This was considered a proper reply and all acclaimed my answer.

The proper reply to this would be: "Fire for effect, out."

Briefly I considered giving chase, insisting on a proper reply to my last question.

I was at a loss for a proper reply, but congratulated him.

Before Roger could even think of a proper reply, he found his mouth, as usual, running away with itself.

Only if the ship made the proper reply in action could they move.

Before he could formulate a proper reply, the scene shifted again.

But he was in the truck and kicking it over before she could think of a proper reply.

He is very keen to ensure each gets a proper reply so letters are sent to the relevant department.

Strictly speaking, that was the only proper reply to my question.