4 uses
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Definition
to insert between other elements; or to interrupt or stop action by others
- "Ay, that Jacobs is, at the 'cademy," interposed Mr. Tulliver.1.3 -- Book 1 Chapter 3 -- Mr. Riley Gives His Advice Concerning…. (66% in)
- "But he must do it," interposed aunt Glegg, energetically, "whether it's hard or no. He hasn't got to consider what's hard; he must consider as he isn't to trusten to his friends to keep him in idleness and luxury; he's got to bear the fruits of his father's misconduct, and bring his mind to fare hard and to work hard.3.3 -- Book 3 Chapter 3 -- The Family Council (44% in)
- "Why, dear Maggie," she interposed, "you have always pretended that you are too fond of being admired; and now, I think, you are angry because some one ventures to admire you."6.2 -- Book 6 Chapter 2 -- First Impressions (48% in)
- "No, no," Lucy interposed.6.2 -- Book 6 Chapter 2 -- First Impressions (77% in)
There are no more uses of "interpose" in The Mill on the Floss.
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