3 uses
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Definition
to quickly insert a comment that interrupts what another is saying
or more rarely and more generally: to insert — as in "She interjects religion into politics," or "She interjects herself into my business."
or more rarely and more generally: to insert — as in "She interjects religion into politics," or "She interjects herself into my business."
- "Sincerely—" she interjected, as he was about to speak.Chapter 12 (85% in)
- "Mother doesn't think her simple," Janey interjected, her eyes screwed upon her brother's face.Chapter 17 (7% in)
- "List—oh, list!" interjected Dr. Carver in a stentorian murmur.Chapter 17 (62% in)
There are no more uses of "interject" in The Age of Innocence.
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