All 3 Uses
interpose
in
The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass
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- I may be deemed superstitious, and even egotistical, in regarding this event as a special interposition of divine Providence in my favor.†
Chpt 5 *
- In this state I appeared before my master, humbly entreating him to interpose his authority for my protection.†
Chpt 10interpose = insert between other elements; or to interrupt or stop action by others
- All this took place in sight of not less than fifty white ship-carpenters, and not one interposed a friendly word; but some cried, "Kill the damned nigger!†
Chpt 10
Definitions:
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(1)
(interpose) to insert between other elements; or to interrupt or stop action by others
- (2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)