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interpose
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Word definitions for interpose in dictionaries
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Interpose \In`ter*pose"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Interposed ; p. pr. & vb. n. Interposing .] [F. interposer. See Inter- , and Pose , v. t.] To place between; as, to interpose a screen between the eye and the light. Mountains interposed Make enemies of nations. ...
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
Word definitions in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
verb EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES ▪ "That might be difficult," interposed Mrs. Flavell.
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
vb. 1 (context transitive English) To insert something (or oneself) between other things. 2 (context transitive English) To interrupt a conversation by introducing a different subject or making a comment. 3 (context intransitive English) To be inserted ...
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
1590s, from Middle French interposer (14c.), from inter- (see inter- ) + poser (see pose (v.1)). Related: Interposed ; interposing .
Usage examples of interpose.
The Bishop leapt the chancel rail and was about to seize him when Miss Airedale, loyal to the last, interposed.
Interposes between this riparian woodland and the river is often a fringe of the evergreen, shrubby composite called batamote or seepwillow.
I forgot to say that when I would have slurred the excellence of the Baldwin in comparison with the Bellflower, Horace began at once to interpose objections, and defended the excellence and perfection of that variety.
The computer interposed averaging algorithms, permitting the cores to compromise with one another, and gradually, after three days, an unstable equilibrium arose.
Interposed between the axis-cylinder and this tube, there is a fluid, containing a considerable quantity of fatty matter, from which is deposited a highly refracting substance which lines the tube.
Jones instantly interposed on behalf of the suffering party, and pinned the insulting conqueror up to the wall: for the puppet-show man was no more able to contend with Jones, than the poor party-coloured jester had been to contend with this puppet-man.
By a separate article, the king of Great Britain promised to furnish him with three hundred thousand crowns, and to interpose his good offices with the queen of Hungary, that his electoral dominions should be favourably treated.
Alarmed, or seemingly alarmed, at this information, he solicited the maritime powers to fulfil their engagements, and interpose their good offices with the court of Petersburgh.
Britannic majesty to interpose his good offices, in conjunction with France and him, to compromise the disputes which threatened to embroil the northern parts of Europe.
These lines and the succeeding stanza are addressed to Pandarus, who had interposed some words of incitement to Cressida.
Metals are not only opaque to light and heat, but also to electrical energy, which passes through both iodine solution and glass almost as though they were not interposed.
A great translucent figure appeared from the ether before and around her, thin as a breath of the wind, barely visible, surrounding the Bolg king and Lady Cymrian with its body, interposing itself between them and the rampaging dragon.
But as Ada interposed and laughingly said she could only feel proud of such genuine admiration, Mr.
When the talk had gone on for a few minutes Adela interposed a question.
I promise you to---n fact, not to interpose any obstacle if Adela thinks she can be present at the lunch.