Interposing

Examples

• True says the proverb, said Wamba, interposing his word, but with some abatement of his usual petulance,-- 'When the cat is away, The mice will play. Walter Scott. Ivanhoe.
• If I had contemplated interposing any remonstrance of my own humble devising, I might possibly have still hesitated. Wilkie Collins. The Moonstone.
• Mr. Murdstone seemed afraid of a renewal of hostilities, and interposing began: 'Miss Trotwood! Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
• Not a bit of it,' replied Sikes, interposing. Charles Dickens. Oliver Twist.
• Yes, said Cleitophon, interposing, if you are allowed to be his witness. Plato. The Republic.
• Rosine helped him, instantly interposing the door between him and his huntress. Charlotte Bronte. Villette.
• Quite correct, Socrates, if Simonides is to be believed, said Polemarchus interposing. Plato. The Republic.
• Reverend father, said Conrade, interposing, though with much deference, wilt thou break the seal? Walter Scott. Ivanhoe.
• Caroline, however, interposing with a mild word or two in praise of Mr Sweeting, calmed her again. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
• This makes the upper or gun hoist shorter and increases the speed of ammunition service, besides interposing two fireproof bulkheads between the guns and the magazine handling room. Various. The Wonder Book of Knowledge.
• Interposing objections! Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
• But, said Glaucon, interposing, you have not given them a relish to their meal. Plato. The Republic.
• But he _can_ be found,' said the ardent Mr. Tupman, interposing. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.

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