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interject [ˌɪntəˈdʒɛkt] vb (tr)
1. to interpose abruptly or sharply; interrupt with; throw in she interjected clever remarks 2. Archaic to come between; interpose [from Latin interjicere to place between, from jacere to throw] interjector n ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
interject verb interrupt with, put in, interpose, introduce, throw in, interpolate He listened thoughtfully, interjecting only the odd word. Translations interject [ˌɪntəˈdʒekt] VT [+ question, remark] → interponer "that's not true," he interjected → -eso no es cierto -interpuso él How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Hoping to evade Fate, who is personified and interjects comments into the narrative, David changes his name to Justin, adopts an invisible pet greyhound, and meets fashion-forward nineteen-year-old photographer Agnes, who completes his disguise with a new thrift-store wardrobe. The author interjects a significant number of plot points within the short period of time, which fosters underdeveloped scenes, uneven transitions and abrupt closers. A female innkeeper looks forward to a peaceful holiday when her brother interjects with a dangerous message: the enemy in Rome is trying to destroy the family by spreading rumors they're plotting against Caesar. |
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