Meanings (ES + gloss)
interponer
To insert something (or oneself) between other things.
What watchful cares do interpose themselves Betwixt your eyes and night?
to interpose a screen between the eye and the light
interponerse • lanzarse a la pelea • meterse en
To intervene in a dispute, or in a conversation.
"My daughters," replied Sir Thomas, gravely interposing, "have their pleasures at Brighton, and I hope are very happy; […]"
The doctor now interposed, and prevented the effects of a wrath which was kindling between Jones and Thwackum […]
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