All 6 Uses of
preserve
in
Great Expectations
- On the contrary, it would have been better, for his preservation would then have naturally and tenderly addressed my heart.†
Chpt 39 *preservation = the act of protecting something or keeping it as it is
- I really do not know whether I felt that I did this for Estella's sake, or whether I was glad to transfer to the man in whose preservation I was so much concerned some rays of the romantic interest that had so long surrounded me.†
Chpt 51
- As I sat down, and he preserved his attitude and bent his brows at his boots, I felt at a disadvantage, which reminded me of that old time when I had been put upon a tombstone.†
Chpt 36
- "What?" said Estella, preserving her attitude of indifference as she leaned against the great chimney-piece and only moving her eyes; "do you reproach me for being cold?†
Chpt 38
- Preserving her unmoved countenance, and with her fingers still going, Estella shook her head.†
Chpt 44
- When we got to the foot of the stairs, I asked Herbert whether he had preserved the name of Provis.†
Chpt 46
Definitions:
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(1)
(preserve as in: preserve the records) to protect something or to keep it as it is
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(2)
(preserve as in: preserve the peaches) to prepare food in a way that keeps it from spoiling
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(3)
(preserve as in: a wildlife preserve) protected wildlife area
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(4)
(preserve as in: no longer a male preserve) something exclusive to (someone or some group) -- such as an activity or place
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(5)
(preserves as in: mom made preserves) chunks of fruit cooked with sugar (like jam) and sealed (usually in a mason jar) so it will not spoil
- (6) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)