All 3 Uses of
preserve
in
The Hound of the Baskervilles
- It contained a loaf of bread, a tinned tongue, and two tins of preserved peaches.†
Chpt 11 *preserved = protected or kept something as it was
- No, no, we will preserve them upon our list of suspects.†
Chpt 6
- Why should I preserve faith with him who never kept any with me?†
Chpt 13
Definitions:
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(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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(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