Both Uses of
preserve
in
Dark Witch
- All logic, all sense and self-preservation could, and usually did, fizzle under the bright light of hope.†
p. 293.3 *preservation = the act of protecting something or keeping it as it is
- She made certain there was music, and games, and as much innocence as she could preserve.†
p. 17.7
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