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Coloraday Posted 16 years ago
Grammar
Dickens
This is form A Tale of Two Cities By Charles Dickens:
It was clearer than crystal to the lords of the State preserves of loaves and fishes, that things in general were settled for ever.
Questions:
1)Why does preserve have of as preposition?Is preserve still used with of?
2)Does loaves and fishes have anything to do with the miracle performed by Jesus?
3)What's the exact meaning of crystal here?
Thank you very much
It was clearer than crystal to the lords of the State preserves of loaves and fishes, that things in general were settled for ever.
Questions:
1)Why does preserve have of as preposition?Is preserve still used with of?
2)Does loaves and fishes have anything to do with the miracle performed by Jesus?
3)What's the exact meaning of crystal here?
Thank you very much
Top answer
Hi Coloraday, 1. This means food put away for emergencies. Of is telling you what it consists of.
- Hi Coloraday, 1.
- This means food put away for emergencies.
- Of is telling you what it consists of.
- 2.
- YES!
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Hi Coloraday,
1. This means food put away for emergencies. Of is telling you what it consists of.
2. YES! Right on. He's making a comparison.
3. He's again comparing how clear their resolve was. He's saying, you know what?? Their thinking on this is not cloudy or smoggy or foggy or muddy or smokey! It is like a crystal... clear and precise!
You are welcome very much
1. This means food put away for emergencies. Of is telling you what it consists of.
2. YES! Right on. He's making a comparison.
3. He's again comparing how clear their resolve was. He's saying, you know what?? Their thinking on this is not cloudy or smoggy or foggy or muddy or smokey! It is like a crystal... clear and precise!
You are welcome very much
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1) preserves = stores = things put away for later use
preserves and stores are used the same as amounts:
preserves of [wine / cheese / meat]
stores of [wine / cheese / meat]
amounts of [wine / cheese / meat]
2) Yes. The miracle of the loaves and fishes. The reference is to things which never seem to run out, things which seemingly c
preserves and stores are used the same as amounts:
preserves of [wine / cheese / meat]
stores of [wine / cheese / meat]
amounts of [wine / cheese / meat]
2) Yes. The miracle of the loaves and fishes. The reference is to things which never seem to run out, things which seemingly c
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Thank you both very much.
The last question to make myself sure about this.
Is the State noun modifier of preserve?
The last question to make myself sure about this.
Is the State noun modifier of preserve?
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Hi guys,
The word 'preserve' is used in the same general sense as in the modern phrase 'a game preserve'.
the lords of the State preserves of loaves and fishes
This likely refers to the aristocrats of the country, ie the land-owning class.
Have a look here for a more detailed discussion of the phrase.
The word 'preserve' is used in the same general sense as in the modern phrase 'a game preserve'.
the lords of the State preserves of loaves and fishes
This likely refers to the aristocrats of the country, ie the land-owning class.
Have a look here for a more detailed discussion of the phrase.
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