All 4 Uses of
testimonial
in
Bleak House
- …going to raise new buildings, they were going to pay off debts on old buildings, they were going to establish in a picturesque building (engraving of proposed west elevation attached) the Sisterhood of Mediaeval Marys, they were going to give a testimonial to Mrs. Jellyby, they were going to have their secretary's portrait painted and presented to his mother-in-law, whose deep devotion to him was well known, they were going to get up everything, I really believe, from five hundred…†
Chpt 7-9
- Oswald, my second (ten and a half), is the child who contributed two and nine-pence to the Great National Smithers Testimonial.†
Chpt 7-9 *
- All objects were alike to him, but he was always particularly ready for anything in the way of a testimonial to any one.†
Chpt 13-15
- When a testimonial was originated to Mr. Quale by Mr. Gusher (who had already got one, originated by Mr. Quale), and when Mr. Gusher spoke for an hour and a half on the subject to a meeting, including two charity schools of small boys and girls, who were specially reminded of the widow's mite, and requested to come forward with halfpence and be acceptable sacrifices, I think the wind was in the east for three whole weeks.†
Chpt 13-15
Definition:
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(testimonial) something that recommends (or expresses commendation) -- especially a verbal statement