All 4 Uses of
estimate
in
Bleak House
- He is ceremonious, stately, most polite on every occasion to my Lady, and holds her personal attractions in the highest estimation.†
Chpt 1-3 *
- That without any affectation of disparaging such professional distinction as I may have attained (which our friend Mr. Carstone will have many opportunities of estimating), I am not so weak—no, really," said Mr. Badger to us generally, "so unreasonable—as to put my reputation on the same footing with such first-rate men as Captain Swosser and Professor Dingo.†
Chpt 13-15
- That's what I estimate in a man in your way of business."†
Chpt 22-24
- He brightened again in a moment and said with his natural openness, "Woodcourt, I should be sorry to be misunderstood by you, even if I gained by it in your estimation.†
Chpt 49-51
Definition:
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(estimate) rough calculation or judgment