Both Uses of
estimate
in
Selected Tales, by Poe
- And of such passion I could form no estimate, save by the miraculous expansion of those eyes which at once so delighted and appalled me—by the almost magical melody, modulation, distinctness and placidity of her very low voice—and by the fierce energy (rendered doubly effective by contrast with her manner of utterance) of the wild words which she habitually uttered.†
Scene 1 *estimate = a rough calculation or guess of a value, quantity, or extent of something
- You will say, no doubt, using the language of the law, that 'to make out my case,' I should rather undervalue, than insist upon a full estimation of the activity required in this matter.†
Scene 4estimation = a judgment, rough calculation or guess of qualities or a value
Definition:
rough calculation or judgment