Which preposition to use with esteeming

of Occurrences 253%

The others, who had dared to build down on the bank, but who "hadn't scared worth a cent," sauntered up to the Gold Nugget to enjoy the increased esteem of the Sour-doughs, and the humiliation of the men who had thought "the Yukon was goin' over the Ramparts this yearhaw, haw!"

for Occurrences 181%

May she justly remember, that, to testify a fond maternal pride in such a departed son, to manifest and perpetuate esteem for such a character, is, in truth, to promote the interest of genuine Patriotism, of sublime Morality, and of perfect Religion!

in Occurrences 142%

Since then, the number has been doubled; so great and universal is the reverence and esteem in which this book of Scripture is held.

as Occurrences 111%

Judge Hildreth holds a position of great trust in the church, and is universally esteemed as a Christian gentleman of sterling character.

among Occurrences 33%

Persecuted no longer, nay, even caressed by the government, he returned to his native plains, to stalk with added haughtiness and new titles to esteem among his brother Gauchos of La Rioja.

with Occurrences 23%

Bassanio in the deepest affliction replied, "Anthonio, I am married to a wife, who is as dear to me as life itself; but life itself, my wife, and all the world, are not esteemed with me above your life: I would lose all, I would sacrifice all to this devil here, to deliver you.

by Occurrences 23%

Held in esteem by all, a Municipal Councillor, impressed by the importance and gravity of his office, short, fat, highly choleric and headstrong, but at bottom not in the least degree an unkind sort of mansuch was my uncle Cornubert, my only living male relative, who, as soon as I left school, had elevated me to the dignity of chief and only clerk and shopman of the "Maltese Cross.

than Occurrences 18%

The doctor, with a large country practice that brought him more affection and esteem than ready cash, had managed to look after the boy and girl more or less effectively, and Norma, his daughter, had supplied Bob with orders from her school friends for little carved pendants that he made with no better tools than an old knife.

at Occurrences 15%

His name was highly esteemed at Whitehall, and more than once he had occupied the Governor's place when His Majesty was slow in filling it.

from Occurrences 14%

They drank lemonade from a fine glass pitcher that had come as a gratuitous mark of esteem from the tea merchant patronized by the hostess; and they congealed themselves pleasantly with vanilla ice-cream eaten from dishes of excellent pressed glass that had come one by one as the Robinson family consumed its baking powder.

to Occurrences 12%

They are not held in much esteem to-day among their own people; they are useless for the work in hand; and their credit has suffered from the multitude of pretenders who make principle a cover for cowardice.

above Occurrences 7%

The arrow game is introducednever are there demonstrations with the modern weaponsand the man is esteemed above all others who can throw the greatest number of arrows in the sky before the first one falls.

on Occurrences 6%

Some years later she was introduced to Queen Adelaide by the Duke of Sussex, and it was the beginning of profitable intercourse with one whom she esteemed on account of her true piety and unbounded charity.

amongst Occurrences 3%

This play has long ago triumphed over its enemies, and is now in great esteem amongst the best judges of Theatrical Entertainments.

between Occurrences 2%

Hitherto there had been a cordial and sincere liking and a mutual esteem between the two young men; but now Adam stood as if petrified, and his amazement turned quickly to fierceness.

throughout Occurrences 1%

This woman, formerly the wife of Caunaboa, King of Cibao, was held in as great esteem throughout the kingdom as her brother.

towards Occurrences 1%

Were any one to see Mariamne Dance, let him be never so sensual a Brute, I defie him to entertain any Thoughts but of the highest Respect and Esteem towards her.

under Occurrences 1%

But I now ascribed a character so inhumanly sanguinary to his mind; I saw something so fiend-like in the thus hunting me round the world, and determining to be satisfied with nothing less than my blood, while at the same time he knew my innocence, my indisposition to mischief, nay, I might add, my virtues; that henceforth I trampled reverence and the recollection of former esteem under my feet.

during Occurrences 1%

For men think able and opulent men, and men who have been esteemed during a long period of their lives, worthy of being believed Perhaps they are not always right; but still it is not easy to change the sentiments of the common people; and both those who form judgments and those who adopt vague opinions shape everything with reference to them.

against Occurrences 1%

At last, stretching himself and turning with complacency, he observed, "I look upon myself as a good-humoured fellow"a bit of self-esteem against which Boswell protested.

beyond Occurrences 1%

The Arabs place still more value on their mares than on their horses; but even the latter are sometimes esteemed beyond all price.

into Occurrences 1%

It is not only the Socialists who are responsible for the low esteem into which a spirit of political generalisation has fallen in other countries, in consequence of French experience.

amidst Occurrences 1%

I see no glory in losing life or fortune by being the dupe of either, and very much applaud that conduct which could preserve an universal esteem amidst the fury of opposite parties.

through Occurrences 1%

Mr. Jordan, the tutor, went off to a living; and was succeeded by Dr. Adams, who afterwards became head of the college, and was esteemed through life for his learning, his talents, and his amiable character.

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