Which preposition to use with estimation

of Occurrences 273%

Their high estimation of his capacities may be gathered from the fact that he was appointed as leader of the expedition which was being sent out.

in Occurrences 81%

THE DIFFERENCE IN THE QUALITY OF THE FLESH in various breeds is a well-established fact, not alone in flavour, but also in tenderness; and that the nature of the pasture on which the sheep is fed influences the flavour of the meat, is equally certain, and shown in the estimation in which those flocks are held which have grazed on the thymy heath of Bamstead in Sussex.

as Occurrences 15%

Naturally President Wilson, who had been especially earnest in his denunciation of secret negotiations, suffered more than his foreign colleagues, whose real support of "open diplomacy" had always been doubted, though all of them in a measure fell in public estimation as a consequence of the way in which the negotiations were conducted.

by Occurrences 13%

Although a Theban, he was held in the highest estimation by the Athenians, and was courted by kings and princes.

with Occurrences 8%

It is principally from the white vegetable that the Germans make their sauer kraut; a dish held in such high estimation with the inhabitants of Vaderland, but which requires, generally speaking, with strangers, a long acquaintance in order to become sufficiently impressed with its numerous merits.

than Occurrences 7%

Carving was taught in celebrated schools, and the masters of this sublime art were held in higher estimation than philosophers or poets.

to Occurrences 4%

Stuart and his horsemen had been the eyes and ears of the Army of Northern Virginia; had fought incessantly as well as observed the enemy; and Lee never committed the injustice of undervaluing this indispensable arm, which, if his official commendation of its operations under Stuart is to be believed, was only second in importance in his estimation to the infantry itself.

among Occurrences 3%

He had chattels, however, that were of some estimation among seamen; and Roswell Gardiner, or "Gar'ner," as he was called, the young seaman par excellence of the Point, one who had been not only a whaling, but who had also been a sealing, and who at that moment was on board the deacon's schooner, in the capacity of master, had been applied to for advice and assistance.

on Occurrences 3%

For a dull companion there's nothing in the world to equal your man of wit and understanding"; which, as far as my observation goes, was a very true estimation on his part.

from Occurrences 2%

Both have suffered, and still suffer, in public estimation from this cause.

at Occurrences 2%

The Moors alone are exempted from this obedience, on account of the large customs they pay for their merchandize, owing to which they are held in high estimation at Calicut.

about Occurrences 1%

The French composer, Gounod, said that Mozart's Don Giovanni was the greatest musical composition that the world has ever seen.... Beethoven (1770-1827) occupies in general estimation about the same place in the history of music that Shakspere fills in the history of literature.]

during Occurrences 1%

Whether she was right or not in this surmise it is certain that she rose several points in Aunt Jane's estimation during this interview, and when she was dismissed it was so graciously that she told herself the money her little plot had cost had been well expended.

unto Occurrences 1%

For, O thou of beautiful face, thou art certainly equal in my estimation unto the wife of a superior.

above Occurrences 1%

I found him, in one respect, greatly improved; there was more of a formed character about him; he was evidently, at the first glance, more mannered, or endeavouring to be so, and easier with the proprieties of his rank; but he had risen in his own estimation above the honours so willingly paid to his genius, and was again longing for additional renown.

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