Esteem , n. ( page 157 ).
Questions.
1. What is the difference between esteem and estimate? 2. Is esteem now used of concrete valuation? 3. What is its chief present use? 4. What is its meaning in popular use as said of persons?
Examples.
They please, are pleas'd; they give to get ——,
Till seeming blest, they grow to what they seem.
The loss of conscience or honor is one that can not be ——.