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[learner12]

Hello, teachers!!

Judge of my surprise, please.
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I don't understand the above sentence. Is it mean "Please judge how much I was surprised"?

Would you explain it?

Thank you in advance.

[Mister Micawber]

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Yes. It is a formal (and I think somewhat antiquated) formation. Here are some on-line examples:

At least the equal of all other aspects of importance of this code is the Right and Duty of the jury to judge of the justice of the law.

FLEXNER MODEST ABOUT HIS SERUM Too Early to Judge of Its True Value in Meningitis

Likewise, it is the province of the intellectual virtue of wisdom to judge of divine things through speculative inquiry.

Many of the Google hits are upon respected but dated sources.
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[learner12]

Dear Mister Micawber:

Thank you so much for your hospitality.

Take care and have a nice day.