All 4 Uses of
acquire
in
Crime and Punishment, by Dostoyevsky
- Evidently Marmeladov was a familiar figure here, and he had most likely acquired his weakness for high-flown speeches from the habit of frequently entering into conversation with strangers of all sorts in the tavern.†
Chpt 1.2 *acquired = obtained (came into possession of)
- Therefore, in acquiring wealth solely and exclusively for myself, I am acquiring, so to speak, for all, and helping to bring to pass my neighbour's getting a little more than a torn coat; and that not from private, personal liberality, but as a consequence of the general advance.†
Chpt 2.5acquiring = obtaining (coming into possession of)
- Therefore, in acquiring wealth solely and exclusively for myself, I am acquiring, so to speak, for all, and helping to bring to pass my neighbour's getting a little more than a torn coat; and that not from private, personal liberality, but as a consequence of the general advance.†
Chpt 2.5
- Amalia Ivanovna, too, suddenly acquired extraordinary importance in Katerina Ivanovna's eyes and was treated by her with extraordinary respect, probably only because Amalia Ivanovna had thrown herself heart and soul into the preparations.†
Chpt 5.2acquired = obtained (came into possession of)
Definition:
obtain (come into the possession of something)