All 4 Uses of
acquire
in
Oliver Twist
- In commercial phrase, coffins were looking up; and, in the course of a few weeks, Oliver acquired a great deal of experience.†
Chpt 6 *acquired = obtained (came into possession of)
- As Oliver accompanied his master in most of his adult expeditions too, in order that he might acquire that equanimity of demeanour and full command of nerve which was essential to a finished undertaker, he had many opportunities of observing the beautiful resignation and fortitude with which some strong-minded people bear their trials and losses.†
Chpt 6
- The countenance of the first-named gentleman, peculiarly intelligent at all times, acquired great additional interest from his close observance of the game, and his attentive perusal of Mr. Chitling's hand; upon which, from time to time, as occasion served, he bestowed a variety of earnest glances: wisely regulating his own play by the result of his observations upon his neighbour's cards.†
Chpt 25acquired = obtained (came into possession of)
- What new power can I acquire?'†
Chpt 44
Definition:
obtain (come into the possession of something)