Example Sentences

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Thanks to my love of study, your Majesty," modestly suggested the prime minister, "I have mastered the only language you have left unacquired, which happens to be Arabic.

From The Old-Fashioned Fairy Book by Harrison, Constance Cary

Repairing to Bharadwaja, he asked the Rishi about the truths of the science of Profit,—saying,—How can an unacquired object be acquired?

From The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 3 Books 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 by Ganguli, Kisari Mohan

The only fear that dwelt upon his mind was, lest Linton should escape him,—lest, by any accident, this, which now appeared the great business of his life, should go unacquired.

From Roland Cashel Volume II (of II) by Lever, Charles James

For he learnt the art of singing not from men, nor through any man’s instructions, but he received the gift of singing unacquired and by divine help.

From Anglo-Saxon Literature by Earle, John

So that this unacquired fluency is so far from essential, that it is not even a benefit, and it may be an injury.

From Hints on Extemporaneous Preaching by Ware, Henry