Example Sentences

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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

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

Liberty unacquired, merely found, will on the test fail like the Dead-Sea-apple or the magician's plenty.

From Freedom's Battle Being a Comprehensive Collection of Writings and Speeches on the Present Situation by Gandhi, Mahatma

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