Sentence examples for makes acquaintance from inspiring English sources

He studies many works of Anselm's (while most theologians of his time were very selective in their knowledge of this author), and makes acquaintance with works by Augustine, such as Confessions and Soliloquia, that were quite unusual readings for an academic theologian.

Game drives can be done by Jeep or, preferably, on foot, where one ambles through the dry savanna or acacia woodland (with armed guides) and, with little effort, makes acquaintance of the notoriously antisocial 70-plus black rhinos (the highest concentration in East Africa) and the somewhat less hostile 150-plus white rhinos.

Young men new to the market were occasionally advised to make acquaintance with Annie's prodigious breasts; kiss them for good luck.

In 1840, he made acquaintance with Viennese mathematician L.K. Schulz von Strasznicky (1803-1852) who suggested him to apply his powers to scientific purposes.

In 1908 and 1909 he obtained a stipendium which enabled him to visit Graz, where he made acquaintance with Alexius Meinong and his school.

Along the way, you'll make acquaintance with resident red-footed tortoises, iguanas, and pelicans that swoop and dive into the water.

When he made acquaintances, it was not casually.

There is time and space to work or to walk around and make acquaintances.

"He looked for opportunities to make acquaintances with people," Mr. Devine added in a telephone interview.

"Don't make acquaintances in hotel lobbies, "Don't accept the advice of strangers on the street, etc".

Though he does not speak German, Mr. Frankel apparently made acquaintances in prison who recommended lawyers to represent him.