Preposition: of

• knowledge: Successful men of other professions apply themselves continually to the acquirement of accurate knowledge covering every phase of their chosen calling.

Adjective modifier

• scientific: This opinion, I know, is at variance with that of many gentlemen possessing great practical experience, as well as scientific acquirements.

• mere: The secret of this matter is to be found in nature, and not in the cram of mere acquirement.

• legal: This he was able to do because of his practical experience happily combined with his legal acquirements.

• other: All other acquirements were despicable, compared to it.