1.   The second acquisition was Esk Manufacturing Company Limited in Cumbria giving a series of high quality asphalt sand, and as a plant for manufacturing calcium silicate bricks.

2.   In some ways it is similar to second language acquisition, but it appears to be different in that it starts from the natively acquired dialect as a base.

3.   This is divided into three sections, Meanings and forms, Phonology and second language acquisition.

4.   A deal between Alcatel and Xylan would be the second significant acquisition in the communications equipment arena in two days.

5.   A second major acquisition would turn it into a big-time player.

6.   A second acquisition by Aurelian, for a similar-sized company, is probably a few months away.

7.   Brinson will be the second big acquisition by Swiss Bank of a financial institution here.

8.   For its part, Merrill avoided a second expensive acquisition in a short period.

9.   For Verio, the Hiway purchase represents the second acquisition in two months in Palm Beach County.

10.   Furman Selz is the second U.S. acquisition this year for the Dutch banking group, as it seeks to boost its financial services business worldwide.