In spite of the general's years, he evidently is a little vain of his person, and ambitious of conquests.
"Bracebridge Hall, or The Humorists"
Washington Irving
His social position would make conquests easy; it was a sort of Christmas-tree, all a-glitter with prizes.
"They Call Me Carpenter"
Upton Sinclair
The blooming women of that land entertain the prince of Ireland during six weeks, and instruct him in all the dangers he must face and the conquests he must make.
"The Fairy-Faith in Celtic Countries"
W. Y. Evans Wentz