3. How long have you been living in England?
4. Two weeks ago prices were so high that buyers were rushing their orders; now they have suddenly fallen to an unprecedented level (nivel sin precedente).
5. He has examined the samples and found that the designs of the light grounds (fondos claros) are not as ordered.
6. He also complains of the checks and stripes.
7. The spot muslins have been delayed owing to a breakdown in the works (la fábrica).
8. The senders are trying to throw the blame on (á) the Railway Company, but we have no right of claim (derecho de reclamar) against the latter (ésta); it is they who (son ellos quienes) must indemnify us for the loss.
9. It is a well-founded (bien establecida) and respectable firm and they will not deny their responsibility—there is no doubt about (de) that.
10. Is it long since you received their last (última) letter?
11. Have they been long established? (Hace mucho tiempo que….)
12. They have been for 15 years.