5. In the past year the climax of prosperity was reached.
6. Large orders for railway rolling stock were countermanded on account of (á causa de) the feared political complications.
7. Velvet and Cord manufacturers have curtailed their production with a view (á fin de) to check the downward (á la baja) tendency of prices.
8. I matched his sample and I secured the order.
9. Did you hear from your traveller lately?
10. They charged us too much, we can buy on spot (en el mercado) much cheaper.
11. Spot cotton (el algodón disponible) was quoted yesterday one point higher than the day before, but futures declined (bajaron) 3/32
12. Perhaps there are better prospects of the growing crop (nueva cosecha) at present.
13. Do not be long (no tarde V.) in making up your mind (decidirse de) one way or the other.
14. No, I shall soon decide what to do, but I must have a little time for reflection. I cannot bind myself on the spot (al punto).