13. ¿Qué es la vara?
14. Es medida española que equivale á =835= milimetros y 9 décimas ó cerca de =33= pulgadas inglesas.
EXERCISE 2 (62).
Translate into Spanish—
1. An "iron framing" is a framing made of iron, but a "steam engine" (máquina a vapor) is an engine moved by steam.
2. I had the intention of giving more such examples but I believe one is enough.
3. In the construction of this building the architect had in view both the beautiful and the practical.
4. Yes, see how (cuán) elegant and at the same time how solid these columns are!
5. Business conducted through us (por nuestro medio) is different from the many advertised systems and promised short cuts to wealth which are dangled before the eyes of the (con que se deslumbra al) public.
6. Our plan is a plain (sencillo), straightforward method of operating by which we undertake to implicitly carry out (cumplir con) the instructions of our customers.