Vocabulary

abrigar - to shelter, to nourish (the hope)

acciones preferentes - preference shares

agudo - sharp, keen

aplazar - to postpone

artículos de punto - hosiery

asistir - to assist, to attend

atendible - plausible

atrasado - overdue

caldos - wines and oils (collectively)

consabido - in question, aforesaid

contrario - unfavourable, adverse

cuenta de venta - account sale

dedicarse - to devote oneself

dejar sin efecto - to cancel

delicado de salud - in poor health

desfavorable - unfavourable, adverse

deshacerse de - to part with

domicilio - registered office of a company, also residence

en este momento - at the present moment

ensayo - trial, venture

equidad - fair dealing

haber menester - to need

indemnización - indemnity

junta de acreedores - meeting of creditors

liquidar - to liquidate, to settle, to clear off goods, etc.

mediería - hosiery

pagaré - promissory note, note of hand

palacio - palace

plazo - term

respiro - breath, breathing time, days of grace for payment, delay

retirar - to withdraw

(los) reunidos - those present

tener en cuenta - to take into consideration

trabajar - to work

trámites de la ley - legal means

viaje de ida - outward voyage

viaje de vuelta - inward voyage