A concise and simplified grammar of the Spanish language

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EXERCISES.
The streets and squares of the citj' are spacious, and the public (2)
calle plaza ciudad espacioso, público
buildings (1) magnificent. It is a convincing (2) and palpable (3).
edificio magnífico. a es convincente
proof (1). He is a brave (2) and faithful (3) man (1). She is very
prueba es bizarro fiel a muy
lazy. They live in a fine house [on the banks] of a rich (2)
holgazán, a viven en bella á orillas caudaloso
river, (l) near a small village. They possess considerable moral (2)
rio [cerca de] pequeño aldea, a poseen mucho
strength (1) and heroic virtue; ardent (2) imaginations (1) and
fuerza heroica ardiente
noble (2) hearts (1). It is a happy (2) idea (1). He is a happy (2)
corazón a feliz a
man (1). A sagacious (2) boy (l). A sagacious girl. A French (2)
sagaz muchacho Francés
frigate (U and a Spanish (2) schooner (1) have arrived from the
frao-ata Español goleta han llegado
Danish (2) colonies (1). That is a Spanish (2) cloak (1).
Dinamarqués colonia. aquella capa.
Those ladies are Portuguese. Spanish wool is considered the best
aquellas señora son Portugués. lana se considera mejor.
I have purchased some French goods. The Russian Plenipotentiary,
A he comprado género. Plenipotenciario
and the English Ambassador, were seen with the French Emissary.
Embajador, se vieron con Emisario.
Honour and virtue are solid. Fame and valour are celebrated. He
son sóhdo. fama valor celebrado. a
has a beautiful house and garden. His usual haughtiness
tiene ^^ acostumbrado altivez,
and pride. Such discussions and reasonings are frivolous. I do
orgullo, tal razonamiento son frivolo, yo a
not give ear to tales and stories so ill founded. His Holiness
no presto oido cuento historia tan mal fundado. su Santidad
and their Worships were escorted to their palaces. Their Lordships
sus Dignidad fueron escoltado palacio. Señoría
were presented at the time that her Majesty the Queen was
presentado tiempo que su Majestad Reina estaba