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English → Spanish Chapter vi -- The trial of Partridge, the schoolmaster, for Level 8/10

incontinency; the evidence of his wife; a short reflection on the wisdom of our law; with other grave matters, which those will like best who understand them most.

incontinencia; el testimonio de su esposa; una breve reflexión sobre la sabiduría de nuestra ley; con otros asuntos graves, que gustarán más a quienes más los entiendan.

Vocabulary

incontinencia
lack of voluntary control over bodily functions
testimonio
testimony or statement given as evidence or witness
esposa
wife or female spouse in a marriage
breve
short or brief in duration or length
reflexión
thoughtful consideration or meditation on a topic
sabiduría
wisdom or deep knowledge gained through experience
ley
law or legal rule governing society or conduct
asuntos
matters, affairs, or subjects requiring attention or discussion
graves
serious, grave, or severe in nature or consequence
gustarán
future tense of 'gustar,' meaning 'will please or like'
quienes
relative pronoun meaning 'those who' or 'whoever'
entiendan
subjunctive form of 'entender,' meaning 'to understand'
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