`35,` Although some members objected to the proposal, it met with the council's approval. (GO-AHEAD) `->`Notwithstanding _________________________________________________ . `36,` Jerry had spent all the money he earned before he left for Singapore. (WHICH) `->` Jerry left for Singapore, ____________________________________ means.

35.  Notwithstanding the objections of some members, the proposal got the go-ahead from the council.

- Notwithstanding = Despite + N: mặc dù

Get the go-ahead: được chấp thuận

36. Jerry left for Singapore, by which time he had had no money by any means.

- By which time chỉ một thời điểm trước một thời điểm cho sẵn (Jerry left for Singapore) → Quá khứ hoàn thành

"By any means" khi phía trước là mệnh đề phủ định có nghĩa là "hoàn toàn"