1000
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From this reading Two of them have been partly erased, but the third is quite legible, and one who knows Greek can read plainly a description of the property in metes and bounds and the original Greek word for "hypothecated," followed by "1000 drachmas."
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading XVI ATHENS THAT IS On the road that leads from the old market-place, up past the Theseum to the Acropolis, there is a record of a humble but interesting sort.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The two half-obliterated inscriptions above it were once mortgages, too, but they were paid some time, and cancelled by erasure.
AcropolisnounUS /əˈkrɑːpələs/
the citadel in ancient Greek towns
From this reading XVI ATHENS THAT IS On the road that leads from the old market-place, up past the Theseum to the Acropolis, there is a record of a humble but interesting sort.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading On the lower corner block of an old stone house, facing the highway, are three inscriptions.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Two of them have been partly erased, but the third is quite legible, and one who knows Greek can read plainly a description of the property in metes and bounds and the original Greek word for "hypothecated," followed by "1000 drachmas."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On the lower corner block of an old stone house, facing the highway, are three inscriptions.
ATHENSnounUS /ˈæθənz/
the capital and largest city of Greece; named after Athena (its patron goddess)
From this reading XVI ATHENS THAT IS On the road that leads from the old market-place, up past the Theseum to the Acropolis, there is a record of a humble but interesting sort.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Two of them have been partly erased, but the third is quite legible, and one who knows Greek can read plainly a description of the property in metes and bounds and the original Greek word for "hypothecated," followed by "1000 drachmas."
blocknounUS /blɑːk/
a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
From this reading On the lower corner block of an old stone house, facing the highway, are three inscriptions.
boundsnounUS /baʊndz/
the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something
From this reading Two of them have been partly erased, but the third is quite legible, and one who knows Greek can read plainly a description of the property in metes and bounds and the original Greek word for "hypothecated," followed by "1000 drachmas."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading XVI ATHENS THAT IS On the road that leads from the old market-place, up past the Theseum to the Acropolis, there is a record of a humble but interesting sort.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Two of them have been partly erased, but the third is quite legible, and one who knows Greek can read plainly a description of the property in metes and bounds and the original Greek word for "hypothecated," followed by "1000 drachmas."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Two of them have been partly erased, but the third is quite legible, and one who knows Greek can read plainly a description of the property in metes and bounds and the original Greek word for "hypothecated," followed by "1000 drachmas."
cancelledadjectiveUS /ˈkænsəld/
(of events) no longer planned or scheduled
From this reading The two half-obliterated inscriptions above it were once mortgages, too, but they were paid some time, and cancelled by erasure.
clingingverbUS /ˈklɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading It is a "live" mortgage, that is what it is, and it has been clinging to that property and piling up interest for more than two thousand years.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading On the lower corner block of an old stone house, facing the highway, are three inscriptions.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading Two of them have been partly erased, but the third is quite legible, and one who knows Greek can read plainly a description of the property in metes and bounds and the original Greek word for "hypothecated," followed by "1000 drachmas."
drachmasnounUS /ˈdrɑːkməz/
plural of “drachma” — a unit of apothecary weight equal to an eighth of an ounce or to 60 grains
From this reading Two of them have been partly erased, but the third is quite legible, and one who knows Greek can read plainly a description of the property in metes and bounds and the original Greek word for "hypothecated," followed by "1000 drachmas."
erasedverbUS /ɪˈreɪst/
past form of “erase” — remove from memory or existence
From this reading Two of them have been partly erased, but the third is quite legible, and one who knows Greek can read plainly a description of the property in metes and bounds and the original Greek word for "hypothecated," followed by "1000 drachmas."
erasurenoun
a correction made by erasing
From this reading The two half-obliterated inscriptions above it were once mortgages, too, but they were paid some time, and cancelled by erasure.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading On the lower corner block of an old stone house, facing the highway, are three inscriptions.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Two of them have been partly erased, but the third is quite legible, and one who knows Greek can read plainly a description of the property in metes and bounds and the original Greek word for "hypothecated," followed by "1000 drachmas."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Two of them have been partly erased, but the third is quite legible, and one who knows Greek can read plainly a description of the property in metes and bounds and the original Greek word for "hypothecated," followed by "1000 drachmas."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading XVI ATHENS THAT IS On the road that leads from the old market-place, up past the Theseum to the Acropolis, there is a record of a humble but interesting sort.
the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
From this reading Two of them have been partly erased, but the third is quite legible, and one who knows Greek can read plainly a description of the property in metes and bounds and the original Greek word for "hypothecated," followed by "1000 drachmas."
half-obliterated
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From this reading The two half-obliterated inscriptions above it were once mortgages, too, but they were paid some time, and cancelled by erasure.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is a "live" mortgage, that is what it is, and it has been clinging to that property and piling up interest for more than two thousand years.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Two of them have been partly erased, but the third is quite legible, and one who knows Greek can read plainly a description of the property in metes and bounds and the original Greek word for "hypothecated," followed by "1000 drachmas."
highwaynounUS /ˈhaɪweɪ/
a major road for any form of motor transport
From this reading On the lower corner block of an old stone house, facing the highway, are three inscriptions.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading On the lower corner block of an old stone house, facing the highway, are three inscriptions.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading XVI ATHENS THAT IS On the road that leads from the old market-place, up past the Theseum to the Acropolis, there is a record of a humble but interesting sort.
hypothecated
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From this reading Two of them have been partly erased, but the third is quite legible, and one who knows Greek can read plainly a description of the property in metes and bounds and the original Greek word for "hypothecated," followed by "1000 drachmas."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Two of them have been partly erased, but the third is quite legible, and one who knows Greek can read plainly a description of the property in metes and bounds and the original Greek word for "hypothecated," followed by "1000 drachmas."
inscriptionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈskrɪpʃənz/
plural of “inscription” — letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on something
From this reading On the lower corner block of an old stone house, facing the highway, are three inscriptions.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading It is a "live" mortgage, that is what it is, and it has been clinging to that property and piling up interest for more than two thousand years.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading XVI ATHENS THAT IS On the road that leads from the old market-place, up past the Theseum to the Acropolis, there is a record of a humble but interesting sort.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading XVI ATHENS THAT IS On the road that leads from the old market-place, up past the Theseum to the Acropolis, there is a record of a humble but interesting sort.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a "live" mortgage, that is what it is, and it has been clinging to that property and piling up interest for more than two thousand years.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading Two of them have been partly erased, but the third is quite legible, and one who knows Greek can read plainly a description of the property in metes and bounds and the original Greek word for "hypothecated," followed by "1000 drachmas."
leadsnounUS /liːdz/
plural of “lead” — an advantage held by a competitor in a race
From this reading XVI ATHENS THAT IS On the road that leads from the old market-place, up past the Theseum to the Acropolis, there is a record of a humble but interesting sort.
legibleadjectiveUS /ˈledʒəbəl/
(of handwriting, print, etc.) capable of being read or deciphered
From this reading Two of them have been partly erased, but the third is quite legible, and one who knows Greek can read plainly a description of the property in metes and bounds and the original Greek word for "hypothecated," followed by "1000 drachmas."
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading It is a "live" mortgage, that is what it is, and it has been clinging to that property and piling up interest for more than two thousand years.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading On the lower corner block of an old stone house, facing the highway, are three inscriptions.
market-place
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From this reading XVI ATHENS THAT IS On the road that leads from the old market-place, up past the Theseum to the Acropolis, there is a record of a humble but interesting sort.
metes
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From this reading Two of them have been partly erased, but the third is quite legible, and one who knows Greek can read plainly a description of the property in metes and bounds and the original Greek word for "hypothecated," followed by "1000 drachmas."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It is a "live" mortgage, that is what it is, and it has been clinging to that property and piling up interest for more than two thousand years.
mortgagenounUS /ˈmɔːrɡədʒ/
a conditional conveyance of property as security for the repayment of a loan
From this reading It is a "live" mortgage, that is what it is, and it has been clinging to that property and piling up interest for more than two thousand years.
mortgagesnounUS /ˈmɔːrɡədʒəz/
plural of “mortgage” — a conditional conveyance of property as security for the repayment of a loan
From this reading The two half-obliterated inscriptions above it were once mortgages, too, but they were paid some time, and cancelled by erasure.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading XVI ATHENS THAT IS On the road that leads from the old market-place, up past the Theseum to the Acropolis, there is a record of a humble but interesting sort.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading XVI ATHENS THAT IS On the road that leads from the old market-place, up past the Theseum to the Acropolis, there is a record of a humble but interesting sort.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading XVI ATHENS THAT IS On the road that leads from the old market-place, up past the Theseum to the Acropolis, there is a record of a humble but interesting sort.
on one occasion
From this reading The two half-obliterated inscriptions above it were once mortgages, too, but they were paid some time, and cancelled by erasure.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Two of them have been partly erased, but the third is quite legible, and one who knows Greek can read plainly a description of the property in metes and bounds and the original Greek word for "hypothecated," followed by "1000 drachmas."
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading Two of them have been partly erased, but the third is quite legible, and one who knows Greek can read plainly a description of the property in metes and bounds and the original Greek word for "hypothecated," followed by "1000 drachmas."
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading The two half-obliterated inscriptions above it were once mortgages, too, but they were paid some time, and cancelled by erasure.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading Two of them have been partly erased, but the third is quite legible, and one who knows Greek can read plainly a description of the property in metes and bounds and the original Greek word for "hypothecated," followed by "1000 drachmas."
the time that has elapsed
From this reading XVI ATHENS THAT IS On the road that leads from the old market-place, up past the Theseum to the Acropolis, there is a record of a humble but interesting sort.
pilingnounUS /ˈpaɪlɪŋ/
a column of wood or steel or concrete that is driven into the ground to provide support for a structure
From this reading It is a "live" mortgage, that is what it is, and it has been clinging to that property and piling up interest for more than two thousand years.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Two of them have been partly erased, but the third is quite legible, and one who knows Greek can read plainly a description of the property in metes and bounds and the original Greek word for "hypothecated," followed by "1000 drachmas."
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading Two of them have been partly erased, but the third is quite legible, and one who knows Greek can read plainly a description of the property in metes and bounds and the original Greek word for "hypothecated," followed by "1000 drachmas."
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Two of them have been partly erased, but the third is quite legible, and one who knows Greek can read plainly a description of the property in metes and bounds and the original Greek word for "hypothecated," followed by "1000 drachmas."
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Two of them have been partly erased, but the third is quite legible, and one who knows Greek can read plainly a description of the property in metes and bounds and the original Greek word for "hypothecated," followed by "1000 drachmas."
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading XVI ATHENS THAT IS On the road that leads from the old market-place, up past the Theseum to the Acropolis, there is a record of a humble but interesting sort.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading XVI ATHENS THAT IS On the road that leads from the old market-place, up past the Theseum to the Acropolis, there is a record of a humble but interesting sort.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The two half-obliterated inscriptions above it were once mortgages, too, but they were paid some time, and cancelled by erasure.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading XVI ATHENS THAT IS On the road that leads from the old market-place, up past the Theseum to the Acropolis, there is a record of a humble but interesting sort.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading On the lower corner block of an old stone house, facing the highway, are three inscriptions.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It is a "live" mortgage, that is what it is, and it has been clinging to that property and piling up interest for more than two thousand years.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading XVI ATHENS THAT IS On the road that leads from the old market-place, up past the Theseum to the Acropolis, there is a record of a humble but interesting sort.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading XVI ATHENS THAT IS On the road that leads from the old market-place, up past the Theseum to the Acropolis, there is a record of a humble but interesting sort.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Two of them have been partly erased, but the third is quite legible, and one who knows Greek can read plainly a description of the property in metes and bounds and the original Greek word for "hypothecated," followed by "1000 drachmas."
in or at that place or location
From this reading XVI ATHENS THAT IS On the road that leads from the old market-place, up past the Theseum to the Acropolis, there is a record of a humble but interesting sort.
Theseum
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From this reading XVI ATHENS THAT IS On the road that leads from the old market-place, up past the Theseum to the Acropolis, there is a record of a humble but interesting sort.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The two half-obliterated inscriptions above it were once mortgages, too, but they were paid some time, and cancelled by erasure.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading Two of them have been partly erased, but the third is quite legible, and one who knows Greek can read plainly a description of the property in metes and bounds and the original Greek word for "hypothecated," followed by "1000 drachmas."
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading It is a "live" mortgage, that is what it is, and it has been clinging to that property and piling up interest for more than two thousand years.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading On the lower corner block of an old stone house, facing the highway, are three inscriptions.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The two half-obliterated inscriptions above it were once mortgages, too, but they were paid some time, and cancelled by erasure.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading XVI ATHENS THAT IS On the road that leads from the old market-place, up past the Theseum to the Acropolis, there is a record of a humble but interesting sort.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The two half-obliterated inscriptions above it were once mortgages, too, but they were paid some time, and cancelled by erasure.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two of them have been partly erased, but the third is quite legible, and one who knows Greek can read plainly a description of the property in metes and bounds and the original Greek word for "hypothecated," followed by "1000 drachmas."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading XVI ATHENS THAT IS On the road that leads from the old market-place, up past the Theseum to the Acropolis, there is a record of a humble but interesting sort.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The two half-obliterated inscriptions above it were once mortgages, too, but they were paid some time, and cancelled by erasure.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It is a "live" mortgage, that is what it is, and it has been clinging to that property and piling up interest for more than two thousand years.
which person or people
From this reading Two of them have been partly erased, but the third is quite legible, and one who knows Greek can read plainly a description of the property in metes and bounds and the original Greek word for "hypothecated," followed by "1000 drachmas."
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Two of them have been partly erased, but the third is quite legible, and one who knows Greek can read plainly a description of the property in metes and bounds and the original Greek word for "hypothecated," followed by "1000 drachmas."
XVInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of fifteen and one
From this reading XVI ATHENS THAT IS On the road that leads from the old market-place, up past the Theseum to the Acropolis, there is a record of a humble but interesting sort.
a late time of life
From this reading It is a "live" mortgage, that is what it is, and it has been clinging to that property and piling up interest for more than two thousand years.
