The inscription on the cornerstone of the courthouse declared it was built in 1901.
James looked at the plaque and read the inscription.
Knowing how to read Chinese
I am going ttomorrow, I will read the inscription for you.
Knowing how to read Chinese
The inscription on the cross of Jesus read: "Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews."
Weathering and erosion from exposure to the elements, such as rain, wind, and UV rays, can cause the inscription on a marble gravestone to fade and wear down over time. Additionally, the growth of moss, lichen, and other organisms on the surface of the marble can obscure the inscription and make it harder to read.
erosion of the marble
This cornerstone is broken.
He was the cornerstone of the department. This is the cornerstone of the building
He couldn't read the figures in the inscription above the dorr at Wuthering Heights.
The inscriptions reads the following: for the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.