sale – n. the act of selling something
spent – v. (past tense) to give as payment; to use
securities – n. evidence of ownership that has financial value, such as a stock or bond; a financial contract that has value
trade surplus – n. the monetary value by which a country’s exports are greater than a country’s imports
landmark – n. a structure or object on the land that is easily recognized; a building or other structure that is historically important