Chapter IV

later than; following

From this reading After all, the innocent little indiscretion which had so thoroughly poisoned Charlotte's life was not to corrupt Carrie's matrimonial future, in spite of Mrs. Thrift's mournful prediction.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading After all, the innocent little indiscretion which had so thoroughly poisoned Charlotte's life was not to corrupt Carrie's matrimonial future, in spite of Mrs. Thrift's mournful prediction.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Carrie, whose philosophy of life was based on that same finding's-keeping plan with which she had filched the bit of orange silk from her sister so many years before, married Samuel Payson, junior member of the firm of Thrift and Payson, Real Estate, Bonds and Mortgages.

having a base

From this reading Carrie, whose philosophy of life was based on that same finding's-keeping plan with which she had filched the bit of orange silk from her sister so many years before, married Samuel Payson, junior member of the firm of Thrift and Payson, Real Estate, Bonds and Mortgages.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Charlotte, it may be remembered, had disdained to pick up the scrap of orange silk on which Carrie had swooped.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Carrie, whose philosophy of life was based on that same finding's-keeping plan with which she had filched the bit of orange silk from her sister so many years before, married Samuel Payson, junior member of the firm of Thrift and Payson, Real Estate, Bonds and Mortgages.

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading Carrie, whose philosophy of life was based on that same finding's-keeping plan with which she had filched the bit of orange silk from her sister so many years before, married Samuel Payson, junior member of the firm of Thrift and Payson, Real Estate, Bonds and Mortgages.

plural of “bond” — an electrical force linking atoms

From this reading Carrie, whose philosophy of life was based on that same finding's-keeping plan with which she had filched the bit of orange silk from her sister so many years before, married Samuel Payson, junior member of the firm of Thrift and Payson, Real Estate, Bonds and Mortgages.

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From this reading When Charlotte was thirty Carrie--twenty--married.

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From this reading After all, the innocent little indiscretion which had so thoroughly poisoned Charlotte's life was not to corrupt Carrie's matrimonial future, in spite of Mrs. Thrift's mournful prediction.

the largest city in North Carolina; located in south central North Carolina

From this reading When Charlotte was thirty Carrie--twenty--married.

possessive form of “charlotte” — the largest city in North Carolina; located in south central North Carolina

From this reading After all, the innocent little indiscretion which had so thoroughly poisoned Charlotte's life was not to corrupt Carrie's matrimonial future, in spite of Mrs. Thrift's mournful prediction.

corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality

From this reading After all, the innocent little indiscretion which had so thoroughly poisoned Charlotte's life was not to corrupt Carrie's matrimonial future, in spite of Mrs. Thrift's mournful prediction.

past form of “disdain” — look down on with disdain

From this reading Charlotte, it may be remembered, had disdained to pick up the scrap of orange silk on which Carrie had swooped.

everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading Carrie, whose philosophy of life was based on that same finding's-keeping plan with which she had filched the bit of orange silk from her sister so many years before, married Samuel Payson, junior member of the firm of Thrift and Payson, Real Estate, Bonds and Mortgages.

past form of “filch” — make off with belongings of others

From this reading Carrie, whose philosophy of life was based on that same finding's-keeping plan with which she had filched the bit of orange silk from her sister so many years before, married Samuel Payson, junior member of the firm of Thrift and Payson, Real Estate, Bonds and Mortgages.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Carrie, whose philosophy of life was based on that same finding's-keeping plan with which she had filched the bit of orange silk from her sister so many years before, married Samuel Payson, junior member of the firm of Thrift and Payson, Real Estate, Bonds and Mortgages.

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading Carrie, whose philosophy of life was based on that same finding's-keeping plan with which she had filched the bit of orange silk from her sister so many years before, married Samuel Payson, junior member of the firm of Thrift and Payson, Real Estate, Bonds and Mortgages.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Carrie, whose philosophy of life was based on that same finding's-keeping plan with which she had filched the bit of orange silk from her sister so many years before, married Samuel Payson, junior member of the firm of Thrift and Payson, Real Estate, Bonds and Mortgages.

yet to be or coming

From this reading After all, the innocent little indiscretion which had so thoroughly poisoned Charlotte's life was not to corrupt Carrie's matrimonial future, in spite of Mrs. Thrift's mournful prediction.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading After all, the innocent little indiscretion which had so thoroughly poisoned Charlotte's life was not to corrupt Carrie's matrimonial future, in spite of Mrs. Thrift's mournful prediction.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Carrie, whose philosophy of life was based on that same finding's-keeping plan with which she had filched the bit of orange silk from her sister so many years before, married Samuel Payson, junior member of the firm of Thrift and Payson, Real Estate, Bonds and Mortgages.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading After all, the innocent little indiscretion which had so thoroughly poisoned Charlotte's life was not to corrupt Carrie's matrimonial future, in spite of Mrs. Thrift's mournful prediction.

the trait of being injudicious

From this reading After all, the innocent little indiscretion which had so thoroughly poisoned Charlotte's life was not to corrupt Carrie's matrimonial future, in spite of Mrs. Thrift's mournful prediction.

free from evil or guilt

From this reading After all, the innocent little indiscretion which had so thoroughly poisoned Charlotte's life was not to corrupt Carrie's matrimonial future, in spite of Mrs. Thrift's mournful prediction.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Charlotte, it may be remembered, had disdained to pick up the scrap of orange silk on which Carrie had swooped.

term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male

From this reading Carrie, whose philosophy of life was based on that same finding's-keeping plan with which she had filched the bit of orange silk from her sister so many years before, married Samuel Payson, junior member of the firm of Thrift and Payson, Real Estate, Bonds and Mortgages.

and nothing more

From this reading Just so with Samuel Payson.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading After all, the innocent little indiscretion which had so thoroughly poisoned Charlotte's life was not to corrupt Carrie's matrimonial future, in spite of Mrs. Thrift's mournful prediction.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading After all, the innocent little indiscretion which had so thoroughly poisoned Charlotte's life was not to corrupt Carrie's matrimonial future, in spite of Mrs. Thrift's mournful prediction.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Carrie, whose philosophy of life was based on that same finding's-keeping plan with which she had filched the bit of orange silk from her sister so many years before, married Samuel Payson, junior member of the firm of Thrift and Payson, Real Estate, Bonds and Mortgages.

joined in matrimony

From this reading When Charlotte was thirty Carrie--twenty--married.

of or relating to the state of marriage

From this reading After all, the innocent little indiscretion which had so thoroughly poisoned Charlotte's life was not to corrupt Carrie's matrimonial future, in spite of Mrs. Thrift's mournful prediction.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Charlotte, it may be remembered, had disdained to pick up the scrap of orange silk on which Carrie had swooped.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading Carrie, whose philosophy of life was based on that same finding's-keeping plan with which she had filched the bit of orange silk from her sister so many years before, married Samuel Payson, junior member of the firm of Thrift and Payson, Real Estate, Bonds and Mortgages.

plural of “mortgage” — a conditional conveyance of property as security for the repayment of a loan

From this reading Carrie, whose philosophy of life was based on that same finding's-keeping plan with which she had filched the bit of orange silk from her sister so many years before, married Samuel Payson, junior member of the firm of Thrift and Payson, Real Estate, Bonds and Mortgages.

expressing sorrow

From this reading After all, the innocent little indiscretion which had so thoroughly poisoned Charlotte's life was not to corrupt Carrie's matrimonial future, in spite of Mrs. Thrift's mournful prediction.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading After all, the innocent little indiscretion which had so thoroughly poisoned Charlotte's life was not to corrupt Carrie's matrimonial future, in spite of Mrs. Thrift's mournful prediction.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading After all, the innocent little indiscretion which had so thoroughly poisoned Charlotte's life was not to corrupt Carrie's matrimonial future, in spite of Mrs. Thrift's mournful prediction.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading After all, the innocent little indiscretion which had so thoroughly poisoned Charlotte's life was not to corrupt Carrie's matrimonial future, in spite of Mrs. Thrift's mournful prediction.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Carrie, whose philosophy of life was based on that same finding's-keeping plan with which she had filched the bit of orange silk from her sister so many years before, married Samuel Payson, junior member of the firm of Thrift and Payson, Real Estate, Bonds and Mortgages.

round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees

From this reading Carrie, whose philosophy of life was based on that same finding's-keeping plan with which she had filched the bit of orange silk from her sister so many years before, married Samuel Payson, junior member of the firm of Thrift and Payson, Real Estate, Bonds and Mortgages.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Carrie, whose philosophy of life was based on that same finding's-keeping plan with which she had filched the bit of orange silk from her sister so many years before, married Samuel Payson, junior member of the firm of Thrift and Payson, Real Estate, Bonds and Mortgages.

The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)

From this reading Carrie, whose philosophy of life was based on that same finding's-keeping plan with which she had filched the bit of orange silk from her sister so many years before, married Samuel Payson, junior member of the firm of Thrift and Payson, Real Estate, Bonds and Mortgages.

select carefully from a group

From this reading Charlotte, it may be remembered, had disdained to pick up the scrap of orange silk on which Carrie had swooped.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading Carrie, whose philosophy of life was based on that same finding's-keeping plan with which she had filched the bit of orange silk from her sister so many years before, married Samuel Payson, junior member of the firm of Thrift and Payson, Real Estate, Bonds and Mortgages.

past form of “poison” — spoil as if by poison

From this reading After all, the innocent little indiscretion which had so thoroughly poisoned Charlotte's life was not to corrupt Carrie's matrimonial future, in spite of Mrs. Thrift's mournful prediction.

the act of predicting (as by reasoning about the future)

From this reading After all, the innocent little indiscretion which had so thoroughly poisoned Charlotte's life was not to corrupt Carrie's matrimonial future, in spite of Mrs. Thrift's mournful prediction.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading Carrie, whose philosophy of life was based on that same finding's-keeping plan with which she had filched the bit of orange silk from her sister so many years before, married Samuel Payson, junior member of the firm of Thrift and Payson, Real Estate, Bonds and Mortgages.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading Charlotte, it may be remembered, had disdained to pick up the scrap of orange silk on which Carrie had swooped.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Carrie, whose philosophy of life was based on that same finding's-keeping plan with which she had filched the bit of orange silk from her sister so many years before, married Samuel Payson, junior member of the firm of Thrift and Payson, Real Estate, Bonds and Mortgages.

(Old Testament) Hebrew prophet and judge who anointed Saul as king

From this reading Carrie, whose philosophy of life was based on that same finding's-keeping plan with which she had filched the bit of orange silk from her sister so many years before, married Samuel Payson, junior member of the firm of Thrift and Payson, Real Estate, Bonds and Mortgages.

a small fragment of something broken off from the whole

From this reading Charlotte, it may be remembered, had disdained to pick up the scrap of orange silk on which Carrie had swooped.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Carrie, whose philosophy of life was based on that same finding's-keeping plan with which she had filched the bit of orange silk from her sister so many years before, married Samuel Payson, junior member of the firm of Thrift and Payson, Real Estate, Bonds and Mortgages.

a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae

From this reading Carrie, whose philosophy of life was based on that same finding's-keeping plan with which she had filched the bit of orange silk from her sister so many years before, married Samuel Payson, junior member of the firm of Thrift and Payson, Real Estate, Bonds and Mortgages.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading Carrie, whose philosophy of life was based on that same finding's-keeping plan with which she had filched the bit of orange silk from her sister so many years before, married Samuel Payson, junior member of the firm of Thrift and Payson, Real Estate, Bonds and Mortgages.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading After all, the innocent little indiscretion which had so thoroughly poisoned Charlotte's life was not to corrupt Carrie's matrimonial future, in spite of Mrs. Thrift's mournful prediction.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading After all, the innocent little indiscretion which had so thoroughly poisoned Charlotte's life was not to corrupt Carrie's matrimonial future, in spite of Mrs. Thrift's mournful prediction.

past form of “swoop” — move down on as if in an attack

From this reading Charlotte, it may be remembered, had disdained to pick up the scrap of orange silk on which Carrie had swooped.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Carrie, whose philosophy of life was based on that same finding's-keeping plan with which she had filched the bit of orange silk from her sister so many years before, married Samuel Payson, junior member of the firm of Thrift and Payson, Real Estate, Bonds and Mortgages.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading After all, the innocent little indiscretion which had so thoroughly poisoned Charlotte's life was not to corrupt Carrie's matrimonial future, in spite of Mrs. Thrift's mournful prediction.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three

From this reading When Charlotte was thirty Carrie--twenty--married.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading After all, the innocent little indiscretion which had so thoroughly poisoned Charlotte's life was not to corrupt Carrie's matrimonial future, in spite of Mrs. Thrift's mournful prediction.

any of numerous sun-loving low-growing evergreens of the genus Armeria having round heads of pink or white flowers

From this reading Carrie, whose philosophy of life was based on that same finding's-keeping plan with which she had filched the bit of orange silk from her sister so many years before, married Samuel Payson, junior member of the firm of Thrift and Payson, Real Estate, Bonds and Mortgages.

possessive form of “thrift” — any of numerous sun-loving low-growing evergreens of the genus Armeria having round heads of pink or white flowers

From this reading After all, the innocent little indiscretion which had so thoroughly poisoned Charlotte's life was not to corrupt Carrie's matrimonial future, in spite of Mrs. Thrift's mournful prediction.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading After all, the innocent little indiscretion which had so thoroughly poisoned Charlotte's life was not to corrupt Carrie's matrimonial future, in spite of Mrs. Thrift's mournful prediction.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading When Charlotte was thirty Carrie--twenty--married.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Charlotte, it may be remembered, had disdained to pick up the scrap of orange silk on which Carrie had swooped.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading When Charlotte was thirty Carrie--twenty--married.

at the time that

From this reading When Charlotte was thirty Carrie--twenty--married.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading After all, the innocent little indiscretion which had so thoroughly poisoned Charlotte's life was not to corrupt Carrie's matrimonial future, in spite of Mrs. Thrift's mournful prediction.

belonging to which person

From this reading Carrie, whose philosophy of life was based on that same finding's-keeping plan with which she had filched the bit of orange silk from her sister so many years before, married Samuel Payson, junior member of the firm of Thrift and Payson, Real Estate, Bonds and Mortgages.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Carrie, whose philosophy of life was based on that same finding's-keeping plan with which she had filched the bit of orange silk from her sister so many years before, married Samuel Payson, junior member of the firm of Thrift and Payson, Real Estate, Bonds and Mortgages.

a late time of life

From this reading Carrie, whose philosophy of life was based on that same finding's-keeping plan with which she had filched the bit of orange silk from her sister so many years before, married Samuel Payson, junior member of the firm of Thrift and Payson, Real Estate, Bonds and Mortgages.