Carton
['kɑːt(ə)n] or ['kɑrtn]
Definition
(noun.) a box made of cardboard; opens by flaps on top.
(noun.) the quantity contained in a carton.
Typed by Dido--From WordNet
Definition
(n.) Pasteboard for paper boxes; also, a pasteboard box.
Edited by Lester
Examples
- It attracted Mr. Lorry's eyes to Carton's face, which was turned to the fire. Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
- I will, Mr. Carton. Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
- The Spy withdrew, and Carton seated himself at the table, resting his forehead on his hands. Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
- I told you you had a remarkable face, Mr. Barsad, observed Carton, coolly. Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
- You don't get on with your account of your matrimonial intentions, answered Carton, with a careless air; I wish you would keep to that. Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
- You say truly, Mr. Carton; I think they would be. Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
- Heaven grant I may, Carton! Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
- Or you to me, says Sydney Carton. Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
- Carton took it up, and there was a folded paper in it. Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
- It is all I could do, said Carton. Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
- To return to poor Darnay, said Carton. Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
- She might think a thousand things, Carton said, and any of them would only add to her trouble. Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
- Carton, with his right hand in his breast, stood close beside him. Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
- If it will do you any good, Mr. Carton, if it would make you happier, it would make me very glad! Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
- Mr. Stryver and Sydney Carton were both here yesterday, and both made you out to be more than due. Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
- Sliced bacon, fancy sausage and other specialties are usually packed in a separate room, into attractive cartons for the retail trade. Various. The Wonder Book of Knowledge.
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