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'The Buccaneers' was an Edith Wharton novel, and she never finished it, and a screenwriter adapted it for television.
James Frain

Meaning of "Wharton" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF WHARTON

Wharton  [ˈwɔːtən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF WHARTON

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Wharton is a noun.
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WHAT DOES WHARTON MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of Wharton in the English dictionary

The definition of Wharton in the dictionary is Edith. 1862–1937, US novelist; author of The House of Mirth and Ethan Frome.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH WHARTON


boughten
ˈbɔːtən
burton
ˈbɜːtən
certain
ˈsɜːtən
foreshorten
fɔːˈʃɔːtən
gluten
ˈɡluːtən
Gorton
ˈɡɔːtən
kindergarten
ˈkɪndəˌɡɑːtən
Laughton
ˈlɔːtən
Morton
ˈmɔːtən
newton
ˈnjuːtən
Norton
ˈnɔːtən
Orton
ˈɔːtən
quartan
ˈkwɔːtən
quartern
ˈkwɔːtən
shorten
ˈʃɔːtən
tauten
ˈtɔːtən
thoughten
ˈθɔːtən
Throckmorton
ˈθrɒkˌmɔːtən
unfoughten
ʌnˈfɔːtən
Warton
ˈwɔːtən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE WHARTON

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WORDS THAT END LIKE WHARTON

Atherton
barton
Chadderton
Chatterton
Chesterton
Dumbarton
go for a burton
Merton
Northallerton
parton
Pinkerton

Synonyms and antonyms of Wharton in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «Wharton» into 25 languages

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The translations of Wharton from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Wharton» in English.

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沃顿商学院
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Wharton
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Wharton
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व्हार्टन
380 millions of speakers
ar

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وارتون
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Уортон
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Wharton
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হোয়ারটন
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Wharton
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Wharton
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Wharton
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ウォートン
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와튼
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Wharton
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Wharton
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வார்டன்
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व्हार्टन
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Wharton
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Wharton
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Wharton
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Уортон
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Wharton
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Wharton
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Wharton
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Wharton
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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Wharton

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5 QUOTES WITH «WHARTON»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Wharton.
1
Charlotte Curtis
The nearest we have to a Henry James or an Edith Wharton of the East Coast's Wasp upper classes.
2
Karen Finerman
I applied to only one college - the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania - and was fortunate to be accepted. After graduation, I headed to Wall Street and worked as I had dreamed.
3
James Frain
'The Buccaneers' was an Edith Wharton novel, and she never finished it, and a screenwriter adapted it for television.
4
Lawrence R. Klein
The funds from the sale were put into research and general teaching budgets at the university. Wharton Econometric Forecasting Associates, Inc., is now a growing enterprise with many model and other econometric facilities.
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Susan Wiggs
In all my novels, a sense of place - not just geographic but social - is a critical element. I have always been drawn to the novels of Edith Wharton, among others, where social dynamics are crucial. Wharton's class consciousness fascinates me, and some of the tension in my books stems from that.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «WHARTON»

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1
The Age of Innocence
In the highest circle of New York social life during the 1870s, Newland Archer, a young lawyer, prepares to marry the docile May Welland.
Edith Wharton, 2010
2
Edith Wharton: Matters of Mind and Spirit
Focusing on Wharton's treatment of Anglicanism, Calvinism, Transcendentalism, and Catholicism, Carol Singley analyzes the short stories and seven novels in the light of religious and philosophical developments in Wharton's life and fiction.
Carol J. Singley, 1998
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Wharton on Dynamic Competitive Strategy
WHARTON on DYNAMIC COMPETITIVE STRATEGY "A valuable contribution, this insightful book makes it clear that strategy is not a one-time search for a sustainable competitive advantage, but a continuous monitoring of the environment, consumers, ...
George S. Day, David J. Reibstein, 2004
4
Wharton
Wharton traces the vivid history of New Jersey's hub of industry during the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries.
Charlotte Kelly, Alan Rowe Kelly, 2004
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The Critical Reception of Edith Wharton
A fresh look at the plethora of literary criticism on Edith Wharton.
Helen Killoran, 2001
6
Diesel Engines
This book covers diesel engine theory, technology, operation and maintenance for candidates for the Department of Transport's Certificates of Competency in Marine Engineering, Class One and Class Two.
A. J. Wharton, Anthony John Wharton, 1991
7
Edith Wharton's Italian Gardens
This is a story of two journeys, separated by almost a century, yet both focusing on Italian gardens. In 1903, Edith Wharton was commissioned by Century Magazine to write a series of articles on Italian villas and gardens.
Vivian Russell, Edith Wharton, 1997
8
Wharton on Managing Emerging Technologies
Written for managers needing to address innovations such as biotechnology, information technology, and the Internet in their business practices, this handbook addresses the different technological approaches for incumbent firms versus ...
George S. Day, Paul J. H. Schoemaker, Robert E. Gunther, 2004
9
Wharton on Making Decisions
"This is a superb book that provides valuable insights for managers at all levels. No matter how many critical decisions we make, it is useful to be reminded of the intricacies of the process.
Stephen J. Hoch, Howard C. Kunreuther, Robert E. Gunther, 2004
10
The Writing of Fiction
Discusses approaches to writing a short story or novel, and stresses the importance of character and situation
Edith Wharton, 1925

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «WHARTON»

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Memphis police fatal shooting: Person of 'interest' taken into custody
Memphis Police Director Toney Armstrong, left, listens as Mayor A.C. Wharton, right, holds a news conference at Regional Medical Center after officer Sean ... «Syracuse.com, Aug 15»
2
Wharton Grad Has Tiny (Illegal) Solution to Bay Area Housing
Luke Iseman has figured out how to afford the San Francisco Bay area. He lives in a shipping container. The Wharton School graduate's 160-square-foot box ... «Bloomberg, Jul 15»
3
A.C. Wharton, Memphis mayor, wants Confederate general's grave …
Memphis Mayor A C Wharton Jr. announced a proposal Thursday to remove the statue and grave sites of Confederate Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest and his wife. «Washington Times, Jun 15»
4
Parrot owner asks lawmakers to lift bird-ban at campsites
Tom Wharton didn't think twice about bringing his beloved cockatoo, Tootsie, with him on camping trips, until the duo were kicked out of two campsites following ... «Yahoo News, Jun 15»
5
Wharton mayor calls for voluntary evacuation
The mayor of the city of Wharton called for a voluntary evacuation Wednesday for the west side of the city due to the predicted rise of the Colorado River. «KTRK-TV, May 15»
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710 Acres Destroyed as Fire Spreads Through Wharton State Forest …
Crews are still fighting a fast-moving fire that has burned 700 acres in Wharton State Park in Shamong Township, Burlington County. NBC10's Katy Zachry the ... «NBC 10 Philadelphia, May 15»
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Police: Wharton man arrested after posting pic of stolen SUV keys
Christopher Andrew Lee of Wharton was being held Monday at the Galveston County jail on a $60,000 bond, charged with unauthorized use of a vehicle. «KHOU, Mar 15»
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Wharton County sheriff's investigating deaths of 43 farm animals
Wharton County Sheriff's Office deputies are investigating the shooting deaths of more than 40 animals on property near El Campo, officials said. Across two ... «Chron.com, Mar 15»
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SuperGroup's finance director stands down after being declared …
Nick Wharton, who was previously the chief executive of Dunelm and before that the chief financial officer of Halfords, has been appointed as SuperGroup's ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Feb 15»
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55 years after her parents died, lumberjack answers Wayne …
WAYNE — When Joyce Wharton of Wayne returned home after church last Sunday, there was a mysterious message on her answering machine from a ... «NJ.com, Dec 14»

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