All 10 Uses of
contempt
in
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
- She was quickly ashamed of her contempt.†
Chpt 10
- Although Katie had nothing but contempt for the Organization, she saw no reason why they shouldn't take advantage of the good time.†
Chpt 24
- Katie's contempt for the politicians did not interfere with her making her yearly call.†
Chpt 24
- Johnny heard the story and contemptuously dismissed Gussie from his mind.†
Chpt 29
- But these last ones…" she flicked at them contemptuously.†
Chpt 39
- "Women!" he grunted contemptuously.†
Chpt 40
- "Kids," said Neeley contemptuously, jingling some coins in his pockets.†
Chpt 43
- Dead books," he said contemptuously.†
Chpt 44
- But Ben was contemptuous of non-college lawyers
Chpt 49 *contemptuous = lacked respect
- " "Oh, sugar!" said Sissy contemptuously.†
Chpt 50