All 8 Uses of
contempt
in
The Once and Future King
- We civilized people, who would immediately fly to divorce courts and alimony and other forms of attrition in such circumstances, can afford to look with proper contempt upon the spineless cuckold.†
Book 3
- Mordred wore his ridiculous shoes contemptuously: they were a satire on himself.†
Book 3
- She was tossing him away, like a dirty clout, because she felt nothing but contempt for. him.†
Book 3
- Mordred, while they were waiting for the drink, watched him with contempt.†
Book 4
- But Agravaine had made a feeble thrust at the head of the family, which Gawaine turned contemptuously with his knife.†
Book 4
- When Gawaine had swept contemptuously out of the room, pushing Gaheris before him and followed by Gareth with a helpless gesture, the King walked over to the throne in silence.†
Book 4
- "Trial by Jury," observed Sir Mordred contemptuously, "is that what you call it?"
Book 4 *contemptuously = with disrespect
- Mordred replied contemptuously: "So will you, really.†
Book 4