In this case, the young, witty, and well-bred male character, who dominates the drawing rooms, is in sharp contrast to a contemptible debauch, who indulges in fornication, alcoholism, and hypocrisy.
en.wikipedia.org It is a breach of your duty as governor, and evidences an unsportsmanlike, cowardly and contemptible frame of mind.
en.wikipedia.org I sense that is contemptible, because not interest to the story but physical factor force readers to read.
en.wikipedia.org The most wonderful things are brought about in many instances by means the most absurd and ridiculous; in the most ridiculous modes; and apparently, by the most contemptible instruments.
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