All 11 Uses of
tone
in
And Then There Were None
- He had said in the same casual tone: "And you can't give me any further information?"
p. 6..2tone = quality of voice expressing an attitude
- Just imperceptibly his manner changed. It was slightly more assured-easier in tone.
p. 19..8tone = general feel or attitude
- There was urgency in Rogers' tone.
p. 47..2 *tone = quality of voice expressing a feeling
- His tone was so significant that the doctor looked at him sharply.
p. 90..3tone = quality of voice expressing a feeling or attitude
- Armstrong's tone sounded relieved.
p. 103..2tone = quality of voice expressing a feeling
- He said in an over-casual tone: "Always carry that about with you, sir?"
p. 110..9tone = quality of voice expressing a feeling or attitude
- He cleared his throat and said in a would-be conversational tone: "Nice peaceful spot you've found for yourself, sir."
p. 112..2tone = quality of voice expressing a feeling or mood
- He stopped and added in a cold biting tone: "Or do you suggest that I gave her an overdose on purpose?"
p. 126..8tone = quality of voice expressing a feeling or attitude
- He said in the famous "acid" tone that Counsel knew so well: "Do I understand you to assert that women are not subject to homicidal mania?"
p. 138..1tone = the general feeling, mood, or attitude of something
- There was an unpleasant tone in his voice.
p. 205..9tone = quality of voice expressing a feeling or attitude
- Vera said: "Quite." Her tone warned him.
p. 239..9
Definition:
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(tone as in: the tone of the essay) the general feeling, mood, or attitude of something -- especially of something said or written