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Definition
the general feeling, mood, or attitude of something — especially of something said or written
- There was a husky tenderness in his tone....p. 132.5
tone = the general feeling, mood, or attitude of something
- "Why, no," I answered, rather surprised by his tone.p. 12.9
- Something in her tone reminded me of the other girl's "I think he killed a man," and had the effect of stimulating my curiosity.p. 49.2
- Only the negro and I were near enough to hear what he said, but the policeman caught something in the tone and looked over with truculent eyes.p. 140.8
- His tone made me suspicious.p. 169.2
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