All 11 Uses

tone
in
And Then There Were None
(Edited)

He had said in the same casual tone: "And you can't give me any further information?"
p. 6.4

tone = quality of voice expressing an attitude
Just imperceptibly his manner changed. It was slightly more assured-easier in tone.
p. 21.9

tone = general feel or attitude
There was urgency in Rogers' tone.
p. 51.7 *

tone = quality of voice expressing a feeling
His tone was so significant that the doctor looked at him sharply.
p. 100.1

tone = quality of voice expressing a feeling or attitude
Armstrong's tone sounded relieved.
p. 113.5

tone = quality of voice expressing a feeling
He said in an over-casual tone: "Always carry that about with you, sir?"
p. 122.9

tone = 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. 124.4

tone = 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. 140.9

tone = quality of voice expressing a feeling or attitude
In a measured tone the judge was saying: "My dear young lady, do try and restrain your feelings."
p. 153.9

tone = quality of voice expressing a feeling or mood
There was an unpleasant tone in his voice.
p. 226.9

tone = quality of voice expressing a feeling or attitude
Vera said: "Quite." Her tone warned him.
p. 263.9

Definitions:

(1) (tone as in: the tone of the essay)
the general feeling, mood, or attitude of something -- especially of something said or written
(2) (meaning too common or too rare to warrant focus)
See a comprehensive dictionary for the many other common and less common meanings of tone including:
- a quality of sound, music, or voice
- a quality of color
- a quality of muscles seen after exercise, or the act of exercising to create that quality
- signals from a telephone
The expression "tone down", means to make something less forceful.