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Definition
the general feeling, mood, or attitude of something — especially of something said or written
- Nearly Headless Nick took several deep breaths and then said, in a far calmer tone, "So — what's bothering you?"Chapter 8 — The Deathday Party (14% in)
tone = mood (general feeling)
- In spite of his airy tone, there was a look of great bitterness on his face.Chapter 8 — The Deathday Party (9% in)
- "Nonsense, O'Flaherty," said Professor Binns in an aggravated tone.Chapter 9 — The Writing on the Wall (58% in)
- "I think Id better do the actual stealing," Hermione continued in a matter-of-fact tone.Chapter 11 — The Dueling Club (18% in)
- "Not for long," said Hermione in a satisfied tone.Chapter 12 — The Polyjuice Potion (26% in)
- "My dear young man, the Minister of Magic wouldn't have taken Hagrid if he hadn't been one hundred percent sure that he was guilty," said Lockhart, in the tone of someone explaining that one and one made two.Chapter 15 — Aragog (28% in)
- "I flatter myself I know a touch more about Hagrid's arrest than you do, Mr. Weasley," said Lockhart in a self-satisfied tone.Chapter 15 — Aragog (29% in)
tone = general feeling, mood, or attitude of something
tone = general feeling, mood, or attitude of something
tone = general feeling, mood, or attitude of something
tone = general feeling, mood, or attitude of something
tone = general feeling, mood, or attitude of something
tone = general feeling, mood, or attitude of something
There are no more uses of "tone" in Harry Potter (#2) and the Chamber of Secrets.
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