All 7 Uses of
tone
in
The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass
- They would sometimes sing the most pathetic sentiment in the most rapturous tone, and the most rapturous sentiment in the most pathetic tone.
Chpt 2 (definition 1)tone = the general feeling, mood, or attitude of something
- They would sometimes sing the most pathetic sentiment in the most rapturous tone, and the most rapturous sentiment in the most pathetic tone.
Chpt 2 (definition 1)
- "I won't!" said Henry, in a firm tone, indicating his readiness to meet the consequences of his refusal.
Chpt 10 (definition 1) *
- "No, I won't!" said Henry, in a still stronger tone.
Chpt 10 (definition 1)
- "Shoot, shoot,--and be damned! I won't be tied!" This he said in a tone of loud defiance; and at the same time, with a motion as quick as lightning, he with one single stroke dashed the pistols from the hand of each constable.
Chpt 10 (definition 1)
- APPENDIX: I find, since reading over the foregoing Narrative, that I have, in several instances, spoken in such a tone and manner, respecting religion, as may possibly lead those unacquainted with my religious views to suppose me an opponent of all religion.
Chpt Appe (definition 1)
Uses with a very common or rare meaning:
- Every tone was a testimony against slavery, and a prayer to God for deliverance from chains.†
Chpt 2 (definition 2) *
Definitions:
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(1) (tone as in: the tone of the essay) the general feeling, mood, or attitude of something -- especially of something said or written
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(2) (meaning too common or 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.