He wants money, and, as becomes a Highland chief, takes a high tone.

His gentle tone took the bite out of his words.

The professor's tone had taken on the quiet notes of a scientific lecture.

His quiet tone took the sting out of the word.

His tone took the levity out of the room.

He let the single pulsing tone take him out of himself again.

Most letters were handwritten and many took a surprisingly personal tone.

The question and tone with which it was uttered took Lucy by surprise.

His genial tone took the sting out of the words.

The bantering tone took the sting out of his words.