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Meanings of terrible tones in English

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Usage of terrible tones in English
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No defiance was ever thundered forth in the face of a despot in more terrible tones.
The Rise of the Dutch Republic — Volume 31: 1580-82
2
SPEAKER, with awful mien and in terrible tones, "admonished" them; and so to bed.
Punch, Or the London Charivari, Volume 102, April 16, 1892
3
At this Jurand arose, went up to him, and bending down over him, said in concentrated, terrible tones:
The Knights of the Cross, or, Krzyzacy: Historical Romance
4
The face of the patriarch was dark with wrath, and he cried, in terrible tones, Accursed of my race!
Myths and Legends of Our Own Land — Volume 07 : Along the Rocky ...
5
Said Vida in this letter: My heart stopped when he suddenly declared in cool, terrible tones: 'There's always the river!'
Ma Pettengill
6
As they filed up the stairs he trembled to hear his father's voice already raised in the terrible tones of one of his inspired hours.
Hillsboro People
7
"I understand but too well," she declared in terrible tones.
Blind Love
8
"Seventeen and sixpence," she announced in terrible tones.
Children of the Ghetto: A Study of a Peculiar People
9
"The sun has set," said Horne Fisher, in the same terrible tones, "and he will never see it rise again."
The Man Who Knew Too Much
10
"Did you hit her the night of your son's death, Mr. Delauney?" He spoke in terrible tones and Charles looked miserable as he nodded.
Danielle Steel
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