tono-
a combining form with the meanings “stretching,” “tension,” “tone,” used in the formation of compound words: tonometer.
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How to use tono- in a sentence
Astraddle on tono-Bungay, he flashed athwart the empty heavens—like a comet—rather, like a stupendous rocket!
Tono Bungay | H. G. WellsAfter all, tono-Bungay is still a marketable commodity and in the hands of purchasers, who bought it from—among other vendors—me.
Tono Bungay | H. G. WellsShe conceived a high opinion of tono-Bungay and took it in all forms and large quantities so long as I knew her.
Tono Bungay | H. G. WellsThis work was indeed the main substance of my life through all the great time of the tono-Bungay symphony.
Tono Bungay | H. G. WellsThis villen did lye heare to entice our men to run away; but now per the tono is comanded out of towne.
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