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Angliholic Posted 19 years ago
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delightful in tone

His books are mostly delightful in tone.

I wonder if I can paraphrase the above sentence as:

His books are mostly happy/pleasant in register/style.

Correct me if I am wrong. Thanks.
  

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Angliholic His books are mostly delightful in tone. I wonder if I can paraphrase the above sentence as: His books are mostly happy/pleasant in register/style . Correct me if I am wrong.

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  • Angliholic His books are mostly delightful in tone.
  • I wonder if I can paraphrase the above sentence as: His books are mostly happy/pleasant in register/style .
  • Correct me if I am wrong.
  • Thanks.
  • 'Register' doesn't make sense to me here.
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AngliholicHis books are mostly delightful in tone.

I wonder if I can paraphrase the above sentence as:

His books are mostly happy/pleasant in register/style.

Correct me if I am wrong. Thanks.
'Register' doesn't make sense to me here. Otherwise, it's fine.
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