And now there was a distinct note of pleading in her voice.

There was a distinct note of disbelief in its voice.

There was a distinct note of reproach in her communication.

"Impulse only," Blue said, a distinct note of fear in his voice.

When she spoke again, there was a distinct note of emotion in her voice.

There was a distinct note of surprise in his voice, perhaps even admiration.

There was a distinct note of pleased surprise in the tone.

There was a note of pride in her voice, faint but distinct.

The last was delivered with a distinct note of pride.

Hastings asked, with a distinct note of irritation in his voice.