Chapter VII · Chapter 7

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The place, to the intense surprise of both, presented a picture of perfect quiet and order.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading When Duvall, Mr. Baker, of the motion picture company, and Mrs. Morton rushed down the hallway of the latter's apartment in response to the screams from Ruth's bedroom, they were one and all convinced that the girl had suffered some terrible injury--that the mysterious threats to destroy her beauty which had been made during the past few days had been converted into some frightful reality.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The girl's lovely features, although drawn and contorted by fear, showed no signs of the disfigurement they feared.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading When Duvall, Mr. Baker, of the motion picture company, and Mrs. Morton rushed down the hallway of the latter's apartment in response to the screams from Ruth's bedroom, they were one and all convinced that the girl had suffered some terrible injury--that the mysterious threats to destroy her beauty which had been made during the past few days had been converted into some frightful reality.

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading When Duvall, Mr. Baker, of the motion picture company, and Mrs. Morton rushed down the hallway of the latter's apartment in response to the screams from Ruth's bedroom, they were one and all convinced that the girl had suffered some terrible injury--that the mysterious threats to destroy her beauty which had been made during the past few days had been converted into some frightful reality.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading One glance at the girl's white face as she fell fainting into her mother's arms told the detective that their fears had been, to that extent at least, groundless.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading One glance at the girl's white face as she fell fainting into her mother's arms told the detective that their fears had been, to that extent at least, groundless.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading One glance at the girl's white face as she fell fainting into her mother's arms told the detective that their fears had been, to that extent at least, groundless.

someone who bakes commercially

From this reading When Duvall, Mr. Baker, of the motion picture company, and Mrs. Morton rushed down the hallway of the latter's apartment in response to the screams from Ruth's bedroom, they were one and all convinced that the girl had suffered some terrible injury--that the mysterious threats to destroy her beauty which had been made during the past few days had been converted into some frightful reality.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading When Duvall, Mr. Baker, of the motion picture company, and Mrs. Morton rushed down the hallway of the latter's apartment in response to the screams from Ruth's bedroom, they were one and all convinced that the girl had suffered some terrible injury--that the mysterious threats to destroy her beauty which had been made during the past few days had been converted into some frightful reality.

a room used primarily for sleeping

From this reading When Duvall, Mr. Baker, of the motion picture company, and Mrs. Morton rushed down the hallway of the latter's apartment in response to the screams from Ruth's bedroom, they were one and all convinced that the girl had suffered some terrible injury--that the mysterious threats to destroy her beauty which had been made during the past few days had been converted into some frightful reality.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading When Duvall, Mr. Baker, of the motion picture company, and Mrs. Morton rushed down the hallway of the latter's apartment in response to the screams from Ruth's bedroom, they were one and all convinced that the girl had suffered some terrible injury--that the mysterious threats to destroy her beauty which had been made during the past few days had been converted into some frightful reality.

the two together, not just one

From this reading The place, to the intense surprise of both, presented a picture of perfect quiet and order.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The girl's lovely features, although drawn and contorted by fear, showed no signs of the disfigurement they feared.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading Leaving the girl to her mother's care, Duvall, closely followed by Baker, dashed into the bedroom, and at once switched on the lights.

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading Leaving the girl to her mother's care, Duvall, closely followed by Baker, dashed into the bedroom, and at once switched on the lights.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading When Duvall, Mr. Baker, of the motion picture company, and Mrs. Morton rushed down the hallway of the latter's apartment in response to the screams from Ruth's bedroom, they were one and all convinced that the girl had suffered some terrible injury--that the mysterious threats to destroy her beauty which had been made during the past few days had been converted into some frightful reality.

twisted (especially as in pain or struggle)

From this reading The girl's lovely features, although drawn and contorted by fear, showed no signs of the disfigurement they feared.

past form of “convert” — change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy

From this reading When Duvall, Mr. Baker, of the motion picture company, and Mrs. Morton rushed down the hallway of the latter's apartment in response to the screams from Ruth's bedroom, they were one and all convinced that the girl had suffered some terrible injury--that the mysterious threats to destroy her beauty which had been made during the past few days had been converted into some frightful reality.

persuaded of; very sure

From this reading When Duvall, Mr. Baker, of the motion picture company, and Mrs. Morton rushed down the hallway of the latter's apartment in response to the screams from Ruth's bedroom, they were one and all convinced that the girl had suffered some terrible injury--that the mysterious threats to destroy her beauty which had been made during the past few days had been converted into some frightful reality.

having gaps or spaces

From this reading Leaving the girl to her mother's care, Duvall, closely followed by Baker, dashed into the bedroom, and at once switched on the lights.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading When Duvall, Mr. Baker, of the motion picture company, and Mrs. Morton rushed down the hallway of the latter's apartment in response to the screams from Ruth's bedroom, they were one and all convinced that the girl had suffered some terrible injury--that the mysterious threats to destroy her beauty which had been made during the past few days had been converted into some frightful reality.

do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of

From this reading When Duvall, Mr. Baker, of the motion picture company, and Mrs. Morton rushed down the hallway of the latter's apartment in response to the screams from Ruth's bedroom, they were one and all convinced that the girl had suffered some terrible injury--that the mysterious threats to destroy her beauty which had been made during the past few days had been converted into some frightful reality.

a police officer who investigates crimes

From this reading One glance at the girl's white face as she fell fainting into her mother's arms told the detective that their fears had been, to that extent at least, groundless.

an appearance that has been spoiled or is misshapen

From this reading The girl's lovely features, although drawn and contorted by fear, showed no signs of the disfigurement they feared.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading When Duvall, Mr. Baker, of the motion picture company, and Mrs. Morton rushed down the hallway of the latter's apartment in response to the screams from Ruth's bedroom, they were one and all convinced that the girl had suffered some terrible injury--that the mysterious threats to destroy her beauty which had been made during the past few days had been converted into some frightful reality.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading The girl's lovely features, although drawn and contorted by fear, showed no signs of the disfigurement they feared.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading When Duvall, Mr. Baker, of the motion picture company, and Mrs. Morton rushed down the hallway of the latter's apartment in response to the screams from Ruth's bedroom, they were one and all convinced that the girl had suffered some terrible injury--that the mysterious threats to destroy her beauty which had been made during the past few days had been converted into some frightful reality.

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From this reading When Duvall, Mr. Baker, of the motion picture company, and Mrs. Morton rushed down the hallway of the latter's apartment in response to the screams from Ruth's bedroom, they were one and all convinced that the girl had suffered some terrible injury--that the mysterious threats to destroy her beauty which had been made during the past few days had been converted into some frightful reality.

the point or degree to which something extends

From this reading One glance at the girl's white face as she fell fainting into her mother's arms told the detective that their fears had been, to that extent at least, groundless.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading One glance at the girl's white face as she fell fainting into her mother's arms told the detective that their fears had been, to that extent at least, groundless.

-ing form of “faint” — pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain

From this reading One glance at the girl's white face as she fell fainting into her mother's arms told the detective that their fears had been, to that extent at least, groundless.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading The girl's lovely features, although drawn and contorted by fear, showed no signs of the disfigurement they feared.

past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading The girl's lovely features, although drawn and contorted by fear, showed no signs of the disfigurement they feared.

plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

From this reading One glance at the girl's white face as she fell fainting into her mother's arms told the detective that their fears had been, to that extent at least, groundless.

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading The girl's lovely features, although drawn and contorted by fear, showed no signs of the disfigurement they feared.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading One glance at the girl's white face as she fell fainting into her mother's arms told the detective that their fears had been, to that extent at least, groundless.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading When Duvall, Mr. Baker, of the motion picture company, and Mrs. Morton rushed down the hallway of the latter's apartment in response to the screams from Ruth's bedroom, they were one and all convinced that the girl had suffered some terrible injury--that the mysterious threats to destroy her beauty which had been made during the past few days had been converted into some frightful reality.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Leaving the girl to her mother's care, Duvall, closely followed by Baker, dashed into the bedroom, and at once switched on the lights.

provoking horror

From this reading When Duvall, Mr. Baker, of the motion picture company, and Mrs. Morton rushed down the hallway of the latter's apartment in response to the screams from Ruth's bedroom, they were one and all convinced that the girl had suffered some terrible injury--that the mysterious threats to destroy her beauty which had been made during the past few days had been converted into some frightful reality.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading When Duvall, Mr. Baker, of the motion picture company, and Mrs. Morton rushed down the hallway of the latter's apartment in response to the screams from Ruth's bedroom, they were one and all convinced that the girl had suffered some terrible injury--that the mysterious threats to destroy her beauty which had been made during the past few days had been converted into some frightful reality.

a young female

From this reading When Duvall, Mr. Baker, of the motion picture company, and Mrs. Morton rushed down the hallway of the latter's apartment in response to the screams from Ruth's bedroom, they were one and all convinced that the girl had suffered some terrible injury--that the mysterious threats to destroy her beauty which had been made during the past few days had been converted into some frightful reality.

possessive form of “girl” — a young female

From this reading One glance at the girl's white face as she fell fainting into her mother's arms told the detective that their fears had been, to that extent at least, groundless.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading One glance at the girl's white face as she fell fainting into her mother's arms told the detective that their fears had been, to that extent at least, groundless.

without a basis in reason or fact

From this reading One glance at the girl's white face as she fell fainting into her mother's arms told the detective that their fears had been, to that extent at least, groundless.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading When Duvall, Mr. Baker, of the motion picture company, and Mrs. Morton rushed down the hallway of the latter's apartment in response to the screams from Ruth's bedroom, they were one and all convinced that the girl had suffered some terrible injury--that the mysterious threats to destroy her beauty which had been made during the past few days had been converted into some frightful reality.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading When Duvall, Mr. Baker, of the motion picture company, and Mrs. Morton rushed down the hallway of the latter's apartment in response to the screams from Ruth's bedroom, they were one and all convinced that the girl had suffered some terrible injury--that the mysterious threats to destroy her beauty which had been made during the past few days had been converted into some frightful reality.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading When Duvall, Mr. Baker, of the motion picture company, and Mrs. Morton rushed down the hallway of the latter's apartment in response to the screams from Ruth's bedroom, they were one and all convinced that the girl had suffered some terrible injury--that the mysterious threats to destroy her beauty which had been made during the past few days had been converted into some frightful reality.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading When Duvall, Mr. Baker, of the motion picture company, and Mrs. Morton rushed down the hallway of the latter's apartment in response to the screams from Ruth's bedroom, they were one and all convinced that the girl had suffered some terrible injury--that the mysterious threats to destroy her beauty which had been made during the past few days had been converted into some frightful reality.

any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading When Duvall, Mr. Baker, of the motion picture company, and Mrs. Morton rushed down the hallway of the latter's apartment in response to the screams from Ruth's bedroom, they were one and all convinced that the girl had suffered some terrible injury--that the mysterious threats to destroy her beauty which had been made during the past few days had been converted into some frightful reality.

possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree

From this reading The place, to the intense surprise of both, presented a picture of perfect quiet and order.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading When Duvall, Mr. Baker, of the motion picture company, and Mrs. Morton rushed down the hallway of the latter's apartment in response to the screams from Ruth's bedroom, they were one and all convinced that the girl had suffered some terrible injury--that the mysterious threats to destroy her beauty which had been made during the past few days had been converted into some frightful reality.

possessive form of “latter” — the second of two or the second mentioned of two

From this reading When Duvall, Mr. Baker, of the motion picture company, and Mrs. Morton rushed down the hallway of the latter's apartment in response to the screams from Ruth's bedroom, they were one and all convinced that the girl had suffered some terrible injury--that the mysterious threats to destroy her beauty which had been made during the past few days had been converted into some frightful reality.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading One glance at the girl's white face as she fell fainting into her mother's arms told the detective that their fears had been, to that extent at least, groundless.

the act of departing

From this reading Leaving the girl to her mother's care, Duvall, closely followed by Baker, dashed into the bedroom, and at once switched on the lights.

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading Leaving the girl to her mother's care, Duvall, closely followed by Baker, dashed into the bedroom, and at once switched on the lights.

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading The girl's lovely features, although drawn and contorted by fear, showed no signs of the disfigurement they feared.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading When Duvall, Mr. Baker, of the motion picture company, and Mrs. Morton rushed down the hallway of the latter's apartment in response to the screams from Ruth's bedroom, they were one and all convinced that the girl had suffered some terrible injury--that the mysterious threats to destroy her beauty which had been made during the past few days had been converted into some frightful reality.

United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz (1885-1941)

From this reading When Duvall, Mr. Baker, of the motion picture company, and Mrs. Morton rushed down the hallway of the latter's apartment in response to the screams from Ruth's bedroom, they were one and all convinced that the girl had suffered some terrible injury--that the mysterious threats to destroy her beauty which had been made during the past few days had been converted into some frightful reality.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading One glance at the girl's white face as she fell fainting into her mother's arms told the detective that their fears had been, to that extent at least, groundless.

the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals

From this reading When Duvall, Mr. Baker, of the motion picture company, and Mrs. Morton rushed down the hallway of the latter's apartment in response to the screams from Ruth's bedroom, they were one and all convinced that the girl had suffered some terrible injury--that the mysterious threats to destroy her beauty which had been made during the past few days had been converted into some frightful reality.

a form of address for a man

From this reading When Duvall, Mr. Baker, of the motion picture company, and Mrs. Morton rushed down the hallway of the latter's apartment in response to the screams from Ruth's bedroom, they were one and all convinced that the girl had suffered some terrible injury--that the mysterious threats to destroy her beauty which had been made during the past few days had been converted into some frightful reality.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading When Duvall, Mr. Baker, of the motion picture company, and Mrs. Morton rushed down the hallway of the latter's apartment in response to the screams from Ruth's bedroom, they were one and all convinced that the girl had suffered some terrible injury--that the mysterious threats to destroy her beauty which had been made during the past few days had been converted into some frightful reality.

of an obscure nature

From this reading When Duvall, Mr. Baker, of the motion picture company, and Mrs. Morton rushed down the hallway of the latter's apartment in response to the screams from Ruth's bedroom, they were one and all convinced that the girl had suffered some terrible injury--that the mysterious threats to destroy her beauty which had been made during the past few days had been converted into some frightful reality.

not any; not one

From this reading The girl's lovely features, although drawn and contorted by fear, showed no signs of the disfigurement they feared.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When Duvall, Mr. Baker, of the motion picture company, and Mrs. Morton rushed down the hallway of the latter's apartment in response to the screams from Ruth's bedroom, they were one and all convinced that the girl had suffered some terrible injury--that the mysterious threats to destroy her beauty which had been made during the past few days had been converted into some frightful reality.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Leaving the girl to her mother's care, Duvall, closely followed by Baker, dashed into the bedroom, and at once switched on the lights.

on one occasion

From this reading Leaving the girl to her mother's care, Duvall, closely followed by Baker, dashed into the bedroom, and at once switched on the lights.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading When Duvall, Mr. Baker, of the motion picture company, and Mrs. Morton rushed down the hallway of the latter's apartment in response to the screams from Ruth's bedroom, they were one and all convinced that the girl had suffered some terrible injury--that the mysterious threats to destroy her beauty which had been made during the past few days had been converted into some frightful reality.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading The place, to the intense surprise of both, presented a picture of perfect quiet and order.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading When Duvall, Mr. Baker, of the motion picture company, and Mrs. Morton rushed down the hallway of the latter's apartment in response to the screams from Ruth's bedroom, they were one and all convinced that the girl had suffered some terrible injury--that the mysterious threats to destroy her beauty which had been made during the past few days had been converted into some frightful reality.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading The place, to the intense surprise of both, presented a picture of perfect quiet and order.

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading When Duvall, Mr. Baker, of the motion picture company, and Mrs. Morton rushed down the hallway of the latter's apartment in response to the screams from Ruth's bedroom, they were one and all convinced that the girl had suffered some terrible injury--that the mysterious threats to destroy her beauty which had been made during the past few days had been converted into some frightful reality.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The place, to the intense surprise of both, presented a picture of perfect quiet and order.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The place, to the intense surprise of both, presented a picture of perfect quiet and order.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading The place, to the intense surprise of both, presented a picture of perfect quiet and order.

all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you

From this reading When Duvall, Mr. Baker, of the motion picture company, and Mrs. Morton rushed down the hallway of the latter's apartment in response to the screams from Ruth's bedroom, they were one and all convinced that the girl had suffered some terrible injury--that the mysterious threats to destroy her beauty which had been made during the past few days had been converted into some frightful reality.

a result

From this reading When Duvall, Mr. Baker, of the motion picture company, and Mrs. Morton rushed down the hallway of the latter's apartment in response to the screams from Ruth's bedroom, they were one and all convinced that the girl had suffered some terrible injury--that the mysterious threats to destroy her beauty which had been made during the past few days had been converted into some frightful reality.

done under pressure

From this reading When Duvall, Mr. Baker, of the motion picture company, and Mrs. Morton rushed down the hallway of the latter's apartment in response to the screams from Ruth's bedroom, they were one and all convinced that the girl had suffered some terrible injury--that the mysterious threats to destroy her beauty which had been made during the past few days had been converted into some frightful reality.

possessive form of “ruth” — United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)

From this reading When Duvall, Mr. Baker, of the motion picture company, and Mrs. Morton rushed down the hallway of the latter's apartment in response to the screams from Ruth's bedroom, they were one and all convinced that the girl had suffered some terrible injury--that the mysterious threats to destroy her beauty which had been made during the past few days had been converted into some frightful reality.

plural of “scream” — sharp piercing cry

From this reading When Duvall, Mr. Baker, of the motion picture company, and Mrs. Morton rushed down the hallway of the latter's apartment in response to the screams from Ruth's bedroom, they were one and all convinced that the girl had suffered some terrible injury--that the mysterious threats to destroy her beauty which had been made during the past few days had been converted into some frightful reality.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading One glance at the girl's white face as she fell fainting into her mother's arms told the detective that their fears had been, to that extent at least, groundless.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The girl's lovely features, although drawn and contorted by fear, showed no signs of the disfigurement they feared.

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading The girl's lovely features, although drawn and contorted by fear, showed no signs of the disfigurement they feared.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading When Duvall, Mr. Baker, of the motion picture company, and Mrs. Morton rushed down the hallway of the latter's apartment in response to the screams from Ruth's bedroom, they were one and all convinced that the girl had suffered some terrible injury--that the mysterious threats to destroy her beauty which had been made during the past few days had been converted into some frightful reality.

past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to

From this reading When Duvall, Mr. Baker, of the motion picture company, and Mrs. Morton rushed down the hallway of the latter's apartment in response to the screams from Ruth's bedroom, they were one and all convinced that the girl had suffered some terrible injury--that the mysterious threats to destroy her beauty which had been made during the past few days had been converted into some frightful reality.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading The place, to the intense surprise of both, presented a picture of perfect quiet and order.

past form of “switch” — change over, change around, as to a new order or sequence

From this reading Leaving the girl to her mother's care, Duvall, closely followed by Baker, dashed into the bedroom, and at once switched on the lights.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading When Duvall, Mr. Baker, of the motion picture company, and Mrs. Morton rushed down the hallway of the latter's apartment in response to the screams from Ruth's bedroom, they were one and all convinced that the girl had suffered some terrible injury--that the mysterious threats to destroy her beauty which had been made during the past few days had been converted into some frightful reality.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When Duvall, Mr. Baker, of the motion picture company, and Mrs. Morton rushed down the hallway of the latter's apartment in response to the screams from Ruth's bedroom, they were one and all convinced that the girl had suffered some terrible injury--that the mysterious threats to destroy her beauty which had been made during the past few days had been converted into some frightful reality.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading When Duvall, Mr. Baker, of the motion picture company, and Mrs. Morton rushed down the hallway of the latter's apartment in response to the screams from Ruth's bedroom, they were one and all convinced that the girl had suffered some terrible injury--that the mysterious threats to destroy her beauty which had been made during the past few days had been converted into some frightful reality.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading One glance at the girl's white face as she fell fainting into her mother's arms told the detective that their fears had been, to that extent at least, groundless.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading When Duvall, Mr. Baker, of the motion picture company, and Mrs. Morton rushed down the hallway of the latter's apartment in response to the screams from Ruth's bedroom, they were one and all convinced that the girl had suffered some terrible injury--that the mysterious threats to destroy her beauty which had been made during the past few days had been converted into some frightful reality.

plural of “threat” — something that is a source of danger

From this reading When Duvall, Mr. Baker, of the motion picture company, and Mrs. Morton rushed down the hallway of the latter's apartment in response to the screams from Ruth's bedroom, they were one and all convinced that the girl had suffered some terrible injury--that the mysterious threats to destroy her beauty which had been made during the past few days had been converted into some frightful reality.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading When Duvall, Mr. Baker, of the motion picture company, and Mrs. Morton rushed down the hallway of the latter's apartment in response to the screams from Ruth's bedroom, they were one and all convinced that the girl had suffered some terrible injury--that the mysterious threats to destroy her beauty which had been made during the past few days had been converted into some frightful reality.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading One glance at the girl's white face as she fell fainting into her mother's arms told the detective that their fears had been, to that extent at least, groundless.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading When Duvall, Mr. Baker, of the motion picture company, and Mrs. Morton rushed down the hallway of the latter's apartment in response to the screams from Ruth's bedroom, they were one and all convinced that the girl had suffered some terrible injury--that the mysterious threats to destroy her beauty which had been made during the past few days had been converted into some frightful reality.

at the time that

From this reading When Duvall, Mr. Baker, of the motion picture company, and Mrs. Morton rushed down the hallway of the latter's apartment in response to the screams from Ruth's bedroom, they were one and all convinced that the girl had suffered some terrible injury--that the mysterious threats to destroy her beauty which had been made during the past few days had been converted into some frightful reality.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading When Duvall, Mr. Baker, of the motion picture company, and Mrs. Morton rushed down the hallway of the latter's apartment in response to the screams from Ruth's bedroom, they were one and all convinced that the girl had suffered some terrible injury--that the mysterious threats to destroy her beauty which had been made during the past few days had been converted into some frightful reality.

a Caucasian

From this reading One glance at the girl's white face as she fell fainting into her mother's arms told the detective that their fears had been, to that extent at least, groundless.