THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA. CHAPTER 2

Rush: to (cause to) move with great or too much speed 

Breathlessly: without breath 

Level headed: sensible

Dismissed: reject

Mere: being nothing more than what is specified; minor or unimportant: 

Pierce: a dirty look

Gaze: to look steadily and intently, as with great interest or wonder 

Soul: the spiritual part of humans 

Odd times: sometimes

Flutter about: very scared

Startle: scared

Cloak: cape

Backstage: behid the place where the performers act

Crossly: angry

Frantically: in a panicked way

Plump: fat

In spite of: in disregard or defiance of

Neatly: wonderfully

Trimmed: neat and spruce in appearance

Superb: excellent

Frown: to wrinkle the forehead, such as when one is displeased or in deep thought: 

Smooth: not rough

Creep: to move slowly with the body close to the ground, on hands and knees 

Gaslight: light produced by the burning of special gas that shines brightly 

Wardrobe: a collection of clothes or costumes 

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA. CHAPTER 1

Auction: A public sale in which property or items of merchandise are sold to the highest bidder

Chandelier:  is a decorative ceiling-mounted light fixture. Chandeliers are often ornate, and normally use lamps.

Box: is a special seating section located within stadiums, arenas and other sporting and entertainment venues

Cellar: is one or more floors of a building that are either completely or partially below the ground floor

Passageways: A way allowing passage, especially a corridor

Flowed: A way allowing passage, especially a corridor

NEW GLOSSARY

Ice skating rink: building that contains a surface for ice skating or roller skating

Yummy: delicious

Carol X-mast: songs singed in Christmas. They are normally free

To be a hoax:  An act intended to deceive or trick.

Dawn: The time each morning at which daylight first begins.

Hustle: To move or act energetically and rapidly

Rip off:  Stealing ideas and/or products to create something of lesser value

Cloakroom: place to leave coats

Couch potatoes: A person who spends much time sitting or lying down

Poll: The number of votes cast or recorded

Naughty: Behaving disobediently 

Twilight zone:  The time of the day when the sun is just below the horizon, especially the period between sunset and dark

Gossip: A person who habitually spreads intimate or private rumors or facts.

Swear: To use vulgar language against

Treadmill: An exercise device consisting of a continuous moving belt on which a person or animal can walk or run while remaining in one place.

Laser beam:  To radiate light; shine