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