THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA. CHAPTER 9

Gunpowder: an explosive mixture, as one made of potassium nitrate, sulfur, and charcoal, used in shells and cartridges, in fireworks, and for blasting.

Stake: risk

Handle: mango

Grasshopper: a plant-eating insect having large hind legs used for leaping

Self-pity: Lastima de uno mismo, autocompasión.

Hesitate: to wait or pause because of doubt, fear, or indecision;
vacillate

Bear: to hold up or support