GLOSSARY "THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA" CHAPTER 6

-BURST: To come open or fly apart suddenly or violently, especially from internal pressure.

-FLEE: To run away as from trouble or danger.

-MOANING: A low, sustained, mournful cry, usually indicative of sorrow or pain.

-PRIDE: A sense of one's own proper dignity or value.

-SUMMON: To request to appear.

-TEAR: The act of pulling something apart.

-WEEP: To express grief or anguish.

-SANITY: The quality or condition of being sane of the mind.

-PETRIFIED: To be stunned with terror.

-CLING: To hold fast or adhere to something.

-GLEAMING: An appearance of reflected light.

GLOSSARY "THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA" CHAPTER 5

-CANVAS: A painting executed on such fabric.

-FLICKER: To burn or shine unsteadily or fitfully.

-FORTNIGHT: A period of 14 days.

-GLOOMY: Partially or totally dark, especially dismal and dreary.

-OUTER: Located on the outside.

-PLOT: To form a plot to prearrange something secretly or deviously.

-SHIVER: An instance of shivering or trembling.

-MAID: An unmarried girl or woman.

-EASE: To free from pain, worry or agitation.

-PLEAD: To appeal earnestly .

-SICKEN: To make or become sick.

-WATCHFUL: Closely observant or alert.

-STUMBLE: To miss one's step when walking or running.

GLOSSARY "THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA" CHAPTER 4

-BETRAY: To give aid or information to an enemy.

-EERIE: Inspiring inexplicable fear, dread or uneasiness.

-GRIP: To secure and maintain a tight hold on.

-INN: A public lodging house serving food and drink to travellers.

-SETTLE: To end or resolve by making a decision or coming to an agreement.

-BLESS: To make holy by religious rite.

-BURY: To place a corpse in a grave, tomb or the sea.

-GLIDE: To move in a smooth, effortless manner.

-GRANT: To allow or consent to the fulfilment of  something.

-PART: To divide into two or more parts.

-SHOULDER: The part of the human body between the neck and upper arm.

-TONE: A sound of distinct pitch, quality and duration.

-CORRIDOR: A narrow hallway, passageway or gallery often with rooms or apartments opening onto it.

GLOSSARY "THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA" CHAPTER 3

-BLAZE: A sudden outburst, as of emotion.

-CAPTOR: One that takes another as a captive.

-DAMP: Slightly wet or humid.

-HARM: Physical or psychological damage or injury.

-ROAR: A loud, deep, prolonged sound or cry, as of a person in distress or rage.

-LAP: The front area from the waist to the knees of a seated person.

-GLOW: A light produced by a body heated to luminosity .

-MIST: A mass of fine droplets of water in the atmosphere near or in contact with the earth.

-GASP: A short convulsive intake or catching of the breath.

-GATHER: To collect from different places.

-GROAN: To make a sound expressive of stress or strain.

-OWE: To be indebted to the amount of money or a favour...

-REHEARSAL: The act of practising in preparation for a public performance.

-SHORE: The land along the edge of an ocean, sea, lake or river.

-VACANT: Not occupied or put to use.

-BEG: To ask someone for something in an urgent or humble manner.

-FOREHEAD: The part of the face between the eyebrows, the normal hairline and the temples.

-DIM: Lacking in brightness.