operaA form of music and dramas performed live on a stage, central to the plot of the book.
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A dramatic work in one or more acts, set to music for singers and instrumentalists."She performed brilliantly in the opera last night."
phantomA supernatural entity, the main character of the book.
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A ghost or apparition, something that appears to the mind but is not substantial or real."People claim to have seen a phantom in the old, abandoned house."
maskA piece of attire worn by the Phantom throughout the book, it's highly symbolic.
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A covering for all or part of the face, worn in a disguise, or to amuse or terrify other people."The Phantom always wore a mask to hide his disfigurement."
lairThe Phantom's dwelling place, a secret hideout beneath the opera house.
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A secret or private place in which a person seeks concealment or seclusion."The Phantom lived in a lair beneath the opera house."
chandelierA decorative, often impressively large light fixture suspended from a ceiling, a key object in the book.
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A large, decorative hanging light with branches for several light bulbs or candles."During the performance, the chandelier suddenly crashed to the floor."