The Phantom of the Opera — Vocabulary
Gaston Leroux
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operaa classical music play in which most of the dialogue is sung She is a popular opera singer.more Show sample from book The Phantom of the Opera.†166 more a musical play with orchestra in which most of the dialogue is sung (or the art form that consists of such musicals; or describing something as related to that art form) Show general definition a form of musical theater with orchestra in which most of the words are sung, often in a classical style and sometimes in a foreign language
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howeverdespite that (a transition word use to connect contrasting ideas) Most college application deadlines are in January and February. However, early admission deadlines are around November and some scholarships require even earlier deadlines.more Show sample from book As a member of the Royal House, however, he continued to receive a monthly pension of a few hundred francs from the Persian treasury; and on this he came to live in Paris.†22 more a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using though, in spite of that, in contrast, nevertheless, etc. Show general definition for however (as in: However, complications may...) though (or another expression that connects contrasting ideas) Show editor's word notes Based on idea 1 we might not expect idea 2, but this is a way of saying that even though idea 1 exists, we still have idea 2. Synonyms include in spite of that, despite that, nevertheless, nonetheless, on the other hand, in contrast and but.
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however#2no matter how (how much/how hard/how long…) However hard she tried, she couldn't do it.more Show sample from book However great the service you rendered him, Erik may end by forgetting it; and you know that nothing can restrain Erik, not even Erik himself.22 more regardless of how Show general definition for however (as in: However much she tried...) to whatever degree (regardless of how much; or whatever unspecified amount)
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neverthelessdespite that (used to connect contrasting ideas) The class was hard. Nevertheless, it was my favorite.more Show sample from book Nevertheless, he did not go away, but, as though he feared lest he should be caught, he returned to his dark corner, determined to wait for the man to leave the room.†10 more Show general definition despite that Show editor's word notes Based on idea 1 we might not expect idea 2, but this is a way of saying that even though idea 1 was just stated, we still have idea 2. Synonyms include in spite of that, despite that, nevertheless, nonetheless, on the other hand, in contrast and but.
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narrativeStory He titled his autobiography, Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass.more Show sample from book The previous chapter marks the conclusion of the written narrative which the Persian left behind him.†12 more story Show general definition for narrative (as in: Narrative of the Life of...) a story; or related to a story
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magistratejudge The local magistrate insisted on a cash payment for the speeding ticket.more Show sample from book The magistrate took him for a visionary.†10 more judicial official Show general definition a judge or judicial official The exact meaning of magistrate varies widely depending upon the context. For example: in the U.S. federal court: assists district court judges by handling minor offenses or administrative tasks such as preliminary hearings (often referred to as a magistrate judge rather than just a magistrate) in some U.S. states: a judge in the state court in France, Belgium, Italy, the Netherlands, and other civil law countries: a sitting magistrate is a judge and a standing magistrate is a prosecutor in England: may be a volunteer without formal legal training who performs a judicial role with regard to minor matters in ancient Rome: a powerful officer with both judicial and executive power
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prudentsensible and careful She was promoted to manager because she is so prudent.more Show sample from book However, I resolved to be extremely prudent, and did not make the mistake of returning to the shore of the lake, or of going by the Communists' road.†6 more
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conveycommunicate or express She dresses to convey a sense of a successful, no-nonsense woman.more Show sample from book Gabriel raised his arms and dropped them to his sides again, which gesture was meant to convey that the question did not interest him in the least.†5 more Show general definition for convey (as in: convey her thoughts) communicate or express
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hideousextremely ugly, offensive, and/or frightening The beast had hideous fangs.more Show sample from book Why, he, the man who hides behind that hideous mask of death!†9 more
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indignantindignant → indignantly:with anger or annoyance at something unjust or wrong "I am not a fool," she said indignantly.more Show sample from book "Instead of laughing," she cried indignantly, "you'd do better to do as M. Poligny did, who found out for himself."†5 more Show general definition angered or annoyed at something unjust or wrong
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enableenable → enables:makes possible The test enables earlier identification of autism.more Show sample from book The first floor of the Setting Sun was at no great height and a tree growing against the wall held out its branches to Raoul's impatient arms and enabled him to climb down unknown to the landlady.†5 more enable → enabled:made possible Show general definition to make possible in various senses, including: to give someone the ability, knowledge, or authority to do something -- as in "The study will enable an informed discussion." to activate a computer system for use -- as in "You can enable the feature in the Settings Page." to permit someone to repeat bad behavior, so they reinforce the bad pattern -- as in "I don't want to enable her drug addiction."
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communisman economic system that abolishes private ownership of property with the goal of a classless society A challenge with communism is that it is harder to know how to allocate capital when prices are subjective rather than the product of individual valuations.†more Show sample from book I spared you yesterday, in MY COMMUNISTS' ROAD; but I warn you, seriously, don't let me catch you there again!†8 more communism → communists:people who support an economic system that abolishes private ownership of property with the goal of a classless society
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deceivemislead The plan was to deceive the Germans into believing the main attack would take place further north.more Show sample from book The idea had come to me—for I knew my Erik—that the monster had perhaps deceived the girl once more.†6 more deceive → deceived:lied or misled Show general definition to lie to or mislead someone -- occasionally to lie to oneself by denying reality
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inquiryinvestigation The school launched an official inquiry into the allegations of cheating.more Show sample from book In this connection, I should like to print a few lines which I received from General D——: SIR: I can not urge you too strongly to publish the results of your inquiry.†4 more questioning or investigating Show general definition a question or investigation -- especially one meant to gather information or find out the truth
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notwithstandingin spite of Notwithstanding my fear, I want to try parachuting from an airplane.more Show sample from book "Yes, madame," said Raoul courageously, notwithstanding the signs which Christine made to him.†3 more used to show that something remains true even though something else seems to go … Show general definition used to show that something remains true even though something else seems to go against it Show editor's word notes Most commonly, you can substitute "in spite of" for notwithstanding. But see the first exemplary sample sentences for other common word substitutions.
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infernalvery annoying Please stop making that infernal noise!more Show sample from book That infernal girl must have given the signal for some catastrophe.†4 more very bad; OR very annoying; OR characteristic of hell or the underworld Show general definition very bad; or very annoying; or characteristic of hell or the underworld
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farceridiculous situation What started as a serious debate quickly turned into a farce, with people shouting over each other and making jokes.more Show sample from book It contained twenty Bank of St. Farce notes like those which had so much astounded them the month before.†3 more a ridiculous, exaggerated situation too absurd to be taken seriously… Show general definition a ridiculous, exaggerated situation too absurd to be taken seriously; or a type of comedy that relies on absurd humor, using physical slapstick, unlikely situations, and deliberate misunderstandings
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inferfigure out or guess by reasoning Which of the following facts can you infer from the first paragraph?more Show sample from book This, moreover, was the opinion of the more serious people who, at one time or other, were mixed up in the Chagny case, who were friends of the Chagny family, to whom I showed all my documents and set forth all my inferences.† infer → inferences:things concluded or guessed by reasoning Show general definition to figure out or guess by reasoning
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harrowingfrightening It was a harrowing journey through war-torn Afghanistan.more Show sample from book Love, jealousy, hatred, burst out around us in harrowing cries.†1 more frightening or unsettling Show general definition for harrowing (as in: a harrowing story) frightening or unsettling
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odiousworthy of hate Though they think the country's government is odious, they're unwilling to help topple it for fear of the consequences.more Show sample from book But he had gone too far and saw no other way out of the ridiculous position than to behave odiously.†1 more odious → odiously:in a manner that is extremely unpleasant, disgusting, dislikable, or worthy of hate Show general definition extremely unpleasant, disgusting, dislikable, or worthy of hate