Definition: A ghost or apparition.
Alright class, settle down, let’s take a look! Today we're tackling the word "phantom," it’s quite a trick, you see. The dictionary tells us, plain and true, It’s “a ghost or apparition,” for me and for you! Now, think of shadows dancing in the light, A fleeting glimpse, a mysterious sight. Or maybe a memory, soft and low, Something that lingers, though it doesn't show. A phantom isn't real in the way we know, It’s an impression, a feeling, a subtle glow. Like a whisper carried on the breeze, Or a presence felt amongst the trees! So, "phantom" means something that seems to be there, But isn't quite tangible, beyond compare. Does anyone have a story they’d like to share? Let's hear it, if you dare!