Yang the Second and Her Secret Admirers

Yang the Second and Her Secret Admirers

accompaniment (noun) • a musical part that adds to the performance of a singer or musician

demonstration (noun) • a process through which someone shows and explains to others how something works

heritage (noun) • all the practices and beliefs passed down from earlier generations

impressed (verb) • had a strong positive effect on someone’s feelings

noble (adj.) • showing greatness of character by unselfish behavior

opera (noun) • a form of theater in which the dialogue is sung

rhythmic (adj.) • having a strong beat with a pattern to it

tradition (noun) • the passing down of culture from one generation to the next

dim sum (noun) • a traditional Chinese meal

pantry (noun) • a small room or closet, usually near the kitchen, where items such as dry goods and silverware are stored

batting stance (noun) • the position in which a person stands when preparing to hit a baseball

scheme (noun) • a secret plan

mooning (verb) • passing time aimlessly

positioned (verb) • put in place

script (noun) • the text of a play, motion picture, or broadcast

armored (verb) • having a protective covering

lame (adj.) • weak and ineffectual; unsatisfactory

food court (noun) • an area with several buffet-style restaurants and places to sit and eat

unison (noun) • at the same time

genius (noun) • a person of extraordinary mental ability