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