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