The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint Exupery- page 19

As the king made no answer, the little prince hesitated a moment.

• As: introducing a clause that describes the circumstances or timing of an event [ɛz]
• the king made no answer: the king did not respond or reply [ðə kɪŋ meɪd noʊ ˈænsər]
• the little prince hesitated: the young prince paused or was uncertain [ ðə ˈlɪtəl prɪns ˈhɛzɪˌteɪtɪd]
• a moment: a short period of time [ə ˈmoʊmənt]

Then, with a sigh, he took his leave.

• Then: after that; next [ ðɛn]
• with a sigh: expressing sadness, relief, or resignation [ wɪθ ə saɪ]
• he took his leave: he departed or said goodbye [ hi tʊk hɪz liv]

"I make you my Ambassador," the king called out, hastily.

• I make you: I appoint you; I designate you [aɪ meɪk ju]
• my Ambassador: a diplomatic representative sent by one country to another [maɪ æmˈbæsədər]
• the king called out: the king shouted or spoke loudly [ðə kɪŋ kɔld aʊt]
• hastily: quickly or hurriedly [ ˈheɪstəli]

He had a magnificent air of authority.

• He had: He possessed [hi hæd]
• a magnificent air: an impressive demeanor or appearance [ə mægˈnɪfɪsənt ɛr]
• of authority: of power and control [əv əˈθɔrəti]

"The grown-ups are very strange," the little prince said to himself, as he continued on his journey.

• The grown-ups: adults [ðə ˈgroʊˌnəps]
• are very strange: are unusual or odd [ər ˈvɛri streɪnʤ]
• the little prince said to himself: the young prince thought quietly [ðə ˈlɪtəl prɪns sɛd tɪ hɪmˈsɛlf]
• as he continued: while he proceeded [ ɛz hi kənˈtɪnjud]
• on his journey: on his travels or voyage [ɔn hɪz ˈʤərni]

XI

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The second planet was inhabited by a conceited man.

• The second planet: Refers to the second planet visited by the little prince in the story. [ðə ˈsɛkənd ˈplænət]
• was inhabited: Means that someone or something lived on the planet. [wɑz ˌɪnˈhæbətəd]
• by a conceited man: Describes the type of person who lived on the planet; a man with an excessively high opinion of himself. [baɪ ə kənˈsitəd mæn]

"Ah! Ah!

• Ah! Ah: Exclamations expressing excitement or anticipation. [ɑ ɑ]

I am about to receive a visit from an admirer!" he exclaimed from afar, when he first saw the little prince coming.

• I am about to receive: Indicates that something is going to happen soon. [aɪ æm əˈbaʊt tɪ rɪˈsiv]
• a visit from an admirer: Someone who admires or greatly respects the conceited man is coming to see him. [ə ˈvɪzɪt frəm ən ædˈmaɪrər]
• he exclaimed from afar: He shouted from a distance. [hi ɪkˈskleɪmd frəm əˈfɑr]
• when he first saw: At the moment he initially noticed. [wɪn hi fərst sɔ]
• the little prince coming: The little prince approaching him. [ðə ˈlɪtəl prɪns ˈkəmɪŋ]

For, to conceited men, all other men are admirers.

• For, to conceited men: Because, in the minds of conceited men. [fər tɪ kənˈsitəd mɛn]
• all other men are admirers: Every other person is seen as someone who admires them. [ɔl ˈəðər mɛn ər ədˈmaɪrərz]

"Good morning," said the little prince. "That is a queer hat you are wearing."

• Good morning: A polite greeting used in the morning. [gʊd ˈmɔrnɪŋ]
• said the little prince: Indicates who is speaking. [sɛd ðə ˈlɪtəl prɪns]
• That is a queer hat: That is a strange or unusual hat. [ðət ɪz ə kwɪr hæt]
• you are wearing: You have it on your head. [ju ər ˈwɛrɪŋ]

"It is a hat for salutes," the conceited man replied. "It is to raise in salute when people acclaim me.

• It is a hat for salutes: The hat is used for the purpose of greeting or showing respect. [ɪt ɪz ə hæt fər səˈluts]
• the conceited man replied: The conceited man answered. [ðə kənˈsitəd mæn rɪˈplaɪd]
• It is to raise in salute: It is meant to be lifted as a gesture of greeting or respect. [ɪt ɪz tɪ reɪz ɪn səˈlut]
• when people acclaim me: When people praise or applaud him enthusiastically. [wɪn ˈpipəl əˈkleɪm mi]

"Yes?" said the little prince, who did not understand what the conceited man was talking about.

• Yes: An expression indicating that the speaker is listening and perhaps a little confused or questioning. [jɛs]
• said the little prince: Indicates who is speaking. [sɛd ðə ˈlɪtəl prɪns]
• who did not understand: The little prince was unable to comprehend. [hu dɪd nɑt ˌəndərˈstænd]
• what the conceited man was talking about: The subject or meaning of the conceited man's words. [wət ðə kənˈsitəd mæn wɑz ˈtɔkɪŋ əˈbaʊt]

"Clap your hands, one against the other," the conceited man now directed him.

• Clap your hands: an imperative phrase encouraging someone to strike their hands together to make a sound [klæp jʊr hænz]
• one against the other: indicating the manner in which the hands should be clapped, i.e., one hand striking the other [wən əˈgɛnst ðə ˈəðər]
• the conceited man: a man characterized by excessive pride in himself [ðə kənˈsitəd mæn]
• now: at the present time or moment [naʊ]
• directed him: gave instructions or orders to him [dɪˈrɛktɪd ɪm]

The little prince clapped his hands.

• The little prince: a young member of a royal family [ðə ˈlɪtəl prɪns]
• clapped his hands: struck his hands together to make a sound [klæpt hɪz hænz]

The conceited man raised his hat in a modest salute.

• The conceited man: a man characterized by excessive pride in himself [ðə kənˈsitəd mæn]
• raised his hat: lifted his hat [reɪzd hɪz hæt]
• in a modest salute: a gesture of respect or greeting, done in a humble or unassuming manner [ɪn ə ˈmɑdəst səˈlut]

"This is more entertaining than the visit to the king," the little prince said to himself.

• This is more entertaining: this is more enjoyable or amusing [ðɪs ɪz mɔr ˌɛnərˈteɪnɪŋ]
• than the visit to the king: compared to going to see the king [ðən ðə ˈvɪzɪt tɪ ðə kɪŋ]
• the little prince: a young member of a royal family [ðə ˈlɪtəl prɪns]
• said to himself: spoke quietly so only he could hear [sɛd tɪ hɪmˈsɛlf]

And he began again to clap his hands, one against the other.

• And he began again: and he started once more [ənd hi bɪˈgæn əˈgɛn]
• to clap his hands: to strike his hands together [tɪ klæp hɪz hænz]
• one against the other: indicating the manner in which the hands should be clapped, i.e., one hand striking the other [wən əˈgɛnst ðə ˈəðər]

The conceited man again raised his hat in salute.

• The conceited man: a man characterized by excessive pride in himself [ðə kənˈsitəd mæn]
• again: once more [əˈgɛn]
• raised his hat: lifted his hat [reɪzd hɪz hæt]
• in salute: as a gesture of respect or greeting [ɪn səˈlut]

After five minutes of this exercise the little prince grew tired of the game's monotony.

• After five minutes: following a duration of five minutes [ˈæftər faɪv ˈmɪnəts]
• of this exercise: referring to the activity of clapping hands and the man raising his hat [əv ðɪs ˈɛksərˌsaɪz]
• the little prince: a young member of a royal family [ðə ˈlɪtəl prɪns]
• grew tired: became weary or bored [gru taɪərd]
• of the game's monotony: due to the repetitive and unchanging nature of the game [əv ðə geɪmz məˈnɑtəni]

"And what should one do to make the hat come down?" he asked.

• And what should one do: what action should someone take [ənd wət ʃʊd wən du]
• to make the hat come down: in order to cause the hat to be lowered [tɪ meɪk ðə hæt kəm daʊn]
• he asked: he inquired [hi æst]

But the conceited man did not hear him.

• But: conjunction used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or contradicts something that has been said previously [bət]
• the conceited man: a man who has an excessively high opinion of himself [ðə kənˈsitəd mæn]
• did not hear: past tense of 'do not hear', meaning he was unable or unwilling to perceive the sound [dɪd nɑt hir]
• him: referring to the person who was speaking to the conceited man [ɪm]

Conceited people never hear anything but praise.

• Conceited people: people who have an excessively high opinion of themselves [kənˈsitəd ˈpipəl]
• never hear: they are always unable or unwilling to perceive the sound [ˈnɛvər hir]
• anything but praise: they only listen to positive comments about themselves [ˈɛniˌθɪŋ bət preɪz]

"Do you really admire me very much?" he demanded of the little prince.

• Do you really admire me: Are you being genuine when you say you have a high opinion of me? [du ju ˈrɪli ædˈmaɪr mi]
• very much: to a great extent or degree [ˈvɛri məʧ]
• he demanded: he asked in a forceful or insistent manner [hi dɪˈmændɪd]
• of the little prince: directed towards the little prince [əv ðə ˈlɪtəl prɪns]

"What does that mean — 'admire'?"

• What does that mean: What is the definition of that [wət dɪz ðət min]
• admire: to regard with respect or approval [ædˈmaɪr]

"To admire means that you regard me as the handsomest, the best-dressed, the richest, and the most intelligent man on this planet."

• To admire means: The definition of admire is [tɪ ædˈmaɪr minz]
• that you regard me: that you consider me [ðət ju rɪˈgɑrd mi]
• as the handsomest: as the most attractive in appearance [ɛz ðə handsomest]
• the best-dressed: the person who wears the most stylish or elegant clothes [ðə best-dressed]
• the richest: the person who has the most money or possessions [ðə ˈrɪʧəst]
• and the most intelligent man: and the man with the greatest mental capacity and understanding [ənd ðə moʊst ˌɪnˈtɛləʤənt mæn]
• on this planet: on this celestial body [ɔn ðɪs ˈplænət]

"But you are the only man on your planet!"

• But you are the only man: However, you are the sole person [bət ju ər ðə ˈoʊnli mæn]
• on your planet: on the celestial body you inhabit [ɔn jʊr ˈplænət]

"Do me this kindness.

• Do me this kindness: Please grant me this favor [du mi ðɪs ˈkaɪndnəs]

"I admire you," said the little prince, shrugging his shoulders slightly, "but what is there in that to interest you so much?"

• I admire you: I hold you in high regard [aɪ ædˈmaɪr ju]
• said the little prince: spoken by the little prince [sɛd ðə ˈlɪtəl prɪns]
• shrugging his shoulders slightly: raising his shoulders briefly to indicate indifference or doubt [ʃˈrəgɪŋ hɪz ˈʃoʊldərz sˈlaɪtli]
• but what is there in that: but what benefit or significance is there [bət wət ɪz ðɛr ɪn ðət]
• to interest you so much: to make you so concerned or preoccupied [tɪ ˈɪntəˌrɛst ju soʊ məʧ]

And the little prince went away.

• And: conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses [ənd]
• the: definite article, referring to a specific little prince [ðə]
• little prince: a young royal figure, a key character in the story [ˈlɪtəl prɪns]
• went away: left; departed; moved to another location [wɛnt əˈweɪ]