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(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(I appoint you; I designate you [aɪ meɪk ju]) my Ambassador(a diplomatic representative sent by one country to another [maɪ æmˈbæsədər])," (indicates direct speech)the king called out(the king shouted or spoke loudly [ðə kɪŋ kɔld aʊt]), hastily(quickly or hurriedly [ ˈheɪstəli]).
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(adults [ðə ˈgroʊˌnəps]) are very strange(are unusual or odd [ər ˈvɛri streɪnʤ])," (indicates direct speech)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(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(Exclamations expressing excitement or anticipation. [ɑ ɑ])! 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(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(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 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]). Unfortunately, nobody at all(Sadly, no one ever. [ənˈfɔrʧənətli ˈnoʊˌbɑˌdi æt ɔl]) ever passes this way(Comes along this path or visits this place. [ˈɛvər ˈpæsɪz ðɪs weɪ])."
"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(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(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(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(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(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(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(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(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(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(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(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(What is the definition of that [wət dɪz ðət min]) — 'admire(to regard with respect or approval [ædˈmaɪr])'?"
"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(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(Please grant me this favor [du mi ðɪs ˈkaɪndnəs]). Admire me(Hold me in high regard [ædˈmaɪr mi]) just the same(even though it might not be entirely justified [ʤɪst ðə seɪm])."
"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(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]).