From far away, when he first saw the little prince coming.

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afar /əˈfɑːr/

adv. from or at a great distance

When people praise me. Sadly, no one ever comes this way.

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acclaim /əˈkleɪm/

v. to praise enthusiastically and publicly

The man was talking about.

"Clap your hands together," the vain man told him.

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conceited /kənˈsiːtɪd/

adj. excessively proud of oneself; vain

The vain man raised his hat again to say hello.

But the vain man did not hear him. Vain people only hear praise. "Do you really admire me a lot?" he asked the little prince.

"The best dressed, the richest, and the smartest man on this planet."

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intelligent /ɪnˈtelɪdʒənt/

adj. having or showing intelligence, especially of a high level

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

"Please do this for me. Admire me anyway."

He went on with his journey.

Chapter XI