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The word "agent" in this context refers to a person or a thing who causes an effect on something or plays a significant role in something. So in this case, "death" is described as an "agent" to mean that it has a great effect on "life". Ex: Universities are agents of education.
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What does "mama's boy" mean? and is there any word like "papa's girl" too?
"Mama's boy" is an informal expression used to call a boy or man that is overly attached to or influenced by his mother. It is usually meant in a negative way. Ex: I broke up with my boyfriend. He was too much of a mama's boy. Ex: Peter was a mama's boy, so he did not have a very independent personality. Daddy's girl is the opposite expression, meaning a girl or woman that is overly attached to or indulged by her father. Ex: She's such a daddy's girl, her dad buys her anything she wants. Ex: I'm a daddy's girl. My dad spoils me a lot.
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What does "get in the way of something" mean?
"Get in the way of something" means that something is causing difficulty for you to complete an action. Ex: She will get in the way of future. Ex: Work tends to get in the way of my time with my friends. Ex: Life gets in the way of things.
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What does "start dating" mean?
"Started dating" and "start dating" mean "began dating" and "begin dating". Ex: My boyfriend and I started dating one year ago. Ex: I can tell you both like each other, when are you two going to start dating?
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What's "perseverance" mean here?
"Perseverance" is the name of the Mars Rover sent by NASA to explore the planet Mars. The meaning of "perseverance" is continued persistence or tenacity in doing something, even if it is difficult. The related verb is "to persevere." Ex: One must have perseverance and patience to succeed. Ex: He persevered through the most difficult times in his life.
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What does "acupuncture" mean? A therapy, perhaps?
Yes, you're right! Acupuncture is a traditional method of medicine from China which involves the pricking of a patient's skin with needles to relieve bodily pains and improve emotional or mental conditions. Acupuncture has also become more common as a natural medicine method in the west, which is why it is mentioned in the video here. Ex: I've been having shoulder pain so I'm thinking of getting acupuncture to treat it. Ex: Acupuncture helped relieve much of the back pain I was experiencing.
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