"Heartbeat" by David Yoo

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nickname

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a familiar name for a person (often a shortened version of a person's given name)

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What does 'pointless' mean in the context of calories?

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It means that the calories are not significant or worth considering.

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What does it mean when Dave thinks, 'I was still Heartbeat in everyone's eyes'?

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He is still scrawny.

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appearance

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the way that someone or something looks

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What does 'futilely stuffing my face' imply?

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It implies that he was unsuccessful in his eating efforts.

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What is a 'sieve' in the context of Dave's statement about calories?

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A sieve is a tool that allows things to pass through, suggesting he loses more calories than he consumes.

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What does 'scrawny' mean?

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Thin and weak in appearance.

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What is the meaning of 'futile'?

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Incapable of producing any useful result; pointless.

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What does 'moot' mean in the context of calories?

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Not worth considering; irrelevant.

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What is the significance of the term 'heartbeat' in the story?

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It symbolizes life, emotions, and the essence of being.