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As luck had it, he had not gone twenty feet in the street before Pat appeared.
Pat
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[ "a human being" ]
[ "person%1:03:00::" ]
As luck had it, he had not gone twenty feet in the street before Pat appeared.
appeared
{ "name": "appear", "sense_definitions_list": [ "give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect", "come into sight or view", "be issued or published", "seem to be true, probable, or apparent", "come into being or existence, or appear on the scene", "appear as a character on stage...
[ "come into sight or view" ]
[ "appear%2:30:00::" ]
`` What luck, Cobb ''? he said swiftly.
luck
{ "name": "luck", "sense_definitions_list": [ "your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)", "an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another", "an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that leads to a favor...
[ "your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)" ]
[ "luck%1:26:00::" ]
`` What luck, Cobb ''? he said swiftly.
Cobb
{ "name": "person", "sense_definitions_list": [ "a human being", "a human body (usually including the clothing)", "a grammatical category used in the classification of pronouns, possessive determiners, and verb forms according to whether they indicate the speaker, the addressee, or a third party" ] }
[ "a human being" ]
[ "person%1:03:00::" ]
`` What luck, Cobb ''? he said swiftly.
said
{ "name": "say", "sense_definitions_list": [ "the chance to speak", "express in words", "report or maintain", "express a supposition", "have or contain a certain wording or form", "give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority", "speak, pronounce, or utter in a c...
[ "express in words" ]
[ "say%2:32:00::" ]
`` What luck, Cobb ''? he said swiftly.
swiftly
{ "name": "swiftly", "sense_definitions_list": [ "in a swift manner" ] }
[ "in a swift manner" ]
[ "swiftly%4:02:00::" ]
Russ pointed upward.
Russ
{ "name": "person", "sense_definitions_list": [ "a human being", "a human body (usually including the clothing)", "a grammatical category used in the classification of pronouns, possessive determiners, and verb forms according to whether they indicate the speaker, the addressee, or a third party" ] }
[ "a human being" ]
[ "person%1:03:00::" ]
Russ pointed upward.
pointed
{ "name": "point", "sense_definitions_list": [ "a geometric element that has position but no extension", "the precise location of something; a spatially limited location", "a brief version of the essential meaning of something", "an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole", "a...
[ "indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively" ]
[ "point%2:32:00::" ]
Russ pointed upward.
upward
{ "name": "upward", "sense_definitions_list": [ "directed up", "extending or moving toward a higher place", "spatially or metaphorically from a lower to a higher position", "to a later time" ] }
[ "spatially or metaphorically from a lower to a higher position" ]
[ "upward%4:02:00::" ]
`` He 's there '', he got out tersely, curbing his rising excitement.
's
{ "name": "be", "sense_definitions_list": [ "a light strong brittle grey toxic bivalent metallic element", "have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)", "be identical to; be someone or something", "occupy a certain position or area; be somewhere", "have an ex...
[ "occupy a certain position or area; be somewhere" ]
[ "be%2:42:05::" ]
`` He 's there '', he got out tersely, curbing his rising excitement.
got out
{ "name": "get_out", "sense_definitions_list": [ "move out of or depart from", "take out of a container or enclosed space", "move out or away", "express with difficulty", "bring, take, or pull out of a container or from under a cover", "be released or become known; of news", "escape pote...
[ "express with difficulty" ]
[ "get_out%2:32:01::" ]
`` He 's there '', he got out tersely, curbing his rising excitement.
tersely
{ "name": "tersely", "sense_definitions_list": [ "in a short and concise manner" ] }
[ "in a short and concise manner" ]
[ "tersely%4:02:00::" ]
`` He 's there '', he got out tersely, curbing his rising excitement.
curbing
{ "name": "curb", "sense_definitions_list": [ "an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)", "a horse's bit with an attached chain or strap to check the horse", "a stock exchange in New York", "the act of restraining power or action ...
[ "to put down by force or authority" ]
[ "curb%2:30:01::" ]
`` He 's there '', he got out tersely, curbing his rising excitement.
excitement
{ "name": "excitement", "sense_definitions_list": [ "the feeling of lively and cheerful joy", "the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up", "something that agitates and arouses", "disturbance usually in protest" ] }
[ "the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up" ]
[ "excitement%1:26:01::" ]
Hitching his cartridge belt around, Pat glanced upward briefly at the Palace and started that way with Cobb at his side.
Hitching
{ "name": "hitch", "sense_definitions_list": [ "a period of time spent in military service", "the state of inactivity following an interruption", "an unforeseen obstacle", "a connection between a vehicle and the load that it pulls", "a knot that can be undone by pulling against the strain that h...
[ "jump vertically, with legs stiff and back arched" ]
[ "hitch%2:38:02::" ]
Hitching his cartridge belt around, Pat glanced upward briefly at the Palace and started that way with Cobb at his side.
cartridge belt
{ "name": "cartridge_belt", "sense_definitions_list": [ "a broad belt with loops or pockets for holding ammunition" ] }
[ "a broad belt with loops or pockets for holding ammunition" ]
[ "cartridge_belt%1:06:00::" ]
Hitching his cartridge belt around, Pat glanced upward briefly at the Palace and started that way with Cobb at his side.
around
{ "name": "around", "sense_definitions_list": [ "in the area or vicinity", "by a circular or circuitous route", "used of movement to or among many different places or in no particular direction", "in a circle or circular motion", "(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct", "in o...
[ "in a circle or circular motion" ]
[ "around%4:02:06::" ]
Hitching his cartridge belt around, Pat glanced upward briefly at the Palace and started that way with Cobb at his side.
Pat
{ "name": "person", "sense_definitions_list": [ "a human being", "a human body (usually including the clothing)", "a grammatical category used in the classification of pronouns, possessive determiners, and verb forms according to whether they indicate the speaker, the addressee, or a third party" ] }
[ "a human being" ]
[ "person%1:03:00::" ]
Hitching his cartridge belt around, Pat glanced upward briefly at the Palace and started that way with Cobb at his side.
glanced
{ "name": "glance", "sense_definitions_list": [ "a quick look", "throw a glance at; take a brief look at", "hit at an angle" ] }
[ "throw a glance at; take a brief look at" ]
[ "glance%2:39:00::" ]
Hitching his cartridge belt around, Pat glanced upward briefly at the Palace and started that way with Cobb at his side.
upward
{ "name": "upward", "sense_definitions_list": [ "directed up", "extending or moving toward a higher place", "spatially or metaphorically from a lower to a higher position", "to a later time" ] }
[ "spatially or metaphorically from a lower to a higher position" ]
[ "upward%4:02:00::" ]
Hitching his cartridge belt around, Pat glanced upward briefly at the Palace and started that way with Cobb at his side.
briefly
{ "name": "briefly", "sense_definitions_list": [ "for a short time", "in a concise manner; in a few words" ] }
[ "for a short time" ]
[ "briefly%4:02:00::" ]
Hitching his cartridge belt around, Pat glanced upward briefly at the Palace and started that way with Cobb at his side.
Palace
{ "name": "location", "sense_definitions_list": [ "a point or extent in space", "the act of putting something in a certain place", "a determination of the place where something is", "a workplace away from a studio at which some or all of a movie may be made" ] }
[ "a point or extent in space" ]
[ "location%1:03:00::" ]
Hitching his cartridge belt around, Pat glanced upward briefly at the Palace and started that way with Cobb at his side.
started
{ "name": "start", "sense_definitions_list": [ "the beginning of anything", "the time at which something is supposed to begin", "a turn to be a starter (in a game at the beginning)", "a sudden involuntary movement", "the act of starting something", "a line indicating the location of the star...
[ "leave" ]
[ "start%2:38:02::" ]
Hitching his cartridge belt around, Pat glanced upward briefly at the Palace and started that way with Cobb at his side.
way
{ "name": "way", "sense_definitions_list": [ "how something is done or how it happens", "how a result is obtained or an end is achieved", "a line leading to a place or point", "the condition of things generally", "a course of conduct", "any artifact consisting of a road or path affording pas...
[ "a line leading to a place or point" ]
[ "way%1:15:00::" ]
Hitching his cartridge belt around, Pat glanced upward briefly at the Palace and started that way with Cobb at his side.
Cobb
{ "name": "person", "sense_definitions_list": [ "a human being", "a human body (usually including the clothing)", "a grammatical category used in the classification of pronouns, possessive determiners, and verb forms according to whether they indicate the speaker, the addressee, or a third party" ] }
[ "a human being" ]
[ "person%1:03:00::" ]
Hitching his cartridge belt around, Pat glanced upward briefly at the Palace and started that way with Cobb at his side.
side
{ "name": "side", "sense_definitions_list": [ "a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location", "one of two or more contesting groups", "either the left or right half of a body", "a surface forming part of the outside of an object", "an extended outer surface of an...
[ "a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location" ]
[ "side%1:15:02::" ]
Climbing the steps steadily, they reached the top and headed for the door.
Climbing
{ "name": "climb", "sense_definitions_list": [ "an upward slope or grade (as in a road)", "an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)", "the act of climbing something", "go upward with gradual or continuous progress", "move with difficulty, ...
[ "go upward with gradual or continuous progress" ]
[ "climb%2:38:00::" ]
Climbing the steps steadily, they reached the top and headed for the door.
steps
{ "name": "steps", "sense_definitions_list": [ "a flight of stairs or a flight of steps", "the course along which a person has walked or is walking in", "any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal", "the distance covered by a step", "the act of changing location by raising the foot and ...
[ "a flight of stairs or a flight of steps" ]
[ "steps%1:06:00::" ]
Climbing the steps steadily, they reached the top and headed for the door.
steadily
{ "name": "steadily", "sense_definitions_list": [ "at a steady rate or pace", "in a steady manner" ] }
[ "at a steady rate or pace" ]
[ "steadily%4:02:01::" ]
Climbing the steps steadily, they reached the top and headed for the door.
reached
{ "name": "reach", "sense_definitions_list": [ "the limits within which something can be effective", "an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:", "the act of physically reaching or thrusting out", "the limit of capability", "reach a destination, either real or abstract...
[ "reach a destination, either real or abstract" ]
[ "reach%2:38:01::" ]
Climbing the steps steadily, they reached the top and headed for the door.
top
{ "name": "top", "sense_definitions_list": [ "the upper part of anything", "the highest or uppermost side of anything", "the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill)", "the first half of an inning; while the visiting team is at bat", "the highest level or degree attainable;...
[ "the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill)" ]
[ "top%1:15:02::" ]
Climbing the steps steadily, they reached the top and headed for the door.
headed
{ "name": "head", "sense_definitions_list": [ "the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains", "a single domestic animal", "that which is responsible for one's thoughts and feelings; the seat of the faculty of reason", "a person who is in cha...
[ "to go or travel towards" ]
[ "head%2:38:00::" ]
Climbing the steps steadily, they reached the top and headed for the door.
door
{ "name": "door", "sense_definitions_list": [ "a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle", "the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close", "anything providing a means of access (o...
[ "the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close" ]
[ "door%1:06:01::" ]
Pat pushed through first.
Pat
{ "name": "person", "sense_definitions_list": [ "a human being", "a human body (usually including the clothing)", "a grammatical category used in the classification of pronouns, possessive determiners, and verb forms according to whether they indicate the speaker, the addressee, or a third party" ] }
[ "a human being" ]
[ "person%1:03:00::" ]
Pat pushed through first.
pushed through
{ "name": "push_through", "sense_definitions_list": [ "break out" ] }
[ "break out" ]
[ "push_through%2:30:00::" ]
Pat pushed through first.
first
{ "name": "first", "sense_definitions_list": [ "the first or highest in an ordering or series", "the first element in a countable series", "the time at which something is supposed to begin", "the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed at first of the bases in the infield...
[ "preceding all others in time or space or degree" ]
[ "first%3:00:00::" ]
Forced behind him momentarily, Russ followed at once and halted two steps inside.
Forced
{ "name": "force", "sense_definitions_list": [ "a powerful effect or influence", "(physics) the influence that produces a change in a physical quantity", "physical energy or intensity", "group of people willing to obey orders", "a unit that is part of some military service", "an act of aggre...
[ "squeeze like a wedge into a tight space" ]
[ "force%2:35:00::" ]
Forced behind him momentarily, Russ followed at once and halted two steps inside.
momentarily
{ "name": "momentarily", "sense_definitions_list": [ "for an instant or moment", "at any moment" ] }
[ "for an instant or moment" ]
[ "momentarily%4:02:02::" ]
Forced behind him momentarily, Russ followed at once and halted two steps inside.
Russ
{ "name": "person", "sense_definitions_list": [ "a human being", "a human body (usually including the clothing)", "a grammatical category used in the classification of pronouns, possessive determiners, and verb forms according to whether they indicate the speaker, the addressee, or a third party" ] }
[ "a human being" ]
[ "person%1:03:00::" ]
Forced behind him momentarily, Russ followed at once and halted two steps inside.
followed
{ "name": "follow", "sense_definitions_list": [ "to travel behind, go after, come after", "be later in time", "come as a logical consequence; follow logically", "travel along a certain course", "act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes", "come after in time, as a result", ...
[ "to travel behind, go after, come after" ]
[ "follow%2:38:00::" ]
Forced behind him momentarily, Russ followed at once and halted two steps inside.
at once
{ "name": "at_once", "sense_definitions_list": [ "without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening", "simultaneously" ] }
[ "without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening" ]
[ "at_once%4:02:00::" ]
Forced behind him momentarily, Russ followed at once and halted two steps inside.
halted
{ "name": "halt", "sense_definitions_list": [ "the state of inactivity following an interruption", "the event of something ending", "an interruption or temporary suspension of progress or movement", "cause to stop", "come to a halt, stop moving", "stop from happening or developing", "sto...
[ "come to a halt, stop moving" ]
[ "halt%2:38:01::" ]
Forced behind him momentarily, Russ followed at once and halted two steps inside.
two
{ "name": "two", "sense_definitions_list": [ "the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number", "one of the four playing cards in a deck that have two spots", "being one more than one" ] }
[ "being one more than one" ]
[ "two%5:00:00:cardinal:00" ]
Forced behind him momentarily, Russ followed at once and halted two steps inside.
steps
{ "name": "step", "sense_definitions_list": [ "any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal", "the distance covered by a step", "the act of changing location by raising the foot and setting it down", "support consisting of a place to rest the foot while ascending or descending a stairway", ...
[ "the distance covered by a step" ]
[ "step%1:23:00::" ]
Forced behind him momentarily, Russ followed at once and halted two steps inside.
inside
{ "name": "inside", "sense_definitions_list": [ "the region that is inside of something", "the inner or enclosed surface of something", "relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space", "being or applying to the inside of a building", "confined to an exclusive gr...
[ "within a building" ]
[ "inside%4:02:00::" ]
His eyes widened.
eyes
{ "name": "eye", "sense_definitions_list": [ "the organ of sight", "good discernment (either visually or as if visually)", "attention to what is seen", "an area that is approximately central within some larger region", "a small hole or loop (as in a needle)", "look at" ] }
[ "the organ of sight" ]
[ "eye%1:08:00::" ]
His eyes widened.
widened
{ "name": "widen", "sense_definitions_list": [ "become broader or wider or more extensive", "make (clothes) larger", "make wider", "extend in scope or range or area" ] }
[ "make (clothes) larger" ]
[ "widen%2:30:05::" ]
While five minutes ago the place had presented a scene of easy revelry, with Gyp Carmer a prominent figure, it was now as somnolent and dull as the day before payday.
five
{ "name": "five", "sense_definitions_list": [ "the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one", "a team that plays basketball", "a playing card or a domino or a die whose upward face shows five pips", "being one more than four" ] }
[ "being one more than four" ]
[ "five%5:00:00:cardinal:00" ]
While five minutes ago the place had presented a scene of easy revelry, with Gyp Carmer a prominent figure, it was now as somnolent and dull as the day before payday.
minutes
{ "name": "minute", "sense_definitions_list": [ "a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour", "an indefinitely short time", "a particular point in time", "a unit of angular distance equal to a 60th of a degree", "a short note", "distance measured by the time taken to cover it", ...
[ "a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour" ]
[ "minute%1:28:00::" ]
While five minutes ago the place had presented a scene of easy revelry, with Gyp Carmer a prominent figure, it was now as somnolent and dull as the day before payday.
ago
{ "name": "ago", "sense_definitions_list": [ "gone by; or in the past", "in the past" ] }
[ "in the past" ]
[ "ago%4:02:00::" ]
While five minutes ago the place had presented a scene of easy revelry, with Gyp Carmer a prominent figure, it was now as somnolent and dull as the day before payday.
place
{ "name": "place", "sense_definitions_list": [ "a point located with respect to surface features of some region", "any area set aside for a particular purpose", "an abstract mental location", "a general vicinity", "the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another", ...
[ "any area set aside for a particular purpose" ]
[ "place%1:15:04::" ]
While five minutes ago the place had presented a scene of easy revelry, with Gyp Carmer a prominent figure, it was now as somnolent and dull as the day before payday.
presented
{ "name": "present", "sense_definitions_list": [ "the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech", "something presented as a gift", "a verb tense that expresses actions or states at the time of speaking", "give an exhibition of to an intereste...
[ "give an exhibition of to an interested audience" ]
[ "present%2:39:00::" ]
While five minutes ago the place had presented a scene of easy revelry, with Gyp Carmer a prominent figure, it was now as somnolent and dull as the day before payday.
scene
{ "name": "scene", "sense_definitions_list": [ "the place where some action occurs", "an incident (real or imaginary)", "the visual percept of a region", "a consecutive series of pictures that constitutes a unit of action in a film", "a situation treated as an observable object", "a subdivis...
[ "an incident (real or imaginary)" ]
[ "scene%1:11:00::" ]
While five minutes ago the place had presented a scene of easy revelry, with Gyp Carmer a prominent figure, it was now as somnolent and dull as the day before payday.
easy
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[ "not hurried or forced" ]
[ "easy%5:00:00:unhurried:00" ]
While five minutes ago the place had presented a scene of easy revelry, with Gyp Carmer a prominent figure, it was now as somnolent and dull as the day before payday.
revelry
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[ "unrestrained merrymaking" ]
[ "revelry%1:04:00::" ]
While five minutes ago the place had presented a scene of easy revelry, with Gyp Carmer a prominent figure, it was now as somnolent and dull as the day before payday.
Gyp Carmer
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[ "a human being" ]
[ "person%1:03:00::" ]
While five minutes ago the place had presented a scene of easy revelry, with Gyp Carmer a prominent figure, it was now as somnolent and dull as the day before payday.
prominent
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[ "having a quality that thrusts itself into attention" ]
[ "prominent%5:00:00:conspicuous:00" ]
While five minutes ago the place had presented a scene of easy revelry, with Gyp Carmer a prominent figure, it was now as somnolent and dull as the day before payday.
figure
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[ "a well-known or notable person" ]
[ "figure%1:18:00::" ]
While five minutes ago the place had presented a scene of easy revelry, with Gyp Carmer a prominent figure, it was now as somnolent and dull as the day before payday.
was
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[ "have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)" ]
[ "be%2:42:03::" ]
While five minutes ago the place had presented a scene of easy revelry, with Gyp Carmer a prominent figure, it was now as somnolent and dull as the day before payday.
now
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[ "in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events" ]
[ "now%4:02:05::" ]
While five minutes ago the place had presented a scene of easy revelry, with Gyp Carmer a prominent figure, it was now as somnolent and dull as the day before payday.
somnolent
{ "name": "somnolent", "sense_definitions_list": [ "inclined to or marked by drowsiness" ] }
[ "inclined to or marked by drowsiness" ]
[ "somnolent%5:00:00:asleep:00" ]
While five minutes ago the place had presented a scene of easy revelry, with Gyp Carmer a prominent figure, it was now as somnolent and dull as the day before payday.
dull
{ "name": "dull", "sense_definitions_list": [ "make dull in appearance", "become dull or lusterless in appearance; lose shine or brightness", "deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping", "make numb or insensitive", "make dull or blunt", "become less interesting or attractive", "m...
[ "lacking in liveliness or animation" ]
[ "dull%3:00:03::" ]
While five minutes ago the place had presented a scene of easy revelry, with Gyp Carmer a prominent figure, it was now as somnolent and dull as the day before payday.
day
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[ "time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis" ]
[ "day%1:28:00::" ]
While five minutes ago the place had presented a scene of easy revelry, with Gyp Carmer a prominent figure, it was now as somnolent and dull as the day before payday.
payday
{ "name": "payday", "sense_definitions_list": [ "the day on which you receive pay for your work" ] }
[ "the day on which you receive pay for your work" ]
[ "payday%1:28:00::" ]
Carmer himself was nowhere to be seen.
Carmer
{ "name": "person", "sense_definitions_list": [ "a human being", "a human body (usually including the clothing)", "a grammatical category used in the classification of pronouns, possessive determiners, and verb forms according to whether they indicate the speaker, the addressee, or a third party" ] }
[ "a human being" ]
[ "person%1:03:00::" ]
Carmer himself was nowhere to be seen.
was
{ "name": "be", "sense_definitions_list": [ "a light strong brittle grey toxic bivalent metallic element", "have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)", "be identical to; be someone or something", "occupy a certain position or area; be somewhere", "have an ex...
[ "occupy a certain position or area; be somewhere" ]
[ "be%2:42:05::" ]
Carmer himself was nowhere to be seen.
nowhere
{ "name": "nowhere", "sense_definitions_list": [ "an insignificant place", "not anywhere; in or at or to no place" ] }
[ "not anywhere; in or at or to no place" ]
[ "nowhere%4:02:00::" ]
Carmer himself was nowhere to be seen.
seen
{ "name": "see", "sense_definitions_list": [ "the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located", "perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight", "perceive (an idea or situation) mentally", "perceive or be contemporaneous with", "imagine; conceive of; see in one's min...
[ "perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight" ]
[ "see%2:39:00::" ]
A man knocked the roulette ball about idly in its track, and another dozed at one of the card tables.
man
{ "name": "man", "sense_definitions_list": [ "an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)", "someone who serves in the armed forces; a member of a military force", "the generic use of the word to refer to any human being", "any living or extinct member of the family Hominidae characterized b...
[ "an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)" ]
[ "man%1:18:00::" ]
A man knocked the roulette ball about idly in its track, and another dozed at one of the card tables.
knocked
{ "name": "knock_about", "sense_definitions_list": [ "strike against forcefully", "be around; be alive or active" ] }
[ "strike against forcefully" ]
[ "knock_about%2:35:00::" ]
A man knocked the roulette ball about idly in its track, and another dozed at one of the card tables.
roulette ball
{ "name": "roulette_ball", "sense_definitions_list": [ "the ball used to play roulette" ] }
[ "the ball used to play roulette" ]
[ "roulette_ball%1:06:00::" ]
A man knocked the roulette ball about idly in its track, and another dozed at one of the card tables.
idly
{ "name": "idly", "sense_definitions_list": [ "in an idle manner" ] }
[ "in an idle manner" ]
[ "idly%4:02:00::" ]
A man knocked the roulette ball about idly in its track, and another dozed at one of the card tables.
track
{ "name": "track", "sense_definitions_list": [ "a line or route along which something travels or moves", "evidence pointing to a possible solution", "a pair of parallel rails providing a runway for wheels", "a course over which races are run", "a distinct selection of music from a recording or a...
[ "a line or route along which something travels or moves" ]
[ "track%1:17:00::" ]
A man knocked the roulette ball about idly in its track, and another dozed at one of the card tables.
dozed
{ "name": "doze", "sense_definitions_list": [ "a light fitful sleep", "sleep lightly or for a short period of time" ] }
[ "sleep lightly or for a short period of time" ]
[ "doze%2:29:00::" ]
A man knocked the roulette ball about idly in its track, and another dozed at one of the card tables.
card tables
{ "name": "card_table", "sense_definitions_list": [ "a table for playing cards (as in a casino)", "a small light table with folding legs; can be folded for storage" ] }
[ "a table for playing cards (as in a casino)" ]
[ "card_table%1:06:01::" ]
Two men murmured with their heads together at the end of the bar, while the sleek headed bartender absently polished a glass.
Two
{ "name": "two", "sense_definitions_list": [ "the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number", "one of the four playing cards in a deck that have two spots", "being one more than one" ] }
[ "being one more than one" ]
[ "two%5:00:00:cardinal:00" ]
Two men murmured with their heads together at the end of the bar, while the sleek headed bartender absently polished a glass.
men
{ "name": "man", "sense_definitions_list": [ "an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)", "someone who serves in the armed forces; a member of a military force", "the generic use of the word to refer to any human being", "any living or extinct member of the family Hominidae characterized b...
[ "an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)" ]
[ "man%1:18:00::" ]
Two men murmured with their heads together at the end of the bar, while the sleek headed bartender absently polished a glass.
murmured
{ "name": "murmur", "sense_definitions_list": [ "a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech", "a schwa that is incidental to the pronunciation of a consonant", "an abnormal sound of the heart; sometimes a sign of abnormal func...
[ "speak softly or indistinctly" ]
[ "murmur%2:32:00::" ]
Two men murmured with their heads together at the end of the bar, while the sleek headed bartender absently polished a glass.
heads
{ "name": "head", "sense_definitions_list": [ "the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains", "a single domestic animal", "that which is responsible for one's thoughts and feelings; the seat of the faculty of reason", "a person who is in cha...
[ "the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains" ]
[ "head%1:08:00::" ]
Two men murmured with their heads together at the end of the bar, while the sleek headed bartender absently polished a glass.
together
{ "name": "together", "sense_definitions_list": [ "mentally and emotionally stable", "in contact with each other or in proximity", "assembled in one place", "in each other's company", "at the same time", "with cooperation and interchange", "with a common plan" ] }
[ "in contact with each other or in proximity" ]
[ "together%4:02:02::" ]
Two men murmured with their heads together at the end of the bar, while the sleek headed bartender absently polished a glass.
end
{ "name": "end", "sense_definitions_list": [ "either extremity of something that has length", "the point in time at which something ends", "the concluding parts of an event or occurrence", "the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended ...
[ "either extremity of something that has length" ]
[ "end%1:15:00::" ]
Two men murmured with their heads together at the end of the bar, while the sleek headed bartender absently polished a glass.
bar
{ "name": "bar", "sense_definitions_list": [ "a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter", "a counter where you can obtain food or drink", "a rigid piece of metal or wood; usually used as a fastening or obstruction or weapon", "musical notation for a repeating pattern o...
[ "a counter where you can obtain food or drink" ]
[ "bar%1:06:05::" ]
Two men murmured with their heads together at the end of the bar, while the sleek headed bartender absently polished a glass.
headed
{ "name": "headed", "sense_definitions_list": [ "to go or travel towards", "be in charge of", "travel in front of; go in advance of others", "be the first or leading member of (a group) and excel", "direct the course; determine the direction of travelling", "take its rise", "be in the fr...
[ "having a head of a specified kind or anything that serves as a head; often used in combination" ]
[ "headed%3:00:01::" ]
Two men murmured with their heads together at the end of the bar, while the sleek headed bartender absently polished a glass.
bartender
{ "name": "bartender", "sense_definitions_list": [ "an employee who mixes and serves alcoholic drinks at a bar" ] }
[ "an employee who mixes and serves alcoholic drinks at a bar" ]
[ "bartender%1:18:00::" ]
Two men murmured with their heads together at the end of the bar, while the sleek headed bartender absently polished a glass.
absently
{ "name": "absently", "sense_definitions_list": [ "in an absentminded or preoccupied manner" ] }
[ "in an absentminded or preoccupied manner" ]
[ "absently%4:02:00::" ]
Two men murmured with their heads together at the end of the bar, while the sleek headed bartender absently polished a glass.
polished
{ "name": "polish", "sense_definitions_list": [ "the property of being smooth and shiny", "a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality; ; ; --Joseph Conrad", "a preparation used in polishing", "the Slavic language of Poland", "make (a surface) shine", "imp...
[ "make (a surface) shine" ]
[ "polish%2:35:00::" ]
Two men murmured with their heads together at the end of the bar, while the sleek headed bartender absently polished a glass.
glass
{ "name": "glass", "sense_definitions_list": [ "a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure", "a container for holding liquids while drinking", "the quantity a glass will hold", "a small refracting telescope", "an amphetamine derivative (trade name Methedrine) used in the form of...
[ "a container for holding liquids while drinking" ]
[ "glass%1:06:00::" ]
Looking the setup over, Stevens started coolly for the rear of the place.
Looking
{ "name": "look", "sense_definitions_list": [ "the feelings expressed on a person's face", "the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually", "physical appearance", "the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people", "perceive with att...
[ "perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards" ]
[ "look%2:39:00::" ]
Looking the setup over, Stevens started coolly for the rear of the place.
setup
{ "name": "setup", "sense_definitions_list": [ "equipment designed to serve a specific function", "the way something is organized or arranged", "an act that incriminates someone on a false charge" ] }
[ "the way something is organized or arranged" ]
[ "setup%1:07:00::" ]
Looking the setup over, Stevens started coolly for the rear of the place.
Stevens
{ "name": "person", "sense_definitions_list": [ "a human being", "a human body (usually including the clothing)", "a grammatical category used in the classification of pronouns, possessive determiners, and verb forms according to whether they indicate the speaker, the addressee, or a third party" ] }
[ "a human being" ]
[ "person%1:03:00::" ]
Looking the setup over, Stevens started coolly for the rear of the place.
started
{ "name": "start", "sense_definitions_list": [ "the beginning of anything", "the time at which something is supposed to begin", "a turn to be a starter (in a game at the beginning)", "a sudden involuntary movement", "the act of starting something", "a line indicating the location of the star...
[ "leave" ]
[ "start%2:38:02::" ]
Looking the setup over, Stevens started coolly for the rear of the place.
coolly
{ "name": "coolly", "sense_definitions_list": [ "in a composed and unconcerned manner" ] }
[ "in a composed and unconcerned manner" ]
[ "coolly%4:02:00::" ]
Looking the setup over, Stevens started coolly for the rear of the place.
rear
{ "name": "rear", "sense_definitions_list": [ "the back of a military formation or procession", "the side of an object that is opposite its front", "the part of something that is furthest from the normal viewer", "the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on", "the side that goes last or is...
[ "the part of something that is furthest from the normal viewer" ]
[ "rear%1:15:01::" ]
Looking the setup over, Stevens started coolly for the rear of the place.
place
{ "name": "place", "sense_definitions_list": [ "a point located with respect to surface features of some region", "any area set aside for a particular purpose", "an abstract mental location", "a general vicinity", "the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another", ...
[ "any area set aside for a particular purpose" ]
[ "place%1:15:04::" ]
`` Where yuh goin '' '?
goin
{ "name": "go", "sense_definitions_list": [ "a time for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)", "street names for methylenedioxymethamphetamine", "a usually brief attempt", "a board game for two players who place counters on a grid; the object is to surround and so capture the o...
[ "change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically" ]
[ "go%2:38:00::" ]
It was the barkeep.
was
{ "name": "be", "sense_definitions_list": [ "a light strong brittle grey toxic bivalent metallic element", "have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)", "be identical to; be someone or something", "occupy a certain position or area; be somewhere", "have an ex...
[ "be identical to; be someone or something" ]
[ "be%2:42:06::" ]
It was the barkeep.
barkeep
{ "name": "barkeep", "sense_definitions_list": [ "an employee who mixes and serves alcoholic drinks at a bar" ] }
[ "an employee who mixes and serves alcoholic drinks at a bar" ]
[ "barkeep%1:18:00::" ]
Halting, Pat turned to survey him deliberately.
Halting
{ "name": "halt", "sense_definitions_list": [ "the state of inactivity following an interruption", "the event of something ending", "an interruption or temporary suspension of progress or movement", "cause to stop", "come to a halt, stop moving", "stop from happening or developing", "sto...
[ "come to a halt, stop moving" ]
[ "halt%2:38:01::" ]
Halting, Pat turned to survey him deliberately.
Pat
{ "name": "person", "sense_definitions_list": [ "a human being", "a human body (usually including the clothing)", "a grammatical category used in the classification of pronouns, possessive determiners, and verb forms according to whether they indicate the speaker, the addressee, or a third party" ] }
[ "a human being" ]
[ "person%1:03:00::" ]
Halting, Pat turned to survey him deliberately.
turned
{ "name": "turn", "sense_definitions_list": [ "a circular segment of a curve", "the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course", "(game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession", "an unforeseen development", "a movement in a new direction", "the act of turning a...
[ "change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense" ]
[ "turn%2:38:00::" ]