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When he came to Baltimore, he was leaving a team which was supposed to win the National League pennant, and he was joining what seemed to be a second division American League club.	win	{ "name": "win", "sense_definitions_list": [ "a victory (as in a race or other competition)", "something won (especially money)", "be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious", "win something through one's efforts", "obtain advantages, such as points, etc.", "attain success or r...	[ "be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious" ]	[ "win%2:33:00::" ]
When he came to Baltimore, he was leaving a team which was supposed to win the National League pennant, and he was joining what seemed to be a second division American League club.	joining	{ "name": "join", "sense_definitions_list": [ "the shape or manner in which things come together and a connection is made", "a set containing all and only the members of two or more given sets", "become part of; become a member of a group or organization", "cause to become joined or linked", "co...	[ "become part of; become a member of a group or organization" ]	[ "join%2:41:00::" ]
When he came to Baltimore, he was leaving a team which was supposed to win the National League pennant, and he was joining what seemed to be a second division American League club.	seemed	{ "name": "seem", "sense_definitions_list": [ "give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect", "seem to be true, probable, or apparent", "appear to exist", "appear to one's own mind or opinion" ] }	[ "give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect" ]	[ "seem%2:39:00::" ]
When he came to Baltimore, he was leaving a team which was supposed to win the National League pennant, and he was joining what seemed to be a second division American League club.	be	{ "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...	[ "have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)" ]	[ "be%2:42:03::" ]
He was down, hard to talk to, and far too nonchalant on the field.	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...	[ "have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)" ]	[ "be%2:42:03::" ]
He was down, hard to talk to, and far too nonchalant on the field.	talk	{ "name": "talk", "sense_definitions_list": [ "an exchange of ideas via conversation", "discussion; (`talk about' is a less formal alternative for `discussion of')", "the act of giving a talk to an audience", "a speech that is open to the public", "idle gossip or rumor", "exchange thoughts; ...	[ "exchange thoughts; talk with" ]	[ "talk%2:32:01::" ]
As of now, that all seems behind him.	seems	{ "name": "seem", "sense_definitions_list": [ "give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect", "seem to be true, probable, or apparent", "appear to exist", "appear to one's own mind or opinion" ] }	[ "give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect" ]	[ "seem%2:39:00::" ]
He 's been entirely different all spring.	been	{ "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...	[ "have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)" ]	[ "be%2:42:03::" ]
And Walker looks stronger, seems to be throwing better than he did last year.	looks	{ "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...	[ "give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect" ]	[ "look%2:39:01::" ]
And Walker looks stronger, seems to be throwing better than he did last year.	seems	{ "name": "seem", "sense_definitions_list": [ "give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect", "seem to be true, probable, or apparent", "appear to exist", "appear to one's own mind or opinion" ] }	[ "give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect" ]	[ "seem%2:39:00::" ]
And Walker looks stronger, seems to be throwing better than he did last year.	throwing	{ "name": "throw", "sense_definitions_list": [ "the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)", "a single chance or instance", "the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam", "bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering...	[ "propel through the air" ]	[ "throw%2:35:00::" ]
Let him bounce back, and he could really set up the staff.	Let	{ "name": "let", "sense_definitions_list": [ "a brutal terrorist group active in Kashmir; fights against India with the goal of restoring Islamic rule of India", "a serve that strikes the net before falling into the receiver's court; the ball must be served again", "make it possible through a specific a...	[ "make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen" ]	[ "let%2:41:00::" ]
Let him bounce back, and he could really set up the staff.	bounce back	{ "name": "bounce_back", "sense_definitions_list": [ "improve in health" ] }	[ "improve in health" ]	[ "bounce_back%2:30:00::" ]
Let him bounce back, and he could really set up the staff.	set up	{ "name": "set_up", "sense_definitions_list": [ "set up or found", "create by putting components or members together", "construct, build, or erect", "get ready for a particular purpose or event", "put into a proper or systematic order", "begin, or enable someone else to begin, a venture by p...	[ "get ready for a particular purpose or event" ]	[ "set_up%2:30:00::" ]
So, if the Orioles are to improve, Brandt, Triandos and Walker will have to do it.	improve	{ "name": "improve", "sense_definitions_list": [ "to make better", "get better" ] }	[ "get better" ]	[ "improve%2:30:00::" ]
So far the platoons on left and right fielders do n't seem capable of carrying the load.	seem	{ "name": "seem", "sense_definitions_list": [ "give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect", "seem to be true, probable, or apparent", "appear to exist", "appear to one's own mind or opinion" ] }	[ "give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect" ]	[ "seem%2:39:00::" ]
So far the platoons on left and right fielders do n't seem capable of carrying the load.	carrying	{ "name": "carry", "sense_definitions_list": [ "the act of carrying something", "move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body", "have with oneself; have on one's person", "transmit or serve as the medium for transmission", "serve as a means for expressing somethi...	[ "bear or be able to bear the weight, pressure,or responsibility of" ]	[ "carry%2:35:09::" ]
Of course, this is n't taking into consideration the population of Nevada and New York city, but it 's the way things look from here at this point.	taking	{ "name": "take", "sense_definitions_list": [ "the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property", "the act of photographing a scene or part of a scene without interruption", "carry out", "require (time or space)", "take somebody somewhere", "get into ...	[ "experience or feel or submit to" ]	[ "take%2:39:00::" ]
Of course, this is n't taking into consideration the population of Nevada and New York city, but it 's the way things look from here at this point.	'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...	[ "have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)" ]	[ "be%2:42:03::" ]
Of course, this is n't taking into consideration the population of Nevada and New York city, but it 's the way things look from here at this point.	look	{ "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...	[ "give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect" ]	[ "look%2:39:01::" ]
Is the mother of an `` autistic '' child at fault?	Is	{ "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...	[ "have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)" ]	[ "be%2:42:03::" ]
( The `` autistic '' child is one who seems to lack a well-defined sense of self.	is	{ "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::" ]
( The `` autistic '' child is one who seems to lack a well-defined sense of self.	seems	{ "name": "seem", "sense_definitions_list": [ "give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect", "seem to be true, probable, or apparent", "appear to exist", "appear to one's own mind or opinion" ] }	[ "give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect" ]	[ "seem%2:39:00::" ]
( The `` autistic '' child is one who seems to lack a well-defined sense of self.	lack	{ "name": "lack", "sense_definitions_list": [ "the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable", "be without" ] }	[ "be without" ]	[ "lack%2:42:00::" ]
He tends to treat himself and other people as if they were objects - and sometimes he treats objects as if they were people. )	tends	{ "name": "tend", "sense_definitions_list": [ "have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined", "have care of or look after", "manage or run" ] }	[ "have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined" ]	[ "tend%2:42:01::" ]
He tends to treat himself and other people as if they were objects - and sometimes he treats objects as if they were people. )	treat	{ "name": "treat", "sense_definitions_list": [ "something considered choice to eat", "an occurrence that causes special pleasure or delight", "interact in a certain way", "subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition", "provide...	[ "interact in a certain way" ]	[ "treat%2:41:00::" ]
He tends to treat himself and other people as if they were objects - and sometimes he treats objects as if they were people. )	were	{ "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::" ]
He tends to treat himself and other people as if they were objects - and sometimes he treats objects as if they were people. )	treats	{ "name": "treat", "sense_definitions_list": [ "something considered choice to eat", "an occurrence that causes special pleasure or delight", "interact in a certain way", "subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition", "provide...	[ "interact in a certain way" ]	[ "treat%2:41:00::" ]
He tends to treat himself and other people as if they were objects - and sometimes he treats objects as if they were people. )	were	{ "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::" ]
Did his mother make him this way?	make	{ "name": "make", "sense_definitions_list": [ "a recognizable kind", "the act of mixing cards haphazardly", "engage in", "give certain properties to something", "make or cause to be or to become", "cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner", "give rise to; cause to happen or occur,...	[ "give certain properties to something" ]	[ "make%2:30:00::" ]
Some people believe she did.	believe	{ "name": "believe", "sense_definitions_list": [ "accept as true; take to be true", "judge or regard; look upon; judge", "be confident about something", "follow a credo; have a faith; be a believer", "credit with veracity" ] }	[ "judge or regard; look upon; judge" ]	[ "believe%2:31:04::" ]
We think differently.	think	{ "name": "think", "sense_definitions_list": [ "an instance of deliberate thinking", "judge or regard; look upon; judge", "expect, believe, or suppose", "use or exercise the mind or one's power of reason in order to make inferences, decisions, or arrive at a solution or judgments", "recall knowl...	[ "judge or regard; look upon; judge" ]	[ "think%2:31:01::" ]
We believe that autism, like so many other conditions of defect and deviation, is to a large extent inborn.	believe	{ "name": "believe", "sense_definitions_list": [ "accept as true; take to be true", "judge or regard; look upon; judge", "be confident about something", "follow a credo; have a faith; be a believer", "credit with veracity" ] }	[ "judge or regard; look upon; judge" ]	[ "believe%2:31:04::" ]
We believe that autism, like so many other conditions of defect and deviation, is to a large extent inborn.	is	{ "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...	[ "have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)" ]	[ "be%2:42:03::" ]
A mother can help a child adapt to his difficulties.	help	{ "name": "help", "sense_definitions_list": [ "the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose", "a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose", "a resource", "a means of serving", "give help or assi...	[ "give help or assistance; be of service" ]	[ "help%2:41:00::" ]
A mother can help a child adapt to his difficulties.	adapt	{ "name": "adapt", "sense_definitions_list": [ "make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose", "adapt or conform oneself to new or different conditions" ] }	[ "adapt or conform oneself to new or different conditions" ]	[ "adapt%2:30:02::" ]
Sometimes she can - to a large extent - help him overcome them.	help	{ "name": "help", "sense_definitions_list": [ "the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose", "a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose", "a resource", "a means of serving", "give help or assi...	[ "give help or assistance; be of service" ]	[ "help%2:41:00::" ]
Sometimes she can - to a large extent - help him overcome them.	overcome	{ "name": "overcome", "sense_definitions_list": [ "win a victory over", "get on top of; deal with successfully", "overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli", "overcome, usually through no fault or weakness of the person that is overcome" ] }	[ "win a victory over" ]	[ "overcome%2:33:03::" ]
But we do n't think she creates them.	think	{ "name": "think", "sense_definitions_list": [ "an instance of deliberate thinking", "judge or regard; look upon; judge", "expect, believe, or suppose", "use or exercise the mind or one's power of reason in order to make inferences, decisions, or arrive at a solution or judgments", "recall knowl...	[ "judge or regard; look upon; judge" ]	[ "think%2:31:01::" ]
But we do n't think she creates them.	creates	{ "name": "create", "sense_definitions_list": [ "make or cause to be or to become", "bring into existence", "pursue a creative activity; be engaged in a creative activity", "invest with a new title, office, or rank", "create by artistic means", "create or manufacture a man-made product" ] ...	[ "make or cause to be or to become" ]	[ "create%2:36:00::" ]
We do n't think she can make her child defective, emotionally disturbed or autistic.	think	{ "name": "think", "sense_definitions_list": [ "an instance of deliberate thinking", "judge or regard; look upon; judge", "expect, believe, or suppose", "use or exercise the mind or one's power of reason in order to make inferences, decisions, or arrive at a solution or judgments", "recall knowl...	[ "judge or regard; look upon; judge" ]	[ "think%2:31:01::" ]
We do n't think she can make her child defective, emotionally disturbed or autistic.	make	{ "name": "make", "sense_definitions_list": [ "a recognizable kind", "the act of mixing cards haphazardly", "engage in", "give certain properties to something", "make or cause to be or to become", "cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner", "give rise to; cause to happen or occur,...	[ "give certain properties to something" ]	[ "make%2:30:00::" ]
The mother of a difficult child can do a great deal to help her own child and often, by sharing her experiences, she can help other mothers with the same problem.	do	{ "name": "do", "sense_definitions_list": [ "an uproarious party", "the syllable naming the first (tonic) note of any major scale in solmization", "doctor's degree in osteopathy", "engage in", "carry out or perform an action", "get (something) done", "proceed or get along", "give ris...	[ "engage in" ]	[ "do%2:41:01::" ]
The mother of a difficult child can do a great deal to help her own child and often, by sharing her experiences, she can help other mothers with the same problem.	help	{ "name": "help", "sense_definitions_list": [ "the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose", "a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose", "a resource", "a means of serving", "give help or assi...	[ "improve the condition of" ]	[ "help%2:29:00::" ]
The mother of a difficult child can do a great deal to help her own child and often, by sharing her experiences, she can help other mothers with the same problem.	sharing	{ "name": "share", "sense_definitions_list": [ "assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group", "any of the equal portions into which the capital stock of a corporation is divided and ownership of which is evidenced by a stock certificate", "the allotment of some amount b...	[ "have, give, or receive a share of" ]	[ "share%2:40:01::" ]
The mother of a difficult child can do a great deal to help her own child and often, by sharing her experiences, she can help other mothers with the same problem.	help	{ "name": "help", "sense_definitions_list": [ "the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose", "a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose", "a resource", "a means of serving", "give help or assi...	[ "give help or assistance; be of service" ]	[ "help%2:41:00::" ]
Since little is known about autism, and almost nothing has been written for the layman, we 'd like to share one experienced mother 's comments.	known	{ "name": "know", "sense_definitions_list": [ "the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people", "be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about", "know how to do or perform something", "be aware of the truth of something...	[ "be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about" ]	[ "know%2:31:01::" ]
Since little is known about autism, and almost nothing has been written for the layman, we 'd like to share one experienced mother 's comments.	written	{ "name": "write", "sense_definitions_list": [ "produce a literary work", "communicate or express by writing", "have (one's written work) issued for publication", "communicate (with) in writing", "communicate by letter", "write music", "mark or trace on a surface", "record data on a ...	[ "communicate or express by writing" ]	[ "write%2:32:00::" ]
Since little is known about autism, and almost nothing has been written for the layman, we 'd like to share one experienced mother 's comments.	share	{ "name": "share", "sense_definitions_list": [ "assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group", "any of the equal portions into which the capital stock of a corporation is divided and ownership of which is evidenced by a stock certificate", "the allotment of some amount b...	[ "have, give, or receive a share of" ]	[ "share%2:40:01::" ]
She wrote :	wrote	{ "name": "write", "sense_definitions_list": [ "produce a literary work", "communicate or express by writing", "have (one's written work) issued for publication", "communicate (with) in writing", "communicate by letter", "write music", "mark or trace on a surface", "record data on a ...	[ "communicate or express by writing" ]	[ "write%2:32:00::" ]
`` As the mother of an autistic child who is lacking in interest and enthusiasm about almost anything, I have to manipulate my son 's fingers for him when he first plays with a new toy.	is	{ "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...	[ "have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)" ]	[ "be%2:42:03::" ]
`` As the mother of an autistic child who is lacking in interest and enthusiasm about almost anything, I have to manipulate my son 's fingers for him when he first plays with a new toy.	manipulate	{ "name": "manipulate", "sense_definitions_list": [ "influence or control shrewdly or deviously", "hold something in one's hands and move it", "tamper, with the purpose of deception", "manipulate in a fraudulent manner", "control (others or oneself) or influence skillfully, usually to one's adva...	[ "influence or control shrewdly or deviously" ]	[ "manipulate%2:41:00::" ]
`` As the mother of an autistic child who is lacking in interest and enthusiasm about almost anything, I have to manipulate my son 's fingers for him when he first plays with a new toy.	plays	{ "name": "play", "sense_definitions_list": [ "a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage", "a theatrical performance of a drama", "a preset plan of action in team sports", "a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill", "a state in which action is feasible"...	[ "be at play; be engaged in playful activity; amuse oneself in a way characteristic of children" ]	[ "play%2:41:03::" ]
He wants me to do everything for him.	wants	{ "name": "want", "sense_definitions_list": [ "a state of extreme poverty", "the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable", "anything that is necessary but lacking", "a specific feeling of desire", "feel or have a desire for; want strongly", "have need of", "hunt or look ...	[ "feel or have a desire for; want strongly" ]	[ "want%2:37:00::" ]
He wants me to do everything for him.	do	{ "name": "do", "sense_definitions_list": [ "an uproarious party", "the syllable naming the first (tonic) note of any major scale in solmization", "doctor's degree in osteopathy", "engage in", "carry out or perform an action", "get (something) done", "proceed or get along", "give ris...	[ "engage in" ]	[ "do%2:41:01::" ]
`` You do n't believe that autistic children become autistic because of something that happens to them or because of the way their mother treats them.	believe	{ "name": "believe", "sense_definitions_list": [ "accept as true; take to be true", "judge or regard; look upon; judge", "be confident about something", "follow a credo; have a faith; be a believer", "credit with veracity" ] }	[ "judge or regard; look upon; judge" ]	[ "believe%2:31:04::" ]
`` You do n't believe that autistic children become autistic because of something that happens to them or because of the way their mother treats them.	become	{ "name": "become", "sense_definitions_list": [ "enter or assume a certain state or condition", "undergo a change or development", "come into existence", "enhance the appearance of" ] }	[ "enter or assume a certain state or condition" ]	[ "become%2:30:00::" ]
`` You do n't believe that autistic children become autistic because of something that happens to them or because of the way their mother treats them.	happens	{ "name": "happen", "sense_definitions_list": [ "come to pass", "happen, occur, or be the case in the course of events or by chance; ; (Santayana)", "chance to be or do something, without intention or causation", "come into being; become reality", "come upon, as if by accident; meet with" ] }	[ "happen, occur, or be the case in the course of events or by chance; ; (Santayana)" ]	[ "happen%2:30:02::" ]
`` You do n't believe that autistic children become autistic because of something that happens to them or because of the way their mother treats them.	treats	{ "name": "treat", "sense_definitions_list": [ "something considered choice to eat", "an occurrence that causes special pleasure or delight", "interact in a certain way", "subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition", "provide...	[ "interact in a certain way" ]	[ "treat%2:41:00::" ]
I know, that my son wants control and direction, but being autistic myself I cannot give full control or direction.	know	{ "name": "know", "sense_definitions_list": [ "the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people", "be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about", "know how to do or perform something", "be aware of the truth of something...	[ "be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about" ]	[ "know%2:31:01::" ]
I know, that my son wants control and direction, but being autistic myself I cannot give full control or direction.	wants	{ "name": "want", "sense_definitions_list": [ "a state of extreme poverty", "the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable", "anything that is necessary but lacking", "a specific feeling of desire", "feel or have a desire for; want strongly", "have need of", "hunt or look ...	[ "feel or have a desire for; want strongly" ]	[ "want%2:37:00::" ]
I know, that my son wants control and direction, but being autistic myself I cannot give full control or direction.	being	{ "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...	[ "have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)" ]	[ "be%2:42:03::" ]
I know, that my son wants control and direction, but being autistic myself I cannot give full control or direction.	give	{ "name": "give", "sense_definitions_list": [ "the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length", "cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense", "be the cause or source of", "transfer possession of something concrete or abstract to somebody", "conve...	[ "cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense" ]	[ "give%2:40:03::" ]
`` One thing I notice which I have seldom heard mentioned.	notice	{ "name": "notice", "sense_definitions_list": [ "an announcement containing information about an event; ; ; \"a notice of sale", "the act of noticing or paying attention", "a request for payment", "advance notification (usually written) of the intention to withdraw from an arrangement of contract", ...	[ "notice or perceive" ]	[ "notice%2:39:00::" ]
`` One thing I notice which I have seldom heard mentioned.	heard	{ "name": "hear", "sense_definitions_list": [ "perceive (sound) via the auditory sense", "get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally", "examine or hear (evidence or a case) by judicial process", "receive a communication from someone", "listen and pay attention" ] }	[ "perceive (sound) via the auditory sense" ]	[ "hear%2:39:00::" ]
`` One thing I notice which I have seldom heard mentioned.	mentioned	{ "name": "mention", "sense_definitions_list": [ "a remark that calls attention to something or someone", "a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage", "an official recognition of merit", "make reference to", "make mention of", "commend" ] }	[ "make reference to" ]	[ "mention%2:32:02::" ]
This is that autistic people do n't enjoy physical contact with others - for instance, my children and I.	is	{ "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::" ]
This is that autistic people do n't enjoy physical contact with others - for instance, my children and I.	enjoy	{ "name": "enjoy", "sense_definitions_list": [ "derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in", "have benefit from", "get pleasure from", "have for one's benefit", "take delight in" ] }	[ "derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in" ]	[ "enjoy%2:37:00::" ]
When I hold my son he stiffens his whole body in my arms until he is as straight and stiff as a board.	hold	{ "name": "hold", "sense_definitions_list": [ "the act of grasping", "understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something", "power by which something or someone is affected or dominated", "time during which some action is awaited", "a state of being confined (usually for ...	[ "have or hold in one's hands or grip" ]	[ "hold%2:35:00::" ]
When I hold my son he stiffens his whole body in my arms until he is as straight and stiff as a board.	stiffens	{ "name": "stiffen", "sense_definitions_list": [ "become stiff or stiffer", "make stiff or stiffer", "restrict" ] }	[ "make stiff or stiffer" ]	[ "stiffen%2:30:01::" ]
When I hold my son he stiffens his whole body in my arms until he is as straight and stiff as a board.	is	{ "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...	[ "have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)" ]	[ "be%2:42:03::" ]
He pushes and straightens himself as if he can n't stand the feeling of being held.	pushes	{ "name": "push", "sense_definitions_list": [ "the act of applying force in order to move something away", "the force used in pushing", "enterprising or ambitious drive", "an electrical switch operated by pressing", "an effort to advance", "move with force,", "press, drive, or impel (som...	[ "move with force," ]	[ "push%2:38:00::" ]
He pushes and straightens himself as if he can n't stand the feeling of being held.	straightens	{ "name": "straighten", "sense_definitions_list": [ "straighten up or out; make straight", "make straight", "get up from a sitting or slouching position", "put (things or places) in order", "straighten by unrolling", "make straight or straighter" ] }	[ "straighten up or out; make straight" ]	[ "straighten%2:38:00::" ]
He pushes and straightens himself as if he can n't stand the feeling of being held.	stand	{ "name": "stand", "sense_definitions_list": [ "a support or foundation", "the position where a thing or person stands", "a growth of similar plants (usually trees) in a particular area", "a small table for holding articles of various kinds", "a support for displaying various articles", "an ...	[ "put up with something or somebody unpleasant" ]	[ "stand%2:31:00::" ]
He pushes and straightens himself as if he can n't stand the feeling of being held.	held	{ "name": "hold", "sense_definitions_list": [ "the act of grasping", "understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something", "power by which something or someone is affected or dominated", "time during which some action is awaited", "a state of being confined (usually for ...	[ "have or hold in one's hands or grip" ]	[ "hold%2:35:00::" ]
Physical contact is uncomforatble for him ''!	is	{ "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...	[ "have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)" ]	[ "be%2:42:03::" ]
This mother is quite correct.	is	{ "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...	[ "have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)" ]	[ "be%2:42:03::" ]
As a rule, the autistic child does n't enjoy physical contact with others.	enjoy	{ "name": "enjoy", "sense_definitions_list": [ "derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in", "have benefit from", "get pleasure from", "have for one's benefit", "take delight in" ] }	[ "get pleasure from" ]	[ "enjoy%2:37:01::" ]
Parents have to find other ways of comforting him.	find	{ "name": "find", "sense_definitions_list": [ "a productive insight", "the act of discovering something", "come upon, as if by accident; meet with", "discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of", "come upon after searching; find the location of something that was missed or lost", ...	[ "get something or somebody for a specific purpose" ]	[ "find%2:40:01::" ]
Parents have to find other ways of comforting him.	comforting	{ "name": "comfort", "sense_definitions_list": [ "a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain", "a feeling of freedom from worry or disappointment", "the act of consoling; giving relief in affliction", "a freedom from financial difficulty that promotes a comfortable state", "satisfaction or phy...	[ "lessen pain or discomfort; alleviate" ]	[ "comfort%2:29:00::" ]
For the young child this may be no more than providing food, light or movement.	be	{ "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::" ]
For the young child this may be no more than providing food, light or movement.	providing	{ "name": "provide", "sense_definitions_list": [ "give something useful or necessary to", "give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance", "determine (what is to happen in certain contingencies), especially by including a proviso condition or stipulation", "mount or put up",...	[ "give something useful or necessary to" ]	[ "provide%2:40:00::" ]
As he grows older it may be a matter of providing some accustomed object ( his `` magic '' thing ).	grows	{ "name": "grow", "sense_definitions_list": [ "pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become", "become larger, greater, or bigger; expand or gain", "increase in size by natural process", "cause to grow or develop", "develop and reach maturity; undergo maturati...	[ "pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become" ]	[ "grow%2:30:03::" ]
As he grows older it may be a matter of providing some accustomed object ( his `` magic '' thing ).	be	{ "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::" ]
As he grows older it may be a matter of providing some accustomed object ( his `` magic '' thing ).	providing	{ "name": "provide", "sense_definitions_list": [ "give something useful or necessary to", "give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance", "determine (what is to happen in certain contingencies), especially by including a proviso condition or stipulation", "mount or put up",...	[ "give something useful or necessary to" ]	[ "provide%2:40:00::" ]
Or certain words or rituals that child and adult go through may do the trick.	go through	{ "name": "go_through", "sense_definitions_list": [ "go or live through", "apply thoroughly; think through", "go across or through", "eat immoderately", "pursue to a conclusion or bring to a successful issue" ] }	[ "go or live through" ]	[ "go_through%2:39:00::" ]
Or certain words or rituals that child and adult go through may do the trick.	do	{ "name": "do", "sense_definitions_list": [ "an uproarious party", "the syllable naming the first (tonic) note of any major scale in solmization", "doctor's degree in osteopathy", "engage in", "carry out or perform an action", "get (something) done", "proceed or get along", "give ris...	[ "engage in" ]	[ "do%2:41:01::" ]
The answer is different for each autistic child, but for most there is an answer.	is	{ "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...	[ "have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)" ]	[ "be%2:42:03::" ]
Only ingenuity will uncover it.	uncover	{ "name": "uncover", "sense_definitions_list": [ "make visible", "remove all or part of one's clothes to show one's body" ] }	[ "make visible" ]	[ "uncover%2:39:00::" ]
`` Dear Doctors : We learned this year that our older son, Daniel, is autistic.	learned	{ "name": "learn", "sense_definitions_list": [ "gain knowledge or skills", "get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally", "commit to memory; learn by heart", "be a student of a certain subject", "impart skills or knowledge to", "find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually ...	[ "get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally" ]	[ "learn%2:31:01::" ]
`` Dear Doctors : We learned this year that our older son, Daniel, is autistic.	is	{ "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...	[ "have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)" ]	[ "be%2:42:03::" ]
We did not accept the diagnosis at once, but gradually we are coming to.	accept	{ "name": "accept", "sense_definitions_list": [ "consider or hold as true", "receive willingly something given or offered", "give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to", "react favorably to; consider right and proper", "admit into a group or community", "take on as one's own the expe...	[ "consider or hold as true" ]	[ "accept%2:31:00::" ]
Fortunately, there is a nursery school which he has been able to attend, with a group of normal children.	been	{ "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...	[ "have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)" ]	[ "be%2:42:03::" ]
Fortunately, there is a nursery school which he has been able to attend, with a group of normal children.	attend	{ "name": "attend", "sense_definitions_list": [ "be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.", "take charge of or deal with", "to accompany as a circumstance or follow as a result", "work for or be a servant to", "give heed (to)" ] }	[ "be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc." ]	[ "attend%2:42:00::" ]
`` I try to treat Daniel as if he were normal, though of course I realize he is far from that at present.	try	{ "name": "try", "sense_definitions_list": [ "earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something", "make an effort or attempt", "put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to", "put on trial or hear a case and sit as the judge at the trial of", "take a s...	[ "make an effort or attempt" ]	[ "try%2:41:00::" ]
`` I try to treat Daniel as if he were normal, though of course I realize he is far from that at present.	treat	{ "name": "treat", "sense_definitions_list": [ "something considered choice to eat", "an occurrence that causes special pleasure or delight", "interact in a certain way", "subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition", "provide...	[ "interact in a certain way" ]	[ "treat%2:41:00::" ]
`` I try to treat Daniel as if he were normal, though of course I realize he is far from that at present.	were	{ "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...	[ "have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)" ]	[ "be%2:42:03::" ]
`` I try to treat Daniel as if he were normal, though of course I realize he is far from that at present.	realize	{ "name": "realize", "sense_definitions_list": [ "be fully aware or cognizant of", "perceive (an idea or situation) mentally", "make real or concrete; give reality or substance to", "earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages", "convert into cash; of goods and prope...	[ "be fully aware or cognizant of" ]	[ "realize%2:31:01::" ]
`` I try to treat Daniel as if he were normal, though of course I realize he is far from that at present.	is	{ "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...	[ "have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)" ]	[ "be%2:42:03::" ]
What I do is to try to bring him into contact with reality as much as possible.	do	{ "name": "do", "sense_definitions_list": [ "an uproarious party", "the syllable naming the first (tonic) note of any major scale in solmization", "doctor's degree in osteopathy", "engage in", "carry out or perform an action", "get (something) done", "proceed or get along", "give ris...	[ "engage in" ]	[ "do%2:41:01::" ]

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