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He was invulnerable to attack, but he could be handled, Mickey knew, if he could be brought to make the first move.	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 invulnerable to attack, but he could be handled, Mickey knew, if he could be brought to make the first move.	handled	{ "name": "handle", "sense_definitions_list": [ "the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it", "be in charge of, act on, or dispose of", "interact in a certain way", "act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression", "touch, lift, or hold with the han...	[ "interact in a certain way" ]	[ "handle%2:41:03::" ]
He was invulnerable to attack, but he could be handled, Mickey knew, if he could be brought to make the first move.	knew	{ "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::" ]
He was invulnerable to attack, but he could be handled, Mickey knew, if he could be brought to make the first move.	brought	{ "name": "bring", "sense_definitions_list": [ "take something or somebody with oneself somewhere", "cause to come into a particular state or condition", "cause to happen or to occur as a consequence", "go or come after and bring or take back", "bring into a different state", "be accompanied...	[ "cause to come into a particular state or condition" ]	[ "bring%2:35:04::" ]
He was invulnerable to attack, but he could be handled, Mickey knew, if he could be brought to make the first move.	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,...	[ "engage in" ]	[ "make%2:41:00::" ]
They were eight feet apart when Roberts cleared the last step.	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...	[ "occupy a certain position or area; be somewhere" ]	[ "be%2:42:05::" ]
They were eight feet apart when Roberts cleared the last step.	cleared	{ "name": "clear", "sense_definitions_list": [ "the state of being free of suspicion", "a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water", "rid of obstructions", "make a way or path by removing objects", "become clear", "grant authorization or clearance for", "remove", "go u...	[ "pass by, over, or under without making contact" ]	[ "clear%2:38:00::" ]
Mickey waited with slack arms.	waited	{ "name": "wait", "sense_definitions_list": [ "time during which some action is awaited", "the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)", "stay in one place and anticipate or expect something", "wait before acting", "look forward to the probable occurrence of", ...	[ "stay in one place and anticipate or expect something" ]	[ "wait%2:42:00::" ]
`` Any time, Roberts '', he said.	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::" ]
`` Or would it be easier if I put my hands in my pockets ''?	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::" ]
`` Or would it be easier if I put my hands in my pockets ''?	put	{ "name": "put", "sense_definitions_list": [ "the option to sell a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date", "put into a certain place or abstract location", "cause to be in a certain state; cause to be in a certain relation", "formulate in a particular ...	[ "cause to be in a certain state; cause to be in a certain relation" ]	[ "put%2:35:05::" ]
The taunt was lost on Roberts.	lost	{ "name": "lose", "sense_definitions_list": [ "fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense", "fail to win", "suffer the loss of a person through death or removal", "place (something) where one cannot find it again", "miss from one's possessions; lose sig...	[ "fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense" ]	[ "lose%2:40:02::" ]
He advanced slowly, directly, giving no hint of a feint to either side.	advanced	{ "name": "advance", "sense_definitions_list": [ "a movement forward", "a change for the better; progress in development", "a tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others", "the act of moving forward (as toward a goal)", "an amount paid before it is earned", "increase in p...	[ "move forward, also in the metaphorical sense" ]	[ "advance%2:38:00::" ]
He advanced slowly, directly, giving no hint of a feint to either side.	giving	{ "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...	[ "convey or reveal information" ]	[ "give%2:40:07::" ]
He was just short of arm 's reach when he stopped.	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::" ]
He was just short of arm 's reach when he stopped.	stopped	{ "name": "stop", "sense_definitions_list": [ "the event of something ending", "the act of stopping something", "a brief stay in the course of a journey", "the state of inactivity following an interruption", "a spot where something halts or pauses", "a consonant produced by stopping the flow...	[ "come to a halt, stop moving" ]	[ "stop%2:38:00::" ]
Mickey backed off two steps, forcing him to come on again.	backed off	{ "name": "back_off", "sense_definitions_list": [ "move backwards from a certain position", "remove oneself from an obligation" ] }	[ "move backwards from a certain position" ]	[ "back_off%2:38:00::" ]
Mickey backed off two steps, forcing him to come on again.	forcing	{ "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...	[ "urge or force (a person) to an action; constrain or motivate" ]	[ "force%2:36:00::" ]
Mickey backed off two steps, forcing him to come on again.	come on	{ "name": "come_on", "sense_definitions_list": [ "appear or become visible; make a showing", "move towards", "develop in a positive way", "start running, functioning, or operating", "occur or become available" ] }	[ "move towards" ]	[ "come_on%2:38:00::" ]
There was a fixed grin on Roberts ' face, made hideous by the swollen nose and the smeared blood.	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...	[ "happen, occur, take place" ]	[ "be%2:42:04::" ]
There was a fixed grin on Roberts ' face, made hideous by the swollen nose and the smeared blood.	made	{ "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::" ]
Mickey backed off again and Roberts hesitated, then came along.	backed off	{ "name": "back_off", "sense_definitions_list": [ "move backwards from a certain position", "remove oneself from an obligation" ] }	[ "move backwards from a certain position" ]	[ "back_off%2:38:00::" ]
Mickey backed off again and Roberts hesitated, then came along.	hesitated	{ "name": "hesitate", "sense_definitions_list": [ "pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness", "interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing" ] }	[ "pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness" ]	[ "hesitate%2:42:00::" ]
Mickey backed off again and Roberts hesitated, then came along.	came	{ "name": "come", "sense_definitions_list": [ "the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract", "move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody", "reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress", "come to pass; arriv...	[ "move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody" ]	[ "come%2:38:00::" ]
They moved in a series of rhythmic fits and starts, a macabre dance - two steps back, two steps forward, two steps back.	moved	{ "name": "move", "sense_definitions_list": [ "the act of deciding to do something", "the act of changing your residence or place of business", "a change of position that does not entail a change of location", "the act of changing location from one place to another", "(game) a player's turn to t...	[ "change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically" ]	[ "move%2:38:03::" ]
Mickey felt his shoulders come up against the wall beside the heavy slab front door.	felt	{ "name": "feel", "sense_definitions_list": [ "an intuitive awareness; or", "the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people", "a property perceived by touch", "manual stimulation of the genital area for sexual pleasure", "undergo an emotional sensation or be...	[ "perceive by a physical sensation, e.g., coming from the skin or muscles" ]	[ "feel%2:39:00::" ]
Mickey felt his shoulders come up against the wall beside the heavy slab front door.	come up	{ "name": "come_up", "sense_definitions_list": [ "bring forth, usually something desirable", "result or issue", "move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody", "come to the surface", "originate or come into being", "move upward", "be mentioned", ...	[ "move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody" ]	[ "come_up%2:38:02::" ]
This was going to be it now, any second, and what he had to remember was to keep his eye on the razor, no matter what, even if Roberts should feint with a kick to the groin, the deadly hand was his exclusive concern.	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::" ]
This was going to be it now, any second, and what he had to remember was to keep his eye on the razor, no matter what, even if Roberts should feint with a kick to the groin, the deadly hand was his exclusive concern.	remember	{ "name": "remember", "sense_definitions_list": [ "recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection", "keep in mind for attention or consideration", "recapture the past; indulge in memories", "show appreciation to", "mention favorably, as in prayer", "mention as by way of greeting or to ind...	[ "keep in mind for attention or consideration" ]	[ "remember%2:31:01::" ]
This was going to be it now, any second, and what he had to remember was to keep his eye on the razor, no matter what, even if Roberts should feint with a kick to the groin, the deadly hand was his exclusive concern.	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::" ]
This was going to be it now, any second, and what he had to remember was to keep his eye on the razor, no matter what, even if Roberts should feint with a kick to the groin, the deadly hand was his exclusive concern.	keep	{ "name": "keep", "sense_definitions_list": [ "the financial means whereby one lives", "the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress", "a cell in a jail or prison", "keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g.,", "continue a certain state, condition, or activity", ...	[ "keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g.," ]	[ "keep%2:42:00::" ]
This was going to be it now, any second, and what he had to remember was to keep his eye on the razor, no matter what, even if Roberts should feint with a kick to the groin, the deadly hand was his exclusive concern.	feint	{ "name": "feint", "sense_definitions_list": [ "any distracting or deceptive maneuver (as a mock attack)", "deceive by a mock action" ] }	[ "deceive by a mock action" ]	[ "feint%2:36:00::" ]
This was going to be it now, any second, and what he had to remember was to keep his eye on the razor, no matter what, even if Roberts should feint with a kick to the groin, the deadly hand was his exclusive concern.	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::" ]
The kick came, sudden and vicious but short.	came	{ "name": "come", "sense_definitions_list": [ "the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract", "move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody", "reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress", "come to pass; arriv...	[ "come to pass; arrive, as in due course" ]	[ "come%2:30:01::" ]
Mickey 's guts twisted with the effort, but he kept his eye on the weapon.	twisted	{ "name": "twist", "sense_definitions_list": [ "an unforeseen development", "an interpretation of a text or action", "any clever maneuver", "the act of rotating rapidly", "a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments", "a sharp bend in a line produced when a line having a loop is pulled tight", ...	[ "cause (a plastic object) to assume a crooked or angular form" ]	[ "twist%2:35:02::" ]
Mickey 's guts twisted with the effort, but he kept his eye on the weapon.	kept	{ "name": "keep", "sense_definitions_list": [ "the financial means whereby one lives", "the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress", "a cell in a jail or prison", "keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g.,", "continue a certain state, condition, or activity", ...	[ "keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g.," ]	[ "keep%2:42:00::" ]
It moved in a silver arc toward his throat, then veered downward.	moved	{ "name": "move", "sense_definitions_list": [ "the act of deciding to do something", "the act of changing your residence or place of business", "a change of position that does not entail a change of location", "the act of changing location from one place to another", "(game) a player's turn to t...	[ "change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically" ]	[ "move%2:38:03::" ]
It moved in a silver arc toward his throat, then veered downward.	veered	{ "name": "veer", "sense_definitions_list": [ "turn sharply; change direction abruptly", "shift to a clockwise direction" ] }	[ "turn sharply; change direction abruptly" ]	[ "veer%2:38:00::" ]
He hunched his left shoulder into it and slashed at Roberts ' forearm with his own, felt the blade slide off his sleeve.	hunched	{ "name": "hunch", "sense_definitions_list": [ "an impression that something might be the case", "the act of bending yourself into a humped position", "round one's back by bending forward and drawing the shoulders forward" ] }	[ "round one's back by bending forward and drawing the shoulders forward" ]	[ "hunch%2:38:00::" ]
He hunched his left shoulder into it and slashed at Roberts ' forearm with his own, felt the blade slide off his sleeve.	slashed	{ "name": "slash", "sense_definitions_list": [ "a wound made by cutting", "an open tract of land in a forest that is strewn with debris from logging (or fire or wind)", "a punctuation mark (/) used to separate related items of information", "a strong sweeping cut made with a sharp instrument", "...	[ "beat severely with a whip or rod" ]	[ "slash%2:35:02::" ]
He hunched his left shoulder into it and slashed at Roberts ' forearm with his own, felt the blade slide off his sleeve.	felt	{ "name": "feel", "sense_definitions_list": [ "an intuitive awareness; or", "the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people", "a property perceived by touch", "manual stimulation of the genital area for sexual pleasure", "undergo an emotional sensation or be...	[ "perceive by a physical sensation, e.g., coming from the skin or muscles" ]	[ "feel%2:39:00::" ]
He hunched his left shoulder into it and slashed at Roberts ' forearm with his own, felt the blade slide off his sleeve.	slide	{ "name": "slide", "sense_definitions_list": [ "a small flat rectangular piece of glass on which specimens can be mounted for microscopic study", "(geology) the descent of a large mass of earth or rocks or snow etc.", "(music) rapid sliding up or down the musical scale", "plaything consisting of a s...	[ "move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner" ]	[ "slide%2:38:01::" ]
Before Roberts could move inside to cut upward toward his face, he slammed his right fist into Roberts ' belly.	move	{ "name": "move", "sense_definitions_list": [ "the act of deciding to do something", "the act of changing your residence or place of business", "a change of position that does not entail a change of location", "the act of changing location from one place to another", "(game) a player's turn to t...	[ "move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion" ]	[ "move%2:38:00::" ]
Before Roberts could move inside to cut upward toward his face, he slammed his right fist into Roberts ' belly.	cut	{ "name": "cut", "sense_definitions_list": [ "a share of the profits", "(film) an immediate transition from one shot to the next", "a trench resembling a furrow that was made by erosion or excavation", "a step on some scale", "a wound made by cutting", "a piece of meat that has been cut from...	[ "hit (a ball) with a spin so that it turns in the opposite direction" ]	[ "cut%2:35:07::" ]
Before Roberts could move inside to cut upward toward his face, he slammed his right fist into Roberts ' belly.	slammed	{ "name": "slam", "sense_definitions_list": [ "winning all or all but one of the tricks in bridge", "the noise made by the forceful impact of two objects", "a forceful impact that makes a loud noise", "an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect", ...	[ "strike violently" ]	[ "slam%2:35:00::" ]
Roberts sagged and slashed at him wildly.	sagged	{ "name": "sag", "sense_definitions_list": [ "a shape that sags", "droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness", "cause to sag" ] }	[ "droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness" ]	[ "sag%2:38:00::" ]
Roberts sagged and slashed at him wildly.	slashed	{ "name": "slash", "sense_definitions_list": [ "a wound made by cutting", "an open tract of land in a forest that is strewn with debris from logging (or fire or wind)", "a punctuation mark (/) used to separate related items of information", "a strong sweeping cut made with a sharp instrument", "...	[ "beat severely with a whip or rod" ]	[ "slash%2:35:02::" ]
Ducking, Mickey tripped and fell to one side, landing heavily on the wood floor.	Ducking	{ "name": "duck", "sense_definitions_list": [ "small wild or domesticated web-footed broad-billed swimming bird usually having a depressed body and short legs", "(cricket) a score of nothing by a batsman", "flesh of a duck (domestic or wild)", "a heavy cotton fabric of plain weave; used for clothing...	[ "to move (the head or body) quickly downwards or away" ]	[ "duck%2:38:00::" ]
Ducking, Mickey tripped and fell to one side, landing heavily on the wood floor.	tripped	{ "name": "trip", "sense_definitions_list": [ "a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)", "a hallucinatory experience induced by drugs", "an accidental misstep threatening (or causing) a fall", "an exciting or stimulating experience", "a catch mechanism that acts as a switch", ...	[ "miss a step and fall or nearly fall" ]	[ "trip%2:38:00::" ]
Ducking, Mickey tripped and fell to one side, landing heavily on the wood floor.	fell	{ "name": "fall", "sense_definitions_list": [ "the season when the leaves fall from the trees", "a sudden drop from an upright position", "the lapse of mankind into sinfulness because of the sin of Adam and Eve", "a downward slope or bend", "a lapse into sin; a loss of innocence or of chastity",...	[ "descend in free fall under the influence of gravity" ]	[ "fall%2:38:03::" ]
Ducking, Mickey tripped and fell to one side, landing heavily on the wood floor.	landing	{ "name": "land", "sense_definitions_list": [ "the land on which real estate is located", "material in the top layer of the surface of the earth in which plants can grow (especially with reference to its quality or use)", "territory over which rule or control is exercised", "the solid part of the ea...	[ "reach or come to rest" ]	[ "land%2:38:00::" ]
Then Roberts was on him, gasping for breath and for a couple of seconds Mickey lost sight of the blade.	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::" ]
Then Roberts was on him, gasping for breath and for a couple of seconds Mickey lost sight of the blade.	gasping	{ "name": "gasp", "sense_definitions_list": [ "a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open", "breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted" ] }	[ "breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted" ]	[ "gasp%2:29:00::" ]
Then Roberts was on him, gasping for breath and for a couple of seconds Mickey lost sight of the blade.	lost	{ "name": "lose", "sense_definitions_list": [ "fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense", "fail to win", "suffer the loss of a person through death or removal", "place (something) where one cannot find it again", "miss from one's possessions; lose sig...	[ "fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense" ]	[ "lose%2:40:02::" ]
He felt it rip at the side of his jacket and a momentary sting under his left ribs.	felt	{ "name": "feel", "sense_definitions_list": [ "an intuitive awareness; or", "the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people", "a property perceived by touch", "manual stimulation of the genital area for sexual pleasure", "undergo an emotional sensation or be...	[ "perceive by a physical sensation, e.g., coming from the skin or muscles" ]	[ "feel%2:39:00::" ]
He felt it rip at the side of his jacket and a momentary sting under his left ribs.	rip	{ "name": "rip", "sense_definitions_list": [ "a dissolute man in fashionable society", "an opening made forcibly as by pulling apart", "a stretch of turbulent water in a river or the sea caused by one current flowing into or across another current", "the act of rending or ripping or splitting someth...	[ "tear or be torn violently" ]	[ "rip%2:35:00::" ]
He got a knee up into Roberts ' belly, used both hands and heaved him clear, then scrambled to his feet.	got	{ "name": "get", "sense_definitions_list": [ "a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent", "come into the possession of something concrete or abstract", "enter or assume a certain state or condition", "cause to move; cause to be in...	[ "cause to move; cause to be in a certain position or condition" ]	[ "get%2:30:02::" ]
He got a knee up into Roberts ' belly, used both hands and heaved him clear, then scrambled to his feet.	used	{ "name": "use", "sense_definitions_list": [ "the act of using", "what something is used for", "a particular service", "(economics) the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing", "(psychology) an automatic pattern of behavior in reaction to a specific situation; may be ...	[ "put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose" ]	[ "use%2:34:01::" ]
He got a knee up into Roberts ' belly, used both hands and heaved him clear, then scrambled to his feet.	heaved	{ "name": "heave", "sense_definitions_list": [ "an upward movement (especially a rhythmical rising and falling)", "(geology) a horizontal dislocation", "the act of lifting something with great effort", "an involuntary spasm of ineffectual vomiting", "the act of raising something", "throwing ...	[ "throw with great effort" ]	[ "heave%2:35:01::" ]
He got a knee up into Roberts ' belly, used both hands and heaved him clear, then scrambled to his feet.	scrambled	{ "name": "scramble", "sense_definitions_list": [ "an unceremonious and disorganized struggle", "rushing about hastily in an undignified way", "to move hurriedly", "climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling", "bring into random order", "stir vigorously", "make unintelligible" ] }	[ "to move hurriedly" ]	[ "scramble%2:38:00::" ]
They were in the center of the lobby now.	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...	[ "occupy a certain position or area; be somewhere" ]	[ "be%2:42:05::" ]
Still clutching the razor, Roberts came up into a crouch, shaking his head.	clutching	{ "name": "clutch", "sense_definitions_list": [ "the act of grasping", "a tense critical situation", "a number of birds hatched at the same time", "a collection of things or persons to be handled together", "a woman's strapless purse that is carried in the hand", "a pedal or lever that engag...	[ "take hold of; grab" ]	[ "clutch%2:35:00::" ]
Still clutching the razor, Roberts came up into a crouch, shaking his head.	came up	{ "name": "come_up", "sense_definitions_list": [ "bring forth, usually something desirable", "result or issue", "move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody", "come to the surface", "originate or come into being", "move upward", "be mentioned", ...	[ "move upward" ]	[ "come_up%2:38:03::" ]
Still clutching the razor, Roberts came up into a crouch, shaking his head.	shaking	{ "name": "shake", "sense_definitions_list": [ "building material used as siding or roofing", "frothy drink of milk and flavoring and sometimes fruit or ice cream", "a note that alternates rapidly with another note a semitone above it", "grasping and shaking a person's hand (as to acknowledge an int...	[ "move or cause to move back and forth" ]	[ "shake%2:38:00::" ]
When he charged Mickey was ready.	charged	{ "name": "charge", "sense_definitions_list": [ "an impetuous rush toward someone or something", "(criminal law) a pleading describing some wrong or offense", "the price charged for some article or service", "the quantity of unbalanced electricity in a body (either positive or negative) and construe...	[ "move quickly and violently" ]	[ "charge%2:38:00::" ]
When he charged Mickey was ready.	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 hit Roberts with his left fist in the ribs and the razor cut toward him feebly, then wobbled in mid-air.	hit	{ "name": "hit", "sense_definitions_list": [ "(baseball) a successful stroke in an athletic contest (especially in baseball)", "the act of contacting one thing with another", "a conspicuous success", "(physics) a brief event in which two or more bodies come together", "a dose of a narcotic drug"...	[ "deal a blow to, either with the hand or with an instrument" ]	[ "hit%2:35:00::" ]
He hit Roberts with his left fist in the ribs and the razor cut toward him feebly, then wobbled in mid-air.	cut	{ "name": "cut", "sense_definitions_list": [ "a share of the profits", "(film) an immediate transition from one shot to the next", "a trench resembling a furrow that was made by erosion or excavation", "a step on some scale", "a wound made by cutting", "a piece of meat that has been cut from...	[ "turn sharply; change direction abruptly" ]	[ "cut%2:38:08::" ]
He hit Roberts with his left fist in the ribs and the razor cut toward him feebly, then wobbled in mid-air.	wobbled	{ "name": "wobble", "sense_definitions_list": [ "an unsteady rocking motion", "move unsteadily", "move sideways or in an unsteady way", "tremble or shake" ] }	[ "move unsteadily" ]	[ "wobble%2:38:00::" ]
With his right fist, and nearly all his weight behind it, he smashed at the bloodstained face.	smashed	{ "name": "smash", "sense_definitions_list": [ "a vigorous blow", "a serious collision (especially of motor vehicles)", "a hard return hitting the tennis ball above your head", "the act of colliding with something", "a conspicuous success", "hit hard", "break into pieces, as by striking ...	[ "hit hard" ]	[ "smash%2:35:00::" ]
Roberts careened backward, his back arched, fought for balance and, failing, stumbled against the newel post at the foot of the stairs.	careened	{ "name": "careen", "sense_definitions_list": [ "pitching dangerously to one side", "walk as if unable to control one's movements", "move sideways or in an unsteady way" ] }	[ "walk as if unable to control one's movements" ]	[ "careen%2:38:01::" ]
Roberts careened backward, his back arched, fought for balance and, failing, stumbled against the newel post at the foot of the stairs.	fought	{ "name": "fight", "sense_definitions_list": [ "a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war", "the act of fighting; any contest or struggle", "an aggressive willingness to compete", "an intense verbal dispute", "a boxing or wrestling match", "be engaged in a fight; c...	[ "make a strenuous or labored effort" ]	[ "fight%2:41:00::" ]
Roberts careened backward, his back arched, fought for balance and, failing, stumbled against the newel post at the foot of the stairs.	failing	{ "name": "fail", "sense_definitions_list": [ "fail to do something; leave something undone", "be unsuccessful", "disappoint, prove undependable to; abandon, forsake", "stop operating or functioning", "be unable", "judge unacceptable", "fail to get a passing grade", "fall short in wh...	[ "be unsuccessful" ]	[ "fail%2:41:00::" ]
Roberts careened backward, his back arched, fought for balance and, failing, stumbled against the newel post at the foot of the stairs.	stumbled	{ "name": "stumble", "sense_definitions_list": [ "an unsteady uneven gait", "an unintentional but embarrassing blunder", "walk unsteadily", "miss a step and fall or nearly fall", "encounter by chance", "make an error" ] }	[ "walk unsteadily" ]	[ "stumble%2:38:01::" ]
The sound of his head striking the solid wood was an ultimate, sudden-end sound.	striking	{ "name": "strike", "sense_definitions_list": [ "a group's refusal to work in protest against low pay or bad work conditions", "an attack that is intended to seize or inflict damage on or destroy an objective", "a gentle blow", "a score in tenpins: knocking down all ten with the first ball", "(b...	[ "hit against; come into sudden contact with" ]	[ "strike%2:35:01::" ]
The sound of his head striking the solid wood was an ultimate, sudden-end sound.	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::" ]
He fell on his side across the lowest step, rolled over once, then lay still.	fell	{ "name": "fall", "sense_definitions_list": [ "the season when the leaves fall from the trees", "a sudden drop from an upright position", "the lapse of mankind into sinfulness because of the sin of Adam and Eve", "a downward slope or bend", "a lapse into sin; a loss of innocence or of chastity",...	[ "descend in free fall under the influence of gravity" ]	[ "fall%2:38:03::" ]
He fell on his side across the lowest step, rolled over once, then lay still.	rolled over	{ "name": "roll_over", "sense_definitions_list": [ "make a rolling motion or turn", "negociate to repay a loan at a later date for an additional fee", "re-invest (a previous investment) into a similar fund or security" ] }	[ "make a rolling motion or turn" ]	[ "roll_over%2:38:00::" ]
He fell on his side across the lowest step, rolled over once, then lay still.	lay	{ "name": "lie", "sense_definitions_list": [ "a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth", "Norwegian diplomat who was the first Secretary General of the United Nations (1896-1968)", "position or manner in which something is situated", "be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain po...	[ "be lying, be prostrate; be in a horizontal position" ]	[ "lie%2:35:00::" ]
Mickey found himself leaning against the desk, with stiff hands, panting for breath.	found	{ "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", ...	[ "discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of" ]	[ "find%2:39:02::" ]
Mickey found himself leaning against the desk, with stiff hands, panting for breath.	leaning against	{ "name": "lean_against", "sense_definitions_list": [ "rest on for support" ] }	[ "rest on for support" ]	[ "lean_against%2:35:00::" ]
Mickey found himself leaning against the desk, with stiff hands, panting for breath.	panting	{ "name": "pant", "sense_definitions_list": [ "the noise made by a short puff of steam (as from an engine)", "(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately", "a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open", "breathe noisily, as w...	[ "breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted" ]	[ "pant%2:29:00::" ]
After a minute he went to Roberts, looked at one of his eyes and felt for a pulse.	went	{ "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::" ]
After a minute he went to Roberts, looked at one of his eyes and felt for a pulse.	looked	{ "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::" ]
After a minute he went to Roberts, looked at one of his eyes and felt for a pulse.	felt	{ "name": "feel", "sense_definitions_list": [ "an intuitive awareness; or", "the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people", "a property perceived by touch", "manual stimulation of the genital area for sexual pleasure", "undergo an emotional sensation or be...	[ "examine (a body part) by palpation" ]	[ "feel%2:35:01::" ]
He could n't feel any.	feel	{ "name": "feel", "sense_definitions_list": [ "an intuitive awareness; or", "the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people", "a property perceived by touch", "manual stimulation of the genital area for sexual pleasure", "undergo an emotional sensation or be...	[ "examine (a body part) by palpation" ]	[ "feel%2:35:01::" ]
Roberts appeared to be dead ; if not yet, then soon, very soon.	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...	[ "give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect" ]	[ "appear%2:39:00::" ]
Roberts appeared to be dead ; if not yet, then soon, very soon.	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::" ]
Suddenly it was cold in the lobby.	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::" ]
It seemed to him that a long time had passed before he decided what to do.	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" ] }	[ "seem to be true, probable, or apparent" ]	[ "seem%2:39:01::" ]
It seemed to him that a long time had passed before he decided what to do.	passed	{ "name": "pass", "sense_definitions_list": [ "(baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls", "(military) a written leave of absence", "(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate", "the location in a range of mountains of a geologic...	[ "pass time in a specific way" ]	[ "pass%2:42:00::" ]
It seemed to him that a long time had passed before he decided what to do.	decided	{ "name": "decide", "sense_definitions_list": [ "reach, make, or come to a decision about something", "bring to an end; settle conclusively", "cause to decide", "influence or determine" ] }	[ "reach, make, or come to a decision about something" ]	[ "decide%2:31:00::" ]
It seemed to him that a long time had passed before he decided what to do.	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::" ]
Actually it was no more than eight or ten minutes, and the sum of his reasoning came to this :	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::" ]
Actually it was no more than eight or ten minutes, and the sum of his reasoning came to this :	came	{ "name": "come", "sense_definitions_list": [ "the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract", "move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody", "reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress", "come to pass; arriv...	[ "develop into" ]	[ "come%2:42:11::" ]
There 's no way to take him in now and keep those other two - Wister and the one who hired the two of them - from finding out about Roberts and lamming out.	take	{ "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 ...	[ "take somebody somewhere" ]	[ "take%2:38:09::" ]
There 's no way to take him in now and keep those other two - Wister and the one who hired the two of them - from finding out about Roberts and lamming out.	keep	{ "name": "keep", "sense_definitions_list": [ "the financial means whereby one lives", "the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress", "a cell in a jail or prison", "keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g.,", "continue a certain state, condition, or activity", ...	[ "stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state" ]	[ "keep%2:41:01::" ]
There 's no way to take him in now and keep those other two - Wister and the one who hired the two of them - from finding out about Roberts and lamming out.	hired	{ "name": "hire", "sense_definitions_list": [ "a newly hired employee", "the act of hiring something or someone", "engage or hire for work", "hold under a lease or rental agreement; of goods and services", "engage for service under a term of contract" ] }	[ "engage or hire for work" ]	[ "hire%2:41:00::" ]
There 's no way to take him in now and keep those other two - Wister and the one who hired the two of them - from finding out about Roberts and lamming out.	finding out	{ "name": "find_out", "sense_definitions_list": [ "establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study", "get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally", "find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort", "trap; especially in a...	[ "get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally" ]	[ "find_out%2:31:00::" ]
There 's no way to take him in now and keep those other two - Wister and the one who hired the two of them - from finding out about Roberts and lamming out.	lamming	{ "name": "lam", "sense_definitions_list": [ "a rapid escape (as by criminals)", "flee; take to one's heels; cut and run", "give a thrashing to; beat hard" ] }	[ "flee; take to one's heels; cut and run" ]	[ "lam%2:38:00::" ]

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