Look up any word in an inline frame with a simple click and without leaving the page.

Latest Version

Version
4.3.5
Update
May 10, 2021
Size
45.79KiB
Developer
Category
Users
20,000+
Rating
4.15 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Http://dictionary-lookup.org/
Http://commons.wikimedia.org/
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Dictionary Lookup Extension

This extension that allows you to quickly look up definitions of words and phrases in a clean inline box. The definitions come from Wiktionary, but have been preprocessed to reduce formatting and provide faster lookup. Hold a modifier key (Alt on Windows, Command on Mac, Ctrl on Linux) and double-click or select any word to look it up - an inline box will open to the dictionary entry of that word, usually including examples, audio pronunciation and synonyms.

You can also lookup manually-entered queries using a shortcut which displays a small query form.

NOTES:
1. After installing, pages already open will not work for looking up - just refresh them and it'll be solved.
2. The Chrome Extensions Gallery pages don't allow lookup (or any on-page extensions) for security reasons.
3. This extension does not add a toolbar icon.

Icon:
http://www.iconarchive.com/show/buuf-icons-by-mattahan/Dictionary-icon.html
Created by Paul Davey, used as per the Creative Commons BY-NC-SA license.

If you want to select different dictionaries, try Inline Search & Lookup:
https://chrome.google.com/extensions/detail/pebegifiepdlicjchldkdlmbohhhpcfi
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Dictionary Lookup", "version": "4.3.5", "manifest_version": 2, "description": "Look up any word in an inline frame with a simple click and without leaving the page.", "icons": { "128": "img/icon.png" }, "options_page": "options.htm", "background": { "scripts": ["background.js"] }, "content_scripts": [{ "matches": [ "http://*/*", "https://*/*" ], "css": [ "frame.css" ], "js": [ "lookup.js" ], "run_at": "document_end", "all_frames": true }], "permissions": [ "http://dictionary-lookup.org/", "http://commons.wikimedia.org/" ], "web_accessible_resources": [ "img/back.png", "img/gradient_down.png", "img/handle.png", "img/loader.gif", "img/external.png", "img/gradient_up.png", "img/icon.png", "img/speaker.png" ]}
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How to download and manually install Dictionary Lookup extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Dictionary Lookup extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Dictionary Lookup extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Dictionary Lookup extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Dictionary Lookup extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Dictionary Lookup extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Dictionary Lookup Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Dictionary Lookup extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Dictionary Lookup extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Dictionary Lookup extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Dictionary Lookup extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Dictionary Lookup extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Dictionary Lookup extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Dictionary Lookup extension file

Select and download the Dictionary Lookup extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Dictionary Lookup extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Dictionary Lookup extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Dictionary Lookup extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Dictionary Lookup extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Adam W (ID: 000000d308731751) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/18/2023 I love this extension. It works perfectly for me, it's quick, doesn't mess up, provides at least a basic definition for every word I've tried it on. All that said, I wish it had an additional feature. I think it would be handy to have a link to search Wikipedia for that word, somewhere beside the word itself, maybe beside where the audio file is linked. It can just say "Wikipedia" or "Search Wikipedia", and it'll open a new tab showing the search results for that word in Wikipedia.

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Tamás Kálvin (ID: 00000011bf5b9ee5) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 06/06/2023 Highly customizable. But for some words it doesn't show pronunciation, wonder why?

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Aleksei (ID: 0000001c82bd7eab) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 02/05/2023 Very good! But I give 2 stars because of stupid "modal-on-click" behavior which cannot be disabled

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Mahdi Movahedi (ID: 00000097c016abfb) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 05/20/2022 It is all good, but there is something irritating for me. It is common for me to lookup a new word but there are some unknown new words in the definition itself, so I double click on those words but the definition box reopens above the current definition box. I will end up scrolling up a couple of times so I lose the position of the original unknown words. I would prefer much if the new definition box opened in the same position where the last one is open.

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Crownvalen (ID: 000000b22c3cb91e) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 03/03/2022 The dictionary itself is great but the words that show phonetic spelling are scarce despite the Wiktionary page having them available and also it doesn't specifies the accent of each spelling which is really confusing