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LANGBOX / CHROME DICTIONARY EXTENSION

A dictionary extension that opens on double-click
Put the definition back in context

Open a dictionary popover without leaving the webpage. Check the sense in the sentence first, then decide whether to keep reading, translate a passage, or review the word later.

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Desktop Chrome extension · Dictionary entries include source links and audio when available

Original excerpt · MDN Web Docs

A dictionary explanation that follows the sentence

The example sentence is from MDN contributors under CC BY-SA 2.5. The card is a LangBox feature illustration, not a live lookup result.

Original excerpt · MDN Web Docs

JavaScript is a scripting or programming language that allows you to implement complex features on web pages.

implement/ˈɪmplɪment/
verb

to put into effect; to carry out

IN CONTEXTHere, it means putting complex features into effect.

Dictionary source

WHAT THE LOOKUP CAN SHOW

More than one standalone translation

The LangBox dictionary popover keeps the information readers need together so you can judge a sense, check pronunciation, and return to the source sentence.

Entry and part of speech

See the recognized word form and its part of speech. When the page uses a plural or another form, you can identify the corresponding entry.

IPA and pronunciation

Entries with audio can play a pronunciation and show an IPA form. Availability depends on the dictionary entry and its source.

Translations and definitions

Automatic mode follows the page language and your preferences. You can switch dictionary language and try the lookup again.

Source and full entry

Each sense keeps a source link. Open the source dictionary when you need a longer definition or additional reference material.

HOW TO USE IT

A four-step lookup during reading

Dictionary lookup is a small reading action, so you do not need to copy a sentence into another tab.

  1. 01

    Open a foreign-language webpage

    Use desktop Chrome to open an article, technical document, or tutorial and keep the original sentence in view.

  2. 02

    Double-click the word

    Double-click ordinary webpage text and LangBox opens the dictionary popover near the current viewport.

  3. 03

    Read the entry in context

    Check the part of speech, pronunciation, translations, sources, and available audio, then return to the sentence to judge the sense.

  4. 04

    Continue or switch language

    Press Esc or click away to close. If automatic lookup finds no result, switch dictionary language in the popover and retry.

CHROME DICTIONARY FAQ

Questions about the Chrome dictionary extension

How is this different from Google Dictionary for Chrome?

LangBox is also a double-click dictionary, but the popover shows the sense in the current sentence, can switch dictionary language, and the words you look up can come back later as review practice. It is part of the same extension that translates web pages.

Why did the dictionary not open after a double-click?

Make sure you double-clicked ordinary webpage text rather than an input, button, or link control. Page scripts and access restrictions can also affect recognition; refresh and try again.

What information can the dictionary show?

The popover may show an entry, part of speech, IPA, translations, definitions in the source language, source links, and available audio. Fields vary by entry.

Can I change dictionary language if automatic lookup finds nothing?

Yes. Use the language controls in the popover to choose another dictionary language and retry. Automatic mode considers the webpage language and your reading preferences.

Can I look up a phrase or a complete sentence?

The dictionary is designed for words and word forms. To translate a sentence or passage, select it and choose “Translate selected text” from Chrome’s context menu.

Does a lookup use translation credits?

Dictionary lookup and webpage translation use different service paths. Whether an action is limited by your available access is shown in the product. The example card on this page makes no live request.

Can I use webpage dictionary lookup on a phone?

LangBox webpage lookup is provided by the desktop Chrome extension. You can read this page on a phone, but installation and lookup require Chrome on a computer.

KEEP USING LANGBOX

Continue after the lookup

Understand a sentence on the webpage, then translate the page, review the word later, or follow the technical-document guide to keep working with the language.

Also from LangBox

One extension for reading, watching and review

The same free extension and account cover web pages, PDFs, EPUBs and YouTube, with a dictionary on double-click and spaced repetition for the words you look up. Pick the next format you need.