I prefer "dict" to "PBdict." As a matter of fact, I can't remember the last time I used PBdict, though it must be well over a year ago.
I've got my F4 key assigned to open a console*, so when I need a definition, I hit F4 and type: dict word <enter>. No mouse manipulation or cursor aiming/placement. I can leave my hands on the keyboard where the work gets done. My point is that with PBdict, I have to type the word in anyways, so why needlessly bother with mouse shenanigans and just cut to the chase?
The mouse-GUI thing could be taken to the extreme here with a radio button for each letter of the alphabet. That way we could cater to hunt-and-peckers who refuse to learn touch typing. And think of the boon that would ultimately be down the road for surgeons specializing in carpal tunnel syndrome!
Guess I forgot to tag </sarcasm> to the end of my previous post - or for the emoticon-addicted,
* F4 console key binding from ~/.jwm/jwmrc-personal:
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<Key key="F4">exec:rxvt</Key> <!-- start rxvt console -->
