Definition of "sixth sense" []

• A power of perception seemingly independent of the five senses; keen intuition. (noun)

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• "Mouse seemed to have a sixth sense about when not to take his time making use of the boardinghouse's yard, and we went to our little designated area and back with no delays."
• "From that day on our friendship became intimate: I began to divine him; I knew now that his words would always be more generous and noble than his actions; knew too that I must take his charm of manner and vivacity of intercourse for real virtues, and indeed they were as real as the beauty of flowers; and I was aware as by some sixth sense that, where his vanity was concerned,"
• "Besides, Alex should be back presently, to apply the sixth sense he had perforce developed for problems abrew."