def __return_json(url):
        """
        Returns JSON data which is returned by querying the API service
        Called by
         - meaning()
         - synonym()

        :param url: the complete formatted url which is then queried using requests
        :returns: json content being fed by the API
        """
        with try_URL():
            response = requests.get(url)
            if response.status_code == 200:
                return response.json()
            else:
                return False