Option to Keep Search Box Visible

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This is such a basic thing that I assume it has previously been requested, 
though I couldn't find it.  I apologize if this a repeat question/request.

I wonder why when performing a word search, the entry box disappears once a 
word has been selected.  This behavior makes sense for screens with limited 
real-estate, but for large tablets (like the one I use), it would be a 
convenient option to leave it visible.

For instance, let's say I search for "日本", then select one of the many 
entries that come up.  As it is now, if wish to refine or restart my search, I 
must either hit the back key, or pull up the menu and select "word search" to 
return to the top-level search page.  (I realize I could also hit the 
magnifying glass icon to perform a search, but searches performed this way are 
not "remembered" at the top level, and still require an extra touch.)

If the search box simply remained visible, I could directly edit or clear my 
previous search, eliminating at least one stroke from the current (and each 
subsequent)search. When performing as many searches as I do, one or two strokes 
saved per entry is significant!

Original issue reported on code.google.com by jebj...@gmail.com on 1 Jan 2015 at 6:53