[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: do
Target surface form: does
Context:
The quivers move through my house every few minutes at unpredictable intervals, and the mouse that's been living in my kitchen has taken refuge under my desk. It runs out frantically now and then, and is clearly pretty distressed. I was in Stinson Beach when the quake rolled through town. At first, we were unfazed. Then as things got rougher, we ran for the door and spent the next few minutes outside watching the brick sidewalk under our feet oozing up and down, and the flowers waving in an eerie rhythm. Amazing what it <t>does</t> to one's heart rate and one's short-term memory. Everyone looked calm, but there was this surreal low level of confusion as the aftershocks continued.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=do%2:41:01:: | definition=engage in | synonyms=make | examples=make love, not war; make an effort
2. sense_key=do%2:36:01:: | definition=carry out or perform an action | synonyms=perform, execute | examples=John did the painting, the weeding, and he cleaned out the gutters; the skater executed a triple pirouette
3. sense_key=do%2:41:04:: | definition=get (something) done | synonyms=perform | examples=I did my job
4. sense_key=do%2:42:00:: | definition=proceed or get along | synonyms=fare, make out, come, get along | examples=How is she doing in her new job?; How are you making out in graduate school?
5. sense_key=do%2:36:02:: | definition=give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally | synonyms=cause, make | examples=cause a commotion; make a stir
6. sense_key=do%2:41:02:: | definition=carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions | synonyms=practice, practise, exercise | examples=practice law
7. sense_key=do%2:42:01:: | definition=be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity | synonyms=suffice, answer, serve | examples=A few words would answer; This car suits my purpose well
8. sense_key=do%2:36:00:: | definition=create or design, often in a certain way | synonyms=make | examples=Do my room in blue; I did this piece in wood to express my love for the forest
9. sense_key=do%2:29:09:: | definition=behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself | synonyms=act, behave | examples=You should act like an adult; Don't behave like a fool
10. sense_key=do%2:42:02:: | definition=spend time in prison or in a labor camp | synonyms=serve | examples=He did six years for embezzlement
11. sense_key=do%2:41:03:: | definition=carry on or function | synonyms=manage | examples=We could do with a little more help around here
12. sense_key=do%2:29:04:: | definition=arrange attractively | synonyms=dress, arrange, set, coif, coiffe, coiffure | examples=dress my hair for the wedding
13. sense_key=do%2:38:00:: | definition=travel or traverse (a distance) | examples=This car does 150 miles per hour; We did 6 miles on our hike every day

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

raw_output:
```json
{"sense_index": 5}
```

The context shows an earthquake causing effects on one's heart rate and memory. The verb "does" here means "gives rise to; causes to happen," which is sense 5. The earthquake (it) causes/makes changes to one's physiological and psychological state. This fits with the synonyms "cause" and "make" and the pattern of causation described in the sentence.

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the context and the use of "does" in the sentence:

"Amazing what it does to one's heart rate and one's short-term memory."

This sentence is talking about what an earthquake (the "it") does to someone's heart rate and memory. The earthquake causes effects on one's heart rate and memory.

Let me look at the candidate senses:

1. engage in - not fitting
2. carry out or perform an action - not fitting (not about performing an action)
3. get (something) done - not fitting
4. proceed or get along - not fitting
5. give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally - THIS FITS! The earthquake causes/gives rise to changes in heart rate and memory
6. carry out or practice - not fitting
7. be sufficient; be adequate - not fitting
8. create or design - not fitting
9. behave in a certain manner - not fitting
10. spend time in prison - not fitting
11. carry on or function - not fitting
12. arrange attractively - not fitting
13. travel or traverse - not fitting

The best fit is sense 5: "give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally" with synonyms "cause, make" and examples like "cause a commotion; make a stir"

The earthquake causes/makes something happen to one's heart rate and memory. This is clearly about causation.

The sense index would be 5.


attempt_kind: initial

status: success

[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: one
Target surface form: one
Context:
The quivers move through my house every few minutes at unpredictable intervals, and the mouse that's been living in my kitchen has taken refuge under my desk. It runs out frantically now and then, and is clearly pretty distressed. I was in Stinson Beach when the quake rolled through town. At first, we were unfazed. Then as things got rougher, we ran for the door and spent the next few minutes outside watching the brick sidewalk under our feet oozing up and down, and the flowers waving in an eerie rhythm. Amazing what it does to <t>one</t>'s heart rate and one's short-term memory. Everyone looked calm, but there was this surreal low level of confusion as the aftershocks continued.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=one%1:23:00:: | definition=the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number | synonyms=1, I, ace, single, unity | examples=he has the one but will need a two and three to go with it; they had lunch at one
2. sense_key=one%1:09:00:: | definition=a single person or thing | examples=he is the best one; this is the one I ordered

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

raw_output:
```json
{"sense_index": 2}
```

In this context, "one" is used as an indefinite pronoun referring to a person or people in general (equivalent to "a person" or "you"). The phrase "one's heart rate and one's short-term memory" demonstrates the pronoun usage meaning "a single person or thing" rather than the numeral sense of the number 1.

finish_reason: stop

role: assistant

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the context and the target word "one" in the sentence.

The sentence is: "Amazing what it does to <t>one</t>'s heart rate and one's short-term memory."

The target word is "one" used as a pronoun here. Let me look at both candidate senses:

1. Sense 1 (sense_key=one%1:23:00::): "the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number" - This is the numeral sense of "one", as in counting numbers like 1, 2, 3. The synonyms listed (1, I, ace, single, unity) and examples ("he has the one but will need a two and three to go with it; they had lunch at one") all confirm this is about the number itself.

2. Sense 2 (sense_key=one%1:09:00::): "a single person or thing" - This is the pronoun/noun sense where "one" refers to a person or thing. Examples: "he is the best one; this is the one I ordered"

In the context: "Amazing what it does to one's heart rate and one's short-term memory."

Here, "one" is being used as an indefinite pronoun meaning "a person" or "anyone" - referring to people in general (in this case, the speakers/viewers). It's similar to saying "Amazing what it does to a person's heart rate and a person's short-term memory" or "Amazing what it does to your heart rate and your short-term memory."

This is definitely Sense 2 - "a single person or thing" - because it's referring to a person (in this impersonal/indefinite way), not to the number one.

The answer should be sense_index: 2

type: thinking

currency: USD


[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: one
Target surface form: one
Context:
The quivers move through my house every few minutes at unpredictable intervals, and the mouse that's been living in my kitchen has taken refuge under my desk. It runs out frantically now and then, and is clearly pretty distressed. I was in Stinson Beach when the quake rolled through town. At first, we were unfazed. Then as things got rougher, we ran for the door and spent the next few minutes outside watching the brick sidewalk under our feet oozing up and down, and the flowers waving in an eerie rhythm. Amazing what it does to one's heart rate and <t>one</t>'s short-term memory. Everyone looked calm, but there was this surreal low level of confusion as the aftershocks continued.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=one%1:23:00:: | definition=the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number | synonyms=1, I, ace, single, unity | examples=he has the one but will need a two and three to go with it; they had lunch at one
2. sense_key=one%1:09:00:: | definition=a single person or thing | examples=he is the best one; this is the one I ordered

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

raw_output:
```json
{"sense_index": 2}
```

The word "one" in "one's heart rate and one's short-term memory" is used as an indefinite pronoun referring to a generic person (anyone, a person in general). This matches sense 2 ("a single person or thing") rather than sense 1 (the numeral). The context demonstrates the abstract, impersonal use of "one" to reference a person, not a numerical value.

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the context to determine which sense of "one" is being used.

The context sentence is: "Amazing what it does to one's heart rate and one's short-term memory."

Here, "one's" is a possessive pronoun form of "one" being used to refer to a generic person (anyone, a person in general). It's a reflexive, impersonal use meaning "one's own" in the sense of any person's.

Let me examine the two candidate senses:

1. Sense 1: "the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number" - This refers to the number 1, a numeral. Examples include "he has the one but will need a two and three" and "they had lunch at one" (meaning 1 o'clock).

2. Sense 2: "a single person or thing" - This refers to a single entity or individual. Examples include "he is the best one" and "this is the one I ordered"

In the context "Amazing what it does to one's heart rate and one's short-term memory," the word "one" is being used as an indefinite pronoun referring to a person in general (meaning "a person" or "any person"). When we say "one's heart rate," we mean the heart rate of a person in general or oneself in a generic sense.

This usage matches sense 2 ("a single person or thing") more closely than sense 1 (the numeral). While the grammatical form is "one's" (possessive), the underlying sense is still referring to a single person or thing.

The answer should be sense index 2.


[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: look
Target surface form: looked
Context:
It runs out frantically now and then, and is clearly pretty distressed. I was in Stinson Beach when the quake rolled through town. At first, we were unfazed. Then as things got rougher, we ran for the door and spent the next few minutes outside watching the brick sidewalk under our feet oozing up and down, and the flowers waving in an eerie rhythm. Amazing what it does to one's heart rate and one's short-term memory. Everyone <t>looked</t> calm, but there was this surreal low level of confusion as the aftershocks continued. 4:02 a.m.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=look%2:39:00:: | definition=perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards | examples=She looked over the expanse of land; Look at your child!
2. sense_key=look%2:39:01:: | definition=give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect | synonyms=appear, seem | examples=She seems to be sleeping; This appears to be a very difficult problem
3. sense_key=look%2:29:00:: | definition=have a certain outward or facial expression | examples=How does she look?; The child looks unhappy
4. sense_key=look%2:39:02:: | definition=search or seek | synonyms=search | examples=We looked all day and finally found the child in the forest; Look elsewhere for the perfect gift!
5. sense_key=look%2:42:00:: | definition=be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point; be opposite to | synonyms=front, face | examples=The house looks north; My backyard look onto the pond
6. sense_key=look%2:41:13:: | definition=take charge of or deal with | synonyms=attend, take care, see | examples=Could you see about lunch?; I must attend to this matter
7. sense_key=look%2:32:00:: | definition=convey by one's expression | examples=She looked her devotion to me
8. sense_key=look%2:31:00:: | definition=look forward to the probable occurrence of | synonyms=expect, await, wait | examples=We were expecting a visit from our relatives; She is looking to a promotion
9. sense_key=look%2:42:02:: | definition=accord in appearance with | examples=You don't look your age!
10. sense_key=look%2:31:02:: | definition=have faith or confidence in | synonyms=count, bet, depend, calculate, reckon | examples=you can count on me to help you any time; Look to your friends for support

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

raw_output:
```json
{"sense_index": 2}
```

The context "Everyone looked calm, but there was this surreal low level of confusion" indicates that the people *appeared* or *seemed* calm despite internal confusion. This is about the outward impression they gave, which matches sense 2: "give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect" with the synonyms "appear, seem."

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the context where "looked" appears:

"Everyone <t>looked</t> calm, but there was this surreal low level of confusion as the aftershocks continued."

This is describing how everyone appeared or seemed - they looked calm despite the confusion. The context is about their outward appearance or impression during an earthquake.

Let me examine the candidate senses:

1. "perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards" - This would mean they were actively looking/gazing at something. This doesn't fit the context.

2. "give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect" - appears, seem - This fits! "Everyone looked calm" = "Everyone appeared calm". This is about the outward appearance or impression they gave.

3. "have a certain outward or facial expression" - This is also about appearance/facial expression. "How does she look?" This could also work, but sense 2 seems more directly about the general impression.

4. "search or seek" - Doesn't fit at all.

5. "be oriented in a certain direction" - Doesn't fit.

6. "take charge of or deal with" - Doesn't fit.

7. "convey by one's expression" - This could fit, but it's more specific to expressing something.

8. "look forward to the probable occurrence of" - Doesn't fit.

9. "accord in appearance with" - Doesn't fit this context.

10. "have faith or confidence in" - Doesn't fit.

Between senses 2 and 3:
- Sense 2: "give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect" - with synonyms "appear, seem"
- Sense 3: "have a certain outward or facial expression"

In the context "Everyone looked calm," this is about giving the impression of being calm, which matches sense 2 (appear, seem) better than sense 3.

The phrasing "Everyone looked calm" is interchangeable with "Everyone appeared calm" or "Everyone seemed calm," making sense 2 the clearest match.


[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: calm
Target surface form: calm
Context:
It runs out frantically now and then, and is clearly pretty distressed. I was in Stinson Beach when the quake rolled through town. At first, we were unfazed. Then as things got rougher, we ran for the door and spent the next few minutes outside watching the brick sidewalk under our feet oozing up and down, and the flowers waving in an eerie rhythm. Amazing what it does to one's heart rate and one's short-term memory. Everyone looked <t>calm</t>, but there was this surreal low level of confusion as the aftershocks continued. 4:02 a.m.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=calm%5:00:00:composed:00 | definition=not agitated; without losing self-possession | synonyms=unagitated, serene, tranquil | examples=spoke in a calm voice; remained calm throughout the uproar
2. sense_key=calm%3:00:00:: | definition=(of weather) free from storm or wind | examples=calm seas

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

raw_output:
```json
{"sense_index": 1}
```

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 1}
```

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the context to determine which sense of "calm" is being used.

The target word is "calm" in the phrase "Everyone looked calm, but there was this surreal low level of confusion as the aftershocks continued."

Context clues:
- This is in a narrative about an earthquake experience
- The sentence is describing how people appeared/looked during the earthquake
- The contrast is "Everyone looked calm, but there was this surreal low level of confusion"
- This is about people's emotional/behavioral state during a stressful event

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=calm%5:00:00:composed:00 - "not agitated; without losing self-possession" with synonyms: unagitated, serene, tranquil. Examples include "spoke in a calm voice; remained calm throughout the uproar"
2. sense_key=calm%3:00:00:: - "(of weather) free from storm or wind" with examples: "calm seas"

The second sense is clearly about weather conditions (calm seas), which doesn't apply here since we're talking about people looking calm.

The first sense is about people being composed and not agitated - this perfectly fits the context where people appear calm despite the earthquake and its aftershocks. The example "remained calm throughout the uproar" is particularly relevant since the situation involves an earthquake uproar.

The answer is sense 1.


[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: surreal
Target surface form: surreal
Context:
It runs out frantically now and then, and is clearly pretty distressed. I was in Stinson Beach when the quake rolled through town. At first, we were unfazed. Then as things got rougher, we ran for the door and spent the next few minutes outside watching the brick sidewalk under our feet oozing up and down, and the flowers waving in an eerie rhythm. Amazing what it does to one's heart rate and one's short-term memory. Everyone looked calm, but there was this <t>surreal</t> low level of confusion as the aftershocks continued. 4:02 a.m.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=surreal%5:00:00:unrealistic:00 | definition=characterized by fantastic imagery and incongruous juxtapositions; --J.C.Powys | synonyms=phantasmagoric, phantasmagorical, surrealistic | examples=a great concourse of phantasmagoric shadows; the incongruous imagery in surreal art and literature
2. sense_key=surreal%5:00:00:unreal:02 | definition=resembling a dream | synonyms=dreamlike | examples=night invested the lake with a dreamlike quality; as irrational and surreal as a dream

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

raw_output:
```json
{"sense_index": 2}
```

The context describes the disorienting experience of an earthquake, where despite appearing calm, there was "this surreal low level of confusion as the aftershocks continued." This captures the dreamlike, unreal quality of a traumatic experience—the feeling that reality has become strange and unfamiliar, resembling a dream state. This aligns with sense 2 ("resembling a dream") rather than sense 1, which refers to artistic surrealism with incongruous juxtapositions.

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the context where "surreal" is used:

"Everyone looked calm, but there was this surreal low level of confusion as the aftershocks continued."

The context describes experiencing an earthquake. The people looked calm on the surface, but there was this "surreal low level of confusion" happening. This is being used to describe the disorienting, dreamlike quality of the experience - the feeling of unreality that comes with a traumatic or disorienting event.

Let me compare the two senses:

1. Sense 1: "characterized by fantastic imagery and incongruous juxtapositions" - This refers to surrealism in art and literature, with bizarre and illogical juxtapositions. The synonyms are "phantasmagoric, phantasmagorical, surrealistic."

2. Sense 2: "resembling a dream" - This describes something as dreamlike. The synonym is "dreamlike" and examples include "night invested the lake with a dreamlike quality; as irrational and surreal as a dream"

In the context, the speaker is describing the disorienting, unreal feeling of experiencing an earthquake. The sense of confusion and disorientation being "surreal" suggests it's like a dream state - an unreal, dreamlike quality. This matches sense 2 better than sense 1.

Sense 1 is more about artistic/literary surrealism with bizarre juxtapositions, while sense 2 is about the dreamlike quality that makes something feel unreal. The earthquake experience creating a low level of confusion that feels dreamlike/unreal aligns more with sense 2.

The answer should be sense 2.


[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: low
Target surface form: low
Context:
It runs out frantically now and then, and is clearly pretty distressed. I was in Stinson Beach when the quake rolled through town. At first, we were unfazed. Then as things got rougher, we ran for the door and spent the next few minutes outside watching the brick sidewalk under our feet oozing up and down, and the flowers waving in an eerie rhythm. Amazing what it does to one's heart rate and one's short-term memory. Everyone looked calm, but there was this surreal <t>low</t> level of confusion as the aftershocks continued. 4:02 a.m.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=low%3:00:02:: | definition=less than normal in degree or intensity or amount | examples=low prices; the reservoir is low
2. sense_key=low%3:00:01:: | definition=literal meanings; being at or having a relatively small elevation or upward extension | examples=low ceilings; low clouds
3. sense_key=low%5:00:00:soft:04 | definition=very low in volume | synonyms=low-toned | examples=a low murmur; the low-toned murmur of the surf
4. sense_key=low%5:00:00:unrefined:01 | definition=unrefined in character | examples=low comedy
5. sense_key=low%3:00:03:: | definition=used of sounds and voices; low in pitch or frequency | synonyms=low-pitched
6. sense_key=low%5:00:00:contemptible:00 | definition=of the most contemptible kind | synonyms=abject, low-down, miserable, scummy, scurvy | examples=abject cowardice; a low stunt to pull
7. sense_key=low%5:00:00:inferior:01 | definition=low or inferior in station or quality | synonyms=humble, lowly, modest, small | examples=a humble cottage; a lowly parish priest
8. sense_key=low%5:00:00:insufficient:00 | definition=no longer sufficient | synonyms=depleted | examples=supplies are low; our funds are depleted
9. sense_key=low%5:00:00:humble:00 | definition=subdued or brought low in condition or status | synonyms=broken, crushed, humbled, humiliated | examples=brought low; a broken man
10. sense_key=low%5:00:00:dejected:00 | definition=filled with melancholy and despondency | synonyms=gloomy, grim, blue, depressed, dispirited, down | examples=gloomy at the thought of what he had to face; gloomy predictions

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

raw_output:
{"sense_index": 1}

The phrase "low level of confusion" in the context describes the degree or intensity of confusion as being reduced or less than normal. The author is noting that despite the distressing earthquake situation, people maintained a calm appearance though there was still a noticeable but subdued undercurrent of confusion. This corresponds directly to sense 1: "less than normal in degree or intensity or amount."

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the context and the target word "low" carefully.

The sentence is: "Everyone looked calm, but there was this surreal low level of confusion as the aftershocks continued."

So "low" is modifying "level" of confusion. The phrase is "low level of confusion."

Let me consider what "low level" means here:
- It's describing the intensity/degree of confusion
- "Low level" means the confusion is at a reduced degree or intensity
- It's not about physical height or elevation
- It's not about volume or pitch
- It's not about moral character or quality in a negative way
- It's about the degree/intensity being less than normal

Looking at the candidate senses:

1. "less than normal in degree or intensity or amount" - this fits perfectly. "Low level of confusion" means the confusion is less intense/lower in degree than normal.

2. "literal meanings; being at or having a relatively small elevation" - doesn't fit, this is about physical height

3. "very low in volume" - doesn't fit, not about sound volume

4. "unrefined in character" - doesn't fit

5. "low in pitch or frequency" - doesn't fit, not about sound

6. "of the most contemptible kind" - doesn't fit

7. "low or inferior in station or quality" - could partially fit as it mentions quality, but it's more about inferiority/lowness in station

8. "no longer sufficient" - doesn't fit

9. "subdued or brought low in condition or status" - doesn't fit

10. "filled with melancholy and despondency" - doesn't fit, the context doesn't suggest the confusion is sad, just reduced in intensity

The best fit is sense 1: "less than normal in degree or intensity or amount" because "low level of confusion" clearly means the degree/intensity of confusion is reduced compared to what you might expect.


[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: level
Target surface form: level
Context:
It runs out frantically now and then, and is clearly pretty distressed. I was in Stinson Beach when the quake rolled through town. At first, we were unfazed. Then as things got rougher, we ran for the door and spent the next few minutes outside watching the brick sidewalk under our feet oozing up and down, and the flowers waving in an eerie rhythm. Amazing what it does to one's heart rate and one's short-term memory. Everyone looked calm, but there was this surreal low <t>level</t> of confusion as the aftershocks continued. 4:02 a.m.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=level%1:07:00:: | definition=a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality | synonyms=degree, grade | examples=a moderate grade of intelligence; a high level of care is required
2. sense_key=level%1:26:01:: | definition=a relative position or degree of value in a graded group | synonyms=grade, tier | examples=lumber of the highest grade
3. sense_key=level%1:26:00:: | definition=a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process | synonyms=degree, stage, point | examples=a remarkable degree of frankness; at what stage are the social sciences?
4. sense_key=level%1:07:01:: | definition=height above ground | examples=the water reached ankle level; the pictures were at the same level
5. sense_key=level%1:06:00:: | definition=indicator that establishes the horizontal when a bubble is centered in a tube of liquid | synonyms=spirit level
6. sense_key=level%1:06:03:: | definition=a flat surface at right angles to a plumb line | synonyms=horizontal surface | examples=park the car on the level
7. sense_key=level%1:09:00:: | definition=an abstract place usually conceived as having depth | synonyms=layer, stratum | examples=a good actor communicates on several levels; a simile has at least two layers of meaning
8. sense_key=level%1:06:01:: | definition=a structure consisting of a room or set of rooms at a single position along a vertical scale | synonyms=floor, storey, story | examples=what level is the office on?

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

raw_output:
```json
{"sense_index": 1}
```

The phrase "a low level of confusion" describes an intensity or amount of something on a scale. This matches sense 1: "a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality." The context uses "level" to express the degree of confusion experienced, similar to the example "a high level of care is required."

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the context and the target word "level" in the sentence:

"Everyone looked calm, but there was this surreal low <t>level</t> of confusion as the aftershocks continued."

The phrase is "a low level of confusion." This is describing an amount or degree of something (confusion). The word "level" here is being used to indicate an intensity or amount of something - specifically, a low amount/degree of confusion.

Looking at the candidate senses:

1. "a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality" - This fits! The phrase "level of confusion" describes an intensity/amount on a scale.
2. "a relative position or degree of value in a graded group" - This is about ranking within a group, not about intensity/amount
3. "a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series" - This could work, but it's more about a specific point in a series
4. "height above ground" - Doesn't fit
5. "indicator that establishes the horizontal" - Doesn't fit
6. "a flat surface at right angles to a plumb line" - Doesn't fit
7. "an abstract place usually conceived as having depth" - This mentions "layers" and "on several levels" which is similar usage, but sense 1 is more direct
8. "a structure consisting of a room or set of rooms at a single position along a vertical scale" - Doesn't fit

Sense 1 is the best match: "a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality." The examples given include "a high level of care is required" which is very similar to "a low level of confusion."

The answer is sense 1.


[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: confusion
Target surface form: confusion
Context:
It runs out frantically now and then, and is clearly pretty distressed. I was in Stinson Beach when the quake rolled through town. At first, we were unfazed. Then as things got rougher, we ran for the door and spent the next few minutes outside watching the brick sidewalk under our feet oozing up and down, and the flowers waving in an eerie rhythm. Amazing what it does to one's heart rate and one's short-term memory. Everyone looked calm, but there was this surreal low level of <t>confusion</t> as the aftershocks continued. 4:02 a.m.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=confusion%1:26:01:: | definition=disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably | examples=the army retreated in confusion
2. sense_key=confusion%1:09:00:: | definition=a mental state characterized by a lack of clear and orderly thought and behavior | synonyms=mental confusion, confusedness, muddiness, disarray | examples=a confusion of impressions
3. sense_key=confusion%1:12:00:: | definition=a feeling of embarrassment that leaves you confused | synonyms=discombobulation
4. sense_key=confusion%1:04:01:: | definition=an act causing a disorderly combination of elements with identities lost and distinctions blended | examples=the confusion of tongues at the Tower of Babel
5. sense_key=confusion%1:04:00:: | definition=a mistake that results from taking one thing to be another | synonyms=mix-up | examples=he changed his name in order to avoid confusion with the notorious outlaw

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

raw_output:
```json
{"sense_index": 2}
```

The context describes a mental/psychological state during an earthquake. Despite appearing calm externally, people experienced "a surreal low level of confusion" - an internal mental condition of unclear thinking and disorientation caused by the traumatic event. This aligns with sense 2, which defines confusion as "a mental state characterized by a lack of clear and orderly thought and behavior," rather than sense 1 (external disorderly behavior) or the other senses which don't fit the scenario.

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the context to determine which sense of "confusion" is being used.

The passage describes a moment during an earthquake at Stinson Beach. The speaker and others were outside watching the ground "oozing up and down" during the quake. The key sentence is: "Everyone looked calm, but there was this surreal low level of confusion as the aftershocks continued."

Let me examine each sense:

1. **sense_key=confusion%1:26:01:: | "disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably"** - This is about behavioral disorder or disarray in behavior/organization. The example "the army retreated in confusion" suggests disorganized movement/behavior.

2. **sense_key=confusion%1:09:00:: | "a mental state characterized by a lack of clear and orderly thought and behavior"** - This is about a mental/cognitive state of lacking clarity in thoughts. Synonyms include mental confusion, confusedness, disarray.

3. **sense_key=confusion%1:12:00:: | "a feeling of embarrassment that leaves you confused"** - This is specifically about embarrassment-based confusion (discombobulation). The earthquake context doesn't suggest embarrassment.

4. **sense_key=confusion%1:04:01:: | "an act causing a disorderly combination of elements with identities lost and distinctions blended"** - This is about mixing things up. The Tower of Babel example is about linguistic mixing. Not applicable here.

5. **sense_key=confusion%1:04:00:: | "a mistake that results from taking one thing to be another"** - This is about mistaking one thing for another. Not applicable here.

In the context, the speaker describes a psychological/mental state during and after the earthquake. Despite everyone looking calm externally, there was an internal mental state of confusion - a lack of clear thinking and orderly thought due to the traumatic experience. This fits best with sense 2, which describes "a mental state characterized by a lack of clear and orderly thought and behavior."
The answer is sense 2.


[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: continue
Target surface form: continued
Context:
It runs out frantically now and then, and is clearly pretty distressed. I was in Stinson Beach when the quake rolled through town. At first, we were unfazed. Then as things got rougher, we ran for the door and spent the next few minutes outside watching the brick sidewalk under our feet oozing up and down, and the flowers waving in an eerie rhythm. Amazing what it does to one's heart rate and one's short-term memory. Everyone looked calm, but there was this surreal low level of confusion as the aftershocks <t>continued</t>. 4:02 a.m.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=continue%2:42:01:: | definition=continue a certain state, condition, or activity | synonyms=go on, proceed, go along, keep | examples=Keep on working!; We continued to work into the night
2. sense_key=continue%2:32:00:: | definition=continue talking;  he continued, | synonyms=go on, carry on, proceed | examples=I know it's hard,; but there is no choice
3. sense_key=continue%2:42:00:: | definition=keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last | synonyms=uphold, carry on, bear on, preserve | examples=preserve the peace in the family; continue the family tradition
4. sense_key=continue%2:38:00:: | definition=move ahead; travel onward in time or space | synonyms=proceed, go forward | examples=We proceeded towards Washington; She continued in the direction of the hills
5. sense_key=continue%2:41:00:: | definition=allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature | synonyms=retain, keep, keep on | examples=We cannot continue several servants any longer; She retains a lawyer
6. sense_key=continue%2:42:12:: | definition=do something repeatedly and showing no intention to stop | synonyms=persist in | examples=We continued our research into the cause of the illness; The landlord persists in asking us to move
7. sense_key=continue%2:42:11:: | definition=continue after an interruption | examples=The demonstration continued after a break for lunch
8. sense_key=continue%2:42:10:: | definition=continue in a place, position, or situation | synonyms=stay, stay on, remain | examples=After graduation, she stayed on in Cambridge as a student adviser; Stay with me, please
9. sense_key=continue%2:42:06:: | definition=span an interval of distance, space or time | synonyms=cover, extend | examples=The war extended over five years; The period covered the turn of the century
10. sense_key=continue%2:30:10:: | definition=exist over a prolonged period of time | examples=The bad weather continued for two more weeks

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

raw_output:
```json
{"sense_index": 10}
```

The context describes the aftershocks persisting over a period of time following the earthquake. Sense 10 ("exist over a prolonged period of time") best captures this meaning, as evidenced by the example "The bad weather continued for two more weeks," which is structurally and semantically parallel to "the aftershocks continued" in the sentence.

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the context and the candidate senses for "continued" in this sentence:

"...as the aftershocks continued. 4:02 a.m."

The context shows that the user is describing the earthquake and its aftershocks. The aftershocks are continuing to happen after the initial quake. The sentence is describing that the aftershocks persisted or went on.

Let me examine each sense:

1. sense_key=continue%2:42:01:: - "continue a certain state, condition, or activity" - This seems to fit well. The aftershocks are continuing as an activity/phenomenon.

2. sense_key=continue%2:32:00:: - "continue talking" - This doesn't fit. There's no talking involved.

3. sense_key=continue%2:42:00:: - "keep or maintain in unaltered condition" - This is about maintaining something, not quite right.

4. sense_key=continue%2:38:00:: - "move ahead; travel onward in time or space" - This could fit, suggesting movement through time.

5. sense_key=continue%2:41:00:: - "allow to remain in a place or position" - This is about retaining, not quite right.

6. sense_key=continue%2:42:12:: - "do something repeatedly and showing no intention to stop" - This could fit, suggesting the aftershocks keep happening.

7. sense_key=continue%2:42:11:: - "continue after an interruption" - This could fit if we view the aftershocks as resuming after the initial quake.

8. sense_key=continue%2:42:10:: - "continue in a place, position, or situation" - Not quite right.
9. sense_key=continue%2:42:06:: - "span an interval of distance, space or time" - This could fit, the aftershocks span a period of time.

10. sense_key=continue%2:30:10:: - "exist over a prolonged period of time" - This fits well. The aftershocks existed/happened over a prolonged period.

The most fitting sense appears to be sense 10, which captures the idea that the aftershocks persisted and occurred throughout an extended timeframe. Sense 1 also works reasonably well, though sense 10 is more precise about the temporal dimension of what's happening.


[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: seem
Target surface form: seems
Context:
Then as things got rougher, we ran for the door and spent the next few minutes outside watching the brick sidewalk under our feet oozing up and down, and the flowers waving in an eerie rhythm. Amazing what it does to one's heart rate and one's short-term memory. Everyone looked calm, but there was this surreal low level of confusion as the aftershocks continued. 4:02 a.m. SHIBUMI: Power is back on, and UCSF -LCB- medical center -RCB- <t>seems</t> to have quieted down for the night -LRB- they were doing triage out in the parking lot from the sound and lights of it -RRB-. A friend of mine was in an underground computer center in downtown SF when the quake hit.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=seem%2:39:00:: | definition=give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect | synonyms=look, appear | examples=She seems to be sleeping; This appears to be a very difficult problem
2. sense_key=seem%2:39:01:: | definition=seem to be true, probable, or apparent | synonyms=appear | examples=It seems that he is very gifted; It appears that the weather in California is very bad
3. sense_key=seem%2:42:00:: | definition=appear to exist | examples=There seems no reason to go ahead with the project now
4. sense_key=seem%2:39:02:: | definition=appear to one's own mind or opinion | examples=I seem to be misunderstood by everyone; I can't seem to learn these Chinese characters

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

raw_output:
```json
{"sense_index": 1}
```

The sentence "UCSF medical center seems to have quieted down for the night" expresses what appears to be true based on the speaker's observation and perception. The speaker is describing the outward appearance or impression they have of the medical center. This matches sense 1 (give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect), similar to the example "She seems to be sleeping" where the observer is reporting what appears to be the case based on observation.

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the context where "seems" appears:

"Power is back on, and UCSF medical center seems to have quieted down for the night"

The sentence is saying that it appears that UCSF medical center has quieted down. The speaker is expressing their observation or the impression they have.

Let me consider each sense:

1. sense_key=seem%2:39:00:: - "give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect" with examples like "She seems to be sleeping; This appears to be a very difficult problem" - This is about how something appears or looks to an observer.

2. sense_key=seem%2:39:01:: - "seem to be true, probable, or apparent" with examples "It seems that he is very gifted; It appears that the weather in California is very bad" - This is about something appearing to be true or probable.

3. sense_key=seem%2:42:00:: - "appear to exist" with examples "There seems no reason to go ahead with the project now" - This is about something appearing to exist.

4. sense_key=seem%2:39:02:: - "appear to one's own mind or opinion" with examples "I seem to be misunderstood by everyone; I can't seem to learn these Chinese characters" - This is about personal perception or ability.

In the context: "UCSF medical center seems to have quieted down for the night"

The speaker is saying that based on their observation, it appears/looks like the medical center has quieted down. This is expressing an outward appearance or impression - sense 1 fits well.

Sense 2 would be about something being true or probable in general.
Sense 3 is specifically about existence.
Sense 4 is about personal perception/ability.

The sentence fits best with sense 1 - giving a certain impression or having a certain outward aspect based on observation.


[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: night
Target surface form: night
Context:
Then as things got rougher, we ran for the door and spent the next few minutes outside watching the brick sidewalk under our feet oozing up and down, and the flowers waving in an eerie rhythm. Amazing what it does to one's heart rate and one's short-term memory. Everyone looked calm, but there was this surreal low level of confusion as the aftershocks continued. 4:02 a.m. SHIBUMI: Power is back on, and UCSF -LCB- medical center -RCB- seems to have quieted down for the <t>night</t> -LRB- they were doing triage out in the parking lot from the sound and lights of it -RRB-. A friend of mine was in an underground computer center in downtown SF when the quake hit.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=night%1:28:00:: | definition=the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside | synonyms=nighttime, dark
2. sense_key=night%1:28:01:: | definition=a period of ignorance or backwardness or gloom
3. sense_key=night%1:28:04:: | definition=the period spent sleeping | examples=I had a restless night
4. sense_key=night%1:28:02:: | definition=the dark part of the diurnal cycle considered a time unit | examples=three nights later he collapsed
5. sense_key=night%1:26:00:: | definition=darkness | examples=it vanished into the night
6. sense_key=night%1:28:05:: | definition=a shortening of nightfall | examples=they worked from morning to night
7. sense_key=night%1:28:03:: | definition=the time between sunset and midnight | examples=he watched television every night
8. sense_key=night%1:18:00:: | definition=Roman goddess of night; daughter of Erebus; counterpart of Greek Nyx | synonyms=Nox

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the context for the word "night" in the sentence:

"Power is back on, and UCSF medical center seems to have quieted down for the night (they were doing triage out in the parking lot from the sound and lights of it)."

The context is clearly about UCSF medical center quieting down during the nighttime hours. The speaker is mentioning that after an earthquake, the medical center has settled down for the night - meaning they stopped their emergency triage operations.

Let me examine the candidate senses:

1. "the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside" - This refers to the period of time when it's dark
2. "a period of ignorance or backwardness or gloom" - Metaphorical/literary sense
3. "the period spent sleeping" - This refers to sleep duration
4. "the dark part of the diurnal cycle considered a time unit" - This also refers to a time period
5. "darkness" - More abstract
6. "a shortening of nightfall" - Time from day to night
7. "the time between sunset and midnight" - Specific time period
8. "Roman goddess of night" - Proper noun, not applicable

In the context "quieted down for the night," the phrase is referring to the hospital settling down during the nighttime hours (the period of darkness/evening hours). The people there stopped their emergency operations because it was nighttime.

Sense 1 seems most appropriate: "the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside" - this is the general period when it's dark, and the hospital quieted down for this period.

Sense 7 is more specific ("the time between sunset and midnight"), but sense 1 is the more general and natural interpretation of "for the night" meaning the entire nighttime period when people rest/settle down.

I would choose sense 1 as the best fit.


[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: do
Target surface form: doing
Context:
Then as things got rougher, we ran for the door and spent the next few minutes outside watching the brick sidewalk under our feet oozing up and down, and the flowers waving in an eerie rhythm. Amazing what it does to one's heart rate and one's short-term memory. Everyone looked calm, but there was this surreal low level of confusion as the aftershocks continued. 4:02 a.m. SHIBUMI: Power is back on, and UCSF -LCB- medical center -RCB- seems to have quieted down for the night -LRB- they were <t>doing</t> triage out in the parking lot from the sound and lights of it -RRB-. A friend of mine was in an underground computer center in downtown SF when the quake hit.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=do%2:41:01:: | definition=engage in | synonyms=make | examples=make love, not war; make an effort
2. sense_key=do%2:36:01:: | definition=carry out or perform an action | synonyms=perform, execute | examples=John did the painting, the weeding, and he cleaned out the gutters; the skater executed a triple pirouette
3. sense_key=do%2:41:04:: | definition=get (something) done | synonyms=perform | examples=I did my job
4. sense_key=do%2:42:00:: | definition=proceed or get along | synonyms=fare, make out, come, get along | examples=How is she doing in her new job?; How are you making out in graduate school?
5. sense_key=do%2:36:02:: | definition=give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally | synonyms=cause, make | examples=cause a commotion; make a stir
6. sense_key=do%2:41:02:: | definition=carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions | synonyms=practice, practise, exercise | examples=practice law
7. sense_key=do%2:42:01:: | definition=be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity | synonyms=suffice, answer, serve | examples=A few words would answer; This car suits my purpose well
8. sense_key=do%2:36:00:: | definition=create or design, often in a certain way | synonyms=make | examples=Do my room in blue; I did this piece in wood to express my love for the forest
9. sense_key=do%2:29:09:: | definition=behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself | synonyms=act, behave | examples=You should act like an adult; Don't behave like a fool
10. sense_key=do%2:42:02:: | definition=spend time in prison or in a labor camp | synonyms=serve | examples=He did six years for embezzlement
11. sense_key=do%2:41:03:: | definition=carry on or function | synonyms=manage | examples=We could do with a little more help around here
12. sense_key=do%2:29:04:: | definition=arrange attractively | synonyms=dress, arrange, set, coif, coiffe, coiffure | examples=dress my hair for the wedding
13. sense_key=do%2:38:00:: | definition=travel or traverse (a distance) | examples=This car does 150 miles per hour; We did 6 miles on our hike every day

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

raw_output:
```json
{"sense_index": 2}
```

The context describes medical personnel at UCSF medical center "doing triage" in the parking lot. This is clearly about carrying out or performing a specific medical action (triage assessment). Sense 2 ("carry out or perform an action") with its examples like "John did the painting, the weeding, and he cleaned out the gutters" best matches this usage, where "doing" refers to the execution of a particular task or action.

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the context of "doing" in this sentence:

"they were doing triage out in the parking lot from the sound and lights of it"

The context is about medical personnel at UCSF medical center performing triage (a medical procedure to assess and prioritize patients) in the parking lot after an earthquake.

Let me look at the candidate senses:

1. engage in | make love, not war; make an effort
2. carry out or perform an action | John did the painting, the weeding, and he cleaned out the gutters
3. get (something) done | I did my job
4. proceed or get along | How is she doing in her new job?
5. give rise to; cause to happen or occur | cause a commotion; make a stir
6. carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions | practice law
7. be sufficient; be adequate
8. create or design
9. behave in a certain manner
10. spend time in prison
11. carry on or function | We could do with a little more help
12. arrange attractively
13. travel or traverse (a distance)

The key phrase is "doing triage" - triage is a medical procedure/action. The medical personnel are performing/carrying out the action of triage.

Sense 2: "carry out or perform an action" with examples like "John did the painting, the weeding, and he cleaned out the gutters" - this fits very well. It's about performing/carrying out a specific action.

Sense 3: "get (something) done" with example "I did my job" - this could also work, but it's more about completion/accomplishment.

Sense 6: "carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions" with example "practice law" - this could work since triage is a medical practice.

Actually, looking more carefully:
- Sense 2 is about performing/carrying out an action (like painting, weeding)
- Sense 6 is specifically about carrying out a job/profession, which is more general than the specific action being performed. Since "doing triage" refers to performing a particular medical action rather than practicing medicine as a profession, sense 2 is the most precise fit.


[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: sound
Target surface form: sound
Context:
Then as things got rougher, we ran for the door and spent the next few minutes outside watching the brick sidewalk under our feet oozing up and down, and the flowers waving in an eerie rhythm. Amazing what it does to one's heart rate and one's short-term memory. Everyone looked calm, but there was this surreal low level of confusion as the aftershocks continued. 4:02 a.m. SHIBUMI: Power is back on, and UCSF -LCB- medical center -RCB- seems to have quieted down for the night -LRB- they were doing triage out in the parking lot from the <t>sound</t> and lights of it -RRB-. A friend of mine was in an underground computer center in downtown SF when the quake hit.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=sound%1:07:00:: | definition=the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause | examples=the sound of rain on the roof; the beautiful sound of music
2. sense_key=sound%1:09:00:: | definition=the subjective sensation of hearing something | synonyms=auditory sensation | examples=he strained to hear the faint sounds
3. sense_key=sound%1:19:00:: | definition=mechanical vibrations transmitted by an elastic medium | examples=falling trees make a sound in the forest even when no one is there to hear them
4. sense_key=sound%1:11:00:: | definition=the sudden occurrence of an audible event | examples=the sound awakened them
5. sense_key=sound%1:10:00:: | definition=the audible part of a transmitted signal | synonyms=audio | examples=they always raise the audio for commercials
6. sense_key=sound%1:10:01:: | definition=(phonetics) an individual sound unit of speech without concern as to whether or not it is a phoneme of some language | synonyms=phone, speech sound
7. sense_key=sound%1:17:01:: | definition=a narrow channel of the sea joining two larger bodies of water | synonyms=strait
8. sense_key=sound%1:17:00:: | definition=a large ocean inlet or deep bay | examples=the main body of the sound ran parallel to the coast

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 1}
```

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the context to determine which sense of "sound" is being used.

The context is: "they were doing triage out in the parking lot from the sound and lights of it"

This refers to the auditory effect produced during the earthquake triage operations at the medical center. The "sound and lights" of the medical center indicate the noise and visual effects coming from the medical center's triage operations.

Let me examine each sense:

1. "the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause" - This is about the specific auditory sensation or noise resulting from something. "the sound of rain on the roof" shows this is about the actual acoustic phenomenon we hear.

2. "the subjective sensation of hearing something" - This is about the internal experience of hearing, as opposed to the physical phenomenon itself.

3. "mechanical vibrations transmitted by an elastic medium" - This is the physical phenomenon underlying sound, independent of perception.

4. "the sudden occurrence of an audible event" - This emphasizes the sudden, unexpected nature of an audible event.

5. "the audible part of a transmitted signal" - This is about audio in broadcast/communication contexts.

6. "an individual sound unit of speech" - This is about phonetics/linguistics.

7 & 8. Geographic features (strait/bay) - clearly not relevant.

In the context "they were doing triage out in the parking lot from the sound and lights of it", the "sound" refers to the auditory effect or noise coming from the medical center's operations. This is the actual acoustic phenomenon being perceived, which best fits sense 1: "the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause."

Sense 1 is the most natural fit because it describes the auditory effect that could be heard from the triage operations.


[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: light
Target surface form: lights
Context:
Then as things got rougher, we ran for the door and spent the next few minutes outside watching the brick sidewalk under our feet oozing up and down, and the flowers waving in an eerie rhythm. Amazing what it does to one's heart rate and one's short-term memory. Everyone looked calm, but there was this surreal low level of confusion as the aftershocks continued. 4:02 a.m. SHIBUMI: Power is back on, and UCSF -LCB- medical center -RCB- seems to have quieted down for the night -LRB- they were doing triage out in the parking lot from the sound and <t>lights</t> of it -RRB-. A friend of mine was in an underground computer center in downtown SF when the quake hit.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=light%1:19:00:: | definition=(physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation | synonyms=visible light, visible radiation | examples=the light was filtered through a soft glass window
2. sense_key=light%1:06:00:: | definition=any device serving as a source of illumination | synonyms=light source | examples=he stopped the car and turned off the lights
3. sense_key=light%1:09:01:: | definition=a particular perspective or aspect of a situation | examples=although he saw it in a different light, he still did not understand
4. sense_key=light%1:07:01:: | definition=the quality of being luminous; emitting or reflecting light | synonyms=luminosity, brightness, brightness level, luminance, luminousness | examples=its luminosity is measured relative to that of our sun
5. sense_key=light%1:15:00:: | definition=an illuminated area | examples=he stepped into the light
6. sense_key=light%1:26:01:: | definition=a condition of spiritual awareness; divine illumination | synonyms=illumination | examples=follow God's light
7. sense_key=light%1:07:00:: | definition=the visual effect of illumination on objects or scenes as created in pictures | synonyms=lightness | examples=he could paint the lightest light and the darkest dark
8. sense_key=light%1:18:00:: | definition=a person regarded very fondly | examples=the light of my life
9. sense_key=light%1:26:00:: | definition=having abundant light or illumination | synonyms=lighting | examples=they played as long as it was light; as long as the lighting was good
10. sense_key=light%1:09:00:: | definition=mental understanding as an enlightening experience | examples=he finally saw the light; can you shed light on this problem?
11. sense_key=light%1:07:02:: | definition=merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance | synonyms=sparkle, twinkle, spark | examples=he had a sparkle in his eye; there's a perpetual twinkle in his eyes
12. sense_key=light%1:09:02:: | definition=public awareness | examples=it brought the scandal to light
13. sense_key=light%1:16:00:: | definition=a divine presence believed by Quakers to enlighten and guide the soul | synonyms=Inner Light, Light Within, Christ Within
14. sense_key=light%1:10:00:: | definition=a visual warning signal | examples=they saw the light of the beacon; there was a light at every corner
15. sense_key=light%1:06:01:: | definition=a device for lighting or igniting fuel or charges or fires | synonyms=lighter, igniter, ignitor | examples=do you have a light?

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

raw_output:
```json
{"sense_index": 2}
```

The context describes observing the triage operations "from the sound and lights of it" in the parking lot. The word "lights" refers to physical devices or fixtures that provide illumination—the lighting equipment visible at the scene. This matches sense 2: "any device serving as a source of illumination" with the example "he stopped the car and turned off the lights," which is the most appropriate sense for plural "lights" in this context.

reasoning_content:
The context is about a medical center during an earthquake. The speaker says "they were doing triage out in the parking lot from the sound and <t>lights</t> of it".

The word "lights" here refers to the plural of "light" - specifically the devices that emit light, the illumination systems or light fixtures that were visible from the parking lot.

Looking at the candidate senses:

1. Electromagnetic radiation - not the best fit
2. Any device serving as a source of illumination - this seems like a good fit. The lights in the parking lot would be lights/lamps/fixtures
3. A particular perspective - not relevant
4. Quality of being luminous - not quite right
5. An illuminated area - not the right sense
6. Spiritual awareness - not relevant
7. Visual effect of illumination in pictures - not relevant
8. A person regarded fondly - not relevant
9. Having abundant light or illumination - this could work but it's an adjective sense
10. Mental understanding - not relevant
11. Merriment expressed by brightness - not relevant
12. Public awareness - not relevant
13. Divine presence - not relevant
14. A visual warning signal - possible but not the best fit
15. A device for lighting or igniting fuel - this is about lighters specifically

The best fit is sense 2: "any device serving as a source of illumination" with the example "he stopped the car and turned off the lights" and synonyms "light source". This directly matches the context where the speaker can see "the lights" of the parking lot operations - meaning the light fixtures or illumination devices.

The answer should be sense index 2.


[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: friend
Target surface form: friend
Context:
Amazing what it does to one's heart rate and one's short-term memory. Everyone looked calm, but there was this surreal low level of confusion as the aftershocks continued. 4:02 a.m. SHIBUMI: Power is back on, and UCSF -LCB- medical center -RCB- seems to have quieted down for the night -LRB- they were doing triage out in the parking lot from the sound and lights of it -RRB-. A <t>friend</t> of mine was in an underground computer center in downtown SF when the quake hit. He said that one of the computers took a three-foot trip sliding across the floor.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=friend%1:18:00:: | definition=a person you know well and regard with affection and trust | examples=he was my best friend at the university
2. sense_key=friend%1:18:03:: | definition=an associate who provides cooperation or assistance | synonyms=ally | examples=he's a good ally in fight
3. sense_key=friend%1:18:02:: | definition=a person with whom you are acquainted | synonyms=acquaintance | examples=I have trouble remembering the names of all my acquaintances; we are friends of the family
4. sense_key=friend%1:18:04:: | definition=a person who backs a politician or a team etc. | synonyms=supporter, protagonist, champion, admirer, booster | examples=all their supporters came out for the game; they are friends of the library
5. sense_key=friend%1:18:01:: | definition=a member of the Religious Society of Friends founded by George Fox (the Friends have never called themselves Quakers) | synonyms=Quaker

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

raw_output:
```json
{"sense_index": 1}
```

The context "A friend of mine was in an underground computer center" describes a personal relationship where the speaker has direct knowledge of and affection for this person. This is best captured by sense 1, which defines a friend as "a person you know well and regard with affection and trust." The phrase "friend of mine" establishes an intimate personal connection rather than a mere acquaintance, professional associate, or supporter of a cause.

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the context to determine which sense of "friend" is most appropriate.

The context states: "A friend of mine was in an underground computer center in downtown SF when the quake hit."

This is clearly referring to a person that the speaker knows and regards with affection/trust. The speaker is talking about their personal connection to someone who experienced the earthquake.

Let me evaluate each sense:

1. sense_key=friend%1:18:00:: "a person you know well and regard with affection and trust" - This fits well. The phrase "friend of mine" suggests a personal relationship with affection and trust.

2. sense_key=friend%1:18:03:: "an associate who provides cooperation or assistance" - This is more formal/professional, doesn't fit the casual personal reference.

3. sense_key=friend%1:18:02:: "a person with whom you are acquainted" - This is too broad/impersonal. The phrase "a friend of mine" suggests more than just being acquainted.

4. sense_key=friend%1:18:04:: "a person who backs a politician or a team etc." - This doesn't fit at all. There's no context of support for a cause or person.

5. sense_key=friend%1:18:01:: "a member of the Religious Society of Friends" - This clearly doesn't fit. There's no religious context.

The best choice is sense 1, which defines a friend as "a person you know well and regard with affection and trust." This is the most common, personal meaning of friend, and the context "a friend of mine" clearly indicates a close personal relationship rather than just an acquaintance or professional associate.

The answer should be {"sense_index": 1}


[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: underground
Target surface form: underground
Context:
Amazing what it does to one's heart rate and one's short-term memory. Everyone looked calm, but there was this surreal low level of confusion as the aftershocks continued. 4:02 a.m. SHIBUMI: Power is back on, and UCSF -LCB- medical center -RCB- seems to have quieted down for the night -LRB- they were doing triage out in the parking lot from the sound and lights of it -RRB-. A friend of mine was in an <t>underground</t> computer center in downtown SF when the quake hit. He said that one of the computers took a three-foot trip sliding across the floor.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=underground%5:00:00:subsurface:00 | definition=under the level of the ground | synonyms=belowground | examples=belowground storage areas; underground caverns
2. sense_key=underground%5:00:00:covert:00 | definition=conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods | synonyms=clandestine, cloak-and-dagger, hole-and-corner, hugger-mugger, hush-hush, secret | examples=clandestine intelligence operations; cloak-and-dagger activities behind enemy lines

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

raw_output:
```json
{"sense_index": 1}
```

The context describes a computer center located physically beneath ground level in downtown San Francisco. The use of "underground" refers to its physical location below the surface of the earth, consistent with the definition "under the level of the ground" with synonyms like "belowground" and examples of "underground caverns" and "belowground storage areas."

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the context to determine which sense of "underground" is correct.

The sentence states: "A friend of mine was in an underground computer center in downtown SF when the quake hit."

This is describing a computer center that is located below ground level. The context indicates it's a physical location beneath the surface where computers are stored/operated.

Looking at the two candidate senses:

1. "under the level of the ground" - with synonyms "belowground" and examples including "belowground storage areas; underground caverns". This refers to something physically located beneath the ground surface.

2. "conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods" - with synonyms "clandestine, cloak-and-dagger, etc." This refers to something secret or covert in nature.

Given the context, the speaker is simply describing that a computer center was located underground (below ground level) when the earthquake hit. There's no implication that it was secret or clandestine - just that it was physically situated below ground. This makes sense because computer centers are often placed underground for protection, temperature control, etc.

Therefore, sense 1 is the correct choice - this is the literal, physical meaning of "underground" referring to something located beneath the ground surface.


[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: computer
Target surface form: computer
Context:
Amazing what it does to one's heart rate and one's short-term memory. Everyone looked calm, but there was this surreal low level of confusion as the aftershocks continued. 4:02 a.m. SHIBUMI: Power is back on, and UCSF -LCB- medical center -RCB- seems to have quieted down for the night -LRB- they were doing triage out in the parking lot from the sound and lights of it -RRB-. A friend of mine was in an underground <t>computer</t> center in downtown SF when the quake hit. He said that one of the computers took a three-foot trip sliding across the floor.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=computer%1:06:00:: | definition=a machine for performing calculations automatically | synonyms=computing machine, computing device, data processor, electronic computer, information processing system
2. sense_key=computer%1:18:00:: | definition=an expert at calculation (or at operating calculating machines) | synonyms=calculator, reckoner, figurer, estimator

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

raw_output:
```json
{"sense_index": 1}
```

The context describes an "underground computer center" where "one of the computers took a three-foot trip sliding across the floor" during an earthquake. This clearly refers to physical computing machines/devices that can move across a floor, not human experts. Sense 1 (a machine for performing calculations automatically) is the appropriate meaning here.

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the context carefully.

The target word is "computer" and I need to determine which sense it refers to.

The context is:
"A friend of mine was in an underground <t>computer</t> center in downtown SF when the quake hit. He said that one of the computers took a three-foot trip sliding across the floor."

The candidate senses are:
1. A machine for performing calculations automatically (synonyms: computing machine, computing device, data processor, electronic computer, information processing system)
2. An expert at calculation (or at operating calculating machines) (synonyms: calculator, reckoner, figurer, estimator)

In the context, it says:
- "underground computer center" - a physical location
- "one of the computers took a three-foot trip sliding across the floor" - something physical that can slide across a floor during an earthquake

This clearly refers to the physical machines/devices, not to a person. An underground "computer center" is a facility housing computing equipment/machines. And "one of the computers took a three-foot trip sliding across the floor" describes physical equipment moving during the quake.

The first sense (a machine for performing calculations automatically) is the correct interpretation. This is about the physical machine/device, not a human expert.

So the answer is sense 1.


[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: center
Target surface form: center
Context:
Amazing what it does to one's heart rate and one's short-term memory. Everyone looked calm, but there was this surreal low level of confusion as the aftershocks continued. 4:02 a.m. SHIBUMI: Power is back on, and UCSF -LCB- medical center -RCB- seems to have quieted down for the night -LRB- they were doing triage out in the parking lot from the sound and lights of it -RRB-. A friend of mine was in an underground computer <t>center</t> in downtown SF when the quake hit. He said that one of the computers took a three-foot trip sliding across the floor.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=center%1:15:01:: | definition=an area that is approximately central within some larger region | synonyms=centre, middle, heart, eye | examples=it is in the center of town; they ran forward into the heart of the struggle
2. sense_key=center%1:06:02:: | definition=the piece of ground in the outfield directly ahead of the catcher | synonyms=center field | examples=he hit the ball to deep center
3. sense_key=center%1:06:00:: | definition=a building dedicated to a particular activity | synonyms=centre | examples=they were raising money to build a new center for research
4. sense_key=center%1:15:00:: | definition=a point equidistant from the ends of a line or the extremities of a figure | synonyms=centre, midpoint
5. sense_key=center%1:09:00:: | definition=the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience | synonyms=kernel, substance, core, centre, essence, gist | examples=the gist of the prosecutor's argument; the heart and soul of the Republican Party
6. sense_key=center%1:09:01:: | definition=the object upon which interest and attention focuses | synonyms=centre, center of attention, centre of attention | examples=his stories made him the center of the party
7. sense_key=center%1:08:00:: | definition=a cluster of nerve cells governing a specific bodily process | synonyms=centre, nerve center, nerve centre | examples=in most people the speech center is in the left hemisphere
8. sense_key=center%1:14:01:: | definition=the middle of a military or naval formation | examples=they had to reinforce the center
9. sense_key=center%1:18:01:: | definition=(basketball) the person who plays center on a basketball team
10. sense_key=center%1:18:00:: | definition=(football) the person who plays center on the line of scrimmage and snaps the ball to the quarterback | synonyms=snapper | examples=the center fumbled the handoff
11. sense_key=center%1:15:02:: | definition=a place where some particular activity is concentrated | synonyms=centre | examples=they received messages from several centers
12. sense_key=center%1:14:00:: | definition=politically moderate persons; centrists
13. sense_key=center%1:18:02:: | definition=(ice hockey) the person who plays center on a hockey team
14. sense_key=center%1:13:00:: | definition=the sweet central portion of a piece of candy that is enclosed in chocolate or some other covering | synonyms=centre
15. sense_key=center%1:06:01:: | definition=mercantile establishment consisting of a carefully landscaped complex of shops representing leading merchandisers; usually includes restaurants and a convenient parking area; a modern version of the traditional marketplace | synonyms=plaza, mall, shopping mall, shopping center, shopping centre | examples=a good plaza should have a movie house; they spent their weekends at the local malls
16. sense_key=center%1:04:03:: | definition=the position on a hockey team of the player who participates in the face off at the beginning of the game
17. sense_key=center%1:04:02:: | definition=(American football) the position of the player on the line of scrimmage who puts the ball in play | examples=it is a center's responsibility to get the football to the quarterback
18. sense_key=center%1:04:01:: | definition=a position on a basketball team of the player who participates in the jump that starts the game

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

raw_output:
```json
{"sense_index": 3}
```

The context describes "an underground computer center" - a facility or building dedicated to a specific activity (housing and operating computers). This matches sense 3, which defines center as "a building dedicated to a particular activity" with examples like a research center. The phrase "computer center" clearly refers to an institution or facility with a dedicated purpose, not a geographical location (sense 1), shopping complex (sense 15), or any other meaning.

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the context. The sentence is:

"A friend of mine was in an underground computer <t>center</t> in downtown SF when the quake hit."

The target word is "center" and I need to find which sense best fits this usage.

Looking at the context:
- "underground computer center" - this is describing a facility or building dedicated to computers
- It's a place where computers are located
- It's a building/facility with a specific purpose (housing computers)

Let me check the candidate senses:

1. "an area that is approximately central within some larger region" - Not quite, this isn't about a central area/location
2. "the piece of ground in the outfield directly ahead of the catcher" - Baseball, not relevant
3. "a building dedicated to a particular activity" - This fits! "computer center" is a building dedicated to computer activities
4. "a point equidistant from the ends of a line or the extremities of a figure" - Geometric definition, not relevant
5. "the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience" - Not relevant
6. "the object upon which interest and attention focuses" - Not relevant
7. "a cluster of nerve cells governing a specific bodily process" - Neurological, not relevant
8. "the middle of a military or naval formation" - Not relevant
9-13. Sports positions - Not relevant
14. "the sweet central portion of a piece of candy" - Not relevant
15. "mercantile establishment consisting of a carefully landscaped complex of shops" - Shopping mall type, not really a computer center
16-18. Sports positions - Not relevant

The best fit is sense 3: "a building dedicated to a particular activity" with the example "they were raising money to build a new center for research". A computer center is indeed a building dedicated to a particular activity (computing).

So the answer is sense index 3.


[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: hit
Target surface form: hit
Context:
Amazing what it does to one's heart rate and one's short-term memory. Everyone looked calm, but there was this surreal low level of confusion as the aftershocks continued. 4:02 a.m. SHIBUMI: Power is back on, and UCSF -LCB- medical center -RCB- seems to have quieted down for the night -LRB- they were doing triage out in the parking lot from the sound and lights of it -RRB-. A friend of mine was in an underground computer center in downtown SF when the quake <t>hit</t>. He said that one of the computers took a three-foot trip sliding across the floor.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=hit%2:35:03:: | definition=cause to move by striking | examples=hit a ball
2. sense_key=hit%2:35:01:: | definition=hit against; come into sudden contact with | synonyms=strike, impinge on, run into, collide with | examples=The car hit a tree; He struck the table with his elbow
3. sense_key=hit%2:35:00:: | definition=deal a blow to, either with the hand or with an instrument | examples=He hit her hard in the face
4. sense_key=hit%2:38:00:: | definition=reach a destination, either real or abstract | synonyms=reach, make, attain, arrive at, gain | examples=We hit Detroit by noon; The water reached the doorstep
5. sense_key=hit%2:35:05:: | definition=affect or afflict suddenly, usually adversely | synonyms=strike | examples=We were hit by really bad weather; He was stricken with cancer when he was still a teenager
6. sense_key=hit%2:33:01:: | definition=hit with a missile from a weapon | synonyms=shoot, pip
7. sense_key=hit%2:40:05:: | definition=encounter by chance | synonyms=stumble | examples=I stumbled across a long-lost cousin last night in a restaurant
8. sense_key=hit%2:33:02:: | definition=gain points in a game | synonyms=score, tally, rack up | examples=The home team scored many times; He hit a home run
9. sense_key=hit%2:39:00:: | definition=cause to experience suddenly | synonyms=strike, come to | examples=Panic struck me; An interesting idea hit her
10. sense_key=hit%2:33:00:: | definition=make a strategic, offensive, assault against an enemy, opponent, or a target | synonyms=strike | examples=The Germans struck Poland on Sept. 1, 1939; We must strike the enemy's oil fields
11. sense_key=hit%2:41:00:: | definition=kill intentionally and with premeditation | synonyms=murder, slay, dispatch, bump off, off, polish off | examples=The mafia boss ordered his enemies murdered
12. sense_key=hit%2:38:02:: | definition=drive something violently into a location | synonyms=strike | examples=he hit his fist on the table; she struck her head on the low ceiling
13. sense_key=hit%2:38:07:: | definition=reach a point in time, or a certain state or level | synonyms=reach, attain | examples=The thermometer hit 100 degrees; This car can reach a speed of 140 miles per hour
14. sense_key=hit%2:35:02:: | definition=produce by manipulating keys or strings of musical instruments, also metaphorically | synonyms=strike | examples=The pianist strikes a middle C; strike `z' on the keyboard
15. sense_key=hit%2:34:00:: | definition=consume to excess | examples=hit the bottle
16. sense_key=hit%2:33:03:: | definition=hit the intended target or goal
17. sense_key=hit%2:32:12:: | definition=pay unsolicited and usually unwanted sexual attention to | examples=He tries to hit on women in bars

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

raw_output:
```json
{"sense_index": 5}
```

The context describes an earthquake striking a location. The sense "affect or afflict suddenly, usually adversely" with the synonymous example "We were hit by really bad weather" best captures this usage. An earthquake suddenly and adversely affects an area, much like bad weather "hits" a region. This is more specific than the physical contact senses (2, 3) and captures the metaphorical sense of a natural disaster suddenly impacting a place.

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the context where "hit" is used. The sentence is: "A friend of mine was in an underground computer center in downtown SF when the quake hit."

This is describing an earthquake occurring (striking a location). The earthquake "hit" downtown San Francisco.

Let me go through the candidate senses:

1. "cause to move by striking" - Example: hit a ball. This doesn't fit - the earthquake wasn't about moving something by striking it.

2. "hit against; come into sudden contact with" - Examples: The car hit a tree; He struck the table with his elbow. This could fit - the earthquake made contact with the area.

3. "deal a blow to, either with the hand or with an instrument" - This implies more of a physical blow, not applicable here.

4. "reach a destination, either real or abstract" - Examples: We hit Detroit by noon; The water reached the doorstep. The earthquake didn't reach a destination.

5. "affect or afflict suddenly, usually adversely" - Examples: We were hit by really bad weather; He was stricken with cancer. This fits very well! An earthquake would suddenly and adversely affect an area.

6. "hit with a missile from a weapon" - Not applicable.

7. "encounter by chance" - Not applicable.

8. "gain points in a game" - Not applicable.

9. "cause to experience suddenly" - Example: Panic struck me; An interesting idea hit her. This could fit but seems less precise.

10. "make a strategic, offensive, assault against an enemy" - Not applicable.

11. "kill intentionally" - Not applicable.

12. "drive something violently into a location" - Not the right usage here.
The remaining senses (13-17) don't apply—reaching a point in time, manipulating keys, consuming to excess, hitting a target, or unwanted attention are all irrelevant to an earthquake striking a location. Sense 5 is the clearest match, paralleling how "we were hit by really bad weather" describes a sudden, adverse natural event affecting people.


[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: computer
Target surface form: computers
Context:
Everyone looked calm, but there was this surreal low level of confusion as the aftershocks continued. 4:02 a.m. SHIBUMI: Power is back on, and UCSF -LCB- medical center -RCB- seems to have quieted down for the night -LRB- they were doing triage out in the parking lot from the sound and lights of it -RRB-. A friend of mine was in an underground computer center in downtown SF when the quake hit. He said that one of the <t>computers</t> took a three-foot trip sliding across the floor. Today should be interesting as people realize how hard life is going to be here for a while.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=computer%1:06:00:: | definition=a machine for performing calculations automatically | synonyms=computing machine, computing device, data processor, electronic computer, information processing system
2. sense_key=computer%1:18:00:: | definition=an expert at calculation (or at operating calculating machines) | synonyms=calculator, reckoner, figurer, estimator

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

raw_output:
```json
{"sense_index": 1}
```

The context clearly refers to physical machines in a computer center that slid across the floor during an earthquake. The phrase "one of the computers took a three-foot trip sliding across the floor" describes a physical object moving, not a person. This matches sense 1 (a machine for performing calculations automatically), not sense 2 (a person who operates calculating machines).

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the context and the two senses for "computers" in this sentence.

The context: "A friend of mine was in an underground computer center in downtown SF when the quake hit. He said that one of the computers took a three-foot trip sliding across the floor."

The target word "computers" is being used to refer to physical machines that were in a computer center that slid across the floor during an earthquake.

Let me look at the two senses:

1. sense_key=computer%1:06:00:: | definition=a machine for performing calculations automatically | synonyms=computing machine, computing device, data processor, electronic computer, information processing system

This sense refers to the electronic/mechanical device itself - the physical machine.

2. sense_key=computer%1:18:00:: | definition=an expert at calculation (or at operating calculating machines) | synonyms=calculator, reckoner, figurer, estimator

This sense refers to a person - an expert at calculation.

In the context, "one of the computers took a three-foot trip sliding across the floor" - this is clearly referring to physical machines/devices, not people. A person would not "take a trip" (in the sense of sliding) across a floor in this way.

Therefore, the correct sense is sense 1 - the machine definition, not the person definition.

The answer should be {"sense_index": 1}


[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: slide
Target surface form: sliding
Context:
Everyone looked calm, but there was this surreal low level of confusion as the aftershocks continued. 4:02 a.m. SHIBUMI: Power is back on, and UCSF -LCB- medical center -RCB- seems to have quieted down for the night -LRB- they were doing triage out in the parking lot from the sound and lights of it -RRB-. A friend of mine was in an underground computer center in downtown SF when the quake hit. He said that one of the computers took a three-foot trip <t>sliding</t> across the floor. Today should be interesting as people realize how hard life is going to be here for a while.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=slide%2:38:01:: | definition=move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner | synonyms=skid, slip, slue, slew | examples=the wheels skidded against the sidewalk
2. sense_key=slide%2:38:00:: | definition=to pass or move unobtrusively or smoothly | synonyms=slither | examples=They slid through the wicket in the big gate
3. sense_key=slide%2:38:02:: | definition=move smoothly along a surface | examples=He slid the money over to the other gambler

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

raw_output:
```json
{"sense_index": 1}
```

The context describes a computer being displaced by earthquake aftershocks, causing it to move across the floor in an uncontrolled manner over three feet. This matches sense 1 ("move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner"), which is synonymous with "skid" - exactly the type of involuntary movement that occurs during seismic activity. Senses 2 and 3 emphasize smooth or unobtrusive motion, which doesn't capture the forced, chaotic nature of the computer's displacement during the earthquake.

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the context to determine the best sense for "sliding" in this sentence:

"He said that one of the computers took a three-foot trip sliding across the floor."

The context describes a computer that was moved across the floor by the force of an earthquake aftershock. It's a three-foot trip, and the computer is sliding across the floor.

Let me evaluate each sense:

1. **sense_key=slide%2:38:01::** "move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner" with synonyms "skid, slip, slue, slew" and example "the wheels skidded against the sidewalk"
   - This describes an uncontrolled movement in an unusual direction, like skidding. During an earthquake, the computer would indeed be moving in an uncontrolled manner due to the seismic forces.

2. **sense_key=slide%2:38:00::** "to pass or move unobtrusively or smoothly" with synonym "slither" and example "They slid through the wicket in the big gate"
   - This emphasizes smooth, unobtrusive movement. While the computer might move smoothly, the context doesn't suggest it's unobtrusive - it's a dramatic three-foot trip across the floor during an earthquake.

3. **sense_key=slide%2:38:02::** "move smoothly along a surface" with example "He slid the money over to the other gambler"
   - This is a general description of smooth movement along a surface, but it doesn't capture the uncontrolled nature of the movement caused by the earthquake.

Given the context of an earthquake causing a computer to move three feet across the floor, the movement would be:
- Uncontrolled (due to seismic forces)
- Not necessarily smooth or graceful
- Oblique or sideways, possibly

This best fits sense 1, which emphasizes "usually in an uncontrolled manner" and includes the synonym "skid" which is exactly what happens during an earthquake - objects skid across surfaces.
The answer is sense 1.