[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: strange
Target surface form: strange
Context:
Haney peered doubtfully at his drinking companion through bleary, tear-filled eyes. He had no ready answer, as much from surprise as from the fit of coughing. Was the man drunk or crazy or both? But his new-found buddy had matched him drink for drink until he lost count, and the man's eyes were still clear. The guy is off his rocker, Haney thought to himself, and looked away from those eyes. Eyes that were clear, but also bright with a <t>strange</t> intensity, a sort of cold fire burning behind them. Why hadn't he noticed it before?

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=strange%3:00:00:: | definition=being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird | synonyms=unusual | examples=a strange exaltation that was indefinable; a strange fantastical mind
2. sense_key=strange%5:00:01:unfamiliar:00 | definition=not known before | synonyms=unknown | examples=used many strange words; saw many strange faces in the crowd
3. sense_key=strange%3:00:01:: | definition=relating to or originating in or characteristic of another place or part of the world | synonyms=foreign | examples=foreign nations; a foreign accent

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 word "strange" here describes the "intensity" in the man's eyes—a quality that is clearly out of the ordinary, unexpected, and odd. The narrator finds this intensity remarkable and unusual, explicitly wondering why he hadn't noticed it before. This aligns perfectly with Sense 1's definition of being "definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird." The context does not suggest unfamiliarity (Sense 2) or foreign origin (Sense 3), but rather an unusual or weird quality that has caught the narrator's attention.

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the context and the candidate senses for the word "strange" in this passage.

The sentence in question is: "Eyes that were clear, but also bright with a strange intensity, a sort of cold fire burning behind them."

Context clues:
- The narrator is describing a man's eyes that have an unusual quality
- He describes them as having an "intensity" and "cold fire"
- Earlier he thinks the man is "off his rocker" (crazy)
- The eyes are clear but have this strange quality
- The narrator is surprised by this quality and wonders why he hadn't noticed it before

Let me examine each sense:

1. Sense 1: "being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird" - synonyms: unusual. Examples include "a strange exaltation that was indefinable; a strange fantastical mind"
   - This fits well with the context. The intensity in the man's eyes is definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected. It's odd and potentially a bit weird.

2. Sense 2: "not known before" - synonyms: unknown. Examples: "used many strange words; saw many strange faces in the crowd"
   - This would suggest the intensity is unfamiliar or unknown. While possible, it doesn't fit as naturally with "intensity" in the eyes.

3. Sense 3: "relating to or originating in or characteristic of another place or part of the world" - synonyms: foreign
   - This doesn't fit at all. There's no indication that the eyes are foreign in origin or characteristic.

Sense 1 is the best fit because:
- The "strange intensity" describes something unusual and unexpected in the man's eyes
- The context emphasizes that this quality is odd and noteworthy (the narrator wonders why he hadn't noticed it before)
- The examples given ("strange exaltation," "strange fantastical mind") are similar in that they describe unusual mental or emotional qualities
- The first sense captures the narrator's sense of surprise at encountering this peculiar quality in the man's gaze

The answer is sense index 1.


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: intensity
Target surface form: intensity
Context:
Haney peered doubtfully at his drinking companion through bleary, tear-filled eyes. He had no ready answer, as much from surprise as from the fit of coughing. Was the man drunk or crazy or both? But his new-found buddy had matched him drink for drink until he lost count, and the man's eyes were still clear. The guy is off his rocker, Haney thought to himself, and looked away from those eyes. Eyes that were clear, but also bright with a strange <t>intensity</t>, a sort of cold fire burning behind them. Why hadn't he noticed it before?

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=intensity%1:07:03:: | definition=the amount of energy transmitted (as by acoustic or electromagnetic radiation) | synonyms=strength, intensity level | examples=he adjusted the intensity of the sound; they measured the station's signal strength
2. sense_key=intensity%1:07:00:: | definition=high level or degree; the property of being intense | synonyms=intensiveness
3. sense_key=intensity%1:07:02:: | definition=the magnitude of sound (usually in a specified direction) | synonyms=volume, loudness | examples=the kids played their music at full volume
4. sense_key=intensity%1:07:01:: | definition=chromatic purity: freedom from dilution with white and hence vivid in hue | synonyms=saturation, chroma, vividness

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}.

finish_reason: stop

role: assistant

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the context to determine the best sense of "intensity" here.

The passage describes Haney observing his drinking companion's eyes. The text says: "Eyes that were clear, but also bright with a strange intensity, a sort of cold fire burning behind them."

This is describing the quality or degree of the emotion/expression in the man's eyes. The phrase "cold fire burning behind them" suggests an emotional or psychological state - an intense, bright, almost burning quality of expression or feeling.

Let me examine each sense:

1. sense_key=intensity%1:07:03:: - "the amount of energy transmitted (as by acoustic or electromagnetic radiation)" - This is about physical radiation/energy transmission. Not relevant here.

2. sense_key=intensity%1:07:00:: - "high level or degree; the property of being intense" - This is a general sense describing high degree or level. The context describes the eyes as having "a strange intensity" with "cold fire burning behind them" - this fits the description of a high degree of some quality (emotion, expression, feeling).

3. sense_key=intensity%1:07:02:: - "the magnitude of sound (usually in a specified direction)" - This is about sound/loudness. Not relevant here.

4. sense_key=intensity%1:07:01:: - "chromatic purity: freedom from dilution with white and hence vivid in hue" - This is about color saturation. While the text says "bright," this isn't really about color saturation in the technical sense.

The best fit is sense 2 (intensity%1:07:00::) which describes "high level or degree; the property of being intense." The eyes are described as having an intense quality - a high degree of some emotional or psychological state. The definition and synonym "intensiveness" match how the word is being used here - describing the degree or level of intensity in the man's gaze/expression.

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: cold
Target surface form: cold
Context:
Haney peered doubtfully at his drinking companion through bleary, tear-filled eyes. He had no ready answer, as much from surprise as from the fit of coughing. Was the man drunk or crazy or both? But his new-found buddy had matched him drink for drink until he lost count, and the man's eyes were still clear. The guy is off his rocker, Haney thought to himself, and looked away from those eyes. Eyes that were clear, but also bright with a strange intensity, a sort of <t>cold</t> fire burning behind them. Why hadn't he noticed it before?

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=cold%3:00:01:: | definition=having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration | examples=a cold climate; a cold room
2. sense_key=cold%3:00:02:: | definition=extended meanings; especially of psychological coldness; without human warmth or emotion | examples=a cold unfriendly nod; a cold and unaffectionate person
3. sense_key=cold%5:00:00:stale:00 | definition=having lost freshness through passage of time | examples=a cold trail; dogs attempting to catch a cold scent
4. sense_key=cold%5:00:00:cool:03 | definition=(color) giving no sensation of warmth | examples=a cold bluish grey
5. sense_key=cold%5:00:00:perfect:00 | definition=marked by errorless familiarity | examples=had her lines cold before rehearsals started
6. sense_key=cold%5:00:00:unoriginal:00 | definition=lacking originality or spontaneity; no longer new | synonyms=stale, dusty, moth-eaten | examples=moth-eaten theories about race; stale news
7. sense_key=cold%5:00:00:intense:00 | definition=so intense as to be almost uncontrollable | examples=cold fury gripped him
8. sense_key=cold%5:00:00:unloving:00 | definition=sexually unresponsive | synonyms=frigid | examples=was cold to his advances; a frigid woman
9. sense_key=cold%5:00:00:inhumane:00 | definition=without compunction or human feeling | synonyms=cold-blooded, inhuman, insensate | examples=in cold blood; cold-blooded killing
10. sense_key=cold%5:00:00:unenthusiastic:00 | definition=feeling or showing no enthusiasm | examples=a cold audience; a cold response to the new play
11. sense_key=cold%5:00:00:unconscious:00 | definition=unconscious from a blow or shock or intoxication | examples=the boxer was out cold; pass out cold
12. sense_key=cold%5:00:00:far:00 | definition=of a seeker; far from the object sought
13. sense_key=cold%5:00:00:dead:01 | definition=lacking the warmth of life | examples=cold in his grave

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": 7}
```

The phrase "cold fire burning behind them" describes an intense, burning quality in the character's eyes. Sense 7 ("so intense as to be almost uncontrollable") with the example "cold fury gripped him" best captures this meaning. The "cold" modifier intensifies the emotional fire/intensity being described, rather than referring to literal temperature or typical emotional coldness.

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the context carefully. The phrase is "a sort of cold fire burning behind them" - describing someone's eyes.

The context describes someone's eyes that are "clear, but also bright with a strange intensity, a sort of cold fire burning behind them."

This is a metaphorical use of "cold" to describe an intense, burning quality in the eyes - suggesting an intense, possibly dangerous or unsettling quality.

Let me go through the candidate senses:

1. Physical coldness - Not applicable, these are eyes
2. Psychological coldness/without human warmth - Could fit, describing lack of warmth
3. Stale/having lost freshness - Not applicable
4. Color giving no sensation of warmth - Not really fitting
5. Marked by errorless familiarity - Not applicable
6. Lacking originality - Not applicable
7. So intense as to be almost uncontrollable - This talks about "cold fury gripped him" - intensity. The phrase "cold fire" and "strange intensity" suggests something intense
8. Sexually unresponsive - Not applicable
9. Without compunction or human feeling; cold-blooded - Could fit, suggesting an inhumane quality
10. Feeling or showing no enthusiasm - Not applicable
11. Unconscious - Not applicable
12. Far from object sought - Not applicable
13. Lacking warmth of life - Not applicable

The key phrase is "cold fire burning behind them" with "strange intensity."

Sense 7 talks about intensity ("so intense as to be almost uncontrollable") with examples like "cold fury gripped him"
Sense 2 talks about psychological coldness and lack of human warmth
Sense 9 talks about being without human feeling/cold-blooded

Given the "strange intensity" mentioned and the metaphorical "cold fire," sense 7 seems most appropriate - it captures the intensity aspect. "Cold fire" suggests something intense but with a cold, perhaps dangerous quality.
The parallel between "cold fury" and "cold fire" is striking - both describe intense emotional states with that paradoxical coldness. This intensity that borders on uncontrollable fits sense 7 best.


[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: fire
Target surface form: fire
Context:
Haney peered doubtfully at his drinking companion through bleary, tear-filled eyes. He had no ready answer, as much from surprise as from the fit of coughing. Was the man drunk or crazy or both? But his new-found buddy had matched him drink for drink until he lost count, and the man's eyes were still clear. The guy is off his rocker, Haney thought to himself, and looked away from those eyes. Eyes that were clear, but also bright with a strange intensity, a sort of cold <t>fire</t> burning behind them. Why hadn't he noticed it before?

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=fire%1:11:00:: | definition=the event of something burning (often destructive) | examples=they lost everything in the fire
2. sense_key=fire%1:04:00:: | definition=the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy | synonyms=firing | examples=hold your fire until you can see the whites of their eyes; they retreated in the face of withering enemy fire
3. sense_key=fire%1:22:00:: | definition=the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke | synonyms=flame, flaming | examples=fire was one of our ancestors' first discoveries
4. sense_key=fire%1:06:00:: | definition=a fireplace in which a relatively small fire is burning | examples=they sat by the fire and talked
5. sense_key=fire%1:27:01:: | definition=once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles)
6. sense_key=fire%1:12:00:: | definition=feelings of great warmth and intensity | synonyms=ardor, ardour, fervor, fervour, fervency, fervidness | examples=he spoke with great ardor
7. sense_key=fire%1:27:00:: | definition=fuel that is burning and is used as a means for cooking | examples=put the kettle on the fire; barbecue over an open fire
8. sense_key=fire%1:11:01:: | definition=a severe trial | examples=he went through fire and damnation
9. sense_key=fire%1:10:00:: | definition=intense adverse criticism | synonyms=attack, flak, flack, blast | examples=Clinton directed his fire at the Republican Party; the government has come under attack

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": 6}
```

The phrase "a sort of cold fire burning behind them" is describing the intense, passionate quality evident in the person's eyes. This is a metaphorical use of "fire" referring to emotional intensity and fervor (ardor), not any literal combustion or physical object. Sense 6 ("feelings of great warmth and intensity") with its synonyms of ardor, fervor, and fervency best captures this meaning.

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

"Eyes that were clear, but also bright with a strange intensity, a sort of cold <t>fire</t> burning behind them."

The context describes someone's eyes that have a "strange intensity" and are described metaphorically as having a "cold fire burning behind them." This is clearly not referring to:

1. Literal burning event (sense 1)
2. Firing weapons (sense 2)
3. The physical process of combustion (sense 3)
4. A fireplace (sense 4)
5. Classical element (sense 5)
6. Fuel for cooking (sense 7)
7. A severe trial (sense 8)
8. Criticism (sense 9)

This is a metaphorical use describing an intense emotional quality or passion. The phrase "cold fire burning behind them" refers to an intense, passionate, fervent quality in the eyes - a feeling of great warmth and intensity.

Looking at sense 6: "feelings of great warmth and intensity | synonyms=ardor, ardour, fervor, fervour, fervency, fervidness | examples=he spoke with great ardor"

This is the best fit. The "fire" here is metaphorically describing the intensity of feeling or passion evident in the person's eyes. It's about ardor, fervor, and passion - the emotional fire, not literal fire.

The answer should be sense 6.


[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: burn
Target surface form: burning
Context:
Haney peered doubtfully at his drinking companion through bleary, tear-filled eyes. He had no ready answer, as much from surprise as from the fit of coughing. Was the man drunk or crazy or both? But his new-found buddy had matched him drink for drink until he lost count, and the man's eyes were still clear. The guy is off his rocker, Haney thought to himself, and looked away from those eyes. Eyes that were clear, but also bright with a strange intensity, a sort of cold fire <t>burning</t> behind them. Why hadn't he noticed it before?

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=burn%2:30:02:: | definition=destroy by fire | synonyms=fire, burn down | examples=They burned the house and his diaries
2. sense_key=burn%2:43:01:: | definition=shine intensely, as if with heat | synonyms=glow | examples=The coals were glowing in the dark; The candles were burning
3. sense_key=burn%2:30:00:: | definition=undergo combustion | synonyms=combust | examples=Maple wood burns well
4. sense_key=burn%2:39:00:: | definition=cause a sharp or stinging pain or discomfort | synonyms=bite, sting | examples=The sun burned his face
5. sense_key=burn%2:43:02:: | definition=cause to burn or combust | synonyms=combust | examples=The sun burned off the fog; We combust coal and other fossil fuels
6. sense_key=burn%2:37:00:: | definition=feel strong emotion, especially anger or passion | examples=She was burning with anger; He was burning to try out his new skies
7. sense_key=burn%2:30:01:: | definition=cause to undergo combustion | synonyms=incinerate | examples=burn garbage; The car burns only Diesel oil
8. sense_key=burn%2:41:00:: | definition=burn at the stake | examples=Witches were burned in Salem
9. sense_key=burn%2:40:01:: | definition=spend (significant amounts of money) | examples=He has money to burn
10. sense_key=burn%2:39:04:: | definition=feel hot or painful | examples=My eyes are burning
11. sense_key=burn%2:30:08:: | definition=burn, sear, or freeze (tissue) using a hot iron or electric current or a caustic agent | synonyms=cauterize, cauterise | examples=The surgeon cauterized the wart
12. sense_key=burn%2:29:00:: | definition=get a sunburn by overexposure to the sun | synonyms=sunburn
13. sense_key=burn%2:36:05:: | definition=create by duplicating data | synonyms=cut | examples=cut a disk; burn a CD
14. sense_key=burn%2:34:00:: | definition=use up (energy) | synonyms=burn off, burn up | examples=burn off calories through vigorous exercise
15. sense_key=burn%2:30:03:: | definition=burn with heat, fire, or radiation | examples=The iron burnt a hole in my dress

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 eyes that are "bright with a strange intensity, a sort of cold fire burning behind them." The phrase "cold fire" combined with the visual emphasis on brightness and intensity suggests sense 2: "shine intensely, as if with heat." The synonym "glow" captures the metaphorical meaning here—the eyes are shining or glowing with an intense brightness, similar to how the examples show "The candles were burning" to describe visual luminosity rather than actual combustion or emotion.

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

The context describes eyes that are "bright with a strange intensity, a sort of cold fire burning behind them." This is describing the intensity and brightness of the man's eyes, suggesting a figurative or metaphorical meaning rather than actual combustion.

Let me evaluate the candidate senses:

1. destroy by fire - doesn't fit
2. shine intensely, as if with heat - This could work! "glow" is a synonym, and the example "The candles were burning" fits a similar context of shining with intensity
3. undergo combustion - literal combustion, doesn't fit the metaphorical context
4. cause sharp/stinging pain - doesn't fit
5. cause to burn or combust - doesn't fit
6. feel strong emotion, especially anger or passion - This could also work! "burning with anger" is in the examples, and metaphorically the eyes show intensity
7. cause to undergo combustion - doesn't fit
8. burn at the stake - doesn't fit
9. spend money - doesn't fit
10. feel hot or painful - doesn't fit
11. burn with heat/iron/caustic - doesn't fit
12. sunburn - doesn't fit
13. create by duplicating data - doesn't fit
14. use up energy - doesn't fit
15. burn with heat, fire, or radiation - could fit, but seems more literal

The key phrase is "a sort of cold fire burning behind them" describing the intensity of the eyes. This suggests:
- Sense 2: "shine intensely, as if with heat" - The eyes are shining/glowing with intensity. The "cold fire" burning metaphor suggests bright intensity.
- Sense 6: "feel strong emotion, especially anger or passion" - The eyes show intensity and passion

Given the phrase "cold fire burning" describes the visual brightness/intensity of the eyes rather than an emotional state, sense 2 (shine intensely, as if with heat) seems most appropriate. The synonym "glow" perfectly captures the visual quality being described - the eyes are glowing/shining with an intense brightness.
The visual metaphor of "cold fire" points to sense 2, where the word conveys luminous intensity rather than emotional fervor.


[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: notice
Target surface form: noticed
Context:
He had no ready answer, as much from surprise as from the fit of coughing. Was the man drunk or crazy or both? But his new-found buddy had matched him drink for drink until he lost count, and the man's eyes were still clear. The guy is off his rocker, Haney thought to himself, and looked away from those eyes. Eyes that were clear, but also bright with a strange intensity, a sort of cold fire burning behind them. Why hadn't he <t>noticed</t> it before? No, the man was not drunk

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=notice%2:39:04:: | definition=discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of | synonyms=detect, observe, find, discover | examples=She detected high levels of lead in her drinking water; We found traces of lead in the paint
2. sense_key=notice%2:39:00:: | definition=notice or perceive | synonyms=mark, note | examples=She noted that someone was following her; mark my words
3. sense_key=notice%2:32:00:: | definition=make or write a comment on | synonyms=comment, remark, point out | examples=he commented the paper of his colleague
4. sense_key=notice%2:32:01:: | definition=express recognition of the presence or existence of, or acquaintance with | synonyms=acknowledge | examples=He never acknowledges his colleagues when they run into him in the hallway; She acknowledged his complement with a smile

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 shows Haney asking why he hadn't "noticed" the strange intensity and cold fire in the man's eyes before. This is about perceiving or observing something, which matches sense 2 ("notice or perceive" with synonyms "mark, note"). The character is reflecting on a perception he should have had earlier, not discovering a fact or making a comment about it.

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the context and the target word "noticed" to determine which sense is most appropriate.

The context is: "Why hadn't he noticed it before? No, the man was not drunk"

The character is realizing that he hadn't observed or perceived something earlier - specifically the strange intensity and cold fire in the man's eyes. He's asking why he hadn't noticed this quality before.

Let me examine each sense:

1. sense_key=notice%2:39:04:: - "discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of" - synonyms: detect, observe, find, discover. This is about discovering or determining something exists.

2. sense_key=notice%2:39:00:: - "notice or perceive" - synonyms: mark, note. This is about noticing/perceiving something.

3. sense_key=notice%2:32:00:: - "make or write a comment on" - synonyms: comment, remark, point out. This is about making comments, which doesn't fit.

4. sense_key=notice%2:32:01:: - "express recognition of the presence or existence of, or acquaintance with" - synonyms: acknowledge. This is about acknowledging or recognizing someone's presence/existence.

In the context, the character is asking why he hadn't noticed (perceived/observed) the intense quality in the man's eyes before. This seems to be about perception/observation.

Sense 1 (detect, discover) and Sense 2 (notice/perceive, mark, note) are both similar. However, looking more carefully:
- Sense 1 is more about "discovering" or "determining existence"
- Sense 2 is more about "noticing" or "perceiving"

The phrase "Why hadn't he noticed it before?" is asking why he hadn't perceived/observed that quality. This fits best with Sense 2, which has the definition "notice or perceive" and synonyms "mark, note".
The correct answer is 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: man
Target surface form: man
Context:
Was the man drunk or crazy or both? But his new-found buddy had matched him drink for drink until he lost count, and the man's eyes were still clear. The guy is off his rocker, Haney thought to himself, and looked away from those eyes. Eyes that were clear, but also bright with a strange intensity, a sort of cold fire burning behind them. Why hadn't he noticed it before? No, the <t>man</t> was not drunk He wondered how he got tied up with this stranger.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=man%1:18:00:: | definition=an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman) | synonyms=adult male | examples=there were two women and six men on the bus
2. sense_key=man%1:18:03:: | definition=someone who serves in the armed forces; a member of a military force | synonyms=serviceman, military man, military personnel | examples=two men stood sentry duty
3. sense_key=man%1:18:04:: | definition=the generic use of the word to refer to any human being | examples=it was every man for himself
4. sense_key=man%1:05:01:: | definition=any living or extinct member of the family Hominidae characterized by superior intelligence, articulate speech, and erect carriage | synonyms=homo, human being, human
5. sense_key=man%1:18:08:: | definition=a male subordinate | examples=the chief stationed two men outside the building; he awaited word from his man in Havana
6. sense_key=man%1:18:06:: | definition=an adult male person who has a manly character (virile and courageous competent) | examples=the army will make a man of you
7. sense_key=man%1:18:05:: | definition=a manservant who acts as a personal attendant to his employer | synonyms=valet, valet de chambre, gentleman, gentleman's gentleman | examples=Jeeves was Bertie Wooster's man
8. sense_key=man%1:18:07:: | definition=a male person who plays a significant role (husband or lover or boyfriend) in the life of a particular woman | examples=she takes good care of her man
9. sense_key=man%1:15:00:: | definition=one of the British Isles in the Irish Sea | synonyms=Isle of Man
10. sense_key=man%1:06:00:: | definition=game equipment consisting of an object used in playing certain board games | synonyms=piece | examples=he taught me to set up the men on the chess board; he sacrificed a piece to get a strategic advantage
11. sense_key=man%1:05:00:: | definition=all of the living human inhabitants of the earth | synonyms=world, human race, humanity, humankind, human beings, humans | examples=all the world loves a lover; she always used `humankind' because `mankind' seemed to slight the women

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 refers to a specific adult male individual in a narrative. The passage describes this person's physical appearance and mental state ("Was the man drunk or crazy or both?", "the man's eyes were still clear"). This is a straightforward reference to an adult male person, which corresponds to sense 1: "an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)."

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the context to find the best sense for "man" in this passage.

The context is about a specific male person who is being observed. The narrator (Haney) is looking at this particular man's eyes and physical state - whether he's drunk or crazy. This is clearly referring to an individual adult male person in a narrative context.

Let me examine the senses:

1. "an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)" - This is the basic, fundamental sense of an adult male
2. "someone who serves in the armed forces" - No indication of military service in context
3. "the generic use of the word to refer to any human being" - The passage is about a specific individual, not a generic reference to humanity
4. "any living or extinct member of the family Hominidae" - Too scientific and general
5. "a male subordinate" - No indication of subordinate relationship
6. "an adult male person who has a manly character (virile and courageous competent)" - Possible, but the context is focused on describing a specific person
7. "a manservant who acts as a personal attendant" - No indication of being a servant
8. "a male person who plays a significant role (husband or lover or boyfriend) in the life of a particular woman" - No such context
9. "one of the British Isles in the Irish Sea" - Obviously not
10. "game equipment consisting of an object used in playing certain board games" - Obviously not
11. "all of the living human inhabitants of the earth" - Not relevant

This passage is referring to a specific adult male person in a straightforward narrative. Sense 1 is the most direct and appropriate: "an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)" - this captures the basic meaning of referring to a particular adult male individual.

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: drunk
Target surface form: drunk
Context:
Was the man drunk or crazy or both? But his new-found buddy had matched him drink for drink until he lost count, and the man's eyes were still clear. The guy is off his rocker, Haney thought to himself, and looked away from those eyes. Eyes that were clear, but also bright with a strange intensity, a sort of cold fire burning behind them. Why hadn't he noticed it before? No, the man was not <t>drunk</t> He wondered how he got tied up with this stranger.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=drunk%3:00:00:: | definition=stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol) | synonyms=intoxicated, inebriated | examples=a noisy crowd of intoxicated sailors; helplessly inebriated
2. sense_key=drunk%5:00:00:excited:00 | definition=as if under the influence of alcohol | synonyms=intoxicated | examples=felt intoxicated by her success; drunk with excitement

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 indicates the man consumed alcohol ("matched him drink for drink") but showed no signs of physical intoxication ("eyes were still clear"). The narrator concludes "the man was not drunk," referring to the absence of the physiological/chemical effects of alcohol intoxication - which matches sense 1 (stupefied or excited by a chemical substance, especially alcohol). Sense 2 is a metaphorical usage (as if under the influence), not applicable here where the context is about actual alcohol consumption and its physiological effects.

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

In the passage, the narrator is considering whether the man is "drunk or crazy or both." The key evidence:
- The man "had matched him drink for drink until he lost count" - suggesting actual alcohol consumption
- "the man's eyes were still clear" - indicating he shows no signs of physical intoxication
- The narrator concludes "the man was not drunk"

The context explicitly states that the man consumed alcohol ("matched him drink for drink") but did not show typical signs of alcohol intoxication (clear eyes, not slurring, etc.). The denial "the man was not drunk" refers to the absence of the physical, chemical effects of alcohol.

Looking at the two senses:

Sense 1: "stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)" - This refers to the actual physiological state of being intoxicated by alcohol. The synonyms are "intoxicated, inebriated" and examples show actual drunkenness from drinking.

Sense 2: "as if under the influence of alcohol" - This is metaphorical, used when someone acts like they're drunk but without alcohol, as shown in the examples "felt intoxicated by her success; drunk with excitement."

In this context, the man actually consumed alcohol but was NOT showing the typical signs of intoxication. The negation "was not drunk" refers to the actual physical/chemical state of intoxication from alcohol (sense 1), not a metaphorical sense.

The answer should be 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: wonder
Target surface form: wondered
Context:
But his new-found buddy had matched him drink for drink until he lost count, and the man's eyes were still clear. The guy is off his rocker, Haney thought to himself, and looked away from those eyes. Eyes that were clear, but also bright with a strange intensity, a sort of cold fire burning behind them. Why hadn't he noticed it before? No, the man was not drunk He <t>wondered</t> how he got tied up with this stranger. But, of course, he remembered now.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=wonder%2:31:00:: | definition=have a wish or desire to know something | synonyms=inquire, enquire | examples=He wondered who had built this beautiful church
2. sense_key=wonder%2:32:01:: | definition=place in doubt or express doubtful speculation | synonyms=question | examples=I wonder whether this was the right thing to do; she wondered whether it would snow tonight
3. sense_key=wonder%2:32:12:: | definition=be amazed at | synonyms=marvel | examples=We marvelled at the child's linguistic abilities

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 shows Haney questioning how he became involved with this stranger. The phrase "He wondered how he got tied up with this stranger" expresses a wish or desire to understand/know something about the situation, which aligns with sense 1. This is similar to the example "He wondered who had built this beautiful church" - both express curiosity about a fact. While sense 2 (doubtful speculation) could apply, the primary meaning here is wanting to know something, not expressing doubt per se.

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

The sentence is: "He wondered how he got tied up with this stranger."

Let me examine each candidate sense:

1. sense_key=wonder%2:31:00:: | definition=have a wish or desire to know something | synonyms=inquire, enquire | examples=He wondered who had built this beautiful church

This sense means having a wish or desire to know something. The example "He wondered who had built this beautiful church" shows curiosity about something. The context "He wondered how he got tied up with this stranger" fits this pattern - Haney is curious/wanting to know how he got involved with this person.

2. sense_key=wonder%2:32:01:: | definition=place in doubt or express doubtful speculation | synonyms=question | examples=I wonder whether this was the right thing to do; she wondered whether it would snow tonight

This sense means expressing doubt or speculation. The examples suggest uncertainty about something. The context could fit this - wondering how he got tied up could express some doubt or questioning.

3. sense_key=wonder%2:32:12:: | definition=be amazed at | synonyms=marvel | examples=We marvelled at the child's linguistic abilities

This sense means being amazed or astonished. The context doesn't suggest Haney is amazed at how he got tied up with the stranger - it's more about questioning or wanting to know.

Looking at the context more carefully: Haney is thinking to himself about this strange person. He's questioning/curious about how he ended up with this person. The phrase "He wondered how he got tied up with this stranger" suggests both curiosity (wanting to know) and perhaps some questioning of the situation.

Sense 1 emphasizes "wish or desire to know something" - this fits well.
Sense 2 emphasizes expressing doubt or questioning, which could also apply. However, the structural similarity between the sense 1 example and the target sentence—both asking "how" or "who" about something—suggests sense 1 is the stronger match. Haney's curiosity about his involvement with the stranger aligns more with wanting to know than with expressing doubt.


[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: get
Target surface form: got
Context:
But his new-found buddy had matched him drink for drink until he lost count, and the man's eyes were still clear. The guy is off his rocker, Haney thought to himself, and looked away from those eyes. Eyes that were clear, but also bright with a strange intensity, a sort of cold fire burning behind them. Why hadn't he noticed it before? No, the man was not drunk He wondered how he <t>got</t> tied up with this stranger. But, of course, he remembered now.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=get%2:40:00:: | definition=come into the possession of something concrete or abstract | synonyms=acquire | examples=She got a lot of paintings from her uncle; They acquired a new pet
2. sense_key=get%2:30:00:: | definition=enter or assume a certain state or condition | synonyms=become, go | examples=He became annoyed when he heard the bad news; It must be getting more serious
3. sense_key=get%2:30:02:: | definition=cause to move; cause to be in a certain position or condition | synonyms=let, have | examples=He got his squad on the ball; This let me in for a big surprise
4. sense_key=get%2:30:03:: | definition=receive a specified treatment (abstract) | synonyms=receive, find, obtain, incur | examples=These aspects of civilization do not find expression or receive an interpretation; His movie received a good review
5. sense_key=get%2:38:00:: | definition=reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress | synonyms=arrive, come | examples=She arrived home at 7 o'clock; She didn't get to Chicago until after midnight
6. sense_key=get%2:35:03:: | definition=go or come after and bring or take back | synonyms=bring, convey, fetch | examples=Get me those books over there, please; Could you bring the wine?
7. sense_key=get%2:39:00:: | definition=go through (mental or physical states or experiences) | synonyms=experience, receive, have | examples=get an idea; experience vertigo
8. sense_key=get%2:33:00:: | definition=take vengeance on or get even | synonyms=pay back, pay off, fix | examples=We'll get them!; That'll fix him good!
9. sense_key=get%2:40:01:: | definition=achieve a point or goal | synonyms=have, make | examples=Nicklaus had a 70; The Brazilian team got 4 goals
10. sense_key=get%2:32:00:: | definition=cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner | synonyms=induce, stimulate, cause, have, make | examples=The ads induced me to buy a VCR; My children finally got me to buy a computer
11. sense_key=get%2:35:09:: | definition=succeed in catching or seizing, especially after a chase | synonyms=catch, capture | examples=We finally got the suspect; Did you catch the thief?
12. sense_key=get%2:29:01:: | definition=come to have or undergo a change of (physical features and attributes) | synonyms=grow, develop, produce, acquire | examples=He grew a beard; The patient developed abdominal pains
13. sense_key=get%2:29:00:: | definition=be stricken by an illness, fall victim to an illness | synonyms=contract, take | examples=He got AIDS; She came down with pneumonia
14. sense_key=get%2:32:03:: | definition=communicate with a place or person; establish communication with, as if by telephone | examples=Bill called this number and he got Mary; The operator couldn't get Kobe because of the earthquake
15. sense_key=get%2:30:01:: | definition=give certain properties to something | synonyms=make | examples=get someone mad; She made us look silly
16. sense_key=get%2:32:08:: | definition=move into a desired direction of discourse | synonyms=drive, aim | examples=What are you driving at?
17. sense_key=get%2:31:09:: | definition=grasp with the mind or develop an understanding of | synonyms=catch | examples=did you catch that allusion?; We caught something of his theory in the lecture
18. sense_key=get%2:35:00:: | definition=attract and fix | synonyms=catch, arrest | examples=His look caught her; She caught his eye
19. sense_key=get%2:35:10:: | definition=reach with a blow or hit in a particular spot | synonyms=catch | examples=the rock caught her in the back of the head; The blow got him in the back
20. sense_key=get%2:31:03:: | definition=reach by calculation | examples=What do you get when you add up these numbers?
21. sense_key=get%2:40:14:: | definition=acquire as a result of some effort or action | examples=You cannot get water out of a stone; Where did she get these news?
22. sense_key=get%2:40:13:: | definition=purchase | examples=What did you get at the toy store?
23. sense_key=get%2:39:13:: | definition=perceive by hearing | synonyms=catch | examples=I didn't catch your name; She didn't get his name when they met the first time
24. sense_key=get%2:39:09:: | definition=suffer from the receipt of | synonyms=catch | examples=She will catch hell for this behavior!
25. sense_key=get%2:39:14:: | definition=receive as a retribution or punishment | synonyms=receive | examples=He got 5 years in prison
26. sense_key=get%2:38:15:: | definition=leave immediately; used usually in the imperative form | synonyms=scram, buzz off, fuck off, bugger off | examples=Scram!
27. sense_key=get%2:38:12:: | definition=reach and board | examples=She got the bus just as it was leaving
28. sense_key=get%2:37:12:: | definition=irritate | synonyms=get under one's skin | examples=Her childish behavior really get to me; His lying really gets me
29. sense_key=get%2:37:11:: | definition=evoke an emotional response | examples=Brahms's `Requiem' gets me every time
30. sense_key=get%2:36:14:: | definition=apprehend and reproduce accurately | synonyms=catch | examples=She really caught the spirit of the place in her drawings; She got the mood just right in her photographs
31. sense_key=get%2:36:00:: | definition=earn or achieve a base by being walked by the pitcher | synonyms=draw | examples=He drew a base on balls
32. sense_key=get%2:35:12:: | definition=overcome or destroy | examples=The ice storm got my hibiscus; the cat got the goldfish
33. sense_key=get%2:31:10:: | definition=be a mystery or bewildering to | synonyms=perplex, vex, stick, puzzle, mystify, baffle | examples=This beats me!; Got me--I don't know the answer!
34. sense_key=get%2:30:12:: | definition=take the first step or steps in carrying out an action | synonyms=get down, begin, start out, start, set about, set out | examples=We began working at dawn; Who will start?
35. sense_key=get%2:29:11:: | definition=undergo (as of injuries and illnesses) | synonyms=suffer, sustain, have | examples=She suffered a fracture in the accident; He had an insulin shock after eating three candy bars
36. sense_key=get%2:29:08:: | definition=make children | synonyms=beget, engender, father, mother, sire, generate | examples=Abraham begot Isaac; Men often father children but don't recognize them

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 phrase "got tied up with this stranger" means he "became involved/entangled with" this stranger, which reflects the sense of entering or assuming a certain state or condition. This aligns with sense 2, similar to examples like "He became annoyed" or "It must be getting more serious."

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the context to understand what "got" means here.

The sentence is: "He wondered how he got tied up with this stranger."

This is clearly using "got" in the passive sense, meaning he became involved/entangled with this stranger. Let me look for the best sense:

Looking at the candidate senses:
1. come into possession - doesn't fit
2. enter or assume a certain state or condition - this could work ("got tied up" = became tied up)
3. cause to move; cause to be in a certain position or condition - "got his squad on the ball" - this could work
4. receive a specified treatment - doesn't fit
5. reach a destination - doesn't fit
6. bring or fetch - doesn't fit
7. go through experiences - doesn't fit
8. take vengeance - doesn't fit
9. achieve a point - doesn't fit
10. cause to do; cause to act - doesn't fit
11. catch or seize - doesn't fit
12. come to have or undergo a change - doesn't fit
13. be stricken by illness - doesn't fit
14. communicate with - doesn't fit
15. give certain properties - this could work ("get someone mad")
16. move into discourse - doesn't fit
17. grasp with mind - doesn't fit
18. attract and fix - doesn't fit
19. reach with a blow - doesn't fit
20. reach by calculation - doesn't fit
21. acquire as result of effort - doesn't fit
22. purchase - doesn't fit
23. perceive by hearing - doesn't fit
24. suffer from receipt - doesn't fit
25. receive as retribution - doesn't fit
26. leave immediately - doesn't fit
27. reach and board - doesn't fit
28. irritate - doesn't fit
29. evoke emotion - doesn't fit
30. apprehend and reproduce - doesn't fit
31. earn a base in baseball - doesn't fit
32. overcome or destroy - doesn't fit
33. be a mystery - doesn't fit
34. take the first step - doesn't fit
35. undergo injuries/illnesses - doesn't fit
36. make children - doesn't fit

The phrase "how he got tied up with this stranger" expresses becoming entangled or involved with someone. This matches sense 2—entering into a particular state or condition.

Sense 3 involves causing movement or placing someone in a condition, like "He got his squad on the ball," but that's not what's happening here. The construction describes assuming a state of being tied up with someone, similar to how "It must be getting more serious" shows a transition into a new condition. Sense 2 fits best.


[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: stranger
Target surface form: stranger
Context:
But his new-found buddy had matched him drink for drink until he lost count, and the man's eyes were still clear. The guy is off his rocker, Haney thought to himself, and looked away from those eyes. Eyes that were clear, but also bright with a strange intensity, a sort of cold fire burning behind them. Why hadn't he noticed it before? No, the man was not drunk He wondered how he got tied up with this <t>stranger</t>. But, of course, he remembered now.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=stranger%1:18:00:: | definition=anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found | synonyms=alien, unknown
2. sense_key=stranger%1:18:01:: | definition=an individual that one is not acquainted with

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 indicates Haney is reflecting on how he became involved with someone he doesn't know well. The phrase "how he got tied up with this stranger" combined with "he remembered now" suggests someone with whom he is not acquainted or familiar. While the person exhibits strange behavior and intensity, the immediate sense of "stranger" here focuses on the lack of familiarity between Haney and this individual, rather than the person being out of place in their environment.

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

Context analysis:
- Haney is thinking about how he got "tied up with this stranger"
- The person is someone Haney "remembered now" - so it's someone he encountered and doesn't typically associate with
- The passage describes someone Haney didn't fully understand or expect - someone who seemed off/strange to him
- He's asking "how he got tied up with this stranger" - suggesting this is someone not in his regular circle

Now let me examine the two candidate senses:

1. sense_key=stranger%1:18:00:: "anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found" - synonyms: alien, unknown
   - This sense emphasizes someone who is OUT OF PLACE in their environment
   - The definition focuses on environmental/contextual inappropriateness

2. sense_key=stranger%1:18:01:: "an individual that one is not acquainted with"
   - This sense emphasizes LACK OF FAMILIARITY/ACQUAINTANCE
   - This is the more straightforward definition of a stranger as someone you don't know

The context suggests Haney is reflecting on how he came to know this person - "he remembered now" suggests he's recalling their connection. The use of "how he got tied up with this stranger" is asking how his involvement with this unfamiliar person came about. This aligns more with sense 2 - simply someone not acquainted with.

While the person does seem strange/intense/off, the definition "anyone who does not belong in the environment" is more specific to environmental displacement. The context is more about Haney not being acquainted with this person and wondering how that happened.

I believe sense 2 is the better 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: remember
Target surface form: remembered
Context:
The guy is off his rocker, Haney thought to himself, and looked away from those eyes. Eyes that were clear, but also bright with a strange intensity, a sort of cold fire burning behind them. Why hadn't he noticed it before? No, the man was not drunk He wondered how he got tied up with this stranger. But, of course, he <t>remembered</t> now. It was blurred, after two hours of steady drinking, but the occasion of it came back to him.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=remember%2:31:00:: | definition=recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection | synonyms=retrieve, recall, call back, call up, recollect, think | examples=I can't remember saying any such thing; I can't think what her last name was
2. sense_key=remember%2:31:01:: | definition=keep in mind for attention or consideration | synonyms=think of | examples=Remember the Alamo; Remember to call your mother every day!
3. sense_key=remember%2:31:02:: | definition=recapture the past; indulge in memories | synonyms=think back | examples=he remembered how he used to pick flowers
4. sense_key=remember%2:40:00:: | definition=show appreciation to | examples=He remembered her in his will
5. sense_key=remember%2:32:07:: | definition=mention favorably, as in prayer | examples=remember me in your prayers
6. sense_key=remember%2:32:00:: | definition=mention as by way of greeting or to indicate friendship | synonyms=commend | examples=Remember me to your wife
7. sense_key=remember%2:31:08:: | definition=exercise, or have the power of, memory | examples=After the shelling, many people lost the ability to remember; some remember better than others
8. sense_key=remember%2:31:09:: | definition=call to remembrance; keep alive the memory of someone or something, as in a ceremony | synonyms=commemorate | examples=We remembered the 50th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz; Remember the dead of the First World War

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 shows Haney recovering a memory from his past: "the occasion of it came back to him." He is actively recalling or retrieving information from memory about how he came to be tied up with this stranger. The blurred but returning memory fits with the definition of "recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection" rather than mere commemoration (8), keeping something in mind for the future (2), or indulging in memories (3). This is straightforward retrieval of a specific fact/event from memory.

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the context carefully.

The sentence is: "But, of course, he remembered now. It was blurred, after two hours of steady drinking, but the occasion of it came back to him."

The key context clues are:
- "he remembered now" - something is coming back to him
- "the occasion of it came back to him" - he's recalling/recovering a memory
- "It was blurred, after two hours of steady drinking" - the memory is fuzzy but returning

Let me look at each sense:

1. "recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection" - examples include "I can't remember saying any such thing" - this is about retrieving information from memory. This fits the context.

2. "keep in mind for attention or consideration" - examples are "Remember the Alamo; Remember to call your mother every day!" - this is about maintaining awareness or keeping something in mind for the future. This doesn't fit.

3. "recapture the past; indulge in memories" - examples include "he remembered how he used to pick flowers" - this is about revisiting or recalling past experiences, thinking back. This seems relevant.

4. "show appreciation to" - about wills and legacies. Doesn't fit.

5. "mention favorably, as in prayer" - about prayer. Doesn't fit.

6. "mention as by way of greeting" - social greeting context. Doesn't fit.

7. "exercise, or have the power of, memory" - about the general ability to remember. Could fit but seems less specific.

8. "call to remembrance; keep alive the memory" - about commemoration. Doesn't fit.

Between senses 1 and 3:
- Sense 1 is about recalling/retrieving specific knowledge
- Sense 3 is about recapturing/indulging in memories of the past

The context says "the occasion of it came back to him" - the memory is returning. "It was blurred" suggests he's trying to recall something specific from the past. He's remembering "how he got tied up with this stranger" - recalling the circumstances.
Sense 1 fits best here—he's retrieving a specific memory of how the situation came about, not indulging in nostalgic reflection. This is straightforward recall of facts rather than sentimental reminiscence.


[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: hour
Target surface form: hours
Context:
Eyes that were clear, but also bright with a strange intensity, a sort of cold fire burning behind them. Why hadn't he noticed it before? No, the man was not drunk He wondered how he got tied up with this stranger. But, of course, he remembered now. It was blurred, after two <t>hours</t> of steady drinking, but the occasion of it came back to him. The stranger, his head seemingly sunk in thought, started to cross the street against the light just as a huge moving van roared through the intersection.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=hour%1:28:00:: | definition=a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day | synonyms=hr, 60 minutes | examples=the job will take more than an hour
2. sense_key=hour%1:28:01:: | definition=clock time | synonyms=time of day | examples=the hour is getting late
3. sense_key=hour%1:28:02:: | definition=a special and memorable period | examples=it was their finest hour
4. sense_key=hour%1:07:00:: | definition=distance measured by the time taken to cover it | synonyms=minute | examples=we live an hour from the airport; its just 10 minutes away

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 "two hours of steady drinking" refers to a specific duration of time - two 60-minute periods. This is a straightforward temporal measurement rather than clock time (sense 2), a memorable period (sense 3), or a distance metric (sense 4).

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

Context: "It was blurred, after two hours of steady drinking, but the occasion of it came back to him."

The phrase "two hours of steady drinking" refers to a duration of time - specifically the 24-hour time units. The character spent two 60-minute periods (two hours) drinking.

Let me examine each sense:

1. sense_key=hour%1:28:00:: | definition=a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day | examples=the job will take more than an hour
   - This is clearly the right sense. "Two hours of steady drinking" means a duration of two 60-minute periods.

2. sense_key=hour%1:28:01:: | definition=clock time | examples=the hour is getting late
   - This refers to the time of day (what time it is), not relevant here.

3. sense_key=hour%1:28:02:: | definition=a special and memorable period | examples=it was their finest hour
   - This is about significant/memorable moments, not relevant here.

4. sense_key=hour%1:07:00:: | definition=distance measured by the time taken to cover it | examples=we live an hour from the airport
   - This is about distance measured in time, not relevant here.

The context clearly shows "two hours of steady drinking" which is a temporal duration - two periods of 60 minutes each. This 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: steady
Target surface form: steady
Context:
Eyes that were clear, but also bright with a strange intensity, a sort of cold fire burning behind them. Why hadn't he noticed it before? No, the man was not drunk He wondered how he got tied up with this stranger. But, of course, he remembered now. It was blurred, after two hours of <t>steady</t> drinking, but the occasion of it came back to him. The stranger, his head seemingly sunk in thought, started to cross the street against the light just as a huge moving van roared through the intersection.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=steady%3:00:00:: | definition=not subject to change or variation especially in behavior | examples=a steady beat; a steady job
2. sense_key=steady%5:00:00:stable:00 | definition=not liable to fluctuate or especially to fall | synonyms=firm, unfluctuating | examples=stocks are still firm
3. sense_key=steady%5:00:00:secure:03 | definition=securely in position; not shaky | examples=held the ladder steady
4. sense_key=steady%5:00:00:resolute:00 | definition=marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable | synonyms=firm, steadfast, stiff, unbendable, unfaltering, unshakable | examples=firm convictions; a firm mouth
5. sense_key=steady%5:00:00:frequent:00 | definition=relating to a person who does something regularly | synonyms=regular | examples=a regular customer; a steady drinker
6. sense_key=steady%5:00:00:unexcitable:00 | definition=not easily excited or upset | examples=steady nerves

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 phrase "two hours of steady drinking" describes continuous, regular drinking. Sense 5 ("relating to a person who does something regularly") with the synonym "regular" and example "a steady drinker" directly matches this usage. The context shows someone who has been drinking continuously, which aligns with the meaning of someone who drinks steadily/regularly.

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the context and find the best sense for "steady" in the phrase "after two hours of steady drinking."

The context is: "It was blurred, after two hours of steady drinking, but the occasion of it came back to him."

The word "steady" is describing the drinking. Let me look at the candidate senses:

1. "not subject to change or variation especially in behavior" - examples include "a steady beat; a steady job" - This could fit for continuous, uninterrupted drinking.

2. "not liable to fluctuate or especially to fall" - This is about stability in a physical sense, not really applicable here.

3. "securely in position; not shaky" - This is about physical stability, not applicable.

4. "marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable" - This is about character/resolve, not applicable.

5. "relating to a person who does something regularly" - This describes regular consumption, like "a steady drinker" is literally given as an example. This seems very fitting.

6. "not easily excited or upset" - This is about temperament/emotional stability, not applicable.

The phrase "steady drinking" most naturally means continuous, uninterrupted drinking or regular drinking. Sense 5 specifically mentions "a steady drinker" as an example, which is almost identical to the usage context. This sense is about someone who does something regularly.

Sense 1 could also work (continuous/uninterrupted), but sense 5 is more specific and is literally illustrated with "a steady drinker" as an example.

I'll go with sense 5.


[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: drinking
Target surface form: drinking
Context:
Eyes that were clear, but also bright with a strange intensity, a sort of cold fire burning behind them. Why hadn't he noticed it before? No, the man was not drunk He wondered how he got tied up with this stranger. But, of course, he remembered now. It was blurred, after two hours of steady <t>drinking</t>, but the occasion of it came back to him. The stranger, his head seemingly sunk in thought, started to cross the street against the light just as a huge moving van roared through the intersection.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=drinking%1:04:00:: | definition=the act of consuming liquids | synonyms=imbibing, imbibition
2. sense_key=drinking%1:04:01:: | definition=the act of drinking alcoholic beverages to excess | synonyms=drink, boozing, drunkenness, crapulence | examples=drink was his downfall

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 indicates excessive consumption of alcoholic beverages. The key phrase "after two hours of steady drinking" combined with the mention of blurred memory (a consequence of alcohol consumption) and the narrative concern about how the protagonist got involved with the stranger, all point to drinking alcohol excessively rather than merely consuming liquids. This aligns with sense 2, which specifically refers to "the act of drinking alcoholic beverages to excess."

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the context for the word "drinking" in this passage.

The passage states: "It was blurred, after two hours of steady <t>drinking</t>, but the occasion of it came back to him."

Key context clues:
1. "after two hours of steady drinking" - suggests prolonged consumption
2. The narrator is wondering "how he got tied up with this stranger" and notes it was blurred
3. The passage mentions "the man was not drunk" - but the narrator's memory is blurred after drinking
4. This suggests the narrator had been drinking, and it affected his memory

Let me look at the two senses:

1. sense_key=drinking%1:04:00:: - "the act of consuming liquids" with synonyms imbibing, imbibition
   - This is the general sense of drinking any liquid

2. sense_key=drinking%1:04:01:: - "the act of drinking alcoholic beverages to excess" with synonyms drink, boozing, drunkenness, crapulence, example "drink was his downfall"
   - This is specifically about drinking alcohol excessively

Given the context:
- "after two hours of steady drinking" - the duration and "steady" suggests excessive consumption
- The blurred memory - suggests the effect of alcohol
- The story setup with a stranger - suggests a social drinking scenario
- The narrative concern about how he got involved - suggests alcohol impaired judgment

This clearly points to sense 2 - drinking alcoholic beverages to excess. The context emphasizes the amount (two hours of steady drinking) and the effects (blurred memory), which indicates excessive consumption of alcohol.

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: stranger
Target surface form: stranger
Context:
Why hadn't he noticed it before? No, the man was not drunk He wondered how he got tied up with this stranger. But, of course, he remembered now. It was blurred, after two hours of steady drinking, but the occasion of it came back to him. The <t>stranger</t>, his head seemingly sunk in thought, started to cross the street against the light just as a huge moving van roared through the intersection. Brakes howled and a horn blared furiously, but the man would have been hit if Phil hadn't called out to him a second before.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=stranger%1:18:00:: | definition=anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found | synonyms=alien, unknown
2. sense_key=stranger%1:18:01:: | definition=an individual that one is not acquainted with

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 Phil's encounter with someone he is not well acquainted with. The phrase "how he got tied up with this stranger" emphasizes Phil's lack of familiarity with the person—he had only briefly met him during a drinking incident and couldn't fully remember the circumstances. This aligns with the definition "an individual that one is not acquainted with" rather than the environmental sense of "not belonging."

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

The passage describes a situation where Phil encounters a man he doesn't know. The narrator says "he remembered now... the occasion of it came back to him" - meaning he had met this person before (during a drinking incident). The key phrase is "I wondered how he got tied up with this stranger."

Looking at the two senses:

1. sense_key=stranger%1:18:00:: | definition=anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found | synonyms=alien, unknown
   - This sense emphasizes someone who doesn't belong in a particular place or environment
   - Synonyms "alien, unknown" suggest someone out of place

2. sense_key=stranger%1:18:01:: | definition=an individual that one is not acquainted with
   - This sense emphasizes lack of personal acquaintance
   - The narrator has just met this person (or met him briefly during drinking)

In the context, the narrator is referring to someone he just met or is not well acquainted with. The phrase "how he got tied up with this stranger" suggests someone unfamiliar or not known well. The man seemed to come out of nowhere, and Phil didn't fully know or remember him.

The definition "an individual that one is not acquainted with" (sense 2) seems more appropriate here. The narrative is about not being acquainted with the person, not about someone being out of place in an environment.

So the answer should be sense 2 (index 1 if counting from 0, but more likely index 2 if referring to the second sense listed).

Actually, let me reconsider the indexing. The senses are labeled:
1. sense_key=stranger%1:18:00::
2. sense_key=stranger%1:18:01::

If the question asks for "sense_index", it likely refers to the position in the list. The second one would be 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: head
Target surface form: head
Context:
Why hadn't he noticed it before? No, the man was not drunk He wondered how he got tied up with this stranger. But, of course, he remembered now. It was blurred, after two hours of steady drinking, but the occasion of it came back to him. The stranger, his <t>head</t> seemingly sunk in thought, started to cross the street against the light just as a huge moving van roared through the intersection. Brakes howled and a horn blared furiously, but the man would have been hit if Phil hadn't called out to him a second before.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=head%1:08:00:: | definition=the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains | synonyms=caput | examples=he stuck his head out the window
2. sense_key=head%1:05:00:: | definition=a single domestic animal | examples=200 head of cattle
3. sense_key=head%1:09:00:: | definition=that which is responsible for one's thoughts and feelings; the seat of the faculty of reason | synonyms=mind, brain, psyche, nous | examples=his mind wandered; I couldn't get his words out of my head
4. sense_key=head%1:18:00:: | definition=a person who is in charge | synonyms=chief, top dog | examples=the head of the whole operation
5. sense_key=head%1:14:00:: | definition=the front of a military formation or procession | examples=the head of the column advanced boldly; they were at the head of the attack
6. sense_key=head%1:19:00:: | definition=the pressure exerted by a fluid | examples=a head of steam
7. sense_key=head%1:15:00:: | definition=the top of something | examples=the head of the stairs; the head of the page
8. sense_key=head%1:15:01:: | definition=the source of water from which a stream arises | synonyms=fountainhead, headspring | examples=they tracked him back toward the head of the stream
9. sense_key=head%1:10:03:: | definition=(grammar) the word in a grammatical constituent that plays the same grammatical role as the whole constituent | synonyms=head word
10. sense_key=head%1:26:00:: | definition=the tip of an abscess (where the pus accumulates)
11. sense_key=head%1:23:00:: | definition=the length or height based on the size of a human or animal head | examples=he is two heads taller than his little sister; his horse won by a head
12. sense_key=head%1:20:00:: | definition=a dense cluster of flowers or foliage | synonyms=capitulum | examples=a head of cauliflower; a head of lettuce
13. sense_key=head%1:18:01:: | definition=the educator who has executive authority for a school | synonyms=principal, school principal, head teacher | examples=she sent unruly pupils to see the principal
14. sense_key=head%1:18:03:: | definition=an individual person | examples=tickets are $5 per head
15. sense_key=head%1:18:02:: | definition=a user of (usually soft) drugs | examples=the office was full of secret heads
16. sense_key=head%1:17:02:: | definition=a natural elevation (especially a rocky one that juts out into the sea) | synonyms=promontory, headland, foreland
17. sense_key=head%1:17:01:: | definition=a rounded compact mass | examples=the head of a comet
18. sense_key=head%1:17:00:: | definition=the foam or froth that accumulates at the top when you pour an effervescent liquid into a container | examples=the beer had a large head of foam
19. sense_key=head%1:15:02:: | definition=the part in the front or nearest the viewer | synonyms=forefront | examples=he was in the forefront; he was at the head of the column
20. sense_key=head%1:11:01:: | definition=a difficult juncture | synonyms=pass, straits | examples=a pretty pass; matters came to a head yesterday
21. sense_key=head%1:11:00:: | definition=forward movement | synonyms=headway | examples=the ship made little headway against the gale
22. sense_key=head%1:10:01:: | definition=a V-shaped mark at one end of an arrow pointer | synonyms=point | examples=the point of the arrow was due north
23. sense_key=head%1:10:02:: | definition=the subject matter at issue | synonyms=question | examples=the question of disease merits serious discussion; under the head of minor Roman poets
24. sense_key=head%1:10:00:: | definition=a line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about | synonyms=heading, header | examples=the heading seemed to have little to do with the text
25. sense_key=head%1:08:01:: | definition=the rounded end of a bone that fits into a rounded cavity in another bone to form a joint | examples=the head of the humerus
26. sense_key=head%1:08:02:: | definition=that part of a skeletal muscle that is away from the bone that it moves
27. sense_key=head%1:06:05:: | definition=(computer science) a tiny electromagnetic coil and metal pole used to write and read magnetic patterns on a disk | synonyms=read/write head
28. sense_key=head%1:06:04:: | definition=(usually plural) the obverse side of a coin that usually bears the representation of a person's head | examples=call heads or tails!
29. sense_key=head%1:06:03:: | definition=the striking part of a tool | examples=the head of the hammer
30. sense_key=head%1:06:02:: | definition=(nautical) a toilet on board a boat or ship
31. sense_key=head%1:06:00:: | definition=a projection out from one end; , | examples=the head of the nail; a pinhead is the head of a pin
32. sense_key=head%1:06:01:: | definition=a membrane that is stretched taut over a drum | synonyms=drumhead
33. sense_key=head%1:04:00:: | definition=oral stimulation of the genitals | synonyms=oral sex | examples=they say he gives good head

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 the stranger's physical posture: "his head seemingly sunk in thought." This is referring to the literal, anatomical upper part of the human body and how it appears positioned when someone is absorbed in thought. The phrase describes a visible, physical characteristic of the head's position rather than metaphorically referring to the mind or thoughts themselves.

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the context to determine the best sense of "head" in this sentence:

"The stranger, his <t>head</t> seemingly sunk in thought, started to cross the street against the light just as a huge moving van roared through the intersection."

The key phrase is "his head seemingly sunk in thought" - this describes the stranger's physical posture or appearance. The head is the upper part of the body where the face is located, and the description "sunk in thought" refers to the physical position or appearance of the head when someone is thinking deeply.

Let me look at the candidate senses:

1. "the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains" - This is the literal anatomical meaning referring to the physical body part.

3. "that which is responsible for one's thoughts and feelings; the seat of the faculty of reason" - This is metaphorical, referring to the mind/brain as the seat of thoughts.

In the context "his head seemingly sunk in thought," this is describing a physical characteristic of how his head appears - it's visually sunk or lowered, suggesting deep thought. The most natural reading is sense 1 (the upper part of the human body), as the text is describing how the head looks/appears physically.

While one could interpret "sunk in thought" as a metaphorical reference to his mental state (sense 3), the construction "his head seemingly sunk in thought" is describing the physical posture of the head itself - how it looks when someone is deep in thought.

The best 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: thought
Target surface form: thought
Context:
Why hadn't he noticed it before? No, the man was not drunk He wondered how he got tied up with this stranger. But, of course, he remembered now. It was blurred, after two hours of steady drinking, but the occasion of it came back to him. The stranger, his head seemingly sunk in <t>thought</t>, started to cross the street against the light just as a huge moving van roared through the intersection. Brakes howled and a horn blared furiously, but the man would have been hit if Phil hadn't called out to him a second before.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=thought%1:09:01:: | definition=the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about | synonyms=idea | examples=it was not a good idea; the thought never entered my mind
2. sense_key=thought%1:09:00:: | definition=the process of using your mind to consider something carefully | synonyms=thinking, thought process, cerebration, intellection, mentation | examples=thinking always made him frown; she paused for thought
3. sense_key=thought%1:09:02:: | definition=the organized beliefs of a period or group or individual | examples=19th century thought; Darwinian thought
4. sense_key=thought%1:09:03:: | definition=a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty | synonyms=opinion, sentiment, persuasion, view | examples=my opinion differs from yours; I am not of your persuasion

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 phrase "sunk in thought" describes the stranger's mental state of being absorbed in the process of thinking. He is engaged in contemplation, which is why he fails to notice the traffic light. This corresponds to "the process of using your mind to consider something carefully," rather than the content of his thoughts (sense 1), collective beliefs (sense 3), or personal opinions (sense 4).

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the context to determine the best sense of "thought" here.

The sentence is: "The stranger, his head seemingly sunk in <t>thought</t>, started to cross the street against the light..."

The phrase "sunk in thought" is describing the stranger's mental state. He is absorbed in thinking about something, which is why he wasn't paying attention to the traffic light.

Let me examine each sense:

1. **sense_key=thought%1:09:01::** - "the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about" - This refers to the specific ideas or content of what someone is thinking about.

2. **sense_key=thought%1:09:00::** - "the process of using your mind to consider something carefully" - This refers to the act of thinking, the mental process itself.

3. **sense_key=thought%1:09:02::** - "the organized beliefs of a period or group or individual" - This is about collective beliefs and ideologies, not relevant here.

4. **sense_key=thought%1:09:03::** - "a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty" - This is about opinions/beliefs.

In the phrase "sunk in thought," the man is absorbed in the mental process of thinking. He's deeply engaged in thinking about something (likely about his situation or the stranger). The phrase describes his state of mind - he's engaged in the process of thinking, which is why he didn't notice the traffic light.

The best fit is **sense 2** - "the process of using your mind to consider something carefully" because the phrase "sunk in thought" refers to being absorbed in the act of thinking, not specifically about the content of what he's thinking about, nor about beliefs or opinions.


[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: start
Target surface form: started
Context:
Why hadn't he noticed it before? No, the man was not drunk He wondered how he got tied up with this stranger. But, of course, he remembered now. It was blurred, after two hours of steady drinking, but the occasion of it came back to him. The stranger, his head seemingly sunk in thought, <t>started</t> to cross the street against the light just as a huge moving van roared through the intersection. Brakes howled and a horn blared furiously, but the man would have been hit if Phil hadn't called out to him a second before.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=start%2:30:00:: | definition=take the first step or steps in carrying out an action | synonyms=get down, begin, get, start out, set about, set out | examples=We began working at dawn; Who will start?
2. sense_key=start%2:30:01:: | definition=set in motion, cause to start | synonyms=begin, lead off, commence | examples=The U.S. started a war in the Middle East; The Iraqis began hostilities
3. sense_key=start%2:38:02:: | definition=leave | synonyms=depart, part, start out, set forth, set off, set out | examples=The family took off for Florida
4. sense_key=start%2:42:00:: | definition=have a beginning, in a temporal, spatial, or evaluative sense | synonyms=begin | examples=The DMZ begins right over the hill; The second movement begins after the Allegro
5. sense_key=start%2:36:00:: | definition=bring into being | synonyms=originate, initiate | examples=He initiated a new program; Start a foundation
6. sense_key=start%2:36:01:: | definition=get off the ground | synonyms=start up, embark on, commence | examples=Who started this company?; We embarked on an exciting enterprise
7. sense_key=start%2:38:04:: | definition=move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm | synonyms=startle, jump | examples=She startled when I walked into the room
8. sense_key=start%2:38:01:: | definition=get going or set in motion | synonyms=start up | examples=We simply could not start the engine; start up the computer
9. sense_key=start%2:38:00:: | definition=begin or set in motion | synonyms=go, get going | examples=I start at eight in the morning; Ready, set, go!
10. sense_key=start%2:41:00:: | definition=begin work or acting in a certain capacity, office or job | synonyms=take up | examples=Take up a position; start a new job
11. sense_key=start%2:33:00:: | definition=play in the starting lineup
12. sense_key=start%2:42:03:: | definition=have a beginning characterized in some specified way | synonyms=begin | examples=The novel begins with a murder; My property begins with the three maple trees
13. sense_key=start%2:41:04:: | definition=begin an event that is implied and limited by the nature or inherent function of the direct object | synonyms=begin | examples=begin a cigar; She started the soup while it was still hot
14. sense_key=start%2:38:03:: | definition=bulge outward | synonyms=protrude, pop, pop out, bulge, bulge out, bug out | examples=His eyes popped

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 "started to cross the street" indicates the stranger began or took the first step in carrying out the action of crossing. This matches sense 1 ("take the first step or steps in carrying out an action") with its synonyms "begin" and "start out" and examples like "We began working at dawn."

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the context for "started":

"The stranger, his head seemingly sunk in thought, <t>started</t> to cross the street against the light just as a huge moving van roared through the intersection."

The phrase is "started to cross the street" - this means the stranger began the action of crossing the street.

Let me go through the candidate senses:

1. "take the first step or steps in carrying out an action" - synonyms: get down, begin, get, start out, set about, set out. Examples: "We began working at dawn; Who will start?" This seems like a good match - the stranger started/began to cross the street.

2. "set in motion, cause to start" - This would mean the stranger made something start, which doesn't fit.

3. "leave" - synonyms: depart, part, start out, set forth, set off, set out. This is about departure/leaving. While crossing the street could involve movement, this doesn't quite capture the meaning.

4. "have a beginning, in a temporal, spatial, or evaluative sense" - This is about something having a beginning, not really matching.

5. "bring into being" - This is about creating something new, doesn't fit.

6. "get off the ground" - This is about starting something like a company, doesn't fit.

7. "move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm" - The man wasn't surprised/alarmed when starting to cross, so doesn't fit.

8. "get going or set in motion" - Could work, but more for engines/machines.

9. "begin or set in motion" - synonyms: go, get going. Examples: "I start at eight in the morning; Ready, set, go!" This could work.

10. "begin work or acting in a certain capacity" - Doesn't fit, not about work/jobs.

11. "play in the starting lineup" - Sports context, doesn't fit.
12. "have a beginning characterized in some specified way" - Not quite right.

13. "begin an event that is implied and limited by the nature or inherent function of the direct object" - Examples: "begin a cigar; She started the soup" - This is about beginning an activity inherent to the object.

14. "bulge outward" - Doesn't fit.

The most fitting definition is sense 1: "take the first step or steps in carrying out an action." The stranger initiated the action of crossing the street, which aligns with the synonyms begin and set about. This captures the meaning of the stranger commencing his movement across the street.


[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: cross
Target surface form: cross
Context:
Why hadn't he noticed it before? No, the man was not drunk He wondered how he got tied up with this stranger. But, of course, he remembered now. It was blurred, after two hours of steady drinking, but the occasion of it came back to him. The stranger, his head seemingly sunk in thought, started to <t>cross</t> the street against the light just as a huge moving van roared through the intersection. Brakes howled and a horn blared furiously, but the man would have been hit if Phil hadn't called out to him a second before.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=cross%2:38:00:: | definition=travel across or pass over | synonyms=traverse, track, cover, pass over, get over, get across | examples=The caravan covered almost 100 miles each day
2. sense_key=cross%2:38:03:: | definition=meet at a point | synonyms=intersect
3. sense_key=cross%2:41:00:: | definition=hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of | synonyms=thwart, queer, spoil, scotch, foil, frustrate | examples=What ultimately frustrated every challenger was Ruth's amazing September surge; foil your opponent
4. sense_key=cross%2:38:04:: | definition=fold so as to resemble a cross | examples=she crossed her legs
5. sense_key=cross%2:42:00:: | definition=to cover or extend over an area or time period; , | synonyms=traverse, span, sweep | examples=Rivers traverse the valley floor; The parking lot spans 3 acres
6. sense_key=cross%2:38:01:: | definition=meet and pass | examples=the trains crossed
7. sense_key=cross%2:36:09:: | definition=trace a line through or across | examples=cross your `t'
8. sense_key=cross%2:35:00:: | definition=breed animals or plants using parents of different races and varieties | synonyms=crossbreed, hybridize, hybridise, interbreed | examples=cross a horse and a donkey; Mendel tried crossbreeding

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 stranger is performing the action of traveling across the street (moving from one side to the other). This matches sense 1's definition of "travel across or pass over" with synonyms like "traverse," "pass over," and "get across," which directly describe the physical movement of crossing a street.

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the context to find the best sense of "cross" in this sentence.

The sentence is: "The stranger, his head seemingly sunk in thought, started to cross the street against the light just as a huge moving van roared through the intersection."

In this context, the stranger is attempting to go across the street. This is a physical movement from one side of the street to the other.

Let me examine the candidate senses:

1. "travel across or pass over" - This fits well. The stranger is traveling across the street.
2. "meet at a point" - This doesn't fit. The stranger isn't meeting something at a point.
3. "hinder or prevent" - This doesn't fit at all.
4. "fold so as to resemble a cross" - This doesn't fit.
5. "to cover or extend over an area or time period" - This could fit, but it's more about covering an area rather than the specific action of crossing.
6. "meet and pass" - This doesn't fit the context.
7. "trace a line through or across" - This doesn't fit.
8. "breed animals or plants" - This doesn't fit.

The best fit is sense 1: "travel across or pass over". The examples include "The caravan covered almost 100 miles each day" and the synonyms are "traverse, track, cover, pass over, get over, get across" - all of which clearly apply to crossing a street.

Actually, let me reconsider sense 5: "to cover or extend over an area or time period" with examples "Rivers traverse the valley floor". This could also apply, but sense 1 is more specifically about traveling across, which is the action being performed.

I believe sense 1 is the best answer.