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Which numbered sense of "sit" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: He had been <t>sitting</t> in the usual corner at the little table, as far as possible from any talkative, friendly lushes.

Senses:
1. definition=be seated
2. definition=be around, often idly or without specific purpose | examples=The object sat in the corner
3. definition=take a seat
4. definition=be in session | examples=When does the court of law sit?
5. definition=assume a posture as for artistic purposes | examples=We don't know the woman who posed for Leonardo so often
6. definition=sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions | examples=She never sat a horse!
7. definition=be located or situated somewhere | examples=The White House sits on Pennsylvania Avenue
8. definition=work or act as a baby-sitter | examples=I cannot baby-sit tonight; I have too much homework to do
9. definition=show to a seat; assign a seat for | examples=The host seated me next to Mrs. Smith
10. definition=serve in a specific professional capacity | examples=the priest sat for confession

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the sentence: "He had been <t>sitting</t> in the usual corner at the little table, as far as possible from any talkative, friendly lushes."

The context shows someone staying in a corner at a table. Let me consider each sense:

1. "be seated" - This is the basic sense of sitting, being in a seated position. This could apply.

2. "be around, often idly or without specific purpose" - The example given is "The object sat in the corner", which is similar to the sentence structure. The person is sitting in a corner, seemingly without much specific purpose (just as far as possible from talkative people).

3. "take a seat" - This is more about the action of sitting down, not the state of being seated.

4. "be in session" - This is about courts, governments, etc. Not applicable here.

5. "assume a posture as for artistic purposes" - Not about posing for art here.

6. "sit on the back of animal" - Not about riding.

7. "be located or situated somewhere" - This could work. "Sitting in the usual corner" could mean being located/situated there.

8. "work as a baby-sitter" - Not applicable.

9. "show to a seat" - This is about the active action of seating someone else, not being seated.

10. "serve in professional capacity" - Not applicable.

The key distinction seems to be between:
- Sense 1: "be seated" (the state of being in a sitting position)
- Sense 2: "be around, often idly or without specific purpose" (being in a location, hanging around)
- Sense 7: "be located or situated somewhere" (being in a position)

Given the context that he "had been sitting in the usual corner at the little table, as far as possible from any talkative, friendly lushes," this suggests he was in that location for some time, kind of hanging out there.

The phrasing "The object sat in the corner" parallels the sentence structure and captures the sense of occupying a space without active purpose. This fits better than simply being seated—it's about lingering in a place. The answer is 2.


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Which numbered sense of "usual" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: He had been sitting in the <t>usual</t> corner at the little table, as far as possible from any talkative, friendly lushes.

Senses:
1. definition=occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure | examples=grew the usual vegetables
2. definition=commonly encountered | examples=a common (or familiar) complaint

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reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the sentence: "He had been sitting in the usual corner at the little table, as far as possible from any talkative, friendly lushes."

The word "usual" is describing the corner - it's a corner that he regularly sits in, suggesting it's his habitual or customary spot. The corner is encountered or experienced by him in accordance with his regular practice/procedure.

Let me compare the two senses:

Sense 1: "occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure" - This fits because the "usual corner" is the corner he habitually/regularly sits in, according to his regular practice.

Sense 2: "commonly encountered" - This would mean the corner itself is commonly encountered (by many people in general), but the sentence doesn't suggest that. It's specifically about HIS usual spot.

Sense 1 is the better fit. The corner is "usual" because it's his habitual/regular spot, something he encounters in accordance with his regular practice.

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Which numbered sense of "corner" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: He had been sitting in the usual <t>corner</t> at the little table, as far as possible from any talkative, friendly lushes.

Senses:
1. definition=a place off to the side of an area | examples=he tripled to the rightfield corner
2. definition=the point where two lines meet or intersect | examples=the corners of a rectangle
3. definition=an interior angle formed by two meeting walls | examples=a piano was in one corner of the room
4. definition=the intersection of two streets | examples=standing on the corner watching all the girls go by
5. definition=the point where three areas or surfaces meet or intersect | examples=the corners of a cube
6. definition=a small concavity
7. definition=a temporary monopoly on a kind of commercial trade | examples=a corner on the silver market
8. definition=a predicament from which a skillful or graceful escape is impossible | examples=his lying got him into a tight corner
9. definition=a projecting part where two sides or edges meet | examples=he knocked off the corners
10. definition=a remote area | examples=in many corners of the world they still practice slavery
11. definition=(architecture) solid exterior angle of a building; especially one formed by a cornerstone

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the sentence: "He had been sitting in the usual <t>corner</t> at the little table, as far as possible from any talkative, friendly lushes."

The context is that someone is sitting in the corner of what appears to be a bar or restaurant (given the reference to "lushes" which are drunkards). They're sitting at a little table in the corner.

Let me go through the senses:

1. A place off to the side of an area - This could work, but it's more general
2. The point where two lines meet or intersect - Too geometric, not fitting
3. An interior angle formed by two meeting walls - This fits! In a room or building, a corner where two walls meet, and he's sitting at a table there
4. The intersection of two streets - No, he's sitting at a table indoors
5. The point where three areas or surfaces meet - Too specific (like edges of a cube)
6. A small concavity - No
7. A temporary monopoly - No
8. A predicament - No
9. A projecting part where two sides or edges meet - Not quite right
10. A remote area - Could work, but less likely
11. An exterior angle of a building - No, this is interior

The best fit is sense 3: "an interior angle formed by two meeting walls" - a piano was in one corner of the room. This matches the context of someone sitting in a corner of a room at a table.


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Which numbered sense of "little" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: He had been sitting in the usual corner at the <t>little</t> table, as far as possible from any talkative, friendly lushes.

Senses:
1. definition=limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent | examples=a little dining room
2. definition=(quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with `a') at least some | examples=little rain fell in May
3. definition=(of children and animals) young, immature | examples=what a big little boy you are
4. definition=(informal) small and of little importance | examples=a fiddling sum of money
5. definition=(of a voice) faint | examples=a little voice
6. definition=low in stature; not tall | examples=he was short and stocky
7. definition=lowercase | examples=little a
8. definition=small in a way that arouses feelings (of tenderness or its opposite depending on the context) | examples=a nice little job

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the sentence: "He had been sitting in the usual corner at the <t>little</t> table, as far as possible from any talkative, friendly lushes."

In this context, "little table" refers to a table that is physically small in size. It's describing the physical dimensions of the table as being small or below average in size.

Let me check each sense:

1. "limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent" - with example "a little dining room" - This could fit, as it's describing something as being small in extent/magnitude.

2. "small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none" - This is typically used with mass nouns and quantities (like "little rain"), not physical objects as such.

3. "young, immature" - This doesn't apply to a table.

4. "small and of little importance" - The table is small, but the context isn't really emphasizing lack of importance.

5. "faint" - Only applies to voices, not applicable here.

6. "low in stature; not tall" - This is specifically about height of people/animals.

7. "lowercase" - Not relevant.

8. "small in a way that arouses feelings" - This seems to emphasize emotional response to smallness.

The most straightforward interpretation is sense 1, which describes something as being limited in magnitude/extent. The example "a little dining room" is very similar to "a little table" - both are describing small physical spaces/objects.


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Which numbered sense of "table" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: He had been sitting in the usual corner at the little <t>table</t>, as far as possible from any talkative, friendly lushes.

Senses:
1. definition=a set of data arranged in rows and columns | examples=see table 1
2. definition=a piece of furniture having a smooth flat top that is usually supported by one or more vertical legs | examples=it was a sturdy table
3. definition=a piece of furniture with tableware for a meal laid out on it | examples=I reserved a table at my favorite restaurant
4. definition=flat tableland with steep edges | examples=the tribe was relatively safe on the mesa but they had to descend into the valley for water
5. definition=a company of people assembled at a table for a meal or game | examples=he entertained the whole table with his witty remarks
6. definition=food or meals in general | examples=she sets a fine table

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the sentence: "He had been sitting in the usual corner at the little <t>table</t>, as far as possible from any talkative, friendly lushes."

The context is that someone is sitting at a table in what seems to be a bar or restaurant (given the mention of "lushes" - slang for drunks).

Let me go through each sense:
1. A set of data in rows and columns - This doesn't fit. The person is sitting AT the table, not looking at data.
2. A piece of furniture with a smooth flat top supported by legs - This could fit. He's sitting at/by a table.
3. A piece of furniture with tableware for a meal laid out on it - This would suggest there's a meal set up on it.
4. A flat tableland with steep edges - This is a geographical term, doesn't fit the context.
5. A company of people assembled at a table for a meal or game - This could fit if the table is being used for a social gathering.
6. Food or meals in general - Doesn't fit.

The key phrase is "sitting in the usual corner at the little table" - he's sitting at a table in what appears to be a bar or restaurant. The most straightforward interpretation is sense 2: a piece of furniture (a table) that he's sitting at. While sense 3 could also work if it's a dining table with a place setting, the basic furniture sense (2) seems most appropriate here.

Actually, looking more carefully - he's trying to stay away from talkative people. He's sitting at a table. This sounds like he's in a bar or restaurant sitting at a physical table. Sense 2 (the furniture definition) is the most basic and appropriate sense here.


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Which numbered sense of "talkative" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: He had been sitting in the usual corner at the little table, as far as possible from any <t>talkative</t>, friendly lushes.

Senses:
1. definition=full of trivial conversation | examples=kept from her housework by gabby neighbors
2. definition=unwisely talking too much
3. definition=friendly and open and willing to talk | examples=wine made the guest expansive

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the sentence to determine which sense of "talkative" is being used:

"He had been sitting in the usual corner at the little table, as far as possible from any <t>talkative</t>, friendly lushes."

The context shows:
- He's sitting as far as possible from "talkative, friendly lushes"
- The word "lushes" refers to drunk people
- He's trying to avoid them
- They're described as both "talkative" and "friendly"

Let me examine each sense:

1. "full of trivial conversation" - This would mean people who talk a lot about unimportant things. The sentence shows he's avoiding them, which fits with someone who talks a lot in a casual way.

2. "unwisely talking too much" - This could fit, as drunk people often talk too much unwisely.

3. "friendly and open and willing to talk" - This is paired with "friendly" in the sentence. This sense seems redundant since "friendly" is already used separately to describe the lushes. However, the example given is "wine made the guest expansive" which relates to being more open and willing to share/talk due to alcohol.

Looking at the context more carefully: the character is avoiding "talkative, friendly lushes" - drunk, chatty, friendly people.

Sense 1 (trivial conversation) seems most natural here - people who talk a lot casually.
Sense 3 (friendly and open and willing to talk) seems odd because "friendly" is already used separately.

I think the answer is 1 - "full of trivial conversation" - describing people who talk a lot in a casual, perhaps annoying way that he wants to avoid.


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Which numbered sense of "friendly" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: He had been sitting in the usual corner at the little table, as far as possible from any talkative, <t>friendly</t> lushes.

Senses:
1. definition=characteristic of or befitting a friend | examples=friendly advice
2. definition=inclined to help or support; not antagonistic or hostile | examples=a government friendly to our interests
3. definition=easy to understand or use | examples=user-friendly computers
4. definition=of or belonging to your own country's forces or those of an ally | examples=in friendly territory

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the sentence to determine which sense of "friendly" is being used:

"He had been sitting in the usual corner at the little table, as far as possible from any talkative, <t>friendly</t> lushes."

The sentence is describing the person's preference to avoid being near certain people. The word "lushes" refers to people who drink alcohol excessively. The person wants to stay away from talkative, friendly lushes.

In this context, "friendly" is describing people (lushes) who are:
- Inclined to interact with others
- Sociable and approachable
- Not hostile or cold

Let me check each definition:

1. "characteristic of or befitting a friend" - This could work, meaning they act like friends, but it's not the most precise.

2. "inclined to help or support; not antagonistic or hostile" - This fits well. Friendly people are not antagonistic or hostile; they are approachable and inclined to be sociable/supportive in a casual way.

3. "easy to understand or use" - This doesn't apply to people in this context.

4. "of or belonging to your own country's forces or those of an ally" - This is a military term and doesn't apply here.

The best fit is sense 2, as "friendly" describes people who are not hostile, approachable, and inclined to interact with others in a social (though potentially unwanted) way.


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Which numbered sense of "enjoy" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: He was <t>enjoying</t> the weekly ritual of washing down his pet grievance with bourbon slightly moistened with water.

Senses:
1. definition=derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in | examples=She relished her fame and basked in her glory
2. definition=have benefit from | examples=enjoy privileges
3. definition=get pleasure from | examples=I love cooking
4. definition=have for one's benefit | examples=The industry enjoyed a boom
5. definition=take delight in | examples=he delights in his granddaughter

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the sentence: "He was enjoying the weekly ritual of washing down his pet grievance with bourbon slightly moistened with water."

The word "enjoying" here means taking pleasure in or deriving pleasure from the action of washing down his grievance with bourbon.

Let me look at each sense:

1. "derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in" - This fits perfectly. He is taking pleasure in the ritual.

2. "have benefit from" - This could work but is less about the pleasure aspect.

3. "get pleasure from" - This is essentially the same as #1, just worded differently.

4. "have for one's benefit" - This doesn't fit as well.

5. "take delight in" - This is very similar to #1.

The core meaning in the sentence is that he is getting pleasure/enjoyment from the ritual. Looking at the definitions:

Sense 1 explicitly states "derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in" and even has an example "She relished her fame and basked in her glory" - the word "relished" is similar to "enjoying."

Sense 3 says "get pleasure from" which is more concise but means the same thing.

Sense 5 says "take delight in" which is also very similar.

Between 1, 3, and 5 - they all mean essentially the same thing. Sense 1 seems the most comprehensive and primary definition of "enjoy" in this context, as it captures the full meaning of deriving pleasure from something.

I believe the answer is 1.


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Which numbered sense of "ritual" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: He was enjoying the weekly <t>ritual</t> of washing down his pet grievance with bourbon slightly moistened with water.

Senses:
1. definition=any customary observance or practice
2. definition=the prescribed procedure for conducting religious ceremonies
3. definition=stereotyped behavior

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the sentence and the three senses of "ritual":

Sentence: "He was enjoying the weekly ritual of washing down his pet grievance with bourbon slightly moistened with water."

The sentence describes a weekly practice - something that happens regularly. The person is enjoying this customary, repeated action of having bourbon to deal with his grievance.

Let me consider each sense:

1. "any customary observance or practice" - This fits well. The sentence describes a weekly practice/custom of having bourbon with his grievance.

2. "the prescribed procedure for conducting religious ceremonies" - This doesn't fit. There's nothing religious about drinking bourbon.

3. "stereotyped behavior" - This could potentially fit as a weekly ritual is repetitive/stereotyped behavior, but it's more about the customary practice aspect.

The most appropriate sense is #1 - "any customary observance or practice" because the sentence is describing something that happens weekly (customary) as a practice.


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Which numbered sense of "wash_down" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: He was enjoying the weekly ritual of <t>washing down</t> his pet grievance with bourbon slightly moistened with water.

Senses:
1. definition=eat food accompanied by lots of liquid; also use metaphorically | examples=She washed down her dinner with a bottle of red wine
2. definition=flow freely | examples=The body washed down the river

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the sentence: "He was enjoying the weekly ritual of <t>washing down</t> his pet grievance with bourbon slightly moistened with water."

The sentence is using "washing down" with "grievance" and "bourbon."

Let me consider each sense:

1. "eat food accompanied by lots of liquid; also use metaphorically" - This sense involves consuming food/drink together, with the second substance being a liquid to help swallow or accompany the first. The example "She washed down her dinner with a bottle of red wine" shows eating food and drinking wine together. The definition also notes it can be used metaphorically.

In this sentence, "washing down his pet grievance with bourbon" is not literally about eating food and drinking. The word "grievance" is not something you eat. However, the definition mentions "also use metaphorically" - and this could be a metaphorical use where the grievance (something abstract/painful) is being "washed down" with bourbon (alcohol), which is a way to try to forget or suppress the grievance.

2. "flow freely" - This would mean something is flowing down, like a river. But that doesn't fit this sentence at all.

Sense 1 appears to be the correct one, as it includes metaphorical uses, and this sentence is using "washing down" metaphorically to mean suppressing or drowning a grievance with alcohol.


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Which numbered sense of "pet" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: He was enjoying the weekly ritual of washing down his <t>pet</t> grievance with bourbon slightly moistened with water.

Senses:
1. definition=a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement
2. definition=a special loved one
3. definition=a fit of petulance or sulkiness (especially at what is felt to be a slight)
4. definition=using a computerized radiographic technique to examine the metabolic activity in various tissues (especially in the brain)

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the sentence: "He was enjoying the weekly ritual of washing down his pet grievance with bourbon slightly moistened with water."

The phrase is "pet grievance" - this is describing a grievance that someone frequently complains about or brings up regularly.

Looking at the senses:
1. A domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement - This doesn't fit. "Pet grievance" doesn't refer to an animal.

2. A special loved one - This doesn't fit either. A grievance wouldn't be described as a "special loved one."

3. A fit of petulance or sulkiness (especially at what is felt to be a slight) - This could relate, but it's more about a temporary fit of sulkiness rather than a recurring grievance.

4. Using a computerized radiographic technique - This is PET scan, which doesn't fit at all in this context.

Actually, "pet" in the phrase "pet grievance" is an adjective meaning "a particular favorite" or "frequently indulged in." When something is a "pet" grievance, it means it's a favorite grievance someone likes to bring up and complain about - something they habitually return to.

Looking back at the senses provided, sense 3 (a fit of petulance or sulkiness) seems closest in spirit, though the definition as written is "a fit" rather than "a recurring complaint." However, the underlying idea of petulance/sulkiness is what connects to a grievance.

Actually, "pet grievance" is an idiomatic expression meaning a grievance that someone frequently brings up and complains about. The "pet" is being used as an adjective here. Among these senses, sense 3 about petulance/sulkiness seems most relevant, as it captures the negative emotional aspect.

The answer should be 3.


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Which numbered sense of "grievance" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: He was enjoying the weekly ritual of washing down his pet <t>grievance</t> with bourbon slightly moistened with water.

Senses:
1. definition=a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation | examples=holding a grudge
2. definition=an allegation that something imposes an illegal obligation or denies some legal right or causes injustice
3. definition=a complaint about a (real or imaginary) wrong that causes resentment and is grounds for action

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the sentence: "He was enjoying the weekly ritual of washing down his pet <t>grievance</t> with bourbon slightly moistened with water."

The key phrase here is "pet grievance" and "washing down... with bourbon." This suggests the person is regularly indulging in or nurturing a grievance.

The metaphor of a "pet grievance" - something you keep with you, take care of, and nurture - suggests something you hold onto and keep close, which relates to resentment and grudge-holding.

The phrase "washing down with bourbon" suggests the person is enjoying or indulging in this grievance regularly, as a ritual. This is consistent with someone who is nursing a long-held resentment.

Let me check each sense:

1. "a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation | examples=holding a grudge" - This fits the context of keeping a "pet grievance" and regularly indulging in it. It's about holding onto resentment.

2. "an allegation that something imposes an illegal obligation or denies some legal right or causes injustice" - This is more formal/legal. It doesn't fit the casual, personal "pet grievance" context.

3. "a complaint about a (real or imaginary) wrong that causes resentment and is grounds for action" - This is similar to #1 but emphasizes the complaint aspect and grounds for action. While this could work, sense #1 seems more fitting for "holding a pet grievance."

The image of someone having a "pet grievance" that they regularly enjoy nursing with bourbon suggests sense #1 - a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation, holding a grudge. It's something personal and cherished (as a "pet"), not a formal legal complaint.

The answer is 1.


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Which numbered sense of "bourbon" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: He was enjoying the weekly ritual of washing down his pet grievance with <t>bourbon</t> slightly moistened with water.

Senses:
1. definition=a reactionary politician in the United States (usually from the South)
2. definition=whiskey distilled from a mash of corn and malt and rye and aged in charred oak barrels
3. definition=a member of the European royal family that ruled France
4. definition=a European royal line that ruled in France (from 1589-1793) and Spain and Naples and Sicily

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

The sentence is: "He was enjoying the weekly ritual of washing down his pet grievance with <t>bourbon</t> slightly moistened with water."

The context here is that someone is consuming a beverage to deal with a grievance. The phrase "washing down" and "slightly moistened with water" are clues about how the substance is being consumed.

Let me examine each sense:

1. "a reactionary politician in the United States (usually from the South)" - This doesn't make sense in the context of "washing down" and "slightly moistened with water."

2. "whiskey distilled from a mash of corn and malt and rye and aged in charred oak barrels" - This makes perfect sense. You can "wash down" a grievance with bourbon (whiskey), and it can be "slightly moistened with water" (a common way to drink whiskey).

3. "a member of the European royal family that ruled France" - This doesn't make sense in the context of consuming something.

4. "a European royal line that ruled in France (from 1589-1793) and Spain and Naples and Sicily" - This also doesn't make sense in the context of consuming something.

The correct answer is sense 2, as bourbon refers to the type of whiskey being consumed.


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Which numbered sense of "water" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: He was enjoying the weekly ritual of washing down his pet grievance with bourbon slightly moistened with <t>water</t>.

Senses:
1. definition=binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
2. definition=the part of the earth's surface covered with water (such as a river or lake or ocean) | examples=they invaded our territorial waters
3. definition=once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles)
4. definition=a facility that provides a source of water | examples=the town debated the purification of the water supply
5. definition=liquid excretory product | examples=there was blood in his urine
6. definition=a liquid necessary for the life of most animals and plants | examples=he asked for a drink of water

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the sentence: "He was enjoying the weekly ritual of washing down his pet grievance with bourbon slightly moistened with <t>water</t>."

The context is about washing down a grievance with bourbon that's slightly moistened with water. This is clearly referring to water as a liquid used to moisten or dilute the bourbon.

Let me check each sense:

1. "binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid..." - This is the chemical/scientific definition of water (H2O). This seems to fit the usage here.

2. "the part of the earth's surface covered with water" - This is about bodies of water like oceans, rivers, lakes. Not applicable.

3. "once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe" - This is a philosophical/archaic sense. Not the intended meaning here.

4. "a facility that provides a source of water" - This is about water supply infrastructure. Not applicable.

5. "liquid excretory product" - This is about urine. Not applicable.

6. "a liquid necessary for the life of most animals and plants" - This is about water as essential for life, using drinking water as an example.

Between senses 1 and 6, both could work, but let me think more carefully:
- Sense 1 is the strict scientific/chemical definition
- Sense 6 is about water as a substance necessary for life

In the context of "slightly moistened with water" - the speaker is using water in its common sense as a liquid substance. Sense 6 emphasizes water as necessary for life and gives the example "he asked for a drink of water," which is similar to how water is being used here (as a consumable liquid).

Actually, sense 1 is the most basic, fundamental definition - the compound H2O in its liquid form. Sense 6 is more about the biological/nutritional aspect.
Sense 1 best captures what's happening here—water simply as the liquid substance diluting the bourbon, without the additional connotations of biological necessity that sense 6 carries.


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Which numbered sense of "favorite" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: This <t>favorite</t> grievance was not the landlord.

Senses:
1. definition=appealing to the general public | examples=a favorite tourist attraction
2. definition=preferred above all others and treated with partiality | examples=the favored child

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the sentence: "This <t>favorite</t> grievance was not the landlord."

The word "favorite" is being used to describe a grievance. Let me think about what each sense means:

1. "appealing to the general public" - This would mean a grievance that appeals to many people or is popular/commonly liked
2. "preferred above all others and treated with partiality" - This would mean a grievance that is particularly preferred or favored by someone

In the context of "favorite grievance," it seems to mean a grievance that is particularly preferred or commonly brought up - something that someone returns to repeatedly or prefers to complain about. This aligns more with sense 2 - something that is preferred or treated with particular favor/preference.

However, let me reconsider. "Favorite" in this context could also mean a grievance that is most commonly mentioned or appealing to people (sense 1). But the phrase "favorite grievance" more naturally suggests something that someone keeps coming back to or prefers - which would be sense 2.

Actually, thinking more carefully: a "favorite grievance" is one that a person particularly likes to complain about or returns to often. This is something "preferred above all others" - sense 2.

The answer is 2.


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Which numbered sense of "grievance" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: This favorite <t>grievance</t> was not the landlord.

Senses:
1. definition=a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation | examples=holding a grudge
2. definition=an allegation that something imposes an illegal obligation or denies some legal right or causes injustice
3. definition=a complaint about a (real or imaginary) wrong that causes resentment and is grounds for action

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the sentence: "This favorite <t>grievance</t> was not the landlord."

I need to understand what "grievance" means in this context. The sentence says "this favorite grievance was not the landlord" - meaning there's something the person complained about or resented, and that complaint/resentment was about something other than the landlord.

Let me look at each sense:

1. "a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation" - This is about a feeling of resentment
2. "an allegation that something imposes an illegal obligation or denies some legal right or causes injustice" - This is formal/legal
3. "a complaint about a (real or imaginary) wrong that causes resentment and is grounds for action" - This is about a complaint

The sentence structure "This favorite grievance" suggests it's something the person has a particular grievance about - something they complain about regularly or prefer to complain about. The phrase "was not the landlord" suggests the object of their grievance/complaint was not the landlord.

Sense 3 seems most fitting because:
- It refers to a complaint (which can be a "favorite" or habitual one)
- It's about "grounds for action"
- The sentence suggests a complaint about something being the cause of the grievance

Sense 1 is about resentment, which is similar but more about the feeling
Sense 2 is specifically legal/formal, which doesn't quite fit the casual tone

I think sense 3 is the best fit because it emphasizes the complaint aspect, and "favorite grievance" makes sense as a complaint someone regularly makes.


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Which numbered sense of "forget" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: He had already quite <t>forgotten</t> about him.

Senses:
1. definition=dismiss from the mind; stop remembering | examples=I tried to bury these unpleasant memories
2. definition=be unable to remember | examples=I'm drawing a blank
3. definition=forget to do something | examples=Don't forget to call the chairman of the board to the meeting!
4. definition=leave behind unintentionally | examples=I forgot my umbrella in the restaurant

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the sentence: "He had already quite forgotten about him."

The key phrase is "forgotten about him" - this is referring to ceasing to think about or remember someone.

Let me check each sense:

1. "dismiss from the mind; stop remembering" - This seems to fit. He had stopped remembering/thinking about him.

2. "be unable to remember" - This is about the inability to recall something. In the sentence, it's more about having deliberately or naturally ceased to think about someone, rather than being unable to remember.

3. "forget to do something" - This doesn't fit. The sentence doesn't indicate he forgot to do something.

4. "leave behind unintentionally" - This doesn't fit. He didn't leave someone behind; he stopped thinking about them.

Sense 1 fits best: "dismiss from the mind; stop remembering" - He had already quite forgotten about him means he had already stopped remembering/thinking about him.

The answer is 1.


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Which numbered sense of "mention" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: In fact, he had only <t>mentioned</t> him on the spur of the moment.

Senses:
1. definition=make reference to | examples=His name was mentioned in connection with the invention
2. definition=make mention of | examples=She observed that his presentation took up too much time
3. definition=commend | examples=he was cited for his outstanding achievements

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the sentence: "In fact, he had only mentioned him on the spur of the moment."

The word "mentioned" here means to briefly refer to or make a reference to someone/something. The phrase "on the spur of the moment" indicates it was done quickly and without much thought.

Let me look at each sense:

1. "make reference to" - This matches the meaning in the sentence. "He mentioned him" means "he made a reference to him" or "he referred to him."

2. "make mention of" - This is essentially the same as sense 1 in practical meaning. The example given is "She observed that his presentation took up too much time" which doesn't really illustrate "make mention of" well. This seems oddly worded.

3. "commend" - This doesn't fit the sentence at all. The sentence doesn't suggest he praised or commended the person, just that he briefly referred to them.

The correct answer is sense 1, as "mentioned him" clearly means "made reference to him."


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Which numbered sense of "real" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: His <t>real</t> grievance was Lolly.

Senses:
1. definition=being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory; ; ; ; ; ; - Longfellow | examples=real objects
2. definition=no less than what is stated; worthy of the name | examples=the real reason
3. definition=not to be taken lightly | examples=statistics demonstrate that poverty and unemployment are very real problems
4. definition=capable of being treated as fact | examples=tangible evidence
5. definition=being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of something; ; - G.K.Chesterton | examples=her actual motive
6. definition=of, relating to, or representing an amount that is corrected for inflation | examples=real prices
7. definition=having substance or capable of being treated as fact; not imaginary; ; ; - Shakespeare | examples=the substantial world
8. definition=(of property) fixed or immovable | examples=real property consists of land and buildings
9. definition=coinciding with reality; - F.A.Olafson | examples=perceptual error...has a surprising resemblance to veridical perception

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the sentence: "His <t>real</t> grievance was Lolly."

In this context, "real" is being used to mean the true or genuine grievance - the actual grievance that he had, as opposed to what might appear to be his grievance on the surface. He might have expressed some grievance, but his real grievance (the true one, the genuine one) was actually Lolly.

Let me look at the definitions:

1. "being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory" - This is about existence, not really about genuineness or authenticity
2. "no less than what is stated; worthy of the name" - This fits - his real grievance means his true, actual, genuine grievance
3. "not to be taken lightly" - This is about seriousness, not quite right
4. "capable of being treated as fact" - Not the best fit
5. "being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of something" - This is about genuine character, which fits
6. "of, relating to, or representing an amount that is corrected for inflation" - This is about economics/inflation, doesn't fit
7. "having substance or capable of being treated as fact; not imaginary" - This is about substance/reality
8. "(of property) fixed or immovable" - About property, doesn't fit
9. "coinciding with reality" - About veridical perception

I think the best fit is sense 5: "being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of something" - because "his real grievance" means his true, genuine, essential grievance (the actual one, not the apparent one).

Sense 2 could also work: "no less than what is stated; worthy of the name" - meaning his grievance was truly/genuinely a grievance.

But I think sense 5 is more precise because it emphasizes the "genuine character" aspect - his real grievance is the genuine one, the essential one.


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Which numbered sense of "grievance" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: His real <t>grievance</t> was Lolly.

Senses:
1. definition=a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation | examples=holding a grudge
2. definition=an allegation that something imposes an illegal obligation or denies some legal right or causes injustice
3. definition=a complaint about a (real or imaginary) wrong that causes resentment and is grounds for action

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the sentence "His real grievance was Lolly."

I need to determine which sense of "grievance" is being used here. The sentence suggests that the person's main complaint or source of resentment was Lolly (presumably a person).

Let me look at each definition:

1. "a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation | examples=holding a grudge" - This is about a strong negative feeling toward someone/something.

2. "an allegation that something imposes an illegal obligation or denies some legal right or causes injustice" - This is about formal legal complaints or allegations.

3. "a complaint about a (real or imaginary) wrong that causes resentment and is grounds for action" - This is about complaints or issues that cause resentment.

In the sentence, "His real grievance was Lolly" - this suggests that Lolly was the source of his complaint or resentment. This is a personal grievance, not a formal legal one.

Sense 1 focuses on resentment strong enough to justify retaliation.
Sense 3 focuses on a complaint about a wrong that causes resentment.

The sentence seems to fit sense 3 best - it's saying Lolly was his complaint/issue that caused him resentment and perhaps grounds for action. But sense 1 also fits - it's expressing that his resentment toward Lolly is the core issue.

Actually, looking more carefully:
- Sense 1: "a resentment" - emphasizes the emotional state
- Sense 3: "a complaint about a (real or imaginary) wrong" - emphasizes the complaint/grievance itself

The sentence "His real grievance was Lolly" seems to fit sense 1 better - it's saying his real resentment/grudge was toward Lolly. This suggests a personal resentment rather than a formal complaint.
Sense 1 is the best fit. The phrasing emphasizes the emotional core of his complaint—a deep-seated resentment toward Lolly rather than a formal allegation or abstract grievance.


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Which numbered sense of "end" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: Toward the <t>end</t> of his fourth hairy highball, while he was moodily making wet rings on the table-top with the bottom of the glass, he became aware that he was not alone.

Senses:
1. definition=either extremity of something that has length | examples=the end of the pier
2. definition=the point in time at which something ends | examples=the end of the year
3. definition=the concluding parts of an event or occurrence | examples=the end was exciting
4. definition=the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it | examples=the ends justify the means
5. definition=a final part or section | examples=we have given it at the end of the section since it involves the calculus
6. definition=a final state | examples=he came to a bad end
7. definition=the surface at either extremity of a three-dimensional object | examples=one end of the box was marked `This side up'
8. definition=(football) the person who plays at one end of the line of scrimmage | examples=the end managed to hold onto the pass
9. definition=a boundary marking the extremities of something | examples=the end of town
10. definition=one of two places from which people are communicating to each other | examples=the phone rang at the other end
11. definition=the part you are expected to play | examples=he held up his end
12. definition=the last section of a communication | examples=in conclusion I want to say...
13. definition=a piece of cloth that is left over after the rest has been used or sold
14. definition=(American football) a position on the line of scrimmage | examples=no one wanted to play end

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the sentence: "Toward the <t>end</t> of his fourth hairy highball, while he was moodily making wet rings on the table-top with the bottom of the glass, he became aware that he was not alone."

The phrase is "toward the end of his fourth hairy highball." A "hairy highball" is a drink. The sentence is talking about a point in time when he was drinking the fourth drink - specifically toward the conclusion or final part of consuming that drink.

Let me consider the relevant senses:

1. "either extremity of something that has length" - This could apply to the physical end of the drink, but the context suggests a temporal meaning.

2. "the point in time at which something ends" - This fits well. "Toward the end of his fourth hairy highball" means toward the time when he finishes drinking it.

3. "the concluding parts of an event or occurrence" - This also could work, as the drinking of the highball is an event/occurrence.

5. "a final part or section" - Similar to sense 3.

Between senses 2 and 3, the phrase "toward the end of" typically indicates a temporal reference - a point in time. Sense 2 specifically defines this as "the point in time at which something ends" which matches perfectly with "toward the end of his fourth hairy highball" meaning toward the time when he finishes drinking it.

The answer should be 2.


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Which numbered sense of "make" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: Toward the end of his fourth hairy highball, while he was moodily <t>making</t> wet rings on the table-top with the bottom of the glass, he became aware that he was not alone.

Senses:
1. definition=engage in | examples=make love, not war
2. definition=give certain properties to something | examples=get someone mad
3. definition=make or cause to be or to become | examples=make a mess in one's office
4. definition=cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner | examples=The ads induced me to buy a VCR
5. definition=give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally | examples=cause a commotion
6. definition=create or manufacture a man-made product | examples=We produce more cars than we can sell
7. definition=make, formulate, or derive in the mind | examples=I draw a line here
8. definition=compel or make somebody or something to act in a certain way | examples=People cannot be made to integrate just by passing a law!
9. definition=create by artistic means | examples=create a poem
10. definition=earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages | examples=How much do you make a month in your new job?
11. definition=create or design, often in a certain way | examples=Do my room in blue
12. definition=to compose or represent: | examples=This wall forms the background of the stage setting
13. definition=reach a goal, e.g., | examples=make the first team
14. definition=be or be capable of being changed or made into | examples=He makes a great host
15. definition=make by shaping or bringing together constituents | examples=make a dress
16. definition=perform or carry out | examples=make a decision
17. definition=make by combining materials and parts | examples=this little pig made his house out of straw
18. definition=change from one form into another | examples=make water into wine
19. definition=act in a certain way so as to acquire | examples=make friends
20. definition=charge with a function; charge to be | examples=She was named Head of the Committee
21. definition=achieve a point or goal | examples=Nicklaus had a 70
22. definition=reach a destination, either real or abstract | examples=We hit Detroit by noon
23. definition=institute, enact, or establish | examples=make laws
24. definition=carry out or commit | examples=make a mistake
25. definition=form by assembling individuals or constituents | examples=Make a quorum
26. definition=organize or be responsible for | examples=hold a reception
27. definition=put in order or neaten | examples=make the bed
28. definition=head into a specified direction | examples=The escaped convict took to the hills
29. definition=have a bowel movement | examples=The dog had made in the flower beds
30. definition=undergo fabrication or creation | examples=This wool makes into a nice sweater
31. definition=be suitable for | examples=Wood makes good furniture
32. definition=add up to | examples=four and four make eight
33. definition=amount to | examples=This salary increase makes no difference to my standard of living
34. definition=constitute the essence of | examples=Clothes make the man
35. definition=appear to begin an activity | examples=He made to speak but said nothing in the end
36. definition=proceed along a path | examples=work one's way through the crowd
37. definition=reach in time | examples=We barely made the plane
38. definition=gather and light the materials for | examples=make a fire
39. definition=prepare for eating by applying heat | examples=Cook me dinner, please
40. definition=induce to have sex | examples=Harry finally seduced Sally
41. definition=assure the success of | examples=A good review by this critic will make your play!
42. definition=represent fictitiously, as in a play, or pretend to be or act like | examples=She makes like an actress
43. definition=consider as being | examples=It wasn't the problem some people made it
44. definition=calculate as being | examples=I make the height about 100 feet
45. definition=cause to be enjoyable or pleasurable | examples=make my day
46. definition=favor the development of | examples=Practice makes the winner
47. definition=develop into | examples=He will make a splendid father!
48. definition=behave in a certain way | examples=make merry
49. definition=eliminate urine | examples=Again, the cat had made on the expensive rug

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the sentence: "Toward the end of his fourth hairy highball, while he was moodily <t>making</t> wet rings on the table-top with the bottom of the glass, he became aware that he was not alone."

The word "making" here is being used with the meaning of "creating" or "producing" wet rings on the table-top. The person is creating/producing those wet rings through the action of moving the glass bottom on the table.

Let me look through the definitions:
1. engage in - make love, not war
2. give certain properties to something - get someone mad
3. make or cause to be or to become - make a mess in one's office
4. cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner
5. give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally - cause a commotion
6. create or manufacture a man-made product
7. make, formulate, or derive in the mind
8. compel or make somebody or something to act in a certain way
16. perform or carry out - make a decision
24. carry out or commit - make a mistake

The action "making wet rings" is essentially creating or producing those wet rings. This is most closely aligned with sense 5 (give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally) or sense 3 (make or cause to be or to become).

Actually, looking more carefully, "making wet rings" is the act of creating those rings. The example for sense 5 is "cause a commotion" which is similar - you cause something to happen. The rings are being caused to appear through the action.

I think sense 5 is the best fit: "give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally"


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Which numbered sense of "wet" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: Toward the end of his fourth hairy highball, while he was moodily making <t>wet</t> rings on the table-top with the bottom of the glass, he became aware that he was not alone.

Senses:
1. definition=covered or soaked with a liquid such as water | examples=a wet bathing suit
2. definition=containing moisture or volatile components | examples=wet paint
3. definition=supporting or permitting the legal production and sale of alcoholic beverages | examples=a wet candidate running on a wet platform
4. definition=producing or secreting milk | examples=a wet nurse
5. definition=consisting of or trading in alcoholic liquor | examples=a wet cargo
6. definition=very drunk

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the sentence to understand what "wet" means in this context.

The sentence reads: "Toward the end of his fourth hairy highball, while he was moodily making <t>wet</t> rings on the table-top with the bottom of the glass, he became aware that he was not alone."

The context shows:
- The character is drinking (fourth hairy highball - a highball is an alcoholic drink)
- He's making rings on the table-top with the bottom of the glass
- These rings are described as "wet"

The "wet rings" are being made by the wet bottom of a glass that has condensation on it or liquid from the drink. The bottom of the glass is wet because it has moisture/liquid on it from the drink or condensation.

So "wet" here means "covered or soaked with a liquid such as water" - sense 1.

The rings are wet because the glass is wet/covered with moisture. This is the most straightforward meaning of "wet" in this context.


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Which numbered sense of "ring" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: Toward the end of his fourth hairy highball, while he was moodily making wet <t>rings</t> on the table-top with the bottom of the glass, he became aware that he was not alone.

Senses:
1. definition=a characteristic sound | examples=it has the ring of sincerity
2. definition=a toroidal shape | examples=a ring of ships in the harbor
3. definition=a rigid circular band of metal or wood or other material used for holding or fastening or hanging or pulling | examples=there was still a rusty iron hoop for tying a horse
4. definition=(chemistry) a chain of atoms in a molecule that forms a closed loop
5. definition=an association of criminals | examples=police tried to break up the gang
6. definition=the sound of a bell ringing; ; ; --E. A. Poe | examples=the distinctive ring of the church bell
7. definition=a platform usually marked off by ropes in which contestants box or wrestle
8. definition=jewelry consisting of a circlet of precious metal (often set with jewels) worn on the finger | examples=she had rings on every finger
9. definition=a strip of material attached to the leg of a bird to identify it (as in studies of bird migration)

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the sentence: "Toward the end of his fourth hairy highball, while he was moodily making wet <t>rings</t> on the table-top with the bottom of the glass, he became aware that he was not alone."

The key phrase is "making wet rings on the table-top with the bottom of the glass."

The person is making circular marks on the table with the wet bottom of a glass. These "rings" are the circular, toroidal (or circular) shapes left by the bottom of the glass on the table.

Let me check the definitions:
1. A characteristic sound - NO
2. A toroidal shape - YES, this fits. The wet marks form circular shapes on the table.
3. A rigid circular band of metal or wood - NO
4. Chemistry - a chain of atoms - NO
5. An association of criminals - NO
6. The sound of a bell ringing - NO
7. A platform for boxing/wrestling - NO
8. Jewelry worn on the finger - NO
9. A strip of material on a bird's leg - NO

The answer is 2 - a toroidal shape (or circular shape). The wet rings on the table are circular in form, which matches the definition of "a toroidal shape" with the example "a ring of ships in the harbor."


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Which numbered sense of "bottom" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: Toward the end of his fourth hairy highball, while he was moodily making wet rings on the table-top with the <t>bottom</t> of the glass, he became aware that he was not alone.

Senses:
1. definition=the lower side of anything
2. definition=the lowest part of anything | examples=they started at the bottom of the hill
3. definition=the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on | examples=he deserves a good kick in the butt
4. definition=the second half of an inning; while the home team is at bat
5. definition=a depression forming the ground under a body of water | examples=he searched for treasure on the ocean bed
6. definition=low-lying alluvial land near a river
7. definition=a cargo ship | examples=they did much of their overseas trade in foreign bottoms

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the sentence to understand which sense of "bottom" is being used:

"Toward the end of his fourth hairy highball, while he was moodily making wet rings on the table-top with the <t>bottom</t> of the glass, he became aware that he was not alone."

The person is making wet rings on the table-top with the bottom of the glass. This means the lower side/part of the glass that touches the table.

Looking at the senses:
1. "the lower side of anything" - This could fit, as the bottom of the glass is the lower side
2. "the lowest part of anything" - This could also fit
3. "the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on" - No, this is not about a person's body here
4. "the second half of an inning; while the home team is at bat" - No, this is about baseball
5. "a depression forming the ground under a body of water" - No, not relevant
6. "low-lying alluvial land near a river" - No, not relevant
7. "a cargo ship" - No, not relevant

Between senses 1 and 2:
- Sense 1: "the lower side of anything" - This specifically refers to the side/surface
- Sense 2: "the lowest part of anything" - This is more general

The bottom of a glass is specifically the lower side/surface where it sits. Sense 1 seems to be the most precise fit.


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Which numbered sense of "glass" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: Toward the end of his fourth hairy highball, while he was moodily making wet rings on the table-top with the bottom of the <t>glass</t>, he became aware that he was not alone.

Senses:
1. definition=a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
2. definition=a container for holding liquids while drinking
3. definition=the quantity a glass will hold
4. definition=a small refracting telescope
5. definition=an amphetamine derivative (trade name Methedrine) used in the form of a crystalline hydrochloride; used as a stimulant to the nervous system and as an appetite suppressant
6. definition=a mirror; usually a ladies' dressing mirror
7. definition=glassware collectively | examples=She collected old glass

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

The sentence reads: "Toward the end of his fourth hairy highball, while he was moodily making wet rings on the table-top with the bottom of the <t>glass</t>, he became aware that he was not alone."

The context clues are:
- "his fourth hairy highball" - a highball is a drink served in a tall glass
- "making wet rings on the table-top with the bottom of the glass" - this refers to a physical container that holds liquid and leaves marks when placed on a table

This is clearly referring to a drinking glass - a container for holding liquids while drinking.

Let me check the definitions:
1. A brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure - this is the material itself, not what's being used here
2. A container for holding liquids while drinking - this matches perfectly
3. The quantity a glass will hold - this would be referring to the amount, not the object itself
4. A small refracting telescope - definitely not relevant
5. An amphetamine derivative - not relevant
6. A mirror - not relevant
7. Glassware collectively - this is more general, but the sentence is clearly about a single container

The answer is 2.


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Which numbered sense of "become" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: Toward the end of his fourth hairy highball, while he was moodily making wet rings on the table-top with the bottom of the glass, he <t>became</t> aware that he was not alone.

Senses:
1. definition=enter or assume a certain state or condition | examples=He became annoyed when he heard the bad news
2. definition=undergo a change or development | examples=The water turned into ice
3. definition=come into existence | examples=What becomes has duration
4. definition=enhance the appearance of | examples=Mourning becomes Electra

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the sentence and the senses of "become":

The sentence is: "Toward the end of his fourth hairy highball, while he was moodily making wet rings on the table-top with the bottom of the glass, he became aware that he was not alone."

Looking at how "become" is used here: "became aware" - this means he entered or came into a state of being aware. He went from not being aware to being aware.

Let me check each sense:

1. "enter or assume a certain state or condition" - examples: "He became annoyed when he heard the bad news" - This fits perfectly. "Became aware" means he entered a state of being aware, just like "became annoyed" means entering a state of being annoyed.

2. "undergo a change or development" - examples: "The water turned into ice" - While there's some similarity, this is more about transformation, and the example uses "turned into" not "became."

3. "come into existence" - examples: "What becomes has duration" - This doesn't fit. The sentence isn't saying that awareness came into existence.

4. "enhance the appearance of" - examples: "Mourning becomes Electra" - This doesn't fit at all. The sentence isn't about appearance or fashion.

The correct answer is sense 1. "Became aware" means he entered or assumed a state of awareness/being aware.


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Which numbered sense of "aware" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: Toward the end of his fourth hairy highball, while he was moodily making wet rings on the table-top with the bottom of the glass, he became <t>aware</t> that he was not alone.

Senses:
1. definition=(sometimes followed by `of') having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception | examples=was aware of his opponent's hostility
2. definition=bearing in mind; attentive to | examples=ever mindful of her health

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the sentence and the two sense definitions provided for "aware":

Sentence: "he became aware that he was not alone"

Sense 1: "definition=(sometimes followed by `of') having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception | examples=was aware of his opponent's hostility"

Sense 2: "definition=bearing in mind; attentive to | examples=ever mindful of her health"

In the sentence, "he became aware that he was not alone" means that he came to have knowledge or understanding that he was not alone. He realized/perceived that he was not alone.

This is clearly sense 1 - it's about having knowledge, understanding, realization, or perception. The sentence shows the character gaining awareness/knowledge of the fact that he was not alone.

Sense 2 is about being attentive to or bearing in mind something - like being mindful. That's not what's happening here.

The answer is 1.


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Which numbered sense of "look" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: He <t>looked</t> up with bloodshot eyes and beheld the stranger sitting across the table, smiling a secret smile at him, as if they were fellow conspirators.

Senses:
1. definition=perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards | examples=She looked over the expanse of land
2. definition=give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect | examples=She seems to be sleeping
3. definition=have a certain outward or facial expression | examples=How does she look?
4. definition=search or seek | examples=We looked all day and finally found the child in the forest
5. definition=be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point; be opposite to | examples=The house looks north
6. definition=take charge of or deal with | examples=Could you see about lunch?
7. definition=convey by one's expression | examples=She looked her devotion to me
8. definition=look forward to the probable occurrence of | examples=We were expecting a visit from our relatives
9. definition=accord in appearance with | examples=You don't look your age!
10. definition=have faith or confidence in | examples=you can count on me to help you any time

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the sentence: "He looked up with bloodshot eyes and beheld the stranger sitting across the table, smiling a secret smile at him, as if they were fellow conspirators."

The word "looked" is used here to describe the action of directing one's gaze upward. The person is looking up at someone.

Let me check each sense:

1. "perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards" - This matches. He is directing his gaze upward to look at the stranger.

2. "give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect" - This doesn't fit. We're not saying what impression he gives.

3. "have a certain outward or facial expression" - This doesn't fit. We're not describing his facial expression here.

4. "search or seek" - This doesn't fit. He's not searching for something.

5. "be oriented in a certain direction" - This could potentially fit since he's looking "up", but it's more about the physical act of directing his gaze, not about the orientation of the house or object itself.

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

7. "convey by one's expression" - Doesn't fit.

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

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

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

The best match is sense 1: "perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards" because he is looking up at the stranger, directing his attention and gaze toward them.


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Which numbered sense of "eye" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: He looked up with bloodshot <t>eyes</t> and beheld the stranger sitting across the table, smiling a secret smile at him, as if they were fellow conspirators.

Senses:
1. definition=the organ of sight
2. definition=good discernment (either visually or as if visually) | examples=she has an eye for fresh talent
3. definition=attention to what is seen | examples=he tried to catch her eye
4. definition=an area that is approximately central within some larger region | examples=it is in the center of town
5. definition=a small hole or loop (as in a needle) | examples=the thread wouldn't go through the eye

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the sentence to determine which sense of "eye" is being used:

"He looked up with bloodshot <t>eyes</t> and beheld the stranger sitting across the table, smiling a secret smile at him, as if they were fellow conspirators."

The context clues:
- "bloodshot eyes" - bloodshot is a physical condition that affects the appearance of eyes
- "looked up" - the action of looking, which involves the physical act of sight
- "beheld the stranger" - to see/observe the stranger

The phrase "bloodshot eyes" refers to the physical organs of sight that have become red from burst blood vessels. The person is literally using their eyes to look at the stranger.

Let me review the senses:
1. the organ of sight - This fits perfectly. Eyes are the organs of sight, and "bloodshot eyes" describes the physical appearance of these organs.
2. good discernment - This doesn't fit. There's no mention of judgment or talent-spotting.
3. attention to what is seen - This doesn't fit. It's not about catching someone's attention.
4. an area that is approximately central within some larger region - This doesn't fit. Eyes aren't being used metaphorically as a center.
5. a small hole or loop - This doesn't fit. No holes or loops are mentioned.

The answer is clearly 1 - the organ of sight.


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Which numbered sense of "stranger" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: He looked up with bloodshot eyes and beheld the <t>stranger</t> sitting across the table, smiling a secret smile at him, as if they were fellow conspirators.

Senses:
1. definition=anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
2. definition=an individual that one is not acquainted with

reasoning_content:
The sentence is: "He looked up with bloodshot eyes and beheld the <t>stranger</t> sitting across the table, smiling a secret smile at him, as if they were fellow conspirators."

Let me analyze the context:
- The narrator/subject is looking at someone sitting across the table
- This person is described as smiling a "secret smile" as if they were "fellow conspirators"
- The key question is which sense of "stranger" is being used

Sense 1: "anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found" - This emphasizes being out of place in a particular setting/environment.

Sense 2: "an individual that one is not acquainted with" - This emphasizes lack of familiarity/acquaintance between the speaker and the other person.

Looking at the sentence, the person is sitting across the table. The characterization focuses on the fact that they are unfamiliar to the narrator ("as if they were fellow conspirators" - implying some connection despite being strangers). The emphasis is on not knowing who this person is, not on whether they belong in this environment.

This seems more aligned with Sense 2 - an individual that one is not acquainted with. The fact that they're smiling as if they're conspirators actually highlights the paradox that they're strangers but acting familiar.

Actually, I should reconsider. The person is sitting at a table with the narrator. In Sense 1's context, someone who "does not belong" in an environment would be someone out of place. But sitting across the table suggests they are in the same setting. However, Sense 1 could still apply if the person is unexpected or out of place in that particular setting.

But Sense 2 is more directly applicable - it's about not being acquainted with someone, which is the core meaning here.

I'll go with Sense 2.


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Which numbered sense of "sit" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: He looked up with bloodshot eyes and beheld the stranger <t>sitting</t> across the table, smiling a secret smile at him, as if they were fellow conspirators.

Senses:
1. definition=be seated
2. definition=be around, often idly or without specific purpose | examples=The object sat in the corner
3. definition=take a seat
4. definition=be in session | examples=When does the court of law sit?
5. definition=assume a posture as for artistic purposes | examples=We don't know the woman who posed for Leonardo so often
6. definition=sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions | examples=She never sat a horse!
7. definition=be located or situated somewhere | examples=The White House sits on Pennsylvania Avenue
8. definition=work or act as a baby-sitter | examples=I cannot baby-sit tonight; I have too much homework to do
9. definition=show to a seat; assign a seat for | examples=The host seated me next to Mrs. Smith
10. definition=serve in a specific professional capacity | examples=the priest sat for confession

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the sentence: "He looked up with bloodshot eyes and beheld the stranger <t>sitting</t> across the table, smiling a secret smile at him, as if they were fellow conspirators."

The word "sitting" here describes the stranger's position/posture - the stranger is seated across the table. The person is in the act of being seated.

Let me look at each sense:
1. be seated - This is about being in a seated position
2. be around, often idly or without specific purpose - Not really about a specific posture
3. take a seat - This is about the action of becoming seated, not about being seated
4. be in session - About formal meetings/courts
5. assume a posture as for artistic purposes - This is about posing for art
6. ride on the back of an animal - Not relevant
7. be located or situated somewhere - This is about location, not about being seated
8. work as a baby-sitter - Not relevant
9. show to a seat - Not about the person's state
10. serve in a specific professional capacity - Not relevant

The key is that "sitting" describes the stranger's state of being seated at the table. This matches sense 1 "be seated" - the definition is describing the state of being seated, which is what the stranger is doing in the sentence.

The answer is 1.


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Which numbered sense of "table" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: He looked up with bloodshot eyes and beheld the stranger sitting across the <t>table</t>, smiling a secret smile at him, as if they were fellow conspirators.

Senses:
1. definition=a set of data arranged in rows and columns | examples=see table 1
2. definition=a piece of furniture having a smooth flat top that is usually supported by one or more vertical legs | examples=it was a sturdy table
3. definition=a piece of furniture with tableware for a meal laid out on it | examples=I reserved a table at my favorite restaurant
4. definition=flat tableland with steep edges | examples=the tribe was relatively safe on the mesa but they had to descend into the valley for water
5. definition=a company of people assembled at a table for a meal or game | examples=he entertained the whole table with his witty remarks
6. definition=food or meals in general | examples=she sets a fine table

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the sentence to determine which sense of "table" is being used:

"He looked up with bloodshot eyes and beheld the stranger sitting across the <t>table</t>, smiling a secret smile at him, as if they were fellow conspirators."

Let me consider each sense:

1. "a set of data arranged in rows and columns" - This is about data organization, not relevant here.

2. "a piece of furniture having a smooth flat top that is usually supported by one or more vertical legs" - This is a basic definition of a table as furniture. The context shows two people sitting across from each other at a table, which could fit this sense.

3. "a piece of furniture with tableware for a meal laid out on it" - This is a table set up for a meal with dishes and utensils already arranged.

4. "flat tableland with steep edges" - This is about geography (mesa), not relevant here.

5. "a company of people assembled at a table for a meal or game" - This refers to the group of people sitting at the table together.

6. "food or meals in general" - This refers to the food/meals themselves, not relevant here.

In the sentence, we have two people sitting across from each other. The most natural interpretation is either:
- Sense 2: A physical piece of furniture
- Sense 3: A table set for dining (with food/tableware)
- Sense 5: The people assembled at the table

Looking at the context: "sitting across the table" - this suggests a physical object between them. The mention of "bloodshot eyes" and "secret smile" and them being "fellow conspirators" suggests they might be meeting over drinks or food, possibly at a restaurant or bar.

Sense 2 is the most basic and general - it's simply the physical furniture they're sitting at.
Sense 3 would imply a formal meal setting with tableware laid out.
Sense 5 refers to the assembled group rather than the object itself. The phrase "sitting across the table" most directly points to the physical furniture between them, making sense 2 the primary meaning here.


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Which numbered sense of "secret" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: He looked up with bloodshot eyes and beheld the stranger sitting across the table, smiling a <t>secret</t> smile at him, as if they were fellow conspirators.

Senses:
1. definition=not open or public; kept private or not revealed | examples=a secret formula
2. definition=conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods | examples=clandestine intelligence operations
3. definition=not openly made known | examples=a secret marriage
4. definition=communicated covertly | examples=their secret signal was a wink
5. definition=not expressed | examples=secret (or private) thoughts
6. definition=designed to elude detection | examples=a hidden room or place of concealment such as a priest hole
7. definition=hidden from general view or use | examples=a privy place to rest and think
8. definition=(of information) given in confidence or in secret | examples=this arrangement must be kept confidential
9. definition=indulging only covertly | examples=a secret alcoholic
10. definition=having an import not apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence; beyond ordinary understanding | examples=mysterious symbols
11. definition=the next to highest level of official classification for documents

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the sentence: "He looked up with bloodshot eyes and beheld the stranger sitting across the table, smiling a <t>secret</t> smile at him, as if they were fellow conspirators."

The phrase is "a secret smile" - the smile itself is not openly expressed or visible to others in a way that reveals what's being communicated. The smile has a hidden meaning that suggests they are "fellow conspirators" - it's a smile that conveys something not openly apparent.

Let me go through each sense:

1. "not open or public; kept private or not revealed" - This is about the smile being private, not revealed. This could apply.

2. "conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods" - This is about operations or activities that are clandestine. Doesn't fit as well.

3. "not openly made known" - Similar to #1, about something not being known openly. Could apply.

4. "communicated covertly" - This is about communication that is hidden/covert. The smile is communicating something covertly (suggesting they're conspirators). This fits well.

5. "not expressed" - This could apply; the smile is not expressing outwardly what it means.

6. "designed to elude detection" - Not really about the smile specifically.

7. "hidden from general view or use" - Could apply; the meaning is hidden.

8. "given in confidence or in secret" - About information, not really fitting here.

9. "indulging only covertly" - Not applicable.

10. "having an import not apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence" - This could fit; the smile's true meaning is not obvious.

11. Classification level - Not applicable.

The best fit is #4 "communicated covertly" because the smile is communicating something in a hidden way - it's a message being passed between the two people that others wouldn't understand. It's the "secret signal" type of meaning.
While #5 could work as the smile conceals their true thoughts, #4 better captures the active transmission happening here—the smile isn't just hiding something, it's deliberately sending a covert message between the two characters about their shared conspiracy.


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Which numbered sense of "notice" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: He hadn't even <t>noticed</t> -- what was his name? Pete? -- he hadn't seen him sit down.

Senses:
1. definition=discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of | examples=She detected high levels of lead in her drinking water
2. definition=notice or perceive | examples=She noted that someone was following her
3. definition=make or write a comment on | examples=he commented the paper of his colleague
4. definition=express recognition of the presence or existence of, or acquaintance with | examples=He never acknowledges his colleagues when they run into him in the hallway

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the sentence: "He hadn't even <t>noticed</t> -- what was his name? Pete? -- he hadn't seen him sit down."

The context shows that the person didn't perceive or become aware of someone sitting down. The word "noticed" here means to become aware of or perceive something.

Let me look at each sense:

1. "discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of" - This is similar to perceive/become aware of
2. "notice or perceive" - This directly includes "notice" and "perceive"
3. "make or write a comment on" - This doesn't fit. The example "he commented the paper of his colleague" is about writing/making comments about something
4. "express recognition of the presence or existence of, or acquaintance with" - This could fit, but it seems more about acknowledging someone's presence

In the sentence, "He hadn't even noticed...he hadn't seen him sit down" - the speaker is talking about not being aware of or perceiving that someone sat down.

Sense 2 directly defines this as "notice or perceive" which matches the usage in the sentence. The example "She noted that someone was following her" also shows awareness/perception of something.

The answer should be 2.


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Which numbered sense of "name" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: He hadn't even noticed -- what was his <t>name</t>? Pete? -- he hadn't seen him sit down.

Senses:
1. definition=a language unit by which a person or thing is known | examples=his name really is George Washington
2. definition=a person's reputation | examples=he wanted to protect his good name
3. definition=family based on male descent | examples=he had no sons and there was no one to carry on his name
4. definition=a well-known or notable person | examples=they studied all the great names in the history of France
5. definition=by the sanction or authority of | examples=halt in the name of the law
6. definition=a defamatory or abusive word or phrase

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the sentence: "He hadn't even noticed -- what was his <t>name</t>? Pete? -- he hadn't seen him sit down."

The context shows someone trying to recall or figure out what a person's name is. The speaker is asking "what was his name? Pete?" suggesting they're trying to identify the person by their given name/designation.

Let me check each sense:

1. "a language unit by which a person or thing is known" - This fits. "What was his name?" is asking for the language unit (word/designation) by which the person is known.

2. "a person's reputation" - No, the sentence is not about reputation.

3. "family based on male descent" - No, not relevant here.

4. "a well-known or notable person" - No, the person hadn't even noticed them, so they're not necessarily notable.

5. "by the sanction or authority of" - No, this is about authority.

6. "a defamatory or abusive word or phrase" - No, not about insults or abuse.

The answer is sense 1. The speaker is asking for the linguistic unit/word by which the person is known - their given name.


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Which numbered sense of "see" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: He hadn't even noticed -- what was his name? Pete? -- he hadn't <t>seen</t> him sit down.

Senses:
1. definition=perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight | examples=You have to be a good observer to see all the details
2. definition=perceive (an idea or situation) mentally | examples=Now I see!
3. definition=perceive or be contemporaneous with | examples=We found Republicans winning the offices
4. definition=imagine; conceive of; see in one's mind | examples=I can't see him on horseback!
5. definition=deem to be | examples=She views this quite differently from me
6. definition=get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally | examples=I learned that she has two grown-up children
7. definition=see or watch | examples=view a show on television
8. definition=come together | examples=I'll probably see you at the meeting
9. definition=find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort | examples=I want to see whether she speaks French
10. definition=be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something | examples=He verified that the valves were closed
11. definition=go to see for professional or business reasons | examples=You should see a lawyer
12. definition=go to see for a social visit | examples=I went to see my friend Mary the other day
13. definition=go to see a place, as for entertainment | examples=We went to see the Eiffel Tower in the morning
14. definition=take charge of or deal with | examples=Could you see about lunch?
15. definition=receive as a specified guest | examples=the doctor will see you now
16. definition=date regularly; have a steady relationship with | examples=Did you know that she is seeing an older man?
17. definition=see and understand, have a good eye | examples=The artist must first learn to see
18. definition=deliberate or decide | examples=See whether you can come tomorrow
19. definition=observe as if with an eye | examples=The camera saw the burglary and recorded it
20. definition=observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect | examples=The customs agent examined the baggage
21. definition=go or live through | examples=We had many trials to go through
22. definition=accompany or escort | examples=I'll see you to the door
23. definition=match or meet | examples=I saw the bet of one of my fellow players
24. definition=make sense of; assign a meaning to | examples=What message do you see in this letter?

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the sentence: "He hadn't even noticed -- what was his name? Pete? -- he hadn't seen him sit down."

The context is that someone hadn't noticed that "him" (Pete) sat down. So the speaker hadn't "seen" him sit down - meaning they hadn't observed/perceived him doing the action of sitting down.

This is about perceiving something by sight - the person didn't observe the action of someone sitting down.

Looking at the senses:
1. "perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight" - This seems to fit. The person hadn't observed/perceived him sitting down.
2. "perceive (an idea or situation) mentally" - Not quite, it's more about physical perception
3. "perceive or be contemporaneous with" - Not really
4. "imagine; conceive of; see in one's mind" - No
5. "deem to be" - No
6. "get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally" - This could work, but it's not the primary meaning
7. "see or watch" - This could work but is vague
19. "observe as if with an eye" - Similar to 1
20. "observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect" - More about careful examination
21. "go or live through" - No
22. "accompany or escort" - No

The most direct meaning is sense 1: "perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight" - he hadn't perceived/observed him sit down.

The answer should be 1.


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Which numbered sense of "sit_down" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: He hadn't even noticed -- what was his name? Pete? -- he hadn't seen him <t>sit down</t>.

Senses:
1. definition=take a seat
2. definition=show to a seat; assign a seat for | examples=The host seated me next to Mrs. Smith
3. definition=be seated

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the sentence: "He hadn't even noticed -- what was his name? Pete? -- he hadn't seen him <t>sit down</t>."

The context shows someone saying they hadn't seen "him" (Pete) sit down. This is describing an action that Pete performed - he sat down. The speaker is saying they didn't see Pete perform the action of sitting down.

Let me look at the definitions:
1. "take a seat" - This is about performing the action of sitting down, moving to a seated position
2. "show to a seat; assign a seat for" - This is about seating someone else, not what Pete is doing
3. "be seated" - This is about being in a seated state

In the sentence, "sit down" is used to describe the action of Pete moving to a seated position. The speaker says they hadn't seen him do this action.

"Take a seat" (sense 1) and "sit down" are very similar in meaning - both refer to the action of moving to a seated position.

"Be seated" (sense 3) sounds more like a state of being seated rather than the action.

The phrase "hadn't seen him sit down" suggests the action of sitting, not just the state of being seated.

So the answer should be 1 - "take a seat"


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Which numbered sense of "man" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: The <t>man</t> was uncanny, like a shadow, and made as much noise as a shadow.

Senses:
1. definition=an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman) | examples=there were two women and six men on the bus
2. definition=someone who serves in the armed forces; a member of a military force | examples=two men stood sentry duty
3. definition=the generic use of the word to refer to any human being | examples=it was every man for himself
4. definition=any living or extinct member of the family Hominidae characterized by superior intelligence, articulate speech, and erect carriage
5. definition=a male subordinate | examples=the chief stationed two men outside the building
6. definition=an adult male person who has a manly character (virile and courageous competent) | examples=the army will make a man of you
7. definition=a manservant who acts as a personal attendant to his employer | examples=Jeeves was Bertie Wooster's man
8. 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. definition=one of the British Isles in the Irish Sea
10. definition=game equipment consisting of an object used in playing certain board games | examples=he taught me to set up the men on the chess board
11. definition=all of the living human inhabitants of the earth | examples=all the world loves a lover

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the sentence: "The <t>man</t> was uncanny, like a shadow, and made as much noise as a shadow."

This sentence is describing someone (the man) with characteristics that are metaphorical and abstract - being "like a shadow," making "no noise." This is describing a type of person or character in a narrative context.

Looking at the senses:
1. An adult male person - could apply, but doesn't capture the sense of character
2. Military member - no context suggests this
3. Generic use referring to any human being - no, the sentence uses "the man" specifically, not generically
4. Member of Hominidae family - too technical/scientific for this context
5. Male subordinate - no context for this
6. Adult male with manly character (virile, courageous, competent) - no, the description is eerie/uncanny, not manly
7. A manservant/personal attendant - no context for this
8. A male person in a significant role in a woman's life - no context for this
9. British Isle in Irish Sea - this is a place name, not relevant
10. Game equipment for board games - clearly not
11. All human inhabitants of earth - no, this is singular "the man"

Wait, let me reconsider. The sentence is describing a character in what seems to be a narrative. The use of "the man" with the definite article suggests this is a specific individual being described. The word "was" suggests it's being used to describe a person's character or nature.

This seems to be referring to a man as a person with certain qualities. Given the metaphorical and literary description ("like a shadow"), it seems to be using "man" in the sense of a person who has certain characteristics - specifically describing an individual in a narrative context.

Actually, sense 6 is about an adult male person with manly character. But the man here is described as uncanny, not manly.

I think this is sense 1 - simply an adult male person.

The passage portrays this individual through eerie, shadowy imagery - emphasizing his ghostlike quality and silence rather than any conventional masculine traits.


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Which numbered sense of "uncanny" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: The man was <t>uncanny</t>, like a shadow, and made as much noise as a shadow.

Senses:
1. definition=suggesting the operation of supernatural influences; ; ; - John Galsworthy; ; - Henry Kingsley | examples=an eldritch screech
2. definition=surpassing the ordinary or normal;  - George Will | examples=Beyond his preternatural affability there is some acid and some steel

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the sentence: "The man was uncanny, like a shadow, and made as much noise as a shadow."

The description suggests the man is:
- Like a shadow (ethereal, ghostly, mysterious)
- Makes as much noise as a shadow (silent, barely perceptible)

Now let me look at the two senses:

1. "suggesting the operation of supernatural influences" - with examples like "an eldritch screech" - This sense refers to something supernatural, eerie, ghostly.

2. "surpassing the ordinary or normal" - This sense refers to something that exceeds what is normal or ordinary.

The phrase "like a shadow" and the comparison to being silent like a shadow suggests something mysterious, ghostly, and supernatural. This aligns more with sense 1, which deals with supernatural influences.

However, let me reconsider. "Surpassing the ordinary or normal" could also apply here - the man's ability to move silently and be like a shadow does surpass ordinary human abilities.

But the key phrase is "like a shadow" which has an eerie, ghostly, supernatural quality to it. This suggests sense 1 is more appropriate.

The answer should be 1.


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Which numbered sense of "shadow" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: The man was uncanny, like a <t>shadow</t>, and made as much noise as a shadow.

Senses:
1. definition=shade within clear boundaries
2. definition=an unilluminated area | examples=he moved off into the darkness
3. definition=something existing in perception only | examples=a ghostly apparition at midnight
4. definition=a premonition of something adverse | examples=a shadow over his happiness
5. definition=an indication that something has been present | examples=there wasn't a trace of evidence for the claim
6. definition=refuge from danger or observation | examples=he felt secure in his father's shadow
7. definition=a dominating and pervasive presence | examples=he received little recognition working in the shadow of his father
8. definition=a spy employed to follow someone and report their movements
9. definition=an inseparable companion | examples=the poor child was his mother's shadow

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the sentence: "The man was uncanny, like a shadow, and made as much noise as a shadow."

The sentence is comparing the man to a shadow - saying he's uncanny (strange, mysterious, eerie), and that he makes as much noise as a shadow (essentially no noise, moves silently).

Let me consider each sense:

1. Shade within clear boundaries - This is about the shape/outline of a shadow. Not really fitting here.

2. An unilluminated area - The literal darkness cast by blocking light. Not what's being described.

3. Something existing in perception only | a ghostly apparition - The man is being compared to something that seems unreal, ghostly, barely perceptible. This fits with the "uncanny" description and the idea that he makes no noise (like a ghost).

4. A premonition of something adverse - No indication of this in the sentence.

5. An indication that something has been present - Not about presence, but about something barely noticeable.

6. Refuge from danger or observation - Not relevant here.

7. A dominating and pervasive presence - Not about dominance or pervasiveness.

8. A spy employed to follow someone - Not about following/spying.

9. An inseparable companion - Not about companionship.

The key phrase is "like a shadow" - describing someone as uncanny and making no noise. This most closely matches sense 3 (something existing in perception only, ghostly, apparition-like) because a shadow is something that's barely there, ghostly in nature, and moves silently.

Actually, let me reconsider. The phrase "made as much noise as a shadow" is comparing the noise level to that of a shadow - a shadow makes no noise. This is using the literal property of shadows (being silent, barely noticeable). But the definition should match what "shadow" means here metaphorically.
The most fitting interpretation is sense 3 - the man has an eerie, phantom-like quality that makes him seem almost unreal and imperceptible, moving through space without a sound.