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

[User]
Target lemma: familiar
Target surface form: familiar
Context:
Now I see. You must understand, I haven't been in this state too long. I came out here to retire. That's why I -- why I do a free job now and then. You should have told me about her before ". Haney felt a twinge of annoyance when he heard the now <t>familiar</t> line again. Then a wild thought ran circles through his clouded brain.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=familiar%3:00:00:: | definition=well known or easily recognized | examples=a familiar figure; familiar songs
2. sense_key=familiar%3:00:02:: | definition=within normal everyday experience; common and ordinary; not strange | examples=familiar ordinary objects found in every home; a familiar everyday scene
3. sense_key=familiar%5:00:00:informed:00 | definition=(usually followed by `with') well informed about or knowing thoroughly | synonyms=conversant | examples=conversant with business trends; familiar with the complex machinery
4. sense_key=familiar%5:00:00:close:02 | definition=having mutual interests or affections; of established friendship | synonyms=intimate | examples=on familiar terms; pretending she is on an intimate footing with those she slanders

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

reasoning_content: We need to choose the best sense for "familiar" in the context: "Haney felt a twinge of annoyance when he heard the now <t>familiar</t> line again." The phrase "the now familiar line" indicates that the line is well known or easily recognized because he has heard it before. That aligns with sense 1: "well known or easily recognized". Sense 2 also mentions "common and ordinary; not strange" but the example "a familiar everyday scene" is similar. However, the context emphasizes recognition from previous experience: "the now familiar line" implies he has heard that line repeatedly. Sense 1 is more direct. Sense 3 is about being informed about something, not applicable. Sense 4 is about intimate relationships, not applicable. So best index is 1.


attempt_kind: initial

status: success

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

[User]
Target lemma: wild
Target surface form: wild
Context:
You must understand, I haven't been in this state too long. I came out here to retire. That's why I -- why I do a free job now and then. You should have told me about her before ". Haney felt a twinge of annoyance when he heard the now familiar line again. Then a <t>wild</t> thought ran circles through his clouded brain. Suppose -- just suppose this guy was really what he said he was T!!

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=wild%3:00:02:: | definition=marked by extreme lack of restraint or control | examples=wild talk; wild parties
2. sense_key=wild%3:00:01:: | definition=in a natural state; not tamed or domesticated or cultivated | synonyms=untamed | examples=wild geese; edible wild plants
3. sense_key=wild%5:00:00:passionate:00 | definition=in a state of extreme emotion | examples=wild with anger; wild with grief
4. sense_key=wild%5:00:01:uncontrolled:00 | definition=deviating widely from an intended course | examples=a wild bullet; he threw a wild pitch
5. sense_key=wild%5:00:00:intense:00 | definition=(of colors or sounds) intensely vivid or loud | synonyms=violent | examples=a violent clash of colors; her dress was a violent red
6. sense_key=wild%5:00:00:unsupported:02 | definition=without a basis in reason or fact | synonyms=baseless, groundless, idle, unfounded, unwarranted | examples=baseless gossip; the allegations proved groundless
7. sense_key=wild%5:00:00:insane:00 | definition=talking or behaving irrationally | synonyms=raving mad | examples=a raving lunatic
8. sense_key=wild%5:00:00:dangerous:00 | definition=involving risk or danger | synonyms=hazardous, risky | examples=skydiving is a hazardous sport; extremely risky going out in the tide and fog
9. sense_key=wild%5:00:00:unrealistic:00 | definition=fanciful and unrealistic; foolish | synonyms=fantastic | examples=a fantastic idea of his own importance
10. sense_key=wild%5:00:00:inhospitable:00 | definition=located in a dismal or remote area; desolate | synonyms=godforsaken, waste | examples=a desert island; a godforsaken wilderness crossroads
11. sense_key=wild%5:00:00:enthusiastic:00 | definition=intensely enthusiastic about or preoccupied with | synonyms=crazy, dotty, gaga | examples=crazy about cars and racing; he is potty about her
12. sense_key=wild%5:00:00:noncivilized:00 | definition=without civilizing influences; ; ; ; -Margaret Meade | synonyms=barbarian, barbaric, savage, uncivilized, uncivilised | examples=barbarian invaders; barbaric practices
13. sense_key=wild%5:00:00:stormy:00 | definition=(of the elements) as if showing violent anger | synonyms=angry, furious, raging, tempestuous | examples=angry clouds on the horizon; furious winds

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

finish_reason: stop

role: assistant

reasoning_content:
We are given a sentence: "Then a <t>wild</t> thought ran circles through his clouded brain." The thought is described as "wild" in a context where the character is annoyed and considering a bizarre possibility. The candidate senses include:

1. extreme lack of restraint (wild talk, wild parties) - not fitting a thought
2. natural state, not tamed - not fitting
3. in a state of extreme emotion (wild with anger) - could be, but "wild thought" is about the thought itself, not the person's emotion
4. deviating widely from an intended course (wild bullet, wild pitch) - a wild thought could be off-course
5. intense colors or sounds - not applicable
6. baseless, groundless - "wild thought" often means baseless or unfounded
7. talking or behaving irrationally (raving mad) - the thought is irrational
8. involving risk or danger - not explicitly
9. fanciful and unrealistic; foolish - "wild thought" can mean unrealistic
10. located in a dismal or remote area - not
11. intensely enthusiastic about or preoccupied with - not
12. uncivilized - not
13. storms showing violent anger - not

The phrase "wild thought ran circles through his clouded brain" suggests the thought is irrational, unpredictable, and perhaps without basis. Senses 6 (baseless) and 9 (fanciful/unrealistic) are relevant. Also sense 4 (deviating widely) could work. But "wild" in this context is often used to mean "crazy" or "irrational." Sense 7 "talking or behaving irrationally" is about a person, not a thought. However, the sense definition says "talking or behaving irrationally" – but the example is "raving lunatic" – not directly for thoughts. Sense 9 "fanciful and unrealistic; foolish" fits "wild thought" well. Also sense 6 "without a basis in reason or fact" fits.

Which is the best? The thought is described as "wild" in the context of the character's "clouded brain" and the suggestion that "this guy was really what he said he was" – that is a far-fetched idea. So it is baseless/unfounded, and also unrealistic. Among the senses, sense 6 explicitly includes "without a basis in reason or fact" with synonyms baseless, groundless. That seems most precise. Sense 9 is "fanciful and unrealistic; foolish" – also good. However, note that sense 6 has examples like "baseless gossip" and "allegations proved groundless", which are about statements, not thoughts, but still applicable. Sense 9 has "a fantastic idea of his own importance" – more about ideas.

The context: "Suppose -- just suppose this guy was really what he said he was" – that is a baseless speculation. So I lean towards sense 6.

But let's check sense 1: "marked by extreme lack of restraint or control" – wild talk, wild parties. Not quite.

Sense 3: "in a state of extreme emotion" – the thought is not an emotion, but the character is annoyed, but the thought itself is not "wild with anger."

Sense 4: "deviating widely from an intended course" – a wild bullet, a wild pitch. That could apply to a thought that deviates from rational thinking, but it's more about physical deviation.

Given the examples and synonyms, sense 6 (baseless, groundless) fits well. Also sense 9 (fanciful, unrealistic) is close. I think sense 6 is the most direct for "wild thought" meaning an unfounded idea.

Thus, sense_index: 6.

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native_finish_reason: stop

provider: DeepInfra

currency: USD


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

[User]
Target lemma: thought
Target surface form: thought
Context:
You must understand, I haven't been in this state too long. I came out here to retire. That's why I -- why I do a free job now and then. You should have told me about her before ". Haney felt a twinge of annoyance when he heard the now familiar line again. Then a wild <t>thought</t> ran circles through his clouded brain. Suppose -- just suppose this guy was really what he said he was T!!

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

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

reasoning_content: We are given: "Then a wild <t>thought</t> ran circles through his clouded brain." The context is about a sudden idea or notion. Sense 1: "the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about" with synonyms idea. That fits: a wild thought is an idea. Sense 2 is about the process, not a specific idea. Sense 3 is organized beliefs, not a single wild thought. Sense 4 is personal belief/judgment, but here it's a sudden thought, not a belief. So sense 1 is best.

provider: SiliconFlow


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

[User]
Target lemma: clouded
Target surface form: clouded
Context:
You must understand, I haven't been in this state too long. I came out here to retire. That's why I -- why I do a free job now and then. You should have told me about her before ". Haney felt a twinge of annoyance when he heard the now familiar line again. Then a wild thought ran circles through his <t>clouded</t> brain. Suppose -- just suppose this guy was really what he said he was T!!

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=clouded%5:00:00:troubled:00 | definition=made troubled or apprehensive or distressed in appearance | examples=his face was clouded with unhappiness
2. sense_key=clouded%5:00:00:cloudy:00 | definition=filled or abounding with clouds | synonyms=cloud-covered, overcast, sunless
3. sense_key=clouded%5:00:00:confused:00 | definition=mentally disordered | examples=a mind clouded by sorrow
4. sense_key=clouded%5:00:00:unclear:00 | definition=unclear in form or expression; ; - H.G.Wells | synonyms=blurred | examples=the blurred aims of the group; sometimes one understood clearly and sometimes the meaning was clouded

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

reasoning_content:
We are given the target lemma "clouded" in the context: "Then a wild thought ran circles through his <t>clouded</t> brain." The candidate senses are:

1. sense_key=clouded%5:00:00:troubled:00 | definition=made troubled or apprehensive or distressed in appearance | examples=his face was clouded with unhappiness
2. sense_key=clouded%5:00:00:cloudy:00 | definition=filled or abounding with clouds | synonyms=cloud-covered, overcast, sunless
3. sense_key=clouded%5:00:00:confused:00 | definition=mentally disordered | examples=a mind clouded by sorrow
4. sense_key=clouded%5:00:00:unclear:00 | definition=unclear in form or expression; ; - H.G.Wells | synonyms=blurred | examples=the blurred aims of the group; sometimes one understood clearly and sometimes the meaning was clouded

The context is "his clouded brain". This refers to a mental state. Sense 3 "confused: mentally disordered" fits well, especially with the example "a mind clouded by sorrow". Sense 1 is about appearance (face) and is less appropriate for "brain". Sense 2 is literal clouds. Sense 4 is about unclear form or expression, but "brain" is more about mental disorder. So sense 3 is best.

provider: Baidu


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

[User]
Target lemma: brain
Target surface form: brain
Context:
You must understand, I haven't been in this state too long. I came out here to retire. That's why I -- why I do a free job now and then. You should have told me about her before ". Haney felt a twinge of annoyance when he heard the now familiar line again. Then a wild thought ran circles through his clouded <t>brain</t>. Suppose -- just suppose this guy was really what he said he was T!!

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=brain%1:08:00:: | definition=that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord | synonyms=encephalon
2. sense_key=brain%1:09:00:: | definition=mental ability | synonyms=brainpower, learning ability, mental capacity, mentality, wit | examples=he's got plenty of brains but no common sense
3. sense_key=brain%1:09:01:: | definition=that which is responsible for one's thoughts and feelings; the seat of the faculty of reason | synonyms=mind, head, psyche, nous | examples=his mind wandered; I couldn't get his words out of my head
4. sense_key=brain%1:18:00:: | definition=someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality | synonyms=genius, mastermind, brainiac, Einstein | examples=Mozart was a child genius; he's smart but he's no Einstein
5. sense_key=brain%1:13:00:: | definition=the brain of certain animals used as meat

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

reasoning_content:
We are given the target word "brain" in the context: "Then a wild thought ran circles through his clouded brain. Suppose -- just suppose this guy was really what he said he was T!!" The candidate senses are:

1. Physical organ (central nervous system)
2. Mental ability (intelligence)
3. The seat of thoughts and feelings (mind)
4. An exceptionally intelligent person
5. Animal brain as food

The context describes "his clouded brain" and "a wild thought" running through it. This clearly refers to the mind or the place where thoughts occur. The synonyms for sense 3 include "mind, head, psyche, nous" and examples like "his mind wandered". This fits perfectly. Sense 2 (mental ability) is also possible, but "clouded brain" suggests a foggy mind rather than a lack of intelligence. The thought is running through his brain, indicating the seat of thought. Therefore, sense 3 is best.

provider: WandB


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

[User]
Target lemma: suppose
Target surface form: Suppose
Context:
I came out here to retire. That's why I -- why I do a free job now and then. You should have told me about her before ". Haney felt a twinge of annoyance when he heard the now familiar line again. Then a wild thought ran circles through his clouded brain. <t>Suppose</t> -- just suppose this guy was really what he said he was T!! A retired professional killer

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=suppose%2:32:00:: | definition=express a supposition | synonyms=say | examples=Let us say that he did not tell the truth; Let's say you had a lot of money--what would you do?
2. sense_key=suppose%2:31:00:: | definition=expect, believe, or suppose | synonyms=think, opine, imagine, reckon, guess | examples=I imagine she earned a lot of money with her new novel; I thought to find her in a bad state
3. sense_key=suppose%2:31:01:: | definition=to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds | synonyms=speculate, theorize, theorise, conjecture, hypothesize, hypothesise | examples=Scientists supposed that large dinosaurs lived in swamps
4. sense_key=suppose%2:31:06:: | definition=take for granted or as a given; suppose beforehand | synonyms=presuppose | examples=I presuppose that you have done your work
5. sense_key=suppose%2:31:05:: | definition=require as a necessary antecedent or precondition | synonyms=presuppose | examples=This step presupposes two prior ones

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

reasoning_content:
We need to pick the best sense for "Suppose" in the given context. The context: "Suppose -- just suppose this guy was really what he said he was T!! A retired professional killer". This is a hypothetical scenario, a supposition. Let's examine senses:

1. "express a supposition" with synonym "say" and example "Let us say that he did not tell the truth". That fits hypotheticals.
2. "expect, believe, or suppose" with synonyms like think, imagine. More about belief.
3. "to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds" with synonyms speculate, conjecture. Also fits, but more scientific.
4. "take for granted or as a given; suppose beforehand" - presuppose.
5. "require as a necessary antecedent" - presuppose.

The context is a wild thought, a hypothetical: "Suppose -- just suppose this guy was really what he said he was". It's expressing a supposition, not necessarily believing or speculating with evidence. It's a hypothetical consideration. Sense 1 seems most direct: "express a supposition". The example "Let us say that he did not tell the truth" matches the structure "Suppose ..." Sense 3 is also possible but more about uncertain grounds, while sense 1 is simply expressing a supposition. The word "just suppose" indicates a hypothetical. So sense 1 is best.

Thus answer: {"sense_index": 1}


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

[User]
Target lemma: suppose
Target surface form: suppose
Context:
I came out here to retire. That's why I -- why I do a free job now and then. You should have told me about her before ". Haney felt a twinge of annoyance when he heard the now familiar line again. Then a wild thought ran circles through his clouded brain. Suppose -- just <t>suppose</t> this guy was really what he said he was T!! A retired professional killer

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=suppose%2:32:00:: | definition=express a supposition | synonyms=say | examples=Let us say that he did not tell the truth; Let's say you had a lot of money--what would you do?
2. sense_key=suppose%2:31:00:: | definition=expect, believe, or suppose | synonyms=think, opine, imagine, reckon, guess | examples=I imagine she earned a lot of money with her new novel; I thought to find her in a bad state
3. sense_key=suppose%2:31:01:: | definition=to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds | synonyms=speculate, theorize, theorise, conjecture, hypothesize, hypothesise | examples=Scientists supposed that large dinosaurs lived in swamps
4. sense_key=suppose%2:31:06:: | definition=take for granted or as a given; suppose beforehand | synonyms=presuppose | examples=I presuppose that you have done your work
5. sense_key=suppose%2:31:05:: | definition=require as a necessary antecedent or precondition | synonyms=presuppose | examples=This step presupposes two prior ones

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

reasoning_content:
We need to determine the correct sense of "suppose" in the given context. The context: "Then a wild thought ran circles through his clouded brain. Suppose -- just suppose this guy was really what he said he was T!! A retired professional killer". Here, "Suppose" is used as a hypothetical or speculative thought. It's like saying "what if" or "imagine". This aligns with sense 2: "expect, believe, or suppose" with synonyms think, opine, imagine, reckon, guess. But note that sense 2 includes "imagine" and the example "I imagine she earned a lot..." which is similar. Sense 3 is "to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds" with synonyms speculate, theorize, etc. The context is a wild thought, a supposition, not necessarily a scientific hypothesis. The thought is speculative: "Suppose this guy was really what he said he was". That is a tentative belief or imagining. Between sense 2 and sense 3, sense 2 seems more colloquial and fits the "imagine" usage. Sense 3 is more about scientific conjecture. The example for sense 2: "I imagine she earned a lot..." is similar. Also sense 1 is "express a supposition" with synonym "say" (like "let's say"), which is also a possibility. But sense 1 is more like "let us say that..." which is a direct supposition for argument's sake. In the text, it's "Suppose -- just suppose this guy was really..." That is exactly like "let's say" or "suppose that". Sense 1 definition: "express a supposition" and examples: "Let us say that he did not tell the truth; Let's say you had a lot of money--what would you do?" That matches perfectly. The word "suppose" here is used to introduce a hypothetical scenario. So sense 1 is the best.

Thus answer: {"sense_index": 1}

provider: DigitalOcean


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

[User]
Target lemma: guy
Target surface form: guy
Context:
I came out here to retire. That's why I -- why I do a free job now and then. You should have told me about her before ". Haney felt a twinge of annoyance when he heard the now familiar line again. Then a wild thought ran circles through his clouded brain. Suppose -- just suppose this <t>guy</t> was really what he said he was T!! A retired professional killer

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=guy%1:18:00:: | definition=an informal term for a youth or man | synonyms=cat, hombre, bozo | examples=a nice guy; the guy's only doing it for some doll
2. sense_key=guy%1:06:01:: | definition=an effigy of Guy Fawkes that is burned on a bonfire on Guy Fawkes Day
3. sense_key=guy%1:06:00:: | definition=a cable, wire, or rope that is used to brace something (especially a tent) | synonyms=guy cable, guy wire, guy rope

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

reasoning_content: We need to choose the best sense. The context: "Suppose -- just suppose this <t>guy</t> was really what he said he was T!! A retired professional killer". Here "guy" refers to a person, specifically a man. Sense 1 is "an informal term for a youth or man". That fits. Sense 2 is about an effigy, not relevant. Sense 3 is about a cable, not relevant. So best is sense 1. But note: the candidate senses are indexed 1,2,3. The output should have {"sense_index": 1}.

provider: Morph


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

[User]
Target lemma: say
Target surface form: said
Context:
I came out here to retire. That's why I -- why I do a free job now and then. You should have told me about her before ". Haney felt a twinge of annoyance when he heard the now familiar line again. Then a wild thought ran circles through his clouded brain. Suppose -- just suppose this guy was really what he <t>said</t> he was T!! A retired professional killer

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=say%2:32:00:: | definition=express in words | synonyms=state, tell | examples=He said that he wanted to marry her; tell me what is bothering you
2. sense_key=say%2:32:01:: | definition=report or maintain | synonyms=allege, aver | examples=He alleged that he was the victim of a crime; He said it was too late to intervene in the war
3. sense_key=say%2:32:03:: | definition=express a supposition | synonyms=suppose | examples=Let us say that he did not tell the truth; Let's say you had a lot of money--what would you do?
4. sense_key=say%2:42:00:: | definition=have or contain a certain wording or form | synonyms=read | examples=The passage reads as follows; What does the law say?
5. sense_key=say%2:32:04:: | definition=give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority | synonyms=order, tell, enjoin | examples=I said to him to go home; She ordered him to do the shopping
6. sense_key=say%2:32:02:: | definition=speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way | synonyms=pronounce, articulate, enounce, sound out, enunciate | examples=She pronounces French words in a funny way; I cannot say `zip wire'
7. sense_key=say%2:32:07:: | definition=communicate or express nonverbally | examples=What does this painting say?; Did his face say anything about how he felt?
8. sense_key=say%2:32:15:: | definition=utter aloud | examples=She said `Hello' to everyone in the office
9. sense_key=say%2:32:13:: | definition=state as one's opinion or judgement; declare | examples=I say let's forget this whole business
10. sense_key=say%2:32:08:: | definition=recite or repeat a fixed text | examples=Say grace; She said her `Hail Mary'
11. sense_key=say%2:32:09:: | definition=indicate | examples=The clock says noon

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

reasoning_content: We need to determine the correct sense for "said" in the context. The sentence: "Suppose -- just suppose this guy was really what he said he was T!! A retired professional killer". The character is thinking that the guy claimed to be a retired professional killer. The phrase "what he said he was" means he stated or claimed his identity. Sense 1: "express in words" (state, tell) fits. Sense 2: "report or maintain" (allege, aver) also fits, as it's a claim. However, sense 1 is more general for stating something. The context: "what he said he was" implies a statement of fact or claim. Sense 2 has examples like "He alleged that he was the victim of a crime" which is similar. But sense 1 is the basic sense of saying something. The word "suppose" appears in the context, but that's a separate word. The target is "said". The best match is sense 1 or 2? Let's examine the definitions: sense 1: "express in words" - that's straightforward. Sense 2: "report or maintain" - often used for allegations. The character is skeptical, so "allege" might be appropriate. But the text says "what he said he was" - no indication of doubt, just a statement. The wild thought is "suppose this guy was really what he said he was" - meaning suppose his claim is true. So "said" here means "claimed" which aligns with sense 2. However, sense 1 also covers that. The synonyms for sense 1 include "state, tell". For sense 2: "allege, aver". In common usage, "said" in this context is simply stating. I think sense 1 is more appropriate because it's the basic sense. But let's see other senses: sense 3 is "express a supposition" - not fitting. sense 4 is "have a certain wording" - no. sense 5 is "order" - no. sense 6 is pronounce - no. sense 7 is nonverbal - no. sense 8 is utter aloud - but it's about saying hello, not stating identity. sense 9 is "state as one's opinion or judgement" - could be, but it's more about declaring an opinion. The character is stating a fact about himself. sense 10 is recite - no. sense 11 is indicate - no. So between 1 and 2, I lean towards sense 1 because "express in words" is the most general and fits the common usage. However, the synonym "tell" is in sense 1, and "tell me about her" appears in context earlier, but that's different. The example for sense 1: "He said that he wanted to marry her" - similar structure. For sense 2: "He alleged that he was the victim of a crime" - similar structure. The context does not imply doubt or allegation; it's a neutral statement. The character is considering the possibility that the guy's statement is true. So sense 1 is best. I'll choose sense index 1.


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

[User]
Target lemma: professional
Target surface form: professional
Context:
That's why I -- why I do a free job now and then. You should have told me about her before ". Haney felt a twinge of annoyance when he heard the now familiar line again. Then a wild thought ran circles through his clouded brain. Suppose -- just suppose this guy was really what he said he was T!! A retired <t>professional</t> killer If he was just a nut, no harm was done.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=professional%3:00:01:: | definition=engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood | examples=the professional man or woman possesses distinctive qualifications; began her professional career after the Olympics
2. sense_key=professional%3:01:01:: | definition=of or relating to or suitable as a profession | examples=professional organizations; a professional field such as law
3. sense_key=professional%3:00:02:: | definition=characteristic of or befitting a profession or one engaged in a profession | examples=professional conduct; professional ethics
4. sense_key=professional%3:01:00:: | definition=of or relating to a profession | examples=we need professional advice; professional training
5. sense_key=professional%5:00:00:white-collar:00 | definition=engaged in by members of a profession | examples=professional occupations include medicine and the law and teaching

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

reasoning_content: We need to choose the best sense for "professional" in the context: "A retired professional killer". The phrase "professional killer" means someone who kills as a profession, i.e., a hired killer. The relevant sense is "engaged in a profession or engaging as a profession or means of livelihood" (sense 1). The candidate senses: sense 1 is "engaged in a profession or engaging as a profession or means of livelihood" with example "began her professional career". That fits. Sense 2, 4, 5 are more about relating to a profession, not being a professional in that line. Sense 3 is about characteristic of a profession. So sense 1 is the best. The sense_index is 1.

provider: Alibaba


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

[User]
Target lemma: killer
Target surface form: killer
Context:
That's why I -- why I do a free job now and then. You should have told me about her before ". Haney felt a twinge of annoyance when he heard the now familiar line again. Then a wild thought ran circles through his clouded brain. Suppose -- just suppose this guy was really what he said he was T!! A retired professional <t>killer</t> If he was just a nut, no harm was done.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=killer%1:18:00:: | definition=someone who causes the death of a person or animal | synonyms=slayer
2. sense_key=killer%1:26:00:: | definition=the causal agent resulting in death | synonyms=cause of death | examples=heart disease is the biggest killer in the United States
3. sense_key=killer%1:09:00:: | definition=a difficulty that is hard to deal with | examples=that exam was a real killer
4. sense_key=killer%1:05:00:: | definition=predatory black-and-white toothed whale with large dorsal fin; common in cold seas | synonyms=killer whale, orca, grampus, sea wolf, Orcinus orca

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

reasoning_content: We need to choose the best sense for "killer" in the given context. The context: "Suppose -- just suppose this guy was really what he said he was T!! A retired professional <t>killer</t>". This clearly refers to a person who kills people, i.e., a hitman or assassin. So sense 1: "someone who causes the death of a person or animal" fits. The other senses are not appropriate: sense 2 is about a causal agent like disease, sense 3 is a difficulty, sense 4 is a whale. So answer is sense_index 1.

provider: AkashML


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

[User]
Target lemma: nut
Target surface form: nut
Context:
You should have told me about her before ". Haney felt a twinge of annoyance when he heard the now familiar line again. Then a wild thought ran circles through his clouded brain. Suppose -- just suppose this guy was really what he said he was T!! A retired professional killer If he was just a <t>nut</t>, no harm was done. But if he was the real thing, he could do something about Lolly.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=nut%1:20:00:: | definition=usually large hard-shelled seed
2. sense_key=nut%1:18:00:: | definition=Egyptian goddess of the sky
3. sense_key=nut%1:06:00:: | definition=a small (usually square or hexagonal) metal block with internal screw thread to be fitted onto a bolt
4. sense_key=nut%1:23:00:: | definition=half the width of an em | synonyms=en
5. sense_key=nut%1:18:02:: | definition=a whimsically eccentric person | synonyms=crackpot, crank, nut case, fruitcake, screwball
6. sense_key=nut%1:18:01:: | definition=someone who is so ardently devoted to something that it resembles an addiction | synonyms=addict, freak, junkie, junky | examples=a golf addict; a car nut
7. sense_key=nut%1:08:00:: | definition=one of the two male reproductive glands that produce spermatozoa and secrete androgens | synonyms=testis, testicle, orchis, ball, ballock, bollock | examples=she kicked him in the balls and got away

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

reasoning_content: We need to choose the best sense for "nut" in the context: "If he was just a nut, no harm was done." The context discusses a person who might be a retired professional killer or just a nut. The meaning here is a crazy or eccentric person. Sense 5: "a whimsically eccentric person" with synonyms crackpot, crank, etc. Sense 6 is about an addict/freak, which doesn't fit as well. So sense 5 is correct. The JSON should be {"sense_index": 5}.

provider: GMICloud


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

[User]
Target lemma: harm
Target surface form: harm
Context:
You should have told me about her before ". Haney felt a twinge of annoyance when he heard the now familiar line again. Then a wild thought ran circles through his clouded brain. Suppose -- just suppose this guy was really what he said he was T!! A retired professional killer If he was just a nut, no <t>harm</t> was done. But if he was the real thing, he could do something about Lolly.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=harm%1:26:00:: | definition=any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc. | synonyms=injury, hurt, trauma
2. sense_key=harm%1:11:01:: | definition=the occurrence of a change for the worse | synonyms=damage, impairment
3. sense_key=harm%1:04:00:: | definition=the act of damaging something or someone | synonyms=damage, hurt, scathe

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

reasoning_content: We need to choose the best sense for "harm" in the context: "If he was just a nut, no harm was done." Here, "harm" refers to negative consequence or damage, but specifically not physical injury. The phrase "no harm was done" is idiomatic meaning no adverse effect occurred. Sense 2: "the occurrence of a change for the worse" (damage, impairment) fits well. Sense 1 is physical damage to body, not applicable. Sense 3 is the act of damaging, but here it's about the result, not the act. So sense 2 is best.


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

[User]
Target lemma: do
Target surface form: done
Context:
You should have told me about her before ". Haney felt a twinge of annoyance when he heard the now familiar line again. Then a wild thought ran circles through his clouded brain. Suppose -- just suppose this guy was really what he said he was T!! A retired professional killer If he was just a nut, no harm was <t>done</t>. But if he was the real thing, he could do something about Lolly.

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

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

reasoning_content: We need to choose the best sense for "done" in the context: "If he was just a nut, no harm was done." The phrase "no harm was done" means that no harm occurred or was caused. This aligns with sense 5: "give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally" with examples like "cause a commotion". The phrase "no harm was done" means harm was not caused. Other senses don't fit well: sense 1 (engage in), sense 2 (carry out an action), sense 3 (get something done), sense 4 (proceed), sense 6 (practice), sense 7 (be sufficient), sense 8 (create), sense 9 (behave), sense 10 (spend time in prison), sense 11 (function), sense 12 (arrange), sense 13 (travel). So sense_index 5 is correct.


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

[User]
Target lemma: do
Target surface form: do
Context:
Haney felt a twinge of annoyance when he heard the now familiar line again. Then a wild thought ran circles through his clouded brain. Suppose -- just suppose this guy was really what he said he was T!! A retired professional killer If he was just a nut, no harm was done. But if he was the real thing, he could <t>do</t> something about Lolly. He felt very cunning, very proud of himself as he played on the other man's soft spot.

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

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

reasoning_content: We need to choose the best sense for "do" in the context: "he could <t>do</t> something about Lolly." The context: Haney is thinking that if the guy is a real retired professional killer, he could do something about Lolly. This implies taking action to deal with Lolly, likely in a harmful way. The phrase "do something about" means to take action to address a problem. Among the senses, sense 2 (carry out or perform an action) fits well. Sense 1 (engage in) is more general. Sense 5 (give rise to; cause) could also fit, but "do something about" is more about performing an action. Sense 3 (get something done) is similar. But the best match is sense 2: "carry out or perform an action" with synonyms perform, execute. The example "John did the painting, the weeding..." shows doing tasks. Here "do something about Lolly" means perform an action regarding Lolly. So sense_index 2.

provider: Cloudflare


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

[User]
Target lemma: feel
Target surface form: felt
Context:
Then a wild thought ran circles through his clouded brain. Suppose -- just suppose this guy was really what he said he was T!! A retired professional killer If he was just a nut, no harm was done. But if he was the real thing, he could do something about Lolly. He <t>felt</t> very cunning, very proud of himself as he played on the other man's soft spot. "No offense intended ", he said gently.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=feel%2:37:00:: | definition=undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind | synonyms=experience | examples=She felt resentful; He felt regret
2. sense_key=feel%2:31:00:: | definition=come to believe on the basis of emotion, intuitions, or indefinite grounds | synonyms=find | examples=I feel that he doesn't like me; I find him to be obnoxious
3. sense_key=feel%2:39:00:: | definition=perceive by a physical sensation, e.g., coming from the skin or muscles | synonyms=sense | examples=He felt the wind; She felt an object brushing her arm
4. sense_key=feel%2:29:00:: | definition=be conscious of a physical, mental, or emotional state | examples=My cold is gone--I feel fine today; She felt tired after the long hike
5. sense_key=feel%2:31:01:: | definition=have a feeling or perception about oneself in reaction to someone's behavior or attitude | examples=She felt small and insignificant; You make me feel naked
6. sense_key=feel%2:39:01:: | definition=undergo passive experience of: | examples=We felt the effects of inflation; her fingers felt their way through the string quartet
7. sense_key=feel%2:42:00:: | definition=be felt or perceived in a certain way | examples=The ground feels shaky; The sheets feel soft
8. sense_key=feel%2:39:10:: | definition=grope or feel in search of something | examples=He felt for his wallet
9. sense_key=feel%2:35:00:: | definition=examine by touch | synonyms=finger | examples=Feel this soft cloth!; The customer fingered the sweater
10. sense_key=feel%2:35:01:: | definition=examine (a body part) by palpation | synonyms=palpate | examples=The nurse palpated the patient's stomach; The runner felt her pulse
11. sense_key=feel%2:40:00:: | definition=find by testing or cautious exploration | examples=He felt his way around the dark room
12. sense_key=feel%2:39:09:: | definition=produce a certain impression | examples=It feels nice to be home again
13. sense_key=feel%2:35:11:: | definition=pass one's hands over the sexual organs of | examples=He felt the girl in the movie theater

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

reasoning_content: We need to choose the best sense for "felt" in the context: "He <t>felt</t> very cunning, very proud of himself as he played on the other man's soft spot." The verb "felt" is used with adjectives "very cunning, very proud of himself" which describe an emotional state. This matches sense 1: "undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind" with example "She felt resentful". Also sense 4 is "be conscious of a physical, mental, or emotional state" but sense 1 specifically mentions emotional sensation. The context clearly indicates an emotional state (cunning, proud). So best is sense 1.


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

[User]
Target lemma: cunning
Target surface form: cunning
Context:
Then a wild thought ran circles through his clouded brain. Suppose -- just suppose this guy was really what he said he was T!! A retired professional killer If he was just a nut, no harm was done. But if he was the real thing, he could do something about Lolly. He felt very <t>cunning</t>, very proud of himself as he played on the other man's soft spot. "No offense intended ", he said gently.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=cunning%5:00:00:attractive:01 | definition=attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness | synonyms=cute | examples=a cute kid with pigtails; a cute little apartment
2. sense_key=cunning%5:00:00:artful:00 | definition=marked by skill in deception | synonyms=crafty, dodgy, foxy, guileful, knavish, slick | examples=cunning men often pass for wise; deep political machinations
3. sense_key=cunning%5:00:00:adroit:00 | definition=showing inventiveness and skill | synonyms=clever, ingenious | examples=a clever gadget; the cunning maneuvers leading to his success

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

reasoning_content: We are to choose the best sense for "cunning" in the given context. The context: "He felt very cunning, very proud of himself as he played on the other man's soft spot." This is about deception, manipulation, skill in tricking someone. Sense 2: "marked by skill in deception" with synonyms like crafty, guileful, etc. That fits perfectly. Sense 1 is about attractiveness/cuteness, not relevant. Sense 3 is about inventiveness/skill (clever, ingenious) but more in a neutral or positive sense of skill, not necessarily deception. The context emphasizes deception ("played on the other man's soft spot") and pride in being cunning in a manipulative way. So sense 2 is best.


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

[User]
Target lemma: proud
Target surface form: proud
Context:
Then a wild thought ran circles through his clouded brain. Suppose -- just suppose this guy was really what he said he was T!! A retired professional killer If he was just a nut, no harm was done. But if he was the real thing, he could do something about Lolly. He felt very cunning, very <t>proud</t> of himself as he played on the other man's soft spot. "No offense intended ", he said gently.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=proud%3:00:00:: | definition=feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride | examples=proud parents; proud of his accomplishments
2. sense_key=proud%5:00:00:impressive:00 | definition=having or displaying great dignity or nobility | synonyms=gallant, lofty, majestic | examples=a gallant pageant; lofty ships

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

reasoning_content: We are given the target lemma "proud" in context. The context shows: "He felt very cunning, very proud of himself as he played on the other man's soft spot." This clearly indicates that he feels self-respect or pleasure in something (his own cunning) by which he measures his self-worth. This matches sense 1: "feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride". Sense 2 is about having or displaying great dignity or nobility, which does not fit the context of being proud of oneself in a cunning, perhaps boastful way. So the best sense is sense 1.


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

[User]
Target lemma: play
Target surface form: played
Context:
Then a wild thought ran circles through his clouded brain. Suppose -- just suppose this guy was really what he said he was T!! A retired professional killer If he was just a nut, no harm was done. But if he was the real thing, he could do something about Lolly. He felt very cunning, very proud of himself as he <t>played</t> on the other man's soft spot. "No offense intended ", he said gently.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=play%2:33:00:: | definition=participate in games or sport | examples=We played hockey all afternoon; play cards
2. sense_key=play%2:41:12:: | definition=act or have an effect in a specified way or with a specific effect or outcome | examples=This factor played only a minor part in his decision; This development played into her hands
3. sense_key=play%2:36:12:: | definition=play on an instrument | examples=The band played all night long
4. sense_key=play%2:36:02:: | definition=play a role or part | synonyms=act, represent | examples=Gielgud played Hamlet; She wants to act Lady Macbeth, but she is too young for the role
5. sense_key=play%2:41:03:: | definition=be at play; be engaged in playful activity; amuse oneself in a way characteristic of children | examples=The kids were playing outside all day; I used to play with trucks as a little girl
6. sense_key=play%2:36:00:: | definition=replay (as a melody) | synonyms=spiel | examples=Play it again, Sam; She played the third movement very beautifully
7. sense_key=play%2:36:01:: | definition=perform music on (a musical instrument) | examples=He plays the flute; Can you play on this old recorder?
8. sense_key=play%2:29:01:: | definition=pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind | synonyms=act, act as | examples=He acted the idiot; She plays deaf when the news are bad
9. sense_key=play%2:38:00:: | definition=move or seem to move quickly, lightly, or irregularly | examples=The spotlights played on the politicians
10. sense_key=play%2:33:01:: | definition=bet or wager (money) | examples=He played $20 on the new horse; She plays the races
11. sense_key=play%2:41:00:: | definition=engage in recreational activities rather than work; occupy oneself in a diversion | synonyms=recreate | examples=On weekends I play; The students all recreate alike
12. sense_key=play%2:36:06:: | definition=pretend to be somebody in the framework of a game or playful activity | examples=Let's play like I am mommy; Play cowboy and Indians
13. sense_key=play%2:36:11:: | definition=emit recorded sound | examples=The tape was playing for hours; the stereo was playing Beethoven when I entered
14. sense_key=play%2:36:03:: | definition=perform on a certain location | examples=The prodigy played Carnegie Hall at the age of 16; She has been playing on Broadway for years
15. sense_key=play%2:33:03:: | definition=put (a card or piece) into play during a game, or act strategically as if in a card game | examples=He is playing his cards close to his chest; The Democrats still have some cards to play before they will concede the electoral victory
16. sense_key=play%2:29:00:: | definition=engage in an activity as if it were a game rather than take it seriously | synonyms=toy | examples=They played games on their opponents; play the stock market
17. sense_key=play%2:41:02:: | definition=behave in a certain way | examples=play safe; play it safe
18. sense_key=play%2:36:05:: | definition=cause to emit recorded audio or video | synonyms=run | examples=They ran the tapes over and over again; I'll play you my favorite record
19. sense_key=play%2:35:00:: | definition=manipulate manually or in one's mind or imagination | synonyms=toy, fiddle, diddle | examples=She played nervously with her wedding ring; Don't fiddle with the screws
20. sense_key=play%2:34:13:: | definition=use to one's advantage | examples=She plays on her clients' emotions
21. sense_key=play%2:31:01:: | definition=consider not very seriously | synonyms=dally, trifle | examples=He is trifling with her; She plays with the thought of moving to Tasmania
22. sense_key=play%2:42:00:: | definition=be received or accepted or interpreted in a specific way | examples=This speech didn't play well with the American public; His remarks played to the suspicions of the committee
23. sense_key=play%2:41:13:: | definition=behave carelessly or indifferently | synonyms=dally, toy, flirt | examples=Play about with a young girl's affection
24. sense_key=play%2:38:03:: | definition=cause to move or operate freely within a bounded space | examples=The engine has a wheel that is playing in a rack
25. sense_key=play%2:36:10:: | definition=perform on a stage or theater | synonyms=act, roleplay, playact | examples=She acts in this play; He acted in `Julius Caesar'
26. sense_key=play%2:36:04:: | definition=be performed or presented for public viewing | examples=What's playing in the local movie theater?; `Cats' has been playing on Broadway for many years
27. sense_key=play%2:36:13:: | definition=cause to happen or to occur as a consequence | synonyms=bring, work, wreak, make for | examples=I cannot work a miracle; wreak havoc
28. sense_key=play%2:35:07:: | definition=discharge or direct or be discharged or directed as if in a continuous stream | examples=play water from a hose; The fountains played all day
29. sense_key=play%2:33:07:: | definition=make bets | examples=Play the races; play the casinos in Trouville
30. sense_key=play%2:33:08:: | definition=stake on the outcome of an issue | synonyms=bet, wager | examples=I bet $100 on that new horse; She played all her money on the dark horse
31. sense_key=play%2:33:09:: | definition=shoot or hit in a particular manner | examples=She played a good backhand last night
32. sense_key=play%2:33:13:: | definition=use or move | examples=I had to play my queen
33. sense_key=play%2:33:12:: | definition=employ in a game or in a specific position | examples=They played him on first base
34. sense_key=play%2:33:02:: | definition=contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle | synonyms=meet, encounter, take on | examples=Princeton plays Yale this weekend; Charlie likes to play Mary
35. sense_key=play%2:29:04:: | definition=exhaust by allowing to pull on the line | examples=play a hooked fish

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

reasoning_content:
We need to determine the sense of "played" in the context: "he <t>played</t> on the other man's soft spot." The phrase "played on" something often means to exploit or take advantage of, especially emotions or weaknesses. Looking at the candidate senses:

- Sense 20: "use to one's advantage" with example "She plays on her clients' emotions." That matches perfectly: "played on the other man's soft spot" means he exploited that emotional vulnerability.

Other senses don't fit: not sports, music, acting, etc. So sense index 20.

Thus output: {"sense_index": 20}


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

[User]
Target lemma: other
Target surface form: other
Context:
Then a wild thought ran circles through his clouded brain. Suppose -- just suppose this guy was really what he said he was T!! A retired professional killer If he was just a nut, no harm was done. But if he was the real thing, he could do something about Lolly. He felt very cunning, very proud of himself as he played on the <t>other</t> man's soft spot. "No offense intended ", he said gently.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=other%3:00:00:: | definition=not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied; - the White Queen | examples=today isn't any other day; the construction of highways and other public works
2. sense_key=other%5:00:00:past:00 | definition=recently past | examples=the other evening
3. sense_key=other%5:00:02:past:00 | definition=belonging to the distant past | synonyms=early, former | examples=the early inhabitants of Europe; former generations
4. sense_key=other%5:00:00:strange:00 | definition=very unusual; different in character or quality from the normal or expected; - Lance Morrow | examples=a strange, other dimension...where his powers seemed to fail

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

raw_output: {"sense_index": 1"}

content: {"sense_index": 1"}

reasoning_content: We are given a target word "other" in a sentence: "He felt very cunning, very proud of himself as he played on the <t>other</t> man's soft spot." The context is about a man (the protagonist) playing on another man's soft spot. The word "other" here refers to a different man, not the one speaking. This is a typical use of "other" meaning "not the same one as the one already mentioned". So sense 1: "not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied" fits perfectly. Sense 2 ("recently past") and sense 3 ("belonging to the distant past") don't fit because "other" is not about time. Sense 4 ("very unusual; different in character or quality") also doesn't fit because it's just referring to another person, not unusual. So the best is sense 1. The answer should be {"sense_index": 1}.

provider: Wafer


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

[User]
Target lemma: other
Target surface form: other
Context:
Then a wild thought ran circles through his clouded brain. Suppose -- just suppose this guy was really what he said he was T!! A retired professional killer If he was just a nut, no harm was done. But if he was the real thing, he could do something about Lolly. He felt very cunning, very proud of himself as he played on the <t>other</t> man's soft spot. "No offense intended ", he said gently.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=other%3:00:00:: | definition=not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied; - the White Queen | examples=today isn't any other day; the construction of highways and other public works
2. sense_key=other%5:00:00:past:00 | definition=recently past | examples=the other evening
3. sense_key=other%5:00:02:past:00 | definition=belonging to the distant past | synonyms=early, former | examples=the early inhabitants of Europe; former generations
4. sense_key=other%5:00:00:strange:00 | definition=very unusual; different in character or quality from the normal or expected; - Lance Morrow | examples=a strange, other dimension...where his powers seemed to fail

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

[Assistant] {"sense_index": 1"}

[User] Your previous answer was invalid. Choose one candidate index between 1 and 4. Return only valid JSON exactly like {"sense_index": 1}.

reasoning_content: We need to choose the best sense for "other" in the context: "he played on the other man's soft spot". The target word is "other" modifying "man". The context indicates a specific man distinct from the speaker. Sense 1: "not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied" fits perfectly. Sense 2: "recently past" doesn't fit (not referring to time). Sense 3: "belonging to the distant past" doesn't fit. Sense 4: "very unusual; different in character" might be possible but the context is simply referring to another person, not strange. So sense 1 is correct.

provider: Parasail


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

[User]
Target lemma: man
Target surface form: man
Context:
Then a wild thought ran circles through his clouded brain. Suppose -- just suppose this guy was really what he said he was T!! A retired professional killer If he was just a nut, no harm was done. But if he was the real thing, he could do something about Lolly. He felt very cunning, very proud of himself as he played on the other <t>man</t>'s soft spot. "No offense intended ", he said gently.

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

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

reasoning_content: We need to determine which sense of "man" fits the context. The context: "he played on the other man's soft spot". The target is "man" referring to another person. The speaker is talking about a guy who claims to be a retired professional killer. The phrase "the other man" refers to that person. It's clearly an adult male. Sense 1 is "an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)". That seems most straightforward. Sense 2 is military, not indicated. Sense 3 is generic human, but here it's specific male. Sense 4 is hominid, too broad. Sense 5 is a male subordinate, not fitting. Sense 6 is manly character, not directly. Sense 7 is valet, no. Sense 8 is husband/lover, no. Sense 9 is Isle of Man, no. Sense 10 is game piece, no. Sense 11 is all humans, no. So sense 1 is best.


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

[User]
Target lemma: soft_spot
Target surface form: soft spot
Context:
Then a wild thought ran circles through his clouded brain. Suppose -- just suppose this guy was really what he said he was T!! A retired professional killer If he was just a nut, no harm was done. But if he was the real thing, he could do something about Lolly. He felt very cunning, very proud of himself as he played on the other man's <t>soft spot</t>. "No offense intended ", he said gently.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=soft_spot%1:07:00:: | definition=a place of especial vulnerability | synonyms=weak part, weak spot
2. sense_key=soft_spot%1:12:00:: | definition=a sentimental affection | examples=she had a soft spot for her youngest son
3. sense_key=soft_spot%1:08:00:: | definition=any membranous gap between the bones of the cranium in an infant or fetus | synonyms=fontanelle, fontanel

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

reasoning_content: We are given a sentence: "He felt very cunning, very proud of himself as he played on the other man's soft spot." The context is about playing on someone's emotional vulnerability or weakness. The phrase "played on the other man's soft spot" suggests exploiting an emotional weakness or sentiment. Candidate sense 2: "a sentimental affection" with example "she had a soft spot for her youngest son" aligns closely with this meaning. Sense 1 is about a vulnerability, but more physical or general, not necessarily emotional. Sense 3 is anatomical, irrelevant. So best sense is index 2.


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

[User]
Target lemma: offense
Target surface form: offense
Context:
Suppose -- just suppose this guy was really what he said he was T!! A retired professional killer If he was just a nut, no harm was done. But if he was the real thing, he could do something about Lolly. He felt very cunning, very proud of himself as he played on the other man's soft spot. "No <t>offense</t> intended ", he said gently. "But it's just that -- well, you know.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=offense%1:04:02:: | definition=a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others | synonyms=discourtesy, offence, offensive activity
2. sense_key=offense%1:12:00:: | definition=a feeling of anger caused by being offended | synonyms=umbrage, offence | examples=he took offence at my question
3. sense_key=offense%1:04:01:: | definition=(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act | synonyms=crime, criminal offense, criminal offence, offence, law-breaking | examples=a long record of crimes
4. sense_key=offense%1:14:00:: | definition=the team that has the ball (or puck) and is trying to score | synonyms=offence
5. sense_key=offense%1:04:00:: | definition=the action of attacking an enemy | synonyms=offence, offensive

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

raw_output: We are given a context: "No <t>offense</t> intended", he said gently. The speaker is saying "no offense intended" to soften a potentially rude remark. The candidate senses: 1 is about lack of politeness, 2 is about feeling of anger, 3 is criminal offense, 4 is sports team, 5 is military attack. Clearly, the phrase "no offense intended" is a common expression meaning that the speaker does not mean to be rude or disrespectful. That matches sense 1: "a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others". The synonyms include "discourtesy". So sense 1 is the best. The other senses are not relevant: he is not talking about a crime, sports, or military. So answer: {"sense_index": 1}{"sense_index": 1}


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

[User]
Target lemma: offense
Target surface form: offense
Context:
Suppose -- just suppose this guy was really what he said he was T!! A retired professional killer If he was just a nut, no harm was done. But if he was the real thing, he could do something about Lolly. He felt very cunning, very proud of himself as he played on the other man's soft spot. "No <t>offense</t> intended ", he said gently. "But it's just that -- well, you know.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=offense%1:04:02:: | definition=a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others | synonyms=discourtesy, offence, offensive activity
2. sense_key=offense%1:12:00:: | definition=a feeling of anger caused by being offended | synonyms=umbrage, offence | examples=he took offence at my question
3. sense_key=offense%1:04:01:: | definition=(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act | synonyms=crime, criminal offense, criminal offence, offence, law-breaking | examples=a long record of crimes
4. sense_key=offense%1:14:00:: | definition=the team that has the ball (or puck) and is trying to score | synonyms=offence
5. sense_key=offense%1:04:00:: | definition=the action of attacking an enemy | synonyms=offence, offensive

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

[Assistant] We are given a context: "No <t>offense</t> intended", he said gently. The speaker is saying "no offense intended" to soften a potentially rude remark. The candidate senses: 1 is about lack of politeness, 2 is about feeling of anger, 3 is criminal offense, 4 is sports team, 5 is military attack. Clearly, the phrase "no offense intended" is a common expression meaning that the speaker does not mean to be rude or disrespectful. That matches sense 1: "a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others". The synonyms include "discourtesy". So sense 1 is the best. The other senses are not relevant: he is not talking about a crime, sports, or military. So answer: {"sense_index": 1}{"sense_index": 1}

[User] Your previous answer was invalid. Choose one candidate index between 1 and 5. Return only valid JSON exactly like {"sense_index": 1}.

reasoning_content: We need to choose the best sense for "offense" in the context: "No <t>offense</t> intended". This is a common phrase where "offense" refers to causing hurt feelings or being rude. Sense 1: "a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others" fits perfectly. Sense 2 is about feeling angry (taking offense), but here it's about giving offense. So sense 1 is correct. The answer must be JSON with sense_index 1.


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

[User]
Target lemma: intend
Target surface form: intended
Context:
Suppose -- just suppose this guy was really what he said he was T!! A retired professional killer If he was just a nut, no harm was done. But if he was the real thing, he could do something about Lolly. He felt very cunning, very proud of himself as he played on the other man's soft spot. "No offense <t>intended</t> ", he said gently. "But it's just that -- well, you know.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=intend%2:31:00:: | definition=have in mind as a purpose | synonyms=mean, think | examples=I mean no harm; I only meant to help you
2. sense_key=intend%2:31:01:: | definition=design or destine | synonyms=destine, designate, specify | examples=She was intended to become the director
3. sense_key=intend%2:32:00:: | definition=mean or intend to express or convey | synonyms=mean | examples=You never understand what I mean!; what do his words intend?
4. sense_key=intend%2:32:02:: | definition=denote or connote | synonyms=mean, signify, stand for | examples=`maison' means `house' in French; An example sentence would show what this word means

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

reasoning_content:
We are given: "No offense <t>intended</t>", he said gently.

The phrase "No offense intended" means the speaker did not mean to cause offense. This aligns with sense 1: "have in mind as a purpose" with examples "I mean no harm; I only meant to help you". The synonyms "mean, think". The context is about having no harmful purpose.

Sense 2: "design or destine" doesn't fit. Sense 3: "mean or intend to express or convey" is close but the example "what do his words intend?" is more about interpreting meaning. Sense 4: "denote or connote" is about words signifying something.

The phrase "no offense intended" is a set expression meaning the speaker did not have the purpose of offending. So sense 1 is best.


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

[User]
Target lemma: say
Target surface form: said
Context:
Suppose -- just suppose this guy was really what he said he was T!! A retired professional killer If he was just a nut, no harm was done. But if he was the real thing, he could do something about Lolly. He felt very cunning, very proud of himself as he played on the other man's soft spot. "No offense intended ", he <t>said</t> gently. "But it's just that -- well, you know.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=say%2:32:00:: | definition=express in words | synonyms=state, tell | examples=He said that he wanted to marry her; tell me what is bothering you
2. sense_key=say%2:32:01:: | definition=report or maintain | synonyms=allege, aver | examples=He alleged that he was the victim of a crime; He said it was too late to intervene in the war
3. sense_key=say%2:32:03:: | definition=express a supposition | synonyms=suppose | examples=Let us say that he did not tell the truth; Let's say you had a lot of money--what would you do?
4. sense_key=say%2:42:00:: | definition=have or contain a certain wording or form | synonyms=read | examples=The passage reads as follows; What does the law say?
5. sense_key=say%2:32:04:: | definition=give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority | synonyms=order, tell, enjoin | examples=I said to him to go home; She ordered him to do the shopping
6. sense_key=say%2:32:02:: | definition=speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way | synonyms=pronounce, articulate, enounce, sound out, enunciate | examples=She pronounces French words in a funny way; I cannot say `zip wire'
7. sense_key=say%2:32:07:: | definition=communicate or express nonverbally | examples=What does this painting say?; Did his face say anything about how he felt?
8. sense_key=say%2:32:15:: | definition=utter aloud | examples=She said `Hello' to everyone in the office
9. sense_key=say%2:32:13:: | definition=state as one's opinion or judgement; declare | examples=I say let's forget this whole business
10. sense_key=say%2:32:08:: | definition=recite or repeat a fixed text | examples=Say grace; She said her `Hail Mary'
11. sense_key=say%2:32:09:: | definition=indicate | examples=The clock says noon

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

reasoning_content:
We are given the target lemma "say" with surface form "said" in the context: "No offense intended ", he said gently. "But it's just that -- well, you know." The candidate senses are listed. We need to choose the single best indexed sense.

The context is a character speaking gently, saying "No offense intended" and then continuing. This is a straightforward act of speaking words. The verb "said" here is simply expressing words. Let's examine the senses:

1. sense_key=say%2:32:00:: | definition=express in words | synonyms=state, tell | examples=He said that he wanted to marry her; tell me what is bothering you. This seems appropriate: he is expressing words.

2. sense_key=say%2:32:01:: | definition=report or maintain | synonyms=allege, aver | examples=He alleged that he was the victim of a crime; He said it was too late to intervene in the war. This sense implies reporting or maintaining something, often with a connotation of assertion. The context is not reporting or maintaining a claim; it's just speaking.

3. sense_key=say%2:32:03:: | definition=express a supposition | synonyms=suppose | examples=Let us say that he did not tell the truth; Let's say you had a lot of money--what would you do? This is a different usage, like "let's say". Not applicable.

4. sense_key=say%2:42:00:: | definition=have or contain a certain wording or form | synonyms=read | examples=The passage reads as follows; What does the law say? This is about texts or laws, not speech.

5. sense_key=say%2:32:04:: | definition=give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority | synonyms=order, tell, enjoin | examples=I said to him to go home; She ordered him to do the shopping. This is giving orders. The context is "said gently" and "No offense intended", not an order.

6. sense_key=say%2:32:02:: | definition=speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way | synonyms=pronounce, articulate, enounce, sound out, enunciate | examples=She pronounces French words in a funny way; I cannot say `zip wire'. This is about pronunciation or articulation. The context doesn't focus on how he pronounced it, just that he said it gently.

7. sense_key=say%2:32:07:: | definition=communicate or express nonverbally | examples=What does this painting say?; Did his face say anything about how he felt? This is nonverbal, but here he is speaking.

8. sense_key=say%2:32:15:: | definition=utter aloud | examples=She said `Hello' to everyone in the office. This is very similar to sense 1, but sense 1 is "express in words" and sense 8 is "utter aloud". The example for sense 8 is saying "Hello". The context is saying "No offense intended". Both could fit, but sense 1 is more general. However, sense 8 specifically emphasizes uttering aloud. The context says "he said gently", which is uttering aloud. But sense 1 also covers that. We need to choose the best.

9. sense_key=say%2:32:13:: | definition=state as one's opinion or judgement; declare | examples=I say let's forget this whole business. This is stating an opinion. "No offense intended" is more of a polite remark, not necessarily an opinion.

10. sense_key=say%2:32:08:: | definition=recite or repeat a fixed text | examples=Say grace; She said her `Hail Mary'. This is reciting a fixed text, not applicable.

11. sense_key=say%2:32:09:: | definition=indicate | examples=The clock says noon. This is about indicating, not speech.

The most straightforward sense is sense 1: "express in words". Sense 8 is also possible but more specific to uttering aloud. However, sense 1 includes uttering words. The example for sense 1 includes "He said that he wanted to marry her", which is similar. Also, the synonyms "state, tell" fit. The context is simply reporting speech. Therefore, sense 1 is the best.

Thus, the answer should be {"sense_index": 1}.


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

[User]
Target lemma: suspect
Target surface form: suspect
Context:
If he was just a nut, no harm was done. But if he was the real thing, he could do something about Lolly. He felt very cunning, very proud of himself as he played on the other man's soft spot. "No offense intended ", he said gently. "But it's just that -- well, you know. The cops didn't <t>suspect</t> a thing, and I thought it was a coincidence. After all, I didn't know you, Pete.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=suspect%2:32:00:: | definition=imagine to be the case or true or probable | synonyms=surmise | examples=I suspect he is a fugitive; I surmised that the butler did it
2. sense_key=suspect%2:31:00:: | definition=regard as untrustworthy; regard with suspicion; have no faith or confidence in | synonyms=distrust, mistrust
3. sense_key=suspect%2:32:02:: | definition=hold in suspicion; believe to be guilty | examples=The U.S. suspected Bin Laden as the mastermind behind the terrorist attacks

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

reasoning_content: We are given a target lemma "suspect" in a context. The context is: "The cops didn't suspect a thing, and I thought it was a coincidence." The speaker is saying that the cops did not suspect anything about something. The meaning here is that the cops did not imagine or believe that something was true or probable. They did not have a suspicion about the situation. Sense 1: "imagine to be the case or true or probable" fits. Sense 2 is about distrust, which doesn't fit because "suspect a thing" means to have a suspicion, not distrust. Sense 3 is about believing someone is guilty, but the phrase is "didn't suspect a thing" meaning they didn't suspect any wrongdoing or any particular fact. So sense 1 is best. The example "I suspect he is a fugitive" aligns with the usage. So answer: {"sense_index": 1}.


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

[User]
Target lemma: thing
Target surface form: thing
Context:
If he was just a nut, no harm was done. But if he was the real thing, he could do something about Lolly. He felt very cunning, very proud of himself as he played on the other man's soft spot. "No offense intended ", he said gently. "But it's just that -- well, you know. The cops didn't suspect a <t>thing</t>, and I thought it was a coincidence. After all, I didn't know you, Pete.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=thing%1:26:00:: | definition=a special situation | examples=this thing has got to end; it is a remarkable thing
2. sense_key=thing%1:04:00:: | definition=an action | examples=how could you do such a thing?
3. sense_key=thing%1:09:00:: | definition=a special abstraction | examples=a thing of the spirit; things of the heart
4. sense_key=thing%1:06:00:: | definition=an artifact | examples=how does this thing work?
5. sense_key=thing%1:11:00:: | definition=an event | examples=a funny thing happened on the way to the...
6. sense_key=thing%1:09:02:: | definition=a vaguely specified concern | synonyms=matter, affair | examples=several matters to attend to; it is none of your affair
7. sense_key=thing%1:10:00:: | definition=a statement regarded as an object | examples=to say the same thing in other terms; how can you say such a thing?
8. sense_key=thing%1:06:01:: | definition=an entity that is not named specifically | examples=I couldn't tell what the thing was
9. sense_key=thing%1:07:00:: | definition=any attribute or quality considered as having its own existence | examples=the thing I like about her is ...
10. sense_key=thing%1:09:01:: | definition=a special objective | examples=the thing is to stay in bounds
11. sense_key=thing%1:12:00:: | definition=a persistent illogical feeling of desire or aversion | examples=he has a thing about seafood; she has a thing about him
12. sense_key=thing%1:03:00:: | definition=a separate and self-contained entity

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

reasoning_content:
We need to determine the correct sense of "thing" in the given context. The sentence: "The cops didn't suspect a thing, and I thought it was a coincidence." Here "a thing" means anything at all. In English, "not suspect a thing" means "not suspect anything." This is an idiomatic use. Looking at the senses:

1. a special situation - not fitting.
2. an action - not fitting.
3. a special abstraction - not fitting.
4. an artifact - not fitting.
5. an event - not fitting.
6. a vaguely specified concern (matter, affair) - could be close? "a thing" as in "a matter". But the phrase "didn't suspect a thing" is more like "didn't suspect anything" which is a general unspecified entity.
7. a statement regarded as an object - not fitting.
8. an entity that is not named specifically - this seems correct. "a thing" as an unspecified entity. The example: "I couldn't tell what the thing was" - similar usage.
9. any attribute or quality - not fitting.
10. a special objective - not fitting.
11. a persistent illogical feeling - not fitting.
12. a separate and self-contained entity - too specific.

Thus sense 8 (an entity that is not named specifically) is the best. The phrase "didn't suspect a thing" is a common expression meaning "didn't suspect anything" - that fits sense 8.

So answer: {"sense_index": 8}


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

[User]
Target lemma: think
Target surface form: thought
Context:
If he was just a nut, no harm was done. But if he was the real thing, he could do something about Lolly. He felt very cunning, very proud of himself as he played on the other man's soft spot. "No offense intended ", he said gently. "But it's just that -- well, you know. The cops didn't suspect a thing, and I <t>thought</t> it was a coincidence. After all, I didn't know you, Pete.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=think%2:31:01:: | definition=judge or regard; look upon; judge | synonyms=believe, consider, conceive | examples=I think he is very smart; I believe her to be very smart
2. sense_key=think%2:31:03:: | definition=expect, believe, or suppose | synonyms=opine, suppose, imagine, reckon, guess | examples=I imagine she earned a lot of money with her new novel; I thought to find her in a bad state
3. sense_key=think%2:31:00:: | definition=use or exercise the mind or one's power of reason in order to make inferences, decisions, or arrive at a solution or judgments | synonyms=cogitate, cerebrate | examples=I've been thinking all day and getting nowhere
4. sense_key=think%2:31:02:: | definition=recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection | synonyms=remember, retrieve, recall, call back, call up, recollect | examples=I can't remember saying any such thing; I can't think what her last name was
5. sense_key=think%2:36:00:: | definition=imagine or visualize | examples=Just think--you could be rich one day!; Think what a scene it must have been!
6. sense_key=think%2:31:09:: | definition=focus one's attention on a certain state | examples=Think big; think thin
7. sense_key=think%2:31:06:: | definition=have in mind as a purpose | synonyms=intend, mean | examples=I mean no harm; I only meant to help you
8. sense_key=think%2:31:12:: | definition=decide by pondering, reasoning, or reflecting | examples=Can you think what to do next?
9. sense_key=think%2:31:13:: | definition=ponder; reflect on, or reason about | examples=Think the matter through; Think how hard life in Russia must be these days
10. sense_key=think%2:31:15:: | definition=dispose the mind in a certain way | examples=Do you really think so?
11. sense_key=think%2:31:14:: | definition=have or formulate in the mind | examples=think good thoughts
12. sense_key=think%2:31:08:: | definition=be capable of conscious thought | examples=Man is the only creature that thinks
13. sense_key=think%2:30:00:: | definition=bring into a given condition by mental preoccupation | examples=She thought herself into a state of panic over the final exam

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

reasoning_content: We need to choose the best sense for "thought" in the given context. The sentence: "The cops didn't suspect a thing, and I thought it was a coincidence." Here, "thought" means believed or supposed. That aligns with sense 2: "expect, believe, or suppose" with synonyms opine, suppose, imagine, reckon, guess. The example "I thought to find her in a bad state" is similar. Sense 1 is "judge or regard; look upon; judge" but that's more about forming an opinion, but sense 2 is more about supposing. The context is about assuming something was a coincidence. So sense 2 is best.