[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: position
Target surface form: position
Context:
It's hard to believe this really is happening. 1:11 a.m. RD: Building on the corner severely damaged, so an old lady and her very old mother are in the guest room. Books and software everywhere. This being typed in a standing <t>position</t>. 1:20 a.m.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=position%1:15:00:: | definition=the particular portion of space occupied by something | synonyms=place | examples=he put the lamp back in its place
2. sense_key=position%1:15:02:: | definition=a point occupied by troops for tactical reasons | synonyms=military position
3. sense_key=position%1:09:00:: | definition=a way of regarding situations or topics etc. | synonyms=view, perspective | examples=consider what follows from the positivist view
4. sense_key=position%1:07:01:: | definition=the arrangement of the body and its limbs | synonyms=posture, attitude | examples=he assumed an attitude of surrender
5. sense_key=position%1:26:00:: | definition=the relative position or standing of things or especially persons in a society | synonyms=status | examples=he had the status of a minor; the novel attained the status of a classic
6. sense_key=position%1:04:01:: | definition=a job in an organization | synonyms=post, berth, office, spot, billet, place | examples=he occupied a post in the treasury
7. sense_key=position%1:07:00:: | definition=the spatial property of a place where or way in which something is situated | synonyms=spatial relation | examples=the position of the hands on the clock; he specified the spatial relations of every piece of furniture on the stage
8. sense_key=position%1:15:03:: | definition=the appropriate or customary location | examples=the cars were in position
9. sense_key=position%1:04:02:: | definition=(in team sports) the role assigned to an individual player | examples=what position does he play?
10. sense_key=position%1:04:00:: | definition=the act of putting something in a certain place | synonyms=placement, location, locating, positioning, emplacement
11. sense_key=position%1:26:02:: | definition=a condition or position in which you find yourself | synonyms=situation | examples=the unpleasant situation (or position) of having to choose between two evils; found herself in a very fortunate situation
12. sense_key=position%1:09:01:: | definition=a rationalized mental attitude | synonyms=stance, posture
13. sense_key=position%1:10:00:: | definition=an opinion that is held in opposition to another in an argument or dispute | synonyms=side | examples=there are two sides to every question
14. sense_key=position%1:10:01:: | definition=an item on a list or in a sequence | synonyms=place | examples=in the second place; moved from third to fifth position
15. sense_key=position%1:04:03:: | definition=the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another | synonyms=stead, place, lieu | examples=can you go in my stead?; took his place
16. sense_key=position%1:04:04:: | definition=the act of positing; an assumption taken as a postulate or axiom

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: "Target lemma: position", "Target surface form: position", a context sentence, and 16 candidate senses. The context: "This being typed in a standing position." So the word "position" in context refers to a physical posture: standing. The target surface form is "position" in the phrase "a standing position". That clearly refers to the arrangement of the body and its limbs. Looking at the candidates, sense 4: "the arrangement of the body and its limbs" with synonyms posture, attitude, and example "he assumed an attitude of surrender". This fits perfectly. Other senses are about spatial location, job, status, etc. So the best is sense 4.

provider: WandB


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: feel
Target surface form: feel
Context:
Books and software everywhere. This being typed in a standing position. 1:20 a.m. DGAULT: Bolinas -- astride the San Andreas Fault. Didn't <t>feel</t> a thing, but noticed some strange bird behavior. Duck swarms.

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}.

finish_reason: stop

role: assistant

reasoning_content:
We are given: Target lemma: feel, Target surface form: feel
Context: "Books and software everywhere. This being typed in a standing position. 1:20 a.m. DGAULT: Bolinas -- astride the San Andreas Fault. Didn't <t>feel</t> a thing, but noticed some strange bird behavior. Duck swarms."

The candidate senses are provided with definitions and examples. We need to choose the best sense based on context.

The sentence: "Didn't feel a thing, but noticed some strange bird behavior." The phrase "didn't feel a thing" often means didn't perceive any physical sensation, especially related to an earthquake? Context: "Bolinas -- astride the San Andreas Fault. Didn't feel a thing" So likely referring to not feeling the earthquake. Earthquakes are physical sensations you feel through your body, typically a shaking ground. So "feel" here is about perceiving a physical sensation.

Looking at the senses:
1. emotional sensation (e.g., feel resentful) - not applicable, they are talking about physical sensation.
2. come to believe based on emotions/intuitions - not applicable.
3. 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 - This fits: "didn't feel a thing" means didn't sense any physical thing (like an earthquake).
4. be conscious of a physical, mental, or emotional state (examples: I feel fine, She felt tired) - This is about internal states. Not directly about sensing an external thing. Could maybe fit, but the phrase "didn't feel a thing" usually implies an external stimulus. Sensing an earthquake: you feel the ground shaking, it's a perception via physical sensation. Sense 3 is specifically "perceive by a physical sensation". Sense 4 is more about being in a state. For example, "I feel the ground shaking" vs. "I feel shaky"? In the context, "Didn't feel a thing" means no perception of an earthquake. So sense 3 is more precise.
5. feeling about oneself in reaction to someone's behavior - no.
6. undergo passive experience of: e.g., felt the effects of inflation. Not exactly; they didn't feel any effect? But more direct is physical sensation.
7. be felt or perceived in a certain way: The ground feels shaky. This is about how something feels to a person. But the subject is "I" (implied), "didn't feel a thing" -> I didn't feel a thing. So it's the experiencer, not the thing that is felt. So 7 is about the ground feeling shaky. Not matching.
8. grope or feel in search of something - no.
9. examine by touch - no.
10. examine by palpation - no.
11. find by testing/cautious exploration - no.
12. produce a certain impression: It feels nice - no.
13. pass hands over sexual organs - no.

So sense 3 is the best: perceive by a physical sensation. Examples: "He felt the wind" directly analogous to "didn't feel a thing" (earthquake shaking). Therefore, the index is 3.

Return JSON: {"sense_index": 3}

format: unknown

native_finish_reason: stop

provider: AtlasCloud

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: thing
Target surface form: thing
Context:
Books and software everywhere. This being typed in a standing position. 1:20 a.m. DGAULT: Bolinas -- astride the San Andreas Fault. Didn't feel a <t>thing</t>, but noticed some strange bird behavior. Duck swarms.

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 are given a target lemma "thing" and target surface form "thing". The context is: "Books and software everywhere. This being typed in a standing position. 1:20 a.m. DGAULT: Bolinas -- astride the San Andreas Fault. Didn't feel a <t>thing</t>, but noticed some strange bird behavior. Duck swarms."

We need to choose the best indexed sense among 12 candidates. We must output a JSON with the sense_index.

Let's examine the context carefully. The sentence is: "Didn't feel a <t>thing</t>, but noticed some strange bird behavior." The speaker is talking about an earthquake? They mention being astride the San Andreas Fault. They say they didn't feel a thing, meaning they didn't feel the earthquake. "Thing" refers to the earthquake, which is an event. Specifically, a seismic event. So it is an event that one might feel. The phrase "didn't feel a thing" is a common idiom meaning "felt nothing" (no sensation of the event). The event is the earthquake, but "thing" here stands for the sensation or the occurrence? Let's check the senses.

Sense 1: a special situation. Example: "this thing has got to end; it is a remarkable thing." Could apply to an earthquake as a situation, but "didn't feel a thing" suggests not feeling any tremor, not any situation.

Sense 2: an action. Example: "how could you do such a thing?" Not an action; feeling an earthquake is not an action.

Sense 3: a special abstraction. Example: "a thing of the spirit; things of the heart." Not really.

Sense 4: an artifact. Not.

Sense 5: an event. Example: "a funny thing happened on the way to the..." This fits well: an event, the earthquake. "Didn't feel a thing" meaning didn't feel the event (earthquake). Commonly, when someone says "I didn't feel a thing" after an earthquake, they refer to the event/tremor.

Sense 6: a vaguely specified concern (matter, affair). Example: "several matters to attend to". Not.

Sense 7: a statement regarded as an object. No.

Sense 8: an entity that is not named specifically. Example: "I couldn't tell what the thing was". Here, the thing is the earthquake, which is somewhat specific, but it's not a generic unnamed entity. The phrase "didn't feel a thing" might use "thing" as a placeholder for "anything", meaning any sensation. This sense: "an entity that is not named specifically." It could be that "thing" is a placeholder for the felt event, something not specifically named. This sense seems broad, maybe appropriate.

Sense 9: any attribute or quality considered as having its own existence. Not.

Sense 10: a special objective. Not.

Sense 11: a persistent illogical feeling of desire or aversion. Not.

Sense 12: a separate and self-contained entity. This is very general, could be anything physical or abstract.

We need to disambiguate among event, entity not named specifically, and situation. The phrase "didn't feel a thing" is idiomatic. It means "felt nothing at all." In this context, "thing" stands for the earthquake, which is an event. But the expression "not feel a thing" often uses "thing" in the sense of "anything" – an indefinite pronoun-like usage. That aligns with sense 8: "an entity that is not named specifically." Because when we say "I didn't feel a thing," we mean we didn't feel anything; "thing" is a placeholder for whatever one might have felt. The WordNet example for sense 8: "I couldn't tell what the thing was" – similar to an unspecified entity. The definition: "an entity that is not named specifically." Indeed, "thing" here is any sensation from the earthquake, not specifically named.

Sense 5: "an event" – example: "a funny thing happened..." But the phrase "didn't feel a thing" doesn't present "thing" as an event; it presents it as an object of the feeling. You feel something; you feel a thing. In "feel a thing," the thing is the object felt, not necessarily an event. If you say "I felt the earthquake," earthquake is an event but you felt its effects. But in the phrase "I didn't feel a thing," thing is indefinite, more like sense 8.

Consider the example sentences: For sense 8, "I couldn't tell what the thing was." That is similar: something unknown, unspecified. For sense 5, "a funny thing happened" – there "thing" is clearly an event, the subject of "happened." In our sentence, "thing" is the direct object of "feel." Not an event occurring.

Also sense 12: "a separate and self-contained entity" – that's the most generic, but sense 8 is more specific: an entity not named specifically. Which fits the placeholder usage.

I think sense 8 (index 8) is the best: the definition "an entity that is not named specifically" matches "thing" as a placeholder for whatever might have been felt. The earthquake is not named as an earthquake; it's just a vague "thing." However, the previous context mentions the San Andreas Fault, so they might be implying an earthquake, but the word "thing" itself is used vaguely.

Check if there's any better. Sense 5: event. Could "thing" be an event if we interpret "feel an event" as "feel the occurrence"? One can "feel an earthquake," earthquake is an event. But in the structure, it's "didn't feel a thing" – "a thing" is the perceived object. If we say "a funny thing happened," "thing" is the event. If we say "I felt a thing," "thing" is the sensation, which might be an event or an entity. The WordNet hierarchy: In WordNet, sense 5 is "event" and sense 8 is "entity not named." "Entity" is a broader category including objects and abstractions, but sensation of an earthquake could be an event. However, in the phrase "feel a thing," we often use "thing" to mean "anything" – an indefinite, nonspecific object, which matches sense 8. The gloss "an entity that is not named specifically" exactly captures the use of "thing" as a dummy noun, like "something" or "anything." In contrast, "event" suggests a specific occurrence like a happening. "I didn't feel the earthquake" – earthquake is an event, but "thing" replaces "earthquake" as a nonspecific placeholder. So sense 8 is appropriate.

I'll go with sense 8.

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: notice
Target surface form: noticed
Context:
Books and software everywhere. This being typed in a standing position. 1:20 a.m. DGAULT: Bolinas -- astride the San Andreas Fault. Didn't feel a thing, but <t>noticed</t> some strange bird behavior. Duck swarms.

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

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

reasoning_content:
We are asked to disambiguate the word "noticed" in the given context. The context: the speaker is in Bolinas, astride the San Andreas Fault, and didn't feel an earthquake, but "noticed some strange bird behavior. Duck swarms." So the target is "noticed" with the object "some strange bird behavior". The sense needed is about perceiving or observing. Let's examine the candidate senses:

1. sense_key=notice%2:39:04:: | definition=discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of | synonyms=detect, observe, find, discover | examples: She detected high levels of lead in her drinking water; We found traces of lead in the paint. This sense fits well: notice something that might indicate something else (like an earthquake). Detecting strange bird behavior could be discovering a fact or presence of something unusual.

2. sense_key=notice%2:39:00:: | definition=notice or perceive | synonyms=mark, note | examples: She noted that someone was following her; mark my words. This sense is also about perceiving, but it's more general "notice or perceive". The first example: "She noted that someone was following her" is like becoming aware of a fact. The word "notice" often just means perceive. However, sense 1 seems more specific: "discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of". In the context, the speaker is noticing something as a possible sign of an earthquake (since they mention the fault and not feeling a thing). So it's more like detecting something. The bird behavior is perhaps a sign that something happened. So sense 1 is a better match.

3. sense_key=notice%2:32:00:: | definition=make or write a comment on | synonyms=comment, remark, point out. This is clearly not the sense here, as the speaker is not commenting on something; they are observing.

4. sense_key=notice%2:32:01:: | definition=express recognition of the presence or existence of, or acquaintance with | synonyms=acknowledge. This is about acknowledging someone or something, like saying hello. Not applicable.

So between 1 and 2, sense 1 seems more precise: discover/determine the existence/presence/fact of something. The synonyms include detect, observe, find, discover. In the context, the speaker is noticing something that might indicate an earthquake, i.e., detecting a fact. They say "Didn't feel a thing, but noticed some strange bird behavior." It's like "I didn't feel the quake, but I observed strange bird behavior that might be a sign." So sense 1 is appropriate. Sense 2 is broader "notice or perceive", but sense 1 is more specific and fits the context better. The examples for sense 2 are "She noted that someone was following her" – that's noticing a fact, similar to sense 1. But the WordNet definitions: sense 1: discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of. Sense 2: notice or perceive. Often, sense 2 is the most common meaning of "notice" as in "become aware of". However, given the choice, I'd pick sense 1 because the bird behavior is something they observed that might reveal something (like an earthquake). The example "detected high levels of lead" is similar to detecting bird behavior as a sign. Even if it's a subtle distinction, sense 1 seems more precise. Many WSD tasks would pick sense 2 for most occurrences of "notice", but here the context emphasizes discovering something (maybe). But let's see: if the sentence were just "I noticed some strange bird behavior", sense 2 would be fine. The additional context "astride the San Andreas Fault. Didn't feel a thing, but noticed some strange bird behavior. Duck swarms." suggests that the noticing is linked to detecting a possible earthquake indicator. So sense 1 is better. So I'll select sense index 1.

Thus, the JSON output: {"sense_index": 1}

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: strange
Target surface form: strange
Context:
Books and software everywhere. This being typed in a standing position. 1:20 a.m. DGAULT: Bolinas -- astride the San Andreas Fault. Didn't feel a thing, but noticed some <t>strange</t> bird behavior. Duck swarms.

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

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

reasoning_content:
We are given the target lemma "strange" and its surface form "strange" in the context: "Books and software everywhere. This being typed in a standing position. 1:20 a.m. DGAULT: Bolinas -- astride the San Andreas Fault. Didn't feel a thing, but noticed some strange bird behavior. Duck swarms."

We need to choose the best indexed sense among three candidates. The target appears in the phrase "strange bird behavior". Let's analyze each sense.

Sense 1: "being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird". Synonyms: unusual. Example: "a strange exaltation that was indefinable; a strange fantastical mind". This seems to describe something odd or weird, which could apply to bird behavior that is unusual.

Sense 2: "not known before". Synonyms: unknown. Example: "used many strange words; saw many strange faces in the crowd". This sense emphasizes unfamiliarity, as in something new or not seen before.

Sense 3: "relating to or originating in or characteristic of another place or part of the world". Synonyms: foreign. Example: "foreign nations; a foreign accent". This is about being from another place, which doesn't fit bird behavior unless the ducks are non-local, but "strange bird behavior" likely means odd behavior, not foreign birds.

The context: "Didn't feel a thing, but noticed some strange bird behavior. Duck swarms." The writer is in Bolinas, near the San Andreas Fault. There's an earthquake (implied by "Didn't feel a thing" referring to not feeling the quake) and then strange bird behavior. Ducks swarming. This suggests the birds acted oddly, not that they were unfamiliar species or from another place. So "strange" here likely means odd or unusual, aligning with Sense 1.

Sense 2 could be interpreted as "not known before" meaning the behavior was unfamiliar, but the birds themselves are ducks, which are known. Their behavior is strange, meaning weird. Sense 1 fits naturally.

Sense 3 is less likely because it emphasizes origin/foreignness.

Thus, Sense 1 is the best match.

Return JSON: {"sense_index": 1}

provider: Together


[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: bird
Target surface form: bird
Context:
Books and software everywhere. This being typed in a standing position. 1:20 a.m. DGAULT: Bolinas -- astride the San Andreas Fault. Didn't feel a thing, but noticed some strange <t>bird</t> behavior. Duck swarms.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=bird%1:05:00:: | definition=warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
2. sense_key=bird%1:13:00:: | definition=the flesh of a bird or fowl (wild or domestic) used as food | synonyms=fowl
3. sense_key=bird%1:18:00:: | definition=informal terms for a (young) woman | synonyms=dame, doll, wench, skirt, chick
4. sense_key=bird%1:10:00:: | definition=a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt | synonyms=boo, hoot, Bronx cheer, hiss, raspberry, razzing
5. sense_key=bird%1:06:01:: | definition=badminton equipment consisting of a ball of cork or rubber with a crown of feathers | synonyms=shuttlecock, birdie, shuttle

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 asked to do word sense disambiguation for the word "bird" in the given context. The context is: "Books and software everywhere. This being typed in a standing position. 1:20 a.m. DGAULT: Bolinas -- astride the San Andreas Fault. Didn't feel a thing, but noticed some strange <t>bird</t> behavior. Duck swarms."

The target is "bird" within the phrase "strange bird behavior. Duck swarms." So we need to choose the intended sense of "bird" here.

Candidate senses:
1. bird as an animal (warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates)
2. bird as food (flesh of a bird)
3. informal term for a young woman
4. a noise expressing displeasure (boo, hoot, etc.)
5. badminton equipment (shuttlecock)

Context: They didn't feel the San Andreas Fault (presumably an earthquake), but noticed some strange bird behavior: Duck swarms. "Bird" clearly refers to actual birds, specifically ducks. So sense 1 is the correct one. Sense 3 (young woman) doesn't fit; sense 2 (food) doesn't fit because it's about live behavior; sense 4 (noise) doesn't fit; sense 5 (badminton) doesn't fit.

Thus, the answer is sense_index 1.

But the instruction says: Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}. So we output {"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: behavior
Target surface form: behavior
Context:
Books and software everywhere. This being typed in a standing position. 1:20 a.m. DGAULT: Bolinas -- astride the San Andreas Fault. Didn't feel a thing, but noticed some strange bird <t>behavior</t>. Duck swarms.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=behavior%1:04:00:: | definition=manner of acting or controlling yourself | synonyms=behaviour, conduct, doings
2. sense_key=behavior%1:26:00:: | definition=the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances | synonyms=behaviour | examples=the behavior of small particles can be studied in experiments
3. sense_key=behavior%1:07:00:: | definition=(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people | synonyms=demeanor, demeanour, behaviour, conduct, deportment
4. sense_key=behavior%1:04:01:: | definition=(psychology) the aggregate of the responses or reactions or movements made by an organism in any situation | synonyms=behaviour

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 asked: "Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context." The target lemma is "behavior", surface form "behavior". Context: "Books and software everywhere. This being typed in a standing position. 1:20 a.m. DGAULT: Bolinas -- astride the San Andreas Fault. Didn't feel a thing, but noticed some strange bird <t>behavior</t>. Duck swarms."

We need to disambiguate "behavior" in "strange bird behavior". The candidate senses:
1. manner of acting or controlling yourself (human conduct)
2. the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances (like behavior of particles)
3. behavioral attributes, the way a person behaves toward other people (like demeanor)
4. (psychology) the aggregate of the responses or reactions or movements made by an organism in any situation.

The context is about birds: "noticed some strange bird behavior. Duck swarms." This refers to the actions of birds. Sense 4 is specifically about organisms, and psychology definition: responses/reactions/movements made by an organism. Sense 2 is about things like machines or substances, but examples: "the behavior of small particles". Sense 1 and 3 are human-specific (manner of acting, or demeanor toward others). Since birds are organisms, sense 4 fits best. The phrase "strange bird behavior" clearly refers to the observable actions of birds. Sense 4 is the psychological/biological sense, which applies to animals. So I choose sense 4.

Output JSON: {"sense_index": 4}


[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: duck
Target surface form: Duck
Context:
This being typed in a standing position. 1:20 a.m. DGAULT: Bolinas -- astride the San Andreas Fault. Didn't feel a thing, but noticed some strange bird behavior. <t>Duck</t> swarms. 3:25 a.m.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=duck%1:05:00:: | definition=small wild or domesticated web-footed broad-billed swimming bird usually having a depressed body and short legs
2. sense_key=duck%1:23:00:: | definition=(cricket) a score of nothing by a batsman | synonyms=duck's egg
3. sense_key=duck%1:13:00:: | definition=flesh of a duck (domestic or wild)
4. sense_key=duck%1:06:00:: | definition=a heavy cotton fabric of plain weave; used for clothing and tents

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 asked to perform word sense disambiguation for the target word "Duck" in the given context. The context is a tweet or message about an earthquake near Bolinas, along the San Andreas Fault. The person didn't feel the quake but noticed strange bird behavior, specifically "Duck swarms." So, "Duck" here refers to the bird, likely in the context of a flock of ducks. The candidate senses: 1 is about the bird (swimming bird), 2 is cricket term (score of nothing), 3 is the flesh/meat, 4 is a fabric. Clearly, the context talks about bird behavior, so sense 1 is correct. The instruction says: "Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}" where the index is the sense number from the list. So we should output {"sense_index": 1}.

provider: StreamLake


[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: swarm
Target surface form: swarms
Context:
This being typed in a standing position. 1:20 a.m. DGAULT: Bolinas -- astride the San Andreas Fault. Didn't feel a thing, but noticed some strange bird behavior. Duck <t>swarms</t>. 3:25 a.m.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=swarm%1:14:01:: | definition=a moving crowd | synonyms=drove, horde
2. sense_key=swarm%1:14:00:: | definition=a group of many things in the air or on the ground | synonyms=cloud | examples=a swarm of insects obscured the light; clouds of blossoms

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 asked to choose the best sense for "swarms" in the context: "noticed some strange bird behavior. Duck swarms." The target lemma is "swarm", and we have two candidate senses.

Sense 1: a moving crowd (syn: drove, horde). This is sense 1 for noun, "a moving crowd". Typically used for people or animals moving together.

Sense 2: a group of many things in the air or on the ground (syn: cloud; examples: a swarm of insects obscured the light; clouds of blossoms). This sense is more about a large number of things, often in the air, like insects.

In the context, "Duck swarms" refers to ducks. Ducks are birds. They can form groups. The phrase "strange bird behavior" suggests something unusual. Ducks might swarm, meaning a large group moving together. Both senses could apply. Sense 1 is "a moving crowd" – ducks moving as a crowd. Sense 2 is "a group of many things in the air or on the ground" – ducks are things on the ground or in the air. But sense 2's examples: insects, blossoms. It emphasizes the "cloud" aspect, often for insects. Ducks are birds, not typically called "clouds of ducks", but could be a "swarm of ducks" meaning a large group. However, "swarm" for birds is less common than "flock". But the text uses "swarms", so it's intentional. The context says "strange bird behavior", so ducks swarming might be unusual. Could be like a crowd. I lean towards sense 1: a moving crowd, as it fits better for animals like birds that move together. But both could work. The key difference: sense 1 explicitly says "moving crowd", sense 2 says "group of many things in air or on ground" which is more static? "Cloud" suggests a dense mass. Ducks swarming might be moving. The example "a swarm of insects obscured the light" insects are often moving. So both are plausible. But sense 1 is specifically "crowd", with synonyms "drove, horde", which are used for animals or people. "Cloud" is more for insects/blossoms. So likely sense 1 is better for ducks. However, note that WordNet also has a verb sense for swarm, but we are only given noun senses. So duck swarms: noun. The phrase "Duck swarms" could be interpreted as "swarms of ducks". So as a noun, it's a group. I'll choose sense 1 because it's a moving crowd, and ducks moving together is a crowd. The context says "strange bird behavior", so maybe they are swarming, i.e., gathering in large moving groups. I'll go with 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: feel
Target surface form: felt
Context:
Bolinas -- astride the San Andreas Fault. Didn't feel a thing, but noticed some strange bird behavior. Duck swarms. 3:25 a.m. SAMURAI: I just <t>felt</t> another aftershock a few seconds ago. I'm just numb.

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 are given the context: "Bolinas -- astride the San Andreas Fault. Didn't feel a thing, but noticed some strange bird behavior. Duck swarms. 3:25 a.m. SAMURAI: I just <t>felt</t> another aftershock a few seconds ago. I'm just numb."

The target word is "felt", the past tense of "feel". The context is about an earthquake scenario. The speaker says they just felt another aftershock. They mention being numb. This is about physically sensing the aftershock, a physical sensation. The person says "I'm just numb" which suggests they are not emotionally affected or they are physically numb, but the feeling is about the physical sensation of the aftershock.

Look at the candidate senses:

1. emotional sensation: "She felt resentful; He felt regret" - not about physical sensation.
2. come to believe based on emotion/intuition: "I feel that he doesn't like me" - not physical.
3. perceive by physical sensation, e.g., from skin or muscles: "He felt the wind; She felt an object brushing her arm" - this fits: feeling an aftershock is a physical sensation, like a vibration.
4. be conscious of a physical, mental, or emotional state: "I feel fine today; She felt tired" - this could be "I feel numb" but the context says "I just felt another aftershock ... I'm just numb." The "felt" is the act of sensing the aftershock, not the state of being numb. The focus is on feeling the event. Sense 4 is more about being conscious of a state. But here the sentence is "I just felt another aftershock" — that's perceiving an external physical event via the senses, not an internal state. So sense 3 is better.
5. feeling about oneself in reaction to someone's behavior: "She felt small" - not.
6. undergo passive experience: "We felt the effects of inflation" - this could be extended, but "felt the effects" is more about experiencing consequences. For an aftershock, it's a direct physical perception. Sense 3 is more direct.
7. be felt or perceived in a certain way: "The ground feels shaky" - this is about how something is perceived, not about a person feeling something. The subject is "I", so it's not this.
8. grope or feel in search: "He felt for his wallet" - no.
9. examine by touch: "Feel this soft cloth!" - active touching.
10. palpate: medical examination.
11. find by testing: "He felt his way around" - no.
12. produce a certain impression: "It feels nice" - no.
13. sexual: no.

Thus, sense 3 is the best. It directly matches: perceiving by physical sensation, like feeling an aftershock (vibration through ground/body). So answer: {"sense_index": 3}

provider: NextBit


[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: second
Target surface form: seconds
Context:
Bolinas -- astride the San Andreas Fault. Didn't feel a thing, but noticed some strange bird behavior. Duck swarms. 3:25 a.m. SAMURAI: I just felt another aftershock a few <t>seconds</t> ago. I'm just numb.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=second%1:28:00:: | definition=1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites | synonyms=sec, s
2. sense_key=second%1:28:01:: | definition=an indefinitely short time | synonyms=moment, mo, minute, bit | examples=wait just a moment; in a mo
3. sense_key=second%1:04:00:: | definition=the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed near the second of the bases in the infield | synonyms=second base
4. sense_key=second%1:28:02:: | definition=a particular point in time | synonyms=moment, minute, instant | examples=the moment he arrived the party began
5. sense_key=second%1:24:00:: | definition=following the first in an ordering or series | examples=he came in a close second
6. sense_key=second%1:23:00:: | definition=a 60th part of a minute of arc | synonyms=arcsecond | examples=the treasure is 2 minutes and 45 seconds south of here
7. sense_key=second%1:18:00:: | definition=the official attendant of a contestant in a duel or boxing match
8. sense_key=second%1:10:00:: | definition=a speech seconding a motion | synonyms=secondment, endorsement, indorsement | examples=do I hear a second?
9. sense_key=second%1:06:00:: | definition=the gear that has the second lowest forward gear ratio in the gear box of a motor vehicle | synonyms=second gear | examples=he had to shift down into second to make the hill
10. sense_key=second%1:06:01:: | definition=merchandise that has imperfections; usually sold at a reduced price without the brand name | synonyms=irregular

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 asked to perform Word Sense Disambiguation for the word "seconds" in the given context. The target lemma is "second" and the surface form is "seconds". The context is: "Bolinas -- astride the San Andreas Fault. Didn't feel a thing, but noticed some strange bird behavior. Duck swarms. 3:25 a.m. SAMURAI: I just felt another aftershock a few <t>seconds</t> ago. I'm just numb."

We need to choose the best indexed sense from the list provided. The senses are:

1. sense_key=second%1:28:00:: | definition=1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites | synonyms=sec, s
2. sense_key=second%1:28:01:: | definition=an indefinitely short time | synonyms=moment, mo, minute, bit | examples=wait just a moment; in a mo
3. sense_key=second%1:04:00:: | definition=... baseball ...
4. sense_key=second%1:28:02:: | definition=a particular point in time | synonyms=moment, minute, instant | examples=the moment he arrived the party began
5. sense_key=second%1:24:00:: | definition=following the first in an ordering or series
6. sense_key=second%1:23:00:: | definition=a 60th part of a minute of arc (arcsecond)
7. sense_key=second%1:18:00:: | official attendant in a duel or boxing match
8. sense_key=second%1:10:00:: | speech seconding a motion
9. sense_key=second%1:06:00:: | second gear
10. sense_key=second%1:06:01:: | irregular merchandise

Context: "I just felt another aftershock a few seconds ago." Here, "seconds" clearly refers to a unit of time. The phrase "a few seconds ago" indicates a short duration in the past. Could be sense 1 (exact 1/60 of a minute unit) or sense 2 (indefinitely short time). Sense 4 is "a particular point in time" (moment, instant). Sense 2 examples: "wait just a moment; in a mo" which are similar to "a few seconds ago" meaning a short while. But the word "seconds" is plural and used with "a few", which implies counting time units. Typically, when we say "a few seconds", we mean a small number of the unit seconds (sense 1). However, sensor 2 is the use as an indefinite short time, like "wait a second" meaning "wait a moment". But "a few seconds" could also be seen as an indefinitely short time, but it's quantized by "few" which suggests discrete units. In natural language, people say "it'll take a few seconds" often meaning a short duration, using seconds as a unit. The definition of sense 1 is the exact SI unit, and sense 2 is the informal "moment". The context is an aftershock: "I just felt another aftershock a few seconds ago." This is likely describing a precise short time interval (the time since the aftershock was felt). It's more literal: seconds as units of time. The examples for sense 2 are "wait just a moment; in a mo" which are more idiomatic. Sense 4 is "a particular point in time" with example "the moment he arrived the party began". That would be like "the second he arrived" but here it's "a few seconds ago", which is a time interval, not a specific point. Sense 1 fits best.

But note: sense 1 is the standard unit, sense 2 is an indefinitely short time (like "just a sec"). "A few seconds" is literally a few units of seconds. In many WSD tasks, such expressions are tagged as sense 1 (the unit). However, consider that the synset for sense 2 includes "moment, minute, bit" and examples like "wait just a moment". Saying "a few seconds ago" is more precise than just "a moment ago". Since the context mentions "3:25 a.m." and an earthquake, it's likely referring to actual seconds. Thus, I'll go with sense 1.

Return JSON: {"sense_index": 1}

provider: Novita


[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: numb
Target surface form: numb
Context:
Didn't feel a thing, but noticed some strange bird behavior. Duck swarms. 3:25 a.m. SAMURAI: I just felt another aftershock a few seconds ago. I'm just <t>numb</t>. 3:25 a.m.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=numb%5:00:00:insensible:00 | definition=lacking sensation | synonyms=asleep, benumbed | examples=my foot is asleep; numb with cold
2. sense_key=numb%5:00:00:insensitive:02 | definition=(followed by `to') not showing human feeling or sensitivity; unresponsive | synonyms=dead | examples=passersby were dead to our plea for help; numb to the cries for mercy
3. sense_key=numb%5:00:00:afraid:00 | definition=so frightened as to be unable to move; stunned or paralyzed with terror; petrified | examples=too numb with fear to move

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: "SAMURAI: I just felt another aftershock a few seconds ago. I'm just numb." The context is about feeling an aftershock, but the speaker says they are "numb". Let's analyze the senses:

Sense 1: lacking sensation. Example: "my foot is asleep; numb with cold". This is physical lack of sensation. The context: after feeling an aftershock, the speaker feels numb. Could be physical numbness from fear or shock.

Sense 2: (followed by 'to') not showing human feeling or sensitivity; unresponsive. Example: "passersby were dead to our plea for help; numb to the cries for mercy". This is metaphorical, emotional insensitivity or unresponsiveness. In the context, the speaker just felt an aftershock, so they might be emotionally numb or unresponsive to further shocks? But the phrase says "I'm just numb" without 'to'. Sense 2 specifically says 'followed by to', but in the sentence it's not followed by 'to', just "I'm just numb." However, the sense definition says "not showing human feeling or sensitivity; unresponsive" and synonyms "dead". Could be interpreted as emotional numbness.

Sense 3: so frightened as to be unable to move; stunned or paralyzed with terror; petrified. Example: "too numb with fear to move". This is fear-induced paralysis. The context mentions feeling an aftershock, which could cause fear and lead to a state of being numb with fear. The speaker says "I'm just numb" after feeling another aftershock. That fits well: they are so frightened they are numb.

Now, which is the best? Sense 3 is specifically about fear. Note that in the sentence, the speaker says "I just felt another aftershock a few seconds ago. I'm just numb." The feeling of an aftershock could be frightening. Also, the broader context includes "Didn't feel a thing, but noticed some strange bird behavior. Duck swarms. 3:25 a.m." This might indicate an eerie situation, possibly adding to fear. "Duck swarms" and strange bird behavior could be unusual, frightening. So sense 3 seems appropriate.

Sense 1 is physical lack of sensation. While one might physically not feel the aftershock due to numbness, the speaker explicitly says "I'm just numb", not "my foot is numb" or something. It's more likely emotional. Sense 2 requires "to" and is about being unresponsive to something, like cries for mercy. That doesn't directly fit here. Sense 3 matches the likely emotional state after an aftershock: stunned or paralyzed with fear.

Thus, I choose sense 3.


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

[User]
Target lemma: seem
Target surface form: seems
Context:
SAMURAI: I just felt another aftershock a few seconds ago. I'm just numb. 3:25 a.m. MACPOST: Downtown Bolinas <t>seems</t> to be the part of town that's worst off. No power, minimal phones, and a mess of mayonnaise, wine, and everything else all over the floors of the big old general store and the People's Co-op.

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

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

reasoning_content:
We are asked to perform WSD for the target word "seems" in the given context. The candidate senses are numbered 1 through 4. We need to pick the best sense.

Context: "Downtown Bolinas seems to be the part of town that's worst off." The speaker is describing the situation: downtown seems to be the worst-off part. The structure is "X seems to be Y", which is a common use of "seem" to indicate an impression or appearance.

Let's examine senses:

1. sense_key=seem%2:39:00:: | definition=give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect | synonyms=look, appear | examples=She seems to be sleeping; This appears to be a very difficult problem
   - This sense is about giving an impression or outward aspect. The example "She seems to be sleeping" matches the structure "seems to be" + adjective/condition. The context: "Downtown Bolinas seems to be the part of town that's worst off" is similar: it's an impression about the state of downtown.

2. sense_key=seem%2:39:01:: | definition=seem to be true, probable, or apparent | synonyms=appear | examples=It seems that he is very gifted; It appears that the weather in California is very bad
   - This sense is used with "it seems that..." clauses, indicating that something appears true or probable. The context does not use "it seems that"; it uses "seems to be" with a noun phrase complement. So this sense is less likely.

3. sense_key=seem%2:42:00:: | definition=appear to exist | examples=There seems no reason to go ahead with the project now
   - This sense uses "there seems" to indicate existence or non-existence. The context says "Downtown Bolinas seems to be...", not "there seems". So this is not a fit.

4. sense_key=seem%2:39:02:: | definition=appear to one's own mind or opinion | examples=I seem to be misunderstood by everyone; I can't seem to learn these Chinese characters
   - This sense is subjective, about one's own perception or personal experience. The example "I seem to be misunderstood" involves the speaker's own state. The context is about an objective description of a town's condition, not the speaker's personal opinion about themselves. So it's not fitting.

Comparing 1 and 2: Sense 1 is the standard copular use ("seem" + adjective/noun phrase) to express an impression. Sense 2 is for propositions with "it seems that". The context is "Downtown Bolinas seems to be the part of town that's worst off" – that's exactly like "She seems to be sleeping": subject + seems + to be + predicate. So sense 1 is the best match.

Thus, the answer is 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: part
Target surface form: part
Context:
SAMURAI: I just felt another aftershock a few seconds ago. I'm just numb. 3:25 a.m. MACPOST: Downtown Bolinas seems to be the <t>part</t> of town that's worst off. No power, minimal phones, and a mess of mayonnaise, wine, and everything else all over the floors of the big old general store and the People's Co-op.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=part%1:24:00:: | definition=something determined in relation to something that includes it | synonyms=portion, component part, component, constituent | examples=he wanted to feel a part of something bigger than himself; I read a portion of the manuscript
2. sense_key=part%1:06:00:: | definition=something less than the whole of a human artifact | synonyms=portion | examples=the rear part of the house; glue the two parts together
3. sense_key=part%1:17:00:: | definition=a portion of a natural object | synonyms=piece | examples=they analyzed the river into three parts; he needed a piece of granite
4. sense_key=part%1:09:02:: | definition=that which concerns a person with regard to a particular role or situation | examples=it requires vigilance on our part; they resisted every effort on his part
5. sense_key=part%1:15:00:: | definition=the extended spatial location of something | synonyms=region | examples=the farming regions of France; religions in all parts of the world
6. sense_key=part%1:04:01:: | definition=the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group | synonyms=function, office, role | examples=the function of a teacher; the government must do its part
7. sense_key=part%1:09:01:: | definition=an actor's portrayal of someone in a play | synonyms=character, role, theatrical role, persona | examples=she played the part of Desdemona
8. sense_key=part%1:21:00:: | definition=assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group | synonyms=share, portion, percentage | examples=he wanted his share in cash
9. sense_key=part%1:09:00:: | definition=one of the portions into which something is regarded as divided and which together constitute a whole | synonyms=section, division | examples=the written part of the exam; the finance section of the company
10. sense_key=part%1:08:01:: | definition=a line of scalp that can be seen when sections of hair are combed in opposite directions | synonyms=parting | examples=his part was right in the middle
11. sense_key=part%1:10:00:: | definition=the melody carried by a particular voice or instrument in polyphonic music | synonyms=voice | examples=he tried to sing the tenor part
12. sense_key=part%1:04:03:: | definition=the part played by a person in bringing about a result | synonyms=contribution, share | examples=I am proud of my contribution in advancing the project; they all did their share of the work

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 sentence: "Downtown Bolinas seems to be the part of town that's worst off." The target word is "part" in "the <t>part</t> of town". We need to choose the correct WordNet sense from the 12 candidates.

Let's analyze the context: "the part of town that's worst off" means a specific section or area or district of the town. It refers to a geographical region within the town. So we need a sense that denotes a portion or region of a larger whole, specifically a spatial location or area.

Candidate senses:
1. something determined in relation to something that includes it (portion, component part, component, constituent) - abstract, not necessarily spatial; example: "he wanted to feel a part of something bigger than himself". Might fit, but not ideal because it's about being a component, not a spatial region.
2. something less than the whole of a human artifact (portion) - "the rear part of the house; glue the two parts together". "Part of a house" could be a room or section, but "town" is not a human artifact in the same sense? A town includes buildings, but "town" is more of a geographical entity. This sense is for artifacts, like a machine or a house. The example with house might be close, but town is not a single artifact; it's a settlement. Better to check other senses.
3. a portion of a natural object (piece) - "they analyzed the river into three parts; he needed a piece of granite". Town is not a natural object; it's man-made. So unlikely.
4. that which concerns a person with regard to a particular role or situation - "it requires vigilance on our part". This is about obligation/role, not spatial.
5. the extended spatial location of something (region) - "the farming regions of France; religions in all parts of the world". This directly matches "part of town" as a spatial region. Synonyms: region. Example: "religions in all parts of the world" -> parts = regions. So "Downtown Bolinas seems to be the part of town that's worst off" = the region of town.
6. the actions and activities assigned to or required of a person or group (function, office, role) - not spatial.
7. actor's portrayal - not.
8. assets belonging to or due to an individual (share, portion) - not.
9. one of the portions into which something is regarded as divided and which together constitute a whole (section, division) - "the written part of the exam; the finance section of the company". This is about abstract divisions, like sections of an organization or a test. "Part of town" could be considered a section, but town is not an abstract entity; it's a physical place. Sense 9 might work, but it's more about conceptual divisions. Example: "finance section of the company" is a department, not a physical region. "Written part of the exam" is a component. However, "part of town" could be seen as a division of the town. But Sense 5 explicitly says "extended spatial location of something" and synonyms "region". That seems more precise. Sense 9 does not mention spatial; it's about conceptual divisions. So Sense 5 is better.
10. line of scalp - no.
11. melody carried by a voice - no.
12. part played by a person in bringing about a result (contribution, share) - no.

Thus, the best is Sense 5: the extended spatial location of something (region). It's exactly "part of town" meaning a region of the town. The town is a spatial entity, so "part" refers to its spatial sub-region.

Check example: "religions in all parts of the world" -> parts = regions. So Sense 5 is appropriate.

Therefore, I will choose sense index 5 (1-indexed, but WordNet list given from 1 to 12). So answer: {"sense_index": 5}.


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

[User]
Target lemma: town
Target surface form: town
Context:
SAMURAI: I just felt another aftershock a few seconds ago. I'm just numb. 3:25 a.m. MACPOST: Downtown Bolinas seems to be the part of <t>town</t> that's worst off. No power, minimal phones, and a mess of mayonnaise, wine, and everything else all over the floors of the big old general store and the People's Co-op.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=town%1:15:00:: | definition=an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city | examples=they drive through town on their way to work
2. sense_key=town%1:14:00:: | definition=the people living in a municipality smaller than a city | synonyms=townspeople, townsfolk | examples=the whole town cheered the team
3. sense_key=town%1:15:01:: | definition=an administrative division of a county | synonyms=township | examples=the town is responsible for snow removal
4. sense_key=town%1:18:00:: | definition=United States architect who was noted for his design and construction of truss bridges (1784-1844) | synonyms=Ithiel Town

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 asked to do word sense disambiguation for the target word "town" in the given context. The target surface form is "town", and the context is:

"SAMURAI: I just felt another aftershock a few seconds ago. I'm just numb. 3:25 a.m. MACPOST: Downtown Bolinas seems to be the part of <t>town</t> that's worst off. No power, minimal phones, and a mess of mayonnaise, wine, and everything else all over the floors of the big old general store and the People's Co-op."

The candidate senses are:

1. sense_key=town%1:15:00:: | definition=an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city | examples=they drive through town on their way to work
2. sense_key=town%1:14:00:: | definition=the people living in a municipality smaller than a city | synonyms=townspeople, townsfolk | examples=the whole town cheered the team
3. sense_key=town%1:15:01:: | definition=an administrative division of a county | synonyms=township | examples=the town is responsible for snow removal
4. sense_key=town%1:18:00:: | definition=United States architect who was noted for his design and construction of truss bridges (1784-1844) | synonyms=Ithiel Town

We need to choose the single best indexed sense. The context mentions "Downtown Bolinas seems to be the part of town that's worst off." Here, "town" refers to the place itself, specifically Bolinas as a geographical area. It is not referring to the people living there, nor to an administrative division (though Bolinas might be an unincorporated community, it's not a "township" in the formal sense), and certainly not to the architect. The example in sense 1 ("they drive through town") aligns with the usage here, where "town" refers to the urban area. The context describes physical damage to a store and co-op, which is about the location, not the inhabitants. Thus, sense 1 is the best fit.

So the answer is {"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: phone
Target surface form: phones
Context:
I just felt another aftershock a few seconds ago. I'm just numb. 3:25 a.m. MACPOST: Downtown Bolinas seems to be the part of town that's worst off. No power, minimal <t>phones</t>, and a mess of mayonnaise, wine, and everything else all over the floors of the big old general store and the People's Co-op. The quivers move through my house every few minutes at unpredictable intervals, and the mouse that's been living in my kitchen has taken refuge under my desk.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=phone%1:06:00:: | definition=electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds | synonyms=telephone, telephone set | examples=I talked to him on the telephone
2. sense_key=phone%1:10:00:: | definition=(phonetics) an individual sound unit of speech without concern as to whether or not it is a phoneme of some language | synonyms=speech sound, sound
3. sense_key=phone%1:06:01:: | definition=electro-acoustic transducer for converting electric signals into sounds; it is held over or inserted into the ear | synonyms=earphone, earpiece, headphone | examples=it was not the typing but the earphones that she disliked

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: "phones" in context: "Downtown Bolinas seems to be the part of town that's worst off. No power, minimal phones, and a mess of mayonnaise..." So they are talking about after an aftershock, no power, and "minimal phones". This likely means telephones, as in communication devices. The sense of "phones" here refers to telephones. The context mentions no power, so perhaps landline phones or mobile phones? But "minimal phones" means few functioning telephones. So sense 1 fits: electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals... synonyms: telephone, telephone set. Sense 3 is earphone/headphone, which is less likely because they're talking about a town after an earthquake, and "minimal phones" wouldn't typically refer to earphones. Sense 2 is a speech sound unit, obviously not. So sense 1 is correct.

Thus, {"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: mess
Target surface form: mess
Context:
I just felt another aftershock a few seconds ago. I'm just numb. 3:25 a.m. MACPOST: Downtown Bolinas seems to be the part of town that's worst off. No power, minimal phones, and a <t>mess</t> of mayonnaise, wine, and everything else all over the floors of the big old general store and the People's Co-op. The quivers move through my house every few minutes at unpredictable intervals, and the mouse that's been living in my kitchen has taken refuge under my desk.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=mess%1:26:00:: | definition=a state of confusion and disorderliness | synonyms=messiness, muss, mussiness | examples=the house was a mess; she smoothed the mussiness of the bed
2. sense_key=mess%1:26:02:: | definition=informal terms for a difficult situation | synonyms=fix, hole, jam, muddle, pickle, kettle of fish | examples=he got into a terrible fix; he made a muddle of his marriage
3. sense_key=mess%1:13:01:: | definition=soft semiliquid food | examples=a mess of porridge
4. sense_key=mess%1:13:00:: | definition=a meal eaten in a mess hall by service personnel
5. sense_key=mess%1:06:00:: | definition=a (large) military dining room where service personnel eat or relax | synonyms=mess hall
6. sense_key=mess%1:23:00:: | definition=(often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent | synonyms=batch, deal, flock, good deal, great deal, hatful | examples=a batch of letters; a deal of trouble

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: "mess" in the context: "...and a mess of mayonnaise, wine, and everything else all over the floors..." The candidate senses:
1. state of confusion and disorderliness (messiness) - example: the house was a mess
2. informal terms for a difficult situation (fix, jam, etc.) - example: he got into a terrible fix
3. soft semiliquid food - example: a mess of porridge
4. a meal eaten in a mess hall
5. a military dining room
6. a large number or amount (batch, deal, etc.) - example: a batch of letters; a deal of trouble

Context: "a mess of mayonnaise, wine, and everything else all over the floors". This is clearly not about a state of confusion (sense 1) though it could imply disorder, but the phrase "a mess of" is a quantifier meaning a large amount. Sense 6 is specifically "a large number or amount or extent", often followed by 'of'. Example: "a mess of porridge" is listed under sense 3, but sense 3 is defined as "soft semiliquid food" and that example is "a mess of porridge" meaning a serving of soft food? Actually, sense 3: "soft semiliquid food" with example "a mess of porridge". That could be a specific food sense. But here, "a mess of mayonnaise, wine, and everything else" is not describing a soft semiliquid food as a single dish; it's a mixture spilled on the floor. It's more like a large amount of various things. Sense 6: (often followed by 'of') a large number or amount or extent. Synonyms: batch, deal, flock, etc. This fits well: "a mess of mayonnaise, wine, and everything else" = a large amount of those things. Sense 1 is about a state of disorder, but the phrase "a mess" alone could be sense 1, but with "of ..." it's more likely sense 6. Note the example for sense 6: "a batch of letters; a deal of trouble". So "a mess of something" means a lot. Thus, sense 6 is the 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: wine
Target surface form: wine
Context:
I just felt another aftershock a few seconds ago. I'm just numb. 3:25 a.m. MACPOST: Downtown Bolinas seems to be the part of town that's worst off. No power, minimal phones, and a mess of mayonnaise, <t>wine</t>, and everything else all over the floors of the big old general store and the People's Co-op. The quivers move through my house every few minutes at unpredictable intervals, and the mouse that's been living in my kitchen has taken refuge under my desk.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=wine%1:13:00:: | definition=fermented juice (of grapes especially) | synonyms=vino
2. sense_key=wine%1:07:00:: | definition=a red as dark as red wine | synonyms=wine-colored, wine-coloured

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 asked to find the best sense for "wine" in the context. The context: "a mess of mayonnaise, wine, and everything else all over the floors of the big old general store and the People's Co-op." So wine here is clearly the drink, likely spilled on the floor along with mayonnaise. The first sense: fermented juice (of grapes especially), synonyms: vino. That's the beverage. Second sense: a red as dark as red wine, a color. That doesn't fit because they're talking about a mess of substances on the floor, not a color. So sense 1 is correct. Return JSON with sense_index:

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: floor
Target surface form: floors
Context:
I just felt another aftershock a few seconds ago. I'm just numb. 3:25 a.m. MACPOST: Downtown Bolinas seems to be the part of town that's worst off. No power, minimal phones, and a mess of mayonnaise, wine, and everything else all over the <t>floors</t> of the big old general store and the People's Co-op. The quivers move through my house every few minutes at unpredictable intervals, and the mouse that's been living in my kitchen has taken refuge under my desk.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=floor%1:06:00:: | definition=the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure) | synonyms=flooring | examples=they needed rugs to cover the bare floors; we spread our sleeping bags on the dry floor of the tent
2. sense_key=floor%1:06:01:: | definition=a structure consisting of a room or set of rooms at a single position along a vertical scale | synonyms=level, storey, story | examples=what level is the office on?
3. sense_key=floor%1:10:00:: | definition=a lower limit | synonyms=base | examples=the government established a wage floor
4. sense_key=floor%1:17:01:: | definition=the ground on which people and animals move about | examples=the fire spared the forest floor
5. sense_key=floor%1:17:00:: | definition=the bottom surface of any lake or other body of water
6. sense_key=floor%1:17:02:: | definition=the lower inside surface of any hollow structure | examples=the floor of the pelvis; the floor of the cave
7. sense_key=floor%1:14:00:: | definition=the occupants of a floor | examples=the whole floor complained about the lack of heat
8. sense_key=floor%1:07:00:: | definition=the parliamentary right to address an assembly | examples=the chairman granted him the floor
9. sense_key=floor%1:06:03:: | definition=the legislative hall where members debate and vote and conduct other business | examples=there was a motion from the floor
10. sense_key=floor%1:06:02:: | definition=a large room in a exchange where the trading is done | synonyms=trading floor | examples=he is a floor trader

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: "Downtown Bolinas seems to be the part of town that's worst off. No power, minimal phones, and a mess of mayonnaise, wine, and everything else all over the floors of the big old general store and the People's Co-op." The target is "floors". We need to pick the best sense from the candidates. The context mentions a mess of mayonnaise, wine, etc., all over the floors of the general store and the Co-op. Clearly, this refers to the physical surface inside a building, i.e., the lower horizontal surface. Sense 1 is: definition=the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure), synonyms=flooring, examples=they needed rugs to cover the bare floors; we spread our sleeping bags on the dry floor of the tent. That matches perfectly. Other senses: 2 (level/storey) doesn't fit; 3 (lower limit) no; 4 (ground/forest floor) not indoors; 5 (lake floor) no; 6 (inside of hollow structure like cave) not typical for a store; 7 (occupants) no; 8 (parliamentary right) no; 9 (legislative hall) no; 10 (trading floor) no. So sense_index 1.

provider: DeepInfra


[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: big
Target surface form: big
Context:
I just felt another aftershock a few seconds ago. I'm just numb. 3:25 a.m. MACPOST: Downtown Bolinas seems to be the part of town that's worst off. No power, minimal phones, and a mess of mayonnaise, wine, and everything else all over the floors of the <t>big</t> old general store and the People's Co-op. The quivers move through my house every few minutes at unpredictable intervals, and the mouse that's been living in my kitchen has taken refuge under my desk.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=big%3:00:01:: | definition=above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent | synonyms=large | examples=a large city; set out for the big city
2. sense_key=big%5:00:00:important:00 | definition=significant | examples=graduation was a big day in his life
3. sense_key=big%5:00:00:intense:00 | definition=very intense | synonyms=bad | examples=a bad headache; in a big rage
4. sense_key=big%5:00:00:loud:00 | definition=loud and firm | examples=a big voice; big bold piano sounds
5. sense_key=big%5:00:00:conspicuous:00 | definition=conspicuous in position or importance | synonyms=large, prominent | examples=a big figure in the movement; big man on campus
6. sense_key=big%5:00:00:intemperate:00 | definition=prodigious | synonyms=heavy | examples=big spender; big eater
7. sense_key=big%5:00:02:proud:00 | definition=exhibiting self-importance | synonyms=boastful, braggart, bragging, braggy, cock-a-hoop, crowing | examples=big talk
8. sense_key=big%5:00:00:proud:00 | definition=feeling self-importance | synonyms=swelled, vainglorious | examples=too big for his britches; had a swelled head
9. sense_key=big%5:00:00:mature:01 | definition=(of animals) fully developed | synonyms=adult, full-grown, fully grown, grown, grownup | examples=an adult animal; a grown woman
10. sense_key=big%5:00:00:heavy:08 | definition=marked by intense physical force | examples=a big wind
11. sense_key=big%5:00:00:generous:02 | definition=generous and understanding and tolerant | synonyms=large, magnanimous | examples=a heart big enough to hold no grudges; that's very big of you to be so forgiving
12. sense_key=big%5:00:00:generous:01 | definition=given or giving freely | synonyms=bighearted, bounteous, bountiful, freehanded, handsome, giving | examples=was a big tipper; the bounteous goodness of God
13. sense_key=big%5:00:00:pregnant:00 | definition=in an advanced stage of pregnancy | synonyms=enceinte, expectant, gravid, great, large, heavy | examples=was big with child; was great with child

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 context: "I just felt another aftershock a few seconds ago. I'm just numb. 3:25 a.m. MACPOST: Downtown Bolinas seems to be the part of town that's worst off. No power, minimal phones, and a mess of mayonnaise, wine, and everything else all over the floors of the big old general store and the People's Co-op. The quivers move through my house every few minutes at unpredictable intervals, and the mouse that's been living in my kitchen has taken refuge under my desk."

The target word is "big" in the phrase "the big old general store". We need to choose the best sense from the provided list.

The word "big" here modifies "old general store". It's a store that is big and old. What kind of "big" is meant? Likely it refers to the physical size of the store, i.e., large in size. Let's check the senses:

1. big%3:00:01:: | definition=above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent | synonyms=large | examples=a large city; set out for the big city

This seems to be the most straightforward: a big store means a large store. The context mentions it's a general store, and there's a mess all over the floors, but that doesn't change the size. "big old general store" is a common phrase indicating a large, old store. The other senses are more metaphorical or specific: significant (2), intense (3), loud (4), prominent (5), prodigious (6), boastful (7), self-important (8), mature (9), physical force (10), generous (11,12), pregnant (13). None of those fit the context of a physical store.

Sense 1: "above average in size" fits perfectly. The example "a large city; set out for the big city" also shows big meaning large. So I'll go with sense 1.

But let's double-check: could "big" be sense 5 (prominent)? "a big figure in the movement; big man on campus" - that's about importance, not size. For a store, if it's the main store, but the context just says "the big old general store", it's more likely size. Also, it's "big old" modifying "general store", so it's describing its physical characteristics. So sense 1 is correct.

Thus, the answer is 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: old
Target surface form: old
Context:
I just felt another aftershock a few seconds ago. I'm just numb. 3:25 a.m. MACPOST: Downtown Bolinas seems to be the part of town that's worst off. No power, minimal phones, and a mess of mayonnaise, wine, and everything else all over the floors of the big <t>old</t> general store and the People's Co-op. The quivers move through my house every few minutes at unpredictable intervals, and the mouse that's been living in my kitchen has taken refuge under my desk.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=old%3:00:02:: | definition=(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age | examples=his mother is very old; a ripe old age
2. sense_key=old%3:00:01:: | definition=of long duration; not new | examples=old tradition; old house
3. sense_key=old%5:00:00:familiar:00 | definition=(used for emphasis) very familiar | examples=good old boy; same old story
4. sense_key=old%5:00:00:experienced:00 | definition=skilled through long experience | synonyms=older | examples=an old offender; the older soldiers
5. sense_key=old%5:00:03:past:00 | definition=belonging to some prior time | synonyms=erstwhile, former, onetime, quondam, sometime | examples=erstwhile friend; our former glory
6. sense_key=old%5:00:00:genuine:00 | definition=(used informally especially for emphasis) | synonyms=honest-to-god, honest-to-goodness, sure-enough | examples=a real honest-to-god live cowboy; had us a high old time
7. sense_key=old%5:00:00:early:01 | definition=of a very early stage in development | examples=Old English is also called Anglo Saxon; Old High German is High German from the middle of the 9th to the end of the 11th century
8. sense_key=old%5:00:00:preceding:00 | definition=just preceding something else in time or order | synonyms=previous | examples=the previous owner; my old house was larger

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 asked to disambiguate the word "old" in the context: "...big old general store..." The target is "old" in the phrase "big old general store". We need to pick the best indexed sense from the given list. The context is about a town after an earthquake, mentioning a general store that's a mess. "Big old general store" suggests a store that has been there for a long time, a traditional, possibly long-established store. It's not about a person's age, so sense 1 (having lived long) is out. Sense 2: "of long duration; not new" fits well: an old store is one that has existed for a long time, not new. Sense 3: "very familiar" like "good old boy" – "old" here could be an intensifier expressing familiarity, but "big old" is an idiomatic phrase where "old" often acts as an intensifier without necessarily meaning aged. For example, "a big old house" can be just big, maybe old, but "old" can be a colloquial intensifier. Sense 6 is: "(used informally especially for emphasis)" with synonyms like "honest-to-god", and example: "had us a high old time". That sense is for informal emphasis, often in phrases like "high old time", "big old", etc. However, in "big old general store", it's ambiguous: it could mean a store that is both big and old (age), or it could be an intensifier. Looking at the examples: Sense 2 includes "old house", which is similar. Sense 6 explicitly mentions informal emphasis, with examples like "a real honest-to-god live cowboy" and "high old time". But "big old" is a common phrase where "old" is often an intensifier, not necessarily implying age. In the context, the store is described as a general store, perhaps a longstanding establishment. The co-op is also mentioned. It might be an actual old store. But the phrase "big old" might just be a colloquial way of saying "big". Let's examine the sentences: "a mess of mayonnaise, wine, and everything else all over the floors of the big old general store and the People's Co-op." The writer is describing the aftermath. It's informal narration. "Big old" could indeed be the informal intensifier sense. However, the store might literally be old. Which sense is more likely in this context? The WordNet gloss for sense 6 is "(used informally especially for emphasis)" with the note that it's often used informally. Sense 2 is straightforward "not new". The candidate senses include sense 5: belonging to some prior time, but that's more like "former", which doesn't fit here. Sense 8: just preceding, like "previous owner", not applicable.

Comparing sense 2 and sense 6: In "big old X", "old" often just adds emphasis, similar to "big ol'". It's a colloquialism. The context is a personal account (MACPOST), which is informal. The phrase "big old" is a fixed expression. I'd lean toward sense 6 as the intensifier. But let's check the examples for sense 6: "a real honest-to-god live cowboy; had us a high old time". They don't show "big old", but the description "used informally especially for emphasis" fits. Sense 2 would be more literal. In many WSD datasets, "big old" is often tagged as the intensifier sense if available. Given the choices, sense 6 explicitly mentions informal emphasis, and "big old" is a classic example of that. Sense 3 is "very familiar" like "good old boy", which also has an informal intensifying flavor, but it says "very familiar". "Old" in "big old" isn't necessarily about familiarity; it's just an intensifier. Sense 6 is the most general intensifier. I think sense 6 is the best fit.

Thus, I'll select sense_index 6.


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

[User]
Target lemma: quiver
Target surface form: quivers
Context:
I'm just numb. 3:25 a.m. MACPOST: Downtown Bolinas seems to be the part of town that's worst off. No power, minimal phones, and a mess of mayonnaise, wine, and everything else all over the floors of the big old general store and the People's Co-op. The <t>quivers</t> move through my house every few minutes at unpredictable intervals, and the mouse that's been living in my kitchen has taken refuge under my desk. It runs out frantically now and then, and is clearly pretty distressed.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=quiver%1:12:00:: | definition=an almost pleasurable sensation of fright | synonyms=frisson, shiver, chill, shudder, thrill, tingle | examples=a frisson of surprise shot through him
2. sense_key=quiver%1:26:00:: | definition=a shaky motion | synonyms=shaking, shakiness, trembling, quivering, vibration, palpitation | examples=the shaking of his fingers as he lit his pipe
3. sense_key=quiver%1:06:00:: | definition=case for holding arrows
4. sense_key=quiver%1:04:00:: | definition=the act of vibrating | synonyms=vibration, quivering

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 asked to disambiguate the word "quivers" in the given context. The target lemma is "quiver" and surface form "quivers". The context describes a situation after some event (earthquake?): "Downtown Bolinas seems to be the part of town that's worst off. No power, minimal phones, and a mess of mayonnaise, wine, and everything else all over the floors... The quivers move through my house every few minutes at unpredictable intervals, and the mouse... runs out frantically... clearly pretty distressed."

So "quivers" are moving through the house at intervals, like shaking or tremors. That fits sense 2: "a shaky motion" (shaking, trembling, vibration). Or sense 4: "the act of vibrating". But sense 2 is about a shaky motion, the noun form. Sense 4 is also very similar: "the act of vibrating". However, sense 2's examples "the shaking of his fingers" imply a trembling motion, while sense 4 is more general vibration. In the context, "quivers move through my house" suggests seismic tremors, shaking. It's a shaky motion, a trembling. Both 2 and 4 are plausible, but which one is the best match? Let's compare definitions: sense 2: "a shaky motion" (synonyms: shaking, shakiness, trembling, quivering, vibration, palpitation). Sense 4: "the act of vibrating" (synonyms: vibration, quivering). The context says "quivers move through my house", which implies a wave of shaking, like an earthquake aftershock. That is more of "a shaky motion" rather than "the act of vibrating" as an abstract act. Also, sense 2 includes "shaking" and "trembling" which are commonly used for earthquakes. Sense 1 is about an emotional frisson, not applicable. Sense 3 is arrow case, not applicable. So I'll go with sense 2.

Now output JSON with sense_index as integer: {"sense_index": 2}.


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

[User]
Target lemma: house
Target surface form: house
Context:
I'm just numb. 3:25 a.m. MACPOST: Downtown Bolinas seems to be the part of town that's worst off. No power, minimal phones, and a mess of mayonnaise, wine, and everything else all over the floors of the big old general store and the People's Co-op. The quivers move through my <t>house</t> every few minutes at unpredictable intervals, and the mouse that's been living in my kitchen has taken refuge under my desk. It runs out frantically now and then, and is clearly pretty distressed.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=house%1:06:00:: | definition=a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families | examples=he has a house on Cape Cod; she felt she had to get out of the house
2. sense_key=house%1:14:01:: | definition=the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments | synonyms=firm, business firm | examples=he worked for a brokerage house
3. sense_key=house%1:14:04:: | definition=the members of a religious community living together
4. sense_key=house%1:14:03:: | definition=the audience gathered together in a theatre or cinema | examples=the house applauded; he counted the house
5. sense_key=house%1:14:02:: | definition=an official assembly having legislative powers | examples=a bicameral legislature has two houses
6. sense_key=house%1:14:00:: | definition=aristocratic family line | examples=the House of York
7. sense_key=house%1:04:00:: | definition=play in which children take the roles of father or mother or children and pretend to interact like adults | examples=the children were playing house
8. sense_key=house%1:15:00:: | definition=(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided | synonyms=sign of the zodiac, star sign, sign, mansion, planetary house
9. sense_key=house%1:14:06:: | definition=the management of a gambling house or casino | examples=the house gets a percentage of every bet
10. sense_key=house%1:14:05:: | definition=a social unit living together | synonyms=family, household, home, menage | examples=he moved his family to Virginia; It was a good Christian household
11. sense_key=house%1:06:02:: | definition=a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented | synonyms=theater, theatre | examples=the house was full
12. sense_key=house%1:06:01:: | definition=a building in which something is sheltered or located | examples=they had a large carriage house

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: Target lemma: house, target surface form: house. Context: "The quivers move through my house every few minutes". The speaker is describing an earthquake or aftershocks; they feel the quivers moving through their house. The house is a physical building where they live. The most fitting sense is a dwelling. Looking at options: sense 1: "a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families". That matches. Other senses: business firm, religious community, audience, assembly, family line, children's game, astrology, gambling house, social unit, theater, building for shelter. None of these fit the context of a physical dwelling being shaken by quivers. Therefore, sense_index 1 is correct.

Return JSON: {"sense_index":