[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: trouble
Target surface form: trouble
Context:
Give me your address. It will take a little time. I want to study your landlord's habits and movements first. You see, I always make it look like an accident. Maybe suicide, if it looks reasonable. In that way there's no <t>trouble</t> for the customer ". Haney's eyebrows flew up.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=trouble%1:09:00:: | definition=a source of difficulty | synonyms=problem | examples=one trouble after another delayed the job; what's the problem?
2. sense_key=trouble%1:11:01:: | definition=an angry disturbance | synonyms=fuss, bother, hassle | examples=he didn't want to make a fuss; they had labor trouble
3. sense_key=trouble%1:11:00:: | definition=an event causing distress or pain | examples=what is the trouble?; heart trouble
4. sense_key=trouble%1:04:02:: | definition=an effort that is inconvenient | synonyms=difficulty | examples=I went to a lot of trouble; he won without any trouble
5. sense_key=trouble%1:12:03:: | definition=a strong feeling of anxiety | synonyms=worry | examples=his worry over the prospect of being fired; it is not work but worry that kills
6. sense_key=trouble%1:26:02:: | definition=an unwanted pregnancy | examples=he got several girls in 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 asked: "Give me your address. It will take a little time. I want to study your landlord's habits and movements first. You see, I always make it look like an accident. Maybe suicide, if it looks reasonable. In that way there's no trouble for the customer." Haney's eyebrows flew up.

Target lemma: trouble. Surface form: trouble. Context: ... no trouble for the customer.

We need to pick the best sense from the candidates.

Analyze each sense:

1. sense 1: a source of difficulty. Example: one trouble after another delayed the job. In context, "no trouble for the customer" might mean no difficulty for the customer. But the speaker is talking about making a murder look like an accident or suicide so that there is no trouble for the customer. It might imply that the customer won't face any problems or difficulties. But let's see other senses.

2. sense 2: an angry disturbance. Synonyms: fuss, bother, hassle. Example: he didn't want to make a fuss; labor trouble. Could "no trouble" mean no fuss, no disturbance? Possibly, if the customer would otherwise be disturbed by an investigation. But the context is about avoiding suspicion, making it look like an accident, so the customer isn't implicated. That might be more about avoiding problems or difficulties rather than an angry disturbance.

3. sense 3: an event causing distress or pain. Examples: what is the trouble?; heart trouble. This seems less likely because "trouble" here is about avoiding distress/pain for the customer, but the context is more about legal or investigative trouble. "Heart trouble" is a different type.

4. sense 4: an effort that is inconvenient. Synonyms: difficulty. Example: I went to a lot of trouble. This is about effort or inconvenience. "No trouble for the customer" could mean no inconvenience. But the speaker is a hitman? He says he always makes it look like an accident so there's no trouble for the customer. That suggests the customer won't have to deal with police inquiries or suspicion, so it's more about avoiding problems or complications.

5. sense 5: a strong feeling of anxiety. Synonyms: worry. Example: his worry over the prospect of being fired. Could be "no worry for the customer", but the phrasing "there's no trouble" typically means no problem or difficulty, not specifically anxiety.

6. sense 6: an unwanted pregnancy. Obviously not.

So the main competitors are sense 1 (a source of difficulty/problem) and sense 4 (effort that is inconvenient). Sense 1's definition: a source of difficulty. Example: "one trouble after another delayed the job; what's the problem?" That fits: making it look like an accident avoids any difficulty or problem for the customer. Sense 4 is about effort: "I went to a lot of trouble" meaning effort. But "no trouble" often means no difficulty or no problem. In the context, it's not about the customer making an effort, but about the customer facing consequences. So sense 1 seems better.

Sense 2 (fuss/bother) could also fit: "no bother for the customer". But "trouble" in the sense of "problem" is more direct.

Let's check the exact phrase: "In that way there's no trouble for the customer." This is a hitman saying he makes it look like an accident so the customer doesn't get into trouble. That is, the customer doesn't face problems (like police investigation). So sense 1 "a source of difficulty" aligns well.

Thus, I'll choose sense index 1.

Return JSON: {"sense_index": 1}


attempt_kind: initial

status: success

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

[User]
Target lemma: fly
Target surface form: flew
Context:
It will take a little time. I want to study your landlord's habits and movements first. You see, I always make it look like an accident. Maybe suicide, if it looks reasonable. In that way there's no trouble for the customer ". Haney's eyebrows <t>flew</t> up. "Customer "?

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=fly%2:38:00:: | definition=travel through the air; be airborne | synonyms=wing | examples=Man cannot fly
2. sense_key=fly%2:38:02:: | definition=move quickly or suddenly | examples=He flew about the place
3. sense_key=fly%2:38:01:: | definition=operate an airplane | synonyms=aviate, pilot | examples=The pilot flew to Cuba
4. sense_key=fly%2:35:00:: | definition=transport by aeroplane | examples=We fly flowers from the Caribbean to North America
5. sense_key=fly%2:38:07:: | definition=cause to fly or float | examples=fly a kite
6. sense_key=fly%2:38:08:: | definition=be dispersed or disseminated | examples=Rumors and accusations are flying
7. sense_key=fly%2:30:01:: | definition=change quickly from one emotional state to another | examples=fly into a rage
8. sense_key=fly%2:38:06:: | definition=pass away rapidly | synonyms=fell, vanish | examples=Time flies like an arrow; Time fleeing beneath him
9. sense_key=fly%2:38:05:: | definition=travel in an airplane | examples=she is flying to Cincinnati tonight; Are we driving or flying?
10. sense_key=fly%2:39:00:: | definition=display in the air or cause to float | examples=fly a kite; All nations fly their flags in front of the U.N.
11. sense_key=fly%2:38:03:: | definition=run away quickly | synonyms=flee, take flight | examples=He threw down his gun and fled
12. sense_key=fly%2:38:04:: | definition=travel over (an area of land or sea) in an aircraft | examples=Lindbergh was the first to fly the Atlantic
13. sense_key=fly%2:35:01:: | definition=hit a fly
14. sense_key=fly%2:30:00:: | definition=decrease rapidly and disappear | synonyms=vanish, vaporize | examples=the money vanished in las Vegas; all my stock assets have vaporized

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 asked to find the best sense for "flew" in the context: "Haney's eyebrows flew up." The target word is "fly" in past tense "flew". Looking at the candidate senses, we need to pick the one that matches the metaphorical usage: eyebrows moving quickly upward. The phrase "flew up" suggests a sudden, quick movement. Sense 2: "move quickly or suddenly" with example "He flew about the place" seems appropriate. Also, there is no actual flight involved. So sense index 2 is the best.

format: unknown

native_finish_reason: stop

provider: WandB

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: smile
Target surface form: smiled
Context:
You see, I always make it look like an accident. Maybe suicide, if it looks reasonable. In that way there's no trouble for the customer ". Haney's eyebrows flew up. "Customer "? Pete <t>smiled</t> modestly. "It's my line of work ", he said

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=smile%2:29:00:: | definition=change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
2. sense_key=smile%2:32:00:: | definition=express with a smile | examples=She smiled her thanks

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 "smiled" in the given context. The lemma is "smile", and the surface form is "smiled". We have two candidate senses:

1. sense_key=smile%2:29:00:: | definition=change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
2. sense_key=smile%2:32:00:: | definition=express with a smile | examples=She smiled her thanks

We need to choose the best indexed sense. Note: sense indices are 1 and 2, but they are numbered in the list? The candidate senses are given with numbering 1. and 2. So we will output something like {"sense_index": 1} or {"sense_index": 2}.

Context: "Pete smiled modestly." The passage: Haney's eyebrows flew up. "Customer"? Pete smiled modestly. "It's my line of work," he said.

So Pete is smiling in a modest manner. It describes an action: he smiled modestly. The first sense is about changing one's facial expression, typically to signal pleasure. The second sense is about expressing something with a smile, like "She smiled her thanks," where "smile" takes a direct object. In the sentence "Pete smiled modestly," there is no direct object; it's an intransitive use. "Smiled" is used without an object, just an adverb "modestly." Thus, it fits the first sense better: a facial expression. The second sense is transitive, meaning to express something through a smile. Since there's no object here, the first sense is correct.

Thus, the best sense is 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: say
Target surface form: said
Context:
Maybe suicide, if it looks reasonable. In that way there's no trouble for the customer ". Haney's eyebrows flew up. "Customer "? Pete smiled modestly. "It's my line of work ", he <t>said</t> Five minutes later, before Haney could make his break, the stranger stood up and nodded farewell.

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

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

reasoning_content:
We are asked to perform word sense disambiguation for the target word "said" in context. The target lemma is "say", and the surface form is "said". We have 11 candidate senses with definitions, synonyms, and examples. We need to choose the best indexed sense based on the context.

Context: "Maybe suicide, if it looks reasonable. In that way there's no trouble for the customer ". Haney's eyebrows flew up. "Customer "? Pete smiled modestly. "It's my line of work ", he <t>said</t> Five minutes later, before Haney could make his break, the stranger stood up and nodded farewell.

The target is the word "said" in: "It's my line of work ", he said.

We need to determine which sense of "say" is being used. The context shows a conversation. Pete says something, and then "he said" indicates that he verbally expressed that statement. It's a dialogue tag, indicating that Pete uttered those words.

Let's examine the senses:

1. sense 1: express in words (synonyms: state, tell). Example: He said that he wanted to marry her. This is the most common sense for reported speech, where someone expresses something verbally. In our context, Pete is expressing his line of work in words. This seems very likely.

2. sense 2: report or maintain (allege, aver). Example: He alleged that he was the victim. This sense has a connotation of asserting or maintaining something, often with a sense of claiming. The context has Pete saying "It's my line of work", which is simply stating a fact, not necessarily alleging or maintaining something controversial. This is less fitting than sense 1.

3. sense 3: express a supposition (suppose). Example: Let us say that... This is about hypotheticals. Not appropriate here.

4. sense 4: have or contain a certain wording (read). Example: The passage reads as follows. This is about how a text or law is worded. Not appropriate.

5. sense 5: give instructions or direct (order, tell, enjoin). Example: I said to him to go home. This implies commanding. Pete is not commanding; he's stating his line of work. Not appropriate.

6. sense 6: speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way (pronounce, articulate). Example: She pronounces French words in a funny way. This is about the manner of speaking or pronunciation. Not about the content. In "he said", it's just indicating that he spoke, not how he pronounced.

7. sense 7: communicate or express nonverbally. Example: What does this painting say? This is metaphorical, not literal speech. He said is literal verbal communication.

8. sense 8: utter aloud. Example: She said `Hello' to everyone. This is simply uttering words. This is very close to sense 1 but perhaps more focused on the act of uttering rather than conveying meaning. Sense 8 says "utter aloud", while sense 1 says "express in words". In many cases they overlap. In the context, "he said" is a dialogue tag, indicating he spoke those words aloud. Sense 8 might be even more basic. However, sense 1 is more about expressing content, which is what dialogue tags typically indicate. But sense 8 could also work.

9. sense 9: state as one's opinion or judgement; declare. Example: I say let's forget this whole business. This sense is about stating an opinion. Pete is stating his line of work, which is a fact, not necessarily an opinion. Not the best.

10. sense 10: recite or repeat a fixed text. Example: Say grace. Not appropriate.

11. sense 11: indicate. Example: The clock says noon. Not appropriate; not about a person speaking.

The choice is primarily between sense 1 and sense 8. Sense 1: "express in words" with synonyms state, tell. Sense 8: "utter aloud". Both fit "he said" in a dialogue tag. Let's look at the definitions carefully. Sense 1: "express in words" implies conveying a message. Sense 8: "utter aloud" just means making sounds. In a narrative, "he said" means he expressed those words. Typically, the most general sense for "say" in reported speech is sense 1. Sense 8 seems more about the physical act of uttering, often used when contrasting with not speaking, or when focusing on the production of speech sounds. For example: "She said `Hello' to everyone" might just be the act of uttering the greeting. But here, Pete is making a statement about his work, which is more about expressing information. Sense 1's example: "He said that he wanted to marry her" is a direct parallel: someone expressing a statement. The context is "It's my line of work," he said. So he expressed that in words. I think sense 1 is the most appropriate.

Moreover, in WordNet, the first sense (say%2:32:00::) is usually the most common sense. "Say" as in to state or tell is the primary sense. Sense 8 (say%2:32:15::) is "utter aloud", which is more specific to the vocalization. So I'll go with sense 1.

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


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

[User]
Target lemma: minute
Target surface form: minutes
Context:
In that way there's no trouble for the customer ". Haney's eyebrows flew up. "Customer "? Pete smiled modestly. "It's my line of work ", he said Five <t>minutes</t> later, before Haney could make his break, the stranger stood up and nodded farewell. Haney watched the small but wiry man slip out the door quickly and silently, and felt relieved to see that nobody else seemed to notice his departure.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=minute%1:28:00:: | definition=a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour | synonyms=min | examples=he ran a 4 minute mile
2. sense_key=minute%1:28:01:: | definition=an indefinitely short time | synonyms=moment, mo, second, bit | examples=wait just a moment; in a mo
3. sense_key=minute%1:28:02:: | definition=a particular point in time | synonyms=moment, second, instant | examples=the moment he arrived the party began
4. sense_key=minute%1:23:00:: | definition=a unit of angular distance equal to a 60th of a degree | synonyms=arcminute, minute of arc
5. sense_key=minute%1:10:00:: | definition=a short note | examples=the secretary keeps the minutes of the meeting
6. sense_key=minute%1:07:00:: | definition=distance measured by the time taken to cover it | synonyms=hour | examples=we live an hour from the airport; its just 10 minutes away

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

reasoning_content: We are given: "Five minutes later, before Haney could make his break, the stranger stood up and nodded farewell." The target is "minutes". The context indicates a time interval: "Five minutes later" is a measure of time passing. So it's a unit of time, 60 seconds. Sense 1: "a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour". Sense 2: "an indefinitely short time" but "Five minutes" is specific, not indefinite. Sense 3: a point in time, not applicable. Sense 4: angular measure, no. Sense 5: notes, no. Sense 6: distance measured by time, like "10 minutes away", but here it's just a time interval. So best is sense 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: make
Target surface form: make
Context:
In that way there's no trouble for the customer ". Haney's eyebrows flew up. "Customer "? Pete smiled modestly. "It's my line of work ", he said Five minutes later, before Haney could <t>make</t> his break, the stranger stood up and nodded farewell. Haney watched the small but wiry man slip out the door quickly and silently, and felt relieved to see that nobody else seemed to notice his departure.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=make%2:41:00:: | definition=engage in | synonyms=do | examples=make love, not war; make an effort
2. sense_key=make%2:30:00:: | definition=give certain properties to something | synonyms=get | examples=get someone mad; She made us look silly
3. sense_key=make%2:36:00:: | definition=make or cause to be or to become | synonyms=create | examples=make a mess in one's office; create a furor
4. sense_key=make%2:32:00:: | definition=cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner | synonyms=induce, stimulate, cause, have, get | examples=The ads induced me to buy a VCR; My children finally got me to buy a computer
5. sense_key=make%2:36:08:: | definition=give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally | synonyms=cause, do | examples=cause a commotion; make a stir
6. sense_key=make%2:36:01:: | definition=create or manufacture a man-made product | synonyms=produce, create | examples=We produce more cars than we can sell; The company has been making toys for two centuries
7. sense_key=make%2:31:00:: | definition=make, formulate, or derive in the mind | synonyms=draw | examples=I draw a line here; draw a conclusion
8. sense_key=make%2:36:15:: | definition=compel or make somebody or something to act in a certain way | examples=People cannot be made to integrate just by passing a law!; Heat makes you sweat
9. sense_key=make%2:36:09:: | definition=create by artistic means | synonyms=create | examples=create a poem; Schoenberg created twelve-tone music
10. sense_key=make%2:40:01:: | definition=earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages | synonyms=gain, take in, clear, earn, realize, realise | examples=How much do you make a month in your new job?; She earns a lot in her new job
11. sense_key=make%2:36:05:: | definition=create or design, often in a certain way | synonyms=do | examples=Do my room in blue; I did this piece in wood to express my love for the forest
12. sense_key=make%2:42:05:: | definition=to compose or represent: | synonyms=form, constitute | examples=This wall forms the background of the stage setting; The branches made a roof
13. sense_key=make%2:38:02:: | definition=reach a goal, e.g., | synonyms=reach, get to, progress to | examples=make the first team; We made it!
14. sense_key=make%2:42:00:: | definition=be or be capable of being changed or made into | examples=He makes a great host; He will make a fine father
15. sense_key=make%2:36:11:: | definition=make by shaping or bringing together constituents | examples=make a dress; make a cake
16. sense_key=make%2:36:12:: | definition=perform or carry out | examples=make a decision; make a move
17. sense_key=make%2:36:13:: | definition=make by combining materials and parts | synonyms=construct, build | examples=this little pig made his house out of straw; Some eccentric constructed an electric brassiere warmer
18. sense_key=make%2:30:15:: | definition=change from one form into another | examples=make water into wine; make lead into gold
19. sense_key=make%2:29:08:: | definition=act in a certain way so as to acquire | examples=make friends; make enemies
20. sense_key=make%2:41:03:: | definition=charge with a function; charge to be | synonyms=name, nominate | examples=She was named Head of the Committee; She was made president of the club
21. sense_key=make%2:40:02:: | definition=achieve a point or goal | synonyms=have, get | examples=Nicklaus had a 70; The Brazilian team got 4 goals
22. sense_key=make%2:38:00:: | definition=reach a destination, either real or abstract | synonyms=reach, attain, hit, arrive at, gain | examples=We hit Detroit by noon; The water reached the doorstep
23. sense_key=make%2:31:13:: | definition=institute, enact, or establish | synonyms=lay down, establish | examples=make laws
24. sense_key=make%2:41:13:: | definition=carry out or commit | examples=make a mistake; commit a faux-pas
25. sense_key=make%2:41:01:: | definition=form by assembling individuals or constituents | examples=Make a quorum
26. sense_key=make%2:36:04:: | definition=organize or be responsible for | synonyms=hold, throw, have, give | examples=hold a reception; have, throw, or make a party
27. sense_key=make%2:30:02:: | definition=put in order or neaten | synonyms=make up | examples=make the bed; make up a room
28. sense_key=make%2:38:05:: | definition=head into a specified direction | synonyms=take | examples=The escaped convict took to the hills; We made for the mountains
29. sense_key=make%2:29:00:: | definition=have a bowel movement | synonyms=stool, defecate, shit, take a shit, take a crap, ca-ca | examples=The dog had made in the flower beds
30. sense_key=make%2:42:09:: | definition=undergo fabrication or creation | examples=This wool makes into a nice sweater
31. sense_key=make%2:42:13:: | definition=be suitable for | examples=Wood makes good furniture
32. sense_key=make%2:42:12:: | definition=add up to | examples=four and four make eight
33. sense_key=make%2:42:11:: | definition=amount to | examples=This salary increase makes no difference to my standard of living
34. sense_key=make%2:42:15:: | definition=constitute the essence of | examples=Clothes make the man
35. sense_key=make%2:39:12:: | definition=appear to begin an activity | examples=He made to speak but said nothing in the end; She made as if to say hello to us
36. sense_key=make%2:38:10:: | definition=proceed along a path | synonyms=work | examples=work one's way through the crowd; make one's way into the forest
37. sense_key=make%2:38:15:: | definition=reach in time | examples=We barely made the plane
38. sense_key=make%2:36:10:: | definition=gather and light the materials for | examples=make a fire
39. sense_key=make%2:36:07:: | definition=prepare for eating by applying heat | synonyms=cook, fix, ready, prepare | examples=Cook me dinner, please; can you make me an omelette?
40. sense_key=make%2:35:13:: | definition=induce to have sex | synonyms=seduce, score | examples=Harry finally seduced Sally; Did you score last night?
41. sense_key=make%2:32:14:: | definition=assure the success of | examples=A good review by this critic will make your play!
42. sense_key=make%2:32:09:: | definition=represent fictitiously, as in a play, or pretend to be or act like | synonyms=pretend, make believe | examples=She makes like an actress
43. sense_key=make%2:31:10:: | definition=consider as being | examples=It wasn't the problem some people made it
44. sense_key=make%2:31:12:: | definition=calculate as being | examples=I make the height about 100 feet
45. sense_key=make%2:30:10:: | definition=cause to be enjoyable or pleasurable | examples=make my day
46. sense_key=make%2:30:14:: | definition=favor the development of | examples=Practice makes the winner
47. sense_key=make%2:30:12:: | definition=develop into | examples=He will make a splendid father!
48. sense_key=make%2:29:06:: | definition=behave in a certain way | examples=make merry
49. sense_key=make%2:29:01:: | definition=eliminate urine | synonyms=urinate, piddle, puddle, micturate, piss, pee | examples=Again, the cat had made on the expensive rug

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 on the target lemma "make" with surface form "make" in the given context. We must select the single best indexed sense from the candidate list. The context: "In that way there's no trouble for the customer ". Haney's eyebrows flew up. "Customer "? Pete smiled modestly. "It's my line of work ", he said Five minutes later, before Haney could <t>make</t> his break, the stranger stood up and nodded farewell. Haney watched the small but wiry man slip out the door quickly and silently, and felt relieved to see that nobody else seemed to notice his departure.

The phrase is "before Haney could <t>make</t> his break". "Make a break" here means to escape or leave suddenly. So "make" is used in the idiomatic expression "make a break" meaning to attempt an escape. Looking at the candidate senses, we need to see which one fits with "make a break".

Let's examine relevant senses:

Sense 16: definition="perform or carry out", examples="make a decision; make a move". "Make a break" could be similar to "make a move" in the sense of performing an action. However, "make a break" specifically means to escape, which is more like "carry out an escape". But sense 16 is generic: "perform or carry out". It fits many light verb constructions.

Sense 24: definition="carry out or commit", examples="make a mistake; commit a faux-pas". Again, "make a break" is an action, but "carry out or commit" often pairs with things like mistakes or crimes. Not a perfect fit.

Sense 36: definition="proceed along a path", examples="work one's way through the crowd; make one's way into the forest". This is about movement, "make one's way" is an idiom. "Make a break" could be about breaking free and proceeding, but it's not exactly "proceed along a path". It's more about initiating an escape.

Sense 28: definition="head into a specified direction", examples="The escaped convict took to the hills; We made for the mountains". "Make for" means head towards. "Make a break" is not directed towards a place; it's just leaving.

Sense 1: definition="engage in", examples="make love, not war; make an effort". "Make a break" could be seen as engaging in a break, but "break" here is an escape, not an activity you engage in. So not quite.

Sense 16 seems plausible: "perform or carry out" a move/break. But "make a break" is idiomatic, and WordNet often has specific senses for light verb uses. Could there be a sense for making a move/escape? Let's see sense 16 includes "make a move". That is very close: "make a move" is similar to "make a break". Indeed, "make a move" can mean to take action, often to leave or start something. So 16 might be the closest.

Check sense 5: "give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally" examples "cause a commotion; make a stir". That might fit, but "make a break" is not exactly causing a break to happen; it's performing the break.

Sense 36 is about making one's way along a path. Not quite.

Sense 14: "be or be capable of being changed or made into", examples "He makes a great host". Not.

Sense 4: "cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner", example "The ads induced me to buy". Not.

Sense 3: "make or cause to be or to become", examples "make a mess". Not.

The idiomatic "make a break" is often treated as a light verb construction where "make" means "perform the action of", thus sense 16 seems most fitting. Sense 16's examples include "make a decision; make a move". "Make a move" is directly analogous. So I'll go with 16.

Thus, the answer should be {"sense_index": 16}.

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

[User]
Target lemma: stranger
Target surface form: stranger
Context:
In that way there's no trouble for the customer ". Haney's eyebrows flew up. "Customer "? Pete smiled modestly. "It's my line of work ", he said Five minutes later, before Haney could make his break, the <t>stranger</t> stood up and nodded farewell. Haney watched the small but wiry man slip out the door quickly and silently, and felt relieved to see that nobody else seemed to notice his departure.

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

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

reasoning_content:
We are given a context: "In that way there's no trouble for the customer". Haney's eyebrows flew up. "Customer"? Pete smiled modestly. "It's my line of work", he said. Five minutes later, before Haney could make his break, the stranger stood up and nodded farewell. Haney watched the small but wiry man slip out the door quickly and silently, and felt relieved to see that nobody else seemed to notice his departure.

Target lemma: stranger, surface form: stranger.

We need to choose between two senses:

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

The context: Pete is a customer? Haney is surprised. Pete says it's his line of work. Then "the stranger" stood up and nodded farewell. Haney watched the man slip out. The "stranger" refers to Pete. Pete is someone Haney just met? Or is Pete an outsider? The conversation suggests Pete is a customer, maybe not a typical one? The phrase "before Haney could make his break" implies Haney might be planning something. The stranger is Pete, who introduced himself as a customer perhaps. Haney seems to be unfamiliar with Pete. The sense 2 ("an individual that one is not acquainted with") fits: Haney is not acquainted with Pete. Sense 1 is "anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found" like an alien, unknown. Could Pete be an outsider in the environment? Possibly, but the emphasis is on Haney not knowing him. The narrative refers to him as "the stranger" after Pete introduces himself but before Haney really knows him. So it's likely sense 2: someone not acquainted with. The definition for sense 1 is more about being out of place, like a stranger in a strange land. The example sentences from WordNet: for sense 1: "He was a stranger to the town" meaning he didn't belong. For sense 2: "I'm a stranger here, can you direct me?" meaning I don't know anyone. In this context, Pete is a stranger to Haney because Haney doesn't know him. Also, "customer" suggests a potential role, but still not acquainted. So I'll go with sense 2.


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

[User]
Target lemma: stand_up
Target surface form: stood up
Context:
In that way there's no trouble for the customer ". Haney's eyebrows flew up. "Customer "? Pete smiled modestly. "It's my line of work ", he said Five minutes later, before Haney could make his break, the stranger <t>stood up</t> and nodded farewell. Haney watched the small but wiry man slip out the door quickly and silently, and felt relieved to see that nobody else seemed to notice his departure.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=stand_up%2:38:00:: | definition=rise to one's feet | synonyms=arise, rise, uprise, get up | examples=The audience got up and applauded
2. sense_key=stand_up%2:33:00:: | definition=refuse to back down; remain solid under criticism or attack
3. sense_key=stand_up%2:35:03:: | definition=put into an upright position | synonyms=stand, place upright | examples=Can you stand the bookshelf up?
4. sense_key=stand_up%2:35:00:: | definition=be standing; be upright | synonyms=stand | examples=We had to stand for the entire performance!
5. sense_key=stand_up%2:32:00:: | definition=defend against attack or criticism | synonyms=stick up | examples=He stood up for his friend; She stuck up for the teacher who was accused of harassing the student
6. sense_key=stand_up%2:42:00:: | definition=resist or withstand wear, criticism, etc. | synonyms=hold up, hold water | examples=Her shoes won't hold up; This theory won't hold water
7. sense_key=stand_up%2:38:06:: | definition=rise up as in fear | synonyms=bristle, uprise | examples=The dog's fur bristled; It was a sight to make one's hair uprise!

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: stand_up, Target surface form: stood up, Context: "In that way there's no trouble for the customer ". Haney's eyebrows flew up. "Customer "? Pete smiled modestly. "It's my line of work ", he said Five minutes later, before Haney could make his break, the stranger <t>stood up</t> and nodded farewell. Haney watched the small but wiry man slip out the door quickly and silently, and felt relieved to see that nobody else seemed to notice his departure.

Candidate senses:
1. rise to one's feet (arise, rise, uprise, get up) e.g., "The audience got up and applauded"
2. refuse to back down; remain solid under criticism or attack
3. put into an upright position (stand, place upright) e.g., "Can you stand the bookshelf up?"
4. be standing; be upright (stand) e.g., "We had to stand for the entire performance!"
5. defend against attack or criticism (stick up) e.g., "He stood up for his friend..."
6. resist or withstand wear, criticism, etc. (hold up, hold water) e.g., "Her shoes won't hold up; This theory won't hold water"
7. rise up as in fear (bristle, uprise) e.g., "The dog's fur bristled; ..."

Context: "the stranger stood up and nodded farewell." Then the man slipped out the door. So he was likely sitting, then rose to his feet to leave. Sense 1: rise to one's feet. This fits perfectly. Sense 4: be standing; be upright. But "stood up" here is an action, not a state. He was previously not standing, then he stood up. So it's the act of rising, not being in a standing posture. Thus, sense 1 is correct.

The other senses: 2,5,6 are figurative (refuse to back down, defend, resist wear). 3 is transitive (put something upright). 7 is rising as in fear, not applicable.

So best indexed sense is 1.

Return JSON: {"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: nod
Target surface form: nodded
Context:
In that way there's no trouble for the customer ". Haney's eyebrows flew up. "Customer "? Pete smiled modestly. "It's my line of work ", he said Five minutes later, before Haney could make his break, the stranger stood up and <t>nodded</t> farewell. Haney watched the small but wiry man slip out the door quickly and silently, and felt relieved to see that nobody else seemed to notice his departure.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=nod%2:32:01:: | definition=express or signify by nodding | examples=He nodded his approval
2. sense_key=nod%2:32:00:: | definition=lower and raise the head, as to indicate assent or agreement or confirmation | examples=The teacher nodded when the student gave the right answer
3. sense_key=nod%2:29:03:: | definition=let the head fall forward through drowsiness | examples=The old man was nodding in his chair
4. sense_key=nod%2:38:00:: | definition=sway gently back and forth, as in a nodding motion | examples=the flowers were nodding in the breeze
5. sense_key=nod%2:29:02:: | definition=be almost asleep | examples=The old man sat nodding by the fireplace

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: "the stranger stood up and nodded farewell." The target word is "nodded" (lemma "nod"). We need to choose the correct sense from the five options.

Let's analyze the context: The stranger stood up and nodded farewell. This means he nodded as a way of saying farewell. So the nod is a gesture to communicate farewell. Sense 1: "express or signify by nodding" with example "He nodded his approval." That fits: nodding farewell is expressing farewell by nodding. Sense 2: "lower and raise the head, as to indicate assent or agreement or confirmation" with example about teacher nodding when student gave right answer. That is about agreement, not farewell. Sense 3: "let the head fall forward through drowsiness" – not relevant. Sense 4: "sway gently back and forth, as in a nodding motion" – about flowers nodding in breeze, not human gesture. Sense 5: "be almost asleep" – similar to 3.

Thus, the best fit is sense 1: expressing or signifying by nodding. Nodded farewell means he nodded to express farewell. Sense 2 is too specific to assent/agreement. Sense 1 is broader: "express or signify by nodding". So I'll choose sense 1.

Now output JSON: {"sense_index":

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[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: farewell
Target surface form: farewell
Context:
In that way there's no trouble for the customer ". Haney's eyebrows flew up. "Customer "? Pete smiled modestly. "It's my line of work ", he said Five minutes later, before Haney could make his break, the stranger stood up and nodded <t>farewell</t>. Haney watched the small but wiry man slip out the door quickly and silently, and felt relieved to see that nobody else seemed to notice his departure.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=farewell%1:10:00:: | definition=an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting | synonyms=word of farewell
2. sense_key=farewell%1:04:00:: | definition=the act of departing politely | synonyms=leave, leave-taking, parting | examples=he disliked long farewells; he took his leave

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 "farewell" in the given context. The target word appears as "nodded <t>farewell</t>". We need to choose between two candidate senses:

Sense 1: sense_key=farewell%1:10:00:: | definition=an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting | synonyms=word of farewell
Sense 2: sense_key=farewell%1:04:00:: | definition=the act of departing politely | synonyms=leave, leave-taking, parting | examples=he disliked long farewells; he took his leave

Context: "nodded farewell" - this is a gesture, a nod that serves as an acknowledgment at parting. It's not the act of departing itself; it's the acknowledgment. The phrase "nodded farewell" means he nodded as a way of saying goodbye. That aligns with sense 1: an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting. Sense 2 is about the act of departing, which doesn't fit "nodded farewell" because nodding is not an act of departing; it's a signal. The examples for sense 2: "he disliked long farewells" refers to prolonged departures, not a simple nod. So sense 1 is the better fit.

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

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[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: watch
Target surface form: watched
Context:
Haney's eyebrows flew up. "Customer "? Pete smiled modestly. "It's my line of work ", he said Five minutes later, before Haney could make his break, the stranger stood up and nodded farewell. Haney <t>watched</t> the small but wiry man slip out the door quickly and silently, and felt relieved to see that nobody else seemed to notice his departure. Phil decided to stay a little longer, and as time passed it seemed as if the strange little man had never been there, but for the other glass on the table.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=watch%2:39:00:: | definition=look attentively | examples=watch a basketball game
2. sense_key=watch%2:41:00:: | definition=follow with the eyes or the mind | synonyms=observe, follow, watch over, keep an eye on | examples=Keep an eye on the baby, please!; The world is watching Sarajevo
3. sense_key=watch%2:39:05:: | definition=see or watch | synonyms=view, see, catch, take in | examples=view a show on television; This program will be seen all over the world
4. sense_key=watch%2:39:02:: | definition=observe with attention | synonyms=look on | examples=They watched as the murderer was executed
5. sense_key=watch%2:39:01:: | definition=be vigilant, be on the lookout or be careful | synonyms=look out, watch out | examples=Watch out for pickpockets!
6. sense_key=watch%2:39:03:: | definition=observe or determine by looking | examples=Watch how the dog chases the cats away
7. sense_key=watch%2:32:09:: | definition=find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort | synonyms=determine, check, find out, see, ascertain, learn | examples=I want to see whether she speaks French; See whether it works

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 fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation for the target word "watched" in the given context. We have 7 candidate senses with definitions, synonyms, and examples. We need to choose the single best indexed sense.

The context: "Haney watched the small but wiry man slip out the door quickly and silently, and felt relieved to see that nobody else seemed to notice his departure."

The target word is "watched" (past tense of watch). In this sentence, Haney is observing the man slipping out the door. The action involves looking at the man's departure. Let's examine the candidate senses:

1. sense_key=watch%2:39:00:: | definition=look attentively | examples=watch a basketball game
2. sense_key=watch%2:41:00:: | definition=follow with the eyes or the mind | synonyms=observe, follow, watch over, keep an eye on | examples=Keep an eye on the baby, please!; The world is watching Sarajevo
3. sense_key=watch%2:39:05:: | definition=see or watch | synonyms=view, see, catch, take in | examples=view a show on television; This program will be seen all over the world
4. sense_key=watch%2:39:02:: | definition=observe with attention | synonyms=look on | examples=They watched as the murderer was executed
5. sense_key=watch%2:39:01:: | definition=be vigilant, be on the lookout or be careful | synonyms=look out, watch out | examples=Watch out for pickpockets!
6. sense_key=watch%2:39:03:: | definition=observe or determine by looking | examples=Watch how the dog chases the cats away
7. sense_key=watch%2:32:09:: | definition=find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort | synonyms=determine, check, find out, see, ascertain, learn | examples=I want to see whether she speaks French; See whether it works

Sense 1: "look attentively" – this is a general sense of watching something with attention. Haney watched the man slip out; he likely looked attentively, but the context doesn't emphasize intense attention like a basketball game. The example "watch a basketball game" is about an activity. This could fit.

Sense 2: "follow with the eyes or the mind" – synonyms: observe, follow, watch over, keep an eye on. Examples: "Keep an eye on the baby" and "The world is watching Sarajevo". In the context, Haney is watching the man slip out, so he is following his movement with his eyes. This seems very fitting: he is observing him as he leaves, keeping an eye on him.

Sense 3: "see or watch" – synonyms: view, see, catch, take in. Examples: "view a show on television" and "This program will be seen all over the world". This is more about viewing something like a show or program. In the context, it's not about watching a show; it's about observing a person. So this might not be the best.

Sense 4: "observe with attention" – synonyms: look on. Example: "They watched as the murderer was executed." That is a more passive or spectator sense. Here, Haney is not just a passive spectator; he is actively observing the man's departure, and he feels relieved that nobody else notices. So he is watching with attention? But "observe with attention" might be similar to sense 1 or 2. The phrase "look on" implies being a bystander. In the context, Haney is in the room, and the man is leaving; he is watching him slip out. He is not just looking on as a spectator; he is following his movement.

Sense 5: "be vigilant, be on the lookout or be careful" – synonyms: look out, watch out. Example: "Watch out for pickpockets!" This is about being alert to potential danger. Haney is not being vigilant in that sense; he is simply observing a departure.

Sense 6: "observe or determine by looking" – Example: "Watch how the dog chases the cats away." This implies learning or seeing how something happens. Haney is not determining something; he is just seeing the man leave.

Sense 7: "find out, learn, or determine with certainty" – Example: "I want to see whether she speaks French." This is about checking or finding out something. Not applicable; Haney is not trying to ascertain something; he just watches the man leave.

So the most appropriate senses are likely 1, 2, or maybe 4. Let's compare them:

Sense 1: "look attentively" – This is a general sense of watching. Haney likely looked attentively at the man slipping out, but the context doesn't emphasize a high level of attention. He "felt relieved to see that nobody else seemed to notice his departure" – he is watching but not necessarily with intense focus; he just observes.

Sense 2: "follow with the eyes or the mind" – This emphasizes tracking the movement. "Follow" and "keep an eye on" are about monitoring. Haney watches the man slip out the door; he is following his movement with his eyes as he goes. This seems very apt: he is keeping an eye on him as he leaves. The example "Keep an eye on the baby, please!" is similar in that you are monitoring. "The world is watching Sarajevo" is more about observing events. Here, it's a person slipping out.

Sense 4: "observe with attention" – This emphasizes attention, like being a spectator. The example "They watched as the murderer was executed" suggests a passive, attentive watching of an event. In the context, Haney is not just a passive onlooker; he is actively watching the man. But "observed with attention" might also fit, though it feels more like he is just noticing him leaving, not necessarily with the same kind of focused attention as watching an execution. However, it could still work.

Sense 1 is very broad, but sense 2 specifically includes "follow with the eyes" and synonyms like "observe" and "keep an eye on". The context: "Haney watched the small but wiry man slip out the door quickly and silently" – he is following his movement as he slips out. That is exactly "follow with the eyes". Also, note that the man "slip out" implies a quick, quiet movement; Haney is watching him, which means he is tracking his movement. So sense 2 seems more precise.

Sense 3 is about seeing or viewing, like a show, which doesn't fit as well.

Sense 4 has "look on" which suggests being a bystander; Haney is not just a bystander; he is a participant in the scene (he was sitting with the man). So "look on" might not be ideal.

Thus, I think sense 2 is the best match.

Check the example for sense 2: "Keep an eye on the baby, please!" – that is about monitoring someone's actions. "The world is watching Sarajevo" – that is about observing a situation. In our context, Haney is keeping an eye on the man as he leaves. It's a similar kind of monitoring.

Sense 1's example is "watch a basketball game" – that is about attending to a game, more of a spectator sport. Sense 1 might also be used for any attentive looking, but the context doesn't necessarily imply intense attention; it's just observing a departure.

Given the fine-grained choices, sense 2 (follow with the eyes or the mind) is the most precise.

So I'll choose sense_index: 2.

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[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: small
Target surface form: small
Context:
Haney's eyebrows flew up. "Customer "? Pete smiled modestly. "It's my line of work ", he said Five minutes later, before Haney could make his break, the stranger stood up and nodded farewell. Haney watched the <t>small</t> but wiry man slip out the door quickly and silently, and felt relieved to see that nobody else seemed to notice his departure. Phil decided to stay a little longer, and as time passed it seemed as if the strange little man had never been there, but for the other glass on the table.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=small%3:00:00:: | definition=limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent | synonyms=little | examples=a little dining room; a little house
2. sense_key=small%5:00:00:limited:00 | definition=limited in size or scope | synonyms=minor, modest, small-scale, pocket-size, pocket-sized | examples=a small business; a newspaper with a modest circulation
3. sense_key=small%5:00:00:young:00 | definition=(of children and animals) young, immature | synonyms=little | examples=what a big little boy you are; small children
4. sense_key=small%5:00:00:little:03 | definition=slight or limited; especially in degree or intensity or scope | examples=a series of death struggles with small time in between
5. sense_key=small%5:00:00:inferior:01 | definition=low or inferior in station or quality | synonyms=humble, low, lowly, modest | examples=a humble cottage; a lowly parish priest
6. sense_key=small%5:00:00:lowercase:00 | definition=lowercase | synonyms=little, minuscule | examples=little a; small a
7. sense_key=small%5:00:00:soft:04 | definition=(of a voice) faint | synonyms=little | examples=a little voice; a still small voice
8. sense_key=small%5:00:00:fine:00 | definition=have fine or very small constituent particles | examples=a small misty rain
9. sense_key=small%5:00:00:moderate:00 | definition=not large but sufficient in size or amount | synonyms=modest | examples=a modest salary; modest inflation
10. sense_key=small%5:00:00:decreased:00 | definition=made to seem smaller or less (especially in worth) | synonyms=belittled, diminished | examples=her comments made me feel small

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 "small" in the given context. The target surface form is "small", and the context is:

"Haney watched the <t>small</t> but wiry man slip out the door quickly and silently, and felt relieved to see that nobody else seemed to notice his departure."

We have 10 candidate senses with definitions, synonyms, and examples.

Let's analyze the context: "the small but wiry man" – here "small" is describing the physical size of the man. "Wiry" suggests lean and strong. So "small" likely refers to his physical stature: limited in size, not tall or large.

Looking at the candidate senses:

1. sense_key=small%3:00:00:: | definition=limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent | synonyms=little | examples=a little dining room; a little house. This sense is general for magnitude/extent, can refer to physical size. The example "a little house" fits.

2. sense_key=small%5:00:00:limited:00 | definition=limited in size or scope | synonyms=minor, modest, small-scale, pocket-size, pocket-sized | examples=a small business; a newspaper with a modest circulation. This seems more for abstract or non-physical size (business, circulation). Not the best fit for a person's physical stature.

3. sense_key=small%5:00:00:young:00 | definition=(of children and animals) young, immature | synonyms=little | examples=what a big little boy you are; small children. Not applicable; the man is not a child.

4. sense_key=small%5:00:00:little:03 | definition=slight or limited; especially in degree or intensity or scope | examples=a series of death struggles with small time in between. Refers to degree, not physical size.

5. sense_key=small%5:00:00:inferior:01 | definition=low or inferior in station or quality | synonyms=humble, low, lowly, modest | examples=a humble cottage. Not about physical size; about social status.

6. sense_key=small%5:00:00:lowercase:00 | definition=lowercase | examples=small a. Not applicable.

7. sense_key=small%5:00:00:soft:04 | definition=(of a voice) faint | examples=a little voice. Not applicable, no voice mentioned.

8. sense_key=small%5:00:00:fine:00 | definition=have fine or very small constituent particles | examples=a small misty rain. Not applicable.

9. sense_key=small%5:00:00:moderate:00 | definition=not large but sufficient in size or amount | synonyms=modest | examples=a modest salary. Typically for amounts, salaries, not physical size of a person.

10. sense_key=small%5:00:00:decreased:00 | definition=made to seem smaller or less (especially in worth) | synonyms=belittled, diminished | examples=her comments made me feel small. Not applicable; no belittling.

The most appropriate is sense 1, which is a general sense for limited magnitude or extent, directly applicable to a person's physical size. The example "a little house" parallels "small man". Sense 2 is "limited in size or scope" but the examples are for businesses and circulation, which are less directly physical. However, note that sense 1 is an adverbial sense? No, look: the sense key "small%3:00:00::" indicates adjective. Actually, WordNet has "small%3:00:00::" as an adjective, general. Sense 1: "limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent". That fits perfectly. Sense 2 is "limited in size or scope" but with synonyms like minor, modest, small-scale, which are more about scope than physical size. For a person, we'd say "a small man" meaning physically small. That's sense 1.

Check sense 1: synonyms=little, examples: a little dining room; a little house. That's physical size. So sense 1 is correct.

Sense 9: "not large but sufficient in size or amount" with example "a modest salary" – implies sufficiency, but here "small but wiry" doesn't imply sufficiency, just small size.

Thus, I select sense 1.

Index: The candidate senses are numbered 1 through 10. Sense 1 corresponds to "small%3:00:00::". The output should be {"sense_index": 1}.

provider: AtlasCloud


[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: wiry
Target surface form: wiry
Context:
Haney's eyebrows flew up. "Customer "? Pete smiled modestly. "It's my line of work ", he said Five minutes later, before Haney could make his break, the stranger stood up and nodded farewell. Haney watched the small but <t>wiry</t> man slip out the door quickly and silently, and felt relieved to see that nobody else seemed to notice his departure. Phil decided to stay a little longer, and as time passed it seemed as if the strange little man had never been there, but for the other glass on the table.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=wiry%5:00:00:thin:03 | definition=lean and sinewy | synonyms=stringy
2. sense_key=wiry%3:01:00:: | definition=of or relating to wire
3. sense_key=wiry%5:00:00:hairy:00 | definition=of hair that resembles wire in stiffness | examples=wiry red hair

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 "wiry" and its surface form "wiry" in a specific context. We must select the best indexed sense among three provided senses. The senses are:

1. sense_key=wiry%5:00:00:thin:03 | definition=lean and sinewy | synonyms=stringy
2. sense_key=wiry%3:01:00:: | definition=of or relating to wire
3. sense_key=wiry%5:00:00:hairy:00 | definition=of hair that resembles wire in stiffness | examples=wiry red hair

Context: "Haney watched the small but wiry man slip out the door quickly and silently..." The phrase describes a "small but wiry man". "Wiry" here describes the man's build. It contrasts "small" with "wiry", implying he is thin but lean and sinewy. The context: "small but wiry man" suggests a lean, muscular, tough build. Sense 1 fits perfectly: "lean and sinewy". Sense 2 is about relation to wire, not applicable. Sense 3 is about hair resembling wire; the context is describing the man, not his hair, so it doesn't fit.

Therefore, the best sense is index 1.

So JSON: {"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: man
Target surface form: man
Context:
Haney's eyebrows flew up. "Customer "? Pete smiled modestly. "It's my line of work ", he said Five minutes later, before Haney could make his break, the stranger stood up and nodded farewell. Haney watched the small but wiry <t>man</t> slip out the door quickly and silently, and felt relieved to see that nobody else seemed to notice his departure. Phil decided to stay a little longer, and as time passed it seemed as if the strange little man had never been there, but for the other glass on the table.

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

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

reasoning_content:
We are asked to perform Word Sense Disambiguation for the target lemma "man" with target surface form "man" in the given context. The context describes a "small but wiry man" who slips out the door, and later refers to "the strange little man". We need to choose the best sense from the candidates.

Let's examine the context: "Haney watched the small but wiry man slip out the door quickly and silently... the strange little man had never been there..." This clearly refers to an adult male person. The candidate senses:

1. an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman) - direct match.
2. someone who serves in the armed forces - no military context.
3. generic use to refer to any human being - but it's specifically a male individual described as "small but wiry", "strange little man". It's not generic.
4. any living or extinct member of Hominidae - too broad, scientific.
5. a male subordinate - no chief/subordinate relation.
6. adult male person with manly character - not emphasized; he's small and wiry, no mention of courage/virility.
7. a manservant - no.
8. male person playing significant role in a woman's life - no woman mentioned.
9. Isle of Man - proper noun, not relevant.
10. game equipment - no game.
11. all living human inhabitants - collective, not individual.

Clearly, sense 1 is the best: an adult male person. So answer: {"sense_index": 1}.


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

[User]
Target lemma: slip
Target surface form: slip
Context:
Haney's eyebrows flew up. "Customer "? Pete smiled modestly. "It's my line of work ", he said Five minutes later, before Haney could make his break, the stranger stood up and nodded farewell. Haney watched the small but wiry man <t>slip</t> out the door quickly and silently, and felt relieved to see that nobody else seemed to notice his departure. Phil decided to stay a little longer, and as time passed it seemed as if the strange little man had never been there, but for the other glass on the table.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=slip%2:38:01:: | definition=move stealthily | synonyms=steal | examples=The ship slipped away in the darkness
2. sense_key=slip%2:30:04:: | definition=insert inconspicuously or quickly or quietly | examples=He slipped some money into the waiter's hand
3. sense_key=slip%2:38:00:: | definition=move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner | synonyms=skid, slue, slew, slide | examples=the wheels skidded against the sidewalk
4. sense_key=slip%2:30:00:: | definition=get worse | synonyms=drop off, drop away, fall away | examples=My grades are slipping
5. sense_key=slip%2:38:05:: | definition=move smoothly and easily | examples=the bolt slipped into place; water slipped from the polished marble
6. sense_key=slip%2:31:00:: | definition=to make a mistake or be incorrect | synonyms=err, mistake
7. sense_key=slip%2:40:10:: | definition=pass on stealthily | synonyms=sneak | examples=He slipped me the key when nobody was looking
8. sense_key=slip%2:38:02:: | definition=move easily | examples=slip into something comfortable
9. sense_key=slip%2:38:12:: | definition=cause to move with a smooth or sliding motion | examples=he slipped the bolt into place
10. sense_key=slip%2:31:01:: | definition=pass out of one's memory | synonyms=slip one's mind
11. sense_key=slip%2:30:03:: | definition=move out of position | synonyms=dislocate, luxate, splay | examples=dislocate joints; the artificial hip joint luxated and had to be put back surgically

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 "slip" in the given context. We have 11 candidate senses with definitions, synonyms, and examples. We need to choose the single best indexed sense. Do not include the sense key, just the index as a JSON object: {"sense_index": N}.

Let's examine the context: "Haney watched the small but wiry man slip out the door quickly and silently, and felt relieved to see that nobody else seemed to notice his departure." The target is "slip" as a verb. The man exits quickly and silently, unnoticed. So it's about moving out stealthily or quietly.

Now evaluate each sense:

1. sense_key=slip%2:38:01:: | definition=move stealthily | synonyms=steal | examples=The ship slipped away in the darkness.
This means to move secretly and quietly, often to avoid being noticed. The example: "The ship slipped away in the darkness" matches the idea of a stealthy departure. The context: man slip out the door quickly and silently, and nobody noticed. That fits "move stealthily". Probably the best match.

2. sense_key=slip%2:30:04:: | definition=insert inconspicuously or quickly or quietly | synonyms=none | examples=He slipped some money into the waiter's hand.
This is about inserting an object, not moving oneself. Not appropriate.

3. sense_key=slip%2:38:00:: | definition=move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner | synonyms=skid, slue, slew, slide | examples=the wheels skidded against the sidewalk.
This is uncontrolled sliding, not intentional stealth. The man is intentionally leaving quickly and silently, not skidding.

4. sense_key=slip%2:30:00:: | definition=get worse | synonyms=drop off, drop away, fall away | examples=My grades are slipping.
Not about movement.

5. sense_key=slip%2:38:05:: | definition=move smoothly and easily | examples=the bolt slipped into place; water slipped from the polished marble.
Smooth and easy movement, but not necessarily stealthy. The context emphasizes "quickly and silently" and "nobody else seemed to notice", so stealth is key. However, smoothly and easily might also apply, but the stealth aspect is more specific. Compare to 1.

6. sense_key=slip%2:31:00:: | definition=to make a mistake or be incorrect | synonyms=err, mistake.
Not about movement.

7. sense_key=slip%2:40:10:: | definition=pass on stealthily | synonyms=sneak | examples=He slipped me the key when nobody was looking.
This is transitive: passing something to someone stealthily. Not intransitive like "slip out the door". The man is not passing something; he is moving himself.

8. sense_key=slip%2:38:02:: | definition=move easily | examples=slip into something comfortable.
Move easily, but "slip into something comfortable" is often about putting on clothes, or entering a state. "Slip out the door" could be interpreted as easily exiting, but again, the context emphasizes nobody noticing, so stealth.

9. sense_key=slip%2:38:12:: | definition=cause to move with a smooth or sliding motion | examples=he slipped the bolt into place.
Transitive, cause something to move. Not applicable.

10. sense_key=slip%2:31:01:: | definition=pass out of one's memory | synonyms=slip one's mind.
Not about movement.

11. sense_key=slip%2:30:03:: | definition=move out of position | synonyms=dislocate, luxate, splay | examples=dislocate joints; the artificial hip joint luxated and had to be put back surgically.
Not about exiting.

The best fit is sense 1: move stealthily. The example "The ship slipped away in the darkness" is analogous to the man slipping out the door quickly and silently. The stealth is explicit: "nobody else seemed to notice." So sense_index 1.

Thus, JSON: {"sense_index": 1}

provider: GMICloud


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

[User]
Target lemma: door
Target surface form: door
Context:
Haney's eyebrows flew up. "Customer "? Pete smiled modestly. "It's my line of work ", he said Five minutes later, before Haney could make his break, the stranger stood up and nodded farewell. Haney watched the small but wiry man slip out the <t>door</t> quickly and silently, and felt relieved to see that nobody else seemed to notice his departure. Phil decided to stay a little longer, and as time passed it seemed as if the strange little man had never been there, but for the other glass on the table.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=door%1:06:00:: | definition=a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle | examples=he knocked on the door; he slammed the door as he left
2. sense_key=door%1:06:01:: | definition=the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close | synonyms=doorway, room access, threshold | examples=he stuck his head in the doorway
3. sense_key=door%1:07:00:: | definition=anything providing a means of access (or escape) | examples=we closed the door to Haitian immigrants; education is the door to success
4. sense_key=door%1:06:04:: | definition=a structure where people live or work (usually ordered along a street or road) | examples=the office next door; they live two doors up the street from us
5. sense_key=door%1:06:03:: | definition=a room that is entered via a door | examples=his office is the third door down the hall on the left

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: "door" in context: "Haney watched the small but wiry man slip out the door quickly and silently". The man slipped out the door. Which sense? Sense 1: a swinging or sliding barrier that closes an entrance. Sense 2: the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave, the space that a door can close. Sense 3: anything providing a means of access (or escape), figurative. Sense 4: a structure where people live or work. Sense 5: a room entered via a door.

He slipped out the door. He physically left through the door of the place. The most literal is sense 1 or 2. Sense 1 is the physical barrier, sense 2 is the doorway/entrance. Usually "out the door" means through the doorway, so sense 2 (doorway, room access, threshold) fits. The example for sense 2: "he stuck his head in the doorway". For sense 1: "he knocked on the door" (the panel). Here, "slip out the door" implies going through the opening, not just touching the barrier. Sense 2 is more appropriate. Sense 3 is metaphoric, not literal here. So answer is 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: feel
Target surface form: felt
Context:
Haney's eyebrows flew up. "Customer "? Pete smiled modestly. "It's my line of work ", he said Five minutes later, before Haney could make his break, the stranger stood up and nodded farewell. Haney watched the small but wiry man slip out the door quickly and silently, and <t>felt</t> relieved to see that nobody else seemed to notice his departure. Phil decided to stay a little longer, and as time passed it seemed as if the strange little man had never been there, but for the other glass on the table.

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 asked to choose the best indexed sense for "felt" in the context. We must output only a JSON object like {"sense_index": 3}. The target lemma is "feel", surface form "felt". The context: "Haney watched the small but wiry man slip out the door quickly and silently, and felt relieved to see that nobody else seemed to notice his departure." So, "felt relieved" clearly indicates an emotional state. "Relieved" is an emotion. So the sense likely involves experiencing an emotion. Let's examine the candidate senses:

1. 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. This fits "felt relieved" perfectly. Relieved is an emotional state.

2. feel%2:31:00:: | come to believe on the basis of emotion... examples: "I feel that he doesn't like me". This is more about belief based on intuition. Not exactly "felt relieved".

3. feel%2:39:00:: | perceive by a physical sensation, e.g., coming from the skin or muscles. Not emotional, so not.

4. feel%2:29:00:: | be conscious of a physical, mental, or emotional state. Examples: "I feel fine today", "She felt tired". This could also work because "relieved" is an emotional state, but note that sense 1 specifically says "undergo an emotional sensation". Sense 4 is broader: physical, mental, or emotional state. However, feeling relieved is undergoing an emotional sensation. The examples for sense 1: "She felt resentful; He felt regret" match exactly the pattern "felt relieved". Sense 4 examples: "I feel fine today" (physical), "She felt tired" (physical/mental). So sense 1 is more specific to emotional sensation. In WordNet, the more specific sense usually takes precedence when the context matches. "Relieved" is an emotion, so sense 1 is a perfect match.

5. feel%2:31:01:: | 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". Not applicable; no reaction to someone's behavior here.

6. feel%2:39:01:: | undergo passive experience of: "We felt the effects of inflation". Not.

7. feel%2:42:00:: | be felt or perceived in a certain way. Examples: "The ground feels shaky". This is about something being perceived, not the subject feeling an emotion. Not.

8,9,10,11,12,13: touch-related or other physical senses.

So the best is sense 1. 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: see
Target surface form: see
Context:
Haney's eyebrows flew up. "Customer "? Pete smiled modestly. "It's my line of work ", he said Five minutes later, before Haney could make his break, the stranger stood up and nodded farewell. Haney watched the small but wiry man slip out the door quickly and silently, and felt relieved to <t>see</t> that nobody else seemed to notice his departure. Phil decided to stay a little longer, and as time passed it seemed as if the strange little man had never been there, but for the other glass on the table.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=see%2:39:00:: | definition=perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight | examples=You have to be a good observer to see all the details; Can you see the bird in that tree?
2. sense_key=see%2:31:01:: | definition=perceive (an idea or situation) mentally | synonyms=understand, realize, realise | examples=Now I see!; I just can't see your point
3. sense_key=see%2:39:02:: | definition=perceive or be contemporaneous with | synonyms=witness, find | examples=We found Republicans winning the offices; You'll see a lot of cheating in this school
4. sense_key=see%2:36:00:: | definition=imagine; conceive of; see in one's mind | synonyms=visualize, visualise, envision, project, fancy, figure | examples=I can't see him on horseback!; I can see what will happen
5. sense_key=see%2:31:00:: | definition=deem to be | synonyms=consider, reckon, view, regard | examples=She views this quite differently from me; I consider her to be shallow
6. sense_key=see%2:31:02:: | definition=get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally | synonyms=learn, hear, get word, get wind, pick up, find out | examples=I learned that she has two grown-up children; I see that you have been promoted
7. sense_key=see%2:39:03:: | definition=see or watch | synonyms=watch, view, catch, take in | examples=view a show on television; This program will be seen all over the world
8. sense_key=see%2:38:00:: | definition=come together | synonyms=meet, run into, encounter, run across, come across | examples=I'll probably see you at the meeting; How nice to see you again!
9. sense_key=see%2:32:00:: | definition=find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort | synonyms=determine, check, find out, ascertain, watch, learn | examples=I want to see whether she speaks French; See whether it works
10. sense_key=see%2:31:03:: | definition=be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something | synonyms=check, insure, see to it, ensure, control, ascertain | examples=He verified that the valves were closed; See that the curtains are closed
11. sense_key=see%2:41:11:: | definition=go to see for professional or business reasons | examples=You should see a lawyer; We had to see a psychiatrist
12. sense_key=see%2:41:12:: | definition=go to see for a social visit | examples=I went to see my friend Mary the other day
13. sense_key=see%2:41:10:: | definition=go to see a place, as for entertainment | synonyms=visit | examples=We went to see the Eiffel Tower in the morning
14. sense_key=see%2:41:14:: | definition=take charge of or deal with | synonyms=attend, take care, look | examples=Could you see about lunch?; I must attend to this matter
15. sense_key=see%2:35:09:: | definition=receive as a specified guest | examples=the doctor will see you now; The minister doesn't see anybody before noon
16. sense_key=see%2:41:00:: | definition=date regularly; have a steady relationship with | synonyms=go steady, go out, date | examples=Did you know that she is seeing an older man?; He is dating his former wife again!
17. sense_key=see%2:39:05:: | definition=see and understand, have a good eye | examples=The artist must first learn to see
18. sense_key=see%2:31:08:: | definition=deliberate or decide | examples=See whether you can come tomorrow; let's see--which movie should we see tonight?
19. sense_key=see%2:39:11:: | definition=observe as if with an eye | examples=The camera saw the burglary and recorded it
20. sense_key=see%2:39:13:: | definition=observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect | synonyms=examine | examples=The customs agent examined the baggage; I must see your passport before you can enter the country
21. sense_key=see%2:39:12:: | definition=go or live through | synonyms=experience, go through | examples=We had many trials to go through; he saw action in Viet Nam
22. sense_key=see%2:38:03:: | definition=accompany or escort | synonyms=escort | examples=I'll see you to the door
23. sense_key=see%2:33:00:: | definition=match or meet | examples=I saw the bet of one of my fellow players
24. sense_key=see%2:31:13:: | definition=make sense of; assign a meaning to | synonyms=interpret, construe | examples=What message do you see in this letter?; How do you interpret his behavior?

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 "see" in the given context. We must select the best sense from the provided list. The target form is "see", and the context is: "Haney watched the small but wiry man slip out the door quickly and silently, and felt relieved to <t>see</t> that nobody else seemed to notice his departure." So "see" is used in the phrase "felt relieved to see that nobody else seemed to notice his departure." Here, "see" means to perceive or become aware of the fact that nobody noticed the departure. It's not about physical sight of an object, but more about observing a situation or realizing something. Let's examine the candidate senses.

The list includes:
1. perceive by sight – physical seeing with eyes.
2. perceive (an idea or situation) mentally; understand, realize. Examples: "Now I see!"; "I just can't see your point"
3. perceive or be contemporaneous with; witness, find. Examples: "We found Republicans winning the offices"; "You'll see a lot of cheating in this school"
4. imagine; conceive of; see in one's mind.
5. deem to be; consider, reckon.
6. get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally; learn, hear. Examples: "I learned that she has two grown-up children"; "I see that you have been promoted"
7. see or watch; view, catch, take in (like a show).
8. come together; meet.
9. find out, learn, or determine with certainty... "I want to see whether she speaks French"
10. be careful or certain to do something; ensure. "See that the curtains are closed"
11-22: other senses (go to see professional, social, visit, attend, date, etc.)

In the context, "felt relieved to see that nobody else seemed to notice his departure", the word "see" introduces a clause expressing what the person observed or realized. It is not physical sight of a person or object, but observing a fact about the people around: that nobody noticed. It is similar to "observe" or "notice". Sense 1 (perceive by sight) could be argued because he physically looked and saw that nobody was reacting, but the emphasis is on the perception of a situation. Sense 2 is about mental perception, understanding, realizing. The example "Now I see!" fits an exclamation, but here it's "see that...". Sense 3: perceive or be contemporaneous with; witness, find. The example "You'll see a lot of cheating in this school" fits a pattern of witnessing an event/situation. Sense 6: get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally; learn, hear. Example: "I see that you have been promoted" – this is often used with a that-clause to report information one has come to know. In fact, the construction "see that [clause]" is typical for sense 6. Let's check: sense 6 definition: "get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally" synonyms: learn, hear, get word, find out. Example: "I see that you have been promoted." That exactly matches "see that nobody else seemed to notice..." – he became aware of the fact. It is indeed a mental awareness, often from observation or inference. Sense 2 is more about understanding an idea: "I just can't see your point" – that's about comprehending, not just noticing a fact. Sense 3 is "perceive or be contemporaneous with" – it's about experiencing or witnessing events, like "You'll see a lot of cheating". It could work, but it might be more active witnessing. Sense 6 is specifically "become aware of, usually accidentally" – here he felt relieved to see (notice) that nobody else seemed to notice. It's a sudden awareness, possibly accidental in that he was watching the man leave and then noticed the lack of reaction. So sense 6 seems most precise. Let's also check sense 9: "find out, learn, or determine with certainty... I want to see whether she speaks French". That is about investigating, actively checking. Not the case here—he just observes. Sense 10: "be careful or certain... ensure" – not.

Therefore, the best sense is 6: get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally. The WordNet sense key is see%2:31:02::. The index in the candidate list is 6 (since they are numbered 1 through 24). I'll output {"sense_index": 6}.

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[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: seemed
Context:
Haney's eyebrows flew up. "Customer "? Pete smiled modestly. "It's my line of work ", he said Five minutes later, before Haney could make his break, the stranger stood up and nodded farewell. Haney watched the small but wiry man slip out the door quickly and silently, and felt relieved to see that nobody else <t>seemed</t> to notice his departure. Phil decided to stay a little longer, and as time passed it seemed as if the strange little man had never been there, but for the other glass on the table.

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 disambiguate the word "seemed" in the given context. The target surface form is "seemed", lemma "seem". We have four candidate senses. Let's look at the context:

"Haney's eyebrows flew up. "Customer"? Pete smiled modestly. "It's my line of work", he said. Five minutes later, before Haney could make his break, the stranger stood up and nodded farewell. Haney watched the small but wiry man slip out the door quickly and silently, and felt relieved to see that nobody else <t>seemed</t> to notice his departure. Phil decided to stay a little longer, and as time passed it seemed as if the strange little man had never been there, but for the other glass on the table."

There are two occurrences of "seemed" in this passage: one in "nobody else seemed to notice his departure" and another in "it seemed as if the strange little man had never been there". The target is marked with <t> tags, so the specific instance is "nobody else <t>seemed</t> to notice his departure." So we need to disambiguate that use.

Sense 1: 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 often used for a direct impression from appearance or behavior.

Sense 2: 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 is often with a clause indicating a judgment about truth probability, like "it seems that...".

Sense 3: appear to exist. Examples: "There seems no reason to go ahead with the project now." This sense is about existence, often with "there seems" constructions.

Sense 4: 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, often first-person.

Now, the target: "nobody else seemed to notice his departure." Here, "seemed" is used with a subordinate infinitive clause "to notice his departure". It's about an impression or appearance that nobody noticed. The structure is "nobody seemed to notice" which is similar to "She seems to be sleeping" from Sense 1. It expresses an outward aspect: based on observation, it appeared that nobody noticed. It doesn't involve "it seems that" (Sense 2), nor existential "there seems" (Sense 3), nor a first-person subjective "I seem" (Sense 4). It's about how things appeared to the observer (Haney). So Sense 1 is the best fit: give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect. The example "She seems to be sleeping" matches the structure "nobody seemed to notice". So I'll choose Sense 1.

Return JSON: {"sense_index": 1}