[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: perimeter
Target surface form: perimeter
Context:
Baskonia gives away a victory in Israel Caja Laboral achieved a stunning 82-91 victory on their visit to the Maccabee Electra court despite Dusko Ivanovic's team's heavy losses, and after the great performance by Mizra Teltovic, who was the best on his team with eight three-pointers scored (29 points), they now at the top of their group. The Vitorian team knew to make up for the significant absences of Herrmann, Oleson, Huertas and Micov with a big dose of involvement and teamwork, even though it had to hold out until the end to take the victory. Additionally, their huge success from the sidelines, with 16 three pointers scored, had a lot to do with the final triumph. The game started out in favor of the Azulgranas, who put themselves ahead on the scoreboard from the start. As Vitora's first four baskets were from the <t>perimeter</t>, the speculation was already that they had jumped into the Israeli net with hot wrists. English and Teletovic were the main scorers of the 18-20 at the end of the first period.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=perimeter%1:25:00:: | definition=the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary | synonyms=margin, border
2. sense_key=perimeter%1:25:01:: | definition=a line enclosing a plane areas
3. sense_key=perimeter%1:07:00:: | definition=the size of something as given by the distance around it | synonyms=circumference

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 "perimeter" in the context: "As Vitora's first four baskets were from the perimeter, the speculation was already that they had jumped into the Israeli net with hot wrists." Here, "perimeter" is used in a basketball context. The target surface form is "perimeter". In basketball, "perimeter" refers to the area outside the three-point line or the area beyond the key, typically where outside shots are taken. Synonyms in the context: they mention "three-pointers" and "from the sidelines" earlier. So "perimeter" here means the area on the court where three-point shots are taken.

Now, let's look at the candidate senses:

1. sense_key=perimeter%1:25:00:: | definition=the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary | synonyms=margin, border
2. sense_key=perimeter%1:25:01:: | definition=a line enclosing a plane areas
3. sense_key=perimeter%1:07:00:: | definition=the size of something as given by the distance around it | synonyms=circumference

None of these directly mention basketball. But sense 1: "the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary" with synonyms margin, border. In basketball, the perimeter is effectively the boundary line (the three-point arc) and the area just inside it? Actually, the three-point line marks the perimeter. So "perimeter" in basketball derives from the general sense of a boundary. The basketball sense is a specific use of sense 1: the boundary line or area just inside it. The area just inside the boundary would be the area inside the three-point line? But typically, "from the perimeter" means shots taken from outside the three-point line, which is the boundary itself or just outside. However, WordNet likely doesn't have a specific basketball sense, so we must choose the closest. Sense 1 is the most appropriate: it refers to a boundary line or area immediately inside it. In basketball, the perimeter is essentially the boundary between the inside game and the outside game. Sense 2 is similar but less specific: "a line enclosing a plane areas" – that's very generic. Sense 3 is about circumference, which is the measurement, not the area or line. So sense 1 is best. The synonyms "margin, border" fit with the concept of a boundary. In the context, "perimeter" clearly refers to the area from which they took shots, which is the boundary area. So I'll choose sense 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: speculation
Target surface form: speculation
Context:
Baskonia gives away a victory in Israel Caja Laboral achieved a stunning 82-91 victory on their visit to the Maccabee Electra court despite Dusko Ivanovic's team's heavy losses, and after the great performance by Mizra Teltovic, who was the best on his team with eight three-pointers scored (29 points), they now at the top of their group. The Vitorian team knew to make up for the significant absences of Herrmann, Oleson, Huertas and Micov with a big dose of involvement and teamwork, even though it had to hold out until the end to take the victory. Additionally, their huge success from the sidelines, with 16 three pointers scored, had a lot to do with the final triumph. The game started out in favor of the Azulgranas, who put themselves ahead on the scoreboard from the start. As Vitora's first four baskets were from the perimeter, the <t>speculation</t> was already that they had jumped into the Israeli net with hot wrists. English and Teletovic were the main scorers of the 18-20 at the end of the first period.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=speculation%1:10:03:: | definition=a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence | synonyms=guess, conjecture, supposition, surmise, surmisal, hypothesis
2. sense_key=speculation%1:09:00:: | definition=a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence) | synonyms=conjecture | examples=speculations about the outcome of the election; he dismissed it as mere conjecture
3. sense_key=speculation%1:21:00:: | definition=an investment that is very risky but could yield great profits | synonyms=venture | examples=he knew the stock was a speculation when he bought it
4. sense_key=speculation%1:09:01:: | definition=continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature | synonyms=meditation | examples=the habit of meditation is the basis for all real knowledge

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: "Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context. ... Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}."

Target lemma: speculation. Target surface form: speculation. Context: from a sports article about a basketball game. The sentence: "As Vitora's first four baskets were from the perimeter, the speculation was already that they had jumped into the Israeli net with hot wrists." (Note: "Vitora" is probably a typo for Vitoria, the team from Vitoria, Spain, i.e., Caja Laboral / Baskonia). So, "the speculation was already that they had jumped into the Israeli net with hot wrists." Meaning: people were already speculating (forming opinions based on incomplete evidence) that the team was shooting well from the outside.

Now, candidate senses:

1. sense 1: a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence (synonyms: guess, conjecture, supposition, etc.)
2. sense 2: a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence). Examples: speculations about the outcome of the election; he dismissed it as mere conjecture.
3. sense 3: an investment that is very risky but could yield great profits (synonyms: venture).
4. sense 4: continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature (synonyms: meditation).

Clearly, senses 3 and 4 are irrelevant. Senses 1 and 2 are very similar. Let's read carefully:

Sense 1: "a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence" – this is the expression of the opinion, the statement itself. Synonyms: guess, conjecture, supposition, surmise, hypothesis. So it's the actual statement or message.

Sense 2: "a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence)" – this is the hypothesis itself, the idea formed. Synonyms: conjecture. It's the mental construct, the theory, not necessarily the expression.

In the context: "the speculation was already that they had jumped into the Israeli net with hot wrists." Here, "the speculation" refers to the opinion or idea that was being expressed or formed. It's more like the hypothesis that was being formed. Both senses are very close. However, sense 1 emphasizes the message, sense 2 emphasizes the hypothesis. The sentence says "the speculation was already that ..." This is stating what the speculation was. It sounds like it's reporting the content of the speculation, i.e., the hypothesis itself. But note that WordNet is fine-grained and these are two separate senses. Often, in such contexts, sense 2 is more about the abstract idea, while sense 1 is about the act of expressing it. The context: "the speculation was already that they had jumped ..." It might be interpreted as "people were already speculating that..." So the speculation is the idea/thought. I think sense 2 fits slightly better because it's the hypothesis itself, not necessarily the message. But the synonyms: sense 1 includes "hypothesis" as well, so there is overlap. However, sense 2's definition explicitly says "a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating...", and the example "speculations about the outcome of the election" is a noun use that matches our context: "the speculation was that..." So I'd lean toward sense 2.

But let's double-check: In WordNet 3.0, sense 1 is the first noun sense, "a message expressing an opinion..." that is a communication. Sense 2 is a cognition sense: "a hypothesis..." In the context, "the speculation" is the content of what people thought, not the act of communicating it. The article doesn't explicitly say someone said something; it's more like the general speculation (idea) was that they had hot wrists. So sense 2: cognition.

I'll go with sense_index: 2.

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native_finish_reason: stop

provider: Baidu

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: scorer
Target surface form: scorers
Context:
Caja Laboral achieved a stunning 82-91 victory on their visit to the Maccabee Electra court despite Dusko Ivanovic's team's heavy losses, and after the great performance by Mizra Teltovic, who was the best on his team with eight three-pointers scored (29 points), they now at the top of their group. The Vitorian team knew to make up for the significant absences of Herrmann, Oleson, Huertas and Micov with a big dose of involvement and teamwork, even though it had to hold out until the end to take the victory. Additionally, their huge success from the sidelines, with 16 three pointers scored, had a lot to do with the final triumph. The game started out in favor of the Azulgranas, who put themselves ahead on the scoreboard from the start. As Vitora's first four baskets were from the perimeter, the speculation was already that they had jumped into the Israeli net with hot wrists. English and Teletovic were the main <t>scorers</t> of the 18-20 at the end of the first period. The second quarter was more of the same, but the Alavan team opted for the inside game of Barac and the work of Eliyahu, who was greeted with whistles and applause at his return home, to continue increasing their lead by half-time (34-43).

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=scorer%1:18:00:: | definition=a player who makes a score in a game or contest
2. sense_key=scorer%1:18:01:: | definition=a logger who marks trees to be felled
3. sense_key=scorer%1:18:02:: | definition=an official who records the score during the progress of a game | synonyms=scorekeeper

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}.

native_finish_reason: error

provider: Wafer


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

[User]
Target lemma: scorer
Target surface form: scorers
Context:
Caja Laboral achieved a stunning 82-91 victory on their visit to the Maccabee Electra court despite Dusko Ivanovic's team's heavy losses, and after the great performance by Mizra Teltovic, who was the best on his team with eight three-pointers scored (29 points), they now at the top of their group. The Vitorian team knew to make up for the significant absences of Herrmann, Oleson, Huertas and Micov with a big dose of involvement and teamwork, even though it had to hold out until the end to take the victory. Additionally, their huge success from the sidelines, with 16 three pointers scored, had a lot to do with the final triumph. The game started out in favor of the Azulgranas, who put themselves ahead on the scoreboard from the start. As Vitora's first four baskets were from the perimeter, the speculation was already that they had jumped into the Israeli net with hot wrists. English and Teletovic were the main <t>scorers</t> of the 18-20 at the end of the first period. The second quarter was more of the same, but the Alavan team opted for the inside game of Barac and the work of Eliyahu, who was greeted with whistles and applause at his return home, to continue increasing their lead by half-time (34-43).

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=scorer%1:18:00:: | definition=a player who makes a score in a game or contest
2. sense_key=scorer%1:18:01:: | definition=a logger who marks trees to be felled
3. sense_key=scorer%1:18:02:: | definition=an official who records the score during the progress of a game | synonyms=scorekeeper

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}.

[User] Your previous answer was invalid. Choose one candidate index between 1 and 3. Return only valid JSON exactly like {"sense_index": 1}.

reasoning_content: We are asked to perform word sense disambiguation for the word "scorers" in the given context. The target is "scorers" which is the plural of "scorer". The context is a basketball game report. The sentence: "English and Teletovic were the main <t>scorers</t> of the 18-20 at the end of the first period." Clearly, it refers to players who scored points. Sense 1: "a player who makes a score in a game or contest" fits perfectly. Sense 3: "an official who records the score" doesn't fit because the context talks about players making baskets. Sense 2: "a logger who marks trees" is irrelevant. So the correct sense is sense 1. 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: end
Target surface form: end
Context:
Caja Laboral achieved a stunning 82-91 victory on their visit to the Maccabee Electra court despite Dusko Ivanovic's team's heavy losses, and after the great performance by Mizra Teltovic, who was the best on his team with eight three-pointers scored (29 points), they now at the top of their group. The Vitorian team knew to make up for the significant absences of Herrmann, Oleson, Huertas and Micov with a big dose of involvement and teamwork, even though it had to hold out until the end to take the victory. Additionally, their huge success from the sidelines, with 16 three pointers scored, had a lot to do with the final triumph. The game started out in favor of the Azulgranas, who put themselves ahead on the scoreboard from the start. As Vitora's first four baskets were from the perimeter, the speculation was already that they had jumped into the Israeli net with hot wrists. English and Teletovic were the main scorers of the 18-20 at the <t>end</t> of the first period. The second quarter was more of the same, but the Alavan team opted for the inside game of Barac and the work of Eliyahu, who was greeted with whistles and applause at his return home, to continue increasing their lead by half-time (34-43).

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=end%1:15:00:: | definition=either extremity of something that has length | synonyms=terminal | examples=the end of the pier; she knotted the end of the thread
2. sense_key=end%1:28:00:: | definition=the point in time at which something ends | synonyms=ending | examples=the end of the year; the ending of warranty period
3. sense_key=end%1:11:00:: | definition=the concluding parts of an event or occurrence | synonyms=last, final stage | examples=the end was exciting; I had to miss the last of the movie
4. sense_key=end%1:09:02:: | definition=the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it | synonyms=goal | examples=the ends justify the means
5. sense_key=end%1:09:00:: | definition=a final part or section | examples=we have given it at the end of the section since it involves the calculus; Start at the beginning and go on until you come to the end
6. sense_key=end%1:26:00:: | definition=a final state | synonyms=destruction, death | examples=he came to a bad end; the so-called glorious experiment came to an inglorious end
7. sense_key=end%1:15:02:: | definition=the surface at either extremity of a three-dimensional object | examples=one end of the box was marked `This side up'
8. sense_key=end%1:18:00:: | definition=(football) the person who plays at one end of the line of scrimmage | examples=the end managed to hold onto the pass
9. sense_key=end%1:15:01:: | definition=a boundary marking the extremities of something | examples=the end of town
10. sense_key=end%1:15:03:: | definition=one of two places from which people are communicating to each other | examples=the phone rang at the other end; both ends wrote at the same time
11. sense_key=end%1:04:00:: | definition=the part you are expected to play | examples=he held up his end
12. sense_key=end%1:10:00:: | definition=the last section of a communication | synonyms=conclusion, close, closing, ending | examples=in conclusion I want to say...
13. sense_key=end%1:06:02:: | definition=a piece of cloth that is left over after the rest has been used or sold | synonyms=remainder, remnant, oddment
14. sense_key=end%1:04:02:: | definition=(American football) a position on the line of scrimmage | examples=no one wanted to play end

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 lemma "end" with surface form "end" in the given context. The context: "...the 18-20 at the <t>end</t> of the first period. The second quarter was more of the same..." The target appears in the phrase "at the end of the first period." This is a sports context, a basketball game. "End of the first period" refers to the point in time when the first period finishes, or the concluding moment of that period. It's temporal.

Let's examine the candidate senses:

1. Physical extremity (length) – not temporal.
2. "the point in time at which something ends" – synonyms: ending. Examples: "the end of the year". This fits perfectly: "end of the first period" is a time point.
3. "the concluding parts of an event or occurrence" – examples: "the end was exciting; I had to miss the last of the movie". This could also be interpreted as the final part of the first period, but "at the end" typically refers to the moment, not the concluding parts. However, sense 3 is "concluding parts", while sense 2 is "point in time". The phrase "at the end" suggests a specific point, not the parts. Also, "end of the first period" in sports usually means when the period finishes. So sense 2 is best.
4. Goal – no.
5. A final part or section – could be seen as the final part of the period, but again "at the end" is more temporal point. The examples: "we have given it at the end of the section" – that is spatial/textual. But here it's temporal.
6. Final state (destruction, death) – no.
7. Surface extremity – no.
8. Football position – no.
9. Boundary marking extremities – possibly "end of town" – not temporal.
10. One of two places communicating – no.
11. Part you are expected to play – no.
12. Last section of a communication – like conclusion, closing. That is for communication, not a sports period.
13. A piece of cloth leftover – no.
14. American football position – no.

Thus, sense 2 is the most appropriate.

Now, output only JSON: {"sense_index": 2}

provider: StreamLake


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

[User]
Target lemma: quarter
Target surface form: quarter
Context:
The Vitorian team knew to make up for the significant absences of Herrmann, Oleson, Huertas and Micov with a big dose of involvement and teamwork, even though it had to hold out until the end to take the victory. Additionally, their huge success from the sidelines, with 16 three pointers scored, had a lot to do with the final triumph. The game started out in favor of the Azulgranas, who put themselves ahead on the scoreboard from the start. As Vitora's first four baskets were from the perimeter, the speculation was already that they had jumped into the Israeli net with hot wrists. English and Teletovic were the main scorers of the 18-20 at the end of the first period. The second <t>quarter</t> was more of the same, but the Alavan team opted for the inside game of Barac and the work of Eliyahu, who was greeted with whistles and applause at his return home, to continue increasing their lead by half-time (34-43). Teletovic had already begun to stand out as the best on his team with 13 points, even though Splitter's "six fewer" points already signaled that it wasn't going to be the best night for the Brazilian.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=quarter%1:23:01:: | definition=one of four equal parts | synonyms=one-fourth, fourth, one-quarter, fourth part, twenty-five percent, quartern | examples=a quarter of a pound
2. sense_key=quarter%1:15:00:: | definition=a district of a city having some distinguishing character | examples=the Latin Quarter
3. sense_key=quarter%1:28:01:: | definition=(football, professional basketball) one of four divisions into which some games are divided | examples=both teams scored in the first quarter
4. sense_key=quarter%1:28:03:: | definition=a unit of time equal to 15 minutes or a quarter of an hour | examples=it's a quarter til 4; a quarter after 4 o'clock
5. sense_key=quarter%1:28:00:: | definition=one of four periods into which the school year is divided | examples=the fall quarter ends at Christmas
6. sense_key=quarter%1:28:02:: | definition=a fourth part of a year; three months | examples=unemployment fell during the last quarter
7. sense_key=quarter%1:24:00:: | definition=one of the four major division of the compass | examples=the wind is coming from that quarter
8. sense_key=quarter%1:23:02:: | definition=a quarter of a hundredweight (25 pounds)
9. sense_key=quarter%1:23:04:: | definition=a quarter of a hundredweight (28 pounds)
10. sense_key=quarter%1:21:00:: | definition=a United States or Canadian coin worth one fourth of a dollar | examples=he fed four quarters into the slot machine
11. sense_key=quarter%1:18:00:: | definition=an unspecified person | examples=he dropped a word in the right quarter
12. sense_key=quarter%1:06:00:: | definition=the rear part of a ship | synonyms=stern, after part, poop, tail
13. sense_key=quarter%1:06:01:: | definition=piece of leather that comprises the part of a shoe or boot covering the heel and joining the vamp
14. sense_key=quarter%1:04:00:: | definition=clemency or mercy shown to a defeated opponent | examples=he surrendered but asked for quarter

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

reasoning_content: We are given the target word "quarter" in a specific context. Let's look at the context: it's a sports game description, specifically basketball. The phrases: "the first period" and "the second quarter" indicate that the game is divided into periods or quarters. In basketball, a game is divided into quarters. Sense 3: "(football, professional basketball) one of four divisions into which some games are divided" fits perfectly. The example given: "both teams scored in the first quarter". So sense_index 3 is correct.

provider: DeepInfra


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

[User]
Target lemma: team
Target surface form: team
Context:
The Vitorian team knew to make up for the significant absences of Herrmann, Oleson, Huertas and Micov with a big dose of involvement and teamwork, even though it had to hold out until the end to take the victory. Additionally, their huge success from the sidelines, with 16 three pointers scored, had a lot to do with the final triumph. The game started out in favor of the Azulgranas, who put themselves ahead on the scoreboard from the start. As Vitora's first four baskets were from the perimeter, the speculation was already that they had jumped into the Israeli net with hot wrists. English and Teletovic were the main scorers of the 18-20 at the end of the first period. The second quarter was more of the same, but the Alavan <t>team</t> opted for the inside game of Barac and the work of Eliyahu, who was greeted with whistles and applause at his return home, to continue increasing their lead by half-time (34-43). Teletovic had already begun to stand out as the best on his team with 13 points, even though Splitter's "six fewer" points already signaled that it wasn't going to be the best night for the Brazilian.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=team%1:14:00:: | definition=a cooperative unit (especially in sports) | synonyms=squad
2. sense_key=team%1:14:01:: | definition=two or more draft animals that work together to pull something

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 (WSD) for the word "team" in the given context. The target surface form is "team", and we have two candidate senses:

1. sense_key=team%1:14:00:: | definition=a cooperative unit (especially in sports) | synonyms=squad
2. sense_key=team%1:14:01:: | definition=two or more draft animals that work together to pull something

We need to choose the best indexed sense (1 or 2) based on the context.

Context: The text is about a basketball game. "The Vitorian team", "the Alavan team", references to players, scoring, three-pointers, etc. Clearly, this is a sports context. The word "team" refers to a sports team, a cooperative unit in sports. There is no mention of draft animals.

Thus, sense 1 is correct.

Answer as JSON: {"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: work
Target surface form: work
Context:
The Vitorian team knew to make up for the significant absences of Herrmann, Oleson, Huertas and Micov with a big dose of involvement and teamwork, even though it had to hold out until the end to take the victory. Additionally, their huge success from the sidelines, with 16 three pointers scored, had a lot to do with the final triumph. The game started out in favor of the Azulgranas, who put themselves ahead on the scoreboard from the start. As Vitora's first four baskets were from the perimeter, the speculation was already that they had jumped into the Israeli net with hot wrists. English and Teletovic were the main scorers of the 18-20 at the end of the first period. The second quarter was more of the same, but the Alavan team opted for the inside game of Barac and the <t>work</t> of Eliyahu, who was greeted with whistles and applause at his return home, to continue increasing their lead by half-time (34-43). Teletovic had already begun to stand out as the best on his team with 13 points, even though Splitter's "six fewer" points already signaled that it wasn't going to be the best night for the Brazilian.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=work%1:04:00:: | definition=activity directed toward making or doing something | examples=she checked several points needing further work
2. sense_key=work%1:06:00:: | definition=a product produced or accomplished through the effort or activity or agency of a person or thing | synonyms=piece of work | examples=it is not regarded as one of his more memorable works; the symphony was hailed as an ingenious work
3. sense_key=work%1:04:01:: | definition=the occupation for which you are paid | synonyms=employment | examples=he is looking for employment; a lot of people are out of work
4. sense_key=work%1:09:00:: | definition=applying the mind to learning and understanding a subject (especially by reading) | synonyms=study | examples=mastering a second language requires a lot of work; no schools offer graduate study in interior design
5. sense_key=work%1:19:00:: | definition=(physics) a manifestation of energy; the transfer of energy from one physical system to another expressed as the product of a force and the distance through which it moves a body in the direction of that force | examples=work equals force times distance
6. sense_key=work%1:06:01:: | definition=a place where work is done | synonyms=workplace | examples=he arrived at work early today
7. sense_key=work%1:06:02:: | definition=the total output of a writer or artist (or a substantial part of it) | synonyms=oeuvre, body of work | examples=he studied the entire Wagnerian oeuvre; Picasso's work can be divided into periods

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 "work", surface form "work", in a specific context. The context is about a basketball game. The relevant sentence: "The second quarter was more of the same, but the Alavan team opted for the inside game of Barac and the <t>work</t> of Eliyahu, who was greeted with whistles and applause at his return home, to continue increasing their lead by half-time (34-43)."

We need to disambiguate the sense of "work" here. Let's examine the context: The Alavan team opted for the inside game of Barac and the work of Eliyahu. Eliyahu is a basketball player, returning home. The "work" likely refers to his effort, his performance, his activity on the court. It's not about his employment, nor a physical work of art, nor a place, nor physics, nor studying, nor total output of art. Sense 1: "activity directed toward making or doing something" fits well: his effort or activity in the game. Examples: "she checked several points needing further work." Here, it's his work on the court. Sense 3 is "occupation for which you are paid" but that seems too broad; they are talking about a specific game, not his general employment. Sense 3 examples: "he is looking for employment; a lot of people are out of work." This isn't about employment status. Sense 6: "place where work is done" doesn't fit. Sense 2: "a product produced or accomplished through effort" might refer to a specific piece of work, but here it's not a tangible product, it's his ongoing play. Sense 1 seems most appropriate: activity directed toward making or doing something; his performance in the game. Thus, sense_index 1.

Check: The target is "work" as a noun. In the sentence, "the work of Eliyahu" – his effort, his play. That aligns with sense 1. No need to hedge.

provider: Alibaba


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

[User]
Target lemma: whistle
Target surface form: whistles
Context:
The Vitorian team knew to make up for the significant absences of Herrmann, Oleson, Huertas and Micov with a big dose of involvement and teamwork, even though it had to hold out until the end to take the victory. Additionally, their huge success from the sidelines, with 16 three pointers scored, had a lot to do with the final triumph. The game started out in favor of the Azulgranas, who put themselves ahead on the scoreboard from the start. As Vitora's first four baskets were from the perimeter, the speculation was already that they had jumped into the Israeli net with hot wrists. English and Teletovic were the main scorers of the 18-20 at the end of the first period. The second quarter was more of the same, but the Alavan team opted for the inside game of Barac and the work of Eliyahu, who was greeted with <t>whistles</t> and applause at his return home, to continue increasing their lead by half-time (34-43). Teletovic had already begun to stand out as the best on his team with 13 points, even though Splitter's "six fewer" points already signaled that it wasn't going to be the best night for the Brazilian.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=whistle%1:11:00:: | definition=the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture | synonyms=whistling
2. sense_key=whistle%1:10:00:: | definition=the act of signalling (e.g., summoning) by whistling or blowing a whistle | synonyms=whistling | examples=the whistle signalled the end of the game
3. sense_key=whistle%1:06:02:: | definition=a small wind instrument that produces a whistling sound by blowing into it
4. sense_key=whistle%1:06:01:: | definition=acoustic device that forces air or steam against an edge or into a cavity and so produces a loud shrill sound
5. sense_key=whistle%1:06:00:: | definition=an inexpensive fipple flute | synonyms=pennywhistle, tin whistle

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

reasoning_content:
We are asked to choose the best sense for "whistles" in the given context. The target word is "whistle" with surface form "whistles". The context: The second quarter... Eliyahu was greeted with <t>whistles</t> and applause at his return home. So "whistles" here are sounds made by the crowd, likely expressing disapproval or perhaps just attention, along with applause. In sports contexts, "whistles" often refer to booing or whistling sounds made by spectators. But we have five candidate senses:

1. The sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam... (like a train whistle). Not applicable—crowd whistles are human-made sounds of disapproval.
2. The act of signalling by whistling or blowing a whistle (e.g., the whistle signalled the end of the game). This is about using a whistle as an instrument to signal, like a referee's whistle. But here it's "whistles" from the crowd, not a signalling whistle.
3. A small wind instrument that produces a whistling sound by blowing into it. That's a literal whistle instrument. The crowd might be using whistles, but typically, "whistles" from a crowd could be either from literal whistles or just mouth whistles. However, the context mentions "whistles and applause", suggesting sounds made by people. It could be that fans blew literal whistles, but more commonly, "whistles" in such contexts means booing or disapproval sounds (like wolf whistles, but often just shrill sounds). The sense index choices: 3 is the instrument, 4 is acoustic device (like a referee's whistle or steam whistle), 5 is pennywhistle/tin whistle. Sense 2 is the act of signalling. But note: "whistles" here is plural noun, sounds produced by the crowd. WordNet senses are nouns. Sense 1: "sound made by something moving rapidly" seems too general and not typically human-produced. Sense 2: "the act of signalling by whistling or blowing a whistle" — that's more about a specific whistle sound used as a signal (like a referee). But the crowd's whistles are not necessarily signalling; they are just making noise. However, the example "the whistle signalled the end of the game" shows a deliberate signal. In this context, Eliyahu was greeted with whistles, which may be a sign of disrespect or welcome? The text says "whistles and applause at his return home" — so mixed reaction. Likely the whistles are sounds of disapproval, like booing but more piercing. Often in sports, fans whistle to show displeasure. That sound can be produced by mouth or by a whistle instrument. Which sense fits best? Sense 1 is the sound itself, but it's defined as "sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam" — that's not people whistling. So sense 1 is wrong. Sense 2 is about the act of signalling, e.g., a referee's whistle. But here the whistles are not a signal; they are just noise from the crowd. So sense 2 might be too specific. Sense 3: a small wind instrument. Could fans be blowing actual whistles? Possibly, but typically "whistles" from a crowd means the high-pitched sound produced with mouths, not necessarily instruments. However, in some contexts, fans bring whistles. But the WordNet sense 3 specifically is a musical instrument. The gloss: "a small wind instrument that produces a whistling sound by blowing into it." That could be a referee's whistle too? But typically a referee's whistle is an acoustic device, which is sense 4: "acoustic device that forces air or steam against an edge..." So sense 4 is more like a mechanical whistle (sports whistle, train whistle). Sense 3 is more like a simple flute whistle, like a pennywhistle? Actually, sense 5 is pennywhistle specifically. So sense 4 covers typical whistles like a referee's. But which would the crowd use? If they're making sounds with their mouths, that's not an instrument at all. WordNet has a separate sense for the sound produced by whistling? Actually, sense 1 is the sound from rapid movement/steam. The act of producing a whistle with the mouth is a verb; the noun "whistle" can mean the sound made by whistling. But in WordNet, the noun "whistle" doesn't seem to have a sense for the sound produced by a person's mouth. Let's check the candidate indexes: sense_key formats: whistle%1:11:00:: (sound); whistle%1:10:00:: (act of signalling); whistle%1:06:02:: (small wind instrument); whistle%1:06:01:: (acoustic device); whistle%1:06:00:: (pennywhistle). So the only sense for the sound itself is sense 1, but it's limited to non-human sources. So the crowd's whistles must be a different sense. In common usage, "whistles" from a crowd can refer to the act of whistling (using mouth or a whistle). WordNet might categorize that under the act (sense 2) because it's an act of producing a whistle sound. But sense 2 is specifically "the act of signalling (e.g., summoning) by whistling or blowing a whistle". The example: "the whistle signalled the end of the game." So that's a deliberate signal, like a referee. In the crowd, whistling might be used to signal disapproval, so it could be considered signaling in a broad sense. But the definition emphasizes signalling. The crowd's whistles are not necessarily signalling specific commands, but they are expressing something. Alternatively, sense 4 is the device itself. If the crowd is using actual whistles, then it could be sense 4. But the text says "whistles and applause" — it's ambiguous whether they are producing whistles with mouths or with instruments. In typical English, when we say "the crowd greeted him with whistles", it refers to the sound, which is produced by people whistling, not by blowing a physical whistle. The plural noun "whistles" here denotes instances of whistling sounds. WordNet does not have a specific sense for "a whistling sound produced by a person" other than perhaps sense 1? But sense 1 explicitly says "sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam", which excludes human whistling. So the best match might be the act of whistling, which is sense 2. Even though the definition mentions signalling, the act of whistling produces a whistle sound. The example given is a definite signal, but the gloss says "the act of signalling by whistling or blowing a whistle". That means the noun refers to the act. In the phrase "greeted with whistles", the word "whistles" is a noun denoting the sound or the act. In many dictionaries, "whistle" as a noun can mean: the sound produced by whistling; the act of whistling; an instrument. Since WordNet lacks a clear sense for the sound from human whistling, the closest might be the act (sense 2) or the device (sense 4). But the crowd is not using an acoustic device necessarily; they are using their mouths. The act sense includes using a whistle or mouth. Given that, sense 2 is the act of signalling by whistling or blowing a whistle. Here, the crowd's whistling is a form of communication (showing disapproval or greeting), which is a type of signalling. So I'd lean toward sense 2. However, let's double-check: "whistles" could also be the actual instruments if fans brought whistles to blow. That is plausible in a sports context. But without further context, typical sports reporting: "whistles" often mean derisive whistling sounds. And in English, we say "the crowd whistled" to mean they made shrill sounds with their mouths. So the noun form "whistles" refers to the instances of that sound. Since WordNet doesn't have a specific "sound" sense for human whistling, I think sense 2 is the best fit because it is the act that produces the sound, and it's commonly used to denote the sound itself by metonymy.

Alternative: Check if there is any other sense not listed? Only these 5. So I'll choose sense 2.

Thus, the answer should be {"sense_index": 2}.

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: return
Target surface form: return
Context:
The Vitorian team knew to make up for the significant absences of Herrmann, Oleson, Huertas and Micov with a big dose of involvement and teamwork, even though it had to hold out until the end to take the victory. Additionally, their huge success from the sidelines, with 16 three pointers scored, had a lot to do with the final triumph. The game started out in favor of the Azulgranas, who put themselves ahead on the scoreboard from the start. As Vitora's first four baskets were from the perimeter, the speculation was already that they had jumped into the Israeli net with hot wrists. English and Teletovic were the main scorers of the 18-20 at the end of the first period. The second quarter was more of the same, but the Alavan team opted for the inside game of Barac and the work of Eliyahu, who was greeted with whistles and applause at his <t>return</t> home, to continue increasing their lead by half-time (34-43). Teletovic had already begun to stand out as the best on his team with 13 points, even though Splitter's "six fewer" points already signaled that it wasn't going to be the best night for the Brazilian.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=return%1:10:01:: | definition=document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability | synonyms=tax return, income tax return | examples=his gross income was enough that he had to file a tax return
2. sense_key=return%1:04:01:: | definition=a coming to or returning home | synonyms=homecoming | examples=on his return from Australia we gave him a welcoming party
3. sense_key=return%1:11:02:: | definition=the occurrence of a change in direction back in the opposite direction | synonyms=coming back
4. sense_key=return%1:04:02:: | definition=getting something back again | synonyms=restitution, restoration, regaining | examples=upon the restitution of the book to its rightful owner the child was given a tongue lashing
5. sense_key=return%1:04:00:: | definition=the act of going back to a prior location | examples=they set out on their return to the base camp
6. sense_key=return%1:21:00:: | definition=the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property | synonyms=issue, take, takings, proceeds, yield, payoff | examples=the average return was about 5%
7. sense_key=return%1:11:01:: | definition=happening again (especially at regular intervals) | synonyms=recurrence | examples=the return of spring
8. sense_key=return%1:10:02:: | definition=a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one) | synonyms=rejoinder, retort, riposte, replication, comeback, counter | examples=it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher
9. sense_key=return%1:06:00:: | definition=the key on electric typewriters or computer keyboards that causes a carriage return and a line feed | synonyms=return key
10. sense_key=return%1:04:06:: | definition=a reciprocal group action | synonyms=paying back, getting even | examples=in return we gave them as good as we got
11. sense_key=return%1:04:04:: | definition=a tennis stroke that sends the ball back to the other player | examples=he won the point on a cross-court return
12. sense_key=return%1:04:05:: | definition=(American football) the act of running back the ball after a kickoff or punt or interception or fumble
13. sense_key=return%1:04:07:: | definition=the act of someone appearing again | synonyms=reappearance | examples=his reappearance as Hamlet has been long awaited

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 "return" and its surface form "return" in the context of a basketball game description. The specific phrase: "who was greeted with whistles and applause at his return home". This refers to a player (Eliyahu) who is returning home, presumably to a place where he used to play, and the crowd greets him with mixed reaction (whistles and applause). So "return" here means the act of coming back to a prior location, specifically home. Among the senses:

1. tax return - not relevant.
2. a coming to or returning home (homecoming). Example: "on his return from Australia we gave him a welcoming party" - this fits well.
3. occurrence of a change in direction back in the opposite direction (coming back) - abstract, not specifically home.
4. getting something back again - not relevant.
5. the act of going back to a prior location - also fits, but more general. Example: "they set out on their return to the base camp".
6. income/profit - not relevant.
7. happening again - not relevant.
8. quick reply - not relevant.
9. keyboard key - not.
10. reciprocal group action - not.
11. tennis stroke - not.
12. American football - not.
13. act of someone appearing again (reappearance) - could be, but specifically "return home" indicates physical return to home location.

Comparing 2 and 5: Sense 2 explicitly includes "returning home" and the synonym "homecoming". Sense 5 is "the act of going back to a prior location". Both could work, but 2 is more specific to home. The phrase is "return home" so sense 2 is the best match because it explicitly mentions "home". So I'll select sense 2.

Index: 2.

Thus output: {"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: home
Target surface form: home
Context:
The Vitorian team knew to make up for the significant absences of Herrmann, Oleson, Huertas and Micov with a big dose of involvement and teamwork, even though it had to hold out until the end to take the victory. Additionally, their huge success from the sidelines, with 16 three pointers scored, had a lot to do with the final triumph. The game started out in favor of the Azulgranas, who put themselves ahead on the scoreboard from the start. As Vitora's first four baskets were from the perimeter, the speculation was already that they had jumped into the Israeli net with hot wrists. English and Teletovic were the main scorers of the 18-20 at the end of the first period. The second quarter was more of the same, but the Alavan team opted for the inside game of Barac and the work of Eliyahu, who was greeted with whistles and applause at his return <t>home</t>, to continue increasing their lead by half-time (34-43). Teletovic had already begun to stand out as the best on his team with 13 points, even though Splitter's "six fewer" points already signaled that it wasn't going to be the best night for the Brazilian.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=home%1:15:04:: | definition=where you live at a particular time | synonyms=place | examples=deliver the package to my home; he doesn't have a home to go to
2. sense_key=home%1:06:00:: | definition=housing that someone is living in | synonyms=dwelling, domicile, abode, habitation, dwelling house | examples=he built a modest dwelling near the pond; they raise money to provide homes for the homeless
3. sense_key=home%1:15:02:: | definition=the country or state or city where you live | examples=Canadian tariffs enabled United States lumber companies to raise prices at home; his home is New Jersey
4. sense_key=home%1:06:02:: | definition=(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score | synonyms=home plate, home base, plate | examples=he ruled that the runner failed to touch home
5. sense_key=home%1:15:05:: | definition=the place where you are stationed and from which missions start and end | synonyms=base
6. sense_key=home%1:15:03:: | definition=place where something began and flourished | examples=the United States is the home of basketball
7. sense_key=home%1:26:00:: | definition=an environment offering affection and security | examples=home is where the heart is; he grew up in a good Christian home
8. sense_key=home%1:14:00:: | definition=a social unit living together | synonyms=family, household, house, menage | examples=he moved his family to Virginia; It was a good Christian household
9. sense_key=home%1:06:01:: | definition=an institution where people are cared for | synonyms=nursing home, rest home | examples=a home for the elderly

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: home, Target surface form: home, Context: "... greeted with whistles and applause at his return <t>home</t>". The target is inside <t> and </t> tags: "home".

We need to select the best sense among the 9 candidate senses for the noun "home". The context is about a basketball game (Vitorian team, Azulgranas, etc.). Specifically: "Eliyahu, who was greeted with whistles and applause at his return home". So Eliyahu is a player returning to his home (likely the place where he lives or his hometown/country, or maybe his home court?). The phrase "return home" typically means returning to one's place of residence or hometown. In sports contexts, a player returning to their home country or home team's city often gets such reactions. Given it's a basketball game, "home" could be his home country or city.

Let's examine each sense:

1. sense_key=home%1:15:04:: | definition=where you live at a particular time | synonyms=place | examples="deliver the package to my home; he doesn't have a home to go to". This is a general sense of one's residence.

2. sense_key=home%1:06:00:: | definition=housing that someone is living in | synonyms=dwelling, domicile, abode, habitation, dwelling house | examples="he built a modest dwelling near the pond; they raise money to provide homes for the homeless". This refers to a physical structure, a building. In the context, "return home" might mean returning to his residence, but typically in sports, when a player returns "home" to a former team or city, it's more about the place where they live or where they are from, not just a building. But since "home" is not modified, it could be either 1 or 2. But sense 1 is more about the concept of the place you live, while sense 2 is the actual dwelling. In "return home", the phrase often means returning to one's place of residence, so sense 1 seems plausible.

3. sense_key=home%1:15:02:: | definition=the country or state or city where you live | examples="Canadian tariffs enabled United States lumber companies to raise prices at home; his home is New Jersey". This refers to a broader geographic area like hometown, home country. In sports, players often return "home" to their native country or city. For example, if Eliyahu is from a certain place and returned there, this could be it. The context says "at his return home", which could mean returning to his home country or home city after playing abroad. This is a common usage: an Israeli player returning to Israel. The text mentions "the Israeli net" earlier, so it might be a game in Israel? The teams: Vitorian team? Maybe from Vitoria? Azulgranas? That could be Barcelona? The context: "The game started out in favor of the Azulgranas" and later "English and Teletovic were the main scorers of the 18-20 at the end of the first period." Also "Barac", "Eliyahu" – Eliyahu is a common Israeli name. The text says "the Israeli net" earlier: "the speculation was already that they had jumped into the Israeli net with hot wrists." That suggests the opponent might be an Israeli team. So perhaps Eliyahu is an Israeli player who formerly played for a team there and now is returning to play against his old team. Or it could be his home country. Sense 3 fits well: the country or city where you live. He returns to his home (country/city).

4. baseball sense, clearly not relevant.

5. military base sense – not relevant.

6. place where something began and flourished – e.g., "home of basketball". Not relevant to a player returning.

7. an environment offering affection and security – more abstract, not likely.

8. a social unit living together – family household – not relevant.

9. an institution like nursing home – not relevant.

So the plausible ones are 1, 2, and 3. We need to choose the best indexed sense. The target surface form is "home", and in this context "return home" is a common collocation. Often, "return home" means to go back to one's residence or hometown. Given the sports context, it is very common to say a player "returns home" meaning to his home country or home city to play. For instance, "LeBron James returned home to Cleveland." Here, "home" refers to his hometown. That would be sense 3, which explicitly includes "city where you live". Sense 1 is more general "where you live at a particular time" – that could also apply, but sense 3 is a more specific geographical sense. Sense 2 is a physical dwelling, which is less likely in "return home" in this context because it's about a player returning to a place as a professional, not to his apartment. So sense 3 seems most appropriate because it captures the notion of returning to one's home city/country as a sports figure. Also, the example "his home is New Jersey" aligns with the idea of a hometown. In the text, Eliyahu is returning home, probably to Israel, where he is from, and the fans whistle and applaud him. So sense 3 is the best.

Thus, we choose sense_index: 3.


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

[User]
Target lemma: lead
Target surface form: lead
Context:
The Vitorian team knew to make up for the significant absences of Herrmann, Oleson, Huertas and Micov with a big dose of involvement and teamwork, even though it had to hold out until the end to take the victory. Additionally, their huge success from the sidelines, with 16 three pointers scored, had a lot to do with the final triumph. The game started out in favor of the Azulgranas, who put themselves ahead on the scoreboard from the start. As Vitora's first four baskets were from the perimeter, the speculation was already that they had jumped into the Israeli net with hot wrists. English and Teletovic were the main scorers of the 18-20 at the end of the first period. The second quarter was more of the same, but the Alavan team opted for the inside game of Barac and the work of Eliyahu, who was greeted with whistles and applause at his return home, to continue increasing their <t>lead</t> by half-time (34-43). Teletovic had already begun to stand out as the best on his team with 13 points, even though Splitter's "six fewer" points already signaled that it wasn't going to be the best night for the Brazilian.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=lead%1:07:02:: | definition=an advantage held by a competitor in a race | examples=he took the lead at the last turn
2. sense_key=lead%1:27:00:: | definition=a soft heavy toxic malleable metallic element; bluish white when freshly cut but tarnishes readily to dull grey | synonyms=Pb, atomic number 82 | examples=the children were playing with lead soldiers
3. sense_key=lead%1:09:00:: | definition=evidence pointing to a possible solution | synonyms=track, trail | examples=the police are following a promising lead; the trail led straight to the perpetrator
4. sense_key=lead%1:04:01:: | definition=a position of leadership (especially in the phrase `take the lead') | examples=he takes the lead in any group; we were just waiting for someone to take the lead
5. sense_key=lead%1:25:00:: | definition=the angle between the direction a gun is aimed and the position of a moving target (correcting for the flight time of the missile)
6. sense_key=lead%1:10:01:: | definition=the introductory section of a story | synonyms=lead-in, lede | examples=it was an amusing lead-in to a very serious matter
7. sense_key=lead%1:23:00:: | definition=(sports) the score by which a team or individual is winning
8. sense_key=lead%1:18:00:: | definition=an actor who plays a principal role | synonyms=star, principal
9. sense_key=lead%1:15:00:: | definition=(baseball) the position taken by a base runner preparing to advance to the next base | examples=he took a long lead off first
10. sense_key=lead%1:10:02:: | definition=an indication of potential opportunity | synonyms=tip, steer, confidential information, wind, hint | examples=he got a tip on the stock market; a good lead for a job
11. sense_key=lead%1:10:00:: | definition=a news story of major importance | synonyms=lead story
12. sense_key=lead%1:07:01:: | definition=the timing of ignition relative to the position of the piston in an internal-combustion engine | synonyms=spark advance
13. sense_key=lead%1:06:03:: | definition=restraint consisting of a rope (or light chain) used to restrain an animal | synonyms=leash, tether
14. sense_key=lead%1:06:02:: | definition=thin strip of metal used to separate lines of type in printing | synonyms=leading
15. sense_key=lead%1:06:00:: | definition=mixture of graphite with clay in different degrees of hardness; the marking substance in a pencil | synonyms=pencil lead
16. sense_key=lead%1:06:01:: | definition=a jumper that consists of a short piece of wire | synonyms=jumper cable, jumper lead, booster cable | examples=it was a tangle of jumper cables and clip leads
17. sense_key=lead%1:04:00:: | definition=the playing of a card to start a trick in bridge | examples=the lead was in the dummy

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}.


[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: lead
Target surface form: lead
Context:
The Vitorian team knew to make up for the significant absences of Herrmann, Oleson, Huertas and Micov with a big dose of involvement and teamwork, even though it had to hold out until the end to take the victory. Additionally, their huge success from the sidelines, with 16 three pointers scored, had a lot to do with the final triumph. The game started out in favor of the Azulgranas, who put themselves ahead on the scoreboard from the start. As Vitora's first four baskets were from the perimeter, the speculation was already that they had jumped into the Israeli net with hot wrists. English and Teletovic were the main scorers of the 18-20 at the end of the first period. The second quarter was more of the same, but the Alavan team opted for the inside game of Barac and the work of Eliyahu, who was greeted with whistles and applause at his return home, to continue increasing their <t>lead</t> by half-time (34-43). Teletovic had already begun to stand out as the best on his team with 13 points, even though Splitter's "six fewer" points already signaled that it wasn't going to be the best night for the Brazilian.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=lead%1:07:02:: | definition=an advantage held by a competitor in a race | examples=he took the lead at the last turn
2. sense_key=lead%1:27:00:: | definition=a soft heavy toxic malleable metallic element; bluish white when freshly cut but tarnishes readily to dull grey | synonyms=Pb, atomic number 82 | examples=the children were playing with lead soldiers
3. sense_key=lead%1:09:00:: | definition=evidence pointing to a possible solution | synonyms=track, trail | examples=the police are following a promising lead; the trail led straight to the perpetrator
4. sense_key=lead%1:04:01:: | definition=a position of leadership (especially in the phrase `take the lead') | examples=he takes the lead in any group; we were just waiting for someone to take the lead
5. sense_key=lead%1:25:00:: | definition=the angle between the direction a gun is aimed and the position of a moving target (correcting for the flight time of the missile)
6. sense_key=lead%1:10:01:: | definition=the introductory section of a story | synonyms=lead-in, lede | examples=it was an amusing lead-in to a very serious matter
7. sense_key=lead%1:23:00:: | definition=(sports) the score by which a team or individual is winning
8. sense_key=lead%1:18:00:: | definition=an actor who plays a principal role | synonyms=star, principal
9. sense_key=lead%1:15:00:: | definition=(baseball) the position taken by a base runner preparing to advance to the next base | examples=he took a long lead off first
10. sense_key=lead%1:10:02:: | definition=an indication of potential opportunity | synonyms=tip, steer, confidential information, wind, hint | examples=he got a tip on the stock market; a good lead for a job
11. sense_key=lead%1:10:00:: | definition=a news story of major importance | synonyms=lead story
12. sense_key=lead%1:07:01:: | definition=the timing of ignition relative to the position of the piston in an internal-combustion engine | synonyms=spark advance
13. sense_key=lead%1:06:03:: | definition=restraint consisting of a rope (or light chain) used to restrain an animal | synonyms=leash, tether
14. sense_key=lead%1:06:02:: | definition=thin strip of metal used to separate lines of type in printing | synonyms=leading
15. sense_key=lead%1:06:00:: | definition=mixture of graphite with clay in different degrees of hardness; the marking substance in a pencil | synonyms=pencil lead
16. sense_key=lead%1:06:01:: | definition=a jumper that consists of a short piece of wire | synonyms=jumper cable, jumper lead, booster cable | examples=it was a tangle of jumper cables and clip leads
17. sense_key=lead%1:04:00:: | definition=the playing of a card to start a trick in bridge | examples=the lead was in the dummy

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}.

[User] Your previous answer was invalid. Choose one candidate index between 1 and 17. Return only valid JSON exactly like {"sense_index": 1}.

reasoning_content: We are given a context about a basketball game. The target word "lead" appears in the context: "to continue increasing their <t>lead</t> by half-time (34-43)". In sports, "lead" often refers to the margin by which one team is ahead. Looking at the candidate senses, sense 7 is specifically defined as "(sports) the score by which a team or individual is winning". That perfectly fits this context of a basketball score. Sense 1 is about an advantage in a race, but here it's a game with points. Sense 7 is the most precise. So the answer is sense index 7.


[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: team
Target surface form: team
Context:
Additionally, their huge success from the sidelines, with 16 three pointers scored, had a lot to do with the final triumph. The game started out in favor of the Azulgranas, who put themselves ahead on the scoreboard from the start. As Vitora's first four baskets were from the perimeter, the speculation was already that they had jumped into the Israeli net with hot wrists. English and Teletovic were the main scorers of the 18-20 at the end of the first period. The second quarter was more of the same, but the Alavan team opted for the inside game of Barac and the work of Eliyahu, who was greeted with whistles and applause at his return home, to continue increasing their lead by half-time (34-43). Teletovic had already begun to stand out as the best on his <t>team</t> with 13 points, even though Splitter's "six fewer" points already signaled that it wasn't going to be the best night for the Brazilian. But the game, despite being headed for halftime, was not more decidedand the Maccabees tried to remind the Vitorians that not just anybody wins on their court, and with the 'hand of Elias' putting the pressure on, they managed to get involved in the game.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=team%1:14:00:: | definition=a cooperative unit (especially in sports) | synonyms=squad
2. sense_key=team%1:14:01:: | definition=two or more draft animals that work together to pull something

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 "team" in the given context. The target lemma is "team" and it appears as "team" in the sentence: "Teletovic had already begun to stand out as the best on his <t>team</t> with 13 points". The context is about a basketball game. The candidate senses are:
1. sense_key=team%1:14:00:: | definition=a cooperative unit (especially in sports) | synonyms=squad
2. sense_key=team%1:14:01:: | definition=two or more draft animals that work together to pull something

Clearly, sense 1 fits perfectly: a sports team. Sense 2 is about draft animals, which has nothing to do with basketball. So the correct sense index is 1.

We need to return a JSON object with the key "sense_index" and the value 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: point
Target surface form: points
Context:
Additionally, their huge success from the sidelines, with 16 three pointers scored, had a lot to do with the final triumph. The game started out in favor of the Azulgranas, who put themselves ahead on the scoreboard from the start. As Vitora's first four baskets were from the perimeter, the speculation was already that they had jumped into the Israeli net with hot wrists. English and Teletovic were the main scorers of the 18-20 at the end of the first period. The second quarter was more of the same, but the Alavan team opted for the inside game of Barac and the work of Eliyahu, who was greeted with whistles and applause at his return home, to continue increasing their lead by half-time (34-43). Teletovic had already begun to stand out as the best on his team with 13 <t>points</t>, even though Splitter's "six fewer" points already signaled that it wasn't going to be the best night for the Brazilian. But the game, despite being headed for halftime, was not more decidedand the Maccabees tried to remind the Vitorians that not just anybody wins on their court, and with the 'hand of Elias' putting the pressure on, they managed to get involved in the game.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=point%1:09:00:: | definition=a geometric element that has position but no extension | examples=a point is defined by its coordinates
2. sense_key=point%1:15:00:: | definition=the precise location of something; a spatially limited location | examples=she walked to a point where she could survey the whole street
3. sense_key=point%1:10:01:: | definition=a brief version of the essential meaning of something | examples=get to the point; he missed the point of the joke
4. sense_key=point%1:09:01:: | definition=an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole | synonyms=detail, item | examples=several of the details are similar; a point of information
5. sense_key=point%1:26:00:: | definition=a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process | synonyms=degree, level, stage | examples=a remarkable degree of frankness; at what stage are the social sciences?
6. sense_key=point%1:28:00:: | definition=an instant of time | synonyms=point in time | examples=at that point I had to leave
7. sense_key=point%1:09:02:: | definition=the object of an activity | examples=what is the point of discussing it?
8. sense_key=point%1:25:00:: | definition=a V shape | synonyms=tip, peak | examples=the cannibal's teeth were filed to sharp points
9. sense_key=point%1:25:02:: | definition=a very small circular shape | synonyms=dot | examples=a row of points; draw lines between the dots
10. sense_key=point%1:23:01:: | definition=the unit of counting in scoring a game or contest | examples=he scored 20 points in the first half; a touchdown counts 6 points
11. sense_key=point%1:17:02:: | definition=a promontory extending out into a large body of water | examples=they sailed south around the point
12. sense_key=point%1:10:03:: | definition=a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list | synonyms=item | examples=he noticed an item in the New York Times; she had several items on her shopping list
13. sense_key=point%1:24:04:: | definition=a style in speech or writing that arrests attention and has a penetrating or convincing quality or effect
14. sense_key=point%1:07:01:: | definition=an outstanding characteristic | synonyms=spot | examples=his acting was one of the high points of the movie
15. sense_key=point%1:06:00:: | definition=sharp end | examples=he stuck the point of the knife into a tree; he broke the point of his pencil
16. sense_key=point%1:24:00:: | definition=any of 32 horizontal directions indicated on the card of a compass | synonyms=compass point | examples=he checked the point on his compass
17. sense_key=point%1:23:00:: | definition=a linear unit used to measure the size of type; approximately 1/72 inch
18. sense_key=point%1:21:00:: | definition=one percent of the total principal of a loan; it is paid at the time the loan is made and is independent of the interest on the loan
19. sense_key=point%1:10:00:: | definition=a punctuation mark (.) placed at the end of a declarative sentence to indicate a full stop or after abbreviations | synonyms=period, full stop, stop, full point | examples=in England they call a period a stop
20. sense_key=point%1:10:02:: | definition=a V-shaped mark at one end of an arrow pointer | synonyms=head | examples=the point of the arrow was due north
21. sense_key=point%1:10:04:: | definition=the dot at the left of a decimal fraction | synonyms=decimal point, percentage point
22. sense_key=point%1:07:00:: | definition=the property of a shape that tapers to a sharp tip | synonyms=pointedness
23. sense_key=point%1:07:02:: | definition=a distinguishing or individuating characteristic | examples=he knows my bad points as well as my good points
24. sense_key=point%1:06:02:: | definition=the gun muzzle's direction | synonyms=gunpoint | examples=he held me up at the point of a gun
25. sense_key=point%1:06:01:: | definition=a wall socket | synonyms=power point
26. sense_key=point%1:06:03:: | definition=a contact in the distributor; as the rotor turns its projecting arm contacts them and current flows to the spark plugs | synonyms=distributor point, breaker point

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 "points" in the context: "Teletovic had already begun to stand out as the best on his team with 13 points, even though Splitter's 'six fewer' points already signaled that it wasn't going to be the best night for the Brazilian." This is a basketball game summary. "points" here refers to scoring units in the game. The candidate sense 10: "the unit of counting in scoring a game or contest" with example "he scored 20 points in the first half; a touchdown counts 6 points". That perfectly matches. No other sense fits. So the answer is sense 10.


[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: point
Target surface form: points
Context:
Additionally, their huge success from the sidelines, with 16 three pointers scored, had a lot to do with the final triumph. The game started out in favor of the Azulgranas, who put themselves ahead on the scoreboard from the start. As Vitora's first four baskets were from the perimeter, the speculation was already that they had jumped into the Israeli net with hot wrists. English and Teletovic were the main scorers of the 18-20 at the end of the first period. The second quarter was more of the same, but the Alavan team opted for the inside game of Barac and the work of Eliyahu, who was greeted with whistles and applause at his return home, to continue increasing their lead by half-time (34-43). Teletovic had already begun to stand out as the best on his team with 13 points, even though Splitter's "six fewer" <t>points</t> already signaled that it wasn't going to be the best night for the Brazilian. But the game, despite being headed for halftime, was not more decidedand the Maccabees tried to remind the Vitorians that not just anybody wins on their court, and with the 'hand of Elias' putting the pressure on, they managed to get involved in the game.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=point%1:09:00:: | definition=a geometric element that has position but no extension | examples=a point is defined by its coordinates
2. sense_key=point%1:15:00:: | definition=the precise location of something; a spatially limited location | examples=she walked to a point where she could survey the whole street
3. sense_key=point%1:10:01:: | definition=a brief version of the essential meaning of something | examples=get to the point; he missed the point of the joke
4. sense_key=point%1:09:01:: | definition=an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole | synonyms=detail, item | examples=several of the details are similar; a point of information
5. sense_key=point%1:26:00:: | definition=a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process | synonyms=degree, level, stage | examples=a remarkable degree of frankness; at what stage are the social sciences?
6. sense_key=point%1:28:00:: | definition=an instant of time | synonyms=point in time | examples=at that point I had to leave
7. sense_key=point%1:09:02:: | definition=the object of an activity | examples=what is the point of discussing it?
8. sense_key=point%1:25:00:: | definition=a V shape | synonyms=tip, peak | examples=the cannibal's teeth were filed to sharp points
9. sense_key=point%1:25:02:: | definition=a very small circular shape | synonyms=dot | examples=a row of points; draw lines between the dots
10. sense_key=point%1:23:01:: | definition=the unit of counting in scoring a game or contest | examples=he scored 20 points in the first half; a touchdown counts 6 points
11. sense_key=point%1:17:02:: | definition=a promontory extending out into a large body of water | examples=they sailed south around the point
12. sense_key=point%1:10:03:: | definition=a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list | synonyms=item | examples=he noticed an item in the New York Times; she had several items on her shopping list
13. sense_key=point%1:24:04:: | definition=a style in speech or writing that arrests attention and has a penetrating or convincing quality or effect
14. sense_key=point%1:07:01:: | definition=an outstanding characteristic | synonyms=spot | examples=his acting was one of the high points of the movie
15. sense_key=point%1:06:00:: | definition=sharp end | examples=he stuck the point of the knife into a tree; he broke the point of his pencil
16. sense_key=point%1:24:00:: | definition=any of 32 horizontal directions indicated on the card of a compass | synonyms=compass point | examples=he checked the point on his compass
17. sense_key=point%1:23:00:: | definition=a linear unit used to measure the size of type; approximately 1/72 inch
18. sense_key=point%1:21:00:: | definition=one percent of the total principal of a loan; it is paid at the time the loan is made and is independent of the interest on the loan
19. sense_key=point%1:10:00:: | definition=a punctuation mark (.) placed at the end of a declarative sentence to indicate a full stop or after abbreviations | synonyms=period, full stop, stop, full point | examples=in England they call a period a stop
20. sense_key=point%1:10:02:: | definition=a V-shaped mark at one end of an arrow pointer | synonyms=head | examples=the point of the arrow was due north
21. sense_key=point%1:10:04:: | definition=the dot at the left of a decimal fraction | synonyms=decimal point, percentage point
22. sense_key=point%1:07:00:: | definition=the property of a shape that tapers to a sharp tip | synonyms=pointedness
23. sense_key=point%1:07:02:: | definition=a distinguishing or individuating characteristic | examples=he knows my bad points as well as my good points
24. sense_key=point%1:06:02:: | definition=the gun muzzle's direction | synonyms=gunpoint | examples=he held me up at the point of a gun
25. sense_key=point%1:06:01:: | definition=a wall socket | synonyms=power point
26. sense_key=point%1:06:03:: | definition=a contact in the distributor; as the rotor turns its projecting arm contacts them and current flows to the spark plugs | synonyms=distributor point, breaker point

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

reasoning_content:
We are asked to choose the best sense for "points" in the context: "Teletovic had already begun to stand out as the best on his team with 13 points, even though Splitter's 'six fewer' points already signaled that it wasn't going to be the best night for the Brazilian." The context is about basketball scoring; they are talking about players scoring points. "13 points" and "six fewer points" clearly refer to the scoring unit in a game. So the sense is: the unit of counting in scoring a game or contest. That matches sense 10: "point%1:23:01:: | definition=the unit of counting in scoring a game or contest | examples=he scored 20 points in the first half; a touchdown counts 6 points". So the index is 10.

Return JSON: {"sense_index": 10}


[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: night
Target surface form: night
Context:
Additionally, their huge success from the sidelines, with 16 three pointers scored, had a lot to do with the final triumph. The game started out in favor of the Azulgranas, who put themselves ahead on the scoreboard from the start. As Vitora's first four baskets were from the perimeter, the speculation was already that they had jumped into the Israeli net with hot wrists. English and Teletovic were the main scorers of the 18-20 at the end of the first period. The second quarter was more of the same, but the Alavan team opted for the inside game of Barac and the work of Eliyahu, who was greeted with whistles and applause at his return home, to continue increasing their lead by half-time (34-43). Teletovic had already begun to stand out as the best on his team with 13 points, even though Splitter's "six fewer" points already signaled that it wasn't going to be the best <t>night</t> for the Brazilian. But the game, despite being headed for halftime, was not more decidedand the Maccabees tried to remind the Vitorians that not just anybody wins on their court, and with the 'hand of Elias' putting the pressure on, they managed to get involved in the game.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=night%1:28:00:: | definition=the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside | synonyms=nighttime, dark
2. sense_key=night%1:28:01:: | definition=a period of ignorance or backwardness or gloom
3. sense_key=night%1:28:04:: | definition=the period spent sleeping | examples=I had a restless night
4. sense_key=night%1:28:02:: | definition=the dark part of the diurnal cycle considered a time unit | examples=three nights later he collapsed
5. sense_key=night%1:26:00:: | definition=darkness | examples=it vanished into the night
6. sense_key=night%1:28:05:: | definition=a shortening of nightfall | examples=they worked from morning to night
7. sense_key=night%1:28:03:: | definition=the time between sunset and midnight | examples=he watched television every night
8. sense_key=night%1:18:00:: | definition=Roman goddess of night; daughter of Erebus; counterpart of Greek Nyx | synonyms=Nox

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

reasoning_content:
We are given the context: "it wasn't going to be the best <t>night</t> for the Brazilian." Here, "night" refers to a particular game night, perhaps a performance, but specifically, it's about a basketball game. The sense seems to be about a time period, specifically the time during which the game took place. It is not about nighttime in the sense of darkness, nor a period of ignorance, nor sleep, nor a Roman goddess. Looking at the candidate senses:

1. nighttime, dark – generally the dark period. But it's a game, probably in the evening, but not necessarily emphasizing darkness.
2. period of ignorance... not relevant.
3. period spent sleeping – not relevant; it's about a game performance.
4. dark part of the diurnal cycle considered a time unit – that could be, but example: "three nights later he collapsed", which is a unit of time (like days). Here "night" is used to refer to a specific game event, like "game night". It's a specific occasion.
5. darkness – not relevant.
6. shortening of nightfall – they worked from morning to night, that's a sense meaning "nightfall" or the time when it becomes night. Not relevant.
7. the time between sunset and midnight – example: "he watched television every night". That could be the period of the evening. The game likely took place in the evening. But note, "best night" for a player in a game refers to his performance during that game, which is an event that happens during the night. So it's essentially a specific evening. Sense 4: "the dark part of the diurnal cycle considered a time unit" with example "three nights later he collapsed" seems to treat night as a countable unit, like a day. That fits here: "it wasn't going to be the best night for the Brazilian" – meaning "it wasn't going to be his best night (performance-wise)" – a unit of time. Sense 7 is "the time between sunset and midnight" which is a narrower definition but also a time period. Which one is better? Sense 4 emphasizes the unit, sense 7 the specific period. The context is "the best night" – a countable night, so sense 4 fits well with that usage. Sense 1 is "nighttime" as a mass noun generally, but "a night" or "the night" as a countable instance is sense 4. The example for sense 7 "he watched television every night" also uses "night" as a countable instance. But the definition for sense 7 includes "time between sunset and midnight" which might be too specific (not necessarily midnight). The game might go past midnight, but we don't know. Sense 4 is broader, just a time unit of the dark part of the day. I think sense 4 fits better as a general time unit. Also note: "the best night" for a player is idiomatic, similar to "it wasn't his night" meaning it wasn't his day/performance. That uses night as a time unit. I'll go with sense 4. But let's check: the synset for night%1:28:02:: is "the dark part of the diurnal cycle considered a time unit". This is appropriate because it's a countable unit. Sense 7 is also countable but its definition restricts to midnight, which might not be accurate for a basketball game that ends late. But anyway, I lean to sense 4.

So the sense index is 4.


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

[User]
Target lemma: game
Target surface form: game
Context:
The game started out in favor of the Azulgranas, who put themselves ahead on the scoreboard from the start. As Vitora's first four baskets were from the perimeter, the speculation was already that they had jumped into the Israeli net with hot wrists. English and Teletovic were the main scorers of the 18-20 at the end of the first period. The second quarter was more of the same, but the Alavan team opted for the inside game of Barac and the work of Eliyahu, who was greeted with whistles and applause at his return home, to continue increasing their lead by half-time (34-43). Teletovic had already begun to stand out as the best on his team with 13 points, even though Splitter's "six fewer" points already signaled that it wasn't going to be the best night for the Brazilian. But the <t>game</t>, despite being headed for halftime, was not more decidedand the Maccabees tried to remind the Vitorians that not just anybody wins on their court, and with the 'hand of Elias' putting the pressure on, they managed to get involved in the game. Eidson and Pnini played a decisive role in the "yellows'" return to the light.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=game%1:04:00:: | definition=a contest with rules to determine a winner | examples=you need four people to play this game
2. sense_key=game%1:04:03:: | definition=a single play of a sport or other contest | examples=the game lasted two hours
3. sense_key=game%1:04:01:: | definition=an amusement or pastime | examples=they played word games; he thought of his painting as a game that filled his empty time
4. sense_key=game%1:05:00:: | definition=animal hunted for food or sport
5. sense_key=game%1:28:00:: | definition=(tennis) a division of play during which one player serves
6. sense_key=game%1:23:00:: | definition=(games) the score at a particular point or the score needed to win | examples=the game is 6 all; he is serving for the game
7. sense_key=game%1:13:00:: | definition=the flesh of wild animals that is used for food
8. sense_key=game%1:09:00:: | definition=a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal) | synonyms=plot, secret plan | examples=they concocted a plot to discredit the governor; I saw through his little game from the start
9. sense_key=game%1:06:00:: | definition=the game equipment needed in order to play a particular game | examples=the child received several games for his birthday
10. sense_key=game%1:04:02:: | definition=your occupation or line of work | synonyms=biz | examples=he's in the plumbing game; she's in show biz
11. sense_key=game%1:04:04:: | definition=frivolous or trifling behavior | examples=for actors, memorizing lines is no game; for him, life is all fun and games

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 "game" in the given context. The context is a sports commentary about a basketball game. Let's read the context carefully:

"The game started out in favor of the Azulgranas, who put themselves ahead on the scoreboard from the start. ... But the <t>game</t>, despite being headed for halftime, was not more decidedand the Maccabees tried to remind the Vitorians that not just anybody wins on their court, and with the 'hand of Elias' putting the pressure on, they managed to get involved in the game."

The target is "game" in the sentence: "But the <t>game</t>, despite being headed for halftime, was not more decidedand the Maccabees tried..." It refers to the basketball match itself. The options:

1. a contest with rules to determine a winner (general sense of any game)
2. a single play of a sport or other contest (a specific instance/event of a contest)
3. an amusement or pastime (e.g., word games)
4. animal hunted for food or sport
5. (tennis) a division of play during which one player serves
6. (games) the score at a particular point or the score needed to win
7. the flesh of wild animals
8. a secret scheme
9. game equipment
10. occupation or line of work
11. frivolous or trifling behavior

The context clearly talks about a basketball match. The game is headed for halftime, and it's not decided. So it's a specific contest, a single play of a sport. The target "game" here refers to the ongoing match. Sense 2: "a single play of a sport or other contest" fits perfectly. Sense 1 is more general, like any game with rules, but the context is an instance of a sport event. The example for sense 2: "the game lasted two hours" matches the kind of usage. So I select sense 2.

Thus, {"sense_index": 2}.

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