[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: march
Target surface form: March
Context:
Scalia and Thomas dine with healthcare law challengers as court takes case The day the Supreme Court gathered behind closed doors to consider the politically divisive question of whether it would hear a challenge to President Obama's healthcare law, two of its justices, Antonin Scalia and Clarence Thomas, were feted at a dinner sponsored by the law firm that will argue the case before the high court. The occasion was last Thursday, when all nine justices met for a conference to pour over the petitions for review. One of the cases at issue was a suit brought by 26 states challenging the sweeping healthcare overhaul passed by Congress last year, a law that has been a rallying cry for conservative activists nationwide. The justices agreed to hear the suit; indeed, a landmark 5.5 - hour argument is expected in <t>March</t>, and the outcome is likely to further roil the 2012 presidential race, which will be in full swing by the time the court's decision is released. The lawyer who will stand before the court and argue that the law should be thrown out is likely to be Paul Clement, who served as U.S. solicitor general during the George W. Bush administration.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=march%1:28:00:: | definition=the month following February and preceding April | synonyms=Mar
2. sense_key=march%1:04:00:: | definition=the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind) | synonyms=marching | examples=it was a long march; we heard the sound of marching
3. sense_key=march%1:04:02:: | definition=a steady advance | examples=the march of science; the march of time
4. sense_key=march%1:14:00:: | definition=a procession of people walking together | examples=the march went up Fifth Avenue
5. sense_key=march%1:15:00:: | definition=district consisting of the area on either side of a border or boundary of a country or an area | synonyms=borderland, border district, marchland | examples=the Welsh marches between England and Wales
6. sense_key=march%1:10:01:: | definition=genre of music written for marching | synonyms=marching music | examples=Sousa wrote the best marches
7. sense_key=march%1:10:00:: | definition=a degree granted for the successful completion of advanced study of architecture | synonyms=Master of Architecture

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 "march" in the context of a sentence from the news: "The justices agreed to hear the suit; indeed, a landmark 5.5 - hour argument is expected in March, and the outcome is likely to further roil the 2012 presidential race...". The target surface form is "March", capitalized. The target lemma is "march", but the surface form is capitalized. So likely it's the month. Let's check the candidate senses:

1. sense_key=march%1:28:00:: | definition=the month following February and preceding April | synonyms=Mar
2. sense_key=march%1:04:00:: | definition=the act of marching; walking with regular steps ...
3. sense_key=march%1:04:02:: | definition=a steady advance
4. sense_key=march%1:14:00:: | definition=a procession of people walking together
5. sense_key=march%1:15:00:: | definition=district ...
6. sense_key=march%1:10:01:: | definition=genre of music
7. sense_key=march%1:10:00:: | definition=a degree

In context, "in March" clearly refers to a time, the month of March. It's capitalized, indicating the proper noun. The context is about a court argument expected to happen in a specific month. Synonyms: Mar. So sense 1 is the correct one. The instruction says: "Do not answer with a WordNet sense key." and "Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}." So we return {"sense_index": 1}.


attempt_kind: initial

status: success

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

[User]
Target lemma: race
Target surface form: race
Context:
Scalia and Thomas dine with healthcare law challengers as court takes case The day the Supreme Court gathered behind closed doors to consider the politically divisive question of whether it would hear a challenge to President Obama's healthcare law, two of its justices, Antonin Scalia and Clarence Thomas, were feted at a dinner sponsored by the law firm that will argue the case before the high court. The occasion was last Thursday, when all nine justices met for a conference to pour over the petitions for review. One of the cases at issue was a suit brought by 26 states challenging the sweeping healthcare overhaul passed by Congress last year, a law that has been a rallying cry for conservative activists nationwide. The justices agreed to hear the suit; indeed, a landmark 5.5 - hour argument is expected in March, and the outcome is likely to further roil the 2012 presidential <t>race</t>, which will be in full swing by the time the court's decision is released. The lawyer who will stand before the court and argue that the law should be thrown out is likely to be Paul Clement, who served as U.S. solicitor general during the George W. Bush administration.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=race%1:11:01:: | definition=any competition | examples=the race for the presidency
2. sense_key=race%1:11:00:: | definition=a contest of speed | examples=the race is to the swift
3. sense_key=race%1:14:00:: | definition=people who are believed to belong to the same genetic stock | examples=some biologists doubt that there are important genetic differences between races of human beings
4. sense_key=race%1:14:01:: | definition=(biology) a taxonomic group that is a division of a species; usually arises as a consequence of geographical isolation within a species | synonyms=subspecies
5. sense_key=race%1:19:00:: | definition=the flow of air that is driven backwards by an aircraft propeller | synonyms=slipstream, airstream, backwash, wash
6. sense_key=race%1:06:00:: | definition=a canal for a current of water | synonyms=raceway

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

finish_reason: stop

role: assistant

reasoning_content:
We are asked to find the best WordNet sense for "race" in the context: "...the 2012 presidential race, which will be in full swing...". The target is "race" in the phrase "presidential race". Let's examine the candidate senses:

1. sense_key=race%1:11:01:: | definition=any competition | examples=the race for the presidency
   This seems perfect: "any competition", with example "the race for the presidency" which directly matches "presidential race".

2. sense_key=race%1:11:00:: | definition=a contest of speed | examples=the race is to the swift
   This is specifically a contest of speed, not a political competition.

3. sense_key=race%1:14:00:: | definition=people who are believed to belong to the same genetic stock | examples=...
4. sense_key=race%1:14:01:: | definition=(biology) a taxonomic group...
5. sense_key=race%1:19:00:: | definition=the flow of air...
6. sense_key=race%1:06:00:: | definition=a canal for a current of water...

Clearly, sense 1 (any competition) is the correct sense. It directly includes the example "the race for the presidency", which matches "presidential race". So the sense index is 1.

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native_finish_reason: stop

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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: swing
Target surface form: swing
Context:
Scalia and Thomas dine with healthcare law challengers as court takes case The day the Supreme Court gathered behind closed doors to consider the politically divisive question of whether it would hear a challenge to President Obama's healthcare law, two of its justices, Antonin Scalia and Clarence Thomas, were feted at a dinner sponsored by the law firm that will argue the case before the high court. The occasion was last Thursday, when all nine justices met for a conference to pour over the petitions for review. One of the cases at issue was a suit brought by 26 states challenging the sweeping healthcare overhaul passed by Congress last year, a law that has been a rallying cry for conservative activists nationwide. The justices agreed to hear the suit; indeed, a landmark 5.5 - hour argument is expected in March, and the outcome is likely to further roil the 2012 presidential race, which will be in full <t>swing</t> by the time the court's decision is released. The lawyer who will stand before the court and argue that the law should be thrown out is likely to be Paul Clement, who served as U.S. solicitor general during the George W. Bush administration.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=swing%1:26:01:: | definition=a state of steady vigorous action that is characteristic of an activity | examples=the party went with a swing; it took time to get into the swing of things
2. sense_key=swing%1:06:00:: | definition=mechanical device used as a plaything to support someone swinging back and forth
3. sense_key=swing%1:04:06:: | definition=a sweeping blow or stroke | examples=he took a wild swing at my head
4. sense_key=swing%1:04:00:: | definition=changing location by moving back and forth | synonyms=swinging, vacillation
5. sense_key=swing%1:10:01:: | definition=a style of jazz played by big bands popular in the 1930s; flowing rhythms but less complex than later styles of jazz | synonyms=swing music, jive
6. sense_key=swing%1:07:00:: | definition=a jaunty rhythm in music | synonyms=lilt
7. sense_key=swing%1:04:03:: | definition=the act of swinging a golf club at a golf ball and (usually) hitting it | synonyms=golf stroke, golf shot
8. sense_key=swing%1:04:02:: | definition=in baseball; a batter's attempt to hit a pitched ball | synonyms=baseball swing, cut | examples=he took a vicious cut at the ball
9. sense_key=swing%1:04:04:: | definition=a square dance figure; a pair of dancers join hands and dance around a point between them

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

reasoning_content:
We are given the sentence: "the outcome is likely to further roil the 2012 presidential race, which will be in full <t>swing</t> by the time the court's decision is released."

We need to choose the best WordNet sense for "swing" here. The surface form is "swing" but it's clearly "swing" (probably a typo for "swing"? Actually the target says "swing" but the context says "<t>swing</t>"? Wait: the target surface form is "swing"? Let me check: "Target surface form: swing" and the context has "<t>swing</t>"? Actually it says "<t>swing</t>" but that's probably a typo, it should be "swing"? The target lemma is "swing", surface form "swing", so the word is "swing". In the sentence: "which will be in full <t>swing</t>" – likely "swing" is a misspelling, but it's "swing" as in "in full swing". The context is "the 2012 presidential race, which will be in full swing by the time the court's decision is released." So "swing" here means a state of vigorous activity, like "in full swing" meaning at the peak of activity. That matches sense 1: "a state of steady vigorous action that is characteristic of an activity" with examples "the party went with a swing; it took time to get into the swing of things." The phrase "in full swing" is a common idiom for that sense. So sense_index 1 is correct.

Other senses: sense 2 is a playground device, sense 3 is a blow, sense 4 is back and forth motion, sense 5 is jazz, sense 6 is rhythm, sense 7 is golf, sense 8 is baseball, sense 9 is dance figure. None fit.

Thus, answer: {"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: court
Target surface form: court
Context:
Scalia and Thomas dine with healthcare law challengers as court takes case The day the Supreme Court gathered behind closed doors to consider the politically divisive question of whether it would hear a challenge to President Obama's healthcare law, two of its justices, Antonin Scalia and Clarence Thomas, were feted at a dinner sponsored by the law firm that will argue the case before the high court. The occasion was last Thursday, when all nine justices met for a conference to pour over the petitions for review. One of the cases at issue was a suit brought by 26 states challenging the sweeping healthcare overhaul passed by Congress last year, a law that has been a rallying cry for conservative activists nationwide. The justices agreed to hear the suit; indeed, a landmark 5.5 - hour argument is expected in March, and the outcome is likely to further roil the 2012 presidential race, which will be in full swing by the time the <t>court</t>'s decision is released. The lawyer who will stand before the court and argue that the law should be thrown out is likely to be Paul Clement, who served as U.S. solicitor general during the George W. Bush administration.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=court%1:14:00:: | definition=an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business | synonyms=tribunal, judicature
2. sense_key=court%1:06:02:: | definition=a room in which a lawcourt sits | synonyms=courtroom | examples=television cameras were admitted in the courtroom
3. sense_key=court%1:14:01:: | definition=the sovereign and his advisers who are the governing power of a state | synonyms=royal court
4. sense_key=court%1:06:01:: | definition=a specially marked horizontal area within which a game is played | examples=players had to reserve a court in advance
5. sense_key=court%1:18:00:: | definition=Australian woman tennis player who won many major championships (born in 1947) | synonyms=Margaret Court
6. sense_key=court%1:14:02:: | definition=the family and retinue of a sovereign or prince | synonyms=royal court
7. sense_key=court%1:06:03:: | definition=a hotel for motorists; provides direct access from rooms to parking area | synonyms=motor hotel, motor inn, motor lodge, tourist court
8. sense_key=court%1:06:05:: | definition=a tribunal that is presided over by a magistrate or by one or more judges who administer justice according to the laws | synonyms=lawcourt, court of law, court of justice
9. sense_key=court%1:06:04:: | definition=the residence of a sovereign or nobleman | examples=the king will visit the duke's court
10. sense_key=court%1:06:00:: | definition=an area wholly or partly surrounded by walls or buildings | synonyms=courtyard | examples=the house was built around an inner court
11. sense_key=court%1:04:00:: | definition=respectful deference | synonyms=homage | examples=pay court to the emperor

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 "court" in the given context. The context is about the Supreme Court and its decision. The target word is "court" in the phrase "the court's decision". Let's analyze the candidate senses:

1. sense 1: an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business (tribunal, judicature)
2. sense 2: a room in which a lawcourt sits (courtroom)
3. sense 3: the sovereign and his advisers who are the governing power of a state (royal court)
4. sense 4: a specially marked horizontal area within which a game is played (e.g., tennis court)
5. sense 5: a person (Margaret Court)
6. sense 6: the family and retinue of a sovereign or prince (royal court)
7. sense 7: a hotel for motorists (motor lodge)
8. sense 8: a tribunal that is presided over by a magistrate or by one or more judges who administer justice according to the laws (lawcourt, court of law, court of justice)
9. sense 9: the residence of a sovereign or nobleman
10. sense 10: an area wholly or partly surrounded by walls or buildings (courtyard)
11. sense 11: respectful deference (homage)

The context is clearly about the U.S. Supreme Court, which is a judicial body. The phrase "the court's decision" refers to the decision made by the court as an institution. Both sense 1 and sense 8 refer to a judicial body. Sense 1 is "an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business" and sense 8 is "a tribunal that is presided over by a magistrate or by one or more judges who administer justice according to the laws". They are similar. However, sense 1 emphasizes the assembly, while sense 8 emphasizes the tribunal as an institution. In legal contexts, "court" often refers to the institution (sense 8). But note that in WordNet, sense 1 and sense 8 are both possible. Let's check the examples and synonyms. Sense 1: synonyms tribunal, judicature. Sense 8: lawcourt, court of law, court of justice. The Supreme Court is a specific court of law. The context says "the Supreme Court" and later "the court's decision". Typically, when referring to the decision of a court, we mean the institution, not just the assembly. However, both senses could apply. But note that sense 1 is a more general sense for any judicial assembly, while sense 8 is specifically a tribunal presided over by judges. The Supreme Court is a tribunal. I'll check if there's a nuance: In WordNet, sense 1 might be the gathering itself, while sense 8 is the permanent body. The phrase "court takes case" earlier might emphasize the institution. Also, "the court's decision" is a common phrase for the ruling of a court of law. I think sense 8 is the best fit. But let's see if there's any other sense that could be confusing. Sense 2 is the room, but here it's the decision, not the room. So sense 8 seems best.

I'll choose sense 8.

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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: decision
Target surface form: decision
Context:
Scalia and Thomas dine with healthcare law challengers as court takes case The day the Supreme Court gathered behind closed doors to consider the politically divisive question of whether it would hear a challenge to President Obama's healthcare law, two of its justices, Antonin Scalia and Clarence Thomas, were feted at a dinner sponsored by the law firm that will argue the case before the high court. The occasion was last Thursday, when all nine justices met for a conference to pour over the petitions for review. One of the cases at issue was a suit brought by 26 states challenging the sweeping healthcare overhaul passed by Congress last year, a law that has been a rallying cry for conservative activists nationwide. The justices agreed to hear the suit; indeed, a landmark 5.5 - hour argument is expected in March, and the outcome is likely to further roil the 2012 presidential race, which will be in full swing by the time the court's <t>decision</t> is released. The lawyer who will stand before the court and argue that the law should be thrown out is likely to be Paul Clement, who served as U.S. solicitor general during the George W. Bush administration.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=decision%1:04:00:: | definition=the act of making up your mind about something | synonyms=determination, conclusion | examples=the burden of decision was his; he drew his conclusions quickly
2. sense_key=decision%1:09:00:: | definition=a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration | synonyms=determination, conclusion | examples=a decision unfavorable to the opposition; his conclusion took the evidence into account
3. sense_key=decision%1:11:02:: | definition=(boxing) a victory won on points when no knockout has occurred | examples=had little trouble in taking a unanimous decision over his opponent
4. sense_key=decision%1:11:01:: | definition=the outcome of a game or contest | examples=the team dropped three decisions in a row
5. sense_key=decision%1:07:00:: | definition=the trait of resoluteness as evidenced by firmness of character or purpose | synonyms=decisiveness | examples=a man of unusual decisiveness

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 "decision" and target surface form "decision". Context: "by the time the court's decision is released." This is about a Supreme Court case, so "decision" here refers to the official judgment or ruling of the court. Looking at the candidate senses:

1. the act of making up your mind about something (determination, conclusion) - not about a court ruling.
2. a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration (determination, conclusion) - this fits a court's decision, as it's a judgment reached after consideration. Example: "a decision unfavorable to the opposition" sounds like a legal context.
3. (boxing) a victory won on points when no knockout has occurred - irrelevant.
4. the outcome of a game or contest - not legal.
5. the trait of resoluteness - not relevant.

Sense 2 is clearly about reaching a conclusion, and the example "a decision unfavorable to the opposition" aligns with a court ruling. Sense 1 is about the process of making up one's mind, not the result. Here, "the court's decision is released" refers to the judgment itself, so sense 2 is the best.

Thus, the index is 2.

Return JSON: {"sense_index": 2}


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

[User]
Target lemma: court
Target surface form: court
Context:
Scalia and Thomas dine with healthcare law challengers as court takes case The day the Supreme Court gathered behind closed doors to consider the politically divisive question of whether it would hear a challenge to President Obama's healthcare law, two of its justices, Antonin Scalia and Clarence Thomas, were feted at a dinner sponsored by the law firm that will argue the case before the high court. The occasion was last Thursday, when all nine justices met for a conference to pour over the petitions for review. One of the cases at issue was a suit brought by 26 states challenging the sweeping healthcare overhaul passed by Congress last year, a law that has been a rallying cry for conservative activists nationwide. The justices agreed to hear the suit; indeed, a landmark 5.5 - hour argument is expected in March, and the outcome is likely to further roil the 2012 presidential race, which will be in full swing by the time the court's decision is released. The lawyer who will stand before the <t>court</t> and argue that the law should be thrown out is likely to be Paul Clement, who served as U.S. solicitor general during the George W. Bush administration. Clement's law firm, Bancroft PLLC, was one of almost two dozen firms that helped sponsor the annual dinner of the Federalist Society, a longstanding group dedicated to advocating conservative legal principles.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=court%1:14:00:: | definition=an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business | synonyms=tribunal, judicature
2. sense_key=court%1:06:02:: | definition=a room in which a lawcourt sits | synonyms=courtroom | examples=television cameras were admitted in the courtroom
3. sense_key=court%1:14:01:: | definition=the sovereign and his advisers who are the governing power of a state | synonyms=royal court
4. sense_key=court%1:06:01:: | definition=a specially marked horizontal area within which a game is played | examples=players had to reserve a court in advance
5. sense_key=court%1:18:00:: | definition=Australian woman tennis player who won many major championships (born in 1947) | synonyms=Margaret Court
6. sense_key=court%1:14:02:: | definition=the family and retinue of a sovereign or prince | synonyms=royal court
7. sense_key=court%1:06:03:: | definition=a hotel for motorists; provides direct access from rooms to parking area | synonyms=motor hotel, motor inn, motor lodge, tourist court
8. sense_key=court%1:06:05:: | definition=a tribunal that is presided over by a magistrate or by one or more judges who administer justice according to the laws | synonyms=lawcourt, court of law, court of justice
9. sense_key=court%1:06:04:: | definition=the residence of a sovereign or nobleman | examples=the king will visit the duke's court
10. sense_key=court%1:06:00:: | definition=an area wholly or partly surrounded by walls or buildings | synonyms=courtyard | examples=the house was built around an inner court
11. sense_key=court%1:04:00:: | definition=respectful deference | synonyms=homage | examples=pay court to the emperor

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 "court" in the given context. The target surface form is "court", and the target lemma is "court". The context is a news text about the Supreme Court considering a challenge to the healthcare law. The target appears in the phrase: "The lawyer who will stand before the court and argue that the law should be thrown out..." Here, "court" clearly refers to the Supreme Court, which is a judicial body. Let's examine the candidate senses:

1. sense_key=court%1:14:00:: | definition=an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business | synonyms=tribunal, judicature
2. sense_key=court%1:06:02:: | definition=a room in which a lawcourt sits | synonyms=courtroom | examples=television cameras were admitted in the courtroom
3. sense_key=court%1:14:01:: | definition=the sovereign and his advisers who are the governing power of a state | synonyms=royal court
4. sense_key=court%1:06:01:: | definition=a specially marked horizontal area within which a game is played | examples=players had to reserve a court in advance
5. sense_key=court%1:18:00:: | definition=Australian woman tennis player who won many major championships (born in 1947) | synonyms=Margaret Court
6. sense_key=court%1:14:02:: | definition=the family and retinue of a sovereign or prince | synonyms=royal court
7. sense_key=court%1:06:03:: | definition=a hotel for motorists; provides direct access from rooms to parking area | synonyms=motor hotel, motor inn, motor lodge, tourist court
8. sense_key=court%1:06:05:: | definition=a tribunal that is presided over by a magistrate or by one or more judges who administer justice according to the laws | synonyms=lawcourt, court of law, court of justice
9. sense_key=court%1:06:04:: | definition=the residence of a sovereign or nobleman | examples=the king will visit the duke's court
10. sense_key=court%1:06:00:: | definition=an area wholly or partly surrounded by walls or buildings | synonyms=courtyard | examples=the house was built around an inner court
11. sense_key=court%1:04:00:: | definition=respectful deference | synonyms=homage | examples=pay court to the emperor

We need to choose the best sense. The context is clearly about the Supreme Court, a judicial body. Two senses are close: sense 1 and sense 8. Both refer to a judicial body. Sense 1 says "an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business" and synonyms: tribunal, judicature. Sense 8 says "a tribunal that is presided over by a magistrate or by one or more judges who administer justice according to the laws" and synonyms: lawcourt, court of law, court of justice. The Supreme Court is a court of law, so both could work. However, note that sense 1 is more general: an assembly of judges. Sense 8 is a specific tribunal. In WordNet, these are distinct senses. Often, "court" referring to a court of law is sense 8 (court of law). But the Supreme Court is specifically a court, and "stand before the court" means before the judges/the tribunal. Let's look at the glosses: sense 1 emphasizes the assembly of judges, while sense 8 emphasizes the institution. In this context, "stand before the court" could mean before the assembled justices. But "court" as an institution is also common. The distinction might be fine. However, WordNet often has sense 1 as "tribunal, judicature" and sense 8 as "lawcourt, court of law". I recall that for legal contexts, the primary sense is usually the institution, not the assembly. In many WSD tasks, "court" as in Supreme Court is typically mapped to the law court sense (sense 8). Let's see the examples: sense 2 is "courtroom" (a room) - that would be "stand before the court" meaning physically in the courtroom, but that's not the central meaning here; it's about the judicial body. Sense 5 is a person, irrelevant. Sense 3 and 6 are royal court, not here. Sense 7 is motel, irrelevant. Sense 9 is residence, not. Sense 10 is courtyard. Sense 11 is homage. So only 1 and 8 are plausible. Between them, sense 1 says "an assembly... to conduct judicial business", which fits the Supreme Court sitting as an assembly. But the term "court" in "Supreme Court" is institutionally a court of law. I think sense 8 is more specific to a law court. However, the distinction: sense 1 is more about the sitting, the assembly. The phrase "stand before the court" typically means before the judges. In WordNet, sense 1 is often used for the collective judges. I need to check if there's a standard mapping. Since the target word is "court" in a legal context, and the definition of sense 1 explicitly says "an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business", it matches perfectly: the Supreme Court is an assembly of judges that conducts judicial business. The lawyer stands before that assembly. Sense 8 defines "a tribunal that is presided over by a magistrate or by one or more judges who administer justice according to the laws" – that is also correct, but it emphasizes the ongoing institution rather than the assembly at a particular session. In this sentence, "stand before the court" refers to the moment of argument, so they stand before the assembled judges. I'd lean towards sense 1. Let's see the synonyms: sense 1 has "tribunal, judicature", sense 8 has "lawcourt, court of law, court of justice". Both are valid. However, many WSD datasets (e.g., Senseval/SemEval) have fine-grained senses, and for "court" in "Supreme Court" they usually assign the sense "tribunal" (sense 1) or "court of law" (sense 8)? I recall that in WordNet, the Supreme Court is an instance of sense 8? Let's check WordNet: "Supreme Court" is defined as "the highest court in most states of the United States" under a gloss as an instance of "court, lawcourt, court of law, court of justice" (sense 8). For example, in WordNet, "Supreme Court, Supreme Court of the United States" is an instance of "court of law". So sense 8 is the correct hypernym. Therefore, sense 8 is more appropriate for the Supreme Court as an entity. Sense 1 is a more general assembly. Since the target is "court" referring to the Supreme Court, I'd go with sense 8.

But let's double-check the phrase: "The lawyer who will stand before the court and argue..." You "stand before a court" meaning a tribunal. That could be sense 1: assembly. But if we think of "the court" as the institution, it's sense 8. The fact that WordNet instances Supreme Court under sense 8 suggests that sense 8 is the correct one for the entity. Thus, I'll choose sense 8.

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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: law
Target surface form: law
Context:
Scalia and Thomas dine with healthcare law challengers as court takes case The day the Supreme Court gathered behind closed doors to consider the politically divisive question of whether it would hear a challenge to President Obama's healthcare law, two of its justices, Antonin Scalia and Clarence Thomas, were feted at a dinner sponsored by the law firm that will argue the case before the high court. The occasion was last Thursday, when all nine justices met for a conference to pour over the petitions for review. One of the cases at issue was a suit brought by 26 states challenging the sweeping healthcare overhaul passed by Congress last year, a law that has been a rallying cry for conservative activists nationwide. The justices agreed to hear the suit; indeed, a landmark 5.5 - hour argument is expected in March, and the outcome is likely to further roil the 2012 presidential race, which will be in full swing by the time the court's decision is released. The lawyer who will stand before the court and argue that the <t>law</t> should be thrown out is likely to be Paul Clement, who served as U.S. solicitor general during the George W. Bush administration. Clement's law firm, Bancroft PLLC, was one of almost two dozen firms that helped sponsor the annual dinner of the Federalist Society, a longstanding group dedicated to advocating conservative legal principles.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=law%1:14:00:: | definition=the collection of rules imposed by authority | synonyms=jurisprudence | examples=civilization presupposes respect for the law; the great problem for jurisprudence to allow freedom while enforcing order
2. sense_key=law%1:10:00:: | definition=legal document setting forth rules governing a particular kind of activity | examples=there is a law against kidnapping
3. sense_key=law%1:09:00:: | definition=a rule or body of rules of conduct inherent in human nature and essential to or binding upon human society | synonyms=natural law
4. sense_key=law%1:09:01:: | definition=a generalization that describes recurring facts or events in nature | synonyms=law of nature | examples=the laws of thermodynamics
5. sense_key=law%1:09:02:: | definition=the branch of philosophy concerned with the law and the principles that lead courts to make the decisions they do | synonyms=jurisprudence, legal philosophy
6. sense_key=law%1:04:00:: | definition=the learned profession that is mastered by graduate study in a law school and that is responsible for the judicial system | synonyms=practice of law | examples=he studied law at Yale
7. sense_key=law%1:14:01:: | definition=the force of policemen and officers | synonyms=police, police force, constabulary | examples=the law came looking for him

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 "law" in a specific context. The context is about the Supreme Court and a challenge to President Obama's healthcare law. The target is the word "law" in the sentence: "The lawyer who will stand before the court and argue that the <t>law</t> should be thrown out is likely to be Paul Clement...". The "law" referred to here is the healthcare law, i.e., the legislation passed by Congress. So it's a specific piece of legislation. Now, let's look at the candidate senses:

1. the collection of rules imposed by authority (jurisprudence) - very general, like the legal system as a whole.
2. legal document setting forth rules governing a particular kind of activity - a specific law, like a statute. Example: "there is a law against kidnapping". This fits the healthcare law: it's a specific law/statute.
3. natural law: a rule or body of rules of conduct inherent in human nature. Not applicable.
4. law of nature: scientific laws. Not applicable.
5. jurisprudence as branch of philosophy. Not applicable.
6. the profession (practice of law). Not applicable.
7. police force. "the law came looking for him" - not applicable.

Clearly, sense 2 is the best match: it's a specific legal document (the healthcare law) that is being challenged. Sense 1 is too broad; here "law" refers to a particular statute, not the entire system. Sense 3 is philosophical and not relevant. So index 2 is correct.

Thus, {"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: dinner
Target surface form: dinner
Context:
The day the Supreme Court gathered behind closed doors to consider the politically divisive question of whether it would hear a challenge to President Obama's healthcare law, two of its justices, Antonin Scalia and Clarence Thomas, were feted at a dinner sponsored by the law firm that will argue the case before the high court. The occasion was last Thursday, when all nine justices met for a conference to pour over the petitions for review. One of the cases at issue was a suit brought by 26 states challenging the sweeping healthcare overhaul passed by Congress last year, a law that has been a rallying cry for conservative activists nationwide. The justices agreed to hear the suit; indeed, a landmark 5.5 - hour argument is expected in March, and the outcome is likely to further roil the 2012 presidential race, which will be in full swing by the time the court's decision is released. The lawyer who will stand before the court and argue that the law should be thrown out is likely to be Paul Clement, who served as U.S. solicitor general during the George W. Bush administration. Clement's law firm, Bancroft PLLC, was one of almost two dozen firms that helped sponsor the annual <t>dinner</t> of the Federalist Society, a longstanding group dedicated to advocating conservative legal principles. Another firm that sponsored the dinner, Jones Day, represents one of the trade associations that challenged the law, the National Federation of Independent Business.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=dinner%1:13:00:: | definition=the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday | examples=dinner will be at 8; on Sundays they had a large dinner when they returned from church
2. sense_key=dinner%1:14:00:: | definition=a party of people assembled to have dinner together | synonyms=dinner party | examples=guests should never be late to a dinner party

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 between two senses for "dinner" in the context:

Context: "The day the Supreme Court gathered behind closed doors... two of its justices... were feted at a dinner sponsored by the law firm... The occasion was last Thursday... the annual <t>dinner</t> of the Federalist Society, a longstanding group... Another firm that sponsored the dinner..."

Sense 1: the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday. Examples: dinner will be at 8; on Sundays they had a large dinner when they returned from church.

Sense 2: a party of people assembled to have dinner together; synonyms: dinner party. Examples: guests should never be late to a dinner party.

In the context, the "dinner" is an annual event sponsored by law firms, where justices are feted. It is clearly an organized social gathering, a party, rather than just the main meal. The phrase "annual dinner" suggests a formal event, and the fact that it is sponsored by firms and justices are feted indicates a dinner party. Sense 2 fits perfectly. Sense 1 is too generic and focuses on the meal itself, but here it's about a gathering with a purpose. So choose sense 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: dinner
Target surface form: dinner
Context:
The occasion was last Thursday, when all nine justices met for a conference to pour over the petitions for review. One of the cases at issue was a suit brought by 26 states challenging the sweeping healthcare overhaul passed by Congress last year, a law that has been a rallying cry for conservative activists nationwide. The justices agreed to hear the suit; indeed, a landmark 5.5 - hour argument is expected in March, and the outcome is likely to further roil the 2012 presidential race, which will be in full swing by the time the court's decision is released. The lawyer who will stand before the court and argue that the law should be thrown out is likely to be Paul Clement, who served as U.S. solicitor general during the George W. Bush administration. Clement's law firm, Bancroft PLLC, was one of almost two dozen firms that helped sponsor the annual dinner of the Federalist Society, a longstanding group dedicated to advocating conservative legal principles. Another firm that sponsored the <t>dinner</t>, Jones Day, represents one of the trade associations that challenged the law, the National Federation of Independent Business. Another sponsor was pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Inc, which has an enormous financial stake in the outcome of the litigation.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=dinner%1:13:00:: | definition=the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday | examples=dinner will be at 8; on Sundays they had a large dinner when they returned from church
2. sense_key=dinner%1:14:00:: | definition=a party of people assembled to have dinner together | synonyms=dinner party | examples=guests should never be late to a dinner party

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

reasoning_content:
We are asked to perform word sense disambiguation for the target word "dinner" in the given context. The target word appears in: "Another firm that sponsored the <t>dinner</t>, Jones Day, represents..." The context is about an annual dinner of the Federalist Society, a group that advocates conservative legal principles. The sentence mentions that Clement's law firm helped sponsor the annual dinner of the Federalist Society, and then says "Another firm that sponsored the dinner, Jones Day..." So "dinner" here refers to a specific event: the annual dinner of the Federalist Society.

We have two candidate senses:
1. dinner%1:13:00:: the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday. Examples: "dinner will be at 8; on Sundays they had a large dinner when they returned from church"
2. dinner%1:14:00:: a party of people assembled to have dinner together; synonyms: dinner party. Examples: "guests should never be late to a dinner party"

In context, the "dinner" is an event sponsored by law firms, it's the annual dinner of an organization. This is clearly a social gathering, not just a meal. The phrase "annual dinner" indicates a formal event, akin to a dinner party. The sense "dinner party" fits perfectly. The examples for sense 2 mention "dinner party", and the synonym is "dinner party". The context shows that firms sponsored the dinner, which aligns with a party/event rather than simply the main meal. Therefore, sense 2 is the best choice.

Now, the instructions say: "Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}". So we need to output the sense index as an integer. The candidate senses are numbered 1 and 2. So we'll choose 2.

Thus: {"sense_index": 2}


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

[User]
Target lemma: law
Target surface form: law
Context:
The occasion was last Thursday, when all nine justices met for a conference to pour over the petitions for review. One of the cases at issue was a suit brought by 26 states challenging the sweeping healthcare overhaul passed by Congress last year, a law that has been a rallying cry for conservative activists nationwide. The justices agreed to hear the suit; indeed, a landmark 5.5 - hour argument is expected in March, and the outcome is likely to further roil the 2012 presidential race, which will be in full swing by the time the court's decision is released. The lawyer who will stand before the court and argue that the law should be thrown out is likely to be Paul Clement, who served as U.S. solicitor general during the George W. Bush administration. Clement's law firm, Bancroft PLLC, was one of almost two dozen firms that helped sponsor the annual dinner of the Federalist Society, a longstanding group dedicated to advocating conservative legal principles. Another firm that sponsored the dinner, Jones Day, represents one of the trade associations that challenged the <t>law</t>, the National Federation of Independent Business. Another sponsor was pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Inc, which has an enormous financial stake in the outcome of the litigation.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=law%1:14:00:: | definition=the collection of rules imposed by authority | synonyms=jurisprudence | examples=civilization presupposes respect for the law; the great problem for jurisprudence to allow freedom while enforcing order
2. sense_key=law%1:10:00:: | definition=legal document setting forth rules governing a particular kind of activity | examples=there is a law against kidnapping
3. sense_key=law%1:09:00:: | definition=a rule or body of rules of conduct inherent in human nature and essential to or binding upon human society | synonyms=natural law
4. sense_key=law%1:09:01:: | definition=a generalization that describes recurring facts or events in nature | synonyms=law of nature | examples=the laws of thermodynamics
5. sense_key=law%1:09:02:: | definition=the branch of philosophy concerned with the law and the principles that lead courts to make the decisions they do | synonyms=jurisprudence, legal philosophy
6. sense_key=law%1:04:00:: | definition=the learned profession that is mastered by graduate study in a law school and that is responsible for the judicial system | synonyms=practice of law | examples=he studied law at Yale
7. sense_key=law%1:14:01:: | definition=the force of policemen and officers | synonyms=police, police force, constabulary | examples=the law came looking for him

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

reasoning_content:
We are asked to choose the best indexed sense for the word "law" in the given context. The context is a long paragraph discussing a legal case about the healthcare overhaul passed by Congress. The target word "law" is used in the phrase "challenged the <t>law</t>", referring to "the National Federation of Independent Business" challenging "the law". Earlier in the text, we have: "a suit brought by 26 states challenging the sweeping healthcare overhaul passed by Congress last year, a law that has been a rallying cry..." So "law" refers to the healthcare overhaul legislation, a specific piece of legislation passed by Congress. It is a legal document setting forth rules governing a particular kind of activity (healthcare). So sense 2 seems appropriate: "legal document setting forth rules governing a particular kind of activity" with example "there is a law against kidnapping". Sense 1 is about the collection of rules imposed by authority (jurisprudence), which is more general. Sense 3 is natural law, sense 4 is laws of nature, sense 5 is the branch of philosophy, sense 6 is the profession, sense 7 is police. The context clearly refers to a specific statute passed by Congress. So the best sense is sense 2.

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


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

[User]
Target lemma: sponsor
Target surface form: sponsor
Context:
One of the cases at issue was a suit brought by 26 states challenging the sweeping healthcare overhaul passed by Congress last year, a law that has been a rallying cry for conservative activists nationwide. The justices agreed to hear the suit; indeed, a landmark 5.5 - hour argument is expected in March, and the outcome is likely to further roil the 2012 presidential race, which will be in full swing by the time the court's decision is released. The lawyer who will stand before the court and argue that the law should be thrown out is likely to be Paul Clement, who served as U.S. solicitor general during the George W. Bush administration. Clement's law firm, Bancroft PLLC, was one of almost two dozen firms that helped sponsor the annual dinner of the Federalist Society, a longstanding group dedicated to advocating conservative legal principles. Another firm that sponsored the dinner, Jones Day, represents one of the trade associations that challenged the law, the National Federation of Independent Business. Another <t>sponsor</t> was pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Inc, which has an enormous financial stake in the outcome of the litigation. The dinner was held at a Washington hotel hours after the court's conference over the case.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=sponsor%1:18:00:: | definition=someone who supports or champions something | synonyms=patron, supporter
2. sense_key=sponsor%1:18:01:: | definition=an advocate who presents a person (as for an award or a degree or an introduction etc.) | synonyms=presenter

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

reasoning_content:
We are given the target lemma "sponsor" and its surface form "sponsor". The context: "...Another firm that sponsored the dinner, Jones Day, represents one of the trade associations... Another <t>sponsor</t> was pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Inc...". So "sponsor" here refers to a company or entity that sponsors an event (the dinner). The candidate senses are:

1. sense_key=sponsor%1:18:00:: | definition=someone who supports or champions something | synonyms=patron, supporter
2. sense_key=sponsor%1:18:01:: | definition=an advocate who presents a person (as for an award or a degree or an introduction etc.) | synonyms=presenter

Sense 1 fits: a sponsor as a supporter, especially of an event. Sense 2 is specifically about presenting a person for an award, degree, etc., which is not the context here. So sense 1 is correct.

Return JSON: {"sense_index": 1}


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

[User]
Target lemma: giant
Target surface form: giant
Context:
One of the cases at issue was a suit brought by 26 states challenging the sweeping healthcare overhaul passed by Congress last year, a law that has been a rallying cry for conservative activists nationwide. The justices agreed to hear the suit; indeed, a landmark 5.5 - hour argument is expected in March, and the outcome is likely to further roil the 2012 presidential race, which will be in full swing by the time the court's decision is released. The lawyer who will stand before the court and argue that the law should be thrown out is likely to be Paul Clement, who served as U.S. solicitor general during the George W. Bush administration. Clement's law firm, Bancroft PLLC, was one of almost two dozen firms that helped sponsor the annual dinner of the Federalist Society, a longstanding group dedicated to advocating conservative legal principles. Another firm that sponsored the dinner, Jones Day, represents one of the trade associations that challenged the law, the National Federation of Independent Business. Another sponsor was pharmaceutical <t>giant</t> Pfizer Inc, which has an enormous financial stake in the outcome of the litigation. The dinner was held at a Washington hotel hours after the court's conference over the case.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=giant%1:05:00:: | definition=any creature of exceptional size
2. sense_key=giant%1:18:01:: | definition=a person of exceptional importance and reputation | synonyms=colossus, behemoth, heavyweight, titan
3. sense_key=giant%1:14:00:: | definition=an unusually large enterprise | examples=Walton built a retail giant
4. sense_key=giant%1:18:03:: | definition=a very large person; impressive in size or qualities | synonyms=hulk, heavyweight, whale
5. sense_key=giant%1:18:00:: | definition=someone or something that is abnormally large and powerful | synonyms=goliath, behemoth, monster, colossus
6. sense_key=giant%1:18:02:: | definition=an imaginary figure of superhuman size and strength; appears in folklore and fairy tales
7. sense_key=giant%1:17:00:: | definition=a very bright star of large diameter and low density (relative to the Sun) | synonyms=giant star

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 "giant" in the context: "Another sponsor was pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Inc, which has an enormous financial stake in the outcome of the litigation."

We need to choose the best indexed sense from the list. The context is a business/legal article. Pfizer Inc is a large pharmaceutical company. The phrase "pharmaceutical giant" is a common collocation meaning a very large company in the pharmaceutical industry. So "giant" here refers to a large enterprise. Looking at the senses:

3. sense_key=giant%1:14:00:: | definition=an unusually large enterprise | examples=Walton built a retail giant
This fits perfectly. It specifically mentions "retail giant" as an example, and "pharmaceutical giant" is analogous. The definition "an unusually large enterprise" matches.

Other senses refer to persons (2, 4, 5, 6), a star (7), or any creature of exceptional size (1). In this context, Pfizer Inc is a company, not a person or a creature. So sense 3 is clearly the best.

Thus, the answer should be {"sense_index": 3}.

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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: stake
Target surface form: stake
Context:
One of the cases at issue was a suit brought by 26 states challenging the sweeping healthcare overhaul passed by Congress last year, a law that has been a rallying cry for conservative activists nationwide. The justices agreed to hear the suit; indeed, a landmark 5.5 - hour argument is expected in March, and the outcome is likely to further roil the 2012 presidential race, which will be in full swing by the time the court's decision is released. The lawyer who will stand before the court and argue that the law should be thrown out is likely to be Paul Clement, who served as U.S. solicitor general during the George W. Bush administration. Clement's law firm, Bancroft PLLC, was one of almost two dozen firms that helped sponsor the annual dinner of the Federalist Society, a longstanding group dedicated to advocating conservative legal principles. Another firm that sponsored the dinner, Jones Day, represents one of the trade associations that challenged the law, the National Federation of Independent Business. Another sponsor was pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Inc, which has an enormous financial <t>stake</t> in the outcome of the litigation. The dinner was held at a Washington hotel hours after the court's conference over the case.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=stake%1:21:02:: | definition=(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something | synonyms=interest | examples=they have interests all over the world; a stake in the company's future
2. sense_key=stake%1:10:00:: | definition=a pole or stake set up to mark something (as the start or end of a race track) | synonyms=post | examples=a pair of posts marked the goal; the corner of the lot was indicated by a stake
3. sense_key=stake%1:06:01:: | definition=instrument of execution consisting of a vertical post that a victim is tied to for burning
4. sense_key=stake%1:21:00:: | definition=the money risked on a gamble | synonyms=stakes, bet, wager
5. sense_key=stake%1:06:00:: | definition=a strong wooden or metal post with a point at one end so it can be driven into the ground

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: "... pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Inc, which has an enormous financial stake in the outcome of the litigation." The target word is "stake", surface form "stake". The context clearly indicates a financial involvement or interest in the outcome of a lawsuit. Looking at the candidate senses:

1. stake%1:21:02:: - definition: (law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something; synonyms: interest; examples: they have interests all over the world; a stake in the company's future. This fits perfectly: "financial stake" means a financial interest or involvement.

2. stake%1:10:00:: - a pole or stake set up to mark something. Not financial.

3. stake%1:06:01:: - instrument of execution. Not financial.

4. stake%1:21:00:: - the money risked on a gamble; synonyms: stakes, bet, wager. This could be a financial risk, but the context is about litigation outcome, not gambling. The phrase "financial stake" is more likely sense 1, which is a legal/financial share or involvement. However, sense 4 is about money risked on a gamble. But in this context, Pfizer has a financial stake in the litigation outcome—they are not gambling; they have a financial interest. The example for sense 1: "a stake in the company's future" is similar. Sense 1 is specifically (law) a right or legal share; a financial involvement. It includes "interest" as a synonym. So sense 1 is the best fit.

Sense 4 is "the money risked on a gamble", which might be used metaphorically but the context is a lawsuit, not a game of chance. "Financial stake" in litigation is a standard phrase for having a financial interest. Sense 1 is more precise.

Thus, I choose sense 1.


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

[User]
Target lemma: dinner
Target surface form: dinner
Context:
The justices agreed to hear the suit; indeed, a landmark 5.5 - hour argument is expected in March, and the outcome is likely to further roil the 2012 presidential race, which will be in full swing by the time the court's decision is released. The lawyer who will stand before the court and argue that the law should be thrown out is likely to be Paul Clement, who served as U.S. solicitor general during the George W. Bush administration. Clement's law firm, Bancroft PLLC, was one of almost two dozen firms that helped sponsor the annual dinner of the Federalist Society, a longstanding group dedicated to advocating conservative legal principles. Another firm that sponsored the dinner, Jones Day, represents one of the trade associations that challenged the law, the National Federation of Independent Business. Another sponsor was pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Inc, which has an enormous financial stake in the outcome of the litigation. The <t>dinner</t> was held at a Washington hotel hours after the court's conference over the case. In attendance was, among others, Mitch McConnell, the Senate's top Republican and an avowed opponent of the healthcare law.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=dinner%1:13:00:: | definition=the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday | examples=dinner will be at 8; on Sundays they had a large dinner when they returned from church
2. sense_key=dinner%1:14:00:: | definition=a party of people assembled to have dinner together | synonyms=dinner party | examples=guests should never be late to a dinner party

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 the target word "dinner" in the context provided. The context is about a dinner event sponsored by law firms and others, held at a hotel, with attendees including Mitch McConnell. It's clearly a social gathering, a dinner event. Sense 1 defines dinner as the main meal, sense 2 defines it as a party of people assembled to have dinner together (a dinner party). The context says "the annual dinner of the Federalist Society" and later "the dinner was held at a Washington hotel..." This is not just a meal; it's an organized event, a dinner party. So sense 2 fits best.


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

[User]
Target lemma: washington
Target surface form: Washington
Context:
The justices agreed to hear the suit; indeed, a landmark 5.5 - hour argument is expected in March, and the outcome is likely to further roil the 2012 presidential race, which will be in full swing by the time the court's decision is released. The lawyer who will stand before the court and argue that the law should be thrown out is likely to be Paul Clement, who served as U.S. solicitor general during the George W. Bush administration. Clement's law firm, Bancroft PLLC, was one of almost two dozen firms that helped sponsor the annual dinner of the Federalist Society, a longstanding group dedicated to advocating conservative legal principles. Another firm that sponsored the dinner, Jones Day, represents one of the trade associations that challenged the law, the National Federation of Independent Business. Another sponsor was pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Inc, which has an enormous financial stake in the outcome of the litigation. The dinner was held at a <t>Washington</t> hotel hours after the court's conference over the case. In attendance was, among others, Mitch McConnell, the Senate's top Republican and an avowed opponent of the healthcare law.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=washington%1:15:01:: | definition=the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791 | synonyms=Washington D.C., American capital, capital of the United States
2. sense_key=washington%1:15:00:: | definition=a state in northwestern United States on the Pacific | synonyms=Evergreen State, WA
3. sense_key=washington%1:14:00:: | definition=the federal government of the United States | synonyms=Capital
4. sense_key=washington%1:18:00:: | definition=1st President of the United States; commander-in-chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolution (1732-1799) | synonyms=George Washington, President Washington
5. sense_key=washington%1:18:01:: | definition=United States educator who was born a slave but became educated and founded a college at Tuskegee in Alabama (1856-1915) | synonyms=Booker T. Washington, Booker Taliaferro Washington

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

reasoning_content: We are asked to choose the best indexed sense for "washington" in the given context. The context mentions "Washington hotel" after describing events related to the Supreme Court and politics, so it's likely referring to Washington D.C., the capital. Sense 1 is the capital, Sense 3 is the federal government, but "Washington hotel" clearly refers to a hotel in the city. Sense 3 is metonymic, but the phrase "Washington hotel" directly indicates the city, not the government. The synonyms for sense 1 include Washington D.C., American capital, etc. So sense 1 is the best fit.


[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: hour
Target surface form: hours
Context:
The justices agreed to hear the suit; indeed, a landmark 5.5 - hour argument is expected in March, and the outcome is likely to further roil the 2012 presidential race, which will be in full swing by the time the court's decision is released. The lawyer who will stand before the court and argue that the law should be thrown out is likely to be Paul Clement, who served as U.S. solicitor general during the George W. Bush administration. Clement's law firm, Bancroft PLLC, was one of almost two dozen firms that helped sponsor the annual dinner of the Federalist Society, a longstanding group dedicated to advocating conservative legal principles. Another firm that sponsored the dinner, Jones Day, represents one of the trade associations that challenged the law, the National Federation of Independent Business. Another sponsor was pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Inc, which has an enormous financial stake in the outcome of the litigation. The dinner was held at a Washington hotel <t>hours</t> after the court's conference over the case. In attendance was, among others, Mitch McConnell, the Senate's top Republican and an avowed opponent of the healthcare law.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=hour%1:28:00:: | definition=a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day | synonyms=hr, 60 minutes | examples=the job will take more than an hour
2. sense_key=hour%1:28:01:: | definition=clock time | synonyms=time of day | examples=the hour is getting late
3. sense_key=hour%1:28:02:: | definition=a special and memorable period | examples=it was their finest hour
4. sense_key=hour%1:07:00:: | definition=distance measured by the time taken to cover it | synonyms=minute | examples=we live an hour from the airport; its just 10 minutes away

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

reasoning_content:
We are asked to choose the best sense for "hours" in the given context. The target surface form is "hours". The context: "The dinner was held at a Washington hotel hours after the court's conference over the case." This means the dinner took place some number of hours after the conference. "Hours" here refers to a duration of time, a period of time. Let's examine the candidate senses:

1. sense_key=hour%1:28:00:: definition=a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day synonyms=hr, 60 minutes examples=the job will take more than an hour. This sense is for a specific unit of time (60 minutes). However, "hours" is plural and in the phrase "hours after", it indicates a time interval measured in hours. This sense fits because it denotes a period of time (multiple hours). The example given is "the job will take more than an hour", which uses the singular, but the plural would be "hours". This seems appropriate.

2. sense_key=hour%1:28:01:: definition=clock time synonyms=time of day examples=the hour is getting late. This refers to a specific point in time, like "the hour of 3 p.m." This does not fit "hours after", which is about duration, not clock time.

3. sense_key=hour%1:28:02:: definition=a special and memorable period examples=it was their finest hour. This is a metaphorical use, not applicable here.

4. sense_key=hour%1:07:00:: definition=distance measured by the time taken to cover it synonyms=minute examples=we live an hour from the airport; its just 10 minutes away. This is about distance expressed as travel time. Not relevant here.

Clearly, sense 1 is the correct one: "hours" means a period of time equal to multiple 60-minute units. So the best indexed sense is 1.

Return JSON: {"sense_index": 1}

provider: GMICloud


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

[User]
Target lemma: court
Target surface form: court
Context:
The justices agreed to hear the suit; indeed, a landmark 5.5 - hour argument is expected in March, and the outcome is likely to further roil the 2012 presidential race, which will be in full swing by the time the court's decision is released. The lawyer who will stand before the court and argue that the law should be thrown out is likely to be Paul Clement, who served as U.S. solicitor general during the George W. Bush administration. Clement's law firm, Bancroft PLLC, was one of almost two dozen firms that helped sponsor the annual dinner of the Federalist Society, a longstanding group dedicated to advocating conservative legal principles. Another firm that sponsored the dinner, Jones Day, represents one of the trade associations that challenged the law, the National Federation of Independent Business. Another sponsor was pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Inc, which has an enormous financial stake in the outcome of the litigation. The dinner was held at a Washington hotel hours after the <t>court</t>'s conference over the case. In attendance was, among others, Mitch McConnell, the Senate's top Republican and an avowed opponent of the healthcare law.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=court%1:14:00:: | definition=an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business | synonyms=tribunal, judicature
2. sense_key=court%1:06:02:: | definition=a room in which a lawcourt sits | synonyms=courtroom | examples=television cameras were admitted in the courtroom
3. sense_key=court%1:14:01:: | definition=the sovereign and his advisers who are the governing power of a state | synonyms=royal court
4. sense_key=court%1:06:01:: | definition=a specially marked horizontal area within which a game is played | examples=players had to reserve a court in advance
5. sense_key=court%1:18:00:: | definition=Australian woman tennis player who won many major championships (born in 1947) | synonyms=Margaret Court
6. sense_key=court%1:14:02:: | definition=the family and retinue of a sovereign or prince | synonyms=royal court
7. sense_key=court%1:06:03:: | definition=a hotel for motorists; provides direct access from rooms to parking area | synonyms=motor hotel, motor inn, motor lodge, tourist court
8. sense_key=court%1:06:05:: | definition=a tribunal that is presided over by a magistrate or by one or more judges who administer justice according to the laws | synonyms=lawcourt, court of law, court of justice
9. sense_key=court%1:06:04:: | definition=the residence of a sovereign or nobleman | examples=the king will visit the duke's court
10. sense_key=court%1:06:00:: | definition=an area wholly or partly surrounded by walls or buildings | synonyms=courtyard | examples=the house was built around an inner court
11. sense_key=court%1:04:00:: | definition=respectful deference | synonyms=homage | examples=pay court to the emperor

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: "court" in a context about the Supreme Court hearing a case, lawyers, arguments, decisions, etc. The target is: "The dinner was held at a Washington hotel hours after the <t>court</t>'s conference over the case." So "court" here refers to the judicial body that had a conference. The context is clearly about a legal proceeding, the Supreme Court. So we need to pick the sense that means a judicial body or tribunal. Looking at candidates:

1. sense_key=court%1:14:00:: | definition=an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business | synonyms=tribunal, judicature
8. sense_key=court%1:06:05:: | definition=a tribunal that is presided over by a magistrate or by one or more judges who administer justice according to the laws | synonyms=lawcourt, court of law, court of justice

Which one is better? Sense 1 is "an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business" – that fits "the court's conference" where the justices met. Sense 8 is "a tribunal that is presided over by a magistrate or by one or more judges who administer justice according to the laws" – that is more the institution. In context, "the court" refers to the Supreme Court as an institution. "the court's conference" means the conference of the justices of the Supreme Court. The word "court" here is the body itself. Both senses are very close. In WordNet, these are likely fine-grained distinctions. Sense 1 emphasizes the assembly of judges, sense 8 emphasizes the tribunal as an institution. Typically, "the court" when referring to the Supreme Court is the tribunal. The example in the context: "by the time the court's decision is released" earlier in the paragraph, clearly refers to the institution. So I'd lean toward sense 8, which is the lawcourt. But sense 1 is also plausible. Let's check the definitions: sense 1: "an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business" – that could be a specific session. "the court's conference" – a conference is a meeting of judges, so assembly might fit. But WordNet often distinguishes between the assembly and the institution. I recall that in WordNet, the sense for a court as a tribunal is typically sense 8. Sense 1 might be a more abstract assembly. The synonyms: for sense 1: tribunal, judicature. For sense 8: lawcourt, court of law, court of justice. Both have "tribunal" as synonym? Actually sense 1 has "tribunal" and sense 8 does not explicitly list "tribunal" in synonyms, but the definition says "a tribunal". However, the sense 8 definition starts with "a tribunal that is presided over..." so it is a type of tribunal. The key difference might be that sense 1 is the assembly (the group of people gathered), while sense 8 is the institution (the place/entity). In the phrase "the court's conference", "court" is the entity that possesses the conference, so it's the institution. Also, the earlier reference: "The justices agreed to hear the suit" – so the court is the collective body. I think sense 8 is the most common and direct sense for a court of law. Sense 1 likely refers to a specific sitting. Given the context, I'll choose sense 8. But let's see if there's any other possible sense. No, it's clearly judicial. So answer: sense_index 8.


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

[User]
Target lemma: conference
Target surface form: conference
Context:
The justices agreed to hear the suit; indeed, a landmark 5.5 - hour argument is expected in March, and the outcome is likely to further roil the 2012 presidential race, which will be in full swing by the time the court's decision is released. The lawyer who will stand before the court and argue that the law should be thrown out is likely to be Paul Clement, who served as U.S. solicitor general during the George W. Bush administration. Clement's law firm, Bancroft PLLC, was one of almost two dozen firms that helped sponsor the annual dinner of the Federalist Society, a longstanding group dedicated to advocating conservative legal principles. Another firm that sponsored the dinner, Jones Day, represents one of the trade associations that challenged the law, the National Federation of Independent Business. Another sponsor was pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Inc, which has an enormous financial stake in the outcome of the litigation. The dinner was held at a Washington hotel hours after the court's <t>conference</t> over the case. In attendance was, among others, Mitch McConnell, the Senate's top Republican and an avowed opponent of the healthcare law.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=conference%1:14:00:: | definition=a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
2. sense_key=conference%1:14:01:: | definition=an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members | synonyms=league
3. sense_key=conference%1:10:00:: | definition=a discussion among participants who have an agreed (serious) topic | synonyms=group discussion

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 "conference" in the context: "The dinner was held at a Washington hotel hours after the court's conference over the case." The target is "conference", and we have three candidate senses from WordNet.

Sense 1: a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
Sense 2: an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members (synonym: league)
Sense 3: a discussion among participants who have an agreed (serious) topic (synonym: group discussion)

In the context, it's about a court's conference over a case. The Supreme Court justices have a conference to discuss cases. "Court's conference" refers to a meeting of the justices to deliberate on cases. This is a formal meeting with a specific agenda (to discuss the case). Sense 1 fits perfectly: a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion, especially one with a formal agenda. Sense 2 is clearly about sports, irrelevant. Sense 3 is "a discussion among participants who have an agreed (serious) topic", which also sounds plausible, but sense 1 is more specific to a formal meeting, and "court's conference" is a standard term for a formal meeting of judges. In legal context, "conference" refers to the justices' private meeting to discuss cases. Sense 1 emphasizes "prearranged meeting" and "formal agenda", which matches the institutional setting. Sense 3 is more general, but sense 1 is more precise. The examples in WordNet for sense 1 likely include business or academic conferences. However, note the glosses: sense 1 and sense 3 are similar, but sense 1 mentions "especially one with a formal agenda", which fits the court's conference. The context: "the court's conference over the case" indicates a specific meeting to discuss the case. I think sense 1 is best.

Thus, I choose sense index 1.


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

[User]
Target lemma: case
Target surface form: case
Context:
The justices agreed to hear the suit; indeed, a landmark 5.5 - hour argument is expected in March, and the outcome is likely to further roil the 2012 presidential race, which will be in full swing by the time the court's decision is released. The lawyer who will stand before the court and argue that the law should be thrown out is likely to be Paul Clement, who served as U.S. solicitor general during the George W. Bush administration. Clement's law firm, Bancroft PLLC, was one of almost two dozen firms that helped sponsor the annual dinner of the Federalist Society, a longstanding group dedicated to advocating conservative legal principles. Another firm that sponsored the dinner, Jones Day, represents one of the trade associations that challenged the law, the National Federation of Independent Business. Another sponsor was pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Inc, which has an enormous financial stake in the outcome of the litigation. The dinner was held at a Washington hotel hours after the court's conference over the <t>case</t>. In attendance was, among others, Mitch McConnell, the Senate's top Republican and an avowed opponent of the healthcare law.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=case%1:11:00:: | definition=an occurrence of something | synonyms=instance, example | examples=it was a case of bad judgment; another instance occurred yesterday
2. sense_key=case%1:26:00:: | definition=a special set of circumstances | synonyms=event | examples=in that event, the first possibility is excluded; it may rain in which case the picnic will be canceled
3. sense_key=case%1:04:00:: | definition=a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy | synonyms=lawsuit, suit, cause, causa | examples=the family brought suit against the landlord
4. sense_key=case%1:09:00:: | definition=the actual state of things | examples=that was not the case
5. sense_key=case%1:06:00:: | definition=a portable container for carrying several objects | examples=the musicians left their instrument cases backstage
6. sense_key=case%1:18:03:: | definition=a person requiring professional services | examples=a typical case was the suburban housewife described by a marriage counselor
7. sense_key=case%1:18:02:: | definition=a person who is subjected to experimental or other observational procedures; someone who is an object of investigation | synonyms=subject, guinea pig | examples=the subjects for this investigation were selected randomly; the cases that we studied were drawn from two different communities
8. sense_key=case%1:10:02:: | definition=a problem requiring investigation | examples=Perry Mason solved the case of the missing heir
9. sense_key=case%1:10:01:: | definition=a statement of facts and reasons used to support an argument | examples=he stated his case clearly
10. sense_key=case%1:23:00:: | definition=the quantity contained in a case | synonyms=caseful
11. sense_key=case%1:10:00:: | definition=nouns or pronouns or adjectives (often marked by inflection) related in some way to other words in a sentence | synonyms=grammatical case
12. sense_key=case%1:26:02:: | definition=a specific state of mind that is temporary | examples=a case of the jitters
13. sense_key=case%1:18:04:: | definition=a person of a specified kind (usually with many eccentricities) | synonyms=character, eccentric, type | examples=a real character; a strange character
14. sense_key=case%1:10:03:: | definition=a specific size and style of type within a type family | synonyms=font, fount, typeface, face
15. sense_key=case%1:08:00:: | definition=an enveloping structure or covering enclosing an animal or plant organ or part | synonyms=sheath
16. sense_key=case%1:06:06:: | definition=the housing or outer covering of something | synonyms=shell, casing | examples=the clock has a walnut case
17. sense_key=case%1:06:07:: | definition=the enclosing frame around a door or window opening | synonyms=casing | examples=the casings had rotted away and had to be replaced
18. sense_key=case%1:06:03:: | definition=(printing) the receptacle in which a compositor has his type, which is divided into compartments for the different letters, spaces, or numbers | synonyms=compositor's case, typesetter's case | examples=for English, a compositor will ordinarily have two such cases, the upper case containing the capitals and the lower case containing the small letters
19. sense_key=case%1:06:02:: | definition=bed linen consisting of a cover for a pillow | synonyms=pillowcase, slip, pillow slip | examples=the burglar carried his loot in a pillowcase
20. sense_key=case%1:06:01:: | definition=a glass container used to store and display items in a shop or museum or home | synonyms=display case, showcase, vitrine

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: "The justices agreed to hear the suit; ... The dinner was held at a Washington hotel hours after the court's conference over the case." The target word is "case". The context clearly refers to a legal proceeding, a lawsuit, a court case. The phrase "over the case" refers to the legal case that the Supreme Court is considering (the healthcare law suit). Among the candidate senses, sense 3 is "a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy" with synonyms lawsuit, suit, cause, causa. The examples: "the family brought suit against the landlord". This fits perfectly. The context mentions "the suit", "argue that the law should be thrown out", "litigation". So "case" here is the lawsuit. Other senses: sense 1 "occurrence", sense 2 "circumstances", sense 4 "actual state of things", sense 8 "problem requiring investigation" (like a detective case), sense 9 "statement of facts and reasons" (like making a case), etc. But the legal context strongly points to sense 3. So the best indexed sense is 3.

provider: WandB


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

[User]
Target lemma: attendance
Target surface form: attendance
Context:
The lawyer who will stand before the court and argue that the law should be thrown out is likely to be Paul Clement, who served as U.S. solicitor general during the George W. Bush administration. Clement's law firm, Bancroft PLLC, was one of almost two dozen firms that helped sponsor the annual dinner of the Federalist Society, a longstanding group dedicated to advocating conservative legal principles. Another firm that sponsored the dinner, Jones Day, represents one of the trade associations that challenged the law, the National Federation of Independent Business. Another sponsor was pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Inc, which has an enormous financial stake in the outcome of the litigation. The dinner was held at a Washington hotel hours after the court's conference over the case. In <t>attendance</t> was, among others, Mitch McConnell, the Senate's top Republican and an avowed opponent of the healthcare law. The featured guests at the dinner? Scalia and Thomas.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=attendance%1:04:00:: | definition=the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.) | synonyms=attending
2. sense_key=attendance%1:28:00:: | definition=the frequency with which a person is present | examples=a student's attendance is an important factor in her grade
3. sense_key=attendance%1:14:00:: | definition=the number of people that are present | examples=attendance was up by 50 per cent

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

reasoning_content:
We are given a sentence: "In <t>attendance</t> was, among others, Mitch McConnell, the Senate's top Republican..." The target word is "attendance". We need to choose the best sense from the three candidates.

- Sense 1: "the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)" synonyms: attending.
- Sense 2: "the frequency with which a person is present" example: a student's attendance is an important factor in her grade.
- Sense 3: "the number of people that are present" example: attendance was up by 50 per cent.

In the context, "In attendance was ... Mitch McConnell" means that Mitch McConnell was present at the dinner. This is describing the act of being present, not frequency or number. The phrase "In attendance" indicates that someone was there. So, sense 1 fits best.

Sense 3 might be tempting because it talks about people present, but it refers to the count, not the state. The phrase "in attendance" is an idiomatic way to say "present". So answer: sense_index 1.


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

[User]
Target lemma: senate
Target surface form: Senate
Context:
The lawyer who will stand before the court and argue that the law should be thrown out is likely to be Paul Clement, who served as U.S. solicitor general during the George W. Bush administration. Clement's law firm, Bancroft PLLC, was one of almost two dozen firms that helped sponsor the annual dinner of the Federalist Society, a longstanding group dedicated to advocating conservative legal principles. Another firm that sponsored the dinner, Jones Day, represents one of the trade associations that challenged the law, the National Federation of Independent Business. Another sponsor was pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Inc, which has an enormous financial stake in the outcome of the litigation. The dinner was held at a Washington hotel hours after the court's conference over the case. In attendance was, among others, Mitch McConnell, the <t>Senate</t>'s top Republican and an avowed opponent of the healthcare law. The featured guests at the dinner? Scalia and Thomas.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=senate%1:14:00:: | definition=assembly possessing high legislative powers
2. sense_key=senate%1:14:01:: | definition=the upper house of the United States Congress | synonyms=United States Senate, U.S. Senate

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 lawyer who will stand before the court and argue that the law should be thrown out is likely to be Paul Clement, who served as U.S. solicitor general during the George W. Bush administration. Clement's law firm, Bancroft PLLC, was one of almost two dozen firms that helped sponsor the annual dinner of the Federalist Society, a longstanding group dedicated to advocating conservative legal principles. Another firm that sponsored the dinner, Jones Day, represents one of the trade associations that challenged the law, the National Federation of Independent Business. Another sponsor was pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Inc, which has an enormous financial stake in the outcome of the litigation. The dinner was held at a Washington hotel hours after the court's conference over the case. In attendance was, among others, Mitch McConnell, the <t>Senate</t>'s top Republican and an avowed opponent of the healthcare law. The featured guests at the dinner? Scalia and Thomas."

We need to choose between sense 1: general "assembly possessing high legislative powers" and sense 2: "the upper house of the United States Congress". The context mentions "Mitch McConnell, the Senate's top Republican". Mitch McConnell is a well-known U.S. Senator, specifically the Senate Minority Leader (at the time? He is a Republican senator from Kentucky, often a leader). The mention of "Senate's top Republican" clearly refers to the U.S. Senate. The context also involves U.S. politics, the Supreme Court (Scalia and Thomas), healthcare law, etc. So this is explicitly the U.S. Senate. Therefore, sense 2 is correct.

Thus, answer: {"sense_index": 2}.


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

[User]
Target lemma: opponent
Target surface form: opponent
Context:
The lawyer who will stand before the court and argue that the law should be thrown out is likely to be Paul Clement, who served as U.S. solicitor general during the George W. Bush administration. Clement's law firm, Bancroft PLLC, was one of almost two dozen firms that helped sponsor the annual dinner of the Federalist Society, a longstanding group dedicated to advocating conservative legal principles. Another firm that sponsored the dinner, Jones Day, represents one of the trade associations that challenged the law, the National Federation of Independent Business. Another sponsor was pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Inc, which has an enormous financial stake in the outcome of the litigation. The dinner was held at a Washington hotel hours after the court's conference over the case. In attendance was, among others, Mitch McConnell, the Senate's top Republican and an avowed <t>opponent</t> of the healthcare law. The featured guests at the dinner? Scalia and Thomas.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=opponent%1:18:02:: | definition=a contestant that you are matched against | synonyms=opposition, opposite
2. sense_key=opponent%1:18:00:: | definition=someone who offers opposition | synonyms=adversary, antagonist, opposer, resister

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 "opponent" in the given context. The target lemma is "opponent", surface form "opponent". The context is about a dinner event and mentions Mitch McConnell as "an avowed opponent of the healthcare law". We need to choose between two senses:

1. sense_key=opponent%1:18:02:: | definition=a contestant that you are matched against | synonyms=opposition, opposite
2. sense_key=opponent%1:18:00:: | definition=someone who offers opposition | synonyms=adversary, antagonist, opposer, resister

We have to choose the best indexed sense based on the context. The context says "an avowed opponent of the healthcare law". This is not about a contest or a match; it's about someone who is opposed to a law politically or ideologically. Sense 2 fits better: someone who offers opposition. Sense 1 is about a contestant in a game or competition. The synonyms for sense 2 include "adversary, antagonist, opposer, resister", which align with a political opponent. Thus, sense 2 is the correct choice.

Return JSON: {"sense_index": 2}