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

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

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

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

reasoning_content:
We are given: "nobody else seemed to notice his departure." The context: a man leaves quietly, and the observer feels relieved that nobody else seemed to notice his departure. So "notice" here means to become aware of, to perceive that he was leaving. It's about observing or perceiving an event.

Looking at the senses:
1. discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of (detect, observe, find, discover) - Example: She detected high levels... We found traces... This is about discovering something, often through investigation. But "notice" in context is more casual: simply seeing/becoming aware that he left.
2. notice or perceive (mark, note) - Example: She noted that someone was following her; mark my words. This is about becoming aware of something through observation. "notice his departure" fits perfectly: they didn't perceive that he left.
3. make or write a comment on - not relevant.
4. express recognition of presence or acquaintance (acknowledge) - Example: He never acknowledges his colleagues when they run into him. That's about acknowledging someone's presence, not just noticing an event. "Notice his departure" doesn't mean acknowledging him personally, it means realizing he left.

Sense 2 is the most straightforward: notice or perceive. Sense 1 is more about detecting something that might be hidden, but here it's just perceiving a departure. Sense 2 fits.

Thus, answer: sense_index: 2.


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

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=departure%1:04:00:: | definition=the act of departing | synonyms=going, going away, leaving
2. sense_key=departure%1:11:01:: | definition=a variation that deviates from the standard or norm | synonyms=deviation, divergence, difference | examples=the deviation from the mean
3. sense_key=departure%1:11:00:: | definition=euphemistic expressions for death | synonyms=passing, loss, exit, expiration, going, release | examples=thousands mourned his passing

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 perform word sense disambiguation for the word "departure" in the given context. Note that the surface form in the context says "<t>departure</t>" which is a typo for "departure"? The original text likely has "departure" but the context shows "<t>departure</t>". It's obviously "departure" but maybe it's a typo for "departure"? The target lemma is "departure". Actually, the target lemma is "departure"? Wait, the input says: Target lemma: departure. Target surface form: departure. But in the context it's written as "<t>departure</t>" which is a misspelling for "departure"? Actually, the context says: "nobody else seemed to notice his <t>departure</t>." The word inside the tag is "departure" which is a misspelling of "departure"? Wait, the target lemma is departure. The surface form is departure. But in the context it says "departure"? That's a typo. Probably the original text had "departure", but the writer wrote it as "departure"? Actually, if the target lemma is departure, surface form is departure, but in the context it's "departure". That's a typographical error. So we need to disambiguate "departure" which is likely a misspelling of "departure"? No, "departure" is not a word. I think it's a typo for "departure"? The target lemma is departure. So the word in context is "departure" but it's intended to be "departure". We can treat it as "departure" for disambiguation.

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

The man (the stranger) stood up and nodded farewell, then slipped out the door. This is an act of leaving. So "his departure" refers to the act of leaving. Nobody else noticed his leaving. So the sense is the act of departing.

Candidate senses:
1. the act of departing (going, going away, leaving)
2. a variation that deviates from the standard or norm (deviation, divergence, difference)
3. euphemistic expressions for death (passing, loss, exit, expiration, going, release)

Clearly, sense 1 is the most appropriate because it's about a person leaving a place. There is no indication of deviation or death. The context describes a physical exit from a bar or something.

Thus, answer: {"sense_index": 1}. Sense index 1 is the correct one.

Note: The target lemma is departure, and the surface form is departure, but the context had a typo "departure". I think we just proceed with the correct word.

JSON output: {"sense_index": 1}

format: unknown

native_finish_reason: stop

provider: Wafer

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

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=decide%2:31:00:: | definition=reach, make, or come to a decision about something | synonyms=make up one's mind, determine | examples=We finally decided after lengthy deliberations
2. sense_key=decide%2:31:01:: | definition=bring to an end; settle conclusively | synonyms=settle, resolve, adjudicate | examples=The case was decided; The judge decided the case in favor of the plaintiff
3. sense_key=decide%2:31:02:: | definition=cause to decide | examples=This new development finally decided me!
4. sense_key=decide%2:31:06:: | definition=influence or determine | examples=The vote in New Hampshire often decides the outcome of the Presidential election

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 "decided" in the sentence: "Phil decided to stay a little longer". The context: Phil was at a bar or something, after seeing a stranger leave. He "felt relieved" and then "Phil decided to stay a little longer". This is clearly about making a decision or choosing to do something. Let's check the senses:

1. decide%2:31:00:: - reach, make, or come to a decision about something. Synonyms: make up one's mind, determine. Example: We finally decided after lengthy deliberations.
2. bring to an end; settle conclusively (like a legal case).
3. cause to decide (like "This new development finally decided me!" - meaning it made me decide).
4. influence or determine (like "The vote often decides the outcome").

In this context, Phil made a decision to stay longer. It's not about settling a case, not about causing someone else to decide, not about influencing an outcome. It's simply: he made up his mind to stay longer. So sense 1 is the correct one.

We must output JSON: {"sense_index": 1}.

provider: Alibaba


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

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

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=stay%2:30:00:: | definition=stay the same; remain in a certain state | synonyms=remain, rest | examples=The dress remained wet after repeated attempts to dry it; rest assured
2. sense_key=stay%2:38:00:: | definition=stay put (in a certain place) | synonyms=stick, stick around, stay put | examples=We are staying in Detroit; we are not moving to Cincinnati; Stay put in the corner here!
3. sense_key=stay%2:42:01:: | definition=dwell | synonyms=bide, abide | examples=You can stay with me while you are in town; stay a bit longer--the day is still young
4. sense_key=stay%2:42:02:: | definition=continue in a place, position, or situation | synonyms=stay on, continue, remain | examples=After graduation, she stayed on in Cambridge as a student adviser; Stay with me, please
5. sense_key=stay%2:38:01:: | definition=remain behind | examples=I had to stay at home and watch the children
6. sense_key=stay%2:30:01:: | definition=stop or halt | synonyms=detain, delay | examples=Please stay the bloodshed!
7. sense_key=stay%2:42:04:: | definition=stay behind | synonyms=persist, remain | examples=The smell stayed in the room; The hostility remained long after they made up
8. sense_key=stay%2:42:03:: | definition=hang on during a trial of endurance | synonyms=last out, ride out, outride | examples=ride out the storm
9. sense_key=stay%2:41:00:: | definition=stop a judicial process | examples=The judge stayed the execution order
10. sense_key=stay%2:35:00:: | definition=fasten with stays
11. sense_key=stay%2:34:00:: | definition=overcome or allay | synonyms=quell, appease | examples=quell my hunger

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 "stay" and the context: "Phil decided to stay a little longer, and as time passed it seemed as if the strange little man had never been there, but for the other glass on the table." So Phil is at some place (seems like a bar or similar, from earlier context: "Customer"? Pete smiled modestly. "It's my line of work", he said. Five minutes later, before Haney could make his break, the stranger stood up and nodded farewell. Haney watched the small but wiry man slip out the door quickly and silently, and felt relieved to see that nobody else seemed to notice his departure. Phil decided to stay a little longer...). So Phil is staying at the location (probably a bar) for a longer time. The sense needed is about remaining in a place. Let's examine the candidates:

1. stay%2:30:00:: definition: stay the same; remain in a certain state. Synonyms: remain, rest. Examples: "The dress remained wet after repeated attempts to dry it; rest assured" – This is about state, not place. Not a good fit.
2. stay%2:38:00:: definition: stay put (in a certain place). Synonyms: stick, stick around, stay put. Examples: "We are staying in Detroit; we are not moving to Cincinnati; Stay put in the corner here!" – This is about remaining in a specific location, not moving. Phil is deciding to stay longer at the place. That fits well.
3. stay%2:42:01:: definition: dwell. Synonyms: bide, abide. Examples: "You can stay with me while you are in town; stay a bit longer--the day is still young" – This implies dwelling or lodging, often with someone. The example "stay a bit longer--the day is still young" could fit, but it's under the sense of "dwell" (like reside temporarily). However, the context is just staying longer at a bar, not necessarily dwelling overnight or lodging. The sense 2 is more neutral "stay put (in a certain place)". Sense 3 might also work, but note the example "stay a bit longer--the day is still young" actually matches our phrase "stay a little longer." But the definition "dwell" might emphasize a longer-term stay. Let's check: In the context, Phil decided to stay a little longer at the bar. That's more about staying in the place, not necessarily dwelling. But sense 3 includes that example. So we need to compare with sense 2.
4. stay%2:42:02:: definition: continue in a place, position, or situation. Synonyms: stay on, continue, remain. Examples: "After graduation, she stayed on in Cambridge as a student adviser; Stay with me, please" – This could also work, as it's about continuing in a place. "stay on" implies continue to stay. This sense fits well too. But the example "Stay with me, please" could be about remaining in company, not just place. Still, it says "continue in a place, position, or situation." So it's broader. But it might overlap with sense 2.
5. stay%2:38:01:: definition: remain behind. Examples: "I had to stay at home and watch the children" – This is about staying while others leave; remaining behind. In the context, the stranger left, and Phil decided to stay longer. So Phil is remaining behind while the stranger left. That fits perfectly: the stranger departed, and Phil stayed behind at the bar. This sense explicitly captures "remain behind." It's a strong candidate.
6. stay%2:30:01:: definition: stop or halt. Not relevant.
7. stay%2:42:04:: definition: stay behind. synonyms: persist, remain. Examples: "The smell stayed in the room; The hostility remained long after they made up" – This is more abstract, about something persisting. The subject is an odor or feeling, not a person. Phil is a person staying behind. So not this one.
8. stay%2:42:03:: endurance. Not relevant.
9. judicial stay. Not relevant.
10. fasten with stays. Not relevant.
11. overcome or allay. Not relevant.

Now, between sense 2, 3, 4, and 5. Sense 5: "remain behind" is very specific to staying while others leave. In the context: "Haney watched the small but wiry man slip out the door quickly and silently, and felt relieved to see that nobody else seemed to notice his departure. Phil decided to stay a little longer..." Here, Phil is staying behind after the stranger left. So sense 5 seems most precise. Sense 2: "stay put (in a certain place)" is also plausible but doesn't incorporate the idea of others leaving. Sense 3: "dwell" with example "stay a bit longer" could be a candidate, but the definition "dwell" suggests residing. Sense 4: "continue in a place, position, or situation" might also fit, but again, the nuance of "remain behind" is captured by sense 5. The WordNet example for sense 5 is "I had to stay at home and watch the children" which implies staying behind while others go out. That matches the context where the stranger leaves and Phil stays. Therefore, I'll go with sense 5.

Thus, sense_index: 5.

provider: StreamLake


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

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

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=time%1:11:00:: | definition=an instance or single occasion for some event | synonyms=clip | examples=this time he succeeded; he called four times
2. sense_key=time%1:28:05:: | definition=a period of time considered as a resource under your control and sufficient to accomplish something | examples=take time to smell the roses; I didn't have time to finish
3. sense_key=time%1:28:00:: | definition=an indefinite period (usually marked by specific attributes or activities) | examples=he waited a long time; the time of year for planting
4. sense_key=time%1:28:06:: | definition=a suitable moment | examples=it is time to go
5. sense_key=time%1:03:00:: | definition=the continuum of experience in which events pass from the future through the present to the past
6. sense_key=time%1:11:01:: | definition=a person's experience on a particular occasion | examples=he had a time holding back the tears; they had a good time together
7. sense_key=time%1:28:03:: | definition=a reading of a point in time as given by a clock | synonyms=clock time | examples=do you know what time it is?; the time is 10 o'clock
8. sense_key=time%1:28:04:: | definition=the fourth coordinate that is required (along with three spatial dimensions) to specify a physical event | synonyms=fourth dimension
9. sense_key=time%1:07:01:: | definition=rhythm as given by division into parts of equal duration | synonyms=meter, metre
10. sense_key=time%1:28:01:: | definition=the period of time a prisoner is imprisoned | synonyms=prison term, sentence | examples=he served a prison term of 15 months; his sentence was 5 to 10 years

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

reasoning_content:
We are given the target word "time" in context: "... and as time passed it seemed ..." Then "Some time before midnight he returned..." The target is the first occurrence: "and as time passed". So the phrase is "as time passed". We need to disambiguate "time" in that phrase.

Let's examine candidate senses:

1. time%1:11:00:: instance/occasion for an event. Examples: "this time he succeeded; he called four times". In "as time passed", it's not about a specific instance or occasion; it's about the passing of time in general.

2. time%1:28:05:: period of time considered as a resource. Examples: "take time to smell the roses; I didn't have time to finish". That implies time as a limited resource that you use. In "as time passed", it's not about using time as a resource; it's just time elapsing.

3. time%1:28:00:: an indefinite period (usually marked by specific attributes or activities). Examples: "he waited a long time; the time of year for planting". This is about a stretch of time, often with a modifier. "as time passed" could be interpreted as an indefinite period. But note: "as time passed" suggests the passing of time in general, not necessarily a marked period. It's like "as time went by". This sense is often used with adjectives: a long time, a short time. In "time passed", it's just time as a duration.

4. time%1:28:06:: a suitable moment. Examples: "it is time to go". That is a specific point when something should happen. Not applicable.

5. time%1:03:00:: the continuum of experience. This is the abstract, philosophical concept of time. "as time passed" fits: time as the ongoing sequence of events. This is the most general sense.

6. time%1:11:01:: a person's experience on a particular occasion. Examples: "he had a time holding back the tears; they had a good time together". That's about an experience, often with an adjective. Not applicable.

7. time%1:28:03:: reading of a point in time as given by a clock. "do you know what time it is?" Not applicable.

8. time%1:28:04:: fourth dimension. Not applicable in this everyday context.

9. time%1:07:01:: rhythm/meter. Not applicable.

10. time%1:28:01:: prison term. Not applicable.

Between sense 3 (indefinite period) and sense 5 (continuum), sense 5 is more fundamental: time as the continuous flow. "Time passed" is a typical phrase embodying the notion of time as a continuum. Sense 3 often occurs with determiners and modifiers like "a long time", "some time". But the phrase "as time passed" doesn't have a determiner; it's just "time". It's like "time heals all wounds" - sense 5. I'd lean toward sense 5.

But let's check: WordNet splits these finely. Sense 3: "an indefinite period (usually marked by specific attributes or activities)". The example "the time of year for planting" suggests a period characterized by something. In "as time passed", there's no attribute marking a specific period; it's just the passage of time. So sense 5 is better.

Also, note in the text: "Some time before midnight" which uses "some time" (a period), but the target is "as time passed". The target is the first one. So sense 5.

Thus, answer: sense_index: 5.

provider: Baidu


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

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

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=pass%2:38:00:: | definition=go across or through | synonyms=go through, go across | examples=We passed the point where the police car had parked; A terrible thought went through his mind
2. sense_key=pass%2:38:05:: | definition=move past | synonyms=travel by, pass by, surpass, go past, go by | examples=A black limousine passed by when she looked out the window; He passed his professor in the hall
3. sense_key=pass%2:41:02:: | definition=make laws, bills, etc. or bring into effect by legislation | synonyms=legislate | examples=They passed the amendment; We cannot legislate how people spend their free time
4. sense_key=pass%2:38:03:: | definition=pass by | synonyms=elapse, lapse, slip by, glide by, slip away, go by | examples=three years elapsed
5. sense_key=pass%2:40:00:: | definition=place into the hands or custody of | synonyms=hand, reach, pass on, turn over, give | examples=hand me the spoon, please; Turn the files over to me, please
6. sense_key=pass%2:42:08:: | definition=stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point | synonyms=run, go, lead, extend | examples=Service runs all the way to Cranbury; His knowledge doesn't go very far
7. sense_key=pass%2:38:01:: | definition=travel past | synonyms=overtake, overhaul | examples=The sports car passed all the trucks
8. sense_key=pass%2:30:00:: | definition=come to pass | synonyms=happen, hap, go on, pass off, occur, fall out | examples=What is happening?; The meeting took place off without an incidence
9. sense_key=pass%2:41:04:: | definition=go unchallenged; be approved | synonyms=clear | examples=The bill cleared the House
10. sense_key=pass%2:42:00:: | definition=pass time in a specific way | synonyms=spend | examples=how are you spending your summer vacation?
11. sense_key=pass%2:35:00:: | definition=pass over, across, or through | synonyms=guide, run, draw | examples=He ran his eyes over her body; She ran her fingers along the carved figurine
12. sense_key=pass%2:32:01:: | definition=transmit information | synonyms=communicate, pass on, pass along, put across | examples=Please communicate this message to all employees; pass along the good news
13. sense_key=pass%2:30:01:: | definition=disappear gradually | synonyms=evanesce, fade, blow over, pass off, fleet | examples=The pain eventually passed off
14. sense_key=pass%2:41:08:: | definition=go successfully through a test or a selection process | synonyms=make it | examples=She passed the new Jersey Bar Exam and can practice law now
15. sense_key=pass%2:42:04:: | definition=be superior or better than some standard | synonyms=exceed, transcend, overstep, go past, top | examples=She exceeded our expectations; She topped her performance of last year
16. sense_key=pass%2:41:07:: | definition=accept or judge as acceptable | examples=The teacher passed the student although he was weak
17. sense_key=pass%2:41:11:: | definition=allow to go without comment or censure | examples=the insult passed as if unnoticed
18. sense_key=pass%2:40:02:: | definition=transfer to another; of rights or property | examples=Our house passed under his official control
19. sense_key=pass%2:38:02:: | definition=pass into a specified state or condition | synonyms=sink, lapse | examples=He sank into nirvana
20. sense_key=pass%2:40:01:: | definition=throw (a ball) to another player | examples=Smith passed
21. sense_key=pass%2:40:13:: | definition=be inherited by | synonyms=fall, return, devolve | examples=The estate fell to my sister; The land returned to the family
22. sense_key=pass%2:38:04:: | definition=cause to pass | synonyms=make pass | examples=She passed around the plates
23. sense_key=pass%2:32:00:: | definition=grant authorization or clearance for | synonyms=authorize, authorise, clear | examples=Clear the manuscript for publication; The rock star never authorized this slanderous biography
24. sense_key=pass%2:30:11:: | definition=pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life | synonyms=die, decease, perish, go, exit, pass away | examples=She died from cancer; The children perished in the fire
25. sense_key=pass%2:29:00:: | definition=eliminate from the body | synonyms=excrete, egest, eliminate | examples=Pass a kidney stone

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 "pass" with surface form "passed" in context: "Phil decided to stay a little longer, and as time passed it seemed as if the strange little man had never been there..." The phrase "as time passed" clearly indicates the passing of time. Among the candidate senses, sense 4 is: "pass%2:38:03:: | definition=pass by | synonyms=elapse, lapse, slip by, glide by, slip away, go by | examples=three years elapsed". This directly refers to time passing. Other senses like moving past physically, handing something, etc., are not appropriate. So sense 4 is the best.

The instruction says to return only a JSON object with the sense_index, so {"sense_index": 4}.

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

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

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

reasoning_content:
We are given the target lemma "seem" and surface form "seemed". The context sentence is: "Phil decided to stay a little longer, and as time passed it seemed as if the strange little man had never been there, but for the other glass on the table."

We need to choose the best sense from four candidates.

Sense 1: seem%2:39:00:: - definition: give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect. synonyms: look, appear. examples: She seems to be sleeping; This appears to be a very difficult problem.

Sense 2: seem%2:39:01:: - definition: seem to be true, probable, or apparent. synonyms: appear. examples: It seems that he is very gifted; It appears that the weather in California is very bad.

Sense 3: seem%2:42:00:: - definition: appear to exist. examples: There seems no reason to go ahead with the project now.

Sense 4: seem%2:39:02:: - definition: appear to one's own mind or opinion. examples: I seem to be misunderstood by everyone; I can't seem to learn these Chinese characters.

Now, let's analyze the context: "it seemed as if the strange little man had never been there". The phrase "it seemed as if" indicates an impression or appearance of a situation being true. The structure "it seemed as if..." is similar to "it seems that..." which is used to express that something appears to be the case. Sense 2 examples include "It seems that he is very gifted" and "It appears that the weather in California is very bad", which are exactly the kind of construction where something is probable or apparent. Sense 1 is about outward aspect, e.g., "She seems to be sleeping" which uses a person as subject. Here, the subject is "it" in a dummy subject construction, which is typical for sense 2. Sense 3 is "appear to exist", as in "There seems no reason..." which uses "there" as existential. Not matching. Sense 4 is about one's own mind or opinion, like "I seem to be misunderstood..." which uses a personal subject. So the construction "it seemed as if" aligns best with sense 2: seem to be true, probable, or apparent. The example "It seems that he is very gifted" is very similar to "it seemed as if...". Therefore, sense 2 is correct.

Output should be JSON: {"sense_index": 2}

provider: NextBit


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

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

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

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

reasoning_content:
We are asked to perform word sense disambiguation for the target lemma "strange" with surface form "strange" in the provided context. We have three candidate senses. We need to choose the best indexed sense (1, 2, or 3) based on the context. The context describes a "strange little man" who was in a bar or something, and the narrator felt relieved when he left, and it seemed like he had never been there. The word "strange" is used to describe the man. Let's analyze the senses:

Sense 1: "being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird" (synonyms: unusual). Examples: "a strange exaltation", "a strange fantastical mind". This sense emphasizes oddness, weirdness.

Sense 2: "not known before" (synonyms: unknown). Examples: "used many strange words", "saw many strange faces in the crowd". This sense emphasizes unfamiliarity, not encountered before.

Sense 3: "relating to or originating in or characteristic of another place or part of the world" (synonyms: foreign). Examples: "foreign nations", "a foreign accent". This sense is about being foreign.

In the context, the man is described as "strange", and later it says "the stranger" earlier. The phrase "the stranger" indicates he is unknown to the characters. The description "strange little man" likely means odd or weird, but also he is a stranger, so perhaps "unknown" is relevant. Let's read the context carefully: "Phil decided to stay a little longer, and as time passed it seemed as if the strange little man had never been there, but for the other glass on the table." The man is a stranger (unknown person), and he is also acting in a way that might be odd (slipping out quietly, nobody noticing). The phrase "strange little man" could either mean "odd little man" or "unknown little man". However, the earlier use of "stranger" as a noun means an unknown person. But here it's an adjective "strange" modifying "little man". It seems more likely to mean "odd" because the context emphasizes his peculiar behavior and the narrator's relief. But also, the man is a stranger to Haney, so he is unknown. The sense 2 definition is "not known before", which fits a stranger. However, the adjective "strange" in "strange little man" might be more about his peculiarity. Let's see the examples for sense 2: "used many strange words" (words not known before), "saw many strange faces in the crowd" (faces not known before). In that sense, "strange faces" means unfamiliar faces. Similarly, "strange little man" could mean an unfamiliar little man. But the context also says "the stranger stood up", so the man is explicitly a stranger. When describing him as "strange", it might just reinforce that he is unknown. However, notice the phrase "the strange little man" comes after he left, and it's used to say it seemed like he had never been there. That could imply his unfamiliarity.

But let's check if there's any indication of oddness: "the small but wiry man slip out the door quickly and silently, and felt relieved to see that nobody else seemed to notice his departure." That behavior is a bit sneaky, maybe odd. Also, Pete smiled modestly earlier, and the man was a "stranger" who Haney wanted to avoid? There's a sense of mystery. The word "strange" might encompass both oddness and unfamiliarity. Which sense is more likely in this literary context? Often, "strange" meaning "odd" is more common. But sense 2 "not known before" is also a standard usage. The WordNet synsets: sense 1 is the primary sense for "strange" (odd, unusual). Sense 2 is marked as a different sense, often used for "stranger" as well. The examples for sense 2: "used many strange words" - words you haven't heard before; "saw many strange faces" - faces you don't recognize. In both cases, the adjective describes things that are unfamiliar rather than inherently odd. In the context, "the strange little man" might simply mean the little man who was a stranger, i.e., unknown. However, note that the text says "the strange little man" after he has been identified as a stranger. It might be more likely that it means "odd", because if it just meant "unknown", why not just say "the stranger" again? The use of "strange" as an adjective might be to emphasize his peculiar nature. Also, the phrase "strange little man" often connotes an eccentric or peculiar person.

Given the instruction to choose the single best sense and not hedge, I lean towards sense 1 (odd/weird). But let's look at the context more: "as time passed it seemed as if the strange little man had never been there" - this emphasizes that he was so unnoticeable or his presence was so fleeting, almost unreal. That could be either because he was odd or because he was a stranger who disappeared. I recall that in WordNet, the sense "strange" meaning "unusual" is the most common. Also, the examples for sense 1 include "a strange fantastical mind", which might fit a "strange little man". In many literary uses, "strange little man" would imply he was peculiar.

But check the definition for sense 1: "being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird". That fits the man slipping out silently and nobody noticing. Sense 2 definition: "not known before" is more factual, just indicating unfamiliarity. If the author wanted to say he was unknown, they might have used "unknown". The word "strange" here likely carries the connotation of oddness.

Therefore, I'll select sense 1.

But wait: there is a possible clue: "the stranger stood up" is used earlier, so the man is referred to as a stranger (noun). Then later, he is "the strange little man". The shift from noun to adjective might be just stylistic, meaning the same thing: the man who was a stranger. However, the noun "stranger" means an unknown person, but the adjective "strange" does not always simply mean "unknown"; it typically means odd. In "strange little man", it's an attributive adjective, and it's more natural to interpret it as describing his quality (odd) rather than just his unfamiliarity. If it were just to indicate unfamiliarity, one might say "the unfamiliar little man" or "the unknown little man", but "strange" is used. Also, the context says "nobody else seemed to notice his departure," which adds to the strangeness (oddness) of the situation.

Thus, I think sense 1 is the best fit.

So, the answer is: {"sense_index": 1}


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

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

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=little%3:00:01:: | definition=limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent | synonyms=small | examples=a little dining room; a little house
2. sense_key=little%3:00:03:: | definition=(quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with `a') at least some | synonyms=slight | examples=little rain fell in May; gave it little thought
3. sense_key=little%5:00:00:young:00 | definition=(of children and animals) young, immature | synonyms=small | examples=what a big little boy you are; small children
4. sense_key=little%5:00:00:unimportant:00 | definition=(informal) small and of little importance | synonyms=fiddling, footling, lilliputian, niggling, piddling, piffling | examples=a fiddling sum of money; a footling gesture
5. sense_key=little%5:00:00:soft:04 | definition=(of a voice) faint | synonyms=small | examples=a little voice; a still small voice
6. sense_key=little%3:00:00:: | definition=low in stature; not tall | synonyms=short | examples=he was short and stocky; short in stature
7. sense_key=little%5:00:00:lowercase:00 | definition=lowercase | synonyms=minuscule, small | examples=little a; small a
8. sense_key=little%5:00:00:emotional:00 | definition=small in a way that arouses feelings (of tenderness or its opposite depending on the context) | examples=a nice little job; bless your little heart

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 performing Word Sense Disambiguation for "little" in the context: "the strange <t>little</t> man". The target word is modifying "man", describing him. The sentence: "Phil decided to stay a little longer, and as time passed it seemed as if the strange little man had never been there, but for the other glass on the table." Here, "little" describes the man, likely meaning small in stature or size. The man was previously described as "small but wiry" and "the stranger". So "little" here means small in size/stature. The candidate senses:

1. little%3:00:01:: limited or below average in number/quantity/magnitude/extent; synonyms=small; examples: a little dining room; a little house. This could apply to a man, meaning small in size.
2. little%3:00:03:: (quantifier with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none. Not appropriate for a countable noun "man".
3. little%5:00:00:young:00 (of children and animals) young, immature. Not for a grown man, likely not young.
4. little%5:00:00:unimportant:00 (informal) small and of little importance. Could be, but the context describes him as strange, not necessarily unimportant.
5. little%5:00:00:soft:04 (of a voice) faint. Not applicable.
6. little%3:00:00:: low in stature; not tall; synonyms=short. This directly fits "little man" meaning short in stature. The earlier description "small but wiry" also suggests physical size.
7. little%5:00:00:lowercase:00 lower case. No.
8. little%5:00:00:emotional:00 small in a way that arouses feelings. "bless your little heart" might be ironic, but not fitting here.

Between sense 1 and sense 6: Sense 1 is "limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent" with examples "a little dining room; a little house". Sense 6 is specifically "low in stature; not tall" with examples "he was short and stocky; short in stature". Sense 6 is specifically about height, which is fitting for a man described as "small but wiry". Sense 1 is more general magnitude/extent, but could describe a small man. However, WordNet often has a specific sense for stature. The context emphasizes the man's size: "small but wiry" then later "little man". So stature is key. Thus sense 6 is the best.

I will output {"sense_index": 6}.


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

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

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

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

reasoning_content: We are asked to disambiguate the word "man" in the given context. The target is marked with <t>man</t> in the sentence: "as if the strange little man had never been there". The context describes a small, wiry man who slips out quietly, and later they refer to "the strange little man". Clearly, this refers to an adult male person. No other senses fit: he's not a military man, not a generic human, not a valet, not a lover, not a game piece, etc. The most straightforward sense is sense 1: an adult person who is male. So I'll choose 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: other
Target surface form: other
Context:
"Customer "? Pete smiled modestly. "It's my line of work ", he said Five minutes later, before Haney could make his break, the stranger stood up and nodded farewell. Haney watched the small but wiry man slip out the door quickly and silently, and felt relieved to see that nobody else seemed to notice his departure. Phil decided to stay a little longer, and as time passed it seemed as if the strange little man had never been there, but for the <t>other</t> glass on the table. Some time before midnight he returned to his apartment and hit the sack, putting the whole incident out of mind before he fell asleep.

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

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

reasoning_content:
We are asked to perform word sense disambiguation for the word "other" in the given context. The target word appears in the phrase: "but for the other glass on the table." Let's analyze the context.

The story: Haney watched a man leave, felt relieved no one noticed, Phil (presumably Haney's first name?) decided to stay longer, and as time passed it seemed as if the strange little man had never been there, but for the other glass on the table. So, the "other glass" refers to a second glass that was left behind, indicating that there were two glasses: one possibly belonging to Haney or someone else, and the other glass left by the stranger. The phrase "but for the other glass" means except for that one additional glass, it was as if he had never been there. So, "other" here means the second one, the remaining one, not the same one already mentioned or implied. It's not about time (recently past or distant past) and not about something strange or unusual; it's simply the additional glass that is distinct from the one that was presumably already there or accounted for. This matches sense 1: "not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied." The example "today isn't any other day" shows a similar usage where "other" means different from the one in question. So, sense 1 is the best fit.

Thus, the answer is sense_index 1.


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

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

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=glass%1:27:00:: | definition=a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
2. sense_key=glass%1:06:00:: | definition=a container for holding liquids while drinking | synonyms=drinking glass
3. sense_key=glass%1:23:00:: | definition=the quantity a glass will hold | synonyms=glassful
4. sense_key=glass%1:06:03:: | definition=a small refracting telescope | synonyms=field glass, spyglass
5. sense_key=glass%1:06:01:: | definition=an amphetamine derivative (trade name Methedrine) used in the form of a crystalline hydrochloride; used as a stimulant to the nervous system and as an appetite suppressant | synonyms=methamphetamine, methamphetamine hydrochloride, Methedrine, meth, deoxyephedrine, chalk
6. sense_key=glass%1:06:02:: | definition=a mirror; usually a ladies' dressing mirror | synonyms=looking glass
7. sense_key=glass%1:06:04:: | definition=glassware collectively | examples=She collected old glass

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

reasoning_content:
We are asked to perform word sense disambiguation for the target lemma "glass" with surface form "glass" in the given context. We have 7 candidate senses with definitions, synonyms, and examples. We need to choose the single best indexed sense.

Let's examine the context:

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

The target word is in the phrase: "but for the other <t>glass</t> on the table." So there is a table, and there is "the other glass" on it. The context mentions a stranger who was sitting with Haney and Phil? It seems like maybe they were having drinks? The earlier part: "Customer "? Pete smiled modestly. "It's my line of work ", he said Five minutes later, before Haney could make his break, the stranger stood up..." It's a bit unclear, but the mention of "glass on the table" suggests a drinking glass, because glasses are typically placed on tables in a bar or restaurant setting. The phrase "the other glass" implies there might be two glasses. Possibly they were having drinks. The stranger leaves, and then Phil stays, and later he returns to his apartment. The only remnant of the stranger is the other glass on the table. So it's a drinking glass.

Now, let's check the candidate senses:

1. glass as a material (brittle transparent solid) - unlikely, because it says "glass on the table", not "piece of glass" or "glass material". It would be odd to refer to a material object as "the glass" on a table in this context.

2. "a container for holding liquids while drinking" (drinking glass) - this fits perfectly: a drinking glass on a table.

3. "the quantity a glass will hold" (glassful) - that's a measure, like "a glass of water". Here, it's "the other glass on the table", so it's the physical object, not the quantity.

4. "a small refracting telescope" (field glass, spyglass) - unlikely in this context; no mention of telescopes.

5. "methamphetamine" (slang) - "glass" as a drug. Not fitting; context doesn't suggest drugs.

6. "a mirror; usually a ladies' dressing mirror" (looking glass) - "looking glass" is a mirror. But in modern usage, "glass" alone rarely means mirror, and it's "on the table", mirrors are usually hung or standing, not typically on a table like that. Could be a hand mirror, but less likely than drinking glass.

7. "glassware collectively" - "She collected old glass." That would be a collective noun, not a specific glass on a table. They'd say "a piece of glass" or "some glass" if referring to glassware. "The other glass on the table" suggests a single item.

So sense 2 is the best: a drinking glass.

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

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=table%1:14:00:: | definition=a set of data arranged in rows and columns | synonyms=tabular array | examples=see table 1
2. sense_key=table%1:06:01:: | definition=a piece of furniture having a smooth flat top that is usually supported by one or more vertical legs | examples=it was a sturdy table
3. sense_key=table%1:06:02:: | definition=a piece of furniture with tableware for a meal laid out on it | examples=I reserved a table at my favorite restaurant
4. sense_key=table%1:17:00:: | definition=flat tableland with steep edges | synonyms=mesa | examples=the tribe was relatively safe on the mesa but they had to descend into the valley for water
5. sense_key=table%1:14:01:: | definition=a company of people assembled at a table for a meal or game | examples=he entertained the whole table with his witty remarks
6. sense_key=table%1:13:01:: | definition=food or meals in general | synonyms=board | examples=she sets a fine table; room and board

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 "table" and surface form "table" in the context. We need to perform Word Sense Disambiguation using the provided candidate senses. We must output a JSON object with the sense_index (e.g., {"sense_index": 3}) corresponding to the best sense.

Let's analyze the context:

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

The target word is "table" within the phrase "the other glass on the table". This indicates a physical object that a glass can be placed on. So "table" refers to a piece of furniture (a flat surface with legs). The context suggests a setting like a bar or a restaurant where people sit at tables.

Now, let's check the candidate senses:

1. sense_key=table%1:14:00:: | definition=a set of data arranged in rows and columns | synonyms=tabular array | examples=see table 1
   - This is a table in a database or spreadsheet. Not relevant because a glass on a table of data doesn't make sense.

2. sense_key=table%1:06:01:: | definition=a piece of furniture having a smooth flat top that is usually supported by one or more vertical legs | examples=it was a sturdy table
   - This fits perfectly: a glass on this kind of table. The phrase "other glass on the table" clearly refers to a physical table.

3. sense_key=table%1:06:02:: | definition=a piece of furniture with tableware for a meal laid out on it | examples=I reserved a table at my favorite restaurant
   - This is a more specific sense: a table set for a meal. The context mentions "Customer" and it might be a restaurant/bar scenario, but the phrase "other glass on the table" does not necessarily imply tableware or a meal. It could just be a physical table. The presence of a glass alone doesn't confirm it's set for a meal; it could be at a bar.

4. sense_key=table%1:17:00:: | definition=flat tableland with steep edges | synonyms=mesa | examples=the tribe was relatively safe on the mesa but they had to descend into the valley for water
   - This is a geographical feature, not relevant.

5. sense_key=table%1:14:01:: | definition=a company of people assembled at a table for a meal or game | examples=he entertained the whole table with his witty remarks
   - This refers to the people around a table, not the physical object itself. In the phrase "other glass on the table", the glass is on the physical object, not on the people.

6. sense_key=table%1:13:01:: | definition=food or meals in general | synonyms=board | examples=she sets a fine table; room and board
   - This is about food/board, not a physical table.

So, sense 2 is the most direct and appropriate. Sense 3 is tempting because it's a piece of furniture with tableware, but the context does not explicitly mention tableware or a meal, just a glass. Also, a glass on a table could just be on a regular table, not necessarily a set table. The phrase "the other glass on the table" suggests there were two glasses; one might have been taken or something. It doesn't indicate a full tableware setup. Sense 2 is more generic and fits perfectly.

Therefore, sense_index 2.

Output JSON: {"sense_index": 2}

provider: AtlasCloud


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

[User]
Target lemma: return
Target surface form: returned
Context:
Pete smiled modestly. "It's my line of work ", he said Five minutes later, before Haney could make his break, the stranger stood up and nodded farewell. Haney watched the small but wiry man slip out the door quickly and silently, and felt relieved to see that nobody else seemed to notice his departure. Phil decided to stay a little longer, and as time passed it seemed as if the strange little man had never been there, but for the other glass on the table. Some time before midnight he <t>returned</t> to his apartment and hit the sack, putting the whole incident out of mind before he fell asleep. The next day, Sunday, the hangover reminded Haney where he had been the night before.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=return%2:38:00:: | definition=go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before | examples=return to your native land; the professor returned to his teaching position after serving as Dean
2. sense_key=return%2:40:08:: | definition=give back | synonyms=render | examples=render money
3. sense_key=return%2:30:00:: | definition=go back to a previous state | synonyms=revert, retrovert, regress, turn back | examples=We reverted to the old rules
4. sense_key=return%2:32:00:: | definition=go back to something earlier | synonyms=hark back, come back, recall | examples=This harks back to a previous remark of his
5. sense_key=return%2:38:12:: | definition=bring back to the point of departure | synonyms=take back, bring back
6. sense_key=return%2:40:03:: | definition=return in kind | examples=return a compliment; return her love
7. sense_key=return%2:35:01:: | definition=make a return | examples=return a kickback
8. sense_key=return%2:32:01:: | definition=answer back | synonyms=retort, come back, repay, riposte, rejoin
9. sense_key=return%2:30:01:: | definition=be restored | synonyms=come back | examples=Her old vigor returned
10. sense_key=return%2:40:00:: | definition=pay back | synonyms=refund, repay, give back | examples=Please refund me my money
11. sense_key=return%2:32:03:: | definition=pass down | synonyms=render, deliver | examples=render a verdict; deliver a judgment
12. sense_key=return%2:41:00:: | definition=elect again | synonyms=reelect
13. sense_key=return%2:40:13:: | definition=be inherited by | synonyms=fall, pass, devolve | examples=The estate fell to my sister; The land returned to the family
14. sense_key=return%2:38:01:: | definition=return to a previous position; in mathematics | examples=The point returned to the interior of the figure
15. sense_key=return%2:36:00:: | definition=give or supply | synonyms=render, yield, give, generate | examples=The cow brings in 5 liters of milk; This year's crop yielded 1,000 bushels of corn
16. sense_key=return%2:32:02:: | definition=submit (a report, etc.) to someone in authority | examples=submit a bill to a legislative body

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

reasoning_content: We are asked: Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word "returned" in the given context. The context: "Some time before midnight he returned to his apartment and hit the sack". So, here "returned" means he went back to his apartment. That's clearly sense 1: "go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before". Sense 1 fits perfectly: "return to your native land; the professor returned to his teaching position after serving as Dean". So the answer is {"sense_index": 1}.

provider: Together


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

[User]
Target lemma: put
Target surface form: putting
Context:
Pete smiled modestly. "It's my line of work ", he said Five minutes later, before Haney could make his break, the stranger stood up and nodded farewell. Haney watched the small but wiry man slip out the door quickly and silently, and felt relieved to see that nobody else seemed to notice his departure. Phil decided to stay a little longer, and as time passed it seemed as if the strange little man had never been there, but for the other glass on the table. Some time before midnight he returned to his apartment and hit the sack, <t>putting</t> the whole incident out of mind before he fell asleep. The next day, Sunday, the hangover reminded Haney where he had been the night before.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=put%2:35:00:: | definition=put into a certain place or abstract location | synonyms=set, place, pose, position, lay | examples=Put your things here; Set the tray down
2. sense_key=put%2:35:05:: | definition=cause to be in a certain state; cause to be in a certain relation | examples=That song put me in awful good humor; put your ideas in writing
3. sense_key=put%2:32:00:: | definition=formulate in a particular style or language | synonyms=frame, redact, cast, couch | examples=I wouldn't put it that way; She cast her request in very polite language
4. sense_key=put%2:34:00:: | definition=attribute or give | synonyms=assign | examples=She put too much emphasis on her the last statement; He put all his efforts into this job
5. sense_key=put%2:40:00:: | definition=make an investment | synonyms=invest, commit, place | examples=Put money into bonds
6. sense_key=put%2:31:13:: | definition=estimate | synonyms=place, set | examples=We put the time of arrival at 8 P.M.
7. sense_key=put%2:39:13:: | definition=cause (someone) to undergo something | examples=He put her to the torture
8. sense_key=put%2:36:13:: | definition=adapt | examples=put these words to music
9. sense_key=put%2:31:00:: | definition=arrange thoughts, ideas, temporal events | synonyms=arrange, set up, order | examples=arrange my schedule; set up one's life

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

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

Target lemma: put, surface form: putting. Context: "... he returned to his apartment and hit the sack, putting the whole incident out of mind before he fell asleep."

We have candidate senses with definitions and examples. The relevant phrase is "putting the whole incident out of mind". This is an idiomatic expression: "put something out of one's mind" meaning to forget about something, to stop thinking about it. We need to see which sense best matches.

Let's examine the senses:

1. put%2:35:00:: | definition=put into a certain place or abstract location | synonyms=set, place, pose, position, lay | examples=Put your things here; Set the tray down. This is literal placement. Could abstract location be like "out of mind"? Possibly, but "out of mind" is not a location; it's an idiomatic expression.

2. put%2:35:05:: | definition=cause to be in a certain state; cause to be in a certain relation | examples=That song put me in awful good humor; put your ideas in writing. This sense is about causing a state. "putting the whole incident out of mind" could be causing the incident to be in a state of being out of mind (forgotten). The example "put you in a good humor" is similar: causing a state. This seems plausible.

3. put%2:32:00:: | definition=formulate in a particular style or language | synonyms=frame, redact, cast, couch | examples=I wouldn't put it that way. Not relevant.

4. put%2:34:00:: | definition=attribute or give | synonyms=assign | examples=She put too much emphasis on... He put all his efforts into this job. Not relevant.

5. put%2:40:00:: | investment | not relevant.

6. put%2:31:13:: | estimate | not relevant.

7. put%2:39:13:: | cause to undergo something | examples=He put her to the torture. Not really; "put out of mind" isn't causing to undergo something.

8. put%2:36:13:: | adapt | examples=put these words to music. Not relevant.

9. put%2:31:00:: | arrange thoughts, ideas, temporal events | synonyms=arrange, set up, order | examples=arrange my schedule; set up one's life. This is about organizing thoughts. "Putting the incident out of mind" could be seen as arranging thoughts by removing it. But it's less about arranging and more about causing it to be out of mind.

Sense 2: cause to be in a certain state. The phrase "put ... out of mind" means to cause it to be in the state of being out of mind. That fits well. Compare to "put you in a good humor" — that's causing a state. "Put your ideas in writing" is also causing them to be in written form. So "putting the whole incident out of mind" is causing it to be in a state of being forgotten/out of mind. That seems best.

Sense 1: abstract location might be stretched to "mind" as a location? But "put into mind" would be like placing something into the mind, but here it's "out of mind", more like a state. Typically, WordNet sense 1 is for physical placement, though it mentions abstract location. However, sense 2 explicitly covers causing a state, which is more direct.

I'll go with sense 2.


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

[User]
Target lemma: whole
Target surface form: whole
Context:
Pete smiled modestly. "It's my line of work ", he said Five minutes later, before Haney could make his break, the stranger stood up and nodded farewell. Haney watched the small but wiry man slip out the door quickly and silently, and felt relieved to see that nobody else seemed to notice his departure. Phil decided to stay a little longer, and as time passed it seemed as if the strange little man had never been there, but for the other glass on the table. Some time before midnight he returned to his apartment and hit the sack, putting the <t>whole</t> incident out of mind before he fell asleep. The next day, Sunday, the hangover reminded Haney where he had been the night before.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=whole%3:00:00:: | definition=including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete | examples=gave his whole attention; a whole wardrobe for the tropics
2. sense_key=whole%3:00:02:: | definition=(of siblings) having the same parents | examples=whole brothers and sisters
3. sense_key=whole%5:00:00:uninjured:00 | definition=not injured | synonyms=unharmed, unhurt, unscathed
4. sense_key=whole%5:00:00:healthy:00 | definition=exhibiting or restored to vigorous good health | synonyms=hale | examples=hale and hearty; whole in mind and body
5. sense_key=whole%5:00:00:undiversified:00 | definition=acting together as a single undiversified whole | synonyms=solid, unanimous | examples=a solid voting bloc

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

reasoning_content:
We are given: Target lemma: whole, Target surface form: whole. Context: "... putting the <t>whole</t> incident out of mind before he fell asleep." We need to choose the best indexed sense among the five candidates.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=whole%3:00:00:: | definition: including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete. Example: "gave his whole attention; a whole wardrobe for the tropics" — here "whole" modifies "incident", meaning the entire incident, complete.
2. sense about siblings having same parents — not applicable.
3. sense about not injured — not applicable (incident is not injured).
4. sense about healthy — not applicable.
5. sense about acting together as a single undiversified whole, e.g., "solid voting bloc" — not applicable.

Thus, sense 1 is the only reasonable choice. The usage "the whole incident" means the entire incident, without exception, complete. So we return {"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: incident
Target surface form: incident
Context:
Pete smiled modestly. "It's my line of work ", he said Five minutes later, before Haney could make his break, the stranger stood up and nodded farewell. Haney watched the small but wiry man slip out the door quickly and silently, and felt relieved to see that nobody else seemed to notice his departure. Phil decided to stay a little longer, and as time passed it seemed as if the strange little man had never been there, but for the other glass on the table. Some time before midnight he returned to his apartment and hit the sack, putting the whole <t>incident</t> out of mind before he fell asleep. The next day, Sunday, the hangover reminded Haney where he had been the night before.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=incident%1:11:00:: | definition=a single distinct event
2. sense_key=incident%1:26:00:: | definition=a public disturbance | examples=the police investigated an incident at the bus station

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 "incident" and context. We need to perform Word Sense Disambiguation (WSD) between two candidate senses:

Sense 1: a single distinct event
Sense 2: a public disturbance (example: "the police investigated an incident at the bus station")

The context: "Pete smiled modestly. 'It's my line of work', he said Five minutes later, before Haney could make his break, the stranger stood up and nodded farewell. Haney watched the small but wiry man slip out the door quickly and silently, and felt relieved to see that nobody else seemed to notice his departure. Phil decided to stay a little longer, and as time passed it seemed as if the strange little man had never been there, but for the other glass on the table. Some time before midnight he returned to his apartment and hit the sack, putting the whole incident out of mind before he fell asleep. The next day, Sunday, the hangover reminded Haney where he had been the night before."

The incident refers to the event involving the strange little man slipping out, leaving another glass on the table. It is a distinct event but not a public disturbance. There's no police investigation; it's just a minor, uneventful occurrence. The context describes an event that happened, not a disturbance. Sense 1 fits perfectly. Sense 2 is about a public disturbance, which is not the case here. So we choose sense 1.

Return JSON with sense_index: 1.

provider: DeepInfra


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

[User]
Target lemma: mind
Target surface form: mind
Context:
Pete smiled modestly. "It's my line of work ", he said Five minutes later, before Haney could make his break, the stranger stood up and nodded farewell. Haney watched the small but wiry man slip out the door quickly and silently, and felt relieved to see that nobody else seemed to notice his departure. Phil decided to stay a little longer, and as time passed it seemed as if the strange little man had never been there, but for the other glass on the table. Some time before midnight he returned to his apartment and hit the sack, putting the whole incident out of <t>mind</t> before he fell asleep. The next day, Sunday, the hangover reminded Haney where he had been the night before.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=mind%1:09:00:: | definition=that which is responsible for one's thoughts and feelings; the seat of the faculty of reason | synonyms=head, brain, psyche, nous | examples=his mind wandered; I couldn't get his words out of my head
2. sense_key=mind%1:09:01:: | definition=recall or remembrance | examples=it came to mind
3. sense_key=mind%1:09:04:: | definition=an opinion formed by judging something | synonyms=judgment, judgement | examples=he was reluctant to make his judgment known; she changed her mind
4. sense_key=mind%1:18:00:: | definition=an important intellectual | synonyms=thinker, creative thinker | examples=the great minds of the 17th century
5. sense_key=mind%1:09:03:: | definition=attention | examples=don't pay him any mind
6. sense_key=mind%1:09:06:: | definition=your intention; what you intend to do | synonyms=idea | examples=he had in mind to see his old teacher; the idea of the game is to capture all the pieces
7. sense_key=mind%1:09:05:: | definition=knowledge and intellectual ability | synonyms=intellect | examples=he reads to improve his mind; he has a keen intellect

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 "mind" and target surface form "mind". The context is a narrative: Pete smiled, then a stranger leaves, and Haney watches him go. Later, Haney goes home and "hit the sack, putting the whole incident out of <t>mind</t> before he fell asleep." The phrase "putting the whole incident out of mind" is a common expression. The key is the phrase "out of mind" meaning to forget or not think about it. So the sense is about attention or conscious thought. Looking at the candidate senses:

1. mind%1:09:00:: - the seat of thoughts and feelings; brain. Example: "his mind wandered" – not exactly fitting "out of mind" because that means not in one's conscious thoughts, but it's about the faculty itself. However, "out of mind" is idiomatic for not thinking about something, so it could be interpreted as the faculty: "put it out of his mind" means removed it from his thoughts. But here it's "out of mind" without "his", just "out of mind". It's a common idiom "out of sight, out of mind". The sense 1 is very broad: "that which is responsible for one's thoughts and feelings; the seat of the faculty of reason". But note the example: "I couldn't get his words out of my head" – that's similar: "couldn't get out of head" indicates something persistent in one's thoughts. "Putting something out of mind" means intentionally removing it from one's conscious thought, so the mind as the seat of thoughts. This could fit.

2. sense_key=mind%1:09:01:: definition=recall or remembrance | examples=it came to mind. That's about memory. "Putting out of mind" is not about recollection, it's about not thinking about it. So unlikely.

3. sense_key=mind%1:09:04:: definition=an opinion formed by judging something | synonyms=judgment, judgement | examples=he was reluctant to make his judgment known; she changed her mind. "Change one's mind" is a different idiom. Here it's "out of mind", not about changing an opinion. So no.

4. sense_key=mind%1:18:00:: definition=an important intellectual | synonyms=thinker, creative thinker | not fitting.

5. sense_key=mind%1:09:03:: definition=attention | examples=don't pay him any mind. "Pay him any mind" means pay attention to him. "Putting out of mind" is similar to not paying attention to it, ignoring it mentally. The gloss is "attention". Example: "don't pay him any mind". The phrase "out of mind" could be akin to "not paying mind to" something. This sense 5 is specifically "attention". In WordNet, the idiom "out of mind" might be linked to this sense. Let's check: WordNet sense 5 for mind: "attention" with example "don't pay him any mind". And often "put out of mind" means to disregard or stop thinking about something, which is a removal of attention. So this seems very plausible.

6. sense_key=mind%1:09:06:: definition=your intention; what you intend to do | synonyms=idea | examples=he had in mind to see his old teacher. "Have in mind" is different, not "out of mind".

7. sense_key=mind%1:09:05:: definition=knowledge and intellectual ability | synonyms=intellect | examples=he reads to improve his mind; he has a keen intellect. Not fitting.

So the contest is between sense 1 and sense 5. Sense 1 has the example "I couldn't get his words out of my head" which is analogous to "putting something out of mind" – the words are in the head, similar to in mind. The phrase "out of mind" uses "mind" as the place where thoughts reside. So sense 1 is "the seat of the faculty of reason". Sense 5 is specifically "attention". Which one is more precise? Many dictionaries would list "out of mind" as an idiom meaning forgotten or not thought about, derived from the mind as the seat of consciousness. WordNet likely has this. I need to recall what WordNet sense 1 and 5 specifically cover. WordNet 3.0 sense mapping:
- S: (n) mind, head, brain, psyche, nous (that which is responsible for one's thoughts and feelings; the seat of the faculty of reason) "his mind wandered"; "I couldn't get his words out of my head"
- S: (n) mind (attention) "don't pay him any mind"
The example for sense 5 is "don't pay him any mind", which means don't pay attention to him. "Putting the whole incident out of mind" means ceasing to pay attention to it, putting it out of one's attention. It aligns with the idea of attention. However, "out of mind" is often interpreted as out of one's thoughts altogether, which is broader than just attention. But the idiom "pay no mind" uses mind as attention. And "put out of mind" might be similar. I think sense 5 is more specific because the phrase is about ignoring or not focusing on something, which is directly attention. Sense 1 would be using the mind as a container for thoughts, but that is a more general sense. The fine-grained WSD task wants the most appropriate indexed sense. The prompt says: "WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense." I need to pick the single best.

The example for sense 1: "I couldn't get his words out of my head" uses "head", not "mind". But they are listed as synonyms: head, brain, psyche, nous. The phrase "out of mind" is analogous to "out of head". That suggests sense 1 might also cover this idiom. However, sense 5 specifically says "attention" with the example "don't pay him any mind". That's a direct match to the "pay mind" idiom. "Put something out of mind" is a different construction. Let's check other resources: In the WordNet sense index for "mind", what is the sense for "out of mind"? I recall that in some sense annotations, "put out of one's mind" is often tagged as sense 1 (the faculty). For example, in SemCor or other corpora, "out of mind" may be mapped to the general mental faculty sense. But I don't have access to that now. I need to use reasoning.

Context: "putting the whole incident out of mind before he fell asleep." He intentionally stopped thinking about the incident, expelling it from his conscious awareness. That is about the mind as the repository of thoughts, so sense 1. The phrase "out of mind" is close to "out of his head" from the example. So sense 1 example "I couldn't get his words out of my head" is a very strong indicator. Sense 5's example "don't pay him any mind" is about paying attention to a person, not about putting something out of conscious thought. So I lean toward sense 1.

But let's examine the gloss for sense 5: "attention". If you put something out of mind, you are withdrawing your attention from it. That fits conceptually as well. However, the example given for sense 5 is a specific idiom: "don't pay him any mind". That is a directive to not give someone attention. "Putting out of mind" is not exactly "paying mind", it's more like actively forgetting. Yet, attention is a facet of mind, and "out of mind" could mean out of the scope of attention. I need to decide.

I'll consider the phrase as a whole: "putting the whole incident out of mind". If we rephrase: "putting it out of his mind" is more common. That means he stopped thinking about it. The mind here is the thinking faculty. The definition for sense 1: "that which is responsible for one's thoughts and feelings; the seat of the faculty of reason". This is the core meaning. Sense 5 is a specialized sense meaning attention. In many lexicons, sense 1 would be the broad, literal sense, and sense 5 a metonymic extension. The context is not colloquial like "pay him no mind", but rather a narrative describing an action of mental suppression. I think sense 1 is more natural. Moreover, the example for sense 1 directly parallels the target: "I couldn't get his words out of my head" -> "putting the incident out of mind". It uses "head" as a synonym for mind in the same kind of phrase. That strongly suggests that the annotators intended sense 1 to cover such phrases. So I'll pick sense 1.

Thus, the answer is sense_index: 1.


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

[User]
Target lemma: next
Target surface form: next
Context:
"It's my line of work ", he said Five minutes later, before Haney could make his break, the stranger stood up and nodded farewell. Haney watched the small but wiry man slip out the door quickly and silently, and felt relieved to see that nobody else seemed to notice his departure. Phil decided to stay a little longer, and as time passed it seemed as if the strange little man had never been there, but for the other glass on the table. Some time before midnight he returned to his apartment and hit the sack, putting the whole incident out of mind before he fell asleep. The <t>next</t> day, Sunday, the hangover reminded Haney where he had been the night before. The hangover in turn reminded him of his conversation with the weirdy, and he groaned.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=next%5:00:00:succeeding:00 | definition=immediately following in time or order | synonyms=following | examples=the following day; next in line
2. sense_key=next%5:00:00:close:01 | definition=nearest in space or position; immediately adjoining without intervening space | synonyms=adjacent, side by side | examples=had adjacent rooms; in the next room
3. sense_key=next%5:00:00:incoming:00 | definition=(of elected officers) elected but not yet serving | synonyms=future, succeeding | examples=our next president

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 "next" in the phrase "The next day, Sunday". The context is: "The next day, Sunday, the hangover reminded Haney where he had been the night before." So "next day" refers to the day immediately following the current one in time. Candidate sense 1: "immediately following in time or order", synonyms "following", examples "the following day; next in line". That matches perfectly. Sense 2: "nearest in space or position" - not about time. Sense 3: "elected but not yet serving" - not applicable. So sense 1 is correct.

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