[User]
Which numbered sense of "game" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: But the <t>game</t>, despite being headed for halftime, was not more decidedand the Maccabees tried to remind the Vitorians that not just anybody wins on their court, and with the 'hand of Elias' putting the pressure on, they managed to get involved in the game.

Senses:
1. definition=a contest with rules to determine a winner | examples=you need four people to play this game
2. definition=a single play of a sport or other contest | examples=the game lasted two hours
3. definition=an amusement or pastime | examples=they played word games
4. definition=animal hunted for food or sport
5. definition=(tennis) a division of play during which one player serves
6. definition=(games) the score at a particular point or the score needed to win | examples=the game is 6 all
7. definition=the flesh of wild animals that is used for food
8. definition=a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal) | examples=they concocted a plot to discredit the governor
9. definition=the game equipment needed in order to play a particular game | examples=the child received several games for his birthday
10. definition=your occupation or line of work | examples=he's in the plumbing game
11. definition=frivolous or trifling behavior | examples=for actors, memorizing lines is no game

reasoning_content:
We need to identify which numbered sense of "game" (as given in the list) matches the usage in the sentence. The sentence: "But the game, despite being headed for halftime, was not more decided and the Maccabees tried to remind the Vitorians that not just anybody wins on their court, and with the 'hand of Elias' putting the pressure on, they managed to get involved in the game."

We must return only the number of the correct sense.

Let's read the sentence carefully. The sentence refers to a "game" that is "headed for halftime", and involves teams: Maccabees and Vitorians, a court, etc. This clearly indicates a sports contest. The word "game" here refers to a contest with rules to determine a winner, specifically a particular instance of a sporting event. Looking at the senses:

1. definition=a contest with rules to determine a winner | examples=you need four people to play this game

2. definition=a single play of a sport or other contest | examples=the game lasted two hours

Both sense 1 and 2 seem close. Sense 1: "a contest with rules to determine a winner" – that's a general definition. Sense 2: "a single play of a sport or other contest" – that is a specific instance, like "the game lasted two hours." The sentence refers to "the game" (a specific contest) that is headed for halftime, so it's a single play of a sport. Usually, sense 2 would be for a particular game event, while sense 1 is the abstract concept. But let's check: "the game" in "But the game... was not more decided..." refers to that particular sporting event. The example for sense 2 is "the game lasted two hours", which matches the usage of a specific match. Sense 1's example: "you need four people to play this game" refers to the activity in general. So sense 2 is the correct one. Also, sense 3 is amusement/pastime; sense 4 animal hunted; sense 5 tennis division; sense 6 score; sense 7 flesh; sense 8 scheme; sense 9 equipment; sense 10 occupation; sense 11 frivolous behavior. Clearly sense 2 is the best fit. The sentence says "headed for halftime" – a sports game has a halftime. So it's a single play of a sport. Thus, answer is 2.

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[User]
Which numbered sense of "pressure" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: But the game, despite being headed for halftime, was not more decidedand the Maccabees tried to remind the Vitorians that not just anybody wins on their court, and with the 'hand of Elias' putting the <t>pressure</t> on, they managed to get involved in the game.

Senses:
1. definition=the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit) | examples=the compressed gas exerts an increased pressure
2. definition=a force that compels | examples=the public brought pressure to bear on the government
3. definition=the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure | examples=he gave the button a press
4. definition=the state of demanding notice or attention | examples=the insistence of their hunger
5. definition=the somatic sensation that results from applying force to an area of skin | examples=the sensitivity of his skin to pressure and temperature was normal
6. definition=an oppressive condition of physical or mental or social or economic distress
7. definition=the pressure exerted by the atmosphere

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reasoning_content:
We are asked: "Which numbered sense of 'pressure' (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense."

Sentence: But the game, despite being headed for halftime, was not more decidedand the Maccabees tried to remind the Vitorians that not just anybody wins on their court, and with the 'hand of Elias' putting the <t>pressure</t> on, they managed to get involved in the game.

We need to pick from the given senses. The word is "pressure" inside the <t> tags. The phrase "putting the pressure on" is an idiom meaning to apply coercion, force, or intense effort to make someone do something or to create a stressful situation in a competitive context. In sports, "putting the pressure on" means applying intense effort to force the opponent into mistakes, or to dominate. Let's check the senses:

1. physical force per unit area (scientific)
2. a force that compels (like public pressure)
3. the act of pressing (physical pressing)
4. the state of demanding notice or attention (insistence)
5. somatic sensation of force
6. an oppressive condition of distress
7. atmospheric pressure

The phrase "putting the pressure on" usually relates to sense 2: "a force that compels". It's a metaphorical force compelling the opponent. Alternatively, sense 4: "the state of demanding notice or attention" (insistence) could be close, but "pressure" in sports typically means compelling force. Sense 2's example: "the public brought pressure to bear on the government" is figurative, just like "putting the pressure on". So sense 2 seems most fitting. Let's verify: "putting the pressure on" means applying compulsion or intense effort to make the opponent falter. So sense 2 is correct.

Return only the number: 2

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[User]
Which numbered sense of "game" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: But the game, despite being headed for halftime, was not more decidedand the Maccabees tried to remind the Vitorians that not just anybody wins on their court, and with the 'hand of Elias' putting the pressure on, they managed to get involved in the <t>game</t>.

Senses:
1. definition=a contest with rules to determine a winner | examples=you need four people to play this game
2. definition=a single play of a sport or other contest | examples=the game lasted two hours
3. definition=an amusement or pastime | examples=they played word games
4. definition=animal hunted for food or sport
5. definition=(tennis) a division of play during which one player serves
6. definition=(games) the score at a particular point or the score needed to win | examples=the game is 6 all
7. definition=the flesh of wild animals that is used for food
8. definition=a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal) | examples=they concocted a plot to discredit the governor
9. definition=the game equipment needed in order to play a particular game | examples=the child received several games for his birthday
10. definition=your occupation or line of work | examples=he's in the plumbing game
11. definition=frivolous or trifling behavior | examples=for actors, memorizing lines is no game

reasoning_content:
We need to find which sense of "game" is used in the provided sentence. The sentence is: "But the game, despite being headed for halftime, was not more decided and the Maccabees tried to remind the Vitorians that not just anybody wins on their court, and with the 'hand of Elias' putting the pressure on, they managed to get involved in the game."

The sentence talks about a sports context: halftime, court, Maccabees vs Vitorians (likely teams), "get involved in the game". So "game" here refers to a sports contest/match. The phrase "headed for halftime" indicates a sports match. "The game" is the entire match/contest.

Looking at the senses:

1. a contest with rules to determine a winner | examples=you need four people to play this game
2. a single play of a sport or other contest | examples=the game lasted two hours
3. an amusement or pastime
4. animal hunted for food or sport
5. (tennis) a division of play during which one player serves
6. (games) the score at a particular point or the score needed to win
7. the flesh of wild animals
8. a secret scheme
9. the game equipment
10. your occupation or line of work
11. frivolous or trifling behavior

Sense 2 is "a single play of a sport or other contest" – that fits a specific sports match. Sense 1 is more general "a contest with rules". In context, "the game" refers to the specific sporting event that is ongoing. Both senses 1 and 2 could be considered, but sense 2 specifically says "a single play of a sport or other contest", which is exactly what is happening: a particular basketball (or similar) game. The phrase "the game lasted two hours" as an example matches the idea of a specific match. The sentence says "the game, despite being headed for halftime..." referring to a specific contest. So sense 2 is the most precise. I'll go with 2.

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[User]
Which numbered sense of "role" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: Eidson and Pnini played a decisive <t>role</t> in the "yellows'" return to the light.

Senses:
1. definition=the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group | examples=the function of a teacher
2. definition=an actor's portrayal of someone in a play | examples=she played the part of Desdemona
3. definition=what something is used for | examples=the function of an auger is to bore holes
4. definition=normal or customary activity of a person in a particular social setting | examples=what is your role on the team?

reasoning_content:
We are asked: "Which numbered sense of 'role' (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense." Sentence: "Eidson and Pnini played a decisive <t>role</t> in the 'yellows'' return to the light." Senses:
1. definition=the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group | examples=the function of a teacher
2. definition=an actor's portrayal of someone in a play | examples=she played the part of Desdemona
3. definition=what something is used for | examples=the function of an auger is to bore holes
4. definition=normal or customary activity of a person in a particular social setting | examples=what is your role on the team?

We need to determine which sense fits "played a decisive role in". Here, "role" refers to the part they played in the event, meaning their contribution or function. Sense 1: "the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group" with example "the function of a teacher". Sense 4: "normal or customary activity of a person in a particular social setting" with example "what is your role on the team?" But the context is "played a decisive role in ... return", which suggests they were instrumental, they had a part/function in achieving something. Phrase "play a role in" typically corresponds to sense 1: a function or part in some activity. Sense 4 is more about a social role (like a team role). Sense 1 is broader: actions/activities assigned/required/expected. The phrase "played a role in" is idiomatic for having an influence or function in something, which aligns with 1. So answer is 1.

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[User]
Which numbered sense of "player" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: Ivanovic's <t>players</t>, injured but far from dead, needed to run a couple of plays correctly before they could breathe, and that's when the machine gun Marza Teletovic arrived, with three almost consecutive three-pointers and the help of English and Ribas, he brought the scoreboard back to a reassuring lead (54-67), which the home team managed to narrow down at the end of the third quarter (57-67).

Senses:
1. definition=a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
2. definition=someone who plays a musical instrument (as a profession)
3. definition=a theatrical performer
4. definition=a person who pursues a number of different social and sexual partners simultaneously
5. definition=an important participant (as in a business deal) | examples=he was a major player in setting up the corporation

reasoning_content:
We are given a sentence: "Ivanovic's <t>players</t>, injured but far from dead, needed to run a couple of plays correctly before they could breathe..."

We need to determine which numbered sense of "player" is used. The senses are:
1. a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
2. someone who plays a musical instrument (as a profession)
3. a theatrical performer
4. a person who pursues a number of different social and sexual partners simultaneously
5. an important participant (as in a business deal)

In the sentence, the context is about "run a couple of plays", "machine gun Marza Teletovic arrived, with three almost consecutive three-pointers", "scoreboard", "home team", "third quarter". This is clearly a sports context, specifically basketball. "Players" refers to members of a sports team. So sense 1.

The answer should be the number: 1.

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[User]
Which numbered sense of "couple" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: Ivanovic's players, injured but far from dead, needed to run a <t>couple</t> of plays correctly before they could breathe, and that's when the machine gun Marza Teletovic arrived, with three almost consecutive three-pointers and the help of English and Ribas, he brought the scoreboard back to a reassuring lead (54-67), which the home team managed to narrow down at the end of the third quarter (57-67).

Senses:
1. definition=a pair who associate with one another | examples=the engaged couple
2. definition=a pair of people who live together | examples=a married couple from Chicago
3. definition=a small indefinite number | examples=he's coming for a couple of days
4. definition=two items of the same kind
5. definition=(physics) something joined by two equal and opposite forces that act along parallel lines

reasoning_content:
We are asked: "Which numbered sense of 'couple' (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense."

Sentence: "Ivanovic's players, injured but far from dead, needed to run a <t>couple</t> of plays correctly before they could breathe, and that's when the machine gun Marza Teletovic arrived, with three almost consecutive three-pointers and the help of English and Ribas, he brought the scoreboard back to a reassuring lead (54-67), which the home team managed to narrow down at the end of the third quarter (57-67)."

We need to pick from:

1. definition=a pair who associate with one another | examples=the engaged couple
2. definition=a pair of people who live together | examples=a married couple from Chicago
3. definition=a small indefinite number | examples=he's coming for a couple of days
4. definition=two items of the same kind
5. definition=(physics) something joined by two equal and opposite forces that act along parallel lines

Here, "a couple of plays" means "a few plays" or "a small indefinite number of plays". It is not literally exactly two plays in this context (though sometimes it can mean exactly two, here it's idiomatic for a small number). The context: basketball game, they needed to run a couple of plays correctly. It's sense 3: "a small indefinite number".

Check:
1 & 2 refer to pairs of people (couples).
4 is "two items of the same kind". Could be, but "a couple of" idiomatically means a small indefinite number. The definition says "a small indefinite number". And example: "he's coming for a couple of days" matches.
5 is physics, not relevant.

Thus correct sense is 3.

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[User]
Which numbered sense of "play" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: Ivanovic's players, injured but far from dead, needed to run a couple of <t>plays</t> correctly before they could breathe, and that's when the machine gun Marza Teletovic arrived, with three almost consecutive three-pointers and the help of English and Ribas, he brought the scoreboard back to a reassuring lead (54-67), which the home team managed to narrow down at the end of the third quarter (57-67).

Senses:
1. definition=a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage | examples=he wrote several plays but only one was produced on Broadway
2. definition=a theatrical performance of a drama | examples=the play lasted two hours
3. definition=a preset plan of action in team sports | examples=the coach drew up the plays for her team
4. definition=a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill | examples=he made a great maneuver
5. definition=a state in which action is feasible | examples=the ball was still in play
6. definition=utilization or exercise | examples=the play of the imagination
7. definition=an attempt to get something | examples=they made a futile play for power
8. definition=activity by children that is guided more by imagination than by fixed rules | examples=Freud believed in the utility of play to a small child
9. definition=(in games or plays or other performances) the time during which play proceeds | examples=rain stopped play in the 4th inning
10. definition=the removal of constraints | examples=he gave free rein to his impulses
11. definition=a weak and tremulous light | examples=the shimmer of colors on iridescent feathers
12. definition=verbal wit or mockery (often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously) | examples=he became a figure of fun
13. definition=movement or space for movement | examples=there was too much play in the steering wheel
14. definition=gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement | examples=it was all done in play
15. definition=(game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession | examples=it is my turn
16. definition=the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize) | examples=his gambling cost him a fortune
17. definition=the act using a sword (or other weapon) vigorously and skillfully

reasoning_content:
We are given a sentence: "Ivanovic's players, injured but far from dead, needed to run a couple of <t>plays</t> correctly before they could breathe, and that's when the machine gun Marza Teletovic arrived, with three almost consecutive three-pointers and the help of English and Ribas, he brought the scoreboard back to a reassuring lead (54-67), which the home team managed to narrow down at the end of the third quarter (57-67)."

We need to identify which sense of "play" (as a noun, based on the definitions) is used here. The sentence is about basketball (three-pointers, scoreboard, quarters). The players needed to run a couple of "plays" correctly. In sports, a "play" is a planned set of actions, a strategy. Looking at the definitions:

3. definition=a preset plan of action in team sports | examples=the coach drew up the plays for her team

This matches perfectly. So answer is 3.

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[User]
Which numbered sense of "help" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: Ivanovic's players, injured but far from dead, needed to run a couple of plays correctly before they could breathe, and that's when the machine gun Marza Teletovic arrived, with three almost consecutive three-pointers and the <t>help</t> of English and Ribas, he brought the scoreboard back to a reassuring lead (54-67), which the home team managed to narrow down at the end of the third quarter (57-67).

Senses:
1. definition=the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose | examples=he gave me an assist with the housework
2. definition=a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose | examples=my invaluable assistant
3. definition=a resource | examples=visual aids in teaching
4. definition=a means of serving | examples=of no avail

reasoning_content:
We need to determine which sense of "help" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence:

"Ivanovic's players, injured but far from dead, needed to run a couple of plays correctly before they could breathe, and that's when the machine gun Marza Teletovic arrived, with three almost consecutive three-pointers and the <t>help</t> of English and Ribas, he brought the scoreboard back to a reassuring lead (54-67), which the home team managed to narrow down at the end of the third quarter (57-67)."

The word is "help" in the phrase "the help of English and Ribas". Here "English" and "Ribas" are presumably other players (teammates). So "the help of English and Ribas" means the assistance provided by these persons. But the senses are:

1. the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose (e.g., he gave me an assist with the housework)
2. a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose (e.g., my invaluable assistant)
3. a resource (e.g., visual aids in teaching)
4. a means of serving (e.g., of no avail)

In the context, "help" is used with "of English and Ribas" — they are persons providing help. But the word "help" itself is not referring to the person (sense 2 would be "a person who contributes..."). The phrase "the help of English and Ribas" means the assistance/activity that they provided. It's the contribution they made. It's the activity or support. Compare: "with the help of my friends" typically means "with the assistance provided by my friends", i.e., the activity of helping. Sense 2 is a person (e.g., "my assistant"). Here, "help" is not referring to English and Ribas themselves as "helpers" (that would be "the helps" or something), it's the abstract assistance. So it's sense 1: the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose.

Let's check: "with the help of English and Ribas" -> English and Ribas contributed (activity). The sentence says "with three almost consecutive three-pointers and the help of English and Ribas, he brought the scoreboard back..." This means Teletovic, along with the assistance from English and Ribas, achieved the lead. So "help" here denotes the assistance (activity) provided by them. Therefore sense 1.

Sense 2 would be if it said "English and Ribas were a great help" meaning they were helpful people. But here it's "the help of [persons]", which is the assistance from them.

Answer: 1


[User]
Which numbered sense of "lead" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: Ivanovic's players, injured but far from dead, needed to run a couple of plays correctly before they could breathe, and that's when the machine gun Marza Teletovic arrived, with three almost consecutive three-pointers and the help of English and Ribas, he brought the scoreboard back to a reassuring <t>lead</t> (54-67), which the home team managed to narrow down at the end of the third quarter (57-67).

Senses:
1. definition=an advantage held by a competitor in a race | examples=he took the lead at the last turn
2. definition=a soft heavy toxic malleable metallic element; bluish white when freshly cut but tarnishes readily to dull grey | examples=the children were playing with lead soldiers
3. definition=evidence pointing to a possible solution | examples=the police are following a promising lead
4. definition=a position of leadership (especially in the phrase `take the lead') | examples=he takes the lead in any group
5. definition=the angle between the direction a gun is aimed and the position of a moving target (correcting for the flight time of the missile)
6. definition=the introductory section of a story | examples=it was an amusing lead-in to a very serious matter
7. definition=(sports) the score by which a team or individual is winning
8. definition=an actor who plays a principal role
9. definition=(baseball) the position taken by a base runner preparing to advance to the next base | examples=he took a long lead off first
10. definition=an indication of potential opportunity | examples=he got a tip on the stock market
11. definition=a news story of major importance
12. definition=the timing of ignition relative to the position of the piston in an internal-combustion engine
13. definition=restraint consisting of a rope (or light chain) used to restrain an animal
14. definition=thin strip of metal used to separate lines of type in printing
15. definition=mixture of graphite with clay in different degrees of hardness; the marking substance in a pencil
16. definition=a jumper that consists of a short piece of wire | examples=it was a tangle of jumper cables and clip leads
17. definition=the playing of a card to start a trick in bridge | examples=the lead was in the dummy

reasoning_content:
We need to identify which sense of "lead" is used in the sentence. The sentence mentions "brought the scoreboard back to a reassuring <t>lead</t> (54-67)". That's clearly about a score in a game, a sports context. The sense that matches is " (sports) the score by which a team or individual is winning" which is numbered 7.

I'll output the number 7.

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[User]
Which numbered sense of "team" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: Ivanovic's players, injured but far from dead, needed to run a couple of plays correctly before they could breathe, and that's when the machine gun Marza Teletovic arrived, with three almost consecutive three-pointers and the help of English and Ribas, he brought the scoreboard back to a reassuring lead (54-67), which the home <t>team</t> managed to narrow down at the end of the third quarter (57-67).

Senses:
1. definition=a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
2. definition=two or more draft animals that work together to pull something

reasoning_content:
We are asked: "Which numbered sense of 'team' (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense."

We have a sentence with a <t>team</t> tag. The word "team" appears as "the home <t>team</t>". So it's talking about the home team in a sports context. The sentence mentions players, machine gun (nickname), three-pointers, scoreboard, third quarter... clearly a basketball game or similar sport.

Senses:
1. a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
2. two or more draft animals that work together to pull something

The correct sense is 1. So we just output "1".


[User]
Which numbered sense of "end" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: Ivanovic's players, injured but far from dead, needed to run a couple of plays correctly before they could breathe, and that's when the machine gun Marza Teletovic arrived, with three almost consecutive three-pointers and the help of English and Ribas, he brought the scoreboard back to a reassuring lead (54-67), which the home team managed to narrow down at the <t>end</t> of the third quarter (57-67).

Senses:
1. definition=either extremity of something that has length | examples=the end of the pier
2. definition=the point in time at which something ends | examples=the end of the year
3. definition=the concluding parts of an event or occurrence | examples=the end was exciting
4. definition=the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it | examples=the ends justify the means
5. definition=a final part or section | examples=we have given it at the end of the section since it involves the calculus
6. definition=a final state | examples=he came to a bad end
7. definition=the surface at either extremity of a three-dimensional object | examples=one end of the box was marked `This side up'
8. definition=(football) the person who plays at one end of the line of scrimmage | examples=the end managed to hold onto the pass
9. definition=a boundary marking the extremities of something | examples=the end of town
10. definition=one of two places from which people are communicating to each other | examples=the phone rang at the other end
11. definition=the part you are expected to play | examples=he held up his end
12. definition=the last section of a communication | examples=in conclusion I want to say...
13. definition=a piece of cloth that is left over after the rest has been used or sold
14. definition=(American football) a position on the line of scrimmage | examples=no one wanted to play end

reasoning_content: We need to determine which sense of "end" is used in the provided sentence. The sentence is: "Ivanovic's players... managed to narrow down at the end of the third quarter (57-67)." The phrase is "at the end of the third quarter". The key is "end of the third quarter" which refers to a specific point in time within a sports game. The senses provided include "the point in time at which something ends" (sense 2) and "the concluding parts of an event or occurrence" (sense 3). Let's analyze the context. "End of the third quarter" in a basketball game (likely) refers to the time when the third quarter finishes. "Third quarter" is a time period. So "the end of the third quarter" is the point in time when that quarter ends. Sense 2 is "the point in time at which something ends" with example "the end of the year". That fits perfectly. Sense 3 is "the concluding parts of an event or occurrence", but in this sentence, "narrow down at the end of the third quarter" suggests a specific moment (time) not the concluding parts/events. Typically, "at the end of the quarter" means at the final moment/buzzer. So sense 2 is the most appropriate. Let's double-check. The phrase "the end of the third quarter" is a temporal point. So the answer is 2.


[User]
Which numbered sense of "quarter" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: Ivanovic's players, injured but far from dead, needed to run a couple of plays correctly before they could breathe, and that's when the machine gun Marza Teletovic arrived, with three almost consecutive three-pointers and the help of English and Ribas, he brought the scoreboard back to a reassuring lead (54-67), which the home team managed to narrow down at the end of the third <t>quarter</t> (57-67).

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

reasoning_content:
We are asked: "Which numbered sense of 'quarter' (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense."

Sentence: "Ivanovic's players, injured but far from dead, needed to run a couple of plays correctly before they could breathe, and that's when the machine gun Marza Teletovic arrived, with three almost consecutive three-pointers and the help of English and Ribas, he brought the scoreboard back to a reassuring lead (54-67), which the home team managed to narrow down at the end of the third <t>quarter</t> (57-67)."

We need to select the sense number from the list. The word is "quarter" in a sports context: "the end of the third quarter". The context mentions basketball terms: "three-pointers", "scoreboard", "lead", and specifically "third quarter". So it's a division of a basketball game. Among the senses:

3. definition=(football, professional basketball) one of four divisions into which some games are divided | examples=both teams scored in the first quarter

This matches perfectly. Sense 4 is about time (15 minutes), but the context is clearly a sports game quarter. So answer is 3

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Which numbered sense of "minute" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: The Alavas worked themselves to the bone in the last period, and English and San Emeterio (65-75) had already made it clear that they were not going to let anyone take away what they had earned during the first thirty <t>minutes</t>.

Senses:
1. definition=a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour | examples=he ran a 4 minute mile
2. definition=an indefinitely short time | examples=wait just a moment
3. definition=a particular point in time | examples=the moment he arrived the party began
4. definition=a unit of angular distance equal to a 60th of a degree
5. definition=a short note | examples=the secretary keeps the minutes of the meeting
6. definition=distance measured by the time taken to cover it | examples=we live an hour from the airport

reasoning_content:
We are asked: "Which numbered sense of 'minute' (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense."

Sentence: "The Alavas worked themselves to the bone in the last period, and English and San Emeterio (65-75) had already made it clear that they were not going to let anyone take away what they had earned during the first thirty <t>minutes</t>."

We have senses:
1. unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
2. an indefinitely short time
3. a particular point in time
4. a unit of angular distance equal to a 60th of a degree
5. a short note (minutes of a meeting)
6. distance measured by the time taken to cover it

The sentence refers to "first thirty minutes". This seems to be a sports context ("worked themselves to the bone in the last period", "English and San Emeterio (65-75)") probably basketball or another sport with periods and a scored game. "First thirty minutes" refers to a duration of time, specifically a measure of time equal to 30 units of 60 seconds each. It's not an indefinitely short time (sense 2), a point in time (sense 3), angular distance (4), notes (5), or distance measured by time (6). It is a unit of time (sense 1).

So the answer should be 1.


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Which numbered sense of "team" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: However, Pnini and Eidson, the best on their <t>team</t>, did not give up and tried to keep their team alive from the three-point line (70-77).

Senses:
1. definition=a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
2. definition=two or more draft animals that work together to pull something

reasoning_content:
We are asked: "Which numbered sense of 'team' (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense."

Sentence: "However, Pnini and Eidson, the best on their <t>team</t>, did not give up and tried to keep their team alive from the three-point line (70-77)."

Senses:
1. definition=a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
2. definition=two or more draft animals that work together to pull something

The sentence mentions "the best on their team", "keep their team alive", and "three-point line" which is a basketball term. So "team" here clearly refers to a sports team, i.e., sense 1.

Thus the answer is 1.

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Which numbered sense of "team" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: However, Pnini and Eidson, the best on their team, did not give up and tried to keep their <t>team</t> alive from the three-point line (70-77).

Senses:
1. definition=a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
2. definition=two or more draft animals that work together to pull something

reasoning_content:
We are asked: "Which numbered sense of 'team' (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense."

The sentence: "However, Pnini and Eidson, the best on their team, did not give up and tried to keep their <t>team</t> alive from the three-point line (70-77)."

Senses:
1. definition=a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
2. definition=two or more draft animals that work together to pull something

Clearly, the sentence is about sports (basketball, given "three-point line"). The word "team" refers to a sports team, i.e., a cooperative unit in sports. Sense 1 matches. Sense 2 is about draft animals, not applicable.

Thus, the answer is 1.

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Which numbered sense of "line" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: However, Pnini and Eidson, the best on their team, did not give up and tried to keep their team alive from the three-point <t>line</t> (70-77).

Senses:
1. definition=a formation of people or things one beside another | examples=the line of soldiers advanced with their bayonets fixed
2. definition=a mark that is long relative to its width | examples=He drew a line on the chart
3. definition=a formation of people or things one behind another | examples=the line stretched clear around the corner
4. definition=a length (straight or curved) without breadth or thickness; the trace of a moving point
5. definition=text consisting of a row of words written across a page or computer screen | examples=the letter consisted of three short lines
6. definition=a single frequency (or very narrow band) of radiation in a spectrum
7. definition=a fortified position (especially one marking the most forward position of troops) | examples=they attacked the enemy's line
8. definition=a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning | examples=I can't follow your line of reasoning
9. definition=a conductor for transmitting electrical or optical signals or electric power
10. definition=a connected series of events or actions or developments | examples=the government took a firm course
11. definition=a spatial location defined by a real or imaginary unidimensional extent
12. definition=a slight depression in the smoothness of a surface | examples=his face has many lines
13. definition=a pipe used to transport liquids or gases | examples=a pipeline runs from the wells to the seaport
14. definition=the road consisting of railroad track and roadbed
15. definition=a telephone connection
16. definition=acting in conformity | examples=in line with
17. definition=the descendants of one individual | examples=his entire lineage has been warriors
18. definition=something (as a cord or rope) that is long and thin and flexible | examples=a washing line
19. definition=the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money | examples=he's not in my line of business
20. definition=in games or sports; a mark indicating positions or bounds of the playing area
21. definition=(often plural) a means of communication or access | examples=it must go through official channels
22. definition=a particular kind of product or merchandise | examples=a nice line of shoes
23. definition=a commercial organization serving as a common carrier
24. definition=space for one line of print (one column wide and 1/14 inch deep) used to measure advertising
25. definition=the maximum credit that a customer is allowed
26. definition=a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence | examples=she was humming an air from Beethoven
27. definition=persuasive but insincere talk that is usually intended to deceive or impress | examples=`let me show you my etchings' is a rather worn line
28. definition=a short personal letter | examples=drop me a line when you get there
29. definition=a conceptual separation or distinction | examples=there is a narrow line between sanity and insanity
30. definition=mechanical system in a factory whereby an article is conveyed through sites at which successive operations are performed on it

reasoning_content: We need to identify which sense of "line" fits: "the three-point line". In basketball, the three-point line is a mark on the court indicating the bounds for a three-point attempt. Sense 20 says: "in games or sports; a mark indicating positions or bounds of the playing area". That matches. So the answer is 20.


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Which numbered sense of "team" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: In spite of this, and with Splitter fouling out, Ivonic's <t>team</t> didn't rush, defended well, and, even though the Israelis came close at the last minute, the game was already won and victory escaped Tel Aviv for the first time in the season.

Senses:
1. definition=a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
2. definition=two or more draft animals that work together to pull something

reasoning_content:
We are asked: "Which numbered sense of 'team' (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense."

Sentence: "In spite of this, and with Splitter fouling out, Ivonic's <t>team</t> didn't rush, defended well, and, even though the Israelis came close at the last minute, the game was already won and victory escaped Tel Aviv for the first time in the season."

Senses:
1. definition=a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
2. definition=two or more draft animals that work together to pull something

We need to choose the correct sense (1 or 2). The sentence talks about "Ivonic's team", "defended well", "the game was already won". This is clearly a sports context. Therefore sense 1 is the correct one.


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Which numbered sense of "game" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: In spite of this, and with Splitter fouling out, Ivonic's team didn't rush, defended well, and, even though the Israelis came close at the last minute, the <t>game</t> was already won and victory escaped Tel Aviv for the first time in the season.

Senses:
1. definition=a contest with rules to determine a winner | examples=you need four people to play this game
2. definition=a single play of a sport or other contest | examples=the game lasted two hours
3. definition=an amusement or pastime | examples=they played word games
4. definition=animal hunted for food or sport
5. definition=(tennis) a division of play during which one player serves
6. definition=(games) the score at a particular point or the score needed to win | examples=the game is 6 all
7. definition=the flesh of wild animals that is used for food
8. definition=a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal) | examples=they concocted a plot to discredit the governor
9. definition=the game equipment needed in order to play a particular game | examples=the child received several games for his birthday
10. definition=your occupation or line of work | examples=he's in the plumbing game
11. definition=frivolous or trifling behavior | examples=for actors, memorizing lines is no game

reasoning_content:
We are asked: "Which numbered sense of 'game' (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense."

Sentence: "In spite of this, and with Splitter fouling out, Ivonic's team didn't rush, defended well, and, even though the Israelis came close at the last minute, the <t>game</t> was already won and victory escaped Tel Aviv for the first time in the season."

Senses given:
1. a contest with rules to determine a winner
2. a single play of a sport or other contest
3. an amusement or pastime
4. animal hunted for food or sport
5. (tennis) a division of play during which one player serves
6. (games) the score at a particular point or the score needed to win
7. the flesh of wild animals that is used for food
8. a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
9. the game equipment needed in order to play a particular game
10. your occupation or line of work
11. frivolous or trifling behavior

Context: It's about a sports team (Ivonic's team), a player fouling out, Israelis (team), Tel Aviv, season. "the game was already won" indicates a sports match. This fits sense 2: "a single play of a sport or other contest" with example "the game lasted two hours". Sense 1 is "a contest with rules to determine a winner" which is more abstract, referring to the concept of the game itself (e.g., the game of basketball). In the sentence, "the game" refers to that specific instance of the contest. Typically, in sports, "game" refers to a particular match. The phrase "the game was already won" points to the specific event. So sense 2 is the most appropriate. Sense 1 is more about the general activity. Let's check: "the game was already won" – it's the particular contest that took place. So answer: 2.


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Which numbered sense of "time" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: In spite of this, and with Splitter fouling out, Ivonic's team didn't rush, defended well, and, even though the Israelis came close at the last minute, the game was already won and victory escaped Tel Aviv for the first <t>time</t> in the season.

Senses:
1. definition=an instance or single occasion for some event | examples=this time he succeeded
2. definition=a period of time considered as a resource under your control and sufficient to accomplish something | examples=take time to smell the roses
3. definition=an indefinite period (usually marked by specific attributes or activities) | examples=he waited a long time
4. definition=a suitable moment | examples=it is time to go
5. definition=the continuum of experience in which events pass from the future through the present to the past
6. definition=a person's experience on a particular occasion | examples=he had a time holding back the tears
7. definition=a reading of a point in time as given by a clock | examples=do you know what time it is?
8. definition=the fourth coordinate that is required (along with three spatial dimensions) to specify a physical event
9. definition=rhythm as given by division into parts of equal duration
10. definition=the period of time a prisoner is imprisoned | examples=he served a prison term of 15 months

reasoning_content:
We are asked: "Which numbered sense of 'time' (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense."

Sentence: "In spite of this, and with Splitter fouling out, Ivonic's team didn't rush, defended well, and, even though the Israelis came close at the last minute, the game was already won and victory escaped Tel Aviv for the first <t>time</t> in the season."

We have 10 senses. We need to determine which one fits "for the first time" in this context.

The phrase "for the first time" means an occurrence that hasn't happened before in this season. "First time" refers to an instance or single occasion. Looking at the senses:

1. definition=an instance or single occasion for some event | examples=this time he succeeded
2. definition=a period of time considered as a resource...
3. definition=an indefinite period...
4. definition=a suitable moment...
5. definition=the continuum of experience...
6. definition=a person's experience on a particular occasion...
7. definition=a reading of a point in time...
8. definition=the fourth coordinate...
9. definition=rhythm...
10. definition=the period of time a prisoner is imprisoned...

"First time" here indicates the first instance of victory escaping Tel Aviv in the season. So "an instance or single occasion for some event" fits perfectly. The example given for sense 1: "this time he succeeded" is similar to "for the first time".

Thus, the correct sense is 1.


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Which numbered sense of "season" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: In spite of this, and with Splitter fouling out, Ivonic's team didn't rush, defended well, and, even though the Israelis came close at the last minute, the game was already won and victory escaped Tel Aviv for the first time in the <t>season</t>.

Senses:
1. definition=a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field | examples=he celebrated his 10th season with the ballet company
2. definition=one of the natural periods into which the year is divided by the equinoxes and solstices or atmospheric conditions | examples=the regular sequence of the seasons
3. definition=a recurrent time marked by major holidays | examples=it was the Christmas season

reasoning_content:
We are given a sentence and a list of numbered senses for the word "season". The word "season" appears in the sentence enclosed in <t> tags: <t>season</t>. We need to determine which sense is used, returning only the number.

Sentence: "In spite of this, and with Splitter fouling out, Ivonic's team didn't rush, defended well, and, even though the Israelis came close at the last minute, the game was already won and victory escaped Tel Aviv for the first time in the <t>season</t>."

The context is a sports game (basketball, likely, given "Splitter fouling out", Tiago Splitter is a basketball player). The phrase "for the first time in the season" refers to a period in a sports league's schedule. Let's examine the senses:

1. definition=a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field | examples=he celebrated his 10th season with the ballet company. This sense is about a period during the year for a particular activity (like a sports season, ballet season, etc.). "Season" in sports refers to the regular set of games in a year.

2. definition=one of the natural periods into which the year is divided by the equinoxes and solstices or atmospheric conditions | examples=the regular sequence of the seasons. This is the weather-related spring, summer, autumn, winter.

3. definition=a recurrent time marked by major holidays | examples=it was the Christmas season. This refers to holiday seasons.

In the sentence, "victory escaped Tel Aviv for the first time in the season" clearly means the sports season, i.e., the period when games are played. This matches sense 1: "a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field", with the example "he celebrated his 10th season with the ballet company" analogous to a sports season.

Thus, the correct sense is 1.


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Which numbered sense of "wall_street" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: <t>Wall Street</t> closes without momentum, slowed by a strengthening dollar

Senses:
1. definition=a street in lower Manhattan where the New York Stock Exchange is located; symbol of American finance
2. definition=used to allude to the securities industry of the United States

reasoning_content:
We are asked: "Which numbered sense of 'wall_street' (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: <t>Wall Street</t> closes without momentum, slowed by a strengthening dollar

Senses:
1. definition=a street in lower Manhattan where the New York Stock Exchange is located; symbol of American finance
2. definition=used to allude to the securities industry of the United States"

The sentence says "Wall Street closes without momentum, slowed by a strengthening dollar". Here, "Wall Street" is being used to refer to the financial markets or the securities industry, not the actual physical street. The physical street doesn't "close" with momentum; markets do. So sense 2 is the correct one: "used to allude to the securities industry of the United States".

Thus, answer is 2.


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Which numbered sense of "dollar" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: Wall Street closes without momentum, slowed by a strengthening <t>dollar</t>

Senses:
1. definition=the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
2. definition=a piece of paper money worth one dollar
3. definition=a United States coin worth one dollar | examples=the dollar coin has never been popular in the United States
4. definition=a symbol of commercialism or greed | examples=he worships the almighty dollar

reasoning_content:
We are asked: "Which numbered sense of 'dollar' (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense."

Sentence: "Wall Street closes without momentum, slowed by a strengthening <t>dollar</t>"

Senses:
1. definition=the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
2. definition=a piece of paper money worth one dollar
3. definition=a United States coin worth one dollar | examples=the dollar coin has never been popular in the United States
4. definition=a symbol of commercialism or greed | examples=he worships the almighty dollar

The sentence is about Wall Street (financial markets) closing without momentum, slowed by a strengthening dollar. Here "dollar" refers to the currency's value or strength in the foreign exchange market, not a physical piece of paper or coin, nor a symbol of greed. It's the basic monetary unit. The phrase "strengthening dollar" means the value of the US dollar is rising. That matches sense 1: the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents.

Sense 4 is about a symbol of commercialism or greed, like "almighty dollar". The sentence is financial news, not a metaphorical expression about greed. It's literally about the currency. So sense 1.

Thus answer is 1.


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Which numbered sense of "heading" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: The New York Stock Exchange closed with no particular <t>heading</t> on Friday, in a market torn between better than expected indicators in the United States and a strengthening dollar: the Dow Jones gained 0.63% but the NASDAQ dropped 0.03%.

Senses:
1. definition=a line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about | examples=the heading seemed to have little to do with the text
2. definition=the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies
3. definition=a horizontal (or nearly horizontal) passageway in a mine | examples=they dug a drift parallel with the vein

reasoning_content:
We are given a sentence: "The New York Stock Exchange closed with no particular <t>heading</t> on Friday, in a market torn between better than expected indicators in the United States and a strengthening dollar: the Dow Jones gained 0.63% but the NASDAQ dropped 0.03%."

We need to choose which numbered sense of "heading" is used. The senses:
1. a line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about
2. the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies
3. a horizontal (or nearly horizontal) passageway in a mine

The sentence uses "heading" in a financial market context: "closed with no particular heading". It means the market didn't have a clear direction or trend. So sense 2: the direction or path along which something moves. That fits. Sense 1 is about text headings, sense 3 is about mining. So answer: 2.


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Which numbered sense of "market" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: The New York Stock Exchange closed with no particular heading on Friday, in a <t>market</t> torn between better than expected indicators in the United States and a strengthening dollar: the Dow Jones gained 0.63% but the NASDAQ dropped 0.03%.

Senses:
1. definition=the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold | examples=without competition there would be no market
2. definition=the customers for a particular product or service | examples=before they publish any book they try to determine the size of the market for it
3. definition=a marketplace where groceries are sold | examples=the grocery store included a meat market
4. definition=the securities markets in the aggregate | examples=the market always frustrates the small investor
5. definition=an area in a town where a public mercantile establishment is set up

reasoning_content:
We are asked to identify which numbered sense of "market" is used in the provided sentence. The senses are given, and we need to return only the number.

Sentence: "The New York Stock Exchange closed with no particular heading on Friday, in a <t>market</t> torn between better than expected indicators in the United States and a strengthening dollar: the Dow Jones gained 0.63% but the NASDAQ dropped 0.03%."

We need to match the sense of "market" here. The context is the stock exchange (NYSE, Dow Jones, NASDAQ). The phrase "a market torn between..." refers to the stock market or securities market. Looking at the senses:

1. general commercial activity world
2. customers for a particular product/service
3. physical grocery marketplace
4. the securities markets in the aggregate
5. an area in a town where a public mercantile establishment is set up

Sense 4: "the securities markets in the aggregate" with example "the market always frustrates the small investor." This fits perfectly with the stock exchange context. "Market" here refers to the securities markets. Hence, the answer is


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Which numbered sense of "indicator" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: The New York Stock Exchange closed with no particular heading on Friday, in a market torn between better than expected <t>indicators</t> in the United States and a strengthening dollar: the Dow Jones gained 0.63% but the NASDAQ dropped 0.03%.

Senses:
1. definition=a number or ratio (a value on a scale of measurement) derived from a series of observed facts; can reveal relative changes as a function of time
2. definition=a signal for attracting attention
3. definition=a device for showing the operating condition of some system
4. definition=(chemistry) a substance that changes color to indicate the presence of some ion or substance; can be used to indicate the completion of a chemical reaction or (in medicine) to test for a particular reaction

reasoning_content:
We are given a sentence and asked: "Which numbered sense of 'indicator' (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense."

Sentence: "The New York Stock Exchange closed with no particular heading on Friday, in a market torn between better than expected <t>indicators</t> in the United States and a strengthening dollar: the Dow Jones gained 0.63% but the NASDAQ dropped 0.03%."

Senses:
1. definition=a number or ratio (a value on a scale of measurement) derived from a series of observed facts; can reveal relative changes as a function of time
2. definition=a signal for attracting attention
3. definition=a device for showing the operating condition of some system
4. definition=(chemistry) a substance that changes color to indicate the presence of some ion or substance; can be used to indicate the completion of a chemical reaction or (in medicine) to test for a particular reaction

The context is financial markets: "better than expected indicators in the United States". This refers to economic indicators, which are statistics (numbers or ratios derived from data) used to measure economic performance. That matches sense 1. The others are irrelevant.

So the answer is 1.


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Which numbered sense of "united_states" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: The New York Stock Exchange closed with no particular heading on Friday, in a market torn between better than expected indicators in the <t>United States</t> and a strengthening dollar: the Dow Jones gained 0.63% but the NASDAQ dropped 0.03%.

Senses:
1. definition=North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
2. definition=the executive and legislative and judicial branches of the federal government of the United States

reasoning_content:
We are asked: "Which numbered sense of 'united_states' (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense."

Sentence: "The New York Stock Exchange closed with no particular heading on Friday, in a market torn between better than expected indicators in the <t>United States</t> and a strengthening dollar: the Dow Jones gained 0.63% but the NASDAQ dropped 0.03%."

Senses:
1. definition=North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
2. definition=the executive and legislative and judicial branches of the federal government of the United States

The sentence uses "United States" in the context of economic indicators in the United States. This is referring to the country as a whole (the geographic and political entity containing 50 states), not specifically the branches of the federal government. Sense 1 is the country; sense 2 is the federal government branches. The indicators are about the economy of the country, so sense 1.

Answer: 1


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Which numbered sense of "dollar" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: The New York Stock Exchange closed with no particular heading on Friday, in a market torn between better than expected indicators in the United States and a strengthening <t>dollar</t>: the Dow Jones gained 0.63% but the NASDAQ dropped 0.03%.

Senses:
1. definition=the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
2. definition=a piece of paper money worth one dollar
3. definition=a United States coin worth one dollar | examples=the dollar coin has never been popular in the United States
4. definition=a symbol of commercialism or greed | examples=he worships the almighty dollar

reasoning_content:
We are asked: "Which numbered sense of 'dollar' ... is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense."

Sentence: "The New York Stock Exchange closed with no particular heading on Friday, in a market torn between better than expected indicators in the United States and a strengthening <t>dollar</t>: the Dow Jones gained 0.63% but the NASDAQ dropped 0.03%."

Senses:
1. the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
2. a piece of paper money worth one dollar
3. a United States coin worth one dollar
4. a symbol of commercialism or greed

The sentence talks about market indicators and a strengthening dollar. In this context, "dollar" refers to the currency itself, as a monetary unit whose value is strengthening in forex markets. It does not refer to a specific piece of paper money or a coin, nor is it a symbol of greed here. It's the basic monetary unit. So sense 1 is correct.


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Which numbered sense of "figure" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: According to final closing <t>figures</t>, the Dow Jones Industrial Average has risen by 65.67 points to 10 471.50 points, whereas the NASDAQ, with a technology predominance, fell by 0.55 point to 2 190.31 points.

Senses:
1. definition=a diagram or picture illustrating textual material | examples=the area covered can be seen from Figure 2
2. definition=alternative names for the body of a human being | examples=Leonardo studied the human body
3. definition=one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration | examples=0 and 1 are digits
4. definition=a model of a bodily form (especially of a person) | examples=he made a figure of Santa Claus
5. definition=a well-known or notable person | examples=they studied all the great names in the history of France
6. definition=a combination of points and lines and planes that form a visible palpable shape
7. definition=an amount of money expressed numerically | examples=a figure of $17 was suggested
8. definition=the impression produced by a person | examples=he cut a fine figure
9. definition=the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals | examples=he had a number of chores to do
10. definition=language used in a figurative or nonliteral sense
11. definition=a unitary percept having structure and coherence that is the object of attention and that stands out against a ground
12. definition=a decorative or artistic work | examples=the coach had a design on the doors
13. definition=a predetermined set of movements in dancing or skating | examples=she made the best score on compulsory figures

reasoning_content: We are asked to identify which sense of "figure" is used in the sentence. The sentence mentions "final closing figures" in a stock market context (Dow Jones, NASDAQ). "Figures" here refers to numerical values, specifically amounts of money or points in stock indices. Looking at the senses, sense 7 is "an amount of money expressed numerically" and sense 9 is "the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals" which relates to numbers. However, "final closing figures" are specifically the numerical values of the stock indices at closing. Sense 7 says "a figure of $17 was suggested" – that's an amount of money. Stock market points are not exactly money but numerical values representing the index. Sense 9 is "the property possessed by a sum or total..." i.e., a number. But "figures" in this context are definitely numerical amounts. Let's check definitions: "an amount of money expressed numerically" matches financial contexts. Sometimes "figures" in finance refers to numbers. However, sense 7 explicitly mentions "money". Sense 9 says "the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals" and example: "he had a number of chores to do". That's a different usage (number as quantity). In stock market, "figures" means numerical values, often monetary. The Dow points are points, but it's a figure (number). Which one is more accurate? Sense 7: "an amount of money expressed numerically". The Dow Jones Industrial Average points are often considered points, not necessarily dollars, but it's a financial figure. Sense 9 is about number/having a number of things. I think sense 7 is the best match because "figures" in finance refer to numerical amounts, often money, and the definition "an amount of money expressed numerically" fits the context of "closing figures" (the closing numbers/values of the index). Let's double-check: Sense 9 is "the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals" – this is like the word "number" as in "a number of people". But "figures" as in "closing figures" specifically means the numerical values themselves (the numbers). Sense 7 is about a numerical expression of an amount of money. The Dow points are not money but it's a financial figure. Often "figure" in such contexts means "a number, especially one that is part of official statistics or relates to financial matters." That aligns with sense 7's "amount of money expressed numerically". I'll go with


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Which numbered sense of "predominance" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: According to final closing figures, the Dow Jones Industrial Average has risen by 65.67 points to 10 471.50 points, whereas the NASDAQ, with a technology <t>predominance</t>, fell by 0.55 point to 2 190.31 points.

Senses:
1. definition=the state of being predominant over others
2. definition=the quality of being more noticeable than anything else | examples=the predomination of blues gave the painting a quiet tone

reasoning_content:
We are asked: "Which numbered sense of 'predominance' (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense."

The sentence: "According to final closing figures, the Dow Jones Industrial Average has risen by 65.67 points to 10 471.50 points, whereas the NASDAQ, with a technology <t>predominance</t>, fell by 0.55 point to 2 190.31 points."

Senses given:
1. definition=the state of being predominant over others
2. definition=the quality of being more noticeable than anything else | examples=the predomination of blues gave the painting a totally new quality

Note: in sense 2, they typo "predomination" instead of "predominance"? But it says "the predomination of blues gave the painting a totally new quality" – that example uses "predomination", but the sense is for "predominance". Anyway.

We need to pick which sense fits. The phrase: "the NASDAQ, with a technology predominance, fell..." Here, "technology predominance" means that the NASDAQ is dominated by technology stocks, i.e., technology stocks are predominant over other sectors in the NASDAQ index. So it's the state of being predominant over others, not just being more noticeable. The NASDAQ has a predominance of technology stocks, meaning technology stocks constitute the majority or are the main component. That matches sense 1: "the state of being predominant over others". Sense 2 is about being more noticeable, like a quality that stands out aesthetically. Here it's about composition, not just noticeability.

Thus, answer is 1.


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Which numbered sense of "market" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: Frankly, the <t>market</t> is very calm, observes Mace Blicksilver of Marblehead Asset Management.

Senses:
1. definition=the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold | examples=without competition there would be no market
2. definition=the customers for a particular product or service | examples=before they publish any book they try to determine the size of the market for it
3. definition=a marketplace where groceries are sold | examples=the grocery store included a meat market
4. definition=the securities markets in the aggregate | examples=the market always frustrates the small investor
5. definition=an area in a town where a public mercantile establishment is set up

reasoning_content:
We are asked: "Which numbered sense of 'market' (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense."

Sentence: "Frankly, the <t>market</t> is very calm, observes Mace Blicksilver of Marblehead Asset Management."

Senses provided:

1. definition=the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold | examples=without competition there would be no market
2. definition=the customers for a particular product or service | examples=before they publish any book they try to determine the size of the market for it
3. definition=a marketplace where groceries are sold | examples=the grocery store included a meat market
4. definition=the securities markets in the aggregate | examples=the market always frustrates the small investor
5. definition=an area in a town where a public mercantile establishment is set up

We need to choose the sense that matches "the market is very calm" in the context of someone from "Marblehead Asset Management" (which suggests finance, asset management, securities). Sense 4 is "the securities markets in the aggregate", and the example is "the market always frustrates the small investor". This fits perfectly with a financial context, talking about the market being calm. The other senses are general commerce, customers, grocery, town marketplace. So the answer is 4.


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Which numbered sense of "volume" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: It remains within a narrow margin; trading <t>volumes</t> have become very weak, and I think that this will remain the case until the end of the year.

Senses:
1. definition=the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object | examples=the gas expanded to twice its original volume
2. definition=the property of something that is great in magnitude | examples=it is cheaper to buy it in bulk
3. definition=physical objects consisting of a number of pages bound together | examples=he used a large book as a doorstop
4. definition=a publication that is one of a set of several similar publications | examples=the third volume was missing
5. definition=a relative amount | examples=mix one volume of the solution with ten volumes of water
6. definition=the magnitude of sound (usually in a specified direction) | examples=the kids played their music at full volume

reasoning_content:
We are given a sentence: "It remains within a narrow margin; trading <t>volumes</t> have become very weak, and I think that this will remain the case until the end of the year."

We need to identify which numbered sense of "volume" is used here. The senses provided are:

1. the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
2. the property of something that is great in magnitude
3. physical objects consisting of a number of pages bound together
4. a publication that is one of a set of several similar publications
5. a relative amount
6. the magnitude of sound (usually in a specified direction)

The word in context is "trading volumes". In financial contexts, "trading volume" means the number of shares or contracts traded during a given period. This is a specific sense. Which of the numbered senses matches? None explicitly mentions trading, but sense 2: "the property of something that is great in magnitude" with example "it is cheaper to buy it in bulk" seems related to quantity, but "volume" in trading is often about the quantity of trades. Sense 5: "a relative amount" with example "mix one volume of the solution with ten volumes of water" is a relative amount, but more about proportions. There is no sense for "the amount of trade" specifically. However, among these, "volume" as in "trading volume" refers to the magnitude or amount of trading activity. Often dictionaries list "a quantity or amount" as a sense. Looking at the given senses, sense 2 says "the property of something that is great in magnitude" and gives an example: "it is cheaper to buy it in bulk" (the word "bulk" is often synonymous with volume in that context). But "volume" as in trading volumes is a countable noun meaning a measure of quantity. Sense 2 might be closest, but "volume" in trading is specifically a count of transactions. Let's analyze each:

1. 3D space: no.
2. great in magnitude: "the property of something that is great in magnitude". Example: "it is cheaper to buy it in bulk". The phrase "volume" in trading could be considered an amount, but usually it's more specific like "the total quantity of something". Yet the definition says "the property of something that is great in magnitude" - this might be "volume" as in "the volume of traffic" or "the volume of business". Actually, "volume" meaning a quantity or amount is a common sense. I'm leaning towards 2.
3. book: no.
4. publication in a set: no.
5. relative amount: "mix one volume of the solution with ten volumes of water" - this is a unit of measurement, not applicable to trading volumes.
6. sound magnitude: no.

So it's either 2 or 5. Sense 5 is about a relative amount, like in recipes or chemistry. Sense 2 is "the property of something that is great in magnitude" with example "it is cheaper to buy it in bulk" – that example uses "volume" in the sense of "bulk purchasing" but the definition phrase is a bit odd. However, trading volumes refers to the magnitude of trade, the amount. Typically, the financial sense is "the number of shares or contracts traded in a security or market during a given period." It is a measure of magnitude. So 2 is the best fit. I'll answer 2.


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Which numbered sense of "case" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: It remains within a narrow margin; trading volumes have become very weak, and I think that this will remain the <t>case</t> until the end of the year.

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

reasoning_content:
We are asked to determine which sense of the word "case" is used in the given sentence. The sentence is: "It remains within a narrow margin; trading volumes have become very weak, and I think that this will remain the <t>case</t> until the end of the year."

We need to match the meaning of "case" in context to one of the numbered definitions provided. The phrase "this will remain the case" means "this situation/state of affairs will continue to be true." In other words, it refers to the actual state of things. Looking at the senses:
1. an occurrence of something
2. a special set of circumstances
3. a court proceeding
4. the actual state of things (example: "that was not the case")
... and so on.

Sense 4 explicitly says "the actual state of things" with the example "that was not the case." The phrase "remain the case" is a common expression meaning "remain true/be the situation." Therefore, the correct sense is 4.

I will output only the number 4.


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Which numbered sense of "end" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: It remains within a narrow margin; trading volumes have become very weak, and I think that this will remain the case until the <t>end</t> of the year.

Senses:
1. definition=either extremity of something that has length | examples=the end of the pier
2. definition=the point in time at which something ends | examples=the end of the year
3. definition=the concluding parts of an event or occurrence | examples=the end was exciting
4. definition=the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it | examples=the ends justify the means
5. definition=a final part or section | examples=we have given it at the end of the section since it involves the calculus
6. definition=a final state | examples=he came to a bad end
7. definition=the surface at either extremity of a three-dimensional object | examples=one end of the box was marked `This side up'
8. definition=(football) the person who plays at one end of the line of scrimmage | examples=the end managed to hold onto the pass
9. definition=a boundary marking the extremities of something | examples=the end of town
10. definition=one of two places from which people are communicating to each other | examples=the phone rang at the other end
11. definition=the part you are expected to play | examples=he held up his end
12. definition=the last section of a communication | examples=in conclusion I want to say...
13. definition=a piece of cloth that is left over after the rest has been used or sold
14. definition=(American football) a position on the line of scrimmage | examples=no one wanted to play end

reasoning_content:
We are asked: "Which numbered sense of 'end' (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: It remains within a narrow margin; trading volumes have become very weak, and I think that this will remain the case until the <t>end</t> of the year.

Senses:
1. definition=either extremity of something that has length | examples=the end of the pier
2. definition=the point in time at which something ends | examples=the end of the year
..."

The sentence uses "end" in "until the end of the year." This refers to a point in time. Sense 2's definition is "the point in time at which something ends" and its example is "the end of the year". So it's clearly sense 2.

Answer: 2


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Which numbered sense of "year" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: It remains within a narrow margin; trading volumes have become very weak, and I think that this will remain the case until the end of the <t>year</t>.

Senses:
1. definition=a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days | examples=she is 4 years old
2. definition=a period of time occupying a regular part of a calendar year that is used for some particular activity | examples=a school year
3. definition=the period of time that it takes for a planet (as, e.g., Earth or Mars) to make a complete revolution around the sun | examples=a Martian year takes 687 of our days
4. definition=a body of students who graduate together | examples=the class of '97

reasoning_content: We need to identify which sense of "year" is used in the sentence: "It remains within a narrow margin; trading volumes have become very weak, and I think that this will remain the case until the end of the <t>year</t>." The context discusses trading volumes and says this will remain the case until the end of the year. "Year" here refers to the calendar year, a period of 365 days, likely the current calendar year. That matches sense 1: a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days. It's not a school year (sense 2), not a planetary year (sense 3), and not a graduating class (sense 4). So the answer is 1.


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Which numbered sense of "trend" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: The <t>trend</t> was supported by the publication of better than expected economic indicators, which "have contributed to improving market opinion in relation to the robustness of the economic recovery", summarised Charles Schwab's analysts.

Senses:
1. definition=a general direction in which something tends to move | examples=the shoreward tendency of the current
2. definition=general line of orientation | examples=the river takes a southern course
3. definition=a general tendency to change (as of opinion) | examples=not openly liberal but that is the trend of the book
4. definition=the popular taste at a given time | examples=leather is the latest vogue

reasoning_content:
We are given a sentence containing the word "trend" marked with <t></t>. The task is to identify which numbered sense (from the provided list) is used in that sentence. We must return only the number.

First, let's analyze the sentence:
"The trend was supported by the publication of better than expected economic indicators, which 'have contributed to improving market opinion in relation to the robustness of the economic recovery', summarised Charles Schwab's analysts."

The word "trend" here refers to something supported by economic indicators and relates to market opinion about economic recovery. So it's about a general direction or tendency in the market or economy. Looking at the senses:

1. a general direction in which something tends to move (example: the shoreward tendency of the current)
2. general line of orientation (example: the river takes a southern course)
3. a general tendency to change (as of opinion) (example: not openly liberal but that is the trend of the book)
4. the popular taste at a given time (example: leather is the latest vogue)

The sentence mentions "improving market opinion in relation to the robustness of the economic recovery", so it's about a tendency or direction in economic indicators and market sentiment. Sense 1: "a general direction in which something tends to move" fits well here – the trend is the direction of economic improvement. Sense 3: "a general tendency to change (as of opinion)" could also fit because it mentions market opinion, but the phrase "trend was supported by... economic indicators" suggests it's more about the direction of the economy, not just a tendency in opinion. The opinion is about the robustness, but the trend itself is the economic trend. Sense 1 is broad and matches "direction in which something tends to move", like an economic trend. Sense 3 specifically says "a general tendency to change (as of opinion)", but the example given is about the trend of a book, meaning its leaning. Here, the trend is an economic trend, a direction. I'd go with sense 1.

Checking typical dictionary definitions: "trend" in economics/finance means the general direction in which something is developing or changing. That aligns with sense 1. Sense 3 is more about a tendency in opinion or a drift (like the trend of a discussion). The sentence says "trend was supported by... economic indicators", meaning a data-driven direction. So I choose 1.


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Which numbered sense of "publication" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: The trend was supported by the <t>publication</t> of better than expected economic indicators, which "have contributed to improving market opinion in relation to the robustness of the economic recovery", summarised Charles Schwab's analysts.

Senses:
1. definition=a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
2. definition=the act of issuing printed materials
3. definition=the communication of something to the public; making information generally known
4. definition=the business of issuing printed matter for sale or distribution

reasoning_content:
We are asked: "Which numbered sense of 'publication' (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense."

Sentence: "The trend was supported by the <t>publication</t> of better than expected economic indicators, which "have contributed to improving market opinion in relation to the robustness of the economic recovery", summarised Charles Schwab's analysts."

Senses:
1. definition=a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
2. definition=the act of issuing printed materials
3. definition=the communication of something to the public; making information generally known
4. definition=the business of issuing printed matter for sale or distribution

We need to determine which sense fits "publication of better than expected economic indicators". The phrase refers to the act of making these economic indicators public, i.e., releasing or communicating them. There's no mention of a specific printed copy, nor is it about the business. "Issuing printed materials" might be too specific to printed matter, whereas economic indicators are often published digitally or generally communicated. Sense 3 says "the communication of something to the public; making information generally known". That matches perfectly: the economic indicators were made known to the public. Sense 2 says "the act of issuing printed materials". Economic indicators are information, not necessarily printed materials. So sense 3 is more accurate.

Thus the answer is 3.


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Which numbered sense of "indicator" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: The trend was supported by the publication of better than expected economic <t>indicators</t>, which "have contributed to improving market opinion in relation to the robustness of the economic recovery", summarised Charles Schwab's analysts.

Senses:
1. definition=a number or ratio (a value on a scale of measurement) derived from a series of observed facts; can reveal relative changes as a function of time
2. definition=a signal for attracting attention
3. definition=a device for showing the operating condition of some system
4. definition=(chemistry) a substance that changes color to indicate the presence of some ion or substance; can be used to indicate the completion of a chemical reaction or (in medicine) to test for a particular reaction

reasoning_content:
We are asked: "Which numbered sense of 'indicator' (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense."

Sentence: "The trend was supported by the publication of better than expected economic <t>indicators</t>, which 'have contributed to improving market opinion in relation to the robustness of the economic recovery', summarised Charles Schwab's analysts."

Senses:
1. a number or ratio (a value on a scale of measurement) derived from a series of observed facts; can reveal relative changes as a function of time
2. a signal for attracting attention
3. a device for showing the operating condition of some system
4. (chemistry) a substance that changes color to indicate the presence of some ion or substance; can be used to indicate the completion of a chemical reaction or (in medicine) to test for a particular reaction

We need to find the appropriate sense for "economic indicators". Economic indicators are statistics or data points (like GDP, unemployment rate, etc.) that indicate the state of the economy. They are numbers or ratios derived from observed facts. That matches sense 1: "a number or ratio (a value on a scale of measurement) derived from a series of observed facts; can reveal relative changes as a function of time".

Sense 2: a signal for attracting attention (like a turn signal). Sense 3: a device for showing operating condition (like a gauge). Sense 4: chemistry substance. So sense 1 is correct.

Return just the number.


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Which numbered sense of "market" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: The trend was supported by the publication of better than expected economic indicators, which "have contributed to improving <t>market</t> opinion in relation to the robustness of the economic recovery", summarised Charles Schwab's analysts.

Senses:
1. definition=the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold | examples=without competition there would be no market
2. definition=the customers for a particular product or service | examples=before they publish any book they try to determine the size of the market for it
3. definition=a marketplace where groceries are sold | examples=the grocery store included a meat market
4. definition=the securities markets in the aggregate | examples=the market always frustrates the small investor
5. definition=an area in a town where a public mercantile establishment is set up

reasoning_content:
We need to determine which sense of "market" fits the sentence: "The trend was supported by the publication of better than expected economic indicators, which 'have contributed to improving market opinion in relation to the robustness of the economic recovery', summarised Charles Schwab's analysts."

The phrase is "market opinion". This likely refers to the opinion of participants in financial markets (like stock markets) or the securities market as a whole, especially since the context mentions Charles Schwab's analysts (Charles Schwab is a brokerage and financial services company). So "market opinion" is the opinion held by the market (i.e., investors, traders). That aligns with sense 4: "the securities markets in the aggregate" – "the market always frustrates the small investor". It's a common financial term. Sense 1 is too broad, sense 2 is about customers for a product, sense 3 is a grocery market. Sense 4 fits perfectly. So answer is 4.


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Which numbered sense of "relation" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: The trend was supported by the publication of better than expected economic indicators, which "have contributed to improving market opinion in <t>relation</t> to the robustness of the economic recovery", summarised Charles Schwab's analysts.

Senses:
1. definition=an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together
2. definition=the act of sexual procreation between a man and a woman; the man's penis is inserted into the woman's vagina and excited until orgasm and ejaculation occur
3. definition=a person related by blood or marriage | examples=police are searching for relatives of the deceased
4. definition=an act of narration | examples=he was the hero according to his own relation
5. definition=(law) the principle that an act done at a later time is deemed by law to have occurred at an earlier time | examples=his attorney argued for the relation back of the amended complaint to the time the initial complaint was filed
6. definition=(usually plural) mutual dealings or connections among persons or groups | examples=international relations

reasoning_content:
We are asked: "Which numbered sense of 'relation' (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense."

Sentence: "The trend was supported by the publication of better than expected economic indicators, which 'have contributed to improving market opinion in <t>relation</t> to the robustness of the economic recovery', summarised Charles Schwab's analysts."

Senses provided:

1. an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together
2. the act of sexual procreation between a man and a woman; ...
3. a person related by blood or marriage
4. an act of narration
5. (law) the principle that an act done at a later time is deemed by law to have occurred at an earlier time
6. (usually plural) mutual dealings or connections among persons or groups

We need to interpret "in relation to" in the sentence. The phrase "in relation to" means "concerning" or "in connection with". The word "relation" here refers to a connection or association between things. Let's check the definitions:

Sense 1: "an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together" — This is a philosophical definition of a relation, as in logic or mathematics. It fits the idea of a connection. However, "in relation to" is a fixed phrase meaning "regarding". It is still using the sense of connection.

Sense 6: "(usually plural) mutual dealings or connections among persons or groups" — This focuses on interpersonal relationships, often plural "relations". In the sentence, it's not about persons; it's about market opinion concerning the robustness of recovery. The phrase "in relation to" uses "relation" in the sense of "connection" between topics, not personal dealings.

Sense 1 is the most general sense of a connection between things. Many dictionaries define "relation" as "the way in which two or more concepts, objects, or people are connected; a thing's effect on or relevance to another." The phrase "in relation to" uses this sense. Sense 1 says "an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together". That sounds like the logical/mathematical definition, but it's the closest to the general "connection" sense. Often, "relation" in the general sense is defined as "a connection between things". Let's see if any other sense fits: Sense 3 is about family, sense 4 narration, sense 5 legal principle, sense 2 sexual. Sense 6 is personal dealings. None of those fit. So sense 1 must be the intended one, even if the wording is a bit formal ("abstraction..."). The sentence uses "in relation to", meaning "in connection with". So the sense is the abstract connection.

Therefore, the answer is 1.