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

Sentence: It is a <t>passion</t> that usually stays in the tower, however.

Senses:
1. definition=a strong feeling or emotion
2. definition=the trait of being intensely emotional
3. definition=something that is desired intensely | examples=his rage for fame destroyed him
4. definition=an irrational but irresistible motive for a belief or action
5. definition=a feeling of strong sexual desire
6. definition=any object of warm affection or devotion | examples=the theater was her first love
7. definition=the suffering of Jesus at the Crucifixion

reasoning_content:
We need to determine which sense of "passion" matches the usage in the sentence: "It is a <t>passion</t> that usually stays in the tower, however."

Without full context, we need to infer the meaning from the snippet. The phrase "stays in the tower" suggests some kind of confinement or location. Could be a story, perhaps a passion that is kept hidden. The senses:
1. a strong feeling or emotion (broad)
2. the trait of being intensely emotional (a characteristic)
3. something that is desired intensely (an object of intense desire)
4. an irrational but irresistible motive (like an obsession)
5. a feeling of strong sexual desire
6. any object of warm affection or devotion (like a hobby or love)
7. the suffering of Jesus at the Crucifixion (specific religious sense)

The phrase "a passion that usually stays in the tower" sounds like it refers to an object of affection or devotion that is typically kept in a tower. For example, a person or thing that one is passionate about, perhaps a love interest or a secret obsession. It could be a metaphor: a passion as something kept hidden in a tower. Likely sense 6: "any object of warm affection or devotion" (e.g., "the theater was her first love"). The examples given for sense 6: "the theater was her first love" indicates passion can mean the object of devotion. "It is a passion that usually stays in the tower" – "it" refers to a passion, and that passion stays in the tower, so passion is an object that stays there. That fits sense 6.

Alternatively, it could be sense 3: "something that is desired intensely", but sense 3 example "his rage for fame destroyed him" seems more like the intense desire itself, while sense 6 is "any object of warm affection or devotion." The sentence "It is a passion..." suggests "it" is the object of passion. I'll go with 6.

Thus answer: 6.


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

Sentence: It is a passion that usually <t>stays</t> in the tower, however.

Senses:
1. definition=stay the same; remain in a certain state | examples=The dress remained wet after repeated attempts to dry it
2. definition=stay put (in a certain place) | examples=We are staying in Detroit; we are not moving to Cincinnati
3. definition=dwell | examples=You can stay with me while you are in town
4. definition=continue in a place, position, or situation | examples=After graduation, she stayed on in Cambridge as a student adviser
5. definition=remain behind | examples=I had to stay at home and watch the children
6. definition=stop or halt | examples=Please stay the bloodshed!
7. definition=stay behind | examples=The smell stayed in the room
8. definition=hang on during a trial of endurance | examples=ride out the storm
9. definition=stop a judicial process | examples=The judge stayed the execution order
10. definition=fasten with stays
11. definition=overcome or allay | examples=quell my hunger

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

Sentence: It is a passion that usually <t>stays</t> in the tower, however.

Senses:
1. stay the same; remain in a certain state
2. stay put (in a certain place)
3. dwell
4. continue in a place, position, or situation
5. remain behind
6. stop or halt
7. stay behind (The smell stayed in the room)
8. hang on during a trial of endurance
9. stop a judicial process
10. fasten with stays
11. overcome or allay

We need to pick the sense that matches the usage: "It is a passion that usually stays in the tower, however."

"Stays" here means remains, stays put in a location (the tower). The passion usually remains within the tower. It doesn't mean remain in a certain state (1) because it's about location "in the tower". Sense 2 is "stay put (in a certain place)" with examples: "We are staying in Detroit; we are not moving to Cincinnati". That fits location. Sense 3 is "dwell" (you can stay with me). But "stay put (in a certain place)" is location. Sense 4: "continue in a place, position, or situation" - could also fit, but seems more about continuing to stay on. Sense 5: remain behind. Sense 7: stay behind (smell stayed in the room). The sentence says "stays in the tower", meaning it remains there. Let's see which sense best matches "stays in the tower" as a location. Sense 2: stay put (in a certain place). Sense 4: continue in a place, position, or situation. Difference: stay put is simply remain in a place, not leaving. The passion stays in the tower, i.e., doesn't leave it. I'd lean towards 2. But let's check carefully. The example for 2: "We are staying in Detroit; we are not moving to Cincinnati" - staying in a city. That's analogous to staying in the tower. Sense 4: "After graduation, she stayed on in Cambridge as a student adviser" - this implies continuing in a place/position after a certain point. The sentence doesn't have that "continuing after" context. So 2 seems best.

Thus, the answer is 2.

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

Sentence: It is a passion that usually stays in the <t>tower</t>, however.

Senses:
1. definition=a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
2. definition=anything that approximates the shape of a column or tower | examples=the test tube held a column of white powder
3. definition=a powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships

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

Sentence: "It is a passion that usually stays in the <t>tower</t>, however."

Senses:
1. a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
2. anything that approximates the shape of a column or tower (examples: the test tube held a column of white powder)
3. a powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships

We need to interpret "tower" in this context. The phrase "stays in the tower" might be an idiom or metaphor. "Tower" could mean a tower as in a building, or perhaps a figurative use. Could it be referring to a "tower" in the sense of an ivory tower, meaning a place of seclusion or intellectual isolation? "It is a passion that usually stays in the tower" - that seems like "ivory tower" meaning an isolated environment where one is disconnected from practical concerns. But "ivory tower" is not a separate sense here; sense 1 is literally a structure. Since it's used figuratively, it might still refer to sense 1, because the figurative meaning derives from the physical structure.

But let's see: Are there any other meanings? "Tower" might also be a verb or something, but these are the only senses provided. Sense 2 is "anything that approximates the shape of a column or tower", like a column of powder. Not likely. Sense 3 is a type of boat. Not likely.

So the sense is 1: a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or attached to a larger building. The phrase "stays in the tower" likely evokes a tower as a place (like a castle tower, or ivory tower). Thus, sense 1 is the correct one.

We only return the number.

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

Sentence: It is a passion that usually stays in the tower, <t>however</t>.

Senses:
1. definition=despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession) | examples=although I'm a little afraid, however I'd like to try it
2. definition=by contrast; on the other hand | examples=the first part was easy; the second, however, took hours
3. definition=to whatever degree or extent | examples=The results, however general, are important
4. definition=in whatever way or manner | examples=Victory, however it was brought about, was sweet

reasoning_content:
We are given a sentence: "It is a passion that usually stays in the tower, however." We need to determine which numbered sense of "however" (with definitions and examples) is used in this sentence. The senses are:

1. despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession) | examples: although I'm a little afraid, however I'd like to try it
2. by contrast; on the other hand | examples: the first part was easy; the second, however, took hours
3. to whatever degree or extent | examples: The results, however general, are important
4. in whatever way or manner | examples: Victory, however it was brought about, was sweet

The sentence has "however" at the end, separated by a comma: "...stays in the tower, however." This looks like it could be sense 1 or sense 2, as both can appear at the end of a clause. Sense 1 is "despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession)". The example given: "although I'm a little afraid, however I'd like to try it" is a bit odd; usually "however" as an adverb meaning "nevertheless" can appear at the end: "I'm a little afraid; I'd like to try it, however." That fits "despite anything to the contrary." Sense 2 is "by contrast; on the other hand," like "the first part was easy; the second, however, took hours." That also can appear at the end: "The first part was easy; the second took hours, however." But in that case, it's contrasting two things. In the given sentence, there's no explicit contrast with another part; it says "It is a passion that usually stays in the tower, however." This suggests that despite the fact that it usually stays in the tower, there might be an exception or something contrary. The word "however" here means "nevertheless" or "but". It indicates a concession or a contrast with something previously mentioned? Since the sentence is isolated, we need to interpret the use. Typically, "however" at the end of a sentence means "nevertheless" (sense 1). Sense 2 is contrast, but often used to compare two things; it can also mean "on the other hand" as a sentence adverb. In many dictionaries, "however" at the end of a sentence meaning "nevertheless" is the same as sense 1. The example for sense 1 actually uses "however" after a concession, but the example is weird: "although I'm a little afraid, however I'd like to try it" - that's often considered incorrect because "although" and "however" together is redundant. But the definition "despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession)" fits "nevertheless". Sense 2 is "by contrast; on the other hand", which is similar but is used when contrasting two parallel items. In "It is a passion that usually stays in the tower, however," it implies "but" or "however, it doesn't always" or something like that? The sentence alone could be contrasting with an unstated idea: "[Something else happens, but] it is a passion that usually stays in the tower, however." Without more context, it seems to be the "nevertheless" sense, meaning "despite what might be expected." That's sense 1.

Let's double-check: Sense 3 and 4 are not applicable because those require "however" to be immediately followed by an adjective/adverb or a clause (however general, however it was brought about). Here "however" stands alone at the end, so it's either 1 or 2. Between 1 and 2, the main difference is that 1 is "despite anything to the contrary" (concessive), while 2 is "by contrast; on the other hand" (contrasting two specific things). In the example for 2, "the first part was easy; the second, however, took hours" - it's contrasting first and second parts. In the given sentence, there's no explicit two-part contrast; it's just a statement followed by "however." That suggests it's an afterthought meaning "nevertheless." So sense 1 fits better. Also, the example for sense 1 includes "however" after a concession (although...) which might be slightly different syntactically, but the meaning "despite anything to the contrary" is exactly the "nevertheless" meaning. I'll go with 1.

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

Sentence: <t>More</t> often than not, ringers think of the church as something stuck on the bottom of the belfry.

Senses:
1. definition=used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs | examples=more interesting
2. definition=comparative of much; to a greater degree or extent | examples=he works more now

reasoning_content:
We are given a sentence: "<t>More</t> often than not, ringers think of the church as something stuck on the bottom of the belfry."

We need to identify which of the two senses of "more" is used. The senses are:

1. definition=used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs | examples=more interesting
2. definition=comparative of much; to a greater degree or extent | examples=he works more now

In the sentence, "more often than not" is an idiomatic phrase meaning "usually" or "as often as not". Here, "more" is part of "more often". "Often" is an adverb. "More often" is the comparative form of "often". So "more" is used to form the comparative of the adverb "often". This matches sense 1: "used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs". Example given: "more interesting". So "more often" fits that pattern.

Sense 2 is the comparative of "much", meaning "to a greater degree or extent", as in "he works more now". That would be used as a standalone adverb, not directly modifying another adjective or adverb to form its comparative. In "more often than not", "more" is directly modifying "often" to make it comparative. So it's sense 1.

Thus, the answer is 1.

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

Sentence: More <t>often</t> than not, ringers think of the church as something stuck on the bottom of the belfry.

Senses:
1. definition=many times at short intervals | examples=we often met over a cup of coffee
2. definition=frequently or in great quantities | examples=I don't drink much
3. definition=in many cases or instances

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

Sentence: More <t>often</t> than not, ringers think of the church as something stuck on the bottom of the belfry.

Senses:
1. many times at short intervals | examples=we often met over a cup of coffee
2. frequently or in great quantities | examples=I don't drink much
3. in many cases or instances

We need to determine which sense matches "more often than not". The phrase "more often than not" means "usually" or "more than half the time", i.e., in most cases. It doesn't mean "many times at short intervals" (sense 1) or "frequently or in great quantities" (sense 2). Sense 3 is "in many cases or instances", which fits "more often than not" as it's about frequency of occurrence in cases/instances.

Thus, answer is 3

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

Sentence: More often than not, <t>ringers</t> think of the church as something stuck on the bottom of the belfry.

Senses:
1. definition=a person who rings church bells (as for summoning the congregation)
2. definition=a person who is almost identical to another
3. definition=a contestant entered in a competition under false pretenses
4. definition=(horseshoes) the successful throw of a horseshoe or quoit so as to encircle a stake or peg

reasoning_content:
We are given a sentence: "More often than not, <t>ringers</t> think of the church as something stuck on the bottom of the belfry."

And we have four senses for "ringer":
1. a person who rings church bells
2. a person who is almost identical to another
3. a contestant entered in a competition under false pretenses
4. (horseshoes) the successful throw of a horseshoe or quoit so as to encircle a stake or peg

We need to determine which sense is used in the sentence. The sentence mentions "ringers" thinking of the church as something stuck on the bottom of the belfry. A belfry is a bell tower. So the context involves church bells. The "ringers" in this context are likely people who ring church bells. Sense 1 fits: "a person who rings church bells (as for summoning the congregation)". The other senses don't relate to church bells. So the answer is sense 1.

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

Sentence: More often than not, ringers <t>think of</t> the church as something stuck on the bottom of the belfry.

Senses:
1. definition=keep in mind for attention or consideration | examples=Remember the Alamo
2. definition=take into consideration, have in view | examples=He entertained the notion of moving to South America
3. definition=look on as or consider | examples=she looked on this affair as a joke
4. definition=intend to refer to | examples=I'm thinking of good food when I talk about France
5. definition=devise or invent | examples=He thought up a plan to get rich quickly
6. definition=choose in one's mind | examples=Think of any integer between 1 and 25

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

Sentence: More often than not, ringers <t>think of</t> the church as something stuck on the bottom of the belfry.

We have senses:

1. keep in mind for attention or consideration | examples=Remember the Alamo
2. take into consideration, have in view | examples=He entertained the notion of moving to South America
3. look on as or consider | examples=she looked on this affair as a joke
4. intend to refer to | examples=I'm thinking of good food when I talk about France
5. devise or invent | examples=He thought up a plan to get rich quickly
6. choose in one's mind | examples=Think of any integer between 1 and 25

In the sentence, "ringers think of the church as something stuck on the bottom of the belfry." This construction "think of X as Y" means to consider X as Y, to have a particular opinion or view of X. So sense 3: "look on as or consider" fits perfectly. The example given: "she looked on this affair as a joke" is analogous to "think of the church as something stuck".

Thus, the answer is


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

Sentence: More often than not, ringers think of the <t>church</t> as something stuck on the bottom of the belfry.

Senses:
1. definition=one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
2. definition=a place for public (especially Christian) worship | examples=the church was empty
3. definition=a service conducted in a house of worship | examples=don't be late for church
4. definition=the body of people who attend or belong to a particular local church | examples=our church is hosting a picnic next week

reasoning_content:
We need to determine which sense of "church" is used in the sentence: "More often than not, ringers think of the church as something stuck on the bottom of the belfry."

The senses provided:
1. a group of Christians (denomination)
2. a place for public worship (building)
3. a service conducted in a house of worship
4. the body of people who attend or belong to a particular local church

The sentence talks about "ringers" (bell ringers) thinking of "the church" as something stuck on the bottom of the belfry. A belfry is a bell tower, often part of a church building. The "church" here likely refers to the physical building, i.e., the place of worship, which is where the belfry is located. The phrase "something stuck on the bottom of the belfry" implies the physical structure: the church building is below the belfry. So sense 2 (a place for public worship) fits best.

Let's verify: "the church was empty" is example for sense 2. The building. Sense 1 is denomination, sense 3 is a service, sense 4 is congregation. The sentence is about the physical building. So answer is 2.


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

Sentence: More often than not, ringers think of the church as something stuck on the <t>bottom</t> of the belfry.

Senses:
1. definition=the lower side of anything
2. definition=the lowest part of anything | examples=they started at the bottom of the hill
3. definition=the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on | examples=he deserves a good kick in the butt
4. definition=the second half of an inning; while the home team is at bat
5. definition=a depression forming the ground under a body of water | examples=he searched for treasure on the ocean bed
6. definition=low-lying alluvial land near a river
7. definition=a cargo ship | examples=they did much of their overseas trade in foreign bottoms

reasoning_content:
We need to determine which numbered sense of "bottom" is used in the sentence: "More often than not, ringers think of the church as something stuck on the bottom of the belfry."

Let's analyze. The sentence is about ringers (bell ringers) thinking of the church as something stuck on the bottom of the belfry. A belfry is a bell tower or the part of a bell tower where bells are hung. So "bottom of the belfry" likely refers to the lowest part of the belfry. The sense that matches is "the lowest part of anything" with an example: "they started at the bottom of the hill." That is sense number 2. Let's verify other senses:
1. the lower side of anything (this might be similar but "lowest part" is more specific for a location like belfry. The sentence says "stuck on the bottom of the belfry" meaning attached to the lowest part, not the underside. "Lower side" might imply a surface, but here it's a part of a structure. Sense 2 explicitly says "the lowest part of anything," example hill. That fits perfectly.)
3. buttocks - no.
4. baseball - no.
5. depression under body of water - no.
6. low-lying alluvial land - no.
7. cargo ship - no.
Thus, the answer is 2.

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

Sentence: When their changes are <t>completed</t>, and after they have worked up a sweat, ringers often skip off to the local pub, leaving worship for others below.

Senses:
1. definition=come or bring to a finish or an end | examples=He finished the dishes
2. definition=bring to a whole, with all the necessary parts or elements | examples=A child would complete the family
3. definition=complete or carry out | examples=discharge one's duties
4. definition=complete a pass
5. definition=write all the required information onto a form | examples=fill out this questionnaire, please!

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

Sentence: "When their changes are <t>completed</t>, and after they have worked up a sweat, ringers often skip off to the local pub, leaving worship for others below."

Senses:
1. definition=come or bring to a finish or an end | examples=He finished the dishes
2. definition=bring to a whole, with all the necessary parts or elements | examples=A child would complete the family
3. definition=complete or carry out | examples=discharge one's duties
4. definition=complete a pass
5. definition=write all the required information onto a form | examples=fill out this questionnaire, please!

I need to determine which sense fits the word "completed" in the context. The sentence mentions "ringers" (bell ringers) and "changes" (a sequence of bell ringing). So "changes are completed" means the ringing of the changes is finished, brought to an end. That matches sense 1: "come or bring to a finish or an end".

Sense 2 is about making something whole, like adding a missing part. Sense 3 is about carrying out or performing (like duties). Sense 4 is specific to football (complete a pass). Sense 5 is about filling out a form. Clearly sense 1 is correct.

Thus answer is 1.

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

Sentence: When their changes are completed, and after they have <t>worked up</t> a sweat, ringers often skip off to the local pub, leaving worship for others below.

Senses:
1. definition=form or accumulate steadily | examples=Resistance to the manager's plan built up quickly
2. definition=develop | examples=we worked up an as of an appetite
3. definition=bolster or strengthen | examples=We worked up courage
4. definition=come up with | examples=His colleagues worked out his interesting idea

reasoning_content:
We are given a sentence with the phrase "worked up a sweat". We need to identify which numbered sense matches this usage. The senses are:

1. form or accumulate steadily (example: Resistance to the manager's plan built up quickly)
2. develop (example: we worked up an as of an appetite) — note: "as of an appetite" seems like a typo, probably "worked up an appetite"
3. bolster or strengthen (example: We worked up courage)
4. come up with (example: His colleagues worked out his interesting idea) — wait, the example says "worked out", but the sense is for "work up"? The prompt says "work_up" and the senses are for "work_up"? The examples given: 1. built up, 2. worked up an appetite, 3. worked up courage, 4. worked out his interesting idea. Possibly sense 4 is "work up" meaning "come up with"? But the example says "worked out". It might be a mistake, but we need to pick the sense for "worked up a sweat".

"worked up a sweat" means to exert oneself physically to the point of sweating. It's an idiomatic expression similar to "worked up an appetite" or "worked up a lather". It means to develop or generate a sweat through effort. So it's closest to sense 2: develop (example: worked up an appetite). Sense 3 is "bolster or strengthen" like "worked up courage". That's a different nuance, where you build up an emotion or state (courage). But "worked up a sweat" is developing a physical condition. Both 2 and 3 are similar, but typically "work up a sweat" is analogous to "work up an appetite", meaning to develop it through activity. Sense 3 is more about strengthening an inner quality. The example for sense 2 explicitly says "we worked up an as of an appetite" (probably "we worked up an appetite"). So sense 2 is the best match.

Thus the answer is 2.


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

Sentence: When their changes are completed, and after they have worked up a <t>sweat</t>, ringers often skip off to the local pub, leaving worship for others below.

Senses:
1. definition=salty fluid secreted by sweat glands | examples=sweat poured off his brow
2. definition=agitation resulting from active worry | examples=don't get in a stew
3. definition=condensation of moisture on a cold surface | examples=the cold glasses were streaked with sweat
4. definition=use of physical or mental energy; hard work | examples=he got an A for effort

reasoning_content:
We are given a sentence and a list of numbered senses for the word "sweat". We need to determine which sense is used in the sentence.

Sentence: "When their changes are completed, and after they have worked up a <t>sweat</t>, ringers often skip off to the local pub, leaving worship for others below."

The phrase is "worked up a sweat". "Work up a sweat" is an idiom meaning to exert oneself physically to the point of sweating. But let's see the senses:

1. salty fluid secreted by sweat glands (literal sweat)
2. agitation resulting from active worry
3. condensation of moisture on a cold surface
4. use of physical or mental energy; hard work

The phrase "worked up a sweat" typically means to engage in physical exertion that causes one to sweat. However, sense 4 is "use of physical or mental energy; hard work". That's essentially the meaning of "worked up a sweat" in a figurative sense? But "worked up a sweat" literally means producing sweat (sense 1) but the phrase might be used figuratively for effort. Let's check the context: ringers (bell ringers) are doing physical activity (ringing bells), which makes them sweat, then they go to the pub. The sentence says "after they have worked up a sweat". It likely refers to literal sweating (sense 1) because it's physical exertion that produces sweat. But sense 4 is "use of physical or mental energy; hard work" which is also related. The phrase "worked up a sweat" could be interpreted as the effort itself, but "sweat" here is the noun. "Worked up a sweat" means they have exerted themselves enough to produce sweat. So "sweat" refers to the salty fluid. I think sense 1 is literal sweat. The phrase "worked up a sweat" uses "sweat" in sense 1. For example, "he worked up a sweat mowing the lawn" means he sweated. So sense 1.

Let's confirm: The sentence is from a context about bell ringers. They ring bells (physical exertion), work up a sweat (perspire), then go to the pub. "Sweat" here is the literal fluid. So answer is 1.


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

Sentence: When their changes are completed, and after they have worked up a sweat, <t>ringers</t> often skip off to the local pub, leaving worship for others below.

Senses:
1. definition=a person who rings church bells (as for summoning the congregation)
2. definition=a person who is almost identical to another
3. definition=a contestant entered in a competition under false pretenses
4. definition=(horseshoes) the successful throw of a horseshoe or quoit so as to encircle a stake or peg

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

Sentence: "When their changes are completed, and after they have worked up a sweat, <t>ringers</t> often skip off to the local pub, leaving worship for others below."

Senses:
1. definition=a person who rings church bells (as for summoning the congregation)
2. definition=a person who is almost identical to another
3. definition=a contestant entered in a competition under false pretenses
4. definition=(horseshoes) the successful throw of a horseshoe or quoit so as to encircle a stake or peg

In the sentence, context: "changes" refers to change ringing, which is ringing church bells in a sequence of permutations. "Ringers" are people who ring church bells. "skip off to the local pub, leaving worship for others below" - they ring the bells, then go to the pub. So "ringers" here means bell ringers. That matches sense 1.

Therefore, answer: 1


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

Sentence: When their changes are completed, and after they have worked up a sweat, ringers <t>often</t> skip off to the local pub, leaving worship for others below.

Senses:
1. definition=many times at short intervals | examples=we often met over a cup of coffee
2. definition=frequently or in great quantities | examples=I don't drink much
3. definition=in many cases or instances

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

Sentence: "When their changes are completed, and after they have worked up a sweat, ringers <t>often</t> skip off to the local pub, leaving worship for others below."

Senses:
1. definition=many times at short intervals | examples=we often met over a cup of coffee
2. definition=frequently or in great quantities | examples=I don't drink much
3. definition=in many cases or instances

We need to determine which sense matches the usage of "often" in the sentence. The sentence says "ringers often skip off to the local pub", meaning that this action happens frequently, on many occasions. It does not necessarily imply "many times at short intervals" (sense 1) - that's a specific nuance. Sense 2 says "frequently or in great quantities", but the example "I don't drink much" suggests the "in great quantities" meaning, which is not applicable here. Sense 3 says "in many cases or instances", which is a common general definition of "often". In this sentence, "often" means "on many occasions" or "frequently", which aligns with sense 3. Sense 1 implies short intervals, which is not necessarily the case. Sense 2 includes "in great quantities" which is for things like "I don't drink often" meaning "I don't drink much"? But the example "I don't drink much" indicates that sense 2 is about frequency of actions but with a quantity nuance? Actually, the definition "frequently or in great quantities" matches the adverb "often" in sentences like "I don't drink often" can mean "I don't drink frequently" or "I don't drink large amounts"? Wait, "I don't drink much" is usually an example of "much" not "often". This is odd. Sense 2 might be mislabeled. But regardless, the most appropriate sense for "often" meaning "frequently, in many instances" is sense 3. Many dictionaries list "often" as "many times; frequently" or "in many instances". The nuance of "at short intervals" is specific. I'll go with 3.


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

Sentence: When their changes are completed, and after they have worked up a sweat, ringers often <t>skip</t> off to the local pub, leaving worship for others below.

Senses:
1. definition=bypass | examples=He skipped a row in the text and so the sentence was incomprehensible
2. definition=intentionally fail to attend | examples=cut class
3. definition=jump lightly
4. definition=leave suddenly | examples=She persuaded him to decamp
5. definition=bound off one point after another
6. definition=cause to skip over a surface | examples=Skip a stone across the pond

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

Sentence: "When their changes are completed, and after they have worked up a sweat, ringers often <t>skip</t> off to the local pub, leaving worship for others below."

Senses:
1. definition=bypass | examples=He skipped a row in the text and so the sentence was incomprehensible
2. definition=intentionally fail to attend | examples=cut class
3. definition=jump lightly
4. definition=leave suddenly | examples=She persuaded him to decamp
5. definition=bound off one point after another
6. definition=cause to skip over a surface | examples=Skip a stone across the pond

We need to determine which sense matches "skip off" in the sentence. The phrase is "skip off to the local pub". "Skip off" means to leave quickly or suddenly, often in a carefree manner. Looking at the definitions:
- 1: bypass - not quite right; skipping a row in text is omitting, not leaving for a pub.
- 2: intentionally fail to attend - "skip class" but here it's "skip off to the pub", meaning they leave and go to the pub. It's not failing to attend something, it's leaving after completing something.
- 3: jump lightly - literal jumping, not metaphorical.
- 4: leave suddenly - "decamp" - "She persuaded him to decamp" means to leave suddenly or secretly. "Skip off" can mean to leave quickly, often in a lighthearted way. This matches well.
- 5: bound off one point after another - like skipping in a game, or skipping a stone? This is like rebounding.
- 6: cause to skip over a surface - like skipping a stone.

Sense 4: "leave suddenly" fits "skip off to the local pub" meaning they leave (the church, presumably) and go to the pub. The example "She persuaded him to decamp" uses a synonym "decamp" which means to depart suddenly or secretly. So sense 4 is the most appropriate.

Thus answer is 4.

provider: GMICloud


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

Sentence: When their changes are completed, and after they have worked up a sweat, ringers often skip off to the <t>local</t> pub, leaving worship for others below.

Senses:
1. definition=relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area | examples=local taxes
2. definition=of or belonging to or characteristic of a particular locality or neighborhood | examples=local customs
3. definition=affecting only a restricted part or area of the body | examples=local anesthesia

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

Sentence: "When their changes are completed, and after they have worked up a sweat, ringers often skip off to the <t>local</t> pub, leaving worship for others below."

Senses:
1. definition=relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area | examples=local taxes
2. definition=of or belonging to or characteristic of a particular locality or neighborhood | examples=local customs
3. definition=affecting only a restricted part or area of the body | examples=local anesthesia

In the sentence, "local pub" means a pub that is nearby, in the neighborhood. It's not about administration (sense 1), nor about body parts (sense 3). It's about belonging to a particular locality. So sense 2: "of or belonging to or characteristic of a particular locality or neighborhood". That fits perfectly.

Thus, answer is 2.


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

Sentence: When their changes are completed, and after they have worked up a sweat, ringers often skip off to the local pub, <t>leaving</t> worship for others below.

Senses:
1. definition=go away from a place | examples=At what time does your train leave?
2. definition=go and leave behind, either intentionally or by neglect or forgetfulness | examples=She left a mess when she moved out
3. definition=act or be so as to become in a specified state | examples=The inflation left them penniless
4. definition=leave unchanged or undisturbed or refrain from taking | examples=leave it as is
5. definition=move out of or depart from | examples=leave the room
6. definition=make a possibility or provide opportunity for; permit to be attainable or cause to remain | examples=This leaves no room for improvement
7. definition=have as a result or residue | examples=The water left a mark on the silk dress
8. definition=remove oneself from an association with or participation in | examples=She wants to leave
9. definition=put into the care or protection of someone | examples=He left the decision to his deputy
10. definition=leave or give by will after one's death | examples=My aunt bequeathed me all her jewelry
11. definition=have left or have as a remainder | examples=That left the four of us
12. definition=be survived by after one's death | examples=He left six children
13. definition=transmit (knowledge or skills) | examples=give a secret to the Russians
14. definition=leave behind unintentionally | examples=I forgot my umbrella in the restaurant

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

Sentence: "When their changes are completed, and after they have worked up a sweat, ringers often skip off to the local pub, leaving worship for others below."

We need to interpret "leaving worship for others below". The ringers (bell ringers) after completing their changes (bell ringing changes) and working up a sweat, go to the pub. They leave worship for others below. Meaning they depart from the place of worship, leaving the act of worship (or the worship service) to be done by others who are below (in the church). Or they abandon worship and let others do it. Which sense fits?

Let's look at the senses:

1. go away from a place (e.g., At what time does your train leave?)
2. go and leave behind, either intentionally or by neglect or forgetfulness (e.g., She left a mess when she moved out)
3. act or be so as to become in a specified state (e.g., The inflation left them penniless)
4. leave unchanged or undisturbed or refrain from taking (e.g., leave it as is)
5. move out of or depart from (e.g., leave the room)
6. make a possibility or provide opportunity for; permit to be attainable or cause to remain (e.g., This leaves no room for improvement)
7. have as a result or residue (e.g., The water left a mark on the silk dress)
8. remove oneself from an association with or participation in (e.g., She wants to leave)
9. put into the care or protection of someone (e.g., He left the decision to his deputy)
10. leave or give by will after one's death
11. have left or have as a remainder
12. be survived by after one's death
13. transmit (knowledge or skills)
14. leave behind unintentionally

Now, "leaving worship for others below" means they are departing and leaving the worship to be done by others. It's like "leaving the task to others". Sense 9: "put into the care or protection of someone" - "He left the decision to his deputy". That fits: they leave worship to the care of others. Or sense 2: "go and leave behind... intentionally" - "She left a mess". But "leaving worship for others" implies entrusting or assigning it to others. "Leave something for someone" often means to leave it for them to do. For example, "I'll leave the cooking to you." That aligns with sense 9: "put into the care or protection of someone". Let's check the example: "He left the decision to his deputy." That's exactly the structure "leave X to Y". In the sentence, it's "leaving worship for others below" (for others = to others). So sense 9 seems best.

Is there any other? Sense 8: "remove oneself from an association with or participation in". That could also be plausible: they are leaving participation in worship. But "leaving worship for others" implies transferring it to others, not just quitting. Sense 9 captures the "to/for others" part. The phrase "leave something for someone" is often defined as entrusting. Let's check sense 6: "make a possibility or provide opportunity for" - "This leaves no room for improvement" is about resulting state, not entrusting. Sense 2 is "leave behind", but "leave a mess" doesn't have the "for others" sense of entrusting. So 9 is the best match.

Thus, the answer is 9.

provider: Parasail


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

Sentence: When their changes are completed, and after they have worked up a sweat, ringers often skip off to the local pub, leaving <t>worship</t> for others below.

Senses:
1. definition=the activity of worshipping
2. definition=a feeling of profound love and admiration

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

Sentence: "When their changes are completed, and after they have worked up a sweat, ringers often skip off to the local pub, leaving <t>worship</t> for others below."

Senses:
1. definition=the activity of worshipping
2. definition=a feeling of profound love and admiration

We need to interpret the sentence. Who are "ringers"? This likely refers to bell ringers (church bell ringers). They complete their changes (bell ringing changes), work up a sweat, and then skip off to the pub, leaving worship for others below. "Below" might refer to the church below the bell tower, or the people in the church who are worshiping. So "worship" here refers to the religious activity of worshipping, i.e., the act of worship in a church service. The bell ringers are leaving that activity to others. It does not mean a feeling of profound love and admiration. So sense 1 is correct. The answer should be 1.


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

Sentence: When their changes are completed, and after they have worked up a sweat, ringers often skip off to the local pub, leaving worship for others <t>below</t>.

Senses:
1. definition=in or to a place that is lower
2. definition=at a later place | examples=see below
3. definition=(in writing) see below | examples=vide infra
4. definition=on a floor below | examples=the tenants live downstairs
5. definition=further down | examples=see under for further discussion

reasoning_content:
We are given a sentence: "When their changes are completed, and after they have worked up a sweat, ringers often skip off to the local pub, leaving worship for others <t>below</t>."

We have senses numbered 1 to 5. We need to identify which sense of "below" is used in the sentence. The senses:
1. in or to a place that is lower
2. at a later place | examples=see below
3. (in writing) see below | examples=vide infra
4. on a floor below | examples=the tenants live downstairs
5. further down | examples=see under for further discussion

We need to return only the number.

Let's analyze the sentence: "leaving worship for others below." Here, "others below" likely refers to people who are downstairs or on a lower floor? The context is about ringers (bell ringers) who finish their changes and go to the pub, leaving worship for others below. In a church, bell ringers are typically in a tower or an upper chamber. They ring the bells, then leave, and the worship (service) is attended by others who are "below" in the main church. So "below" means physically on a lower floor or in the lower part of the church. It seems like sense 1: "in or to a place that is lower" is a general definition. Sense 4: "on a floor below" is more specific. The phrase "others below" means the people who are downstairs in the church. It could be sense 4 because it's specifying a floor below. Let's compare: sense 1 is "in or to a place that is lower" – very general. Sense 4 is "on a floor below" with example "the tenants live downstairs". The word "below" in the sentence is an adverb? Actually, "others below" – "below" is an adverb or adjective modifying "others"? It means "the others who are below". That is a spatial location: in the lower part of the building. Since it's about people, and they are in the church while the ringers are in the tower, it specifically refers to being on a lower floor. Often dictionaries separate a general sense "in a lower place" from "on a lower floor" (like downstairs). The sentence context strongly suggests the ringers are up in the bell tower and they leave, while the congregation is "below" in the church itself. That matches "on a floor below". So sense 4 seems appropriate.

Check other senses: sense 2 and 3 are about text references ("see below"). sense 5 "further down" might be similar, examples "see under". Not applicable. So between 1 and 4, 4 is more specific and fits the "floor" context. So answer is 4.


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

Sentence: This does not sit <t>well</t> with some clerics.

Senses:
1. definition=(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (`good' is a nonstandard dialectal variant for `well') | examples=the children behaved well
2. definition=thoroughly or completely; fully; often used as a combining form; ; ; ; ; , | examples=The problem is well understood
3. definition=indicating high probability; in all likelihood | examples=I might well do it
4. definition=(used for emphasis or as an intensifier) entirely or fully | examples=a book well worth reading
5. definition=to a suitable or appropriate extent or degree | examples=the project was well underway
6. definition=favorably; with approval | examples=their neighbors spoke well of them
7. definition=to a great extent or degree | examples=I'm afraid the film was well over budget
8. definition=with great or especially intimate knowledge | examples=we knew them well
9. definition=with prudence or propriety | examples=You would do well to say nothing more
10. definition=with skill or in a pleasing manner | examples=she dances well
11. definition=in a manner affording benefit or advantage | examples=she married well
12. definition=in financial comfort | examples=They live well
13. definition=without unusual distress or resentment; with good humor | examples=took the joke well

reasoning_content:
We need to determine which sense of "well" is used in the sentence: "This does not sit well with some clerics." The phrase "sit well" is idiomatic, meaning to be agreeable or acceptable. So "well" here indicates favorably or with approval, or perhaps without distress. Let's check the senses.

Sense 1: in a good or proper or satisfactory manner... (e.g., children behaved well). "Sit well" might fit "satisfactory manner" but it's more idiomatic: "does not sit well" means it is not well received, not acceptable.

Sense 6: favorably; with approval (e.g., neighbors spoke well of them). "Sit well" often means to be well received, to be looked upon favorably. That matches: "does not sit well" = is not favorably received by some clerics.

Sense 13: without unusual distress or resentment; with good humor (e.g., took the joke well). That could also fit: "does not sit well" might mean it causes distress or resentment. However, "sit well" is often defined as "to be acceptable or pleasing". Let's see typical usage: "That comment didn't sit well with me." It implies I found it disagreeable, not favorable. So "well" here means favorably/in a pleasing manner. Sense 6 is "favorably; with approval". Sense 13 is "without unusual distress or resentment", like taking a joke well. "Sit well" is more about being agreeable, so I'd lean towards 6. Let's check if any dictionary matches "sit well" with sense 6. Merriam-Webster defines "sit well" as "to be agreeable". Agreeable means favorably or with approval. So sense 6: favorably; with approval. I'll pick 6.


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

Sentence: With <t>membership</t> of the Church of England steadily dwindling, strong-willed vicars are pressing equally strong-willed and often non-religious ringers to attend services.

Senses:
1. definition=the body of members of an organization or group | examples=they polled their membership
2. definition=the state of being a member

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

Sentence: "With <t>membership</t> of the Church of England steadily dwindling, strong-willed vicars are pressing equally strong-willed and often non-religious ringers to attend services."

Senses provided:
1. definition=the body of members of an organization or group | examples=they polled their membership
2. definition=the state of being a member

We need to decide which sense is used. The sentence says "membership of the Church of England steadily dwindling". Does it mean the body of members (the collective group) is dwindling? Or does it mean the state of being a member is dwindling? Usually, when we say "membership is dwindling", we refer to the number of members, which is the body of members. Sense 1: "the body of members of an organization or group". Sense 2: "the state of being a member". In the sentence, "membership ... dwindling" means the number of members is decreasing. That aligns with sense 1. For example, "membership of the church" means the group of members. If it were sense 2, it would be like "membership has its privileges" or "he applied for membership". So the correct sense is 1.

The answer should be just the number: 1


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

Sentence: With membership of the Church of England <t>steadily</t> dwindling, strong-willed vicars are pressing equally strong-willed and often non-religious ringers to attend services.

Senses:
1. definition=at a steady rate or pace | examples=his interest eroded steadily
2. definition=in a steady manner | examples=he could still walk steadily

reasoning_content:
We are given a sentence and need to identify which sense of "steadily" (marked with <t></t>) is used. The two senses are:

1. at a steady rate or pace (example: his interest eroded steadily)
2. in a steady manner (example: he could still walk steadily)

The sentence: "With membership of the Church of England steadily dwindling, strong-willed vicars are pressing equally strong-willed and often non-religious ringers to attend services."

Here, "steadily dwindling" means that the membership is decreasing at a steady rate or pace. It's not about the manner of an action like walking steadily; it's about a continuous, consistent rate of decline. So sense 1 fits.

Thus, the answer is 1.

provider: Novita


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

Sentence: With membership of the Church of England steadily dwindling, strong-willed <t>vicars</t> are pressing equally strong-willed and often non-religious ringers to attend services.

Senses:
1. definition=a Roman Catholic priest who acts for another higher-ranking clergyman
2. definition=(Episcopal Church) a clergyman in charge of a chapel
3. definition=(Church of England) a clergyman appointed to act as priest of a parish

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

Sentence: "With membership of the Church of England steadily dwindling, strong-willed <t>vicars</t> are pressing equally strong-willed and often non-religious ringers to attend services."

Senses given:
1. definition=a Roman Catholic priest who acts for another higher-ranking clergyman
2. definition=(Episcopal Church) a clergyman in charge of a chapel
3. definition=(Church of England) a clergyman appointed to act as priest of a parish

The sentence mentions "Church of England", so the vicars are in the Church of England context. Therefore, sense 3 is the correct one.

Answer: 3


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

Sentence: With membership of the Church of England steadily dwindling, strong-willed vicars are <t>pressing</t> equally strong-willed and often non-religious ringers to attend services.

Senses:
1. definition=exert pressure or force to or upon | examples=He pressed down on the boards
2. definition=force or impel in an indicated direction | examples=I urged him to finish his studies
3. definition=to be oppressive or burdensome; , | examples=weigh heavily on the mind
4. definition=place between two surfaces and apply weight or pressure | examples=pressed flowers
5. definition=squeeze or press together | examples=she compressed her lips
6. definition=crowd closely | examples=The crowds pressed along the street
7. definition=create by pressing | examples=Press little holes into the soft clay
8. definition=be urgent | examples=This is a pressing problem
9. definition=exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for | examples=The liberal party pushed for reforms
10. definition=press from a plastic | examples=press a record
11. definition=make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby | examples=`Now push hard,' said the doctor to the woman
12. definition=press and smooth with a heated iron | examples=press your shirts
13. definition=lift weights | examples=This guy can press 300 pounds
14. definition=ask for or request earnestly | examples=The prophet bid all people to become good persons

reasoning_content:
We are asked: "Which numbered sense of "press" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: With membership of the Church of England steadily dwindling, strong-willed vicars are <t>pressing</t> equally strong-willed and often non-religious ringers to attend services.

Senses: ..."

We need to choose the sense that matches the usage of "pressing" in the sentence. The sentence says: "strong-willed vicars are pressing equally strong-willed and often non-religious ringers to attend services." Here, "pressing" means urging or putting pressure on someone to do something. It's like "pressing someone to do something". Let's look at the senses:

1. exert pressure or force to or upon (physical pressure)
2. force or impel in an indicated direction (example: "I urged him to finish his studies") – this matches urging someone.
3. to be oppressive or burdensome; weigh heavily on the mind
4. place between two surfaces and apply weight or pressure
5. squeeze or press together
6. crowd closely
7. create by pressing
8. be urgent (adjective pressing problem)
9. exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for (example: "The liberal party pushed for reforms")
10. press from a plastic
11. make strenuous pushing movements during birth
12. press and smooth with a heated iron
13. lift weights
14. ask for or request earnestly (example: "The prophet bid all people to become good persons")

Sense 2: "force or impel in an indicated direction" with example "I urged him to finish his studies" fits "pressing someone to attend services". However, we need to check if there's a better one. Sense 14 is "ask for or request earnestly". That also fits, but "pressing" often implies urging strongly, which is sense 2. The example for sense 2 uses "urged". The vicars are pressing the ringers to attend services – urging them. Sense 14's example is "The prophet bid all people to become good persons" which sounds like a command or earnest request, but "press" in this context is more about urging, which aligns with sense 2. Let's check the exact wording: "force or impel in an indicated direction". The direction is "to attend services". Yes, vicars are forcing/impelling ringers (figuratively) to attend services. So I think sense 2 is correct.

I'll answer: 2.


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

Sentence: With membership of the Church of England steadily dwindling, strong-willed vicars are pressing <t>equally</t> strong-willed and often non-religious ringers to attend services.

Senses:
1. definition=to the same degree (often followed by `as') | examples=they were equally beautiful
2. definition=in equal amounts or shares; in a balanced or impartial way | examples=a class evenly divided between girls and boys

reasoning_content:
We are given a sentence: "With membership of the Church of England steadily dwindling, strong-willed vicars are pressing equally strong-willed and often non-religious ringers to attend services."

We need to determine which sense of "equally" is used. The senses:
1. to the same degree (often followed by 'as') – e.g., "they were equally beautiful" (meaning they were beautiful to the same degree).
2. in equal amounts or shares; in a balanced or impartial way – e.g., "a class evenly divided between girls and boys" (meaning divided in equal shares).

Now, look at the sentence: "strong-willed vicars are pressing equally strong-willed and often non-religious ringers to attend services." Here, "equally" modifies "strong-willed". It means the ringers are strong-willed to the same degree as the vicars are strong-willed. This is sense 1: to the same degree. It is not about dividing something in equal shares, but about degree of an attribute. So the correct sense is 1.

provider: WandB


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

Sentence: With membership of the Church of England steadily dwindling, strong-willed vicars are pressing equally strong-willed and <t>often</t> non-religious ringers to attend services.

Senses:
1. definition=many times at short intervals | examples=we often met over a cup of coffee
2. definition=frequently or in great quantities | examples=I don't drink much
3. definition=in many cases or instances

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

Sentence: "With membership of the Church of England steadily dwindling, strong-willed vicars are pressing equally strong-willed and <t>often</t> non-religious ringers to attend services."

We have three senses:
1. definition=many times at short intervals | examples=we often met over a cup of coffee
2. definition=frequently or in great quantities | examples=I don't drink much
3. definition=in many cases or instances | examples=?

Wait, sense 3 is missing? The user provided:
Senses:
1. definition=many times at short intervals | examples=we often met over a cup of coffee
2. definition=frequently or in great quantities | examples=I don't drink much
3. definition=in many cases or instances

Actually they only gave two? The text says:
Senses:
1. definition=many times at short intervals | examples=we often met over a cup of coffee
2. definition=frequently or in great quantities | examples=I don't drink much
3. definition=in many cases or instances

But then there is no number 3. Let me read carefully:
"Senses:
1. definition=many times at short intervals | examples=we often met over a cup of coffee
2. definition=frequently or in great quantities | examples=I don't drink much
3. definition=in many cases or instances"

Wait, there is a number 3? Actually, in the prompt, after "Senses:" it lists:
1. ...
2. ...
3. definition=in many cases or instances

Yes, it says:
1. definition=many times at short intervals | examples=we often met over a cup of coffee
2. definition=frequently or in great quantities | examples=I don't drink much
3. definition=in many cases or instances

So there are three senses. The third sense definition is "in many cases or instances". I need to determine which sense is used in the sentence: "strong-willed and <t>often</t> non-religious ringers". Here "often" modifies "non-religious" and means that the ringers are frequently non-religious, i.e., in many cases the ringers are non-religious. It doesn't mean "many times at short intervals" (sense 1) or "frequently or in great quantities" (sense 2, which is about frequency of an action or quantity). Sense 3: in many cases or instances, which fits exactly: ringers are often non-religious. So the correct sense is 3.


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

Sentence: With membership of the Church of England steadily dwindling, strong-willed vicars are pressing equally strong-willed and often non-religious <t>ringers</t> to attend services.

Senses:
1. definition=a person who rings church bells (as for summoning the congregation)
2. definition=a person who is almost identical to another
3. definition=a contestant entered in a competition under false pretenses
4. definition=(horseshoes) the successful throw of a horseshoe or quoit so as to encircle a stake or peg

reasoning_content:
We are given a sentence and a list of senses for "ringer". We need to identify which sense is used in the sentence. The sentence is: "With membership of the Church of England steadily dwindling, strong-willed vicars are pressing equally strong-willed and often non-religious ringers to attend services."

The word "ringers" is marked with tags. We need to pick the sense number. Let's look at the senses:

1. a person who rings church bells (as for summoning the congregation)
2. a person who is almost identical to another
3. a contestant entered in a competition under false pretenses
4. (horseshoes) the successful throw of a horseshoe or quoit so as to encircle a stake or peg

In the context: vicars are pressing ringers to attend services. The ringers are described as "often non-religious". They are being pressed to attend services. This does not sound like they are ringing church bells; it sounds like they are being used as substitutes or stand-ins? Wait, "ringer" can mean a substitute, often in sports or competitions, someone brought in fraudulently. But here, "ringers" might refer to people who are brought in to fill the congregation. However, sense 3 is "a contestant entered in a competition under false pretenses". That is close but not exactly "attending services". Sense 2 is "a person who is almost identical to another" like a dead ringer. Sense 1 is literally a bell ringer.

Could "ringers" be used metaphorically to mean people who are brought in to make up numbers, like fake attendees? That aligns with sense 3's idea of false pretenses. But let's check the exact wording: "strong-willed vicars are pressing equally strong-willed and often non-religious ringers to attend services." It suggests that these ringers are not genuine church members; they are being recruited to attend as if they were members, to boost numbers. That's like a ringer in a competition: someone entered under false pretenses. Yes, that fits sense 3. However, sometimes "ringer" can also mean a substitute, but the given sense 3 is specifically about a contestant entered under false pretenses. Attending services isn't a competition, but it's a similar concept of pretending to be something they are not (religious attendees). So sense 3 is the most appropriate.

Sense 1 is about bell ringers, which is literal, but the text says "non-religious ringers" and they are pressed to attend services, not to ring bells. So not 1.

Thus, the answer is 3.


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

Sentence: With membership of the Church of England steadily dwindling, strong-willed vicars are pressing equally strong-willed and often non-religious ringers to <t>attend</t> services.

Senses:
1. definition=be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc. | examples=She attends class regularly
2. definition=take charge of or deal with | examples=Could you see about lunch?
3. definition=to accompany as a circumstance or follow as a result | examples=Menuhin's playing was attended by a 15-minute standing ovation
4. definition=work for or be a servant to | examples=May I serve you?
5. definition=give heed (to) | examples=The children in the audience attended the recital quietly

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

Sentence: "With membership of the Church of England steadily dwindling, strong-willed vicars are pressing equally strong-willed and often non-religious ringers to <t>attend</t> services."

Senses:
1. be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc. | examples=She attends class regularly
2. take charge of or deal with | examples=Could you see about lunch?
3. to accompany as a circumstance or follow as a result | examples=Menuhin's playing was attended by a 15-minute standing ovation
4. work for or be a servant to | examples=May I serve you?
5. give heed (to) | examples=The children in the audience attended the recital quietly

The word in the sentence is "attend services", i.e., attend church services. That matches definition 1: "be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc." The example given includes "She attends class regularly", which is analogous. So the correct sense is 1.

The answer is: 1.


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

Sentence: With membership of the Church of England steadily dwindling, strong-willed vicars are pressing equally strong-willed and often non-religious ringers to attend <t>services</t>.

Senses:
1. definition=work done by one person or group that benefits another | examples=budget separately for goods and services
2. definition=an act of help or assistance | examples=he did them a service
3. definition=the act of public worship following prescribed rules | examples=the Sunday service
4. definition=a company or agency that performs a public service; subject to government regulation
5. definition=employment in or work for another | examples=he retired after 30 years of service
6. definition=a force that is a branch of the armed forces
7. definition=Canadian writer (born in England) who wrote about life in the Yukon Territory (1874-1958)
8. definition=a means of serving | examples=of no avail
9. definition=tableware consisting of a complete set of articles (silver or dishware) for use at table
10. definition=the act of mating by male animals | examples=the bull was worth good money in servicing fees
11. definition=(law) the acts performed by an English feudal tenant for the benefit of his lord which formed the consideration for the property granted to him
12. definition=(sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play | examples=his powerful serves won the game
13. definition=the act of delivering a writ or summons upon someone | examples=he accepted service of the subpoena
14. definition=periodic maintenance on a car or machine | examples=it was time for an overhaul on the tractor
15. definition=the performance of duties by a waiter or servant | examples=that restaurant has excellent service

reasoning_content:
We are given a sentence and multiple numbered senses for the word "service" (marked with <t></t>). The sentence is: "With membership of the Church of England steadily dwindling, strong-willed vicars are pressing equally strong-willed and often non-religious ringers to attend <t>services</t>."

We need to identify which sense is used. The word "services" here refers to church services, i.e., acts of public worship. Let's check the senses:

1. work done by one person or group that benefits another
2. an act of help or assistance
3. the act of public worship following prescribed rules | examples=the Sunday service
4. a company or agency that performs a public service; subject to government regulation
5. employment in or work for another
6. a force that is a branch of the armed forces
7. Canadian writer...
8. a means of serving
9. tableware...
10. the act of mating...
11. law...
12. sports...
13. delivering a writ...
14. periodic maintenance...
15. performance of duties by a waiter...

Sense 3 is clearly the correct one: "the act of public worship following prescribed rules", with example "the Sunday service". The sentence mentions "Church of England" and "vicars" urging ringers to attend services, which are church services.

Thus, the answer is 3.


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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: Two <t>years</t> ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon, got so fed up with ringers who didn't attend service he sacked the entire band; the ringers promptly set up a picket line in protest.

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

Sentence: Two <t>years</t> ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon, got so fed up with ringers who didn't attend service he sacked the entire band; the ringers promptly set up a picket line in protest.

We need to pick among senses:
1. a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
2. a period of time occupying a regular part of a calendar year that is used for some particular activity (e.g., a school year)
3. the period of time that it takes for a planet to make a complete revolution around the sun
4. a body of students who graduate together

The phrase is "Two years ago". This refers to a time span of two standard calendar years before the present. It does not refer to a school year, a planetary year specifically, or a graduating class. The most straightforward sense is sense 1: a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days. So the answer is 1.


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

Sentence: Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, <t>vicar</t> of Great Torrington, Devon, got so fed up with ringers who didn't attend service he sacked the entire band; the ringers promptly set up a picket line in protest.

Senses:
1. definition=a Roman Catholic priest who acts for another higher-ranking clergyman
2. definition=(Episcopal Church) a clergyman in charge of a chapel
3. definition=(Church of England) a clergyman appointed to act as priest of a parish

reasoning_content:
We are given a sentence: "Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, <t>vicar</t> of Great Torrington, Devon, got so fed up with ringers who didn't attend service he sacked the entire band; the ringers promptly set up a picket line in protest."

We need to select which numbered sense of "vicar" fits this context. The senses are:
1. a Roman Catholic priest who acts for another higher-ranking clergyman
2. (Episcopal Church) a clergyman in charge of a chapel
3. (Church of England) a clergyman appointed to act as priest of a parish

The sentence mentions "the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon". Devon is in England. The context is about a church with ringers (bell ringers) who didn't attend service. This is a Church of England context. "Vicar" in the Church of England refers to a parish priest. Sense 3 is exactly that. Sense 1 is Roman Catholic, and sense 2 is Episcopal Church (American). The location (Devon) and the title "Rev." and "vicar" indicate Church of England usage. So the correct sense is 3.


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

Sentence: Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon, <t>got</t> so fed up with ringers who didn't attend service he sacked the entire band; the ringers promptly set up a picket line in protest.

Senses:
1. definition=come into the possession of something concrete or abstract | examples=She got a lot of paintings from her uncle
2. definition=enter or assume a certain state or condition | examples=He became annoyed when he heard the bad news
3. definition=cause to move; cause to be in a certain position or condition | examples=He got his squad on the ball
4. definition=receive a specified treatment (abstract) | examples=These aspects of civilization do not find expression or receive an interpretation
5. definition=reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress | examples=She arrived home at 7 o'clock
6. definition=go or come after and bring or take back | examples=Get me those books over there, please
7. definition=go through (mental or physical states or experiences) | examples=get an idea
8. definition=take vengeance on or get even | examples=We'll get them!
9. definition=achieve a point or goal | examples=Nicklaus had a 70
10. definition=cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner | examples=The ads induced me to buy a VCR
11. definition=succeed in catching or seizing, especially after a chase | examples=We finally got the suspect
12. definition=come to have or undergo a change of (physical features and attributes) | examples=He grew a beard
13. definition=be stricken by an illness, fall victim to an illness | examples=He got AIDS
14. definition=communicate with a place or person; establish communication with, as if by telephone | examples=Bill called this number and he got Mary
15. definition=give certain properties to something | examples=get someone mad
16. definition=move into a desired direction of discourse | examples=What are you driving at?
17. definition=grasp with the mind or develop an understanding of | examples=did you catch that allusion?
18. definition=attract and fix | examples=His look caught her
19. definition=reach with a blow or hit in a particular spot | examples=the rock caught her in the back of the head
20. definition=reach by calculation | examples=What do you get when you add up these numbers?
21. definition=acquire as a result of some effort or action | examples=You cannot get water out of a stone
22. definition=purchase | examples=What did you get at the toy store?
23. definition=perceive by hearing | examples=I didn't catch your name
24. definition=suffer from the receipt of | examples=She will catch hell for this behavior!
25. definition=receive as a retribution or punishment | examples=He got 5 years in prison
26. definition=leave immediately; used usually in the imperative form | examples=Scram!
27. definition=reach and board | examples=She got the bus just as it was leaving
28. definition=irritate | examples=Her childish behavior really get to me
29. definition=evoke an emotional response | examples=Brahms's `Requiem' gets me every time
30. definition=apprehend and reproduce accurately | examples=She really caught the spirit of the place in her drawings
31. definition=earn or achieve a base by being walked by the pitcher | examples=He drew a base on balls
32. definition=overcome or destroy | examples=The ice storm got my hibiscus
33. definition=be a mystery or bewildering to | examples=This beats me!
34. definition=take the first step or steps in carrying out an action | examples=We began working at dawn
35. definition=undergo (as of injuries and illnesses) | examples=She suffered a fracture in the accident
36. definition=make children | examples=Abraham begot Isaac

reasoning_content:
We are given a sentence: "Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon, <t>got</t> so fed up with ringers who didn't attend service he sacked the entire band; the ringers promptly set up a picket line in protest."

We need to identify which sense of "get" is used, marked by <t>got</t>. The word is "got", which is the past tense of "get". The sentence: "got so fed up". "Fed up" is an adjective meaning annoyed or bored. "Got so fed up" means "became so fed up". So "get" here is a linking verb indicating a change of state, meaning "become". Let's check the senses:

1. come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
2. enter or assume a certain state or condition (examples: He became annoyed when he heard the bad news)
3. cause to move...
...

Sense 2: "enter or assume a certain state or condition" - This matches "got fed up" as it means he became fed up. "Became annoyed" is a parallel example. So sense 2.

Thus, the answer is


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

Sentence: Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon, got <t>so</t> fed up with ringers who didn't attend service he sacked the entire band; the ringers promptly set up a picket line in protest.

Senses:
1. definition=to a very great extent or degree | examples=the idea is so obvious
2. definition=in a manner that facilitates | examples=he observed the snakes so he could describe their behavior
3. definition=in such a condition or manner, especially as expressed or implied | examples=They're happy and I hope they will remain so
4. definition=to a certain unspecified extent or degree | examples=I can only go so far with this student
5. definition=in the same way; also | examples=I was offended and so was he
6. definition=in the way indicated; ; ; (`thusly' is a nonstandard variant) | examples=hold the brush so
7. definition=(usually followed by `that') to an extent or degree as expressed | examples=he was so tired he could hardly stand
8. definition=subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors) | examples=then he left
9. definition=(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result | examples=therefore X must be true
10. definition=in truth (often tends to intensify) | examples=they said the car would break down and indeed it did

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

Sentence: "Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon, got <t>so</t> fed up with ringers who didn't attend service he sacked the entire band; the ringers promptly set up a picket line in protest."

We need to match the use of "so" here to one of the numbered senses.

Let's examine the sentence: "got so fed up with ringers who didn't attend service he sacked the entire band". The structure is "so [adjective] that ..." but the "that" is omitted. "so fed up ... he sacked ..." means he was extremely fed up, to such an extent that he sacked them. The sense is "to a very great extent or degree", or possibly the one with "to an extent or degree as expressed (usually followed by 'that')". Sense 1: "to a very great extent or degree | examples=the idea is so obvious". Sense 7: "(usually followed by 'that') to an extent or degree as expressed | examples=he was so tired he could hardly stand". Indeed, the sentence has the structure "so ... that" but without "that": "so fed up ... he sacked ..." That matches sense 7 exactly: "he was so tired he could hardly stand". Sense 1 is just "so obvious", not necessarily followed by a result clause. However, in many dictionaries, "so" as an intensifier with a result clause is a separate sense. Here, sense 7 explicitly mentions "usually followed by 'that' to an extent or degree as expressed". The example: "he was so tired he could hardly stand" parallels "got so fed up ... he sacked ...". So the correct sense is 7.

Sense 1 is just "to a very great extent or degree", but the sentence implies a result: he was so fed up that he sacked them. The presence of the result clause (even without "that") makes it sense 7. I'll answer 7.


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

Sentence: Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon, got so fed up with <t>ringers</t> who didn't attend service he sacked the entire band; the ringers promptly set up a picket line in protest.

Senses:
1. definition=a person who rings church bells (as for summoning the congregation)
2. definition=a person who is almost identical to another
3. definition=a contestant entered in a competition under false pretenses
4. definition=(horseshoes) the successful throw of a horseshoe or quoit so as to encircle a stake or peg

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

Sentence: "Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon, got so fed up with <t>ringers</t> who didn't attend service he sacked the entire band; the ringers promptly set up a picket line in protest."

Senses:
1. definition=a person who rings church bells (as for summoning the congregation)
2. definition=a person who is almost identical to another
3. definition=a contestant entered in a competition under false pretenses
4. definition=(horseshoes) the successful throw of a horseshoe or quoit so as to encircle a stake or peg

The sentence talks about a vicar, ringers who didn't attend service, and a band. "Ringers" in the context of a church, vicar, and band of ringers clearly refers to church bell ringers. The phrase "ringers who didn't attend service" indicates they are people who ring church bells. The "band" is a band of bell ringers. So sense 1 is correct.


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

Sentence: Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon, got so fed up with ringers who didn't <t>attend</t> service he sacked the entire band; the ringers promptly set up a picket line in protest.

Senses:
1. definition=be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc. | examples=She attends class regularly
2. definition=take charge of or deal with | examples=Could you see about lunch?
3. definition=to accompany as a circumstance or follow as a result | examples=Menuhin's playing was attended by a 15-minute standing ovation
4. definition=work for or be a servant to | examples=May I serve you?
5. definition=give heed (to) | examples=The children in the audience attended the recital quietly

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

Sentence: "Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon, got so fed up with ringers who didn't <t>attend</t> service he sacked the entire band; the ringers promptly set up a picket line in protest."

The word is "attend" in the phrase "didn't attend service". The context: a vicar got fed up with ringers (bell ringers) who didn't attend service. So they didn't attend the church service.

The senses provided:

1. definition=be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc. | examples=She attends class regularly
2. definition=take charge of or deal with | examples=Could you see about lunch?
3. definition=to accompany as a circumstance or follow as a result | examples=Menuhin's playing was attended by a 15-minute standing ovation
4. definition=work for or be a servant to | examples=May I serve you?
5. definition=give heed (to) | examples=The children in the audience attended the recital quietly

Clearly, sense 1 matches exactly: "be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc." with example "She attends class regularly". The sentence mentions "attend service" (church service). So the correct number is 1.


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

Sentence: Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon, got so fed up with ringers who didn't attend <t>service</t> he sacked the entire band; the ringers promptly set up a picket line in protest.

Senses:
1. definition=work done by one person or group that benefits another | examples=budget separately for goods and services
2. definition=an act of help or assistance | examples=he did them a service
3. definition=the act of public worship following prescribed rules | examples=the Sunday service
4. definition=a company or agency that performs a public service; subject to government regulation
5. definition=employment in or work for another | examples=he retired after 30 years of service
6. definition=a force that is a branch of the armed forces
7. definition=Canadian writer (born in England) who wrote about life in the Yukon Territory (1874-1958)
8. definition=a means of serving | examples=of no avail
9. definition=tableware consisting of a complete set of articles (silver or dishware) for use at table
10. definition=the act of mating by male animals | examples=the bull was worth good money in servicing fees
11. definition=(law) the acts performed by an English feudal tenant for the benefit of his lord which formed the consideration for the property granted to him
12. definition=(sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play | examples=his powerful serves won the game
13. definition=the act of delivering a writ or summons upon someone | examples=he accepted service of the subpoena
14. definition=periodic maintenance on a car or machine | examples=it was time for an overhaul on the tractor
15. definition=the performance of duties by a waiter or servant | examples=that restaurant has excellent service

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

Sentence: "Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon, got so fed up with ringers who didn't attend <t>service</t> he sacked the entire band; the ringers promptly set up a picket line in protest."

We need to find the sense of "service" as used in "attend service". The context is a vicar (religious figure) and ringers (bell ringers) who didn't attend service, and he sacked them. "Service" here refers to a religious worship service. Let's check the senses:

1. work done by one person or group that benefits another
2. an act of help or assistance
3. the act of public worship following prescribed rules | examples=the Sunday service
4. a company or agency that performs a public service...
5. employment in or work for another
6. a force that is a branch of the armed forces
7. Canadian writer...
8. a means of serving
9. tableware...
10. the act of mating by male animals
11. (law) ...
12. (sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play
13. the act of delivering a writ or summons...
14. periodic maintenance on a car or machine
15. the performance of duties by a waiter or servant

Sense 3 is "the act of public worship following prescribed rules", example "the Sunday service". This matches perfectly: the vicar is a religious minister, and the ringers didn't attend the religious service. So the answer is 3.


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

Sentence: Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon, got so fed up with ringers who didn't attend service he <t>sacked</t> the entire band; the ringers promptly set up a picket line in protest.

Senses:
1. definition=plunder (a town) after capture | examples=the barbarians sacked Rome
2. definition=terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position | examples=The boss fired his secretary today
3. definition=make as a net profit | examples=The company cleared $1 million
4. definition=put in a sack | examples=The grocer sacked the onions

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

Sentence: "Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon, got so fed up with ringers who didn't attend service he <t>sacked</t> the entire band; the ringers promptly set up a picket line in protest."

Senses provided:
1. definition=plunder (a town) after capture | examples=the barbarians sacked Rome
2. definition=terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position | examples=The boss fired his secretary today
3. definition=make as a net profit | examples=The company cleared $1 million
4. definition=put in a sack | examples=The grocer sacked the onions

We need to determine which sense fits. In the sentence, the vicar got fed up with ringers (bell ringers) who didn't attend service, so he "sacked" the entire band. "Sacked" here means he dismissed them from their positions (fired them). This matches sense 2: "terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position". So the answer is 2.


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

Sentence: Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon, got so fed up with ringers who didn't attend service he sacked the <t>entire</t> band; the ringers promptly set up a picket line in protest.

Senses:
1. definition=constituting the full quantity or extent; complete | examples=an entire town devastated by an earthquake
2. definition=constituting the undiminished entirety; lacking nothing essential especially not damaged; - Bacon | examples=a local motion keepeth bodies integral
3. definition=(of leaves or petals) having a smooth edge; not broken up into teeth or lobes
4. definition=(used of domestic animals) sexually competent | examples=an entire horse

reasoning_content:
We are asked: "Which numbered sense of 'entire' (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense." Sentence: "Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon, got so fed up with ringers who didn't attend service he sacked the entire band; the ringers promptly set up a picket line in protest." The word "entire" is used to modify "band". The senses provided: 1. definition=constituting the full quantity or extent; complete | examples=an entire town devastated by an earthquake. 2. definition=constituting the undiminished entirety; lacking nothing essential especially not damaged; - Bacon | examples=a local motion keepeth bodies integral. 3. definition=(of leaves or petals) having a smooth edge; not broken up into teeth or lobes. 4. definition=(used of domestic animals) sexually competent | examples=an entire horse.

Clearly, "entire band" means the whole band, the full band, complete band. So sense 1 fits: constituting the full quantity or extent; complete. Sense 2 is similar but it's about entirety and undiminished, lacking nothing essential, not damaged. It says "keepeth bodies integral", which is from Bacon, about physics. Sense 1 is more common modern usage. In the sentence, "sacked the entire band" means he dismissed all of the ringers from the band, the whole group. So sense 1: constituting the full quantity or extent; complete. So the answer is 1.

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

Sentence: Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon, got so fed up with ringers who didn't attend service he sacked the entire band; the <t>ringers</t> promptly set up a picket line in protest.

Senses:
1. definition=a person who rings church bells (as for summoning the congregation)
2. definition=a person who is almost identical to another
3. definition=a contestant entered in a competition under false pretenses
4. definition=(horseshoes) the successful throw of a horseshoe or quoit so as to encircle a stake or peg

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

Sentence: "Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon, got so fed up with ringers who didn't attend service he sacked the entire band; the <t>ringers</t> promptly set up a picket line in protest."

Senses:
1. a person who rings church bells (as for summoning the congregation)
2. a person who is almost identical to another
3. a contestant entered in a competition under false pretenses
4. (horseshoes) the successful throw of a horseshoe or quoit so as to encircle a stake or peg

The sentence mentions a vicar, a church, ringers who didn't attend service, sacked the entire band. This clearly refers to bell ringers, people who ring church bells. The "band" here means a band of bell ringers. So sense 1 is correct.

I will return 1.