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

Sentence: U.S. firms were in some <t>cases</t> at a disadvantage because rivals, particularly the Chinese and other government controlled energy firms, have markedly lower labor costs and are more prone to take risks because they don't respond to shareholders.

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

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

Sentence: "U.S. firms were in some <t>cases</t> at a disadvantage because rivals, particularly the Chinese and other government controlled energy firms, have markedly lower labor costs and are more prone to take risks because they don't respond to shareholders."

We must choose from the given senses (1-20). The word in question is "cases" within the phrase "in some cases". This phrase means "in some instances" or "in some circumstances".

Let's look at the senses:
1. an occurrence of something | example: it was a case of bad judgment
2. a special set of circumstances | example: in that event, the first possibility is excluded
3. a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law...
4. the actual state of things...
5. a portable container...
6. a person requiring professional services...
7. a person who is subjected to experimental...
8. a problem requiring investigation...
9. a statement of facts and reasons...
10. the quantity contained in a case
11. nouns or pronouns or adjectives...
12. a specific state of mind...
13. a person of a specified kind...
14. a specific size and style of type...
15. an enveloping structure or covering...
16. the housing or outer covering...
17. the enclosing frame around a door...
18. (printing) the receptacle...
19. bed linen consisting of a cover for a pillow
20. a glass container...

The phrase "in some cases" is an idiom meaning "in some situations/instances". It matches either sense 1 "an occurrence of something" or sense 2 "a special set of circumstances". Both could fit, but which one is more precise? "In some cases" typically implies "in some circumstances" or "in some situations". Let's check definitions and examples:
Sense 1: definition=an occurrence of something | examples=it was a case of bad judgment
Sense 2: definition=a special set of circumstances | examples=in that event, the first possibility is excluded

"In some cases" is a common phrase that means "in some circumstances" or "in some instances". "Instance" is synonymous with "occurrence" or "case" sense 1. However, sense 2 specifically says "a special set of circumstances" and the example "in that event..." uses "event" which is similar. Many dictionaries list "case" as "an instance or example" or "a set of circumstances". The phrase "in some cases" often means "in some instances" or "in some circumstances". Let's compare: Sense 1: an occurrence; Sense 2: a special set of circumstances. Both are plausible. We need to see the exact wording. Often WordNet or similar resources split these. WordNet:
- Case: an occurrence of something; "it was a case of bad judgment"; "another instance occurred yesterday"; ...
- Case: a special set of circumstances; "in that event, the first possibility is excluded"; "it may rain in which case the picnic will be canceled"
- Event: something that happens at a given place and time

The phrase "in which case" uses case as a set of circumstances. "In some cases" could be "in some instances" (occurrences) or "in some circumstances". But I think standard WordNet mapping: Sense 2 is "a special set of circumstances", which is the one used in phrases like "in that case", "in some cases", etc. The example given for sense 1: "it was a case of bad judgment" refers to a specific instance. For sense 2: "in that event, the first possibility is excluded" – the word "event" here acts like "case". Many online dictionaries have "in that case" as an idiom meaning "if that happens or is true". "In some cases" means "in some situations". I'm leaning toward sense 2 because it emphasizes "circumstances". However, some versions of WordNet define sense 1 as "a specific occurrence or instance" and sense 2 as "a set of circumstances or a situation". The sentence says "in some cases", which is an adverbial phrase restricting the scope of the statement to certain situations. I'd pick sense 2.

But let's be absolutely certain. I recall the WordNet senses for "case":
1. an occurrence of something (example: it was a case of bad judgment)
2. a special set of circumstances (example: in that event, the first possibility is excluded)
3. a lawsuit...
The example "in that event" is exactly analogous to "in some cases". So sense 2 is the one used for phrases like "in some cases", "in that case", etc. Therefore, the answer is


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

Sentence: U.S. firms were in some cases at a disadvantage because rivals, particularly the Chinese and other <t>government</t> controlled energy firms, have markedly lower labor costs and are more prone to take risks because they don't respond to shareholders.

Senses:
1. definition=the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit | examples=the government reduced taxes
2. definition=the act of governing; exercising authority | examples=regulations for the governing of state prisons
3. definition=(government) the system or form by which a community or other political unit is governed | examples=tyrannical government
4. definition=the study of government of states and other political units

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reasoning_content:
We are given a sentence: "U.S. firms were in some cases at a disadvantage because rivals, particularly the Chinese and other <t>government</t> controlled energy firms, have markedly lower labor costs and are more prone to take risks because they don't respond to shareholders."

We need to determine which sense of "government" (with a numbered list) is used here. The word "government" is in the phrase "other government controlled energy firms". The word "government" here is used as an adjective/modifier: "government-controlled energy firms". It means firms that are controlled by the government. The phrase refers to "the Chinese [government-controlled energy firms?] and other government-controlled energy firms". Actually, "the Chinese" probably means "Chinese government-controlled energy firms" or "Chinese firms" but it says "the Chinese and other government controlled energy firms" – likely parsed as "the Chinese [firms?] and other government-controlled energy firms". In any case, "government" here refers to the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit. It is the entity that controls these energy firms (e.g., state-owned enterprises).

Let's check the senses:
1. the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
2. the act of governing; exercising authority
3. (government) the system or form by which a community or other political unit is governed
4. the study of government of states and other political units

The word in the sentence is used to modify "controlled energy firms", implying the firms are controlled by the government (the organization). That matches sense 1: the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit.

So the answer is 1.

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

Sentence: U.S. firms were in some cases at a disadvantage because rivals, particularly the Chinese and other government controlled <t>energy</t> firms, have markedly lower labor costs and are more prone to take risks because they don't respond to shareholders.

Senses:
1. definition=(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs | examples=energy can take a wide variety of forms
2. definition=forceful exertion | examples=he plays tennis with great energy
3. definition=enterprising or ambitious drive | examples=Europeans often laugh at American energy
4. definition=an imaginative lively style (especially style of writing) | examples=his writing conveys great energy
5. definition=a healthy capacity for vigorous activity | examples=jogging works off my excess energy
6. definition=any source of usable power | examples=the DOE is responsible for maintaining the energy policy
7. definition=the federal department responsible for maintaining a national energy policy of the United States; created in 1977

reasoning_content:
We are asked to identify which sense of "energy" is used in the provided sentence, and to return only the number.

Let's look at the sentence: "U.S. firms were in some cases at a disadvantage because rivals, particularly the Chinese and other government controlled <t>energy</t> firms, have markedly lower labor costs and are more prone to take risks because they don't respond to shareholders."

The phrase is "energy firms". This refers to companies that operate in the energy sector (e.g., oil, gas, electricity, renewable energy). The word "energy" here means "usable power" or a source of power, as in the energy industry.

Looking at the senses provided:
1. physics quantity
2. forceful exertion
3. enterprising or ambitious drive
4. imaginative lively style
5. healthy capacity for vigorous activity
6. any source of usable power (example: the DOE is responsible for maintaining the energy policy)
7. the federal department (DOE)

Sense 6 fits perfectly: "any source of usable power". "Energy firms" are firms that deal with sources of usable power.

So the answer is 6.

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

Sentence: Exxon-Mobil and Occidental Petroleum Inc. were the only American <t>companies</t> that reached deals with the ministry.

Senses:
1. definition=an institution created to conduct business | examples=he only invests in large well-established companies
2. definition=small military unit; usually two or three platoons
3. definition=the state of being with someone | examples=he missed their company
4. definition=organization of performers and associated personnel (especially theatrical) | examples=the traveling company all stayed at the same hotel
5. definition=a social or business visitor | examples=the room was a mess because he hadn't expected company
6. definition=a social gathering of guests or companions | examples=the house was filled with company when I arrived
7. definition=a band of people associated temporarily in some activity | examples=they organized a party to search for food
8. definition=crew of a ship including the officers; the whole force or personnel of a ship
9. definition=a unit of firefighters including their equipment | examples=a hook-and-ladder company

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

Sentence: "Exxon-Mobil and Occidental Petroleum Inc. were the only American <t>companies</t> that reached deals with the ministry."

Senses:
1. an institution created to conduct business | examples=he only invests in large well-established companies
2. small military unit; usually two or three platoons
3. the state of being with someone | he missed their company
4. organization of performers and associated personnel (especially theatrical) | the traveling company all stayed at the same hotel
5. a social or business visitor | the room was a mess because he hadn't expected company
6. a social gathering of guests or companions | the house was filled with company when I arrived
7. a band of people associated temporarily in some activity | they organized a party to search for food
8. crew of a ship including the officers; the whole force or personnel of a ship
9. a unit of firefighters including their equipment | a hook-and-ladder company

In the sentence, "Exxon-Mobil and Occidental Petroleum Inc." are oil corporations, so they are business institutions. Sense 1 is "an institution created to conduct business" with example "he only invests in large well-established companies". That fits perfectly.

Thus, answer is 1.

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

Sentence: Exxon-Mobil and Occidental Petroleum Inc. were the only American companies that reached <t>deals</t> with the ministry.

Senses:
1. definition=a particular instance of buying or selling | examples=it was a package deal
2. definition=an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each | examples=he made a bargain with the devil
3. definition=(often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent | examples=a batch of letters
4. definition=a plank of softwood (fir or pine board)
5. definition=wood that is easy to saw (from conifers such as pine or fir)
6. definition=the cards held in a card game by a given player at any given time | examples=I didn't hold a good hand all evening
7. definition=the type of treatment received (especially as the result of an agreement) | examples=he got a good deal on his car
8. definition=the act of distributing playing cards | examples=the deal was passed around the table clockwise
9. definition=the act of apportioning or distributing something | examples=the captain was entrusted with the deal of provisions

reasoning_content:
We are asked: "Which numbered sense of 'deal' ... is used in the sentence?" Sentence: "Exxon-Mobil and Occidental Petroleum Inc. were the only American companies that reached deals with the ministry."

We look at the senses. Sense 1: "a particular instance of buying or selling". Sense 2: "an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each". The sentence says "reached deals with the ministry", which clearly refers to reaching agreements. Thus it's sense 2. So the answer is 2.

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

Sentence: Exxon-Mobil and Occidental Petroleum Inc. were the only American companies that reached deals with the <t>ministry</t>.

Senses:
1. definition=religious ministers collectively (especially Presbyterian)
2. definition=building where the business of a government department is transacted
3. definition=a government department under the direction of a minister
4. definition=the work of a minister of religion | examples=he is studying for the ministry

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

Sentence: Exxon-Mobil and Occidental Petroleum Inc. were the only American companies that reached deals with the <t>ministry</t>.

Senses:
1. religious ministers collectively (especially Presbyterian)
2. building where the business of a government department is transacted
3. a government department under the direction of a minister
4. the work of a minister of religion

We need to choose the sense that fits the context. The sentence mentions Exxon-Mobil and Occidental Petroleum reaching deals with a ministry. In this context, "ministry" refers to a government department, as oil companies often deal with energy ministries or similar governmental bodies. Sense 3 is "a government department under the direction of a minister". Sense 2 is "building where the business of a government department is transacted", but the phrase "reached deals with the ministry" typically refers to the department/organization itself, not just the building. Sense 3 is more appropriate. Therefore, the answer is 3.

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

Sentence: Major <t>U.S.</t> firms such as Chevron and ConocoPhillips, which have cultivated close ties with the Iraqi Oil Ministry and have provided technical advice in recent years, walked away empty-handed.

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

reasoning_content:
We are asked to identify which numbered sense of "U.S." is used in the given sentence. The sentence is: "Major <t>U.S.</t> firms such as Chevron and ConocoPhillips, which have cultivated close ties with the Iraqi Oil Ministry and have provided technical advice in recent years, walked away empty-handed."

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

The phrase "U.S. firms" means firms based in the United States. It refers to the country, the republic, not the branches of the federal government. So sense 2 is the correct one.

The answer should be just the number: 2.

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

Sentence: Major U.S. firms such as Chevron and ConocoPhillips, which have cultivated close <t>ties</t> with the Iraqi Oil Ministry and have provided technical advice in recent years, walked away empty-handed.

Senses:
1. definition=neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front | examples=he stood in front of the mirror tightening his necktie
2. definition=a social or business relationship | examples=a valuable financial affiliation
3. definition=equality of score in a contest
4. definition=a horizontal beam used to prevent two other structural members from spreading apart or separating | examples=he nailed the rafters together with a tie beam
5. definition=a fastener that serves to join or connect | examples=the walls are held together with metal links placed in the wet mortar during construction
6. definition=the finish of a contest in which the score is tied and the winner is undecided | examples=the game ended in a draw
7. definition=(music) a slur over two notes of the same pitch; indicates that the note is to be sustained for their combined time value
8. definition=one of the cross braces that support the rails on a railway track | examples=the British call a railroad tie a sleeper
9. definition=a cord (or string or ribbon or wire etc.) with which something is tied | examples=he needed a tie for the packages

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

Sentence: "Major U.S. firms such as Chevron and ConocoPhillips, which have cultivated close <t>ties</t> with the Iraqi Oil Ministry and have provided technical advice in recent years, walked away empty-handed."

The senses given:
1. neckwear
2. a social or business relationship | examples=a valuable financial affiliation
3. equality of score in a contest
4. a horizontal beam...
5. a fastener...
6. the finish of a contest...
7. (music) a slur...
8. one of the cross braces that support the rails...
9. a cord...

The sentence uses "ties" in the context of "close ties with the Iraqi Oil Ministry". This means a relationship or connection, specifically a social or business relationship. So sense 2 is correct.

Return only the number: 2.


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

Sentence: Major U.S. firms such as Chevron and ConocoPhillips, which have cultivated close ties with the Iraqi Oil Ministry and have provided technical advice in recent <t>years</t>, walked away empty-handed.

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 given a sentence: "Major U.S. firms such as Chevron and ConocoPhillips, which have cultivated close ties with the Iraqi Oil Ministry and have provided technical advice in recent <t>years</t>, walked away empty-handed."

We need to identify which numbered sense of "year" is used. The senses:
1. a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days | examples=she is 4 years old
2. a period of time occupying a regular part of a calendar year that is used for some particular activity | examples=a school year
3. 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. a body of students who graduate together | examples=the class of '97

In the sentence, "recent years" refers to the recent years in the general sense of time passing, meaning a period of multiple years (each year being 365/366 days). It's not a school year, not a planetary year, not a graduating class. So sense 1 is correct.

The answer should be 1.


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

Sentence: Russian <t>companies</t> Lukoil and Gazprom were the top stakeholders in two of the contracts awarded this weekend.

Senses:
1. definition=an institution created to conduct business | examples=he only invests in large well-established companies
2. definition=small military unit; usually two or three platoons
3. definition=the state of being with someone | examples=he missed their company
4. definition=organization of performers and associated personnel (especially theatrical) | examples=the traveling company all stayed at the same hotel
5. definition=a social or business visitor | examples=the room was a mess because he hadn't expected company
6. definition=a social gathering of guests or companions | examples=the house was filled with company when I arrived
7. definition=a band of people associated temporarily in some activity | examples=they organized a party to search for food
8. definition=crew of a ship including the officers; the whole force or personnel of a ship
9. definition=a unit of firefighters including their equipment | examples=a hook-and-ladder company

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

Sentence: "Russian <t>companies</t> Lukoil and Gazprom were the top stakeholders in two of the contracts awarded this weekend."

We have senses 1 to 9. Lukoil and Gazprom are well-known Russian business corporations (oil and gas). The sentence refers to them as stakeholders in contracts. This clearly matches sense 1: "an institution created to conduct business". The other senses (military unit, state of being with someone, theatrical group, visitor, social gathering, temporary band, ship's crew, firefighter unit) do not fit. So the answer is

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

Sentence: Russian companies Lukoil and Gazprom were the top stakeholders in two of the <t>contracts</t> awarded this weekend.

Senses:
1. definition=a binding agreement between two or more persons that is enforceable by law
2. definition=(contract bridge) the highest bid becomes the contract setting the number of tricks that the bidder must make
3. definition=a variety of bridge in which the bidder receives points toward game only for the number of tricks he bid

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

Sentence: "Russian companies Lukoil and Gazprom were the top stakeholders in two of the contracts awarded this weekend."

Senses:

1. definition=a binding agreement between two or more persons that is enforceable by law
2. definition=(contract bridge) the highest bid becomes the contract setting the number of tricks that the bidder must make
3. definition=a variety of bridge in which the bidder receives points toward game only for the number of tricks he bid

We need to output the number.

The sentence talks about Russian companies Lukoil and Gazprom being top stakeholders in contracts awarded. This refers to business contracts, e.g., oil/gas contracts. That is sense 1: a binding agreement enforceable by law.

Sense 2 and 3 are about the card game bridge. So answer is 1.


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

Sentence: State-owned China National Petroleum Corporation <t>bid</t> on more contracts than any other company and walked away with large stakes in contracts for two major fields.

Senses:
1. definition=propose a payment | examples=The Swiss dealer offered $2 million for the painting
2. definition=invoke upon | examples=wish you a nice evening
3. definition=ask for or request earnestly | examples=The prophet bid all people to become good persons
4. definition=make a demand, as for a card or a suit or a show of hands | examples=He called his trump
5. definition=make a serious effort to attain something | examples=His campaign bid for the attention of the poor population
6. definition=ask someone in a friendly way to do something

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

Sentence: State-owned China National Petroleum Corporation <t>bid</t> on more contracts than any other company and walked away with large stakes in contracts for two major fields.

Senses:
1. definition=propose a payment | examples=The Swiss dealer offered $2 million for the painting
2. definition=invoke upon | examples=wish you a nice evening
3. definition=ask for or request earnestly | examples=The prophet bid all people to become good persons
4. definition=make a demand, as for a card or a suit or a show of hands | examples=He called his trump
5. definition=make a serious effort to attain something | examples=His campaign bid for the attention of the poor population
6. definition=ask someone in a friendly way to do something

We need to identify which sense fits "bid on more contracts". In business/auction context, "bid" means to propose a payment for a contract, i.e., offer a price. The phrase "bid on contracts" means they submitted proposals/offers to win contracts. That matches sense 1: "propose a payment". The example given: "The Swiss dealer offered $2 million for the painting" is an auction bid. So sense 1 is correct. Let's check others: sense 2 is "invoke upon" like "bid farewell", not relevant. sense 3: ask earnestly (like "bid someone to do something") - not relevant. sense 4: card game, not relevant. sense 5: "make a serious effort to attain something" - "campaign bid" example, but "bid for attention" is different; here "bid on contracts" is an actual proposal of payment, not just an effort. The sentence says "bid on more contracts", which typically means submitted financial bids (proposals to pay for the right to develop fields). So 1 is the best fit.


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

Sentence: State-owned China National Petroleum Corporation bid on more <t>contracts</t> than any other company and walked away with large stakes in contracts for two major fields.

Senses:
1. definition=a binding agreement between two or more persons that is enforceable by law
2. definition=(contract bridge) the highest bid becomes the contract setting the number of tricks that the bidder must make
3. definition=a variety of bridge in which the bidder receives points toward game only for the number of tricks he bid

reasoning_content:
We need to identify which sense of "contract" is used in the sentence. The sentence: "State-owned China National Petroleum Corporation bid on more <t>contracts</t> than any other company and walked away with large stakes in contracts for two major fields."

Context: The company bid on contracts. They bid on them and won stakes in contracts for major fields. This is about business agreements, likely binding agreements for oil fields. The first sense: "a binding agreement between two or more persons that is enforceable by law" fits perfectly. Sense 2 and 3 are about contract bridge, a card game. The sentence mentions "bid on... contracts", but "bid" here is a business bid, not a bridge bid, because it's a petroleum corporation bidding on oil field contracts. So sense 1 is correct. Return 1.


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

Sentence: State-owned China National Petroleum Corporation bid on more contracts than any other <t>company</t> and walked away with large stakes in contracts for two major fields.

Senses:
1. definition=an institution created to conduct business | examples=he only invests in large well-established companies
2. definition=small military unit; usually two or three platoons
3. definition=the state of being with someone | examples=he missed their company
4. definition=organization of performers and associated personnel (especially theatrical) | examples=the traveling company all stayed at the same hotel
5. definition=a social or business visitor | examples=the room was a mess because he hadn't expected company
6. definition=a social gathering of guests or companions | examples=the house was filled with company when I arrived
7. definition=a band of people associated temporarily in some activity | examples=they organized a party to search for food
8. definition=crew of a ship including the officers; the whole force or personnel of a ship
9. definition=a unit of firefighters including their equipment | examples=a hook-and-ladder company

reasoning_content:
We are asked to identify which sense of "company" is used in the sentence. The sentence is: "State-owned China National Petroleum Corporation bid on more contracts than any other <t>company</t> and walked away with large stakes in contracts for two major fields." The word is tagged with <t> tags. We need to return the number of the correct sense.

The senses:
1. an institution created to conduct business | examples: he only invests in large well-established companies
2. small military unit; usually two or three platoons
3. the state of being with someone | examples: he missed their company
4. organization of performers and associated personnel (especially theatrical) | examples: the traveling company all stayed at the same hotel
5. a social or business visitor | examples: the room was a mess because he hadn't expected company
6. a social gathering of guests or companions | examples: the house was filled with company when I arrived
7. a band of people associated temporarily in some activity | examples: they organized a party to search for food
8. crew of a ship including the officers; the whole force or personnel of a ship
9. a unit of firefighters including their equipment | examples: a hook-and-ladder company

In the sentence, "company" refers to a business entity (China National Petroleum Corporation is a corporation, and it's bidding on contracts). So the sense is the business institution. That is sense 1.


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

Sentence: State-owned China National Petroleum Corporation bid on more contracts than any other company and walked away with large <t>stakes</t> in contracts for two major fields.

Senses:
1. definition=(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something | examples=they have interests all over the world
2. definition=a pole or stake set up to mark something (as the start or end of a race track) | examples=a pair of posts marked the goal
3. definition=instrument of execution consisting of a vertical post that a victim is tied to for burning
4. definition=the money risked on a gamble
5. definition=a strong wooden or metal post with a point at one end so it can be driven into the ground

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

Sentence: "State-owned China National Petroleum Corporation bid on more contracts than any other company and walked away with large <t>stakes</t> in contracts for two major fields."

Senses:
1. (law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something | examples: they have interests all over the world
2. a pole or stake set up to mark something (as the start or end of a race track) | examples: a pair of posts marked the goal
3. instrument of execution consisting of a vertical post that a victim is tied to for burning
4. the money risked on a gamble
5. a strong wooden or metal post with a point at one end so it can be driven into the ground

In the sentence, "large stakes in contracts" refers to ownership shares or financial interests in contracts. It's about a share or interest in something, which matches sense 1. The word "stakes" here is plural of "stake" meaning a share or interest. So the correct sense is 1.


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

Sentence: State-owned China National Petroleum Corporation bid on more contracts than any other company and walked away with large stakes in <t>contracts</t> for two major fields.

Senses:
1. definition=a binding agreement between two or more persons that is enforceable by law
2. definition=(contract bridge) the highest bid becomes the contract setting the number of tricks that the bidder must make
3. definition=a variety of bridge in which the bidder receives points toward game only for the number of tricks he bid

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

Sentence: "State-owned China National Petroleum Corporation bid on more contracts than any other company and walked away with large stakes in <t>contracts</t> for two major fields."

Senses:
1. definition=a binding agreement between two or more persons that is enforceable by law
2. definition=(contract bridge) the highest bid becomes the contract setting the number of tricks that the bidder must make
3. definition=a variety of bridge in which the bidder receives points toward game only for the number of tricks he bid

The sentence is about an oil corporation bidding on contracts for oil fields. "Contracts" here clearly refers to legal binding agreements (like business contracts to extract oil). It is not about the card game bridge. So sense 1 is the correct one.

Return only the number: 1


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

Sentence: State-owned China National Petroleum Corporation bid on more contracts than any other company and walked away with large stakes in contracts for two major <t>fields</t>.

Senses:
1. definition=a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed | examples=he planted a field of wheat
2. definition=a region where a battle is being (or has been) fought | examples=they made a tour of Civil War battlefields
3. definition=somewhere (away from a studio or office or library or laboratory) where practical work is done or data is collected | examples=anthropologists do much of their work in the field
4. definition=a branch of knowledge | examples=in what discipline is his doctorate?
5. definition=the space around a radiating body within which its electromagnetic oscillations can exert force on another similar body not in contact with it
6. definition=a particular kind of commercial enterprise | examples=they are outstanding in their field
7. definition=a particular environment or walk of life | examples=his social sphere is limited
8. definition=a piece of land prepared for playing a game | examples=the home crowd cheered when Princeton took the field
9. definition=extensive tract of level open land | examples=they emerged from the woods onto a vast open plain
10. definition=(mathematics) a set of elements such that addition and multiplication are commutative and associative and multiplication is distributive over addition and there are two elements 0 and 1 | examples=the set of all rational numbers is a field
11. definition=a region in which active military operations are in progress | examples=the army was in the field awaiting action
12. definition=all of the horses in a particular horse race
13. definition=all the competitors in a particular contest or sporting event
14. definition=a geographic region (land or sea) under which something valuable is found | examples=the diamond fields of South Africa
15. definition=(computer science) a set of one or more adjacent characters comprising a unit of information
16. definition=the area that is visible (as through an optical instrument)
17. definition=a place where planes take off and land

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

Sentence: "State-owned China National Petroleum Corporation bid on more contracts than any other company and walked away with large stakes in contracts for two major <t>fields</t>."

We need to choose from the given senses. The word in question is "fields". The context is about a petroleum corporation bidding on contracts and walking away with large stakes in contracts for two major fields. This implies something related to petroleum. Typically, in the oil and gas industry, "field" refers to an area or region where oil or gas is found and extracted. Look at the definitions:

1. cleared land
2. battlefield
3. practical work area
4. branch of knowledge
5. electromagnetic field
6. commercial enterprise (like "in their field")
7. walk of life, sphere
8. playing field
9. open land
10. mathematical field
11. active military operations region
12. horses in a race
13. competitors in a contest
14. a geographic region under which something valuable is found (examples: diamond fields, oil fields) -> "a geographic region (land or sea) under which something valuable is found | examples=the diamond fields of South Africa"
15. computer science field
16. visible area (optics)
17. airport/airfield

The oil/gas "fields" are exactly sense 14: "a geographic region (land or sea) under which something valuable is found". The example given is "the diamond fields of South Africa", which also would include oil fields. So the answer is 14.

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

Sentence: We all know that <t>China</t> is on track to become a major economic as well as technological power, Oil Ministry spokesman Assam Jihad said.

Senses:
1. definition=a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world
2. definition=high quality porcelain originally made only in China
3. definition=a government on the island of Taiwan established in 1949 by Chiang Kai-shek after the conquest of mainland China by the Communists led by Mao Zedong
4. definition=dishware made of high quality porcelain

reasoning_content:
We are given a sentence: "We all know that <t>China</t> is on track to become a major economic as well as technological power, Oil Ministry spokesman Assam Jihad said."

The word "China" is capitalized and refers to a country. Among the senses provided:

1. "a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world" - This matches the country China.

2. "high quality porcelain originally made only in China" - This refers to "china" (lowercase, material).

3. "a government on the island of Taiwan established in 1949 by Chiang Kai-shek after the conquest of mainland China by the Communists led by Mao Zedong" - This refers to the Republic of China (Taiwan), which is often referred to as "China" historically, but in the context, "China" is clearly the mainland country.

4. "dishware made of high quality porcelain" - This refers to "china" (lowercase, dishware).

Given the context "on track to become a major economic as well as technological power", it's clearly sense 1, the People's Republic of China (communist nation in eastern Asia).

Thus, the answer is 1.


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

Sentence: We all know that China is on track to become a major economic as well as technological <t>power</t>, Oil Ministry spokesman Assam Jihad said.

Senses:
1. definition=possession of controlling influence | examples=the deterrent power of nuclear weapons
2. definition=(physics) the rate of doing work; measured in watts (= joules/second)
3. definition=possession of the qualities (especially mental qualities) required to do something or get something done | examples=danger heightened his powers of discrimination
4. definition=(of a government or government official) holding an office means being in power | examples=being in office already gives a candidate a great advantage
5. definition=one possessing or exercising power or influence or authority | examples=the mysterious presence of an evil power
6. definition=a mathematical notation indicating the number of times a quantity is multiplied by itself
7. definition=physical strength
8. definition=a state powerful enough to influence events throughout the world
9. definition=a very wealthy or powerful businessman | examples=an oil baron

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

Sentence: We all know that China is on track to become a major economic as well as technological <t>power</t>, Oil Ministry spokesman Assam Jihad said.

Senses:
1. possession of controlling influence
2. (physics) rate of doing work
3. possession of the qualities (especially mental qualities) required to do something
4. (of a government or government official) holding an office means being in power
5. one possessing or exercising power or influence or authority
6. mathematical notation
7. physical strength
8. a state powerful enough to influence events throughout the world
9. a very wealthy or powerful businessman

The sentence says "a major economic as well as technological power". That refers to a country/nation that has great power/influence in economic and technological spheres. So it's a state/nation powerful enough to influence events, which matches sense 8: "a state powerful enough to influence events throughout the world". Sense 5 says "one possessing or exercising power or influence or authority" which could also be a state, but sense 8 is more specific to a state. Often in geopolitical contexts, "major power" refers to a great power, a state. So sense 8 is the best fit. Sense 5 is also possible, but 8 is specifically "a state powerful enough to influence events throughout the world". I'll go with 8.


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

Sentence: We feel confident that the Chinese <t>company</t> will be on par with its competitors and will deliver on its commitments towards Iraq.

Senses:
1. definition=an institution created to conduct business | examples=he only invests in large well-established companies
2. definition=small military unit; usually two or three platoons
3. definition=the state of being with someone | examples=he missed their company
4. definition=organization of performers and associated personnel (especially theatrical) | examples=the traveling company all stayed at the same hotel
5. definition=a social or business visitor | examples=the room was a mess because he hadn't expected company
6. definition=a social gathering of guests or companions | examples=the house was filled with company when I arrived
7. definition=a band of people associated temporarily in some activity | examples=they organized a party to search for food
8. definition=crew of a ship including the officers; the whole force or personnel of a ship
9. definition=a unit of firefighters including their equipment | examples=a hook-and-ladder company

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

Sentence: "We feel confident that the Chinese <t>company</t> will be on par with its competitors and will deliver on its commitments towards Iraq."

Senses provided:
1. definition=an institution created to conduct business | examples=he only invests in large well-established companies
2. definition=small military unit; usually two or three platoons
3. definition=the state of being with someone | examples=he missed their company
4. definition=organization of performers and associated personnel (especially theatrical) | examples=the traveling company all stayed at the same hotel
5. definition=a social or business visitor | examples=the room was a mess because he hadn't expected company
6. definition=a social gathering of guests or companions | examples=the house was filled with company when I arrived
7. definition=a band of people associated temporarily in some activity | examples=they organized a party to search for food
8. definition=crew of a ship including the officers; the whole force or personnel of a ship
9. definition=a unit of firefighters including their equipment | examples=a hook-and-ladder company

The sentence refers to "the Chinese company" that will be on par with competitors and deliver on commitments. This clearly refers to a business institution. So sense 1: "an institution created to conduct business". The answer is 1.


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

Sentence: We feel confident that the Chinese company will be on <t>par</t> with its competitors and will deliver on its commitments towards Iraq.

Senses:
1. definition=(golf) the standard number of strokes set for each hole on a golf course, or for the entire course | examples=a par-5 hole
2. definition=a state of being essentially equal or equivalent; equally balanced | examples=on a par with the best

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

Sentence: "We feel confident that the Chinese company will be on <t>par</t> with its competitors and will deliver on its commitments towards Iraq."

Senses:
1. definition=(golf) the standard number of strokes set for each hole on a golf course, or for the entire course | examples=a par-5 hole
2. definition=a state of being essentially equal or equivalent; equally balanced | examples=on a par with the best

The phrase in the sentence is "on par with", which matches the example "on a par with the best" in sense 2. It's clearly the meaning of being equal or equivalent. Not golf.

So the answer is 2.


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

Sentence: We feel confident that the Chinese company will be on par with its competitors and will deliver on its <t>commitments</t> towards Iraq.

Senses:
1. definition=the trait of sincere and steadfast fixity of purpose | examples=a man of energy and commitment
2. definition=the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action | examples=his long commitment to public service
3. definition=an engagement by contract involving financial obligation | examples=his business commitments took him to London
4. definition=a message that makes a pledge
5. definition=the official act of consigning a person to confinement (as in a prison or mental hospital)

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

Sentence: "We feel confident that the Chinese company will be on par with its competitors and will deliver on its <t>commitments</t> towards Iraq."

Senses provided:
1. the trait of sincere and steadfast fixity of purpose (a man of energy and commitment)
2. the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action (his long commitment to public service)
3. an engagement by contract involving financial obligation (his business commitments took him to London)
4. a message that makes a pledge
5. the official act of consigning a person to confinement (as in a prison or mental hospital)

Analysis: The sentence talks about a company delivering on its commitments towards Iraq. "Deliver on its commitments" implies promises or obligations, likely contractual or pledged actions. Sense 3 says "an engagement by contract involving financial obligation". This fits business commitments. Sense 4 says "a message that makes a pledge". A pledge is a promise. The phrase "commitments" here could refer to pledged obligations. In business contexts, "commitments" often refers to promises or obligations undertaken, possibly financial or otherwise. Sense 3 emphasizes contractual and financial obligation. Sense 4 is "a message that makes a pledge" — that is the speech act of pledging. The sentence says "deliver on its commitments", meaning fulfill the obligations, not deliver the message. So it's the obligations themselves, which would align with the engagement or pledge as a binding promise. But sense 3 is specifically "an engagement by contract involving financial obligation". Sense 4 is "a message that makes a pledge". When you "deliver on a commitment", you're fulfilling the promise, not the message. The commitment is the promise/binding engagement. Sense 2 is "the act of binding yourself to a course of action", but that's the act itself. The plural "commitments" often refers to the specific obligations. Looking at examples: "his business commitments took him to London" (sense 3). "Deliver on its commitments" is similar to fulfilling business/promissory obligations. I think the intended sense is probably 3, because it's a company and business context, involving delivery on commitments, likely contractual/financial. But could also be sense 4 if they mean the promises themselves. However, WordNet typically has:
- Sense 1: trait
- Sense 2: act of binding yourself
- Sense 3: financial obligation engagement
- Sense 4: a message that makes a pledge (the actual pledge message)
- Sense 5: confinement

In WordNet, "commitment" as a promise is sense 4? Let's check typical WordNet entries for "commitment":
1. the trait of sincere and steadfast fixity of purpose; "a man of energy and commitment"
2. the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action; "his long commitment to public service"; "they felt no loyalty to a losing team"
3. an engagement by contract involving financial obligation; "his business commitments took him to London"
4. a message that makes a pledge; "he gave his commitment"
5. the official act of consigning a person to confinement (as in a prison or mental hospital)

In the sentence, "deliver on its commitments" means fulfill the promises/obligations. That is closest to "a message that makes a pledge" (the content of the promise) or "an engagement by contract involving financial obligation"? Usually in business context, "commitments" refers to contractual obligations or promises made. The example for sense 3 is "his business commitments took him to London" which implies appointments/obligations. For sense 4, example is likely something like a pledge. I'd lean towards sense 3 because it's a company delivering on commitments towards a country, which likely involves contractual/financial obligations (like in oil contracts, construction, etc.). But it could be 4. Let's think: In the sentence, "commitments" is plural, and they are towards Iraq. "Deliver on commitments" = fulfill promises/undertakings. The WordNet sense 3 is "an engagement by contract involving financial obligation". Sense 4 is "a message that makes a pledge". Often, "commitment" in the sense of a pledge is the act of pledging or the message itself, but when you "deliver on" a commitment, it's the thing promised. Sense 3 is about the engagement itself (which can be delivered on). I think 3 is more appropriate because of the business and financial implication, and the example matches business commitments. Alternatively, if we follow WordNet strictly, "deliver on a commitment" is fulfilling a pledge, which might be sense 4? Wait, "a message that makes a pledge" - the commitment is the message (the speech act). Actually, "deliver on a commitment" doesn't mean deliver a message; it means perform the promised action. The commitment is the obligation. Sense 3: "an engagement by contract involving financial obligation" - engagement means a binding obligation. That fits perfectly. So I'll choose 3.

Double-check: "commitments towards Iraq" could be obligations under an oil deal, etc. Sense 3.


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

Sentence: <t>Companies</t> pre-selected to submit bids made offers that were then compared to the per barrel fee the ministry was willing to pay for boosting output above current levels at each field.

Senses:
1. definition=an institution created to conduct business | examples=he only invests in large well-established companies
2. definition=small military unit; usually two or three platoons
3. definition=the state of being with someone | examples=he missed their company
4. definition=organization of performers and associated personnel (especially theatrical) | examples=the traveling company all stayed at the same hotel
5. definition=a social or business visitor | examples=the room was a mess because he hadn't expected company
6. definition=a social gathering of guests or companions | examples=the house was filled with company when I arrived
7. definition=a band of people associated temporarily in some activity | examples=they organized a party to search for food
8. definition=crew of a ship including the officers; the whole force or personnel of a ship
9. definition=a unit of firefighters including their equipment | examples=a hook-and-ladder company

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

Sentence: "Companies pre-selected to submit bids made offers that were then compared to the per barrel fee the ministry was willing to pay for boosting output above current levels at each field."

The word is "Companies" (plural). The context: "Companies pre-selected to submit bids made offers..." This clearly refers to business entities. So sense 1: "an institution created to conduct business". The example: "he only invests in large well-established companies". That matches perfectly.

Answer: 1


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

Sentence: Companies pre-selected to submit <t>bids</t> made offers that were then compared to the per barrel fee the ministry was willing to pay for boosting output above current levels at each field.

Senses:
1. definition=an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
2. definition=an attempt to get something | examples=they made a futile play for power
3. definition=a formal proposal to buy at a specified price
4. definition=(bridge) the number of tricks a bridge player is willing to contract to make

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

Sentence: "Companies pre-selected to submit <t>bids</t> made offers that were then compared to the per barrel fee the ministry was willing to pay for boosting output above current levels at each field."

Context: Companies are submitting bids (offers), and these are compared to a per barrel fee the ministry was willing to pay. This is about a formal proposal to buy or sell something at a specified price, related to an auction or procurement process, specifically in the context of oil production. The bids are offers to perform a service (boosting output) for a fee? Actually, the ministry is willing to pay a per barrel fee for boosting output, and companies submit bids (offers) that are compared to that. So it's a proposal to sell services at a price. Sense 3: "a formal proposal to buy at a specified price" - but here it's a proposal to sell (provide services) at a specified price? Often "bid" can mean an offer to buy or sell, especially in auctions or contracts. However, the definitions given:

1. an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
2. an attempt to get something (examples: they made a futile play for power)
3. a formal proposal to buy at a specified price
4. (bridge) the number of tricks a bridge player is willing to contract to make

In the sentence, the companies are submitting bids in a procurement-like context: they made offers, which were then compared. This is a formal proposal to provide a service at a specified price (i.e., an offer to sell). But the definition for sense 3 specifically says "a formal proposal to buy at a specified price". This might be a slight mismatch if it's an offer to sell. However, in many contexts, "bid" can also mean an offer in a tender process (both buying and selling). The given senses might be from a dictionary, and usually "bid" as a noun can mean an offer to buy at a certain price (like at an auction) or an offer to perform work for a certain price (like in a tender). The sentence says "made offers that were then compared to the per barrel fee..." - they are making offers, so they are bidding for a contract. This is often called a bid. Sense 3 says "to buy", but if the ministry is willing to pay, the companies might be bidding to sell their services. Still, it's a formal proposal. Could it be sense 2? "an attempt to get something" - but that's more general, and the example is "play for power". The sentence is specifically about submitting bids in a business context. Sense 3 seems the closest: a formal proposal (to buy or sell) at a specified price. Often dictionaries define "bid" as an offer to buy at a certain price, but also an offer to do work for a certain price. However, the given definitions are fixed. Sense 3 is "a formal proposal to buy at a specified price". This is specifically "buy". The companies are not buying; they are offering services. But maybe they are bidding to acquire the right to produce? Or the ministry is paying them, so they are offering to sell their output boosting services. Typically, in an auction, a bid is an offer to buy. In a procurement tender, it's an offer to sell. The word "bid" can be used for both. Given the limited options, sense 3 is the most relevant because it's a formal proposal involving a price. Sense 2 is an attempt to get something, which is less specific. Sense 1 is an authoritative direction. Sense 4 is bridge. The sentence uses "bids" as offers made by companies in response to a ministry's willingness to pay. So it's a formal proposal to sell/provide services at a price. Many dictionaries have a sense like "an offer to provide goods or services at a specified price", but here sense 3 is "a formal proposal to buy at a specified price". If the dictionary only has that, maybe it's still the intended sense, even if technically it's a sell bid. Alternatively, the companies might be bidding to buy the right to operate? The phrase "per barrel fee the ministry was willing to pay" suggests the ministry is the buyer. The companies are offering to do something for a fee. So they are sellers. Their "bids" are offers to sell. If the definition says "to buy", it might not perfectly fit, but among the choices, it's the closest. Sense 2 says "an attempt to get something". That could fit: they are attempting to get the contract. But the phrase "submit bids" in business English specifically refers to formal offers in a tendering process. The sense "a formal proposal to buy at a specified price" is typically used for auctions, but also for procurement when it's from the buyer's side? Wait: in a procurement tender, the buyer asks for bids, and the suppliers submit bids. So the suppliers are "bidding" for the contract. Their bid is an offer to sell. Often dictionaries define "bid" as "an offer to buy or sell at a stated price". Since the given definition only says "buy", we need to see if the sentence justifies it. Could the companies be bidding to buy something? "...compared to the per barrel fee the ministry was willing to pay for boosting output..." The ministry is paying a fee, so the companies' bids are offers to accept that fee? Actually, the companies pre-selected to submit bids made offers. Those offers were compared to the per barrel fee the ministry was willing to pay. It sounds like the ministry wants to pay a certain amount, and companies offer their services at certain prices. Their bids are offers. This is a common use of "bid" as a noun meaning a tender offer. I think sense 3 is the most appropriate, even if it says "to buy", because in context the companies might be bidding on a contract that involves buying something? No. Let's not overthink; the WordNet senses often have "a formal proposal to buy at a specified price" as the definition for the auction/tender sense. And in many business contexts, "bid" is used for both offers to buy and offers to sell in a competitive bidding process. The sentence clearly refers to a competitive bidding process for a contract. I'll select 3.

Let's double-check: Could it be sense 2? "an attempt to get something" - example: "they made a futile play for power". "Play for power" is not "bid". The sentence uses "bids" in a commercial context. Sense 3 is specifically about price proposals. So 3 is correct.

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

Sentence: Companies pre-selected to submit bids made <t>offers</t> that were then compared to the per barrel fee the ministry was willing to pay for boosting output above current levels at each field.

Senses:
1. definition=the verbal act of offering | examples=a generous offer of assistance
2. definition=something offered (as a proposal or bid) | examples=noteworthy new offerings for investors included several index funds
3. definition=a usually brief attempt | examples=he took a crack at it

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

Sentence: Companies pre-selected to submit bids made <t>offers</t> that were then compared to the per barrel fee the ministry was willing to pay for boosting output above current levels at each field.

Senses:
1. definition=the verbal act of offering | examples=a generous offer of assistance
2. definition=something offered (as a proposal or bid) | examples=noteworthy new offerings for investors included several index funds
3. definition=a usually brief attempt | examples=he took a crack at it

The word "offers" here is used in the context of bidding. Companies made offers (bids) that were compared to the fee. So it's a proposal or bid. That matches sense 2. Sense 1 is about the verbal act, but here it's the actual proposal/bid submitted. So answer is 2.


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

Sentence: Companies pre-selected to submit bids made offers that were then compared to the per <t>barrel</t> fee the ministry was willing to pay for boosting output above current levels at each field.

Senses:
1. definition=a tube through which a bullet travels when a gun is fired
2. definition=a cylindrical container that holds liquids
3. definition=a bulging cylindrical shape; hollow with flat ends
4. definition=the quantity that a barrel (of any size) will hold
5. definition=any of various units of capacity | examples=a barrel of beer is 31 gallons and a barrel of oil is 42 gallons

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

Sentence: "Companies pre-selected to submit bids made offers that were then compared to the per <t>barrel</t> fee the ministry was willing to pay for boosting output above current levels at each field."

Senses:
1. definition=a tube through which a bullet travels when a gun is fired
2. definition=a cylindrical container that holds liquids
3. definition=a bulging cylindrical shape; hollow with flat ends
4. definition=the quantity that a barrel (of any size) will hold
5. definition=any of various units of capacity | examples=a barrel of beer is 31 gallons and a barrel of oil is 42 gallons

We need to identify which sense corresponds to "per barrel fee". The phrase "per barrel fee" means a fee per unit of volume, specifically for oil (since it mentions boosting output at each field). Sense 5 is "any of various units of capacity" and gives the example "a barrel of oil is 42 gallons". Sense 4 is "the quantity that a barrel (of any size) will hold". Both 4 and 5 relate to quantity/unit. However, sense 5 specifically mentions "barrel of oil", which fits the context of "boosting output" (oil fields). Sense 4 is "the quantity that a barrel (of any size) will hold", which is a bit more generic but could apply. Let's examine the distinction: "barrel" as a unit of capacity (sense 5) versus the amount held by a barrel-container (sense 4). Usually, in such sense inventories (like WordNet), sense 4 is "the quantity that a barrel (of any size) will hold" and sense 5 is "any of various units of capacity". Actually in WordNet, barrel has multiple senses:
1. a tube through which a bullet travels...
2. a cylindrical container that holds liquids
3. a bulging cylindrical shape; hollow with flat ends
4. the quantity that a barrel (of any size) will hold
5. any of various units of capacity; "a barrel of beer is 31 gallons and a barrel of oil is 42 gallons"

In context of "per barrel fee" for oil output, "barrel" is the unit of capacity for oil. Sense 5 specifically mentions oil. Sense 4 is the quantity held by a barrel (like a physical barrel's volume). But "per barrel fee" means per barrel unit. Most likely sense 5 is the unit of measurement. Both 4 and 5 are very close. Let's see examples: "barrel of oil" is directly in sense 5. So I'd pick sense 5.


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

Sentence: Companies pre-selected to submit bids made offers that were then compared to the per barrel <t>fee</t> the ministry was willing to pay for boosting output above current levels at each field.

Senses:
1. definition=a fixed charge for a privilege or for professional services
2. definition=an interest in land capable of being inherited

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

Sentence: "Companies pre-selected to submit bids made offers that were then compared to the per barrel <t>fee</t> the ministry was willing to pay for boosting output above current levels at each field."

Senses:
1. definition=a fixed charge for a privilege or for professional services
2. definition=an interest in land capable of being inherited

We need to determine which sense fits. The sentence talks about a "per barrel fee" that a ministry is willing to pay for boosting output. This sounds like a payment for a service (boosting output) or a privilege, not an interest in land. It's a fixed charge per barrel. Sense 1 fits: "a fixed charge for a privilege or for professional services". Sense 2 is a legal term related to land ownership (like "fee simple"). So the answer is 1.


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

Sentence: Companies pre-selected to submit bids made offers that were then compared to the per barrel fee the <t>ministry</t> was willing to pay for boosting output above current levels at each field.

Senses:
1. definition=religious ministers collectively (especially Presbyterian)
2. definition=building where the business of a government department is transacted
3. definition=a government department under the direction of a minister
4. definition=the work of a minister of religion | examples=he is studying for the ministry

reasoning_content:
We are given a sentence: "Companies pre-selected to submit bids made offers that were then compared to the per barrel fee the <t>ministry</t> was willing to pay for boosting output above current levels at each field."

We need to select which numbered sense of "ministry" is used. The senses are:

1. religious ministers collectively (especially Presbyterian)
2. building where the business of a government department is transacted
3. a government department under the direction of a minister
4. the work of a minister of religion

The sentence talks about companies submitting bids, a per barrel fee, boosting output at fields. This suggests an oil or energy context. A "ministry" that would be paying a per barrel fee is likely a government department, like a Ministry of Energy or Petroleum. It's not a religious context (not senses 1 or 4). It could be sense 2 (building) or sense 3 (government department). The phrase "the ministry was willing to pay" suggests the organization/department itself is making payments, not just the building where business is transacted. So the appropriate sense is 3: a government department under the direction of a minister.

Thus, the correct number is 3.


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

Sentence: Companies pre-selected to submit bids made offers that were then compared to the per barrel fee the ministry was willing to pay for boosting <t>output</t> above current levels at each field.

Senses:
1. definition=final product; the things produced
2. definition=production of a certain amount
3. definition=signal that comes out of an electronic system
4. definition=the quantity of something (as a commodity) that is created (usually within a given period of time) | examples=production was up in the second quarter
5. definition=what is produced in a given time period

reasoning_content:
We are given a sentence and need to determine which numbered sense of the word "output" (marked with <t></t>) is used. The sentence: "Companies pre-selected to submit bids made offers that were then compared to the per barrel fee the ministry was willing to pay for boosting <t>output</t> above current levels at each field." We need to return the number of the correct sense from the provided list of senses.

Let's analyze the context: "boosting output above current levels at each field." Here, "output" refers to the amount of oil (or some commodity) produced from an oil field. The ministry is willing to pay a per barrel fee to increase production. So "output" means the quantity produced, especially in a given period of time. It's about the amount of production.

Now, look at the senses:
1. final product; the things produced
2. production of a certain amount
3. signal that comes out of an electronic system
4. the quantity of something (as a commodity) that is created (usually within a given period of time) | examples=production was up in the second quarter
5. what is produced in a given time period

Sense 4 explicitly mentions "the quantity of something (as a commodity) that is created (usually within a given period of time)" and gives an example about production. Sense 5 says "what is produced in a given time period" which could also work, but "what is produced" could refer to the product itself rather than the quantity. However, the phrase "boosting output" means increasing the quantity produced, not just the product. The context refers to per barrel fee, so it's about the amount of oil. "Output" here is a measurable quantity. Let's check the distinction between 4 and 5. Both are similar, but 4 specifies "the quantity... that is created", while 5 says "what is produced". Typically, "output" as an amount is sense 4. The example "production was up in the second quarter" aligns with sense 4. Sense 5 might be synonymous with sense 1. In many dictionaries, "output" has a sense for the amount produced. Sense 4 is clearly the quantity. Sense 5 could be interpreted as the product itself. So I'll go with 4.

Thus, the correct sense is 4.


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

Sentence: Companies pre-selected to submit bids made offers that were then compared to the per barrel fee the ministry was willing to pay for boosting output above current <t>levels</t> at each field.

Senses:
1. definition=a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality | examples=a moderate grade of intelligence
2. definition=a relative position or degree of value in a graded group | examples=lumber of the highest grade
3. definition=a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process | examples=a remarkable degree of frankness
4. definition=height above ground | examples=the water reached ankle level
5. definition=indicator that establishes the horizontal when a bubble is centered in a tube of liquid
6. definition=a flat surface at right angles to a plumb line | examples=park the car on the level
7. definition=an abstract place usually conceived as having depth | examples=a good actor communicates on several levels
8. definition=a structure consisting of a room or set of rooms at a single position along a vertical scale | examples=what level is the office on?

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

Sentence: Companies pre-selected to submit bids made offers that were then compared to the per barrel fee the ministry was willing to pay for boosting output above current <t>levels</t> at each field.

Senses:
1. definition=a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality | examples=a moderate grade of intelligence
2. definition=a relative position or degree of value in a graded group | examples=lumber of the highest grade
3. definition=a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process | examples=a remarkable degree of frankness
4. definition=height above ground | examples=the water reached ankle level
5. definition=indicator that establishes the horizontal when a bubble is centered in a tube of liquid
6. definition=a flat surface at right angles to a plumb line | examples=park the car on the level
7. definition=an abstract place usually conceived as having depth | examples=a good actor communicates on several levels
8. definition=a structure consisting of a room or set of rooms at a single position along a vertical scale | examples=what level is the office on?"

We need to interpret "current levels" in the context: "boosting output above current <t>levels</t> at each field." Here, "levels" refers to the amount of output (production) currently being produced. It's a quantity, an amount. So it fits "a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality". That's sense 1. Let's double-check: Sense 1: "a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality". Output level is an amount. Sense 3: "a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process" could also fit, but it's more about stages or degrees. Sense 1 is more directly about intensity/amount. The word "level" in "output level" is a standard usage meaning quantity. So 1 is the best match.

Thus answer: 1


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

Sentence: Companies pre-selected to submit bids made offers that were then compared to the per barrel fee the ministry was willing to pay for boosting output above current levels at each <t>field</t>.

Senses:
1. definition=a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed | examples=he planted a field of wheat
2. definition=a region where a battle is being (or has been) fought | examples=they made a tour of Civil War battlefields
3. definition=somewhere (away from a studio or office or library or laboratory) where practical work is done or data is collected | examples=anthropologists do much of their work in the field
4. definition=a branch of knowledge | examples=in what discipline is his doctorate?
5. definition=the space around a radiating body within which its electromagnetic oscillations can exert force on another similar body not in contact with it
6. definition=a particular kind of commercial enterprise | examples=they are outstanding in their field
7. definition=a particular environment or walk of life | examples=his social sphere is limited
8. definition=a piece of land prepared for playing a game | examples=the home crowd cheered when Princeton took the field
9. definition=extensive tract of level open land | examples=they emerged from the woods onto a vast open plain
10. definition=(mathematics) a set of elements such that addition and multiplication are commutative and associative and multiplication is distributive over addition and there are two elements 0 and 1 | examples=the set of all rational numbers is a field
11. definition=a region in which active military operations are in progress | examples=the army was in the field awaiting action
12. definition=all of the horses in a particular horse race
13. definition=all the competitors in a particular contest or sporting event
14. definition=a geographic region (land or sea) under which something valuable is found | examples=the diamond fields of South Africa
15. definition=(computer science) a set of one or more adjacent characters comprising a unit of information
16. definition=the area that is visible (as through an optical instrument)
17. definition=a place where planes take off and land

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

Sentence: "Companies pre-selected to submit bids made offers that were then compared to the per barrel fee the ministry was willing to pay for boosting output above current levels at each <t>field</t>."

The <t> and </t> are around "field". We need to pick the correct sense from the list.

The sentence talks about "boosting output above current levels at each field." This is about oil production? "per barrel fee" suggests oil. So "field" here likely means an oil field. Oil field is a geographic region under which something valuable (oil) is found. Senses:
14. definition=a geographic region (land or sea) under which something valuable is found | examples=the diamond fields of South Africa
This matches "oil field". So answer is 14.

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

Sentence: US <t>banks</t> repay state support

Senses:
1. definition=sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water) | examples=they pulled the canoe up on the bank
2. definition=a financial institution that accepts deposits and channels the money into lending activities | examples=he cashed a check at the bank
3. definition=a long ridge or pile | examples=a huge bank of earth
4. definition=an arrangement of similar objects in a row or in tiers | examples=he operated a bank of switches
5. definition=a supply or stock held in reserve for future use (especially in emergencies)
6. definition=the funds held by a gambling house or the dealer in some gambling games | examples=he tried to break the bank at Monte Carlo
7. definition=a slope in the turn of a road or track; the outside is higher than the inside in order to reduce the effects of centrifugal force
8. definition=a container (usually with a slot in the top) for keeping money at home | examples=the coin bank was empty
9. definition=a building in which the business of banking transacted | examples=the bank is on the corner of Nassau and Witherspoon
10. definition=a flight maneuver; aircraft tips laterally about its longitudinal axis (especially in turning) | examples=the plane went into a steep bank

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

Sentence: US <t>banks</t> repay state support

Senses:
1. sloping land...
2. financial institution...
3. long ridge...
4. arrangement in a row...
5. supply held in reserve...
6. funds held by gambling house...
7. slope in turn of road...
8. container for money at home...
9. building where banking is transacted...
10. flight maneuver...

We need to pick the correct sense number. The sentence: "US banks repay state support". Here "banks" clearly refers to financial institutions. So sense 2: "a financial institution that accepts deposits and channels the money into lending activities". That's the one. The number is 2.


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

Sentence: US banks repay <t>state</t> support

Senses:
1. definition=the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation | examples=his state is in the deep south
2. definition=the way something is with respect to its main attributes | examples=the current state of knowledge
3. definition=the group of people comprising the government of a sovereign state | examples=the state has lowered its income tax
4. definition=a politically organized body of people under a single government | examples=the state has elected a new president
5. definition=(chemistry) the three traditional states of matter are solids (fixed shape and volume) and liquids (fixed volume and shaped by the container) and gases (filling the container) | examples=the solid state of water is called ice
6. definition=a state of depression or agitation | examples=he was in such a state you just couldn't reason with him
7. definition=the territory occupied by a nation | examples=he returned to the land of his birth
8. definition=the federal department in the United States that sets and maintains foreign policies | examples=the Department of State was created in 1789

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

Sentence: US banks repay <t>state</t> support

Senses:
1. territory of an administrative district...
2. way something is...
3. the group of people comprising the government of a sovereign state (the state has lowered income tax)
4. a politically organized body of people under a single government (the state has elected a new president)
5. chemistry states of matter
6. state of depression or agitation
7. territory occupied by a nation
8. US Department of State

We need to determine which sense applies to "<t>state</t> support" in "US banks repay state support". Here, "state support" means support from the government (or the state). In the context of "US banks", "state" likely refers to the government (as in, public support, bailouts from the government). "State" here means the government of a sovereign state? Or is it the politically organized body? Senses 3 and 4 are very similar. Sense 3: "the group of people comprising the government of a sovereign state | examples=the state has lowered its income tax". Sense 4: "a politically organized body of people under a single government | examples=the state has elected a new president". The phrase "state support" typically refers to financial support from the government. In economics/politics, "state" means the government (the entity that governs). Sense 3 specifically says "the group of people comprising the government of a sovereign state". Sense 4 is about the entire nation-state as a political entity. Often, "state support" = government support. The example for 3: "the state has lowered its income tax" – that is government action. The example for 4: "the state has elected a new president" – that's the nation/body politic. Which one fits "state support"? Usually, "state support" is support provided by the state in the sense of the government, i.e., public funds. "US banks repay state support" – they are repaying support they received from the government (e.g., TARP funds). So "state" here is the government. That matches sense 3: "the group of people comprising the government of a sovereign state". Let's check if "state" could be sense 4: a politically organized body... If banks repay the state, they might be repaying the government, not just the territory or the body of people. Both are possible, but sense 3 directly talks about government. The phrase "state support" is a standard collocation for government support. I'll verify standard definitions: In economics, "state" often means government. The choice between 3 and 4 might hinge on the example: sense 3: "the state has lowered its income tax" (government action). Sense 4: "the state has elected a new president" (the nation-state). Support is an action like lowering taxes, so sense 3 seems more appropriate. Also, "repay state support" – they are repaying money to the state (government). So it's the government entity. I'll go with 3.


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

Sentence: US banks repay state <t>support</t>

Senses:
1. definition=the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities | examples=his support kept the family together
2. definition=aiding the cause or policy or interests of | examples=the president no longer has the support of his own party
3. definition=something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest | examples=the policy found little public support
4. definition=a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission | examples=they called for artillery support
5. definition=documentary validation | examples=his documentation of the results was excellent
6. definition=the financial means whereby one lives | examples=each child was expected to pay for their keep
7. definition=supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation | examples=the statue stood on a marble support
8. definition=the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening | examples=he leaned against the wall for support
9. definition=a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts
10. definition=any device that bears the weight of another thing | examples=there was no place to attach supports for a shelf
11. definition=financial resources provided to make some project possible | examples=the foundation provided support for the experiment

reasoning_content:
We need to find the sense of "support" used in the sentence: "US banks repay state <t>support</t>". The word is "support" and the context is about banks repaying state support. The state support here likely means financial support or bailout funds given by the state to banks. So we look at the senses. Sense 1: providing or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities. That fits: state support = money given to banks. Sense 11: financial resources provided to make some project possible. This also fits. Which one is more specific? Repay support: typically, when banks repay state support, it means they pay back money that the state gave them during a financial crisis (bailout). That's financial support. Sense 1 says "the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities". Sense 11: "financial resources provided to make some project possible". Both could work. Let's check examples: Sense 1 example: "his support kept the family together" (providing for family). Sense 11: "the foundation provided support for the experiment" (financial resources for a project). In the sentence, "state support" is a noun. Sense 1 is the activity, sense 11 is financial resources. "Repay state support" implies repaying the money that was given. "Support" here refers to the money itself. Sense 11 defines it as "financial resources provided..." That seems precise. Sense 1 is the activity of providing. "Repay the activity" doesn't make sense; you repay the money. So it's the financial resources. However, we need to check if there is any sense that specifically refers to government bailouts. Usually, "state support" means state aid, financial assistance. I'll go with 11. Let's double-check the definitions:

1. the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities ("his support kept the family together") - this is the act of supporting. You can't repay an activity. You repay money.

11. financial resources provided to make some project possible ("the foundation provided support for the experiment") - here support is the money itself. So "repay state support" means repay the financial resources. So 11 is correct.

Thus, the answer is 11.

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

Sentence: The crisis-hit US major <t>banks</t> are breaking free from their state shackles.

Senses:
1. definition=sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water) | examples=they pulled the canoe up on the bank
2. definition=a financial institution that accepts deposits and channels the money into lending activities | examples=he cashed a check at the bank
3. definition=a long ridge or pile | examples=a huge bank of earth
4. definition=an arrangement of similar objects in a row or in tiers | examples=he operated a bank of switches
5. definition=a supply or stock held in reserve for future use (especially in emergencies)
6. definition=the funds held by a gambling house or the dealer in some gambling games | examples=he tried to break the bank at Monte Carlo
7. definition=a slope in the turn of a road or track; the outside is higher than the inside in order to reduce the effects of centrifugal force
8. definition=a container (usually with a slot in the top) for keeping money at home | examples=the coin bank was empty
9. definition=a building in which the business of banking transacted | examples=the bank is on the corner of Nassau and Witherspoon
10. definition=a flight maneuver; aircraft tips laterally about its longitudinal axis (especially in turning) | examples=the plane went into a steep bank

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

Sentence: "The crisis-hit US major <t>banks</t> are breaking free from their state shackles."

We need to match the word "banks" in this sentence to one of the provided senses (1 through 10). The word is marked with <t> and </t> tags indicating the target word.

Analyze the sentence: "The crisis-hit US major banks are breaking free from their state shackles." This clearly refers to financial institutions, specifically "major banks" in the US that were hit by a crisis and are breaking free from state shackles (likely government regulations or bailouts). So "banks" here means financial institutions.

Look at the senses:
1. sloping land...
2. a financial institution that accepts deposits and channels the money into lending activities | examples=he cashed a check at the bank
3. a long ridge or pile...
4. an arrangement of similar objects in a row or in tiers...
5. a supply or stock held in reserve...
6. the funds held by a gambling house...
7. a slope in the turn of a road...
8. a container... for keeping money at home...
9. a building in which the business of banking transacted...
10. a flight maneuver...

Clearly, sense 2 is the correct one: "a financial institution that accepts deposits and channels the money into lending activities". Sense 9 is "a building in which the business of banking transacted", but the sentence refers to "banks" as institutions, not the physical buildings. The phrase "US major banks" refers to the financial institutions themselves. So sense 2 is the most appropriate.

Thus, the answer is 2.