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

[User]
Target lemma: leave
Target surface form: leaving
Context:
In a well-known detective-story involving church bells, English novelist Dorothy L. Sayers described ringing as a "passion that finds its satisfaction in mathematical completeness and mechanical perfection. "Ringers, she added, are "filled with the solemn intoxication that comes of intricate ritual faultlessly performed. ""Ringing does become a bit of an obsession, "admits Stephanie Pattenden, master of the band at St. Mary Abbot and one of England's best female ringers. It is a passion that usually stays in the tower, however. More often than not, ringers think of the church as something stuck on the bottom of the belfry. When their changes are completed, and after they have worked up a sweat, ringers often skip off to the local pub, <t>leaving</t> worship for others below. This does not sit well with some clerics.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=leave%2:38:01:: | definition=go away from a place | synonyms=go forth, go away | examples=At what time does your train leave?; She didn't leave until midnight
2. sense_key=leave%2:31:05:: | definition=go and leave behind, either intentionally or by neglect or forgetfulness | examples=She left a mess when she moved out; His good luck finally left him
3. sense_key=leave%2:42:02:: | definition=act or be so as to become in a specified state | examples=The inflation left them penniless; The president's remarks left us speechless
4. sense_key=leave%2:30:02:: | definition=leave unchanged or undisturbed or refrain from taking | synonyms=leave alone, leave behind | examples=leave it as is; leave the young fawn alone
5. sense_key=leave%2:38:00:: | definition=move out of or depart from | synonyms=exit, go out, get out | examples=leave the room; the fugitive has left the country
6. sense_key=leave%2:42:01:: | definition=make a possibility or provide opportunity for; permit to be attainable or cause to remain | synonyms=allow for, allow, provide | examples=This leaves no room for improvement; The evidence allows only one conclusion
7. sense_key=leave%2:42:00:: | definition=have as a result or residue | synonyms=result, lead | examples=The water left a mark on the silk dress; Her blood left a stain on the napkin
8. sense_key=leave%2:41:00:: | definition=remove oneself from an association with or participation in | synonyms=depart, pull up stakes | examples=She wants to leave; The teenager left home
9. sense_key=leave%2:40:06:: | definition=put into the care or protection of someone | synonyms=entrust | examples=He left the decision to his deputy; leave your child the nurse's care
10. sense_key=leave%2:40:01:: | definition=leave or give by will after one's death | synonyms=bequeath, will | examples=My aunt bequeathed me all her jewelry; My grandfather left me his entire estate
11. sense_key=leave%2:42:03:: | definition=have left or have as a remainder | examples=That left the four of us; 19 minus 8 leaves 11
12. sense_key=leave%2:30:03:: | definition=be survived by after one's death | synonyms=leave behind | examples=He left six children; At her death, she left behind her husband and 11 cats
13. sense_key=leave%2:40:02:: | definition=transmit (knowledge or skills) | synonyms=impart, give, pass on | examples=give a secret to the Russians; leave your name and address here
14. sense_key=leave%2:31:02:: | definition=leave behind unintentionally | synonyms=forget | examples=I forgot my umbrella in the restaurant; I left my keys inside the car and locked the doors

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

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 2}
```

reasoning_content:
**Analyzing the "Leave" Sense: A Cognitive Journey**

Alright, let's break this down. The target word is "leave," specifically in the form "leaving" within the phrase "leaving worship for others below." My initial thought is to consider the various senses of "leave" as it relates to this context.

My immediate impression is that they are *departing* and therefore *leaving* the act of worship for others to do. "Entrust" (Candidate 9) feels close at first, but is it a straightforward "entrust"? It doesn't quite fit the nuance of the context, the meaning is something more like "leave unchanged or undisturbed" for others to experience. I need to be more precise. My thoughts naturally gravitate to the idea of leaving *something behind*.

Checking candidate 2 "go and leave behind". The example in the definition is "She left a mess when she moved out", and that seems on the right track. My immediate instinct is that is more appropriate than candidate 9 "entrust". I focus on the phrase "leave something to/for someone" to narrow down the correct sense. It is worth testing candidates 9, 2 and 4. The context of "leave worship" is key, they are physically leaving to the pub. Is that "leaving worship" a "put into care" or "leave alone"? No, it's more like "they don't participate".

I considered Candidate 6 "cause to remain", but that doesn't feel right. Similarly, Candidate 11 ("have left or have as a remainder") doesn't feel perfect either. I revisit the examples. Leaving behind is a strong contender. Checking WordNet confirms this.

The more I consider "leave something for someone", the more it points to "go and leave behind" intentionally. My thinking progresses toward how "leave" functions in this context. "leave something for someone" is "leave%2:31:05" (go and leave behind).

I check for alternative meanings to see what's what. I consider if "leave worship" is "go away from a place". No. Then, if it could be sense 9 "put into the care". Nope. So back to my original sense, of "go away and leave behind" "let others do it".

Here's where it gets interesting. I consider if the meaning of "leave" could be "allow others to have it". Now, I think of the phrase "leave something to somebody." This fits sense 9, "entrust". However, the context is "leave worship for others". So, leaving worship is done by the people physically departing. So it is not a "care" or "protection" type of leave. No, that is not it. It's an abandoning of worship for the sake of the local pub.

Now I am going to weigh sense 2 against a few others: 4, 9, 6. Sense 2 fits perfectly with "skip off." So, they skip off (depart), *leaving* worship behind. So sense 2 seems the winner. I will test it again. It makes sense, as a whole. "leaving worship for others" means they have left behind and, as such, they intend for others to partake in it. However, it's not simply an act of "entrusting".

I try sense 2 with the word "abandon." Is it "abandon worship?" Yes. Let's see if that matches sense 2: "go and leave behind, either intentionally or by neglect or forgetfulness". It's intentional. I try sense 9 (entrust). Nope, not quite. It doesn't mean entrusting worship to them, but rather abandoning the worship and letting others continue.

Then I checked against other possible options:
"leave unchanged or undisturbed"
"make a possibility or provide opportunity for"
The others don't seem like they fit the same way.

So, with my evaluation, I am honing in on sense 2.

At this point, I am convinced. It's "go and leave behind." I reread the phrase: "leaving worship [behind] for others below." Yes. I am satisfied that is the correct sense.

I will select sense 2.


attempt_kind: initial

status: success

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

[User]
Target lemma: worship
Target surface form: worship
Context:
In a well-known detective-story involving church bells, English novelist Dorothy L. Sayers described ringing as a "passion that finds its satisfaction in mathematical completeness and mechanical perfection. "Ringers, she added, are "filled with the solemn intoxication that comes of intricate ritual faultlessly performed. ""Ringing does become a bit of an obsession, "admits Stephanie Pattenden, master of the band at St. Mary Abbot and one of England's best female ringers. It is a passion that usually stays in the tower, however. More often than not, ringers think of the church as something stuck on the bottom of the belfry. When their changes are completed, and after they have worked up a sweat, ringers often skip off to the local pub, leaving <t>worship</t> for others below. This does not sit well with some clerics.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=worship%1:04:00:: | definition=the activity of worshipping
2. sense_key=worship%1:12:01:: | definition=a feeling of profound love and admiration | synonyms=adoration

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

raw_output:
```json
{"sense_index": 1}
```

finish_reason: stop

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 1}
```

role: assistant

reasoning_content:
**Analyzing the Meaning of "Worship"**

Okay, so the word I need to understand is "worship" in the sentence "leaving worship for others below." My initial thought is to identify the possible meanings of "worship," which immediately presents two options. Sense one seems to be the act of engaging in worship, as one might find in a church setting; Sense two is a feeling of love and admiration.

Given the context of the sentence, specifically "leaving worship for others below", in a setting with ringers and a belfry, it's pretty clear that it's the first sense we're dealing with – the activity of participating in a religious service. The idea of ringers leaving the church service for others below in the church building makes that interpretation a no-brainer.

The second part of the sentence, "Ringers often skip off to the local pub, leaving worship for others below," further solidifies this understanding. "Worship" clearly refers to the religious service or the act of participation in a service. The activity, not the feeling. Therefore, sense one fits perfectly into this context.

type: thinking

service_tier: default

currency: USD


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

[User]
Target lemma: below
Target surface form: below
Context:
In a well-known detective-story involving church bells, English novelist Dorothy L. Sayers described ringing as a "passion that finds its satisfaction in mathematical completeness and mechanical perfection. "Ringers, she added, are "filled with the solemn intoxication that comes of intricate ritual faultlessly performed. ""Ringing does become a bit of an obsession, "admits Stephanie Pattenden, master of the band at St. Mary Abbot and one of England's best female ringers. It is a passion that usually stays in the tower, however. More often than not, ringers think of the church as something stuck on the bottom of the belfry. When their changes are completed, and after they have worked up a sweat, ringers often skip off to the local pub, leaving worship for others <t>below</t>. This does not sit well with some clerics.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=below%4:02:01:: | definition=in or to a place that is lower | synonyms=at a lower place, to a lower place, beneath
2. sense_key=below%4:02:00:: | definition=at a later place | examples=see below
3. sense_key=below%4:02:02:: | definition=(in writing) see below | synonyms=infra | examples=vide infra
4. sense_key=below%4:02:06:: | definition=on a floor below | synonyms=downstairs, down the stairs, on a lower floor | examples=the tenants live downstairs
5. sense_key=below%4:02:03:: | definition=further down | synonyms=under | examples=see under for further discussion

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

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 1}
```

reasoning_content:
**Analyzing the Adverb "Below" in Context**

Okay, so the target word is "below," functioning as an adverb. The context is this: "...leaving worship for others below." The ringers are up in the belfry – let's assume they're in the tower – and the others, the worshipers, are "below." My initial thought is about the spatial relationship. Are we talking about "on a floor below" or simply "in a place that is lower?"

I need to nail down the nuance. I'm thinking about WordNet senses. I'm zeroing in on Sense 1: "in or to a place that is lower," with synonyms like "at a lower place" and "beneath." Sense 4 also comes into play: "on a floor below," which includes synonyms such as "downstairs" and "down the stairs." I need to decide between those.

The worshipers are in the main body of the church, which is physically lower than the belfry. Is the belfry really "downstairs" from the main part of the church? No. A church isn’t typically structured in the same way as a house. No, the "downstairs" sense doesn't quite fit. The broader idea of "at a lower place" feels more accurate.

I'm leaning towards Sense 1: "at a lower place, to a lower place, beneath." It feels more general and captures the spatial relationship well. The other senses just do not apply here.

Okay, let me review:
Sense 1: below%4:02:01:: | definition=in or to a place that is lower
Sense 2: below%4:02:00:: | definition=at a later place
Sense 3: below%4:02:02:: | definition=(in writing) see below
Sense 4: below%4:02:06:: | definition=on a floor below
Sense 5: below%4:02:03:: | definition=further down

Yes, the worshipers are in a location that's physically "beneath" or "at a lower place" relative to the tower. That would fit well.

Therefore, "below" in this context is Sense 1. It means "others in a place that is lower," relative to the bell ringers in the tower. That's the correct interpretation.


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

[User]
Target lemma: well
Target surface form: well
Context:
Ringers, she added, are "filled with the solemn intoxication that comes of intricate ritual faultlessly performed. ""Ringing does become a bit of an obsession, "admits Stephanie Pattenden, master of the band at St. Mary Abbot and one of England's best female ringers. It is a passion that usually stays in the tower, however. More often than not, ringers think of the church as something stuck on the bottom of the belfry. When their changes are completed, and after they have worked up a sweat, ringers often skip off to the local pub, leaving worship for others below. This does not sit <t>well</t> with some clerics. With membership of the Church of England steadily dwindling, strong-willed vicars are pressing equally strong-willed and often non-religious ringers to attend services.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=well%4:02:00:: | definition=(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (`good' is a nonstandard dialectal variant for `well') | synonyms=good | examples=the children behaved well; a task well done
2. sense_key=well%4:02:05:: | definition=thoroughly or completely; fully; often used as a combining form; ; ; ; ; , | examples=The problem is well understood; she was well informed
3. sense_key=well%4:02:03:: | definition=indicating high probability; in all likelihood | synonyms=easily | examples=I might well do it; a mistake that could easily have ended in disaster
4. sense_key=well%4:02:15:: | definition=(used for emphasis or as an intensifier) entirely or fully | examples=a book well worth reading; was well aware of the difficulties ahead
5. sense_key=well%4:02:08:: | definition=to a suitable or appropriate extent or degree | examples=the project was well underway; the fetus has well developed organs
6. sense_key=well%4:02:07:: | definition=favorably; with approval | examples=their neighbors spoke well of them; he thought well of the book
7. sense_key=well%4:02:11:: | definition=to a great extent or degree | synonyms=considerably, substantially | examples=I'm afraid the film was well over budget; painting the room white made it seem considerably (or substantially) larger
8. sense_key=well%4:02:14:: | definition=with great or especially intimate knowledge | synonyms=intimately | examples=we knew them well
9. sense_key=well%4:02:13:: | definition=with prudence or propriety | examples=You would do well to say nothing more; could not well refuse
10. sense_key=well%4:02:12:: | definition=with skill or in a pleasing manner | examples=she dances well; he writes well
11. sense_key=well%4:02:10:: | definition=in a manner affording benefit or advantage | synonyms=advantageously | examples=she married well; The children were settled advantageously in Seattle
12. sense_key=well%4:02:09:: | definition=in financial comfort | synonyms=comfortably | examples=They live well; she has been able to live comfortably since her husband died
13. sense_key=well%4:02:01:: | definition=without unusual distress or resentment; with good humor | examples=took the joke well; took the tragic news well

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

raw_output:
```json
{"sense_index": 6}
```

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 6}
```

reasoning_content:
**Analyzing the Nuances of "Well" in "Sit Well"**

Alright, let's break this down. The target is the word "well" within the context of "This does not sit well with some clerics." My goal is to pinpoint the most accurate sense of "well" in this specific phrase.

My initial thought is that "sit well" means something akin to "be acceptable" or "be received favorably". I've got to consider all possibilities, so I'm cycling through the senses in my mental lexicon. My intuition leans toward favoring "favorably; with approval" (sense 6), but I need to be methodical.

I’m weighing the following: Could it be "in a good or proper or satisfactory manner" (sense 1)? It's a contender, as "sit well" does suggest something being satisfactory. However, "satisfactory" feels a bit too general here. Then there is "without unusual distress or resentment; with good humor" (sense 13). But that sense seems to apply more to how a person *takes* something ("took the news well"), whereas "sit well" describes the situation's acceptability.

Let's test this. "Does not sit favorably" feels right. I'm testing "Does not sit satisfactorily" - it could work but it is general. In the idiom "sit well," does "sit" mean "to be acceptable"? In this context "well" is an adverb. I have to see which meaning of "well" works best. "sit well" is very close to "be acceptable." Which meaning of "well" works best in that scenario? The idiom "sit well" seems to translate to "is received favorably."

I’m also checking WordNet's collocations for relevant senses of "well". It's helpful to see how "well" is used with other verbs, and with this phrase specifically. But WordNet is not the best source for idiomatic expressions. The WordNet example for "sit" is "This didn't sit well with the audience."

Looking at SemCor, which is useful for checking prior annotations, but I do not see the specific phrase I am looking for. I am also checking my memory of any related examples from there.

Considering the sentence, “This does not sit well with some clerics,” I am looking to be as precise as possible. It is related to having a good opinion or being approved of. In all of the examples, "well" is either being the object of "of" or modifying "speak/think." The clerics do not approve of it. The meaning of "sit" is "to be acceptable."

So, comparing and contrasting, and weighing the meanings, I am getting closer. It's not about being "satisfactory" in a general sense, and it's not about the clerics *taking* something without distress. It's about the situation being *received* with approval.

And that's why I'm confident. The best fit here is "favorably; with approval" (sense 6).


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

[User]
Target lemma: membership
Target surface form: membership
Context:
Ringing does become a bit of an obsession, "admits Stephanie Pattenden, master of the band at St. Mary Abbot and one of England's best female ringers. It is a passion that usually stays in the tower, however. More often than not, ringers think of the church as something stuck on the bottom of the belfry. When their changes are completed, and after they have worked up a sweat, ringers often skip off to the local pub, leaving worship for others below. This does not sit well with some clerics. With <t>membership</t> of the Church of England steadily dwindling, strong-willed vicars are pressing equally strong-willed and often non-religious ringers to attend services. Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon, got so fed up with ringers who didn't attend service he sacked the entire band; the ringers promptly set up a picket line in protest.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=membership%1:14:00:: | definition=the body of members of an organization or group | synonyms=rank | examples=they polled their membership; they found dissension in their own ranks
2. sense_key=membership%1:26:00:: | definition=the state of being a member

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

raw_output:
```json
{
  "sense_index": 1
}
```

content:
```json
{
  "sense_index": 1
}
```

reasoning_content:
**Analyzing the Meaning of "Membership" in Context**

Okay, the target word is "membership," and the context is about the Church of England. My initial thought is to consider the two main senses: the body of members and the state of being a member. The phrase "membership ... dwindling" is the key. "Dwindling" suggests a reduction in quantity or a group size, not necessarily an abstract state.

Therefore, "membership" here most likely refers to the *body of members* within the Church of England, the number of people involved. I need to make sure. Let me confirm with some examples. Yes, "membership" as "body of members" fits the context of numbers decreasing.

Now, let's substitute. If I say "With the body of members of the Church of England steadily dwindling..." it reads more natural than "With the state of being a member...". Therefore, sense 1, the body of members, is the correct interpretation here. The population of Church members are in decline.


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

[User]
Target lemma: steadily
Target surface form: steadily
Context:
Ringing does become a bit of an obsession, "admits Stephanie Pattenden, master of the band at St. Mary Abbot and one of England's best female ringers. It is a passion that usually stays in the tower, however. More often than not, ringers think of the church as something stuck on the bottom of the belfry. When their changes are completed, and after they have worked up a sweat, ringers often skip off to the local pub, leaving worship for others below. This does not sit well with some clerics. With membership of the Church of England <t>steadily</t> dwindling, strong-willed vicars are pressing equally strong-willed and often non-religious ringers to attend services. Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon, got so fed up with ringers who didn't attend service he sacked the entire band; the ringers promptly set up a picket line in protest.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=steadily%4:02:01:: | definition=at a steady rate or pace | examples=his interest eroded steadily
2. sense_key=steadily%4:02:00:: | definition=in a steady manner | synonyms=steady | examples=he could still walk steadily

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

reasoning_content:
**Analyzing "Steadily" in Context**

Okay, so the lemma I'm working with here is "steadily." The context is "With membership of the Church of England steadily dwindling..." Right away, my mind goes to the potential senses, and it's pretty clear where we need to focus.

We have two main possibilities. The first, sense 1, is about something happening "at a steady rate or pace." The definition and example, "his interest eroded steadily," immediately clicks; the idea of something *decreasing* at a constant rate is strong. The second, sense 2, refers to being "in a steady manner," like in the example of walking.

Given the phrase "membership...dwindling," I'm seeing a process of decrease. "Dwindling" implies a reduction over time, and "steadily" in this case is modifying that process of reduction to describe a consistent rate. Sense 2, in contrast, applies more to physical stability. The example sentence given for sense 1 seems parallel, and a better fit. So, after evaluating both options, sense 1 is clearly the best choice here.


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

[User]
Target lemma: vicar
Target surface form: vicars
Context:
Ringing does become a bit of an obsession, "admits Stephanie Pattenden, master of the band at St. Mary Abbot and one of England's best female ringers. It is a passion that usually stays in the tower, however. More often than not, ringers think of the church as something stuck on the bottom of the belfry. When their changes are completed, and after they have worked up a sweat, ringers often skip off to the local pub, leaving worship for others below. This does not sit well with some clerics. With membership of the Church of England steadily dwindling, strong-willed <t>vicars</t> are pressing equally strong-willed and often non-religious ringers to attend services. Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon, got so fed up with ringers who didn't attend service he sacked the entire band; the ringers promptly set up a picket line in protest.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=vicar%1:18:00:: | definition=a Roman Catholic priest who acts for another higher-ranking clergyman
2. sense_key=vicar%1:18:02:: | definition=(Episcopal Church) a clergyman in charge of a chapel
3. sense_key=vicar%1:18:01:: | definition=(Church of England) a clergyman appointed to act as priest of a parish

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

raw_output:
```json
{"sense_index": 3}
```

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 3}
```

reasoning_content:
**Analyzing the Target Word "Vicars"**

Okay, so the task is to pinpoint the correct meaning of "vicars" within this provided context. The first thing I note is the reference to "the Church of England". This is a crucial piece of information. Let's see... the candidate senses give us a few options. We've got a general Roman Catholic priest definition, a more general Episcopal Church clergy definition, and a specific Church of England clergyman definition. Given that explicit mention of the Church of England, it's pretty clear that sense 3, the one defining a clergyman specifically within the Church of England, is the direct match. The context practically handed me the answer. Excellent, moving on.


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

[User]
Target lemma: press
Target surface form: pressing
Context:
Ringing does become a bit of an obsession, "admits Stephanie Pattenden, master of the band at St. Mary Abbot and one of England's best female ringers. It is a passion that usually stays in the tower, however. More often than not, ringers think of the church as something stuck on the bottom of the belfry. When their changes are completed, and after they have worked up a sweat, ringers often skip off to the local pub, leaving worship for others below. This does not sit well with some clerics. With membership of the Church of England steadily dwindling, strong-willed vicars are <t>pressing</t> equally strong-willed and often non-religious ringers to attend services. Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon, got so fed up with ringers who didn't attend service he sacked the entire band; the ringers promptly set up a picket line in protest.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=press%2:35:00:: | definition=exert pressure or force to or upon | examples=He pressed down on the boards; press your thumb on this spot
2. sense_key=press%2:32:00:: | definition=force or impel in an indicated direction | synonyms=urge, urge on, exhort | examples=I urged him to finish his studies
3. sense_key=press%2:42:01:: | definition=to be oppressive or burdensome; , | synonyms=weigh | examples=weigh heavily on the mind; Something pressed on his mind
4. sense_key=press%2:35:01:: | definition=place between two surfaces and apply weight or pressure | examples=pressed flowers
5. sense_key=press%2:35:02:: | definition=squeeze or press together | synonyms=compress, constrict, squeeze, compact, contract | examples=she compressed her lips; the spasm contracted the muscle
6. sense_key=press%2:38:00:: | definition=crowd closely | examples=The crowds pressed along the street
7. sense_key=press%2:36:01:: | definition=create by pressing | examples=Press little holes into the soft clay
8. sense_key=press%2:42:00:: | definition=be urgent | examples=This is a pressing problem
9. sense_key=press%2:41:12:: | definition=exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for | synonyms=crusade, fight, campaign, push, agitate | examples=The liberal party pushed for reforms; She is crusading for women's rights
10. sense_key=press%2:36:00:: | definition=press from a plastic | synonyms=press out | examples=press a record
11. sense_key=press%2:35:06:: | definition=make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby | synonyms=push | examples=`Now push hard,' said the doctor to the woman
12. sense_key=press%2:35:03:: | definition=press and smooth with a heated iron | synonyms=iron, iron out | examples=press your shirts; she stood there ironing
13. sense_key=press%2:33:00:: | definition=lift weights | synonyms=weight-lift | examples=This guy can press 300 pounds
14. sense_key=press%2:32:01:: | definition=ask for or request earnestly | synonyms=bid, beseech, entreat, adjure, conjure | examples=The prophet bid all people to become good persons

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

raw_output:
```json
{"sense_index": 2}
```

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 2}
```

reasoning_content:
**Analyzing the Meaning of "Pressing" in Context**

Okay, the target is "press," surface form "pressing," and the context is about vicars and ringers. My initial thought is that the vicars are trying to get the ringers to do something, likely attend services. This suggests a sense of urging or exhorting.

Let's quickly run through the senses. Sense 1 is about physical pressure, clearly not it. Sense 2, "force or impel in an indicated direction," immediately grabs my attention, particularly with those synonyms – *urge*, *urge on*, *exhort*. The example "I urged him to finish his studies" feels spot-on. Sense 9, exerting oneself continuously, like "pushing for reforms," doesn't fit the sentence's structure. And Sense 14, "ask for or request earnestly," with synonyms like *beseech*, *entreat*, sounds promising.

Hmm, this is between Sense 2 and 14. "Press someone to do something" – it's definitely about applying some form of pressure. I can see the "pressing" as putting psychological pressure on them.

Now I have to make a choice. Sense 2 aligns really well with the context, "strong-willed vicars are pressing equally strong-willed ringers to attend services." The idea of urging or forcing them in a specific direction ("to attend services") is perfect. "Urge" is a very good synonym here. Sense 14, while possibly applicable, doesn't convey the same sense of the vicars actively working on the ringers.

I think a quick check of WordNet is in order. Let's see... *press%2:32:00:: urge, urge on, press, exhort (force or impel in an indicated direction) "I urged him to finish his studies"*… Perfect! That’s a near-perfect match with the idea of "pressing ringers to attend services."

Therefore, I am confident that Sense 2, with the meaning of "urge, exhort, or impel in an indicated direction" is the correct interpretation here.


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

[User]
Target lemma: equally
Target surface form: equally
Context:
Ringing does become a bit of an obsession, "admits Stephanie Pattenden, master of the band at St. Mary Abbot and one of England's best female ringers. It is a passion that usually stays in the tower, however. More often than not, ringers think of the church as something stuck on the bottom of the belfry. When their changes are completed, and after they have worked up a sweat, ringers often skip off to the local pub, leaving worship for others below. This does not sit well with some clerics. With membership of the Church of England steadily dwindling, strong-willed vicars are pressing <t>equally</t> strong-willed and often non-religious ringers to attend services. Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon, got so fed up with ringers who didn't attend service he sacked the entire band; the ringers promptly set up a picket line in protest.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=equally%4:02:01:: | definition=to the same degree (often followed by `as') | synonyms=as, every bit | examples=they were equally beautiful; birds were singing and the child sang as sweetly
2. sense_key=equally%4:02:02:: | definition=in equal amounts or shares; in a balanced or impartial way | synonyms=evenly | examples=a class evenly divided between girls and boys; they split their winnings equally

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

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 1}
```

reasoning_content:
**Analyzing the Nuances of "Equally"**

Okay, so the task is to pinpoint the meaning of "equally" in that sentence about the vicars and ringers. Let's break it down. The core phrase is "...pressing *equally* strong-willed..." My initial thought, given the context, is that "equally" is modifying "strong-willed." That tells me right away to think about the degree of something.

Now, let's consider the possible senses. Sense 1, "to the same degree," looks promising. The definition includes synonyms like "as" and "every bit," which reinforces this notion of comparison and equivalent intensity. Perfect. The examples provided—"they were *equally* beautiful," and the songbird singing as sweetly as the child—all hit home with that notion of parallel qualities.

Sense 2, "in equal amounts or shares; in a balanced or impartial way," doesn't feel right here. While balance might be present in the *relationship* between the vicar and ringer, the word "equally" directly describes how *strong-willed* they are. This sense doesn't quite fit the direct modification of "strong-willed" as an adjective.

Therefore, since "equally" modifies an adjective and is referencing the degree of strength of will, the correct interpretation is unequivocally Sense 1: "to the same degree." We're not talking about an even distribution; we're talking about an equivalence in the characteristic of being strong-willed. Got it.


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

[User]
Target lemma: often
Target surface form: often
Context:
Ringing does become a bit of an obsession, "admits Stephanie Pattenden, master of the band at St. Mary Abbot and one of England's best female ringers. It is a passion that usually stays in the tower, however. More often than not, ringers think of the church as something stuck on the bottom of the belfry. When their changes are completed, and after they have worked up a sweat, ringers often skip off to the local pub, leaving worship for others below. This does not sit well with some clerics. With membership of the Church of England steadily dwindling, strong-willed vicars are pressing equally strong-willed and <t>often</t> non-religious ringers to attend services. Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon, got so fed up with ringers who didn't attend service he sacked the entire band; the ringers promptly set up a picket line in protest.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=often%4:02:00:: | definition=many times at short intervals | synonyms=frequently, oftentimes, oft, ofttimes | examples=we often met over a cup of coffee
2. sense_key=often%4:02:01:: | definition=frequently or in great quantities | synonyms=much, a great deal | examples=I don't drink much; I don't travel much
3. sense_key=often%4:02:02:: | definition=in many cases or instances

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

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 3}
```

reasoning_content:
**Analyzing the Adverb "Often" in Context**

Okay, so the target is "often," and the surface form matches the lemma, which is straightforward. The context is "strong-willed vicars are pressing equally strong-willed and often non-religious ringers to attend services." My task is to pin down the correct sense of "often" in this sentence.

I've got three senses to consider. Sense 1, "many times at short intervals," immediately feels wrong. It describes repeated actions, and "non-religious" describes a state of being, not an action that could happen repeatedly in short intervals. Sense 2, "frequently or in great quantities," also doesn't fit the bill. The phrase isn't about *how much* ringers are non-religious, but *how many* of them are.

That leaves sense 3: "in many cases or instances." This seems promising. Applying this to the phrase, we get "in many cases non-religious ringers," which sounds correct. It's an adverb of frequency modifying a state or characteristic. That's a perfect match.

I'm a little concerned that sense 3 lacks examples and synonyms in the provided list. But let's look at the definition again. It explicitly states "in many cases or instances," and this fits precisely with what the sentence implies: that a significant portion of the ringers are not religious. This confirms that sense 3, with the sense key `often%4:02:02::`, is indeed the correct one. I'm satisfied.


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

[User]
Target lemma: ringer
Target surface form: ringers
Context:
Ringing does become a bit of an obsession, "admits Stephanie Pattenden, master of the band at St. Mary Abbot and one of England's best female ringers. It is a passion that usually stays in the tower, however. More often than not, ringers think of the church as something stuck on the bottom of the belfry. When their changes are completed, and after they have worked up a sweat, ringers often skip off to the local pub, leaving worship for others below. This does not sit well with some clerics. With membership of the Church of England steadily dwindling, strong-willed vicars are pressing equally strong-willed and often non-religious <t>ringers</t> to attend services. Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon, got so fed up with ringers who didn't attend service he sacked the entire band; the ringers promptly set up a picket line in protest.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=ringer%1:18:02:: | definition=a person who rings church bells (as for summoning the congregation) | synonyms=toller, bell ringer
2. sense_key=ringer%1:18:01:: | definition=a person who is almost identical to another | synonyms=dead ringer, clone
3. sense_key=ringer%1:18:00:: | definition=a contestant entered in a competition under false pretenses
4. sense_key=ringer%1:04:00:: | definition=(horseshoes) the successful throw of a horseshoe or quoit so as to encircle a stake or peg

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

reasoning_content:
**Analyzing the Usage of "Ringers"**

Okay, so I'm looking at "ringers" in this text, and the context immediately points me toward a very specific meaning. We're talking about bell-ringing – the ringing becomes an obsession, there's mention of "England's best female ringers," and even a vicar getting fed up with ringers skipping church services. It's all very clear.

There's no need to overthink this. The context, hands down, leads me to the interpretation of someone involved in bell-ringing, specifically church bells in this instance. My go-to is clearly the sense of a "bell ringer." The definition associated with the sense key "ringer%1:18:02::" nails it - a person who rings church bells, used for things like summoning. The synonyms like "toller" and "bell ringer" further confirm my immediate instinct. This is a straightforward case. Sense 1 it is.


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

[User]
Target lemma: attend
Target surface form: attend
Context:
Ringing does become a bit of an obsession, "admits Stephanie Pattenden, master of the band at St. Mary Abbot and one of England's best female ringers. It is a passion that usually stays in the tower, however. More often than not, ringers think of the church as something stuck on the bottom of the belfry. When their changes are completed, and after they have worked up a sweat, ringers often skip off to the local pub, leaving worship for others below. This does not sit well with some clerics. With membership of the Church of England steadily dwindling, strong-willed vicars are pressing equally strong-willed and often non-religious ringers to <t>attend</t> services. Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon, got so fed up with ringers who didn't attend service he sacked the entire band; the ringers promptly set up a picket line in protest.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=attend%2:42:00:: | definition=be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc. | synonyms=go to | examples=She attends class regularly; I rarely attend services at my church
2. sense_key=attend%2:41:12:: | definition=take charge of or deal with | synonyms=take care, look, see | examples=Could you see about lunch?; I must attend to this matter
3. sense_key=attend%2:42:01:: | definition=to accompany as a circumstance or follow as a result | examples=Menuhin's playing was attended by a 15-minute standing ovation
4. sense_key=attend%2:41:00:: | definition=work for or be a servant to | synonyms=serve, attend to, wait on, assist | examples=May I serve you?; She attends the old lady in the wheelchair
5. sense_key=attend%2:39:00:: | definition=give heed (to) | synonyms=hang, advert, pay heed, give ear | examples=The children in the audience attended the recital quietly; She hung on his every word

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

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 1}
```

reasoning_content:
**Analyzing the Usage of "Attend"**

Okay, so the target word is "attend," and the surface form is, unsurprisingly, "attend." The provided context is: "...strong-willed vicars are pressing equally strong-willed and often non-religious ringers to attend services." Right, I've got to determine which sense of "attend" is being used here. Let's see the options:

1.  "be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc."
2.  "take charge of or deal with"
3.  "to accompany as a circumstance or follow as a result"
4.  "work for or be a servant to"
5.  "give heed (to)"

Hmm... It's pretty clear cut, isn't it? Sense 1, "be present at," seems to be the obvious fit. The context mentions "attend services," which strongly implies physical presence at a religious service. That's a textbook example of sense 1. The phrase even reinforces this - as in 'I rarely attend services at my church'. No need to overthink this; Sense 1 is the most appropriate and the correct choice.


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

[User]
Target lemma: service
Target surface form: services
Context:
Ringing does become a bit of an obsession, "admits Stephanie Pattenden, master of the band at St. Mary Abbot and one of England's best female ringers. It is a passion that usually stays in the tower, however. More often than not, ringers think of the church as something stuck on the bottom of the belfry. When their changes are completed, and after they have worked up a sweat, ringers often skip off to the local pub, leaving worship for others below. This does not sit well with some clerics. With membership of the Church of England steadily dwindling, strong-willed vicars are pressing equally strong-willed and often non-religious ringers to attend <t>services</t>. Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon, got so fed up with ringers who didn't attend service he sacked the entire band; the ringers promptly set up a picket line in protest.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=service%1:04:08:: | definition=work done by one person or group that benefits another | examples=budget separately for goods and services
2. sense_key=service%1:04:00:: | definition=an act of help or assistance | examples=he did them a service
3. sense_key=service%1:04:01:: | definition=the act of public worship following prescribed rules | synonyms=religious service, divine service | examples=the Sunday service
4. sense_key=service%1:14:05:: | definition=a company or agency that performs a public service; subject to government regulation
5. sense_key=service%1:04:07:: | definition=employment in or work for another | examples=he retired after 30 years of service
6. sense_key=service%1:14:00:: | definition=a force that is a branch of the armed forces | synonyms=military service, armed service
7. sense_key=service%1:18:00:: | definition=Canadian writer (born in England) who wrote about life in the Yukon Territory (1874-1958) | synonyms=Robert William Service
8. sense_key=service%1:07:00:: | definition=a means of serving | synonyms=avail, help | examples=of no avail; there's no help for it
9. sense_key=service%1:06:00:: | definition=tableware consisting of a complete set of articles (silver or dishware) for use at table | synonyms=table service
10. sense_key=service%1:04:03:: | definition=the act of mating by male animals | synonyms=servicing | examples=the bull was worth good money in servicing fees
11. sense_key=service%1:04:09:: | definition=(law) the acts performed by an English feudal tenant for the benefit of his lord which formed the consideration for the property granted to him
12. sense_key=service%1:04:02:: | definition=(sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play | synonyms=serve | examples=his powerful serves won the game
13. sense_key=service%1:04:04:: | definition=the act of delivering a writ or summons upon someone | synonyms=serving, service of process | examples=he accepted service of the subpoena
14. sense_key=service%1:04:05:: | definition=periodic maintenance on a car or machine | synonyms=overhaul, inspection and repair | examples=it was time for an overhaul on the tractor
15. sense_key=service%1:04:06:: | definition=the performance of duties by a waiter or servant | examples=that restaurant has excellent service

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

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 3}
```

reasoning_content:
**Analyzing the Context of "Services"**

Okay, so I'm presented with a situation involving church bell ringers and their relationship to "services." Immediately, my expertise kicks in, and I start dissecting the surrounding vocabulary. The mention of "worship," "clerics," the "Church of England," and "vicars" instantly flags this as a religious context. I need to determine the specific sense of the word "services" here.

My mind quickly runs through the likely candidates. There's the general sense of one group benefiting another (sense 1), the broader idea of assistance (sense 2), but given the religious framework, these feel less precise. Then, bingo! Sense 3, "the act of public worship following prescribed rules," hits the nail on the head. This fits perfectly with the idea of a church setting. The ringers are *attending* something, and that something is clearly a religious *service*. So, sense 3 it is. No ambiguity here.


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

[User]
Target lemma: year
Target surface form: years
Context:
It is a passion that usually stays in the tower, however. More often than not, ringers think of the church as something stuck on the bottom of the belfry. When their changes are completed, and after they have worked up a sweat, ringers often skip off to the local pub, leaving worship for others below. This does not sit well with some clerics. With membership of the Church of England steadily dwindling, strong-willed vicars are pressing equally strong-willed and often non-religious ringers to attend services. Two <t>years</t> ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon, got so fed up with ringers who didn't attend service he sacked the entire band; the ringers promptly set up a picket line in protest. "They were a self-perpetuating club that treated the tower as sort of a separate premises, "the Vicar Hummerstone says.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=year%1:28:01:: | definition=a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days | synonyms=twelvemonth, yr | examples=she is 4 years old; in the year 1920
2. sense_key=year%1:28:02:: | 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. sense_key=year%1:28:00:: | 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. sense_key=year%1:14:00:: | definition=a body of students who graduate together | synonyms=class | examples=the class of '97; she was in my year at Hoehandle High

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

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 1}
```

reasoning_content:
**Analyzing the Meaning of "Years" in Context**

Okay, so the target is "year," specifically the plural "years," and it's used in the phrase "Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone..." I need to figure out which sense of "year" is intended here. Let's see... I've got a few candidates:

*   **Sense 1:** a standard time period, either 365 or 366 days.
*   **Sense 2:** A regularly occurring portion of a calendar year, usually used as a descriptive for an educational year.
*   **Sense 3:** the duration for a planet to orbit its star.
*   **Sense 4:** a graduating class.

"Two years ago" is a direct reference to a measurable *duration* of time. So, right off the bat, Sense 1, "a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days", seems like a strong contender. Think about how we use that sense... something like "She is 4 years old" or "in the year 1920" — measures of time.

Let's do a quick verification. Sense 1 definitely aligns with the "measuring time elapsed" use. Sense 2 is clearly for things like "school year". Sense 3 refers to orbital mechanics, for example a "Martian year." Sense 4, the final choice, is the graduating class usage.

Therefore, given the context, Sense 1 is the most appropriate and the correct interpretation here. "Two years ago" clearly refers to the passage of two periods of time, each containing 365 or 366 days.


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

[User]
Target lemma: vicar
Target surface form: vicar
Context:
It is a passion that usually stays in the tower, however. More often than not, ringers think of the church as something stuck on the bottom of the belfry. When their changes are completed, and after they have worked up a sweat, ringers often skip off to the local pub, leaving worship for others below. This does not sit well with some clerics. With membership of the Church of England steadily dwindling, strong-willed vicars are pressing equally strong-willed and often non-religious ringers to attend services. Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, <t>vicar</t> of Great Torrington, Devon, got so fed up with ringers who didn't attend service he sacked the entire band; the ringers promptly set up a picket line in protest. "They were a self-perpetuating club that treated the tower as sort of a separate premises, "the Vicar Hummerstone says.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=vicar%1:18:00:: | definition=a Roman Catholic priest who acts for another higher-ranking clergyman
2. sense_key=vicar%1:18:02:: | definition=(Episcopal Church) a clergyman in charge of a chapel
3. sense_key=vicar%1:18:01:: | definition=(Church of England) a clergyman appointed to act as priest of a parish

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

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 3}
```

reasoning_content:
**Analyzing the Context of "Vicar"**

Okay, so the task is to pinpoint the specific meaning of "vicar" in this passage. The target is both the lemma and surface form, so that's straightforward. The context is revealing, and the first snippet, about the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, being the "vicar of Great Torrington, Devon" is quite helpful. He fired the bell ringers. Now, let me see...ah, here's another key phrase, "strong-willed vicars are pressing..." This clearly suggests a connection to the Church of England, and given the English location, Devon, this points directly to the religious sense.

Looking at my established knowledge, Sense 3, which defines "vicar" as "a clergyman appointed to act as priest of a parish" within the Church of England, aligns perfectly. "Great Torrington, Devon" is explicitly stated, confirming that this context fits the geographical scope as well. Bingo. I'm confident that Sense 3 is the correct interpretation here.


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

[User]
Target lemma: get
Target surface form: got
Context:
It is a passion that usually stays in the tower, however. More often than not, ringers think of the church as something stuck on the bottom of the belfry. When their changes are completed, and after they have worked up a sweat, ringers often skip off to the local pub, leaving worship for others below. This does not sit well with some clerics. With membership of the Church of England steadily dwindling, strong-willed vicars are pressing equally strong-willed and often non-religious ringers to attend services. Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon, <t>got</t> so fed up with ringers who didn't attend service he sacked the entire band; the ringers promptly set up a picket line in protest. "They were a self-perpetuating club that treated the tower as sort of a separate premises, "the Vicar Hummerstone says.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=get%2:40:00:: | definition=come into the possession of something concrete or abstract | synonyms=acquire | examples=She got a lot of paintings from her uncle; They acquired a new pet
2. sense_key=get%2:30:00:: | definition=enter or assume a certain state or condition | synonyms=become, go | examples=He became annoyed when he heard the bad news; It must be getting more serious
3. sense_key=get%2:30:02:: | definition=cause to move; cause to be in a certain position or condition | synonyms=let, have | examples=He got his squad on the ball; This let me in for a big surprise
4. sense_key=get%2:30:03:: | definition=receive a specified treatment (abstract) | synonyms=receive, find, obtain, incur | examples=These aspects of civilization do not find expression or receive an interpretation; His movie received a good review
5. sense_key=get%2:38:00:: | definition=reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress | synonyms=arrive, come | examples=She arrived home at 7 o'clock; She didn't get to Chicago until after midnight
6. sense_key=get%2:35:03:: | definition=go or come after and bring or take back | synonyms=bring, convey, fetch | examples=Get me those books over there, please; Could you bring the wine?
7. sense_key=get%2:39:00:: | definition=go through (mental or physical states or experiences) | synonyms=experience, receive, have | examples=get an idea; experience vertigo
8. sense_key=get%2:33:00:: | definition=take vengeance on or get even | synonyms=pay back, pay off, fix | examples=We'll get them!; That'll fix him good!
9. sense_key=get%2:40:01:: | definition=achieve a point or goal | synonyms=have, make | examples=Nicklaus had a 70; The Brazilian team got 4 goals
10. sense_key=get%2:32:00:: | definition=cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner | synonyms=induce, stimulate, cause, have, make | examples=The ads induced me to buy a VCR; My children finally got me to buy a computer
11. sense_key=get%2:35:09:: | definition=succeed in catching or seizing, especially after a chase | synonyms=catch, capture | examples=We finally got the suspect; Did you catch the thief?
12. sense_key=get%2:29:01:: | definition=come to have or undergo a change of (physical features and attributes) | synonyms=grow, develop, produce, acquire | examples=He grew a beard; The patient developed abdominal pains
13. sense_key=get%2:29:00:: | definition=be stricken by an illness, fall victim to an illness | synonyms=contract, take | examples=He got AIDS; She came down with pneumonia
14. sense_key=get%2:32:03:: | definition=communicate with a place or person; establish communication with, as if by telephone | examples=Bill called this number and he got Mary; The operator couldn't get Kobe because of the earthquake
15. sense_key=get%2:30:01:: | definition=give certain properties to something | synonyms=make | examples=get someone mad; She made us look silly
16. sense_key=get%2:32:08:: | definition=move into a desired direction of discourse | synonyms=drive, aim | examples=What are you driving at?
17. sense_key=get%2:31:09:: | definition=grasp with the mind or develop an understanding of | synonyms=catch | examples=did you catch that allusion?; We caught something of his theory in the lecture
18. sense_key=get%2:35:00:: | definition=attract and fix | synonyms=catch, arrest | examples=His look caught her; She caught his eye
19. sense_key=get%2:35:10:: | definition=reach with a blow or hit in a particular spot | synonyms=catch | examples=the rock caught her in the back of the head; The blow got him in the back
20. sense_key=get%2:31:03:: | definition=reach by calculation | examples=What do you get when you add up these numbers?
21. sense_key=get%2:40:14:: | definition=acquire as a result of some effort or action | examples=You cannot get water out of a stone; Where did she get these news?
22. sense_key=get%2:40:13:: | definition=purchase | examples=What did you get at the toy store?
23. sense_key=get%2:39:13:: | definition=perceive by hearing | synonyms=catch | examples=I didn't catch your name; She didn't get his name when they met the first time
24. sense_key=get%2:39:09:: | definition=suffer from the receipt of | synonyms=catch | examples=She will catch hell for this behavior!
25. sense_key=get%2:39:14:: | definition=receive as a retribution or punishment | synonyms=receive | examples=He got 5 years in prison
26. sense_key=get%2:38:15:: | definition=leave immediately; used usually in the imperative form | synonyms=scram, buzz off, fuck off, bugger off | examples=Scram!
27. sense_key=get%2:38:12:: | definition=reach and board | examples=She got the bus just as it was leaving
28. sense_key=get%2:37:12:: | definition=irritate | synonyms=get under one's skin | examples=Her childish behavior really get to me; His lying really gets me
29. sense_key=get%2:37:11:: | definition=evoke an emotional response | examples=Brahms's `Requiem' gets me every time
30. sense_key=get%2:36:14:: | definition=apprehend and reproduce accurately | synonyms=catch | examples=She really caught the spirit of the place in her drawings; She got the mood just right in her photographs
31. sense_key=get%2:36:00:: | definition=earn or achieve a base by being walked by the pitcher | synonyms=draw | examples=He drew a base on balls
32. sense_key=get%2:35:12:: | definition=overcome or destroy | examples=The ice storm got my hibiscus; the cat got the goldfish
33. sense_key=get%2:31:10:: | definition=be a mystery or bewildering to | synonyms=perplex, vex, stick, puzzle, mystify, baffle | examples=This beats me!; Got me--I don't know the answer!
34. sense_key=get%2:30:12:: | definition=take the first step or steps in carrying out an action | synonyms=get down, begin, start out, start, set about, set out | examples=We began working at dawn; Who will start?
35. sense_key=get%2:29:11:: | definition=undergo (as of injuries and illnesses) | synonyms=suffer, sustain, have | examples=She suffered a fracture in the accident; He had an insulin shock after eating three candy bars
36. sense_key=get%2:29:08:: | definition=make children | synonyms=beget, engender, father, mother, sire, generate | examples=Abraham begot Isaac; Men often father children but don't recognize them

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

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 2}
```

reasoning_content:
**Analyzing the Vicar's Frustration**

Okay, so the text describes a vicar named Rev. Hummerstone who, two years ago, took drastic action with his bell ringers. The key word I need to understand is "got" in the phrase "got so fed up." It's not about acquiring something, but rather about a change in state, his emotional state. I'm immediately leaning towards the second candidate sense: "enter or assume a certain state or condition," which lines up with the common understanding of "got" in this kind of phrasing. We're talking about him **becoming** fed up, reaching a level of frustration. I want to double-check this.

Let's look at the provided examples to see if they fit. "He became annoyed" works perfectly. "It must be getting more serious" also illustrates the same concept of transitioning into a state. "Got so fed up" fits this sense of "entering a condition" precisely, where "fed up" describes the condition he's now in. Yes, this makes perfect sense in the context of the vicar's actions. Sense 2 is the clear winner here.


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

[User]
Target lemma: so
Target surface form: so
Context:
It is a passion that usually stays in the tower, however. More often than not, ringers think of the church as something stuck on the bottom of the belfry. When their changes are completed, and after they have worked up a sweat, ringers often skip off to the local pub, leaving worship for others below. This does not sit well with some clerics. With membership of the Church of England steadily dwindling, strong-willed vicars are pressing equally strong-willed and often non-religious ringers to attend services. Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon, got <t>so</t> fed up with ringers who didn't attend service he sacked the entire band; the ringers promptly set up a picket line in protest. "They were a self-perpetuating club that treated the tower as sort of a separate premises, "the Vicar Hummerstone says.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=so%4:02:02:: | definition=to a very great extent or degree | examples=the idea is so obvious; never been so happy
2. sense_key=so%4:02:06:: | definition=in a manner that facilitates | examples=he observed the snakes so he could describe their behavior; he stooped down so he could pick up his hat
3. sense_key=so%4:02:05:: | definition=in such a condition or manner, especially as expressed or implied | examples=They're happy and I hope they will remain so; so live your life that old age will bring no regrets
4. sense_key=so%4:02:07:: | definition=to a certain unspecified extent or degree | examples=I can only go so far with this student; can do only so much in a day
5. sense_key=so%4:02:08:: | definition=in the same way; also | examples=I was offended and so was he; worked hard and so did she
6. sense_key=so%4:02:04:: | definition=in the way indicated; ; ; (`thusly' is a nonstandard variant) | synonyms=thus, thusly | examples=hold the brush so; set up the pieces thus
7. sense_key=so%4:02:03:: | definition=(usually followed by `that') to an extent or degree as expressed | examples=he was so tired he could hardly stand; so dirty that it smells
8. sense_key=so%4:02:09:: | definition=subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors) | synonyms=then, and so, and then | examples=then he left; go left first, then right
9. sense_key=so%4:02:10:: | definition=(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result | synonyms=therefore, hence, thence, thus | examples=therefore X must be true; the eggs were fresh and hence satisfactory
10. sense_key=so%4:02:00:: | definition=in truth (often tends to intensify) | synonyms=indeed | examples=they said the car would break down and indeed it did; it is very cold indeed

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

raw_output:
```json
{"sense_index": 7}
```

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 7}
```

reasoning_content:
**Analyzing "So" in Context**

Okay, the lemma is "so," and the surface form matches. Simple enough. Now, let's dissect this sentence: "...got so fed up with ringers who didn't attend service he sacked the entire band..." The structure jumps out: "so [adjective] [that] [clause]." It's classic "so...that" construction, with the "that" elided. We're looking at an intensifier of the adjective "fed up," leading to a consequence.

Now to the senses. Sense 1 is a general intensifier, "to a very great extent or degree." Seems plausible, but let's see what else we have. Sense 7 looks more promising: "(usually followed by `that') to an extent or degree as expressed." Bingo. The examples are the key: "he was so tired he could hardly stand." The parallel is clear. Our sentence works just like that one - "so fed up... he sacked" is analogous to "so tired... he could hardly stand." The "that" is implicit. Therefore, sense 7 is the winner. This intensifier is perfectly suited to the context, and therefore, it's correct.


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

[User]
Target lemma: ringer
Target surface form: ringers
Context:
It is a passion that usually stays in the tower, however. More often than not, ringers think of the church as something stuck on the bottom of the belfry. When their changes are completed, and after they have worked up a sweat, ringers often skip off to the local pub, leaving worship for others below. This does not sit well with some clerics. With membership of the Church of England steadily dwindling, strong-willed vicars are pressing equally strong-willed and often non-religious ringers to attend services. Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon, got so fed up with <t>ringers</t> who didn't attend service he sacked the entire band; the ringers promptly set up a picket line in protest. "They were a self-perpetuating club that treated the tower as sort of a separate premises, "the Vicar Hummerstone says.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=ringer%1:18:02:: | definition=a person who rings church bells (as for summoning the congregation) | synonyms=toller, bell ringer
2. sense_key=ringer%1:18:01:: | definition=a person who is almost identical to another | synonyms=dead ringer, clone
3. sense_key=ringer%1:18:00:: | definition=a contestant entered in a competition under false pretenses
4. sense_key=ringer%1:04:00:: | definition=(horseshoes) the successful throw of a horseshoe or quoit so as to encircle a stake or peg

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

reasoning_content:
**Analyzing "Ringers" in Context**

Okay, so the target here is "ringers," the plural of "ringer." My initial instinct is to consider all potential senses, of course. But this context is pretty specific, and it immediately screams *church bells.* We're dealing with a belfry, a tower, and phrases like "changes," and "worship for others below." This strongly suggests a church environment, which leads me to believe the first sense is the correct one.

Let's see… confirming evidence: "Church of England," "attend services," these are clear indicators. So, yeah, this is referring to people who ring church bells—bell ringers, plain and simple. Sense index 1 it is. Case closed.


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

[User]
Target lemma: attend
Target surface form: attend
Context:
It is a passion that usually stays in the tower, however. More often than not, ringers think of the church as something stuck on the bottom of the belfry. When their changes are completed, and after they have worked up a sweat, ringers often skip off to the local pub, leaving worship for others below. This does not sit well with some clerics. With membership of the Church of England steadily dwindling, strong-willed vicars are pressing equally strong-willed and often non-religious ringers to attend services. Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon, got so fed up with ringers who didn't <t>attend</t> service he sacked the entire band; the ringers promptly set up a picket line in protest. "They were a self-perpetuating club that treated the tower as sort of a separate premises, "the Vicar Hummerstone says.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=attend%2:42:00:: | definition=be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc. | synonyms=go to | examples=She attends class regularly; I rarely attend services at my church
2. sense_key=attend%2:41:12:: | definition=take charge of or deal with | synonyms=take care, look, see | examples=Could you see about lunch?; I must attend to this matter
3. sense_key=attend%2:42:01:: | definition=to accompany as a circumstance or follow as a result | examples=Menuhin's playing was attended by a 15-minute standing ovation
4. sense_key=attend%2:41:00:: | definition=work for or be a servant to | synonyms=serve, attend to, wait on, assist | examples=May I serve you?; She attends the old lady in the wheelchair
5. sense_key=attend%2:39:00:: | definition=give heed (to) | synonyms=hang, advert, pay heed, give ear | examples=The children in the audience attended the recital quietly; She hung on his every word

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

reasoning_content:
**Analyzing the Verb "Attend" in Context**

Okay, so the lemma is "attend," the surface form is also "attend," and the context is about a vicar dealing with ringers. My task is to determine the correct sense of "attend" in the phrase "attend service."

Let's see, I have five potential senses to consider. I have:

1.  "Be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc." (synonyms: go to)
2.  "Take charge of or deal with" (synonyms: take care, look, see)
3.  "To accompany as a circumstance or follow as a result"
4.  "Work for or be a servant to"
5.  "Give heed (to)"

Now, the specific phrase is "attend service." Considering the context of a church service, the first sense – "be present at... church services" – *immediately* jumps out. It is a near-perfect fit. We're talking about ringers *not* showing up, which clearly aligns with the idea of physical presence. The example provided "I rarely attend services at my church" is a good example sentence that also provides solid corroboration.

I'm confident this is a straightforward case; sense 1 is the obvious and correct one. No need to overthink it.


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

[User]
Target lemma: service
Target surface form: service
Context:
It is a passion that usually stays in the tower, however. More often than not, ringers think of the church as something stuck on the bottom of the belfry. When their changes are completed, and after they have worked up a sweat, ringers often skip off to the local pub, leaving worship for others below. This does not sit well with some clerics. With membership of the Church of England steadily dwindling, strong-willed vicars are pressing equally strong-willed and often non-religious ringers to attend services. Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon, got so fed up with ringers who didn't attend <t>service</t> he sacked the entire band; the ringers promptly set up a picket line in protest. "They were a self-perpetuating club that treated the tower as sort of a separate premises, "the Vicar Hummerstone says.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=service%1:04:08:: | definition=work done by one person or group that benefits another | examples=budget separately for goods and services
2. sense_key=service%1:04:00:: | definition=an act of help or assistance | examples=he did them a service
3. sense_key=service%1:04:01:: | definition=the act of public worship following prescribed rules | synonyms=religious service, divine service | examples=the Sunday service
4. sense_key=service%1:14:05:: | definition=a company or agency that performs a public service; subject to government regulation
5. sense_key=service%1:04:07:: | definition=employment in or work for another | examples=he retired after 30 years of service
6. sense_key=service%1:14:00:: | definition=a force that is a branch of the armed forces | synonyms=military service, armed service
7. sense_key=service%1:18:00:: | definition=Canadian writer (born in England) who wrote about life in the Yukon Territory (1874-1958) | synonyms=Robert William Service
8. sense_key=service%1:07:00:: | definition=a means of serving | synonyms=avail, help | examples=of no avail; there's no help for it
9. sense_key=service%1:06:00:: | definition=tableware consisting of a complete set of articles (silver or dishware) for use at table | synonyms=table service
10. sense_key=service%1:04:03:: | definition=the act of mating by male animals | synonyms=servicing | examples=the bull was worth good money in servicing fees
11. sense_key=service%1:04:09:: | definition=(law) the acts performed by an English feudal tenant for the benefit of his lord which formed the consideration for the property granted to him
12. sense_key=service%1:04:02:: | definition=(sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play | synonyms=serve | examples=his powerful serves won the game
13. sense_key=service%1:04:04:: | definition=the act of delivering a writ or summons upon someone | synonyms=serving, service of process | examples=he accepted service of the subpoena
14. sense_key=service%1:04:05:: | definition=periodic maintenance on a car or machine | synonyms=overhaul, inspection and repair | examples=it was time for an overhaul on the tractor
15. sense_key=service%1:04:06:: | definition=the performance of duties by a waiter or servant | examples=that restaurant has excellent service

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

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 3}
```

reasoning_content:
**Analyzing "Service" in a Religious Context**

Okay, so the prompt gives me a sentence about a vicar firing a bell-ringing band for not showing up to "service." My mind immediately jumps to the religious connotation of "service" here, given the keywords – "worship," "Church of England," "vicars," and "religious ringers." It's pretty straightforward.

The definition that comes to mind is Candidate 3: "service%1:04:01::." The definition, "the act of public worship following prescribed rules," coupled with the synonyms "religious service" and "divine service," and the example "the Sunday service," is a perfect fit. It's the most appropriate meaning of the word "service" in this particular scenario. It's not a general "service" as in labor or assistance, but the specific, structured act of worship that the church attendees would be missing if the ringers didn't attend. Seems cut and dried; nothing complex here.


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

[User]
Target lemma: sack
Target surface form: sacked
Context:
It is a passion that usually stays in the tower, however. More often than not, ringers think of the church as something stuck on the bottom of the belfry. When their changes are completed, and after they have worked up a sweat, ringers often skip off to the local pub, leaving worship for others below. This does not sit well with some clerics. With membership of the Church of England steadily dwindling, strong-willed vicars are pressing equally strong-willed and often non-religious ringers to attend services. Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon, got so fed up with ringers who didn't attend service he <t>sacked</t> the entire band; the ringers promptly set up a picket line in protest. "They were a self-perpetuating club that treated the tower as sort of a separate premises, "the Vicar Hummerstone says.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=sack%2:40:00:: | definition=plunder (a town) after capture | synonyms=plunder | examples=the barbarians sacked Rome
2. sense_key=sack%2:41:00:: | definition=terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position | synonyms=displace, fire, give notice, can, dismiss, give the axe | examples=The boss fired his secretary today; The company terminated 25% of its workers
3. sense_key=sack%2:40:01:: | definition=make as a net profit | synonyms=net, sack up, clear | examples=The company cleared $1 million
4. sense_key=sack%2:35:00:: | definition=put in a sack | examples=The grocer sacked the onions

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

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 2}
```

reasoning_content:
**Analyzing the Lemma "Sack" in Context**

Okay, so the task at hand involves the word "sack," specifically its inflected form "sacked," within the sentence: "...he sacked the entire band; the ringers promptly set up a picket line in protest." My initial analysis focuses on determining the appropriate sense of "sacked" in this particular instance.

The given context, with the picket line, immediately leans me toward the idea of a dismissal or firing. I've considered several candidate senses: "plunder," "terminate the employment of; discharge," "make as a net profit," and "put in a sack." While "plunder" and the literal sense of "putting in a sack" are possible, they're not quite clicking with the protest context. "Make as a net profit" is completely out.

Considering the sentence, "terminate the employment of; discharge" (sense 2) is the perfect fit. The vicar is evidently dismissing the band of bell ringers. Therefore, the most accurate sense index is 2. The solution is straightforward, based on the context's semantic clues. The appropriate sense, and how it aligns with the meaning in the sentence, is clear.


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

[User]
Target lemma: entire
Target surface form: entire
Context:
It is a passion that usually stays in the tower, however. More often than not, ringers think of the church as something stuck on the bottom of the belfry. When their changes are completed, and after they have worked up a sweat, ringers often skip off to the local pub, leaving worship for others below. This does not sit well with some clerics. With membership of the Church of England steadily dwindling, strong-willed vicars are pressing equally strong-willed and often non-religious ringers to attend services. Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon, got so fed up with ringers who didn't attend service he sacked the <t>entire</t> band; the ringers promptly set up a picket line in protest. "They were a self-perpetuating club that treated the tower as sort of a separate premises, "the Vicar Hummerstone says.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=entire%5:00:01:whole:00 | definition=constituting the full quantity or extent; complete | synonyms=full, total | examples=an entire town devastated by an earthquake; gave full attention
2. sense_key=entire%5:00:02:whole:00 | definition=constituting the undiminished entirety; lacking nothing essential especially not damaged; - Bacon | synonyms=integral, intact | examples=a local motion keepeth bodies integral; was able to keep the collection entire during his lifetime
3. sense_key=entire%5:00:00:smooth:02 | definition=(of leaves or petals) having a smooth edge; not broken up into teeth or lobes
4. sense_key=entire%5:00:00:uncastrated:00 | definition=(used of domestic animals) sexually competent | synonyms=intact | examples=an entire horse

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

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 1}
```

reasoning_content:
**My Analysis of "Entire" in Context**

Okay, so the lemma is "entire" and the surface form is, unsurprisingly, "entire." The sentence is "got so fed up with ringers who didn't attend service he sacked the entire band..." Time to disambiguate. I have a few candidate senses here, and let's go through them methodically.

Sense 1: "constituting the full quantity or extent; complete." Synonyms include "full," and "total." Okay, this feels immediately relevant given the phrase "entire band." Examples like "an entire town devastated" support this. This is the prime candidate.

Sense 2: "constituting the undiminished entirety; lacking nothing essential especially not damaged." Synonyms include "integral" and "intact." The example "was able to keep the collection entire" makes the meaning of "undamaged" clear. This seems less likely since the band is being sacked. They are removed, not kept whole. This has to do with an *undiminished* state. It is not really relevant to the context of people being fired.

Sense 3: "(of leaves or petals) having a smooth edge." Clearly a non-starter here. We are dealing with sacking a band, not botany.

Sense 4: "(used of domestic animals) sexually competent." Another quick no. Contextually incorrect.

So, it's pretty clear. "Sacked the entire band" implies the *whole* band, the *full* complement of its members. Sense 1, "constituting the full quantity or extent," is the perfect fit. Sense 2 is about keeping something whole and not damaged. It's not the correct meaning here. The sentence is about sacking the *total* number of people in the band, which completely aligns with "full quantity or extent." Sense 1 it is.


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

[User]
Target lemma: ringer
Target surface form: ringers
Context:
It is a passion that usually stays in the tower, however. More often than not, ringers think of the church as something stuck on the bottom of the belfry. When their changes are completed, and after they have worked up a sweat, ringers often skip off to the local pub, leaving worship for others below. This does not sit well with some clerics. With membership of the Church of England steadily dwindling, strong-willed vicars are pressing equally strong-willed and often non-religious ringers to attend services. Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon, got so fed up with ringers who didn't attend service he sacked the entire band; the <t>ringers</t> promptly set up a picket line in protest. "They were a self-perpetuating club that treated the tower as sort of a separate premises, "the Vicar Hummerstone says.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=ringer%1:18:02:: | definition=a person who rings church bells (as for summoning the congregation) | synonyms=toller, bell ringer
2. sense_key=ringer%1:18:01:: | definition=a person who is almost identical to another | synonyms=dead ringer, clone
3. sense_key=ringer%1:18:00:: | definition=a contestant entered in a competition under false pretenses
4. sense_key=ringer%1:04:00:: | definition=(horseshoes) the successful throw of a horseshoe or quoit so as to encircle a stake or peg

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

reasoning_content:
**Analyzing "Ringers" in Context**

Okay, so the target is "ringers," and it's presented as the plural of "ringer." My initial instinct, given my expertise, is to immediately consider the different connotations of this word. Let's see... the context here is all about church bells: "in the tower," "belfry," "changes," and a vicar named Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, along with "ringers who didn't attend service." This immediately narrows things down.

I've got a few possible senses in mind:

1.  A person who rings church bells – the most likely, given the clues. This seems like a perfect fit.
2.  Someone who looks almost exactly like another person. Not likely here.
3.  A cheat or impostor in a competition. Definitely not what we are dealing with.
4.  A successful horseshoe or quoit throw. Again, absolutely not relevant.

Considering all this, it's pretty clear that sense **1**, "a person who rings church bells," is the intended meaning here. There's really no ambiguity given the textual clues. This is a straightforward instance of contextual disambiguation.


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

[User]
Target lemma: promptly
Target surface form: promptly
Context:
It is a passion that usually stays in the tower, however. More often than not, ringers think of the church as something stuck on the bottom of the belfry. When their changes are completed, and after they have worked up a sweat, ringers often skip off to the local pub, leaving worship for others below. This does not sit well with some clerics. With membership of the Church of England steadily dwindling, strong-willed vicars are pressing equally strong-willed and often non-religious ringers to attend services. Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon, got so fed up with ringers who didn't attend service he sacked the entire band; the ringers <t>promptly</t> set up a picket line in protest. "They were a self-perpetuating club that treated the tower as sort of a separate premises, "the Vicar Hummerstone says.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=promptly%4:02:02:: | definition=with little or no delay | synonyms=quickly, quick | examples=the rescue squad arrived promptly; come here, quick!
2. sense_key=promptly%4:02:00:: | definition=in a punctual manner | synonyms=readily, pronto | examples=he did his homework promptly
3. sense_key=promptly%4:02:01:: | definition=at once (usually modifies an undesirable occurrence) | synonyms=right away | examples=he promptly forgot the address

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

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 1}
```

reasoning_content:
**Analyzing "Promptly" in Context**

Okay, here's my thought process. The word is "promptly" in the phrase "...the ringers promptly set up a picket line in protest." My initial task is to pin down the correct sense of "promptly."

I've identified three potential senses from the candidate senses: "with little or no delay" (Sense 1), "in a punctual manner" (Sense 2), and "at once (usually modifies an undesirable occurrence)" (Sense 3). The context is key: the vicar sacked a band, and the ringers immediately protested.

First, I consider Sense 3. Is the picket line an "undesirable occurrence"? Maybe, from the vicar's perspective, yes. This sense often carries a reactive, immediate connotation, maybe with an ironic tone. I note that "right away" is the synonym for Sense 3. The narrative structure, "X happened, and Y *promptly* happened," feels like a good fit for this sense. The examples here include "he promptly forgot the address" and "he promptly threw up." This structure feels related to my context.

Then, I examine Sense 1: "with little or no delay," which is synonymous with "quickly." If it's used with speed, then "promptly" would be like "quickly." For example, the "rescue squad arrived promptly." This speaks to speed.

Now, I'm stuck between Sense 1 and 3. Is the picket line *necessarily* an "undesirable occurrence"? It's a protest, a reaction, and immediate. The distinction is subtle. But then I remember that, in this instance, there is a distinct action, like "promptly" being "quick" rather than in relation to forgetting.

Then, I check Sense 2 - it doesn't fit at all. It means punctuality, and it's irrelevant.

So, I return to the core difference. With the narrative, I think Sense 3 might be right, that it's a contrary, unfortunate way of something happening. But then again, with a deliberate action like setting up a protest, that the phrase "quickly" makes the most sense.

I consider examples. "He was fired, and promptly sued the company." This seems to fit. I revisit the WordNet definition for Sense 3: "at once (usually modifies an undesirable occurrence)." However, is this how I read the context? "he sacked the entire band; the ringers promptly set up a picket line". It describes an immediate reaction. It has that almost narrative quality. Is it humorous?

Then, the test from a dictionary: prompt: "with little or no delay; immediately."

I evaluate the specific sentence: "the ringers promptly set up a picket line." This also translates to "they did it right away." This seems to fit Sense 3. I look at it another way: "They quickly set up a picket line" vs "They set up a picket line right away". But "quickly" feels strange here.

However, setting up a picket line feels deliberate, an *action*. Sense 1's general "without delay" seems to fit.

After further contemplation, I'm leaning toward Sense 1, "with little or no delay." Although Sense 3 has that right away quality. It's a clear action taken quickly and deliberately. It fits the definition and general usage of "promptly."