[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: people
Target surface form: people
Context:
When I realized it was over, I went and stood out in front of the house, waiting and praying for Merrill to come home, shivering as if it were 20 below zero until he got there. Never in my life have I been so frightened. When I saw the pictures of 880 and the Bay Bridge, I began to cry. 5:09 a.m. JROE: The Sunset -LCB- District -RCB- was more or less like a pajama party all evening, lots of <t>people</t> & dogs walking around, drinking beer. 6:50 a.m.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=people%1:14:00:: | definition=(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively | examples=old people; there were at least 200 people in the audience
2. sense_key=people%1:14:01:: | definition=the body of citizens of a state or country | synonyms=citizenry | examples=the Spanish people
3. sense_key=people%1:14:02:: | definition=members of a family line | examples=his people have been farmers for generations; are your people still alive?
4. sense_key=people%1:14:03:: | definition=the common people generally | synonyms=multitude, masses, mass, hoi polloi, the great unwashed | examples=separate the warriors from the mass; power to the people

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 Target Word "People"**

Okay, so the target is "people" within the phrase "lots of people & dogs walking around, drinking beer." My mind immediately jumps to the possible senses of that word in this context, and I've got a few candidates. Let's see:

*   First, there's the most basic: any group of human beings collectively. Makes sense, given the scene.
*   Next, a more abstract concept, potentially "citizenry," but that feels a little too formal for a casual observation about a lively scene.
*   Then, there's the possibility of referring to members of a family line – not a good fit here.
*   Finally, the concept of "the common people generally." Again, this is a valid sense, but doesn't feel like the right nuance for the phrase.

After running those options through the mental filter, sense number one – "any group of human beings collectively" – is the clear winner. It's the most direct and accurate way to describe what's happening; it captures the essence of a group of humans being out and about. It's what I'd go with to understand the sentence.


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: dog
Target surface form: dogs
Context:
When I realized it was over, I went and stood out in front of the house, waiting and praying for Merrill to come home, shivering as if it were 20 below zero until he got there. Never in my life have I been so frightened. When I saw the pictures of 880 and the Bay Bridge, I began to cry. 5:09 a.m. JROE: The Sunset -LCB- District -RCB- was more or less like a pajama party all evening, lots of people & <t>dogs</t> walking around, drinking beer. 6:50 a.m.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=dog%1:05:00:: | definition=a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds | synonyms=domestic dog, Canis familiaris | examples=the dog barked all night
2. sense_key=dog%1:18:01:: | definition=a dull unattractive unpleasant girl or woman | synonyms=frump | examples=she got a reputation as a frump; she's a real dog
3. sense_key=dog%1:18:00:: | definition=informal term for a man | examples=you lucky dog
4. sense_key=dog%1:18:02:: | definition=someone who is morally reprehensible | synonyms=cad, bounder, blackguard, hound, heel | examples=you dirty dog
5. sense_key=dog%1:13:01:: | definition=a smooth-textured sausage of minced beef or pork usually smoked; often served on a bread roll | synonyms=frank, frankfurter, hotdog, wiener, wienerwurst, weenie
6. sense_key=dog%1:06:00:: | definition=a hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward | synonyms=pawl, detent, click
7. sense_key=dog%1:06:01:: | definition=metal supports for logs in a fireplace | synonyms=andiron, firedog, dog-iron | examples=the andirons were too hot to touch

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 "Dogs" in an Earthquake Aftermath**

Okay, so the prompt gives me "dogs," and the setting is people wandering the Sunset District after an earthquake – probably the Loma Prieta quake, given the "880 and the Bay Bridge" references. Immediately, my mind jumps to the image: "lots of people & dogs walking around, drinking beer." It's a casual, post-disaster scene.

Now, let's break down the possible senses. We've got the straightforward animal sense (Canis familiaris) – that's Sense 1. Then there's the less common: a frump, a "lucky dog" type of man, a cad, a hotdog, a pawl, and an andiron. Those other senses are definitely a red herring in this context. The drinking beer is a clue, people and dogs walking together after a disaster? It's all pointing to the obvious meaning: the pet, the domestic dog. No need to overthink it. Sense 1 is the clear and only answer here. The prompt is designed to be very clear.

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: walk_around
Target surface form: walking around
Context:
When I realized it was over, I went and stood out in front of the house, waiting and praying for Merrill to come home, shivering as if it were 20 below zero until he got there. Never in my life have I been so frightened. When I saw the pictures of 880 and the Bay Bridge, I began to cry. 5:09 a.m. JROE: The Sunset -LCB- District -RCB- was more or less like a pajama party all evening, lots of people & dogs <t>walking around</t>, drinking beer. 6:50 a.m.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=walk_around%2:38:00:: | definition=walk with no particular goal | synonyms=perambulate, walk about | examples=we were walking around in the garden; after breakfast, she walked about in the park
2. sense_key=walk_around%2:38:01:: | definition=walk around something | synonyms=circumambulate
3. sense_key=walk_around%2:41:00:: | definition=behave in a certain manner or have certain properties | examples=He walks around with his nose in the air; She walks around with this strange boyfriend
4. sense_key=walk_around%2:41:01:: | definition=walk randomly | examples=We were walking around in the neighborhood to see whether we could find an open drugstore

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 "Walking Around" in Context**

Okay, the target is "walking around," and the setting is this pajama party after an earthquake – lots of people and dogs, beer flowing. I'm immediately thinking about the different senses of the phrase. First, there's just general wandering, like "perambulate" or "walk about." Then, we have the idea of moving around something specific. Then there's the metaphorical "behave in a certain manner" usage. Finally, a less common sense of walking randomly, perhaps looking for something.

Given the context, the first sense – walking with no particular goal, just strolling – seems like the best fit. People and dogs milling about at a casual pajama party just after an earthquake, probably enjoying a drink. Sense 1 is it: "walk with no particular goal."

Wait, hold on a second. Sense 1 and Sense 4 are awfully close. "Walk randomly" could also mean "walk with no particular goal," right? Let me check the examples. "We were walking around in the garden," that works for Sense 1. And "walked about in the park" also aligns with it. Now, look at this other example: "We were walking around in the neighborhood to see whether we could find an open drugstore." This seems to imply looking for something, even though the definition of 'walk randomly' covers it. It's a subtle distinction.

But the pajama party atmosphere seems to nail it for Sense 1. It's not about actively searching; it's more about aimless wandering and enjoying the moment. Yes, I'll go with Sense 1. "Walk with no particular goal." That's the best fit.


[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: drink
Target surface form: drinking
Context:
When I realized it was over, I went and stood out in front of the house, waiting and praying for Merrill to come home, shivering as if it were 20 below zero until he got there. Never in my life have I been so frightened. When I saw the pictures of 880 and the Bay Bridge, I began to cry. 5:09 a.m. JROE: The Sunset -LCB- District -RCB- was more or less like a pajama party all evening, lots of people & dogs walking around, <t>drinking</t> beer. 6:50 a.m.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=drink%2:34:00:: | definition=take in liquids | synonyms=imbibe | examples=The patient must drink several liters each day; The children like to drink soda
2. sense_key=drink%2:34:01:: | definition=consume alcohol | synonyms=booze, fuddle | examples=We were up drinking all night
3. sense_key=drink%2:34:12:: | definition=propose a toast to | synonyms=toast, pledge, salute, wassail | examples=Let us toast the birthday girl!; Let's drink to the New Year
4. sense_key=drink%2:31:00:: | definition=be fascinated or spell-bound by; pay close attention to | synonyms=drink in | examples=The mother drinks in every word of her son on the stage
5. sense_key=drink%2:34:02:: | definition=drink excessive amounts of alcohol; be an alcoholic | synonyms=tope | examples=The husband drinks and beats his wife

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 Sense of "Drinking"**

Okay, so the target word is "drinking", derived from the lemma "drink". The context is "...lots of people & dogs walking around, drinking beer." My first thought is to identify the object of "drinking," which is "beer," a liquid. Ah, but "beer" is also alcohol. This requires me to narrow down the sense. Is it the general act of "taking in liquids" or the more specific act of "consuming alcohol"?

I'm considering examples of both senses in my mind. Sense 1 examples include, "The patient must drink several liters each day" or "The children like to drink soda." Then, for sense 2, examples such as "We were up drinking all night," which is intransitive and implies alcohol consumption.

Given that "beer" is a direct object, my initial inclination is that it should be "taking in liquids" (Sense 1), but I need to be certain. Wait, let me reference WordNet. Okay, WordNet's definition for "drink%2:34:00::" is indeed "take in liquids," and they provide an example similar to my own. But then, WordNet defines "drink%2:34:01::" as "consume alcohol," with examples that clearly lean towards booze and fuddle.

Aha, when there's a direct object like "drinking beer", it typically aligns with "taking in a liquid" (Sense 1). But wait, I need to check. Usually, we'd say "drink alcohol", but sense 2 is often used intransitively ("He drinks"). If there's an object ("beer"), I lean towards this being a liquid consumption. So, the correct selection is Sense 1.


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

[User]
Target lemma: sit_down
Target surface form: sitting down
Context:
5:09 a.m. JROE: The Sunset -LCB- District -RCB- was more or less like a pajama party all evening, lots of people & dogs walking around, drinking beer. 6:50 a.m. CAROLG: I was just <t>sitting down</t> to meet with some new therapy clients, a couple, and the building started shaking like crazy. It's a flimsy structure, built up on supports, and it was really rocking around.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=sit_down%2:38:00:: | definition=take a seat | synonyms=sit
2. sense_key=sit_down%2:35:00:: | definition=show to a seat; assign a seat for | synonyms=seat, sit | examples=The host seated me next to Mrs. Smith
3. sense_key=sit_down%2:35:03:: | definition=be seated | synonyms=sit

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 "Sitting Down" in Context**

Okay, the target word is "sitting down," and the context is "I was just sitting down to meet with some new therapy clients..." My brain immediately starts processing potential senses. I'm thinking, is it "take a seat," "show to a seat," or just "be seated"? Given the phrase "to meet," I'm leaning heavily towards the act of *taking* a seat.

Let's quickly differentiate. I need to make sure I'm not overlooking anything subtle. Okay, I'm confirming that "taking a seat" is the active change of posture, the *process* of sitting. That perfectly matches "I was *just* sitting down," which suggests the action was in progress. "Be seated" implies a state of being already seated, which wouldn't quite fit. So, "take a seat" is sense 1. I'm confident with that selection.


[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: meet
Target surface form: meet
Context:
5:09 a.m. JROE: The Sunset -LCB- District -RCB- was more or less like a pajama party all evening, lots of people & dogs walking around, drinking beer. 6:50 a.m. CAROLG: I was just sitting down to <t>meet</t> with some new therapy clients, a couple, and the building started shaking like crazy. It's a flimsy structure, built up on supports, and it was really rocking around.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=meet%2:38:01:: | definition=come together | synonyms=run into, encounter, run across, come across, see | examples=I'll probably see you at the meeting; How nice to see you again!
2. sense_key=meet%2:41:01:: | definition=get together socially or for a specific purpose | synonyms=get together
3. sense_key=meet%2:42:02:: | definition=be adjacent or come together | synonyms=converge | examples=The lines converge at this point
4. sense_key=meet%2:34:00:: | definition=fill or meet a want or need | synonyms=satisfy, fill, fulfill, fulfil
5. sense_key=meet%2:42:01:: | definition=satisfy a condition or restriction | synonyms=fit, conform to | examples=Does this paper meet the requirements for the degree?
6. sense_key=meet%2:41:02:: | definition=satisfy or fulfill | synonyms=match, cope with | examples=meet a need; this job doesn't match my dreams
7. sense_key=meet%2:41:00:: | definition=collect in one place | synonyms=gather, assemble, forgather, foregather | examples=We assembled in the church basement; Let's gather in the dining room
8. sense_key=meet%2:41:03:: | definition=get to know; get acquainted with | examples=I met this really handsome guy at a bar last night!; we met in Singapore
9. sense_key=meet%2:38:06:: | definition=meet by design; be present at the arrival of | examples=Can you meet me at the train station?
10. sense_key=meet%2:33:00:: | definition=contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle | synonyms=encounter, play, take on | examples=Princeton plays Yale this weekend; Charlie likes to play Mary
11. sense_key=meet%2:42:00:: | definition=experience as a reaction | synonyms=encounter, receive | examples=My proposal met with much opposition
12. sense_key=meet%2:39:00:: | definition=undergo or suffer | synonyms=suffer | examples=meet a violent death; suffer a terrible fate
13. sense_key=meet%2:35:00:: | definition=be in direct physical contact with; make contact | synonyms=touch, adjoin, contact | examples=The two buildings touch; Their hands touched

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 Verb "Meet" in Context**

Okay, the target word is "meet," and the context is, "I was just sitting down to meet with some new therapy clients..." Hmm, that immediately flags a specific type of "meet." It's not just a casual encounter; it's a planned get-together, probably for a professional purpose. My brain immediately jumps to "get together socially or for a specific purpose," which seems a direct fit.

Let's see what the other options are. I've got "come together," "get to know," and "collect in one place." While "come together" could work in a very broad sense, it's too general. "Get to know" is related, but it's a different nuance. And "collect in one place" is just wrong for this situation.

Right, back to the likely candidate. "Meet with" someone *typically* translates to "get together socially or for a specific purpose." Let me just confirm that with a quick check… yep, that's the sense_key mapping. I'm pretty certain that the best fit here is definitively Candidate 2, getting together for a specific purpose, like a therapy session. The others are just a bit too broad or don't capture the specific nature of the interaction implied by "meet with."


[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: new
Target surface form: new
Context:
5:09 a.m. JROE: The Sunset -LCB- District -RCB- was more or less like a pajama party all evening, lots of people & dogs walking around, drinking beer. 6:50 a.m. CAROLG: I was just sitting down to meet with some <t>new</t> therapy clients, a couple, and the building started shaking like crazy. It's a flimsy structure, built up on supports, and it was really rocking around.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=new%3:00:00:: | definition=not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered | examples=a new law; new cars
2. sense_key=new%5:00:00:original:00 | definition=original and of a kind not seen before | synonyms=fresh, novel | examples=the computer produced a completely novel proof of a well-known theorem
3. sense_key=new%5:00:00:inexperienced:00 | definition=lacking training or experience | synonyms=raw | examples=the new men were eager to fight; raw recruits
4. sense_key=new%5:00:00:unprecedented:00 | definition=having no previous example or precedent or parallel | synonyms=unexampled | examples=a time of unexampled prosperity
5. sense_key=new%5:00:00:other:00 | definition=other than the former one(s); different | examples=they now have a new leaders; my new car is four years old but has only 15,000 miles on it
6. sense_key=new%3:00:09:: | definition=unaffected by use or exposure | examples=it looks like new
7. sense_key=new%5:00:02:original:00 | definition=(of a new kind or fashion) gratuitously new | synonyms=newfangled | examples=newfangled ideas; she buys all these new-fangled machines and never uses them
8. sense_key=new%5:00:02:late:01 | definition=in use after medieval times | examples=New Eqyptian was the language of the 18th to 21st dynasties
9. sense_key=new%5:00:01:late:01 | definition=used of a living language; being the current stage in its development | synonyms=Modern | examples=Modern English; New Hebrew is Israeli Hebrew
10. sense_key=new%5:00:00:early:02 | definition=(of crops) harvested at an early stage of development; before complete maturity | synonyms=young | examples=new potatoes; young corn
11. sense_key=new%5:00:00:unaccustomed:00 | definition=unfamiliar | examples=new experiences; experiences new to him

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 Word "New" in Context**

Okay, the target word is "new." The context is "I was just sitting down to meet with some *new* therapy clients..." Right away, my mind jumps to a couple of senses. I'm thinking, is it about the *duration* of their being clients? Or is it about them being *different* clients?

Let's see… they're *new* to me as a therapist. They haven't been my clients for long. So, sense 1, "not of long duration; having just come into being or acquired/discovered," seems promising. It fits the 'recently acquired' aspect.

But what about sense 5, "other than the former one(s); different?" This could imply a *replacement* of sorts. But I don't think that's quite right here. These clients aren't replacing old ones necessarily; they are *just* recently acquired.

I'm leaning heavily towards sense 1, and let's check the words in that meaning. The meaning says "having just ... been ... acquired." That feels right. Yes, "having just been acquired" matches perfectly.

The best fit here is sense 1. They are recently acquired clients, not necessarily a replacement for old clients.


[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: client
Target surface form: clients
Context:
5:09 a.m. JROE: The Sunset -LCB- District -RCB- was more or less like a pajama party all evening, lots of people & dogs walking around, drinking beer. 6:50 a.m. CAROLG: I was just sitting down to meet with some new therapy <t>clients</t>, a couple, and the building started shaking like crazy. It's a flimsy structure, built up on supports, and it was really rocking around.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=client%1:18:00:: | definition=a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer
2. sense_key=client%1:18:01:: | definition=someone who pays for goods or services | synonyms=customer
3. sense_key=client%1:06:00:: | definition=(computer science) any computer that is hooked up to a computer network | synonyms=node, guest

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 Meaning of "Clients" in Therapy**

Okay, so the word I'm working with is "clients," specifically in the context of "therapy clients." Obviously, these are individuals who are paying for and receiving therapy services. My initial task is to narrow down the correct sense of the word.

Let's see what the possibilities are. Sense number one, a person who consults a lawyer, is a complete mismatch. The third sense, related to computer science, is even further afield. That leaves sense two: "someone who pays for goods or services," a synonym for "customer."

This is clearly the appropriate sense. Therapy clients are, at their core, consumers of a service – the expertise and time of the therapist. It's a straightforward application of the concept of exchange for value. This sense accurately captures the essential economic relationship inherent in the term "therapy clients."


[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: couple
Target surface form: couple
Context:
5:09 a.m. JROE: The Sunset -LCB- District -RCB- was more or less like a pajama party all evening, lots of people & dogs walking around, drinking beer. 6:50 a.m. CAROLG: I was just sitting down to meet with some new therapy clients, a <t>couple</t>, and the building started shaking like crazy. It's a flimsy structure, built up on supports, and it was really rocking around.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=couple%1:14:00:: | definition=a pair who associate with one another | synonyms=twosome, duo, duet | examples=the engaged couple; an inseparable twosome
2. sense_key=couple%1:14:01:: | definition=a pair of people who live together | synonyms=mates, match | examples=a married couple from Chicago
3. sense_key=couple%1:23:01:: | definition=a small indefinite number | examples=he's coming for a couple of days
4. sense_key=couple%1:23:00:: | definition=two items of the same kind | synonyms=pair, twosome, twain, brace, span, yoke
5. sense_key=couple%1:17:00:: | definition=(physics) something joined by two equal and opposite forces that act along parallel lines

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:
**Disambiguating "Couple" in the Therapy Context**

Okay, here's the deal. I need to figure out what "couple" means here: "... meet with some new therapy clients, a couple, and the building started shaking..." My first instinct is that it refers to a pair of people, probably in a relationship, seeking therapy together. I need to make sure I get the right meaning, but this is pretty straightforward, so I'm not that worried.

My senses are that "couple" can mean two people who associate, or it can mean two people who live together. The therapy context points towards the second sense - a romantic couple. WordNet gives "married couple" as an example for that sense, which fits the context of therapy clients, which makes sense because of marriage counseling.

But wait, sense 1 has "engaged couple" and sense 2 has "married couple." Both are romantic pairs, which is key. I'm focusing in now... a "pair of people who live together" from sense 2 or the "inseparable twosome" from sense 1. They're both pretty close.

However, "a couple" as therapy clients more often implies a married or domestic couple. So sense 2 seems best, although sense 1 could work too. I'm choosing sense 2. It really fits because couples therapy strongly implies a married or domestic couple. Okay, I'm going with sense 2: a "married couple." That's the one.


[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: building
Target surface form: building
Context:
5:09 a.m. JROE: The Sunset -LCB- District -RCB- was more or less like a pajama party all evening, lots of people & dogs walking around, drinking beer. 6:50 a.m. CAROLG: I was just sitting down to meet with some new therapy clients, a couple, and the <t>building</t> started shaking like crazy. It's a flimsy structure, built up on supports, and it was really rocking around.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=building%1:06:00:: | definition=a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place | synonyms=edifice | examples=there was a three-story building on the corner; it was an imposing edifice
2. sense_key=building%1:04:00:: | definition=the act of constructing something | synonyms=construction | examples=during the construction we had to take a detour; his hobby was the building of boats
3. sense_key=building%1:04:01:: | definition=the commercial activity involved in repairing old structures or constructing new ones | synonyms=construction | examples=their main business is home construction; workers in the building trades
4. sense_key=building%1:14:00:: | definition=the occupants of a building | examples=the entire building complained about the noise

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 "Building" in Context**

Okay, so the word is "building," and the sentence describes this structure shaking violently. Thinking about it, the phrase "flimsy structure, built up on supports" makes it pretty obvious we're dealing with the literal physical thing. Let's break down the potential senses, just to be sure.

Sense 1, a physical structure with a roof and walls - that's the obvious candidate. A solid, permanent, tangible thing. This definitely fits.

Sense 2, the *act* of constructing...no, not really. The shaking isn't about the act of building, it's about the thing *being* built.

Sense 3, the commercial aspect or the industry itself... nope. The shaking isn't concerned with the business of construction.

Sense 4, the people *in* the building... also no. The focus is on the object and its structural integrity.

Therefore, given the context of the sentence describing a shaking, flimsy thing and built structure, I confidently choose **Sense 1**. The word "building" is clearly referring to the physical edifice.


[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: start
Target surface form: started
Context:
5:09 a.m. JROE: The Sunset -LCB- District -RCB- was more or less like a pajama party all evening, lots of people & dogs walking around, drinking beer. 6:50 a.m. CAROLG: I was just sitting down to meet with some new therapy clients, a couple, and the building <t>started</t> shaking like crazy. It's a flimsy structure, built up on supports, and it was really rocking around.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=start%2:30:00:: | definition=take the first step or steps in carrying out an action | synonyms=get down, begin, get, start out, set about, set out | examples=We began working at dawn; Who will start?
2. sense_key=start%2:30:01:: | definition=set in motion, cause to start | synonyms=begin, lead off, commence | examples=The U.S. started a war in the Middle East; The Iraqis began hostilities
3. sense_key=start%2:38:02:: | definition=leave | synonyms=depart, part, start out, set forth, set off, set out | examples=The family took off for Florida
4. sense_key=start%2:42:00:: | definition=have a beginning, in a temporal, spatial, or evaluative sense | synonyms=begin | examples=The DMZ begins right over the hill; The second movement begins after the Allegro
5. sense_key=start%2:36:00:: | definition=bring into being | synonyms=originate, initiate | examples=He initiated a new program; Start a foundation
6. sense_key=start%2:36:01:: | definition=get off the ground | synonyms=start up, embark on, commence | examples=Who started this company?; We embarked on an exciting enterprise
7. sense_key=start%2:38:04:: | definition=move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm | synonyms=startle, jump | examples=She startled when I walked into the room
8. sense_key=start%2:38:01:: | definition=get going or set in motion | synonyms=start up | examples=We simply could not start the engine; start up the computer
9. sense_key=start%2:38:00:: | definition=begin or set in motion | synonyms=go, get going | examples=I start at eight in the morning; Ready, set, go!
10. sense_key=start%2:41:00:: | definition=begin work or acting in a certain capacity, office or job | synonyms=take up | examples=Take up a position; start a new job
11. sense_key=start%2:33:00:: | definition=play in the starting lineup
12. sense_key=start%2:42:03:: | definition=have a beginning characterized in some specified way | synonyms=begin | examples=The novel begins with a murder; My property begins with the three maple trees
13. sense_key=start%2:41:04:: | definition=begin an event that is implied and limited by the nature or inherent function of the direct object | synonyms=begin | examples=begin a cigar; She started the soup while it was still hot
14. sense_key=start%2:38:03:: | definition=bulge outward | synonyms=protrude, pop, pop out, bulge, bulge out, bug out | examples=His eyes popped

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 "Started"**

Okay, so the target word is "started," specifically in the phrase "the building started shaking like crazy." My initial task is to pin down the precise meaning. Let's see... I've got a few senses jumping out at me. Sense 1, "take the first step or steps in carrying out an action," and Sense 9, "begin or set in motion," are the most relevant. Sense 2, "set in motion, cause to start," and Sense 4, "have a beginning," don't quite capture the dynamics of a building shaking.

Wait a second… "started shaking" looks like an *aspectual* use, doesn't it? It implies the *initiation* of an ongoing action. Sense 1, focusing on "beginning," seems spot on. It frequently pairs with gerunds or infinitives, like "started shaking."

Let's do a quick comparison. An example of Sense 1 is "We began working at dawn." Perfect! That aligns beautifully with the idea of a building's shaking. Sense 1 definitely fits this context.


[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: shake
Target surface form: shaking
Context:
5:09 a.m. JROE: The Sunset -LCB- District -RCB- was more or less like a pajama party all evening, lots of people & dogs walking around, drinking beer. 6:50 a.m. CAROLG: I was just sitting down to meet with some new therapy clients, a couple, and the building started <t>shaking</t> like crazy. It's a flimsy structure, built up on supports, and it was really rocking around.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=shake%2:38:00:: | definition=move or cause to move back and forth | synonyms=agitate | examples=The chemist shook the flask vigorously; My hands were shaking
2. sense_key=shake%2:29:00:: | definition=move with or as if with a tremor | synonyms=didder | examples=his hands shook
3. sense_key=shake%2:38:01:: | definition=shake or vibrate rapidly and intensively | synonyms=judder | examples=The old engine was juddering
4. sense_key=shake%2:38:02:: | definition=move back and forth or sideways | synonyms=rock, sway | examples=the ship was rocking; the tall building swayed
5. sense_key=shake%2:30:00:: | definition=undermine or cause to waver | examples=my faith has been shaken; The bad news shook her hopes
6. sense_key=shake%2:37:00:: | definition=stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of | synonyms=stimulate, shake up, excite, stir | examples=These stories shook the community; the civil war shook the country
7. sense_key=shake%2:38:04:: | definition=get rid of | synonyms=shake off, throw off, escape from | examples=I couldn't shake the car that was following me
8. sense_key=shake%2:30:01:: | definition=bring to a specified condition by or as if by shaking | examples=He was shaken from his dreams; shake the salt out of the salt shaker
9. sense_key=shake%2:32:00:: | definition=shake (a body part) to communicate a greeting, feeling, or cognitive state | examples=shake one's head; She shook her finger at the naughty students

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": 4}
```

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 4}
```

reasoning_content:
**Analyzing the Seismic Response**

Okay, here's the situation: I'm picturing this building, and it's getting absolutely hammered by an earthquake – "shaking like crazy," the text says. My initial thought is to figure out the most precise word to capture that movement. I’m thinking about the different senses of these verbs to find the best fit: "agitate" is too general, it could be anything, "didder" is more about tremors, usually in hands, and "judder" implies a rapid, intensive vibration. But then I get to option four: "rock, sway." And bingo, "the tall building swayed" that is exactly what the text describes! The context specifically mentions "it was really rocking around," which is a perfect match. "Rocking" and "swaying" are synonymous with "move back and forth or sideways", so it's a clear winner. Sense four is definitely the most apt description.


[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: flimsy
Target surface form: flimsy
Context:
JROE: The Sunset -LCB- District -RCB- was more or less like a pajama party all evening, lots of people & dogs walking around, drinking beer. 6:50 a.m. CAROLG: I was just sitting down to meet with some new therapy clients, a couple, and the building started shaking like crazy. It's a <t>flimsy</t> structure, built up on supports, and it was really rocking around. The three of us stopped breathing for a moment, and then when it kept on coming we lunged for the doorway.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=flimsy%5:00:01:weak:00 | definition=lacking solidity or strength | examples=a flimsy table; flimsy construction
2. sense_key=flimsy%3:00:02:: | definition=not convincing | synonyms=unconvincing | examples=unconvincing argument; as unconvincing as a forced smile
3. sense_key=flimsy%5:00:03:insignificant:00 | definition=lacking substance or significance; ; ; ; a fragile claim to fame" | synonyms=fragile, slight, tenuous, thin | examples=slight evidence; a tenuous argument

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 "Flimsy" in Context**

Okay, so the target word is "flimsy," and it's describing a structure – a building, I gather, since it's "rocking around." My brain immediately goes to the different meanings, as always. Let's see... we've got three options: a lack of solidity or strength, being unconvincing, and lacking substance or significance. Given the context, it's pretty clear. A structure that's "rocking around" isn't suffering from an unconvincing argument, or a lack of significant evidence. The first sense, the lack of solidity or strength – that's the bullseye. It's a "flimsy structure" because it's poorly built or made of weak materials, leading to its instability. Bingo.


[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: structure
Target surface form: structure
Context:
JROE: The Sunset -LCB- District -RCB- was more or less like a pajama party all evening, lots of people & dogs walking around, drinking beer. 6:50 a.m. CAROLG: I was just sitting down to meet with some new therapy clients, a couple, and the building started shaking like crazy. It's a flimsy <t>structure</t>, built up on supports, and it was really rocking around. The three of us stopped breathing for a moment, and then when it kept on coming we lunged for the doorway.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=structure%1:06:00:: | definition=a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts | synonyms=construction | examples=the structure consisted of a series of arches; she wore her hair in an amazing construction of whirls and ribbons
2. sense_key=structure%1:07:00:: | definition=the manner of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts | examples=artists must study the structure of the human body; the structure of the benzene molecule
3. sense_key=structure%1:09:00:: | definition=the complex composition of knowledge as elements and their combinations | examples=his lectures have no structure
4. sense_key=structure%1:08:00:: | definition=a particular complex anatomical part of a living thing | synonyms=anatomical structure, complex body part, bodily structure, body structure | examples=he has good bone structure
5. sense_key=structure%1:14:00:: | definition=the people in a society considered as a system organized by a characteristic pattern of relationships | synonyms=social organization, social organisation, social structure, social system | examples=the social organization of England and America is very different; sociologists have studied the changing structure of the family

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 "Structure"**

Okay, so the prompt gives me "structure" within the phrase "It's a flimsy structure, built up on supports, and it was really rocking around." My initial thought is the most obvious: we're dealing with a physical, constructed entity. We're not talking about abstract organization here, but a tangible object that can *rock* - so a building, scaffolding, something like that.

Now, let's break down the semantics. It seems like the definitions provided map directly onto what I'm picturing. Sense 1, "a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts" (with synonyms like "construction"), is the dead-on fit. The description of a "flimsy structure, built up on supports" makes it clear that we're dealing with a physical object with a definite architectural basis. The examples solidify this interpretation - arches, etc., fit the bill.

Sense 2, "the manner of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts," while technically relevant in the abstract, feels less precise in this specific context. The focus here is on the *thing* itself, its precarious state, and the fact that it's rocking. Therefore, sense 1 is unequivocally the appropriate lens through which to view the text.


[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: build
Target surface form: built
Context:
JROE: The Sunset -LCB- District -RCB- was more or less like a pajama party all evening, lots of people & dogs walking around, drinking beer. 6:50 a.m. CAROLG: I was just sitting down to meet with some new therapy clients, a couple, and the building started shaking like crazy. It's a flimsy structure, <t>built</t> up on supports, and it was really rocking around. The three of us stopped breathing for a moment, and then when it kept on coming we lunged for the doorway.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=build%2:36:00:: | definition=make by combining materials and parts | synonyms=construct, make | examples=this little pig made his house out of straw; Some eccentric constructed an electric brassiere warmer
2. sense_key=build%2:30:00:: | definition=form or accumulate steadily | synonyms=build up, work up, progress | examples=Resistance to the manager's plan built up quickly; Pressure is building up at the Indian-Pakistani border
3. sense_key=build%2:36:09:: | definition=build or establish something abstract | synonyms=establish | examples=build a reputation
4. sense_key=build%2:30:02:: | definition=improve the cleansing action of | examples=build detergents
5. sense_key=build%2:41:00:: | definition=order, supervise, or finance the construction of | examples=The government is building new schools in this state
6. sense_key=build%2:36:04:: | definition=give form to, according to a plan | examples=build a modern nation; build a million-dollar business
7. sense_key=build%2:36:10:: | definition=be engaged in building | examples=These architects build in interesting and new styles
8. sense_key=build%2:31:03:: | definition=found or ground | examples=build a defense on nothing but the accused person's reputation
9. sense_key=build%2:30:05:: | definition=bolster or strengthen | synonyms=build up, work up, ramp up | examples=We worked up courage; build up confidence
10. sense_key=build%2:30:10:: | definition=develop and grow | examples=Suspense was building right from the beginning of the opera

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 "Built"**

Okay, the target word is "built" within the phrase "It's a flimsy structure, built up on supports..." My initial instinct, based on the context, is that we're talking about the physical creation of this flimsy structure. I immediately go to my mental lexicon and consider "make by combining materials and parts" which aligns well, and the synonyms "construct" and "make" are equally suitable. It seems like Sense 1 - the act of creating a physical structure - is the most relevant here.

Hang on... "built up" is included in the phrase. Now, "built up on supports" specifically implies construction, and elevation using the supports. That doesn't invalidate Sense 1, but it adds a layer of nuance, suggesting a structure that is both *made* and *elevated* using those supports.

Let me just double-check, though. Is there a more refined sense that captures that "built up" aspect better? Still, Sense 1, the physical act of building/constructing, seems to be the most accurate fit.


[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: support
Target surface form: supports
Context:
JROE: The Sunset -LCB- District -RCB- was more or less like a pajama party all evening, lots of people & dogs walking around, drinking beer. 6:50 a.m. CAROLG: I was just sitting down to meet with some new therapy clients, a couple, and the building started shaking like crazy. It's a flimsy structure, built up on <t>supports</t>, and it was really rocking around. The three of us stopped breathing for a moment, and then when it kept on coming we lunged for the doorway.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=support%1:04:04:: | definition=the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities | examples=his support kept the family together; they gave him emotional support during difficult times
2. sense_key=support%1:04:00:: | definition=aiding the cause or policy or interests of | examples=the president no longer has the support of his own party; they developed a scheme of mutual support
3. sense_key=support%1:09:00:: | definition=something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest | examples=the policy found little public support; his faith was all the support he needed
4. sense_key=support%1:04:03:: | definition=a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission | synonyms=reinforcement, reenforcement | examples=they called for artillery support
5. sense_key=support%1:04:02:: | definition=documentary validation | synonyms=documentation | examples=his documentation of the results was excellent; the strongest support for this view is the work of Jones
6. sense_key=support%1:21:00:: | definition=the financial means whereby one lives | synonyms=keep, livelihood, living, bread and butter, sustenance | examples=each child was expected to pay for their keep; he applied to the state for support
7. sense_key=support%1:06:01:: | definition=supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation | examples=the statue stood on a marble support
8. sense_key=support%1:04:01:: | definition=the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening | synonyms=supporting | examples=he leaned against the wall for support
9. sense_key=support%1:10:01:: | definition=a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts | synonyms=accompaniment, musical accompaniment, backup
10. sense_key=support%1:06:00:: | definition=any device that bears the weight of another thing | examples=there was no place to attach supports for a shelf
11. sense_key=support%1:21:01:: | definition=financial resources provided to make some project possible | synonyms=financial support, funding, backing, financial backing | examples=the foundation provided support for the experiment

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:
**My Analysis of "Supports" in Context**

Okay, so the target word is "supports," specifically in the phrase "It's a flimsy structure, built up on supports..." My immediate thought is, this is definitely a physical supporting structure, something that's literally *holding up* the structure. We're talking about the base or foundation here.

Let's see, what are the candidates? Ah, here we go, two senses stand out: Sense 7, which is defined as "supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation," and Sense 10, "any device that bears the weight of another thing."

Now, "built up on supports" usually implies structural elements like pillars, foundations, maybe scaffolding. Sense 7 seems like a more direct fit, it specifically refers to the foundation. Sense 10 is broader. So, I think Sense 7 is the right direction, let's explore that further.

Yes, "supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation." That perfectly aligns with "built up on supports" in this building scenario. It is the core of the problem. That's it, Sense 7 is the best fit. I'm choosing 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: rock
Target surface form: rocking
Context:
JROE: The Sunset -LCB- District -RCB- was more or less like a pajama party all evening, lots of people & dogs walking around, drinking beer. 6:50 a.m. CAROLG: I was just sitting down to meet with some new therapy clients, a couple, and the building started shaking like crazy. It's a flimsy structure, built up on supports, and it was really <t>rocking</t> around. The three of us stopped breathing for a moment, and then when it kept on coming we lunged for the doorway.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=rock%2:38:00:: | definition=move back and forth or sideways | synonyms=sway, shake | examples=the ship was rocking; the tall building swayed
2. sense_key=rock%2:38:06:: | definition=cause to move back and forth | synonyms=sway | examples=rock the cradle; rock the baby

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 "Rocking" in Context**

Okay, so the word in question is "rocking," derived from the lemma "rock." The surrounding text mentions a building shaking intensely. Specifically, it states, "...the building started shaking like crazy. It's a flimsy structure, built up on supports, and it was really rocking around." My immediate thought is that this is an intransitive usage – the building is doing the "rocking" itself, moving back and forth.

Now, let's break down the possible senses. We've got two main ones. Sense 1 is about moving back and forth or sideways, whether intransitively or transitively – think "the ship was rocking" or "the tall building swayed." Synonyms here would include "sway" and "shake." Sense 2, on the other hand, deals with *causing* something to move back and forth (transitive) – like "rock the cradle."

Given the context of a shaky building, Sense 1 is the obvious and correct interpretation. It aligns perfectly with the building's movement and the phrasing: "it was really rocking around" clearly indicates an internal, back-and-forth motion, analogous to a swaying skyscraper. The shaking is the "rocking" itself.


[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: stop
Target surface form: stopped
Context:
The Sunset -LCB- District -RCB- was more or less like a pajama party all evening, lots of people & dogs walking around, drinking beer. 6:50 a.m. CAROLG: I was just sitting down to meet with some new therapy clients, a couple, and the building started shaking like crazy. It's a flimsy structure, built up on supports, and it was really rocking around. The three of us <t>stopped</t> breathing for a moment, and then when it kept on coming we lunged for the doorway. Needless to say, it was an interesting first session!

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=stop%2:38:00:: | definition=come to a halt, stop moving | synonyms=halt | examples=the car stopped; She stopped in front of a store window
2. sense_key=stop%2:42:00:: | definition=put an end to a state or an activity | synonyms=discontinue, cease, give up, quit, lay off | examples=Quit teasing your little brother
3. sense_key=stop%2:41:00:: | definition=stop from happening or developing | synonyms=halt, block, kibosh | examples=Block his election; Halt the process
4. sense_key=stop%2:38:02:: | definition=interrupt a trip | synonyms=stop over | examples=we stopped at Aunt Mary's house; they stopped for three days in Florence
5. sense_key=stop%2:38:01:: | definition=cause to stop | examples=stop a car; stop the thief
6. sense_key=stop%2:30:05:: | definition=prevent completion | synonyms=break, break off, discontinue | examples=stop the project; break off the negotiations
7. sense_key=stop%2:33:00:: | definition=hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of | synonyms=check, turn back, arrest, contain, hold back | examples=Arrest the downward trend; Check the growth of communism in South East Asia
8. sense_key=stop%2:35:00:: | definition=seize on its way | synonyms=intercept | examples=The fighter plane was ordered to intercept an aircraft that had entered the country's airspace
9. sense_key=stop%2:42:13:: | definition=have an end, in a temporal, spatial, or quantitative sense; either spatial or metaphorical | synonyms=end, finish, terminate, cease | examples=the bronchioles terminate in a capillary bed; Your rights stop where you infringe upon the rights of other
10. sense_key=stop%2:35:12:: | definition=render unsuitable for passage | synonyms=barricade, block, blockade, block off, block up, bar | examples=block the way; barricade the streets
11. sense_key=stop%2:30:12:: | definition=stop and wait, as if awaiting further instructions or developments | synonyms=hold on | examples=Hold on a moment!

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 Nuances of "Stopped Breathing"**

Okay, so the target phrase is "stopped breathing" – pretty straightforward, really. The context is "The three of us stopped breathing for a moment..." which immediately tells me we're looking at a cessation of the *activity* of breathing. Let's break this down further, applying my understanding of semantic fields and sense disambiguation.

My initial thought is to consider the various senses of "stopped" to see which aligns best with the action. We've got a few candidates: Sense 2, which is about "putting an end to an activity," seems promising. It lists synonyms like "discontinue," and "cease," which, if we substitute, work well - “ceased breathing” flows naturally. There's also Sense 1, a more intransitive "come to a halt, stop moving" - which is likely not right here, because breathing is not movement. Sense 5 is “cause to stop” which wouldn’t fit either.

Given the construction – "stopped" followed by a gerund ("breathing") – the cessation of an activity is a key indicator. Sense 2 fits this pattern precisely. We also have Sense 9, which indicates an end, and Sense 6, which implies preventing completion, but they don’t quite capture the idea of ceasing an ongoing process as effectively. Therefore, it has to be Sense 2: "put an end to an activity." "Ceased breathing" works perfectly.


[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: breathe
Target surface form: breathing
Context:
The Sunset -LCB- District -RCB- was more or less like a pajama party all evening, lots of people & dogs walking around, drinking beer. 6:50 a.m. CAROLG: I was just sitting down to meet with some new therapy clients, a couple, and the building started shaking like crazy. It's a flimsy structure, built up on supports, and it was really rocking around. The three of us stopped <t>breathing</t> for a moment, and then when it kept on coming we lunged for the doorway. Needless to say, it was an interesting first session!

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=breathe%2:29:00:: | definition=draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs | synonyms=take a breath, respire, suspire | examples=I can breathe better when the air is clean; The patient is respiring
2. sense_key=breathe%2:42:00:: | definition=be alive | examples=Every creature that breathes
3. sense_key=breathe%2:40:00:: | definition=impart as if by breathing | examples=He breathed new life into the old house
4. sense_key=breathe%2:42:01:: | definition=allow the passage of air through | examples=Our new synthetic fabric breathes and is perfect for summer wear
5. sense_key=breathe%2:32:01:: | definition=utter or tell | examples=not breathe a word
6. sense_key=breathe%2:32:03:: | definition=manifest or evince | examples=She breathes the Christian spirit
7. sense_key=breathe%2:32:00:: | definition=take a short break from one's activities in order to relax | synonyms=rest, catch one's breath, take a breather
8. sense_key=breathe%2:30:03:: | definition=reach full flavor by absorbing air and being let to stand after having been uncorked | examples=This rare Bordeaux must be allowed to breathe for at least 2 hours
9. sense_key=breathe%2:29:01:: | definition=expel (gases or odors) | synonyms=emit, pass off

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 Passage: A Moment of Suspended Respiration**

Okay, so the passage states, "The three of us stopped breathing for a moment, and then when it kept on coming we lunged for the doorway." My immediate thought is to dissect the meaning of "breathing" here. It's plainly a reference to the physiological process, the inhalation and exhalation of air – the physical act. I have to lock that down. The context makes it clear: they *physically* stopped breathing out of shock or fear, a very relatable response. It's a fundamental, primal reaction. Therefore, my primary index for "breathing" in this instance is clearly physiological, a straightforward 1.


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

[User]
Target lemma: moment
Target surface form: moment
Context:
The Sunset -LCB- District -RCB- was more or less like a pajama party all evening, lots of people & dogs walking around, drinking beer. 6:50 a.m. CAROLG: I was just sitting down to meet with some new therapy clients, a couple, and the building started shaking like crazy. It's a flimsy structure, built up on supports, and it was really rocking around. The three of us stopped breathing for a <t>moment</t>, and then when it kept on coming we lunged for the doorway. Needless to say, it was an interesting first session!

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=moment%1:28:00:: | definition=a particular point in time | synonyms=minute, second, instant | examples=the moment he arrived the party began
2. sense_key=moment%1:28:01:: | definition=an indefinitely short time | synonyms=mo, minute, second, bit | examples=wait just a moment; in a mo
3. sense_key=moment%1:28:02:: | definition=at this time | synonyms=here and now, present moment | examples=the disappointments of the here and now; she is studying at the moment
4. sense_key=moment%1:07:00:: | definition=having important effects or influence | synonyms=consequence, import | examples=decisions of great consequence are made by the president himself; virtue is of more moment than security
5. sense_key=moment%1:19:00:: | definition=a turning force produced by an object acting at a distance (or a measure of that force)
6. sense_key=moment%1:09:00:: | definition=the n-th moment of a distribution is the expected value of the n-th power of the deviations from a fixed value

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 Nuances of "Moment"**

Okay, so the task is to decipher "moment" in the context of "stopped breathing for a moment." Clearly, we're not talking about a significant historical epoch here. This is about *duration*, a short period. I'm immediately drawn to the second sense of "moment" – that "indefinitely short time." Think of phrases like "wait just a moment" – a minute, a second, even just a tiny "bit" of time. The synonyms hammer this home.

Then, there's the first sense, "a particular point in time." While grammatically valid, that connotation doesn't fit the phrase. Consider "the moment he arrived..." It refers to a *specific* point in time rather than a duration. Therefore, "for a moment" is undeniably about a short duration. It maps perfectly to that second sense, the "indefinitely short time." 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: keep
Target surface form: kept
Context:
The Sunset -LCB- District -RCB- was more or less like a pajama party all evening, lots of people & dogs walking around, drinking beer. 6:50 a.m. CAROLG: I was just sitting down to meet with some new therapy clients, a couple, and the building started shaking like crazy. It's a flimsy structure, built up on supports, and it was really rocking around. The three of us stopped breathing for a moment, and then when it <t>kept</t> on coming we lunged for the doorway. Needless to say, it was an interesting first session!

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=keep%2:42:00:: | definition=keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., | synonyms=maintain, hold | examples=keep clean; hold in place
2. sense_key=keep%2:42:07:: | definition=continue a certain state, condition, or activity | synonyms=continue, go on, proceed, go along | examples=Keep on working!; We continued to work into the night
3. sense_key=keep%2:40:00:: | definition=retain possession of | synonyms=hold on | examples=Can I keep my old stuffed animals?; She kept her maiden name after she married
4. sense_key=keep%2:41:01:: | definition=stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state | synonyms=prevent | examples=We must prevent the cancer from spreading; His snoring kept me from falling asleep
5. sense_key=keep%2:41:03:: | definition=conform one's action or practice to | synonyms=observe | examples=keep appointments; she never keeps her promises
6. sense_key=keep%2:31:00:: | definition=stick to correctly or closely | synonyms=observe, maintain | examples=The pianist kept time with the metronome; keep count
7. sense_key=keep%2:40:01:: | definition=look after; be the keeper of; have charge of | examples=He keeps the shop when I am gone
8. sense_key=keep%2:32:00:: | definition=maintain by writing regular records | synonyms=maintain | examples=keep a diary; maintain a record
9. sense_key=keep%2:42:01:: | definition=supply with room and board | examples=He is keeping three women in the guest cottage; keep boarders
10. sense_key=keep%2:41:02:: | definition=allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature | synonyms=retain, continue, keep on | examples=We cannot continue several servants any longer; She retains a lawyer
11. sense_key=keep%2:34:00:: | definition=supply with necessities and support | synonyms=sustain, maintain | examples=She alone sustained her family; The money will sustain our good cause
12. sense_key=keep%2:42:03:: | definition=fail to spoil or rot | synonyms=stay fresh | examples=These potatoes keep for a long time
13. sense_key=keep%2:41:05:: | definition=behave as expected during of holidays or rites | synonyms=observe, celebrate | examples=Keep the commandments; celebrate Christmas
14. sense_key=keep%2:41:00:: | definition=keep under control; keep in check | synonyms=restrain, keep back, hold back | examples=suppress a smile; Keep your temper
15. sense_key=keep%2:42:02:: | definition=maintain in safety from injury, harm, or danger | synonyms=preserve | examples=May God keep you
16. sense_key=keep%2:42:12:: | definition=raise | examples=She keeps a few chickens in the yard; he keeps bees
17. sense_key=keep%2:40:09:: | definition=retain rights to | synonyms=keep open, hold open, save | examples=keep my job for me while I give birth; keep my seat, please
18. sense_key=keep%2:40:13:: | definition=store or keep customarily | examples=Where do you keep your gardening tools?
19. sense_key=keep%2:40:12:: | definition=have as a supply | examples=I always keep batteries in the freezer; keep food for a week in the pantry
20. sense_key=keep%2:40:10:: | definition=maintain for use and service | synonyms=maintain | examples=I keep a car in the countryside; She keeps an apartment in Paris for her shopping trips
21. sense_key=keep%2:35:10:: | definition=hold and prevent from leaving | examples=The student was kept after school
22. sense_key=keep%2:30:10:: | definition=prevent (food) from rotting | synonyms=preserve | examples=preserved meats; keep potatoes fresh

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 Nuances of "Kept"**

Okay, so the target word is "kept," stemming from the lemma "keep." The context is: "...and then when it kept on coming we lunged for the doorway." My immediate thought is, in this specific instance, "kept on coming" clearly signifies continuation. It means the subject *continued* its approach. I'm now looking at potential senses of "keep" to clarify and potentially broaden the scope.

Aha! Sense 2 nails it: "continue a certain state, condition, or activity." The synonyms – continue, go on, proceed, go along – are spot on. And the example provided, "Keep on working!", reinforces the continuous action aspect, which is precisely what's implied when something "kept on coming" in the provided example. It's a perfect match, and I am satisfied that the appropriate meaning has been identified.


[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: come
Target surface form: coming
Context:
The Sunset -LCB- District -RCB- was more or less like a pajama party all evening, lots of people & dogs walking around, drinking beer. 6:50 a.m. CAROLG: I was just sitting down to meet with some new therapy clients, a couple, and the building started shaking like crazy. It's a flimsy structure, built up on supports, and it was really rocking around. The three of us stopped breathing for a moment, and then when it kept on <t>coming</t> we lunged for the doorway. Needless to say, it was an interesting first session!

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=come%2:38:00:: | definition=move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody | synonyms=come up | examples=He came singing down the road; Come with me to the Casbah
2. sense_key=come%2:38:04:: | definition=reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress | synonyms=arrive, get | examples=She arrived home at 7 o'clock; She didn't get to Chicago until after midnight
3. sense_key=come%2:30:01:: | definition=come to pass; arrive, as in due course | examples=The first success came three days later; It came as a shock
4. sense_key=come%2:30:03:: | definition=reach or enter a state, relation, condition, use, or position | examples=The water came to a boil; We came to understand the true meaning of life
5. sense_key=come%2:42:04:: | definition=to be the product or result | synonyms=follow | examples=Melons come from a vine; Understanding comes from experience
6. sense_key=come%2:30:02:: | definition=be found or available | examples=These shoes come in three colors; The furniture comes unassembled
7. sense_key=come%2:42:13:: | definition=come forth | synonyms=issue forth | examples=A scream came from the woman's mouth; His breath came hard
8. sense_key=come%2:42:09:: | definition=be a native of | synonyms=hail | examples=She hails from Kalamazoo
9. sense_key=come%2:42:03:: | definition=extend or reach | examples=The water came up to my waist; The sleeves come to your knuckles
10. sense_key=come%2:42:05:: | definition=exist or occur in a certain point in a series | examples=Next came the student from France
11. sense_key=come%2:38:03:: | definition=cover a certain distance | examples=She came a long way
12. sense_key=come%2:42:00:: | definition=come under, be classified or included | synonyms=fall | examples=fall into a category; This comes under a new heading
13. sense_key=come%2:30:13:: | definition=happen as a result | examples=Nothing good will come of this
14. sense_key=come%2:42:12:: | definition=add up in number or quantity | synonyms=total, number, add up, amount | examples=The bills amounted to $2,000; The bill came to $2,000
15. sense_key=come%2:42:11:: | definition=develop into | synonyms=add up, amount | examples=This idea will never amount to anything; nothing came of his grandiose plans
16. sense_key=come%2:38:02:: | definition=be received | synonyms=come in | examples=News came in of the massacre in Rwanda
17. sense_key=come%2:31:14:: | definition=come to one's mind; suggest itself | synonyms=occur | examples=It occurred to me that we should hire another secretary; A great idea then came to her
18. sense_key=come%2:42:15:: | definition=come from; be connected by a relationship of blood, for example | synonyms=derive, descend | examples=She was descended from an old Italian noble family; he comes from humble origins
19. sense_key=come%2:42:02:: | definition=proceed or get along | synonyms=do, fare, make out, get along | examples=How is she doing in her new job?; How are you making out in graduate school?
20. sense_key=come%2:39:00:: | definition=experience orgasm | examples=she could not come because she was too upset
21. sense_key=come%2:31:13:: | definition=have a certain priority | examples=My family comes first

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 Verb "Coming" in a Crisis**

Okay, so the building's shaking like mad, and the description uses "it kept on coming." My initial thought is the most literal meaning – the shaking is *arriving* or *continuing to happen*. I immediately started mentally parsing the different senses of "come" to nail down the precise meaning in this context.

My initial thought was sense 1, moving toward them, but then I considered sense 3, "come to pass; arrive, as in due course," as in something happening or occurring. That's a good fit for an earthquake. Then, I briefly considered sense 7, "come forth," like a scream or breath, but that felt less likely. The "kept on coming" implies continuous, not a one-off event.

I kept circling back to senses 1 and 3, weighing their pros and cons. Sense 1, the most basic "move toward," felt too literal for the abstract nature of the shaking. It's not *moving* towards them in a physical sense. Then I looked at WordNet and I considered 3: "come to pass; arrive".

I considered "it kept on coming", and was not convinced of the literal movement. It's really the shaking that's happening or continuing. It's the action of shaking.

Sense 3, which is more about the event of shaking *happening* or *occurring* is more applicable here. While 1 is still technically possible, sense 3 is more precise. Therefore, I will choose sense 3.


[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: say
Target surface form: say
Context:
6:50 a.m. CAROLG: I was just sitting down to meet with some new therapy clients, a couple, and the building started shaking like crazy. It's a flimsy structure, built up on supports, and it was really rocking around. The three of us stopped breathing for a moment, and then when it kept on coming we lunged for the doorway. Needless to <t>say</t>, it was an interesting first session! 7:13 a.m.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=say%2:32:00:: | definition=express in words | synonyms=state, tell | examples=He said that he wanted to marry her; tell me what is bothering you
2. sense_key=say%2:32:01:: | definition=report or maintain | synonyms=allege, aver | examples=He alleged that he was the victim of a crime; He said it was too late to intervene in the war
3. sense_key=say%2:32:03:: | definition=express a supposition | synonyms=suppose | examples=Let us say that he did not tell the truth; Let's say you had a lot of money--what would you do?
4. sense_key=say%2:42:00:: | definition=have or contain a certain wording or form | synonyms=read | examples=The passage reads as follows; What does the law say?
5. sense_key=say%2:32:04:: | definition=give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority | synonyms=order, tell, enjoin | examples=I said to him to go home; She ordered him to do the shopping
6. sense_key=say%2:32:02:: | definition=speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way | synonyms=pronounce, articulate, enounce, sound out, enunciate | examples=She pronounces French words in a funny way; I cannot say `zip wire'
7. sense_key=say%2:32:07:: | definition=communicate or express nonverbally | examples=What does this painting say?; Did his face say anything about how he felt?
8. sense_key=say%2:32:15:: | definition=utter aloud | examples=She said `Hello' to everyone in the office
9. sense_key=say%2:32:13:: | definition=state as one's opinion or judgement; declare | examples=I say let's forget this whole business
10. sense_key=say%2:32:08:: | definition=recite or repeat a fixed text | examples=Say grace; She said her `Hail Mary'
11. sense_key=say%2:32:09:: | definition=indicate | examples=The clock says noon

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 "Say" in Context**

Alright, let's break this down. The target word is "say" within the idiom "Needless to say, it was an interesting first session!" My task is to pinpoint the most accurate sense of "say" in this context, given the user's expertise. "Needless to say" is, of course, an idiom meaning "it's obvious" or "it's not necessary to state." So, the relevant meaning must align with that implicit understanding.

The first sense jumps out: "express in words" (or, as it's nearly synonymous, "state" or "tell"). The phrase "Needless to state..." holds water. Let's briefly revisit other options to ensure this is the best fit.

Here's the list of options to review:
1.  express in words
2.  report or maintain (allege, aver)
3.  express a supposition (suppose)
4.  utter aloud
5.  state as one's opinion

The other senses, such as reporting, supposing, uttering aloud, or expressing an opinion, don't quite capture the implicit nature of the original phrase as well as my first option. The first sense, "express in words," is the most standard, and broadly applicable meaning of "say" when used this way. Therefore, the first sense is the clear winner for its broad meaning.

I will select 1: "express in words."


[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: session
Target surface form: session
Context:
6:50 a.m. CAROLG: I was just sitting down to meet with some new therapy clients, a couple, and the building started shaking like crazy. It's a flimsy structure, built up on supports, and it was really rocking around. The three of us stopped breathing for a moment, and then when it kept on coming we lunged for the doorway. Needless to say, it was an interesting first <t>session</t>! 7:13 a.m.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=session%1:10:00:: | definition=a meeting for execution of a group's functions | examples=it was the opening session of the legislature
2. sense_key=session%1:28:00:: | definition=the time during which a school holds classes | synonyms=school term, academic term, academic session | examples=they had to shorten the school term
3. sense_key=session%1:04:00:: | definition=a meeting devoted to a particular activity | examples=a filming session; a gossip session
4. sense_key=session%1:14:00:: | definition=a meeting of spiritualists | synonyms=seance, sitting | examples=the seance was held in the medium's parlor

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 Nuances of "Session" in a Therapeutic Context**

Okay, so the prompt is keyed to "session," and we're dealing with new therapy clients – clearly, we're not talking about a legislative session, or some obscure academic term. That eliminates candidates one and two immediately. Now, we're left with "a meeting devoted to a particular activity" versus a séance. While a séance could be framed as a meeting, the therapeutic context practically screams for candidate three. This is a targeted activity, a designated period for therapeutic work. It's the clear winner – a focused meeting, like a filming session, or perhaps even a gossip session – though hopefully a more productive one in this case! So, given the context, Candidate 3 is the perfect fit.


[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: trouble
Target surface form: trouble
Context:
The three of us stopped breathing for a moment, and then when it kept on coming we lunged for the doorway. Needless to say, it was an interesting first session! 7:13 a.m. CALLIOPE: Albany escaped embarrassingly unscathed. Biggest <t>trouble</t> was scared family who couldn't get a phone line through, and spent a really horrible hour not knowing. 8:01 a.m.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=trouble%1:09:00:: | definition=a source of difficulty | synonyms=problem | examples=one trouble after another delayed the job; what's the problem?
2. sense_key=trouble%1:11:01:: | definition=an angry disturbance | synonyms=fuss, bother, hassle | examples=he didn't want to make a fuss; they had labor trouble
3. sense_key=trouble%1:11:00:: | definition=an event causing distress or pain | examples=what is the trouble?; heart trouble
4. sense_key=trouble%1:04:02:: | definition=an effort that is inconvenient | synonyms=difficulty | examples=I went to a lot of trouble; he won without any trouble
5. sense_key=trouble%1:12:03:: | definition=a strong feeling of anxiety | synonyms=worry | examples=his worry over the prospect of being fired; it is not work but worry that kills
6. sense_key=trouble%1:26:02:: | definition=an unwanted pregnancy | examples=he got several girls in trouble

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 "Biggest Trouble"**

Okay, so the context is this family's inability to secure a phone line. My mind immediately went to defining "trouble." It's not just a general malaise; we're dealing with a specific source of difficulty here. Let's break it down.

Sense 1: A straightforward "problem." That's the most logical fit. "Biggest trouble" equates directly to "biggest problem," and that perfectly captures the essence of the situation.

I discarded Sense 3, which implies distress or pain, as it's not quite a right fit in this context.
So, I'm going with Sense 1. This isn't about an emotional upheaval, but a very practical, tangible obstacle: the family not having a phone line. It seems the most sensible 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: spend
Target surface form: spent
Context:
The three of us stopped breathing for a moment, and then when it kept on coming we lunged for the doorway. Needless to say, it was an interesting first session! 7:13 a.m. CALLIOPE: Albany escaped embarrassingly unscathed. Biggest trouble was scared family who couldn't get a phone line through, and <t>spent</t> a really horrible hour not knowing. 8:01 a.m.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=spend%2:42:00:: | definition=pass time in a specific way | synonyms=pass | examples=how are you spending your summer vacation?
2. sense_key=spend%2:40:00:: | definition=pay out | synonyms=expend, drop | examples=spend money
3. sense_key=spend%2:40:01:: | definition=spend completely | examples=I spend my pocket money in two days

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 "Spent"**

Okay, so the target word is "spent," which has the base form "spend." I need to figure out which of its senses is being used in this specific context: "...and spent a really horrible hour not knowing." Right off the bat, I'm considering a few possibilities: either it means to *pass* time in a certain way, to *pay out* something, or to *spend completely*.

The surrounding words are key here. "Horrible hour" strongly suggests the first sense, *passing* time. "Spent a horrible hour" doesn't make much sense if we're talking about expending money or consuming something entirely. It’s certainly not used to communicate something being spent completely. Therefore, my expert analysis is leading me to conclude that sense 1, "to pass time in a specific way," is the correct interpretation in this instance. The context confirms this almost immediately.


[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: hour
Target surface form: hour
Context:
The three of us stopped breathing for a moment, and then when it kept on coming we lunged for the doorway. Needless to say, it was an interesting first session! 7:13 a.m. CALLIOPE: Albany escaped embarrassingly unscathed. Biggest trouble was scared family who couldn't get a phone line through, and spent a really horrible <t>hour</t> not knowing. 8:01 a.m.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=hour%1:28:00:: | definition=a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day | synonyms=hr, 60 minutes | examples=the job will take more than an hour
2. sense_key=hour%1:28:01:: | definition=clock time | synonyms=time of day | examples=the hour is getting late
3. sense_key=hour%1:28:02:: | definition=a special and memorable period | examples=it was their finest hour
4. sense_key=hour%1:07:00:: | definition=distance measured by the time taken to cover it | synonyms=minute | examples=we live an hour from the airport; its just 10 minutes away

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:
**Deconstructing the 'Horrible Hour'**

Okay, so the prompt gives me "hour" within the phrase "spent a really horrible hour not knowing." Right away, I'm thinking about the temporal aspect. It's a period of time, obviously, likely around 60 minutes, that was endured while waiting. My expertise tells me there are a few senses to unpack here.

First, there's the standard definition, Sense 1: a fixed unit of time – one twenty-fourth of a day, or 60 minutes. That feels like the most direct fit. It's the literal *duration* we're talking about in the given text.

Then there’s Sense 2, clock time, as in "the hour is getting late". But that feels less relevant here – it's not the specific time on the clock, but rather the *amount* of time. Sense 3, a significant or pivotal time, like "their finest hour," is also not relevant. Sense 4, distance measured by time also doesn't fit the context.

So, yeah, given the prompt, my intuition screams Sense 1. The phrase "spent a horrible hour not knowing" is all about the *duration* of the experience. It was a prolonged, unpleasant experience.


[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: know
Target surface form: knowing
Context:
The three of us stopped breathing for a moment, and then when it kept on coming we lunged for the doorway. Needless to say, it was an interesting first session! 7:13 a.m. CALLIOPE: Albany escaped embarrassingly unscathed. Biggest trouble was scared family who couldn't get a phone line through, and spent a really horrible hour not <t>knowing</t>. 8:01 a.m.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=know%2:31:01:: | definition=be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about | synonyms=cognize, cognise | examples=I know that the President lied to the people; I want to know who is winning the game!
2. sense_key=know%2:31:03:: | definition=know how to do or perform something | examples=She knows how to knit; Does your husband know how to cook?
3. sense_key=know%2:31:02:: | definition=be aware of the truth of something; have a belief or faith in something; regard as true beyond any doubt | examples=I know that I left the key on the table; Galileo knew that the earth moves around the sun
4. sense_key=know%2:31:00:: | definition=be familiar or acquainted with a person or an object | examples=She doesn't know this composer; Do you know my sister?
5. sense_key=know%2:31:04:: | definition=have firsthand knowledge of states, situations, emotions, or sensations | synonyms=experience, live | examples=I know the feeling!; have you ever known hunger?
6. sense_key=know%2:31:06:: | definition=accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority | synonyms=acknowledge, recognize, recognise | examples=The Crown Prince was acknowledged as the true heir to the throne; We do not recognize your gods
7. sense_key=know%2:31:15:: | definition=have fixed in the mind | examples=I know Latin; This student knows her irregular verbs
8. sense_key=know%2:35:00:: | definition=have sexual intercourse with | synonyms=sleep together, roll in the hay, love, make out, make love, sleep with | examples=This student sleeps with everyone in her dorm; Adam knew Eve
9. sense_key=know%2:31:11:: | definition=know the nature or character of | examples=we all knew her as a big show-off
10. sense_key=know%2:31:12:: | definition=be able to distinguish, recognize as being different | examples=The child knows right from wrong
11. sense_key=know%2:31:14:: | definition=perceive as familiar | examples=I know this voice!

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:
**Deconstructing "Knowing" in Context**

Alright, let's break this down. The target is "knowing," stemming from the lemma "know." The context is pretty straightforward: "...scared family who couldn't get a phone line through, and spent a really horrible hour not knowing." My immediate interpretation, given my understanding of the nuances of language, is that the family lacked some crucial information – they weren't *aware* of what had happened. They didn't *possess* the relevant facts.

Now, let's consider the candidate senses provided. I see four options and I'll run through them:

1.  **"know%2:31:01:: be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about."** This one... this is it. This fits perfectly. It precisely captures the family's state – they were *not* cognizant, *not* aware, and did *not* possess the necessary information to alleviate their anxiety. This sense nails the "not knowing the situation."

2.  "know%2:31:03:: know how to do." This is irrelevant in this context. The family's issue isn't a lack of procedural knowledge.

3.  "know%2:31:02:: be aware of the truth of something; regard as true beyond any doubt." While related, it doesn't quite fit. The family doesn't necessarily need to *know the truth* in a definitive sense; they just need to understand what is happening.

4.  "know%2:31:00:: be familiar or acquainted with." Again, not the most direct match. Familiarity with a person or place isn't the issue.

Ultimately, sense 1 is the obvious and definitive correct answer. The family's state of "not knowing" is solely tied to their lack of awareness or understanding about a critical piece of information.