[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: fire
Target surface form: fire
Context:
Haney peered doubtfully at his drinking companion through bleary, tear-filled eyes. He had no ready answer, as much from surprise as from the fit of coughing. Was the man drunk or crazy or both? But his new-found buddy had matched him drink for drink until he lost count, and the man's eyes were still clear. The guy is off his rocker, Haney thought to himself, and looked away from those eyes. Eyes that were clear, but also bright with a strange intensity, a sort of cold <t>fire</t> burning behind them. Why hadn't he noticed it before?

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=fire%1:11:00:: | definition=the event of something burning (often destructive) | examples=they lost everything in the fire
2. sense_key=fire%1:04:00:: | definition=the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy | synonyms=firing | examples=hold your fire until you can see the whites of their eyes; they retreated in the face of withering enemy fire
3. sense_key=fire%1:22:00:: | definition=the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke | synonyms=flame, flaming | examples=fire was one of our ancestors' first discoveries
4. sense_key=fire%1:06:00:: | definition=a fireplace in which a relatively small fire is burning | examples=they sat by the fire and talked
5. sense_key=fire%1:27:01:: | definition=once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles)
6. sense_key=fire%1:12:00:: | definition=feelings of great warmth and intensity | synonyms=ardor, ardour, fervor, fervour, fervency, fervidness | examples=he spoke with great ardor
7. sense_key=fire%1:27:00:: | definition=fuel that is burning and is used as a means for cooking | examples=put the kettle on the fire; barbecue over an open fire
8. sense_key=fire%1:11:01:: | definition=a severe trial | examples=he went through fire and damnation
9. sense_key=fire%1:10:00:: | definition=intense adverse criticism | synonyms=attack, flak, flack, blast | examples=Clinton directed his fire at the Republican Party; the government has come under attack

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:
1.  **Analyze the Context:**
    *   Sentence: "Eyes that were clear, but also bright with a strange intensity, a sort of cold <t>fire</t> burning behind them."
    *   Target: "fire"
    *   Usage: Metaphorical description of eyes. It describes an "intensity" burning behind the eyes. It's not literal combustion (though it uses the imagery of combustion). It's linked to "intensity" and "bright". The phrase "cold fire" suggests a paradox, often used to describe intense emotion, spirit, or energy that isn't literally hot.

2.  **Analyze Candidate Senses:**

    *   *Sense 1 (fire%1:11:00::):* "the event of something burning (often destructive)" -> Usually refers to a specific incident (e.g., a house fire). The context here is a "sort of cold fire burning behind them [the eyes]", which is more of a state or quality than an event.
    *   *Sense 2 (fire%1:04:00::):* "the act of firing weapons..." -> Military context. Clearly incorrect.
    *   *Sense 3 (fire%1:22:00::):* "the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke" | synonyms: flame, flaming. -> This is the literal definition of fire. The context uses the *imagery* of this sense metaphorically. Is there a metaphorical sense available?
    *   *Sense 4 (fire%1:06:00::):* "a fireplace..." -> Incorrect.
    *   *Sense 5 (fire%1:27:01::):* "once thought to be one of four elements..." -> Sometimes used to describe personality (fiery), but "burning behind them" refers to the visual sensation or the metaphorical flame.
    *   *Sense 6 (fire%1:12:00::):* "feelings of great warmth and intensity" | synonyms: ardor, ardour, fervor, fervour, fervency, fervidness. -> This is a metaphorical sense referring to intensity of feeling/spirit. The text explicitly says "bright with a strange intensity, a sort of cold fire". The link between "intensity" and this sense is strong. "Cold fire" suggests intensity without the "warmth" part of the definition, or perhaps a specific type of intensity (intellectual or spiritual). However, does WordNet's specific definition "feelings of great warmth" fit "cold fire"? It's a contradiction.
    *   *Sense 7 (fire%1:27:00::):* "fuel that is burning..." -> Cooking context. Incorrect.
    *   *Sense 8 (fire%1:11:01::):* "a severe trial" -> Idiomatic. Incorrect.
    *   *Sense 9 (fire%1:10:00::):* "intense adverse criticism" -> Incorrect.

3.  **Refine the Choice:**

    *   The phrase is "a sort of cold fire burning behind them".
    *   If I strictly look at Sense 3 (literal combustion), the text says "a sort of cold fire". Fire cannot be literally cold. Therefore, it is a metaphor.
    *   When mapping metaphors in WSD, usually we map to the literal source domain if a specific metaphorical sense isn't a perfect fit, or to the metaphorical target domain if the sense allows.
    *   Let's look at Sense 6: "feelings of great warmth and intensity". The text says "bright with a strange intensity". This matches the "intensity" aspect. However, the text specifies "cold" fire, which contradicts the "warmth" in the definition.
    *   Let's look at Sense 3: "the process of combustion... producing heat and light". The text focuses on "bright" and "burning". "Eyes... bright... a sort of cold fire burning". The writer is using the concept of the literal flame (Sense 3) to describe the eyes. Even though it's a metaphor, the *sense* of the word "fire" here relies on the concept of the flame/light/intensity.
    *   Let's reconsider Sense 6. Often, "fire" in eyes refers to spirit, passion, or anger (Sense 6). But is "fire in the eyes" Sense 6 or Sense 3 used metaphorically?
    *   WordNet usually groups "fire in the eyes" under the metaphorical intensity (Sense 6). Let's check the synonyms: ardor, fervor.
    *   Let's look at the text again. "bright with a strange intensity, a sort of cold fire". The appositive phrase equates "intensity" with "cold fire". Sense 6 is defined as "feelings of great warmth and intensity".
    *   The modifier "cold" is used to create an oxymoron. It modifies the standard concept of "fire". The base concept is "fire". Is the base concept the physical phenomenon (Sense 3) or the emotional state (Sense 6)?
    *   If the base concept is the emotional state (Sense 6), "cold ardor" is awkward.
    *   If the base concept is the physical phenomenon (Sense 3), "cold combustion" is an oxymoron, which fits the literary style ("cold fire").
    *   Usually, "fire" in the eyes is treated as the physical sense used metaphorically in WSD if the metaphorical sense (Sense 6) implies warmth/emotion that contradicts the context (here, "cold"). However, Sense 6 includes "intensity". The text says "strange intensity".
    *   Let's check standard WSD practices for "fire in his eyes".
        *   Example: "He had a fire in his eyes."
        *   Does it mean he had a literal flame? No.
        *   Does it mean he had intense feelings (Sense 6)? Yes, usually.
    *   However, here the text explicitly qualifies it: "cold fire".
    *   If I choose Sense 6, I am saying the word refers to feelings. "A sort of cold [feelings of great warmth and intensity] burning behind them." The "warmth" part of the definition contradicts "cold". The "intensity" part matches.
    *   If I choose Sense 3, I am saying the word refers to the process of combustion. "A sort of cold [process of combustion producing heat and light] burning behind them." The "heat" part contradicts "cold". The "light" part matches "bright".
    *   Both are metaphors. Which is the intended sense?
    *   Sense 6 is specifically for *feelings*. The text describes *eyes*. Eyes are described as having a "fire" burning behind them. This is a description of a visual metaphor.
    *   Often, visual metaphors using "fire" (like a fire in the eyes, the fire of the sunset) rely on Sense 3 (the literal flame/light) as the source domain. Sense 6 is the target domain (the emotion).
    *   The context says: "a strange intensity, a sort of cold fire". It seems "cold fire" is an elaboration of "strange intensity".
    *   Let's look at Sense 6 examples: "he spoke with great ardor". This is purely abstract.
    *   Let's look at Sense 3 examples: "fire was one of our ancestors' first discoveries".
    *   In literary contexts, describing eyes as having "fire" usually invokes the image of a flame (Sense 3). Even if it implies emotion, the word usage draws on the properties of the physical fire (brightness, burning). The word "burning" immediately follows "fire". Burning is a physical process associated with Sense 3.
    *   However, WSD annotation often leans towards the metaphorical sense if available.
    *   Let's check if Sense 3 is typically used for "fire in eyes".
    *   In SemCor/ONTONOTES:
        *   "There was fire in his eyes." -> Usually annotated as the physical sense (Sense 3) used metaphorically, OR Sense 6.
        *   Let's try to distinguish. Sense 6 = "feelings". Sense 3 = "combustion/flame".
        *   If the text meant "feelings", it would likely say "His eyes showed his fire." Here, it says "a fire burning behind them". "Burning" strongly points to the literal properties of fire (Sense 3). You don't usually say "feelings are burning" in this specific physical description context; you say "a fire is burning".
    *   The phrase "a sort of cold fire burning" treats "fire" as a thing (noun) undergoing the process of burning. Sense 3 is the process of combustion. This seems slightly circular.
    *   Let's look at Sense 1: "the event of something burning". No.
    *   Let's look at Sense 3 again. Synonyms: flame, flaming. "A sort of cold flame". This fits the visual description perfectly.
    *   Let's look at Sense 6 synonyms: ardor, fervor. "A sort of cold ardor". This doesn't fit the visual description "bright". "Bright with... ardor" is possible but less physical/visual than "bright with... flame".
    *   The text emphasizes the visual quality: "Eyes that were clear, but also **bright**... a sort of cold **fire** **burning**".
    *   Key attributes: Brightness, Burning.
    *   Sense 3 (combustion) produces light (bright) and involves burning.
    *   Sense 6 (feelings) involves intensity (matches text) and warmth (contradicted by "cold").
    *   Therefore, the author is using the physical concept of fire (Sense 3) to create a visual image, modified by "cold".
    *   Conclusion: Sense 3 is the best fit because the context focuses on the visual properties (bright, burning) associated with the physical phenomenon, and the oxymoron "cold fire" negates the heat aspect of the definition but relies on the "light/flame" aspect of Sense 3. Sense 6 refers specifically to feelings, and while the "intensity" matches, the visual nature ("bright", "burning") and the contradiction of "warmth" make Sense 3 (the source of the metaphor) more appropriate for the surface usage in this specific descriptive sentence.

    Let's double check Sense 6 vs Sense 3 in standard annotations.
    Context: "He spoke with fire." -> Sense 6.
    Context: "The fire crackled in the hearth." -> Sense 3.
    Context: "The fire of the sunset." -> Sense 3 (metaphorical).
    Context: "Fire in his eyes." -> Usually Sense 6 (metaphor for passion/anger) OR Sense 3 (metaphor for brightness). The presence of "intensity" in the text links to Sense 6. "Bright with a strange intensity".
    However, Sense 6 is "feelings of great warmth". The text says "cold fire".
    If the fire is cold, is it still Sense 6? Sense 6 implies warmth.
    If it is Sense 3, it implies heat (usually).
    The writer is invoking the *image* of fire (Sense 3) to describe the eyes. The image is one of a flame (Sense 3).
    "Bright with... fire". "Bright" connects to "light" in Sense 3 definition.
    "Burning" connects to "combustion" in Sense 3.
    The linkage to Sense 3's definition features (light, combustion) is stronger than Sense 6's features (feelings, warmth). The "intensity" mentioned is a shared attribute.
    Therefore, Sense 3 is the correct choice. It captures the "flame" imagery.

    Let's re-read Sense 6 definition carefully: "feelings of great warmth and intensity".
    Does the text describe feelings? "Eyes... bright with a strange intensity". The intensity is in the eyes/appearance.
    "Fire" is used to explain the "strange intensity".
    If I choose Sense 6, I am asserting that "fire" *means* "intensity/feelings" here.
    If I choose Sense 3, I am asserting that "fire" *means* "flame/combustion" here (used figuratively).
    In "a sort of cold fire burning", the noun "fire" is the subject of "burning". Literal fires burn. Feelings (Sense 6) don't "burn" in the same grammatical construction (we say "burning with desire", not "a fervor burning").
    The structure "a [Noun] burning" strongly favors a physical entity noun (Sense 3).
    Also, Sense 3 synonym "flame" fits perfectly: "a sort of cold flame burning".
    Sense 6 synonym "fervor" fits poorly: "a sort of cold fervor burning".

    Therefore, the sense is Sense 3.

    Let's check Sense 1: "the event of something burning". "A sort of cold event of something burning". Clunky. Sense 3 is "the process...". "A sort of cold process...". Also clunky, but Sense 3 is "flame, flaming". The synonym "flame" is the key.
    "A sort of cold flame burning". This works.

    Index mapping:
    1. fire%1:11:00:: (event)
    2. fire%1:04:00:: (shooting)
    3. fire%1:22:00:: (combustion/flame) -> Target
    4. fire%1:06:00:: (fireplace)
    5. fire%1:27:01:: (element)
    6. fire%1:12:00:: (feelings)
    7. fire%1:27:00:: (cooking)
    8. fire%1:11:01:: (trial)
    9. fire%1:10:00:: (criticism)

    The choice is between 3 and 6.
    Argument for 6: "strange intensity" is explicitly mentioned. WordNet Sense 6 definition includes "intensity".
    Argument against 6: Definition includes "warmth", context says "cold". Context is visual ("bright", "eyes"). Grammar "fire burning" fits physical object better.
    Argument for 3: "bright" matches "light". "burning" matches "combustion". Synonym "flame" fits context. "Cold fire" is a standard literary trope invoking the physical image of fire without the heat.
    Argument against 3: It's a metaphor.

    Decision: The word "fire" is being used in its primary physical sense (Sense 3) to construct a metaphor. It describes a visual phenomenon ("bright") using the image of a flame. Sense 6 refers to the abstract feeling itself (passion/anger), not the visual light. Since the text focuses on the visual "brightness" and the paradoxical "coldness" of the flame-like quality, Sense 3 is the semantic basis.

    Let's verify Sense 6 again. "feelings of great warmth and intensity". If the text meant "He had a fire in his eyes" meaning he was angry, Sense 6 might be applicable. But here, the "fire" is "cold". This suggests it's not the standard "warmth/passion" sense (Sense 6). It's a strange, intense, cold "flame". This specific description (cold, bright) points back to the physical properties of fire (Sense 3) being manipulated by the author.

    Final Check:
    Sense 3: "the process of combustion... producing heat and light". Context: "bright... cold fire burning".
    Matches "light" (bright). Contradicted on "heat" (cold).
    Sense 6: "feelings of great warmth and intensity". Context: "strange intensity... cold fire".
    Matches "intensity". Contradicted on "warmth" (cold). "Feelings" is abstract, context is visual/ocular.

    Comparing the contradictions:
    Sense 3 contradiction: Physical heat. (Common in metaphors: "cold fire", "dry rain").
    Sense 6 contradiction: Emotional warmth. (Also possible: "cold passion").
    However, the descriptor "bright" links directly to Sense 3 ("producing ... light").
    The predicate "burning" links directly to Sense 3 ("process of combustion").
    The synonym "flame" (Sense 3) is a very common literary substitute.
    The structure "fire burning" denotes the physical entity.
    Therefore, Sense 3 is the intended sense.


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: burn
Target surface form: burning
Context:
Haney peered doubtfully at his drinking companion through bleary, tear-filled eyes. He had no ready answer, as much from surprise as from the fit of coughing. Was the man drunk or crazy or both? But his new-found buddy had matched him drink for drink until he lost count, and the man's eyes were still clear. The guy is off his rocker, Haney thought to himself, and looked away from those eyes. Eyes that were clear, but also bright with a strange intensity, a sort of cold fire <t>burning</t> behind them. Why hadn't he noticed it before?

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=burn%2:30:02:: | definition=destroy by fire | synonyms=fire, burn down | examples=They burned the house and his diaries
2. sense_key=burn%2:43:01:: | definition=shine intensely, as if with heat | synonyms=glow | examples=The coals were glowing in the dark; The candles were burning
3. sense_key=burn%2:30:00:: | definition=undergo combustion | synonyms=combust | examples=Maple wood burns well
4. sense_key=burn%2:39:00:: | definition=cause a sharp or stinging pain or discomfort | synonyms=bite, sting | examples=The sun burned his face
5. sense_key=burn%2:43:02:: | definition=cause to burn or combust | synonyms=combust | examples=The sun burned off the fog; We combust coal and other fossil fuels
6. sense_key=burn%2:37:00:: | definition=feel strong emotion, especially anger or passion | examples=She was burning with anger; He was burning to try out his new skies
7. sense_key=burn%2:30:01:: | definition=cause to undergo combustion | synonyms=incinerate | examples=burn garbage; The car burns only Diesel oil
8. sense_key=burn%2:41:00:: | definition=burn at the stake | examples=Witches were burned in Salem
9. sense_key=burn%2:40:01:: | definition=spend (significant amounts of money) | examples=He has money to burn
10. sense_key=burn%2:39:04:: | definition=feel hot or painful | examples=My eyes are burning
11. sense_key=burn%2:30:08:: | definition=burn, sear, or freeze (tissue) using a hot iron or electric current or a caustic agent | synonyms=cauterize, cauterise | examples=The surgeon cauterized the wart
12. sense_key=burn%2:29:00:: | definition=get a sunburn by overexposure to the sun | synonyms=sunburn
13. sense_key=burn%2:36:05:: | definition=create by duplicating data | synonyms=cut | examples=cut a disk; burn a CD
14. sense_key=burn%2:34:00:: | definition=use up (energy) | synonyms=burn off, burn up | examples=burn off calories through vigorous exercise
15. sense_key=burn%2:30:03:: | definition=burn with heat, fire, or radiation | examples=The iron burnt a hole in my dress

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}.

finish_reason: stop

role: assistant

reasoning_content:
The target word is "burning" in the context: "Eyes that were clear, but also bright with a strange intensity, a sort of cold fire burning behind them."

Let me analyze the context:
- This describes eyes that are "bright with a strange intensity"
- There's "a sort of cold fire burning behind them"
- This is metaphorical - the fire isn't real combustion
- The word "bright" suggests shining/glowing

Let me check each sense:

1. burn%2:30:02:: - "destroy by fire" - No, this isn't about destroying anything.

2. burn%2:43:01:: - "shine intensely, as if with heat" with synonyms "glow" and examples like "The coals were glowing in the dark; The candles were burning" - This could fit! The eyes are described as bright, and there's a metaphorical fire. The word "glow" as a synonym matches well with the description of bright, intense eyes.

3. burn%2:30:00:: - "undergo combustion" - This is about actual combustion, which doesn't fit this metaphorical context well.

4. burn%2:39:00:: - "cause a sharp or stinging pain or discomfort" - No.

5. burn%2:43:02:: - "cause to burn or combust" - No.

6. burn%2:37:00:: - "feel strong emotion, especially anger or passion" with examples "She was burning with anger" - This is about feeling emotion, but here "burning" describes the fire, not the person feeling an emotion.

7. burn%2:30:01:: - "cause to undergo combustion" - No.

8. burn%2:41:00:: - "burn at the stake" - No.

9. burn%2:40:01:: - "spend (significant amounts of money)" - No.

10. burn%2:39:04:: - "feel hot or painful" - No.

11. burn%2:30:08:: - "burn, sear, or freeze (tissue)" - No.

12. burn%2:29:00:: - "get a sunburn by overexposure to the sun" - No.

13. burn%2:36:05:: - "create by duplicating data" - No.

14. burn%2:34:00:: - "use up (energy)" - No.

15. burn%2:30:03:: - "burn with heat, fire, or radiation" - This could potentially work, but it's more about burning something physically.

The best fit is sense 2: "shine intensely, as if with heat" with the synonym "glow". The context describes bright eyes with a cold fire burning behind them - this is metaphorically about intensity and brightness/shining, which matches the definition "shine intensely, as if with heat." The synonym "glow" also fits the imagery of bright, intense eyes.

The answer should be {"sense_index": 2}.

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[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: notice
Target surface form: noticed
Context:
He had no ready answer, as much from surprise as from the fit of coughing. Was the man drunk or crazy or both? But his new-found buddy had matched him drink for drink until he lost count, and the man's eyes were still clear. The guy is off his rocker, Haney thought to himself, and looked away from those eyes. Eyes that were clear, but also bright with a strange intensity, a sort of cold fire burning behind them. Why hadn't he <t>noticed</t> it before? No, the man was not drunk

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=notice%2:39:04:: | definition=discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of | synonyms=detect, observe, find, discover | examples=She detected high levels of lead in her drinking water; We found traces of lead in the paint
2. sense_key=notice%2:39:00:: | definition=notice or perceive | synonyms=mark, note | examples=She noted that someone was following her; mark my words
3. sense_key=notice%2:32:00:: | definition=make or write a comment on | synonyms=comment, remark, point out | examples=he commented the paper of his colleague
4. sense_key=notice%2:32:01:: | definition=express recognition of the presence or existence of, or acquaintance with | synonyms=acknowledge | examples=He never acknowledges his colleagues when they run into him in the hallway; She acknowledged his complement with a smile

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:
1.  **Analyze the Context:** The sentence is "Why hadn't he *noticed* it before?". The subject ("he") is looking at a man's eyes. The eyes are described as "clear, but also bright with a strange intensity, a sort of cold fire burning behind them." The character is realizing something about the man's physical state (clear eyes despite drinking, strange intensity). He is perceiving a visual detail or fact that he missed earlier.

2.  **Analyze the Candidate Senses:**
    *   **Sense 1:** `notice%2:39:04::` | Definition: "discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of". Synonyms: detect, observe, find, discover. Examples: "She detected high levels of lead...", "We found traces of lead...". This sense implies discovering a fact or the presence of something, often something that requires observation or detection. It fits well with noticing a detail (the intensity in the eyes) that was there but hadn't been perceived yet. It emphasizes the "discovery" or "detection" aspect of the perception.
    *   **Sense 2:** `notice%2:39:00::` | Definition: "notice or perceive". Synonyms: mark, note. Examples: "She noted that someone was following her", "mark my words". This is a more general sense of perceiving something. It is very similar to Sense 1. However, WordNet often distinguishes between the general act of perceiving (Sense 2) and the specific act of discovering/detecting the presence/fact of something (Sense 1). Let's look closer at the difference. Sense 2 examples ("She noted that someone was following her") are very similar to Sense 1 examples. However, Sense 1 ("discover... presence... or fact") seems slightly stronger for a specific detail (the intensity/fact of the eyes) that was missed. Let's look at the granularity.
        *   Sense 1 emphasizes *discovering* the existence/presence/fact. Haney is discovering the fact of the intensity.
        *   Sense 2 is just "notice or perceive".
    *   **Sense 3:** `notice%2:32:00::` | Definition: "make or write a comment on". Synonyms: comment, remark, point out. Examples: "he commented the paper...". This is about speaking or writing comments. The context is internal thought/perception, not speaking. Incorrect.
    *   **Sense 4:** `notice%2:32:01::` | Definition: "express recognition of the presence or existence of...". Synonyms: acknowledge. Examples: "He never acknowledges his colleagues...", "She acknowledged his complement...". This is about social acknowledgment (like saying hello or recognizing a greeting). Incorrect.

3.  **Compare Sense 1 and Sense 2:**
    *   Context: "Why hadn't he noticed it before?" -> "it" refers to the strange intensity/fact about the eyes.
    *   Sense 1: "discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of". The act of noticing here leads to a realization of a fact (the man is not drunk/the eyes are weird). The synonyms "detect" and "discover" fit the nuance of realizing something that was there but missed. The example "She detected high levels of lead" involves noticing a specific attribute/fact.
    *   Sense 2: "notice or perceive". Synonyms "mark, note". Example "She noted that someone was following her".
    *   Differentiation: In WordNet 3.x (which this mapping likely draws from), `notice%2:39:04::` usually maps to the "discover/detect" sense, while `notice%2:39:00::` is often the hypernym or the generic "perceive" sense.
    *   However, looking at the examples:
        *   Sense 1 examples: "She detected high levels of lead...", "We found traces of lead...". These are about finding facts/substances.
        *   Sense 2 examples: "She noted that someone was following her", "mark my words".
    *   The sentence "Why hadn't he noticed it before?" implies a failure to detect/observe a specific detail (the intensity in the eyes). He is *discovering* this fact now. "Discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of" (Sense 1) is the specific act of mental registration of a fact. Sense 2 is often considered the generic "perceive" (Troponym of `perceive`).
    *   Often, when a specific "discovery" or "detection" of a detail is implied, Sense 1 is the better fit because it implies "discovering or determining the existence...". In this text, the character is uncovering a visual fact ("cold fire burning") that he previously missed.
    *   Let's check the WordNet hierarchy.
        *   `notice%2:39:00::` (Sense 2) is defined as "notice or perceive". It is a troponym of `perceive%2:39:00::`.
        *   `notice%2:39:04::` (Sense 1) is defined as "discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of". Synonyms `detect`, `discover`, `find`, `observe`.
    *   Context: "Why hadn't he noticed it before?"
        *   Is he just seeing it? No, he's perceiving a specific quality/intensity.
        *   Is it Sense 2? Sense 2 is very generic.
        *   Is it Sense 1? Sense 1 focuses on determining the *existence* or *fact*. The "it" refers to the intensity/fact. He hadn't *detected* that fact before.
    *   Let's look at standard WSD practices for these senses.
        *   "I noticed a change." -> Sense 1 (discover fact).
        *   "She noticed him walking across the street." -> Sense 2 (perceive).
    *   Here, "it" refers to "Eyes that were clear, but also bright with a strange intensity...". This is a physical attribute/fact. He hadn't discovered/detected this fact before.
    *   Sense 1 seems slightly more precise ("discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of") than Sense 2's generic "notice or perceive". Sense 1 captures the "discovery" aspect of finally seeing what was there all along.
    *   Also, Sense 1 has "detect" and "observe" as synonyms. He is observing/detecting the detail. Sense 2 has "mark" and "note".
    *   Usually, Sense 1 (`notice%2:39:04::`) is preferred when the object is a fact or a specific detail being discovered, whereas Sense 2 is often used for the general act of perception. The example "She detected high levels of lead" in Sense 1 parallels "He detected/noticed the intensity in the eyes."
    *   I will go with Sense 1.

    Let's double check Sense 2 examples. "She noted that someone was following her". This is also discovering a fact. The distinction is subtle.
    However, Sense 1 is specifically "discover or determine the existence...". The context is "Why hadn't he [discovered/detected] it before?". The character is retrospective about a missed fact. Sense 1 fits the "detect/determine" definition well.
    Sense 2 is "notice or perceive". The synonyms "mark" (as in "mark my words") or "note" can be about mental noting.
    If I have to choose the *best* fit: Sense 1's definition "discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of" aligns perfectly with realizing a specific visual fact (the intensity of the eyes) that was previously missed (failure to discover).

    Let's refine the choice.
    Target: "noticed".
    Object: "it" (the intensity in the eyes).
    Definition 1: discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of.
    Definition 2: notice or perceive.

    Definition 1 is a specific type of noticing—detecting the presence of something or a fact. He detected the presence of "cold fire/intensity". He discovered this fact. Sense 2 is the generic hypernym. In WSD, usually the more specific sense that applies is chosen.
    Therefore, Sense 1 is the correct choice.

    Final check:
    Sense 3 and 4 are unrelated to visual perception/internal realization.
    Sense 1 vs Sense 2: Sense 1 adds the dimension of "discovery" or "determination of fact" which matches the context of realizing a specific attribute ("it") for the first time. Sense 2 is just "perceive". Sense 1 is more informative and fits the context of "Why hadn't he..." (implying a failure to detect/discover until now).

    Conclusion: Sense 1.

provider: Together


[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: man
Target surface form: man
Context:
Was the man drunk or crazy or both? But his new-found buddy had matched him drink for drink until he lost count, and the man's eyes were still clear. The guy is off his rocker, Haney thought to himself, and looked away from those eyes. Eyes that were clear, but also bright with a strange intensity, a sort of cold fire burning behind them. Why hadn't he noticed it before? No, the <t>man</t> was not drunk He wondered how he got tied up with this stranger.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=man%1:18:00:: | definition=an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman) | synonyms=adult male | examples=there were two women and six men on the bus
2. sense_key=man%1:18:03:: | definition=someone who serves in the armed forces; a member of a military force | synonyms=serviceman, military man, military personnel | examples=two men stood sentry duty
3. sense_key=man%1:18:04:: | definition=the generic use of the word to refer to any human being | examples=it was every man for himself
4. sense_key=man%1:05:01:: | definition=any living or extinct member of the family Hominidae characterized by superior intelligence, articulate speech, and erect carriage | synonyms=homo, human being, human
5. sense_key=man%1:18:08:: | definition=a male subordinate | examples=the chief stationed two men outside the building; he awaited word from his man in Havana
6. sense_key=man%1:18:06:: | definition=an adult male person who has a manly character (virile and courageous competent) | examples=the army will make a man of you
7. sense_key=man%1:18:05:: | definition=a manservant who acts as a personal attendant to his employer | synonyms=valet, valet de chambre, gentleman, gentleman's gentleman | examples=Jeeves was Bertie Wooster's man
8. sense_key=man%1:18:07:: | definition=a male person who plays a significant role (husband or lover or boyfriend) in the life of a particular woman | examples=she takes good care of her man
9. sense_key=man%1:15:00:: | definition=one of the British Isles in the Irish Sea | synonyms=Isle of Man
10. sense_key=man%1:06:00:: | definition=game equipment consisting of an object used in playing certain board games | synonyms=piece | examples=he taught me to set up the men on the chess board; he sacrificed a piece to get a strategic advantage
11. sense_key=man%1:05:00:: | definition=all of the living human inhabitants of the earth | synonyms=world, human race, humanity, humankind, human beings, humans | examples=all the world loves a lover; she always used `humankind' because `mankind' seemed to slight the women

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

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

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

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the target word and context:**
    *   Target lemma: *man*
    *   Target surface form: *man*
    *   Context: "Was the man drunk or crazy or both? ... But his new-found buddy had matched him drink for drink ... and the man's eyes were still clear. ... No, the man was not drunk He wondered how he got tied up with this stranger."
    *   The text describes two characters: Haney (the POV character) and another person referred to as "the man", "his new-found buddy", "The guy", "this stranger".
    *   The phrase "Was the man drunk..." refers to a specific individual Haney is observing.
    *   Later, "No, the man was not drunk" reiterates this reference.
    *   The context implies an adult male individual. Haney notes "two women and six men" is an example for sense 1, but let's look closer. The character is a "buddy", a "guy", a "stranger". He is drinking alcohol.

2.  **Evaluate candidate senses:**

    *   **Sense 1:** `man%1:18:00::` | Definition: "an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)" | Synonyms: adult male | Example: "there were two women and six men on the bus"
        *   *Fit:* This is the most basic, primary definition. The character is referred to as "the man" and "the guy". The text distinguishes this person from Haney. It fits the general usage of referring to an adult male.

    *   **Sense 2:** `man%1:18:03::` | Definition: "someone who serves in the armed forces..."
        *   *Fit:* No context suggests military service.

    *   **Sense 3:** `man%1:18:04::` | Definition: "the generic use of the word to refer to any human being" | Example: "it was every man for himself"
        *   *Fit:* This usually refers to "man" as a concept or in idioms like "every man for himself" or generic statements. Here, "the man" refers to a specific specific individual who is male, not "humanity" or a generic human.

    *   **Sense 4:** `man%1:05:01::` | Definition: "any living or extinct member of the family Hominidae..." | Synonyms: homo, human being
        *   *Fit:* This is the biological/scientific sense. While the character *is* a human, usage here ("Was the man drunk...") refers to his social identity as an adult male person, not his biological classification. Sense 1 is more specific and appropriate for the social context.

    *   **Sense 5:** `man%1:18:08::` | Definition: "a male subordinate"
        *   *Fit:* Haney wonders how he got tied up with him, implies a degree of equality or at least no explicit hierarchy of command established in this snippet.

    *   **Sense 6:** `man%1:18:06::` | Definition: "an adult male person who has a manly character..."
        *   *Fit:* While the man has "clear eyes" and "strange intensity", the text uses "man" as a referent to the person, not to describe his character quality specifically. Sense 1 covers the referent.

    *   **Sense 7:** `man%1:18:05::` | Definition: "a manservant who acts as a personal attendant..."
        *   *Fit:* No evidence of this relationship.

    *   **Sense 8:** `man%1:18:07::` | Definition: "a male person who plays a significant role (husband or lover or boyfriend)..."
        *   *Fit:* They are "new-found budd[ies]", not established romantic partners.

    *   **Sense 9:** `man%1:15:00::` | Definition: "one of the British Isles..."
        *   *Fit:* Irrelevant.

    *   **Sense 10:** `man%1:06:00::` | Definition: "game equipment..."
        *   *Fit:* Irrelevant.

    *   **Sense 11:** `man%1:05:00::` | Definition: "all of the living human inhabitants of the earth..."
        *   *Fit:* Irrelevant.

3.  **Compare Sense 1 and Sense 3 (often the point of confusion):**
    *   Sense 3 is the generic "man" (mankind or generic individual).
    *   Sense 1 is "adult male" (specific individual).
    *   The text says "Was *the* man drunk...". "The man" refers to a specific individual male person standing in front of Haney. It is not a generic statement about humans.
    *   Therefore, Sense 1 is the correct choice.

4.  **Final Decision:**
    *   The target "man" refers to a specific adult male person.
    *   Index 1 corresponds to "adult male".

5.  **Formatting Output:**
    *   JSON format: `{"sense_index": 1}`.

provider: Novita


[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: drunk
Target surface form: drunk
Context:
Was the man drunk or crazy or both? But his new-found buddy had matched him drink for drink until he lost count, and the man's eyes were still clear. The guy is off his rocker, Haney thought to himself, and looked away from those eyes. Eyes that were clear, but also bright with a strange intensity, a sort of cold fire burning behind them. Why hadn't he noticed it before? No, the man was not <t>drunk</t> He wondered how he got tied up with this stranger.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=drunk%3:00:00:: | definition=stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol) | synonyms=intoxicated, inebriated | examples=a noisy crowd of intoxicated sailors; helplessly inebriated
2. sense_key=drunk%5:00:00:excited:00 | definition=as if under the influence of alcohol | synonyms=intoxicated | examples=felt intoxicated by her success; drunk with excitement

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:
1.  **Analyze the target word and context:**
    *   Target word: "drunk" (adjective).
    *   Context sentence: "No, the man was not <t>drunk</t>."
    *   Broader context: The narrator (Haney) is observing a man. They have been drinking ("matched him drink for drink until he lost count"). Haney wonders if the man is "drunk or crazy or both." However, the man's eyes are "clear," "bright with a strange intensity," and not showing the typical signs of intoxication (slurred speech, blurry eyes, etc.). Haney concludes the man is *not* physically intoxicated by alcohol, but rather acting strangely ("off his rocker").
    *   The negation is crucial here: "No, the man was not drunk." This implies the literal, chemical state of being intoxicated. If the sense were metaphorical ("drunk with excitement"), the negation "No, the man was not [metaphorically excited]" would likely be phrased differently or the context would support a metaphorical reading. But here, the context contrasts physical drunkenness (which the man *doesn't* have despite drinking) with insanity/clear-headed intensity.

2.  **Analyze the candidate senses:**

    *   **Sense 1:**
        *   definition: "stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)"
        *   synonyms: intoxicated, inebriated
        *   examples: "a noisy crowd of intoxicated sailors", "helplessly inebriated"
        *   Analysis: This refers to literal intoxication caused by alcohol/drugs. The context explicitly discusses drinking alcohol ("drink for drink") and the physiological state of the man. Haney questions if the man is physically drunk, then decides he isn't. This fits the physical state described (or rather, negated) in the text.

    *   **Sense 2:**
        *   definition: "as if under the influence of alcohol"
        *   synonyms: intoxicated
        *   examples: "felt intoxicated by her success", "drunk with excitement"
        *   Analysis: This is a metaphorical or similative sense. It describes an emotional state resembling drunkenness (often euphoria, excitement, or lack of inhibition). While the man has a "strange intensity" and "cold fire," the narrator is specifically ruling out the *literal* state of being drunk. The sentence "No, the man was not drunk" denies the chemical state. If the narrator meant he wasn't metaphorically drunk, the context of "drink for drink" and losing count wouldn't be the primary setup. The contrast is between being physically affected by the alcohol consumed vs. being something else (crazy/intense). Therefore, the negation targets the literal sense (Sense 1), not the metaphorical one (Sense 2). The man *is* acting strangely, which might look like metaphorical drunkenness to some, but the narrator is specifically rejecting the alcohol-induced state.

3.  **Determine the best fit:**
    *   The characters are drinking alcohol.
    *   The narrator evaluates if the physical effects of alcohol are present.
    *   The narrator concludes the man is *not* under the influence of alcohol (physiologically).
    *   Therefore, the concept being referenced/negated is the literal state of intoxication.
    *   Sense 1 describes literal intoxication.
    *   Sense 2 describes a metaphorical state ("drunk with power," "intoxicated by success").
    *   Even though the sentence negates the state, the word "drunk" refers to the specific condition defined in Sense 1. You negate the literal meaning to confirm he isn't chemically altered. If I say "He is not drunk," I mean he has not consumed enough alcohol to be intoxicated (Sense 1). I rarely mean "He is not drunk with excitement" without specific contextual markers (e.g., "He was calm, not drunk with victory"). Here, the context is about alcohol consumption and physical signs.

4.  **Conclusion:** Sense 1 is the correct choice. It captures the literal physiological state resulting from alcohol consumption, which is the topic of the character's internal monologue.

5.  **Format Output:**
    *   JSON object: `{"sense_index": 1}`.

provider: StreamLake


[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: wonder
Target surface form: wondered
Context:
But his new-found buddy had matched him drink for drink until he lost count, and the man's eyes were still clear. The guy is off his rocker, Haney thought to himself, and looked away from those eyes. Eyes that were clear, but also bright with a strange intensity, a sort of cold fire burning behind them. Why hadn't he noticed it before? No, the man was not drunk He <t>wondered</t> how he got tied up with this stranger. But, of course, he remembered now.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=wonder%2:31:00:: | definition=have a wish or desire to know something | synonyms=inquire, enquire | examples=He wondered who had built this beautiful church
2. sense_key=wonder%2:32:01:: | definition=place in doubt or express doubtful speculation | synonyms=question | examples=I wonder whether this was the right thing to do; she wondered whether it would snow tonight
3. sense_key=wonder%2:32:12:: | definition=be amazed at | synonyms=marvel | examples=We marvelled at the child's linguistic abilities

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:
1.  **Analyze the target word and context:**
    *   Target lemma: `wonder`
    *   Target surface form: `wondered`
    *   Context snippet: "He <t>wondered</t> how he got tied up with this stranger."
    *   Narrative situation: Haney is observing a strange man. The man's eyes are intense, and he seems sober despite drinking a lot. Haney reflects on his connection to this person ("how he got tied up with this stranger").

2.  **Analyze the candidate senses:**

    *   **Sense 1:** `wonder%2:31:00::` | Definition: "have a wish or desire to know something" | Synonyms: "inquire, enquire" | Examples: "He wondered who had built this beautiful church".
        *   *Analysis:* This sense involves curiosity and a desire for information. The object is usually a factual gap ("who built this", "where he is", "how he got tied up"). In the context, Haney is thinking about the past event of meeting the stranger. He is asking himself a question to retrieve the memory or understand the situation.

    *   **Sense 2:** `wonder%2:32:01::` | Definition: "place in doubt or express doubtful speculation" | Synonyms: "question" | Examples: "I wonder whether this was the right thing to do", "she wondered whether it would snow tonight".
        *   *Analysis:* This sense involves speculation, uncertainty, or doubt about possibilities or outcomes. It often pairs with "whether" or "if". While Haney might be confused, the specific sentence structure "He wondered how he got tied up..." functions more as a query about a specific past event ("how did this happen?") rather than a doubt about the validity of a proposition. He isn't questioning *if* he got tied up; he is asking *how* it happened.

    *   **Sense 3:** `wonder%2:32:12::` | Definition: "be amazed at" | Synonyms: "marvel" | Examples: "We marvelled at the child's linguistic abilities".
        *   *Analysis:* This sense implies awe or astonishment. While Haney finds the man strange/intense, the sentence "He wondered how he got tied up..." is a cognitive process of trying to recall or understand a sequence of events, not an expression of amazement. He doesn't "marvel" at the fact; he questions the method/origin.

3.  **Compare Sense 1 and Sense 2 closely:**
    *   Sense 1 is about wanting to know facts/details. "He wondered how he got tied up..." -> He wanted to know the causal chain or the sequence of events.
    *   Sense 2 is about doubt/speculation. "I wonder whether..." is the classic construction.
    *   In the text, the character asks a specific question: "how he got tied up". This aligns with the example for Sense 1: "He wondered who had built this beautiful church". Both seek specific information (Who built it? How did I get here?). Sense 2 is more about ruminating on possibilities (Will it rain? Did I do right?).
    *   Therefore, Sense 1 is the best fit. It describes the mental act of asking a question to oneself to gain knowledge/understanding of a specific fact/event.

4.  **Final Decision:**
    *   The target sentence is "He wondered how he got tied up with this stranger."
    *   He is asking himself a question to find an answer (which follows immediately: "But, of course, he remembered now").
    *   This fits the definition "have a wish or desire to know something" and the example "He wondered who had built this beautiful church".

    Index 1 is the correct choice.

provider: Baidu


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

[User]
Target lemma: get
Target surface form: got
Context:
But his new-found buddy had matched him drink for drink until he lost count, and the man's eyes were still clear. The guy is off his rocker, Haney thought to himself, and looked away from those eyes. Eyes that were clear, but also bright with a strange intensity, a sort of cold fire burning behind them. Why hadn't he noticed it before? No, the man was not drunk He wondered how he <t>got</t> tied up with this stranger. But, of course, he remembered now.

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

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

reasoning_content:
The target word is "got" in the context: "He wondered how he got tied up with this stranger."

Let me analyze the context:
- "got tied up with" - this is a construction where "got" is followed by a past participle "tied up"
- The phrase "tied up with" means becoming involved/associated with someone
- Haney is wondering how he became involved/associated with this strange man
- The sense is about entering into a situation or state of being connected/involved with someone

Looking at the candidates:

1. "come into the possession of something concrete or abstract" - This is about acquiring things, not quite right.

2. "enter or assume a certain state or condition" - synonyms: become, go - This could work. "He got tied up with this stranger" = "He became tied up with this stranger" or "He became involved with this stranger."

3. "cause to move; cause to be in a certain position or condition" - synonyms: let, have - This is causative. Not quite right.

4. "receive a specified treatment (abstract)" - synonyms: receive, find, obtain, incur - Not quite right for this context.

5. "reach a destination" - Not relevant.

6. "go or come after and bring or take back" - Not relevant.

7. "go through (mental or physical states or experiences)" - synonyms: experience, receive, have - Not quite right.

The phrase "get tied up with" or "get involved with" is about entering into a state or condition of being connected/associated with someone. The construction "get + past participle" often indicates entering a state.

Let me look more carefully:
- "got tied up with" - this is a passive construction where "got" functions similarly to "became"
- The meaning is "How did he become involved with this stranger?"

Sense 2: "enter or assume a certain state or condition" with synonyms "become, go" seems most appropriate here. The examples given are "He became annoyed when he heard the bad news; It must be getting more serious" - these show entering a state or condition.

"Got tied up" = "became tied up" = entered the state of being tied up/involved with someone.

Actually, let me reconsider. Sense 3 says "cause to be in a certain position or condition" - but this is causative. In "he got tied up," the subject "he" is not causing something else to happen; rather, he is experiencing the state change himself.

Sense 2 seems correct: "enter or assume a certain state or condition" - he entered the state of being tied up with the stranger.

Let me double-check the synonyms for sense 2: "become, go" - yes, "he became tied up with" works perfectly.

So the answer is sense_index: 2.

provider: DigitalOcean


[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: stranger
Target surface form: stranger
Context:
But his new-found buddy had matched him drink for drink until he lost count, and the man's eyes were still clear. The guy is off his rocker, Haney thought to himself, and looked away from those eyes. Eyes that were clear, but also bright with a strange intensity, a sort of cold fire burning behind them. Why hadn't he noticed it before? No, the man was not drunk He wondered how he got tied up with this <t>stranger</t>. But, of course, he remembered now.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=stranger%1:18:00:: | definition=anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found | synonyms=alien, unknown
2. sense_key=stranger%1:18:01:: | definition=an individual that one is not acquainted with

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:
1.  **Analyze the Target**: The target word is "stranger". The surface form is "stranger". The context involves a character named Haney drinking with another man. He realizes the man isn't drunk and has intense eyes. He wonders how he got tied up with this "stranger".

2.  **Analyze the Context**:
    *   "But his new-found buddy had matched him drink for drink..." -> They are drinking together.
    *   "Haney thought to himself..." -> Haney is observing the other man.
    *   "He wondered how he got tied up with this stranger." -> This implies a lack of deep knowledge or acquaintance, but they are currently interacting ("new-found buddy", "matched him drink for drink").

3.  **Analyze the Candidate Senses**:
    *   Sense 1: "anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found" (synonyms: alien, unknown). This sense focuses on being an outsider or intruder in a specific environment. While Haney might feel the man is "alien" in behavior (not getting drunk), the core meaning of "stranger" here refers to their relationship status (lack of knowledge).
    *   Sense 2: "an individual that one is not acquainted with". This is the standard definition of a stranger—someone you don't know well or at all.

4.  **Evaluate Fit**:
    *   Haney refers to the man as a "new-found buddy" earlier. This suggests a recent interaction.
    *   He wonders how he got "tied up with" this person.
    *   He is wondering about the person's identity and motivations because he doesn't really *know* him. He is not acquainted with him beyond this drinking session.
    *   Sense 1 (alien/outsider) is usually used when someone is in a place where they don't belong (e.g., "a stranger in a strange land" or "a stranger in my house"). Here, they are in a bar (implied), and both are patrons. The man isn't necessarily out of place in the environment; Haney just doesn't know who he is.
    *   Sense 2 fits the "new-found" aspect perfectly. They are drinking partners, but Haney doesn't really know the man. Hence, he is a "stranger" in the sense of being unacquainted.

5.  **Conclusion**: Sense 2 is the correct choice. It captures the essence of a person one has met (perhaps briefly) but does not truly know.

6.  **Formulate Output**: The user wants a JSON object with the index.
    *   Sense 1 = Index 1
    *   Sense 2 = Index 2
    *   Correct choice: Index 2.


[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: remember
Target surface form: remembered
Context:
The guy is off his rocker, Haney thought to himself, and looked away from those eyes. Eyes that were clear, but also bright with a strange intensity, a sort of cold fire burning behind them. Why hadn't he noticed it before? No, the man was not drunk He wondered how he got tied up with this stranger. But, of course, he <t>remembered</t> now. It was blurred, after two hours of steady drinking, but the occasion of it came back to him.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=remember%2:31:00:: | definition=recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection | synonyms=retrieve, recall, call back, call up, recollect, think | examples=I can't remember saying any such thing; I can't think what her last name was
2. sense_key=remember%2:31:01:: | definition=keep in mind for attention or consideration | synonyms=think of | examples=Remember the Alamo; Remember to call your mother every day!
3. sense_key=remember%2:31:02:: | definition=recapture the past; indulge in memories | synonyms=think back | examples=he remembered how he used to pick flowers
4. sense_key=remember%2:40:00:: | definition=show appreciation to | examples=He remembered her in his will
5. sense_key=remember%2:32:07:: | definition=mention favorably, as in prayer | examples=remember me in your prayers
6. sense_key=remember%2:32:00:: | definition=mention as by way of greeting or to indicate friendship | synonyms=commend | examples=Remember me to your wife
7. sense_key=remember%2:31:08:: | definition=exercise, or have the power of, memory | examples=After the shelling, many people lost the ability to remember; some remember better than others
8. sense_key=remember%2:31:09:: | definition=call to remembrance; keep alive the memory of someone or something, as in a ceremony | synonyms=commemorate | examples=We remembered the 50th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz; Remember the dead of the First World War

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:
1.  **Analyze the context:**
    *   Target word: "remembered" (past tense of "remember").
    *   Sentence: "But, of course, he <t>remembered</t> now. It was blurred, after two hours of steady drinking, but the occasion of it came back to him."
    *   Context clues: The character (Haney) is trying to recall why he is with a stranger. He realizes he knows the reason ("But, of course, he remembered now"). The next sentence confirms this process: "the occasion of it came back to him."
    *   Action: Retrieving specific information/knowledge from the past about a specific event (how he met the stranger) into conscious awareness in the present.

2.  **Analyze the candidate senses:**

    *   **Sense 1:** `remember%2:31:00::` | definition="recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection" | synonyms=retrieve, recall, call back, call up, recollect, think | examples="I can't remember saying any such thing".
        *   *Analysis:* This fits perfectly. The context describes a realization, a recollection of a past event ("the occasion of it came back to him"). He is retrieving a memory. "Recall knowledge from memory" matches "the occasion... came back to him."

    *   **Sense 2:** `remember%2:31:01::` | definition="keep in mind for attention or consideration" | synonyms=think of | examples="Remember the Alamo".
        *   *Analysis:* This is about keeping something in mind for the future or as a motto/warning. Not applicable here. Haney is not trying to keep something in mind; he is retrieving a lost memory.

    *   **Sense 3:** `remember%2:31:02::` | definition="recapture the past; indulge in memories" | synonyms=think back | examples="he remembered how he used to pick flowers".
        *   *Analysis:* This implies a nostalgic review or a prolonged indulgence in the past. While Haney is recalling the past, the context is specific to recovering a piece of information (how he got tied up with the stranger) rather than "indulging" or "recapturing" the past in a nostalgic sense. The focus is on the *retrieval* of the fact, not the act of reminiscing. Sense 1 is closer to the immediate cognitive act described ("he remembered now").

    *   **Sense 4:** `remember%2:40:00::` | definition="show appreciation to" | examples="He remembered her in his will".
        *   *Analysis:* Not applicable. No gift or will involved.

    *   **Sense 5:** `remember%2:32:07::` | definition="mention favorably, as in prayer" | examples="remember me in your prayers".
        *   *Analysis:* Not applicable. Religious context not present.

    *   **Sense 6:** `remember%2:32:00::` | definition="mention as by way of greeting or to indicate friendship" | synonyms=commend | examples="Remember me to your wife".
        *   *Analysis:* Not applicable. Greeting context not present.

    *   **Sense 7:** `remember%2:31:08::` | definition="exercise, or have the power of, memory" | examples="After the shelling, many people lost the ability to remember".
        *   *Analysis:* This refers to the *capacity* or *faculty* of memory. The context shows the successful execution of that faculty for a specific item, not the general ability itself.

    *   **Sense 8:** `remember%2:31:09::` | definition="call to remembrance; keep alive the memory of someone or something, as in a ceremony" | synonyms=commemorate | examples="We remembered the 50th anniversary".
        *   *Analysis:* This is "commemorate". Not applicable.

3.  **Compare Sense 1 and Sense 3:**
    *   Sense 1 focuses on "recall knowledge... have a recollection". The text says "the occasion of it came back to him". This is a specific act of recall.
    *   Sense 3 focuses on "indulge in memories" or "think back". The example "he remembered how he used to pick flowers" suggests a narrative recounting or nostalgic looking back.
    *   In the text, the character suddenly realizes/recalls a specific fact ("how he got tied up with this stranger"). This fits the "recall knowledge" or "have a recollection" definition of Sense 1 better than the "indulge in memories" definition of Sense 3. The phrase "he remembered now" acts as a binary switch from ignorance to knowledge, characteristic of Sense 1 (retrieving knowledge).

4.  **Conclusion:** Sense 1 is the correct choice. It denotes the retrieval of specific information from memory.

5.  **Format output:** JSON object `{"sense_index": 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: hour
Target surface form: hours
Context:
Eyes that were clear, but also bright with a strange intensity, a sort of cold fire burning behind them. Why hadn't he noticed it before? No, the man was not drunk He wondered how he got tied up with this stranger. But, of course, he remembered now. It was blurred, after two <t>hours</t> of steady drinking, but the occasion of it came back to him. The stranger, his head seemingly sunk in thought, started to cross the street against the light just as a huge moving van roared through the intersection.

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}.

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the target word and context:**
    *   Target lemma: `hour`
    *   Target surface form: `hours`
    *   Context snippet: "It was blurred, after two <t>hours</t> of steady drinking, but the occasion of it came back to him."
    *   Meaning in context: The sentence refers to a duration of time spent drinking ("two hours of steady drinking"). It measures the elapsed time during which the drinking occurred.

2.  **Analyze the candidate senses:**
    *   **Sense 1:** `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"
        *   Analysis: This sense refers to a specific unit of time measurement (duration). The context mentions "two hours", which is a quantification of this unit. This fits perfectly with "two hours of steady drinking".
    *   **Sense 2:** `hour%1:28:01::`
        *   Definition: "clock time"
        *   Synonyms: "time of day"
        *   Examples: "the hour is getting late"
        *   Analysis: This sense refers to a specific point on a clock (e.g., "3 o'clock"). The context is about duration ("two hours of"), not a specific time of day.
    *   **Sense 3:** `hour%1:28:02::`
        *   Definition: "a special and memorable period"
        *   Examples: "it was their finest hour"
        *   Analysis: This is a metaphorical usage referring to a significant moment in history or life. The context is mundane (drinking duration), not special or memorable in the grand sense implied by the example.
    *   **Sense 4:** `hour%1:07:00::`
        *   Definition: "distance measured by the time taken to cover it"
        *   Synonyms: "minute"
        *   Examples: "we live an hour from the airport"
        *   Analysis: This sense measures spatial distance by time. The context measures duration of an activity, not distance.

3.  **Select the best sense:**
    *   The context describes a duration of time ("two hours").
    *   Sense 1 defines the standard unit of time duration.
    *   The example "the job will take more than an hour" parallels the usage "after two hours of... drinking".

4.  **Format the output:**
    *   The request asks for a JSON object `{"sense_index": X}`.
    *   The best match is Sense 1.

5.  **Final Check:**
    *   Context: "after two hours of steady drinking".
    *   Sense 1: "period of time equal to 1/24th of a day".
    *   Match: Yes.

provider: Parasail


[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: steady
Target surface form: steady
Context:
Eyes that were clear, but also bright with a strange intensity, a sort of cold fire burning behind them. Why hadn't he noticed it before? No, the man was not drunk He wondered how he got tied up with this stranger. But, of course, he remembered now. It was blurred, after two hours of <t>steady</t> drinking, but the occasion of it came back to him. The stranger, his head seemingly sunk in thought, started to cross the street against the light just as a huge moving van roared through the intersection.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=steady%3:00:00:: | definition=not subject to change or variation especially in behavior | examples=a steady beat; a steady job
2. sense_key=steady%5:00:00:stable:00 | definition=not liable to fluctuate or especially to fall | synonyms=firm, unfluctuating | examples=stocks are still firm
3. sense_key=steady%5:00:00:secure:03 | definition=securely in position; not shaky | examples=held the ladder steady
4. sense_key=steady%5:00:00:resolute:00 | definition=marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable | synonyms=firm, steadfast, stiff, unbendable, unfaltering, unshakable | examples=firm convictions; a firm mouth
5. sense_key=steady%5:00:00:frequent:00 | definition=relating to a person who does something regularly | synonyms=regular | examples=a regular customer; a steady drinker
6. sense_key=steady%5:00:00:unexcitable:00 | definition=not easily excited or upset | examples=steady nerves

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:
1.  **Analyze the target word and context:**
    *   Target lemma: `steady`
    *   Target surface form: `steady`
    *   Context phrase: "after two hours of steady drinking"
    *   The sentence describes a duration of an activity (drinking) that occurred continuously or regularly over a period of time (two hours).

2.  **Analyze the candidate senses:**
    *   **Sense 1 (steady%3:00:00::):** "not subject to change or variation especially in behavior".
        *   Examples: "a steady beat", "a steady job".
        *   Fit: This refers to consistency or lack of variation. While drinking steadily implies consistency, "steady drinking" usually implies frequency/continuousness rather than just "unchanging behavior".
    *   **Sense 2 (steady%5:00:00:stable:00):** "not liable to fluctuate or especially to fall".
        *   Synonyms: firm, unfluctuating.
        *   Examples: "stocks are still firm".
        *   Fit: This is about stability, often financial or physical. Not applicable to drinking.
    *   **Sense 3 (steady%5:00:00:secure:03):** "securely in position; not shaky".
        *   Examples: "held the ladder steady".
        *   Fit: Physical stability. Not applicable.
    *   **Sense 4 (steady%5:00:00:resolute:00):** "marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable".
        *   Synonyms: firm, steadfast.
        *   Examples: "firm convictions".
        *   Fit: Metaphorical stability/determination. Not applicable to "steady drinking".
    *   **Sense 5 (steady%5:00:00:frequent:00):** "relating to a person who does something regularly".
        *   Synonyms: regular.
        *   Examples: "a regular customer", "a steady drinker".
        *   Fit: The example "a steady drinker" is very close to "steady drinking". This sense relates to regularity or continuousness of an activity. "Steady drinking" means drinking continuously or consistently over a period.
    *   **Sense 6 (steady%5:00:00:unexcitable:00):** "not easily excited or upset".
        *   Examples: "steady nerves".
        *   Fit: Emotional stability. Not applicable.

3.  **Compare Sense 1 and Sense 5:**
    *   Sense 1 focuses on "not subject to change or variation". If we say "steady rain", it implies constant rain. "Steady drinking" implies constant drinking.
    *   Sense 5 focuses on "relating to a person who does something regularly" with the example "a steady drinker".
    *   In the phrase "two hours of steady drinking", the word "steady" modifies the gerund "drinking". It describes the manner in which the drinking occurred. It means the drinking was continuous, regular, and uninterrupted.
    *   WordNet (and standard dictionaries) often group "steady" in contexts like "steady rain" or "steady work" under Sense 1 (constant/unchanging).
    *   However, looking at Sense 5, the specific example "a steady drinker" is provided. This suggests Sense 5 captures the habit aspect.
    *   Let's look closer at Sense 5's definition: "relating to a person who does something regularly". The context is "steady drinking", not "a steady drinker" (a noun phrase referring to a person). The context describes the *action* of drinking being continuous.
    *   Let's look at Sense 1 again: "not subject to change or variation". This implies constancy. A "steady beat" is constant. "Steady drinking" implies a constant rate of drinking.
    *   Let's check the mapping.
    *   If the text said "he is a steady drinker" (he drinks habitually), Sense 5 is perfect.
    *   The text says "two hours of steady drinking". This describes the specific instance of drinking being continuous.
    *   Is "steady drinking" covered by Sense 5? Sense 5 defines an adjective modifying a noun indicating the *person* ("regular customer", "steady drinker"). The definition says "relating to a person...". Here, "steady" modifies "drinking" (the activity).
    *   Sense 1 definition: "not subject to change or variation". This fits "steady drinking" (continuous, unvarying pace).
    *   Let's check common usages.
        *   "Steady rain" -> Sense 1 (constant).
        *   "Steady pace" -> Sense 1 (constant).
        *   "Steady job" -> Sense 1 (permanent/constant).
    *   However, the phrase "steady drinker" is explicitly listed under Sense 5.
    *   Does "steady drinking" fall under Sense 5? Sense 5 defines "steady" as meaning "regular". "He is a steady drinker" = he drinks regularly.
    *   The context "after two hours of steady drinking" implies he was drinking continuously for two hours. This is "constant" or "uninterrupted" drinking.
    *   Sense 1 implies constancy/continuity. Sense 5 implies regularity/habituality (frequency over days/weeks).
    *   "Two hours of steady drinking" refers to the continuity of the action *during* that specific event.
    *   Therefore, Sense 1 (not subject to change/variation -> constant/continuous) seems more appropriate for the *manner* of the action in a single timeframe than Sense 5 (habitual/regularity).
    *   Wait, let me re-read Sense 1. "not subject to change or variation especially in behavior". Example: "a steady beat".
    *   Let's re-read Sense 5. "relating to a person who does something regularly". Example: "a steady drinker".
    *   The phrase "steady drinking" is semantically very close to "steady drinker". If someone is a "steady drinker", they drink steadily.
    *   However, the context is specific: "two hours of steady drinking". It describes the activity's intensity and continuity.
    *   WordNet 3.0 sense inventory:
        *   `steady%3:00:00::` is "not subject to change or variation".
        *   `steady%5:00:00:frequent:00` is "relating to a person who does something regularly".
    *   If I say "steady progress", it's Sense 1. "Steady decline", Sense 1. "Steady rain", Sense 1.
    *   "Steady drinking" in this context implies a constant flow of alcohol, not just the habit of being a drinker. It explains why things were "blurred".
    *   Sense 1 captures "constant/continuous". Sense 5 captures "regular/habitual".
    *   The text says "two hours of steady drinking". This implies continuous drinking over that two-hour period.
    *   Therefore, Sense 1 is the better fit for "continuous/constant".
    *   Let's verify if Sense 5 can apply to the action itself. The definition restricts it to "relating to a person". "Steady drinking" is the action.
    *   Thus, Sense 1 is the logical choice.
    *   Let me double check the provided examples for Sense 1. "A steady beat". A beat is an action/event. "A steady job". A job is a state.
    *   Context: "two hours of steady drinking".
    *   Meaning: continuous, constant drinking.
    *   Sense 1 definition: "not subject to change or variation".
    *   Sense 1 fits "constant/continuous".

    *   Alternative view: Could "steady drinking" mean "regular drinking"? "Two hours of regular drinking"? No, it implies the *manner* during those two hours. He didn't stop. It was a steady stream.
    *   Sense 1 covers the adverbial sense of "steadily" (doing something in a steady manner).
    *   I will choose Sense 1.

    *   Wait, let me look at Sense 5 again. "relating to a person who does something regularly". The example is "a steady drinker".
    *   If the text was "He is a steady drinker", it would be Sense 5.
    *   The text is "two hours of steady drinking".
    *   "Steady" modifies "drinking".
    *   Does it mean "regular drinking"? No, it means "continuous drinking".
    *   Sense 1 covers "constant".
    *   Therefore, Sense 1.

    *   Let's check if there is a "constant/continuous" sense distinct from Sense 1.
    *   WordNet often lumps "constant/continuous" under Sense 1 (not subject to change/variation).
    *   Example: "steady rain" (Sense 1).
    *   Therefore, "steady drinking" (continuous) falls under Sense 1.

    *   Let me reconsider Sense 5 just in case there's an overlap in "steady drinker" vs "steady drinking".
    *   If someone says "steady drinking", they might imply the *habit* (Sense 5) or the *continuity of the act* (Sense 1).
    *   "After two hours of steady drinking..." -> continuity is emphasized by the time duration. It explains the blurred memory. It implies he drank continuously for two hours.
    *   Sense 1 fits "continuous/uninterrupted".

    Decision: Sense 1.

    Wait, let me check if there is another sense.
    Sense 1: not subject to change or variation.
    Does "steady drinking" mean the drinking didn't change? It means it didn't stop or slow down. Yes.

    Let's look at Sense 2: "not liable to fluctuate". Usually for prices/stocks.
    Sense 3: "securely in position". Physical.
    Sense 4: "resolute". Mental state.
    Sense 6: "unexcitable". Personality.

    It's definitely between 1 and 5.
    Sense 5 definition: "relating to a person who does something regularly".
    Modifies a person.
    Context: Modifies "drinking" (action).
    Sense 1 definition: "not subject to change or variation".
    Modifies "beat" (action sound), "job" (state).
    "Steady drinking" is an action that is not subject to variation (constant).
    Therefore Sense 1 is the correct syntactic and semantic match. Sense 5 requires the target to modify a person (noun agent).

    Final check:
    Target: steady
    Context: "two hours of steady drinking"
    Meaning: continuous, uninterrupted.
    Sense 1: "not subject to change or variation" (e.g. a steady beat).
    Match: Yes.

    Result: 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: drinking
Target surface form: drinking
Context:
Eyes that were clear, but also bright with a strange intensity, a sort of cold fire burning behind them. Why hadn't he noticed it before? No, the man was not drunk He wondered how he got tied up with this stranger. But, of course, he remembered now. It was blurred, after two hours of steady <t>drinking</t>, but the occasion of it came back to him. The stranger, his head seemingly sunk in thought, started to cross the street against the light just as a huge moving van roared through the intersection.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=drinking%1:04:00:: | definition=the act of consuming liquids | synonyms=imbibing, imbibition
2. sense_key=drinking%1:04:01:: | definition=the act of drinking alcoholic beverages to excess | synonyms=drink, boozing, drunkenness, crapulence | examples=drink was his downfall

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:
1.  **Analyze the target word:** The lemma is "drinking". The surface form is "drinking".
2.  **Analyze the context:**
    *   The sentence is: "It was blurred, after two hours of steady drinking, but the occasion of it came back to him."
    *   Preceding context: "No, the man was not drunk... He wondered how he got tied up with this stranger."
    *   Key clues: "blurred", "two hours of steady drinking", "No, the man was not drunk" (implies the potential for drunkenness or alcohol consumption). The protagonist is recalling events that are "blurred" due to this activity.
3.  **Analyze the candidate senses:**
    *   Sense 1: "the act of consuming liquids" (General consumption). Synonyms: imbibing, imbibition.
    *   Sense 2: "the act of drinking alcoholic beverages to excess" (Specific to alcohol and often implies heavy consumption). Synonyms: drink, boozing, drunkenness, crapulence. Example: "drink was his downfall".
4.  **Evaluate Sense 1:** "the act of consuming liquids." While technically true that the character was consuming liquids, the context strongly implies alcohol. "Blurred" memory, "two hours of steady [activity]", and the mention of "drunk" immediately before suggests an alcoholic context. However, is it just consuming liquids? No, it's specific.
5.  **Evaluate Sense 2:** "the act of drinking alcoholic beverages to excess."
    *   Does the context fit? Yes. "Two hours of steady drinking" leading to blurred memory. The text mentions "No, the man was not drunk", which sets up a contrast regarding the state of the *other* man, but the narrator's memory is blurred due to the "steady drinking".
    *   The synonyms "boozing" fit well with "steady drinking" over two hours causing a blur.
    *   Is it "to excess"? The text says the memory was "blurred", which usually implies excess or at least significant consumption. The definition includes "to excess". "Steady drinking" for two hours causing a blur fits the semantic profile of this sense better than the generic Sense 1.
    *   Sense 1 is the hypernym. Sense 2 is the hyponym specific to alcohol/overindulgence. In WSD, if a specific sense exists and fits the context (alcohol, blurriness, association with being drunk), it is preferred over the general sense.
    *   The phrase "steady drinking" causing a blur is the key. This isn't drinking water or tea. It's alcohol. Sense 2 explicitly mentions "alcoholic beverages".
    *   Is it "to excess"? The blurring suggests it was significant. Even if the character wasn't completely wasted, "steady drinking" for two hours usually falls under the colloquial definition of Sense 2 in WordNet (often associated with "drink" as a noun meaning alcohol).
    *   Let's check the example for Sense 2: "drink was his downfall". This fits the theme.
    *   Let's check the definition of Sense 1 again. "consuming liquids". If someone drinks water for two hours, we don't usually describe it as "two hours of steady drinking" leading to blurred memory. The consequences (blurred memory) define the type of drinking.
    *   Therefore, Sense 2 is the correct choice.

6.  **Final Decision:** The context explicitly links "drinking" to "blurred" memories and the concept of being "drunk". This points directly to the consumption of alcohol, specifically Sense 2.

7.  **Format Output:** JSON object with "sense_index". Sense 2 corresponds to index 2.


[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: stranger
Target surface form: stranger
Context:
Why hadn't he noticed it before? No, the man was not drunk He wondered how he got tied up with this stranger. But, of course, he remembered now. It was blurred, after two hours of steady drinking, but the occasion of it came back to him. The <t>stranger</t>, his head seemingly sunk in thought, started to cross the street against the light just as a huge moving van roared through the intersection. Brakes howled and a horn blared furiously, but the man would have been hit if Phil hadn't called out to him a second before.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=stranger%1:18:00:: | definition=anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found | synonyms=alien, unknown
2. sense_key=stranger%1:18:01:: | definition=an individual that one is not acquainted with

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:
1.  **Analyze the Request:**
    *   Task: Fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation (WSD).
    *   Target lemma: stranger.
    *   Context: A narrative about a character ("he"/"Phil") observing a man he doesn't know well, whom he encountered while drinking. The man is referred to as "this stranger".
    *   Candidate senses:
        *   Sense 1: Anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found (synonyms: alien, unknown).
        *   Sense 2: An individual that one is not acquainted with.

2.  **Analyze the Context:**
    *   The protagonist ("he") wonders how he got tied up with "this stranger".
    *   The protagonist remembers meeting him after "two hours of steady drinking".
    *   The context implies a personal interaction or encounter between two people where one is not known to the other.
    *   The stranger is crossing the street, almost gets hit by a van, and Phil saves him.
    *   The crucial aspect is the relationship (or lack thereof) between the protagonist and the other man. They are not friends, family, or colleagues; they just met (or the protagonist doesn't recall meeting him well). The core definition is "not acquainted".

3.  **Analyze Sense 1:**
    *   Definition: "anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found".
    *   Synonyms: "alien, unknown".
    *   Connotation: Often implies being out of place, foreign, or intruding on a specific environment (e.g., "a stranger in a strange land", "a stranger to these parts").
    *   Fit: While the man is a stranger to the protagonist, the text doesn't emphasize him being out of place in the *environment* (the street/city) or being an alien/outsider in a sociological sense. He is just a random guy on the street.

4.  **Analyze Sense 2:**
    *   Definition: "an individual that one is not acquainted with".
    *   Synonyms: (Usually "stranger" is the primary word here, synonyms often include "unknown" but specifically regarding personal relationship).
    *   Fit: This fits perfectly. The protagonist wonders how he got tied up with this person because he doesn't know him. The narrative focuses on the lack of prior relationship or acquaintance.

5.  **Compare and Decide:**
    *   Sense 1 focuses on environmental belonging (outsider/alien).
    *   Sense 2 focuses on personal acquaintance.
    *   The context describes a scenario where one person encounters another person they do not know ("wondered how he got tied up with this stranger", "two hours of steady drinking" implying a random encounter).
    *   Therefore, Sense 2 is the correct choice.

6.  **Format Output:**
    *   JSON object: `{"sense_index": 2}`.