[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: night
Target surface form: night
Context:
Additionally, their huge success from the sidelines, with 16 three pointers scored, had a lot to do with the final triumph. The game started out in favor of the Azulgranas, who put themselves ahead on the scoreboard from the start. As Vitora's first four baskets were from the perimeter, the speculation was already that they had jumped into the Israeli net with hot wrists. English and Teletovic were the main scorers of the 18-20 at the end of the first period. The second quarter was more of the same, but the Alavan team opted for the inside game of Barac and the work of Eliyahu, who was greeted with whistles and applause at his return home, to continue increasing their lead by half-time (34-43). Teletovic had already begun to stand out as the best on his team with 13 points, even though Splitter's "six fewer" points already signaled that it wasn't going to be the best <t>night</t> for the Brazilian. But the game, despite being headed for halftime, was not more decidedand the Maccabees tried to remind the Vitorians that not just anybody wins on their court, and with the 'hand of Elias' putting the pressure on, they managed to get involved in the game.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=night%1:28:00:: | definition=the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside | synonyms=nighttime, dark
2. sense_key=night%1:28:01:: | definition=a period of ignorance or backwardness or gloom
3. sense_key=night%1:28:04:: | definition=the period spent sleeping | examples=I had a restless night
4. sense_key=night%1:28:02:: | definition=the dark part of the diurnal cycle considered a time unit | examples=three nights later he collapsed
5. sense_key=night%1:26:00:: | definition=darkness | examples=it vanished into the night
6. sense_key=night%1:28:05:: | definition=a shortening of nightfall | examples=they worked from morning to night
7. sense_key=night%1:28:03:: | definition=the time between sunset and midnight | examples=he watched television every night
8. sense_key=night%1:18:00:: | definition=Roman goddess of night; daughter of Erebus; counterpart of Greek Nyx | synonyms=Nox

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 text describes a basketball game between two teams (Azulgranes/Vitoria vs. Maccabees).
    *   The specific sentence containing the target word is: "Teletovic had already begun to stand out as the best on his team with 13 points, even though Splitter's 'six fewer' points already signaled that it wasn't going to be the best <t>night</t> for the Brazilian."
    *   "Splitter" refers to a player (Tiago Splitter).
    *   The phrase "best night" refers to his performance during the game. In sports contexts, "night" is often used metonymically to refer to the event (the game) or the period of performance during that specific evening.

2.  **Analyze the Candidate Senses:**

    *   **Sense 1:** `night%1:28:00::` | definition=the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside. (General time of day). This is the literal definition of night.
    *   **Sense 2:** `night%1:28:01::` | definition=a period of ignorance or backwardness or gloom. (Metaphorical). Not applicable here.
    *   **Sense 3:** `night%1:28:04::` | definition=the period spent sleeping. Not applicable; he is playing basketball.
    *   **Sense 4:** `night%1:28:02::` | definition=the dark part of the diurnal cycle considered a time unit. (e.g., "three nights later"). This refers to time duration/counting, not a specific instance of performance.
    *   **Sense 5:** `night%1:26:00::` | definition=darkness. Not applicable.
    *   **Sense 6:** `night%1:28:05::` | definition=a shortening of nightfall. Not applicable.
    *   **Sense 7:** `night%1:28:03::` | definition=the time between sunset and midnight. (e.g., "he watched television every night"). This is very similar to Sense 1 but often implies the standard evening period for activities.
    *   **Sense 8:** `night%1:18:00::` | definition=Roman goddess of night. Not applicable.

3.  **Disambiguation Strategy:**
    *   The phrase "it wasn't going to be the best night for the Brazilian" refers to the specific occasion of the game.
    *   In sports journalism, "night" often means the specific game or event occurring in the evening.
    *   WordNet doesn't have a specific sense for "a specific performance or event occurring at night" (like "opening night" or a specific game).
    *   Therefore, we must map this usage to the closest available schematic sense.
    *   Sense 1 defines night as the time after sunset. The game happens at night.
    *   Sense 7 defines night as the time between sunset and midnight. Games happen in this window.
    *   Sense 4 defines night as a time unit.
    *   Which is the best fit? The sentence says "it wasn't going to be the best night". This treats "night" as a specific instance of the time period where an event (the game) happens.
    *   Often, when we say "have a good night" or "a bad night" in the context of an evening activity, it refers to the *period* of the evening.
    *   Comparing Sense 1 and Sense 7:
        *   Sense 1 is the general definition (darkness/sunset to sunrise).
        *   Sense 7 is "the time between sunset and midnight" (examples: "watched television every night"). This sense captures the *period of the evening* when people are active (watching TV, playing sports). Sense 1 emphasizes darkness. Sense 7 emphasizes the evening period for routine/activity.
        *   The phrase "best night" implies the experience of that specific evening period.
    *   However, WordNet sense inventories are tricky. Let's look at Sense 1 again. "The time after sunset...". If I say "I had a bad night" (meaning the evening event was bad), does it map to Sense 1?
    *   Let's look at Sense 4: "the dark part of the diurnal cycle considered a time unit". Example: "three nights later". This is for counting.
    *   Let's look at the gloss of Sense 1 again. It's the most generic "night".
    *   Usually, for "opening night" or "game night" where "night" refers to the specific event/occasion, lexicographers often map it to the general time sense (Sense 1) because the "event" sense isn't explicitly listed in standard WordNet (unlike "day" which can mean "a specific day").
    *   Wait, let me check if there is a specific sense for "a specific performance". In WordNet 3.0 or similar, "night" doesn't have a sense "an event taking place at night".
    *   Let's re-evaluate Sense 3: "the period spent sleeping". Example: "I had a restless night". The context here is performance. "It wasn't going to be the best night". This implies the time he spent playing. It is *not* the sleeping sense.
    *   Let's go back to Sense 1 vs Sense 7.
        *   Sense 1: General dark time.
        *   Sense 7: Time between sunset and midnight (often associated with evening activities/entertainment). The example "he watched television every night" aligns with the concept of doing something during the night.
    *   However, Sense 1 is the primary hypernym/sense. Usually, specific "occasion" usages ("date night", "game night") default to the general time sense if no specific 'event' sense exists.
    *   Let's consider the idiom "not his night". This means things are going poorly for him during this specific game/evening.
    *   Let's check the definitions against the corpus usage.
    *   Sense 1 ("time after sunset...") is the broad category.
    *   Sense 7 ("time between sunset and midnight") is a narrower window.
    *   A basketball game usually takes place in the evening (Sense 7 timeframe).
    *   However, in many WSD systems, Sense 1 is the default for "night" when referring to the evening period in general. Sense 7 is specifically defined by the "sunset to midnight" constraint (which fits, but is it distinct enough?).
    *   Let's look at the synonyms. Sense 1: nighttime, dark. Sense 7: None listed here, but usually implies 'evening'.
    *   Let's look at the example for Sense 7: "watched television every night". This is a habitual action.
    *   The context sentence: "signaled that it wasn't going to be the best night". This treats "night" as a countable noun referring to a specific instance.
    *   Sense 1 is usually uncountable or refers to the phenomenon. Sense 7 can be countable ("every night").
    *   Actually, checking standard WordNet (3.0), Sense 1 is usually the "time after sunset...". Sense 2 in WordNet 3.0 is often "a shortening of nightfall". Sense 3 is "the period spent sleeping". Sense 4 is "darkness".
    *   Wait, the provided list has specific indexes.
        *   Index 1: time after sunset... (Generic).
        *   Index 7: time between sunset and midnight (Evening).
    *   The phrase "not his night" refers to the specific *period* of the game.
    *   Let's compare Sense 1 and Sense 7 in the provided list.
    *   Sense 7 example: "watched television every night". This shows "night" used as a time slot for activity.
    *   Sense 1 definition: "time after sunset...".
    *   Context: "not the best night".
    *   Is "night" here referring to the darkness (Sense 1/5)? No.
    *   Is it referring to the time unit (Sense 4)? No.
    *   Is it referring to the *period* of activity? Yes.
    *   Sense 7 seems to capture the "evening slot" aspect well. However, Sense 1 is the superordinate term.
    *   In fine-grained WSD, if a game happens at 9 PM, it is night (Sense 1). If it implies the specific "evening social/activity time", Sense 7 is often the target. But "not his night" is an idiom indicating bad luck/performance during that specific time.
    *   Let's look closer at Sense 1. It is the most common sense. It covers the whole period.
    *   Let's look at Sense 7. It restricts it to pre-midnight. Basketball games usually end near or after midnight depending on the region, but start in the evening.
    *   However, Sense 1 is the safest bet for the *concept* of the night in which the event takes place when no "event" sense exists. "Not his night" = "Not his period of time (tonight)".
    *   Let's try to find a reason to reject Sense 1. Is there a better fit? Sense 7 implies a specific part of the night. Is a game strictly pre-midnight? Often. But the idiom "not his night" doesn't strictly depend on the sunset-midnight constraint. It just means "tonight".
    *   "Tonight" usually maps to Sense 1 (the night of today).
    *   Let's look at the example for Sense 1 in the prompt? It has no example listed in the prompt text provided, but I know the definition.
    *   Let's look at the example for Sense 7: "he watched television every night".
    *   The usage "it wasn't going to be the best night" parallels "I had a bad night" (Sense 3 - sleeping?) No, he's playing ball.
    *   It parallels "open night" / "amateur night".
    *   In many WSD datasets (like SemCor), "night" used for "this evening" often falls under the first sense (the general time).
    *   Sense 1: "the time after sunset...".
    *   Sense 7: "the time between sunset and midnight".
    *   While Sense 7 fits the "evening activity" vibe, Sense 1 is the general definition of the word. Without evidence that the game *must* be interpreted strictly as "pre-midnight" vs "darkness", the general sense (Sense 1) is usually the correct choice for "this specific evening/night" unless it's specifically about the *darkness* (Sense 5) or *sleep* (Sense 3).
    *   However, Sense 7's gloss "time between sunset and midnight" is often used for "the evening".
    *   Let's reconsider Sense 1. Is "not his night" equivalent to "not his darkness"? No.
    *   Is it equivalent to "not his time after sunset"? Yes.
    *   Is Sense 7 a distinct hyponym? Yes. Is the game strictly a Sense 7 event? A "night" of basketball implies the evening.
    *   Let's check the examples of Sense 1 (from standard WN): "the night was calm", "he worked at night". These are generic.
    *   Let's check the examples of Sense 7 (from standard WN): "it was his custom to read until well into the night". Note: My prompt has a specific set of senses. The prompt says Sense 7 definition is "the time between sunset and midnight".
    *   The text mentions "halftime", "period", "final triumph". It's a match report. The match is at night.
    *   "Best night" refers to the instance of this time period.
    *   If I look at the definition of Sense 1, it is the main sense. Usually, Sense 1 is the go-to for "the night of the game".
    *   Let's look at the nuances.
        *   Sense 1: Time after sunset (darkness emphasized in gloss). Synonyms: nighttime, dark.
        *   Sense 7: Time sunset to midnight (evening emphasized). Example: watched TV.
    *   Often, the distinction in WordNet is between "Night vs Day" (Sense 1) and "Evening/Social time" (Sense 7).
    *   However, "best night" is a specific instance usage. The closest match in usage is often the general time period (Sense 1). Why? Because if the game went into overtime and finished at 1 AM, Sense 7 (sunset to midnight) would technically exclude it, whereas Sense 1 (sunset to sunrise) would include it. Since we don't know the exact end time, and "night" in sports covers the whole event, Sense 1 is safer and more general.
    *   Furthermore, the phrase "not his night" is idiomatic. It means he performed poorly during this night. "Night" here is the temporal container.
    *   Therefore, Sense 1 is the appropriate selection. It denotes the time during which the game took place.

    Let's double check Sense 3 ("period spent sleeping").
    The definition is "the period spent sleeping".
    Example: "I had a restless night".
    Context: "not the best night for the Brazilian".
    Could it be Sense 3? No, because he is playing basketball. He is not sleeping. The text is about his performance stats (points scored). It's definitely not about sleep.

    Let's double check Sense 6 ("shortening of nightfall").
    Definition: a shortening of nightfall. Example: "they worked from morning to night".
    This refers to the point in time (nightfall) or the duration span. "Not the best night" doesn't fit the "nightfall" meaning.

    Let's double check Sense 4 ("time unit").
    Example: "three nights later".
    This is for counting nights. Not applicable.

    So it comes down to Sense 1 vs Sense 7.
    Sense 1: The general time (darkness/sunset to sunrise).
    Sense 7: Evening time (sunset to midnight).
    Usually, in WSD tasks involving WordNet, the primary sense (Sense 1) is chosen for "night" when referring to the time of an event, unless there is a specific reason to use the narrower sense (e.g., contrasting evening vs late night). Here, there is no such contrast. The game is simply "at night".
    Sense 1 is the default sense for the time period.

    Let's confirm Sense 1.
    Target: "it wasn't going to be the best night".
    Gloss: "the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside".
    The game occurs during this time. The player's performance occurs during this time.
    The "best night" refers to the quality of the period of time.
    This maps to Sense 1.

    Let's check if there is an "event" sense.
    WordNet 3.1 doesn't seem to have a separate sense for "a night game" or "an evening of performance".
    Therefore, we use the temporal sense.
    Sense 1 is the core temporal sense.

    Decision: Sense 1.

provider: Parasail


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: game
Target surface form: game
Context:
The game started out in favor of the Azulgranas, who put themselves ahead on the scoreboard from the start. As Vitora's first four baskets were from the perimeter, the speculation was already that they had jumped into the Israeli net with hot wrists. English and Teletovic were the main scorers of the 18-20 at the end of the first period. The second quarter was more of the same, but the Alavan team opted for the inside game of Barac and the work of Eliyahu, who was greeted with whistles and applause at his return home, to continue increasing their lead by half-time (34-43). Teletovic had already begun to stand out as the best on his team with 13 points, even though Splitter's "six fewer" points already signaled that it wasn't going to be the best night for the Brazilian. But the <t>game</t>, despite being headed for halftime, was not more decidedand the Maccabees tried to remind the Vitorians that not just anybody wins on their court, and with the 'hand of Elias' putting the pressure on, they managed to get involved in the game. Eidson and Pnini played a decisive role in the "yellows'" return to the light.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=game%1:04:00:: | definition=a contest with rules to determine a winner | examples=you need four people to play this game
2. sense_key=game%1:04:03:: | definition=a single play of a sport or other contest | examples=the game lasted two hours
3. sense_key=game%1:04:01:: | definition=an amusement or pastime | examples=they played word games; he thought of his painting as a game that filled his empty time
4. sense_key=game%1:05:00:: | definition=animal hunted for food or sport
5. sense_key=game%1:28:00:: | definition=(tennis) a division of play during which one player serves
6. sense_key=game%1:23:00:: | definition=(games) the score at a particular point or the score needed to win | examples=the game is 6 all; he is serving for the game
7. sense_key=game%1:13:00:: | definition=the flesh of wild animals that is used for food
8. sense_key=game%1:09:00:: | definition=a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal) | synonyms=plot, secret plan | examples=they concocted a plot to discredit the governor; I saw through his little game from the start
9. sense_key=game%1:06:00:: | definition=the game equipment needed in order to play a particular game | examples=the child received several games for his birthday
10. sense_key=game%1:04:02:: | definition=your occupation or line of work | synonyms=biz | examples=he's in the plumbing game; she's in show biz
11. sense_key=game%1:04:04:: | definition=frivolous or trifling behavior | examples=for actors, memorizing lines is no game; for him, life is all fun and games

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:
1.  **Analyze the Context:** The text describes a sports match, specifically a basketball game. It mentions "Azulgranas", "Vitora", "Maccabees", "scoreboard", "baskets", "first period", "second quarter", "halftime", "points". The target sentence is "But the game, despite being headed for halftime, was not more decided..." The text refers to a specific instance of a sporting contest between two teams.

2.  **Analyze the Candidate Senses:**
    *   1. `game%1:04:00::`: "a contest with rules to determine a winner". This is the general concept of a game (like basketball, chess, etc.). It usually refers to the *type* of activity or the concept of the contest.
    *   2. `game%1:04:03::`: "a single play of a sport or other contest". This refers to a specific instance/occurrence of the contest (e.g., "the game last night").
    *   3. `game%1:04:01::`: "an amusement or pastime". Too broad, implies leisure rather than competitive sport in this specific context (though related).
    *   4. `game%1:05:00::`: "animal hunted...". Irrelevant.
    *   5. `game%1:28:00::`: "(tennis) a division of play...". Irrelevant (it's basketball).
    *   6. `game%1:23:00::`: "the score at a particular point...". The context doesn't use "game" to mean the score itself (like "the game is 2-0"). It refers to the event.
    *   7. `game%1:13:00::`: "flesh of wild animals". Irrelevant.
    *   8. `game%1:09:00::`: "secret scheme...". Irrelevant.
    *   9. `game%1:06:00::`: "game equipment". Irrelevant.
    *   10. `game%1:04:02::`: "occupation". Irrelevant.
    *   11. `game%1:04:04::`: "frivolous behavior". Irrelevant.

3.  **Distinguish between Sense 1 and Sense 2:**
    *   Sense 1 (`game%1:04:00::`) is the "kind" or "type" of game. Example: "You need four people to play this game." (referring to the game *type*).
    *   Sense 2 (`game%1:04:03::`) is a specific "instance" or "occurrence". Example: "The game lasted two hours."

    *   Context Check: "But the **game**, despite being headed for halftime, was not more decided..."
    *   Is it referring to the abstract concept of basketball? No. It is referring to this specific match taking place at that moment. It has a duration ("headed for halftime"), it has participants (Azulgranes vs Vitora/Maccabees), and a specific score.
    *   Therefore, it fits the "single play of a sport" definition better than the abstract "contest with rules" definition, although they are very close. The example provided for Sense 2 ("The game lasted two hours") aligns perfectly with the usage here ("But the game... was not more decided"). We are talking about *an event*.

4.  **Conclusion:** Sense 2 is the best fit because it refers to a specific instance of a sporting contest, rather than the general concept of the game itself.

5.  **Format Output:** The user requested a JSON object with "sense_index". The sense is the second one in the list provided.
    *   Index 1: game%1:04:00::
    *   Index 2: game%1:04:03::

    The target word refers to the specific event (the match).

    Result: {"sense_index": 2}

format: unknown

native_finish_reason: stop

provider: Together

currency: USD


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

[User]
Target lemma: pressure
Target surface form: pressure
Context:
The game started out in favor of the Azulgranas, who put themselves ahead on the scoreboard from the start. As Vitora's first four baskets were from the perimeter, the speculation was already that they had jumped into the Israeli net with hot wrists. English and Teletovic were the main scorers of the 18-20 at the end of the first period. The second quarter was more of the same, but the Alavan team opted for the inside game of Barac and the work of Eliyahu, who was greeted with whistles and applause at his return home, to continue increasing their lead by half-time (34-43). Teletovic had already begun to stand out as the best on his team with 13 points, even though Splitter's "six fewer" points already signaled that it wasn't going to be the best night for the Brazilian. But the game, despite being headed for halftime, was not more decidedand the Maccabees tried to remind the Vitorians that not just anybody wins on their court, and with the 'hand of Elias' putting the <t>pressure</t> on, they managed to get involved in the game. Eidson and Pnini played a decisive role in the "yellows'" return to the light.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=pressure%1:19:00:: | definition=the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit) | synonyms=pressure level, force per unit area | examples=the compressed gas exerts an increased pressure
2. sense_key=pressure%1:07:00:: | definition=a force that compels | examples=the public brought pressure to bear on the government
3. sense_key=pressure%1:04:00:: | definition=the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure | synonyms=press, pressing | examples=he gave the button a press; he used pressure to stop the bleeding
4. sense_key=pressure%1:26:00:: | definition=the state of demanding notice or attention | synonyms=imperativeness, insistence, insistency, press | examples=the insistence of their hunger; the press of business matters
5. sense_key=pressure%1:09:00:: | definition=the somatic sensation that results from applying force to an area of skin | synonyms=pressure sensation | examples=the sensitivity of his skin to pressure and temperature was normal
6. sense_key=pressure%1:26:01:: | definition=an oppressive condition of physical or mental or social or economic distress
7. sense_key=pressure%1:19:01:: | definition=the pressure exerted by the atmosphere | synonyms=atmospheric pressure, air pressure

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 "pressure" in the context: "with the 'hand of Elias' putting the pressure on, they managed to get involved in the game."

This is clearly a sports context (basketball game). Let me analyze the meaning:

The phrase "putting the pressure on" in a sports context means applying psychological or competitive pressure - forcing the opponent to perform under stress, making it harder for them to succeed. This is not physical pressure (like force per unit area), not atmospheric pressure, not the sensation of touch, not the act of pressing a button.

It's closest to sense 2 (a force that compels) or sense 6 (an oppressive condition of physical or mental or social or economic distress).

In sports, "pressure" refers to the psychological/competitive stress applied to opponents - making them feel they need to perform well or they'll lose. This is a metaphorical use of pressure as a compelling force or a condition of distress.

Sense 2: "a force that compels" - this fits well. The example "the public brought pressure to bear on the government" shows it's used for figurative/psychological pressure, not just physical.

Sense 6: "an oppressive condition of physical or mental or social or economic distress" - this also could fit as psychological distress in a competitive context.

However, sense 2 seems more appropriate because:
- The context shows active application of pressure ("putting the pressure on")
- Sense 2's definition "a force that compels" captures the competitive/psychological force being applied
- The example shows it's used for social/psychological pressure

The phrase "putting the pressure on" is a common idiom meaning to apply psychological or competitive force on someone.

I'll go with sense 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: game
Target surface form: game
Context:
The game started out in favor of the Azulgranas, who put themselves ahead on the scoreboard from the start. As Vitora's first four baskets were from the perimeter, the speculation was already that they had jumped into the Israeli net with hot wrists. English and Teletovic were the main scorers of the 18-20 at the end of the first period. The second quarter was more of the same, but the Alavan team opted for the inside game of Barac and the work of Eliyahu, who was greeted with whistles and applause at his return home, to continue increasing their lead by half-time (34-43). Teletovic had already begun to stand out as the best on his team with 13 points, even though Splitter's "six fewer" points already signaled that it wasn't going to be the best night for the Brazilian. But the game, despite being headed for halftime, was not more decidedand the Maccabees tried to remind the Vitorians that not just anybody wins on their court, and with the 'hand of Elias' putting the pressure on, they managed to get involved in the <t>game</t>. Eidson and Pnini played a decisive role in the "yellows'" return to the light.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=game%1:04:00:: | definition=a contest with rules to determine a winner | examples=you need four people to play this game
2. sense_key=game%1:04:03:: | definition=a single play of a sport or other contest | examples=the game lasted two hours
3. sense_key=game%1:04:01:: | definition=an amusement or pastime | examples=they played word games; he thought of his painting as a game that filled his empty time
4. sense_key=game%1:05:00:: | definition=animal hunted for food or sport
5. sense_key=game%1:28:00:: | definition=(tennis) a division of play during which one player serves
6. sense_key=game%1:23:00:: | definition=(games) the score at a particular point or the score needed to win | examples=the game is 6 all; he is serving for the game
7. sense_key=game%1:13:00:: | definition=the flesh of wild animals that is used for food
8. sense_key=game%1:09:00:: | definition=a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal) | synonyms=plot, secret plan | examples=they concocted a plot to discredit the governor; I saw through his little game from the start
9. sense_key=game%1:06:00:: | definition=the game equipment needed in order to play a particular game | examples=the child received several games for his birthday
10. sense_key=game%1:04:02:: | definition=your occupation or line of work | synonyms=biz | examples=he's in the plumbing game; she's in show biz
11. sense_key=game%1:04:04:: | definition=frivolous or trifling behavior | examples=for actors, memorizing lines is no game; for him, life is all fun and games

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 Lemma and Surface Form**: The word is "game" (noun). The context describes a basketball match between two teams (Azulgranes/Vitoria vs. Maccabees).

2.  **Analyze the Context**:
    *   "The game started out in favor of the Azulgranas..." (referring to the match).
    *   "...speculation was already that they had jumped into the Israeli net with hot wrists." (basketball imagery).
    *   "...end of the first period." (time division).
    *   "The second quarter..." (time division).
    *   "...opted for the inside game of Barac..." (specific tactic/style of play within the match).
    *   "But the game, despite being headed for halftime, was not more decided..." (referring to the match status).
    *   "...they managed to get involved in the <t>game</t>." (This is the specific instance to disambiguate).

    The target sentence is: "But the game, despite being headed for halftime, was not more decidedand the Maccabees tried to remind the Vitorians that not just anybody wins on their court, and with the 'hand of Elias' putting the pressure on, they managed to get involved in the <t>game</t>."

    Here, "get involved in the game" refers to re-entering the contest, becoming competitive again, or influencing the outcome of the match after trailing. It refers to the ongoing sporting event.

3.  **Evaluate Candidate Senses**:

    *   **Sense 1 (game%1:04:00::)**: "a contest with rules to determine a winner". This fits well. The context is a basketball match, which is a contest.
    *   **Sense 2 (game%1:04:03::)**: "a single play of a sport or other contest". This usually refers to a specific instance (e.g., "the game last night"). The context is inside the flow of the specific match. When it says "get involved in the game", does it mean a specific play? No, it means the flow/outcome of the match itself. However, let's look at the definition again. "A single play of a sport" usually means the whole event from start to finish. If I say "The game lasted two hours", that's Sense 2. If I say "I enjoy the game of basketball" (the abstract concept), that might be Sense 1. But the distinction between 1 and 2 in WordNet is often subtle.
        *   Sense 1: "a contest..." (Abstract or generic category). Example: "you need four people to play this game".
        *   Sense 2: "a single play of a sport..." (Specific instance). Example: "the game lasted two hours".
        *   The context here describes a specific instance of a basketball match happening *now* ("But the game... was not more decided"). The phrase "get involved in the game" implies re-engaging with the specific ongoing contest to try and win it.
        *   Let's check the previous mentions. "The game started out..." refers to the specific match.
        *   Is this specific instance (Sense 2) or the abstract contest (Sense 1)?
        *   Usually, specific instances of sporting events are Sense 2. "I watched the game." "The game was close."
        *   Sense 1 often implies the *type* of activity or the set of rules defining the activity. "Baseball is a game." "They played a game of cards."
        *   Sense 2 implies the *event*. "The game last night was boring."
        *   The context is a report on a specific event. "The game started...", "The game... was not more decided". This points strongly to the specific event.
        *   Let's look at the target phrase: "they managed to get involved in the game". This refers to the contest itself as an event happening right there. They got back into the match.

    *   **Sense 3 (game%1:04:01::)**: "an amusement or pastime". Too broad, misses the competitive aspect.
    *   **Sense 4 (game%1:05:00::)**: Animal hunted. Irrelevant.
    *   **Sense 5 (game%1:28:00::)**: Tennis division. It's basketball.
    *   **Sense 6 (game%1:23:00::)**: The score. "The game is 6 all". Doesn't fit "get involved in the game".
    *   **Sense 7 (game%1:13:00::)**: Flesh of animals. Irrelevant.
    *   **Sense 8 (game%1:09:00::)**: Secret scheme. Irrelevant.
    *   **Sense 9 (game%1:06:00::)**: Game equipment. Irrelevant.
    *   **Sense 10 (game%1:04:02::)**: Occupation. Irrelevant.
    *   **Sense 11 (game%1:04:04::)**: Frivolous behavior. Irrelevant.

    **Differentiation between Sense 1 and Sense 2**:
    *   Sense 1: "a contest with rules to determine a winner". The definition is very similar to Sense 2 in terms of "contest".
    *   Sense 2: "a single play of a sport or other contest".
    *   WordNet usage distinction: Sense 1 is often the *concept* or the *activity* defined by rules. Sense 2 is the *instance* or *event*.
    *   In the text: "The game started out...", "But the game... was not more decided". These refer to the specific event taking place at a specific time (halftime, quarters).
    *   Target phrase: "get involved in the game". This means participating in the ongoing event.
    *   Sense 2's example: "the game lasted two hours". This is an event.
    *   Sense 1's example: "you need four people to play this game". This refers to the activity/rules.
    *   The context describes a specific match with a timeline (first period, second quarter, halftime). This is an event.
    *   Therefore, Sense 2 seems the better fit for the specific instance of the sporting event occurring in the text.

    Let's double-check Sense 1. Sometimes "game" referring to the match is tagged as Sense 1 in some datasets if the "single play" sense is restricted. But WordNet 3.1 explicitly has "a single play of a sport" as Sense 2.
    Context: "The game started..." -> Event.
    Target: "...get involved in the game." -> Participating in the event/contest.
    If I say "They played a game of basketball", it could be Sense 1 (the activity).
    If I say "The game was exciting", it is Sense 2 (the instance).
    The context provides a narrative of a specific instance ("The game started out...", "The second quarter...", "The game... was not more decided").
    Therefore, the target "game" refers to that specific instance.

    Let's check if there's an interpretation of "game" as "style of play" (inside game). That appeared earlier ("opted for the inside game"). That would likely be Sense 1 (the activity/strategy/tactics). But the target is later: "get involved in the game". Here it means the score/flow of the match, i.e., the contest itself.
    "Maccabees tried to remind... they managed to get involved in the game."
    Meaning: They got back into the match (the contest).
    Since it refers to the specific match being played (the event), Sense 2 is the intended sense.

    However, Sense 1 ("a contest with rules...") is often used as the hypernym for the event as well. But Sense 2 specifies "single play".
    Example: "The football game was cancelled." (Sense 2 - specific instance).
    Example: "Football is a dangerous game." (Sense 1 - abstract/activity).
    The text is reporting on a specific instance ("The game started out..."). The target word refers to that instance. Thus, Sense 2.

    Let me re-read the definitions provided carefully.
    1. a contest with rules to determine a winner
    2. a single play of a sport or other contest

    If I look at how WordNet is usually annotated in corpora like SemCor or OntoNotes:
    "The game ended." -> usually the event sense.
    WordNet distinguishes the *activity* (game%1:04:00) from the *event* (game%1:04:03).
    The text describes an event with a timeline.
    Therefore, Sense 2 is the precise fit.

    Let's check if Sense 1 is ever used for the specific event.
    In some lexical databases, the distinction is ignored. But here, I must choose the best *indexed* sense.
    Sense 2 explicitly mentions "single play of a sport". This is a basketball sport event.
    Sense 1 is generic.
    The specific event nature of the context points to Sense 2.

    Decision: Sense 2.

    Let's double check.
    Context: "The game started out..." -> Event.
    Target: "get involved in the <t>game</t>."
    This means "get back into the match".
    Is the match a "contest with rules" (Sense 1) or a "single play of a sport" (Sense 2)?
    It is a single play of a sport. The definition of Sense 2 is "a single play of a sport or other contest". This matches perfectly.
    The definition of Sense 1 is "a contest with rules...". While true, Sense 2 adds the specific nuance of it being a single play/instance.
    Given the availability of a specific sense for the instance/event, that should be preferred over the generic sense.

    Result: Sense 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: role
Target surface form: role
Context:
As Vitora's first four baskets were from the perimeter, the speculation was already that they had jumped into the Israeli net with hot wrists. English and Teletovic were the main scorers of the 18-20 at the end of the first period. The second quarter was more of the same, but the Alavan team opted for the inside game of Barac and the work of Eliyahu, who was greeted with whistles and applause at his return home, to continue increasing their lead by half-time (34-43). Teletovic had already begun to stand out as the best on his team with 13 points, even though Splitter's "six fewer" points already signaled that it wasn't going to be the best night for the Brazilian. But the game, despite being headed for halftime, was not more decidedand the Maccabees tried to remind the Vitorians that not just anybody wins on their court, and with the 'hand of Elias' putting the pressure on, they managed to get involved in the game. Eidson and Pnini played a decisive <t>role</t> in the "yellows'" return to the light. More disadvantages

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=role%1:04:00:: | definition=the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group | synonyms=function, office, part | examples=the function of a teacher; the government must do its part
2. sense_key=role%1:09:00:: | definition=an actor's portrayal of someone in a play | synonyms=character, theatrical role, part, persona | examples=she played the part of Desdemona
3. sense_key=role%1:07:00:: | definition=what something is used for | synonyms=function, purpose, use | examples=the function of an auger is to bore holes; ballet is beautiful but what use is it?
4. sense_key=role%1:04:01:: | definition=normal or customary activity of a person in a particular social setting | examples=what is your role on the team?

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: role
    *   Context sentence: "Eidson and Pnini played a decisive <t>role</t> in the 'yellows'' return to the light."
    *   Context summary: A basketball game description. Eidson and Pnini are players. They contributed significantly ("decisive") to the team's comeback ("return to the light").

2.  **Analyze the candidate senses:**

    *   **Sense 1:** `role%1:04:00::`
        *   Definition: the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group.
        *   Synonyms: function, office, part.
        *   Examples: "the function of a teacher"; "the government must do its part".
        *   Analysis: This refers to a general function or duty assigned to someone. While players have a "role" on a team, the phrase "played a decisive role" usually refers to the *impact* or *part* they played in a specific outcome, rather than a static job description (like "point guard" or "captain").

    *   **Sense 2:** `role%1:09:00::`
        *   Definition: an actor's portrayal of someone in a play.
        *   Synonyms: character, theatrical role, part, persona.
        *   Examples: "she played the part of Desdemona".
        *   Analysis: This is specific to theater/acting. Not applicable here.

    *   **Sense 3:** `role%1:07:00::`
        *   Definition: what something is used for.
        *   Synonyms: function, purpose, use.
        *   Examples: "the function of an auger is to bore holes".
        *   Analysis: This refers to the utility of an object or concept. Not applicable to people in a sports context.

    *   **Sense 4:** `role%1:04:01::`
        *   Definition: normal or customary activity of a person in a particular social setting.
        *   Examples: "what is your role on the team?"
        *   Analysis: This sense often overlaps with Sense 1, but usually implies a specific status or set of behaviors expected within a group structure (e.g., "a defensive role").

3.  **Distinguish Sense 1 vs. Sense 4 (The main challenge):**
    *   Sense 1 (`role%1:04:00::`) emphasizes "actions and activities assigned to or required...". It often maps to "part" or "function".
    *   Sense 4 (`role%1:04:01::`) emphasizes "normal or customary activity... in a particular social setting".
    *   The phrase is "played a decisive *role* in...".
    *   "Playing a role" is an idiom/collocation often meaning "to contribute" or "to have an effect/part in a result".
    *   Let's check the WordNet hierarchy/examples again.
        *   Sense 1 examples: "the function of a teacher", "the government must do its part". This sense covers the abstract concept of a part played in an action or event. "He played a role in the negotiations."
        *   Sense 4 examples: "what is your role on the team?" This feels more like a job title or a specific social position (leader, follower, jester, etc.).
    *   In the sentence "Eidson and Pnini played a decisive *role* in the 'yellows'' return...", the players are not acting out a social custom (Sense 4) or holding an office (Sense 1 nuance). They are contributing to a specific outcome. They are taking "part" in the action.
    *   "Played a role" is synonymous with "played a part". Sense 1 includes "part" as a synonym. Sense 4 does not list "part" as a synonym (though it's related).
    *   WordNet 3.1 (or 3.0) structure:
        *   `role%1:04:00::` (function, office, part) -> "the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group". This is the general sense of "part played".
        *   `role%1:04:01::` -> "normal or customary activity of a person in a particular social setting". This is "social role" (like "gender role").
    *   The context describes a specific event contribution ("decisive role in the return"). This aligns better with Sense 1 (playing a part/function in an event) than Sense 4 (a customary social status).
    *   However, let's look closer at the index. Some WordNet versions or specific WSD task datasets map "play a role" slightly differently.
    *   Let's re-read Sense 1 definition: "actions and activities... expected of a person". "He played a decisive role" fits the idea of "doing one's part" (listed in Sense 1 examples).
    *   Let's re-read Sense 4 definition: "normal or customary activity...". This implies a steady state or a characteristic behavior, not necessarily a one-time decisive contribution in a specific game.
    *   Therefore, Sense 1 is the correct choice. "Part" is a synonym in Sense 1. "Played a role" = "Played a part".

    *   Let's double-check the mapping.
    *   Sense 1: "the government must do its part" -> "played a decisive role". Matches perfectly.
    *   Sense 4: "what is your role on the team?" -> "I am the captain". Matches a status.
    *   The sentence says they *played* a role in a specific comeback. This is an action/contribution (Sense 1), not just filling a social slot (Sense 4).

    *   Let's check the index numbers provided in the prompt.
    *   1. sense_key=role%1:04:00:: ...
    *   2. sense_key=role%1:09:00:: ...
    *   3. sense_key=role%1:07:00:: ...
    *   4. sense_key=role%1:04:01:: ...

    *   Choice: Sense 1.

    Let's verify against "played a role".
    "Played a role" implies participation and contribution.
    Sense 1: "actions and activities...". "Part" is a synonym.
    Sense 4: "normal or customary activity". This usually refers to "role conflict", "role model", etc.

    Decision: Sense 1 is the best fit. It captures the dynamic contribution ("part") to an event.

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: player
Target surface form: players
Context:
The second quarter was more of the same, but the Alavan team opted for the inside game of Barac and the work of Eliyahu, who was greeted with whistles and applause at his return home, to continue increasing their lead by half-time (34-43). Teletovic had already begun to stand out as the best on his team with 13 points, even though Splitter's "six fewer" points already signaled that it wasn't going to be the best night for the Brazilian. But the game, despite being headed for halftime, was not more decidedand the Maccabees tried to remind the Vitorians that not just anybody wins on their court, and with the 'hand of Elias' putting the pressure on, they managed to get involved in the game. Eidson and Pnini played a decisive role in the "yellows'" return to the light. More disadvantages Ivanovic's <t>players</t>, injured but far from dead, needed to run a couple of plays correctly before they could breathe, and that's when the machine gun Marza Teletovic arrived, with three almost consecutive three-pointers and the help of English and Ribas, he brought the scoreboard back to a reassuring lead (54-67), which the home team managed to narrow down at the end of the third quarter (57-67). The Alavas worked themselves to the bone in the last period, and English and San Emeterio (65-75) had already made it clear that they were not going to let anyone take away what they had earned during the first thirty minutes.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=player%1:18:01:: | definition=a person who participates in or is skilled at some game | synonyms=participant
2. sense_key=player%1:18:02:: | definition=someone who plays a musical instrument (as a profession) | synonyms=musician, instrumentalist
3. sense_key=player%1:18:00:: | definition=a theatrical performer | synonyms=actor, histrion, thespian, role player
4. sense_key=player%1:18:04:: | definition=a person who pursues a number of different social and sexual partners simultaneously
5. sense_key=player%1:18:03:: | definition=an important participant (as in a business deal) | examples=he was a major player in setting up the corporation

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 text is a sports report, specifically about a basketball game (references to "Alavan team", "Barac", "Eliyahu", "Teletovic", "Splitter", "Maccabees", "Vitorians", "points", "three-pointers", "quarter", "halftime", "court"). The target word is "players", referring to "Ivanovic's players". Ivanovic is likely the coach (Dusko Ivanovic is a well-known basketball coach). The sentence talks about them being "injured but far from dead", needing to "run a couple of plays correctly".

2.  **Analyze the candidate senses**:
    *   Sense 1: "a person who participates in or is skilled at some game". Synonyms: participant. This fits the sports context perfectly.
    *   Sense 2: "someone who plays a musical instrument (as a profession)". Synonyms: musician, instrumentalist. This does not fit the basketball context.
    *   Sense 3: "a theatrical performer". Synonyms: actor, histrion, thespian, role player. This does not fit.
    *   Sense 4: "a person who pursues a number of different social and sexual partners simultaneously". This is a slang/colloquial meaning, not fitting a formal sports report.
    *   Sense 5: "an important participant (as in a business deal)". Example: "he was a major player in setting up the corporation". This is metaphorical and refers to business or politics, not athletes in a game.

3.  **Select the best sense**:
    *   The context is clearly sports (basketball).
    *   The lemma refers to athletes belonging to a coach (Ivanovic).
    *   Sense 1 explicitly mentions participating in a game.

4.  **Formulate the output**: The correct sense is sense index 1. The request asks for a JSON object `{"sense_index": N}`.

    *   Sense 1 -> Index1.


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

[User]
Target lemma: couple
Target surface form: couple
Context:
The second quarter was more of the same, but the Alavan team opted for the inside game of Barac and the work of Eliyahu, who was greeted with whistles and applause at his return home, to continue increasing their lead by half-time (34-43). Teletovic had already begun to stand out as the best on his team with 13 points, even though Splitter's "six fewer" points already signaled that it wasn't going to be the best night for the Brazilian. But the game, despite being headed for halftime, was not more decidedand the Maccabees tried to remind the Vitorians that not just anybody wins on their court, and with the 'hand of Elias' putting the pressure on, they managed to get involved in the game. Eidson and Pnini played a decisive role in the "yellows'" return to the light. More disadvantages Ivanovic's players, injured but far from dead, needed to run a <t>couple</t> of plays correctly before they could breathe, and that's when the machine gun Marza Teletovic arrived, with three almost consecutive three-pointers and the help of English and Ribas, he brought the scoreboard back to a reassuring lead (54-67), which the home team managed to narrow down at the end of the third quarter (57-67). The Alavas worked themselves to the bone in the last period, and English and San Emeterio (65-75) had already made it clear that they were not going to let anyone take away what they had earned during the first thirty minutes.

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

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

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the context and the target word "couple" to determine its correct sense.

The sentence where "couple" appears is:
"...they needed to run a couple of plays correctly before they could breathe..."

In this context, "couple" is used as in "a couple of plays" - meaning a small, indefinite number of plays. The phrase "a couple of" is a common expression that means "a few" or "a small number of" something.

Let's check each candidate sense:

1. "a pair who associate with one another" - This refers to two people in a relationship, which doesn't fit here.

2. "a pair of people who live together" - This specifically refers to couples in a domestic relationship, which doesn't fit here.

3. "a small indefinite number" - This sense refers to "a couple of [things]" meaning a few of something. This matches the usage in the sentence "a couple of plays".

4. "two items of the same kind" - This refers to a pair of matching items, which doesn't fit here.

5. "(physics) something joined by two equal and opposite forces that act along parallel lines" - This is a technical physics definition that doesn't apply to this context.

The context clearly shows "couple" being used to mean "a small indefinite number" in the phrase "a couple of plays." This matches sense #3.

The answer is {"sense_index": 3}.

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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: play
Target surface form: plays
Context:
The second quarter was more of the same, but the Alavan team opted for the inside game of Barac and the work of Eliyahu, who was greeted with whistles and applause at his return home, to continue increasing their lead by half-time (34-43). Teletovic had already begun to stand out as the best on his team with 13 points, even though Splitter's "six fewer" points already signaled that it wasn't going to be the best night for the Brazilian. But the game, despite being headed for halftime, was not more decidedand the Maccabees tried to remind the Vitorians that not just anybody wins on their court, and with the 'hand of Elias' putting the pressure on, they managed to get involved in the game. Eidson and Pnini played a decisive role in the "yellows'" return to the light. More disadvantages Ivanovic's players, injured but far from dead, needed to run a couple of <t>plays</t> correctly before they could breathe, and that's when the machine gun Marza Teletovic arrived, with three almost consecutive three-pointers and the help of English and Ribas, he brought the scoreboard back to a reassuring lead (54-67), which the home team managed to narrow down at the end of the third quarter (57-67). The Alavas worked themselves to the bone in the last period, and English and San Emeterio (65-75) had already made it clear that they were not going to let anyone take away what they had earned during the first thirty minutes.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=play%1:10:01:: | definition=a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage | synonyms=drama, dramatic play | examples=he wrote several plays but only one was produced on Broadway
2. sense_key=play%1:10:03:: | definition=a theatrical performance of a drama | examples=the play lasted two hours
3. sense_key=play%1:04:05:: | definition=a preset plan of action in team sports | examples=the coach drew up the plays for her team
4. sense_key=play%1:04:04:: | definition=a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill | synonyms=maneuver, manoeuvre | examples=he made a great maneuver; the runner was out on a play by the shortstop
5. sense_key=play%1:26:00:: | definition=a state in which action is feasible | examples=the ball was still in play; insiders said the company's stock was in play
6. sense_key=play%1:04:08:: | definition=utilization or exercise | examples=the play of the imagination
7. sense_key=play%1:04:03:: | definition=an attempt to get something | synonyms=bid | examples=they made a futile play for power; he made a bid to gain attention
8. sense_key=play%1:04:06:: | definition=activity by children that is guided more by imagination than by fixed rules | synonyms=child's play | examples=Freud believed in the utility of play to a small child
9. sense_key=play%1:28:00:: | definition=(in games or plays or other performances) the time during which play proceeds | synonyms=playing period, period of play | examples=rain stopped play in the 4th inning
10. sense_key=play%1:26:01:: | definition=the removal of constraints | synonyms=free rein | examples=he gave free rein to his impulses; they gave full play to the artist's talent
11. sense_key=play%1:11:00:: | definition=a weak and tremulous light | synonyms=shimmer | examples=the shimmer of colors on iridescent feathers; the play of light on the water
12. sense_key=play%1:10:02:: | definition=verbal wit or mockery (often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously) | synonyms=fun, sport | examples=he became a figure of fun; he said it in sport
13. sense_key=play%1:07:00:: | definition=movement or space for movement | synonyms=looseness | examples=there was too much play in the steering wheel
14. sense_key=play%1:04:00:: | definition=gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement | synonyms=frolic, romp, gambol, caper | examples=it was all done in play; their frolic in the surf threatened to become ugly
15. sense_key=play%1:04:01:: | definition=(game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession | synonyms=turn | examples=it is my turn; it is still my play
16. sense_key=play%1:04:02:: | definition=the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize) | synonyms=gambling, gaming | examples=his gambling cost him a fortune; there was heavy play at the blackjack table
17. sense_key=play%1:04:07:: | definition=the act using a sword (or other weapon) vigorously and skillfully | synonyms=swordplay

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 context is about a basketball game. The sentence says: "More disadvantages Ivanovic's players, injured but far from dead, needed to run a couple of plays correctly before they could breathe..."

In this context, "plays" refers to preset plans of action in team sports - specific offensive or defensive strategies that a team executes during a game. This is a basketball context where teams run specific plays (set plays, designed plays) to score or defend.

Let me look at the candidate senses:

1. A dramatic work - no, this is sports not theater
2. A theatrical performance - no
3. A preset plan of action in team sports - YES, this fits perfectly
4. A deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill - this is more about a single move/maneuver, not a "play" in the sports sense
5. A state in which action is feasible - no
6. Utilization or exercise - no
7. An attempt to get something (bid) - no
8. Activity by children - no
9. Time during which play proceeds - no
10. The removal of constraints - no
11. A weak and tremulous light - no
12. Verbal wit or mockery - no
13. Movement or space for movement - no
14. Gay or light-hearted recreational activity - no
15. The activity of doing something in an agreed succession (turn) - no
16. The act of playing for stakes - no
17. The act using a sword - no

Sense 3 is clearly the best fit: "a preset plan of action in team sports" with the example "the coach drew up the plays for her team." In basketball, teams run "plays" which are pre-designed sequences of movements to create scoring opportunities.

So the answer is sense_index: 3.

provider: Friendli


[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: help
Target surface form: help
Context:
The second quarter was more of the same, but the Alavan team opted for the inside game of Barac and the work of Eliyahu, who was greeted with whistles and applause at his return home, to continue increasing their lead by half-time (34-43). Teletovic had already begun to stand out as the best on his team with 13 points, even though Splitter's "six fewer" points already signaled that it wasn't going to be the best night for the Brazilian. But the game, despite being headed for halftime, was not more decidedand the Maccabees tried to remind the Vitorians that not just anybody wins on their court, and with the 'hand of Elias' putting the pressure on, they managed to get involved in the game. Eidson and Pnini played a decisive role in the "yellows'" return to the light. More disadvantages Ivanovic's players, injured but far from dead, needed to run a couple of plays correctly before they could breathe, and that's when the machine gun Marza Teletovic arrived, with three almost consecutive three-pointers and the <t>help</t> of English and Ribas, he brought the scoreboard back to a reassuring lead (54-67), which the home team managed to narrow down at the end of the third quarter (57-67). The Alavas worked themselves to the bone in the last period, and English and San Emeterio (65-75) had already made it clear that they were not going to let anyone take away what they had earned during the first thirty minutes.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=help%1:04:00:: | definition=the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose | synonyms=aid, assist, assistance | examples=he gave me an assist with the housework; could not walk without assistance
2. sense_key=help%1:18:00:: | definition=a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose | synonyms=assistant, helper, supporter | examples=my invaluable assistant; they hired additional help to finish the work
3. sense_key=help%1:07:00:: | definition=a resource | synonyms=aid, assistance | examples=visual aids in teaching
4. sense_key=help%1:07:01:: | definition=a means of serving | synonyms=avail, service | examples=of no avail; there's no help for it

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 text is a sports commentary (basketball) describing a game between teams (Alavan/Maccabees/Vitorians).
    *   Target sentence: "...with three almost consecutive three-pointers and the help of English and Ribas, he brought the scoreboard back to a reassuring lead..."
    *   The target lemma is "help" (noun, singular).
    *   Meaning in context: Teletovic scored points. English and Ribas contributed to this effort or the general team effort during that specific play/streak. The phrase "the help of English and Ribas" refers to their actions (passing the ball, creating space, defensive support, etc.) that contributed to the successful scoring run or the increase in the lead.
    *   Specifically, "help" here refers to the *activity* or *action* of contributing to the team's success, not a person (though people are mentioned as the source of the help) and not an inanimate resource/aid like a visual aid.

2.  **Analyze the candidate senses:**

    *   **Sense 1:** `help%1:04:00::` | definition=the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose | synonyms=aid, assist, assistance | examples=he gave me an assist with the housework; could not walk without assistance.
        *   Does it fit? Yes. "English and Ribas" provided "help" (activity/contribution) in the form of plays, passes, or support, which furthered the effort of scoring and increasing the lead. The parallel is "with the *assistance* of English and Ribas". This fits perfectly with the sports context where "assists" and "help defense" are activities.

    *   **Sense 2:** `help%1:18:00::` | definition=a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose | synonyms=assistant, helper, supporter | examples=my invaluable assistant; they hired additional help to finish the work.
        *   Does it fit? No. The sentence says "the help of English and Ribas". English and Ribas are the *agents* providing the help, not the "help" itself (in the sense of "I hired a new help"). While they are helpers, the word "help" in this phrase refers to the *act* of helping, not the people themselves. You wouldn't say "Teletovic arrived with the person of English and Ribas". You say "with the assistance (activity) of...".

    *   **Sense 3:** `help%1:07:00::` | definition=a resource | synonyms=aid, assistance | examples=visual aids in teaching.
        *   Does it fit? This usually refers to objects or resources (like visual aids, tools, money). While "resource" is abstract, the specific example "visual aids" suggests an instrumental object. English and Ribas are people, not inanimate resources or aids in this context. Sense 1 captures the active contribution better.

    *   **Sense 4:** `help%1:07:01::` | definition=a means of serving | synonyms=avail, service | examples=of no avail; there's no help for it.
        *   Does it fit? No. This is usually used in negative constructions or idioms ("it was of no help"). The context here is positive and specific: active contribution by teammates.

3.  **Refine decision:**
    *   Context: "...with the help of English and Ribas..."
    *   Paraphrase: "...with the assistance/contribution of English and Ribas..."
    *   Sense 1 defines "help" as "the activity of contributing...". English and Ribas performed an activity that contributed to the scoring run.
    *   Sense 2 defines "help" as "a person...". If the sentence were "We hired some new help," it would be Sense 2. Here, "help" is modified by "of English and Ribas" (the source of the help), implying "help" is the abstract action/contribution.
    *   Comparison: "He succeeded with the help of his friends" (Sense 1: action/contribution). vs "The farm needs more help" (Sense 2: people).
    *   The text describes a dynamic action sequence in a game. The "help" provided was active participation/contribution (passes, screens, etc.).

    Therefore, Sense 1 is the correct choice.

4.  **Formatting:**
    *   The user wants a JSON object: `{"sense_index": X}`.
    *   The user instructed "Do not answer with a WordNet sense key."
    *   The user instructed "Return only a JSON object".

    Choice: Sense 1.
    Index: 1.

    Let's double check the indexing provided in the prompt.
    1. sense_key=help%1:04:00:: ... (Activity)
    2. sense_key=help%1:18:00:: ... (Person)
    3. sense_key=help%1:07:00:: ... (Resource)
    4. sense_key=help%1:07:01:: ... (Means/Avail)

    The target is "the help of English and Ribas". This is the activity/assistance provided by them.
    It corresponds to the definition: "the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose".

    Result: Sense index1.


[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: lead
Target surface form: lead
Context:
The second quarter was more of the same, but the Alavan team opted for the inside game of Barac and the work of Eliyahu, who was greeted with whistles and applause at his return home, to continue increasing their lead by half-time (34-43). Teletovic had already begun to stand out as the best on his team with 13 points, even though Splitter's "six fewer" points already signaled that it wasn't going to be the best night for the Brazilian. But the game, despite being headed for halftime, was not more decidedand the Maccabees tried to remind the Vitorians that not just anybody wins on their court, and with the 'hand of Elias' putting the pressure on, they managed to get involved in the game. Eidson and Pnini played a decisive role in the "yellows'" return to the light. More disadvantages Ivanovic's players, injured but far from dead, needed to run a couple of plays correctly before they could breathe, and that's when the machine gun Marza Teletovic arrived, with three almost consecutive three-pointers and the help of English and Ribas, he brought the scoreboard back to a reassuring <t>lead</t> (54-67), which the home team managed to narrow down at the end of the third quarter (57-67). The Alavas worked themselves to the bone in the last period, and English and San Emeterio (65-75) had already made it clear that they were not going to let anyone take away what they had earned during the first thirty minutes.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=lead%1:07:02:: | definition=an advantage held by a competitor in a race | examples=he took the lead at the last turn
2. sense_key=lead%1:27:00:: | definition=a soft heavy toxic malleable metallic element; bluish white when freshly cut but tarnishes readily to dull grey | synonyms=Pb, atomic number 82 | examples=the children were playing with lead soldiers
3. sense_key=lead%1:09:00:: | definition=evidence pointing to a possible solution | synonyms=track, trail | examples=the police are following a promising lead; the trail led straight to the perpetrator
4. sense_key=lead%1:04:01:: | definition=a position of leadership (especially in the phrase `take the lead') | examples=he takes the lead in any group; we were just waiting for someone to take the lead
5. sense_key=lead%1:25:00:: | definition=the angle between the direction a gun is aimed and the position of a moving target (correcting for the flight time of the missile)
6. sense_key=lead%1:10:01:: | definition=the introductory section of a story | synonyms=lead-in, lede | examples=it was an amusing lead-in to a very serious matter
7. sense_key=lead%1:23:00:: | definition=(sports) the score by which a team or individual is winning
8. sense_key=lead%1:18:00:: | definition=an actor who plays a principal role | synonyms=star, principal
9. sense_key=lead%1:15:00:: | definition=(baseball) the position taken by a base runner preparing to advance to the next base | examples=he took a long lead off first
10. sense_key=lead%1:10:02:: | definition=an indication of potential opportunity | synonyms=tip, steer, confidential information, wind, hint | examples=he got a tip on the stock market; a good lead for a job
11. sense_key=lead%1:10:00:: | definition=a news story of major importance | synonyms=lead story
12. sense_key=lead%1:07:01:: | definition=the timing of ignition relative to the position of the piston in an internal-combustion engine | synonyms=spark advance
13. sense_key=lead%1:06:03:: | definition=restraint consisting of a rope (or light chain) used to restrain an animal | synonyms=leash, tether
14. sense_key=lead%1:06:02:: | definition=thin strip of metal used to separate lines of type in printing | synonyms=leading
15. sense_key=lead%1:06:00:: | definition=mixture of graphite with clay in different degrees of hardness; the marking substance in a pencil | synonyms=pencil lead
16. sense_key=lead%1:06:01:: | definition=a jumper that consists of a short piece of wire | synonyms=jumper cable, jumper lead, booster cable | examples=it was a tangle of jumper cables and clip leads
17. sense_key=lead%1:04:00:: | definition=the playing of a card to start a trick in bridge | examples=the lead was in the dummy

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 lemma and surface form**: Lemma is "lead", surface form is "lead" (noun, based on context). The specific instance is "...brought the scoreboard back to a reassuring lead (54-67)..."

2.  **Analyze the context**: The text describes a basketball game (references to "Alavan team", "Barac", "Eliyahu", "Teletovic", "Maccabees", "Vitorians", "scoreboard", "third quarter").
    *   "increasing their lead by half-time (34-43)"
    *   "brought the scoreboard back to a reassuring lead (54-67)"
    *   The numbers in parentheses (34-43, 54-67, 57-67, 65-75) represent scores.
    *   A "lead" in this context refers to the difference in score between the winning team and the losing team.

3.  **Evaluate the candidate senses**:

    *   1: `lead%1:07:02::` - "an advantage held by a competitor in a race". Close, but usually refers to a race (running, swimming, etc.), not necessarily a score differential in a ball game, though related.
    *   2: `lead%1:27:00::` - Chemical element (metal). Irrelevant.
    *   3: `lead%1:09:00::` - Evidence/clue for police. Irrelevant.
    *   4: `lead%1:04:01::` - Position of leadership. "He takes the lead in any group". This is metaphorical leadership, not a score differential.
    *   5: `lead%1:25:00::` - Gunnery angle. Irrelevant.
    *   6: `lead%1:10:01::` - Intro section of a story. Irrelevant.
    *   7: `lead%1:23:00::` - "(sports) the score by which a team or individual is winning". This matches perfectly. The context mentions specific scores (54-67), indicating a point difference.
    *   8: `lead%1:18:00::` - Actor. Irrelevant.
    *   9: `lead%1:15:00::` - Baseball base runner position. Specific to baseball.
    *   10: `lead%1:10:02::` - Tip/indication. Irrelevant.
    *   11: `lead%1:10:00::` - News story. Irrelevant.
    *   12: `lead%1:07:01::` - Engine ignition timing. Irrelevant.
    *   13: `lead%1:06:03::` - Leash. Irrelevant.
    *   14: `lead%1:06:02::` - Printing strip. Irrelevant.
    *   15: `lead%1:06:00::` - Pencil graphite. Irrelevant.
    *   16: `lead%1:06:01::` - Electrical wire. Irrelevant.
    *   17: `lead%1:04:00::` - Bridge card game. Irrelevant.

4.  **Compare Sense 1 and Sense 7**:
    *   Sense 1: "an advantage held by a competitor in a race".
    *   Sense 7: "(sports) the score by which a team or individual is winning".
    *   The context explicitly mentions a "scoreboard" and scores like 54-67. The text says "reassuring lead (54-67)". The numbers quantify the lead. This is the definition of a score difference in sports.
    *   Sense 7 is more specific to sports scores. While Sense 1 covers "competitor in a race", Sense 7 explicitly mentions "sports" and "score". Basketball is a sport where you win by score. Sense 7 is the precise fit.

5.  **Select the index**: Sense 7 corresponds to index 7.

6.  **Final Output**: JSON object with sense_index 7.

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: team
Target surface form: team
Context:
The second quarter was more of the same, but the Alavan team opted for the inside game of Barac and the work of Eliyahu, who was greeted with whistles and applause at his return home, to continue increasing their lead by half-time (34-43). Teletovic had already begun to stand out as the best on his team with 13 points, even though Splitter's "six fewer" points already signaled that it wasn't going to be the best night for the Brazilian. But the game, despite being headed for halftime, was not more decidedand the Maccabees tried to remind the Vitorians that not just anybody wins on their court, and with the 'hand of Elias' putting the pressure on, they managed to get involved in the game. Eidson and Pnini played a decisive role in the "yellows'" return to the light. More disadvantages Ivanovic's players, injured but far from dead, needed to run a couple of plays correctly before they could breathe, and that's when the machine gun Marza Teletovic arrived, with three almost consecutive three-pointers and the help of English and Ribas, he brought the scoreboard back to a reassuring lead (54-67), which the home <t>team</t> managed to narrow down at the end of the third quarter (57-67). The Alavas worked themselves to the bone in the last period, and English and San Emeterio (65-75) had already made it clear that they were not going to let anyone take away what they had earned during the first thirty minutes.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=team%1:14:00:: | definition=a cooperative unit (especially in sports) | synonyms=squad
2. sense_key=team%1:14:01:: | definition=two or more draft animals that work together to pull something

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 target word**: The target word is "team" (lemma "team", surface form "team").
2.  **Analyze the context**: The context is a sports report, specifically a basketball game.
    *   "second quarter"
    *   "Alavan team"
    *   "inside game of Barac"
    *   "Teletovic... best on his team"
    *   "Maccabees"
    *   "Vitorians"
    *   "Eidson and Pnini"
    *   "Ivanovic's players"
    *   "machine gun Marza Teletovic... three-pointers"
    *   "scoreboard"
    *   "home team" (this is where the target instance appears: "...which the home <t>team</t> managed to narrow down...")
    *   "last period"
3.  **Analyze the candidate senses**:
    *   Sense 1: `team%1:14:00::` | definition: "a cooperative unit (especially in sports)" | synonyms: "squad".
    *   Sense 2: `team%1:14:01::` | definition: "two or more draft animals that work together to pull something".
4.  **Match context to sense**:
    *   The context explicitly discusses a basketball game, quarters, points, players (Teletovic, Splitter, etc.), and coaching.
    *   The target phrase "home team" refers to the group of players representing the home side (Maccabi/Eidson/Pnini context implies the home side trying to come back).
    *   Sense 1 fits perfectly ("cooperative unit (especially in sports)").
    *   Sense 2 refers to draft animals (horses, oxen), which is completely irrelevant to a basketball match report.
5.  **Select the sense**: Sense 1 is the correct choice.
6.  **Format the output**: The user requested a specific JSON format: `{"sense_index": X}`. Since Sense 1 is the first option listed in the candidate senses, the index should be 1. Wait, usually "indexed sense" implies the number in the list provided.
    *   Candidate sense list:
        *   1. sense_key=team%1:14:00:: ...
        *   2. sense_key=team%1:14:01:: ...
    *   Selected sense: 1.
    *   JSON: `{"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: end
Target surface form: end
Context:
The second quarter was more of the same, but the Alavan team opted for the inside game of Barac and the work of Eliyahu, who was greeted with whistles and applause at his return home, to continue increasing their lead by half-time (34-43). Teletovic had already begun to stand out as the best on his team with 13 points, even though Splitter's "six fewer" points already signaled that it wasn't going to be the best night for the Brazilian. But the game, despite being headed for halftime, was not more decidedand the Maccabees tried to remind the Vitorians that not just anybody wins on their court, and with the 'hand of Elias' putting the pressure on, they managed to get involved in the game. Eidson and Pnini played a decisive role in the "yellows'" return to the light. More disadvantages Ivanovic's players, injured but far from dead, needed to run a couple of plays correctly before they could breathe, and that's when the machine gun Marza Teletovic arrived, with three almost consecutive three-pointers and the help of English and Ribas, he brought the scoreboard back to a reassuring lead (54-67), which the home team managed to narrow down at the <t>end</t> of the third quarter (57-67). The Alavas worked themselves to the bone in the last period, and English and San Emeterio (65-75) had already made it clear that they were not going to let anyone take away what they had earned during the first thirty minutes.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=end%1:15:00:: | definition=either extremity of something that has length | synonyms=terminal | examples=the end of the pier; she knotted the end of the thread
2. sense_key=end%1:28:00:: | definition=the point in time at which something ends | synonyms=ending | examples=the end of the year; the ending of warranty period
3. sense_key=end%1:11:00:: | definition=the concluding parts of an event or occurrence | synonyms=last, final stage | examples=the end was exciting; I had to miss the last of the movie
4. sense_key=end%1:09:02:: | definition=the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it | synonyms=goal | examples=the ends justify the means
5. sense_key=end%1:09:00:: | definition=a final part or section | examples=we have given it at the end of the section since it involves the calculus; Start at the beginning and go on until you come to the end
6. sense_key=end%1:26:00:: | definition=a final state | synonyms=destruction, death | examples=he came to a bad end; the so-called glorious experiment came to an inglorious end
7. sense_key=end%1:15:02:: | definition=the surface at either extremity of a three-dimensional object | examples=one end of the box was marked `This side up'
8. sense_key=end%1:18:00:: | definition=(football) the person who plays at one end of the line of scrimmage | examples=the end managed to hold onto the pass
9. sense_key=end%1:15:01:: | definition=a boundary marking the extremities of something | examples=the end of town
10. sense_key=end%1:15:03:: | definition=one of two places from which people are communicating to each other | examples=the phone rang at the other end; both ends wrote at the same time
11. sense_key=end%1:04:00:: | definition=the part you are expected to play | examples=he held up his end
12. sense_key=end%1:10:00:: | definition=the last section of a communication | synonyms=conclusion, close, closing, ending | examples=in conclusion I want to say...
13. sense_key=end%1:06:02:: | definition=a piece of cloth that is left over after the rest has been used or sold | synonyms=remainder, remnant, oddment
14. sense_key=end%1:04:02:: | definition=(American football) a position on the line of scrimmage | examples=no one wanted to play end

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 "end" in the phrase "at the end of the third quarter."

Let me analyze the context:
- This is a basketball game description
- The phrase is "at the end of the third quarter"
- This refers to a point in time - the conclusion/finish of the third quarter period

Let me examine the candidate senses:

1. sense_key=end%1:15:00:: - "either extremity of something that has length" - physical/spatial end
2. sense_key=end%1:28:00:: - "the point in time at which something ends" - temporal end
3. sense_key=end%1:11:00:: - "the concluding parts of an event or occurrence" - parts of an event
4. sense_key=end%1:09:02:: - "the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve" - goal/purpose
5. sense_key=end%1:09:00:: - "a final part or section" - final section
6. sense_key=end%1:26:00:: - "a final state" - death/destruction
7. sense_key=end%1:15:02:: - "the surface at either extremity of a three-dimensional object" - physical
8. sense_key=end%1:18:00:: - "the person who plays at one end of the line of scrimmage" - football position
9. sense_key=end%1:15:01:: - "a boundary marking the extremities of something" - boundary
10. sense_key=end%1:15:03:: - "one of two places from which people are communicating" - communication
11. sense_key=end%1:04:00:: - "the part you are expected to play" - role
12. sense_key=end%1:10:00:: - "the last section of a communication" - conclusion of communication
13. sense_key=end%1:06:02:: - "a piece of cloth that is left over" - remnant
14. sense_key=end%1:04:02:: - "a position on the line of scrimmage" - football position

The phrase "at the end of the third quarter" clearly refers to a point in time - when the third quarter concluded. This matches sense 2: "the point in time at which something ends" with examples like "the end of the year."

Sense 3 is also close: "the concluding parts of an event or occurrence" with examples "the end was exciting" - but this seems to refer to the final portion of an event, not necessarily a specific point in time.

The phrase "at the end of the third quarter" is about a specific point in time (when the quarter ends), which matches sense 2 best. The examples given "the end of the year; the ending of warranty period" are similar temporal usages.

So the answer should be sense_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: quarter
Target surface form: quarter
Context:
The second quarter was more of the same, but the Alavan team opted for the inside game of Barac and the work of Eliyahu, who was greeted with whistles and applause at his return home, to continue increasing their lead by half-time (34-43). Teletovic had already begun to stand out as the best on his team with 13 points, even though Splitter's "six fewer" points already signaled that it wasn't going to be the best night for the Brazilian. But the game, despite being headed for halftime, was not more decidedand the Maccabees tried to remind the Vitorians that not just anybody wins on their court, and with the 'hand of Elias' putting the pressure on, they managed to get involved in the game. Eidson and Pnini played a decisive role in the "yellows'" return to the light. More disadvantages Ivanovic's players, injured but far from dead, needed to run a couple of plays correctly before they could breathe, and that's when the machine gun Marza Teletovic arrived, with three almost consecutive three-pointers and the help of English and Ribas, he brought the scoreboard back to a reassuring lead (54-67), which the home team managed to narrow down at the end of the third <t>quarter</t> (57-67). The Alavas worked themselves to the bone in the last period, and English and San Emeterio (65-75) had already made it clear that they were not going to let anyone take away what they had earned during the first thirty minutes.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=quarter%1:23:01:: | definition=one of four equal parts | synonyms=one-fourth, fourth, one-quarter, fourth part, twenty-five percent, quartern | examples=a quarter of a pound
2. sense_key=quarter%1:15:00:: | definition=a district of a city having some distinguishing character | examples=the Latin Quarter
3. sense_key=quarter%1:28:01:: | definition=(football, professional basketball) one of four divisions into which some games are divided | examples=both teams scored in the first quarter
4. sense_key=quarter%1:28:03:: | definition=a unit of time equal to 15 minutes or a quarter of an hour | examples=it's a quarter til 4; a quarter after 4 o'clock
5. sense_key=quarter%1:28:00:: | definition=one of four periods into which the school year is divided | examples=the fall quarter ends at Christmas
6. sense_key=quarter%1:28:02:: | definition=a fourth part of a year; three months | examples=unemployment fell during the last quarter
7. sense_key=quarter%1:24:00:: | definition=one of the four major division of the compass | examples=the wind is coming from that quarter
8. sense_key=quarter%1:23:02:: | definition=a quarter of a hundredweight (25 pounds)
9. sense_key=quarter%1:23:04:: | definition=a quarter of a hundredweight (28 pounds)
10. sense_key=quarter%1:21:00:: | definition=a United States or Canadian coin worth one fourth of a dollar | examples=he fed four quarters into the slot machine
11. sense_key=quarter%1:18:00:: | definition=an unspecified person | examples=he dropped a word in the right quarter
12. sense_key=quarter%1:06:00:: | definition=the rear part of a ship | synonyms=stern, after part, poop, tail
13. sense_key=quarter%1:06:01:: | definition=piece of leather that comprises the part of a shoe or boot covering the heel and joining the vamp
14. sense_key=quarter%1:04:00:: | definition=clemency or mercy shown to a defeated opponent | examples=he surrendered but asked for quarter

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 word is "quarter" (noun). The context is a sports report (basketball).
2.  **Analyze the Context**:
    *   "The second quarter was more of the same..."
    *   "...the third quarter (57-67)."
    *   "...the last period..."
    *   Mentions of teams (Alavan, Maccabees, Vitorians), players (Barac, Eliyahu, Teletovic, Splitter), and actions (points, three-pointers, scoreboard).
    *   The text describes a basketball game divided into time segments.
3.  **Evaluate Candidate Senses**:
    *   *Sense 1 (one of four equal parts)*: Too general. While a quarter is a fourth part, this definition lacks the specific domain (sports) and the temporal/game structure context.
    *   *Sense 2 (district of a city)*: Incorrect context.
    *   *Sense 3 ((football, professional basketball) one of four divisions into which some games are divided)*: Matches perfectly. The text explicitly mentions "second quarter", "third quarter", and refers to "the last period". The context is professional basketball. The examples "both teams scored in the first quarter" align with the text "The second quarter was more of the same".
    *   *Sense 4 (unit of time equal to 15 minutes)*: Close, but usually refers to general time (quarter to 4), not specifically a division of a game, although a basketball quarter lasts 10-12 minutes depending on the league (NBA vs FIBA). Sense 3 is the specific lexical unit for sports divisions.
    *   *Sense 5 (school year)*: Incorrect context.
    *   *Sense 6 (financial/fiscal quarter)*: Incorrect context.
    *   *Senses 7-14*: Clearly irrelevant (compass, weight, coin, ship part, mercy, etc.).
4.  **Select the Best Sense**: Sense 3 is the exact definition for a division of a game, specifically mentioning professional basketball.
5.  **Format Output**: The user requested a JSON object with the index. The index for the selected sense is 3.


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

[User]
Target lemma: minute
Target surface form: minutes
Context:
Teletovic had already begun to stand out as the best on his team with 13 points, even though Splitter's "six fewer" points already signaled that it wasn't going to be the best night for the Brazilian. But the game, despite being headed for halftime, was not more decidedand the Maccabees tried to remind the Vitorians that not just anybody wins on their court, and with the 'hand of Elias' putting the pressure on, they managed to get involved in the game. Eidson and Pnini played a decisive role in the "yellows'" return to the light. More disadvantages Ivanovic's players, injured but far from dead, needed to run a couple of plays correctly before they could breathe, and that's when the machine gun Marza Teletovic arrived, with three almost consecutive three-pointers and the help of English and Ribas, he brought the scoreboard back to a reassuring lead (54-67), which the home team managed to narrow down at the end of the third quarter (57-67). The Alavas worked themselves to the bone in the last period, and English and San Emeterio (65-75) had already made it clear that they were not going to let anyone take away what they had earned during the first thirty <t>minutes</t>. However, Pnini and Eidson, the best on their team, did not give up and tried to keep their team alive from the three-point line (70-77).

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=minute%1:28:00:: | definition=a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour | synonyms=min | examples=he ran a 4 minute mile
2. sense_key=minute%1:28:01:: | definition=an indefinitely short time | synonyms=moment, mo, second, bit | examples=wait just a moment; in a mo
3. sense_key=minute%1:28:02:: | definition=a particular point in time | synonyms=moment, second, instant | examples=the moment he arrived the party began
4. sense_key=minute%1:23:00:: | definition=a unit of angular distance equal to a 60th of a degree | synonyms=arcminute, minute of arc
5. sense_key=minute%1:10:00:: | definition=a short note | examples=the secretary keeps the minutes of the meeting
6. sense_key=minute%1:07:00:: | definition=distance measured by the time taken to cover it | synonyms=hour | 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:
The target word is "minutes" in the context: "The Alavas worked themselves to the bone in the last period, and English and San Emeterio (65-75) had already made it clear that they were not going to let anyone take away what they had earned during the first thirty <t>minutes</t>."

Let me analyze the context:
- This is about a basketball/sports game
- The text mentions "halftime", "third quarter", "last period"
- It refers to "the first thirty minutes" of play
- In basketball, games are divided into time periods (quarters, halves)

The phrase "thirty minutes" with a specific number clearly refers to a measurable unit of time - specifically 30 units of 60 seconds each.

Let me evaluate the candidate senses:

1. sense_key=minute%1:28:00:: | "a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour" - This fits perfectly. "Thirty minutes" refers to 30 units of 60 seconds. The context is about the duration of the first part of a basketball game.

2. sense_key=minute%1:28:01:: | "an indefinitely short time" - This doesn't fit because "thirty minutes" is a specific, measurable duration, not an indefinitely short time.

3. sense_key=minute%1:28:02:: | "a particular point in time" - This doesn't fit. The text is referring to a duration (thirty minutes), not a particular moment.

4. sense_key=minute%1:23:00:: | "a unit of angular distance" - This is about geometry/astronomy, not relevant here.

5. sense_key=minute%1:10:00:: | "a short note" (like meeting minutes) - This doesn't fit at all.

6. sense_key=minute%1:07:00:: | "distance measured by the time taken to cover it" - This would be used in contexts like "it's 10 minutes away" referring to travel distance. Not applicable here.

The clear answer is sense 1 - the standard unit of time measurement.