[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: concede
Target surface form: conceded
Context:
Go ahead and try me "!! Phil rubbed his forehead wearily. He was beginning to feel woolly. Maybe it would be better to humor the guy and then make an exit. He really didn't expect anything to come of it, and there were a few people "All right ", he <t>conceded</t> finally, "if you must know, I don't get along with the landlord. He keeps riding me because I like to listen to the radio and sing while I'm taking a bath.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=concede%2:32:00:: | definition=admit (to a wrongdoing) | synonyms=profess, confess | examples=She confessed that she had taken the money
2. sense_key=concede%2:32:01:: | definition=be willing to concede | synonyms=yield, grant | examples=I grant you this much
3. sense_key=concede%2:40:00:: | definition=give over; surrender or relinquish to the physical control of another | synonyms=yield, cede, grant
4. sense_key=concede%2:33:00:: | definition=acknowledge defeat | examples=The candidate conceded after enough votes had come in to show that he would lose

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:**
    *   Speaker: Phil.
    *   Situation: Phil is being interrogated or pressured by another character ("the guy"). He is weary, feeling "woolly," and wants to "humor the guy and then make an exit."
    *   Dialogue: "All right," he <t>conceded</t> finally, "if you must know, I don't get along with the landlord..."
    *   Meaning: Phil is giving in to the pressure to speak. He is agreeing to tell the truth (or answer the question) because he feels he has no choice or it's easier than resisting. He isn't necessarily admitting to a crime (wrongdoing) in the strict sense of sense 1, though he is admitting a fact about his life. He is yielding to the request for information.

2.  **Analyze the candidate senses:**
    *   **Sense 1:** `concede%2:32:00::` | definition=admit (to a wrongdoing) | synonyms=profess, confess | examples=She confessed that she had taken the money.
        *   *Fit:* Phil is admitting something (he doesn't get along with the landlord). Is it a "wrongdoing"? Not really. It's a personal conflict. The definition specifically mentions "wrongdoing," and the example involves theft. Phil is just answering a question. While "concede" can mean "admit," sense 1 seems specialized toward confession of guilt.
    *   **Sense 2:** `concede%2:32:01::` | definition=be willing to concede | synonyms=yield, grant | examples=I grant you this much.
        *   *Fit:* This sense involves yielding a point or granting a premise in an argument. "I grant you this much." Phil isn't really debating a point and yielding. He is yielding to the demand to talk.
    *   **Sense 3:** `concede%2:40:00::` | definition=give over; surrender or relinquish to the physical control of another | synonyms=yield, cede, grant.
        *   *Fit:* This is usually about territory or physical control (e.g., concede a goal, concede land). Phil is not physically surrendering anything.
    *   **Sense 4:** `concede%2:33:00::` | definition=acknowledge defeat | examples=The candidate conceded after enough votes had come in to show that he would lose.
        *   *Fit:* This is usually about elections or competitions. Phil is acknowledging that he has lost the struggle to keep his secret or to avoid the conversation. He says "All right," which signals he is giving up his resistance to the interrogation. He acknowledges that the other guy has won this round of the interaction.

3.  **Re-evaluating Sense 1 vs. Sense 2 vs. Sense 4:**
    *   Context: "All right," he conceded finally. He didn't expect anything to come of it... He is humoring the guy.
    *   Sense 1 (Confess wrongdoing): He admits he doesn't get along with the landlord. That's not a wrongdoing.
    *   Sense 2 (Yield/Grant argument): "I grant you this much." This implies a concession in a debate. Phil isn't debating; he is being pestered/harassed/interrogated.
    *   Sense 4 (Acknowledge defeat): While typically used for elections, in conversational English, "concede" often means "giving in" to a demand or pressure. "He conceded to the demands." Here, "All right" signals he is stopping his resistance. He is yielding to the other person's persistence.

    Let's look closer at the WordNet hierarchy. Sense 2 (`concede%2:32:01::`) has synonyms "yield, grant". Sense 4 (`concede%2:33:00::`) has definition "acknowledge defeat".

    Let's look at Sense 1 again: "admit (to a wrongdoing)". Is there a sense for just "admit"?
    Often WordNet distinguishes between "admit facts" and "confess crimes". Sense 1 is specific to wrongdoing ("confess").

    Let's check if there's a broader sense for "admit".
    Wait, let's look at the provided list carefully.
    1. Admit wrongdoing.
    2. Be willing to concede (yield/grant).
    3. Surrender physical control.
    4. Acknowledge defeat.

    Phil says "All right... if you must know". He is acceding to the request. He is yielding. He is not admitting a crime (Sense 1 is out). He is not ceding land (Sense 3 is out).

    Is it Sense 2 or Sense 4?
    Sense 2: "I grant you this much" - usually about a point of logic or fact.
    Sense 4: "Acknowledge defeat" - often used for losing a contest, but also metaphorically for giving up a struggle.

    However, looking at the text "All right," he conceded... "if you must know...".
    The act of saying "All right" after being worn down is a form of **yielding**.
    Let's look at the synonyms for Sense 2: "yield, grant".
    Let's look at Sense 4: "Acknowledge defeat".

    In many WordNet versions, "concede" has a sense related to "admit, acknowledge" (e.g., concede an argument).
    But looking at the specific indexed senses provided here:

    Sense 2 (`concede%2:32:01::`): "be willing to concede". Gloss is "be willing to concede". Synonyms: yield, grant. Example: "I grant you this much."
    Sense 4 (`concede%2:33:00::`): "acknowledge defeat".

    Phil is yielding to the pressure. He is not acknowledging defeat in a formal contest, but he is submitting to the other's will.
    Sense 2 seems to capture the "yielding" aspect of a conversation.
    However, Sense 1 ("admit") is also a strong contender if we ignore the "wrongdoing" constraint, but WordNet definitions are specific. Sense 1 specifies "wrongdoing". Liking the radio is not a wrongdoing.

    Is there a sense missing?
    Commonly, "concede" means "admit that something is true or valid." (e.g., "He conceded that the error was his").
    The provided senses are:
    1. admit (wrongdoing)
    2. yield/grant (point)
    3. surrender (physical)
    4. acknowledge defeat

    Phil is yielding his position of silence. He is "granting" the request. He is making a concession.
    The definition of Sense 2 is "be willing to concede". This is a recursive definition, which is unhelpful on its own, but the synonyms "yield, grant" and example "I grant you this much" point to conceding a point in a discussion.
    Phil is conceding the *argument* about whether he will talk or not. He is yielding to the demand.

    Sense 4 (Acknowledge defeat) usually implies the end of a competitive endeavor. While Phil is giving up, Sense 2 ("yield") seems more appropriate for the dynamic of a conversation where one person pressures another until they agree to speak. "All right" is a marker of yielding/granting the request.

    Let's reconsider Sense 1. "Admit (to a wrongdoing)". Is the context implying he *is* doing something wrong? "I don't get along with the landlord... keeps riding me..." No, Phil views himself as the victim or just a regular guy. He isn't confessing.

    Let's reconsider Sense 2 vs Sense 4 again.
    Sense 2 is about conceding a point. "I grant you this much." Phil is not granting a point in a debate. He is answering a question.
    Sense 4 is about acknowledging defeat. Phil has been worn down ("rubbed his forehead wearily", "humor the guy"). He has lost the battle of wills to remain silent. He is acknowledging that he must answer. This fits the "giving in" aspect of Sense 4.

    However, let's look at Sense 2 again. Synonyms: yield, grant.
    Is there a general sense of "yield" here? Yes.

    Let's look at the mapping to WordNet 3.0/3.1.
    `concede%2:32:00::` = admit/make a clean breast of (confess).
    `concede%2:32:01::` = be willing to concede (yield/grant).
    `concede%2:40:00::` = give over; surrender... (physical).
    `concede%2:33:00::` = acknowledge defeat (election).

    Actually, there is often a sense "admit, acknowledge" which is different from "confess".
    Example: "He conceded the point."
    The provided sense 2 definition "be willing to concede" is vague, but the example "I grant you this much" suggests agreeing to a premise.
    The provided sense 4 definition "acknowledge defeat" suggests ending a contest.

    Phil says "All right" and "if you must know".
    He is giving in.

    Let's consider usage. If someone asks you a question repeatedly and you finally say "All right, I'll tell you," you are **yielding**.
    Sense 2 has the synonym "yield". Sense 4 has the definition "acknowledge defeat".
    While Sense 4 is standard for "concede an election," Sense 2 (yield) covers "concede a point" or "concede an argument."
    Phil has been holding out. He is now conceding his position. This is closer to Sense 4 (defeat) in spirit (he lost the argument about whether he would talk), but WordNet often separates "concede a point" (Sense 2) from "concede defeat" (Sense 4).

    However, Sense 2 is usually "I concede that X is true." Phil says "All right... I don't get along..." The "All right" is the concession of the *will*, the "I don't get along" is the content.
    He is conceding to the demand.

    Let's look at the gloss for Sense 2 again: "be willing to concede". This is a very bad gloss. But the synset members might be "yield", "grant". "I grant you this much."

    Let's look at Sense 4. "Acknowledge defeat."

    Let's check if there is a sense "Admit" that isn't Sense 1.
    In WordNet 3.1:
    1. concede, yield, grant -- (be willing to concede; "I grant you this much...")
    2. concede, profess, confess -- (admit (to a wrongdoing); "She confessed...")
    3. concede, yield, cede, grant -- (give over; surrender...)
    4. concede -- (acknowledge defeat; "The candidate conceded...")

    Wait, usually there is a sense for "acknowledge/accept as true".
    If the provided list is exhaustive:
    Sense 1: Confess crime. (No)
    Sense 3: Surrender land. (No)

    It's between Sense 2 and Sense 4.
    Sense 2: "be willing to concede". Example: "I grant you this much". This is used when acknowledging a fact in a debate.
    Sense 4: "acknowledge defeat". Example: candidate conceded.

    Phil is not saying "You are right about me." He is saying "Okay, I will talk to you." He is stopping the resistance.
    "He yielded finally." -> This fits Sense 2's synonym "yield".
    "He acknowledged defeat finally." -> This fits Sense 4's definition.

    Which is better?
    The context is "humor the guy", "make an exit". Phil isn't treating this as a formal contest he lost. He is pragmatically yielding to pressure to expedite his departure. The emotional tone fits "yielding" (Sense 2 synonym) better than the formal "acknowledging defeat" (Sense 4). Sense 4 has a very specific connotation of losing an election or match. Sense 2 (Yield/Grant) is more about interpersonal dynamics or argumentative points. "He yielded to the request."

    Therefore, Sense 2 seems the best fit among the imperfect options. It captures the "yielding" to the other person's insistence.

    However, checking the "schematic" nature of WordNet.
    Sense 2 (`concede%2:32:01::`) maps to the synset {yield, grant, concede}.
    Sense 4 (`concede%2:33:00::`) maps to the synset {concede} (sometimes with 'give up' or similar).

    If I say "He yielded to the pressure," that is a valid usage. Sense 2 includes "yield".
    Sense 4 examples are strictly about voting/defeat.

    Let's try to find a reason for Sense 1 again. "admit". "He conceded finally... I don't get along with the landlord." Is he admitting a fact? Yes. Is it wrongdoing? No. Sense 1 is strictly wrongdoing/confession. So Sense 1 is out.

    Choice: Sense 2.
    Reasoning: The act of saying "All right" after being pressured is an act of yielding. Sense 2 includes the synonym "yield" and the concept of granting/conceding a point (or in this case, the conversation itself). Sense 4 is too specific to formal defeat/elections. Sense 3 is physical. Sense 1 is criminal confession.

    Let's verify Sense 2's example: "I grant you this much."
    This is usually epistemic concession (I agree that X is true).
    Phil's concession is practical concession (I agree to do X).
    Does WordNet capture practical concession?
    Sense 2 definition "be willing to concede" is the only place "yield" appears as a synonym (besides Sense 3, which is physical). Since Phil is yielding his resistance, Sense 2 is the correct choice via the synonym "yield".

    One might argue Sense 4 is "acknowledge defeat" and Phil is admitting he can't escape the conversation. But the specific definition and example of Sense 2 ("yield") is broader and fits the conversational yielding better than the specific "acknowledge defeat" (election) sense.

    Actually, let's look at the synset IDs in WordNet 3.
    `concede%2:32:01::` corresponds to `concede%2:32:01:: "be willing to concede"`.
    The synset is `00241689` "yield, grant, concede".
    Gloss: "be willing to concede."
    Example: "I grant you this much."

    `concede%2:33:00::` corresponds to `concede%2:33:00:: "acknowledge defeat"`.
    Synset `00241732` "concede".
    Example: "The candidate conceded..."

    Phil is yielding. He is not acknowledging defeat in a contest. He is humoring someone. He is "yielding" to the pestering.
    Therefore, Sense 2.


attempt_kind: initial

status: success

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

[User]
Target lemma: know
Target surface form: know
Context:
Go ahead and try me "!! Phil rubbed his forehead wearily. He was beginning to feel woolly. Maybe it would be better to humor the guy and then make an exit. He really didn't expect anything to come of it, and there were a few people "All right ", he conceded finally, "if you must <t>know</t>, I don't get along with the landlord. He keeps riding me because I like to listen to the radio and sing while I'm taking a bath.

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

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

finish_reason: stop

role: assistant

reasoning_content:
The target word is "know" in the context: "if you must know, I don't get along with the landlord."

Let me analyze the context:
- Phil is being asked to reveal information
- The phrase "if you must know" is an idiomatic expression
- Phil is explaining why he doesn't get along with his landlord
- He's sharing a fact or piece of information about his relationship with the landlord

Let me look at each candidate sense:

1. sense_key=know%2:31:01:: | definition=be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about | examples="I know that the President lied to the people; I want to know who is winning the game!"
   - This is about being aware of a fact or having information
   - In this context, "if you must know" is about acquiring/sharing factual information
   - The person wants to know something specific (why Phil doesn't get along with the landlord)

2. sense_key=know%2:31:03:: | definition=know how to do or perform something | examples="She knows how to knit; Does your husband know how to cook?"
   - This is about knowing how to do something (skills)
   - Not applicable here

3. sense_key=know%2:31:02:: | definition=be aware of the truth of something; have a belief or faith in something; regard as true beyond any doubt | examples="I know that I left the key on the table; Galileo knew that the earth moves around the sun"
   - This is about certainty/conviction about truths
   - Not the best fit

4. sense_key=know%2:31:00:: | definition=be familiar or acquainted with a person or an object | examples="She doesn't know this composer; Do you know my sister?"
   - This is about familiarity with people or objects
   - Not applicable

5. sense_key=know%2:31:04:: | definition=have firsthand knowledge of states, situations, emotions, or sensations | synonyms=experience, live | examples="I know the feeling!; have you ever known hunger?"
   - This is about experiential knowledge
   - Not applicable

6. sense_key=know%2:31:06:: | definition=accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority | synonyms=acknowledge, recognize, recognise | examples="The Crown Prince was acknowledged as the true heir to the throne; We do not recognize your gods"
   - This is about acknowledging authority
   - Not applicable

7. sense_key=know%2:31:15:: | definition=have fixed in the mind | examples="I know Latin; This student knows her irregular verbs"
   - This is about memorized knowledge
   - Not applicable

8. sense_key=know%2:35:00:: | definition=have sexual intercourse with
   - Clearly not applicable

9. sense_key=know%2:31:11:: | definition=know the nature or character of | examples="we all knew her as a big show-off"
   - This is about knowing someone's character
   - Not the primary meaning here

10. sense_key=know%2:31:12:: | definition=be able to distinguish, recognize as being different | examples="The child knows right from wrong"
    - This is about distinguishing
    - Not applicable

11. sense_key=know%2:31:14:: | definition=perceive as familiar | examples="I know this voice!"
    - This is about recognition
    - Not applicable

The context "if you must know" is about wanting to be informed of or being aware of a piece of information (the reason for not getting along with the landlord). The person asking wants to acquire knowledge about a specific fact/information.

Sense 1 (know%2:31:01::) - "be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about" - seems to be the best fit. This captures the meaning of "know" in "if you must know" - wanting to be informed of or aware of specific information.

The answer should be sense_index: 1

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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: keep
Target surface form: keeps
Context:
Phil rubbed his forehead wearily. He was beginning to feel woolly. Maybe it would be better to humor the guy and then make an exit. He really didn't expect anything to come of it, and there were a few people "All right ", he conceded finally, "if you must know, I don't get along with the landlord. He <t>keeps</t> riding me because I like to listen to the radio and sing while I'm taking a bath. He says the neighbors complain, but I don't believe it.

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

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

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the target word and context:**
    *   Target lemma: `keep`
    *   Target surface form: `keeps`
    *   Context sentence: "He [the landlord] <t>keeps</t> riding me because I like to listen to the radio..."
    *   Meaning: The landlord repeatedly or persistently bothers/reprimands the speaker. The construction "keeps [verb]-ing" is the key here. It indicates the continuation of an action.

2.  **Analyze the candidate senses:**

    *   **Sense 1 (keep%2:42:00::):** "keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g." -> Synonyms: maintain, hold. Examples: "keep clean", "hold in place". This usually relates to transitive verbs with adjectives or nouns (keep him happy, keep him prisoner). It doesn't fit "keeps riding me" well.
    *   **Sense 2 (keep%2:42:07::):** "continue a certain state, condition, or activity" -> Synonyms: continue, go on, proceed, go along. Examples: "Keep on working!", "We continued to work into the night".
        *   The construction "keeps riding me" means "continues to ride me" or "persists in riding me".
        *   This sense specifically captures the aspect of continuation/persistence of an action, often used with V-ing (keep doing something).
        *   The example "Keep on working!" strongly aligns with the structure "keeps riding me".
    *   **Sense 3 (keep%2:40:00::):** "retain possession of" -> Synonyms: hold on. Examples: "Can I keep my old stuffed animals?". No, this is about ownership.
    *   **Sense 4 (keep%2:41:01::):** "stop (someone or something) from doing something..." -> Synonyms: prevent. Examples: "His snoring kept me from falling asleep". This is the "keep from" construction. The context is "keeps riding", not "keeps from".
    *   **Sense 5 (keep%2:41:03::):** "conform one's action or practice to" -> Synonyms: observe. Examples: "keep appointments". Irrelevant.
    *   **Sense 6 (keep%2:31:00::):** "stick to correctly or closely" -> Synonyms: observe, maintain. Examples: "keep time". Irrelevant.
    *   **Sense 7 (keep%2:40:01::):** "look after; be the keeper of". Irrelevant.
    *   **Sense 8 (keep%2:32:00::):** "maintain by writing regular records". Irrelevant.
    *   **Sense 9 (keep%2:42:01::):** "supply with room and board". Irrelevant.
    *   **Sense 10 (keep%2:41:02::):** "allow to remain...". Irrelevant.
    *   **Sense 11 (keep%2:34:00::):** "supply with necessities". Irrelevant.
    *   **Sense 12 (keep%2:42:03::):** "fail to spoil or rot". Irrelevant.
    *   **Sense 13 (keep%2:41:05::):** "behave as expected...". Irrelevant.
    *   **Sense 14 (keep%2:41:00::):** "keep under control; keep in check". Irrelevant.
    *   **Sense 15 (keep%2:42:02::):** "maintain in safety". Irrelevant.
    *   **Sense 16 (keep%2:42:12::):** "raise" (animals). Irrelevant.
    *   **Sense 17 (keep%2:40:09::):** "retain rights to". Irrelevant.
    *   **Sense 18 (keep%2:40:13::):** "store or keep customarily". Irrelevant.
    *   **Sense 19 (keep%2:40:12::):** "have as a supply". Irrelevant.
    *   **Sense 20 (keep%2:40:10::):** "maintain for use and service". Irrelevant.
    *   **Sense 21 (keep%2:35:10::):** "hold and prevent from leaving". Irrelevant.
    *   **Sense 22 (keep%2:30:10::):** "prevent (food) from rotting". Irrelevant.

3.  **Evaluate the best match:**
    *   The sentence "He keeps riding me" means he continues to bother/reprimand/harass me.
    *   Sense 2 defines the meaning as "continue a certain state, condition, or activity".
    *   The synonyms "continue", "go on" fit perfectly ("He continues riding me").
    *   The example "Keep on working!" shares the V-ing structure (or similar aspectual meaning).
    *   Therefore, Sense 2 is the correct choice.

4.  **Final Formatting:**
    *   The instructions ask for a JSON object with the sense index.
    *   Index selected: 2.

    JSON: `{"sense_index": 2}`

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: ride
Target surface form: riding
Context:
Phil rubbed his forehead wearily. He was beginning to feel woolly. Maybe it would be better to humor the guy and then make an exit. He really didn't expect anything to come of it, and there were a few people "All right ", he conceded finally, "if you must know, I don't get along with the landlord. He keeps <t>riding</t> me because I like to listen to the radio and sing while I'm taking a bath. He says the neighbors complain, but I don't believe it.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=ride%2:38:01:: | definition=sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions | synonyms=sit | examples=She never sat a horse!; Did you ever ride a camel?
2. sense_key=ride%2:38:00:: | definition=be carried or travel on or in a vehicle | examples=I ride to work in a bus; He rides the subway downtown every day
3. sense_key=ride%2:42:00:: | definition=continue undisturbed and without interference | examples=Let it ride
4. sense_key=ride%2:38:02:: | definition=move like a floating object | examples=The moon rode high in the night sky
5. sense_key=ride%2:32:00:: | definition=harass with persistent criticism or carping | synonyms=tease, razz, rag, cod, tantalize, tantalise | examples=The children teased the new teacher; Don't ride me so hard over my failure
6. sense_key=ride%2:42:04:: | definition=be sustained or supported or borne | examples=His glasses rode high on his nose; The child rode on his mother's hips
7. sense_key=ride%2:42:03:: | definition=have certain properties when driven | synonyms=drive | examples=This car rides smoothly; My new truck drives well
8. sense_key=ride%2:42:07:: | definition=be contingent on | synonyms=depend on, devolve on, depend upon, turn on, hinge on, hinge upon | examples=The outcomes rides on the results of the election; Your grade will depends on your homework
9. sense_key=ride%2:42:02:: | definition=lie moored or anchored | examples=Ship rides at anchor
10. sense_key=ride%2:38:04:: | definition=sit on and control a vehicle | examples=He rides his bicycle to work every day; She loves to ride her new motorcycle through town
11. sense_key=ride%2:38:03:: | definition=climb up on the body | examples=Shorts that ride up; This skirt keeps riding up my legs
12. sense_key=ride%2:38:07:: | definition=ride over, along, or through | examples=Ride the freeways of California
13. sense_key=ride%2:35:00:: | definition=keep partially engaged by slightly depressing a pedal with the foot | examples=Don't ride the clutch!
14. sense_key=ride%2:35:03:: | definition=copulate with | synonyms=mount | examples=The bull was riding the cow

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": 5}
```

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 5}
```

reasoning_content:
The target word is "riding" in the context: "He keeps riding me because I like to listen to the radio and sing while I'm taking a bath. He says the neighbors complain, but I don't believe it."
The meaning here is "harass with persistent criticism or carping".
Looking at the candidate senses:
5. sense_key=ride%2:32:00:: | definition=harass with persistent criticism or carping | synonyms=tease, razz, rag, cod, tantalize, tantalise | examples=The children teased the new teacher; Don't ride me so hard over my failure

This perfectly matches the context. "Riding me" means harassing or criticizing me persistently. The example even says "Don't ride me so hard over my failure", which closely matches "He keeps riding me".

The index is 5.

provider: SiliconFlow


[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: like
Target surface form: like
Context:
Phil rubbed his forehead wearily. He was beginning to feel woolly. Maybe it would be better to humor the guy and then make an exit. He really didn't expect anything to come of it, and there were a few people "All right ", he conceded finally, "if you must know, I don't get along with the landlord. He keeps riding me because I <t>like</t> to listen to the radio and sing while I'm taking a bath. He says the neighbors complain, but I don't believe it.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=like%2:37:01:: | definition=prefer or wish to do something | synonyms=wish, care | examples=Do you care to try this dish?; Would you like to come along to the movies?
2. sense_key=like%2:37:05:: | definition=find enjoyable or agreeable | examples=I like jogging; She likes to read Russian novels
3. sense_key=like%2:37:04:: | definition=be fond of | examples=I like my nephews
4. sense_key=like%2:31:00:: | definition=feel about or towards; consider, evaluate, or regard | examples=How did you like the President's speech last night?
5. sense_key=like%2:37:06:: | definition=want to have | examples=I'd like a beer now!

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**:
    *   Sentence: "He keeps riding me because I **like** to listen to the radio and sing while I'm taking a bath."
    *   Speaker: Phil (pretending/humoring someone, or just complaining about a landlord).
    *   Action: The subject (I) likes "to listen to the radio and sing while I'm taking a bath".
    *   Meaning: The subject enjoys this activity. It is a hobby or a habit done for pleasure. The landlord complains about it, implying the subject does it frequently or enthusiastically.

2.  **Analyze the candidate senses**:

    *   **Sense 1: `like%2:37:01::`** (prefer or wish to do something).
        *   Synonyms: wish, care.
        *   Examples: "Do you care to try this dish?", "Would you like to come along...?"
        *   Analysis: This sense often appears in polite requests, offers, or conditional preferences ("I would like to..."). While "I like to listen" *can* imply preference, the context here describes an ongoing habit or enjoyment of an activity, not a specific momentary wish or polite request. The "would like" construction is the primary clue for sense 1 usually. This context is more about general enjoyment.

    *   **Sense 2: `like%2:37:05::`** (find enjoyable or agreeable).
        *   Examples: "I like jogging", "She likes to read Russian novels".
        *   Analysis: This matches perfectly. "I like to listen to the radio..." parallels "I like jogging" or "She likes to read...". It describes finding the activity enjoyable. The infinitive "to listen" follows "like", which matches the example "She likes to read Russian novels". This is the general sense of deriving pleasure from an activity.

    *   **Sense 3: `like%2:37:04::`** (be fond of).
        *   Examples: "I like my nephews".
        *   Analysis: This usually applies to people, living things, or specific objects (nouns). "I like my nephews" vs "I like jogging". The target here is an activity ("to listen to the radio..."). While one can be fond of doing something, sense 2 is specifically defined as "find enjoyable", which fits activities better than "be fond of" (which implies affection).

    *   **Sense 4: `like%2:31:00::`** (feel about or towards; consider, evaluate, or regard).
        *   Examples: "How did you like the President's speech...?"
        *   Analysis: This is about evaluating an event or experience after the fact or querying an opinion. The context is not asking for an evaluation; it's stating a habit/preference.

    *   **Sense 5: `like%2:37:06::`** (want to have).
        *   Examples: "I'd like a beer now!"
        *   Analysis: This implies a desire for possession or consumption. The target is an activity clause ("to listen..."), not a noun phrase object to possess.

3.  **Compare Sense 1 and Sense 2**:
    *   Sense 1 is often distinct in WordNet for "wish/want" contexts (e.g., "I'd like to go"). It's volitional.
    *   Sense 2 is "find enjoyable".
    *   The sentence is "I like to listen to the radio...".
    *   Does it mean "I prefer to listen..." or "I enjoy listening..."?
    *   Context clues: The landlord complains, neighbors complain. This suggests the subject actually *does* it and enjoys it. It's a statement of taste/hobby.
    *   WordNet example for Sense 2: "She likes to read Russian novels". This is the closest structural and semantic match. "I like to listen to the radio" is semantically identical to "She likes to read novels". Both describe habitual enjoyment.
    *   Sense 1 examples ("Do you care to try...", "Would you like to come...") focus on immediate volition or conditional polite requests.
    *   Therefore, Sense 2 is the correct choice.

4.  **Final Selection**:
    *   Sense 2: `like%2:37:05::` maps to index 2.

provider: Chutes


[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: listen
Target surface form: listen
Context:
Phil rubbed his forehead wearily. He was beginning to feel woolly. Maybe it would be better to humor the guy and then make an exit. He really didn't expect anything to come of it, and there were a few people "All right ", he conceded finally, "if you must know, I don't get along with the landlord. He keeps riding me because I like to <t>listen</t> to the radio and sing while I'm taking a bath. He says the neighbors complain, but I don't believe it.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=listen%2:39:00:: | definition=hear with intention | examples=Listen to the sound of this cello
2. sense_key=listen%2:39:01:: | definition=listen and pay attention | synonyms=hear, take heed | examples=Listen to your father; We must hear the expert before we make a decision
3. sense_key=listen%2:41:11:: | definition=pay close attention to; give heed to | synonyms=heed, mind | examples=Heed the advice of the old men

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 "listen" in the context: "He keeps riding me because I like to listen to the radio and sing while I'm taking a bath."

Let's evaluate the candidate senses:
1. listen%2:39:00:: | definition=hear with intention | examples=Listen to the sound of this cello
2. listen%2:39:01:: | definition=listen and pay attention | synonyms=hear, take heed | examples=Listen to your father; We must hear the expert before we make a decision
3. listen%2:41:11:: | definition=pay close attention to; give heed to | synonyms=heed, mind | examples=Heed the advice of the old men

In the context, the person likes to "listen to the radio". This involves hearing the sounds from the radio intentionally (like listening to music, etc.). It does not mean paying attention to advice (sense 3) or listening to someone speaking to pay attention (sense 2, like "listen to your father"). It's simply the act of hearing with intention, focusing on the audio coming from the radio.

Sense 1: "hear with intention" - e.g., "Listen to the sound of this cello", "listen to the radio". Fits perfectly.
Sense 2: "listen and pay attention" - e.g., "Listen to your father". Implies listening to advice or instructions.
Sense 3: "pay close attention to; give heed to" - e.g., "Heed the advice". Definitely not this.

Therefore, Sense 1 is the correct choice.


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

[User]
Target lemma: radio
Target surface form: radio
Context:
Phil rubbed his forehead wearily. He was beginning to feel woolly. Maybe it would be better to humor the guy and then make an exit. He really didn't expect anything to come of it, and there were a few people "All right ", he conceded finally, "if you must know, I don't get along with the landlord. He keeps riding me because I like to listen to the <t>radio</t> and sing while I'm taking a bath. He says the neighbors complain, but I don't believe it.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=radio%1:10:00:: | definition=medium for communication | synonyms=radiocommunication, wireless
2. sense_key=radio%1:06:01:: | definition=an electronic receiver that detects and demodulates and amplifies transmitted signals | synonyms=radio receiver, receiving set, radio set, tuner, wireless
3. sense_key=radio%1:06:00:: | definition=a communication system based on broadcasting electromagnetic waves | synonyms=wireless

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

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the Context:**
    *   The sentence is: "He keeps riding me because I like to listen to the radio and sing while I'm taking a bath."
    *   The key phrase is "listen to the radio".
    *   The context describes a domestic situation (taking a bath, neighbors complaining about noise).
    *   The object "radio" is something physical that produces sound (listening, singing along) and causes disturbance to a landlord/neighbors.
    *   It acts as a receiver of broadcast signals, but the focus is on the device being used in a bathroom setting.

2.  **Analyze the Candidate Senses:**
    *   **Sense 1:** `radio%1:10:00::` | definition="medium for communication" | synonyms="radiocommunication, wireless".
        *   *Analysis:* This refers to the abstract medium or technology (e.g., "Radio changed the way news was spread"). You don't typically "listen to the medium" in this specific phrasing, though you do "listen to the radio" as a medium. However, the context emphasizes the device causing noise in a bathroom. Let's check the other senses.
    *   **Sense 2:** `radio%1:06:01::` | definition="an electronic receiver that detects and demodulates and amplifies transmitted signals" | synonyms="radio receiver, receiving set, radio set, tuner, wireless".
        *   *Analysis:* This refers to the physical apparatus. The phrase "listen to the radio" often implies the physical box, especially in contexts involving placement (in a bathroom), ownership, or physical noise generation. The definition mentions "electronic receiver".
    *   **Sense 3:** `radio%1:06:00::` | definition="a communication system based on broadcasting electromagnetic waves" | synonyms="wireless".
        *   *Analysis:* This refers to the system of broadcasting. Similar to Sense 1, it's more abstract/systemic.

3.  **Distinguish between Sense 1 (Medium) and Sense 2 (Device):**
    *   "Listen to the radio" is a classic ambiguous phrase. It can mean listen to the broadcast content (medium) or listen to the device.
    *   However, the landlord complains about noise. "He keeps riding me because I like to listen to the radio... He says the neighbors complain."
    *   The noise comes from the *device*. You turn on the *device*. You put the *device* in the bathroom.
    *   Sense 2 (radio receiver/radio set) is the physical object.
    *   WordNet usually distinguishes the physical device (receiver) from the medium/broadcasting system.
    *   In this specific context, the character is interacting with a physical object that generates sound loud enough to annoy neighbors. While one "listens to" the medium via the device, the "riding" (harassment) and the "neighbors complain" relates to the physical manifestation of the sound coming from the apparatus.
    *   Let's look at the definitions again.
    *   Sense 1: "medium for communication".
    *   Sense 2: "an electronic receiver...".
    *   Sense 3: "communication system...".
    *   When someone says "I bought a new radio", it is Sense 2. When someone says "I listen to the radio", it can be Sense 1 (the content/medium) or Sense 2 (the device).
    *   However, in WordNet annotation practice, "listen to the radio" often maps to the medium (Sense 1) or the system (Sense 3) depending on the granularity. BUT, let's look closer at the specific glosses provided.
    *   Sense 2 includes "radio set". The context implies a "radio set" being used in a bathroom.
    *   Usually, if the context highlights the physical presence (e.g., "turn on the radio", "the radio broke", "put the radio on the table"), it is Sense 2.
    *   Does "listen to the radio" map to Sense 2? If I say "The radio is too loud", it's Sense 2. Here, the neighbors complain about the noise. Noise is a physical property of the device.
    *   Therefore, the physical entity sense (Sense 2) fits the "noise complaint" context better than the abstract medium sense. The landlord is complaining about the *device* making noise.

4.  **Refining the Decision:**
    *   WordNet 3.0 splits "radio" into:
        *   1:06:00 (system/broadcasting)
        *   1:06:01 (receiver/device)
        *   1:10:00 (medium) -> In some versions, the medium is distinct.
    *   Let's look at the specific candidate list provided in the prompt.
        *   Sense 1: medium.
        *   Sense 2: receiver.
        *   Sense 3: communication system.
    *   Context: "listen to the radio".
    *   If the sentence was "Radio is a dying medium," it's Sense 1.
    *   If the sentence was "I heard it on the radio," it's ambiguous but often the medium.
    *   However, the complaint is about "singing while I'm taking a bath" implying the device is playing music. The neighbors complain about the *sound* coming from the apparatus.
    *   In WordNet, `radio%1:06:01::` (receiver) is the physical box. `radio%1:10:00::` (medium) is the content/medium.
    *   While we often say "I listen to the radio" meaning the medium, the constraint here involves the physical device causing a disturbance.
    *   Let's check standard WSD datasets (like SemCor) for similar patterns.
        *   "Listen to the radio" is often tagged as the medium (Sense 1) because you are listening to the broadcast.
        *   However, if the focus is on the *object* being manipulated or causing a physical obstruction/noise, it's Sense 2.
        *   The prompt asks for a fine-grained distinction.
        *   Let's reconsider Sense 2's definition: "an electronic receiver". This is the hardware.
        *   Let's reconsider Sense 1's definition: "medium for communication".
        *   If I say "I listen to the TV," I mean the device. If I say "I watch TV," I mean the medium. "Listen to the radio" parallels "listen to the TV" (device) or "listen to the news" (content).
        *   BUT, in English, "radio" acts as a mass noun for the medium and a count noun for the device. Here, "the radio" suggests a specific object (the one in the bathroom). "The neighbors complain" suggests the output of that specific object.
    *   Wait, is it Sense 3? "Communication system". Usually refers to the technology as a whole (e.g., "Radio was invented by Marconi"). Not appropriate here.
    *   So it's between Sense 1 and Sense 2.
    *   Is the guy listening to the *medium* or the *receiver*? He is using the receiver to listen to the medium.
    *   Often, WordNet WSD tools tag "listen to the radio" as Sense 1 (medium). Example: "I listen to the radio in the car." (refers to the broadcast).
    *   However, the landlord complains about the *noise*. The noise comes from the *receiver*.
    *   Let's look at Sense 2 synonyms: "radio receiver, receiving set, radio set".
    *   Let's look at Sense 1 synonyms: "radiocommunication, wireless".
    *   If the sentence were "I have a radio in my bathroom," it's Sense 2.
    *   If the sentence is "I like to listen to the radio," it is the most idiomatic usage for consuming content.
    *   However, consider the *consequence*: "He says the neighbors complain." The complaint is about the volume/act. The act involves the device.
    *   Let's look at the Sense 2 gloss again. "an electronic receiver..."
    *   Let's look at the Sense 1 gloss again. "medium for communication".
    *   In fine-grained WSD, if the context involves physical interaction (turning knobs, placing it somewhere, or in this case, it creating noise disturbance where the device is the source), Sense 2 is often preferred. The device is the direct object of the noise complaint logic.
    *   However, standard annotated corpora often tag "listen to the radio" as the medium. But "buy a radio" is the device.
    *   Let's look at the context sentence again: "...I like to listen to the radio and sing..."
    *   It's about the activity of consumption.
    *   But why does the landlord care? The physical noise.
    *   Let's try to find a precedent in similar WSD tasks. Usually, if the determiner "the" is used with "radio" in the phrase "listen to the radio", it acts as a functional shift for the medium.
    *   BUT, if I replace it: "I like to listen to the radio receiver". That sounds clunky but accurate. "I like to listen to the medium". That sounds wrong.
    *   Therefore, the object of the preposition "to" is the device, which transmits the medium.
    *   Actually, let's look at Sense 2 again. It is the "receiver".
    *   Sense 1 is "medium".
    *   Common usage: "I listen to the radio" = I consume the broadcasts.
    *   Is "broadcasts" the same as "medium"? Yes.
    *   Is the *device* the "radio"? Yes.
    *   In "listen to the radio", the word "radio" is being used metonymically for the content or strictly for the device?
    *   If I say "The radio is broken," it's the device (Sense 2).
    *   If I say "There's nothing good on the radio," it's the medium (Sense 1).
    *   The context here: "listen to the radio". This phrase alone is highly ambiguous.
    *   The justification for Sense 2 (Device): The landlord complains about the noise (physical sound emanating from the device). The device is in the bathroom.
    *   The justification for Sense 1 (Medium): The activity "listen to" targets the content/medium.
    *   Which is the dominant reading?
    *   Let's look at the synonyms for Sense 1: "radiocommunication". "I like to listen to radiocommunication" - No.
    *   Let's look at the synonyms for Sense 2: "radio set". "I like to listen to the radio set" - Possible, but stiff.
    *   Let's look at Sense 3 synonyms: "wireless". "I like to listen to the wireless" - Archaic, but refers to the device.
    *   In WordNet 3.0/3.1:
        *   `radio%1:06:01` (the device).
        *   `radio%1:10:00` (the medium).
    *   Often, "radio" as the medium is defined as "transmission by radio waves".
    *   Let's check if Sense 1 definition "medium for communication" fits better. A medium is a channel. "I listen to the channel".
    *   Let's check if Sense 2 definition "electronic receiver" fits better. "I listen to the receiver". You listen *to* the sound coming *from* the receiver.
    *   Given the landlord complaint context ("neighbors complain"), the physical aspect is highlighted. The neighbors aren't complaining about the abstract concept of broadcasting; they are complaining about the noise from the apparatus.
    *   Therefore, the physical device sense (Sense 2) is the most logical choice for this specific context involving a noise complaint and a bathroom setting. The physical presence is necessary for the conflict.

    *   Wait, let me double check standard SemCor annotations for "listen to the radio".
    *   Often, "radio" in "on the radio" or "listen to the radio" is tagged as the medium (broadcasting) in some schemes, but others tag it as the receiver.
    *   Let's look at the glosses again.
    *   Sense 1: "medium for communication". Gloss often involves "broadcasting".
    *   Sense 2: "electronic receiver".
    *   If I say "I turned off the radio", it's Sense 2.
    *   If I say "I listen to the radio", I am using the radio (device) to access the radio (medium).
    *   In WSD, we look for clues. "Taking a bath" -> location. "Neighbors complain" -> physical noise.
    *   The noise comes from the **receiver**.
    *   If he were listening to the **medium**, there would be no complaint unless he was doing it loudly via a device.
    *   The focus of the landlord's grievance is the physical disturbance.
    *   Thus, Sense 2 is the stronger candidate because the context forces the physical instantiation of the concept.

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: sing
Target surface form: sing
Context:
Phil rubbed his forehead wearily. He was beginning to feel woolly. Maybe it would be better to humor the guy and then make an exit. He really didn't expect anything to come of it, and there were a few people "All right ", he conceded finally, "if you must know, I don't get along with the landlord. He keeps riding me because I like to listen to the radio and <t>sing</t> while I'm taking a bath. He says the neighbors complain, but I don't believe it.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=sing%2:36:01:: | definition=deliver by singing | examples=Sing Christmas carols
2. sense_key=sing%2:36:00:: | definition=produce tones with the voice | examples=She was singing while she was cooking; My brother sings very well
3. sense_key=sing%2:32:08:: | definition=to make melodious sounds | examples=The nightingale was singing
4. sense_key=sing%2:32:00:: | definition=make a whining, ringing, or whistling sound | synonyms=whistle | examples=the kettle was singing; the bullet sang past his ear
5. sense_key=sing%2:32:01:: | definition=divulge confidential information or secrets | synonyms=spill the beans, let the cat out of the bag, talk, tattle, blab, peach | examples=Be careful--his secretary talks

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

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the context:** The sentence is: "He keeps riding me because I like to listen to the radio and sing while I'm taking a bath."
    *   Subject: "I" (the speaker, a person).
    *   Action: "sing".
    *   Contextual details: listening to the radio, taking a bath.
    *   Reason for the action: "I like to..." implies a hobby or a voluntary action performed by a human using their voice, usually for enjoyment.
    *   Problem stated: "He says the neighbors complain." This confirms it involves producing sound audible to others.

2.  **Analyze the candidate senses:**

    *   *Sense 1 (sing%2:36:01::)*: "deliver by singing" (e.g., "Sing Christmas carols"). This implies singing *something specific* to convey words or a message. While one might sing along to the radio, the definition focuses on the *delivery* aspect of specific content. It's a transitive sense usually involving a direct object (Sing a song, Sing carols). The sentence says "sing" (intransitive mostly, or implying singing along). This sense is less general than Sense 2.

    *   *Sense 2 (sing%2:36:00::)*: "produce tones with the voice" (e.g., "She was singing while she was cooking"). This is the general sense of a human using their voice to make musical sounds. The example "She was singing while she was cooking" is highly parallel to "sing while I'm taking a bath". It fits perfectly. It covers the act of vocalizing music.

    *   *Sense 3 (sing%2:32:08::)*: "to make melodious sounds" (e.g., "The nightingale was singing"). This sense is typically used for birds or non-human entities making pleasant sounds. While humans can do this, Sense 2 is the specific lexical entry for humans producing tones/voice. WordNet often distinguishes between human vocalization (36) and animal sounds (32) or mechanical sounds (32). The subject here is human ("I").

    *   *Sense 4 (sing%2:32:00::)*: "make a whining, ringing, or whistling sound" (e.g., "the kettle was singing"). This is for inanimate objects (kettles, bullets).

    *   *Sense 5 (sing%2:32:01::)*: "divulge confidential information or secrets" (slang). The context is about taking a bath and the radio, not confessing to a crime or being an informant.

3.  **Compare and Select:**
    *   Sense 2 is the prototypical sense for a human singing (producing musical tones with the voice).
    *   The context "listen to the radio and sing" matches the example for Sense 2 ("singing while she was cooking") almost structurally.
    *   Sense 1 is possible if we assume he is singing specific songs, but Sense 2 is the broader, primary intransitive sense for the activity itself.
    *   Sense 3 is for birds.

    Therefore, Sense 2 is the correct choice.

4.  **Formatting Output:** The user wants a JSON object `{"sense_index": X}`.
    *   Sense 2 corresponds to index 2 (1-based indexing based on the list provided).
    *   Wait, let me double check the list indices.
        *   1: sense_key=sing%2:36:01:: ...
        *   2: sense_key=sing%2:36:00:: ... -> **Winner**
        *   3: sense_key=sing%2:32:08:: ...
        *   4: sense_key=sing%2:32:00:: ...
        *   5: sense_key=sing%2:32:01:: ...

    The winner is Sense2.

provider: Together


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

[User]
Target lemma: bath
Target surface form: bath
Context:
Phil rubbed his forehead wearily. He was beginning to feel woolly. Maybe it would be better to humor the guy and then make an exit. He really didn't expect anything to come of it, and there were a few people "All right ", he conceded finally, "if you must know, I don't get along with the landlord. He keeps riding me because I like to listen to the radio and sing while I'm taking a <t>bath</t>. He says the neighbors complain, but I don't believe it.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=bath%1:06:02:: | definition=a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it) | examples=she soaked the etching in an acid bath
2. sense_key=bath%1:04:00:: | definition=you soak and wash your body in a bathtub | examples=he has a good bath every morning
3. sense_key=bath%1:06:00:: | definition=a relatively large open container that you fill with water and use to wash the body | synonyms=bathtub, bathing tub, tub
4. sense_key=bath%1:23:00:: | definition=an ancient Hebrew liquid measure equal to about 10 gallons
5. sense_key=bath%1:15:00:: | definition=a town in southwestern England on the River Avon; famous for its hot springs and Roman remains
6. sense_key=bath%1:06:01:: | definition=a room (as in a residence) containing a bathtub or shower and usually a washbasin and toilet | synonyms=bathroom

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

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

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

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the target lemma and surface form:** The target is "bath", surface form "bath".
2.  **Analyze the context:**
    *   Sentence: "He keeps riding me because I like to listen to the radio and sing while I'm taking a <t>bath</t>."
    *   Action: The person is *taking* a bath.
    *   Activity: Listening to the radio and singing while doing this.
    *   Implication: This involves washing oneself. The phrase "taking a bath" is a strong collocation.
3.  **Analyze the candidate senses:**
    *   Sense 1: `bath%1:06:02::` - Definition: "a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed..." (e.g., acid bath). This is a technical/industrial sense or refers to the liquid medium in a container. Not fitting for "taking a bath" in a residential setting involving singing.
    *   Sense 2: `bath%1:04:00::` - Definition: "you soak and wash your body in a bathtub". Example: "he has a good bath every morning". This refers to the *act* or *event* of bathing. The context says "taking a bath". "Taking a bath" usually refers to the act/process of washing oneself.
    *   Sense 3: `bath%1:06:00::` - Definition: "a relatively large open container that you fill with water and use to wash the body". Synonyms: bathtub, tub. This refers to the physical *object* (the tub). Can one "take a bathtub"? No, one "takes a bath" (the act) *in* a bathtub (the object).
    *   Sense 4: `bath%1:23:00::` - Ancient Hebrew liquid measure. Irrelevant.
    *   Sense 5: `bath%1:15:00::` - Town in England. Irrelevant.
    *   Sense 6: `bath%1:06:01::` - Definition: "a room ... containing a bathtub". Synonyms: bathroom. One doesn't "take a room" in the sense of washing oneself.
4.  **Disambiguate between Sense 2 and Sense 3:**
    *   The phrase is "taking a bath".
    *   Sense 3 is the *container* (bathtub). You don't "take a container". You might "take a bath" (the event/act).
    *   Sense 2 is the *act* of soaking and washing.
    *   Wait, let's look at WordNet hierarchies and typical usage mappings.
    *   WordNet 3.1 (or 3.0) usually distinguishes between the act/event and the artifact.
    *   Sense 2 (act/event): "you soak and wash your body in a bathtub".
    *   Sense 3 (artifact): "a relatively large open container".
    *   Context: "while I'm taking a bath".
    *   Grammatically: "taking a [noun]".
    *   If the noun is the act (deverbal noun), it fits perfectly. "Taking a wash", "taking a walk", "taking a shower".
    *   If the noun is the object, "taking a [object]" usually means acquiring it (e.g., "taking a bribe") or sometimes usage but usually requires different syntax (e.g., "using the bath").
    *   Therefore, the intended meaning is the act of washing.
    *   Let's check the sense indices provided in the prompt.
        *   1: `bath%1:06:02::` (Vessel/liquid for processing)
        *   2: `bath%1:04:00::` (Act of washing) -> This matches "taking a bath".
        *   3: `bath%1:06:00::` (Container/Tub)
        *   ...
    *   The verb "taking" combined with "bath" strongly points to the event/activity sense.
    *   Let's re-verify Sense 2 definition: "you soak and wash your body in a bathtub".
    *   Let's re-verify Sense 3 definition: "a relatively large open container...".
    *   The context involves singing while doing it. You sing while performing the act of bathing. You don't sing while you *are* the container.
    *   Therefore, Sense 2 is the correct choice.

5.  **Final Check:**
    *   Target: "taking a bath".
    *   Sense 2: Act of washing. Fits "taking a bath".
    *   Sense 3: Bathtub. Does not fit "taking a bathtub".
    *   Conclusion: Sense 2.

    Note: Some dictionaries might conflate these, but in WordNet fine-grained distinctions, the act vs the object are separate synsets.
    Synset 1: {bath} (act) - `bath%1:04:00::`
    Synset 2: {bathtub, bathing_tub, bath, tub} (artifact) - `bath%1:06:00::`

    The prompt asks for the indexed sense.
    Sense index 2 corresponds to the act.

    Is there any ambiguity where "bath" refers to the liquid? "The bath was too hot". Even then, "taking a bath" is an idiom/collocation for the act.
    The context says "sing while I'm taking a bath". The activity is the frame.
    So, Sense 2.

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: say
Target surface form: says
Context:
He was beginning to feel woolly. Maybe it would be better to humor the guy and then make an exit. He really didn't expect anything to come of it, and there were a few people "All right ", he conceded finally, "if you must know, I don't get along with the landlord. He keeps riding me because I like to listen to the radio and sing while I'm taking a bath. He <t>says</t> the neighbors complain, but I don't believe it. Why don't they tell me themselves if it bothers them "?

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

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

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the target word and context:**
    *   Target lemma: *say*
    *   Target surface form: *says*
    *   Context: "He [the landlord] **says** the neighbors complain, but I don't believe it."
    *   Meaning in context: The landlord is asserting something (that neighbors complain). The speaker doubts the truth of this assertion ("but I don't believe it"). The landlord is reporting a fact or state of affairs, likely as an excuse or reason for "riding" the speaker.

2.  **Analyze the candidate senses:**

    *   *Sense 1 (say%2:32:00::):* "express in words". Synonyms: state, tell. Examples: "He said that he wanted to marry her".
        *   Evaluation: This is the most general sense. It fits almost any usage of "say". It's a "catch-all" for verbal communication. The landlord is expressing words. However, is there a more specific sense?

    *   *Sense 2 (say%2:32:01::):* "report or maintain". Synonyms: allege, aver. Examples: "He alleged that he was the victim of a crime; He said it was too late to intervene in the war".
        *   Evaluation: The context involves a claim that might not be true ("but I don't believe it"). The landlord is claiming/maintaining that neighbors complain. The speaker suspects the landlord is making it up (alleging it falsely). This sense captures the nuance of asserting a proposition that might be disputed or is presented as a report. "He says X, but I don't believe it" strongly suggests the "allege/maintain" aspect. In WordNet, the distinction between Sense 1 and Sense 2 often hinges on the content being a report or an allegation rather than just a simple speech act. The example "He said it was too late to intervene" fits the structure of stating a perceived fact or opinion. Here, the landlord is using this statement as a justification.

    *   *Sense 3 (say%2:32:03::):* "express a supposition". Synonyms: suppose.
        *   Evaluation: Incorrect. The landlord isn't supposing/hypothesizing; he is stating it as a fact (whether true or false).

    *   *Sense 4 (say%2:42:00::):* "have or contain a certain wording or form". Synonyms: read.
        *   Evaluation: Incorrect. The subject is a person (landlord), not a text/clock/sign.

    *   *Sense 5 (say%2:32:04::):* "give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority". Synonyms: order, tell, enjoin.
        *   Evaluation: Incorrect. The content is "the neighbors complain", not an imperative command.

    *   *Sense 6 (say%2:32:02::):* "speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way".
        *   Evaluation: Incorrect. The focus is not on pronunciation.

    *   *Sense 7 (say%2:32:07::):* "communicate or express nonverbally".
        *   Evaluation: Incorrect. The landlord spoke.

    *   *Sense 8 (say%2:32:15::):* "utter aloud".
        *   Evaluation: Too general/physical, usually for short fixed phrases like "Hello".

    *   *Sense 9 (say%2:32:13::):* "state as one's opinion or judgement; declare".
        *   Evaluation: This is close. "He says the neighbors complain." Is this an opinion or a report? It's framed as a report of external facts. Sense 9 examples usually involve opinions like "I say let's forget this".

    *   *Sense 10 (say%2:32:08::):* "recite or repeat a fixed text".
        *   Evaluation: Incorrect.

    *   *Sense 11 (say%2:32:09::):* "indicate" (clocks, signs).
        *   Evaluation: Incorrect.

3.  **Compare Sense 1 vs. Sense 2:**

    *   *Sense 1:* General expression in words. "He said he wanted to marry her."
    *   *Sense 2:* Report or maintain. "He alleged that he was the victim of a crime."

    Let's look at the specific context: "He says the neighbors complain, but I don't believe it."
    The speaker questions the veracity of the statement. When someone "says" something that is being framed as a potential falsehood or a formal justification/report, Sense 2 (report or maintain/allege) is often the finer-grained choice in WordNet annotations compared to the generic Sense 1.

    However, Sense 1 is very broad. Let's check the WordNet hierarchy or typical usage guidelines for WSD.
    Sense 1 is usually the default for "He says [clause]".
    Sense 2 is often used for "say" when it means "claim" or "allege".
    The example for Sense 2 is "He said it was too late to intervene".
    The example for Sense 1 is "He said that he wanted to marry her".

    Is the landlord "alleging"? He is giving a reason for his behavior. The speaker doubts it. The doubt suggests the statement acts as a claim (Sense 2).
    But is it distinct enough from Sense 1?
    Let's look at the definition of Sense 2 again: "report or maintain".
    The landlord is maintaining that the neighbors complain.

    Let's look at Sense 1 again: "express in words".

    Often, Sense 1 is selected for simple quotative frames ("He said X"). Sense 2 is selected when there is a nuance of reporting or alleging facts that are external or contested.
    In standard WSD datasets (like SemCor), *say* is frequently tagged as Sense 1. However, the specific definition "report or maintain" and synonym "allege" fits the context of a disputed fact ("but I don't believe it") very well.

    Let's consider the phrase "He says the neighbors complain".
    This is a report of an event/situation.
    Sense 1 examples: "He said that he wanted to marry her" (desire/opinion).
    Sense 2 examples: "He alleged that he was the victim of a crime" (claim of fact).
    The landlord is making a claim of fact about the neighbors.

    Let's try to distinguish.
    If I say "He says he is happy", is it 1 or 2? Usually 1.
    If I say "He says he is a doctor", it could be 2 (alleging).
    Here: "He says the neighbors complain". This is a report of an external situation.

    Let's look at the Sense 2 example again: "He said it was too late to intervene in the war". This is a judgment/opinion about a state of affairs.
    The definition "report or maintain" is key. "Report" fits "He says the neighbors complain".

    However, Sense 1 is the hypernym or the most general sense. Many WSD systems default to Sense 1 for "say" unless there is a strong modal flavor (like supposition) or authority (order).
    But the prompt asks for the *best* indexed sense based on the schematic glosses.

    Gloss 1: "express in words".
    Gloss 2: "report or maintain".

    The landlord is definitely expressing in words.
    Is he reporting? Yes, reporting the neighbors' reaction.
    Is he maintaining? Yes, using it as a defense/justification.

    The presence of the skepticism ("I don't believe it") leans towards "allege/maintain" (Sense 2). If the statement were accepted as simple speech, Sense 1 is fine. But the context highlights the truth value of the proposition. Sense 2 covers "allege".

    Let's verify if Sense 1 is the "default" that swallows most usages. In many dictionaries, "say" = "utter words". "Say" = "state".
    WordNet 3.0 structure:
    1. say -- (express in words...)
    2. say -- (report or maintain...)

    Usually, if a specific sense exists for "allege/report/maintain", and the context supports that (specifically the skepticism regarding the truth), Sense 2 is the precise choice.

    Compare: "He says he is innocent." -> He alleges/maintains his innocence (Sense 2).
    "He says hello." -> Sense 8 or 1.
    "He says he wants tea." -> Sense 1.

    "He says the neighbors complain." -> He is claiming this is happening. It acts as a justification. The speaker explicitly doubts the truth. This aligns with "allege" (Sense 2).

    Therefore, Sense 2 is the fine-grained correct answer over the generic Sense 1.

    Let's double check Sense 1 again. Synonyms: state, tell.
    Sense 2 synonyms: allege, aver.
    "He alleges the neighbors complain." - Works.
    "He states the neighbors complain." - Works.
    "He tells the neighbors complain." - Incorrect grammar (tell needs an object).

    The skepticism "I don't believe it" is the clincher for "allege/maintain". If the speaker believed it, it would just be reporting. But because the truth is the issue, the landlord is "maintaining" a position.

    Decision: 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: neighbor
Target surface form: neighbors
Context:
He was beginning to feel woolly. Maybe it would be better to humor the guy and then make an exit. He really didn't expect anything to come of it, and there were a few people "All right ", he conceded finally, "if you must know, I don't get along with the landlord. He keeps riding me because I like to listen to the radio and sing while I'm taking a bath. He says the <t>neighbors</t> complain, but I don't believe it. Why don't they tell me themselves if it bothers them "?

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=neighbor%1:18:00:: | definition=a person who lives (or is located) near another | synonyms=neighbour
2. sense_key=neighbor%1:17:00:: | definition=a nearby object of the same kind | synonyms=neighbour | examples=Fort Worth is a neighbor of Dallas; what is the closest neighbor to the Earth?

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: neighbor
    *   Surface form: neighbors (plural noun)

2.  **Analyze the context:**
    *   The speaker is complaining about a landlord.
    *   The landlord claims "the neighbors complain" about the speaker singing in the bath.
    *   The speaker questions why "they" (the neighbors) don't tell him themselves.
    *   The context involves people living in a building or nearby area (landlord/tenant relationship implies residential proximity).
    *   The "neighbors" are entities capable of complaining, hearing singing, and communicating.

3.  **Analyze the candidate senses:**
    *   **Sense 1:** `neighbor%1:18:00::` | Definition: a person who lives (or is located) near another. | Synonyms: neighbour.
    *   **Sense 2:** `neighbor%1:17:00::` | Definition: a nearby object of the same kind. | Synonyms: neighbour. | Examples: "Fort Worth is a neighbor of Dallas", "what is the closest neighbor to the Earth?".

4.  **Compare context with senses:**
    *   *Sense 1* refers to people living near each other. The context mentions a landlord, a tenant, singing in a bath, and noise complaints. This fits perfectly with people living in adjacent apartments or houses. These "neighbors" are animate beings (people) who can complain.
    *   *Sense 2* refers to inanimate objects or geographical entities (cities, planets). While the definition says "object of the same kind," the examples (cities, planets) highlight that this sense is usually used for non-human entities or abstract geographical proximity. The "neighbors" in the text are clearly people who can complain.

5.  **Determine the best sense:**
    *   Sense 1 is the standard definition for human neighbors in a residential setting.
    *   Sense 2 is for things like cities or data structures.

6.  **Format the output:**
    *   The user wants a JSON object: `{"sense_index": X}`.
    *   Since Sense 1 is the correct one, the index is 1.

provider: DigitalOcean


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

[User]
Target lemma: complain
Target surface form: complain
Context:
He was beginning to feel woolly. Maybe it would be better to humor the guy and then make an exit. He really didn't expect anything to come of it, and there were a few people "All right ", he conceded finally, "if you must know, I don't get along with the landlord. He keeps riding me because I like to listen to the radio and sing while I'm taking a bath. He says the neighbors <t>complain</t>, but I don't believe it. Why don't they tell me themselves if it bothers them "?

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=complain%2:32:00:: | definition=express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness | synonyms=kick, plain, sound off, quetch, kvetch | examples=My mother complains all day; She has a lot to kick about
2. sense_key=complain%2:32:01:: | definition=make a formal accusation; bring a formal charge | examples=The plaintiff's lawyer complained that he defendant had physically abused his client

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

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the Context:** The sentence is "He says the neighbors complain, but I don't believe it." The speaker is explaining why the landlord is "riding him" (harassing/nagging him). The reason given is that he listens to the radio and sings in the bath. The landlord claims the neighbors "complain" about this behavior.
2.  **Analyze Sense 1:** "express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness". Synonyms: kick, plain, sound off, kvetch. Examples: "My mother complains all day." This fits the context of neighbors expressing annoyance about noise (singing/radio). They are expressing displeasure to the landlord about the tenant's behavior.
3.  **Analyze Sense 2:** "make a formal accusation; bring a formal charge". Example: "The plaintiff's lawyer complained that he defendant had physically abused his client". This implies a legal or official administrative context. While neighbors could complain to a housing authority, the context here is everyday domestic annoyance (noise from singing), suggesting informal expressions of displeasure rather than a formal legal charge.
4.  **Compare and Decide:** The neighbors are likely annoyed by the noise and expressing that annoyance. This aligns with Sense 1 (expressing discontent/displeasure). It is highly unlikely they are "bringing a formal charge" in the legal sense intended by Sense 2. The landlord is relaying their dissatisfaction.
5.  **Format Output:** The user wants a JSON object `{"sense_index": X}` where X is the index of the chosen sense. Sense 1 is the correct one.

provider: AtlasCloud


[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: believe
Target surface form: believe
Context:
He was beginning to feel woolly. Maybe it would be better to humor the guy and then make an exit. He really didn't expect anything to come of it, and there were a few people "All right ", he conceded finally, "if you must know, I don't get along with the landlord. He keeps riding me because I like to listen to the radio and sing while I'm taking a bath. He says the neighbors complain, but I don't <t>believe</t> it. Why don't they tell me themselves if it bothers them "?

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=believe%2:31:00:: | definition=accept as true; take to be true | examples=I believed his report; We didn't believe his stories from the War
2. sense_key=believe%2:31:04:: | definition=judge or regard; look upon; judge | synonyms=think, consider, conceive | examples=I think he is very smart; I believe her to be very smart
3. sense_key=believe%2:31:03:: | definition=be confident about something | synonyms=trust | examples=I believe that he will come back from the war
4. sense_key=believe%2:31:01:: | definition=follow a credo; have a faith; be a believer | examples=When you hear his sermons, you will be able to believe, too
5. sense_key=believe%2:31:02:: | definition=credit with veracity | examples=You cannot believe this man; Should we believe a publication like the National Enquirer?

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: "He says the neighbors complain, but I don't believe it."
The speaker is saying they do not accept as true the claim that the neighbors complain.
Let's evaluate the candidate senses:
1. accept as true; take to be true. (I don't believe it = I don't accept it as true). This fits perfectly.
2. judge or regard; look upon; judge. (Usually used with a person as object, e.g., I believe him to be smart). Doesn't fit "believe it".
3. be confident about something. Doesn't fit "I don't believe it" in this context.
4. follow a credo; have a faith; be a believer. Doesn't fit.
5. credit with veracity. Usually "believe someone", e.g., "You cannot believe this man." Here the object is "it" (the claim).

The phrase "I don't believe it" means "I don't accept it as true."
Sense 1 fits best.


[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: tell
Target surface form: tell
Context:
Maybe it would be better to humor the guy and then make an exit. He really didn't expect anything to come of it, and there were a few people "All right ", he conceded finally, "if you must know, I don't get along with the landlord. He keeps riding me because I like to listen to the radio and sing while I'm taking a bath. He says the neighbors complain, but I don't believe it. Why don't they <t>tell</t> me themselves if it bothers them "? The man closed his eyes and nodded.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=tell%2:32:04:: | definition=express in words | synonyms=state, say | examples=He said that he wanted to marry her; tell me what is bothering you
2. sense_key=tell%2:32:00:: | definition=let something be known | examples=Tell them that you will be late
3. sense_key=tell%2:32:01:: | definition=narrate or give a detailed account of | synonyms=narrate, recount, recite | examples=Tell what happened; The father told a story to his child
4. sense_key=tell%2:32:02:: | definition=give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority | synonyms=order, enjoin, say | examples=I said to him to go home; She ordered him to do the shopping
5. sense_key=tell%2:31:00:: | definition=discern or comprehend | examples=He could tell that she was unhappy
6. sense_key=tell%2:32:08:: | definition=inform positively and with certainty and confidence | synonyms=assure | examples=I tell you that man is a crook!
7. sense_key=tell%2:32:03:: | definition=give evidence | synonyms=evidence | examples=he was telling on all his former colleague
8. sense_key=tell%2:31:01:: | definition=mark as different | synonyms=distinguish, separate, differentiate, secern, secernate, severalize | examples=We distinguish several kinds of maple

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 "tell" in the context: "Why don't they tell me themselves if it bothers them?"

Let me analyze the context:
- The speaker is wondering why the neighbors don't directly communicate with him about complaints
- The sentence structure is "tell me themselves" - meaning to communicate/inform him directly
- The neighbors would be letting the speaker know about their complaints

Let me look at the candidate senses:

1. **tell%2:32:04::** - "express in words" - synonyms: state, say - examples: "He said that he wanted to marry her"; "tell me what is bothering you"
   - This is about expressing something in words, stating something

2. **tell%2:32:00::** - "let something be known" - examples: "Tell them that you will be late"
   - This is about making information known to someone

3. **tell%2:32:01::** - "narrate or give a detailed account of" - synonyms: narrate, recount, recite
   - This is for storytelling, not applicable here

4. **tell%2:32:02::** - "give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority" - synonyms: order, enjoin, say
   - This is about giving commands, not applicable here

5. **tell%2:31:00::** - "discern or comprehend" - examples: "He could tell that she was unhappy"
   - This is about perceiving/realizing, not applicable here

6. **tell%2:32:08::** - "inform positively and with certainty and confidence" - synonyms: assure
   - This is about assuring someone, not quite fitting

7. **tell%2:32:03::** - "give evidence" - synonyms: evidence
   - This is about giving testimony, not applicable

8. **tell%2:31:01::** - "mark as different" - synonyms: distinguish, separate
   - Not applicable

The best fit seems to be between sense 1 and sense 2.

Sense 1 (tell%2:32:04::) - "express in words" with the example "tell me what is bothering you" - this seems very close to the context where the neighbors would tell the speaker about what bothers them.

Sense 2 (tell%2:32:00::) - "let something be known" with the example "Tell them that you will be late"

In this context, the neighbors would be letting the speaker know about their complaints. The meaning is about communicating information to someone.

Looking at the example for sense 1: "tell me what is bothering you" - this is very similar to the context. The neighbors would tell the speaker that the noise bothers them.

Sense 2's example "Tell them that you will be late" is also about informing someone of something.

The key difference seems to be:
- Sense 1 (express in words) - more about stating/saying something
- Sense 2 (let something be known) - more about informing/making something known

In the context "Why don't they tell me themselves if it bothers them?" - the speaker wants the neighbors to inform him directly. This aligns with sense 2 "let something be known."

Actually, looking more carefully at sense 1, the example "tell me what is bothering you" is almost identical to the context meaning - the neighbors would be telling the speaker about what bothers them. And the definition "express in words" fits well - they would express their complaint in words.

Sense 1 seems like the better fit because:
1. The example "tell me what is bothering you" directly parallels "tell me themselves if it bothers them"
2. "express in words" captures the act of verbally communicating a complaint

Let me reconsider. Sense 2 is "let something be known" which is about informing someone of something. This could also work - the neighbors letting the speaker know about their complaints.

However, the example for sense 1 is closer to the context. "Tell me what is bothering you" vs "tell me themselves if it bothers them" - both involve telling someone about what is bothering/bothers them.

I'll go with sense 1 because the example is more closely aligned with the context.


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

[User]
Target lemma: bother
Target surface form: bothers
Context:
Maybe it would be better to humor the guy and then make an exit. He really didn't expect anything to come of it, and there were a few people "All right ", he conceded finally, "if you must know, I don't get along with the landlord. He keeps riding me because I like to listen to the radio and sing while I'm taking a bath. He says the neighbors complain, but I don't believe it. Why don't they tell me themselves if it <t>bothers</t> them "? The man closed his eyes and nodded.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=bother%2:41:00:: | definition=take the trouble to do something; concern oneself | synonyms=trouble oneself, trouble, inconvenience oneself | examples=He did not trouble to call his mother on her birthday; Don't bother, please
2. sense_key=bother%2:37:00:: | definition=cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations | synonyms=annoy, rag, get to, get at, irritate, rile | examples=Mosquitoes buzzing in my ear really bothers me; It irritates me that she never closes the door after she leaves
3. sense_key=bother%2:41:01:: | definition=to cause inconvenience or discomfort to | synonyms=trouble, put out, inconvenience, disoblige, discommode, incommode | examples=Sorry to trouble you, but...
4. sense_key=bother%2:38:00:: | definition=intrude or enter uninvited | examples=Don't bother the professor while she is grading term papers
5. sense_key=bother%2:37:03:: | definition=make nervous or agitated | examples=The mere thought of her bothered him and made his heart beat faster
6. sense_key=bother%2:37:02:: | definition=make confused or perplexed or puzzled

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:**
    *   Sentence: "Why don't they tell me themselves if it **bothers** them?"
    *   Speaker: A tenant explaining why the landlord is "riding" him (harassing/pressuring him). The tenant listens to the radio and sings in the bath.
    *   Situation: The landlord claims neighbors complain about the noise. The tenant doubts the neighbors are actually complaining.
    *   Target: "bothers" (verb, 3rd person singular present).
    *   Subject: "it" (referring to the noise/singing).
    *   Object: "them" (referring to the neighbors).
    *   Meaning: If the noise causes annoyance or irritation to the neighbors, they should say so.

2.  **Analyze the Candidate Senses:**

    *   **Sense 1:** `bother%2:41:00::` - "take the trouble to do something; concern oneself".
        *   Examples: "Don't bother, please".
        *   Fit: No. This is an intransitive usage usually (or reflexive "bother oneself"). The context here is transitive: noise -> bothers -> people. This sense refers to the *agent* making an effort (or not). Incorrect.

    *   **Sense 2:** `bother%2:37:00::` - "cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations".
        *   Synonyms: annoy, irritate, rile.
        *   Examples: "Mosquitoes buzzing in my ear really bothers me".
        *   Fit: This looks very strong. The context involves noise (singing/radio) and neighbors potentially complaining. Noise causing annoyance fits the "minor irritations" or general "cause annoyance" definition perfectly. The neighbors would be annoyed/disturbed by the noise.

    *   **Sense 3:** `bother%2:41:01::` - "to cause inconvenience or discomfort to".
        *   Synonyms: trouble, inconvenience.
        *   Examples: "Sorry to trouble you, but..."
        *   Fit: This is plausible (noise can be inconvenient), but Sense 2 ("cause annoyance", "minor irritations") captures the specific emotional reaction to noise/singing (irritation) better than the more polite/politeness-marking "inconvenience". "Inconvenience" often implies a practical hurdle, whereas noise usually implies annoyance/irritation. Sense 2 feels more precise for "noise bothering someone".

    *   **Sense 4:** `bother%2:38:00::` - "intrude or enter uninvited".
        *   Examples: "Don't bother the professor..."
        *   Fit: No. This is about interrupting someone. The noise might interrupt, but the core meaning here is the *effect* (annoyance) rather than the *action of intrusion* itself in a physical sense.

    *   **Sense 5:** `bother%2:37:03::` - "make nervous or agitated".
        *   Examples: "The mere thought of her bothered him..."
        *   Fit: This is too strong emotionally. Listening to the radio and singing is annoying, but not likely making the neighbors "nervous" or deeply "agitated" in the way this sense implies (anxiety/fear). Sense 2 (irritation) is better.

    *   **Sense 6:** `bother%2:37:02::` - "make confused or perplexed or puzzled".
        *   Fit: No. The neighbors aren't confused.

3.  **Comparison and Selection:**
    *   The context is about noise (singing/radio) and neighbors complaining.
    *   Sense 1 is reflexive/intransitive (wrong).
    *   Sense 4 is interruption (wrong).
    *   Sense 5 is nervousness/anxiety (wrong emotion).
    *   Sense 6 is confusion (wrong).
    *   The choice is between Sense 2 (annoyance/irritation) and Sense 3 (inconvenience/discomfort).
    *   Noise pollution is classically defined as a source of annoyance or irritation. The synonyms for Sense 2 ("annoy", "irritate") align perfectly with the reaction to unwanted noise. Sense 3 ("inconvenience", "discommode") is slightly off-key for the context of auditory annoyance; "inconvenience" usually implies a loss of time or physical difficulty.
    *   Therefore, Sense 2 is the best fit.

4.  **Final check:**
    *   Target: "if it bothers them".
    *   Substitution: "if it annoys them" vs "if it inconveniences them".
    *   "If it annoys them" is much more natural for the context of loud neighbors.

5.  **Construct Output:**
    *   Index: 2.
    *   JSON format: `{"sense_index": 2}`.