[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: institution
Target surface form: institutions
Context:
US banks repay state support The crisis-hit US major banks are breaking free from their state shackles. On Wednesday Bank of America repaid the support from the bank protection fund TARP in the amount USD 45 billion (nearly EUR 30 billion) in one go. And, according to reports from US broadcaster CNBC, Citigroup is also planning to repay the state support. The <t>institutions</t> thereby want to wiggle themselves free from the restrictions going hand-in-hand with the acceptance of the money, such as the limits on manager bonuses and the paying of high charges. Bank of America had raised some USD 19 billion from investors through convertible loans.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=institution%1:14:00:: | definition=an organization founded and united for a specific purpose | synonyms=establishment
2. sense_key=institution%1:06:00:: | definition=an establishment consisting of a building or complex of buildings where an organization for the promotion of some cause is situated
3. sense_key=institution%1:09:00:: | definition=a custom that for a long time has been an important feature of some group or society | examples=the institution of marriage; the institution of slavery
4. sense_key=institution%1:04:00:: | definition=the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new | synonyms=initiation, founding, foundation, origination, creation, innovation | examples=she looked forward to her initiation as an adult; the foundation of a new scientific society
5. sense_key=institution%1:06:01:: | definition=a hospital for mentally incompetent or unbalanced person | synonyms=mental hospital, psychiatric hospital, mental institution, mental home, insane asylum, asylum

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: "institution"
    *   Target surface form: "institutions"
    *   Context snippet: "The <t>institutions</t> thereby want to wiggle themselves free from the restrictions..."
    *   Antecedent context: "US banks repay state support... Bank of America... Citigroup..."
    *   Meaning in context: The text refers to large business entities, specifically "US banks" like Bank of America and Citigroup. These are organizations founded for specific financial purposes. They are acting agents ("want to wiggle themselves free").

2.  **Analyze the candidate senses:**

    *   **Sense 1:** "an organization founded and united for a specific purpose" | synonyms=establishment.
        *   *Analysis:* This fits perfectly. Banks are organizations. The text discusses them as corporate entities engaging in financial transactions and strategic decisions (repaying support). "Establishment" can be a synonym in a broad sense.

    *   **Sense 2:** "an establishment consisting of a building or complex of buildings where an organization for the promotion of some cause is situated".
        *   *Analysis:* This focuses on the physical building or location. While banks have buildings, the context focuses on the corporate entity repaying money and wanting freedom from restrictions, not the physical architecture.

    *   **Sense 3:** "a custom that for a long time has been an important feature of some group or society" | examples=marriage, slavery.
        *   *Analysis:* This refers to abstract social customs or practices. Banks are not customs. This is incorrect.

    *   **Sense 4:** "the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new" | synonyms=initiation, founding.
        *   *Analysis:* This refers to an event/action. The target word "institutions" is used as a noun referring to the entities themselves, not the act of founding them.

    *   **Sense 5:** "a hospital for mentally incompetent or unbalanced person".
        *   *Analysis:* This is a specific type of hospital. The context is clearly about financial banks, not mental health facilities.

3.  **Compare Sense 1 vs. others:**
    *   Sense 1 captures the "organization" aspect of the banks.
    *   Sense 2 captures the physical aspect (unlikely here).
    *   Senses 3, 4, 5 are clearly unrelated to the financial context.
    *   Therefore, Sense 1 is the correct choice. The "institutions" are the banks acting as organizations.

4.  **Formulate the output:**
    *   The instructions ask for a JSON object: `{"sense_index": 1}`.


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: restriction
Target surface form: restrictions
Context:
US banks repay state support The crisis-hit US major banks are breaking free from their state shackles. On Wednesday Bank of America repaid the support from the bank protection fund TARP in the amount USD 45 billion (nearly EUR 30 billion) in one go. And, according to reports from US broadcaster CNBC, Citigroup is also planning to repay the state support. The institutions thereby want to wiggle themselves free from the <t>restrictions</t> going hand-in-hand with the acceptance of the money, such as the limits on manager bonuses and the paying of high charges. Bank of America had raised some USD 19 billion from investors through convertible loans.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=restriction%1:09:00:: | definition=a principle that limits the extent of something | synonyms=limitation | examples=I am willing to accept certain restrictions on my movements
2. sense_key=restriction%1:04:00:: | definition=an act of limiting or restricting (as by regulation) | synonyms=limitation
3. sense_key=restriction%1:04:01:: | definition=the act of keeping something within specified bounds (by force if necessary) | synonyms=confinement | examples=the restriction of the infection to a focal area

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 context discusses US banks wanting to free themselves from "restrictions" that come with accepting state money, such as limits on manager bonuses and paying high charges. These are regulatory/principle-based limitations on what the banks can do.

Sense 1: "a principle that limits the extent of something" with synonym "limitation" and example "I am willing to accept certain restrictions on my movements" - This fits well because the restrictions are principles (regulations) that limit what the banks can do (bonuses, charges).

Sense 2: "an act of limiting or restricting (as by regulation)" with synonym "limitation" - This is more about the act of limiting rather than the principle or rule itself.

Sense 3: "the act of keeping something within specified bounds (by force if necessary)" with synonym "confinement" and example about infection - This doesn't fit; it's about physical containment.

The context refers to specific rules/regulations like "limits on manager bonuses" and "paying of high charges" - these are principles that limit the extent of what banks can do. Sense 1 fits best.

format: unknown

native_finish_reason: stop

provider: SiliconFlow

currency: USD


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

[User]
Target lemma: acceptance
Target surface form: acceptance
Context:
US banks repay state support The crisis-hit US major banks are breaking free from their state shackles. On Wednesday Bank of America repaid the support from the bank protection fund TARP in the amount USD 45 billion (nearly EUR 30 billion) in one go. And, according to reports from US broadcaster CNBC, Citigroup is also planning to repay the state support. The institutions thereby want to wiggle themselves free from the restrictions going hand-in-hand with the <t>acceptance</t> of the money, such as the limits on manager bonuses and the paying of high charges. Bank of America had raised some USD 19 billion from investors through convertible loans.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=acceptance%1:09:00:: | definition=the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true | synonyms=credence | examples=he gave credence to the gossip; acceptance of Newtonian mechanics was unquestioned for 200 years
2. sense_key=acceptance%1:04:00:: | definition=the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception | synonyms=adoption, acceptation, espousal | examples=its adoption by society; the proposal found wide acceptance
3. sense_key=acceptance%1:26:00:: | definition=the state of being acceptable and accepted | examples=torn jeans received no acceptance at the country club
4. sense_key=acceptance%1:10:01:: | definition=(contract law) words signifying consent to the terms of an offer (thereby creating a contract)
5. sense_key=acceptance%1:21:00:: | definition=banking: a time draft drawn on and accepted by a bank | synonyms=banker's acceptance
6. sense_key=acceptance%1:07:00:: | definition=a disposition to tolerate or accept people or situations | synonyms=toleration, sufferance | examples=all people should practice toleration and live together in peace
7. sense_key=acceptance%1:04:03:: | definition=the act of taking something that is offered | examples=her acceptance of the gift encouraged him; he anticipated their acceptance of his offer

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 "The institutions thereby want to wiggle themselves free from the restrictions going hand-in-hand with the **acceptance** of the money, such as the limits on manager bonuses and the paying of high charges." The target word "acceptance" refers to the banks taking/receiving the money (TARP funds/state support) from the government.

2.  **Analyze the Candidate Senses**:
    *   Sense 1: "mental attitude that something is believable..." (credence). This doesn't fit. The banks aren't believing the money; they are taking it.
    *   Sense 2: "the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception" (adoption, acceptation). While the banks might have wanted the money, the focus here is on the act of receiving/taking the funds which came with strings attached. "Approval" isn't the primary focus; the transactional nature is.
    *   Sense 3: "the state of being acceptable and accepted". This refers to a status (like being accepted into a club). Not fitting here.
    *   Sense 4: "(contract law) words signifying consent...". This is specific to contract formation/offer and acceptance. While there is an agreement involved, the context emphasizes the physical act of receiving funds and the resulting obligations, not the legal moment of contract formation specifically.
    *   Sense 5: "banking: a time draft...". This is a specific financial instrument (banker's acceptance). The context refers to TARP funds (money), not a specific financial instrument called an "acceptance".
    *   Sense 6: "a disposition to tolerate...". Not relevant.
    *   Sense 7: "the act of taking something that is offered". Examples: "her acceptance of the gift", "acceptance of his offer".
        *   Context analysis: The banks *took* the money (support from TARP). The context says "acceptance of the money".
        *   Comparison: Sense 2 implies "favorable reception" or "adoption" (like an idea or a proposal). Sense 7 is the physical or transitive act of taking something offered. The phrase "acceptance of the money" aligns perfectly with the example "acceptance of the gift". The banks took the money.

3.  **Distinguish Sense 2 vs Sense 7**:
    *   Sense 2 examples: "its adoption by society", "proposal found wide acceptance". These suggest abstract acceptance or approval of ideas/proposals.
    *   Sense 7 examples: "acceptance of the gift", "acceptance of his offer". These suggest the act of taking possession or agreeing to receive a specific thing.
    *   In the text, Bank of America "repaid the support... in the amount USD 45 billion". They received money. The act of "accepting the money" is the act of taking what was offered. Therefore, Sense 7 is the most precise fit for "acceptance of the money".

4.  **Final Selection**: Sense 7 matches the act of taking something offered (the money).

5.  **Format Output**: JSON object {"sense_index": 7}.

provider: StreamLake


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

[User]
Target lemma: money
Target surface form: money
Context:
US banks repay state support The crisis-hit US major banks are breaking free from their state shackles. On Wednesday Bank of America repaid the support from the bank protection fund TARP in the amount USD 45 billion (nearly EUR 30 billion) in one go. And, according to reports from US broadcaster CNBC, Citigroup is also planning to repay the state support. The institutions thereby want to wiggle themselves free from the restrictions going hand-in-hand with the acceptance of the <t>money</t>, such as the limits on manager bonuses and the paying of high charges. Bank of America had raised some USD 19 billion from investors through convertible loans.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=money%1:21:00:: | definition=the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender | examples=we tried to collect the money he owed us
2. sense_key=money%1:21:02:: | definition=wealth reckoned in terms of money | examples=all his money is in real estate
3. sense_key=money%1:21:01:: | definition=the official currency issued by a government or national bank | examples=he changed his money into francs

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: `money`
    *   Context snippet: "...The institutions thereby want to wiggle themselves free from the restrictions going hand-in-hand with the acceptance of the <t>money</t>, such as the limits on manager bonuses and the paying of high charges."
    *   Preceding context: Bank of America repaid support from TARP (Troubled Asset Relief Program) worth 45 billion USD. Citigroup is planning to repay state support.
    *   Meaning in context: The "money" refers specifically to the funds provided by the government (state support, TARP funds). It's a specific sum of capital/wealth provided to the banks.

2.  **Analyze Candidate Senses:**

    *   **Sense 1:** `money%1:21:00::`
        *   Definition: "the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender"
        *   Examples: "we tried to collect the money he owed us"
        *   Analysis: This is the generic concept of money as a medium of exchange. While the funds *are* money in this sense, the context emphasizes the *wealth/capital* aspect (a specific amount of 45 billion USD) rather than the abstract concept of currency as a medium of exchange (like coins and notes used to buy bread). The example "collect the money he owed us" implies a specific sum of wealth/medium of exchange, but usually, this sense is very broad.

    *   **Sense 2:** `money%1:21:02::`
        *   Definition: "wealth reckoned in terms of money"
        *   Examples: "all his money is in real estate"
        *   Analysis: This sense focuses on money as assets or wealth. In the context, the "money" is the 45 billion USD support package. This is a specific amount of wealth/capital being transferred. The banks are repaying this wealth. The context mentions "amount USD 45 billion". This aligns well with "wealth reckoned in terms of money".

    *   **Sense 3:** `money%1:21:01::`
        *   Definition: "the official currency issued by a government or national bank"
        *   Examples: "he changed his money into francs"
        *   Analysis: This sense usually refers to currency types (e.g., dollars, francs, yen). The context isn't talking about the *type* of currency (US dollars) versus another, but rather the funds themselves. While it is government-issued support, sense 2 (wealth/assets) captures the financial magnitude and the nature of the support (funds/capital) better than sense 3 which focuses on the currency system itself.

3.  **Compare and Decide:**

    *   Is it sense 1? The context refers to "acceptance of the money". This refers to the 45 billion USD. Is this just "medium of exchange"? No, it's a specific pot of funds.
    *   Is it sense 3? Is it "official currency"? The funds are denominated in USD, but the text discusses the *funds* provided by the state, not the currency itself. If I say "I gave him money", I usually mean sense 1 (medium of exchange) or sense 2 (wealth/funds). If the sentence were "He changed his money into dollars", it would be sense 3. Here, "the money" refers to the state support funds/wealth.
    *   Is it sense 2? Definition: "wealth reckoned in terms of money". Example: "all his money is in real estate". The context refers to the TARP funds (45 billion). This constitutes wealth or assets provided to the banks. The banks want to get rid of the restrictions attached to this specific wealth. The use of "money" here functions similarly to "funds" or "capital". This fits the "wealth reckoned in terms of money" definition best. It is a specific accumulation of wealth provided as support.

    Let's look closer at Sense 1 vs Sense 2.
    Sense 1 is often generic. "I need money to buy a car."
    Sense 2 is about assets/wealth. "He lost all his money in the crash."
    In the text: "...acceptance of the money...". This "money" is 45 billion dollars. It represents a specific chunk of wealth/assets. Sense 2 seems more appropriate for large sums of capital/funds in a financial report context. However, some annotated datasets might tag generic usage as Sense 1.

    Let's look at the provided examples again.
    Sense 1 ex: "we tried to collect the money he owed us" (Specific sum, medium of exchange function).
    Sense 2 ex: "all his money is in real estate" (Total wealth/assets).

    The context: "repay the state support... in the amount USD 45 billion... acceptance of the money".
    This looks like a specific sum of funds. Is it "wealth" or "medium of exchange"?
    When banks deal with "money" in the context of bailouts, they are dealing with *capital* (wealth/assets).
    Sense 2 ("wealth reckoned in terms of money") captures the financial nature of the bailout funds better than the generic Sense 1 or the currency-specific Sense 3.

    However, let's reconsider Sense 1. If someone says "give me my money back", is it sense 1 or 2? Usually 1 (the medium). But if it's "all his money" (assets), it's 2.
    Here it is "the money" (referring to the 45 billion support). Is this "wealth" or "medium of exchange"?
    It is 45 billion units of the medium of exchange.
    But WordNet 3.0 distinctions:
    1:21:00 is the general "legal tender" sense.
    1:21:02 is "wealth reckoned in terms of money".

    "The acceptance of the money" -> The acceptance of the funds. "Funds" are wealth/assets.
    The text discusses financial institutions and capital support. This leans heavily towards Sense 2.
    If I say "I have no money", I am referring to my lack of wealth (Sense 2 often, or Sense 1 depending on context).
    If I say "He counted the money", it's Sense 1.
    Here: "repaid the support... acceptance of the money". This is about financial status and assets.
    Sense 2 is the best fit for "money" meaning "funds/assets/capital".

    Let's check if Sense 1 is the default. "I need money" -> Sense 1. "He has a lot of money" -> Sense 2.
    Context: "repay... support... amount USD 45 billion... acceptance of the money".
    This is a specific amount of wealth provided as support.
    Therefore, Sense 2 fits best.

    Let's check if Sense 3 is possible. "official currency". The text says "USD 45 billion". But the "money" refers to the support itself, not the currency standard. If the sentence was "The money in the US is the Dollar", it would be Sense 3. Here it's about the transfer of wealth. So Sense 3 is out.

    It's between 1 and 2.
    Sense 1: "medium of exchange".
    Sense 2: "wealth".
    In financial reporting about bailouts, "money" refers to financial resources/wealth. "The government gave them money" = "The government provided them with capital/wealth". This aligns with Sense 2.

    Let's look at the "Sense Index" format required.
    Sense 1 corresponds to index 1.
    Sense 2 corresponds to index 2.
    Sense 3 corresponds to index 3.

    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: limit
Target surface form: limits
Context:
US banks repay state support The crisis-hit US major banks are breaking free from their state shackles. On Wednesday Bank of America repaid the support from the bank protection fund TARP in the amount USD 45 billion (nearly EUR 30 billion) in one go. And, according to reports from US broadcaster CNBC, Citigroup is also planning to repay the state support. The institutions thereby want to wiggle themselves free from the restrictions going hand-in-hand with the acceptance of the money, such as the <t>limits</t> on manager bonuses and the paying of high charges. Bank of America had raised some USD 19 billion from investors through convertible loans.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=limit%1:07:00:: | definition=the greatest possible degree of something | synonyms=bound, boundary | examples=what he did was beyond the bounds of acceptable behavior; to the limit of his ability
2. sense_key=limit%1:28:00:: | definition=final or latest limiting point | synonyms=terminus ad quem, terminal point
3. sense_key=limit%1:15:02:: | definition=as far as something can go
4. sense_key=limit%1:15:00:: | definition=the boundary of a specific area | synonyms=demarcation, demarcation line
5. sense_key=limit%1:23:01:: | definition=the mathematical value toward which a function goes as the independent variable approaches infinity | synonyms=limit point, point of accumulation
6. sense_key=limit%1:23:00:: | definition=the greatest amount of something that is possible or allowed | synonyms=limitation | examples=there are limits on the amount you can bet; it is growing rapidly with no limitation in sight

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: "...restrictions going hand-in-hand with the acceptance of the money, such as the **limits** on manager bonuses and the paying of high charges."
    *   Target word: "limits" (noun).
    *   Key phrases: "restrictions", "limits on manager bonuses", "paying of high charges".
    *   Meaning: The text discusses restrictions imposed on banks receiving state support. Specifically, there are caps or restrictions on how much managers can be paid (bonuses).

2.  **Analyze the candidate senses:**

    *   **Sense 1:** `limit%1:07:00::` - Definition: "the greatest possible degree of something". Synonyms: bound, boundary. Examples: "to the limit of his ability".
        *   *Analysis:* This is somewhat abstract ("degree"). While related, it doesn't quite capture the regulatory nature of a restriction on an amount (money).

    *   **Sense 2:** `limit%1:28:00::` - Definition: "final or latest limiting point". Synonyms: terminus ad quem, terminal point.
        *   *Analysis:* This refers to an endpoint in time or space (like a deadline or a physical end). Not applicable to bonus caps.

    *   **Sense 3:** `limit%1:15:02::` - Definition: "as far as something can go".
        *   *Analysis:* This is vague, often referring to spatial extent or capacity. Not the best fit for a financial regulation context.

    *   **Sense 4:** `limit%1:15:00::` - Definition: "the boundary of a specific area". Synonyms: demarcation.
        *   *Analysis:* Spatial definition. Not applicable here.

    *   **Sense 5:** `limit%1:23:01::` - Definition: "the mathematical value toward which a function goes...".
        *   *Analysis:* Mathematical term. Irrelevant.

    *   **Sense 6:** `limit%1:23:00::` - Definition: "the greatest amount of something that is possible or allowed". Synonyms: limitation. Examples: "there are limits on the amount you can bet".
        *   *Analysis:* This definition fits perfectly. "The greatest amount ... allowed". The context is about how much money managers are allowed to receive as bonuses. The example "there are limits on the amount you can bet" aligns semantically with "limits on manager bonuses" (monetary caps/restrictions). The synonym "limitation" also fits the context of "restrictions" mentioned earlier in the sentence.

3.  **Compare Sense 1 and Sense 6:**
    *   Sense 1 is about "degree" (abstract capability).
    *   Sense 6 is about "amount allowed" (quantitative restriction).
    *   Bonuses are amounts of money. The context explicitly mentions "restrictions". Sense 6's example ("limits on the amount you can bet") is structurally and semantically very similar to "limits on manager bonuses". Therefore, Sense 6 is the correct choice.

4.  **Format the output:**
    *   The user wants a JSON object: `{"sense_index": X}`.
    *   The index for the correct sense is 6.

5.  **Final check:**
    *   Context: limits on bonuses.
    *   Sense 6: greatest amount allowed (e.g., limits on betting).
    *   Match: Yes.

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: manager
Target surface form: manager
Context:
US banks repay state support The crisis-hit US major banks are breaking free from their state shackles. On Wednesday Bank of America repaid the support from the bank protection fund TARP in the amount USD 45 billion (nearly EUR 30 billion) in one go. And, according to reports from US broadcaster CNBC, Citigroup is also planning to repay the state support. The institutions thereby want to wiggle themselves free from the restrictions going hand-in-hand with the acceptance of the money, such as the limits on <t>manager</t> bonuses and the paying of high charges. Bank of America had raised some USD 19 billion from investors through convertible loans.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=manager%1:18:00:: | definition=someone who controls resources and expenditures | synonyms=director, managing director
2. sense_key=manager%1:18:01:: | definition=(sports) someone in charge of training an athlete or a team | synonyms=coach, handler

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:** The target lemma is "manager". The surface form is "manager".
2.  **Analyze the context:** The sentence is "The institutions thereby want to wiggle themselves free from the restrictions going hand-in-hand with the acceptance of the money, such as the limits on manager bonuses and the paying of high charges."
    *   Context keywords: "US banks", "state support", "Bank of America", "Citigroup", "institutions", "restrictions", "manager bonuses".
    *   The text discusses corporate entities (banks) repaying government bailout money (TARP).
    *   The restrictions mentioned are about "manager bonuses".
    *   Who gets bonuses in a bank? The executives, the people controlling resources and expenditures.
3.  **Analyze the candidate senses:**
    *   **Sense 1:** `manager%1:18:00::` | definition: "someone who controls resources and expenditures" | synonyms: "director, managing director". This fits the corporate/business context perfectly. Managers in banks control resources and get bonuses.
    *   **Sense 2:** `manager%1:18:01::` | definition: "(sports) someone in charge of training an athlete or a team" | synonyms: "coach, handler". This is specific to sports. The context is finance/banking, not sports.
4.  **Compare context to senses:**
    *   The context is about banking institutions and financial regulations/restrictions.
    *   "Manager bonuses" refers to the compensation of high-level employees or executives within the bank.
    *   Sense 1 describes a person who controls resources/expenditures, which aligns with bank managers/executives.
    *   Sense 2 is explicitly about sports, which does not fit the banking context.
5.  **Select the best sense:** Sense 1 is the correct choice.
6.  **Format the output:** The user wants a JSON object with the index (1 or 2). Sense 1 corresponds to index 1.

JSON format required: `{"sense_index": 1}`

provider: Parasail


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

[User]
Target lemma: bonus
Target surface form: bonuses
Context:
US banks repay state support The crisis-hit US major banks are breaking free from their state shackles. On Wednesday Bank of America repaid the support from the bank protection fund TARP in the amount USD 45 billion (nearly EUR 30 billion) in one go. And, according to reports from US broadcaster CNBC, Citigroup is also planning to repay the state support. The institutions thereby want to wiggle themselves free from the restrictions going hand-in-hand with the acceptance of the money, such as the limits on manager <t>bonuses</t> and the paying of high charges. Bank of America had raised some USD 19 billion from investors through convertible loans.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=bonus%1:09:00:: | definition=anything that tends to arouse | synonyms=fillip | examples=his approval was an added fillip
2. sense_key=bonus%1:21:00:: | definition=an additional payment (or other remuneration) to employees as a means of increasing output | synonyms=incentive

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

reasoning_content:
The context is about US banks repaying state support to free themselves from restrictions, specifically "limits on manager bonuses and the paying of high charges."

The target word "bonuses" refers to additional payments to employees/managers, typically as part of their compensation.

Let me examine the candidate senses:

1. sense_key=bonus%1:09:00:: | definition=anything that tends to arouse | synonyms=fillip | examples=his approval was an added fillip
This sense is about something that arouses or stimulates - more abstract, like a "fillip" (a stimulus or boost). This doesn't fit the context of manager bonuses being limited.

2. sense_key=bonus%1:21:00:: | definition=an additional payment (or other remuneration) to employees as a means of increasing output | synonyms=incentive
This sense is specifically about additional payments to employees as remuneration. This fits perfectly with "manager bonuses" in the banking context - these are additional compensation payments to managers.

The context clearly refers to financial bonuses paid to managers, which is sense 2.

The answer is sense_index: 2.


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

[User]
Target lemma: charge
Target surface form: charges
Context:
US banks repay state support The crisis-hit US major banks are breaking free from their state shackles. On Wednesday Bank of America repaid the support from the bank protection fund TARP in the amount USD 45 billion (nearly EUR 30 billion) in one go. And, according to reports from US broadcaster CNBC, Citigroup is also planning to repay the state support. The institutions thereby want to wiggle themselves free from the restrictions going hand-in-hand with the acceptance of the money, such as the limits on manager bonuses and the paying of high <t>charges</t>. Bank of America had raised some USD 19 billion from investors through convertible loans.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=charge%1:04:01:: | definition=an impetuous rush toward someone or something | examples=the wrestler's charge carried him past his adversary; the battle began with a cavalry charge
2. sense_key=charge%1:10:00:: | definition=(criminal law) a pleading describing some wrong or offense | synonyms=complaint | examples=he was arrested on a charge of larceny
3. sense_key=charge%1:21:02:: | definition=the price charged for some article or service | examples=the admission charge
4. sense_key=charge%1:19:00:: | definition=the quantity of unbalanced electricity in a body (either positive or negative) and construed as an excess or deficiency of electrons | synonyms=electric charge | examples=the battery needed a fresh charge
5. sense_key=charge%1:04:00:: | definition=attention and management implying responsibility for safety | synonyms=care, tutelage, guardianship | examples=he is in the care of a bodyguard
6. sense_key=charge%1:04:03:: | definition=a special assignment that is given to a person or group | synonyms=mission, commission | examples=a confidential mission to London; his charge was deliver a message
7. sense_key=charge%1:18:00:: | definition=a person committed to your care | examples=the teacher led her charges across the street
8. sense_key=charge%1:21:01:: | definition=financial liabilities (such as a tax) | examples=the charges against the estate
9. sense_key=charge%1:16:00:: | definition=(psychoanalysis) the libidinal energy invested in some idea or person or object | synonyms=cathexis | examples=Freud thought of cathexis as a psychic analog of an electrical charge
10. sense_key=charge%1:12:00:: | definition=the swift release of a store of affective force | synonyms=bang, boot, rush, flush, thrill, kick | examples=they got a great bang out of it; what a boot!
11. sense_key=charge%1:10:03:: | definition=request for payment of a debt | synonyms=billing | examples=they submitted their charges at the end of each month
12. sense_key=charge%1:10:01:: | definition=a formal statement of a command or injunction to do something | synonyms=commission, direction | examples=the judge's charge to the jury
13. sense_key=charge%1:10:04:: | definition=an assertion that someone is guilty of a fault or offence | synonyms=accusation | examples=the newspaper published charges that Jones was guilty of drunken driving
14. sense_key=charge%1:06:01:: | definition=heraldry consisting of a design or image depicted on a shield | synonyms=bearing, heraldic bearing, armorial bearing
15. sense_key=charge%1:06:00:: | definition=a quantity of explosive to be set off at one time | synonyms=burster, bursting charge, explosive charge | examples=this cartridge has a powder charge of 50 grains

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 "charges" in the context:
"such as the limits on manager bonuses and the paying of high <t>charges</t>."

Let me analyze the context:
- This is about US banks repaying state support from the TARP (bank protection fund)
- The banks want to be free from restrictions that came with accepting government money
- These restrictions include limits on manager bonuses and paying of high charges

The "paying of high charges" in a financial context suggests fees or financial costs that banks must pay.

Let me look at the candidate senses:

1. An impetuous rush toward someone or something - No, not about physical rushing
2. A pleading describing some wrong or offense - No, this is criminal law context
3. The price charged for some article or service - This could fit! It's about financial charges/prices
4. The quantity of unbalanced electricity - No, not electrical
5. Attention and management implying responsibility for safety - No, not about care
6. A special assignment - No
7. A person committed to your care - No
8. Financial liabilities (such as a tax) - This also fits! "Financial liabilities" like charges the bank has to pay
9. The libidinal energy invested in something - No, psychoanalysis
10. The swift release of affective force - No
11. Request for payment of a debt - Could be related, billing
12. A formal statement of a command - No
13. An assertion that someone is guilty - No
14. Heraldry design on a shield - No
15. A quantity of explosive - No

The main contenders are:
- Sense 3: "the price charged for some article or service" (e.g., admission charge)
- Sense 8: "financial liabilities (such as a tax)" (e.g., charges against the estate)
- Sense 11: "request for payment of a debt" (billing)

The context talks about banks paying charges - these are financial obligations/liabilities that the banks have to pay. The context mentions "the paying of high charges" which sounds like financial liabilities or fees.

Sense 8 ("financial liabilities such as a tax") seems to fit best here - these are ongoing financial obligations that banks have to pay, similar to taxes or fees.

Sense 3 is more about a price for a specific article or service (like an admission charge to a museum), while sense 8 is broader about financial liabilities.

Sense 11 is about requesting payment of a debt, which is more about billing.

I think sense 8 is the best fit because:
- The context is about financial obligations/liabilities
- The example "charges against the estate" is similar - ongoing financial liabilities
- Banks paying charges fits as financial liabilities

Let me confirm:
- "paying of high charges" in the context of bank restrictions
- These are financial costs the banks incur
- Sense 8's definition of "financial liabilities (such as a tax)" matches well

So my answer is sense 8.

Wait, let me reconsider. The phrase "the paying of high charges" - what would these charges be in a banking context? They could be fees, dividend payments, or other financial obligations.

Actually, looking more carefully at sense 8: "financial liabilities (such as a tax)" with example "the charges against the estate" - this suggests debts or claims against assets.

In the banking context, "charges" could refer to:
- Fee-based income the bank charges customers
- Or costs the bank has to pay

The phrase "paying of high charges" suggests the bank is paying charges, not receiving them. These could be regulatory fees, taxes, or other financial obligations to the government.

Sense 8 seems most appropriate.

Actually, let me reconsider sense 3 again. "The price charged for some article or service" - but in this context, the banks are paying charges, not charging prices. So sense 3 doesn't fit as well.

And sense 11 "request for payment of a debt" - this is more about billing/invoicing, not the liability itself.

I'll go with sense 8.


[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: loan
Target surface form: loans
Context:
US banks repay state support The crisis-hit US major banks are breaking free from their state shackles. On Wednesday Bank of America repaid the support from the bank protection fund TARP in the amount USD 45 billion (nearly EUR 30 billion) in one go. And, according to reports from US broadcaster CNBC, Citigroup is also planning to repay the state support. The institutions thereby want to wiggle themselves free from the restrictions going hand-in-hand with the acceptance of the money, such as the limits on manager bonuses and the paying of high charges. Bank of America had raised some USD 19 billion from investors through convertible <t>loans</t>. The rest of the amount was taken from its own kitty, which was well filled through the sale of business units.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=loan%1:21:00:: | definition=the temporary provision of money (usually at interest)
2. sense_key=loan%1:10:00:: | definition=a word borrowed from another language; e.g. `blitz' is a German word borrowed into modern English | synonyms=loanword

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

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the Request:**
    *   Target lemma: `loan`
    *   Target surface form: `loans`
    *   Context: A financial news snippet about US banks repaying state support (TARP). Bank of America raised money from investors through convertible "loans".
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `loan%1:21:00::`: "the temporary provision of money (usually at interest)" - Financial sense.
        2.  `loan%1:10:00::`: "a word borrowed from another language..." - Linguistic sense (loanword).
    *   Constraints: Choose the single best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Return only JSON `{"sense_index": X}`.

2.  **Analyze the Context:**
    *   The sentence is: "Bank of America had raised some USD 19 billion from investors through convertible <t>loans</t>."
    *   The domain is finance/banking (US banks, repaying support, TARP, investors, USD 19 billion).
    *   The word "convertible" refers to a financial instrument (convertible bond or loan).
    *   The word "loans" refers to sums of money lent to the bank by investors.

3.  **Evaluate Sense 1:**
    *   Definition: "the temporary provision of money (usually at interest)"
    *   Fit: Perfect fit. Bank of America borrowed money (provision of money) from investors.
    *   Synonyms/Examples implicit: Financial transaction.

4.  **Evaluate Sense 2:**
    *   Definition: "a word borrowed from another language"
    *   Fit: Incorrect. The context is not about linguistics or borrowing words like "blitz" from German. It's about money.

5.  **Conclusion:**
    *   Sense 1 is clearly the correct choice.

6.  **Format Output:**
    *   JSON format: `{"sense_index": 1}`


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

[User]
Target lemma: rest
Target surface form: rest
Context:
The crisis-hit US major banks are breaking free from their state shackles. On Wednesday Bank of America repaid the support from the bank protection fund TARP in the amount USD 45 billion (nearly EUR 30 billion) in one go. And, according to reports from US broadcaster CNBC, Citigroup is also planning to repay the state support. The institutions thereby want to wiggle themselves free from the restrictions going hand-in-hand with the acceptance of the money, such as the limits on manager bonuses and the paying of high charges. Bank of America had raised some USD 19 billion from investors through convertible loans. The <t>rest</t> of the amount was taken from its own kitty, which was well filled through the sale of business units. Bank head Kenneth Lewis extended his express thanks to the American taxpayer on Wednesday evening: The cash injection helped over a very difficult time.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=rest%1:24:00:: | definition=something left after other parts have been taken away | synonyms=remainder, balance, residual, residue, residuum | examples=there was no remainder; he threw away the rest
2. sense_key=rest%1:04:00:: | definition=freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility) | synonyms=ease, repose, relaxation | examples=took his repose by the swimming pool
3. sense_key=rest%1:28:00:: | definition=a pause for relaxation | synonyms=respite, relief, rest period | examples=people actually accomplish more when they take time for short rests
4. sense_key=rest%1:26:00:: | definition=a state of inaction | examples=a body will continue in a state of rest until acted upon
5. sense_key=rest%1:26:01:: | definition=euphemisms for death (based on an analogy between lying in a bed and in a tomb) | synonyms=eternal rest, sleep, eternal sleep, quietus | examples=she was laid to rest beside her husband; they had to put their family pet to sleep
6. sense_key=rest%1:06:00:: | definition=a support on which things can be put | examples=the gun was steadied on a special rest
7. sense_key=rest%1:10:00:: | definition=a musical notation indicating a silence of a specified duration

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

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

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

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the context:**
    *   Sentence: "The rest of the amount was taken from its own kitty..."
    *   Previous sentences: Bank of America raised $19 billion from investors. The total repayment was $45 billion.
    *   Meaning: $19 billion came from investors. The remaining portion ($45bn - $19bn = $26bn) came from its own funds.
    *   The word "rest" refers to the remaining part of a total sum or quantity after a part has been removed or accounted for.

2.  **Analyze the candidate senses:**
    *   1. `rest%1:24:00::` | definition: "something left after other parts have been taken away" | synonyms: remainder, balance, residual, residue, residuum | examples: "there was no remainder; he threw away the rest".
        *   This fits perfectly. It refers to a quantity remaining.
    *   2. `rest%1:04:00::` | definition: "freedom from activity..." | synonyms: ease, repose...
        *   Incorrect. Not about relaxation.
    *   3. `rest%1:28:00::` | definition: "a pause for relaxation" | synonyms: respite...
        *   Incorrect. Not about taking a break.
    *   4. `rest%1:26:00::` | definition: "a state of inaction" | examples: physics context.
        *   Incorrect.
    *   5. `rest%1:26:01::` | definition: "euphemisms for death"...
        *   Incorrect.
    *   6. `rest%1:06:00::` | definition: "a support on which things can be put"...
        *   Incorrect.
    *   7. `rest%1:10:00::` | definition: "a musical notation..."
        *   Incorrect.

3.  **Compare and Select:**
    *   Context: "The rest of the amount..." implies the remaining balance of money.
    *   Sense 1 definition: "something left after other parts have been taken away". Synonyms include "remainder" and "balance".
    *   This is a clear match for Sense 1.

4.  **Format Output:**
    *   The user wants a JSON object: `{"sense_index": 1}`.


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

[User]
Target lemma: amount
Target surface form: amount
Context:
The crisis-hit US major banks are breaking free from their state shackles. On Wednesday Bank of America repaid the support from the bank protection fund TARP in the amount USD 45 billion (nearly EUR 30 billion) in one go. And, according to reports from US broadcaster CNBC, Citigroup is also planning to repay the state support. The institutions thereby want to wiggle themselves free from the restrictions going hand-in-hand with the acceptance of the money, such as the limits on manager bonuses and the paying of high charges. Bank of America had raised some USD 19 billion from investors through convertible loans. The rest of the <t>amount</t> was taken from its own kitty, which was well filled through the sale of business units. Bank head Kenneth Lewis extended his express thanks to the American taxpayer on Wednesday evening: The cash injection helped over a very difficult time.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=amount%1:21:00:: | definition=a quantity of money | synonyms=sum, sum of money, amount of money | examples=he borrowed a large sum; the amount he had in cash was insufficient
2. sense_key=amount%1:07:00:: | definition=the relative magnitude of something with reference to a criterion | examples=an adequate amount of food for four people
3. sense_key=amount%1:03:00:: | definition=how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify | synonyms=measure, quantity
4. sense_key=amount%1:09:00:: | definition=a quantity obtained by the addition of a group of numbers | synonyms=sum, total

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

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

reasoning_content:
The target word is "amount" in the context: "The rest of the amount was taken from its own kitty..."
The context is talking about Bank of America repaying "USD 45 billion", and then "The rest of the amount was taken from its own kitty". The "amount" clearly refers to a quantity of money.

Let's look at the candidate senses:
1. amount%1:21:00:: - a quantity of money (synonyms: sum, sum of money, amount of money)
2. amount%1:07:00:: - the relative magnitude of something with reference to a criterion
3. amount%1:03:00:: - how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
4. amount%1:09:00:: - a quantity obtained by the addition of a group of numbers (synonyms: sum, total)

Since the context specifically refers to a quantity of money (USD 45 billion, TARP funds), sense 1 is the most appropriate.


[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: sale
Target surface form: sale
Context:
The crisis-hit US major banks are breaking free from their state shackles. On Wednesday Bank of America repaid the support from the bank protection fund TARP in the amount USD 45 billion (nearly EUR 30 billion) in one go. And, according to reports from US broadcaster CNBC, Citigroup is also planning to repay the state support. The institutions thereby want to wiggle themselves free from the restrictions going hand-in-hand with the acceptance of the money, such as the limits on manager bonuses and the paying of high charges. Bank of America had raised some USD 19 billion from investors through convertible loans. The rest of the amount was taken from its own kitty, which was well filled through the <t>sale</t> of business units. Bank head Kenneth Lewis extended his express thanks to the American taxpayer on Wednesday evening: The cash injection helped over a very difficult time.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=sale%1:04:00:: | definition=a particular instance of selling | examples=he has just made his first sale; they had to complete the sale before the banks closed
2. sense_key=sale%1:04:02:: | definition=the general activity of selling | examples=they tried to boost sales; laws limit the sale of handguns
3. sense_key=sale%1:04:01:: | definition=an occasion (usually brief) for buying at specially reduced prices | synonyms=cut-rate sale, sales event | examples=they held a sale to reduce their inventory; I got some great bargains at their annual sale
4. sense_key=sale%1:26:00:: | definition=the state of being purchasable; offered or exhibited for selling | examples=you'll find vitamin C for sale at most pharmacies; the new line of cars will soon be on sale
5. sense_key=sale%1:10:00:: | definition=an agreement (or contract) in which property is transferred from the seller (vendor) to the buyer (vendee) for a fixed price in money (paid or agreed to be paid by the buyer) | synonyms=sales agreement | examples=the salesman faxed the sales agreement to his home office

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

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

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the context:**
    *   Sentence: "The rest of the amount was taken from its own kitty, which was well filled through the <t>sale</t> of business units."
    *   Situation: Bank of America is repaying government debt (TARP). To get money, they raised funds from investors and used their own reserves ("kitty").
    *   Specific phrase: "filled through the sale of business units."
    *   Meaning: Bank of America sold off parts of its business (assets/divisions) to get money. This refers to the specific act or instance of exchanging these business units for money.

2.  **Analyze the candidate senses:**

    *   **Sense 1:** `sale%1:04:00::` | Definition: "a particular instance of selling" | Examples: "he has just made his first sale; they had to complete the sale before the banks closed".
        *   *Analysis:* This fits well. The bank sold specific business units. It's a specific transactional event or series of events where ownership was transferred for money. The phrase "the sale of business units" describes a specific act of divestiture.

    *   **Sense 2:** `sale%1:04:02::` | Definition: "the general activity of selling" | Examples: "they tried to boost sales; laws limit the sale of handguns".
        *   *Analysis:* This refers to "sales" as a field or ongoing operational metric (often pluralized). The context is about a specific source of funds ("the sale of business units"), not the general practice or department of selling. It's not about "boosting sales" in a retail sense. It's about a specific divestment action.

    *   **Sense 3:** `sale%1:04:01::` | Definition: "an occasion (usually brief) for buying at specially reduced prices" | Synonyms: cut-rate sale, sales event | Examples: "they held a sale to reduce their inventory".
        *   *Analysis:* This is the retail "discount sale" sense. Banks don't typically hold "sales" of business units in the sense of a "discount event" or "clearance sale" open to the public. This is clearly not the meaning.

    *   **Sense 4:** `sale%1:26:00::` | Definition: "the state of being purchasable; offered or exhibited for selling" | Examples: "you'll find vitamin C for sale at most pharmacies".
        *   *Analysis:* This usually appears in the phrase "for sale" or "on sale". Here, the phrase is "through the sale of", indicating an event/transaction that has occurred (filled through the [action]), not the state of availability.

    *   **Sense 5:** `sale%1:10:00::` | Definition: "an agreement (or contract) in which property is transferred..." | Synonyms: sales agreement | Examples: "the salesman faxed the sales agreement...".
        *   *Analysis:* This focuses on the *document* or legal instrument. While a sale involves a contract, saying "filled through the sale of business units" refers to the *event/act* of selling and the resulting revenue, rather than the specific piece of paper (the agreement). Sense 1 covers the "instance of selling" which encompasses the transaction itself. Sense 1 is the broader, more natural fit for describing the *act* that generated the money, rather than the specific legal document.

3.  **Compare Sense 1 vs Sense 2 vs Sense 5:**
    *   Sense 2 is "general activity". "The sale of business units" is a specific instance or set of instances of divestment, not the general activity of sales.
    *   Sense 5 is "legal agreement". Usually, when we say "funds raised through the sale of X", we mean the act of selling (Sense 1), not the document itself. You don't get money from the agreement paper; you get money from the act of selling.
    *   Sense 1 is "particular instance of selling". "The sale of business units" is a specific transactional event. This matches best.

4.  **Final Decision:** The context refers to the specific act of selling business units to raise capital.
    *   Definition 1: "a particular instance of selling".
    *   Example match: "they had to complete the sale before the banks closed" -> "filled through the sale of business units". Both describe the transaction event.

    Therefore, Sense 1 is the correct choice.

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


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

[User]
Target lemma: bank
Target surface form: Bank
Context:
On Wednesday Bank of America repaid the support from the bank protection fund TARP in the amount USD 45 billion (nearly EUR 30 billion) in one go. And, according to reports from US broadcaster CNBC, Citigroup is also planning to repay the state support. The institutions thereby want to wiggle themselves free from the restrictions going hand-in-hand with the acceptance of the money, such as the limits on manager bonuses and the paying of high charges. Bank of America had raised some USD 19 billion from investors through convertible loans. The rest of the amount was taken from its own kitty, which was well filled through the sale of business units. <t>Bank</t> head Kenneth Lewis extended his express thanks to the American taxpayer on Wednesday evening: The cash injection helped over a very difficult time. The bank overstretched at the height of the financial crisis by taking over the investment bank Merrill Lynch.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=bank%1:17:01:: | definition=sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water) | examples=they pulled the canoe up on the bank; he sat on the bank of the river and watched the currents
2. sense_key=bank%1:14:00:: | definition=a financial institution that accepts deposits and channels the money into lending activities | synonyms=depository financial institution, banking concern, banking company | examples=he cashed a check at the bank; that bank holds the mortgage on my home
3. sense_key=bank%1:17:00:: | definition=a long ridge or pile | examples=a huge bank of earth
4. sense_key=bank%1:14:01:: | definition=an arrangement of similar objects in a row or in tiers | examples=he operated a bank of switches
5. sense_key=bank%1:21:00:: | definition=a supply or stock held in reserve for future use (especially in emergencies)
6. sense_key=bank%1:21:01:: | definition=the funds held by a gambling house or the dealer in some gambling games | examples=he tried to break the bank at Monte Carlo
7. sense_key=bank%1:17:02:: | definition=a slope in the turn of a road or track; the outside is higher than the inside in order to reduce the effects of centrifugal force | synonyms=cant, camber
8. sense_key=bank%1:06:01:: | definition=a container (usually with a slot in the top) for keeping money at home | synonyms=savings bank, coin bank, money box | examples=the coin bank was empty
9. sense_key=bank%1:06:00:: | definition=a building in which the business of banking transacted | synonyms=bank building | examples=the bank is on the corner of Nassau and Witherspoon
10. sense_key=bank%1:04:00:: | definition=a flight maneuver; aircraft tips laterally about its longitudinal axis (especially in turning) | examples=the plane went into a steep bank

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

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the Context:**
    *   The text discusses "Bank of America" repaying support from the TARP fund.
    *   It mentions "financial institution", "deposits", "lending", "investors", "convertible loans", "manager bonuses".
    *   The specific target token is the first word of the sentence: "<t>Bank</t> head Kenneth Lewis extended his express thanks..."
    *   This phrase "Bank head Kenneth Lewis" refers to the head of the bank (Bank of America).
    *   The context is clearly financial/business-related.

2.  **Analyze the Target Word:**
    *   Lemma: bank
    *   Surface form: Bank
    *   Usage: It refers to the institution "Bank of America" (specifically acting as the governing body or entity whose "head" is Kenneth Lewis).

3.  **Evaluate Candidate Senses:**

    *   **Sense 1:** `sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)` - Incorrect. This is a physical geography meaning (river bank).
    *   **Sense 2:** `a financial institution that accepts deposits and channels the money into lending activities` - Synonyms: depository financial institution, banking concern, banking company. Examples: "he cashed a check at the bank".
        *   *Analysis:* This fits perfectly. Bank of America is a financial institution. The sentence structure "<t>Bank</t> head Kenneth Lewis" is an ellipsis for "The head of the Bank [of America]". It refers to the corporate entity/institution.
    *   **Sense 3:** `a long ridge or pile` - Incorrect. Physical pile (e.g., bank of earth).
    *   **Sense 4:** `an arrangement of similar objects in a row or in tiers` - Incorrect. E.g., bank of switches/lights.
    *   **Sense 5:** `a supply or stock held in reserve for future use` - Incorrect. E.g., a bank of blood or data.
    *   **Sense 6:** `the funds held by a gambling house...` - Incorrect.
    *   **Sense 7:** `a slope in the turn of a road or track` - Incorrect.
    *   **Sense 8:** `a container... for keeping money at home` - Incorrect. This is a piggy bank.
    *   **Sense 9:** `a building in which the business of banking transacted` - Synonyms: bank building.
        *   *Analysis:* While possible metonymically (going to the bank), the context emphasizes the institution repaying funds, the manager, the business operations, and the corporate entity. "Bank head Kenneth Lewis" refers to the head of the *organization*, not the head of the *building*. Sense 2 (institution) is the core sense for corporate entities.
    *   **Sense 10:** `a flight maneuver...` - Incorrect.

4.  **Select the Best Sense:**
    *   The context describes the financial operations of Bank of America (repaying TARP, dealing with investors, manager bonuses).
    *   The specific phrase "Bank head" refers to the head of the financial institution.
    *   Sense 2 defines a financial institution. This matches the context perfectly.

5.  **Formulate Output:**
    *   Chosen index: 2.
    *   Format: `{"sense_index": 2}`.

provider: DeepInfra


[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: bank
Target surface form: bank
Context:
And, according to reports from US broadcaster CNBC, Citigroup is also planning to repay the state support. The institutions thereby want to wiggle themselves free from the restrictions going hand-in-hand with the acceptance of the money, such as the limits on manager bonuses and the paying of high charges. Bank of America had raised some USD 19 billion from investors through convertible loans. The rest of the amount was taken from its own kitty, which was well filled through the sale of business units. Bank head Kenneth Lewis extended his express thanks to the American taxpayer on Wednesday evening: The cash injection helped over a very difficult time. The <t>bank</t> overstretched at the height of the financial crisis by taking over the investment bank Merrill Lynch. Citigroup also plans to raise cash on the capital market to free itself from its liabilities with the state.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=bank%1:17:01:: | definition=sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water) | examples=they pulled the canoe up on the bank; he sat on the bank of the river and watched the currents
2. sense_key=bank%1:14:00:: | definition=a financial institution that accepts deposits and channels the money into lending activities | synonyms=depository financial institution, banking concern, banking company | examples=he cashed a check at the bank; that bank holds the mortgage on my home
3. sense_key=bank%1:17:00:: | definition=a long ridge or pile | examples=a huge bank of earth
4. sense_key=bank%1:14:01:: | definition=an arrangement of similar objects in a row or in tiers | examples=he operated a bank of switches
5. sense_key=bank%1:21:00:: | definition=a supply or stock held in reserve for future use (especially in emergencies)
6. sense_key=bank%1:21:01:: | definition=the funds held by a gambling house or the dealer in some gambling games | examples=he tried to break the bank at Monte Carlo
7. sense_key=bank%1:17:02:: | definition=a slope in the turn of a road or track; the outside is higher than the inside in order to reduce the effects of centrifugal force | synonyms=cant, camber
8. sense_key=bank%1:06:01:: | definition=a container (usually with a slot in the top) for keeping money at home | synonyms=savings bank, coin bank, money box | examples=the coin bank was empty
9. sense_key=bank%1:06:00:: | definition=a building in which the business of banking transacted | synonyms=bank building | examples=the bank is on the corner of Nassau and Witherspoon
10. sense_key=bank%1:04:00:: | definition=a flight maneuver; aircraft tips laterally about its longitudinal axis (especially in turning) | examples=the plane went into a steep bank

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

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the Target Lemma and Surface Form**: The target lemma is "bank", and the surface form is "bank".
2.  **Analyze the Context**: The sentence containing the target is: "The <t>bank</t> overstretched at the height of the financial crisis by taking over the investment bank Merrill Lynch."
    *   The surrounding context discusses Citigroup, Bank of America, financial institutions, repaying state support, manager bonuses, convertible loans, investment bank Merrill Lynch, etc.
    *   The specific sentence refers to "The bank" taking over "Merrill Lynch".
    *   The entity is an institution that takes over other companies, received state support, and deals with finances.
3.  **Evaluate Candidate Senses**:
    *   Sense 1 (sloping land): Irrelevant. Context is financial.
    *   Sense 2 (a financial institution...): This fits perfectly. The context describes a financial institution accepting money, dealing with bonuses, taking over another bank (Merrill Lynch), and being run by a manager (Kenneth Lewis). It refers to the corporate entity.
    *   Sense 3 (ridge or pile): Irrelevant.
    *   Sense 4 (arrangement of objects): Irrelevant.
    *   Sense 5 (supply held in reserve): Irrelevant.
    *   Sense 6 (funds in gambling): Irrelevant.
    *   Sense 7 (slope in a turn): Irrelevant.
    *   Sense 8 (container for money at home): Irrelevant.
    *   Sense 9 (a building): While "bank" can refer to the physical building, the context describes the entity "taking over the investment bank Merrill Lynch" and "extended his express thanks". Institutions take over other institutions and have executives who speak. Buildings do not do these things. Therefore, sense 2 (institution) is better than sense 9 (building).
    *   Sense 10 (flight maneuver): Irrelevant.
4.  **Select the Best Sense**: Sense 2 refers to the financial institution. The text talks about "Bank of America" and "Citigroup" as institutions. The target "The bank" refers back to "Bank of America" (implied by the context of "Bank head Kenneth Lewis" preceding it, though the text says "Bank head Kenneth Lewis... The bank..."). Actually, reading closely: "Bank of America had raised... Bank head Kenneth Lewis extended his express thanks... The bank overstretched...". This clearly refers to the corporate entity.
    *   Sense 2 definition: "a financial institution that accepts deposits and channels the money into lending activities".
    *   Synonyms: "depository financial institution, banking concern, banking company".
    *   Examples: "he cashed a check at the bank; that bank holds the mortgage on my home".
    *   Context match: High.
5.  **Format Output**: The user wants a JSON object with the sense_index.
    *   The sense index for "bank%1:14:00::" is 2 (based on the list provided).

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: height
Target surface form: height
Context:
And, according to reports from US broadcaster CNBC, Citigroup is also planning to repay the state support. The institutions thereby want to wiggle themselves free from the restrictions going hand-in-hand with the acceptance of the money, such as the limits on manager bonuses and the paying of high charges. Bank of America had raised some USD 19 billion from investors through convertible loans. The rest of the amount was taken from its own kitty, which was well filled through the sale of business units. Bank head Kenneth Lewis extended his express thanks to the American taxpayer on Wednesday evening: The cash injection helped over a very difficult time. The bank overstretched at the <t>height</t> of the financial crisis by taking over the investment bank Merrill Lynch. Citigroup also plans to raise cash on the capital market to free itself from its liabilities with the state.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=height%1:07:00:: | definition=the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top | synonyms=tallness
2. sense_key=height%1:26:00:: | definition=the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development | synonyms=acme, elevation, peak, pinnacle, summit, superlative | examples=his landscapes were deemed the acme of beauty; the artist's gifts are at their acme
3. sense_key=height%1:07:01:: | definition=(of a standing person) the distance from head to foot | synonyms=stature
4. sense_key=height%1:07:02:: | definition=elevation especially above sea level or above the earth's surface | synonyms=altitude | examples=the altitude gave her a headache

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 "height" in the context: "The bank overstretched at the height of the financial crisis by taking over the investment bank Merrill Lynch."

Let's analyze the context:
"at the height of the financial crisis" means at the most intense point or the peak of the crisis.

Candidate senses:
1. height%1:07:00:: - vertical dimension of extension; distance from base to top (synonyms: tallness)
2. height%1:26:00:: - the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development (synonyms: acme, elevation, peak, pinnacle, summit, superlative)
3. height%1:07:01:: - (of a standing person) the distance from head to foot (synonyms: stature)
4. height%1:07:02:: - elevation especially above sea level or above the earth's surface (synonyms: altitude)

"at the height of the financial crisis" clearly corresponds to "the highest level or degree attainable" or "the highest stage of development". The synonyms "peak" or "pinnacle" perfectly match "the height of the financial crisis".

Therefore, sense 2 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: crisis
Target surface form: crisis
Context:
And, according to reports from US broadcaster CNBC, Citigroup is also planning to repay the state support. The institutions thereby want to wiggle themselves free from the restrictions going hand-in-hand with the acceptance of the money, such as the limits on manager bonuses and the paying of high charges. Bank of America had raised some USD 19 billion from investors through convertible loans. The rest of the amount was taken from its own kitty, which was well filled through the sale of business units. Bank head Kenneth Lewis extended his express thanks to the American taxpayer on Wednesday evening: The cash injection helped over a very difficult time. The bank overstretched at the height of the financial <t>crisis</t> by taking over the investment bank Merrill Lynch. Citigroup also plans to raise cash on the capital market to free itself from its liabilities with the state.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=crisis%1:26:00:: | definition=an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty | examples=they went bankrupt during the economic crisis
2. sense_key=crisis%1:11:00:: | definition=a crucial stage or turning point in the course of something | examples=after the crisis the patient either dies or gets better

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 "crisis" in the context: "The bank overstretched at the height of the financial crisis by taking over the investment bank Merrill Lynch."

Candidate senses:
1. crisis%1:26:00:: - an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty (they went bankrupt during the economic crisis)
2. crisis%1:11:00:: - a crucial stage or turning point in the course of something (after the crisis the patient either dies or gets better)

In the context of "financial crisis", it refers to an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty in the economy, not a turning point in a process (like a medical crisis). The example for sense 1 is literally "economic crisis", which perfectly aligns with "financial crisis".

So, the best sense is sense 1.


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

[User]
Target lemma: investment
Target surface form: investment
Context:
And, according to reports from US broadcaster CNBC, Citigroup is also planning to repay the state support. The institutions thereby want to wiggle themselves free from the restrictions going hand-in-hand with the acceptance of the money, such as the limits on manager bonuses and the paying of high charges. Bank of America had raised some USD 19 billion from investors through convertible loans. The rest of the amount was taken from its own kitty, which was well filled through the sale of business units. Bank head Kenneth Lewis extended his express thanks to the American taxpayer on Wednesday evening: The cash injection helped over a very difficult time. The bank overstretched at the height of the financial crisis by taking over the <t>investment</t> bank Merrill Lynch. Citigroup also plans to raise cash on the capital market to free itself from its liabilities with the state.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=investment%1:04:00:: | definition=the act of investing; laying out money or capital in an enterprise with the expectation of profit | synonyms=investing
2. sense_key=investment%1:21:00:: | definition=money that is invested with an expectation of profit | synonyms=investment funds
3. sense_key=investment%1:07:00:: | definition=the commitment of something other than money (time, energy, or effort) to a project with the expectation of some worthwhile result | examples=this job calls for the investment of some hard thinking; he made an emotional investment in the work
4. sense_key=investment%1:05:00:: | definition=outer layer or covering of an organ or part or organism
5. sense_key=investment%1:04:01:: | definition=the act of putting on robes or vestments
6. sense_key=investment%1:04:02:: | definition=the ceremonial act of clothing someone in the insignia of an office; the formal promotion of a person to an office or rank | synonyms=investiture

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: "The bank overstretched at the height of the financial crisis by taking over the <t>investment</t> bank Merrill Lynch."
    *   Target word: "investment" (modifying "bank").
    *   Phrase: "investment bank".
    *   Context situation: Discussing banks (Citigroup, Bank of America), state support (TARP), financial crisis, Merrill Lynch.
    *   Meaning in context: Merrill Lynch is an "investment bank". An investment bank is a financial institution that deals with underwriting, facilitating transactions, and aiding in the raising of capital. The term "investment" here refers to the specific financial activity of investing money/capital to generate profit.

2.  **Analyze the candidate senses:**
    *   *Sense 1:* "the act of investing; laying out money or capital in an enterprise with the expectation of profit" (Synonyms: investing).
    *   *Sense 2:* "money that is invested with an expectation of profit" (Synonyms: investment funds).
    *   *Sense 3:* "the commitment of something other than money (time, energy, or effort)..."
    *   *Sense 4:* "outer layer or covering of an organ..."
    *   *Sense 5:* "the act of putting on robes..."
    *   *Sense 6:* "the ceremonial act of clothing someone..."

3.  **Disambiguate:**
    *   Senses 3, 4, 5, 6 are clearly wrong (biological or ceremonial meanings).
    *   The choice is between Sense 1 (the act) and Sense 2 (the money).
    *   The phrase is "investment bank".
    *   What defines an "investment bank"? It is a bank that performs the *act* of investing (underwriting, trading, asset management) for clients or itself. It is a bank associated with the activity of investing.
    *   Let's look at the definition of Sense 1: "the act of investing". Does "investment bank" mean a "bank of the act of investing"? Yes. It is a bank dedicated to the activity/process of investment.
    *   Let's look at Sense 2: "money that is invested". Does "investment bank" mean a "bank of money that is invested"? Not exactly. While they handle money, the term "investment" describes the *type* of banking activity, not a pile of money itself.
    *   Compare: "Investment strategy" (Sense 1 - strategy regarding the act), "Investment capital" (Sense 2 - the money itself), "Investment opportunity" (Sense 1 - opportunity to perform the act).
    *   In "investment bank", "investment" is a noun acting as an attributive modifier (a noun adjunct). It characterizes the bank by the function/activity it performs. The function is *investing* (Sense 1).
    *   If we substitute the definitions:
        *   "The bank of the [act of investing]..." -> Fits the nature of an investment bank (an institution that engages in the business of investing).
        *   "The bank of the [money invested]..." -> Less precise. The bank isn't a pile of money; it manages the act of investing money.
    *   WordNet often handles noun adjuncts by linking to the sense describing the activity/entity rather than the mass noun sense, though it can be tricky.
    *   Let's check WordNet hierarchy or usage for "investment bank".
        *   "Investment bank" refers to financial institutions engaging in the *business* of investment. Business/activity usually maps to Sense 1 (the act).
    *   Let's verify against Sense 2. Sense 2 is "investment funds" (plural). This sense usually applies to the money itself. Example: "The investment was lost." "The investment grew."
    *   In the phrase "investment bank", we are talking about the sector/activity. The bank facilitates the *act of investing*.
    *   Therefore, Sense 1 ("the act of investing") is the most appropriate definition for the word "investment" as used in the compound "investment bank". It defines the *activity* the bank specializes in.

    *   Refining the reasoning:
        *   "Investment" in "investment bank" refers to the domain of finance involving the deployment of capital for profit.
        *   Definition 1: "the act of investing... with the expectation of profit".
        *   Definition 2: "money that is invested...".
        *   An investment bank is a bank for the *process* or *business* of investing. It is not a bank made of "invested money". It facilitates the act. Thus, Sense 1 is the correct mapping for the activity/concept.

4.  **Final Selection:** Sense 1.


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

[User]
Target lemma: bank
Target surface form: bank
Context:
And, according to reports from US broadcaster CNBC, Citigroup is also planning to repay the state support. The institutions thereby want to wiggle themselves free from the restrictions going hand-in-hand with the acceptance of the money, such as the limits on manager bonuses and the paying of high charges. Bank of America had raised some USD 19 billion from investors through convertible loans. The rest of the amount was taken from its own kitty, which was well filled through the sale of business units. Bank head Kenneth Lewis extended his express thanks to the American taxpayer on Wednesday evening: The cash injection helped over a very difficult time. The bank overstretched at the height of the financial crisis by taking over the investment <t>bank</t> Merrill Lynch. Citigroup also plans to raise cash on the capital market to free itself from its liabilities with the state.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=bank%1:17:01:: | definition=sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water) | examples=they pulled the canoe up on the bank; he sat on the bank of the river and watched the currents
2. sense_key=bank%1:14:00:: | definition=a financial institution that accepts deposits and channels the money into lending activities | synonyms=depository financial institution, banking concern, banking company | examples=he cashed a check at the bank; that bank holds the mortgage on my home
3. sense_key=bank%1:17:00:: | definition=a long ridge or pile | examples=a huge bank of earth
4. sense_key=bank%1:14:01:: | definition=an arrangement of similar objects in a row or in tiers | examples=he operated a bank of switches
5. sense_key=bank%1:21:00:: | definition=a supply or stock held in reserve for future use (especially in emergencies)
6. sense_key=bank%1:21:01:: | definition=the funds held by a gambling house or the dealer in some gambling games | examples=he tried to break the bank at Monte Carlo
7. sense_key=bank%1:17:02:: | definition=a slope in the turn of a road or track; the outside is higher than the inside in order to reduce the effects of centrifugal force | synonyms=cant, camber
8. sense_key=bank%1:06:01:: | definition=a container (usually with a slot in the top) for keeping money at home | synonyms=savings bank, coin bank, money box | examples=the coin bank was empty
9. sense_key=bank%1:06:00:: | definition=a building in which the business of banking transacted | synonyms=bank building | examples=the bank is on the corner of Nassau and Witherspoon
10. sense_key=bank%1:04:00:: | definition=a flight maneuver; aircraft tips laterally about its longitudinal axis (especially in turning) | examples=the plane went into a steep bank

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: "bank"
    *   Target surface form: "bank"
    *   Context snippet: "...The bank overstretched at the height of the financial crisis by taking over the investment <t>bank</t> Merrill Lynch..."

2.  **Analyze the context meaning:**
    *   The sentence talks about a financial institution ("The bank") taking over an "investment bank".
    *   "Merrill Lynch" is a famous financial institution/investment firm.
    *   "Investment bank" refers to a type of financial organization.
    *   The broader context discusses Citigroup, Bank of America, financial crisis, manager bonuses, capital market, etc.
    *   Therefore, "bank" here refers to a financial institution.

3.  **Evaluate the candidate senses:**
    *   1. "sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)" - Incorrect. This is physical geography.
    *   2. "a financial institution that accepts deposits and channels the money into lending activities" | synonyms: depository financial institution, banking concern, banking company. - **Strong candidate.** An investment bank is a type of financial institution. Even though investment banks focus less on retail deposits, they fall under the general concept of a "bank" as an institution in this context. The context contrasts or combines "The bank" (Bank of America) with "investment bank" (Merrill Lynch).
    *   3. "a long ridge or pile" - Incorrect.
    *   4. "an arrangement of similar objects in a row or in tiers" - Incorrect.
    *   5. "a supply or stock held in reserve" - Incorrect.
    *   6. "the funds held by a gambling house..." - Incorrect.
    *   7. "a slope in the turn of a road or track" - Incorrect.
    *   8. "a container ... for keeping money at home" - Incorrect.
    *   9. "a building in which the business of banking transacted" - Incorrect. While banks have buildings, the sentence refers to the legal entity/business ("taking over"), not the physical structure itself. Sense 2 (institution) is more appropriate than Sense 9 (building) for mergers and acquisitions.
    *   10. "a flight maneuver" - Incorrect.

4.  **Refine the choice between Sense 2 and Sense 9:**
    *   Sense 2 defines a financial institution.
    *   Sense 9 defines a building.
    *   The context is about "taking over" an entity. You take over a company (institution), not just a building. Merrill Lynch is an organization. Therefore, Sense 2 is the correct sense.

5.  **Final Selection:**
    *   Sense index: 2.

6.  **Formatting the output:**
    *   Return JSON object: {"sense_index": 2}.


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

[User]
Target lemma: cash
Target surface form: cash
Context:
The institutions thereby want to wiggle themselves free from the restrictions going hand-in-hand with the acceptance of the money, such as the limits on manager bonuses and the paying of high charges. Bank of America had raised some USD 19 billion from investors through convertible loans. The rest of the amount was taken from its own kitty, which was well filled through the sale of business units. Bank head Kenneth Lewis extended his express thanks to the American taxpayer on Wednesday evening: The cash injection helped over a very difficult time. The bank overstretched at the height of the financial crisis by taking over the investment bank Merrill Lynch. Citigroup also plans to raise <t>cash</t> on the capital market to free itself from its liabilities with the state. Already on Thursday, the US bank was able to announce a capital increase of some USD 20 billion, reported CNBC with reference to circles.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=cash%1:21:00:: | definition=money in the form of bills or coins | synonyms=hard cash, hard currency | examples=there is a desperate shortage of hard cash
2. sense_key=cash%1:21:02:: | definition=prompt payment for goods or services in currency or by check | synonyms=immediate payment
3. sense_key=cash%1:18:00:: | definition=United States country music singer and songwriter (1932-2003) | synonyms=Johnny Cash, John Cash

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

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

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the Target Word:** The target word is "cash" used as a noun in the phrase "raise cash on the capital market".

2.  **Analyze the Context:**
    *   The text discusses financial institutions (Bank of America, Citigroup) dealing with government money/bailouts ("acceptance of the money", "liabilities with the state").
    *   Specific phrases: "raise cash on the capital market", "capital increase", "convertible loans", "USD 20 billion".
    *   The sentence containing the target is: "Citigroup also plans to raise cash on the capital market to free itself from its liabilities with the state."
    *   Meaning: Citigroup wants to acquire money/funds/liquidity from the market to pay back the government.

3.  **Analyze Candidate Senses:**

    *   **Sense 1:** `cash%1:21:00::` | Definition: "money in the form of bills or coins" | Synonyms: "hard cash, hard currency".
        *   *Analysis:* This refers specifically to physical currency (notes and coins). While "cash" can loosely mean money in general, WordNet distinguishes between general money (often `money%1:21:00`) and "hard cash" (physical bills/coins). In the context of raising billions of dollars (USD 20 billion) on the capital market via stock offerings or bonds, the bank is not collecting physical bills and coins. They are raising funds/liquidity/financial capital. However, looking at WordNet hierarchies, often "cash" in financial contexts is mapped to this sense if no specific "liquid assets" sense exists, *or* it is often used metaphorically for money in general. Let's look at Sense 2 to see if it fits better.

    *   **Sense 2:** `cash%1:21:02::` | Definition: "prompt payment for goods or services in currency or by check" | Synonyms: "immediate payment".
        *   *Analysis:* This refers to the method of payment (cash vs. credit), often used in retail contexts (e.g., "cash on delivery"). The context here is corporate finance ("raise cash on the capital market"). This sense does not fit at all. They aren't making a prompt payment; they are acquiring funds.

    *   **Sense 3:** `cash%1:18:00::` | Definition: "United States country music singer..."
        *   *Analysis:* Irrelevant proper noun.

4.  **Re-evaluating Sense 1:**
    *   The definition says "money in the form of bills or coins".
    *   In financial reporting, "cash" often refers to "liquidity" or "funds" rather than strictly physical banknotes.
    *   Is there a general "money" sense missing? WordNet usually treats `money%1:21:00` as the general superclass.
    *   However, in WSD tasks, if the available senses are specific, one must choose the closest.
    *   Between Sense 1 and Sense 2, Sense 1 is clearly the intended meaning. "Cash" here stands for money/funds.
    *   Even though the definition specifies "bills or coins" (hard cash), the usage in the text is the standard lexical choice for "liquid funds" in business English. "Raise cash" = "Raise money/funds".
    *   Sense 1 is the representation of the monetary asset. Sense 2 is a payment method.
    *   Therefore, Sense 1 is the correct choice among the available options. It represents the financial resource.

    *   *Self-Correction/Refinement:* Sometimes WordNet definitions can be restrictive. "Cash" in "cash injection" or "raise cash" usually implies liquid assets. Sense 1 captures the "money" aspect. Sense 2 captures the "payment mode" aspect. The context "raise cash" fits "raise money". Even if the definition mentions bills/coins, this is often the WordNet entry used for "cash" as a monetary asset distinct from property or credit.

    *   Let's check if Sense 1 is the standard mapping for "raise cash".
        *   "Raise hard cash" (Synonyms for Sense 1). The text says "raise cash".
        *   Context: "The cash injection..."
        *   Context: "raise cash on the capital market".
        *   This is about obtaining money.
        *   Sense 1 is the only candidate that refers to money itself.

5.  **Final Selection:** Sense 1 is the only noun sense referring to money itself (even if the gloss emphasizes the physical form, the synonym "hard currency" can also mean stable money in a macro sense, though here it likely means liquid funds). Sense 2 is about payment terms. Sense 3 is a person. Sense 1 is the best fit.

    *   Wait, let's double check the specific WordNet definitions.
    *   WordNet 3.1:
        *   cash (n): money in the form of bills or coins
        *   cash (n): prompt payment for goods or services in currency or by check
    *   The phrase "raise cash" means to raise money. While the strict definition is "bills or coins", in WSD tasks, this is typically mapped to Sense 1 because it is the "money" sense, distinct from the "payment method" sense.
    *   If I look at the examples for Sense 1: "there is a desperate shortage of hard cash".
    *   In the text: "raise cash".
    *   This is an instance of the word "cash" meaning financial capital/funds.
    *   I will select Sense 1.

    *   Let's consider if there is any ambiguity.
        *   "pay cash" (Sense 2 - method of payment).
        *   "raise cash" (Sense 1 - the asset).
    *   Yes, "raise cash" is about acquiring the asset. Even though the gloss is specific to physical money, this is the standard noun sense for the asset in WordNet.

    *   Therefore, Index 1.

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