[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: u.s.
Target surface form: U.S.
Context:
Two American companies reached deals for fields auctioned in June. The meager representation of American oil giants in Iraq's opening oil industry surprised analysts. Iraq finally opened its doors after six years of war, and instead of U.S. companies, you have Asians and Europeans leading the way, said Ruba Husari, the editor of Iraq Oil Forum, an online news outlet. It will be a long time before anything else will be on offer in Iraq. Concerns over security, underscored by massive coordinated bombings Tuesday, and political instability as the U.S. military withdraws, likely kept American oil companies from venturing more forcefully in Iraq, which has the world's third-largest proven crude reserves, analysts said. <t>U.S.</t> firms were in some cases at a disadvantage because rivals, particularly the Chinese and other government controlled energy firms, have markedly lower labor costs and are more prone to take risks because they don't respond to shareholders. Exxon-Mobil and Occidental Petroleum Inc. were the only American companies that reached deals with the ministry.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=u.s.%1:14:00:: | definition=the executive and legislative and judicial branches of the federal government of the United States | synonyms=United States government, United States, U.S. government
2. sense_key=us%1:15:00:: | definition=North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776 | synonyms=United States, United States of America, America, the States, USA

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

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

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

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the target word and context:**
    *   Target lemma: "u.s." (adjective or noun).
    *   Target surface form: "U.S."
    *   Context Sentence: "<t>U.S.</t> firms were in some cases at a disadvantage because rivals..."
    *   Broader context: The text discusses American companies in Iraq's oil industry, the withdrawal of the U.S. military, and deals reached by American companies.

2.  **Analyze the specific usage:**
    *   In the target sentence "<t>U.S.</t> firms", "U.S." is functioning as an adjective modifying "firms". It indicates the nationality or origin of the firms.
    *   In the broader context, we see "U.S. military" and "U.S. companies".
    *   The usage refers to the country/nation as a geographical/political entity from which the firms originate. It doesn't refer specifically to the "government" as an administrative body (Sense 1), but rather to the national identity (Sense 2).
    *   Sense 1 definition: "the executive and legislative and judicial branches of the federal government..." (Synonyms: United States government). If the text meant "government firms" or "state-controlled firms," it would be different, but "U.S. firms" here means private companies (like Exxon-Mobil) originating from the country.
    *   Sense 2 definition: "North American republic containing 50 states..." (Synonyms: United States, America). This is the standard geopolitical entity sense. When we say "U.S. companies," we mean companies from the country defined in Sense 2.

3.  **Evaluate Candidate Senses:**

    *   *Sense 1:* u.s.%1:14:00:: (United States government).
        *   Does "U.S. firms" mean "Government firms"? No, the text contrasts "U.S. firms" with "government controlled energy firms" (Chinese). It mentions Exxon-Mobil and Occidental, which are private entities. Therefore, this sense is incorrect for the specific adjective usage referring to origin/nationality.

    *   *Sense 2:* us%1:15:00:: (North American republic / United States).
        *   This sense represents the country itself. When used attributively (as an adjective) in "U.S. firms," it denotes firms belonging to or originating from this country. This aligns with the definition of the geopolitical entity. The text mentions "American companies" and "U.S. firms" interchangeably. "American" maps to the country "America" (Sense 2). Therefore, this is the correct sense.

4.  **Final Decision:**
    *   The target word refers to the country/nation, not specifically the branches of government administration.
    *   Sense 2 captures the entity "United States of America".
    *   Sense index is 2.

5.  **Formatting Output:**
    *   JSON format required: `{"sense_index": 2}`.

provider: Phala


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: case
Target surface form: cases
Context:
Two American companies reached deals for fields auctioned in June. The meager representation of American oil giants in Iraq's opening oil industry surprised analysts. Iraq finally opened its doors after six years of war, and instead of U.S. companies, you have Asians and Europeans leading the way, said Ruba Husari, the editor of Iraq Oil Forum, an online news outlet. It will be a long time before anything else will be on offer in Iraq. Concerns over security, underscored by massive coordinated bombings Tuesday, and political instability as the U.S. military withdraws, likely kept American oil companies from venturing more forcefully in Iraq, which has the world's third-largest proven crude reserves, analysts said. U.S. firms were in some <t>cases</t> at a disadvantage because rivals, particularly the Chinese and other government controlled energy firms, have markedly lower labor costs and are more prone to take risks because they don't respond to shareholders. Exxon-Mobil and Occidental Petroleum Inc. were the only American companies that reached deals with the ministry.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=case%1:11:00:: | definition=an occurrence of something | synonyms=instance, example | examples=it was a case of bad judgment; another instance occurred yesterday
2. sense_key=case%1:26:00:: | definition=a special set of circumstances | synonyms=event | examples=in that event, the first possibility is excluded; it may rain in which case the picnic will be canceled
3. sense_key=case%1:04:00:: | definition=a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy | synonyms=lawsuit, suit, cause, causa | examples=the family brought suit against the landlord
4. sense_key=case%1:09:00:: | definition=the actual state of things | examples=that was not the case
5. sense_key=case%1:06:00:: | definition=a portable container for carrying several objects | examples=the musicians left their instrument cases backstage
6. sense_key=case%1:18:03:: | definition=a person requiring professional services | examples=a typical case was the suburban housewife described by a marriage counselor
7. sense_key=case%1:18:02:: | definition=a person who is subjected to experimental or other observational procedures; someone who is an object of investigation | synonyms=subject, guinea pig | examples=the subjects for this investigation were selected randomly; the cases that we studied were drawn from two different communities
8. sense_key=case%1:10:02:: | definition=a problem requiring investigation | examples=Perry Mason solved the case of the missing heir
9. sense_key=case%1:10:01:: | definition=a statement of facts and reasons used to support an argument | examples=he stated his case clearly
10. sense_key=case%1:23:00:: | definition=the quantity contained in a case | synonyms=caseful
11. sense_key=case%1:10:00:: | definition=nouns or pronouns or adjectives (often marked by inflection) related in some way to other words in a sentence | synonyms=grammatical case
12. sense_key=case%1:26:02:: | definition=a specific state of mind that is temporary | examples=a case of the jitters
13. sense_key=case%1:18:04:: | definition=a person of a specified kind (usually with many eccentricities) | synonyms=character, eccentric, type | examples=a real character; a strange character
14. sense_key=case%1:10:03:: | definition=a specific size and style of type within a type family | synonyms=font, fount, typeface, face
15. sense_key=case%1:08:00:: | definition=an enveloping structure or covering enclosing an animal or plant organ or part | synonyms=sheath
16. sense_key=case%1:06:06:: | definition=the housing or outer covering of something | synonyms=shell, casing | examples=the clock has a walnut case
17. sense_key=case%1:06:07:: | definition=the enclosing frame around a door or window opening | synonyms=casing | examples=the casings had rotted away and had to be replaced
18. sense_key=case%1:06:03:: | definition=(printing) the receptacle in which a compositor has his type, which is divided into compartments for the different letters, spaces, or numbers | synonyms=compositor's case, typesetter's case | examples=for English, a compositor will ordinarily have two such cases, the upper case containing the capitals and the lower case containing the small letters
19. sense_key=case%1:06:02:: | definition=bed linen consisting of a cover for a pillow | synonyms=pillowcase, slip, pillow slip | examples=the burglar carried his loot in a pillowcase
20. sense_key=case%1:06:01:: | definition=a glass container used to store and display items in a shop or museum or home | synonyms=display case, showcase, vitrine

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

finish_reason: stop

role: assistant

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the context:**
    *   Sentence: "U.S. firms were in some <t>cases</t> at a disadvantage because rivals, particularly the Chinese and other government controlled energy firms, have markedly lower labor costs..."
    *   Key phrase: "in some cases".
    *   Meaning: This phrase introduces specific examples or instances of a situation. It suggests that among the various situations involving U.S. firms, there were specific instances where they were at a disadvantage.
    *   The phrase "in some cases" functions as a discourse marker indicating "sometimes" or "in some instances". It refers to specific occurrences or examples of the general situation described (U.S. firms competing).

2.  **Evaluate the candidate senses:**

    *   **Sense 1:** `case%1:11:00::` | definition=an occurrence of something | synonyms=instance, example | examples="it was a case of bad judgment", "another instance occurred yesterday".
        *   Analysis: This sense refers to a specific occurrence or example. The phrase "in some cases" is synonymous with "in some instances". The context discusses specific occurrences of U.S. firms being at a disadvantage. This fits perfectly.

    *   **Sense 2:** `case%1:26:00::` | definition=a special set of circumstances | synonyms=event | examples="in that event...", "it may rain in which case...".
        *   Analysis: This is close. It often appears in the phrase "in which case". However, "in some cases" usually maps closer to "in some instances" (Sense 1). Sense 2 tends to imply a hypothetical or conditional set of circumstances ("if it rains, in which case..."). The context here is descriptive of actual occurrences, not a conditional clause or a singular "event" in the abstract. "Occurrence" (Sense 1) feels more precise for "in some cases" (plural) meaning specific instances.

    *   **Sense 3:** Legal case. No.

    *   **Sense 4:** `case%1:04:00::` | definition=the actual state of things | examples="that was not the case".
        *   Analysis: Usually used in the phrase "the case" or "not the case". Doesn't fit "in some cases".

    *   **Senses 5-20:** Container, person (client/subject), problem, grammar, type face, biology sheath, housing, printer's tray, pillowcase, display case.
        *   Analysis: None of these semantic fields fit the abstract usage of "cases" in the phrase "in some cases".

3.  **Compare Sense 1 and Sense 2:**
    *   Sense 1 (occurrence/instance/example) vs Sense 2 (special set of circumstances/event).
    *   Context: "U.S. firms were in some <t>cases</t> at a disadvantage".
    *   Rewriting: "U.S. firms were in some <t>instances</t> at a disadvantage." -> Works perfectly.
    *   Rewriting: "U.S. firms were in some <t>events</t> at a disadvantage." -> Less natural.
    *   Synonym check: "instance" is a strong synonym for the usage here.
    *   WordNet hierarchy: 1:11:00 is under "happening, occurrence, occurrent, natural event". 1:26:00 is under "circumstance".
    *   Usage: When we say "in some cases", we are pointing to individual examples or occurrences of the phenomenon. "Instance" is the primary synonym provided for Sense 1. Sense 2 examples ("in that event") suggest a conditional link or a singular specific situation arising from conditions. The usage here is distributive (some of the situations), pointing to instances.
    *   Therefore, Sense 1 is the best fit.

4.  **Final Decision:** Sense 1 is the correct sense. The phrase "in some cases" means "in some instances" or "in some specific occurrences".

    *   Sense Key: case%1:11:00::
    *   Index: 1

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

format: unknown

native_finish_reason: stop

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: government
Target surface form: government
Context:
Two American companies reached deals for fields auctioned in June. The meager representation of American oil giants in Iraq's opening oil industry surprised analysts. Iraq finally opened its doors after six years of war, and instead of U.S. companies, you have Asians and Europeans leading the way, said Ruba Husari, the editor of Iraq Oil Forum, an online news outlet. It will be a long time before anything else will be on offer in Iraq. Concerns over security, underscored by massive coordinated bombings Tuesday, and political instability as the U.S. military withdraws, likely kept American oil companies from venturing more forcefully in Iraq, which has the world's third-largest proven crude reserves, analysts said. U.S. firms were in some cases at a disadvantage because rivals, particularly the Chinese and other <t>government</t> controlled energy firms, have markedly lower labor costs and are more prone to take risks because they don't respond to shareholders. Exxon-Mobil and Occidental Petroleum Inc. were the only American companies that reached deals with the ministry.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=government%1:14:00:: | definition=the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit | synonyms=authorities, regime | examples=the government reduced taxes; the matter was referred to higher authorities
2. sense_key=government%1:04:00:: | definition=the act of governing; exercising authority | synonyms=governing, governance, government activity, administration | examples=regulations for the governing of state prisons; he had considerable experience of government
3. sense_key=government%1:09:00:: | definition=(government) the system or form by which a community or other political unit is governed | examples=tyrannical government
4. sense_key=government%1:09:01:: | definition=the study of government of states and other political units | synonyms=politics, political science

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 Request:**
    *   Task: Word Sense Disambiguation (WSD).
    *   Target lemma: "government".
    *   Target surface form: "government".
    *   Context: A news article about American oil companies in Iraq, mentioning Chinese and other "government controlled energy firms".
    *   Candidate senses: 4 senses provided with definitions, synonyms, and examples.
    *   Output format: JSON object `{"sense_index": X}`. No hedging, single best choice.

2.  **Analyze the Context:**
    *   Sentence: "...rivals, particularly the Chinese and other **government** controlled energy firms..."
    *   Usage: The word "government" is modifying "controlled". It refers to an entity (the government) that exerts control over the energy firms.
    *   Meaning: It refers to the state administration or the ruling body of a political unit (in this case, the Chinese state or other states). It acts as an agent/entity.

3.  **Analyze the Candidate Senses:**

    *   **Sense 1:** `government%1:14:00::`
        *   Definition: "the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit"
        *   Synonyms: authorities, regime
        *   Examples: "the government reduced taxes"
        *   Fit: This fits well. The "government controlled energy firms" implies the state authority owns or directs the firms. The "government" here is the entity/organization.

    *   **Sense 2:** `government%1:04:00::`
        *   Definition: "the act of governing; exercising authority"
        *   Synonyms: governing, governance, government activity, administration
        *   Examples: "regulations for the governing of state prisons"
        *   Fit: This refers to the *process* or *activity*. "Government controlled" could grammatically be interpreted as "governance controlled" (process), but standard usage usually refers to the entity (the state). We usually say "state-controlled" or "government-controlled" referring to the institution. Sense 1 is the agent; Sense 2 is the action. The text implies the entity is doing the controlling.

    *   **Sense 3:** `government%1:09:00::`
        *   Definition: "(government) the system or form by which a community or other political unit is governed"
        *   Examples: "tyrannical government"
        *   Fit: This refers to the *system* (like democracy, tyranny, monarchy). "Chinese government" usually refers to the administration (Sense 1), not the abstract system of government.

    *   **Sense 4:** `government%1:09:01::`
        *   Definition: "the study of government of states and other political units"
        *   Synonyms: politics, political science
        *   Fit: Clearly incorrect. This is an academic discipline.

4.  **Compare Sense 1 and Sense 2:**
    *   Sense 1 defines "government" as an organization/authority.
    *   Sense 2 defines "government" as the act/governance.
    *   In the phrase "government controlled", "government" acts as a noun adjunct (or adjective) describing *who* or *what* is exercising the control.
    *   Synonyms for Sense 1: "authorities", "regime". "Regime controlled energy firms" makes sense. "Authorities controlled..." makes sense.
    *   Synonyms for Sense 2: "governing", "governance". "Governance controlled energy firms" sounds redundant or awkward. "Governing controlled energy firms" is awkward.
    *   The Chinese *government* (the entity) controls the firms.
    *   Therefore, Sense 1 is the correct choice. It refers to the specific organization or body of people governing the state.

5.  **Final Selection:** Sense 1.

6.  **Formatting Output:** `{"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: energy
Target surface form: energy
Context:
Two American companies reached deals for fields auctioned in June. The meager representation of American oil giants in Iraq's opening oil industry surprised analysts. Iraq finally opened its doors after six years of war, and instead of U.S. companies, you have Asians and Europeans leading the way, said Ruba Husari, the editor of Iraq Oil Forum, an online news outlet. It will be a long time before anything else will be on offer in Iraq. Concerns over security, underscored by massive coordinated bombings Tuesday, and political instability as the U.S. military withdraws, likely kept American oil companies from venturing more forcefully in Iraq, which has the world's third-largest proven crude reserves, analysts said. U.S. firms were in some cases at a disadvantage because rivals, particularly the Chinese and other government controlled <t>energy</t> firms, have markedly lower labor costs and are more prone to take risks because they don't respond to shareholders. Exxon-Mobil and Occidental Petroleum Inc. were the only American companies that reached deals with the ministry.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=energy%1:19:00:: | definition=(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs | synonyms=free energy | examples=energy can take a wide variety of forms
2. sense_key=energy%1:07:00:: | definition=forceful exertion | synonyms=vigor, vigour, zip | examples=he plays tennis with great energy; he's full of zip
3. sense_key=energy%1:07:02:: | definition=enterprising or ambitious drive | synonyms=push, get-up-and-go | examples=Europeans often laugh at American energy
4. sense_key=energy%1:07:01:: | definition=an imaginative lively style (especially style of writing) | synonyms=muscularity, vigor, vigour, vim | examples=his writing conveys great energy; a remarkable muscularity of style
5. sense_key=energy%1:26:00:: | definition=a healthy capacity for vigorous activity | synonyms=vim, vitality | examples=jogging works off my excess energy; he seemed full of vim and vigor
6. sense_key=energy%1:19:01:: | definition=any source of usable power | examples=the DOE is responsible for maintaining the energy policy
7. sense_key=energy%1:14:00:: | definition=the federal department responsible for maintaining a national energy policy of the United States; created in 1977 | synonyms=Department of Energy, Energy Department, DOE

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: `energy`
    *   Target surface form: `energy`
    *   Context snippet: "...rivals, particularly the Chinese and other government controlled <t>energy</t> firms..."
    *   The context talks about oil companies, Iraq's oil industry, crude reserves, and "energy firms" (Exxon-Mobil, Occidental Petroleum).
    *   The specific phrase is "government controlled energy firms".

2.  **Analyze the candidate senses:**

    *   **Sense 1:** Physics definition (thermodynamic quantity, joules/ergs). Does not fit "energy firms". Firms are not made of physics units.
    *   **Sense 2:** Forceful exertion (vigor, zip). Does not fit "energy firms".
    *   **Sense 3:** Enterprising or ambitious drive (push, get-up-and-go). Does not fit "energy firms". You don't have "ambitious drive firms".
    *   **Sense 4:** Imaginative lively style. Does not fit.
    *   **Sense 5:** Healthy capacity for vigorous activity (vitality). Does not fit.
    *   **Sense 6:** Any source of usable power. Examples: "the DOE is responsible for maintaining the energy policy". This sense refers to the *industry* or the *resource* itself (oil, gas, power). "Energy firms" refers to companies that deal with sources of power (oil, gas, etc.). This fits the context perfectly. The context discusses oil giants, crude reserves, and firms dealing with these resources.
    *   **Sense 7:** The federal department (Department of Energy). While the example mentions the DOE, the target phrase is "energy firms", which are private companies (Exxon-Mobil, etc.), not the US federal department.

3.  **Compare Sense 6 vs others:**
    *   The phrase is "energy firms".
    *   "Firms" modifies the type of industry.
    *   The industry is the energy industry (oil, gas, power).
    *   Sense 6 is defined as "any source of usable power". While the definition is singular/abstract, in compound nouns like "energy policy", "energy sector", or "energy firms", it refers to this domain of usable power sources.
    *   Sense 6 is the clear choice for the industry/resource sector usage.

4.  **Determine the sense index:**
    *   The senses are numbered 1 to 7 in the prompt list.
    *   Sense 6 corresponds to `energy%1:19:01::`.

5.  **Formulate the output:**
    *   The request asks for a JSON object: `{"sense_index": 6}`.

    *Let's double check the numbering.*
    1. physics
    2. forceful exertion
    3. ambitious drive
    4. lively style
    5. capacity for activity
    6. source of usable power
    7. federal department

    Context: "...government controlled energy firms..."
    This refers to firms operating in the energy sector (oil, gas, etc.).
    Sense 6 covers "source of usable power" and is used in examples like "energy policy". This is the correct semantic field for "energy firms".

    Result: Sense 6.

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: company
Target surface form: companies
Context:
The meager representation of American oil giants in Iraq's opening oil industry surprised analysts. Iraq finally opened its doors after six years of war, and instead of U.S. companies, you have Asians and Europeans leading the way, said Ruba Husari, the editor of Iraq Oil Forum, an online news outlet. It will be a long time before anything else will be on offer in Iraq. Concerns over security, underscored by massive coordinated bombings Tuesday, and political instability as the U.S. military withdraws, likely kept American oil companies from venturing more forcefully in Iraq, which has the world's third-largest proven crude reserves, analysts said. U.S. firms were in some cases at a disadvantage because rivals, particularly the Chinese and other government controlled energy firms, have markedly lower labor costs and are more prone to take risks because they don't respond to shareholders. Exxon-Mobil and Occidental Petroleum Inc. were the only American <t>companies</t> that reached deals with the ministry. Major U.S. firms such as Chevron and ConocoPhillips, which have cultivated close ties with the Iraqi Oil Ministry and have provided technical advice in recent years, walked away empty-handed.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=company%1:14:01:: | definition=an institution created to conduct business | examples=he only invests in large well-established companies; he started the company in his garage
2. sense_key=company%1:14:03:: | definition=small military unit; usually two or three platoons
3. sense_key=company%1:26:00:: | definition=the state of being with someone | synonyms=companionship, fellowship, society | examples=he missed their company; he enjoyed the society of his friends
4. sense_key=company%1:14:02:: | definition=organization of performers and associated personnel (especially theatrical) | synonyms=troupe | examples=the traveling company all stayed at the same hotel
5. sense_key=company%1:18:00:: | definition=a social or business visitor | synonyms=caller | examples=the room was a mess because he hadn't expected company
6. sense_key=company%1:14:00:: | definition=a social gathering of guests or companions | examples=the house was filled with company when I arrived
7. sense_key=company%1:14:06:: | definition=a band of people associated temporarily in some activity | synonyms=party | examples=they organized a party to search for food; the company of cooks walked into the kitchen
8. sense_key=company%1:14:04:: | definition=crew of a ship including the officers; the whole force or personnel of a ship | synonyms=ship's company
9. sense_key=company%1:14:05:: | definition=a unit of firefighters including their equipment | examples=a hook-and-ladder company

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 lemma is "company" with the surface form "companies". Let me analyze the context to determine the correct sense.

Context summary: The passage discusses American oil companies (Exxon-Mobil, Occidental Petroleum, Chevron, ConocoPhillips) in relation to Iraq's oil industry. It mentions that U.S. companies were not leading the way in Iraq's oil industry, and contrasts them with Asian and European companies, particularly Chinese government-controlled energy firms.

The sentence with the target word:
"Exxon-Mobil and Occidental Petroleum Inc. were the only American <t>companies</t> that reached deals with the ministry."

The word "companies" clearly refers to business corporations or institutions created to conduct business. The context mentions specific oil companies like Exxon-Mobil and Occidental Petroleum, which are large business entities.

Let me look at the candidate senses:

1. sense_key=company%1:14:01:: | definition=an institution created to conduct business | examples="he only invests in large well-established companies; he started the company in his garage"

2. sense_key=company%1:14:03:: | definition=small military unit; usually two or three platoons

3. sense_key=company%1:26:00:: | definition=the state of being with someone | synonyms=companionship, fellowship, society

4. sense_key=company%1:14:02:: | definition=organization of performers and associated personnel (especially theatrical) | synonyms=troupe

5. sense_key=company%1:18:00:: | definition=a social or business visitor | synonyms=caller

6. sense_key=company%1:14:00:: | definition=a social gathering of guests or companions

7. sense_key=company%1:14:06:: | definition=a band of people associated temporarily in some activity | synonyms=party

8. sense_key=company%1:14:04:: | definition=crew of a ship including the officers; the whole force or personnel of a ship | synonyms=ship's company

9. sense_key=company%1:14:05:: | definition=a unit of firefighters including their equipment

The context clearly refers to business corporations - Exxon-Mobil and Occidental Petroleum are business institutions. Sense 1 is the only one that fits - "an institution created to conduct business." The examples given ("he only invests in large well-established companies; he started the company in his garage") also match this usage.

So the answer should be 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: deal
Target surface form: deals
Context:
The meager representation of American oil giants in Iraq's opening oil industry surprised analysts. Iraq finally opened its doors after six years of war, and instead of U.S. companies, you have Asians and Europeans leading the way, said Ruba Husari, the editor of Iraq Oil Forum, an online news outlet. It will be a long time before anything else will be on offer in Iraq. Concerns over security, underscored by massive coordinated bombings Tuesday, and political instability as the U.S. military withdraws, likely kept American oil companies from venturing more forcefully in Iraq, which has the world's third-largest proven crude reserves, analysts said. U.S. firms were in some cases at a disadvantage because rivals, particularly the Chinese and other government controlled energy firms, have markedly lower labor costs and are more prone to take risks because they don't respond to shareholders. Exxon-Mobil and Occidental Petroleum Inc. were the only American companies that reached <t>deals</t> with the ministry. Major U.S. firms such as Chevron and ConocoPhillips, which have cultivated close ties with the Iraqi Oil Ministry and have provided technical advice in recent years, walked away empty-handed.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=deal%1:04:02:: | definition=a particular instance of buying or selling | synonyms=trade, business deal | examples=it was a package deal; I had no further trade with him
2. sense_key=deal%1:10:00:: | definition=an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each | synonyms=bargain | examples=he made a bargain with the devil; he rose to prominence through a series of shady deals
3. sense_key=deal%1:23:00:: | definition=(often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent | synonyms=batch, flock, good deal, great deal, hatful, heap | examples=a batch of letters; a deal of trouble
4. sense_key=deal%1:27:00:: | definition=a plank of softwood (fir or pine board)
5. sense_key=deal%1:27:01:: | definition=wood that is easy to saw (from conifers such as pine or fir) | synonyms=softwood
6. sense_key=deal%1:14:00:: | definition=the cards held in a card game by a given player at any given time | synonyms=hand | examples=I didn't hold a good hand all evening; he kept trying to see my hand
7. sense_key=deal%1:11:00:: | definition=the type of treatment received (especially as the result of an agreement) | examples=he got a good deal on his car
8. sense_key=deal%1:04:00:: | definition=the act of distributing playing cards | examples=the deal was passed around the table clockwise
9. sense_key=deal%1:04:01:: | definition=the act of apportioning or distributing something | examples=the captain was entrusted with the deal of provisions

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

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

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the context**:
    *   The sentence is: "Exxon-Mobil and Occidental Petroleum Inc. were the only American companies that reached <t>deals</t> with the ministry."
    *   Subject: Exxon-Mobil and Occidental Petroleum Inc. (oil companies).
    *   Action: reached.
    *   Object: deals.
    *   Partner: with the ministry (Iraqi Oil Ministry).
    *   Broader context: The text discusses American oil giants, Iraq's oil industry, bidding, contracts, and commercial agreements in the energy sector. Companies like Chevron and ConocoPhillips "walked away empty-handed," implying they didn't get contracts/agreements.
    *   Meaning: The companies successfully negotiated and finalized business agreements/contracts with the government ministry to work in the oil sector.

2.  **Evaluate Candidate Senses**:

    *   **Sense 1: deal%1:04:02:: | definition=a particular instance of buying or selling | synonyms=trade, business deal | examples=it was a package deal; I had no further trade with him.**
        *   *Analysis*: This sense refers to a specific commercial transaction or "business deal." The context involves companies reaching agreements to operate in the oil sector. While it involves business, it's not necessarily just "buying or selling" goods in a simple sense, but rather a broader commercial agreement. However, "business deal" is a strong synonym here.

    *   **Sense 2: deal%1:10:00:: | definition=an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each | synonyms=bargain | examples=he made a bargain with the devil; he rose to prominence through a series of shady deals.**
        *   *Analysis*: This sense focuses on an agreement fixing obligations. The context mentions reaching agreements with a ministry. Oil contracts are complex agreements fixing obligations (exploration, extraction, profit sharing). The example "shady deals" refers to agreements. This seems very close to the intended meaning: a negotiated agreement setting terms.

    *   **Sense 3: deal%1:23:00:: | definition=(often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent.**
        *   *Analysis*: Grammatically incorrect. "reached deals" requires a countable noun or an agreement noun, not a quantifier (like "a deal of trouble"). Also, plural "deals" doesn't fit this mass noun sense usually found in "a deal of". Dismiss.

    *   **Sense 4 & 5**: Wood/planks.
        *   *Analysis*: Completely irrelevant context. Dismiss.

    *   **Sense 6**: Cards held in a card game.
        *   *Analysis*: Metaphorical? No, this is literal business reporting. Dismiss.

    *   **Sense 7**: Type of treatment received.
        *   *Analysis*: "He got a good deal on his car." This usually implies the outcome of a purchase (price/value). While related to business, "reached deals with the ministry" implies the *act of making the agreement*, not just the "treatment" or "value" received. Dismiss.

    *   **Sense 8**: Act of distributing cards.
        *   *Analysis*: Irrelevant. Dismiss.

    *   **Sense 9**: Act of apportioning or distributing something.
        *   *Analysis*: Irrelevant. Dismiss.

3.  **Narrowing down between Sense 1 and Sense 2**:
    *   **Sense 1**: "a particular instance of buying or selling". Synonyms: "trade, business deal".
    *   **Sense 2**: "an agreement between parties ... fixing obligations of each". Synonyms: "bargain".

    *   *Comparison*: The context describes oil companies reaching agreements (contracts) with a ministry. These are long-term service agreements or production sharing agreements. They fix obligations.
    *   Sense 1 ("buying or selling") is a bit too narrow or specific to trade transactions. While business is happening, the core concept of "reaching a deal with a ministry" regarding oil rights is an *agreement* or *contract*.
    *   Sense 2 ("agreement between parties... fixing obligations") is the definition of a contract or diplomatic/business accord.
    *   Let's look at the examples for Sense 1: "it was a package deal". This fits. "I had no further trade with him". Fits trade.
    *   Let's look at the examples for Sense 2: "shady deals". This fits the general noun "deal" in a business context.
    *   In WordNet hierarchies (and general lexicography), "deal" in the context of "reached a deal" usually maps to the agreement sense.
    *   However, let's check the WordNet specific mapping for "business deal". Sense 1 specifically lists "business deal" as a synonym.
    *   Let's check the overlap. A "business deal" (Sense 1) is a specific type of agreement (Sense 2).
    *   The sentence says: "reached deals with the ministry."
    *   Is this a "business deal"? Yes, it involves oil giants and business.
    *   Is this an "agreement fixing obligations"? Yes.
    *   Which is the primary sense intended by WordNet?
    *   Sense 1 is defined under "trade, commercial enterprise" (likely the `1:04` domain hierarchy indicates commercial transaction). `1:10` usually indicates "communication, negotiation".
    *   When companies "reach deals", they are concluding negotiations to form a business relationship.
    *   Sense 1 (trade, business deal) seems slightly more specific to the commercial nature than Sense 2 (general agreement/bargain). The context highlights "American oil giants", "companies", "rivals", "shareholders". This is a business context.
    *   Let's look at the definition of Sense 1 again: "a particular instance of buying or selling". This feels slightly off for a contract to extract oil, which is a service agreement or concession, not strictly "buying or selling" goods (though oil is sold eventually).
    *   Sense 2 definition: "an agreement between parties ... fixing obligations". This describes an oil contract perfectly. Companies have obligations to extract, state has obligations to allow/compensate.
    *   However, WordNet Sense 1 includes the synonym "business deal". In common usage, "We made a deal" is often Sense 1.
    *   Let's look at the WordNet 3.1 or 3.0 hierarchy.
    *   Sense 1 (deal%1:04:02::) -> hypernym: trade, business deal -> act. It is an act of transacting.
    *   Sense 2 (deal%1:10:00::) -> hypernym: agreement, written agreement.
    *   Wait, if Sense 1 is an "instance of buying or selling", it's an *event*. If Sense 2 is an "agreement", it's a *result/document/understanding*.
    *   "Exxon-Mobil ... reached deals..." -> You "reach" an agreement (Sense 2). Do you "reach" an instance of buying or selling (Sense 1)? Usually, you "make a deal" or "close a deal".
    *   "Reach a deal" is a standard collocation for forming an agreement.
    *   Let's compare definitions in other dictionaries or WordNet branches.
    *   WordNet 3.0:
        *   Sense 1: deal, trade, business deal -- a particular instance of buying or selling; "it was a package deal"; "I had no further trade with him"; "he's a master of the business deal".
        *   Sense 2: bargain, deal -- an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each; "he made a bargain with the devil"; "he rose to prominence through a series of shady deals".
    *   Context: "reached deals". This implies a negotiation process resulting in an agreement.
    *   If I say "We made a trade," it implies exchange. If I say "We reached an agreement," it implies the negotiation outcome.
    *   The text discusses negotiations ("opening its doors", "concerns", "venturing", "ties", "walked away empty-handed").
    *   The core act described is the finalization of the negotiation process into a binding agreement.
    *   Sense 2 seems to capture the "agreement" aspect better than Sense 1's "instance of buying or selling". While it is a business deal, the focus on "reaching" it points to the agreement definition. However, often WordNet mappings for "business deal" go to Sense 1.
    *   Let's look closely at the Synonyms provided in the prompt for Sense 1: "trade, business deal".
    *   Synonyms for Sense 2: "bargain".
    *   In the context of international oil contracts, is it a "trade" or a "bargain" or a "business deal"?
    *   They are "business deals". That specific synonym is listed under Sense 1.
    *   However, "reached deals" maps strongly to "reached agreements". Sense 2 is defined as "agreement between parties".
    *   Let's re-evaluate Sense 1's definition: "a particular instance of buying or selling". An oil contract is a long-term agreement, not just a single instance of buying/selling.
    *   Sense 2's definition: "agreement between parties ... fixing obligations". This fits a contract perfectly.
    *   Why might Sense 1 be the choice? Because of the "business deal" synonym.
    *   Why might Sense 2 be the choice? Because "deal" = "agreement" in "reach a deal".
    *   Let's look at the examples again.
    *   Sense 1 Ex: "it was a package deal".
    *   Sense 2 Ex: "shady deals".
    *   Consider the phrase "reached deals".
    *   Sense 2 is the standard sense for "agreement".
    *   Sense 1 is the standard sense for "transaction".
    *   An oil contract is a major agreement/contract.
    *   If I look at how Senseval/semcor annotations usually work: "deal" in "made a deal" is often mapped to the agreement sense (Sense 2).
    *   "Deal" in "a big deal in steel" (transaction) might be Sense 1.
    *   Here, the companies "reached deals". They didn't just perform a transaction; they established the terms of the relationship.
    *   Therefore, Sense 2 (agreement) appears semantically more accurate for the definition "fixing obligations of each".
    *   Let's check the definitions again.
    *   Sense 1: `deal%1:04:02::` -> `synset: trade, deal, business deal`.
    *   Sense 2: `deal%1:10:00::` -> `synset: bargain, deal`.
    *   In WordNet, `deal%1:10:00::` (Sense 2) is a hyponym of `agreement`. `deal%1:04:02::` (Sense 1) is a hyponym of `transaction`.
    *   Is signing an oil contract a transaction or an agreement? It is an agreement that *enables* transactions (selling oil).
    *   Context clues: "reached", "ties with the Iraqi Oil Ministry", "walked away empty-handed".
    *   "Empty-handed" implies they didn't get the agreement/contract.
    *   "Reached" implies the end of a discussion/negotiation. Sense 2 definition: "usually arrived at after discussion".
    *   This phrasing in the definition ("arrived at after discussion") aligns perfectly with the verb "reached".
    *   Sense 1 definition lacks this nuance.
    *   Therefore, Sense 2 is the better fit.

    *   Wait, I need to double check if there is ambiguity about the index numbers in the prompt.
    *   Candidate 1: sense_key=deal%1:04:02:: (index 1)
    *   Candidate 2: sense_key=deal%1:10:00:: (index 2)
    *   ...
    *   Candidate 3: sense_key=deal%1:23:00:: (index 3)
    *   ...
    *   If I choose Sense 2, the index is 2.
    *   Let's verify the specific sense keys.
    *   `deal%1:10:00::` corresponds to the synset {bargain, deal}.
    *   `deal%1:04:02::` corresponds to the synset {trade, deal, business deal}.
    *   The context "reached deals" = "reached agreements".
    *   Synset {bargain, deal} (Sense 2) is defined as "an agreement between parties...". This is the correct definition.
    *   Synset {trade, deal} (Sense 1) is defined as "a particular instance of buying or selling". An oil concession agreement is not an "instance of buying or selling" in the immediate sense; it's a framework agreement.
    *   Thus, index 2 is the correct choice.

    *   Let's double check the example "he rose to prominence through a series of shady deals". These could be business deals, but the focus is on the agreement nature (the arrangement).
    *   The example for Sense 1 "it was a package deal" usually refers to a specific transaction arrangement.
    *   The phrase "reached deals" strongly collocates with the agreement sense.
    *   Therefore, I select Sense 2.

    *   Final check:
    *   Target: deals.
    *   Context: Exxon-Mobil ... reached deals with the ministry.
    *   Meaning: Formal agreements/contracts.
    *   Sense 1: Instance of buying/selling (Transaction). Too specific/limited definition.
    *   Sense 2: Agreement fixing obligations. Matches "contracts".
    *   Sense 3: Large amount. Incorrect.
    *   Sense 4/5: Wood. Incorrect.
    *   Sense 6: Cards. Incorrect.
    *   Sense 7: Treatment. Incorrect.
    *   Sense 8/9: Acts. Incorrect.

    Result: 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: ministry
Target surface form: ministry
Context:
The meager representation of American oil giants in Iraq's opening oil industry surprised analysts. Iraq finally opened its doors after six years of war, and instead of U.S. companies, you have Asians and Europeans leading the way, said Ruba Husari, the editor of Iraq Oil Forum, an online news outlet. It will be a long time before anything else will be on offer in Iraq. Concerns over security, underscored by massive coordinated bombings Tuesday, and political instability as the U.S. military withdraws, likely kept American oil companies from venturing more forcefully in Iraq, which has the world's third-largest proven crude reserves, analysts said. U.S. firms were in some cases at a disadvantage because rivals, particularly the Chinese and other government controlled energy firms, have markedly lower labor costs and are more prone to take risks because they don't respond to shareholders. Exxon-Mobil and Occidental Petroleum Inc. were the only American companies that reached deals with the <t>ministry</t>. Major U.S. firms such as Chevron and ConocoPhillips, which have cultivated close ties with the Iraqi Oil Ministry and have provided technical advice in recent years, walked away empty-handed.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=ministry%1:14:01:: | definition=religious ministers collectively (especially Presbyterian)
2. sense_key=ministry%1:06:00:: | definition=building where the business of a government department is transacted
3. sense_key=ministry%1:14:00:: | definition=a government department under the direction of a minister
4. sense_key=ministry%1:04:00:: | definition=the work of a minister of religion | examples=he is studying for the ministry

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 the Iraqi oil industry and American oil companies. Specifically, it mentions that Exxon-Mobil and Occidental Petroleum Inc. reached deals with a specific entity referred to as the "ministry". It also mentions the "Iraqi Oil Ministry" later in the same sentence structure/context ("close ties with the Iraqi Oil Ministry").
2.  **Analyze the target lemma:** "ministry".
3.  **Analyze the candidate senses:**
    *   Sense 1: "religious ministers collectively (especially Presbyterian)" - This refers to a group of religious leaders. Context is about oil deals and government administration, not religion.
    *   Sense 2: "building where the business of a government department is transacted" - This refers to the physical structure. While deals might be signed in a building, the context implies dealing with the *organization* or *authority*, not just the physical location. The phrase "reached deals with the ministry" implies an institutional agent, not a building (one usually reaches deals *at* a building, *with* an organization).
    *   Sense 3: "a government department under the direction of a minister" - This refers to the administrative body or government agency. In the context of oil deals in Iraq, this fits perfectly. The "Iraqi Oil Ministry" is the government department responsible for oil. Companies reach deals with the organization/department.
    *   Sense 4: "the work of a minister of religion" - Again, religious context, irrelevant to the oil industry context.

4.  **Compare Sense 2 and Sense 3:**
    *   "Reached deals with the [building]" vs "Reached deals with the [government department]".
    *   Metonymy allows referring to an organization by its location (e.g., "The White House stated..."). However, WordNet definitions often distinguish between the agency (Sense 3) and the building (Sense 2).
    *   In this sentence: "Exxon-Mobil ... reached deals with the ministry." The ministry acts as an agent (signing deals). The definition "a government department under the direction of a minister" (Sense 3) describes the agent. Sense 2 defines the place.
    *   Later in the text: "cultivated close ties with the Iraqi Oil Ministry". You cultivate ties with an organization, not a building.
    *   Therefore, the best fit is the government department itself, not the physical structure, although they are related. Sense 3 is the intended meaning.

5.  **Final Selection:** Sense 3 corresponds to the government department. The context confirms this refers to the Iraqi Oil Ministry as an administrative body.

6.  **Format Output:** JSON object `{"sense_index": 3}`.

provider: DigitalOcean


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

[User]
Target lemma: u.s.
Target surface form: U.S.
Context:
Iraq finally opened its doors after six years of war, and instead of U.S. companies, you have Asians and Europeans leading the way, said Ruba Husari, the editor of Iraq Oil Forum, an online news outlet. It will be a long time before anything else will be on offer in Iraq. Concerns over security, underscored by massive coordinated bombings Tuesday, and political instability as the U.S. military withdraws, likely kept American oil companies from venturing more forcefully in Iraq, which has the world's third-largest proven crude reserves, analysts said. U.S. firms were in some cases at a disadvantage because rivals, particularly the Chinese and other government controlled energy firms, have markedly lower labor costs and are more prone to take risks because they don't respond to shareholders. Exxon-Mobil and Occidental Petroleum Inc. were the only American companies that reached deals with the ministry. Major <t>U.S.</t> firms such as Chevron and ConocoPhillips, which have cultivated close ties with the Iraqi Oil Ministry and have provided technical advice in recent years, walked away empty-handed. Russian companies Lukoil and Gazprom were the top stakeholders in two of the contracts awarded this weekend.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=u.s.%1:14:00:: | definition=the executive and legislative and judicial branches of the federal government of the United States | synonyms=United States government, United States, U.S. government
2. sense_key=us%1:15:00:: | definition=North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776 | synonyms=United States, United States of America, America, the States, USA

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 "U.S." in the context of "Major U.S. firms such as Chevron and ConocoPhillips".
The candidate senses are:
1. u.s.%1:14:00:: - the executive and legislative and judicial branches of the federal government of the United States
2. us%1:15:00:: - North American republic containing 50 states...

In the context of "U.S. firms", "U.S." refers to the country/nation itself, not the government branches. Firms are based in the country, not in the government.
Therefore, sense 2 is the correct one.
Index 2.

provider: SiliconFlow


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

[User]
Target lemma: tie
Target surface form: ties
Context:
Iraq finally opened its doors after six years of war, and instead of U.S. companies, you have Asians and Europeans leading the way, said Ruba Husari, the editor of Iraq Oil Forum, an online news outlet. It will be a long time before anything else will be on offer in Iraq. Concerns over security, underscored by massive coordinated bombings Tuesday, and political instability as the U.S. military withdraws, likely kept American oil companies from venturing more forcefully in Iraq, which has the world's third-largest proven crude reserves, analysts said. U.S. firms were in some cases at a disadvantage because rivals, particularly the Chinese and other government controlled energy firms, have markedly lower labor costs and are more prone to take risks because they don't respond to shareholders. Exxon-Mobil and Occidental Petroleum Inc. were the only American companies that reached deals with the ministry. Major U.S. firms such as Chevron and ConocoPhillips, which have cultivated close <t>ties</t> with the Iraqi Oil Ministry and have provided technical advice in recent years, walked away empty-handed. Russian companies Lukoil and Gazprom were the top stakeholders in two of the contracts awarded this weekend.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=tie%1:06:01:: | definition=neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front | synonyms=necktie | examples=he stood in front of the mirror tightening his necktie; he wore a vest and tie
2. sense_key=tie%1:26:01:: | definition=a social or business relationship | synonyms=affiliation, association, tie-up | examples=a valuable financial affiliation; he was sorry he had to sever his ties with other members of the team
3. sense_key=tie%1:26:00:: | definition=equality of score in a contest
4. sense_key=tie%1:06:02:: | definition=a horizontal beam used to prevent two other structural members from spreading apart or separating | synonyms=tie beam | examples=he nailed the rafters together with a tie beam
5. sense_key=tie%1:06:04:: | definition=a fastener that serves to join or connect | synonyms=link, linkup, tie-in | examples=the walls are held together with metal links placed in the wet mortar during construction
6. sense_key=tie%1:11:00:: | definition=the finish of a contest in which the score is tied and the winner is undecided | synonyms=draw, standoff | examples=the game ended in a draw; their record was 3 wins, 6 losses and a tie
7. sense_key=tie%1:10:00:: | definition=(music) a slur over two notes of the same pitch; indicates that the note is to be sustained for their combined time value
8. sense_key=tie%1:06:03:: | definition=one of the cross braces that support the rails on a railway track | synonyms=railroad tie, crosstie, sleeper | examples=the British call a railroad tie a sleeper
9. sense_key=tie%1:06:00:: | definition=a cord (or string or ribbon or wire etc.) with which something is tied | examples=he needed a tie for the packages

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: "tie"
    *   Target surface form: "ties"
    *   Context sentence: "Major U.S. firms such as Chevron and ConocoPhillips, which have cultivated close <t>ties</t> with the Iraqi Oil Ministry and have provided technical advice in recent years, walked away empty-handed."
    *   Context meaning: The sentence discusses relationships between U.S. firms and an Iraqi government ministry. The firms "cultivated close ties," meaning they built a relationship or connection.

2.  **Analyze the candidate senses:**
    *   Sense 1: "neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material..." (clothing item). Incorrect.
    *   Sense 2: "a social or business relationship" (synonyms: affiliation, association, tie-up). Examples mention "sever his ties with other members". This fits perfectly with "cultivated close ties with the Iraqi Oil Ministry".
    *   Sense 3: "equality of score in a contest". Incorrect context.
    *   Sense 4: "a horizontal beam used to prevent two other structural members from spreading apart...". Incorrect context.
    *   Sense 5: "a fastener that serves to join or connect" (synonyms: link, linkup, tie-in). This is a physical connection or metaphorical link, but "relationship" (Sense 2) is a more specific and accurate definition for business connections between organizations.
    *   Sense 6: "the finish of a contest in which the score is tied...". Incorrect context.
    *   Sense 7: "(music) a slur over two notes...". Incorrect context.
    *   Sense 8: "one of the cross braces that support the rails on a railway track...". Incorrect context.
    *   Sense 9: "a cord (or string or ribbon or wire etc.) with which something is tied". Incorrect context.

3.  **Select the best sense:**
    *   Sense 2 defines "tie" as a "social or business relationship".
    *   The context describes business relationships: "cultivated close ties with the Iraqi Oil Ministry".
    *   Synonyms listed in Sense 2 are "affiliation, association", which matches the business context perfectly.

4.  **Format the output:**
    *   The user wants a JSON object with the specific format: `{"sense_index": X}`.
    *   The chosen sense is number 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: year
Target surface form: years
Context:
Iraq finally opened its doors after six years of war, and instead of U.S. companies, you have Asians and Europeans leading the way, said Ruba Husari, the editor of Iraq Oil Forum, an online news outlet. It will be a long time before anything else will be on offer in Iraq. Concerns over security, underscored by massive coordinated bombings Tuesday, and political instability as the U.S. military withdraws, likely kept American oil companies from venturing more forcefully in Iraq, which has the world's third-largest proven crude reserves, analysts said. U.S. firms were in some cases at a disadvantage because rivals, particularly the Chinese and other government controlled energy firms, have markedly lower labor costs and are more prone to take risks because they don't respond to shareholders. Exxon-Mobil and Occidental Petroleum Inc. were the only American companies that reached deals with the ministry. Major U.S. firms such as Chevron and ConocoPhillips, which have cultivated close ties with the Iraqi Oil Ministry and have provided technical advice in recent <t>years</t>, walked away empty-handed. Russian companies Lukoil and Gazprom were the top stakeholders in two of the contracts awarded this weekend.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=year%1:28:01:: | definition=a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days | synonyms=twelvemonth, yr | examples=she is 4 years old; in the year 1920
2. sense_key=year%1:28:02:: | definition=a period of time occupying a regular part of a calendar year that is used for some particular activity | examples=a school year
3. sense_key=year%1:28:00:: | definition=the period of time that it takes for a planet (as, e.g., Earth or Mars) to make a complete revolution around the sun | examples=a Martian year takes 687 of our days
4. sense_key=year%1:14:00:: | definition=a body of students who graduate together | synonyms=class | examples=the class of '97; she was in my year at Hoehandle High

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

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the target lemma and surface form:**
    *   Lemma: `year`
    *   Surface form: `years` (plural)

2.  **Analyze the context:**
    *   Sentence: "Major U.S. firms such as Chevron and ConocoPhillips, which have cultivated close ties with the Iraqi Oil Ministry and have provided technical advice in recent <t>years</t>, walked away empty-handed."
    *   The phrase is "in recent years".
    *   This usage refers to a general span of time leading up to the present. It implies calendar years or periods of 365 days passing.

3.  **Analyze the candidate senses:**

    *   **Sense 1:** `year%1:28:01::` | definition: a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days | synonyms: twelvemonth, yr | examples: she is 4 years old; in the year 1920.
        *   This is the standard calendar year definition. The phrase "in recent years" fits this definition perfectly. It refers to the passing of calendar years (units of time). The examples "she is 4 years old" shows duration/accumulation of these units.

    *   **Sense 2:** `year%1:28:02::` | definition: a period of time occupying a regular part of a calendar year that is used for some particular activity | examples: a school year.
        *   This refers to specific subsections of a year like a "school year" or "fiscal year". The context mentions "recent years" generally, not a specific type of activity-defined year (like "in recent fiscal years"). While business happens in these years, the word itself is used in the general sense of time passing.

    *   **Sense 3:** `year%1:28:00::` | definition: the period of time that it takes for a planet (as, e.g., Earth or Mars) to make a complete revolution around the sun | examples: a Martian year takes 687 of our days.
        *   This is the astronomical definition. While Earth years *are* calendar years, the specific definition and examples focus on planetary revolutions or other planets. The context is standard earthly time. Sense 1 captures the standard calendar year usage better than this astronomical sense.

    *   **Sense 4:** `year%1:14:00::` | definition: a body of students who graduate together | synonyms: class | examples: the class of '97; she was in my year at Hoehandle High.
        *   This refers to a group of people. The context refers to time, not a cohort of students.

4.  **Compare and Decide:**
    *   Sense 1 is the general, default definition of "year" (a period of 365/366 days).
    *   The phrase "in recent years" uses the plural of the standard unit of time.
    *   Sense 2 is too specific (school year, etc.).
    *   Sense 3 is astronomical.
    *   Sense 4 is a collective noun for students.
    *   Therefore, Sense 1 is the correct choice.

5.  **Format Output:**
    *   The prompt asks for a JSON object `{"sense_index": X}`.
    *   The correct index is 1.

provider: AtlasCloud


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

[User]
Target lemma: company
Target surface form: companies
Context:
It will be a long time before anything else will be on offer in Iraq. Concerns over security, underscored by massive coordinated bombings Tuesday, and political instability as the U.S. military withdraws, likely kept American oil companies from venturing more forcefully in Iraq, which has the world's third-largest proven crude reserves, analysts said. U.S. firms were in some cases at a disadvantage because rivals, particularly the Chinese and other government controlled energy firms, have markedly lower labor costs and are more prone to take risks because they don't respond to shareholders. Exxon-Mobil and Occidental Petroleum Inc. were the only American companies that reached deals with the ministry. Major U.S. firms such as Chevron and ConocoPhillips, which have cultivated close ties with the Iraqi Oil Ministry and have provided technical advice in recent years, walked away empty-handed. Russian <t>companies</t> Lukoil and Gazprom were the top stakeholders in two of the contracts awarded this weekend. State-owned China National Petroleum Corporation bid on more contracts than any other company and walked away with large stakes in contracts for two major fields.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=company%1:14:01:: | definition=an institution created to conduct business | examples=he only invests in large well-established companies; he started the company in his garage
2. sense_key=company%1:14:03:: | definition=small military unit; usually two or three platoons
3. sense_key=company%1:26:00:: | definition=the state of being with someone | synonyms=companionship, fellowship, society | examples=he missed their company; he enjoyed the society of his friends
4. sense_key=company%1:14:02:: | definition=organization of performers and associated personnel (especially theatrical) | synonyms=troupe | examples=the traveling company all stayed at the same hotel
5. sense_key=company%1:18:00:: | definition=a social or business visitor | synonyms=caller | examples=the room was a mess because he hadn't expected company
6. sense_key=company%1:14:00:: | definition=a social gathering of guests or companions | examples=the house was filled with company when I arrived
7. sense_key=company%1:14:06:: | definition=a band of people associated temporarily in some activity | synonyms=party | examples=they organized a party to search for food; the company of cooks walked into the kitchen
8. sense_key=company%1:14:04:: | definition=crew of a ship including the officers; the whole force or personnel of a ship | synonyms=ship's company
9. sense_key=company%1:14:05:: | definition=a unit of firefighters including their equipment | examples=a hook-and-ladder company

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:**
    *   Target word: "companies" (plural noun).
    *   Sentence: "Russian companies Lukoil and Gazprom were the top stakeholders in two of the contracts awarded this weekend."
    *   Broader context: The text discusses oil companies (American, Chinese, Russian), contracts, stakeholders, crude reserves, shareholders, and business dealings (Exxon-Mobil, Occidental Petroleum, Chevron, ConocoPhillips).
    *   Specific instance: "Russian companies Lukoil and Gazprom..." refers to business entities.

2.  **Analyze the Candidate Senses:**
    *   Sense 1: "an institution created to conduct business". Examples: "he only invests in large well-established companies". This fits perfectly. Lukoil and Gazprom are large business institutions.
    *   Sense 2: "small military unit". No military context here.
    *   Sense 3: "the state of being with someone". Synonyms: companionship. No context of social presence or togetherness.
    *   Sense 4: "organization of performers...". Theatrical context. Not applicable.
    *   Sense 5: "a social or business visitor". No visitor context.
    *   Sense 6: "a social gathering of guests". No party context.
    *   Sense 7: "a band of people associated temporarily...". Synonyms: party. Not a temporary association for an activity like searching for food.
    *   Sense 8: "crew of a ship". Not a ship context.
    *   Sense 9: "a unit of firefighters". Not a firefighter context.

3.  **Compare and Select:**
    *   The text explicitly mentions oil giants like Exxon-Mobil, Chevron, Lukoil, and Gazprom. These are business entities/corporations.
    *   Sense 1 defines an institution created to conduct business. This is the exact definition of what Lukoil and Gazprom are in this context.

4.  **Format the Output:**
    *   The instructions require a JSON object with the key "sense_index".
    *   The best sense is index 1.

5.  **Final Check:**
    *   Target: "companies"
    *   Context: Oil industry, contracts, stakeholders.
    *   Sense 1: Business institution.
    *   Match: Exact match.

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: contract
Target surface form: contracts
Context:
It will be a long time before anything else will be on offer in Iraq. Concerns over security, underscored by massive coordinated bombings Tuesday, and political instability as the U.S. military withdraws, likely kept American oil companies from venturing more forcefully in Iraq, which has the world's third-largest proven crude reserves, analysts said. U.S. firms were in some cases at a disadvantage because rivals, particularly the Chinese and other government controlled energy firms, have markedly lower labor costs and are more prone to take risks because they don't respond to shareholders. Exxon-Mobil and Occidental Petroleum Inc. were the only American companies that reached deals with the ministry. Major U.S. firms such as Chevron and ConocoPhillips, which have cultivated close ties with the Iraqi Oil Ministry and have provided technical advice in recent years, walked away empty-handed. Russian companies Lukoil and Gazprom were the top stakeholders in two of the <t>contracts</t> awarded this weekend. State-owned China National Petroleum Corporation bid on more contracts than any other company and walked away with large stakes in contracts for two major fields.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=contract%1:10:00:: | definition=a binding agreement between two or more persons that is enforceable by law
2. sense_key=contract%1:10:01:: | definition=(contract bridge) the highest bid becomes the contract setting the number of tricks that the bidder must make | synonyms=declaration
3. sense_key=contract%1:04:01:: | definition=a variety of bridge in which the bidder receives points toward game only for the number of tricks he bid | synonyms=contract bridge

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**:
    *   **Target word**: "contracts" (plural noun).
    *   **Surrounding text**: The text discusses U.S. oil companies, Iraqi Oil Ministry, deals, stakes in fields, bidding, and companies like Exxon-Mobil, Chevron, Lukoil, Gazprom, and China National Petroleum Corporation.
    *   **Key phrases**: "reached deals", "contracts awarded", "bid on more contracts", "stakes in contracts".
    *   **Meaning**: The text refers to formal business agreements for oil extraction/services. These are legally binding documents or agreements between companies and the government (ministry).

2.  **Analyze the candidate senses**:
    *   **Sense 1**: "a binding agreement between two or more persons that is enforceable by law". This is the general legal definition of a contract. In a business context, oil contracts are binding agreements.
    *   **Sense 2**: "(contract bridge) the highest bid becomes the contract setting the number of tricks...". This is specific to the card game Bridge. The context is clearly about business/oil, not card games.
    *   **Sense 3**: "a variety of bridge in which the bidder receives points...". This refers to the game "Contract Bridge". Again, wrong domain.

3.  **Evaluate fit**:
    *   Sense 1 fits perfectly. It describes business agreements.
    *   Senses 2 and 3 are domain-specific to the card game Bridge and are irrelevant here.

4.  **Formulate the output**:
    *   The user wants a JSON object with the key "sense_index".
    *   The best sense is sense 1.
    *   The index corresponds to the list order provided in the prompt.

    JSON: `{"sense_index":1}`

provider: Together


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

[User]
Target lemma: bid
Target surface form: bid
Context:
Concerns over security, underscored by massive coordinated bombings Tuesday, and political instability as the U.S. military withdraws, likely kept American oil companies from venturing more forcefully in Iraq, which has the world's third-largest proven crude reserves, analysts said. U.S. firms were in some cases at a disadvantage because rivals, particularly the Chinese and other government controlled energy firms, have markedly lower labor costs and are more prone to take risks because they don't respond to shareholders. Exxon-Mobil and Occidental Petroleum Inc. were the only American companies that reached deals with the ministry. Major U.S. firms such as Chevron and ConocoPhillips, which have cultivated close ties with the Iraqi Oil Ministry and have provided technical advice in recent years, walked away empty-handed. Russian companies Lukoil and Gazprom were the top stakeholders in two of the contracts awarded this weekend. State-owned China National Petroleum Corporation <t>bid</t> on more contracts than any other company and walked away with large stakes in contracts for two major fields. We all know that China is on track to become a major economic as well as technological power, Oil Ministry spokesman Assam Jihad said.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=bid%2:40:00:: | definition=propose a payment | synonyms=offer, tender | examples=The Swiss dealer offered $2 million for the painting
2. sense_key=bid%2:32:01:: | definition=invoke upon | synonyms=wish | examples=wish you a nice evening; bid farewell
3. sense_key=bid%2:32:02:: | definition=ask for or request earnestly | synonyms=beseech, entreat, adjure, press, conjure | examples=The prophet bid all people to become good persons
4. sense_key=bid%2:40:01:: | definition=make a demand, as for a card or a suit or a show of hands | synonyms=call | examples=He called his trump
5. sense_key=bid%2:40:04:: | definition=make a serious effort to attain something | examples=His campaign bid for the attention of the poor population
6. sense_key=bid%2:32:00:: | definition=ask someone in a friendly way to do something | synonyms=invite

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 American, Russian, and Chinese oil companies competing for contracts in Iraq.
    *   The specific sentence is: "State-owned China National Petroleum Corporation <t>bid</t> on more contracts than any other company and walked away with large stakes in contracts for two major fields."
    *   The action involves a corporation trying to secure business contracts (oil fields).
    *   In business contexts, to "bid" usually means to offer a price or a proposal in a competitive situation (like an auction or a tender process) to win a contract.

2.  **Analyze the candidate senses:**

    *   *Sense 1:* "propose a payment" | synonyms: offer, tender | examples: "The Swiss dealer offered $2 million for the painting"
        *   This fits the business context of competitive offers. Companies bid (submit tenders/offers) to win contracts. The phrase "bid on more contracts" strongly supports this. It's about making an offer to get the contract.

    *   *Sense 2:* "invoke upon" | synonyms: wish | examples: "bid farewell"
        *   This is about saying goodbye or wishing someone well. Clearly incorrect context.

    *   *Sense 3:* "ask for or request earnestly" | synonyms: beseech, entreat | examples: "The prophet bid all people to become good persons"
        *   This is an archaic or literary usage meaning to command or entreat. Not relevant to business contracts.

    *   *Sense 4:* "make a demand, as for a card or a suit or a show of hands" | synonyms: call | examples: "He called his trump"
        *   This is specific to card games (bridge, poker, etc.). Not relevant.

    *   *Sense 5:* "make a serious effort to attain something" | examples: "His campaign bid for the attention of the poor population"
        *   This is often used as a noun ("a bid for presidency") or a verb meaning to strive/attempt generally. While companies *are* making an effort to attain something, the specific phrasing "bid on more contracts" implies the specific action of submitting proposals/prices (the mechanism of the competition). Sense 1 captures the specific mechanism of the business transaction (offering/tendering) better than this generalized sense of "striving". In WordNet, sense 1 usually covers the commercial/auction sense.

    *   *Sense 6:* "ask someone in a friendly way to do something" | synonyms: invite
        *   This is about invitations. Incorrect.

3.  **Select the best sense:**
    *   The context is explicitly about the competitive business process of awarding oil contracts.
    *   "Bid on contracts" means submitting a proposal/offer/tender.
    *   Sense 1 definition: "propose a payment". Synonyms: "offer, tender".
    *   This aligns perfectly with the business usage of bidding on a contract (tendering an offer). Even though "propose a payment" sounds a bit narrow (sometimes it's a revenue share proposal), the core meaning is making a commercial offer. The synonyms "offer" and "tender" confirm this is the commercial sense.

4.  **Final Verification:**
    *   Context: CNPC bid on contracts.
    *   Sense 1: propose a payment / offer / tender.
    *   Does it fit? Yes. Bidding on a contract is making an offer to perform work or extract oil under specific financial terms.
    *   Sense 5 (make a serious effort) is too broad and abstract. Sense 1 is the specific commercial sense.

    Therefore, Sense 1 is thecorrect 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: contract
Target surface form: contracts
Context:
Concerns over security, underscored by massive coordinated bombings Tuesday, and political instability as the U.S. military withdraws, likely kept American oil companies from venturing more forcefully in Iraq, which has the world's third-largest proven crude reserves, analysts said. U.S. firms were in some cases at a disadvantage because rivals, particularly the Chinese and other government controlled energy firms, have markedly lower labor costs and are more prone to take risks because they don't respond to shareholders. Exxon-Mobil and Occidental Petroleum Inc. were the only American companies that reached deals with the ministry. Major U.S. firms such as Chevron and ConocoPhillips, which have cultivated close ties with the Iraqi Oil Ministry and have provided technical advice in recent years, walked away empty-handed. Russian companies Lukoil and Gazprom were the top stakeholders in two of the contracts awarded this weekend. State-owned China National Petroleum Corporation bid on more <t>contracts</t> than any other company and walked away with large stakes in contracts for two major fields. We all know that China is on track to become a major economic as well as technological power, Oil Ministry spokesman Assam Jihad said.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=contract%1:10:00:: | definition=a binding agreement between two or more persons that is enforceable by law
2. sense_key=contract%1:10:01:: | definition=(contract bridge) the highest bid becomes the contract setting the number of tricks that the bidder must make | synonyms=declaration
3. sense_key=contract%1:04:01:: | definition=a variety of bridge in which the bidder receives points toward game only for the number of tricks he bid | synonyms=contract bridge

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: sense_index": 1}

content: sense_index": 1}

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the target lemma and surface form:**
    *   Lemma: `contract` (noun or verb).
    *   Surface form: `contracts` (plural noun or 3rd person singular verb).

2.  **Analyze the context:**
    *   The sentence is: "State-owned China National Petroleum Corporation bid on more <t>contracts</t> than any other company and walked away with large stakes in contracts for two major fields."
    *   The broader context discusses business deals in the oil industry, American companies like Exxon-Mobil and Occidental Petroleum, Russian companies like Lukoil and Gazprom, and Chinese companies.
    *   The text mentions "deals," "stakes," "bid," "awarded," "ministry."
    *   The word "contracts" refers to legal agreements for oil extraction or services.

3.  **Analyze the candidate senses:**
    *   **Sense 1:** `contract%1:10:00::` | Definition: "a binding agreement between two or more persons that is enforceable by law".
        *   This fits the business context perfectly. Oil companies bid on legal agreements to work on fields.
    *   **Sense 2:** `contract%1:10:01::` | Definition: "(contract bridge) the highest bid becomes the contract setting the number of tricks that the bidder must make" | Synonyms: `declaration`.
        *   This refers to the card game bridge. The context is clearly about the oil industry, not card games.
    *   **Sense 3:** `sense_key=contract%1:04:01::` | Definition: "a variety of bridge in which the bidder receives points toward game only for the number of tricks he bid" | Synonyms: `contract bridge`.
        *   This refers to the game itself (contract bridge). Again, irrelevant to the oil industry context.

4.  **Select the best sense:**
    *   Sense 1 is the general legal/business definition.
    *   Senses 2 and 3 are domain-specific to the game of bridge.
    *   The context is business/oil industry.
    *   Therefore, Sense 1 is the correct choice.

5.  **Format the output:**
    *   The user wants a JSON object: `{"sense_index": 1}`.

provider: Amazon Bedrock


[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: contract
Target surface form: contracts
Context:
Concerns over security, underscored by massive coordinated bombings Tuesday, and political instability as the U.S. military withdraws, likely kept American oil companies from venturing more forcefully in Iraq, which has the world's third-largest proven crude reserves, analysts said. U.S. firms were in some cases at a disadvantage because rivals, particularly the Chinese and other government controlled energy firms, have markedly lower labor costs and are more prone to take risks because they don't respond to shareholders. Exxon-Mobil and Occidental Petroleum Inc. were the only American companies that reached deals with the ministry. Major U.S. firms such as Chevron and ConocoPhillips, which have cultivated close ties with the Iraqi Oil Ministry and have provided technical advice in recent years, walked away empty-handed. Russian companies Lukoil and Gazprom were the top stakeholders in two of the contracts awarded this weekend. State-owned China National Petroleum Corporation bid on more <t>contracts</t> than any other company and walked away with large stakes in contracts for two major fields. We all know that China is on track to become a major economic as well as technological power, Oil Ministry spokesman Assam Jihad said.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=contract%1:10:00:: | definition=a binding agreement between two or more persons that is enforceable by law
2. sense_key=contract%1:10:01:: | definition=(contract bridge) the highest bid becomes the contract setting the number of tricks that the bidder must make | synonyms=declaration
3. sense_key=contract%1:04:01:: | definition=a variety of bridge in which the bidder receives points toward game only for the number of tricks he bid | synonyms=contract bridge

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}.

[Assistant] sense_index": 1}

[User] Your previous answer was invalid. Choose one candidate index between 1 and 3. Return only valid JSON exactly like {"sense_index": 1}.

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the Request**:
    *   Target lemma: `contract`
    *   Target surface form: `contracts`
    *   Context: A news article about U.S. oil companies in Iraq, mentioning deals, bids, stakeholders, and fields. specifically: "State-owned China National Petroleum Corporation bid on more <t>contracts</t> than any other company..."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `contract%1:10:00::` -> a binding agreement between two or more persons that is enforceable by law.
        2.  `contract%1:10:01::` -> (contract bridge) the highest bid becomes the contract setting the number of tricks...
        3.  `contract%1:04:01::` -> a variety of bridge...
    *   Constraint: Return JSON `{"sense_index": X}`. No hedging.

2.  **Analyze the Context**:
    *   The text discusses business dealings, specifically oil companies (Exxon-Mobil, Chevron, ConocoPhillips, Lukoil, Gazprom, China National Petroleum Corporation) bidding for rights to develop oil fields in Iraq.
    *   Words surrounding the target: "bid on", "deals", "ministry", "stakeholders", "awarded", "oil fields".
    *   The sentence in question: "State-owned China National Petroleum Corporation bid on more contracts than any other company..."
    *   Meaning: Legal/business agreements between a corporation and a government (ministry) regarding oil extraction.

3.  **Evaluate Candidate Senses**:
    *   Sense 1: "a binding agreement between two or more persons that is enforceable by law". This matches perfectly. In a business/legal context, a contract is the formal agreement for services or goods.
    *   Sense 2: "(contract bridge) the highest bid becomes the contract...". This is specific to the card game Bridge. The context is clearly business/oil, not a card game.
    *   Sense 3: "a variety of bridge...". This refers to the game itself. Again, irrelevant to the context.

4.  **Select the Best Index**:
    *   Sense 1 is the correct meaning.

5.  **Format the Output**:
    *   The user wants strict 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: company
Target surface form: company
Context:
Concerns over security, underscored by massive coordinated bombings Tuesday, and political instability as the U.S. military withdraws, likely kept American oil companies from venturing more forcefully in Iraq, which has the world's third-largest proven crude reserves, analysts said. U.S. firms were in some cases at a disadvantage because rivals, particularly the Chinese and other government controlled energy firms, have markedly lower labor costs and are more prone to take risks because they don't respond to shareholders. Exxon-Mobil and Occidental Petroleum Inc. were the only American companies that reached deals with the ministry. Major U.S. firms such as Chevron and ConocoPhillips, which have cultivated close ties with the Iraqi Oil Ministry and have provided technical advice in recent years, walked away empty-handed. Russian companies Lukoil and Gazprom were the top stakeholders in two of the contracts awarded this weekend. State-owned China National Petroleum Corporation bid on more contracts than any other <t>company</t> and walked away with large stakes in contracts for two major fields. We all know that China is on track to become a major economic as well as technological power, Oil Ministry spokesman Assam Jihad said.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=company%1:14:01:: | definition=an institution created to conduct business | examples=he only invests in large well-established companies; he started the company in his garage
2. sense_key=company%1:14:03:: | definition=small military unit; usually two or three platoons
3. sense_key=company%1:26:00:: | definition=the state of being with someone | synonyms=companionship, fellowship, society | examples=he missed their company; he enjoyed the society of his friends
4. sense_key=company%1:14:02:: | definition=organization of performers and associated personnel (especially theatrical) | synonyms=troupe | examples=the traveling company all stayed at the same hotel
5. sense_key=company%1:18:00:: | definition=a social or business visitor | synonyms=caller | examples=the room was a mess because he hadn't expected company
6. sense_key=company%1:14:00:: | definition=a social gathering of guests or companions | examples=the house was filled with company when I arrived
7. sense_key=company%1:14:06:: | definition=a band of people associated temporarily in some activity | synonyms=party | examples=they organized a party to search for food; the company of cooks walked into the kitchen
8. sense_key=company%1:14:04:: | definition=crew of a ship including the officers; the whole force or personnel of a ship | synonyms=ship's company
9. sense_key=company%1:14:05:: | definition=a unit of firefighters including their equipment | examples=a hook-and-ladder company

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: sense_index": 1}

reasoning_content:
The target word is "company" in this context:

"State-owned China National Petroleum Corporation bid on more contracts than any other <t>company</t> and walked away with large stakes in contracts for two major fields."

The context is about business entities - specifically oil companies like Exxon-Mobil, Occidental Petroleum, Chevron, ConocoPhillips, Lukoil, Gazprom, and China National Petroleum Corporation. These are all business corporations/institutions created to conduct business.

Looking at the senses:

1. sense_key=company%1:14:01:: | definition=an institution created to conduct business | examples=he only invests in large well-established companies; he started the company in his garage

2. sense_key=company%1:14:03:: | definition=small military unit; usually two or three platoons

3. sense_key=company%1:26:00:: | definition=the state of being with someone | synonyms=companionship, fellowship, society | examples=he missed their company; he enjoyed the society of his friends

4. sense_key=company%1:14:02:: | definition=organization of performers and associated personnel (especially theatrical) | synonyms=troupe | examples=the traveling company all stayed at the same hotel

5. sense_key=company%1:18:00:: | definition=a social or business visitor | synonyms=caller | examples=the room was a mess because he hadn't expected company

6. sense_key=company%1:14:00:: | definition=a social gathering of guests or companions | examples=the house was filled with company when I arrived

7. sense_key=company%1:14:06:: | definition=a band of people associated temporarily in some activity | synonyms=party | examples=they organized a party to search for food; the company of cooks walked into the kitchen

8. sense_key=company%1:14:04:: | definition=crew of a ship including the officers; the whole force or personnel of a ship | synonyms=ship's company

9. sense_key=company%1:14:05:: | definition=a unit of firefighters including their equipment | examples=a hook-and-ladder company

The context is clearly about business companies - oil companies specifically. Sense 1 is the correct match: "an institution created to conduct business" with examples like "he only invests in large well-established companies."

The answer should be sense_index: 1