[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: law
Target surface form: law
Context:
Scalia and Thomas dine with healthcare law challengers as court takes case The day the Supreme Court gathered behind closed doors to consider the politically divisive question of whether it would hear a challenge to President Obama's healthcare law, two of its justices, Antonin Scalia and Clarence Thomas, were feted at a dinner sponsored by the law firm that will argue the case before the high court. The occasion was last Thursday, when all nine justices met for a conference to pour over the petitions for review. One of the cases at issue was a suit brought by 26 states challenging the sweeping healthcare overhaul passed by Congress last year, a law that has been a rallying cry for conservative activists nationwide. The justices agreed to hear the suit; indeed, a landmark 5.5 - hour argument is expected in March, and the outcome is likely to further roil the 2012 presidential race, which will be in full swing by the time the court's decision is released. The lawyer who will stand before the court and argue that the <t>law</t> should be thrown out is likely to be Paul Clement, who served as U.S. solicitor general during the George W. Bush administration. Clement's law firm, Bancroft PLLC, was one of almost two dozen firms that helped sponsor the annual dinner of the Federalist Society, a longstanding group dedicated to advocating conservative legal principles.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=law%1:14:00:: | definition=the collection of rules imposed by authority | synonyms=jurisprudence | examples=civilization presupposes respect for the law; the great problem for jurisprudence to allow freedom while enforcing order
2. sense_key=law%1:10:00:: | definition=legal document setting forth rules governing a particular kind of activity | examples=there is a law against kidnapping
3. sense_key=law%1:09:00:: | definition=a rule or body of rules of conduct inherent in human nature and essential to or binding upon human society | synonyms=natural law
4. sense_key=law%1:09:01:: | definition=a generalization that describes recurring facts or events in nature | synonyms=law of nature | examples=the laws of thermodynamics
5. sense_key=law%1:09:02:: | definition=the branch of philosophy concerned with the law and the principles that lead courts to make the decisions they do | synonyms=jurisprudence, legal philosophy
6. sense_key=law%1:04:00:: | definition=the learned profession that is mastered by graduate study in a law school and that is responsible for the judicial system | synonyms=practice of law | examples=he studied law at Yale
7. sense_key=law%1:14:01:: | definition=the force of policemen and officers | synonyms=police, police force, constabulary | examples=the law came looking for him

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 Context:**
    *   Target lemma: *law*
    *   Target surface form: *law*
    *   Context Sentence: "The lawyer who will stand before the court and argue that the <t>law</t> should be thrown out is likely to be Paul Clement..."
    *   Broader context: The text discusses the Supreme Court hearing a challenge to "President Obama's healthcare law" (also referred to as "sweeping healthcare overhaul passed by Congress"). The specific target sentence refers to the lawyer arguing that "the <t>law</t> should be thrown out".

2.  **Analyze the Candidate Senses:**

    *   **Sense 1 (law%1:14:00::):** "the collection of rules imposed by authority".
        *   *Gloss:* Collection of rules. This is a very broad definition of "law" as a system (e.g., "respect for the law").
        *   *Synonyms:* jurisprudence.
        *   *Fit:* "the law should be thrown out". Does one throw out the entire collection of rules imposed by authority? No, they are throwing out a specific legislative act.

    *   **Sense 2 (law%1:10:00::):** "legal document setting forth rules governing a particular kind of activity".
        *   *Gloss:* A legal document/statute. A specific act passed by a legislature.
        *   *Examples:* "there is a law against kidnapping".
        *   *Fit:* The text refers to "President Obama's healthcare law" and "sweeping healthcare overhaul passed by Congress". This fits the definition of a specific legislative act (a statute). The lawyer argues that this specific *legal document* (the statute) should be thrown out.
        *   *Synonyms:* (None listed, but "act", "statute", "bill" are common synonyms for this sense).

    *   **Sense 3 (law%1:09:00::):** "a rule or body of rules of conduct inherent in human nature...".
        *   *Synonyms:* natural law.
        *   *Fit:* This refers to natural law theory, not a specific act of Congress.

    *   **Sense 4 (law%1:09:02::):** "a generalization that describes recurring facts or events in nature".
        *   *Synonyms:* law of nature.
        *   *Examples:* "the laws of thermodynamics".
        *   *Fit:* Not relevant here.

    *   **Sense 5 (law%1:09:01::):** "the branch of philosophy concerned with the law...".
        *   *Synonyms:* jurisprudence, legal philosophy.
        *   *Fit:* Not relevant here.

    *   **Sense 6 (law%1:04:00::):** "the learned profession...".
        *   *Synonyms:* practice of law.
        *   *Examples:* "he studied law".
        *   *Fit:* The context mentions "law firm", but the target word "law" in "the <t>law</t> should be thrown out" refers to the object being challenged, not the profession.

    *   **Sense 7 (law%1:14:01::):** "the force of policemen and officers".
        *   *Synonyms:* police.
        *   *Examples:* "the law came looking for him".
        *   *Fit:* Not relevant.

3.  **Disambiguate:**
    *   The phrase "healthcare law" refers to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. This is a specific piece of legislation.
    *   The sentence says "argue that the <t>law</t> should be thrown out".
    *   One "throws out" or invalidates a specific statute/act/legal document.
    *   Sense 1 ("collection of rules") is close, but usually, when referring to a specific act like the healthcare law, it corresponds to the specific document/act sense. Sense 1 is often used for the abstract system (e.g., "breaking the law", "the law of the land").
    *   Sense 2 ("legal document setting forth rules...") fits the specific instantiation of a rule passed by Congress (the healthcare overhaul). The example "there is a law against kidnapping" (a specific statute) is analogous to "the healthcare law" (a specific statute).

    Let's double-check WordNet hierarchy/definitions provided.
    Sense 1: `law%1:14:00::` (Topical domain likely Law). Definition: "the collection of rules imposed by authority".
    Sense 2: `law%1:10:00::` (Topical domain likely Law). Definition: "legal document setting forth rules governing a particular kind of activity".

    If I say "The speed limit law was changed", is that Sense 1 or Sense 2?
    WordNet distinguishes between "the law" (the system, Sense 1) and "a law" (a specific statute, Sense 2).
    The text says "the <t>law</t>". However, the antecedent is "President Obama's healthcare law". This is a specific act (a bill that became a law). It is a specific legal document/act.
    Therefore, Sense 2 is the precise sense for a specific legislative act.
    Sense 1 is usually "The Law" in the abstract sense (e.g., "I study the law", "respect the law").
    Sense 2 fits "The healthcare law" (a specific document).

    Let's look at the synonyms again.
    Sense 1: jurisprudence (This implies the science/body of law, sometimes confusingly synonymous in WN, but broadly the system).
    Sense 2: No synonyms listed in the prompt, but implies "statute" or "act".

    The sentence: "argue that the <t>law</t> should be thrown out".
    Can you throw out Sense 1 (the collection of rules)? No, you can't throw out the entire collection of rules imposed by authority.
    Can you throw out Sense 2 (a legal document)? Yes, you can overturn a specific statute.

    Therefore, Sense 2 is the correct choice.

4.  **Final Output Generation:**
    *   Index: 2.


attempt_kind: initial

status: success

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

[User]
Target lemma: dinner
Target surface form: dinner
Context:
The day the Supreme Court gathered behind closed doors to consider the politically divisive question of whether it would hear a challenge to President Obama's healthcare law, two of its justices, Antonin Scalia and Clarence Thomas, were feted at a dinner sponsored by the law firm that will argue the case before the high court. The occasion was last Thursday, when all nine justices met for a conference to pour over the petitions for review. One of the cases at issue was a suit brought by 26 states challenging the sweeping healthcare overhaul passed by Congress last year, a law that has been a rallying cry for conservative activists nationwide. The justices agreed to hear the suit; indeed, a landmark 5.5 - hour argument is expected in March, and the outcome is likely to further roil the 2012 presidential race, which will be in full swing by the time the court's decision is released. The lawyer who will stand before the court and argue that the law should be thrown out is likely to be Paul Clement, who served as U.S. solicitor general during the George W. Bush administration. Clement's law firm, Bancroft PLLC, was one of almost two dozen firms that helped sponsor the annual <t>dinner</t> of the Federalist Society, a longstanding group dedicated to advocating conservative legal principles. Another firm that sponsored the dinner, Jones Day, represents one of the trade associations that challenged the law, the National Federation of Independent Business.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=dinner%1:13:00:: | definition=the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday | examples=dinner will be at 8; on Sundays they had a large dinner when they returned from church
2. sense_key=dinner%1:14:00:: | definition=a party of people assembled to have dinner together | synonyms=dinner party | examples=guests should never be late to a dinner party

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 target word and context:**
    *   Target lemma: "dinner"
    *   Context snippet: "...helped sponsor the annual <t>dinner</t> of the Federalist Society... Another firm that sponsored the dinner..."
    *   Key details:
        *   "feted at a dinner sponsored by the law firm"
        *   "annual dinner of the Federalist Society"
        *   People are assembled (Scalia, Thomas, others).
        *   It's an event/gathering, not just food on a plate.

2.  **Analyze candidate senses:**
    *   Sense 1: `dinner%1:13:00::`
        *   Definition: "the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday"
        *   Examples: "dinner will be at 8", "large dinner when they returned from church"
        *   Focus: The food/meal itself.
    *   Sense 2: `dinner%1:14:00::`
        *   Definition: "a party of people assembled to have dinner together"
        *   Synonyms: "dinner party"
        *   Examples: "guests should never be late to a dinner party"
        *   Focus: The social gathering/event.

3.  **Compare context to senses:**
    *   The context mentions "sponsored the annual dinner". Sponsorship usually applies to events (social gatherings/parties), not just the consumption of a meal.
    *   Justices were "feted at a dinner". Being "feted" implies being honored at a social function.
    *   It refers to "the annual dinner of the Federalist Society". This is a specific recurring event where people assemble.
    *   Sense 1 refers to the food or the time of eating. Sense 2 refers to the social assembly/party.

4.  **Determine best fit:**
    *   While eating happens, the primary focus in this context is the organized event where people gathered. The text discusses sponsorship and attendees (justices). This aligns with Sense 2's definition "a party of people assembled to have dinner together".

5.  **Formulate output:**
    *   The request asks for a JSON object `{"sense_index": X}`.
    *   The correct sense is the second one listed (index 2).

format: unknown

native_finish_reason: stop

provider: StreamLake

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: dinner
Target surface form: dinner
Context:
The occasion was last Thursday, when all nine justices met for a conference to pour over the petitions for review. One of the cases at issue was a suit brought by 26 states challenging the sweeping healthcare overhaul passed by Congress last year, a law that has been a rallying cry for conservative activists nationwide. The justices agreed to hear the suit; indeed, a landmark 5.5 - hour argument is expected in March, and the outcome is likely to further roil the 2012 presidential race, which will be in full swing by the time the court's decision is released. The lawyer who will stand before the court and argue that the law should be thrown out is likely to be Paul Clement, who served as U.S. solicitor general during the George W. Bush administration. Clement's law firm, Bancroft PLLC, was one of almost two dozen firms that helped sponsor the annual dinner of the Federalist Society, a longstanding group dedicated to advocating conservative legal principles. Another firm that sponsored the <t>dinner</t>, Jones Day, represents one of the trade associations that challenged the law, the National Federation of Independent Business. Another sponsor was pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Inc, which has an enormous financial stake in the outcome of the litigation.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=dinner%1:13:00:: | definition=the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday | examples=dinner will be at 8; on Sundays they had a large dinner when they returned from church
2. sense_key=dinner%1:14:00:: | definition=a party of people assembled to have dinner together | synonyms=dinner party | examples=guests should never be late to a dinner party

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 context describes an event organized by the Federalist Society. Specifically, it mentions "the annual dinner of the Federalist Society." It discusses sponsors (law firms like Bancroft PLLC and Jones Day, and Pfizer Inc.) of this "dinner." It refers to it as an "occasion" and an event where people assemble.

2.  **Analyze the Target Lemma/Form:** "dinner".

3.  **Analyze Candidate Senses:**
    *   Sense 1 (`dinner%1:13:00::`): Definition = "the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday". Examples focus on the meal itself ("dinner will be at 8"). This sense refers to the food or the act of eating the meal.
    *   Sense 2 (`dinner%1:14:00::`): Definition = "a party of people assembled to have dinner together". Synonyms = "dinner party". Examples = "guests should never be late to a dinner party". This sense refers to the *social event* or gathering.

4.  **Compare Context to Senses:**
    *   The text mentions "sponsor[ing] the annual dinner". Organizations sponsor events/gatherings, not just the food itself.
    *   It refers to the "annual dinner of the Federalist Society". This is a known type of social/political gathering/event.
    *   "Another firm that sponsored the dinner..." implies an organized event with attendees, speeches, etc., typical of a "dinner party" or formal dinner event.
    *   Sense 1 is about the meal (e.g., "What's for dinner?"). Sense 2 is about the event (e.g., "We are going to a dinner"). The context involves sponsorship and an annual occurrence organized by a society, which aligns perfectly with Sense 2 (a party of people assembled).

5.  **Determine the Best Fit:** The context describes a social function/event ("annual dinner") sponsored by law firms. This fits the definition of "a party of people assembled to have dinner together" (Sense 2) much better than just the "main meal of the day" (Sense 1), although the meal is eaten. The usage here is synonymous with "dinner party" or "banquet".

6.  **Formulate Output:** The instructions require a JSON object with the index.
    *   Sense 1 index: 1
    *   Sense 2 index: 2
    *   Selected Index: 2.

provider: Chutes


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

[User]
Target lemma: law
Target surface form: law
Context:
The occasion was last Thursday, when all nine justices met for a conference to pour over the petitions for review. One of the cases at issue was a suit brought by 26 states challenging the sweeping healthcare overhaul passed by Congress last year, a law that has been a rallying cry for conservative activists nationwide. The justices agreed to hear the suit; indeed, a landmark 5.5 - hour argument is expected in March, and the outcome is likely to further roil the 2012 presidential race, which will be in full swing by the time the court's decision is released. The lawyer who will stand before the court and argue that the law should be thrown out is likely to be Paul Clement, who served as U.S. solicitor general during the George W. Bush administration. Clement's law firm, Bancroft PLLC, was one of almost two dozen firms that helped sponsor the annual dinner of the Federalist Society, a longstanding group dedicated to advocating conservative legal principles. Another firm that sponsored the dinner, Jones Day, represents one of the trade associations that challenged the <t>law</t>, the National Federation of Independent Business. Another sponsor was pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Inc, which has an enormous financial stake in the outcome of the litigation.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=law%1:14:00:: | definition=the collection of rules imposed by authority | synonyms=jurisprudence | examples=civilization presupposes respect for the law; the great problem for jurisprudence to allow freedom while enforcing order
2. sense_key=law%1:10:00:: | definition=legal document setting forth rules governing a particular kind of activity | examples=there is a law against kidnapping
3. sense_key=law%1:09:00:: | definition=a rule or body of rules of conduct inherent in human nature and essential to or binding upon human society | synonyms=natural law
4. sense_key=law%1:09:01:: | definition=a generalization that describes recurring facts or events in nature | synonyms=law of nature | examples=the laws of thermodynamics
5. sense_key=law%1:09:02:: | definition=the branch of philosophy concerned with the law and the principles that lead courts to make the decisions they do | synonyms=jurisprudence, legal philosophy
6. sense_key=law%1:04:00:: | definition=the learned profession that is mastered by graduate study in a law school and that is responsible for the judicial system | synonyms=practice of law | examples=he studied law at Yale
7. sense_key=law%1:14:01:: | definition=the force of policemen and officers | synonyms=police, police force, constabulary | examples=the law came looking for him

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**: The target word is "law" (noun).
2.  **Analyze the Context**: The sentence is "Another firm that sponsored the dinner, Jones Day, represents one of the trade associations that challenged the <t>law</t>, the National Federation of Independent Business."
    *   The context discusses a "suit brought by 26 states challenging the sweeping healthcare overhaul passed by Congress last year, a law that has been a rallying cry..."
    *   The specific target instance refers to the "healthcare overhaul passed by Congress".
    *   It mentions "challenged the law", "the outcome of the litigation".
3.  **Analyze the Candidate Senses**:
    *   *Sense 1*: "the collection of rules imposed by authority" (e.g., "respect for the law"). This is a broad concept of law as a system.
    *   *Sense 2*: "legal document setting forth rules governing a particular kind of activity" (e.g., "there is a law against kidnapping"). This refers to a specific statute or act enacted by a legislative body.
    *   *Sense 3*: "natural law" (inherent rules of conduct). Not applicable here.
    *   *Sense 4*: "law of nature" (scientific laws). Not applicable here.
    *   *Sense 5*: "jurisprudence" (philosophy of law). Not applicable here.
    *   *Sense 6*: "practice of law" (the profession). Not applicable here.
    *   *Sense 7*: "police". Not applicable here.
4.  **Compare Context to Senses**:
    *   The context explicitly refers to the "sweeping healthcare overhaul passed by Congress last year". This is a specific piece of legislation (The Affordable Care Act, often called Obamacare, though not named as such in the snippet, it is clearly a specific legislative act).
    *   The text says "a law that has been a rallying cry".
    *   The specific target sentence says "challenged the <t>law</t>".
    *   Is this "the collection of rules" (Sense 1) or a "legal document" (Sense 2)?
    *   Sense 1 is often used for the abstract system or the body of law in general (e.g., "obey the law"). While one might say a specific act is part of the law, WordNet distinguishes between the *system/body* of rules (Sense 1) and a specific *document/statute* (Sense 2).
    *   Sense 2 is defined as "legal document setting forth rules governing a particular kind of activity". The Affordable Care Act is a legal document passed by Congress.
    *   Let's look at the examples.
        *   Sense 1: "civilization presupposes respect for the law". This refers to the system.
        *   Sense 2: "there is a law against kidnapping". This refers to a specific rule or statute.
    *   In the context, the "healthcare overhaul passed by Congress" is a specific statute/document. The states are challenging this specific document/act.
    *   Therefore, Sense 2 seems the most precise fit for a specific act of Congress ("a law").
    *   However, let's check if Sense 1 is the default hypernym. Often, WordNet sense inventories for common nouns like "law" have a specific sense for "statute/act".
    *   Let's look closer at Sense 2's definition: "legal document setting forth rules governing a particular kind of activity".
    *   Let's look at Sense 1's definition: "the collection of rules imposed by authority".
    *   The phrase "passed a law" strongly suggests Sense 2 (a specific enactment). You don't "pass" the collection of rules (Sense 1) in a single vote; you pass a *statute* or *act*.
    *   The text says: "...passed by Congress last year, a law that has been..."
    *   Therefore, the target "law" refers to the specific piece of legislation.
    *   Sense 2 is the correct choice.

    *   *Self-Correction/Refinement*: Is it possible Sense 1 covers statutes? "The collection of rules" suggests the aggregate. A specific statute is a constituent part of that collection, but distinct in the lexicon. Most WSD systems and linguistic analyses distinguish between "Law" (the system, jurisprudence) and "a law" (a statute). The indefinite article "a law" in the previous sentence ("passed by Congress last year, a law that...") points towards the count noun usage typical of Sense 2.
    *   The target sentence uses the definite article "the <t>law</t>", referring back to the specific "healthcare overhaul".
    *   Sense 2 example: "there is a law against kidnapping". This fits the "statute" meaning.
    *   Sense 1 example: "respect for the law". This fits the "system" meaning.
    *   Conclusion: The target refers to a specific statute (the healthcare overhaul). Sense 2 is the best fit.

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

provider: Friendli


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

[User]
Target lemma: sponsor
Target surface form: sponsor
Context:
One of the cases at issue was a suit brought by 26 states challenging the sweeping healthcare overhaul passed by Congress last year, a law that has been a rallying cry for conservative activists nationwide. The justices agreed to hear the suit; indeed, a landmark 5.5 - hour argument is expected in March, and the outcome is likely to further roil the 2012 presidential race, which will be in full swing by the time the court's decision is released. The lawyer who will stand before the court and argue that the law should be thrown out is likely to be Paul Clement, who served as U.S. solicitor general during the George W. Bush administration. Clement's law firm, Bancroft PLLC, was one of almost two dozen firms that helped sponsor the annual dinner of the Federalist Society, a longstanding group dedicated to advocating conservative legal principles. Another firm that sponsored the dinner, Jones Day, represents one of the trade associations that challenged the law, the National Federation of Independent Business. Another <t>sponsor</t> was pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Inc, which has an enormous financial stake in the outcome of the litigation. The dinner was held at a Washington hotel hours after the court's conference over the case.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=sponsor%1:18:00:: | definition=someone who supports or champions something | synonyms=patron, supporter
2. sense_key=sponsor%1:18:01:: | definition=an advocate who presents a person (as for an award or a degree or an introduction etc.) | synonyms=presenter

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:** sponsor
    *   **Target surface form:** sponsor
    *   **Context snippet:** "Another <t>sponsor</t> was pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Inc, which has an enormous financial stake in the outcome of the litigation."
    *   **Broader context:** The text discusses law firms and corporations (Bancroft PLLC, Jones Day, Pfizer Inc.) that contributed to or supported the annual dinner of the Federalist Society. The sentence before mentions firms that "helped sponsor" and "sponsored" the dinner.

2.  **Analyze the Candidate Senses:**
    *   **Sense 1:** `sponsor%1:18:00::` | Definition: "someone who supports or champions something" | Synonyms: patron, supporter.
        *   *Nuance:* This implies financial support or general advocacy/backing of an event, cause, or person. In the context of a dinner (the Federalist Society annual dinner), a "sponsor" is typically an entity that provides funds or resources to make the event happen in exchange for recognition. This fits the "patron" or "supporter" synonym well.
    *   **Sense 2:** `sponsor%2:36:01::` (Wait, the prompt lists `sponsor%1:18:01::`) | Definition: "an advocate who presents a person (as for an award or a degree or an introduction etc.)" | Synonyms: presenter.
        *   *Nuance:* This specific definition refers to the formal act of presenting someone (vouching for them, introducing them for an award/degree). It is often used in academic or ceremonial contexts (e.g., "I am the sponsor for this candidate for membership"). It does not fit the context of a corporation providing support for a dinner event.

3.  **Evaluate Contextual Fit:**
    *   The text says "firms that helped sponsor the annual dinner" and "Another sponsor was pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Inc".
    *   Pfizer is a corporation. Corporations usually "sponsor" events by providing funding or resources. They act as patrons or financial supporters.
    *   Sense 1 (patron, supporter) captures the role of an entity providing backing (usually financial) for an event.
    *   Sense 2 (presenter) implies introducing a specific person for a specific honor/degree. There is no indication in the text that Pfizer is introducing a person for an award. They are supporting the *dinner* itself.

4.  **Comparison:**
    *   Sense 1 fits the "financial supporter of an event" meaning.
    *   Sense 2 fits the "person introducing a candidate" meaning.
    *   The context is about an event (annual dinner). Therefore, Sense 1 is the correct choice.

5.  **Formulate Output:**
    *   The instruction asks for a JSON object `{"sense_index": X}`.
    *   The chosen sense is the first one listed.

    *   Sense 1 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: giant
Target surface form: giant
Context:
One of the cases at issue was a suit brought by 26 states challenging the sweeping healthcare overhaul passed by Congress last year, a law that has been a rallying cry for conservative activists nationwide. The justices agreed to hear the suit; indeed, a landmark 5.5 - hour argument is expected in March, and the outcome is likely to further roil the 2012 presidential race, which will be in full swing by the time the court's decision is released. The lawyer who will stand before the court and argue that the law should be thrown out is likely to be Paul Clement, who served as U.S. solicitor general during the George W. Bush administration. Clement's law firm, Bancroft PLLC, was one of almost two dozen firms that helped sponsor the annual dinner of the Federalist Society, a longstanding group dedicated to advocating conservative legal principles. Another firm that sponsored the dinner, Jones Day, represents one of the trade associations that challenged the law, the National Federation of Independent Business. Another sponsor was pharmaceutical <t>giant</t> Pfizer Inc, which has an enormous financial stake in the outcome of the litigation. The dinner was held at a Washington hotel hours after the court's conference over the case.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=giant%1:05:00:: | definition=any creature of exceptional size
2. sense_key=giant%1:18:01:: | definition=a person of exceptional importance and reputation | synonyms=colossus, behemoth, heavyweight, titan
3. sense_key=giant%1:14:00:: | definition=an unusually large enterprise | examples=Walton built a retail giant
4. sense_key=giant%1:18:03:: | definition=a very large person; impressive in size or qualities | synonyms=hulk, heavyweight, whale
5. sense_key=giant%1:18:00:: | definition=someone or something that is abnormally large and powerful | synonyms=goliath, behemoth, monster, colossus
6. sense_key=giant%1:18:02:: | definition=an imaginary figure of superhuman size and strength; appears in folklore and fairy tales
7. sense_key=giant%1:17:00:: | definition=a very bright star of large diameter and low density (relative to the Sun) | synonyms=giant star

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

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the context**: The sentence is "Another sponsor was pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Inc, which has an enormous financial stake in the outcome of the litigation."
    *   Target word: "giant"
    *   Modified noun: "Pfizer Inc" (a pharmaceutical company).
    *   Usage: "pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Inc".
    *   Meaning: Pfizer is a huge, important company in the pharmaceutical industry.

2.  **Analyze the candidate senses**:
    *   Sense 1: "any creature of exceptional size" (animals/creatures). Not applicable to a company.
    *   Sense 2: "a person of exceptional importance and reputation" (synonyms: colossus, behemoth, heavyweight, titan). Usually applies to people, though sometimes metaphorically. However, there is a specific sense for enterprises.
    *   Sense 3: "an unusually large enterprise" (examples: "Walton built a retail giant"). This fits perfectly. Pfizer Inc is an enterprise/business. It is described as a "pharmaceutical giant".
    *   Sense 4: "a very large person; impressive in size or qualities" (synonyms: hulk, heavyweight, whale). Applies to people.
    *   Sense 5: "someone or something that is abnormally large and powerful" (synonyms: goliath, behemoth, monster, colossus). This is broader, but sense 3 is more specific to "enterprise".
    *   Sense 6: "an imaginary figure..." (mythology). Not applicable.
    *   Sense 7: "a very bright star..." (astronomy). Not applicable.

3.  **Select the best sense**:
    *   The context refers to "Pfizer Inc", a business entity.
    *   Sense 3 definition is "an unusually large enterprise".
    *   The example given for Sense 3 is "Walton built a retail giant".
    *   The context phrase "pharmaceutical giant" parallels the example "retail giant".
    *   Sense 2 and Sense 4 refer to "person".
    *   Sense 1 refers to "creature".
    *   Sense 3 is the specific sense for companies/corporations.

4.  **Format the output**: The user wants a JSON object with the sense index.
    *   Chosen index: 3.

    JSON: {"sense_index": 3}

provider: Novita


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

[User]
Target lemma: stake
Target surface form: stake
Context:
One of the cases at issue was a suit brought by 26 states challenging the sweeping healthcare overhaul passed by Congress last year, a law that has been a rallying cry for conservative activists nationwide. The justices agreed to hear the suit; indeed, a landmark 5.5 - hour argument is expected in March, and the outcome is likely to further roil the 2012 presidential race, which will be in full swing by the time the court's decision is released. The lawyer who will stand before the court and argue that the law should be thrown out is likely to be Paul Clement, who served as U.S. solicitor general during the George W. Bush administration. Clement's law firm, Bancroft PLLC, was one of almost two dozen firms that helped sponsor the annual dinner of the Federalist Society, a longstanding group dedicated to advocating conservative legal principles. Another firm that sponsored the dinner, Jones Day, represents one of the trade associations that challenged the law, the National Federation of Independent Business. Another sponsor was pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Inc, which has an enormous financial <t>stake</t> in the outcome of the litigation. The dinner was held at a Washington hotel hours after the court's conference over the case.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=stake%1:21:02:: | definition=(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something | synonyms=interest | examples=they have interests all over the world; a stake in the company's future
2. sense_key=stake%1:10:00:: | definition=a pole or stake set up to mark something (as the start or end of a race track) | synonyms=post | examples=a pair of posts marked the goal; the corner of the lot was indicated by a stake
3. sense_key=stake%1:06:01:: | definition=instrument of execution consisting of a vertical post that a victim is tied to for burning
4. sense_key=stake%1:21:00:: | definition=the money risked on a gamble | synonyms=stakes, bet, wager
5. sense_key=stake%1:06:00:: | definition=a strong wooden or metal post with a point at one end so it can be driven into the ground

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

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the target lemma and surface form**: The target lemma is "stake", and the surface form is "stake". The word appears in the context: "...Pfizer Inc, which has an enormous financial <t>stake</t> in the outcome of the litigation."

2.  **Analyze the context**:
    *   The sentence talks about Pfizer Inc., a pharmaceutical giant.
    *   It mentions "financial stake" and the "outcome of the litigation".
    *   The context is about legal proceedings (Supreme Court, healthcare overhaul).
    *   Pfizer is sponsoring a dinner but the sentence highlights its "enormous financial stake" in the result of the lawsuit.
    *   This implies a vested interest, share, or financial involvement/consequence depending on how the case turns out.

3.  **Analyze the candidate senses**:
    *   **Sense 1**: `(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something`. Synonyms: interest. Examples: "they have interests all over the world", "a stake in the company's future". This fits the idea of having a financial interest or involvement in the outcome.
    *   **Sense 2**: `a pole or stake set up to mark something`. Synonyms: post. This is a physical object (a post). Does Pfizer have an enormous financial post? No.
    *   **Sense 3**: `instrument of execution consisting of a vertical post that a victim is tied to for burning`. This refers to burning at the stake. Not relevant here.
    *   **Sense 4**: `the money risked on a gamble`. Synonyms: stakes, bet, wager. While litigation involves risk, "stake" in the phrase "financial stake" usually refers to a vested interest or share in the outcome (Sense 1), rather than a specific bet in a gambling scenario. Pfizer isn't gambling money on a roulette table; they have an interest in the legal outcome affecting their business. However, sometimes the metaphorical "stake" in a contest is treated similarly. But Sense 1 explicitly mentions "financial involvement with something" and legal contexts, which aligns perfectly.
    *   **Sense 5**: `a strong wooden or metal post`. Similar to Sense 2, physical object.

4.  **Compare Context vs. Senses**:
    *   The phrase "financial stake" is the key collocate.
    *   Sense 1 definition: "a financial involvement with something".
    *   The text says: "enormous financial stake".
    *   The definition of Sense 1 explicitly includes "financial involvement".
    *   The example "a stake in the company's future" aligns well with "a stake in the outcome of the litigation".
    *   Sense 4 is about gambling (money risked). While often used metaphorically, Sense 1 is broader and specifically defined as "financial involvement" which captures corporate interests better than just "money risked on a gamble". Pfizer isn't placing a bet; they have an inherent interest (profits, regulatory environment) tied to the outcome.
    *   Sense 1 is the standard definition for business/legal contexts regarding "having a stake" or "financial stake".

5.  **Select the best sense**: Sense 1.

6.  **Format the output**: The user requested a JSON object `{"sense_index": X}` where X is the index (1-based) of the selected sense.
    *   Sense 1 matches.

7.  **Final check**:
    *   Context: Pfizer has an enormous financial *stake* (interest/involvement) in the outcome.
    *   Sense 1: "financial involvement with something".
    *   Match is clear.


[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: dinner
Target surface form: dinner
Context:
The justices agreed to hear the suit; indeed, a landmark 5.5 - hour argument is expected in March, and the outcome is likely to further roil the 2012 presidential race, which will be in full swing by the time the court's decision is released. The lawyer who will stand before the court and argue that the law should be thrown out is likely to be Paul Clement, who served as U.S. solicitor general during the George W. Bush administration. Clement's law firm, Bancroft PLLC, was one of almost two dozen firms that helped sponsor the annual dinner of the Federalist Society, a longstanding group dedicated to advocating conservative legal principles. Another firm that sponsored the dinner, Jones Day, represents one of the trade associations that challenged the law, the National Federation of Independent Business. Another sponsor was pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Inc, which has an enormous financial stake in the outcome of the litigation. The <t>dinner</t> was held at a Washington hotel hours after the court's conference over the case. In attendance was, among others, Mitch McConnell, the Senate's top Republican and an avowed opponent of the healthcare law.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=dinner%1:13:00:: | definition=the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday | examples=dinner will be at 8; on Sundays they had a large dinner when they returned from church
2. sense_key=dinner%1:14:00:: | definition=a party of people assembled to have dinner together | synonyms=dinner party | examples=guests should never be late to a dinner party

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

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the context to determine which sense of "dinner" is being used.

The context describes an "annual dinner of the Federalist Society" and mentions that various law firms sponsored this dinner. It then refers to "the dinner" being held at a Washington hotel, attended by various notable people like Mitch McConnell.

Let's compare the two candidate senses:

1. dinner%1:13:00:: - "the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday"
2. dinner%1:14:00:: - "a party of people assembled to have dinner together" (synonyms: dinner party)

In this context, "dinner" doesn't just refer to a meal, but to an organized social event. The Federalist Society's annual dinner is clearly a formal gathering where people assemble to have dinner together for the purpose of networking, discussing ideas, and perhaps fundraising (given the mention of sponsors). The text mentions sponsors, attendees like Mitch McConnell, and the fact that it was held at a Washington hotel - all indicators of a social event rather than just a meal.

The second sense "a party of people assembled to have dinner together" with the synonym "dinner party" more accurately captures what is being described in this context. It's not just about eating the main meal of the day, but about a social gathering centered around dinner.

Therefore, the best indexed sense for "dinner" in this context is sense_index: 2.


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

[User]
Target lemma: washington
Target surface form: Washington
Context:
The justices agreed to hear the suit; indeed, a landmark 5.5 - hour argument is expected in March, and the outcome is likely to further roil the 2012 presidential race, which will be in full swing by the time the court's decision is released. The lawyer who will stand before the court and argue that the law should be thrown out is likely to be Paul Clement, who served as U.S. solicitor general during the George W. Bush administration. Clement's law firm, Bancroft PLLC, was one of almost two dozen firms that helped sponsor the annual dinner of the Federalist Society, a longstanding group dedicated to advocating conservative legal principles. Another firm that sponsored the dinner, Jones Day, represents one of the trade associations that challenged the law, the National Federation of Independent Business. Another sponsor was pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Inc, which has an enormous financial stake in the outcome of the litigation. The dinner was held at a <t>Washington</t> hotel hours after the court's conference over the case. In attendance was, among others, Mitch McConnell, the Senate's top Republican and an avowed opponent of the healthcare law.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=washington%1:15:01:: | definition=the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791 | synonyms=Washington D.C., American capital, capital of the United States
2. sense_key=washington%1:15:00:: | definition=a state in northwestern United States on the Pacific | synonyms=Evergreen State, WA
3. sense_key=washington%1:14:00:: | definition=the federal government of the United States | synonyms=Capital
4. sense_key=washington%1:18:00:: | definition=1st President of the United States; commander-in-chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolution (1732-1799) | synonyms=George Washington, President Washington
5. sense_key=washington%1:18:01:: | definition=United States educator who was born a slave but became educated and founded a college at Tuskegee in Alabama (1856-1915) | synonyms=Booker T. Washington, Booker Taliaferro Washington

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

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

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

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the Target Lemma and Surface Form:**
    *   Lemma: `washington`
    *   Surface Form: `Washington`
    *   The sentence context involves a legal case in the US Supreme Court, the Federalist Society dinner, and political figures.

2.  **Analyze the Context:**
    *   "The justices agreed to hear the suit..." (Supreme Court).
    *   "...landmark 5.5 - hour argument is expected in March..." (Supreme Court arguments).
    *   "...Paul Clement... U.S. solicitor general..."
    *   "...Federalist Society..."
    *   "...Jones Day..."
    *   "...Pfizer Inc..."
    *   "The dinner was held at a **Washington** hotel hours after the court's conference over the case."
    *   "In attendance was... Mitch McConnell, the Senate's top Republican..."

    The phrase is "a Washington hotel". This refers to a physical location where an event (dinner) took place. The context mentions the Supreme Court ("the court"), the Senate (Mitch McConnell), and the Federalist Society. These institutions are located in the capital city of the United States.

3.  **Analyze the Candidate Senses:**

    *   **Sense 1:** `washington%1:15:01::` -> Definition: "the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia..." | Synonyms: Washington D.C., American capital, capital of the United States.
        *   Does this fit? Yes. The dinner was held at a hotel in the city where the Supreme Court is located ("hours after the court's conference").

    *   **Sense 2:** `washington%1:15:00::` -> Definition: "a state in northwestern United States on the Pacific" | Synonyms: Evergreen State, WA.
        *   Does this fit? No. The Supreme Court and the Senate are not located in Washington state. The context refers to the seat of US government power.

    *   **Sense 3:** `washington%1:14:00::` -> Definition: "the federal government of the United States" | Synonyms: Capital.
        *   Does this fit? The phrase is "a Washington hotel". A "hotel" is a physical building in a geographical location, not a building inside an abstract government. While the government is often called "Washington" (metonymy), one doesn't usually say a hotel is in "the federal government". One says it is in the city. This sense usually applies to sentences like "Washington reacted swiftly to the news."

    *   **Sense 4:** `washington%1:18:00::` -> Definition: "1st President of the United States..." | Synonyms: George Washington, President Washington.
        *   Does this fit? No. It's not referring to a person.

    *   **Sense 5:** `washington%1:18:01::` -> Definition: "United States educator..." | Synonyms: Booker T. Washington.
        *   Does this fit? No. It's not referring to a person.

4.  **Select the Best Sense:**
    *   The context places the dinner near the Supreme Court ("hours after the court's conference") and involves high-level government officials (Senate top Republican). This clearly locates the hotel in the capital city.
    *   Therefore, Sense 1 (the city) is the correct geographical reference.

5.  **Format Output:**
    *   The user wants a JSON object `{"sense_index": X}`.
    *   The chosen sense is index 1.

    *   Checking index numbering in the prompt:
        1. sense_key=washington%1:15:01:: (Capital city)
        2. sense_key=washington%1:15:00:: (State)
        3. sense_key=washington%1:14:00:: (Government)
        4. sense_key=washington%1:18:00:: (George Washington)
        5. sense_key=washington%1:18:01:: (Booker T. Washington)

    *   The correct index is 1.

6.  **Final Verification:**
    *   Context: "held at a Washington hotel".
    *   Sense 1: "capital of the United States".
    *   Fit: Perfect. The Supreme Court and Senate are in Washington D.C.


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

[User]
Target lemma: hour
Target surface form: hours
Context:
The justices agreed to hear the suit; indeed, a landmark 5.5 - hour argument is expected in March, and the outcome is likely to further roil the 2012 presidential race, which will be in full swing by the time the court's decision is released. The lawyer who will stand before the court and argue that the law should be thrown out is likely to be Paul Clement, who served as U.S. solicitor general during the George W. Bush administration. Clement's law firm, Bancroft PLLC, was one of almost two dozen firms that helped sponsor the annual dinner of the Federalist Society, a longstanding group dedicated to advocating conservative legal principles. Another firm that sponsored the dinner, Jones Day, represents one of the trade associations that challenged the law, the National Federation of Independent Business. Another sponsor was pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Inc, which has an enormous financial stake in the outcome of the litigation. The dinner was held at a Washington hotel <t>hours</t> after the court's conference over the case. In attendance was, among others, Mitch McConnell, the Senate's top Republican and an avowed opponent of the healthcare law.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=hour%1:28:00:: | definition=a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day | synonyms=hr, 60 minutes | examples=the job will take more than an hour
2. sense_key=hour%1:28:01:: | definition=clock time | synonyms=time of day | examples=the hour is getting late
3. sense_key=hour%1:28:02:: | definition=a special and memorable period | examples=it was their finest hour
4. sense_key=hour%1:07:00:: | definition=distance measured by the time taken to cover it | synonyms=minute | examples=we live an hour from the airport; its just 10 minutes away

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

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the target word and context:**
    *   **Target:** "hours" (plural of "hour").
    *   **Context sentence:** "The dinner was held at a Washington hotel <t>hours</t> after the court's conference over the case."
    *   **Meaning:** The sentence describes a temporal relationship. The dinner happened a specific amount of time (plural "hours") after a specific event (the court's conference). It implies a duration or a lapse of time between two events.

2.  **Analyze the candidate senses:**

    *   **Sense 1:** `hour%1:28:00::`
        *   **Definition:** "a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day"
        *   **Synonyms:** hr, 60 minutes
        *   **Examples:** "the job will take more than an hour"
        *   **Fit:** This refers to the unit of time (60 minutes). In the context "hours after", we are talking about a quantity of these units. The sentence implies "a few units of 60 minutes after". This seems like the primary meaning of the word.

    *   **Sense 2:** `hour%1:28:01::`
        *   **Definition:** "clock time"
        *   **Synonyms:** time of day
        *   **Examples:** "the hour is getting late"
        *   **Fit:** This refers to a specific point on a clock (e.g., "What is the hour?", "The hour of 5 PM"). The context uses "hours" as a measure of duration/elapsed time ("hours after"), not a specific point in time. Furthermore, "hours" is plural, whereas "clock time" is usually singular (e.g., "the hour").

    *   **Sense 3:** `hour%1:28:02::`
        *   **Definition:** "a special and memorable period"
        *   **Examples:** "it was their finest hour"
        *   **Fit:** This is idiomatic, referring to a significant moment in history or life. The context is about the timing of a dinner relative to a legal conference, not a metaphorically significant period.

    *   **Sense 4:** `hour%1:07:00::`
        *   **Definition:** "distance measured by the time taken to cover it"
        *   **Synonyms:** minute
        *   **Examples:** "we live an hour from the airport"
        *   **Fit:** This refers to spatial distance expressed in time units. The context ("hours after") is purely temporal, referring to time elapsed, not distance traveled.

3.  **Select the best sense:**
    *   The context "hours after" describes a duration consisting of multiple units of 60 minutes.
    *   Sense 1 defines the unit itself ("a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day").
    *   While the usage here is slightly idiomatic (meaning "a few hours"), it relies on the basic definition of the unit of time.
    *   Comparing Sense 1 and Sense 2: Sense 2 is "clock time" (point in time). Sense 1 is "period of time" (duration). "Hours after" refers to duration, not a point.
    *   Comparing Sense 1 and Sense 4: Sense 4 is distance. This is temporal.
    *   Therefore, Sense 1 is the correct choice. The sentence means the dinner happened a few periods of 60 minutes after the conference.

4.  **Final check:**
    *   The sentence: "The dinner was held... hours after..."
    *   Sense 1 definition: "a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day".
    *   Example: "the job will take more than an hour" (duration).
    *   The usage here is the standard definition of "hour" as a unit of time duration.

    *   Mapping to index:
        *   Sense 1 -> index 1
        *   Sense 2 -> index 2
        *   Sense 3 -> index 3
        *   Sense 4 -> index 4

    *   Choice: Sense 1.

provider: DeepInfra


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

[User]
Target lemma: court
Target surface form: court
Context:
The justices agreed to hear the suit; indeed, a landmark 5.5 - hour argument is expected in March, and the outcome is likely to further roil the 2012 presidential race, which will be in full swing by the time the court's decision is released. The lawyer who will stand before the court and argue that the law should be thrown out is likely to be Paul Clement, who served as U.S. solicitor general during the George W. Bush administration. Clement's law firm, Bancroft PLLC, was one of almost two dozen firms that helped sponsor the annual dinner of the Federalist Society, a longstanding group dedicated to advocating conservative legal principles. Another firm that sponsored the dinner, Jones Day, represents one of the trade associations that challenged the law, the National Federation of Independent Business. Another sponsor was pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Inc, which has an enormous financial stake in the outcome of the litigation. The dinner was held at a Washington hotel hours after the <t>court</t>'s conference over the case. In attendance was, among others, Mitch McConnell, the Senate's top Republican and an avowed opponent of the healthcare law.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=court%1:14:00:: | definition=an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business | synonyms=tribunal, judicature
2. sense_key=court%1:06:02:: | definition=a room in which a lawcourt sits | synonyms=courtroom | examples=television cameras were admitted in the courtroom
3. sense_key=court%1:14:01:: | definition=the sovereign and his advisers who are the governing power of a state | synonyms=royal court
4. sense_key=court%1:06:01:: | definition=a specially marked horizontal area within which a game is played | examples=players had to reserve a court in advance
5. sense_key=court%1:18:00:: | definition=Australian woman tennis player who won many major championships (born in 1947) | synonyms=Margaret Court
6. sense_key=court%1:14:02:: | definition=the family and retinue of a sovereign or prince | synonyms=royal court
7. sense_key=court%1:06:03:: | definition=a hotel for motorists; provides direct access from rooms to parking area | synonyms=motor hotel, motor inn, motor lodge, tourist court
8. sense_key=court%1:06:05:: | definition=a tribunal that is presided over by a magistrate or by one or more judges who administer justice according to the laws | synonyms=lawcourt, court of law, court of justice
9. sense_key=court%1:06:04:: | definition=the residence of a sovereign or nobleman | examples=the king will visit the duke's court
10. sense_key=court%1:06:00:: | definition=an area wholly or partly surrounded by walls or buildings | synonyms=courtyard | examples=the house was built around an inner court
11. sense_key=court%1:04:00:: | definition=respectful deference | synonyms=homage | examples=pay court to the emperor

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

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

reasoning_content:
The user wants me to perform Word Sense Disambiguation (WSD) for the target word "court" in a specific context.

**Context Analysis:**
The sentence is: "The dinner was held at a Washington hotel hours after the <t>court</t>'s conference over the case."
The broader context discusses "justices," "hearing the suit," "argument," "decision," "lawyer," "Paul Clement," "solicitor general," "litigation," "judicial business."

The word "court" appears in the phrase "the court's conference over the case."
This clearly refers to an entity that holds conferences, makes decisions on cases, and involves justices. This is a judicial body.

**Candidate Sense Analysis:**

1.  **Sense 1:** `court%1:14:00::` - Definition: "an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business" | Synonyms: `tribunal, judicature`.
    *   This fits well. The "court" here is the body of justices meeting to discuss the case.

2.  **Sense 2:** `court%1:06:02::` - Definition: "a room in which a lawcourt sits" | Synonyms: `courtroom`.
    *   Does "the court's conference" happen in a specific room? Yes, but the possessive "court's conference" usually implies the body meeting, not the room holding a conference. Rooms don't hold conferences; people (the assembly) do. So this is unlikely.

3.  **Sense 3:** `court%1:14:01::` - Definition: "the sovereign and his advisers..." | Synonyms: `royal court`.
    *   Irrelevant context (US legal system, not monarchy).

4.  **Sense 4:** `court%1:06:01::` - Definition: "a specially marked horizontal area within which a game is played".
    *   Irrelevant context.

5.  **Sense 5:** `court%1:18:00::` - Definition: "Australian woman tennis player..."
    *   Irrelevant context.

6.  **Sense 6:** `court%1:14:02::` - Definition: "the family and retinue of a sovereign..."
    *   Irrelevant context.

7.  **Sense 7:** `court%1:06:03::` - Definition: "a hotel for motorists..."
    *   Irrelevant context.

8.  **Sense 8:** `court%1:06:05::` - Definition: "a tribunal that is presided over by a magistrate or by one or more judges who administer justice according to the laws" | Synonyms: `lawcourt, court of law, court of justice`.
    *   This is very close to Sense 1. Let's compare Sense 1 and Sense 8.
    *   Sense 1: "an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business". This emphasizes the *group of people* acting as the court.
    *   Sense 8: "a tribunal...". This is often treated as an institutional sense or the physical manifestation, but often synonymous with Sense 1 in many WSD frameworks.
    *   Let's look at the distinction in WordNet.
        *   Sense 1 (Synset `1:14:00`): "an assembly...". It focuses on the sitting body.
        *   Sense 8 (Synset `1:06:05`): "a tribunal...". It lists `lawcourt`.
    *   Let's check the target instance phrase: "the court's conference". Who has a conference? The justices (the assembly).
    *   In WordNet 3.0/3.1:
        *   `court%1:14:00` (Synset `1:14:00`) refers to the body of judges.
        *   `court%1:06:05` (Synset `1:06:05`) refers to the tribunal/court of law.
    *   Actually, looking closer at the definitions provided:
        *   Sense 1: "an assembly...". Synonyms: tribunal, judicature.
        *   Sense 8: "a tribunal...". Synonyms: lawcourt, court of law.
    *   These are very similar. Often, "court" referring to the Supreme Court (the institution or the body) maps to the concept of a tribunal or judicature.
    *   However, `1:14:00` is usually the "primary" sense for the institution/body in WordNet for general judicial contexts.
    *   Let's check the specific hierarchy. `1:14:00` is under `group, grouping`. `1:06:05` is under `tribunal` (which is a hyponym of `1:14:00`).
    *   Wait, if `1:06:05` is a hyponym of `1:14:00`, then `1:14:00` is the hypernym/general sense.
    *   Let's re-read the provided indices.
        *   Sense 1: `court%1:14:00::`.
        *   Sense 8: `court%1:06:05::`.
    *   Usually, specific instances like "The Supreme Court" or a court hearing a case fits `1:06:05` (court of law) or `1:14:00` (judicature).
    *   Let's look at the definition of Sense 1 again: "an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business".
    *   Let's look at the definition of Sense 8 again: "a tribunal that is presided over by a magistrate or by one or more judges who administer justice...".
    *   The context mentions "justices agreed to hear the suit", "argument", "decision". The specific sentence says "the court's conference".
    *   A conference is an action taken by the *assembly* of judges.
    *   In many WSD datasets (like SemCor), the Supreme Court or similar bodies are often tagged with the sense corresponding to "tribunal" or "judicature" (Sense 1).
    *   Let's check if Sense 8 implies the physical location or the institution. The synonym `lawcourt` sometimes leans physical, but `court of law` is abstract. Sense 2 is strictly physical (`courtroom`).
    *   Sense 1 (`tribunal`, `judicature`) seems the most appropriate for the *body of people* holding a conference. "The court" in this text refers to the Supreme Court justices collectively.
    *   Is there a nuance? Sense 1 (`1:14:00`) is defined as an assembly. Sense 8 (`1:06:05`) is defined as a tribunal. In WordNet, `1:14:00` is the parent node of `judges` in some versions? No, `tribunal` (synset `1:14:00`) has hyponym `court` (synset `1:06:05`).
    *   Therefore, Sense 8 is the specific "court of law". Sense 1 is the general "tribunal".
    *   Wait, looking at the provided list:
        *   Sense 1 key: `court%1:14:00::`. Definition: "an assembly...".
        *   Sense 8 key: `court%1:06:05::`. Definition: "a tribunal...".
    *   Usually, the specific "court of law" is the intended sense for legal courts. Sense 1 (Tribunal) is the hypernym.
    *   However, WordNet sense keys are tricky. Let's verify the mapping.
    *   `court%1:14:00::` corresponds to the synset { tribunal, judicature, court }.
    *   `court%1:06:05::` corresponds to the synset { court, tribunal, judicature }? No, WordNet synsets are distinct.
    *   Let's check WordNet 3.1 structure mentally.
        *   Synset 1:14:00 contains { court, tribunal, judicature }. Gloss: "an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business".
        *   Synset 1:06:05 contains { court, tribunal, judicature, court of justice, court of law, lawcourt }. Gloss: "a tribunal that is presided over by a magistrate...".
    *   Actually, in WordNet 3.0, the synset 1:14:00 and 1:06:05 are extremely close.
        *   Let's check specific pointers.
        *   Synset `1:14:00` (court, tribunal, judicature) is the *general* sense.
        *   Synset `1:06:05` (court, lawcourt, court of justice...) might be a specific *instance* or hyponym?
    *   Let's look at the numbering. `1:14` vs `1:06`.
    *   1:14 usually denotes `group`.
    *   1:06 usually denotes `artifact` (location/structure).
    *   Wait.
    *   If `1:14` is `group`, then Sense 1 treats the court as a *group of people*. This fits "conference" perfectly. A group of people holds a conference.
    *   If `1:06` is `artifact` (specifically `artifact` -> `structure` -> `room` or `area`?), then Sense 8 might be leaning towards the institution as a structure/entity?
    *   Let's check the file offsets (ss_type).
        *   `n` (noun) `1` (lexicographer file: `noun.Tops`) ? No.
        *   Lexicographer file 14 is `noun.group`.
        *   Lexicographer file 06 is `noun.artifact`.
    *   Ah, this is the decisive factor.
    *   Sense 1 (`court%1:14:00::`): File `noun.group`. Definition: "an assembly...". The court is a group of people.
    *   Sense 8 (`court%1:06:05::`): File `noun.artifact`. Definition: "a tribunal...". The court is an artifact (institution/structure/location).
    *   The context is "the court's conference".
    *   Who has a conference? People (the assembly). The artifact/institution (in the abstract sense) can "decide", but the *conference* is a meeting of the *group*.
    *   However, in common WSD annotation (like SemCor), "The Supreme Court" (the institution) is often tagged as the `artifact` sense if it's viewed as the entity, or the `group` sense if it's viewed as the justices.
    *   Let's look at the provided definitions again.
    *   Sense 1: "an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business". This explicitly highlights the people aspect.
    *   Sense 8: "a tribunal... administer justice". Synonyms: lawcourt.
    *   "The lawyer who will stand before the court..." -> Could be either the people or the institution.
    *   "...time the court's decision is released." -> Institution/People.
    *   "...the court's conference..." -> A conference is a gathering. A gathering is a group action.
    *   Therefore, the sense that emphasizes the "assembly" (group of people) is the best fit for "conference".
    *   Thus, Sense 1 (group) is preferable to Sense 8 (artifact).
    *   Let's double check the Synonyms for Sense 1 vs Sense 8 in the prompt.
    *   Sense 1 Synonyms: `tribunal, judicature`.
    *   Sense 8 Synonyms: `lawcourt, court of law, court of justice`.
    *   The text refers to the Supreme Court. "The court" usually refers to the institution.
    *   If I treat it as the institution, Sense 8 (`lawcourt`) is a strong candidate.
    *   If I treat it as the specific meeting/group of justices, Sense 1 (`tribunal`) is the candidate.
    *   The prompt says "The dinner was held ... hours after the court's conference".
    *   A conference is a meeting of the judges.
    *   WordNet Sense 1 (`noun.group`) is defined as "an assembly". A conference is an assembly.
    *   Sense 8 (`noun.artifact`) defines it as a tribunal/institution.
    *   Most WSD systems and gold standards distinguish between the "board/group" sense and the "institution/building" sense.
    *   Since the context explicitly mentions a *conference* (a meeting), the "group" sense (Sense 1) is the most linguistically precise choice. The justices *are* the court (in that moment of conference).
    *   Sense 2 is ruled out (physical room).
    *   So it's Sense 1 vs Sense 8.
    *   Sense 1 (Group): "an assembly...".
    *   Sense 8 (Artifact/Institution): "a tribunal...".
    *   In many contexts, "The Court decided..." allows for the Institution sense (Sense 8).
    *   However, "The Court's conference" strongly pulls towards the assembly of people. You don't say "The building's conference". You say "The committee's conference". Committee = Group. Court (in Sense 1) = Group.
    *   Therefore, Sense 1 is the best fit.

**Final Decision Logic:**
The target phrase is "the court's conference".
- "Court" here refers to the Supreme Court justices acting as a body.
- Sense 1 (`court%1:14:00::`) defines it as "an assembly (including one or more judges)". This falls under `noun.group`.
- Sense 8 (`court%1:06:05::`) defines it as "a tribunal...". This falls under `noun.artifact`.
- A "conference" is an event involving a group of people. An artifact (Sense 8) does not hold a conference; the people comprising the group (Sense 1) do.
- While Sense 8 is valid for "The court ruled...", Sense 1 is more precise for "The court's conference".
- Wait, let me check if Sense 8 is strictly artifact. WordNet 3.0: `court` in `noun.artifact` is defined as a tribunal. Often institutions are `noun.group` or `noun.artifact`.
- Let's look at the Sense 1 definition again: "an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business".
- This matches "conference" perfectly.
- I will select Sense 1.

One check: Is Sense 1 `1:14:00` the one used for Supreme Court?
In SemCor, "court" in legal contexts is often tagged with the `tribunal` sense (Sense 1 here) when referring to the body, or the `room` sense (Sense 2) if physical.
Sense 8 (`lawcourt`) is less common as a distinct sense from Sense 1 in some versions or implies the physical location abstracted as an institution.
However, looking at the Sense Keys provided:
1:14:00 -> Assembly (Group)
1:06:05 -> Tribunal (Artifact)

The context emphasizes the actions: hearing the suit, argument, decision, conference. These are actions of the "assembly".
Therefore, Sense 1 is the correct choice.

Let's verify Sense 1 again.
"Sense 1: court%1:14:00:: | definition=an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business | synonyms=tribunal, judicature"
Context: "...the court's conference over the case."
The court (assembly) had a conference. This fits perfectly.

Sense 8: "court%1:06:05:: | definition=a tribunal that is presided over by a magistrate... | synonyms=lawcourt..."
While the Supreme Court is a tribunal, the possessive "court's conference" targets the specific gathering of judges, which aligns with the definition of Sense 1 ("an assembly").

Decision: Sense 1.


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

[User]
Target lemma: conference
Target surface form: conference
Context:
The justices agreed to hear the suit; indeed, a landmark 5.5 - hour argument is expected in March, and the outcome is likely to further roil the 2012 presidential race, which will be in full swing by the time the court's decision is released. The lawyer who will stand before the court and argue that the law should be thrown out is likely to be Paul Clement, who served as U.S. solicitor general during the George W. Bush administration. Clement's law firm, Bancroft PLLC, was one of almost two dozen firms that helped sponsor the annual dinner of the Federalist Society, a longstanding group dedicated to advocating conservative legal principles. Another firm that sponsored the dinner, Jones Day, represents one of the trade associations that challenged the law, the National Federation of Independent Business. Another sponsor was pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Inc, which has an enormous financial stake in the outcome of the litigation. The dinner was held at a Washington hotel hours after the court's <t>conference</t> over the case. In attendance was, among others, Mitch McConnell, the Senate's top Republican and an avowed opponent of the healthcare law.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=conference%1:14:00:: | definition=a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
2. sense_key=conference%1:14:01:: | definition=an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members | synonyms=league
3. sense_key=conference%1:10:00:: | definition=a discussion among participants who have an agreed (serious) topic | synonyms=group discussion

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: `conference`
    *   Target surface form: `conference`
    *   Context snippet: "The dinner was held at a Washington hotel hours after the court's <t>conference</t> over the case."
    *   Key contextual clues: "court's", "over the case", "justices agreed to hear the suit", "argument is expected in March". This clearly refers to a Supreme Court (or high court) procedure.

2.  **Analyze the candidate senses:**

    *   **Sense 1:** `conference%1:14:00::` | definition="a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)"
        *   This is the most general sense of a formal meeting. In a legal context, a "court conference" usually refers to a meeting of the judges (justices) to discuss cases, vote on outcomes, or procedural matters. This fits the description of a meeting with a specific topic ("over the case").

    *   **Sense 2:** `conference%1:14:01::` | definition="an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members" | synonyms=league
        *   This is for sports (e.g., the AFC conference in NFL). This is clearly wrong in the context of a court case.

    *   **Sense 3:** `conference%1:10:00::` | definition="a discussion among participants who have an agreed (serious) topic" | synonyms=group discussion
        *   This is in the noun.act (1:10) hierarchy, referring to the act of communicating/talking. Sense 1 is in the noun.group (1:14) hierarchy, referring to the gathering/event itself.
        *   While a court conference involves discussion, Sense 1 ("prearranged meeting") captures the institutional nature of a court's conference better than just "group discussion". A court conference is a specific scheduled event/meeting of the justices. Sense 1 implies an organized event. Sense 3 implies the interaction itself.
        *   Let's look closer at the distinction. Sense 1 emphasizes the *meeting* aspect. Sense 3 emphasizes the *discussion* aspect.
        *   Context: "hours after the court's conference over the case." Here, "conference" refers to the meeting the justices held. It functions as a noun denoting the event.
        *   WordNet hierarchy: Sense 1 (noun.group) -> meeting. Sense 3 (noun.communication) -> discussion.
        *   In legal terminology, a "conference" is a specific type of meeting (e.g., a status conference, a judges' conference). It is defined by the gathering of the justices to discuss.
        *   Sense 1 is generally the standard sense for business/legal/political meetings (press conference, conference call).
        *   Sense 3 is often used for things like "parent-teacher conferences" or casual discussions, but usually, if it is a scheduled event ("hours after the court's conference"), Sense 1 is the primary fit. The "prearranged meeting" definition fits the procedural nature of court conferences perfectly.

3.  **Select the best sense:**
    *   Sense 1 is the standard definition for a formal meeting, especially in a legal or professional context. The "court's conference" is a scheduled meeting of the justices.
    *   Sense 2 is sports-related.
    *   Sense 3 is "group discussion". While a conference involves discussion, the word here refers to the *meeting* itself (the event), not just the act of talking.

4.  **Final Decision:** Sense 1.

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


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

[User]
Target lemma: case
Target surface form: case
Context:
The justices agreed to hear the suit; indeed, a landmark 5.5 - hour argument is expected in March, and the outcome is likely to further roil the 2012 presidential race, which will be in full swing by the time the court's decision is released. The lawyer who will stand before the court and argue that the law should be thrown out is likely to be Paul Clement, who served as U.S. solicitor general during the George W. Bush administration. Clement's law firm, Bancroft PLLC, was one of almost two dozen firms that helped sponsor the annual dinner of the Federalist Society, a longstanding group dedicated to advocating conservative legal principles. Another firm that sponsored the dinner, Jones Day, represents one of the trade associations that challenged the law, the National Federation of Independent Business. Another sponsor was pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Inc, which has an enormous financial stake in the outcome of the litigation. The dinner was held at a Washington hotel hours after the court's conference over the <t>case</t>. In attendance was, among others, Mitch McConnell, the Senate's top Republican and an avowed opponent of the healthcare law.

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}.

reasoning_content:
The context is about a legal case - specifically about the Supreme Court hearing a case related to healthcare law. Let me analyze the context:

- "The justices agreed to hear the suit" - justices (Supreme Court), suit (lawsuit)
- "landmark 5.5-hour argument is expected in March" - legal arguments before the court
- "The lawyer who will stand before the court and argue that the law should be thrown out" - legal proceedings
- "the outcome of the litigation" - litigation means legal proceedings
- "the court's conference over the case" - the court (Supreme Court) discussing the case

This is clearly referring to a legal case/proceeding. Looking at the candidate senses:

1. sense_key=case%1:11:00:: | definition=an occurrence of something - not this, it's a legal case
2. sense_key=case%1:26:00:: | definition=a special set of circumstances - not this
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 - THIS IS IT
4. sense_key=case%1:09:00:: | definition=the actual state of things - not this
5. sense_key=case%1:06:00:: | definition=a portable container - not this
... and all the others are not about legal proceedings.

Sense 3 is clearly the best match - it's about a proceeding in a court of law, and the synonyms include "lawsuit" and "suit" which are mentioned in the context. The context mentions "suit" and "litigation" which align with this legal sense of "case."

The answer should be sense_index:3

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: attendance
Target surface form: attendance
Context:
The lawyer who will stand before the court and argue that the law should be thrown out is likely to be Paul Clement, who served as U.S. solicitor general during the George W. Bush administration. Clement's law firm, Bancroft PLLC, was one of almost two dozen firms that helped sponsor the annual dinner of the Federalist Society, a longstanding group dedicated to advocating conservative legal principles. Another firm that sponsored the dinner, Jones Day, represents one of the trade associations that challenged the law, the National Federation of Independent Business. Another sponsor was pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Inc, which has an enormous financial stake in the outcome of the litigation. The dinner was held at a Washington hotel hours after the court's conference over the case. In <t>attendance</t> was, among others, Mitch McConnell, the Senate's top Republican and an avowed opponent of the healthcare law. The featured guests at the dinner? Scalia and Thomas.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=attendance%1:04:00:: | definition=the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.) | synonyms=attending
2. sense_key=attendance%1:28:00:: | definition=the frequency with which a person is present | examples=a student's attendance is an important factor in her grade
3. sense_key=attendance%1:14:00:: | definition=the number of people that are present | examples=attendance was up by 50 per cent

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:**
    *  2.  **Analyze the Context:**
    *   The text describes an annual dinner of the Federalist Society.
    *   It lists sponsors and important figures present.
    *   The specific sentence says: "In <t>attendance</t> was, among others, Mitch McConnell..."
    *   This construction "In attendance was..." followed by a specific person (and "among others" implying more people), refers to the state or act of these people being physically present at the event.
    *   It is not talking about a frequency count (like a grade for a student).
    *   It is not talking about the aggregate number of people as a statistic (e.g., "attendance was up by 50 per cent"), although the aggregate is implied by the list of people, the specific usage "In attendance was..." highlights the *act* or *state* of presence for the individuals mentioned.

3.  **Evaluate Candidate Senses:**

    *   **Sense 1:** `attendance%1:04:00::`
        *   Definition: "the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)"
        *   Synonyms: `attending`
        *   Fit: This fits well. "In attendance" means "in the act of being present". The phrase "In attendance was [Person]" equates to "[Person] was present".

    *   **Sense 2:** `attendance%1:28:00::`
        *   Definition: "the frequency with which a person is present"
        *   Examples: "a student's attendance is an important factor in her grade"
        *   Fit: Incorrect. This refers to a rate or track record over time (frequency), not a specific instance of being present at a dinner.

    *   **Sense 3:** `attendance%1:14:00::`
        *   Definition: "the number of people that are present"
        *   Examples: " headcount statistic. While the context implies a crowd, the phrase "In attendance was... Mitch McConnell" focuses on the presence of specific individuals, not the count itself. We are not saying "The attendance was 500 people". We are describing who was there. However, sometimes "attendance" is used interchangeably for the group of people present. But looking at the specific sense definitions:
            *   Sense 1 is "the act of being present".
            *   Sense 3 is "the number of people".
            *   The phrase "In attendance" is a fixed expression derived from the act of attending (Sense 1). If the sentence were "The attendance at the dinner was high," Sense 3 would be a strong candidate. But here, "In attendance was Mitch McConnell" describes the *act* or *state* of him being there.

4.  **Refine the Choice:**
    *   Sentence: "In attendance was, among others, Mitch McConnell..."
    *   Paraphrase: "Mitch McConnell was present."
    *   This maps directly to Sense 1: "1 captures the meaning of presence at a specific event. Sense 3 is a statistic. Sense 2 is a frequency/rate. The context describes who was physically there.

    *   Sense 1 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: attendance
Target surface form: attendance
Context:
The lawyer who will stand before the court and argue that the law should be thrown out is likely to be Paul Clement, who served as U.S. solicitor general during the George W. Bush administration. Clement's law firm, Bancroft PLLC, was one of almost two dozen firms that helped sponsor the annual dinner of the Federalist Society, a longstanding group dedicated to advocating conservative legal principles. Another firm that sponsored the dinner, Jones Day, represents one of the trade associations that challenged the law, the National Federation of Independent Business. Another sponsor was pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Inc, which has an enormous financial stake in the outcome of the litigation. The dinner was held at a Washington hotel hours after the court's conference over the case. In <t>attendance</t> was, among others, Mitch McConnell, the Senate's top Republican and an avowed opponent of the healthcare law. The featured guests at the dinner? Scalia and Thomas.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=attendance%1:04:00:: | definition=the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.) | synonyms=attending
2. sense_key=attendance%1:28:00:: | definition=the frequency with which a person is present | examples=a student's attendance is an important factor in her grade
3. sense_key=attendance%1:14:00:: | definition=the number of people that are present | examples=attendance was up by 50 per cent

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 target word and context:**
    *   Target lemma: "attendance"
    *   Context sentence: "In <t>attendance</t> was, among others, Mitch McConnell..."
    *   Broader context: The text describes a dinner held by the Federalist Society. Important figures like Mitch McConnell, Scalia, and Thomas were there. The phrase used is "In attendance was...".

2.  **Analyze the candidate senses:**
    *   **Sense 1:** `attendance%1:04:00::` | definition=the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.) | synonyms=attending.
        *   This refers to the state or action of being physically present at a specific event.
    *   **Sense 2:** `attendance%1:28:00::` | definition=the frequency with which a person is present | examples=a student's attendance is an important factor in her grade.
        *   This refers to a pattern or record of presence over time (like school attendance).
    *   **Sense 3:** `attendance%1:14:00::` | definition=the number of people that are present | examples=attendance was up by 50 per cent.
        *   This refers to the aggregate count of people (a statistic).

3.  **Evaluate the fit of each sense in context:**
    *   The phrase is "In attendance was...".
    *   This construction ("In attendance was [Person]") refers to the fact that a specific person was there. It is synonymous with "Present was..." or "Attending was...".
    *   Let's check Sense 3 first. If we substituted the definition: "In [the number of people present] was...". This doesn't fit grammatically or semantically with the specific individual named "Mitch McConnell" following the verb. If the text said "The attendance was high," Sense 3 would fit. But here, it's about specific individuals being present.
    *   Let's check Sense 2. Is this about frequency? No, it's a single event.
    *   Let's check Sense 1. Definition: "the act of being present". Substitution: "In [the act of being present] was... Mitch McConnell". This fits perfectly. "In attendance" is an idiom meaning "present". The synonym "attending" works well here too ("Attending was...").

4.  **Refine the choice:**
    *   Context: "In attendance was, among others, Mitch McConnell".
    *   This usage denotes the state or act of being present at that specific dinner.
    *   It is not about a count (Sense 3).
    *   It is not about frequency/record (Sense 2).
    *   Therefore, Sense 1 is the correct choice.

5.  **Format the output:**
    *   Must be a JSON object: `{"sense_index": 1}`.