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

[User]
Target lemma: know
Target surface form: know
Context:
But if he was the real thing, he could do something about Lolly. He felt very cunning, very proud of himself as he played on the other man's soft spot. "No offense intended ", he said gently. "But it's just that -- well, you know. The cops didn't suspect a thing, and I thought it was a coincidence. After all, I didn't <t>know</t> you, Pete. It could have been an accident ".

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

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

raw_output: sense_index": 4}

content: sense_index": 4}

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze "know" is being used.

Context: "But if he was the real thing, he could do something about Lolly. He felt very cunning, very proud of himself as he played on the other man's soft spot intended ", he said gently. "But it's just that -- well, you know. The cops didn't suspect a thing, and I thought it was a coincidence. After all, I didn't <t>know</t> you, Pete. It could have been an accident "."

The sentence is: "After all, I didn't know you, Pete."

In this context, theLet me check the candidate senses:

1. know%2:31:01:: - be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about - This is about knowing facts/information, not people.

2. know%2:31:03:: - know how to do or perform something - Not relevant here.

3. know%2:31:02:: - be aware of the truth of something; have a belief or faith in something - Not relevant here.

4. know%2:31:00:: - be familiar or acquainted with a person or an object - Examples: "She doesn't know this composer; Do you know my sister?" - This fits perfectly! The speaker is saying they weren't acquainted with Pete as a person.

5. know%2:31:04:: - have firsthand knowledge of states, situations, emotions, or sensations - Not relevant.

6. know%2:31:06:: - accept (someone) to be what is claimed - Not relevant.

7. know%2:31:15:: - have fixed in the mind (like knowing Latin) - Not relevant.

8. know%2:35:00:: - have sexual intercourse with - Not relevant in this context.

9. know%2:31:11:: - know the nature or character of - This could potentially fit, but sense 4 is more directly about being acquainted with a person.

10. know%2:31:12:: - be able to distinguish, recognize as being different - Not relevant.

11. know%2:31:14:: - perceive as familiar - Not quite right.

The best fit is sense 4 (know%2:31:00::) - "be familiar or acquainted with a person or an object". The speaker is saying they didn't personally know Pete, weren't acquainted with him. This is the interpersonal sense of "know" - being familiar with someone as a person.

The example "Do you know my sister?" is very similar to "I didn't know you, Pete."

So the answer is sense_index: 4


status: success

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

[User]
Target lemma: know
Target surface form: know
Context:
But if he was the real thing, he could do something about Lolly. He felt very cunning, very proud of himself as he played on the other man's soft spot. "No offense intended ", he said gently. "But it's just that -- well, you know. The cops didn't suspect a thing, and I thought it was a coincidence. After all, I didn't <t>know</t> you, Pete. It could have been an accident ".

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

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

[Assistant] sense_index": 4}

[User] Your previous answer was invalid. Choose one candidate index between 1 and 11. Return only valid JSON exactly like {"sense_index": 1}.

finish_reason: stop

role: assistant

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the Request:**
    *   Target lemma: "know"
    *   Context: A conversation between two men (likely criminals or involved in something shady). The speaker is manipulating the other ("Pete"). The key sentence is: "After all, I didn't know you, Pete."
    *   Task: Choose the single best indexed sense from the provided list of 11 candidates.
    *   Output format: JSON object `{"sense_index": N}`.

2.  **Analyze the Context:**
    *   The sentence is "I didn't *know* you, Pete."
    *   The speaker is explaining why he might have thought an event was a coincidence or an accident.
    *   He is saying he wasn't personally acquainted with Pete at that time.
    *   The distinction is between knowing *about* someone (facts) and knowing a person (acquaintance).
    *   Context clues: "I didn't know you, Pete." This implies a lack of prior personal acquaintance.

3.  **Evaluate Candidate Senses:**

    *   *Sense 1 (know%2:31:01::):* "be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information". Examples: "I know that the President lied..."
        *   Evaluation: This is propositional knowledge (knowing *that*). The context is knowing a person. Not the best fit.

    *   *Sense 2 (know%2:31:03::):* "know how to do or perform something".
        *   Evaluation: Not about skill.

    *   *Sense 3 (know%2:31:02::):* "be aware of the truth of something...".
        *   Evaluation: Similar to Sense 1. Not about truth/belief in a proposition here.

    *   *Sense 4 (know%2:31:00::):* "be familiar or acquainted with a person or an object". Examples: "She doesn't know this composer; Do you know my sister?"
        *   Evaluation: This fits perfectly. "I didn't know you" means "I wasn't acquainted with you." The object of the verb is a person ("Pete").

    *   *Sense 5 (know%2:31:04::):* "have firsthand knowledge of states, situations, emotions...". Synonyms: experience.
        *   Evaluation: Not about experiencing an emotion or state here.

    *   *Sense 6 (know%2:31:06::):* "accept (someone) to be what is claimed...".
        *   Evaluation: Not about acknowledging authority.

    *   *Sense 7 (know%2:31:15::):* "have fixed in the mind". Examples: "I know Latin".
        *   Evaluation: Not about memorization.

    *   *Sense 8 (know%2:35:00::):* "have sexual intercourse with".
        *   Evaluation: While biblical or archaic usage allows this, the context doesn't suggest it. It's a standard conversation about identity/acquaintance.

    *   *Sense 9 (know%2:31:11::):* "know the nature or character of". Examples: "we all knew her as a big show-off".
        *   Evaluation: This is close, but Sense 4 is the broader, primary sense for "know [Person]". Sense 9 implies knowing *as* something or knowing the character deeply. The speaker is saying he wasn't acquainted with him at all, which Sense 4 covers best.

    *   *Sense 10 (know%2:31:12::):* "be able to distinguish...".
        *   Evaluation: Not relevant.

    *   *Sense 11 (know%2:31:14::):* "perceive as familiar". Examples: "I know this voice!"
        *   Evaluation: This is usually perceptual (recognizing a voice/face). The context is stating a fact about past relationship status ("I didn't know you").

4.  **Select the Best Sense:**
    *   Sense 4 is the standard definition for knowing a person (acquaintance).
    *   Sentence: "I didn't know you, Pete."
    *   Definition: "be familiar or acquainted with a person".
    *   Match: Exact match.

5.  **Format the Output:**
    *   The previous error was formatting a JSON string incorrectly.
    *   Correct format: `{"sense_index": 4}`.

format: unknown

native_finish_reason: stop

provider: Novita

currency: USD


attempt_kind: initial

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

[User]
Target lemma: say
Target surface form: say
Context:
"But it's just that -- well, you know. The cops didn't suspect a thing, and I thought it was a coincidence. After all, I didn't know you, Pete. It could have been an accident ". He shrugged casually. "But if you <t>say</t> you managed it "The stranger was hooked.

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

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

reasoning_content:
The target word is "say" in the context:
"But if you say you managed it..."

Let me analyze the context:
- The speaker is talking about a situation where Pete might claim or assert something
- "But if you say you managed it" - this is a conditional construction
- The speaker is referring to Pete stating/claiming that he managed something (presumably some action related to what they're discussing)

Let me look at the candidate senses:

1. **sense 1**: express in words - general sense of saying something
2. **sense 2**: report or maintain (allege, aver) - making a claim or assertion
3. **sense 3**: express a supposition - "Let us say that..." "Let's say you had..."
4. **sense 4**: have or contain a certain wording or form - "What does the law say?"
5. **sense 5**: give instructions with authority - ordering someone
6. **sense 6**: pronounce/utter in a certain way - about pronunciation
7. **sense 7**: communicate nonverbally - "What does this painting say?"
8. **sense 8**: utter aloud - saying specific words like "Hello"
9. **sense 9**: state as one's opinion or judgement; declare
10. **sense 10**: recite or repeat a fixed text - "Say grace"
11. **sense 11**: indicate - "The clock says noon"

In the context "But if you say you managed it", the person is making a statement/claim about something they did. This is not about:
- Supposition (sense 3) - this would be "Let's say you managed it"
- Pronunciation (sense 6)
- Nonverbal communication (sense 7)
- Reciting fixed text (sense 10)
- Indicating like a clock (sense 11)
- Containing certain wording (sense 4)
- Giving instructions/orders (sense 5)

The choice is between:
- Sense 1: express in words (general statement)
- Sense 2: report or maintain (allege, aver)
- Sense 8: utter aloud
- Sense 9: state as one's opinion or judgement; declare

The context "if you say you managed it" suggests the person is making a claim or assertion about something they did. This feels like it could be sense 1 (expressing something in words) or sense 2 (reporting or maintaining - alleging something).

Looking at the synonyms:
- Sense 1: state, tell
- Sense 2: allege, aver

The example for sense 2 is "He alleged that he was the victim of a crime; He said it was too late to intervene in the war"

The phrase "if you say you managed it" is about making a claim or assertion - the person is potentially stating/claiming that they managed something. This seems closer to sense 2 (report or maintain/allege) because it's about asserting a fact about what happened.

However, sense 1 (express in words, state) could also fit - "He said that he wanted to marry her" is similar in structure to "you say you managed it."

The difference is subtle. Sense 2 seems more about making claims about facts/events, while sense 1 is more general about expressing thoughts. Given the context where the person is asserting that they "managed it" (accomplished something), this seems more like sense 2 - maintaining or alleging something to be true.

Actually, let me reconsider. The phrase "But if you say you managed it" is setting up a conditional - "if you claim/assert that you managed it." This is about stating/claiming something to be true.

Sense 2 with "report or maintain" and synonyms "allege, aver" seems most appropriate here. The person would be asserting or claiming that they accomplished something.

Let me confirm: In "if you say you managed it," the person is potentially making a claim or assertion about their accomplishment. This aligns with sense 2's definition of "report or maintain" with synonyms like "allege."

I'll go with 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: manage
Target surface form: managed
Context:
"But it's just that -- well, you know. The cops didn't suspect a thing, and I thought it was a coincidence. After all, I didn't know you, Pete. It could have been an accident ". He shrugged casually. "But if you say you <t>managed</t> it "The stranger was hooked.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=manage%2:41:09:: | definition=be successful; achieve a goal | synonyms=pull off, negociate, bring off, carry off | examples=She succeeded in persuading us all; I managed to carry the box upstairs
2. sense_key=manage%2:41:00:: | definition=be in charge of, act on, or dispose of | synonyms=deal, care, handle | examples=I can deal with this crew of workers; This blender can't handle nuts
3. sense_key=manage%2:41:03:: | definition=come to terms with | synonyms=cope, get by, make out, make do, contend, grapple | examples=We got by on just a gallon of gas; They made do on half a loaf of bread every day
4. sense_key=manage%2:41:01:: | definition=watch and direct | synonyms=oversee, supervise, superintend | examples=Who is overseeing this project?
5. sense_key=manage%2:41:08:: | definition=achieve something by means of trickery or devious methods | synonyms=wangle, finagle
6. sense_key=manage%2:41:02:: | definition=carry on or function | synonyms=do | examples=We could do with a little more help around here
7. sense_key=manage%2:35:03:: | definition=handle effectively | synonyms=wield, handle | examples=The burglar wielded an axe; The young violinist didn't manage her bow very well

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

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

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

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the context:**
    *   The sentence is: "But if you say you <t>managed</t> it "The stranger was hooked.
    *   Preceding context: The speaker is talking about a situation where "cops didn't suspect a thing," and initially thought something was a "coincidence" or an "accident."
    *   The addressee (Pete) claims he *managed* "it". What is "it"? Implicitly, based on "cops didn't suspect a thing" and the contrast with "accident," "it" refers to some deliberate act, likely something difficult or illicit, given the mention of the police.
    *   The speaker says: "But if you say you managed it..." implying that if Pete claims responsibility or successful execution of the act (presumably a crime or a difficult feat), then the stranger is "hooked" (interested or convinced of something).
    *   The key semantic components here are: achieving a goal, potentially a difficult one, possibly illicit or tricky given the police context.

2.  **Evaluate the candidate senses:**

    *   **Sense 1:** `manage%2:41:09::` | definition=be successful; achieve a goal | synonyms=pull off, negociate, bring off, carry off.
        *   *Analysis:* This fits the general idea of succeeding in doing something. The phrase "pull off" fits very well with the context of doing something illicit or difficult without getting caught. "I managed to carry the box upstairs" is the example, but the definition is broad enough.

    *   **Sense 2:** `manage%2:41:00::` | definition=be in charge of, act on, or dispose of | synonyms=deal, care, handle.
        *   *Analysis:* This is about management/control (like managing a team or a situation). "I managed the project." This doesn't fit the syntax "managed it" in the specific context of an event/occurrence being "accident" vs "deliberate." It's not about Pete being in charge of "it" (a situation), but rather successfully executing "it."

    *   **Sense 3:** `manage%2:41:03::` | definition=come to terms with | synonyms=cope, get by...
        *   *Analysis:* This is about surviving or coping with difficulties. "We managed on just a gallon of gas." This doesn't fit the context of a specific act that could have been an accident. The speaker isn't asking if Pete "coped" with it, but if he "did" it.

    *   **Sense 4:** `manage%2:41:01::` | definition=watch and direct | synonyms=oversee, supervise...
        *   *Analysis:* Similar to Sense 2, this is about administrative supervision. Not fitting the context of a specific deed/feat.

    *   **Sense 5:** `manage%2:41:08::` | definition=achieve something by means of trickery or devious methods | synonyms=wangle, finagle.
        *   *Analysis:* This is a strong contender because of the mention of "cops" and the potential illicit nature of the act. If Pete "managed" an event that looked like an accident, he might have tricked someone.
        *   *Comparison with Sense 1:* Sense 5 is very specific ("by means of trickery"). While the context involves police, "managed it" here is more about the *success* of the act (pulling it off) rather than the specific *method* of trickery/wangling. The sentence "If you say you managed it" implies "If you say you caused it/did it deliberately and successfully." Sense 1 ("be successful; achieve a goal", syn: "pull off") captures the core meaning of accomplishing a feat (pulling off a crime/deed). Sense 5 implies a manipulation of a situation/system (like wangling a ticket). Sense 1 is the standard sense for "succeeding in doing something difficult," often used with "it" as the object (meaning the task). The synonym "pull off" in Sense 1 is the perfect fit for "managed it" in a crime context. "Did you manage it?" = "Did you pull it off?" Sense 5 is narrower and "finagle/wangle" usually take different objects (managed to get a reservation, managed an extra day off). Managing a specific event/act usually falls under Sense 1.

    *   **Sense 6:** `manage%2:41:02::` | definition=carry on or function.
        *   *Analysis:* "We could do with a little more help." Not relevant.

    *   **Sense 7:** `manage%2:35:03::` | definition=handle effectively | synonyms=wield, handle.
        *   *Analysis:* "Manage a bow/axe." Physical manipulation of a tool. Not fitting.

3.  **Refining Sense 1 vs Sense 5:**
    *   Context: "The cops didn't suspect a thing... I thought it was a coincidence... It could have been an accident. But if you say you managed it..."
    *   Here, "it" refers to the event. If the event was an accident, Pete didn't do it on purpose. If Pete "managed it," he did it on purpose and successfully (perhaps "pulled it off").
    *   Sense 1 Synonyms: *pull off, bring off, carry off*. This is exactly what is meant. "Did you pull it off?"
    *   Sense 5 Synonyms: *wangle, finagle*. These usually mean to obtain something by trickery or to maneuver a situation. "He finagled his way out of a ticket." While the context involves tricking the cops, the verb "managed it" in the structure "If you say you managed it" usually means "If you say you successfully accomplished it." The trickery aspect is part of the context, but the meaning of "manage" is "succeed/achieve goal."
    *   Also, Sense 5 is quite rare and specific. Sense 1 is the general sense of achieving a goal. The "pull off" synonym is the clincher for the idiom "manage it" regarding a feat.

4.  **Final Decision:** Sense 1 is the best fit. It covers "pull off," which matches the context of a successful act (possibly illicit) that the police didn't detect.

    *   Input sentence: "But if you say you managed it"
    *   Paraphrase: "But if you say you succeeded in doing it / pulled it off."
    *   Sense 1: "be successful; achieve a goal".

    Let's double check Sense 5. If I say "He managed the theft," do I mean he finagled it? Usually, we say "He managed to steal it" (Sense 1) or "He pulled off the heist" (Sense 1). "He finagled the theft" sounds odd. You finagle a result. Here the object is the event itself ("it"). "I managed the event" -> I made it happen successfully. Sense 1.

    Therefore, Sense 1 is the correct choice.

    Index mapping:
    1 -> sense_key=manage%2:41:09::
    2 -> sense_key=manage%2:41:00::
    3 -> sense_key=manage%2:41:03::
    4 -> sense_key=manage%2:41:01::
    5 -> sense_key=manage%2:41:08::
    6 -> sense_key=manage%2:41:02::
    7 -> sense_key=manage%2:35:03::

    Selection: Sense 1.

provider: Baidu


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

[User]
Target lemma: stranger
Target surface form: stranger
Context:
The cops didn't suspect a thing, and I thought it was a coincidence. After all, I didn't know you, Pete. It could have been an accident ". He shrugged casually. "But if you say you managed it "The <t>stranger</t> was hooked. His eyes burned feverishly.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=stranger%1:18:00:: | definition=anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found | synonyms=alien, unknown
2. sense_key=stranger%1:18:01:: | definition=an individual that one is not acquainted with

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 speaker says: "The cops didn't suspect a thing... I didn't know you, Pete."
    *   The narrator refers to the listener as "The stranger was hooked. His eyes burned feverishly."
    *   The listener is named Pete. The speaker ("I") just said "I didn't know you, Pete."
    *   Therefore, the person referred to as "The stranger" is someone the speaker is not acquainted with (or claims not to be acquainted with) at that specific moment in the narrative interaction.
    *   The setting seems to be an interaction between two people. One is speaking to the other. The other is called "the stranger" by the narrator.

2.  **Analyze the candidate senses:**
    *   **Sense 1:** "anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found" (synonyms: alien, unknown). This implies an outsider status in a broader context (like a stranger in a village, or an alien in a country). While the person might be a visitor, the core emphasis in the text is on the relationship (or lack thereof) between the speaker and Pete.
    *   **Sense 2:** "an individual that one is not acquainted with". This fits perfectly with the preceding dialogue: "I didn't know you, Pete." The narrator uses "stranger" to describe the person the speaker is talking to, highlighting the lack of acquaintance.

3.  **Compare context to senses:**
    *   The text explicitly mentions "I didn't know you".
    *   Sense 2 defines a stranger as someone one is not acquainted with.
    *   Sense 1 defines a stranger as someone out of place/foreign to the environment.
    *   While "stranger" often overlaps, the specific conversational context emphasizes the lack of personal knowledge between the characters ("I didn't know you"), making Sense 2 the precise definition fitting the interaction.

4.  **Select the best index:**
    *   Sense 1 is index 1.
    *   Sense 2 is index 2.
    *   The match is with Sense 2.

5.  **Format the output:**
    *   JSON object: {"sense_index": 2}


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

[User]
Target lemma: hook
Target surface form: hooked
Context:
The cops didn't suspect a thing, and I thought it was a coincidence. After all, I didn't know you, Pete. It could have been an accident ". He shrugged casually. "But if you say you managed it "The stranger was <t>hooked</t>. His eyes burned feverishly.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=hook%2:35:00:: | definition=fasten with a hook
2. sense_key=hook%2:40:02:: | definition=rip off; ask an unreasonable price | synonyms=overcharge, soak, surcharge, gazump, fleece, plume
3. sense_key=hook%2:36:00:: | definition=make a piece of needlework by interlocking and looping thread with a hooked needle | synonyms=crochet | examples=She sat there crocheting all day
4. sense_key=hook%2:35:03:: | definition=hit a ball and put a spin on it so that it travels to the left
5. sense_key=hook%2:40:01:: | definition=take by theft | synonyms=snitch, thieve, cop, knock off, glom | examples=Someone snitched my wallet!
6. sense_key=hook%2:40:00:: | definition=make off with belongings of others | synonyms=pilfer, cabbage, purloin, pinch, abstract, snarf
7. sense_key=hook%2:35:02:: | definition=hit with a hook | examples=His opponent hooked him badly
8. sense_key=hook%2:35:01:: | definition=catch with a hook | examples=hook a fish
9. sense_key=hook%2:34:00:: | definition=to cause (someone or oneself) to become dependent (on something, especially a narcotic drug) | synonyms=addict
10. sense_key=hook%2:33:00:: | definition=secure with the foot | examples=hook the ball
11. sense_key=hook%2:32:09:: | definition=entice and trap | synonyms=snare | examples=The car salesman had snared three potential customers
12. sense_key=hook%2:32:00:: | definition=approach with an offer of sexual favors | synonyms=solicit, accost | examples=he was solicited by a prostitute; The young man was caught soliciting in the park

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:**
    *   Context sentence: "The cops didn't suspect a thing, and I thought it was a coincidence. After all, I didn't know you, Pete. It could have been an accident ". He shrugged casually. "But if you say you managed it "The stranger was <t>hooked</t>. His eyes burned feverishly."
    *   Target: "hooked" (past participle/adjective form of the verb "hook").
    *   Situation: A conversation involving deception, theft, or manipulation ("cops didn't suspect", "managed it"). One speaker is explaining how they pulled something off. The listener ("The stranger") reacts intensely ("eyes burned feverishly"). The phrase "The stranger was hooked" describes the stranger's state of being captured, convinced, or caught by the story/explanation.

2.  **Analyze the candidate senses:**

    *   *Sense 1 (fasten with a hook):* Physical action. Unlikely.
    *   *Sense 2 (rip off):* Financial. Unlikely.
    *   *Sense 3 (crochet):* Needlework. Irrelevant.
    *   *Sense 4 (hit a ball):* Sports. Irrelevant.
    *   *Sense 5 (take by theft):* Stealing things. The subject is "The stranger". Is the stranger stealing? No, he is the object of the action/concept.
    *   *Sense 6 (make off with belongings):* Same as above.
    *   *Sense 7 (hit with a hook):* Boxing. Unlikely.
    *   *Sense 8 (catch with a hook):* Fishing. Metaphorical? Maybe, but "entice and trap" is usually a better fit for people being "hooked" by an idea or scheme.
    *   *Sense 9 (cause to become dependent):* Addiction. "The stranger was hooked" could mean addicted, but usually to a drug. The context mentions "eyes burned feverishly", which *could* suggest addiction, but the dialogue is about "managed it" (referring to a scheme/plot). The stranger is reacting to the story. He is caught or intrigued. Wait, let's re-read carefully.
    *   *Sense 10 (secure with the foot):* Sports. Irrelevant.
    *   *Sense 11 (entice and trap):* Synonyms: snare. Examples: "The car salesman had snared three potential customers". This fits the context of someone being captured by a story, a scheme, or a person. The speaker is explaining how they "managed it" (the deception). The stranger is "hooked" meaning he is caught, captivated, or trapped by the revelation or the situation.
    *   *Sense 12 (solicit):* Prostitution. Irrelevant.

3.  **Disambiguation:**
    *   Context clues: "managed it" (pulled off a trick), "cops didn't suspect".
    *   The stranger's reaction: "eyes burned feverishly."
    *   The construction "The stranger was hooked."
    *   Comparison of Sense 8 vs Sense 11 vs Sense 9.
    *   Sense 8 (catch with a hook): Often used metaphorically for "hooked on a feeling" or "hooked by a story".
    *   Sense 11 (entice and trap): Synonym "snare". This implies catching someone through deception or allure. The context is about a deceptive act ("cops didn't suspect"). The stranger is being "hooked" or "snared" by the narrative or the plot.
    *   Sense 9 (addicted): "Hooked on drugs". While "eyes burned feverishly" might imply physical distress or intensity, the immediate context is the explanation of a successful ruse. "But if you say you managed it... The stranger was hooked." This suggests the stranger bought the story or was caught in the web of the plot.
    *   Let's look closer at Sense 11's definition: "entice and trap". Synonyms: "snare".
    *   Let's look at Sense 8's definition: "catch with a hook".
    *   In narrative contexts, being "hooked" usually means being captivated, intrigued, or tricked/trapped.
    *   WordNet often separates the literal fishing (Sense 8) from the metaphorical "snare" (Sense 11).
    *   The example for Sense 11: "The car salesman had snared three potential customers". Being "hooked" by a person or a story fits the semantic domain of "snaring" someone.
    *   Is it Sense 9 (addicted)? "Eyes burned feverishly" suggests intensity. Could he be a drug addict? The text says "The stranger was hooked." right after "But if you say you managed it". The stranger is the listener. He is reacting to the claim that the speaker "managed it".
        *   Interpretation A: The stranger believes the story ("bought it" / was snared/tricked into believing, or just captivated).
        *   Interpretation B: The stranger is revealed to be an addict.
        *   Interpretation C: The stranger is physically caught/hooked (Sense 8).
    *   Let's look at the surrounding text style. It sounds like a noir or thriller. "Managed it" refers to the crime/deception. If the stranger is "hooked", it implies he is "caught" by the logic or the revelation.
    *   Sense 11: "entice and trap". This aligns well with "managed it" (a trap/scheme).
    *   However, let's consider Sense 9: "cause (someone...) to become dependent". If the stranger was "hooked", could it mean he was addicted? "Eyes burned feverishly" is a classic description of addiction or fever. But the immediate trigger is the dialogue "But if you say you managed it". It feels more like a reaction to the situation.
    *   Let's reconsider Sense 8 "catch with a hook". WordNet sense 8 is the base physical action. Sense 11 is the metaphorical extension to trapping people.
    *   In WSD, if a specific metaphorical sense exists in the inventory (Sense 11), it is preferred over the literal sense (Sense 8) used metaphorically.
    *   Sense 11 definition: "entice and trap".
    *   Does the stranger feel "trapped"? Or just "captivated"?
    *   Let's look at the text source if possible (simulated intuition). In many contexts, "I had him hooked" means "I had him convinced" or "I had him trapped".
    *   "The stranger was hooked" -> The stranger was entrapped/snared.
    *   Sense 11 fits "entice and trap".
    *   Let's check Sense 9 again. "To cause to become dependent". "He was hooked (on heroin)". The context "eyes burned feverishly" supports addiction physically. However, the text "But if you say you managed it... The stranger was hooked" links the state to the statement about the crime. If the stranger is "hooked" by the *statement*, it means "convinced" or "caught".
    *   Usually, "hooked" for addiction is "hooked on [substance]". Without the prepositional phrase, and in the context of a scam/crime ("managed it"), Sense 11 (snare/trap) is the stronger linguistic fit. The speaker "managed" a deception; the stranger is the victim of that deception (or at least the audience who is now caught).
    *   Wait, is the stranger the one *doing* the hooking? No, "The stranger was hooked" (passive).
    *   Who hooked him? The speaker ("I didn't know you... I thought it was a coincidence... But if you say you managed it").
    *   The stranger is the one being affected.
    *   Did the speaker entrap the stranger? The speaker "managed it" (the coincidence/accident). The stranger is "hooked".
    *   Definition 11: "entice and trap". The stranger was trapped/snared by the deception/story.
    *   This seems the most precise fit for the interaction between a deceiver and a listener in a narrative context.

    Let's verify against Sense 9 (Addiction).
    If the stranger was an addict, the sentence "But if you say you managed it... The stranger was hooked" is a non-sequitur regarding the addiction (unless "managed it" refers to scoring drugs). But "cops didn't suspect" suggests a larger crime or trick.
    So Sense 11 is the intended sense. The metaphor is fishing/hunting: the stranger is the fish/game caught by the speaker's story or scheme.

    Sense 11 (index 11) maps to `hook%2:32:09::`.
    Sense 8 (index 8) maps to `hook%2:35:01::`.
    Sense 9 (index 9) maps to `hook%2:34:00::`.

    Reviewing the indices in the prompt:
    1. hook%2:35:00:: (fasten)
    ...
    11. sense_key=hook%2:32:09:: | definition=entice and trap | synonyms=snare
    ...
    12. sense_key=hook%2:32:00:: (solicit)

    Correct sense is Sense 11.
    "The stranger was hooked" = The stranger was snared/trapped/caught by the situation.
    The definition "entice and trap" matches the context of a manipulation ("managed it").

    Decision: Sense11.

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: eye
Target surface form: eyes
Context:
After all, I didn't know you, Pete. It could have been an accident ". He shrugged casually. "But if you say you managed it "The stranger was hooked. His <t>eyes</t> burned feverishly. "Yes, yes ", he muttered impatiently.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=eye%1:08:00:: | definition=the organ of sight | synonyms=oculus, optic
2. sense_key=eye%1:09:00:: | definition=good discernment (either visually or as if visually) | examples=she has an eye for fresh talent; he has an artist's eye
3. sense_key=eye%1:09:01:: | definition=attention to what is seen | examples=he tried to catch her eye
4. sense_key=eye%1:15:00:: | definition=an area that is approximately central within some larger region | synonyms=center, centre, middle, heart | examples=it is in the center of town; they ran forward into the heart of the struggle
5. sense_key=eye%1:06:00:: | definition=a small hole or loop (as in a needle) | examples=the thread wouldn't go through the eye

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 "His eyes burned feverishly." The subject is "His" (referring to "The stranger"). The object is "eyes". The verb phrase is "burned feverishly".
    *   "His" indicates possession by a person (the stranger).
    *   "eyes" refers to the physical body parts on the stranger's face.
    *   "burned feverishly" describes the look or state of those physical organs (metaphorically burning with intensity, or physically appearing bright/red/intense due to fever or emotion).

2.  **Analyze the candidate senses**:
    *   **Sense 1 (eye%1:08:00::)**: Definition="the organ of sight". Synonyms="oculus, optic". This refers to the physical body part.
    *   **Sense 2 (eye%1:09:00::)**: Definition="good discernment (either visually or as if visually)". Examples="she has an eye for fresh talent". This is abstract/metaphorical capability.
    *   **Sense 3 (eye%1:09:01::)**: Definition="attention to what is seen". Examples="he tried to catch her eye". This is abstract attention.
    *   **Sense 4 (eye%1:15:00::)**: Definition="an area that is approximately central within some larger region". Synonyms="center, centre". This refers to a location (like the "eye of a storm" or "eye of a needle" sometimes, though needle is sense 5 usually, but here it's about a central region).
    *   **Sense 5 (eye%1:06:00::)**: Definition="a small hole or loop (as in a needle)". This refers to a specific part of an object, not a body part.

3.  **Match context to senses**:
    *   The context describes a stranger's face/expression ("His eyes burned...").
    *   This clearly refers to the physical organs of sight located in the head.
    *   Sense 1 is the definition of the physical organ.
    *   Senses 2 and 3 refer to abstract qualities or attention ("an eye for talent", "catch her eye"). While "His eyes burned" implies intensity/vigilance/emotion, the word "eyes" itself refers to the physical object in this syntactic position (possessive pronoun + noun). One wouldn't say "His discernment burned feverishly" (Sense 2) or "His attention burned feverishly" (Sense 3) in the same way. The burning is attributed to the physical eyes (metaphorically or literally).
    *   Senses 4 and 5 are completely irrelevant (geometric center, needle hole).

4.  **Select the best sense**: Sense 1 is the literal definition of "eyes" as body parts. Even though the *action* "burned feverishly" adds metaphorical description, the noun "eyes" retains its primary physical sense here.

5.  **Format output**: The user requested a JSON object `{"sense_index": X}`. The index for Sense 1 is 1.

    *   Sense 1 matches "the organ of sight".
    *   The context mentions "His eyes".
    *   Therefore, index 1 is thecorrect choice.

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: burn
Target surface form: burned
Context:
After all, I didn't know you, Pete. It could have been an accident ". He shrugged casually. "But if you say you managed it "The stranger was hooked. His eyes <t>burned</t> feverishly. "Yes, yes ", he muttered impatiently.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=burn%2:30:02:: | definition=destroy by fire | synonyms=fire, burn down | examples=They burned the house and his diaries
2. sense_key=burn%2:43:01:: | definition=shine intensely, as if with heat | synonyms=glow | examples=The coals were glowing in the dark; The candles were burning
3. sense_key=burn%2:30:00:: | definition=undergo combustion | synonyms=combust | examples=Maple wood burns well
4. sense_key=burn%2:39:00:: | definition=cause a sharp or stinging pain or discomfort | synonyms=bite, sting | examples=The sun burned his face
5. sense_key=burn%2:43:02:: | definition=cause to burn or combust | synonyms=combust | examples=The sun burned off the fog; We combust coal and other fossil fuels
6. sense_key=burn%2:37:00:: | definition=feel strong emotion, especially anger or passion | examples=She was burning with anger; He was burning to try out his new skies
7. sense_key=burn%2:30:01:: | definition=cause to undergo combustion | synonyms=incinerate | examples=burn garbage; The car burns only Diesel oil
8. sense_key=burn%2:41:00:: | definition=burn at the stake | examples=Witches were burned in Salem
9. sense_key=burn%2:40:01:: | definition=spend (significant amounts of money) | examples=He has money to burn
10. sense_key=burn%2:39:04:: | definition=feel hot or painful | examples=My eyes are burning
11. sense_key=burn%2:30:08:: | definition=burn, sear, or freeze (tissue) using a hot iron or electric current or a caustic agent | synonyms=cauterize, cauterise | examples=The surgeon cauterized the wart
12. sense_key=burn%2:29:00:: | definition=get a sunburn by overexposure to the sun | synonyms=sunburn
13. sense_key=burn%2:36:05:: | definition=create by duplicating data | synonyms=cut | examples=cut a disk; burn a CD
14. sense_key=burn%2:34:00:: | definition=use up (energy) | synonyms=burn off, burn up | examples=burn off calories through vigorous exercise
15. sense_key=burn%2:30:03:: | definition=burn with heat, fire, or radiation | examples=The iron burnt a hole in my dress

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

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the context:**
    *   Sentence: "His eyes burned feverishly."
    *   Subject: "His eyes" (specifically "The stranger was hooked... His eyes...").
    *   Adverb: "feverishly" (suggests intensity, heat, illness, excitement, emotion).
    *   Meaning: The eyes are shining intensely or showing strong emotion/intensity, metaphorically like fire or heat. It describes a look of intense emotion or physical brightness associated with fever/excitement.

2.  **Evaluate candidate senses:**

    *   1. `burn%2:30:02::` | destroy by fire | "burned the house" -> Incorrect. Eyes aren't destroying anything by fire.
    *   2. `burn%2:43:01::` | shine intensely, as if with heat | synonyms=glow | "The coals were glowing" -> This is a strong candidate. Eyes can "shine intensely". "Feverishly" supports the "heat/glow" metaphor. "His eyes burned" is a common idiom for shining with intensity.
    *   3. `burn%2:30:00::` | undergo combustion | "Maple wood burns" -> Incorrect. Eyes do not undergo literal combustion.
    *   4. `burn%2:39:00::` | cause a sharp or stinging pain | "The sun burned his face" -> Incorrect. The eyes aren't causing pain here; they are the subject of the burning sensation/action, but the context implies intensity/shining, not a stinging sensation (though eyes can burn from irritation, the adverb "feverishly" points towards intensity/heat/excitement rather than irritation).
    *   5. `burn%2:43:02::` | cause to burn or combust | "burns off the fog" -> Incorrect.
    *   6. `burn%2:37:00::` | feel strong emotion, especially anger or passion | "She was burning with anger" -> This is also a strong candidate. The stranger is "hooked", muttering "impatiently". His eyes show intensity/emotion. However, the verb "burned" is applied directly to "his eyes". Usually, the emotion sense applies to the *person* ("He burned with anger") or uses "with" ("burned with passion"). While eyes can metaphorically burn with emotion, the definition "shine intensely, as if with heat" (sense 2) often captures the visual description of eyes in literature. Let's look closer at sense 2 vs sense 6. Sense 2 ("shine intensely") matches "His eyes burned" physically/metaphorically. Sense 6 ("feel strong emotion") is usually the definition for the person. But can eyes "feel strong emotion"? No, the *person* feels it. The eyes *show* it. Therefore, the eyes are shining/glowing with that emotion.
    *   10. `burn%2:39:04::` | feel hot or painful | "My eyes are burning" -> This is usually used when eyes are irritated (smoke, allergies). The adverb "feverishly" suggests excitement or intensity of spirit, not physical pain from irritation. "He muttered impatiently" supports the emotional excitement context.
    *   Let's reconsider Sense 2 vs Sense 6.
        *   Sense 2: "shine intensely, as if with heat". Example: "The candles were burning". In literature, "His eyes burned" describes the brightness/intensity of the gaze.
        *   Sense 6: "feel strong emotion...". Example: "She was burning with anger".
        *   In the sentence "His eyes burned feverishly", the eyes are the subject. They are performing the action of burning (shining/glowing). If we used Sense 6, it would imply the eyes themselves felt the emotion. Since the eyes are the agent, Sense 2 (shining intensely) is the specific physical/visual manifestation being described, often caused by the emotion. The definition "shine intensely, as if with heat" fits the metaphorical description of a gaze perfectly.
        *   However, WordNet sometimes maps these metaphorical usages. Let's look at the WordNet hierarchy or standard mappings for "burn" regarding eyes.
        *   "burn" (verb) -> "shine" (verb)? Yes, usually.
        *   If I look at Sense 2's definition: "shine intensely, as if with heat". The eyes are shining.
        *   Sense 6's definition: "feel strong emotion". The person feels the emotion.
        *   Therefore, Sense 2 is the correct mapping for the *eyes* burning. They are glowing/shining.

3.  **Refining the choice:**
    *   The stranger is excited ("hooked", "impatiently").
    *   His eyes display this.
    *   "Feverishly" indicates a state of heat/intensity.
    *   "His eyes burned" = His eyes shone intensely.
    *   This matches Sense 2: "shine intensely, as if with heat".

4.  **Final check:**
    *   Candidate 2: "shine intensely, as if with heat". Synonyms: "glow".
    *   Does this fit? Yes. "His eyes glowed feverishly" works well.
    *   Candidate 6: "feel strong emotion".
    *   Does this fit? "His eyes felt strong emotion"? No, the *person* feels it. The sentence structure doesn't support this sense assignment to the subject "His eyes" directly in the way the definition is phrased ("She was burning with anger"). If the text was "He burned feverishly with anticipation", that would be Sense 6. But "His eyes burned" is visual.

    *   Conclusion: Sense 2 is the best fit.


[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: mutter
Target surface form: muttered
Context:
It could have been an accident ". He shrugged casually. "But if you say you managed it "The stranger was hooked. His eyes burned feverishly. "Yes, yes ", he <t>muttered</t> impatiently. "Of course it looked like an accident.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=mutter%2:32:01:: | definition=talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice | synonyms=mumble, maunder, mussitate
2. sense_key=mutter%2:32:00:: | definition=make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath | synonyms=murmur, grumble, croak, gnarl | examples=she grumbles when she feels overworked

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: *mutter* (verb)
    *   Target surface form: *muttered*
    *   Context: "It could have been an accident ". He shrugged casually. "But if you say you managed it "The stranger was hooked. His eyes burned feverishly. "Yes, yes ", he <t>muttered</t> impatiently. "Of course it looked like an accident."
    *   Key details: The speaker says "Yes, yes" impatiently. His eyes are burning feverishly. He is hooked (interested/eager). He is responding to someone else's statement.

2.  **Analyze the candidate senses:**

    *   **Sense 1:**
        *   Definition: talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
        *   Synonyms: mumble, maunder, mussitate
        *   Focus: The manner of speaking (unclear, low volume).

    *   **Sense 2:**
        *   Definition: make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath
        *   Synonyms: murmur, grumble, croak, gnarl
        *   Examples: "she grumbles when she feels overworked"
        *   Focus: The content or intent of the speech (complaining, dissatisfaction).

3.  **Evaluate the fit of Sense 1:**
    *   Does the context suggest speaking indistinctly or in a low voice?
    *   The stranger is "hooked" and "impatient." He says "Yes, yes."
    *   While muttering often implies low volume, the primary motivation here isn't necessarily just indistinctness. However, muttering in impatience often involves speaking quickly or under one's breath.
    *   Is he complaining? No. He is agreeing ("Yes, yes") and urging the conversation forward ("impatiently"). He wants to hear more or confirm the statement.

4.  **Evaluate the fit of Sense 2:**
    *   Does the context suggest complaining?
    *   The definition explicitly mentions "complaining remarks." The example is about grumbling when overworked.
    *   The stranger here is eager, interested ("hooked"), and impatient to hear the rest. He is not complaining. He is agreeing excitedly/impatiently.
    *   Therefore, Sense 2 is a poor fit because of the semantic component of "complaining."

5.  **Compare and Refine:**
    *   WordNet often splits senses based on specific semantic properties.
    *   Sense 2 is specific to "complaining."
    *   Sense 1 is the general "talk indistinctly/low voice."
    *   In the text, the stranger is speaking "Yes, yes" impatiently. He is not grumbling or complaining. He is just talking in a low or indistinct way (perhaps to himself or just sotto voce due to intensity).
    *   Since there is no complaining involved, Sense 2 is incorrect.
    *   Sense 1 covers the general physical act of muttering (low, indistinct speech), which fits the action of speaking impatiently under one's breath or in a low tone without the specific intent of complaining.

6.  **Conclusion:**
    *   Sense 1 (talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice) is the correct general sense.
    *   Sense 2 (complaining) is contradicted by the context of eager agreement ("Yes, yes") and interest.

    *   *Self-Correction/Double Check:* Is there another sense? No, only two provided.
    *   Is "impatiently" compatible with Sense 1? Yes, one can mumble/mutter indistinctly out of impatience (e.g., "Come on, come on," muttered under the breath).
    *   Is "impatiently" compatible with Sense 2? Usually, grumbling implies dissatisfaction, but "Yes, yes" implies agreement/eagerness. While one can grumble impatiently, saying "Yes, yes" with "eyes burned feverishly" suggests an intense, eager focus, not a complaining attitude. Sense 2 requires "complaining remarks." The remark here is affirmation.

    Therefore, Sense 1 is the best choice.

7.  **Final Output Generation:**
    *   Selected index: 1
    *   Format: JSON.


[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: look
Target surface form: looked
Context:
He shrugged casually. "But if you say you managed it "The stranger was hooked. His eyes burned feverishly. "Yes, yes ", he muttered impatiently. "Of course it <t>looked</t> like an accident. I always work it that way -- and always at a time when the customer has an alibi.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=look%2:39:00:: | definition=perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards | examples=She looked over the expanse of land; Look at your child!
2. sense_key=look%2:39:01:: | definition=give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect | synonyms=appear, seem | examples=She seems to be sleeping; This appears to be a very difficult problem
3. sense_key=look%2:29:00:: | definition=have a certain outward or facial expression | examples=How does she look?; The child looks unhappy
4. sense_key=look%2:39:02:: | definition=search or seek | synonyms=search | examples=We looked all day and finally found the child in the forest; Look elsewhere for the perfect gift!
5. sense_key=look%2:42:00:: | definition=be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point; be opposite to | synonyms=front, face | examples=The house looks north; My backyard look onto the pond
6. sense_key=look%2:41:13:: | definition=take charge of or deal with | synonyms=attend, take care, see | examples=Could you see about lunch?; I must attend to this matter
7. sense_key=look%2:32:00:: | definition=convey by one's expression | examples=She looked her devotion to me
8. sense_key=look%2:31:00:: | definition=look forward to the probable occurrence of | synonyms=expect, await, wait | examples=We were expecting a visit from our relatives; She is looking to a promotion
9. sense_key=look%2:42:02:: | definition=accord in appearance with | examples=You don't look your age!
10. sense_key=look%2:31:02:: | definition=have faith or confidence in | synonyms=count, bet, depend, calculate, reckon | examples=you can count on me to help you any time; Look to your friends for support

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

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the context:**
    *   Sentence: "Of course it <t>looked</t> like an accident."
    *   Subject: "it" (referring to an event or action, presumably a crime or incident arranged by the speaker).
    *   Predicate: "looked like an accident".
    *   Meaning: The event had the appearance of being an accident, even though it wasn't (implied by "I always work it that way"). The speaker is describing the impression the event gives to observers.

2.  **Analyze the candidate senses:**

    *   *Sense 1 (look%2:39:00::):* "perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards".
        *   Subject is usually an animate being (agent). Here the subject is "it" (an event).
        *   Definition doesn't fit "looked like". You don't "perceive with attention like an accident".
        *   Reject.

    *   *Sense 2 (look%2:39:01::):* "give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect". Synonyms: appear, seem.
        *   Subject can be a thing or event ("it").
        *   Structure matches: "It looked like..." -> "It appeared like..." / "It seemed like...".
        *   The context is about the outward appearance of the event (it gave the impression of an accident).
        *   Matches perfectly.

    *   *Sense 3 (look%2:29:00::):* "have a certain outward or facial expression".
        *   Subject is usually a person or face. "The child looks unhappy."
        *   While related to appearance, this usually describes the state or expression of a being, not the general impression of an event.
        *   Less precise than Sense 2 for an inanimate subject/event describing impression.

    *   *Sense 4 (look%2:39:02::):* "search or seek".
        *   Intransitive usage usually requiring a direction or object (looked for).
        *   Doesn't fit the context at all.
        *   Reject.

    *   *Sense 5 (look%2:42:00::):* "be oriented in a certain direction...".
        *   Physical orientation. "The house looks north."
        *   Doesn't fit "looked like an accident".
        *   Reject.

    *   *Sense 6 (look%2:41:13::):* "take charge of or deal with".
        *   Phrasal usage (look after, look into).
        *   Not present here.
        *   Reject.

    *   *Sense 7 (look%2:32:00::):* "convey by one's expression".
        *   "She looked her devotion". Transitive usage.
        *   Not the structure here.
        *   Reject.

    *   *Sense 8 (look%2:31:00::):* "look forward to the probable occurrence of".
        *   "look to a promotion".
        *   Doesn't fit the past tense description of an event.
        *   Reject.

    *   *Sense 9 (look%2:42:02::):* "accord in appearance with".
        *   "You don't look your age!"
        *   Usually transitive with a standard/expectation as object.
        *   Here the structure is "looked *like* an accident".
        *   While semantically close to appearance, Sense 2 is the standard definition for "seem/appear" copular usage.

    *   *Sense 10 (look%2:31:02::):* "have faith or confidence in".
        *   "Look to your friends".
        *   Idiomatic.
        *   Reject.

3.  **Compare Sense 2 and Sense 3:**
    *   Sense 2: "give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect". Example: "This appears to be a very difficult problem."
    *   Sense 3: "have a certain outward or facial expression". Example: "The child looks unhappy."
    *   In the context "it looked like an accident", "it" refers to a situation or event. Sense 2 is defined broadly for "outward aspect" or "impression" and lists "seem/appear" as synonyms. "It seemed like an accident" is the direct paraphrase. Sense 3 is more specific to facial expressions or physical states of animate beings. Sense 2 is the correct choice for an inanimate subject or situation conveying an impression.

4.  **Final Selection:**
    *   Sense 2 is the correct sense.

5.  **Format Output:**
    *   {"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: way
Target surface form: way
Context:
"But if you say you managed it "The stranger was hooked. His eyes burned feverishly. "Yes, yes ", he muttered impatiently. "Of course it looked like an accident. I always work it that <t>way</t> -- and always at a time when the customer has an alibi. Let me prove it, Phil.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=way%1:07:01:: | definition=how something is done or how it happens | synonyms=manner, mode, style, fashion | examples=her dignified manner; his rapid manner of talking
2. sense_key=way%1:04:01:: | definition=how a result is obtained or an end is achieved | synonyms=means, agency | examples=a means of control; an example is the best agency of instruction
3. sense_key=way%1:15:00:: | definition=a line leading to a place or point | synonyms=direction | examples=he looked the other direction; didn't know the way home
4. sense_key=way%1:26:00:: | definition=the condition of things generally | examples=that's the way it is; I felt the same way
5. sense_key=way%1:04:00:: | definition=a course of conduct | synonyms=path, way of life | examples=the path of virtue; we went our separate ways
6. sense_key=way%1:06:00:: | definition=any artifact consisting of a road or path affording passage from one place to another | examples=he said he was looking for the way out
7. sense_key=way%1:04:02:: | definition=a journey or passage | examples=they are on the way
8. sense_key=way%1:23:00:: | definition=space for movement | synonyms=room, elbow room | examples=room to pass; make way for
9. sense_key=way%1:07:02:: | definition=the property of distance in general | examples=it's a long way to Moscow; he went a long ways
10. sense_key=way%1:09:00:: | definition=doing as one pleases or chooses | examples=if I had my way
11. sense_key=way%1:09:01:: | definition=a general category of things; used in the expression `in the way of' | examples=they didn't have much in the way of clothing
12. sense_key=way%1:21:00:: | definition=a portion of something divided into shares | examples=they split the loot three ways

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

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the Context:**
    *   Sentence: "I always work it that **way** -- and always at a time when the customer has an alibi."
    *   Speaker: The speaker is describing a method or procedure they use to commit a crime (presumably murder, based on "looked like an accident").
    *   Target word: "way".
    *   Function: "that way" modifies the verb "work". It answers the question "How do you work it?" or "In what manner/style do you operate?"

2.  **Evaluate Candidate Senses:**

    *   **Sense 1:** `way%1:07:01::` | definition=how something is done or how it happens | synonyms=manner, mode, style, fashion.
        *   *Analysis:* This fits perfectly. The speaker is talking about their *manner* of working, their *mode* of operation. "I always work it that [manner/style/method]." The examples (her dignified manner) align with this abstract concept of doing something.

    *   **Sense 2:** `way%1:04:01::` | definition=how a result is obtained or an end is achieved | synonyms=means, agency.
        *   *Analysis:* While related to achieving a result, this usually refers to a specific instrument or medium (a means of control). "That way" in the context of "work it that way" refers to the *manner* or *method*, not necessarily a specific tool or agency. Sense 1 captures the procedural aspect better than Sense 2, which is more instrumental. However, sometimes "way" covers both. Let's look closer. "Work it that way" -> "Do it like that". This is synonymous with "manner" (Sense 1). "Means" (Sense 2) is often used for specific resources or tools.

    *   **Sense 3:** `way%1:15:00::` | definition=a line leading to a place or point.
        *   *Analysis:* Incorrect. This is physical direction.

    *   **Sense 4:** `way%1:26:00::` | definition=the condition of things generally.
        *   *Analysis:* Incorrect. This is used for phrases like "that's the way it is".

    *   **Sense 5:** `way%1:04:00::` | definition=a course of conduct.
        *   *Analysis:* This refers to a life path or a specific trajectory of behavior (path of virtue). "Work it that way" is a specific instance of doing something, not a life course.

    *   **Sense 6-12:** Physical road, journey, space, distance, preference (if I had my way), category (in the way of), share.
        *   *Analysis:* None of these fit the context of "method/manner of operation".

3.  **Compare Sense 1 and Sense 2:**
    *   Sense 1: "how something is done" (Manner, Mode, Style).
    *   Sense 2: "how a result is obtained" (Means, Agency).
    *   Context: "I always work it that way".
    *   Substitution: "I always work it using that method/manner/style."
    *   WordNet distinctions can be subtle. Sense 1 focuses on the *manner* (the 'how'). Sense 2 focuses on the *means* (the 'instrument').
    *   In "work it that way", the speaker is describing the style of execution (making it look like an accident). This describes *how* it happens.
    *   "Manner" is the closest synonym. "Mode" is also very close.
    *   Let's look at the examples for Sense 1: "her dignified manner; his rapid manner of talking".
    *   Context: "I always work it that way". This is semantically parallel to "his rapid manner of talking". It describes the *way* the action is performed.
    *   Therefore, Sense 1 is the best fit.

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

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

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

[User]
Target lemma: time
Target surface form: time
Context:
"But if you say you managed it "The stranger was hooked. His eyes burned feverishly. "Yes, yes ", he muttered impatiently. "Of course it looked like an accident. I always work it that way -- and always at a <t>time</t> when the customer has an alibi. Let me prove it, Phil.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=time%1:11:00:: | definition=an instance or single occasion for some event | synonyms=clip | examples=this time he succeeded; he called four times
2. sense_key=time%1:28:05:: | definition=a period of time considered as a resource under your control and sufficient to accomplish something | examples=take time to smell the roses; I didn't have time to finish
3. sense_key=time%1:28:00:: | definition=an indefinite period (usually marked by specific attributes or activities) | examples=he waited a long time; the time of year for planting
4. sense_key=time%1:28:06:: | definition=a suitable moment | examples=it is time to go
5. sense_key=time%1:03:00:: | definition=the continuum of experience in which events pass from the future through the present to the past
6. sense_key=time%1:11:01:: | definition=a person's experience on a particular occasion | examples=he had a time holding back the tears; they had a good time together
7. sense_key=time%1:28:03:: | definition=a reading of a point in time as given by a clock | synonyms=clock time | examples=do you know what time it is?; the time is 10 o'clock
8. sense_key=time%1:28:04:: | definition=the fourth coordinate that is required (along with three spatial dimensions) to specify a physical event | synonyms=fourth dimension
9. sense_key=time%1:07:01:: | definition=rhythm as given by division into parts of equal duration | synonyms=meter, metre
10. sense_key=time%1:28:01:: | definition=the period of time a prisoner is imprisoned | synonyms=prison term, sentence | examples=he served a prison term of 15 months; his sentence was 5 to 10 years

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:**
    *   Lemma: "time" (noun).
    *   Context: "But if you say you managed it "The stranger was hooked. His eyes burned feverishly. "Yes, yes ", he muttered impatiently. "Of course it looked like an accident. I always work it that way -- and always at a <t>time</t> when the customer has an alibi. Let me prove it, Phil."
    *   Specific phrase: "...always at a time when the customer has an alibi."

2.  **Analyze the Candidate Senses:**

    *   *Sense 1:* "an instance or single occasion for some event". Examples: "this time he succeeded". This fits well. It refers to a specific point or occasion.
    *   *Sense 2:* "a period of time considered as a resource...". Examples: "I didn't have time". This is about duration/availability as a resource. The context is not about managing duration or having enough hours in the day to do work, but a specific moment chosen for an action.
    *   *Sense 3:* "an indefinite period...". Examples: "he waited a long time". This usually refers to duration or an era (like "time of year"). "At a time when..." could arguably fit a period (an era), but "a time when the customer has an alibi" refers more to a specific occasion or point in time chosen for an event (the murder/accident).
    *   *Sense 4:* "a suitable moment". Examples: "it is time to go". This is often used with "it is time..." or "the time is ripe...". The context is "at a time", referring to a specific instance characterized by a condition (having an alibi). While it is a suitable moment for the crime, the structure "at a time" usually maps to sense 1 or 3. Let's look closer. "At a time when..." usually introduces a condition defining that specific instance.
    *   *Sense 5:* "continuum of experience...". Abstract physics/philosophy concept. Not "a time".
    *   *Sense 6:* "a person's experience...". Examples: "had a good time". Not applicable.
    *   *Sense 7:* "reading of a point in time... clock". Examples: "what time is it?". Not applicable.
    *   *Sense 8:* "fourth coordinate". Physics. Not applicable.
    *   *Sense 9:* "rhythm". Music. Not applicable.
    *   *Sense 10:* "prison term". Not applicable.

3.  **Differentiate between Sense 1 and Sense 3:**

    *   *Sense 1:* "an instance or single occasion for some event". Synonyms: clip. Examples: "he called four times".
        *   Context phrase: "always at a time when the customer has an alibi."
        *   Here, "a time" acts like "an occasion". It is a specific instance chosen for the event (the murder/accident). It's not a long indefinite period like "the time of the dinosaurs". It's a specific point in the sequence of events.
    *   *Sense 3:* "an indefinite period (usually marked by specific attributes or activities)". Examples: "the time of year for planting".
        *   "At a time when..." *can* refer to a period (e.g., "at a time when kings ruled"). However, in this criminal context, the speaker is talking about the specific execution of a plan ("I always work it that way"). He chooses specific instances ("always at a time") characterized by the alibi condition. This feels more like a specific occasion (Sense 1) than a vague historical period (Sense 3).

    Let's re-evaluate Sense 1. "He called four times" implies countable instances. "Always at a time when..." implies specific instances. "At a time" = "at an instance". Sense 1 fits "an instance or single occasion".

    Let's check Sense 4 again. "A suitable moment". If the sentence was "It was the right time", Sense 4. But the sentence is "at a time when...". This construction ("at a time") usually maps to an instance (Sense 1) or a period (Sense 3). The condition "when the customer has an alibi" defines the instance. The speaker is ensuring the event happens on that specific occasion.

    Let's compare Sense 1 and 4.
    Sense 1 definition: "an instance or single occasion for some event".
    Context: "I always work it... at a time when..."
    The event is the crime. The time is the occasion. This aligns perfectly with Sense 1.

    Let's compare Sense 3.
    Definition: "an indefinite period".
    Example: "he waited a long time".
    Context: "at a time when...". Is it an indefinite period? Or a specific occasion? The usage "at a time" suggests a point on the timeline or a specific occasion.

    Common WordNet mapping for "at a time":
    "one at a time" -> Sense 1 (instance).
    "at a time when kings ruled" -> Sense 3 (period/era).

    Here: "always at a time when the customer has an alibi."
    Is "when the customer has an alibi" a historical era/period? No. It is a specific condition for a specific event (the murder). The customer is a specific person. The alibi is for a specific event. This refers to the *occasion* of the crime.
    Therefore, Sense 1 is the best fit. "An instance or single occasion for some event". The event is the "accident" (murder). The time is the instance chosen.

    Final check:
    Sense 1: "this time he succeeded" (specific instance).
    Context: "always at a time when..." (specific instance characterized by the alibi).

    Sense 3 is usually "time" as an uncountable mass noun or a long duration ("a long time", "in this time of trouble"). "A time" in the context of "at a time" usually suggests a countable instance.

    Therefore, Sense 1 is the correct choice.

provider: StreamLake


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

[User]
Target lemma: have
Target surface form: has
Context:
"But if you say you managed it "The stranger was hooked. His eyes burned feverishly. "Yes, yes ", he muttered impatiently. "Of course it looked like an accident. I always work it that way -- and always at a time when the customer <t>has</t> an alibi. Let me prove it, Phil.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=have%2:40:00:: | definition=have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense | synonyms=have got, hold | examples=She has $1,000 in the bank; He has got two beautiful daughters
2. sense_key=have%2:42:00:: | definition=have as a feature | synonyms=feature | examples=This restaurant features the most famous chefs in France
3. sense_key=have%2:39:06:: | definition=go through (mental or physical states or experiences) | synonyms=experience, receive, get | examples=get an idea; experience vertigo
4. sense_key=have%2:40:04:: | definition=have ownership or possession of | synonyms=own, possess | examples=He owns three houses in Florida; How many cars does she have?
5. sense_key=have%2:30:00:: | definition=cause to move; cause to be in a certain position or condition | synonyms=get, let | examples=He got his squad on the ball; This let me in for a big surprise
6. sense_key=have%2:34:00:: | definition=serve oneself to, or consume regularly | synonyms=consume, ingest, take in, take | examples=Have another bowl of chicken soup!; I don't take sugar in my coffee
7. sense_key=have%2:41:00:: | definition=have a personal or business relationship with someone | examples=have a postdoc; have an assistant
8. sense_key=have%2:36:00:: | definition=organize or be responsible for | synonyms=hold, throw, make, give | examples=hold a reception; have, throw, or make a party
9. sense_key=have%2:40:01:: | definition=have left | examples=I have two years left; I don't have any money left
10. sense_key=have%2:42:12:: | definition=be confronted with | examples=What do we have here?; Now we have a fine mess
11. sense_key=have%2:30:01:: | definition=undergo | synonyms=experience | examples=The stocks had a fast run-up
12. sense_key=have%2:29:02:: | definition=suffer from; be ill with | examples=She has arthritis
13. sense_key=have%2:32:00:: | definition=cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner | synonyms=induce, stimulate, cause, get, make | examples=The ads induced me to buy a VCR; My children finally got me to buy a computer
14. sense_key=have%2:40:05:: | definition=receive willingly something given or offered | synonyms=accept, take | examples=The only girl who would have him was the miller's daughter; I won't have this dog in my house!
15. sense_key=have%2:40:03:: | definition=get something; come into possession of | synonyms=receive | examples=receive payment; receive a gift
16. sense_key=have%2:29:05:: | definition=undergo (as of injuries and illnesses) | synonyms=suffer, sustain, get | examples=She suffered a fracture in the accident; He had an insulin shock after eating three candy bars
17. sense_key=have%2:40:02:: | definition=achieve a point or goal | synonyms=get, make | examples=Nicklaus had a 70; The Brazilian team got 4 goals
18. sense_key=have%2:29:00:: | definition=cause to be born | synonyms=give birth, deliver, bear, birth | examples=My wife had twins yesterday!
19. sense_key=have%2:35:00:: | definition=have sex with; archaic use | synonyms=take | examples=He had taken this woman when she was most vulnerable

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

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the context:**
    *   Target lemma: have
    *   Target surface form: has
    *   Sentence: "...always at a time when the customer <t>has</t> an alibi."
    *   Full context: The speaker is talking about planning a crime (murder, presumably, or a hit) so that it looks like an accident and happens when the customer has an alibi.
    *   Syntactic frame: [Subject: customer] [Verb: has] [Object: an alibi].

2.  **Analyze the meaning:**
    *   The customer possesses an alibi.
    *   An alibi is a claim or piece of evidence that one was elsewhere when a criminal act is alleged to have taken place.
    *   Possession here is not physical ownership (like owning a house) but having a state of affairs available or attributable to oneself.
    *   It fits the broad definition of "possess" (in an abstract sense) or "have got".

3.  **Evaluate Candidate Senses:**

    *   *Sense 1: have%2:40:00::* | definition=have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense | synonyms=have got, hold | examples=She has $1,000 in the bank; He has got two beautiful daughters.
        *   Analysis: This is the most general sense of possession (stative). "Having an alibi" fits "have or possess... in an abstract sense". Having $1000 (bank balance) is similar to having an alibi (a fact about one's status). This looks promising.

    *   *Sense 2: have%2:42:00::* | definition=have as a feature | synonyms=feature | examples=This restaurant features the most famous chefs in France.
        *   Analysis: An alibi isn't really a "feature" of a customer in the way a chef is a feature of a restaurant. It's a possession/state.

    *   *Sense 3: have%2:39:06::* | definition=go through (mental or physical states or experiences) | synonyms=experience, receive, get | examples=get an idea; experience vertigo.
        *   Analysis: You don't "experience" an alibi in the sense of undergoing a process.

    *   *Sense 4: have%2:40:04::* | definition=have ownership or possession of | synonyms=own, possess | examples=He owns three houses in Florida; How many cars does she have?
        *   Analysis: This specifies "ownership". One doesn't strictly "own" an alibi in the property sense. Sense 1 ("concrete or abstract") is a better fit than the strict ownership of Sense 4. However, WordNet often distinguishes "own" (legal ownership) from the general stative "have". Sense 1 is the general stative possession.

    *   *Sense 5: have%2:30:00::* | definition=cause to move; cause to be in a certain position or condition | synonyms=get, let | examples=He got his squad on the ball.
        *   Analysis: Causative. Not applicable.

    *   *Sense 6: have%2:34:00::* | definition=serve oneself to, or consume regularly.
        *   Analysis: Not applicable.

    *   *Sense 7: have%2:41:00::* | definition=have a personal or business relationship with someone | examples=have a postdoc; have an assistant.
        *   Analysis: An alibi is not a person, so this relationship sense doesn't fit.

    *   *Sense 8: have%2:36:00::* | definition=organize or be responsible for.
        *   Analysis: Not applicable.

    *   *Sense 9: have%2:40:01::* | definition=have left | examples=I have two years left.
        *   Analysis: Not applicable.

    *   *Sense 10: have%2:42:12::* | definition=be confronted with | examples=What do we have here?
        *   Analysis: Not the "confronted with" meaning.

    *   *Sense 11: have%2:30:01::* | definition=undergo | synonyms=experience | examples=The stocks had a fast run-up.
        *   Analysis: Not undergoing an event.

    *   *Sense 12: have%2:29:02::* | definition=suffer from; be ill with | examples=She has arthritis.
        *   Analysis: Not an illness.

    *   *Sense 13: have%2:32:00::* | definition=cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner.
        *   Analysis: Causative. Not applicable.

    *   *Sense 14: have%2:40:05::* | definition=receive willingly something given or offered.
        *   Analysis: Not applicable.

    *   *Sense 15: have%2:40:03::* | definition=get something; come into possession of | synonyms=receive | examples=receive payment.
        *   Analysis: Dynamic/achievement sense. "Has an alibi" is stative. The customer *possesses* the alibi at the time of the event, not receiving it at that moment.

    *   *Sense 16: have%2:29:05::* | definition=undergo (as of injuries and illnesses).
        *   Analysis: Not applicable.

    *   *Sense 17: have%2:40:02::* | definition=achieve a point or goal.
        *   Analysis: Not applicable.

    *   *Sense 18: have%2:29:00::* | definition=cause to be born.
        *   Analysis: Not applicable.

    *   *Sense 19: have%2:35:00::* | definition=have sex with.
        *   Analysis: Not applicable.

4.  **Refining the choice between Sense 1 and Sense 4:**
    *   Sense 1: "have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense". Examples: "She has $1,000 in the bank", "He has got two beautiful daughters".
    *   Sense 4: "have ownership or possession of". Synonyms: "own, possess". Examples: "He owns three houses in Florida", "How many cars does she have?".

    *   Context: "customer has an alibi".
    *   "Alibi" is abstract. It is evidence or a defense claim.
    *   Sense 1 explicitly mentions "abstract sense".
    *   Sense 4 examples (owning houses, owning cars) suggest physical property ownership. While Sense 4 says "possession of", Sense 1 is the top-level "stative possession" node in WordNet which covers abstract concepts like names, qualities, or in this case, legal standing/evidence.
    *   Usually, "have [abstract noun]" falls under Sense 1.
    *   Let's check synonyms. Sense 1 includes "have got". "The customer has got an alibi" sounds perfectly natural.
    *   Sense 4 synonyms include "own". "The customer owns an alibi" sounds slightly awkward (though "possesses an alibi" is fine). Sense 4 seems more specific to property.
    *   Sense 1 is the general possession sense.
    *   Therefore, Sense 1 is the correct choice.

    Let's double check Sense 15 ("receive"). Does the customer "receive" an alibi? The sentence says "at a time when the customer *has* an alibi". This implies a state of possessing an alibi, not the act of receiving it. The speaker arranges the crime when the state exists. Therefore, stative (Sense 1) is better than dynamic (Sense 15).

    Let's check Sense 7 ("have a relationship"). An alibi is a thing/concept, not a person.

    Conclusion: Sense 1 is the most appropriate broad stative sense covering abstract possession.

    Sense Index: 1.

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

[User]
Target lemma: alibi
Target surface form: alibi
Context:
"But if you say you managed it "The stranger was hooked. His eyes burned feverishly. "Yes, yes ", he muttered impatiently. "Of course it looked like an accident. I always work it that way -- and always at a time when the customer has an <t>alibi</t>. Let me prove it, Phil.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=alibi%1:10:00:: | definition=(law) a defense by an accused person purporting to show that he or she could not have committed the crime in question
2. sense_key=alibi%1:10:01:: | definition=a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc. | synonyms=excuse, exculpation, self-justification | examples=he kept finding excuses to stay; every day he had a new alibi for not getting a job

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 a conversation between two characters (one called "Phil").
    *   The speaker claims to work in a way that makes things look like accidents.
    *   Crucially, he says: "...always at a time when the customer has an **alibi**."
    *   This implies a scenario involving a crime or a suspicious death (even if staged as an accident), where the "customer" (the person commissioning or benefiting from the act) needs to be absolved of responsibility.
    *   The speaker arranges things so the "customer" has proof they were elsewhere or couldn't have done it.

2.  **Analyze the Candidate Senses:**

    *   **Sense 1:** `alibi%1:10:00::` | definition: "(law) a defense by an accused person purporting to show that he or she could not have committed the crime in question".
        *   This is the strict legal definition. It refers to the plea or evidence that a suspect was elsewhere when a crime took place.
        *   In the context ("always at a time when the customer has an alibi"), the character is talking about a situation that involves criminal activity (even if disguised as an accident). The "customer" needs to avoid suspicion/conviction.
        *   The phrasing "has an alibi" usually means they have a verified location or proof of presence elsewhere, fitting the legal/exculpatory sense regarding a specific act (crime).

    *   **Sense 2:** `alibi%1:10:01::` | definition: "a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc." | synonyms: excuse, exculpation, self-justification | examples: "he kept finding excuses to stay; every day he had a new alibi for not getting a job".
        *   This is the figurative or extended sense. It's used for general excuses for bad behavior or laziness (e.g., "my alibi for being late").
        *   The context here is much darker and more specific ("The stranger was hooked... burned feverishly... looked like an accident").
        *   The "customer" isn't making an excuse for missing a dinner party or not getting a job; they are involved in a scenario requiring legal exoneration (or the appearance of it) regarding a potential crime/accident.

3.  **Compare Context to Senses:**
    *   The context mentions making things look like an "accident" and working at a time when the customer has an "alibi".
    *   "Alibi" here refers specifically to the legal defense mechanism (proof of being elsewhere) regarding the "accident" (which is likely a cover for a crime).
    *   Sense 1 fits the criminal/legal undertone perfectly.
    *   Sense 2 is about general excuses (social or moral failings).

4.  **Select the Best Sense:**
    *   Sense 1 is the correct choice. The context is clearly about creating a situation where the customer cannot be blamed for a specific act (the "accident"), which aligns with the legal defense definition.

5.  **Format Output:**
    *   The user wants a JSON object `{"sense_index": X}`.
    *   Sense 1 corresponds to 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: let
Target surface form: Let
Context:
The stranger was hooked. His eyes burned feverishly. "Yes, yes ", he muttered impatiently. "Of course it looked like an accident. I always work it that way -- and always at a time when the customer has an alibi. <t>Let</t> me prove it, Phil. I think I can manage one more favor for you ".

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=let%2:41:00:: | definition=make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen | synonyms=allow, permit | examples=This permits the water to rush in; This sealed door won't allow the water come into the basement
2. sense_key=let%2:32:00:: | definition=actively cause something to happen | examples=I let it be known that I was not interested
3. sense_key=let%2:32:02:: | definition=consent to, give permission | synonyms=permit, allow, countenance | examples=She permitted her son to visit her estranged husband; I won't let the police search her basement
4. sense_key=let%2:30:01:: | definition=cause to move; cause to be in a certain position or condition | synonyms=get, have | examples=He got his squad on the ball; This let me in for a big surprise
5. sense_key=let%2:30:00:: | definition=leave unchanged | examples=let it be
6. sense_key=let%2:40:00:: | definition=grant use or occupation of under a term of contract | synonyms=lease, rent | examples=I am leasing my country estate to some foreigners

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

reasoning_content:
The target word is "Let" in the context: "Let me prove it, Phil."

The speaker is saying "Let me prove it" - meaning "allow me to prove it" or "permit me to prove it." The speaker is asking for permission or consent to do something (prove something).

Let me analyze the candidate senses:

1. sense_key=let%2:41:00:: - "make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen" - synonyms: allow, permit. Examples: "This permits the water to rush in", "This sealed door won't allow the water come into the basement"
   - This is about making something possible through action/inaction. Not quite right - the speaker is requesting permission, not making something possible.

2. sense_key=let%2:32:00:: - "actively cause something to happen" - examples: "I let it be known that I was not interested"
   - This is about actively causing something. Not right - "Let me prove it" isn't about causing something to happen.

3. sense_key=let%2:32:02:: - "consent to, give permission" - synonyms: permit, allow, countenance. Examples: "She permitted her son to visit her estranged husband", "I won't let the police search her basement"
   - This is about giving permission or consent. In the imperative "Let me prove it," the speaker is asking Phil to give permission/consent for the speaker to prove something. This seems to fit well.

4. sense_key=let%2:30:01:: - "cause to move; cause to be in a certain position or condition" - synonyms: get, have. Examples: "He got his squad on the ball", "This let me in for a big surprise"
   - Not relevant - not about causing movement.

5. sense_key=let%2:30:00:: - "leave unchanged" - examples: "let it be"
   - Not relevant - not about leaving something unchanged.

6. sense_key=let%2:40:00:: - "grant use or occupation of under a term of contract" - synonyms: lease, rent. Examples: "I am leasing my country estate to some foreigners"
   - Not relevant - not about leasing/renting.

The best fit is sense 3 - "consent to, give permission." The phrase "Let me prove it" is essentially "Allow/permit me to prove it" - the speaker is requesting permission/consent from Phil.

Actually, let me reconsider sense 1. The definition is "make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen" with synonyms "allow, permit." But the examples suggest a more mechanical/impersonal use - "This permits the water to rush in" suggests inanimate objects making things possible.

Sense 3's examples are more personal: "She permitted her son to visit her estranged husband" and "I won't let the police search her basement" - these involve personal permission between people, which matches "Let me prove it, Phil" better.

So sense 3 is the best choice.