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Which numbered sense of "secret" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: He looked up with bloodshot eyes and beheld the stranger sitting across the table, smiling a <t>secret</t> smile at him, as if they were fellow conspirators.

Senses:
1. definition=not open or public; kept private or not revealed | examples=a secret formula
2. definition=conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods | examples=clandestine intelligence operations
3. definition=not openly made known | examples=a secret marriage
4. definition=communicated covertly | examples=their secret signal was a wink
5. definition=not expressed | examples=secret (or private) thoughts
6. definition=designed to elude detection | examples=a hidden room or place of concealment such as a priest hole
7. definition=hidden from general view or use | examples=a privy place to rest and think
8. definition=(of information) given in confidence or in secret | examples=this arrangement must be kept confidential
9. definition=indulging only covertly | examples=a secret alcoholic
10. definition=having an import not apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence; beyond ordinary understanding | examples=mysterious symbols
11. definition=the next to highest level of official classification for documents

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1.  **Analyze the input:**
    *   Sentence: "He looked up with bloodshot eyes and beheld the stranger sitting across the table, smiling a *secret* smile at him, as if they were fellow conspirators."
    *   Target word: "secret" (modifying "smile").
    *   Task: Identify the correct sense number from the provided list.

2.  **Analyze the context of the sentence:**
    *   The stranger is smiling a "secret smile".
    *   The phrase "as if they were fellow conspirators" is the key clue here. It implies a shared knowledge, a hidden intent, or a private communication between two people that others are not aware of.
    *   A "secret smile" usually implies a smile that hides something, communicates something privately, or is the result of private/hidden thoughts or knowledge. It's not a public, open smile. It suggests complicity or concealed knowledge.

3.  **Evaluate the provided senses:**

    *   *Sense 1: not open or public; kept private or not revealed.* (Examples: a secret formula). This is a very general definition. It could apply to a smile that isn't shown openly, but usually, a "secret smile" is about the *meaning* or *intent* behind it, not just the fact that it's hidden. However, if the smile itself is "kept private," it might fit, but usually "smiling a secret smile" implies the smile exists but carries a secret.
    *   *Sense 2: conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods.* (Examples: clandestine intelligence operations). This usually applies to operations or actions. Can a smile be "conducted with hidden aims"? Yes, a conspiratorial smile fits this description perfectly. "Fellow conspirators" suggests hidden aims/shared secrets.
    *   *Sense 3: not openly made known.* (Examples: a secret marriage). This usually refers to facts or statuses (like a marriage). A smile is an action, not a status like marriage.
    *   *Sense 4: communicated covertly.* (Examples: their secret signal was a wink). This fits very well. A smile can be a signal. The sentence says "as if they were fellow conspirators," implying a covert communication of shared knowledge.
    *   *Sense 5: not expressed.* (Examples: secret thoughts). A smile *is* an expression. A "secret smile" is an expressed smile with a hidden meaning, not a smile that is "not expressed."
    *   *Sense 6: designed to elude detection.* (Examples: a hidden room). Not applicable to a smile.
    *   *Sense 7: hidden from general view or use.* (Examples: a privy place). Not applicable.
    *   *Sense 8: (of information) given in confidence.* (Examples: this arrangement must be kept confidential). Refers to information, not an action like smiling.
    *   *Sense 9: indulging only covertly.* (Examples: a secret alcoholic). Not applicable.
    *   *Sense 10: having an import not apparent to the senses... mysterious.* (Examples: mysterious symbols). While a secret smile is mysterious, "mysterious" isn't the primary definition usually associated with the collocation "secret smile."
    *   *Sense 11: official classification.* Not applicable.

4.  **Refine the choice:**

    *   Let's look closely at **Sense 1** vs **Sense 2** vs **Sense 4** vs **Sense 5**.

    *   *Sense 5* ("not expressed") is definitely wrong because a smile is visible.
    *   *Sense 1* ("not open or public"). A "secret smile" is often defined as a smile that reveals that the person has a secret. It is a private smile. Oxford Learners Dictionaries defines a "secret smile" as "a smile that shows that the person has a secret."
    *   *Sense 2* ("marked by hidden aims"). The context "fellow conspirators" strongly points to hidden aims or shared secrets.
    *   *Sense 4* ("communicated covertly"). A smile can be a signal.

    Let's look at standard dictionary definitions for "secret" as an adjective.
    Common definition: "not known or seen or not meant to be known or seen by others."
    Example: "she smiled a secret smile."
    Meaning: She smiled in a way that suggested she possessed knowledge unknown to others.

    Let's re-read the definitions provided in the prompt carefully.

    Sense 1: "not open or public; kept private or not revealed".
    Does "secret smile" mean a smile that is not open or public? Not necessarily. It's usually a smile *on* the face. But the *content* or *nature* of the smile is private. It suggests a hidden feeling or knowledge. If we look at the example "a secret formula," it's about the object being hidden. A "secret smile" isn't a hidden smile (a smile you don't see), it's a smile *about* a secret.

    Sense 2: "conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods". Example: "clandestine intelligence operations". The smile is "marked by hidden aims" (complicity). This feels close.

    Sense 4: "communicated covertly". Example: "secret signal was a wink". A smile is often a signal. Is a "secret smile" a signal? Yes, often.

    However, let's look at how WordNet (which these definitions often resemble) classifies this specific usage.
    WordNet 3.1:
    1. secret (adj): not open or public; kept private or not revealed. (e.g., secret formula).
    5. secret (adj): not expressed. (e.g., secret thoughts). -- *Wait, earlier I thought 5 was wrong.*

    Let's reconsider the phrase "secret smile".
    If I have a "secret thought" (Sense 5), and I smile about it, is the smile "secret"?
    Actually, Sense 5 definition is "not expressed". A smile is an expression. A "secret smile" is a smile that indicates a "secret thought". The smile itself is expressed, but the *reason* or the *thought* behind it is not.

    Let's look at Sense 1 again. "kept private". Is the smile kept private? No.
    Let's look at Sense 2 again. "marked by hidden aims". Yes, the stranger and the narrator (implied "fellow conspirators") share a hidden aim/knowledge.

    Let's check Sense 5 again. "not expressed". Can a smile be described as "not expressed"? No. A smile is an expression. A thought can be "not expressed". A smile cannot be "not expressed" and still be a smile. Therefore, Sense 5 is incorrect for the word "smile".

    Let's look at Sense 4 again. "communicated covertly". A secret smile is a form of covert communication in this context ("fellow conspirators").

    However, let's look at the standard attribution for "secret smile" in lexical databases.
    Often, "secret" in "secret smile" is mapped to the sense:
    **Sense 1: not open or public; kept private or not revealed.**
    Why? Because the smile is considered "private" in its nature or intent. It is a smile meant only for the recipient (or the self), keeping the reason private.
    OR
    **Sense 2: conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods.**
    The "conspirators" context aligns perfectly with this.

    Let's compare Sense 1 and Sense 2.
    Sense 1 examples: "a secret formula". The formula is hidden.
    Sense 2 examples: "clandestine intelligence operations". The operation has hidden methods/aims.

    In the sentence: "smiling a secret smile... as if they were fellow conspirators."
    The word "conspirators" links strongly to **Sense 2** (hidden aims/methods). A conspirator is someone involved in a secret plan. The smile marks the hidden connection.

    Let's check if there's a specific sense for "having a secret".
    None of the definitions explicitly say "possessing a secret".
    Sense 5 "not expressed" is for "secret thoughts" or "secret sympathies".
    Sense 1 "not open or public" is for things like "secret formula" or "secret identity".

    Let's look at how a "secret smile" is usually glossed.
    Collins: "A smile that suggests that the person knows something that others do not know."
    Which of the 11 definitions fits "knows something others do not"?
    It fits the general concept of "secret" (hidden knowledge).
    Does it fit Sense 1? "Not open or public". The knowledge is not open. The smile represents the knowledge.
    Does it fit Sense 2? "Hidden aims". Conspirators have hidden aims.

    Let's look at a very similar WordNet entry structure. These senses look like they come from WordNet.
    WordNet 3.0:
    S: (adj) secret (not open or public; kept private or not revealed) "a secret formula"; "a secret room"
    S: (adj) secret (conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods) "clandestine intelligence operations"
    S: (adj) secret, unavowed (not openly made known) "a secret marriage"
    S: (adj) secret (communicated covertly) "their secret signal was a wink"
    S: (adj) secret (not expressed) "secret (or private) thoughts"

    If we map the sentence to WordNet:
    "Smiling a secret smile."
    This often maps to the sense "not expressed" (meaning the *content* is not expressed) OR "not open or public".
    But Sense 5 says "not expressed" and gives the example "secret thoughts". A smile is expressed physically.
    However, a "secret smile" is often defined as a smile *hiding* a secret.
    Let's look at Sense 2. "Marked by hidden aims or methods." The stranger is smiling *as if they were fellow conspirators*. This marks the smile as one of hidden intent or complicity.
    This seems the strongest fit for the *context* provided ("conspirators").

    Let's try to find precedents for "secret smile".
    Many WSD (Word Sense Disambiguation) datasets tag "secret smile" as **Sense 1** (hidden/not open) or **Sense 5** (unexpressed/repressed?). No, Sense 5 is unlikely for a smile.

    Let's reconsider Sense 1. "Kept private". A "secret smile" is a smile kept private? Or a smile about a private matter?
    The example for Sense 1 is "a secret formula". This refers to an object.
    The example for Sense 4 is "secret signal". A smile acts as a signal in this sentence ("fellow conspirators").
    The example for Sense 2 is "clandestine operations". Actions with hidden aims.

    Let's look at the nuance of "secret smile".
    It's a smile that implies a secret.
    Is it a "secret" (noun) smile? No, it's an adjective.
    Does it mean the smile is secret (hidden)? No, the smile is seen.
    Does it mean the smile communicates a secret? (Sense 4: communicated covertly).
    Does it mean the smile has a hidden aim? (Sense 2).

    Sense 4 "communicated covertly" fits "signal".
    Sense 2 "marked by hidden aims" fits "conspirator".

    Let's look at Sense 1 again. "Not open or public". A "secret smile" is a smile that isn't meant for the public eye, or the *meaning* isn't for the public.
    However, Sense 1's examples ("secret formula") suggest the object itself is hidden. A "secret smile" is not a hidden smile (it's on the face).

    Sense 2's definition includes "marked by hidden aims". A smile can mark a hidden aim. The sentence explicitly mentions "conspirators". A conspiracy is defined by hidden aims. The smile is the mark of that conspiracy.

    Sense 4: "communicated covertly". A smile is a signal. But a "secret smile" isn't always a wink (explicit signal). It's often just a knowing look.

    Let's look at Sense 5 again. "Not expressed".
    Usage: "He hugged a secret delight to himself." (This fits Sense 5).
    Usage: "A secret smile." Does this fit Sense 5?
    A "secret smile" is often "a smile expressing a secret thought or feeling that is not expressed in words."
    But Sense 5 usually applies to the thought itself ("secret thoughts"), not the smile.

    Let's reconsider Sense 1.
    If I have a "secret delight", it fits Sense 5 (not expressed).
    If I have a "secret smile", is it a smile that is "kept private"?
    No, he "beheld" the stranger smiling. The smile was visible.
    So Sense 1 (kept private/not revealed) is technically problematic if the object is the smile itself.

    However, if we look at Sense 2: "marked by hidden aims or methods".
    The smile *is* the method of communication (or the mark of the shared intent). It fits "conspirators".

    Let's look at Sense 4: "communicated covertly".
    This also fits. The smile is a signal.

    Let's look at Sense 10: "mysterious".
    A "secret smile" is mysterious.

    Let's check standard WSD tagging for "secret smile".
    In the SEMCOR corpus or similar:
    Phrase: "a secret smile".
    Often tagged as: **Sense 1** (WordNet 1: not open or public; kept private or not revealed).
    Rationale: The smile belongs to the realm of the private. Even though it's seen, its nature is private.
    Wait, let me double check this specific tagging.
    Actually, Sense 1 covers "hidden" things.

    Let's look at Sense 2 again.
    Phrase: "secret hostility".
    Tag: Sense 2? Or Sense 5?

    Let's analyze the adjective "secret" modifying "smile".
    Definitions:
    1. Hidden/Private (The formula is hidden).
    2. Clandestine/Hidden aims (The operation has hidden aims).
    3. Not open/known (The marriage is hidden).
    4. Covert signal (The wink).

    A "secret smile" acts very much like a "secret signal" (Sense 4). It conveys "I know something you know" without speaking.
    However, Sense 4 example is "secret signal".
    Sense 2 example is "clandestine operations".

    Let's look at the "conspirators" clue.
    "As if they were fellow conspirators."
    Conspirators have a "secret" (noun). They act in a "secret" manner (Sense 2).
    The smile reflects this relationship.

    Let's verify Sense 1 vs Sense 5.
    Sense 5 "not expressed".
    If I smile a secret smile, I am expressing the smile, but not the cause. Is the smile "not expressed"? No.
    Is the smile "kept private"? No, it's on the face.

    Is it possible that Sense 1 is the intended answer, interpreting "secret" as "private/intimate"? "A private smile".
    But Sense 7 covers "privy place".

    Let's look closer at Sense 2. "Marked by hidden aims".
    A smile can't really have hidden aims (a person has aims). But a smile can be *marked by* hidden aims. The stranger has hidden aims (or shared hidden knowledge), and the smile bears that mark.
    This seems the most logically consistent with the "conspirator" context.

    Let's consider Sense 1 again. "Kept private".
    Can a smile be kept private? No, he saw it.
    Can a smile be "not revealed"? Once seen, it is revealed.

    Let's consider Sense 4. "Communicated covertly".
    The smile *is* the communication. It is covertly communicating complicity.
    This fits "fellow conspirators".

    Decision between 2 and 4.
    Sense 2 examples: "clandestine intelligence operations", "secret intrigue".
    Sense 4 examples: "their secret signal was a wink".

    A "secret smile" is often defined as a smile that serves as a "secret signal".
    Or a smile that indicates "secret thoughts" (Sense 5?).

    Let's check the mapping for "secret smile" in typical WSD datasets (like SemEval).
    Example from "The Secret Garden": "she smiled a secret smile".
    Tag: often WordNet Sense 1.
    Why?
    WordNet Sense 1: "not open or public; kept private or not revealed".
    Gloss expansion: "hidden from knowledge or view".
    Perhaps "secret" here modifies the *nature* of the smile as belonging to the "private" sphere of the smiler.

    BUT, let's look at Sense 5 again.
    WordNet Sense 5: "not expressed".
    Examples: "secret thoughts", "secret grief".
    A smile is an expression. If the smile is "secret", does it mean the smile is unexpressed?
    No.

    What about "secret delight"? That is Sense 5.
    "He smiled a secret smile." -> He smiled a smile of secret delight.
    The adjective transfers from the emotion to the physical manifestation.

    Let's look at the definition text provided for Sense 5: "not expressed".
    Does "secret smile" mean "not expressed smile"? No.

    Let's look at Sense 2 definition: "conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods".
    Does "secret smile" mean a "smile conducted with hidden aims"?
    Yes. The smile is the method. The aim is hidden.
    This fits the "conspirator" context.

    Let's look at Sense 4 definition: "communicated covertly".
    Does "secret smile" mean a "covertly communicated smile"?
    Or a smile that communicates covertly?
    Example "secret signal".
    A smile acts as a signal here.

    Let's try to find the specific WordNet sense hierarchy for "secret smile".
    In Semcor:
    "smiling a secret smile"
    Sense: **secret** (Sense 1 in WordNet 3.0? or Sense 2?).

    WordNet 3.0 Sense 1: "not open or public; kept private or not revealed".
    Example: "a secret room", "a secret formula".

    WordNet 3.0 Sense 2: "conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods".
    Example: "clandestine intelligence operations".

    Let's think about "secret agent". (Sense 2).
    "Secret love". (Sense 1 or 3 or 5).
    "Secret smile".

    If I am a conspirator, I have a secret plan.
    My smile marks this secret plan.
    Therefore Sense 2 fits the semantic role of "marked by hidden aims".

    However, some dictionaries define "secret smile" simply as "a smile showing you have a secret".
    Is that Sense 1?
    If I have a secret, it is "kept private or not revealed".
    The smile shows I have a "kept private thing".
    Is the smile itself "kept private"? No.
    Is the smile "not open or public"?
    The smile is private (intended for the narrator), but visible.

    Let's look at Sense 4. "Communicated covertly".
    "Secret signal".
    The stranger smiled. This is a communication.
    "As if they were fellow conspirators." This implies a specific message was passed (complicity).
    This is very close to a "secret signal".

    Let's compare Sense 2 and Sense 4.
    Sense 2: "Marked by hidden aims".
    Sense 4: "Communicated covertly".
    Both involve hiding. Sense 4 specifically involves communication. A smile is a form of communication. "Conspirators" implies communication.
    Sense 2 involves "methods". Smiling can be a method.

    Let's look at the provided list again.
    Sense 1: definition=not open or public; kept private or not revealed | examples=a secret formula
    Sense 2: definition=conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods | examples=clandestine intelligence operations
    Sense 4: definition=communicated covertly | examples=their secret signal was a wink

    If the sentence said "They exchanged a secret signal," it would be Sense 4.
    Here it says "smiling a secret smile".
    Is a smile a signal? Yes.
    Is it communicated covertly? Yes, the meaning is covert, even if the smile is overt.
    Sense 4 seems distinct and applicable.

    However, Sense 1 is the most general sense. In WSD, if a specific sense doesn't fit perfectly, the general sense is often chosen.
    Does "secret" mean "private"? A secret smile is a private smile.
    Definition 1 says "kept private". Is the smile kept private? No, the secret is kept private.
    Definition 5 says "not expressed".

    Let's check a corpus example with this specific sense inventory (likely WordNet).
    Sentence: "The Mona Lisa has a secret smile."
    What is the sense?
    Usually Sense 1 ("hidden/not revealed" knowledge) or Sense 10 ("mysterious").
    Sense 10: "having an import not apparent to the senses... mysterious symbols".
    Mona Lisa's smile is mysterious. Sense 10 fits Mona Lisa well.
    Does the stranger's smile fit Sense 10? "smiling a secret smile... as if fellow conspirators."
    This isn't necessarily "beyond ordinary understanding" or "mysterious" in a mystical sense. It's specific shared knowledge. Conspirators understand each other; they are not mysterious to each other. They are hidden from the *public*.

    So Sense 10 is out.

    Back to Sense 1, 2, or 4.
    "Secret signal" (Sense 4) is a very strong analogy. A "secret smile" performs the same function.
    "Conspirators" (Sense 2) provides the context for the hidden aims.

    Let's evaluate the definition wording of Sense 2: "conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods".
    Can a smile be "conducted with hidden aims"? Yes.
    Can a smile be "marked by hidden aims"? Yes.
    The example is "clandestine operations". Operations are actions. A smile is an action.

    Let's evaluate the definition wording of Sense 4: "communicated covertly".
    Can a smile be "communicated covertly"? The smile is the message.
    The example is "secret signal".

    If I look at WordNet usage for "secret smile":
    In Semcor 3.0:
    "smiled a secret smile" -> **Sense 1** (adj.all) "not open or public; kept private or not revealed".
    Reasoning: It's often mapped to the most general sense unless there's a strong reason not to.
    However, let's look at the "conspirators" context.
    If the smile is simply "private" (Sense 1), it implies intimacy.
    If the smile is "conspiratorial" (Sense 2), it implies a plot.
    The sentence says "as if they were fellow conspirators".
    This makes the smile **conspiratorial**.
    Does "conspiratorial" map to Sense 1 or Sense 2?
    A "secret agent" maps to Sense 2.
    A "secret plan" maps to Sense 1? Or 2?
    WordNet Sense 1 for "secret plan": "something that should remain hidden from others".
    WordNet Sense 2 for "secret": "clandestine".

    "Conspiratorial" means "marked by a secret or illegal scheme".
    This aligns with Sense 2: "marked by hidden aims or methods".

    Let's look at Sense 4 again. "Communicated covertly".
    A wink is a signal. A smile is a signal.
    But a "secret smile" is often interpreted as a reflection of a secret *state* (Sense 1 or 5) rather than just a signal transmission (Sense 4), though it acts as one.
    However, the "conspirator" context pushes it towards **Sense 2**.

    Let's look at Sense 1 again. "Kept private".
    If I say "He had a secret smile", does it mean he hid the smile? No.
    It means the smile *contained* a secret.
    Definitions 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9 describe the *attributes* of the noun they modify.
    "Secret formula": The formula is hidden (Sense 1).
    "Secret operation": The operation is hidden/clandestine (Sense 2).
    "Secret marriage": The marriage is hidden (Sense 3).
    "Secret signal": The signal is hidden/covert (Sense 4).

    Now apply this to "Secret smile".
    Is the smile hidden? No, it's on his face.
    Is the smile clandestine? Does it have hidden aims? Yes. (Sense 2).
    Is the smile covertly communicated? Is the smile itself the hidden signal? (Sense 4).

    Consider the visibility. A wink (Sense 4 example) is a visible action, but its *meaning* is covert. The signal is "communicated covertly" (meaning encoded).
    A "secret smile" is similar. It is a smile that communicates a hidden meaning.
    So Sense 4 is a strong contender.

    But let's check Sense 1 again. In many corpora, "secret smile" falls under Sense 1.
    Why? Because "secret" is being used to mean "private" or "intimate" or "knowing".
    "Not open or public".
    Is the smile "not open"? It's open to the narrator ("beheld the stranger... smiling...").
    It is not open to the general public (implied).
    So it is "kept private" in terms of audience.

    Let's look at the prompt's specific phrasing.
    "Smiling a secret smile at him".
    This is a communication.
    "As if they were fellow conspirators."
    This links to the intent/aim.

    Let's check Sense 2 definition again. "marked by hidden aims or methods".
    A conspiratorial smile is the definition of a smile marked by hidden aims.

    Let's check Sense 4 definition again. "communicated covertly".
    A wink is a physical gesture used as a signal.
    A smile is a physical gesture used as a signal.
    Is a smile "communicated covertly"? The signal (the smile) is overt, the code is covert.
    Or is the signal itself covert?
    Usually "secret signal" implies the signal itself is hidden or the meaning is hidden.

    Let's try to differentiate 2 and 4.
    Sense 2 focuses on the *aims/methods* (clandestine). "Secret agent" (Sense 2) - the agent has hidden aims. "Secret operation" (Sense 2).
    Sense 4 focuses on the *communication*. "Secret signal".

    Is a "smile" more like an "operation" or a "signal"?
    It's a signal.

    However, the adjective "secret" in "secret smile" is often treated in WSD systems (like Senseval/Semeval) as **Sense 1**.
    Let's check Sense 1 examples: "secret formula", "secret room".
    These are static objects.
    "Secret smile" is an event/action.

    Let's look for a specific annotation of "secret smile".
    Source: SemCor 3.0.
    Instance: "s.e.01.01" (secret smile).
    Tag: **Sense 1**? or **Sense 2**?

    Let's simulate a dictionary lookup.
    Cambridge Dictionary: "secret smile" -> "a smile that suggests that the person has a secret."
    Merriam-Webster: "indicating a secret".
    Which sense matches "indicating a secret"?
    None of them explicitly say "indicating a secret".
    They say "kept private", "hidden aims", "communicated covertly".

    If the person has a secret, the secret is "kept private" (Sense 1 applied to the noun 'secret').
    Does the adjective "secret" in "secret smile" mean "relating to a secret"?
    Yes.
    Which sense of 'secret' (noun) does it relate to? The noun is not in the list, only adjective senses.

    Adjective senses describe the noun they modify.
    Does the smile contain a secret? Yes.
    Does that make the smile "private" (Sense 1)?
    Does that make the smile "clandestine" (Sense 2)?
    Does that make the smile "covertly communicated" (Sense 4)?

    Let's analyze the "conspirator" keyword again.
    Conspirators act in secret.
    Sense 2 is specifically "conducted with or marked by hidden aims". This captures the "conspirator" vibe perfectly.
    "Secret agent" (Sense 2). The agent acts with hidden aims.
    "Secret smile". The smile expresses hidden aims.

    Let's look at Sense 4. "Secret signal".
    Example: "their secret signal was a wink".
    A smile can be a secret signal.
    But is "secret smile" *defined* as a signal?
    "She smiled a secret smile" implies she knows something she isn't saying.
    It doesn't necessarily mean she is transmitting a specific coded message like a wink (e.g., "let's run away"). It might just mean she is enjoying a private thought.
    The context "as if they were fellow conspirators" implies a shared bond/knowledge. This brings it closer to communication (Sense 4) or hidden intent (Sense 2).

    However, Sense 1 is the catch-all. "Not open or public".
    Is the smile public? No, it's directed at him specifically with a private meaning.

    Let's consider Sense 5: "not expressed".
    Often confused with "secret smile".
    A "secret smile" is a smile that *reveals* that something is *not expressed*. The person is smiling, but the reason is not expressed.
    This aligns with the definition of Sense 5: "not expressed".
    The content of the smile (the thought/cause) is "not expressed".
    WordNet mapping for "secret delight" -> Sense 5.
    WordNet mapping for "secret smile" -> ?
    Many sources map "secret smile" to **Sense 1**.

    Let's verify Sense 1.
    Definition: "not open or public; kept private".
    If the smile is "kept private", it suggests the smile itself is hidden. But the smile is seen.
    Maybe "kept private" refers to the domain of interaction? "A private smile".

    Let's check Sense 2 again.
    Definition: "marked by hidden aims".
    The smile acts as a marker of the hidden connection.

    Let's check Sense 5 again.
    Definition: "not expressed".
    Example: "secret thoughts".
    If I apply this to smile: "secret smile" -> "not expressed smile".
    This is a contradiction in terms. A smile is expressed.
    However, adjectives can qualify aspects of the noun. "Secret thoughts" = thoughts that are not expressed. "Secret smile" = smile where the cause is not expressed.
    Does Sense 5 allow for this transfer? Or is Sense 5 strictly for nouns that can be "not expressed"?
    Example: "A secret sorrow".
    A smile can be a sign of sorrow.

    Let's reconsider the "Conspirator" context.
    If I am a conspirator, I am doing something "clandestine" (Sense 2).
    My smile reflects my clandestine nature.
    Therefore, Sense 2 fits the context cues best.

    Let's compare Sense 2 and Sense 1 again.
    Sense 1 is "hidden". A hidden smile (one you don't see) is not what this is.
    Sense 2 is "marked by hidden aims". A smile marked by hidden aims is exactly what a conspirator gives.

    Let's check Sense 4 again.
    "Secret signal".
    The sentence says "as if they were fellow conspirators".
    It doesn't say "he gave the secret signal". It says "smiling a secret smile".
    This suggests a manner of smiling, an attribute of the smile, rather than a specific pre-arranged signal (like a wink).
    "Secret signal" usually implies a code. "Secret smile" usually implies an attitude/knowledge.

    Therefore, Sense 2 (hidden aims/attitude) or Sense 1 (private/knowing) are better than Sense 4 (signal).

    Between 1 and 2.
    Sense 1: "not open or public".
    A "secret smile" is arguably "not open" in its meaning.
    But Sense 2 has the specific "hidden aims/methods" phrasing which captures the "conspirator" nuance.
    WordNet Sense 2 examples: "clandestine intelligence operations", "secret intrigue", "secret tryst".
    A "secret smile" is akin to a "secret tryst" or "secret intrigue" in terms of the atmosphere (conspiratorial).

    Let's try to find a definitive source for "secret smile" in WordNet.
    Searching memory for SemCor tags...
    Instance: "Secret smile".
    Tag: **Sense 1**.
    Why? Because "secret" is frequently used to mean "hidden from general view/knowledge". Even if the smile is visible, the "smile" is categorized as something private, belonging to the "secret" sphere of the person.

    Wait, let me rethink. If Sense 1 is the correct tag, how do we reconcile "kept private" with a visible smile?
    Perhaps the "secret" refers to the *fact* that the smile is private? No.
    Perhaps it's treated like "secret identity". The identity is kept private.
    A "secret smile" is a smile that is kept private? No.

    Let's look at Sense 2 again. "Marked by hidden aims".
    This fits "conspiratorial".
    Is there a Sense 2 tag for "secret smile"?

    Let's look at the senses provided again.
    Sense 2: "conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods".
    If the stranger is a conspirator, he has hidden aims.
    He smiles a smile marked by those hidden aims.
    This feels very appropriate for the sentence context.

    However, let's look at Sense 5: "not expressed".
    If "secret smile" is interpreted as "a smile of unexpressed thoughts".
    This is also valid.

    Let's look at Sense 1 again. "not open or public".

    Let's check the senses for "secret" in the Macquarie dictionary or similar, which this list seems to resemble (especially sense 7 "privy place" and sense 6 "priest hole").
    This list looks like WordNet 3.0 or similar.

    Let's assume the question implies a subtle distinction.
    Sentence: "...smiling a *secret* smile at him, as if they were fellow conspirators."
    The simile "as if they were fellow conspirators" explains the smile.
    Conspirators share a secret (Sense 1: not revealed).
    Conspirators act with hidden aims (Sense 2).

    Let's check the mapping of "conspiratorial" type words.
    "Secret meeting" -> Sense 2?
    "Secret meeting" usually means the meeting itself is hidden (Sense 1) OR it's a clandestine event (Sense 2).
    WordNet Sense 1 examples: "secret room", "secret formula", "secret identity".
    WordNet Sense 2 examples: "clandestine intelligence operations", "secret maneuver".

    A "smile" is an action (like an operation/maneuver) rather than a static object (like a room/formula).
    Therefore, Sense 2 seems more appropriate for an action.
    The smile is a "secret maneuver" of sorts?
    Or a "secret signal" (Sense 4)?

    If I have to choose between 2 and 4 for an action.
    Sense 4 "secret signal" -> "communicated covertly".
    Is a smile communicated covertly? The stranger smiled *at him*. It's visible. Covert communication usually implies hiding the act of communication. A wink is subtle. A smile is facial.
    The *meaning* is covert.

    Sense 2 "marked by hidden aims".
    The smile marks the hidden aim.
    "As if they were fellow conspirators." -> Hidden aims.
    This link makes Sense 2 the strongest candidate contextually.

    Let me check if there's a specific definition for "secret smile".
    Oxford Advanced Learner's: "showing that you have a secret that you are not telling people."
    Which sense corresponds to "having a secret"?
    None explicitly.
    Which sense corresponds to "not telling people"?
    Sense 1 "not revealed".
    Sense 8

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[User]
Which numbered sense of "secret" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: He looked up with bloodshot eyes and beheld the stranger sitting across the table, smiling a <t>secret</t> smile at him, as if they were fellow conspirators.

Senses:
1. definition=not open or public; kept private or not revealed | examples=a secret formula
2. definition=conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods | examples=clandestine intelligence operations
3. definition=not openly made known | examples=a secret marriage
4. definition=communicated covertly | examples=their secret signal was a wink
5. definition=not expressed | examples=secret (or private) thoughts
6. definition=designed to elude detection | examples=a hidden room or place of concealment such as a priest hole
7. definition=hidden from general view or use | examples=a privy place to rest and think
8. definition=(of information) given in confidence or in secret | examples=this arrangement must be kept confidential
9. definition=indulging only covertly | examples=a secret alcoholic
10. definition=having an import not apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence; beyond ordinary understanding | examples=mysterious symbols
11. definition=the next to highest level of official classification for documents

[User] Your previous answer was invalid. Choose one candidate index between 1 and 11. Return only the integer.

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reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the Request:** The user wants to identify the correct sense of the word "secret" as used in the provided sentence. The output must be a single integer between 1 and 11. The previous answer was invalid (likely because it didn't follow the "Return only the number" instruction or similar).

2.  **Analyze the Sentence:**
    *   Sentence: "He looked up with bloodshot eyes and beheld the stranger sitting across the table, smiling a <t>secret</t> smile at him, as if they were fellow conspirators."
    *   Context: A stranger is smiling a "secret" smile. The simile "as if they were fellow conspirators" is crucial. It implies shared knowledge, a hidden understanding, or a private communication between two people that excludes others. The smile itself conveys something hidden or private.

3.  **Analyze the Senses:**
    *   1: *not open or public; kept private or not revealed* (e.g., a secret formula). Usually modifies nouns like "formula," "plan," "identity." A smile isn't usually "kept private" in the sense of being hidden away, but the *meaning* of the smile is private.
    *   2: *conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods* (e.g., clandestine intelligence operations). Usually applies to actions/operations. Doesn't fit "smile" well.
    *   3: *not openly made known* (e.g., a secret marriage). Applies to status/events. Not a smile.
    *   4: *communicated covertly* (e.g., their secret signal was a wink). This looks promising. A "secret smile" acts as a signal of shared understanding or conspiracy. It is a form of covert communication.
    *   5: *not expressed* (e.g., secret thoughts). A smile *is* an expression. If a smile is "secret," it's not that the smile itself isn't expressed, but that the *meaning* is hidden.
    *   6: *designed to elude detection* (e.g., a hidden room). Not applicable to a smile.
    *   7: *hidden from general view or use* (e.g., a privy place). Not applicable.
    *   8: *(of information) given in confidence or in secret* (e.g., this arrangement must be kept confidential). Usually applies to information/dossiers.
    *   9: *indulging only covertly* (e.g., a secret alcoholic). Not applicable.
    *   10: *having an import not apparent to the senses... beyond ordinary understanding* (e.g., mysterious symbols). This is a possibility ("mysterious"), but "secret smile" usually implies a shared hidden joke or understanding (conspiratorial), which fits "covert communication" better than "mystical."
    *   11: *official classification for documents*. Not applicable.

4.  **Compare Best Candidates (1 vs 4):**
    *   Sense 1 ("not open or public") is a very general definition. A "secret smile" is indeed private. However, sense 4 ("communicated covertly") captures the *function* of the smile in this specific context. The sentence mentions "fellow conspirators." A conspiratorial smile is a form of communication that is meant to be understood only by the recipient (the "fellow conspirator") and hidden from others (or just hidden in its intent).
    *   Let's look at standard dictionary definitions for "secret smile." It usually means a smile that implies hidden knowledge or a private joke.
    *   Sense 4: "communicated covertly". The example is "their secret signal was a wink." A smile is very similar to a wink in this context—it is a signal. The stranger is smiling to communicate a shared conspiracy.
    *   Sense 1: "not open or public". While true, "secret" in "secret smile" is often defined specifically as "hidden from general knowledge" or "communicating private knowledge."
    *   Let's look at the WordNet definitions (which this list strongly resembles).
        *   WordNet 3.0:
            *   adj 1: not open or public; kept private or not revealed.
            *   adj 2: conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods.
            *   adj 3: not openly made known.
            *   adj 4: communicated covertly. Example: "secret (or hidden) messages".
    *   Is a "secret smile" a message communicated covertly? Yes. The smile conveys "we share a secret" or "we are conspirators."
    *   Is a "secret smile" just "not open or public"? That definition fits nouns like "secret stash" or "secret identity." When applied to an action or gesture (like a smile or a signal), the element of *communication* or *hidden meaning* is paramount.
    *   The example for Sense 4 is "their secret signal was a wink." A smile is a facial expression, like a wink. The sentence says "as if they were fellow conspirators," implying the smile functions as a signal of that conspiracy. Therefore, Sense 4 fits the functional aspect of the word in this specific context better than the general Sense 1.

    *   However, let's re-evaluate Sense 1. Some dictionaries define "secret smile" simply as a smile hiding one's thoughts or a smile indicating a secret. Is that Sense 1? "Kept private"? No, the smile is visible. The *reason* is private.
    *   Let's look at Sense 4 again. "Communicated covertly." A smile is a communication. It is done "secretly" or with a hidden meaning.
    *   Let's look at Sense 2. "Marked by hidden aims or methods." A conspiratorial smile is marked by hidden aims.
    *   Let's look at the mapping of this specific dataset (likely WordNet or similar).
    *   WordNet map:
        *   "secret smile" -> often links to the idea of a private joke or hidden thought.
        *   Let's compare Sense 1 ("not open or public; kept private") vs Sense 4 ("communicated covertly").
        *   A smile is "open" (visible). It is not "kept private" in the sense that the smile didn't happen. It is "secret" in its *meaning*.
        *   Sense 4 says "communicated covertly." Does a "secret smile" communicate? Yes. Does it do so covertly (hiding the meaning from others)? Yes.
        *   Sense 5 "not expressed" is wrong because the smile is expressed.
        *   Sense 1 "not revealed" applies to the object. A "secret plan" is a plan not revealed. Is a "secret smile" a smile not revealed? No, the smile was beheld. Therefore, Sense 1 is logically difficult to apply strictly to a smile *as an object* that is kept private. You don't hide the smile; you hide the meaning.
        *   Therefore, Sense 4 seems the most precise. It treats the smile as a signal/message.

    *   Let's double-check standard annotations for this specific sentence (which might come from a SemCor or Senseval dataset).
        *   Sentence source: Likely from a literary corpus.
        *   Context: "fellow conspirators".
        *   "Secret smile" implies a smile that shares a secret.
        *   Is there a sense for "indicating shared knowledge"?
        *   Sense 1: "not open or public..." -> often used for "secret love," "secret desire."
        *   Sense 4: "communicated covertly" -> "secret signal", "secret code".
        *   Is a smile a signal? In this context, "as if they were fellow conspirators," yes. It is a gesture of complicity.
        *   However, often "secret" modifying a noun like "smile" or "thought" maps to Sense 1 (private) or Sense 5 (unexpressed).
        *   Wait, Sense 5 is "not expressed". A "secret smile" IS expressed.
        *   Let's look at Sense 10: "beyond ordinary understanding" (mysterious). A "secret smile" can be enigmatic.
        *   But the clue "fellow conspirators" points strongly to *communication* and *hidden intent*. Sense 2 ("conducted with... hidden aims") or Sense 4 ("communicated covertly").
        *   Between 2 and 4:
            *   Sense 2 applies to "operations," "meetings." Methods.
            *   Sense 4 applies to "signals," "messages."
        *   A smile is a form of non-verbal communication. The stranger is smiling *at him*. It is a communicative act. It is "secret" because the meaning is covert/hidden.
        *   Therefore, Sense 4 seems the strongest fit technically.

    *   *Self-Correction/Alternative View*: Some dictionaries might just lump this under Sense 1 ("private"). If I have a "secret pain," it is private. If I have a "secret smile," is the smile private? No, the *cause* or *intent* is private.
    *   Let's look at the examples provided in the prompt again to guide the granularity.
        *   Sense 1: "a secret formula". Object is hidden.
        *   Sense 4: "their secret signal was a wink". A wink is a gesture. A smile is a gesture. They function identically in the context of "fellow conspirators." A wink and a secret smile are both covert signals.

    *   Conclusion: The parallel between "secret smile" and "secret signal" (Sense 4 example) is very strong. Both are non-verbal gestures used to communicate covertly (or suggest covert communication) between parties.

    *   Let's confirm if there's any ambiguity.
        *   Could it be Sense 1? A "secret smile" implies a "private smile"? "He gave her a secret smile." It usually means a smile that implies a secret shared between them.
        *   Does Sense 1 capture "shared between specific people"? "Kept private" implies kept away from the public.
        *   Does Sense 4 capture it? "Communicated covertly". This implies the message (the smile's meaning) is passed secretly. This fits the "conspirator" vibe perfectly.

    *   Decision: Sense 4.

    *   Let's check if the dataset is WordNet 3.0.
        *   WordNet 3.0 S: (adj) secret (not open or public; kept private or not revealed) "a secret formula"; "secret plans" -> Sense 1.
        *   WordNet 3.0 S: (adj) clandestine, cloak-and-dagger, hole-and-corner, hush-hush, secret, surreptitious, undercover, underground (conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods) "clandestine intelligence operations" -> Sense 2.
        *   WordNet 3.0 S: (adj) secret (not openly made known) "a secret marriage" -> Sense 3.
        *   WordNet 3.0 S: (adj) secret (communicated covertly) "their secret signal was a wink" -> Sense 4.
        *   WordNet 3.0 S: (adj) hidden, secret (designed to elude detection) "a hidden room" -> Sense 6.
        *   WordNet 3.0 S: (adj) private, secret (not expressed) "secret (or private) thoughts" -> Sense 5.

    *   Comparing "secret signal was a wink" (Sense 4) to "secret smile".
    *   In the sentence, the smile functions as a signal of conspiracy.
    *   Therefore, Sense 4 is the correct choice based on the examples provided in the prompt's list.

    *   Why not Sense 2? "Marked by hidden aims." A smile isn't usually described as "conducted." Operations are conducted. Smiles are communicated or expressions.
    *   Why not Sense 1? "Kept private." The smile was not kept private; it was smiled *at* him. The smile itself was visible. The *information* or *intent* was secret. Thus, Sense 4 (communicated covertly) covers the dynamic nature of the smile better than Sense 1 (static state of being hidden).

    *   Final check: The prompt asks for the number.

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[User]
Which numbered sense of "notice" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: He hadn't even <t>noticed</t> -- what was his name? Pete? -- he hadn't seen him sit down.

Senses:
1. definition=discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of | examples=She detected high levels of lead in her drinking water
2. definition=notice or perceive | examples=She noted that someone was following her
3. definition=make or write a comment on | examples=he commented the paper of his colleague
4. definition=express recognition of the presence or existence of, or acquaintance with | examples=He never acknowledges his colleagues when they run into him in the hallway

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the Request:**
    *   Target sentence: "He hadn't even <t>noticed</t> -- what was his name? Pete? -- he hadn't seen him sit down."
    *   Task: Identify the correct sense of "notice" from the provided list.
    *   Constraint: Return *only* the number.

2.  **Analyze the Context of the Sentence:**
    *   The subject ("He") failed to perform an action ("noticed").
    *   The context implies visual perception or awareness.
    *   The phrase "he hadn't seen him sit down" elaborates on what "noticed" means here. It's about the physical act of seeing or becoming aware of someone's presence/action.
    *   The hesitation ("-- what was his name? Pete? --") suggests he wasn't paying attention to the person initially.

3.  **Analyze the Senses:**

    *   **Sense 1:** "discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of".
        *   Example: "She detected high levels of lead..."
        *   Analysis: This is close. It involves discovering facts or presence. It's a cognitive/perceptual act. Synonyms often include "detect", "observe", "find".
        *   Fit: "He hadn't even discovered/determined the presence of [Pete]..." This fits well.

    *   **Sense 2:** "notice or perceive".
        *   Example: "She noted that someone was following her".
        *   Analysis: This definition is circular ("notice or perceive"). It usually implies a mental noting or observing. In many lexical databases (like WordNet, which this looks like it's derived from), Sense 1 and Sense 2 can be very close.
        *   Let's look at the distinction often made in WordNet:
            *   Sense 1 (detect, discover, notice, observe, find): Discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of. (Focus on finding out).
            *   Sense 2 (note, observe, mark, notice): Make or write a comment on. (Wait, looking at standard WordNet mappings).
            *   Let's re-evaluate the specific definitions provided in the prompt.

    *   *Correction on Sense 2 provided in prompt:*
        *   Prompt Sense 2 definition: "notice or perceive".
        *   Prompt Sense 2 example: "She noted that someone was following her".
        *   This looks like a grouping of "note/notice" as perception.
        *   However, let's look at Sense 1 again. Sense 1 is "discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of".
        *   Sense 2 is "notice or perceive".

    *   *Let's check standard WordNet definitions (often the source of such questions):*
        *   WordNet 3.0:
            *   S: (v) notice, acknowledge (express recognition of the presence or existence of, or acquaintance with) -> "He never acknowledges his colleagues..." (Matches Prompt Sense 4).
            *   S: (v) notice, mark, note (notice or perceive) -> "She noted that someone was following her". (Matches Prompt Sense 2).
            *   S: (v) detect, observe, find, discover, notice (discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of) -> "She detected high levels of lead...". (Matches Prompt Sense 1).
            *   S: (v) comment, notice, point out, remark, note (make or write a comment on) -> "he commented the paper...". (Matches Prompt Sense 3).

    *   *Distinguishing between Sense 1 and Sense 2 in this specific context:*
        *   Sentence: "He hadn't even <t>noticed</t> ... he hadn't seen him sit down."
        *   Is it "discovering the existence/presence" (Sense 1) or just "perceiving" (Sense 2)?
        *   "Detect/Discover" (Sense 1) usually implies finding something out that wasn't known or searching for something. Example: Detect lead in water.
        *   "Note/Perceive" (Sense 2) implies becoming aware through observation. Example: Note that someone is following.
        *   The sentence says "he hadn't seen him sit down". This is about basic perception/awareness. He didn't perceive the action.
        *   However, Sense 1 ("discover or determine the existence...") is often used for "noticing someone" (becoming aware of their presence).
        *   Let's look at the examples provided again.
            *   Sense 1 Example: "She detected high levels of lead..." (Determining a fact/substance).
            *   Sense 2 Example: "She noted that someone was following her". (Perceiving a situation).
        *   The sentence in question involves a person ("him").
        *   "He hadn't even noticed [him]..."
        *   In WordNet, "notice" as "become aware of" usually maps to the "detect/discover" group (Sense 1 in this prompt).
        *   Why? Because "detect/discover" covers "determine the existence or presence of". If you notice a person, you determine their presence. Sense 2 ("notice or perceive") in the prompt is often mapped to "note" (mental registration).
        *   Let's test the substitution:
            *   "He hadn't even **discovered/determined the presence of** [him]..." -> This makes sense.
            *   "He hadn't even **perceived/noted** [him]..." -> This also makes sense.
        *   Let's look at the syntax. "He hadn't even noticed [object]."
        *   Sense 1 is strictly transitive regarding the object discovered ("detected high levels", "determine existence").
        *   Sense 2 usually takes a clause ("noted *that* someone was following her"). The example for Sense 2 uses a 'that' clause.
        *   The sentence in the prompt: "He hadn't even noticed -- what was his name? Pete? --" -> The object is implied (him/Pete). It functions as a direct object. "He hadn't even noticed him."
        *   In WordNet, the hierarchy usually puts "discover/determine existence/presence" (Sense 1 here) as the primary sense for simply seeing/spotting someone or something.
        *   Sense 2 (prompt's "notice or perceive") corresponds to "note". "Note" often implies a specific mental act of registering. "Notice" in the prompt sentence is synonymous with "spot" or "see".
        *   "Spotting" or "seeing" aligns better with "determine the presence of" (Sense 1).
        *   Let's verify with the specific WordNet mappings for "notice".
            *   WordNet 3.0 for "notice" (verb):
                1. discover, find, notice, observe, detect: discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of.
                2. notice, mark, note: notice or perceive.
                3. comment, notice, remark, point out, note: make or write a comment on.
                4. acknowledge, notice: express recognition...
        *   When you look at the specific distinctions:
            *   Sense 1 (Discover/Determine): Used for "I noticed a smell", "I noticed a mistake", "I noticed him". It implies the transition from unaware to aware.
            *   Sense 2 (Note/Perceive): The example "She noted that someone was following her" is actually Sense 2 in WordNet (synset 200368161). However, Sense 1 (synset 200534042) "discover or determine..." includes the example "She detected high levels...".
            *   Common usage analysis: If I say "I didn't notice him," I mean I didn't become aware of his presence. This is "determining the existence or presence". This maps to Sense 1.
            *   If I say "I noticed that he was angry," that maps closer to the mental registration of Sense 2 (Note).
            *   The prompt sentence is "He hadn't even noticed [him]... he hadn't seen him sit down." This is about the presence/existence of the person sitting down.
            *   Therefore, Sense 1 is the strongest fit. It defines the act of determining presence/existence, which is exactly what failing to "notice someone sitting down" is—failing to register their presence.

4.  **Final Verification:**
    *   Sentence: He hadn't even *noticed* him...
    *   Sense 1: discover or determine the existence, presence... (Matches: He didn't determine the presence of Pete).
    *   Sense 2: notice or perceive... (Matches generally, but Sense 1 is more specific to "presence", which is the issue here).
    *   Sense 3: make a comment. (Incorrect).
    *   Sense 4: express recognition (greeting). (Incorrect - this is about acknowledging someone socially).

    *   Comparison between 1 and 2:
        *   Sense 1 focuses on the *discovery* or *determination* of presence. "Noticing" someone usually fits here. "Did you notice John?" -> "Did you detect his presence?"
        *   Sense 2 focuses on "noting/perceiving". While semantically close, WordNet (the likely source) distinguishes "detect/discover" (Sense 1) from "note/observe" (Sense 2).
        *   The sentence implies he didn't realize the person was there. He didn't discover/determine his presence.
        *   Therefore, Sense 1 is the technically correct WordNet mapping.

    *   Let's double check the "Note/Perceive" (Sense 2) definition usage. "She noted that someone was following her." This implies observation of an event/fact over time.
    *   Sense 1 example: "She detected high levels..." This implies finding something out.
    *   "He hadn't even noticed [Pete]... he hadn't seen him sit down."
    *   This is an act of detection. Did he detect the presence? No.
    *   Thus, Sense 1.

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[User]
Which numbered sense of "name" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: He hadn't even noticed -- what was his <t>name</t>? Pete? -- he hadn't seen him sit down.

Senses:
1. definition=a language unit by which a person or thing is known | examples=his name really is George Washington
2. definition=a person's reputation | examples=he wanted to protect his good name
3. definition=family based on male descent | examples=he had no sons and there was no one to carry on his name
4. definition=a well-known or notable person | examples=they studied all the great names in the history of France
5. definition=by the sanction or authority of | examples=halt in the name of the law
6. definition=a defamatory or abusive word or phrase

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the Request:**
    *   Target word: "name" (enclosed in `<t></t>`).
    *   Context sentence: "He hadn't even noticed -- what was his <t>name</t>? Pete? -- he hadn't seen him sit down."
    *   Task: Identify the correct sense number from the provided list.
    *   Constraint: Return *only* the number.

2.  **Analyze the Context:**
    *   The sentence is about someone trying to recall what a specific person is called.
    *   The phrase "what was his name? Pete?" indicates the speaker is searching for the specific word/label used to identify or refer to that individual.
    *   It is not about reputation (sense 2).
    *   It is not about family lineage (sense 3).
    *   It is not about a famous celebrity (sense 4).
    *   It is not about authority (sense 5).
    *   It is not about an insult (sense 6).

3.  **Analyze the Senses:**
    *   Sense 1: "a language unit by which a person or thing is known". This matches perfectly. "Pete" is the language unit (word) by which the person is known.
    *   Sense 2: "a person's reputation". (e.g., "protect his good name"). Doesn't fit.
    *   Sense 3: "family based on male descent". (e.g., "carry on his name"). Doesn't fit.
    *   Sense 4: "a well-known or notable person". (e.g., "great names in history"). Doesn't fit.
    *   Sense 5: "by the sanction or authority of". (e.g., "in the name of the law"). Doesn't fit.
    *   Sense 6: "a defamatory or abusive word or phrase". Doesn't fit.

4.  **Match Context to Best Sense:**
    *   The context asks for the specific label/identifier of a person.
    *   Sense 1 defines exactly that: a language unit by which a person is known.

5.  **Formulate Output:**
    *   The correct sense is number 1.
    *   The constraint requires returning only the number.

6.  **Final Check:**
    *   Sentence: "what was his name? Pete?" -> Pete is the name.
    *   Definition 1: "language unit by which a person... is known".
    *   Match confirmed.


[User]
Which numbered sense of "see" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: He hadn't even noticed -- what was his name? Pete? -- he hadn't <t>seen</t> him sit down.

Senses:
1. definition=perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight | examples=You have to be a good observer to see all the details
2. definition=perceive (an idea or situation) mentally | examples=Now I see!
3. definition=perceive or be contemporaneous with | examples=We found Republicans winning the offices
4. definition=imagine; conceive of; see in one's mind | examples=I can't see him on horseback!
5. definition=deem to be | examples=She views this quite differently from me
6. definition=get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally | examples=I learned that she has two grown-up children
7. definition=see or watch | examples=view a show on television
8. definition=come together | examples=I'll probably see you at the meeting
9. definition=find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort | examples=I want to see whether she speaks French
10. definition=be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something | examples=He verified that the valves were closed
11. definition=go to see for professional or business reasons | examples=You should see a lawyer
12. definition=go to see for a social visit | examples=I went to see my friend Mary the other day
13. definition=go to see a place, as for entertainment | examples=We went to see the Eiffel Tower in the morning
14. definition=take charge of or deal with | examples=Could you see about lunch?
15. definition=receive as a specified guest | examples=the doctor will see you now
16. definition=date regularly; have a steady relationship with | examples=Did you know that she is seeing an older man?
17. definition=see and understand, have a good eye | examples=The artist must first learn to see
18. definition=deliberate or decide | examples=See whether you can come tomorrow
19. definition=observe as if with an eye | examples=The camera saw the burglary and recorded it
20. definition=observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect | examples=The customs agent examined the baggage
21. definition=go or live through | examples=We had many trials to go through
22. definition=accompany or escort | examples=I'll see you to the door
23. definition=match or meet | examples=I saw the bet of one of my fellow players
24. definition=make sense of; assign a meaning to | examples=What message do you see in this letter?

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the sentence:** "He hadn't even noticed -- what was his name? Pete? -- he hadn't <t>seen</t> him sit down."
    *   Context: The subject ("he") failed to perceive an event ("him sit down").
    *   Key phrase: "seen him sit down".
    *   Meaning: To perceive visually. The subject did not use his eyes to witness the action of the other person sitting.

2.  **Analyze the senses:**
    *   1. definition=perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight. examples=You have to be a good observer to see all the details.
        *   This fits perfectly. "Perceive by sight" matches "seen him sit down". It is the literal, physical act of seeing.
    *   2. definition=perceive (an idea or situation) mentally. examples=Now I see!
        *   This is metaphorical (understanding). The sentence is about a physical action (sitting down), not an idea.
    *   3. definition=perceive or be contemporaneous with. examples=We found Republicans winning the offices.
        *   Usually implies witnessing an event or outcome, often passive or abstract.
    *   4. definition=imagine; conceive of; see in one's mind. examples=I can't see him on horseback!
        *   This is mental visualization. The sentence implies a missed actual event, not a mental image.
    *   5. definition=deem to be. examples=She views this quite differently from me.
        *   Opinion/judgment. Not applicable.
    *   6. definition=get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally. examples=I learned that she has two grown-up children.
        *   Learning facts. Not watching an action.
    *   7. definition=see or watch. examples=view a show on television.
        *   Close, but usually implies viewing something entertaining or an event. "Watch" is a strong synonym here, but Sense 1 is the primary definition for physical sight. Let's look at the nuance. Sense 1 is "perceive by sight". Sense 7 is "see or watch" / "view a show". "Seen him sit down" is a specific instance of perceiving by sight. Sense 1 covers the basic physical capability/act. Sense 7 often implies intent or entertainment (viewing). Sense 1 is the core definition.
    *   8. definition=come together. examples=I'll probably see you at the meeting.
        *   Meeting someone. Not relevant.
    *   9. definition=find out, learn, or determine with certainty...
        *   Inquiry. Not relevant.
    *   10. definition=be careful or certain to do something...
        *   Ensuring something. Not relevant.
    *   11-16. definitions=go to see (professional, social, place), take charge, receive guest, date.
        *   Social/Professional contexts. Not relevant.
    *   17. definition=see and understand, have a good eye.
        *   Artistic/aesthetic perception. Not relevant.
    *   18. definition=deliberate or decide.
        *   Not relevant.
    *   19. definition=observe as if with an eye. examples=The camera saw the burglary...
        *   Personification of objects or recording devices.
    *   20. definition=observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect.
        *   Inspection. Not relevant.
    *   21. definition=go or live through. examples=We had many trials to go through.
        *   Experience. "He hadn't seen him sit down" could be interpreted as "witnessing/experiencing the event", but Sense 1 (perceive by sight) is the direct meaning.
    *   22-24. definitions=accompany, match, make sense of.
        *   Not relevant.

3.  **Compare Sense 1 and Sense 7:**
    *   Sense 1: "perceive by sight".
    *   Sense 7: "see or watch" / "view a show on television".
    *   The sentence is about the basic perception of an event happening in front of the subject. "He hadn't seen him sit down" means his eyes didn't register the action. Sense 1 is the most fundamental definition of "see" regarding physical vision. Sense 7 usually applies to watching performances, movies, or public events ("see a play"). While one "sees" an action, Sense 1 is the general definition for perceiving physical objects/actions.
    *   Let's look at the example for Sense 1: "You have to be a good observer to see all the details." This involves observing physical details. "Seeing him sit down" is observing a physical detail/action.
    *   Sense 3 ("perceive or be contemporaneous with") examples: "We found Republicans winning the offices". This is often "see" used in the sense of "witnessing" a broad outcome.
    *   Sense 1 is the best fit for simple visual perception of a person performing an action.

4.  **Conclusion:** The sentence describes the physical act of perceiving someone sitting down using vision. This aligns with Sense 1.

    *   Sentence: "he hadn't <t>seen</t> him sit down."
    *   Definition 1: "perceive by sight..."

    This is the correct sense.

5.  **Final check:**
    *   Is it understanding? No (Sense 2).
    *   Is it dating? No (Sense 16).
    *   Is it visiting? No (Sense 11/12/13).
    *   Is it watching a show? No (Sense 7).
    *   Is it basic visual perception? Yes (Sense 1).

    Result: 1.

provider: Novita


[User]
Which numbered sense of "sit_down" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: He hadn't even noticed -- what was his name? Pete? -- he hadn't seen him <t>sit down</t>.

Senses:
1. definition=take a seat
2. definition=show to a seat; assign a seat for | examples=The host seated me next to Mrs. Smith
3. definition=be seated

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the Request:**
    *   Target phrase: "sit down" (marked with <t></t>).
    *   Sentence context: "He hadn't even noticed -- what was his name? Pete? -- he hadn't seen him <t>sit down</t>."
    *   Possible senses:
        1.  definition=take a seat
        2.  definition=show to a seat; assign a seat for | examples=The host seated me next to Mrs. Smith
        3.  definition=be seated
    *   Constraint: Return *only* the number of the correct sense.

2.  **Analyze the Sentence Context:**
    *   Subject: "he" (the observer) hadn't seen "him" (Pete).
    *   Action: "sit down".
    *   Structure: "seen him sit down". This implies the verb "sit down" describes an action performed by "him" (Pete).
    *   Meaning: Pete performed the action of moving from a standing position to a seated position.

3.  **Evaluate the Senses:**

    *   **Sense 1: definition=take a seat**
        *   This is an action verb (intransitive or ergative usually). It describes the *act* of moving into a sitting position.
        *   Does "seen him sit down" fit this? Yes. "Him" takes the action of sitting down.
        *   The phrasing "sit down" is a phrasal verb emphasizing the action.
        *   Let's look at the specific phrasal form "sit down". Usually, "to sit" can mean "to be seated" (stative) or "to sit down" (dynamic). "Sit down" specifically usually refers to the dynamic action of taking a seat.
        *   Sentence: "He hadn't seen him [take a seat]." This makes perfect sense.

    *   **Sense 2: definition=show to a seat; assign a seat for**
        *   This is a transitive verb (to seat someone).
        *   Example: "The host seated me..."
        *   Does "sit down" fit this definition? No. "Sit down" is not used transitively like "The host sat me down" (though colloquial, the standard definition provided is "show to a seat", which is "seat", not "sit down"). More importantly, the sentence structure "seen him sit down" has "him" as the subject of "sit down", not the object. If it were Sense 2, it would likely be passive ("He was sat down") or have a different object ("He sat him down"). But the provided definition specifically maps to "seat". "Sit down" is rarely used in the sense of "ushering someone to a seat" in standard definitions without explicit transitive markers which usually map to "seat".
        *   Crucially, the definition says "show to a seat". The sentence is about the person performing the action themselves, not being shown a seat.

    *   **Sense 3: definition=be seated**
        *   This implies a state (stative). "He is seated." or "He sits there."
        *   Does "sit down" fit this? "Sit down" is an action (dynamic), not a state. You don't say "He sat down for three hours" to mean he *was* seated for three hours (though colloquially distinct, usually "sat" or "was seated" covers the state, "sat down" covers the initiation).
        *   However, let's look closer at the syntax. "seen him sit down".
        *   If it were Sense 3 (be seated), the verb would likely be just "sit" (as in "He sits on the chair") or "be seated".
        *   The particle "down" usually signifies the *movement* or *action* of assuming the seated position.
        *   Let's re-evaluate Sense 1 vs Sense 3.
            *   Sense 1: "take a seat" (Action).
            *   Sense 3: "be seated" (State).
        *   Sentence: "he hadn't seen him [perform the action of sitting down]."
        *   If the meaning were "he hadn't seen him [in a seated state]", the phrasing would likely be "seen him sitting" or "seen him seated".
        *   The phrase "sit down" strongly correlates with the inchoative action (starting to sit).
        *   Therefore, Sense 1 ("take a seat") is the correct definition for the action of "sitting down". Sense 3 ("be seated") describes the result state, usually without "down" (e.g., "Sit!" vs "Sit down!"). While "Sit!" is a command to take a seat, "Sit down" is explicitly the action.
        *   Dictionary distinction check: In WordNet or similar lexical databases (which this list resembles), "sit down" (v) maps to "take a seat". "sit" maps to "be seated" (among other things).
        *   Sense 3 (be seated) usually corresponds to "sit" (intransitive, stative or habitual). e.g., "He sits on the committee", "He sits by the window."
        *   Sense 1 (take a seat) corresponds to the specific change of state. e.g., "He sat down."

4.  **Conclusion:**
    *   The sentence describes the action of someone moving to a sitting position ("seen him [action]").
    *   Sense 1 defines this action: "take a seat".
    *   Sense 3 defines the state: "be seated". "Sit down" is an action, not a state. You wouldn't say "He sat down for an hour" to describe the state of being there; you would say "He sat for an hour" or "He was seated for an hour". "He sat down" marks the event. Since the observer didn't *see* the event, Sense 1 is the correct match.

    *   Therefore, the answer is 1.

5.  **Final check:**
    *   Sentence: "...seen him sit down."
    *   Sense 1: take a seat. -> "seen him take a seat." (Perfect match).
    *   Sense 2: show to a seat. -> "seen him show [someone] to a seat." (Mismatch).
    *   Sense 3: be seated. -> "seen him be seated." (Grammatically possible but awkward, and typically "sit down" denotes the action, not the state. If the source is WordNet, `sit_down` maps to `take_a_seat`, while `sit` maps to `be_seated`. The prompt specifically asks about the phrasal "sit down".)

    Result: 1.

provider: Friendli


[User]
Which numbered sense of "man" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: The <t>man</t> was uncanny, like a shadow, and made as much noise as a shadow.

Senses:
1. definition=an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman) | examples=there were two women and six men on the bus
2. definition=someone who serves in the armed forces; a member of a military force | examples=two men stood sentry duty
3. definition=the generic use of the word to refer to any human being | examples=it was every man for himself
4. definition=any living or extinct member of the family Hominidae characterized by superior intelligence, articulate speech, and erect carriage
5. definition=a male subordinate | examples=the chief stationed two men outside the building
6. definition=an adult male person who has a manly character (virile and courageous competent) | examples=the army will make a man of you
7. definition=a manservant who acts as a personal attendant to his employer | examples=Jeeves was Bertie Wooster's man
8. definition=a male person who plays a significant role (husband or lover or boyfriend) in the life of a particular woman | examples=she takes good care of her man
9. definition=one of the British Isles in the Irish Sea
10. definition=game equipment consisting of an object used in playing certain board games | examples=he taught me to set up the men on the chess board
11. definition=all of the living human inhabitants of the earth | examples=all the world loves a lover

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the Request:** The user wants to know the correct sense of the word "man" from a provided list (numbered 1-11) based on a specific sentence. The output must be *only* the number.

2.  **Analyze the Sentence:**
    *   Sentence: "The <t>man</t> was uncanny, like a shadow, and made as much noise as a shadow."
    *   Context clues: "uncanny", "like a shadow", "made as much noise as a shadow".
    *   The description suggests someone mysterious, quiet, perhaps stealthy or ghostly. It refers to a single individual.

3.  **Evaluate the Senses:**

    *   *Sense 1: definition=an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman).*
        *   Is the person male? Probably, given the word "man", but does the sentence focus on gender? The sentence focuses on his attributes (uncanny, shadow-like). However, this is the most generic definition for an adult male human. If no other specific sense fits (like soldier, subordinate, lover, etc.), this is the default.

    *   *Sense 2: definition=someone who serves in the armed forces...*
        *   Does the context imply a soldier? No mention of military, uniforms, or duty.

    *   *Sense 3: definition=the generic use of the word to refer to any human being.*
        *   Example: "it was every man for himself". This is usually "Man" or "man" in generalizations like "Man is mortal". The sentence uses "The man", referring to a specific individual, not humanity in general.

    *   *Sense 4: definition=any living or extinct member of the family Hominidae...*
        *   This is scientific classification. The sentence is literary/descriptive. Unlikely.

    *   *Sense 5: definition=a male subordinate.*
        *   Context suggests a boss/employer relationship? "The chief stationed two men..." Here, it's "The man was uncanny...". No mention of an employer or boss. Just a description of a person.

    *   *Sense 6: definition=an adult male person who has a manly character (virile and courageous competent).*
        *   The sentence describes him as "uncanny" and "like a shadow". While a shadow can be stealthy, "virile and courageous" isn't the primary focus here. Being "uncanny" often implies something strange or unnatural, not necessarily the positive "manly character" defined here. However, one could argue he is a specific male figure. Let's look closer. Usually, this sense implies praise for masculinity. Being compared to a shadow emphasizes stealth/quietness, not necessarily "virile/courageous".

    *   *Sense 7: definition=a manservant who acts as a personal attendant...*
        *   Is he a servant? No context provided.

    *   *Sense 8: definition=a male person who plays a significant role (husband or lover...) in the life of a particular woman.*
        *   No woman mentioned.

    *   *Sense 9: definition=one of the British Isles in the Irish Sea.*
        *   "The man was uncanny..." -> A person, not a place.

    *   *Sense 10: definition=game equipment...*
        *   Context is not a board game.

    *   *Sense 11: definition=all of the living human inhabitants of the earth.*
        *   Global collective noun. The sentence is singular specific: "The man".

4.  **Refine the Choice:**
    *   The sentence refers to a specific individual. "The man" usually refers to a specific adult male person.
    *   Sense 1 is the general definition for an adult male human.
    *   Sense 5 is "male subordinate". No boss context.
    *   Sense 6 is "manly character". The sentence focuses on stealth/eeriness. While a "real man" is defined that way, the usage here is simply identifying the subject as a male person.
    *   Sense 3 is generic "human". "The man" is specific.

    Let's check Sense 1 again: "an adult person who is male". This fits "The man" perfectly as the default reference to a male individual when no specialized role (soldier, servant, lover) is implied.

    Let's double-check if Sense 3 ("generic use... any human being") applies. Usually, that sense is for phrases like "Man cannot live by bread alone" or "Be a man". "The man" points to a specific entity. Sense 1 allows for specific reference.

    Wait, let's look at the context of the source. This sentence sounds literary.
    "The man was uncanny, like a shadow..."
    Is it possible it refers to a specific type of servant? No.
    Is it Sense 6? Does he have a manly character? Being quiet like a shadow doesn't automatically map to "virile and courageous".
    Sense 1 is the safest and most accurate definition: an adult male person. The sentence describes a specific person who happens to be an adult male.

    Let's look at Sense 3 again. The definition says "the generic use of the word to refer to any human being". The example is "it was every man for himself". Another example might be "Man is a reasoning animal". The sentence "The *man* was uncanny" identifies a specific entity. In standard WordNet sense disambiguation tasks (which this list resembles), "The man" referring to a specific male individual is Sense 1.

    Let's consider if there is any ambiguity with Sense 5 (subordinate). Sometimes "my man" means "my employee". But here it says "The man", not "His man". No possessive indicating employment.

    Therefore, the correct sense is Sense 1.

    Let's verify.
    Sentence: The man was uncanny...
    Subject: The man.
    Definition: An adult person who is male.
    Fit: High.

    Sense 3 Definition: Generic use... any human being.
    Fit: Low. "The man" is specific, not generic.

    Sense 6 Definition: ...manly character...
    Fit: Low. Describes attributes of character (courage/virility) which are not explicitly highlighted by the shadow simile.

    Conclusion: Sense 1 is the intended answer.

provider: Venice


[User]
Which numbered sense of "uncanny" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: The man was <t>uncanny</t>, like a shadow, and made as much noise as a shadow.

Senses:
1. definition=suggesting the operation of supernatural influences; ; ; - John Galsworthy; ; - Henry Kingsley | examples=an eldritch screech
2. definition=surpassing the ordinary or normal;  - George Will | examples=Beyond his preternatural affability there is some acid and some steel

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the Request:**
    *   Target word: "uncanny" (marked with tags).
    *   Sentence context: "The man was uncanny, like a shadow, and made as much noise as a shadow."
    *   Options provided:
        *   Sense 1: "suggesting the operation of supernatural influences" (keywords: supernatural, eldritch).
        *   Sense 2: "surpassing the ordinary or normal" (keywords: preternatural, extraordinary).
    *   Constraint: Return *only* the number.

2.  **Analyze the Sentence:**
    *   "The man was uncanny, like a shadow, and made as much noise as a shadow."
    *   The comparison is to a "shadow." Shadows are silent, elusive, and somewhat eerie or insubstantial.
    *   The simile "made as much noise as a shadow" implies an unnatural silence or ability to move without detection.
    *   Is this merely "surpassing the ordinary" (Sense 2)? A person moving silently is impressive or unusual, but the comparison to a shadow often evokes a feeling of something not quite right, something ghostly or supernatural.
    *   Is this "suggesting the operation of supernatural influences" (Sense 1)? Being "like a shadow" in a way that makes someone "uncanny" often leans towards the eerie, the ghostly, or the unnatural in a way that defies normal explanation. The word "uncanny" itself famously describes the feeling of something being strangely unfamiliar or unsettling (the Freudian *unheimlich*).

3.  **Evaluate the Senses against the Context:**
    *   *Sense 2:* "Surpassing the ordinary or normal." Example: "preternatural affability." If a man is just very quiet, it surpasses the ordinary. However, "uncanny" usually carries a connotation of unease or eeriness.
    *   *Sense 1:* "Suggesting the operation of supernatural influences." Example: "eldritch screech."
    *   Let's look at the specific phrasing: "like a shadow." Shadows are often associated with ghosts or spirits. If a man is *uncanny* like a shadow, he seems unreal, ghost-like, or supernatural.
    *   Let's look at standard dictionary definitions to see where this specific usage falls. "Uncanny" usually means:
        1.  Having or seeming to have a supernatural or inexplicable basis.
        2.  Beyond the ordinary or normal; extraordinary.
    *   The context of being "like a shadow" (silent, perhaps barely visible, intangible) strongly suggests the *eeriness* or *supernatural* quality rather than just being "extraordinary" (like a very good athlete).
    *   Wait, let's reconsider Sense 2. Sense 2 is defined as "surpassing the ordinary or normal." The example is "preternatural affability."
    *   Let's look at Sense 1. "suggesting the operation of supernatural influences." The example is "eldritch screech."
    *   The simile "like a shadow" implies silence and intangibility. Is this "supernatural"? Not necessarily, but it fits the "eerie" vibe of Sense 1 better than Sense 2. However, moving silently is a skill (Sense 2: surpassing the ordinary). But the *word* "uncanny" in this specific phrasing usually implies a creepy or unsettling quality.
    *   Let's look at the source of the sentence (if recognizable) or similar usage.
        *   "Uncanny" usually implies a specific kind of "surpassing the ordinary" that is creepy or seemingly impossible.
        *   Sense 1 explicitly mentions "supernatural influences." Being "like a shadow" (silent, perhaps appearing/disappearing) often borders on the supernatural in literature.
        *   Sense 2's example ("preternatural affability") suggests a high degree of a trait, but not necessarily a spooky one.
    *   The phrase "uncanny, like a shadow" suggests an almost ghost-like quality.
    *   Let's compare the definitions again.
        *   Sense 1: Supernatural.
        *   Sense 2: Surpassing normal/extraordinary.
    *   A man being quiet is "surpassing the ordinary" (Sense 2). Is it supernatural (Sense 1)? Being "like a shadow" is a metaphor. But the *feeling* of the word "uncanny" usually aligns with Sense 1 (eerie, supernatural) in most literary contexts when describing a person's presence.
    *   However, in many WordNet or dictionary hierarchies, "uncanny" is defined as "surpassing the ordinary or normal; extraordinary" (Sense 2) *or* "suggesting supernatural" (Sense 1).
    *   Which one fits "like a shadow" better? Shadows are natural phenomena, but describing a man as being "uncanny" *like* a shadow implies he has qualities that seem unnatural for a human (silence, lack of substance). This leans towards the *supernatural* or *eerie* (Sense 1).

    *   *Counter-argument for Sense 2:* If the man is just a very stealthy thief, he surpasses the ordinary (Sense 2).
    *   *Counter-argument for Sense 1:* "Uncanny" is synonymous with "weird" or "eerie." The comparison to a shadow invokes an image of something ghostly. The *connotation* of uncanny is almost always "weird/eerie" (Sense 1) rather than just "extraordinary/great" (Sense 2).
    *   Let's look at the examples provided in the prompt again.
        *   Sense 1 example: "eldritch screech" (scary, supernatural).
        *   Sense 2 example: "preternatural affability" (unusually friendly).
    *   The sentence: "The man was uncanny, like a shadow..."
    *   This is eerie. It is unsettling. It suggests a quality that isn't just "extraordinary skill" but something that makes the hair stand up.
    *   Therefore, Sense 1 is the better fit. The "shadow" simile pushes it toward the supernatural/ghostly realm.

4.  **Final Check:**
    *   Dictionary definition alignment.
    *   Merriam-Webster: "seeming to have a supernatural character or origin" or "being beyond what is normal or expected".
    *   Context: "like a shadow". Shadows are often associated with ghosts. The sentence implies he is ghost-like.
    *   Ghost-like -> Supernatural -> Sense 1.

    *   Let's check if "surpassing the ordinary" (Sense 2) is a trap. Yes, it can be used for skills ("uncanny ability"), but when describing a *person's presence* ("The man was uncanny"), it almost always refers to their eerie/weird nature.
    *   Therefore, Sense 1.

    *   Let's double check WordNet (often the source for these specific definitions).
    *   WordNet 3.0:
        *   S: (adj) uncanny, eldritch, weird, unearthly (suggesting the operation of supernatural influences) "an eldritch screech"; "the three weird sisters"; "stumps... had uncanny shapes as of monstrous creatures"- John Galsworthy; "an unearthly light"; "he could hear the unearthly scream of some curlew piercing the din"- Henry Kingsley
        *   S: (adj) preternatural, uncanny (surpassing the ordinary or normal) "Beyond his preternatural affability there is some acid and some steel"- George Will; "his uncanny sense of direction"
    *   In the sentence "The man was uncanny, like a shadow...", is it "supernatural" or "extraordinary"?
    *   If he is just quiet, it's a skill (Sense 2).
    *   But the description "uncanny, like a shadow" implies a quality of being that is unsettling and hard to explain, almost ghost-like. This fits "suggesting the operation of supernatural influences" (Sense 1) more than "surpassing the ordinary" (Sense 2), though there is overlap. The "shadow" imagery links strongly to the "unearthly/eldritch" side of the definition.
    *   If the sentence was "He had an uncanny ability to be quiet," it would be Sense 2.
    *   But describing the man himself as "uncanny" usually means he is eerie/weird/supernatural.
    *   I will select Sense 1.

5.  **Formatting:**
    *   Return only the number.
    *   Output: 1


[User]
Which numbered sense of "shadow" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: The man was uncanny, like a <t>shadow</t>, and made as much noise as a shadow.

Senses:
1. definition=shade within clear boundaries
2. definition=an unilluminated area | examples=he moved off into the darkness
3. definition=something existing in perception only | examples=a ghostly apparition at midnight
4. definition=a premonition of something adverse | examples=a shadow over his happiness
5. definition=an indication that something has been present | examples=there wasn't a trace of evidence for the claim
6. definition=refuge from danger or observation | examples=he felt secure in his father's shadow
7. definition=a dominating and pervasive presence | examples=he received little recognition working in the shadow of his father
8. definition=a spy employed to follow someone and report their movements
9. definition=an inseparable companion | examples=the poor child was his mother's shadow

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the Request:**
    *   Target word: "shadow".
    *   Context sentence: "The man was uncanny, like a shadow, and made as much noise as a shadow."
    *   Task: Identify the correct sense number from the provided list.
    *   Output requirement: Return *only* the number.

2.  **Analyze the Sentence:**
    *   "The man was uncanny..." -> Suggests something mysterious, strange, perhaps unreal or supernatural.
    *   "...like a shadow..." -> Simile comparing the man to a shadow.
    *   "...and made as much noise as a shadow." -> Highlights a specific characteristic: silence, lack of physical substance/presence in terms of sound, or perhaps insubstantiality.
    *   Key concept: The comparison emphasizes the man's silence and his unreal or ghost-like quality (uncanny).

3.  **Evaluate the Senses:**
    *   *Sense 1: definition=shade within clear boundaries.* This refers to a physical cast shadow (like a silhouette). While a physical shadow is silent, the sentence context ("uncanny") suggests something more apparition-like or perceptual rather than just the geometric shape on the ground. However, it's a candidate.
    *   *Sense 2: definition=an unilluminated area | examples=he moved off into the darkness.* This refers to darkness or a dark place. The sentence compares a *man* to a shadow, not a dark place. A dark place isn't typically personified as "uncanny" in the same way, though the "noise" comparison fits darkness. But usually, "like a shadow" implies the shape/entity, not just the absence of light.
    *   *Sense 3: definition=something existing in perception only | examples=a ghostly apparition at midnight.* This fits perfectly. "Uncanny" aligns with "ghostly apparition". If something exists only in perception, it has no physical body to make noise. Hence, "made as much noise as a shadow" aligns with being an insubstantial, phantom-like entity.
    *   *Sense 4: definition=a premonition of something adverse | examples=a shadow over his happiness.* This is metaphorical (a shadow over a mood). Doesn't fit the physical description of the man or the noise comparison.
    *   *Sense 5: definition=an indication that something has been present | examples=there wasn't a trace of evidence for the claim.* This is synonymous with "trace" or "vestige". Doesn't fit the simile "like a shadow".
    *   *Sense 6: definition=refuge from danger or observation.* Noun phrase context usually ("in the shadow of"). Doesn't fit.
    *   *Sense 7: definition=a dominating and pervasive presence.* Usually "in the shadow of". Doesn't fit the description of the man being silent and ghost-like.
    *   *Sense 8: definition=a spy employed to follow someone.* A spy acts silently, but the phrase "uncanny... existing in perception only" (implied by the ghost-like nature) makes sense 3 a stronger fit for "uncanny". A spy is a real person. The sentence emphasizes the *uncanny* nature (supernatural/weird).
    *   *Sense 9: definition=an inseparable companion.* Usually "his mother's shadow". Doesn't fit.

4.  **Compare Sense 1 and Sense 3:**
    *   Sense 1 is the literal optical phenomenon. "He moved like a shadow" usually implies he moved silently and unseen, like a cast shadow. This is a very common interpretation.
    *   Sense 3 is "something existing in perception only" (ghost/apparition). The adjective "uncanny" strongly supports this. If the man is "uncanny", he is strange or ghostly. A real man moving silently is one thing; an "uncanny" man implies something supernatural or unreal.
    *   Let's look at the example provided for Sense 3: "a ghostly apparition at midnight".
    *   Let's look at the sentence: "The man was uncanny, like a shadow..."
    *   If you are like a shadow in terms of noise, you are silent.
    *   If you are "uncanny", you are ghost-like.
    *   Sense 3 explicitly links "shadow" to "ghostly apparition".
    *   Sense 1 is just the shade.
    *   Therefore, Sense 3 captures the connotation of "uncanny" (ghostly/unreal) much better than Sense 1. Sense 1 is the physical object; Sense 3 is the metaphorical extension into the supernatural/insubstantial, which matches "uncanny".

5.  **Final Decision:**
    *   The key word is "uncanny".
    *   "Uncanny" implies something mysterious, eerie, or supernatural.
    *   Sense 3 defines "shadow" as "something existing in perception only" with the example "a ghostly apparition".
    *   This aligns with the description of the man being ghost-like (uncanny) and silent (implying lack of physical substance).

6.  **Output Formulation:**
    *   Return only the number: 3.