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

[User]
Target lemma: second
Target surface form: seconds
Context:
That's usually how long it takes for the temblors to pass. This time, it just got stronger and then the building started shaking violently up and down as though it were a child's toy block that was being tossed. 12:06 a.m. HRH: I was in the Berkeley Main library when it hit. Endless <t>seconds</t> wondering if those huge windows would buckle and shower us with glass. Only a few books fell in the reading room.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=second%1:28:00:: | definition=1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites | synonyms=sec, s
2. sense_key=second%1:28:01:: | definition=an indefinitely short time | synonyms=moment, mo, minute, bit | examples=wait just a moment; in a mo
3. sense_key=second%1:04:00:: | definition=the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed near the second of the bases in the infield | synonyms=second base
4. sense_key=second%1:28:02:: | definition=a particular point in time | synonyms=moment, minute, instant | examples=the moment he arrived the party began
5. sense_key=second%1:24:00:: | definition=following the first in an ordering or series | examples=he came in a close second
6. sense_key=second%1:23:00:: | definition=a 60th part of a minute of arc | synonyms=arcsecond | examples=the treasure is 2 minutes and 45 seconds south of here
7. sense_key=second%1:18:00:: | definition=the official attendant of a contestant in a duel or boxing match
8. sense_key=second%1:10:00:: | definition=a speech seconding a motion | synonyms=secondment, endorsement, indorsement | examples=do I hear a second?
9. sense_key=second%1:06:00:: | definition=the gear that has the second lowest forward gear ratio in the gear box of a motor vehicle | synonyms=second gear | examples=he had to shift down into second to make the hill
10. sense_key=second%1:06:01:: | definition=merchandise that has imperfections; usually sold at a reduced price without the brand name | synonyms=irregular

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

reasoning_content:
The context is about an earthquake experience, where "Endless seconds wondering if those huge windows would buckle." Here "seconds" refers to a short period of time, feeling like it lasted forever. The word "endless" modifies "seconds" suggesting a subjective experience of time passing.

Between sense 1 (1/60 of a minute - precise unit) and sense 2 (an indefinitely short time), the context "Endless seconds" suggests a subjective, indefinite period, not precise measurement. Sense 2 fits better with "moment, mo, minute, bit" synonyms.

Sense 4 is "a particular point in time" which doesn't fit "endless seconds wondering."

I'll go with sense 2.


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

[User]
Target lemma: wonder
Target surface form: wondering
Context:
That's usually how long it takes for the temblors to pass. This time, it just got stronger and then the building started shaking violently up and down as though it were a child's toy block that was being tossed. 12:06 a.m. HRH: I was in the Berkeley Main library when it hit. Endless seconds <t>wondering</t> if those huge windows would buckle and shower us with glass. Only a few books fell in the reading room.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=wonder%2:31:00:: | definition=have a wish or desire to know something | synonyms=inquire, enquire | examples=He wondered who had built this beautiful church
2. sense_key=wonder%2:32:01:: | definition=place in doubt or express doubtful speculation | synonyms=question | examples=I wonder whether this was the right thing to do; she wondered whether it would snow tonight
3. sense_key=wonder%2:32:12:: | definition=be amazed at | synonyms=marvel | examples=We marvelled at the child's linguistic abilities

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

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reasoning_content:
The context is: "Endless seconds wondering if those huge windows would buckle and shower us with glass."

This is about someone experiencing an earthquake and wondering (thinking/speculating) about whether the windows would break.

Sense 1: "have a wish or desire to know something" - synonyms: inquire, enquire. Example: "He wondered who had built this beautiful church." This is more about curiosity or asking a question to find out information.

Sense 2: "place in doubt or express doubtful speculation" - synonyms: question. Example: "I wonder whether this was the right thing to do; she wondered whether it would snow tonight." This involves speculating about an outcome or expressing doubt.

Sense 3: "be amazed at" - synonyms: marvel. Example: "We marvelled at the child's linguistic abilities." This is about being in awe or amazed, which doesn't fit the context of fearing windows might break.

The context "wondering if those huge windows would buckle" is about speculating/doubting whether something would happen. This matches Sense 2, which involves doubtful speculation ("I wonder whether it would snow tonight" is similar to "wondering if those huge windows would buckle").

Sense 1 is more about wanting to know something, like asking a question to get an answer. The person isn't trying to find out information; they are speculating anxiously about whether the windows will break.

Sense 2 fits best - the person is expressing doubtful speculation about whether the windows would buckle.

Answer: {"sense_index": 2}

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

[User]
Target lemma: window
Target surface form: windows
Context:
That's usually how long it takes for the temblors to pass. This time, it just got stronger and then the building started shaking violently up and down as though it were a child's toy block that was being tossed. 12:06 a.m. HRH: I was in the Berkeley Main library when it hit. Endless seconds wondering if those huge <t>windows</t> would buckle and shower us with glass. Only a few books fell in the reading room.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=window%1:06:00:: | definition=a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
2. sense_key=window%1:06:01:: | definition=a transparent opening in a vehicle that allow vision out of the sides or back; usually is capable of being opened
3. sense_key=window%1:06:02:: | definition=a transparent panel (as of an envelope) inserted in an otherwise opaque material
4. sense_key=window%1:17:00:: | definition=an opening that resembles a window in appearance or function | examples=he could see them through a window in the trees
5. sense_key=window%1:28:00:: | definition=the time period that is considered best for starting or finishing something | examples=the expanded window will give us time to catch the thieves; they had a window of less than an hour when an attack would have succeeded
6. sense_key=window%1:06:04:: | definition=a pane of glass in a window | synonyms=windowpane | examples=the ball shattered the window
7. sense_key=window%1:06:05:: | definition=an opening in a wall or screen that admits light and air and through which customers can be served | examples=he stuck his head in the window
8. sense_key=window%1:06:03:: | definition=(computer science) a rectangular part of a computer screen that contains a display different from the rest of the screen

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

reasoning_content:
The context is about being in a library during an earthquake, wondering if "huge windows" would "buckle and shower us with glass." This refers to large glass windows in a building (the library). They're panes of glass built into the walls of a building.

Let me look at the candidates:
1. A framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
2. A transparent opening in a vehicle
3. A transparent panel (as of an envelope)
4. An opening that resembles a window in appearance or function
5. A time period
6. A pane of glass in a window | synonyms=windowpane | examples="the ball shattered the window"
7. An opening in a wall or screen that admits light and air and through which customers can be served
8. A computer screen window

The context mentions "windows" that could "buckle and shower us with glass." This suggests the glass pane itself could break. Sense 6 ("a pane of glass in a window" with example "the ball shattered the window") seems very close - the example of shattering matches "shower us with glass."

However, sense 1 is "a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air" - this is the most general sense of architectural windows in a building.

The question is whether the focus is on the pane of glass (sense 6) or the entire window assembly (sense 1). The context says "huge windows would buckle and shower us with glass" - the windows are described as potentially buckling (which could apply to the frame structure) and showering glass (which is the pane).

The example for sense 6 is "the ball shattered the window" - this is about glass breaking. In our context, the concern is glass showering down, which relates to the pane.

But "huge windows" in a library - these are architectural windows in walls. Sense 1 is the primary architectural sense. Sense 6 is specifically "a pane of glass in a window" - a more specific reference to the glass itself.

I think sense 1 is the best fit because "huge windows" in a library building refers to the window structures (frameworks containing glass) built into the walls. The fact that they could "shower us with glass" is a consequence of the windows having glass panes, but the windows themselves are the structural elements described.

Actually, let me reconsider. The phrase "shower us with glass" specifically emphasizes the glass component. And the example "the ball shattered the window" for sense 6 is very similar to the idea of windows showering glass.

But in common usage, "windows" in a building typically refers to sense 1 (the framework with glass built into a wall). The mention of glass showering is just describing what would happen if those windows broke.

I'll go with sense 1 as the primary architectural sense.

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

[User]
Target lemma: buckle
Target surface form: buckle
Context:
That's usually how long it takes for the temblors to pass. This time, it just got stronger and then the building started shaking violently up and down as though it were a child's toy block that was being tossed. 12:06 a.m. HRH: I was in the Berkeley Main library when it hit. Endless seconds wondering if those huge windows would <t>buckle</t> and shower us with glass. Only a few books fell in the reading room.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=buckle%2:35:00:: | definition=fasten with a buckle or buckles | synonyms=clasp
2. sense_key=buckle%2:35:01:: | definition=fold or collapse | synonyms=crumple | examples=His knees buckled
3. sense_key=buckle%2:30:00:: | definition=bend out of shape, as under pressure or from heat | synonyms=heave, warp | examples=The highway buckled during the heat wave

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

reasoning_content: The context describes windows buckling during an earthquake - "wondering if those huge windows would buckle and shower us with glass." This suggests the windows bending or deforming under pressure/stress from the earthquake, which matches sense 3: "bend out of shape, as under pressure or from heat" with synonyms heave, warp.


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

[User]
Target lemma: shower
Target surface form: shower
Context:
That's usually how long it takes for the temblors to pass. This time, it just got stronger and then the building started shaking violently up and down as though it were a child's toy block that was being tossed. 12:06 a.m. HRH: I was in the Berkeley Main library when it hit. Endless seconds wondering if those huge windows would buckle and <t>shower</t> us with glass. Only a few books fell in the reading room.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=shower%2:40:00:: | definition=expend profusely; also used with abstract nouns | synonyms=lavish | examples=He was showered with praise
2. sense_key=shower%2:35:00:: | definition=spray or sprinkle with | examples=The guests showered rice on the couple
3. sense_key=shower%2:29:00:: | definition=take a shower; wash one's body in the shower | examples=You should shower after vigorous exercise
4. sense_key=shower%2:43:00:: | definition=rain abundantly | synonyms=shower down | examples=Meteors showered down over half of Australia
5. sense_key=shower%2:34:12:: | definition=provide abundantly with | examples=He showered her with presents

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

raw_output:
Looking at the context: "if those huge windows would buckle and shower us with glass" — the windows breaking would cause glass to rain down on the people in the library. The core meaning here is glass fragments falling abundantly like rain.

- Sense 3 (bathing) is irrelevant.
- Sense 2 (sprinkle/spray) doesn't capture the violent, abundant falling of debris.
- Sense 1 (lavish/expend profusely, like praise) and Sense 5 (provide abundantly with, like presents) both imply intentional bestowal or gifting, which doesn't fit the involuntary shattering of windows.
- Sense 4 ("rain abundantly," synonyms: "shower down," example: "Meteors showered down") captures the physical action of material falling abundantly from above — exactly what glass from buckling windows would do.

{"sense_index": 4}

reasoning_content:
The context is about an earthquake, where windows might "buckle and shower us with glass." This means glass would come down on them like a shower - pieces of glass falling/raining down on them.

Let me look at the senses:

1. "expend profusely; also used with abstract nouns" - examples like "showered with praise" - this is about bestowing things abundantly
2. "spray or sprinkle with" - examples like "showered rice on the couple"
3. "take a shower; wash one's body in the shower" - not relevant
4. "rain abundantly" - synonyms: shower down - examples: "Meteors showered down over half of Australia"
5. "provide abundantly with" - examples: "He showered her with presents"

The context is "shower us with glass" - glass would be falling/raining down on them. This is about physical objects falling down like rain.

Sense 4 "rain abundantly" with "shower down" as synonym and "Meteors showered down" as example seems closest - glass pieces would rain down on them.

But wait, the structure is "shower us with glass" - this is "shower [someone] with [something]" pattern.

Sense 1: "expend profusely; also used with abstract nouns" - "He was showered with praise" - this uses the "showered with" pattern but focuses on abstract nouns.

Sense 5: "provide abundantly with" - "He showered her with presents" - this also uses "showered [someone] with [something]" pattern.

Sense 2: "spray or sprinkle with" - "The guests showered rice on the couple" - different pattern "showered [something] on [someone]"

The structure "shower us with glass" matches both sense 1 and sense 5 in terms of syntax. But the meaning here is about glass physically falling/raining down on them, not about generously providing or expending profusely.

Sense 4 "rain abundantly" captures the physical falling down aspect, but the example "Meteors showered down" doesn't use the "shower [someone] with [something]" pattern.

Looking more carefully at sense 1 vs 5:
- Sense 1: "expend profusely; also used with abstract nouns" - the "also used with abstract nouns" suggests this is more for abstract things
- Sense 5: "provide abundantly with" - "He showered her with presents" - presents are physical objects

The glass showering down is more like sense 4 "rain abundantly" in terms of physical objects falling, but the syntax matches sense 1 or 5.

Actually, looking at this again - "shower us with glass" means glass would rain down on us. The windows would break and glass would fall like rain. This is closest to sense 4 "rain abundantly" even though the exact syntactic pattern differs. The physical action of things falling down like rain is the key meaning here.

But the syntax "shower us with glass" is the "shower [recipient] with [substance]" pattern, which matches senses 1 and 5 better than sense 4.

Sense 1 mentions "also used with abstract nouns" implying it's primarily for concrete things but can also be used with abstract nouns. "He was showered with praise" uses an abstract noun (praise).

Sense 5 "provide abundantly with" - "He showered her with presents" - this is about giving generously.

In the earthquake context, the windows buckling would cause glass to rain down on them - it's not about generous provision, but about physical objects falling. The closest match considering both syntax and meaning might be sense 4, but the syntax doesn't quite match.

Actually, thinking about it more carefully - "shower us with glass" is using "shower" to mean "cause to fall upon us in abundance" - the glass would rain down. This is essentially the "rain abundantly" meaning adapted to the transitive "shower [someone] with [something]" construction.

Sense 1 "expend profusely" doesn't quite fit because no one is intentionally expending glass.

Sense 5 "provide abundantly with" doesn't fit because it's not about provision.

Sense 4 "rain abundantly" captures the meaning best - the glass would rain down on them, even though the exact syntactic pattern is slightly different from the example.

Actually, let me reconsider. The construction "shower [someone] with [something]" is a standard English construction. Looking at the senses:

- Sense 1: "expend profusely" - passive "He was showered with praise"
- Sense 5: "provide abundantly with" - "He showered her with presents"

Both use "with" but in different patterns. Sense 5 uses the active "X showered Y with Z" which matches "shower us with glass."

The meaning in context is that the glass would come down on them in abundance - they would be pelted with glass. This is close to sense 5 "provide abundantly with" but the connotation of "provide" suggests intentional generosity.

Sense 1 "expend profusely" could also work - the windows would "expend" glass profusely on them.

Hmm, but neither sense 1 nor 5 really captures the "raining down" aspect well.

Looking at WordNet more carefully, sense 4 "rain abundantly" with "shower down" - this is about things falling like rain. The context "shower us with glass" is about glass falling/raining down on them.

I think sense 4 is the best match for the semantic meaning, even though the syntactic pattern differs slightly from the example. The core meaning of "shower" here is "to fall or cause to fall in abundance like rain."

But wait - looking at the example for sense 4: "Meteors showered down over half of Australia" - this is intransitive. The context uses "shower us with glass" which is transitive.

Actually, I think the best answer is sense 1 "expend profusely; also used with abstract nouns." The example "He was showered with praise" shows the "showered with" construction. In context, "shower us with glass" means glass would be expended profusely upon them - the windows would break and send glass falling on them in abundance.

Sense 5 "provide abundantly with" with example "He showered her with presents" - this has the same syntactic pattern "showered [someone] with [something]" but "provide" suggests intentional giving.

The key difference between sense 1 and sense 5:
- Sense 1: expend profusely (could be unintentional, just means to send forth in abundance)
- Sense 5: provide abundantly with (suggests provision, giving)

In the earthquake context, no one is providing glass - the windows are breaking and glass is falling. "Expend profusely" fits better than "provide abundantly with."

Actually, I'm now leaning towards sense 1. The definition "expend profusely" can apply to things being sent forth in abundance, whether intentionally or not. The glass would be expended profusely upon them.

But let me reconsider sense 4 one more time. "Rain abundantly" - the glass would rain down. The syntactic pattern is different, but WordNet senses don't always capture all syntactic patterns.

Hmm, looking at this from a different angle - "shower us with glass" is a very common English construction meaning "cause glass to rain down on us." The most natural interpretation is that glass would fall like rain on them.

I think the answer is sense 4 "rain abundantly" because:
1. The core meaning is about things falling in abundance like rain
2. Glass showering down from buckling windows is precisely this - glass raining down
3. The "shower down" synonym reinforces this

The syntactic difference (transitive vs intransitive) is a minor variation that doesn't change the core sense.

Actually, wait. Let me look at this more carefully.

Sense 4: "rain abundantly" - synonyms: "shower down" - example: "Meteors showered down over half of Australia"

This is clearly intransitive - things showering down on their own.

Sense 1: "expend profusely; also used with abstract nouns" - example: "He was showered with praise"

This can be transitive (in passive) - someone being showered with something.

The context "shower us with glass" is transitive - [windows would] shower us with glass.

Between sense 1 and sense 4:
- Sense 1 matches the syntactic pattern better
- Sense 4 matches the semantic meaning better (things raining down)

I think I need to go with the sense that best captures the meaning. "Shower us with glass" means glass would rain down on us. The closest sense is...

Actually, looking at this again, I think sense 1 is the best match. "Expend profusely" - the windows would expend glass profusely on them. The "also used with abstract nouns" note suggests this sense can be used with both concrete and abstract nouns. Glass is concrete, so this works.

The example "He was showered with praise" uses the passive voice, but the same sense can be used in active voice: "shower us with glass."

I'll go with sense 1.

Wait, but "expend profusely" implies intentional expenditure, which doesn't fit the earthquake context where no one is intentionally expending glass.

Let me look at sense 5 again: "provide abundantly with" - "He showered her with presents." This also implies intentional provision.

Neither sense 1 nor 5 perfectly fits because both imply intentionality, but the earthquake context is unintentional.

Sense 4 "rain abundantly" is the only one that captures the unintentional, natural falling aspect.

I think I need to go with sense 4, accepting that the syntactic pattern differs from the example but the semantic meaning is the best match.

Actually, let me reconsider one more time. In WordNet, senses are often distinguished by subtle semantic differences. Let me look at what distinguishes these senses:

1. "expend profusely; also used with abstract nouns" - about expending things (could be abstract)
2. "spray or sprinkle with" - about spraying/sprinkling (like rice at a wedding)
3. "take a shower; wash one's body" - about bathing
4. "rain abundantly" - about things raining down (like meteors)
5. "provide abundantly with" - about providing/giving (like presents)

The context "shower us with glass" - glass would rain down on them from breaking windows. This is most similar to:
- Sense 4 (rain abundantly) in terms of the physical action
- Sense 1 or 5 in terms of syntactic pattern

I think sense 4 is the best semantic match. The glass would rain down on them. Even though the example uses intransitive "showered down," the core meaning of "rain abundantly" fits the context best.

Final answer: sense 4

Hmm, but actually I realize I should think about this differently. The construction "shower [someone] with [something]" is a specific usage. Looking at which senses use this construction:

- Sense 1: "He was showered with praise" (passive, but shows "with" construction)
- Sense 5: "He showered her with presents" (active "shower [someone] with [something]")

The context uses "shower us with glass" which is the active "shower [someone] with [something]" pattern, matching sense 5.

But semantically, "provide abundantly with" doesn't fit the earthquake context.

Let me think about what "shower us with glass" actually means: the windows would break and glass would fall on them in abundance. It's about glass raining down on them.

I think the answer depends on whether we prioritize:
- Syntactic pattern matching → sense 5
- Semantic meaning matching → sense 4

In WordNet WSD, the semantic meaning should take priority. The core meaning of "shower" in this context is "to cause to rain down in abundance" - glass would rain down on them.

Sense 4 "rain abundantly" is the best match.

Actually, I just realized something. Let me re-read the senses:

Sense 4: "rain abundantly" - this is about rain (water) or things falling like rain. The example "Meteors showered down" shows this can apply to non-water things falling.

But "shower us with glass" is transitive - someone/something is showering us with glass. Sense 4 seems intransitive based on the example.

In English, "shower" can be both transitive and intransitive:
- Intransitive: "It showered" (rained lightly) or "Meteors showered down"
- Transitive: "Shower us with glass" or "He showered her with presents"

The transitive use of "shower" meaning "to cause to fall in abundance on" is captured by which sense?

Looking at the senses again:
1. "expend profusely" - can be transitive
4. "rain abundantly" - seems intransitive based on example

If sense 4 is strictly intransitive, then it doesn't fit "shower us with glass."

But actually, WordNet senses don't always specify transitivity clearly. The definition "rain abundantly" could include the transitive use "to cause [something] to rain abundantly on [someone]."

I'm going to go with sense 4 because the semantic meaning of "rain abundantly" best captures what's happening - glass would rain down on them. The syntactic pattern is a secondary consideration.

Wait, let me reconsider one more time.

Looking at sense 1: "expend profusely; also used with abstract nouns" - example: "He was showered with praise"

The definition says "expend profusely" - this means to spend/use/give out abundantly. "Showered with praise" means praise was expended profusely on him.

In the context "shower us with glass" - glass would be expended profusely on us (glass would come at us in abundance). This fits sense 1's definition.

The "also used with abstract nouns" note suggests the primary use is with concrete nouns, which glass is.

Sense 1 might actually be the best fit after all:
- It matches the syntactic pattern ("showered with")
- "Expend profusely" can mean to send forth in abundance (glass sent forth from breaking windows)
- It can be used with concrete nouns like glass

Hmm, but "expend" usually implies intentional use/spending, which doesn't fit the unintentional breaking of windows.

Let me look at this from the perspective of the examples:
- Sense 1: "He was showered with praise" - receiving something in abundance
- Sense 5: "He showered her with presents" - giving something in abundance

In the context "shower us with glass" - the windows would cause glass to come at us in abundance. This is more like sense 4 (things raining down) than sense 1 (expending) or sense 5 (providing).

I'm going to commit to sense 4 as my final answer. The core meaning is that glass would rain down on them, which is best captured by "rain abundantly."

Actually, no. Let me think about this more carefully.

The sentence is: "Endless seconds wondering if those huge windows would buckle and shower us with glass."

Subject: those huge windows
Verb: shower
Object: us
Prepositional phrase: with glass

The windows would shower us with glass = the windows would cause glass to fall on us in abundance.

This is a transitive construction. Looking at the senses:

Sense 4: "rain abundantly" - example: "Meteors showered down" - this is intransitive (no object). The subject (meteors) showers down.

In "shower us with glass," the subject (windows) is causing glass to shower on us. This is transitive - there's an object (us) being showered with something (glass).

Sense 4 doesn't seem to fit the transitive pattern. The transitive senses are 1, 2, and 5.

Sense 1: "expend profusely" - example: "He was showered with praise" - transitive (passive)
Sense 2: "spray or sprinkle with" - example: "The guests showered rice on the couple" - transitive
Sense 5: "provide abundantly with" - example: "He showered her with presents" - transitive

Of these, which best fits "shower us with glass"?

Sense 2 "spray or sprinkle with" - glass isn't being sprayed or sprinkled. This doesn't fit.

Sense 1 "expend profusely" vs Sense 5 "provide abundantly with":
- Both use the "shower [someone] with [something]" pattern
- Sense 1's example is passive ("was showered with")
- Sense 5's example is active ("showered her with")

"Shower us with glass" is active, matching sense 5's pattern.

But semantically, "provide abundantly with" suggests intentional provision, which doesn't fit.

Sense 1 "expend profusely" - this could work if we interpret "expend" broadly as "send forth" rather than "intentionally spend." The windows would send forth glass profusely.

Hmm, I think sense 1 is the better fit because:
1. "Expend profusely" can be interpreted as "send forth in abundance" (not necessarily intentional)
2. The example "showered with praise" shows the "with" construction
3. The note "also used with abstract nouns" suggests primary use with concrete nouns (glass is concrete)

But actually, looking at the examples more carefully:
- Sense 1: "He was showered with praise" - recipient is subject (passive)
- Sense 5: "He showered her with presents" - giver is subject (active)

In "shower us with glass" - the windows (source) are the subject, and us (recipients) are the object. This matches sense 5's pattern where the source is the subject.

But "provide abundantly with" implies generosity/intentionality...

OK, I think I'm overthinking this. Let me just go with the best overall match.

The context is about glass falling/raining down on people during an earthquake. The windows would break and glass would come down on them.

Sense 4 "rain abundantly" captures the falling/raining aspect but seems intransitive.
Sense 1 "expend profusely" captures the abundance but implies intentional expenditure.
Sense 5 "provide abundantly with" captures the transitive pattern but implies provision.

I think sense 4 is the best semantic match despite the syntactic mismatch. The core meaning of "shower" here is "to rain/fall in abundance."

Final answer: sense 4

Hmm, but I want to reconsider one more time.

Actually, looking at WordNet more carefully, the senses might not be as strictly divided by transitivity as I'm assuming. The definition "rain abundantly" could encompass both:
- Intransitive: "Meteors showered down"
- Transitive: "The explosion showered us with debris"

The core meaning is about things falling/raining in abundance.

In the context "shower us with glass" - glass would rain down on us. This is the "rain abundantly" sense applied transitively.

I'm confident in sense 4 as my answer.

Actually, wait. I just want to double-check by considering all senses one more time:

1. "expend profusely; also used with abstract nouns" - "He was showered with praise" - This is about bestowing/expending things (often abstract) in abundance. Not quite right for glass falling during an earthquake.

2. "spray or sprinkle with" - "The guests showered rice on the couple" - This is about spraying/sprinkling small things. Glass fragments could be seen as being sprinkled, but "spray" doesn't fit well.

3. "take a shower; wash one's body in the shower" - Not relevant.

4. "rain abundantly" - "Meteors showered down over half of Australia" - This is about things falling like rain. Glass falling from breaking windows fits this.

5. "provide abundantly with" - "He showered her with presents" - This is about giving/providing generously. Doesn't fit the earthquake context.

Sense 4 is clearly the best match. The glass would rain down on them.

Final answer: sense 4

But actually, I realize there's a syntactic issue. "Shower us with glass" has the pattern:
- Subject: windows
- Verb: shower
- Direct object: us
- Prepositional object: with glass

This means "us" is being showered, and "glass" is what's being showered on us.

Sense 4 "rain abundantly" with example "Meteors showered down" has:
- Subject: meteors
- Verb: showered
- Adverb: down

This is intransitive - meteors are doing the showering (raining).

These are different syntactic patterns. But they share the core meaning of "things falling in abundance."

In WordNet, I believe senses can have multiple syntactic frames. The definition "rain abundantly" could cover both:
- "Meteors showered down" (meteors rained)
- "Windows would shower us with glass" (windows would cause glass to rain on us)

I'll go with sense 4.

Hmm, but let me reconsider sense 1 one more time.

Sense 1: "expend profusely; also used with abstract nouns"
- Example: "He was showered with praise"
- This means praise was expended profusely on him.

In the context: "windows would shower us with glass"
- This means glass would be expended profusely on us (glass would come at us in abundance).

The definition "expend profusely" could fit if we interpret "expend" as "send forth" or "discharge" rather than "intentionally spend." When windows break, they "expend" or "release" glass.

Also, the note "also used with abstract nouns" suggests this sense is primarily for concrete nouns (like glass), with abstract nouns (like praise) being a secondary use.

Sense 1 might actually be the intended sense for "shower us with glass":
- It matches the "shower [someone] with [something]" pattern
- "Expend profusely" can mean to send forth in abundance
- Glass is a concrete noun, which is the primary use of this sense

But the example "He was showered with praise" uses an abstract noun (praise), which is the secondary use according to the definition.

Argh, this is difficult. Let me just make a decision.

Looking at the overall picture:
- Sense 4 best captures the semantic meaning (things raining down)
- Sense 1 matches the syntactic pattern better

In WSD, semantic meaning should take priority. The core meaning of "shower" in this context is "to rain/fall in abundance" - glass would rain down on them.

I'm going with sense 4.

Final answer: {"sense_index": 4}

Wait, actually, I want to reconsider one more time.

I've been assuming that sense 4 is intransitive only, but let me think about whether "rain abundantly" can be transitive.

"Rain" can be transitive: "The gods rained blessings on them" or "The explosion rained debris on us."

Similarly, "shower" in the sense of "rain abundantly" could be transitive: "The explosion showered us with debris" = "The explosion rained debris on us."

So sense 4 "rain abundantly" could cover both:
- Intransitive: "Meteors showered down"
- Transitive: "Windows would shower us with glass"

This makes sense 4 the best fit - it captures both the semantic meaning (raining down) and can accommodate the syntactic pattern.

Final answer: {"sense_index": 4}

Actually, I realize I should also consider that WordNet might distinguish senses based on syntactic patterns. Let me look at the sense numbers:

Sense 1: shower%2:40:00:: - 2:40 (verb, category 40)
Sense 2: shower%2:35:00:: - 2:35 (verb, category 35)
Sense 3: shower%2:29:00:: - 2:29 (verb, category 29)
Sense 4: shower%2:43:00:: - 2:43 (verb, category 43)
Sense 5: shower%2:34:12:: - 2:34 (verb, category 34)

The second number after "2:" is the syntactic/semantic category. Different numbers suggest different syntactic patterns or semantic domains.

I'm not sure what these category numbers mean exactly, but the fact that sense 4 has a different category (43) from senses 1, 2, and 5 (40, 35, 34) might indicate a different syntactic pattern.

But without knowing the exact category meanings, I can't use this information effectively.

I'll stick with my decision: sense 4 "rain abundantly" is the best match because the core meaning is about glass raining/falling down on them.

Final answer: {"sense_index": 4}

Hmm, actually, one more consideration. Let me look at the syntactic patterns more carefully:

Sense 1: "He was showered with praise" - Pattern: [recipient] was showered with [substance] (passive)
Sense 2: "The guests showered rice on the couple" - Pattern: [agent] showered [substance] on [recipient]
Sense 4: "Meteors showered down" - Pattern: [substance] showered down (intransitive)
Sense 5: "He showered her with presents" - Pattern: [agent] showered [recipient] with [substance]

The context "shower us with glass" - Pattern: [agent] shower [recipient] with [substance]
- [agent] = windows
- [recipient] = us
- [substance] = glass

This matches sense 5's pattern: "[agent] showered [recipient] with [substance]"

But semantically, "provide abundantly with" doesn't fit the earthquake context.

Hmm, but WordNet senses are defined by meaning, not syntax. The same sense can have multiple syntactic realizations.

OK here's my final reasoning:

The context "shower us with glass" means glass would rain down on us. The core semantic component is "things raining/falling in abundance."

Sense 4 "rain abundantly" captures this core meaning. Even though the example is intransitive, the sense can be realized transitively as well.

Sense 5 "provide abundantly with" matches the syntax but not the semantics (no one is intentionally providing glass).

Sense 1 "expend profusely" is closer but "expend" implies intentional use, which doesn't fit.

I'm going with sense 4.

{"sense_index": 4}

Hmm, but actually, let me reconsider sense 1 one more time.

Looking at the definition: "expend profusely; also used with abstract nouns"

The phrase "also used with abstract nouns" is interesting. It suggests that this sense is primarily used with concrete nouns, but can also be used with abstract nouns.

In the example "He was showered with praise" - praise is abstract.

If this sense is primarily for concrete nouns, then "glass" (concrete) would fit the primary use.

"Expend profusely" - the windows would expend (send forth/release) glass profusely.

This could work. But "expend" typically implies intentional spending/using, which doesn't fit the unintentional breaking of windows.

OK, I've spent too much time on this. Let me just go with my gut feeling.

The context is about glass raining down on people during an earthquake. The most natural interpretation of "shower us with glass" is "cause glass to rain down on us."

Sense 4 "rain abundantly" is the best match for this meaning.

{"sense_index": 4}

Actually, I just want to do one final check. Let me search my memory for similar uses of "shower":

"The explosion showered us with debris" - debris rained down on us
"The roof collapsed and showered them with tiles" - tiles rained down on them

These are transitive uses of "shower" meaning "to cause [substance] to rain down on [recipient]."

This is exactly what's happening in the context: "windows would shower us with glass" = windows would cause glass to rain down on us.

This transitive use of "shower" meaning "to rain on" is best captured by sense 4 "rain abundantly."

Final answer: {"sense_index": 4}

No wait, I think I might be wrong. Let me reconsider.

Looking at the senses again:

Sense 1: "expend profusely; also used with abstract nouns" - example: "He was showered with praise"
Sense 4: "rain abundantly" - example: "Meteors showered down over half of Australia"

The key difference:
- Sense 1 is transitive (someone expends something on someone)
- Sense 4 is intransitive (something rains/showers down)

"Shower us with glass" is transitive. So it should match sense 1, not sense 4.

But "expend profusely" doesn't quite fit the meaning of glass falling during an earthquake...

Hmm, but maybe "expend" here is being used in a broader sense of "send forth" or "discharge." When windows break, they "expend" or "release" glass.

Also, the note "also used with abstract nouns" suggests this sense works with both concrete (glass) and abstract (praise) nouns.

I think sense 1 might be the better answer after all:
- It matches the transitive syntactic pattern
- "Expend profusely" can mean "send forth in abundance"
- It works with concrete nouns like glass

But I'm still not 100% sure. Let me think about what "expend" means:
- To spend or use up (resource)
- To pay out

"Expend profusely" = "spend/use/pay out abundantly"

This does imply intentional use, which doesn't fit the earthquake context...

But in WordNet, the definition might be schematic and not capture all nuances. The example "He was showered with praise" shows this sense being used for things being bestowed on someone.

"Shower us with glass" - glass would be bestowed on us (in abundance). This fits sense 1.

OK, I think I need to make a final decision. Let me weigh the options:

Sense 1:
+ Matches transitive syntactic pattern
+ "Expend profusely" can be interpreted as "send forth in abundance"
- "Expend" implies intentional use, which doesn't fit

Sense 4:
+ Captures the semantic meaning of "raining down"
- Example is intransitive, doesn't match syntactic pattern

I think syntactic pattern matching is important in WSD. The transitive "shower [someone] with [something]" pattern is specifically associated with senses 1 and 5 (based on examples).

Between sense 1 and sense 5:
- Sense 1: "expend profusely" - example with "showered with"
- Sense 5: "provide abundantly with" - example with "showered [someone] with"

Sense 5's example "He showered her with presents" matches the active transitive pattern of "shower us with glass."

But "provide abundantly with" implies intentional provision, which doesn't fit.

Sense 1's example "He was showered with praise" is passive, but the sense can be used actively too: "shower us with glass" = "expend glass profusely on us."

I think sense 1 is the better fit because:
1. It matches the transitive pattern
2. "Expend profusely" is more neutral than "provide abundantly with" (doesn't imply generosity)
3. The "also used with abstract nouns" note suggests primary use with concrete nouns (glass)

Actually, wait. Let me reconsider the syntactic patterns one more time.

Sense 1 example: "He was showered with praise"
- Pattern: [recipient] was showered with [substance]
- Passive voice

Context: "shower us with glass"
- Pattern: [agent] shower [recipient] with [substance]
- Active voice

These are different patterns (passive vs active). But they're both transitive.

Sense 5 example: "He showered her with presents"
- Pattern: [agent] showered [recipient] with [substance]
- Active voice

Context: "shower us with glass"
- Pattern: [agent] shower [recipient] with [substance]
- Active voice

These are the same pattern (active, transitive).

So sense 5 matches the syntactic pattern exactly. But "provide abundantly with" doesn't fit the semantics.

Hmm, but in WSD, maybe the syntactic pattern is part of what defines the sense. If sense 5 is specifically for the active transitive "shower [someone] with [something]" pattern, then it might be the correct sense regardless of the "provide" connotation.

Actually, no. The definition "provide abundantly with" is the meaning of the sense. If the meaning doesn't fit, it's not the right sense, even if the syntax matches.

OK let me think about this differently. What does "shower us with glass" actually mean?

"Shower us with glass" = cause glass to fall on us in abundance = glass would rain down on us

The core meaning is "rain/fall in abundance." This is sense 4.

The fact that it's used transitively doesn't change the core meaning. "Rain" can also be transitive: "The gods rained fire on the city."

I'm going with sense 4. The core meaning of "shower" in this context is "to rain/fall in abundance," which is exactly what sense 4 captures.

{"sense_index": 4}

OK I need to just commit to an answer. Let me think about this one final time.

The question is: which WordNet sense best captures the meaning of "shower" in "shower us with glass"?

The meaning is: glass would fall/rain down on us in abundance (from breaking windows).

Sense 4 "rain abundantly" directly captures this meaning. The example "Meteors showered down" shows this sense being used for things falling like rain.

Yes, the context uses a transitive construction, but the core meaning is still "rain abundantly." WordNet senses are defined by meaning, and the transitive use of "rain abundantly" is a natural extension.

I'm committing to sense 4.

{"sense_index": 4}

Hmm, actually, I realize I should consider one more thing. Let me look at whether WordNet would typically separate transitive and intransitive uses into different senses.

In WordNet, senses are typically distinguished by meaning, not syntax. The same sense can have multiple syntactic frames. For example, "eat" has one sense that can be both transitive ("eat an apple") and intransitive ("let's eat").

So sense 4 "rain abundantly" could have both:
- Intransitive: "Meteors showered down"
- Transitive: "Windows would shower us with glass"

This supports my choice of sense 4.

{"sense_index": 4}

OK, I'm going with sense 4. Final answer.

{"sense_index": 4}

Hmm, actually, let me reconsider one final time. I want to make sure I'm not overthinking this.

The five senses are:
1. expend profusely; also used with abstract nouns (lavish) - "He was showered with praise"
2. spray or sprinkle with - "The guests showered rice on the couple"
3. take a shower; wash one's body in the shower - "You should shower after vigorous exercise"
4. rain abundantly (shower down) - "Meteors showered down over half of Australia"
5. provide abundantly with - "He showered her with presents"

Context: "shower us with glass" - glass would fall on us in abundance from breaking windows.

The core meaning is "things falling/raining in abundance." This is sense 4.

Sense 1 "expend profusely" is about expending/bestowing things, which is different.
Sense 5 "provide abundantly with" is about providing/giving things, which is different.

Sense 4 "rain abundantly" is the only one that captures the "falling/raining" aspect.

Final answer: {"sense_index": 4}

Actually, you know what, let me reconsider sense 1 one more time.

Sense 1: "expend profusely; also used with abstract nouns" - synonyms: lavish - example: "He was showered with praise"

The synonym "lavish" means "to bestow generously" or "to expend profusely." This is about giving/bestowing things in abundance.

In the context "shower us with glass" - glass would be bestowed on us in abundance. The windows would "lavish" glass on us (in a negative sense).

Hmm, this could work. But "lavish" implies intentional generosity, which doesn't fit.

Sense 4 "rain abundantly" - synonym: "shower down" - this is about things falling/raining, not about bestowing.

The context is about glass falling from breaking windows, not about someone bestowing glass. So sense 4 fits better.

Final answer: {"sense_index": 4}

OK, I'm confident in sense 4. Let me finalize my answer.

{"sense_index": 4}


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

[User]
Target lemma: glass
Target surface form: glass
Context:
That's usually how long it takes for the temblors to pass. This time, it just got stronger and then the building started shaking violently up and down as though it were a child's toy block that was being tossed. 12:06 a.m. HRH: I was in the Berkeley Main library when it hit. Endless seconds wondering if those huge windows would buckle and shower us with <t>glass</t>. Only a few books fell in the reading room.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=glass%1:27:00:: | definition=a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
2. sense_key=glass%1:06:00:: | definition=a container for holding liquids while drinking | synonyms=drinking glass
3. sense_key=glass%1:23:00:: | definition=the quantity a glass will hold | synonyms=glassful
4. sense_key=glass%1:06:03:: | definition=a small refracting telescope | synonyms=field glass, spyglass
5. sense_key=glass%1:06:01:: | definition=an amphetamine derivative (trade name Methedrine) used in the form of a crystalline hydrochloride; used as a stimulant to the nervous system and as an appetite suppressant | synonyms=methamphetamine, methamphetamine hydrochloride, Methedrine, meth, deoxyephedrine, chalk
6. sense_key=glass%1:06:02:: | definition=a mirror; usually a ladies' dressing mirror | synonyms=looking glass
7. sense_key=glass%1:06:04:: | definition=glassware collectively | examples=She collected old glass

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

reasoning_content:
The context is about an earthquake, windows buckling and showering people with "glass". This refers to the material glass - a brittle transparent solid.
Sense 1: a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure - this fits perfectly.
Sense 7: glassware collectively - this could fit, but "shower us with glass" refers to the shards of the solid material, so sense 1 is better.


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

[User]
Target lemma: book
Target surface form: books
Context:
This time, it just got stronger and then the building started shaking violently up and down as though it were a child's toy block that was being tossed. 12:06 a.m. HRH: I was in the Berkeley Main library when it hit. Endless seconds wondering if those huge windows would buckle and shower us with glass. Only a few <t>books</t> fell in the reading room. Then the auto paint shop fire sent an evil-looking cloud of black smoke into the air.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=book%1:10:00:: | definition=a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together) | examples=I am reading a good book on economics
2. sense_key=book%1:06:00:: | definition=physical objects consisting of a number of pages bound together | synonyms=volume | examples=he used a large book as a doorstop
3. sense_key=book%1:10:02:: | definition=a compilation of the known facts regarding something or someone | synonyms=record, record book | examples=Al Smith used to say, `Let's look at the record'; his name is in all the record books
4. sense_key=book%1:10:01:: | definition=a written version of a play or other dramatic composition; used in preparing for a performance | synonyms=script, playscript
5. sense_key=book%1:21:00:: | definition=a record in which commercial accounts are recorded | synonyms=ledger, leger, account book, book of account | examples=they got a subpoena to examine our books
6. sense_key=book%1:14:01:: | definition=a collection of playing cards satisfying the rules of a card game
7. sense_key=book%1:14:00:: | definition=a collection of rules or prescribed standards on the basis of which decisions are made | synonyms=rule book | examples=they run things by the book around here
8. sense_key=book%1:10:05:: | definition=the sacred writings of Islam revealed by God to the prophet Muhammad during his life at Mecca and Medina | synonyms=Koran, Quran, al-Qur'an
9. sense_key=book%1:10:04:: | definition=the sacred writings of the Christian religions | synonyms=Bible, Christian Bible, Good Book, Holy Scripture, Holy Writ, Scripture | examples=he went to carry the Word to the heathen
10. sense_key=book%1:10:03:: | definition=a major division of a long written composition | examples=the book of Isaiah
11. sense_key=book%1:06:02:: | definition=a number of sheets (ticket or stamps etc.) bound together on one edge | examples=he bought a book of stamps

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

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

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

reasoning_content:
The context describes books falling in a library reading room during an earthquake. The key phrase is "Only a few books fell in the reading room." This refers to physical books in a library - they are physical objects that can fall. The context is about the physical objects falling, not about reading them or their content.

Sense 1: "a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)" - example: "I am reading a good book on economics" - this is about the content/work.

Sense 2: "physical objects consisting of a number of pages bound together" - synonyms=volume - example: "he used a large book as a doorstop" - this emphasizes the physical object.

In the context, the books are falling in a library reading room during an earthquake. The emphasis is on them as physical objects that fell. The fact that they are in a library reading room suggests they are regular books (published works), but the focus is on them physically falling.

Actually, let me reconsider. The distinction between sense 1 and sense 2 is subtle. Sense 1 focuses on the written work/composition that has been published, while sense 2 focuses on the physical objects. In this context, "books fell" - the physical objects fell. This seems to align more with sense 2, which emphasizes the physical object aspect. The example for sense 2 is "he used a large book as a doorstop" which focuses on the physical properties.

However, one could argue that these are library books - they are books in the usual sense of published works. The fact that they fell is just what happened to them physically, but they are still "books" in the sense of published works.

Looking at this more carefully: in a library reading room, the books that fell are regular books - published works. The sentence is about the books (published works) falling during the earthquake. The sense is about what kind of objects they are - they are books (published works) that happened to fall.

But WordNet sense 2 specifically emphasizes "physical objects consisting of a number of pages bound together" - this is about the physical artifact. The example "he used a large book as a doorstop" emphasizes the physical properties.

In this context, the books are in a library, and they fell during an earthquake. The emphasis is on them as physical objects that can fall. But they are also clearly published works.

I think sense 1 is the more standard sense of "book" - a written work or composition that has been published. The books in a library are books in this sense. The fact that they fell is just what happened to them. The sentence isn't emphasizing their physical properties (like weight or size for a doorstop), but rather that these books (published works) fell.

Actually, re-reading: "Only a few books fell in the reading room" - this is about physical books falling. The physical nature is emphasized by the verb "fell." But this doesn't necessarily mean we need the "physical object" sense. Most people would understand "books fell" as books in the standard sense (sense 1) that physically fell.

I'll go with sense 1, as it's the most common sense and the books in a library are published works. The fact that they fell doesn't change the sense - it's just describing what happened to them.

Wait, but let me reconsider once more. Sense 2's definition is "physical objects consisting of a number of pages bound together" with synonym "volume." The key distinction is:
- Sense 1: focuses on the content/written work
- Sense 2: focuses on the physical artifact

In this context, the books are falling during an earthquake. The physical nature is what matters - they are physical objects that fell. But does that mean the sense changes?

Think about it this way: "I am reading a good book" - sense 1 (the content). "He used a book as a doorstop" - sense 2 (the physical object). "Books fell in the reading room" - this is about physical books that fell, but they are still books in the standard sense.

I think the distinction is subtle, but in this context, the books are regular library books. They are being described as falling, but that doesn't change their fundamental nature as published works. The sense is still sense 1.

But actually, I think the key question is: does the context emphasize the physical object nature or the content nature? In this case, the books are falling - this emphasizes their physical nature. But they are in a library reading room, which is where you go to read books (content).

I'll go with sense 1 as the best answer. The books in a library are published works, and the sentence is about these published works falling during an earthquake. The primary sense is "a written work or composition that has been published."

Hmm, but let me think again. In WordNet, sense distinctions are fine-grained. The fact that the books are falling (physical action) and the concern is about physical damage (glass showering, books falling) suggests the physical object sense might be more appropriate.

Actually, I think I'm overthinking this. Let me look at it from a different angle:

- Sense 1 example: "I am reading a good book on economics" - the book is being read, emphasis on content
- Sense 2 example: "he used a large book as a doorstop" - the book is being used as a physical object, emphasis on physical properties

In our context: "Only a few books fell in the reading room" - the books fell, emphasis on physical objects falling. This seems closer to sense 2's emphasis on physical objects.

But wait - the books in a library are books in the most common sense. They are published works. The fact that they fell doesn't change that. If I say "the book fell off the shelf," I'm still talking about a book in the standard sense (sense 1), not the "doorstop" sense (sense 2).

I think the distinction is:
- Sense 1: book as a published work (the normal meaning)
- Sense 2: book as a physical object, emphasizing its physical form rather than its content

In "books fell in the reading room," the books are library books - published works. They fell, but they're still books in the standard sense. I'll go with sense 1.

Actually, you know what, let me reconsider one more time. The WordNet sense 2 definition says "physical objects consisting of a number of pages bound together." In a library, the books on the shelves are indeed physical objects. When they fall during an earthquake, the context emphasizes their physical nature. The question is whether this shifts the sense.

I think in most WSD tasks, "books fell in the library" would be tagged as sense 1 (the standard sense), because the books are still understood as published works. The physical falling is just what happened to them.

Let me go with sense 1.

No wait, I need to be more careful. Let me re-read the definitions:

Sense 1: "a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)"
Sense 2: "physical objects consisting of a number of pages bound together"

The key difference: Sense 1 is about the written work/composition (content), Sense 2 is about the physical object (form).

In "Only a few books fell in the reading room" - the books are falling. This is about physical objects. But these physical objects are books (published works).

I think the answer depends on what the sentence is really about. Is it about:
(a) Published works that happened to fall - sense 1
(b) Physical objects that fell - sense 2

In the context of an earthquake, the concern is about physical objects falling and causing damage or being damaged. The books are mentioned as physical objects that fell. But they are still "books" in the common sense.

I think I'll go with sense 1. In most contexts, "books" refers to published works, and the fact that they fell doesn't change the sense. The library reading room has books (published works) that fell during the earthquake.

Final answer: sense 1.

Hmm, but actually, let me reconsider one final time. The instruction says "Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense."

The context emphasizes:
- Building shaking violently
- Windows buckling
- Books falling
- Physical damage/danger

The emphasis is clearly on the physical nature of the books - they are physical objects that fell. This aligns with sense 2's definition: "physical objects consisting of a number of pages bound together."

But the example for sense 2 is "he used a large book as a doorstop" - which is a very specific use case where the physical properties matter more than the content.

In our context, the books are in a library reading room. They are regular books (published works). The fact that they fell during an earthquake doesn't change their fundamental nature.

I think the answer is sense 1. The books in a library are published works. The sentence describes them falling, but they are still books in the standard sense.

Let me go with sense 1 as my final answer.

Actually, I want to reconsider one more time. I've been going back and forth, so let me try to be more systematic.

The sentence: "Only a few books fell in the reading room."

What are these "books"? They are the books in a library reading room. These are published works - written compositions that have been published. This matches sense 1.

Could they be sense 2? Sense 2 is "physical objects consisting of a number of pages bound together." While books are indeed physical objects, the sense 2 definition emphasizes the physical object aspect, as in the doorstop example. In our context, the books are library books - they are there to be read. They are published works that happened to fall during an earthquake.

I believe sense 1 is the correct answer. The books are published works in a library, and the sentence describes them falling during an earthquake.

Final answer: sense 1.

Wait, I want to think about this differently. If someone says "the books fell," what kind of books are they? They are physical books - objects made of pages bound together. In a library, these physical books are also published works. But the act of falling is a physical act that applies to physical objects.

The question is: does the WordNet sense distinction matter here? Sense 1 is about the content (written work), sense 2 is about the form (physical object). When books fall, they fall as physical objects. But they are still books (published works).

I think in most WSD annotations, "books fell" would be tagged as sense 1, because the word "books" in a library context refers to published works. The physical falling is just what happened to them.

Let me go with sense 1 as my final answer.

Hmm, actually, I just realized something. In the context, the books are in a library reading room. They are on shelves or tables. When the earthquake hits, some of them fall. The word "books" here refers to the items in the library - which are published works. The fact that they fell is incidental.

Sense 1: "a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)" - this matches. The books in the library are written works that have been published.

Sense 2: "physical objects consisting of a number of pages bound together" - this also matches, but it emphasizes the physical object aspect.

I think the best answer is sense 1, because in a library context, "books" most naturally refers to published works. The fact that they fell during an earthquake doesn't change the sense.

Final answer: sense 1.

OK wait, I keep going back and forth. Let me just make a decision and stick with it.

The key question: In "Only a few books fell in the reading room," does "books" refer to:
(a) Written works/compositions that have been published (sense 1)
(b) Physical objects consisting of pages bound together (sense 2)

I think the answer is (a). The books in a library reading room are published works. They are there to be read. The fact that they fell during an earthquake is incidental to their nature as books.

If the sentence were "he used a book as a doorstop" or "the book was heavy," then sense 2 might be more appropriate because the physical properties are emphasized.

But "books fell in the reading room" - this is about books (published works) that fell. The sense is sense 1.

Final answer: sense 1. I'm going with this.

Actually, you know what, let me reconsider one more time. I think there's a strong argument for sense 2.

The context is about an earthquake. Things are shaking, windows are buckling, and books are falling. The emphasis is on physical objects and physical events. The books are mentioned as physical objects that fell.

Sense 2's definition: "physical objects consisting of a number of pages bound together" - this emphasizes the physical nature.

In the context of an earthquake, the physical nature of the books is what matters. They are physical objects that can fall. This is different from "I am reading a good book on economics" where the content is what matters.

But counter-argument: even in an earthquake context, the books are still books (published works). The word "books" doesn't change meaning just because they fell.

I think this is a close call, but I'll go with sense 1 because:
1. In a library, "books" most naturally refers to published works
2. The word "books" doesn't change meaning just because they fell
3. The standard sense of "book" is a published work

Final answer: sense 1.

Hmm, but I want to think about what a trained WSD annotator would do. In WordNet, the senses are:
1. book%1:10:00:: - a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
2. book%1:06:00:: - physical objects consisting of a number of pages bound together

The distinction is between content (sense 1) and physical form (sense 2).

In "Only a few books fell in the reading room" - the books fell. This is about physical objects. But the books themselves are published works.

I think a trained annotator might go with sense 2, because the context emphasizes the physical nature of the books (they fell). But I can also see an annotator choosing sense 1 because the books are in a library and are published works.

Let me look at the sense numbers. Sense 1 is in the 1:10 (communication) hierarchy, while sense 2 is in the 1:06 (artifact) hierarchy. This confirms:
- Sense 1: book as a communication (written work)
- Sense 2: book as an artifact (physical object)

In the context of an earthquake with books falling, the artifact sense might be more appropriate. The books are being discussed as physical objects that fell.

But wait - the sentence doesn't say "only a few physical objects fell." It says "only a few books fell." The word "books" is used, and in a library, books are published works.

I think I need to make a decision. Let me go with sense 1 because:
1. "Books" in a library most naturally refers to published works
2. The sentence is about books (published works) that fell during an earthquake
3. The standard sense of "book" is a published work

But I acknowledge that sense 2 is also plausible.

Final answer: sense 1.

Actually, I just thought of another way to think about this. If I replace "books" with a paraphrase:

Sense 1 paraphrase: "Only a few published works fell in the reading room"
Sense 2 paraphrase: "Only a few physical objects consisting of pages bound together fell in the reading room"

Both sound reasonable, but sense 1's paraphrase sounds more natural. We would normally say "books fell" meaning published works fell, not "physical objects consisting of pages fell."

OK, I'm going with sense 1. Final answer.

Hmm, let me reconsider once more. Actually, the paraphrase test isn't quite right because both senses would use the word "book." The question is which sense is activated.

Let me think about it this way: if someone asks "what fell?" the answer is "books." If they then ask "what kind of books?" the answer would be "library books" or "published works" - not "physical objects consisting of pages." This suggests sense 1.

But if someone asks "what properties of the books matter here?" the answer would be "their physical properties - they can fall." This suggests sense 2.

I think the first interpretation is more natural. The books that fell are published works. Their physical properties are relevant to the event (falling), but the word "books" still refers to published works.

Final answer: sense 1. I'm sticking with this.

OK, I've spent way too long on this. Let me just go with sense 1. The books in a library are published works, and the fact that they fell during an earthquake doesn't change the sense of the word "books."

{"sense_index": 1}


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

[User]
Target lemma: fall
Target surface form: fell
Context:
This time, it just got stronger and then the building started shaking violently up and down as though it were a child's toy block that was being tossed. 12:06 a.m. HRH: I was in the Berkeley Main library when it hit. Endless seconds wondering if those huge windows would buckle and shower us with glass. Only a few books <t>fell</t> in the reading room. Then the auto paint shop fire sent an evil-looking cloud of black smoke into the air.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=fall%2:38:03:: | definition=descend in free fall under the influence of gravity | examples=The branch fell from the tree; The unfortunate hiker fell into a crevasse
2. sense_key=fall%2:38:00:: | definition=move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way | synonyms=descend, go down, come down | examples=The temperature is going down; The barometer is falling
3. sense_key=fall%2:30:08:: | definition=pass suddenly and passively into a state of body or mind | examples=fall into a trap; She fell ill
4. sense_key=fall%2:42:03:: | definition=come under, be classified or included | synonyms=come | examples=fall into a category; This comes under a new heading
5. sense_key=fall%2:43:00:: | definition=fall from clouds | synonyms=precipitate, come down | examples=rain, snow and sleet were falling; Vesuvius precipitated its fiery, destructive rage on Herculaneum
6. sense_key=fall%2:41:02:: | definition=suffer defeat, failure, or ruin | examples=We must stand or fall; fall by the wayside
7. sense_key=fall%2:42:00:: | definition=die, as in battle or in a hunt | examples=Many soldiers fell at Verdun; Several deer have fallen to the same gun
8. sense_key=fall%2:42:04:: | definition=touch or seem as if touching visually or audibly | synonyms=shine, strike | examples=Light fell on her face; The sun shone on the fields
9. sense_key=fall%2:40:05:: | definition=be captured | examples=The cities fell to the enemy
10. sense_key=fall%2:30:00:: | definition=occur at a specified time or place | examples=Christmas falls on a Monday this year; The accent falls on the first syllable
11. sense_key=fall%2:30:06:: | definition=decrease in size, extent, or range | synonyms=decrease, diminish, lessen | examples=The amount of homework decreased towards the end of the semester; The cabin pressure fell dramatically
12. sense_key=fall%2:41:01:: | definition=yield to temptation or sin | examples=Adam and Eve fell
13. sense_key=fall%2:41:00:: | definition=lose office or power | examples=The government fell overnight; The Qing Dynasty fell with Sun Yat-sen
14. sense_key=fall%2:40:03:: | definition=to be given by assignment or distribution | examples=The most difficult task fell on the youngest member of the team; The onus fell on us
15. sense_key=fall%2:38:01:: | definition=move in a specified direction | examples=The line of men fall forward
16. sense_key=fall%2:42:02:: | definition=be due | examples=payments fall on the 1st of the month
17. sense_key=fall%2:41:15:: | definition=lose one's chastity | examples=a fallen woman
18. sense_key=fall%2:40:12:: | definition=to be given by right or inheritance | examples=The estate fell to the oldest daughter
19. sense_key=fall%2:40:09:: | definition=come into the possession of | synonyms=accrue | examples=The house accrued to the oldest son
20. sense_key=fall%2:40:08:: | definition=fall to somebody by assignment or lot | synonyms=light | examples=The task fell to me; It fell to me to notify the parents of the victims
21. sense_key=fall%2:40:13:: | definition=be inherited by | synonyms=return, pass, devolve | examples=The estate fell to my sister; The land returned to the family
22. sense_key=fall%2:38:11:: | definition=slope downward | examples=The hills around here fall towards the ocean
23. sense_key=fall%2:38:15:: | definition=lose an upright position suddenly | synonyms=fall down | examples=The vase fell over and the water spilled onto the table; Her hair fell across her forehead
24. sense_key=fall%2:38:14:: | definition=drop oneself to a lower or less erect position | examples=She fell back in her chair; He fell to his knees
25. sense_key=fall%2:35:00:: | definition=fall or flow in a certain way | synonyms=hang, flow | examples=This dress hangs well; Her long black hair flowed down her back
26. sense_key=fall%2:30:11:: | definition=assume a disappointed or sad expression | examples=Her face fell when she heard that she would be laid off; his crest fell
27. sense_key=fall%2:30:14:: | definition=be cast down | examples=his eyes fell
28. sense_key=fall%2:30:10:: | definition=come out; issue | examples=silly phrases fell from her mouth
29. sense_key=fall%2:30:09:: | definition=be born, used chiefly of lambs | examples=The lambs fell in the afternoon
30. sense_key=fall%2:30:12:: | definition=begin vigorously | examples=The prisoners fell to work right away
31. sense_key=fall%2:30:15:: | definition=go as if by falling | examples=Grief fell from our hearts
32. sense_key=fall%2:30:13:: | definition=come as if by falling | synonyms=descend, settle | examples=Night fell; Silence fell

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

reasoning_content:
The context describes books falling during an earthquake. "Only a few books fell in the reading room." The books were on shelves and fell due to the shaking. This is about objects descending due to gravity - falling from shelves to the ground.

Sense 1: "descend in free fall under the influence of gravity" - examples: "The branch fell from the tree" - this fits books falling off shelves during an earthquake.

Sense 23: "lose an upright position suddenly" - examples: "The vase fell over" - this could also fit, as books could fall over. But books falling off shelves during an earthquake is more about descending/falling down.

The books fell - they descended from shelves due to gravity during the earthquake shaking. Sense 1 seems best: "descend in free fall under the influence of gravity."

Actually, let me reconsider. Books on shelves during an earthquake - they would fall off shelves and drop to the floor. This is descending in free fall under gravity. Sense 1 fits well.


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

[User]
Target lemma: paint
Target surface form: paint
Context:
12:06 a.m. HRH: I was in the Berkeley Main library when it hit. Endless seconds wondering if those huge windows would buckle and shower us with glass. Only a few books fell in the reading room. Then the auto <t>paint</t> shop fire sent an evil-looking cloud of black smoke into the air. 12:07 a.m.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=paint%1:06:00:: | definition=a substance used as a coating to protect or decorate a surface (especially a mixture of pigment suspended in a liquid); dries to form a hard coating | synonyms=pigment | examples=artists use `paint' and `pigment' interchangeably
2. sense_key=paint%1:15:00:: | definition=(basketball) a space (including the foul line) in front of the basket at each end of a basketball court; usually painted a different color from the rest of the court | synonyms=key | examples=he hit a jump shot from the top of the key; he dominates play in the paint
3. sense_key=paint%1:06:01:: | definition=makeup consisting of a pink or red powder applied to the cheeks | synonyms=rouge, blusher

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

reasoning_content: The context is about an auto paint shop fire. "auto paint shop" refers to a shop that deals with automobile paint - a substance used as a coating to protect or decorate a surface. This matches sense 1: a substance used as a coating to protect or decorate a surface.


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

[User]
Target lemma: shop
Target surface form: shop
Context:
12:06 a.m. HRH: I was in the Berkeley Main library when it hit. Endless seconds wondering if those huge windows would buckle and shower us with glass. Only a few books fell in the reading room. Then the auto paint <t>shop</t> fire sent an evil-looking cloud of black smoke into the air. 12:07 a.m.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=shop%1:06:00:: | definition=a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services | synonyms=store | examples=he bought it at a shop on Cape Cod
2. sense_key=shop%1:06:01:: | definition=small workplace where handcrafts or manufacturing are done | synonyms=workshop
3. sense_key=shop%1:04:00:: | definition=a course of instruction in a trade (as carpentry or electricity) | synonyms=shop class | examples=I built a birdhouse in shop

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

reasoning_content: The context mentions "auto paint shop fire" - this refers to a place where auto painting is done, which is a small workplace where manufacturing/crafts are done. This matches sense 2 (workshop).


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

[User]
Target lemma: fire
Target surface form: fire
Context:
12:06 a.m. HRH: I was in the Berkeley Main library when it hit. Endless seconds wondering if those huge windows would buckle and shower us with glass. Only a few books fell in the reading room. Then the auto paint shop <t>fire</t> sent an evil-looking cloud of black smoke into the air. 12:07 a.m.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=fire%1:11:00:: | definition=the event of something burning (often destructive) | examples=they lost everything in the fire
2. sense_key=fire%1:04:00:: | definition=the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy | synonyms=firing | examples=hold your fire until you can see the whites of their eyes; they retreated in the face of withering enemy fire
3. sense_key=fire%1:22:00:: | definition=the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke | synonyms=flame, flaming | examples=fire was one of our ancestors' first discoveries
4. sense_key=fire%1:06:00:: | definition=a fireplace in which a relatively small fire is burning | examples=they sat by the fire and talked
5. sense_key=fire%1:27:01:: | definition=once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles)
6. sense_key=fire%1:12:00:: | definition=feelings of great warmth and intensity | synonyms=ardor, ardour, fervor, fervour, fervency, fervidness | examples=he spoke with great ardor
7. sense_key=fire%1:27:00:: | definition=fuel that is burning and is used as a means for cooking | examples=put the kettle on the fire; barbecue over an open fire
8. sense_key=fire%1:11:01:: | definition=a severe trial | examples=he went through fire and damnation
9. sense_key=fire%1:10:00:: | definition=intense adverse criticism | synonyms=attack, flak, flack, blast | examples=Clinton directed his fire at the Republican Party; the government has come under attack

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

reasoning_content:
The context describes an "auto paint shop fire" that "sent an evil-looking cloud of black smoke into the air." This is clearly about something burning - a destructive fire at an auto paint shop.

Sense 1: "the event of something burning (often destructive)" with example "they lost everything in the fire" - this fits perfectly. A fire at an auto paint shop that sent black smoke into the air is a destructive burning event.

Sense 3: "the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke" - this is more about the general process of combustion/fire as a phenomenon. The example "fire was one of our ancestors' first discoveries" shows this is a more abstract/elemental sense.

The context is about a specific destructive fire event at a location (auto paint shop), which matches sense 1 best.


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

[User]
Target lemma: send
Target surface form: sent
Context:
12:06 a.m. HRH: I was in the Berkeley Main library when it hit. Endless seconds wondering if those huge windows would buckle and shower us with glass. Only a few books fell in the reading room. Then the auto paint shop fire <t>sent</t> an evil-looking cloud of black smoke into the air. 12:07 a.m.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=send%2:38:01:: | definition=cause to go somewhere | synonyms=direct | examples=The explosion sent the car flying in the air; She sent her children to camp
2. sense_key=send%2:35:00:: | definition=to cause or order to be taken, directed, or transmitted to another place | synonyms=send out | examples=He had sent the dispatches downtown to the proper people and had slept
3. sense_key=send%2:32:00:: | definition=cause to be directed or transmitted to another place | synonyms=mail, post | examples=send me your latest results; I'll mail you the paper when it's written
4. sense_key=send%2:38:00:: | definition=transport commercially | synonyms=transport, ship
5. sense_key=send%2:33:00:: | definition=assign to a station | synonyms=station, post, place
6. sense_key=send%2:32:02:: | definition=transfer | synonyms=get off, send off | examples=The spy sent the classified information off to Russia
7. sense_key=send%2:40:00:: | definition=cause to be admitted; of persons to an institution | synonyms=commit, institutionalize, institutionalise, charge | examples=After the second episode, she had to be committed; he was committed to prison
8. sense_key=send%2:32:03:: | definition=broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television | synonyms=air, broadcast, beam, transmit | examples=We cannot air this X-rated song

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

reasoning_content:
The context is: "Then the auto paint shop fire sent an evil-looking cloud of black smoke into the air."

Here, "sent" means caused the cloud of smoke to go into the air. The fire caused the smoke to go somewhere (into the air).

Sense 1: "cause to go somewhere" with synonym "direct" and example "The explosion sent the car flying in the air; She sent her children to camp". This matches well - the fire sent the smoke into the air, similar to how the explosion sent the car flying in the air.

Sense 2: "to cause or order to be taken, directed, or transmitted to another place" with synonym "send out" - this could also work but is more about dispatches/messages.

Sense 1 is the best fit. The example "The explosion sent the car flying in the air" is very similar to "the fire sent a cloud of smoke into the air."


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

[User]
Target lemma: cloud
Target surface form: cloud
Context:
12:06 a.m. HRH: I was in the Berkeley Main library when it hit. Endless seconds wondering if those huge windows would buckle and shower us with glass. Only a few books fell in the reading room. Then the auto paint shop fire sent an evil-looking <t>cloud</t> of black smoke into the air. 12:07 a.m.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=cloud%1:19:01:: | definition=any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
2. sense_key=cloud%1:17:00:: | definition=a visible mass of water or ice particles suspended at a considerable altitude
3. sense_key=cloud%1:26:01:: | definition=out of touch with reality | examples=his head was in the clouds
4. sense_key=cloud%1:26:02:: | definition=a cause of worry or gloom or trouble | examples=the only cloud on the horizon was the possibility of dissent by the French
5. sense_key=cloud%1:26:00:: | definition=suspicion affecting your reputation | examples=after that mistake he was under a cloud
6. sense_key=cloud%1:14:00:: | definition=a group of many things in the air or on the ground | synonyms=swarm | examples=a swarm of insects obscured the light; clouds of blossoms

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

reasoning_content:
The context describes "an evil-looking cloud of black smoke into the air" from an auto paint shop fire. This is a collection of particles (smoke) that is visible.

Sense 1: "any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible" - this fits perfectly since it's a cloud of black smoke.

Sense 2: water/ice particles suspended at altitude - doesn't fit, this is smoke.

Sense 6: "a group of many things in the air or on the ground" with examples like swarms of insects or blossoms - this could potentially fit since smoke is particles in the air, but sense 1 specifically mentions smoke as an example.

Sense 1 is the best fit.


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

[User]
Target lemma: black
Target surface form: black
Context:
12:06 a.m. HRH: I was in the Berkeley Main library when it hit. Endless seconds wondering if those huge windows would buckle and shower us with glass. Only a few books fell in the reading room. Then the auto paint shop fire sent an evil-looking cloud of <t>black</t> smoke into the air. 12:07 a.m.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=black%3:00:01:: | definition=being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light | examples=black leather jackets; as black as coal
2. sense_key=black%3:00:02:: | definition=of or belonging to a racial group having dark skin especially of sub-Saharan African origin; - Martin Luther King Jr. | examples=a great people--a black people--...injected new meaning and dignity into the veins of civilization
3. sense_key=black%5:00:00:angry:00 | definition=marked by anger or resentment or hostility | examples=black looks; black words
4. sense_key=black%5:00:00:hopeless:00 | definition=offering little or no hope; ; ; - J.M.Synge | synonyms=bleak, dim | examples=the future looked black; prospects were bleak
5. sense_key=black%5:00:00:evil:00 | definition=stemming from evil characteristics or forces; wicked or dishonorable; ; ; ; ; ; ; -Thomas Hardy | synonyms=dark, sinister | examples=black deeds; a black lie
6. sense_key=black%5:00:00:unfortunate:00 | definition=(of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin; ; ; ; - Charles Darwin; - Douglas MacArthur | synonyms=calamitous, disastrous, fatal, fateful | examples=the stock market crashed on Black Friday; a calamitous defeat
7. sense_key=black%5:00:00:colored:00 | definition=(of the face) made black especially as with suffused blood | synonyms=blackened | examples=a face black with fury
8. sense_key=black%5:00:00:dark:01 | definition=extremely dark | synonyms=pitch-black, pitch-dark | examples=a black moonless night; through the pitch-black woods
9. sense_key=black%5:00:00:sarcastic:00 | definition=harshly ironic or sinister | synonyms=grim, mordant | examples=black humor; a grim joke
10. sense_key=black%5:00:00:covert:00 | definition=(of intelligence operations) deliberately misleading | examples=black propaganda
11. sense_key=black%5:00:00:illegal:00 | definition=distributed or sold illicitly | synonyms=bootleg, black-market, contraband, smuggled | examples=the black economy pays no taxes
12. sense_key=black%5:00:00:dishonorable:00 | definition=(used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame; - Rachel Carson | synonyms=disgraceful, ignominious, inglorious, opprobrious, shameful | examples=Man...has written one of his blackest records as a destroyer on the oceanic islands; an ignominious retreat
13. sense_key=black%5:00:00:undiluted:00 | definition=(of coffee) without cream or sugar
14. sense_key=black%5:00:00:dirty:01 | definition=soiled with dirt or soot | synonyms=smutty | examples=with feet black from playing outdoors; his shirt was black within an hour

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

reasoning_content: The context describes "an evil-looking cloud of black smoke" - this refers to the color black, describing the smoke's appearance. Sense 1 is "being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness" which fits "black smoke" perfectly.


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

[User]
Target lemma: smoke
Target surface form: smoke
Context:
12:06 a.m. HRH: I was in the Berkeley Main library when it hit. Endless seconds wondering if those huge windows would buckle and shower us with glass. Only a few books fell in the reading room. Then the auto paint shop fire sent an evil-looking cloud of black <t>smoke</t> into the air. 12:07 a.m.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=smoke%1:19:00:: | definition=a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas | synonyms=fume
2. sense_key=smoke%1:22:00:: | definition=a hot vapor containing fine particles of carbon being produced by combustion | synonyms=smoking | examples=the fire produced a tower of black smoke that could be seen for miles
3. sense_key=smoke%1:10:00:: | definition=an indication of some hidden activity | examples=with all that smoke there must be a fire somewhere
4. sense_key=smoke%1:07:00:: | definition=something with no concrete substance | examples=his dreams all turned to smoke; it was just smoke and mirrors
5. sense_key=smoke%1:06:00:: | definition=tobacco leaves that have been made into a cylinder | synonyms=roll of tobacco
6. sense_key=smoke%1:06:01:: | definition=street names for marijuana | synonyms=pot, grass, green goddess, dope, weed, gage
7. sense_key=smoke%1:04:00:: | definition=the act of smoking tobacco or other substances | synonyms=smoking | examples=he went outside for a smoke; smoking stinks
8. sense_key=smoke%1:04:02:: | definition=(baseball) a pitch thrown with maximum velocity | synonyms=fastball, heater, hummer, bullet | examples=he swung late on the fastball; he showed batters nothing but smoke

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

reasoning_content:
The context describes "an evil-looking cloud of black smoke" from a fire at an auto paint shop. This is clearly about smoke produced by combustion - a hot vapor containing fine particles of carbon.

Sense 2 (smoke%1:22:00::) matches perfectly: "a hot vapor containing fine particles of carbon being produced by combustion" with the example "the fire produced a tower of black smoke that could be seen for miles."

Sense 1 is "a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas" which is more general.

The context specifically mentions fire producing black smoke, which aligns with sense 2.