[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: church
Target surface form: church
Context:
At St. Mary's Church in Ilminster, Somerset, the bells have fallen silent following a dust-up over church attendance. The vicar, W.D. Jones, refuses to talk about it, saying it would "reopen the wound. "But C.J.B. Marshall, vicar of a nearby church, feels the fault is in the stairs from the bell tower that are located next to the altar. "So crunch, crunch, crunch, bang, bang, bang -- here come the ringers from above, making a very obvious exit while the congregation is at prayer, "he says. Vicar Marshall admits to mixed feelings about this issue, since he is both a vicar and an active bell-ringer himself. "The sound of bells is a net to draw people into the <t>church</t>, "he says. "I live in hopes that the ringers themselves will be drawn into that fuller life. "

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=church%1:14:00:: | definition=one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship | synonyms=Christian church
2. sense_key=church%1:06:00:: | definition=a place for public (especially Christian) worship | synonyms=church building | examples=the church was empty
3. sense_key=church%1:04:00:: | definition=a service conducted in a house of worship | synonyms=church service | examples=don't be late for church
4. sense_key=church%1:14:01:: | definition=the body of people who attend or belong to a particular local church | examples=our church is hosting a picnic next week

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

reasoning_content:
The target word is "church" in the sentence: "The sound of bells is a net to draw people into the church, "he says.
The context talks about St. Mary's Church, bells, vicars, bell-ringers, congregation at prayer.
The phrase "draw people into the church" refers to drawing people into the physical building or the institution/faith?
Looking at the broader context: "The sound of bells is a net to draw people into the church... I live in hopes that the ringers themselves will be drawn into that fuller life."
"draw people into the church" could mean into the building to attend services, or into the Christian faith/community.
Let's look at the senses:
1. Christian church (group of Christians)
2. church building (place for public worship) - "the church was empty"
3. church service - "don't be late for church"
4. local church (body of people who attend)
"draw people into the church" implies drawing them into the physical building to attend services, or drawing them into the community/faith. "draw people into" usually pairs well with a building or an institution. In this context, bells literally draw people to the building to attend services, or figuratively to the faith.
Wait, "draw people into the church" often means to bring them into the faith or the religious community. However, the sound of bells physically emanates from the bell tower of the church building. "a net to draw people into the church" - could it be the building?
Let's consider sense 2 (church building) vs sense 4 (body of people) vs sense 1 (institution).
Sense 1: one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship.
Sense 2: a place for public (especially Christian) worship. synonyms=church building. examples=the church was empty.
Sense 4: the body of people who attend or belong to a particular local church. examples=our church is hosting a picnic next week.
In the preceding sentence: "here come the ringers from above, making a very obvious exit while the congregation is at prayer" -> refers to the building.
"draw people into the church" -> physically into the building to attend prayer, but also metaphorically into the religious life. "drawn into that fuller life" suggests religion/faith.
But WordNet sense 2 (church building) is very common. Let's see if there is a better fit.
Actually, "draw people into the church" in the context of bell ringing usually refers to the physical building where the service happens. "the church was empty" is the example for sense 2.
Wait, if it's "into the church", could it be the institution?
Let's search for the exact quote: "The sound of bells is a net to draw people into the church, he says. I live in hopes that the ringers themselves will be drawn into that fuller life."
It sounds like an NPR quote. "draw people into the church" - often used for building or institution.
Let's look at the options. Sense 2 is "a place for public (especially Christian) worship", synonym "church building". Sense 4 is "the body of people who attend or belong to a particular local church".
Is it sense 2?
"draw people into the church" -> physically into the building. But "fuller life" means religious life. The church here might be the institution.
Wait, "draw people into the church" often means into the faith, so it might be sense 1 or 4.
But sense 2 (church building) is the most frequent sense for physical references. The bells are in the bell tower of the church. Ringing bells draws people to the building.
Wait, "At St. Mary's Church in Ilminster... the bells have fallen silent... Vicar Marshall admits to mixed feelings... The sound of bells is a net to draw people into the church..."
The bells draw people into the building for the service. Or into the church (the institution).
But what if it's the church building? "draw people into the church" -> the building.
Sense 2 is a very common sense for "church". Example: "the church was empty". Here, the bells are rung to call people to the service at the church.
Actually, let's consider Sense 1: Christian church (institution). Sense 4: local congregation.
Could it be Sense 1 or 4? "draw people into the church" means into the congregation or the faith.
But wait! If the bells draw people *into* the church, it's spatial "into". Therefore, "church building" makes a lot of sense. You don't get drawn "into" a body of people or a group of Christians in the same spatial way. Spatial "into" strongly points to a building.
"draw people into the church"
If I say "draw people into the store", "store" is a building.
So Sense 2.

Let's double check.
"church building" = a place for public (especially Christian) worship.
"church service" = a service conducted in a house of worship.
"local church" = the body of people who attend or belong to a particular local church.
"Christian church" = one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship.
"draw people into the church" -> physically entering the building. "drawn into that fuller life" -> refers to the religious aspect, but the first "church" is spatial. "into the church" refers to the building.
Therefore, sense 2 is the best choice.


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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: say
Target surface form: says
Context:
At St. Mary's Church in Ilminster, Somerset, the bells have fallen silent following a dust-up over church attendance. The vicar, W.D. Jones, refuses to talk about it, saying it would "reopen the wound. "But C.J.B. Marshall, vicar of a nearby church, feels the fault is in the stairs from the bell tower that are located next to the altar. "So crunch, crunch, crunch, bang, bang, bang -- here come the ringers from above, making a very obvious exit while the congregation is at prayer, "he says. Vicar Marshall admits to mixed feelings about this issue, since he is both a vicar and an active bell-ringer himself. "The sound of bells is a net to draw people into the church, "he <t>says</t>. "I live in hopes that the ringers themselves will be drawn into that fuller life. "

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

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

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reasoning_content:
The target word is "says" in the context: "The sound of bells is a net to draw people into the church, "he says."

Here, "he says" is introducing a direct quote or statement. The vicar is expressing something in words. Let's look at the senses:

1. express in words - examples: "He said that he wanted to marry her" - this is about expressing something in words, typically with reported speech or direct speech.
8. utter aloud - examples: "She said `Hello' to everyone in the office" - this is about uttering something aloud.

The context has him saying a direct quote: "The sound of bells is a net to draw people into the church," he says.

This is expressing something in words. The difference between sense 1 and sense 8:
- Sense 1 (express in words): More about the content of what is being said, stating something
- Sense 8 (utter aloud): More about the physical act of speaking

Given the context, "he says" is introducing a statement/opinion. The content matters more than the physical act. Sense 1 seems most appropriate as it's about expressing in words, which matches "he says" introducing a quoted statement.

Wait, let me also consider sense 9 (state as one's opinion or judgement; declare) - "I say let's forget this whole business" - this is also about expressing an opinion.

The example for sense 1 is "He said that he wanted to marry her" which is a straightforward statement. The context here is "The sound of bells is a net to draw people into the church," he says. This is also a straightforward statement/declaration.

I think sense 1 (express in words) is the best fit, as it's the most general sense of "say" used to introduce reported or quoted speech.

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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: live
Target surface form: live
Context:
The vicar, W.D. Jones, refuses to talk about it, saying it would "reopen the wound. "But C.J.B. Marshall, vicar of a nearby church, feels the fault is in the stairs from the bell tower that are located next to the altar. "So crunch, crunch, crunch, bang, bang, bang -- here come the ringers from above, making a very obvious exit while the congregation is at prayer, "he says. Vicar Marshall admits to mixed feelings about this issue, since he is both a vicar and an active bell-ringer himself. "The sound of bells is a net to draw people into the church, "he says. "I <t>live</t> in hopes that the ringers themselves will be drawn into that fuller life. "The Central Council of Church Bell Ringers, a sort of parliament of ringing groups, aims to improve relations with vicars, says John C. Baldwin, president.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=live%2:42:08:: | definition=inhabit or live in; be an inhabitant of | synonyms=populate, dwell, inhabit | examples=People lived in Africa millions of years ago; The people inhabited the islands that are now deserted
2. sense_key=live%2:42:06:: | definition=lead a certain kind of life; live in a certain style | examples=we had to live frugally after the war
3. sense_key=live%2:42:04:: | definition=continue to live through hardship or adversity | synonyms=survive, last, live on, go, endure, hold up | examples=We went without water and food for 3 days; These superstitions survive in the backwaters of America
4. sense_key=live%2:42:01:: | definition=support oneself | synonyms=exist, survive, subsist | examples=he could barely exist on such a low wage; Can you live on $2000 a month in New York City?
5. sense_key=live%2:42:00:: | definition=have life, be alive | synonyms=be | examples=Our great leader is no more; My grandfather lived until the end of war
6. sense_key=live%2:31:00:: | definition=have firsthand knowledge of states, situations, emotions, or sensations | synonyms=know, experience | examples=I know the feeling!; have you ever known hunger?
7. sense_key=live%2:42:07:: | definition=pursue a positive and satisfying existence | examples=You must accept yourself and others if you really want to live

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: "I live in hopes that the ringers themselves will be drawn into that fuller life."

Here, "live in hopes" is an idiomatic expression meaning to continue hoping, to exist in a state of hope. Let me analyze the senses:

1. inhabit or live in - physical inhabitation
2. lead a certain kind of life; live in a certain style - "we had to live frugally"
3. continue to live through hardship or adversity - survival
4. support oneself - financial survival
5. have life, be alive - basic existence
6. have firsthand knowledge of states, situations, emotions, or sensations - experience
7. pursue a positive and satisfying existence - "You must accept yourself..."

"Live in hopes" - this is about continuing to exist in a state of hope, maintaining hope. The closest sense would be #5 "have life, be alive" since "live in hopes" means to continue being alive with hope, or possibly #2 "lead a certain kind of life."

Actually, "live in hopes" is a common idiom meaning to continue hoping. It's about existing in a state of expectation.

Looking at sense 5: "have life, be alive" - examples "My grandfather lived until the end of war." This is about being alive.

Looking at sense 2: "lead a certain kind of life; live in a certain style" - "we had to live frugally." This could work - living in hope as a style of life.

But actually, "live in hopes" is more about continuing to be alive while hoping. The phrase "I live in hopes" essentially means "I continue to exist/live with the hope that..."

I think sense 5 "have life, be alive" is the most appropriate here, as "live in hopes" is about continuing to exist in a state of hope - it's about being alive and continuing.

Wait, let me reconsider. "Live in hopes" could be seen as "leading a life characterized by hope" which would be sense 2. But the more standard interpretation of "I live in hopes that..." is "I continue to hope" or "I am sustained by the hope that..." which is closer to simply being alive (sense 5) while hoping.

Actually, I think sense 2 might be the best fit. "Live in hopes" = lead a life in a certain style (the style being hopeful). The example "we had to live frugally after the war" shows that "live" here takes an adverbial complement describing how one lives. "Live in hopes" similarly takes a complement describing the manner/style of living.

But wait, "live frugally" is about lifestyle, while "live in hopes" is more of a fixed expression.

Hmm, let me reconsider again. The sentence is: "I live in hopes that the ringers themselves will be drawn into that fuller life."

This is the idiom "to live in hope(s)" meaning to continue hoping for something. It's not about a lifestyle choice. It's more about existing in a state of hope.

Sense 5: "have life, be alive" - this seems too basic. "I am alive in hopes" doesn't quite capture it.

Sense 2: "lead a certain kind of life; live in a certain style" - this could work if we interpret "live in hopes" as leading a life characterized by hope.

Actually, looking more carefully, I think the best fit is sense 5. "Live in hopes" = continue to be alive with the hope that... The grandfather "lived until the end of war" = continued to be alive. Similarly, "I live in hopes" = I continue to be alive, hoping that...

But actually, sense 2 might be better. "Live in a certain style" - living in hope is a way/style of living. The example "we had to live frugally" parallels "I live in hopes."

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: hope
Target surface form: hopes
Context:
The vicar, W.D. Jones, refuses to talk about it, saying it would "reopen the wound. "But C.J.B. Marshall, vicar of a nearby church, feels the fault is in the stairs from the bell tower that are located next to the altar. "So crunch, crunch, crunch, bang, bang, bang -- here come the ringers from above, making a very obvious exit while the congregation is at prayer, "he says. Vicar Marshall admits to mixed feelings about this issue, since he is both a vicar and an active bell-ringer himself. "The sound of bells is a net to draw people into the church, "he says. "I live in <t>hopes</t> that the ringers themselves will be drawn into that fuller life. "The Central Council of Church Bell Ringers, a sort of parliament of ringing groups, aims to improve relations with vicars, says John C. Baldwin, president.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=hope%1:12:01:: | definition=a specific instance of feeling hopeful | examples=it revived their hope of winning the pennant
2. sense_key=hope%1:12:00:: | definition=the general feeling that some desire will be fulfilled | examples=in spite of his troubles he never gave up hope
3. sense_key=hope%1:09:00:: | definition=grounds for feeling hopeful about the future | synonyms=promise | examples=there is little or no promise that he will recover
4. sense_key=hope%1:18:00:: | definition=someone (or something) on which expectations are centered | examples=he was their best hope for a victory
5. sense_key=hope%1:18:01:: | definition=United States comedian (born in England) who appeared in films with Bing Crosby (1903-2003) | synonyms=Bob Hope, Leslie Townes Hope
6. sense_key=hope%1:07:00:: | definition=one of the three Christian virtues

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

reasoning_content:
The target is "hopes" in the phrase "I live in hopes that the ringers themselves will be drawn into that fuller life."

Here, "hopes" is used in the phrase "live in hopes," meaning a general feeling that some desire will be fulfilled. The vicar lives in hope (general feeling) that the ringers will be drawn into fuller life.

Let's check the senses:
1. a specific instance of feeling hopeful - "it revived their hope of winning the pennant"
2. the general feeling that some desire will be fulfilled - "in spite of his troubles he never gave up hope"
3. grounds for feeling hopeful about the future (promise)
4. someone on which expectations are centered
5. Bob Hope
6. one of the three Christian virtues

"I live in hopes that..." means living with the general feeling that a desire will be fulfilled. This matches sense 2.

Sense 1 is "a specific instance of feeling hopeful" - "it revived their hope of winning the pennant" - this seems more like a specific hope about a specific event/outcome.

Sense 2 is "the general feeling that some desire will be fulfilled" - "in spite of his troubles he never gave up hope"

The phrase "live in hopes" suggests an ongoing state of hoping, a general feeling. Sense 2 seems to fit 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: ringer
Target surface form: ringers
Context:
The vicar, W.D. Jones, refuses to talk about it, saying it would "reopen the wound. "But C.J.B. Marshall, vicar of a nearby church, feels the fault is in the stairs from the bell tower that are located next to the altar. "So crunch, crunch, crunch, bang, bang, bang -- here come the ringers from above, making a very obvious exit while the congregation is at prayer, "he says. Vicar Marshall admits to mixed feelings about this issue, since he is both a vicar and an active bell-ringer himself. "The sound of bells is a net to draw people into the church, "he says. "I live in hopes that the <t>ringers</t> themselves will be drawn into that fuller life. "The Central Council of Church Bell Ringers, a sort of parliament of ringing groups, aims to improve relations with vicars, says John C. Baldwin, president.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=ringer%1:18:02:: | definition=a person who rings church bells (as for summoning the congregation) | synonyms=toller, bell ringer
2. sense_key=ringer%1:18:01:: | definition=a person who is almost identical to another | synonyms=dead ringer, clone
3. sense_key=ringer%1:18:00:: | definition=a contestant entered in a competition under false pretenses
4. sense_key=ringer%1:04:00:: | definition=(horseshoes) the successful throw of a horseshoe or quoit so as to encircle a stake or peg

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}.


[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: draw
Target surface form: drawn
Context:
The vicar, W.D. Jones, refuses to talk about it, saying it would "reopen the wound. "But C.J.B. Marshall, vicar of a nearby church, feels the fault is in the stairs from the bell tower that are located next to the altar. "So crunch, crunch, crunch, bang, bang, bang -- here come the ringers from above, making a very obvious exit while the congregation is at prayer, "he says. Vicar Marshall admits to mixed feelings about this issue, since he is both a vicar and an active bell-ringer himself. "The sound of bells is a net to draw people into the church, "he says. "I live in hopes that the ringers themselves will be <t>drawn</t> into that fuller life. "The Central Council of Church Bell Ringers, a sort of parliament of ringing groups, aims to improve relations with vicars, says John C. Baldwin, president.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=draw%2:35:03:: | definition=cause to move by pulling | synonyms=pull, force | examples=draw a wagon; pull a sled
2. sense_key=draw%2:40:00:: | definition=get or derive | synonyms=reap | examples=He drew great benefits from his membership in the association
3. sense_key=draw%2:35:01:: | definition=make a mark or lines on a surface | synonyms=trace, line, describe, delineate | examples=draw a line; trace the outline of a figure in the sand
4. sense_key=draw%2:31:00:: | definition=make, formulate, or derive in the mind | synonyms=make | examples=I draw a line here; draw a conclusion
5. sense_key=draw%2:38:01:: | definition=bring, take, or pull out of a container or from under a cover | synonyms=pull, pull out, get out, take out | examples=draw a weapon; pull out a gun
6. sense_key=draw%2:36:00:: | definition=represent by making a drawing of, as with a pencil, chalk, etc. on a surface | examples=She drew an elephant; Draw me a horse
7. sense_key=draw%2:38:00:: | definition=take liquid out of a container or well | synonyms=take out | examples=She drew water from the barrel
8. sense_key=draw%2:32:00:: | definition=give a description of | synonyms=describe, depict | examples=He drew an elaborate plan of attack
9. sense_key=draw%2:31:13:: | definition=select or take in from a given group or region | examples=The participants in the experiment were drawn from a representative population
10. sense_key=draw%2:37:01:: | definition=elicit responses, such as objections, criticism, applause, etc. | examples=The President's comments drew sharp criticism from the Republicans; The comedian drew a lot of laughter
11. sense_key=draw%2:34:01:: | definition=suck in or take (air) | synonyms=puff, drag | examples=draw a deep breath; draw on a cigarette
12. sense_key=draw%2:38:02:: | definition=move or go steadily or gradually | examples=The ship drew near the shore
13. sense_key=draw%2:40:01:: | definition=remove (a commodity) from (a supply source) | synonyms=withdraw, take out, draw off | examples=She drew $2,000 from the account; The doctors drew medical supplies from the hospital's emergency bank
14. sense_key=draw%2:33:01:: | definition=choose at random | synonyms=cast | examples=draw a card; cast lots
15. sense_key=draw%2:36:01:: | definition=earn or achieve a base by being walked by the pitcher | synonyms=get | examples=He drew a base on balls
16. sense_key=draw%2:30:14:: | definition=bring or lead someone to a certain action or condition | examples=She was drawn to despair; The President refused to be drawn into delivering an ultimatum
17. sense_key=draw%2:38:07:: | definition=cause to flow | examples=The nurse drew blood
18. sense_key=draw%2:36:07:: | definition=write a legal document or paper | examples=The deed was drawn in the lawyer's office
19. sense_key=draw%2:36:02:: | definition=engage in drawing | examples=He spent the day drawing in the garden
20. sense_key=draw%2:35:02:: | definition=move or pull so as to cover or uncover something | examples=draw the shades; draw the curtains
21. sense_key=draw%2:42:00:: | definition=allow a draft | examples=This chimney draws very well
22. sense_key=draw%2:42:02:: | definition=require a specified depth for floating | examples=This boat draws 70 inches
23. sense_key=draw%2:41:13:: | definition=pull (a person) apart with four horses tied to his extremities, so as to execute him | synonyms=quarter, draw and quarter | examples=in the old days, people were drawn and quartered for certain crimes
24. sense_key=draw%2:38:11:: | definition=cause to move in a certain direction by exerting a force upon, either physically or in an abstract sense | synonyms=pull | examples=A declining dollar pulled down the export figures for the last quarter
25. sense_key=draw%2:35:04:: | definition=take in, also metaphorically | synonyms=absorb, suck, imbibe, soak up, sop up, suck up | examples=The sponge absorbs water well; She drew strength from the minister's words
26. sense_key=draw%2:35:06:: | definition=direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes | synonyms=attract, pull, pull in, draw in | examples=Her good looks attract the stares of many men; The ad pulled in many potential customers
27. sense_key=draw%2:35:14:: | definition=thread on or as if on a string | synonyms=string, thread | examples=string pearls on a string; the child drew glass beads on a string
28. sense_key=draw%2:35:09:: | definition=stretch back a bowstring (on an archer's bow) | synonyms=pull back | examples=The archers were drawing their bows
29. sense_key=draw%2:35:13:: | definition=pass over, across, or through | synonyms=guide, run, pass | examples=He ran his eyes over her body; She ran her fingers along the carved figurine
30. sense_key=draw%2:33:00:: | definition=finish a game with an equal number of points, goals, etc. | synonyms=tie | examples=The teams drew a tie
31. sense_key=draw%2:30:00:: | definition=contract | examples=The material drew after it was washed in hot water
32. sense_key=draw%2:30:08:: | definition=reduce the diameter of (a wire or metal rod) by pulling it through a die | examples=draw wire
33. sense_key=draw%2:30:15:: | definition=steep; pass through a strainer | examples=draw pulp from the fruit
34. sense_key=draw%2:30:05:: | definition=remove the entrails of | synonyms=disembowel, eviscerate | examples=draw a chicken
35. sense_key=draw%2:30:04:: | definition=flatten, stretch, or mold metal or glass, by rolling or by pulling it through a die or by stretching | examples=draw steel
36. sense_key=draw%2:29:00:: | definition=cause to localize at one point | examples=Draw blood and pus

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 bell ringers being "drawn into that fuller life" and the sound of bells being a "net to draw people into the church."

This is about attracting or pulling people in, metaphorically.

Sense 26: "direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes" with synonyms attract, pull, pull in, draw in. Examples: "Her good looks attract the stares of many men; The ad pulled in many potential customers."

This seems to fit well - the sound of bells attracts/draws people into the church, and the ringers being drawn into fuller life.

Sense 16: "bring or lead someone to a certain action or condition" with examples "She was drawn to despair; The President refused to be drawn into delivering an ultimatum."

The phrase "drawn into" appears in both the context and the example for sense 16. "I live in hopes that the ringers themselves will be drawn into that fuller life."

This seems like a good match too. The structure "drawn into [a state/condition]" matches the example "drawn into delivering an ultimatum."

But the first sentence "The sound of bells is a net to draw people into the church" - this is about attracting people.

The target word is specifically "drawn" in "will be drawn into that fuller life."

Looking at sense 16: "bring or lead someone to a certain action or condition" - "She was drawn to despair; The President refused to be drawn into delivering an ultimatum" - This is about leading someone to a condition or action, which matches "drawn into that fuller life."

Sense 26 is about attracting via psychological power or physical attributes - "Her good looks attract the stares of many men" - this is more about attraction.

The context "will be drawn into that fuller life" - this is about being led to a condition/state, which matches sense 16 better.

Let me reconsider. "The sound of bells is a net to draw people into the church" - this could be sense 26 (attract) or sense 16 (bring or lead someone to a certain action or condition).

But the target word is "drawn" specifically in "will be drawn into that fuller life." This is about being led to a condition, which is sense 16.

Actually, looking more carefully:
- "draw people into the church" - attracting people (sense 26)
- "drawn into that fuller life" - being led to a condition (sense 16)

The target word is "drawn" so it's the second usage. "drawn into that fuller life" - being led to a condition.

Sense 16 seems best: "bring or lead someone to a certain action or condition" - "She was drawn to despair; The President refused to be drawn into delivering an ultimatum."

The pattern "drawn into [something]" matches well.

Let me double-check sense 26: "direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes" with synonyms "attract, pull, pull in, draw in" - Examples: "Her good looks attract the stares of many men; The ad pulled in many potential customers."

This is about attraction - directing attention or people toward something.

The context "will be drawn into that fuller life" - this is about being led into a state or condition, which is more about sense 16.

I'll go with sense 16.


[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: full
Target surface form: fuller
Context:
The vicar, W.D. Jones, refuses to talk about it, saying it would "reopen the wound. "But C.J.B. Marshall, vicar of a nearby church, feels the fault is in the stairs from the bell tower that are located next to the altar. "So crunch, crunch, crunch, bang, bang, bang -- here come the ringers from above, making a very obvious exit while the congregation is at prayer, "he says. Vicar Marshall admits to mixed feelings about this issue, since he is both a vicar and an active bell-ringer himself. "The sound of bells is a net to draw people into the church, "he says. "I live in hopes that the ringers themselves will be drawn into that <t>fuller</t> life. "The Central Council of Church Bell Ringers, a sort of parliament of ringing groups, aims to improve relations with vicars, says John C. Baldwin, president.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=full%3:00:00:: | definition=containing as much or as many as is possible or normal | examples=a full glass; a sky full of stars
2. sense_key=full%5:00:01:whole:00 | definition=constituting the full quantity or extent; complete | synonyms=entire, total | examples=an entire town devastated by an earthquake; gave full attention
3. sense_key=full%5:00:00:complete:00 | definition=complete in extent or degree and in every particular | synonyms=total | examples=a full game; a total eclipse
4. sense_key=full%5:00:00:nourished:00 | definition=filled to satisfaction with food or drink | synonyms=replete | examples=a full stomach
5. sense_key=full%3:00:01:: | definition=(of sound) having marked deepness and body | examples=full tones; a full voice
6. sense_key=full%5:00:00:ample:00 | definition=having the normally expected amount | synonyms=good | examples=gives full measure; gives good measure
7. sense_key=full%5:00:00:high:02 | definition=being at a peak or culminating point | synonyms=broad | examples=broad daylight; full summer
8. sense_key=full%5:00:02:ample:00 | definition=having ample fabric | synonyms=wide, wide-cut | examples=the current taste for wide trousers; a full skirt

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

reasoning_content:
The target word is "fuller" in the context: "I live in hopes that the ringers themselves will be drawn into that fuller life."

The vicar is talking about bell ringers being drawn into a "fuller life" - meaning a more complete, richer spiritual life. He's hoping that the bell ringers, who come to ring bells, will be drawn into a more complete participation in church life.

Let me look at the senses:

1. containing as much or as many as is possible or normal - "a full glass; a sky full of stars"
2. constituting the full quantity or extent; complete - synonyms: entire, total - "an entire town devastated by an earthquake; gave full attention"
3. complete in extent or degree and in every particular - synonyms: total - "a full game; a total eclipse"
4. filled to satisfaction with food or drink - synonyms: replete - "a full stomach"
5. (of sound) having marked deepness and body - "full tones; a full voice"
6. having the normally expected amount - synonyms: good - "gives full measure; gives good measure"
7. being at a peak or culminating point - synonyms: broad - "broad daylight; full summer"
8. having ample fabric - synonyms: wide, wide-cut - "the current taste for wide trousers; a full skirt"

"A fuller life" means a more complete life, a life with greater depth and completeness. This is about completeness in extent or degree.

Sense 2: "constituting the full quantity or extent; complete" with synonyms "entire, total" and examples "an entire town devastated by an earthquake; gave full attention"

Sense 3: "complete in extent or degree and in every particular" with synonyms "total" and examples "a full game; a total eclipse"

"A fuller life" - this is about a life that is more complete, more fulfilled. The comparative "fuller" suggests moving toward greater completeness.

Sense 2 seems to fit well - "constituting the full quantity or extent; complete" with the example "gave full attention" showing it can be used with abstract concepts. The synonym "entire" also fits with "a fuller life" meaning a more complete/entire life.

Sense 3 is also possible - "complete in extent or degree and in every particular."

The difference between sense 2 and sense 3 is subtle. Sense 2 emphasizes "constituting the full quantity or extent" while sense 3 emphasizes "complete in extent or degree and in every particular."

"A fuller life" is about a life that is more complete in its extent and degree. I think sense 2 fits best because it's about completeness in a more general sense, and the example "gave full attention" is similarly abstract. The synonyms "entire, total" also work well with "a fuller life" = "a more entire/complete life."

I'll go with sense 2.


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

[User]
Target lemma: life
Target surface form: life
Context:
The vicar, W.D. Jones, refuses to talk about it, saying it would "reopen the wound. "But C.J.B. Marshall, vicar of a nearby church, feels the fault is in the stairs from the bell tower that are located next to the altar. "So crunch, crunch, crunch, bang, bang, bang -- here come the ringers from above, making a very obvious exit while the congregation is at prayer, "he says. Vicar Marshall admits to mixed feelings about this issue, since he is both a vicar and an active bell-ringer himself. "The sound of bells is a net to draw people into the church, "he says. "I live in hopes that the ringers themselves will be drawn into that fuller <t>life</t>. "The Central Council of Church Bell Ringers, a sort of parliament of ringing groups, aims to improve relations with vicars, says John C. Baldwin, president.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=life%1:26:01:: | definition=a characteristic state or mode of living | examples=social life; city life
2. sense_key=life%1:09:00:: | definition=the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities | synonyms=living | examples=he could no longer cope with the complexities of life
3. sense_key=life%1:26:02:: | definition=the course of existence of an individual; the actions and events that occur in living | examples=he hoped for a new life in Australia; he wanted to live his own life without interference from others
4. sense_key=life%1:26:00:: | definition=the condition of living or the state of being alive | synonyms=animation, living, aliveness | examples=while there's life there's hope; life depends on many chemical and physical processes
5. sense_key=life%1:28:00:: | definition=the period during which something is functional (as between birth and death) | synonyms=lifetime, lifespan | examples=the battery had a short life; he lived a long and happy life
6. sense_key=life%1:28:01:: | definition=the period between birth and the present time | examples=I have known him all his life
7. sense_key=life%1:28:02:: | definition=the period from the present until death | examples=he appointed himself emperor for life
8. sense_key=life%1:18:00:: | definition=a living person | examples=his heroism saved a life
9. sense_key=life%1:07:01:: | definition=animation and energy in action or expression | synonyms=liveliness, spirit, sprightliness | examples=it was a heavy play and the actors tried in vain to give life to it
10. sense_key=life%1:03:00:: | definition=living things collectively | examples=the oceans are teeming with life
11. sense_key=life%1:19:00:: | definition=the organic phenomenon that distinguishes living organisms from nonliving ones | examples=there is no life on the moon
12. sense_key=life%1:10:00:: | definition=an account of the series of events making up a person's life | synonyms=biography, life story, life history
13. sense_key=life%1:16:00:: | definition=a motive for living | examples=pottery was his life
14. sense_key=life%1:28:03:: | definition=a prison term lasting as long as the prisoner lives | synonyms=life sentence | examples=he got life for killing the guard

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

reasoning_content:
The target word is "life" in the phrase "fuller life" from the sentence: "I live in hopes that the ringers themselves will be drawn into that fuller life."

The context is about bell ringers being drawn into church life, into a fuller spiritual or religious life. The vicar is hoping they will be drawn into a fuller "life" - meaning a fuller way of living, a characteristic state or mode of living, particularly in the religious/spiritual sense.

Let me look at the senses:

1. life%1:26:01:: - a characteristic state or mode of living (social life; city life)
2. life%1:09:00:: - the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities (he could no longer cope with the complexities of life)
3. life%1:26:02:: - the course of existence of an individual; the actions and events that occur in living (he hoped for a new life in Australia)
4. life%1:26:00:: - the condition of living or the state of being alive
5. life%1:28:00:: - the period during which something is functional (as between birth and death)

The phrase "fuller life" suggests a richer way of living, a mode or state of living. Sense 1 (a characteristic state or mode of living) seems to fit well - "social life," "city life" are similar in that they describe a way/mode of living. "Fuller life" would be a more complete or richer mode of living, particularly in the spiritual/religious sense.

Sense 2 (the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities) could also work, but it's more about the general experience of living.

Sense 3 (the course of existence of an individual) could work too, especially with the example "he hoped for a new life in Australia" which is somewhat parallel to being drawn into a fuller life.

However, "fuller life" as a phrase most naturally refers to a richer, more complete way of living - a characteristic state or mode of living. This aligns best with sense 1.

Actually, let me reconsider. "Fuller life" in a religious context often means a more spiritually fulfilling way of existence.

Sense 1 is "a characteristic state or mode of living" with examples like "social life" and "city life." This refers to a particular type or quality of living.

Sense 2 is "the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities" with the example "he could no longer cope with the complexities of life." This is more about life in general.

Sense 3 is "the course of existence of an individual; the actions and events that occur in living" with examples "he hoped for a new life in Australia" and "he wanted to live his own life without interference from others." This is about an individual's life course.

The phrase "drawn into that fuller life" suggests being drawn into a more fulfilling mode of living, particularly the spiritual/religious life of the church. This seems to align most with sense 1 - a characteristic state or mode of living.

I'll go with sense 1.


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

[User]
Target lemma: sort
Target surface form: sort
Context:
But C.J.B. Marshall, vicar of a nearby church, feels the fault is in the stairs from the bell tower that are located next to the altar. "So crunch, crunch, crunch, bang, bang, bang -- here come the ringers from above, making a very obvious exit while the congregation is at prayer, "he says. Vicar Marshall admits to mixed feelings about this issue, since he is both a vicar and an active bell-ringer himself. "The sound of bells is a net to draw people into the church, "he says. "I live in hopes that the ringers themselves will be drawn into that fuller life. "The Central Council of Church Bell Ringers, a <t>sort</t> of parliament of ringing groups, aims to improve relations with vicars, says John C. Baldwin, president. It hopes to speak to students at theological colleges about the joys of bell ringing and will shortly publish a booklet for every vicar in the country entitled, "The Bells in Your Care. "

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=sort%1:09:00:: | definition=a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality | synonyms=kind, form, variety | examples=sculpture is a form of art; what kinds of desserts are there?
2. sense_key=sort%1:07:00:: | definition=an approximate definition or example | examples=she wore a sort of magenta dress; she served a creamy sort of dessert thing
3. sense_key=sort%1:18:00:: | definition=a person of a particular character or nature | examples=what sort of person is he?; he's a good sort
4. sense_key=sort%1:22:00:: | definition=an operation that segregates items into groups according to a specified criterion | synonyms=sorting | examples=the bottleneck in mail delivery is the process of sorting

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

reasoning_content:
The target word is "sort" in the context: "The Central Council of Church Bell Ringers, a sort of parliament of ringing groups, aims to improve relations with vicars..."

Here, "a sort of parliament" means "a kind of parliament" or "an approximate example of a parliament."

Sense 1: a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality (kind, form, variety)
Sense 2: an approximate definition or example
Sense 3: a person of a particular character or nature
Sense 4: an operation that segregates items into groups

The phrase "a sort of parliament" is used to describe the Central Council as being approximately like a parliament. This aligns with sense 2 ("an approximate definition or example"), with examples like "she wore a sort of magenta dress" and "she served a creamy sort of dessert thing."

However, sense 1 could also work: "a kind of parliament" - meaning it's a category or type of parliament-like organization.

Let me think more carefully. "A sort of parliament" - this is using "sort of" to mean "something like" or "a type of."

Sense 2 specifically gives examples like "she wore a sort of magenta dress" - meaning approximately magenta, not exactly. "She served a creamy sort of dessert thing" - approximately creamy.

In our context, "a sort of parliament of ringing groups" - the Council is described as being like a parliament, approximately a parliament. This seems to fit sense 2 better, as it's an approximate example - it's not exactly a parliament but something like one.

Sense 1 would be more like "parliament is a sort of legislative body" - categorizing it as a type of something. But here the Council is being described as approximately a parliament.

I'll go with sense 2.


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

[User]
Target lemma: parliament
Target surface form: parliament
Context:
But C.J.B. Marshall, vicar of a nearby church, feels the fault is in the stairs from the bell tower that are located next to the altar. "So crunch, crunch, crunch, bang, bang, bang -- here come the ringers from above, making a very obvious exit while the congregation is at prayer, "he says. Vicar Marshall admits to mixed feelings about this issue, since he is both a vicar and an active bell-ringer himself. "The sound of bells is a net to draw people into the church, "he says. "I live in hopes that the ringers themselves will be drawn into that fuller life. "The Central Council of Church Bell Ringers, a sort of <t>parliament</t> of ringing groups, aims to improve relations with vicars, says John C. Baldwin, president. It hopes to speak to students at theological colleges about the joys of bell ringing and will shortly publish a booklet for every vicar in the country entitled, "The Bells in Your Care. "

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=parliament%1:14:00:: | definition=a legislative assembly in certain countries
2. sense_key=parliament%1:04:00:: | definition=a card game in which you play your sevens and other cards in sequence in the same suit as the sevens; you win if you are the first to use all your cards | synonyms=fantan, sevens

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

reasoning_content:
The target word "parliament" in the context refers to "The Central Council of Church Bell Ringers, a sort of parliament of ringing groups".
It describes an assembly or council representing different groups, similar to a legislative assembly in certain countries.
Sense 1: "a legislative assembly in certain countries" fits the usage here metaphorically, as it acts as a governing or representative body for the ringing groups.
Sense 2: "a card game..." does not fit the context at all.

Therefore, Sense 1 is the correct choice.


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

[User]
Target lemma: group
Target surface form: groups
Context:
But C.J.B. Marshall, vicar of a nearby church, feels the fault is in the stairs from the bell tower that are located next to the altar. "So crunch, crunch, crunch, bang, bang, bang -- here come the ringers from above, making a very obvious exit while the congregation is at prayer, "he says. Vicar Marshall admits to mixed feelings about this issue, since he is both a vicar and an active bell-ringer himself. "The sound of bells is a net to draw people into the church, "he says. "I live in hopes that the ringers themselves will be drawn into that fuller life. "The Central Council of Church Bell Ringers, a sort of parliament of ringing <t>groups</t>, aims to improve relations with vicars, says John C. Baldwin, president. It hopes to speak to students at theological colleges about the joys of bell ringing and will shortly publish a booklet for every vicar in the country entitled, "The Bells in Your Care. "

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=group%1:03:00:: | definition=any number of entities (members) considered as a unit | synonyms=grouping
2. sense_key=group%1:27:00:: | definition=(chemistry) two or more atoms bound together as a single unit and forming part of a molecule | synonyms=radical, chemical group
3. sense_key=group%1:09:00:: | definition=a set that is closed, associative, has an identity element and every element has an inverse | synonyms=mathematical group

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

reasoning_content:
The target word is "groups" in the context: "The Central Council of Church Bell Ringers, a sort of parliament of ringing groups, aims to improve relations with vicars..."

The context is about groups of church bell ringers - people organized together. This matches sense 1: "any number of entities (members) considered as a unit" with synonym "grouping".

Sense 2 is about chemistry (atoms). Sense 3 is about mathematics. Neither fits.

The answer is sense 1.


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

[User]
Target lemma: aim
Target surface form: aims
Context:
But C.J.B. Marshall, vicar of a nearby church, feels the fault is in the stairs from the bell tower that are located next to the altar. "So crunch, crunch, crunch, bang, bang, bang -- here come the ringers from above, making a very obvious exit while the congregation is at prayer, "he says. Vicar Marshall admits to mixed feelings about this issue, since he is both a vicar and an active bell-ringer himself. "The sound of bells is a net to draw people into the church, "he says. "I live in hopes that the ringers themselves will be drawn into that fuller life. "The Central Council of Church Bell Ringers, a sort of parliament of ringing groups, <t>aims</t> to improve relations with vicars, says John C. Baldwin, president. It hopes to speak to students at theological colleges about the joys of bell ringing and will shortly publish a booklet for every vicar in the country entitled, "The Bells in Your Care. "

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=aim%2:33:00:: | definition=point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards | synonyms=take, train, take aim, direct | examples=Please don't aim at your little brother!; He trained his gun on the burglar
2. sense_key=aim%2:31:01:: | definition=propose or intend | synonyms=purpose, purport, propose | examples=I aim to arrive at noon
3. sense_key=aim%2:32:09:: | definition=move into a desired direction of discourse | synonyms=drive, get | examples=What are you driving at?
4. sense_key=aim%2:31:02:: | definition=specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public | synonyms=calculate, direct
5. sense_key=aim%2:33:10:: | definition=intend (something) to move towards a certain goal | synonyms=target, place, direct, point | examples=He aimed his fists towards his opponent's face; criticism directed at her superior
6. sense_key=aim%2:32:00:: | definition=direct (a remark) toward an intended goal | examples=She wanted to aim a pun
7. sense_key=aim%2:31:00:: | definition=have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal | synonyms=draw a bead on, aspire, shoot for

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: "The Central Council of Church Bell Ringers, a sort of parliament of ringing groups, aims to improve relations with vicars"

Here "aims to improve" means intends to improve, proposes to improve. It's about having a goal or intention to do something.

Sense 2: "propose or intend" with example "I aim to arrive at noon" - this fits "aims to improve relations" perfectly. The construction "aims to [verb]" matches the example "I aim to arrive at noon."

Sense 7: "have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal" - this is also possible but it's more about aspiring to something. The example uses "draw a bead on, aspire, shoot for."

The construction "aims to [verb]" (aims to improve) matches sense 2 best with the example "I aim to arrive at noon."


[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: improve
Target surface form: improve
Context:
But C.J.B. Marshall, vicar of a nearby church, feels the fault is in the stairs from the bell tower that are located next to the altar. "So crunch, crunch, crunch, bang, bang, bang -- here come the ringers from above, making a very obvious exit while the congregation is at prayer, "he says. Vicar Marshall admits to mixed feelings about this issue, since he is both a vicar and an active bell-ringer himself. "The sound of bells is a net to draw people into the church, "he says. "I live in hopes that the ringers themselves will be drawn into that fuller life. "The Central Council of Church Bell Ringers, a sort of parliament of ringing groups, aims to <t>improve</t> relations with vicars, says John C. Baldwin, president. It hopes to speak to students at theological colleges about the joys of bell ringing and will shortly publish a booklet for every vicar in the country entitled, "The Bells in Your Care. "

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=improve%2:30:01:: | definition=to make better | synonyms=better, amend, ameliorate, meliorate | examples=The editor improved the manuscript with his changes
2. sense_key=improve%2:30:00:: | definition=get better | synonyms=better, ameliorate, meliorate | examples=The weather improved toward evening

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

reasoning_content:
The target word is "improve" in the context: "The Central Council of Church Bell Ringers, a sort of parliament of ringing groups, aims to improve relations with vicars, says John C. Baldwin, president."

Here, "improve" is used transitively - the council aims to improve (make better) relations with vicars. The subject (the council) is actively trying to make the relations better.

Sense 1: "to make better" - transitive, someone making something better. Example: "The editor improved the manuscript with his changes"
Sense 2: "get better" - intransitive, something getting better on its own. Example: "The weather improved toward evening"

The context "aims to improve relations with vicars" is clearly transitive - they want to make relations better. This matches sense 1.


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

[User]
Target lemma: vicar
Target surface form: vicars
Context:
But C.J.B. Marshall, vicar of a nearby church, feels the fault is in the stairs from the bell tower that are located next to the altar. "So crunch, crunch, crunch, bang, bang, bang -- here come the ringers from above, making a very obvious exit while the congregation is at prayer, "he says. Vicar Marshall admits to mixed feelings about this issue, since he is both a vicar and an active bell-ringer himself. "The sound of bells is a net to draw people into the church, "he says. "I live in hopes that the ringers themselves will be drawn into that fuller life. "The Central Council of Church Bell Ringers, a sort of parliament of ringing groups, aims to improve relations with <t>vicars</t>, says John C. Baldwin, president. It hopes to speak to students at theological colleges about the joys of bell ringing and will shortly publish a booklet for every vicar in the country entitled, "The Bells in Your Care. "

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=vicar%1:18:00:: | definition=a Roman Catholic priest who acts for another higher-ranking clergyman
2. sense_key=vicar%1:18:02:: | definition=(Episcopal Church) a clergyman in charge of a chapel
3. sense_key=vicar%1:18:01:: | definition=(Church of England) a clergyman appointed to act as priest of a parish

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 "Church of England", "parish", "vicar of a nearby church", "bell-ringer", "congregation", "theological colleges". The context clearly relates to the Church of England, as bell ringing is a traditional Church of England practice, and the text mentions "every vicar in the country" (likely England). The Central Council of Church Bell Ringers is a British organization.

Sense 3: (Church of England) a clergyman appointed to act as priest of a parish

This 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: say
Target surface form: says
Context:
But C.J.B. Marshall, vicar of a nearby church, feels the fault is in the stairs from the bell tower that are located next to the altar. "So crunch, crunch, crunch, bang, bang, bang -- here come the ringers from above, making a very obvious exit while the congregation is at prayer, "he says. Vicar Marshall admits to mixed feelings about this issue, since he is both a vicar and an active bell-ringer himself. "The sound of bells is a net to draw people into the church, "he says. "I live in hopes that the ringers themselves will be drawn into that fuller life. "The Central Council of Church Bell Ringers, a sort of parliament of ringing groups, aims to improve relations with vicars, <t>says</t> John C. Baldwin, president. It hopes to speak to students at theological colleges about the joys of bell ringing and will shortly publish a booklet for every vicar in the country entitled, "The Bells in Your Care. "

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

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

reasoning_content:
The target word is "says" in the context: "The Central Council of Church Bell Ringers, a sort of parliament of ringing groups, aims to improve relations with vicars, says John C. Baldwin, president."

This means that John C. Baldwin is expressing in words what the Central Council of Church Bell Ringers aims to do.

Let's look at the senses:
1. express in words | state, tell | "He said that he wanted to marry her; tell me what is bothering you"
2. report or maintain | allege, aver | "He alleged that he was the victim of a crime; He said it was too late to intervene in the war"
3. express a supposition | suppose
4. have or contain a certain wording or form | read
5. give instructions...
6. speak, pronounce...
7. communicate nonverbally...
8. utter aloud...
9. state as one's opinion or judgement; declare...
10. recite...
11. indicate...

In the sentence, "says" is used as an attribution verb for a statement. "The Central Council of Church Bell Ringers... aims to improve relations with vicars, says John C. Baldwin, president."
This means John C. Baldwin states/expresses in words that the Council aims to improve relations.
This aligns well with sense 1: "express in words" | synonyms: state, tell.

Could it be sense 9: "state as one's opinion or judgement; declare"?
While he might be expressing an opinion, in this context he is the president of the Council, so he is likely stating the aims of the council, which is a factual statement about the council's aims rather than just his personal opinion or judgement. Thus, "express in words" (state, tell) is the best fit.

Sense 1 seems the most appropriate.


[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: president
Target surface form: president
Context:
But C.J.B. Marshall, vicar of a nearby church, feels the fault is in the stairs from the bell tower that are located next to the altar. "So crunch, crunch, crunch, bang, bang, bang -- here come the ringers from above, making a very obvious exit while the congregation is at prayer, "he says. Vicar Marshall admits to mixed feelings about this issue, since he is both a vicar and an active bell-ringer himself. "The sound of bells is a net to draw people into the church, "he says. "I live in hopes that the ringers themselves will be drawn into that fuller life. "The Central Council of Church Bell Ringers, a sort of parliament of ringing groups, aims to improve relations with vicars, says John C. Baldwin, <t>president</t>. It hopes to speak to students at theological colleges about the joys of bell ringing and will shortly publish a booklet for every vicar in the country entitled, "The Bells in Your Care. "

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=president%1:18:01:: | definition=an executive officer of a firm or corporation
2. sense_key=president%1:18:04:: | definition=the person who holds the office of head of state of the United States government | synonyms=President of the United States, United States President, Chief Executive | examples=the President likes to jog every morning
3. sense_key=president%1:18:00:: | definition=the chief executive of a republic
4. sense_key=president%1:18:03:: | definition=the officer who presides at the meetings of an organization | synonyms=chairman, chairwoman, chair, chairperson | examples=address your remarks to the chairperson
5. sense_key=president%1:18:02:: | definition=the head administrative officer of a college or university | synonyms=prexy
6. sense_key=president%1:04:04:: | definition=the office of the United States head of state | synonyms=President of the United States, Chief Executive | examples=a President is elected every four years

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

reasoning_content:
The context is about John C. Baldwin, who is described as the "president" of the Central Council of Church Bell Ringers, which is described as "a sort of parliament of ringing groups." He is the officer who presides over the meetings of this organization.

Let's look at the candidate senses:
1. an executive officer of a firm or corporation
2. the person who holds the office of head of state of the United States government
3. the chief executive of a republic
4. the officer who presides at the meetings of an organization | synonyms=chairman, chairwoman, chair, chairperson
5. the head administrative officer of a college or university
6. the office of the United States head of state

Sense 4 is the best fit. John C. Baldwin is the president of the Central Council of Church Bell Ringers, an organization. He presides over it. This matches "the officer who presides at the meetings of an organization."

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: hope
Target surface form: hopes
Context:
"So crunch, crunch, crunch, bang, bang, bang -- here come the ringers from above, making a very obvious exit while the congregation is at prayer, "he says. Vicar Marshall admits to mixed feelings about this issue, since he is both a vicar and an active bell-ringer himself. "The sound of bells is a net to draw people into the church, "he says. "I live in hopes that the ringers themselves will be drawn into that fuller life. "The Central Council of Church Bell Ringers, a sort of parliament of ringing groups, aims to improve relations with vicars, says John C. Baldwin, president. It <t>hopes</t> to speak to students at theological colleges about the joys of bell ringing and will shortly publish a booklet for every vicar in the country entitled, "The Bells in Your Care. "Says Mr. Baldwin, "We recognize that we may no longer have as high a priority in church life and experience. "

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=hope%2:37:01:: | definition=expect and wish | synonyms=trust, desire | examples=I trust you will behave better from now on; I hope she understands that she cannot expect a raise
2. sense_key=hope%2:37:00:: | definition=be optimistic; be full of hope; have hopes | examples=I am still hoping that all will turn out well
3. sense_key=hope%2:31:00:: | definition=intend with some possibility of fulfilment | synonyms=go for | examples=I hope to have finished this work by tomorrow evening

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

reasoning_content:
The target word is "hopes" in the context: "It hopes to speak to students at theological colleges about the joys of bell ringing and will shortly publish a booklet for every vicar in the country entitled, 'The Bells in Your Care.'"

Let me analyze the context:
- The Central Council of Church Bell Ringers "hopes to speak to students" and "will shortly publish a booklet"
- This is about an organization intending to do something with some possibility of fulfillment

Sense 1: expect and wish (trust, desire) - "I trust you will behave better from now on"
Sense 2: be optimistic; be full of hope; have hopes - "I am still hoping that all will turn out well"
Sense 3: intend with some possibility of fulfilment (go for) - "I hope to have finished this work by tomorrow evening"

The context "It hopes to speak to students" is similar to "I hope to have finished this work by tomorrow evening" - it's about intending to do something with some possibility of fulfilment. The structure "hopes to [verb]" matches sense 3's example "I hope to have finished this work by tomorrow evening."

Sense 3 seems the best fit because:
- The structure "hopes to speak" matches "I hope to have finished"
- It's about an intention with possibility of fulfillment (they intend to speak to students and will publish a booklet)
- The organization is planning/intending to do something

The answer is sense 3.


[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: speak
Target surface form: speak
Context:
"So crunch, crunch, crunch, bang, bang, bang -- here come the ringers from above, making a very obvious exit while the congregation is at prayer, "he says. Vicar Marshall admits to mixed feelings about this issue, since he is both a vicar and an active bell-ringer himself. "The sound of bells is a net to draw people into the church, "he says. "I live in hopes that the ringers themselves will be drawn into that fuller life. "The Central Council of Church Bell Ringers, a sort of parliament of ringing groups, aims to improve relations with vicars, says John C. Baldwin, president. It hopes to <t>speak</t> to students at theological colleges about the joys of bell ringing and will shortly publish a booklet for every vicar in the country entitled, "The Bells in Your Care. "Says Mr. Baldwin, "We recognize that we may no longer have as high a priority in church life and experience. "

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=speak%2:32:00:: | definition=express in speech | synonyms=talk, utter, mouth, verbalize, verbalise | examples=She talks a lot of nonsense; This depressed patient does not verbalize
2. sense_key=speak%2:32:01:: | definition=exchange thoughts; talk with | synonyms=talk | examples=We often talk business; Actions talk louder than words
3. sense_key=speak%2:32:02:: | definition=use language | synonyms=talk | examples=the baby talks already; the prisoner won't speak
4. sense_key=speak%2:32:03:: | definition=give a speech to | synonyms=address | examples=The chairman addressed the board of trustees
5. sense_key=speak%2:39:00:: | definition=make a characteristic or natural sound | examples=The drums spoke

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

reasoning_content:
The target word is "speak" in the context: "It hopes to speak to students at theological colleges about the joys of bell ringing..."
The context involves the Central Council of Church Bell Ringers hoping to communicate with students at theological colleges.
Sense 1: express in speech (synonyms: talk, utter, mouth, verbalize, verbalise) - examples: She talks a lot of nonsense; This depressed patient does not verbalize.
Sense 2: exchange thoughts; talk with (synonyms: talk) - examples: We often talk business; Actions talk louder than words.
Sense 3: use language (synonyms: talk) - examples: the baby talks already; the prisoner won't speak.
Sense 4: give a speech to (synonyms: address) - examples: The chairman addressed the board of trustees.
Sense 5: make a characteristic or natural sound (examples: The drums spoke).

In the context, "speak to students at theological colleges about...", it means having a conversation or communicating with them, likely exchanging thoughts. "Speak to" here implies a two-way communication or a dialogue, rather than just giving a formal speech to an audience (which would be sense 4: give a speech to, address). Wait, "speak to students about" could be giving a talk, but it could also be exchanging thoughts. Let's look closely at sense 2: "exchange thoughts; talk with", example "We often talk business". "Speak to someone about something" aligns well with "talk with" or exchanging thoughts. Sense 1 is just "express in speech". Sense 4 is "give a speech to".
"It hopes to speak to students..." - this suggests talking with them, conversing with them. Sense 2 has the example "We often talk business", which matches "speak to students about the joys...". It means exchanging thoughts. Or maybe sense 1? "express in speech" - but "speak to" implies an interaction. Sense 2 is "exchange thoughts; talk with". Sense 4 is "give a speech to", synonyms: address, example: The chairman addressed the board of trustees. "speak to" could be an address. However, "It hopes to speak to students" often means having a conversation or discussing it with them. Let's see. "speak to" is generally sense 2 (exchange thoughts; talk with) when it's "speak to someone about something" in a conversational or interpersonal sense. Wait, if a council "hopes to speak to students", it might mean giving a speech or addressing them. Let's check the synonyms and examples. Sense 2: exchange thoughts. Sense 4: give a speech to, address.
Let's consider sense 2: "exchange thoughts; talk with". If I say "I need to speak to you about something", it means I want to talk with you. The sentence says "speak to students at theological colleges about the joys of bell ringing". It sounds like they want to talk to them, exchanging thoughts. Sense 1 is "express in speech". "We often talk business" for sense 2. "This depressed patient does not verbalize" for sense 1. "The chairman addressed the board" for sense 4.
"Speak to" in "speak to students about..." fits "exchange thoughts; talk with" perfectly. It implies a conversation or at least a communicative interaction where thoughts are exchanged or discussed.

Wait, does "speak to a group" mean address? "speak to students at theological colleges". If it's an organized group, it might be a speech. But in WordNet, "address" (sense 4) usually implies a formal speech. The context says "It hopes to speak to students...". I think "exchange thoughts; talk with" is the most common sense for "speak to [someone] about [something]". Let's look at the example for sense 2: "We often talk business". That maps well to "speak to students about the joys of bell ringing".
Actually, let's reconsider sense 1 vs sense 2. "exchange thoughts" involves a two-way communication. If the Council speaks to students, they are exchanging thoughts. Sense 2 fits.
Is there any chance it's sense 1? "express in speech". If I just say "He spoke", it's sense 1. If it's "speak to someone", it's usually sense 2. Sense 2 synonym is "talk" and example is "We often talk business". "Speak to" -> talk to.
Let's look at the wording: "It hopes to speak to students at theological colleges about the joys of bell ringing".
This sounds like communicating with them. Sense 2: exchange thoughts; talk with.
I will choose sense 2.

Wait, let's re-read sense 4: give a speech to. "speak to students" - could be a speech. But "about the joys of bell ringing" is conversational. I will go with sense 2.
Let me double check sense 2's example: "We often talk business". Sense 4's example: "The chairman addressed the board of trustees." If the text meant a formal speech, it might say "give a speech to" or "address". "speak to" implies talking with them.
Another option: "speak to" as "talk with" is a common meaning. I will bet on sense 2.


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

[User]
Target lemma: student
Target surface form: students
Context:
"So crunch, crunch, crunch, bang, bang, bang -- here come the ringers from above, making a very obvious exit while the congregation is at prayer, "he says. Vicar Marshall admits to mixed feelings about this issue, since he is both a vicar and an active bell-ringer himself. "The sound of bells is a net to draw people into the church, "he says. "I live in hopes that the ringers themselves will be drawn into that fuller life. "The Central Council of Church Bell Ringers, a sort of parliament of ringing groups, aims to improve relations with vicars, says John C. Baldwin, president. It hopes to speak to <t>students</t> at theological colleges about the joys of bell ringing and will shortly publish a booklet for every vicar in the country entitled, "The Bells in Your Care. "Says Mr. Baldwin, "We recognize that we may no longer have as high a priority in church life and experience. "

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=student%1:18:00:: | definition=a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution | synonyms=pupil, educatee
2. sense_key=student%1:18:01:: | definition=a learned person (especially in the humanities); someone who by long study has gained mastery in one or more disciplines | synonyms=scholar, scholarly person, bookman

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 "students at theological colleges." These are learners enrolled in an educational institution (theological colleges), so 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: college
Target surface form: colleges
Context:
"So crunch, crunch, crunch, bang, bang, bang -- here come the ringers from above, making a very obvious exit while the congregation is at prayer, "he says. Vicar Marshall admits to mixed feelings about this issue, since he is both a vicar and an active bell-ringer himself. "The sound of bells is a net to draw people into the church, "he says. "I live in hopes that the ringers themselves will be drawn into that fuller life. "The Central Council of Church Bell Ringers, a sort of parliament of ringing groups, aims to improve relations with vicars, says John C. Baldwin, president. It hopes to speak to students at theological <t>colleges</t> about the joys of bell ringing and will shortly publish a booklet for every vicar in the country entitled, "The Bells in Your Care. "Says Mr. Baldwin, "We recognize that we may no longer have as high a priority in church life and experience. "

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=college%1:14:00:: | definition=the body of faculty and students of a college
2. sense_key=college%1:14:01:: | definition=an institution of higher education created to educate and grant degrees; often a part of a university
3. sense_key=college%1:06:00:: | definition=a complex of buildings in which an institution of higher education is housed

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 "theological colleges" - institutions where students study theology, typically to become clergy. The sentence says "It hopes to speak to students at theological colleges about the joys of bell ringing."

The target word "colleges" here refers to institutions of higher education (theological colleges where people train to become vicars/priests). The sentence mentions speaking to "students at theological colleges," which indicates it's an institution.

Sense 1: "the body of faculty and students of a college" - this refers to the people collectively
Sense 2: "an institution of higher education created to educate and grant degrees; often a part of a university" - this refers to the institution itself
Sense 3: "a complex of buildings in which an institution of higher education is housed" - this refers to the physical buildings

The context says "speak to students at theological colleges" - this refers to the institution. The students are at the colleges, meaning the colleges are institutions they attend. Sense 2 seems most appropriate as it refers to the institution of higher education.

However, one could argue that "students at theological colleges" implies the body of faculty and students (sense 1). But the phrase "at theological colleges" suggests location/institution rather than the collective body. The organization hopes to speak to students who are attending these institutions.

I think sense 2 is the best fit - it's an institution of higher education.


[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: joy
Target surface form: joys
Context:
"So crunch, crunch, crunch, bang, bang, bang -- here come the ringers from above, making a very obvious exit while the congregation is at prayer, "he says. Vicar Marshall admits to mixed feelings about this issue, since he is both a vicar and an active bell-ringer himself. "The sound of bells is a net to draw people into the church, "he says. "I live in hopes that the ringers themselves will be drawn into that fuller life. "The Central Council of Church Bell Ringers, a sort of parliament of ringing groups, aims to improve relations with vicars, says John C. Baldwin, president. It hopes to speak to students at theological colleges about the <t>joys</t> of bell ringing and will shortly publish a booklet for every vicar in the country entitled, "The Bells in Your Care. "Says Mr. Baldwin, "We recognize that we may no longer have as high a priority in church life and experience. "

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=joy%1:12:00:: | definition=the emotion of great happiness | synonyms=joyousness, joyfulness
2. sense_key=joy%1:09:00:: | definition=something or someone that provides a source of happiness | synonyms=delight, pleasure | examples=a joy to behold; the pleasure of his company

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

reasoning_content:
The target word is "joys" in the context: "It hopes to speak to students at theological colleges about the joys of bell ringing".

Here, "the joys of bell ringing" refers to the aspects or experiences of bell ringing that provide happiness. It's about the things that bring pleasure, not just the abstract emotion itself.

Sense 1: the emotion of great happiness (joyousness, joyfulness) - this is the abstract emotion.
Sense 2: something or someone that provides a source of happiness (delight, pleasure) - examples: "a joy to behold", "the pleasure of his company".

"The joys of bell ringing" parallels "the pleasure of his company" - it's about the enjoyable aspects/experiences of bell ringing, something that provides a source of happiness. So sense 2 seems better.

The phrase "the joys of bell ringing" refers to the pleasurable aspects or experiences associated with bell ringing - things that are sources of happiness. This aligns with sense 2, which defines joy as "something or someone that provides a source of happiness" with examples like "a joy to behold" and "the pleasure of his company."

Sense 1 is more about the abstract emotion of great happiness itself. In the context, they want to speak to students about the joys (the enjoyable aspects/sources of happiness) of bell ringing, which is more aligned with sense 2.


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

[User]
Target lemma: bell_ringing
Target surface form: bell ringing
Context:
"So crunch, crunch, crunch, bang, bang, bang -- here come the ringers from above, making a very obvious exit while the congregation is at prayer, "he says. Vicar Marshall admits to mixed feelings about this issue, since he is both a vicar and an active bell-ringer himself. "The sound of bells is a net to draw people into the church, "he says. "I live in hopes that the ringers themselves will be drawn into that fuller life. "The Central Council of Church Bell Ringers, a sort of parliament of ringing groups, aims to improve relations with vicars, says John C. Baldwin, president. It hopes to speak to students at theological colleges about the joys of <t>bell ringing</t> and will shortly publish a booklet for every vicar in the country entitled, "The Bells in Your Care. "Says Mr. Baldwin, "We recognize that we may no longer have as high a priority in church life and experience. "

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=bell_ringing%1:11:00:: | definition=the sound of someone playing a set of bells
2. sense_key=bell_ringing%1:10:00:: | definition=persuasion of voters in a political campaign | synonyms=electioneering, canvassing
3. sense_key=bell_ringing%1:04:00:: | definition=playing a set of bells that are (usually) hung in a tower | synonyms=carillon, carillon playing

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

reasoning_content:
The target lemma is "bell_ringing" and the context discusses church bell ringers, vicars, the Central Council of Church Bell Ringers, and the joys of bell ringing. The context mentions "hung in a tower" implicitly through church bells, and the activity of ringers playing bells.

Sense 1: "the sound of someone playing a set of bells" - this is about the sound
Sense 3: "playing a set of bells that are (usually) hung in a tower" with synonyms carillon, carillon playing - this is about the activity/act of playing bells

The context says "speak to students at theological colleges about the joys of bell ringing" - this refers to the activity of playing bells, not just the sound. The entire passage is about bell ringers as people who engage in the activity of ringing church bells.

Sense 3 seems most appropriate as it refers to the activity of playing bells hung in a tower (church bells), which matches the context of church bell ringers engaging in this activity.

Wait, let me reconsider. The context mentions "The sound of bells is a net to draw people into the church" - this refers to the sound. But the target "bell ringing" in "the joys of bell ringing" refers to the activity.

Sense 3 is about the activity of playing bells, which fits better with "the joys of bell ringing" - you enjoy the activity, not just the sound.


[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: shortly
Target surface form: shortly
Context:
"So crunch, crunch, crunch, bang, bang, bang -- here come the ringers from above, making a very obvious exit while the congregation is at prayer, "he says. Vicar Marshall admits to mixed feelings about this issue, since he is both a vicar and an active bell-ringer himself. "The sound of bells is a net to draw people into the church, "he says. "I live in hopes that the ringers themselves will be drawn into that fuller life. "The Central Council of Church Bell Ringers, a sort of parliament of ringing groups, aims to improve relations with vicars, says John C. Baldwin, president. It hopes to speak to students at theological colleges about the joys of bell ringing and will <t>shortly</t> publish a booklet for every vicar in the country entitled, "The Bells in Your Care. "Says Mr. Baldwin, "We recognize that we may no longer have as high a priority in church life and experience. "

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=shortly%4:02:01:: | definition=for a short time | examples=he was at the airport shortly before she was expected to arrive
2. sense_key=shortly%4:02:00:: | definition=in the near future | synonyms=soon, presently, before long | examples=the doctor will soon be here; the book will appear shortly
3. sense_key=shortly%4:02:02:: | definition=in a curt, abrupt and discourteous manner | synonyms=curtly, short | examples=he told me curtly to get on with it; he talked short with everyone
4. sense_key=shortly%4:02:04:: | definition=in a concise manner; in a few words | synonyms=concisely, briefly, in brief, in short | examples=the history is summed up concisely in this book; she replied briefly
5. sense_key=shortly%4:02:03:: | definition=at a short distance | examples=the hem fell shortly below her knees

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 says "will shortly publish a booklet" — meaning in the near future.


[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: publish
Target surface form: publish
Context:
"So crunch, crunch, crunch, bang, bang, bang -- here come the ringers from above, making a very obvious exit while the congregation is at prayer, "he says. Vicar Marshall admits to mixed feelings about this issue, since he is both a vicar and an active bell-ringer himself. "The sound of bells is a net to draw people into the church, "he says. "I live in hopes that the ringers themselves will be drawn into that fuller life. "The Central Council of Church Bell Ringers, a sort of parliament of ringing groups, aims to improve relations with vicars, says John C. Baldwin, president. It hopes to speak to students at theological colleges about the joys of bell ringing and will shortly <t>publish</t> a booklet for every vicar in the country entitled, "The Bells in Your Care. "Says Mr. Baldwin, "We recognize that we may no longer have as high a priority in church life and experience. "

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=publish%2:36:01:: | definition=put into print | synonyms=print | examples=The newspaper published the news of the royal couple's divorce; These news should not be printed
2. sense_key=publish%2:32:00:: | definition=prepare and issue for public distribution or sale | synonyms=bring out, put out, issue, release | examples=publish a magazine or newspaper
3. sense_key=publish%2:36:00:: | definition=have (one's written work) issued for publication | synonyms=write | examples=How many books did Georges Simenon write?; She published 25 books during her long career

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 the Central Council of Church Bell Ringers planning to "publish a booklet for every vicar in the country."

Let me analyze the senses:

1. publish%2:36:01:: - "put into print" - examples about newspapers publishing news
2. publish%2:32:00:: - "prepare and issue for public distribution or sale" - examples about publishing a magazine or newspaper
3. publish%2:36:00:: - "have (one's written work) issued for publication" - examples about authors publishing books

The Council is preparing and issuing a booklet for distribution to vicars. This is an organization preparing and issuing something for public distribution. Sense 2 seems to fit best - they are preparing and issuing a booklet for public distribution. The booklet isn't being "sold" necessarily, but it's being prepared and issued for distribution.

Sense 1 is more about the physical act of putting something into print (like a newspaper printing news).
Sense 3 is about an author having their work published (like writing books).

The Council is an organization that will prepare and issue a booklet - this aligns best with sense 2: "prepare and issue for public distribution or sale."