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

[User]
Target lemma: stranger
Target surface form: stranger
Context:
But his new-found buddy had matched him drink for drink until he lost count, and the man's eyes were still clear. The guy is off his rocker, Haney thought to himself, and looked away from those eyes. Eyes that were clear, but also bright with a strange intensity, a sort of cold fire burning behind them. Why hadn't he noticed it before? No, the man was not drunk He wondered how he got tied up with this <t>stranger</t>. But, of course, he remembered now.

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

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

reasoning_content:
The user wants me to perform Word Sense Disambiguation (WSD) on the word "stranger" in the given context.

 Let me analyze the context:
 - The narrator (Haney) is with a man he doesn't know well
 - He refers to him as "his new-found buddy" initially
 - He wonders how he got tied up with this "stranger"
 - He remembers now how they met

 Now let's look at the two candidate senses:

 1. sense_key=stranger%1:18:00:: | definition=anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found | synonyms=alien, unknown
    - This sense emphasizes not belonging to the environment/place
    - Synonyms: alien, unknown
    - Example might be: "He is a stranger in this town" (someone foreign to the place)

 2. sense_key=stranger%1:18:01:: | definition=an individual that one is not acquainted with
    - This sense emphasizes lack of personal acquaintance/familiarity between people
    - This is the more common sense when referring to someone you don't know personally

 In the context:
 - Haney is wondering how he got tied up with this person
 - He refers to him as a "new-found buddy" earlier but now seems to realize he doesn't really know him
 - The focus is on the fact that he doesn't know this person well (not acquainted with him), not necessarily that the person doesn't belong to the environment
 - The phrase "how he got tied up with this stranger" suggests personal unfamiliarity rather than alien-ness to the location

 The key distinction:
 - Sense 1: Alien to the place/environment (outsider, foreigner)
 - Sense 2: Not known personally (unfamiliar person)

 In this context, Haney is drinking with someone he just met (new-found buddy), and he's reflecting on how he ended up with this person he doesn't know. This fits sense 2 (not acquainted with) much better than sense 1 (doesn't belong in the environment).

 The phrase "new-found buddy" and the fact that he's wondering how he got "tied up with" this person suggests a personal relationship context (or lack thereof), not a geographical/contextual alien status.

 Therefore, the best sense is sense 2 (index 2).

 Wait, let me double-check the sense indices. The user lists:
 1. sense_key=stranger%1:18:00::
 2. sense_key=stranger%1:18:01::

 So sense_index should be 2.

 Actually, looking at WordNet:
 - stranger%1:18:00:: is usually "anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found"
 - stranger%1:18:01:: is usually "an individual that one is not acquainted with"

 Yes, that's correct. The context clearly indicates someone Haney is not acquainted with (he's wondering how he got tied up with him, implying lack of prior relationship), not someone who is alien to the environment.

 So the answer is {"sense_index": 2}.


attempt_kind: initial

status: success

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

[User]
Target lemma: remember
Target surface form: remembered
Context:
The guy is off his rocker, Haney thought to himself, and looked away from those eyes. Eyes that were clear, but also bright with a strange intensity, a sort of cold fire burning behind them. Why hadn't he noticed it before? No, the man was not drunk He wondered how he got tied up with this stranger. But, of course, he <t>remembered</t> now. It was blurred, after two hours of steady drinking, but the occasion of it came back to him.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=remember%2:31:00:: | definition=recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection | synonyms=retrieve, recall, call back, call up, recollect, think | examples=I can't remember saying any such thing; I can't think what her last name was
2. sense_key=remember%2:31:01:: | definition=keep in mind for attention or consideration | synonyms=think of | examples=Remember the Alamo; Remember to call your mother every day!
3. sense_key=remember%2:31:02:: | definition=recapture the past; indulge in memories | synonyms=think back | examples=he remembered how he used to pick flowers
4. sense_key=remember%2:40:00:: | definition=show appreciation to | examples=He remembered her in his will
5. sense_key=remember%2:32:07:: | definition=mention favorably, as in prayer | examples=remember me in your prayers
6. sense_key=remember%2:32:00:: | definition=mention as by way of greeting or to indicate friendship | synonyms=commend | examples=Remember me to your wife
7. sense_key=remember%2:31:08:: | definition=exercise, or have the power of, memory | examples=After the shelling, many people lost the ability to remember; some remember better than others
8. sense_key=remember%2:31:09:: | definition=call to remembrance; keep alive the memory of someone or something, as in a ceremony | synonyms=commemorate | examples=We remembered the 50th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz; Remember the dead of the First World War

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

finish_reason: stop

role: assistant

reasoning_content:
The user wants me to perform Word Sense Disambiguation on the word "remembered" in the given context.

 Let me analyze the context:
 "The guy is off his rocker, Haney thought to himself, and looked away from those eyes. Eyes that were clear, but also bright with a strange intensity, a sort of cold fire burning behind them. Why hadn't he noticed it before? No, the man was not drunk He wondered how he got tied up with this stranger. But, of course, he <t>remembered</t> now. It was blurred, after two hours of steady drinking, but the occasion of it came back to him."

 Key clues:
 - "he wondered how he got tied up with this stranger" - indicating he's trying to recall past events
 - "he remembered now" - suggests the memory came back to him
 - "It was blurred... but the occasion of it came back to him" - explicitly stating the memory returned/recalled
 - "after two hours of steady drinking" - explaining why it was hard to recall

 Now let's look at the candidate senses:

 1. remember%2:31:00:: - recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection | synonyms=retrieve, recall, call back, call up, recollect, think
    - This fits well. He is recalling how he met the stranger. The phrase "came back to him" supports this sense of recollection.

 2. remember%2:31:01:: - keep in mind for attention or consideration | synonyms=think of
    - This is about keeping something in mind prospectively (like "remember to call"), not about recalling past events.

 3. remember%2:31:02:: - recapture the past; indulge in memories | synonyms=think back
    - This is more about reminiscing or indulging in memories, often with a nostalgic or prolonged aspect. The context here is about suddenly recalling a specific fact (how he met the stranger), not indulging in memories.

 4. remember%2:40:00:: - show appreciation to
    - Not relevant here (like remembering someone in a will).

 5. remember%2:32:07:: - mention favorably, as in prayer
    - Not relevant.

 6. remember%2:32:00:: - mention as by way of greeting
    - Not relevant.

 7. remember%2:31:08:: - exercise, or have the power of, memory
    - This is about the general ability to remember, not a specific instance of recalling something.

 8. remember%2:31:09:: - call to remembrance; keep alive the memory... ceremony | synonyms=commemorate
    - This is about commemorating, not personally recalling a memory.

 The best fit is sense 1: recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection. The context describes the act of recalling how he got tied up with the stranger - the memory was blurred but "came back to him" (recollection).

 Sense 3 might be tempting because it involves the past, but sense 3 is more about "indulging in memories" or "thinking back" in a more general, reminiscing way. The context here is about retrieving a specific piece of information (how he met the stranger) that he had forgotten due to drinking, which aligns better with sense 1's "recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection" and synonyms like "retrieve, recall, recollect."

 Also, the example for sense 1: "I can't remember saying any such thing" - this is about retrieving whether something happened, similar to retrieving how he got tied up with the stranger.

 Therefore, sense_index: 1 is the correct choice.

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native_finish_reason: stop

provider: Moonshot AI

currency: USD


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

[User]
Target lemma: hour
Target surface form: hours
Context:
Eyes that were clear, but also bright with a strange intensity, a sort of cold fire burning behind them. Why hadn't he noticed it before? No, the man was not drunk He wondered how he got tied up with this stranger. But, of course, he remembered now. It was blurred, after two <t>hours</t> of steady drinking, but the occasion of it came back to him. The stranger, his head seemingly sunk in thought, started to cross the street against the light just as a huge moving van roared through the intersection.

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

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

reasoning_content:
The user wants me to perform Word Sense Disambiguation for the word "hours" in the given context.

Context analysis:
- "It was blurred, after two <t>hours</t> of steady drinking, but the occasion of it came back to him."
- This refers to a duration of time spent drinking.
- "two hours of steady drinking" clearly means a period of time equal to 2/24ths of a day, i.e., 120 minutes.

Candidate senses:
1. hour%1:28:00:: - a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day (duration, 60 minutes)
2. hour%1:28:01:: - clock time (e.g., "the hour is getting late")
3. hour%1:28:02:: - a special and memorable period (e.g., "finest hour")
4. hour%1:07:00:: - distance measured by time (e.g., "an hour from the airport")

The context is talking about a duration of time spent drinking. "After two hours of steady drinking" means after a duration of 120 minutes. This matches sense 1 perfectly.

Sense 2 would be something like "at the hour of midnight" or referring to a specific time on the clock.
Sense 3 would be metaphorical/special period.
Sense 4 is about distance.

Therefore, the best sense is index 1.

I need to return only a JSON object: {"sense_index": 1}

provider: SiliconFlow


[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: steady
Target surface form: steady
Context:
Eyes that were clear, but also bright with a strange intensity, a sort of cold fire burning behind them. Why hadn't he noticed it before? No, the man was not drunk He wondered how he got tied up with this stranger. But, of course, he remembered now. It was blurred, after two hours of <t>steady</t> drinking, but the occasion of it came back to him. The stranger, his head seemingly sunk in thought, started to cross the street against the light just as a huge moving van roared through the intersection.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=steady%3:00:00:: | definition=not subject to change or variation especially in behavior | examples=a steady beat; a steady job
2. sense_key=steady%5:00:00:stable:00 | definition=not liable to fluctuate or especially to fall | synonyms=firm, unfluctuating | examples=stocks are still firm
3. sense_key=steady%5:00:00:secure:03 | definition=securely in position; not shaky | examples=held the ladder steady
4. sense_key=steady%5:00:00:resolute:00 | definition=marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable | synonyms=firm, steadfast, stiff, unbendable, unfaltering, unshakable | examples=firm convictions; a firm mouth
5. sense_key=steady%5:00:00:frequent:00 | definition=relating to a person who does something regularly | synonyms=regular | examples=a regular customer; a steady drinker
6. sense_key=steady%5:00:00:unexcitable:00 | definition=not easily excited or upset | examples=steady nerves

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 user wants me to perform Word Sense Disambiguation on the word "steady" in the given context.

Context analysis:
- The sentence is: "It was blurred, after two hours of <t>steady</t> drinking, but the occasion of it came back to him."
- The phrase "steady drinking" suggests continuous, uninterrupted, or regular drinking over a period of two hours.
- We're talking about someone who has been drinking alcohol continuously for two hours.

Candidate sense analysis:
1. sense_key=steady%3:00:00:: | definition=not subject to change or variation especially in behavior | examples=a steady beat; a steady job
   - This seems to refer to consistency in behavior or pattern. While drinking could be consistent, this doesn't quite fit "steady drinking" which implies continuous/repeated action.

2. sense_key=steady%5:00:00:stable:00 | definition=not liable to fluctuate or especially to fall | synonyms=firm, unfluctuating | examples=stocks are still firm
   - This refers to financial stability or physical stability, not applicable to drinking.

3. sense_key=steady%5:00:00:secure:03 | definition=securely in position; not shaky | examples=held the ladder steady
   - Physical stability, not applicable here.

4. sense_key=steady%5:00:00:resolute:00 | definition=marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable | synonyms=firm, steadfast, stiff, unbendable, unfaltering, unshakable | examples=firm convictions; a firm mouth
   - This refers to determination/willpower, not applicable to the act of drinking.

5. sense_key=steady%5:00:00:frequent:00 | definition=relating to a person who does something regularly | synonyms=regular | examples=a regular customer; a steady drinker
   - This says "relating to a person who does something regularly" and gives the example "a steady drinker".
   - The context has "steady drinking" - this modifies "drinking" (the activity) rather than "drinker" (the person), but it's very close.
   - Actually, looking at the example "a steady drinker" - this means someone who drinks regularly or habitually.
   - But in the context "two hours of steady drinking", this could mean continuous, uninterrupted drinking.

6. sense_key=steady%5:00:00:unexcitable:00 | definition=not easily excited or upset | examples=steady nerves
   - This refers to temperament, not applicable.

Wait, let me reconsider sense 5. The definition says "relating to a person who does something regularly" but the example includes "a steady drinker". However, the context is "steady drinking" not "steady drinker".

Actually, looking at the sense keys:
- steady%5:00:00:frequent:00 - this is an adjective satellite (indicated by 5 in the lexicographer file number)
- The definition mentions "relating to a person who does something regularly"
- The example "a steady drinker" fits perfectly with someone who drinks regularly.

But in the context "two hours of steady drinking", does this mean:
a) Regular/habitual drinking (the person is a steady drinker)?
b) Continuous/uninterrupted drinking for two hours?

Actually, looking at the WordNet structure:
- "steady" as in "steady drinking" usually means continuous, constant, or regular in the sense of happening without interruption.

Let me look at sense 1 again: "not subject to change or variation especially in behavior" - example "a steady beat". This could apply to drinking that happens at a constant rate.

But sense 5 has the specific example "a steady drinker" which is very close to our usage. The word "steady" here describes the drinking pattern.

Wait, I need to look more carefully. The target is "steady" modifying "drinking".

In "steady drinking", this typically means continuous, prolonged drinking without stop.

But let's look at the definitions again carefully:

Sense 1: "not subject to change or variation especially in behavior" - examples: "a steady beat; a steady job"
- This implies regularity, consistency.

Sense 5: "relating to a person who does something regularly" - synonyms: regular - examples: "a regular customer; a steady drinker"
- This is specifically about a person who does something regularly.
- The example "a steady drinker" is an adjective modifying a person.

In the context: "two hours of steady drinking"
- This is a noun phrase where "steady" modifies "drinking" (the activity).
- It means the drinking was continuous, sustained, or regular during those two hours.

Is there a sense that means "continuous" or "sustained"?

Looking at WordNet senses for "steady":
From WordNet 3.0 or 3.1:
- steady (adj): not subject to change or variation especially in behavior (sense 1)
- steady (adj): not liable to fluctuate or especially to fall (sense 2)
- steady (adj): securely in position; not shaky (sense 3)
- steady (adj): marked by firm determination or resolution (sense 4)
- steady (adj): relating to a person who does something regularly (sense 5)
- steady (adj): not easily excited or upset (sense 6)

But "steady drinking" in the sense of continuous drinking for two hours - is that sense 1 or sense 5?

Actually, looking at the example "a steady drinker" in sense 5, this refers to someone who drinks habitually or regularly (like "he's a steady drinker" = he drinks regularly).

But "two hours of steady drinking" suggests continuous, uninterrupted drinking.

Let me think about the semantic similarity. "Steady drinking" for two hours suggests drinking that continues without stopping - regular in the sense of constant.

Sense 1: "not subject to change or variation" - this could apply. A steady rate of drinking.
Example: "a steady beat" - regular, continuous.

Sense 5 is specifically about a person being regular in their habits: "a steady drinker" = someone who drinks regularly/habitually.

In the phrase "steady drinking", we are describing the activity, not the person's habitual nature. It's describing the manner of the activity during those two hours - continuous, constant.

But wait - looking at the provided candidate senses, sense 5 has the example "a steady drinker". The context has "steady drinking".

However, in WordNet, "steady" in the sense of "regular, habitual" (as in "steady customer" or "steady drinker") is indeed a separate sense from "steady" meaning "constant, unvarying" (as in "steady progress" or "steady rain").

Let me check: "steady rain" would be sense 1 (not subject to change, constant).
"Steady drinking" for two hours suggests the same - continuous, constant drinking.

But sense 5 with "steady drinker" is different - it's about the person's habits.

However, the phrase "steady drinking" could be interpreted in two ways:
1. Drinking that is continuous/constant (sense 1)
2. Drinking done by someone who is a steady drinker (sense 5) - but this doesn't make sense with "two hours of..."

Actually, looking at the context: "after two hours of steady drinking"
This is similar to "after two hours of steady rain" - meaning continuous, unremitting.

So sense 1 seems best: "not subject to change or variation" - continuous, constant.

But let me reconsider sense 5. The definition says "relating to a person who does something regularly". This is clearly about the person's characteristic.

In "steady drinking", the word "steady" is modifying "drinking", not describing the person directly (though it implies the person was drinking steadily).

Actually, looking at WordNet examples more carefully:
- Sense 5 examples: "a regular customer; a steady drinker"
- Sense 1 examples: "a steady beat; a steady job"

"Steady drinking" patterns with "steady beat" - both describe continuing without interruption or variation. This is sense 1.

Wait, is there a sense meaning "continuous" specifically?

Let me check the actual WordNet database structure. Since I don't have direct access, I need to reason from the provided glosses.

Sense 1: "not subject to change or variation especially in behavior"
- "a steady beat" - a beat that doesn't change, is regular
- "a steady job" - regular employment

Sense 5: "relating to a person who does something regularly"
- Synonyms: regular
- Examples: "a regular customer" (someone who comes regularly), "a steady drinker" (someone who drinks regularly/habitually)

The key distinction:
- Sense 1: describes things that are constant, unvarying, regular in pattern
- Sense 5: describes people who do something habitually/regularly

"Steady drinking" describes the activity. It was drinking that continued without interruption for two hours. This is sense 1 - it describes the regularity/continuity of the activity.

However, I should verify if there's any other sense. The glosses provided might be truncated or simplified.

Looking at the context: "after two hours of steady drinking"
This describes the act of drinking as being continuous and persistent.

Sense 1: "not subject to change or variation especially in behavior"
- This fits "steady drinking" = drinking that continued without stopping, at a constant rate.

Sense 5 is about the person: "relating to a person who does something regularly"
- A "steady drinker" is a person, not an act.
- "Steady drinking" could theoretically be "drinking characteristic of a steady drinker" but that's a stretch. The more natural reading is that the drinking itself was steady/continuous.

Therefore, sense 1 or sense 5?

Let me think about the phrase "steady drinking" in English.
- If someone says "He did some steady drinking last night", they usually mean he drank continuously or heavily.
- "Steady" here emphasizes the uninterrupted nature or the consistent rate.

But looking at the WordNet classification, "steady" meaning "habitual" (as in customer, boyfriend, drinker) is often distinguished from "steady" meaning "constant/unvarying" (as in progress, rain).

However, the example "steady drinker" in sense 5 is crucial.
- "A steady drinker" = someone who drinks regularly (habitually)
- "Steady drinking" (gerund/verbal noun) = the act of drinking that is steady.

Actually, looking carefully at sense 5: "relating to a person who does something regularly"
The head noun modified is typically a person: customer, drinker.

In "steady drinking", "drinking" is not a person, it's an activity.
So sense 5 is syntactically/semantically constrained to people who perform actions regularly.

"Two hours of steady drinking" - "drinking" here is a noun (the activity).
Can "steady" modify an activity noun under sense 5? The definition explicitly says "relating to a person who does something regularly".

So sense 5 is out because we're describing the drinking, not saying someone is a regular drinker.

Sense 1: "not subject to change or variation especially in behavior"
- "a steady beat" - beat is a pattern/event, similar to drinking
- "steady drinking" would be drinking without change or variation - i.e., continuous, constant.

Sense 4: "marked by firm determination" - no.
Sense 6: "not easily excited" - no.
Sense 2: "not liable to fluctuate or fall" - usually financial/physical - no.
Sense 3: "securely in position" - physical - no.

Therefore, sense 1 is the best fit.

Wait, but I need to double-check sense 5. Could "steady drinking" mean the drinking done by a steady drinker? No, because of "two hours of..." which specifies the duration. It's describing the temporal pattern of the activity.

Also, comparing to the example in sense 5: "a steady drinker" - this is clearly a different syntactic and semantic structure.

So my answer should be sense 1.

But wait - let me reconsider once more. Is there any chance sense 5 is correct?

Looking at the gloss for sense 5 again: "relating to a person who does something regularly"
The phrase "steady drinking" would have to mean "drinking characteristic of a steady drinker" or "habitual drinking".

But with "two hours of..." it emphasizes the unbroken continuity during that time period, not the habitual nature. If he was a steady drinker (habitual), that doesn't necessarily mean he drank steadily for two hours on this occasion. But "two hours of steady drinking" clearly describes what happened during those two hours - continuous drinking.

Therefore, sense 1 - meaning continuous, not varying, constant.

One more check: Could "steady" here mean "regular" in the sense of frequent (sense 5)?
"A regular customer" comes regularly.
"He is a steady drinker" means he drinks regularly/habitually.
But "two hours of steady drinking" is not about frequency across time, but about continuity during those two hours.

Therefore: sense 1.

Actually, looking at the first sense's example "a steady job" - this means a regular, permanent job.
And "a steady beat" means a regular, unvarying beat.

So "steady drinking" = regular, continuous drinking.

Yes, sense 1.

I should note: the sense index requested is just the number. So {"sense_index": 1}.

Wait, I want to reconsider if there's any chance sense 5 applies. The definition says "relating to a person who does something regularly".

But looking at standard English usage and WordNet:
"Steady" in "steady customer", "steady boyfriend", "steady drinker" is different from "steady" in "steady progress", "steady increase".

In WordNet, "steady" (habitual) is indeed separate from "steady" (not varying).

But the phrase "steady drinking" is ambiguous - it could mean:
1. Habitual drinking (he indulged in his steady drinking)
2. Continuous drinking (he engaged in two hours of continuous drinking)

Given "two hours of" - it modifies the drinking as being continuous/uninterrupted during that period.

The first sense covers this meaning. The fifth sense is specifically about relational/characteristic regularity of persons.

The format should be exactly: {"sense_index": 1}

Actually, no - I need to be more careful. Let me look at the sense key patterns.

sense_key=steady%5:00:00:frequent:00
The "frequent" in the sense key suggests this sense is related to frequency/habituality.
sense_key=steady%3:00:00::
This is the first, core sense (adjective satellite file 3:00:00).

In WordNet, the most common sense of "steady" is "not easily excited or upset" or "not varying".
The "frequent" sense is about regularity in habit.

Looking at the provided synonyms for sense 5: "regular"
Example: "a regular customer; a steady drinker"

This is clearly the "regular/habitual" sense.
"Two hours of steady drinking" - is this "two hours of habitual drinking"? No, it's two hours of continuous drinking.

"Two hours of regular drinking"? That could mean drinking at regular intervals, but "steady" here implies without interruption.

Actually, in some contexts, "steady drinking" can mean habitual, but modified by "two hours" it becomes descriptive of the continuous action.

I think sense 1 is correct, but I want to check if there's a sense I'm missing. Is there a sense about continuity? The gloss "not subject to change or variation" covers continuity.

Therefore, final answer: sense 1.

Wait, I want to look one more time at the context and make sure I'm not missing a pun or specific usage.

"It was blurred, after two hours of steady drinking, but the occasion of it came back to him."
This is describing excessive alcohol consumption. "Steady" here emphasizes that he kept drinking continuously for two hours without stopping. This is sense 1 behavior - continuous, unvarying.

Sense 5 would be if the text said "He was a steady drinker" describing his habit.

So yes, {"sense_index": 1}.

Actually, looking at the instruction again: "Do not answer with a WordNet sense key."
And "Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}."

So I just need to provide the number.

Final check: Could it be sense 6? "not easily excited or upset" - "steady nerves" - no, that doesn't fit drinking.
Could it be sense 4? "resolute" - no.
Could it be sense 2 or 3? Financial/physical stability - no.

So it's between 1 and 5.
Sense 5 is specifically about persons: "relating to a person..."
The head word is "drinking" (an activity/gerund), not a person.
Therefore sense 1.

Actually, one last thought: In some WordNet versions, could "steady drinking" be interpreted under sense 5 because it implies the person is drinking regularly?
No, the syntax "two hours of [adjective] [noun]" requires the adjective to describe the noun (the drinking) directly. The drinking was steady (continuous).

The answer is 1.

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

[User]
Target lemma: drinking
Target surface form: drinking
Context:
Eyes that were clear, but also bright with a strange intensity, a sort of cold fire burning behind them. Why hadn't he noticed it before? No, the man was not drunk He wondered how he got tied up with this stranger. But, of course, he remembered now. It was blurred, after two hours of steady <t>drinking</t>, but the occasion of it came back to him. The stranger, his head seemingly sunk in thought, started to cross the street against the light just as a huge moving van roared through the intersection.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=drinking%1:04:00:: | definition=the act of consuming liquids | synonyms=imbibing, imbibition
2. sense_key=drinking%1:04:01:: | definition=the act of drinking alcoholic beverages to excess | synonyms=drink, boozing, drunkenness, crapulence | examples=drink was his downfall

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 user wants me to perform Word Sense Disambiguation on the word "drinking" in the given context.

 Context analysis:
 - The text mentions "after two hours of steady drinking"
 - Earlier it mentions "No, the man was not drunk" (implying alcohol is involved)
 - The context suggests a social or prolonged activity involving beverages
 - The mention of "not drunk" and "two hours of steady drinking" strongly suggests alcoholic beverages

 Candidate senses:
 1. drinking%1:04:00:: - the act of consuming liquids (general)
 2. drinking%1:04:01:: - the act of drinking alcoholic beverages to excess (specific to alcohol)

 Analysis:
 - Sense 1 is the general act of consuming any liquids
 - Sense 2 specifically refers to drinking alcoholic beverages to excess

 In the context:
 - The phrase "two hours of steady drinking" combined with the mention of "not drunk" suggests alcohol consumption
 - The examples for sense 2 include "drink was his downfall" which fits the narrative tone
 - The synonyms for sense 2 (boozing, drunkenness, crapulence) all relate to alcohol
 - While "steady drinking" could technically be water, the context about being "not drunk" and the narrative style strongly implies alcoholic drinking

 However, I need to be careful. The text says "No, the man was not drunk" and mentions "two hours of steady drinking". If he wasn't drunk after two hours of steady drinking, it could still be alcohol (he has tolerance) or it could be non-alcoholic beverages.

 But looking at the specific sense 2 definition: "the act of drinking alcoholic beverages to excess". The word "excess" is key here. Does the context suggest drinking to excess?

 The text says "steady drinking" for two hours, and mentions the man was "not drunk". If he's not drunk, it might not be "to excess". But the mention of "drunk" in the context suggests alcohol is involved.

 Actually, looking carefully at the context:
 - "No, the man was not drunk"
 - "after two hours of steady drinking"
 - The narrator is trying to remember how he got tied up with the stranger, suggesting impaired memory/judgment

 The sense 2 definition mentions "to excess" but the examples include "drink was his downfall" which implies problematic drinking.

 However, sense 1 is simply "the act of consuming liquids" - this is very general.

 Given the context mentions "drunk" explicitly, and the activity lasted two hours (suggesting a social drinking session), and the memory is blurred (suggesting intoxication), sense 2 seems more appropriate despite the "not drunk" comment (which might mean not visibly drunk or not completely intoxicated).

 Wait, the text says "No, the man was not drunk" - this is a negation. The narrator is observing that despite the drinking, the man is not drunk. Or is it the narrator reflecting on himself?

 Let me re-read: "No, the man was not drunk He wondered how he got tied up with this stranger."

 Actually, looking at the flow:
 - "No, the man was not drunk" - this seems to be the narrator realizing the stranger isn't drunk
 - "He wondered how he got tied up with this stranger" - the narrator is wondering about his own situation
 - "But, of course, he remembered now. It was blurred, after two hours of steady drinking..."

 So the narrator had been drinking for two hours, which made his memory blurred. This strongly suggests alcohol.

 Therefore, sense 2 (drinking alcoholic beverages) is the correct choice.

 The JSON should be: {"sense_index": 2}

provider: Novita


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

[User]
Target lemma: stranger
Target surface form: stranger
Context:
Why hadn't he noticed it before? No, the man was not drunk He wondered how he got tied up with this stranger. But, of course, he remembered now. It was blurred, after two hours of steady drinking, but the occasion of it came back to him. The <t>stranger</t>, his head seemingly sunk in thought, started to cross the street against the light just as a huge moving van roared through the intersection. Brakes howled and a horn blared furiously, but the man would have been hit if Phil hadn't called out to him a second before.

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

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

reasoning_content:
The user wants me to perform Word Sense Disambiguation on the word "stranger" in the given context.

Let me analyze the context:
- The narrator is wondering how he got tied up with "this stranger"
- He remembers the occasion after drinking
- The stranger is described as crossing the street against the light
- Phil (the narrator) calls out to save him from being hit by a van

Now let's look at the two candidate senses:

1. sense_key=stranger%1:18:00:: | definition=anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found | synonyms=alien, unknown
   - This sense emphasizes not belonging to the environment/place
   - Synonyms: alien, unknown

2. sense_key=stranger%1:18:01:: | definition=an individual that one is not acquainted with
   - This sense emphasizes lack of personal acquaintance/familiarity between people
   - This is the more common sense of "stranger" - someone you don't know personally

Analyzing the context:
- The text says "how he got tied up with this stranger" and "he remembered now" - suggesting he didn't know this person previously
- The description focuses on their interaction and the narrator not knowing him initially ("Why hadn't he noticed it before?")
- There's no emphasis on the stranger not belonging to the physical environment (like an alien or foreigner), but rather on the narrator not knowing who this person is
- The phrase "tied up with this stranger" suggests a personal relationship (or lack thereof) - being connected with someone unknown to him

The key distinction:
- Sense 1: Focuses on being foreign/alien to a place/environment (stranger in a strange land)
- Sense 2: Focuses on being unknown/unfamiliar to a person (someone you haven't met)

In this context, the narrator is referring to someone he doesn't know personally. The narrative is about how he met this person (the occasion coming back to him), implying prior lack of acquaintance.

Therefore, sense 2 (stranger%1:18:01::) is the correct choice.

Wait, let me double-check the WordNet senses to make sure I understand them correctly.

In WordNet:
- stranger%1:18:00:: usually refers to "foreigner, alien" - someone who is not from a particular place
- stranger%1:18:01:: usually refers to "an individual that one is not acquainted with" - someone unknown personally

The context clearly indicates personal unfamiliarity: "how he got tied up with this stranger", "he remembered now" (the occasion of meeting), describing the interaction between two individuals who don't know each other.

This fits sense 2.

The JSON should be: {"sense_index": 2}

provider: DeepInfra


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

[User]
Target lemma: head
Target surface form: head
Context:
Why hadn't he noticed it before? No, the man was not drunk He wondered how he got tied up with this stranger. But, of course, he remembered now. It was blurred, after two hours of steady drinking, but the occasion of it came back to him. The stranger, his <t>head</t> seemingly sunk in thought, started to cross the street against the light just as a huge moving van roared through the intersection. Brakes howled and a horn blared furiously, but the man would have been hit if Phil hadn't called out to him a second before.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=head%1:08:00:: | definition=the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains | synonyms=caput | examples=he stuck his head out the window
2. sense_key=head%1:05:00:: | definition=a single domestic animal | examples=200 head of cattle
3. sense_key=head%1:09:00:: | definition=that which is responsible for one's thoughts and feelings; the seat of the faculty of reason | synonyms=mind, brain, psyche, nous | examples=his mind wandered; I couldn't get his words out of my head
4. sense_key=head%1:18:00:: | definition=a person who is in charge | synonyms=chief, top dog | examples=the head of the whole operation
5. sense_key=head%1:14:00:: | definition=the front of a military formation or procession | examples=the head of the column advanced boldly; they were at the head of the attack
6. sense_key=head%1:19:00:: | definition=the pressure exerted by a fluid | examples=a head of steam
7. sense_key=head%1:15:00:: | definition=the top of something | examples=the head of the stairs; the head of the page
8. sense_key=head%1:15:01:: | definition=the source of water from which a stream arises | synonyms=fountainhead, headspring | examples=they tracked him back toward the head of the stream
9. sense_key=head%1:10:03:: | definition=(grammar) the word in a grammatical constituent that plays the same grammatical role as the whole constituent | synonyms=head word
10. sense_key=head%1:26:00:: | definition=the tip of an abscess (where the pus accumulates)
11. sense_key=head%1:23:00:: | definition=the length or height based on the size of a human or animal head | examples=he is two heads taller than his little sister; his horse won by a head
12. sense_key=head%1:20:00:: | definition=a dense cluster of flowers or foliage | synonyms=capitulum | examples=a head of cauliflower; a head of lettuce
13. sense_key=head%1:18:01:: | definition=the educator who has executive authority for a school | synonyms=principal, school principal, head teacher | examples=she sent unruly pupils to see the principal
14. sense_key=head%1:18:03:: | definition=an individual person | examples=tickets are $5 per head
15. sense_key=head%1:18:02:: | definition=a user of (usually soft) drugs | examples=the office was full of secret heads
16. sense_key=head%1:17:02:: | definition=a natural elevation (especially a rocky one that juts out into the sea) | synonyms=promontory, headland, foreland
17. sense_key=head%1:17:01:: | definition=a rounded compact mass | examples=the head of a comet
18. sense_key=head%1:17:00:: | definition=the foam or froth that accumulates at the top when you pour an effervescent liquid into a container | examples=the beer had a large head of foam
19. sense_key=head%1:15:02:: | definition=the part in the front or nearest the viewer | synonyms=forefront | examples=he was in the forefront; he was at the head of the column
20. sense_key=head%1:11:01:: | definition=a difficult juncture | synonyms=pass, straits | examples=a pretty pass; matters came to a head yesterday
21. sense_key=head%1:11:00:: | definition=forward movement | synonyms=headway | examples=the ship made little headway against the gale
22. sense_key=head%1:10:01:: | definition=a V-shaped mark at one end of an arrow pointer | synonyms=point | examples=the point of the arrow was due north
23. sense_key=head%1:10:02:: | definition=the subject matter at issue | synonyms=question | examples=the question of disease merits serious discussion; under the head of minor Roman poets
24. sense_key=head%1:10:00:: | definition=a line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about | synonyms=heading, header | examples=the heading seemed to have little to do with the text
25. sense_key=head%1:08:01:: | definition=the rounded end of a bone that fits into a rounded cavity in another bone to form a joint | examples=the head of the humerus
26. sense_key=head%1:08:02:: | definition=that part of a skeletal muscle that is away from the bone that it moves
27. sense_key=head%1:06:05:: | definition=(computer science) a tiny electromagnetic coil and metal pole used to write and read magnetic patterns on a disk | synonyms=read/write head
28. sense_key=head%1:06:04:: | definition=(usually plural) the obverse side of a coin that usually bears the representation of a person's head | examples=call heads or tails!
29. sense_key=head%1:06:03:: | definition=the striking part of a tool | examples=the head of the hammer
30. sense_key=head%1:06:02:: | definition=(nautical) a toilet on board a boat or ship
31. sense_key=head%1:06:00:: | definition=a projection out from one end; , | examples=the head of the nail; a pinhead is the head of a pin
32. sense_key=head%1:06:01:: | definition=a membrane that is stretched taut over a drum | synonyms=drumhead
33. sense_key=head%1:04:00:: | definition=oral stimulation of the genitals | synonyms=oral sex | examples=they say he gives good head

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 user wants me to perform Word Sense Disambiguation (WSD) for the word "head" in the given context.

 Context analysis:
 - The sentence is: "The stranger, his <t>head</t> seemingly sunk in thought, started to cross the street against the light just as a huge moving van roared through the intersection."
 - The phrase "head seemingly sunk in thought" suggests a physical head (the upper part of the body) being bowed down or lowered in a thoughtful posture.
 - "Sunk in thought" is an idiom meaning deeply thinking, and it describes the physical position of the head.
 - The head belongs to "the stranger" (a person).

 Candidate sense analysis:
 1. sense_key=head%1:08:00:: - "the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains" - This fits perfectly. The stranger's physical head is being described as being sunk in thought (bowed down while thinking).
 2. sense_key=head%1:05:00:: - "a single domestic animal" - Doesn't fit, not talking about cattle.
 3. sense_key=head%1:09:00:: - "that which is responsible for one's thoughts and feelings; the seat of the faculty of reason" - This is the metaphorical "mind" sense. While "sunk in thought" relates to thinking, the phrase "his head seemingly sunk" describes a physical posture. If it were the mind sense, we wouldn't say "sunk" in this physical way. Also, "sunk in thought" modifies the physical position.
 4. sense_key=head%1:18:00:: - "a person who is in charge" - Doesn't fit.
 5. sense_key=head%1:14:00:: - "the front of a military formation" - Doesn't fit.
 6. sense_key=head%1:19:00:: - "the pressure exerted by a fluid" - Doesn't fit.
 7. sense_key=head%1:15:00:: - "the top of something" - Could be metaphorical, but here it's clearly the body part.
 8. sense_key=head%1:15:01:: - "the source of water" - Doesn't fit.
 9. sense_key=head%1:10:03:: - grammar term - Doesn't fit.
 10. sense_key=head%1:26:00:: - medical term for abscess - Doesn't fit.
 11. sense_key=head%1:23:00:: - measurement - Doesn't fit.
 12. sense_key=head%1:20:00:: - cluster of flowers - Doesn't fit.
 13. sense_key=head%1:18:01:: - school principal - Doesn't fit.
 14. sense_key=head%1:18:03:: - individual person (per head) - Doesn't fit.
 15. sense_key=head%1:18:02:: - drug user - Doesn't fit.
 16. sense_key=head%1:17:02:: - promontory/headland - Doesn't fit.
 17. sense_key=head%1:17:01:: - rounded compact mass - Doesn't fit.
 18. sense_key=head%1:17:00:: - foam on beer - Doesn't fit.
 19. sense_key=head%1:15:02:: - forefront - Doesn't fit.
 20. sense_key=head%1:11:01:: - difficult juncture - Doesn't fit.
 21. sense_key=head%1:11:00:: - forward movement - Doesn't fit.
 22. sense_key=head%1:10:01:: - arrow point - Doesn't fit.
 23. sense_key=head%1:10:02:: - subject matter - Doesn't fit.
 24. sense_key=head%1:10:00:: - heading/text - Doesn't fit.
 25. sense_key=head%1:08:01:: - rounded end of a bone - Doesn't fit (this is anatomical but specific to bones).
 26. sense_key=head%1:08:02:: - part of skeletal muscle - Doesn't fit.
 27. sense_key=head%1:06:05:: - computer read/write head - Doesn't fit.
 28. sense_key=head%1:06:04:: - side of coin - Doesn't fit.
 29. sense_key=head%1:06:02:: - striking part of tool - Doesn't fit.
 30. sense_key=head%1:06:00:: - toilet on ship - Doesn't fit.
 31. sense_key=head%1:06:01:: - projection out from one end (nail head) - Doesn't fit.
 32. sense_key=head%1:06:01:: - drumhead - Doesn't fit.
 33. sense_key=head%1:04:00:: - oral sex - Doesn't fit.

 The choice is between sense 1 (physical body part) and sense 3 (mind/intellect).

 Sense 1: "the upper part of the human body... contains the face and brains"
 Sense 3: "that which is responsible for one's thoughts and feelings; the seat of the faculty of reason"

 The phrase "his head seemingly sunk in thought" is describing the physical posture of the stranger. The head is physically lowered/bowed because he is thinking deeply. This is a literal description of the body part, not a metaphorical reference to the mind itself. If it were sense 3, we might say "his head was full of thoughts" or use it differently, but "sunk" implies a physical drooping or lowering of the physical head.

 Also, looking at the example for sense 1: "he stuck his head out the window" - this is clearly the physical body part.
 Example for sense 3: "his mind wandered; I couldn't get his words out of my head" - this is the metaphorical mind sense.

 In the context, "his head seemingly sunk in thought" parallels physical descriptions. The stranger is crossing the street, and his physical head is positioned in a way that suggests deep thought (bowed down).

 Therefore, sense 1 is the correct choice.

 The index for sense 1 is: 1 (sense_key=head%1:08:00::)

 Wait, I need to check the indexing. The user lists them as:
 1. sense_key=head%1:08:00::
 2. sense_key=head%1:05:00::
 3. sense_key=head%1:09:00::
 ...

 So the index is the number at the beginning of the line.

 The answer should be: {"sense_index": 1}

provider: Chutes


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

[User]
Target lemma: thought
Target surface form: thought
Context:
Why hadn't he noticed it before? No, the man was not drunk He wondered how he got tied up with this stranger. But, of course, he remembered now. It was blurred, after two hours of steady drinking, but the occasion of it came back to him. The stranger, his head seemingly sunk in <t>thought</t>, started to cross the street against the light just as a huge moving van roared through the intersection. Brakes howled and a horn blared furiously, but the man would have been hit if Phil hadn't called out to him a second before.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=thought%1:09:01:: | definition=the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about | synonyms=idea | examples=it was not a good idea; the thought never entered my mind
2. sense_key=thought%1:09:00:: | definition=the process of using your mind to consider something carefully | synonyms=thinking, thought process, cerebration, intellection, mentation | examples=thinking always made him frown; she paused for thought
3. sense_key=thought%1:09:02:: | definition=the organized beliefs of a period or group or individual | examples=19th century thought; Darwinian thought
4. sense_key=thought%1:09:03:: | definition=a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty | synonyms=opinion, sentiment, persuasion, view | examples=my opinion differs from yours; I am not of your persuasion

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 user wants me to perform Word Sense Disambiguation for the word "thought" in the given context.

 Let me analyze the context:
 - "The stranger, his head seemingly sunk in <t>thought</t>, started to cross the street against the light..."
 - The phrase is "sunk in thought"
 - This describes the stranger's mental state - he appears to be deep in contemplation, thinking about something
 - The context suggests he was so absorbed in his own thinking process that he didn't notice the traffic light

 Now let's look at the candidate senses:

 1. sense_key=thought%1:09:01:: | definition=the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about | synonyms=idea | examples=it was not a good idea; the thought never entered my mind
    - This refers to a specific idea or content of thinking
    - "sunk in thought" doesn't mean sunk in a specific idea, but rather in the act/process of thinking

 2. sense_key=thought%1:09:00:: | definition=the process of using your mind to consider something carefully | synonyms=thinking, thought process, cerebration, intellection, mentation | examples=thinking always made him frown; she paused for thought
    - This refers to the process/activity of thinking
    - "sunk in thought" is an idiom meaning deeply engaged in the process of thinking/contemplating
    - The example "she paused for thought" is similar - referring to the activity of thinking
    - This fits best with "his head seemingly sunk in thought" - his head is bowed as he is deeply engaged in thinking

 3. sense_key=thought%1:09:02:: | definition=the organized beliefs of a period or group or individual | examples=19th century thought; Darwinian thought
    - This refers to a body of beliefs/philosophy (e.g., Western thought)
    - Doesn't fit the context of one person being "sunk in" a philosophical system

 4. sense_key=thought%1:09:03:: | definition=a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty | synonyms=opinion, sentiment, persuasion, view | examples=my opinion differs from yours; I am not of your persuasion
    - This refers to an opinion or belief
    - "sunk in opinion" doesn't make sense here
    - The stranger isn't sunk in a specific belief/judgment, but in the activity of thinking

 The phrase "sunk in thought" is a common collocation meaning "deeply absorbed in thinking" or "lost in contemplation." This clearly refers to the process of thinking (sense 2), not the content (sense 1), a philosophical system (sense 3), or an opinion (sense 4).

 The example "she paused for thought" in sense 2 is particularly relevant - it shows "thought" referring to the activity/process of thinking.

 Therefore, the best sense is sense 2 (index 2).

 Wait, let me double-check the indexing. The user lists:
 1. sense_key=thought%1:09:01::
 2. sense_key=thought%1:09:00::
 3. sense_key=thought%1:09:02::
 4. sense_key=thought%1:09:03::

 So the indices are 1, 2, 3, 4 as listed. I need to return {"sense_index": 2}.

 Actually, looking carefully at the WordNet sense keys:
 - thought%1:09:01:: is usually the "idea/content" sense
 - thought%1:09:00:: is usually the "process" sense (thinking)

 In WordNet:
 - thought%1:09:00:: = the process of using your mind to consider something carefully; "thinking always made him frown"; "she paused for thought"
 - thought%1:09:01:: = the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about; "it was not a good idea"; "the thought never entered my mind"

 Yes, so sense 2 (the second one in the list) corresponds to thought%1:09:00:: which is the process meaning.

 The phrase "sunk in thought" means deeply engaged in the process of thinking/contemplating. This matches sense 2.

 Final check: Could it be sense 1 (content)? If he was sunk in a specific thought (idea), that could work, but "sunk in thought" as an idiom typically refers to the state/activity of thinking deeply, not a specific content. Also, the example "she paused for thought" parallels "sunk in thought" - both refer to the activity.

 Therefore, sense_index: 2.

provider: Phala


[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: start
Target surface form: started
Context:
Why hadn't he noticed it before? No, the man was not drunk He wondered how he got tied up with this stranger. But, of course, he remembered now. It was blurred, after two hours of steady drinking, but the occasion of it came back to him. The stranger, his head seemingly sunk in thought, <t>started</t> to cross the street against the light just as a huge moving van roared through the intersection. Brakes howled and a horn blared furiously, but the man would have been hit if Phil hadn't called out to him a second before.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=start%2:30:00:: | definition=take the first step or steps in carrying out an action | synonyms=get down, begin, get, start out, set about, set out | examples=We began working at dawn; Who will start?
2. sense_key=start%2:30:01:: | definition=set in motion, cause to start | synonyms=begin, lead off, commence | examples=The U.S. started a war in the Middle East; The Iraqis began hostilities
3. sense_key=start%2:38:02:: | definition=leave | synonyms=depart, part, start out, set forth, set off, set out | examples=The family took off for Florida
4. sense_key=start%2:42:00:: | definition=have a beginning, in a temporal, spatial, or evaluative sense | synonyms=begin | examples=The DMZ begins right over the hill; The second movement begins after the Allegro
5. sense_key=start%2:36:00:: | definition=bring into being | synonyms=originate, initiate | examples=He initiated a new program; Start a foundation
6. sense_key=start%2:36:01:: | definition=get off the ground | synonyms=start up, embark on, commence | examples=Who started this company?; We embarked on an exciting enterprise
7. sense_key=start%2:38:04:: | definition=move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm | synonyms=startle, jump | examples=She startled when I walked into the room
8. sense_key=start%2:38:01:: | definition=get going or set in motion | synonyms=start up | examples=We simply could not start the engine; start up the computer
9. sense_key=start%2:38:00:: | definition=begin or set in motion | synonyms=go, get going | examples=I start at eight in the morning; Ready, set, go!
10. sense_key=start%2:41:00:: | definition=begin work or acting in a certain capacity, office or job | synonyms=take up | examples=Take up a position; start a new job
11. sense_key=start%2:33:00:: | definition=play in the starting lineup
12. sense_key=start%2:42:03:: | definition=have a beginning characterized in some specified way | synonyms=begin | examples=The novel begins with a murder; My property begins with the three maple trees
13. sense_key=start%2:41:04:: | definition=begin an event that is implied and limited by the nature or inherent function of the direct object | synonyms=begin | examples=begin a cigar; She started the soup while it was still hot
14. sense_key=start%2:38:03:: | definition=bulge outward | synonyms=protrude, pop, pop out, bulge, bulge out, bug out | examples=His eyes popped

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 user wants me to perform Word Sense Disambiguation for the word "started" in the given context.

Let me analyze the context:
- The stranger, his head seemingly sunk in thought, started to cross the street against the light just as a huge moving van roared through the intersection.

The key here is understanding what "started" means in this sentence. The stranger began the action of crossing the street. He initiated the movement to cross the street.

Let me look at the candidate senses:

1. sense_key=start%2:30:00:: | definition=take the first step or steps in carrying out an action | synonyms=get down, begin, get, start out, set about, set out | examples=We began working at dawn; Who will start?
- This seems to fit well. "Started to cross" means he began the action of crossing, took the first steps.

2. sense_key=start%2:30:01:: | definition=set in motion, cause to start | synonyms=begin, lead off, commence | examples=The U.S. started a war in the Middle East; The Iraqis began hostilities
- This is transitive - causing something else to start. Here the stranger is the one acting, not causing something else to start (in the sense of initiating an event for others).

3. sense_key=start%2:38:02:: | definition=leave | synonyms=depart, part, start out, set forth, set off, set out | examples=The family took off for Florida
- This is about leaving a place. While "cross the street" involves movement, "started to cross" is about beginning the action, not leaving a place specifically.

4. sense_key=start%2:42:00:: | definition=have a beginning, in a temporal, spatial, or evaluative sense | synonyms=begin | examples=The DMZ begins right over the hill; The second movement begins after the Allegro
- This is intransitive about something having a beginning. The subject here is the stranger actively doing something, not something having a beginning.

5. sense_key=start%2:36:00:: | definition=bring into being | synonyms=originate, initiate | examples=He initiated a new program; Start a foundation
- This is about creating/establishing something. Not crossing a street.

6. sense_key=start%2:36:01:: | definition=get off the ground | synonyms=start up, embark on, commence | examples=Who started this company?; We embarked on an exciting enterprise
- This is about starting organizations or enterprises. Not relevant.

7. sense_key=start%2:38:04:: | definition=move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm | synonyms=startle, jump | examples=She startled when I walked into the room
- This is the "startle" sense - a sudden movement due to surprise. The context says "his head seemingly sunk in thought" and he started to cross against the light. It doesn't suggest he was startled or jumped in surprise. He was intentionally crossing (though against the light).

8. sense_key=start%2:38:01:: | definition=get going or set in motion | synonyms=start up | examples=We simply could not start the engine; start up the computer
- This is about starting machines/engines. Not relevant.

9. sense_key=start%2:38:00:: | definition=begin or set in motion | synonyms=go, get going | examples=I start at eight in the morning; Ready, set, go!
- This could work - "begin or set in motion". But looking at the examples: "I start at eight" (intransitive, about beginning an activity), "Ready, set, go" (imperative).

10. sense_key=start%2:41:00:: | definition=begin work or acting in a certain capacity, office or job | synonyms=take up | examples=Take up a position; start a new job
- About jobs/positions. Not relevant.

11. sense_key=start%2:33:00:: | definition=play in the starting lineup
- Sports context. Not relevant.

12. sense_key=start%2:42:03:: | definition=have a beginning characterized in some specified way | synonyms=begin | examples=The novel begins with a murder; My property begins with the three maple trees
- About things having beginnings. Not an agentive action.

13. sense_key=start%2:41:04:: | definition=begin an event that is implied and limited by the nature or inherent function of the direct object | synonyms=begin | examples=begin a cigar; She started the soup while it was still hot
- This is transitive with a direct object (start the soup, start a cigar). Here we have "started to cross" - infinitive complement, not a direct object like "started the engine" or "started the soup".

14. sense_key=start%2:38:03:: | definition=bulge outward | synonyms=protrude, pop, pop out, bulge, bulge out, bug out | examples=His eyes popped
- Physical bulging. Not relevant.

Now comparing sense 1 and sense 9:

Sense 1: "take the first step or steps in carrying out an action" - examples: "We began working at dawn; Who will start?"
Sense 9: "begin or set in motion" - examples: "I start at eight in the morning; Ready, set, go!"

The phrase is "started to cross the street". This is an intransitive use where the subject begins an action.

Sense 1 (start%2:30:00::) is defined as "take the first step or steps in carrying out an action" with synonyms like "begin", "get down", "get", "start out", "set about", "set out". The examples include "We began working at dawn" and "Who will start?"

Sense 9 (start%2:38:00::) is defined as "begin or set in motion" with synonyms "go, get going". Examples: "I start at eight in the morning; Ready, set, go!"

Sense 1 seems more focused on the initiation of an activity/action (taking first steps), while sense 9 seems more about setting something in motion or beginning in a time sense.

Actually, looking at WordNet structure:
- Sense 1 (2:30:00) is likely the general sense of beginning an activity
- Sense 9 (2:38:00) is likely the intransitive motion sense

Wait, let me reconsider the WordNet verb frames. The numbers like 2:30:00, 2:38:00 refer to lexicographer files (30 = verb.change, 38 = verb.motion, etc.).

2:30:00 - verb.change - take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
2:38:00 - verb.motion - begin or set in motion

"Started to cross the street" - crossing the street is a motion, but "start" here is about beginning the action of crossing.

However, sense 1 specifically mentions "take the first step or steps" which fits perfectly with "cross the street" (taking steps to cross).

Sense 9 "begin or set in motion" with examples "I start at eight in the morning" suggests a scheduled beginning or a race start.

But actually, looking at the specific context: "started to cross the street" - this is about initiating a movement/action.

Sense 1 seems the best fit: "take the first step or steps in carrying out an action" - he began the process of crossing the street.

Let me double-check sense 3 (leave): "started to cross" could potentially be interpreted as "set out to cross", but "start to cross" is more about beginning the action than departing.

Sense 7 (startle): The context doesn't suggest surprise. He was sunk in thought and decided to cross (against the light).

So between sense 1 and sense 9:

Sense 1: take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
- Example: "We began working at dawn"
- This fits "started to cross" - he began crossing, took the first steps to cross.

Sense 9: begin or set in motion
- Example: "I start at eight in the morning"
- This is more about the time of beginning or a signal to begin (Ready, set, go).

The phrase "started to cross" indicates the inception of the action of crossing. This aligns with sense 1.

Also, looking at the synonyms for sense 1: "get down, begin, get, start out, set about, set out" - these all fit with beginning an activity like crossing a street.

The answer should be sense index 1.

Wait, I need to be careful. The sense keys are:
1. start%2:30:00::
2. start%2:30:01::
3. start%2:38:02::
4. start%2:42:00::
5. start%2:36:00::
6. start%2:36:01::
7. start%2:38:04::
8. start%2:38:01::
9. start%2:38:00::
10. start%2:41:00::
11. start%2:33:00::
12. start%2:42:03::
13. start%2:41:04::
14. start%2:38:03::

The question asks for the "sense_index". Looking at the format, it seems the index is the number in the list (1-14).

So the answer would be {"sense_index": 1}.

But let me reconsider if it could be sense 9 (2:38:00).

Sense 9: "begin or set in motion" - synonyms: go, get going. Examples: "I start at eight in the morning; Ready, set, go!"

This sense seems to be about starting to move or beginning a journey/motion. "Cross the street" is a motion.

But sense 1 is "take the first step or steps in carrying out an action" - this is the most general sense of beginning an activity, which includes crossing the street.

Actually, looking at WordNet more carefully:
- Sense 1 (2:30:00) is the most common sense, roughly "begin to do something"
- Sense 9 (2:38:00) is specifically about motion/departure: "begin or set in motion"

But "cross the street" is an activity that involves motion. However, "start to cross" emphasizes the beginning of the action.

Let me look at the examples for sense 3 (2:38:02): "leave" - examples: "The family took off for Florida". This is about leaving a place.

The context: "started to cross the street" - this is not leaving a place, it's traversing a street.

Sense 1 seems correct. The stranger began the action of crossing the street.

One more check: Could it be sense 7 (2:38:04) - "move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm"?
The text says: "just as a huge moving van roared through the intersection. Brakes howled..."
But the sequence is:
1. The stranger started to cross against the light
2. Just as a van roared through

So he started to cross, then the van came. The van didn't cause him to startle/start (in the sense of jumping). He was already starting to cross when the van came.

Also, "his head seemingly sunk in thought" suggests he was distracted/intentionally crossing, not reacting to a surprise.

Therefore, sense 1 is correct.

Final check: Is there any chance it's sense 13 (2:41:04) - "begin an event that is implied and limited by the nature or inherent function of the direct object"?
Examples: "begin a cigar; She started the soup while it was still hot"
This requires a direct object: "started the soup", "started a cigar".
Our sentence has "started to cross" (infinitive), not "started the crossing" or similar. So this is not the right sense.

Sense 1 is the correct choice.

provider: Venice


[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: cross
Target surface form: cross
Context:
Why hadn't he noticed it before? No, the man was not drunk He wondered how he got tied up with this stranger. But, of course, he remembered now. It was blurred, after two hours of steady drinking, but the occasion of it came back to him. The stranger, his head seemingly sunk in thought, started to <t>cross</t> the street against the light just as a huge moving van roared through the intersection. Brakes howled and a horn blared furiously, but the man would have been hit if Phil hadn't called out to him a second before.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=cross%2:38:00:: | definition=travel across or pass over | synonyms=traverse, track, cover, pass over, get over, get across | examples=The caravan covered almost 100 miles each day
2. sense_key=cross%2:38:03:: | definition=meet at a point | synonyms=intersect
3. sense_key=cross%2:41:00:: | definition=hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of | synonyms=thwart, queer, spoil, scotch, foil, frustrate | examples=What ultimately frustrated every challenger was Ruth's amazing September surge; foil your opponent
4. sense_key=cross%2:38:04:: | definition=fold so as to resemble a cross | examples=she crossed her legs
5. sense_key=cross%2:42:00:: | definition=to cover or extend over an area or time period; , | synonyms=traverse, span, sweep | examples=Rivers traverse the valley floor; The parking lot spans 3 acres
6. sense_key=cross%2:38:01:: | definition=meet and pass | examples=the trains crossed
7. sense_key=cross%2:36:09:: | definition=trace a line through or across | examples=cross your `t'
8. sense_key=cross%2:35:00:: | definition=breed animals or plants using parents of different races and varieties | synonyms=crossbreed, hybridize, hybridise, interbreed | examples=cross a horse and a donkey; Mendel tried crossbreeding

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 user wants me to perform Word Sense Disambiguation for the word "cross" in the given context.

 Context analysis:
 - The sentence is: "The stranger, his head seemingly sunk in thought, started to <t>cross</t> the street against the light just as a huge moving van roared through the intersection."
 - The stranger is moving from one side of the street to the other.
 - "Against the light" suggests crossing a street at an intersection.
 - This involves physically moving across a space (the street).

 Candidate sense analysis:
 1. sense_key=cross%2:38:00:: | definition=travel across or pass over | synonyms=traverse, track, cover, pass over, get over, get across | examples=The caravan covered almost 100 miles each day
    - This fits well. "Travel across or pass over" matches crossing a street.
    - Synonyms like traverse, pass over fit.
    - The example mentions covering distance, which is similar to crossing a street.

 2. sense_key=cross%2:38:03:: | definition=meet at a point | synonyms=intersect
    - This is about lines meeting, not a person moving across a street.

 3. sense_key=cross%2:41:00:: | definition=hinder or prevent...
    - This is metaphorical "crossing" someone (opposing them), not physical movement.

 4. sense_key=cross%2:38:04:: | definition=fold so as to resemble a cross | examples=she crossed her legs
    - This is about crossing limbs, not crossing a street.

 5. sense_key=cross%2:42:00:: | definition=to cover or extend over an area or time period...
    - This is about spanning/extending (like a bridge), not a person moving across.

 6. sense_key=cross%2:38:01:: | definition=meet and pass | examples=the trains crossed
    - This is about two things passing each other, not one thing moving across a surface/area.

 7. sense_key=cross%2:36:09:: | definition=trace a line through or across | examples=cross your `t'
    - This is drawing/writing, not walking.

 8. sense_key=cross%2:35:00:: | definition=breed animals...
    - Completely different meaning (biology).

 The best fit is sense 1: "travel across or pass over". The context describes a person moving from one side of the street to the other, which is exactly traveling across or passing over the street.

 The index for this sense is 1 (based on the numbering in the candidate list).

 Wait, I need to check the sense_key format. The user lists them as:
 1. sense_key=cross%2:38:00::
 2. sense_key=cross%2:38:03::
 etc.

 So the index to return should be 1.

 Let me double-check:
 - "started to cross the street" = began to travel across the street
 - This matches sense 1 perfectly.

 The other senses:
 - Sense 2 (intersect): The street might intersect with another, but the subject is the stranger crossing, not the streets intersecting.
 - Sense 6 (meet and pass): This could potentially apply if two people were crossing paths, but here it's one person crossing the street (the object being crossed is the street, not another person).
 - Sense 5 (span/extend): This would be if the stranger extended over the street, which doesn't make sense for a person walking.

 So yes, sense 1 is correct.

 The output format should be: {"sense_index": 1}


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

[User]
Target lemma: street
Target surface form: street
Context:
Why hadn't he noticed it before? No, the man was not drunk He wondered how he got tied up with this stranger. But, of course, he remembered now. It was blurred, after two hours of steady drinking, but the occasion of it came back to him. The stranger, his head seemingly sunk in thought, started to cross the <t>street</t> against the light just as a huge moving van roared through the intersection. Brakes howled and a horn blared furiously, but the man would have been hit if Phil hadn't called out to him a second before.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=street%1:06:00:: | definition=a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings | examples=they walked the streets of the small town; he lives on Nassau Street
2. sense_key=street%1:06:01:: | definition=the part of a thoroughfare between the sidewalks; the part of the thoroughfare on which vehicles travel | examples=be careful crossing the street
3. sense_key=street%1:26:00:: | definition=the streets of a city viewed as a depressed environment in which there is poverty and crime and prostitution and dereliction | examples=she tried to keep her children off the street
4. sense_key=street%1:26:01:: | definition=a situation offering opportunities | examples=he worked both sides of the street; cooperation is a two-way street
5. sense_key=street%1:14:00:: | definition=people living or working on the same street | examples=the whole street protested the absence of street lights

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 user wants me to perform Word Sense Disambiguation for the word "street" in the given context.

 Let me analyze the context:
 - The sentence describes a man starting to cross the "street" against the light
 - A huge moving van roared through the intersection
 - Brakes howled and horn blared
 - The man would have been hit if Phil hadn't called out

 This is clearly describing a physical road where vehicles travel. The man is crossing it, and there's a moving van (vehicle) on it.

 Now let's look at the candidate senses:

 1. sense_key=street%1:06:00:: | definition=a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings | examples=they walked the streets of the small town; he lives on Nassau Street
    - This refers to the whole street including buildings/sidewalks as a thoroughfare.

 2. sense_key=street%1:06:01:: | definition=the part of a thoroughfare between the sidewalks; the part of the thoroughfare on which vehicles travel | examples=be careful crossing the street
    - This refers specifically to the roadway where vehicles travel, between sidewalks.
    - The example "be careful crossing the street" matches perfectly with the context where someone is crossing against the light and almost gets hit by a van.

 3. sense_key=street%1:26:00:: | definition=the streets of a city viewed as a depressed environment in which there is poverty and crime and prostitution and dereliction | examples=she tried to keep her children off the street
    - This is a metaphorical/social sense about street life/crime. Not relevant here.

 4. sense_key=street%1:26:01:: | definition=a situation offering opportunities | examples=he worked both sides of the street; cooperation is a two-way street
    - This is idiomatic/metaphorical. Not relevant.

 5. sense_key=street%1:14:00:: | definition=people living or working on the same street | examples=the whole street protested the absence of street lights
    - This refers to the community/people. Not relevant.

 The context clearly involves physically crossing the road where vehicles drive. The key phrase is "cross the street against the light" and "moving van roared through the intersection."

 Sense 2 specifically mentions "the part of a thoroughfare between the sidewalks; the part of the thoroughfare on which vehicles travel" and has the example "be careful crossing the street."

 This matches perfectly. The man is crossing the part where vehicles travel (the roadway), not the entire thoroughfare including buildings (sense 1).

 Therefore, the best sense is sense 2 (index 2).

 Wait, let me double-check the indexing. The user lists them as:
 1. sense_key=street%1:06:00::
 2. sense_key=street%1:06:01::
 3. sense_key=street%1:26:00::
 4. sense_key=street%1:26:01::
 5. sense_key=street%1:14:00::

 So sense 2 is the one with definition "the part of a thoroughfare between the sidewalks; the part of the thoroughfare on which vehicles travel".

 Yes, that's the correct one. The context is about crossing the street where vehicles drive, not the general concept of a thoroughfare lined with buildings.

 Actually, looking at the example for sense 1: "they walked the streets of the small town" - this is about walking along the street.
 Sense 2 example: "be careful crossing the street" - this is about crossing.

 The context explicitly mentions "cross the street against the light". This aligns with sense 2.

 Also, the mention of "moving van roared through the intersection" and "would have been hit" confirms this is about the vehicular roadway part.

 So the answer should be {"sense_index": 2}.

provider: ModelRun


[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: light
Target surface form: light
Context:
Why hadn't he noticed it before? No, the man was not drunk He wondered how he got tied up with this stranger. But, of course, he remembered now. It was blurred, after two hours of steady drinking, but the occasion of it came back to him. The stranger, his head seemingly sunk in thought, started to cross the street against the <t>light</t> just as a huge moving van roared through the intersection. Brakes howled and a horn blared furiously, but the man would have been hit if Phil hadn't called out to him a second before.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=light%1:19:00:: | definition=(physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation | synonyms=visible light, visible radiation | examples=the light was filtered through a soft glass window
2. sense_key=light%1:06:00:: | definition=any device serving as a source of illumination | synonyms=light source | examples=he stopped the car and turned off the lights
3. sense_key=light%1:09:01:: | definition=a particular perspective or aspect of a situation | examples=although he saw it in a different light, he still did not understand
4. sense_key=light%1:07:01:: | definition=the quality of being luminous; emitting or reflecting light | synonyms=luminosity, brightness, brightness level, luminance, luminousness | examples=its luminosity is measured relative to that of our sun
5. sense_key=light%1:15:00:: | definition=an illuminated area | examples=he stepped into the light
6. sense_key=light%1:26:01:: | definition=a condition of spiritual awareness; divine illumination | synonyms=illumination | examples=follow God's light
7. sense_key=light%1:07:00:: | definition=the visual effect of illumination on objects or scenes as created in pictures | synonyms=lightness | examples=he could paint the lightest light and the darkest dark
8. sense_key=light%1:18:00:: | definition=a person regarded very fondly | examples=the light of my life
9. sense_key=light%1:26:00:: | definition=having abundant light or illumination | synonyms=lighting | examples=they played as long as it was light; as long as the lighting was good
10. sense_key=light%1:09:00:: | definition=mental understanding as an enlightening experience | examples=he finally saw the light; can you shed light on this problem?
11. sense_key=light%1:07:02:: | definition=merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance | synonyms=sparkle, twinkle, spark | examples=he had a sparkle in his eye; there's a perpetual twinkle in his eyes
12. sense_key=light%1:09:02:: | definition=public awareness | examples=it brought the scandal to light
13. sense_key=light%1:16:00:: | definition=a divine presence believed by Quakers to enlighten and guide the soul | synonyms=Inner Light, Light Within, Christ Within
14. sense_key=light%1:10:00:: | definition=a visual warning signal | examples=they saw the light of the beacon; there was a light at every corner
15. sense_key=light%1:06:01:: | definition=a device for lighting or igniting fuel or charges or fires | synonyms=lighter, igniter, ignitor | examples=do you have a light?

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 user wants me to perform Word Sense Disambiguation (WSD) on the word "light" in the given context.

Context analysis:
- The sentence is: "The stranger, his head seemingly sunk in thought, started to cross the street against the <t>light</t> just as a huge moving van roared through the intersection."
- The phrase "against the light" in the context of crossing the street strongly suggests a traffic light signal.
- "Against the light" means crossing when the traffic signal indicates vehicles have the right of way (i.e., the light is green for vehicles, red for pedestrians, or simply not paying attention to the traffic signal).

Looking at the candidate senses:

1. sense_key=light%1:19:00:: - physics electromagnetic radiation. Not likely, as this is about traffic.
2. sense_key=light%1:06:00:: - any device serving as a source of illumination. This could include traffic lights.
3. sense_key=light%1:09:01:: - particular perspective. Not relevant.
4. sense_key=light%1:07:01:: - quality of being luminous. Not relevant.
5. sense_key=light%1:15:00:: - an illuminated area. Not relevant.
6. sense_key=light%1:26:01:: - spiritual awareness. Not relevant.
7. sense_key=light%1:07:00:: - visual effect in pictures. Not relevant.
8. sense_key=light%1:18:00:: - a person. Not relevant.
9. sense_key=light%1:26:00:: - having abundant light. Not relevant.
10. sense_key=light%1:09:00:: - mental understanding. Not relevant.
11. sense_key=light%1:07:02:: - merriment/brightness of countenance. Not relevant.
12. sense_key=light%1:09:02:: - public awareness. Not relevant.
13. sense_key=light%1:16:00:: - divine presence (Quakers). Not relevant.
14. sense_key=light%1:10:00:: - a visual warning signal. This fits traffic lights - they are visual warning/signals.
15. sense_key=light%1:06:01:: - device for lighting/igniting. Not relevant.

Between sense 2 and sense 14:
- Sense 2: "any device serving as a source of illumination" - examples include car lights, room lights, etc.
- Sense 14: "a visual warning signal" - examples include "beacon", "light at every corner" (traffic lights)

The phrase "against the light" in traffic contexts specifically refers to traffic signals. Traffic lights are visual warning signals. However, sense 2 is also plausible because traffic lights are devices serving as sources of illumination (they illuminate red, yellow, green).

But looking at the examples for sense 14: "they saw the light of the beacon; there was a light at every corner" - "light at every corner" strongly suggests traffic lights at street corners.

Also, "against the light" is an idiom specifically meaning against the traffic signal (specifically when it's red for pedestrians or indicating stop).

Sense 2 examples: "he stopped the car and turned off the lights" - this refers to car headlights.
Sense 14 examples: "they saw the light of the beacon; there was a light at every corner" - this fits traffic lights better.

However, I need to check if "traffic light" is covered under sense 2 or sense 14 in WordNet.

Sense 2: light%1:06:00:: - "any device serving as a source of illumination" - this is the general sense for lamps, headlights, etc.
Sense 14: light%1:10:00:: - "a visual warning signal" - this is specifically for signals like beacons, traffic lights.

In the context "cross the street against the light", this is definitely referring to a traffic light. Traffic lights are visual warning signals (sense 14), but they are also illumination devices (sense 2).

However, looking at standard WordNet annotations:
- Traffic lights are usually sense 2 (light%1:06:00::) or sense 14 (light%1:10:00::)?
- Actually, looking at WordNet 3.0 or 3.1:
  - light%1:06:00:: is "any device serving as a source of illumination"
  - light%1:10:00:: is "a visual warning signal"

The phrase "against the light" specifically refers to the signal aspect - the traffic control signal. But I should check if there's a specific sense for traffic light.

Actually, looking carefully at the candidate list, sense 2 seems to be the general "lamp/light source" sense, while sense 14 is specifically "visual warning signal".

In many WSD datasets, "traffic light" is often mapped to sense 2 (the device), but sometimes to sense 14.

Let me reconsider the context: "cross the street against the light"
- This means crossing when the light is red (for pedestrians) or not in their favor.
- The "light" here refers to the traffic signal.

Between sense 2 and 14:
- Sense 2: "any device serving as a source of illumination" - synonyms: light source. Examples: "he stopped the car and turned off the lights"
- Sense 14: "a visual warning signal" - examples: "they saw the light of the beacon; there was a light at every corner"

The example "there was a light at every corner" strongly suggests traffic lights at street corners. This makes sense 14 the best fit.

However, I should also consider if sense 2 could be correct. Traffic lights do serve as sources of illumination (they light up), but their primary function in this context is as a signal.

Also, looking at the phrase "against the light" - this is parallel to "against the red light" or "against the signal".

Sense 14 seems most appropriate because:
1. The example "there was a light at every corner" clearly refers to traffic lights
2. Traffic lights are visual warning signals
3. "Against the light" in this context means disobeying the signal

Wait, let me double-check the WordNet sense keys format. The user provided sense keys like light%1:19:00::.

light%1:06:00:: - noun (1), artifact (06), 00 - this is the main "lamp" sense
light%1:10:00:: - noun (1), communication (10), 00 - this is the "visual signal" sense

Yes, traffic lights are communication devices (signals), not just illumination devices, in this context.

Therefore, sense 14 (index 14 in the list provided) is the correct answer.

But wait, I need to check the indexing. The user lists them as:
1. sense_key=light%1:19:00::
2. sense_key=light%1:06:00::
...
14. sense_key=light%1:10:00::

So if I choose sense 14, the index is 14.

Let me verify once more:
- Context: crossing the street against the light
- This is a common phrase meaning crossing against the traffic signal
- The light here is the traffic light
- Traffic lights are visual warning signals (sense 14)

Yes, sense 14 is correct.

Alternative interpretation: Could it be sense 2 (general light source)?
- "Against the light" could theoretically mean against the illumination (like walking into the light), but in the context of crossing a street with a "huge moving van", it's clearly about traffic control.
- Also, "the light" in "against the light" in traffic contexts is specifically the traffic light.

Therefore, the answer should be {"sense_index": 14}.

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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: roar
Target surface form: roared
Context:
Why hadn't he noticed it before? No, the man was not drunk He wondered how he got tied up with this stranger. But, of course, he remembered now. It was blurred, after two hours of steady drinking, but the occasion of it came back to him. The stranger, his head seemingly sunk in thought, started to cross the street against the light just as a huge moving van <t>roared</t> through the intersection. Brakes howled and a horn blared furiously, but the man would have been hit if Phil hadn't called out to him a second before.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=roar%2:32:01:: | definition=make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles | synonyms=howl | examples=The wind was howling in the trees; The water roared down the chute
2. sense_key=roar%2:32:03:: | definition=utter words loudly and forcefully | synonyms=thunder | examples=`Get out of here,' he roared
3. sense_key=roar%2:32:02:: | definition=emit long loud cries | synonyms=howl, ululate, wail, yawl, yaup | examples=wail in self-pity; howl with sorrow
4. sense_key=roar%2:38:00:: | definition=act or proceed in a riotous, turbulent, or disorderly way; -R.A.Billington | examples=desperadoes from the hills regularly roared in to take over the town
5. sense_key=roar%2:32:05:: | definition=make a loud noise, as of animal | synonyms=bellow | examples=The bull bellowed
6. sense_key=roar%2:29:00:: | definition=laugh unrestrainedly and heartily | synonyms=howl

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 user wants me to perform Word Sense Disambiguation for the word "roared" in the given context.

 Context analysis:
 - The sentence describes a "huge moving van" that "roared through the intersection"
 - This is describing a vehicle making a loud noise
 - Other sound words in the context: "Brakes howled", "horn blared furiously"
 - The van is moving through an intersection, suggesting the noise is from the engine/movement

 Candidate sense analysis:
 1. sense_key=roar%2:32:01:: | definition=make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles | synonyms=howl | examples=The wind was howling in the trees; The water roared down the chute
    - This explicitly mentions "vehicles" in the definition
    - The example mentions water roaring, but the definition includes vehicles
    - This fits perfectly with a moving van making a loud noise

 2. sense_key=roar%2:32:03:: | definition=utter words loudly and forcefully | synonyms=thunder | examples=`Get out of here,' he roared
    - This is about speaking/shouting
    - The van is not speaking, so this doesn't fit

 3. sense_key=roar%2:32:02:: | definition=emit long loud cries | synonyms=howl, ululate, wail, yawl, yaup | examples=wail in self-pity; howl with sorrow
    - This seems to be about crying/wailing (emotional sounds)
    - Not appropriate for a vehicle

 4. sense_key=roar%2:38:00:: | definition=act or proceed in a riotous, turbulent, or disorderly way; -R.A.Billington | examples=desperadoes from the hills regularly roared in to take over the town
    - This is about behaving in a disorderly way (like a riot)
    - While the van is moving, the context emphasizes the sound (paired with brakes howling, horn blaring)
    - Also, the definition focuses on "riotous, turbulent, or disorderly way" which doesn't quite fit a vehicle passing through an intersection, even if moving fast

 5. sense_key=roar%2:32:05:: | definition=make a loud noise, as of animal | synonyms=bellow | examples=The bull bellowed
    - This is specifically for animals
    - A van is not an animal

 6. sense_key=roar%2:29:00:: | definition=laugh unrestrainedly and heartily | synonyms=howl
    - This is about laughing
    - Not applicable to a van

 The best fit is sense 1: "make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles"
 - The context involves a vehicle (moving van)
 - The noise is described alongside other vehicle sounds (brakes howling, horn blaring)
 - The definition explicitly mentions vehicles

 Therefore, the answer should be {"sense_index": 1}