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

[User]
Target lemma: look
Target surface form: looked
Context:
This favorite grievance was not the landlord. He had already quite forgotten about him. In fact, he had only mentioned him on the spur of the moment. His real grievance was Lolly. Toward the end of his fourth hairy highball, while he was moodily making wet rings on the table-top with the bottom of the glass, he became aware that he was not alone. He <t>looked</t> up with bloodshot eyes and beheld the stranger sitting across the table, smiling a secret smile at him, as if they were fellow conspirators. He hadn't even noticed -- what was his name? Pete? -- he hadn't seen him sit down.

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

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

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

 Context analysis:
 - The character is moodily making wet rings on the table-top with the bottom of the glass
 - He becomes aware that he is not alone
 - He "looked" up with bloodshot eyes
 - He beholds the stranger sitting across the table

 This is clearly a physical action of directing one's gaze upward. He was looking down at the table (making wet rings), then becomes aware someone is there, and directs his gaze upward to see the stranger.

 Candidate sense analysis:
 1. sense_key=look%2:39:00:: | definition=perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards | examples=She looked over the expanse of land; Look at your child!
    - This fits perfectly. He directed his gaze upward (looked up) to perceive the stranger.

 2. sense_key=look%2:39:01:: | definition=give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect | synonyms=appear, seem
    - This would be "looked [adjective]" or "looked like", not "looked up"

 3. sense_key=look%2:29:00:: | definition=have a certain outward or facial expression
    - This is about facial expression, not the physical action of looking

 4. sense_key=look%2:39:02:: | definition=search or seek
    - This would be "looked for" or "looked around", not "looked up" in the sense of directing gaze upward

 5. sense_key=look%2:42:00:: | definition=be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point; be opposite to
    - This is about orientation (like a house looking north), not a person actively looking

 6. sense_key=look%2:41:13:: | definition=take charge of or deal with
    - "Look after", "look into" - not this context

 7. sense_key=look%2:32:00:: | definition=convey by one's expression
    - "She looked her devotion" - not this context

 8. sense_key=look%2:31:00:: | definition=look forward to the probable occurrence of
    - "Looking to" or "looking forward to" - not this context

 9. sense_key=look%2:42:02:: | definition=accord in appearance with
    - "Look your age" - not this context

 10. sense_key=look%2:31:02:: | definition=have faith or confidence in
    - "Look to your friends" - not this context

 The phrase "looked up" here means he directed his gaze upward from the table to see the stranger. This is clearly sense 1: "perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards".

 The index for this sense is 1 (look%2:39:00::).

 Wait, let me check the indexing. The user lists them as:
 1. sense_key=look%2:39:00::
 2. sense_key=look%2:39:01::
 3. sense_key=look%2:29:00::
 etc.

 So the index is 1.

 But let me double-check if there's any ambiguity. "Looked up" could potentially be a phrasal verb meaning "to search for information" (like in a dictionary), but that's sense 4 (search or seek). However, in this context:
 - He was looking down at the table
 - He became aware he was not alone
 - He looked up with bloodshot eyes
 - He beheld the stranger

 This is clearly the physical action of raising his eyes/gaze, not searching for information. So sense 1 is correct.

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


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: eye
Target surface form: eyes
Context:
This favorite grievance was not the landlord. He had already quite forgotten about him. In fact, he had only mentioned him on the spur of the moment. His real grievance was Lolly. Toward the end of his fourth hairy highball, while he was moodily making wet rings on the table-top with the bottom of the glass, he became aware that he was not alone. He looked up with bloodshot <t>eyes</t> and beheld the stranger sitting across the table, smiling a secret smile at him, as if they were fellow conspirators. He hadn't even noticed -- what was his name? Pete? -- he hadn't seen him sit down.

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

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

finish_reason: stop

role: assistant

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

 Let me analyze the context:
 - The passage describes someone who has been drinking ("fourth hairy highball")
 - He looks up with "bloodshot eyes"
 - "Bloodshot" is a term used to describe eyes that are red due to irritation, fatigue, or alcohol consumption
 - The description is physical - referring to the actual organs of sight

 Now let's look at the candidate senses:

 1. sense_key=eye%1:08:00:: | definition=the organ of sight | synonyms=oculus, optic
    - This refers to the physical eyeball/organ of vision
    - "Bloodshot eyes" clearly refers to the physical organs that become red when irritated
    - This fits perfectly

 2. sense_key=eye%1:09:00:: | definition=good discernment (either visually or as if visually) | examples=she has an eye for fresh talent; he has an artist's eye
    - This is about discernment or judgment ("an eye for talent")
    - Doesn't fit "bloodshot eyes"

 3. sense_key=eye%1:09:01:: | definition=attention to what is seen | examples=he tried to catch her eye
    - This is about attention or gaze ("catch her eye")
    - While related to looking, "bloodshot" modifies the physical organ, not the act of attention

 4. sense_key=eye%1:15:00:: | definition=an area that is approximately central within some larger region | synonyms=center, centre, middle, heart
    - This is metaphorical (eye of a storm, eye of a needle in sense 5 but this is about central region)
    - Doesn't fit

 5. sense_key=eye%1:06:00:: | definition=a small hole or loop (as in a needle) | examples=the thread wouldn't go through the eye
    - This is the eye of a needle
    - Doesn't fit

 The phrase "bloodshot eyes" clearly refers to the physical organs of sight that are red from drinking alcohol. This is sense 1.

 The context mentions:
 - "He looked up with bloodshot eyes"
 - This is a physical description of his appearance after drinking
 - Bloodshot is a physical condition of the eye (organ of sight)

 Therefore, the correct sense is index 1.

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native_finish_reason: stop

provider: Chutes

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: stranger
Target surface form: stranger
Context:
This favorite grievance was not the landlord. He had already quite forgotten about him. In fact, he had only mentioned him on the spur of the moment. His real grievance was Lolly. Toward the end of his fourth hairy highball, while he was moodily making wet rings on the table-top with the bottom of the glass, he became aware that he was not alone. He looked up with bloodshot eyes and beheld the <t>stranger</t> sitting across the table, smiling a secret smile at him, as if they were fellow conspirators. He hadn't even noticed -- what was his name? Pete? -- he hadn't seen him sit down.

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.

 Context analysis:
 - The passage describes a man (the narrator) who is drinking ("fourth hairy highball") and moody.
 - He becomes aware he is not alone.
 - He looks up and sees "the stranger sitting across the table"
 - The stranger is smiling at him "as if they were fellow conspirators"
 - The narrator mentions he hadn't noticed "what was his name? Pete?" sitting down.

 Key observations:
 1. The narrator doesn't know this person initially ("he hadn't even noticed... he hadn't seen him sit down")
 2. He struggles to remember the name ("what was his name? Pete?")
 3. The person is sitting across the table from him in what appears to be a bar or similar setting
 4. There's a sense of unfamiliarity - he didn't notice the person sit down, suggesting this is someone he doesn't know well or at all

 Now let's look at the candidate senses:

 Sense 1: stranger%1:18:00:: | definition=anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found | synonyms=alien, unknown
 - This suggests someone who is out of place, an outsider, alien to the environment
 - Examples might include: "He felt like a stranger in a strange land"

 Sense 2: stranger%1:18:01:: | definition=an individual that one is not acquainted with
 - This suggests simply someone unknown to the speaker, not necessarily out of place in the environment
 - Examples might include: "Don't talk to strangers"

 Analysis of which fits better:
 - In the context, the narrator eventually remembers the person's name might be "Pete", suggesting he may have met him before or been introduced, but doesn't know him well ("he hadn't even noticed... he hadn't seen him sit down")
 - However, the key distinction is:
   - Sense 1 focuses on not belonging to the environment (alien to the setting)
   - Sense 2 focuses on lack of acquaintance (not known personally)

 The text emphasizes that the narrator didn't notice him sit down and doesn't immediately recall his name, suggesting lack of acquaintance or familiarity. The phrase "as if they were fellow conspirators" suggests they might actually know each other or be in a shared situation, but the narrator's initial perception is of someone whose presence he didn't register.

 Actually, looking more carefully:
 - "He looked up with bloodshot eyes and beheld the stranger sitting across the table"
 - "He hadn't even noticed -- what was his name? Pete? -- he hadn't seen him sit down."

 This suggests that "Pete" is indeed the stranger. The fact that he tries to recall the name suggests he has been introduced or told the name before, but doesn't know the person well (not acquainted). He didn't notice him sit down because he wasn't paying attention to his surroundings.

 However, is this someone who "does not belong in the environment" (Sense 1) or someone "one is not acquainted with" (Sense 2)?

 The context suggests the latter - he doesn't know the person well (can't immediately recall name, didn't notice him arrive). The setting appears to be a bar or pub where people come and sit, so the person isn't necessarily "out of place" in the environment, just unknown or not well-known to the narrator.

 Sense 2 seems more appropriate: "an individual that one is not acquainted with" - this fits the scenario where the narrator is trying to place who this is (what was his name? Pete?) and hadn't noticed him before.

 Wait, let me reconsider. In WordNet:
 - Sense 1 (stranger%1:18:00::) is often used for "stranger in a strange land" - someone foreign to a place
 - Sense 2 (stranger%1:18:01::) is the more common "person unknown to me"

 Given the context where the narrator is trying to remember the person's name ("what was his name? Pete?"), this indicates a lack of acquaintance. He doesn't know this person well. This aligns with Sense 2.

 Also, looking at the synonyms:
 - Sense 1: alien, unknown (emphasis on foreignness to environment)
 - Sense 2: (no synonyms listed, but the definition emphasizes lack of acquaintance)

 The text describes someone sitting at the table with the narrator, smiling as if they are "fellow conspirators." This suggests they might be sharing a drink or situation together, but the narrator doesn't know him well. This is consistent with Sense 2.

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

 Wait, I need to check the indexing. The user lists:
 1. sense_key=stranger%1:18:00::
 2. sense_key=stranger%1:18:01::

 So I should return {"sense_index": 2}.

 Let me double-check by considering if it could be Sense 1. Could "the stranger" mean someone who doesn't belong in this bar/environment? The text mentions "this favorite grievance," "the landlord," "Lolly," suggesting a specific local setting. If "Pete" is someone who doesn't belong there, Sense 1 might fit. But the emphasis is on the narrator not noticing him, not knowing his name immediately, and the personal interaction ("smiling a secret smile at him, as if they were fellow conspirators"). This interpersonal dynamic suggests the "not acquainted" meaning is primary.

 Also, in common usage, when you say "a stranger sat down across from me" in a bar, you typically mean someone you don't know, not necessarily someone who is foreign to the establishment.

 Therefore, Sense 2 is correct.

provider: AtlasCloud


[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: sit
Target surface form: sitting
Context:
This favorite grievance was not the landlord. He had already quite forgotten about him. In fact, he had only mentioned him on the spur of the moment. His real grievance was Lolly. Toward the end of his fourth hairy highball, while he was moodily making wet rings on the table-top with the bottom of the glass, he became aware that he was not alone. He looked up with bloodshot eyes and beheld the stranger <t>sitting</t> across the table, smiling a secret smile at him, as if they were fellow conspirators. He hadn't even noticed -- what was his name? Pete? -- he hadn't seen him sit down.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=sit%2:35:00:: | definition=be seated | synonyms=sit down
2. sense_key=sit%2:42:00:: | definition=be around, often idly or without specific purpose | synonyms=sit around | examples=The object sat in the corner; We sat around chatting for another hour
3. sense_key=sit%2:38:00:: | definition=take a seat | synonyms=sit down
4. sense_key=sit%2:38:01:: | definition=be in session | examples=When does the court of law sit?
5. sense_key=sit%2:39:00:: | definition=assume a posture as for artistic purposes | synonyms=model, pose, posture | examples=We don't know the woman who posed for Leonardo so often
6. sense_key=sit%2:38:03:: | definition=sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions | synonyms=ride | examples=She never sat a horse!; Did you ever ride a camel?
7. sense_key=sit%2:42:05:: | definition=be located or situated somewhere | examples=The White House sits on Pennsylvania Avenue
8. sense_key=sit%2:41:05:: | definition=work or act as a baby-sitter | synonyms=baby-sit | examples=I cannot baby-sit tonight; I have too much homework to do
9. sense_key=sit%2:35:01:: | definition=show to a seat; assign a seat for | synonyms=seat, sit down | examples=The host seated me next to Mrs. Smith
10. sense_key=sit%2:33:00:: | definition=serve in a specific professional capacity | examples=the priest sat for confession; she sat on the jury

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 "sitting" in the given context.

 Let me analyze the context:
 - The sentence is: "He looked up with bloodshot eyes and beheld the stranger sitting across the table, smiling a secret smile at him, as if they were fellow conspirators."
 - The stranger is positioned across the table from the narrator.
 - The narrator hadn't noticed the stranger sit down (mentioned later: "he hadn't seen him sit down").
 - This describes the physical posture/position of being seated at a table.

 Now let's look at the candidate senses:

 1. sense_key=sit%2:35:00:: | definition=be seated | synonyms=sit down
    - This means to be in a seated position/state. The progressive "sitting" fits well here - describing the state of being seated across the table.

 2. sense_key=sit%2:42:00:: | definition=be around, often idly or without specific purpose | synonyms=sit around
    - This implies idleness or lingering without purpose. The context doesn't suggest the stranger is idling; he's specifically positioned across the table and smiling.

 3. sense_key=sit%2:38:00:: | definition=take a seat | synonyms=sit down
    - This is the action of sitting down (inceptive). But "sitting" here describes the state/position, not the action of taking a seat. Also, the text later says "he hadn't seen him sit down" which distinguishes the action (sit down) from the state (sitting).

 4. sense_key=sit%2:38:01:: | definition=be in session
    - For courts, parliaments, etc. Not applicable here.

 5. sense_key=sit%2:39:00:: | definition=assume a posture as for artistic purposes
    - Modeling for art. Not applicable.

 6. sense_key=sit%2:38:03:: | definition=sit and travel on the back of animal
    - Riding. Not applicable.

 7. sense_key=sit%2:42:05:: | definition=be located or situated somewhere
    - This is for inanimate objects or buildings usually ("The house sits on the hill"). While people can "sit" in this sense, it's more about location. But here the person is specifically in a seated posture, not just located somewhere.

 8. sense_key=sit%2:41:05:: | definition=work or act as a baby-sitter
    - Not applicable.

 9. sense_key=sit%2:35:01:: | definition=show to a seat; assign a seat for
    - This is transitive (the host sits the guest). Here "sitting" is intransitive.

 10. sense_key=sit%2:33:00:: | definition=serve in a specific professional capacity
     - Like sitting on a jury. Not applicable.

 The choice is between sense 1 (be seated - state) and sense 3 (take a seat - action).

 The form is "sitting" (progressive aspect), describing the ongoing state of the stranger being in a seated position across the table. The text contrasts this with the action: "he hadn't seen him sit down" (the action of taking a seat).

 Sense 1: "be seated" - describes the state of being in a seated position.
 Sense 3: "take a seat" - describes the action of sitting down.

 Since "sitting" here describes the stranger's current position/state (beholding him in that position), and the text explicitly contrasts it with the action "sit down" later, sense 1 is the best fit.

 Wait, let me double-check the WordNet sense keys to make sure I understand the indices correctly.

 The user lists:
 1. sense_key=sit%2:35:00:: | definition=be seated | synonyms=sit down
 3. sense_key=sit%2:38:00:: | definition=take a seat | synonyms=sit down

 Actually, looking at standard WordNet:
 - sit%2:35:00:: is "be seated" (stative)
 - sit%2:38:00:: is "sit down" (inchoative/action)

 The context: "beheld the stranger sitting across the table" - this is stative, describing the position. The stranger is in the state of being seated.

 Therefore, sense index 1 is correct.

 But wait, I should verify if there's any ambiguity with sense 7 (be located). "Sitting across the table" could theoretically mean "located across the table" but given the context of a person at a table with drinks, and the mention of "sit down" later, it's clearly about the posture of sitting.

 Also, sense 2 (sit around) implies idleness or lingering, which doesn't fit the conspiratorial smile context.

 So the answer should be sense_index: 1.

 Wait, I need to be careful about the indexing. The user lists them as:
 1. sense_key=...
 2. sense_key=...
 3. sense_key=...
 etc.

 So I should return {"sense_index": 1}.

 Let me reconsider sense 1 vs sense 3 one more time.
 - Sense 1: "be seated" - This is a state. Example: "He is sitting in the chair."
 - Sense 3: "take a seat" - This is an action. Example: "He sat down in the chair."

 The progressive "sitting" can be used with both, but:
 - "He is sitting down" (in the process of taking a seat)
 - "He is sitting" (in the state of being seated)

 In the context: "beheld the stranger sitting across the table" - this describes the state in which he found him. He looked up and saw him in a seated position. The subsequent text "he hadn't seen him sit down" confirms that "sit down" (the action, sense 3) is distinct from what he observed (the state, sense 1).

 Therefore, sense 1 is correct.

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: table
Target surface form: table
Context:
This favorite grievance was not the landlord. He had already quite forgotten about him. In fact, he had only mentioned him on the spur of the moment. His real grievance was Lolly. Toward the end of his fourth hairy highball, while he was moodily making wet rings on the table-top with the bottom of the glass, he became aware that he was not alone. He looked up with bloodshot eyes and beheld the stranger sitting across the <t>table</t>, smiling a secret smile at him, as if they were fellow conspirators. He hadn't even noticed -- what was his name? Pete? -- he hadn't seen him sit down.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=table%1:14:00:: | definition=a set of data arranged in rows and columns | synonyms=tabular array | examples=see table 1
2. sense_key=table%1:06:01:: | definition=a piece of furniture having a smooth flat top that is usually supported by one or more vertical legs | examples=it was a sturdy table
3. sense_key=table%1:06:02:: | definition=a piece of furniture with tableware for a meal laid out on it | examples=I reserved a table at my favorite restaurant
4. sense_key=table%1:17:00:: | definition=flat tableland with steep edges | synonyms=mesa | examples=the tribe was relatively safe on the mesa but they had to descend into the valley for water
5. sense_key=table%1:14:01:: | definition=a company of people assembled at a table for a meal or game | examples=he entertained the whole table with his witty remarks
6. sense_key=table%1:13:01:: | definition=food or meals in general | synonyms=board | examples=she sets a fine table; room and board

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 "table" in the given context.

 Let me analyze the context:
 - The scene describes someone drinking highballs (alcoholic drinks)
 - He is making wet rings on the "table-top" with the bottom of his glass
 - He looks up and sees a stranger sitting across the "table" from him
 - The stranger is smiling at him as if they were fellow conspirators

 Key clues:
 1. "table-top" is mentioned earlier in the context (making wet rings on the table-top)
 2. Someone is sitting "across the table" from him
 3. This is clearly a physical piece of furniture where people sit opposite each other

 Now let's look at the candidate senses:

 1. table%1:14:00:: - a set of data arranged in rows and columns (tabular data) - This doesn't fit. There's no mention of data or spreadsheets.

 2. table%1:06:01:: - a piece of furniture having a smooth flat top that is usually supported by one or more vertical legs - This fits well. It's a physical piece of furniture, and someone is sitting across from him at it.

 3. table%1:06:02:: - a piece of furniture with tableware for a meal laid out on it - This refers to a table set for a meal. While they are at a table, the context emphasizes drinking (highballs) and sitting across from each other, not necessarily a meal being laid out. However, this could be a bar table or similar.

 4. table%1:17:00:: - flat tableland with steep edges (mesa) - This is a geographical feature. Clearly not correct.

 5. table%1:14:01:: - a company of people assembled at a table for a meal or game - This refers to the group of people, not the physical object. The context says "sitting across the table", which refers to the physical furniture, not the group of people.

 6. table%1:13:01:: - food or meals in general - This refers to the food/meals sense. Not applicable here.

 Between sense 2 and sense 3:
 - Sense 2 is the general furniture sense (just the physical object)
 - Sense 3 is specifically a table set with tableware for a meal

 The context mentions "table-top" earlier, and now someone sitting "across the table". This suggests the physical piece of furniture. While they might be at a restaurant or bar (suggested by "hairy highball"), the specific mention of sitting "across the table" and the earlier mention of "table-top" points to the general furniture sense (sense 2) rather than the specific "table set for a meal" sense (sense 3).

 Also, sense 3's example is "I reserved a table at my favorite restaurant" - which emphasizes the dining setup. But in this context, the focus is on the physical surface (table-top with wet rings) and the spatial relationship (sitting across from each other).

 Sense 2's example is "it was a sturdy table" - which is more about the physical furniture itself.

 The phrase "across the table" strongly suggests the physical piece of furniture (sense 2), not the company of people (sense 5), not the meal/food (sense 6), and not the data (sense 1) or landform (sense 4).

 Between sense 2 and sense 3: Sense 2 is the hypernym/hypernym-like general sense of the furniture piece, while sense 3 is more specific to dining setups. Given that they are drinking highballs (alcoholic drinks) and the focus is on the surface (table-top) and sitting arrangement, sense 2 seems most appropriate.

 Actually, looking carefully at WordNet:
 - table%1:06:01 is usually the main furniture sense
 - table%1:06:02 is "a piece of furniture with tableware for a meal laid out on it" - this is a specific sub-sense

 In the context, there's no mention of tableware or a meal being laid out. They are drinking. So sense 2 is better than sense 3.

 Therefore, the answer should be sense_index: 2.

 Wait, let me double-check the sense keys and indices:
 1. sense_key=table%1:14:00::
 2. sense_key=table%1:06:01::
 3. sense_key=table%1:06:02::
 4. sense_key=table%1:17:00::
 5. sense_key=table%1:14:01::
 6. sense_key=table%1:13:01::

 So sense 2 is table%1:06:01:: (the general furniture piece).

 Yes, this is correct. The context describes a physical table where someone is sitting across from the protagonist, with mention of the table-top earlier. This is clearly the piece of furniture.

 Final check: Could it be sense 5 (the company of people)? "he entertained the whole table" - but the text says "sitting across the table", which is a spatial prepositional phrase referring to the physical object, not the group of people. You sit "across the table" from someone (physical), not "across the company of people" in this context.

 So sense 2 is definitely correct.

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: secret
Target surface form: secret
Context:
This favorite grievance was not the landlord. He had already quite forgotten about him. In fact, he had only mentioned him on the spur of the moment. His real grievance was Lolly. Toward the end of his fourth hairy highball, while he was moodily making wet rings on the table-top with the bottom of the glass, he became aware that he was not alone. He looked up with bloodshot eyes and beheld the stranger sitting across the table, smiling a <t>secret</t> smile at him, as if they were fellow conspirators. He hadn't even noticed -- what was his name? Pete? -- he hadn't seen him sit down.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=secret%5:00:00:concealed:00 | definition=not open or public; kept private or not revealed | examples=a secret formula; secret ingredients
2. sense_key=secret%5:00:01:covert:00 | definition=conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods | synonyms=clandestine, cloak-and-dagger, hole-and-corner, hugger-mugger, hush-hush, surreptitious | examples=clandestine intelligence operations; cloak-and-dagger activities behind enemy lines
3. sense_key=secret%5:00:00:unacknowledged:00 | definition=not openly made known | synonyms=unavowed | examples=a secret marriage; a secret bride
4. sense_key=secret%5:00:03:covert:00 | definition=communicated covertly | examples=their secret signal was a wink; secret messages
5. sense_key=secret%5:00:00:inward:00 | definition=not expressed | synonyms=private | examples=secret (or private) thoughts
6. sense_key=secret%5:00:02:concealed:00 | definition=designed to elude detection | synonyms=hidden | examples=a hidden room or place of concealment such as a priest hole; a secret passage
7. sense_key=secret%5:00:02:private:00 | definition=hidden from general view or use | synonyms=privy, secluded | examples=a privy place to rest and think; a secluded romantic spot
8. sense_key=secret%5:00:00:private:00 | definition=(of information) given in confidence or in secret | synonyms=confidential | examples=this arrangement must be kept confidential; their secret communications
9. sense_key=secret%5:00:02:covert:00 | definition=indulging only covertly | examples=a secret alcoholic
10. sense_key=secret%5:00:00:esoteric:00 | definition=having an import not apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence; beyond ordinary understanding | synonyms=mysterious, mystic, mystical, occult, orphic | examples=mysterious symbols; the mystical style of Blake
11. sense_key=secret%5:00:00:classified:02 | definition=the next to highest level of official classification for documents

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 "secret" in the given context.

Let me analyze the context:
- The character is drinking and becomes aware of a stranger sitting across from him
- The stranger is smiling "a secret smile at him, as if they were fellow conspirators"
- The smile suggests shared hidden knowledge or understanding between them
- It's not about something being physically hidden or classified information, but about a private, shared understanding

Now let's look at the candidate senses:

1. "not open or public; kept private or not revealed" - This is about things being concealed generally. The smile isn't necessarily concealed from others, but has a private meaning between two people.

2. "conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods" - This suggests clandestine activities, operations. Not quite right for a smile.

3. "not openly made known" - Similar to 1, about things not being public. A secret marriage, secret bride.

4. "communicated covertly" - This involves signals, messages. The smile is a form of communication, but is it covert?

5. "not expressed" - inward, private thoughts. But the smile IS expressed.

6. "designed to elude detection" - hidden rooms, passages. Physical concealment.

7. "hidden from general view or use" - privy, secluded places. Physical locations.

8. "(of information) given in confidence or in secret" - confidential communications. This is close - the smile suggests confidential/shared understanding.

9. "indulging only covertly" - secret alcoholic. Not applicable.

10. "having an import not apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence; beyond ordinary understanding" - mysterious, esoteric. The smile isn't necessarily mysterious in an occult sense, but shared between conspirators.

11. "the next to highest level of official classification for documents" - classified documents. Not applicable.

The key phrase is "as if they were fellow conspirators." This suggests a shared, private understanding between two people. The smile communicates that they share a secret or are in on something together.

Looking at sense 5: "not expressed" - but the smile is expressed.
Looking at sense 8: "(of information) given in confidence or in secret" - the smile conveys information/understanding in confidence.
Looking at sense 4: "communicated covertly" - the smile is a covert communication.
Looking at sense 1: "kept private or not revealed" - the smile is private between them.

But the most specific sense seems to be sense 5: "not expressed; inward; private" - but wait, the smile IS expressed outwardly, even if it has a private meaning.

Actually, looking more carefully at sense 5: "not expressed" synonyms "private" - examples: "secret (or private) thoughts". This doesn't fit because the smile is an external expression.

Sense 8: "(of information) given in confidence or in secret" - examples: "this arrangement must be kept confidential; their secret communications". The smile is a communication that is shared between them as if they are conspirators.

Sense 4: "communicated covertly" - examples: "their secret signal was a wink; secret messages". A smile can be a signal.

But the context emphasizes the conspiratorial aspect - "as if they were fellow conspirators." This suggests a shared, private understanding.

Sense 5 seems wrong because it means "not expressed" (inward), but the smile is expressed.

Wait, let me reconsider sense 5. The definition is "not expressed" with synonym "private". But the example is "secret (or private) thoughts". This is about internal states.

The smile in the text is outward, but it signifies a shared secret understanding. It's the kind of smile that says "we know something others don't."

Sense 8: "(of information) given in confidence or in secret" - this could apply to the smile as conveying information (the conspiratorial understanding) in confidence.

Sense 4: "communicated covertly" - the smile communicates covertly that they are fellow conspirators.

But looking at the phrase "secret smile" - this is a common collocation. A secret smile usually means a smile that suggests one has a secret, or shares a secret with someone, or is smiling about something private.

In the context: "smiling a secret smile at him, as if they were fellow conspirators."

This suggests the smile indicates shared secret knowledge or membership in a secret group (conspirators).

Sense 2: "conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods" - this is about activities being clandestine. A smile isn't an activity with hidden aims.

Sense 5: "not expressed" - no, the smile is expressed.

Actually, looking at the WordNet senses more carefully:

Sense 5: "not expressed" - "secret (or private) thoughts" - this is about things kept to oneself.

But in the text, the smile is directed at another person, suggesting shared secrecy.

Sense 8: "(of information) given in confidence or in secret" - this fits well. The smile conveys the information/confidence that they are fellow conspirators.

Sense 4: "communicated covertly" - also possible, but "covertly" might imply hiding from authorities or observers, whereas here it's just between two people.

Sense 1: "not open or public; kept private" - this is a general sense. The smile is private between them.

But sense 5 specifically mentions "private" as a synonym and "secret smile" is actually given as an example in some dictionaries for this sense, but here the example is "secret (or private) thoughts".

Wait, looking at the candidates again:

5. sense_key=secret%5:00:00:inward:00 | definition=not expressed | synonyms=private | examples=secret (or private) thoughts

This sense is about inward, unexpressed things. But the smile is expressed outwardly, even if it has a private meaning.

However, "secret smile" often means a smile that conceals something or suggests hidden knowledge.

Let me look at sense 8 again:
8. sense_key=secret%5:00:00:private:00 | definition=(of information) given in confidence or in secret | synonyms=confidential | examples=this arrangement must be kept confidential; their secret communications

This seems to fit best. The smile is a form of communication (non-verbal) given in confidence, suggesting they share a secret (the conspiracy).

Sense 4:
4. sense_key=secret%5:00:03:covert:00 | definition=communicated covertly | examples=their secret signal was a wink; secret messages

This also fits. A smile can be a signal. "As if they were fellow conspirators" suggests covert communication.

Between 4 and 8:
- 4 focuses on the method: covert communication
- 8 focuses on the nature: confidential information

The phrase "secret smile" in the context of conspirators suggests a smile that acknowledges a shared secret. It's less about the communication being covert (hidden from view) and more about it being private/confidential between the two.

But actually, looking at typical usage, "secret smile" often means a smile that suggests the person has a secret or knows something others don't. It's an inward, private smile even if directed at someone.

Wait, I should reconsider sense 5. Even though the definition says "not expressed", the synonym is "private" and the example includes "secret thoughts". But a smile can be "secret" in the sense of being private - not meant for others to understand.

But the text says the stranger is smiling at him, so it's interpersonal.

Let me think about the conspirators aspect. Fellow conspirators share hidden aims. So sense 2? "conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods" - but that's for activities, not smiles.

Sense 10? "mysterious" - the smile is mysterious because others don't know what it means, but the text emphasizes the conspiratorial aspect, not mystery.

I think the best fit is sense 5 or sense 8.

Sense 5: "not expressed" - but the smile IS expressed. However, "private" is the synonym, and private can mean shared only between specific people.

Actually, looking at WordNet structure, sense 5 (secret%5:00:00:inward:00) is likely the adjective sense meaning "not open or public" but specifically about inward thoughts.

But there's another possibility. In some WordNet versions, "secret smile" might map to sense 5 as "private, not expressed to the world."

However, looking at the specific context: "as if they were fellow conspirators" - this implies the smile acknowledges a shared secret purpose or understanding.

Sense 8: "(of information) given in confidence or in secret" - the smile conveys that they are in confidence with each other.

Sense 4: "communicated covertly" - the smile is a covert signal.

Between 4 and 8, I think 8 is better because it emphasizes the confidential nature of the relationship (fellow conspirators), whereas 4 emphasizes the covert method.

But let me reconsider sense 5 one more time. The definition is "not expressed" which seems wrong for a smile. But wait - could "secret smile" mean a smile that is kept private? No, the smile is visible.

Unless... "secret" here modifies "smile" to mean that the smile indicates a secret, or the smile itself is meant to be understood only by the fellow conspirator.

Actually, looking at the examples for sense 4: "their secret signal was a wink; secret messages" - a smile can be a signal.

And for sense 8: "their secret communications" - a smile can be communication.

But sense 4 is specifically about things "communicated covertly" - the smile is a covert communication between conspirators.

Sense 8 is about information "given in confidence" - also fits.

However, looking at the index numbers and the fact that these are ordered, and considering the specific phrase "secret smile"...

In WordNet, "secret" as "private, not expressed" (sense 5) is often used for "secret thoughts", but "secret smile" is a distinct collocation.

Actually, I recall that in WordNet, "secret smile" is often associated with sense 5 (private, inward) or sense 1 (concealed).

But let me look at the specific context clues:
- "as if they were fellow conspirators"
- The smile suggests shared knowledge
- It's not about the smile being hidden from view, but about it signifying a secret shared between them

I think sense 8 is the best choice: "(of information) given in confidence or in secret"

But wait, the smile isn't necessarily "information" in the strict sense, though it communicates understanding.

Sense 5: "not expressed" - this could mean not expressed to the world, only to the specific person. But the definition says "not expressed" which is confusing.

Let me reconsider the WordNet senses. The sense keys give clues:
- secret%5:00:00:inward:00 - this is the "inward" sense, meaning private thoughts
- secret%5:00:00:private:00 - this is the "private" sense about information given in confidence

The smile is a form of non-verbal communication that is "given in confidence" - meant only for the recipient to understand fully, implying a confidential relationship.

Therefore, sense 8 seems correct.

But I want to double-check sense 4: "communicated covertly". A conspirator's smile is covert in the sense that it's a hidden signal to others, but visible to the recipient. But "covert" usually means hidden, concealed, disguised.

Actually, looking at the stranger sitting across the table smiling, others could see the smile, but only the recipient understands the secret meaning. So it's not covert in the sense of being hidden from view, but in the sense of the meaning being hidden.

Sense 8 emphasizes the confidential nature: given in confidence, in secret.

I think sense 8 is the best fit.

Wait, I should also consider sense 1: "not open or public; kept private or not revealed". This is a general sense. The smile is private between them.

But sense 8 is more specific: "(of information) given in confidence or in secret". The smile conveys the conspiratorial understanding.

Given the instruction to choose the single best indexed sense, and considering that "fellow conspirators" implies confidential sharing of information/aims, I choose sense 8.

Actually, looking back at the list, I see:
8. sense_key=secret%5:00:00:private:00 | definition=(of information) given in confidence or in secret | synonyms=confidential | examples=this arrangement must be kept confidential; their secret communications

And:
5. sense_key=secret%5:00:00:inward:00 | definition=not expressed | synonyms=private | examples=secret (or private) thoughts

The smile is expressed, so 5 is out.

4. sense_key=secret%5:00:03:covert:00 | definition=communicated covertly | examples=their secret signal was a wink; secret messages

This is also strong. A smile can be a signal.

But "secret smile" as a phrase often means a smile that suggests one has a secret (is privy to information). This aligns with sense 8 - the smile communicates that they share confidential information (that they are conspirators).

I think I'll go with 8.

But let me reconsider if there's any other sense. What about sense 3? "not openly made known" - a secret marriage. This is about the status of something being unknown.

The smile is known/visible, but its significance is secret.

So between 4 and 8, both deal with communication. Sense 4 is about the manner (covert), sense 8 is about the nature (confidential).

Given "fellow conspirators", the confidential aspect is stronger than the covert aspect.

Final decision: sense 8.

Wait, I need to check the index. The user lists them 1-11. So sense 8 is index 8.

But let me double-check if "secret smile" might be sense 5 in WordNet. In WordNet, "secret" has several adjective senses. Let me think about the lexicographer files.

Actually, looking at the sense keys:
- secret%5:00:00:inward:00 - adj.all (inward)
- secret%5:00:00:private:00 - adj.all (private)

The smile is interpersonal, not inward, so not 5.

The smile is a communication, so 4 or 8.

4 is %5:00:03:covert:00
8 is %5:00:00:private:00

"Private" (sense 8) seems to fit the conspiratorial intimacy better than "covert" (sense 4).

Also, the example for 4 is "secret signal was a wink" - a wink is covert. A smile across a table is visible, so less covert, but the meaning is private/confidential.

Therefore, sense 8.

One final check: could it be sense 1? "not open or public; kept private". This is general. But sense 8 is more specific to the type of content (information given in confidence).

The instructions say to choose the single best indexed sense. Specific is better than general when supported by context.

So: {"sense_index": 8}

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: notice
Target surface form: noticed
Context:
He had already quite forgotten about him. In fact, he had only mentioned him on the spur of the moment. His real grievance was Lolly. Toward the end of his fourth hairy highball, while he was moodily making wet rings on the table-top with the bottom of the glass, he became aware that he was not alone. He looked up with bloodshot eyes and beheld the stranger sitting across the table, smiling a secret smile at him, as if they were fellow conspirators. He hadn't even <t>noticed</t> -- what was his name? Pete? -- he hadn't seen him sit down. The man was uncanny, like a shadow, and made as much noise as a shadow.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=notice%2:39:04:: | definition=discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of | synonyms=detect, observe, find, discover | examples=She detected high levels of lead in her drinking water; We found traces of lead in the paint
2. sense_key=notice%2:39:00:: | definition=notice or perceive | synonyms=mark, note | examples=She noted that someone was following her; mark my words
3. sense_key=notice%2:32:00:: | definition=make or write a comment on | synonyms=comment, remark, point out | examples=he commented the paper of his colleague
4. sense_key=notice%2:32:01:: | definition=express recognition of the presence or existence of, or acquaintance with | synonyms=acknowledge | examples=He never acknowledges his colleagues when they run into him in the hallway; She acknowledged his complement with a smile

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 "noticed" in the given context.

 Target lemma: notice
 Target surface form: noticed
 Context: A narrative about a man who had forgotten about someone, was drinking, and then realized he wasn't alone. He looked up and saw a stranger. The key sentence is: "He hadn't even <t>noticed</t> -- what was his name? Pete? -- he hadn't seen him sit down."

 Candidate senses:
 1. notice%2:39:04:: - discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of (synonyms: detect, observe, find, discover)
 2. notice%2:39:00:: - notice or perceive (synonyms: mark, note)
 3. notice%2:32:00:: - make or write a comment on (synonyms: comment, remark, point out)
 4. notice%2:32:01:: - express recognition of the presence or existence of, or acquaintance with (synonyms: acknowledge)

 Analysis:
 - The context describes someone who didn't perceive/see the stranger sitting down. "He hadn't even noticed... he hadn't seen him sit down."
 - This is about perceiving something with the senses (seeing), becoming aware of someone's presence.
 - Sense 1 (detect, observe, find, discover) seems to fit: discovering the presence of someone.
 - Sense 2 (notice or perceive, mark, note) also seems close.
 - Sense 3 is about commenting, which doesn't fit.
 - Sense 4 is about acknowledging (greeting or recognizing someone you know), which doesn't fit because he doesn't remember the name and the person is a stranger.

 Now between Sense 1 and Sense 2:
 - Sense 1: "discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of" - examples include detecting lead, finding traces. This is about discovering something that exists but wasn't known before.
 - Sense 2: "notice or perceive" - examples include noting that someone was following her, mark my words. This is about perceiving/observing.

 In the context: "He hadn't even noticed... he hadn't seen him sit down." This is about perceiving/observing the action of sitting down. He didn't perceive the stranger sitting down.

 However, looking at the glosses carefully:
 - Sense 1 seems more about discovering facts or detecting things (like lead in water).
 - Sense 2 seems more about perceiving with senses or paying attention to.

 But wait, looking at the examples for Sense 1: "She detected high levels of lead...", "We found traces of lead..." - these are about discovering hidden things.
 Sense 2 examples: "She noted that someone was following her", "mark my words" - these are about observing/perceiving.

 The context here is about not perceiving/seeing someone sit down. This is a perceptual sense.

 However, I need to look at the specific WordNet sense keys to see which is which. The sense keys provided are:
 1. notice%2:39:04::
 2. notice%2:39:00::
 3. notice%2:32:00::
 4. notice%2:32:01::

 In WordNet:
 - notice%2:39:00:: is usually the basic sense of "perceive, become aware of"
 - notice%2:39:04:: is usually "detect, discover"

 Let me think about the specific context: "He hadn't even noticed... he hadn't seen him sit down."
 This is about failing to perceive an event/action (someone sitting down).

 Sense 2: "notice or perceive" with synonyms "mark, note" - this seems to fit perception.
 Sense 1: "discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of" - this is about finding out something exists.

 Actually, looking at standard WordNet:
 - notice.v.01: "discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of" (detect, observe, find, discover)
 - notice.v.02: "notice or perceive" (mark, note)
 - notice.v.03: "make or write a comment on" (comment, remark, point out)
 - notice.v.04: "express recognition of the presence or existence of, or acquaintance with" (acknowledge)

 Wait, the mapping might be different. Let me check the sense keys:
 - notice%2:39:04:: - this would be the 4th sense in the 2:39 (perception) lexicographer file? Or is it the sense number?

 In WordNet sense keys:
 %2:39:04 means verb (2), noun.stance (39?), no wait...
 WordNet sense key format: lemma%pos:lex_filenum:lex_id
 - pos: 2 = verb
 - lex_filenum: 39 = perception
 - lex_id: 04 = the 4th sense in that file? Or the sense number?

 Actually, the format is: lemma%lex_sense where lex_sense is like 2:39:04::
 - 2 = verb
 - 39 = lexicographer file number (perception)
 - 04 = sense number in that file

 So:
 - notice%2:39:04:: = verb, perception file, sense 4
 - notice%2:39:00:: = verb, perception file, sense 0 (or 1?)
 - notice%2:32:00:: = verb, communication file (32), sense 0
 - notice%2:32:01:: = verb, communication file (32), sense 1

 Actually, looking at WordNet:
 - notice.v.01 (sense 1) is "discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of" - this is in the perception file (39)
 - notice.v.02 (sense 2) is "notice or perceive" - also in perception file (39)
 - notice.v.03 (sense 3) is "observe with care" - also perception?
 - notice.v.04 (sense 4) is "make or write a comment on" - communication file (32)
 - notice.v.05 (sense 5) is "express recognition..." - communication file (32)

 Wait, the candidate senses given are:
 1. sense_key=notice%2:39:04:: | definition=discover or determine...
 2. sense_key=notice%2:39:00:: | definition=notice or perceive...
 3. sense_key=notice%2:32:00:: | definition=make or write a comment on...
 4. sense_key=notice%2:32:01:: | definition=express recognition...

 This mapping seems odd because usually sense 1 would have lex_id 00 or 01.
 But assuming the definitions provided are correct for those sense keys:

 Sense 1: "discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of" - synonyms: detect, observe, find, discover
 Sense 2: "notice or perceive" - synonyms: mark, note

 In the context: "He hadn't even noticed... he hadn't seen him sit down."
 This is about perceiving/seeing someone sit down. He didn't perceive it.

 Both senses 1 and 2 involve perception. But sense 1 emphasizes "discovering existence/presence" while sense 2 emphasizes "perceiving/noting".

 The phrase "he hadn't seen him sit down" parallels "he hadn't noticed". So it's about visual perception of an action.

 However, sense 1 includes "observe" as a synonym, and "discover... presence" fits with realizing someone is there.

 But looking at the examples:
 Sense 1 examples: "She detected high levels of lead...", "We found traces of lead..." - these are about discovering hidden substances/facts through analysis or search.
 Sense 2 examples: "She noted that someone was following her", "mark my words" - these are about observing/perceiving events.

 The context is about failing to perceive someone sitting down (an event/action). This aligns better with sense 2 "notice or perceive".

 However, there's also the aspect that he became aware of the stranger's presence (discovering someone was there), which aligns with sense 1 "discover... existence, presence".

 But the specific phrase is "he hadn't even noticed... he hadn't seen him sit down." The second clause clarifies that it's about the act of sitting down - perceiving the action.

 Also, sense 4 is about acknowledging/greeting, which is clearly wrong.
 Sense 3 is about commenting, which is wrong.

 Between 1 and 2:
 Sense 2 seems more appropriate for the specific context of perceiving someone sitting down. Sense 1 is more about detecting/discerning something that requires investigation or discovery of a fact.

 Actually, looking carefully at standard WordNet definitions:
 - WordNet 3.1 sense 1: "discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of"
 - WordNet 3.1 sense 2: "notice or perceive"

 The difference is subtle. Sense 1 is often used for detecting things like errors, patterns, lead in water, etc. Sense 2 is for simply perceiving with the senses.

 In this literary context, the character failed to perceive (see) the man sitting down. This is basic perception.

 But wait, the sense keys might be indexed differently. The user asks for the "single best indexed sense" and to return {"sense_index": 3} (meaning 1, 2, 3, or 4).

 Given the context of "he hadn't seen him sit down", this is clearly about visual perception, not about making a comment (sense 3) or acknowledging an acquaintance (sense 4).

 Between sense 1 and 2:
 - Sense 1: "discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of" - this could fit because he discovers the presence of the stranger.
 - Sense 2: "notice or perceive" - this also fits.

 However, looking at the synonyms:
 - Sense 1: detect, observe, find, discover
 - Sense 2: mark, note

 "Mark" and "note" in sense 2 seem to imply paying attention to or observing mentally, while sense 1's "detect, observe, find" seem more about the physical discovery.

 But in the context, "he hadn't seen him sit down" - "see" is closer to "observe" (sense 1 synonym) or "perceive" (sense 2 definition).

 Actually, "observe" is in sense 1. "Perceive" is in sense 2.

 The context suggests he didn't perceive the sitting down. But he also didn't know the person was there (hadn't discovered his presence).

 However, the text says: "he became aware that he was not alone" - this is the discovery of presence. Then "He hadn't even noticed... he hadn't seen him sit down."

 The "noticed" here refers back to the act of sitting down that he missed. It's about the specific action of sitting that he failed to perceive.

 I think sense 2 is the best fit: "notice or perceive" - the basic perceptual sense.

 But let me reconsider sense 1. If the examples include "She detected high levels of lead", this is about finding something that exists but was not apparent. Similarly, he didn't detect the presence of the man sitting down.

 However, sense 2's examples "She noted that someone was following her" is very similar to the context - noticing someone following (sitting down).

 Also, "mark my words" is different.

 Actually, looking at the WordNet entry for "note" (synonym of sense 2): it can mean "notice, perceive" or "make a written note". The gloss "notice or perceive" for sense 2 suggests it's the perceptual meaning.

 Sense 1 seems to be the "detect" sense used for scientific discovery or finding evidence.

 Given the literary narrative about seeing someone sit down, sense 2 seems more appropriate.

 Wait, I should check if sense 1 or 2 is the first sense (most common). Usually "notice" meaning "perceive" is the most common.

 But the sense index in the answer should be 1, 2, 3, or 4 corresponding to the candidate list.

 I think the answer is sense 2 (index 2).

 But let me double-check sense 4: "express recognition of the presence or existence of..." - this is like "He noticed me in the crowd and waved" (acknowledged). But here, he didn't notice (perceive) the man sit down, not that he failed to acknowledge him.

 So definitely not 4.

 Sense 3 is commenting.

 So it's between 1 and 2.

 The phrase "he hadn't seen him sit down" strongly suggests that "noticed" here means "perceived visually" which is closer to sense 2 "notice or perceive" than sense 1 "discover or determine the existence...".

 Also, the gloss for sense 1 mentions "determine the existence, presence" which is more cognitive/analytical, while the context is about simply not seeing (perceiving) the action.

 Therefore, sense 2 is the best choice.

 Wait, looking at the synonyms again:
 Sense 1: detect, observe, find, discover
 Sense 2: mark, note

 "Observe" is a synonym of sense 1, and "he hadn't seen him" is similar to observe. But "mark" and "note" in sense 2 are also synonyms for "notice" in the sense of "take notice of".

 Actually, looking at the sentence: "He hadn't even noticed -- what was his name? Pete? -- he hadn't seen him sit down."

 The dash suggests he's trying to remember the name, but the key is that he didn't perceive the sitting.

 I think I'll go with sense 2.

 But I want to check if there's any chance it's sense 1. Some might argue that noticing someone sit down is detecting their presence. But the parallel with "seen" makes it clearly perceptual.

 In WordNet, the sense "notice or perceive" (sense 2 in the list) is often the direct perceptual sense, while "discover or determine..." (sense 1) is the detection sense.

 Given the context of highballs, bloodshot eyes, and shadows, this is about perception (seeing), not detection of a fact.

 So: {"sense_index": 2}


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

[User]
Target lemma: name
Target surface form: name
Context:
He had already quite forgotten about him. In fact, he had only mentioned him on the spur of the moment. His real grievance was Lolly. Toward the end of his fourth hairy highball, while he was moodily making wet rings on the table-top with the bottom of the glass, he became aware that he was not alone. He looked up with bloodshot eyes and beheld the stranger sitting across the table, smiling a secret smile at him, as if they were fellow conspirators. He hadn't even noticed -- what was his <t>name</t>? Pete? -- he hadn't seen him sit down. The man was uncanny, like a shadow, and made as much noise as a shadow.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=name%1:10:00:: | definition=a language unit by which a person or thing is known | examples=his name really is George Washington; those are two names for the same thing
2. sense_key=name%1:26:00:: | definition=a person's reputation | examples=he wanted to protect his good name
3. sense_key=name%1:14:00:: | definition=family based on male descent | synonyms=gens | examples=he had no sons and there was no one to carry on his name
4. sense_key=name%1:18:00:: | definition=a well-known or notable person | synonyms=figure, public figure | examples=they studied all the great names in the history of France; she is an important figure in modern music
5. sense_key=name%1:04:00:: | definition=by the sanction or authority of | examples=halt in the name of the law
6. sense_key=name%1:10:01:: | definition=a defamatory or abusive word or phrase | synonyms=epithet

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 "name" in the given context.

Let me analyze the context:
- The narrator is trying to remember what the stranger is called
- The sentence is: "He hadn't even noticed -- what was his <t>name</t>? Pete? -- he hadn't seen him sit down."
- The character is trying to recall the identifier used to refer to the person (Pete)
- This is clearly about what the person is called/known by

Now let's look at the candidate senses:

1. sense_key=name%1:10:00:: | definition=a language unit by which a person or thing is known | examples=his name really is George Washington; those are two names for the same thing
   - This fits perfectly. The character is asking what language unit (word) is used to identify/refer to this person (Pete).

2. sense_key=name%1:26:00:: | definition=a person's reputation | examples=he wanted to protect his good name
   - This refers to reputation, not the actual word used to identify someone. Doesn't fit.

3. sense_key=name%1:14:00:: | definition=family based on male descent | synonyms=gens | examples=he had no sons and there was no one to carry on his name
   - This refers to family lineage/surname continuation. Doesn't fit the context of trying to remember what someone is called.

4. sense_key=name%1:18:00:: | definition=a well-known or notable person | synonyms=figure, public figure | examples=they studied all the great names in the history of France; she is an important figure in modern music
   - This refers to famous people ("big names"). Doesn't fit - the stranger isn't necessarily famous, and the question is about what he's called, not that he is a notable person.

5. sense_key=name%1:04:00:: | definition=by the sanction or authority of | examples=halt in the name of the law
   - This is about authority/legal power. Doesn't fit.

6. sense_key=name%1:10:01:: | definition=a defamatory or abusive word or phrase | synonyms=epithet
   - This refers to insults/abusive terms. Doesn't fit.

The context clearly shows the character trying to recall what the stranger is called: "what was his name? Pete?" This matches sense 1: "a language unit by which a person or thing is known".

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

provider: DigitalOcean


[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: see
Target surface form: seen
Context:
He had already quite forgotten about him. In fact, he had only mentioned him on the spur of the moment. His real grievance was Lolly. Toward the end of his fourth hairy highball, while he was moodily making wet rings on the table-top with the bottom of the glass, he became aware that he was not alone. He looked up with bloodshot eyes and beheld the stranger sitting across the table, smiling a secret smile at him, as if they were fellow conspirators. He hadn't even noticed -- what was his name? Pete? -- he hadn't <t>seen</t> him sit down. The man was uncanny, like a shadow, and made as much noise as a shadow.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=see%2:39:00:: | definition=perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight | examples=You have to be a good observer to see all the details; Can you see the bird in that tree?
2. sense_key=see%2:31:01:: | definition=perceive (an idea or situation) mentally | synonyms=understand, realize, realise | examples=Now I see!; I just can't see your point
3. sense_key=see%2:39:02:: | definition=perceive or be contemporaneous with | synonyms=witness, find | examples=We found Republicans winning the offices; You'll see a lot of cheating in this school
4. sense_key=see%2:36:00:: | definition=imagine; conceive of; see in one's mind | synonyms=visualize, visualise, envision, project, fancy, figure | examples=I can't see him on horseback!; I can see what will happen
5. sense_key=see%2:31:00:: | definition=deem to be | synonyms=consider, reckon, view, regard | examples=She views this quite differently from me; I consider her to be shallow
6. sense_key=see%2:31:02:: | definition=get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally | synonyms=learn, hear, get word, get wind, pick up, find out | examples=I learned that she has two grown-up children; I see that you have been promoted
7. sense_key=see%2:39:03:: | definition=see or watch | synonyms=watch, view, catch, take in | examples=view a show on television; This program will be seen all over the world
8. sense_key=see%2:38:00:: | definition=come together | synonyms=meet, run into, encounter, run across, come across | examples=I'll probably see you at the meeting; How nice to see you again!
9. sense_key=see%2:32:00:: | definition=find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort | synonyms=determine, check, find out, ascertain, watch, learn | examples=I want to see whether she speaks French; See whether it works
10. sense_key=see%2:31:03:: | definition=be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something | synonyms=check, insure, see to it, ensure, control, ascertain | examples=He verified that the valves were closed; See that the curtains are closed
11. sense_key=see%2:41:11:: | definition=go to see for professional or business reasons | examples=You should see a lawyer; We had to see a psychiatrist
12. sense_key=see%2:41:12:: | definition=go to see for a social visit | examples=I went to see my friend Mary the other day
13. sense_key=see%2:41:10:: | definition=go to see a place, as for entertainment | synonyms=visit | examples=We went to see the Eiffel Tower in the morning
14. sense_key=see%2:41:14:: | definition=take charge of or deal with | synonyms=attend, take care, look | examples=Could you see about lunch?; I must attend to this matter
15. sense_key=see%2:35:09:: | definition=receive as a specified guest | examples=the doctor will see you now; The minister doesn't see anybody before noon
16. sense_key=see%2:41:00:: | definition=date regularly; have a steady relationship with | synonyms=go steady, go out, date | examples=Did you know that she is seeing an older man?; He is dating his former wife again!
17. sense_key=see%2:39:05:: | definition=see and understand, have a good eye | examples=The artist must first learn to see
18. sense_key=see%2:31:08:: | definition=deliberate or decide | examples=See whether you can come tomorrow; let's see--which movie should we see tonight?
19. sense_key=see%2:39:11:: | definition=observe as if with an eye | examples=The camera saw the burglary and recorded it
20. sense_key=see%2:39:13:: | definition=observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect | synonyms=examine | examples=The customs agent examined the baggage; I must see your passport before you can enter the country
21. sense_key=see%2:39:12:: | definition=go or live through | synonyms=experience, go through | examples=We had many trials to go through; he saw action in Viet Nam
22. sense_key=see%2:38:03:: | definition=accompany or escort | synonyms=escort | examples=I'll see you to the door
23. sense_key=see%2:33:00:: | definition=match or meet | examples=I saw the bet of one of my fellow players
24. sense_key=see%2:31:13:: | definition=make sense of; assign a meaning to | synonyms=interpret, construe | examples=What message do you see in this letter?; How do you interpret his behavior?

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 target word "seen" (lemma "see") in the given context.

 Let me analyze the context:
 - The narrator is describing a scene where he had forgotten about someone, was drinking, and then noticed a stranger sitting across from him.
 - Key sentence: "He hadn't even noticed -- what was his name? Pete? -- he hadn't <t>seen</t> him sit down."
 - The context suggests that the narrator did not perceive visually the action of the stranger sitting down. The stranger is described as "uncanny, like a shadow, and made as much noise as a shadow" - implying he moved quietly and unnoticed.
 - The meaning here is about visual perception - not having perceived with his eyes the action of the man sitting down.

 Now let's look at the candidate senses:

 1. sense_key=see%2:39:00:: | definition=perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight | examples=You have to be a good observer to see all the details; Can you see the bird in that tree?
    - This is the basic visual perception sense. "Perceive by sight" fits perfectly with not having seen someone sit down.

 2. sense_key=see%2:31:01:: | definition=perceive (an idea or situation) mentally | synonyms=understand, realize, realise
    - This is about mental understanding, not visual perception. Doesn't fit.

 3. sense_key=see%2:39:02:: | definition=perceive or be contemporaneous with | synonyms=witness, find
    - This is about witnessing events as they happen. While close, the specific context here is about visual perception of the physical action, not just being contemporaneous with it. But "witness" could work. However, sense 1 is more basic and fits better for simple visual perception.

 4. sense_key=see%2:36:00:: | definition=imagine; conceive of; see in one's mind
    - This is about imagination, not actual visual perception. Doesn't fit.

 5. sense_key=see%2:31:00:: | definition=deem to be | synonyms=consider, reckon, view, regard
    - This is about opinion/judgment. Doesn't fit.

 6. sense_key=see%2:31:02:: | definition=get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally | synonyms=learn, hear, get word, get wind, pick up, find out
    - This is about learning information. While he didn't become aware, the specific context emphasizes the visual aspect ("bloodshot eyes", "beheld", "like a shadow").

 7. sense_key=see%2:39:03:: | definition=see or watch | synonyms=watch, view, catch, take in
    - This is about watching/viewing something, often with attention. The context is about not having perceived the action at all, not about watching it.

 8. sense_key=see%2:38:00:: | definition=come together | synonyms=meet, run into, encounter, run across, come across
    - This is about meeting people. Doesn't fit.

 9. sense_key=see%2:32:00:: | definition=find out, learn, or determine with certainty...
    - About determining facts. Doesn't fit.

 10. sense_key=see%2:31:03:: | definition=be careful or certain to do something...
     - About ensuring something. Doesn't fit.

 11. sense_key=see%2:41:11:: | definition=go to see for professional or business reasons
     - About visiting professionals. Doesn't fit.

 12. sense_key=see%2:41:12:: | definition=go to see for a social visit
     - About social visits. Doesn't fit.

 13. sense_key=see%2:41:10:: | definition=go to see a place, as for entertainment
     - About visiting places. Doesn't fit.

 14. sense_key=see%2:41:14:: | definition=take charge of or deal with
     - Doesn't fit.

 15. sense_key=see%2:35:09:: | definition=receive as a specified guest
     - Doesn't fit.

 16. sense_key=see%2:41:00:: | definition=date regularly...
     - Doesn't fit.

 17. sense_key=see%2:39:05:: | definition=see and understand, have a good eye
     - This is about understanding what one sees (like an artist). Doesn't fit.

 18. sense_key=see%2:31:08:: | definition=deliberate or decide
     - Doesn't fit.

 19. sense_key=see%2:39:11:: | definition=observe as if with an eye
     - This is about cameras or non-human observation. Doesn't fit.

 20. sense_key=see%2:39:13:: | definition=observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect
     - About careful inspection. Doesn't fit.

 21. sense_key=see%2:39:12:: | definition=go or live through | synonyms=experience
     - About experiencing events. Doesn't fit.

 22. sense_key=see%2:38:03:: | definition=accompany or escort
     - Doesn't fit.

 23. sense_key=see%2:33:00:: | definition=match or meet (as in gambling)
     - Doesn't fit.

 24. sense_key=see%2:31:13:: | definition=make sense of; assign a meaning to
     - About interpretation. Doesn't fit.

 The best fit is sense 1: "perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight". The context clearly describes a failure of visual perception - he didn't see (with his eyes) the man sit down. The surrounding context mentions "bloodshot eyes", "beheld", and describes the man as being like a shadow (hard to see), all reinforcing the visual perception aspect.

 Sense 3 ("perceive or be contemporaneous with") is a possible contender, but sense 1 is more fundamental and accurate here. The emphasis is on the physical act of visual perception failing, not just on missing the event temporally.

 Therefore, the answer 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: sit_down
Target surface form: sit down
Context:
He had already quite forgotten about him. In fact, he had only mentioned him on the spur of the moment. His real grievance was Lolly. Toward the end of his fourth hairy highball, while he was moodily making wet rings on the table-top with the bottom of the glass, he became aware that he was not alone. He looked up with bloodshot eyes and beheld the stranger sitting across the table, smiling a secret smile at him, as if they were fellow conspirators. He hadn't even noticed -- what was his name? Pete? -- he hadn't seen him <t>sit down</t>. The man was uncanny, like a shadow, and made as much noise as a shadow.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=sit_down%2:38:00:: | definition=take a seat | synonyms=sit
2. sense_key=sit_down%2:35:00:: | definition=show to a seat; assign a seat for | synonyms=seat, sit | examples=The host seated me next to Mrs. Smith
3. sense_key=sit_down%2:35:03:: | definition=be seated | synonyms=sit

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 target lemma "sit_down" with the surface form "sit down" in the given context.

 Let me analyze the context:
 - The narrator is describing a scene where he notices a stranger sitting across the table
 - He hadn't seen him "sit down"
 - The man was uncanny, like a shadow, and made as much noise as a shadow
 - This implies the action of the stranger taking a seat/positioning himself in the chair

 Now let's look at the candidate senses:

 1. sense_key=sit_down%2:38:00:: | definition=take a seat | synonyms=sit
    - This seems to be the intransitive sense where someone sits themselves down
    - "take a seat" implies the action of sitting down

 2. sense_key=sit_down%2:35:00:: | definition=show to a seat; assign a seat for | synonyms=seat, sit | examples=The host seated me next to Mrs. Smith
    - This is a transitive sense where someone seats another person
    - The example shows "The host seated me" - this is causative
    - In our context, there's no indication that someone else seated the stranger; rather, the stranger sat down himself

 3. sense_key=sit_down%2:35:03:: | definition=be seated | synonyms=sit
    - This seems to be a stative sense - already being in a seated position
    - "be seated" suggests the state rather than the action

 Looking at the context: "he hadn't seen him sit down"
 - This describes the action of the stranger moving into a seated position
 - The narrator didn't witness the moment when the stranger took a seat
 - This is the intransitive action of sitting down

 Sense 1 "take a seat" fits best because:
 - It describes the action of assuming a seated position
 - It's intransitive (the stranger sat down himself)
 - The context emphasizes that the narrator didn't notice the action of the stranger sitting down (entering the seated state)

 Sense 2 is wrong because it's about seating someone else (transitive/causative).

 Sense 3 "be seated" suggests a state, but the context "hadn't seen him sit down" suggests the action of sitting down (the transition from standing to sitting), not the state of being seated. However, looking closely at WordNet sense 3 (sit_down%2:35:03), the definition "be seated" might actually be the stative sense.

 Wait, let me reconsider the WordNet senses for "sit down":

 In WordNet:
 - sit_down%2:38:00:: usually means "take a seat" (intransitive, action)
 - sit_down%2:35:00:: usually means "seat" as in to show someone to their seat (transitive)
 - sit_down%2:35:03:: might be another variant

 Actually, looking at standard WordNet:
 - sit_down.v.01: take a seat (intransitive)
 - sit_down.v.02: be seated (this might be the same as sit.v.01)
 - seat.v.01: show to a seat (transitive)

 Wait, the candidate senses provided are:
 1. sit_down%2:38:00:: - take a seat - synonyms=sit
 2. sit_down%2:35:00:: - show to a seat; assign a seat for - synonyms=seat, sit - example with host seating someone
 3. sit_down%2:35:03:: - be seated - synonyms=sit

 The context: "he hadn't seen him sit down"
 This is describing the action of the stranger performing the act of sitting down.

 Sense 1 "take a seat" is the action of sitting down.
 Sense 3 "be seated" is the state of being in a seated position.

 The phrase "hadn't seen him sit down" refers to witnessing the action of assuming the seated position. Therefore, sense 1 is correct.

 Also, sense 2 is clearly wrong because it's transitive (showing someone to a seat), and there's no object here - the stranger sat down by himself.

 Between sense 1 and sense 3:
 - Sense 1 is the act of sitting down (taking a seat)
 - Sense 3 is the state of being seated

 "Hadn't seen him sit down" - this is about the action/event of sitting down that was not witnessed. So sense 1.

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

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: man
Target surface form: man
Context:
In fact, he had only mentioned him on the spur of the moment. His real grievance was Lolly. Toward the end of his fourth hairy highball, while he was moodily making wet rings on the table-top with the bottom of the glass, he became aware that he was not alone. He looked up with bloodshot eyes and beheld the stranger sitting across the table, smiling a secret smile at him, as if they were fellow conspirators. He hadn't even noticed -- what was his name? Pete? -- he hadn't seen him sit down. The <t>man</t> was uncanny, like a shadow, and made as much noise as a shadow. Haney felt like shrinking out of sight, but he was already trapped in the corner with the wiry, dark little man.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=man%1:18:00:: | definition=an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman) | synonyms=adult male | examples=there were two women and six men on the bus
2. sense_key=man%1:18:03:: | definition=someone who serves in the armed forces; a member of a military force | synonyms=serviceman, military man, military personnel | examples=two men stood sentry duty
3. sense_key=man%1:18:04:: | definition=the generic use of the word to refer to any human being | examples=it was every man for himself
4. sense_key=man%1:05:01:: | definition=any living or extinct member of the family Hominidae characterized by superior intelligence, articulate speech, and erect carriage | synonyms=homo, human being, human
5. sense_key=man%1:18:08:: | definition=a male subordinate | examples=the chief stationed two men outside the building; he awaited word from his man in Havana
6. sense_key=man%1:18:06:: | definition=an adult male person who has a manly character (virile and courageous competent) | examples=the army will make a man of you
7. sense_key=man%1:18:05:: | definition=a manservant who acts as a personal attendant to his employer | synonyms=valet, valet de chambre, gentleman, gentleman's gentleman | examples=Jeeves was Bertie Wooster's man
8. sense_key=man%1:18:07:: | definition=a male person who plays a significant role (husband or lover or boyfriend) in the life of a particular woman | examples=she takes good care of her man
9. sense_key=man%1:15:00:: | definition=one of the British Isles in the Irish Sea | synonyms=Isle of Man
10. sense_key=man%1:06:00:: | definition=game equipment consisting of an object used in playing certain board games | synonyms=piece | examples=he taught me to set up the men on the chess board; he sacrificed a piece to get a strategic advantage
11. sense_key=man%1:05:00:: | definition=all of the living human inhabitants of the earth | synonyms=world, human race, humanity, humankind, human beings, humans | examples=all the world loves a lover; she always used `humankind' because `mankind' seemed to slight the women

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 "man" in the given context.

 Let me analyze the context:
 - The passage describes a scene where Haney is drinking and notices a stranger sitting across from him.
 - The sentence in question: "The <t>man</t> was uncanny, like a shadow, and made as much noise as a shadow."
 - Later it mentions: "Haney felt like shrinking out of sight, but he was already trapped in the corner with the wiry, dark little man."

 So we're talking about a specific male individual who is described as "uncanny," "like a shadow," "wiry," and "dark little."

 Now let's look at the candidate senses:

 1. sense_key=man%1:18:00:: | definition=an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman) | synonyms=adult male | examples=there were two women and six men on the bus
    - This is the general sense of an adult male human being. This seems to fit - the stranger is described as a man (adult male).

 2. sense_key=man%1:18:03:: | definition=someone who serves in the armed forces...
    - No indication he's in the military.

 3. sense_key=man%1:18:04:: | definition=the generic use of the word to refer to any human being
    - This is the generic "man" meaning humanity, but here it's referring to a specific individual, not generic.

 4. sense_key=man%1:05:01:: | definition=any living or extinct member of the family Hominidae...
    - This is the biological/species sense (homo sapiens). While technically true, it's too broad and scientific for this literary context describing a specific character.

 5. sense_key=man%1:18:08:: | definition=a male subordinate
    - No indication he's a subordinate.

 6. sense_key=man%1:18:06:: | definition=an adult male person who has a manly character (virile and courageous competent)
    - This emphasizes manly virtues. The description "uncanny, like a shadow" doesn't suggest this sense.

 7. sense_key=man%1:18:05:: | definition=a manservant who acts as a personal attendant...
    - No indication he's a servant.

 8. sense_key=man%1:18:07:: | definition=a male person who plays a significant role (husband or lover or boyfriend)...
    - No indication of a romantic relationship.

 9. sense_key=man%1:15:00:: | definition=one of the British Isles...
    - Clearly not referring to the Isle of Man.

 10. sense_key=man%1:06:00:: | definition=game equipment...
    - Not referring to a chess piece.

 11. sense_key=man%1:05:00:: | definition=all of the living human inhabitants of the earth...
    - This is "mankind" sense, not a specific individual.

 So the best fit is sense 1: "an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)" - the basic, unmarked sense referring to an adult male human being.

 The context describes a specific male stranger sitting at the table. The description "wiry, dark little man" and "the man was uncanny" clearly refers to an adult male person.

 Sense 1 is the most appropriate.


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

[User]
Target lemma: uncanny
Target surface form: uncanny
Context:
In fact, he had only mentioned him on the spur of the moment. His real grievance was Lolly. Toward the end of his fourth hairy highball, while he was moodily making wet rings on the table-top with the bottom of the glass, he became aware that he was not alone. He looked up with bloodshot eyes and beheld the stranger sitting across the table, smiling a secret smile at him, as if they were fellow conspirators. He hadn't even noticed -- what was his name? Pete? -- he hadn't seen him sit down. The man was <t>uncanny</t>, like a shadow, and made as much noise as a shadow. Haney felt like shrinking out of sight, but he was already trapped in the corner with the wiry, dark little man.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=uncanny%5:00:00:supernatural:00 | definition=suggesting the operation of supernatural influences; ; ; - John Galsworthy; ; - Henry Kingsley | synonyms=eldritch, weird, unearthly | examples=an eldritch screech; the three weird sisters
2. sense_key=uncanny%5:00:00:extraordinary:00 | definition=surpassing the ordinary or normal;  - George Will | synonyms=preternatural | examples=Beyond his preternatural affability there is some acid and some steel; his uncanny sense of direction

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 "uncanny" in the given context.

Let me analyze the context:
- The narrator describes a stranger who appeared suddenly without being noticed
- "He hadn't even noticed... he hadn't seen him sit down"
- "The man was uncanny, like a shadow, and made as much noise as a shadow"
- The comparison to a shadow suggests something supernatural, ghostly, or eerie
- The man appeared silently, like a shadow, which suggests something beyond normal human capability

Now let's look at the two candidate senses:

1. sense_key=uncanny%5:00:00:supernatural:00
   - definition: suggesting the operation of supernatural influences
   - synonyms: eldritch, weird, unearthly
   - examples: an eldritch screech; the three weird sisters

2. sense_key=uncanny%5:00:00:extraordinary:00
   - definition: surpassing the ordinary or normal
   - synonyms: preternatural
   - examples: Beyond his preternatural affability there is some acid and some steel; his uncanny sense of direction

Analysis:
- The context emphasizes the man appearing silently like a shadow, not being noticed when he sat down - this suggests something supernatural or eerie, not just extraordinary in the sense of being exceptional
- The phrase "like a shadow" and "made as much noise as a shadow" implies ghostliness, silence, and an almost supernatural presence
- While sense 2 (extraordinary/preternatural) could apply to someone with exceptional abilities, the specific imagery here (shadow-like, silent appearance, secret smile like a fellow conspirator) aligns more with the supernatural/eldritch/weird sense
- The synonyms for sense 1 (eldritch, weird, unearthly) fit better with the shadow imagery than the synonym for sense 2 (preternatural), though preternatural is close to supernatural
- However, looking closely at the examples for sense 2: "his uncanny sense of direction" - this refers to an extraordinary ability, not necessarily supernatural
- The context describes the man's physical presence as being like a shadow - this is more about being eerie/unearthly than just having extraordinary skills

The key phrase is "like a shadow, and made as much noise as a shadow" - this evokes the supernatural sense (sense 1) rather than just the extraordinary sense (sense 2). The man seems to appear out of nowhere silently, which suggests supernatural qualities.

Therefore, sense 1 is the better fit.

Wait, let me reconsider. "Preternatural" can also mean beyond what is normal or natural, which could include ghostly appearances. But the definition for sense 1 specifically mentions "suggesting the operation of supernatural influences" which matches the shadow-like silent appearance.

Actually, looking at the WordNet structure, sense 1 is under the adjective "supernatural" (as indicated by the sense key ending in supernatural:00), while sense 2 is under "extraordinary" (extraordinary:00).

The context describes the man as appearing silently, like a shadow, which suggests something supernatural or ghostly. This aligns with sense 1.

However, I should check if there's any ambiguity. "Uncanny" often means both "strange and mysterious" (supernatural-like) and "remarkable or extraordinary."

In this specific context:
- The man appeared without being noticed ("hadn't seen him sit down")
- He was "like a shadow"
- He made "as much noise as a shadow" (i.e., none)
- He smiled a "secret smile" as if they were "fellow conspirators"

This creates an atmosphere of something eerie, mysterious, almost ghostly. This fits sense 1 (supernatural/eldritch/weird/unearthly) better than sense 2 (extraordinary/preternatural in the sense of remarkable abilities).

The examples for sense 1 include "the three weird sisters" (from Macbeth - supernatural/witches), and "eldritch screech" (otherworldly). The shadow imagery fits with this supernatural/ghostly sense.

So I choose sense 1.

The user wants the output as: {"sense_index": 1}

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