[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: evening
Target surface form: evening
Context:
In the United States, retail sales have increased by 1.3% in November, for the second month in a row, and far more than predicted. Moreover, the confidence of American consumers has clearly bounced back in December, to 73.4 against 67.4 the previous month, according to preliminary estimates from Michigan University's index. The indices have, however, been slowed by a renewed rise of the dollar, to a new two-month high against the Euro, which "puts downward pressure on the sectors that are sensitive to the economic situation", explained Owen Fitzpatrick from Deutsche Bank. Technology securities have thereby lost some ground. The bond market has fallen. Treasury 10-year bond yields have grown to 3.540% against 3.482% on Tuesday evening, and 30-year bond yields are at 4.497% against 4.492% the previous <t>evening</t>.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=evening%1:28:00:: | definition=the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall) | synonyms=eve, even, eventide | examples=he enjoyed the evening light across the lake
2. sense_key=evening%1:28:01:: | definition=a later concluding time period | examples=it was the evening of the Roman Empire
3. sense_key=evening%1:28:02:: | definition=the early part of night (from dinner until bedtime) spent in a special way | examples=an evening at the opera

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 "evening" in the given context.

 Context analysis:
 - The text is about financial markets, specifically bond yields.
 - The sentence mentions: "Treasury 10-year bond yields have grown to 3.540% against 3.482% on Tuesday evening, and 30-year bond yields are at 4.497% against 4.492% the previous <t>evening</t>."
 - The target word "evening" appears in the phrase "the previous evening".
 - This is referring to a specific time period - the evening of the previous day (likely referring to the previous trading day's close or evening time).

 Candidate sense analysis:
 1. sense_key=evening%1:28:00:: - definition: the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall) | synonyms=eve, even, eventide | examples=he enjoyed the evening light across the lake
    - This refers to the time of day, specifically late afternoon until nightfall.
    - In financial contexts, "Tuesday evening" and "the previous evening" typically refer to the evening time of those specific days.
    - This fits the context of comparing bond yields from one evening to the next.

 2. sense_key=evening%1:28:01:: - definition: a later concluding time period | examples=it was the evening of the Roman Empire
    - This is a metaphorical use, referring to the final phase of something (like the "evening" of one's life or an empire).
    - The context here is literal time reference, not metaphorical.
    - Doesn't fit.

 3. sense_key=evening%1:28:02:: - definition: the early part of night (from dinner until bedtime) spent in a special way | examples=an evening at the opera
    - This refers to a social occasion or the time spent during the evening for specific activities.
    - The context is about financial data/timing, not about a social occasion or activity.
    - Doesn't fit.

 The context is clearly referring to the time of day - specifically the evening of the previous day when bond yields were at a certain level. This matches sense 1, which is the standard temporal meaning of "evening" as the latter part of the day.

 The phrase "the previous evening" parallels "Tuesday evening" earlier in the sentence, both referring to specific points in time during the evening period of those days.

 Therefore, the correct sense is 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: deal
Target surface form: deals
Context:
Iraqi Oil Ministry reaches <t>deals</t> with 10 foreign oil companies Despite concerns about violence and political instability, the Iraqi government managed to attract major oil companies to rebuild its ailing infrastructure during two auctions that concluded Saturday.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=deal%1:04:02:: | definition=a particular instance of buying or selling | synonyms=trade, business deal | examples=it was a package deal; I had no further trade with him
2. sense_key=deal%1:10:00:: | definition=an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each | synonyms=bargain | examples=he made a bargain with the devil; he rose to prominence through a series of shady deals
3. sense_key=deal%1:23:00:: | definition=(often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent | synonyms=batch, flock, good deal, great deal, hatful, heap | examples=a batch of letters; a deal of trouble
4. sense_key=deal%1:27:00:: | definition=a plank of softwood (fir or pine board)
5. sense_key=deal%1:27:01:: | definition=wood that is easy to saw (from conifers such as pine or fir) | synonyms=softwood
6. sense_key=deal%1:14:00:: | definition=the cards held in a card game by a given player at any given time | synonyms=hand | examples=I didn't hold a good hand all evening; he kept trying to see my hand
7. sense_key=deal%1:11:00:: | definition=the type of treatment received (especially as the result of an agreement) | examples=he got a good deal on his car
8. sense_key=deal%1:04:00:: | definition=the act of distributing playing cards | examples=the deal was passed around the table clockwise
9. sense_key=deal%1:04:01:: | definition=the act of apportioning or distributing something | examples=the captain was entrusted with the deal of provisions

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 (WSD) for the word "deals" in the given context.

 Context: "Iraqi Oil Ministry reaches deals with 10 foreign oil companies Despite concerns about violence and political instability, the Iraqi government managed to attract major oil companies to rebuild its ailing infrastructure during two auctions that concluded Saturday."

 Let's analyze the candidate senses:

 1. deal%1:04:02:: - a particular instance of buying or selling; synonyms: trade, business deal
 2. deal%1:10:00:: - an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each; synonyms: bargain
 3. deal%1:23:00:: - (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent; synonyms: batch, flock, good deal, great deal, etc.
 4. deal%1:27:00:: - a plank of softwood
 5. deal%1:27:01:: - wood that is easy to saw (from conifers)
 6. deal%1:14:00:: - the cards held in a card game
 7. deal%1:11:00:: - the type of treatment received (especially as the result of an agreement)
 8. deal%1:04:00:: - the act of distributing playing cards
 9. deal%1:04:01:: - the act of apportioning or distributing something

 The context is about the Iraqi Oil Ministry reaching agreements/contracts with oil companies. This is clearly about business agreements or contracts, not about buying/selling instances (sense 1 is close but focuses on the transaction instance), not about large amounts (sense 3), not about wood (senses 4-5), not about cards (senses 6, 8), and not about treatment (sense 7), and not about distributing (sense 9).

 Between senses 1 and 2:
 - Sense 1: "a particular instance of buying or selling" - This focuses on the transaction itself.
 - Sense 2: "an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each" - This focuses on the contractual agreement.

 In the context "reaches deals with 10 foreign oil companies", this refers to agreements or contracts made between the ministry and the companies. The phrase "reaches deals" suggests arriving at agreements.

 Sense 2 examples include: "he made a bargain with the devil; he rose to prominence through a series of shady deals"

 Sense 1 examples include: "it was a package deal; I had no further trade with him"

 The word "reaches" suggests negotiating and arriving at an agreement, which aligns better with sense 2 (an agreement between parties). Also, the context mentions "auctions" but the deals are the result of those auctions - agreements/contracts signed with the companies.

 However, looking more carefully:
 - Sense 1: "a particular instance of buying or selling" (trade, business deal)
 - Sense 2: "an agreement between parties..."

 In business contexts, "deal" often refers to the agreement/contract itself (sense 2). The phrase "reaches deals" is commonly used to mean "reaches agreements."

 But let me check the specific WordNet senses more carefully. In WordNet:
 - Sense 1:04:02 is "business deal, deal" - a particular instance of buying or selling
 - Sense 1:10:00 is "bargain, deal" - an agreement between parties...

 The context mentions "auctions" and attracting companies to "rebuild its ailing infrastructure". This sounds like contracts or agreements for oil exploration/production rights.

 Actually, looking at the examples:
 For sense 1: "it was a package deal", "I had no further trade with him"
 For sense 2: "he made a bargain with the devil", "shady deals"

 Both could potentially fit, but sense 2 seems more appropriate for formal agreements between a government ministry and companies. However, sense 1 is also commonly used in business contexts.

 Wait, looking at the synonyms for sense 1: "trade, business deal"
 Synonyms for sense 2: "bargain"

 The phrase "reaches deals" in news contexts about oil ministries and foreign companies typically refers to agreements/contracts (sense 2). But actually, in business journalism, "deal" often refers to the transaction or business arrangement.

 Let me reconsider. The key is "reaches deals with 10 foreign oil companies". This means they came to an agreement/arrangement with these companies.

 Looking at the WordNet hierarchy:
 - deal%1:04:02 is under noun.artifact? No, 1:04 is noun.act (acts or actions)
 - deal%1:10:00 is under noun.communication (communication, message)

 Actually, looking at the sense keys:
 - deal%1:04:02:: - this is a noun.act (act/action)
 - deal%1:10:00:: - this is a noun.communication

 An agreement is a type of communication (a message or pact), while a business deal is an act/instance.

 But "reaches deals" - you reach an agreement. You don't typically "reach a trade" (you make a trade), but you do "reach a deal" meaning reach an agreement.

 Also, the word "deal" in plural "deals" in this context clearly refers to agreements/contracts with the 10 companies.

 Therefore, sense 2 (deal%1:10:00::) appears to be the best fit.

 However, I should verify if sense 1 could be better. "A particular instance of buying or selling" - is this describing the auction? The auctions concluded, and deals were reached. The deals are the agreements/contracts resulting from the auction.

 In business contexts, "deal" is often used interchangeably with "agreement" or "contract". WordNet sense 2 captures this as "an agreement between parties... fixing obligations of each". This fits perfectly with oil ministry contracts with foreign companies.

 Sense 1 focuses more on the transaction/event of buying/selling.

 Therefore, the best sense is sense_key=deal%1:10:00::, which is index 2 in the list provided.

 Wait, I need to check the index numbers. The user lists them as:
 1. sense_key=deal%1:04:02::
 2. sense_key=deal%1:10:00::
 3. ...

 So the index is 2.

 But let me double-check if there's any ambiguity with sense 7: "the type of treatment received" - "he got a good deal on his car" - this is about getting a good price/bargain. Not relevant here.

 Sense 3 is about quantity ("a good deal of trouble").

 So it's between 1 and 2.

 The phrase "reaches deals" strongly suggests sense 2 (agreements). You "reach an agreement", you don't typically "reach a trade" (though you can "reach a deal" in the sense of sense 1 too).

 But looking at the gloss for sense 1: "a particular instance of buying or selling"
 And sense 2: "an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each"

 The context mentions "auctions" which are mechanisms for buying/selling, and "reaches deals" with companies. But the deals are the agreements/contracts signed.

 In WordNet, "business deal" (sense 1) is a type of transaction, while "bargain" (sense 2) is a type of agreement.

 I think sense 2 is the correct choice here because it emphasizes the agreement aspect between the ministry and the companies, rather than just the instance of transaction.

 Also, the example for sense 2: "he rose to prominence through a series of shady deals" - this can refer to business deals/agreements.
 The example for sense 1: "it was a package deal" - this could also fit.

 But "reaches" is the key verb. You reach an agreement. You reach a deal (in the sense of agreement).

 Therefore: {"sense_index": 2}

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

[User]
Target lemma: concern
Target surface form: concerns
Context:
Iraqi Oil Ministry reaches deals with 10 foreign oil companies Despite <t>concerns</t> about violence and political instability, the Iraqi government managed to attract major oil companies to rebuild its ailing infrastructure during two auctions that concluded Saturday. The 10 deals the Iraqi Oil Ministry reached with foreign oil companies suggest that China, Russia and European oil firms are poised to play a major role in refurbishing Iraq's oil industry, crippled by decades of war and sanctions.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=concern%1:09:00:: | definition=something that interests you because it is important or affects you | examples=the safety of the ship is the captain's concern
2. sense_key=concern%1:12:01:: | definition=an anxious feeling | synonyms=care, fear | examples=care had aged him; they hushed it up out of fear of public reaction
3. sense_key=concern%1:12:00:: | definition=a feeling of sympathy for someone or something | examples=She felt strong concern for those less fortunate
4. sense_key=concern%1:09:01:: | definition=something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness | synonyms=worry, headache, vexation | examples=New York traffic is a constant concern; it's a major worry
5. sense_key=concern%1:14:00:: | definition=a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it | synonyms=business, business concern, business organization, business organisation | examples=he bought his brother's business; a small mom-and-pop business

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 "concerns" in the given context.

 Context: "Despite <t>concerns</t> about violence and political instability, the Iraqi government managed to attract major oil companies..."

 The target word is "concerns" (plural of concern).

 Let me analyze the candidate senses:

 1. sense_key=concern%1:09:00:: - "something that interests you because it is important or affects you" - This is about matters of interest/importance.
 2. sense_key=concern%1:12:01:: - "an anxious feeling" - synonyms: care, fear. This is about the emotion of anxiety/worry.
 3. sense_key=concern%1:12:00:: - "a feeling of sympathy for someone or something" - This is about sympathy/compassion.
 4. sense_key=concern%1:09:01:: - "something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness" - synonyms: worry, headache, vexation. This refers to the source of worry, not the feeling itself.
 5. sense_key=concern%1:14:00:: - "a commercial or industrial enterprise..." - This is about a business entity.

 Now let's look at the context: "Despite concerns about violence and political instability..."

 The phrase "concerns about violence and political instability" suggests that people are worried or anxious about these issues.

 Is it sense 2 (anxious feeling) or sense 4 (source of anxiety)?

 Sense 2 is "an anxious feeling" - the emotion itself.
 Sense 4 is "something or someone that causes anxiety" - the thing that causes worry.

 In the phrase "concerns about X", the concerns are typically the worries/apprehensions regarding X.

 Let's look at the examples:
 - Sense 2 examples: "care had aged him; they hushed it up out of fear of public reaction" - this shows the feeling/emotion.
 - Sense 4 examples: "New York traffic is a constant concern; it's a major worry" - here "concern" refers to the traffic itself being a source of worry.

 In "concerns about violence", the concerns are the feelings of worry/anxiety about violence, not the violence itself being the concern (though violence is the source).

 However, looking closely at sense 4: "something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness". If we say "concerns about violence", we could interpret this as "worries regarding violence" where the worries are the anxious feelings (sense 2), OR we could interpret it as "matters that cause anxiety" (sense 4).

 But typically, "concerns about X" means "worries regarding X" where the concerns are the feelings of worry.

 Let me check the glosses again:
 - Sense 2: "an anxious feeling" - synonyms: care, fear
 - Sense 4: "something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness" - synonyms: worry, headache, vexation

 Wait, sense 4 has synonym "worry". But "worry" can mean both the feeling and the thing causing worry. However, the gloss says "something or someone that causes anxiety" - so it's the object, not the subjective experience.

 In the sentence: "Despite concerns about violence..." - this means "Despite worries/anxieties regarding violence..."

 This seems to be sense 2: "an anxious feeling".

 But let me reconsider. In news/business contexts, "concerns" often means "issues of importance/worry" - but let's look at sense 1: "something that interests you because it is important or affects you".

 Actually, looking at typical usage:
 - "Safety concerns" = worries about safety (sense 2 or 4?)
 - "There are concerns about..." usually introduces worries or anxieties.

 Let me look at the examples for sense 4 again: "New York traffic is a constant concern" - here traffic is the concern (the thing causing worry).

 In "concerns about violence", violence is what people are worried about. The concerns are the feelings of worry (sense 2), or possibly the matters of interest (sense 1).

 But "violence and political instability" are clearly negative things that would cause anxiety, not just things that "interest" someone.

 Between sense 2 and sense 4:
 - If I say "I have concerns about the plan", I mean I have feelings of worry (sense 2).
 - If I say "Traffic is a concern", I mean traffic is a source of worry (sense 4).

 In the phrase "Despite concerns about...", the word "concerns" is the object of the preposition (or the subject), and "about violence" specifies what the concerns are regarding.

 "Despite [worries/anxieties] about violence..."

 This points to sense 2: an anxious feeling.

 However, sense 4 is also possible if we interpret "concerns" as "sources of anxiety". But "sources of anxiety about violence" would mean the violence itself is the concern, but the phrase structure "concerns about violence" suggests the concerns are distinct from the violence (the violence is the object of the preposition "about").

 Actually, looking at the WordNet examples:
 - Sense 4: "New York traffic is a constant concern" - here concern = the traffic (the thing causing worry)
 - Sense 2: "care had aged him" - here care = the feeling of worry

 In "concerns about violence", if concerns = sense 4 (sources of anxiety), then "sources of anxiety about violence" would be redundant or confusing. But if concerns = sense 2 (anxious feelings), then "anxious feelings about violence" makes perfect sense.

 Also, sense 2 has synonyms "care, fear". "Fear about violence" works. "Care about violence" is less common but "care" can mean worry.

 Sense 1: "something that interests you..." - "interests about violence" doesn't fit well. "Concerns" here is not neutral interest, it's worry.

 Sense 3: "feeling of sympathy" - no, this isn't about sympathy.

 Sense 5: business - clearly not.

 So it's between 2 and 4.

 Let me check if there's a pattern in WordNet for "concerns about":
 - If "concern" is used with "about", it often indicates the content of the worry.

 Actually, looking at the definition of sense 4 again: "something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness". This is an external thing.

 In "Despite concerns about violence", the concerns are internal states (feelings), not external objects. The violence is the external object causing the internal state.

 Therefore, sense 2 seems correct: "an anxious feeling".

 But wait, let me look at sense 1 again: "something that interests you because it is important or affects you". Could "concerns about violence" mean "matters of interest/importance regarding violence"? In business/news contexts, yes, but given the context mentions "violence and political instability" as negative things that would deter companies, and the word "Despite" suggests these are obstacles or worries, not just matters of interest.

 Also, the phrase "safety concerns" is ambiguous - it could mean concerns about safety (worries) or concerns regarding safety (matters to be addressed). But in this context, with "violence and political instability", it's definitely worry/anxiety.

 Let me reconsider sense 4. Could "concerns" here mean "worries" as in "sources of worry"? The synonyms include "worry". But "worry" as a noun can mean:
 1. The state of being anxious (sense 2)
 2. A source of anxiety (sense 4)

 The gloss for sense 4 explicitly says "something or someone that causes anxiety", so it's the cause, not the effect.

 In "Despite concerns about violence", the concerns are the effect (the worry), not the cause (the violence). The violence is the cause.

 Therefore, sense 2 is the best fit: "an anxious feeling".

 However, I should check if sense 1 could work. "Something that interests you because it is important..." - "Despite important matters regarding violence..." This is possible but less likely than the worry meaning.

 Also, looking at the example for sense 1: "the safety of the ship is the captain's concern" - here concern = matter of interest/responsibility. This is close to sense 4 but neutral/positive.

 But with "violence and political instability", the negative connotation suggests anxiety/worry (sense 2).

 Final check: In WSD tasks, "concern" in the context of "concerns about X" where X is a negative event (violence, risk, etc.) is typically sense 2 or sense 4.

 Actually, looking at WordNet mapping:
 - concern%1:09:01:: (sense 4 here) is often mapped when "concern" means "worry" as in "my main concern"
 - concern%1:12:01:: (sense 2 here) is the emotional state

 But in "Despite concerns about...", it's plural. "Anxious feelings" can be plural. "Sources of anxiety" can also be plural.

 However, the structure "Despite [worries] about..." makes sense.
 "Despite [sources of anxiety] about..." makes less sense - you wouldn't say "Despite sources of anxiety about violence" when you mean "Despite worries regarding violence".

 Therefore, sense 2.

 Wait, I need to be careful. Let me look at the actual WordNet sense keys to make sure I understand the indices correctly.

 The user provided:
 1. sense_key=concern%1:09:00::
 2. sense_key=concern%1:12:01::
 3. sense_key=concern%1:12:00::
 4. sense_key=concern%1:09:01::
 5. sense_key=concern%1:14:00::

 So the indices are 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.

 I need to return {"sense_index": 2} or {"sense_index": 4} etc.

 Let me double-check by looking at typical WSD for "concern".

 In the sentence: "Despite concerns about violence..."
 This is similar to: "Despite fears about violence" or "Despite worries about violence".

 If I look at WordNet examples:
 - sense 2 (concern%1:12:01::): "care had aged him; they hushed it up out of fear of public reaction"
 - sense 4 (concern%1:09:01::): "New York traffic is a constant concern; it's a major worry"

 "Concerns about violence" patterns with "fear of public reaction" (sense 2 example) or "worry" (sense 4 example).

 But "fear" in the sense 2 example is parallel to "concern" in sense 2 (synonyms include fear).

 Also, note that sense 4 is under noun.artifact? No, 1:09 is noun.cognition. 1:12 is noun.feeling.

 1:09:00 - something that interests you (cognition)
 1:12:01 - anxious feeling (feeling)
 1:12:00 - sympathy (feeling)
 1:09:01 - source of unhappiness (cognition)
 1:14:00 - business (group)

 So sense 2 is the emotional state (feeling).
 Sense 4 is the cognitive concept of a source of worry.

 In "Despite concerns about violence", the concerns are feelings (apprehensions), not abstract sources.

 Therefore, sense 2.

 But I want to make sure. Could it be sense 1? "Something that interests you..." - "Despite matters of interest regarding violence..." No, that doesn't capture the negative emotional valence.

 Could it be sense 4 interpreted as "matters that cause anxiety"? "Despite matters that cause anxiety about violence..." This is awkward. The violence is what causes the anxiety.

 So sense 2 is correct.

 Final answer: {"sense_index": 2}

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

[User]
Target lemma: violence
Target surface form: violence
Context:
Iraqi Oil Ministry reaches deals with 10 foreign oil companies Despite concerns about <t>violence</t> and political instability, the Iraqi government managed to attract major oil companies to rebuild its ailing infrastructure during two auctions that concluded Saturday. The 10 deals the Iraqi Oil Ministry reached with foreign oil companies suggest that China, Russia and European oil firms are poised to play a major role in refurbishing Iraq's oil industry, crippled by decades of war and sanctions.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=violence%1:04:01:: | definition=an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists) | synonyms=force | examples=he may accomplish by craft in the long run what he cannot do by force and violence in the short one
2. sense_key=violence%1:07:00:: | definition=the property of being wild or turbulent | synonyms=ferocity, fierceness, furiousness, fury, vehemence, wildness | examples=the storm's violence
3. sense_key=violence%1:26:00:: | definition=a turbulent state resulting in injuries and destruction etc.

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 "violence" in the given context.

Context analysis:
- The sentence mentions "concerns about violence and political instability" in Iraq
- It talks about foreign oil companies making deals despite these concerns
- It mentions Iraq's oil industry being "crippled by decades of war and sanctions"
- The context is about political/military conflict, aggression, and safety concerns in a geopolitical setting

Candidate senses analysis:

1. sense_key=violence%1:04:01::
   - definition: an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)
   - synonyms: force
   - examples: "he may accomplish by craft in the long run what he cannot do by force and violence in the short one"
   - This seems to refer to acts of physical force/aggression, often in a military or interpersonal conflict context

2. sense_key=violence%1:07:00::
   - definition: the property of being wild or turbulent
   - synonyms: ferocity, fierceness, furiousness, fury, vehemence, wildness
   - examples: "the storm's violence"
   - This is about intensity/turbulence, often used for natural phenomena like storms, or metaphorical intensity

3. sense_key=violence%1:26:00::
   - definition: a turbulent state resulting in injuries and destruction etc.
   - This refers to a state/condition of turbulence causing damage/injury

Context evaluation:
The context discusses "violence and political instability" in Iraq, referring to the security situation, conflict, war, and acts of aggression that would concern foreign investors. This is referring to acts of aggression, force, and physical conflict (bombings, attacks, etc.) that create security risks.

Between sense 1 and sense 3:
- Sense 1 focuses on "an act of aggression" - specific acts
- Sense 3 focuses on "a turbulent state" - a general condition

In the phrase "concerns about violence and political instability", "violence" here refers to the acts of aggression/conflict occurring in Iraq (bombings, attacks, insurgency, etc.). However, looking closely at the definitions:

Sense 1: "an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)" - this is countable, specific acts
Sense 3: "a turbulent state resulting in injuries and destruction etc." - this is a mass noun referring to the general condition

The context "concerns about violence" in a geopolitical setting like Iraq typically refers to the general state of conflict and aggression occurring there, which could fit either. But let's look at the examples:

Sense 1 example: "he may accomplish by craft in the long run what he cannot do by force and violence in the short one" - here violence is paired with force, referring to aggressive actions.

Sense 3: No example given in the prompt, but the definition suggests a state.

In WordNet, sense 1 (violence%1:04:01::) is typically the "force" sense - acts of physical force. Sense 3 (violence%1:26:00::) is the "state of turbulence" sense.

Looking at the Iraq context: "concerns about violence and political instability" - this is referring to the security situation involving armed conflict, attacks, etc. This is most commonly disambiguated as sense 1 in WordNet when referring to human acts of aggression/war.

However, I need to be careful. Let me think about the typical distinction:
- Sense 1: "an act of aggression" - often used in legal/political contexts referring to violent acts
- Sense 2: property of being wild/turbulent (like a storm)
- Sense 3: "a turbulent state resulting in injuries and destruction" - this is more like the abstract condition

In the context of Iraq and political instability, "violence" refers to armed conflict, terrorist attacks, military actions - these are "acts of aggression" (sense 1). But it could also refer to the general "state" of violence (sense 3).

Let me check WordNet structure mentally:
- violence%1:04:01:: is usually the first sense - "an act of aggression"
- violence%1:07:00:: is the second sense - intensity/ferocity
- violence%1:26:00:: is the third sense - turbulent state

In standard WSD datasets, when "violence" refers to war, conflict, crime, etc., it is typically sense 1 (the act of aggression). Sense 3 is less common and usually refers to the violence of a storm or the general concept of violent disorder.

Actually, looking more carefully at the definitions provided:
Sense 3: "a turbulent state resulting in injuries and destruction etc." - this sounds like it could fit civil unrest/war.

But sense 1: "an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)" - this sounds like specific violent acts.

The phrase "concerns about violence" in the context of foreign investment in Iraq is referring to the risk of armed conflict, terrorist attacks, etc. This is best captured by sense 1 (acts of aggression/force), or potentially sense 3 (the turbulent state).

However, looking at the synonyms:
Sense 1: force
Sense 3: (no synonyms listed in the prompt, but typically related words would be different)

In the context "violence and political instability", both are mass nouns describing the situation. "Political instability" is a state/condition. "Violence" parallel to it could also be a state (sense 3).

But let me reconsider the examples:
Sense 1 example: "he may accomplish by craft in the long run what he cannot do by force and violence in the short one" - here violence is parallel to force, both are means/methods of action.

Sense 2 example: "the storm's violence" - clearly natural phenomenon.

Sense 3: no example given.

In many WSD tasks, "violence" in the context of political conflict, war, or crime is sense 1. For example, "domestic violence", "gang violence", "political violence" are typically sense 1.

Sense 3 is more abstract, referring to the quality of being violent in a destructive way, often used for natural disasters or general chaos.

Given the context mentions "decades of war", this strongly suggests sense 1 (acts of aggression).

I think the best choice is sense 1.

Wait, let me reconsider. The user says "WordNet glosses are schematic". This means I should not rely solely on the brief definition but consider how the word is actually used.

In the sentence: "concerns about violence and political instability"
- This is referring to the security risks in Iraq
- Foreign companies are worried about violence (bombings, attacks, kidnappings)
- These are acts of aggression

Sense 1: "an act of aggression" - fits well.
Sense 3: "a turbulent state" - could fit, but is less specific about the human agency.

Also, the mention of "war" in the context points to sense 1.

Therefore, I choose sense_index: 1.

But I should double-check if there's any ambiguity. In some WordNet versions, the ordering might be different, but the user has provided the sense keys with indices:
1. violence%1:04:01::
2. violence%1:07:00::
3. violence%1:26:00::

The indices are 1, 2, 3.

Given the context of Iraq, war, and security concerns for oil companies, this is clearly referring to human acts of aggression/violence, not the violence of a storm (sense 2). Between sense 1 and 3, sense 1 is the more common and appropriate choice for political/military violence.

Final decision: sense_index 1.

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: instability
Target surface form: instability
Context:
Iraqi Oil Ministry reaches deals with 10 foreign oil companies Despite concerns about violence and political <t>instability</t>, the Iraqi government managed to attract major oil companies to rebuild its ailing infrastructure during two auctions that concluded Saturday. The 10 deals the Iraqi Oil Ministry reached with foreign oil companies suggest that China, Russia and European oil firms are poised to play a major role in refurbishing Iraq's oil industry, crippled by decades of war and sanctions.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=instability%1:26:00:: | definition=an unstable order
2. sense_key=instability%1:07:01:: | definition=unreliability attributable to being unstable
3. sense_key=instability%1:26:01:: | definition=a lack of balance or state of disequilibrium | synonyms=imbalance, unbalance | examples=a hormonal imbalance
4. sense_key=instability%1:07:00:: | definition=the quality or attribute of being unstable and irresolute | synonyms=unstableness

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 "instability" in the given context.

 Context analysis:
 - The sentence mentions "concerns about violence and political <t>instability</t>"
 - This is referring to the political situation in Iraq
 - The context suggests a state of political unrest, lack of stability in the political system/order

 Candidate senses analysis:
 1. sense_key=instability%1:26:00:: | definition=an unstable order
    - This refers to an unstable order (political, social, etc.)
    - "Order" here likely refers to the state of affairs, political system, or social structure

 2. sense_key=instability%1:07:01:: | definition=unreliability attributable to being unstable
    - This seems to refer to the quality of being unreliable due to instability
    - More about reliability/unreliability

 3. sense_key=instability%1:26:01:: | definition=a lack of balance or state of disequilibrium | synonyms=imbalance, unbalance | examples=a hormonal imbalance
    - This is about physical or systemic imbalance/disequilibrium
    - Example given is "hormonal imbalance" - suggests physical/chemical imbalance

 4. sense_key=instability%1:07:00:: | definition=the quality or attribute of being unstable and irresolute | synonyms=unstableness
    - This is about the quality of being unstable and irresolute (indecisive)
    - Seems more personal/individual trait

 Context specific analysis:
 - "political instability" is a common collocation referring to the unstable state of political affairs, government, or social order
 - This matches sense 1: "an unstable order" - where "order" refers to the political/social order
 - Sense 3 is about physical imbalance (like hormonal), not political
 - Sense 2 is about unreliability
 - Sense 4 is about personal qualities (irresolute)

 Therefore, sense 1 (instability%1:26:00::) seems most appropriate: "an unstable order" referring to the political order/system being unstable.

 Wait, let me reconsider the WordNet senses more carefully. WordNet sense keys encode the lexicographer file (noun.state, noun.attribute, etc.) and the specific sense.

 Looking at the sense keys:
 - %1:26:00:: - 26 is usually noun.state (state/condition)
 - %1:07:01:: - 07 is usually noun.attribute (attributes)
 - %1:26:01:: - also noun.state
 - %1:07:00:: - noun.attribute

 So:
 1. instability%1:26:00:: = noun.state: an unstable order
 2. instability%1:07:01:: = noun.attribute: unreliability attributable to being unstable
 3. instability%1:26:01:: = noun.state: a lack of balance or state of disequilibrium
 4. instability%1:07:00:: = noun.attribute: the quality or attribute of being unstable and irresolute

 "Political instability" typically refers to the state/condition of the political system being unstable (sense 1), not a physical imbalance (sense 3).

 However, I should verify if sense 1 or sense 3 is better. Sense 3 mentions "disequilibrium" which could apply to politics, but the example "hormonal imbalance" suggests it's more about physical/chemical systems. Sense 1 "an unstable order" fits political order perfectly.

 Actually, looking at WordNet definitions:
 - Sense 1 (instability.n.01): an unstable order
 - Sense 2 (instability.n.02): unreliability... (this is the second attribute sense)
 - Sense 3 (instability.n.03): a lack of balance or state of disequilibrium (syn: imbalance)
 - Sense 4 (instability.n.04): the quality or attribute of being unstable and irresolute

 Wait, the numbering in WordNet might be different from the index provided. The user lists them as:
 1. sense_key=instability%1:26:00::
 2. sense_key=instability%1:07:01::
 3. sense_key=instability%1:26:01::
 4. sense_key=instability%1:07:00::

 So the indices correspond to:
 - Index 1: instability%1:26:00:: (unstable order)
 - Index 2: instability%1:07:01:: (unreliability...)
 - Index 3: instability%1:26:01:: (lack of balance...)
 - Index 4: instability%1:07:00:: (quality of being unstable...)

 "Political instability" clearly refers to the political order/system being unstable. This is index 1.

 But let me double-check if it could be index 3. Index 3 is about "disequilibrium" and has synonyms "imbalance, unbalance". Political instability is not typically described as a "disequilibrium" or "imbalance" in the physical sense, though one could metaphorically use those terms. However, "unstable order" captures the political domain better.

 Also, the context mentions "violence and political instability" - violence disrupts the social/political order. This aligns with "unstable order".

 Therefore, the answer should be index 1.

 Wait, I need to be careful. In WordNet, "instability" sense 1 is indeed "an unstable order" and sense 2 is "unreliability attributable to being unstable". But I need to check if the user's index 1 corresponds to WordNet's first sense.

 The user says:
 1. sense_key=instability%1:26:00:: | definition=an unstable order
 2. sense_key=instability%1:07:01:: | definition=unreliability attributable to being unstable
 3. sense_key=instability%1:26:01:: | definition=a lack of balance or state of disequilibrium | synonyms=imbalance, unbalance | examples=a hormonal imbalance
 4. sense_key=instability%1:07:00:: | definition=the quality or attribute of being unstable and irresolute | synonyms=unstableness

 Yes, index 1 is "an unstable order".

 Political instability = unstable political order.

 So the answer is {"sense_index": 1}.

 But let me reconsider if there's any ambiguity. Could it be index 3? "A lack of balance or state of disequilibrium" - political instability could be seen as a disequilibrium in the political system. However, the example "hormonal imbalance" strongly suggests this sense is for physical/chemical imbalances. Also, the synonyms "imbalance, unbalance" are not typically used for political situations - we say "political instability" not "political imbalance" (though we might say "power imbalance").

 "Unstable order" is the standard meaning for political contexts.

 Therefore, I'm confident the answer is index 1.

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: government
Target surface form: government
Context:
Iraqi Oil Ministry reaches deals with 10 foreign oil companies Despite concerns about violence and political instability, the Iraqi <t>government</t> managed to attract major oil companies to rebuild its ailing infrastructure during two auctions that concluded Saturday. The 10 deals the Iraqi Oil Ministry reached with foreign oil companies suggest that China, Russia and European oil firms are poised to play a major role in refurbishing Iraq's oil industry, crippled by decades of war and sanctions.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=government%1:14:00:: | definition=the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit | synonyms=authorities, regime | examples=the government reduced taxes; the matter was referred to higher authorities
2. sense_key=government%1:04:00:: | definition=the act of governing; exercising authority | synonyms=governing, governance, government activity, administration | examples=regulations for the governing of state prisons; he had considerable experience of government
3. sense_key=government%1:09:00:: | definition=(government) the system or form by which a community or other political unit is governed | examples=tyrannical government
4. sense_key=government%1:09:01:: | definition=the study of government of states and other political units | synonyms=politics, political science

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 "government" in the given context.

Context: "Iraqi Oil Ministry reaches deals with 10 foreign oil companies Despite concerns about violence and political instability, the Iraqi <t>government</t> managed to attract major oil companies to rebuild its ailing infrastructure during two auctions that concluded Saturday."

Candidate senses:
1. government%1:14:00:: - the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit (synonyms: authorities, regime)
2. government%1:04:00:: - the act of governing; exercising authority (synonyms: governing, governance, government activity, administration)
3. government%1:09:00:: - the system or form by which a community or other political unit is governed
4. government%1:09:01:: - the study of government of states and other political units (synonyms: politics, political science)

Analysis:
- The context refers to "the Iraqi government" as an entity that "managed to attract major oil companies." This is referring to the governing body/organization of Iraq.
- Sense 1 refers to the organization/authority itself (the governing authority). Examples: "the government reduced taxes" - this is an entity acting.
- Sense 2 refers to the act/process of governing. Example: "he had considerable experience of government" - this is an activity.
- Sense 3 refers to the system or form of government. Example: "tyrannical government" - this describes a type/system.
- Sense 4 refers to the academic study.

In the sentence, "the Iraqi government managed to attract..." - this is clearly the organization/authority of Iraq. It's the entity doing the action. This matches sense 1 perfectly.

The surface form is "government" and it's modified by "Iraqi", referring to the political authority of Iraq as an organization.

Therefore, the best sense is sense 1 (index 1).

Wait, let me double-check the sense indices. The user lists:
1. sense_key=government%1:14:00::
2. sense_key=government%1:04:00::
3. sense_key=government%1:09:00::
4. sense_key=government%1:09:01::

So sense_index should be 1.

I need to return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}. So for me it will be {"sense_index": 1}.

Let me verify once more.
- "the Iraqi government managed to attract" -> the organization did something. This is sense 1.
- Sense 2 would be something like "the government of the country" as an activity, or "years of government".
- Sense 3 would be "democratic government" referring to the system.
- Sense 4 is clearly academic.

Yes, sense 1 is correct.

provider: SiliconFlow


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

[User]
Target lemma: auction
Target surface form: auctions
Context:
Iraqi Oil Ministry reaches deals with 10 foreign oil companies Despite concerns about violence and political instability, the Iraqi government managed to attract major oil companies to rebuild its ailing infrastructure during two <t>auctions</t> that concluded Saturday. The 10 deals the Iraqi Oil Ministry reached with foreign oil companies suggest that China, Russia and European oil firms are poised to play a major role in refurbishing Iraq's oil industry, crippled by decades of war and sanctions.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=auction%1:04:01:: | definition=a variety of bridge in which tricks made in excess of the contract are scored toward game; now generally superseded by contract bridge | synonyms=auction bridge
2. sense_key=auction%1:04:00:: | definition=the public sale of something to the highest bidder | synonyms=auction sale, vendue

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 "auctions" in the given context.

 Target lemma: auction
 Target surface form: auctions
 Context: Iraqi Oil Ministry reaches deals with 10 foreign oil companies... during two <t>auctions</t> that concluded Saturday.

 Candidate senses:
 1. sense_key=auction%1:04:01:: - definition: a variety of bridge in which tricks made in excess of the contract are scored toward game; now generally superseded by contract bridge | synonyms=auction bridge
 2. sense_key=auction%1:04:00:: - definition: the public sale of something to the highest bidder | synonyms=auction sale, vendue

 Analysis:
 - The context is about the Iraqi Oil Ministry reaching deals with foreign oil companies during "auctions".
 - The text mentions "two auctions that concluded Saturday" and discusses deals with oil companies to rebuild infrastructure.
 - This is clearly referring to a competitive bidding process where oil companies bid for contracts/rights.
 - Sense 1 refers to a card game (auction bridge), which is completely unrelated to the context of oil deals and business transactions.
 - Sense 2 refers to "the public sale of something to the highest bidder" which fits the context of oil companies bidding for contracts or rights to oil fields.

 Therefore, the correct sense is sense 2 (auction%1:04:00::).

 The user wants the output as a JSON object: {"sense_index": 2}

 Wait, let me check the indexing. The candidate senses are listed as:
 1. sense_key=auction%1:04:01::
 2. sense_key=auction%1:04:00::

 So sense_index should be 2 for the second one.

 Actually, looking at the format, the user says "Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}." This suggests I should return the index number corresponding to the position in the list provided.

 Sense 1: auction bridge (card game)
 Sense 2: public sale to highest bidder (business/commercial auction)

 The context is about oil companies bidding for contracts, which is a commercial auction process. So sense 2 is correct.

 Output: {"sense_index": 2}

provider: Chutes


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

[User]
Target lemma: deal
Target surface form: deals
Context:
Iraqi Oil Ministry reaches deals with 10 foreign oil companies Despite concerns about violence and political instability, the Iraqi government managed to attract major oil companies to rebuild its ailing infrastructure during two auctions that concluded Saturday. The 10 <t>deals</t> the Iraqi Oil Ministry reached with foreign oil companies suggest that China, Russia and European oil firms are poised to play a major role in refurbishing Iraq's oil industry, crippled by decades of war and sanctions. American companies walked away with stakes in just two of the 10 auctioned fields.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=deal%1:04:02:: | definition=a particular instance of buying or selling | synonyms=trade, business deal | examples=it was a package deal; I had no further trade with him
2. sense_key=deal%1:10:00:: | definition=an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each | synonyms=bargain | examples=he made a bargain with the devil; he rose to prominence through a series of shady deals
3. sense_key=deal%1:23:00:: | definition=(often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent | synonyms=batch, flock, good deal, great deal, hatful, heap | examples=a batch of letters; a deal of trouble
4. sense_key=deal%1:27:00:: | definition=a plank of softwood (fir or pine board)
5. sense_key=deal%1:27:01:: | definition=wood that is easy to saw (from conifers such as pine or fir) | synonyms=softwood
6. sense_key=deal%1:14:00:: | definition=the cards held in a card game by a given player at any given time | synonyms=hand | examples=I didn't hold a good hand all evening; he kept trying to see my hand
7. sense_key=deal%1:11:00:: | definition=the type of treatment received (especially as the result of an agreement) | examples=he got a good deal on his car
8. sense_key=deal%1:04:00:: | definition=the act of distributing playing cards | examples=the deal was passed around the table clockwise
9. sense_key=deal%1:04:01:: | definition=the act of apportioning or distributing something | examples=the captain was entrusted with the deal of provisions

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 "deals" in the given context.

Context analysis:
- "Iraqi Oil Ministry reaches deals with 10 foreign oil companies"
- "The 10 deals the Iraqi Oil Ministry reached with foreign oil companies suggest that China, Russia and European oil firms are poised to play a major role..."
- This is about agreements/contracts between the Iraqi Oil Ministry and foreign oil companies regarding oil fields/infrastructure.

Candidate senses analysis:
1. deal%1:04:02:: - a particular instance of buying or selling; synonyms: trade, business deal. This is about a transaction/commercial exchange.
2. deal%1:10:00:: - an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each; synonyms: bargain. This is about a formal agreement.
3. deal%1:23:00:: - a large number or amount. Doesn't fit here (not "a deal of").
4. deal%1:27:00:: - a plank of softwood. Noun about physical wood. Doesn't fit.
5. deal%1:27:01:: - wood that is easy to saw. Doesn't fit.
6. deal%1:14:00:: - cards held in a card game. Doesn't fit.
7. deal%1:11:00:: - the type of treatment received (especially as the result of an agreement). Example: "he got a good deal on his car". This is about the treatment/outcome, not the agreement itself.
8. deal%1:04:00:: - the act of distributing playing cards. Doesn't fit.
9. deal%1:04:01:: - the act of apportioning or distributing something. Doesn't fit.

Now choosing between sense 1 and sense 2:
- Sense 1: "a particular instance of buying or selling" - trade, business deal. Examples: "it was a package deal; I had no further trade with him"
- Sense 2: "an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each" - bargain. Examples: "he made a bargain with the devil; he rose to prominence through a series of shady deals"

In the context, the Iraqi Oil Ministry "reached deals with" foreign oil companies. These are contractual agreements fixing obligations (who refurbishes what, stakes in fields, etc.). The text mentions "reached deals", "agreement" sense seems strong.

However, sense 1 is also commercial. Let's look closer.
Sense 1 is under noun.04 (act, human action, human activity) - "a particular instance of buying or selling". It's classified as an act/instance of commerce.
Sense 2 is under noun.10 (communication) - "an agreement between parties...". It's about the agreement/contract itself.

The text says "reaches deals with 10 foreign oil companies" and "The 10 deals... reached with foreign oil companies suggest...". These are contractual agreements. The word "reached" strongly collocates with "agreement" (you reach an agreement). While you can "reach a deal" in the commercial transaction sense too, the content describes agreements about stakes in oil fields, roles in refurbishing, etc.

Also, sense 2 examples include "shady deals" which can refer to political/business agreements. Sense 1 examples include "package deal" and "trade".

Wait, let me reconsider WordNet hierarchies.
deal%1:04:02:: is under noun.act: "a particular instance of buying or selling" - it is a transaction.
deal%1:10:00:: is under noun.communication: "an agreement between parties..."

In the context: "reaches deals with 10 foreign oil companies". The deals are the agreements/contracts signed. The text mentions "American companies walked away with stakes in just two of the 10 auctioned fields." This implies the deals are the agreements that give them stakes.

Actually, looking at the examples for sense 1: "it was a package deal" - a package deal is an agreement. "I had no further trade with him" - this is more transaction.
Looking at examples for sense 2: "he made a bargain with the devil; he rose to prominence through a series of shady deals" - these are agreements.

But in business news, "deal" very often means a commercial agreement/transaction. Both senses are close. However, sense 1 is specifically "buying or selling" (trade, business deal). The context involves auctions of oil fields, stakes, infrastructure rebuilding. This is commercial.

But wait, the definition of sense 1 says "a particular instance of buying or selling". Is the Iraq oil ministry selling? They are reaching agreements for foreign companies to rebuild infrastructure. It's more of a contractual agreement (service contracts, production sharing agreements) than a simple instance of buying/selling.

Actually, oil field auctions often involve bidding for rights/service contracts. The "deals" are the agreements reached.

Let me check if there's a standard WSD annotation for similar contexts. In WordNet, "deal" in the sense of a business agreement is often sense 2 (agreement). Sense 1 is more like a transaction event.

For example, "They signed a deal" -> usually sense 2 (agreement).
"He got a good deal" -> sense 7 (treatment).
"It's a done deal" -> sense 2? Or sense 1?

The phrase "reach a deal" is very commonly sense 2 (agreement). You reach an agreement. You don't typically "reach" a transaction instance, you "make" or "do" a deal (transaction).

Also, the synonym for sense 2 is "bargain". A bargain is an agreement on terms. The text explicitly mentions obligations/roles: "poised to play a major role in refurbishing Iraq's oil industry". This comes from the agreement.

Sense 1 synonyms: "trade, business deal". While "business deal" is circular, "trade" implies exchange of goods for money. Here, the government is giving stakes/rights in exchange for investment/refurbishment. It is a commercial transaction.

But I think sense 2 is the better fit because:
1. "reached deals" collocates with agreements
2. The deals fix obligations of each party (rebuild infrastructure, get stakes)
3. It's a formal agreement between parties arrived at after discussion (auctions that concluded Saturday)

However, I should be careful. In WordNet, sense 1 (deal%1:04:02::) is actually very common for general business deals. Let me look at the Princeton WordNet mapping mentally.

deal%1:04:02:: (noun.act) - "a particular instance of buying or selling" - synonyms: trade, business deal
deal%1:10:00:: (noun.communication) - "an agreement between parties..." - synonyms: bargain

In many WSD datasets, "business deal" as in mergers, acquisitions, contracts between companies is often mapped to sense 1 or sense 2 depending on the exact framing.

But the instruction says: "WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense."

Context: "reaches deals with 10 foreign oil companies" - this is about agreements/contracts.
Examples sense 2: "he made a bargain with the devil; he rose to prominence through a series of shady deals" -> "shady deals" fits political/business agreements well.
Examples sense 1: "it was a package deal; I had no further trade with him" -> "package deal" is also an agreement, but "trade" is a transaction.

The key distinction: sense 1 is the commercial transaction itself (the act/instance of buying/selling). Sense 2 is the agreement/contract that establishes the terms.

In the sentence: "The 10 deals the Iraqi Oil Ministry reached with foreign oil companies suggest that... are poised to play a major role..." The deals are the agreements that establish these roles. It's the contractual framework.

Also, "deal" in plural "deals" with "reached" strongly points to sense 2. You reach an agreement (sense 2).

I will go with sense 2.

Wait, let me double-check the sense indices provided in the prompt:
1. sense_key=deal%1:04:02::
2. sense_key=deal%1:10:00::
3. sense_key=deal%1:23:00::
4. sense_key=deal%1:27:00::
5. sense_key=deal%1:27:01::
6. sense_key=deal%1:14:00::
7. sense_key=deal%1:11:00::
8. sense_key=deal%1:04:00::
9. sense_key=deal%1:04:01::

So sense 2 corresponds to index 2.

Actually, looking at the context again: "Iraqi Oil Ministry reaches deals with 10 foreign oil companies". In news, this is almost certainly "business deals" (sense 1) or "agreements" (sense 2).

Let me think about the phrase "package deal". A package deal is sense 1 according to the example. But a package deal is definitely an agreement. So why is it in sense 1? Because sense 1 might be broader than just the act of buying/selling; it might encompass the transaction arrangement. But the gloss says "a particular instance of buying or selling".

Actually, in WordNet 3.0/3.1, deal%1:04:02:: is "a particular instance of buying or selling" and is a hyponym of transaction, dealing. The example "it was a package deal" suggests that "package deal" is a type of transaction.

deal%1:10:00:: is "an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each" and is a hyponym of agreement, understanding.

In the context, the Iraqi Oil Ministry and foreign companies are entering into agreements. The text mentions "auctions" which are mechanisms for reaching agreements. The result is an agreement/contract.

I think sense 2 is the most precise fit. The text is not emphasizing the buying/selling act itself but the contractual arrangement fixing obligations (who gets stakes, who refurbishes).

Final decision: 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: china
Target surface form: China
Context:
Iraqi Oil Ministry reaches deals with 10 foreign oil companies Despite concerns about violence and political instability, the Iraqi government managed to attract major oil companies to rebuild its ailing infrastructure during two auctions that concluded Saturday. The 10 deals the Iraqi Oil Ministry reached with foreign oil companies suggest that <t>China</t>, Russia and European oil firms are poised to play a major role in refurbishing Iraq's oil industry, crippled by decades of war and sanctions. American companies walked away with stakes in just two of the 10 auctioned fields.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=china%1:15:00:: | definition=a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world | synonyms=People's Republic of China, mainland China, Communist China, Red China, PRC, Cathay
2. sense_key=china%1:06:00:: | definition=high quality porcelain originally made only in China
3. sense_key=china%1:15:01:: | definition=a government on the island of Taiwan established in 1949 by Chiang Kai-shek after the conquest of mainland China by the Communists led by Mao Zedong | synonyms=Taiwan, Nationalist China, Republic of China
4. sense_key=china%1:06:01:: | definition=dishware made of high quality porcelain | synonyms=chinaware

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 "China" in the given context.

Let me analyze the context:
- The text is about the Iraqi Oil Ministry reaching deals with foreign oil companies
- It mentions "China, Russia and European oil firms"
- It says these entities are "poised to play a major role in refurbishing Iraq's oil industry"
- It contrasts this with "American companies"
- This is clearly referring to countries/nations as actors in international business/politics

Now let me look at the candidate senses:

1. sense_key=china%1:15:00:: - "a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world" - synonyms include People's Republic of China, mainland China, Communist China, Red China, PRC, Cathay
   - This refers to the People's Republic of China (PRC), the main country in East Asia.

2. sense_key=china%1:06:00:: - "high quality porcelain originally made only in China"
   - This refers to the material/ceramic.

3. sense_key=china%1:15:01:: - "a government on the island of Taiwan established in 1949 by Chiang Kai-shek after the conquest of mainland China by the Communists led by Mao Zedong" - synonyms: Taiwan, Nationalist China, Republic of China
   - This refers to Taiwan/Republic of China.

4. sense_key=china%1:06:01:: - "dishware made of high quality porcelain" - synonyms: chinaware
   - This refers to dishes/tableware.

Analysis:
- The context mentions "China" alongside "Russia and European oil firms" - these are clearly geopolitical entities (countries), not materials or dishware.
- So senses 2 and 4 (porcelain/dishware) are clearly wrong.
- Between sense 1 (PRC/mainland China) and sense 3 (Taiwan/Republic of China):
  - In the context of international oil deals and being mentioned alongside Russia and European firms, this is almost certainly referring to the People's Republic of China (mainland China), which is a major global oil consumer and investor.
  - Taiwan is not typically referred to simply as "China" in modern diplomatic contexts involving oil deals with Iraq, especially when contrasted with Russia and European firms in this manner.
  - The PRC is one of the major players in Iraqi oil (e.g., CNPC - China National Petroleum Corporation).

Therefore, sense 1 is the correct choice.

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

provider: StreamLake


[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: russia
Target surface form: Russia
Context:
Iraqi Oil Ministry reaches deals with 10 foreign oil companies Despite concerns about violence and political instability, the Iraqi government managed to attract major oil companies to rebuild its ailing infrastructure during two auctions that concluded Saturday. The 10 deals the Iraqi Oil Ministry reached with foreign oil companies suggest that China, <t>Russia</t> and European oil firms are poised to play a major role in refurbishing Iraq's oil industry, crippled by decades of war and sanctions. American companies walked away with stakes in just two of the 10 auctioned fields.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=russia%1:15:00:: | definition=a former communist country in eastern Europe and northern Asia; established in 1922; included Russia and 14 other soviet socialist republics (Ukraine and Byelorussia and others); officially dissolved 31 December 1991 | synonyms=Soviet Union, Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, USSR
2. sense_key=russia%1:15:01:: | definition=formerly the largest Soviet Socialist Republic in the USSR occupying eastern Europe and northern Asia | synonyms=Soviet Russia, Russian Soviet Federated Socialist Republic
3. sense_key=russia%1:15:02:: | definition=a former empire in eastern Europe and northern Asia created in the 14th century with Moscow as the capital; powerful in the 17th and 18th centuries under Peter the Great and Catherine the Great when Saint Petersburg was the capital; overthrown by revolution in 1917
4. sense_key=russia%1:15:04:: | definition=a federation in northeastern Europe and northern Asia; formerly Soviet Russia; since 1991 an independent state | synonyms=Russian Federation

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 "Russia" in the given context.

 Let me analyze the context:
 - The text is about current events (auctions that concluded Saturday - though we don't know the exact date, it mentions foreign oil companies and Iraq)
 - It mentions "China, Russia and European oil firms" as entities poised to play a major role in Iraq's oil industry
 - It contrasts with "American companies"
 - The context suggests modern geopolitical entities (China is mentioned as a current country, not historical)
 - The deals are happening in the present time (or recent past) of the text

 Now let's look at the candidate senses:

 1. sense_key=russia%1:15:00:: - Soviet Union (USSR) - dissolved in 1991. This refers to the historical entity that included multiple republics. Not the modern state.

 2. sense_key=russia%1:15:01:: - Soviet Russia (Russian Soviet Federated Socialist Republic) - this was the largest republic within the USSR, but still historical (1917-1991).

 3. sense_key=russia%1:15:02:: - Russian Empire - historical, overthrown in 1917.

 4. sense_key=russia%1:15:04:: - Russian Federation - "a federation in northeastern Europe and northern Asia; formerly Soviet Russia; since 1991 an independent state" - this is the modern state of Russia.

 The context clearly refers to modern Russia as a current geopolitical entity acting alongside China and European firms in contemporary Iraq oil deals. This must be sense 4 (index 4), which refers to the Russian Federation (post-1991).

 The text mentions "China, Russia and European oil firms" - China here refers to the modern People's Republic of China, so Russia must also refer to the modern Russian Federation.

 Therefore, the correct sense index is 4.

 Wait, let me double-check the indexing. The user lists:
 1. sense_key=russia%1:15:00::
 2. sense_key=russia%1:15:01::
 3. sense_key=russia%1:15:02::
 4. sense_key=russia%1:15:04::

 So the indices are 1, 2, 3, 4. The modern Russian Federation is index 4.

 Actually, looking at WordNet, there might be a russia%1:15:03:: that's missing? But the user only provided these 4 options. The fourth one is clearly the modern Russian Federation.

 So the answer should be {"sense_index": 4}.


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

[User]
Target lemma: oil
Target surface form: oil
Context:
Iraqi Oil Ministry reaches deals with 10 foreign oil companies Despite concerns about violence and political instability, the Iraqi government managed to attract major oil companies to rebuild its ailing infrastructure during two auctions that concluded Saturday. The 10 deals the Iraqi Oil Ministry reached with foreign oil companies suggest that China, Russia and European <t>oil</t> firms are poised to play a major role in refurbishing Iraq's oil industry, crippled by decades of war and sanctions. American companies walked away with stakes in just two of the 10 auctioned fields.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=oil%1:27:00:: | definition=a slippery or viscous liquid or liquefiable substance not miscible with water
2. sense_key=oil%1:06:01:: | definition=oil paint containing pigment that is used by an artist | synonyms=oil color, oil colour
3. sense_key=oil%1:27:01:: | definition=a dark oil consisting mainly of hydrocarbons | synonyms=petroleum, crude oil, crude, rock oil, fossil oil
4. sense_key=oil%1:13:00:: | definition=any of a group of liquid edible fats that are obtained from plants | synonyms=vegetable oil

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 "oil" in the given context.

 Context analysis:
 - The text is about the Iraqi Oil Ministry, foreign oil companies, oil industry, oil fields, auctions for oil fields, etc.
 - Key phrases: "Iraqi Oil Ministry", "oil companies", "oil industry", "oil fields", "petroleum industry context"
 - The context clearly refers to petroleum/crude oil, not cooking oil (vegetable oil), not paint oil, and not the general substance definition.

 Candidate senses:
 1. sense_key=oil%1:27:00:: - general definition of oil as a slippery/viscous liquid not miscible with water. This is the hypernym/general sense.
 2. sense_key=oil%1:06:01:: - oil paint (artistic context). Not relevant here.
 3. sense_key=oil%1:27:01:: - petroleum, crude oil, etc. This matches the context of Iraqi oil industry, oil ministry, oil fields.
 4. sense_key=oil%1:13:00:: - vegetable oil/edible fats. Not relevant here.

 The context is clearly about petroleum/crude oil (sense 3). The Iraqi Oil Ministry deals with petroleum, not vegetable oil or paint.

 Therefore, the best sense is sense 3 (oil%1:27:01::).

 I need to return a JSON object: {"sense_index": 3}


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

[User]
Target lemma: role
Target surface form: role
Context:
Iraqi Oil Ministry reaches deals with 10 foreign oil companies Despite concerns about violence and political instability, the Iraqi government managed to attract major oil companies to rebuild its ailing infrastructure during two auctions that concluded Saturday. The 10 deals the Iraqi Oil Ministry reached with foreign oil companies suggest that China, Russia and European oil firms are poised to play a major <t>role</t> in refurbishing Iraq's oil industry, crippled by decades of war and sanctions. American companies walked away with stakes in just two of the 10 auctioned fields.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=role%1:04:00:: | definition=the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group | synonyms=function, office, part | examples=the function of a teacher; the government must do its part
2. sense_key=role%1:09:00:: | definition=an actor's portrayal of someone in a play | synonyms=character, theatrical role, part, persona | examples=she played the part of Desdemona
3. sense_key=role%1:07:00:: | definition=what something is used for | synonyms=function, purpose, use | examples=the function of an auger is to bore holes; ballet is beautiful but what use is it?
4. sense_key=role%1:04:01:: | definition=normal or customary activity of a person in a particular social setting | examples=what is your role on the team?

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 "role" in the given context.

 Context analysis:
 - The text is about Iraqi Oil Ministry reaching deals with foreign oil companies
 - China, Russia and European oil firms are poised to play a major "role" in refurbishing Iraq's oil industry
 - This refers to the part or function these companies will have in the rebuilding process

 Candidate senses analysis:

 1. sense_key=role%1:04:00:: | definition=the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group | synonyms=function, office, part | examples=the function of a teacher; the government must do its part
    - This seems to fit well. The foreign oil companies are expected to perform certain actions and activities (refurbishing Iraq's oil industry). It's about their function or part in the process.

 2. sense_key=role%1:09:00:: | definition=an actor's portrayal of someone in a play | synonyms=character, theatrical role, part, persona | examples=she played the part of Desdemona
    - This is clearly theatrical/acting related. The context is about oil companies and business deals, not acting. Eliminate.

 3. sense_key=role%1:07:00:: | definition=what something is used for | synonyms=function, purpose, use | examples=the function of an auger is to bore holes; ballet is beautiful but what use is it?
    - This is about the purpose or use of an object or tool. While "function" is a synonym, this sense seems more focused on utility/purpose of things rather than the part played by agents/actors in a process. The examples suggest physical objects (auger) or abstract concepts (ballet). The context here is about companies playing a part in an industry.

 4. sense_key=role%1:04:01:: | definition=normal or customary activity of a person in a particular social setting | examples=what is your role on the team?
    - This is about social roles or customary activities. While close, the context here is more about the specific function/part these companies will play in refurbishing the industry, not necessarily their "normal or customary" social activity. However, this is close to sense 1.

 Distinguishing between sense 1 and sense 4:
 - Sense 1: "the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group" - focuses on assigned/expected activities
 - Sense 4: "normal or customary activity of a person in a particular social setting" - focuses on customary/normal social roles

 In the context: "play a major role in refurbishing Iraq's oil industry"
 - This is about the function or part these companies will play in a specific task (refurbishing)
 - It's about what they are expected to do (assigned/required activities)
 - Sense 1 seems to fit better because it's about the activities expected of these companies in this specific context, not their normal social role.

 Also, looking at the synonyms:
 - Sense 1: function, office, part
 - Sense 4: (no synonyms listed in the candidate)

 The phrase "play a major role" is very commonly used with sense 1 (function/part). The examples for sense 1 include "the function of a teacher; the government must do its part" which aligns with "play a major role in refurbishing..."

 Sense 3 is about "what something is used for" - this is more instrumental. While companies are entities, the usage here is more about their active participation and function (sense 1) rather than what they are "used for" (sense 3).

 Therefore, the best choice is sense 1 (index 1).

 Wait, let me double-check the sense indices. The user lists:
 1. sense_key=role%1:04:00::
 2. sense_key=role%1:09:00::
 3. sense_key=role%1:07:00::
 4. sense_key=role%1:04:01::

 So sense 1 is the first one in the list.

 Actually, looking carefully at the WordNet sense keys:
 - role%1:04:00:: is the first sense (usually the most common)
 - role%1:09:00:: is the second
 - role%1:07:00:: is the third
 - role%1:04:01:: is the fourth

 The context: "play a major role in refurbishing Iraq's oil industry"
 This is definitely about the function or part that these companies will have.

 Sense 1: "the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group" - this fits perfectly. The companies are expected to perform actions (refurbishing).

 Sense 4: "normal or customary activity of a person in a particular social setting" - this would be more like "his role as a father" or "her role on the team" referring to an ongoing social position. While "role on the team" is similar, the context here is about a specific economic/industrial function rather than a social setting.

 Also, the example for sense 4 is "what is your role on the team?" which is social/organizational, but the context here is about foreign companies playing a part in an industrial refurbishment, which is more about assigned activities (sense 1).

 I think sense 1 is the correct choice.

 The JSON 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: decade
Target surface form: decades
Context:
Iraqi Oil Ministry reaches deals with 10 foreign oil companies Despite concerns about violence and political instability, the Iraqi government managed to attract major oil companies to rebuild its ailing infrastructure during two auctions that concluded Saturday. The 10 deals the Iraqi Oil Ministry reached with foreign oil companies suggest that China, Russia and European oil firms are poised to play a major role in refurbishing Iraq's oil industry, crippled by <t>decades</t> of war and sanctions. American companies walked away with stakes in just two of the 10 auctioned fields.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=decade%1:28:00:: | definition=a period of 10 years | synonyms=decennary, decennium
2. sense_key=decade%1:23:00:: | definition=the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system | synonyms=ten, 10, X, tenner

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 "decades" in the given context.

 Context: "crippled by <t>decades</t> of war and sanctions"

 Target lemma: decade
 Target surface form: decades

 Candidate senses:
 1. sense_key=decade%1:28:00:: | definition=a period of 10 years | synonyms=decennary, decennium
 2. sense_key=decade%1:23:00:: | definition=the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system | synonyms=ten, 10, X, tenner

 Analysis:
 - The context is talking about Iraq's oil industry being crippled by "decades of war and sanctions"
 - "Decades" here refers to multiple periods of 10 years, i.e., a long span of time
 - Sense 1 refers to "a period of 10 years" which fits perfectly - it means multiple 10-year periods
 - Sense 2 refers to the number 10 itself (the cardinal number), which doesn't make sense in this context. You wouldn't say "crippled by tens of war and sanctions" in the same way.

 The phrase "decades of war and sanctions" clearly means "many years" or "periods of ten years" of war and sanctions, not the number 10.

 Therefore, the correct sense is sense 1 (decade%1:28:00::).

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

 Wait, looking at the instructions: "Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}."

 So I need to return the index of the sense. Since sense 1 is the first one listed, the index is 1.

 Let me double-check:
 - Sense 1: decade%1:28:00:: - a period of 10 years
 - Sense 2: decade%1:23:00:: - the cardinal number ten

 In the context "decades of war and sanctions", this clearly refers to time periods, not the number 10. So sense 1 is correct.

 The JSON 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: war
Target surface form: war
Context:
Iraqi Oil Ministry reaches deals with 10 foreign oil companies Despite concerns about violence and political instability, the Iraqi government managed to attract major oil companies to rebuild its ailing infrastructure during two auctions that concluded Saturday. The 10 deals the Iraqi Oil Ministry reached with foreign oil companies suggest that China, Russia and European oil firms are poised to play a major role in refurbishing Iraq's oil industry, crippled by decades of <t>war</t> and sanctions. American companies walked away with stakes in just two of the 10 auctioned fields.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=war%1:04:00:: | definition=the waging of armed conflict against an enemy | synonyms=warfare | examples=thousands of people were killed in the war
2. sense_key=war%1:26:00:: | definition=a legal state created by a declaration of war and ended by official declaration during which the international rules of war apply | synonyms=state of war | examples=war was declared in November but actual fighting did not begin until the following spring
3. sense_key=war%1:04:02:: | definition=an active struggle between competing entities | synonyms=warfare | examples=a price war; a war of wits
4. sense_key=war%1:04:01:: | definition=a concerted campaign to end something that is injurious | examples=the war on poverty; the war against crime

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 "war" in the given context.

Context analysis:
- The text is about Iraq's oil industry being "crippled by decades of war and sanctions"
- This refers to actual armed conflicts that Iraq has experienced (Iran-Iraq war, Gulf War, Iraq War, etc.)
- The phrase "decades of war and sanctions" clearly refers to prolonged periods of armed conflict/military warfare

Candidate senses:
1. war%1:04:00:: - the waging of armed conflict against an enemy | synonyms=warfare | examples=thousands of people were killed in the war
2. war%1:26:00:: - a legal state created by a declaration of war... | synonyms=state of war | examples=war was declared in November...
3. war%1:04:02:: - an active struggle between competing entities | examples=a price war; a war of wits
4. war%1:04:01:: - a concerted campaign to end something injurious | examples=the war on poverty; the war against crime

Analysis:
- Sense 1 fits best: "decades of war" referring to actual armed conflict/warfare that crippled infrastructure. The examples mention "thousands of people were killed in the war" which aligns with the violence mentioned in the context ("concerns about violence").
- Sense 2 is about the legal state of war, not the actual fighting/destruction itself. The context emphasizes physical destruction of infrastructure, not legal declarations.
- Sense 3 is figurative (price war, war of wits) - not applicable here.
- Sense 4 is about campaigns against social problems (war on poverty) - not applicable.

The context explicitly mentions "violence" in the first sentence, and talks about infrastructure being crippled, which points to actual armed conflict (sense 1).

Therefore, the best sense is index 1.

Wait, let me double-check the sense indices provided:
1. sense_key=war%1:04:00::
2. sense_key=war%1:26:00::
3. sense_key=war%1:04:02::
4. sense_key=war%1:04:01::

So sense 1 is the correct index.

I need to return only a JSON object: {"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: sanction
Target surface form: sanctions
Context:
Iraqi Oil Ministry reaches deals with 10 foreign oil companies Despite concerns about violence and political instability, the Iraqi government managed to attract major oil companies to rebuild its ailing infrastructure during two auctions that concluded Saturday. The 10 deals the Iraqi Oil Ministry reached with foreign oil companies suggest that China, Russia and European oil firms are poised to play a major role in refurbishing Iraq's oil industry, crippled by decades of war and <t>sanctions</t>. American companies walked away with stakes in just two of the 10 auctioned fields.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=sanction%1:10:00:: | definition=formal and explicit approval | synonyms=countenance, endorsement, indorsement, warrant, imprimatur | examples=a Democrat usually gets the union's endorsement
2. sense_key=sanction%1:04:02:: | definition=a mechanism of social control for enforcing a society's standards
3. sense_key=sanction%1:07:00:: | definition=official permission or approval | synonyms=authority, authorization, authorisation | examples=authority for the program was renewed several times
4. sense_key=sanction%1:04:01:: | definition=the act of final authorization | examples=it had the sanction of the church

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 "sanctions" in the given context.

Let me analyze the context:
- The text is about Iraq's oil industry
- It mentions "crippled by decades of war and sanctions"
- This refers to economic sanctions imposed on Iraq (likely referring to the UN sanctions during the Saddam Hussein era or similar international penalties)

Now let's look at the candidate senses:

1. sense_key=sanction%1:10:00:: - "formal and explicit approval" (positive meaning - approval/endorsement)
   - This is about approval, not penalties

2. sense_key=sanction%1:04:02:: - "a mechanism of social control for enforcing a society's standards"
   - This is vague but could relate to penalties

3. sense_key=sanction%1:07:00:: - "official permission or approval" (positive meaning)
   - synonyms: authority, authorization

4. sense_key=sanction%1:04:01:: - "the act of final authorization" (positive meaning)

Wait, I notice that none of these senses explicitly mention "penalty" or "punishment" which is the common meaning of "sanctions" in international relations (economic sanctions). However, looking at the WordNet structure:

Actually, looking carefully at the candidate senses provided:
- Sense 1: approval/endorsement (positive)
- Sense 2: mechanism of social control (could be enforcement/penalty?)
- Sense 3: permission/approval (positive)
- Sense 4: authorization (positive)

But "sanctions" in the context of international relations and Iraq clearly refers to economic penalties or trade embargoes imposed by the international community.

Looking at WordNet, "sanction" has multiple senses:
- As a noun, it can mean:
  1. formal and explicit approval (sense 1 above)
  2. a mechanism of social control for enforcing a society's standards (sense 2 above)
  3. official permission or approval (sense 3 above)
  4. the act of final authorization (sense 4 above)

Wait, I think I need to reconsider. In WordNet 3.0 or similar, "sanction" as a penalty might be:
- Actually, looking at standard WordNet, "sanction" %1:04:02 is often the "mechanism of social control" which can include penalties.

But actually, looking at the context: "crippled by decades of war and sanctions" - this clearly refers to economic sanctions, which are punitive measures, not approvals.

However, looking at the provided candidate senses, none explicitly mention "penalty" or "punishment". Let me reconsider sense 2: "a mechanism of social control for enforcing a society's standards" - this could encompass sanctions as penalties.

But wait, I should check if there's a sense missing or if I'm misunderstanding. Actually, in many WordNet versions, "sanction" has a sense meaning "economic sanction" or similar.

Let me look at the sense keys provided:
- sanction%1:10:00:: (noun.communication)
- sanction%1:04:02:: (noun.act)
- sanction%1:07:00:: (noun.attribute or noun.state?)
- sanction%1:04:01:: (noun.act)

Actually, looking at standard WordNet 3.1:
- sanction%1:04:00:: is usually "economic sanction" - "a government order imposing a trade barrier" - but this isn't in the list!

The user provided only 4 senses, and none explicitly mention economic penalties. But sense 2 says "a mechanism of social control for enforcing a society's standards" - this is the closest to penalties/sanctions in the international relations sense.

Wait, let me reconsider the context. "Crippled by decades of war and sanctions" - this is clearly referring to the economic sanctions imposed on Iraq after the Gulf War and during the 1990s.

Given the choices:
1. Approval/endorsement - doesn't fit (context is negative, crippling)
2. Mechanism of social control - could fit, as economic sanctions are a mechanism of international social/control
3. Permission/approval - doesn't fit
4. Final authorization - doesn't fit

So sense 2 (sanction%1:04:02::) seems to be the best fit among the given options, even though it's not a perfect match for "economic sanction" specifically. It's the only one that implies enforcement/control rather than approval.

Actually, looking more carefully at WordNet glosses:
- Sense 1:10:00 is "formal and explicit approval"
- Sense 1:04:02 is "a mechanism of social control for enforcing a society's standards"
- Sense 1:07:00 is "official permission or approval"
- Sense 1:04:01 is "the act of final authorization"

In the context of Iraq, "sanctions" refers to the economic penalties imposed by the UN/International community. This is a punitive measure, a form of social control (international social control).

Therefore, sense 2 (index 2) is the correct choice.

Wait, I need to be careful about the indexing. The user lists:
1. sense_key=sanction%1:10:00::
2. sense_key=sanction%1:04:02::
3. sense_key=sanction%1:07:00::
4. sense_key=sanction%1:04:01::

So if I choose sense 2, the answer is {"sense_index": 2}.

But let me double-check: is there any way "sanctions" here means approval? No, definitely not. The oil industry was crippled by them, so they must be negative constraints, not approvals.

Is sense 2 the right one for "economic sanctions"? In WordNet, economic sanctions are often noun.artifact or noun.communication? Actually, looking it up in my internal knowledge:

WordNet 3.0/3.1 entries for "sanction":
- noun: formal and explicit approval
- noun: a mechanism of social control for enforcing a society's standards
- noun: official permission or approval
- verb: give sanction to
- verb: give authority or permission to
- verb: give religious sanction to
- verb: impose sanctions on

Wait, the noun sense for penalty might be missing from the candidate list, or it might be conflated with sense 2.

Actually, looking at the Princeton WordNet online:
- Sense 1: formal and explicit approval (noun.communication)
- Sense 2: a mechanism of social control for enforcing a society's standards (noun.act)
- Sense 3: official permission or approval (noun.state)

But there's also "sanction" as in economic sanction... actually, looking carefully, WordNet might not have a separate sense for "economic sanction" as a penalty, or it might be under sense 2.

Actually, I recall that "sanction" in WordNet primarily means "approval" and the "penalty" meaning might be derived from the verb or might be considered a separate sense not listed here.

But given the context and the available options, sense 2 is clearly the intended answer because:
1. It's the only one that doesn't mean "approval"
2. It refers to enforcement/control mechanisms
3. Economic sanctions are a mechanism of social control (international level)

Therefore, the answer should be {"sense_index": 2}.