[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: alive
Target surface form: alive
Context:
The next day, Sunday, the hangover reminded Haney where he had been the night before. The hangover in turn reminded him of his conversation with the weirdy, and he groaned. He went for more aspirin later in the day, and passed the surly landlord on the way -- he was still alive and scowling as usual, as if tenants were a burden in his life. Phil shrugged and ignored him. He went back to work Monday. By Wednesday the landlord was still <t>alive</t>. Of course On Thursday, Haney mailed the monthly check for separate maintenance to his wife Lolly, and wished the stranger could do something about her

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=alive%3:00:01:: | definition=possessing life | synonyms=live | examples=the happiest person alive; the nerve is alive
2. sense_key=alive%5:00:00:lively:00 | definition=(often followed by `with') full of life and spirit | examples=she was wonderfully alive for her age; a face alive with mischief
3. sense_key=alive%3:00:04:: | definition=having life or vigor or spirit | synonyms=animated | examples=an animated and expressive face; animated conversation
4. sense_key=alive%5:00:00:sensitive:02 | definition=(followed by `to' or `of') aware of | examples=is alive to the moods of others
5. sense_key=alive%5:00:00:existent:00 | definition=in operation | synonyms=active | examples=keep hope alive; the tradition was still alive
6. sense_key=alive%5:00:00:aware:00 | definition=mentally perceptive and responsive | synonyms=alert, awake | examples=an alert mind; alert to the problems
7. sense_key=alive%5:00:00:active:05 | definition=capable of erupting | synonyms=live | examples=a live volcano; the volcano is very much alive

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 "alive" in the given context.

 First, let me analyze the context:
 - The passage describes Haney going for aspirin and seeing the landlord.
 - The landlord is described as "still alive and scowling as usual"
 - Later: "By Wednesday the landlord was still alive"
 - The landlord appears to be a grumpy, unpleasant person who scowls at tenants
 - The usage suggests the landlord is continuing to live/exist from one day to the next

 Now let's look at the candidate senses:

 1. sense_key=alive%3:00:01:: | definition=possessing life | synonyms=live | examples=the happiest person alive; the nerve is alive
    - This means literally living/not dead
    - Examples: "the happiest person alive" refers to someone who is living

 2. sense_key=alive%5:00:00:lively:00 | definition=(often followed by `with') full of life and spirit | examples=she was wonderfully alive for her age; a face alive with mischief
    - This means energetic, spirited
    - Usually followed by "with"

 3. sense_key=alive%3:00:04:: | definition=having life or vigor or spirit | synonyms=animated | examples=an animated and expressive face; animated conversation
    - Similar to #2 but more about being animated/expressive

 4. sense_key=alive%5:00:00:sensitive:02 | definition=(followed by `to' or `of') aware of | examples=is alive to the moods of others
    - Requires "to" or "of" preposition

 5. sense_key=alive%5:00:00:existent:00 | definition=in operation | synonyms=active | examples=keep hope alive; the tradition was still alive
    - Metaphorical: traditions, hopes, etc. still existing/active

 6. sense_key=alive%5:00:00:aware:00 | definition=mentally perceptive and responsive | synonyms=alert, awake | examples=an alert mind; alert to the problems
    - Mentally alert

 7. sense_key=alive%5:00:00:active:05 | definition=capable of erupting | synonyms=live | examples=a live volcano; the volcano is very much alive
    - For volcanoes specifically

 Now analyzing the specific context:
 - "he was still alive and scowling as usual" - This suggests the landlord was not dead, continuing to live
 - "By Wednesday the landlord was still alive" - Again, emphasizing he hasn't died, is still living
 - The contrast is with potentially being dead, or perhaps Haney wishing he weren't alive, but literally it means continuing to possess life

 The context suggests the literal meaning of "not dead" - possessing life. The landlord is still living, still scowling, day after day.

 This matches sense 1: "possessing life" with synonym "live" and examples like "the happiest person alive" (referring to living people).

 While sense 5 could be tempting ("in operation"), that's used for abstract things like traditions, hopes, etc. For a person, "alive" in the sense of "still existing/not dead" is sense 1.

 The phrase "still alive" in the context of a person clearly indicates the meaning of possessing life/not deceased.

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

 Wait, let me double-check the sense keys:
 - alive%3:00:01:: is sense 1
 - alive%5:00:00:lively:00 is sense 2
 - alive%3:00:04:: is sense 3
 - alive%5:00:00:sensitive:02 is sense 4
 - alive%5:00:00:existent:00 is sense 5
 - alive%5:00:00:aware:00 is sense 6
 - alive%5:00:00:active:05 is sense 7

 Yes, sense 1 is the correct choice.


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: mail
Target surface form: mailed
Context:
The hangover in turn reminded him of his conversation with the weirdy, and he groaned. He went for more aspirin later in the day, and passed the surly landlord on the way -- he was still alive and scowling as usual, as if tenants were a burden in his life. Phil shrugged and ignored him. He went back to work Monday. By Wednesday the landlord was still alive. Of course On Thursday, Haney <t>mailed</t> the monthly check for separate maintenance to his wife Lolly, and wished the stranger could do something about her Coming home from work, he was startled to see a police car parked in front of the apartment building.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=mail%2:35:00:: | definition=send via the postal service | synonyms=get off | examples=I'll mail you the check tomorrow
2. sense_key=mail%2:32:00:: | definition=cause to be directed or transmitted to another place | synonyms=post, send | examples=send me your latest results; I'll mail you the paper when it's written

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) on the word "mailed" in the given context. The target lemma is "mail" and the surface form is "mailed" (past tense).

 Context analysis:
 - The sentence is: "Of course On Thursday, Haney <t>mailed</t> the monthly check for separate maintenance to his wife Lolly..."
 - Haney is sending a monthly check (payment) to his wife.
 - This involves sending something (a check) via postal service to someone.

 Candidate senses:
 1. sense_key=mail%2:35:00:: | definition=send via the postal service | synonyms=get off | examples=I'll mail you the check tomorrow
 2. sense_key=mail%2:32:00:: | definition=cause to be directed or transmitted to another place | synonyms=post, send | examples=send me your latest results; I'll mail you the paper when it's written

 Comparing the two senses:
 - Sense 1 specifically mentions "send via the postal service" and the example is "I'll mail you the check tomorrow" - this matches exactly with the context of mailing a check.
 - Sense 2 is more general: "cause to be directed or transmitted to another place" with synonyms post, send. This seems broader and could include electronic sending or other methods.

 However, looking closely at WordNet:
 - mail%2:35:00:: is likely the specific sense for postal mail.
 - mail%2:32:00:: might be a more general sense.

 Wait, I need to check the WordNet sense keys format. The numbers after %2: indicate the lexicographer file and sense number.

 Actually, looking at the definitions:
 - Sense 1: "send via the postal service" - very specific to physical mail/postal system.
 - Sense 2: "cause to be directed or transmitted to another place" - more general, could cover email or other forms of sending.

 In the context:
 - "mailed the monthly check" - this is clearly referring to physical postal mail, not electronic mail (email), especially given the time period implied by the narrative (checks being mailed, landlords, etc.).
 - The example for sense 1 is "I'll mail you the check tomorrow" which is almost identical to the context "mailed the monthly check".

 Therefore, sense 1 (mail%2:35:00::) is the best fit.

 Wait, I should verify the sense indices. The user asks for the "sense_index" in the JSON. Looking at the candidate senses:
 1. sense_key=mail%2:35:00::
 2. sense_key=mail%2:32:00::

 So the indices are 1 and 2.

 The best sense is sense 1.

 But let me double-check if there's any subtlety. The word "mailed" could potentially be used metaphorically, but here it's literal - sending a physical check through the postal service.

 Sense 1 definition: "send via the postal service"
 Sense 2 definition: "cause to be directed or transmitted to another place"

 The context specifically involves a "check" (physical document) being sent to a wife, which strongly implies postal service. Also, the example for sense 1 explicitly mentions mailing a check.

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

 Wait, I need to make sure about the format. The user said "Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}". So I should return {"sense_index": 1}.

 But let me reconsider sense 2. Could "mail" in the sense of "cause to be directed or transmitted" be more appropriate? In modern usage, "mail" can mean email too. But given the context of a "monthly check for separate maintenance" and the narrative style (which seems older, possibly mid-20th century), this is definitely physical postal mail.

 Also, the example for sense 2 says "send me your latest results; I'll mail you the paper when it's written" - this could be ambiguous but likely refers to physical mail. However, sense 1 is more specific to the postal service.

 Actually, looking at WordNet structure:
 - mail%2:35:00:: is usually the specific postal sense
 - mail%2:32:00:: might be a different sense... wait, 2:32 is usually the "communication" or "contact" lexfile? No, 2:35 is "contact" (verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging), 2:32 is "communication" (verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing).

 Let me think about WordNet lexicographer file numbers:
 - 2:35 is usually "contact" - verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging... wait, that doesn't sound right for mailing.
 - 2:32 is "communication" - verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

 Actually, looking at standard WordNet lexicographer file numbers:
 - 2:32 is indeed communication verbs
 - 2:35 is contact verbs (touch, hit, tie, dig)

 But "mail" as a verb would likely be in communication (2:32) or possibly motion (2:38)? No, sending mail is communication.

 Wait, I should look at the actual sense keys provided:
 1. mail%2:35:00::
 2. mail%2:32:00::

 In WordNet 3.0 or 3.1:
 - mail.v.01 is usually "send via the postal service" (which would be in file 2:35? No, that seems wrong. 2:35 is contact...)
 - mail.v.02 might be something else.

 Actually, checking WordNet:
 - mail.v.1: send via the postal service; "I'll mail you the check tomorrow"
 - mail.v.2: cause to be directed or transmitted to another place; "send me your latest results"

 But the lexfile numbers seem swapped or I'm misremembering. Regardless, I should go by the definitions and examples provided.

 Sense 1: "send via the postal service" - matches the context of mailing a check.
 Sense 2: "cause to be directed or transmitted to another place" - more general.

 The context specifically mentions a "check" which is a physical object sent through postal service. The example for sense 1 explicitly mentions mailing a check.

 Therefore, sense 1 is correct.

 Final check: The user wants the JSON with the sense_index. The candidates are numbered 1 and 2, so the index is 1.

format: unknown

native_finish_reason: stop

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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: check
Target surface form: check
Context:
The hangover in turn reminded him of his conversation with the weirdy, and he groaned. He went for more aspirin later in the day, and passed the surly landlord on the way -- he was still alive and scowling as usual, as if tenants were a burden in his life. Phil shrugged and ignored him. He went back to work Monday. By Wednesday the landlord was still alive. Of course On Thursday, Haney mailed the monthly <t>check</t> for separate maintenance to his wife Lolly, and wished the stranger could do something about her Coming home from work, he was startled to see a police car parked in front of the apartment building.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=check%1:21:00:: | definition=a written order directing a bank to pay money | synonyms=bank check, cheque | examples=he paid all his bills by check
2. sense_key=check%1:09:00:: | definition=an appraisal of the state of affairs | synonyms=assay | examples=they made an assay of the contents; a check on its dependability under stress
3. sense_key=check%1:10:00:: | definition=the bill in a restaurant | synonyms=chit, tab | examples=he asked the waiter for the check
4. sense_key=check%1:26:00:: | definition=the state of inactivity following an interruption | synonyms=arrest, halt, hitch, stay, stop, stoppage | examples=the negotiations were in arrest; held them in check
5. sense_key=check%1:09:01:: | definition=additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct | synonyms=confirmation, verification, substantiation | examples=fossils provided further confirmation of the evolutionary theory
6. sense_key=check%1:04:05:: | definition=the act of inspecting or verifying | synonyms=checkout, check-out procedure | examples=they made a check of their equipment; the pilot ran through the check-out procedure
7. sense_key=check%1:10:01:: | definition=a mark indicating that something has been noted or completed etc. | synonyms=check mark, tick | examples=as he called the role he put a check mark by each student's name
8. sense_key=check%1:09:02:: | definition=something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress | synonyms=hindrance, hinderance, deterrent, impediment, balk, baulk
9. sense_key=check%1:07:00:: | definition=a mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something | synonyms=chip
10. sense_key=check%1:06:00:: | definition=a textile pattern of squares or crossed lines (resembling a checkerboard) | examples=she wore a skirt with checks
11. sense_key=check%1:04:01:: | definition=the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess | synonyms=bridle, curb | examples=his common sense is a bridle to his quick temper
12. sense_key=check%1:04:02:: | definition=obstructing an opponent in ice hockey
13. sense_key=check%1:04:04:: | definition=(chess) a direct attack on an opponent's king

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

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

 Context analysis:
 - The sentence is: "Of course On Thursday, Haney mailed the monthly <t>check</t> for separate maintenance to his wife Lolly..."
 - Key clues:
   - "mailed" - suggests sending something physical through mail
   - "monthly" - suggests a recurring payment
   - "for separate maintenance" - legal term for financial support (alimony/spousal support)
   - "to his wife Lolly" - recipient of the payment
   - "paid all his bills by check" (from example in sense 1)

 Candidate sense analysis:
 1. sense_key=check%1:21:00:: - "a written order directing a bank to pay money" - synonyms: bank check, cheque. This fits perfectly with mailing a monthly payment for maintenance to a wife.
 2. sense_key=check%1:09:00:: - "an appraisal of the state of affairs" - doesn't fit.
 3. sense_key=check%1:10:00:: - "the bill in a restaurant" - doesn't fit (he's mailing it, not paying at a restaurant).
 4. sense_key=check%1:26:00:: - "the state of inactivity following an interruption" - doesn't fit.
 5. sense_key=check%1:09:01:: - "additional proof..." - doesn't fit.
 6. sense_key=check%1:04:05:: - "the act of inspecting or verifying" - doesn't fit.
 7. sense_key=check%1:10:01:: - "a mark indicating that something has been noted..." - doesn't fit.
 8. sense_key=check%1:09:02:: - "something immaterial that interferes..." - doesn't fit.
 9. sense_key=check%1:07:00:: - "a mark left after a small piece has been chopped..." - doesn't fit.
 10. sense_key=check%1:06:00:: - "a textile pattern..." - doesn't fit.
 11. sense_key=check%1:04:01:: - "the act of restraining power..." - doesn't fit.
 12. sense_key=check%1:04:02:: - "obstructing an opponent in ice hockey" - doesn't fit.
 13. sense_key=check%1:04:04:: - "(chess) a direct attack on an opponent's king" - doesn't fit.

 The context clearly indicates a financial instrument - a written order to pay money (bank check/cheque) that is being mailed monthly for "separate maintenance" (alimony/support payments).

 Therefore, the correct sense is index 1 (sense_key=check%1:21:00::).

 Wait, I need to check the indexing. The user lists them as:
 1. sense_key=check%1:21:00::
 2. sense_key=check%1:09:00::
 ...

 So the index is 1.

 But let me double-check the format. The user wants:
 {"sense_index": 3}

 So I should return {"sense_index": 1}

 Wait, I need to be careful. The user says "Choose the single best indexed sense" and the candidates are numbered 1-13. So I should return the number corresponding to the correct sense.

 Sense 1: check%1:21:00:: (bank check/cheque) - This is the correct one.

 The context involves mailing a monthly payment to a wife for "separate maintenance" - this is clearly a financial check/cheque.

 Therefore: {"sense_index": 1}

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

[User]
Target lemma: maintenance
Target surface form: maintenance
Context:
The hangover in turn reminded him of his conversation with the weirdy, and he groaned. He went for more aspirin later in the day, and passed the surly landlord on the way -- he was still alive and scowling as usual, as if tenants were a burden in his life. Phil shrugged and ignored him. He went back to work Monday. By Wednesday the landlord was still alive. Of course On Thursday, Haney mailed the monthly check for separate <t>maintenance</t> to his wife Lolly, and wished the stranger could do something about her Coming home from work, he was startled to see a police car parked in front of the apartment building.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=maintenance%1:04:00:: | definition=activity involved in maintaining something in good working order | synonyms=care, upkeep | examples=he wrote the manual on car care
2. sense_key=maintenance%1:21:00:: | definition=means of maintenance of a family or group
3. sense_key=maintenance%1:21:01:: | definition=court-ordered support paid by one spouse to another after they are separated | synonyms=alimony
4. sense_key=maintenance%1:04:01:: | definition=the act of sustaining life by food or providing a means of subsistence | synonyms=sustenance, sustentation, sustainment, upkeep | examples=they were in want of sustenance; fishing was their main sustainment
5. sense_key=maintenance%1:04:02:: | definition=the unauthorized interference in a legal action by a person having no interest in it (as by helping one party with money or otherwise to continue the action) so as to obstruct justice or promote unnecessary litigation or unsettle the peace of the community | synonyms=criminal maintenance | examples=unlike champerty, criminal maintenance does not necessarily involve personal profit

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

reasoning_content:
 The user wants me to perform Word Sense Disambiguation (WSD) for the word "maintenance" in a specific context.

 Context analysis:
 - The sentence is: "Of course On Thursday, Haney mailed the monthly check for separate <t>maintenance</t> to his wife Lolly..."
 - Key elements: "mailed the monthly check", "separate maintenance", "to his wife Lolly"
 - This clearly refers to a financial payment from a husband to his wife
 - The phrase "separate maintenance" is a legal term referring to support paid when spouses are separated but not yet divorced (or legal separation)

 Candidate sense analysis:
 1. sense_key=maintenance%1:04:00:: - "activity involved in maintaining something in good working order" (like car maintenance, building upkeep) - doesn't fit, this is about a check mailed to a wife
 2. sense_key=maintenance%1:21:00:: - "means of maintenance of a family or group" - too general, doesn't capture the specific legal/spousal context
 3. sense_key=maintenance%1:21:01:: - "court-ordered support paid by one spouse to another after they are separated" - synonyms include "alimony" - this matches perfectly with "separate maintenance" and mailing a check to his wife
 4. sense_key=maintenance%1:04:01:: - "the act of sustaining life by food or providing a means of subsistence" - too general, about sustenance/livelihood broadly
 5. sense_key=maintenance%1:04:02:: - "the unauthorized interference in a legal action..." - this is the legal concept of maintenance as in champerty and maintenance (old common law tort), completely different meaning

 The phrase "separate maintenance" specifically refers to court-ordered support paid by one spouse to another when they are separated. This matches sense 3 exactly.

 The context mentions:
 - "mailed the monthly check" - implies regular financial support
 - "to his wife Lolly" - spousal relationship
 - "separate maintenance" - this is a standard legal term for support payments while separated

 Therefore, sense index 3 is the correct choice.

 Wait, let me check the indexing. The user asks for "sense_index". Looking at the list:
 1. sense_key=maintenance%1:04:00::
 2. sense_key=maintenance%1:21:00::
 3. sense_key=maintenance%1:21:01::
 4. sense_key=maintenance%1:04:01::
 5. sense_key=maintenance%1:04:02::

 So I should return {"sense_index": 3}

 Let me double-check that I'm not confusing sense 2 and sense 3.

 Sense 2: "means of maintenance of a family or group" - this would be like the general means of providing for a family, not specifically court-ordered spousal support.

 Sense 3: "court-ordered support paid by one spouse to another after they are separated" - this is alimony/separate maintenance.

 Yes, "separate maintenance" is a specific legal term for support paid to a spouse when they are living apart. This is distinct from alimony (usually post-divorce) but falls under the same WordNet sense which mentions "court-ordered support paid by one spouse to another after they are separated."

 The JSON format should be exactly: {"sense_index": 3}

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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: wish
Target surface form: wished
Context:
The hangover in turn reminded him of his conversation with the weirdy, and he groaned. He went for more aspirin later in the day, and passed the surly landlord on the way -- he was still alive and scowling as usual, as if tenants were a burden in his life. Phil shrugged and ignored him. He went back to work Monday. By Wednesday the landlord was still alive. Of course On Thursday, Haney mailed the monthly check for separate maintenance to his wife Lolly, and <t>wished</t> the stranger could do something about her Coming home from work, he was startled to see a police car parked in front of the apartment building.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=wish%2:37:00:: | definition=hope for; have a wish | examples=I wish I could go home now
2. sense_key=wish%2:37:02:: | definition=prefer or wish to do something | synonyms=care, like | examples=Do you care to try this dish?; Would you like to come along to the movies?
3. sense_key=wish%2:32:02:: | definition=make or express a wish | examples=I wish that Christmas were over
4. sense_key=wish%2:37:01:: | definition=feel or express a desire or hope concerning the future or fortune of | synonyms=wish well
5. sense_key=wish%2:32:01:: | definition=order politely; express a wish for
6. sense_key=wish%2:32:00:: | definition=invoke upon | synonyms=bid | examples=wish you a nice evening; bid farewell

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 "wished" in the given context.

 Let me analyze the context:
 - Haney mailed the monthly check for separate maintenance to his wife Lolly
 - He "wished" the stranger could do something about her
 - Coming home from work, he was startled to see a police car...

 The structure is: "wished the stranger could do something about her"

 This is expressing a desire/hope that the stranger could do something about his wife Lolly. It's hoping for something to happen or be true.

 Let me look at the candidate senses:

 1. sense_key=wish%2:37:00:: | definition=hope for; have a wish | examples=I wish I could go home now
    - This seems to fit. "I wish I could..." is similar to "wished the stranger could..."

 2. sense_key=wish%2:37:02:: | definition=prefer or wish to do something | synonyms=care, like | examples=Do you care to try this dish?; Would you like to come along to the movies?
    - This is about preferring to do something oneself, not about hoping someone else could do something.

 3. sense_key=wish%2:32:02:: | definition=make or express a wish | examples=I wish that Christmas were over
    - This is about expressing a wish, but the example "I wish that Christmas were over" is similar to sense 1. Let me check the distinction.
    - Actually, looking at WordNet, sense 2:32:02 is usually the "make or express a wish" sense, often used with "that" clauses.
    - But sense 2:37:00 is "hope for; have a wish".

 4. sense_key=wish%2:37:01:: | definition=feel or express a desire or hope concerning the future or fortune of | synonyms=wish well
    - This is usually used as "wish someone well" or "wish someone luck" - concerning their fortune.

 5. sense_key=wish%2:32:01:: | definition=order politely; express a wish for
    - This would be like "I wish for a cup of tea" - ordering/requesting.

 6. sense_key=wish%2:32:00:: | definition=invoke upon | synonyms=bid | examples=wish you a nice evening; bid farewell
    - This is the "wish you a happy birthday" sense.

 Now, the specific usage: "wished the stranger could do something about her"

 This is clearly expressing a hope or desire that something were the case (that the stranger could do something about his wife). This matches sense 1: "hope for; have a wish" with the example "I wish I could go home now".

 The structure "wish [subject] could [verb]" is the classic pattern for sense 1 (wish%2:37:00::).

 Sense 3 (make or express a wish) might seem close, but sense 1 is specifically about hoping for something, which fits better here. The distinction between sense 1 and sense 3 in WordNet is subtle:
 - Sense 1 (2:37:00): hope for; have a wish - this is the desiderative sense, wanting something to be true
 - Sense 3 (2:32:02): make or express a wish - this is the speech act of wishing

 But in this context, Haney is hoping/desiring that the stranger could do something, not just expressing it as a speech act (though he is expressing it). The key is that sense 1 captures the "hope for" meaning.

 Actually, looking more carefully at WordNet:
 - wish%2:37:00:: is the verb "wish" meaning to hope for, desire
 - wish%2:32:02:: is the verb "wish" meaning to make or express a wish

 The example for sense 1: "I wish I could go home now" matches exactly the structure here: "wished the stranger could do something about her".

 The example for sense 3: "I wish that Christmas were over" - this is also similar.

 But sense 1 is classified under verb.emotion (37), while sense 3 is under verb.communication (32).

 In this context, Haney is feeling/desiring something (that the stranger could intervene), which is an emotional state, not just a communicative act. Even though it's narrated, the sense is about his internal desire/hope.

 Therefore, sense 1 (wish%2:37:00::) is the best fit.

 Wait, let me double-check the sense indices:
 1. sense_key=wish%2:37:00::
 2. sense_key=wish%2:37:02::
 3. sense_key=wish%2:32:02::
 4. sense_key=wish%2:37:01::
 5. sense_key=wish%2:32:01::
 6. sense_key=wish%2:32:00::

 So the index for "hope for; have a wish" is 1.

 But I need to be careful. The user asks for "sense_index" in the JSON. Looking at the candidate list, they are numbered 1-6. So I should return {"sense_index": 1}.

 Let me verify sense 4: "feel or express a desire or hope concerning the future or fortune of" - this is used with indirect objects like "I wish you well" or "I wish you luck". Here, it's not "wished the stranger well" or "wished the stranger luck", it's "wished the stranger could do something". So that's different.

 Sense 2 is about preferring to do something oneself ("I wish to go").

 So yes, sense 1 is correct.

provider: DeepInfra


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

[User]
Target lemma: stranger
Target surface form: stranger
Context:
The hangover in turn reminded him of his conversation with the weirdy, and he groaned. He went for more aspirin later in the day, and passed the surly landlord on the way -- he was still alive and scowling as usual, as if tenants were a burden in his life. Phil shrugged and ignored him. He went back to work Monday. By Wednesday the landlord was still alive. Of course On Thursday, Haney mailed the monthly check for separate maintenance to his wife Lolly, and wished the <t>stranger</t> could do something about her Coming home from work, he was startled to see a police car parked in front of the apartment building.

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

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

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

 Context analysis:
 - The passage is about Phil Haney dealing with a hangover, his landlord, and mailing a check to his wife Lolly for "separate maintenance" (likely alimony or separation support).
 - The key phrase is: "wished the stranger could do something about her"
 - This appears to be a continuation of a thought about the "weirdy" mentioned earlier ("his conversation with the weirdy")
 - "Weirdy" likely refers to a strange person, possibly the stranger mentioned later
 - The context suggests Phil is wishing this stranger (possibly the weirdy from earlier, or someone else) could do something about his wife Lolly
 - "Separate maintenance" implies they are separated or divorced

 Now let's look at the candidate senses:

 1. sense_key=stranger%1:18:00:: | definition=anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found | synonyms=alien, unknown
    - This suggests an outsider, someone foreign to a particular environment
    - Examples might include: "He felt like a stranger in the foreign city"

 2. sense_key=stranger%1:18:01:: | definition=an individual that one is not acquainted with
    - This suggests simply someone unknown personally to the speaker
    - Examples might include: "Don't talk to strangers"

 Context analysis for the specific instance:
 - "wished the stranger could do something about her"
 - The "stranger" here refers back to "the weirdy" mentioned earlier in the text ("his conversation with the weirdy")
 - "Weirdy" = weird person = stranger (unknown person)
 - Is this stranger someone who doesn't belong in the environment, or just someone Haney doesn't know personally?

 Looking at the narrative:
 - Earlier: "his conversation with the weirdy"
 - Later: "wished the stranger could do something about her"
 - This suggests "the stranger" = "the weirdy" (the person he had a conversation with)
 - If he had a conversation with this person, is the person a stranger (unknown) or an outsider (alien to the environment)?

 Actually, looking carefully:
 - "weirdy" is likely the same as "stranger" here
 - But if he had a conversation with them, are they really a stranger in the sense of "not acquainted"?
 - Or is "stranger" being used to mean this unfamiliar, odd person?

 Wait, let's reconsider. The text says:
 "Of course On Thursday, Haney mailed the monthly check for separate maintenance to his wife Lolly, and wished the stranger could do something about her"

 This seems like a non-sequitur or stream of consciousness. He mailed a check to his wife and wished the stranger could do something about her.

 If "stranger" refers to "the weirdy" from earlier:
 - The weirdy is described as someone he had a conversation with during his hangover
 - This person is characterized as "weird"
 - So this person is likely unfamiliar to him, not someone he knows well

 But which sense fits better?

 Sense 1 (stranger%1:18:00::): "anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found"
 - This emphasizes being an outsider, alien to the surroundings
 - Synonyms: alien, unknown

 Sense 2 (stranger%1:18:01::): "an individual that one is not acquainted with"
 - This emphasizes lack of personal acquaintance
 - No synonyms listed but implies "unknown person"

 In the context:
 - "Weirdy" suggests someone odd, peculiar, possibly out of place
 - But also, in narrative fiction, "stranger" often means simply someone the protagonist doesn't know personally
 - However, the phrase "the stranger" with the definite article suggests a specific referent - likely the "weirdy" mentioned earlier

 If Haney had a conversation with this person, they might not be entirely unacquainted, or they might be a casual acquaintance or someone he just met. But "stranger" usually implies lack of acquaintance.

 However, looking at the distinction between the two senses:
 - Sense 1 is about belonging to an environment (social/cultural/physical context)
 - Sense 2 is about personal acquaintance

 In this literary context, "the stranger" likely refers to someone who is an outsider, perhaps mysterious or unknown in the sense of being alien to the situation. But actually, looking at typical WordNet distinctions:

 Sense 1 (stranger%1:18:00::) - Examples usually include things like "he is a stranger to me" (not really, that's sense 2), or "strangers in a strange land" (alien/foreigner)

 Actually, looking up WordNet in my knowledge:
 - stranger%1:18:00:: is often used for "outsider" contexts - someone who doesn't belong
 - stranger%1:18:01:: is for "unknown person" - someone not known personally

 In the text: "wished the stranger could do something about her"
 - This is ambiguous, but given the earlier reference to "the weirdy" (weird person), and the general noir-ish tone of the text (hangover, surly landlord, police car), this seems to be referring to a specific character who is mysterious or unknown to the narrator.

 But which sense index?
 - The user provides:
   1. sense_key=stranger%1:18:00::
   2. sense_key=stranger%1:18:01::

 So index 1 and index 2.

 Let me think about the difference more carefully.

 Sense 1: "anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found"
 - This is about contextual belonging. A person in a place where they don't fit.
 - Example: "The small town was suspicious of strangers."

 Sense 2: "an individual that one is not acquainted with"
 - This is about personal knowledge. Someone you haven't met.
 - Example: "Don't talk to strangers."

 In the context: "wished the stranger could do something about her"
 - The referent is likely the "weirdy" from earlier.
 - The "weirdy" is someone he conversed with but who is characterized as weird/strange.
 - Is the emphasis on the person being unknown personally to Haney, or on them being an outsider/alien?

 Given that Haney "had a conversation with the weirdy," and now refers to this person as "the stranger," and wishes this person could intervene with his wife...

 Actually, looking at the text flow:
 1. He talked with "the weirdy"
 2. Later, he wishes "the stranger" could do something about his wife

 It's likely "the weirdy" = "the stranger."

 If he talked to them, are they a "stranger" in sense 2 (not acquainted)? Maybe they just met, or maybe "stranger" is being used ironically or specifically to mean this mysterious person.

 But in WordNet, sense 2 is the more common, general sense of "someone I don't know." Sense 1 is more specific about environmental/contextual alienation.

 However, looking at typical usage in literature, when a character is called "the stranger" in a narrative, it often carries connotations of mystery, outsider status, and unfamiliarity.

 But wait - I need to look at the actual WordNet definitions carefully as provided:
 1. anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
 2. an individual that one is not acquainted with

 In the sentence: "wished the stranger could do something about her"
 - Haney is wishing this person (the stranger/weirdy) could do something about his wife.
 - This implies a specific, identifiable individual.
 - If Haney had a conversation with this person earlier (the weirdy), and now refers to them as "the stranger," this suggests the person is someone he doesn't really know (sense 2), or someone who is an outsider to the situation (sense 1).

 But "not acquainted with" (sense 2) fits better if he just met this person or had a brief conversation with them. They are not friends or acquaintances; they are strangers.

 However, "does not belong in the environment" (sense 1) could fit if this "weirdy" is portrayed as an alien element in the apartment building or bar or wherever they met.

 But looking at the broader context clues:
 - The text mentions "the weirdy" - this suggests someone odd, peculiar
 - "Weirdy" implies strangeness, alien-ness
 - This aligns with sense 1 (does not belong in the environment)

 But also, if he had a conversation with them, they might now be slightly acquainted, but still strangers in the sense of not being friends.

 Let me reconsider the text structure:
 "The hangover in turn reminded him of his conversation with the weirdy, and he groaned."
 ...
 "wished the stranger could do something about her"

 The antecedent of "the stranger" is most likely "the weirdy."

 "Weirdy" = weird person = someone who doesn't fit in (sense 1) OR someone unknown (sense 2).

 In many literary contexts, "the stranger" refers to an outsider. But in common parlance, it refers to someone you don't know.

 However, looking at WordNet's actual usage:
 - Sense 1 (stranger%1:18:00::) maps to "alien, unknown" - these are synonyms suggesting foreignness/out-of-placeness
 - Sense 2 (stranger%1:18:01::) has no synonyms listed, just "individual that one is not acquainted with"

 Actually, looking at WordNet 3.0 or 3.1 data:
 - stranger.n.01: "anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found" - hypernym: outsider, alien
 - stranger.n.02: "an individual that one is not acquainted with" - hypernym: person, individual...

 In the context, if Haney had a conversation with this person, they are not completely unacquainted, but they are still strangers. But sense 2 specifically requires "not acquainted."

 But in the text, "the weirdy" suggests the person is characterized by their weirdness, their difference, their not-belonging.

 Also, the phrase "wished the stranger could do something about her" suggests a mysterious, possibly supernatural or at least unusual capability attributed to this outsider figure. This fits the "alien/outsider" connotation of sense 1 better than the "unknown person" connotation of sense 2.

 However, I should consider if there's any other interpretation. Could "the stranger" refer to someone else entirely? Like a hypothetical stranger? No, the definite article "the" suggests a specific referent, which is the "weirdy."

 Given that "weirdy" emphasizes the oddness/alien nature of the person, and sense 1 emphasizes not belonging in the environment, while sense 2 emphasizes lack of personal acquaintance, sense 1 seems slightly better because:
 1. The person is characterized as "weird" (weirdy)
 2. The context suggests this person is an oddity in the environment
 3. If Haney conversed with them, "not acquainted" (sense 2) is weakened, whereas "does not belong" (sense 1) remains true

 But wait - in WordNet, "acquainted" might not require deep knowledge. If you just met someone, you might still call them a stranger, meaning you're not acquainted with them (not friends, not known).

 However, looking at actual examples from WordNet:
 For stranger%1:18:00:: (outsider): "tensions between the locals and the strangers"
 For stranger%1:18:01:: (unknown person): "she always picks up hitchhikers, even though she knows she shouldn't talk to strangers"

 In the text, "the stranger" is being asked (or wished) to do something about the wife. This implies some specific identity or capability. If it's just "someone I don't know," that's odd. If it's "this weird outsider who doesn't belong here," that fits the narrative tone better - like he's wishing this mysterious, possibly supernatural or at least unusual outsider could fix his marital problems.

 Also, the progression: he meets a weird person (weirdy), and later wishes that this stranger (weird outsider) could help with his wife. This suggests the "weirdy" is seen as an outsider with potential power or difference.

 I think sense 1 is the better fit.

 But let me double-check by considering if sense 2 could be clearly better. If the text meant "someone he didn't know," it would emphasize the anonymity. But the text emphasizes the weirdness ("weirdy"), which aligns with alien/outsider (sense 1).

 Therefore, I choose index 1.

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

 So if I choose the first one, the answer is {"sense_index": 1}
 If I choose the second one, the answer is {"sense_index": 2}

 I believe the answer is 1.

 But let me reconsider one more time. Is it possible that "stranger" here means simply "someone unknown" and the "weirdy" is just a descriptor of one particular unknown person?

 In the sentence: "wished the stranger could do something about her"
 - This is elliptical. Wished the stranger [who?] could do something...
 - It's referring back to the "weirdy."

 If the weirdy is just some guy he met at a bar (implied by hangover), and he doesn't know him, then sense 2 applies.

 But the word "weirdy" is key. It suggests the person is strange, odd, an alien element.

 Also, in the history of literature, "The Stranger" (Camus) plays on the outsider/alienation theme (sense 1).

 Given the noir style of the text (hangover, surly landlord, police car), the "stranger" likely fits the archetype of the mysterious outsider.

 I will go with sense 1.

 Final check: The definition for sense 1 is "anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found". The weirdy is described as someone he had a conversation with during his hangover. If this was in a bar or on the street, does the weirdy "not belong"? Maybe. Or maybe the weirdy is a stranger to the neighborhood.

 Actually, looking at the text again: "passed the surly landlord on the way", "Coming home from work"... this is in his apartment building or neighborhood. If the weirdy is someone he met there, and the weirdy is called "weirdy" and "stranger," it emphasizes that this person is out of place, an outsider (sense 1), not just someone Haney doesn't know (sense 2).

 Yes, sense 1 is best.

provider: Moonshot AI


[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: do
Target surface form: do
Context:
The hangover in turn reminded him of his conversation with the weirdy, and he groaned. He went for more aspirin later in the day, and passed the surly landlord on the way -- he was still alive and scowling as usual, as if tenants were a burden in his life. Phil shrugged and ignored him. He went back to work Monday. By Wednesday the landlord was still alive. Of course On Thursday, Haney mailed the monthly check for separate maintenance to his wife Lolly, and wished the stranger could <t>do</t> something about her Coming home from work, he was startled to see a police car parked in front of the apartment building.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=do%2:41:01:: | definition=engage in | synonyms=make | examples=make love, not war; make an effort
2. sense_key=do%2:36:01:: | definition=carry out or perform an action | synonyms=perform, execute | examples=John did the painting, the weeding, and he cleaned out the gutters; the skater executed a triple pirouette
3. sense_key=do%2:41:04:: | definition=get (something) done | synonyms=perform | examples=I did my job
4. sense_key=do%2:42:00:: | definition=proceed or get along | synonyms=fare, make out, come, get along | examples=How is she doing in her new job?; How are you making out in graduate school?
5. sense_key=do%2:36:02:: | definition=give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally | synonyms=cause, make | examples=cause a commotion; make a stir
6. sense_key=do%2:41:02:: | definition=carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions | synonyms=practice, practise, exercise | examples=practice law
7. sense_key=do%2:42:01:: | definition=be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity | synonyms=suffice, answer, serve | examples=A few words would answer; This car suits my purpose well
8. sense_key=do%2:36:00:: | definition=create or design, often in a certain way | synonyms=make | examples=Do my room in blue; I did this piece in wood to express my love for the forest
9. sense_key=do%2:29:09:: | definition=behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself | synonyms=act, behave | examples=You should act like an adult; Don't behave like a fool
10. sense_key=do%2:42:02:: | definition=spend time in prison or in a labor camp | synonyms=serve | examples=He did six years for embezzlement
11. sense_key=do%2:41:03:: | definition=carry on or function | synonyms=manage | examples=We could do with a little more help around here
12. sense_key=do%2:29:04:: | definition=arrange attractively | synonyms=dress, arrange, set, coif, coiffe, coiffure | examples=dress my hair for the wedding
13. sense_key=do%2:38:00:: | definition=travel or traverse (a distance) | examples=This car does 150 miles per hour; We did 6 miles on our hike every day

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 "do" in the given context.

 Context analysis:
 - The sentence is: "Of course On Thursday, Haney mailed the monthly check for separate maintenance to his wife Lolly, and wished the stranger could <t>do</t> something about her"
 - The context is about a character (Haney/Phil) who is dealing with a difficult situation involving his wife Lolly (they are separated, he's paying separate maintenance).
 - He wishes a stranger could "do something about her" - meaning he wants the stranger to take action to deal with or fix the situation regarding his wife.

 Looking at the candidate senses:

 1. sense_key=do%2:41:01:: | definition=engage in | synonyms=make | examples=make love, not war; make an effort
    - This seems to be about engaging in an activity. "Do something about her" could fit, but let's check others.

 2. sense_key=do%2:36:01:: | definition=carry out or perform an action | synonyms=perform, execute | examples=John did the painting, the weeding, and he cleaned out the gutters; the skater executed a triple pirouette
    - This is about performing specific actions/tasks.

 3. sense_key=do%2:41:04:: | definition=get (something) done | synonyms=perform | examples=I did my job
    - This is about accomplishing or completing something.

 4. sense_key=do%2:42:00:: | definition=proceed or get along | synonyms=fare, make out, come, get along | examples=How is she doing in her new job?; How are you making out in graduate school?
    - This is about progressing or managing in a situation.

 5. sense_key=do%2:36:02:: | definition=give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally | synonyms=cause, make | examples=cause a commotion; make a stir
    - This is about causing something.

 6. sense_key=do%2:41:02:: | definition=carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions | synonyms=practice, practise, exercise | examples=practice law
    - This is about practicing a profession.

 7. sense_key=do%2:42:01:: | definition=be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity | synonyms=suffice, answer, serve | examples=A few words would answer; This car suits my purpose well
    - This is about sufficing.

 8. sense_key=do%2:36:00:: | definition=create or design, often in a certain way | synonyms=make | examples=Do my room in blue; I did this piece in wood to express my love for the forest
    - This is about creating/designing.

 9. sense_key=do%2:29:09:: | definition=behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself | synonyms=act, behave | examples=You should act like an adult; Don't behave like a fool
    - This is about behavior.

 10. sense_key=do%2:42:02:: | definition=spend time in prison or in a labor camp | synonyms=serve | examples=He did six years for embezzlement
     - This is about serving time.

 11. sense_key=do%2:41:03:: | definition=carry on or function | synonyms=manage | examples=We could do with a little more help around here
     - This is about managing/functioning.

 12. sense_key=do%2:29:04:: | definition=arrange attractively | synonyms=dress, arrange, set, coif, coiffe, coiffure | examples=dress my hair for the wedding
     - This is about arranging hair.

 13. sense_key=do%2:38:00:: | definition=travel or traverse (a distance) | examples=This car does 150 miles per hour; We did 6 miles on our hike every day
     - This is about traveling distances.

 Now, analyzing the specific phrase: "wished the stranger could do something about her"

 This is an idiomatic expression "do something about X" which means to take action to deal with X, to solve a problem concerning X, or to affect X in some way.

 Looking at the senses:
 - Sense 1 (engage in): "do something" could fit, but "do something about her" is more specific.
 - Sense 2 (carry out or perform an action): This could work - performing an action regarding her.
 - Sense 3 (get something done): This implies accomplishing a task.
 - Sense 5 (cause to happen): "do something about her" could mean cause something to happen regarding her.

 But let's look more carefully at the specific sense keys and their WordNet definitions.

 Sense 1: do%2:41:01:: - "engage in" - examples include "make love", "make an effort". This is often used for general activities.

 Sense 2: do%2:36:01:: - "carry out or perform an action" - This is about executing actions.

 Sense 3: do%2:41:04:: - "get (something) done" - This is about accomplishing.

 Actually, looking at the phrase "do something about her", this is typically used to mean "take action to deal with" or "affect/change the situation regarding".

 In WordNet, the sense "do%2:36:02::" (sense 5 in the list) is "give rise to; cause to happen or occur" - but that's not quite right because "do something about" doesn't necessarily mean cause something, it means take action.

 Wait, let me reconsider. The phrase "do something about X" is a specific construction. In WordNet, this might map to sense 2: "carry out or perform an action" or sense 1: "engage in".

 But looking at the examples:
 - Sense 2 examples: "John did the painting, the weeding..." - specific tasks
 - Sense 1 examples: "make love, not war; make an effort" - engaging in activities

 Actually, "do something about" is often classified under the sense of performing or carrying out actions. But let me think about which specific sense index corresponds to the phrase "do something about".

 In many WSD datasets, "do something about" is often mapped to sense 2 (carry out or perform an action) or sometimes to sense 1.

 But wait, looking at sense 5: "give rise to; cause to happen or occur" - this is "do" as in "do good" or "do damage"? No, that's different.

 Let me look at the specific sense keys provided:
 1. do%2:41:01::
 2. do%2:36:01::
 3. do%2:41:04::
 4. do%2:42:00::
 5. do%2:36:02::
 6. do%2:41:02::
 7. do%2:42:01::
 8. do%2:36:00::
 9. do%2:29:09::
 10. do%2:42:02::
 11. do%2:41:03::
 12. do%2:29:04::
 13. do%2:38:00::

 The phrase "do something about her" means to take action concerning her, to deal with her, to affect the situation with her.

 In WordNet 3.0/3.1, the sense "carry out or perform an action" is do%2:36:01:: (verb.body or verb.creation? Actually, 2:36 is verb.creation).

 Wait, the lexicographer file numbers:
 - 2:41 - verb.social
 - 2:36 - verb.creation
 - 2:42 - verb.stative
 - 2:29 - verb.body
 - 2:38 - verb.motion

 Sense 2: do%2:36:01:: - carry out or perform an action (verb.creation)
 Sense 1: do%2:41:01:: - engage in (verb.social)

 "Do something about" is typically the sense of performing or carrying out an action to deal with a situation. This would be sense 2.

 However, looking at the specific phrase "do something about", in many lexical resources, this is treated as a specific usage. But given the options:

 Sense 2: "carry out or perform an action" - synonyms: perform, execute. Examples: "John did the painting...", "the skater executed a triple pirouette"

 Sense 1: "engage in" - synonyms: make. Examples: "make love, not war; make an effort"

 The phrase "do something about her" implies taking action to deal with the problem of his wife. This is closest to "carry out or perform an action" (sense 2) or possibly "get (something) done" (sense 3).

 But "do something about" is an idiom meaning "take action to deal with". The word "do" here means to perform or carry out.

 Actually, looking at the gloss for sense 3: "get (something) done" - this might be closer to "do something about" in the sense of accomplishing a task regarding her.

 But let's look at the context again. He wishes the stranger could "do something about her". This means he wants the stranger to take action to change the situation with his wife, perhaps make her go away, or fix the problem she represents.

 In WordNet, the sense "do%2:36:01::" (carry out or perform an action) seems most appropriate for general "doing" of actions.

 However, I should check if there's a specific sense for "do" meaning "to deal with" or "to attend to". Looking at the list, I don't see one specifically for "deal with".

 Sense 11: "carry on or function" - no.
 Sense 4: "proceed or get along" - no.

 Actually, looking at sense 2 vs sense 3:
 - Sense 2: carry out or perform an action (perform, execute)
 - Sense 3: get (something) done (perform)

 The difference is subtle. Sense 2 is about the act of performing, while sense 3 is about accomplishing/getting done.

 "Do something about her" is about taking action, not necessarily completing a specific job. It's about intervening.

 I think sense 2 is the best fit: "carry out or perform an action".

 But wait, let me reconsider sense 1: "engage in". "Do something" could be engaging in something. But "do something about" is more specific than just engaging in an activity.

 Actually, looking at WordNet examples online or standard WSD for "do something about", it often maps to the general "perform" sense.

 But there's another possibility. Sense 5: "give rise to; cause to happen or occur" - could "do something about her" mean cause something regarding her? Not really. "Do something about" means take action regarding, not cause.

 Let me look at the exact wording again: "wished the stranger could do something about her"

 This is similar to "I wish someone would do something about this mess" - meaning take action to fix it.

 Between sense 1 (engage in) and sense 2 (carry out or perform):
 - Sense 1 is more about participating in an activity (make love, make war, make an effort)
 - Sense 2 is about executing/performing specific actions (did the painting, executed a pirouette)

 "Do something about her" fits better with sense 2 - performing an action to deal with the situation.

 However, I recall that in some WSD systems, "do something" (when used as a general action) maps to sense 1, while specific tasks map to sense 2.

 But looking at the examples for sense 1: "make an effort" - this is similar to "do something". "Make war" is also similar.

 Actually, "do something about" is a phrasal use. The "do" here is the general verb of action.

 Let me check the WordNet 3.1 entries for "do":

 1. do, make -- (engage in; "make love, not war"; "make an effort"; "do research"; "do nothing"; "make revolution")
 2. perform, execute, do -- (carry out or perform an action; "John did the painting, the weeding, and he cleaned out the gutters"; "the skater executed a triple pirouette"; "she did a little dance")
 3. do, perform -- (get (something) done; "I did my job")
 4. do, fare, make out, come, get along -- (proceed or get along; "How is she doing in her new job?")
 5. cause, do, make -- (give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally; "cause a commotion"; "make a stir")
 6. practice, practise, exercise, do -- (carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions; "practice law")
 7. suffice, do, answer, serve -- (be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity; "A few words would answer")
 8. do, make -- (create or design, often in a certain way; "Do my room in blue")
 9. act, behave, do -- (behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself; "You should act like an adult")
 10. serve, do -- (spend time in prison or in a labor camp; "He did six years for embezzlement")
 11. do, manage -- (carry on or function; "We could do with a little more help")
 12. dress, arrange, set, do, coif, coiffe, coiffure -- (arrange attractively; "dress my hair")
 13. do -- (travel or traverse (a distance); "This car does 150 miles per hour")

 Now, "do something about her":
 - It's not sense 4 (proceed/get along)
 - It's not sense 5 (cause) - though one might argue causing a change, but "do something about" is not the same as "cause"
 - It's not sense 6 (practice a profession)
 - It's not sense 7 (suffice)
 - It's not sense 8 (create/design)
 - It's not sense 9 (behave) - though "act" is a synonym, "do something about" is not behaving
 - It's not sense 10 (serve time)
 - It's not sense 11 (carry on/function)
 - It's not sense 12 (arrange hair)
 - It's not sense 13 (travel)

 So it's between 1, 2, and 3.

 Sense 1: engage in (make love, make war, make an effort, do research, do nothing)
 Sense 2: carry out or perform an action (did the painting, executed a pirouette, did a little dance)
 Sense 3: get (something) done (did my job)

 "Do something about her" is most similar to "do something" or "do nothing" from sense 1. It's about engaging in some activity regarding her.

 However, "do something about" is often used to mean "take action to deal with", which could be sense 2 (perform an action).

 But looking at the examples, sense 1 includes "do nothing" and "do research" - general activities. Sense 2 includes specific performances like "did the painting", "executed a pirouette".

 "Do something about her" is a general expression for taking action, not a specific performance like a dance. So sense 1 seems better.

 Wait, but "do something" in the sense of "take action" might be sense 2. Let me think about the distinction.

 In WordNet:
 - Sense 1 (do%2:41:01::) is grouped with "make" and is about engaging in activities.
 - Sense 2 (do%2:36:01::) is grouped with "perform, execute" and is about carrying out actions.

 The phrase "do something about" is an idiom where "do" means to take action or intervene. This is closer to sense 2 (perform/carry out) than sense 1 (engage in).

 However, looking at the actual usage in corpora like SemCor or other WSD datasets, "do something" often maps to sense 1 when it's general, but "do something about" might be different.

 Actually, I found a reference: in many WSD systems, "do something about" is annotated as sense 2 (perform/execute) or sense 1.

 But let's look at the specific context. He wishes the stranger could "do something about her" - meaning take care of the problem she represents, or make her stop coming home, or something like that. This is a general "do", not a specific performance.

 I think sense 1 is the most appropriate: "engage in". The phrase "do something" is the object of "could", and it's about engaging in some activity to deal with her.

 But I'm not entirely sure. Let me reconsider sense 3: "get (something) done". If he wishes the stranger could get something done about her, that could work too.

 Actually, looking at the phrase "do something about", it's often synonymous with "take action regarding".

 Between sense 1 and sense 2:
 - Sense 1: engage in, make (love, war, effort)
 - Sense 2: perform, execute (painting, weeding, pirouette)

 "Do something about her" is more like engaging in an action (sense 1) than performing a specific artistic or physical feat (sense 2).

 However, there's a subtle distinction. In WordNet, sense 2 is often used for "do" + specific task, while sense 1 is for "do" + general activity or "make" + noun.

 But "do something" is very general.

 Let me check if there's any other clue. The word "something" is indefinite, suggesting a general action, which fits sense 1 (engage in).

 Also, sense 1 has the example "do nothing", which is parallel to "do something".

 Therefore, I think the answer is sense 1.

 Wait, but I need to be careful. The user is asking for the "single best indexed sense".

 Let me reconsider sense 5: "cause, do, make" - "give rise to; cause to happen". Could "do something about her" mean cause something regarding her? Like "do damage", "do good"? No, "do something about" is not the same construction as "do damage". "Do something about" means take measures concerning.

 Actually, looking at the Oxford English Dictionary or other dictionaries, "do" in "do something about" is the general sense of performing an action.

 In WordNet, the general sense of performing an action is sense 2 (do%2:36:01::), while sense 1 is more about participating/engaging in an activity.

 But "do something about" is definitely about performing an action to deal with a situation.

 I think I should go with sense 2.

 But let me double-check by searching my internal knowledge of WordNet sense disambiguation for similar sentences.

 Example: "I wish I could do something about it" - in many annotated corpora, this is sense 2 (perform) or sense 1 (engage in).

 Actually, looking at the SemCor corpus or similar:
 - "do nothing" -> sense 1
 - "do the job" -> sense 3
 - "do the dishes" -> sense 2
 - "do something" -> often sense 1 or 2

 Given that "do something about her" is about taking action to deal with a person (a problem), and given that sense 2 is "carry out or perform an action", while sense 1 is "engage in", I think sense 2 is slightly better because it implies purposeful action rather than just participation.

 However, sense 1 includes "do research", "make an effort", which are purposeful too.

 The key difference is that sense 2 (do%2:36:01::) is under verb.creation, while sense 1 (do%2:41:01::) is under verb.social.

 "Do something about her" is a social action (dealing with a person), so sense 1 might be better.

 But "perform an action" (sense 2) is also social.

 I think the safest choice is sense 2, as it's the most common sense for "do" when it means performing actions, and "do something" is a general instance of performing an action.

 Wait, I just noticed that sense 3 is "get (something) done". The phrase "do something" could be interpreted as "get something done". But "do something about her" is not specifically about completing a task.

 Let me go with sense 2.

 Actually, looking at the provided list again:
 1. sense_key=do%2:41:01:: | definition=engage in | synonyms=make | examples=make love, not war; make an effort
 2. sense_key=do%2:36:01:: | definition=carry out or perform an action | synonyms=perform, execute | examples=John did the painting, the weeding, and he cleaned out the gutters; the skater executed a triple pirouette

 The phrase "do something about" is not exactly like "do the painting" (a specific task), nor is it exactly like "make an effort" (engage in).

 But "make an effort" is very close to "do something". In fact, "make an effort" and "do something" are similar in being general actions.

 However, "do something about" requires the preposition "about", which changes the meaning slightly.

 Given the options, and that sense 1 includes "do nothing" (the negative counterpart to "do something"), and sense 1 is about engaging in activities, while sense 2 is about executing specific performances, I think sense 1 is better for "do something".

 But I'm torn. Let me think about the phrase "do something about the weather". This means to take action to change or deal with the weather. This is a general "do", not a specific performance like a dance.

 In many lexical semantic frameworks, this would be sense 1.

 However, I recall that in WordNet, "do" in "do something" is often sense 2.

 Let me reconsider the possibility of sense 5 (cause). "Do something about her" could mean cause something to happen to her? No, that's not right. "Do something about" means to take action concerning, not to cause.

 Okay, I think I should choose sense 2. The reasoning is that "do something" means to perform some action, and sense 2 is "carry out or perform an action".

 Final check: The context is that he wishes the stranger could take action regarding his wife. This is performing an action (dealing with the wife). So sense 2.

 Actually, one more thought: sense 11 is "carry on or function" with example "We could do with a little more help". That's different.

 I think the answer is 2.

 Wait, I want to check if "do" in "do something about" could be sense 3: "get (something) done". If he wishes the stranger could get something done about her, that makes sense too. But "do something" is more active/volitional than "get something done".

 I'll go with sense 2.

 But looking at the index numbers in the list:
 1. sense_key=do%2:41:01::
 2. sense_key=do%2:36:01::
 ...
 3. sense_key=do%2:41:04::

 So sense 2 is the second one in the list.

 Actually, looking at the examples for sense 2: "John did the painting, the weeding..." - these are specific tasks. "Do something" is more general.

 Looking at examples for sense 1: "make an effort" - this is general.

 So sense 1 seems better for the general "do something".

 However, in WordNet, sense 2 is the primary sense for transitive "do" with objects like "do it", "do that", etc.

 I think I'll go with sense 2.

 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: come
Target surface form: Coming
Context:
He went for more aspirin later in the day, and passed the surly landlord on the way -- he was still alive and scowling as usual, as if tenants were a burden in his life. Phil shrugged and ignored him. He went back to work Monday. By Wednesday the landlord was still alive. Of course On Thursday, Haney mailed the monthly check for separate maintenance to his wife Lolly, and wished the stranger could do something about her <t>Coming</t> home from work, he was startled to see a police car parked in front of the apartment building. Inside the lobby, people were standing around, talking excitedly.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=come%2:38:00:: | definition=move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody | synonyms=come up | examples=He came singing down the road; Come with me to the Casbah
2. sense_key=come%2:38:04:: | definition=reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress | synonyms=arrive, get | examples=She arrived home at 7 o'clock; She didn't get to Chicago until after midnight
3. sense_key=come%2:30:01:: | definition=come to pass; arrive, as in due course | examples=The first success came three days later; It came as a shock
4. sense_key=come%2:30:03:: | definition=reach or enter a state, relation, condition, use, or position | examples=The water came to a boil; We came to understand the true meaning of life
5. sense_key=come%2:42:04:: | definition=to be the product or result | synonyms=follow | examples=Melons come from a vine; Understanding comes from experience
6. sense_key=come%2:30:02:: | definition=be found or available | examples=These shoes come in three colors; The furniture comes unassembled
7. sense_key=come%2:42:13:: | definition=come forth | synonyms=issue forth | examples=A scream came from the woman's mouth; His breath came hard
8. sense_key=come%2:42:09:: | definition=be a native of | synonyms=hail | examples=She hails from Kalamazoo
9. sense_key=come%2:42:03:: | definition=extend or reach | examples=The water came up to my waist; The sleeves come to your knuckles
10. sense_key=come%2:42:05:: | definition=exist or occur in a certain point in a series | examples=Next came the student from France
11. sense_key=come%2:38:03:: | definition=cover a certain distance | examples=She came a long way
12. sense_key=come%2:42:00:: | definition=come under, be classified or included | synonyms=fall | examples=fall into a category; This comes under a new heading
13. sense_key=come%2:30:13:: | definition=happen as a result | examples=Nothing good will come of this
14. sense_key=come%2:42:12:: | definition=add up in number or quantity | synonyms=total, number, add up, amount | examples=The bills amounted to $2,000; The bill came to $2,000
15. sense_key=come%2:42:11:: | definition=develop into | synonyms=add up, amount | examples=This idea will never amount to anything; nothing came of his grandiose plans
16. sense_key=come%2:38:02:: | definition=be received | synonyms=come in | examples=News came in of the massacre in Rwanda
17. sense_key=come%2:31:14:: | definition=come to one's mind; suggest itself | synonyms=occur | examples=It occurred to me that we should hire another secretary; A great idea then came to her
18. sense_key=come%2:42:15:: | definition=come from; be connected by a relationship of blood, for example | synonyms=derive, descend | examples=She was descended from an old Italian noble family; he comes from humble origins
19. sense_key=come%2:42:02:: | definition=proceed or get along | synonyms=do, fare, make out, get along | examples=How is she doing in her new job?; How are you making out in graduate school?
20. sense_key=come%2:39:00:: | definition=experience orgasm | examples=she could not come because she was too upset
21. sense_key=come%2:31:13:: | definition=have a certain priority | examples=My family comes first

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 "Coming" (target surface form) with lemma "come" in the given context.

 Let me analyze the context carefully:

 "Of course On Thursday, Haney mailed the monthly check for separate maintenance to his wife Lolly, and wished the stranger could do something about her <t>Coming</t> home from work, he was startled to see a police car parked in front of the apartment building."

 The target word is "Coming" in the phrase "her Coming home from work". This is part of a larger structure: "wished the stranger could do something about her Coming home from work".

 Wait, let me look at the sentence structure more carefully:
 "Haney mailed the monthly check for separate maintenance to his wife Lolly, and wished the stranger could do something about her Coming home from work, he was startled to see a police car..."

 Actually, looking at the punctuation, it seems like there might be a comma splice or complex sentence structure here. Let me parse it:

 "wished the stranger could do something about her Coming home from work"

 The phrase "Coming home from work" describes the wife (Lolly) returning home from her job. So "Coming" here means the act of moving toward/traveling toward home from work.

 Now let's look at the candidate senses:

 1. sense_key=come%2:38:00:: | definition=move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody | synonyms=come up | examples=He came singing down the road; Come with me to the Casbah

 2. sense_key=come%2:38:04:: | definition=reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress | synonyms=arrive, get | examples=She arrived home at 7 o'clock; She didn't get to Chicago until after midnight

 3. sense_key=come%2:30:01:: | definition=come to pass; arrive, as in due course | examples=The first success came three days later; It came as a shock

 4. sense_key=come%2:30:03:: | definition=reach or enter a state, relation, condition, use, or position | examples=The water came to a boil; We came to understand the true meaning of life

 5. sense_key=come%2:42:04:: | definition=to be the product or result | synonyms=follow | examples=Melons come from a vine; Understanding comes from experience

 6. sense_key=come%2:30:02:: | definition=be found or available | examples=These shoes come in three colors; The furniture comes unassembled

 7. sense_key=come%2:42:13:: | definition=come forth | synonyms=issue forth | examples=A scream came from the woman's mouth; His breath came hard

 8. sense_key=come%2:42:09:: | definition=be a native of | synonyms=hail | examples=She hails from Kalamazoo

 9. sense_key=come%2:42:03:: | definition=extend or reach | examples=The water came up to my waist; The sleeves come to your knuckles

 10. sense_key=come%2:42:05:: | definition=exist or occur in a certain point in a series | examples=Next came the student from France

 11. sense_key=come%2:38:03:: | definition=cover a certain distance | examples=She came a long way

 12. sense_key=come%2:42:00:: | definition=come under, be classified or included | synonyms=fall | examples=fall into a category; This comes under a new heading

 13. sense_key=come%2:30:13:: | definition=happen as a result | examples=Nothing good will come of this

 14. sense_key=come%2:42:12:: | definition=add up in number or quantity | synonyms=total, number, add up, amount | examples=The bills amounted to $2,000; The bill came to $2,000

 15. sense_key=come%2:42:11:: | definition=develop into | synonyms=add up, amount | examples=This idea will never amount to anything; nothing came of his grandiose plans

 16. sense_key=come%2:38:02:: | definition=be received | synonyms=come in | examples=News came in of the massacre in Rwanda

 17. sense_key=come%2:31:14:: | definition=come to one's mind; suggest itself | synonyms=occur | examples=It occurred to me that we should hire another secretary; A great idea then came to her

 18. sense_key=come%2:42:15:: | definition=come from; be connected by a relationship of blood, for example | synonyms=derive, descend | examples=She was descended from an old Italian noble family; he comes from humble origins

 19. sense_key=come%2:42:02:: | definition=proceed or get along | synonyms=do, fare, make out, get along | examples=How is she doing in her new job?; How are you making out in graduate school?

 20. sense_key=come%2:39:00:: | definition=experience orgasm | examples=she could not come because she was too upset

 21. sense_key=come%2:31:13:: | definition=have a certain priority | examples=My family comes first

 The context is "her Coming home from work". This describes the wife moving toward home from her workplace.

 Let me compare sense 1 and sense 2:

 Sense 1: "move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody"
 - Examples: "He came singing down the road", "Come with me to the Casbah"
 - This implies the motion toward a destination.

 Sense 2: "reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress"
 - Synonyms: arrive, get
 - Examples: "She arrived home at 7 o'clock", "She didn't get to Chicago until after midnight"
 - This emphasizes the arrival at the destination, not the motion toward it.

 In the phrase "Coming home from work", the emphasis is on the motion/travel toward home (the destination). The wife is in the process of returning home from work.

 However, "come home" is often used to mean "arrive home" or "return home". But grammatically, "Coming home" as a gerund phrase describes the act of moving toward home.

 Let me check the examples again:
 - Sense 1: "He came singing down the road" - motion toward
 - Sense 2: "She arrived home at 7 o'clock" - reaching destination

 In "her Coming home from work", is it about the motion or the arrival?
 The context suggests Haney wishes the stranger could do something about her (the act of) coming home from work. This refers to her returning home, the journey or arrival back home.

 Actually, looking at standard usage, "come home" typically maps to sense 2 in WordNet when it means "arrive home", but sense 1 when it emphasizes the movement.

 But let's look at the specific phrase "Coming home from work". This is a gerund phrase functioning as a noun phrase object of "about".

 In WordNet, sense 2:38:04 (arrive, get) is often used for "come home" when it means reaching the destination. But sense 2:38:00 is the general motion sense.

 Wait, looking at the examples for sense 2: "She arrived home at 7 o'clock" - this uses "arrived" but the definition mentions "arrive by movement or progress". The key is that sense 2 focuses on the completion of the journey (reaching the destination), while sense 1 focuses on the movement toward.

 In "Coming home from work", the wife is moving from work to home. This is the act of traveling toward home.

 However, "come home" is very commonly used to mean "return home" or "arrive home". Let me think about which sense is more appropriate.

 Actually, looking at the semantic distinctions:
 - Sense 1 (come%2:38:00): move toward, travel toward... approach
 - Sense 2 (come%2:38:04): reach a destination; arrive...

 "Coming home" in contemporary English usually implies arriving at home or returning to home. But strictly speaking, "come" in "come home" can be analyzed as either.

 However, looking at the specific context: "wished the stranger could do something about her Coming home from work"

 This suggests that her returning home from work is the issue. The act of her arriving/returning home from work is what Haney wishes could be stopped or altered.

 In WordNet, "come home" is most frequently mapped to sense 2:38:04 (arrive) or sense 2:38:00 (move toward).

 But let's look at the syntax. "Coming home from work" - if this were "arriving home from work", it would clearly be sense 2. "Coming" here is synonymous with "returning" or "arriving".

 Actually, looking carefully at the sentence structure:
 "wished the stranger could do something about her Coming home from work"

 This is describing the event of her returning home. In many lexical databases, "come home" is treated as a phrasal verb meaning "return home", which aligns with sense 2 (arrival).

 But let me reconsider sense 1. The definition is "move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody". If she's coming home from work, she is traveling toward home.

 However, there's a subtle distinction:
 - Sense 1 emphasizes the direction/motion toward
 - Sense 2 emphasizes the completion/arrival

 In the context, Haney wishes the stranger could prevent her from coming home from work - meaning prevent her from returning home, prevent her arrival home, or prevent her from making the journey home.

 But looking at typical WordNet annotations, "come" in "come home" is usually sense 2:38:04 when it means "arrive home".

 Wait, I should check if there's a specific sense for "come" as in "come to pass" or other abstract meanings, but clearly this is physical movement.

 Let me look at sense 2:38:00 examples again: "He came singing down the road", "Come with me to the Casbah"
 - These emphasize the movement/journey

 Sense 2:38:04 examples: "She arrived home at 7 o'clock", "She didn't get to Chicago until after midnight"
 - These emphasize reaching the destination

 In "Coming home from work", the focus is on the destination (home) and the origin (work). The phrase means returning to home from work.

 Actually, looking at the WordNet hierarchy:
 - Sense 2:38:00 is under motion (move)
 - Sense 2:38:04 is under motion (travel)

 But the specific distinction is that sense 2 includes "arrive".

 In "her Coming home from work", I believe this is best captured by sense 2:38:04 (arrive/reach destination) because "come home" is synonymous with "arrive home" or "get home".

 However, there's another possibility. Could this be sense 2:38:00 because it's about the movement toward home?

 Let me think about the phrase "come home":
 - "I'm coming home" = I am on my way back home / I will arrive home soon
 - This encompasses both the journey and the arrival.

 But in WordNet:
 - Sense 2:38:00: move toward, travel toward... (approach)
 - Sense 2:38:04: reach a destination; arrive...

 If the text said "approaching home", it would clearly be sense 1. But "coming home" is ambiguous between the two.

 However, looking at the specific context: "wished the stranger could do something about her Coming home from work"

 This implies preventing her from returning home, or stopping her from arriving home. The focus is on the result (her being home) or the event of her arrival.

 Also, note that "home" here is an adverb or particle indicating destination. In "come home", "home" functions as a directional adverb.

 Let me check if there's any other sense that could fit. Could it be sense 16 (be received)? No. Sense 17 (come to mind)? No.

 It's definitely between sense 1 and sense 2.

 Looking at the examples for sense 2: "She arrived home at 7 o'clock" - this maps perfectly to "Coming home from work" (arriving home from work).

 Looking at examples for sense 1: "He came singing down the road" - this is about moving along a road toward the speaker or destination.

 But "come home" is more about reaching the destination (home) than just moving toward it. When someone "comes home", they arrive at their home.

 However, "coming" as a gerund might emphasize the process. But I think in standard lexical semantics, "come" in "come home" is categorized as the arrival sense (sense 2) in many contexts.

 Wait, I should reconsider. The phrase is "her Coming home from work". This is a gerund phrase where "Coming" is the head verb, "home" is the directional complement, and "from work" is the source.

 In FrameNet or similar, this would be the "Motion_directional" frame or "Arriving" frame.

 But looking strictly at WordNet:
 - Sense 2:38:00 (move toward) - hypernym is "travel, go, move, locomote"
 - Sense 2:38:04 (reach destination) - hypernym is also "travel, go, move, locomote"

 The difference is that sense 2:38:04 focuses on the successful completion of the journey (arrival), while sense 2:38:00 focuses on the approach/movement.

 In the context, Haney wishes the stranger could prevent her from coming home. This could mean:
 1. Prevent her from making the journey home (sense 1)
 2. Prevent her from arriving home (sense 2)

 But given that "come home" is very commonly used to mean "arrive home", and looking at the synonym "get" in sense 2 (as in "get home"), I think sense 2:38:04 is the best fit.

 Actually, looking at the synonyms for sense 2: "arrive, get" - "get home" is very common, "arrive home" is formal. "Come home" is in the middle.

 Let me reconsider sense 1. If the example is "Come with me to the Casbah", this is an invitation to travel together toward the Casbah. "He came singing down the road" - he moved along the road toward the observer.

 In "Coming home from work", she is moving from work to home. This is traveling toward home.

 But actually, looking at the WordNet entry for come%2:38:04, the definition explicitly mentions "arrive by movement or progress" and the examples include "She arrived home...".

 Given that "Coming home" = "Arriving home", and sense 2 has the synonym "arrive", while sense 1 does not, I think sense 2 is the correct choice.

 However, I want to double-check if there's any possibility of other senses. Could "Coming home" mean "extending/reaching" (sense 9)? No. Could it mean "occurring" (sense 3, 10)? No, this is physical movement.

 So it's between 1 and 2.

 Let me look at the exact wording of sense 1: "move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody"
 And sense 2: "reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress"

 In the sentence: "wished the stranger could do something about her Coming home from work"

 If Haney wishes the stranger could prevent her coming home, he wants to prevent her from arriving at home, or from being at home. The focus is on the destination.

 Also, note the contrast with "going to work". When someone "goes to work", they leave home. When they "come home", they return. "Come" implies movement toward the speaker's location or a reference point (home).

 But in terms of WordNet senses, I recall that "come" when used with a destination like "home" or a place, often maps to sense 2 when it means "arrive".

 Let me verify by thinking about "come to school". If someone is "coming to school", they are arriving at school. This would be sense 2.

 If someone is "coming down the street", they are moving along the street toward the observer. This would be sense 1.

 In "Coming home from work", the "from work" indicates the origin, and "home" indicates the destination. The phrase describes the transition from work to home, i.e., arriving at home from work.

 Therefore, sense 2:38:04 seems correct.

 Wait, I should check if the word "Coming" is being used as a noun (gerund) or as part of a progressive verb. Here it's "her Coming home", so it's a gerund phrase acting as a noun phrase. The head is "Coming".

 As a gerund, it nominalizes the event. The event is her arrival home from work.

 I will go with sense 2.

 But let me reconsider one more time. Is there any chance it's sense 1?

 Sense 1 examples: "He came singing down the road" - this is directional movement.
 "Come with me to the Casbah" - directional movement toward the Casbah.

 If "Coming home" emphasizes the direction (toward home), it could be sense 1.

 However, the phrase "come home" is very strongly associated with the arrival sense. When parents say "When are you coming home?", they mean "When are you arriving home?".

 Moreover, in the list, sense 2 explicitly includes "home" in its example: "She arrived home at 7 o'clock". This suggests that sense 2 covers "arrive home" contexts.

 Therefore, sense 2:38:04 is the best match.

 Index 2 corresponds to sense_key=come%2:38:04.

 So the answer should be {"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: home
Target surface form: home
Context:
He went for more aspirin later in the day, and passed the surly landlord on the way -- he was still alive and scowling as usual, as if tenants were a burden in his life. Phil shrugged and ignored him. He went back to work Monday. By Wednesday the landlord was still alive. Of course On Thursday, Haney mailed the monthly check for separate maintenance to his wife Lolly, and wished the stranger could do something about her Coming <t>home</t> from work, he was startled to see a police car parked in front of the apartment building. Inside the lobby, people were standing around, talking excitedly.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=home%1:15:04:: | definition=where you live at a particular time | synonyms=place | examples=deliver the package to my home; he doesn't have a home to go to
2. sense_key=home%1:06:00:: | definition=housing that someone is living in | synonyms=dwelling, domicile, abode, habitation, dwelling house | examples=he built a modest dwelling near the pond; they raise money to provide homes for the homeless
3. sense_key=home%1:15:02:: | definition=the country or state or city where you live | examples=Canadian tariffs enabled United States lumber companies to raise prices at home; his home is New Jersey
4. sense_key=home%1:06:02:: | definition=(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score | synonyms=home plate, home base, plate | examples=he ruled that the runner failed to touch home
5. sense_key=home%1:15:05:: | definition=the place where you are stationed and from which missions start and end | synonyms=base
6. sense_key=home%1:15:03:: | definition=place where something began and flourished | examples=the United States is the home of basketball
7. sense_key=home%1:26:00:: | definition=an environment offering affection and security | examples=home is where the heart is; he grew up in a good Christian home
8. sense_key=home%1:14:00:: | definition=a social unit living together | synonyms=family, household, house, menage | examples=he moved his family to Virginia; It was a good Christian household
9. sense_key=home%1:06:01:: | definition=an institution where people are cared for | synonyms=nursing home, rest home | examples=a home for the elderly

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 "home" in the given context.

Context analysis:
- The passage is about Phil/Haney who is coming "home" from work.
- "Coming home from work, he was startled to see a police car parked in front of the apartment building."
- He lives in an apartment building.
- He was at work and is returning to where he lives.

Candidate senses:
1. home%1:15:04:: - where you live at a particular time (synonyms: place) - examples: deliver the package to my home; he doesn't have a home to go to
2. home%1:06:00:: - housing that someone is living in (synonyms: dwelling, domicile, etc.) - examples: he built a modest dwelling near the pond; they raise money to provide homes for the homeless
3. home%1:15:02:: - the country or state or city where you live
4. home%1:06:02:: - baseball home plate
5. home%1:15:05:: - the place where you are stationed and from which missions start and end (military base)
6. home%1:15:03:: - place where something began and flourished
7. home%1:26:00:: - an environment offering affection and security
8. home%1:14:00:: - a social unit living together (family, household)
9. home%1:06:01:: - an institution where people are cared for

The phrase is "Coming home from work". This means returning to one's residence/dwelling.

Now I need to distinguish between sense 1 and sense 2.
Sense 1: home%1:15:04:: - where you live at a particular time (a place, location)
Sense 2: home%1:06:00:: - housing that someone is living in (a building/structure)

"Coming home" typically refers to returning to one's place of residence. The phrase "come home" is an extremely common collocation referring to returning to where one lives.

Let's look at the examples:
Sense 1 examples: "deliver the package to my home", "he doesn't have a home to go to" - this fits "coming home" very well. "Home" here is the destination, the place where one lives.
Sense 2 examples: "he built a modest dwelling near the pond", "they raise money to provide homes for the homeless" - this refers to the physical structure/housing.

In "Coming home from work", "home" refers to the place where he lives (his apartment). It's being used as an adverbial or nominal destination. The phrase "come home" is lexicalized with sense 1 (where you live at a particular time).

Also, note that in the context, he lives in an apartment building. "Home" here is not emphasizing the physical building (sense 2) but the place of residence. The distinction between 1 and 2 is subtle. Sense 1 is more general (place where you live), while sense 2 is the physical housing structure.

In WordNet, "home" as "where you live at a particular time" (sense 1) is the most common sense for phrases like "go home", "come home", "at home". Sense 2 is more about the physical dwelling itself (e.g., "a beautiful home").

Given the context "Coming home from work", this is clearly sense 1: where you live at a particular time.

Wait, let me double-check the WordNet sense numbering. The user provided:
1. sense_key=home%1:15:04:: | definition=where you live at a particular time
2. sense_key=home%1:06:00:: | definition=housing that someone is living in

In standard WordNet 3.0/3.1:
home.n.01: where you live at a particular time (lexname: noun.location)
home.n.02: housing that someone is living in (lexname: noun.artifact)

Actually, looking at the sense keys:
home%1:15:04:: -> 1:15 = noun.location
home%1:06:00:: -> 1:06 = noun.artifact

The phrase "coming home" means returning to one's place of residence. This aligns with sense 1.

Also, sense 8 (family/household) doesn't fit because "coming home from work" doesn't mean coming to his family in this context (though it could imply it, the immediate meaning is the place). But the police car is in front of the apartment building, so he's returning to the building/apartment.

Between sense 1 and 2: "Coming home" = returning to one's home. In WSD tasks, "home" in "go home", "come home" is almost always sense 1 (where you live at a particular time). Sense 2 would be used in contexts like "they bought a new home" or "the home has three bedrooms".

Therefore, the best sense is index 1.

Wait, I should check if sense 8 could apply. "Coming home" could mean coming to his family/household? But the context says "in front of the apartment building" and "inside the lobby". This is clearly about the physical location. And sense 1 covers the location where one lives.

Also, sense 7 (environment offering affection and security) is too abstract.

So the answer should be sense_index: 1.

Let me verify with the examples for sense 1: "he doesn't have a home to go to" - this is parallel to "coming home from work".

Yes, sense 1 is correct.

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