[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: get
Target surface form: got
Context:
KIM: I got home, let the dogs into the house and noticed some sounds above my head, as if someone were walking on the roof, or upstairs. Then I noticed the car was bouncing up and down as if someone were jumping on it. I realized what was happening and screamed into the house for the dogs. Cupboard doors were flying, the trash can in the kitchen walked a few feet, the dogs came running, and I scooted them into the dog run and stood in the doorway myself, watching the outside trash cans dance across the concrete. When I realized it was over, I went and stood out in front of the house, waiting and praying for Merrill to come home, shivering as if it were 20 below zero until he <t>got</t> there. Never in my life have I been so frightened.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=get%2:40:00:: | definition=come into the possession of something concrete or abstract | synonyms=acquire | examples=She got a lot of paintings from her uncle; They acquired a new pet
2. sense_key=get%2:30:00:: | definition=enter or assume a certain state or condition | synonyms=become, go | examples=He became annoyed when he heard the bad news; It must be getting more serious
3. sense_key=get%2:30:02:: | definition=cause to move; cause to be in a certain position or condition | synonyms=let, have | examples=He got his squad on the ball; This let me in for a big surprise
4. sense_key=get%2:30:03:: | definition=receive a specified treatment (abstract) | synonyms=receive, find, obtain, incur | examples=These aspects of civilization do not find expression or receive an interpretation; His movie received a good review
5. sense_key=get%2:38:00:: | definition=reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress | synonyms=arrive, come | examples=She arrived home at 7 o'clock; She didn't get to Chicago until after midnight
6. sense_key=get%2:35:03:: | definition=go or come after and bring or take back | synonyms=bring, convey, fetch | examples=Get me those books over there, please; Could you bring the wine?
7. sense_key=get%2:39:00:: | definition=go through (mental or physical states or experiences) | synonyms=experience, receive, have | examples=get an idea; experience vertigo
8. sense_key=get%2:33:00:: | definition=take vengeance on or get even | synonyms=pay back, pay off, fix | examples=We'll get them!; That'll fix him good!
9. sense_key=get%2:40:01:: | definition=achieve a point or goal | synonyms=have, make | examples=Nicklaus had a 70; The Brazilian team got 4 goals
10. sense_key=get%2:32:00:: | definition=cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner | synonyms=induce, stimulate, cause, have, make | examples=The ads induced me to buy a VCR; My children finally got me to buy a computer
11. sense_key=get%2:35:09:: | definition=succeed in catching or seizing, especially after a chase | synonyms=catch, capture | examples=We finally got the suspect; Did you catch the thief?
12. sense_key=get%2:29:01:: | definition=come to have or undergo a change of (physical features and attributes) | synonyms=grow, develop, produce, acquire | examples=He grew a beard; The patient developed abdominal pains
13. sense_key=get%2:29:00:: | definition=be stricken by an illness, fall victim to an illness | synonyms=contract, take | examples=He got AIDS; She came down with pneumonia
14. sense_key=get%2:32:03:: | definition=communicate with a place or person; establish communication with, as if by telephone | examples=Bill called this number and he got Mary; The operator couldn't get Kobe because of the earthquake
15. sense_key=get%2:30:01:: | definition=give certain properties to something | synonyms=make | examples=get someone mad; She made us look silly
16. sense_key=get%2:32:08:: | definition=move into a desired direction of discourse | synonyms=drive, aim | examples=What are you driving at?
17. sense_key=get%2:31:09:: | definition=grasp with the mind or develop an understanding of | synonyms=catch | examples=did you catch that allusion?; We caught something of his theory in the lecture
18. sense_key=get%2:35:00:: | definition=attract and fix | synonyms=catch, arrest | examples=His look caught her; She caught his eye
19. sense_key=get%2:35:10:: | definition=reach with a blow or hit in a particular spot | synonyms=catch | examples=the rock caught her in the back of the head; The blow got him in the back
20. sense_key=get%2:31:03:: | definition=reach by calculation | examples=What do you get when you add up these numbers?
21. sense_key=get%2:40:14:: | definition=acquire as a result of some effort or action | examples=You cannot get water out of a stone; Where did she get these news?
22. sense_key=get%2:40:13:: | definition=purchase | examples=What did you get at the toy store?
23. sense_key=get%2:39:13:: | definition=perceive by hearing | synonyms=catch | examples=I didn't catch your name; She didn't get his name when they met the first time
24. sense_key=get%2:39:09:: | definition=suffer from the receipt of | synonyms=catch | examples=She will catch hell for this behavior!
25. sense_key=get%2:39:14:: | definition=receive as a retribution or punishment | synonyms=receive | examples=He got 5 years in prison
26. sense_key=get%2:38:15:: | definition=leave immediately; used usually in the imperative form | synonyms=scram, buzz off, fuck off, bugger off | examples=Scram!
27. sense_key=get%2:38:12:: | definition=reach and board | examples=She got the bus just as it was leaving
28. sense_key=get%2:37:12:: | definition=irritate | synonyms=get under one's skin | examples=Her childish behavior really get to me; His lying really gets me
29. sense_key=get%2:37:11:: | definition=evoke an emotional response | examples=Brahms's `Requiem' gets me every time
30. sense_key=get%2:36:14:: | definition=apprehend and reproduce accurately | synonyms=catch | examples=She really caught the spirit of the place in her drawings; She got the mood just right in her photographs
31. sense_key=get%2:36:00:: | definition=earn or achieve a base by being walked by the pitcher | synonyms=draw | examples=He drew a base on balls
32. sense_key=get%2:35:12:: | definition=overcome or destroy | examples=The ice storm got my hibiscus; the cat got the goldfish
33. sense_key=get%2:31:10:: | definition=be a mystery or bewildering to | synonyms=perplex, vex, stick, puzzle, mystify, baffle | examples=This beats me!; Got me--I don't know the answer!
34. sense_key=get%2:30:12:: | definition=take the first step or steps in carrying out an action | synonyms=get down, begin, start out, start, set about, set out | examples=We began working at dawn; Who will start?
35. sense_key=get%2:29:11:: | definition=undergo (as of injuries and illnesses) | synonyms=suffer, sustain, have | examples=She suffered a fracture in the accident; He had an insulin shock after eating three candy bars
36. sense_key=get%2:29:08:: | definition=make children | synonyms=beget, engender, father, mother, sire, generate | examples=Abraham begot Isaac; Men often father children but don't recognize them

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

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

 Context analysis:
 - The sentence is: "When I realized it was over, I went and stood out in front of the house, waiting and praying for Merrill to come home, shivering as if it were 20 below zero until he <t>got</t> there."
 - The speaker is waiting for Merrill to arrive at the location (home).
 - "Got" here means arrived/reached the destination.

 Looking at candidate senses:
 1. sense_key=get%2:40:00:: - acquire/possession - No, not about acquiring something.
 2. sense_key=get%2:30:00:: - become/enter a state - No.
 3. sense_key=get%2:30:02:: - cause to move - No.
 4. sense_key=get%2:30:03:: - receive treatment - No.
 5. sense_key=get%2:38:00:: - reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress | synonyms=arrive, come | examples=She arrived home at 7 o'clock; She didn't get to Chicago until after midnight
    - This matches perfectly. "until he got there" means until he arrived there.
 6. sense_key=get%2:35:03:: - fetch/bring - No.
 7. sense_key=get%2:39:00:: - experience - No.
 8. sense_key=get%2:33:00:: - vengeance - No.
 9. sense_key=get%2:40:01:: - achieve a point/goal - No.
 10. sense_key=get%2:32:00:: - cause to do - No.
 11. sense_key=get%2:35:09:: - catch/seize - No.
 12. sense_key=get%2:29:01:: - develop physical features - No.
 13. sense_key=get%2:29:00:: - contract illness - No.
 14. sense_key=get%2:32:03:: - communicate/telephone - No.
 15. sense_key=get%2:30:01:: - give properties - No.
 16. sense_key=get%2:32:08:: - drive/aim discourse - No.
 17. sense_key=get%2:31:09:: - grasp/understand - No.
 18. sense_key=get%2:35:00:: - attract/fix - No.
 19. sense_key=get%2:35:10:: - hit - No.
 20. sense_key=get%2:31:03:: - calculate - No.
 21. sense_key=get%2:40:14:: - acquire by effort - No.
 22. sense_key=get%2:40:13:: - purchase - No.
 23. sense_key=get%2:39:13:: - perceive by hearing - No.
 24. sense_key=get%2:39:09:: - suffer receipt - No.
 25. sense_key=get%2:39:14:: - receive punishment - No.
 26. sense_key=get%2:38:15:: - leave/scram - No.
 27. sense_key=get%2:38:12:: - reach and board (bus) - Close, but this is specifically about boarding a vehicle. The context is about arriving at a place (home), not specifically boarding.
 28. sense_key=get%2:37:12:: - irritate - No.
 29. sense_key=get%2:37:11:: - evoke emotion - No.
 30. sense_key=get%2:36:14:: - apprehend/reproduce - No.
 31. sense_key=get%2:36:00:: - baseball - No.
 32. sense_key=get%2:35:12:: - overcome/destroy - No.
 33. sense_key=get%2:31:10:: - bewilder - No.
 34. sense_key=get%2:30:12:: - begin - No.
 35. sense_key=get%2:29:11:: - undergo injuries - No.
 36. sense_key=get%2:29:08:: - make children - No.

 The best match is sense 5: "reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress" with synonyms "arrive, come" and examples like "She arrived home at 7 o'clock; She didn't get to Chicago until after midnight".

 The phrase "until he got there" clearly means "until he arrived there".

 So the answer should be {"sense_index": 5}.


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: life
Target surface form: life
Context:
I got home, let the dogs into the house and noticed some sounds above my head, as if someone were walking on the roof, or upstairs. Then I noticed the car was bouncing up and down as if someone were jumping on it. I realized what was happening and screamed into the house for the dogs. Cupboard doors were flying, the trash can in the kitchen walked a few feet, the dogs came running, and I scooted them into the dog run and stood in the doorway myself, watching the outside trash cans dance across the concrete. When I realized it was over, I went and stood out in front of the house, waiting and praying for Merrill to come home, shivering as if it were 20 below zero until he got there. Never in my <t>life</t> have I been so frightened. When I saw the pictures of 880 and the Bay Bridge, I began to cry.

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

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

finish_reason: stop

role: assistant

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

 Context analysis:
 The sentence is: "Never in my <t>life</t> have I been so frightened."

 This is an idiomatic expression: "Never in my life..."
 It means "Never during my entire existence/lifetime have I been so frightened."

 Looking at the candidate senses:

 1. life%1:26:01:: - a characteristic state or mode of living (social life, city life) - doesn't fit
 2. life%1:09:00:: - the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities - possible but "never in my life" is more specific about time duration
 3. life%1:26:02:: - the course of existence of an individual - close, but "never in my life" refers to the time span
 4. life%1:26:00:: - the condition of living or the state of being alive - biological state, not quite right
 5. life%1:28:00:: - the period during which something is functional (as between birth and death); lifetime, lifespan - examples: "he lived a long and happy life" - this fits "never in my life" referring to the entire span of one's existence
 6. life%1:28:01:: - the period between birth and the present time - examples: "I have known him all his life" - this is very close to "never in my life"
 7. life%1:28:02:: - the period from the present until death - future oriented, not right
 8. life%1:18:00:: - a living person - "saved a life" - not right
 9. life%1:07:01:: - animation and energy - not right
 10. life%1:03:00:: - living things collectively - not right
 11. life%1:19:00:: - organic phenomenon - not right
 12. life%1:10:00:: - biography - not right
 13. life%1:16:00:: - motive for living - not right
 14. life%1:28:03:: - prison term - not right

 Now between sense 5 and 6:
 - Sense 5: the period during which something is functional (as between birth and death) - lifetime, lifespan
 - Sense 6: the period between birth and the present time

 "Never in my life" means "never during the period from my birth until now" or "never during my entire lifetime (up to now)".

 Sense 6 specifically says: "the period between birth and the present time" with example "I have known him all his life". This matches "never in my life" perfectly because it refers to the entire duration from birth until the current moment.

 Sense 5 is more general "between birth and death" - the full lifespan, but "never in my life" emphasizes the entirety of one's existence up to the present point.

 Actually, looking carefully:
 - "Never in my life" = never during the time I have been alive (from birth until now)
 - Sense 6: "the period between birth and the present time" - this is exactly what "my life" refers to in this idiom.

 However, sense 5 is also possible as "lifetime". But the example for sense 6 "I have known him all his life" parallels "Never in my life" structure-wise.

 Let me check WordNet definitions more carefully:
 - sense 5 (life%1:28:00::): "the period during which something is functional (as between birth and death)" - synonyms: lifetime, lifespan
 - sense 6 (life%1:28:01::): "the period between birth and the present time" - example: "I have known him all his life"

 "Never in my life" emphasizes the entire duration of one's existence up to the present moment. This aligns with sense 6.

 But wait, "all my life" and "never in my life" are very similar constructions. "All my life" means throughout the period from birth until now. So sense 6 seems correct.

 However, sense 5 is also used for "he lived a long life" - the entire duration of existence.

 Let me reconsider. In WSD, "never in my life" is typically mapped to sense 5 or 6 depending on the specific WordNet version. But looking at the definitions provided:

 Sense 5: "the period during which something is functional (as between birth and death)" - this is the full lifespan.
 Sense 6: "the period between birth and the present time" - this is the life-so-far.

 "Never in my life" - the speaker is still alive, so it's the period from birth to present. This fits sense 6 exactly.

 But I should verify if there's any other interpretation. Could it be sense 2? "the experience of being alive" - "never in my experience of being alive..." - possible, but less likely than the temporal meaning.

 The phrase "in my life" is a temporal adverbial phrase referring to the time span of one's existence. Between sense 5 and 6, sense 6 is more precise because "never in my life" implies "up until now" rather than the complete lifespan including future.

 Actually, looking at standard WSD datasets (like SemCor or WordNet annotations), "never in my life" is often tagged as sense 5 (lifetime) or sense 6 (life-so-far).

 Let me think about the subtle difference:
 - Sense 5: lifetime (birth to death)
 - Sense 6: life-to-date (birth to now)

 "Never in my life" - since the person is speaking about their current state of being frightened and is obviously alive, both could work, but sense 6 is more accurate because it specifically covers "from birth to present."

 However, looking at the examples:
 - Sense 5 examples: "the battery had a short life", "he lived a long and happy life"
 - Sense 6 examples: "I have known him all his life"

 "All his life" = the entire period from his birth until now (or until death if he's dead). But the definition says "between birth and the present time."

 "Never in my life" = at no time during the period from my birth until now.

 This matches sense 6.

 But I should check if sense 3 could work: "the course of existence of an individual" - this is more about the sequence of events/actions rather than the time period.

 Sense 2: "the experience of being alive" - "never in my experience..." - possible but less idiomatic.

 I think sense 6 is the best fit.

 Wait, looking at the sense keys:
 - life%1:28:00:: is sense 5 in the list (index 5)
 - life%1:28:01:: is sense 6 in the list (index 6)

 The user wants the index number from the list provided (1-14).

 So if I choose sense 6 from the list (life%1:28:01::), the answer should be {"sense_index": 6}.

 Let me double-check by looking at similar constructions:
 - "in my life" = during my lifetime / during the period I've been alive
 - If someone says "I have never seen this in my life", they mean during the time they've been alive up to now.

 Sense 6: "the period between birth and the present time" - matches perfectly.

 Sense 5 includes the future until death, which doesn't make sense with "never" in this context because the speaker doesn't know what will happen in the future. So sense 6 is definitely better.

 Therefore, the answer is index 6.

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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: see
Target surface form: saw
Context:
Then I noticed the car was bouncing up and down as if someone were jumping on it. I realized what was happening and screamed into the house for the dogs. Cupboard doors were flying, the trash can in the kitchen walked a few feet, the dogs came running, and I scooted them into the dog run and stood in the doorway myself, watching the outside trash cans dance across the concrete. When I realized it was over, I went and stood out in front of the house, waiting and praying for Merrill to come home, shivering as if it were 20 below zero until he got there. Never in my life have I been so frightened. When I <t>saw</t> the pictures of 880 and the Bay Bridge, I began to cry. 5:09 a.m.

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

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

reasoning_content:
The user wants me to perform Word Sense Disambiguation for the word "saw" (which is the past tense of "see") in the given context.

 Let me analyze the context:
 - The narrator describes a frightening experience (likely an earthquake based on the description of things moving, "trash cans dance", etc.)
 - They mention "pictures of 880 and the Bay Bridge" - this likely refers to the aftermath of the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake which collapsed parts of the Bay Bridge and Interstate 880 in Oakland, California
 - "When I saw the pictures of 880 and the Bay Bridge, I began to cry"

 The target word "saw" here means perceiving the pictures visually. The narrator looked at photographs or images of the damaged highway and bridge and started crying.

 Now let's look at the candidate senses:

 1. sense_key=see%2:39:00:: | definition=perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight | examples=You have to be a good observer to see all the details; Can you see the bird in that tree?
 - This is the basic visual perception sense. "Perceive by sight" fits perfectly with looking at pictures.

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

 3. sense_key=see%2:39:02:: | definition=perceive or be contemporaneous with | synonyms=witness, find
 - This implies witnessing an event as it happens, not looking at pictures of past events.

 4. sense_key=see%2:36:00:: | definition=imagine; conceive of; see in one's mind
 - This is about mental visualization, not actually looking at physical pictures.

 5. sense_key=see%2:31:00:: | definition=deem to be | synonyms=consider, reckon, view, regard
 - This is about opinion/judgment ("I see it as..."), not visual perception.

 6. sense_key=see%2:31:02:: | definition=get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally | synonyms=learn, hear, get word, get wind, pick up, find out
 - This is about learning information, not specifically visual.

 7. sense_key=see%2:39:03:: | definition=see or watch | synonyms=watch, view, catch, take in | examples=view a show on television; This program will be seen all over the world
 - This is about viewing/watching, often with attention or duration. Could work for looking at pictures, but sense 1 is more basic.

 8. sense_key=see%2:38:00:: | definition=come together | synonyms=meet, run into, encounter, run across, come across
 - Social meeting, not relevant.

 9. sense_key=see%2:32:00:: | definition=find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort
 - About inquiry/determination, not visual.

 10. sense_key=see%2:31:03:: | definition=be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
 - "See that it's done" - not relevant.

 11. sense_key=see%2:41:11:: | definition=go to see for professional or business reasons
 - Visiting a professional, not relevant.

 12. sense_key=see%2:41:12:: | definition=go to see for a social visit
 - Social visit, not relevant.

 13. sense_key=see%2:41:10:: | definition=go to see a place, as for entertainment
 - Visiting a place, not relevant.

 14. sense_key=see%2:41:14:: | definition=take charge of or deal with
 - "See about lunch" - not relevant.

 15. sense_key=see%2:35:09:: | definition=receive as a specified guest
 - "The doctor will see you" - not relevant.

 16. sense_key=see%2:41:00:: | definition=date regularly; have a steady relationship with
 - Dating, not relevant.

 17. sense_key=see%2:39:05:: | definition=see and understand, have a good eye
 - Artistic/visual skill, not basic perception.

 18. sense_key=see%2:31:08:: | definition=deliberate or decide
 - "Let's see" - considering, not relevant.

 19. sense_key=see%2:39:11:: | definition=observe as if with an eye
 - Mechanical observation (camera), not relevant.

 20. sense_key=see%2:39:13:: | definition=observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect
 - Careful inspection/examination. Could work but implies more scrutiny than just seeing.

 21. sense_key=see%2:39:12:: | definition=go or live through | synonyms=experience, go through
 - Experiencing events, not relevant.

 22. sense_key=see%2:38:03:: | definition=accompany or escort
 - "See you to the door" - not relevant.

 23. sense_key=see%2:33:00:: | definition=match or meet
 - Gambling/poker term, not relevant.

 24. sense_key=see%2:31:13:: | definition=make sense of; assign a meaning to
 - Interpretation, not relevant.

 The best choice is between sense 1 and sense 7:
 - Sense 1: perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight (basic visual perception)
 - Sense 7: see or watch (viewing, watching)

 Sense 1 is the most fundamental visual perception sense. When someone "sees pictures," they are perceiving them by sight. This is the most direct and common use of "see" in this context.

 However, I should check if there's any nuance. The context is about seeing photographs of disaster damage (880/Bay Bridge collapse from the 1989 earthquake). The person saw the images and cried. This is straightforward visual perception.

 Sense 1 (see%2:39:00::) is defined as "perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight" with examples like "Can you see the bird in that tree?"

 Sense 7 (see%2:39:03::) is defined as "see or watch" with synonyms watch, view, catch, take in, and examples like "view a show on television."

 Both could work, but Sense 1 is the prototypical visual perception sense. When you look at a photograph, you "see" it in the basic sense of visual perception (sense 1). Sense 7 emphasizes the act of watching/viewing, often with duration or attention (like watching TV), whereas looking at pictures could be more instantaneous.

 Actually, looking at the examples:
 - Sense 1: "You have to be a good observer to see all the details; Can you see the bird in that tree?"
 - Sense 7: "view a show on television; This program will be seen all over the world"

 For "saw the pictures", Sense 1 is more appropriate because it's about the basic ability to perceive visually. Sense 7 might imply watching something unfold over time (like a TV show). Pictures are static objects that you look at and perceive.

 Also, in WordNet, sense 1 is typically the most common/basic sense for "see" as visual perception.

 Therefore, the answer should be sense_index: 1.

 Wait, I need to be careful about the indexing. The user lists them as 1, 2, 3... so I should return the number as listed.

 Sense 1: see%2:39:00::

 Yes, {"sense_index": 1}

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: picture
Target surface form: pictures
Context:
Then I noticed the car was bouncing up and down as if someone were jumping on it. I realized what was happening and screamed into the house for the dogs. Cupboard doors were flying, the trash can in the kitchen walked a few feet, the dogs came running, and I scooted them into the dog run and stood in the doorway myself, watching the outside trash cans dance across the concrete. When I realized it was over, I went and stood out in front of the house, waiting and praying for Merrill to come home, shivering as if it were 20 below zero until he got there. Never in my life have I been so frightened. When I saw the <t>pictures</t> of 880 and the Bay Bridge, I began to cry. 5:09 a.m.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=picture%1:06:00:: | definition=a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface | synonyms=image, icon, ikon | examples=they showed us the pictures of their wedding; a movie is a series of images projected so rapidly that the eye integrates them
2. sense_key=picture%1:06:01:: | definition=graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface | synonyms=painting | examples=a small painting by Picasso; he bought the painting as an investment
3. sense_key=picture%1:09:00:: | definition=a clear and telling mental image | synonyms=mental picture, impression | examples=he described his mental picture of his assailant; he had no clear picture of himself or his world
4. sense_key=picture%1:26:00:: | definition=a situation treated as an observable object | synonyms=scene | examples=the political picture is favorable; the religious scene in England has changed in the last century
5. sense_key=picture%1:10:00:: | definition=illustrations used to decorate or explain a text | synonyms=pictorial matter | examples=the dictionary had many pictures
6. sense_key=picture%1:10:02:: | definition=a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement | synonyms=movie, film, moving picture, moving-picture show, motion picture, motion-picture show | examples=they went to a movie every Saturday night; the film was shot on location
7. sense_key=picture%1:10:01:: | definition=the visible part of a television transmission | synonyms=video | examples=they could still receive the sound but the picture was gone
8. sense_key=picture%1:10:03:: | definition=a graphic or vivid verbal description | synonyms=word picture, word-painting, delineation, depiction, characterization, characterisation | examples=too often the narrative was interrupted by long word pictures; the author gives a depressing picture of life in Poland
9. sense_key=picture%1:09:01:: | definition=a typical example of some state or quality | examples=the very picture of a modern general; she was the picture of despair
10. sense_key=picture%1:06:02:: | definition=a representation of a person or scene in the form of a print or transparent slide; recorded by a camera on light-sensitive material | synonyms=photograph, photo, exposure, pic

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 "pictures" in the given context.

Let me analyze the context:
- The narrator describes a frightening experience (likely an earthquake, given the description of car bouncing, cupboard doors flying, trash cans moving, etc.)
- She mentions being very frightened and waiting for Merrill to come home
- Then she says: "When I saw the <t>pictures</t> of 880 and the Bay Bridge, I began to cry."
- "880" likely refers to Interstate 880 (a highway in California)
- "Bay Bridge" refers to the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge
- The context suggests she is looking at visual representations (likely photographs or news footage) of the aftermath of an earthquake on these structures. This is likely referring to the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, which caused a section of the Bay Bridge to collapse and damage to I-880 (Cypress Street Viaduct).

Now let's look at the candidate senses:

1. picture%1:06:00:: - a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface | synonyms=image, icon, ikon
2. picture%1:06:01:: - graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface | synonyms=painting
3. picture%1:09:00:: - a clear and telling mental image | synonyms=mental picture, impression
4. picture%1:26:00:: - a situation treated as an observable object | synonyms=scene
5. picture%1:10:00:: - illustrations used to decorate or explain a text | synonyms=pictorial matter
6. picture%1:10:02:: - a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images... | synonyms=movie, film...
7. picture%1:10:01:: - the visible part of a television transmission | synonyms=video
8. picture%1:10:03:: - a graphic or vivid verbal description | synonyms=word picture...
9. picture%1:09:01:: - a typical example of some state or quality
10. picture%1:06:02:: - a representation of a person or scene in the form of a print or transparent slide; recorded by a camera on light-sensitive material | synonyms=photograph, photo, exposure, pic

The context mentions "pictures of 880 and the Bay Bridge" after an earthquake. These are most likely photographs or photographic images shown in news coverage.

Sense 10 specifically mentions "a representation of a person or scene in the form of a print or transparent slide; recorded by a camera on light-sensitive material" with synonyms photograph, photo, exposure, pic. This seems very fitting for news photographs of disaster damage.

Sense 1 is more general: "a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface". This could also fit, but Sense 10 is more specific to photographs.

However, I need to check if the context implies photographs specifically or just images in general. Given that this is likely a personal narrative (possibly from an earthquake survivor), and she's referring to seeing pictures of the highway and bridge after the event, these are most likely photographs or video stills shown on TV/news.

But wait, let me reconsider. The text says "When I saw the pictures of 880 and the Bay Bridge, I began to cry." In the aftermath of a major earthquake, people often see photographs in newspapers or on TV.

Sense 10 is specifically about camera-recorded images (photographs). Sense 1 is broader and includes any visual representation.

In WordNet, sense 10 (picture%1:06:02::) is the specific sense for photographs. The examples include "photograph, photo, exposure, pic". Given the context of seeing pictures of specific infrastructure damage after a disaster, these are almost certainly photographs or photographic images.

However, I should also consider if it could be TV/video footage. Sense 7 is "the visible part of a television transmission". But the word "pictures" plural doesn't fit as well with TV transmission (usually singular "picture"). Sense 6 is movie/film.

Actually, looking at the context again, this reads like a personal account, possibly from a letter or story. "When I saw the pictures of 880 and the Bay Bridge" - this most naturally refers to photographs or photographic images in a newspaper, on TV, or online.

Between sense 1 and sense 10:
- Sense 1: general visual representation
- Sense 10: specifically a photograph

In many WSD tasks, the more specific sense is preferred when the context supports it. The mention of specific infrastructure (880 and Bay Bridge) in a disaster context strongly suggests news photographs. The synonym "photograph" and the definition mentioning "recorded by a camera on light-sensitive material" makes sense 10 the best fit.

Wait, let me double-check the sense indices. The user lists them 1-10. Sense 10 corresponds to picture%1:06:02::.

Actually, looking at the candidate list:
1. picture%1:06:00::
2. picture%1:06:01::
3. picture%1:09:00::
4. picture%1:26:00::
5. picture%1:10:00::
6. picture%1:10:02::
7. picture%1:10:01::
8. picture%1:10:03::
9. picture%1:09:01::
10. picture%1:06:02::

So sense_index 10 is the photograph sense.

Is there any reason to prefer sense 1? Sense 1 examples: "they showed us the pictures of their wedding; a movie is a series of images..." - this is the general sense. But when someone refers to "pictures of [disaster damage]", especially specific landmarks, and cries, it's very likely photographs.

Also, the word "pictures" is often used interchangeably with "photographs" in everyday language. The WSD should capture this specific meaning if available.

I think sense 10 is the best choice.

Let me reconsider if there's any chance it's sense 6 (movie/film) or sense 7 (TV video). "Pictures" can sometimes refer to movies ("the pictures" in British English), but here it's "pictures of 880 and the Bay Bridge", which doesn't fit the movie sense. It could be TV footage, but "pictures" plural with specific subjects is more likely photographs.

Sense 10 it is.

provider: SiliconFlow


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

[User]
Target lemma: begin
Target surface form: began
Context:
Then I noticed the car was bouncing up and down as if someone were jumping on it. I realized what was happening and screamed into the house for the dogs. Cupboard doors were flying, the trash can in the kitchen walked a few feet, the dogs came running, and I scooted them into the dog run and stood in the doorway myself, watching the outside trash cans dance across the concrete. When I realized it was over, I went and stood out in front of the house, waiting and praying for Merrill to come home, shivering as if it were 20 below zero until he got there. Never in my life have I been so frightened. When I saw the pictures of 880 and the Bay Bridge, I <t>began</t> to cry. 5:09 a.m.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=begin%2:30:00:: | definition=take the first step or steps in carrying out an action | synonyms=get down, get, start out, start, set about, set out | examples=We began working at dawn; Who will start?
2. sense_key=begin%2:42:00:: | definition=have a beginning, in a temporal, spatial, or evaluative sense | synonyms=start | examples=The DMZ begins right over the hill; The second movement begins after the Allegro
3. sense_key=begin%2:30:01:: | definition=set in motion, cause to start | synonyms=lead off, start, commence | examples=The U.S. started a war in the Middle East; The Iraqis began hostilities
4. sense_key=begin%2:32:03:: | definition=begin to speak or say;  he began | examples=Now listen, friends,
5. sense_key=begin%2:42:02:: | definition=be the first item or point, constitute the beginning or start, come first in a series | examples=The number `one' begins the sequence; A terrible murder begins the novel
6. sense_key=begin%2:42:04:: | definition=have a beginning, of a temporal event | examples=WW II began in 1939 when Hitler marched into Poland; The company's Asia tour begins next month
7. sense_key=begin%2:42:03:: | definition=have a beginning characterized in some specified way | synonyms=start | examples=The novel begins with a murder; My property begins with the three maple trees
8. sense_key=begin%2:41:04:: | definition=begin an event that is implied and limited by the nature or inherent function of the direct object | synonyms=start | examples=begin a cigar; She started the soup while it was still hot
9. sense_key=begin%2:41:00:: | definition=achieve or accomplish in the least degree, usually used in the negative | examples=This economic measure doesn't even begin to deal with the problem of inflation; You cannot even begin to understand the problem we had to deal with during the war
10. sense_key=begin%2:32:04:: | definition=begin to speak, understand, read, and write a language | examples=She began Russian at an early age; We started French in fourth grade

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

reasoning_content:
The user wants me to perform Word Sense Disambiguation (WSD) for the target lemma "begin" with the surface form "began" in the given context.

Let me analyze the context:
The text describes a frightening experience during an earthquake (implied by the bouncing car, dancing trash cans, etc.). The narrator was terrified. Then: "When I saw the pictures of 880 and the Bay Bridge, I began to cry."

The sentence is: "When I saw the pictures of 880 and the Bay Bridge, I began to cry."

This means the subject started crying. They initiated the action of crying.

Now let's look at the candidate senses:

1. sense_key=begin%2:30:00:: | definition=take the first step or steps in carrying out an action | synonyms=get down, get, start out, start, set about, set out | examples=We began working at dawn; Who will start?
- This sense involves starting an activity or action. "Began to cry" fits here - crying is an action/activity that the subject started doing.

2. sense_key=begin%2:42:00:: | definition=have a beginning, in a temporal, spatial, or evaluative sense | synonyms=start | examples=The DMZ begins right over the hill; The second movement begins after the Allegro
- This is about something having a beginning point (in time or space). "The movie begins at 5pm" or "The road begins here". Not applicable to "I began to cry" where the subject is agentive.

3. sense_key=begin%2:30:01:: | definition=set in motion, cause to start | synonyms=lead off, start, commence | examples=The U.S. started a war in the Middle East; The Iraqis began hostilities
- This involves causing something else to start. transitive. "I began the project". But here it's "I began to cry" - intransitive usage (or at least the object is the infinitive "to cry" which is a bit different). Actually, "begin to cry" is intransitive in the sense that the subject is doing the crying, not causing something else to cry.

4. sense_key=begin%2:32:03:: | definition=begin to speak or say;  he began | examples=Now listen, friends,
- This is specifically about speaking. Not applicable to crying.

5. sense_key=begin%2:42:02:: | definition=be the first item or point, constitute the beginning or start, come first in a series | examples=The number `one' begins the sequence; A terrible murder begins the novel
- This is about being the first item. Not applicable.

6. sense_key=begin%2:42:04:: | definition=have a beginning, of a temporal event | examples=WW II began in 1939 when Hitler marched into Poland; The company's Asia tour begins next month
- This is about events having a start time. "The concert began at 8pm". But here the subject is "I" (a person), not an event like "WW II" or "tour". While "crying" is an event, the construction "I began to cry" focuses on the agent starting the action, not the event having a temporal beginning point.

7. sense_key=begin%2:42:03:: | definition=have a beginning characterized in some specified way | synonyms=start | examples=The novel begins with a murder; My property begins with the three maple trees
- This is about how something starts or what it starts with. Not applicable to "I began to cry".

8. sense_key=begin%2:41:04:: | definition=begin an event that is implied and limited by the nature or inherent function of the direct object | synonyms=start | examples=begin a cigar; She started the soup while it was still hot
- This requires a direct object like "begin a cigar" (start smoking it). Here we have "began to cry" - infinitive construction, not direct object. Also, crying isn't an "object" in that sense.

9. sense_key=begin%2:41:00:: | definition=achieve or accomplish in the least degree, usually used in the negative | examples=This economic measure doesn't even begin to deal with the problem...
- This is a specific idiomatic usage with "not even begin to...". Not applicable here.

10. sense_key=begin%2:32:04:: | definition=begin to speak, understand, read, and write a language | examples=She began Russian at an early age...
- This is about learning languages. Not applicable.

So the best fit is sense 1: "take the first step or steps in carrying out an action"

Wait, let me double-check the difference between sense 1 and sense 3.

Sense 1: begin%2:30:00:: - "take the first step or steps in carrying out an action" - examples: "We began working at dawn", "Who will start?"
Sense 3: begin%2:30:01:: - "set in motion, cause to start" - examples: "The U.S. started a war", "The Iraqis began hostilities"

Sense 1 is intransitive or takes a gerund/infinitive complement with the subject performing the action.
Sense 3 is transitive causative - the subject causes an external thing to start.

In "I began to cry", the subject "I" is performing the crying. So this is sense 1.

Also consider sense 6: "have a beginning, of a temporal event" - if we consider "crying" as the event, we might say "The crying began", but here it's "I began to cry", which emphasizes the agent's initiation of the action.

In WSD for "begin to [verb]", sense 1 is typically the correct one when the subject is the agent performing the action.

Let me verify with the examples:
Sense 1: "We began working at dawn" - similar structure to "I began crying/to cry"
Sense 6: "WW II began in 1939" - different structure, the subject is the event itself.

Therefore, sense 1 is correct.

The index is 1.

Wait, I need to make sure about the numbering. The user lists them as 1-10. So I should return {"sense_index": 1}.

Let me reconsider if there's any ambiguity with sense 8: "begin an event that is implied and limited by the nature or inherent function of the direct object" - examples: "begin a cigar", "start the soup". This is about starting to consume/use something. "Begin to cry" doesn't fit because "cry" is not a direct object here, it's an infinitive complement, and crying is an action, not an object being consumed.

Sense 1 is definitely the right choice.

Actually, looking carefully at WordNet, sense 2:30:00 is typically the most common sense for "begin" when used intransitively with activities.

One more check: "begin to cry" - is this about "having a beginning" (sense 2 or 6) or "taking the first step" (sense 1)?

In "I began to cry", the person is initiating the action of crying. They are taking the first step in crying. This is agentive.

Sense 2 and 6 are about things that have beginnings (the movie begins, the war began), not about people initiating actions.

So yes, sense 1.

Final check of the instructions:
- Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}
- Do not answer with a WordNet sense key
- Choose the single best indexed sense

So: {"sense_index": 1}

provider: StreamLake


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

[User]
Target lemma: cry
Target surface form: cry
Context:
Then I noticed the car was bouncing up and down as if someone were jumping on it. I realized what was happening and screamed into the house for the dogs. Cupboard doors were flying, the trash can in the kitchen walked a few feet, the dogs came running, and I scooted them into the dog run and stood in the doorway myself, watching the outside trash cans dance across the concrete. When I realized it was over, I went and stood out in front of the house, waiting and praying for Merrill to come home, shivering as if it were 20 below zero until he got there. Never in my life have I been so frightened. When I saw the pictures of 880 and the Bay Bridge, I began to <t>cry</t>. 5:09 a.m.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=cry%2:32:01:: | definition=utter a sudden loud cry | synonyms=shout, shout out, call, yell, scream, holler | examples=she cried with pain when the doctor inserted the needle; I yelled to her from the window but she couldn't hear me
2. sense_key=cry%2:29:00:: | definition=shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain | synonyms=weep | examples=She cried bitterly when she heard the news of his death; The girl in the wheelchair wept with frustration when she could not get up the stairs
3. sense_key=cry%2:32:07:: | definition=utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy | synonyms=exclaim, cry out, outcry, call out, shout | examples=`I won!' he exclaimed; `Help!' she cried
4. sense_key=cry%2:32:02:: | definition=proclaim or announce in public | synonyms=blazon out | examples=before we had newspapers, a town crier would cry the news; He cried his merchandise in the market square
5. sense_key=cry%2:34:00:: | definition=demand immediate action | examples=This situation is crying for attention
6. sense_key=cry%2:32:03:: | definition=utter a characteristic sound | examples=The cat was crying
7. sense_key=cry%2:29:02:: | definition=bring into a particular state by crying | examples=The little boy cried himself to sleep

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 "cry" in the given context.

 Let me analyze the context:
 - The narrator describes a frightening experience (earthquake, based on the mention of "the car was bouncing", "880 and the Bay Bridge" which refers to the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake)
 - They were "shivering as if it were 20 below zero"
 - They were "waiting and praying"
 - They say "Never in my life have I been so frightened"
 - When they saw pictures of the damage (Highway 880 and the Bay Bridge collapsed), they began to "cry"

 Now let's look at the candidate senses:

 1. sense_key=cry%2:32:01:: - "utter a sudden loud cry" - synonyms: shout, shout out, call, yell, scream, holler. This is about shouting verbally, not weeping.

 2. sense_key=cry%2:29:00:: - "shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain" - synonyms: weep. Examples mention crying bitterly at news of death, weeping with frustration.

 3. sense_key=cry%2:32:07:: - "utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy" - synonyms: exclaim, cry out, outcry, call out, shout. This is about exclaiming words.

 4. sense_key=cry%2:32:02:: - "proclaim or announce in public" - like a town crier.

 5. sense_key=cry%2:34:00:: - "demand immediate action" - "crying for attention"

 6. sense_key=cry%2:32:03:: - "utter a characteristic sound" - like a cat crying

 7. sense_key=cry%2:29:02:: - "bring into a particular state by crying" - "cried himself to sleep"

 In this context, the narrator is reacting to frightening images of earthquake damage (Highway 880 and the Bay Bridge). They were already frightened from the earthquake experience. Seeing the pictures made them emotional and they began to shed tears. This fits sense 2: "shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain" - i.e., weeping.

 The context indicates emotional distress ("Never in my life have I been so frightened") and the reaction to seeing disaster photos would naturally be weeping/tears, not shouting.

 Therefore, the best sense is index 2 (sense_key=cry%2:29:00::).

 Wait, I need to check the indexing. The user lists them as:
 1. sense_key=cry%2:32:01::
 2. sense_key=cry%2:29:00::
 3. sense_key=cry%2:32:07::
 4. sense_key=cry%2:32:02::
 5. sense_key=cry%2:34:00::
 6. sense_key=cry%2:32:03::
 7. sense_key=cry%2:29:02::

 So index 2 corresponds to sense_key=cry%2:29:00:: which is "shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain".

 Yes, that matches. The context describes an emotional response to trauma/fear/sadness about the earthquake damage.

 Final check: Could it be sense 3 (exclaim)? "I began to cry" in the sense of exclaiming? But the context suggests an emotional breakdown after a traumatic event, and the examples for sense 2 explicitly mention emotional crying ("cried bitterly when she heard the news of his death"). The mention of "880 and the Bay Bridge" refers to the 1989 San Francisco earthquake where part of the Bay Bridge collapsed and the Cypress Street Viaduct (I-880) collapsed. Seeing these disaster images after experiencing the earthquake would cause someone to weep from emotional distress.

 So the answer is 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: evening
Target surface form: evening
Context:
When I realized it was over, I went and stood out in front of the house, waiting and praying for Merrill to come home, shivering as if it were 20 below zero until he got there. Never in my life have I been so frightened. When I saw the pictures of 880 and the Bay Bridge, I began to cry. 5:09 a.m. JROE: The Sunset -LCB- District -RCB- was more or less like a pajama party all <t>evening</t>, lots of people & dogs walking around, drinking beer. 6:50 a.m.

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

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

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

 Context analysis:
 - The text describes events happening at "The Sunset District"
 - It mentions "5:09 a.m." and "6:50 a.m." as timestamps (likely referring to when the messages were sent or when events were observed)
 - The key phrase is: "The Sunset -LCB- District -RCB- was more or less like a pajama party all <t>evening</t>, lots of people & dogs walking around, drinking beer."
 - This describes a social gathering/activity happening during the evening hours
 - People are walking around, drinking beer - this sounds like a social event or period of time spent in a particular way

 Candidate sense analysis:

 1. sense_key=evening%1:28:00:: - "the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)"
    - Synonyms: eve, even, eventide
    - Example: "he enjoyed the evening light across the lake"
    - This refers to the time of day itself, the period of decreasing daylight

 2. sense_key=evening%1:28:01:: - "a later concluding time period"
    - Example: "it was the evening of the Roman Empire"
    - This is metaphorical, referring to a concluding period of something (like an empire), not a literal evening time

 3. sense_key=evening%1:28:02:: - "the early part of night (from dinner until bedtime) spent in a special way"
    - Example: "an evening at the opera"
    - This refers to the time period spent doing something specific/special

 Context clues:
 - "like a pajama party all evening" - suggests a duration of time during which an activity (pajama party style gathering) was happening
 - "lots of people & dogs walking around, drinking beer" - describes activities happening during this time
 - The phrase "all evening" suggests a duration of time spent in a particular manner

 Comparison:
 - Sense 1 focuses on the time of day (late afternoon until nightfall), the natural phenomenon of decreasing daylight
 - Sense 3 focuses on the early part of night spent in a special way (social activities, entertainment)

 The context emphasizes the social aspect - it being like a "pajama party", people walking around, drinking beer. This aligns with sense 3 which involves spending time in a particular way (social gathering). While sense 1 could technically work (referring to the time period), sense 3 is more specific to the usage where "evening" refers to time spent in social recreation or special activities.

 However, looking closely at the example for sense 3: "an evening at the opera" - this is clearly about spending time in a particular way.

 The phrase "all evening" here modifies the description of the district being like a pajama party. It's describing how the evening hours were spent/characterized.

 But wait, looking at sense 1 again: "the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)" - this is the basic temporal meaning.

 Sense 3: "the early part of night (from dinner until bedtime) spent in a special way"

 The context mentions "5:09 a.m." which suggests this is a report from early morning about the previous night/evening. The Sunset District was like a pajama party "all evening".

 Actually, looking at the timestamps:
 - 5:09 a.m. JROE: The Sunset... was more or less like a pajama party all evening...
 - 6:50 a.m.

 This appears to be a message sent at 5:09 a.m. referring to the previous evening.

 The question is: is this sense 1 (the time period itself) or sense 3 (time spent in a special way)?

 The phrase "pajama party all evening" suggests the entire duration of the evening was spent in this manner. This aligns with sense 3's focus on how the time is spent.

 However, sense 1 is the more general, basic sense. But sense 3 exists specifically for contexts where the evening is characterized by specific activities or social occasions.

 Let me look at the examples again:
 - Sense 1: "he enjoyed the evening light across the lake" - focuses on the time of day, light conditions
 - Sense 3: "an evening at the opera" - focuses on the activity/event

 In the target sentence: "like a pajama party all evening" - this is clearly describing the nature/character of the time spent (social, party-like atmosphere).

 Therefore, sense 3 seems most appropriate.

 Wait, I should reconsider. "All evening" could just mean "throughout the evening hours" (sense 1). But the specific mention of it being like a "pajama party" with people walking around and drinking beer suggests a specific type of evening activity.

 Actually, looking at WordNet definitions more carefully:
 - Sense 1: the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
 - Sense 3: the early part of night (from dinner until bedtime) spent in a special way

 The context describes a social scene (pajama party atmosphere, people walking, drinking beer). This fits sense 3's "spent in a special way" - specifically, spent in a social, party-like manner.

 Also, note that sense 3 specifies "early part of night (from dinner until bedtime)" which fits the social context of a "pajama party" (which typically happens in the evening/night).

 Sense 2 is clearly wrong as it's metaphorical (evening of the Roman Empire).

 So the choice is between 1 and 3.

 The key distinction is that sense 3 emphasizes the spending of time in a particular way, while sense 1 is just the time period itself.

 Given the description of activities (pajama party, walking around, drinking beer), this is describing how the evening was spent/characterized, making sense 3 the better choice.

 Final check: The example for sense 3 is "an evening at the opera" - this parallels "a pajama party all evening" - both describe the evening in terms of the activity taking place during it.

 Therefore, the answer should be sense_index: 3.

provider: ModelRun


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

[User]
Target lemma: people
Target surface form: people
Context:
When I realized it was over, I went and stood out in front of the house, waiting and praying for Merrill to come home, shivering as if it were 20 below zero until he got there. Never in my life have I been so frightened. When I saw the pictures of 880 and the Bay Bridge, I began to cry. 5:09 a.m. JROE: The Sunset -LCB- District -RCB- was more or less like a pajama party all evening, lots of <t>people</t> & dogs walking around, drinking beer. 6:50 a.m.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=people%1:14:00:: | definition=(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively | examples=old people; there were at least 200 people in the audience
2. sense_key=people%1:14:01:: | definition=the body of citizens of a state or country | synonyms=citizenry | examples=the Spanish people
3. sense_key=people%1:14:02:: | definition=members of a family line | examples=his people have been farmers for generations; are your people still alive?
4. sense_key=people%1:14:03:: | definition=the common people generally | synonyms=multitude, masses, mass, hoi polloi, the great unwashed | examples=separate the warriors from the mass; power to the people

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 "people" in the given context.

 Context analysis:
 - The passage describes a scene in the Sunset District during/after an earthquake (references to "880 and the Bay Bridge" - likely referring to the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake where the Cypress Street Viaduct on I-880 collapsed and part of the Bay Bridge failed)
 - The specific sentence is: "The Sunset -LCB- District -RCB- was more or less like a pajama party all evening, lots of <t>people</t> & dogs walking around, drinking beer."
 - This describes a general gathering or presence of human beings in a neighborhood during an emergency/disaster situation
 - "Lots of people" refers to a collective group of human beings (men, women, children) walking around

 Candidate sense analysis:
 1. sense_key=people%1:14:00:: | definition=(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively | examples=old people; there were at least 200 people in the audience
    - This is the most general sense referring to any group of human beings collectively
    - Fits "lots of people walking around" - just referring to human beings in general

 2. sense_key=people%1:14:01:: | definition=the body of citizens of a state or country | synonyms=citizenry | examples=the Spanish people
    - This refers to a national or civic group (citizenry)
    - Doesn't fit - not referring to citizens of a country in a political sense

 3. sense_key=people%1:14:02:: | definition=members of a family line | examples=his people have been farmers for generations; are your people still alive?
    - This refers to relatives/family
    - Doesn't fit - not referring to family members

 4. sense_key=people%1:14:03:: | definition=the common people generally | synonyms=multitude, masses, mass, hoi polloi, the great unwashed | examples=separate the warriors from the mass; power to the people
    - This refers to the masses/common people as opposed to elite/classes
    - While "lots of people" could theoretically fit, the context doesn't suggest a contrast between common people and elites
    - The phrase "lots of people" is just describing a quantity of human beings, not specifically the "common people" or "masses" in a sociological sense

 The best fit is sense 1: "(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively"
 - This is the general, collective sense of people
 - The context describes a scene with many individuals walking around - just human beings collectively
 - No indication of citizenship (sense 2), family (sense 3), or the masses/common people distinction (sense 4)

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


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

[User]
Target lemma: dog
Target surface form: dogs
Context:
When I realized it was over, I went and stood out in front of the house, waiting and praying for Merrill to come home, shivering as if it were 20 below zero until he got there. Never in my life have I been so frightened. When I saw the pictures of 880 and the Bay Bridge, I began to cry. 5:09 a.m. JROE: The Sunset -LCB- District -RCB- was more or less like a pajama party all evening, lots of people & <t>dogs</t> walking around, drinking beer. 6:50 a.m.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=dog%1:05:00:: | definition=a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds | synonyms=domestic dog, Canis familiaris | examples=the dog barked all night
2. sense_key=dog%1:18:01:: | definition=a dull unattractive unpleasant girl or woman | synonyms=frump | examples=she got a reputation as a frump; she's a real dog
3. sense_key=dog%1:18:00:: | definition=informal term for a man | examples=you lucky dog
4. sense_key=dog%1:18:02:: | definition=someone who is morally reprehensible | synonyms=cad, bounder, blackguard, hound, heel | examples=you dirty dog
5. sense_key=dog%1:13:01:: | definition=a smooth-textured sausage of minced beef or pork usually smoked; often served on a bread roll | synonyms=frank, frankfurter, hotdog, wiener, wienerwurst, weenie
6. sense_key=dog%1:06:00:: | definition=a hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward | synonyms=pawl, detent, click
7. sense_key=dog%1:06:01:: | definition=metal supports for logs in a fireplace | synonyms=andiron, firedog, dog-iron | examples=the andirons were too hot to touch

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

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

 Context analysis:
 The sentence containing "dogs" is: "The Sunset -LCB- District -RCB- was more or less like a pajama party all evening, lots of people & <t>dogs</t> walking around, drinking beer."

 This describes a scene in the Sunset District that was like a pajama party, with lots of people and dogs walking around and drinking beer. The context suggests actual animals (domestic dogs) walking around with people, likely pets being walked by their owners.

 Candidate sense analysis:
 1. sense_key=dog%1:05:00:: - This is the animal sense (Canis familiaris). Examples mention "the dog barked all night". This fits the context of dogs walking around with people in a neighborhood setting.
 2. sense_key=dog%1:18:01:: - "a dull unattractive unpleasant girl or woman" (frump). Doesn't fit - you wouldn't describe frumps walking around with people at a pajama party in this context.
 3. sense_key=dog%1:18:00:: - "informal term for a man". Doesn't fit - while "people" are mentioned, "dogs" as men doesn't make sense alongside the animal imagery of walking around.
 4. sense_key=dog%1:18:02:: - "someone who is morally reprehensible". Doesn't fit the casual party atmosphere.
 5. sense_key=dog%1:13:01:: - sausage/hotdog. While possible at a party, the phrase "walking around" strongly suggests living beings, not food items. Also "dogs walking around" implies animate subjects.
 6. sense_key=dog%1:06:00:: - mechanical part (pawl/detent). Doesn't fit.
 7. sense_key=dog%1:06:01:: - fireplace supports (andirons). Doesn't fit.

 The context clearly refers to domestic animals (Canis familiaris) being walked around by people in a neighborhood setting during what sounds like an earthquake aftermath or similar event (based on the earlier context about the Bay Bridge and being frightened). The "pajama party" atmosphere with people and dogs walking around drinking beer suggests a communal gathering where residents are outside with their pets.

 Therefore, sense 1 is the correct choice.

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

provider: Phala


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

[User]
Target lemma: walk_around
Target surface form: walking around
Context:
When I realized it was over, I went and stood out in front of the house, waiting and praying for Merrill to come home, shivering as if it were 20 below zero until he got there. Never in my life have I been so frightened. When I saw the pictures of 880 and the Bay Bridge, I began to cry. 5:09 a.m. JROE: The Sunset -LCB- District -RCB- was more or less like a pajama party all evening, lots of people & dogs <t>walking around</t>, drinking beer. 6:50 a.m.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=walk_around%2:38:00:: | definition=walk with no particular goal | synonyms=perambulate, walk about | examples=we were walking around in the garden; after breakfast, she walked about in the park
2. sense_key=walk_around%2:38:01:: | definition=walk around something | synonyms=circumambulate
3. sense_key=walk_around%2:41:00:: | definition=behave in a certain manner or have certain properties | examples=He walks around with his nose in the air; She walks around with this strange boyfriend
4. sense_key=walk_around%2:41:01:: | definition=walk randomly | examples=We were walking around in the neighborhood to see whether we could find an open drugstore

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

reasoning_content:
The user wants me to perform Word Sense Disambiguation for the target lemma "walk_around" with the surface form "walking around" in the given context.

Let me analyze the context:
- The text describes the Sunset District during/after an earthquake (based on references to "880 and the Bay Bridge" which are associated with the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake)
- It describes a scene: "lots of people & dogs walking around, drinking beer"
- This is describing people and dogs moving about in the area, walking with no particular goal or destination, just milling about

Now let's look at the candidate senses:

1. sense_key=walk_around%2:38:00:: | definition=walk with no particular goal | synonyms=perambulate, walk about | examples=we were walking around in the garden; after breakfast, she walked about in the park
   - This fits well: people and dogs walking around with no particular goal, just moving about the neighborhood during the earthquake aftermath. The examples mention walking around in the garden/park, which is similar to walking around in the Sunset District.

2. sense_key=walk_around%2:38:01:: | definition=walk around something | synonyms=circumambulate
   - This implies walking around a specific object or perimeter. The context doesn't suggest they are walking around something specific, just walking around the area generally.

3. sense_key=walk_around%2:41:00:: | definition=behave in a certain manner or have certain properties | examples=He walks around with his nose in the air; She walks around with this strange boyfriend
   - This is about behavior or carrying oneself in a certain way, not about physical walking/movement. The context is clearly about physical movement of people and dogs.

4. sense_key=walk_around%2:41:01:: | definition=walk randomly | examples=We were walking around in the neighborhood to see whether we could find an open drugstore
   - This is close, but the example suggests a purpose (looking for a drugstore), whereas sense 1 emphasizes "no particular goal." In the context, people are just walking around during the earthquake aftermath, drinking beer - it seems more like milling about without a specific destination, which aligns with sense 1.

Comparing sense 1 and sense 4:
- Sense 1: "walk with no particular goal" - fits the context of people just being out and about, socializing, drinking beer, during the earthquake aftermath (like a pajama party atmosphere)
- Sense 4: "walk randomly" with the example of looking for a drugstore - this implies a search or purpose, even if random

The context "lots of people & dogs walking around, drinking beer" suggests casual strolling, milling about, perambulating without a specific destination - which matches sense 1 best.

Also, sense 1 has synonyms "perambulate, walk about" which fit the context of people walking around the neighborhood socially.

Therefore, the best sense is sense 1.

Wait, let me double-check the sense indices. The user wants the "sense_index" which corresponds to the numbered list provided:
1. sense_key=walk_around%2:38:00::
2. sense_key=walk_around%2:38:01::
3. sense_key=walk_around%2:41:00::
4. sense_key=walk_around%2:41:01::

So if I choose sense 1, the answer should be {"sense_index": 1}.

Let me reconsider sense 4. The definition is "walk randomly" and the example is "We were walking around in the neighborhood to see whether we could find an open drugstore." This could be interpreted as walking around aimlessly/randomly in the hope of finding something.

But sense 1 is "walk with no particular goal" with examples of walking in the garden or park.

In the context, people are described as being like a "pajama party all evening" - this suggests casual, social walking without a specific purpose, just enjoying the evening or dealing with the earthquake excitement. They're drinking beer while walking around. This seems more like "walk with no particular goal" (sense 1) than "walk randomly" (sense 4).

Also, looking at the WordNet structure typically:
- walk_around%2:38:00:: is usually the more general sense of walking about
- walk_around%2:38:01:: is circumambulate (walking around something)
- walk_around%2:41:00:: is the idiomatic behavior sense
- walk_around%2:41:01:: might be a specific usage

Actually, looking at the examples again:
Sense 1 examples: "we were walking around in the garden; after breakfast, she walked about in the park"
Sense 4 examples: "We were walking around in the neighborhood to see whether we could find an open drugstore"

The context mentions "The Sunset District" which is a neighborhood. So "walking around" in the Sunset District is similar to "walking around in the neighborhood."

However, in sense 4, the walking has a purpose (finding a drugstore), whereas in the target context, the walking seems to be part of the "pajama party" atmosphere - people are just out and about, socializing, drinking beer. There's no indication they are looking for something or have a destination. It's more like milling about.

Therefore, sense 1 is the best fit.

One more check: could it be sense 3? "behave in a certain manner" - no, that's clearly about behavior/idiosyncrasies, not physical walking.

Could it be sense 2? "walk around something" - no, there's no object being circumambulated.

So it's between 1 and 4. The key distinction is:
- Sense 1: no particular goal (leisurely, strolling)
- Sense 4: randomly (implies a search or aimless wandering with potential purpose)

Given the "pajama party" context and drinking beer, this is leisure activity without a goal, so sense 1.

Final answer: {"sense_index": 1}


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

[User]
Target lemma: drink
Target surface form: drinking
Context:
When I realized it was over, I went and stood out in front of the house, waiting and praying for Merrill to come home, shivering as if it were 20 below zero until he got there. Never in my life have I been so frightened. When I saw the pictures of 880 and the Bay Bridge, I began to cry. 5:09 a.m. JROE: The Sunset -LCB- District -RCB- was more or less like a pajama party all evening, lots of people & dogs walking around, <t>drinking</t> beer. 6:50 a.m.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=drink%2:34:00:: | definition=take in liquids | synonyms=imbibe | examples=The patient must drink several liters each day; The children like to drink soda
2. sense_key=drink%2:34:01:: | definition=consume alcohol | synonyms=booze, fuddle | examples=We were up drinking all night
3. sense_key=drink%2:34:12:: | definition=propose a toast to | synonyms=toast, pledge, salute, wassail | examples=Let us toast the birthday girl!; Let's drink to the New Year
4. sense_key=drink%2:31:00:: | definition=be fascinated or spell-bound by; pay close attention to | synonyms=drink in | examples=The mother drinks in every word of her son on the stage
5. sense_key=drink%2:34:02:: | definition=drink excessive amounts of alcohol; be an alcoholic | synonyms=tope | examples=The husband drinks and beats his wife

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 "drinking" in the given context.

 Context analysis:
 - The passage describes a scene in the Sunset District during an earthquake (references to "880 and the Bay Bridge" suggest Loma Prieta earthquake)
 - People are described as walking around like a "pajama party"
 - The specific phrase is: "lots of people & dogs walking around, drinking beer"
 - They are drinking beer

 Candidate senses:
 1. drink%2:34:00:: - take in liquids (general consumption of liquids)
 2. drink%2:34:01:: - consume alcohol (specifically alcoholic beverages)
 3. drink%2:34:12:: - propose a toast to (ceremonial drinking)
 4. drink%2:31:00:: - be fascinated or spell-bound by (metaphorical)
 5. drink%2:34:02:: - drink excessive amounts of alcohol; be an alcoholic (habitual excessive drinking)

 Analysis:
 - The object is "beer", which is an alcoholic beverage
 - Sense 1 (take in liquids) is too general. While technically correct that beer is a liquid, the specific context of drinking beer usually maps to sense 2 when the alcohol aspect is relevant.
 - Sense 2 (consume alcohol) fits perfectly because beer is an alcoholic beverage and people are consuming it.
 - Sense 3 (propose a toast) doesn't fit - there's no indication of toasting, just people walking around drinking.
 - Sense 4 (metaphorical) doesn't fit - this is literal consumption.
 - Sense 5 (excessive drinking/alcoholic) doesn't fit - the context suggests casual drinking during a pajama party-like atmosphere, not excessive drinking or alcoholism.

 The best sense is sense 2: consume alcohol.

 Wait, let me double-check the sense keys:
 - sense_key=drink%2:34:01:: | definition=consume alcohol | synonyms=booze, fuddle | examples=We were up drinking all night

 Yes, this matches. The context mentions "drinking beer" - beer contains alcohol, so this is consuming alcohol.

 However, I should consider if sense 1 could be correct. Sense 1 is "take in liquids" which is more general. But given that:
 1. Beer is specifically an alcoholic beverage
 2. Sense 2 exists specifically for consuming alcohol
 3. The examples for sense 2 include "We were up drinking all night" which implies drinking alcohol in a social setting, similar to the "pajama party" context here

 Sense 2 is the most specific and appropriate choice.

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

provider: DeepInfra


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

[User]
Target lemma: sit_down
Target surface form: sitting down
Context:
5:09 a.m. JROE: The Sunset -LCB- District -RCB- was more or less like a pajama party all evening, lots of people & dogs walking around, drinking beer. 6:50 a.m. CAROLG: I was just <t>sitting down</t> to meet with some new therapy clients, a couple, and the building started shaking like crazy. It's a flimsy structure, built up on supports, and it was really rocking around.

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

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

reasoning_content:
 The user wants me to perform Word Sense Disambiguation (WSD) on the target lemma "sit_down" with the surface form "sitting down" in the given context.

 Let me analyze the context:
 - At 6:50 a.m., CAROLG says: "I was just sitting down to meet with some new therapy clients..."
 - This describes the action of taking a seat/positioning oneself to begin a meeting or activity.

 Now let's look at the candidate senses:

 1. sense_key=sit_down%2:38:00:: | definition=take a seat | synonyms=sit
    - This sense refers to the action of assuming a sitting position, taking a seat for oneself.
    - Example: "I sat down on the chair"

 2. sense_key=sit_down%2:35:00:: | definition=show to a seat; assign a seat for | synonyms=seat, sit | examples=The host seated me next to Mrs. Smith
    - This is a transitive sense where the subject causes someone else to sit down (seating someone).
    - The example shows "The host seated me" - this is about showing/assigning a seat to someone else.

 3. sense_key=sit_down%2:35:03:: | definition=be seated | synonyms=sit
    - This sense means to be in a seated state or position.

 Context analysis:
 The sentence is "I was just sitting down to meet with some new therapy clients..."
 - The subject "I" is performing the action on themselves (intransitive)
 - It describes the act of assuming a sitting position ("taking a seat") in order to begin the meeting
 - It's not about showing someone else to a seat (that would be sense 2, transitive)
 - Between sense 1 (take a seat) and sense 3 (be seated):
   - "Sitting down" in this context describes the action of beginning to sit, taking a seat to start the meeting
   - Sense 1 "take a seat" fits better because it captures the transition/action of assuming the seated position
   - Sense 3 "be seated" suggests a state of already being seated

 Actually, looking more carefully at WordNet senses for "sit_down":
 - Sense 1: "take a seat" - This is the action of sitting down, assuming a seated position
 - Sense 3: "be seated" - This is being in a seated state

 In the context "I was just sitting down to meet...", this describes the act of taking a seat/preparing to sit, which aligns with sense 1 (take a seat).

 However, I need to be careful. Let me reconsider the WordNet sense distinctions:

 In WordNet:
 - sit_down%2:38:00:: typically maps to the sense of assuming a sitting position (taking a seat)
 - sit_down%2:35:03:: is "be seated" which might be more about the state

 But looking at the sentence: "I was just sitting down to meet..."
 This is describing the action of getting into a seated position in order to begin the meeting. This is clearly the sense of "take a seat" (sense 1), not "be seated" (sense 3), and definitely not "show to a seat" (sense 2).

 Actually, looking at the sense keys:
 - 2:38:00 - verb of motion/position (38 = verb.motion or similar)
 - 2:35:00 - verb.contact (35 typically = verb.contact)
 - 2:35:03 - verb.contact

 Wait, looking at standard WordNet lexicographer file codes:
 - 2:38:00 would be verb.body or verb.motion?
 Actually, standard format is:
 - 2:35 is usually verb.contact
 - 2:38 might be verb.motion?

 Let me reconsider based on the definitions provided:
 1. "take a seat" - this is the action of sitting oneself down
 2. "show to a seat; assign a seat for" - transitive, causing someone else to sit
 3. "be seated" - the state of being seated

 In the sentence "I was just sitting down to meet with some new therapy clients":
 - The speaker is performing the action on themselves
 - They are in the process of assuming a seated position (taking a seat)
 - This is not about being already seated (sense 3), but the act of sitting down
 - This is not transitive (sense 2)

 So between sense 1 and sense 3:
 - "Take a seat" (sense 1) emphasizes the action of assuming the position
 - "Be seated" (sense 3) emphasizes the state

 "Sitting down" in past progressive "was sitting down" suggests the action/process of taking a seat. This aligns with sense 1.

 But I should double-check if sense 3 could fit. "Be seated" can be used in similar contexts, but "take a seat" is the more active sense that fits "sitting down to [do something]".

 Actually, looking at examples, "sitting down to meet" is about the action of getting seated in order to begin. This is definitely sense 1.

 Wait, I want to verify the indices. The user lists:
 1. sense_key=sit_down%2:38:00::
 2. sense_key=sit_down%2:35:00::
 3. sense_key=sit_down%2:35:03::

 In WordNet, for verb frames:
 - sit down has senses:
   - sit_down%2:38:00:: (take a seat, sit down) - intransitive
   - sit_down%2:35:00:: (seat, sit, sit down) - transitive (to seat someone)
   - sit_down%2:35:03:: (sit down) - ??

 Actually, checking WordNet structure mentally:
 - sit_down%2:38:00:: is "take a seat" (as listed)
 - sit_down%2:35:00:: is "show to a seat; assign a seat for" (as listed)
 - sit_down%2:35:03:: is "be seated"

 "Be seated" can mean "sit down" (imperative) or describing the state.

 In "I was just sitting down", this is clearly the progressive form of the action of taking a seat.

 However, I need to be careful. In some WordNet versions, sense 3 (2:35:03) might be the intransitive "sit down" meaning to assume a sitting position, while sense 1 is different?

 Actually, looking at the definitions again:
 1. take a seat
 3. be seated

 "Take a seat" is more active - the act of sitting down.
 "Be seated" is the state.

 But "sitting down" can describe either the process of assuming the position or being in the position. However, "I was just sitting down to meet..." strongly suggests the action of getting ready to meet by taking a seat.

 I think sense 1 is correct.

 But wait, looking at synonyms:
 1. sit
 3. sit

 Both have "sit" as synonyms.

 Let me reconsider the context one more time. The speaker is a therapist meeting with clients. "I was just sitting down to meet..." - this is describing the moment of beginning to sit or having just sat down to start the session.

 In WordNet, the most common sense of "sit down" as an intransitive verb meaning to assume a sitting position is sense 1 (2:38:00).

 Sense 3 (2:35:03) with definition "be seated" might be a different usage. Actually, looking at the verb frames, 2:38 is likely verb.motion or verb.body, while 2:35 is verb.contact.

 Taking a seat is a motion/position change (sense 1).
 Being seated is a state.

 Since "sitting down" describes the transition/action in this context, sense 1 is appropriate.

 Final check: Could it be sense 2? No, that's transitive "The host seated me" - the subject is causing someone else to sit. Here "I" am sitting myself down.

 Therefore: sense_index = 1

 Wait, I want to double-check the specific sense keys provided in the prompt to make sure I'm interpreting the indices correctly as listed.

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

 Index 1: take a seat
 Index 2: show to a seat (transitive)
 Index 3: be seated

 In the sentence "I was just sitting down to meet...", is the meaning "take a seat" or "be seated"?

 "Sitting down" here means assuming the seated position to begin the meeting. This is the act of taking a seat. So sense 1.

 However, "be seated" could also fit if interpreted as "placing oneself in a seated position." But "take a seat" is the more accurate definition for the action described.

 Actually, looking carefully at WordNet, I recall that "sit down" has:
 - sense 1: take a seat (as in "Please sit down")
 - sense 2: seat someone else
 - sense 3: perhaps "sit down" as in "The audience sat down" (be seated)?

 But the progressive "was sitting down" emphasizes the action/process, which aligns with "take a seat" (sense 1).

 I will go with sense 1.

 Wait, looking at the examples and typical usage, "sitting down to [do something]" is an idiomatic expression meaning "getting ready to do something by taking a seat." This aligns with sense 1 (take a seat).

 Final answer: {"sense_index": 1}

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