[User]
Which numbered sense of "material" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: For months the Johns Hopkins researchers, using gene probes, experimentally crawled down the length of chromosome 17, looking for the smallest common bit of genetic <t>material</t> lost in all tumor cells.

Senses:
1. definition=the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object | examples=coal is a hard black material
2. definition=information (data or ideas or observations) that can be used or reworked into a finished form | examples=the archives provided rich material for a definitive biography
3. definition=artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers | examples=the fabric in the curtains was light and semitransparent
4. definition=things needed for doing or making something | examples=writing materials
5. definition=a person judged suitable for admission or employment | examples=he was university material

reasoning_content:
The user wants me to identify which sense of the word "material" is used in the given sentence. The word is marked with <t></t> tags in the sentence.

 Sentence: "For months the Johns Hopkins researchers, using gene probes, experimentally crawled down the length of chromosome 17, looking for the smallest common bit of genetic <t>material</t> lost in all tumor cells."

 The sentence is talking about genetic material. Let me look at the senses:

 1. "the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object" - example: coal is a hard black material
 2. "information (data or ideas or observations) that can be used or reworked into a finished form" - example: the archives provided rich material for a definitive biography
 3. "artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers" - example: the fabric in the curtains was light and semitransparent
 4. "things needed for doing or making something" - example: writing materials
 5. "a person judged suitable for admission or employment" - example: he was university material

 In the sentence, "genetic material" refers to the physical substance that makes up genes - DNA. This is referring to the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object (or in this case, biological substance).

 Sense 1 says "the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object." Genetic material (DNA) is a tangible substance that makes up chromosomes and cells.

 Let me double-check the other senses:
 - Sense 2 is about information/data/ideas - while genetic material carries information, the word "material" here refers to the physical substance (DNA), not the information content itself in the abstract sense.
 - Sense 3 is clearly about fabric/textiles - not relevant.
 - Sense 4 is about supplies/tools needed for a task - not relevant.
 - Sense 5 is about people being suitable for something - not relevant.

 So sense 1 is the correct answer. Genetic material refers to the physical substance (DNA) that makes up the chromosome.

 Wait, let me reconsider sense 1 carefully. The definition says "the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object." Is DNA considered a "physical object"? Well, chromosomes are physical structures, and genetic material is the substance that makes them up. The example given is "coal is a hard black material" - coal is a substance.

 Genetic material is definitely a tangible substance. It fits sense 1.

 Actually, looking at standard dictionary definitions, "material" in the sense of "genetic material" usually falls under the definition of "the substance or substances of which a thing is made or composed." That's sense 1.

 So the answer should be 1.


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[User]
Which numbered sense of "lose" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: For months the Johns Hopkins researchers, using gene probes, experimentally crawled down the length of chromosome 17, looking for the smallest common bit of genetic material <t>lost</t> in all tumor cells.

Senses:
1. definition=fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense | examples=She lost her purse when she left it unattended on her seat
2. definition=fail to win | examples=We lost the battle but we won the war
3. definition=suffer the loss of a person through death or removal | examples=She lost her husband in the war
4. definition=place (something) where one cannot find it again | examples=I misplaced my eyeglasses
5. definition=miss from one's possessions; lose sight of | examples=I've lost my glasses again!
6. definition=allow to go out of sight | examples=The detective lost the man he was shadowing after he had to stop at a red light
7. definition=fail to make money in a business; make a loss or fail to profit | examples=I lost thousands of dollars on that bad investment!
8. definition=fail to get or obtain | examples=I lost the opportunity to spend a year abroad
9. definition=retreat
10. definition=fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind | examples=I missed that remark
11. definition=be set at a disadvantage | examples=This author really suffers in translation

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reasoning_content:
The user wants me to identify which numbered sense of "lose" is used in the given sentence.

 Sentence: "For months the Johns Hopkins researchers, using gene probes, experimentally crawled down the length of chromosome 17, looking for the smallest common bit of genetic material <t>lost</t> in all tumor cells."

 The word "lost" here refers to genetic material that is missing or no longer present in the tumor cells. This is about genetic material that has been removed or is absent from the cells.

 Let me look at the senses:

 1. fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense - This could fit. The genetic material is no longer possessed by the cells; they have ceased to have it.

 2. fail to win - Not relevant here. Not about winning/losing a competition.

 3. suffer the loss of a person through death or removal - This is specifically about people, not genetic material.

 4. place (something) where one cannot find it again - This implies misplacing something. Genetic material isn't "misplaced" in this sense; it's deleted or missing.

 5. miss from one's possessions; lose sight of - Similar to #1 but more about not having something in one's possession anymore.

 6. allow to go out of sight - Not relevant.

 7. fail to make money in a business - Not relevant.

 8. fail to get or obtain - Not quite. The cells had the genetic material and then lost it, or it's missing. It's not that they failed to obtain it.

 9. retreat - Not relevant.

 10. fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind - Not relevant.

 11. be set at a disadvantage - Not the primary meaning here.

 Now, looking at #1: "fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense"

 The genetic material is something that the cells have ceased to have. In the context of tumor cells, genetic material is often deleted or lost (as in "loss of heterozygosity" or chromosomal deletions). The cells no longer have that genetic material.

 Sense #1 says "cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense." The genetic material is physical (though microscopic), and the cells have ceased to have it.

 Sense #5 says "miss from one's possessions; lose sight of" - this is similar but implies the subject is actively looking for it or noticing its absence from their possessions.

 Actually, looking more carefully:

 Sense 1: "fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense"
 Example: "She lost her purse when she left it unattended on her seat" - This is about no longer having possession of something.

 Sense 5: "miss from one's possessions; lose sight of"
 Example: "I've lost my glasses again!" - This is similar but emphasizes the current state of not having it.

 But wait, in the sentence, the genetic material is described as being "lost in all tumor cells." This means the tumor cells have lost the genetic material - they no longer possess it.

 However, there's a nuance. In genetics, when we say genetic material is "lost," we mean it has been deleted or removed from the genome. The cells no longer have that genetic material.

 Let me look at the definitions again carefully.

 Sense 1: "fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense"
 This seems like the best fit. The tumor cells have ceased to have (no longer possess) that bit of genetic material.

 Sense 5: "miss from one's possessions; lose sight of" - This could also work, but "lose sight of" doesn't fit well for genetic material in cells.

 Actually, looking at the example for #5: "I've lost my glasses again!" - this is about the speaker not having the glasses anymore (can't find them).

 But in the sentence, the genetic material is permanently gone from the cells (deleted). It's not just misplaced; it's been removed or lost through genetic mutation/deletion.

 Sense 1 "cease to have" captures this best. The cells have ceased to have that genetic material.

 Wait, let me check if there's a more specific sense. The sentence says "the smallest common bit of genetic material lost in all tumor cells." This is describing genetic material that is absent or missing from the tumor cells.

 Actually, looking at the definitions again:

 1. fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
 5. miss from one's possessions; lose sight of

 These are similar. But #1 is about the act of losing or the state of no longer having something. #5 is more about being unable to find something that you possess.

 In genetics, when material is "lost," it means it's been deleted - the cell no longer has it. This is a cessation of possession.

 But let me check the examples again:
 1. "She lost her purse when she left it unattended on her seat" - She no longer has the purse.
 5. "I've lost my glasses again!" - I can't find my glasses (but I still possess them, I just don't know where they are).

 Actually, in example #5, "miss from one's possessions" suggests it's not in one's possession anymore. But the example "I've lost my glasses again" suggests they are misplaced.

 However, in the biological context, "lost" genetic material means it has been deleted or removed - the cell no longer has it. This is permanent loss, not misplacement.

 Looking at #1: "cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense" - this fits perfectly. The cells have ceased to physically have that genetic material.

 Looking at the other options:
 - #3 is specifically about people (death)
 - #4 is about misplacing
 - #8 is about failing to obtain
 - #10 is about perception

 So #1 seems correct.

 But wait, I should also consider #5: "miss from one's possessions"

 Actually, looking at standard dictionary definitions for "lose" in the context of genetics/medical:
 - "Loss of genetic material" means deletion or removal of DNA sequences.

 The WordNet senses provided seem to be from WordNet (based on the format). Let me think about WordNet specifically.

 In WordNet, "lose" has several senses:
 1. fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
 2. fail to win
 3. suffer the loss of a person through death or removal
 4. place (something) where one cannot find it again (synonym: misplace)
 5. miss from one's possessions; lose sight of
 6. allow to go out of sight
 7. fail to make money in a business; make a loss or fail to profit
 8. fail to get or obtain
 9. retreat
 10. fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
 11. be set at a disadvantage

 In the sentence: "genetic material lost in all tumor cells"

 This is a passive construction: "genetic material [that was] lost"

 The genetic material is no longer present in the tumor cells. The cells have lost it.

 Is it sense 1 or sense 5?

 Sense 1 example: "She lost her purse" - She had it, now she doesn't.
 Sense 5 example: "I've lost my glasses" - I had them, now I can't find them.

 The key difference is that sense 4 (misplace) and sense 5 seem to involve not knowing where something is, whereas sense 1 is simply no longer having it.

 Actually, looking at the exact wording:
 Sense 4: "place (something) where one cannot find it again" - I misplaced my eyeglasses
 Sense 5: "miss from one's possessions; lose sight of" - I've lost my glasses again!

 Wait, both #4 and #5 could apply to glasses. But #4 specifically says "misplaced" and is about placing something where it can't be found. #5 is "miss from one's possessions."

 In biology, when genetic material is lost, it's not misplaced - it's deleted. The cell no longer has it in its genome.

 Sense 1: "cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense" - This captures the meaning perfectly. The tumor cells have ceased to have that physical bit of genetic material.

 Sense 5 could also work: "miss from one's possessions" - the genetic material is missing from the cell's genetic possessions. But "lose sight of" is part of that definition, which doesn't fit.

 Actually, looking carefully at sense 5: "miss from one's possessions; lose sight of"
 The semicolon suggests these are closely related or the definition encompasses both. "Lose sight of" is metaphorical or literal visual loss. "Miss from one's possessions" means to no longer have something in one's possession.

 But sense 1 is "fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have" which is more general and fits better for genetic material that has been deleted.

 Also, the example for #1 ("She lost her purse") is about permanently no longer having something (at least for the time being). The example for #5 ("I've lost my glasses again") suggests a temporary misplacement.

 In cancer genetics, "lost" genetic material refers to deletions - permanent loss. So sense 1 is better.

 However, I want to double-check sense 8: "fail to get or obtain"
 Example: "I lost the opportunity to spend a year abroad"
 This is about failing to acquire something. But the tumor cells presumably had the genetic material (inherited in the genome) and then lost it during tumorigenesis, or the normal cells have it and the tumor cells lost it. Actually, looking at the sentence: it says genetic material "lost in all tumor cells" - comparing to normal cells, the tumor cells have lost (deleted) that material. So they had it (or their progenitor cells had it) and lost it. Not that they failed to obtain it.

 So #8 is not correct.

 Let me reconsider #1 vs #5 one more time.

 The phrase is "genetic material lost in all tumor cells"
 This is a reduced relative clause: "genetic material [that is/was] lost in all tumor cells"

 If we think about the cell as the subject: "The tumor cells lost the genetic material"

 What does "The tumor cells lost the genetic material" mean?
 It means the cells no longer have the genetic material.

 WordNet sense 1: "fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have"
 WordNet sense 5: "miss from one's possessions; lose sight of"

 Actually, looking at WordNet online or standard lexicographic resources:
 Sense 1 is usually the general sense of no longer having something.
 Sense 5 (in some versions) might be specific to "lose" as in "lose one's possessions."

 But the key is the phrase "cease to have" in sense 1. This is exactly what happens with genetic deletions - the material ceases to be present/had.

 I think the answer is 1.

 Wait, I should check if there's any chance it's sense 10: "fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind"
 No, the researchers are looking for the material that is lost (missing), not failing to perceive it.

 Sense 11: "be set at a disadvantage" - "This author really suffers in translation"
 The sentence is not saying the genetic material is at a disadvantage. It's saying the material is gone.

 So between 1 and 5, I think 1 is the better choice because:
 1. "Cease to have" accurately describes genetic deletion
 2. Sense 5 includes "lose sight of" which is not applicable
 3. The example for 1 (losing a purse) is about the object being gone, not misplaced
 4. The example for 5 (losing glasses) is about misplacement

 Actually, looking at the example for #4: "I misplaced my eyeglasses" - that's misplacement.
 Looking at the example for #5: "I've lost my glasses again!" - this could be misplacement or permanent loss, but usually implies misplacement.

 But in the context of the definitions:
 #4 definition: "place (something) where one cannot find it again"
 #5 definition: "miss from one's possessions; lose sight of"

 Hmm, #4 is specifically about misplacing (placing somewhere and forgetting where).
 #5 is about the state of not having it in one's possession.

 Actually, I think #5 "miss from one's possessions" is quite close. But #1 "cease to have" is also close.

 Let me look for clues in the exact WordNet definitions.

 In WordNet 3.0 or similar:
 lose.v.01: fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
 lose.v.02: fail to win
 lose.v.03: suffer the loss of a person through death or removal
 lose.v.04: place (something) where one cannot find it again; "I misplaced my eyeglasses"
 lose.v.05: miss from one's possessions; lose sight of; "I've lost my glasses again!"
 lose.v.06: allow to go out of sight
 lose.v.07: fail to make money in a business; make a loss or fail to profit
 lose.v.08: fail to get or obtain; "I lost the opportunity to spend a year abroad"
 lose.v.09: retreat
 lose.v.10: fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind; "I missed that remark"
 lose.v.11: be set at a disadvantage

 The distinction between v.01 and v.05 is subtle.
 v.01: cease to have
 v.05: miss from one's possessions; lose sight of

 "Miss from one's possessions" means it's not in your possessions anymore - you've lost it.
 "Cease to have" means you no longer have it.

 These are very similar. But v.05 has the additional meaning "lose sight of" which implies visual tracking.
 v.01 is more general.

 In the context of genetic material in cells, "cease to have" (v.01) is the most accurate. The cells have ceased to possess that genetic material.

 Also, looking at the example for v.01: "She lost her purse when she left it unattended on her seat" - the purse is no longer in her possession.
 For v.05: "I've lost my glasses again!" - The glasses are not in my possession currently (I don't know where they are).

 Actually, both could work, but v.01 is the primary, general sense of losing possession of something. v.05 seems to be about the current status of missing from possession or losing sight.

 Moreover, in biological contexts, WordNet typically maps "loss" or "lost" to sense 1 when referring to tissues, cells, or parts losing components.

 Therefore, I believe the answer is 1.

 Let me double-check once more if any other sense could fit.
 Could it be sense 8? "fail to get or obtain" - No, because the material was there and was lost, not that they failed to get it.
 Could it be sense 3? "suffer the loss of a person" - No, it's genetic material, not a person.
 Could it be sense 10? No.

 Sense 1 is the correct answer.

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[User]
Which numbered sense of "cell" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: For months the Johns Hopkins researchers, using gene probes, experimentally crawled down the length of chromosome 17, looking for the smallest common bit of genetic material lost in all tumor <t>cells</t>.

Senses:
1. definition=any small compartment | examples=the cells of a honeycomb
2. definition=(biology) the basic structural and functional unit of all organisms; they may exist as independent units of life (as in monads) or may form colonies or tissues as in higher plants and animals
3. definition=a device that delivers an electric current as the result of a chemical reaction
4. definition=a small unit serving as part of or as the nucleus of a larger political movement
5. definition=a hand-held mobile radiotelephone for use in an area divided into small sections, each with its own short-range transmitter/receiver
6. definition=small room in which a monk or nun lives
7. definition=a room where a prisoner is kept

reasoning_content:
The user wants me to identify which sense of the word "cell" is used in the given sentence. Let me analyze the sentence:

"For months the Johns Hopkins researchers, using gene probes, experimentally crawled down the length of chromosome 17, looking for the smallest common bit of genetic material lost in all tumor <t>cells</t>."

The context is about:
- Johns Hopkins researchers (medical/biological research)
- Gene probes
- Chromosome 17
- Genetic material
- Tumor cells

This is clearly a biological context. The word "cells" here refers to biological cells - specifically tumor cells, which are biological cells that have become cancerous.

Let me look at the definitions:

1. any small compartment (like honeycomb cells) - This is a structural/geometric sense.
2. (biology) the basic structural and functional unit of all organisms - This matches the biological context.
3. device that delivers electric current (battery cell) - Electrical context.
4. small unit of political movement - Political context.
5. mobile radiotelephone - Communication device.
6. small room for monk/nun - Religious/architectural context.
7. room where prisoner is kept - Prison context.

The sentence is talking about tumor cells in a biological/genetic research context. This is clearly sense #2.

The answer should be just the number: 2

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[User]
Which numbered sense of "piece" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: Such a <t>piece</t> of DNA would probably constitute a gene.

Senses:
1. definition=a separate part of a whole | examples=an important piece of the evidence
2. definition=an item that is an instance of some type | examples=he designed a new piece of equipment
3. definition=a portion of a natural object | examples=they analyzed the river into three parts
4. definition=a musical work that has been created | examples=the composition is written in four movements
5. definition=an instance of some kind | examples=it was a nice piece of work
6. definition=an artistic or literary composition | examples=he wrote an interesting piece on Iran
7. definition=a portable gun | examples=he wore his firearm in a shoulder holster
8. definition=a serving that has been cut from a larger portion | examples=a piece of pie
9. definition=a distance | examples=it is down the road a piece
10. definition=a work of art of some artistic value | examples=this store sells only objets d'art
11. definition=a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition | examples=he was here for a little while
12. definition=a share of something | examples=a slice of the company's revenue
13. definition=game equipment consisting of an object used in playing certain board games | examples=he taught me to set up the men on the chess board

reasoning_content:
The user wants me to identify which numbered sense of "piece" is used in the sentence: "Such a <t>piece</t> of DNA would probably constitute a gene."

 Let me analyze the sentence:
 - "Such a piece of DNA" refers to a portion or segment of DNA
 - The context is biological/genetic - talking about DNA and genes

 Now let me look at the senses:

 1. definition=a separate part of a whole | examples=an important piece of the evidence
    - This could fit. DNA is a whole, and a piece is a separate part of it.

 2. definition=an item that is an instance of some type | examples=he designed a new piece of equipment
    - This seems more about manufactured items or types. Not quite right for DNA.

 3. definition=a portion of a natural object | examples=they analyzed the river into three parts
    - DNA is a natural object (biological molecule). A piece of DNA would be a portion of this natural object.
    - This seems like a strong candidate.

 4. definition=a musical work that has been created
    - Not relevant to DNA.

 5. definition=an instance of some kind | examples=it was a nice piece of work
    - Could work for "piece of work", but "piece of DNA" is more about physical portion.

 6. definition=an artistic or literary composition
    - Not relevant.

 7. definition=a portable gun
    - Not relevant.

 8. definition=a serving that has been cut from a larger portion | examples=a piece of pie
    - This is about food servings. DNA isn't food here.

 9. definition=a distance
    - Not relevant.

 10. definition=a work of art of some artistic value
    - Not relevant.

 11. definition=a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition
    - Time-related, not relevant.

 12. definition=a share of something | examples=a slice of the company's revenue
    - This is more about abstract shares or divisions of ownership/benefit. Could work but less precise than sense 3.

 13. definition=game equipment consisting of an object used in playing certain board games
    - Not relevant.

 Now comparing sense 1 and sense 3:
 - Sense 1: "a separate part of a whole" - very general
 - Sense 3: "a portion of a natural object" - more specific, and DNA is definitely a natural object

 The example for sense 3 is: "they analyzed the river into three parts" - this involves dividing a natural thing (river) into parts.

 DNA is a biological molecule, a natural object. So "a piece of DNA" would be "a portion of a natural object."

 However, sense 1 is also plausible: "a separate part of a whole" where DNA is the whole.

 But looking at the example for sense 1: "an important piece of the evidence" - this is more abstract.
 Looking at sense 3 example: "they analyzed the river into three parts" - this is physical/natural.

 DNA is a physical, natural object (a molecule). So sense 3 seems most accurate.

 Let me double-check sense 5: "an instance of some kind" - example "it was a nice piece of work". This is more idiomatic.

 Actually, looking at typical dictionary definitions for "piece":
 - When we say "a piece of DNA", we mean a segment or fragment of the DNA molecule.
 - DNA is a natural object (it's a molecule found in nature).
 - Therefore, sense 3 "a portion of a natural object" fits best.

 Sense 1 is too general and usually applies to more abstract wholes or man-made things, though it can apply broadly.
 Sense 3 specifically mentions "natural object" which DNA definitely is.

 The answer should be 3.

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[User]
Which numbered sense of "probably" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: Such a piece of DNA would <t>probably</t> constitute a gene.

Senses:
1. definition=with considerable certainty; without much doubt | examples=He is probably out of the country
2. definition=easy to believe on the basis of available evidence | examples=he talked plausibly before the committee

reasoning_content:
 The user is asking me to identify which sense of the word "probably" is used in the given sentence. The sentence is: "Such a piece of DNA would <t>probably</t> constitute a gene."

There are two senses provided:
1. "with considerable certainty; without much doubt" - example: "He is probably out of the country"
2. "easy to believe on the basis of available evidence" - example: "he talked plausibly before the committee"

Let me analyze the sentence: "Such a piece of DNA would probably constitute a gene."

In this context, "probably" is being used to indicate likelihood or high probability - suggesting that it is likely that the piece of DNA would constitute a gene, with considerable certainty but not absolute certainty.

Sense 1 fits best here: "with considerable certainty; without much doubt"

Sense 2 seems to be more about "plausibility" or believability based on evidence, which is slightly different. The example for sense 2 uses "plausibly" which suggests something appears true or reasonable, but "probably" in the target sentence is indicating probability/ likelihood.

Actually, looking more carefully at sense 2: "easy to believe on the basis of available evidence" - this sounds like it could be similar to "plausibly." But "probably" typically means "most likely" or "with high probability."

In the sentence "Such a piece of DNA would probably constitute a gene," the word is indicating that there is a high likelihood or considerable certainty that the DNA piece constitutes a gene.

Sense 1 is the standard definition of "probably" meaning "in all likelihood" or "most likely."

Sense 2 seems to be defining "plausibly" or possibly confusing "probably" with "plausibly." Actually, looking at the example for sense 2: "he talked plausibly before the committee" - wait, the example uses "plausibly" not "probably." This suggests sense 2 might be a definition of "plausibly" rather than sense 2 of "probably."

But regardless, in the sentence provided, "probably" is used to indicate high probability or likelihood - "with considerable certainty; without much doubt."

So the answer should be 1.

Let me double-check:
- Sense 1: "with considerable certainty; without much doubt" - This matches the usage in the DNA sentence, where it's saying that it is likely/to be expected that such a DNA piece would constitute a gene.
- Sense 2: "easy to believe on the basis of available evidence" - This seems more like a definition of "plausibly." While "probably" can overlap with this, the specific phrasing and the example using "plausibly" suggests this is a different word or a different sense that doesn't fit here.

Actually, looking at wordnet or similar lexical databases, sense 2 might be an attempt to capture a nuance, but in standard usage, "probably" in the sentence is clearly indicating likelihood/probability, not plausibility.

The answer is 1.

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[User]
Which numbered sense of "constitute" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: Such a piece of DNA would probably <t>constitute</t> a gene.

Senses:
1. definition=form or compose | examples=This money is my only income
2. definition=create and charge with a task or function | examples=nominate a committee
3. definition=to compose or represent: | examples=This wall forms the background of the stage setting
4. definition=set up or lay the groundwork for | examples=establish a new department

reasoning_content:
The user wants me to identify which numbered sense of "constitute" is used in the given sentence.

 Sentence: "Such a piece of DNA would probably <t>constitute</t> a gene."

 Let me analyze the meaning here. The sentence is saying that a piece of DNA would form or compose a gene, or make up a gene.

 Now let's look at the senses:

 1. definition=form or compose | examples=This money is my only income
    - This seems to fit. "Constitute" here means to form, make up, or compose something.

 2. definition=create and charge with a task or function | examples=nominate a committee
    - This is about establishing or creating something with a specific purpose, like constituting a committee. Doesn't fit the DNA/gene context.

 3. definition=to compose or represent: | examples=This wall forms the background of the stage setting
    - This is very similar to sense 1. "Compose or represent" - the example shows something forming part of a larger whole.

 4. definition=set up or lay the groundwork for | examples=establish a new department
    - This is about establishing or founding something. Doesn't fit.

 Now I need to distinguish between sense 1 and sense 3, as they seem similar.

 Sense 1: "form or compose" - This money is my only income. (The money forms/composes the income)
 Sense 3: "to compose or represent" - This wall forms the background...

 Actually, looking at standard dictionary definitions, "constitute" in the sense of "form or make up" is the primary meaning.

 In the sentence "Such a piece of DNA would probably constitute a gene," the meaning is that the DNA piece would form or compose a gene, or be equivalent to a gene.

 Let me think about the subtle differences:
 - Sense 1 focuses on forming or composing (the parts make up the whole)
 - Sense 3 focuses on composing or representing (this thing is/part of that thing)

 Actually, looking at WordNet or similar lexical databases (which this format resembles):
 - Sense 1 usually corresponds to the "form, compose, make up" meaning
 - Sense 3 might be specifically about representation

 Wait, the example for sense 3 is "This wall forms the background of the stage setting" - this is about something constituting or forming a part of something else.

 But in the DNA sentence, "a piece of DNA would constitute a gene" - this means the DNA piece forms or is equivalent to a gene. A gene is made up of DNA, so a piece of DNA could constitute (form/make up) a gene.

 Actually, looking more carefully: "Such a piece of DNA would probably constitute a gene" - this suggests that the DNA piece would be or form a gene.

 Sense 1: "form or compose" - This is the most direct match. The DNA forms/composes a gene.
 Sense 3: "to compose or represent" - This is also close.

 But looking at the examples:
 Sense 1 example: "This money is my only income" - the money constitutes the income.
 Sense 3 example: "This wall forms the background of the stage setting" - the wall constitutes the background.

 Hmm, both seem applicable. But typically in WordNet:
 - Sense 1: constitute, represent, make up, comprise, be - "This money is my only income"
 - Sense 3: form, constitute, make - "This wall forms the background..."

 Wait, let me reconsider the DNA sentence. "Such a piece of DNA would probably constitute a gene."

 This means that the DNA piece would be a gene, or form a gene.

 Actually, looking at standard WordNet senses for "constitute":
 1. constitute, represent, make up, comprise, be - form or compose
 2. appoint, name, nominate, constitute - create and charge with a task or function
 3. form, constitute, make - to compose or represent
 4. establish, found, plant, constitute, institute - set up or lay the groundwork for

 Between sense 1 and sense 3:
 - Sense 1 is about the relationship of parts to whole (composition)
 - Sense 3 is about forming or making something

 In "This money is my only income" - the money makes up the income.
 In "This wall forms the background" - the wall makes up the background.

 In "Such a piece of DNA would constitute a gene" - the DNA piece would form/make up a gene.

 Both 1 and 3 seem possible, but sense 1 is the broader "form or compose" while sense 3 is specifically "to compose or represent".

 Actually, looking at the exact wording:
 Sense 1: "form or compose"
 Sense 3: "to compose or represent"

 The example for sense 3 uses "forms" (from "This wall forms..."), suggesting that "constitute" in sense 3 is synonymous with "form" in the sense of making up or composing.

 But sense 1 is also about forming or composing.

 Let me look at the specific nuances:
 - Sense 1 often implies "to be the elements or components of"
 - Sense 3 often implies "to make up, form, or be equivalent to"

 Actually, in many lexical databases:
 Sense 1: "make up, form, constitute" - as in "These constitute my entire belonging"
 Sense 3: "form, constitute, make" - as in "The branches made a roof"

 But wait, I need to be careful. The sentence is: "Such a piece of DNA would probably constitute a gene."

 This is saying that a piece of DNA would be a gene. This is the "form or compose" sense - where the DNA forms/composes the gene.

 Actually, genes are made of DNA. So a piece of DNA could constitute (form/make up) a gene.

 I think sense 1 is the correct answer: "form or compose"

 But let me double-check sense 3: "to compose or represent". The colon suggests it's defining what something is or what role it plays.

 Actually, looking at the example for sense 3 again: "This wall forms the background of the stage setting"
 And sense 1: "This money is my only income"

 In the DNA example: "Such a piece of DNA would probably constitute a gene."
 This is saying the DNA piece would be a gene.

 This is similar to "This money is my only income" - the money is the income.
 So sense 1.

 Sense 3 example "This wall forms the background" - the wall creates the background or serves as the background.

 In the DNA case, the DNA piece would be the gene, not just form part of it, but actually be the gene itself.

 Actually, "constitute a gene" means "amount to a gene" or "be a gene".

 This aligns best with sense 1: form or compose.

 Sense 3 with "represent" might suggest standing for something, which isn't quite right here.

 Actually, looking at WordNet 3.0 or similar:
 - WordNet sense 1: constitute, represent, make up, comprise, be - "This money is my only income"
 - WordNet sense 2: appoint, name, nominate, constitute - "nominate a committee"
 - WordNet sense 3: form, constitute, make - "The branches made a roof"
 - WordNet sense 4: establish, found, plant, constitute, institute - "establish a new department"

 The DNA sentence fits sense 1 or sense 3.

 But "This money is my only income" (sense 1) - the money constitutes the income.
 "Such a piece of DNA would constitute a gene" - the DNA constitutes the gene.

 This is identical structure: [Subject] constitutes [Object]
 Subject = piece of DNA, Object = gene
 Subject = money, Object = income

 So sense 1.

 Sense 3 example: "This wall forms the background..."
 Structure: [Subject] forms [Object]
 The wall constitutes the background.

 Actually, both seem structurally similar. But in sense 3, the definition says "to compose or represent" - and "represent" suggests something different.

 Let me think about the biology. A gene is a sequence of DNA. So a piece of DNA could constitute a gene. This means it forms or composes the gene.

 I think the answer is 1 or 3.

 Let me look for clues in the definitions provided:
 1. form or compose
 2. create and charge with a task or function
 3. to compose or represent:
 4. set up or lay the groundwork for

 The key difference between 1 and 3:
 - 1 is "form or compose"
 - 3 is "to compose or represent"

 The addition of "represent" in 3 suggests a different nuance - perhaps symbolic representation or being equivalent to something in a representative capacity.

 But in the biological context, DNA literally composes a gene. A gene IS made of DNA. So it's literal composition.

 Both 1 and 3 mention "compose".
 1 says "form or compose"
 3 says "to compose or represent"

 Since the DNA is the physical material that makes up the gene, and the sentence is saying "this piece of DNA would form/make up a gene", sense 1 seems most appropriate.

 Actually, looking at similar sentences in corpora:
 "These criteria constitute the definition"
 "These cells constitute the tumor"

 These typically map to the "form or compose" sense.

 I believe the answer is 1.

 Wait, let me reconsider sense 3. The definition is "to compose or represent" and the example is "This wall forms the background..."

 In "This wall forms the background", the wall is the background (in the context of the stage).
 In "Such a piece of DNA would constitute a gene", the DNA piece would be the gene.

 This is very similar. However, looking at the exact wording of sense 1: "form or compose" - this is more direct.

 Actually, I notice that sense 3's definition has a colon at the end: "to compose or represent:"
 This might be a typo or might suggest the definition continues.

 But comparing to standard lexical databases, I think:
 Sense 1 = WordNet sense 1: form, compose (be the material cause of)
 Sense 3 = WordNet sense 3: form, constitute, make (make, formulate)

 Actually, looking at the example for sense 3: "This wall forms the background..."
 This is about one thing constituting another thing by being it or making it up.

 But sense 1 example: "This money is my only income"
 This is about something constituting something else by being equivalent to it or comprising it.

 In the DNA sentence: "Such a piece of DNA would probably constitute a gene."
 This means the DNA piece would be a gene.

 This is very similar to "This money is my only income" - the money is the income.

 So I think the answer is 1.

 But let me check if there's a reason it would be 3.
 Sense 3: "to compose or represent"
 If "constitute" means "represent" here, that would be wrong. DNA doesn't represent a gene; it IS the gene (or forms it).

 So sense 1 is better.

 Answer: 1

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[User]
Which numbered sense of "find" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: When they <t>found</t> it last winter, Dr. Vogelstein was dubious that the search was over.

Senses:
1. definition=come upon, as if by accident; meet with | examples=We find this idea in Plato
2. definition=discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of | examples=She detected high levels of lead in her drinking water
3. definition=come upon after searching; find the location of something that was missed or lost | examples=Did you find your glasses?
4. definition=establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study | examples=find the product of two numbers
5. definition=come to believe on the basis of emotion, intuitions, or indefinite grounds | examples=I feel that he doesn't like me
6. definition=perceive or be contemporaneous with | examples=We found Republicans winning the offices
7. definition=get something or somebody for a specific purpose | examples=I found this gadget that will serve as a bottle opener
8. definition=make a discovery, make a new finding | examples=Roentgen discovered X-rays
9. definition=make a discovery | examples=She found that he had lied to her
10. definition=obtain through effort or management | examples=She found the time and energy to take care of her aging parents
11. definition=decide on and make a declaration about | examples=find someone guilty
12. definition=receive a specified treatment (abstract) | examples=These aspects of civilization do not find expression or receive an interpretation
13. definition=perceive oneself to be in a certain condition or place | examples=I found myself in a difficult situation
14. definition=get or find back; recover the use of | examples=She regained control of herself
15. definition=succeed in reaching; arrive at | examples=The arrow found its mark
16. definition=accept and make use of one's personality, abilities, and situation | examples=My son went to Berkeley to find himself

reasoning_content:
The user wants me to identify which sense of "found" (past tense of "find") is used in the given sentence.

 Sentence: "When they <t>found</t> it last winter, Dr. Vogelstein was dubious that the search was over."

 Key context clues:
 - "found it" - they located something
 - "last winter" - past time
 - "Dr. Vogelstein was dubious that the search was over" - implies this was the result of a search
 - "the search was over" - explicitly mentions a search

 Looking at the definitions:

 1. come upon, as if by accident; meet with (example: We find this idea in Plato) - This seems more about encountering ideas or meeting people, not necessarily searching for a physical object.

 2. discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of (example: detecting lead) - This is about detection/discovery of facts or substances, often through analysis.

 3. come upon after searching; find the location of something that was missed or lost (example: Did you find your glasses?) - This explicitly mentions "after searching" and finding something that was lost or missed. The example "Did you find your glasses?" implies looking for something.

 4. establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study - This is about research results or calculations.

 5. come to believe on the basis of emotion, intuitions, or indefinite grounds - Belief/opinion formation.

 6. perceive or be contemporaneous with - Witnessing events.

 7. get something or somebody for a specific purpose - Obtaining/acquiring.

 8. make a discovery, make a new finding - Scientific discovery.

 9. make a discovery - General discovery.

 10. obtain through effort or management - Getting something through work.

 11. decide on and make a declaration about - Legal verdicts.

 12. receive a specified treatment (abstract) - "find expression"

 13. perceive oneself to be in a certain condition or place - "found myself"

 14. get or find back; recover the use of - Regaining something lost (similar to 3 but emphasizes "back" or recovery).

 15. succeed in reaching; arrive at - Arrows finding marks, etc.

 16. accept and make use of one's personality - Self-discovery.

 The sentence says "When they found it last winter, Dr. Vogelstein was dubious that the search was over."

 The phrase "the search was over" indicates that there was a search conducted to locate "it". This matches definition 3: "come upon after searching; find the location of something that was missed or lost".

 Definition 3 example: "Did you find your glasses?" - implies searching for lost glasses.

 Definition 14 is close: "get or find back; recover the use of" - but this emphasizes recovering something previously had. The sentence doesn't necessarily imply they previously had "it" and lost it, just that they were searching for it.

 Actually, looking closely at definition 14: "get or find back; recover the use of" - this is more about regaining possession. But definition 3 is specifically about searching: "come upon after searching; find the location of something that was missed or lost".

 The sentence explicitly mentions "the search was over", which strongly aligns with definition 3.

 Let me double-check the others:
 - Definition 2 is about determining existence/facts (like finding cancer in a scan, or finding lead in water)
 - Definition 8/9 are about making discoveries (scientific or factual)
 - Definition 3 is the only one that explicitly mentions "searching" in the definition.

 Therefore, the answer is 3.


[User]
Which numbered sense of "last" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: When they found it <t>last</t> winter, Dr. Vogelstein was dubious that the search was over.

Senses:
1. definition=immediately past | examples=last Thursday
2. definition=coming after all others in time or space or degree or being the only one remaining | examples=the last time I saw Paris
3. definition=occurring at or forming an end or termination | examples=his concluding words came as a surprise
4. definition=most unlikely or unsuitable | examples=the last person we would have suspected
5. definition=occurring at the time of death | examples=his last words
6. definition=conclusive in a process or progression | examples=the final answer
7. definition=highest in extent or degree | examples=to the last measure of human endurance
8. definition=not to be altered or undone | examples=the judge's decision is final
9. definition=lowest in rank or importance | examples=last prize

reasoning_content:
The user wants me to identify which numbered sense of "last" is used in the given sentence.

Sentence: "When they found it <t>last</t> winter, Dr. Vogelstein was dubious that the search was over."

The word "last" modifies "winter" here. It means the winter that just passed, the immediately past winter.

Let me look at the senses:
1. definition=immediately past | examples=last Thursday
2. definition=coming after all others in time or space or degree or being the only one remaining | examples=the last time I saw Paris
3. definition=occurring at or forming an end or termination | examples=his concluding words came as a surprise
4. definition=most unlikely or unsuitable | examples=the last person we would have suspected
5. definition=occurring at the time of death | examples=his last words
6. definition=conclusive in a process or progression | examples=the final answer
7. definition=highest in extent or degree | examples=to the last measure of human endurance
8. definition=not to be altered or undone | examples=the judge's decision is final
9. definition=lowest in rank or importance | examples=last prize

"Last winter" means the winter immediately preceding the current time. This matches sense 1: "immediately past" with the example "last Thursday".

Sense 2 could potentially be related, but "coming after all others in time" usually refers to the final one (e.g., "the last time I saw Paris" - meaning there won't be another time, or it was the final time). But "last winter" in the context means the most recent past winter, not necessarily the final winter ever.

Sense 1 specifically says "immediately past" and gives "last Thursday" as an example, which is exactly the same usage as "last winter".

So the answer is 1.

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[User]
Which numbered sense of "dubious" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: When they found it last winter, Dr. Vogelstein was <t>dubious</t> that the search was over.

Senses:
1. definition=fraught with uncertainty or doubt | examples=they were doubtful that the cord would hold
2. definition=open to doubt or suspicion; ; ; ; - Karen Horney | examples=the candidate's doubtful past
3. definition=not convinced | examples=they admitted the force of my argument but remained dubious

reasoning_content:
 The user wants me to identify which numbered sense of "dubious" is used in the given sentence.

 Sentence: "When they found it last winter, Dr. Vogelstein was <t>dubious</t> that the search was over."

 Let me analyze the sentence:
 - Dr. Vogelstein was dubious that the search was over.
 - This means Dr. Vogelstein had doubts or was uncertain about whether the search was actually over.
 - The structure is "dubious that..." which indicates a mental state of doubt or uncertainty about a proposition.

 Now let's look at the senses:

 1. "fraught with uncertainty or doubt" - examples: "they were doubtful that the cord would hold"
    - This seems to fit. The example shows "doubtful that" which is similar to "dubious that".
    - However, looking closely at the definition "fraught with uncertainty or doubt" - this could describe a situation or thing that is uncertain, or a person who is uncertain.

 2. "open to doubt or suspicion" - examples: "the candidate's doubtful past"
    - This describes something that is questionable or suspicious in itself.
    - If Dr. Vogelstein himself was "open to doubt", that doesn't quite fit. This sense usually applies to things, not people having doubts.
    - Actually, looking at the example "the candidate's doubtful past" - this means the past is questionable/suspicious.
    - If Dr. Vogelstein was dubious in this sense, it would mean Dr. Vogelstein was open to doubt/suspicion, which doesn't fit the context.

 3. "not convinced" - examples: "they admitted the force of my argument but remained dubious"
    - This describes a person's mental state of not being convinced.
    - The example shows people remaining dubious despite an argument.
    - In the sentence, Dr. Vogelstein is dubious that the search was over - meaning not convinced that it was over.

 Let me compare sense 1 and sense 3 more carefully:

 Sense 1: "fraught with uncertainty or doubt" - This can describe a situation as being uncertain, or a person feeling uncertain. The example "they were doubtful that the cord would hold" shows people having doubt about something.

 Sense 3: "not convinced" - This specifically describes a person's stance of not being convinced.

 In the sentence "Dr. Vogelstein was dubious that the search was over", Dr. Vogelstein is the one experiencing doubt. He is not convinced that the search was over.

 Looking at the examples:
 - Sense 1 example: "they were doubtful that the cord would hold" - this is about uncertainty whether the cord would hold.
 - Sense 3 example: "they admitted the force of my argument but remained dubious" - this is about not being convinced despite evidence.

 The sentence says Dr. Vogelstein was dubious that the search was over. This means he had doubts about the proposition "the search was over". He was uncertain or not convinced.

 But let's look at the exact wording of sense 1: "fraught with uncertainty or doubt"
 And sense 3: "not convinced"

 In many dictionaries, "dubious" when applied to a person can mean:
 - Feeling doubt; hesitating (which aligns with sense 3 "not convinced")
 - Causing doubt; questionable (which aligns with sense 2)

 Wait, let me reconsider sense 1. "fraught with uncertainty or doubt" - this could mean:
 1. The subject is filled with uncertainty (e.g., "a dubious outcome" = uncertain outcome)
 2. The subject feels uncertainty (e.g., "I am dubious" = I feel doubt)

 But sense 3 "not convinced" is more specific to the mental state of a person.

 Actually, looking at standard dictionary definitions (like WordNet or similar), these senses correspond to:

 Sense 1: "dubious" meaning uncertain, questionable (the thing itself is uncertain)
 Sense 2: "dubious" meaning suspect, suspicious (arousing doubt)
 Sense 3: "dubious" meaning doubtful, hesitant (the person has doubts)

 Wait, the definitions given are:
 1. fraught with uncertainty or doubt
 2. open to doubt or suspicion
 3. not convinced

 In the sentence: "Dr. Vogelstein was dubious that the search was over"

 This is describing Dr. Vogelstein's mental state. He is not convinced that the search was over.

 Sense 3 explicitly says "not convinced" and gives the example "they admitted the force of my argument but remained dubious" - which shows people remaining unconvinced.

 Sense 1 says "fraught with uncertainty or doubt" and gives "they were doubtful that the cord would hold". This also seems to fit people having doubt.

 But there's a subtle difference. Sense 1 with the example "they were doubtful that the cord would hold" suggests uncertainty about a future event or outcome. Sense 3 with "remained dubious" suggests a stance of skepticism or not being convinced.

 Actually, looking at the exact example for sense 1: "they were doubtful that the cord would hold" - this uses "doubtful" not "dubious" in the example, but the sense is for "dubious".

 Let me think about the syntax. "Dubious that..." typically introduces a clause expressing what the person is uncertain about.

 If we look at standard lexicographic patterns:
 - Sense 1 (fraught with uncertainty): usually describes situations, outcomes, or things that are uncertain. Example: "The future is dubious."
 - Sense 2 (open to doubt): describes things that are questionable or suspicious. Example: "His reputation is dubious."
 - Sense 3 (not convinced): describes people who have doubts or reservations. Example: "I am dubious about his claims."

 In the sentence, Dr. Vogelstein (a person) is dubious (has doubts) that the search was over.

 This matches sense 3: "not convinced".

 However, sense 1 could potentially apply to people too. But the example for sense 1 uses "doubtful" in the example text, which might be a clue.

 Let me reconsider the exact definitions provided:

 1. definition=fraught with uncertainty or doubt | examples=they were doubtful that the cord would hold
 2. definition=open to doubt or suspicion; ; ; ; - Karen Horney | examples=the candidate's doubtful past
 3. definition=not convinced | examples=they admitted the force of my argument but remained dubious

 Wait, sense 3's example actually uses the word "dubious": "they admitted the force of my argument but remained dubious"

 Sense 1's example uses "doubtful": "they were doubtful that the cord would hold"

 Sense 2's example uses "doubtful": "the candidate's doubtful past"

 This is interesting. The examples for senses 1 and 2 use the word "doubtful" while sense 3 uses "dubious". This might indicate that sense 3 is the one where "dubious" means the person is not convinced.

 Also, looking at the structure:
 - "Dr. Vogelstein was dubious that..."
 - This parallels sense 3's example structure where people "remained dubious" (though the example doesn't have a "that" clause, it implies being dubious about the argument).

 Actually, sense 1's example has "doubtful that", which is structurally similar to "dubious that".

 But let's look at the meaning more carefully.

 If Dr. Vogelstein is "fraught with uncertainty" (sense 1), that could work.
 If Dr. Vogelstein is "not convinced" (sense 3), that also works.

 But typically in lexicography:
 - When a person is dubious about something, it means they doubt it or are skeptical of it.
 - When a thing is dubious, it means it is questionable or uncertain.

 Sense 2 is clearly for things: "the candidate's doubtful past" - the past is open to doubt.

 Sense 1: "fraught with uncertainty or doubt" - this could apply to things or people. "The situation is dubious" (uncertain). "He is dubious" (he is uncertain/full of doubt).

 Sense 3: "not convinced" - this applies specifically to people holding an opinion.

 In the sentence, Dr. Vogelstein is expressing skepticism about whether the search was over. He is not convinced that it was over.

 This aligns best with sense 3.

 But let me double-check by looking at how these senses are typically distinguished:

 Sense 1 (uncertain, questionable): "The results are dubious."
 Sense 2 (suspicious, suspect): "He has a dubious reputation."
 Sense 3 (skeptical, doubtful): "I am dubious about his claims."

 The sentence "Dr. Vogelstein was dubious that the search was over" means Dr. Vogelstein was skeptical or doubtful that the search was over. This is sense 3.

 However, I should verify if sense 1 could also fit. "Fraught with uncertainty" - if Dr. Vogelstein is fraught with uncertainty about whether the search was over... that also seems to fit.

 But looking at the example for sense 1: "they were doubtful that the cord would hold" - this is about uncertainty regarding a future event (will the cord hold?).

 The example for sense 3: "they admitted the force of my argument but remained dubious" - this is about not being convinced by an argument.

 In our sentence, Dr. Vogelstein is dubious that the search was over. This is about not being convinced that a state of affairs (the search being over) is true.

 This is closer to sense 3.

 Also, note that sense 2 is attributed to Karen Horney and is about being "open to doubt or suspicion" - this is when something is dubious (causes doubt), not when someone feels doubt.

 So it's between 1 and 3.

 Let me look at the exact wording again:
 Sense 1: "fraught with uncertainty or doubt"
 Sense 3: "not convinced"

 If someone is "dubious that X", they are expressing a lack of conviction that X is true. This is sense 3.

 Sense 1 is more about the quality of being uncertain. For example, "a dubious distinction" (uncertain whether it's really a distinction), or "dubious results" (uncertain results).

 But when we say "He is dubious that...", we mean he doubts it, he is not convinced.

 Therefore, the answer should be 3.

 Wait, I want to check one more thing. In some dictionaries, "dubious" when used with "that" clauses can be tricky.

 Actually, looking at the example for sense 1 again: "they were doubtful that the cord would hold"

 If we substitute "dubious" for "doubtful" in that example: "they were dubious that the cord would hold" - this sounds acceptable and would mean they had doubts/uncertainty about the cord holding.

 So sense 1 could also fit the structure.

 But the key difference is:
 - Sense 1: The focus is on the uncertainty/doubt itself (the state of being uncertain)
 - Sense 3: The focus is on not being convinced (the mental act of withholding belief)

 In the context of the sentence: "When they found it last winter, Dr. Vogelstein was dubious that the search was over."

 This suggests that despite finding something, Dr. Vogelstein was not convinced the search was over. He remained skeptical. This is the "not convinced" sense.

 Also, looking at the attribution in sense 2 to Karen Horney, these look like they might be from WordNet (Princeton WordNet).

 Let me check my knowledge of WordNet senses for "dubious":

 WordNet 3.1 for "dubious":
 1. (s) doubtful, dubious -- (fraught with uncertainty or doubt; "they were doubtful that the cord would hold"; "it was doubtful whether she would be admitted"; "dubious about agreeing to go")
 2. (s) doubtful, dubious, dubitable, in question -- (open to doubt or suspicion; "the candidate's doubtful past"; "he has a dubious reputation")
 3. (s) dubious -- (not convinced; "they admitted the force of my argument but remained dubious")

 Wait, looking at sense 1 in WordNet: "dubious about agreeing to go" - this shows "dubious about" meaning hesitant/uncertain.

 But the example in the user's list for sense 1 is "they were doubtful that the cord would hold" which uses "doubtful" not "dubious".

 Actually, looking carefully at the user's provided senses:
 1. definition=fraught with uncertainty or doubt | examples=they were doubtful that the cord would hold
 2. definition=open to doubt or suspicion; ; ; ; - Karen Horney | examples=the candidate's doubtful past
 3. definition=not convinced | examples=they admitted the force of my argument but remained dubious

 These do look like WordNet entries, but the examples have been modified or there's some confusion because WordNet usually gives examples with the target word.

 Actually, checking WordNet 3.1:
 - Sense 1: "fraught with uncertainty or doubt" - examples: "they were doubtful that the cord would hold"; "it was doubtful whether she would be admitted"; "dubious about agreeing to go"
 - Sense 2: "open to doubt or suspicion" - examples: "the candidate's doubtful past"; "he has a dubious reputation"
 - Sense 3: "not convinced" - examples: "they admitted the force of my argument but remained dubious"

 So yes, these are from WordNet.

 In WordNet:
 - Sense 1 includes "dubious about agreeing to go" which shows the "hesitant/uncertain" meaning when used with "about".
 - But the example "they were doubtful that the cord would hold" uses "doubtful", not "dubious".

 However, the key is the definition.

 For the sentence "Dr. Vogelstein was dubious that the search was over":

 This means Dr. Vogelstein had doubts about whether the search was over. He was uncertain.

 This could potentially be sense 1.

 But sense 3 is "not convinced".

 Let me think about the difference between sense 1 and sense 3 in WordNet.

 Sense 1: "fraught with uncertainty or doubt" - this describes something that is uncertain or someone who feels uncertainty.
 Sense 3: "not convinced" - this describes someone who is skeptical, who doesn't believe.

 In the sentence, Dr. Vogelstein is expressing skepticism about the proposition "the search was over". He is not convinced that it is true.

 This is sense 3.

 If it were sense 1, it would be more about the state of the search being uncertain, but here it's about Dr. Vogelstein's belief state.

 Actually, looking at the WordNet example for sense 3: "they admitted the force of my argument but remained dubious" - this clearly shows people not being convinced by an argument.

 In our sentence, Dr. Vogelstein is not convinced that the search was over (despite perhaps evidence that it was, or despite others thinking it was).

 Therefore, sense 3 is the correct answer.

 But I want to be absolutely sure. Could it be sense 1?

 Sense 1 example: "they were doubtful that the cord would hold" - this is about predicting the future, uncertainty about an outcome.

 Our sentence: "dubious that the search was over" - this is about the current state, whether something is true or not.

 Both involve uncertainty.

 However, sense 3 specifically captures the meaning of being unconvinced, skeptical.

 Given that the subject is a person (Dr. Vogelstein) and the context is about belief (that the search was over), and the structure "was dubious that...", this aligns with sense 3.

 Also, looking at the pattern of examples:
 - Sense 1 uses "doubtful" in the example (maybe indicating it's about the adjective applied to situations?)
 - Sense 2 uses "doubtful" in the example
 - Sense 3 uses "dubious" in the example

 This suggests that sense 3 is the primary sense for "dubious" when describing a person's mental state of doubt.

 Therefore, the answer is 3.

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[User]
Which numbered sense of "search" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: When they found it last winter, Dr. Vogelstein was dubious that the <t>search</t> was over.

Senses:
1. definition=the activity of looking thoroughly in order to find something or someone
2. definition=an investigation seeking answers | examples=a thorough search of the ledgers revealed nothing
3. definition=an operation that determines whether one or more of a set of items has a specified property | examples=they wrote a program to do a table lookup
4. definition=the examination of alternative hypotheses | examples=his search for a move that would avoid checkmate was unsuccessful
5. definition=boarding and inspecting a ship on the high seas | examples=right of search

reasoning_content:
The user wants me to identify which numbered sense of "search" is used in the given sentence.

Sentence: "When they found it last winter, Dr. Vogelstein was dubious that the <t>search</t> was over."

Let me analyze the context:
- "When they found it" - implies they were looking for something and found it
- "Dr. Vogelstein was dubious that the search was over" - suggests doubt about whether the looking/investigation has concluded

Now let's look at the senses:

1. "the activity of looking thoroughly in order to find something or someone"
   - This seems to fit. The sentence talks about finding something and whether the activity of looking is over.

2. "an investigation seeking answers | examples=a thorough search of the ledgers revealed nothing"
   - This could potentially fit, but the example suggests a more formal investigation or examination of records. The sentence seems to be about looking for a physical object or something specific ("when they found it").

3. "an operation that determines whether one or more of a set of items has a specified property | examples=they wrote a program to do a table lookup"
   - This is clearly a computing/technical definition. The context doesn't suggest a computer operation.

4. "the examination of alternative hypotheses | examples=his search for a move that would avoid checkmate was unsuccessful"
   - This is about examining possibilities or hypotheses, like in chess or problem-solving. The sentence seems to be about finding something concrete ("it"), not examining hypotheses.

5. "boarding and inspecting a ship on the high seas | examples=right of search"
   - This is a specific maritime/legal term. The context doesn't mention ships or maritime law.

Between sense 1 and sense 2:
Sense 1 is the general "looking for something" definition.
Sense 2 is specifically "an investigation seeking answers."

The sentence says "when they found it" - this suggests looking for a physical object or specific item. The phrase "the search was over" is commonly used when talking about the activity of looking for something.

However, looking more carefully at sense 2: "an investigation seeking answers" - this could also fit if "it" refers to an answer or solution to a problem.

But sense 1 is the most general and common definition: "the activity of looking thoroughly in order to find something or someone."

The key phrase is "when they found it" - this implies they were looking for a specific thing and found it. This aligns best with sense 1.

Actually, looking at the example for sense 2: "a thorough search of the ledgers revealed nothing" - this is about examining records, an investigation.

The context of the sentence seems to be about finding something (perhaps a physical object, a gene, a particle, etc.) and doubting whether the looking activity is truly finished.

Sense 1 is the most appropriate fit.

Wait, let me reconsider. The sentence structure: "When they found it last winter, Dr. Vogelstein was dubious that the search was over."

This could be scientific context (given "Dr. Vogelstein"). If "it" refers to a scientific discovery or proof, then "search" could mean either:
1. The activity of looking for it (physical search)
2. The investigation seeking answers

But sense 1 is the primary, most common meaning. The general activity of looking for something.

Actually, looking at WordNet or similar lexical databases (which this format resembles):
Sense 1 is usually the most general sense.
Sense 2 is more specific to investigations.

But without more context, "the search was over" most naturally refers to the general activity of looking for something (sense 1).

Let me check if there's any clue that would make it sense 2. Sense 2 examples: "a thorough search of the ledgers revealed nothing" - this suggests a systematic examination.

But sense 1 is "the activity of looking thoroughly in order to find something or someone."

I think sense 1 is correct. The sentence is saying that even though they found "it", Dr. Vogelstein doubted that the activity of looking was actually finished.

Actually, looking at similar disambiguation tasks, sense 1 is typically the general physical searching, while sense 2 is metaphorical or formal investigation.

Given "Dr. Vogelstein" and "found it", this could be about a scientific discovery. But "search" here still means the activity of looking for something.

I think the answer is 1.

Wait, I should look at the exact wording again.

Sense 1: "the activity of looking thoroughly in order to find something or someone"
Sense 2: "an investigation seeking answers"

If this is about scientific research, it could be sense 2. But "found it" suggests finding a specific thing, not just getting answers.

Actually, in many lexical semantic datasets (like WordNet), sense 1 is the general act of searching, and sense 2 is the specific instance or the investigation.

But looking at the example for sense 2: "a thorough search of the ledgers revealed nothing" - this is about examining something systematically.

The sentence says "the search was over" - this is a very common phrase with sense 1.

I think 1 is the safest answer.

Let me double-check by considering if any other sense could fit.
Sense 3 - computing - no.
Sense 4 - chess/problem solving - "search for a move" - no, the sentence doesn't suggest this.
Sense 5 - maritime - no.

So it's between 1 and 2.

The distinction between 1 and 2 in many dictionaries:
1. The act of searching
2. An instance of searching or the thing being done (the investigation)

But actually, looking at the format, this looks like it could be from WordNet. Let me think about WordNet senses for "search".

WordNet search (noun):
1. search, hunt, hunting - the activity of looking thoroughly in order to find something or someone
2. search - an investigation seeking answers; "a thorough search of the ledgers revealed nothing"
3. search, lookup - an operation that determines whether one or more of a set of items has a specified property; "they wrote a program to do a table lookup"
4. search - the examination of alternative hypotheses; "his search for a move that would avoid checkmate was unsuccessful"
5. search - boarding and inspecting a ship on the high seas; "right of search"

The sentence: "When they found it last winter, Dr. Vogelstein was dubious that the search was over."

This is most likely sense 1. It's the general activity of looking for something. The fact that they "found it" confirms it's about finding something or someone.

In sense 2, the example is about searching ledgers - which is looking for information/answers, but still a type of looking.

But "found it" suggests finding a specific entity, which fits sense 1 best.

Actually, I should consider: could "it" be the answer to a question? Like "they found the answer"? Then it could be sense 2.

But sense 1 is broader and includes looking for physical objects or anything. Sense 2 is specifically about investigations seeking answers.

Given the lack of specific context suggesting a formal investigation (like searching records or solving a mystery), and the general phrasing "found it", sense 1 is most appropriate.

Also, the phrase "the search is over" is idiomatically associated with sense 1.

I'll go with 1.


[User]
Which numbered sense of "doubt" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: His <t>doubts</t> stemmed from the fact that several years earlier a Princeton University researcher, Arnold Levine, had found in experiments with mice that a gene called p53 could transform normal cells into cancerous ones.

Senses:
1. definition=the state of being unsure of something
2. definition=uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of something | examples=the dubiousness of his claim

reasoning_content:
The user wants me to identify which numbered sense of "doubt" is used in the given sentence. The sentence is:

"His <t>doubts</t> stemmed from the fact that several years earlier a Princeton University researcher, Arnold Levine, had found in experiments with mice that a gene called p53 could transform normal cells into cancerous ones."

The senses are:
1. definition=the state of being unsure of something
2. definition=uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of something | examples=the dubiousness of his claim

Let me analyze the sentence. The word "doubts" here refers to his skepticism or uncertainty about something - specifically, it seems to be referring to doubts about a claim or theory, possibly related to the p53 gene findings.

Looking at the definitions:
- Sense 1: "the state of being unsure of something" - this is a general state of uncertainty
- Sense 2: "uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of something" - this is more specific to questioning the truth or validity of a claim, proposition, or fact

In the context, "His doubts stemmed from the fact that..." suggests he had doubts about some claim or theory. The sentence mentions that a researcher found that p53 could transform normal cells into cancerous ones. This finding might contradict or challenge some previous belief, leading to "doubts" about that previous belief.

Actually, looking more carefully: The sentence structure suggests that the doubts are about something specific - likely a theory or claim that was being questioned by the new evidence. The doubts are uncertainty about the truth of some proposition.

Sense 2 specifically mentions "uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of something" and gives the example "the dubiousness of his claim." This seems to fit when someone has doubts about a claim, theory, or proposition.

Sense 1 is more general: "the state of being unsure of something."

However, looking at the sentence again, it seems like "his doubts" refers to skepticism or uncertainty regarding some scientific claim or theory. The fact that p53 could transform normal cells into cancerous ones (which seems to be an oncogene function) might have caused doubts about a previous theory (perhaps that p53 was a tumor suppressor, though the sentence doesn't explicitly state what the doubts are about).

But actually, looking at the definitions provided:
1. the state of being unsure of something
2. uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of something

Both seem quite similar. But sense 2 includes the example "the dubiousness of his claim" which suggests it's about questioning the validity of a specific claim or proposition.

In the sentence, "his doubts" likely refers to uncertainty about some theory or hypothesis. The context suggests scientific skepticism about a particular claim.

Wait, I need to look at this more carefully. The sentence is likely from a scientific text. The word "doubts" here is a noun. "His doubts stemmed from..." - this means he was uncertain about something.

But which sense? Let me think about the difference between the two senses.

Sense 1 seems to be a more general psychological state of uncertainty.
Sense 2 seems to be focused on epistemological uncertainty - questioning whether something is true or factual.

In many dictionaries, "doubt" as a noun can mean:
1. A feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction
2. Uncertainty about the truth or factuality of something

But looking at the specific wording:
Sense 1: "the state of being unsure of something"
Sense 2: "uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of something"

The key difference is that Sense 2 explicitly mentions "truth or factuality or existence" - this is about questioning the veracity of a proposition. Sense 1 is about being unsure of something, which could be a decision, a course of action, or a fact.

In the sentence, the doubts are caused by scientific evidence (the finding about p53). This suggests the doubts are about the truth of some scientific claim or theory. Therefore, Sense 2 seems more appropriate because it involves uncertainty about the "truth or factuality" of something.

However, I should consider if Sense 1 could also fit. "Being unsure of something" could also apply to being unsure of a theory.

But typically in word sense disambiguation tasks, Sense 2 (with the mention of "truth or factuality") is the sense used when someone questions whether a claim is true, while Sense 1 is a more general feeling of uncertainty or indecision.

Given the example for Sense 2 mentions "the dubiousness of his claim," and the context involves scientific findings that would create skepticism about a claim, I believe the answer is Sense 2.

Wait, let me reconsider. The sentence says "His doubts stemmed from the fact that..." - this implies the doubts existed because of the evidence presented. If the researcher found that p53 could transform normal cells into cancerous ones, this might contradict a previous understanding. So he has doubts about the previous understanding.

But actually, looking at the sentence structure, it could be that he has doubts about the new finding, or doubts about an old theory because of the new finding.

Regardless, "doubts" here refers to skepticism or uncertainty regarding the truth of some proposition.

Let me check if there's any other clue. The word "dubiousness" in the example for Sense 2 suggests that Sense 2 is about questioning the validity or truth of something.

In the sentence, "his doubts" are likely about some claim or theory. Therefore, Sense 2.

But I want to be careful. Sometimes these distinctions are subtle. Let me think about typical usage:

- "I have doubts about his honesty" - uncertainty about the truth of his being honest (Sense 2)
- "I am in doubt about what to do" - state of being unsure (Sense 1)

In the given sentence, the doubts stem from a specific fact about scientific research. This suggests the doubts are about the truth of some scientific proposition.

Therefore, I think the answer is 2.

But let me double-check. Could it be Sense 1?

Sense 1: "the state of being unsure of something"
Sense 2: "uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of something"

The phrase "uncertainty about the truth or factuality" is essentially a subset or specific type of "being unsure of something." But in lexical semantics, often Sense 1 is the general "feeling of uncertainty" while Sense 2 is the specific "questioning of truth."

Given the example "the dubiousness of his claim" for Sense 2, and the scientific context where one has doubts about claims or theories, I will go with Sense 2.

Actually, looking at the sentence once more: "His doubts stemmed from the fact that several years earlier a Princeton University researcher..."

This is likely from a text about the history of p53 research. Initially, p53 was thought to be an oncogene (cancer-causing), but later it was found to be a tumor suppressor. So if Arnold Levine found that p53 could transform normal cells into cancerous ones, this would support the idea that it's an oncogene. But if someone had "doubts" about this, they would be questioning the truth of this finding or the interpretation.

But actually, the sentence says the doubts stemmed from this finding. So the finding caused the doubts. This suggests the doubts were about something else - perhaps a competing theory.

Regardless, the doubts are about the truth or factuality of some scientific claim.

I think the answer is 2.

Wait, I should consider if the answer could be 1. In many dictionaries, the first sense of "doubt" is the general uncertainty, and the second is the specific instance of questioning truth.

But looking at the exact wording provided:
1. the state of being unsure of something
2. uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of something

The key phrase in the sentence is "His doubts" - this is a plural noun referring to specific instances or feelings of doubt.

Given that the context involves scientific evidence and facts, and the example for sense 2 mentions "dubiousness of his claim," I believe sense 2 is the intended answer.

Final check: Is there any way this could be sense 1? If "doubts" meant general indecision or hesitation not specifically about truth, it might be sense 1. But here, the doubts clearly relate to scientific findings and facts, so they are about the truth or factuality of some proposition.

Answer: 2

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[User]
Which numbered sense of "stem" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: His doubts <t>stemmed</t> from the fact that several years earlier a Princeton University researcher, Arnold Levine, had found in experiments with mice that a gene called p53 could transform normal cells into cancerous ones.

Senses:
1. definition=grow out of, have roots in, originate in | examples=The increase in the national debt stems from the last war
2. definition=cause to point inward | examples=stem your skis
3. definition=stop the flow of a liquid | examples=staunch the blood flow
4. definition=remove the stem from | examples=for automatic natural language processing, the words must be stemmed

reasoning_content:
The user wants me to identify which numbered sense of "stem" is used in the given sentence. The sentence is: "His doubts stemmed from the fact that several years earlier a Princeton University researcher, Arnold Levine, had found in experiments with mice that a gene called p53 could transform normal cells into cancerous ones."

 The word in question is "stemmed" which is the past tense of "stem".

 Let me look at the four senses provided:

 1. definition=grow out of, have roots in, originate in | examples=The increase in the national debt stems from the last war
 2. definition=cause to point inward | examples=stem your skis
 3. definition=stop the flow of a liquid | examples=staunch the blood flow
 4. definition=remove the stem from | examples=for automatic natural language processing, the words must be stemmed

 In the sentence "His doubts stemmed from the fact...", the meaning is that his doubts originated from or had their roots in the fact mentioned. This matches sense 1: "grow out of, have roots in, originate in".

 The example given for sense 1 is "The increase in the national debt stems from the last war" which uses "stems from" in exactly the same way as "stemmed from" in the target sentence.

 Sense 2 is about skiing, which doesn't fit.
 Sense 3 is about stopping liquid flow, which doesn't fit.
 Sense 4 is about removing stems (like from words in NLP), which doesn't fit.

 The answer is clearly 1.


[User]
Which numbered sense of "fact" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: His doubts stemmed from the <t>fact</t> that several years earlier a Princeton University researcher, Arnold Levine, had found in experiments with mice that a gene called p53 could transform normal cells into cancerous ones.

Senses:
1. definition=a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred | examples=first you must collect all the facts of the case
2. definition=a statement or assertion of verified information about something that is the case or has happened | examples=he supported his argument with an impressive array of facts
3. definition=an event known to have happened or something known to have existed | examples=your fears have no basis in fact
4. definition=a concept whose truth can be proved | examples=scientific hypotheses are not facts

reasoning_content:
The user wants me to identify which numbered sense of "fact" is used in the given sentence.

Let me analyze the sentence:
"His doubts stemmed from the <t>fact</t> that several years earlier a Princeton University researcher, Arnold Levine, had found in experiments with mice that a gene called p53 could transform normal cells into cancerous ones."

The word "fact" here is followed by a "that" clause: "the fact that several years earlier..." This is a common construction where "fact" refers to a piece of information or a situation/event that is known to have occurred.

Let me look at the options:

1. "a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred" - This seems to fit. The "fact" here is the information about the researcher's findings.

2. "a statement or assertion of verified information" - This emphasizes the statement itself, but in the sentence, "fact" refers to the actual occurrence/discovery, not just a statement about it.

3. "an event known to have happened or something known to have existed" - This could also fit, as the discovery is an event that happened.

4. "a concept whose truth can be proved" - This doesn't fit as well. It's not referring to a concept like in mathematics, but rather a specific historical event/finding.

Between 1 and 3:
- Sense 1 emphasizes "information about circumstances/events"
- Sense 3 emphasizes "an event known to have happened"

In the phrase "the fact that...", "fact" typically refers to the content of the clause - the information that the researcher had found something. It's the information/content of the discovery that causes the doubts.

However, looking closely at sense 3: "an event known to have happened or something known to have existed" - the discovery by Arnold Levine is an event that happened.

But sense 1 seems more general: "a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred."

Actually, looking at standard dictionary definitions (like WordNet which these seem to be based on):

Sense 1 (WordNet): "a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred" - example: "first you must collect all the facts of the case"

Sense 3 (WordNet): "an event known to have happened or something known to have existed" - example: "your fears have no basis in fact"

In the sentence, "the fact that..." introduces a clause describing what happened. This is typically sense 1 in WordNet classification - it's a piece of information about an event that occurred.

Wait, let me reconsider. In "the fact that...", "fact" is often used to refer to the actuality or reality of the situation described in the clause.

Looking at the examples:
- Sense 1 example: "first you must collect all the facts of the case" - plural, discrete pieces of information
- Sense 3 example: "your fears have no basis in fact" - here "fact" means reality/actual existence

But in "the fact that...", it's usually sense 1.

Actually, looking at the specific WordNet senses:
1. fact, information - a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred; "first you must collect all the facts of the case"
2. fact - a statement or assertion of verified information about something that is the case or has happened; "he supported his argument with an impressive array of facts"
3. fact - an event known to have happened or something known to have existed; "your fears have no basis in fact"; "how much of the story is fact and how much fiction is hard to tell"
4. fact - a concept whose truth can be proved; "scientific hypotheses are not facts"

In the sentence "His doubts stemmed from the fact that...", the "fact" is the information/content that follows. It's the circumstance that the researcher had found...

This aligns with sense 1: "a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred."

Sense 3 would be more like "the fact of his discovery" or distinguishing fact from fiction.

Sense 2 is about statements/assertions.

Sense 4 is about provable concepts/mathematical facts.

So I believe the answer is 1.

But let me double-check. In many linguistic analyses, "the fact that" constructions are considered to refer to the propositional content - i.e., the information that something is the case. This would be sense 1.

However, some might argue it's sense 3 because it refers to an actual event (the discovery).

But looking at the example for sense 3: "your fears have no basis in fact" - this uses "fact" as a mass noun or abstract concept meaning reality.

The example for sense 1 uses "facts" as plural countable pieces of information.

In "the fact that...", it's being used as a singular count noun referring to a specific piece of information.

Therefore, sense 1 is the best fit.


[User]
Which numbered sense of "several" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: His doubts stemmed from the fact that <t>several</t> years earlier a Princeton University researcher, Arnold Levine, had found in experiments with mice that a gene called p53 could transform normal cells into cancerous ones.

Senses:
1. definition=(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many | examples=several letters came in the mail
2. definition=considered individually | examples=the respective club members
3. definition=distinct and individual | examples=three several times

reasoning_content:
The user is asking me to identify which sense of the word "several" is used in the given sentence. I need to look at the sentence and determine which definition matches.

The sentence is: "His doubts stemmed from the fact that <t>several</t> years earlier a Princeton University researcher, Arnold Levine, had found in experiments with mice that a gene called p53 could transform normal cells into cancerous ones."

The word "several" is modifying "years" in this context.

Let me look at the three senses:

1. definition=(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many | examples=several letters came in the mail
   - This sense refers to an indefinite number, more than 2 or 3 but not many.
   - "Several years" would mean more than 2 or 3 years but not many years.
   - This seems like it could fit.

2. definition=considered individually | examples=the respective club members
   - This seems to be about "respective" or individual consideration.
   - The example says "the respective club members" which suggests this is about considering things separately or individually.
   - In the sentence, "several years" doesn't mean "considered individually" or "respective years." It means an indefinite number of years.
   - This doesn't fit.

3. definition=distinct and individual | examples=three several times
   - The example "three several times" is a bit unusual, but this seems to be emphasizing distinctness or separateness.
   - This is an archaic or less common usage.
   - In the sentence, "several years" is not emphasizing that the years are distinct and individual in a way that contrasts with other meanings.
   - This doesn't fit the context.

So sense 1 is the correct answer. "Several years" means an indefinite number of years, more than 2 or 3 but not many.

The word "years" is a count noun (you can count years: one year, two years, etc.), and "several" is indicating an indefinite number of them.

Therefore, the answer is 1.


[User]
Which numbered sense of "year" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: His doubts stemmed from the fact that several <t>years</t> earlier a Princeton University researcher, Arnold Levine, had found in experiments with mice that a gene called p53 could transform normal cells into cancerous ones.

Senses:
1. definition=a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days | examples=she is 4 years old
2. definition=a period of time occupying a regular part of a calendar year that is used for some particular activity | examples=a school year
3. definition=the period of time that it takes for a planet (as, e.g., Earth or Mars) to make a complete revolution around the sun | examples=a Martian year takes 687 of our days
4. definition=a body of students who graduate together | examples=the class of '97

reasoning_content:
 The user wants me to identify which numbered sense of "year" is used in the given sentence. Let me analyze the sentence and the definitions.

Sentence: "His doubts stemmed from the fact that several <t>years</t> earlier a Princeton University researcher, Arnold Levine, had found in experiments with mice that a gene called p53 could transform normal cells into cancerous ones."

The phrase is "several years earlier" - this refers to a period of time in the past, specifically a duration measured in years.

Now let's look at the senses:

1. definition=a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days | examples=she is 4 years old
   - This refers to a general period of time measured as 365/366 days. "Several years earlier" fits this - it means several periods of 365 days earlier.

2. definition=a period of time occupying a regular part of a calendar year that is used for some particular activity | examples=a school year
   - This refers to specific activity-based periods like academic year, fiscal year, etc. The sentence doesn't specify any particular activity or calendar period like "school year" or "fiscal year." It's just "years" in general.

3. definition=the period of time that it takes for a planet (as, e.g., Earth or Mars) to make a complete revolution around the sun | examples=a Martian year takes 687 of our days
   - This is an astronomical definition. While technically related to sense 1, this is specifically about planetary orbits. The sentence is talking about historical time ("several years earlier"), not astronomical orbital periods.

4. definition=a body of students who graduate together | examples=the class of '97
   - This refers to a cohort of students. "Several years earlier" clearly doesn't mean several bodies of students earlier.

So the correct sense is 1. "Several years earlier" means several periods of approximately 365 days earlier. It's the standard, general meaning of year as a unit of time.

Wait, let me double-check. Is there any ambiguity?

"Several years earlier" - this is definitely referring to calendar years or general time periods of roughly 365 days. It's not referring to:
- A school year or specific activity period (sense 2)
- An astronomical orbital period in the technical sense (sense 3) - though sense 1 and 3 are related, sense 1 is the general usage while sense 3 is the technical astronomical usage
- A graduating class (sense 4)

Sense 1 is the basic definition: a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days. This matches "several years" as a measure of time duration.

Actually, looking more carefully at sense 3: "the period of time that it takes for a planet... to make a complete revolution around the sun."

Technically, an Earth year is both sense 1 and sense 3. But sense 3 is specifically about planetary orbits and is used when distinguishing between different planets (like "Martian year" vs "Earth year").

Sense 1 is the general calendar/time measurement sense: "she is 4 years old" - this is measuring age in time units.

"Several years earlier" is measuring a time span/duration in the past. This is clearly sense 1.

The answer is 1.

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