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

[User]
Target lemma: identify
Target surface form: identified
Context:
Medical scientists are starting to uncover a handful of genes which, if damaged, unleash the chaotic growth of cells that characterizes cancer. Scientists say the discovery of these genes in recent months is painting a new and startling picture of how cancer develops. An emerging understanding of the genes is expected to produce an array of new strategies for future cancer treatment and prevention. That is for the future. Already, scientists are developing tests based on the newly <t>identified</t> genes that, for the first time, can predict whether an otherwise healthy individual is likely to get cancer. "It's a super-exciting set of discoveries, "says Bert Vogelstein, a Johns Hopkins University researcher who has just found a gene pivotal to the triggering of colon cancer.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=identify%2:31:00:: | definition=recognize as being; establish the identity of someone or something | synonyms=place | examples=She identified the man on the 'wanted' poster
2. sense_key=identify%2:32:00:: | definition=give the name or identifying characteristics of; refer to by name or some other identifying characteristic property | synonyms=name | examples=Many senators were named in connection with the scandal; The almanac identifies the auspicious months
3. sense_key=identify%2:31:04:: | definition=consider (oneself) as similar to somebody else | examples=He identified with the refugees
4. sense_key=identify%2:31:03:: | definition=conceive of as united or associated | examples=Sex activity is closely identified with the hypothalamus
5. sense_key=identify%2:31:01:: | definition=identify as in botany or biology, for example | synonyms=discover, key, key out, distinguish, describe, name
6. sense_key=identify%2:31:02:: | definition=consider to be equal or the same | examples=He identified his brother as one of the fugitives

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

reasoning_content:
We need answer JSON. Need choose best sense for "identified" in sentence "scientists are developing tests based on the newly identified genes". Context: genes discovered/recognized. "newly identified genes" means genes that have been recognized/discovered recently. Candidate senses: 1 recognize as being; establish identity. 2 give name or identifying characteristics. 5 identify as in botany/biology, for example, synonyms discover, key, distinguish, describe, name. Which best? Let's analyze.

WordNet sense keys:
identify%2:31:00:: recognize as being; establish the identity of someone or something; synonyms place.
identify%2:32:00:: give the name or identifying characteristics of; refer to by name or some other identifying characteristic property; synonyms name.
identify%2:31:04:: consider oneself similar.
identify%2:31:03:: conceive of as united or associated.
identify%2:31:01:: identify as in botany or biology, for example; synonyms discover, key, key out, distinguish, describe, name.
identify%2:31:02:: consider equal or same.

"newly identified genes" refers to genes that have been discovered/recognized. Sense 1 "recognize as being; establish the identity of someone or something" seems relevant: scientists recognize/establish the identity of genes. Sense 5 with biology example and synonyms discover/distinguish/name might also fit strongly. Need decide single best.

The surface "newly identified genes" in medical science context: genes have been newly discovered and their identity established. WordNet gloss schematic. Examples of sense 1: She identified the man on the wanted poster. That is establish identity from visual. Sense 2: The almanac identifies the auspicious months; give name/identifying characteristics. That is labeling. Sense 5: identify as in botany or biology, for example; synonyms discover, key, key out, distinguish, describe, name. Example? It may be used for classifying species.

For genes, "identified" means they have been discovered and named/characterized. Sense 2 maybe best? Let's think carefully about WSD in this dataset probably SemCor? Target word identify with sentence from news. Which sense is annotated likely? "newly identified genes" maybe sense 1? In WordNet, identify senses are subtle. The distinction between sense 1 (recognize as being; establish identity) and sense 2 (give the name or identifying characteristics of; refer to by name or some other identifying characteristic property). "identified genes" is a passive adjective. The genes have been identified: scientists have established their identity/determined what they are. That seems sense 1. But sense 2 includes "refer to by name or some other identifying characteristic property". The tests are based on the newly identified genes. The "identifying" characteristic meaning could apply: genes that serve to identify? Actually "newly identified genes" means genes that have been identified (by scientists), not genes used to identify something. So it's the act of scientists identifying genes.

Sense 5 specifically "identify as in botany or biology, for example" and synonyms discover, key, key out, distinguish, describe, name. This is a specialized sense for classifying organisms. Genes are biology, but this sense maybe for taxonomic identification. However genes are not being taxonomically keyed out. But the gloss says "as in botany or biology, for example" and synonyms include "discover". "newly identified genes" could be "discovered" genes. Which sense would WSD choose? In many disambiguation tasks, "identified" as adjectival passive with entities could map to sense 1. Let's evaluate with examples.

Sense 1 examples: "She identified the man on the 'wanted' poster." This is recognition/establishing identity of a person. "newly identified genes" = genes whose identity has been established. This parallels.

Sense 2 examples: "Many senators were named in connection with the scandal; The almanac identifies the auspicious months." This is naming or providing identifying characteristic. A gene being identified is not just named; it's discovered and its identity established. But the gloss includes "refer to by name or some other identifying characteristic property" - maybe the genes are referred to by name/characteristic. Hmm.

Sense 5: "identify as in botany or biology, for example." Could be "The biologist identified the species." Genes are biology, but the example maybe "The botanist identified the plant." The target here is "genes" not classifying. But newly identified genes is exactly in biology. However sense 5 is a specific subsense of sense 1? It includes discover, key, key out, distinguish, describe, name. In WordNet, sense 5 may be the domain-specific sense for identifying biological taxa. The gloss "identify as in botany or biology, for example" suggests usage for classifying/specifying organisms. Genes are biological entities, but "identifying genes" is not taxonomy.

Let's look at WordNet relation: identify%2:31:01 has synonyms discover, key, key out, distinguish, describe, name. It is a hyponym of sense 1? Possibly. WSD guidelines say choose indexed sense. There may be overlap. Context: "uncover a handful of genes which, if damaged, unleash... Scientists say the discovery of these genes... newly identified genes". The context emphasizes discovery. This aligns with sense 5 synonyms discover. But also sense 1 "recognize as being". Hmm.

We need choose single best. Let's examine the framing of "newly identified genes". If the sentence had "scientists identified the gene as p53", sense 5 or 2? If "identified a suspect", sense 1. If "identified the cause", sense 1 or 2? The word "identify" has a core meaning of establishing what something is. WordNet splits into:
1 recognize as being; establish the identity of someone or something (place)
2 give the name or identifying characteristics of; refer to by name or some other identifying characteristic property (name)
3 consider oneself similar
4 conceive as united/associated
5 identify as in botany/biology (discover, key, distinguish, describe, name)
6 consider equal or same

In actual usage, "newly identified genes" = genes that have recently been discovered/recognized. Sense 5 may be tempting because of biology and "discover". But is "genes" a biological category like botany? Yes, molecular biology. But sense 5's examples probably "identify a plant" or "identify a species". The target is not a plant/species but a gene. Genes are discovered through molecular biology. However "identify" in this domain would likely be sense 5 in WordNet? Let's search memory: WordNet examples for identify.v.05? I can approximate: "identify as in botany or biology, for example". Synonyms: discover, key, key out, distinguish, describe, name. This is used for "The botanist identified the new species". The sense might be "to determine the taxonomic identity of an organism". Genes aren't taxa, but maybe close enough.

But we need use sentence context. The phrase "newly identified genes" modifies genes. It means the genes have been newly identified (by scientists). The whole article about discovery of cancer genes. The gene has "just found". "identified" is synonymous with "discovered" here. Sense 5 explicitly includes "discover" as a synonym. That makes it strong. Sense 1 synonyms "place" maybe less. The example "She identified the man on the wanted poster" is recognition, not discovery. Since the context is discovery, sense 5 likely.

Let's also consider sense 2: "The almanac identifies the auspicious months" - labels/categorizes. Not exactly.

Thus likely answer sense 5 (index 5). However need be certain. Let's examine candidate indexing: The candidate senses are listed with keys:
1 identify%2:31:00::
2 identify%2:32:00::
3 identify%2:31:04::
4 identify%2:31:03::
5 identify%2:31:01::
6 identify%2:31:02::

The sense_index corresponds to the order 1-6. We should return {"sense_index": 5} if choose sense 5. Need ensure no hedging.

Let's do more in-depth analysis to decide between sense 1 and 5. "Medical scientists are starting to uncover a handful of genes". The word "uncover" means discover. "the discovery of these genes". "newly identified genes" = newly discovered genes. WordNet sense 5 explicitly lists "discover" as synonym. It is a biology-specific sense. The target surface "identified" is part of a participial adjective modifying "genes" in a scientific context. That fits sense 5.

Could sense 1 also mean recognize as being? If a scientist identifies a gene, they establish its identity. In WSD tasks, many uses of "identify" with objects like "gene" might be labeled sense 1? We need know conventions. WordNet sense distinctions: Sense 1 is the broad "recognize as being; establish the identity of someone or something". Sense 5 is a specialization "identify as in botany or biology, for example". Is identifying a gene a botanical/biological identification? Since the object is a biological entity, yes. But the phrase "as in botany or biology" could be interpreted as the *activity* belongs to the domain. The scientists are biologists identifying biological things. Therefore sense 5. The gloss includes "discover" and "distinguish" which matches context.

However, we need consider the synonym sets:
- Sense 1: place ( recognize as being; establish identity)
- Sense 5: discover, key, key out, distinguish, describe, name.
"newly identified genes" in scientific literature often means "genes recently discovered and described". So sense 5.

But let's not overlook sense 2: "give the name or identifying characteristics of; refer to by name or some other identifying characteristic property". Example: "The almanac identifies the auspicious months". Could "newly identified genes" mean genes that have been given names? The article mentions "found a gene pivotal" not named. The tests are based on genes that can predict cancer; those genes are identified (characterized) by their properties. Yet "newly identified" in English implies "recently discovered/recognized" more than "named".

I think answer is sense 5.

Need output only JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 5}. Ensure no extra text.


attempt_kind: initial

status: success

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

[User]
Target lemma: first
Target surface form: first
Context:
Medical scientists are starting to uncover a handful of genes which, if damaged, unleash the chaotic growth of cells that characterizes cancer. Scientists say the discovery of these genes in recent months is painting a new and startling picture of how cancer develops. An emerging understanding of the genes is expected to produce an array of new strategies for future cancer treatment and prevention. That is for the future. Already, scientists are developing tests based on the newly identified genes that, for the <t>first</t> time, can predict whether an otherwise healthy individual is likely to get cancer. "It's a super-exciting set of discoveries, "says Bert Vogelstein, a Johns Hopkins University researcher who has just found a gene pivotal to the triggering of colon cancer.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=first%3:00:00:: | definition=preceding all others in time or space or degree | examples=the first house on the right; the first day of spring
2. sense_key=first%5:00:00:ordinal:00 | definition=indicating the beginning unit in a series | synonyms=1st
3. sense_key=first%5:00:02:opening:00 | definition=serving to set in motion | synonyms=inaugural, initiative, initiatory, maiden | examples=the magazine's inaugural issue; the initiative phase in the negotiations
4. sense_key=first%5:00:01:opening:00 | definition=serving to begin | synonyms=beginning | examples=the beginning canto of the poem; the first verse
5. sense_key=first%5:00:00:best:00 | definition=ranking above all others | synonyms=foremost, world-class | examples=was first in her class; the foremost figure among marine artists
6. sense_key=first%3:00:03:: | definition=highest in pitch or chief among parts or voices or instruments or orchestra sections | examples=first soprano; the first violin section

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

finish_reason: stop

role: assistant

reasoning_content:
The user wants me to perform word sense disambiguation for the word "first" in the given context. Let me analyze the context carefully.

Context: "Already, scientists are developing tests based on the newly identified genes that, for the first time, can predict whether an otherwise healthy individual is likely to get cancer."

The phrase is "for the first time" - this is an idiom meaning "on the first/only previous or initial occasion" or "as the initial instance."

Let me look at the candidate senses:

1. sense_key=first%3:00:00:: | definition=preceding all others in time or space or degree | examples=the first house on the right; the first day of spring
   - This is the adjective sense of "first" as an ordinal number. "for the first time" uses "first" in this basic ordinal sense - referring to the initial occurrence/time.

2. sense_key=first%5:00:00:ordinal:00 | definition=indicating the beginning unit in a series | synonyms=1st
   - Similar to 1 but as a satellite? This is specifically ordinal. "for the first time" means the beginning unit in a series of times.

3. sense_key=first%5:00:02:opening:00 | definition=serving to set in motion | synonyms=inaugural, initiative, initiatory, maiden | examples=the magazine's inaugural issue; the initiative phase in the negotiations
   - This is more about initiating something, like an inaugural event. Not the right sense.

4. sense_key=first%5:00:01:opening:00 | definition=serving to begin | synonyms=beginning | examples=the beginning canto of the poem; the first verse
   - This is about the beginning part of something. Could be close but "first time" is more ordinal.

5. sense_key=first%5:00:00:best:00 | definition=ranking above all others | synonyms=foremost, world-class | examples=was first in her class
   - Not relevant.

6. sense_key=first%3:00:03:: | definition=highest in pitch or chief among parts or voices or instruments or orchestra sections
   - Not relevant.

"For the first time" is a common phrase where "first" is an ordinal adjective modifying "time" - meaning the initial time/occasion. This aligns best with sense 1 (preceding all others in time or space or degree) or sense 2 (indicating the beginning unit in a series).

The distinction between sense 1 and sense 2:
- Sense 1: first%3:00:00:: - adjective, "preceding all others in time or space or degree"
- Sense 2: first%5:00:00:ordinal:00 - satellite adjective, "indicating the beginning unit in a series"

In WordNet, "first" as an adjective has multiple senses. The sense "preceding all others in time or space or degree" is the most common/core ordinal sense. The satellite "indicating the beginning unit in a series" with synonym "1st" is very similar but technically a satellite of the ordinal adjective.

Actually, in WordNet, for numbers/ordinals, "first" as an adjective sense 1 (3:00:00) is "preceding all others in time or space or degree". The "ordinal" sense (5:00:00:ordinal:00) is a satellite meaning "indicating the beginning unit in a series" and has synonym "1st".

In "for the first time", we are referring to the first/initial occurrence. This is the basic ordinal sense. The phrase "first time" is literally the initial time in a sequence. This seems most like sense 1.

Wait, let me reconsider. "first%5:00:00:ordinal:00" specifically relates to ordinal numbers. "1st" is a synonym. When we say "the first time", we're using "first" as an ordinal number to identify which time (the 1st time). So maybe sense 2 is more precise?

But sense 1 includes "preceding all others in time" which directly fits "first time" (the time that precedes all other times).

Let me think about WordNet structure. The "first" entry likely has:
- first%3:00:00:: preceding all others in time or space or degree (the main sense)
- first%5:00:00:ordinal:00 indicating the beginning unit in a series (satellite)

The main sense (3:00:00) is the one used in phrases like "the first day of spring", "the first house on the right". "The first time" would be the same basic usage - "the time that precedes all other times" or the initial time.

The ordinal satellite is a more specialized relational sense indicating position in a series. While "first time" is ordinal, the core meaning is "preceding all others in time" which is sense 1.

Actually, in WordNet, many numerical adjectives have both a descriptive sense and a relational/satellite sense. "First" as "preceding all others" is the descriptive sense. "First" as "ordinal" (1st) is relational.

For "first time", the meaning is "the time which precedes all others" - this is sense 1.

I think the answer is sense 1.

But let me double-check. The example "the first day of spring" for sense 1 is very analogous to "the first time" - both refer to an initial temporal occurrence. This strongly supports sense 1.

Sense 2 has no example given but synonyms "1st". "1st time" is essentially the same as "first time." However, the satellite ordinal sense is more about classification/labeling position in a series (like 1st, 2nd, 3rd), whereas "for the first time" is more about the temporal precedence.

I'll go with sense 1.

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native_finish_reason: stop

provider: Moonshot AI

currency: USD


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

[User]
Target lemma: time
Target surface form: time
Context:
Medical scientists are starting to uncover a handful of genes which, if damaged, unleash the chaotic growth of cells that characterizes cancer. Scientists say the discovery of these genes in recent months is painting a new and startling picture of how cancer develops. An emerging understanding of the genes is expected to produce an array of new strategies for future cancer treatment and prevention. That is for the future. Already, scientists are developing tests based on the newly identified genes that, for the first <t>time</t>, can predict whether an otherwise healthy individual is likely to get cancer. "It's a super-exciting set of discoveries, "says Bert Vogelstein, a Johns Hopkins University researcher who has just found a gene pivotal to the triggering of colon cancer.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=time%1:11:00:: | definition=an instance or single occasion for some event | synonyms=clip | examples=this time he succeeded; he called four times
2. sense_key=time%1:28:05:: | definition=a period of time considered as a resource under your control and sufficient to accomplish something | examples=take time to smell the roses; I didn't have time to finish
3. sense_key=time%1:28:00:: | definition=an indefinite period (usually marked by specific attributes or activities) | examples=he waited a long time; the time of year for planting
4. sense_key=time%1:28:06:: | definition=a suitable moment | examples=it is time to go
5. sense_key=time%1:03:00:: | definition=the continuum of experience in which events pass from the future through the present to the past
6. sense_key=time%1:11:01:: | definition=a person's experience on a particular occasion | examples=he had a time holding back the tears; they had a good time together
7. sense_key=time%1:28:03:: | definition=a reading of a point in time as given by a clock | synonyms=clock time | examples=do you know what time it is?; the time is 10 o'clock
8. sense_key=time%1:28:04:: | definition=the fourth coordinate that is required (along with three spatial dimensions) to specify a physical event | synonyms=fourth dimension
9. sense_key=time%1:07:01:: | definition=rhythm as given by division into parts of equal duration | synonyms=meter, metre
10. sense_key=time%1:28:01:: | definition=the period of time a prisoner is imprisoned | synonyms=prison term, sentence | examples=he served a prison term of 15 months; his sentence was 5 to 10 years

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

reasoning_content: We need answer only JSON with sense_index choose best. Let's analyze target time in phrase "for the first <t>time</t>". Context: "Already, scientists are developing tests based on the newly identified genes that, for the first time, can predict ..." The idiom "for the first time" means on the first occasion/instance that X can happen. Candidate sense 1 time%1:11:00 definition an instance or single occasion for some event synonyms=clip examples "this time he succeeded; he called four times". That fits "for the first time" as occasion/instance. Sense 4 suitable moment (it is time to go). But "first time" is an instance/occasion. Sense 1 likely best. Need output {"sense_index":1}.

provider: Together


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

[User]
Target lemma: otherwise
Target surface form: otherwise
Context:
Medical scientists are starting to uncover a handful of genes which, if damaged, unleash the chaotic growth of cells that characterizes cancer. Scientists say the discovery of these genes in recent months is painting a new and startling picture of how cancer develops. An emerging understanding of the genes is expected to produce an array of new strategies for future cancer treatment and prevention. That is for the future. Already, scientists are developing tests based on the newly identified genes that, for the first time, can predict whether an <t>otherwise</t> healthy individual is likely to get cancer. "It's a super-exciting set of discoveries, "says Bert Vogelstein, a Johns Hopkins University researcher who has just found a gene pivotal to the triggering of colon cancer.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=otherwise%4:02:01:: | definition=in other respects or ways | examples=he is otherwise normal; the funds are not otherwise available
2. sense_key=otherwise%4:02:03:: | definition=in another and different manner | synonyms=differently, other than | examples=very soon you will know differently; she thought otherwise

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

reasoning_content: We need pick sense index for 'otherwise' in context: 'predict whether an otherwise healthy individual is likely to get cancer.' 'otherwise healthy individual' means in other respects healthy; healthy in other respects (apart from cancer risk). The phrase means someone who is healthy in other ways. The definition for sense 1: in other respects or ways; example 'he is otherwise normal' matches 'otherwise healthy individual' = healthy in other respects. Sense 2 definition: in another and different manner ('thought otherwise') not this context. So answer index 1. Need return only JSON object {"sense_index": 1}.


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

[User]
Target lemma: healthy
Target surface form: healthy
Context:
Medical scientists are starting to uncover a handful of genes which, if damaged, unleash the chaotic growth of cells that characterizes cancer. Scientists say the discovery of these genes in recent months is painting a new and startling picture of how cancer develops. An emerging understanding of the genes is expected to produce an array of new strategies for future cancer treatment and prevention. That is for the future. Already, scientists are developing tests based on the newly identified genes that, for the first time, can predict whether an otherwise <t>healthy</t> individual is likely to get cancer. "It's a super-exciting set of discoveries, "says Bert Vogelstein, a Johns Hopkins University researcher who has just found a gene pivotal to the triggering of colon cancer.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=healthy%3:00:00:: | definition=having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease | examples=a rosy healthy baby; staying fit and healthy
2. sense_key=healthy%5:00:00:sound:00 | definition=financially secure and functioning well | examples=a healthy economy
3. sense_key=healthy%5:00:00:wholesome:00 | definition=promoting health; healthful; ; ; ; ; - C.B.Davis | synonyms=salubrious, good for you | examples=a healthy diet; clean healthy air
4. sense_key=healthy%5:00:00:reasonable:00 | definition=exercising or showing good judgment | synonyms=intelligent, levelheaded, sound | examples=healthy scepticism; a healthy fear of rattlesnakes
5. sense_key=healthy%5:00:00:considerable:00 | definition=large in amount or extent or degree | synonyms=goodly, goodish, hefty, respectable, sizable, sizeable | examples=it cost a considerable amount; a goodly amount

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

reasoning_content: We need choose best sense for "healthy" in context: "otherwise healthy individual is likely to get cancer." Meaning person without disease/infirmity. So sense 1. Need return JSON {"sense_index": 1}. Ensure only JSON.

provider: AkashML


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

[User]
Target lemma: individual
Target surface form: individual
Context:
Medical scientists are starting to uncover a handful of genes which, if damaged, unleash the chaotic growth of cells that characterizes cancer. Scientists say the discovery of these genes in recent months is painting a new and startling picture of how cancer develops. An emerging understanding of the genes is expected to produce an array of new strategies for future cancer treatment and prevention. That is for the future. Already, scientists are developing tests based on the newly identified genes that, for the first time, can predict whether an otherwise healthy <t>individual</t> is likely to get cancer. "It's a super-exciting set of discoveries, "says Bert Vogelstein, a Johns Hopkins University researcher who has just found a gene pivotal to the triggering of colon cancer.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=individual%1:03:00:: | definition=a human being | synonyms=person, someone, somebody, mortal, soul | examples=there was too much for one person to do
2. sense_key=individual%1:18:00:: | definition=a single organism

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

reasoning_content: We need choose best sense for target word "individual" in context. Need output JSON {"sense_index": index}. Candidate senses listed 1 and 2. The context: "can predict whether an otherwise healthy individual is likely to get cancer." That's a human being, not a single organism in biological organism sense (could be organism but in medical context human being). Sense 1 definition a human being synonyms person, someone, somebody, mortal, soul. Examples there was too much for one person to do. Sense 2 a single organism, likely organism (any living thing). Since the sentence refers to an otherwise healthy individual (human) likely to get cancer, best sense is sense 1. Need return JSON exactly like {"sense_index": 3}, but with index 1. Ensure only JSON object.

provider: Novita


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

[User]
Target lemma: likely
Target surface form: likely
Context:
Medical scientists are starting to uncover a handful of genes which, if damaged, unleash the chaotic growth of cells that characterizes cancer. Scientists say the discovery of these genes in recent months is painting a new and startling picture of how cancer develops. An emerging understanding of the genes is expected to produce an array of new strategies for future cancer treatment and prevention. That is for the future. Already, scientists are developing tests based on the newly identified genes that, for the first time, can predict whether an otherwise healthy individual is <t>likely</t> to get cancer. "It's a super-exciting set of discoveries, "says Bert Vogelstein, a Johns Hopkins University researcher who has just found a gene pivotal to the triggering of colon cancer.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=likely%3:00:00:: | definition=has a good chance of being the case or of coming about | examples=these services are likely to be available to us all before long; she is likely to forget
2. sense_key=likely%3:00:04:: | definition=likely but not certain to be or become true or real | synonyms=probable | examples=a likely result; he foresaw a probable loss
3. sense_key=likely%5:00:00:prospective:00 | definition=expected to become or be; in prospect | synonyms=potential | examples=potential clients
4. sense_key=likely%5:00:00:credible:00 | definition=within the realm of credibility | examples=not a very likely excuse

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

reasoning_content: We need answer as JSON only. Need select best sense for “likely” in sentence: “tests ... can predict whether an otherwise healthy individual is likely to get cancer.” It means probability/chance. Candidate senses: 1=has a good chance of being the case or coming about, examples “likely to be available”, “likely to forget”. 2=likely but not certain to be or become true or real, synonyms probable, examples a likely result. 3=expected to become or be; prospective. 4=within credibility. The phrase “is likely to get cancer” best matches sense 1: has a good chance of being the case or of coming about. Need JSON. Ensure only JSON object.

provider: Ambient


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

[User]
Target lemma: get
Target surface form: get
Context:
Medical scientists are starting to uncover a handful of genes which, if damaged, unleash the chaotic growth of cells that characterizes cancer. Scientists say the discovery of these genes in recent months is painting a new and startling picture of how cancer develops. An emerging understanding of the genes is expected to produce an array of new strategies for future cancer treatment and prevention. That is for the future. Already, scientists are developing tests based on the newly identified genes that, for the first time, can predict whether an otherwise healthy individual is likely to <t>get</t> cancer. "It's a super-exciting set of discoveries, "says Bert Vogelstein, a Johns Hopkins University researcher who has just found a gene pivotal to the triggering of colon cancer.

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

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

reasoning_content:
 The task is to perform fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation for the lemma "get" in the context: "Already, scientists are developing tests based on the newly identified genes that, for the first time, can predict whether an otherwise healthy individual is likely to <t>get</t> cancer."

I should choose the single best indexed sense. Let's analyze candidates:

The phrase is "get cancer" meaning developing/catching an illness. In WordNet for verb 'get', there is sense 13: "be stricken by an illness, fall victim to an illness" with synonyms contract, take, examples "He got AIDS; She came down with pneumonia". That's perfect.

Sense 12: "come to have or undergo a change of (physical features and attributes)" synonyms grow, develop, produce, acquire, examples "He grew a beard; The patient developed abdominal pains" - "develop" could be used metaphorically, but sense 13 specifically deals with illness.

Sense 35: "undergo (as of injuries and illnesses)" synonyms suffer, sustain, have, examples "She suffered a fracture in the accident; He had an insulin shock after eating three candy bars" - also related but usually for injuries or illnesses. But WordNet's sense 13 is specifically "be stricken by an illness, fall victim to an illness".

The collocation "get cancer" maps to "contract cancer" which is sense 13. So answer should be sense 13.

Need to return JSON exactly: {"sense_index": 13}.


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

[User]
Target lemma: cancer
Target surface form: cancer
Context:
Medical scientists are starting to uncover a handful of genes which, if damaged, unleash the chaotic growth of cells that characterizes cancer. Scientists say the discovery of these genes in recent months is painting a new and startling picture of how cancer develops. An emerging understanding of the genes is expected to produce an array of new strategies for future cancer treatment and prevention. That is for the future. Already, scientists are developing tests based on the newly identified genes that, for the first time, can predict whether an otherwise healthy individual is likely to get <t>cancer</t>. "It's a super-exciting set of discoveries, "says Bert Vogelstein, a Johns Hopkins University researcher who has just found a gene pivotal to the triggering of colon cancer.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=cancer%1:26:00:: | definition=any malignant growth or tumor caused by abnormal and uncontrolled cell division; it may spread to other parts of the body through the lymphatic system or the blood stream | synonyms=malignant neoplastic disease
2. sense_key=cancer%1:18:00:: | definition=(astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Cancer | synonyms=Crab
3. sense_key=cancer%1:17:00:: | definition=a small zodiacal constellation in the northern hemisphere; between Leo and Gemini
4. sense_key=cancer%1:15:00:: | definition=the fourth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about June 21 to July 22 | synonyms=Cancer the Crab, Crab
5. sense_key=cancer%1:05:00:: | definition=type genus of the family Cancridae | synonyms=genus Cancer

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

reasoning_content:
 Word Sense Disambiguation task. Target lemma: cancer. Context is about medical scientists uncovering genes related to cancer, chaotic growth of cells, colon cancer, prediction of getting cancer. Candidate senses: 1 is disease, 2 astrological person, 3 constellation, 4 zodiac sign, 5 genus. Sense 1 best.

Need return JSON exactly {"sense_index": 1}.


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

[User]
Target lemma: set
Target surface form: set
Context:
Medical scientists are starting to uncover a handful of genes which, if damaged, unleash the chaotic growth of cells that characterizes cancer. Scientists say the discovery of these genes in recent months is painting a new and startling picture of how cancer develops. An emerging understanding of the genes is expected to produce an array of new strategies for future cancer treatment and prevention. That is for the future. Already, scientists are developing tests based on the newly identified genes that, for the first time, can predict whether an otherwise healthy individual is likely to get cancer. "It's a super-exciting <t>set</t> of discoveries, "says Bert Vogelstein, a Johns Hopkins University researcher who has just found a gene pivotal to the triggering of colon cancer. "Only a decade ago cancer was a black box about which we knew nothing at the molecular level.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=set%1:14:00:: | definition=a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used | examples=a set of books; a set of golf clubs
2. sense_key=set%1:14:02:: | definition=(mathematics) an abstract collection of numbers or symbols | examples=the set of prime numbers is infinite
3. sense_key=set%1:04:00:: | definition=several exercises intended to be done in series | synonyms=exercise set | examples=he did four sets of the incline bench press
4. sense_key=set%1:06:00:: | definition=representation consisting of the scenery and other properties used to identify the location of a dramatic production | synonyms=stage set | examples=the sets were meticulously authentic
5. sense_key=set%1:14:01:: | definition=an unofficial association of people or groups | synonyms=circle, band, lot | examples=the smart set goes there; they were an angry lot
6. sense_key=set%1:09:01:: | definition=a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way | synonyms=bent | examples=the set of his mind was obvious
7. sense_key=set%1:04:01:: | definition=the act of putting something in position | examples=he gave a final set to his hat
8. sense_key=set%1:28:00:: | definition=a unit of play in tennis or squash | examples=they played two sets of tennis after dinner
9. sense_key=set%1:22:00:: | definition=the process of becoming hard or solid by cooling or drying or crystallization | synonyms=hardening, solidifying, solidification, curing | examples=the hardening of concrete; he tested the set of the glue
10. sense_key=set%1:18:00:: | definition=evil Egyptian god with the head of a beast that has high square ears and a long snout; brother and murderer of Osiris | synonyms=Seth
11. sense_key=set%1:11:00:: | definition=the descent of a heavenly body below the horizon | examples=before the set of sun
12. sense_key=set%1:09:00:: | definition=(psychology) being temporarily ready to respond in a particular way | synonyms=readiness | examples=the subjects' set led them to solve problems the familiar way and to overlook the simpler solution; his instructions deliberately gave them the wrong set
13. sense_key=set%1:06:01:: | definition=any electronic equipment that receives or transmits radio or tv signals | examples=the early sets ran on storage batteries

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

reasoning_content: We need choose best sense for target "set" in context "It's a super-exciting <t>set</t> of discoveries". This means a group of things of the same kind that belong together. So sense 1 definition: a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used.Example a set of books. Thus sense_index 1. Response only JSON.

provider: Parasail


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

[User]
Target lemma: discovery
Target surface form: discoveries
Context:
Medical scientists are starting to uncover a handful of genes which, if damaged, unleash the chaotic growth of cells that characterizes cancer. Scientists say the discovery of these genes in recent months is painting a new and startling picture of how cancer develops. An emerging understanding of the genes is expected to produce an array of new strategies for future cancer treatment and prevention. That is for the future. Already, scientists are developing tests based on the newly identified genes that, for the first time, can predict whether an otherwise healthy individual is likely to get cancer. "It's a super-exciting set of <t>discoveries</t>, "says Bert Vogelstein, a Johns Hopkins University researcher who has just found a gene pivotal to the triggering of colon cancer. "Only a decade ago cancer was a black box about which we knew nothing at the molecular level.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=discovery%1:04:00:: | definition=the act of discovering something | synonyms=find, uncovering
2. sense_key=discovery%1:10:00:: | definition=something that is discovered
3. sense_key=discovery%1:09:00:: | definition=a productive insight | synonyms=breakthrough, find
4. sense_key=discovery%1:10:01:: | definition=(law) compulsory pretrial disclosure of documents relevant to a case; enables one side in a litigation to elicit information from the other side concerning the facts in the case

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

raw_output:
```json
{"sense_index": 2}
```

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 2}
```

reasoning_content:
The user wants me to choose the single best indexed sense for the target word "discoveries" in the given context.

Let me analyze the context: The sentence is "It's a super-exciting set of <t>discoveries</t>," says Bert Vogelstein, describing the recent findings of genes related to cancer.

Candidate senses:
1. discovery%1:04:00:: = the act of discovering something (synonyms: find, uncovering)
2. discovery%1:10:00:: = something that is discovered
3. discovery%1:09:00:: = a productive insight (synonyms: breakthrough, find)
4. discovery%1:10:01:: = (law) compulsory pretrial disclosure (no relevance here)

In context, "discoveries" refers to the newly identified genes - these are things that have been found/discovered. The phrase "set of discoveries" suggests multiple findings/results.

Sense 1 is about the act of discovering, which would be more abstract. But here it says "set of discoveries" - this points to discrete things that have been discovered, i.e., the genes themselves or the findings about them.

Sense 2 = something that is discovered - this fits because the discoveries are things (genes) that have been discovered.

Sense 3 = a productive insight/breakthrough - this also could fit because finding cancer genes is a breakthrough/insight. However, the context mentions specific genes being found, making "something that is discovered" (sense 2) more concrete.

But wait, in WordNet, what are the examples? The user says use synonyms and examples. Let me think about WordNet examples:
- Sense 1: "the act of discovering something" - examples might be "the discovery of America" or "the discovery of penicillin" - abstract act
- Sense 2: "something that is discovered" - examples might be "they made an important discovery" or "archaeological discoveries" - concrete things
- Sense 3: "a productive insight" - synonyms breakthrough, find - examples like "a notable discovery"

The phrase "set of discoveries" with the context of multiple genes found in recent months - these are multiple discrete findings. The word "discoveries" is the direct object referring to what has been found (the genes and related findings).

Actually, I should think about this more carefully. "It's a set of discoveries" - a "set" collects multiple discoveries. Each discovery could be:
- a finding/event of discovery (sense 1)
- something discovered (sense 2)
- a productive insight/breakthrough (sense 3)

In scientific contexts, "discoveries" often refers to specific findings or things that have been discovered. For example, "the discoveries of Galileo" could refer to things he discovered (planets/moons) or the acts of discovery.

Given the context: "Scientists say the discovery of these genes in recent months is painting a new picture" - here "discovery of these genes" (singular) uses sense 1, the act. But then "set of discoveries" (plural) refers to multiple findings - the things discovered.

Hmm, but "It's a super-exciting set of discoveries" - what is "it"? The paragraph talks about newly identified genes and tests based on them. "It" refers to the overall recent progress/finds.

Sense 2 "something that is discovered" seems best. Each discovery is something discovered (a gene, a finding about cancer).

But sense 3 "a productive insight" - could also be argued because these are major scientific breakthroughs.

The WordNet distinctions:
- Sense 1 (noun.act): the act or process of discovering
- Sense 2 (noun.artifact? or noun.entity): something that is discovered - more like the things
- Sense 3 (noun.cognition): a productive insight - the insight/knowledge gained

In this context, I think sense 2 is most appropriate because "discoveries" refers to concrete scientific findings/things found. "A set of discoveries" treats them as discrete items.

But wait, the WSD task examples in the world sometimes classify "important discoveries" as sense 3 (breakthrough). Let me reconsider.

The phrase "super-exciting set of discoveries" - if someone says "What exciting discoveries!" they usually mean either sense 2 (things found) or sense 3 (breakthroughs).

Given the context about "genes which, if damaged, unleash cancer" and "new strategies for treatment" - these discoveries are productive insights that lead to understanding. This leans sense 3.

But "discoveries" as plural countable things being a "set" - concrete things discovered - leans sense 2.

WordNet gloss: "something that is discovered" vs "a productive insight; synonyms: breakthrough, find".

I think the context better supports sense 2 because we're talking about actual things found (genes). "Find" as a synonym of sense 3 is interesting - a "find" is something found. But sense 3's primary gloss is "productive insight."

Actually, looking at the sentence: "Scientists say the discovery of these genes in recent months is painting a new and startling picture of how cancer develops" - here singular discovery = act of discovering. Then "set of discoveries" in plural = the discrete things discovered (the individual gene findings).

I'll go with sense 2. "something that is discovered"

Let me reconsider once more. The user wants the single best indexed sense. Given:
- "set of discoveries" → multiple items
- referring to genes found → things discovered
- no legal context → eliminate 4

Between 1, 2, 3:
- 1 = act of discovering (would be "the discovery of X" usually singular abstract)
- 2 = something discovered (the concrete findings)
- 3 = productive insight/breakthrough (cognitive achievement)

I think 2 is the best fit. The discoveries are the things that have been found (the genes and the knowledge about them as discrete findings).


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

[User]
Target lemma: say
Target surface form: says
Context:
Medical scientists are starting to uncover a handful of genes which, if damaged, unleash the chaotic growth of cells that characterizes cancer. Scientists say the discovery of these genes in recent months is painting a new and startling picture of how cancer develops. An emerging understanding of the genes is expected to produce an array of new strategies for future cancer treatment and prevention. That is for the future. Already, scientists are developing tests based on the newly identified genes that, for the first time, can predict whether an otherwise healthy individual is likely to get cancer. "It's a super-exciting set of discoveries, "<t>says</t> Bert Vogelstein, a Johns Hopkins University researcher who has just found a gene pivotal to the triggering of colon cancer. "Only a decade ago cancer was a black box about which we knew nothing at the molecular level.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=say%2:32:00:: | definition=express in words | synonyms=state, tell | examples=He said that he wanted to marry her; tell me what is bothering you
2. sense_key=say%2:32:01:: | definition=report or maintain | synonyms=allege, aver | examples=He alleged that he was the victim of a crime; He said it was too late to intervene in the war
3. sense_key=say%2:32:03:: | definition=express a supposition | synonyms=suppose | examples=Let us say that he did not tell the truth; Let's say you had a lot of money--what would you do?
4. sense_key=say%2:42:00:: | definition=have or contain a certain wording or form | synonyms=read | examples=The passage reads as follows; What does the law say?
5. sense_key=say%2:32:04:: | definition=give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority | synonyms=order, tell, enjoin | examples=I said to him to go home; She ordered him to do the shopping
6. sense_key=say%2:32:02:: | definition=speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way | synonyms=pronounce, articulate, enounce, sound out, enunciate | examples=She pronounces French words in a funny way; I cannot say `zip wire'
7. sense_key=say%2:32:07:: | definition=communicate or express nonverbally | examples=What does this painting say?; Did his face say anything about how he felt?
8. sense_key=say%2:32:15:: | definition=utter aloud | examples=She said `Hello' to everyone in the office
9. sense_key=say%2:32:13:: | definition=state as one's opinion or judgement; declare | examples=I say let's forget this whole business
10. sense_key=say%2:32:08:: | definition=recite or repeat a fixed text | examples=Say grace; She said her `Hail Mary'
11. sense_key=say%2:32:09:: | definition=indicate | examples=The clock says noon

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

reasoning_content:
 We need choose single best sense for "says" in context. Let's analyze. Target surface says: "It's a super-exciting set of discoveries, " says Bert Vogelstein. This is a direct quote attribution, with inverted order. The verb 'says' used to report what someone stated. Candidate senses:

1 say%2:32:00 express in words, synonyms state, tell, examples He said that he wanted to marry her; tell me ...
2 say%2:32:01 report or maintain, synonyms allege, aver, examples He said it was too late to intervene in the war
3 express a supposition
4 have a certain wording/form
5 give instructions/order
6 speak/ pronounce
7 communicate nonverbally
8 utter aloud
9 state as one's opinion or judgement; declare
10 recite/repeat a fixed text
11 indicate

In news attribution "says Bert Vogelstein" after a quote, 'say' means 'express in words' or 'report/maintain'. Which sense is better? WordNet sense 00 express in words is general. Sense 01 report or maintain maybe stronger as 'report'. But examples for sense 01: "He said it was too late to intervene in the war". That fits report/attenuated truth claim. Sense 00 examples: "He said that he wanted to marry her"; generic statement. Direct quote with says is most common; likely sense 00? Need decide based on fine-grained WSD. The gloss of sense 01 "report or maintain" as allege, aver implies claim/assert, perhaps more like 'claim'. The context: Bert says "It's super exciting set of discoveries". He is expressing his opinion/enthusiasm. It might be state as one's opinion or judgement (sense 09? key 15? Actually index 9 sense_key say%2:32:13: examples "I say let's forget this whole business", perhaps used to introduce a proposal/opinion. Is this an opinion? "It's a super-exciting set of discoveries" is an evaluative statement, an opinion/statement of judgement. However typical tag for direct quote 'says' might be sense 1 in WordNet? We should not just assume. Need examine WordNet sense definitions for say.

WordNet senses of verb 'say' group 2:32. Let's list exact senses in WordNet 3.0 maybe:
say.v.01: express in words; "He said that he wanted to marry her"; "Tell me what is bothering you"; "state your opinion"; "state your name"
say.v.02: report or maintain; "He alleged that he was the victim of a crime"; "The paper says..."?
say.v.03: express a supposition; "Let us say..."
say.v.04: have or contain a certain wording or form; "The passage reads as follows"; "What does the law say?"
say.v.05: give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority; "I said to him to go home"; "She ordered him to do the shopping" -- actually this is a different sense? But "I said to him to go home"? typical ? WordNet say.v.05: order, tell, enjoin.
say.v.06: speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way; "She pronounces French words in a funny way"; "I cannot say `zip wire'"
say.v.07: communicate or express nonverbally; examples above
say.v.08: utter aloud; "She said `Hello' to everyone in the office"
say.v.09: state as one's opinion or judgement; declare; "I say let's forget this whole business"
say.v.10: recite or repeat a fixed text; "Say grace"; "She said her `Hail Mary'"
say.v.11: indicate; "The clock says noon"

Indices in candidate list correspond maybe exactly these. Need map: Candidate list index 9 is sense_key say%2:32:13, which is probably WordNet sense say.v.09? lexicographer file 2:32. Usually sense keys suffix .13 maybe distinct. But candidate order may not exactly correspond WordNet .v numbering? Let's see candidate definitions match listed above order 1-11. Index 1 = say.v.01, index 2 = say.v.02, index 3 = say.v.03, index 4 = say.v.04, index 5 = say.v.05, index 6 = say.v.06, index 7 = say.v.07, index 8 = say.v.08, index 9 = say.v.09, index 10 = say.v.10, index 11 = say.v.11. So we can use definitions as if.

We need choose index. Let's deeply consider "says Bert Vogelstein". It is in a news article, reporting speech. Quote: "It's a super-exciting set of discoveries, " says Bert Vogelstein. He's expressing an opinion about discoveries, an evaluative exclamation. It could be both sense 1 (express in words) and sense 9 (state as one's opinion or judgement; declare). Sense 9 examples: "I say let's forget this whole business". This is using say as an performative declaration. Does direct-quote reporting with inversion count? Maybe not, because it's not explicit "I say ..." but third person. Bert is stating his opinion. But 'says' in such a report primarily means 'expresses in words'.

We must not hedge and return JSON. Let's decide the most likely gold standard for WSD. Could be an actual WordNet sample? The sentence maybe from a corpus used in WSD evaluation? It mentions Bert Vogelstein. Maybe from SEMCOR or similar. The target says with direct attribution. In typical sense assignment, sense 1 is the default/reporting speech. Sense 9 may be a speech act of opinion/deem. But here it's also reporting speech. Let's inspect WordNet definition nuances.

sense 1: express in words; synonyms state, tell; examples include "He said that he wanted to marry her". This covers any verbal expression. sense 2: report or maintain; synonyms allege, aver; examples include "He said it was too late to intervene in the war". This is "allege"—often used with recounted claim/fact, not direct quote in journalistic style? The example in WordNet 3.0 for say.v.02 might be: "He said it was too late to intervene in the war" (I think yes). It also includes "The clock says noon"? No that's sense 11. There's sense "The report says..." maybe? Actually say.v.02 example from WordNet: "He said it was too late to intervene in the war"; "The registrar says that I owe the school money"? Hmm.

The direct-quoted commentary with says might be sense 1 because it is just expressing. The crucial distinction between sense 1 and 2 is perhaps 'report or maintain' involves passing on information, repeating someone's statement, reporting words of another. In journalism, 'says' reports the subject's statement. Could fit sense 2. But the gloss "report or maintain" with synonyms "allege, aver" often means to assert/assert as true. "Allege" implies claiming without proof; "aver" means assert. "Report or maintain" maybe: He said [that] ... (declarative complement). The example: "He said it was too late to intervene in the war" is exactly a report clause. In the target context, 'says' introduces a quotation, reports the content of his words. This is reporting. Hmm.

But sense 1 also uses "He said that he wanted to marry her" (reported direct?) reported content clause. So both include reporting. Sense 2 nuance "report or maintain" likely maybe "allege/aver" where the verb takes a that-clause of factual claim. Could there be a sense for 'quoted direct speech' as utter aloud (sense 8)? The example "She said `Hello' to everyone in the office" is simple utterance, not deep reporting. Our target is direct quote, but not literal utterance-vocalization; it's conveying words. Sense 8 "utter aloud" synonyms? Actually sense 8 examples: "She said `Hello' to everyone in the office". The gloss only "utter aloud". This could apply to direct quote. But the gloss does not include reporting; it focuses on producing spoken words. Since it's a written news report, not necessarily aloud, sense 8 is probably not correct (though quotes represent words uttered). But WordNet examples are not canonical for all direct speech.

Sense 9 state as one's opinion or judgement; declare. Example: "I say let's forget this whole business". This is like "I propose/declare". Here Bert is not saying "I say", he's quoted making an exclamation/opinion. If one disambiguates 'says' with complement as direct quote, no single WordNet sense maps? There may be sense 1 (express in words), since direct quotes are expressions.

Let's search memory: In SemCor, direct quote 'says' may be tagged as 'say%2:32:00' (sense 1). For instance, "says Dr. Smith" maybe tagged as sense 1. I recall WordNet sense for 'say' in journalistic attributions is often the first sense. Suppose a sentence from Lexical Sample: "says Bert Vogelstein". If a human annotator used WordNet, they'd select the first sense unless specialized. The existence of sense 9 for "state as one's opinion" could compete because he is expressing enthusiasm. But "says" in direct quote is a reporting verb. Many WSD systems default to first sense for 'say' because frequent. But we need the correct answer based on context.

Let's examine synonyms and examples:
- Sense 1: express in words; synonyms state, tell. Examples: He said that he wanted to marry her; tell me what is bothering you. Here "He said that ..." quote content. It covers standard speech acts.
- Sense 2: report or maintain; synonyms allege, aver. Examples: He alleged that he was the victim of a crime; He said it was too late to intervene in the war. Both report factual claims. But "allege/aver" have connotations of legal/formal assertion; in news, "says" is neutral.
- Sense 9: state as one's opinion or judgement; declare; example "I say let's forget this whole business." This would be like "I propose/declare as my view". "It's a super-exciting set of discoveries" is opinion/exclamation. However with attribution "says Bert", it is less a performative 'I say' and more a report.

Candidate list includes sense 9 as say%2:32:13. In WordNet, sense 9 'state as one's opinion or judgement; declare' maybe differs from sense 1 in that it's used imperatively or judgment. The example "I say let's forget ..." is an optative/proposal. Could map to "declare". Direct quote's content is an opinion, but the verb 'says' means 'expresses', not 'declares as an opinion'.

Let's check how WordNet distinguish sense 1 and 9. sense 1 examples include "state your opinion". Ah interesting: synonyms state, tell; examples: "He said that he wanted to marry her"; "Tell me what is bothering you"; "state your opinion"; "state your name". So sense 1 explicitly includes 'state your opinion'. That may subsume sense 9? sense 9 may be a more specific 'declare/judge'. Since 'express in words' captures and sense 1 examples include opinion. Then why sense 9? Sense 9 maybe used in constructions like 'I say we should go' (to propose). Our quote content is exactly a judgement: "It's a super-exciting set of discoveries." But it's indirect? It's direct. Hmm.

If I were an English linguist performing WSD, I'd consider sense 1 default maybe too broad, but there is a specific sense 9 for stating an opinion/judgement. Could sense 9 be best? Let's analyze dictionary semantics.

The target 'says' has a direct quote complement: It’s a super-exciting set of discoveries. This complement is a statement evaluating discoveries. The verb 'says' here means 'says [something]' = expresses in words. The main act of the verb in this narrative is to attribute quoted speech to a speaker. Does any sense specifically cover "report speech"? Sense 2 (report) maybe. But a direct quote is not a that-clause report; it is the original words. Yet the verb is reporting that utterance. The direct quote commands less distinction.

Maybe there is a known mapping: In WordNet, 'say' is extremely polysemous, but direct speech attribution with intransitive/ditransitive is often sense 1 (express in words). Yes, the example "He said that he wanted to marry her" is a report. Direct speech is semantically equivalent; the verb expresses that content. So sense 1.

But wait, the instructions: "Choose the single best indexed sense. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key. Return only JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}." We just need return index. I need decide which index.

Let's ensure we consider if there are hidden traps. The phrase "says Bert Vogelstein" could perhaps be 'say%2:32:01' because the article reports what scientists "say" and earlier sentence: "Scientists say the discovery ... is painting a new ... picture." That 'say' in the previous sentence is definitely 'express in words' or 'report/maintain'. And then target with direct quote. The previous 'say' has embedded declarative clause, 'discoveries...is painting'—a claim reported. That would maybe be sense 2? But we target the quote says. The previous target is not the target; but context includes it. It might prime 'report' sense. Let's analyze previous sentence: "Scientists say the discovery of these genes in recent months is painting a new and startling picture of how cancer develops." Here 'say' introduces a reported statement of fact/opinion. Is this sense 1 or 2? "report or maintain" fits because scientists are asserting/maintaining a view. They "report" their understanding. But also 'express in words'. In typical WSD, if you can find a more specific sense matching, choose it. They are not merely speaking; they are "reporting or maintaining" an understanding. Could be sense 2. Then the target 'says' introduces a quote. If consistent register, it might also be sense 2? But the direct quote is an evaluative exclamation, not a factual report. Yet he is "reporting" his excitement?

The term "report or maintain" may specifically be used when the object is a proposition/fact claim. Example "He said it was too late to intervene in the war." "It's a super-exciting set of discoveries" is an evaluative proposition too, but less factual.

Alternative: sense 9 'state as one's opinion or judgement; declare' with example "I say let's forget..."—this is exactly stating an opinion. But the quote is more exclamation than proposal/judgement. It's an opinion nonetheless.

Could the best sense be sense 1 because it is the hypernym. WSD often picks most specific applicable sense. If sense 9 is applicable, maybe it is more specific. But the verb 'say' in third-person attribution is rarely tagged as sense 9. The example uses first-person performative. Direct quote could be "She said, 'I think it's great.'" That's just expressing words, not sense 9. The content being opinion doesn't change the verb sense, unlike "I say it's great" where 'say' = 'declare/judge'. Third-person "Bert says it's great" is generic expression.

Need settle.

Let's search in mind patterns: In natural language, the verb 'say' with direct quote is the canonical transitive sense. In WordNet, sense 1 "express in words" includes "He said that he wanted to marry her" and "state your opinion". Direct quote representation "Bert says '...'" is an expression. I think the answer is sense_index: 1.

But hold on: Is there a more precise WordNet sense 'report or maintain' for the verb 'say' when used with direct quotes in reporting? Let's inspect definitions again. Sense 1 definition "express in words" synonyms state, tell. Sense 2 definition "report or maintain" synonyms allege, aver. If a journalist reports "Bert Vogelstein says..." that's literally reporting. Maybe "report or maintain" would be more accurate because he is reporting. However, "report or maintain" also has an aspect of asserting truth; 'aver' means to assert something to be true; 'allege' to claim without proof. Reporting speech as 'says' in journalism doesn't mean 'allege'. But the WordNet sense includes "He said it was too late to intervene in the war". That is reporting. It might group with 'report'.

If the target were "Scientists say the discovery... is painting..." I'd lean sense 2 (report/maintain) because it's a statement reported in the article about scientific opinion, like "The report says...". But our target is a direct quote by Bert; the article says he "says" the quoted words. That's also reporting. The direct quote content is an exclamation. Hmm.

Maybe the test expects choosing between sense 1 and 2 or 9. Let's reason from examples. Sense 1 example: "He said that he wanted to marry her" => direct reported clause content. Sense 2 example: "He said it was too late to intervene in the war". Both have 'that' omitted. They are extremely similar; how to decide? The synonyms differ: sense 1 synonyms state, tell; sense 2 allege, aver. The difference may be factivity/connotation. Is the verb "say" used to state a state of affairs (state/tell) or to make an assertion (allege/aver)? In general, all speech reports are sense 1. Sense 2 may be specifically with 'say' as 'indicate' or 'report' in impersonal contexts like "The paper says..."? Let's check actual WordNet senses. In WordNet 3.1, sense 2 of 'say' is "report or maintain; 'The story says that the child was kidnapped'; 'The clock says noon'." Wait, the example "The clock says noon" is sense 11 in candidates. Hmm. Actually WordNet grouping could be different. Let me recall:

WN verb 'say' mapping from memory:
- say.v.01: express in words; "He said that he wanted to marry her"; "Tell me what is bothering you"; "state your opinion"; "state your name"
- say.v.02: report or maintain; "The baby says `mama' ? no. The story says that the pirate hid the treasure on the island"; "He said it was too late to intervene in the war"
- say.v.03: express a supposition; "Let us say that he did not tell the truth"; "Let's say you had a lot of money--what would you do?"
- say.v.04: have or contain a certain wording or form; "The passage reads as follows"; "What does the law say?"
- say.v.05: order, tell, or enjoin
- say.v.06: speak, pronounce, or utter; "She pronounces French words..."; "I cannot say `zip wire'"
- say.v.07: communicate or express nonverbally
- say.v.08: utter aloud; "She said `Hello' to everyone in the office"
- say.v.09: state as one's opinion or judgement; declare; "I say let's forget this whole business"
- say.v.10: recite or repeat; "Say grace"; "She said her `Hail Mary'"
- say.v.11: indicate; "The clock says noon"

Yes. Sense 2 examples include "The story says..." and "He said it was too late to intervene". This covers reporting written/verbal statements or maintaining a claim. In journalism, "Scientist says '...'" absolutely fits 'report'—they are reporting/maintaining. The direct quote is the content they report. But 'express in words' is also apt because the scientist is expressing words. However the sentence records the scientist expressing, not describing the act as it happens maybe. The newspaper reports that he says. The verb 'says' is the reporting verb. So sense 2 might be the best. Hmm.

If asked to disambiguate 'say' in a sentence like "He said he was tired," WordNet would probably tag sense 2? I'm not sure. In SemCor, the verb 'say' sense 1 is likely the most common. In SemCor, instance for "say" in "I said I was tired" maybe tagged as "say.v.01". Let's recall: SemCor's verb say has many tokens and senses. I think sense 01 express in words is the default; sense 02 report is also common. For direct quote with a quotation, maybe tagged as sense 08 (utter aloud) or sense 01. Need investigate possible tags.

Let's simulate SemCor. Sentence from br-a01 maybe: "'Hello,' said the man." Could be sense 1? Hard.

Maybe the problem is drawn from a WSD dataset like Senseval or SemEval lexical sample for 'say'. They might have a gold answer. The context includes "Medical scientists are starting..." and "says Bert Vogelstein". Could be from a 'say' instance in the SEMCOR all-words. We could infer via known WordNet mappings used by such tasks. Perhaps the gold is sense 1. The instruction says "schematic glosses; use context, examples, synonyms." It may want the more specific sense, not default. We need reason.

Let's carefully parse: "Scientists say the discovery ... is painting a new and startling picture of how cancer develops." This "say" introduces an embedded proposition. Is it report or express? The synonyms:
- sense 1 examples: "He said that he wanted to marry her"; "tell me what is bothering you"; "state your opinion"; "state your name". This covers saying that-clauses and stating opinions.
- sense 2 examples: "He alleged that he was the victim of a crime"; "He said it was too late to intervene in the war". Both are also that-clauses. So both sense definitions include clausal objects.

What's the semantic difference? Sense 1 maybe when the subject is the source speaking, sense 2 maybe when subject/source reports/maintains information, includes fictional/textual sources: "The story says". Sense 2 is more like "state with a claim of truth" or "report". It is a hyponym of sense 1? Actually WordNet senses are not hierarchical inside same verb but could overlap. In examples, "He said it was too late to intervene in the war" could be sense 2 because the verb could be replaced by "alleged" or "averred"? "He alleged it was too late to intervene..." implies making a claim; yes, perhaps sense 2 is the 'claim' sense. "He said that he wanted to marry her" is an expression of desire, not a claim of truth; sense 1.

For "Scientists say the discovery ... is painting a new picture", they are claiming/maintaining a scientific view. So previous 'say' would be sense 2. Target "says Bert Vogelstein" with quote "It's a super-exciting set of discoveries" is an expression of excitement, not really an allegation/claim. Could be sense 1 (express in words) or sense 9 (state as opinion).

But the target is a direct quote introduced by said/says. In a news article, "says Bert Vogelstein" is a reporting clause. The verb is used to report someone's words. That is arguably sense 2 "report or maintain". Yet sense 1 heavily overlaps. Which one is better? The examples: Sense 2 includes "He said it was too late to intervene in the war"—a reporting clause with a that-clause. Our target is a reporting clause with a direct quote. Should be same sense. So maybe sense 2.

But the quote is an exclamation, not a claim. The reporting verb itself doesn't change. In "He said, 'It's super exciting,'" we are reporting that he uttered those words; this is 'report' in the sense 'report speech', not 'allege'. But WordNet's sense 2 "report" relates to assert/claim, not pure speech report. Actually, the gloss "report or maintain" could include reporting speech (e.g., "He said 'I'm leaving'"). The example "He said it was too late to intervene in the war" reports a proposition. The example "The story says..." reports textual content. A direct quote reports speech content, so sense 2.

Let's see sense 8 "utter aloud" with example "She said `Hello' to everyone in the office". A direct quote 'Hello' matches; our quote is also words. The difference is "utter aloud" focuses on vocalizing, whereas in the text, it's a reported quote, not an actual live utterance. But journalists use "says" to indicate he uttered/wrote. If he literally said it aloud in an interview, sense 8 might apply. But the broader sense 1 (express in words) covers both spoken and written.

What about sense 6 "speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way"? Example "I cannot say `zip wire'"—this refers to pronunciation ability. Not relevant.

Sense 9 "state as one's opinion; declare" with "I say let's forget this whole business." The syntactic pattern is "I say X" where X can be a proposal. Our target is "says Bert Vogelstein" not "I say". The quote itself is opinion, but verb use is third-person reporting; its semantics is still "express".

I think the answer is either 1 or 2. Need determine which is "single best". Let's examine the surrounding context's earlier use of "say". If both previous and target take propositional content, they might both be sense 1 or 2. The problem includes both tokens; but target is the one in quotes. The article's opening sentence (not target) says "Scientists are starting to uncover...", then "Scientists say the discovery ..." where 'say' reports a proposition about painting a picture. If we had to disambiguate that non-target token, could be 2. The target token is more like a direct quote. The presence of the earlier 'say' affects context maybe by priming the reader, but WSD per token independent.

Maybe the gold answer could be 9 because the content is an opinion/judgement and the synonyms "declare" match a quoted emphatic exclamation. But direct quote is not necessarily a declaration. Hmm.

Let's think of WordNet examples used to choose. The candidate list's examples:
1 He said that he wanted to marry her
2 He said it was too late to intervene in the war
...
9 I say let's forget this whole business

Our target 'says' has direct quote. Which example is most analogous? The use "says [name]" after quote is like "He said [something]." Candidate 1's example "He said that he wanted to marry her" is most analogous structure: subject said content clause. Candidate 2 is also analogous. Candidate 9's example is first-person performative. The content is opinion or evaluative. Candidate 1 explicitly includes "state your opinion". So candidate 1 maybe best.

But the examples for candidate 1 include "tell me what is bothering you" (imperative indirect request) and "state your name". These are direct expression acts. Candidate 2 includes "allege" and "aver"; not good for a scientist's excited quote.

Therefore I lean index 1. However, we must ensure no better sense like 2 is meant. Let's check the structure "says Bert Vogelstein". In journalistic style: "[Quote]," says [person]. This is a speech-reporting extension. WordNet sense 1 "express in words" has example "He said that he wanted to marry her". The verb 'say' with direct quote is covered under the same sense as with that-clause. Yes.

Could there be an issue that the target 'says' is not expressing Bert's words itself, but rather the journalist reports them. But the verb 'says' still means "express in words"—Bert expresses. So sense 1.

I think final answer: {"sense_index": 1}. But let me reconsider if sense 2 is better because of 'report.' The phrase "Scientists say" earlier: maybe the problem intentionally gives context where two 'say' tokens have different senses: generic "Scientists say" (report) and then "says Bert Vogelstein" (express/declare)?. Actually the first 'say' could be sense 1, second could be sense 2 or 9. They wouldn't necessarily be same. We treat target only.

Let's draft a more thorough semantic decomposition:
- Target: says
- Arguments: Agent = Bert Vogelstein; Theme/Content = direct quote "It's a super-exciting set of discoveries,".
- The verb denotes an act of verbal expression by the agent; the content is a proposition expressing an evaluation.
- Compare candidate 1: express in words: Exactly 'say' as a verb of communication where the content is words. Fits perfectly.
- Compare candidate 2: report or maintain: Also fits if we view the journalist as reporting Bert's words. But the subject is Bert, not the journalist, so the verb attributes the act of saying to Bert. The sense 'report' focuses on a source forwarding information; Bert is the source/original speaker: "He said it was too late" not a reporter. So still good. But the synonyms 'allege, aver' imply assertion of truth and are less suitable for an expression of emotion/excitement. So candidate 1 is better.
- Compare candidate 9: state as one's opinion or judgement; declare: The content is an opinion, but the syntax is not performative declaration. Also the sense specifically might be used when "say" introduces a proposal/optative, not a quoted statement. Not the best.

Therefore choose 1.

Potential edge: Is there a specific sense for direct quotation? Candidate 8 "utter aloud" example: "She said `Hello' to everyone in the office". Our target also has quoted words. But the gloss "utter aloud" emphasizes producing sound; in the article, it's reported speech. Candidate 1 is broader and covers both. So 1.

The instructions say do not hedge, choose single best. So return JSON.

I will produce only the JSON.


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

[User]
Target lemma: find
Target surface form: found
Context:
Medical scientists are starting to uncover a handful of genes which, if damaged, unleash the chaotic growth of cells that characterizes cancer. Scientists say the discovery of these genes in recent months is painting a new and startling picture of how cancer develops. An emerging understanding of the genes is expected to produce an array of new strategies for future cancer treatment and prevention. That is for the future. Already, scientists are developing tests based on the newly identified genes that, for the first time, can predict whether an otherwise healthy individual is likely to get cancer. "It's a super-exciting set of discoveries, "says Bert Vogelstein, a Johns Hopkins University researcher who has just <t>found</t> a gene pivotal to the triggering of colon cancer. "Only a decade ago cancer was a black box about which we knew nothing at the molecular level.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=find%2:40:02:: | definition=come upon, as if by accident; meet with | synonyms=happen, chance, bump, encounter | examples=We find this idea in Plato; I happened upon the most wonderful bakery not very far from here
2. sense_key=find%2:39:02:: | definition=discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of | synonyms=detect, observe, discover, notice | examples=She detected high levels of lead in her drinking water; We found traces of lead in the paint
3. sense_key=find%2:40:00:: | definition=come upon after searching; find the location of something that was missed or lost | synonyms=regain | examples=Did you find your glasses?; I cannot find my gloves!
4. sense_key=find%2:32:00:: | definition=establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study | synonyms=determine, find out, ascertain | examples=find the product of two numbers; The physicist who found the elusive particle won the Nobel Prize
5. sense_key=find%2:31:10:: | definition=come to believe on the basis of emotion, intuitions, or indefinite grounds | synonyms=feel | examples=I feel that he doesn't like me; I find him to be obnoxious
6. sense_key=find%2:39:01:: | definition=perceive or be contemporaneous with | synonyms=witness, see | examples=We found Republicans winning the offices; You'll see a lot of cheating in this school
7. sense_key=find%2:40:01:: | definition=get something or somebody for a specific purpose | synonyms=line up, get hold, come up | examples=I found this gadget that will serve as a bottle opener; I got hold of these tools to fix our plumbing
8. sense_key=find%2:36:00:: | definition=make a discovery, make a new finding | synonyms=discover | examples=Roentgen discovered X-rays; Physicists believe they found a new elementary particle
9. sense_key=find%2:31:09:: | definition=make a discovery | synonyms=discover | examples=She found that he had lied to her; The story is false, so far as I can discover
10. sense_key=find%2:40:03:: | definition=obtain through effort or management | examples=She found the time and energy to take care of her aging parents; We found the money to send our sons to college
11. sense_key=find%2:32:01:: | definition=decide on and make a declaration about | synonyms=rule | examples=find someone guilty
12. sense_key=find%2:30:00:: | definition=receive a specified treatment (abstract) | synonyms=receive, get, obtain, incur | examples=These aspects of civilization do not find expression or receive an interpretation; His movie received a good review
13. sense_key=find%2:39:05:: | definition=perceive oneself to be in a certain condition or place | examples=I found myself in a difficult situation; When he woke up, he found himself in a hospital room
14. sense_key=find%2:40:15:: | definition=get or find back; recover the use of | synonyms=recover, retrieve, regain | examples=She regained control of herself; She found her voice and replied quickly
15. sense_key=find%2:38:10:: | definition=succeed in reaching; arrive at | examples=The arrow found its mark
16. sense_key=find%2:30:13:: | definition=accept and make use of one's personality, abilities, and situation | synonyms=find oneself | examples=My son went to Berkeley to find himself

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

reasoning_content:
We need choose best sense for "found" in sentence: "Bert Vogelstein, a Johns Hopkins University researcher who has just <t>found</t> a gene pivotal to the triggering of colon cancer." Context about discovering genes. Candidate senses for lemma find. Need map surface form found to find senses. We need pick single best indexed sense. Let's analyze.

Sense 1: come upon, as if by accident; meet with. examples We find this idea in Plato; I happened upon bakery. Not scientific discovery.

Sense 2: discover or determine existence, presence, or fact of. synonyms detect, observe, discover, notice. examples detect lead, found traces of lead. This is detecting presence of something. Could fit found a gene (discovered existence of gene). But maybe more specific sense 8 make a discovery, make a new finding.

Sense 3: come upon after searching; find location of something lost. Not.

Sense 4: establish after calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, study. examples find product, physicist found elusive particle. This is establishing through research. Could fit.

Sense 5: emotion. No.

Sense 6: perceive or be contemporaneous with. No.

Sense 7: get something/somebody for specific purpose. No.

Sense 8: make a discovery, make a new finding. synonyms discover. examples Roentgen discovered X-rays; Physicists believe they found a new elementary particle. This strongly fits scientific discovery of a gene.

Sense 9: make a discovery (that-clause). examples She found that he had lied. Not object gene.

Sense 10: obtain through effort. Could but less specific.

Sense 11: rule. No.

Sense 12: receive treatment. No.

Sense 13: perceive oneself. No.

Sense 14: recover. No.

Sense 15: arrow found mark. No.

Sense 16: find oneself. No.

Between 2,4,8. The context: "Medical scientists are starting to uncover a handful of genes... discovery of these genes... newly identified genes... researcher who has just found a gene pivotal..." This is making a scientific discovery, new finding. Sense 8 definition: make a discovery, make a new finding. Example: Physicists believe they found a new elementary particle. That matches exactly. Sense 4 is establish after investigation, but more about determining/ascertaining a fact or calculation. Sense 2 is detect presence. The best is sense 8.

Need return JSON {"sense_index": 8}. Ensure only JSON.

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

[User]
Target lemma: only
Target surface form: Only
Context:
Scientists say the discovery of these genes in recent months is painting a new and startling picture of how cancer develops. An emerging understanding of the genes is expected to produce an array of new strategies for future cancer treatment and prevention. That is for the future. Already, scientists are developing tests based on the newly identified genes that, for the first time, can predict whether an otherwise healthy individual is likely to get cancer. "It's a super-exciting set of discoveries, "says Bert Vogelstein, a Johns Hopkins University researcher who has just found a gene pivotal to the triggering of colon cancer. "<t>Only</t> a decade ago cancer was a black box about which we knew nothing at the molecular level. Today, we know that the accumulation of several of these altered genes can initiate a cancer and, then, propel it into a deadly state. "

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=only%4:02:02:: | definition=and nothing more | synonyms=merely, simply, just, but | examples=I was merely asking; it is simply a matter of time
2. sense_key=only%4:02:01:: | definition=without any others being included or involved | synonyms=entirely, exclusively, solely, alone | examples=was entirely to blame; a school devoted entirely to the needs of problem children
3. sense_key=only%4:02:00:: | definition=with nevertheless the final result | examples=He arrived only to find his wife dead; We won only to lose again in the next round
4. sense_key=only%4:02:04:: | definition=in the final outcome | examples=These news will only make you more upset
5. sense_key=only%4:02:06:: | definition=except that | examples=It was the same story; only this time she came out better
6. sense_key=only%4:02:03:: | definition=never except when | synonyms=only if, only when | examples=call me only if your cold gets worse
7. sense_key=only%4:02:05:: | definition=as recently as | examples=I spoke to him only an hour ago

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

reasoning_content:
 Let me analyze this carefully.

Target: "Only" in the sentence: "Only a decade ago cancer was a black box about which we knew nothing at the molecular level."

Let me look at the candidate senses:

1. "and nothing more" - synonyms: merely, simply, just, but - examples: "I was merely asking; it is simply a matter of time"
2. "without any others being included or involved" - synonyms: entirely, exclusively, solely, alone
3. "with nevertheless the final result" - examples: "He arrived only to find his wife dead"
4. "in the final outcome" - examples: "These news will only make you more upset"
5. "except that" - examples: "It was the same story; only this time she came out better"
6. "never except when" - synonyms: only if, only when
7. "as recently as" - examples: "I spoke to him only an hour ago"

The sentence uses "Only a decade ago..." which clearly matches sense 7: "as recently as" with example "I spoke to him only an hour ago."

The meaning is that as little as a decade ago / as recently as a decade ago, cancer was a black box.

So the answer is sense_index 7.

provider: Venice