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

[User]
Target lemma: come
Target surface form: came
Context:
She can drop dead "!! Pete nodded understandingly. "Oh yes. Now I see. You must understand, I haven't been in this state too long. I <t>came</t> out here to retire. That's why I -- why I do a free job now and then.

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

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

reasoning_content:
The sentence is: "I came out here to retire."

The phrase "came out here" means "moved/traveled to this place." This is about traveling to a destination.

Let me look at the candidate senses:

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

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

The context is "I came out here to retire." This means the speaker traveled to this place (state) to retire.

Sense 1 is about moving toward/traveling toward something.
Sense 2 is about reaching a destination/arriving.

"I came out here" - the speaker has arrived at this place. The phrase emphasizes the arrival at the destination. "I came out here" = "I arrived here" or "I traveled here."

Hmm, both could work. Let me think more carefully.

"Came out here" - the "out here" suggests movement to a place. The speaker is explaining that they moved to this state. This is about the act of traveling/moving to a place.

Sense 1: "move toward, travel toward something" - this is about the motion itself
Sense 2: "reach a destination; arrive" - this is about completing the journey

"I came out here to retire" - the speaker is explaining how they ended up in this state. The focus is on the arrival at this destination. But "came out" also implies the movement.

Actually, looking at the examples:
- Sense 1: "He came singing down the road" - this is about movement
- Sense 2: "She arrived home at 7 o'clock" - this is about arrival

"I came out here" - this is more about the movement/travel to get here. The speaker is explaining their journey to this place.

Actually, I think sense 1 is more appropriate because "came out here" emphasizes the movement/travel toward this place. The speaker is explaining that they traveled to this state.

But sense 2 could also work because the speaker has arrived at this destination.

Let me reconsider. The phrase "I came out here to retire" is explaining why the speaker is in this state. The "came" here is about the journey/movement to get here.

Sense 1 is about moving/traveling toward something. "I came out here" = "I traveled/moved out here."
Sense 2 is about arriving at a destination. "I came out here" = "I arrived here."

Both are valid interpretations. However, sense 1 seems more fitting because the focus is on the movement/travel aspect. The speaker is explaining how they got to this place, which involves the act of traveling.

Actually, I think sense 2 might be better because "came out here" implies arriving at this specific location. The speaker is now in this state, and they're explaining that they arrived here.

Hmm, let me look at the synonyms again:
- Sense 1: come up
- Sense 2: arrive, get

"I came out here" - "I arrived here" or "I got here" - this matches sense 2.
"I came out here" - "I moved/traveled here" - this matches sense 1.

The context is the speaker explaining their presence in this state. They're saying they came to this place. The focus is on the arrival/destination.

I think sense 2 is the best fit because the speaker is explaining that they reached this destination (the state). The phrase "came out here" is equivalent to "arrived here" or "got here."

Wait, but "came out" also has a sense of moving from one place to another. Let me think again.

"I came out here to retire" - the speaker moved from somewhere else to this place. The "came" here is about the journey/movement.

Actually, I think sense 1 is more appropriate. The speaker is explaining that they traveled/moved to this place. The focus is on the movement toward this destination.

Let me look at the examples one more time:
- Sense 1: "He came singing down the road" - movement
- Sense 2: "She arrived home at 7 o'clock" - arrival

"I came out here" - this is similar to "I traveled out here" or "I moved out here." It's about the movement to get here.

I'll go with sense 1 because the phrase "came out here" emphasizes the movement/travel aspect. The speaker is explaining how they got to this place, which involves traveling.

Actually, I'm going back and forth. Let me make a decision.

The key phrase is "I came out here to retire." The speaker is explaining why they are in this state. They came to this place. The "came" here is about traveling to and arriving at this destination.

Sense 1: move toward, travel toward - this is about the motion
Sense 2: reach a destination, arrive - this is about the completion

Both are related, but sense 2 is more about the arrival aspect, while sense 1 is more about the movement aspect.

In this context, the speaker is explaining their presence in this state. They came here. This is about arriving at this destination. So sense 2 seems more appropriate.

But wait, "came out" can also imply the journey. Let me think about the typical usage.

"I came out here to retire" - this is a common way to say "I moved/traveled to this place to retire." The focus is on the journey/movement.

Hmm, I think sense 1 is better because "came out here" is about the movement/travel to this place. The speaker is explaining that they traveled to this state.

OK, let me make a final decision. I'll go with sense 1 because:
1. The phrase "came out here" emphasizes the movement/travel aspect
2. The speaker is explaining how they got to this place
3. Sense 1 is about moving toward/traveling toward something

Actually, I want to reconsider one more time. The phrase "I came out here" can be paraphrased as:
- "I traveled out here" (sense 1)
- "I arrived here" (sense 2)

Both are valid. But which one is more accurate?

In the context, the speaker is explaining why they are in this state. They are providing background information about how they ended up here. The "came" here is about the journey that brought them to this place.

I think sense 1 is more appropriate because the focus is on the movement/travel aspect. The speaker is explaining that they moved to this place.

Final answer: sense 1.

Wait, I want to double-check. Let me look at the WordNet hierarchy.

Sense 1 (come%2:38:00) is about motion - moving toward something.
Sense 2 (come%2:38:04) is about arrival - reaching a destination.

"I came out here to retire" - the speaker traveled to this place. The "came" here is about the motion of traveling to this place.

I'll go with sense 1.

Hmm, actually, I realize I should think about this more carefully. The phrase "came out here" is a common expression that means "arrived here after traveling." It's about both the journey and the arrival.

But in WordNet, these are distinguished. Sense 1 is about the motion, and sense 2 is about the arrival.

In this context, the speaker is explaining their presence in this state. They came here. This is about arriving at this destination. So sense 2 might be more appropriate.

But "came out" also implies the journey. The speaker traveled from somewhere else to this place.

OK, I need to make a decision. Let me go with sense 1 because:
1. "Came out here" emphasizes the movement/travel
2. The speaker is explaining how they got to this place
3. Sense 1 is about moving toward/traveling toward something

Final answer: sense 1.

Actually, you know what, let me reconsider. The phrase "I came out here" is most naturally paraphrased as "I arrived here" or "I got here." The focus is on the arrival at this destination.

Sense 2 is about reaching a destination or arriving. This matches "I came out here."

Sense 1 is about moving toward or traveling toward something. This is more about the motion itself.

In the context, the speaker is explaining why they are in this state. They came here. This is about arriving at this destination.

I'll change my answer to sense 2.

No wait, let me think again. "Came out here" - the "out" suggests movement from inside to outside, or from one place to another. It's about the journey.

But "came" can also mean "arrived." "I came" = "I arrived."

OK, I think both senses are valid, but I need to choose one. Let me go with sense 1 because the phrase "came out here" emphasizes the movement/travel aspect. The speaker is explaining that they traveled to this place.

Final answer: sense 1.

Hmm, I keep going back and forth. Let me make a definitive decision.

The key is to look at the context and the examples.

Context: "I came out here to retire."
- The speaker is explaining why they are in this state.
- They came to this place to retire.
- The "came" here is about traveling to and arriving at this destination.

Sense 1 examples: "He came singing down the road; Come with me to the Casbah"
- These are about movement/travel.

Sense 2 examples: "She arrived home at 7 o'clock; She didn't get to Chicago until after midnight"
- These are about arrival at a destination.

"I came out here" is more similar to "I arrived here" or "I got here." The focus is on the arrival at this destination.

I'll go with sense 2.

OK final answer: sense 2.

Wait, but "came out" also implies the journey. Let me think about this differently.

If I say "I came out here," I'm emphasizing that I traveled to this place. The "out" suggests movement from somewhere else. This is about the journey.

If I say "I arrived here," I'm emphasizing that I reached this destination. This is about the arrival.

In the context, the speaker is explaining their presence in this state. They came here. This is about both the journey and the arrival.

But which sense is more appropriate?

I think sense 1 is more appropriate because "came out here" emphasizes the movement/travel aspect. The speaker is explaining that they traveled to this place.

OK, I'll go with sense 1.

Final answer: sense 1.

Actually, let me look at this from a different angle. The phrase "came out here" is a phrasal verb "come out" meaning to move to or arrive at a place. In WordNet, this could be either sense 1 or sense 2.

Sense 1 is about motion - moving toward something.
Sense 2 is about arrival - reaching a destination.

In the context, the speaker is explaining why they are in this state. They came here. This is about arriving at this destination.

But "came out" also implies the journey. The speaker traveled from somewhere else to this place.

I think the key is to look at the focus of the sentence. The speaker is explaining their presence in this state. They came here to retire. The focus is on the arrival at this destination.

So sense 2 is more appropriate.

OK, final answer: sense 2.

Hmm, I keep flip-flopping. Let me just commit to one answer.

I'll go with sense 1 because:
1. "Came out here" emphasizes the movement/travel aspect
2. The speaker is explaining how they got to this place
3. Sense 1 is about moving toward/traveling toward something

Final answer: sense 1.

OK I'm going to commit to sense 1. The phrase "came out here" is about traveling/moving to this place. The speaker is explaining that they traveled to this state to retire. This matches sense 1, which is about moving toward or traveling toward something.

Wait, I want to reconsider one more time. Let me look at the definitions again:

Sense 1: move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
Sense 2: reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

"I came out here to retire" - the speaker traveled to this place and arrived here. The "came" here is about both the journey and the arrival.

But which sense is more appropriate?

I think sense 1 is more appropriate because the phrase "came out here" emphasizes the movement/travel aspect. The speaker is explaining that they moved to this place.

OK, final answer: sense 1.

Actually, I realize that "came out here" is most naturally understood as "arrived here after traveling." The focus is on the arrival at this destination.

But sense 1 is about the motion, and sense 2 is about the arrival.

Hmm, let me think about this differently. If I say "I came out here," I'm emphasizing that I traveled to this place. The "out" suggests movement from somewhere else. This is about the journey.

If I say "I arrived here," I'm emphasizing that I reached this destination. This is about the arrival.

In the context, the speaker is explaining their presence in this state. They came here. This is about arriving at this destination.

But "came out" also implies the journey. The speaker traveled from somewhere else to this place.

OK, I think both senses are valid, but I need to choose one. Let me go with sense 1 because the phrase "came out here" emphasizes the movement/travel aspect.

Final answer: sense 1.

OK I'm committing to sense 1. The phrase "came out here" is about traveling/moving to this place. The speaker is explaining that they traveled to this state to retire. This matches sense 1, which is about moving toward or traveling toward something.


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: retire
Target surface form: retire
Context:
She can drop dead "!! Pete nodded understandingly. "Oh yes. Now I see. You must understand, I haven't been in this state too long. I came out here to <t>retire</t>. That's why I -- why I do a free job now and then.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=retire%2:41:01:: | definition=go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position | examples=He retired at age 68
2. sense_key=retire%2:41:02:: | definition=withdraw from active participation | synonyms=withdraw | examples=He retired from chess
3. sense_key=retire%2:38:00:: | definition=pull back or move away or backward | synonyms=withdraw, retreat, pull away, draw back, recede, pull back | examples=The enemy withdrew; The limo pulled away from the curb
4. sense_key=retire%2:41:04:: | definition=withdraw from circulation or from the market, as of bills, shares, and bonds
5. sense_key=retire%2:41:00:: | definition=break from a meeting or gathering | synonyms=adjourn, withdraw | examples=We adjourned for lunch; The men retired to the library
6. sense_key=retire%2:41:03:: | definition=make (someone) retire | examples=The director was retired after the scandal
7. sense_key=retire%2:40:00:: | definition=dispose of (something no longer useful or needed) | examples=She finally retired that old coat
8. sense_key=retire%2:37:00:: | definition=lose interest | synonyms=withdraw | examples=he retired from life when his wife died
9. sense_key=retire%2:35:00:: | definition=cause to be out on a fielding play | synonyms=put out
10. sense_key=retire%2:33:00:: | definition=cause to get out | synonyms=strike out | examples=The pitcher retired three batters; the runner was put out at third base
11. sense_key=retire%2:29:00:: | definition=prepare for sleep | synonyms=go to bed, turn in, bed, crawl in, kip down, hit the hay | examples=I usually turn in at midnight; He goes to bed at the crack of dawn

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 context is: "I came out here to retire. That's why I -- why I do a free job now and then."

This means the person moved to a state to retire — i.e., to stop working, to go into retirement. This matches sense 1: "go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position."

Sense 2 is about withdrawing from active participation in something specific (like chess).
Sense 5 is about breaking from a meeting.
Sense 11 is about going to bed.

The best fit is sense 1.

format: unknown

native_finish_reason: stop

provider: Minimax

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: do
Target surface form: do
Context:
Pete nodded understandingly. "Oh yes. Now I see. You must understand, I haven't been in this state too long. I came out here to retire. That's why I -- why I <t>do</t> a free job now and then. You should have told me about her before ".

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

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

raw_output: {"sense_index": 6}{"sense_index": 6}

content: {"sense_index": 6}{"sense_index": 6}

reasoning_content:
The context is: "I came out here to retire. That's why I -- why I do a free job now and then."

Here, "do a free job" means to perform/carry out a free job occasionally. Let me look at the candidate senses:

- Sense 2: "carry out or perform an action" - examples include "John did the painting, the weeding, and he cleaned out the gutters" - this fits well with performing a job.
- Sense 6: "carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions" - synonyms: practice, practise, exercise - examples: "practice law" - this also fits with doing a job.

The phrase "do a free job" - this is about performing/carrying out a job. Sense 6 specifically mentions "jobs and professions" in its definition, which is very relevant. The example "practice law" shows the sense of performing a professional activity.

Sense 2 is more general - "carry out or perform an action."

Sense 6 is more specific to jobs/professions. "Do a free job" - here "job" is explicitly mentioned, and the sense is about carrying out or practicing jobs and professions. This seems like the best fit.

I'll go with sense 6 (index 6).

provider: AtlasCloud


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

[User]
Target lemma: do
Target surface form: do
Context:
Pete nodded understandingly. "Oh yes. Now I see. You must understand, I haven't been in this state too long. I came out here to retire. That's why I -- why I <t>do</t> a free job now and then. You should have told me about her before ".

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

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

[Assistant] {"sense_index": 6}{"sense_index": 6}

[User] Your previous answer was invalid. Choose one candidate index between 1 and 13. Return only valid JSON exactly like {"sense_index": 1}.

content: {"sense_index": 6}{"sense_index": 6}

reasoning_content:
The target word "do" appears in: "I do a free job now and then."

This means he performs/practices a job without pay. Let me look at the candidate senses:

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

This fits perfectly - "do a job" means to carry out/practice a job.


[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: free
Target surface form: free
Context:
Pete nodded understandingly. "Oh yes. Now I see. You must understand, I haven't been in this state too long. I came out here to retire. That's why I -- why I do a <t>free</t> job now and then. You should have told me about her before ".

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=free%3:00:00:: | definition=able to act at will; not hampered; not under compulsion or restraint | examples=free enterprise; a free port
2. sense_key=free%3:00:02:: | definition=unconstrained or not chemically bound in a molecule or not fixed and capable of relatively unrestricted motion | examples=free expansion; free oxygen
3. sense_key=free%5:00:00:unpaid:00 | definition=costing nothing | synonyms=complimentary, costless, gratis, gratuitous | examples=complimentary tickets; free admission
4. sense_key=free%5:00:02:unoccupied:00 | definition=not occupied or in use | examples=a free locker; a free lane
5. sense_key=free%5:00:00:unfixed:00 | definition=not fixed in position | synonyms=detached | examples=the detached shutter fell on him; he pulled his arm free and ran
6. sense_key=free%3:00:01:: | definition=not held in servitude | examples=after the Civil War he was a free man
7. sense_key=free%5:00:01:unoccupied:00 | definition=not taken up by scheduled activities | synonyms=spare | examples=a free hour between classes; spare time on my hands
8. sense_key=free%5:00:00:nonexistent:00 | definition=completely wanting or lacking | synonyms=barren, destitute, devoid, innocent | examples=writing barren of insight; young recruits destitute of experience
9. sense_key=free%5:00:00:inexact:00 | definition=not literal | synonyms=loose, liberal | examples=a loose interpretation of what she had been told; a free translation of the poem

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: {"sense_index": 3}{"sense_index": 3}

content: {"sense_index": 3}{"sense_index": 3}

reasoning_content:
The context is: "I came out here to retire. That's why I -- why I do a free job now and then."

The person is saying they do a "free" job now and then. This means they do a job without charging for it - it's unpaid, costing nothing. This matches sense 3: "costing nothing" with synonyms "complimentary, costless, gratis, gratuitous" and examples like "complimentary tickets; free admission."

Let me verify: "free" in the sense of doing work without payment. "I do a free job" = "I do a job for free" = "I do a job at no cost." This is clearly the "unpaid/gratis" sense.


[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: free
Target surface form: free
Context:
Pete nodded understandingly. "Oh yes. Now I see. You must understand, I haven't been in this state too long. I came out here to retire. That's why I -- why I do a <t>free</t> job now and then. You should have told me about her before ".

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=free%3:00:00:: | definition=able to act at will; not hampered; not under compulsion or restraint | examples=free enterprise; a free port
2. sense_key=free%3:00:02:: | definition=unconstrained or not chemically bound in a molecule or not fixed and capable of relatively unrestricted motion | examples=free expansion; free oxygen
3. sense_key=free%5:00:00:unpaid:00 | definition=costing nothing | synonyms=complimentary, costless, gratis, gratuitous | examples=complimentary tickets; free admission
4. sense_key=free%5:00:02:unoccupied:00 | definition=not occupied or in use | examples=a free locker; a free lane
5. sense_key=free%5:00:00:unfixed:00 | definition=not fixed in position | synonyms=detached | examples=the detached shutter fell on him; he pulled his arm free and ran
6. sense_key=free%3:00:01:: | definition=not held in servitude | examples=after the Civil War he was a free man
7. sense_key=free%5:00:01:unoccupied:00 | definition=not taken up by scheduled activities | synonyms=spare | examples=a free hour between classes; spare time on my hands
8. sense_key=free%5:00:00:nonexistent:00 | definition=completely wanting or lacking | synonyms=barren, destitute, devoid, innocent | examples=writing barren of insight; young recruits destitute of experience
9. sense_key=free%5:00:00:inexact:00 | definition=not literal | synonyms=loose, liberal | examples=a loose interpretation of what she had been told; a free translation of the poem

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}.

[Assistant] {"sense_index": 3}{"sense_index": 3}

[User] Your previous answer was invalid. Choose one candidate index between 1 and 9. Return only valid JSON exactly like {"sense_index": 1}.

content: {"sense_index": 3}{"sense_index": 3}

reasoning_content: The context is about someone who retired and does a "free" job now and then. This means the job doesn't pay anything - it's gratis/complimentary. The best fit is sense 3: "costing nothing" with synonyms complimentary, costless, gratis, gratuitous.


[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: job
Target surface form: job
Context:
Pete nodded understandingly. "Oh yes. Now I see. You must understand, I haven't been in this state too long. I came out here to retire. That's why I -- why I do a free <t>job</t> now and then. You should have told me about her before ".

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=job%1:04:00:: | definition=the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money | synonyms=occupation, business, line of work, line | examples=he's not in my line of business
2. sense_key=job%1:04:01:: | definition=a specific piece of work required to be done as a duty or for a specific fee | synonyms=task, chore | examples=estimates of the city's loss on that job ranged as high as a million dollars; the job of repairing the engine took several hours
3. sense_key=job%1:06:00:: | definition=a workplace; as in the expression | examples=on the job
4. sense_key=job%1:06:01:: | definition=an object worked on; a result produced by working | examples=he held the job in his left hand and worked on it with his right
5. sense_key=job%1:04:04:: | definition=the responsibility to do something | examples=it is their job to print the truth
6. sense_key=job%1:04:05:: | definition=the performance of a piece of work | examples=she did an outstanding job as Ophelia; he gave it up as a bad job
7. sense_key=job%1:04:03:: | definition=a damaging piece of work | examples=dry rot did the job of destroying the barn; the barber did a real job on my hair
8. sense_key=job%1:26:00:: | definition=a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved | synonyms=problem | examples=she and her husband are having problems; it is always a job to contact him
9. sense_key=job%1:18:00:: | definition=a Jewish hero in the Old Testament who maintained his faith in God in spite of afflictions that tested him
10. sense_key=job%1:18:01:: | definition=any long-suffering person who withstands affliction without despairing
11. sense_key=job%1:10:01:: | definition=(computer science) a program application that may consist of several steps but is a single logical unit
12. sense_key=job%1:10:00:: | definition=a book in the Old Testament containing Job's pleas to God about his afflictions and God's reply | synonyms=Book of Job
13. sense_key=job%1:04:02:: | definition=a crime (especially a robbery) | synonyms=caper | examples=the gang pulled off a bank job in St. Louis

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 context: "I do a free job now and then." This refers to doing occasional work/pieces of work for free. Let me consider the senses:

- Sense 1: occupation/business - this is about one's principal activity for earning money. "I came out here to retire" suggests he's not working as his main occupation anymore. "A free job now and then" suggests doing occasional pieces of work, not his main occupation.
- Sense 2: a specific piece of work required to be done as a duty or for a specific fee - "task, chore" - this fits well with doing a free job occasionally, meaning doing a specific piece of work.
- Sense 5: the responsibility to do something - "it is their job to print the truth" - could fit but less specific.
- Sense 6: the performance of a piece of work - "she did an outstanding job" - this could also fit.

Between sense 2 and sense 6: "I do a free job now and then" - "do a job" is a common expression meaning to perform a piece of work. Sense 6 is "the performance of a piece of work" with examples like "she did an outstanding job." Sense 2 is "a specific piece of work required to be done as a duty or for a specific fee."

"Do a free job" - the word "free" here means without charge, which aligns with the "for a specific fee" aspect (i.e., not for a fee). The phrase "a free job" refers to a specific piece of work done for free. This seems more like sense 2 - a specific piece of work.

Actually, let me reconsider. "I do a free job now and then" - he's describing doing occasional work for free. This is about doing specific pieces of work (tasks) for free rather than as his occupation. Sense 2 (a specific piece of work) seems most appropriate.

Sense 6 is "the performance of a piece of work" - "she did an outstanding job as Ophelia" - this is about how well something is performed.

"Do a job" in the context of "I do a free job now and then" seems to be more about the piece of work itself (sense 2) rather than the performance of it (sense 6).

I'll go with sense 2.


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

[User]
Target lemma: tell
Target surface form: told
Context:
"Oh yes. Now I see. You must understand, I haven't been in this state too long. I came out here to retire. That's why I -- why I do a free job now and then. You should have <t>told</t> me about her before ". Haney felt a twinge of annoyance when he heard the now familiar line again.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=tell%2:32:04:: | definition=express in words | synonyms=state, say | examples=He said that he wanted to marry her; tell me what is bothering you
2. sense_key=tell%2:32:00:: | definition=let something be known | examples=Tell them that you will be late
3. sense_key=tell%2:32:01:: | definition=narrate or give a detailed account of | synonyms=narrate, recount, recite | examples=Tell what happened; The father told a story to his child
4. sense_key=tell%2:32:02:: | definition=give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority | synonyms=order, enjoin, say | examples=I said to him to go home; She ordered him to do the shopping
5. sense_key=tell%2:31:00:: | definition=discern or comprehend | examples=He could tell that she was unhappy
6. sense_key=tell%2:32:08:: | definition=inform positively and with certainty and confidence | synonyms=assure | examples=I tell you that man is a crook!
7. sense_key=tell%2:32:03:: | definition=give evidence | synonyms=evidence | examples=he was telling on all his former colleague
8. sense_key=tell%2:31:01:: | definition=mark as different | synonyms=distinguish, separate, differentiate, secern, secernate, severalize | examples=We distinguish several kinds of maple

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 sentence is: "You should have <t>told</t> me about her before."

Here, "told" means to inform someone, to let something be known. The person is saying that the other person should have informed/communicated something to them earlier.

Let me look at the candidate senses:
1. express in words (state, say) - general expression
2. let something be known - this fits "inform" very well
3. narrate or give a detailed account - not quite
4. give instructions or direct somebody - no
5. discern or comprehend - no
6. inform positively and with certainty - close but not quite the right nuance
7. give evidence - no
8. mark as different - no

Sense 2 "let something be known" with example "Tell them that you will be late" is the closest match to "told me about her" - which means to inform someone about something.

Sense 1 is about expressing in words generally, but sense 2 is specifically about letting something be known (informing).

Sense 6 is about informing with certainty and confidence, which has a different nuance - it's more about assuring someone.

The best fit is sense 2 - "let something be known" - because "told me about her" means "informed me about her" / "let me know about her."

So the answer is sense_index 2.


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

[User]
Target lemma: feel
Target surface form: felt
Context:
Now I see. You must understand, I haven't been in this state too long. I came out here to retire. That's why I -- why I do a free job now and then. You should have told me about her before ". Haney <t>felt</t> a twinge of annoyance when he heard the now familiar line again. Then a wild thought ran circles through his clouded brain.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=feel%2:37:00:: | definition=undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind | synonyms=experience | examples=She felt resentful; He felt regret
2. sense_key=feel%2:31:00:: | definition=come to believe on the basis of emotion, intuitions, or indefinite grounds | synonyms=find | examples=I feel that he doesn't like me; I find him to be obnoxious
3. sense_key=feel%2:39:00:: | definition=perceive by a physical sensation, e.g., coming from the skin or muscles | synonyms=sense | examples=He felt the wind; She felt an object brushing her arm
4. sense_key=feel%2:29:00:: | definition=be conscious of a physical, mental, or emotional state | examples=My cold is gone--I feel fine today; She felt tired after the long hike
5. sense_key=feel%2:31:01:: | definition=have a feeling or perception about oneself in reaction to someone's behavior or attitude | examples=She felt small and insignificant; You make me feel naked
6. sense_key=feel%2:39:01:: | definition=undergo passive experience of: | examples=We felt the effects of inflation; her fingers felt their way through the string quartet
7. sense_key=feel%2:42:00:: | definition=be felt or perceived in a certain way | examples=The ground feels shaky; The sheets feel soft
8. sense_key=feel%2:39:10:: | definition=grope or feel in search of something | examples=He felt for his wallet
9. sense_key=feel%2:35:00:: | definition=examine by touch | synonyms=finger | examples=Feel this soft cloth!; The customer fingered the sweater
10. sense_key=feel%2:35:01:: | definition=examine (a body part) by palpation | synonyms=palpate | examples=The nurse palpated the patient's stomach; The runner felt her pulse
11. sense_key=feel%2:40:00:: | definition=find by testing or cautious exploration | examples=He felt his way around the dark room
12. sense_key=feel%2:39:09:: | definition=produce a certain impression | examples=It feels nice to be home again
13. sense_key=feel%2:35:11:: | definition=pass one's hands over the sexual organs of | examples=He felt the girl in the movie theater

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 context says: "Haney felt a twinge of annoyance when he heard the now familiar line again."

This is about experiencing an emotional sensation - feeling annoyance. This matches sense 1: "undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind" with examples like "She felt resentful; He felt regret."

Sense 4 is about being conscious of a physical, mental, or emotional state, but the examples are more about general states like "I feel fine" or "She felt tired."

Sense 1 is the best match because "felt a twinge of annoyance" is specifically about undergoing an emotional sensation, which aligns with sense 1's definition and examples.


[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: twinge
Target surface form: twinge
Context:
Now I see. You must understand, I haven't been in this state too long. I came out here to retire. That's why I -- why I do a free job now and then. You should have told me about her before ". Haney felt a <t>twinge</t> of annoyance when he heard the now familiar line again. Then a wild thought ran circles through his clouded brain.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=twinge%1:12:00:: | definition=a sudden sharp feeling | synonyms=pang, stab | examples=pangs of regret; she felt a stab of excitement
2. sense_key=twinge%1:09:00:: | definition=a sharp stab of pain

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 context is "Haney felt a twinge of annoyance when he heard the now familiar line again." This is about a feeling of annoyance, not physical pain. Sense 1 is "a sudden sharp feeling" with synonyms "pang, stab" and examples like "pangs of regret; she felt a stab of excitement" - this fits well with "a twinge of annoyance" as it's a sudden sharp emotional feeling. Sense 2 is "a sharp stab of pain" which is more physical. The best fit is sense 1.

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: annoyance
Target surface form: annoyance
Context:
Now I see. You must understand, I haven't been in this state too long. I came out here to retire. That's why I -- why I do a free job now and then. You should have told me about her before ". Haney felt a twinge of <t>annoyance</t> when he heard the now familiar line again. Then a wild thought ran circles through his clouded brain.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=annoyance%1:26:00:: | definition=the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed | synonyms=irritation, vexation, botheration
2. sense_key=annoyance%1:12:00:: | definition=anger produced by some annoying irritation | synonyms=chafe, vexation
3. sense_key=annoyance%1:18:00:: | definition=an unpleasant person who is annoying or exasperating | synonyms=aggravator
4. sense_key=annoyance%1:09:00:: | definition=something or someone that causes trouble; a source of unhappiness | synonyms=bother, botheration, pain, infliction, pain in the neck, pain in the ass | examples=washing dishes was a nuisance before we got a dish washer; a bit of a bother
5. sense_key=annoyance%1:04:00:: | definition=the act of troubling or annoying someone | synonyms=annoying, irritation, vexation

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 context says "Haney felt a twinge of annoyance when he heard the now familiar line again." This describes an internal psychological state of being irritated. The phrase "felt a twinge of annoyance" clearly refers to the feeling/state of being annoyed.

Sense 1: "the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed" - synonyms: irritation, vexation, botheration
Sense 2: "anger produced by some annoying irritation" - synonyms: chafe, vexation
Sense 5: "the act of troubling or annoying someone" - this is about the act, not the feeling

The phrase "felt a twinge of annoyance" points to the psychological state of being annoyed, which is sense 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: hear
Target surface form: heard
Context:
Now I see. You must understand, I haven't been in this state too long. I came out here to retire. That's why I -- why I do a free job now and then. You should have told me about her before ". Haney felt a twinge of annoyance when he <t>heard</t> the now familiar line again. Then a wild thought ran circles through his clouded brain.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=hear%2:39:00:: | definition=perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
2. sense_key=hear%2:31:00:: | definition=get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally | synonyms=learn, get word, get wind, pick up, find out, get a line | examples=I learned that she has two grown-up children; I see that you have been promoted
3. sense_key=hear%2:41:00:: | definition=examine or hear (evidence or a case) by judicial process | synonyms=try | examples=The jury had heard all the evidence; The case will be tried in California
4. sense_key=hear%2:39:01:: | definition=receive a communication from someone | examples=We heard nothing from our son for five years
5. sense_key=hear%2:39:05:: | definition=listen and pay attention | synonyms=listen, take heed | examples=Listen to your father; We must hear the expert before we make a decision

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 context: "Haney felt a twinge of annoyance when he heard the now familiar line again."

Here, "heard" means he perceived the sound/speech of the familiar line being said to him. He's hearing someone say something to him. This is the basic auditory perception sense - sense 1: "perceive (sound) via the auditory sense."

It could also be sense 4 (receive a communication from someone) or sense 5 (listen and pay attention). But the most direct meaning here is simple auditory perception - he heard someone say a line. Sense 1 fits best.

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: familiar
Target surface form: familiar
Context:
Now I see. You must understand, I haven't been in this state too long. I came out here to retire. That's why I -- why I do a free job now and then. You should have told me about her before ". Haney felt a twinge of annoyance when he heard the now <t>familiar</t> line again. Then a wild thought ran circles through his clouded brain.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=familiar%3:00:00:: | definition=well known or easily recognized | examples=a familiar figure; familiar songs
2. sense_key=familiar%3:00:02:: | definition=within normal everyday experience; common and ordinary; not strange | examples=familiar ordinary objects found in every home; a familiar everyday scene
3. sense_key=familiar%5:00:00:informed:00 | definition=(usually followed by `with') well informed about or knowing thoroughly | synonyms=conversant | examples=conversant with business trends; familiar with the complex machinery
4. sense_key=familiar%5:00:00:close:02 | definition=having mutual interests or affections; of established friendship | synonyms=intimate | examples=on familiar terms; pretending she is on an intimate footing with those she slanders

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 target word "familiar" is used in the phrase "the now familiar line again." This means the line has been heard before and is easily recognized / well known to Haney.

Looking at the candidate senses:
1. "well known or easily recognized" - This fits perfectly. The line is now familiar (well-known, easily recognized) because he's heard it before.
2. "within normal everyday experience; common and ordinary" - This doesn't quite fit as well. The line isn't being described as common or ordinary in general.
3. "well informed about or knowing thoroughly" - This requires "with" and doesn't fit the context.
4. "having mutual interests or affections; of established friendship" - This doesn't fit at all.

Sense 1 is the best match.


[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: wild
Target surface form: wild
Context:
You must understand, I haven't been in this state too long. I came out here to retire. That's why I -- why I do a free job now and then. You should have told me about her before ". Haney felt a twinge of annoyance when he heard the now familiar line again. Then a <t>wild</t> thought ran circles through his clouded brain. Suppose -- just suppose this guy was really what he said he was T!!

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=wild%3:00:02:: | definition=marked by extreme lack of restraint or control | examples=wild talk; wild parties
2. sense_key=wild%3:00:01:: | definition=in a natural state; not tamed or domesticated or cultivated | synonyms=untamed | examples=wild geese; edible wild plants
3. sense_key=wild%5:00:00:passionate:00 | definition=in a state of extreme emotion | examples=wild with anger; wild with grief
4. sense_key=wild%5:00:01:uncontrolled:00 | definition=deviating widely from an intended course | examples=a wild bullet; he threw a wild pitch
5. sense_key=wild%5:00:00:intense:00 | definition=(of colors or sounds) intensely vivid or loud | synonyms=violent | examples=a violent clash of colors; her dress was a violent red
6. sense_key=wild%5:00:00:unsupported:02 | definition=without a basis in reason or fact | synonyms=baseless, groundless, idle, unfounded, unwarranted | examples=baseless gossip; the allegations proved groundless
7. sense_key=wild%5:00:00:insane:00 | definition=talking or behaving irrationally | synonyms=raving mad | examples=a raving lunatic
8. sense_key=wild%5:00:00:dangerous:00 | definition=involving risk or danger | synonyms=hazardous, risky | examples=skydiving is a hazardous sport; extremely risky going out in the tide and fog
9. sense_key=wild%5:00:00:unrealistic:00 | definition=fanciful and unrealistic; foolish | synonyms=fantastic | examples=a fantastic idea of his own importance
10. sense_key=wild%5:00:00:inhospitable:00 | definition=located in a dismal or remote area; desolate | synonyms=godforsaken, waste | examples=a desert island; a godforsaken wilderness crossroads
11. sense_key=wild%5:00:00:enthusiastic:00 | definition=intensely enthusiastic about or preoccupied with | synonyms=crazy, dotty, gaga | examples=crazy about cars and racing; he is potty about her
12. sense_key=wild%5:00:00:noncivilized:00 | definition=without civilizing influences; ; ; ; -Margaret Meade | synonyms=barbarian, barbaric, savage, uncivilized, uncivilised | examples=barbarian invaders; barbaric practices
13. sense_key=wild%5:00:00:stormy:00 | definition=(of the elements) as if showing violent anger | synonyms=angry, furious, raging, tempestuous | examples=angry clouds on the horizon; furious winds

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 target word "wild" in the context: "Then a <t>wild</t> thought ran circles through his clouded brain. Suppose -- just suppose this guy was really what he said he was T!!"

The context describes a "wild thought" - this refers to an unreasonable, fanciful, or irrational thought. The character is imagining an outlandish possibility.

Let me consider the options:
- Sense 6: "without a basis in reason or fact" (baseless, groundless, idle, unfounded, unwarranted) - "baseless gossip; the allegations proved groundless" - this fits well with a "wild thought" meaning a thought without basis in reason.
- Sense 9: "fanciful and unrealistic; foolish" (fantastic) - "a fantastic idea of his own importance" - this also could fit a "wild thought."
- Sense 7: "talking or behaving irrationally" (raving mad) - this is more about the person, not a thought.

"Wild thought" is a common collocation. A "wild thought" is typically a thought that is unreasonable, fanciful, or without basis. The thought here is about supposing something unlikely.

Looking at sense 6: "without a basis in reason or fact" - synonyms include "idle" which can apply to thoughts (idle thoughts/wild thoughts). This seems to capture the meaning that the thought lacks a basis in reason.

Sense 9: "fanciful and unrealistic; foolish" - this emphasizes the foolishness and unreality, which also fits.

The phrase "wild thought" typically means a fanciful, fantastic, or unrealistic thought. The context here shows the person is having a fanciful supposition - "Suppose -- just suppose this guy was really what he said he was" - this is the person allowing themselves to imagine something far-fetched.

I think sense 9 (fanciful and unrealistic; foolish) fits best here because the thought is about supposing something unrealistic. The "wild" describes the thought as being fanciful/unrealistic rather than just baseless.

Actually, let me reconsider. "Wild thought" - the thought is running through his brain and it's an unlikely supposition. Sense 6 is about being without basis in reason or fact, which is what makes it "wild." Sense 9 is about being fanciful and unrealistic, which is also applicable.

I think sense 9 is the better fit because it explicitly mentions "fanciful" which aligns well with the imaginative supposition in the context. The thought is fanciful - it's an imaginative, unlikely scenario being entertained.

Wait, but "wild" modifying "thought" - let me think about this more carefully. The examples for sense 9 are about ideas and concepts being fantastic. The example "a fantastic idea of his own importance" is similar to a "wild thought."

I'll go with sense 9.


[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: thought
Target surface form: thought
Context:
You must understand, I haven't been in this state too long. I came out here to retire. That's why I -- why I do a free job now and then. You should have told me about her before ". Haney felt a twinge of annoyance when he heard the now familiar line again. Then a wild <t>thought</t> ran circles through his clouded brain. Suppose -- just suppose this guy was really what he said he was T!!

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=thought%1:09:01:: | definition=the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about | synonyms=idea | examples=it was not a good idea; the thought never entered my mind
2. sense_key=thought%1:09:00:: | definition=the process of using your mind to consider something carefully | synonyms=thinking, thought process, cerebration, intellection, mentation | examples=thinking always made him frown; she paused for thought
3. sense_key=thought%1:09:02:: | definition=the organized beliefs of a period or group or individual | examples=19th century thought; Darwinian thought
4. sense_key=thought%1:09:03:: | definition=a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty | synonyms=opinion, sentiment, persuasion, view | examples=my opinion differs from yours; I am not of your persuasion

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: {"sense_index": 1}{"sense_index": 1}

content: {"sense_index": 1}{"sense_index": 1}

reasoning_content:
The context is: "Then a wild thought ran circles through his clouded brain. Suppose -- just suppose this guy was really what he said he was"

Here "thought" refers to a specific idea or notion that ran through his mind - "Suppose this guy was really what he said he was." This is a particular content of thinking, a specific idea.

Sense 1: "the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about" with synonym "idea" - this fits well. A "wild thought" is a specific idea that entered his mind.

Sense 2: the process of thinking - doesn't fit, as "thought" here is a thing (a notion), not a process.

Sense 3: organized beliefs of a period or group - doesn't fit.

Sense 4: a personal belief or judgment not founded on proof - this is more like an opinion. Could possibly fit but the context is about a spontaneous idea ("ran circles through his clouded brain"), not a held belief.

The best fit is Sense 1 - a specific idea/mental content.


[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: thought
Target surface form: thought
Context:
You must understand, I haven't been in this state too long. I came out here to retire. That's why I -- why I do a free job now and then. You should have told me about her before ". Haney felt a twinge of annoyance when he heard the now familiar line again. Then a wild <t>thought</t> ran circles through his clouded brain. Suppose -- just suppose this guy was really what he said he was T!!

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=thought%1:09:01:: | definition=the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about | synonyms=idea | examples=it was not a good idea; the thought never entered my mind
2. sense_key=thought%1:09:00:: | definition=the process of using your mind to consider something carefully | synonyms=thinking, thought process, cerebration, intellection, mentation | examples=thinking always made him frown; she paused for thought
3. sense_key=thought%1:09:02:: | definition=the organized beliefs of a period or group or individual | examples=19th century thought; Darwinian thought
4. sense_key=thought%1:09:03:: | definition=a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty | synonyms=opinion, sentiment, persuasion, view | examples=my opinion differs from yours; I am not of your persuasion

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}.

[Assistant] {"sense_index": 1}{"sense_index": 1}

[User] Your previous answer was invalid. Choose one candidate index between 1 and 4. Return only valid JSON exactly like {"sense_index": 1}.

content: {"sense_index": 1}{"sense_index": 1}

reasoning_content:
The target word "thought" in context: "Then a wild thought ran circles through his clouded brain."

This refers to a specific idea that came to mind - "Suppose -- just suppose this guy was really what he said he was" - this is the content of cognition, a particular idea.

Sense 1: "the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about" - synonyms include "idea"
Sense 2: "the process of using your mind to consider something carefully" - the act of thinking
Sense 3: organized beliefs of a period or group
Sense 4: a personal belief or judgment

The "wild thought" that "ran circles through his clouded brain" is a specific idea/content, matching sense 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: clouded
Target surface form: clouded
Context:
You must understand, I haven't been in this state too long. I came out here to retire. That's why I -- why I do a free job now and then. You should have told me about her before ". Haney felt a twinge of annoyance when he heard the now familiar line again. Then a wild thought ran circles through his <t>clouded</t> brain. Suppose -- just suppose this guy was really what he said he was T!!

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=clouded%5:00:00:troubled:00 | definition=made troubled or apprehensive or distressed in appearance | examples=his face was clouded with unhappiness
2. sense_key=clouded%5:00:00:cloudy:00 | definition=filled or abounding with clouds | synonyms=cloud-covered, overcast, sunless
3. sense_key=clouded%5:00:00:confused:00 | definition=mentally disordered | examples=a mind clouded by sorrow
4. sense_key=clouded%5:00:00:unclear:00 | definition=unclear in form or expression; ; - H.G.Wells | synonyms=blurred | examples=the blurred aims of the group; sometimes one understood clearly and sometimes the meaning was clouded

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}.

content: {"sense_index": 3}{"sense_index": 3}

reasoning_content: The context is "a wild thought ran circles through his clouded brain." This describes a state of mental confusion or disorder. The brain is "clouded" meaning his thinking is muddled, confused. This matches sense 3: "mentally disordered" with the example "a mind clouded by sorrow." The word "brain" is explicitly mentioned, reinforcing that this is about mental state, not weather (sense 2), not facial expression (sense 1), and not general expression (sense 4).


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

[User]
Target lemma: clouded
Target surface form: clouded
Context:
You must understand, I haven't been in this state too long. I came out here to retire. That's why I -- why I do a free job now and then. You should have told me about her before ". Haney felt a twinge of annoyance when he heard the now familiar line again. Then a wild thought ran circles through his <t>clouded</t> brain. Suppose -- just suppose this guy was really what he said he was T!!

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=clouded%5:00:00:troubled:00 | definition=made troubled or apprehensive or distressed in appearance | examples=his face was clouded with unhappiness
2. sense_key=clouded%5:00:00:cloudy:00 | definition=filled or abounding with clouds | synonyms=cloud-covered, overcast, sunless
3. sense_key=clouded%5:00:00:confused:00 | definition=mentally disordered | examples=a mind clouded by sorrow
4. sense_key=clouded%5:00:00:unclear:00 | definition=unclear in form or expression; ; - H.G.Wells | synonyms=blurred | examples=the blurred aims of the group; sometimes one understood clearly and sometimes the meaning was clouded

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}.

[Assistant] {"sense_index": 3}{"sense_index": 3}

[User] Your previous answer was invalid. Choose one candidate index between 1 and 4. Return only valid JSON exactly like {"sense_index": 1}.

content: {"sense_index": 3}{"sense_index": 3}

reasoning_content: The context is: "a wild thought ran circles through his clouded brain." This suggests his brain is confused, not physically covered with clouds. The sense "mentally disordered" fits best, as in "a mind clouded by sorrow."


[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: brain
Target surface form: brain
Context:
You must understand, I haven't been in this state too long. I came out here to retire. That's why I -- why I do a free job now and then. You should have told me about her before ". Haney felt a twinge of annoyance when he heard the now familiar line again. Then a wild thought ran circles through his clouded <t>brain</t>. Suppose -- just suppose this guy was really what he said he was T!!

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=brain%1:08:00:: | definition=that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord | synonyms=encephalon
2. sense_key=brain%1:09:00:: | definition=mental ability | synonyms=brainpower, learning ability, mental capacity, mentality, wit | examples=he's got plenty of brains but no common sense
3. sense_key=brain%1:09:01:: | definition=that which is responsible for one's thoughts and feelings; the seat of the faculty of reason | synonyms=mind, head, psyche, nous | examples=his mind wandered; I couldn't get his words out of my head
4. sense_key=brain%1:18:00:: | definition=someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality | synonyms=genius, mastermind, brainiac, Einstein | examples=Mozart was a child genius; he's smart but he's no Einstein
5. sense_key=brain%1:13:00:: | definition=the brain of certain animals used as meat

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 context describes a "wild thought ran circles through his clouded brain." This is referring to thinking, mental activity. "Brain" here is used as the seat of thought/reason, not the physical organ itself, not mental ability as a general capacity, not a genius, and not as meat.

Sense 3: "that which is responsible for one's thoughts and feelings; the seat of the faculty of reason" with synonyms mind, head, psyche, nous. This fits perfectly - "a wild thought ran circles through his clouded brain" refers to thinking happening in his mind.

Sense 1 is the physical organ, but "clouded brain" is metaphorical.
Sense 2 is about intellectual capacity/ability in general.
Sense 3 is about the seat of thought, which matches "a thought ran circles through his brain."


[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: suppose
Target surface form: Suppose
Context:
I came out here to retire. That's why I -- why I do a free job now and then. You should have told me about her before ". Haney felt a twinge of annoyance when he heard the now familiar line again. Then a wild thought ran circles through his clouded brain. <t>Suppose</t> -- just suppose this guy was really what he said he was T!! A retired professional killer

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=suppose%2:32:00:: | definition=express a supposition | synonyms=say | examples=Let us say that he did not tell the truth; Let's say you had a lot of money--what would you do?
2. sense_key=suppose%2:31:00:: | definition=expect, believe, or suppose | synonyms=think, opine, imagine, reckon, guess | examples=I imagine she earned a lot of money with her new novel; I thought to find her in a bad state
3. sense_key=suppose%2:31:01:: | definition=to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds | synonyms=speculate, theorize, theorise, conjecture, hypothesize, hypothesise | examples=Scientists supposed that large dinosaurs lived in swamps
4. sense_key=suppose%2:31:06:: | definition=take for granted or as a given; suppose beforehand | synonyms=presuppose | examples=I presuppose that you have done your work
5. sense_key=suppose%2:31:05:: | definition=require as a necessary antecedent or precondition | synonyms=presuppose | examples=This step presupposes two prior ones

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 target word "Suppose" appears in the context: "Suppose -- just suppose this guy was really what he said he was!!"

This is clearly a hypothetical/conditional usage where the speaker is asking to consider a hypothetical scenario. The phrase "just suppose" is used to introduce a hypothetical situation.

Looking at the candidate senses:
1. "express a supposition" - synonyms: say - examples: "Let us say that he did not tell the truth"
2. "expect, believe, or suppose" - synonyms: think, opine, imagine, reckon, guess
3. "to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds" - synonyms: speculate, theorize, theorise, conjecture, hypothesize, hypothesise
4. "take for granted or as a given; suppose beforehand" - synonyms: presuppose
5. "require as a necessary antecedent or precondition" - synonyms: presuppose

The usage "Suppose -- just suppose this guy was really what he said he was" is introducing a hypothetical scenario for consideration. This matches sense 1, which is about expressing a supposition (like "let us say"). The examples "Let us say that he did not tell the truth; Let's say you had a lot of money--what would you do?" are very similar to the context here, where the speaker is asking the listener to consider a hypothetical possibility.

Sense 1 is the best match.


[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: suppose
Target surface form: suppose
Context:
I came out here to retire. That's why I -- why I do a free job now and then. You should have told me about her before ". Haney felt a twinge of annoyance when he heard the now familiar line again. Then a wild thought ran circles through his clouded brain. Suppose -- just <t>suppose</t> this guy was really what he said he was T!! A retired professional killer

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=suppose%2:32:00:: | definition=express a supposition | synonyms=say | examples=Let us say that he did not tell the truth; Let's say you had a lot of money--what would you do?
2. sense_key=suppose%2:31:00:: | definition=expect, believe, or suppose | synonyms=think, opine, imagine, reckon, guess | examples=I imagine she earned a lot of money with her new novel; I thought to find her in a bad state
3. sense_key=suppose%2:31:01:: | definition=to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds | synonyms=speculate, theorize, theorise, conjecture, hypothesize, hypothesise | examples=Scientists supposed that large dinosaurs lived in swamps
4. sense_key=suppose%2:31:06:: | definition=take for granted or as a given; suppose beforehand | synonyms=presuppose | examples=I presuppose that you have done your work
5. sense_key=suppose%2:31:05:: | definition=require as a necessary antecedent or precondition | synonyms=presuppose | examples=This step presupposes two prior ones

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 target word "suppose" in the context: "Suppose -- just suppose this guy was really what he said he was"

This is used as a verb meaning "to assume" or "let's say" for the purpose of argument. The speaker is asking the listener to consider a hypothetical scenario. This matches sense 1, which is about expressing a supposition - "Let us say that..." with the example "Let's say you had a lot of money--what would you do?"

Sense 2 is about expecting/believing (think, opine, imagine, guess)
Sense 3 is about believing on uncertain grounds (speculate, theorize)
Sense 4 is about presupposing/taking for granted
Sense 5 is about requiring as a precondition

The phrase "just suppose" is classic hypothetical language - "let us assume for the sake of argument." This is sense 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: guy
Target surface form: guy
Context:
I came out here to retire. That's why I -- why I do a free job now and then. You should have told me about her before ". Haney felt a twinge of annoyance when he heard the now familiar line again. Then a wild thought ran circles through his clouded brain. Suppose -- just suppose this <t>guy</t> was really what he said he was T!! A retired professional killer

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=guy%1:18:00:: | definition=an informal term for a youth or man | synonyms=cat, hombre, bozo | examples=a nice guy; the guy's only doing it for some doll
2. sense_key=guy%1:06:01:: | definition=an effigy of Guy Fawkes that is burned on a bonfire on Guy Fawkes Day
3. sense_key=guy%1:06:00:: | definition=a cable, wire, or rope that is used to brace something (especially a tent) | synonyms=guy cable, guy wire, guy rope

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 context describes someone wondering about a "guy" who claimed to be a retired professional killer. This is referring to a man/person in an informal sense.


[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: said
Context:
I came out here to retire. That's why I -- why I do a free job now and then. You should have told me about her before ". Haney felt a twinge of annoyance when he heard the now familiar line again. Then a wild thought ran circles through his clouded brain. Suppose -- just suppose this guy was really what he <t>said</t> he was T!! A retired professional killer

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:
The target word is "said" and the context is: "Suppose -- just suppose this guy was really what he said he was T!! A retired professional killer"

Here, "said" is past tense of "say." The structure is "what he said he was" - meaning "what he claimed/asserted he was."

Let me look at the candidate senses:

1. express in words - state, tell - "He said that he wanted to marry her"
2. report or maintain - allege, aver - "He alleged that he was the victim of a crime; He said it was too late to intervene in the war"
3. express a supposition - suppose - "Let us say that he did not tell the truth"
4. have or contain a certain wording or form - read
5. give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority - order, tell
6. speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way
7. communicate or express nonverbally
8. utter aloud
9. state as one's opinion or judgement; declare
10. recite or repeat a fixed text
11. indicate

The context is about a wild thought - "Suppose this guy was really what he said he was" - meaning what he claimed/asserted he was. This is about someone making a claim about themselves.

Sense 1 (express in words) seems like a general fit - "He said that he wanted to marry her"
Sense 2 (report or maintain - allege, aver) - this is about asserting something, which fits "claimed"

Let me look more carefully. The phrase "what he said he was" - the guy claimed he was a retired professional killer. This is more about asserting/maintaining a claim rather than just expressing words.

Sense 2: "report or maintain" with synonyms "allege, aver" and example "He said it was too late to intervene in the war" - this fits the pattern of "what he said he was" - it's about what someone claimed/asserted.

Sense 1 is more general - "express in words."

Actually, looking at the example for sense 2: "He said it was too late to intervene in the war" - this is similar to "He said he was a retired professional killer" in that it's stating something as fact.

I think sense 1 is more general and could fit, but sense 2 specifically captures the idea of asserting/maintaining a claim, which is what the context is about. The guy is making a claim about himself, and Haney is wondering if the claim is true.

Hmm, but "what he said he was" is more like a statement/claim. Let me think about this more carefully.

Sense 1: express in words (state, tell) - this is the basic sense of saying something
Sense 2: report or maintain (allege, aver) - this is about asserting something as true

In "what he said he was," the "said" here is functioning as "claimed" or "asserted." The context involves Haney wondering if the person really is what he claims to be.

I think sense 1 is the most common interpretation. The example "He said that he wanted to marry her" is a direct match for "he said he was."

But wait, looking at the structure more carefully: "what he said he was T!!" - the T!! is strange, possibly a typo for "?" The point is that the guy said he was a retired professional killer, and Haney is wondering if he really is that.

The "said" here is about stating/asserting. Both sense 1 and sense 2 could work, but sense 1 (express in words, state, tell) is the most general and common sense.

Actually, I think sense 2 is a better fit because of the synonym "aver" - to state as fact. The context is about someone claiming to be something, and the question of whether the claim is true. The "allege" synonym is quite fitting here.

Let me re-read sense 2: "report or maintain" - "allege, aver" - "He alleged that he was the victim of a crime; He said it was too late to intervene in the war"

The second example is very similar to our context. "He said it was too late to intervene in the war" - this is asserting something.

I think sense 2 is the better fit because the context is specifically about someone making a claim that may or may not be true, and sense 2 captures that nuance of "maintaining" or "averring" something.

Wait, but "what he said he was" - the basic meaning is "what he stated/claimed he was."

Let me think about this differently. Sense 1 includes the example "He said that he wanted to marry her" - this is a basic statement. Sense 2 includes "He said it was too late to intervene in the war" - this is more of a claim/assertion.

The context: "Suppose this guy was really what he said he was" - this is questioning whether the claim is true, which suggests the "said" is in the sense of making an assertion/claim.

I'll go with sense 1, as it's the most general and common interpretation. The basic structure "what he said he was" = "what he stated he was" fits sense 1 well.

Actually, I'm going back and forth. Let me decide.

Sense 1: express in words (state, tell) - basic speech act
Sense 2: report or maintain (allege, aver) - asserting something

The difference is subtle. In "what he said he was," the "said" is functioning more like "stated" or "claimed."

Looking at the example for sense 1: "He said that he wanted to marry her; tell me what is bothering you" - the first is stating, the second is asking.
Looking at the example for sense 2: "He alleged that he was the victim of a crime; He said it was too late to intervene in the war" - both are about asserting things.

I think the key is that in our context, the "said" is about someone making a claim about themselves that may or may not be true. This fits sense 2 (allege/aver) better than sense 1 (general state/tell).

Actually, I think sense 1 is the better fit. The basic meaning of "said" in "what he said he was" is simply "stated." The fact that the statement may be true or false is not captured by either sense specifically - that's a separate matter.

Hmm, but the synonyms for sense 2 (allege, aver) suggest that the claim may not be true, which matches the context's questioning of whether the person really is a retired professional killer.

I'll go with sense 1, as it's the most general and fits the basic structure of the sentence. The example "He said that he wanted to marry her" is structurally similar to "He said he was a retired professional killer."

Wait, I keep flip-flopping. Let me commit.

The context involves a claim being made that may or may not be true. The person "said" he was something, and Haney is wondering if it's true. This is the sense of "aver" or "allege" - making an assertion.

I'll go with sense 1 as the most basic and general interpretation. The sentence "what he said he was" is a simple structure where "said" means "stated."

Final answer: sense 1.

Wait, let me reconsider one more time. The sense 2 example "He said it was too late to intervene in the war" is very similar to "He said he was a retired professional killer." Both are about stating something as a fact/claim. The synonym "aver" means to state positively, which fits.

I think sense 1 is more general and would be the default, but sense 2 might be more precise here. However, without strong evidence for one over the other, I'll go with sense 1.

Actually, you know what, let me just commit to sense 1. It's the basic, most common sense of "say" and fits the context well.

Final answer: sense 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: professional
Target surface form: professional
Context:
That's why I -- why I do a free job now and then. You should have told me about her before ". Haney felt a twinge of annoyance when he heard the now familiar line again. Then a wild thought ran circles through his clouded brain. Suppose -- just suppose this guy was really what he said he was T!! A retired <t>professional</t> killer If he was just a nut, no harm was done.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=professional%3:00:01:: | definition=engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood | examples=the professional man or woman possesses distinctive qualifications; began her professional career after the Olympics
2. sense_key=professional%3:01:01:: | definition=of or relating to or suitable as a profession | examples=professional organizations; a professional field such as law
3. sense_key=professional%3:00:02:: | definition=characteristic of or befitting a profession or one engaged in a profession | examples=professional conduct; professional ethics
4. sense_key=professional%3:01:00:: | definition=of or relating to a profession | examples=we need professional advice; professional training
5. sense_key=professional%5:00:00:white-collar:00 | definition=engaged in by members of a profession | examples=professional occupations include medicine and the law and teaching

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 target word "professional" appears in the context: "A retired <t>professional</t> killer."

Here, "professional" is used as a noun modifier (adjective) describing a "killer." It means someone who does killing as a profession/occupation - i.e., engaged in killing as a livelihood or profession.

Let me look at the candidate senses:

1. sense_key=professional%3:00:01:: | definition=engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood | examples=the professional man or woman possesses distinctive qualifications; began her professional career after the Olympics

2. sense_key=professional%3:01:01:: | definition=of or relating to or suitable as a profession | examples=professional organizations; a professional field such as law

3. sense_key=professional%3:00:02:: | definition=characteristic of or befitting a profession or one engaged in a profession | examples=professional conduct; professional ethics

4. sense_key=professional%3:01:00:: | definition=of or relating to a profession | examples=we need professional advice; professional training

5. sense_key=professional%5:00:00:white-collar:00 | definition=engaged in by members of a profession | examples=professional occupations include medicine and the law and teaching

A "professional killer" means a killer who kills as a profession/means of livelihood. This matches sense 1: "engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood."

The usage is adjectival here modifying "killer," and it means the killer is engaged in killing as a profession. This is sense 1.

Sense 5 is "engaged in by members of a profession" - this is for activities/occupations that are done by professionals, not for the person themselves being a professional. So "professional occupations" but not "professional killer."

The answer is sense 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: killer
Target surface form: killer
Context:
That's why I -- why I do a free job now and then. You should have told me about her before ". Haney felt a twinge of annoyance when he heard the now familiar line again. Then a wild thought ran circles through his clouded brain. Suppose -- just suppose this guy was really what he said he was T!! A retired professional <t>killer</t> If he was just a nut, no harm was done.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=killer%1:18:00:: | definition=someone who causes the death of a person or animal | synonyms=slayer
2. sense_key=killer%1:26:00:: | definition=the causal agent resulting in death | synonyms=cause of death | examples=heart disease is the biggest killer in the United States
3. sense_key=killer%1:09:00:: | definition=a difficulty that is hard to deal with | examples=that exam was a real killer
4. sense_key=killer%1:05:00:: | definition=predatory black-and-white toothed whale with large dorsal fin; common in cold seas | synonyms=killer whale, orca, grampus, sea wolf, Orcinus orca

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 context describes a person who is a "retired professional killer" - this refers to a person whose profession is killing people. This matches sense 1: "someone who causes the death of a person or animal" with synonym "slayer".


[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: nut
Target surface form: nut
Context:
You should have told me about her before ". Haney felt a twinge of annoyance when he heard the now familiar line again. Then a wild thought ran circles through his clouded brain. Suppose -- just suppose this guy was really what he said he was T!! A retired professional killer If he was just a <t>nut</t>, no harm was done. But if he was the real thing, he could do something about Lolly.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=nut%1:20:00:: | definition=usually large hard-shelled seed
2. sense_key=nut%1:18:00:: | definition=Egyptian goddess of the sky
3. sense_key=nut%1:06:00:: | definition=a small (usually square or hexagonal) metal block with internal screw thread to be fitted onto a bolt
4. sense_key=nut%1:23:00:: | definition=half the width of an em | synonyms=en
5. sense_key=nut%1:18:02:: | definition=a whimsically eccentric person | synonyms=crackpot, crank, nut case, fruitcake, screwball
6. sense_key=nut%1:18:01:: | definition=someone who is so ardently devoted to something that it resembles an addiction | synonyms=addict, freak, junkie, junky | examples=a golf addict; a car nut
7. sense_key=nut%1:08:00:: | definition=one of the two male reproductive glands that produce spermatozoa and secrete androgens | synonyms=testis, testicle, orchis, ball, ballock, bollock | examples=she kicked him in the balls and got away

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 context uses "nut" to refer to an eccentric or crazy person. The phrase "a retired professional killer... If he was just a nut, no harm was done" clearly refers to a person who is crazy or eccentric. This matches sense 5: "a whimsically eccentric person" with synonyms like crackpot, crank, nut case, fruitcake, screwball.