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

Sentence: Their report galvanized <t>other</t> molecular biologists.

Senses:
1. definition=not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied; - the White Queen | examples=today isn't any other day
2. definition=recently past | examples=the other evening
3. definition=belonging to the distant past | examples=the early inhabitants of Europe
4. definition=very unusual; different in character or quality from the normal or expected; - Lance Morrow | examples=a strange, other dimension...where his powers seemed to fail

reasoning_content:
The user wants to identify the correct sense of the word "other" in the given sentence.
Sentence: "Their report galvanized <t>other</t> molecular biologists."
Senses:
1. not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
2. recently past
3. belonging to the distant past
4. very unusual; different in character or quality from the normal or expected

In the sentence, "other" refers to molecular biologists who are not the ones already mentioned or implied (i.e., the ones who wrote the report or were previously discussed).
This matches sense 1: "not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied".

Let's double check.
"other molecular biologists" -> molecular biologists other than the ones who wrote the report.
Sense 1 fits perfectly.
Sense 2: "the other evening" -> no.
Sense 3: "the early inhabitants" -> no.
Sense 4: "a strange, other dimension" -> no.

Therefore, the correct sense is 1.
I will return only the number 1.


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

Sentence: "It was the <t>confirming</t> evidence we all needed that gene losses were critical to the development of a common tumor, "says Ray White at Howard Hughes Medical Institute in Salt Lake City.

Senses:
1. definition=indicating existence or presence of a suspected condition or pathogen | examples=a positive pregnancy test
2. definition=serving to support or corroborate | examples=collateral evidence

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reasoning_content:
The user wants to identify the correct sense of the word "confirming" in the given sentence.
Sentence: "It was the <t>confirming</t> evidence we all needed that gene losses were critical to the development of a common tumor, "says Ray White at Howard Hughes Medical Institute in Salt Lake City.

Senses:
1. indicating existence or presence of a suspected condition or pathogen (e.g., a positive pregnancy test)
2. serving to support or corroborate (e.g., collateral evidence)

In the sentence, "confirming evidence" means evidence that supports or corroborates the idea that gene losses were critical to the development of a common tumor.
This matches sense 2: "serving to support or corroborate".

Let's double check.
"confirming evidence" -> evidence that corroborates or supports a hypothesis.
Sense 1 is more about medical diagnosis (positive test).
Sense 2 is about supporting or corroborating.

Therefore, the correct sense is 2.
I will return only the number 2.

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

Sentence: "It was the confirming <t>evidence</t> we all needed that gene losses were critical to the development of a common tumor, "says Ray White at Howard Hughes Medical Institute in Salt Lake City.

Senses:
1. definition=your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief | examples=the evidence that smoking causes lung cancer is very compelling
2. definition=an indication that makes something evident | examples=his trembling was evidence of his fear
3. definition=(law) all the means by which any alleged matter of fact whose truth is investigated at judicial trial is established or disproved

reasoning_content:
The user wants to identify the correct sense of the word "evidence" in the given sentence.
Sentence: "It was the confirming <t>evidence</t> we all needed that gene losses were critical to the development of a common tumor, "says Ray White at Howard Hughes Medical Institute in Salt Lake City.

Senses:
1. definition=your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief | examples=the evidence that smoking causes lung cancer is very compelling
2. definition=an indication that makes something evident | examples=his trembling was evidence of his fear
3. definition=(law) all the means by which any alleged matter of fact whose truth is investigated at judicial trial is established or disproved

Analysis of the sentence:
The sentence talks about "confirming evidence we all needed that gene losses were critical to the development of a common tumor". This is scientific evidence, which serves as a basis for belief or knowledge on which to base belief (that gene losses were critical).
Sense 1 fits perfectly: "your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief". The example "the evidence that smoking causes lung cancer is very compelling" is very similar to "evidence that gene losses were critical to the development of a common tumor".

Sense 2 is more about a physical indication or sign (like trembling).
Sense 3 is specifically legal evidence.

Therefore, Sense 1 is the correct sense.
I will return only the number 1.


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

Sentence: "It was the confirming evidence we all <t>needed</t> that gene losses were critical to the development of a common tumor, "says Ray White at Howard Hughes Medical Institute in Salt Lake City.

Senses:
1. definition=require as useful, just, or proper | examples=It takes nerve to do what she did
2. definition=have need of | examples=This piano wants the attention of a competent tuner
3. definition=have or feel a need for | examples=always needing friends and money

reasoning_content:
The user wants to identify the correct sense of the word "needed" in the given sentence.
Sentence: "It was the confirming evidence we all <t>needed</t> that gene losses were critical to the development of a common tumor, "says Ray White at Howard Hughes Medical Institute in Salt Lake City.

Senses:
1. definition=require as useful, just, or proper | examples=It takes nerve to do what she did (Wait, the example doesn't match "need", maybe it's a typo in the prompt's sense 1, but let's check the definition: "require as useful, just, or proper")
2. definition=have need of | examples=This piano wants the attention of a competent tuner
3. definition=have or feel a need for | examples=always needing friends and money

Let's look at the sentence: "evidence we all needed".
This means "evidence we all had need of" or "evidence we all required".
Wait, sense 1: "require as useful, just, or proper".
Sense 2: "have need of".
Sense 3: "have or feel a need for".

Let's check WordNet senses for "need":
Sense 1: require as useful, just, or proper. "It takes nerve to do what she did"; "success usually requires hard work"; "This job asks a lot of patience and skill"; "This position demands a lot of personal sacrifice"; "This dinner calls for a spectacular wine"; "The new rule demands that all rooms be smoke-free"
Wait, "need" in WordNet:
1. require as useful, just, or proper: "It takes nerve to do what she did" (Wait, the example in the prompt for sense 1 is "It takes nerve to do what she did", which is actually for "take" or "require"? No, WordNet for "need" has: "require as useful, just, or proper". Example: "It takes nerve to do what she did" is actually an example for "take" or "require"? Let's check WordNet for "need":
Verb:
1. require as useful, just, or proper: "It takes nerve to do what she did" (Wait, no, WordNet says: "require as useful, just, or proper" -> "It takes nerve to do what she did" is an example for "take"? No, maybe "need" has this example? Let's search WordNet: "need" verb.
Sense 1: require as useful, just, or proper. "It takes nerve to do what she did" - wait, no, "need" sense 1: "require as useful, just, or proper". Example: "It takes nerve to do what she did" is NOT for need. Wait, maybe "need" sense 1 is "require as useful, just, or proper".
Let's search WordNet for "need":
1. require as useful, just, or proper: "It takes nerve to do what she did" (Wait, no, "need" sense 1: "require as useful, just, or proper". Example: "It takes nerve to do what she did" is actually for "take"? No, let's look at the actual WordNet entry for "need".
WordNet 3.0:
need (v)
1. require as useful, just, or proper; "It takes nerve to do what she did"; "success usually requires hard work"; "This job asks a lot of patience and skill"; "This position demands a lot of personal sacrifice"; "This dinner calls for a spectacular wine"; "The new rule demands that all rooms be smoke-free"
2. have need of; "This piano wants the attention of a competent tuner"
3. have or feel a need for; "always needing friends and money"

In the sentence: "It was the confirming evidence we all needed..."
Does it mean "require as useful, just, or proper" (Sense 1) or "have need of" (Sense 2) or "have or feel a need for" (Sense 3)?
"evidence we all needed" -> we all required it.
Wait, "need" as in "require as useful, just, or proper" fits "evidence we all needed".
Let's see: "we all needed" -> we all required it.
Is it sense 1 or sense 2?
"have need of" (Sense 2) is more like "This piano wants the attention..."
"require as useful, just, or proper" (Sense 1) is more like "This job asks a lot of patience", "The new rule demands...". "evidence we all needed" -> we all required it.
Let's consider "need" in "evidence we all needed".
Is it "require as useful, just, or proper"? Yes, the evidence was required.
Let's check if there's a better fit.
"have need of" (Sense 2) - "This piano wants the attention of a competent tuner".
"have or feel a need for" (Sense 3) - "always needing friends and money".
"evidence we all needed" -> we all required it. This is Sense 1.
Wait, let's look at the example for Sense 1: "It takes nerve to do what she did" (this is actually an example for "take" or "require"? No, WordNet says: "require as useful, just, or proper" -> "It takes nerve to do what she did" is an example for "take"? No, WordNet for "need" verb:
1. require as useful, just, or proper: "It takes nerve to do what she did" (Wait, no, "need" sense 1 in WordNet: "require as useful, just, or proper". Examples: "It takes nerve to do what she did" is NOT in need. Wait, let me check WordNet for "need".
Actually, WordNet for "need" (verb):
1. require as useful, just, or proper: "It takes nerve to do what she did" (Wait, no, "need" sense 1 is "require as useful, just, or proper". The examples are: "It takes nerve to do what she did" - wait, no, "need" sense 1 examples: "It takes nerve to do what she did" is for "take"? No, maybe "need" has "It takes nerve..."? No, "need" sense 1: "require as useful, just, or proper". Example: "It takes nerve to do what she did" is actually for "take"? No, let's search: "require as useful, just, or proper" is the definition of "need" in WordNet.
Let's check WordNet 3.1:
need (v)
1. require as useful, just, or proper; "It takes nerve to do what she did"; "success usually requires hard work"; "This job asks a lot of patience and skill"; "This position demands a lot of personal sacrifice"; "This dinner calls for a spectacular wine"; "The new rule demands that all rooms be smoke-free"
Wait, "It takes nerve to do what she did" is an example for "need"? No, "need" is not in that sentence. But WordNet groups synonyms. The synset is {need, require, ask, postulate, need, request, expect, call for, demand, take, involve}. So the examples are for the whole synset.
Yes! "need" is in the synset {need, require, ask, postulate, need, request, expect, call for, demand, take, involve}.
So Sense 1 is the correct sense for "evidence we all needed", because it means "required".

Let's check Sense 2: {want, need}. Definition: have need of. Example: "This piano wants the attention of a competent tuner".
Sense 3: {need}. Definition: have or feel a need for. Example: "always needing friends and money".

"evidence we all needed" -> we all required it. This matches Sense 1 (require as useful, just, or proper).
Let's double check. "evidence we all needed" = "evidence we all required".
Therefore, Sense 1.
Let's review the sentence: "It was the confirming evidence we all needed that gene losses were critical..."
"needed" here means "required".
So Sense 1 is the best fit.
I will return 1.


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

Sentence: "It was the confirming evidence we all needed that gene <t>losses</t> were critical to the development of a common tumor, "says Ray White at Howard Hughes Medical Institute in Salt Lake City.

Senses:
1. definition=something that is lost | examples=the car was a total loss
2. definition=gradual decline in amount or activity | examples=weight loss
3. definition=the act of losing someone or something | examples=everyone expected him to win so his loss was a shock
4. definition=the disadvantage that results from losing something | examples=his loss of credibility led to his resignation
5. definition=the experience of losing a loved one | examples=he sympathized on the loss of their grandfather
6. definition=the amount by which the cost of a business exceeds its revenue | examples=the company operated at a loss last year
7. definition=military personnel lost by death or capture
8. definition=euphemistic expressions for death | examples=thousands mourned his passing

reasoning_content:
The sentence is: "It was the confirming evidence we all needed that gene <t>losses</t> were critical to the development of a common tumor, "says Ray White at Howard Hughes Medical Institute in Salt Lake City.

The word is "losses" in the context of "gene losses".
This refers to the gradual decline or reduction in the amount of genes, or the act of losing genes. Wait, "gene losses" means the loss of genes.
Let's look at the senses:
1. something that is lost (e.g., total loss)
2. gradual decline in amount or activity (e.g., weight loss)
3. the act of losing someone or something (e.g., his loss was a shock)
4. the disadvantage that results from losing something
5. the experience of losing a loved one
6. the amount by which the cost of a business exceeds its revenue
7. military personnel lost by death or capture
8. euphemistic expressions for death

"gene losses" refers to the act of losing genes or the gradual decline in the amount of genes. Wait, "gene loss" is the loss of a gene. Is it sense 2 (gradual decline in amount or activity) or sense 3 (the act of losing someone or something)?
Let's consider "weight loss" -> gradual decline in amount.
"gene losses" -> loss of genes. Is it the act of losing something?
Wait, if it's "gene losses", it's the loss of genes.
Let's check WordNet or similar dictionary for "loss".
Sense 2: gradual decline in amount or activity (weight loss, hair loss, gene loss?)
Sense 3: the act of losing someone or something (everyone expected him to win so his loss was a shock).
Actually, "gene loss" is a biological term. It means the loss of a gene.
Let's search for "gene loss" in dictionary examples.
Maybe sense 2: "gradual decline in amount or activity" -> weight loss, hair loss, memory loss, gene loss.
Wait, "gene losses" could be "the act of losing something" (sense 3).
Let's look at the phrasing: "gene losses were critical to the development of a common tumor".
Is it sense 2? "gradual decline in amount or activity"
Or sense 1? "something that is lost"
Let's consider "weight loss" is sense 2. "gene loss" is similar to "weight loss" or "hair loss" (decline in amount).
Wait, "gene loss" is the loss of a gene.
Let's check the exact definitions from WordNet:
loss n
1. something that is lost (e.g., the car was a total loss)
2. gradual decline in amount or activity (e.g., weight loss)
3. the act of losing someone or something (e.g., everyone expected him to win so his loss was a shock)
4. the disadvantage that results from losing something (e.g., his loss of credibility led to his resignation)
5. the experience of losing a loved one (e.g., he sympathized on the loss of their grandfather)
6. the amount by which the cost of a business exceeds its revenue (e.g., the company operated at a loss last year)
7. military personnel lost by death or capture
8. euphemistic expressions for death (e.g., thousands mourned his passing)

Is "gene loss" sense 2 or 3?
"gene losses" -> loss of genes.
In WordNet, "weight loss" is sense 2. "hair loss" is sense 2. "memory loss" is sense 2.
"gene loss" is a decline in the amount of genes (or loss of genetic material). So it fits sense 2.
Let's double check. "gene losses" -> "losses" of genes.
Could it be sense 3? "the act of losing someone or something". "his loss was a shock" refers to a person losing a competition or a person dying.
"gene losses" is more like "weight loss", which is sense 2.
Let's search my internal knowledge for "gene loss" in WordNet.
Actually, WordNet might not have "gene loss" as an example, but "weight loss" is the example for sense 2.
"gradual decline in amount or activity" -> weight loss, hair loss, bone loss, gene loss.
Yes, "gene loss" is a decline in the amount of genetic material.
Therefore, sense 2 is the most appropriate.

Let's review the sentence: "It was the confirming evidence we all needed that gene losses were critical to the development of a common tumor..."
"gene losses" = loss of genes.
Is it sense 2? Yes, "gradual decline in amount or activity".
Let's consider if it could be sense 3: "the act of losing someone or something". "everyone expected him to win so his loss was a shock". This is about a person losing a game or a person being lost.
Sense 2 is "gradual decline in amount or activity". Weight loss, hair loss, memory loss, gene loss.
I will go with 2.
Wait, let's think if "gene loss" is "something that is lost" (sense 1). No, "the car was a total loss".
Sense 2 is the best fit.
Let's confirm the sense number.
1. something that is lost
2. gradual decline in amount or activity
3. the act of losing someone or something
4. the disadvantage that results from losing something
5. the experience of losing a loved one
6. the amount by which the cost of a business exceeds its revenue
7. military personnel lost by death or capture
8. euphemistic expressions for death

"gene losses" -> decline in amount of genes.
I am confident it is 2.
Another possibility: "gene losses" is the act of losing genes. But "weight loss" is the example for 2, and "gene loss" is structurally and semantically identical to "weight loss" (noun + loss, meaning reduction in that noun).
So 2 is correct.
I will output 2.


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

Sentence: "It was the confirming evidence we all needed that gene losses were <t>critical</t> to the development of a common tumor, "says Ray White at Howard Hughes Medical Institute in Salt Lake City.

Senses:
1. definition=marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws | examples=a critical attitude
2. definition=at or of a point at which a property or phenomenon suffers an abrupt change especially having enough mass to sustain a chain reaction | examples=a critical temperature of water is 100 degrees C--its boiling point at standard atmospheric pressure
3. definition=characterized by careful evaluation and judgment | examples=a critical reading
4. definition=urgently needed; absolutely necessary | examples=a critical element of the plan
5. definition=forming or having the nature of a turning point or crisis | examples=a critical point in the campaign
6. definition=being in or verging on a state of crisis or emergency | examples=a critical shortage of food
7. definition=of or involving or characteristic of critics or criticism | examples=critical acclaim

reasoning_content:
The user wants to identify the correct sense of the word "critical" in the given sentence.
Sentence: "It was the confirming evidence we all needed that gene losses were <t>critical</t> to the development of a common tumor, "says Ray White at Howard Hughes Medical Institute in Salt Lake City.

Let's look at the senses:
1. marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
2. at or of a point at which a property or phenomenon suffers an abrupt change
3. characterized by careful evaluation and judgment
4. urgently needed; absolutely necessary
5. forming or having the nature of a turning point or crisis
6. being in or verging on a state of crisis or emergency
7. of or involving or characteristic of critics or criticism

In the sentence, "gene losses were critical to the development of a common tumor", "critical" means absolutely necessary or essential for the development of the tumor.
Sense 4: "urgently needed; absolutely necessary" fits perfectly. "a critical element of the plan" is similar to "critical to the development".

Let's double check.
"gene losses were absolutely necessary to the development of a common tumor" -> makes sense.
"gene losses were urgently needed to the development..." -> "absolutely necessary" is the key part of sense 4.

Therefore, the correct sense is 4.
I will return only the number 4.


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

Sentence: "It was the confirming evidence we all needed that gene losses were critical to the <t>development</t> of a common tumor, "says Ray White at Howard Hughes Medical Institute in Salt Lake City.

Senses:
1. definition=act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining | examples=he congratulated them on their development of a plan to meet the emergency
2. definition=a process in which something passes by degrees to a different stage (especially a more advanced or mature stage) | examples=the development of his ideas took many years
3. definition=(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level | examples=he proposed an indicator of osseous development in children
4. definition=a recent event that has some relevance for the present situation | examples=recent developments in Iraq
5. definition=the act of making some area of land or water more profitable or productive or useful | examples=the development of Alaskan resources
6. definition=a district that has been developed to serve some purpose | examples=such land is practical for small park developments
7. definition=a state in which things are improving; the result of developing (as in the early part of a game of chess) | examples=after he saw the latest development he changed his mind and became a supporter
8. definition=processing a photosensitive material in order to make an image visible | examples=the development and printing of his pictures took only two hours
9. definition=(music) the section of a composition or movement (especially in sonata form) where the major musical themes are developed and elaborated

reasoning_content:
The sentence is: "It was the confirming evidence we all needed that gene losses were critical to the <t>development</t> of a common tumor, "says Ray White at Howard Hughes Medical Institute in Salt Lake City.

The word "development" here refers to the biological process of a tumor growing or forming.
Let's look at the senses:
1. act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
2. a process in which something passes by degrees to a different stage
3. (biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
4. a recent event
5. the act of making some area of land or water more profitable
6. a district that has been developed
7. a state in which things are improving
8. processing a photosensitive material
9. (music) the section of a composition

Wait, "development of a common tumor" - is it sense 3? "the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level". A tumor is a biological growth.
Let's check sense 3. "he proposed an indicator of osseous development in children".
Is it sense 3? Yes, "development of a common tumor" is a biological process.
Let's double check if there's any other sense.
Sense 2: "a process in which something passes by degrees to a different stage (especially a more advanced or mature stage)" - "the development of his ideas took many years".
Sense 3 specifically mentions "(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level". A tumor is a biological entity, so its development is biological.

Let's read the sentence again: "gene losses were critical to the development of a common tumor".
This is clearly a biological process.
Therefore, sense 3 is the most appropriate.
Let's confirm.
"development of a common tumor" -> biological unfolding of events.
Yes, sense 3.
I will return 3.


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

Sentence: "It was the confirming evidence we all needed that gene losses were critical to the development of a <t>common</t> tumor, "says Ray White at Howard Hughes Medical Institute in Salt Lake City.

Senses:
1. definition=belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public | examples=for the common good
2. definition=having no special distinction or quality; widely known or commonly encountered; average or ordinary or usual | examples=the common man
3. definition=common to or shared by two or more parties | examples=a common friend
4. definition=commonly encountered | examples=a common (or familiar) complaint
5. definition=being or characteristic of or appropriate to everyday language | examples=common parlance
6. definition=of or associated with the great masses of people | examples=the common people in those days suffered greatly
7. definition=of low or inferior quality or value; - Shakespeare | examples=of what coarse metal ye are molded
8. definition=lacking refinement or cultivation or taste | examples=he had coarse manners but a first-rate mind
9. definition=to be expected; standard | examples=common decency

reasoning_content:
The sentence is: "It was the confirming evidence we all needed that gene losses were critical to the development of a <t>common</t> tumor, "says Ray White at Howard Hughes Medical Institute in Salt Lake City.

The word "common" modifies "tumor".
A "common tumor" means a tumor that is widely known, frequently encountered, or average/ordinary/usual.
Let's check the senses:
1. belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
2. having no special distinction or quality; widely known or commonly encountered; average or ordinary or usual
3. common to or shared by two or more parties
4. commonly encountered (Wait, 2 and 4 are similar. Let's look closely at 2: "having no special distinction or quality; widely known or commonly encountered; average or ordinary or usual". 4: "commonly encountered". Let's see if 2 or 4 is better. Actually, "common tumor" means a tumor that is frequently encountered or widely known. Let's check WordNet.
WordNet senses for "common":
1. belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
2. having no special distinction or quality; widely known or commonly encountered; average or ordinary or usual
3. common to or shared by two or more parties
4. commonly encountered
5. being or characteristic of or appropriate to everyday language
6. of or associated with the great masses of people
7. of low or inferior quality or value
8. lacking refinement or cultivation or taste
9. to be expected; standard

Wait, "common tumor" -> widely known or commonly encountered.
Is it sense 2 or 4?
Let's search for "common tumor" in WordNet or similar datasets.
Actually, 2 is "having no special distinction or quality; widely known or commonly encountered; average or ordinary or usual".
4 is "commonly encountered".
Wait, WordNet 3.1:
common (adj)
1. belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
2. having no special distinction or quality; widely known or commonly encountered; average or ordinary or usual
3. common to or shared by two or more parties
4. commonly encountered
5. being or characteristic of or appropriate to everyday language
6. of or associated with the great masses of people
7. of low or inferior quality or value
8. lacking refinement or cultivation or taste
9. to be expected; standard

Let's look at the example for sense 2: "the common man", "a common (or familiar) complaint" - wait, the prompt says:
2. definition=having no special distinction or quality; widely known or commonly encountered; average or ordinary or usual | examples=the common man
4. definition=commonly encountered | examples=a common (or familiar) complaint

Wait, "a common (or familiar) complaint" is under sense 4 in the prompt!
Let's re-read the prompt:
2. definition=having no special distinction or quality; widely known or commonly encountered; average or ordinary or usual | examples=the common man
4. definition=commonly encountered | examples=a common (or familiar) complaint

Is "common tumor" sense 2 or 4?
A common tumor is a tumor that is frequently encountered.
Let's check WordNet for "common tumor".
Actually, "common" in "common tumor" means frequently encountered.
Wait, let's search for "common tumor" in WordNet.
Maybe it's sense 2? "widely known or commonly encountered; average or ordinary or usual"
Or sense 4? "commonly encountered"
Let's consider "common tumor". A tumor that is commonly encountered.
In WordNet, "common" has:
Sense 2: having no special distinction or quality; widely known or commonly encountered; average or ordinary or usual
Sense 4: commonly encountered

Let's look at the exact WordNet definitions:
common (adj)
1. belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
2. having no special distinction or quality; widely known or commonly encountered; average or ordinary or usual
3. common to or shared by two or more parties
4. commonly encountered
5. being or characteristic of or appropriate to everyday language
6. of or associated with the great masses of people
7. of low or inferior quality or value
8. lacking refinement or cultivation or taste
9. to be expected; standard

Wait, in WordNet, "common" sense 2 is "having no special distinction or quality; widely known or commonly encountered; average or ordinary or usual".
Sense 4 is "commonly encountered".
Is "common tumor" sense 2 or 4?
Let's search for "common tumor" in the SemCor or similar corpus.
Actually, "common" modifying a disease or condition usually falls under "commonly encountered" (sense 4) or "widely known or commonly encountered" (sense 2).
Let's check the examples for sense 4: "a common (or familiar) complaint". A complaint is similar to a disease or tumor.
Wait, let's look at the prompt's examples:
2. examples=the common man
4. examples=a common (or familiar) complaint

A "common tumor" is like a "common complaint". Both refer to something frequently encountered in a medical or general context.
Therefore, sense 4 is highly likely.
Let's double check.
"common tumor" -> commonly encountered.
Is there any chance it's sense 2? "having no special distinction or quality; widely known or commonly encountered; average or ordinary or usual". A tumor isn't "average or ordinary or usual" in the sense of "the common man", but it is "commonly encountered".
Let's search my internal knowledge for "common tumor" WordNet sense.
In WordNet, "common" sense 4: "commonly encountered". Examples: "a common (or familiar) complaint".
"common" sense 2: "having no special distinction or quality; widely known or commonly encountered; average or ordinary or usual". Examples: "the common man", "a common (or familiar) complaint" - wait, the prompt says:
2. definition=having no special distinction or quality; widely known or commonly encountered; average or ordinary or usual | examples=the common man
4. definition=commonly encountered | examples=a common (or familiar) complaint

If "a common complaint" is sense 4, then "a common tumor" is also sense 4.
Let's review the prompt's sense 4: "commonly encountered | examples=a common (or familiar) complaint".
Yes, "common tumor" fits "commonly encountered" perfectly.

Let's check if there is any other possibility.
"common tumor" -> frequently occurring.
Sense 4 is "commonly encountered".
I will output 4.
Let's re-read carefully: "It was the confirming evidence we all needed that gene losses were critical to the development of a common tumor"
"common" here means frequently encountered.
Sense 4: commonly encountered.
I am confident it is 4.
Wait, let's consider if "common" in "common tumor" could be sense 2.
Sense 2: "having no special distinction or quality; widely known or commonly encountered; average or ordinary or usual"
Sense 4: "commonly encountered"
In WordNet, "common" has:
S: (adj) common (having no special distinction or quality; widely known or commonly encountered; average or ordinary or usual) "the common man"; "a common (or familiar) complaint" -- wait, is "a common (or familiar) complaint" under sense 2 or 4 in WordNet?
Let's check WordNet 3.1:
common (adj)
1. belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
2. having no special distinction or quality; widely known or commonly encountered; average or ordinary or usual
3. common to or shared by two or more parties
4. commonly encountered
5. being or characteristic of or appropriate to everyday language
6. of or associated with the great masses of people
7. of low or inferior quality or value
8. lacking refinement or cultivation or taste
9. to be expected; standard

Wait, in WordNet, "a common (or familiar) complaint" is actually an example for sense 4!
Let's verify:
WordNet 3.1:
common (adj)
1. belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
2. having no special distinction or quality; widely known or commonly encountered; average or ordinary or usual
3. common to or shared by two or more parties
4. commonly encountered
5. being or characteristic of or appropriate to everyday language
6. of or associated with the great masses of people
7. of low or inferior quality or value
8. lacking refinement or cultivation or taste
9. to be expected; standard

Wait, I found a source that says:
Sense 4: commonly encountered
Examples: "a common (or familiar) complaint"

Yes, "a common complaint" is sense 4.
So "a common tumor" is also sense 4.
I will return 4.
Let's quickly check if "common tumor" could be sense 2. "having no special distinction or quality" doesn't fit a tumor well. "commonly encountered" fits perfectly.
I'll go with 4.


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

Sentence: "It was the confirming evidence we all needed that gene losses were critical to the development of a common tumor, "<t>says</t> Ray White at Howard Hughes Medical Institute in Salt Lake City.

Senses:
1. definition=express in words | examples=He said that he wanted to marry her
2. definition=report or maintain | examples=He alleged that he was the victim of a crime
3. definition=express a supposition | examples=Let us say that he did not tell the truth
4. definition=have or contain a certain wording or form | examples=The passage reads as follows
5. definition=give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority | examples=I said to him to go home
6. definition=speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way | examples=She pronounces French words in a funny way
7. definition=communicate or express nonverbally | examples=What does this painting say?
8. definition=utter aloud | examples=She said `Hello' to everyone in the office
9. definition=state as one's opinion or judgement; declare | examples=I say let's forget this whole business
10. definition=recite or repeat a fixed text | examples=Say grace
11. definition=indicate | examples=The clock says noon

reasoning_content:
The user wants to identify the correct sense of the word "say" in the given sentence.
Sentence: "It was the confirming evidence we all needed that gene losses were critical to the development of a common tumor, "<t>says</t> Ray White at Howard Hughes Medical Institute in Salt Lake City.

Senses:
1. express in words
2. report or maintain
3. express a supposition
4. have or contain a certain wording or form
5. give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority
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

In the sentence, Ray White is stating his opinion or judgement, or declaring something. Wait, "says" here is used to attribute a statement or quote.
Let's look at the options.
1. express in words: He said that he wanted to marry her.
2. report or maintain: He alleged that he was the victim of a crime.
9. state as one's opinion or judgement; declare: I say let's forget this whole business.

Wait, looking at WordNet senses for "say":
1. express in words (e.g., He said that he wanted to marry her)
2. report or maintain (e.g., He alleged that he was the victim of a crime)
3. express a supposition (e.g., Let us say that he did not tell the truth)
4. have or contain a certain wording or form (e.g., The passage reads as follows)
5. give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority (e.g., I said to him to go home)
6. speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way (e.g., She pronounces French words in a funny way)
7. communicate or express nonverbally (e.g., What does this painting say?)
8. utter aloud (e.g., She said `Hello' to everyone in the office)
9. state as one's opinion or judgement; declare (e.g., I say let's forget this whole business)
10. recite or repeat a fixed text (e.g., Say grace)
11. indicate (e.g., The clock says noon)

Wait, "says" in the context of a quote attribution: "It was the confirming evidence we all needed that gene losses were critical to the development of a common tumor," says Ray White...
Is it sense 1? "express in words"
Or sense 2? "report or maintain"
Or sense 9? "state as one's opinion or judgement; declare"

Let's check WordNet for "say".
Sense 1: express in words. "He said that he wanted to marry her."
Sense 2: report or maintain. "He alleged that he was the victim of a crime."
Sense 9: state as one's opinion or judgement; declare. "I say let's forget this whole business."

Actually, in WordNet, "say" has:
1. express in words
2. report or maintain
3. express a supposition
4. have or contain a certain wording or form
5. give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority
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

Wait, "says" in a quote attribution is often sense 1. "He said that he wanted to marry her."
Let's see: "It was the confirming evidence we all needed that gene losses were critical to the development of a common tumor," says Ray White...
This is expressing in words.
Could it be 1? Yes.
Let's consider "report or maintain". "He alleged that he was the victim of a crime."
Could it be 9? "state as one's opinion or judgement; declare".

Let's look at similar examples in WordNet.
"say" (verb)
1. express in words; "He said that he wanted to marry her"; "tell me what is bothering you"; "state your opinion"; "state your name"
2. report or maintain; "He alleged that he was the victim of a crime"; "They reported that he was the thief"
3. express a supposition; "Let us say that he did not tell the truth"
4. have or contain a certain wording or form; "The passage reads as follows"; "What does the law say?"
5. give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority; "I said to him to go home"; "She ordered him to do the shopping"; "The mother told the child to get dressed"
6. speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way; "She pronounces French words in a funny way"; "I cannot say `zip wire'"; "Can the child say the alphabet?"
7. communicate or express nonverbally; "What does this painting say?"; "Did his face say anything about how he felt?"
8. utter aloud; "She said `Hello' to everyone in the office"
9. state as one's opinion or judgement; declare; "I say let's forget this whole business"
10. recite or repeat a fixed text; "Say grace"; "She recited the Lord's Prayer"
11. indicate; "The clock says noon"

In the sentence, Ray White is expressing in words. "says" is used to attribute the quote.
Is it 1? "express in words"
Let's check if there is a more specific sense.
"express in words" fits perfectly. "He said that he wanted to marry her."
Wait, "says" in "says Ray White" is a reporting verb.
Is it 1 or 2?
"report or maintain" -> "He alleged that he was the victim of a crime"
"express in words" -> "He said that he wanted to marry her"

Let's search for "says" in WordNet.
"say" sense 1: express in words.
I will guess 1.
Wait, let's think if "state as one's opinion or judgement; declare" (9) is better. "I say let's forget this whole business."
The sentence is: "It was the confirming evidence we all needed that gene losses were critical to the development of a common tumor," says Ray White...
This is a statement of fact/opinion, but "express in words" is the most general and common sense for "says" in quote attribution.
Let's choose 1.
Wait, let's re-read the examples.
1. express in words | examples=He said that he wanted to marry her
2. report or maintain | examples=He alleged that he was the victim of a crime
9. state as one's opinion or judgement; declare | examples=I say let's forget this whole business

In the sentence, Ray White is stating something. "says" is the verb.
I'll go with 1.
Let's consider if it's 1.
Yes, "express in words" is the standard sense for "says" in a quote.
I will output 1.


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

Sentence: But Dr. Vogelstein had <t>yet</t> to nail the identity of the gene that, if damaged, flipped a colon cell into full-blown malignancy.

Senses:
1. definition=up to the present time | examples=I have yet to see the results
2. definition=used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time | examples=So far he hasn't called
3. definition=to a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons | examples=looked sick and felt even worse
4. definition=within an indefinite time or at an unspecified future time | examples=he longed for the flowers that were yet to show themselves
5. definition=used after a superlative | examples=this is the best so far
6. definition=despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession) | examples=although I'm a little afraid, however I'd like to try it

reasoning_content:
The user wants to identify the correct sense of the word "yet" in the given sentence.
Sentence: "But Dr. Vogelstein had <t>yet</t> to nail the identity of the gene that, if damaged, flipped a colon cell into full-blown malignancy."

Senses:
1. definition=up to the present time | examples=I have yet to see the results
2. definition=used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time | examples=So far he hasn't called
3. definition=to a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons | examples=looked sick and felt even worse
4. definition=within an indefinite time or at an unspecified future time | examples=he longed for the flowers that were yet to show themselves
5. definition=used after a superlative | examples=this is the best so far
6. definition=despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession) | examples=although I'm a little afraid, however I'd like to try it

In the sentence, "had yet to nail" means "up to the present time, he had not nailed".
This matches sense 1: "up to the present time" with the example "I have yet to see the results".
Let's double check.
"had yet to" is a construction meaning "has not done something up to now".
Sense 1: "up to the present time" -> "I have yet to see the results". This perfectly matches "had yet to nail".

Therefore, the correct sense is 1.
I will return only the number 1.


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

Sentence: But Dr. Vogelstein had yet to <t>nail</t> the identity of the gene that, if damaged, flipped a colon cell into full-blown malignancy.

Senses:
1. definition=attach something somewhere by means of nails | examples=nail the board onto the wall
2. definition=take into custody | examples=the police nabbed the suspected criminals
3. definition=hit hard | examples=He smashed a 3-run homer
4. definition=succeed in obtaining a position | examples=He nailed down a spot at Harvard
5. definition=succeed at easily | examples=She sailed through her exams
6. definition=locate exactly | examples=can you pinpoint the position of the enemy?
7. definition=complete a pass

reasoning_content:
The sentence is: "But Dr. Vogelstein had yet to <t>nail</t> the identity of the gene that, if damaged, flipped a colon cell into full-blown malignancy."
The word "nail" here means to identify or locate exactly, as in "nail the identity".
Let's check the senses:
1. attach something somewhere by means of nails
2. take into custody
3. hit hard
4. succeed in obtaining a position
5. succeed at easily
6. locate exactly (can you pinpoint the position of the enemy?)
7. complete a pass

"nail the identity" means to locate exactly or pinpoint.
Sense 6: "locate exactly" fits perfectly.
Let's double check. "nail down" can mean to identify or locate exactly. "nail the identity" is synonymous with pinpointing or locating exactly.
Sense 6 is the best match.
Number: 6.


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

Sentence: But Dr. Vogelstein had yet to nail the <t>identity</t> of the gene that, if damaged, flipped a colon cell into full-blown malignancy.

Senses:
1. definition=the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity | examples=you can lose your identity when you join the army
2. definition=the individual characteristics by which a thing or person is recognized or known | examples=geneticists only recently discovered the identity of the gene that causes it
3. definition=an operator that leaves unchanged the element on which it operates | examples=the identity under numerical multiplication is 1
4. definition=exact sameness | examples=they shared an identity of interests

reasoning_content:
The user wants to identify the correct sense of the word "identity" in the given sentence.
Sentence: "But Dr. Vogelstein had yet to nail the <t>identity</t> of the gene that, if damaged, flipped a colon cell into full-blown malignancy."

Senses:
1. definition=the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity | examples=you can lose your identity when you join the army
2. definition=the individual characteristics by which a thing or person is recognized or known | examples=geneticists only recently discovered the identity of the gene that causes it
3. definition=an operator that leaves unchanged the element on which it operates | examples=the identity under numerical multiplication is 1
4. definition=exact sameness | examples=they shared an identity of interests

In the sentence, "identity of the gene" refers to the specific gene being recognized or known.
Sense 2 matches this perfectly, and its example is almost identical to the sentence: "geneticists only recently discovered the identity of the gene that causes it".

Therefore, the correct sense is 2.
I will return only the number 2.


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

Sentence: But Dr. Vogelstein had yet to nail the identity of the gene that, if <t>damaged</t>, flipped a colon cell into full-blown malignancy.

Senses:
1. definition=inflict damage upon | examples=The snow damaged the roof
2. definition=suffer or be susceptible to damage | examples=These fine china cups damage easily

reasoning_content:
The user wants to identify the correct sense of the word "damaged" in the given sentence.
Sentence: "But Dr. Vogelstein had yet to nail the identity of the gene that, if <t>damaged</t>, flipped a colon cell into full-blown malignancy."

Senses:
1. definition=inflict damage upon | examples=The snow damaged the roof
2. definition=suffer or be susceptible to damage | examples=These fine china cups damage easily

In the sentence, "if damaged" means "if it suffers damage" or "if it is damaged".
Wait, sense 1 is "inflict damage upon" (active or transitive, or passive "is damaged by").
Sense 2 is "suffer or be susceptible to damage" (intransitive or passive state of suffering damage).
Let's look at the example for sense 2: "These fine china cups damage easily". This is intransitive.
Wait, "if damaged" is a passive participle. Does it mean "if it suffers damage"? Yes.
Let's check the senses of "damage" in WordNet or similar dictionaries.
WordNet:
damage (verb)
1. inflict damage upon: "The snow damaged the roof"
2. suffer or be susceptible to damage: "These fine china cups damage easily"

In the sentence: "the gene that, if damaged, flipped a colon cell..."
Here, "damaged" is used in the sense of "suffering damage". The gene suffers damage.
Wait, let's see. If a gene is damaged, it suffers damage.
Is it sense 1 or sense 2?
Sense 1: inflict damage upon. (Transitive)
Sense 2: suffer or be susceptible to damage. (Intransitive)
But "damaged" here is a past participle used as an adjective or in a passive construction. "if [it is] damaged".
Does "damage" in sense 2 cover the passive "is damaged"?
Actually, "suffer damage" is the definition of sense 2.
Let's consider "The gene, if damaged..." -> The gene suffers damage.
Therefore, sense 2 is the most appropriate.

Let's double check.
"if damaged" -> if it suffers damage.
Sense 2: suffer or be susceptible to damage.
Yes, "suffer damage" matches "if damaged" (if it suffers damage).

Let's review the options.
1. inflict damage upon
2. suffer or be susceptible to damage

If the gene is damaged, it suffers damage. So sense 2.
Wait, could it be sense 1? "inflict damage upon" -> someone inflicted damage upon the gene. But the focus is on the gene suffering damage.
In WordNet, "damage" as a verb:
1. inflict damage upon
2. suffer or be susceptible to damage

If the sentence says "if damaged", it means "if it suffers damage".
So sense 2.
Let's confirm.
"if damaged" = if it suffers damage.
I will return 2.


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

Sentence: But Dr. Vogelstein had yet to nail the identity of the gene that, if damaged, <t>flipped</t> a colon cell into full-blown malignancy.

Senses:
1. definition=lightly throw to see which side comes up | examples=I don't know what to do--I may as well flip a coin!
2. definition=cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation | examples=switch on the light
3. definition=look through a book or other written material | examples=He thumbed through the report
4. definition=toss with a sharp movement so as to cause to turn over in the air
5. definition=cause to move with a flick | examples=he flicked his Bic
6. definition=throw or toss with a light motion | examples=flip me the beachball
7. definition=move with a flick or light motion
8. definition=turn upside down, or throw so as to reverse | examples=flip over the pork chop
9. definition=react in an excited, delighted, or surprised way | examples=he flipped when he heard that he was accepted into Princeton University
10. definition=go mad, go crazy | examples=He flipped when he heard that he was being laid off
11. definition=reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)

reasoning_content:
The sentence is: "But Dr. Vogelstein had yet to nail the identity of the gene that, if damaged, <t>flipped</t> a colon cell into full-blown malignancy."
The word "flipped" here means to change the state or condition of the colon cell, specifically to reverse or change its course of action/state into malignancy.
Let's look at the senses:
1. lightly throw to see which side comes up
2. cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation
3. look through a book or other written material
4. toss with a sharp movement so as to cause to turn over in the air
5. cause to move with a flick
6. throw or toss with a light motion
7. move with a flick or light motion
8. turn upside down, or throw so as to reverse
9. react in an excited, delighted, or surprised way
10. go mad, go crazy
11. reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)

"flipped a colon cell into full-blown malignancy" means it changed the cell's state, reversing its normal course of action into malignancy.
Sense 11: reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action).
Wait, "flipped a colon cell into full-blown malignancy" - does it mean reverse?
Let's check WordNet for "flip".
"flip" as a verb:
- lightly throw to see which side comes up
- cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation (flip the switch)
- look through a book or other written material
- toss with a sharp movement so as to cause to turn over in the air
- cause to move with a flick
- throw or toss with a light motion
- move with a flick or light motion
- turn upside down, or throw so as to reverse
- react in an excited, delighted, or surprised way
- go mad, go crazy
- reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)

Is there a better fit?
"flipped a colon cell into full-blown malignancy" -> changed its state, reversed its course of action.
Let's consider "reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)".
Yes, "flip" in this context means to change the state or course of action of the cell.
Let's double check if there's any other sense.
"flipped a colon cell into full-blown malignancy"
Could it be 11? Yes, "reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)".
Let's see: "flip" meaning to change completely.
Sense 11: reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action).
I will output 11.
Wait, let's read the sentence again: "flipped a colon cell into full-blown malignancy."
This means the gene, if damaged, caused the colon cell to change its course of action (from normal to malignant).
Sense 11 fits best.
Let's review the options.
1. lightly throw
2. cause to go on
3. look through
4. toss with a sharp movement
5. cause to move with a flick
6. throw or toss with a light motion
7. move with a flick
8. turn upside down
9. react in an excited way
10. go mad
11. reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)

Yes, 11 is the only one that makes sense metaphorically for changing a cell's state or course of action.
I will return 11.


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

Sentence: But Dr. Vogelstein had yet to nail the identity of the gene that, if damaged, flipped a <t>colon</t> cell into full-blown malignancy.

Senses:
1. definition=the part of the large intestine between the cecum and the rectum; it extracts moisture from food residues before they are excreted
2. definition=the basic unit of money in El Salvador; equal to 100 centavos
3. definition=the basic unit of money in Costa Rica; equal to 100 centimos
4. definition=a port city at the Caribbean entrance to the Panama Canal
5. definition=a punctuation mark (:) used after a word introducing a series or an example or an explanation (or after the salutation of a business letter)

reasoning_content:
The user wants to identify the correct sense of the word "colon" in the given sentence.
Sentence: "But Dr. Vogelstein had yet to nail the identity of the gene that, if damaged, flipped a <t>colon</t> cell into full-blown malignancy."
The word "colon" here refers to a "colon cell", which is a cell in the colon (part of the large intestine).
Sense 1: the part of the large intestine between the cecum and the rectum; it extracts moisture from food residues before they are excreted.
This matches the context of "colon cell" and "malignancy" (cancer).
Therefore, the correct sense is 1.
I will return only the number 1.


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

Sentence: But Dr. Vogelstein had yet to nail the identity of the gene that, if damaged, flipped a colon <t>cell</t> into full-blown malignancy.

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

reasoning_content:
The user wants to identify the correct sense of the word "cell" in the given sentence.
Sentence: "But Dr. Vogelstein had yet to nail the identity of the gene that, if damaged, flipped a colon <t>cell</t> into full-blown malignancy."
The word "cell" here refers to a biological cell, specifically a colon cell.
Looking at the senses:
1. any small compartment
2. (biology) the basic structural and functional unit of all organisms...
3. a device that delivers an electric current...
4. a small unit serving as part of or as the nucleus of a larger political movement
5. a hand-held mobile radiotelephone...
6. small room in which a monk or nun lives
7. a room where a prisoner is kept

Sense 2 is the correct one.
I need to return only the number of the correct sense.
Number: 2


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

Sentence: But Dr. Vogelstein had yet to nail the identity of the gene that, if damaged, flipped a colon cell into <t>full-blown</t> malignancy.

Senses:
1. definition=fully ripe; at the height of bloom | examples=a full-blown rose
2. definition=having or displaying all the characteristics necessary for completeness | examples=a full-blown financial crisis

reasoning_content:
The user wants to identify the correct sense of the word "full-blown" in the given sentence.
Sentence: "But Dr. Vogelstein had yet to nail the identity of the gene that, if damaged, flipped a colon cell into <t>full-blown</t> malignancy."

Senses:
1. fully ripe; at the height of bloom (e.g., a full-blown rose)
2. having or displaying all the characteristics necessary for completeness (e.g., a full-blown financial crisis)

In the sentence, "full-blown malignancy" means a malignancy that has all the characteristics of a complete or advanced malignancy. It is not literally a flower blooming.
Therefore, sense 2 is the correct one.

Let's double check.
"full-blown malignancy" -> a malignancy that is fully developed, having all the characteristics necessary for completeness.
Sense 2 fits perfectly.
Sense 1 is literal (flowers).

Return only the number of the correct sense.
Number: 2


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

Sentence: But Dr. Vogelstein had yet to nail the identity of the gene that, if damaged, flipped a colon cell into full-blown <t>malignancy</t>.

Senses:
1. definition=(medicine) a malignant state; progressive and resistant to treatment and tending to cause death
2. definition=quality of being disposed to evil; intense ill will

reasoning_content:
The user wants to identify the correct sense of the word "malignancy" in the given sentence.
Sentence: "But Dr. Vogelstein had yet to nail the identity of the gene that, if damaged, flipped a colon cell into full-blown <t>malignancy</t>."
Senses:
1. definition=(medicine) a malignant state; progressive and resistant to treatment and tending to cause death
2. definition=quality of being disposed to evil; intense ill will

In the sentence, "malignancy" refers to a colon cell becoming malignant, which is a medical context (cancer).
Therefore, sense 1 is the correct sense.
I need to return only the number of the correct sense.
Number: 1.


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

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

Senses:
1. definition=one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year | examples=he paid the bill last month
2. definition=a time unit of approximately 30 days | examples=he was given a month to pay the bill

reasoning_content:
The user wants to identify the correct sense of the word "months" in the given sentence.
Sentence: "For <t>months</t> the Johns Hopkins researchers, using gene probes, experimentally crawled down the length of chromosome 17, looking for the smallest common bit of genetic material lost in all tumor cells."

Senses:
1. definition=one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year | examples=he paid the bill last month
2. definition=a time unit of approximately 30 days | examples=he was given a month to pay the bill

In the sentence, "For months" means a duration of time, approximately 30 days each, not a specific calendar month (like January, February). It indicates a period of time.
Sense 2 is "a time unit of approximately 30 days".
Sense 1 is "one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year".

"For months" implies a duration, which aligns with sense 2.
Let's double check. "For months" = for a period of several months. This is a duration, so sense 2.
Return only the number of the correct sense.
Number: 2.


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

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

Senses:
1. definition=put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose | examples=use your head!
2. definition=take or consume (regularly or habitually) | examples=She uses drugs rarely
3. definition=use up, consume fully | examples=The legislature expended its time on school questions
4. definition=seek or achieve an end by using to one's advantage | examples=She uses her influential friends to get jobs
5. definition=avail oneself to | examples=apply a principle
6. definition=habitually do something (use only in the past tense) | examples=She used to call her mother every week but now she calls only occasionally

reasoning_content:
The sentence is: "For months the Johns Hopkins researchers, <t>using</t> gene probes, experimentally crawled down the length of chromosome 17, looking for the smallest common bit of genetic material lost in all tumor cells."
The word is "using".
Sense 1: put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose. (using gene probes = employing gene probes for a particular purpose).
Sense 2: take or consume (regularly or habitually).
Sense 3: use up, consume fully.
Sense 4: seek or achieve an end by using to one's advantage.
Sense 5: avail oneself to.
Sense 6: habitually do something (used to).

"using gene probes" means employing gene probes for a particular purpose. This matches Sense 1.
Let's double check.
"put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose" -> "using gene probes" fits perfectly.
Therefore, the correct sense is 1.
End of thought.
1


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

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

Senses:
1. definition=spatially or metaphorically from a higher to a lower level or position | examples=don't fall down
2. definition=away from a more central or a more northerly place | examples=was sent down to work at the regional office
3. definition=paid in cash at time of purchase | examples=put ten dollars down on the necklace
4. definition=from an earlier time | examples=the story was passed down from father to son
5. definition=to a lower intensity | examples=he slowly phased down the light until the stage was completely black
6. definition=in an inactive or inoperative state | examples=the factory went down during the strike

reasoning_content:
The sentence is: "For months the Johns Hopkins researchers, using gene probes, experimentally crawled <t>down</t> the length of chromosome 17, looking for the smallest common bit of genetic material lost in all tumor cells."
The word "down" is used in the context of moving along the length of chromosome 17.
Let's look at the senses:
1. spatially or metaphorically from a higher to a lower level or position | examples=don't fall down
2. away from a more central or a more northerly place | examples=was sent down to work at the regional office
3. paid in cash at time of purchase | examples=put ten dollars down on the necklace
4. from an earlier time | examples=the story was passed down from father to son
5. to a lower intensity | examples=he slowly phased down the light until the stage was completely black
6. in an inactive or inoperative state | examples=the factory went down during the strike

Wait, "crawled down the length of chromosome 17". This is a spatial movement along a length. Is it sense 1? "spatially or metaphorically from a higher to a lower level or position". Or maybe it's just spatially along.
Let's re-read sense 1: "spatially or metaphorically from a higher to a lower level or position".
Wait, could it be 1? Yes, "down the length" implies moving along it, often conceptualized as a spatial path.
Let's check if there's any other sense.
Sense 1 is the most appropriate for spatial movement along a path (like "down the street", "down the length of").
Let's confirm.
"down the length of chromosome 17" -> spatially along.
Sense 1: spatially or metaphorically from a higher to a lower level or position.
Is there any other sense? No.
I will return 1.
Wait, let's think if "down the length" is considered sense 1. Yes, "down" as a preposition indicating movement along a path.
I'll output 1.


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

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

Senses:
1. definition=the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place | examples=the length of the table was 5 feet
2. definition=continuance in time | examples=the ceremony was of short duration
3. definition=the property of being the extent of something from beginning to end | examples=the editor limited the length of my article to 500 words
4. definition=size of the gap between two places | examples=the distance from New York to Chicago
5. definition=a section of something that is long and narrow | examples=a length of timber

reasoning_content:
The sentence is: "For months the Johns Hopkins researchers, using gene probes, experimentally crawled down the <t>length</t> of chromosome 17, looking for the smallest common bit of genetic material lost in all tumor cells."
The word "length" here refers to the linear extent in space from one end to the other of chromosome 17.
Let's check the senses:
1. definition=the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place | examples=the length of the table was 5 feet
2. definition=continuance in time | examples=the ceremony was of short duration
3. definition=the property of being the extent of something from beginning to end | examples=the editor limited the length of my article to 500 words
4. definition=size of the gap between two places | examples=the distance from New York to Chicago
5. definition=a section of something that is long and narrow | examples=a length of timber

"down the length of chromosome 17" means along the linear extent of the chromosome.
Sense 1 fits perfectly: "the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place".
Wait, sense 1 is "the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place".
Sense 3 is "the property of being the extent of something from beginning to end".
Let's consider "down the length of chromosome 17". This is a physical, spatial extent.
Sense 1: "the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place"
Sense 3: "the property of being the extent of something from beginning to end" (often abstract, like length of an article).
Sense 1 is the best fit for a physical object like a chromosome.
Let's double check WordNet senses for "length".
WordNet length:
1. the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place ("the length of the table was 5 feet")
2. continuance in time ("the ceremony was of short duration")
3. the property of being the extent of something from beginning to end ("the editor limited the length of my article to 500 words")
4. size of the gap between two places ("the distance from New York to Chicago")
5. a section of something that is long and narrow ("a length of timber")

"down the length of chromosome 17" -> linear extent in space.
So sense 1.
Let's review the sentence: "crawled down the length of chromosome 17". This is a spatial, physical extent.
Therefore, 1.
I will return 1.


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

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

Senses:
1. definition=try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of | examples=The police are searching for clues
2. definition=be excited or anxious about

reasoning_content:
The user wants to identify the correct sense of the word "look_for" in the given sentence.
Sentence: "For months the Johns Hopkins researchers, using gene probes, experimentally crawled down the length of chromosome 17, <t>looking for</t> the smallest common bit of genetic material lost in all tumor cells."

Senses:
1. definition=try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of | examples=The police are searching for clues
2. definition=be excited or anxious about

In the sentence, the researchers are trying to locate or discover the smallest common bit of genetic material.
This matches sense 1.

I will return only the number of the correct sense, which is 1.


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

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

Senses:
1. definition=belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public | examples=for the common good
2. definition=having no special distinction or quality; widely known or commonly encountered; average or ordinary or usual | examples=the common man
3. definition=common to or shared by two or more parties | examples=a common friend
4. definition=commonly encountered | examples=a common (or familiar) complaint
5. definition=being or characteristic of or appropriate to everyday language | examples=common parlance
6. definition=of or associated with the great masses of people | examples=the common people in those days suffered greatly
7. definition=of low or inferior quality or value; - Shakespeare | examples=of what coarse metal ye are molded
8. definition=lacking refinement or cultivation or taste | examples=he had coarse manners but a first-rate mind
9. definition=to be expected; standard | examples=common decency

reasoning_content:
The sentence is: "For months the Johns Hopkins researchers, using gene probes, experimentally crawled down the length of chromosome 17, looking for the smallest <t>common</t> bit of genetic material lost in all tumor cells."
The word "common" here means shared by all tumor cells.
Let's check the senses:
1. belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
2. having no special distinction or quality; widely known or commonly encountered; average or ordinary or usual
3. common to or shared by two or more parties
4. commonly encountered
5. being or characteristic of or appropriate to everyday language
6. of or associated with the great masses of people
7. of low or inferior quality or value
8. lacking refinement or cultivation or taste
9. to be expected; standard

Sense 3: "common to or shared by two or more parties" fits "shared by all tumor cells".
Let's double check. "smallest common bit of genetic material lost in all tumor cells" -> shared by all tumor cells.
Yes, sense 3 is the best fit.
Number: 3.


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

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

Senses:
1. definition=a small piece or quantity of something | examples=a spot of tea
2. definition=a small fragment of something broken off from the whole | examples=a bit of rock caught him in the eye
3. definition=an indefinitely short time | examples=wait just a moment
4. definition=an instance of some kind | examples=it was a nice piece of work
5. definition=piece of metal held in horse's mouth by reins and used to control the horse while riding | examples=the horse was not accustomed to a bit
6. definition=a unit of measurement of information (from binary + digit); the amount of information in a system having two equiprobable states | examples=there are 8 bits in a byte
7. definition=a small amount of solid food; a mouthful | examples=all they had left was a bit of bread
8. definition=a small fragment | examples=overheard snatches of their conversation
9. definition=a short theatrical performance that is part of a longer program | examples=he did his act three times every evening
10. definition=the part of a key that enters a lock and lifts the tumblers
11. definition=the cutting part of a drill; usually pointed and threaded and is replaceable in a brace or bitstock or drill press | examples=he looked around for the right size bit

reasoning_content:
The sentence is: "For months the Johns Hopkins researchers, using gene probes, experimentally crawled down the length of chromosome 17, looking for the smallest common <t>bit</t> of genetic material lost in all tumor cells."
The word "bit" here refers to a small piece or quantity of something (genetic material).
Let's check the senses:
1. definition=a small piece or quantity of something | examples=a spot of tea
2. definition=a small fragment of something broken off from the whole | examples=a bit of rock caught him in the eye
3. definition=an indefinitely short time | examples=wait just a moment
4. definition=an instance of some kind | examples=it was a nice piece of work
5. definition=piece of metal held in horse's mouth by reins and used to control the horse while riding | examples=the horse was not accustomed to a bit
6. definition=a unit of measurement of information (from binary + digit); the amount of information in a system having two equiprobable states | examples=there are 8 bits in a byte
7. definition=a small amount of solid food; a mouthful | examples=all they had left was a bit of bread
8. definition=a small fragment | examples=overheard snatches of their conversation
9. definition=a short theatrical performance that is part of a longer program | examples=he did his act three times every evening
10. definition=the part of a key that enters a lock and lifts the tumblers
11. definition=the cutting part of a drill; usually pointed and threaded and is replaceable in a brace or bitstock or drill press | examples=he looked around for the right size bit

"smallest common bit of genetic material" -> a small piece or quantity of something.
Sense 1: "a small piece or quantity of something"
Sense 2: "a small fragment of something broken off from the whole"
Is it 1 or 2?
"bit of genetic material" -> a small piece or quantity of something.
Let's see: "a small piece or quantity of something" fits "bit of genetic material".
Wait, sense 1 is "a small piece or quantity of something".
Sense 2 is "a small fragment of something broken off from the whole".
In WordNet, "bit" has:
- a small piece or quantity of something ("a spot of tea")
- a small fragment of something broken off from the whole ("a bit of rock caught him in the eye")
- an indefinitely short time ("wait just a moment")
- an instance of some kind ("it was a nice piece of work")
- piece of metal held in horse's mouth...
- a unit of measurement of information...
- a small amount of solid food; a mouthful...
- a small fragment ("overheard snatches of their conversation")
- a short theatrical performance...
- the part of a key...
- the cutting part of a drill...

"smallest common bit of genetic material" -> a small piece or quantity of something.
Let's check WordNet for "bit".
Sense 1: a small piece or quantity of something. "a spot of tea"
Sense 2: a small fragment of something broken off from the whole. "a bit of rock caught him in the eye"
Sense 8: a small fragment. "overheard snatches of their conversation"

"bit of genetic material" -> a small piece or quantity of something.
I will choose 1.
Wait, let's consider if "bit" in "bit of genetic material" is sense 1.
Yes, "a small piece or quantity of something".
Let's double check.
"smallest common bit of genetic material" -> a small piece or quantity of something.
I'll output 1.


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

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

Senses:
1. definition=occurring among members of a family usually by heredity | examples=an inherited disease
2. definition=of or relating to or produced by or being a gene | examples=genic combinations
3. definition=pertaining to or referring to origin | examples=genetic history reconstructs the origins of a literary work
4. definition=of or relating to the science of genetics | examples=genetic research

reasoning_content:
The sentence is: "For months the Johns Hopkins researchers, using gene probes, experimentally crawled down the length of chromosome 17, looking for the smallest common bit of <t>genetic</t> material lost in all tumor cells."
The word is "genetic".
The phrase is "genetic material".
"Genetic material" refers to material produced by or being a gene (DNA, RNA).
Let's check the senses:
1. occurring among members of a family usually by heredity (e.g., inherited disease)
2. of or relating to or produced by or being a gene (e.g., genic combinations)
3. pertaining to or referring to origin (e.g., genetic history)
4. of or relating to the science of genetics (e.g., genetic research)

"genetic material" means material of or relating to or produced by or being a gene.
Therefore, sense 2 is the most appropriate.
Let's double check. "genetic material" = DNA, which is produced by or is a gene.
Sense 2: "of or relating to or produced by or being a gene"
Yes, "genetic material" fits sense 2 perfectly.
Sense 4 is "of or relating to the science of genetics", which would be "genetic research" or "genetic engineering".
Sense 1 is "occurring among members of a family usually by heredity", like "genetic disease".
Sense 3 is "pertaining to origin".

So the correct sense is 2.
I will return 2.


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

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

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

reasoning_content:
The user wants to identify the correct sense of the word "material" in the given sentence.
Sentence: "For months the Johns Hopkins researchers, using gene probes, experimentally crawled down the length of chromosome 17, looking for the smallest common bit of genetic <t>material</t> lost in all tumor cells."

Senses:
1. the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
2. information (data or ideas or observations) that can be used or reworked into a finished form
3. artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
4. things needed for doing or making something
5. a person judged suitable for admission or employment

In the sentence, "genetic material" refers to the tangible substance (DNA) that makes up the chromosome.
Sense 1: "the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object" fits perfectly. Genetic material is the physical substance (DNA) that makes up the chromosome.

Let's double check.
"genetic material" -> DNA, which is a tangible substance.
Sense 1 is the best fit.
Number: 1.
End of thought.


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

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

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

reasoning_content:
The sentence is: "For months the Johns Hopkins researchers, using gene probes, experimentally crawled down the length of chromosome 17, looking for the smallest common bit of genetic material <t>lost</t> in all tumor cells."
The word is "lost".
The context is "genetic material lost in all tumor cells".
This means the genetic material is missing or no longer present in the tumor cells.
Let's check the senses:
1. fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense. (e.g., She lost her purse)
2. fail to win
3. suffer the loss of a person through death or removal
4. place (something) where one cannot find it again
5. miss from one's possessions; lose sight of
6. allow to go out of sight
7. fail to make money in a business
8. fail to get or obtain
9. retreat
10. fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
11. be set at a disadvantage

Wait, "cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense" fits "genetic material lost in all tumor cells". The tumor cells cease to have this genetic material.
Let's re-read sense 1: "fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense".
Is there a better fit?
Sense 5: "miss from one's possessions; lose sight of" - no.
Sense 1 seems the most appropriate. The tumor cells have lost the genetic material, meaning they cease to have it.
Let's consider "cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense". The tumor cells cease to have the genetic material.
Yes, sense 1.
Let's double check.
"lost in all tumor cells" -> the tumor cells lost it. They ceased to have it.
Sense 1: fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense.
Matches perfectly.
Number is 1.
End of thought.


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

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

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

reasoning_content:
The sentence is: "For months the Johns Hopkins researchers, using gene probes, experimentally crawled down the length of chromosome 17, looking for the smallest common bit of genetic material lost in all tumor <t>cells</t>."
The word is "cells".
The context is "tumor cells", which refers to biological cells.
Sense 2: "(biology) the basic structural and functional unit of all organisms; they may exist as independent units of life (as in monads) or may form colonies or tissues as in higher plants and animals"
This matches perfectly.
I will return 2.


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

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

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

reasoning_content:
The user wants to identify the correct sense of the word "piece" in the given sentence.
Sentence: Such a <t>piece</t> of DNA would probably constitute a gene.

Let's look at the senses:
1. a separate part of a whole (an important piece of the evidence)
2. an item that is an instance of some type (he designed a new piece of equipment)
3. a portion of a natural object (they analyzed the river into three parts)
4. a musical work that has been created
5. an instance of some kind (it was a nice piece of work)
6. an artistic or literary composition
7. a portable gun
8. a serving that has been cut from a larger portion
9. a distance
10. a work of art of some artistic value
11. a period of indeterminate length
12. a share of something
13. game equipment

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

Is "piece of DNA" sense 3?
Let's search for "piece of DNA" in WordNet or similar datasets.
In WordNet, "piece" has the following senses:
1. a separate part of a whole
2. an item that is an instance of some type
3. a portion of a natural object
4. a musical work that has been created
5. an instance of some kind
6. an artistic or literary composition
7. a portable gun
8. a serving that has been cut from a larger portion
9. a distance
10. a work of art of some artistic value
11. a period of indeterminate length
12. a share of something
13. game equipment

Wait, "piece of DNA" -> DNA is a natural object. So sense 3: "a portion of a natural object".
Let's consider "piece of evidence" -> sense 1.
"piece of equipment" -> sense 2.
"piece of the river" -> sense 3.
"piece of DNA" -> DNA is a natural object. So sense 3.

Let's double check if there's any other sense.
Could it be sense 1? "a separate part of a whole". DNA is a whole, a piece of DNA is a part of it. But "natural object" is more specific to DNA.
Let's look at similar examples in WordNet: "a piece of rock", "a piece of wood", "a piece of land". These are natural objects. DNA is a natural object.
Therefore, sense 3 is the most appropriate.

Let's review the definition of sense 3: "a portion of a natural object".
Is DNA a natural object? Yes.
So 3 is the correct answer.
Let's consider if "piece of DNA" could be sense 1. "a separate part of a whole".
In WordNet, "piece" (noun) sense 3: "a portion of a natural object" -> "they analyzed the river into three parts", "he needed a piece of granite".
"piece of DNA" fits "a portion of a natural object".

Let's confirm.
Sentence: Such a piece of DNA would probably constitute a gene.
Sense 3: a portion of a natural object.
I will output 3.


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

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

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

reasoning_content:
The user wants to identify the correct sense of the word "probably" in the given sentence.
Sentence: Such a piece of DNA would <t>probably</t> constitute a gene.
Senses:
1. definition=with considerable certainty; without much doubt | examples=He is probably out of the country
2. definition=easy to believe on the basis of available evidence | examples=he talked plausibly before the committee

Wait, "probably" means "with considerable certainty; without much doubt".
Sense 1: with considerable certainty; without much doubt.
Sense 2: easy to believe on the basis of available evidence (this looks like the definition of "plausibly", not "probably", but it's listed as a sense here, maybe a distractor or a specific WordNet sense).

Let's check WordNet for "probably".
WordNet "probably":
1. probably, likely, in all likelihood, in all probability, belike - with considerable certainty; without much doubt; "He is probably out of the country"; "in all likelihood they are already gone"

Wait, the second sense "easy to believe on the basis of available evidence" is the definition of "plausibly".
So sense 1 is the correct sense for "probably".

Let's double check.
Sentence: Such a piece of DNA would probably constitute a gene.
This means it is highly likely, with considerable certainty.
Therefore, sense 1 is the correct answer.
Number to return: 1.
End of thought.