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

[User]
Target lemma: club
Target surface form: club
Context:
More often than not, ringers think of the church as something stuck on the bottom of the belfry. When their changes are completed, and after they have worked up a sweat, ringers often skip off to the local pub, leaving worship for others below. This does not sit well with some clerics. With membership of the Church of England steadily dwindling, strong-willed vicars are pressing equally strong-willed and often non-religious ringers to attend services. Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon, got so fed up with ringers who didn't attend service he sacked the entire band; the ringers promptly set up a picket line in protest. "They were a self-perpetuating <t>club</t> that treated the tower as sort of a separate premises, "the Vicar Hummerstone says. An entirely new band rings today at Great Torrington, several of whom are members of the congregation.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=club%1:14:01:: | definition=a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together | synonyms=baseball club, ball club, nine | examples=each club played six home games with teams in its own division
2. sense_key=club%1:14:00:: | definition=a formal association of people with similar interests | synonyms=social club, society, guild, gild, lodge, order | examples=he joined a golf club; they formed a small lunch society
3. sense_key=club%1:06:00:: | definition=stout stick that is larger at one end | examples=he carried a club in self defense; he felt as if he had been hit with a club
4. sense_key=club%1:06:02:: | definition=a building that is occupied by a social club | synonyms=clubhouse | examples=the clubhouse needed a new roof
5. sense_key=club%1:06:01:: | definition=golf equipment used by a golfer to hit a golf ball | synonyms=golf club
6. sense_key=club%1:06:03:: | definition=a playing card in the minor suit that has one or more black trefoils on it | examples=he led a small club; clubs were trumps
7. sense_key=club%1:06:04:: | definition=a spot that is open late at night and that provides entertainment (as singers or dancers) as well as dancing and food and drink | synonyms=cabaret, nightclub, nightspot | examples=don't expect a good meal at a cabaret; the gossip columnist got his information by visiting nightclubs every night

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

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

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `club`
    *   Target surface form: `club`
    *   Context: "They were a self-perpetuating <t>club</t> that treated the tower as sort of a separate premises," the Vicar Hummerstone says.
    *   Surrounding context: The text discusses bell ringers (a "band") who treat the belfry as their own space, separate from the church services. The vicar describes them as a "self-perpetuating club."

    *   Sense 1: Professional baseball team. (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 2: Formal association of people with similar interests (social club, society, guild). (Fits well: the ringers are a group of people with a shared interest/activity).
    *   Sense 3: Stout stick. (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 4: Building occupied by a social club (clubhouse). (Incorrect - the text says they treated the *tower* as separate premises, and they *were* a club).
    *   Sense 5: Golf equipment. (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 6: Playing card suit. (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 7: Nightclub/nightspot. (Incorrect)

    *   The ringers are described as a "self-perpetuating club." This refers to the group of people, not a building or a piece of equipment.
    *   Sense 2 ("a formal association of people with similar interests") is the best fit.

    *   Sense index for Sense 2 is 2.


attempt_kind: initial

status: success

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

[User]
Target lemma: treat
Target surface form: treated
Context:
More often than not, ringers think of the church as something stuck on the bottom of the belfry. When their changes are completed, and after they have worked up a sweat, ringers often skip off to the local pub, leaving worship for others below. This does not sit well with some clerics. With membership of the Church of England steadily dwindling, strong-willed vicars are pressing equally strong-willed and often non-religious ringers to attend services. Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon, got so fed up with ringers who didn't attend service he sacked the entire band; the ringers promptly set up a picket line in protest. "They were a self-perpetuating club that <t>treated</t> the tower as sort of a separate premises, "the Vicar Hummerstone says. An entirely new band rings today at Great Torrington, several of whom are members of the congregation.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=treat%2:41:00:: | definition=interact in a certain way | synonyms=handle, do by | examples=Do right by her; Treat him with caution, please
2. sense_key=treat%2:30:01:: | definition=subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition | synonyms=process | examples=process cheese; process hair
3. sense_key=treat%2:29:00:: | definition=provide treatment for | synonyms=care for | examples=The doctor treated my broken leg; The nurses cared for the bomb victims
4. sense_key=treat%2:32:00:: | definition=act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression | synonyms=cover, handle, plow, deal, address | examples=This book deals with incest; The course covered all of Western Civilization
5. sense_key=treat%2:40:00:: | definition=provide with a gift or entertainment | examples=Grandmother always treated us to the circus; I like to treat myself to a day at a spa when I am depressed
6. sense_key=treat%2:34:00:: | definition=provide with choice or abundant food or drink | synonyms=regale | examples=Don't worry about the expensive wine--I'm treating; She treated her houseguests with good food every night
7. sense_key=treat%2:32:03:: | definition=engage in negotiations in order to reach an agreement | examples=they had to treat with the King
8. sense_key=treat%2:31:00:: | definition=regard or consider in a specific way | examples=I treated his advances as a joke

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

raw_output:
```json
{"sense_index": 8}
```

finish_reason: stop

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 8}
```

role: assistant

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `treat`
    *   Target surface form: `treated`
    *   Context: "...They were a self-perpetuating club that <t>treated</t> the tower as sort of a separate premises..."
    *   Meaning: The ringers regarded or considered the tower as a separate premises.

    *   Sense 1: interact in a certain way (handle, do by) - *Example: Treat him with caution.* (Interpersonal interaction)
    *   Sense 2: subject to a process or treatment (process) - *Example: process cheese.* (Chemical/physical process)
    *   Sense 3: provide treatment for (care for) - *Example: The doctor treated my broken leg.* (Medical)
    *   Sense 4: act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression (cover, handle) - *Example: This book deals with incest.* (Topic/subject matter)
    *   Sense 5: provide with a gift or entertainment - *Example: treat us to the circus.* (Gift/reward)
    *   Sense 6: provide with choice or abundant food or drink (regale) - *Example: treating her houseguests with good food.* (Food/drink)
    *   Sense 7: engage in negotiations - *Example: treat with the King.* (Diplomacy)
    *   Sense 8: regard or consider in a specific way - *Example: I treated his advances as a joke.* (Perception/consideration)

    *   The sentence is: "...treated the tower as sort of a separate premises..."
    *   This matches the pattern "treat [something] as [something else]".
    *   This is a clear case of regarding or considering the tower in a specific way.
    *   Sense 8: "regard or consider in a specific way" fits perfectly.

    *   Sense 1 is about how you behave toward a person.
    *   Sense 8 is about how you perceive or categorize something.
    *   The context "treated the tower as sort of a separate premises" is about perception/categorization.

currency: USD

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

[User]
Target lemma: tower
Target surface form: tower
Context:
More often than not, ringers think of the church as something stuck on the bottom of the belfry. When their changes are completed, and after they have worked up a sweat, ringers often skip off to the local pub, leaving worship for others below. This does not sit well with some clerics. With membership of the Church of England steadily dwindling, strong-willed vicars are pressing equally strong-willed and often non-religious ringers to attend services. Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon, got so fed up with ringers who didn't attend service he sacked the entire band; the ringers promptly set up a picket line in protest. "They were a self-perpetuating club that treated the <t>tower</t> as sort of a separate premises, "the Vicar Hummerstone says. An entirely new band rings today at Great Torrington, several of whom are members of the congregation.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=tower%1:06:00:: | definition=a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
2. sense_key=tower%1:25:00:: | definition=anything that approximates the shape of a column or tower | synonyms=column, pillar | examples=the test tube held a column of white powder; a tower of dust rose above the horizon
3. sense_key=tower%1:06:01:: | definition=a powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships | synonyms=tugboat, tug, towboat

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

raw_output:
```json
{"sense_index": 1}
```

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 1}
```

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `tower`
    *   Target surface form: `tower`
    *   Context: The text discusses church bell ringers, a belfry, and a vicar. The specific sentence is: "They were a self-perpetuating club that treated the <t>tower</t> as sort of a separate premises..."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `tower%1:06:00::`: a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building.
        2.  `tower%1:25:00::`: anything that approximates the shape of a column or tower (e.g., column of powder, tower of dust).
        3.  `tower%1:06:01::`: a powerful small boat (tugboat).

    *   The context mentions "church", "belfry", "ringers" (bell ringers), and "premises".
    *   In a church context, the "tower" is the architectural structure that houses the bells (the belfry).
    *   Sense 1 describes a structure taller than its diameter, which fits a church tower.
    *   Sense 2 describes a shape (like a column of dust), which doesn't fit "separate premises".
    *   Sense 3 describes a boat, which is completely irrelevant.

    *   Sense 1 is the correct fit.


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

[User]
Target lemma: sort
Target surface form: sort
Context:
More often than not, ringers think of the church as something stuck on the bottom of the belfry. When their changes are completed, and after they have worked up a sweat, ringers often skip off to the local pub, leaving worship for others below. This does not sit well with some clerics. With membership of the Church of England steadily dwindling, strong-willed vicars are pressing equally strong-willed and often non-religious ringers to attend services. Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon, got so fed up with ringers who didn't attend service he sacked the entire band; the ringers promptly set up a picket line in protest. "They were a self-perpetuating club that treated the tower as <t>sort</t> of a separate premises, "the Vicar Hummerstone says. An entirely new band rings today at Great Torrington, several of whom are members of the congregation.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=sort%1:09:00:: | definition=a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality | synonyms=kind, form, variety | examples=sculpture is a form of art; what kinds of desserts are there?
2. sense_key=sort%1:07:00:: | definition=an approximate definition or example | examples=she wore a sort of magenta dress; she served a creamy sort of dessert thing
3. sense_key=sort%1:18:00:: | definition=a person of a particular character or nature | examples=what sort of person is he?; he's a good sort
4. sense_key=sort%1:22:00:: | definition=an operation that segregates items into groups according to a specified criterion | synonyms=sorting | examples=the bottleneck in mail delivery is the process of sorting

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

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

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

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `sort`
    *   Target surface form: `sort`
    *   Context: "...treated the tower as <t>sort</t> of a separate premises..."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `sort%1:09:00::`: a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality (kind, form, variety).
        2.  `sort%1:07:00::`: an approximate definition or example (e.g., "a sort of magenta dress").
        3.  `sort%1:18:00::`: a person of a particular character or nature.
        4.  `sort%1:22:00::`: an operation that segregates items into groups.

    *   The phrase is "sort of a separate premises".
    *   In this context, "sort of" is used as a hedge or a qualifier meaning "to some extent" or "approximately" or "in a way".
    *   Looking at the candidate senses:
        *   Sense 1 (category) doesn't fit the usage "sort of a [adjective] [noun]" in this specific idiomatic way.
        *   Sense 2 (approximate definition or example) fits perfectly. Example: "she wore a sort of magenta dress". Here, "sort of a separate premises" means it was treated *approximately* as separate premises or *in a way that resembled* separate premises.
        *   Sense 3 (person) is irrelevant.
        *   Sense 4 (operation) is irrelevant.

    *   Sense 2: "an approximate definition or example".
    *   Context: "treated the tower as sort of a separate premises".
    *   This matches the usage of "sort of" as a qualifier for approximation or partiality.


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

[User]
Target lemma: separate
Target surface form: separate
Context:
More often than not, ringers think of the church as something stuck on the bottom of the belfry. When their changes are completed, and after they have worked up a sweat, ringers often skip off to the local pub, leaving worship for others below. This does not sit well with some clerics. With membership of the Church of England steadily dwindling, strong-willed vicars are pressing equally strong-willed and often non-religious ringers to attend services. Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon, got so fed up with ringers who didn't attend service he sacked the entire band; the ringers promptly set up a picket line in protest. "They were a self-perpetuating club that treated the tower as sort of a <t>separate</t> premises, "the Vicar Hummerstone says. An entirely new band rings today at Great Torrington, several of whom are members of the congregation.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=separate%3:00:00:: | definition=independent; not united or joint | examples=a problem consisting of two separate issues; they went their separate ways
2. sense_key=separate%5:00:00:detached:00 | definition=standing apart; not attached to or supported by anything | synonyms=freestanding | examples=a freestanding bell tower; a house with a separate garage
3. sense_key=separate%5:00:02:segregated:00 | definition=separated according to race, sex, class, or religion | examples=separate but equal; girls and boys in separate classes
4. sense_key=separate%5:00:02:unconnected:00 | definition=have the connection undone; having become separate | synonyms=disjoined

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

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 1}
```

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `separate`
    *   Target surface form: `separate`
    *   Context: "They were a self-perpetuating club that treated the tower as sort of a <t>separate</t> premises..."
    *   Meaning: The ringers viewed the bell tower as a place distinct or independent from the rest of the church/congregation's activities.

    *   Sense 1: `independent; not united or joint` (e.g., "two separate issues", "separate ways"). This refers to things that are distinct or not combined.
    *   Sense 2: `standing apart; not attached to or supported by anything` (e.g., "freestanding bell tower", "separate garage"). This refers to physical detachment.
    *   Sense 3: `separated according to race, sex, class, or religion` (e.g., "separate but equal"). This refers to segregation.
    *   Sense 4: `have the connection undone; having become separate` (e.g., "disjoined"). This refers to the act of becoming disconnected.

    *   The context says the ringers treated the tower as "sort of a separate premises".
    *   Does it mean physically detached (Sense 2)? While a tower might be physically attached or detached, the context is about the *perception* of the space ("treated the tower as..."). They viewed it as a distinct entity, independent of the church's religious purpose.
    *   Does it mean independent/not united (Sense 1)? Yes. They treated the tower as an independent space, not part of the unified church community/activity.
    *   Does it mean segregated (Sense 3)? No.
    *   Does it mean disconnected (Sense 4)? No.

    *   Sense 1: "independent; not united or joint". This fits the idea of treating the tower as a distinct, independent entity from the church.
    *   Sense 2: "standing apart; not attached to or supported by anything". While a tower *could* be a separate building, the phrase "treated the tower as sort of a separate premises" suggests a conceptual separation (independence) rather than just a physical one. If the tower were physically separate, the vicar wouldn't need to say they "treated" it as such; it would just *be* separate. The "treated as" implies a mental or social distinction.

    *   The ringers viewed the tower as their own independent domain, separate from the religious functions of the church. This aligns best with Sense 1 (independent; not united or joint).

    *   Sense 1: independent; not united or joint.
    *   Sense 2: standing apart; not attached.
    *   The context "treated the tower as sort of a separate premises" implies they viewed it as a distinct, independent entity.

    *   Wait, let me re-read Sense 2: "standing apart; not attached to or supported by anything". Example: "a house with a separate garage".
    *   Let me re-read Sense 1: "independent; not united or joint". Example: "a problem consisting of two separate issues".
    *   In the phrase "separate premises", "premises" usually refers to a building or land. A "separate premises" often means a different building.
    *   However, the key is "treated the tower as sort of a separate premises". This suggests that even if the tower is physically part of the church building, they *acted* as if it were a different, independent location.
    *   This points more towards "independent" (Sense 1) than "physically detached" (Sense 2), because the "treated as" indicates a conceptual separation.

    *   Sense 1: independent; not united or joint.
    *   Sense 2: standing apart; not attached.
    *   If I say "I treat my office as a separate world," I mean it's independent/distinct.
    *   If I say "The garage is a separate building," I mean it's physically detached.
    *   "Treated the tower as sort of a separate premises" -> They viewed it as a distinct entity.

    *   Sense 1: independent; not united or joint.
    *   Sense 2: standing apart; not attached.
    *   Looking at the examples for Sense 1: "two separate issues", "separate ways".
    *   Looking at the examples for Sense 2: "freestanding bell tower", "separate garage".
    *   Wait, "freestanding bell tower" is an example for Sense 2. The target word is describing a "tower".
    *   But the context is "treated the tower as sort of a separate premises".
    *   If the tower *is* the bell tower, and they treat it as "separate premises", they are treating it as a distinct, independent place.
    *   If the tower were physically separate, it would just be "separate premises". The "treated as sort of" strongly implies a conceptual distinction.

    *   Sense 1: independent; not united or joint.
    *   Sense 2: standing apart; not attached.
    *   "Separate premises" in a legal or business sense often means a different location (independent).
    *   Let's compare:
        *   "They treated the tower as a separate entity" (Sense 1).
        *   "They treated the tower as a detached building" (Sense 2).
    *   The context is about the ringers' attitude toward the church's authority and the tower's role. They saw it as their own independent club space.

    *   Sense 1: independent; not united or joint.
    *   Sense 2: standing apart; not attached.
    *   The phrase "separate premises" usually means a different building. If they "treated" it as such, they were treating it as a distinct, independent location.
    *   Sense 1 fits "independent" better. Sense 2 fits "physically detached" better.
    *   Given "treated as sort of", the conceptual "independent" (Sense 1) is more likely than the physical "detached" (Sense 2).

    *   Sense 1: independent; not united or joint.
    *   Sense 2: standing apart; not attached.
    *   If the tower is physically attached to the church (which most are), but they treat it as "separate premises", they are treating it as an independent entity.

    *   Sense 1: independent; not united or joint.
    *   Sense 2: standing apart; not attached.
    *   Sense 3: segregated.
    *   Sense 4: unconnected.
    *   Sense 1 is the most versatile and fits the conceptual "independent" meaning.


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

[User]
Target lemma: say
Target surface form: says
Context:
More often than not, ringers think of the church as something stuck on the bottom of the belfry. When their changes are completed, and after they have worked up a sweat, ringers often skip off to the local pub, leaving worship for others below. This does not sit well with some clerics. With membership of the Church of England steadily dwindling, strong-willed vicars are pressing equally strong-willed and often non-religious ringers to attend services. Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon, got so fed up with ringers who didn't attend service he sacked the entire band; the ringers promptly set up a picket line in protest. "They were a self-perpetuating club that treated the tower as sort of a separate premises, "the Vicar Hummerstone <t>says</t>. An entirely new band rings today at Great Torrington, several of whom are members of the congregation.

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

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

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 1}
```

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `say`
    *   Target surface form: `says`
    *   Context: "...'They were a self-perpetuating club that treated the tower as sort of a separate premises,' the Vicar Hummerstone <t>says</t>."
    *   The sentence is a direct quote attributed to Vicar Hummerstone.

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

    *   The context is a direct quote: "They were a self-perpetuating club... the Vicar Hummerstone says."
    *   This is a standard use of "say" to report speech or express something in words.
    *   Sense 1 ("express in words") is the most general and fitting sense for reporting a statement.
    *   Sense 2 ("report or maintain") often implies a claim that might be disputed (allege).
    *   Sense 8 ("utter aloud") is more about the physical act of speaking a specific word or phrase.
    *   Sense 9 ("state as one's opinion or judgement") is more about making a proposal or a declaration of will.

    *   The sentence is a typical attribution of a quote in a journalistic or narrative style.
    *   "The Vicar Hummerstone says" = "The Vicar Hummerstone stated/expressed in words".
    *   Sense 1 is the best fit.


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

[User]
Target lemma: new
Target surface form: new
Context:
When their changes are completed, and after they have worked up a sweat, ringers often skip off to the local pub, leaving worship for others below. This does not sit well with some clerics. With membership of the Church of England steadily dwindling, strong-willed vicars are pressing equally strong-willed and often non-religious ringers to attend services. Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon, got so fed up with ringers who didn't attend service he sacked the entire band; the ringers promptly set up a picket line in protest. "They were a self-perpetuating club that treated the tower as sort of a separate premises, "the Vicar Hummerstone says. An entirely <t>new</t> band rings today at Great Torrington, several of whom are members of the congregation. But there still are not enough ringers to ring more than six of the eight bells.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=new%3:00:00:: | definition=not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered | examples=a new law; new cars
2. sense_key=new%5:00:00:original:00 | definition=original and of a kind not seen before | synonyms=fresh, novel | examples=the computer produced a completely novel proof of a well-known theorem
3. sense_key=new%5:00:00:inexperienced:00 | definition=lacking training or experience | synonyms=raw | examples=the new men were eager to fight; raw recruits
4. sense_key=new%5:00:00:unprecedented:00 | definition=having no previous example or precedent or parallel | synonyms=unexampled | examples=a time of unexampled prosperity
5. sense_key=new%5:00:00:other:00 | definition=other than the former one(s); different | examples=they now have a new leaders; my new car is four years old but has only 15,000 miles on it
6. sense_key=new%3:00:09:: | definition=unaffected by use or exposure | examples=it looks like new
7. sense_key=new%5:00:02:original:00 | definition=(of a new kind or fashion) gratuitously new | synonyms=newfangled | examples=newfangled ideas; she buys all these new-fangled machines and never uses them
8. sense_key=new%5:00:02:late:01 | definition=in use after medieval times | examples=New Eqyptian was the language of the 18th to 21st dynasties
9. sense_key=new%5:00:01:late:01 | definition=used of a living language; being the current stage in its development | synonyms=Modern | examples=Modern English; New Hebrew is Israeli Hebrew
10. sense_key=new%5:00:00:early:02 | definition=(of crops) harvested at an early stage of development; before complete maturity | synonyms=young | examples=new potatoes; young corn
11. sense_key=new%5:00:00:unaccustomed:00 | definition=unfamiliar | examples=new experiences; experiences new to him

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

raw_output:
```json
{"sense_index": 5}
```

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 5}
```

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `new`
    *   Target surface form: `new`
    *   Context: "An entirely <t>new</t> band rings today at Great Torrington, several of whom are members of the congregation."
    *   Surrounding context: The vicar sacked the entire previous band of ringers. Now, a different group of people (a "new band") is ringing.

    *   Sense 1: `not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered` (e.g., a new law, new cars).
    *   Sense 2: `original and of a kind not seen before` (e.g., novel proof).
    *   Sense 3: `lacking training or experience` (e.g., raw recruits).
    *   Sense 4: `having no previous example or precedent or parallel` (e.g., unexampled prosperity).
    *   Sense 5: `other than the former one(s); different` (e.g., they now have a new leader; my new car is four years old...).
    *   Sense 6: `unaffected by use or exposure` (e.g., looks like new).
    *   Sense 7: `(of a new kind or fashion) gratuitously new` (e.g., newfangled ideas).
    *   Sense 8: `in use after medieval times` (e.g., New Egyptian).
    *   Sense 9: `used of a living language; being the current stage in its development` (e.g., Modern English).
    *   Sense 10: `(of crops) harvested at an early stage of development` (e.g., new potatoes).
    *   Sense 11: `unfamiliar` (e.g., new experiences).

    *   The context describes a situation where one band was sacked and replaced by another.
    *   "An entirely new band rings today" means a *different* band from the one that was sacked.
    *   Sense 1 (recently come into being) is possible, but Sense 5 (other than the former one; different) specifically addresses the replacement of one entity with another.
    *   Let's compare Sense 1 and Sense 5:
        *   Sense 1: "having just (or relatively recently) come into being"
        *   Sense 5: "other than the former one(s); different"
    *   In the sentence "An entirely new band rings today," the emphasis is on the fact that this band is *different* from the one the vicar sacked. The phrase "entirely new" often emphasizes the complete replacement of the previous group.
    *   Example for Sense 5: "they now have a new leader" (replacing the old leader). This matches the "new band" (replacing the old band) scenario perfectly.

    *   Sense 1 is more about the age or the act of creation.
    *   Sense 5 is specifically about replacement/difference from a predecessor.
    *   The context "sacked the entire band... An entirely new band rings today" strongly points to replacement.


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

[User]
Target lemma: today
Target surface form: today
Context:
When their changes are completed, and after they have worked up a sweat, ringers often skip off to the local pub, leaving worship for others below. This does not sit well with some clerics. With membership of the Church of England steadily dwindling, strong-willed vicars are pressing equally strong-willed and often non-religious ringers to attend services. Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon, got so fed up with ringers who didn't attend service he sacked the entire band; the ringers promptly set up a picket line in protest. "They were a self-perpetuating club that treated the tower as sort of a separate premises, "the Vicar Hummerstone says. An entirely new band rings <t>today</t> at Great Torrington, several of whom are members of the congregation. But there still are not enough ringers to ring more than six of the eight bells.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=today%1:28:00:: | definition=the present time or age | examples=the world of today; today we have computers
2. sense_key=today%1:28:01:: | definition=the day that includes the present moment (as opposed to yesterday or tomorrow) | examples=Today is beautiful; did you see today's newspaper?

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

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 1}
```

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: "today"
    *   Target surface form: "today"
    *   Context: "An entirely new band rings <t>today</t> at Great Torrington, several of whom are members of the congregation."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `today%1:28:00::` (the present time or age)
        2.  `today%1:28:01::` (the day that includes the present moment)

    *   The sentence describes a situation where a vicar sacked a band two years ago and a new band now rings at the church.
    *   "An entirely new band rings today at Great Torrington..."
    *   Does "today" mean "this specific 24-hour period" or "in the present time/era/current state of affairs"?
    *   Comparing "two years ago" (past) with "today" (present state).
    *   It's unlikely to mean that they ring *only* on this specific calendar day. It means that *now*, in the current situation, a new band is the one ringing.

    *   Sense 1: "the present time or age" (e.g., "the world of today"). This fits the contrast with "two years ago".
    *   Sense 2: "the day that includes the present moment" (e.g., "Today is beautiful"). This is too literal for the context of a general state of affairs following a change two years ago.

    *   The context is about a change that happened in the past and the resulting current state. "Today" here functions as "nowadays" or "currently".
    *   Sense 1 is the best fit.


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

[User]
Target lemma: member
Target surface form: members
Context:
When their changes are completed, and after they have worked up a sweat, ringers often skip off to the local pub, leaving worship for others below. This does not sit well with some clerics. With membership of the Church of England steadily dwindling, strong-willed vicars are pressing equally strong-willed and often non-religious ringers to attend services. Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon, got so fed up with ringers who didn't attend service he sacked the entire band; the ringers promptly set up a picket line in protest. "They were a self-perpetuating club that treated the tower as sort of a separate premises, "the Vicar Hummerstone says. An entirely new band rings today at Great Torrington, several of whom are <t>members</t> of the congregation. But there still are not enough ringers to ring more than six of the eight bells.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=member%1:18:00:: | definition=one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization) | synonyms=fellow member | examples=only members will be admitted; a member of the faculty
2. sense_key=member%1:24:00:: | definition=anything that belongs to a set or class | examples=snakes are members of the class Reptilia; members of the opposite sex
3. sense_key=member%1:08:00:: | definition=an external body part that projects from the body | synonyms=extremity, appendage | examples=it is important to keep the extremities warm
4. sense_key=member%1:14:00:: | definition=an organization that is a member of another organization (especially a state that belongs to a group of nations) | examples=the library was a member of the interlibrary loan association; Canada is a member of the United Nations
5. sense_key=member%1:08:01:: | definition=the male organ of copulation (`member' is a euphemism) | synonyms=penis, phallus

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

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 1}
```

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `member`
    *   Target surface form: `members`
    *   Context: "...An entirely new band rings today at Great Torrington, several of whom are <t>members</t> of the congregation."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `member%1:18:00::`: one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization).
        2.  `member%1:24:00::`: anything that belongs to a set or class.
        3.  `member%1:08:00::`: an external body part that projects from the body.
        4.  `member%1:14:00::`: an organization that is a member of another organization.
        5.  `member%1:08:01::`: the male organ of copulation.

    *   The sentence is: "An entirely new band rings today at Great Torrington, several of whom are members of the congregation."
    *   "Congregation" refers to a group of people who gather for religious worship.
    *   "Members of the congregation" refers to the individuals who belong to that group of people.

    *   Sense 1: "one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)". This fits perfectly. A congregation is a social/religious group.
    *   Sense 2: "anything that belongs to a set or class". This is more general/mathematical/categorical. While a person is a member of a set, Sense 1 is more specific to social groups.
    *   Sense 3: "an external body part". Incorrect.
    *   Sense 4: "an organization that is a member of another organization". Incorrect.
    *   Sense 5: "the male organ of copulation". Incorrect.

    *   Sense 1 is the most precise fit for "members of the congregation".


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

[User]
Target lemma: congregation
Target surface form: congregation
Context:
When their changes are completed, and after they have worked up a sweat, ringers often skip off to the local pub, leaving worship for others below. This does not sit well with some clerics. With membership of the Church of England steadily dwindling, strong-willed vicars are pressing equally strong-willed and often non-religious ringers to attend services. Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon, got so fed up with ringers who didn't attend service he sacked the entire band; the ringers promptly set up a picket line in protest. "They were a self-perpetuating club that treated the tower as sort of a separate premises, "the Vicar Hummerstone says. An entirely new band rings today at Great Torrington, several of whom are members of the <t>congregation</t>. But there still are not enough ringers to ring more than six of the eight bells.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=congregation%1:14:00:: | definition=a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church | synonyms=fold, faithful
2. sense_key=congregation%1:14:01:: | definition=an assemblage of people or animals or things collected together | examples=a congregation of children pleaded for his autograph; a great congregation of birds flew over
3. sense_key=congregation%1:04:00:: | definition=the act of congregating | synonyms=congregating

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

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 1}
```

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `congregation`
    *   Target surface form: `congregation`
    *   Context: The text discusses church ringers, vicars, the Church of England, attending services, and a specific incident in Great Torrington. The sentence is: "An entirely new band rings today at Great Torrington, several of whom are members of the <t>congregation</t>."

    *   Sense 1: `congregation%1:14:00::` - a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church (synonyms: fold, faithful).
    *   Sense 2: `congregation%1:14:01::` - an assemblage of people or animals or things collected together (examples: children pleading for autograph, birds flying over).
    *   Sense 3: `congregation%1:04:00::` - the act of congregating (synonyms: congregating).

    *   The context is explicitly about a church (Church of England, vicars, services, ringers).
    *   The phrase "members of the congregation" refers to the people who attend the church services.
    *   Sense 1 specifically describes a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church.
    *   Sense 2 is a general gathering (not necessarily religious).
    *   Sense 3 is the action of gathering.

    *   Sense 1 is the most precise fit for "members of the congregation" in a church context.


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

[User]
Target lemma: still
Target surface form: still
Context:
This does not sit well with some clerics. With membership of the Church of England steadily dwindling, strong-willed vicars are pressing equally strong-willed and often non-religious ringers to attend services. Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon, got so fed up with ringers who didn't attend service he sacked the entire band; the ringers promptly set up a picket line in protest. "They were a self-perpetuating club that treated the tower as sort of a separate premises, "the Vicar Hummerstone says. An entirely new band rings today at Great Torrington, several of whom are members of the congregation. But there <t>still</t> are not enough ringers to ring more than six of the eight bells. At St. Mary's Church in Ilminster, Somerset, the bells have fallen silent following a dust-up over church attendance.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=still%4:02:01:: | definition=with reference to action or condition; without change, interruption, or cessation | examples=it's still warm outside; will you still love me when we're old and grey?
2. sense_key=still%4:02:04:: | definition=despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession) | synonyms=however, nevertheless, withal, yet, all the same, even so | examples=although I'm a little afraid, however I'd like to try it; while we disliked each other, nevertheless we agreed
3. sense_key=still%4:02:00:: | definition=to a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons | synonyms=even, yet | examples=looked sick and felt even worse; an even (or still) more interesting problem
4. sense_key=still%4:02:02:: | definition=without moving or making a sound | synonyms=stock-still | examples=he sat still as a statue; time stood still

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

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 1}
```

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: "still"
    *   Target surface form: "still"
    *   Context: "An entirely new band rings today at Great Torrington, several of whom are members of the congregation. But there <t>still</t> are not enough ringers to ring more than six of the eight bells."

    *   Sense 1: "with reference to action or condition; without change, interruption, or cessation" (e.g., "it's still warm outside"). This refers to a continuing state.
    *   Sense 2: "despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession)" (synonyms: however, nevertheless). This is an adverbial conjunction.
    *   Sense 3: "to a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons" (synonyms: even, yet). (e.g., "still more interesting").
    *   Sense 4: "without moving or making a sound" (synonyms: stock-still).

    *   The sentence is: "But there <t>still</t> are not enough ringers to ring more than six of the eight bells."
    *   The context describes a situation where a new band was formed, but the problem of not having enough ringers persists.
    *   "Still" here means that the condition (not having enough ringers) continues to exist despite the effort to get a new band.
    *   This matches Sense 1: "with reference to action or condition; without change, interruption, or cessation".

    *   Sense 1: Continuing state. (Fits perfectly: the shortage of ringers continues).
    *   Sense 2: Contrast/Concession. While "But" starts the sentence, "still" inside the sentence "there still are not enough" emphasizes the continuation of the state, not just the contrast. If "still" were used as "nevertheless", it would usually be "Still, there are not enough..." or "But, still, there are not enough...". However, in "there still are not enough", it's functioning as an adverb of time/duration.
    *   Sense 3: Comparison. No comparison is being made (e.g., "still fewer").
    *   Sense 4: Motionless. Not applicable.

    *   "But there still are not enough ringers..."
    *   Does it mean "But there *nevertheless* are not enough ringers"? Or "But there *continue to be* not enough ringers"?
    *   In this context, it means the shortage persists. This is the definition of Sense 1.


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

[User]
Target lemma: ringer
Target surface form: ringers
Context:
This does not sit well with some clerics. With membership of the Church of England steadily dwindling, strong-willed vicars are pressing equally strong-willed and often non-religious ringers to attend services. Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon, got so fed up with ringers who didn't attend service he sacked the entire band; the ringers promptly set up a picket line in protest. "They were a self-perpetuating club that treated the tower as sort of a separate premises, "the Vicar Hummerstone says. An entirely new band rings today at Great Torrington, several of whom are members of the congregation. But there still are not enough <t>ringers</t> to ring more than six of the eight bells. At St. Mary's Church in Ilminster, Somerset, the bells have fallen silent following a dust-up over church attendance.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=ringer%1:18:02:: | definition=a person who rings church bells (as for summoning the congregation) | synonyms=toller, bell ringer
2. sense_key=ringer%1:18:01:: | definition=a person who is almost identical to another | synonyms=dead ringer, clone
3. sense_key=ringer%1:18:00:: | definition=a contestant entered in a competition under false pretenses
4. sense_key=ringer%1:04:00:: | definition=(horseshoes) the successful throw of a horseshoe or quoit so as to encircle a stake or peg

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

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 1}
```

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `ringer`
    *   Target surface form: `ringers`
    *   Context: The text discusses vicars, the Church of England, church bells, "the tower", "the entire band", and "ring more than six of the eight bells".
    *   Specific sentence: "But there still are not enough <t>ringers</t> to ring more than six of the eight bells."

    *   Sense 1: `ringer%1:18:02::` - a person who rings church bells (as for summoning the congregation). Synonyms: toller, bell ringer.
    *   Sense 2: `ringer%1:18:01::` - a person who is almost identical to another. Synonyms: dead ringer, clone.
    *   Sense 3: `ringer%1:18:00::` - a contestant entered in a competition under false pretenses.
    *   Sense 4: `ringer%1:04:00::` - (horseshoes) the successful throw of a horseshoe or quoit so as to encircle a stake or peg.

    *   The context explicitly mentions "church bells", "the tower", "the entire band", and "ring more than six of the eight bells".
    *   This aligns perfectly with Sense 1: "a person who rings church bells".


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

[User]
Target lemma: ring
Target surface form: ring
Context:
This does not sit well with some clerics. With membership of the Church of England steadily dwindling, strong-willed vicars are pressing equally strong-willed and often non-religious ringers to attend services. Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon, got so fed up with ringers who didn't attend service he sacked the entire band; the ringers promptly set up a picket line in protest. "They were a self-perpetuating club that treated the tower as sort of a separate premises, "the Vicar Hummerstone says. An entirely new band rings today at Great Torrington, several of whom are members of the congregation. But there still are not enough ringers to <t>ring</t> more than six of the eight bells. At St. Mary's Church in Ilminster, Somerset, the bells have fallen silent following a dust-up over church attendance.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=ring%2:39:00:: | definition=sound loudly and sonorously | synonyms=peal | examples=the bells rang
2. sense_key=ring%2:39:04:: | definition=ring or echo with sound | synonyms=resound, echo, reverberate | examples=the hall resounded with laughter
3. sense_key=ring%2:39:01:: | definition=make (bells) ring, often for the purposes of musical edification | synonyms=knell | examples=Ring the bells; My uncle rings every Sunday at the local church
4. sense_key=ring%2:32:00:: | definition=get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone | synonyms=call, telephone, call up, phone | examples=I tried to call you all night; Take two aspirin and call me in the morning
5. sense_key=ring%2:35:03:: | definition=extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle | synonyms=surround, environ, skirt, border | examples=The forest surrounds my property
6. sense_key=ring%2:35:00:: | definition=attach a ring to the foot of, in order to identify | synonyms=band | examples=ring birds; band the geese to observe their migratory patterns

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

raw_output:
```json
{"sense_index": 3}
```

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 3}
```

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `ring`
    *   Target surface form: `ring`
    *   Context: "...But there still are not enough ringers to <t>ring</t> more than six of the eight bells."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `ring%2:39:00::` - sound loudly and sonorously (intransitive, e.g., "the bells rang")
        2.  `ring%2:39:04::` - ring or echo with sound (intransitive, e.g., "the hall resounded")
        3.  `ring%2:39:01::` - make (bells) ring, often for the purposes of musical edification (transitive, e.g., "Ring the bells; My uncle rings every Sunday at the local church")
        4.  `ring%2:32:00::` - telephone
        5.  `ring%2:35:03::` - encircle
        6.  `ring%2:35:00::` - attach a ring to the foot of (band)

    *   The sentence is: "...there still are not enough ringers to <t>ring</t> more than six of the eight bells."
    *   The subject (implied) is "ringers".
    *   The object is "more than six of the eight bells".
    *   The action is the act of making the bells sound.

    *   Sense 1: "sound loudly and sonorously" (intransitive). The bells themselves ring.
    *   Sense 3: "make (bells) ring, often for the purposes of musical edification" (transitive). People ring the bells.
    *   In the context, "ringers" (people) are the ones doing the action to the "bells" (object). This is a transitive usage.

    *   Sense 3 specifically mentions "make (bells) ring" and gives the example "My uncle rings every Sunday at the local church". This matches the context perfectly.


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

[User]
Target lemma: bell
Target surface form: bells
Context:
This does not sit well with some clerics. With membership of the Church of England steadily dwindling, strong-willed vicars are pressing equally strong-willed and often non-religious ringers to attend services. Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon, got so fed up with ringers who didn't attend service he sacked the entire band; the ringers promptly set up a picket line in protest. "They were a self-perpetuating club that treated the tower as sort of a separate premises, "the Vicar Hummerstone says. An entirely new band rings today at Great Torrington, several of whom are members of the congregation. But there still are not enough ringers to ring more than six of the eight <t>bells</t>. At St. Mary's Church in Ilminster, Somerset, the bells have fallen silent following a dust-up over church attendance.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=bell%1:06:00:: | definition=a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
2. sense_key=bell%1:06:02:: | definition=a push button at an outer door that gives a ringing or buzzing signal when pushed | synonyms=doorbell, buzzer
3. sense_key=bell%1:11:00:: | definition=the sound of a bell being struck | synonyms=toll | examples=saved by the bell; she heard the distant toll of church bells
4. sense_key=bell%1:28:00:: | definition=(nautical) each of the eight half-hour units of nautical time signaled by strokes of a ship's bell; eight bells signals 4:00, 8:00, or 12:00 o'clock, either a.m. or p.m. | synonyms=ship's bell
5. sense_key=bell%1:25:00:: | definition=the shape of a bell | synonyms=bell shape, campana
6. sense_key=bell%1:18:02:: | definition=a phonetician and father of Alexander Graham Bell (1819-1905) | synonyms=Melville Bell, Alexander Melville Bell
7. sense_key=bell%1:18:01:: | definition=English painter; sister of Virginia Woolf; prominent member of the Bloomsbury Group (1879-1961) | synonyms=Vanessa Bell, Vanessa Stephen
8. sense_key=bell%1:18:00:: | definition=United States inventor (born in Scotland) of the telephone (1847-1922) | synonyms=Alexander Bell, Alexander Graham Bell
9. sense_key=bell%1:06:04:: | definition=a percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned bells that are struck with a hammer; used as an orchestral instrument | synonyms=chime, gong
10. sense_key=bell%1:06:03:: | definition=the flared opening of a tubular device

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

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 1}
```

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `bell`
    *   Target surface form: `bells`
    *   Context: The text discusses church ringers, vicars, and the act of ringing bells in a church tower (Great Torrington, St. Mary's Church). Specifically, "not enough ringers to ring more than six of the eight bells" and "the bells have fallen silent".
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `bell%1:06:00::`: a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck.
        2.  `bell%1:06:02::`: a push button at an outer door (doorbell).
        3.  `bell%1:11:00::`: the sound of a bell being struck.
        4.  `bell%1:28:00::`: nautical time units.
        5.  `bell%1:25:00::`: the shape of a bell.
        6.  `bell%1:18:02::`: Melville Bell (person).
        7.  `bell%1:18:01::`: Vanessa Bell (person).
        8.  `bell%1:18:00::`: Alexander Graham Bell (person).
        9.  `bell%1:06:04::`: a percussion instrument (orchestral chime/gong).
        10. `bell%1:06:03::`: the flared opening of a tubular device.

    *   The context refers to "eight bells" in a church tower that "ringers" ring.
    *   This clearly refers to the physical objects (the hollow metal devices) found in a church tower.
    *   Sense 1: "a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck" fits perfectly.
    *   Sense 3: "the sound of a bell being struck" - while the bells "fallen silent" could refer to the sound, "six of the eight bells" refers to the physical objects.
    *   Sense 9: "percussion instrument... used as an orchestral instrument" - church bells are instruments, but they are typically categorized as the objects themselves (Sense 1) rather than the specific orchestral set of tuned bells.

    *   The target word "bells" in "six of the eight bells" refers to the physical bells in the tower.
    *   Sense 1 is the most accurate description.


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

[User]
Target lemma: bell
Target surface form: bells
Context:
With membership of the Church of England steadily dwindling, strong-willed vicars are pressing equally strong-willed and often non-religious ringers to attend services. Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon, got so fed up with ringers who didn't attend service he sacked the entire band; the ringers promptly set up a picket line in protest. "They were a self-perpetuating club that treated the tower as sort of a separate premises, "the Vicar Hummerstone says. An entirely new band rings today at Great Torrington, several of whom are members of the congregation. But there still are not enough ringers to ring more than six of the eight bells. At St. Mary's Church in Ilminster, Somerset, the <t>bells</t> have fallen silent following a dust-up over church attendance. The vicar, W.D. Jones, refuses to talk about it, saying it would "reopen the wound. "

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=bell%1:06:00:: | definition=a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
2. sense_key=bell%1:06:02:: | definition=a push button at an outer door that gives a ringing or buzzing signal when pushed | synonyms=doorbell, buzzer
3. sense_key=bell%1:11:00:: | definition=the sound of a bell being struck | synonyms=toll | examples=saved by the bell; she heard the distant toll of church bells
4. sense_key=bell%1:28:00:: | definition=(nautical) each of the eight half-hour units of nautical time signaled by strokes of a ship's bell; eight bells signals 4:00, 8:00, or 12:00 o'clock, either a.m. or p.m. | synonyms=ship's bell
5. sense_key=bell%1:25:00:: | definition=the shape of a bell | synonyms=bell shape, campana
6. sense_key=bell%1:18:02:: | definition=a phonetician and father of Alexander Graham Bell (1819-1905) | synonyms=Melville Bell, Alexander Melville Bell
7. sense_key=bell%1:18:01:: | definition=English painter; sister of Virginia Woolf; prominent member of the Bloomsbury Group (1879-1961) | synonyms=Vanessa Bell, Vanessa Stephen
8. sense_key=bell%1:18:00:: | definition=United States inventor (born in Scotland) of the telephone (1847-1922) | synonyms=Alexander Bell, Alexander Graham Bell
9. sense_key=bell%1:06:04:: | definition=a percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned bells that are struck with a hammer; used as an orchestral instrument | synonyms=chime, gong
10. sense_key=bell%1:06:03:: | definition=the flared opening of a tubular device

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

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 1}
```

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `bell`
    *   Target surface form: `bells`
    *   Context: "At St. Mary's Church in Ilminster, Somerset, the <t>bells</t> have fallen silent following a dust-up over church attendance."
    *   Surrounding context: Mentions of "Church of England", "vicars", "ringers", "tower", "ring more than six of the eight bells".

    *   1: a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck (General bell)
    *   2: a push button at an outer door (Doorbell)
    *   3: the sound of a bell being struck (The sound/toll)
    *   4: nautical time units (Ship's bell)
    *   5: the shape of a bell (Bell shape)
    *   6: Melville Bell (Person)
    *   7: Vanessa Bell (Person)
    *   8: Alexander Graham Bell (Person)
    *   9: percussion instrument (Orchestral chime/gong)
    *   10: flared opening of a tubular device (e.g., trumpet bell)

    *   The context describes church bells being rung by "ringers" in a "tower".
    *   "the bells have fallen silent" could refer to either the physical objects (sense 1) or the sound they make (sense 3).
    *   However, in the phrase "the bells have fallen silent", "bells" usually refers to the instruments themselves (the physical bells) which are no longer being rung, or metonymically to the ringing of the bells.
    *   Looking at the previous sentence: "not enough ringers to ring more than six of the eight bells." Here, "bells" clearly refers to the physical objects (sense 1).
    *   In "the bells have fallen silent", it's a common expression where the physical objects are the subject, but the state of being "silent" refers to the lack of sound.
    *   Comparing sense 1 (the device) and sense 3 (the sound):
        *   Sense 1: "a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck"
        *   Sense 3: "the sound of a bell being struck"
    *   If the sentence were "the tolling of the bells has fallen silent", it would be sense 3. But "the bells have fallen silent" typically refers to the bells (the objects) no longer being used.
    *   Wait, let's re-evaluate. "The bells have fallen silent" is a very common idiom. Does it mean the sound stopped or the objects are no longer rung? Usually, it means the ringing has stopped.
    *   Let's look at the context again: "not enough ringers to ring more than six of the eight bells." (Sense 1). "the bells have fallen silent" (Sense 1 or 3).
    *   In most WSD datasets (like SemCor), "bells" in a church context referring to the objects being rung is sense 1. Sense 3 is specifically the *sound* (e.g., "the bell rang" - the sound, or "the bell is ringing" - the object).
    *   Actually, "the bells have fallen silent" means the *ringing* of the bells has stopped. But the subject "bells" refers to the instruments.
    *   Let's check sense 1 again: "a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck".
    *   Let's check sense 3 again: "the sound of a bell being struck".
    *   If "bells" meant the sound, the sentence would be "the sound of the bells has fallen silent" or "the tolling has fallen silent". "The bells" as a plural subject usually refers to the physical bells.

    *   Sense 1: Physical object.
    *   Sense 3: The sound.
    *   "The bells have fallen silent." -> The physical bells are no longer making sound.
    *   In the context of "six of the eight bells", sense 1 is definitely used. It's highly likely the same sense is used in the next sentence.

    *   Sense 1 is the most general and fits the physical objects in the church tower.


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

[User]
Target lemma: silent
Target surface form: silent
Context:
With membership of the Church of England steadily dwindling, strong-willed vicars are pressing equally strong-willed and often non-religious ringers to attend services. Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon, got so fed up with ringers who didn't attend service he sacked the entire band; the ringers promptly set up a picket line in protest. "They were a self-perpetuating club that treated the tower as sort of a separate premises, "the Vicar Hummerstone says. An entirely new band rings today at Great Torrington, several of whom are members of the congregation. But there still are not enough ringers to ring more than six of the eight bells. At St. Mary's Church in Ilminster, Somerset, the bells have fallen <t>silent</t> following a dust-up over church attendance. The vicar, W.D. Jones, refuses to talk about it, saying it would "reopen the wound. "

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=silent%5:00:00:quiet:01 | definition=marked by absence of sound | synonyms=soundless, still | examples=a silent house; soundless footsteps on the grass
2. sense_key=silent%5:00:00:uncommunicative:00 | definition=failing to speak or communicate etc when expected to | synonyms=mum | examples=the witness remained silent
3. sense_key=silent%5:00:00:implicit:00 | definition=implied by or inferred from actions or statements | synonyms=tacit, understood | examples=gave silent consent; a tacit agreement
4. sense_key=silent%5:00:02:inaudible:00 | definition=not made to sound | synonyms=unsounded | examples=the silent `h' at the beginning of `honor'; in French certain letters are often unsounded
5. sense_key=silent%5:00:00:inaudible:00 | definition=having a frequency below or above the range of human audibility | examples=a silent dog whistle
6. sense_key=silent%5:00:00:inarticulate:00 | definition=unable to speak because of hereditary deafness | synonyms=dumb, mute

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

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 1}
```

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `silent`
    *   Target surface form: `silent`
    *   Context: "At St. Mary's Church in Ilminster, Somerset, the bells have fallen <t>silent</t> following a dust-up over church attendance."
    *   Meaning: The bells are no longer being rung.

    *   Sense 1: `marked by absence of sound` (quiet, soundless, still). Example: "a silent house".
    *   Sense 2: `failing to speak or communicate etc when expected to` (uncommunicative, mum). Example: "the witness remained silent".
    *   Sense 3: `implied by or inferred from actions or statements` (implicit, tacit). Example: "gave silent consent".
    *   Sense 4: `not made to sound` (inaudible, unsounded). Example: "the silent 'h' at the beginning of 'honor'".
    *   Sense 5: `having a frequency below or above the range of human audibility`. Example: "a silent dog whistle".
    *   Sense 6: `unable to speak because of hereditary deafness` (inarticulate, dumb, mute).

    *   The context is about church bells.
    *   "The bells have fallen silent" means they are no longer ringing.
    *   Sense 1 (absence of sound) fits well.
    *   Sense 4 (not made to sound) usually refers to letters in a word (orthography).
    *   Sense 2, 3, 5, and 6 are clearly incorrect.

    *   Sense 1: "marked by absence of sound". If bells fall silent, there is an absence of the sound they usually make.
    *   Sense 4: "not made to sound". This is often used for letters in linguistics.

    Comparing "the bells have fallen silent" with "a silent house" (Sense 1) vs "the silent 'h'" (Sense 4).
    "Fallen silent" is a common idiom meaning to stop making noise. This aligns best with Sense 1 (absence of sound).

    *   Sense 1: marked by absence of sound.
    *   Sense 4: not made to sound (specifically for letters/phonetics).

    The bells are not "letters" in a word; they are physical objects that have stopped producing sound. Sense 1 is the most general and appropriate description for something that was making noise and has now stopped.


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

[User]
Target lemma: follow
Target surface form: following
Context:
With membership of the Church of England steadily dwindling, strong-willed vicars are pressing equally strong-willed and often non-religious ringers to attend services. Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon, got so fed up with ringers who didn't attend service he sacked the entire band; the ringers promptly set up a picket line in protest. "They were a self-perpetuating club that treated the tower as sort of a separate premises, "the Vicar Hummerstone says. An entirely new band rings today at Great Torrington, several of whom are members of the congregation. But there still are not enough ringers to ring more than six of the eight bells. At St. Mary's Church in Ilminster, Somerset, the bells have fallen silent <t>following</t> a dust-up over church attendance. The vicar, W.D. Jones, refuses to talk about it, saying it would "reopen the wound. "

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=follow%2:38:00:: | definition=to travel behind, go after, come after | examples=The ducklings followed their mother around the pond; Please follow the guide through the museum
2. sense_key=follow%2:42:00:: | definition=be later in time | synonyms=postdate | examples=Tuesday always follows Monday
3. sense_key=follow%2:42:05:: | definition=come as a logical consequence; follow logically | synonyms=fall out | examples=It follows that your assertion is false; the theorem falls out nicely
4. sense_key=follow%2:38:01:: | definition=travel along a certain course | synonyms=travel along | examples=follow the road; follow the trail
5. sense_key=follow%2:41:00:: | definition=act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes | synonyms=comply, abide by | examples=He complied with my instructions; You must comply or else!
6. sense_key=follow%2:42:01:: | definition=come after in time, as a result | synonyms=come after | examples=A terrible tsunami followed the earthquake
7. sense_key=follow%2:30:00:: | definition=behave in accordance or in agreement with | synonyms=conform to | examples=Follow a pattern; Follow my example
8. sense_key=follow%2:42:02:: | definition=be next | examples=Mary plays best, with John and Sue following
9. sense_key=follow%2:40:00:: | definition=choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans | synonyms=adopt, espouse | examples=She followed the feminist movement; The candidate espouses Republican ideals
10. sense_key=follow%2:42:03:: | definition=to bring something about at a later time than | examples=She followed dinner with a brandy; He followed his lecture with a question and answer period
11. sense_key=follow%2:36:00:: | definition=imitate in behavior; take as a model | synonyms=take after | examples=Teenagers follow their friends in everything
12. sense_key=follow%2:31:00:: | definition=follow, discover, or ascertain the course of development of something | synonyms=trace | examples=We must follow closely the economic development is Cuba; trace the student's progress
13. sense_key=follow%2:41:02:: | definition=follow with the eyes or the mind | synonyms=watch, observe, watch over, keep an eye on | examples=Keep an eye on the baby, please!; The world is watching Sarajevo
14. sense_key=follow%2:41:01:: | definition=be the successor (of) | synonyms=succeed, come after | examples=Carter followed Ford; Will Charles succeed to the throne?
15. sense_key=follow%2:36:01:: | definition=perform an accompaniment to | synonyms=play along, accompany | examples=The orchestra could barely follow the frequent pitch changes of the soprano
16. sense_key=follow%2:30:01:: | definition=keep informed | synonyms=keep up, keep abreast | examples=He kept up on his country's foreign policies
17. sense_key=follow%2:42:04:: | definition=to be the product or result | synonyms=come | examples=Melons come from a vine; Understanding comes from experience
18. sense_key=follow%2:41:10:: | definition=accept and follow the leadership or command or guidance of | examples=Let's follow our great helmsman!; She followed a guru for years
19. sense_key=follow%2:41:11:: | definition=adhere to or practice | examples=These people still follow the laws of their ancient religion
20. sense_key=follow%2:41:09:: | definition=work in a specific place, with a specific subject, or in a specific function | synonyms=be | examples=He is a herpetologist; She is our resident philosopher
21. sense_key=follow%2:39:13:: | definition=keep under surveillance | synonyms=surveil, survey | examples=The police had been following him for weeks but they could not prove his involvement in the bombing
22. sense_key=follow%2:38:13:: | definition=follow in or as if in pursuit | synonyms=pursue | examples=The police car pursued the suspected attacker; Her bad deed followed her and haunted her dreams all her life
23. sense_key=follow%2:31:14:: | definition=grasp the meaning | examples=Can you follow her argument?; When he lectures, I cannot follow
24. sense_key=follow%2:30:12:: | definition=keep to | synonyms=stick to, stick with | examples=Stick to your principles; stick to the diet

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

raw_output:
```json
{"sense_index": 6}
```

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 6}
```

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `follow`
    *   Target surface form: `following`
    *   Context: "At St. Mary's Church in Ilminster, Somerset, the bells have fallen silent <t>following</t> a dust-up over church attendance."

    *   "the bells have fallen silent following a dust-up over church attendance."
    *   Here, "following" is used as a preposition meaning "after" or "as a result of".
    *   The "dust-up" (argument/fight) happened first, and then the bells fell silent.

    *   1: travel behind (physical movement) - No.
    *   2: be later in time (Tuesday follows Monday) - This is about sequence, but usually as a verb.
    *   3: logical consequence (It follows that...) - No.
    *   4: travel along a course - No.
    *   5: act in accordance with rules - No.
    *   6: come after in time, as a result (A terrible tsunami followed the earthquake) - This fits well. The silence followed the dust-up.
    *   7: behave in accordance with - No.
    *   8: be next (Mary plays best, with John and Sue following) - No.
    *   9: choose and follow (theories/ideas) - No.
    *   10: bring something about at a later time - No.
    *   11: imitate in behavior - No.
    *   12: follow/discover course of development - No.
    *   13: follow with eyes/mind - No.
    *   14: be the successor (of) - No.
    *   15: perform accompaniment - No.
    *   16: keep informed - No.
    *   17: be the product or result (Melons come from a vine) - No.
    *   18: accept leadership - No.
    *   19: adhere to or practice - No.
    *   20: work in a specific place - No.
    *   21: keep under surveillance - No.
    *   22: follow in pursuit - No.
    *   23: grasp the meaning - No.
    *   24: keep to (stick to) - No.

    *   Sense 2: "be later in time" (Tuesday always follows Monday).
    *   Sense 6: "come after in time, as a result" (A terrible tsunami followed the earthquake).

    In the context "the bells have fallen silent following a dust-up", the silence is not just later in time, but is a direct consequence/result of the dust-up. Sense 6 specifically mentions "as a result", which matches the causal link implied in the sentence.

    *   Context: "bells have fallen silent following a dust-up"
    *   Sense 6: "come after in time, as a result"
    *   Example for Sense 6: "A terrible tsunami followed the earthquake" (The tsunami happened after and as a result of the earthquake).
    *   This matches perfectly.


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

[User]
Target lemma: church
Target surface form: church
Context:
With membership of the Church of England steadily dwindling, strong-willed vicars are pressing equally strong-willed and often non-religious ringers to attend services. Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon, got so fed up with ringers who didn't attend service he sacked the entire band; the ringers promptly set up a picket line in protest. "They were a self-perpetuating club that treated the tower as sort of a separate premises, "the Vicar Hummerstone says. An entirely new band rings today at Great Torrington, several of whom are members of the congregation. But there still are not enough ringers to ring more than six of the eight bells. At St. Mary's Church in Ilminster, Somerset, the bells have fallen silent following a dust-up over <t>church</t> attendance. The vicar, W.D. Jones, refuses to talk about it, saying it would "reopen the wound. "

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=church%1:14:00:: | definition=one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship | synonyms=Christian church
2. sense_key=church%1:06:00:: | definition=a place for public (especially Christian) worship | synonyms=church building | examples=the church was empty
3. sense_key=church%1:04:00:: | definition=a service conducted in a house of worship | synonyms=church service | examples=don't be late for church
4. sense_key=church%1:14:01:: | definition=the body of people who attend or belong to a particular local church | examples=our church is hosting a picnic next week

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

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 3}
```

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `church`
    *   Target surface form: `church`
    *   Context: "...the bells have fallen silent following a dust-up over <t>church</t> attendance."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `church%1:14:00::`: group of Christians (denomination/institution).
        2.  `church%1:06:00::`: place for worship (building).
        3.  `church%1:04:00::`: service conducted in a house of worship (the event).
        4.  `church%1:14:01::`: body of people who attend a local church (congregation).

    *   The phrase is "church attendance".
    *   What does "attendance" refer to in this context?
    *   People attend a *service* (the event).
    *   While people "attend church" (the building), the concept of "church attendance" typically refers to the act of attending the religious services.
    *   Looking at the previous sentences: "...pressing... ringers to attend services." and "...ringers who didn't attend service he sacked the entire band".
    *   The text explicitly links "church attendance" to "attend services".

    *   Sense 1 (Denomination): Not about the group of Christians globally.
    *   Sense 2 (Building): One attends a building, but "church attendance" as a metric or requirement usually refers to the service.
    *   Sense 3 (Service): "a service conducted in a house of worship". This fits perfectly with "attend services" mentioned earlier in the text.
    *   Sense 4 (Congregation): One doesn't "attend" the congregation; one *is* part of the congregation.

    *   The context says "pressing... ringers to attend services" and then mentions a "dust-up over church attendance".
    *   "Church attendance" = attending the church service.
    *   Sense 3 is "a service conducted in a house of worship".

    *   Sense 3: `church%1:04:00::` (church service).


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

[User]
Target lemma: vicar
Target surface form: vicar
Context:
Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon, got so fed up with ringers who didn't attend service he sacked the entire band; the ringers promptly set up a picket line in protest. "They were a self-perpetuating club that treated the tower as sort of a separate premises, "the Vicar Hummerstone says. An entirely new band rings today at Great Torrington, several of whom are members of the congregation. But there still are not enough ringers to ring more than six of the eight bells. At St. Mary's Church in Ilminster, Somerset, the bells have fallen silent following a dust-up over church attendance. The <t>vicar</t>, W.D. Jones, refuses to talk about it, saying it would "reopen the wound. "But C.J.B. Marshall, vicar of a nearby church, feels the fault is in the stairs from the bell tower that are located next to the altar.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=vicar%1:18:00:: | definition=a Roman Catholic priest who acts for another higher-ranking clergyman
2. sense_key=vicar%1:18:02:: | definition=(Episcopal Church) a clergyman in charge of a chapel
3. sense_key=vicar%1:18:01:: | definition=(Church of England) a clergyman appointed to act as priest of a parish

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

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 3}
```

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `vicar`
    *   Target surface form: `vicar`
    *   Context: The text mentions "the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon", "the Vicar Hummerstone", "St. Mary's Church in Ilminster, Somerset", "The vicar, W.D. Jones", and "C.J.B. Marshall, vicar of a nearby church".
    *   Geographic markers: Great Torrington, Devon; Ilminster, Somerset. These are locations in England.
    *   Contextual clues: "ringers" (bell ringers), "service", "congregation", "church attendance", "bell tower", "altar".

    *   Sense 1: `vicar%1:18:00::` - a Roman Catholic priest who acts for another higher-ranking clergyman.
    *   Sense 2: `vicar%1:18:02::` - (Episcopal Church) a clergyman in charge of a chapel.
    *   Sense 3: `vicar%1:18:01::` - (Church of England) a clergyman appointed to act as priest of a parish.

    *   The locations (Devon, Somerset) and the terminology (vicar of a parish/town) strongly point to the Church of England.
    *   Sense 3 specifically mentions the Church of England and a clergyman appointed as priest of a parish.
    *   Sense 1 is Roman Catholic.
    *   Sense 2 is Episcopal Church (usually US-based or specific chapel context).

    *   The context describes vicars of specific towns/parishes in England (Great Torrington, Ilminster). This aligns perfectly with Sense 3.


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

[User]
Target lemma: refuse
Target surface form: refuses
Context:
Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon, got so fed up with ringers who didn't attend service he sacked the entire band; the ringers promptly set up a picket line in protest. "They were a self-perpetuating club that treated the tower as sort of a separate premises, "the Vicar Hummerstone says. An entirely new band rings today at Great Torrington, several of whom are members of the congregation. But there still are not enough ringers to ring more than six of the eight bells. At St. Mary's Church in Ilminster, Somerset, the bells have fallen silent following a dust-up over church attendance. The vicar, W.D. Jones, <t>refuses</t> to talk about it, saying it would "reopen the wound. "But C.J.B. Marshall, vicar of a nearby church, feels the fault is in the stairs from the bell tower that are located next to the altar.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=refuse%2:32:00:: | definition=show unwillingness towards | synonyms=decline | examples=he declined to join the group on a hike
2. sense_key=refuse%2:40:00:: | definition=refuse to accept | synonyms=reject, pass up, turn down, decline | examples=He refused my offer of hospitality
3. sense_key=refuse%2:42:00:: | definition=elude, especially in a baffling way | synonyms=defy, resist | examples=This behavior defies explanation
4. sense_key=refuse%2:40:01:: | definition=refuse to let have | synonyms=deny | examples=She denies me every pleasure; he denies her her weekly allowance
5. sense_key=refuse%2:42:04:: | definition=resist immunologically the introduction of some foreign tissue or organ | synonyms=resist, reject | examples=His body rejected the liver of the donor
6. sense_key=refuse%2:41:00:: | definition=refuse entrance or membership | synonyms=reject, turn down, turn away | examples=They turned away hundreds of fans; Black people were often rejected by country clubs

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

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 1}
```

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `refuse`
    *   Target surface form: `refuses`
    *   Context: "The vicar, W.D. Jones, <t>refuses</t> to talk about it, saying it would 'reopen the wound.'"

    *   Sense 1: `show unwillingness towards` (synonym: `decline`). Example: "he declined to join the group on a hike".
    *   Sense 2: `refuse to accept` (synonyms: `reject`, `pass up`, `turn down`, `decline`). Example: "He refused my offer of hospitality".
    *   Sense 3: `elude, especially in a baffling way` (synonyms: `defy`, `resist`). Example: "This behavior defies explanation".
    *   Sense 4: `refuse to let have` (synonym: `deny`). Example: "She denies me every pleasure".
    *   Sense 5: `resist immunologically...` (synonyms: `resist`, `reject`). Example: "His body rejected the liver...".
    *   Sense 6: `refuse entrance or membership` (synonyms: `reject`, `turn down`, `turn away`). Example: "They turned away hundreds of fans".

    *   The sentence is: "The vicar, W.D. Jones, refuses to talk about it..."
    *   This means the vicar is unwilling to talk about the situation.
    *   Comparing this to the senses:
        *   Sense 1: "show unwillingness towards" (e.g., "declined to join the group"). This fits perfectly.
        *   Sense 2: "refuse to accept" (e.g., "refused my offer"). The vicar isn't refusing an offer; he's refusing to perform an action (talking).
        *   Sense 3: "elude" (e.g., "defies explanation"). Not applicable.
        *   Sense 4: "refuse to let have" (e.g., "denies me every pleasure"). Not applicable.
        *   Sense 5: "resist immunologically". Not applicable.
        *   Sense 6: "refuse entrance or membership". Not applicable.

    *   Sense 1 is the best fit because it describes the unwillingness to do something (to talk).


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

[User]
Target lemma: talk_about
Target surface form: talk about
Context:
Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon, got so fed up with ringers who didn't attend service he sacked the entire band; the ringers promptly set up a picket line in protest. "They were a self-perpetuating club that treated the tower as sort of a separate premises, "the Vicar Hummerstone says. An entirely new band rings today at Great Torrington, several of whom are members of the congregation. But there still are not enough ringers to ring more than six of the eight bells. At St. Mary's Church in Ilminster, Somerset, the bells have fallen silent following a dust-up over church attendance. The vicar, W.D. Jones, refuses to <t>talk about</t> it, saying it would "reopen the wound. "But C.J.B. Marshall, vicar of a nearby church, feels the fault is in the stairs from the bell tower that are located next to the altar.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=talk_about%2:32:00:: | definition=to consider or examine in speech or writing | synonyms=discourse, discuss | examples=The author talks about the different aspects of this question; The class discussed Dante's `Inferno'
2. sense_key=talk_about%2:32:01:: | definition=discuss or mention | synonyms=talk of | examples=They spoke of many things

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

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

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `talk_about`
    *   Target surface form: `talk about`
    *   Context: "The vicar, W.D. Jones, refuses to <t>talk about</t> it, saying it would 'reopen the wound.'"
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `talk_about%2:32:00::`: to consider or examine in speech or writing (synonyms: discourse, discuss). Examples: "The author talks about the different aspects of this question", "The class discussed Dante's 'Inferno'".
        2.  `talk_about%2:32:01::`: discuss or mention (synonyms: talk of). Examples: "They spoke of many things".

    *   The vicar refuses to "talk about it" (referring to the "dust-up over church attendance").
    *   The context is about a specific incident/dispute.
    *   "Talk about" here means to mention the incident or discuss it in a general sense, rather than a formal examination or a detailed discourse.

    *   Sense 1 (`talk_about%2:32:00::`) emphasizes "consider or examine," often in a more structured or analytical way (e.g., an author writing about a question, a class discussing a book).
    *   Sense 2 (`talk_about%2:32:01::`) emphasizes "discuss or mention," which is a broader, more common usage for referring to a topic or event in conversation.

    *   The vicar is refusing to *mention* or *discuss* the dispute. This fits Sense 2 better than the more analytical "consider or examine" of Sense 1.

    *   Sense 1: discourse, discuss (analytical/formal).
    *   Sense 2: talk of, mention (general/conversational).
    *   The context "refuses to talk about it" is a common way of saying "refuses to mention it" or "refuses to discuss it" in a conversational context.

    *   Sense 2 is the best fit.