[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: company
Target surface form: companies
Context:
Iraqi Oil Ministry reaches deals with 10 foreign oil companies Despite concerns about violence and political instability, the Iraqi government managed to attract major oil companies to rebuild its ailing infrastructure during two auctions that concluded Saturday. The 10 deals the Iraqi Oil Ministry reached with foreign oil companies suggest that China, Russia and European oil firms are poised to play a major role in refurbishing Iraq's oil industry, crippled by decades of war and sanctions. American <t>companies</t> walked away with stakes in just two of the 10 auctioned fields. Seven American companies had paid to participate in the second auction, which began Friday.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=company%1:14:01:: | definition=an institution created to conduct business | examples=he only invests in large well-established companies; he started the company in his garage
2. sense_key=company%1:14:03:: | definition=small military unit; usually two or three platoons
3. sense_key=company%1:26:00:: | definition=the state of being with someone | synonyms=companionship, fellowship, society | examples=he missed their company; he enjoyed the society of his friends
4. sense_key=company%1:14:02:: | definition=organization of performers and associated personnel (especially theatrical) | synonyms=troupe | examples=the traveling company all stayed at the same hotel
5. sense_key=company%1:18:00:: | definition=a social or business visitor | synonyms=caller | examples=the room was a mess because he hadn't expected company
6. sense_key=company%1:14:00:: | definition=a social gathering of guests or companions | examples=the house was filled with company when I arrived
7. sense_key=company%1:14:06:: | definition=a band of people associated temporarily in some activity | synonyms=party | examples=they organized a party to search for food; the company of cooks walked into the kitchen
8. sense_key=company%1:14:04:: | definition=crew of a ship including the officers; the whole force or personnel of a ship | synonyms=ship's company
9. sense_key=company%1:14:05:: | definition=a unit of firefighters including their equipment | examples=a hook-and-ladder company

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: `company`
    *   Target surface form: `companies`
    *   Context: "American <t>companies</t> walked away with stakes in just two of the 10 auctioned fields."
    *   Surrounding context: "Iraqi Oil Ministry reaches deals with 10 foreign oil companies", "attract major oil companies to rebuild its ailing infrastructure", "China, Russia and European oil firms".

    *   Sense 1: "an institution created to conduct business" (e.g., "large well-established companies").
    *   Sense 2: "small military unit".
    *   Sense 3: "the state of being with someone" (companionship).
    *   Sense 4: "organization of performers" (troupe).
    *   Sense 5: "a social or business visitor" (caller).
    *   Sense 6: "a social gathering of guests".
    *   Sense 7: "a band of people associated temporarily".
    *   Sense 8: "crew of a ship".
    *   Sense 9: "a unit of firefighters".

    *   The context refers to "foreign oil companies", "major oil companies", and "American companies" involved in deals with the Iraqi Oil Ministry to rebuild infrastructure and acquire stakes in oil fields.
    *   This clearly refers to business entities/institutions.

    *   Sense 1 matches "an institution created to conduct business".


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: stake
Target surface form: stakes
Context:
Iraqi Oil Ministry reaches deals with 10 foreign oil companies Despite concerns about violence and political instability, the Iraqi government managed to attract major oil companies to rebuild its ailing infrastructure during two auctions that concluded Saturday. The 10 deals the Iraqi Oil Ministry reached with foreign oil companies suggest that China, Russia and European oil firms are poised to play a major role in refurbishing Iraq's oil industry, crippled by decades of war and sanctions. American companies walked away with <t>stakes</t> in just two of the 10 auctioned fields. Seven American companies had paid to participate in the second auction, which began Friday.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=stake%1:21:02:: | definition=(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something | synonyms=interest | examples=they have interests all over the world; a stake in the company's future
2. sense_key=stake%1:10:00:: | definition=a pole or stake set up to mark something (as the start or end of a race track) | synonyms=post | examples=a pair of posts marked the goal; the corner of the lot was indicated by a stake
3. sense_key=stake%1:06:01:: | definition=instrument of execution consisting of a vertical post that a victim is tied to for burning
4. sense_key=stake%1:21:00:: | definition=the money risked on a gamble | synonyms=stakes, bet, wager
5. sense_key=stake%1:06:00:: | definition=a strong wooden or metal post with a point at one end so it can be driven into the ground

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}
```

finish_reason: stop

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

role: assistant

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `stake`
    *   Target surface form: `stakes`
    *   Context: "American companies walked away with <t>stakes</t> in just two of the 10 auctioned fields."
    *   Surrounding context: Iraqi Oil Ministry, deals with foreign oil companies, rebuilding infrastructure, auctions, oil fields.

    *   Sense 1: (law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something (synonym: interest).
    *   Sense 2: a pole or stake set up to mark something (synonym: post).
    *   Sense 3: instrument of execution (burning).
    *   Sense 4: the money risked on a gamble (synonyms: stakes, bet, wager).
    *   Sense 5: a strong wooden or metal post with a point at one end.

    *   The sentence says "American companies walked away with stakes in just two of the 10 auctioned fields."
    *   In the context of oil fields and auctions, "stakes" refers to ownership shares or financial interests in those fields.
    *   This matches Sense 1: "a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something".

    *   Sense 2, 3, 5 are physical posts/poles. Not applicable.
    *   Sense 4 is about gambling/betting. While auctions involve bidding, "stakes in... fields" refers to the resulting ownership/interest, not the bet itself.

    *   Sense 1 is the best fit.

currency: USD

source: unavailable


[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: field
Target surface form: fields
Context:
Iraqi Oil Ministry reaches deals with 10 foreign oil companies Despite concerns about violence and political instability, the Iraqi government managed to attract major oil companies to rebuild its ailing infrastructure during two auctions that concluded Saturday. The 10 deals the Iraqi Oil Ministry reached with foreign oil companies suggest that China, Russia and European oil firms are poised to play a major role in refurbishing Iraq's oil industry, crippled by decades of war and sanctions. American companies walked away with stakes in just two of the 10 auctioned <t>fields</t>. Seven American companies had paid to participate in the second auction, which began Friday.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=field%1:15:00:: | definition=a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed | examples=he planted a field of wheat
2. sense_key=field%1:15:04:: | definition=a region where a battle is being (or has been) fought | synonyms=battlefield, battleground, field of battle, field of honor | examples=they made a tour of Civil War battlefields
3. sense_key=field%1:15:01:: | definition=somewhere (away from a studio or office or library or laboratory) where practical work is done or data is collected | examples=anthropologists do much of their work in the field
4. sense_key=field%1:09:00:: | definition=a branch of knowledge | synonyms=discipline, subject, subject area, subject field, field of study, study | examples=in what discipline is his doctorate?; teachers should be well trained in their subject
5. sense_key=field%1:19:00:: | definition=the space around a radiating body within which its electromagnetic oscillations can exert force on another similar body not in contact with it | synonyms=field of force, force field
6. sense_key=field%1:04:00:: | definition=a particular kind of commercial enterprise | synonyms=field of operation, line of business | examples=they are outstanding in their field
7. sense_key=field%1:26:00:: | definition=a particular environment or walk of life | synonyms=sphere, domain, area, orbit, arena | examples=his social sphere is limited; it was a closed area of employment
8. sense_key=field%1:15:02:: | definition=a piece of land prepared for playing a game | synonyms=playing field, athletic field, playing area | examples=the home crowd cheered when Princeton took the field
9. sense_key=field%1:17:00:: | definition=extensive tract of level open land | synonyms=plain, champaign | examples=they emerged from the woods onto a vast open plain; he longed for the fields of his youth
10. sense_key=field%1:14:00:: | definition=(mathematics) a set of elements such that addition and multiplication are commutative and associative and multiplication is distributive over addition and there are two elements 0 and 1 | examples=the set of all rational numbers is a field
11. sense_key=field%1:15:03:: | definition=a region in which active military operations are in progress | synonyms=field of operations, theater, theater of operations, theatre, theatre of operations | examples=the army was in the field awaiting action; he served in the Vietnam theater for three years
12. sense_key=field%1:14:01:: | definition=all of the horses in a particular horse race
13. sense_key=field%1:14:02:: | definition=all the competitors in a particular contest or sporting event
14. sense_key=field%1:15:05:: | definition=a geographic region (land or sea) under which something valuable is found | examples=the diamond fields of South Africa
15. sense_key=field%1:14:03:: | definition=(computer science) a set of one or more adjacent characters comprising a unit of information
16. sense_key=field%1:09:01:: | definition=the area that is visible (as through an optical instrument) | synonyms=field of view
17. sense_key=field%1:06:00:: | definition=a place where planes take off and land | synonyms=airfield, landing field, flying field

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": 14}
```

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 14}
```

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `field`
    *   Target surface form: `fields`
    *   Context: "American companies walked away with stakes in just two of the 10 auctioned <t>fields</t>."
    *   Broader context: The text discusses the Iraqi Oil Ministry reaching deals with foreign oil companies to rebuild infrastructure and refurbish the oil industry.

    *   1: Piece of land cleared of trees (agriculture).
    *   2: Region where a battle is fought (battlefield).
    *   3: Place where practical work/data collection is done (fieldwork).
    *   4: Branch of knowledge (discipline).
    *   5: Electromagnetic oscillations (physics).
    *   6: Commercial enterprise (line of business).
    *   7: Environment or walk of life (sphere).
    *   8: Land for playing a game (sports).
    *   9: Extensive tract of level open land (plain).
    *   10: Mathematical set (algebra).
    *   11: Region of active military operations (theater).
    *   12: Horses in a race.
    *   13: Competitors in a contest.
    *   14: Geographic region (land or sea) under which something valuable is found (e.g., diamond fields).
    *   15: Computer science unit of information.
    *   16: Area visible through an instrument (field of view).
    *   17: Place where planes take off and land (airfield).

    *   The context is about "oil companies" and "auctioned fields."
    *   In the oil industry, an "oil field" is a geographic region where oil is found underground.
    *   Sense 14 specifically mentions "a geographic region (land or sea) under which something valuable is found" and gives the example "the diamond fields of South Africa." This perfectly matches "oil fields."

    *   Sense 1 (agriculture) - No.
    *   Sense 6 (commercial enterprise) - No, they are auctioning the *assets* (the fields), not the business category.
    *   Sense 14 (geographic region with valuables) - Yes.


[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: company
Target surface form: companies
Context:
Iraqi Oil Ministry reaches deals with 10 foreign oil companies Despite concerns about violence and political instability, the Iraqi government managed to attract major oil companies to rebuild its ailing infrastructure during two auctions that concluded Saturday. The 10 deals the Iraqi Oil Ministry reached with foreign oil companies suggest that China, Russia and European oil firms are poised to play a major role in refurbishing Iraq's oil industry, crippled by decades of war and sanctions. American companies walked away with stakes in just two of the 10 auctioned fields. Seven American <t>companies</t> had paid to participate in the second auction, which began Friday. The only one that submitted a bid lost.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=company%1:14:01:: | definition=an institution created to conduct business | examples=he only invests in large well-established companies; he started the company in his garage
2. sense_key=company%1:14:03:: | definition=small military unit; usually two or three platoons
3. sense_key=company%1:26:00:: | definition=the state of being with someone | synonyms=companionship, fellowship, society | examples=he missed their company; he enjoyed the society of his friends
4. sense_key=company%1:14:02:: | definition=organization of performers and associated personnel (especially theatrical) | synonyms=troupe | examples=the traveling company all stayed at the same hotel
5. sense_key=company%1:18:00:: | definition=a social or business visitor | synonyms=caller | examples=the room was a mess because he hadn't expected company
6. sense_key=company%1:14:00:: | definition=a social gathering of guests or companions | examples=the house was filled with company when I arrived
7. sense_key=company%1:14:06:: | definition=a band of people associated temporarily in some activity | synonyms=party | examples=they organized a party to search for food; the company of cooks walked into the kitchen
8. sense_key=company%1:14:04:: | definition=crew of a ship including the officers; the whole force or personnel of a ship | synonyms=ship's company
9. sense_key=company%1:14:05:: | definition=a unit of firefighters including their equipment | examples=a hook-and-ladder company

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: `company`
    *   Target surface form: `companies`
    *   Context: "Seven American <t>companies</t> had paid to participate in the second auction..."
    *   Surrounding context: "Iraqi Oil Ministry reaches deals with 10 foreign oil companies", "attract major oil companies to rebuild its ailing infrastructure", "China, Russia and European oil firms", "American companies walked away with stakes".

    *   Sense 1: "an institution created to conduct business" (e.g., large well-established companies).
    *   Sense 2: "small military unit".
    *   Sense 3: "the state of being with someone" (companionship).
    *   Sense 4: "organization of performers" (troupe).
    *   Sense 5: "a social or business visitor" (caller).
    *   Sense 6: "a social gathering of guests".
    *   Sense 7: "a band of people associated temporarily".
    *   Sense 8: "crew of a ship".
    *   Sense 9: "a unit of firefighters".

    *   The context refers to "foreign oil companies", "major oil companies", "oil firms", and "American companies" participating in auctions to rebuild infrastructure and taking stakes in oil fields.
    *   This clearly refers to business entities/institutions created to conduct business.

    *   Sense 1 matches perfectly: "an institution created to conduct business".


[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: auction
Target surface form: auction
Context:
Iraqi Oil Ministry reaches deals with 10 foreign oil companies Despite concerns about violence and political instability, the Iraqi government managed to attract major oil companies to rebuild its ailing infrastructure during two auctions that concluded Saturday. The 10 deals the Iraqi Oil Ministry reached with foreign oil companies suggest that China, Russia and European oil firms are poised to play a major role in refurbishing Iraq's oil industry, crippled by decades of war and sanctions. American companies walked away with stakes in just two of the 10 auctioned fields. Seven American companies had paid to participate in the second <t>auction</t>, which began Friday. The only one that submitted a bid lost.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=auction%1:04:01:: | definition=a variety of bridge in which tricks made in excess of the contract are scored toward game; now generally superseded by contract bridge | synonyms=auction bridge
2. sense_key=auction%1:04:00:: | definition=the public sale of something to the highest bidder | synonyms=auction sale, vendue

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: `auction`
    *   Target surface form: `auction`
    *   Context: "Seven American companies had paid to participate in the second <t>auction</t>, which began Friday."
    *   Surrounding context: "Iraqi Oil Ministry reaches deals with 10 foreign oil companies", "attract major oil companies to rebuild its ailing infrastructure during two auctions", "auctioned fields", "submitted a bid".

    *   Sense 1: `auction%1:04:01::` - a variety of bridge (card game).
    *   Sense 2: `auction%1:04:00::` - the public sale of something to the highest bidder.

    *   The context describes the Iraqi government selling stakes/rights to oil fields to foreign companies.
    *   Terms like "deals", "bid", "auctioned fields", and "participate in the second auction" clearly point to a public sale process.
    *   This matches Sense 2.

    *   Sense 1 is about a card game (bridge).
    *   Sense 2 is about a public sale.
    *   The context is about oil fields and bids.
    *   Therefore, Sense 2 is the correct one.


[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: bid
Target surface form: bid
Context:
Iraqi Oil Ministry reaches deals with 10 foreign oil companies Despite concerns about violence and political instability, the Iraqi government managed to attract major oil companies to rebuild its ailing infrastructure during two auctions that concluded Saturday. The 10 deals the Iraqi Oil Ministry reached with foreign oil companies suggest that China, Russia and European oil firms are poised to play a major role in refurbishing Iraq's oil industry, crippled by decades of war and sanctions. American companies walked away with stakes in just two of the 10 auctioned fields. Seven American companies had paid to participate in the second auction, which began Friday. The only one that submitted a <t>bid</t> lost. Two American companies reached deals for fields auctioned in June.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=bid%1:10:03:: | definition=an authoritative direction or instruction to do something | synonyms=command, bidding, dictation
2. sense_key=bid%1:04:00:: | definition=an attempt to get something | synonyms=play | examples=they made a futile play for power; he made a bid to gain attention
3. sense_key=bid%1:10:00:: | definition=a formal proposal to buy at a specified price | synonyms=tender
4. sense_key=bid%1:10:01:: | definition=(bridge) the number of tricks a bridge player is willing to contract to make | synonyms=bidding

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: `bid`
    *   Target surface form: `bid`
    *   Context: "The only one that submitted a <t>bid</t> lost." (Within a text about oil auctions and deals with foreign oil companies).
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `bid%1:10:03::`: authoritative direction/instruction (command).
        2.  `bid%1:04:00::`: attempt to get something (play).
        3.  `bid%1:10:00::`: formal proposal to buy at a specified price (tender).
        4.  `bid%1:10:01::`: bridge bidding.

    *   The context mentions "auctions", "deals", "foreign oil companies", and "submitted a bid".
    *   In the context of an auction, a "bid" is a formal proposal to buy something (in this case, stakes in oil fields) at a specified price.

    *   Sense 1 (command) is incorrect.
    *   Sense 2 (attempt) is too general, though a bid is a type of attempt.
    *   Sense 3 (formal proposal to buy at a specified price/tender) fits perfectly with "auctions" and "submitted a bid".
    *   Sense 4 (bridge) is incorrect.

    *   Sense 3 is the most precise and accurate fit for the context of an auction.


[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: company
Target surface form: companies
Context:
Despite concerns about violence and political instability, the Iraqi government managed to attract major oil companies to rebuild its ailing infrastructure during two auctions that concluded Saturday. The 10 deals the Iraqi Oil Ministry reached with foreign oil companies suggest that China, Russia and European oil firms are poised to play a major role in refurbishing Iraq's oil industry, crippled by decades of war and sanctions. American companies walked away with stakes in just two of the 10 auctioned fields. Seven American companies had paid to participate in the second auction, which began Friday. The only one that submitted a bid lost. Two American <t>companies</t> reached deals for fields auctioned in June. The meager representation of American oil giants in Iraq's opening oil industry surprised analysts.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=company%1:14:01:: | definition=an institution created to conduct business | examples=he only invests in large well-established companies; he started the company in his garage
2. sense_key=company%1:14:03:: | definition=small military unit; usually two or three platoons
3. sense_key=company%1:26:00:: | definition=the state of being with someone | synonyms=companionship, fellowship, society | examples=he missed their company; he enjoyed the society of his friends
4. sense_key=company%1:14:02:: | definition=organization of performers and associated personnel (especially theatrical) | synonyms=troupe | examples=the traveling company all stayed at the same hotel
5. sense_key=company%1:18:00:: | definition=a social or business visitor | synonyms=caller | examples=the room was a mess because he hadn't expected company
6. sense_key=company%1:14:00:: | definition=a social gathering of guests or companions | examples=the house was filled with company when I arrived
7. sense_key=company%1:14:06:: | definition=a band of people associated temporarily in some activity | synonyms=party | examples=they organized a party to search for food; the company of cooks walked into the kitchen
8. sense_key=company%1:14:04:: | definition=crew of a ship including the officers; the whole force or personnel of a ship | synonyms=ship's company
9. sense_key=company%1:14:05:: | definition=a unit of firefighters including their equipment | examples=a hook-and-ladder company

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: `company`
    *   Target surface form: `companies`
    *   Context: "Two American <t>companies</t> reached deals for fields auctioned in June."
    *   Surrounding context: The text discusses the Iraqi government attracting "major oil companies," "foreign oil companies," "American companies," and "American oil giants" to rebuild oil infrastructure.

    *   Sense 1: "an institution created to conduct business" (e.g., large well-established companies).
    *   Sense 2: "small military unit".
    *   Sense 3: "the state of being with someone" (companionship).
    *   Sense 4: "organization of performers" (troupe).
    *   Sense 5: "a social or business visitor" (caller).
    *   Sense 6: "a social gathering of guests or companions".
    *   Sense 7: "a band of people associated temporarily in some activity" (party).
    *   Sense 8: "crew of a ship".
    *   Sense 9: "a unit of firefighters".

    *   The context refers to "oil companies," "American companies," and "oil giants" involved in "deals" and "auctions" for "oil fields."
    *   This clearly refers to business entities/institutions created to conduct business.

    *   Sense 1 matches perfectly: "an institution created to conduct business".


[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: deal
Target surface form: deals
Context:
Despite concerns about violence and political instability, the Iraqi government managed to attract major oil companies to rebuild its ailing infrastructure during two auctions that concluded Saturday. The 10 deals the Iraqi Oil Ministry reached with foreign oil companies suggest that China, Russia and European oil firms are poised to play a major role in refurbishing Iraq's oil industry, crippled by decades of war and sanctions. American companies walked away with stakes in just two of the 10 auctioned fields. Seven American companies had paid to participate in the second auction, which began Friday. The only one that submitted a bid lost. Two American companies reached <t>deals</t> for fields auctioned in June. The meager representation of American oil giants in Iraq's opening oil industry surprised analysts.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=deal%1:04:02:: | definition=a particular instance of buying or selling | synonyms=trade, business deal | examples=it was a package deal; I had no further trade with him
2. sense_key=deal%1:10:00:: | definition=an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each | synonyms=bargain | examples=he made a bargain with the devil; he rose to prominence through a series of shady deals
3. sense_key=deal%1:23:00:: | definition=(often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent | synonyms=batch, flock, good deal, great deal, hatful, heap | examples=a batch of letters; a deal of trouble
4. sense_key=deal%1:27:00:: | definition=a plank of softwood (fir or pine board)
5. sense_key=deal%1:27:01:: | definition=wood that is easy to saw (from conifers such as pine or fir) | synonyms=softwood
6. sense_key=deal%1:14:00:: | definition=the cards held in a card game by a given player at any given time | synonyms=hand | examples=I didn't hold a good hand all evening; he kept trying to see my hand
7. sense_key=deal%1:11:00:: | definition=the type of treatment received (especially as the result of an agreement) | examples=he got a good deal on his car
8. sense_key=deal%1:04:00:: | definition=the act of distributing playing cards | examples=the deal was passed around the table clockwise
9. sense_key=deal%1:04:01:: | definition=the act of apportioning or distributing something | examples=the captain was entrusted with the deal of provisions

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: `deal`
    *   Target surface form: `deals`
    *   Context: "Two American companies reached <t>deals</t> for fields auctioned in June."
    *   Surrounding context: The text discusses the Iraqi government attracting oil companies to rebuild infrastructure through auctions. It mentions "10 deals the Iraqi Oil Ministry reached with foreign oil companies."

    *   Sense 1: `deal%1:04:02` - a particular instance of buying or selling (trade, business deal).
    *   Sense 2: `deal%1:10:00` - an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each (bargain).
    *   Sense 3: `deal%1:23:00` - a large number or amount or extent.
    *   Sense 4: `deal%1:27:00` - a plank of softwood.
    *   Sense 5: `deal%1:27:01` - wood that is easy to saw.
    *   Sense 6: `deal%1:14:00` - cards held in a card game.
    *   Sense 7: `deal%1:11:00` - the type of treatment received.
    *   Sense 8: `deal%1:04:00` - the act of distributing playing cards.
    *   Sense 9: `deal%1:04:01` - the act of apportioning or distributing something.

    *   The sentence "Two American companies reached deals for fields auctioned in June" refers to agreements made between the companies and the Iraqi government regarding the acquisition or operation of oil fields.
    *   This fits the description of an agreement between parties fixing obligations (Sense 2) or a particular instance of buying/selling (Sense 1).
    *   Let's compare Sense 1 and Sense 2:
        *   Sense 1: "a particular instance of buying or selling" (trade, business deal).
        *   Sense 2: "an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each" (bargain).
    *   In the context of oil field auctions, these are contracts/agreements. "Reached a deal" is a very common collocation for Sense 2.
    *   Looking at the previous sentence: "The 10 deals the Iraqi Oil Ministry reached with foreign oil companies..."
    *   Sense 2 ("an agreement between parties") is a broader and more precise fit for "reaching a deal" in a legal/governmental context than just "a particular instance of buying or selling" (Sense 1), although they are very close.
    *   However, "business deal" is listed as a synonym for Sense 1.
    *   Let's re-examine Sense 2: "an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each".
    *   In the context of oil auctions, the "deal" is the contract/agreement reached.
    *   Comparing "trade/business deal" (Sense 1) vs "agreement/bargain" (Sense 2).
    *   Usually, "reach a deal" maps to Sense 2 (the agreement itself).

    *   Sense 1: `deal%1:04:02` (buying/selling)
    *   Sense 2: `deal%1:10:00` (agreement)
    *   The phrase "reached deals" strongly points to the agreement aspect.

    *   Sense 1: "it was a package deal"
    *   Sense 2: "he rose to prominence through a series of shady deals"
    *   The "shady deals" example in Sense 2 aligns well with the "10 deals" and "reached deals" in the text.

    *   Sense 1 is more about the transaction itself.
    *   Sense 2 is more about the agreement/contract.
    *   "Reached a deal" almost always refers to the agreement.

    *   Sense 2 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: field
Target surface form: fields
Context:
Despite concerns about violence and political instability, the Iraqi government managed to attract major oil companies to rebuild its ailing infrastructure during two auctions that concluded Saturday. The 10 deals the Iraqi Oil Ministry reached with foreign oil companies suggest that China, Russia and European oil firms are poised to play a major role in refurbishing Iraq's oil industry, crippled by decades of war and sanctions. American companies walked away with stakes in just two of the 10 auctioned fields. Seven American companies had paid to participate in the second auction, which began Friday. The only one that submitted a bid lost. Two American companies reached deals for <t>fields</t> auctioned in June. The meager representation of American oil giants in Iraq's opening oil industry surprised analysts.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=field%1:15:00:: | definition=a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed | examples=he planted a field of wheat
2. sense_key=field%1:15:04:: | definition=a region where a battle is being (or has been) fought | synonyms=battlefield, battleground, field of battle, field of honor | examples=they made a tour of Civil War battlefields
3. sense_key=field%1:15:01:: | definition=somewhere (away from a studio or office or library or laboratory) where practical work is done or data is collected | examples=anthropologists do much of their work in the field
4. sense_key=field%1:09:00:: | definition=a branch of knowledge | synonyms=discipline, subject, subject area, subject field, field of study, study | examples=in what discipline is his doctorate?; teachers should be well trained in their subject
5. sense_key=field%1:19:00:: | definition=the space around a radiating body within which its electromagnetic oscillations can exert force on another similar body not in contact with it | synonyms=field of force, force field
6. sense_key=field%1:04:00:: | definition=a particular kind of commercial enterprise | synonyms=field of operation, line of business | examples=they are outstanding in their field
7. sense_key=field%1:26:00:: | definition=a particular environment or walk of life | synonyms=sphere, domain, area, orbit, arena | examples=his social sphere is limited; it was a closed area of employment
8. sense_key=field%1:15:02:: | definition=a piece of land prepared for playing a game | synonyms=playing field, athletic field, playing area | examples=the home crowd cheered when Princeton took the field
9. sense_key=field%1:17:00:: | definition=extensive tract of level open land | synonyms=plain, champaign | examples=they emerged from the woods onto a vast open plain; he longed for the fields of his youth
10. sense_key=field%1:14:00:: | definition=(mathematics) a set of elements such that addition and multiplication are commutative and associative and multiplication is distributive over addition and there are two elements 0 and 1 | examples=the set of all rational numbers is a field
11. sense_key=field%1:15:03:: | definition=a region in which active military operations are in progress | synonyms=field of operations, theater, theater of operations, theatre, theatre of operations | examples=the army was in the field awaiting action; he served in the Vietnam theater for three years
12. sense_key=field%1:14:01:: | definition=all of the horses in a particular horse race
13. sense_key=field%1:14:02:: | definition=all the competitors in a particular contest or sporting event
14. sense_key=field%1:15:05:: | definition=a geographic region (land or sea) under which something valuable is found | examples=the diamond fields of South Africa
15. sense_key=field%1:14:03:: | definition=(computer science) a set of one or more adjacent characters comprising a unit of information
16. sense_key=field%1:09:01:: | definition=the area that is visible (as through an optical instrument) | synonyms=field of view
17. sense_key=field%1:06:00:: | definition=a place where planes take off and land | synonyms=airfield, landing field, flying field

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": 14}
```

reasoning_content:
*   Target word: "fields" (plural of "field")
    *   Context: "Two American companies reached deals for <t>fields</t> auctioned in June."
    *   Broader context: The text discusses the Iraqi government attracting oil companies to rebuild infrastructure, auctions for oil industry stakes, and deals reached by foreign oil firms (China, Russia, European, American).

    *   1: Piece of land cleared of trees (agriculture).
    *   2: Region where a battle is fought (battlefield).
    *   3: Practical work/data collection site (fieldwork).
    *   4: Branch of knowledge (discipline).
    *   5: Electromagnetic oscillations (physics).
    *   6: Commercial enterprise (line of business).
    *   7: Environment or walk of life (sphere).
    *   8: Land for playing a game (sports).
    *   9: Extensive tract of level open land (plain).
    *   10: Mathematics (set of elements).
    *   11: Region of active military operations (theater).
    *   12: Horses in a race.
    *   13: Competitors in a contest.
    *   14: Geographic region (land or sea) under which something valuable is found (e.g., diamond fields).
    *   15: Computer science (unit of information).
    *   16: Area visible (field of view).
    *   17: Place where planes take off and land (airfield).

    *   The context is about "oil companies," "oil industry," and "auctioned fields."
    *   In the oil industry, a "field" refers to a geographic area where oil or gas is extracted.
    *   Sense 14: "a geographic region (land or sea) under which something valuable is found | examples=the diamond fields of South Africa."
    *   Oil is definitely "something valuable" found under a geographic region.

    *   Sense 1 (agriculture) - No.
    *   Sense 6 (commercial enterprise) - No, they are auctioning the physical assets (the oil fields), not the "field of operation" in an abstract sense.
    *   Sense 14 (geographic region with valuable resources) - Yes, fits 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: representation
Target surface form: representation
Context:
The 10 deals the Iraqi Oil Ministry reached with foreign oil companies suggest that China, Russia and European oil firms are poised to play a major role in refurbishing Iraq's oil industry, crippled by decades of war and sanctions. American companies walked away with stakes in just two of the 10 auctioned fields. Seven American companies had paid to participate in the second auction, which began Friday. The only one that submitted a bid lost. Two American companies reached deals for fields auctioned in June. The meager <t>representation</t> of American oil giants in Iraq's opening oil industry surprised analysts. Iraq finally opened its doors after six years of war, and instead of U.S. companies, you have Asians and Europeans leading the way, said Ruba Husari, the editor of Iraq Oil Forum, an online news outlet.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=representation%1:09:00:: | definition=a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image | synonyms=mental representation, internal representation
2. sense_key=representation%1:06:00:: | definition=a creation that is a visual or tangible rendering of someone or something
3. sense_key=representation%1:04:01:: | definition=the act of representing; standing in for someone or some group and speaking with authority in their behalf
4. sense_key=representation%1:26:00:: | definition=the state of serving as an official and authorized delegate or agent | synonyms=delegacy, agency
5. sense_key=representation%1:14:00:: | definition=a body of legislators that serve in behalf of some constituency | examples=a Congressional vacancy occurred in the representation from California
6. sense_key=representation%1:10:00:: | definition=a factual statement made by one party in order to induce another party to enter into a contract | examples=the sales contract contains several representations by the vendor
7. sense_key=representation%1:10:01:: | definition=a performance of a play | synonyms=theatrical performance, theatrical, histrionics
8. sense_key=representation%1:10:02:: | definition=a statement of facts and reasons made in appealing or protesting | examples=certain representations were made concerning police brutality
9. sense_key=representation%1:07:00:: | definition=the right of being represented by delegates who have a voice in some legislative body
10. sense_key=representation%1:04:00:: | definition=an activity that stands as an equivalent of something or results in an equivalent

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 word: "representation"
    *   Context: "The meager representation of American oil giants in Iraq's opening oil industry surprised analysts."
    *   Meaning: The text discusses how few American oil companies won deals compared to Chinese, Russian, and European firms. "Meager representation" here refers to the small number or presence of American companies in the industry.

    *   Sense 1: Mental image/idea. (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 2: Visual/tangible rendering. (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 3: The act of representing; standing in for someone or some group and speaking with authority in their behalf. (Close, but usually implies advocacy/speaking for).
    *   Sense 4: State of serving as an official delegate/agent. (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 5: A body of legislators. (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 6: Factual statement in a contract. (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 7: Performance of a play. (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 8: Statement of facts in an appeal/protest. (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 9: Right of being represented in a legislative body. (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 10: An activity that stands as an equivalent. (Incorrect)

    *   Wait, looking at the senses again. None of them perfectly fit "the presence or proportion of a group within a larger group" (which is the common meaning of "representation" in this context).
    *   Let's re-examine Sense 3: "the act of representing; standing in for someone or some group and speaking with authority in their behalf".
    *   Let's re-examine Sense 4: "the state of serving as an official and authorized delegate or agent".
    *   Let's re-examine Sense 10: "an activity that stands as an equivalent of something or results in an equivalent".

    *   Wait, is there a sense I missed? Let's look at the provided list again.
    *   1: mental representation
    *   2: visual rendering
    *   3: act of representing (standing in for/speaking for)
    *   4: state of serving as delegate
    *   5: body of legislators
    *   6: contract statement
    *   7: play performance
    *   8: appeal statement
    *   9: right to be represented (legislative)
    *   10: activity that stands as equivalent

    *   Actually, "representation" in "meager representation of American oil giants" often means the proportion or presence of that group.
    *   If I have to choose from these specific WordNet senses:
        *   Sense 3 is the most general "act of representing".
        *   Sense 4 is about being a delegate.
        *   Sense 5 is about legislators.
        *   Sense 9 is about the right to be represented.

    *   Let's think about "representation" in a sociological or statistical sense (e.g., "under-representation of women in STEM"). This usually maps to the idea of "standing in for" or "being a sample of" the larger group.
    *   Looking at Sense 3 again: "the act of representing; standing in for someone or some group". If American oil giants are "represented" in the industry, they are present as examples or members of their group.

    *   Let's double-check if any other sense fits better.
    *   Sense 10: "an activity that stands as an equivalent of something or results in an equivalent". (No)
    *   Sense 4: "the state of serving as an official and authorized delegate or agent". (No)

    *   In many WordNet versions, "representation" as in "the proportion of a group" is sometimes grouped under the general "act of representing" (Sense 3).

    *   Context: "The meager representation of American oil giants in Iraq's opening oil industry surprised analysts."
    *   Meaning: The small number of American companies present.
    *   Sense 3: "the act of representing; standing in for someone or some group..."
    *   While not a perfect fit (it's more about presence/proportion than "speaking with authority"), it is the closest available sense among the options provided.

    *   Wait, let me look at Sense 4 again: "the state of serving as an official and authorized delegate or agent". No.
    *   Sense 5: "a body of legislators". No.
    *   Sense 9: "the right of being represented". No.

    *   Is it possible it's Sense 3? "Standing in for some group". If the American companies are the "representation" of the US oil industry in Iraq, they are standing in for that group.

    *   Let's re-read Sense 3: "the act of representing; standing in for someone or some group and speaking with authority in their behalf".
    *   Let's re-read Sense 10: "an activity that stands as an equivalent of something or results in an equivalent".

    *   Actually, looking at how WordNet is often structured, "representation" in the sense of "presence" or "proportion" is often a subset of the general "representing" (Sense 3).

    *   Let's check if "representation" could be Sense 4. "The state of serving as an official and authorized delegate or agent". No, the companies aren't delegates.

    *   Let's check Sense 3 again. "Standing in for someone or some group". If the companies are the representation of the US oil industry, they are the ones standing in for it.

    *   Wait, let me search for "meager representation" in a corpus. It almost always means "small number of people/things from a particular group".
    *   If I must choose from the list:
        1. Mental image
        2. Visual rendering
        3. Act of representing/standing in for
        4. State of serving as delegate
        5. Body of legislators
        6. Contract statement
        7. Play
        8. Appeal statement
        9. Right to be represented
        10. Equivalent activity

    *   Sense 3 is the only one that captures the essence of "standing in for" or "being the example of" a group.

    *   Sense 3: "the act of representing; standing in for someone or some group and speaking with authority in their behalf"
    *   Sense 4: "the state of serving as an official and authorized delegate or agent"
    *   Sense 5: "a body of legislators that serve in behalf of some constituency"
    *   Sense 9: "the right of being represented by delegates who have a voice in some legislative body"

    *   Comparing 3 and 4: 3 is more general ("standing in for some group"), while 4 is more specific ("official and authorized delegate"). The oil companies aren't delegates.

    *   Therefore, Sense 3 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: oil
Target surface form: oil
Context:
The 10 deals the Iraqi Oil Ministry reached with foreign oil companies suggest that China, Russia and European oil firms are poised to play a major role in refurbishing Iraq's oil industry, crippled by decades of war and sanctions. American companies walked away with stakes in just two of the 10 auctioned fields. Seven American companies had paid to participate in the second auction, which began Friday. The only one that submitted a bid lost. Two American companies reached deals for fields auctioned in June. The meager representation of American <t>oil</t> giants in Iraq's opening oil industry surprised analysts. Iraq finally opened its doors after six years of war, and instead of U.S. companies, you have Asians and Europeans leading the way, said Ruba Husari, the editor of Iraq Oil Forum, an online news outlet.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=oil%1:27:00:: | definition=a slippery or viscous liquid or liquefiable substance not miscible with water
2. sense_key=oil%1:06:01:: | definition=oil paint containing pigment that is used by an artist | synonyms=oil color, oil colour
3. sense_key=oil%1:27:01:: | definition=a dark oil consisting mainly of hydrocarbons | synonyms=petroleum, crude oil, crude, rock oil, fossil oil
4. sense_key=oil%1:13:00:: | definition=any of a group of liquid edible fats that are obtained from plants | synonyms=vegetable oil

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: "oil"
    *   Target surface form: "oil"
    *   Context: "The meager representation of American <t>oil</t> giants in Iraq's opening oil industry surprised analysts."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  Slippery/viscous liquid not miscible with water (general).
        2.  Oil paint (art).
        3.  Dark oil consisting mainly of hydrocarbons (petroleum/crude oil).
        4.  Liquid edible fats from plants (vegetable oil).

    *   The context mentions "Iraqi Oil Ministry", "foreign oil companies", "refurbishing Iraq's oil industry", "auctioned fields", and "American oil giants".
    *   This clearly refers to the petroleum industry.

    *   Sense 1 is too general.
    *   Sense 2 is about art.
    *   Sense 3 is specifically about petroleum/crude oil.
    *   Sense 4 is about vegetable oil.

    *   Sense 3 is the perfect 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: giant
Target surface form: giants
Context:
The 10 deals the Iraqi Oil Ministry reached with foreign oil companies suggest that China, Russia and European oil firms are poised to play a major role in refurbishing Iraq's oil industry, crippled by decades of war and sanctions. American companies walked away with stakes in just two of the 10 auctioned fields. Seven American companies had paid to participate in the second auction, which began Friday. The only one that submitted a bid lost. Two American companies reached deals for fields auctioned in June. The meager representation of American oil <t>giants</t> in Iraq's opening oil industry surprised analysts. Iraq finally opened its doors after six years of war, and instead of U.S. companies, you have Asians and Europeans leading the way, said Ruba Husari, the editor of Iraq Oil Forum, an online news outlet.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=giant%1:05:00:: | definition=any creature of exceptional size
2. sense_key=giant%1:18:01:: | definition=a person of exceptional importance and reputation | synonyms=colossus, behemoth, heavyweight, titan
3. sense_key=giant%1:14:00:: | definition=an unusually large enterprise | examples=Walton built a retail giant
4. sense_key=giant%1:18:03:: | definition=a very large person; impressive in size or qualities | synonyms=hulk, heavyweight, whale
5. sense_key=giant%1:18:00:: | definition=someone or something that is abnormally large and powerful | synonyms=goliath, behemoth, monster, colossus
6. sense_key=giant%1:18:02:: | definition=an imaginary figure of superhuman size and strength; appears in folklore and fairy tales
7. sense_key=giant%1:17:00:: | definition=a very bright star of large diameter and low density (relative to the Sun) | synonyms=giant star

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: `giant`
    *   Target surface form: `giants`
    *   Context: "The meager representation of American oil <t>giants</t> in Iraq's opening oil industry surprised analysts."
    *   Surrounding context: The text discusses oil companies (China, Russia, European, American) bidding for oil fields in Iraq.

    *   Sense 1: any creature of exceptional size (Biological/General)
    *   Sense 2: a person of exceptional importance and reputation (Person)
    *   Sense 3: an unusually large enterprise (Business/Company) - Example: "Walton built a retail giant"
    *   Sense 4: a very large person; impressive in size or qualities (Person)
    *   Sense 5: someone or something that is abnormally large and powerful (General/Metaphorical)
    *   Sense 6: an imaginary figure of superhuman size and strength (Mythology)
    *   Sense 7: a very bright star of large diameter and low density (Astronomy)

    *   The context refers to "American oil giants".
    *   "Oil giants" refers to large oil companies (enterprises).
    *   Sense 3 specifically defines "giant" as "an unusually large enterprise" and provides the example "retail giant". This matches "oil giants" perfectly.

    *   Sense 2 is for a person.
    *   Sense 5 is more general ("someone or something").
    *   Sense 3 is the most specific and accurate for a large company/enterprise.


[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: analyst
Target surface form: analysts
Context:
The 10 deals the Iraqi Oil Ministry reached with foreign oil companies suggest that China, Russia and European oil firms are poised to play a major role in refurbishing Iraq's oil industry, crippled by decades of war and sanctions. American companies walked away with stakes in just two of the 10 auctioned fields. Seven American companies had paid to participate in the second auction, which began Friday. The only one that submitted a bid lost. Two American companies reached deals for fields auctioned in June. The meager representation of American oil giants in Iraq's opening oil industry surprised <t>analysts</t>. Iraq finally opened its doors after six years of war, and instead of U.S. companies, you have Asians and Europeans leading the way, said Ruba Husari, the editor of Iraq Oil Forum, an online news outlet.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=analyst%1:18:00:: | definition=someone who is skilled at analyzing data
2. sense_key=analyst%1:18:02:: | definition=an expert who studies financial data (on credit or securities or sales or financial patterns etc.) and recommends appropriate business actions
3. sense_key=analyst%1:18:01:: | definition=a licensed practitioner of psychoanalysis | synonyms=psychoanalyst

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: `analyst`
    *   Target surface form: `analysts`
    *   Context: The text discusses oil deals in Iraq, the involvement of foreign oil companies (China, Russia, Europe vs. USA), and the surprising lack of American representation. It mentions that this "surprised <t>analysts</t>."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `analyst%1:18:00::`: someone who is skilled at analyzing data (general).
        2.  `analyst%1:18:02::`: an expert who studies financial data (on credit or securities or sales or financial patterns etc.) and recommends appropriate business actions (financial/business expert).
        3.  `analyst%1:18:01::`: a licensed practitioner of psychoanalysis (psychoanalyst).

    *   The context is about oil industry deals, international business, and geopolitical economic shifts.
    *   The "analysts" mentioned are those observing and interpreting these business/economic trends.
    *   Sense 3 (psychoanalyst) is completely irrelevant.
    *   Sense 1 is a general definition.
    *   Sense 2 specifically refers to experts studying financial data and business actions.

    *   The context involves "deals," "oil companies," "stakes," "auctioned fields," and "oil industry." These are all financial and business-related activities.
    *   People who analyze these specific trends are typically financial or industry analysts.
    *   Sense 2 is more specific and fits the business/financial context better than the general Sense 1.

    *   Sense 1: General data analyst.
    *   Sense 2: Financial/Business analyst.
    *   The context is clearly about business/financial trends in the oil industry. Sense 2 is the most precise 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: door
Target surface form: doors
Context:
American companies walked away with stakes in just two of the 10 auctioned fields. Seven American companies had paid to participate in the second auction, which began Friday. The only one that submitted a bid lost. Two American companies reached deals for fields auctioned in June. The meager representation of American oil giants in Iraq's opening oil industry surprised analysts. Iraq finally opened its <t>doors</t> after six years of war, and instead of U.S. companies, you have Asians and Europeans leading the way, said Ruba Husari, the editor of Iraq Oil Forum, an online news outlet. It will be a long time before anything else will be on offer in Iraq.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=door%1:06:00:: | definition=a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle | examples=he knocked on the door; he slammed the door as he left
2. sense_key=door%1:06:01:: | definition=the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close | synonyms=doorway, room access, threshold | examples=he stuck his head in the doorway
3. sense_key=door%1:07:00:: | definition=anything providing a means of access (or escape) | examples=we closed the door to Haitian immigrants; education is the door to success
4. sense_key=door%1:06:04:: | definition=a structure where people live or work (usually ordered along a street or road) | examples=the office next door; they live two doors up the street from us
5. sense_key=door%1:06:03:: | definition=a room that is entered via a door | examples=his office is the third door down the hall on the left

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: `door`
    *   Target surface form: `doors`
    *   Context: "Iraq finally opened its <t>doors</t> after six years of war, and instead of U.S. companies, you have Asians and Europeans leading the way..."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `door%1:06:00::`: a swinging or sliding barrier (physical door).
        2.  `door%1:06:01::`: the entrance (the space in a wall) (physical doorway).
        3.  `door%1:07:00::`: anything providing a means of access (or escape) (metaphorical/abstract access).
        4.  `door%1:06:04::`: a structure where people live or work (e.g., "next door").
        5.  `door%1:06:03::`: a room that is entered via a door.

    *   The phrase is "Iraq finally opened its doors".
    *   Iraq is a country. A country doesn't have a single physical swinging barrier (sense 1) or a single physical doorway (sense 2).
    *   "Opening doors" in the context of a country allowing foreign companies (oil giants) to enter its market is a metaphorical expression for providing access or opportunity.
    *   Sense 3: "anything providing a means of access (or escape)" fits perfectly. Example: "we closed the door to Haitian immigrants".

    *   Sense 1: Physical barrier. (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 2: Physical entrance space. (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 3: Means of access. (Correct)
    *   Sense 4: House/building. (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 5: Room. (Incorrect)


[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: year
Target surface form: years
Context:
American companies walked away with stakes in just two of the 10 auctioned fields. Seven American companies had paid to participate in the second auction, which began Friday. The only one that submitted a bid lost. Two American companies reached deals for fields auctioned in June. The meager representation of American oil giants in Iraq's opening oil industry surprised analysts. Iraq finally opened its doors after six <t>years</t> of war, and instead of U.S. companies, you have Asians and Europeans leading the way, said Ruba Husari, the editor of Iraq Oil Forum, an online news outlet. It will be a long time before anything else will be on offer in Iraq.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=year%1:28:01:: | definition=a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days | synonyms=twelvemonth, yr | examples=she is 4 years old; in the year 1920
2. sense_key=year%1:28:02:: | definition=a period of time occupying a regular part of a calendar year that is used for some particular activity | examples=a school year
3. sense_key=year%1:28:00:: | definition=the period of time that it takes for a planet (as, e.g., Earth or Mars) to make a complete revolution around the sun | examples=a Martian year takes 687 of our days
4. sense_key=year%1:14:00:: | definition=a body of students who graduate together | synonyms=class | examples=the class of '97; she was in my year at Hoehandle High

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: `year`
    *   Target surface form: `years`
    *   Context: "Iraq finally opened its doors after six <t>years</t> of war..."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `year%1:28:01::`: a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days (standard calendar year).
        2.  `year%1:28:02::`: a period of time occupying a regular part of a calendar year used for some particular activity (e.g., school year).
        3.  `year%1:28:00::`: the period of time for a planet to revolve around the sun (astronomical year).
        4.  `year%1:14:00::`: a body of students who graduate together (class).

    *   The phrase is "six years of war".
    *   This refers to a duration of time consisting of six calendar years.
    *   It is not referring to a school year (sense 2), an astronomical revolution (sense 3), or a graduating class (sense 4).
    *   It fits the definition of a period of 365/366 days (sense 1).

    *   Sense 1: Standard unit of time (365/366 days). Matches "six years of war".
    *   Sense 2: Specific activity period (school year). Not applicable.
    *   Sense 3: Astronomical revolution. Not applicable.
    *   Sense 4: Graduating class. Not applicable.


[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: war
Target surface form: war
Context:
American companies walked away with stakes in just two of the 10 auctioned fields. Seven American companies had paid to participate in the second auction, which began Friday. The only one that submitted a bid lost. Two American companies reached deals for fields auctioned in June. The meager representation of American oil giants in Iraq's opening oil industry surprised analysts. Iraq finally opened its doors after six years of <t>war</t>, and instead of U.S. companies, you have Asians and Europeans leading the way, said Ruba Husari, the editor of Iraq Oil Forum, an online news outlet. It will be a long time before anything else will be on offer in Iraq.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=war%1:04:00:: | definition=the waging of armed conflict against an enemy | synonyms=warfare | examples=thousands of people were killed in the war
2. sense_key=war%1:26:00:: | definition=a legal state created by a declaration of war and ended by official declaration during which the international rules of war apply | synonyms=state of war | examples=war was declared in November but actual fighting did not begin until the following spring
3. sense_key=war%1:04:02:: | definition=an active struggle between competing entities | synonyms=warfare | examples=a price war; a war of wits
4. sense_key=war%1:04:01:: | definition=a concerted campaign to end something that is injurious | examples=the war on poverty; the war against crime

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: `war`
    *   Target surface form: `war`
    *   Context: "Iraq finally opened its doors after six years of <t>war</t>..."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `war%1:04:00::`: the waging of armed conflict against an enemy (synonym: warfare).
        2.  `war%1:26:00::`: a legal state created by a declaration of war... (synonym: state of war).
        3.  `war%1:04:02::`: an active struggle between competing entities (e.g., price war).
        4.  `war%1:04:01::`: a concerted campaign to end something injurious (e.g., war on poverty).

    *   The sentence refers to Iraq opening its doors after "six years of war".
    *   This refers to the actual armed conflict (the Iraq War) that took place.
    *   Sense 1 describes the waging of armed conflict.
    *   Sense 2 describes the legal state of war.
    *   Sense 3 describes non-military struggles (price wars).
    *   Sense 4 describes campaigns against social issues (war on poverty).

    *   The context clearly refers to the military conflict in Iraq.
    *   Sense 1 ("the waging of armed conflict against an enemy") is the most accurate description of the actual fighting and conflict that occurred in Iraq.

    *   Sense 1: Armed conflict. (Fits perfectly)
    *   Sense 2: Legal state. (Too narrow/technical)
    *   Sense 3: Competing entities (metaphorical). (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 4: Campaign against injury. (Incorrect)


[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: u.s.
Target surface form: U.S.
Context:
American companies walked away with stakes in just two of the 10 auctioned fields. Seven American companies had paid to participate in the second auction, which began Friday. The only one that submitted a bid lost. Two American companies reached deals for fields auctioned in June. The meager representation of American oil giants in Iraq's opening oil industry surprised analysts. Iraq finally opened its doors after six years of war, and instead of <t>U.S.</t> companies, you have Asians and Europeans leading the way, said Ruba Husari, the editor of Iraq Oil Forum, an online news outlet. It will be a long time before anything else will be on offer in Iraq.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=u.s.%1:14:00:: | definition=the executive and legislative and judicial branches of the federal government of the United States | synonyms=United States government, United States, U.S. government
2. sense_key=us%1:15:00:: | definition=North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776 | synonyms=United States, United States of America, America, the States, USA

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: `u.s.`
    *   Target surface form: `U.S.`
    *   Context: "...instead of <t>U.S.</t> companies, you have Asians and Europeans leading the way..."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `u.s.%1:14:00::`: The federal government of the United States.
        2.  `us%1:15:00::`: The North American republic (the country/nation).

    *   The phrase is "U.S. companies".
    *   "U.S." here acts as an adjective modifying "companies".
    *   Does "U.S. companies" mean companies owned/operated by the *federal government* (Sense 1) or companies from the *country* of the United States (Sense 2)?
    *   In the context of oil industry auctions in Iraq, "U.S. companies" refers to private or public corporations based in the United States (e.g., ExxonMobil, Chevron), not the U.S. government itself.

    *   Sense 1: Government.
    *   Sense 2: Country/Nation.
    *   "U.S. companies" refers to companies from the country.

    *   Sense 2 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: company
Target surface form: companies
Context:
American companies walked away with stakes in just two of the 10 auctioned fields. Seven American companies had paid to participate in the second auction, which began Friday. The only one that submitted a bid lost. Two American companies reached deals for fields auctioned in June. The meager representation of American oil giants in Iraq's opening oil industry surprised analysts. Iraq finally opened its doors after six years of war, and instead of U.S. <t>companies</t>, you have Asians and Europeans leading the way, said Ruba Husari, the editor of Iraq Oil Forum, an online news outlet. It will be a long time before anything else will be on offer in Iraq.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=company%1:14:01:: | definition=an institution created to conduct business | examples=he only invests in large well-established companies; he started the company in his garage
2. sense_key=company%1:14:03:: | definition=small military unit; usually two or three platoons
3. sense_key=company%1:26:00:: | definition=the state of being with someone | synonyms=companionship, fellowship, society | examples=he missed their company; he enjoyed the society of his friends
4. sense_key=company%1:14:02:: | definition=organization of performers and associated personnel (especially theatrical) | synonyms=troupe | examples=the traveling company all stayed at the same hotel
5. sense_key=company%1:18:00:: | definition=a social or business visitor | synonyms=caller | examples=the room was a mess because he hadn't expected company
6. sense_key=company%1:14:00:: | definition=a social gathering of guests or companions | examples=the house was filled with company when I arrived
7. sense_key=company%1:14:06:: | definition=a band of people associated temporarily in some activity | synonyms=party | examples=they organized a party to search for food; the company of cooks walked into the kitchen
8. sense_key=company%1:14:04:: | definition=crew of a ship including the officers; the whole force or personnel of a ship | synonyms=ship's company
9. sense_key=company%1:14:05:: | definition=a unit of firefighters including their equipment | examples=a hook-and-ladder company

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: `company`
    *   Target surface form: `companies`
    *   Context: "American companies walked away with stakes in just two of the 10 auctioned fields... Seven American companies had paid to participate in the second auction... The meager representation of American oil giants in Iraq's opening oil industry surprised analysts... instead of U.S. <t>companies</t>, you have Asians and Europeans leading the way..."

    *   Sense 1: "an institution created to conduct business" (e.g., large well-established companies).
    *   Sense 2: "small military unit".
    *   Sense 3: "the state of being with someone" (companionship).
    *   Sense 4: "organization of performers" (troupe).
    *   Sense 5: "a social or business visitor" (caller).
    *   Sense 6: "a social gathering of guests or companions".
    *   Sense 7: "a band of people associated temporarily in some activity" (party).
    *   Sense 8: "crew of a ship".
    *   Sense 9: "a unit of firefighters".

    *   The context mentions "stakes in... auctioned fields", "paid to participate in the second auction", "American oil giants", and "Iraq's opening oil industry".
    *   This clearly refers to business entities/corporations involved in the oil industry.

    *   Sense 1 ("an institution created to conduct business") fits 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: editor
Target surface form: editor
Context:
American companies walked away with stakes in just two of the 10 auctioned fields. Seven American companies had paid to participate in the second auction, which began Friday. The only one that submitted a bid lost. Two American companies reached deals for fields auctioned in June. The meager representation of American oil giants in Iraq's opening oil industry surprised analysts. Iraq finally opened its doors after six years of war, and instead of U.S. companies, you have Asians and Europeans leading the way, said Ruba Husari, the <t>editor</t> of Iraq Oil Forum, an online news outlet. It will be a long time before anything else will be on offer in Iraq.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=editor%1:18:00:: | definition=a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine) | synonyms=editor in chief
2. sense_key=editor%1:10:00:: | definition=(computer science) a program designed to perform such editorial functions as rearrangement or modification or deletion of data | synonyms=editor program

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: `editor`
    *   Target surface form: `editor`
    *   Context: "...said Ruba Husari, the editor of Iraq Oil Forum, an online news outlet."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `editor%1:18:00::`: a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine).
        2.  `editor%1:10:00::`: (computer science) a program designed to perform such editorial functions as rearrangement or modification or deletion of data.

    *   The context mentions "Ruba Husari, the editor of Iraq Oil Forum, an online news outlet."
    *   Ruba Husari is a person.
    *   "Iraq Oil Forum" is an "online news outlet."
    *   The role of an editor in a news outlet is to manage the content/publication.

    *   Sense 1 describes a person responsible for editorial aspects of publication (newspaper, magazine, etc.). This fits perfectly.
    *   Sense 2 describes a computer program. This does not fit.

    *   The best sense is index 1.


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

[User]
Target lemma: news
Target surface form: news
Context:
American companies walked away with stakes in just two of the 10 auctioned fields. Seven American companies had paid to participate in the second auction, which began Friday. The only one that submitted a bid lost. Two American companies reached deals for fields auctioned in June. The meager representation of American oil giants in Iraq's opening oil industry surprised analysts. Iraq finally opened its doors after six years of war, and instead of U.S. companies, you have Asians and Europeans leading the way, said Ruba Husari, the editor of Iraq Oil Forum, an online <t>news</t> outlet. It will be a long time before anything else will be on offer in Iraq.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=news%1:10:00:: | definition=information about recent and important events | synonyms=intelligence, tidings, word | examples=they awaited news of the outcome
2. sense_key=news%1:10:01:: | definition=information reported in a newspaper or news magazine | examples=the news of my death was greatly exaggerated
3. sense_key=news%1:10:02:: | definition=a program devoted to current events, often using interviews and commentary | synonyms=news program, news show | examples=we watch the 7 o'clock news every night
4. sense_key=news%1:10:03:: | definition=informal information of any kind that is not previously known to someone | examples=it was news to me
5. sense_key=news%1:07:00:: | definition=the quality of being sufficiently interesting to be reported in news bulletins | synonyms=newsworthiness | examples=the judge conceded the newsworthiness of the trial; he is no longer news in the fashion world

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: `news`
    *   Target surface form: `news`
    *   Context: "...Ruba Husari, the editor of Iraq Oil Forum, an online <t>news</t> outlet."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `news%1:10:00::`: information about recent and important events (intelligence, tidings, word).
        2.  `news%1:10:01::`: information reported in a newspaper or news magazine.
        3.  `news%1:10:02::`: a program devoted to current events (news program, news show).
        4.  `news%1:10:03::`: informal information of any kind not previously known.
        5.  `news%1:07:00::`: the quality of being sufficiently interesting to be reported (newsworthiness).

    *   The phrase is "online news outlet".
    *   A "news outlet" is an organization or platform that provides information about recent and important events.
    *   Sense 1: "information about recent and important events". This is the general meaning of news as a category of information.
    *   Sense 2: "information reported in a newspaper or news magazine". This is more specific to the *content* of the reports.
    *   Sense 3: "a program devoted to current events". This refers to a specific broadcast.
    *   Sense 4: "informal information... not previously known". This is the "that's news to me" sense.
    *   Sense 5: "the quality of being sufficiently interesting" (newsworthiness).

    *   In "news outlet", "news" acts as an attributive noun modifying "outlet".
    *   What kind of outlet is it? An outlet for *news* (information about recent and important events).
    *   Sense 1 is the most general and accurate description of the *type* of information provided by a news outlet.
    *   Sense 2 is too narrow (specifically newspaper/magazine).
    *   Sense 3 is too narrow (specifically a program).
    *   Sense 4 and 5 are completely wrong.

    *   Sense 1: "information about recent and important events".
    *   An "online news outlet" is an outlet that provides "information about recent and important events".

    *   Sense 1: General information about events.
    *   Sense 2: Information *reported* in a specific medium.
    *   Sense 3: A specific program.
    *   Sense 4: Surprise/novelty.
    *   Sense 5: Newsworthiness.

    The term "news outlet" refers to a source of news. "News" here refers to the general concept of current event information. Sense 1 is the best fit.