[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: law
Target surface form: law
Context:
Scalia and Thomas dine with healthcare law challengers as court takes case The day the Supreme Court gathered behind closed doors to consider the politically divisive question of whether it would hear a challenge to President Obama's healthcare law, two of its justices, Antonin Scalia and Clarence Thomas, were feted at a dinner sponsored by the law firm that will argue the case before the high court. The occasion was last Thursday, when all nine justices met for a conference to pour over the petitions for review. One of the cases at issue was a suit brought by 26 states challenging the sweeping healthcare overhaul passed by Congress last year, a law that has been a rallying cry for conservative activists nationwide. The justices agreed to hear the suit; indeed, a landmark 5.5 - hour argument is expected in March, and the outcome is likely to further roil the 2012 presidential race, which will be in full swing by the time the court's decision is released. The lawyer who will stand before the court and argue that the <t>law</t> should be thrown out is likely to be Paul Clement, who served as U.S. solicitor general during the George W. Bush administration. Clement's law firm, Bancroft PLLC, was one of almost two dozen firms that helped sponsor the annual dinner of the Federalist Society, a longstanding group dedicated to advocating conservative legal principles.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=law%1:14:00:: | definition=the collection of rules imposed by authority | synonyms=jurisprudence | examples=civilization presupposes respect for the law; the great problem for jurisprudence to allow freedom while enforcing order
2. sense_key=law%1:10:00:: | definition=legal document setting forth rules governing a particular kind of activity | examples=there is a law against kidnapping
3. sense_key=law%1:09:00:: | definition=a rule or body of rules of conduct inherent in human nature and essential to or binding upon human society | synonyms=natural law
4. sense_key=law%1:09:01:: | definition=a generalization that describes recurring facts or events in nature | synonyms=law of nature | examples=the laws of thermodynamics
5. sense_key=law%1:09:02:: | definition=the branch of philosophy concerned with the law and the principles that lead courts to make the decisions they do | synonyms=jurisprudence, legal philosophy
6. sense_key=law%1:04:00:: | definition=the learned profession that is mastered by graduate study in a law school and that is responsible for the judicial system | synonyms=practice of law | examples=he studied law at Yale
7. sense_key=law%1:14:01:: | definition=the force of policemen and officers | synonyms=police, police force, constabulary | examples=the law came looking for 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}.

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

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `law`
    *   Target surface form: `law`
    *   Context: "...The lawyer who will stand before the court and argue that the <t>law</t> should be thrown out is likely to be Paul Clement..."
    *   Broader context: The text discusses a challenge to President Obama's healthcare law (the Affordable Care Act), a "sweeping healthcare overhaul passed by Congress last year".

    *   Sense 1: `law%1:14:00::` - the collection of rules imposed by authority (jurisprudence). (General concept of law).
    *   Sense 2: `law%1:10:00::` - legal document setting forth rules governing a particular kind of activity (e.g., "a law against kidnapping"). (Specific statute/act).
    *   Sense 3: `law%1:09:00::` - a rule or body of rules of conduct inherent in human nature (natural law).
    *   Sense 4: `law%1:09:01::` - a generalization that describes recurring facts or events in nature (law of nature).
    *   Sense 5: `law%1:09:02::` - the branch of philosophy concerned with the law (jurisprudence/legal philosophy).
    *   Sense 6: `law%1:04:00::` - the learned profession (practice of law).
    *   Sense 7: `law%1:14:01::` - the force of policemen and officers (police).

    *   The context refers to "President Obama's healthcare law" and "a sweeping healthcare overhaul passed by Congress last year".
    *   The specific instance of the word `<t>law</t>` is in the phrase "argue that the law should be thrown out".
    *   This refers to a specific piece of legislation (the Affordable Care Act), which is a legal document/statute setting forth rules.

    *   Sense 1 is too general (the whole system of law).
    *   Sense 2 specifically refers to a "legal document setting forth rules governing a particular kind of activity" (like a statute or an act of Congress). This fits perfectly.
    *   Senses 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 are clearly incorrect based on the context.

    *   The target word "law" refers to the specific healthcare legislation passed by Congress.
    *   Sense 2 matches this definition.


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: dinner
Target surface form: dinner
Context:
The day the Supreme Court gathered behind closed doors to consider the politically divisive question of whether it would hear a challenge to President Obama's healthcare law, two of its justices, Antonin Scalia and Clarence Thomas, were feted at a dinner sponsored by the law firm that will argue the case before the high court. The occasion was last Thursday, when all nine justices met for a conference to pour over the petitions for review. One of the cases at issue was a suit brought by 26 states challenging the sweeping healthcare overhaul passed by Congress last year, a law that has been a rallying cry for conservative activists nationwide. The justices agreed to hear the suit; indeed, a landmark 5.5 - hour argument is expected in March, and the outcome is likely to further roil the 2012 presidential race, which will be in full swing by the time the court's decision is released. The lawyer who will stand before the court and argue that the law should be thrown out is likely to be Paul Clement, who served as U.S. solicitor general during the George W. Bush administration. Clement's law firm, Bancroft PLLC, was one of almost two dozen firms that helped sponsor the annual <t>dinner</t> of the Federalist Society, a longstanding group dedicated to advocating conservative legal principles. Another firm that sponsored the dinner, Jones Day, represents one of the trade associations that challenged the law, the National Federation of Independent Business.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=dinner%1:13:00:: | definition=the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday | examples=dinner will be at 8; on Sundays they had a large dinner when they returned from church
2. sense_key=dinner%1:14:00:: | definition=a party of people assembled to have dinner together | synonyms=dinner party | examples=guests should never be late to a dinner party

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}
```

finish_reason: stop

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

role: assistant

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: "dinner"
    *   Target surface form: "dinner"
    *   Context: "...two of its justices... were feted at a dinner sponsored by the law firm... Clement's law firm... was one of almost two dozen firms that helped sponsor the annual dinner of the Federalist Society... Another firm that sponsored the dinner..."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `dinner%1:13:00::`: the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday.
        2.  `dinner%1:14:00::`: a party of people assembled to have dinner together (synonym: dinner party).

    *   The text mentions justices being "feted at a dinner," "sponsored by the law firm," "annual dinner of the Federalist Society," and "Another firm that sponsored the dinner."
    *   "Feted" implies a celebration or a social event.
    *   "Sponsored by the law firm" and "annual dinner of the Federalist Society" strongly suggest a social gathering/event (a dinner party or banquet) rather than just the act of eating the main meal of the day.
    *   Sense 2 specifically refers to a "party of people assembled to have dinner together" (dinner party), which fits the context of a sponsored event for a society.

    *   Sense 1: Focuses on the meal itself.
    *   Sense 2: Focuses on the social event/gathering.
    *   The context describes a sponsored event ("annual dinner of the Federalist Society"), which is a social gathering.

    *   The best fit is Sense 2.

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: dinner
Target surface form: dinner
Context:
The occasion was last Thursday, when all nine justices met for a conference to pour over the petitions for review. One of the cases at issue was a suit brought by 26 states challenging the sweeping healthcare overhaul passed by Congress last year, a law that has been a rallying cry for conservative activists nationwide. The justices agreed to hear the suit; indeed, a landmark 5.5 - hour argument is expected in March, and the outcome is likely to further roil the 2012 presidential race, which will be in full swing by the time the court's decision is released. The lawyer who will stand before the court and argue that the law should be thrown out is likely to be Paul Clement, who served as U.S. solicitor general during the George W. Bush administration. Clement's law firm, Bancroft PLLC, was one of almost two dozen firms that helped sponsor the annual dinner of the Federalist Society, a longstanding group dedicated to advocating conservative legal principles. Another firm that sponsored the <t>dinner</t>, Jones Day, represents one of the trade associations that challenged the law, the National Federation of Independent Business. Another sponsor was pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Inc, which has an enormous financial stake in the outcome of the litigation.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=dinner%1:13:00:: | definition=the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday | examples=dinner will be at 8; on Sundays they had a large dinner when they returned from church
2. sense_key=dinner%1:14:00:: | definition=a party of people assembled to have dinner together | synonyms=dinner party | examples=guests should never be late to a dinner party

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: `dinner`
    *   Target surface form: `dinner`
    *   Context: "...Clement's law firm, Bancroft PLLC, was one of almost two dozen firms that helped sponsor the annual dinner of the Federalist Society... Another firm that sponsored the <t>dinner</t>, Jones Day..."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `dinner%1:13:00::`: the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday.
        2.  `dinner%1:14:00::`: a party of people assembled to have dinner together (synonym: dinner party).

    *   The text mentions "the annual dinner of the Federalist Society" and that firms "sponsored" the dinner.
    *   Sponsoring a "dinner" in this context (an annual event for a professional/political society) refers to the event/gathering/party, not just the food (the meal) itself.
    *   Sense 1 refers to the meal.
    *   Sense 2 refers to the party/gathering of people.

    *   "Annual dinner" is a common term for a formal social event or banquet.
    *   Sponsorship usually applies to the event (the party/gathering) rather than just the food items.
    *   Sense 2 ("a party of people assembled to have dinner together") fits the context of a sponsored annual event much better than Sense 1 ("the main meal of the day").

    *   Sense 1: Meal.
    *   Sense 2: Event/Party.
    *   Context: "annual dinner of the Federalist Society", "sponsored the dinner".
    *   Conclusion: Sense 2.


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

[User]
Target lemma: law
Target surface form: law
Context:
The occasion was last Thursday, when all nine justices met for a conference to pour over the petitions for review. One of the cases at issue was a suit brought by 26 states challenging the sweeping healthcare overhaul passed by Congress last year, a law that has been a rallying cry for conservative activists nationwide. The justices agreed to hear the suit; indeed, a landmark 5.5 - hour argument is expected in March, and the outcome is likely to further roil the 2012 presidential race, which will be in full swing by the time the court's decision is released. The lawyer who will stand before the court and argue that the law should be thrown out is likely to be Paul Clement, who served as U.S. solicitor general during the George W. Bush administration. Clement's law firm, Bancroft PLLC, was one of almost two dozen firms that helped sponsor the annual dinner of the Federalist Society, a longstanding group dedicated to advocating conservative legal principles. Another firm that sponsored the dinner, Jones Day, represents one of the trade associations that challenged the <t>law</t>, the National Federation of Independent Business. Another sponsor was pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Inc, which has an enormous financial stake in the outcome of the litigation.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=law%1:14:00:: | definition=the collection of rules imposed by authority | synonyms=jurisprudence | examples=civilization presupposes respect for the law; the great problem for jurisprudence to allow freedom while enforcing order
2. sense_key=law%1:10:00:: | definition=legal document setting forth rules governing a particular kind of activity | examples=there is a law against kidnapping
3. sense_key=law%1:09:00:: | definition=a rule or body of rules of conduct inherent in human nature and essential to or binding upon human society | synonyms=natural law
4. sense_key=law%1:09:01:: | definition=a generalization that describes recurring facts or events in nature | synonyms=law of nature | examples=the laws of thermodynamics
5. sense_key=law%1:09:02:: | definition=the branch of philosophy concerned with the law and the principles that lead courts to make the decisions they do | synonyms=jurisprudence, legal philosophy
6. sense_key=law%1:04:00:: | definition=the learned profession that is mastered by graduate study in a law school and that is responsible for the judicial system | synonyms=practice of law | examples=he studied law at Yale
7. sense_key=law%1:14:01:: | definition=the force of policemen and officers | synonyms=police, police force, constabulary | examples=the law came looking for 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}.

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

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `law`
    *   Target surface form: `law`
    *   Context: "...challenging the sweeping healthcare overhaul passed by Congress last year, a law that has been a rallying cry... Another firm that sponsored the dinner, Jones Day, represents one of the trade associations that challenged the <t>law</t>, the National Federation of Independent Business."
    *   Key phrases: "healthcare overhaul passed by Congress", "challenging the law", "thrown out".

    *   Sense 1: `law%1:14:00::` - the collection of rules imposed by authority (jurisprudence). (General concept of law).
    *   Sense 2: `law%1:10:00::` - legal document setting forth rules governing a particular kind of activity (e.g., "a law against kidnapping"). (Specific statute/act).
    *   Sense 3: `law%1:09:00::` - rule/body of rules inherent in human nature (natural law).
    *   Sense 4: `law%1:09:01::` - generalization describing recurring facts in nature (law of nature).
    *   Sense 5: `law%1:09:02::` - branch of philosophy (jurisprudence).
    *   Sense 6: `law%1:04:00::` - learned profession (practice of law).
    *   Sense 7: `law%1:14:01::` - force of policemen (police).

    *   The context refers to a "sweeping healthcare overhaul passed by Congress". This is a specific piece of legislation (a statute or act).
    *   The text mentions "challenging the law" and "the law should be thrown out".
    *   This fits perfectly with Sense 2: "legal document setting forth rules governing a particular kind of activity".

    *   Sense 1 is too broad (the whole system of law).
    *   Sense 2 is specific to a particular law/statute.
    *   The "healthcare overhaul" is a specific act passed by Congress.


[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: sponsor
Target surface form: sponsor
Context:
One of the cases at issue was a suit brought by 26 states challenging the sweeping healthcare overhaul passed by Congress last year, a law that has been a rallying cry for conservative activists nationwide. The justices agreed to hear the suit; indeed, a landmark 5.5 - hour argument is expected in March, and the outcome is likely to further roil the 2012 presidential race, which will be in full swing by the time the court's decision is released. The lawyer who will stand before the court and argue that the law should be thrown out is likely to be Paul Clement, who served as U.S. solicitor general during the George W. Bush administration. Clement's law firm, Bancroft PLLC, was one of almost two dozen firms that helped sponsor the annual dinner of the Federalist Society, a longstanding group dedicated to advocating conservative legal principles. Another firm that sponsored the dinner, Jones Day, represents one of the trade associations that challenged the law, the National Federation of Independent Business. Another <t>sponsor</t> was pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Inc, which has an enormous financial stake in the outcome of the litigation. The dinner was held at a Washington hotel hours after the court's conference over the case.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=sponsor%1:18:00:: | definition=someone who supports or champions something | synonyms=patron, supporter
2. sense_key=sponsor%1:18:01:: | definition=an advocate who presents a person (as for an award or a degree or an introduction etc.) | synonyms=presenter

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: `sponsor`
    *   Target surface form: `sponsor`
    *   Context: "Clement's law firm, Bancroft PLLC, was one of almost two dozen firms that helped sponsor the annual dinner of the Federalist Society... Another firm that sponsored the dinner, Jones Day... Another <t>sponsor</t> was pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Inc..."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `sponsor%1:18:00::`: someone who supports or champions something (synonyms: patron, supporter)
        2.  `sponsor%1:18:01::`: an advocate who presents a person (as for an award or a degree or an introduction etc.) (synonyms: presenter)

    *   The text describes firms (Bancroft PLLC, Jones Day) and a company (Pfizer Inc) that "helped sponsor the annual dinner of the Federalist Society."
    *   In this context, "sponsor" refers to providing financial or other support for an event (the annual dinner).
    *   Sense 1: "someone who supports or champions something" (patron, supporter). This fits the act of sponsoring a dinner.
    *   Sense 2: "an advocate who presents a person (as for an award or a degree or an introduction etc.)". This does not fit, as they are sponsoring a dinner, not presenting a person for an award.

    *   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: giant
Target surface form: giant
Context:
One of the cases at issue was a suit brought by 26 states challenging the sweeping healthcare overhaul passed by Congress last year, a law that has been a rallying cry for conservative activists nationwide. The justices agreed to hear the suit; indeed, a landmark 5.5 - hour argument is expected in March, and the outcome is likely to further roil the 2012 presidential race, which will be in full swing by the time the court's decision is released. The lawyer who will stand before the court and argue that the law should be thrown out is likely to be Paul Clement, who served as U.S. solicitor general during the George W. Bush administration. Clement's law firm, Bancroft PLLC, was one of almost two dozen firms that helped sponsor the annual dinner of the Federalist Society, a longstanding group dedicated to advocating conservative legal principles. Another firm that sponsored the dinner, Jones Day, represents one of the trade associations that challenged the law, the National Federation of Independent Business. Another sponsor was pharmaceutical <t>giant</t> Pfizer Inc, which has an enormous financial stake in the outcome of the litigation. The dinner was held at a Washington hotel hours after the court's conference over the case.

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}.

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

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

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `giant`
    *   Target surface form: `giant`
    *   Context: "Another sponsor was pharmaceutical <t>giant</t> Pfizer Inc, which has an enormous financial stake in the outcome of the litigation."

    *   Sense 1: any creature of exceptional size (biological/mythical creature)
    *   Sense 2: a person of exceptional importance and reputation (metaphorical 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 (physical person)
    *   Sense 5: someone or something that is abnormally large and powerful (general)
    *   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 word "giant" modifies "pharmaceutical" and refers to "Pfizer Inc".
    *   Pfizer Inc is a company (an enterprise).
    *   The context describes it as having an "enormous financial stake".
    *   This fits perfectly with Sense 3: "an unusually large enterprise".

    *   Sense 2 (person of importance) - No, Pfizer is a company.
    *   Sense 5 (something abnormally large and powerful) - This is more general, but Sense 3 is specific to enterprises/businesses.
    *   Sense 3 specifically mentions "retail giant" in the example, which mirrors "pharmaceutical giant".


[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: stake
Context:
One of the cases at issue was a suit brought by 26 states challenging the sweeping healthcare overhaul passed by Congress last year, a law that has been a rallying cry for conservative activists nationwide. The justices agreed to hear the suit; indeed, a landmark 5.5 - hour argument is expected in March, and the outcome is likely to further roil the 2012 presidential race, which will be in full swing by the time the court's decision is released. The lawyer who will stand before the court and argue that the law should be thrown out is likely to be Paul Clement, who served as U.S. solicitor general during the George W. Bush administration. Clement's law firm, Bancroft PLLC, was one of almost two dozen firms that helped sponsor the annual dinner of the Federalist Society, a longstanding group dedicated to advocating conservative legal principles. Another firm that sponsored the dinner, Jones Day, represents one of the trade associations that challenged the law, the National Federation of Independent Business. Another sponsor was pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Inc, which has an enormous financial <t>stake</t> in the outcome of the litigation. The dinner was held at a Washington hotel hours after the court's conference over the case.

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}.

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

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `stake`
    *   Target surface form: `stake`
    *   Context: "...Another sponsor was pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Inc, which has an enormous financial <t>stake</t> in the outcome of the litigation."

    *   Sense 1: (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".
    *   Sense 2: a pole or stake set up to mark something. Synonyms: 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 context says "enormous financial stake in the outcome of the litigation."
    *   Pfizer Inc (a company) has a financial interest/involvement in whether the law is thrown out or not.
    *   This matches Sense 1 ("a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something").

    *   Sense 1: Financial involvement/interest. (Perfect fit)
    *   Sense 2: Marking pole. (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 3: Execution post. (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 4: Gambling bet. (While "financial", it's not a gamble in the betting sense, but a business interest).
    *   Sense 5: Wooden post. (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: dinner
Target surface form: dinner
Context:
The justices agreed to hear the suit; indeed, a landmark 5.5 - hour argument is expected in March, and the outcome is likely to further roil the 2012 presidential race, which will be in full swing by the time the court's decision is released. The lawyer who will stand before the court and argue that the law should be thrown out is likely to be Paul Clement, who served as U.S. solicitor general during the George W. Bush administration. Clement's law firm, Bancroft PLLC, was one of almost two dozen firms that helped sponsor the annual dinner of the Federalist Society, a longstanding group dedicated to advocating conservative legal principles. Another firm that sponsored the dinner, Jones Day, represents one of the trade associations that challenged the law, the National Federation of Independent Business. Another sponsor was pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Inc, which has an enormous financial stake in the outcome of the litigation. The <t>dinner</t> was held at a Washington hotel hours after the court's conference over the case. In attendance was, among others, Mitch McConnell, the Senate's top Republican and an avowed opponent of the healthcare law.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=dinner%1:13:00:: | definition=the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday | examples=dinner will be at 8; on Sundays they had a large dinner when they returned from church
2. sense_key=dinner%1:14:00:: | definition=a party of people assembled to have dinner together | synonyms=dinner party | examples=guests should never be late to a dinner party

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: "dinner"
    *   Target surface form: "dinner"
    *   Context: "Clement's law firm... helped sponsor the annual dinner of the Federalist Society... Another firm that sponsored the dinner... The <t>dinner</t> was held at a Washington hotel hours after the court's conference over the case. In attendance was, among others, Mitch McConnell..."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `dinner%1:13:00::`: the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday.
        2.  `dinner%1:14:00::`: a party of people assembled to have dinner together (synonym: dinner party).

    *   The text mentions "sponsor the annual dinner", "held at a Washington hotel", and "In attendance was... Mitch McConnell".
    *   This describes an event, a gathering of people, a formal occasion (a "dinner party" or gala), rather than just the food/meal itself.
    *   Sense 1 refers to the meal (the food/time of eating).
    *   Sense 2 refers to the social gathering/party.

    *   The context "The dinner was held at a Washington hotel" and "In attendance was..." strongly points to the event/gathering (Sense 2) rather than the meal itself (Sense 1).

    *   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: washington
Target surface form: Washington
Context:
The justices agreed to hear the suit; indeed, a landmark 5.5 - hour argument is expected in March, and the outcome is likely to further roil the 2012 presidential race, which will be in full swing by the time the court's decision is released. The lawyer who will stand before the court and argue that the law should be thrown out is likely to be Paul Clement, who served as U.S. solicitor general during the George W. Bush administration. Clement's law firm, Bancroft PLLC, was one of almost two dozen firms that helped sponsor the annual dinner of the Federalist Society, a longstanding group dedicated to advocating conservative legal principles. Another firm that sponsored the dinner, Jones Day, represents one of the trade associations that challenged the law, the National Federation of Independent Business. Another sponsor was pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Inc, which has an enormous financial stake in the outcome of the litigation. The dinner was held at a <t>Washington</t> hotel hours after the court's conference over the case. In attendance was, among others, Mitch McConnell, the Senate's top Republican and an avowed opponent of the healthcare law.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=washington%1:15:01:: | definition=the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791 | synonyms=Washington D.C., American capital, capital of the United States
2. sense_key=washington%1:15:00:: | definition=a state in northwestern United States on the Pacific | synonyms=Evergreen State, WA
3. sense_key=washington%1:14:00:: | definition=the federal government of the United States | synonyms=Capital
4. sense_key=washington%1:18:00:: | definition=1st President of the United States; commander-in-chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolution (1732-1799) | synonyms=George Washington, President Washington
5. sense_key=washington%1:18:01:: | definition=United States educator who was born a slave but became educated and founded a college at Tuskegee in Alabama (1856-1915) | synonyms=Booker T. Washington, Booker Taliaferro Washington

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: `washington`
    *   Target surface form: `Washington`
    *   Context: "The dinner was held at a <t>Washington</t> hotel hours after the court's conference over the case."
    *   Surrounding context: Mentions "justices", "presidential race", "U.S. solicitor general", "Federalist Society", "Senate's top Republican", "healthcare law". This strongly points to the political center of the US.

    *   Sense 1: The capital city (Washington D.C.).
    *   Sense 2: The state (Washington state).
    *   Sense 3: The federal government (metonymy).
    *   Sense 4: George Washington (person).
    *   Sense 5: Booker T. Washington (person).

    *   The phrase is "a Washington hotel".
    *   Hotels are located in cities or states.
    *   Given the context of the Supreme Court ("justices", "court's conference"), the Senate ("Mitch McConnell"), and the federal government, the hotel is almost certainly located in the capital city, Washington D.C.
    *   Sense 1 refers to the city.
    *   Sense 3 refers to the government. A hotel is not "at a federal government hotel" in the sense of the government being the location; it's in the city. While "Washington" can mean the government, "a Washington hotel" typically refers to the location (the city).

    *   Sense 1: "the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia"
    *   Sense 3: "the federal government of the United States"
    *   "A Washington hotel" -> A hotel in the city of Washington.

    *   Sense 1 is the most precise fit for a location where a hotel would be.


[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: hour
Target surface form: hours
Context:
The justices agreed to hear the suit; indeed, a landmark 5.5 - hour argument is expected in March, and the outcome is likely to further roil the 2012 presidential race, which will be in full swing by the time the court's decision is released. The lawyer who will stand before the court and argue that the law should be thrown out is likely to be Paul Clement, who served as U.S. solicitor general during the George W. Bush administration. Clement's law firm, Bancroft PLLC, was one of almost two dozen firms that helped sponsor the annual dinner of the Federalist Society, a longstanding group dedicated to advocating conservative legal principles. Another firm that sponsored the dinner, Jones Day, represents one of the trade associations that challenged the law, the National Federation of Independent Business. Another sponsor was pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Inc, which has an enormous financial stake in the outcome of the litigation. The dinner was held at a Washington hotel <t>hours</t> after the court's conference over the case. In attendance was, among others, Mitch McConnell, the Senate's top Republican and an avowed opponent of the healthcare law.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=hour%1:28:00:: | definition=a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day | synonyms=hr, 60 minutes | examples=the job will take more than an hour
2. sense_key=hour%1:28:01:: | definition=clock time | synonyms=time of day | examples=the hour is getting late
3. sense_key=hour%1:28:02:: | definition=a special and memorable period | examples=it was their finest hour
4. sense_key=hour%1:07:00:: | definition=distance measured by the time taken to cover it | synonyms=minute | examples=we live an hour from the airport; its just 10 minutes away

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

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

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `hour`
    *   Target surface form: `hours`
    *   Context: "The dinner was held at a Washington hotel <t>hours</t> after the court's conference over the case."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `hour%1:28:00::`: a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day (duration).
        2.  `hour%1:28:01::`: clock time (time of day).
        3.  `hour%1:28:02::`: a special and memorable period.
        4.  `hour%1:07:00::`: distance measured by the time taken to cover it.

    *   The sentence is: "The dinner was held at a Washington hotel hours after the court's conference over the case."
    *   "hours after" indicates a duration of time that has passed since the conference.
    *   It refers to multiple units of 60 minutes.

    *   Sense 1: "a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day" (duration). This fits perfectly. "Hours after" means several periods of 60 minutes after.
    *   Sense 2: "clock time" (e.g., "the hour is getting late"). This doesn't fit.
    *   Sense 3: "a special and memorable period" (e.g., "finest hour"). This doesn't fit.
    *   Sense 4: "distance measured by the time taken to cover it" (e.g., "an hour from the airport"). This doesn't fit.

    *   The word "hours" in "hours after" refers to the duration of time. Sense 1 is the correct definition for a unit of time measurement.


[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: court
Target surface form: court
Context:
The justices agreed to hear the suit; indeed, a landmark 5.5 - hour argument is expected in March, and the outcome is likely to further roil the 2012 presidential race, which will be in full swing by the time the court's decision is released. The lawyer who will stand before the court and argue that the law should be thrown out is likely to be Paul Clement, who served as U.S. solicitor general during the George W. Bush administration. Clement's law firm, Bancroft PLLC, was one of almost two dozen firms that helped sponsor the annual dinner of the Federalist Society, a longstanding group dedicated to advocating conservative legal principles. Another firm that sponsored the dinner, Jones Day, represents one of the trade associations that challenged the law, the National Federation of Independent Business. Another sponsor was pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Inc, which has an enormous financial stake in the outcome of the litigation. The dinner was held at a Washington hotel hours after the <t>court</t>'s conference over the case. In attendance was, among others, Mitch McConnell, the Senate's top Republican and an avowed opponent of the healthcare law.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=court%1:14:00:: | definition=an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business | synonyms=tribunal, judicature
2. sense_key=court%1:06:02:: | definition=a room in which a lawcourt sits | synonyms=courtroom | examples=television cameras were admitted in the courtroom
3. sense_key=court%1:14:01:: | definition=the sovereign and his advisers who are the governing power of a state | synonyms=royal court
4. sense_key=court%1:06:01:: | definition=a specially marked horizontal area within which a game is played | examples=players had to reserve a court in advance
5. sense_key=court%1:18:00:: | definition=Australian woman tennis player who won many major championships (born in 1947) | synonyms=Margaret Court
6. sense_key=court%1:14:02:: | definition=the family and retinue of a sovereign or prince | synonyms=royal court
7. sense_key=court%1:06:03:: | definition=a hotel for motorists; provides direct access from rooms to parking area | synonyms=motor hotel, motor inn, motor lodge, tourist court
8. sense_key=court%1:06:05:: | definition=a tribunal that is presided over by a magistrate or by one or more judges who administer justice according to the laws | synonyms=lawcourt, court of law, court of justice
9. sense_key=court%1:06:04:: | definition=the residence of a sovereign or nobleman | examples=the king will visit the duke's court
10. sense_key=court%1:06:00:: | definition=an area wholly or partly surrounded by walls or buildings | synonyms=courtyard | examples=the house was built around an inner court
11. sense_key=court%1:04:00:: | definition=respectful deference | synonyms=homage | examples=pay court to the emperor

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}
```

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

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `court`
    *   Target surface form: `court`
    *   Context: "The dinner was held at a Washington hotel hours after the <t>court</t>'s conference over the case."
    *   Surrounding context: The text discusses justices, a suit, a landmark argument, a presidential race, a lawyer (Paul Clement), the U.S. solicitor general, legal principles, trade associations challenging a law, and litigation.

    *   1: `court%1:14:00::` - an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business (synonyms: tribunal, judicature)
    *   2: `court%1:06:02::` - a room in which a lawcourt sits (synonym: courtroom)
    *   3: `court%1:14:01::` - the sovereign and his advisers (royal court)
    *   4: `court%1:06:01::` - a specially marked horizontal area for a game (e.g., tennis court)
    *   5: `court%1:18:00::` - Margaret Court (tennis player)
    *   6: `court%1:14:02::` - the family and retinue of a sovereign (royal court)
    *   7: `court%1:06:03::` - a hotel for motorists (motor hotel)
    *   8: `court%1:06:05::` - a tribunal that is presided over by a magistrate or by one or more judges who administer justice according to the laws (synonyms: lawcourt, court of law, court of justice)
    *   9: `court%1:06:04::` - the residence of a sovereign or nobleman
    *   10: `court%1:06:00::` - an area surrounded by walls (courtyard)
    *   11: `court%1:04:00::` - respectful deference (homage)

    *   The context refers to "the court's conference over the case."
    *   The "court" here refers to the judicial body (the justices) deciding a legal case.
    *   Sense 1: "an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business"
    *   Sense 8: "a tribunal that is presided over by a magistrate or by one or more judges who administer justice according to the laws"

    *   Sense 1 focuses on the *assembly* (the people/process of conducting business).
    *   Sense 8 focuses on the *tribunal* (the institution/entity that administers justice).
    *   In "the court's conference over the case," the "court" refers to the judicial body as an entity or the group of judges.
    *   Looking at the synonyms:
        *   Sense 1: tribunal, judicature
        *   Sense 8: lawcourt, court of law, court of justice
    *   Usually, "the court" in the context of a legal case (like the Supreme Court) refers to the institution/tribunal (Sense 8). However, Sense 1 ("an assembly... to conduct judicial business") also fits.
    *   Let's re-examine the context: "The justices agreed to hear the suit... the court's decision is released... The lawyer who will stand before the court... the court's conference over the case."
    *   In legal terminology, "the Court" (often capitalized) refers to the judicial body/institution.
    *   Comparing Sense 1 and Sense 8:
        *   Sense 1: "an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business"
        *   Sense 8: "a tribunal that is presided over by a magistrate or by one or more judges who administer justice according to the laws"
    *   Sense 8 is the more standard definition for a "court of law." Sense 1 is slightly more specific to the *act* of assembling.
    *   Wait, let's look at the WordNet hierarchy if possible (though not provided). Usually, "court of law" is the primary sense for this usage.
    *   Let's check the synonyms again. Sense 8 has "lawcourt, court of law, court of justice." Sense 1 has "tribunal, judicature."
    *   "The court's conference" refers to the meeting of the judges. This fits both, but Sense 8 is the broader, more common term for the judicial body.

    *   Sense 1: assembly to conduct business.
    *   Sense 8: tribunal that administers justice.
    *   In the phrase "the court's conference," the "court" is the entity (the tribunal) holding the conference.
    *   Most WSD datasets map "the court" in this context to the "court of law" sense.

    *   Sense 8: `court%1:06:05::` (tribunal/lawcourt)
    *   Sense 1: `court%1:14:00::` (assembly/tribunal)
    *   Looking closely at the definitions:
        *   Sense 1: "an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business"
        *   Sense 8: "a tribunal that is presided over by a magistrate or by one or more judges who administer justice according to the laws"
    *   The "court's conference" is a meeting of the judges. The "court" here is the body of judges. Sense 8 is the most comprehensive definition for the judicial institution.

    *   Sense 1: assembly (tribunal, judicature)
    *   Sense 8: tribunal (lawcourt, court of law)
    *   In many WordNet versions, these are very close. However, Sense 8 is the standard "court of law."

    *   "The justices agreed to hear the suit..."
    *   "...the court's decision is released."
    *   "...stand before the court..."
    *   "...the court's conference over the case."
    *   All these refer to the judicial body. Sense 8 is the most fitting.


[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: conference
Target surface form: conference
Context:
The justices agreed to hear the suit; indeed, a landmark 5.5 - hour argument is expected in March, and the outcome is likely to further roil the 2012 presidential race, which will be in full swing by the time the court's decision is released. The lawyer who will stand before the court and argue that the law should be thrown out is likely to be Paul Clement, who served as U.S. solicitor general during the George W. Bush administration. Clement's law firm, Bancroft PLLC, was one of almost two dozen firms that helped sponsor the annual dinner of the Federalist Society, a longstanding group dedicated to advocating conservative legal principles. Another firm that sponsored the dinner, Jones Day, represents one of the trade associations that challenged the law, the National Federation of Independent Business. Another sponsor was pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Inc, which has an enormous financial stake in the outcome of the litigation. The dinner was held at a Washington hotel hours after the court's <t>conference</t> over the case. In attendance was, among others, Mitch McConnell, the Senate's top Republican and an avowed opponent of the healthcare law.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=conference%1:14:00:: | definition=a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
2. sense_key=conference%1:14:01:: | definition=an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members | synonyms=league
3. sense_key=conference%1:10:00:: | definition=a discussion among participants who have an agreed (serious) topic | synonyms=group discussion

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: `conference`
    *   Target surface form: `conference`
    *   Context: "The dinner was held at a Washington hotel hours after the court's <t>conference</t> over the case."
    *   Surrounding context: The text discusses a legal case (suit, argument, court's decision, lawyer, solicitor general, litigation). The "court's conference over the case" refers to the justices meeting privately to discuss the case and vote.

    *   Sense 1: `conference%1:14:00::` - a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda).
    *   Sense 2: `conference%1:14:01::` - an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members (synonym: league).
    *   Sense 3: `conference%1:10:00::` - a discussion among participants who have an agreed (serious) topic (synonym: group discussion).

    *   Sense 2 (sports league) is clearly incorrect.
    *   Sense 1 (prearranged meeting for consultation/exchange/discussion, often formal) vs. Sense 3 (discussion among participants with a serious topic).
    *   In the context of the US Supreme Court (which is implied by "justices", "solicitor general", "court's decision"), a "conference" is a specific, formal, prearranged meeting where the justices discuss the case and vote.
    *   Sense 1 emphasizes the *meeting* (the event/gathering) and the *formal agenda*.
    *   Sense 3 emphasizes the *discussion* itself.
    *   "The court's conference over the case" refers to the meeting held by the justices.

    *   Sense 1: "a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)"
    *   Sense 3: "a discussion among participants who have an agreed (serious) topic"
    *   The phrase "the court's conference" typically refers to the formal meeting of the justices. Sense 1 fits the "formal agenda" and "prearranged meeting" aspect better than the more general "discussion" in Sense 3.

    *   Wait, let me re-evaluate. In legal terminology, a "conference" of the court is the meeting where they deliberate.
    *   Sense 1: prearranged meeting for consultation... (formal agenda).
    *   Sense 3: discussion among participants... (serious topic).
    *   Usually, "conference" as a noun referring to the event is Sense 1. Sense 3 is more about the act of discussing.
    *   Looking at the context: "hours after the court's conference over the case." This refers to the event/meeting.

    *   Sense 1: `conference%1:14:00` (meeting)
    *   Sense 3: `conference%1:10:00` (discussion)
    *   The court's conference is a formal meeting. Sense 1 is the most precise fit for a formal, prearranged meeting.

    *   Sense 1: `conference%1:14:00`
    *   Sense 2: `conference%1:14:01`
    *   Sense 3: `conference%1:10:00`
    *   The index for `conference%1:14:00` is 1.
    *   The index for `conference%1:14:01` is 2.
    *   The index for `conference%1:10:00` is 3.

    *   Is it a "discussion" (3) or a "meeting" (1)?
    *   "The court's conference" is the meeting.
    *   Sense 1: "a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)"
    *   Sense 3: "a discussion among participants who have an agreed (serious) topic"
    *   The Supreme Court conference is a highly structured, prearranged meeting. Sense 1 is the better 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: case
Target surface form: case
Context:
The justices agreed to hear the suit; indeed, a landmark 5.5 - hour argument is expected in March, and the outcome is likely to further roil the 2012 presidential race, which will be in full swing by the time the court's decision is released. The lawyer who will stand before the court and argue that the law should be thrown out is likely to be Paul Clement, who served as U.S. solicitor general during the George W. Bush administration. Clement's law firm, Bancroft PLLC, was one of almost two dozen firms that helped sponsor the annual dinner of the Federalist Society, a longstanding group dedicated to advocating conservative legal principles. Another firm that sponsored the dinner, Jones Day, represents one of the trade associations that challenged the law, the National Federation of Independent Business. Another sponsor was pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Inc, which has an enormous financial stake in the outcome of the litigation. The dinner was held at a Washington hotel hours after the court's conference over the <t>case</t>. In attendance was, among others, Mitch McConnell, the Senate's top Republican and an avowed opponent of the healthcare law.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=case%1:11:00:: | definition=an occurrence of something | synonyms=instance, example | examples=it was a case of bad judgment; another instance occurred yesterday
2. sense_key=case%1:26:00:: | definition=a special set of circumstances | synonyms=event | examples=in that event, the first possibility is excluded; it may rain in which case the picnic will be canceled
3. sense_key=case%1:04:00:: | definition=a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy | synonyms=lawsuit, suit, cause, causa | examples=the family brought suit against the landlord
4. sense_key=case%1:09:00:: | definition=the actual state of things | examples=that was not the case
5. sense_key=case%1:06:00:: | definition=a portable container for carrying several objects | examples=the musicians left their instrument cases backstage
6. sense_key=case%1:18:03:: | definition=a person requiring professional services | examples=a typical case was the suburban housewife described by a marriage counselor
7. sense_key=case%1:18:02:: | definition=a person who is subjected to experimental or other observational procedures; someone who is an object of investigation | synonyms=subject, guinea pig | examples=the subjects for this investigation were selected randomly; the cases that we studied were drawn from two different communities
8. sense_key=case%1:10:02:: | definition=a problem requiring investigation | examples=Perry Mason solved the case of the missing heir
9. sense_key=case%1:10:01:: | definition=a statement of facts and reasons used to support an argument | examples=he stated his case clearly
10. sense_key=case%1:23:00:: | definition=the quantity contained in a case | synonyms=caseful
11. sense_key=case%1:10:00:: | definition=nouns or pronouns or adjectives (often marked by inflection) related in some way to other words in a sentence | synonyms=grammatical case
12. sense_key=case%1:26:02:: | definition=a specific state of mind that is temporary | examples=a case of the jitters
13. sense_key=case%1:18:04:: | definition=a person of a specified kind (usually with many eccentricities) | synonyms=character, eccentric, type | examples=a real character; a strange character
14. sense_key=case%1:10:03:: | definition=a specific size and style of type within a type family | synonyms=font, fount, typeface, face
15. sense_key=case%1:08:00:: | definition=an enveloping structure or covering enclosing an animal or plant organ or part | synonyms=sheath
16. sense_key=case%1:06:06:: | definition=the housing or outer covering of something | synonyms=shell, casing | examples=the clock has a walnut case
17. sense_key=case%1:06:07:: | definition=the enclosing frame around a door or window opening | synonyms=casing | examples=the casings had rotted away and had to be replaced
18. sense_key=case%1:06:03:: | definition=(printing) the receptacle in which a compositor has his type, which is divided into compartments for the different letters, spaces, or numbers | synonyms=compositor's case, typesetter's case | examples=for English, a compositor will ordinarily have two such cases, the upper case containing the capitals and the lower case containing the small letters
19. sense_key=case%1:06:02:: | definition=bed linen consisting of a cover for a pillow | synonyms=pillowcase, slip, pillow slip | examples=the burglar carried his loot in a pillowcase
20. sense_key=case%1:06:01:: | definition=a glass container used to store and display items in a shop or museum or home | synonyms=display case, showcase, vitrine

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: "case"
    *   Context: "The dinner was held at a Washington hotel hours after the court's conference over the <t>case</t>."
    *   Surrounding context: "The justices agreed to hear the suit", "landmark 5.5 - hour argument", "court's decision", "lawyer who will stand before the court", "litigation", "healthcare law".

    *   Sense 1: occurrence of something (instance, example)
    *   Sense 2: special set of circumstances (event)
    *   Sense 3: comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law (lawsuit, suit, cause)
    *   Sense 4: actual state of things
    *   Sense 5: portable container
    *   Sense 6: person requiring professional services
    *   Sense 7: person subjected to experimental procedures
    *   Sense 8: problem requiring investigation (detective case)
    *   Sense 9: statement of facts and reasons to support an argument
    *   Sense 10: quantity contained in a case
    *   Sense 11: grammatical case
    *   Sense 12: specific state of mind (jitters)
    *   Sense 13: person of a specified kind (eccentric)
    *   Sense 14: size and style of type (font)
    *   Sense 15: enveloping structure (sheath)
    *   Sense 16: housing or outer covering (shell)
    *   Sense 17: enclosing frame around a door/window
    *   Sense 18: printing receptacle
    *   Sense 19: pillowcase
    *   Sense 20: glass container (showcase)

    *   The context is heavily legal: "justices", "suit", "court's decision", "lawyer", "litigation", "healthcare law".
    *   The phrase "the court's conference over the case" refers to the legal proceeding/lawsuit being discussed.
    *   Sense 3 ("a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy") fits perfectly. Synonyms include "lawsuit" and "suit", both of which appear in the text ("The justices agreed to hear the suit").

    *   Sense 8 (problem requiring investigation) is more for detectives.
    *   Sense 9 (statement of facts) is about the argument itself, not the whole proceeding.
    *   Sense 3 is the most accurate for a court case.


[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: attendance
Target surface form: attendance
Context:
The lawyer who will stand before the court and argue that the law should be thrown out is likely to be Paul Clement, who served as U.S. solicitor general during the George W. Bush administration. Clement's law firm, Bancroft PLLC, was one of almost two dozen firms that helped sponsor the annual dinner of the Federalist Society, a longstanding group dedicated to advocating conservative legal principles. Another firm that sponsored the dinner, Jones Day, represents one of the trade associations that challenged the law, the National Federation of Independent Business. Another sponsor was pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Inc, which has an enormous financial stake in the outcome of the litigation. The dinner was held at a Washington hotel hours after the court's conference over the case. In <t>attendance</t> was, among others, Mitch McConnell, the Senate's top Republican and an avowed opponent of the healthcare law. The featured guests at the dinner? Scalia and Thomas.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=attendance%1:04:00:: | definition=the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.) | synonyms=attending
2. sense_key=attendance%1:28:00:: | definition=the frequency with which a person is present | examples=a student's attendance is an important factor in her grade
3. sense_key=attendance%1:14:00:: | definition=the number of people that are present | examples=attendance was up by 50 per cent

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: "attendance"
    *   Target surface form: "attendance"
    *   Context: "In <t>attendance</t> was, among others, Mitch McConnell..."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `attendance%1:04:00`: the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)
        2.  `attendance%1:28:00`: the frequency with which a person is present
        3.  `attendance%1:14:00`: the number of people that are present

    *   The sentence is: "In attendance was, among others, Mitch McConnell..."
    *   This phrase "In attendance" is a common idiom meaning "present".
    *   It refers to the state or act of being present at the dinner.

    *   Sense 1: "the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)" - This fits well. "In attendance" describes the state/act of being present.
    *   Sense 2: "the frequency with which a person is present" - This does not fit. It's not talking about how often Mitch McConnell attends dinners.
    *   Sense 3: "the number of people that are present" - This does not fit. It's not saying "The attendance was 100 people."

    *   "In attendance" is a prepositional phrase where "attendance" refers to the state or act of being present.
    *   Sense 1 specifically defines it as "the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)".

    *   Sense 1: Act of being present.
    *   Sense 2: Frequency.
    *   Sense 3: Number of people.
    *   The context "In attendance was... Mitch McConnell" clearly refers to the act/state of being present.


[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: senate
Target surface form: Senate
Context:
The lawyer who will stand before the court and argue that the law should be thrown out is likely to be Paul Clement, who served as U.S. solicitor general during the George W. Bush administration. Clement's law firm, Bancroft PLLC, was one of almost two dozen firms that helped sponsor the annual dinner of the Federalist Society, a longstanding group dedicated to advocating conservative legal principles. Another firm that sponsored the dinner, Jones Day, represents one of the trade associations that challenged the law, the National Federation of Independent Business. Another sponsor was pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Inc, which has an enormous financial stake in the outcome of the litigation. The dinner was held at a Washington hotel hours after the court's conference over the case. In attendance was, among others, Mitch McConnell, the <t>Senate</t>'s top Republican and an avowed opponent of the healthcare law. The featured guests at the dinner? Scalia and Thomas.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=senate%1:14:00:: | definition=assembly possessing high legislative powers
2. sense_key=senate%1:14:01:: | definition=the upper house of the United States Congress | synonyms=United States Senate, U.S. Senate

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: `senate`
    *   Target surface form: `Senate`
    *   Context: "...In attendance was, among others, Mitch McConnell, the <t>Senate</t>'s top Republican and an avowed opponent of the healthcare law."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `senate%1:14:00::`: assembly possessing high legislative powers (general)
        2.  `senate%1:14:01::`: the upper house of the United States Congress (specific to US)

    *   The context mentions "Mitch McConnell", "U.S. solicitor general", "George W. Bush administration", "Washington hotel", and "healthcare law".
    *   Mitch McConnell is a well-known US Senator and former leader of the Republican party in the US Senate.
    *   The context explicitly refers to the US political system.

    *   Sense 1 is a general definition of a senate.
    *   Sense 2 is the specific definition for the United States Senate.
    *   Given the explicit references to US politics (Mitch McConnell, US solicitor general, Washington), Sense 2 is the most precise and accurate fit.

    *   The target is "the Senate's top Republican". In the context of Mitch McConnell and US politics, this refers specifically to the US Senate.


[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: opponent
Target surface form: opponent
Context:
The lawyer who will stand before the court and argue that the law should be thrown out is likely to be Paul Clement, who served as U.S. solicitor general during the George W. Bush administration. Clement's law firm, Bancroft PLLC, was one of almost two dozen firms that helped sponsor the annual dinner of the Federalist Society, a longstanding group dedicated to advocating conservative legal principles. Another firm that sponsored the dinner, Jones Day, represents one of the trade associations that challenged the law, the National Federation of Independent Business. Another sponsor was pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Inc, which has an enormous financial stake in the outcome of the litigation. The dinner was held at a Washington hotel hours after the court's conference over the case. In attendance was, among others, Mitch McConnell, the Senate's top Republican and an avowed <t>opponent</t> of the healthcare law. The featured guests at the dinner? Scalia and Thomas.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=opponent%1:18:02:: | definition=a contestant that you are matched against | synonyms=opposition, opposite
2. sense_key=opponent%1:18:00:: | definition=someone who offers opposition | synonyms=adversary, antagonist, opposer, resister

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: `opponent`
    *   Target surface form: `opponent`
    *   Context: "...Mitch McConnell, the Senate's top Republican and an avowed <t>opponent</t> of the healthcare law."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `opponent%1:18:02::`: a contestant that you are matched against (synonyms: opposition, opposite)
        2.  `opponent%1:18:00::`: someone who offers opposition (synonyms: adversary, antagonist, opposer, resister)

    *   The context describes Mitch McConnell as an "avowed opponent of the healthcare law."
    *   Is he a "contestant matched against" the law (like in a sports match or a specific game)? No.
    *   Is he "someone who offers opposition" to the law? Yes. He opposes the legislation.

    *   Sense 1 refers to a direct competitor or contestant (e.g., in a tennis match or a debate).
    *   Sense 2 refers to someone who disagrees with or resists a policy, idea, or person.

    *   Sense 2 fits perfectly.

    *   The user wants a JSON object `{"sense_index": X}`.
    *   Sense 2 corresponds to index 2.


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

[User]
Target lemma: guest
Target surface form: guests
Context:
Clement's law firm, Bancroft PLLC, was one of almost two dozen firms that helped sponsor the annual dinner of the Federalist Society, a longstanding group dedicated to advocating conservative legal principles. Another firm that sponsored the dinner, Jones Day, represents one of the trade associations that challenged the law, the National Federation of Independent Business. Another sponsor was pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Inc, which has an enormous financial stake in the outcome of the litigation. The dinner was held at a Washington hotel hours after the court's conference over the case. In attendance was, among others, Mitch McConnell, the Senate's top Republican and an avowed opponent of the healthcare law. The featured <t>guests</t> at the dinner? Scalia and Thomas. It's nothing new: The two justices have been attending Federalist Society events for years.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=guest%1:18:00:: | definition=a visitor to whom hospitality is extended | synonyms=invitee
2. sense_key=guest%1:18:02:: | definition=United States journalist (born in England) noted for his syndicated homey verse (1881-1959) | synonyms=Edgar Guest, Edgar Albert Guest
3. sense_key=guest%1:18:01:: | definition=a customer of a hotel or restaurant etc.
4. sense_key=guest%1:06:00:: | definition=(computer science) any computer that is hooked up to a computer network | synonyms=node, client

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: `guest`
    *   Target surface form: `guests`
    *   Context: "The featured <t>guests</t> at the dinner? Scalia and Thomas."
    *   Surrounding context: A dinner sponsored by law firms and pharmaceutical companies, attended by Mitch McConnell, Scalia, and Thomas.

    *   Sense 1: `guest%1:18:00::` - a visitor to whom hospitality is extended (synonym: invitee).
    *   Sense 2: `guest%1:18:02::` - United States journalist (Edgar Guest).
    *   Sense 3: `guest%1:18:01::` - a customer of a hotel or restaurant etc.
    *   Sense 4: `guest%1:06:00::` - (computer science) any computer hooked up to a network.

    *   The context describes people (Scalia and Thomas) attending a dinner.
    *   They are "featured guests," meaning they were invited as special visitors.
    *   Sense 1 (visitor to whom hospitality is extended/invitee) fits perfectly.
    *   Sense 2 (the journalist) is a proper noun and doesn't fit.
    *   Sense 3 (customer of a hotel/restaurant) is too specific to a commercial transaction; while the dinner was at a hotel, Scalia and Thomas were invited guests of the Federalist Society, not customers paying for a meal.
    *   Sense 4 (computer science) is completely irrelevant.

    *   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: dinner
Target surface form: dinner
Context:
Clement's law firm, Bancroft PLLC, was one of almost two dozen firms that helped sponsor the annual dinner of the Federalist Society, a longstanding group dedicated to advocating conservative legal principles. Another firm that sponsored the dinner, Jones Day, represents one of the trade associations that challenged the law, the National Federation of Independent Business. Another sponsor was pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Inc, which has an enormous financial stake in the outcome of the litigation. The dinner was held at a Washington hotel hours after the court's conference over the case. In attendance was, among others, Mitch McConnell, the Senate's top Republican and an avowed opponent of the healthcare law. The featured guests at the <t>dinner</t>? Scalia and Thomas. It's nothing new: The two justices have been attending Federalist Society events for years.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=dinner%1:13:00:: | definition=the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday | examples=dinner will be at 8; on Sundays they had a large dinner when they returned from church
2. sense_key=dinner%1:14:00:: | definition=a party of people assembled to have dinner together | synonyms=dinner party | examples=guests should never be late to a dinner party

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: `dinner`
    *   Target surface form: `dinner`
    *   Context: The text describes an "annual dinner of the Federalist Society," sponsored by law firms and Pfizer, held at a Washington hotel, attended by Mitch McConnell, Scalia, and Thomas.
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `dinner%1:13:00::`: the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday.
        2.  `dinner%1:14:00::`: a party of people assembled to have dinner together (synonym: dinner party).

    *   The context refers to an "annual dinner," "sponsored the dinner," "The dinner was held at a Washington hotel," and "The featured guests at the dinner."
    *   This describes an event/gathering (a party of people assembled) rather than just the food/meal itself.
    *   Sense 2 specifically mentions "a party of people assembled to have dinner together" and "dinner party."
    *   Sense 1 refers to the meal itself.

    *   The context emphasizes the event, the sponsors, the location (hotel), and the guests. This aligns perfectly with the concept of a "dinner party" or a formal gathering.

    *   Sense 1: Meal.
    *   Sense 2: Event/Party.
    *   The context is clearly about the event.


[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: justice
Target surface form: justices
Context:
Another firm that sponsored the dinner, Jones Day, represents one of the trade associations that challenged the law, the National Federation of Independent Business. Another sponsor was pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Inc, which has an enormous financial stake in the outcome of the litigation. The dinner was held at a Washington hotel hours after the court's conference over the case. In attendance was, among others, Mitch McConnell, the Senate's top Republican and an avowed opponent of the healthcare law. The featured guests at the dinner? Scalia and Thomas. It's nothing new: The two <t>justices</t> have been attending Federalist Society events for years. And it's nothing that runs afoul of ethics rules.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=justice%1:07:00:: | definition=the quality of being just or fair | synonyms=justness
2. sense_key=justice%1:04:00:: | definition=judgment involved in the determination of rights and the assignment of rewards and punishments
3. sense_key=justice%1:18:00:: | definition=a public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court of justice | synonyms=judge, jurist
4. sense_key=justice%1:14:00:: | definition=the United States federal department responsible for enforcing federal laws (including the enforcement of all civil rights legislation); created in 1870 | synonyms=Department of Justice, Justice Department, DoJ

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: `justice`
    *   Target surface form: `justices`
    *   Context: "The featured guests at the dinner? Scalia and Thomas. It's nothing new: The two <t>justices</t> have been attending Federalist Society events for years."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `justice%1:07:00::` (quality of being just/fair)
        2.  `justice%1:04:00::` (judgment in determination of rights)
        3.  `justice%1:18:00::` (public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court of justice; judge, jurist)
        4.  `justice%1:14:00::` (US federal department)

    *   The sentence mentions "Scalia and Thomas" as the featured guests.
    *   It refers to them as "The two <t>justices</t>".
    *   Scalia and Thomas are well-known Supreme Court Justices (judges).
    *   The context mentions "court's conference", "litigation", and "Federalist Society events".

    *   Sense 1 (quality of being just) - Incorrect.
    *   Sense 2 (judgment) - Incorrect.
    *   Sense 3 (public official/judge) - Correct. Scalia and Thomas are judges.
    *   Sense 4 (Department of Justice) - Incorrect.

    *   The target word "justices" refers to the people (Scalia and Thomas), which fits the definition of a public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court.


[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: event
Target surface form: events
Context:
Another firm that sponsored the dinner, Jones Day, represents one of the trade associations that challenged the law, the National Federation of Independent Business. Another sponsor was pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Inc, which has an enormous financial stake in the outcome of the litigation. The dinner was held at a Washington hotel hours after the court's conference over the case. In attendance was, among others, Mitch McConnell, the Senate's top Republican and an avowed opponent of the healthcare law. The featured guests at the dinner? Scalia and Thomas. It's nothing new: The two justices have been attending Federalist Society <t>events</t> for years. And it's nothing that runs afoul of ethics rules.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=event%1:03:00:: | definition=something that happens at a given place and time
2. sense_key=event%1:26:00:: | definition=a special set of circumstances | synonyms=case | examples=in that event, the first possibility is excluded; it may rain in which case the picnic will be canceled
3. sense_key=event%1:19:00:: | definition=a phenomenon located at a single point in space-time; the fundamental observational entity in relativity theory
4. sense_key=event%1:19:01:: | definition=a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon | synonyms=consequence, effect, outcome, result, issue, upshot | examples=the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise; his decision had depressing consequences for business

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: `event`
    *   Target surface form: `events`
    *   Context: "The two justices have been attending Federalist Society <t>events</t> for years."
    *   Surrounding context: Mentions a dinner sponsored by firms, attendance by politicians and justices, and the Federalist Society.

    *   Sense 1: `something that happens at a given place and time` (e.g., a party, a conference, a dinner).
    *   Sense 2: `a special set of circumstances` (synonym: case; e.g., "in that event").
    *   Sense 3: `a phenomenon located at a single point in space-time` (physics/relativity theory).
    *   Sense 4: `a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon` (synonym: consequence, effect).

    *   The context describes a "dinner" (which is a type of event) and says the justices have been attending "Federalist Society events".
    *   This clearly refers to organized gatherings, meetings, or functions.
    *   Sense 1 ("something that happens at a given place and time") fits perfectly.
    *   Sense 2 (circumstances/case) does not fit.
    *   Sense 3 (relativity theory) does not fit.
    *   Sense 4 (consequence/result) does not fit.

    *   Sense 1 is the correct choice.


[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: years
Target surface form: years
Context:
Another firm that sponsored the dinner, Jones Day, represents one of the trade associations that challenged the law, the National Federation of Independent Business. Another sponsor was pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Inc, which has an enormous financial stake in the outcome of the litigation. The dinner was held at a Washington hotel hours after the court's conference over the case. In attendance was, among others, Mitch McConnell, the Senate's top Republican and an avowed opponent of the healthcare law. The featured guests at the dinner? Scalia and Thomas. It's nothing new: The two justices have been attending Federalist Society events for <t>years</t>. And it's nothing that runs afoul of ethics rules.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=years%1:28:00:: | definition=a late time of life | synonyms=old age, age, eld, geezerhood | examples=old age is not for sissies; he's showing his years
2. sense_key=years%1:28:01:: | definition=a prolonged period of time | synonyms=long time, age | examples=we've known each other for ages; I haven't been there for years and years
3. sense_key=years%1:28:02:: | definition=the time during which someone's life continues | synonyms=days | examples=the monarch's last days; in his final years
4. sense_key=year%1:28:01:: | definition=a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days | synonyms=year, twelvemonth, yr | examples=she is 4 years old; in the year 1920
5. 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 | synonyms=year | examples=a school year
6. 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 | synonyms=year | examples=a Martian year takes 687 of our days
7. sense_key=class%1:14:04:: | definition=a body of students who graduate together | synonyms=class, year | 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": 2}
```

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: "years"
    *   Target surface form: "years"
    *   Context: "The two justices have been attending Federalist Society events for <t>years</t>."
    *   Meaning: The justices have been attending these events for a long time.

    *   Sense 1: `years%1:28:00::` - a late time of life (old age). (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 2: `years%1:28:01::` - a prolonged period of time (long time, age). Example: "I haven't been there for years and years". (Matches well)
    *   Sense 3: `years%1:28:02::` - the time during which someone's life continues (days). Example: "in his final years". (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 4: `year%1:28:01::` - a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days. (This is the literal unit of time. While "years" is the plural of "year", the phrase "for years" usually denotes a long time rather than a specific count of 365-day periods).
    *   Sense 5: `year%1:28:02::` - a period of time occupying a regular part of a calendar year (e.g., school year). (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 6: `year%1:28:00::` - the period of time for a planet to revolve around the sun. (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 7: `class%1:14:04::` - a body of students who graduate together. (Incorrect)

    *   The phrase "for years" in "have been attending... for years" is an idiomatic way of saying "for a very long time."
    *   Sense 2 specifically defines "years" (plural) as "a prolonged period of time" and provides the example "I haven't been there for years and years."
    *   Sense 4 defines "year" (singular) as the 365-day unit.

    *   Sense 2 is the best fit for the idiomatic use of "for years" meaning "a long time."


[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: rule
Target surface form: rules
Context:
Another sponsor was pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Inc, which has an enormous financial stake in the outcome of the litigation. The dinner was held at a Washington hotel hours after the court's conference over the case. In attendance was, among others, Mitch McConnell, the Senate's top Republican and an avowed opponent of the healthcare law. The featured guests at the dinner? Scalia and Thomas. It's nothing new: The two justices have been attending Federalist Society events for years. And it's nothing that runs afoul of ethics <t>rules</t>. In fact, justices are exempt from the Code of Conduct that governs the actions of lower federal justices.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=rule%1:09:00:: | definition=a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior | synonyms=regulation | examples=it was his rule to take a walk before breakfast; short haircuts were the regulation
2. sense_key=rule%1:09:01:: | definition=something regarded as a normative example | synonyms=convention, normal, pattern, formula | examples=the convention of not naming the main character; violence is the rule not the exception
3. sense_key=rule%1:10:00:: | definition=prescribed guide for conduct or action | synonyms=prescript
4. sense_key=rule%1:10:01:: | definition=(linguistics) a rule describing (or prescribing) a linguistic practice | synonyms=linguistic rule
5. sense_key=rule%1:09:03:: | definition=a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct | synonyms=principle | examples=their principles of composition characterized all their works
6. sense_key=rule%1:28:00:: | definition=the duration of a monarch's or government's power | examples=during the rule of Elizabeth
7. sense_key=rule%1:26:00:: | definition=dominance or power through legal authority | synonyms=dominion | examples=France held undisputed dominion over vast areas of Africa; the rule of Caesar
8. sense_key=rule%1:10:02:: | definition=directions that define the way a game or sport is to be conducted | examples=he knew the rules of chess
9. sense_key=rule%1:10:03:: | definition=any one of a systematic body of regulations defining the way of life of members of a religious order | examples=the rule of St. Dominic
10. sense_key=rule%1:09:02:: | definition=a rule or law concerning a natural phenomenon or the function of a complex system | synonyms=principle | examples=the principle of the conservation of mass; the principle of jet propulsion
11. sense_key=rule%1:09:04:: | definition=(mathematics) a standard procedure for solving a class of mathematical problems | synonyms=formula | examples=he determined the upper bound with Descartes' rule of signs; he gave us a general formula for attacking polynomials
12. sense_key=rule%1:06:00:: | definition=measuring stick consisting of a strip of wood or metal or plastic with a straight edge that is used for drawing straight lines and measuring lengths | synonyms=ruler

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: `rule`
    *   Target surface form: `rules`
    *   Context: "...And it's nothing that runs afoul of ethics <t>rules</t>. In fact, justices are exempt from the Code of Conduct that governs the actions of lower federal justices."

    *   The word "rules" is used in the phrase "ethics rules".
    *   The following sentence mentions a "Code of Conduct that governs the actions of lower federal justices".
    *   This indicates that "rules" refers to regulations or principles that govern behavior, specifically in a professional or ethical context.

    *   Sense 1: "a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior" (synonym: regulation).
    *   Sense 2: "something regarded as a normative example" (synonym: convention).
    *   Sense 3: "prescribed guide for conduct or action" (synonym: prescript).
    *   Sense 4: "(linguistics) a rule describing (or prescribing) a linguistic practice".
    *   Sense 5: "a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct" (synonym: principle).
    *   Sense 6: "the duration of a monarch's or government's power".
    *   Sense 7: "dominance or power through legal authority" (synonym: dominion).
    *   Sense 8: "directions that define the way a game or sport is to be conducted".
    *   Sense 9: "any one of a systematic body of regulations defining the way of life of members of a religious order".
    *   Sense 10: "a rule or law concerning a natural phenomenon...".
    *   Sense 11: "(mathematics) a standard procedure for solving a class of mathematical problems".
    *   Sense 12: "measuring stick...".

    *   Sense 1 (regulation) and Sense 3 (prescript) are very close.
    *   Sense 1: "a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior" (synonym: regulation).
    *   Sense 3: "prescribed guide for conduct or action" (synonym: prescript).
    *   In the context of "ethics rules" and "Code of Conduct", these are formal regulations.
    *   Looking at Sense 1's example: "short haircuts were the regulation".
    *   Looking at Sense 3's definition: "prescribed guide for conduct or action".
    *   Usually, "ethics rules" are formal regulations. Sense 1's synonym "regulation" fits well.
    *   Let's re-evaluate Sense 1 vs Sense 3.
    *   Sense 1: "a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior"
    *   Sense 3: "prescribed guide for conduct or action"
    *   In many WordNet versions, Sense 1 is the most general for "regulation".
    *   Let's check if "ethics rules" fits better as a "regulation" (Sense 1) or a "prescript" (Sense 3).
    *   "Ethics rules" are typically formal regulations.
    *   Wait, let's look at the provided senses again.
    *   Sense 1: "a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior" | synonyms=regulation.
    *   Sense 3: "prescribed guide for conduct or action" | synonyms=prescript.
    *   "Ethics rules" are definitely prescribed guides for conduct.
    *   However, "regulation" (Sense 1) is a very strong synonym for "rules" in a legal/professional context.
    *   Let's look at the examples for Sense 1: "it was his rule to take a walk before breakfast; short haircuts were the regulation". The first example is a personal rule, the second is a formal regulation.
    *   Sense 3 is very brief: "prescribed guide for conduct or action".
    *   Comparing "regulation" and "prescript", "regulation" is much more common for "ethics rules".

    *   Sense 1: principle/condition governing behavior (regulation).
    *   Sense 3: prescribed guide for conduct (prescript).
    *   In the context of "ethics rules" and "Code of Conduct", these are formal regulations.
    *   Let's check if there's a better fit. Sense 8 is for games. Sense 9 is for religious orders.
    *   Between 1 and 3, Sense 1's synonym "regulation" is a near-perfect match for "ethics rules".

    *   "runs afoul of ethics rules"
    *   "Code of Conduct that governs the actions"
    *   This is about formal regulations. Sense 1 (regulation) fits best.