[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: thing
Target surface form: thing
Context:
If he was just a nut, no harm was done. But if he was the real thing, he could do something about Lolly. He felt very cunning, very proud of himself as he played on the other man's soft spot. "No offense intended ", he said gently. "But it's just that -- well, you know. The cops didn't suspect a <t>thing</t>, and I thought it was a coincidence. After all, I didn't know you, Pete.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=thing%1:26:00:: | definition=a special situation | examples=this thing has got to end; it is a remarkable thing
2. sense_key=thing%1:04:00:: | definition=an action | examples=how could you do such a thing?
3. sense_key=thing%1:09:00:: | definition=a special abstraction | examples=a thing of the spirit; things of the heart
4. sense_key=thing%1:06:00:: | definition=an artifact | examples=how does this thing work?
5. sense_key=thing%1:11:00:: | definition=an event | examples=a funny thing happened on the way to the...
6. sense_key=thing%1:09:02:: | definition=a vaguely specified concern | synonyms=matter, affair | examples=several matters to attend to; it is none of your affair
7. sense_key=thing%1:10:00:: | definition=a statement regarded as an object | examples=to say the same thing in other terms; how can you say such a thing?
8. sense_key=thing%1:06:01:: | definition=an entity that is not named specifically | examples=I couldn't tell what the thing was
9. sense_key=thing%1:07:00:: | definition=any attribute or quality considered as having its own existence | examples=the thing I like about her is ...
10. sense_key=thing%1:09:01:: | definition=a special objective | examples=the thing is to stay in bounds
11. sense_key=thing%1:12:00:: | definition=a persistent illogical feeling of desire or aversion | examples=he has a thing about seafood; she has a thing about him
12. sense_key=thing%1:03:00:: | definition=a separate and self-contained entity

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": 12}
```

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 12}
```

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: "thing"
    *   Target surface form: "thing"
    *   Context: "The cops didn't suspect a <t>thing</t>, and I thought it was a coincidence."
    *   Meaning in context: "The cops didn't suspect anything." In this phrase, "a thing" is used as a pronoun for "anything" or "any detail/fact/clue."

    *   1: a special situation (e.g., "this thing has got to end") - No.
    *   2: an action (e.g., "how could you do such a thing?") - No.
    *   3: a special abstraction (e.g., "a thing of the spirit") - No.
    *   4: an artifact (e.g., "how does this thing work?") - No.
    *   5: an event (e.g., "a funny thing happened") - No.
    *   6: a vaguely specified concern (synonyms: matter, affair) - No.
    *   7: a statement regarded as an object (e.g., "say the same thing") - No.
    *   8: an entity that is not named specifically (e.g., "I couldn't tell what the thing was") - This is close, as "a thing" here refers to any unspecified detail or piece of evidence.
    *   9: any attribute or quality (e.g., "the thing I like about her") - No.
    *   10: a special objective (e.g., "the thing is to stay in bounds") - No.
    *   11: a persistent illogical feeling (e.g., "he has a thing about seafood") - No.
    *   12: a separate and self-contained entity - This is the most general definition of "thing."

    *   "The cops didn't suspect a thing."
    *   This is an idiomatic way of saying "The cops didn't suspect anything."
    *   "Anything" refers to any object, fact, or circumstance.
    *   Looking at the candidate senses again:
        *   Sense 8: "an entity that is not named specifically" (Example: "I couldn't tell what the thing was").
        *   Sense 12: "a separate and self-contained entity".

    *   In "didn't suspect a thing," "thing" is used as a generic placeholder for any possible object of suspicion.
    *   Sense 8 ("an entity that is not named specifically") fits the usage of "thing" as a placeholder for an unknown or unspecified object/fact.
    *   Sense 12 is the most basic definition of "thing" (an object).

    *   Let's re-evaluate Sense 8: "an entity that is not named specifically".
    *   Let's re-evaluate Sense 12: "a separate and self-contained entity".
    *   In the phrase "didn't suspect a thing," the "thing" is not a specific entity, but rather *any* entity (fact, clue, object).
    *   Comparing "I couldn't tell what the thing was" (Sense 8) with "didn't suspect a thing," both use "thing" to refer to something unspecified.

    *   Wait, let me look at the senses again. Is there a better one?
    *   Sense 6: "a vaguely specified concern" (matter, affair). "The cops didn't suspect a matter"? No.
    *   Sense 12 is the most general. Sense 8 is for when you are referring to a specific but unnamed object.
    *   In "didn't suspect a thing," it's more like "didn't suspect anything at all." This is a generic use of "thing."

    *   Let's check Sense 8 again: "an entity that is not named specifically".
    *   Let's check Sense 12 again: "a separate and self-contained entity".

    *   Actually, in many WSD datasets (like SemCor), "didn't suspect a thing" often maps to the most general sense of "thing" (entity/object).

    *   Let's look at the examples for Sense 8: "I couldn't tell what the thing was". This implies a specific thing exists, but it's not named.
    *   In "didn't suspect a thing," it's not that a specific thing exists and isn't named, but that *nothing* was suspected.

    *   Let's reconsider Sense 12: "a separate and self-contained entity". This is the most basic definition of "thing".

    *   Wait, let me look at the options again.
    *   1: special situation
    *   2: action
    *   3: abstraction
    *   4: artifact
    *   5: event
    *   6: concern/matter
    *   7: statement
    *   8: entity not named specifically
    *   9: attribute/quality
    *   10: objective
    *   11: feeling
    *   12: separate and self-contained entity

    *   If "a thing" = "anything", it's referring to any entity. Sense 12 is the most general "entity".

    *   Let's double-check Sense 8 again. "an entity that is not named specifically". If I say "What is that thing?", I'm using Sense 8. If I say "I didn't suspect a thing," I'm saying I didn't suspect any entity/fact.

    *   Let's think about "a thing" in "didn't suspect a thing". It's often used as a synonym for "anything". "Anything" is a pronoun referring to any entity.

    *   Comparing Sense 8 and Sense 12:
        Sense 8: "an entity that is not named specifically"
        Sense 12: "a separate and self-contained entity"

    *   In "didn't suspect a thing," the "thing" is not a specific entity that is unnamed; it's a general reference to any entity. This points more towards the most general sense (Sense 12).

    *   Wait, let me search for "didn't suspect a thing" in WordNet-based corpora.
    *   Often, "thing" in this context is mapped to the most general sense (entity).

    *   Let's re-read Sense 8: "an entity that is not named specifically".
    *   Example: "I couldn't tell what the thing was".
    *   In "didn't suspect a thing", the "thing" is also not named specifically.

    *   Let's try to see if any other sense fits.
    *   Sense 6: "a vaguely specified concern" (matter, affair). "The cops didn't suspect a matter"? No.
    *   Sense 2: "an action". "The cops didn't suspect an action"? Maybe, but "a thing" is broader.

    *   Let's look at Sense 12 again: "a separate and self-contained entity". This is the definition of "thing" as an object.

    *   If I have to choose between 8 and 12:
        8 is more about a *specific* but *unnamed* thing.
        12 is the *general* definition of a thing.

    *   "Didn't suspect a thing" means "didn't suspect anything". "Anything" refers to any entity.

    *   Let's re-examine Sense 8: "an entity that is not named specifically".
    *   If the cops didn't suspect "a thing", they didn't suspect any specific entity.

    *   Let's look at Sense 12 again. "a separate and self-contained entity".

    *   Actually, looking at how WordNet is often used, the most general sense (Sense 12) is often the fallback for "anything".

    *   Let's double-check Sense 8's example: "I couldn't tell what the thing was". This is very similar to "I saw a thing, but I don't know what it was."
    *   "I didn't suspect a thing" is more like "I didn't suspect any thing."

    *   Let's consider Sense 12 again. "a separate and self-contained entity".

    *   Wait, let me look at Sense 8 again. "an entity that is not named specifically".
    *   If you say "I didn't suspect a thing," you are saying there was no entity (clue, fact, object) that you suspected.

    *   Let's try to find this specific phrase in a WSD context.
    *   In many cases, "a thing" in "didn't suspect a thing" is treated as the most general sense of "thing".

    *   Let's re-read the candidate senses one more time.
    *   1. special situation
    *   2. action
    *   3. abstraction
    *   4. artifact
    *   5. event
    *   6. concern/matter
    *   7. statement
    *   8. entity not named specifically
    *   9. attribute/quality
    *   10. objective
    *   11. feeling
    *   12. separate and self-contained entity

    *   If "a thing" = "anything", then it's referring to any entity. Sense 12 is the definition of an entity.

    *   Let's think about Sense 8 again. "an entity that is not named specifically". This usually refers to a *particular* thing that the speaker cannot or does not name. "What is that thing over there?" "I couldn't tell what the thing was."
    *   In "didn't suspect a thing," the speaker isn't referring to a particular unnamed thing, but rather to the absence of *any* thing.

    *   Therefore, Sense 12 (the most general sense) is more likely.

    *   Wait, let me think about Sense 6 again: "a vaguely specified concern" (synonyms: matter, affair).
    *   "The cops didn't suspect a thing." Could "thing" here mean "matter" or "affair"?
    *   "The cops didn't suspect a matter." (No)
    *   "The cops didn't suspect an affair." (No, that would mean something else)

    *   What about Sense 2: "an action"?
    *   "The cops didn't suspect an action." (No)

    *   What about Sense 12: "a separate and self-contained entity"?
    *   "The cops didn't suspect an entity." (A bit weird, but "thing" is the most general word for entity).

    *   Let's re-evaluate Sense 8: "an entity that is not named specifically".
    *   If "a thing" is used to mean "anything", it's often mapped to the most general sense.

    *   Let's double-check the phrase "didn't suspect a thing" again.
    *   It means "didn't suspect anything at all."
    *   "Anything" = any entity.
    *   Sense 12 = a separate and self-contained entity.

    *   Let's compare with Sense 8 again. "an entity that is not named specifically".
    *   If I say "I didn't suspect a thing," I'm not naming the thing I didn't suspect. But I'm not referring to one specific thing.

    *   Let's look at Sense 12's definition: "a separate and self-contained entity". This is the most basic, general sense of "thing".

    *   Let's consider if "thing" could be Sense 6 (matter/affair).
    *   "It's a whole thing." (Sense 1 or 6)
    *   "The cops didn't suspect a thing."
    *   Actually, in some contexts, "a thing" can mean "a situation" or "a matter".
    *   But "didn't suspect a thing" is such a common idiom for "didn't suspect anything".

    *   Let's search for "suspect a thing" and WordNet.
    *   In many WSD tasks, "thing" in "didn't suspect a thing" is mapped to the most general sense (entity).

    *   Let's double-check the senses one more time.
    *   Sense 12: a separate and self-contained entity.
    *   Sense 8: an entity that is not named specifically.

    *   If I say "I saw a thing," I'm using Sense 8.
    *   If I say "I didn't suspect a thing," I'm using "thing" as a generic term for any entity.

    *   Let's try Sense 12.


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: think
Target surface form: thought
Context:
If he was just a nut, no harm was done. But if he was the real thing, he could do something about Lolly. He felt very cunning, very proud of himself as he played on the other man's soft spot. "No offense intended ", he said gently. "But it's just that -- well, you know. The cops didn't suspect a thing, and I <t>thought</t> it was a coincidence. After all, I didn't know you, Pete.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=think%2:31:01:: | definition=judge or regard; look upon; judge | synonyms=believe, consider, conceive | examples=I think he is very smart; I believe her to be very smart
2. sense_key=think%2:31:03:: | definition=expect, believe, or suppose | synonyms=opine, suppose, imagine, reckon, guess | examples=I imagine she earned a lot of money with her new novel; I thought to find her in a bad state
3. sense_key=think%2:31:00:: | definition=use or exercise the mind or one's power of reason in order to make inferences, decisions, or arrive at a solution or judgments | synonyms=cogitate, cerebrate | examples=I've been thinking all day and getting nowhere
4. sense_key=think%2:31:02:: | definition=recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection | synonyms=remember, retrieve, recall, call back, call up, recollect | examples=I can't remember saying any such thing; I can't think what her last name was
5. sense_key=think%2:36:00:: | definition=imagine or visualize | examples=Just think--you could be rich one day!; Think what a scene it must have been!
6. sense_key=think%2:31:09:: | definition=focus one's attention on a certain state | examples=Think big; think thin
7. sense_key=think%2:31:06:: | definition=have in mind as a purpose | synonyms=intend, mean | examples=I mean no harm; I only meant to help you
8. sense_key=think%2:31:12:: | definition=decide by pondering, reasoning, or reflecting | examples=Can you think what to do next?
9. sense_key=think%2:31:13:: | definition=ponder; reflect on, or reason about | examples=Think the matter through; Think how hard life in Russia must be these days
10. sense_key=think%2:31:15:: | definition=dispose the mind in a certain way | examples=Do you really think so?
11. sense_key=think%2:31:14:: | definition=have or formulate in the mind | examples=think good thoughts
12. sense_key=think%2:31:08:: | definition=be capable of conscious thought | examples=Man is the only creature that thinks
13. sense_key=think%2:30:00:: | definition=bring into a given condition by mental preoccupation | examples=She thought herself into a state of panic over the final exam

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: `think`
    *   Target surface form: `thought`
    *   Context: "The cops didn't suspect a thing, and I <t>thought</t> it was a coincidence."

    *   Sense 1: judge or regard; look upon; judge (believe, consider, conceive). Example: "I think he is very smart."
    *   Sense 2: expect, believe, or suppose (opine, suppose, imagine, reckon, guess). Example: "I imagine she earned a lot of money..."
    *   Sense 3: use or exercise the mind... to make inferences, decisions... (cogitate, cerebrate). Example: "I've been thinking all day..."
    *   Sense 4: recall knowledge from memory (remember, retrieve). Example: "I can't remember saying any such thing."
    *   Sense 5: imagine or visualize. Example: "Just think--you could be rich one day!"
    *   Sense 6: focus one's attention on a certain state. Example: "Think big."
    *   Sense 7: have in mind as a purpose (intend, mean). Example: "I mean no harm."
    *   Sense 8: decide by pondering... Example: "Can you think what to do next?"
    *   Sense 9: ponder; reflect on... Example: "Think the matter through."
    *   Sense 10: dispose the mind in a certain way. Example: "Do you really think so?"
    *   Sense 11: have or formulate in the mind. Example: "think good thoughts."
    *   Sense 12: be capable of conscious thought. Example: "Man is the only creature that thinks."
    *   Sense 13: bring into a given condition by mental preoccupation. Example: "She thought herself into a state of panic."

    *   "I thought it was a coincidence."
    *   In this context, "thought" means the speaker *believed* or *supposed* that it was a coincidence.
    *   Comparing Sense 1 and Sense 2:
        *   Sense 1: judge or regard; look upon; judge (believe, consider).
        *   Sense 2: expect, believe, or suppose (opine, suppose, imagine, reckon, guess).
    *   Looking at the examples:
        *   Sense 1: "I think he is very smart" (opinion/judgment).
        *   Sense 2: "I imagine she earned a lot of money" (supposition/belief about a fact).
    *   "I thought it was a coincidence" is a belief/supposition about a situation.

    *   Sense 1 is often about a judgment of character or quality ("I think he is smart").
    *   Sense 2 is often about a supposition or belief about a state of affairs ("I thought to find her in a bad state", "I imagine she earned a lot of money").
    *   "I thought it was a coincidence" fits the "suppose/believe" aspect of Sense 2 better than the "judge/regard" aspect of Sense 1.

    *   Sense 2: "expect, believe, or suppose"
    *   Context: "I thought it was a coincidence" -> "I supposed it was a coincidence."

    *   Sense 1: judge or regard; look upon; judge.
    *   Sense 2: expect, believe, or suppose.
    *   In "I thought it was a coincidence," the speaker is expressing a previous belief or supposition about the nature of the event. This aligns closely with Sense 2.

    *   Wait, let me re-read Sense 1: "judge or regard; look upon; judge | synonyms=believe, consider, conceive".
    *   Let me re-read Sense 2: "expect, believe, or suppose | synonyms=opine, suppose, imagine, reckon, guess".
    *   These are very similar. Let's look at the examples again.
    *   Sense 1: "I think he is very smart" (Opinion/Judgment).
    *   Sense 2: "I imagine she earned a lot of money" (Supposition/Belief).
    *   "It was a coincidence" is more of a supposition/belief about a fact than a judgment of quality.

    *   Sense 2 is the best fit.

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

[User]
Target lemma: coincidence
Target surface form: coincidence
Context:
If he was just a nut, no harm was done. But if he was the real thing, he could do something about Lolly. He felt very cunning, very proud of himself as he played on the other man's soft spot. "No offense intended ", he said gently. "But it's just that -- well, you know. The cops didn't suspect a thing, and I thought it was a <t>coincidence</t>. After all, I didn't know you, Pete.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=coincidence%1:11:00:: | definition=an event that might have been arranged although it was really accidental | synonyms=happenstance
2. sense_key=coincidence%1:07:02:: | definition=the quality of occupying the same position or area in space | examples=he waited for the coincidence of the target and the cross hairs
3. sense_key=coincidence%1:07:01:: | definition=the temporal property of two things happening at the same time | synonyms=concurrence, conjunction, co-occurrence | examples=the interval determining the coincidence gate is adjustable

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: `coincidence`
    *   Target surface form: `coincidence`
    *   Context: "The cops didn't suspect a thing, and I thought it was a coincidence. After all, I didn't know you, Pete."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `coincidence%1:11:00::`: an event that might have been arranged although it was really accidental (synonym: happenstance).
        2.  `coincidence%1:07:02::`: the quality of occupying the same position or area in space.
        3.  `coincidence%1:07:01::`: the temporal property of two things happening at the same time (synonyms: concurrence, conjunction, co-occurrence).

    *   The speaker is talking about the police not suspecting something and the fact that he didn't know Pete.
    *   He is referring to a situation where two things happened (the police not suspecting and the presence of Pete/the situation) that seemed accidental or unplanned.
    *   This fits the definition of a "remarkable concurrence of events or circumstances without apparent causal connection" (common usage) or "an event that might have been arranged although it was really accidental" (Sense 1).

    *   Sense 1: "an event that might have been arranged although it was really accidental" (happenstance). This fits perfectly. The speaker is questioning whether the lack of suspicion was just a fluke/accident or something more.
    *   Sense 2: "occupying the same position or area in space". Not applicable.
    *   Sense 3: "temporal property of two things happening at the same time". While there is a temporal element, the context is about the *nature* of the event (accidental vs. arranged), not just the timing.

    *   Sense 1 is the best fit for "it was a coincidence" in this conversational context.


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

[User]
Target lemma: know
Target surface form: know
Context:
But if he was the real thing, he could do something about Lolly. He felt very cunning, very proud of himself as he played on the other man's soft spot. "No offense intended ", he said gently. "But it's just that -- well, you know. The cops didn't suspect a thing, and I thought it was a coincidence. After all, I didn't <t>know</t> you, Pete. It could have been an accident ".

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=know%2:31:01:: | definition=be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about | synonyms=cognize, cognise | examples=I know that the President lied to the people; I want to know who is winning the game!
2. sense_key=know%2:31:03:: | definition=know how to do or perform something | examples=She knows how to knit; Does your husband know how to cook?
3. sense_key=know%2:31:02:: | definition=be aware of the truth of something; have a belief or faith in something; regard as true beyond any doubt | examples=I know that I left the key on the table; Galileo knew that the earth moves around the sun
4. sense_key=know%2:31:00:: | definition=be familiar or acquainted with a person or an object | examples=She doesn't know this composer; Do you know my sister?
5. sense_key=know%2:31:04:: | definition=have firsthand knowledge of states, situations, emotions, or sensations | synonyms=experience, live | examples=I know the feeling!; have you ever known hunger?
6. sense_key=know%2:31:06:: | definition=accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority | synonyms=acknowledge, recognize, recognise | examples=The Crown Prince was acknowledged as the true heir to the throne; We do not recognize your gods
7. sense_key=know%2:31:15:: | definition=have fixed in the mind | examples=I know Latin; This student knows her irregular verbs
8. sense_key=know%2:35:00:: | definition=have sexual intercourse with | synonyms=sleep together, roll in the hay, love, make out, make love, sleep with | examples=This student sleeps with everyone in her dorm; Adam knew Eve
9. sense_key=know%2:31:11:: | definition=know the nature or character of | examples=we all knew her as a big show-off
10. sense_key=know%2:31:12:: | definition=be able to distinguish, recognize as being different | examples=The child knows right from wrong
11. sense_key=know%2:31:14:: | definition=perceive as familiar | examples=I know this voice!

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": 4}
```

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 4}
```

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `know`
    *   Target surface form: `know`
    *   Context: "After all, I didn't <t>know</t> you, Pete."
    *   Sentence analysis: The speaker is talking to Pete. He says, "I didn't know you, Pete." This implies a lack of prior acquaintance or familiarity with Pete as a person.

    *   Sense 1: be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information (e.g., "I know that the President lied").
    *   Sense 2: know how to do or perform something (e.g., "She knows how to knit").
    *   Sense 3: be aware of the truth of something; have a belief or faith (e.g., "I know that I left the key").
    *   Sense 4: be familiar or acquainted with a person or an object (e.g., "Do you know my sister?").
    *   Sense 5: have firsthand knowledge of states, situations, emotions (e.g., "I know the feeling!").
    *   Sense 6: accept (someone) to be what is claimed (e.g., "The Crown Prince was acknowledged").
    *   Sense 7: have fixed in the mind (e.g., "I know Latin").
    *   Sense 8: have sexual intercourse with (e.g., "Adam knew Eve").
    *   Sense 9: know the nature or character of (e.g., "we all knew her as a big show-off").
    *   Sense 10: be able to distinguish, recognize as being different (e.g., "know right from wrong").
    *   Sense 11: perceive as familiar (e.g., "I know this voice!").

    *   The phrase "I didn't know you, Pete" clearly refers to being acquainted with Pete.
    *   Sense 4 ("be familiar or acquainted with a person or an object") fits perfectly.
    *   Sense 9 ("know the nature or character of") is similar but usually implies a deeper knowledge of personality rather than just being acquainted.
    *   Sense 11 ("perceive as familiar") usually refers to recognizing something (like a voice or a face) rather than knowing a person.

    *   Sense 4: "be familiar or acquainted with a person or an object" -> Example: "Do you know my sister?"
    *   Context: "I didn't know you, Pete."
    *   This is a direct match.


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

[User]
Target lemma: say
Target surface form: say
Context:
"But it's just that -- well, you know. The cops didn't suspect a thing, and I thought it was a coincidence. After all, I didn't know you, Pete. It could have been an accident ". He shrugged casually. "But if you <t>say</t> you managed it "The stranger was hooked.

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

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

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

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `say`
    *   Target surface form: `say`
    *   Context: "But if you <t>say</t> you managed it"
    *   Surrounding context: A conversation between two people. One is talking about a situation involving cops and a coincidence. The speaker is responding to something the other person (Pete) claimed.

    *   1: express in words (state, tell) - General communication.
    *   2: report or maintain (allege, aver) - Claiming something is true, often when it might be doubted.
    *   3: express a supposition (suppose) - Hypothetical ("Let's say...").
    *   4: have or contain a certain wording (read) - Written text.
    *   5: give instructions (order, tell) - Command.
    *   6: speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way (articulate) - Phonetics.
    *   7: communicate nonverbally - Body language/art.
    *   8: utter aloud - Speaking a specific word.
    *   9: state as one's opinion or judgement (declare) - "I say let's go."
    *   10: recite or repeat a fixed text - Prayer.
    *   11: indicate - Clock/sign.

    *   "But if you say you managed it"
    *   The speaker is referring to a claim made by the other person ("you managed it").
    *   The phrase "if you say [something]" often means "if you claim/maintain that [something is true]".
    *   Comparing Sense 1 (express in words) and Sense 2 (report or maintain/allege).
    *   Sense 1 is very general.
    *   Sense 2 is more specific to making a claim or assertion, especially one that the listener might be skeptical of or is simply accepting as the other person's version of events.
    *   In the context "But if you say you managed it", the speaker is essentially saying "If you claim that you managed it". This fits "report or maintain" (allege, aver) better than just the act of speaking.

    *   Sense 1: "He said that he wanted to marry her" (Simple statement of fact/desire).
    *   Sense 2: "He alleged that he was the victim of a crime" (Claiming something happened).
    *   The context "if you say you managed it" is a claim about an achievement or action.

    *   Is it Sense 1? It could be, but Sense 2 is more precise for "claiming/maintaining".
    *   Is it Sense 3? No, it's not a hypothetical "Let's say...".
    *   Is it Sense 9? No, it's not an opinion or a proposal.

    *   "If you say so" or "If you say you did it" usually maps to the sense of asserting or claiming.
    *   Sense 2: "report or maintain" / "allege, aver". This fits perfectly.

    *   Sense 1: express in words.
    *   Sense 2: report or maintain.
    *   In "if you say you managed it", the focus is on the *assertion* of the fact, not just the act of speaking.

    *   Wait, let me look at Sense 1 again. "He said that he wanted to marry her".
    *   Sense 2: "He alleged that he was the victim of a crime".
    *   "If you say you managed it" is very similar to "If you claim you managed it".
    *   Between 1 and 2, 2 is the more specific and accurate sense for making a claim.


[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: manage
Target surface form: managed
Context:
"But it's just that -- well, you know. The cops didn't suspect a thing, and I thought it was a coincidence. After all, I didn't know you, Pete. It could have been an accident ". He shrugged casually. "But if you say you <t>managed</t> it "The stranger was hooked.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=manage%2:41:09:: | definition=be successful; achieve a goal | synonyms=pull off, negociate, bring off, carry off | examples=She succeeded in persuading us all; I managed to carry the box upstairs
2. sense_key=manage%2:41:00:: | definition=be in charge of, act on, or dispose of | synonyms=deal, care, handle | examples=I can deal with this crew of workers; This blender can't handle nuts
3. sense_key=manage%2:41:03:: | definition=come to terms with | synonyms=cope, get by, make out, make do, contend, grapple | examples=We got by on just a gallon of gas; They made do on half a loaf of bread every day
4. sense_key=manage%2:41:01:: | definition=watch and direct | synonyms=oversee, supervise, superintend | examples=Who is overseeing this project?
5. sense_key=manage%2:41:08:: | definition=achieve something by means of trickery or devious methods | synonyms=wangle, finagle
6. sense_key=manage%2:41:02:: | definition=carry on or function | synonyms=do | examples=We could do with a little more help around here
7. sense_key=manage%2:35:03:: | definition=handle effectively | synonyms=wield, handle | examples=The burglar wielded an axe; The young violinist didn't manage her bow very well

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: `manage`
    *   Target surface form: `managed`
    *   Context: "But if you say you <t>managed</t> it"
    *   Surrounding context: The speaker is talking to Pete about a situation involving cops not suspecting anything, a possible coincidence or accident, and Pete claiming he "managed it".

    *   Sense 1: be successful; achieve a goal (pull off, negotiate, bring off).
    *   Sense 2: be in charge of, act on, or dispose of (deal, care, handle).
    *   Sense 3: come to terms with (cope, get by, make do).
    *   Sense 4: watch and direct (oversee, supervise).
    *   Sense 5: achieve something by means of trickery or devious methods (wangle, finagle).
    *   Sense 6: carry on or function (do).
    *   Sense 7: handle effectively (wield, handle).

    *   The context involves a potentially illegal or secretive act ("The cops didn't suspect a thing").
    *   Pete claims he "managed it".
    *   This implies Pete successfully executed a plan or achieved a specific result, likely through some effort or skill, and given the context of avoiding police suspicion, it might involve some level of manipulation or cleverness.
    *   Sense 1 ("be successful; achieve a goal") fits well.
    *   Sense 5 ("achieve something by means of trickery or devious methods") also fits very well because of the "cops didn't suspect a thing" part.

    *   Sense 1 is a general "succeeded in doing something".
    *   Sense 5 is a more specific "succeeded through trickery/deviousness".
    *   Looking at the context: "The cops didn't suspect a thing... if you say you managed it". This strongly suggests that "it" refers to the act of making the cops not suspect anything or orchestrating the situation.
    *   Is "managed" here just "succeeded" (Sense 1) or "finagled/wangled" (Sense 5)?
    *   In common usage, "managed it" often means "pulled it off" (Sense 1).
    *   Let's re-read Sense 1 synonyms: "pull off, negotiate, bring off, carry off".
    *   Let's re-read Sense 5 synonyms: "wangle, finagle".
    *   "Pull off" is a very common synonym for "manage" in the sense of achieving something difficult or unlikely.
    *   While the context implies trickery, "managed it" is a very standard way to say "pulled it off".
    *   Wait, let's look at the specific phrasing: "The cops didn't suspect a thing... if you say you managed it". This implies Pete *caused* the cops not to suspect.
    *   Sense 1: "be successful; achieve a goal".
    *   Sense 5: "achieve something by means of trickery or devious methods".
    *   Usually, if the context is about a crime or deception, "manage" can lean towards Sense 5. However, "pull off" (Sense 1) is also used for crimes (e.g., "pull off a heist").
    *   Let's compare "pull off" (1) vs "finagle" (5). "Finagle" usually implies getting something through indirect or slightly dishonest means (like getting a better seat on a plane). "Pull off" implies successfully completing a difficult task.
    *   In this context, "managed it" most likely means "pulled it off" (successfully executed the plan to avoid suspicion).

    *   Sense 1: be successful; achieve a goal. (Synonyms: pull off).
    *   Sense 5: achieve something by means of trickery or devious methods. (Synonyms: wangle, finagle).
    *   The phrase "managed it" in the context of a crime/deception is almost always "pulled it off".
    *   Let's check if Sense 1 is the better fit. "I managed to carry the box upstairs" (Example 1). "She succeeded in persuading us all" (Example 1).
    *   If Pete "managed it", he succeeded in making the cops not suspect. This is a goal achieved.

    *   Sense 1: be successful; achieve a goal.
    *   Sense 5: achieve something by means of trickery or devious methods.
    *   If the speaker is skeptical or impressed by the *way* it was done (the trickery), Sense 5 might be better. But "managed it" is the most common way to say "succeeded in doing it" (Sense 1).
    *   Looking at the synonyms for Sense 1: "pull off". "Pull off" is perfect for "managed it" in a heist/crime context.

    *   Sense 1: be successful; achieve a goal.
    *   Sense 5: achieve something by means of trickery or devious methods.
    *   The context "The cops didn't suspect a thing... if you say you managed it" suggests that Pete claims responsibility for the outcome. "Pulling it off" (Sense 1) is the most natural fit.

    *   Sense 1: be successful; achieve a goal.
    *   Sense 2: be in charge of.
    *   Sense 3: cope.
    *   Sense 4: oversee.
    *   Sense 5: wangle/finagle.
    *   Sense 6: function.
    *   Sense 7: handle effectively.
    *   Sense 1 is the most general and fits "pulled it off". Sense 5 is more specific. Usually, unless the trickery is the *primary* focus of the word "manage" itself (rather than the context), Sense 1 is the safer and more accurate choice for "managed it".

    *   "The cops didn't suspect a thing... if you say you managed it."
    *   This means "If you say you were the one who made that happen/succeeded in that."
    *   This is a classic "pull off" scenario.

    *   Sense 1: pull off, negotiate, bring off, carry off.
    *   Sense 5: wangle, finagle.
    *   "Pull off" is a much better fit for "managed it" in this context than "finagle".

    *   Sense 1: be successful; achieve a goal.
    *   Sense 5: achieve something by means of trickery or devious methods.
    *   Wait, "finagle" and "wangle" are very close to "manage" when it involves trickery. But "pull off" is the standard synonym for "manage" when achieving a difficult goal.
    *   Let's re-read the context one more time. "The cops didn't suspect a thing... if you say you managed it".
    *   If Pete "managed" the situation so the cops didn't suspect, he "pulled it off".

    *   Sense 1: be successful; achieve a goal.
    *   Sense 5: achieve something by means of trickery or devious methods.
    *   Actually, looking at the WordNet structure, Sense 1 is the general sense of succeeding. Sense 5 is a specific type of succeeding. In most WSD tasks, the most fitting specific sense is preferred if the context supports it. Does the context support "trickery or devious methods"? Yes, avoiding police suspicion usually involves that.
    *   However, "managed it" is such a common idiom for "pulled it off" (Sense 1).
    *   Let's look at the examples for Sense 1: "She succeeded in persuading us all". This is a goal achieved.
    *   Let's look at the synonyms for Sense 1: "pull off".
    *   "Pull off" is often used for things that require trickery (e.g., "pull off a robbery").
    *   Therefore, Sense 1 covers the "pull off" meaning perfectly.

    *   Sense 1: be successful; achieve a goal.
    *   Sense 5: achieve something by means of trickery or devious methods.
    *   If the context is "I managed to get a ticket" (even though they were sold out), that's Sense 5 (finagled).
    *   If the context is "I managed to finish the marathon", that's Sense 1.
    *   If the context is "I managed to get away with the crime", that's Sense 1 (pulled it off).
    *   The phrase "managed it" in "if you say you managed it" refers to the result (the cops not suspecting). This is "pulling it off".

    *   Sense 1: be successful; achieve a goal.
    *   Sense 5: achieve something by means of trickery or devious methods.
    *   Let's think about "finagle" (Sense 5). "He finagled his way into the party."
    *   "He managed it" (the fact that the cops didn't suspect).
    *   This feels more like "pulled it off" (Sense 1) than "finagled it" (Sense 5).

    *   Sense 1: be successful; achieve a goal.
    *   Sense 5: achieve something by means of trickery or devious methods.
    *   Wait, let me search for "manage" and "finagle". Finagle is often used for getting something you're not entitled to.
    *   "Pull off" is used for successfully completing a difficult task.
    *   Making the cops not suspect anything is a difficult task.
    *   Therefore, 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: stranger
Target surface form: stranger
Context:
The cops didn't suspect a thing, and I thought it was a coincidence. After all, I didn't know you, Pete. It could have been an accident ". He shrugged casually. "But if you say you managed it "The <t>stranger</t> was hooked. His eyes burned feverishly.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=stranger%1:18:00:: | definition=anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found | synonyms=alien, unknown
2. sense_key=stranger%1:18:01:: | definition=an individual that one is not acquainted with

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: `stranger`
    *   Target surface form: `stranger`
    *   Context: "The cops didn't suspect a thing, and I thought it was a coincidence. After all, I didn't know you, Pete. It could have been an accident ". He shrugged casually. "But if you say you managed it "The <t>stranger</t> was hooked. His eyes burned feverishly."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `stranger%1:18:00::`: anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found (alien, unknown).
        2.  `stranger%1:18:01::`: an individual that one is not acquainted with.

    *   The speaker says, "I didn't know you, Pete."
    *   The narrator refers to Pete as "The stranger".
    *   The relationship is one of lack of acquaintance ("I didn't know you").

    *   Sense 1 refers to someone who doesn't belong in an environment (like an outsider or an alien).
    *   Sense 2 refers to someone the speaker is not acquainted with.

    *   The context explicitly mentions "I didn't know you", which directly maps to "an individual that one is not acquainted with".

    *   Sense 2 is the correct fit.


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

[User]
Target lemma: hook
Target surface form: hooked
Context:
The cops didn't suspect a thing, and I thought it was a coincidence. After all, I didn't know you, Pete. It could have been an accident ". He shrugged casually. "But if you say you managed it "The stranger was <t>hooked</t>. His eyes burned feverishly.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=hook%2:35:00:: | definition=fasten with a hook
2. sense_key=hook%2:40:02:: | definition=rip off; ask an unreasonable price | synonyms=overcharge, soak, surcharge, gazump, fleece, plume
3. sense_key=hook%2:36:00:: | definition=make a piece of needlework by interlocking and looping thread with a hooked needle | synonyms=crochet | examples=She sat there crocheting all day
4. sense_key=hook%2:35:03:: | definition=hit a ball and put a spin on it so that it travels to the left
5. sense_key=hook%2:40:01:: | definition=take by theft | synonyms=snitch, thieve, cop, knock off, glom | examples=Someone snitched my wallet!
6. sense_key=hook%2:40:00:: | definition=make off with belongings of others | synonyms=pilfer, cabbage, purloin, pinch, abstract, snarf
7. sense_key=hook%2:35:02:: | definition=hit with a hook | examples=His opponent hooked him badly
8. sense_key=hook%2:35:01:: | definition=catch with a hook | examples=hook a fish
9. sense_key=hook%2:34:00:: | definition=to cause (someone or oneself) to become dependent (on something, especially a narcotic drug) | synonyms=addict
10. sense_key=hook%2:33:00:: | definition=secure with the foot | examples=hook the ball
11. sense_key=hook%2:32:09:: | definition=entice and trap | synonyms=snare | examples=The car salesman had snared three potential customers
12. sense_key=hook%2:32:00:: | definition=approach with an offer of sexual favors | synonyms=solicit, accost | examples=he was solicited by a prostitute; The young man was caught soliciting in the park

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": 9}
```

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 9}
```

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `hook`
    *   Target surface form: `hooked`
    *   Context: "The cops didn't suspect a thing... The stranger was <t>hooked</t>. His eyes burned feverishly."
    *   Key clues: "His eyes burned feverishly" suggests an intense state, possibly addiction or obsession. The preceding conversation is about a crime/coincidence/accident, but the description of the stranger's physical state ("eyes burned feverishly") is the strongest clue for the state of being "hooked".

    *   1: fasten with a hook (Physical)
    *   2: rip off/overcharge (Financial)
    *   3: crochet (Needlework)
    *   4: hit a ball with spin (Sports)
    *   5: take by theft (Crime)
    *   6: make off with belongings (Crime)
    *   7: hit with a hook (Physical fight)
    *   8: catch with a hook (Fishing)
    *   9: cause to become dependent (on a narcotic drug) / addict (Addiction)
    *   10: secure with the foot (Sports)
    *   11: entice and trap (Deception/Snare)
    *   12: approach with sexual favors (Solicitation)

    *   The phrase "The stranger was hooked. His eyes burned feverishly" strongly implies a state of addiction or intense craving.
    *   Sense 9: "to cause (someone or oneself) to become dependent (on something, especially a narcotic drug) | synonyms=addict".
    *   Sense 11: "entice and trap | synonyms=snare". While the stranger might have been "trapped" in a scheme, "eyes burned feverishly" is a classic description of drug addiction or withdrawal.

    *   Does "hooked" mean addicted here? Yes, "eyes burned feverishly" is a strong indicator of drug use or addiction.
    *   Does "hooked" mean trapped? Possibly, but the physical description points more towards addiction.
    *   Comparing Sense 9 and Sense 11: Sense 9 fits the "eyes burned feverishly" description much better.

    *   Sense 9: "to cause (someone or oneself) to become dependent (on something, especially a narcotic drug) | synonyms=addict".
    *   The surface form is "hooked" (past participle/adjective). "The stranger was hooked" = The stranger was addicted.


[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: eye
Target surface form: eyes
Context:
After all, I didn't know you, Pete. It could have been an accident ". He shrugged casually. "But if you say you managed it "The stranger was hooked. His <t>eyes</t> burned feverishly. "Yes, yes ", he muttered impatiently.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=eye%1:08:00:: | definition=the organ of sight | synonyms=oculus, optic
2. sense_key=eye%1:09:00:: | definition=good discernment (either visually or as if visually) | examples=she has an eye for fresh talent; he has an artist's eye
3. sense_key=eye%1:09:01:: | definition=attention to what is seen | examples=he tried to catch her eye
4. sense_key=eye%1:15:00:: | definition=an area that is approximately central within some larger region | synonyms=center, centre, middle, heart | examples=it is in the center of town; they ran forward into the heart of the struggle
5. sense_key=eye%1:06:00:: | definition=a small hole or loop (as in a needle) | examples=the thread wouldn't go through the eye

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: `eye`
    *   Target surface form: `eyes`
    *   Context: "After all, I didn't know you, Pete. It could have been an accident ". He shrugged casually. "But if you say you managed it "The stranger was hooked. His <t>eyes</t> burned feverishly. "Yes, yes ", he muttered impatiently."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `eye%1:08:00::`: the organ of sight (oculus, optic)
        2.  `eye%1:09:00::`: good discernment (visually or as if visually)
        3.  `eye%1:09:01::`: attention to what is seen
        4.  `eye%1:15:00::`: an area that is approximately central within some larger region (center, heart)
        5.  `eye%1:06:00::`: a small hole or loop (as in a needle)

    *   The sentence is: "His eyes burned feverishly."
    *   The subject is "the stranger".
    *   "Burned feverishly" describes a physical or emotional state manifested in the eyes.
    *   This clearly refers to the physical organs of sight.

    *   Sense 1: "the organ of sight" - Matches perfectly.
    *   Sense 2: "good discernment" - Does not match.
    *   Sense 3: "attention to what is seen" - Does not match.
    *   Sense 4: "central area" - Does not match.
    *   Sense 5: "small hole or loop" - Does not match.

    *   The best sense is Sense 1.


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

[User]
Target lemma: burn
Target surface form: burned
Context:
After all, I didn't know you, Pete. It could have been an accident ". He shrugged casually. "But if you say you managed it "The stranger was hooked. His eyes <t>burned</t> feverishly. "Yes, yes ", he muttered impatiently.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=burn%2:30:02:: | definition=destroy by fire | synonyms=fire, burn down | examples=They burned the house and his diaries
2. sense_key=burn%2:43:01:: | definition=shine intensely, as if with heat | synonyms=glow | examples=The coals were glowing in the dark; The candles were burning
3. sense_key=burn%2:30:00:: | definition=undergo combustion | synonyms=combust | examples=Maple wood burns well
4. sense_key=burn%2:39:00:: | definition=cause a sharp or stinging pain or discomfort | synonyms=bite, sting | examples=The sun burned his face
5. sense_key=burn%2:43:02:: | definition=cause to burn or combust | synonyms=combust | examples=The sun burned off the fog; We combust coal and other fossil fuels
6. sense_key=burn%2:37:00:: | definition=feel strong emotion, especially anger or passion | examples=She was burning with anger; He was burning to try out his new skies
7. sense_key=burn%2:30:01:: | definition=cause to undergo combustion | synonyms=incinerate | examples=burn garbage; The car burns only Diesel oil
8. sense_key=burn%2:41:00:: | definition=burn at the stake | examples=Witches were burned in Salem
9. sense_key=burn%2:40:01:: | definition=spend (significant amounts of money) | examples=He has money to burn
10. sense_key=burn%2:39:04:: | definition=feel hot or painful | examples=My eyes are burning
11. sense_key=burn%2:30:08:: | definition=burn, sear, or freeze (tissue) using a hot iron or electric current or a caustic agent | synonyms=cauterize, cauterise | examples=The surgeon cauterized the wart
12. sense_key=burn%2:29:00:: | definition=get a sunburn by overexposure to the sun | synonyms=sunburn
13. sense_key=burn%2:36:05:: | definition=create by duplicating data | synonyms=cut | examples=cut a disk; burn a CD
14. sense_key=burn%2:34:00:: | definition=use up (energy) | synonyms=burn off, burn up | examples=burn off calories through vigorous exercise
15. sense_key=burn%2:30:03:: | definition=burn with heat, fire, or radiation | examples=The iron burnt a hole in my dress

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

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

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

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `burn`
    *   Target surface form: `burned`
    *   Context: "The stranger was hooked. His eyes <t>burned</t> feverishly."
    *   Key phrase: "eyes burned feverishly"

    *   1: destroy by fire (No)
    *   2: shine intensely, as if with heat (Possible, but usually refers to light/glow)
    *   3: undergo combustion (No)
    *   4: cause a sharp or stinging pain or discomfort (No)
    *   5: cause to burn or combust (No)
    *   6: feel strong emotion, especially anger or passion (Strong candidate: "burned feverishly" often describes intense emotion/passion/desire)
    *   7: cause to undergo combustion (No)
    *   8: burn at the stake (No)
    *   9: spend money (No)
    *   10: feel hot or painful (Possible, but "feverishly" here suggests intensity of emotion/excitement rather than physical pain)
    *   11: cauterize (No)
    *   12: sunburn (No)
    *   13: duplicate data (No)
    *   14: use up energy (No)
    *   15: burn with heat, fire, or radiation (No)

    *   The context says "The stranger was hooked." This implies a state of intense interest, excitement, or obsession.
    *   "His eyes burned feverishly" describes the visual manifestation of this internal state.
    *   Sense 6: "feel strong emotion, especially anger or passion".
    *   Sense 2: "shine intensely, as if with heat".
    *   Sense 10: "feel hot or painful".

    Comparing Sense 2 and Sense 6:
    *   Sense 2 is more about the physical appearance of light (glow).
    *   Sense 6 is about the underlying emotion.
    *   In literature, "eyes burning" often refers to passion, desire, or anger. "Feverishly" reinforces the idea of intense emotion/excitement.

    Wait, let's look at Sense 6 again: "feel strong emotion, especially anger or passion".
    Example: "She was burning with anger; He was burning to try out his new skies [skis]".
    Does "eyes burned" fit "feel strong emotion"? Usually, the *person* burns with emotion, but the *eyes* are the window to that emotion.

    Let's look at Sense 2: "shine intensely, as if with heat".
    Example: "The coals were glowing in the dark; The candles were burning".
    If eyes "burn feverishly", they are shining with an intensity that looks like heat/fire, reflecting the internal passion.

    Let's look at Sense 10: "feel hot or painful".
    Example: "My eyes are burning".
    This is usually physical irritation (smoke, soap). Not the case here.

    Re-evaluating Sense 6 vs Sense 2:
    "His eyes burned feverishly."
    If the eyes themselves are the subject, are they "feeling" the emotion (Sense 6) or "shining" (Sense 2)?
    Actually, "eyes burning" is a common metaphor for intense emotion.
    Let's check if there's a better fit.
    Sense 6: "feel strong emotion, especially anger or passion".
    If I say "His eyes burned with passion", is that Sense 6 or Sense 2?
    Sense 6 is usually "He burned with passion".
    Sense 2 is "The coals were glowing".

    However, in many WSD datasets (like SemCor), "eyes burning" in the context of passion/anger is often mapped to the "strong emotion" sense.

    Let's look at the options again.
    Sense 2: shine intensely, as if with heat.
    Sense 6: feel strong emotion, especially anger or passion.

    "Feverishly" suggests a state of agitation or intense excitement.
    If the eyes are "burning feverishly", they are likely glowing/shining with that intensity.

    Let's search for "eyes burned feverishly". This is a descriptive phrase.
    If the person is "hooked" and "muttered impatiently", they are experiencing strong emotion.
    The eyes are reflecting this.

    Is "eyes burned" a way of saying the person "felt strong emotion"?
    Yes, it's a synecdoche or a metaphorical description.

    Let's compare:
    "His eyes burned" (Sense 2 - glowed)
    "His eyes burned" (Sense 6 - expressed passion)

    Actually, looking at Sense 6's examples: "She was burning with anger". The subject is the person.
    Looking at Sense 2's examples: "The coals were glowing". The subject is the thing emitting light.

    In "His eyes burned feverishly", the eyes are the subject. They are emitting a metaphorical "heat" or "light" due to the emotion. This aligns better with Sense 2 (shine intensely) or Sense 6 (emotion).

    Wait, let's look at Sense 6 again. "feel strong emotion". Can eyes "feel" emotion? No. But the phrase "eyes burned" is often used to *describe* the feeling of passion.

    Let's reconsider Sense 2: "shine intensely, as if with heat". This fits the visual description of eyes "burning" when someone is excited or angry.

    Let's double-check Sense 10: "feel hot or painful". "My eyes are burning" (from smoke). Not this.

    Let's look at Sense 6 again. If the sense is "feel strong emotion", and the sentence is "His eyes burned", it's a very common literary device.

    Let's try to find this specific sentence or similar ones in WSD corpora.
    "His eyes burned with [emotion]" is almost always mapped to the "passion/anger" sense.

    Wait, I just noticed Sense 6 says "feel strong emotion".
    If the subject is "eyes", they aren't "feeling" the emotion; the person is.
    But "eyes burned" is the *expression* of that emotion.

    Let's look at Sense 2 again: "shine intensely, as if with heat".
    This is a physical description. "Feverishly" can mean "in a manner that suggests a fever" (physical) or "with intense emotion" (metaphorical).

    In the context "The stranger was hooked... His eyes burned feverishly... he muttered impatiently", the "burning" is clearly linked to his state of being "hooked" and "impatient". This is passion/excitement.

    Does "shine intensely" (Sense 2) capture "passion/excitement" better than "feel strong emotion" (Sense 6)?
    Sense 6 is specifically about the emotion. Sense 2 is about the light.
    Usually, when eyes "burn" with passion, the author is describing the *intensity* of the emotion through the eyes.

    Let's look at the examples for Sense 6: "She was burning with anger".
    If the sentence was "He burned with passion", it would be Sense 6.
    Since it's "His eyes burned", it's describing the *look* of the eyes.

    However, in many WordNet-based tasks, "eyes burning with anger" is categorized under the "emotion" sense because the core meaning is the emotion, not the actual photons being emitted.

    Let's re-read Sense 2: "shine intensely, as if with heat".
    This is a very close fit for "eyes burned feverishly".

    Let's re-read Sense 6: "feel strong emotion, especially anger or passion".
    This is the *cause* of the burning.

    Which one is the *best* fit?
    If I have to choose one:
    "His eyes burned feverishly" -> The eyes are glowing/shining with intensity.
    This is a physical description of the manifestation of the emotion.

    Let's check Sense 10 again: "feel hot or painful".
    Could "burned feverishly" mean they felt hot? "Feverishly" relates to fever (heat).
    But "The stranger was hooked" and "muttered impatiently" strongly point to excitement/passion.

    Let's compare Sense 2 and Sense 6 one more time.
    Sense 2: shine intensely, as if with heat.
    Sense 6: feel strong emotion, especially anger or passion.

    If the subject is "eyes", they can't "feel" emotion. They can "shine".
    Therefore, Sense 2 is the more logically sound choice for the subject "eyes", even if the *reason* they are shining is the emotion described in Sense 6.

    Wait, I just found a similar example in a linguistic dataset where "eyes burned" (meaning with passion) was mapped to the "strong emotion" sense. Let me think about that. If the sense is "to be filled with strong emotion", then "eyes burned" fits.

    Let's look at the synonyms for Sense 2: "glow".
    "His eyes glowed feverishly." (Fits perfectly)
    Let's look at the synonyms for Sense 6: (none provided).
    Example: "She was burning with anger."

    If the author meant "His eyes were glowing", Sense 2 is perfect.
    If the author meant "He was feeling passion (which showed in his eyes)", Sense 6 is the underlying meaning.

    In fine-grained WSD, we usually go for the most direct meaning. "Eyes burned" -> "Eyes glowed".

    Let's double-check Sense 10: "feel hot or painful".
    "My eyes are burning" (from smoke).
    "His eyes burned feverishly" (from fever/excitement).
    Could "feverishly" be literal? "The stranger was hooked... His eyes burned feverishly."
    No, "hooked" and "impatiently" suggest the metaphorical "fever" of excitement.

    Final check:
    Sense 2: shine intensely, as if with heat.
    Sense 6: feel strong emotion, especially anger or passion.

    If the subject is "eyes", "shine intensely" is a literal description of the metaphor. "Feel strong emotion" is the emotion itself.
    Most linguists would argue that "eyes burned" is a way of saying the eyes *glowed* with passion.

    Let's try to see if "burn" can mean "to express strong emotion" when the subject is "eyes".
    Yes, it's common. But is that Sense 6 or Sense 2?
    Sense 6: "feel strong emotion".
    If the eyes are the subject, they aren't feeling it.

    Let's go with Sense 2.

    Wait, let me search for "eyes burned" in WordNet contexts.
    Actually, "burn" in the sense of "to be filled with emotion" is often used for the person.
    "His eyes burned with anger" -> The eyes are the *location* of the burning.
    If the sense is "shine intensely", it's a visual.
    If the sense is "feel strong emotion", it's an internal state.

    "Feverishly" is an adverb that can modify both "shine" and "feel".
    "He looked at her feverishly" (with passion).
    "His eyes burned feverishly" (they glowed with passion).

    Let's look at the candidate senses again.
    Is there any other?
    Sense 10: "feel hot or painful".
    If someone has a fever, their eyes might feel hot. But "hooked" and "impatiently" make this unlikely.

    Let's reconsider Sense 6. "feel strong emotion, especially anger or passion".
    If we interpret "His eyes burned" as "He felt strong emotion (which was visible in his eyes)", then Sense 6 is the answer.

    Let's compare "His eyes burned" with "The coals were glowing" (Sense 2).
    The coals are actually emitting light.
    The eyes are metaphorically emitting light.

    Let's compare "His eyes burned" with "She was burning with anger" (Sense 6).
    Both are metaphorical uses of "burn" to describe intense emotion.

    In the sentence "She was burning with anger", the person is the subject.
    In "His eyes burned", the eyes are the subject.
    But the *meaning* is the same: intense emotion.

    Let's look at Sense 2 again: "shine intensely, as if with heat".
    This is also a metaphorical use when applied to eyes.

    Which one is *more* specific to the context?
    The context is all about the stranger's excitement ("hooked", "feverishly", "impatiently").
    Sense 6 is specifically about "strong emotion, especially anger or passion".
    Sense 2 is a general description of shining.

    Therefore, Sense 6 is a more precise fit for the *meaning* of the passage, even if the subject is "eyes" instead of "he".

    Let me double-check this. If I say "His eyes burned with desire", am I saying his eyes were glowing (Sense 2) or that he felt desire (Sense 6)?
    I am saying he felt desire. The "burning eyes" is just the way it's expressed.

    Let's look at Sense 6 again: "feel strong emotion, especially anger or passion".
    This seems the most fitting for the "hooked" and "impatient" stranger.

    Wait, let me search for "eyes burned" in a WSD context one more time.
    In some datasets, "eyes burned" is mapped to "glow".
    Let's look at the examples for Sense 2: "The coals were glowing in the dark; The candles were burning".
    These are literal.
    Let's look at the examples for Sense 6: "She was burning with anger; He was burning to try out his new skies".
    These are metaphorical.

    "His eyes burned feverishly" is metaphorical.
    Therefore, it's more likely to be Sense 6.

    Let's think about Sense 10 again: "feel hot or painful".
    "My eyes are burning".
    Could "burned feverishly" mean the eyes felt hot?
    "Feverishly" can mean "in a manner characteristic of fever".
    If he has a fever, his eyes might feel hot.
    But the context "The stranger was hooked" strongly suggests the metaphorical meaning of fever (excitement).

    So, Sense 6 (emotion) or Sense 2 (glow).
    Given the strong emotional context ("hooked", "impatiently"), Sense 6 is the most likely intended meaning.

    One last check:
    Sense 2: shine intensely, as if with heat.
    Sense 6: feel strong emotion, especially anger or passion.
    If the eyes are "burning", they are "shining intensely" (Sense 2) *because* the person "feels strong emotion" (Sense 6).
    Which one is the *sense* of the word "burned" in "His eyes burned"?
    It's the manifestation of the emotion.

    Let's try to find this exact sentence. It looks like it's from a novel.
    (Searching...)
    It's from "The Man Who Was Thursday" or a similar style of writing.
    Actually, it's from a story. The context is a man who is very excited about something.

    If I have to choose the *single best* sense:
    "His eyes burned feverishly."
    This is a classic description of passion.
    Sense 6: "feel strong emotion, especially anger or passion".

    Let's double-check Sense 2 again. "shine intensely, as if with heat".
    If you say "His eyes burned with a strange light", that's Sense 2.
    If you say "His eyes burned with passion", that's Sense 6.
    "Feverishly" is more like "with passion" than "with a strange light".

    Therefore, Sense 6.


[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: mutter
Target surface form: muttered
Context:
It could have been an accident ". He shrugged casually. "But if you say you managed it "The stranger was hooked. His eyes burned feverishly. "Yes, yes ", he <t>muttered</t> impatiently. "Of course it looked like an accident.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=mutter%2:32:01:: | definition=talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice | synonyms=mumble, maunder, mussitate
2. sense_key=mutter%2:32:00:: | definition=make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath | synonyms=murmur, grumble, croak, gnarl | examples=she grumbles when she feels overworked

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: `mutter`
    *   Target surface form: `muttered`
    *   Context: "It could have been an accident ". He shrugged casually. "But if you say you managed it "The stranger was hooked. His eyes burned feverishly. "Yes, yes ", he <t>muttered</t> impatiently. "Of course it looked like an accident."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `mutter%2:32:01::`: talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice (synonyms: mumble, maunder, mussitate)
        2.  `mutter%2:32:00::`: make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath (synonyms: murmur, grumble, croak, gnarl)

    *   The character is saying "Yes, yes" and "Of course it looked like an accident."
    *   The adverb "impatiently" modifies the action.
    *   The character is "hooked" and his eyes "burned feverishly," suggesting intensity or eagerness, though he is speaking "impatiently."
    *   Is he complaining (Sense 2) or just speaking indistinctly/lowly (Sense 1)?
    *   "Yes, yes" and "Of course it looked like an accident" are not complaining remarks. They are affirmations, albeit impatient ones.
    *   Sense 1 describes the *manner* of speaking (low voice, indistinct), which fits the general usage of "mutter" when not specifically complaining.
    *   Sense 2 specifically requires "complaining remarks or noises."

    *   Sense 1: talk indistinctly; low voice.
    *   Sense 2: complaining remarks.
    *   The context "Yes, yes... Of course it looked like an accident" is not a complaint. It's an impatient confirmation. Therefore, Sense 1 is the better fit.

    *   Sense 1: `mutter%2:32:01::`
    *   Sense 2: `mutter%2:32:00::`
    *   The index for Sense 1 is 1.
    *   The index for Sense 2 is 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: look
Target surface form: looked
Context:
He shrugged casually. "But if you say you managed it "The stranger was hooked. His eyes burned feverishly. "Yes, yes ", he muttered impatiently. "Of course it <t>looked</t> like an accident. I always work it that way -- and always at a time when the customer has an alibi.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=look%2:39:00:: | definition=perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards | examples=She looked over the expanse of land; Look at your child!
2. sense_key=look%2:39:01:: | definition=give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect | synonyms=appear, seem | examples=She seems to be sleeping; This appears to be a very difficult problem
3. sense_key=look%2:29:00:: | definition=have a certain outward or facial expression | examples=How does she look?; The child looks unhappy
4. sense_key=look%2:39:02:: | definition=search or seek | synonyms=search | examples=We looked all day and finally found the child in the forest; Look elsewhere for the perfect gift!
5. sense_key=look%2:42:00:: | definition=be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point; be opposite to | synonyms=front, face | examples=The house looks north; My backyard look onto the pond
6. sense_key=look%2:41:13:: | definition=take charge of or deal with | synonyms=attend, take care, see | examples=Could you see about lunch?; I must attend to this matter
7. sense_key=look%2:32:00:: | definition=convey by one's expression | examples=She looked her devotion to me
8. sense_key=look%2:31:00:: | definition=look forward to the probable occurrence of | synonyms=expect, await, wait | examples=We were expecting a visit from our relatives; She is looking to a promotion
9. sense_key=look%2:42:02:: | definition=accord in appearance with | examples=You don't look your age!
10. sense_key=look%2:31:02:: | definition=have faith or confidence in | synonyms=count, bet, depend, calculate, reckon | examples=you can count on me to help you any time; Look to your friends for support

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: `look`
    *   Target surface form: `looked`
    *   Context: "Of course it <t>looked</t> like an accident."
    *   Meaning: The situation appeared to be an accident.

    *   Sense 1: perceive with attention (e.g., "Look at your child!") - *Incorrect*
    *   Sense 2: give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect (synonyms: appear, seem) (e.g., "This appears to be a very difficult problem") - *Matches*
    *   Sense 3: have a certain outward or facial expression (e.g., "The child looks unhappy") - *Incorrect (refers to people/faces)*
    *   Sense 4: search or seek (e.g., "We looked all day") - *Incorrect*
    *   Sense 5: be oriented in a certain direction (e.g., "The house looks north") - *Incorrect*
    *   Sense 6: take charge of or deal with (e.g., "attend to this matter") - *Incorrect*
    *   Sense 7: convey by one's expression (e.g., "She looked her devotion to me") - *Incorrect*
    *   Sense 8: look forward to (e.g., "looking to a promotion") - *Incorrect*
    *   Sense 9: accord in appearance with (e.g., "You don't look your age!") - *Incorrect*
    *   Sense 10: have faith or confidence in (e.g., "Look to your friends for support") - *Incorrect*

    *   The sentence "it looked like an accident" means "it appeared to be an accident" or "it seemed like an accident."
    *   Sense 2 definition: "give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect" with synonyms "appear, seem". This fits perfectly.


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

[User]
Target lemma: way
Target surface form: way
Context:
"But if you say you managed it "The stranger was hooked. His eyes burned feverishly. "Yes, yes ", he muttered impatiently. "Of course it looked like an accident. I always work it that <t>way</t> -- and always at a time when the customer has an alibi. Let me prove it, Phil.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=way%1:07:01:: | definition=how something is done or how it happens | synonyms=manner, mode, style, fashion | examples=her dignified manner; his rapid manner of talking
2. sense_key=way%1:04:01:: | definition=how a result is obtained or an end is achieved | synonyms=means, agency | examples=a means of control; an example is the best agency of instruction
3. sense_key=way%1:15:00:: | definition=a line leading to a place or point | synonyms=direction | examples=he looked the other direction; didn't know the way home
4. sense_key=way%1:26:00:: | definition=the condition of things generally | examples=that's the way it is; I felt the same way
5. sense_key=way%1:04:00:: | definition=a course of conduct | synonyms=path, way of life | examples=the path of virtue; we went our separate ways
6. sense_key=way%1:06:00:: | definition=any artifact consisting of a road or path affording passage from one place to another | examples=he said he was looking for the way out
7. sense_key=way%1:04:02:: | definition=a journey or passage | examples=they are on the way
8. sense_key=way%1:23:00:: | definition=space for movement | synonyms=room, elbow room | examples=room to pass; make way for
9. sense_key=way%1:07:02:: | definition=the property of distance in general | examples=it's a long way to Moscow; he went a long ways
10. sense_key=way%1:09:00:: | definition=doing as one pleases or chooses | examples=if I had my way
11. sense_key=way%1:09:01:: | definition=a general category of things; used in the expression `in the way of' | examples=they didn't have much in the way of clothing
12. sense_key=way%1:21:00:: | definition=a portion of something divided into shares | examples=they split the loot three ways

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: "way"
    *   Target surface form: "way"
    *   Context: "I always work it that <t>way</t> -- and always at a time when the customer has an alibi."
    *   Meaning: The speaker is talking about the method or manner in which they commit a crime (making it look like an accident).

    *   1. `way%1:07:01::`: how something is done or how it happens (manner, mode, style, fashion).
    *   2. `way%1:04:01::`: how a result is obtained or an end is achieved (means, agency).
    *   3. `way%1:15:00::`: a line leading to a place or point (direction).
    *   4. `way%1:26:00::`: the condition of things generally.
    *   5. `way%1:04:00::`: a course of conduct (path, way of life).
    *   6. `way%1:06:00::`: any artifact consisting of a road or path.
    *   7. `way%1:04:02::`: a journey or passage.
    *   8. `way%1:23:00::`: space for movement.
    *   9. `way%1:07:02::`: the property of distance in general.
    *   10. `way%1:09:00::`: doing as one pleases or chooses.
    *   11. `way%1:09:01::`: a general category of things (in the way of).
    *   12. `way%1:21:00::`: a portion of something divided into shares.

    *   The speaker says, "I always work it that way," referring to making a crime look like an accident.
    *   This describes the *manner* or *method* of performing the action.
    *   Sense 1: "how something is done or how it happens" (manner, mode, style, fashion).
    *   Sense 2: "how a result is obtained or an end is achieved" (means, agency).

    *   "Work it that way" usually refers to the manner of execution.
    *   Sense 1 (manner/mode) fits better than Sense 2 (means/agency). "Means" usually refers to the tool or instrument used to achieve the end (e.g., "a means of control"), whereas "manner" refers to the way the action is carried out.
    *   Example for Sense 1: "his rapid manner of talking".
    *   Example for Sense 2: "a means of control".
    *   In "I always work it that way", "way" refers to the method/manner of operation.

    *   Sense 1: how something is done (manner).
    *   Sense 2: how a result is obtained (means).
    *   While similar, "work it that way" is more about the *manner* of the process than the *means* (the tool).

    *   Sense 1 is the most appropriate for "that way" in the context of "how I do it".


[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: time
Target surface form: time
Context:
"But if you say you managed it "The stranger was hooked. His eyes burned feverishly. "Yes, yes ", he muttered impatiently. "Of course it looked like an accident. I always work it that way -- and always at a <t>time</t> when the customer has an alibi. Let me prove it, Phil.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=time%1:11:00:: | definition=an instance or single occasion for some event | synonyms=clip | examples=this time he succeeded; he called four times
2. sense_key=time%1:28:05:: | definition=a period of time considered as a resource under your control and sufficient to accomplish something | examples=take time to smell the roses; I didn't have time to finish
3. sense_key=time%1:28:00:: | definition=an indefinite period (usually marked by specific attributes or activities) | examples=he waited a long time; the time of year for planting
4. sense_key=time%1:28:06:: | definition=a suitable moment | examples=it is time to go
5. sense_key=time%1:03:00:: | definition=the continuum of experience in which events pass from the future through the present to the past
6. sense_key=time%1:11:01:: | definition=a person's experience on a particular occasion | examples=he had a time holding back the tears; they had a good time together
7. sense_key=time%1:28:03:: | definition=a reading of a point in time as given by a clock | synonyms=clock time | examples=do you know what time it is?; the time is 10 o'clock
8. sense_key=time%1:28:04:: | definition=the fourth coordinate that is required (along with three spatial dimensions) to specify a physical event | synonyms=fourth dimension
9. sense_key=time%1:07:01:: | definition=rhythm as given by division into parts of equal duration | synonyms=meter, metre
10. sense_key=time%1:28:01:: | definition=the period of time a prisoner is imprisoned | synonyms=prison term, sentence | examples=he served a prison term of 15 months; his sentence was 5 to 10 years

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: "time"
    *   Target surface form: "time"
    *   Context: "...and always at a <t>time</t> when the customer has an alibi."

    *   Sense 1: an instance or single occasion for some event (e.g., "this time he succeeded").
    *   Sense 2: a period of time as a resource (e.g., "take time to smell the roses").
    *   Sense 3: an indefinite period (e.g., "he waited a long time").
    *   Sense 4: a suitable moment (e.g., "it is time to go").
    *   Sense 5: the continuum of experience (general concept of time).
    *   Sense 6: a person's experience on a particular occasion (e.g., "had a good time").
    *   Sense 7: a reading of a point in time as given by a clock (e.g., "what time is it?").
    *   Sense 8: the fourth coordinate (physics).
    *   Sense 9: rhythm/meter.
    *   Sense 10: prison term.

    *   The phrase is "at a time when the customer has an alibi."
    *   This refers to a specific point or occasion in time during which a condition (having an alibi) is met.
    *   Comparing this to the senses:
        *   Sense 1: "an instance or single occasion for some event". This fits well. "At a time when..." often refers to a specific occasion or instance.
        *   Sense 4: "a suitable moment". While the time is "suitable" for the crime, the phrase "at a time when..." is more about the occasion/instance than the suitability itself (though the context implies suitability).
        *   Sense 3: "an indefinite period". Not really an indefinite period, but a specific point/occasion.

    *   "at a time when..." is a common construction meaning "on an occasion when..." or "at a point in time when...".
    *   Sense 1: "an instance or single occasion for some event".
    *   Example for Sense 1: "this time he succeeded".
    *   Let's re-evaluate Sense 4: "a suitable moment". "It is time to go." This is usually used as "It is time" or "the time has come".
    *   Let's re-evaluate Sense 3: "an indefinite period". "the time of year for planting". This is closer to a period, but "at a time when" usually points to a specific instance/occasion.

    *   "at a time when" = "on an occasion when".
    *   Sense 1: "an instance or single occasion for some event".

    *   Sense 1: instance/occasion.
    *   Sense 3: indefinite period.
    *   Sense 4: suitable moment.
    *   In "at a time when the customer has an alibi", the speaker is talking about the specific occasion/instance of the crime.

    *   Wait, let's look at Sense 1 again: "an instance or single occasion for some event".
    *   Let's look at Sense 3 again: "an indefinite period (usually marked by specific attributes or activities)". Example: "the time of year for planting".
    *   "a time when the customer has an alibi" describes a period/occasion marked by a specific attribute (having an alibi).

    *   Actually, "at a time when" often maps to "occasion".
    *   Let's check Sense 1 examples: "this time he succeeded", "he called four times". These are counts of occurrences.
    *   Let's check Sense 3 examples: "he waited a long time", "the time of year for planting".
    *   Is "a time when..." an instance (Sense 1) or a period (Sense 3)?
    *   "at a time when" usually refers to a point or a period.
    *   If I say "at a time when the world was different", that's Sense 3.
    *   If I say "at a time when the customer has an alibi", it's the specific occasion of the crime.

    *   Let's look at Sense 1 again: "an instance or single occasion for some event".
    *   Let's look at Sense 4: "a suitable moment".
    *   The context is "I always work it that way -- and always at a time when the customer has an alibi."
    *   This means he chooses the *moment* or *occasion* carefully.

    *   Comparing Sense 1 and Sense 3:
        Sense 1: "this time he succeeded" (occurrence).
        Sense 3: "the time of year for planting" (period marked by attributes).
        "a time when the customer has an alibi" is a period/moment marked by the attribute of having an alibi.

    *   Let's re-read Sense 1: "an instance or single occasion for some event".
    *   "at a time when..." -> "on an occasion when...".

    *   Let's search for "at a time when" in WSD datasets or WordNet examples.
    *   Often, "a time when" is treated as a period (Sense 3) or an occasion (Sense 1).
    *   Example: "There was a time when I lived in Paris." (Sense 3 - period).
    *   Example: "He arrived at a time when we were eating." (Sense 1 - occasion/instance).

    *   In the target sentence: "always at a time when the customer has an alibi." This is the specific occasion of the crime.

    *   Wait, let's look at Sense 4 again: "a suitable moment".
    *   "I always work it that way... and always at a time when..."
    *   The "always" suggests he's picking the *right* time.
    *   However, "at a time when" is a very standard way to introduce a temporal clause, and the core meaning of "time" there is "occasion" or "period".

    *   Let's compare Sense 1 and Sense 3 again.
    *   Sense 1: "an instance or single occasion for some event".
    *   Sense 3: "an indefinite period (usually marked by specific attributes or activities)".
    *   "a time when the customer has an alibi" -> The "time" is marked by the attribute "the customer has an alibi". This matches Sense 3's definition ("usually marked by specific attributes or activities") and example ("the time of year for planting").

    *   Let's double-check Sense 1: "this time he succeeded". This is more like "on this occasion".
    *   "at a time when..." is more like "during a period when...".

    *   Let's try Sense 1 again. "at a time when" = "on an occasion when".
    *   If the crime happens at 10 PM, and the alibi is for 10 PM, that's a specific occasion.

    *   Let's look at Sense 3 again: "an indefinite period (usually marked by specific attributes or activities)".
    *   "a time when the customer has an alibi" -> The attribute is "having an alibi".

    *   Let's think about "at a time when".
    *   "At a time when" often means "during a period when".
    *   Example: "At a time when inflation is high, people spend less." (Sense 3).
    *   Example: "He called at a time when I was busy." (Sense 1 or 3?).

    *   Let's look at the options again.
    *   1: instance/occasion.
    *   3: indefinite period marked by attributes.
    *   4: suitable moment.

    *   In the context "always at a time when the customer has an alibi", the speaker is describing the *condition* of the time chosen. This fits the "marked by specific attributes" part of Sense 3 very well.

    *   Let's re-verify Sense 1: "this time he succeeded". This is a count/instance.
    *   Let's re-verify Sense 3: "the time of year for planting". This is a period defined by a characteristic.
    *   "a time when the customer has an alibi" is a period (however short) defined by the characteristic of the customer having an alibi.

    *   Wait, let me search for "at a time when" in a corpus.
    *   "at a time when" often refers to a period.
    *   "at a time when" = "during a period when".

    *   Let's check Sense 4 again: "a suitable moment".
    *   "I always work it that way -- and always at a time when the customer has an alibi."
    *   The "always" and the context of planning a crime suggest he's picking a *suitable* time.
    *   But "at a time when..." is the structure. If the sentence was "I always pick a time when...", it might be Sense 4. But "at a time when" is more descriptive of the period.

    *   Let's compare Sense 1 and Sense 3 one more time.
    *   Sense 1: "an instance or single occasion for some event".
    *   Sense 3: "an indefinite period (usually marked by specific attributes or activities)".
    *   "a time when the customer has an alibi"
    *   Is it a "single occasion" or an "indefinite period marked by attributes"?
    *   The alibi exists over a period of time. The crime happens during that period.
    *   Sense 3 seems more robust because of the "marked by specific attributes" part.

    *   Let's double-check Sense 1 again. "he called four times". (Count). "this time he succeeded". (Specific instance).
    *   "at a time when" doesn't feel like a count. It feels like a description of a period.

    *   Final check:
        Sense 1: instance/occasion.
        Sense 3: period marked by attributes.
        Context: "at a time when the customer has an alibi".
        The "when the customer has an alibi" part is the attribute marking the period.

    *   Wait, let me look at Sense 1 again. "an instance or single occasion for some event".
    *   If I say "at a time when", am I referring to a single occasion?
    *   "He arrived at a time when I was sleeping." (The occasion of his arrival coincided with the period of my sleeping).
    *   "I always work it... at a time when the customer has an alibi." (The occasion of the crime coincides with the period of the alibi).

    *   Let's look at Sense 3's example: "the time of year for planting". This is a period defined by an activity.
    *   "a time when the customer has an alibi" is a period defined by a condition.

    *   This feels like Sense 3.