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

[User]
Target lemma: justice
Target surface form: justices
Context:
Scalia and Thomas dine with healthcare law challengers as court takes case The day the Supreme Court gathered behind closed doors to consider the politically divisive question of whether it would hear a challenge to President Obama's healthcare law, two of its justices, Antonin Scalia and Clarence Thomas, were feted at a dinner sponsored by the law firm that will argue the case before the high court. The occasion was last Thursday, when all nine <t>justices</t> met for a conference to pour over the petitions for review. One of the cases at issue was a suit brought by 26 states challenging the sweeping healthcare overhaul passed by Congress last year, a law that has been a rallying cry for conservative activists nationwide.

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

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

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

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `justice`
    *   Target surface form: `justices`
    *   Context: "The day the Supreme Court gathered behind closed doors... two of its justices, Antonin Scalia and Clarence Thomas... all nine <t>justices</t> met for a conference..."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `justice%1:07:00::` (quality of being just/fair)
        2.  `justice%1:04:00::` (judgment in determination of rights)
        3.  `justice%1:18:00::` (public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court; judge, jurist)
        4.  `justice%1:14:00::` (US federal department)

    *   The context mentions "Supreme Court", "Antonin Scalia", "Clarence Thomas", and "all nine justices".
    *   Scalia and Thomas are well-known judges of the US Supreme Court.
    *   The phrase "all nine justices" refers to the members of the court.
    *   This clearly matches the definition of a public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court (judge/jurist).

    *   Sense 1: Abstract quality (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 2: Legal judgment process (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 3: Public official/judge (Correct)
    *   Sense 4: Government department (Incorrect)

    *   The best sense is index 3.


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: conference
Target surface form: conference
Context:
Scalia and Thomas dine with healthcare law challengers as court takes case The day the Supreme Court gathered behind closed doors to consider the politically divisive question of whether it would hear a challenge to President Obama's healthcare law, two of its justices, Antonin Scalia and Clarence Thomas, were feted at a dinner sponsored by the law firm that will argue the case before the high court. The occasion was last Thursday, when all nine justices met for a <t>conference</t> to pour over the petitions for review. One of the cases at issue was a suit brought by 26 states challenging the sweeping healthcare overhaul passed by Congress last year, a law that has been a rallying cry for conservative activists nationwide.

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

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

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

finish_reason: stop

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

role: assistant

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `conference`
    *   Target surface form: `conference`
    *   Context: "The occasion was last Thursday, when all nine justices met for a <t>conference</t> to pour over the petitions for review."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `conference%1:14:00::`: a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
        2.  `conference%1:14:01::`: an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members (synonym: league)
        3.  `conference%1:10:00::`: a discussion among participants who have an agreed (serious) topic (synonym: group discussion)

    *   The context describes the Supreme Court justices meeting "behind closed doors to consider the politically divisive question of whether it would hear a challenge to President Obama's healthcare law."
    *   It specifically says they "met for a conference to pour over the petitions for review."
    *   This is a formal, prearranged meeting of the justices to discuss specific legal cases (petitions for review).

    *   Sense 2 (sports league) is clearly incorrect.
    *   Sense 3 (group discussion) is a general discussion.
    *   Sense 1 (prearranged meeting for consultation/exchange of information/discussion, especially with a formal agenda) fits the description of a Supreme Court conference perfectly. A "conference" in the context of the Supreme Court is a formal, scheduled meeting where the justices discuss cases and vote.

    *   Sense 1 is more specific to the formal nature of the meeting ("prearranged", "formal agenda") than Sense 3 ("a discussion"). The Supreme Court's process of reviewing petitions is a highly structured, formal procedure.

currency: USD

source: unavailable


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

[User]
Target lemma: petition
Target surface form: petitions
Context:
Scalia and Thomas dine with healthcare law challengers as court takes case The day the Supreme Court gathered behind closed doors to consider the politically divisive question of whether it would hear a challenge to President Obama's healthcare law, two of its justices, Antonin Scalia and Clarence Thomas, were feted at a dinner sponsored by the law firm that will argue the case before the high court. The occasion was last Thursday, when all nine justices met for a conference to pour over the <t>petitions</t> for review. One of the cases at issue was a suit brought by 26 states challenging the sweeping healthcare overhaul passed by Congress last year, a law that has been a rallying cry for conservative activists nationwide.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=petition%1:10:00:: | definition=a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority | synonyms=request, postulation
2. sense_key=petition%1:10:01:: | definition=reverent petition to a deity | synonyms=prayer, orison

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: `petition`
    *   Target surface form: `petitions`
    *   Context: "The occasion was last Thursday, when all nine justices met for a conference to pour over the <t>petitions</t> for review."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `petition%1:10:00::`: a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority (synonyms: request, postulation).
        2.  `petition%1:10:01::`: reverent petition to a deity (synonyms: prayer, orison).

    *   The context describes the Supreme Court justices meeting to consider whether to hear a challenge to a law.
    *   They are "pouring over the petitions for review."
    *   In a legal context, a "petition for review" (or petition for writ of certiorari) is a formal request submitted to a higher court to review a lower court's decision.

    *   Sense 1: "a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority." This fits perfectly. The Supreme Court is the authority, and the petition is the formal request.
    *   Sense 2: "reverent petition to a deity." This does not fit the legal context of the Supreme Court.

    *   Sense 1 is the correct choice.


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

[User]
Target lemma: review
Target surface form: review
Context:
Scalia and Thomas dine with healthcare law challengers as court takes case The day the Supreme Court gathered behind closed doors to consider the politically divisive question of whether it would hear a challenge to President Obama's healthcare law, two of its justices, Antonin Scalia and Clarence Thomas, were feted at a dinner sponsored by the law firm that will argue the case before the high court. The occasion was last Thursday, when all nine justices met for a conference to pour over the petitions for <t>review</t>. One of the cases at issue was a suit brought by 26 states challenging the sweeping healthcare overhaul passed by Congress last year, a law that has been a rallying cry for conservative activists nationwide.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=review%1:09:00:: | definition=a new appraisal or evaluation | synonyms=reappraisal, revaluation, reassessment
2. sense_key=review%1:10:01:: | definition=an essay or article that gives a critical evaluation (as of a book or play) | synonyms=critique, critical review, review article
3. sense_key=review%1:04:00:: | definition=a subsequent examination of a patient for the purpose of monitoring earlier treatment | synonyms=follow-up, reexamination
4. sense_key=review%1:21:00:: | definition=(accounting) a service (less exhaustive than an audit) that provides some assurance to interested parties as to the reliability of financial data | synonyms=limited review
5. sense_key=review%1:10:02:: | definition=a variety show with topical sketches and songs and dancing and comedians | synonyms=revue
6. sense_key=review%1:10:03:: | definition=a periodical that publishes critical essays on current affairs or literature or art
7. sense_key=review%1:10:00:: | definition=a summary at the end that repeats the substance of a longer discussion | synonyms=recapitulation, recap
8. sense_key=review%1:04:03:: | definition=(law) a judicial reexamination of the proceedings of a court (especially by an appellate court)
9. sense_key=review%1:04:01:: | definition=practice intended to polish performance or refresh the memory | synonyms=brushup
10. sense_key=review%1:04:02:: | definition=a formal or official examination | synonyms=inspection | examples=the platoon stood ready for review; we had to wait for the inspection before we could use the elevator

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

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

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

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `review`
    *   Target surface form: `review`
    *   Context: "The occasion was last Thursday, when all nine justices met for a conference to pour over the petitions for <t>review</t>."
    *   Surrounding context: Supreme Court, justices, healthcare law challengers, petitions, high court.

    *   1: a new appraisal or evaluation (reappraisal)
    *   2: an essay or article that gives a critical evaluation (critique)
    *   3: a subsequent examination of a patient (follow-up)
    *   4: (accounting) a service providing assurance on financial data
    *   5: a variety show (revue)
    *   6: a periodical that publishes critical essays
    *   7: a summary at the end (recapitulation)
    *   8: (law) a judicial reexamination of the proceedings of a court (especially by an appellate court)
    *   9: practice intended to polish performance (brushup)
    *   10: a formal or official examination (inspection)

    *   The context is clearly legal ("Supreme Court", "justices", "petitions for review").
    *   In the US legal system, a "petition for review" (or petition for writ of certiorari) is a request for a higher court (like the Supreme Court) to reexamine a case decided by a lower court.
    *   Sense 8 specifically mentions "(law) a judicial reexamination of the proceedings of a court (especially by an appellate court)".

    *   Sense 1 (appraisal) is too general.
    *   Sense 10 (inspection) is for things like military parades or building inspections.
    *   Sense 8 is the precise legal term for this 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: case
Target surface form: cases
Context:
Scalia and Thomas dine with healthcare law challengers as court takes case The day the Supreme Court gathered behind closed doors to consider the politically divisive question of whether it would hear a challenge to President Obama's healthcare law, two of its justices, Antonin Scalia and Clarence Thomas, were feted at a dinner sponsored by the law firm that will argue the case before the high court. The occasion was last Thursday, when all nine justices met for a conference to pour over the petitions for review. One of the <t>cases</t> at issue was a suit brought by 26 states challenging the sweeping healthcare overhaul passed by Congress last year, a law that has been a rallying cry for conservative activists nationwide. The justices agreed to hear the suit; indeed, a landmark 5.5 - hour argument is expected in March, and the outcome is likely to further roil the 2012 presidential race, which will be in full swing by the time the court's decision is released.

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

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

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

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

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `case`
    *   Target surface form: `cases`
    *   Context: "One of the <t>cases</t> at issue was a suit brought by 26 states challenging the sweeping healthcare overhaul passed by Congress last year..."
    *   Surrounding context: "Supreme Court", "healthcare law challengers", "law firm that will argue the case", "petitions for review", "suit brought by 26 states".

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

    *   The context explicitly mentions "Supreme Court", "law firm", "suit brought by 26 states", and "petitions for review".
    *   The sentence "One of the cases at issue was a suit brought by 26 states..." directly equates "cases" with "suit".
    *   Sense 3 is defined as "a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy" and lists "lawsuit, suit, cause" as synonyms.

    *   Sense 3 matches perfectly.


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

[User]
Target lemma: suit
Target surface form: suit
Context:
Scalia and Thomas dine with healthcare law challengers as court takes case The day the Supreme Court gathered behind closed doors to consider the politically divisive question of whether it would hear a challenge to President Obama's healthcare law, two of its justices, Antonin Scalia and Clarence Thomas, were feted at a dinner sponsored by the law firm that will argue the case before the high court. The occasion was last Thursday, when all nine justices met for a conference to pour over the petitions for review. One of the cases at issue was a <t>suit</t> brought by 26 states challenging the sweeping healthcare overhaul passed by Congress last year, a law that has been a rallying cry for conservative activists nationwide. The justices agreed to hear the suit; indeed, a landmark 5.5 - hour argument is expected in March, and the outcome is likely to further roil the 2012 presidential race, which will be in full swing by the time the court's decision is released.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=suit%1:06:00:: | definition=a set of garments (usually including a jacket and trousers or skirt) for outerwear all of the same fabric and color | synonyms=suit of clothes | examples=they buried him in his best suit
2. sense_key=suit%1:04:00:: | definition=a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy | synonyms=lawsuit, case, cause, causa | examples=the family brought suit against the landlord
3. sense_key=suit%1:18:00:: | definition=(slang) a businessman dressed in a business suit | examples=all the suits care about is the bottom line
4. sense_key=suit%1:10:01:: | definition=a man's courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman (usually with the hope of marriage) | synonyms=courtship, wooing, courting | examples=its was a brief and intense courtship
5. sense_key=suit%1:10:00:: | definition=a petition or appeal made to a person of superior status or rank
6. sense_key=suit%1:06:01:: | definition=playing card in any of four sets of 13 cards in a pack; each set has its own symbol and color | examples=a flush is five cards in the same suit; in bridge you must follow suit

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

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

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

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `suit`
    *   Target surface form: `suit`
    *   Context: "One of the cases at issue was a <t>suit</t> brought by 26 states challenging the sweeping healthcare overhaul passed by Congress last year..."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  Garments (suit of clothes).
        2.  Legal proceeding (lawsuit, case).
        3.  Businessman (slang).
        4.  Courting a woman.
        5.  Petition to a superior.
        6.  Playing card set.

    *   The sentence mentions "cases at issue", "brought by 26 states", "challenging the sweeping healthcare overhaul", "Supreme Court", and "law firm".
    *   This clearly refers to a legal action or lawsuit.

    *   Sense 1: Clothing (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 2: "a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy" (Correct - synonyms: lawsuit, case)
    *   Sense 3: Businessman (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 4: Courtship (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 5: Petition to superior (Incorrect - though related to legal, Sense 2 is specific to court proceedings)
    *   Sense 6: Playing cards (Incorrect)

    *   The target word "suit" in "a suit brought by 26 states" matches Sense 2 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: state
Target surface form: states
Context:
Scalia and Thomas dine with healthcare law challengers as court takes case The day the Supreme Court gathered behind closed doors to consider the politically divisive question of whether it would hear a challenge to President Obama's healthcare law, two of its justices, Antonin Scalia and Clarence Thomas, were feted at a dinner sponsored by the law firm that will argue the case before the high court. The occasion was last Thursday, when all nine justices met for a conference to pour over the petitions for review. One of the cases at issue was a suit brought by 26 <t>states</t> challenging the sweeping healthcare overhaul passed by Congress last year, a law that has been a rallying cry for conservative activists nationwide. The justices agreed to hear the suit; indeed, a landmark 5.5 - hour argument is expected in March, and the outcome is likely to further roil the 2012 presidential race, which will be in full swing by the time the court's decision is released.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=state%1:15:01:: | definition=the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation | synonyms=province | examples=his state is in the deep south
2. sense_key=state%1:03:00:: | definition=the way something is with respect to its main attributes | examples=the current state of knowledge; his state of health
3. sense_key=state%1:14:01:: | definition=the group of people comprising the government of a sovereign state | examples=the state has lowered its income tax
4. sense_key=state%1:14:00:: | definition=a politically organized body of people under a single government | synonyms=nation, country, land, commonwealth, res publica, body politic | examples=the state has elected a new president; African nations
5. sense_key=state%1:26:02:: | definition=(chemistry) the three traditional states of matter are solids (fixed shape and volume) and liquids (fixed volume and shaped by the container) and gases (filling the container) | synonyms=state of matter | examples=the solid state of water is called ice
6. sense_key=state%1:26:01:: | definition=a state of depression or agitation | examples=he was in such a state you just couldn't reason with him
7. sense_key=state%1:15:00:: | definition=the territory occupied by a nation | synonyms=country, land | examples=he returned to the land of his birth; he visited several European countries
8. sense_key=state%1:14:02:: | definition=the federal department in the United States that sets and maintains foreign policies | synonyms=Department of State, United States Department of State, State Department, DoS | examples=the Department of State was created in 1789

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: `state`
    *   Target surface form: `states`
    *   Context: "One of the cases at issue was a suit brought by 26 <t>states</t> challenging the sweeping healthcare overhaul passed by Congress last year..."
    *   Key phrase: "suit brought by 26 states"

    *   Sense 1: "the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation" (synonym: province). Example: "his state is in the deep south".
    *   Sense 2: "the way something is with respect to its main attributes". Example: "the current state of knowledge".
    *   Sense 3: "the group of people comprising the government of a sovereign state". Example: "the state has lowered its income tax".
    *   Sense 4: "a politically organized body of people under a single government" (synonyms: nation, country). Example: "the state has elected a new president".
    *   Sense 5: "(chemistry) the three traditional states of matter".
    *   Sense 6: "a state of depression or agitation".
    *   Sense 7: "the territory occupied by a nation" (synonyms: country, land).
    *   Sense 8: "the federal department in the United States that sets and maintains foreign policies" (State Department).

    *   The context mentions "26 states" bringing a suit against a federal law (healthcare overhaul passed by Congress).
    *   In the US context, "states" refers to the constituent administrative districts (like Texas, Florida, etc.) that make up the United States.
    *   Sense 1 specifically defines "the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation" and gives the example "his state is in the deep south". This fits perfectly.
    *   Sense 4 and 7 refer to sovereign nations.
    *   Sense 3 refers to the government of a sovereign state.
    *   Sense 8 refers to the US State Department.

    *   The "26 states" are the sub-national entities of the USA.
    *   Sense 1 is the correct definition for sub-national states.


[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: overhaul
Target surface form: overhaul
Context:
Scalia and Thomas dine with healthcare law challengers as court takes case The day the Supreme Court gathered behind closed doors to consider the politically divisive question of whether it would hear a challenge to President Obama's healthcare law, two of its justices, Antonin Scalia and Clarence Thomas, were feted at a dinner sponsored by the law firm that will argue the case before the high court. The occasion was last Thursday, when all nine justices met for a conference to pour over the petitions for review. One of the cases at issue was a suit brought by 26 states challenging the sweeping healthcare <t>overhaul</t> passed by Congress last year, a law that has been a rallying cry for conservative activists nationwide. The justices agreed to hear the suit; indeed, a landmark 5.5 - hour argument is expected in March, and the outcome is likely to further roil the 2012 presidential race, which will be in full swing by the time the court's decision is released.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=overhaul%1:04:00:: | definition=periodic maintenance on a car or machine | synonyms=inspection and repair, service | examples=it was time for an overhaul on the tractor
2. sense_key=overhaul%1:04:01:: | definition=the act of improving by renewing and restoring | synonyms=renovation, redevelopment | examples=they are pursuing a general program of renovation to the entire property; a major overhal of the healthcare system was proposed

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: `overhaul`
    *   Target surface form: `overhaul`
    *   Context: "...challenging the sweeping healthcare <t>overhaul</t> passed by Congress last year..."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `overhaul%1:04:00`: periodic maintenance on a car or machine (inspection and repair, service).
        2.  `overhaul%1:04:01`: the act of improving by renewing and restoring (renovation, redevelopment). Example: "a major overhaul of the healthcare system was proposed".

    *   The context refers to a "sweeping healthcare overhaul passed by Congress".
    *   This refers to a major change or restructuring of a system (healthcare), not the maintenance of a machine.
    *   Sense 2 specifically mentions "a major overhaul of the healthcare system was proposed" in its examples.

    *   Sense 1: Machine maintenance. (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 2: Improving by renewing/restoring/restructuring a system. (Correct)


[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: congress
Target surface form: Congress
Context:
Scalia and Thomas dine with healthcare law challengers as court takes case The day the Supreme Court gathered behind closed doors to consider the politically divisive question of whether it would hear a challenge to President Obama's healthcare law, two of its justices, Antonin Scalia and Clarence Thomas, were feted at a dinner sponsored by the law firm that will argue the case before the high court. The occasion was last Thursday, when all nine justices met for a conference to pour over the petitions for review. One of the cases at issue was a suit brought by 26 states challenging the sweeping healthcare overhaul passed by <t>Congress</t> last year, a law that has been a rallying cry for conservative activists nationwide. The justices agreed to hear the suit; indeed, a landmark 5.5 - hour argument is expected in March, and the outcome is likely to further roil the 2012 presidential race, which will be in full swing by the time the court's decision is released.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=congress%1:14:01:: | definition=the legislature of the United States government | synonyms=United States Congress, U.S. Congress
2. sense_key=congress%1:14:00:: | definition=a meeting of elected or appointed representatives
3. sense_key=congress%1:14:02:: | definition=a national legislative assembly
4. sense_key=congress%1:04:01:: | definition=the act of sexual procreation between a man and a woman; the man's penis is inserted into the woman's vagina and excited until orgasm and ejaculation occur | synonyms=sexual intercourse, intercourse, sex act, copulation, coitus, coition

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: `congress`
    *   Target surface form: `Congress`
    *   Context: "...a suit brought by 26 states challenging the sweeping healthcare overhaul passed by <t>Congress</t> last year..."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `congress%1:14:01::`: the legislature of the United States government (United States Congress, U.S. Congress)
        2.  `congress%1:14:00::`: a meeting of elected or appointed representatives
        3.  `congress%1:14:02::`: a national legislative assembly
        4.  `congress%1:04:01::`: the act of sexual procreation...

    *   The text mentions "President Obama's healthcare law", "Supreme Court", "26 states", and "healthcare overhaul passed by Congress".
    *   This clearly refers to the legislative body of the United States.

    *   Sense 1: "the legislature of the United States government" - This is a perfect match.
    *   Sense 2: "a meeting of elected or appointed representatives" - Too general.
    *   Sense 3: "a national legislative assembly" - This is a hypernym of Sense 1. Since the context specifically refers to the US government (Obama, Supreme Court), the more specific sense (Sense 1) is the best fit.
    *   Sense 4: Sexual intercourse - Irrelevant.

    *   The target is the US Congress. Sense 1 is the most specific and accurate.


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

[User]
Target lemma: year
Target surface form: year
Context:
Scalia and Thomas dine with healthcare law challengers as court takes case The day the Supreme Court gathered behind closed doors to consider the politically divisive question of whether it would hear a challenge to President Obama's healthcare law, two of its justices, Antonin Scalia and Clarence Thomas, were feted at a dinner sponsored by the law firm that will argue the case before the high court. The occasion was last Thursday, when all nine justices met for a conference to pour over the petitions for review. One of the cases at issue was a suit brought by 26 states challenging the sweeping healthcare overhaul passed by Congress last <t>year</t>, a law that has been a rallying cry for conservative activists nationwide. The justices agreed to hear the suit; indeed, a landmark 5.5 - hour argument is expected in March, and the outcome is likely to further roil the 2012 presidential race, which will be in full swing by the time the court's decision is released.

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

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

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

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `year`
    *   Target surface form: `year`
    *   Context: "...a suit brought by 26 states challenging the sweeping healthcare overhaul passed by Congress last <t>year</t>, a law that has been a rallying cry for conservative activists nationwide."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `year%1:28:01::`: a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days (twelvemonth, yr).
        2.  `year%1:28:02::`: a period of time occupying a regular part of a calendar year that is used for some particular activity (e.g., school year).
        3.  `year%1:28:00::`: the period of time that it takes for a planet to make a complete revolution around the sun.
        4.  `year%1:14:00::`: a body of students who graduate together (class).

    *   The phrase is "passed by Congress last year".
    *   This refers to the calendar year preceding the current one.
    *   It describes a duration of 365/366 days.

    *   Sense 1: General calendar year (365/366 days). Fits perfectly.
    *   Sense 2: Specific activity period (like a school year). Not applicable here.
    *   Sense 3: Astronomical year (planetary revolution). Not applicable here.
    *   Sense 4: Academic class. Not applicable here.

    *   The context "last year" refers to the standard calendar year. Sense 1 is the correct fit.


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

[User]
Target lemma: law
Target surface form: law
Context:
Scalia and Thomas dine with healthcare law challengers as court takes case The day the Supreme Court gathered behind closed doors to consider the politically divisive question of whether it would hear a challenge to President Obama's healthcare law, two of its justices, Antonin Scalia and Clarence Thomas, were feted at a dinner sponsored by the law firm that will argue the case before the high court. The occasion was last Thursday, when all nine justices met for a conference to pour over the petitions for review. One of the cases at issue was a suit brought by 26 states challenging the sweeping healthcare overhaul passed by Congress last year, a <t>law</t> that has been a rallying cry for conservative activists nationwide. The justices agreed to hear the suit; indeed, a landmark 5.5 - hour argument is expected in March, and the outcome is likely to further roil the 2012 presidential race, which will be in full swing by the time the court's decision is released.

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

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

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

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `law`
    *   Target surface form: `law`
    *   Context: "...a suit brought by 26 states challenging the sweeping healthcare overhaul passed by Congress last year, a <t>law</t> that has been a rallying cry for conservative activists nationwide."
    *   Key phrases: "healthcare overhaul passed by Congress", "a law that has been a rallying cry".

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

    *   The context refers to the "healthcare overhaul passed by Congress". This is a specific piece of legislation (the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act).
    *   Sense 2 ("legal document setting forth rules governing a particular kind of activity") fits a specific act or statute passed by a legislative body.
    *   Sense 1 is too general (the whole system of law).
    *   Senses 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 are clearly incorrect.

    *   The "healthcare overhaul passed by Congress" is a specific law (statute).
    *   Sense 2: "legal document setting forth rules governing a particular kind of activity". This matches the usage of a specific act of Congress.


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

[User]
Target lemma: rallying_cry
Target surface form: rallying cry
Context:
Scalia and Thomas dine with healthcare law challengers as court takes case The day the Supreme Court gathered behind closed doors to consider the politically divisive question of whether it would hear a challenge to President Obama's healthcare law, two of its justices, Antonin Scalia and Clarence Thomas, were feted at a dinner sponsored by the law firm that will argue the case before the high court. The occasion was last Thursday, when all nine justices met for a conference to pour over the petitions for review. One of the cases at issue was a suit brought by 26 states challenging the sweeping healthcare overhaul passed by Congress last year, a law that has been a <t>rallying cry</t> for conservative activists nationwide. The justices agreed to hear the suit; indeed, a landmark 5.5 - hour argument is expected in March, and the outcome is likely to further roil the 2012 presidential race, which will be in full swing by the time the court's decision is released.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=rallying_cry%1:10:00:: | definition=a slogan used to rally support for a cause | synonyms=war cry, battle cry, cry, watchword | examples=a cry to arms; our watchword will be `democracy'
2. sense_key=rallying_cry%1:10:01:: | definition=a yell intended to rally a group of soldiers in battle | synonyms=war cry, war whoop, battle cry

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: `rallying_cry`
    *   Target surface form: `rallying cry`
    *   Context: "...a law that has been a <t>rallying cry</t> for conservative activists nationwide."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `rallying_cry%1:10:00::`: a slogan used to rally support for a cause (synonyms: war cry, battle cry, cry, watchword; examples: a cry to arms; our watchword will be 'democracy').
        2.  `rallying_cry%1:10:01::`: a yell intended to rally a group of soldiers in battle (synonyms: war cry, war whoop, battle cry).

    *   The context refers to a law (President Obama's healthcare law) being a "rallying cry" for "conservative activists nationwide."
    *   This is not a literal yell in a military battle (Sense 2).
    *   It is a metaphorical "cry" or a focal point/slogan used to mobilize political support for a cause (Sense 1).

    *   Sense 1: Slogan/cause/support. Fits perfectly.
    *   Sense 2: Yell/soldiers/battle. Does not 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: justice
Target surface form: justices
Context:
Scalia and Thomas dine with healthcare law challengers as court takes case The day the Supreme Court gathered behind closed doors to consider the politically divisive question of whether it would hear a challenge to President Obama's healthcare law, two of its justices, Antonin Scalia and Clarence Thomas, were feted at a dinner sponsored by the law firm that will argue the case before the high court. The occasion was last Thursday, when all nine justices met for a conference to pour over the petitions for review. One of the cases at issue was a suit brought by 26 states challenging the sweeping healthcare overhaul passed by Congress last year, a law that has been a rallying cry for conservative activists nationwide. The <t>justices</t> agreed to hear the suit; indeed, a landmark 5.5 - hour argument is expected in March, and the outcome is likely to further roil the 2012 presidential race, which will be in full swing by the time the court's decision is released. The lawyer who will stand before the court and argue that the law should be thrown out is likely to be Paul Clement, who served as U.S. solicitor general during the George W. Bush administration.

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

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

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

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `justice`
    *   Target surface form: `justices`
    *   Context: "The <t>justices</t> agreed to hear the suit..." (referring to the Supreme Court members Scalia, Thomas, and others).
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `justice%1:07:00::` (quality of being just/fair)
        2.  `justice%1:04:00::` (judgment in determination of rights)
        3.  `justice%1:18:00::` (public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court of justice; judge, jurist)
        4.  `justice%1:14:00::` (US federal department - DoJ)

    *   The text mentions "Supreme Court", "Antonin Scalia and Clarence Thomas", "all nine justices", and "agreed to hear the suit".
    *   The word "justices" clearly refers to the judges of the Supreme Court.

    *   Sense 1: Abstract quality (fairness). Not applicable.
    *   Sense 2: The act of judgment. Not applicable.
    *   Sense 3: A public official/judge. This fits perfectly.
    *   Sense 4: The Department of Justice. Not applicable.

    *   The best sense is index 3.


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

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

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=suit%1:06:00:: | definition=a set of garments (usually including a jacket and trousers or skirt) for outerwear all of the same fabric and color | synonyms=suit of clothes | examples=they buried him in his best suit
2. sense_key=suit%1:04:00:: | definition=a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy | synonyms=lawsuit, case, cause, causa | examples=the family brought suit against the landlord
3. sense_key=suit%1:18:00:: | definition=(slang) a businessman dressed in a business suit | examples=all the suits care about is the bottom line
4. sense_key=suit%1:10:01:: | definition=a man's courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman (usually with the hope of marriage) | synonyms=courtship, wooing, courting | examples=its was a brief and intense courtship
5. sense_key=suit%1:10:00:: | definition=a petition or appeal made to a person of superior status or rank
6. sense_key=suit%1:06:01:: | definition=playing card in any of four sets of 13 cards in a pack; each set has its own symbol and color | examples=a flush is five cards in the same suit; in bridge you must follow suit

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: `suit`
    *   Target surface form: `suit`
    *   Context: "The justices agreed to hear the <t>suit</t>; indeed, a landmark 5.5 - hour argument is expected in March..."
    *   Surrounding context: "Supreme Court", "healthcare law challengers", "law firm", "petitions for review", "suit brought by 26 states", "court's decision".

    *   Sense 1: A set of garments (clothing).
    *   Sense 2: A proceeding in a court of law (lawsuit, case).
    *   Sense 3: A businessman (slang).
    *   Sense 4: Courting a woman.
    *   Sense 5: A petition or appeal to a superior.
    *   Sense 6: Playing card set.

    *   The context is clearly legal. The "suit" is something the Supreme Court justices "agreed to hear".
    *   Earlier in the text, it mentions "a suit brought by 26 states challenging the sweeping healthcare overhaul".
    *   This matches Sense 2: "a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy" (synonyms: lawsuit, case).

    *   Sense 2 is the perfect fit.


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

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

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

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

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

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `hour`
    *   Target surface form: `hour`
    *   Context: "...a landmark 5.5 - <t>hour</t> argument is expected in March..."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `hour%1:28:00::`: a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day (60 minutes).
        2.  `hour%1:28:01::`: clock time (time of day).
        3.  `hour%1:28:02::`: a special and memorable period.
        4.  `hour%1:07:00::`: distance measured by the time taken to cover it.

    *   The phrase is "5.5 - hour argument".
    *   This refers to the duration of the argument.
    *   "5.5 hours" means 5.5 periods of 60 minutes each.

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

    *   The target word "hour" in "5.5 - hour argument" describes the length of time the argument will take. This is the standard definition of an hour as a unit of time.


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

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

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=argument%1:10:02:: | definition=a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true | synonyms=statement | examples=it was a strong argument that his hypothesis was true
2. sense_key=argument%1:10:03:: | definition=a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement | synonyms=controversy, contention, contestation, disputation, disceptation, tilt | examples=they were involved in a violent argument
3. sense_key=argument%1:10:00:: | definition=a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal | synonyms=argumentation, debate | examples=the argument over foreign aid goes on and on
4. sense_key=argument%1:10:01:: | definition=a summary of the subject or plot of a literary work or play or movie | synonyms=literary argument | examples=the editor added the argument to the poem
5. sense_key=argument%1:10:04:: | definition=(computer science) a reference or value that is passed to a function, procedure, subroutine, command, or program | synonyms=parameter
6. sense_key=argument%1:09:00:: | definition=a variable in a logical or mathematical expression whose value determines the dependent variable; if f(x)=y, x is the independent variable
7. sense_key=argument%1:09:01:: | definition=a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning | synonyms=argumentation, logical argument, line of reasoning, line | examples=I can't follow your line of reasoning

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

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

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `argument`
    *   Target surface form: `argument`
    *   Context: "...a landmark 5.5 - hour <t>argument</t> is expected in March..."
    *   Surrounding context: The Supreme Court is hearing a case about healthcare law. Lawyers will "argue the case before the high court."

    *   Sense 1: a fact or assertion offered as evidence (statement).
    *   Sense 2: a contentious speech act; a dispute (fight/quarrel).
    *   Sense 3: a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal (debate/argumentation).
    *   Sense 4: a summary of a literary work.
    *   Sense 5: (CS) a value passed to a function.
    *   Sense 6: (Math) a variable in a logical expression.
    *   Sense 7: a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating truth (logical reasoning).

    *   The context refers to a "5.5-hour argument" taking place before the Supreme Court.
    *   In a legal context, "oral arguments" are the formal proceedings where lawyers present their cases (reasons for and against a proposition) to the judges.
    *   This fits the definition of a "discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal" (Sense 3).
    *   It is not a "fact or assertion" (Sense 1), a "violent argument/dispute" (Sense 2), a "literary summary" (Sense 4), a "computer science parameter" (Sense 5), a "mathematical variable" (Sense 6), or a "methodical process of logical reasoning" (Sense 7) in the abstract sense, but rather the *event* of the debate.

    *   Sense 3: "a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal" (synonyms: argumentation, debate). This perfectly describes the oral argument phase of a court case.


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

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

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=march%1:28:00:: | definition=the month following February and preceding April | synonyms=Mar
2. sense_key=march%1:04:00:: | definition=the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind) | synonyms=marching | examples=it was a long march; we heard the sound of marching
3. sense_key=march%1:04:02:: | definition=a steady advance | examples=the march of science; the march of time
4. sense_key=march%1:14:00:: | definition=a procession of people walking together | examples=the march went up Fifth Avenue
5. sense_key=march%1:15:00:: | definition=district consisting of the area on either side of a border or boundary of a country or an area | synonyms=borderland, border district, marchland | examples=the Welsh marches between England and Wales
6. sense_key=march%1:10:01:: | definition=genre of music written for marching | synonyms=marching music | examples=Sousa wrote the best marches
7. sense_key=march%1:10:00:: | definition=a degree granted for the successful completion of advanced study of architecture | synonyms=Master of Architecture

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: `march`
    *   Target surface form: `March`
    *   Context: "...a landmark 5.5 - hour argument is expected in <t>March</t>, and the outcome is likely to further roil the 2012 presidential race..."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `march%1:28:00::` - the month following February and preceding April (synonym: Mar)
        2.  `march%1:04:00::` - the act of marching; walking with regular steps
        3.  `march%1:04:02::` - a steady advance (e.g., march of science)
        4.  `march%1:14:00::` - a procession of people walking together
        5.  `march%1:15:00::` - district consisting of the area on either side of a border
        6.  `march%1:10:01::` - genre of music written for marching
        7.  `march%1:10:00::` - a degree granted for the successful completion of advanced study of architecture

    *   The sentence says "a landmark 5.5 - hour argument is expected in March".
    *   "In March" clearly refers to a time period, specifically the month of the year.
    *   The surface form "March" is capitalized, which is standard for the month.

    *   Sense 1: "the month following February and preceding April" - This matches perfectly.


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

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

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=race%1:11:01:: | definition=any competition | examples=the race for the presidency
2. sense_key=race%1:11:00:: | definition=a contest of speed | examples=the race is to the swift
3. sense_key=race%1:14:00:: | definition=people who are believed to belong to the same genetic stock | examples=some biologists doubt that there are important genetic differences between races of human beings
4. sense_key=race%1:14:01:: | definition=(biology) a taxonomic group that is a division of a species; usually arises as a consequence of geographical isolation within a species | synonyms=subspecies
5. sense_key=race%1:19:00:: | definition=the flow of air that is driven backwards by an aircraft propeller | synonyms=slipstream, airstream, backwash, wash
6. sense_key=race%1:06:00:: | definition=a canal for a current of water | synonyms=raceway

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: `race`
    *   Target surface form: `race`
    *   Context: "...the outcome is likely to further roil the 2012 presidential <t>race</t>, which will be in full swing by the time the court's decision is released."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `race%1:11:01::`: any competition (example: the race for the presidency)
        2.  `race%1:11:00::`: a contest of speed (example: the race is to the swift)
        3.  `race%1:14:00::`: people who are believed to belong to the same genetic stock
        4.  `race%1:14:01::`: (biology) a taxonomic group...
        5.  `race%1:19:00::`: the flow of air...
        6.  `race%1:06:00::`: a canal for a current of water

    *   The phrase is "the 2012 presidential race".
    *   This refers to the competition between candidates for the presidency of the United States.
    *   It is not a contest of physical speed (sense 2).
    *   It is not about genetic stock or biology (senses 3, 4).
    *   It is not about air flow or water canals (senses 5, 6).
    *   It is a competition for a position/office.

    *   Sense 1: "any competition" with the example "the race for the presidency". This matches perfectly.

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

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=swing%1:26:01:: | definition=a state of steady vigorous action that is characteristic of an activity | examples=the party went with a swing; it took time to get into the swing of things
2. sense_key=swing%1:06:00:: | definition=mechanical device used as a plaything to support someone swinging back and forth
3. sense_key=swing%1:04:06:: | definition=a sweeping blow or stroke | examples=he took a wild swing at my head
4. sense_key=swing%1:04:00:: | definition=changing location by moving back and forth | synonyms=swinging, vacillation
5. sense_key=swing%1:10:01:: | definition=a style of jazz played by big bands popular in the 1930s; flowing rhythms but less complex than later styles of jazz | synonyms=swing music, jive
6. sense_key=swing%1:07:00:: | definition=a jaunty rhythm in music | synonyms=lilt
7. sense_key=swing%1:04:03:: | definition=the act of swinging a golf club at a golf ball and (usually) hitting it | synonyms=golf stroke, golf shot
8. sense_key=swing%1:04:02:: | definition=in baseball; a batter's attempt to hit a pitched ball | synonyms=baseball swing, cut | examples=he took a vicious cut at the ball
9. sense_key=swing%1:04:04:: | definition=a square dance figure; a pair of dancers join hands and dance around a point between them

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: `swing`
    *   Target surface form: `swing`
    *   Context: "...the outcome is likely to further roil the 2012 presidential race, which will be in full <t>swing</t> by the time the court's decision is released."

    *   The phrase is "in full swing".
    *   "In full swing" is an idiomatic expression meaning that an activity is at its height of activity or is operating at maximum capacity/vigor.
    *   In this context, the "2012 presidential race" will be "in full swing," meaning the campaign will be very active and intense.

    *   Sense 1: "a state of steady vigorous action that is characteristic of an activity" (Examples: "the party went with a swing", "it took time to get into the swing of things"). This matches the idiomatic meaning of "in full swing".
    *   Sense 2: "mechanical device used as a plaything..." (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 3: "a sweeping blow or stroke" (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 4: "changing location by moving back and forth" (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 5: "a style of jazz..." (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 6: "a jaunty rhythm in music" (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 7: "the act of swinging a golf club..." (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 8: "in baseball; a batter's attempt..." (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 9: "a square dance figure..." (Incorrect)

    *   Sense 1 perfectly describes the state of an activity (the presidential race) being in a state of steady vigorous action.


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

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

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

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

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

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `court`
    *   Target surface form: `court`
    *   Context: "...the outcome is likely to further roil the 2012 presidential race, which will be in full swing by the time the <t>court</t>'s decision is released."
    *   Surrounding context: The text discusses the Supreme Court, justices (Scalia, Thomas), healthcare law challenges, petitions for review, and legal arguments.

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

    *   The context refers to the "Supreme Court" and its "decision".
    *   The "court" in "the court's decision" refers to the judicial body (the Supreme Court) that makes the ruling.
    *   Sense 1: "an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business"
    *   Sense 8: "a tribunal that is presided over by a magistrate or by one or more judges who administer justice according to the laws"

    *   Sense 1 (court%1:14:00) and Sense 8 (court%1:06:05) are very similar.
    *   Sense 1 focuses on the *assembly* (the people gathered).
    *   Sense 8 focuses on the *tribunal* (the institution/entity).
    *   In the phrase "the court's decision", "court" refers to the judicial institution/body that issues the ruling.
    *   Looking at WordNet's hierarchy (though not provided here, I recall the structure), `court%1:06:05` (lawcourt) is the standard term for the legal institution.
    *   Let's re-examine Sense 1: "an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business".
    *   Let's re-examine Sense 8: "a tribunal that is presided over by a magistrate or by one or more judges who administer justice according to the laws".
    *   Usually, "the court's decision" refers to the ruling of the lawcourt (Sense 8).

    *   Sense 1: assembly, tribunal, judicature.
    *   Sense 8: tribunal, lawcourt, court of law, court of justice.
    *   The Supreme Court is a "court of law" or "lawcourt".

    *   Sense 8 is the most precise fit for the judicial institution issuing a decision.


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

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=decision%1:04:00:: | definition=the act of making up your mind about something | synonyms=determination, conclusion | examples=the burden of decision was his; he drew his conclusions quickly
2. sense_key=decision%1:09:00:: | definition=a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration | synonyms=determination, conclusion | examples=a decision unfavorable to the opposition; his conclusion took the evidence into account
3. sense_key=decision%1:11:02:: | definition=(boxing) a victory won on points when no knockout has occurred | examples=had little trouble in taking a unanimous decision over his opponent
4. sense_key=decision%1:11:01:: | definition=the outcome of a game or contest | examples=the team dropped three decisions in a row
5. sense_key=decision%1:07:00:: | definition=the trait of resoluteness as evidenced by firmness of character or purpose | synonyms=decisiveness | examples=a man of unusual decisiveness

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: `decision`
    *   Target surface form: `decision`
    *   Context: "...the outcome is likely to further roil the 2012 presidential race, which will be in full swing by the time the court's <t>decision</t> is released."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `decision%1:04:00`: the act of making up your mind about something (process/act).
        2.  `decision%1:09:00`: a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration (the result/judgment).
        3.  `decision%1:11:02`: (boxing) victory on points.
        4.  `decision%1:11:01`: outcome of a game or contest.
        5.  `decision%1:07:00`: trait of resoluteness (decisiveness).

    *   The context refers to the "court's decision".
    *   The Supreme Court is considering a case regarding healthcare law.
    *   The "decision" is something that will be "released".
    *   This refers to the formal judgment or ruling issued by the court.

    *   Sense 1: "the act of making up your mind" (the process).
    *   Sense 2: "a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration" (the result/ruling).
    *   Sense 3: Boxing victory (irrelevant).
    *   Sense 4: Game/contest outcome (irrelevant).
    *   Sense 5: Resoluteness (irrelevant).

    *   The "court's decision" in this context is the formal judgment/ruling (the result of the deliberation), not the act of deciding itself.
    *   Sense 2 ("a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration") fits perfectly.

    *   Sense 1 is the *act* of deciding.
    *   Sense 2 is the *result* of deciding (the judgment).
    *   The text says "by the time the court's decision is released." You release a judgment/ruling, not the act of making 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: court
Target surface form: court
Context:
Scalia and Thomas dine with healthcare law challengers as court takes case The day the Supreme Court gathered behind closed doors to consider the politically divisive question of whether it would hear a challenge to President Obama's healthcare law, two of its justices, Antonin Scalia and Clarence Thomas, were feted at a dinner sponsored by the law firm that will argue the case before the high court. The occasion was last Thursday, when all nine justices met for a conference to pour over the petitions for review. One of the cases at issue was a suit brought by 26 states challenging the sweeping healthcare overhaul passed by Congress last year, a law that has been a rallying cry for conservative activists nationwide. The justices agreed to hear the suit; indeed, a landmark 5.5 - hour argument is expected in March, and the outcome is likely to further roil the 2012 presidential race, which will be in full swing by the time the court's decision is released. The lawyer who will stand before the <t>court</t> and argue that the law should be thrown out is likely to be Paul Clement, who served as U.S. solicitor general during the George W. Bush administration. Clement's law firm, Bancroft PLLC, was one of almost two dozen firms that helped sponsor the annual dinner of the Federalist Society, a longstanding group dedicated to advocating conservative legal principles.

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

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

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

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `court`
    *   Target surface form: `court`
    *   Context: "The lawyer who will stand before the <t>court</t> and argue that the law should be thrown out is likely to be Paul Clement..."
    *   Surrounding context: The text discusses the Supreme Court, justices (Scalia, Thomas), healthcare law challenges, petitions for review, and legal arguments.

    *   1: an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business (synonyms: tribunal, judicature)
    *   2: a room in which a lawcourt sits (synonyms: courtroom)
    *   3: the sovereign and his advisers who are the governing power of a state (synonyms: royal court)
    *   4: a specially marked horizontal area within which a game is played (e.g., tennis court)
    *   5: Margaret Court (tennis player)
    *   6: the family and retinue of a sovereign or prince (synonyms: royal court)
    *   7: a hotel for motorists (synonyms: motor hotel)
    *   8: a tribunal that is presided over by a magistrate or by one or more judges who administer justice according to the laws (synonyms: lawcourt, court of law, court of justice)
    *   9: the residence of a sovereign or nobleman
    *   10: an area wholly or partly surrounded by walls or buildings (synonyms: courtyard)
    *   11: respectful deference (synonyms: homage)

    *   The sentence is: "The lawyer who will stand before the court and argue that the law should be thrown out..."
    *   The "court" here refers to the Supreme Court of the United States.
    *   Is it the *room* (sense 2)? While lawyers stand in a courtroom, "stand before the court" is a common idiom referring to the judicial body itself.
    *   Is it the *assembly* (sense 1) or the *tribunal* (sense 8)?
        *   Sense 1: "an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business"
        *   Sense 8: "a tribunal that is presided over by a magistrate or by one or more judges who administer justice according to the laws"
    *   Comparing Sense 1 and Sense 8:
        *   Sense 8 (lawcourt, court of law, court of justice) is the standard term for the institution/entity that administers justice.
        *   Sense 1 (tribunal, judicature) is very similar.
        *   Looking at the context "stand before the court", it refers to the judicial body/institution.
        *   In WordNet, `court%1:06:05` (Sense 8) is the most common sense for "court of law".

    *   Sense 8: "a tribunal that is presided over by a magistrate or by one or more judges who administer justice according to the laws" (synonyms: lawcourt, court of law, court of justice).
    *   Sense 1: "an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business" (synonyms: tribunal, judicature).
    *   Usually, "the court" in the context of the Supreme Court refers to the institution/tribunal (Sense 8).

    *   Sense 8 is the most precise fit for "the Supreme Court" as a legal entity/tribunal.