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Which numbered sense of "however" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the context below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Context: One survey says that of the 100,000 trained bellringers in England today, only 40,000 of them still ring. Also, ringers do not always live where the bells need to be rung -- like in small, rural parishes and inner-city churches. But the council's program to attract and train ringers is only partly successful, says Mr. Baldwin. "Right now, we're lucky if after five years we keep one new ringer out of 10, "he adds. One bright sign is that a growing number of women have entered the once male-dominated field; more than a third of the ringers today are women. They are not accepted everywhere, <t>however</t>. The oldest bell-ringing group in the country, the Ancient Society of College Youths, founded in 1637, remains male-only, a fact that's particularly galling to women because the group is the sole source of ringers for Britain's most prestigious churches, St. Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey.

Senses:
1. definition=despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession) | synonyms=nevertheless, withal, still, yet, all the same, even so | examples=although I'm a little afraid, however I'd like to try it; while we disliked each other, nevertheless we agreed
2. definition=by contrast; on the other hand | examples=the first part was easy; the second, however, took hours
3. definition=to whatever degree or extent | examples=The results, however general, are important; they have begun, however reluctantly, to acknowledge the legitimacy of some of the opposition's concerns
4. definition=in whatever way or manner | examples=Victory, however it was brought about, was sweet; however he did it, it was very clever

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "One bright sign is that a growing number of women have entered the once male-dominated field; more than a third of the ringers today are women. They are not accepted everywhere, <t>however</t>."
    *   The sentence before mentions a positive trend: more women are entering bell-ringing.
    *   The sentence containing "however" introduces a contrasting fact: they are not accepted everywhere (specifically mentioning the Ancient Society of College Youths).

    *   Sense 1: "despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession)" - Synonyms: nevertheless, still, yet.
    *   Sense 2: "by contrast; on the other hand" - Used to show a contrast between two statements.
    *   Sense 3: "to whatever degree or extent" - (e.g., "however general").
    *   Sense 4: "in whatever way or manner" - (e.g., "however it was brought about").

    *   The context is contrasting the general trend (more women joining) with a specific limitation (not accepted everywhere).
    *   "They are not accepted everywhere, however" can be rephrased as "On the other hand, they are not accepted everywhere" or "By contrast, they are not accepted everywhere."
    *   Comparing Sense 1 and Sense 2:
        *   Sense 1 (nevertheless) often follows a concession (e.g., "Although X, however Y").
        *   Sense 2 (by contrast) highlights a difference between two points.
    *   In this text:
        Point A: More women are joining (positive).
        Point B: Some groups still exclude them (negative/contrast).
    *   This fits the "by contrast; on the other hand" pattern of Sense 2.

    *   Sense 1: "Although I'm a little afraid, however I'd like to try it." (This is a bit of a weird example in the prompt, but it implies "despite the fear").
    *   Sense 2: "the first part was easy; the second, however, took hours." (Contrast between easy and hard).
    *   The context "More women are joining... They are not accepted everywhere, however" mirrors the "easy... however, took hours" structure (Positive trend vs. Negative exception).

    *   Sense 1 is often used as "nevertheless". "They are not accepted everywhere, nevertheless" doesn't fit as well as "on the other hand".
    *   Sense 2 is specifically for contrast.

    *   The word "however" here is used as a conjunctive adverb to introduce a statement that contrasts with or contradicts something that has been said previously. This is the definition of Sense 2.


attempt_kind: initial

status: success

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Which numbered sense of "bell_ringing" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the context below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Context: Also, ringers do not always live where the bells need to be rung -- like in small, rural parishes and inner-city churches. But the council's program to attract and train ringers is only partly successful, says Mr. Baldwin. "Right now, we're lucky if after five years we keep one new ringer out of 10, "he adds. One bright sign is that a growing number of women have entered the once male-dominated field; more than a third of the ringers today are women. They are not accepted everywhere, however. The oldest <t>bell-ringing</t> group in the country, the Ancient Society of College Youths, founded in 1637, remains male-only, a fact that's particularly galling to women because the group is the sole source of ringers for Britain's most prestigious churches, St. Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey. This being Britain, no woman has filed an equal-opportunity suit, but the extent of the problem surfaced this summer in a series of letters to "The Ringing World, "a weekly newspaper for ringers.

Senses:
1. definition=the sound of someone playing a set of bells
2. definition=persuasion of voters in a political campaign | synonyms=electioneering, canvassing
3. definition=playing a set of bells that are (usually) hung in a tower | synonyms=carillon, carillon playing

finish_reason: stop

role: assistant

reasoning_content:
*   Context: A passage about "ringers" (people who ring bells), rural parishes, inner-city churches, training ringers, women entering the field, and the "Ancient Society of College Youths" (a bell-ringing group).
    *   Target word: "bell-ringing" (used in "The oldest <t>bell-ringing</t> group in the country").
    *   Senses provided:
        1.  The sound of someone playing a set of bells.
        2.  Persuasion of voters in a political campaign (electioneering).
        3.  Playing a set of bells that are (usually) hung in a tower (carillon playing).

    *   The text discusses "ringers" (the people), "parishes," "churches," "training ringers," and a "bell-ringing group."
    *   It's clearly about the activity/skill of ringing church bells.

    *   Sense 1: "the sound of someone playing a set of bells" -> This refers to the auditory experience. The text refers to a "bell-ringing group," which is a group of people who perform the activity, not a group of sounds.
    *   Sense 2: "persuasion of voters in a political campaign" -> Completely irrelevant.
    *   Sense 3: "playing a set of bells that are (usually) hung in a tower" -> This refers to the activity/practice of ringing bells. A "bell-ringing group" is a group dedicated to this activity.

    *   The context describes the practice and the people involved in ringing church bells. Sense 3 fits perfectly.

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Which numbered sense of "group" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the context below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Context: Also, ringers do not always live where the bells need to be rung -- like in small, rural parishes and inner-city churches. But the council's program to attract and train ringers is only partly successful, says Mr. Baldwin. "Right now, we're lucky if after five years we keep one new ringer out of 10, "he adds. One bright sign is that a growing number of women have entered the once male-dominated field; more than a third of the ringers today are women. They are not accepted everywhere, however. The oldest bell-ringing <t>group</t> in the country, the Ancient Society of College Youths, founded in 1637, remains male-only, a fact that's particularly galling to women because the group is the sole source of ringers for Britain's most prestigious churches, St. Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey. This being Britain, no woman has filed an equal-opportunity suit, but the extent of the problem surfaced this summer in a series of letters to "The Ringing World, "a weekly newspaper for ringers.

Senses:
1. definition=any number of entities (members) considered as a unit | synonyms=grouping
2. definition=(chemistry) two or more atoms bound together as a single unit and forming part of a molecule | synonyms=radical, chemical group
3. definition=a set that is closed, associative, has an identity element and every element has an inverse | synonyms=mathematical group

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "The oldest bell-ringing <t>group</t> in the country, the Ancient Society of College Youths, founded in 1637, remains male-only..."
    *   Target word: "group"
    *   Senses provided:
        1.  Any number of entities (members) considered as a unit.
        2.  Chemistry: two or more atoms bound together.
        3.  Mathematics: a set that is closed, associative, has an identity element, and every element has an inverse.

    *   The context refers to the "Ancient Society of College Youths," which is a society/organization of people (bell-ringers).
    *   This fits the description of "any number of entities (members) considered as a unit."

    *   Sense 1: Fits perfectly (a society of people).
    *   Sense 2: Not chemistry.
    *   Sense 3: Not mathematics.


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Which numbered sense of "country" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the context below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Context: Also, ringers do not always live where the bells need to be rung -- like in small, rural parishes and inner-city churches. But the council's program to attract and train ringers is only partly successful, says Mr. Baldwin. "Right now, we're lucky if after five years we keep one new ringer out of 10, "he adds. One bright sign is that a growing number of women have entered the once male-dominated field; more than a third of the ringers today are women. They are not accepted everywhere, however. The oldest bell-ringing group in the <t>country</t>, the Ancient Society of College Youths, founded in 1637, remains male-only, a fact that's particularly galling to women because the group is the sole source of ringers for Britain's most prestigious churches, St. Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey. This being Britain, no woman has filed an equal-opportunity suit, but the extent of the problem surfaced this summer in a series of letters to "The Ringing World, "a weekly newspaper for ringers.

Senses:
1. definition=a politically organized body of people under a single government | synonyms=state, nation, land, commonwealth, res publica, body politic | examples=the state has elected a new president; African nations
2. definition=the territory occupied by a nation | synonyms=state, land | examples=he returned to the land of his birth; he visited several European countries
3. definition=the people who live in a nation or country | synonyms=nation, land | examples=a statement that sums up the nation's mood; the news was announced to the nation
4. definition=an area outside of cities and towns | synonyms=rural area | examples=his poetry celebrated the slower pace of life in the country
5. definition=a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography) | synonyms=area | examples=it was a mountainous area; Bible country

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "The oldest bell-ringing group in the <t>country</t>, the Ancient Society of College Youths, founded in 1637, remains male-only..."
    *   The context mentions "Britain's most prestigious churches" and "This being Britain," indicating that "the country" refers to Britain.

    *   Sense 1: A politically organized body of people under a single government (state, nation).
    *   Sense 2: The territory occupied by a nation (state, land).
    *   Sense 3: The people who live in a nation or country (nation, land).
    *   Sense 4: An area outside of cities and towns (rural area).
    *   Sense 5: A particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (area).

    *   "The oldest bell-ringing group in the country" refers to the entire nation/territory of Britain.
    *   Is it the *politically organized body* (Sense 1)? Not exactly, it's referring to the geographical/national extent.
    *   Is it the *territory occupied by a nation* (Sense 2)? Yes, "in the country" often means "in the nation/territory."
    *   Is it the *people* (Sense 3)? No, the group is *in* the country, not *in* the people.
    *   Is it a *rural area* (Sense 4)? No, the context mentions inner-city churches and prestigious cathedrals in London (St. Paul's, Westminster Abbey).
    *   Is it a *geographical region of indefinite boundary* (Sense 5)? No, Britain has fairly definite boundaries.

    *   Sense 1 (state/nation as a political entity) vs. Sense 2 (state/nation as a territory).
    *   "The oldest bell-ringing group in the country" usually means within the borders of the nation.
    *   Looking at the examples:
        *   Sense 1: "the state has elected a new president" (political entity).
        *   Sense 2: "he visited several European countries" (territories/nations).
    *   In the phrase "the oldest... in the country," "country" refers to the nation as a geographical/political entity. Sense 2 fits best as it refers to the territory/nation.

    *   Wait, let me re-evaluate Sense 1 and Sense 2.
    *   Sense 1: "a politically organized body of people under a single government"
    *   Sense 2: "the territory occupied by a nation"
    *   "The oldest bell-ringing group in the country" -> In the territory of Britain.

    *   Let's check if Sense 2 is the standard choice for "in the country" meaning "in the nation."
    *   Example for Sense 2: "he visited several European countries."
    *   Example for Sense 1: "African nations."
    *   Actually, in many dictionaries, "country" meaning "nation" is often split between the political entity and the territory. "In the country" usually refers to the territory/nation.

    *   Let's double-check Sense 3: "the people who live in a nation." (Not this).
    *   Sense 4: "rural area." (Not this).
    *   Sense 5: "geographical region." (Not this).

    *   Comparing 1 and 2 again:
        1. Politically organized body.
        2. Territory occupied by a nation.
    *   "The oldest bell-ringing group in the country" refers to the geographical extent of the nation.

    *   Let's look at the provided examples again.
        Sense 1: "the state has elected a new president" (Focus on government/political body).
        Sense 2: "he visited several European countries" (Focus on the land/nation).

    *   "The oldest bell-ringing group in the country" is similar to "the oldest group in the nation." This aligns better with Sense 2 (the territory/nation).

    *   Wait, let me think if Sense 1 could be it. "A politically organized body of people." Is the group *in* the body of people? No, it's *in* the country (the place).

    *   Therefore, Sense 2 is the most appropriate.


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Which numbered sense of "found" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the context below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Context: Also, ringers do not always live where the bells need to be rung -- like in small, rural parishes and inner-city churches. But the council's program to attract and train ringers is only partly successful, says Mr. Baldwin. "Right now, we're lucky if after five years we keep one new ringer out of 10, "he adds. One bright sign is that a growing number of women have entered the once male-dominated field; more than a third of the ringers today are women. They are not accepted everywhere, however. The oldest bell-ringing group in the country, the Ancient Society of College Youths, <t>founded</t> in 1637, remains male-only, a fact that's particularly galling to women because the group is the sole source of ringers for Britain's most prestigious churches, St. Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey. This being Britain, no woman has filed an equal-opportunity suit, but the extent of the problem surfaced this summer in a series of letters to "The Ringing World, "a weekly newspaper for ringers.

Senses:
1. definition=set up or found | synonyms=establish, set up, launch | examples=She set up a literacy program
2. definition=set up or lay the groundwork for | synonyms=establish, plant, constitute, institute | examples=establish a new department
3. definition=use as a basis for; found on | synonyms=establish, base, ground | examples=base a claim on some observation
4. definition=come upon, as if by accident; meet with | synonyms=find, happen, chance, bump, encounter | examples=We find this idea in Plato; I happened upon the most wonderful bakery not very far from here
5. definition=discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of | synonyms=detect, observe, find, discover, notice | examples=She detected high levels of lead in her drinking water; We found traces of lead in the paint
6. definition=come upon after searching; find the location of something that was missed or lost | synonyms=find, regain | examples=Did you find your glasses?; I cannot find my gloves!
7. definition=establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study | synonyms=determine, find, find out, ascertain | examples=find the product of two numbers; The physicist who found the elusive particle won the Nobel Prize
8. definition=come to believe on the basis of emotion, intuitions, or indefinite grounds | synonyms=find, feel | examples=I feel that he doesn't like me; I find him to be obnoxious
9. definition=perceive or be contemporaneous with | synonyms=witness, find, see | examples=We found Republicans winning the offices; You'll see a lot of cheating in this school
10. definition=get something or somebody for a specific purpose | synonyms=line up, get hold, come up, find | examples=I found this gadget that will serve as a bottle opener; I got hold of these tools to fix our plumbing
11. definition=make a discovery, make a new finding | synonyms=discover, find | examples=Roentgen discovered X-rays; Physicists believe they found a new elementary particle
12. definition=make a discovery | synonyms=discover, find | examples=She found that he had lied to her; The story is false, so far as I can discover
13. definition=obtain through effort or management | synonyms=find | examples=She found the time and energy to take care of her aging parents; We found the money to send our sons to college
14. definition=decide on and make a declaration about | synonyms=rule, find | examples=find someone guilty
15. definition=receive a specified treatment (abstract) | synonyms=receive, get, find, obtain, incur | examples=These aspects of civilization do not find expression or receive an interpretation; His movie received a good review
16. definition=perceive oneself to be in a certain condition or place | synonyms=find | examples=I found myself in a difficult situation; When he woke up, he found himself in a hospital room
17. definition=get or find back; recover the use of | synonyms=recover, retrieve, find, regain | examples=She regained control of herself; She found her voice and replied quickly
18. definition=succeed in reaching; arrive at | synonyms=find | examples=The arrow found its mark
19. definition=accept and make use of one's personality, abilities, and situation | synonyms=find oneself, find | examples=My son went to Berkeley to find himself

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "The oldest bell-ringing group in the country, the Ancient Society of College Youths, <t>founded</t> in 1637, remains male-only..."
    *   Target word: "founded" (past participle of "found").
    *   Meaning in context: The society was established or started in 1637.

    *   Sense 1: set up or found | synonyms=establish, set up, launch | examples=She set up a literacy program.
    *   Sense 2: set up or lay the groundwork for | synonyms=establish, plant, constitute, institute | examples=establish a new department.
    *   Sense 3: use as a basis for; found on | synonyms=establish, base, ground | examples=base a claim on some observation.
    *   Sense 4: come upon, as if by accident...
    *   Sense 5: discover or determine the existence...
    *   Sense 6: come upon after searching...
    *   Sense 7: establish after a calculation...
    *   Sense 8: come to believe on the basis of emotion...
    *   Sense 9: perceive or be contemporaneous with...
    *   Sense 10: get something or somebody for a specific purpose...
    *   Sense 11: make a discovery...
    *   Sense 12: make a discovery...
    *   Sense 13: obtain through effort...
    *   Sense 14: decide on and make a declaration about...
    *   Sense 15: receive a specified treatment...
    *   Sense 16: perceive oneself to be in a certain condition...
    *   Sense 17: get or find back...
    *   Sense 18: succeed in reaching...
    *   Sense 19: accept and make use of one's personality...

    *   The context "founded in 1637" refers to the establishment of an organization (the Ancient Society of College Youths).
    *   Sense 1: "set up or found | synonyms=establish, set up, launch". This fits perfectly.
    *   Sense 2: "set up or lay the groundwork for | synonyms=establish, plant, constitute, institute". This also fits, but Sense 1 is more direct for the act of starting an organization. Let's re-examine.
    *   Wait, Sense 1 and Sense 2 are very similar.
        *   Sense 1: "set up or found" (e.g., literacy program).
        *   Sense 2: "set up or lay the groundwork for" (e.g., new department).
    *   Actually, looking at the definitions provided:
        *   Sense 1: "set up or found"
        *   Sense 2: "set up or lay the groundwork for"
    *   In the context of a society being "founded in 1637", it means it was established. Both 1 and 2 use "establish". However, "founding" a society is the classic use of the verb "to found" (meaning to establish).

    *   Sense 1: "set up or found" (synonyms: establish, set up, launch).
    *   Sense 2: "set up or lay the groundwork for" (synonyms: establish, plant, constitute, institute).
    *   Usually, "found" (the verb) specifically means to establish an institution. Sense 1 explicitly uses the word "found" in its definition.

    *   Sense 1: "set up or found"
    *   Sense 2: "set up or lay the groundwork for"
    *   The context is "the Ancient Society of College Youths, founded in 1637". This is the act of establishing the organization. Sense 1 is the most direct match.

    *   Sense 3 is "found on" (basis). Not this.
    *   Senses 4-19 are meanings of "find" (past tense "found"). The word in the context is "founded" (past participle of "found" meaning establish), not "found" (past tense of "find").

    *   Wait, let me double-check the word in the text: "<t>founded</t>".
    *   If the word is "founded", it *must* be from the verb "to found" (establish), not the verb "to find" (discover).
    *   The verb "to find" has the past tense "found".
    *   The verb "to found" has the past tense "founded".
    *   Since the text says "founded", it must be Sense 1, 2, or 3.
    *   Sense 1: set up or found (establish).
    *   Sense 2: set up or lay the groundwork for (establish).
    *   Sense 3: use as a basis for (base).
    *   Between 1 and 2, Sense 1 is the most standard definition for establishing an organization.

    *   Sense 1: "set up or found | synonyms=establish, set up, launch | examples=She set up a literacy program"
    *   Sense 2: "set up or lay the groundwork for | synonyms=establish, plant, constitute, institute | examples=establish a new department"
    *   "Founded in 1637" refers to the creation of the society. Sense 1 is the most fitting. (Actually, in many dictionaries, these are combined, but here they are split. Sense 1 is the most general "establish" sense).

    *   Wait, let me look closer at Sense 1 and 2 again.
    *   Sense 1: "set up or found"
    *   Sense 2: "set up or lay the groundwork for"
    *   "Founding" a society is exactly what Sense 1 describes.

    *   Context: "the Ancient Society of College Youths, founded in 1637"
    *   Meaning: Established in 1637.
    *   Sense 1: "set up or found | synonyms=establish, set up, launch"
    *   Sense 2: "set up or lay the groundwork for | synonyms=establish, plant, constitute, institute"
    *   Sense 1 is the most appropriate.


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Which numbered sense of "remain" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the context below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Context: Also, ringers do not always live where the bells need to be rung -- like in small, rural parishes and inner-city churches. But the council's program to attract and train ringers is only partly successful, says Mr. Baldwin. "Right now, we're lucky if after five years we keep one new ringer out of 10, "he adds. One bright sign is that a growing number of women have entered the once male-dominated field; more than a third of the ringers today are women. They are not accepted everywhere, however. The oldest bell-ringing group in the country, the Ancient Society of College Youths, founded in 1637, <t>remains</t> male-only, a fact that's particularly galling to women because the group is the sole source of ringers for Britain's most prestigious churches, St. Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey. This being Britain, no woman has filed an equal-opportunity suit, but the extent of the problem surfaced this summer in a series of letters to "The Ringing World, "a weekly newspaper for ringers.

Senses:
1. definition=stay the same; remain in a certain state | synonyms=stay, rest | examples=The dress remained wet after repeated attempts to dry it; rest assured
2. definition=continue in a place, position, or situation | synonyms=stay, stay on, continue | examples=After graduation, she stayed on in Cambridge as a student adviser; Stay with me, please
3. definition=be left; of persons, questions, problems, results, evidence, etc. | examples=There remains the question of who pulled the trigger; Carter remains the only President in recent history under whose Presidency the U.S. did not fight a war
4. definition=stay behind | synonyms=persist, stay | examples=The smell stayed in the room; The hostility remained long after they made up

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...the Ancient Society of College Youths, founded in 1637, <t>remains</t> male-only..."
    *   Target word: "remains"
    *   Meaning in context: The society continues to be male-only; it has stayed in that state since its founding.

    *   Sense 1: "stay the same; remain in a certain state" (Example: "The dress remained wet").
    *   Sense 2: "continue in a place, position, or situation" (Example: "stayed on in Cambridge").
    *   Sense 3: "be left; of persons, questions, problems, results, evidence, etc." (Example: "There remains the question...").
    *   Sense 4: "stay behind" (Example: "The smell stayed in the room").

    *   The society "remains male-only".
    *   "Male-only" is a state or condition.
    *   The society continues to be in that state.
    *   This matches Sense 1: "stay the same; remain in a certain state".

    *   Sense 2 is more about physical location or a role/position.
    *   Sense 3 is about what is left over or a remaining fact/person in a set.
    *   Sense 4 is about persisting after others have gone or a smell lingering.

    *   Sense 1 is the best fit.


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Which numbered sense of "fact" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the context below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Context: Also, ringers do not always live where the bells need to be rung -- like in small, rural parishes and inner-city churches. But the council's program to attract and train ringers is only partly successful, says Mr. Baldwin. "Right now, we're lucky if after five years we keep one new ringer out of 10, "he adds. One bright sign is that a growing number of women have entered the once male-dominated field; more than a third of the ringers today are women. They are not accepted everywhere, however. The oldest bell-ringing group in the country, the Ancient Society of College Youths, founded in 1637, remains male-only, a <t>fact</t> that's particularly galling to women because the group is the sole source of ringers for Britain's most prestigious churches, St. Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey. This being Britain, no woman has filed an equal-opportunity suit, but the extent of the problem surfaced this summer in a series of letters to "The Ringing World, "a weekly newspaper for ringers.

Senses:
1. definition=a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred | examples=first you must collect all the facts of the case
2. definition=a statement or assertion of verified information about something that is the case or has happened | examples=he supported his argument with an impressive array of facts
3. definition=an event known to have happened or something known to have existed | examples=your fears have no basis in fact; how much of the story is fact and how much fiction is hard to tell
4. definition=a concept whose truth can be proved | examples=scientific hypotheses are not facts

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...the Ancient Society of College Youths, founded in 1637, remains male-only, a <t>fact</t> that's particularly galling to women..."
    *   Target word: "fact"
    *   Meaning in context: The "fact" refers to the situation/piece of information that the Ancient Society of College Youths remains male-only.

    *   Sense 1: "a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred" (Example: "collect all the facts of the case").
    *   Sense 2: "a statement or assertion of verified information about something that is the case or has happened" (Example: "supported his argument with an impressive array of facts").
    *   Sense 3: "an event known to have happened or something known to have existed" (Example: "basis in fact", "fact and how much fiction").
    *   Sense 4: "a concept whose truth can be proved" (Example: "scientific hypotheses are not facts").

    *   The "fact" here is that the group "remains male-only".
    *   Is it a "statement or assertion" (Sense 2)? No, it's the *situation* itself that is galling, not the *statement* of the situation.
    *   Is it a "concept whose truth can be proved" (Sense 4)? No, that's too abstract/philosophical.
    *   Is it an "event known to have happened or something known to have existed" (Sense 3)? It's more of a state of being (remaining male-only) than a specific event.
    *   Is it "a piece of information about circumstances that exist" (Sense 1)? Yes. The circumstance is that the group is male-only. This piece of information is what is galling.

    *   Sense 1 focuses on the information about a circumstance.
    *   Sense 2 focuses on the *assertion* of that information.
    *   Sense 3 focuses on the *occurrence* or *existence* (often contrasted with fiction).
    *   Sense 4 focuses on the *provability* of a concept.

    In the sentence "...remains male-only, a fact that's particularly galling...", "fact" refers to the circumstance/piece of information just mentioned.

    Let's re-evaluate Sense 1 vs Sense 3.
    Sense 1: "a piece of information about circumstances that exist"
    Sense 3: "an event known to have happened or something known to have existed"

    The "fact" is that the group *remains* male-only. This is a circumstance that exists.

    Comparing with examples:
    Sense 1: "collect all the facts of the case" (the details/circumstances).
    Sense 3: "basis in fact" (reality vs imagination).

    The usage in the text ("a fact that's particularly galling") is a common way to refer back to a previously mentioned piece of information or circumstance. This aligns best with Sense 1.


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Which numbered sense of "particularly" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the context below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Context: Also, ringers do not always live where the bells need to be rung -- like in small, rural parishes and inner-city churches. But the council's program to attract and train ringers is only partly successful, says Mr. Baldwin. "Right now, we're lucky if after five years we keep one new ringer out of 10, "he adds. One bright sign is that a growing number of women have entered the once male-dominated field; more than a third of the ringers today are women. They are not accepted everywhere, however. The oldest bell-ringing group in the country, the Ancient Society of College Youths, founded in 1637, remains male-only, a fact that's <t>particularly</t> galling to women because the group is the sole source of ringers for Britain's most prestigious churches, St. Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey. This being Britain, no woman has filed an equal-opportunity suit, but the extent of the problem surfaced this summer in a series of letters to "The Ringing World, "a weekly newspaper for ringers.

Senses:
1. definition=to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common | synonyms=peculiarly, especially, specially | examples=he was particularly fussy about spelling; a particularly gruesome attack
2. definition=specifically or especially distinguished from others | synonyms=in particular | examples=loves Bach, particularly his partitas; recommended one book in particular
3. definition=uniquely or characteristically; ; ; - John Knowles | synonyms=peculiarly | examples=these peculiarly cinematic elements; a peculiarly French phenomenon

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...the Ancient Society of College Youths... remains male-only, a fact that's <t>particularly</t> galling to women because the group is the sole source of ringers for Britain's most prestigious churches..."
    *   Target word: "particularly"
    *   Meaning in context: The fact that the group is male-only is *especially* or *to a greater degree* galling (annoying/irritating) to women because of the group's prestige and exclusivity.

    *   Sense 1: "to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common" (Synonyms: peculiarly, especially, specially). Example: "particularly fussy about spelling".
    *   Sense 2: "specifically or especially distinguished from others" (Synonyms: in particular). Example: "loves Bach, particularly his partitas".
    *   Sense 3: "uniquely or characteristically" (Synonyms: peculiarly). Example: "a peculiarly French phenomenon".

    *   Does it mean "specifically distinguished from others" (Sense 2)? No, it's not picking one thing out of a list of galling things.
    *   Does it mean "uniquely or characteristically" (Sense 3)? No, it's not saying it's a characteristic unique to women in a cultural/national sense, but rather that the *degree* of annoyance is higher.
    *   Does it mean "to a distinctly greater extent or degree" (Sense 1)? Yes. It is *especially* galling.

    *   "particularly galling" $\approx$ "especially galling" or "very galling".
    *   This matches Sense 1.


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Which numbered sense of "woman" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the context below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Context: Also, ringers do not always live where the bells need to be rung -- like in small, rural parishes and inner-city churches. But the council's program to attract and train ringers is only partly successful, says Mr. Baldwin. "Right now, we're lucky if after five years we keep one new ringer out of 10, "he adds. One bright sign is that a growing number of women have entered the once male-dominated field; more than a third of the ringers today are women. They are not accepted everywhere, however. The oldest bell-ringing group in the country, the Ancient Society of College Youths, founded in 1637, remains male-only, a fact that's particularly galling to <t>women</t> because the group is the sole source of ringers for Britain's most prestigious churches, St. Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey. This being Britain, no woman has filed an equal-opportunity suit, but the extent of the problem surfaced this summer in a series of letters to "The Ringing World, "a weekly newspaper for ringers.

Senses:
1. definition=an adult female person (as opposed to a man) | synonyms=adult female | examples=the woman kept house while the man hunted
2. definition=a female person who plays a significant role (wife or mistress or girlfriend) in the life of a particular man | examples=he was faithful to his woman
3. definition=a human female employed to do housework | synonyms=charwoman, char, cleaning woman, cleaning lady | examples=the char will clean the carpet; I have a woman who comes in four hours a day while I write
4. definition=women as a class | synonyms=womanhood, fair sex | examples=it's an insult to American womanhood; woman is the glory of creation

reasoning_content:
*   Context: A passage about bell-ringers in Britain, mentioning that more women are entering the field, but some groups (like the Ancient Society of College Youths) remain male-only, which is galling to <t>women</t>.
    *   Target word: "women" (plural of woman).
    *   Senses provided:
        1.  Adult female person (opposed to man).
        2.  Female partner (wife/mistress/girlfriend).
        3.  Domestic worker (charwoman).
        4.  Women as a class (womanhood).

    *   "...remains male-only, a fact that's particularly galling to <t>women</t> because the group is the sole source of ringers for Britain's most prestigious churches..."
    *   In this sentence, "women" refers to adult female persons who are bell-ringers or wish to be bell-ringers. It is referring to the gender group of adult females.

    *   Sense 1: "an adult female person (as opposed to a man)". This fits perfectly. The text contrasts "male-only" with "women".
    *   Sense 2: "a female person who plays a significant role... in the life of a particular man". Not applicable.
    *   Sense 3: "a human female employed to do housework". Not applicable.
    *   Sense 4: "women as a class". While "women" is used here, Sense 4 usually refers to the abstract concept of womanhood or the collective essence of women (e.g., "woman is the glory of creation"). In the context "galling to women", it refers to the individuals who are female, not the abstract concept of womanhood.

    *   The sentence "more than a third of the ringers today are women" and "galling to women" clearly refers to adult female human beings. This aligns with Sense 1.


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Which numbered sense of "group" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the context below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Context: Also, ringers do not always live where the bells need to be rung -- like in small, rural parishes and inner-city churches. But the council's program to attract and train ringers is only partly successful, says Mr. Baldwin. "Right now, we're lucky if after five years we keep one new ringer out of 10, "he adds. One bright sign is that a growing number of women have entered the once male-dominated field; more than a third of the ringers today are women. They are not accepted everywhere, however. The oldest bell-ringing group in the country, the Ancient Society of College Youths, founded in 1637, remains male-only, a fact that's particularly galling to women because the <t>group</t> is the sole source of ringers for Britain's most prestigious churches, St. Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey. This being Britain, no woman has filed an equal-opportunity suit, but the extent of the problem surfaced this summer in a series of letters to "The Ringing World, "a weekly newspaper for ringers.

Senses:
1. definition=any number of entities (members) considered as a unit | synonyms=grouping
2. definition=(chemistry) two or more atoms bound together as a single unit and forming part of a molecule | synonyms=radical, chemical group
3. definition=a set that is closed, associative, has an identity element and every element has an inverse | synonyms=mathematical group

reasoning_content:
*   Context: A passage about bell-ringers, specifically mentioning the "Ancient Society of College Youths," which is described as the "oldest bell-ringing group in the country." The word `<t>group</t>` refers back to this society.
    *   Target word: "group"
    *   Senses provided:
        1.  Any number of entities (members) considered as a unit.
        2.  Chemistry: two or more atoms bound together.
        3.  Mathematics: a set that is closed, associative, has an identity element, and every element has an inverse.

    *   The context describes the "Ancient Society of College Youths" as a "bell-ringing group."
    *   This is a collection of people (bell-ringers) who form a society/organization.
    *   This fits the definition of "any number of entities (members) considered as a unit."

    *   Sense 1: Fits perfectly (a society of people).
    *   Sense 2: Not chemistry.
    *   Sense 3: Not mathematics.


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Which numbered sense of "ringer" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the context below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Context: Also, ringers do not always live where the bells need to be rung -- like in small, rural parishes and inner-city churches. But the council's program to attract and train ringers is only partly successful, says Mr. Baldwin. "Right now, we're lucky if after five years we keep one new ringer out of 10, "he adds. One bright sign is that a growing number of women have entered the once male-dominated field; more than a third of the ringers today are women. They are not accepted everywhere, however. The oldest bell-ringing group in the country, the Ancient Society of College Youths, founded in 1637, remains male-only, a fact that's particularly galling to women because the group is the sole source of <t>ringers</t> for Britain's most prestigious churches, St. Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey. This being Britain, no woman has filed an equal-opportunity suit, but the extent of the problem surfaced this summer in a series of letters to "The Ringing World, "a weekly newspaper for ringers.

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

reasoning_content:
*   Context: The text discusses people who ring church bells, mentioning "small, rural parishes," "inner-city churches," "the council's program to attract and train ringers," "the once male-dominated field," "the Ancient Society of College Youths," and "Britain's most prestigious churches, St. Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey."
    *   Target word: "ringers" (plural of ringer).
    *   Senses provided:
        1.  A person who rings church bells.
        2.  A person who is almost identical to another.
        3.  A contestant entered in a competition under false pretenses.
        4.  (Horseshoes) a successful throw.

    *   The context is explicitly about church bells and the people who ring them.
    *   Sense 1 matches perfectly: "a person who rings church bells".

    *   Sense 2 (look-alike) - No.
    *   Sense 3 (fraudulent contestant) - No.
    *   Sense 4 (horseshoe game) - No.


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Which numbered sense of "most" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the context below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Context: Also, ringers do not always live where the bells need to be rung -- like in small, rural parishes and inner-city churches. But the council's program to attract and train ringers is only partly successful, says Mr. Baldwin. "Right now, we're lucky if after five years we keep one new ringer out of 10, "he adds. One bright sign is that a growing number of women have entered the once male-dominated field; more than a third of the ringers today are women. They are not accepted everywhere, however. The oldest bell-ringing group in the country, the Ancient Society of College Youths, founded in 1637, remains male-only, a fact that's particularly galling to women because the group is the sole source of ringers for Britain's <t>most</t> prestigious churches, St. Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey. This being Britain, no woman has filed an equal-opportunity suit, but the extent of the problem surfaced this summer in a series of letters to "The Ringing World, "a weekly newspaper for ringers.

Senses:
1. definition=used to form the superlative | synonyms=to the highest degree | examples=the king cobra is the most dangerous snake
2. definition=very | examples=a most welcome relief
3. definition=(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but | synonyms=about, almost, nearly, near, nigh, virtually | examples=the job is (just) about done; the baby was almost asleep when the alarm sounded

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...the group is the sole source of ringers for Britain's <t>most</t> prestigious churches, St. Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey."
    *   Target word: "most"
    *   Senses provided:
        1.  Superlative (highest degree). Example: "the most dangerous snake".
        2.  Very. Example: "a most welcome relief".
        3.  Almost/nearly. Example: "the job is (just) about done".

    *   The phrase is "Britain's most prestigious churches".
    *   "Prestigious" is an adjective.
    *   "Most prestigious" is the superlative form of "prestigious".
    *   It indicates the highest degree of prestige among churches in Britain.

    *   Sense 1: "used to form the superlative | synonyms=to the highest degree". This matches perfectly.
    *   Sense 2: "very". While "most" can mean "very" (e.g., "that is a most interesting point"), in the phrase "Britain's most prestigious churches", it is clearly functioning as a superlative comparing churches.
    *   Sense 3: "almost/nearly". This does not fit the context at all.

    *   The correct sense is 1.


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Which numbered sense of "church" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the context below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Context: Also, ringers do not always live where the bells need to be rung -- like in small, rural parishes and inner-city churches. But the council's program to attract and train ringers is only partly successful, says Mr. Baldwin. "Right now, we're lucky if after five years we keep one new ringer out of 10, "he adds. One bright sign is that a growing number of women have entered the once male-dominated field; more than a third of the ringers today are women. They are not accepted everywhere, however. The oldest bell-ringing group in the country, the Ancient Society of College Youths, founded in 1637, remains male-only, a fact that's particularly galling to women because the group is the sole source of ringers for Britain's most prestigious <t>churches</t>, St. Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey. This being Britain, no woman has filed an equal-opportunity suit, but the extent of the problem surfaced this summer in a series of letters to "The Ringing World, "a weekly newspaper for ringers.

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

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...the group is the sole source of ringers for Britain's most prestigious <t>churches</t>, St. Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey."
    *   Target word: "churches"
    *   Key clues: "ringers" (bell ringers), "St. Paul's Cathedral", "Westminster Abbey".

    *   Sense 1: A group of Christians (denomination/global body).
    *   Sense 2: A place for public worship (building).
    *   Sense 3: A service (event).
    *   Sense 4: The body of people (congregation).

    *   The context mentions "St. Paul's Cathedral" and "Westminster Abbey". These are physical buildings/structures where bells are rung.
    *   "Ringers" work in a physical location.
    *   Therefore, "churches" refers to the buildings.

    *   Sense 2 matches "a place for public (especially Christian) worship" and "church building".


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Which numbered sense of "woman" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the context below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Context: But the council's program to attract and train ringers is only partly successful, says Mr. Baldwin. "Right now, we're lucky if after five years we keep one new ringer out of 10, "he adds. One bright sign is that a growing number of women have entered the once male-dominated field; more than a third of the ringers today are women. They are not accepted everywhere, however. The oldest bell-ringing group in the country, the Ancient Society of College Youths, founded in 1637, remains male-only, a fact that's particularly galling to women because the group is the sole source of ringers for Britain's most prestigious churches, St. Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey. This being Britain, no <t>woman</t> has filed an equal-opportunity suit, but the extent of the problem surfaced this summer in a series of letters to "The Ringing World, "a weekly newspaper for ringers. One writer, signing his letter as "Red-blooded, balanced male, "remarked on the "frequency of women fainting in peals, "and suggested that they "settle back into their traditional role of making tea at meetings. "

Senses:
1. definition=an adult female person (as opposed to a man) | synonyms=adult female | examples=the woman kept house while the man hunted
2. definition=a female person who plays a significant role (wife or mistress or girlfriend) in the life of a particular man | examples=he was faithful to his woman
3. definition=a human female employed to do housework | synonyms=charwoman, char, cleaning woman, cleaning lady | examples=the char will clean the carpet; I have a woman who comes in four hours a day while I write
4. definition=women as a class | synonyms=womanhood, fair sex | examples=it's an insult to American womanhood; woman is the glory of creation

reasoning_content:
*   Context: A passage about bell-ringers in Britain, mentioning that more women are entering the field, but some groups (like the Ancient Society of College Youths) remain male-only. It mentions that "no <t>woman</t> has filed an equal-opportunity suit."
    *   Target word: "woman" (marked as `<t>woman</t>`).
    *   Senses provided:
        1.  An adult female person (as opposed to a man).
        2.  A female person who plays a significant role (wife/mistress/girlfriend) in a man's life.
        3.  A human female employed to do housework.
        4.  Women as a class (womanhood).

    *   Sentence: "This being Britain, no <t>woman</t> has filed an equal-opportunity suit..."
    *   Meaning: In this context, "woman" refers to any adult female person who might have been eligible to file a lawsuit. It is used as a singular noun representing a member of the female gender.

    *   Sense 1: "an adult female person (as opposed to a man)". This fits perfectly. The sentence means "no adult female person has filed a suit."
    *   Sense 2: "a female person who plays a significant role... in the life of a particular man". This does not fit.
    *   Sense 3: "a human female employed to do housework". This does not fit.
    *   Sense 4: "women as a class". While the context discusses women as a group, the specific phrase "no woman has filed" uses "woman" as a count noun referring to an individual person (singular), not as a collective noun for the entire class (like "Woman is the glory of creation").

    *   The word "woman" in "no woman has filed" refers to an individual adult female person. This aligns with Sense 1.


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Which numbered sense of "file" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the context below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Context: But the council's program to attract and train ringers is only partly successful, says Mr. Baldwin. "Right now, we're lucky if after five years we keep one new ringer out of 10, "he adds. One bright sign is that a growing number of women have entered the once male-dominated field; more than a third of the ringers today are women. They are not accepted everywhere, however. The oldest bell-ringing group in the country, the Ancient Society of College Youths, founded in 1637, remains male-only, a fact that's particularly galling to women because the group is the sole source of ringers for Britain's most prestigious churches, St. Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey. This being Britain, no woman has <t>filed</t> an equal-opportunity suit, but the extent of the problem surfaced this summer in a series of letters to "The Ringing World, "a weekly newspaper for ringers. One writer, signing his letter as "Red-blooded, balanced male, "remarked on the "frequency of women fainting in peals, "and suggested that they "settle back into their traditional role of making tea at meetings. "

Senses:
1. definition=record in a public office or in a court of law | synonyms=register | examples=file for divorce; file a complaint
2. definition=smooth with a file | examples=file one's fingernails
3. definition=proceed in line | examples=The students filed into the classroom
4. definition=file a formal charge against | synonyms=charge, lodge | examples=The suspect was charged with murdering his wife
5. definition=place in a container for keeping records | synonyms=file away | examples=File these bills, please

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "This being Britain, no woman has <t>filed</t> an equal-opportunity suit..."
    *   Target word: "filed"
    *   Surrounding phrase: "filed an equal-opportunity suit"

    *   Sense 1: record in a public office or in a court of law (e.g., file for divorce, file a complaint).
    *   Sense 2: smooth with a file (e.g., file fingernails).
    *   Sense 3: proceed in line (e.g., students filed into the classroom).
    *   Sense 4: file a formal charge against (e.g., suspect was charged).
    *   Sense 5: place in a container for keeping records (e.g., file these bills).

    *   The phrase "filed an equal-opportunity suit" refers to the act of officially submitting a legal document (a lawsuit) to a court or public office.
    *   Sense 1 ("record in a public office or in a court of law") fits perfectly.
    *   Sense 4 ("file a formal charge against") is similar, but "filing a suit" is more about the act of recording/registering the legal action (Sense 1) than the act of charging someone with a crime (Sense 4). However, looking closer at Sense 1's examples ("file a complaint"), it aligns well with "filing a suit".

    *   Sense 1: "record in a public office or in a court of law" (Examples: file for divorce, file a complaint).
    *   Sense 4: "file a formal charge against" (Synonyms: charge, lodge).
    *   A "suit" (lawsuit) is a civil action. Filing a suit is the act of registering it with the court. This matches Sense 1.

    *   Sense 1 is the most accurate description of "filing a suit".


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Which numbered sense of "suit" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the context below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Context: But the council's program to attract and train ringers is only partly successful, says Mr. Baldwin. "Right now, we're lucky if after five years we keep one new ringer out of 10, "he adds. One bright sign is that a growing number of women have entered the once male-dominated field; more than a third of the ringers today are women. They are not accepted everywhere, however. The oldest bell-ringing group in the country, the Ancient Society of College Youths, founded in 1637, remains male-only, a fact that's particularly galling to women because the group is the sole source of ringers for Britain's most prestigious churches, St. Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey. This being Britain, no woman has filed an equal-opportunity <t>suit</t>, but the extent of the problem surfaced this summer in a series of letters to "The Ringing World, "a weekly newspaper for ringers. One writer, signing his letter as "Red-blooded, balanced male, "remarked on the "frequency of women fainting in peals, "and suggested that they "settle back into their traditional role of making tea at meetings. "

Senses:
1. 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. 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. definition=(slang) a businessman dressed in a business suit | examples=all the suits care about is the bottom line
4. 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. definition=a petition or appeal made to a person of superior status or rank
6. 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

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "This being Britain, no woman has filed an equal-opportunity <t>suit</t>..."
    *   Key phrase: "filed an equal-opportunity suit".
    *   "Filed" is a verb often associated with legal documents or lawsuits.
    *   "Equal-opportunity" refers to legal rights and protections against discrimination.

    *   Sense 1: A set of garments (clothing). (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 2: A proceeding in a court of law (lawsuit). (Matches "filed an equal-opportunity suit")
    *   Sense 3: A businessman (slang). (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 4: Courting a woman. (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 5: A petition or appeal to a superior. (Close, but "filed" and "equal-opportunity" strongly point to a legal context).
    *   Sense 6: Playing cards. (Incorrect)

    *   The phrase "filed a suit" is a standard legal expression meaning to start a lawsuit.
    *   "Equal-opportunity suit" refers to a legal action based on equal opportunity laws.
    *   Sense 2 specifically defines "suit" as a "proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy" and lists "lawsuit" as a synonym.


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Which numbered sense of "extent" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the context below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Context: But the council's program to attract and train ringers is only partly successful, says Mr. Baldwin. "Right now, we're lucky if after five years we keep one new ringer out of 10, "he adds. One bright sign is that a growing number of women have entered the once male-dominated field; more than a third of the ringers today are women. They are not accepted everywhere, however. The oldest bell-ringing group in the country, the Ancient Society of College Youths, founded in 1637, remains male-only, a fact that's particularly galling to women because the group is the sole source of ringers for Britain's most prestigious churches, St. Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey. This being Britain, no woman has filed an equal-opportunity suit, but the <t>extent</t> of the problem surfaced this summer in a series of letters to "The Ringing World, "a weekly newspaper for ringers. One writer, signing his letter as "Red-blooded, balanced male, "remarked on the "frequency of women fainting in peals, "and suggested that they "settle back into their traditional role of making tea at meetings. "

Senses:
1. definition=the point or degree to which something extends | examples=the extent of the damage; the full extent of the law
2. definition=the distance or area or volume over which something extends | examples=the vast extent of the desert; an orchard of considerable extent

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...but the <t>extent</t> of the problem surfaced this summer in a series of letters..."
    *   Target word: "extent"
    *   Senses provided:
        1.  the point or degree to which something extends (e.g., extent of the damage, full extent of the law).
        2.  the distance or area or volume over which something extends (e.g., vast extent of the desert, orchard of considerable extent).

    *   The phrase is "the extent of the problem".
    *   "Problem" is an abstract concept.
    *   "Extent" here refers to how serious, widespread, or significant the problem is (the degree/scale of the issue).

    *   Sense 1: "the point or degree to which something extends". This fits perfectly with "the extent of the problem" (the degree to which the problem exists/is severe).
    *   Sense 2: "the distance or area or volume over which something extends". This refers to physical size/space. A "problem" does not have physical distance, area, or volume.

    *   Sense 1 is the correct match.


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Which numbered sense of "problem" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the context below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Context: But the council's program to attract and train ringers is only partly successful, says Mr. Baldwin. "Right now, we're lucky if after five years we keep one new ringer out of 10, "he adds. One bright sign is that a growing number of women have entered the once male-dominated field; more than a third of the ringers today are women. They are not accepted everywhere, however. The oldest bell-ringing group in the country, the Ancient Society of College Youths, founded in 1637, remains male-only, a fact that's particularly galling to women because the group is the sole source of ringers for Britain's most prestigious churches, St. Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey. This being Britain, no woman has filed an equal-opportunity suit, but the extent of the <t>problem</t> surfaced this summer in a series of letters to "The Ringing World, "a weekly newspaper for ringers. One writer, signing his letter as "Red-blooded, balanced male, "remarked on the "frequency of women fainting in peals, "and suggested that they "settle back into their traditional role of making tea at meetings. "

Senses:
1. definition=a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved | synonyms=job | examples=she and her husband are having problems; it is always a job to contact him
2. definition=a question raised for consideration or solution | examples=our homework consisted of ten problems to solve
3. definition=a source of difficulty | synonyms=trouble | examples=one trouble after another delayed the job; what's the problem?

reasoning_content:
*   Context: A passage about bell-ringers in Britain, specifically the struggle to attract/train new ringers and the exclusion of women from the Ancient Society of College Youths.
    *   Target word: "problem" in the phrase "the extent of the <t>problem</t> surfaced this summer".
    *   Contextual clues: The "problem" refers to the fact that the Ancient Society of College Youths remains male-only, which is "galling to women" because it's the sole source of ringers for prestigious churches. The "extent of the problem" is illustrated by sexist letters in a newspaper.

    *   Sense 1: "a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved" (Synonym: job). Example: "she and her husband are having problems".
    *   Sense 2: "a question raised for consideration or solution". Example: "homework consisted of ten problems to solve".
    *   Sense 3: "a source of difficulty" (Synonym: trouble). Example: "one trouble after another delayed the job".

    *   Is it a math/logic question (Sense 2)? No.
    *   Is it a "state of difficulty" (Sense 1) or a "source of difficulty" (Sense 3)?
    *   The "problem" here is the systemic exclusion of women (the male-only policy of the society). This is a source of difficulty/trouble/conflict.
    *   Let's look closer at the nuances.
        *   Sense 1: "a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved".
        *   Sense 3: "a source of difficulty".
    *   The exclusion of women is the *source* of the difficulty/conflict. The "extent of the problem" refers to how deep the prejudice/exclusion goes.
    *   Comparing Sense 1 and Sense 3:
        *   Sense 1 often refers to a general situation of distress or a specific task that is hard (synonym "job").
        *   Sense 3 refers to the thing causing the trouble (synonym "trouble").
    *   In the sentence "the extent of the problem surfaced", the "problem" is the gender discrimination. Discrimination is a source of difficulty/trouble.

    *   Sense 1: "she and her husband are having problems" (relational difficulties).
    *   Sense 3: "what's the problem?" (what is the source of the trouble?).
    *   The exclusion of women is a social issue/source of trouble.

    *   Wait, let me re-read Sense 1: "a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved".
    *   The exclusion of women is a state of affairs that is difficult and needs to be resolved.
    *   Let me re-read Sense 3: "a source of difficulty".
    *   The exclusion is the *source* of the galling feeling and the inequality.

    *   Actually, looking at common dictionary distinctions (like WordNet, which these senses seem to mirror):
        *   Sense 1 (problem.n.01): a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved.
        *   Sense 2 (problem.n.02): a question raised for consideration or solution.
        *   Sense 3 (problem.n.03): a source of difficulty.

    *   In "the extent of the problem surfaced", the "problem" is the gender discrimination/exclusion. This is a "source of difficulty" (Sense 3) or a "state of difficulty" (Sense 1).
    *   Usually, "the problem" referring to a social issue or a specific obstacle is categorized as a "source of difficulty" (Sense 3).
    *   Let's check the examples again.
        *   Sense 1: "she and her husband are having problems" (general state of strife).
        *   Sense 3: "one trouble after another delayed the job" (specific things causing the delay).
    *   The exclusion of women is a specific thing causing the trouble.

    *   Let's re-evaluate Sense 1 vs Sense 3.
        *   Sense 1: "a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved".
        *   Sense 3: "a source of difficulty".
    *   The "problem" is the fact that the group remains male-only. This *fact* is the source of the difficulty.

    *   Let's try to substitute:
        *   "the extent of the state of difficulty surfaced" (Sense 1)
        *   "the extent of the source of difficulty surfaced" (Sense 3)
    *   Actually, "the extent of the trouble surfaced" (Sense 3) sounds more natural.

    *   Let's look at the context again. The "problem" is the exclusion of women. This is a systemic issue.
    *   In many NLP datasets (like WordNet-based ones), "problem" as a social issue or a specific obstacle is often Sense 3 (source of difficulty).

    *   Sense 1: "she and her husband are having problems" -> This is more about a situation of conflict.
    *   Sense 3: "what's the problem?" -> This asks for the source of the trouble.
    *   The "problem" in the text is the male-only policy. This policy is the source of the trouble.

    *   Wait, let me look at the provided synonyms.
        *   Sense 1: job.
        *   Sense 3: trouble.
    *   "the extent of the trouble surfaced" vs "the extent of the job surfaced".
    *   "Trouble" fits perfectly. "Job" does not.

    *   Therefore, Sense 3 is the most appropriate.


[User]
Which numbered sense of "surface" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the context below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Context: But the council's program to attract and train ringers is only partly successful, says Mr. Baldwin. "Right now, we're lucky if after five years we keep one new ringer out of 10, "he adds. One bright sign is that a growing number of women have entered the once male-dominated field; more than a third of the ringers today are women. They are not accepted everywhere, however. The oldest bell-ringing group in the country, the Ancient Society of College Youths, founded in 1637, remains male-only, a fact that's particularly galling to women because the group is the sole source of ringers for Britain's most prestigious churches, St. Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey. This being Britain, no woman has filed an equal-opportunity suit, but the extent of the problem <t>surfaced</t> this summer in a series of letters to "The Ringing World, "a weekly newspaper for ringers. One writer, signing his letter as "Red-blooded, balanced male, "remarked on the "frequency of women fainting in peals, "and suggested that they "settle back into their traditional role of making tea at meetings. "

Senses:
1. definition=come to the surface | synonyms=come up, rise up, rise
2. definition=put a coat on; cover the surface of; furnish with a surface | synonyms=coat | examples=coat the cake with chocolate
3. definition=appear or become visible; make a showing | synonyms=come on, come out, turn up, show up | examples=She turned up at the funeral; I hope the list key is going to surface again

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...but the extent of the problem <t>surfaced</t> this summer in a series of letters to 'The Ringing World'..."
    *   Target word: "surfaced"
    *   Meaning in context: The extent of the problem became known, became visible, or came to light.

    *   Sense 1: "come to the surface | synonyms=come up, rise up, rise" (Usually refers to physical movement from underwater or underground to the top).
    *   Sense 2: "put a coat on; cover the surface of; furnish with a surface | synonyms=coat" (Physical application of a layer).
    *   Sense 3: "appear or become visible; make a showing | synonyms=come on, come out, turn up, show up" (Becoming known or appearing).

    *   The "extent of the problem" isn't physically rising from water (Sense 1).
    *   The "extent of the problem" isn't being coated with something (Sense 2).
    *   The "extent of the problem" became visible/known through letters (Sense 3).

Sense 3 fits best.


[User]
Which numbered sense of "summer" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the context below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Context: But the council's program to attract and train ringers is only partly successful, says Mr. Baldwin. "Right now, we're lucky if after five years we keep one new ringer out of 10, "he adds. One bright sign is that a growing number of women have entered the once male-dominated field; more than a third of the ringers today are women. They are not accepted everywhere, however. The oldest bell-ringing group in the country, the Ancient Society of College Youths, founded in 1637, remains male-only, a fact that's particularly galling to women because the group is the sole source of ringers for Britain's most prestigious churches, St. Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey. This being Britain, no woman has filed an equal-opportunity suit, but the extent of the problem surfaced this <t>summer</t> in a series of letters to "The Ringing World, "a weekly newspaper for ringers. One writer, signing his letter as "Red-blooded, balanced male, "remarked on the "frequency of women fainting in peals, "and suggested that they "settle back into their traditional role of making tea at meetings. "

Senses:
1. definition=the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox | synonyms=summertime | examples=they spent a lazy summer at the shore
2. definition=the period of finest development, happiness, or beauty | examples=the golden summer of his life

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...the extent of the problem surfaced this <t>summer</t> in a series of letters to 'The Ringing World'..."
    *   Target word: "summer"
    *   Senses:
        1.  The warmest season of the year.
        2.  The period of finest development, happiness, or beauty.

    *   The sentence says "the extent of the problem surfaced this summer in a series of letters".
    *   "This summer" refers to a specific time of year when the letters were written/published.
    *   It does not refer to a period of peak happiness or beauty.

    *   Sense 1: Warmest season of the year. (Fits perfectly)
    *   Sense 2: Period of finest development/happiness. (Does not fit)

    *   The correct sense is 1.


[User]
Which numbered sense of "series" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the context below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Context: But the council's program to attract and train ringers is only partly successful, says Mr. Baldwin. "Right now, we're lucky if after five years we keep one new ringer out of 10, "he adds. One bright sign is that a growing number of women have entered the once male-dominated field; more than a third of the ringers today are women. They are not accepted everywhere, however. The oldest bell-ringing group in the country, the Ancient Society of College Youths, founded in 1637, remains male-only, a fact that's particularly galling to women because the group is the sole source of ringers for Britain's most prestigious churches, St. Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey. This being Britain, no woman has filed an equal-opportunity suit, but the extent of the problem surfaced this summer in a <t>series</t> of letters to "The Ringing World, "a weekly newspaper for ringers. One writer, signing his letter as "Red-blooded, balanced male, "remarked on the "frequency of women fainting in peals, "and suggested that they "settle back into their traditional role of making tea at meetings. "

Senses:
1. definition=similar things placed in order or happening one after another | examples=they were investigating a series of bank robberies
2. definition=a serialized set of programs | synonyms=serial | examples=a comedy series; the Masterworks concert series
3. definition=a periodical that appears at scheduled times | synonyms=serial, serial publication
4. definition=(sports) several contests played successively by the same teams | examples=the visiting team swept the series
5. definition=(electronics) connection of components in such a manner that current flows first through one and then through the other | examples=the voltage divider consisted of a series of fixed resistors
6. definition=a group of postage stamps having a common theme or a group of coins or currency selected as a group for study or collection | examples=the Post Office issued a series commemorating famous American entertainers; his coin collection included the complete series of Indian-head pennies
7. definition=(mathematics) the sum of a finite or infinite sequence of expressions

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...the extent of the problem surfaced this summer in a <t>series</t> of letters to 'The Ringing World,' a weekly newspaper for ringers."
    *   Target word: "series"
    *   Usage: "a series of letters"

    *   Sense 1: similar things placed in order or happening one after another (e.g., bank robberies).
    *   Sense 2: a serialized set of programs (e.g., comedy series).
    *   Sense 3: a periodical that appears at scheduled times.
    *   Sense 4: (sports) several contests played successively.
    *   Sense 5: (electronics) connection of components.
    *   Sense 6: a group of postage stamps or coins.
    *   Sense 7: (mathematics) sum of a sequence.

    *   "A series of letters" refers to multiple letters sent over a period of time or as a group of related items happening one after another.
    *   This matches Sense 1: "similar things placed in order or happening one after another".

    *   Sense 2 (TV shows) - No.
    *   Sense 3 (Periodical) - No (the letters are *in* a periodical, but the "series" refers to the letters themselves).
    *   Sense 4 (Sports) - No.
    *   Sense 5 (Electronics) - No.
    *   Sense 6 (Stamps/Coins) - No.
    *   Sense 7 (Math) - No.


[User]
Which numbered sense of "letter" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the context below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Context: But the council's program to attract and train ringers is only partly successful, says Mr. Baldwin. "Right now, we're lucky if after five years we keep one new ringer out of 10, "he adds. One bright sign is that a growing number of women have entered the once male-dominated field; more than a third of the ringers today are women. They are not accepted everywhere, however. The oldest bell-ringing group in the country, the Ancient Society of College Youths, founded in 1637, remains male-only, a fact that's particularly galling to women because the group is the sole source of ringers for Britain's most prestigious churches, St. Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey. This being Britain, no woman has filed an equal-opportunity suit, but the extent of the problem surfaced this summer in a series of <t>letters</t> to "The Ringing World, "a weekly newspaper for ringers. One writer, signing his letter as "Red-blooded, balanced male, "remarked on the "frequency of women fainting in peals, "and suggested that they "settle back into their traditional role of making tea at meetings. "

Senses:
1. definition=a written message addressed to a person or organization | synonyms=missive | examples=mailed an indignant letter to the editor
2. definition=the conventional characters of the alphabet used to represent speech | synonyms=letter of the alphabet, alphabetic character | examples=his grandmother taught him his letters
3. definition=owner who lets another person use something (housing usually) for hire
4. definition=a strictly literal interpretation (as distinct from the intention) | examples=he followed instructions to the letter; he obeyed the letter of the law
5. definition=an award earned by participation in a school sport | synonyms=varsity letter | examples=he won letters in three sports

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...the extent of the problem surfaced this summer in a series of <t>letters</t> to 'The Ringing World,' a weekly newspaper for ringers."
    *   Target word: "letters"

    *   Sense 1: A written message addressed to a person or organization (e.g., letter to the editor).
    *   Sense 2: Characters of the alphabet.
    *   Sense 3: A landlord/owner who lets property.
    *   Sense 4: Literal interpretation (e.g., letter of the law).
    *   Sense 5: School sport award.

    *   The context mentions "a series of letters to 'The Ringing World,' a weekly newspaper".
    *   This refers to written messages sent to a publication (letters to the editor).
    *   This matches Sense 1 perfectly.


[User]
Which numbered sense of "newspaper" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the context below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Context: But the council's program to attract and train ringers is only partly successful, says Mr. Baldwin. "Right now, we're lucky if after five years we keep one new ringer out of 10, "he adds. One bright sign is that a growing number of women have entered the once male-dominated field; more than a third of the ringers today are women. They are not accepted everywhere, however. The oldest bell-ringing group in the country, the Ancient Society of College Youths, founded in 1637, remains male-only, a fact that's particularly galling to women because the group is the sole source of ringers for Britain's most prestigious churches, St. Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey. This being Britain, no woman has filed an equal-opportunity suit, but the extent of the problem surfaced this summer in a series of letters to "The Ringing World, "a weekly <t>newspaper</t> for ringers. One writer, signing his letter as "Red-blooded, balanced male, "remarked on the "frequency of women fainting in peals, "and suggested that they "settle back into their traditional role of making tea at meetings. "

Senses:
1. definition=a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements | synonyms=paper | examples=he read his newspaper at breakfast
2. definition=a business firm that publishes newspapers | synonyms=paper, newspaper publisher | examples=Murdoch owns many newspapers
3. definition=the physical object that is the product of a newspaper publisher | synonyms=paper | examples=when it began to rain he covered his head with a newspaper
4. definition=cheap paper made from wood pulp and used for printing newspapers | synonyms=newsprint | examples=they used bales of newspaper every day

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...the extent of the problem surfaced this summer in a series of letters to 'The Ringing World,' a weekly <t>newspaper</t> for ringers."
    *   Target word: "newspaper"
    *   Senses provided:
        1.  A daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements.
        2.  A business firm that publishes newspapers.
        3.  The physical object that is the product of a newspaper publisher.
        4.  Cheap paper made from wood pulp and used for printing newspapers.

    *   The phrase is "a weekly newspaper for ringers."
    *   "The Ringing World" is the name of the publication.
    *   It is described as "weekly," which aligns with the frequency of a publication.
    *   It is a source of letters and information for a specific group (ringers).

    *   Sense 1: "a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements." (Matches perfectly: "weekly publication").
    *   Sense 2: "a business firm that publishes newspapers." (The context refers to the publication itself, not the company owning it).
    *   Sense 3: "the physical object that is the product of a newspaper publisher." (The context refers to the publication/periodical, not a physical piece of paper used as a cover or for cleaning).
    *   Sense 4: "cheap paper made from wood pulp..." (The context refers to the publication, not the material it's printed on).

    *   The word "newspaper" in "a weekly newspaper for ringers" refers to the publication. This matches Sense 1.


[User]
Which numbered sense of "ringer" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the context below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Context: But the council's program to attract and train ringers is only partly successful, says Mr. Baldwin. "Right now, we're lucky if after five years we keep one new ringer out of 10, "he adds. One bright sign is that a growing number of women have entered the once male-dominated field; more than a third of the ringers today are women. They are not accepted everywhere, however. The oldest bell-ringing group in the country, the Ancient Society of College Youths, founded in 1637, remains male-only, a fact that's particularly galling to women because the group is the sole source of ringers for Britain's most prestigious churches, St. Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey. This being Britain, no woman has filed an equal-opportunity suit, but the extent of the problem surfaced this summer in a series of letters to "The Ringing World, "a weekly newspaper for <t>ringers</t>. One writer, signing his letter as "Red-blooded, balanced male, "remarked on the "frequency of women fainting in peals, "and suggested that they "settle back into their traditional role of making tea at meetings. "

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

reasoning_content:
*   Context: A passage about a council's program to train "ringers," mentions "bell-ringing group," "Ancient Society of College Youths," "Britain's most prestigious churches," "St. Paul's Cathedral," "Westminster Abbey," and "The Ringing World" (a newspaper for ringers).
    *   Target word: "ringers" (marked with `<t></t>`).
    *   Senses provided:
        1.  A person who rings church bells.
        2.  A person who is almost identical to another.
        3.  A contestant entered in a competition under false pretenses.
        4.  (Horseshoes) a successful throw.

    *   The text explicitly mentions "bell-ringing group," "churches," "St. Paul's Cathedral," and "Westminster Abbey."
    *   It discusses the training of "ringers" and a newspaper called "The Ringing World."
    *   This clearly refers to people who ring church bells.

    *   Sense 1: "a person who rings church bells (as for summoning the congregation)" - Matches perfectly.
    *   Sense 2: "a person who is almost identical to another" - Does not match.
    *   Sense 3: "a contestant entered in a competition under false pretenses" - Does not match.
    *   Sense 4: "(horseshoes) the successful throw..." - Does not match.


[User]
Which numbered sense of "writer" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the context below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Context: "Right now, we're lucky if after five years we keep one new ringer out of 10, "he adds. One bright sign is that a growing number of women have entered the once male-dominated field; more than a third of the ringers today are women. They are not accepted everywhere, however. The oldest bell-ringing group in the country, the Ancient Society of College Youths, founded in 1637, remains male-only, a fact that's particularly galling to women because the group is the sole source of ringers for Britain's most prestigious churches, St. Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey. This being Britain, no woman has filed an equal-opportunity suit, but the extent of the problem surfaced this summer in a series of letters to "The Ringing World, "a weekly newspaper for ringers. One <t>writer</t>, signing his letter as "Red-blooded, balanced male, "remarked on the "frequency of women fainting in peals, "and suggested that they "settle back into their traditional role of making tea at meetings. "In the torrent of replies that followed, one woman ringer from Solihull observed that "the average male ringer leaves quite a lot to be desired: badly dressed, decorated with acne and a large beer-belly, frequently unwashed and unbearably flatulent in peals. "

Senses:
1. definition=writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay) | synonyms=author
2. definition=a person who is able to write and has written something

reasoning_content:
*   Context: A passage about bell-ringing in Britain. It mentions a series of letters to "The Ringing World" (a weekly newspaper). One "writer" signed their letter as "Red-blooded, balanced male" and made a comment about women fainting.
    *   Target word: "writer"
    *   Senses:
        1.  Writes professionally (for pay) / author.
        2.  A person who is able to write and has written something.

    *   The "writer" in the context is someone who wrote a letter to a newspaper ("The Ringing World").
    *   Writing a letter to the editor/newspaper is not typically a professional occupation (not writing for pay).
    *   The person is simply someone who wrote a specific piece of text (the letter).

    *   Sense 1: Professional author. (Does not fit; the person is a letter-writer, not necessarily a professional writer).
    *   Sense 2: A person who has written something. (Fits perfectly; the person wrote a letter).

    *   The correct sense is 2.


[User]
Which numbered sense of "sign" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the context below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Context: "Right now, we're lucky if after five years we keep one new ringer out of 10, "he adds. One bright sign is that a growing number of women have entered the once male-dominated field; more than a third of the ringers today are women. They are not accepted everywhere, however. The oldest bell-ringing group in the country, the Ancient Society of College Youths, founded in 1637, remains male-only, a fact that's particularly galling to women because the group is the sole source of ringers for Britain's most prestigious churches, St. Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey. This being Britain, no woman has filed an equal-opportunity suit, but the extent of the problem surfaced this summer in a series of letters to "The Ringing World, "a weekly newspaper for ringers. One writer, <t>signing</t> his letter as "Red-blooded, balanced male, "remarked on the "frequency of women fainting in peals, "and suggested that they "settle back into their traditional role of making tea at meetings. "In the torrent of replies that followed, one woman ringer from Solihull observed that "the average male ringer leaves quite a lot to be desired: badly dressed, decorated with acne and a large beer-belly, frequently unwashed and unbearably flatulent in peals. "

Senses:
1. definition=mark with one's signature; write one's name (on) | synonyms=subscribe | examples=She signed the letter and sent it off; Please sign here
2. definition=approve and express assent, responsibility, or obligation | synonyms=ratify | examples=All parties ratified the peace treaty; Have you signed your contract yet?
3. definition=be engaged by a written agreement | examples=He signed to play the casino on Dec. 18; The soprano signed to sing the new opera
4. definition=engage by written agreement | synonyms=contract, sign on, sign up | examples=They signed two new pitchers for the next season
5. definition=communicate silently and non-verbally by signals or signs | synonyms=signal, signalize, signalise | examples=He signed his disapproval with a dismissive hand gesture; The diner signaled the waiters to bring the menu
6. definition=place signs, as along a road | examples=sign an intersection; This road has been signed
7. definition=communicate in sign language | examples=I don't know how to sign, so I could not communicate with my deaf cousin
8. definition=make the sign of the cross over someone in order to call on God for protection; consecrate | synonyms=bless

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "One writer, <t>signing</t> his letter as 'Red-blooded, balanced male,' remarked on..."
    *   Target word: "signing" (from the root "sign").
    *   Meaning in context: The writer wrote their name (or a pseudonym/description) at the end of the letter.

    *   Sense 1: mark with one's signature; write one's name (on). (Example: "She signed the letter and sent it off")
    *   Sense 2: approve and express assent, responsibility, or obligation (ratify).
    *   Sense 3: be engaged by a written agreement.
    *   Sense 4: engage by written agreement (contract).
    *   Sense 5: communicate silently and non-verbally by signals or signs.
    *   Sense 6: place signs, as along a road.
    *   Sense 7: communicate in sign language.
    *   Sense 8: make the sign of the cross.

    *   The context "signing his letter as 'Red-blooded, balanced male'" clearly refers to writing a name or signature on a letter. This matches Sense 1 perfectly.


[User]
Which numbered sense of "letter" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the context below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Context: "Right now, we're lucky if after five years we keep one new ringer out of 10, "he adds. One bright sign is that a growing number of women have entered the once male-dominated field; more than a third of the ringers today are women. They are not accepted everywhere, however. The oldest bell-ringing group in the country, the Ancient Society of College Youths, founded in 1637, remains male-only, a fact that's particularly galling to women because the group is the sole source of ringers for Britain's most prestigious churches, St. Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey. This being Britain, no woman has filed an equal-opportunity suit, but the extent of the problem surfaced this summer in a series of letters to "The Ringing World, "a weekly newspaper for ringers. One writer, signing his <t>letter</t> as "Red-blooded, balanced male, "remarked on the "frequency of women fainting in peals, "and suggested that they "settle back into their traditional role of making tea at meetings. "In the torrent of replies that followed, one woman ringer from Solihull observed that "the average male ringer leaves quite a lot to be desired: badly dressed, decorated with acne and a large beer-belly, frequently unwashed and unbearably flatulent in peals. "

Senses:
1. definition=a written message addressed to a person or organization | synonyms=missive | examples=mailed an indignant letter to the editor
2. definition=the conventional characters of the alphabet used to represent speech | synonyms=letter of the alphabet, alphabetic character | examples=his grandmother taught him his letters
3. definition=owner who lets another person use something (housing usually) for hire
4. definition=a strictly literal interpretation (as distinct from the intention) | examples=he followed instructions to the letter; he obeyed the letter of the law
5. definition=an award earned by participation in a school sport | synonyms=varsity letter | examples=he won letters in three sports

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...the extent of the problem surfaced this summer in a series of letters to 'The Ringing World,' a weekly newspaper for ringers. One writer, signing his <t>letter</t> as 'Red-blooded, balanced male,' remarked on..."
    *   Target word: "letter" (marked with <t></t>).
    *   Usage: "signing his letter as 'Red-blooded, balanced male'".

    *   Sense 1: a written message addressed to a person or organization (missive). Example: "mailed an indignant letter to the editor".
    *   Sense 2: conventional characters of the alphabet. Example: "taught him his letters".
    *   Sense 3: owner who lets another person use something (landlord).
    *   Sense 4: strictly literal interpretation. Example: "letter of the law".
    *   Sense 5: award earned by participation in a school sport. Example: "won letters in three sports".

    *   The context mentions "a series of letters to 'The Ringing World,' a weekly newspaper".
    *   The specific instance is "signing his letter", referring to the written message sent to the newspaper.
    *   This matches Sense 1 perfectly.


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Which numbered sense of "male" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the context below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Context: "Right now, we're lucky if after five years we keep one new ringer out of 10, "he adds. One bright sign is that a growing number of women have entered the once male-dominated field; more than a third of the ringers today are women. They are not accepted everywhere, however. The oldest bell-ringing group in the country, the Ancient Society of College Youths, founded in 1637, remains male-only, a fact that's particularly galling to women because the group is the sole source of ringers for Britain's most prestigious churches, St. Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey. This being Britain, no woman has filed an equal-opportunity suit, but the extent of the problem surfaced this summer in a series of letters to "The Ringing World, "a weekly newspaper for ringers. One writer, signing his letter as "Red-blooded, balanced <t>male</t>, "remarked on the "frequency of women fainting in peals, "and suggested that they "settle back into their traditional role of making tea at meetings. "In the torrent of replies that followed, one woman ringer from Solihull observed that "the average male ringer leaves quite a lot to be desired: badly dressed, decorated with acne and a large beer-belly, frequently unwashed and unbearably flatulent in peals. "

Senses:
1. definition=an animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes (ova)
2. definition=a person who belongs to the sex that cannot have babies | synonyms=male person
3. definition=the capital of Maldives in the center of the islands

reasoning_content:
*   Context: A passage about bell-ringing, mentioning women entering a "male-dominated field," a "male-only" group, and a writer signing as a "Red-blooded, balanced <t>male</t>."
    *   Target word: "male" (specifically the one in "Red-blooded, balanced <t>male</t>").
    *   Senses provided:
        1.  Animal producing spermatozoa.
        2.  Person of the sex that cannot have babies (male person).
        3.  Capital of Maldives.

    *   The sentence is: "One writer, signing his letter as 'Red-blooded, balanced <t>male</t>,' remarked on the 'frequency of women fainting in peals...'"
    *   The writer is a human being.
    *   The context contrasts "male" with "women."

    *   Sense 1: General biological definition for animals. While technically true for humans, Sense 2 is more specific to humans.
    *   Sense 2: Specifically refers to a "male person." This fits perfectly.
    *   Sense 3: A city (Malé). This is completely irrelevant.

    *   The word "male" refers to a man (a person).
    *   Sense 2 is the correct match.