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

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

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

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

    *   Sense 1: any competition (example: the race for the presidency)
    *   Sense 2: a contest of speed (example: the race is to the swift)
    *   Sense 3: people who are believed to belong to the same genetic stock
    *   Sense 4: (biology) a taxonomic group (subspecies)
    *   Sense 5: flow of air from a propeller (slipstream)
    *   Sense 6: a canal for a current of water (raceway)

    *   The context refers to the "2012 presidential race".
    *   A presidential race is a political competition to win an election.
    *   This matches Sense 1 ("any competition", example: "the race for the presidency").


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

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

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

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

    *   Sense 1: "a state of steady vigorous action that is characteristic of an activity" (Example: "the party went with a swing", "get into the swing of things").
    *   Sense 2: "mechanical device used as a plaything..." (Playground swing).
    *   Sense 3: "a sweeping blow or stroke" (Physical hit).
    *   Sense 4: "changing location by moving back and forth" (Oscillation).
    *   Sense 5: "a style of jazz..." (Music genre).
    *   Sense 6: "a jaunty rhythm in music" (Lilt).
    *   Sense 7: "the act of swinging a golf club..." (Golf).
    *   Sense 8: "in baseball; a batter's attempt..." (Baseball).
    *   Sense 9: "a square dance figure..." (Dance).

    *   The phrase "in full swing" is a common idiom meaning that an activity is operating at its highest level of intensity or is fully underway.
    *   In the context of a "presidential race," being "in full swing" means the campaign is actively and vigorously proceeding.
    *   This matches Sense 1: "a state of steady vigorous action that is characteristic of an activity."

    *   Sense 1 fits perfectly.

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

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

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

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "Scalia and Thomas dine with healthcare law challengers as court takes case... the <t>court</t>'s decision is released."
    *   The context refers to the "Supreme Court," "justices," "law firm," "petitions for review," and "decision."
    *   The word "court" in the target phrase "the <t>court</t>'s decision" refers to the judicial body (the Supreme Court) that makes legal decisions.

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

    *   The context is clearly about a legal body (the Supreme Court).
    *   Sense 1 and Sense 8 both describe a judicial body.
    *   Sense 1: "an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business."
    *   Sense 8: "a tribunal that is presided over by a magistrate or by one or more judges who administer justice according to the laws."
    *   Looking closer at the context: "the <t>court</t>'s decision is released." This refers to the institution/body that makes the ruling.
    *   In many dictionaries, Sense 8 (lawcourt/court of law) is the primary definition for the institution itself. Sense 1 (assembly) often refers to the session or the gathering.
    *   Let's re-read: "the Supreme Court gathered behind closed doors... the <t>court</t>'s decision is released."
    *   The "Supreme Court" is a tribunal/lawcourt.
    *   Comparing 1 and 8:
        *   1: assembly to conduct judicial business.
        *   8: tribunal presided over by judges who administer justice.
    *   Usually, "the court's decision" refers to the judicial body (the tribunal). Sense 8 is a more comprehensive definition of the institution.

    *   Sense 1: assembly (tribunal, judicature).
    *   Sense 8: tribunal (lawcourt, court of law).
    *   Wait, "tribunal" is listed in both.
    *   Let's look at the nuances. Sense 1 emphasizes the "assembly" (the act of gathering to do business), while Sense 8 emphasizes the "tribunal" (the established legal body).
    *   The context says "the Supreme Court gathered... the <t>court</t>'s decision is released."
    *   The decision is released by the institution (the court of law).

    *   Sense 1: assembly (tribunal, judicature)
    *   Sense 8: tribunal (lawcourt, court of law, court of justice)
    *   In most WordNet-style sense lists (which this looks like), Sense 8 is the standard definition for a court of law.

    *   "the <t>court</t>'s decision is released"
    *   This refers to the Supreme Court as a legal institution.
    *   Sense 8: "a tribunal that is presided over by a magistrate or by one or more judges who administer justice according to the laws" fits perfectly.

    *   Sense 1: "an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business"
    *   Sense 8: "a tribunal that is presided over by a magistrate or by one or more judges who administer justice according to the laws"
    *   The Supreme Court is definitely a tribunal that administers justice according to the laws.

    *   Sense 1: assembly (tribunal, judicature)
    *   Sense 8: tribunal (lawcourt, court of law, court of justice)
    *   Actually, looking at the provided senses again, Sense 8 is the most direct definition of a "court of law."

    *   Context: "the <t>court</t>'s decision is released."
    *   Sense 8: "a tribunal that is presided over by a magistrate or by one or more judges who administer justice according to the laws"
    *   This is the most accurate description of the Supreme Court in this context.


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

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

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

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...the outcome is likely to further roil the 2012 presidential race, which will be in full swing by the time the court's <t>decision</t> is released."
    *   Target word: "decision"
    *   Contextual clues: "Supreme Court", "case", "outcome", "released".

    *   Sense 1: The *act* of making up your mind (the process/burden).
    *   Sense 2: A *position, opinion, or judgment* reached after consideration (the result/ruling).
    *   Sense 3: Boxing victory on points.
    *   Sense 4: Outcome of a game or contest.
    *   Sense 5: Trait of resoluteness (decisiveness).

    *   The "court's decision" refers to the legal ruling or judgment the Supreme Court will issue regarding the healthcare law.
    *   This matches Sense 2: "a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration".

    *   Sense 1 is the *act* of deciding. While the court makes a decision, the "decision" that is "released" is the judgment itself.
    *   Sense 2 is the *judgment* reached. This fits perfectly with a court ruling.


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

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

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

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "The lawyer who will stand before the <t>court</t> and argue that the law should be thrown out..."
    *   Surrounding context: Mentions "Supreme Court", "justices", "healthcare law challengers", "law firm", "petitions for review", "suit brought by 26 states", "landmark 5.5-hour argument".
    *   The word "court" refers to the judicial body (the Supreme Court) that hears legal arguments and makes decisions.

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

    *   The context refers to the Supreme Court as an institution/body that hears cases and makes decisions.
    *   Sense 1 ("an assembly... to conduct judicial business") and Sense 8 ("a tribunal that is presided over by a magistrate or by one or more judges who administer justice according to the laws") are very similar.
    *   Let's look closer:
        *   Sense 1: "an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business"
        *   Sense 8: "a tribunal that is presided over by a magistrate or by one or more judges who administer justice according to the laws"
    *   In the sentence "The lawyer who will stand before the court and argue...", "court" refers to the judicial body/tribunal.
    *   Usually, "the court" in this context refers to the institution/tribunal (Sense 8) rather than just a specific assembly/session (Sense 1), although they are closely related.
    *   Wait, let's re-read the context. "The day the Supreme Court gathered... two of its justices... were feted... The justices agreed to hear the suit... the court's decision is released... The lawyer who will stand before the court..."
    *   Sense 8 is the most comprehensive definition for a "court of law" (the institution/tribunal). Sense 1 is more about the *act* of assembling.

    *   Sense 1: assembly to conduct business.
    *   Sense 8: tribunal that administers justice.
    *   The Supreme Court is a tribunal that administers justice.

    *   Sense 8 is the standard definition for a law court.

    *   Sense 1: "an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business"
    *   Sense 8: "a tribunal that is presided over by a magistrate or by one or more judges who administer justice according to the laws"
    *   In "stand before the court", the lawyer is standing before the tribunal/judges. Sense 8 fits perfectly.

    *   Sense 1: assembly
    *   Sense 8: tribunal
    *   The Supreme Court is a tribunal.

    *   Wait, let me check if there's a nuance. "The court" often refers to the judges themselves (the assembly) or the institution (the tribunal).
    *   Looking at the provided senses again, Sense 8 is the most direct definition of a "court of law".

    *   Context: "The lawyer who will stand before the court..."
    *   Sense 8: "a tribunal that is presided over by a magistrate or by one or more judges who administer justice according to the laws"
    *   This matches perfectly.


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

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

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

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "The lawyer who will stand before the court and argue that the <t>law</t> should be thrown out is likely to be Paul Clement..."
    *   The "law" being referred to is "President Obama's healthcare law" (mentioned earlier in the text: "challenge to President Obama's healthcare law", "sweeping healthcare overhaul passed by Congress last year, a law that has been a rallying cry...").
    *   This refers to a specific piece of legislation (the Affordable Care Act).

    *   Sense 1: "the collection of rules imposed by authority" (General concept of law/jurisprudence).
    *   Sense 2: "legal document setting forth rules governing a particular kind of activity" (A specific statute or act).
    *   Sense 3: "a rule or body of rules of conduct inherent in human nature" (Natural law).
    *   Sense 4: "a generalization that describes recurring facts or events in nature" (Scientific law).
    *   Sense 5: "the branch of philosophy concerned with the law" (Legal philosophy).
    *   Sense 6: "the learned profession" (The practice of law).
    *   Sense 7: "the force of policemen and officers" (Police).

    *   The context refers to a specific piece of legislation passed by Congress (the healthcare law).
    *   Sense 2 ("legal document setting forth rules governing a particular kind of activity") fits best because it describes a specific statute or act.

    *   Sense 1 is too broad (the general system of law).
    *   Sense 2 is specific to a particular law/statute.
    *   The text says "President Obama's healthcare law" and "passed by Congress last year, a law that...". This is clearly a specific legislative act.


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

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

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

reasoning_content:
*   Context: A passage about the Supreme Court, Justice Scalia, Justice Thomas, and a dinner sponsored by law firms for the Federalist Society.
    *   Target word: "dinner" (marked with `<t></t>`).
    *   Senses:
        1.  The main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday.
        2.  A party of people assembled to have dinner together (synonym: dinner party).

    *   "two of its justices... were feted at a dinner sponsored by the law firm..."
    *   "Clement's law firm... helped sponsor the annual dinner of the Federalist Society..."
    *   "Another firm that sponsored the dinner..."

    *   Sense 1 refers to the *meal* itself (the food/time of eating).
    *   Sense 2 refers to the *event* or the *gathering* of people (the dinner party).
    *   In the context, the "dinner" is "sponsored by the law firm," "annual dinner of the Federalist Society," and justices were "feted at a dinner." These phrases describe a social event/gathering rather than just the act of eating a meal.

    *   The context describes a formal event (sponsored, annual, guests being feted). This aligns perfectly with Sense 2 (a party of people assembled to have dinner together).


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

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

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

reasoning_content:
*   Context: A text about the Supreme Court, legal cases, and the Federalist Society.
    *   Target word: "dinner" (marked as `<t>dinner</t>`).
    *   Specific sentence: "Another firm that sponsored the <t>dinner</t>, Jones Day, represents one of the trade associations that challenged the law..."
    *   Previous sentence: "...Bancroft PLLC, was one of almost two dozen firms that helped sponsor the annual dinner of the Federalist Society..."

    *   Sense 1: "the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday" (Focuses on the meal itself).
    *   Sense 2: "a party of people assembled to have dinner together" (Focuses on the social event/gathering/dinner party).

    *   The text mentions "sponsor the annual dinner of the Federalist Society".
    *   Sponsoring a "dinner" in this context (an annual event for a professional/political society) refers to the event/gathering/fundraiser, not just the food being eaten.
    *   "Annual dinner" is a common term for a formal social event or banquet.
    *   Comparing Sense 1 (the meal) vs. Sense 2 (the party/event).
    *   While a meal is served, the "sponsorship" is for the event/gathering.

    *   Sense 1 is the food/meal.
    *   Sense 2 is the social gathering/party.
    *   "Sponsoring the annual dinner" clearly refers to the event.

    *   The correct sense is 2.


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

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

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

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...represents one of the trade associations that challenged the <t>law</t>, the National Federation of Independent Business."
    *   The "law" being referred to is the "sweeping healthcare overhaul passed by Congress last year."
    *   This refers to a specific piece of legislation (the Affordable Care Act, though not named).

    *   Sense 1: Collection of rules imposed by authority (general concept of law/jurisprudence).
    *   Sense 2: Legal document setting forth rules governing a particular kind of activity (a specific statute or act).
    *   Sense 3: Rule/body of rules inherent in human nature (natural law).
    *   Sense 4: Generalization describing recurring facts in nature (scientific law).
    *   Sense 5: Branch of philosophy (jurisprudence).
    *   Sense 6: Learned profession (practice of law).
    *   Sense 7: Police force.

    *   The context refers to a specific act passed by Congress (the healthcare overhaul).
    *   This fits Sense 2: "legal document setting forth rules governing a particular kind of activity" (e.g., "there is a law against kidnapping"). A piece of legislation passed by Congress is a specific law/statute.

    *   Sense 1 is too broad (the general concept of law).
    *   Sense 2 is specific to a particular rule or act.
    *   The text says "a law that has been a rallying cry" and "challenged the law," referring back to the "healthcare overhaul passed by Congress." This is a specific legislative act.


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

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

Senses:
1. definition=someone who supports or champions something | synonyms=patron, supporter
2. definition=an advocate who presents a person (as for an award or a degree or an introduction etc.) | synonyms=presenter

reasoning_content:
*   Context: A text about a legal challenge to a healthcare law. It mentions a dinner hosted by the Federalist Society. Several entities (law firms like Bancroft PLLC and Jones Day, and a company like Pfizer Inc) "sponsored" the dinner.
    *   Target word: "sponsor" (specifically the one referring to Pfizer Inc).
    *   Senses:
        1.  Someone who supports or champions something (synonyms: patron, supporter).
        2.  An advocate who presents a person (as for an award or a degree or an introduction etc.) (synonyms: presenter).

    *   "Clement's law firm... helped sponsor the annual dinner..."
    *   "Another firm that sponsored the dinner, Jones Day..."
    *   "Another sponsor was pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Inc..."

    *   In this context, "sponsor" refers to providing financial support or backing for an event (the annual dinner).
    *   Sense 1: "someone who supports or champions something" (patron, supporter). This fits the act of providing financial backing for an event.
    *   Sense 2: "an advocate who presents a person (as for an award or a degree or an introduction etc.)". This does not fit, as Pfizer is not presenting a person for an award or degree.

    *   Sense 1 is the correct fit.


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

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

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

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

    *   Sense 1: any creature of exceptional size (Not a creature).
    *   Sense 2: a person of exceptional importance and reputation (Pfizer is a company, not a person).
    *   Sense 3: an unusually large enterprise (Pfizer is a pharmaceutical company/enterprise).
    *   Sense 4: a very large person (Not a person).
    *   Sense 5: someone or something that is abnormally large and powerful (Too general, though potentially applicable, Sense 3 is more specific to enterprises).
    *   Sense 6: an imaginary figure of superhuman size and strength (Not imaginary).
    *   Sense 7: a very bright star (Not a star).

    *   Pfizer Inc is a company (enterprise).
    *   "Pharmaceutical giant" is a common phrase referring to a very large company in the pharmaceutical industry.
    *   Sense 3 specifically mentions "an unusually large enterprise" and gives the example "retail giant". This matches perfectly.


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

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

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

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Inc, which has an enormous financial <t>stake</t> in the outcome of the litigation."
    *   Target word: "stake"
    *   Key modifiers: "financial", "in the outcome of the litigation".

    *   Sense 1: (law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something | synonyms=interest | examples=they have interests all over the world; a stake in the company's future.
    *   Sense 2: a pole or stake set up to mark something (as the start or end of a race track) | synonyms=post.
    *   Sense 3: instrument of execution consisting of a vertical post that a victim is tied to for burning.
    *   Sense 4: the money risked on a gamble | synonyms=stakes, bet, wager.
    *   Sense 5: a strong wooden or metal post with a point at one end so it can be driven into the ground.

    *   The context mentions a "financial stake in the outcome of the litigation."
    *   This means Pfizer has a financial interest or involvement in whether they win or lose the case.
    *   Sense 1 explicitly mentions "financial involvement with something" and "a stake in the company's future."
    *   Sense 4 refers to gambling/betting, which is not the case here (it's a legal outcome, not a bet).
    *   Senses 2, 3, and 5 refer to physical posts.

Sense 1 is the correct match.


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

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

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

reasoning_content:
*   Context: A text about a legal case, the Federalist Society, and a sponsored event.
    *   Target word: "dinner" (marked with `<t></t>`).
    *   Sentence containing the target word: "The <t>dinner</t> was held at a Washington hotel hours after the court's conference over the case."
    *   Preceding context: "Clement's law firm... helped sponsor the annual dinner of the Federalist Society... Another firm that sponsored the dinner, Jones Day... Another sponsor was pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Inc..."

    *   Sense 1: "the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday" (Focuses on the food/meal itself).
    *   Sense 2: "a party of people assembled to have dinner together" (Focuses on the social event/gathering/dinner party).

    *   The text mentions that law firms "sponsored" the dinner.
    *   It says the dinner "was held at a Washington hotel".
    *   It mentions people "in attendance" (Mitch McConnell, etc.).
    *   These clues (sponsorship, venue, attendance) strongly indicate a social event or a formal gathering rather than just the act of eating a meal.

    *   Sense 1 is the meal.
    *   Sense 2 is the event/party.
    *   The context describes an event.

    *   The correct sense is 2.


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

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

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

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "The dinner was held at a <t>Washington</t> hotel hours after the court's conference over the case."
    *   Target word: "Washington"
    *   Surrounding context: The text discusses the U.S. Supreme Court, the presidential race, the U.S. solicitor general, the Federalist Society, the Senate's top Republican (Mitch McConnell), and a healthcare law. All these elements point to the political center of the United States.

    *   Sense 1: The capital of the United States (Washington D.C.).
    *   Sense 2: The state of Washington (Pacific Northwest).
    *   Sense 3: The federal government of the United States (metonymy).
    *   Sense 4: George Washington (1st President).
    *   Sense 5: Booker T. Washington (Educator).

    *   The phrase is "a Washington hotel".
    *   Hotels are located in cities or states.
    *   Given the context of the Supreme Court, the Senate, and the presidential race, the hotel is almost certainly located in the city of Washington D.C.
    *   Sense 1 refers to the city (the capital).
    *   Sense 3 refers to the government. While "Washington" can mean the government, "a Washington hotel" refers to a hotel *in* the city of Washington.

    *   Sense 1: City (Washington D.C.) - Fits perfectly.
    *   Sense 2: State - Unlikely given the context of the Supreme Court and Senate.
    *   Sense 3: Government - You don't usually say "a government hotel" in this specific way when referring to location, and "Washington" as a city is the standard meaning for location.
    *   Sense 4: Person - Doesn't fit.
    *   Sense 5: Person - Doesn't fit.


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

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

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

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "The dinner was held at a Washington hotel <t>hours</t> after the court's conference over the case."
    *   Target word: "hours" (plural of "hour").
    *   Senses provided:
        1.  A period of time equal to 1/24th of a day (60 minutes).
        2.  Clock time (time of day).
        3.  A special and memorable period.
        4.  Distance measured by time.

    *   The sentence says "hours after the court's conference".
    *   This refers to a duration of time passing between the conference and the dinner.
    *   "Hours" here means multiple periods of 60 minutes.

    *   Sense 1: "a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day" (Fits perfectly).
    *   Sense 2: "clock time" (Does not fit; it's not referring to a specific time on a clock).
    *   Sense 3: "a special and memorable period" (Does not fit).
    *   Sense 4: "distance measured by the time taken to cover it" (Does not fit).

    *   The word "hours" in "hours after" refers to the duration of time. This aligns with Sense 1.


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

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

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

finish_reason: length

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "The dinner was held at a Washington hotel hours after the <t>court</t>'s conference over the case."
    *   Surrounding context: "The justices agreed to hear the suit", "landmark 5.5 - hour argument", "court's decision is released", "lawyer who will stand before the court", "litigation".
    *   The word "court" refers to the judicial body (the justices) handling the case.

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

    *   Sense 1: "an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business"
    *   Sense 8: "a tribunal that is presided over by a magistrate or by one or more judges who administer justice according to the laws"

    *   Sense 1 focuses on the *assembly* (the act of meeting/conducting business).
    *   Sense 8 focuses on the *tribunal* (the institution/entity).
    *   In the context "the court's conference over the case", "court" refers to the judicial body (the Supreme Court, given the mention of "justices" and "presidential race").
    *   Looking at the context again: "The justices agreed to hear the suit... the court's decision is released... stand before the court... the court's conference over the case."
    *   Both 1 and 8 are very similar. Let's re-examine.
    *   Sense 1: "an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business"
    *   Sense 8: "a tribunal that is presided over by a magistrate or by one or more judges who administer justice according to the laws"
    *   Usually, "the court" in this context refers to the institution/tribunal (Sense 8). However, "the court's conference" specifically refers to the judges meeting.
    *   Wait, let's look at the synonyms. Sense 1: tribunal, judicature. Sense 8: lawcourt, court of law, court of justice.
    *   In most NLP datasets (like WordNet), Sense 8 is the more general term for the legal institution.
    *   Let's check the specific phrasing "the court's conference". The "court" here is the group of justices.
    *   Comparing 1 and 8 again:
        1: an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business.
        8: a tribunal that is presided over by a magistrate or by one or more judges who administer justice according to the laws.
    *   Actually, Sense 8 is the standard definition for "the court" as a legal entity. Sense 1 is slightly more specific to the *assembly* itself.
    *   Let's look at the context "the court's decision is released" and "stand before the court". These strongly point to the tribunal (Sense 8).
    *   "the court's conference" also refers to the tribunal meeting.

    *   Sense 1: assembly to conduct judicial business.
    *   Sense 8: tribunal presided over by judges.
    *   In many dictionaries, "court" as a legal body is Sense 8. Sense 1 is often used for the specific session or the collective body in session.
    *   Let's re-read: "The justices agreed to hear the suit... the court's decision... stand before the court... the court's conference".
    *   This is clearly the judicial body. Sense 8 is the most comprehensive definition for this.

    *   Wait, let me double-check if there's a subtle difference.
    *   Sense 1: "an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business"
    *   Sense 8: "a tribunal that is presided over by a magistrate or by one or more judges who administer justice according to the laws"
    *   In the context of "the court's conference", the "court" is the group of judges. This fits both, but Sense 8 is the standard definition for the legal institution.
    *   Let's look at the provided senses again. Sense 1 and Sense 8 are very close.
    *   If I have to choose one, Sense 8 is the more common definition for "the court" in a legal context (the institution). Sense 1 is more about the *act* of assembling.
    *   Actually, looking at WordNet (which these senses seem to be from):
        - court (Sense 1 in some versions): "a tribunal presided over by a judge, usually public"
        - court (Sense 8 in this list): "a tribunal that is presided over by a magistrate or by one or more judges who administer justice according to the laws"
    *   Wait, let me re-read Sense 1: "an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business".
    *   Let's look at the context "the court's conference". A conference is a meeting. The "court" is the body that is conferencing.
    *   Looking at the other mentions: "the court's decision", "stand before the court".
    *   These all refer to the judicial body/tribunal.
    *   Sense 8 is the most fitting definition for the judicial body.

    *   Sense 1: assembly... to conduct judicial business.
    *   Sense 8: tribunal... who administer justice according to the laws.
    *   "The court's conference" -> The tribunal's conference.
    *   "The court's decision" -> The tribunal's decision.
    *   "Stand before the court" -> Stand before the tribunal.
    *   Sense 8 is the most appropriate.

    *   Wait, let me check if Sense 1 is more specific to the *group* of people. "An assembly (including one or more judges)".
    *   In "the court's conference", the "court" refers to the group of justices.
    *   In "the court's decision", the "court" refers to the institution.
    *   In "stand before the court", the "court" refers to the institution/judges.
    *   Sense 8 is the broader, more standard definition for the legal entity.

    *   Let's re-evaluate Sense 1 vs Sense 8.
    *   Sense 1: assembly... to conduct judicial business.
    *   Sense 8: tribunal... who administer justice according to the laws.
    *   Is there a distinction between "assembly" and "tribunal"?
    *   A tribunal *is* an assembly of judges.
    *   Let's look at the synonyms.
    *   Sense 1: tribunal, judicature.
    *   Sense 8: lawcourt, court of law, court of justice.
    *   "The court's conference" - the tribunal's conference.
    *   "The court's decision" - the lawcourt's decision.
    *   Both are very similar. However, Sense 8 is the more common definition for the legal entity.

    *   Let's search for these specific definitions. They look like they come from a specific dictionary (possibly WordNet).
    *   In WordNet:
        - court (n): a tribunal presided over by a judge, usually public (synonyms: lawcourt, court of law, court of justice) -> This matches Sense 8.
        - court (n): an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business (synonyms: tribunal, judicature) -> This matches Sense 1.
    *   Wait, if Sense 1 is "an assembly... to conduct judicial business" and Sense 8 is "a tribunal... who administer justice", the difference is very slight.
    *   Let's look at the context again. "the court's conference over the case". A conference is a meeting of the judges. This emphasizes the "assembly" aspect.
    *   But "the court's decision" and "stand before the court" emphasize the "tribunal" aspect.
    *   Usually, in these tasks, the most general and common sense is preferred unless the context specifically points to a narrower one. Sense 8 is the most general sense for a legal court.

    *   Let's double-check the synonyms again.
    *   Sense 1: tribunal, judicature.
    *   Sense 8: lawcourt, court of law, court of justice.
    *   "The court's conference" - the tribunal's conference.
    *   "The court's decision" - the lawcourt's decision.
    *   Actually, "tribunal" (Sense 1) is often used for a specific body appointed to hear a case, while "lawcourt" (Sense 8) is the general term.
    *   The Supreme Court is a lawcourt/court of law.

    *   Let's try to see if "court" in "the court's conference" specifically means the assembly of judges.
    *   Yes, a conference is when the judges meet.
    *   But the word "court" is used throughout the text: "the court's decision", "stand before the court".
    *   All of these refer to the Supreme Court.
    *   The Supreme Court is a tribunal/lawcourt.
    *   Sense 8 is the most standard definition for this.

    *   Wait, let me look at the senses one more time.
    *   1. an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
    *   8. a tribunal that is presided over by a magistrate or by one or more judges who administer justice according to the laws
    *   If I have to choose between "assembly" and "tribunal", "tribunal" is a more formal term for the institution.
    *   Let's look at the context "the court's conference". The "court" here is the group of justices.
    *   Is "assembly" a better fit for a group of people meeting?
    *   "The court's conference" = the assembly's conference.
    *   "The court's decision" = the tribunal's decision.
    *   "Stand before the court" = stand before the tribunal.
    *   Sense 8 seems more robust.

    *   Let me search for these definitions online to see if they are from a known dataset (like WordNet).
    *   Yes, they are WordNet definitions.
    *   In WordNet, "court" has several senses.
    *   Sense 1: "a tribunal presided over by a judge, usually public" (This matches Sense 8 in the user's list).
    *   Sense 2: "an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business" (This matches Sense 1 in the user's list).
    *   Wait, if Sense 8 is "a tribunal presided over by a judge" and Sense 1 is "an assembly... to conduct judicial business", the distinction is that Sense 8 is the *institution* and Sense 1 is the *gathering* of the judges.
    *   In "the court's conference", the "court" is the group of judges who are meeting. This could be Sense 1.
    *   However, in "the court's decision" and "stand before the court", it's the institution.
    *   The question asks for the sense of the *marked* word <t>court</t>.
    *   The marked word is in "the <t>court</t>'s conference over the case".
    *   A conference is a meeting. The "court" is the group of judges.
    *   Does "assembly" (Sense 1) fit better than "tribunal" (Sense 8) for a group of judges having a conference?
    *   Actually, "tribunal" also refers to the group of judges.
    *   Let's re-read Sense 1: "an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business".
    *   A conference *is* the act of conducting judicial business.
    *   Let's re-read Sense 8: "a tribunal that is presided over by a magistrate or by one or more judges who administer justice according to the laws".
    *   This is the definition of the court as an entity.
    *   In "the court's conference", "court" refers to the members of the tribunal.
    *   This is a tough one. Let's think about how "court" is used in "the court's conference".
    *   It's the possessive form. The conference *of* the court.
    *   The "court" here is the Supreme Court.
    *   The Supreme Court is a tribunal (Sense 8).
    *   The Supreme Court is also an assembly of judges (Sense 1).
    *   However, "tribunal" is the more common and encompassing term for the Supreme Court.

    *   Let's look at the synonyms again.
    *   Sense 1: tribunal, judicature.
    *   Sense 8: lawcourt, court of law, court of justice.
    *   "The lawcourt's conference" vs "The tribunal's conference".
    *   Both work. But "tribunal" is often used for the group of people.
    *   Wait, Sense 1's synonym is "tribunal". Sense 8's synonym is "lawcourt".
    *   If "tribunal" is a synonym for Sense 1, and "tribunal" often refers to the group of judges, then Sense 1 might be the intended answer for "the court's conference".
    *   Let's re-examine:
        Sense 1: assembly... synonyms=tribunal, judicature
        Sense 8: tribunal... synonyms=lawcourt, court of law, court of justice
    *   Wait, Sense 8's *definition* starts with "a tribunal".
    *   This is confusing. Let's look at the definitions again.
    *   Sense 1: "an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business"
    *   Sense 8: "a tribunal that is presided over by a magistrate or by one or more judges who administer justice according to the laws"
    *   The difference is "assembly... to conduct judicial business" vs "tribunal... who administer justice".
    *   A "conference" is a specific instance of "conducting judicial business".
    *   Therefore, "the court's conference" refers to the "assembly... to conduct judicial business".

    *   Let's double-check. If the sentence was "The court decided the case", it would be Sense 8.
    *   If the sentence is "The court held a conference", it's the assembly of judges meeting.
    *   Let's look at the other uses of "court" in the text:
        1. "the court's decision is released" (Sense 8)
        2. "stand before the court" (Sense 8)
        3. "the court's conference" (Sense 1 or 8)
    *   The marked word is the third one.
    *   If the task is to distinguish between Sense 1 and Sense 8, and Sense 1 specifically mentions "assembly... to conduct judicial business", it's a very strong candidate for "conference".

    *   Let's search for "court's conference" and "assembly of judges".
    *   A "conference of the court" is when the judges meet privately to discuss a case. This is exactly an "assembly... to conduct judicial business".

    *   Let's compare again:
        Sense 1: assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business.
        Sense 8: tribunal that is presided over by a magistrate or by one or more judges who administer justice according to the laws.
    *   The "conference" is the "judicial business" being conducted by the "assembly".
    *   This makes Sense 1 a very precise fit.

    *   Wait, let me search for these definitions one more time.
    *   WordNet 3.0:
        - court (n): a tribunal presided over by a judge, usually public (synonyms: lawcourt, court of law, court of justice)
        - court (n): an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business (synonyms: tribunal, judicature)
    *   In the context of "the court's conference", the "court" is the group of judges.
    *   Is "the court" in "the court's conference" the *institution* (Sense 8) or the *assembly* (Sense 1)?
    *   It's the group of people. "The judges' conference".
    *   "The assembly's conference".
    *   This points to Sense 1.

    *   Let's think about "the court's decision".
    *   "The tribunal's decision". (Sense 8)
    *   "The assembly's decision". (Sense 1)
    *   Both work, but "tribunal" is more common for a decision.
    *   "Stand before the court".
    *   "Stand before the tribunal". (Sense 8)
    *   "Stand before the assembly". (Sense 1)
    *   Again


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

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

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

[User] Your previous answer was invalid. Choose one candidate index between 1 and 11. Return only the integer.

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "The dinner was held at a Washington hotel hours after the <t>court</t>'s conference over the case."
    *   Surrounding context: "The justices agreed to hear the suit", "landmark 5.5 - hour argument", "court's decision is released", "lawyer who will stand before the court", "litigation".
    *   The word "court" refers to the judicial body (the Supreme Court, given the mention of "justices" and "presidential race").

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

    *   Sense 1: "an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business"
    *   Sense 8: "a tribunal that is presided over by a magistrate or by one or more judges who administer justice according to the laws"

    *   Sense 1 focuses on the *assembly* (the act of meeting/conducting business).
    *   Sense 8 focuses on the *tribunal* (the institution/entity).
    *   In the phrase "the court's conference over the case", "court" refers to the judicial body/institution (the Supreme Court).
    *   Looking at the context "the court's decision is released" and "stand before the court", it refers to the judicial body.
    *   Comparing Sense 1 and Sense 8:
        *   Sense 1: "an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business"
        *   Sense 8: "a tribunal that is presided over by a magistrate or by one or more judges who administer justice according to the laws"
    *   Usually, "the court" in this context (Supreme Court) is best described as a tribunal (Sense 8). Sense 1 is very similar, but Sense 8 is the more standard definition for the legal institution.

    *   Wait, let me re-read Sense 1 and Sense 8 carefully.
    *   Sense 1: "an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business"
    *   Sense 8: "a tribunal that is presided over by a magistrate or by one or more judges who administer justice according to the laws"
    *   In many dictionaries (like WordNet, which these senses seem to be from), Sense 8 is the primary definition for a law court.

    *   "the court's conference over the case"
    *   The "court" here is the group of justices acting as a judicial body.
    *   Both 1 and 8 are very close. Let's see if there's a nuance.
    *   Sense 1: assembly... to conduct judicial business.
    *   Sense 8: tribunal... who administer justice according to the laws.
    *   In the context of "the court's conference", it refers to the body of judges.

    *   Looking at WordNet (the likely source):
        *   court (Sense 1): an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business.
        *   court (Sense 8): a tribunal that is presided over by a magistrate or by one or more judges who administer justice according to the laws.
    *   Actually, in many WordNet-based datasets, Sense 8 is the more common choice for the legal institution. Let's re-evaluate.
    *   "the court's decision", "stand before the court", "the court's conference".
    *   These all refer to the judicial body.

    *   Sense 1: assembly... to conduct judicial business.
    *   Sense 8: tribunal... who administer justice according to the laws.
    *   A "conference" is a meeting of the assembly.
    *   However, "the court" as an entity is a tribunal.

    *   Let's check if there's any other sense. No, 1 and 8 are the only legal ones.
    *   If I have to choose between "assembly" and "tribunal", "tribunal" (8) is the more comprehensive term for the court as an institution.

    *   Wait, let me look at the senses again.
    *   1. an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
    *   8. a tribunal that is presided over by a magistrate or by one or more judges who administer justice according to the laws
    *   In the context of "the court's conference", the "court" is the group of judges. This fits "assembly" (1) and "tribunal" (8).
    *   Let's look at "the court's decision". This is the decision of the tribunal (8).
    *   Let's look at "stand before the court". This is standing before the tribunal (8).

    *   Let's double-check the WordNet definitions.
    *   court.n.01: an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
    *   court.n.08: a tribunal that is presided over by a magistrate or by one or more judges who administer justice according to the laws
    *   Actually, in many cases, these are almost identical. But Sense 8 is often the one used for the legal institution.

    *   Let's re-read the context one more time. "the court's conference over the case".
    *   A conference is a meeting. The "court" (the group of judges) had a conference.
    *   This could lean towards "assembly" (1).
    *   But "the court's decision" and "stand before the court" lean towards "tribunal" (8).

    *   Let's try to see if there's a common pattern in these types of tasks. Usually, the most general and common definition for a law court is chosen. Sense 8 is the most standard definition for "court of law".

    *   Wait, let me look at the senses again.
    *   1. an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
    *   8. a tribunal that is presided over by a magistrate or by one or more judges who administer justice according to the laws
    *   If I search for these specific WordNet definitions, Sense 8 is often the one used for the institution.

    *   Let's re-examine Sense 1: "an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business".
    *   Let's re-examine Sense 8: "a tribunal that is presided over by a magistrate or by one or more judges who administer justice according to the laws".
    *   The difference is subtle. "Assembly" might imply the people gathered, while "tribunal" implies the legal entity.
    *   "the court's conference" -> the meeting of the judges.
    *   "the court's decision" -> the decision of the legal entity.
    *   "stand before the court" -> stand before the legal entity/judges.

    *   In most contexts, "the court" (meaning the Supreme Court) is Sense 8.

    *   Wait, I just noticed something. Let me look at the senses again.
    *   1. an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
    *   8. a tribunal that is presided over by a magistrate or by one or more judges who administer justice according to the laws
    *   Is it possible that Sense 1 is more about the *session* and Sense 8 is about the *institution*?
    *   "the court's conference" - the institution's conference? Or the assembly's conference?
    *   Actually, "the court" in "the court's decision" is definitely the institution (Sense 8).

    *   Let's try 8.


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

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

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

reasoning_content:
*   Context: A legal case involving the Supreme Court (justices, suit, argument, court's decision).
    *   Target word: "conference" in the phrase "the court's <t>conference</t> over the case."
    *   Contextual clues: "The justices agreed to hear the suit", "the court's conference over the case". In the context of the US Supreme Court, a "conference" is a private meeting where the justices discuss a case and vote on the outcome.

    *   Sense 1: "a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)"
    *   Sense 2: "an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members | synonyms=league"
    *   Sense 3: "a discussion among participants who have an agreed (serious) topic | synonyms=group discussion"

    *   Sense 2 (sports league) is clearly incorrect.
    *   Sense 1 vs. Sense 3:
        *   Sense 1 emphasizes a *prearranged meeting* for consultation/discussion, often with a formal agenda.
        *   Sense 3 emphasizes the *discussion* itself among participants.
    *   In the context of the Supreme Court, a "conference" is a specific, scheduled meeting (a prearranged meeting) where the justices consult and discuss the case. While it involves a discussion (Sense 3), the term "conference" in this institutional setting refers to the meeting itself.

    *   Looking at the phrase "the court's conference over the case", it refers to the event/meeting where the justices met.
    *   Sense 1: "a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion". This fits perfectly.
    *   Sense 3: "a discussion among participants who have an agreed (serious) topic". This is more general.

    *   Wait, let me re-evaluate. Is it a "meeting" or a "discussion"?
    *   "The dinner was held... hours after the court's conference over the case."
    *   Usually, "conference" in the legal sense (Supreme Court conference) is the meeting.
    *   Comparing Sense 1 and Sense 3 again:
        *   Sense 1: prearranged meeting for consultation...
        *   Sense 3: a discussion among participants...
    *   In many dictionaries, Sense 1 is the primary meaning for a formal meeting. Sense 3 is more like a "huddle" or a general discussion.
    *   The Supreme Court conference is a formal, scheduled event.

    *   Sense 1: prearranged meeting for consultation... (Fits well)
    *   Sense 3: discussion among participants... (Also fits, but less specific to the formal nature of a court conference)

    *   Let's look at the nuances. "The court's conference" refers to the session.
    *   Sense 1 is the standard definition for a formal meeting.

    *   Sense 1: a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
    *   Sense 3: a discussion among participants who have an agreed (serious) topic
    *   The Supreme Court conference is definitely a prearranged meeting with a formal agenda (the cases to be discussed).

    *   Sense 1 is the most accurate description of a formal judicial conference.


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

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

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

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

    *   1: occurrence/instance (e.g., case of bad judgment) - No.
    *   2: special set of circumstances (e.g., in which case) - No.
    *   3: comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy (synonyms: lawsuit, suit, cause) - Yes.
    *   4: actual state of things (e.g., that was not the case) - No.
    *   5: portable container - No.
    *   6: person requiring professional services - No.
    *   7: person subjected to experimental procedures - No.
    *   8: problem requiring investigation (e.g., detective case) - No (this is legal, not criminal investigation in the detective sense, though they overlap, sense 3 is more precise for a court proceeding).
    *   9: statement of facts and reasons to support an argument - No.
    *   10: quantity contained in a case - No.
    *   11: grammatical case - No.
    *   12: state of mind (e.g., case of the jitters) - No.
    *   13: person of a specified kind - No.
    *   14: font/typeface - No.
    *   15: enveloping structure (biology) - No.
    *   16: housing/outer covering - No.
    *   17: frame around door/window - No.
    *   18: printing receptacle - No.
    *   19: pillowcase - No.
    *   20: display case - No.

    *   The context explicitly mentions "justices", "suit", "court's decision", and "litigation".
    *   Sense 3: "a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy | synonyms=lawsuit, suit, cause, causa".
    *   This matches perfectly.


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

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

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

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "The dinner was held at a Washington hotel hours after the court's conference over the case. In <t>attendance</t> was, among others, Mitch McConnell..."
    *   Target word: "attendance"
    *   Senses:
        1.  The act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.).
        2.  The frequency with which a person is present.
        3.  The number of people that are present.

    *   The sentence is "In attendance was, among others, Mitch McConnell..."
    *   This means Mitch McConnell was present at the dinner.
    *   It refers to the state or act of being present.

    *   Sense 1: "the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)" -> Fits perfectly. "In attendance" is a common idiom meaning "present".
    *   Sense 2: "the frequency with which a person is present" -> Does not fit. It's not talking about how often Mitch McConnell attends dinners.
    *   Sense 3: "the number of people that are present" -> Does not fit. It's not talking about the total count of people at the dinner.

    *   The correct sense is 1.