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

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

Senses:
1. definition=make mention of | synonyms=note, observe, mention | examples=She observed that his presentation took up too much time; They noted that it was a fine day to go sailing
2. definition=make or write a comment on | synonyms=comment, notice, point out | examples=he commented the paper of his colleague

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "One writer, signing his letter as 'Red-blooded, balanced male,' <t>remarked</t> on the 'frequency of women fainting in peals,' and suggested that they 'settle back into their traditional role of making tea at meetings.'"
    *   Target word: "remarked"
    *   Senses provided:
        1.  `make mention of` (synonyms: note, observe, mention)
        2.  `make or write a comment on` (synonyms: comment, notice, point out)

    *   The writer "remarked on the 'frequency of women fainting in peals'".
    *   This means the writer made a comment or observation about a specific topic (women fainting).

    *   Sense 1: "make mention of" (note, observe, mention). Example: "She observed that his presentation took up too much time."
    *   Sense 2: "make or write a comment on" (comment, notice, point out). Example: "he commented the paper of his colleague."

    *Wait*, let's look closer at the nuances.
    *   Sense 1 is about mentioning something.
    *   Sense 2 is about commenting on something.

    In the context, the writer is making a specific, opinionated comment about women fainting.
    "Remarked on [something]" usually aligns with "commented on [something]".

    Let's re-evaluate the provided senses.
    Sense 1: "make mention of" (note, observe, mention).
    Sense 2: "make or write a comment on" (comment, notice, point out).

    Actually, "remarked on" is a classic way to say "commented on".
    Example: "He remarked on the weather" = "He commented on the weather".

    Let's look at the examples provided in the prompt:
    Sense 1 example: "She observed that his presentation took up too much time." (This is a statement of observation/mention).
    Sense 2 example: "he commented the paper of his colleague." (This example is grammatically awkward in English—usually "commented on the paper"—but the meaning is "to comment on").

    In the context: "remarked on the 'frequency of women fainting...'"
    This is a comment/observation.

    Is there a distinction between "mentioning" and "commenting"?
    Mentioning is often just bringing something up. Commenting is providing an opinion or observation about it.
    The writer isn't just mentioning that women faint; he's making a pointed comment about the *frequency* of it to support his argument that they should make tea.

    However, looking at the synonyms:
    Sense 1: note, observe, mention.
    Sense 2: comment, notice, point out.

    "Remarked on" fits "commented on" (Sense 2) very well.
    It also fits "observed" (Sense 1).

    Let's look at the structure: "remarked on [noun phrase]".
    Sense 1: "make mention of" -> "remarked on"
    Sense 2: "make or write a comment on" -> "remarked on"

    Let's look at the examples again.
    Sense 1: "She observed that..." (clause)
    Sense 2: "he commented the paper..." (object)

    In the text: "remarked on the 'frequency...'" (object).

    Actually, in many dictionaries:
    Remark (verb):
    1. to say something as a comment; mention.
    2. to notice.

    Comparing the provided senses:
    1. make mention of (note, observe, mention)
    2. make or write a comment on (comment, notice, point out)

    The writer is making a comment. "Remarked on" = "Commented on".

    Let's double-check Sense 1 again. "Make mention of".
    If I say "He remarked on the weather," I am commenting on it.
    If I say "He mentioned the weather," I am bringing it up.

    The context "remarked on the 'frequency of women fainting...'" is definitely a comment.

    Wait, let's look at the synonyms for Sense 2: "comment, notice, point out".
    And Sense 1: "note, observe, mention".

    This is a very subtle distinction.
    "Observe" (Sense 1) can mean "to remark".
    "Comment" (Sense 2) can mean "to remark".

    Let's look at the specific phrasing "remarked on".
    "Remark on" almost always means "to make a comment about".

    Let's re-read the examples provided in the prompt.
    Sense 1: "She observed that his presentation took up too much time." (This is a remark/comment).
    Sense 2: "he commented the paper of his colleague." (This is a comment/critique).

    Actually, looking at the provided senses again:
    Sense 1: make mention of.
    Sense 2: make or write a comment on.

    "Remarked on the frequency..." is making a comment on the frequency.

    Let's check if "remark" as "make mention of" is different from "make a comment on".
    Usually, "remark" is synonymous with "comment".

    Let's look at the synonyms again.
    Sense 1: note, observe, mention.
    Sense 2: comment, notice, point out.

    In the context, the writer is making a comment.
    "Remarked on" -> "Commented on".

    Is there any reason it would be Sense 1?
    "One writer... remarked on the frequency..."
    He is noting/observing the frequency.

    Let's look at the source of these senses (they look like they might be from a specific dataset like WordNet or a similar lexical database).
    In WordNet:
    remark (v):
    1. say, mention, observe, comment.

    The prompt splits this into two.
    1. make mention of (note, observe, mention)
    2. make or write a comment on (comment, notice, point out)

    If I have to choose between "mention" and "comment", "remarked on the frequency" is more of a comment than a simple mention.

    Let's re-examine the examples.
    Sense 1: "She observed that his presentation took up too much time." (This is a comment/observation).
    Sense 2: "he commented the paper of his colleague." (This is a critique/comment).

    Wait, the example for Sense 1 ("She observed that...") is almost identical in function to "remarked on the frequency...".

    Let's look at the synonyms again.
    Sense 1: note, observe, mention.
    Sense 2: comment, notice, point out.

    "Remarked on" = "Commented on".
    "Remarked that" = "Observed that".

    The text says "remarked on the 'frequency...'"
    This matches "commented on the 'frequency...'"

    Therefore, Sense 2 seems more appropriate.

    Wait, let me search for these specific sense definitions. They look like they come from a specific NLP task (like Word Sense Disambiguation).
    Looking at the examples:
    Sense 1: "She observed that his presentation took up too much time"
    Sense 2: "he commented the paper of his colleague"

    In Sense 1, "observed" is used as a reporting verb for a statement.
    In Sense 2, "commented" is used as a verb meaning to provide a critique or a comment on a specific object (the paper).

    In the context: "remarked on the 'frequency of women fainting...'"
    He is providing a comment on a specific object/topic (the frequency).

    Let's try to see if "remarked on" fits "make mention of" or "make a comment on" better.
    "He remarked on the weather" = He made a comment about the weather.
    "He mentioned the weather" = He brought up the weather.

    The writer is definitely making a comment.

    Let's double-check the synonyms for Sense 2: "comment, notice, point out".
    "Point out" fits well: "He pointed out the frequency of women fainting".

    Let's double-check the synonyms for Sense 1: "note, observe, mention".
    "Note" fits: "He noted the frequency of women fainting".

    This is very close. However, "remarked on" is the standard phrasing for "commented on".

    Let's look at the examples one more time.
    Sense 1: "She observed that..." (followed by a clause)
    Sense 2: "he commented the paper..." (followed by an object)

    Context: "remarked on the 'frequency...'" (followed by an object).

    This structural similarity (object vs clause) might be the key.
    Sense 1 example: "observed that [clause]"
    Sense 2 example: "commented [object]" (though "commented the paper" is poor English, it's an object).

    Context: "remarked on [object]"

    Therefore, Sense 2 is the most likely intended answer.

    Wait, let me think again.
    "Remarked on" is a phrasal verb.
    Sense 1: make mention of.
    Sense 2: make or write a comment on.

    If you "make mention of" something, you "remark on" it.
    If you "make a comment on" something, you "remark on" it.

    Let's look at the synonyms again.
    Sense 1: note, observe, mention.
    Sense 2: comment, notice, point out.

    "Remarked on the frequency" -> "Commented on the frequency".
    "Remarked on the frequency" -> "Noted the frequency".

    Actually, "remarked on" is almost a perfect synonym for "commented on".

    Let's look at the examples again.
    Sense 1: "She observed that his presentation took up too much time"
    Sense 2: "he commented the paper of his colleague"

    If the distinction is "reporting a statement" (Sense 1) vs "critiquing/commenting on a thing" (Sense 2), then "remarked on the frequency" is commenting on a thing.

    Let's try to find these definitions online. They look like they might be from a dataset like SemCor or similar.
    Searching for "make mention of" and "make or write a comment on" for "remark".

    Actually, looking at the provided senses again:
    Sense 1: definition=make mention of | synonyms=note, observe, mention
    Sense 2: definition=make or write a comment on | synonyms=comment, notice, point out

    In the context, the writer is making a comment about the frequency of women fainting. This is a comment/observation used to make a point.

    Let's compare:
    "He remarked that women faint often." (Sense 1 - make mention of/observe)
    "He remarked on the frequency of women fainting." (Sense 2 - make a comment on)

    The use of "on" strongly suggests Sense 2 ("comment on").

    Final check:
    Context: "remarked on the 'frequency...'"
    Sense 1: make mention of (note, observe, mention)
    Sense 2: make or write a comment on (comment, notice, point out)

    "Remarked on" = "Commented on".
    Sense 2 is the best fit.


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

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

Senses:
1. definition=the number of occurrences within a given time period | synonyms=frequence, oftenness | examples=the frequency of modulation was 40 cycles per second; the frequency of his seizures increased as he grew older
2. definition=the ratio of the number of observations in a statistical category to the total number of observations | synonyms=relative frequency
3. definition=the number of observations in a given statistical category | synonyms=absolute frequency

finish_reason: stop

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reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...remarked on the 'frequency of women fainting in peals,' and suggested that they 'settle back into their traditional role...'"
    *   Target word: "frequency"
    *   Senses provided:
        1.  The number of occurrences within a given time period (e.g., how often something happens).
        2.  The ratio of observations in a statistical category to the total (relative frequency).
        3.  The number of observations in a given statistical category (absolute frequency).

    *   The speaker is claiming that women faint in peals often (or a certain number of times).
    *   "Frequency of women fainting" refers to how often this event occurs.
    *   This aligns with "the number of occurrences within a given time period" or simply "how often something happens."

    *   Sense 1: "the number of occurrences within a given time period" / "oftenness". This fits perfectly.
    *   Sense 2: "the ratio... to the total". The speaker isn't talking about a statistical ratio (e.g., 5% of women faint), but rather the general occurrence/oftenness.
    *   Sense 3: "the number of observations in a given statistical category". This is more about a raw count in a dataset than the general sense of "how often" something happens in a descriptive context.

    *   The usage "frequency of [event]" in common speech almost always refers to Sense 1 (how often it happens).

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

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

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

reasoning_content:
*   Context: A passage about women entering the field of bell-ringing, facing discrimination (e.g., the Ancient Society of College Youths being male-only), and a specific comment about "women fainting in peals."
    *   Target word: `<t>women</t>` (plural of woman).
    *   Specific sentence: "One writer... remarked on the 'frequency of <t>women</t> fainting in peals,' and suggested that they 'settle back into their traditional role of making tea at meetings.'"

    *   Sense 1: an adult female person (as opposed to a man).
    *   Sense 2: a female person who plays a significant role (wife/mistress/girlfriend) in a man's life.
    *   Sense 3: a human female employed to do housework.
    *   Sense 4: women as a class (womanhood).

    *   The text discusses women entering a male-dominated field (bell-ringing).
    *   The specific instance of `<t>women</t>` refers to female bell-ringers (adult female persons) who might faint during peals.
    *   It is contrasting them with "male ringers."
    *   It is not referring to a specific man's partner (Sense 2).
    *   It is not referring to domestic workers (Sense 3).
    *   While it discusses women as a group, the specific phrase "frequency of women fainting" refers to the individuals who are adult female persons, rather than the abstract concept of "womanhood" or "women as a class" in a philosophical or collective identity sense (though the line between 1 and 4 can be thin, Sense 1 is the basic biological/social category of adult female humans).

    *   Sense 1: "an adult female person (as opposed to a man)". This fits perfectly. The writer is talking about female ringers.
    *   Sense 4: "women as a class". This usually refers to the collective identity or the abstract concept of womanhood. While the writer is making a generalization about women, he is referring to the people themselves (the adult females) who faint.

    *   The context is about the presence of adult female persons in bell-ringing.
    *   The specific usage "frequency of women fainting" refers to the people.
    *   Sense 1 is the most accurate.


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

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

Senses:
1. definition=make a proposal, declare a plan for something | synonyms=propose, advise | examples=the senator proposed to abolish the sales tax
2. definition=drop a hint; intimate by a hint | synonyms=hint
3. definition=imply as a possibility | synonyms=intimate | examples=The evidence suggests a need for more clarification
4. definition=suggest the necessity of an intervention; in medicine | synonyms=indicate | examples=Tetracycline is indicated in such cases
5. definition=call to mind | synonyms=evoke, paint a picture | examples=this remark evoked sadness

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...One writer... remarked on the 'frequency of women fainting in peals,' and <t>suggested</t> that they 'settle back into their traditional role of making tea at meetings.'"
    *   Target word: "suggested"

    *   Sense 1: make a proposal, declare a plan for something (synonyms: propose, advise). Example: "the senator proposed to abolish the sales tax".
    *   Sense 2: drop a hint; intimate by a hint (synonyms: hint).
    *   Sense 3: imply as a possibility (synonyms: intimate). Example: "The evidence suggests a need for more clarification".
    *   Sense 4: suggest the necessity of an intervention; in medicine (synonyms: indicate).
    *   Sense 5: call to mind (synonyms: evoke, paint a picture).

    *   The writer is saying that women should "settle back into their traditional role of making tea at meetings."
    *   This is a proposal or a piece of advice (albeit a sexist one) on what women should do.
    *   It fits the definition of "make a proposal" or "advise".

    *   Sense 1: "make a proposal, declare a plan for something" / "propose, advise". (Fits well: he is proposing/advising that women go back to making tea).
    *   Sense 2: "drop a hint". (He isn't hinting; he's explicitly stating a suggestion/proposal).
    *   Sense 3: "imply as a possibility". (This is usually for evidence or data, e.g., "The data suggests...").
    *   Sense 4: "medical intervention". (Not applicable).
    *   Sense 5: "call to mind". (Not applicable).

    *   The writer is making a proposal/suggestion for a course of action. This aligns perfectly with Sense 1.


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

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

Senses:
1. definition=in or to or toward a former location | examples=she went back to her parents' house
2. definition=at or to or toward the back or rear | synonyms=backward, backwards, rearward, rearwards | examples=he moved back; tripped when he stepped backward
3. definition=in or to or toward an original condition | examples=he went back to sleep
4. definition=in or to or toward a past time | synonyms=backward | examples=set the clocks back an hour; never look back
5. definition=in reply | examples=he wrote back three days later
6. definition=in repayment or retaliation | examples=we paid back everything we had borrowed; he hit me and I hit him back

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...suggested that they 'settle <t>back</t> into their traditional role of making tea at meetings.'"
    *   Target word: "back"
    *   Phrase: "settle back into their traditional role"

    *   Sense 1: in or to or toward a former location (e.g., went back to her parents' house).
    *   Sense 2: at or to or toward the back or rear (e.g., moved back).
    *   Sense 3: in or to or toward an original condition (e.g., went back to sleep).
    *   Sense 4: in or to or toward a past time (e.g., set the clocks back).
    *   Sense 5: in reply (e.g., wrote back).
    *   Sense 6: in repayment or retaliation (e.g., paid back).

    *   The phrase "settle back into their traditional role" means returning to a state or condition that existed previously (the "traditional role").
    *   Is it a location (Sense 1)? No.
    *   Is it a physical direction (Sense 2)? No.
    *   Is it an original condition/state (Sense 3)? Yes. Returning to a role is returning to a previous state or condition.
    *   Is it a past time (Sense 4)? No.
    *   Is it a reply (Sense 5)? No.
    *   Is it repayment/retaliation (Sense 6)? No.

    *   Sense 3: "in or to or toward an original condition".
    *   "Settle back into their traditional role" fits this definition well, as it implies returning to a previous status or way of being.

    *   Wait, could it be Sense 1 (former location)? A "role" isn't really a location.
    *   Could it be Sense 4 (past time)? No.
    *   Sense 3 seems the most accurate for returning to a previous state/condition/role.


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

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

Senses:
1. definition=consisting of or derived from tradition | examples=traditional history; traditional morality
2. definition=pertaining to time-honored orthodox doctrines | examples=the simple security of traditional assumptions has vanished

reasoning_content:
*   Context: A passage about bell-ringing in Britain, specifically discussing the entry of women into a male-dominated field. A male writer suggests women "settle back into their <t>traditional</t> role of making tea at meetings."
    *   Target word: "traditional"
    *   Senses provided:
        1.  consisting of or derived from tradition (e.g., traditional history, traditional morality).
        2.  pertaining to time-honored orthodox doctrines (e.g., traditional assumptions).

    *   The phrase is "traditional role of making tea at meetings."
    *   In this context, "traditional role" refers to a long-standing social custom or expectation (that women make tea), which is a tradition (though often a restrictive or stereotypical one).

    *   Sense 1: "consisting of or derived from tradition." This fits well. The role of making tea is derived from social traditions/stereotypes.
    *   Sense 2: "pertaining to time-honored orthodox doctrines." "Doctrines" usually refers to a set of beliefs, especially in religion or politics. While social roles can be seen as doctrines, "tradition" in the sense of "the way things have been done" (Sense 1) is a more direct fit for "traditional role" than "orthodox doctrines" (Sense 2).

    *   Sense 1 is broader and covers customs, habits, and roles passed down through generations.
    *   Sense 2 is more specific to formal beliefs or doctrines.
    *   "Making tea" is a custom/tradition, not a formal doctrine.

    *   The correct sense is 1.


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

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

Senses:
1. definition=the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group | synonyms=function, office, part | examples=the function of a teacher; the government must do its part
2. definition=an actor's portrayal of someone in a play | synonyms=character, theatrical role, part, persona | examples=she played the part of Desdemona
3. definition=what something is used for | synonyms=function, purpose, use | examples=the function of an auger is to bore holes; ballet is beautiful but what use is it?
4. definition=normal or customary activity of a person in a particular social setting | examples=what is your role on the team?

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...suggested that they 'settle back into their traditional <t>role</t> of making tea at meetings.'"
    *   Target word: "role"
    *   Contextual meaning: The speaker is suggesting that women should return to a traditional expectation or activity assigned to them (making tea) within the social/organizational setting of bell-ringing meetings.

    *   Sense 1: "the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group" (Synonyms: function, office, part). Example: "the function of a teacher".
    *   Sense 2: "an actor's portrayal of someone in a play" (Synonyms: character, theatrical role). Example: "she played the part of Desdemona".
    *   Sense 3: "what something is used for" (Synonyms: function, purpose, use). Example: "the function of an auger is to bore holes".
    *   Sense 4: "normal or customary activity of a person in a particular social setting". Example: "what is your role on the team?".

    *   Sense 2 is about acting/theater. (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 3 is about the purpose of an object. (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 1 and Sense 4 are very similar.
        *   Sense 1: "actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group".
        *   Sense 4: "normal or customary activity of a person in a particular social setting".

    *   The phrase "traditional role of making tea" refers to a societal expectation or a gender-based assignment of duties.
    *   Sense 1 emphasizes "assigned to or required or expected of a person or group".
    *   Sense 4 emphasizes "normal or customary activity... in a particular social setting".

    *   Looking at the examples:
        *   Sense 1: "the function of a teacher" (a professional/social expectation).
        *   Sense 4: "what is your role on the team?" (a specific position/function within a small group).

    *   "Traditional role" usually aligns with societal expectations/assignments (Sense 1). The "role of making tea" is a stereotypical expectation of women in that specific historical/social context.

    *   Let's re-evaluate Sense 1 vs Sense 4.
        *   Sense 1: "actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group".
        *   Sense 4: "normal or customary activity of a person in a particular social setting".

    *   In the context of "traditional role", it's about the *expectation* placed on a group (women). This fits Sense 1 very well. Sense 4 is more about a specific position (like a role on a sports team).

    *   Wait, let me look at the definitions again.
        Sense 1: "the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group"
        Sense 4: "normal or customary activity of a person in a particular social setting"

    *   "Traditional role" is almost a textbook example of Sense 1 (societal expectations).

    *   Let's double-check if there's a nuance.
        Sense 1: "the function of a teacher"
        Sense 4: "what is your role on the team?"

    *   The "role of making tea" is an activity expected of women (a group). This fits Sense 1 perfectly.

    *   Is it Sense 4? "Normal or customary activity... in a particular social setting". Making tea at meetings is a customary activity in that social setting.

    *   However, "traditional role" usually implies the *expectation* or *assignment* based on identity (gender), which is the core of Sense 1.

    *   Let's compare again.
        Sense 1: assigned/required/expected of a person or group.
        Sense 4: normal/customary activity in a social setting.

    *   The phrase "traditional role" strongly points to the societal expectation (Sense 1).

    *   Let's check if Sense 1 is the standard definition for "gender roles". Yes, gender roles are the behaviors, tasks, and responsibilities that a society considers appropriate for men and women. This matches "actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group".

    *   Sense 1: assigned/required/expected.
    *   Sense 4: normal/customary.
    *   "Traditional role" = expected/assigned based on tradition.

    *   Sense 1 is the most comprehensive fit for "traditional role".


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

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

Senses:
1. definition=engage in | synonyms=do | examples=make love, not war; make an effort
2. definition=give certain properties to something | synonyms=get | examples=get someone mad; She made us look silly
3. definition=make or cause to be or to become | synonyms=create | examples=make a mess in one's office; create a furor
4. definition=cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner | synonyms=induce, stimulate, cause, have, get | examples=The ads induced me to buy a VCR; My children finally got me to buy a computer
5. definition=give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally | synonyms=cause, do | examples=cause a commotion; make a stir
6. definition=create or manufacture a man-made product | synonyms=produce, create | examples=We produce more cars than we can sell; The company has been making toys for two centuries
7. definition=make, formulate, or derive in the mind | synonyms=draw | examples=I draw a line here; draw a conclusion
8. definition=compel or make somebody or something to act in a certain way | examples=People cannot be made to integrate just by passing a law!; Heat makes you sweat
9. definition=create by artistic means | synonyms=create | examples=create a poem; Schoenberg created twelve-tone music
10. definition=earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages | synonyms=gain, take in, clear, earn, realize, realise | examples=How much do you make a month in your new job?; She earns a lot in her new job
11. definition=create or design, often in a certain way | synonyms=do | examples=Do my room in blue; I did this piece in wood to express my love for the forest
12. definition=to compose or represent: | synonyms=form, constitute | examples=This wall forms the background of the stage setting; The branches made a roof
13. definition=reach a goal, e.g., | synonyms=reach, get to, progress to | examples=make the first team; We made it!
14. definition=be or be capable of being changed or made into | examples=He makes a great host; He will make a fine father
15. definition=make by shaping or bringing together constituents | examples=make a dress; make a cake
16. definition=perform or carry out | examples=make a decision; make a move
17. definition=make by combining materials and parts | synonyms=construct, build | examples=this little pig made his house out of straw; Some eccentric constructed an electric brassiere warmer
18. definition=change from one form into another | examples=make water into wine; make lead into gold
19. definition=act in a certain way so as to acquire | examples=make friends; make enemies
20. definition=charge with a function; charge to be | synonyms=name, nominate | examples=She was named Head of the Committee; She was made president of the club
21. definition=achieve a point or goal | synonyms=have, get | examples=Nicklaus had a 70; The Brazilian team got 4 goals
22. definition=reach a destination, either real or abstract | synonyms=reach, attain, hit, arrive at, gain | examples=We hit Detroit by noon; The water reached the doorstep
23. definition=institute, enact, or establish | synonyms=lay down, establish | examples=make laws
24. definition=carry out or commit | examples=make a mistake; commit a faux-pas
25. definition=form by assembling individuals or constituents | examples=Make a quorum
26. definition=organize or be responsible for | synonyms=hold, throw, have, give | examples=hold a reception; have, throw, or make a party
27. definition=put in order or neaten | synonyms=make up | examples=make the bed; make up a room
28. definition=head into a specified direction | synonyms=take | examples=The escaped convict took to the hills; We made for the mountains
29. definition=have a bowel movement | synonyms=stool, defecate, shit, take a shit, take a crap, ca-ca | examples=The dog had made in the flower beds
30. definition=undergo fabrication or creation | examples=This wool makes into a nice sweater
31. definition=be suitable for | examples=Wood makes good furniture
32. definition=add up to | examples=four and four make eight
33. definition=amount to | examples=This salary increase makes no difference to my standard of living
34. definition=constitute the essence of | examples=Clothes make the man
35. definition=appear to begin an activity | examples=He made to speak but said nothing in the end; She made as if to say hello to us
36. definition=proceed along a path | synonyms=work | examples=work one's way through the crowd; make one's way into the forest
37. definition=reach in time | examples=We barely made the plane
38. definition=gather and light the materials for | examples=make a fire
39. definition=prepare for eating by applying heat | synonyms=cook, fix, ready, prepare | examples=Cook me dinner, please; can you make me an omelette?
40. definition=induce to have sex | synonyms=seduce, score | examples=Harry finally seduced Sally; Did you score last night?
41. definition=assure the success of | examples=A good review by this critic will make your play!
42. definition=represent fictitiously, as in a play, or pretend to be or act like | synonyms=pretend, make believe | examples=She makes like an actress
43. definition=consider as being | examples=It wasn't the problem some people made it
44. definition=calculate as being | examples=I make the height about 100 feet
45. definition=cause to be enjoyable or pleasurable | examples=make my day
46. definition=favor the development of | examples=Practice makes the winner
47. definition=develop into | examples=He will make a splendid father!
48. definition=behave in a certain way | examples=make merry
49. definition=eliminate urine | synonyms=urinate, piddle, puddle, micturate, piss, pee | examples=Again, the cat had made on the expensive rug

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...suggested that they 'settle back into their traditional role of <t>making</t> tea at meetings.'"
    *   Target word: "making" (from "making tea").

    *   The phrase is "making tea".
    *   "Making tea" refers to the process of preparing tea for drinking.

    *   1: engage in (do) - No.
    *   2: give certain properties to something - No.
    *   3: make or cause to be or to become (create) - No.
    *   4: cause to do - No.
    *   5: give rise to - No.
    *   6: create or manufacture a man-made product - No (tea is a beverage, not a manufactured product in this sense).
    *   7: formulate in the mind - No.
    *   8: compel - No.
    *   9: create by artistic means - No.
    *   10: earn money - No.
    *   11: create or design - No.
    *   12: compose or represent - No.
    *   13: reach a goal - No.
    *   14: be capable of being changed into - No.
    *   15: make by shaping or bringing together constituents (e.g., make a dress, make a cake) - This is close, but usually refers to construction/assembly.
    *   16: perform or carry out - No.
    *   17: make by combining materials and parts (construct, build) - No.
    *   18: change from one form into another - No.
    *   19: act in a certain way to acquire - No.
    *   20: charge with a function - No.
    *   21: achieve a point or goal - No.
    *   22: reach a destination - No.
    *   23: institute, enact - No.
    *   24: carry out or commit - No.
    *   25: form by assembling individuals - No.
    *   26: organize or be responsible for - No.
    *   27: put in order or neaten - No.
    *   28: head into a specified direction - No.
    *   29: bowel movement - No.
    *   30: undergo fabrication - No.
    *   31: be suitable for - No.
    *   32: add up to - No.
    *   33: amount to - No.
    *   34: constitute the essence of - No.
    *   35: appear to begin an activity - No.
    *   36: proceed along a path - No.
    *   37: reach in time - No.
    *   38: gather and light materials for (fire) - No.
    *   39: prepare for eating by applying heat | synonyms=cook, fix, ready, prepare | examples=Cook me dinner, please; can you make me an omelette? - **Yes**. Making tea involves preparing it, often by applying heat (boiling water).
    *   40: induce to have sex - No.
    *   41: assure success - No.
    *   42: represent fictitiously - No.
    *   43: consider as being - No.
    *   44: calculate as being - No.
    *   45: cause to be enjoyable - No.
    *   46: favor development - No.
    *   47: develop into - No.
    *   48: behave in a certain way - No.
    *   49: eliminate urine - No.

    *   Sense 39: "prepare for eating by applying heat | synonyms=cook, fix, ready, prepare | examples=Cook me dinner, please; can you make me an omelette?"
    *   "Making tea" fits perfectly under "prepare for eating [or drinking] by applying heat".


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

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

Senses:
1. definition=a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water | examples=iced tea is a cooling drink
2. definition=a light midafternoon meal of tea and sandwiches or cakes | synonyms=afternoon tea, teatime | examples=an Englishman would interrupt a war to have his afternoon tea
3. definition=a tropical evergreen shrub or small tree extensively cultivated in e.g. China and Japan and India; source of tea leaves | synonyms=Camellia sinensis | examples=tea has fragrant white flowers
4. definition=a reception or party at which tea is served | examples=we met at the Dean's tea for newcomers
5. definition=dried leaves of the tea shrub; used to make tea | synonyms=tea leaf | examples=the store shelves held many different kinds of tea; they threw the tea into Boston harbor

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...suggested that they 'settle back into their traditional role of making <t>tea</t> at meetings.'"
    *   Target word: "tea"
    *   Senses provided:
        1.  Beverage made by steeping leaves.
        2.  Light midafternoon meal.
        3.  The shrub/tree.
        4.  A reception or party.
        5.  Dried leaves.

    *   The sentence is about a sexist remark suggesting women should go back to "making tea at meetings."
    *   "Making tea" usually refers to preparing the beverage (Sense 1).
    *   Does it refer to a meal (Sense 2)? Not typically "making tea" in the sense of preparing a whole meal, though "tea" can mean a meal. However, in the context of "making tea at meetings," it almost always refers to the drink.
    *   Does it refer to the plant (Sense 3)? No.
    *   Does it refer to a party (Sense 4)? No.
    *   Does it refer to the dried leaves (Sense 5)? No, you don't "make" dried leaves.

    *   Sense 1: "a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water". This fits perfectly. "Making tea" = preparing the beverage.

    *   Sense 1: Beverage.
    *   Sense 2: Meal.
    *   Sense 3: Plant.
    *   Sense 4: Party.
    *   Sense 5: Leaves.
    *   The phrase "making tea" strongly points to the beverage.


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

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

Senses:
1. definition=a formally arranged gathering | synonyms=group meeting | examples=next year the meeting will be in Chicago; the meeting elected a chairperson
2. definition=a small informal social gathering | synonyms=get together | examples=there was an informal meeting in my living room
3. definition=a casual or unexpected convergence | synonyms=encounter | examples=he still remembers their meeting in Paris; there was a brief encounter in the hallway
4. definition=the social act of assembling for some common purpose | synonyms=coming together | examples=his meeting with the salesmen was the high point of his day
5. definition=the act of joining together as one | synonyms=merging, coming together | examples=the merging of the two groups occurred quickly; there was no meeting of minds
6. definition=a place where things merge or flow together (especially rivers) | synonyms=confluence | examples=Pittsburgh is located at the confluence of the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...suggested that they 'settle back into their traditional role of making tea at <t>meetings</t>.'"
    *   The context describes a situation where women are entering the field of bell-ringing. A male writer suggests women should go back to "making tea at meetings."
    *   In this context, "meetings" refers to the gatherings of the bell-ringing groups/societies.

    *   Sense 1: "a formally arranged gathering" (e.g., "the meeting elected a chairperson").
    *   Sense 2: "a small informal social gathering" (e.g., "informal meeting in my living room").
    *   Sense 3: "a casual or unexpected convergence" (e.g., "their meeting in Paris").
    *   Sense 4: "the social act of assembling for some common purpose" (e.g., "his meeting with the salesmen").
    *   Sense 5: "the act of joining together as one" (e.g., "meeting of minds").
    *   Sense 6: "a place where things merge or flow together" (e.g., "confluence").

    *   The "meetings" mentioned are the gatherings of the bell-ringing societies (like the Ancient Society of College Youths). These are organized gatherings of members of a group.
    *   Sense 1 (formally arranged gathering) fits best because these are organized meetings of a society/club.
    *   Sense 2 (small informal social gathering) is possible, but "meetings" of a society are generally considered formally arranged gatherings, even if they are social.
    *   Sense 3, 4, 5, and 6 are clearly incorrect.

    *   The phrase "making tea at meetings" implies the gatherings where the members of the bell-ringing society meet to discuss business, organize, or socialize. This aligns most closely with Sense 1.


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

Context: One bright sign is that a growing number of women have entered the once male-dominated field; more than a third of the ringers today are women. They are not accepted everywhere, however. The oldest bell-ringing group in the country, the Ancient Society of College Youths, founded in 1637, remains male-only, a fact that's particularly galling to women because the group is the sole source of ringers for Britain's most prestigious churches, St. Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey. This being Britain, no woman has filed an equal-opportunity suit, but the extent of the problem surfaced this summer in a series of letters to "The Ringing World, "a weekly newspaper for ringers. One writer, signing his letter as "Red-blooded, balanced male, "remarked on the "frequency of women fainting in peals, "and suggested that they "settle back into their traditional role of making tea at meetings. "In the <t>torrent</t> of replies that followed, one woman ringer from Solihull observed that "the average male ringer leaves quite a lot to be desired: badly dressed, decorated with acne and a large beer-belly, frequently unwashed and unbearably flatulent in peals. "Another women wrote from Sheffield to say that in her 60 years of ringing, "I have never known a lady to faint in the belfry.

Senses:
1. definition=a heavy rain | synonyms=downpour, cloudburst, deluge, waterspout, pelter, soaker
2. definition=a violently fast stream of water (or other liquid) | synonyms=violent stream | examples=the houses were swept away in the torrent
3. definition=an overwhelming number or amount | synonyms=flood, inundation, deluge | examples=a flood of requests; a torrent of abuse

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "In the <t>torrent</t> of replies that followed, one woman ringer from Solihull observed..."
    *   Target word: "torrent"
    *   Surrounding words: "torrent of replies"

    *   Sense 1: a heavy rain (downpour, cloudburst).
    *   Sense 2: a violently fast stream of water (violent stream).
    *   Sense 3: an overwhelming number or amount (flood, inundation, deluge). Examples: "a flood of requests", "a torrent of abuse".

    *   The context refers to "replies" (letters/messages).
    *   Replies are not rain (Sense 1).
    *   Replies are not a stream of water (Sense 2).
    *   Replies can be numerous, fitting the definition of "an overwhelming number or amount" (Sense 3).

    *   Sense 3 matches perfectly.


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

Context: One bright sign is that a growing number of women have entered the once male-dominated field; more than a third of the ringers today are women. They are not accepted everywhere, however. The oldest bell-ringing group in the country, the Ancient Society of College Youths, founded in 1637, remains male-only, a fact that's particularly galling to women because the group is the sole source of ringers for Britain's most prestigious churches, St. Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey. This being Britain, no woman has filed an equal-opportunity suit, but the extent of the problem surfaced this summer in a series of letters to "The Ringing World, "a weekly newspaper for ringers. One writer, signing his letter as "Red-blooded, balanced male, "remarked on the "frequency of women fainting in peals, "and suggested that they "settle back into their traditional role of making tea at meetings. "In the torrent of <t>replies</t> that followed, one woman ringer from Solihull observed that "the average male ringer leaves quite a lot to be desired: badly dressed, decorated with acne and a large beer-belly, frequently unwashed and unbearably flatulent in peals. "Another women wrote from Sheffield to say that in her 60 years of ringing, "I have never known a lady to faint in the belfry.

Senses:
1. definition=a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation | synonyms=answer, response | examples=I waited several days for his answer; he wrote replies to several of his critics
2. definition=the speech act of continuing a conversational exchange | synonyms=response | examples=he growled his reply

reasoning_content:
*   Context: A passage about women in bell-ringing. A man wrote a letter to a newspaper ("The Ringing World") making sexist remarks. This was followed by a "torrent of <t>replies</t>," including a specific response from a woman in Solihull and another from Sheffield.
    *   Target word: "replies"
    *   Senses:
        1.  A statement (spoken or written) made to reply to a question, request, criticism, or accusation. (Synonyms: answer, response). Example: "he wrote replies to several of his critics".
        2.  The speech act of continuing a conversational exchange. (Synonym: response). Example: "he growled his reply".

    *   The "replies" in the text are letters written to a newspaper in response to a specific letter (which contained criticism/stereotypes about women).
    *   These are written statements.
    *   They are responses to a criticism/provocation.

    *   Sense 1 specifically mentions "written" statements and "replies to several of his critics". This matches the context perfectly (letters to a newspaper responding to a critic/provocateur).
    *   Sense 2 focuses on the "speech act" of continuing a conversation (more about the act of responding in a dialogue, e.g., "he growled his reply").

    *   The "replies" are the letters themselves (the statements), not the act of speaking in a conversation.
    *   Therefore, Sense 1 is the correct fit.


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

Context: One bright sign is that a growing number of women have entered the once male-dominated field; more than a third of the ringers today are women. They are not accepted everywhere, however. The oldest bell-ringing group in the country, the Ancient Society of College Youths, founded in 1637, remains male-only, a fact that's particularly galling to women because the group is the sole source of ringers for Britain's most prestigious churches, St. Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey. This being Britain, no woman has filed an equal-opportunity suit, but the extent of the problem surfaced this summer in a series of letters to "The Ringing World, "a weekly newspaper for ringers. One writer, signing his letter as "Red-blooded, balanced male, "remarked on the "frequency of women fainting in peals, "and suggested that they "settle back into their traditional role of making tea at meetings. "In the torrent of replies that <t>followed</t>, one woman ringer from Solihull observed that "the average male ringer leaves quite a lot to be desired: badly dressed, decorated with acne and a large beer-belly, frequently unwashed and unbearably flatulent in peals. "Another women wrote from Sheffield to say that in her 60 years of ringing, "I have never known a lady to faint in the belfry.

Senses:
1. definition=to travel behind, go after, come after | examples=The ducklings followed their mother around the pond; Please follow the guide through the museum
2. definition=be later in time | synonyms=postdate | examples=Tuesday always follows Monday
3. definition=come as a logical consequence; follow logically | synonyms=fall out | examples=It follows that your assertion is false; the theorem falls out nicely
4. definition=travel along a certain course | synonyms=travel along | examples=follow the road; follow the trail
5. definition=act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes | synonyms=comply, abide by | examples=He complied with my instructions; You must comply or else!
6. definition=come after in time, as a result | synonyms=come after | examples=A terrible tsunami followed the earthquake
7. definition=behave in accordance or in agreement with | synonyms=conform to | examples=Follow a pattern; Follow my example
8. definition=be next | examples=Mary plays best, with John and Sue following
9. definition=choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans | synonyms=adopt, espouse | examples=She followed the feminist movement; The candidate espouses Republican ideals
10. definition=to bring something about at a later time than | examples=She followed dinner with a brandy; He followed his lecture with a question and answer period
11. definition=imitate in behavior; take as a model | synonyms=take after | examples=Teenagers follow their friends in everything
12. definition=follow, discover, or ascertain the course of development of something | synonyms=trace | examples=We must follow closely the economic development is Cuba; trace the student's progress
13. definition=follow with the eyes or the mind | synonyms=watch, observe, watch over, keep an eye on | examples=Keep an eye on the baby, please!; The world is watching Sarajevo
14. definition=be the successor (of) | synonyms=succeed, come after | examples=Carter followed Ford; Will Charles succeed to the throne?
15. definition=perform an accompaniment to | synonyms=play along, accompany | examples=The orchestra could barely follow the frequent pitch changes of the soprano
16. definition=keep informed | synonyms=keep up, keep abreast | examples=He kept up on his country's foreign policies
17. definition=to be the product or result | synonyms=come | examples=Melons come from a vine; Understanding comes from experience
18. definition=accept and follow the leadership or command or guidance of | examples=Let's follow our great helmsman!; She followed a guru for years
19. definition=adhere to or practice | examples=These people still follow the laws of their ancient religion
20. definition=work in a specific place, with a specific subject, or in a specific function | synonyms=be | examples=He is a herpetologist; She is our resident philosopher
21. definition=keep under surveillance | synonyms=surveil, survey | examples=The police had been following him for weeks but they could not prove his involvement in the bombing
22. definition=follow in or as if in pursuit | synonyms=pursue | examples=The police car pursued the suspected attacker; Her bad deed followed her and haunted her dreams all her life
23. definition=grasp the meaning | examples=Can you follow her argument?; When he lectures, I cannot follow
24. definition=keep to | synonyms=stick to, stick with | examples=Stick to your principles; stick to the diet

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "In the torrent of replies that <t>followed</t>, one woman ringer from Solihull observed..."
    *   Target word: "followed"
    *   Meaning in context: The replies came after the letter written by the "Red-blooded, balanced male."

    *   1: travel behind (physical movement) - No.
    *   2: be later in time (e.g., Tuesday follows Monday) - Possible, but usually refers to a sequence of days/months.
    *   3: logical consequence - No.
    *   4: travel along a course - No.
    *   5: act in accordance with rules - No.
    *   6: come after in time, as a result (e.g., tsunami followed the earthquake) - Very likely. The replies came after the letter as a result of it.
    *   7: behave in accordance with - No.
    *   8: be next (e.g., John and Sue following) - No.
    *   9: choose and follow (theories/ideas) - No.
    *   10: bring something about at a later time (e.g., followed dinner with brandy) - No, the replies didn't "bring about" the letter; they came after it.
    *   11: imitate behavior - No.
    *   12: discover/ascertain development - No.
    *   13: follow with eyes/mind - No.
    *   14: be the successor (of) - No.
    *   15: perform accompaniment - No.
    *   16: keep informed - No.
    *   17: be the product or result (e.g., melons come from a vine) - No.
    *   18: accept leadership - No.
    *   19: adhere to or practice - No.
    *   20: work in a specific place - No.
    *   21: keep under surveillance - No.
    *   22: follow in pursuit - No.
    *   23: grasp the meaning - No.
    *   24: keep to - No.

    *   Sense 2: "be later in time" (Tuesday follows Monday).
    *   Sense 6: "come after in time, as a result" (A terrible tsunami followed the earthquake).

    In the context "In the torrent of replies that followed", the replies came after the letter and were a direct result of the letter. This fits Sense 6 better than Sense 2, as Sense 2 is more about chronological sequence (like days of the week) and Sense 6 is about events happening one after another, often with a causal link.

    *   Context: "One writer... remarked on the 'frequency of women fainting...'. In the torrent of replies that followed..."
    *   The replies happened *after* the letter and *because* of the letter.
    *   Sense 6: "come after in time, as a result". This matches perfectly.


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

Context: One bright sign is that a growing number of women have entered the once male-dominated field; more than a third of the ringers today are women. They are not accepted everywhere, however. The oldest bell-ringing group in the country, the Ancient Society of College Youths, founded in 1637, remains male-only, a fact that's particularly galling to women because the group is the sole source of ringers for Britain's most prestigious churches, St. Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey. This being Britain, no woman has filed an equal-opportunity suit, but the extent of the problem surfaced this summer in a series of letters to "The Ringing World, "a weekly newspaper for ringers. One writer, signing his letter as "Red-blooded, balanced male, "remarked on the "frequency of women fainting in peals, "and suggested that they "settle back into their traditional role of making tea at meetings. "In the torrent of replies that followed, one <t>woman</t> ringer from Solihull observed that "the average male ringer leaves quite a lot to be desired: badly dressed, decorated with acne and a large beer-belly, frequently unwashed and unbearably flatulent in peals. "Another women wrote from Sheffield to say that in her 60 years of ringing, "I have never known a lady to faint in the belfry.

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

reasoning_content:
*   Context: A passage about women entering the field of bell-ringing.
    *   Target word: `<t>woman</t>` in the sentence "In the torrent of replies that followed, one <t>woman</t> ringer from Solihull observed that..."
    *   Senses provided:
        1.  Adult female person (opposed to man).
        2.  Female partner (wife/mistress/girlfriend).
        3.  Female domestic worker.
        4.  Women as a class (womanhood).

    *   Sentence: "In the torrent of replies that followed, one <t>woman</t> ringer from Solihull observed that..."
    *   Analysis: The word "woman" here describes a specific individual (a ringer from Solihull) who is an adult female.

    *   Sense 1: "an adult female person (as opposed to a man)". This fits perfectly.
    *   Sense 2: "a female person who plays a significant role... in the life of a particular man". Not applicable.
    *   Sense 3: "a human female employed to do housework". Not applicable.
    *   Sense 4: "women as a class". Not applicable (it refers to "one woman", a specific individual).

Sense 1 is the correct match.


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

Context: One bright sign is that a growing number of women have entered the once male-dominated field; more than a third of the ringers today are women. They are not accepted everywhere, however. The oldest bell-ringing group in the country, the Ancient Society of College Youths, founded in 1637, remains male-only, a fact that's particularly galling to women because the group is the sole source of ringers for Britain's most prestigious churches, St. Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey. This being Britain, no woman has filed an equal-opportunity suit, but the extent of the problem surfaced this summer in a series of letters to "The Ringing World, "a weekly newspaper for ringers. One writer, signing his letter as "Red-blooded, balanced male, "remarked on the "frequency of women fainting in peals, "and suggested that they "settle back into their traditional role of making tea at meetings. "In the torrent of replies that followed, one woman <t>ringer</t> from Solihull observed that "the average male ringer leaves quite a lot to be desired: badly dressed, decorated with acne and a large beer-belly, frequently unwashed and unbearably flatulent in peals. "Another women wrote from Sheffield to say that in her 60 years of ringing, "I have never known a lady to faint in the belfry.

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

reasoning_content:
*   Context: The text discusses women entering the field of bell-ringing, mentioning the "Ancient Society of College Youths," "Britain's most prestigious churches," "The Ringing World" (a newspaper for ringers), and "fainting in peals" and "the belfry."
    *   Target word: "ringer" (specifically "one woman <t>ringer</t> from Solihull").
    *   Senses provided:
        1.  A person who rings church bells.
        2.  A person almost identical to another.
        3.  A contestant entered under false pretenses.
        4.  A successful horseshoe throw.

    *   The context is explicitly about church bell ringing.
    *   "The oldest bell-ringing group..."
    *   "...sole source of ringers for Britain's most prestigious churches..."
    *   "...weekly newspaper for ringers."
    *   "...fainting in peals..."
    *   "...60 years of ringing... in the belfry."

    *   Sense 1 matches perfectly: "a person who rings church bells."


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

Context: One bright sign is that a growing number of women have entered the once male-dominated field; more than a third of the ringers today are women. They are not accepted everywhere, however. The oldest bell-ringing group in the country, the Ancient Society of College Youths, founded in 1637, remains male-only, a fact that's particularly galling to women because the group is the sole source of ringers for Britain's most prestigious churches, St. Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey. This being Britain, no woman has filed an equal-opportunity suit, but the extent of the problem surfaced this summer in a series of letters to "The Ringing World, "a weekly newspaper for ringers. One writer, signing his letter as "Red-blooded, balanced male, "remarked on the "frequency of women fainting in peals, "and suggested that they "settle back into their traditional role of making tea at meetings. "In the torrent of replies that followed, one woman ringer from Solihull <t>observed</t> that "the average male ringer leaves quite a lot to be desired: badly dressed, decorated with acne and a large beer-belly, frequently unwashed and unbearably flatulent in peals. "Another women wrote from Sheffield to say that in her 60 years of ringing, "I have never known a lady to faint in the belfry.

Senses:
1. definition=discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of | synonyms=detect, find, discover, notice | examples=She detected high levels of lead in her drinking water; We found traces of lead in the paint
2. definition=make mention of | synonyms=note, mention, remark | examples=She observed that his presentation took up too much time; They noted that it was a fine day to go sailing
3. definition=observe with care or pay close attention to | synonyms=note, take note | examples=Take note of this chemical reaction
4. definition=watch attentively | examples=Please observe the reaction of these two chemicals
5. definition=show respect towards | synonyms=respect, honor, honour, abide by | examples=honor your parents!
6. definition=behave as expected during of holidays or rites | synonyms=celebrate, keep | examples=Keep the commandments; celebrate Christmas
7. definition=follow with the eyes or the mind | synonyms=watch, follow, watch over, keep an eye on | examples=Keep an eye on the baby, please!; The world is watching Sarajevo
8. definition=stick to correctly or closely | synonyms=keep, maintain | examples=The pianist kept time with the metronome; keep count
9. definition=conform one's action or practice to | synonyms=keep | examples=keep appointments; she never keeps her promises

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...one woman ringer from Solihull <t>observed</t> that 'the average male ringer leaves quite a lot to be desired...'"
    *   The word "observed" is used here to introduce a statement made by a woman ringer in response to a letter.
    *   She is making a comment or remarking on the quality of male ringers.

    *   Sense 1: discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of (detect, find). (Not this)
    *   Sense 2: make mention of (note, mention, remark). (This fits: "one woman... remarked that...")
    *   Sense 3: observe with care or pay close attention to (note, take note). (Not this)
    *   Sense 4: watch attentively. (Not this)
    *   Sense 5: show respect towards. (Not this)
    *   Sense 6: behave as expected during holidays or rites (celebrate, keep). (Not this)
    *   Sense 7: follow with the eyes or the mind (watch, follow). (Not this)
    *   Sense 8: stick to correctly or closely (keep, maintain). (Not this)
    *   Sense 9: conform one's action or practice to (keep). (Not this)

    *   The context is: "...one woman ringer from Solihull observed that 'the average male ringer leaves quite a lot to be desired...'"
    *   This is a direct synonym for "remarked" or "mentioned".
    *   Sense 2 definition: "make mention of | synonyms=note, mention, remark".
    *   Example for Sense 2: "She observed that his presentation took up too much time". This matches the structure and meaning of the context sentence perfectly.


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

Context: One bright sign is that a growing number of women have entered the once male-dominated field; more than a third of the ringers today are women. They are not accepted everywhere, however. The oldest bell-ringing group in the country, the Ancient Society of College Youths, founded in 1637, remains male-only, a fact that's particularly galling to women because the group is the sole source of ringers for Britain's most prestigious churches, St. Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey. This being Britain, no woman has filed an equal-opportunity suit, but the extent of the problem surfaced this summer in a series of letters to "The Ringing World, "a weekly newspaper for ringers. One writer, signing his letter as "Red-blooded, balanced male, "remarked on the "frequency of women fainting in peals, "and suggested that they "settle back into their traditional role of making tea at meetings. "In the torrent of replies that followed, one woman ringer from Solihull observed that "the <t>average</t> male ringer leaves quite a lot to be desired: badly dressed, decorated with acne and a large beer-belly, frequently unwashed and unbearably flatulent in peals. "Another women wrote from Sheffield to say that in her 60 years of ringing, "I have never known a lady to faint in the belfry.

Senses:
1. definition=approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value | synonyms=mean | examples=the average income in New England is below that of the nation; of average height for his age
2. definition=lacking special distinction, rank, or status; commonly encountered | synonyms=ordinary | examples=average people; the ordinary (or common) man in the street
3. definition=lacking exceptional quality or ability | synonyms=fair, mediocre, middling | examples=a novel of average merit; only a fair performance of the sonata
4. definition=around the middle of a scale of evaluation | synonyms=intermediate, medium | examples=an orange of average size; intermediate capacity
5. definition=relating to or constituting the most frequent value in a distribution | synonyms=modal | examples=the modal age at which American novelists reach their peak is 30
6. definition=relating to or constituting the middle value of an ordered set of values (or the average of the middle two in a set with an even number of values) | synonyms=median | examples=the median value of 17, 20, and 36 is 20; the median income for the year was $15,000

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...one woman ringer from Solihull observed that 'the <t>average</t> male ringer leaves quite a lot to be desired: badly dressed, decorated with acne and a large beer-belly, frequently unwashed and unbearably flatulent in peals.'"
    *   Target word: "average"

    *   Sense 1: Statistical norm/mean (e.g., average income).
    *   Sense 2: Lacking special distinction, ordinary, commonly encountered (e.g., average people).
    *   Sense 3: Lacking exceptional quality, mediocre (e.g., average merit).
    *   Sense 4: Middle of a scale, intermediate (e.g., average size).
    *   Sense 5: Most frequent value, modal.
    *   Sense 6: Middle value of an ordered set, median.

    *   The speaker is describing a stereotypical "typical" male ringer.
    *   She says the "average male ringer" is badly dressed, has acne, a beer-belly, etc.
    *   She isn't talking about a mathematical mean (Sense 1), a modal value (Sense 5), or a median value (Sense 6).
    *   She isn't talking about a size (Sense 4).
    *   She isn't necessarily saying they are "mediocre" in skill (Sense 3), although the description is negative.
    *   She is referring to the "ordinary" or "typical" representative of the group.

    *   Sense 2: "lacking special distinction, rank, or status; commonly encountered | synonyms=ordinary | examples=average people; the ordinary (or common) man in the street"
    *   This fits perfectly. "The average male ringer" here means "the typical/ordinary male ringer."

    *   Sense 1 (Statistical norm) is often used interchangeably with "typical" in casual speech, but Sense 2 specifically covers "ordinary/commonly encountered," which fits the description of a person's characteristics better than a statistical mean.
    *   Sense 3 (Mediocre) refers to quality/ability. While she's criticizing them, she's describing their appearance and habits, not their ringing ability (though "leaves quite a lot to be desired" is a general criticism). However, "average person" usually maps to Sense 2.


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

Context: One bright sign is that a growing number of women have entered the once male-dominated field; more than a third of the ringers today are women. They are not accepted everywhere, however. The oldest bell-ringing group in the country, the Ancient Society of College Youths, founded in 1637, remains male-only, a fact that's particularly galling to women because the group is the sole source of ringers for Britain's most prestigious churches, St. Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey. This being Britain, no woman has filed an equal-opportunity suit, but the extent of the problem surfaced this summer in a series of letters to "The Ringing World, "a weekly newspaper for ringers. One writer, signing his letter as "Red-blooded, balanced male, "remarked on the "frequency of women fainting in peals, "and suggested that they "settle back into their traditional role of making tea at meetings. "In the torrent of replies that followed, one woman ringer from Solihull observed that "the average <t>male</t> ringer leaves quite a lot to be desired: badly dressed, decorated with acne and a large beer-belly, frequently unwashed and unbearably flatulent in peals. "Another women wrote from Sheffield to say that in her 60 years of ringing, "I have never known a lady to faint in the belfry.

Senses:
1. definition=being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that perform the fertilizing function in generation | examples=a male infant; a male holly tree
2. definition=characteristic of a man | synonyms=manful, manlike, manly, virile | examples=a deep male voice; manly sports
3. definition=for or pertaining to or composed of men or boys | examples=the male lead; the male population

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...one woman ringer from Solihull observed that 'the average <t>male</t> ringer leaves quite a lot to be desired...'"
    *   Target word: "male"
    *   Senses provided:
        1.  Biological sex (produces sperm).
        2.  Characteristic of a man (manly, virile).
        3.  For, pertaining to, or composed of men or boys.

    *   The phrase is "the average male ringer".
    *   Here, "male" is used as an adjective to describe the "ringer" (the person ringing the bells).
    *   It distinguishes the ringer's gender/sex from female ringers.

    *   Sense 1: "being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces gametes..." (Biological definition). While technically true, this is usually used in a biological or medical context (e.g., "a male infant").
    *   Sense 2: "characteristic of a man" (manly, virile). This refers to traits associated with masculinity (e.g., "a deep male voice"). The context "male ringer" isn't describing a "manly" ringer, but rather a ringer who is a man.
    *   Sense 3: "for or pertaining to or composed of men or boys". This is used to categorize people by gender (e.g., "the male population", "the male lead"). "Male ringer" fits this category perfectly—it refers to a ringer who is a man.

    *   Sense 1 is too biological.
    *   Sense 2 is about characteristics/traits.
    *   Sense 3 is about categorization/pertaining to men.

    *   "The average male ringer" = The average ringer who is a man.
    *   This aligns with Sense 3 ("pertaining to or composed of men").


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

Context: One bright sign is that a growing number of women have entered the once male-dominated field; more than a third of the ringers today are women. They are not accepted everywhere, however. The oldest bell-ringing group in the country, the Ancient Society of College Youths, founded in 1637, remains male-only, a fact that's particularly galling to women because the group is the sole source of ringers for Britain's most prestigious churches, St. Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey. This being Britain, no woman has filed an equal-opportunity suit, but the extent of the problem surfaced this summer in a series of letters to "The Ringing World, "a weekly newspaper for ringers. One writer, signing his letter as "Red-blooded, balanced male, "remarked on the "frequency of women fainting in peals, "and suggested that they "settle back into their traditional role of making tea at meetings. "In the torrent of replies that followed, one woman ringer from Solihull observed that "the average male <t>ringer</t> leaves quite a lot to be desired: badly dressed, decorated with acne and a large beer-belly, frequently unwashed and unbearably flatulent in peals. "Another women wrote from Sheffield to say that in her 60 years of ringing, "I have never known a lady to faint in the belfry.

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

reasoning_content:
*   Context: The text discusses women entering the field of bell-ringing, mentioning the "Ancient Society of College Youths," "Britain's most prestigious churches," "The Ringing World" (a newspaper for ringers), and "fainting in peals" and "in the belfry."
    *   Target word: "ringer" (specifically the one in "the average male <t>ringer</t> leaves quite a lot to be desired").

    *   Sense 1: a person who rings church bells (as for summoning the congregation).
    *   Sense 2: a person who is almost identical to another.
    *   Sense 3: a contestant entered in a competition under false pretenses.
    *   Sense 4: (horseshoes) the successful throw of a horseshoe or quoit.

    *   The context is explicitly about bell-ringing (church bells, belfry, peals, "The Ringing World").
    *   The word "ringer" refers to the people performing this activity.
    *   This matches Sense 1 perfectly.


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

Context: One bright sign is that a growing number of women have entered the once male-dominated field; more than a third of the ringers today are women. They are not accepted everywhere, however. The oldest bell-ringing group in the country, the Ancient Society of College Youths, founded in 1637, remains male-only, a fact that's particularly galling to women because the group is the sole source of ringers for Britain's most prestigious churches, St. Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey. This being Britain, no woman has filed an equal-opportunity suit, but the extent of the problem surfaced this summer in a series of letters to "The Ringing World, "a weekly newspaper for ringers. One writer, signing his letter as "Red-blooded, balanced male, "remarked on the "frequency of women fainting in peals, "and suggested that they "settle back into their traditional role of making tea at meetings. "In the torrent of replies that followed, one woman ringer from Solihull observed that "the average male ringer leaves quite a lot to be desired: <t>badly</t> dressed, decorated with acne and a large beer-belly, frequently unwashed and unbearably flatulent in peals. "Another women wrote from Sheffield to say that in her 60 years of ringing, "I have never known a lady to faint in the belfry.

Senses:
1. definition=to a severe or serious degree | synonyms=severely, gravely, seriously | examples=fingers so badly frozen they had to be amputated; badly injured
2. definition=(`ill' is often used as a combining form) in a poor or improper or unsatisfactory manner; not well | synonyms=ill, poorly | examples=he was ill prepared; it ill befits a man to betray old friends
3. definition=evilly or wickedly | examples=treated his parents badly; to steal is to act badly
4. definition=in a disobedient or naughty way | synonyms=mischievously, naughtily | examples=he behaved badly in school; he mischievously looked for a chance to embarrass his sister
5. definition=with great intensity (`bad' is a nonstandard variant for `badly') | synonyms=bad | examples=the injury hurt badly; the buildings were badly shaken
6. definition=very much; strongly | synonyms=bad | examples=I wanted it badly enough to work hard for it; the cables had sagged badly
7. definition=without skill or in a displeasing manner | examples=she writes badly; I think he paints very badly
8. definition=in a disadvantageous way; to someone's disadvantage | synonyms=disadvantageously | examples=the venture turned out badly for the investors; angry that the case was settled disadvantageously for them
9. definition=unfavorably or with disapproval | synonyms=ill | examples=tried not to speak ill of the dead; thought badly of him for his lack of concern
10. definition=with unusual distress or resentment or regret or emotional display | examples=they took their defeat badly; took her father's death badly

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...the average male ringer leaves quite a lot to be desired: <t>badly</t> dressed, decorated with acne and a large beer-belly, frequently unwashed and unbearably flatulent in peals."
    *   Target word: "badly"
    *   Usage: "badly dressed"

    *   Sense 1: severe or serious degree (e.g., badly frozen, badly injured).
    *   Sense 2: poor or improper or unsatisfactory manner; not well (e.g., ill prepared).
    *   Sense 3: evilly or wickedly (e.g., treated parents badly).
    *   Sense 4: disobedient or naughty way (e.g., behaved badly in school).
    *   Sense 5: great intensity (e.g., hurt badly).
    *   Sense 6: very much; strongly (e.g., wanted it badly).
    *   Sense 7: without skill or in a displeasing manner (e.g., writes badly, paints very badly).
    *   Sense 8: disadvantageous way (e.g., turned out badly for investors).
    *   Sense 9: unfavorably or with disapproval (e.g., thought badly of him).
    *   Sense 10: unusual distress or resentment (e.g., took defeat badly).

    *   "Badly dressed" means the person is dressed in a poor, unsatisfactory, or improper manner.
    *   Comparing this to the senses:
        *   Sense 1 (severe/serious) doesn't fit "dressed".
        *   Sense 2 (poor or improper or unsatisfactory manner; not well) fits "dressed" perfectly. "Ill-dressed" is a common synonym.
        *   Sense 7 (without skill or in a displeasing manner) is close, but "badly dressed" is more about the quality/manner of the attire (unsatisfactory) than a lack of skill in the act of dressing (though they overlap). However, Sense 2 specifically mentions "poor or improper or unsatisfactory manner" and lists "ill" as a synonym. "Ill-dressed" is the standard term.

    *   Sense 2: "in a poor or improper or unsatisfactory manner; not well | synonyms=ill, poorly | examples=he was ill prepared"
    *   Sense 7: "without skill or in a displeasing manner | examples=she writes badly; I think he paints very badly"
    *   "Badly dressed" is almost always categorized as "poorly dressed" or "ill-dressed". Sense 2 explicitly mentions "ill" and "poorly".

    *   Is "badly dressed" a lack of skill (Sense 7)? Not really. It's about the result/manner (unsatisfactory).
    *   Is it "poor or improper or unsatisfactory manner" (Sense 2)? Yes.

    *   Sense 2 fits best.


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

Context: One bright sign is that a growing number of women have entered the once male-dominated field; more than a third of the ringers today are women. They are not accepted everywhere, however. The oldest bell-ringing group in the country, the Ancient Society of College Youths, founded in 1637, remains male-only, a fact that's particularly galling to women because the group is the sole source of ringers for Britain's most prestigious churches, St. Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey. This being Britain, no woman has filed an equal-opportunity suit, but the extent of the problem surfaced this summer in a series of letters to "The Ringing World, "a weekly newspaper for ringers. One writer, signing his letter as "Red-blooded, balanced male, "remarked on the "frequency of women fainting in peals, "and suggested that they "settle back into their traditional role of making tea at meetings. "In the torrent of replies that followed, one woman ringer from Solihull observed that "the average male ringer leaves quite a lot to be desired: badly <t>dressed</t>, decorated with acne and a large beer-belly, frequently unwashed and unbearably flatulent in peals. "Another women wrote from Sheffield to say that in her 60 years of ringing, "I have never known a lady to faint in the belfry.

Senses:
1. definition=dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination | synonyms=appareled, attired, garbed, garmented, habilimented, robed | examples=the elegantly attired gentleman; neatly dressed workers
2. definition=treated with medications and protective covering
3. definition=(of lumber or stone) to trim and smooth | synonyms=polished
4. definition=dressed in fancy or formal clothing | synonyms=dressed-up, dressed to the nines, dressed to kill, dolled up, spruced up, spiffed up

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...the average male ringer leaves quite a lot to be desired: badly <t>dressed</t>, decorated with acne and a large beer-belly, frequently unwashed and unbearably flatulent in peals."
    *   Target word: "dressed"
    *   Contextual clues: "badly dressed", "decorated with acne", "large beer-belly", "frequently unwashed". These are all descriptions of physical appearance and hygiene.

    *   Sense 1: "dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination" (Synonyms: appareled, attired, garbed). This refers to wearing clothes.
    *   Sense 2: "treated with medications and protective covering" (e.g., a dressed wound).
    *   Sense 3: "(of lumber or stone) to trim and smooth" (e.g., dressed stone).
    *   Sense 4: "dressed in fancy or formal clothing" (e.g., dressed up).

    *   The context "badly dressed" refers to the clothes the male ringers are wearing (or the lack of style/neatness in their clothing).
    *   Sense 1 is the general sense of wearing clothes (clothed).
    *   Sense 4 is specifically about *fancy* or *formal* clothing. "Badly dressed" is the opposite of being well-dressed, but it refers to the general state of clothing, not necessarily a lack of formal wear (though it could be). However, Sense 1 is the primary definition for being clothed.

    *   Sense 1: "dressed or clothed especially in fine attire" (Wait, the definition says "especially in fine attire", but the synonyms are general: appareled, attired, garbed).
    *   Sense 4: "dressed in fancy or formal clothing".
    *   Looking at Sense 1 again: "dressed or clothed especially in fine attire".
    *   Actually, "badly dressed" means wearing clothes that are not suitable, neat, or fashionable. This falls under the general category of how one is clothed.
    *   Comparing 1 and 4: 4 is specifically "fancy/formal". 1 is "clothed".
    *   In the phrase "badly dressed", it means the person's choice of clothing is poor. This is the opposite of "well-dressed" (which often implies fine attire, as per Sense 1's "especially in fine attire").

    *   Sense 1: dressed or clothed...
    *   Sense 2: medical.
    *   Sense 3: lumber/stone.
    *   Sense 4: fancy/formal.

    "Badly dressed" refers to the way someone is clothed. Sense 1 is the only one that fits the general concept of wearing clothes.

    *Self-Correction:* Let me re-read Sense 1: "dressed or clothed especially in fine attire". This is a bit narrow, but it's the only one that covers the act of wearing clothes in general. Sense 4 is a subset of Sense 1 (fancy/formal). "Badly dressed" is the opposite of "well-dressed".

    Sense 1 is the correct choice.