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

Context: It is a passion that usually stays in the tower, however. More often than not, ringers think of the church as something stuck on the bottom of the belfry. When their changes are completed, and after they have worked up a sweat, ringers often skip off to the local pub, leaving worship for others below. This does not sit well with some clerics. With membership of the Church of England steadily dwindling, strong-willed vicars are pressing equally strong-willed and often non-religious ringers to attend services. Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon, got so fed up with ringers who didn't <t>attend</t> service he sacked the entire band; the ringers promptly set up a picket line in protest. "They were a self-perpetuating club that treated the tower as sort of a separate premises, "the Vicar Hummerstone says.

Senses:
1. definition=be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc. | synonyms=go to | examples=She attends class regularly; I rarely attend services at my church
2. definition=take charge of or deal with | synonyms=take care, look, see | examples=Could you see about lunch?; I must attend to this matter
3. definition=to accompany as a circumstance or follow as a result | examples=Menuhin's playing was attended by a 15-minute standing ovation
4. definition=work for or be a servant to | synonyms=serve, attend to, wait on, assist | examples=May I serve you?; She attends the old lady in the wheelchair
5. definition=give heed (to) | synonyms=hang, advert, pay heed, give ear | examples=The children in the audience attended the recital quietly; She hung on his every word

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...strong-willed vicars are pressing equally strong-willed and often non-religious ringers to attend services. Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone... got so fed up with ringers who didn't <t>attend</t> service he sacked the entire band..."
    *   Target word: "attend"
    *   Usage: "attend service" (referring to church services).

    *   Sense 1: "be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc." (Synonyms: go to. Example: "I rarely attend services at my church")
    *   Sense 2: "take charge of or deal with" (Synonyms: take care, look, see)
    *   Sense 3: "to accompany as a circumstance or follow as a result"
    *   Sense 4: "work for or be a servant to" (Synonyms: serve, attend to, wait on, assist)
    *   Sense 5: "give heed (to)" (Synonyms: hang, advert, pay heed, give ear)

    *   The context describes ringers being asked to "attend services" and the vicar being fed up with those who didn't "attend service".
    *   This matches Sense 1 perfectly ("be present at... church services").


attempt_kind: initial

status: success

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

Context: It is a passion that usually stays in the tower, however. More often than not, ringers think of the church as something stuck on the bottom of the belfry. When their changes are completed, and after they have worked up a sweat, ringers often skip off to the local pub, leaving worship for others below. This does not sit well with some clerics. With membership of the Church of England steadily dwindling, strong-willed vicars are pressing equally strong-willed and often non-religious ringers to attend services. Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon, got so fed up with ringers who didn't attend <t>service</t> he sacked the entire band; the ringers promptly set up a picket line in protest. "They were a self-perpetuating club that treated the tower as sort of a separate premises, "the Vicar Hummerstone says.

Senses:
1. definition=work done by one person or group that benefits another | examples=budget separately for goods and services
2. definition=an act of help or assistance | examples=he did them a service
3. definition=the act of public worship following prescribed rules | synonyms=religious service, divine service | examples=the Sunday service
4. definition=a company or agency that performs a public service; subject to government regulation
5. definition=employment in or work for another | examples=he retired after 30 years of service
6. definition=a force that is a branch of the armed forces | synonyms=military service, armed service
7. definition=Canadian writer (born in England) who wrote about life in the Yukon Territory (1874-1958) | synonyms=Robert William Service
8. definition=a means of serving | synonyms=avail, help | examples=of no avail; there's no help for it
9. definition=tableware consisting of a complete set of articles (silver or dishware) for use at table | synonyms=table service
10. definition=the act of mating by male animals | synonyms=servicing | examples=the bull was worth good money in servicing fees
11. definition=(law) the acts performed by an English feudal tenant for the benefit of his lord which formed the consideration for the property granted to him
12. definition=(sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play | synonyms=serve | examples=his powerful serves won the game
13. definition=the act of delivering a writ or summons upon someone | synonyms=serving, service of process | examples=he accepted service of the subpoena
14. definition=periodic maintenance on a car or machine | synonyms=overhaul, inspection and repair | examples=it was time for an overhaul on the tractor
15. definition=the performance of duties by a waiter or servant | examples=that restaurant has excellent service

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role: assistant

reasoning_content:
*   Context: A passage about church bell ringers and their relationship with the church/vicars. Specifically, "the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone... got so fed up with ringers who didn't attend <t>service</t> he sacked the entire band".
    *   Target word: "service" (marked as <t>service</t>).
    *   Goal: Identify the correct sense number from the provided list.

    *   The context mentions "church", "belfry", "worship", "clerics", "Church of England", "vicars", and "Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone".
    *   The phrase "attend service" in a church context clearly refers to religious worship.

    *   1: work done by one person or group that benefits another (General/Business) - No.
    *   2: an act of help or assistance - No.
    *   3: the act of public worship following prescribed rules | synonyms=religious service, divine service | examples=the Sunday service - **Yes**.
    *   4: a company or agency that performs a public service - No.
    *   5: employment in or work for another - No.
    *   6: a force that is a branch of the armed forces - No.
    *   7: Canadian writer - No.
    *   8: a means of serving - No.
    *   9: tableware - No.
    *   10: mating by male animals - No.
    *   11: English feudal tenant acts - No.
    *   12: sports stroke - No.
    *   13: delivering a writ or summons - No.
    *   14: periodic maintenance on a car - No.
    *   15: performance of duties by a waiter - No.

    *   Sense 3 matches perfectly: "the act of public worship following prescribed rules".

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

Context: It is a passion that usually stays in the tower, however. More often than not, ringers think of the church as something stuck on the bottom of the belfry. When their changes are completed, and after they have worked up a sweat, ringers often skip off to the local pub, leaving worship for others below. This does not sit well with some clerics. With membership of the Church of England steadily dwindling, strong-willed vicars are pressing equally strong-willed and often non-religious ringers to attend services. Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon, got so fed up with ringers who didn't attend service he <t>sacked</t> the entire band; the ringers promptly set up a picket line in protest. "They were a self-perpetuating club that treated the tower as sort of a separate premises, "the Vicar Hummerstone says.

Senses:
1. definition=plunder (a town) after capture | synonyms=plunder | examples=the barbarians sacked Rome
2. definition=terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position | synonyms=displace, fire, give notice, can, dismiss, give the axe | examples=The boss fired his secretary today; The company terminated 25% of its workers
3. definition=make as a net profit | synonyms=net, sack up, clear | examples=The company cleared $1 million
4. definition=put in a sack | examples=The grocer sacked the onions

reasoning_content:
*   Context: A vicar (Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone) got fed up with bell ringers who didn't attend service and "<t>sacked</t> the entire band."
    *   Key phrase: "sacked the entire band."
    *   Contextual clues: "fed up with ringers," "didn't attend service," "set up a picket line in protest," "treated the tower as sort of a separate premises."

    *   Sense 1: Plunder (a town) after capture. (Doesn't fit; he didn't loot the ringers).
    *   Sense 2: Terminate employment/discharge from office or position. (Fits; he removed them from their position/role as the church's ringers).
    *   Sense 3: Make as a net profit. (Doesn't fit; no money mentioned).
    *   Sense 4: Put in a sack. (Doesn't fit; he didn't physically put the people in bags).

    *   The vicar dismissed the ringers from their role. This matches Sense 2.


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

Context: It is a passion that usually stays in the tower, however. More often than not, ringers think of the church as something stuck on the bottom of the belfry. When their changes are completed, and after they have worked up a sweat, ringers often skip off to the local pub, leaving worship for others below. This does not sit well with some clerics. With membership of the Church of England steadily dwindling, strong-willed vicars are pressing equally strong-willed and often non-religious ringers to attend services. Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon, got so fed up with ringers who didn't attend service he sacked the <t>entire</t> band; the ringers promptly set up a picket line in protest. "They were a self-perpetuating club that treated the tower as sort of a separate premises, "the Vicar Hummerstone says.

Senses:
1. definition=constituting the full quantity or extent; complete | synonyms=full, total | examples=an entire town devastated by an earthquake; gave full attention
2. definition=constituting the undiminished entirety; lacking nothing essential especially not damaged; - Bacon | synonyms=integral, intact | examples=a local motion keepeth bodies integral; was able to keep the collection entire during his lifetime
3. definition=(of leaves or petals) having a smooth edge; not broken up into teeth or lobes
4. definition=(used of domestic animals) sexually competent | synonyms=intact | examples=an entire horse

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone... got so fed up with ringers who didn't attend service he sacked the <t>entire</t> band..."
    *   Target word: "entire"
    *   Usage: "entire band" (referring to the group of bell ringers).

    *   Sense 1: "constituting the full quantity or extent; complete" (Synonyms: full, total). Example: "an entire town devastated".
    *   Sense 2: "constituting the undiminished entirety; lacking nothing essential especially not damaged" (Synonyms: integral, intact). Example: "keep the collection entire".
    *   Sense 3: "(of leaves or petals) having a smooth edge".
    *   Sense 4: "(used of domestic animals) sexually competent".

    *   The phrase "entire band" means the *whole* group of ringers, the *full* quantity of the band.
    *   Sense 1 fits perfectly: "constituting the full quantity or extent; complete".
    *   Sense 2 refers more to something being intact or not damaged/divided (like a collection). While similar, Sense 1 is the standard usage for "the whole group".
    *   Sense 3 is botanical.
    *   Sense 4 is veterinary/animal-related.

    *   The vicar sacked the *whole* band. This matches Sense 1.


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

Context: It is a passion that usually stays in the tower, however. More often than not, ringers think of the church as something stuck on the bottom of the belfry. When their changes are completed, and after they have worked up a sweat, ringers often skip off to the local pub, leaving worship for others below. This does not sit well with some clerics. With membership of the Church of England steadily dwindling, strong-willed vicars are pressing equally strong-willed and often non-religious ringers to attend services. Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon, got so fed up with ringers who didn't attend service he sacked the entire band; the <t>ringers</t> promptly set up a picket line in protest. "They were a self-perpetuating club that treated the tower as sort of a separate premises, "the Vicar Hummerstone says.

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

reasoning_content:
*   Context: A passage about people who ring church bells in a belfry, their relationship with the church/vicars, and a specific incident where a vicar sacked a band of "ringers" who didn't attend services.
    *   Target word: "ringers" (plural of "ringer").
    *   Senses provided:
        1.  A person who rings church bells.
        2.  A person who is almost identical to another.
        3.  A contestant entered in a competition under false pretenses.
        4.  (Horseshoes) a successful throw.

    *   "passion that usually stays in the tower"
    *   "ringers think of the church as something stuck on the bottom of the belfry"
    *   "When their changes are completed" (Change ringing is a specific type of bell ringing)
    *   "ringers often skip off to the local pub"
    *   "non-religious ringers to attend services"
    *   "sacked the entire band; the ringers promptly set up a picket line"

    *   The context clearly describes people who ring bells in a church tower (belfry).
    *   Sense 1: "a person who rings church bells" matches perfectly.
    *   Sense 2: "almost identical" - No.
    *   Sense 3: "contestant... false pretenses" - No.
    *   Sense 4: "horseshoes" - No.

    *   The correct sense is 1.


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

Context: It is a passion that usually stays in the tower, however. More often than not, ringers think of the church as something stuck on the bottom of the belfry. When their changes are completed, and after they have worked up a sweat, ringers often skip off to the local pub, leaving worship for others below. This does not sit well with some clerics. With membership of the Church of England steadily dwindling, strong-willed vicars are pressing equally strong-willed and often non-religious ringers to attend services. Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon, got so fed up with ringers who didn't attend service he sacked the entire band; the ringers <t>promptly</t> set up a picket line in protest. "They were a self-perpetuating club that treated the tower as sort of a separate premises, "the Vicar Hummerstone says.

Senses:
1. definition=with little or no delay | synonyms=quickly, quick | examples=the rescue squad arrived promptly; come here, quick!
2. definition=in a punctual manner | synonyms=readily, pronto | examples=he did his homework promptly
3. definition=at once (usually modifies an undesirable occurrence) | synonyms=right away | examples=he promptly forgot the address

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone... sacked the entire band; the ringers <t>promptly</t> set up a picket line in protest."
    *   Target word: "promptly"
    *   Senses provided:
        1.  with little or no delay (quickly, quick)
        2.  in a punctual manner (readily, pronto)
        3.  at once (usually modifies an undesirable occurrence) (right away)

    *   The vicar sacked the ringers.
    *   The ringers responded by setting up a picket line.
    *   "Promptly" describes the timing of their reaction to being sacked.

    *   Sense 1: "with little or no delay" (quickly). This fits well. They were sacked, and they quickly reacted.
    *   Sense 2: "in a punctual manner". This usually refers to being on time for an appointment (e.g., "He arrived promptly at 8 AM"). This does not fit here.
    *   Sense 3: "at once (usually modifies an undesirable occurrence)". This is often used for mistakes or unfortunate events (e.g., "He forgot the address promptly"). While setting up a picket line might be "undesirable" to the vicar, the sense of "promptly" here is more about the speed of the reaction rather than the irony or misfortune typical of Sense 3. However, let's re-evaluate.

    *   Sense 1: General speed/lack of delay.
    *   Sense 3: Immediate reaction, often used for something negative or an ironic twist.

    Looking at the examples:
    Sense 1: "the rescue squad arrived promptly" (speed of response).
    Sense 3: "he promptly forgot the address" (immediate, often undesirable).

    In the context "the ringers promptly set up a picket line", it describes a quick reaction to an action. Is it an "undesirable occurrence"? To the vicar, yes. But is it the *type* of "promptly" used in "he promptly forgot"?

    Actually, looking at the provided senses again:
    1. with little or no delay
    2. in a punctual manner
    3. at once (usually modifies an undesirable occurrence)

    Comparing "promptly set up a picket line" to "promptly forgot the address":
    Both describe an immediate reaction. However, "promptly forgot" is often used when someone does something wrong immediately after being told something. "Promptly set up a picket line" is a deliberate action taken quickly.

    Let's check if Sense 1 is a better fit. "With little or no delay" describes the speed of the action.

    Wait, let's look at Sense 3 again: "at once (usually modifies an undesirable occurrence)". Setting up a picket line is a reaction.

    Let's compare:
    - "He was fired and promptly left the building." (Sense 1)
    - "He was told the secret and promptly told everyone." (Sense 3 - undesirable)

    In the text: "the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone... sacked the entire band; the ringers promptly set up a picket line in protest."
    This is a reaction to being sacked. It's a quick response.

    Is it "undesirable"? To the vicar, yes. But is it the *kind* of "promptly" that means "immediately and unfortunately"?

    Actually, in many dictionaries, "promptly" meaning "immediately" (especially in response to something) is grouped together. But here they are split.

    Sense 1: "with little or no delay"
    Sense 3: "at once (usually modifies an undesirable occurrence)"

    If I have to choose between 1 and 3:
    Sense 1 is the most general "quickly/without delay".
    Sense 3 is a specific usage for things like "he promptly tripped" or "he promptly forgot".

    Setting up a picket line is a deliberate, organized action. It's not an accidental "undesirable occurrence" like forgetting an address. It's a quick reaction.

    Therefore, Sense 1 is the most accurate.

    *Self-Correction/Double Check:*
    Could it be Sense 3? "The ringers promptly set up a picket line."
    If the "undesirable occurrence" refers to the *result* of the action (the picket line), it might fit. But usually, Sense 3 refers to a blunder or a mistake.

    Let's look at Sense 1 again: "with little or no delay". This fits perfectly.

    Sense 2 (punctual) is definitely wrong.

    Final check:
    Context: Sacked -> Promptly set up picket line.
    Meaning: Without delay.
    Sense 1: with little or no delay.


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

Context: It is a passion that usually stays in the tower, however. More often than not, ringers think of the church as something stuck on the bottom of the belfry. When their changes are completed, and after they have worked up a sweat, ringers often skip off to the local pub, leaving worship for others below. This does not sit well with some clerics. With membership of the Church of England steadily dwindling, strong-willed vicars are pressing equally strong-willed and often non-religious ringers to attend services. Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon, got so fed up with ringers who didn't attend service he sacked the entire band; the ringers promptly set up a picket line in <t>protest</t>. "They were a self-perpetuating club that treated the tower as sort of a separate premises, "the Vicar Hummerstone says.

Senses:
1. definition=a formal and solemn declaration of objection | synonyms=protestation | examples=they finished the game under protest to the league president; the senator rose to register his protest
2. definition=the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent | synonyms=objection, dissent
3. definition=the act of making a strong public expression of disagreement and disapproval | examples=he shouted his protests at the umpire; a shower of protest was heard from the rear of the hall

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...the ringers promptly set up a picket line in <t>protest</t>."
    *   Key phrase: "set up a picket line in protest".
    *   Action: Setting up a picket line.
    *   Purpose: To express disagreement/objection to being sacked by the vicar.

    *   Sense 1: "a formal and solemn declaration of objection" (e.g., "under protest to the league president"). This usually refers to a specific statement or formal registration of a complaint.
    *   Sense 2: "the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent" (synonyms: objection, dissent). A picket line is a classic example of a public, organized manifestation of dissent.
    *   Sense 3: "the act of making a strong public expression of disagreement and disapproval" (e.g., "shouted his protests at the umpire"). This often refers to verbal outbursts or immediate reactions.

    *   A "picket line" is a physical, organized demonstration.
    *   Sense 2 specifically mentions "public (often organized) manifestation of dissent".
    *   Sense 1 is too formal/declarative.
    *   Sense 3 is more about the expression (shouting, etc.) rather than the organized action of a picket line.

    *   The use of "picket line" strongly aligns with Sense 2.


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

Context: More often than not, ringers think of the church as something stuck on the bottom of the belfry. When their changes are completed, and after they have worked up a sweat, ringers often skip off to the local pub, leaving worship for others below. This does not sit well with some clerics. With membership of the Church of England steadily dwindling, strong-willed vicars are pressing equally strong-willed and often non-religious ringers to attend services. Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon, got so fed up with ringers who didn't attend service he sacked the entire band; the ringers promptly set up a picket line in protest. "They were a self-perpetuating <t>club</t> that treated the tower as sort of a separate premises, "the Vicar Hummerstone says. An entirely new band rings today at Great Torrington, several of whom are members of the congregation.

Senses:
1. definition=a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together | synonyms=baseball club, ball club, nine | examples=each club played six home games with teams in its own division
2. definition=a formal association of people with similar interests | synonyms=social club, society, guild, gild, lodge, order | examples=he joined a golf club; they formed a small lunch society
3. definition=stout stick that is larger at one end | examples=he carried a club in self defense; he felt as if he had been hit with a club
4. definition=a building that is occupied by a social club | synonyms=clubhouse | examples=the clubhouse needed a new roof
5. definition=golf equipment used by a golfer to hit a golf ball | synonyms=golf club
6. definition=a playing card in the minor suit that has one or more black trefoils on it | examples=he led a small club; clubs were trumps
7. definition=a spot that is open late at night and that provides entertainment (as singers or dancers) as well as dancing and food and drink | synonyms=cabaret, nightclub, nightspot | examples=don't expect a good meal at a cabaret; the gossip columnist got his information by visiting nightclubs every night

reasoning_content:
*   Context: A story about church bell ringers and a vicar. The vicar sacked the band because they didn't attend services. He describes them as a "self-perpetuating <t>club</t> that treated the tower as sort of a separate premises."
    *   Target word: "club"

    *   Sense 1: Professional baseball team. (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 2: Formal association of people with similar interests. (Fits: the ringers are a group of people with a shared interest in bell ringing).
    *   Sense 3: Stout stick. (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 4: Building occupied by a social club. (Incorrect - the "tower" is the premises, the "club" refers to the group of people).
    *   Sense 5: Golf equipment. (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 6: Playing card. (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 7: Late-night entertainment spot. (Incorrect)

    *   The vicar is referring to the group of ringers as a "self-perpetuating club," meaning a closed group of people with a shared interest/activity who exclude others or operate independently. This aligns perfectly with Sense 2.


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

Context: More often than not, ringers think of the church as something stuck on the bottom of the belfry. When their changes are completed, and after they have worked up a sweat, ringers often skip off to the local pub, leaving worship for others below. This does not sit well with some clerics. With membership of the Church of England steadily dwindling, strong-willed vicars are pressing equally strong-willed and often non-religious ringers to attend services. Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon, got so fed up with ringers who didn't attend service he sacked the entire band; the ringers promptly set up a picket line in protest. "They were a self-perpetuating club that <t>treated</t> the tower as sort of a separate premises, "the Vicar Hummerstone says. An entirely new band rings today at Great Torrington, several of whom are members of the congregation.

Senses:
1. definition=interact in a certain way | synonyms=handle, do by | examples=Do right by her; Treat him with caution, please
2. definition=subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition | synonyms=process | examples=process cheese; process hair
3. definition=provide treatment for | synonyms=care for | examples=The doctor treated my broken leg; The nurses cared for the bomb victims
4. definition=act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression | synonyms=cover, handle, plow, deal, address | examples=This book deals with incest; The course covered all of Western Civilization
5. definition=provide with a gift or entertainment | examples=Grandmother always treated us to the circus; I like to treat myself to a day at a spa when I am depressed
6. definition=provide with choice or abundant food or drink | synonyms=regale | examples=Don't worry about the expensive wine--I'm treating; She treated her houseguests with good food every night
7. definition=engage in negotiations in order to reach an agreement | examples=they had to treat with the King
8. definition=regard or consider in a specific way | examples=I treated his advances as a joke

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "They were a self-perpetuating club that <t>treated</t> the tower as sort of a separate premises," the Vicar Hummerstone says.
    *   Target word: "treated"

    *   Sense 1: interact in a certain way (handle, do by). Example: "Treat him with caution."
    *   Sense 2: subject to a process (process). Example: "process cheese."
    *   Sense 3: provide medical treatment (care for). Example: "The doctor treated my broken leg."
    *   Sense 4: act on verbally or artistically (cover, handle). Example: "This book deals with incest."
    *   Sense 5: provide with a gift or entertainment. Example: "treated us to the circus."
    *   Sense 6: provide with food or drink (regale). Example: "I'm treating."
    *   Sense 7: engage in negotiations. Example: "treat with the King."
    *   Sense 8: regard or consider in a specific way. Example: "I treated his advances as a joke."

    *   The sentence is: "...treated the tower as sort of a separate premises."
    *   Here, "treated" means they *regarded* or *considered* the tower as a separate premises.
    *   Comparing this to the senses:
        *   Sense 1 (interact) is close, but Sense 8 (regard/consider) is more precise for "treated [something] as [something]".
        *   Sense 8: "regard or consider in a specific way" -> "treated his advances as a joke" matches the structure "treated the tower as sort of a separate premises."

    *   Sense 1: "Treat him with caution" (behavior towards a person).
    *   Sense 8: "I treated his advances as a joke" (considering something to be something else).
    *   The context "treated the tower as sort of a separate premises" fits Sense 8 perfectly.


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

Context: More often than not, ringers think of the church as something stuck on the bottom of the belfry. When their changes are completed, and after they have worked up a sweat, ringers often skip off to the local pub, leaving worship for others below. This does not sit well with some clerics. With membership of the Church of England steadily dwindling, strong-willed vicars are pressing equally strong-willed and often non-religious ringers to attend services. Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon, got so fed up with ringers who didn't attend service he sacked the entire band; the ringers promptly set up a picket line in protest. "They were a self-perpetuating club that treated the <t>tower</t> as sort of a separate premises, "the Vicar Hummerstone says. An entirely new band rings today at Great Torrington, several of whom are members of the congregation.

Senses:
1. definition=a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
2. definition=anything that approximates the shape of a column or tower | synonyms=column, pillar | examples=the test tube held a column of white powder; a tower of dust rose above the horizon
3. definition=a powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships | synonyms=tugboat, tug, towboat

reasoning_content:
*   Context: A passage about church bell ringers and their relationship with the church and the vicar.
    *   Target word: "tower" (marked as `<t>tower</t>`).
    *   Sentence: "They were a self-perpetuating club that treated the <t>tower</t> as sort of a separate premises," the Vicar Hummerstone says.
    *   Contextual clues: "ringers", "belfry", "church", "separate premises".

    *   Sense 1: "a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building" (e.g., a bell tower).
    *   Sense 2: "anything that approximates the shape of a column or tower" (e.g., a tower of dust).
    *   Sense 3: "a powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships" (tugboat).

    *   The context refers to "ringers" (bell ringers) and a "belfry".
    *   Bell ringers operate in a bell tower.
    *   The vicar refers to the "tower" as "separate premises", implying a physical building or part of a building.
    *   Sense 1 fits perfectly (a structure attached to a larger building, the church).
    *   Sense 2 (column of dust/powder) does not fit.
    *   Sense 3 (tugboat) does not fit.


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

Context: More often than not, ringers think of the church as something stuck on the bottom of the belfry. When their changes are completed, and after they have worked up a sweat, ringers often skip off to the local pub, leaving worship for others below. This does not sit well with some clerics. With membership of the Church of England steadily dwindling, strong-willed vicars are pressing equally strong-willed and often non-religious ringers to attend services. Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon, got so fed up with ringers who didn't attend service he sacked the entire band; the ringers promptly set up a picket line in protest. "They were a self-perpetuating club that treated the tower as <t>sort</t> of a separate premises, "the Vicar Hummerstone says. An entirely new band rings today at Great Torrington, several of whom are members of the congregation.

Senses:
1. definition=a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality | synonyms=kind, form, variety | examples=sculpture is a form of art; what kinds of desserts are there?
2. definition=an approximate definition or example | examples=she wore a sort of magenta dress; she served a creamy sort of dessert thing
3. definition=a person of a particular character or nature | examples=what sort of person is he?; he's a good sort
4. definition=an operation that segregates items into groups according to a specified criterion | synonyms=sorting | examples=the bottleneck in mail delivery is the process of sorting

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "They were a self-perpetuating club that treated the tower as <t>sort</t> of a separate premises,"
    *   Target word: "sort" (used in the phrase "sort of").

    *   Sense 1: A category of things (kind, form, variety). Example: "sculpture is a form of art".
    *   Sense 2: An approximate definition or example (used as a hedge or to indicate approximation). Example: "she wore a sort of magenta dress".
    *   Sense 3: A person of a particular character. Example: "what sort of person is he?".
    *   Sense 4: An operation that segregates items (sorting). Example: "the process of sorting".

    *   The phrase is "sort of a separate premises".
    *   In this context, "sort of" is used as a qualifier to mean "to some extent" or "in a way," indicating that the tower wasn't *literally* a separate legal entity or building in every sense, but the ringers *treated* it as if it were.
    *   This matches Sense 2: "an approximate definition or example". It's used to soften the statement or indicate that the description is approximate.

    *   Sense 1 (category): Does "sort of a separate premises" mean "a category of separate premises"? No.
    *   Sense 2 (approximate): Does "sort of a separate premises" mean "approximately/kind of a separate premises"? Yes.
    *   Sense 3 (person): Is "sort" referring to a person? No.
    *   Sense 4 (operation): Is "sort" referring to the act of organizing? No.


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

Context: More often than not, ringers think of the church as something stuck on the bottom of the belfry. When their changes are completed, and after they have worked up a sweat, ringers often skip off to the local pub, leaving worship for others below. This does not sit well with some clerics. With membership of the Church of England steadily dwindling, strong-willed vicars are pressing equally strong-willed and often non-religious ringers to attend services. Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon, got so fed up with ringers who didn't attend service he sacked the entire band; the ringers promptly set up a picket line in protest. "They were a self-perpetuating club that treated the tower as sort of a <t>separate</t> premises, "the Vicar Hummerstone says. An entirely new band rings today at Great Torrington, several of whom are members of the congregation.

Senses:
1. definition=independent; not united or joint | examples=a problem consisting of two separate issues; they went their separate ways
2. definition=standing apart; not attached to or supported by anything | synonyms=freestanding | examples=a freestanding bell tower; a house with a separate garage
3. definition=separated according to race, sex, class, or religion | examples=separate but equal; girls and boys in separate classes
4. definition=have the connection undone; having become separate | synonyms=disjoined

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "They were a self-perpetuating club that treated the tower as sort of a <t>separate</t> premises..."
    *   Target word: "separate"
    *   Meaning in context: The ringers viewed the bell tower as a place distinct from the rest of the church/congregation's activities, almost as if it were its own independent entity or a different location entirely, rather than part of the integrated church community.

    *   Sense 1: "independent; not united or joint" (e.g., separate issues, separate ways).
    *   Sense 2: "standing apart; not attached to or supported by anything" (e.g., freestanding bell tower, separate garage).
    *   Sense 3: "separated according to race, sex, class, or religion" (e.g., separate but equal).
    *   Sense 4: "have the connection undone; having become separate" (e.g., disjoined).

    *   Sense 2 refers to physical detachment (freestanding). While a tower *can* be physically separate, the context here is about the *perception* of the ringers ("treated the tower as sort of a separate premises"). They are treating it as a distinct entity/domain, not necessarily commenting on whether the building is physically detached from the main church (though it might be, the point is the social/functional independence).
    *   Sense 1 refers to being independent, not united or joint. Treating the tower as "separate premises" implies they see it as a distinct, independent space/entity from the church's religious functions.
    *   Sense 3 is about segregation (race, sex, etc.). Not applicable.
    *   Sense 4 is about something that was once joined and is now undone. Not applicable.

    *   The phrase "separate premises" usually means distinct locations or independent entities.
    *   In the context "treated the tower as sort of a separate premises," the vicar is complaining that the ringers didn't see themselves as part of the church community, but as a separate group in a separate space.
    *   Comparing Sense 1 and Sense 2:
        *   Sense 2 is very literal/physical (freestanding).
        *   Sense 1 is more general (independent, not united).
    *   Wait, let's look at "separate premises" again. If I say "the office is in separate premises," I usually mean a different building.
    *   However, the vicar says they *treated* it as separate premises. This suggests a conceptual separation (Sense 1) or a physical one (Sense 2).
    *   Let's re-read Sense 1: "independent; not united or joint".
    *   Let's re-read Sense 2: "standing apart; not attached to or supported by anything".
    *   If the tower is physically attached to the church, but they treat it as "separate premises," they are treating it as an independent entity (Sense 1). If the tower is physically detached, it is "separate premises" in the Sense 2 way.
    *   Usually, "separate premises" in a legal or business sense means different buildings.
    *   But the core of the conflict is the *lack of unity* between the ringers and the church.
    *   Let's look at the examples for Sense 1: "two separate issues", "separate ways". These are conceptual/non-physical.
    *   Let's look at the examples for Sense 2: "freestanding bell tower", "house with a separate garage". These are physical.
    *   The context mentions "the tower". A tower is often physically part of the church, but the ringers treat it as if it were a different building ("separate premises").
    *   Actually, "separate premises" almost always refers to physical locations. If you have a shop and a warehouse in separate premises, they are in different buildings.
    *   If the ringers treat the tower as "separate premises," they are treating it as a distinct physical location, regardless of whether it's actually attached.
    *   However, looking at the options again:
        1. independent; not united or joint.
        2. standing apart; not attached to or supported by anything.
    *   If they treat it as "separate premises," they are treating it as an independent entity/location.
    *   Let's re-evaluate Sense 1. "Independent; not united or joint." This fits the idea of the ringers seeing themselves as a "self-perpetuating club" and the tower as their own independent domain.
    *   Let's re-evaluate Sense 2. "Standing apart; not attached to or supported by anything." This is very specific to physical architecture.
    *   The phrase "separate premises" usually means "different buildings."
    *   If the vicar says they "treated the tower as sort of a separate premises," he means they acted as if the tower were a different building from the church, thereby distancing themselves from the religious activities.
    *   This feels more like Sense 1 (independent/not united) than Sense 2 (physically freestanding), because the "treating as" implies a conceptual shift. They are treating the *relationship* as separate.
    *   Wait, let's look at the examples for Sense 1 again: "two separate issues", "separate ways".
    *   Let's look at Sense 2 again: "a freestanding bell tower".
    *   The context is about a bell tower. Sense 2 specifically mentions a "freestanding bell tower". This is a strong hint.
    *   But does "treated the tower as sort of a separate premises" mean they thought it was freestanding? Or that they treated it as a distinct entity?
    *   "Premises" refers to a house or building. "Separate premises" means different buildings.
    *   If they treat the tower as "separate premises," they are treating it as a distinct building.
    *   Is "distinct building" Sense 1 or Sense 2?
    *   Sense 1: independent; not united or joint.
    *   Sense 2: standing apart; not attached to or supported by anything.
    *   If the tower is physically attached to the church, but they treat it as "separate premises," they are treating it as if it were "standing apart" (Sense 2).
    *   However, the overarching theme is the social/organizational separation (Sense 1).
    *   Let's think about "separate premises" in a dictionary.
    *   Cambridge: "separate (adj) - not joined to other people or things".
    *   Oxford: "separate (adj) - forming or viewed as a unit apart or by itself".
    *   Sense 1: "independent; not united or joint".
    *   Sense 2: "standing apart; not attached to or supported by anything".
    *   If I treat something as "separate premises," I am viewing it as a unit apart or by itself.
    *   Let's look at the examples again.
    *   Sense 1: "two separate issues" (distinct).
    *   Sense 2: "separate garage" (physically detached).
    *   "Separate premises" usually means physically detached buildings.
    *   But the vicar is using it metaphorically/socially to describe their attitude.
    *   "They were a self-perpetuating club that treated the tower as sort of a separate premises."
    *   This means they treated the tower as if it were not part of the church.
    *   This fits "independent; not united or joint" (Sense 1) better than "not attached to or supported by anything" (Sense 2), because the focus is on the *lack of unity* between the club and the church, not the architectural support of the tower.

    *   Sense 1: independent; not united or joint.
    *   Sense 2: standing apart; not attached to or supported by anything.
    *   If the tower *is* physically attached, but they *treat* it as separate premises, they are treating it as an independent entity.
    *   If the tower *is* physically separate, it's just a fact. But the vicar says they *treated* it as such, which implies their behavior reflected a perceived separation.
    *   "Separate premises" = distinct buildings.
    *   Is "distinct buildings" Sense 1 or Sense 2?
    *   A "separate garage" (Sense 2) is a distinct building.
    *   "Two separate issues" (Sense 1) are distinct things.
    *   The key is whether "separate" here refers to physical detachment or conceptual independence.
    *   "Treated the tower as sort of a separate premises" -> They acted as if the tower were its own independent entity.
    *   This points toward Sense 1.

    *   Sense 1: independent; not united or joint.
    *   Sense 2: standing apart; not attached to or supported by anything.
    *   If the vicar meant the tower was physically detached, he wouldn't say they "treated it as" separate premises; he would just say it *was* separate premises.
    *   The phrase "treated... as sort of a separate premises" strongly suggests a conceptual or social separation, not a physical one.
    *   Therefore, Sense 1 is the most appropriate.

    *   Wait, let me double-check Sense 2 again. "standing apart; not attached to or supported by anything".
    *   If they treat the tower as "separate premises," they are treating it as if it were a freestanding building.
    *   But the *meaning* of the sentence is that they are treating the tower as an independent domain.
    *   Let's look at the examples for Sense 1 again: "a problem consisting of two separate issues". This means the issues are distinct and not connected.
    *   The ringers treat the tower as a distinct entity, not connected to the church's religious purpose.
    *   This matches Sense 1.


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

Context: More often than not, ringers think of the church as something stuck on the bottom of the belfry. When their changes are completed, and after they have worked up a sweat, ringers often skip off to the local pub, leaving worship for others below. This does not sit well with some clerics. With membership of the Church of England steadily dwindling, strong-willed vicars are pressing equally strong-willed and often non-religious ringers to attend services. Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon, got so fed up with ringers who didn't attend service he sacked the entire band; the ringers promptly set up a picket line in protest. "They were a self-perpetuating club that treated the tower as sort of a separate premises, "the Vicar Hummerstone <t>says</t>. An entirely new band rings today at Great Torrington, several of whom are members of the congregation.

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

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...'They were a self-perpetuating club that treated the tower as sort of a separate premises,' the Vicar Hummerstone <t>says</t>."
    *   Target word: "says"

    *   Sense 1: express in words (state, tell). Example: "He said that he wanted to marry her."
    *   Sense 2: report or maintain (allege, aver). Example: "He alleged that he was the victim of a crime."
    *   Sense 3: express a supposition (suppose). Example: "Let us say that he did not tell the truth."
    *   Sense 4: have or contain a certain wording or form (read). Example: "What does the law say?"
    *   Sense 5: give instructions/direct (order, tell). Example: "I said to him to go home."
    *   Sense 6: speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way (pronounce). Example: "She pronounces French words in a funny way."
    *   Sense 7: communicate or express nonverbally. Example: "What does this painting say?"
    *   Sense 8: utter aloud. Example: "She said 'Hello' to everyone."
    *   Sense 9: state as one's opinion or judgement; declare. Example: "I say let's forget this whole business."
    *   Sense 10: recite or repeat a fixed text. Example: "Say grace."
    *   Sense 11: indicate. Example: "The clock says noon."

    *   The sentence is: "'They were a self-perpetuating club that treated the tower as sort of a separate premises,' the Vicar Hummerstone says."
    *   This is a direct quote attributed to a person.
    *   The vicar is expressing a thought/fact/opinion in words.
    *   This fits Sense 1 (express in words / state / tell).

    *   Sense 2 (report/maintain/allege) is usually for claims that might be disputed or formal reports. While the vicar is reporting his view, Sense 1 is the more general and standard fit for attributing a quote.
    *   Sense 8 (utter aloud) is more about the act of speaking a specific word or phrase (like "Hello").
    *   Sense 9 (state as opinion/judgment) is more like "I say we should go," which is a proposal or a strong declaration.

    *   The usage "X says, '[Quote]'" is the classic example of Sense 1 (express in words).


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

Context: When their changes are completed, and after they have worked up a sweat, ringers often skip off to the local pub, leaving worship for others below. This does not sit well with some clerics. With membership of the Church of England steadily dwindling, strong-willed vicars are pressing equally strong-willed and often non-religious ringers to attend services. Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon, got so fed up with ringers who didn't attend service he sacked the entire band; the ringers promptly set up a picket line in protest. "They were a self-perpetuating club that treated the tower as sort of a separate premises, "the Vicar Hummerstone says. An entirely <t>new</t> band rings today at Great Torrington, several of whom are members of the congregation. But there still are not enough ringers to ring more than six of the eight bells.

Senses:
1. definition=not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered | examples=a new law; new cars
2. definition=original and of a kind not seen before | synonyms=fresh, novel | examples=the computer produced a completely novel proof of a well-known theorem
3. definition=lacking training or experience | synonyms=raw | examples=the new men were eager to fight; raw recruits
4. definition=having no previous example or precedent or parallel | synonyms=unexampled | examples=a time of unexampled prosperity
5. definition=other than the former one(s); different | examples=they now have a new leaders; my new car is four years old but has only 15,000 miles on it
6. definition=unaffected by use or exposure | examples=it looks like new
7. definition=(of a new kind or fashion) gratuitously new | synonyms=newfangled | examples=newfangled ideas; she buys all these new-fangled machines and never uses them
8. definition=in use after medieval times | examples=New Eqyptian was the language of the 18th to 21st dynasties
9. definition=used of a living language; being the current stage in its development | synonyms=Modern | examples=Modern English; New Hebrew is Israeli Hebrew
10. definition=(of crops) harvested at an early stage of development; before complete maturity | synonyms=young | examples=new potatoes; young corn
11. definition=unfamiliar | examples=new experiences; experiences new to him

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "An entirely <t>new</t> band rings today at Great Torrington, several of whom are members of the congregation."
    *   The context describes a situation where a vicar sacked an entire band of ringers and replaced them with a different group.
    *   The word "new" refers to the band that replaced the previous one.

    *   Sense 1: Not of long duration; recently come into being/made/acquired. (Possible, but usually refers to the age of the entity).
    *   Sense 2: Original, not seen before (novel). (Incorrect).
    *   Sense 3: Lacking training/experience (raw). (Incorrect).
    *   Sense 4: No previous example/precedent. (Incorrect).
    *   Sense 5: Other than the former one(s); different. (Strong candidate: the band is different from the one that was sacked).
    *   Sense 6: Unaffected by use (like new). (Incorrect).
    *   Sense 7: Gratuitously new (newfangled). (Incorrect).
    *   Sense 8: After medieval times. (Incorrect).
    *   Sense 9: Current stage of language development. (Incorrect).
    *   Sense 10: Harvested early (crops). (Incorrect).
    *   Sense 11: Unfamiliar. (Incorrect).

    *   Sense 1: "not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered"
    *   Sense 5: "other than the former one(s); different"

    In the sentence "An entirely new band rings today...", the band is "new" because it replaced the old one. This fits Sense 5 ("other than the former one(s); different") perfectly. While the band is also recently formed (Sense 1), the primary meaning in the context of replacement is "different from the previous one."

    Example for Sense 5: "they now have a new leader" (similar to "they now have a new band").
    Example for Sense 1: "a new law; new cars" (focuses on the age/creation).

    The context emphasizes the replacement of the old band with a different one.

    Sense 5 is the most precise fit for a replacement.


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

Context: When their changes are completed, and after they have worked up a sweat, ringers often skip off to the local pub, leaving worship for others below. This does not sit well with some clerics. With membership of the Church of England steadily dwindling, strong-willed vicars are pressing equally strong-willed and often non-religious ringers to attend services. Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon, got so fed up with ringers who didn't attend service he sacked the entire band; the ringers promptly set up a picket line in protest. "They were a self-perpetuating club that treated the tower as sort of a separate premises, "the Vicar Hummerstone says. An entirely new band rings <t>today</t> at Great Torrington, several of whom are members of the congregation. But there still are not enough ringers to ring more than six of the eight bells.

Senses:
1. definition=the present time or age | examples=the world of today; today we have computers
2. definition=the day that includes the present moment (as opposed to yesterday or tomorrow) | examples=Today is beautiful; did you see today's newspaper?

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "An entirely new band rings <t>today</t> at Great Torrington, several of whom are members of the congregation."
    *   Target word: "today"
    *   Senses:
        1.  the present time or age (e.g., "the world of today", "today we have computers").
        2.  the day that includes the present moment (e.g., "Today is beautiful", "today's newspaper").

    *   The sentence describes a current state of affairs: "An entirely new band rings today at Great Torrington..."
    *   Does it mean "on this specific calendar day" (Sense 2) or "in the current era/present time" (Sense 1)?
    *   The context discusses a change that happened "Two years ago" (the vicar sacked the band). Now, as a result, a new band is in place.
    *   "Rings today" here means "currently rings" or "rings in the present time," not necessarily that they are ringing specifically on this Tuesday or Wednesday. It refers to the current situation/era following the events described.

    *   Sense 1: "the present time or age" -> Fits. "Nowadays, an entirely new band rings..."
    *   Sense 2: "the day that includes the present moment" -> Less likely. It's not saying they are ringing *right now* on this specific date, but rather that the current band is different from the old one.

    *   "An entirely new band rings today" = "An entirely new band currently rings".
    *   This aligns with Sense 1 (the present time).


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

Context: When their changes are completed, and after they have worked up a sweat, ringers often skip off to the local pub, leaving worship for others below. This does not sit well with some clerics. With membership of the Church of England steadily dwindling, strong-willed vicars are pressing equally strong-willed and often non-religious ringers to attend services. Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon, got so fed up with ringers who didn't attend service he sacked the entire band; the ringers promptly set up a picket line in protest. "They were a self-perpetuating club that treated the tower as sort of a separate premises, "the Vicar Hummerstone says. An entirely new band rings today at Great Torrington, several of whom are <t>members</t> of the congregation. But there still are not enough ringers to ring more than six of the eight bells.

Senses:
1. definition=one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization) | synonyms=fellow member | examples=only members will be admitted; a member of the faculty
2. definition=anything that belongs to a set or class | examples=snakes are members of the class Reptilia; members of the opposite sex
3. definition=an external body part that projects from the body | synonyms=extremity, appendage | examples=it is important to keep the extremities warm
4. definition=an organization that is a member of another organization (especially a state that belongs to a group of nations) | examples=the library was a member of the interlibrary loan association; Canada is a member of the United Nations
5. definition=the male organ of copulation (`member' is a euphemism) | synonyms=penis, phallus

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...several of whom are <t>members</t> of the congregation."
    *   Target word: "members"
    *   Contextual meaning: People who belong to a church congregation.

    *   Sense 1: "one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)"
    *   Sense 2: "anything that belongs to a set or class"
    *   Sense 3: "an external body part that projects from the body"
    *   Sense 4: "an organization that is a member of another organization"
    *   Sense 5: "the male organ of copulation"

    *   The "congregation" is a social group/organization (the people attending a church).
    *   The "members" are the individuals who compose this group.
    *   This fits Sense 1 perfectly.
    *   Sense 2 is too broad (usually used for non-human sets or general classes).
    *   Sense 3 and 5 are anatomical.
    *   Sense 4 refers to organizations, not individuals.


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

Context: When their changes are completed, and after they have worked up a sweat, ringers often skip off to the local pub, leaving worship for others below. This does not sit well with some clerics. With membership of the Church of England steadily dwindling, strong-willed vicars are pressing equally strong-willed and often non-religious ringers to attend services. Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon, got so fed up with ringers who didn't attend service he sacked the entire band; the ringers promptly set up a picket line in protest. "They were a self-perpetuating club that treated the tower as sort of a separate premises, "the Vicar Hummerstone says. An entirely new band rings today at Great Torrington, several of whom are members of the <t>congregation</t>. But there still are not enough ringers to ring more than six of the eight bells.

Senses:
1. definition=a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church | synonyms=fold, faithful
2. definition=an assemblage of people or animals or things collected together | examples=a congregation of children pleaded for his autograph; a great congregation of birds flew over
3. definition=the act of congregating | synonyms=congregating

reasoning_content:
*   Context: A passage about church bell ringers and their relationship with the vicar and the church services.
    *   Target word: "congregation" (marked with `<t></t>`).
    *   Sentence: "An entirely new band rings today at Great Torrington, several of whom are members of the <t>congregation</t>."
    *   Senses provided:
        1.  A group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church.
        2.  An assemblage of people or animals or things collected together.
        3.  The act of congregating.

    *   The context discusses a church (Church of England), a vicar (Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone), and attending services.
    *   The "congregation" refers to the people who attend the services at the church in Great Torrington.
    *   The sentence says some of the new ringers are members of the "congregation," meaning they are part of the group of people who attend that specific church.

    *   Sense 1: "a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church" - This fits perfectly.
    *   Sense 2: "an assemblage of people or animals or things collected together" - This is a general meaning of gathering, but Sense 1 is the specific ecclesiastical meaning used here.
    *   Sense 3: "the act of congregating" - This is the action, not the group of people.

    *   The word "congregation" in this context refers to the church members/attendees.
    *   This matches Sense 1.


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

Context: This does not sit well with some clerics. With membership of the Church of England steadily dwindling, strong-willed vicars are pressing equally strong-willed and often non-religious ringers to attend services. Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon, got so fed up with ringers who didn't attend service he sacked the entire band; the ringers promptly set up a picket line in protest. "They were a self-perpetuating club that treated the tower as sort of a separate premises, "the Vicar Hummerstone says. An entirely new band rings today at Great Torrington, several of whom are members of the congregation. But there <t>still</t> are not enough ringers to ring more than six of the eight bells. At St. Mary's Church in Ilminster, Somerset, the bells have fallen silent following a dust-up over church attendance.

Senses:
1. definition=with reference to action or condition; without change, interruption, or cessation | examples=it's still warm outside; will you still love me when we're old and grey?
2. definition=despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession) | synonyms=however, nevertheless, withal, yet, all the same, even so | examples=although I'm a little afraid, however I'd like to try it; while we disliked each other, nevertheless we agreed
3. definition=to a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons | synonyms=even, yet | examples=looked sick and felt even worse; an even (or still) more interesting problem
4. definition=without moving or making a sound | synonyms=stock-still | examples=he sat still as a statue; time stood still

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "But there <t>still</t> are not enough ringers to ring more than six of the eight bells."
    *   Target word: "still"

    *   Sense 1: "with reference to action or condition; without change, interruption, or cessation" (e.g., "it's still warm outside"). This indicates a continuing state.
    *   Sense 2: "despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession)" (e.g., "however", "nevertheless").
    *   Sense 3: "to a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons" (e.g., "still more interesting").
    *   Sense 4: "without moving or making a sound" (e.g., "sat still as a statue").

    *   The sentence is: "But there still are not enough ringers to ring more than six of the eight bells."
    *   The context describes a situation where a new band was formed, but the problem of not having enough ringers persists.
    *   "Still" here means that the condition (not having enough ringers) continues to exist despite the efforts to get a new band.
    *   This matches Sense 1: "with reference to action or condition; without change, interruption, or cessation".

    *   Sense 2 (however/nevertheless): While "But" starts the sentence, "still" is used as an adverb modifying the state of not having enough ringers, not as a conjunctive adverb meaning "nevertheless" in the sense of "despite that, it is nonetheless true that...". Wait, let's re-evaluate.
    *   Compare: "But there are still not enough ringers" vs "But still, there are not enough ringers."
    *   In "there still are not enough", "still" refers to the continuation of the state.
    *   If it were Sense 2, it would usually be "Still, there are not enough ringers" or "But still, there are not enough ringers" (meaning "Nevertheless").
    *   However, in the phrase "there still are not enough", it most naturally fits the "continuing state" definition.

    *   Sense 1: "it's still warm outside" -> "there still are not enough ringers". (Matches perfectly).
    *   Sense 2: "although I'm a little afraid, however I'd like to try it" -> "But there still are not enough ringers". (Less likely, as "still" is placed inside the clause modifying the verb/state).
    *   Sense 3: "still more interesting" -> No comparison here.
    *   Sense 4: "sat still" -> Not about movement.

    *   The word "still" indicates that the shortage of ringers persists. This is a continuation of a condition.

    *   Sense 1.


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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: This does not sit well with some clerics. With membership of the Church of England steadily dwindling, strong-willed vicars are pressing equally strong-willed and often non-religious ringers to attend services. Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon, got so fed up with ringers who didn't attend service he sacked the entire band; the ringers promptly set up a picket line in protest. "They were a self-perpetuating club that treated the tower as sort of a separate premises, "the Vicar Hummerstone says. An entirely new band rings today at Great Torrington, several of whom are members of the congregation. But there still are not enough <t>ringers</t> to ring more than six of the eight bells. At St. Mary's Church in Ilminster, Somerset, the bells have fallen silent following a dust-up over church attendance.

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

reasoning_content:
*   Context: A passage about church bells, vicars, the Church of England, and people who ring bells (the "band").
    *   Target word: "ringers" (plural of "ringer").
    *   Specific sentence: "But there still are not enough <t>ringers</t> to ring more than six of the eight bells."

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

    *   The context mentions "Church of England", "vicars", "attend services", "sacked the entire band", "tower", "ring more than six of the eight bells", and "bells have fallen silent".
    *   The word "ringers" clearly refers to the people who ring the church bells.

    *   Sense 1 matches perfectly.


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

Context: This does not sit well with some clerics. With membership of the Church of England steadily dwindling, strong-willed vicars are pressing equally strong-willed and often non-religious ringers to attend services. Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon, got so fed up with ringers who didn't attend service he sacked the entire band; the ringers promptly set up a picket line in protest. "They were a self-perpetuating club that treated the tower as sort of a separate premises, "the Vicar Hummerstone says. An entirely new band rings today at Great Torrington, several of whom are members of the congregation. But there still are not enough ringers to <t>ring</t> more than six of the eight bells. At St. Mary's Church in Ilminster, Somerset, the bells have fallen silent following a dust-up over church attendance.

Senses:
1. definition=sound loudly and sonorously | synonyms=peal | examples=the bells rang
2. definition=ring or echo with sound | synonyms=resound, echo, reverberate | examples=the hall resounded with laughter
3. definition=make (bells) ring, often for the purposes of musical edification | synonyms=knell | examples=Ring the bells; My uncle rings every Sunday at the local church
4. definition=get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone | synonyms=call, telephone, call up, phone | examples=I tried to call you all night; Take two aspirin and call me in the morning
5. definition=extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle | synonyms=surround, environ, skirt, border | examples=The forest surrounds my property
6. definition=attach a ring to the foot of, in order to identify | synonyms=band | examples=ring birds; band the geese to observe their migratory patterns

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "But there still are not enough ringers to <t>ring</t> more than six of the eight bells."
    *   Target word: "ring"
    *   Surrounding words: "ringers", "six of the eight bells".

    *   Sense 1: sound loudly and sonorously (intransitive/general sound of bells). Example: "the bells rang".
    *   Sense 2: ring or echo with sound (resound). Example: "the hall resounded with laughter".
    *   Sense 3: make (bells) ring, often for the purposes of musical edification (transitive/active ringing of bells by people). Example: "Ring the bells; My uncle rings every Sunday at the local church".
    *   Sense 4: telephone.
    *   Sense 5: encircle.
    *   Sense 6: attach a ring to a foot (bird banding).

    *   The context mentions "ringers" (people who ring bells) and "six of the eight bells".
    *   The phrase "ring more than six of the eight bells" describes the action of the ringers making the bells sound.
    *   Sense 1 is about the sound itself ("the bells rang").
    *   Sense 3 is about the act of making the bells ring ("Ring the bells").
    *   In the sentence "not enough ringers to ring more than six...", "ring" is used as a transitive verb where the object is "six of the eight bells". This matches Sense 3 perfectly.

    *   Sense 3: "make (bells) ring... examples=Ring the bells; My uncle rings every Sunday at the local church". This fits the context of bell ringers performing the action.


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

Context: This does not sit well with some clerics. With membership of the Church of England steadily dwindling, strong-willed vicars are pressing equally strong-willed and often non-religious ringers to attend services. Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon, got so fed up with ringers who didn't attend service he sacked the entire band; the ringers promptly set up a picket line in protest. "They were a self-perpetuating club that treated the tower as sort of a separate premises, "the Vicar Hummerstone says. An entirely new band rings today at Great Torrington, several of whom are members of the congregation. But there still are not enough ringers to ring more than six of the eight <t>bells</t>. At St. Mary's Church in Ilminster, Somerset, the bells have fallen silent following a dust-up over church attendance.

Senses:
1. definition=a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
2. definition=a push button at an outer door that gives a ringing or buzzing signal when pushed | synonyms=doorbell, buzzer
3. definition=the sound of a bell being struck | synonyms=toll | examples=saved by the bell; she heard the distant toll of church bells
4. definition=(nautical) each of the eight half-hour units of nautical time signaled by strokes of a ship's bell; eight bells signals 4:00, 8:00, or 12:00 o'clock, either a.m. or p.m. | synonyms=ship's bell
5. definition=the shape of a bell | synonyms=bell shape, campana
6. definition=a phonetician and father of Alexander Graham Bell (1819-1905) | synonyms=Melville Bell, Alexander Melville Bell
7. definition=English painter; sister of Virginia Woolf; prominent member of the Bloomsbury Group (1879-1961) | synonyms=Vanessa Bell, Vanessa Stephen
8. definition=United States inventor (born in Scotland) of the telephone (1847-1922) | synonyms=Alexander Bell, Alexander Graham Bell
9. definition=a percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned bells that are struck with a hammer; used as an orchestral instrument | synonyms=chime, gong
10. definition=the flared opening of a tubular device

reasoning_content:
*   Context: A story about church ringers, vicars, and church bells in Great Torrington and Ilminster.
    *   Target word: "bells" (plural of "bell").
    *   Specific sentence: "But there still are not enough ringers to ring more than six of the eight <t>bells</t>."

    *   Sense 1: a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck. (Fits the context of church bells).
    *   Sense 2: a push button at an outer door (doorbell). (Does not fit).
    *   Sense 3: the sound of a bell being struck. (The text says "ring more than six of the eight bells", referring to the objects themselves, not the sound).
    *   Sense 4: nautical time units. (Does not fit).
    *   Sense 5: the shape of a bell. (Does not fit).
    *   Sense 6: Melville Bell (person). (Does not fit).
    *   Sense 7: Vanessa Bell (person). (Does not fit).
    *   Sense 8: Alexander Graham Bell (person). (Does not fit).
    *   Sense 9: a percussion instrument (orchestral chime/gong). (While church bells are percussion, Sense 1 is the more general and accurate description for church bells).
    *   Sense 10: the flared opening of a tubular device. (Does not fit).

    *   The context describes "ringers" (people who ring bells) and "the tower" (where church bells are kept).
    *   "six of the eight bells" refers to the physical metal objects installed in the church tower.
    *   Sense 1 ("a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck") is the correct definition.


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

Context: With membership of the Church of England steadily dwindling, strong-willed vicars are pressing equally strong-willed and often non-religious ringers to attend services. Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon, got so fed up with ringers who didn't attend service he sacked the entire band; the ringers promptly set up a picket line in protest. "They were a self-perpetuating club that treated the tower as sort of a separate premises, "the Vicar Hummerstone says. An entirely new band rings today at Great Torrington, several of whom are members of the congregation. But there still are not enough ringers to ring more than six of the eight bells. At St. Mary's Church in Ilminster, Somerset, the <t>bells</t> have fallen silent following a dust-up over church attendance. The vicar, W.D. Jones, refuses to talk about it, saying it would "reopen the wound. "

Senses:
1. definition=a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
2. definition=a push button at an outer door that gives a ringing or buzzing signal when pushed | synonyms=doorbell, buzzer
3. definition=the sound of a bell being struck | synonyms=toll | examples=saved by the bell; she heard the distant toll of church bells
4. definition=(nautical) each of the eight half-hour units of nautical time signaled by strokes of a ship's bell; eight bells signals 4:00, 8:00, or 12:00 o'clock, either a.m. or p.m. | synonyms=ship's bell
5. definition=the shape of a bell | synonyms=bell shape, campana
6. definition=a phonetician and father of Alexander Graham Bell (1819-1905) | synonyms=Melville Bell, Alexander Melville Bell
7. definition=English painter; sister of Virginia Woolf; prominent member of the Bloomsbury Group (1879-1961) | synonyms=Vanessa Bell, Vanessa Stephen
8. definition=United States inventor (born in Scotland) of the telephone (1847-1922) | synonyms=Alexander Bell, Alexander Graham Bell
9. definition=a percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned bells that are struck with a hammer; used as an orchestral instrument | synonyms=chime, gong
10. definition=the flared opening of a tubular device

reasoning_content:
*   Context: A story about church ringers, vicars, and church bells. Specifically, "At St. Mary's Church in Ilminster, Somerset, the <t>bells</t> have fallen silent following a dust-up over church attendance."
    *   Target word: "bells"

    *   Sense 1: a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck. (Fits church bells)
    *   Sense 2: a push button at an outer door (doorbell). (Doesn't fit)
    *   Sense 3: the sound of a bell being struck. (The text says "the bells have fallen silent", which could refer to the sound, but usually, in the context of church bells and ringers, it refers to the instruments themselves being unused).
    *   Sense 4: nautical time units. (Doesn't fit)
    *   Sense 5: the shape of a bell. (Doesn't fit)
    *   Sense 6: Melville Bell (person). (Doesn't fit)
    *   Sense 7: Vanessa Bell (person). (Doesn't fit)
    *   Sense 8: Alexander Graham Bell (person). (Doesn't fit)
    *   Sense 9: a percussion instrument (orchestral chime/gong). (While church bells are percussion, Sense 1 is the more general and accurate description for church bells).
    *   Sense 10: flared opening of a tubular device. (Doesn't fit)

    *   The context mentions "ringers", "tower", "six of the eight bells", and "St. Mary's Church".
    *   "the bells have fallen silent" means the physical bells are no longer being rung.
    *   Sense 1 describes the physical object: "a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck". This is the standard definition for church bells.

    *   Sense 1 is the most appropriate.


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

Context: With membership of the Church of England steadily dwindling, strong-willed vicars are pressing equally strong-willed and often non-religious ringers to attend services. Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon, got so fed up with ringers who didn't attend service he sacked the entire band; the ringers promptly set up a picket line in protest. "They were a self-perpetuating club that treated the tower as sort of a separate premises, "the Vicar Hummerstone says. An entirely new band rings today at Great Torrington, several of whom are members of the congregation. But there still are not enough ringers to ring more than six of the eight bells. At St. Mary's Church in Ilminster, Somerset, the bells have fallen <t>silent</t> following a dust-up over church attendance. The vicar, W.D. Jones, refuses to talk about it, saying it would "reopen the wound. "

Senses:
1. definition=marked by absence of sound | synonyms=soundless, still | examples=a silent house; soundless footsteps on the grass
2. definition=failing to speak or communicate etc when expected to | synonyms=mum | examples=the witness remained silent
3. definition=implied by or inferred from actions or statements | synonyms=tacit, understood | examples=gave silent consent; a tacit agreement
4. definition=not made to sound | synonyms=unsounded | examples=the silent `h' at the beginning of `honor'; in French certain letters are often unsounded
5. definition=having a frequency below or above the range of human audibility | examples=a silent dog whistle
6. definition=unable to speak because of hereditary deafness | synonyms=dumb, mute

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "At St. Mary's Church in Ilminster, Somerset, the bells have fallen <t>silent</t> following a dust-up over church attendance."
    *   Target word: "silent"
    *   Meaning in context: The bells are no longer being rung. They are not making sound.

    *   Sense 1: marked by absence of sound (soundless, still). Example: a silent house.
    *   Sense 2: failing to speak or communicate (mum). Example: the witness remained silent.
    *   Sense 3: implied by or inferred from actions (tacit, understood). Example: silent consent.
    *   Sense 4: not made to sound (unsounded). Example: silent 'h' in 'honor'.
    *   Sense 5: frequency below/above human audibility. Example: silent dog whistle.
    *   Sense 6: unable to speak because of deafness (dumb, mute).

    *   The bells "have fallen silent". This means they are no longer ringing.
    *   Sense 1 (absence of sound) fits well. If bells are silent, there is an absence of the sound they usually make.
    *   Sense 4 (not made to sound) usually refers to letters in a word (orthography) or specific instruments not played in a specific piece, but "fallen silent" is a common idiom meaning they are no longer ringing/making noise.
    *   Let's re-evaluate Sense 1 vs Sense 4.
        *   Sense 1: "marked by absence of sound".
        *   Sense 4: "not made to sound" (specifically mentions letters in words).
    *   "Fallen silent" typically means the state of being soundless.

    *   Sense 1: "marked by absence of sound". This describes the state of the bells.
    *   Sense 2: Not applicable (bells don't "speak" in the communicative sense intended here).
    *   Sense 3: Not applicable.
    *   Sense 4: Usually refers to linguistics (silent letters).
    *   Sense 5: Not applicable.
    *   Sense 6: Not applicable.

    *   "The bells have fallen silent" means they are no longer ringing. This is a state of absence of sound. Sense 1 is the best 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: With membership of the Church of England steadily dwindling, strong-willed vicars are pressing equally strong-willed and often non-religious ringers to attend services. Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon, got so fed up with ringers who didn't attend service he sacked the entire band; the ringers promptly set up a picket line in protest. "They were a self-perpetuating club that treated the tower as sort of a separate premises, "the Vicar Hummerstone says. An entirely new band rings today at Great Torrington, several of whom are members of the congregation. But there still are not enough ringers to ring more than six of the eight bells. At St. Mary's Church in Ilminster, Somerset, the bells have fallen silent <t>following</t> a dust-up over church attendance. The vicar, W.D. Jones, refuses to talk about it, saying it would "reopen the wound. "

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: "At St. Mary's Church in Ilminster, Somerset, the bells have fallen silent <t>following</t> a dust-up over church attendance."
    *   Target word: "following" (a form of "follow").
    *   Meaning in context: The bells fell silent *after* or *as a result of* a dust-up.

    *   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/events.
    *   3: logical consequence (e.g., "It follows that...") - No.
    *   4: travel along a course - No.
    *   5: act in accordance with rules - No.
    *   6: come after in time, as a result (e.g., "A terrible tsunami followed the earthquake") - This fits well. The silence followed the dust-up.
    *   7: behave in accordance with - No.
    *   8: be next - No.
    *   9: choose and follow (theories/ideas) - No.
    *   10: bring something about at a later time - No.
    *   11: imitate behavior - No.
    *   12: discover/ascertain development - No.
    *   13: follow with eyes/mind - No.
    *   14: be the successor - No.
    *   15: perform accompaniment - No.
    *   16: keep informed - No.
    *   17: be the product or result - No.
    *   18: accept leadership - No.
    *   19: adhere to or practice - No.
    *   20: work in a specific place - No.
    *   21: keep under surveillance - No.
    *   22: pursue - No.
    *   23: grasp 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 tsunami followed the earthquake).

    In the context "the bells have fallen silent following a dust-up", the silence happened *after* the dust-up, and the dust-up was the *cause* of the silence. This aligns perfectly with Sense 6 ("come after in time, as a result").

    *   Context: "bells have fallen silent following a dust-up"
    *   Sense 6: "come after in time, as a result"
    *   Example for Sense 6: "A terrible tsunami followed the earthquake" (Tsunami came after and was caused by the earthquake).
    *   Comparison: Silence came after and was caused by the dust-up.

    The word "following" here is used as a preposition meaning "after" or "as a result of". Sense 6 captures both the temporal aspect ("come after in time") and the causal aspect ("as a result").


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

Context: With membership of the Church of England steadily dwindling, strong-willed vicars are pressing equally strong-willed and often non-religious ringers to attend services. Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon, got so fed up with ringers who didn't attend service he sacked the entire band; the ringers promptly set up a picket line in protest. "They were a self-perpetuating club that treated the tower as sort of a separate premises, "the Vicar Hummerstone says. An entirely new band rings today at Great Torrington, several of whom are members of the congregation. But there still are not enough ringers to ring more than six of the eight bells. At St. Mary's Church in Ilminster, Somerset, the bells have fallen silent following a dust-up over <t>church</t> attendance. The vicar, W.D. Jones, refuses to talk about it, saying it would "reopen the wound. "

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

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "At St. Mary's Church in Ilminster, Somerset, the bells have fallen silent following a dust-up over <t>church</t> attendance."
    *   Target word: "church" (in the phrase "church attendance").

    *   Sense 1: A group of Christians with shared beliefs/worship (denominational/global).
    *   Sense 2: A physical building for worship.
    *   Sense 3: A worship service.
    *   Sense 4: The local congregation/body of people.

    *   The phrase is "church attendance".
    *   What does "church attendance" mean? It means attending the *service* (the event) or attending the *building* for the purpose of the service.
    *   Looking at the context: "vicars are pressing... ringers to attend services."
    *   The "dust-up over church attendance" refers to the act of attending the services.
    *   Comparing with the senses:
        *   Sense 1 (Denomination): Doesn't fit. You don't "attend" a denomination in this specific phrasing.
        *   Sense 2 (Building): You attend a building, but "church attendance" usually refers to the activity of going to the service.
        *   Sense 3 (Service): "church attendance" = attendance at the church service.
        *   Sense 4 (Congregation): You don't "attend" a congregation.

    *   Sense 3: "a service conducted in a house of worship | synonyms=church service | examples=don't be late for church".
    *   If you are attending "church", you are attending the service. "Church attendance" is the measure of how many people attend the services.

    *   "church attendance" $\rightarrow$ attendance at the church service.
    *   Sense 3 is "a service conducted in a house of worship".

    *   Sense 2 (Building) is a possibility, but "attending church" almost always refers to the service (Sense 3) rather than just entering the building.
    *   Example for Sense 3: "don't be late for church". This mirrors "church attendance".


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

Context: Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon, got so fed up with ringers who didn't attend service he sacked the entire band; the ringers promptly set up a picket line in protest. "They were a self-perpetuating club that treated the tower as sort of a separate premises, "the Vicar Hummerstone says. An entirely new band rings today at Great Torrington, several of whom are members of the congregation. But there still are not enough ringers to ring more than six of the eight bells. At St. Mary's Church in Ilminster, Somerset, the bells have fallen silent following a dust-up over church attendance. The <t>vicar</t>, W.D. Jones, refuses to talk about it, saying it would "reopen the wound. "But C.J.B. Marshall, vicar of a nearby church, feels the fault is in the stairs from the bell tower that are located next to the altar.

Senses:
1. definition=a Roman Catholic priest who acts for another higher-ranking clergyman
2. definition=(Episcopal Church) a clergyman in charge of a chapel
3. definition=(Church of England) a clergyman appointed to act as priest of a parish

reasoning_content:
*   Context: A story about Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone and W.D. Jones, both referred to as "vicar" in the context of churches in Devon and Somerset (Great Torrington, Ilminster).
    *   Target word: "vicar" (specifically referring to W.D. Jones).
    *   Location: Great Torrington, Devon; Ilminster, Somerset. These are in England.
    *   Contextual clues: "Rev.", "church attendance", "St. Mary's Church", "congregation", "parish" (implied by the nature of the role in an English village).

    *   Sense 1: Roman Catholic priest acting for a higher-ranking clergyman.
    *   Sense 2: (Episcopal Church) clergyman in charge of a chapel.
    *   Sense 3: (Church of England) clergyman appointed to act as priest of a parish.

    *   The locations (Devon, Somerset) are in England.
    *   The terminology ("Rev.", "vicar", "church attendance", "congregation") is consistent with the Church of England.
    *   Sense 3 specifically mentions the Church of England and the role of a priest of a parish.

    *   Sense 1 is Catholic.
    *   Sense 2 is Episcopal (usually US-based or specific chapel context).
    *   Sense 3 is Church of England.
    *   The context is clearly English (Devon, Somerset).