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

Context: Some 31% say that either they or a close relative have been victims of crime over the past year, but that is down from 38% last year and is the lowest figure since 1995. A more robust economic performance is reflected in rising support for private enterprise and the market economy: some 71% of respondents across the region say that private enterprise is indispensable for development, up from 56% in 2007 (see chart 6). Some 58% agree that the market economy is the only system that will make their country developed, up from 47% last year. Interestingly, 62% of respondents in Venezuela hold that view (and 80% there back private enterprise) even though their left-wing president, Hugo Chávez, is expropriating many private companies. Brazil is the country which exercises most leadership in the region, mentioned by 19% of respondents (up from 18% last year), followed by the United States (9%, unchanged from last year) and Venezuela (9%, down from 11% last year). But the United States is seen as the most influential country by respondents in Mexico and much of Central America, whereas Venezuela enjoys that <t>distinction</t> in Ecuador, the Dominican Republic and Nicaragua.

Senses:
1. definition=a discrimination between things as different and distinct | synonyms=differentiation | examples=it is necessary to make a distinction between love and infatuation
2. definition=high status importance owing to marked superiority | synonyms=eminence, preeminence, note | examples=a scholar of great eminence
3. definition=a distinguishing quality | examples=it has the distinction of being the cheapest restaurant in town
4. definition=a distinguishing difference | examples=he learned the distinction between gold and lead

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...the United States is seen as the most influential country by respondents in Mexico and much of Central America, whereas Venezuela enjoys that <t>distinction</t> in Ecuador, the Dominican Republic and Nicaragua."
    *   Target word: "distinction"
    *   Meaning in context: In this sentence, "distinction" refers to the status of being "the most influential country."

    *   Sense 1: "a discrimination between things as different and distinct" (differentiation). -> Doesn't fit.
    *   Sense 2: "high status importance owing to marked superiority" (eminence, preeminence). -> This is close, as being the "most influential" is a form of high status/preeminence.
    *   Sense 3: "a distinguishing quality" (e.g., "the distinction of being the cheapest restaurant in town"). -> This fits well. Being "the most influential country" is a distinguishing quality/characteristic that Venezuela has in those specific countries.
    *   Sense 4: "a distinguishing difference" (e.g., "distinction between gold and lead"). -> Doesn't fit.

    *   Sense 2 focuses on the *status* itself (eminence).
    *   Sense 3 focuses on a *specific quality* that sets someone/something apart (even if that quality is a status).
    *   Example for Sense 3: "it has the distinction of being the cheapest restaurant in town."
    *   Context: "Venezuela enjoys that distinction [of being the most influential country]."
    *   The structure "enjoys the distinction of [being X]" is a classic usage of Sense 3.

    *   Sense 2 is more about general fame or high rank (e.g., "a man of distinction").
    *   Sense 3 is about a specific characteristic or title that makes someone/something unique or notable in a particular way.
    *   In the context, "that distinction" refers back to "the most influential country." This is a specific quality/title.

    *   Sense 3 is the best fit.


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

Context: Scalia and Thomas dine with healthcare <t>law</t> challengers as court takes case The day the Supreme Court gathered behind closed doors to consider the politically divisive question of whether it would hear a challenge to President Obama's healthcare law, two of its justices, Antonin Scalia and Clarence Thomas, were feted at a dinner sponsored by the law firm that will argue the case before the high court.

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

finish_reason: stop

role: assistant

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "Scalia and Thomas dine with healthcare <t>law</t> challengers as court takes case... whether it would hear a challenge to President Obama's healthcare law..."
    *   Target word: "law" (specifically in "healthcare law").

    *   Sense 1: Collection of rules imposed by authority (jurisprudence).
    *   Sense 2: Legal document setting forth rules governing a particular kind of activity (e.g., "a law against kidnapping").
    *   Sense 3: Rule/body of rules inherent in human nature (natural law).
    *   Sense 4: Generalization describing recurring facts in nature (law of nature).
    *   Sense 5: Branch of philosophy concerned with law (jurisprudence).
    *   Sense 6: Learned profession (practice of law).
    *   Sense 7: Police force.

    *   The context refers to "President Obama's healthcare law" (the Affordable Care Act).
    *   This is a specific piece of legislation/a legal document/a set of rules governing healthcare.
    *   Sense 2 ("legal document setting forth rules governing a particular kind of activity") fits best.
    *   Sense 1 is more general (the concept of law/the legal system).
    *   Sense 6 is the profession.
    *   Sense 7 is the police.
    *   Senses 3, 4, 5 are clearly incorrect.

    *   "President Obama's healthcare law" refers to a specific act/statute.
    *   Sense 2: "legal document setting forth rules governing a particular kind of activity". This matches a statute or an act.

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

Context: Scalia and Thomas dine with healthcare law challengers as <t>court</t> takes case The day the Supreme Court gathered behind closed doors to consider the politically divisive question of whether it would hear a challenge to President Obama's healthcare law, two of its justices, Antonin Scalia and Clarence Thomas, were feted at a dinner sponsored by the law firm that will argue the case before the high court.

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

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "Scalia and Thomas dine with healthcare law challengers as <t>court</t> takes case..."
    *   The context mentions "Supreme Court", "justices", "law firm", and "argue the case".
    *   The word "court" refers to the judicial body (the Supreme Court) that is deciding whether to hear a case.

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

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

    *   Sense 1 focuses on the *assembly* (the gathering of judges).
    *   Sense 8 focuses on the *tribunal* (the institution/body that administers justice).
    *   In the phrase "as court takes case", "court" refers to the institution/body (the Supreme Court) acting as a legal entity.
    *   Looking at the provided senses, Sense 8 ("a tribunal that is presided over by a magistrate or by one or more judges who administer justice according to the laws") is the most standard definition for a "court of law" like the Supreme Court.
    *   Wait, let me re-read Sense 1: "an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business".
    *   Often, in these datasets (like WordNet), Sense 8 is the general "court of law" and Sense 1 is more about the specific session or assembly.
    *   Let's check the context again: "as court takes case". This refers to the judicial body.
    *   Comparing 1 and 8:
        *   1: assembly... to conduct judicial business.
        *   8: tribunal... who administer justice according to the laws.
    *   Usually, "the court takes the case" refers to the judicial body (Sense 8).

    *   Sense 1: assembly (tribunal, judicature)
    *   Sense 8: tribunal (lawcourt, court of law, court of justice)
    *   Both are very similar. However, "court of law" (Sense 8) is the most precise fit for the Supreme Court.

    *   Sense 1: assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business.
    *   Sense 8: a tribunal that is presided over by a magistrate or by one or more judges who administer justice according to the laws.
    *   In the context of "the court takes the case", it's the institution/tribunal. Sense 8 is the most comprehensive definition for a law court.

    *   Wait, let me look at the synonyms.
    *   Sense 1: tribunal, judicature.
    *   Sense 8: lawcourt, court of law, court of justice.
    *   The Supreme Court is a "court of law".

    *   Let's double-check if there's any nuance. "The court takes the case" means the judicial body accepts the case for review. This is the function of a tribunal/lawcourt.

    *   Is it 1 or 8?
    *   Sense 1: "an assembly... to conduct judicial business"
    *   Sense 8: "a tribunal... who administer justice according to the laws"
    *   In many WordNet-based tasks, Sense 8 is the primary sense for "court of law".

    *   Let's re-read the context: "as court takes case".
    *   This is a headline-style phrase. "The court" = "The Supreme Court".
    *   The Supreme Court is a tribunal/lawcourt.

    *   Let's look at Sense 1 again. "an assembly... to conduct judicial business". This could also fit.
    *   However, Sense 8 is the more standard definition for the institution.

    *   Let's search for these specific definitions. They look like WordNet definitions.
    *   WordNet "court" (noun):
        *   court (n) - a tribunal presided over by a judge... (Sense 8)
        *   court (n) - an assembly... to conduct judicial business (Sense 1)
    *   Actually, in WordNet, the "tribunal" definition is usually the primary one for a law court.

    *   Let's re-evaluate:
        Sense 1: assembly... to conduct judicial business.
        Sense 8: tribunal... who administer justice according to the laws.
    *   "The court takes the case" refers to the legal entity. Sense 8 is the most fitting.

    *   Wait, let me look at the provided senses again.
    *   1. an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business | synonyms=tribunal, judicature
    *   8. a tribunal that is presided over by a magistrate or by one or more judges who administer justice according to the laws | synonyms=lawcourt, court of law, court of justice
    *   Sense 8 is more specific to the "court of law" concept.

    *   Let's check if "court" in "court takes case" refers to the assembly of judges or the institution. It refers to the institution. Sense 8 is the institution.

    *   Wait, I just noticed Sense 1 also has "tribunal" as a synonym.
    *   Let's look at the difference again.
    *   1: assembly... to conduct judicial business.
    *   8: tribunal... who administer justice according to the laws.
    *   In the context of the Supreme Court, it is a tribunal that administers justice.

    *   Let's try to see if there's a more common mapping. In many NLP datasets (like SemCor), "court" in this context is mapped to the "lawcourt" sense.

    *   Let's re-read: "as court takes case".
    *   This is definitely the judicial body. Sense 8 is the most descriptive of that body.

    *   Wait, let me look at the senses one more time.
    *   1. an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
    *   8. a tribunal that is presided over by a magistrate or by one or more judges who administer justice according to the laws
    *   If I have to choose between "assembly" and "tribunal", "tribunal" (Sense 8) is a better fit for the Supreme Court as an institution.

    *   Let's double-check.
    *   Sense 1: assembly... to conduct judicial business.
    *   Sense 8: tribunal... who administer justice according to the laws.
    *   Actually, looking at them again, Sense 8 is a more complete definition of a "court of law".

    *   Let's consider if it could be Sense 1. "The court" (the assembly of justices) takes the case.
    *   But "the court" usually refers to the institution.

    *   Let's search for the phrase "court takes case". It's very common in legal reporting to refer to the court as the institution.

    *   Final check:
        Sense 1: assembly...
        Sense 8: tribunal...
        Sense 8 is the most standard definition for a court of law.


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

Context: Scalia and Thomas dine with healthcare law challengers as court takes <t>case</t> The day the Supreme Court gathered behind closed doors to consider the politically divisive question of whether it would hear a challenge to President Obama's healthcare law, two of its justices, Antonin Scalia and Clarence Thomas, were feted at a dinner sponsored by the law firm that will argue the case before the high court.

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

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "Scalia and Thomas dine with healthcare law challengers as court takes <t>case</t> The day the Supreme Court gathered behind closed doors to consider the politically divisive question of whether it would hear a challenge to President Obama's healthcare law, two of its justices, Antonin Scalia and Clarence Thomas, were feted at a dinner sponsored by the law firm that will argue the case before the high court."
    *   Target word: "case"
    *   Key phrases: "court takes case", "Supreme Court", "challenge to President Obama's healthcare law", "law firm that will argue the case before the high court".

    *   1: occurrence/instance (e.g., "case of bad judgment") - No.
    *   2: special set of circumstances (e.g., "in which case") - No.
    *   3: proceeding in a court of law (e.g., "lawsuit", "suit") - Yes. The context explicitly mentions the Supreme Court, a challenge to a law, and arguing the case before the high court.
    *   4: actual state of things (e.g., "not the case") - No.
    *   5: portable container - No.
    *   6: person requiring professional services - No.
    *   7: person subjected to experimental procedures - No.
    *   8: problem requiring investigation (e.g., "missing heir") - This is close, but usually refers to detective work. The context is specifically legal.
    *   9: statement of facts/reasons to support an argument - No.
    *   10: quantity in a case - No.
    *   11: grammatical case - No.
    *   12: state of mind (e.g., "case of the jitters") - No.
    *   13: person of a specified kind - No.
    *   14: font/typeface - No.
    *   15: enveloping structure (biology) - No.
    *   16: housing/outer covering - No.
    *   17: frame around door/window - No.
    *   18: printing receptacle - No.
    *   19: pillowcase - No.
    *   20: display case - No.

    *   The context is about the Supreme Court hearing a legal challenge.
    *   Sense 3: "a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy | synonyms=lawsuit, suit, cause, causa".
    *   This fits perfectly.


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

Context: Scalia and Thomas dine with healthcare law challengers as court takes case The <t>day</t> the Supreme Court gathered behind closed doors to consider the politically divisive question of whether it would hear a challenge to President Obama's healthcare law, two of its justices, Antonin Scalia and Clarence Thomas, were feted at a dinner sponsored by the law firm that will argue the case before the high court. The occasion was last Thursday, when all nine justices met for a conference to pour over the petitions for review.

Senses:
1. definition=time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis | synonyms=twenty-four hours, twenty-four hour period, 24-hour interval, solar day, mean solar day | examples=two days later they left; they put on two performances every day
2. definition=some point or period in time | examples=it should arrive any day now; after that day she never trusted him again
3. definition=a day assigned to a particular purpose or observance | examples=Mother's Day
4. definition=the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside | synonyms=daytime, daylight | examples=the dawn turned night into day; it is easier to make the repairs in the daytime
5. definition=the recurring hours when you are not sleeping (especially those when you are working) | examples=my day began early this morning; it was a busy day on the stock exchange
6. definition=an era of existence or influence | examples=in the day of the dinosaurs; in the days of the Roman Empire
7. definition=the period of time taken by a particular planet (e.g. Mars) to make a complete rotation on its axis | examples=how long is a day on Jupiter?
8. definition=the time for one complete rotation of the earth relative to a particular star, about 4 minutes shorter than a mean solar day | synonyms=sidereal day
9. definition=a period of opportunity | examples=he deserves his day in court; every dog has his day
10. definition=United States writer best known for his autobiographical works (1874-1935) | synonyms=Clarence Day, Clarence Shepard Day Jr.

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "The <t>day</t> the Supreme Court gathered behind closed doors..."
    *   Target word: "day"
    *   Meaning in context: Refers to a specific date or point in time when a particular event (the Supreme Court gathering) occurred.

    *   Sense 1: 24-hour period (duration).
    *   Sense 2: Some point or period in time (e.g., "after that day").
    *   Sense 3: Assigned purpose/observance (e.g., "Mother's Day").
    *   Sense 4: Daylight hours.
    *   Sense 5: Waking/working hours.
    *   Sense 6: Era/influence (e.g., "day of the dinosaurs").
    *   Sense 7: Rotation of another planet.
    *   Sense 8: Sidereal day.
    *   Sense 9: Period of opportunity (e.g., "day in court").
    *   Sense 10: Person (Clarence Day).

    *   The sentence says "The day the Supreme Court gathered...". This refers to a specific date/point in time.
    *   Comparing this to Sense 2: "some point or period in time | examples=it should arrive any day now; after that day she never trusted him again".
    *   Comparing this to Sense 1: "time for Earth to make a complete rotation... twenty-four hours". While a day is 24 hours, the usage "The day [that] X happened" usually points to the specific date/point in time.

    *   "The day the Supreme Court gathered..."
    *   Is it a 24-hour period (Sense 1)? Not primarily; it's identifying *which* date.
    *   Is it a point/period in time (Sense 2)? Yes. "The day [on which]..." fits the pattern of "after that day".

    *   Sense 1 is often used for counts ("two days later") or frequency ("every day").
    *   Sense 2 is used for specific instances or points in time ("that day", "any day now").
    *   In "The day the Supreme Court gathered", "day" acts as a noun referring to the specific date. This aligns best with Sense 2.


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

Context: Scalia and Thomas dine with healthcare law challengers as court takes case The day the <t>Supreme Court</t> gathered behind closed doors to consider the politically divisive question of whether it would hear a challenge to President Obama's healthcare law, two of its justices, Antonin Scalia and Clarence Thomas, were feted at a dinner sponsored by the law firm that will argue the case before the high court. The occasion was last Thursday, when all nine justices met for a conference to pour over the petitions for review.

Senses:
1. definition=the highest federal court in the United States; has final appellate jurisdiction and has jurisdiction over all other courts in the nation | synonyms=Supreme Court of the United States, United States Supreme Court
2. definition=the highest court in most states of the United States | synonyms=state supreme court, high court

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "Scalia and Thomas dine with healthcare law challengers as court takes case The day the <t>Supreme Court</t> gathered behind closed doors to consider the politically divisive question of whether it would hear a challenge to President Obama's healthcare law..."
    *   Target word: "Supreme Court"
    *   Key clues: "Scalia and Thomas" (Justices of the US Supreme Court), "President Obama's healthcare law" (federal law/Affordable Care Act), "all nine justices" (the US Supreme Court has nine justices).

    *   Sense 1: The highest federal court in the United States (US Supreme Court).
    *   Sense 2: The highest court in most states of the United States (state supreme court).

    *   The context mentions Scalia, Thomas, President Obama's healthcare law, and nine justices. All these point directly to the federal Supreme Court of the United States.


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

Context: Scalia and Thomas dine with healthcare law challengers as court takes case The day the Supreme Court gathered behind closed doors to consider the politically divisive <t>question</t> of whether it would hear a challenge to President Obama's healthcare law, two of its justices, Antonin Scalia and Clarence Thomas, were feted at a dinner sponsored by the law firm that will argue the case before the high court. The occasion was last Thursday, when all nine justices met for a conference to pour over the petitions for review.

Senses:
1. definition=an instance of questioning | synonyms=inquiry, enquiry, query, interrogation | examples=there was a question about my training; we made inquiries of all those who were present
2. definition=the subject matter at issue | synonyms=head | examples=the question of disease merits serious discussion; under the head of minor Roman poets
3. definition=a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply | synonyms=interrogation, interrogative, interrogative sentence | examples=he asked a direct question; he had trouble phrasing his interrogations
4. definition=uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of something | synonyms=doubt, dubiousness, doubtfulness | examples=the dubiousness of his claim; there is no question about the validity of the enterprise
5. definition=a formal proposal for action made to a deliberative assembly for discussion and vote | synonyms=motion | examples=he made a motion to adjourn; she called for the question
6. definition=an informal reference to a marriage proposal | examples=he was ready to pop the question

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "The day the Supreme Court gathered behind closed doors to consider the politically divisive <t>question</t> of whether it would hear a challenge to President Obama's healthcare law..."
    *   Target word: "question"

    *   Sense 1: An instance of questioning (inquiry, query).
    *   Sense 2: The subject matter at issue (head, topic).
    *   Sense 3: A sentence of inquiry asking for a reply (interrogative sentence).
    *   Sense 4: Uncertainty about truth/factuality (doubt).
    *   Sense 5: A formal proposal for action (motion).
    *   Sense 6: A marriage proposal.

    *   The phrase is "the politically divisive question of whether it would hear a challenge..."
    *   Here, "question" refers to the specific issue or matter being considered by the Supreme Court.
    *   It's not a literal sentence asking for a reply (Sense 3), nor is it an act of questioning (Sense 1), nor is it doubt (Sense 4), nor a formal motion in a legislative sense (Sense 5), nor a marriage proposal (Sense 6).
    *   It fits "the subject matter at issue" (Sense 2).

    *   Sense 2: "the subject matter at issue"
    *   Example: "the question of disease merits serious discussion"
    *   Context: "the politically divisive question of whether it would hear a challenge..."
    *   The match is strong.


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

Context: Scalia and Thomas dine with healthcare law challengers as court takes case The day the Supreme Court gathered behind closed doors to consider the politically divisive question of whether it would hear a challenge to President Obama's healthcare <t>law</t>, two of its justices, Antonin Scalia and Clarence Thomas, were feted at a dinner sponsored by the law firm that will argue the case before the high court. The occasion was last Thursday, when all nine justices met for a conference to pour over the petitions for review.

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

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "Scalia and Thomas dine with healthcare law challengers as court takes case... whether it would hear a challenge to President Obama's healthcare <t>law</t>..."
    *   Target word: "law" (specifically in "healthcare law").

    *   Sense 1: Collection of rules imposed by authority (jurisprudence).
    *   Sense 2: Legal document setting forth rules governing a particular kind of activity (e.g., "a law against kidnapping").
    *   Sense 3: Rule/body of rules inherent in human nature (natural law).
    *   Sense 4: Generalization describing recurring facts in nature (law of nature).
    *   Sense 5: Branch of philosophy concerned with law (jurisprudence).
    *   Sense 6: Learned profession (practice of law).
    *   Sense 7: Police force.

    *   The context refers to "President Obama's healthcare law" (referring to the Affordable Care Act).
    *   This is a specific piece of legislation/a legal document/a set of rules passed by a government to govern healthcare.
    *   Sense 2 ("legal document setting forth rules governing a particular kind of activity") fits best. Sense 1 is more general (the concept of law/the legal system). Sense 2 refers to a specific law (like the healthcare law).

    *   Sense 1: "the collection of rules imposed by authority" (General concept).
    *   Sense 2: "legal document setting forth rules governing a particular kind of activity" (Specific act/statute).
    *   "President Obama's healthcare law" refers to a specific act of legislation.

    *   The correct sense is 2.


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

Context: Scalia and Thomas dine with healthcare law challengers as court takes case The day the Supreme Court gathered behind closed doors to consider the politically divisive question of whether it would hear a challenge to President Obama's healthcare law, two of its <t>justices</t>, Antonin Scalia and Clarence Thomas, were feted at a dinner sponsored by the law firm that will argue the case before the high court. The occasion was last Thursday, when all nine justices met for a conference to pour over the petitions for review.

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

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "Scalia and Thomas dine with healthcare law challengers as court takes case... two of its <t>justices</t>, Antonin Scalia and Clarence Thomas, were feted at a dinner..."
    *   Target word: "justices" (plural of justice).
    *   Key clues: "Supreme Court", "Antonin Scalia", "Clarence Thomas", "court takes case", "argue the case before the high court".

    *   Sense 1: "the quality of being just or fair" (Abstract noun - fairness).
    *   Sense 2: "judgment involved in the determination of rights..." (Abstract noun - legal judgment).
    *   Sense 3: "a public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court of justice | synonyms=judge, jurist" (Person - judge).
    *   Sense 4: "the United States federal department..." (Organization - Department of Justice).

    *   The context refers to Antonin Scalia and Clarence Thomas as "two of its justices".
    *   Scalia and Thomas were judges on the Supreme Court.
    *   This matches Sense 3 (a public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court of justice).


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

Context: Scalia and Thomas dine with healthcare law challengers as court takes case The day the Supreme Court gathered behind closed doors to consider the politically divisive question of whether it would hear a challenge to President Obama's healthcare law, two of its justices, Antonin Scalia and Clarence Thomas, were feted at a <t>dinner</t> sponsored by the law firm that will argue the case before the high court. The occasion was last Thursday, when all nine justices met for a conference to pour over the petitions for review.

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

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "Scalia and Thomas dine with healthcare law challengers as court takes case... two of its justices... were feted at a <t>dinner</t> sponsored by the law firm..."
    *   Target word: "dinner"
    *   Senses:
        1.  The main meal of the day (the food/event of eating).
        2.  A party of people assembled to have dinner together (the social gathering/event).

    *   The text says they were "feted at a dinner sponsored by the law firm".
    *   "Feted" means honored or entertained.
    *   "Sponsored by the law firm" suggests an organized event/gathering.
    *   While they are eating a meal (Sense 1), the context emphasizes the social event/gathering (Sense 2).

    *   Sense 1: Focuses on the meal itself (e.g., "dinner will be at 8").
    *   Sense 2: Focuses on the social gathering/party (e.g., "dinner party").
    *   In "feted at a dinner sponsored by the law firm", "dinner" refers to the event/party.

    *   The usage aligns more closely with Sense 2 (a social gathering/dinner party).


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

Context: Scalia and Thomas dine with healthcare law challengers as court takes case The day the Supreme Court gathered behind closed doors to consider the politically divisive question of whether it would hear a challenge to President Obama's healthcare law, two of its justices, Antonin Scalia and Clarence Thomas, were feted at a dinner sponsored by the law firm that will argue the <t>case</t> before the high court. The occasion was last Thursday, when all nine justices met for a conference to pour over the petitions for review.

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

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "Scalia and Thomas dine with healthcare law challengers as court takes case... the law firm that will argue the <t>case</t> before the high court."
    *   Key phrases: "court takes case", "law firm that will argue the case before the high court", "Supreme Court".
    *   Meaning: The word "case" refers to a legal proceeding or lawsuit being brought before a court.

    *   1: occurrence/instance (No)
    *   2: special set of circumstances (No)
    *   3: comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy (Yes - matches "lawsuit, suit, cause")
    *   4: actual state of things (No)
    *   5: portable container (No)
    *   6: person requiring professional services (No)
    *   7: person subjected to experimental procedures (No)
    *   8: problem requiring investigation (No - this is more like a detective case)
    *   9: statement of facts and reasons used to support an argument (No - though related, the context is the whole legal proceeding)
    *   10: quantity contained in a case (No)
    *   11: grammatical case (No)
    *   12: state of mind (No)
    *   13: person of a specified kind (No)
    *   14: font/typeface (No)
    *   15: enveloping structure (No)
    *   16: housing/outer covering (No)
    *   17: frame around door/window (No)
    *   18: printing receptacle (No)
    *   19: pillowcase (No)
    *   20: display case (No)

    *   Sense 3: "a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy | synonyms=lawsuit, suit, cause, causa"
    *   This perfectly matches the context of a law firm arguing a case before the Supreme Court.


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

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

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

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "The occasion was last Thursday, when all nine <t>justices</t> met for a conference to pour over the petitions for review."
    *   Target word: "justices" (plural of justice).
    *   Contextual clues: "Supreme Court", "Antonin Scalia and Clarence Thomas", "all nine", "met for a conference to pour over the petitions for review".

    *   Sense 1: "the quality of being just or fair" (Abstract noun - fairness).
    *   Sense 2: "judgment involved in the determination of rights..." (Abstract noun - legal judgment).
    *   Sense 3: "a public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court of justice" (Person - judge/jurist).
    *   Sense 4: "the United States federal department..." (Organization - Department of Justice).

    *   The context refers to "all nine justices" meeting for a conference.
    *   The Supreme Court of the United States consists of nine judges, who are called "justices".
    *   This matches Sense 3 perfectly.


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

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

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

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "The occasion was last Thursday, when all nine justices met for a <t>conference</t> to pour over the petitions for review."
    *   Target word: "conference"
    *   Senses provided:
        1.  A prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda).
        2.  An association of sports teams (league).
        3.  A discussion among participants who have an agreed (serious) topic (group discussion).

    *   The context describes the Supreme Court justices meeting behind closed doors to consider whether to hear a case.
    *   This is a formal, prearranged meeting of the justices to discuss legal petitions.

    *   Sense 1: "a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)". This fits perfectly. The Supreme Court conference is a formal, scheduled meeting.
    *   Sense 2: "an association of sports teams". Clearly incorrect.
    *   Sense 3: "a discussion among participants who have an agreed (serious) topic". While it is a discussion, Sense 1's emphasis on a "prearranged meeting" and "formal agenda" better describes the institutional nature of a Supreme Court conference. However, let's look closer at the distinction between 1 and 3.
    *   Sense 1 is more about the *event/meeting* itself.
    *   Sense 3 is more about the *act of discussion*.
    *   In the sentence "met for a conference", "conference" refers to the meeting.

    *   The Supreme Court "conference" is a specific, formal meeting. Sense 1 is the most accurate description of a formal meeting for consultation/discussion.


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

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

Senses:
1. definition=a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority | synonyms=request, postulation
2. definition=reverent petition to a deity | synonyms=prayer, orison

reasoning_content:
*   Context: A news snippet about the Supreme Court considering a challenge to President Obama's healthcare law.
    *   Target word: "petitions" (marked with `<t></t>`).
    *   Sentence: "The occasion was last Thursday, when all nine justices met for a conference to pour over the <t>petitions</t> for review."

    *   Sense 1: "a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority" (synonyms: request, postulation).
    *   Sense 2: "reverent petition to a deity" (synonyms: prayer, orison).

    *   The context is legal/judicial (Supreme Court, justices, healthcare law challenge, "petitions for review").
    *   In a legal context, a "petition for review" (or petition for writ of certiorari) is a formal request made to a higher court to review a lower court's decision.
    *   This matches Sense 1 (formal message requesting something submitted to an authority).
    *   It does not match Sense 2 (prayer to a deity).

    *   The correct sense is 1.


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

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

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

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "The occasion was last Thursday, when all nine justices met for a conference to pour over the petitions for <t>review</t>."
    *   Key terms: "Supreme Court", "justices", "petitions for review", "challenge to President Obama's healthcare law".
    *   Meaning: The Supreme Court is deciding whether to hear a case. A "petition for review" (or petition for writ of certiorari) is a request for a higher court to examine the decision of a lower court.

    *   1. New appraisal/evaluation (general).
    *   2. Critical essay/article (book/play review).
    *   3. Medical follow-up.
    *   4. Accounting service.
    *   5. Variety show (revue).
    *   6. Periodical.
    *   7. Summary/recap.
    *   8. (Law) Judicial reexamination of proceedings (especially by an appellate court).
    *   9. Practice/brushup.
    *   10. Formal/official examination (inspection).

    *   The context is explicitly legal ("Supreme Court", "justices", "petitions").
    *   Sense 8 specifically mentions "(law) a judicial reexamination of the proceedings of a court (especially by an appellate court)".
    *   This matches perfectly with the concept of the Supreme Court considering petitions to review lower court decisions.


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

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

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

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "One of the <t>cases</t> at issue was a suit brought by 26 states challenging the sweeping healthcare overhaul passed by Congress last year..."
    *   Surrounding words: "Supreme Court", "court takes case", "law firm that will argue the case", "petitions for review", "suit brought by 26 states".
    *   Meaning: In this context, "cases" refers to legal proceedings or lawsuits being considered by the Supreme Court.

    *   1: occurrence/instance (No)
    *   2: special set of circumstances (No)
    *   3: comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy (Yes - synonyms: lawsuit, suit, cause)
    *   4: actual state of things (No)
    *   5: portable container (No)
    *   6: person requiring professional services (No)
    *   7: person subjected to experimental procedures (No)
    *   8: problem requiring investigation (No - this is more like a detective case)
    *   9: statement of facts and reasons (No)
    *   10: quantity contained in a case (No)
    *   11: grammatical case (No)
    *   12: state of mind (No)
    *   13: person of a specified kind (No)
    *   14: font/typeface (No)
    *   15: enveloping structure (No)
    *   16: housing/outer covering (No)
    *   17: frame around door/window (No)
    *   18: printing receptacle (No)
    *   19: pillowcase (No)
    *   20: display case (No)

    *   The context explicitly mentions "Supreme Court", "suit brought by 26 states", and "argue the case before the high court".
    *   Sense 3 defines "case" as "a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy" and lists "lawsuit" and "suit" as synonyms.
    *   This matches perfectly.


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

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

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

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "One of the cases at issue was a <t>suit</t> brought by 26 states challenging the sweeping healthcare overhaul passed by Congress last year..."
    *   Target word: "suit"
    *   Surrounding words: "cases at issue", "brought by 26 states", "challenging the sweeping healthcare overhaul", "justices agreed to hear the suit".

    *   Sense 1: A set of garments (clothing). (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 2: A proceeding in a court of law (lawsuit, case). (Matches perfectly: "brought by 26 states", "cases at issue", "justices agreed to hear")
    *   Sense 3: A businessman (slang). (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 4: Courting a woman. (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 5: A petition or appeal to a superior. (Close, but Sense 2 is specifically about court proceedings/lawsuits, which fits the legal context of the Supreme Court and states challenging a law).
    *   Sense 6: Playing cards. (Incorrect)

    *   The context describes a legal challenge brought by states to the Supreme Court.
    *   "Suit" here is used as a synonym for "lawsuit" or "legal case".
    *   Sense 2 explicitly defines it as "a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy" and lists "lawsuit, case" as synonyms.


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

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

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

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "One of the cases at issue was a suit brought by 26 <t>states</t> challenging the sweeping healthcare overhaul passed by Congress last year..."
    *   Target word: "states" (plural of "state").
    *   Contextual meaning: The 26 states (administrative districts of the USA) that filed a lawsuit against the healthcare law.

    *   Sense 1: "the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation | synonyms=province | examples=his state is in the deep south"
    *   Sense 2: "the way something is with respect to its main attributes" (Condition/Status)
    *   Sense 3: "the group of people comprising the government of a sovereign state" (The government)
    *   Sense 4: "a politically organized body of people under a single government | synonyms=nation, country..." (Sovereign state)
    *   Sense 5: "(chemistry) the three traditional states of matter..."
    *   Sense 6: "a state of depression or agitation" (Emotional state)
    *   Sense 7: "the territory occupied by a nation | synonyms=country, land"
    *   Sense 8: "the federal department in the United States that sets and maintains foreign policies" (State Department)

    *   The context refers to "26 states" in the US (implied by "President Obama's healthcare law" and "Congress").
    *   In the US, "states" are constituent administrative districts of the nation.
    *   Sense 1 specifically defines "state" as "the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation" and gives the synonym "province". This fits perfectly.
    *   Sense 4 refers to a sovereign nation/country. While US states are "states", in the context of "26 states" within one country, they are constituent districts, not sovereign nations.

    *   Sense 1 is the correct match.


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

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

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

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "One of the cases at issue was a suit brought by 26 states challenging the sweeping healthcare <t>overhaul</t> passed by Congress last year..."
    *   Target word: "overhaul"
    *   Senses provided:
        1.  Periodic maintenance on a car or machine (inspection and repair, service).
        2.  The act of improving by renewing and restoring (renovation, redevelopment).

    *   The context refers to a "sweeping healthcare overhaul passed by Congress."
    *   This refers to a major change or restructuring of the healthcare system (specifically the Affordable Care Act/Obamacare).
    *   It is not about maintaining a car or machine.
    *   It is about a systemic change/improvement/restructuring of a system.

    *   Sense 1: Car/machine maintenance. (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 2: Improving by renewing and restoring (renovation, redevelopment). Example given: "a major overhaul of the healthcare system was proposed". (Correct)

    *   The correct sense is 2.


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

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

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

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...a suit brought by 26 states challenging the sweeping healthcare overhaul passed by <t>Congress</t> last year..."
    *   Target word: "Congress"
    *   Contextual clues: "healthcare overhaul passed by Congress", "President Obama's healthcare law", "Supreme Court", "26 states".

    *   Sense 1: the legislature of the United States government (United States Congress, U.S. Congress).
    *   Sense 2: a meeting of elected or appointed representatives.
    *   Sense 3: a national legislative assembly.
    *   Sense 4: sexual intercourse.

    *   The context refers to the body that passed the healthcare law (the Affordable Care Act) in the United States.
    *   This specifically refers to the U.S. Congress.
    *   Sense 1 is the most specific and accurate fit for the U.S. government's legislature.
    *   Sense 2 is too general (a meeting).
    *   Sense 3 is general (any national legislative assembly), but Sense 1 is the specific one for the US.
    *   Sense 4 is completely irrelevant.

    *   The context is about the US Supreme Court and a law passed by the US legislature.
    *   Therefore, Sense 1 is the correct choice.


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

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

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

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...challenging the sweeping healthcare overhaul passed by Congress last <t>year</t>, a law that has been a rallying cry for conservative activists nationwide."
    *   Target word: "year"
    *   Senses provided:
        1.  A period of 365/366 days (twelvemonth).
        2.  A period for a particular activity (e.g., school year).
        3.  Planetary revolution around the sun.
        4.  A graduating class.

    *   The phrase is "passed by Congress last year".
    *   This refers to the calendar year preceding the current one.
    *   It describes a duration of time (approximately 365 days) during which the law was passed.

    *   Sense 1: "a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days". This fits perfectly. "Last year" refers to the previous 12-month period.
    *   Sense 2: "a period of time occupying a regular part of a calendar year that is used for some particular activity". This is for things like "academic year" or "fiscal year". Not the case here.
    *   Sense 3: "the period of time that it takes for a planet... to make a complete revolution around the sun". This is an astronomical definition. Not the case here.
    *   Sense 4: "a body of students who graduate together". This refers to a class. Not the case here.

    *   The correct sense is 1.


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

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

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

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...a suit brought by 26 states challenging the sweeping healthcare overhaul passed by Congress last year, a <t>law</t> that has been a rallying cry for conservative activists nationwide."
    *   Target word: "law" (marked as `<t>law</t>`).
    *   Contextual clues: "passed by Congress", "healthcare overhaul", "challenging the sweeping healthcare overhaul".

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

    *   The text refers to the "healthcare overhaul passed by Congress".
    *   Something passed by Congress is a specific piece of legislation (a statute/act).
    *   Sense 2 ("legal document setting forth rules governing a particular kind of activity") fits this perfectly.
    *   Sense 1 is too broad (the general concept of law).
    *   Senses 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 are clearly incorrect based on the context.

    *   The word "law" refers to the specific legislation (the Affordable Care Act, though not named) passed by Congress. This is a specific legal document/statute.


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

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

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

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...a law that has been a <t>rallying cry</t> for conservative activists nationwide."
    *   Target phrase: "rallying cry"
    *   Senses:
        1.  A slogan used to rally support for a cause (synonyms: war cry, battle cry, cry, watchword).
        2.  A yell intended to rally a group of soldiers in battle (synonyms: war cry, war whoop, battle cry).

    *   The context describes a law (President Obama's healthcare law) being a "rallying cry" for "conservative activists nationwide."
    *   Is it a literal yell in a battle (Sense 2)? No.
    *   Is it a slogan or a central issue used to mobilize support for a political/social cause (Sense 1)? Yes.

    *   Sense 1 fits perfectly.


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

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

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

reasoning_content:
*   Context: A news snippet about Supreme Court justices (Scalia and Thomas) and a case regarding healthcare law.
    *   Target word: "justices" (marked with `<t></t>`).
    *   Sentence: "The <t>justices</t> agreed to hear the suit..."
    *   Senses provided:
        1.  Quality of being just or fair (abstract noun).
        2.  Judgment involved in determination of rights (abstract noun).
        3.  A public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court of justice (person/judge).
        4.  The US federal department (organization).

    *   The sentence says "The justices agreed to hear the suit".
    *   "Agreed to hear the suit" is an action performed by people (judges).
    *   The context mentions "two of its justices, Antonin Scalia and Clarence Thomas" and "all nine justices met for a conference".
    *   Therefore, "justices" refers to the judges of the Supreme Court.

    *   Sense 1: Quality of being just (Incorrect).
    *   Sense 2: Judgment involved (Incorrect).
    *   Sense 3: A public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court of justice (Correct).
    *   Sense 4: The US federal department (Incorrect).

    *   The correct sense is 3.


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

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

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

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "The justices agreed to hear the <t>suit</t>..."
    *   Surrounding text: "One of the cases at issue was a suit brought by 26 states challenging the sweeping healthcare overhaul...", "Supreme Court", "law firm", "argue the case", "petitions for review".
    *   The word "suit" refers to a legal action or case brought before a court.

    *   Sense 1: Set of garments (clothing). -> Incorrect.
    *   Sense 2: Proceeding in a court of law (lawsuit, case). -> Correct.
    *   Sense 3: Businessman (slang). -> Incorrect.
    *   Sense 4: Courting a woman. -> Incorrect.
    *   Sense 5: Petition to a person of superior status. -> While a lawsuit is a petition, Sense 2 is specifically about court proceedings, which fits the "Supreme Court" context perfectly.
    *   Sense 6: Playing cards. -> Incorrect.

    *   The context is clearly about a legal case (lawsuit) brought by 26 states to the Supreme Court.
    *   Sense 2 matches this definition exactly.


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

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

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

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...a landmark 5.5 - <t>hour</t> argument is expected in March..."
    *   Target word: "hour"
    *   Senses provided:
        1.  Period of time equal to 1/24th of a day (60 minutes).
        2.  Clock time (time of day).
        3.  A special and memorable period.
        4.  Distance measured by time.

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

    *   Sense 1: "a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day" (Matches duration).
    *   Sense 2: "clock time" (Does not match; it's not saying "the hour is 5:30").
    *   Sense 3: "a special and memorable period" (Does not match; while the argument might be landmark, "5.5-hour" specifically quantifies the time).
    *   Sense 4: "distance measured by the time taken" (Does not match; it's not talking about how far away the argument is).

    *   The word "hour" in "5.5-hour argument" refers to the unit of time (60 minutes). This aligns perfectly with Sense 1.


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

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

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

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "The justices agreed to hear the suit; indeed, a landmark 5.5 - hour <t>argument</t> is expected in March..."
    *   Key phrases: "Supreme Court", "justices", "hear the suit", "landmark 5.5 - hour argument", "lawyer who will stand before the court and argue".
    *   Meaning: In a legal context, an "argument" (specifically "oral argument") is a formal presentation of reasons and evidence by lawyers to a court to persuade the judges.

    *   Sense 1: A fact or assertion offered as evidence (too narrow, refers to a specific point).
    *   Sense 2: A contentious speech act/dispute (too emotional/informal; not a "fight").
    *   Sense 3: A discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal (synonyms: argumentation, debate). This fits the legal process of presenting opposing sides.
    *   Sense 4: Summary of a plot (irrelevant).
    *   Sense 5: Computer science parameter (irrelevant).
    *   Sense 6: Math variable (irrelevant).
    *   Sense 7: A course of reasoning/methodical process (this is the *logic* behind the argument, not the *event* of the argument).

    *   The context describes a scheduled event ("5.5 - hour argument is expected in March").
    *   Sense 3 describes a "discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal." This aligns perfectly with a court hearing where lawyers present their cases.

    *   Sense 3 is the best fit for a legal oral argument.


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

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

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

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...a landmark 5.5 - hour argument is expected in <t>March</t>, and the outcome is likely to further roil the 2012 presidential race..."
    *   Target word: "March"
    *   Senses provided:
        1.  The month following February and preceding April.
        2.  The act of marching.
        3.  A steady advance.
        4.  A procession of people walking together.
        5.  District consisting of the area on either side of a border.
        6.  Genre of music written for marching.
        7.  A degree granted for the successful completion of advanced study of architecture.

    *   The sentence says "a landmark 5.5 - hour argument is expected in March".
    *   "In March" refers to a time period.
    *   This matches Sense 1: "the month following February and preceding April".

    *   Sense 1: Month (Correct)
    *   Sense 2: Act of marching (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 3: Steady advance (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 4: Procession (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 5: Borderland (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 6: Music (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 7: Architecture degree (Incorrect)