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

Context: The institutions thereby want to wiggle themselves free from the restrictions going hand-in-hand with the acceptance of the money, such as the limits on manager bonuses and the paying of high charges. Bank of America had raised some USD 19 billion from investors through convertible loans. The rest of the amount was taken from its own kitty, which was well filled through the sale of business units. Bank head Kenneth Lewis extended his express thanks to the American taxpayer on Wednesday evening: The cash injection helped over a very difficult time. The bank overstretched at the height of the financial crisis by taking over the investment bank Merrill Lynch. Citigroup also plans to raise cash on the capital market to free itself from its <t>liabilities</t> with the state. Already on Thursday, the US bank was able to announce a capital increase of some USD 20 billion, reported CNBC with reference to circles.

Senses:
1. definition=the state of being legally obliged and responsible
2. definition=an obligation to pay money to another party | synonyms=indebtedness, financial obligation
3. definition=the quality of being something that holds you back

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "Citigroup also plans to raise cash on the capital market to free itself from its <t>liabilities</t> with the state."
    *   Key phrases: "raise cash on the capital market", "free itself from its liabilities with the state".
    *   Contextual clues: The text discusses banks (Bank of America, Citigroup), raising money (USD 19 billion, USD 20 billion), cash injections, and financial crises.

    *   Sense 1: "the state of being legally obliged and responsible" (General legal responsibility).
    *   Sense 2: "an obligation to pay money to another party | synonyms=indebtedness, financial obligation" (Financial debt).
    *   Sense 3: "the quality of being something that holds you back" (A disadvantage or burden).

    *   The sentence says Citigroup wants to "raise cash" to "free itself from its liabilities with the state".
    *   Raising cash is typically done to pay off debts.
    *   "Liabilities with the state" in a banking context refers to the money owed to the government (likely bailout funds or loans).
    *   This aligns perfectly with Sense 2 (financial obligation/indebtedness).

    *   Sense 1 is too broad (legal responsibility).
    *   Sense 3 is metaphorical (a burden).
    *   Sense 2 is the specific financial meaning.


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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: The institutions thereby want to wiggle themselves free from the restrictions going hand-in-hand with the acceptance of the money, such as the limits on manager bonuses and the paying of high charges. Bank of America had raised some USD 19 billion from investors through convertible loans. The rest of the amount was taken from its own kitty, which was well filled through the sale of business units. Bank head Kenneth Lewis extended his express thanks to the American taxpayer on Wednesday evening: The cash injection helped over a very difficult time. The bank overstretched at the height of the financial crisis by taking over the investment bank Merrill Lynch. Citigroup also plans to raise cash on the capital market to free itself from its liabilities with the <t>state</t>. Already on Thursday, the US bank was able to announce a capital increase of some USD 20 billion, reported CNBC with reference to circles.

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

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reasoning_content:
*   Context: "Citigroup also plans to raise cash on the capital market to free itself from its liabilities with the <t>state</t>."
    *   Key phrase: "liabilities with the state".
    *   Contextual clues: Bank of America, US taxpayer, financial crisis, capital market, Citigroup. The "state" refers to the government entity that provided financial assistance (bailouts) during the financial crisis.

    *   Sense 1: Territory/administrative district (province). (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 2: Condition/attributes (state of health). (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 3: The group of people comprising the government of a sovereign state. (Possible)
    *   Sense 4: A politically organized body of people under a single government (nation/country). (Possible)
    *   Sense 5: State of matter (chemistry). (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 6: State of depression/agitation. (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 7: Territory occupied by a nation. (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 8: US Department of State. (Incorrect - the Department of State handles foreign policy, not financial bailouts/liabilities of banks; that would be the Treasury).

    *   Sense 3: "the group of people comprising the government of a sovereign state" (e.g., "the state has lowered its income tax").
    *   Sense 4: "a politically organized body of people under a single government" (e.g., "the state has elected a new president").

    In the phrase "liabilities with the state," "the state" refers to the government as an entity/authority that provided the funds. This aligns best with Sense 3 (the government) or Sense 4 (the political body).

    Looking closer at the examples:
    Sense 3: "the state has lowered its income tax" (Government action).
    Sense 4: "the state has elected a new president" (The nation/political body).

    "Liabilities with the state" means debts owed to the government. This is a function of the government as an administrative/governing body.

    Comparing Sense 3 and Sense 4:
    Sense 3 focuses on the *government* (the administration/authority).
    Sense 4 focuses on the *nation/country* as a political entity.

    Usually, when talking about financial dealings, taxes, or debts, "the state" refers to the government (Sense 3).

    Let's re-read Sense 3: "the group of people comprising the government of a sovereign state".
    Let's re-read Sense 4: "a politically organized body of people under a single government".

    In the context of "liabilities with the state," it means the government of the US.

    Wait, let's look at the examples again.
    Sense 3: "the state has lowered its income tax" -> Government.
    Sense 4: "the state has elected a new president" -> Nation/Body politic.

    "Liabilities with the state" is very similar to "lowered its income tax" (government action/entity).

    Therefore, Sense 3 is the most accurate.

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

Context: Bank of America had raised some USD 19 billion from investors through convertible loans. The rest of the amount was taken from its own kitty, which was well filled through the sale of business units. Bank head Kenneth Lewis extended his express thanks to the American taxpayer on Wednesday evening: The cash injection helped over a very difficult time. The bank overstretched at the height of the financial crisis by taking over the investment bank Merrill Lynch. Citigroup also plans to raise cash on the capital market to free itself from its liabilities with the state. Already on Thursday, the US <t>bank</t> was able to announce a capital increase of some USD 20 billion, reported CNBC with reference to circles. A Citigroup spokesman declined to comment.

Senses:
1. definition=sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water) | examples=they pulled the canoe up on the bank; he sat on the bank of the river and watched the currents
2. definition=a financial institution that accepts deposits and channels the money into lending activities | synonyms=depository financial institution, banking concern, banking company | examples=he cashed a check at the bank; that bank holds the mortgage on my home
3. definition=a long ridge or pile | examples=a huge bank of earth
4. definition=an arrangement of similar objects in a row or in tiers | examples=he operated a bank of switches
5. definition=a supply or stock held in reserve for future use (especially in emergencies)
6. definition=the funds held by a gambling house or the dealer in some gambling games | examples=he tried to break the bank at Monte Carlo
7. definition=a slope in the turn of a road or track; the outside is higher than the inside in order to reduce the effects of centrifugal force | synonyms=cant, camber
8. definition=a container (usually with a slot in the top) for keeping money at home | synonyms=savings bank, coin bank, money box | examples=the coin bank was empty
9. definition=a building in which the business of banking transacted | synonyms=bank building | examples=the bank is on the corner of Nassau and Witherspoon
10. definition=a flight maneuver; aircraft tips laterally about its longitudinal axis (especially in turning) | examples=the plane went into a steep bank

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "Already on Thursday, the US <t>bank</t> was able to announce a capital increase of some USD 20 billion, reported CNBC with reference to circles."
    *   Surrounding context: Mentions "Bank of America", "investors", "convertible loans", "Bank head Kenneth Lewis", "financial crisis", "investment bank Merrill Lynch", "Citigroup", "capital market", "liabilities with the state".
    *   Target word: "bank" (referring to Citigroup in this specific sentence).

    *   1: Sloping land (river bank) - No.
    *   2: Financial institution (deposits, lending) - Yes.
    *   3: Long ridge or pile - No.
    *   4: Arrangement of objects in a row - No.
    *   5: Supply or stock held in reserve - No.
    *   6: Gambling house funds - No.
    *   7: Slope in a road/track - No.
    *   8: Container for money (piggy bank) - No.
    *   9: Building for banking - No (the context refers to the organization/institution, not the physical building).
    *   10: Flight maneuver - No.

    *   The context clearly describes Citigroup, which is a financial institution.
    *   Sense 2: "a financial institution that accepts deposits and channels the money into lending activities". This fits perfectly.


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

Context: Bank of America had raised some USD 19 billion from investors through convertible loans. The rest of the amount was taken from its own kitty, which was well filled through the sale of business units. Bank head Kenneth Lewis extended his express thanks to the American taxpayer on Wednesday evening: The cash injection helped over a very difficult time. The bank overstretched at the height of the financial crisis by taking over the investment bank Merrill Lynch. Citigroup also plans to raise cash on the capital market to free itself from its liabilities with the state. Already on Thursday, the US bank was able to announce a <t>capital</t> increase of some USD 20 billion, reported CNBC with reference to circles. A Citigroup spokesman declined to comment.

Senses:
1. definition=assets available for use in the production of further assets | synonyms=working capital
2. definition=wealth in the form of money or property owned by a person or business and human resources of economic value
3. definition=a seat of government
4. definition=one of the large alphabetic characters used as the first letter in writing or printing proper names and sometimes for emphasis | synonyms=capital letter, uppercase, upper-case letter, majuscule | examples=printers once kept the type for capitals and for small letters in separate cases; capitals were kept in the upper half of the type case and so became known as upper-case letters
5. definition=a center that is associated more than any other with some activity or product | examples=the crime capital of Italy; the drug capital of Columbia
6. definition=the federal government of the United States | synonyms=Washington
7. definition=a book written by Karl Marx (1867) describing his economic theories | synonyms=Das Kapital
8. definition=the upper part of a column that supports the entablature | synonyms=chapiter, cap

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "Already on Thursday, the US bank was able to announce a <t>capital</t> increase of some USD 20 billion..."
    *   Target word: "capital"
    *   Surrounding context: Bank of America, Citigroup, raising cash, investors, convertible loans, liabilities with the state, "capital market".

    *   Sense 1: assets available for use in the production of further assets (working capital).
    *   Sense 2: wealth in the form of money or property owned by a person or business and human resources of economic value.
    *   Sense 3: a seat of government.
    *   Sense 4: uppercase letter.
    *   Sense 5: a center associated with an activity/product.
    *   Sense 6: the US federal government.
    *   Sense 7: Karl Marx's book.
    *   Sense 8: upper part of a column.

    *   The text discusses banks (Bank of America, Citigroup) raising money (USD 20 billion) to handle liabilities.
    *   "Capital increase" in a banking context refers to increasing the amount of financial wealth/equity the bank holds to ensure stability and meet regulatory requirements.
    *   Sense 1 (working capital) is specific to production assets.
    *   Sense 2 (wealth in the form of money or property owned by a person or business) fits the general financial meaning of capital in banking.

    *   Sense 1 is often used for "working capital" (current assets - current liabilities).
    *   Sense 2 is a broader definition of financial wealth/assets owned by a business.
    *   In the phrase "capital increase" (or capital raise), it refers to the equity/wealth of the company.

    *   Sense 2: "wealth in the form of money or property owned by a person or business..."
    *   This aligns perfectly with a bank increasing its capital base.


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

Context: Bank of America had raised some USD 19 billion from investors through convertible loans. The rest of the amount was taken from its own kitty, which was well filled through the sale of business units. Bank head Kenneth Lewis extended his express thanks to the American taxpayer on Wednesday evening: The cash injection helped over a very difficult time. The bank overstretched at the height of the financial crisis by taking over the investment bank Merrill Lynch. Citigroup also plans to raise cash on the capital market to free itself from its liabilities with the state. Already on Thursday, the US bank was able to announce a capital <t>increase</t> of some USD 20 billion, reported CNBC with reference to circles. A Citigroup spokesman declined to comment.

Senses:
1. definition=a quantity that is added | synonyms=addition, gain | examples=there was an addition to property taxes this year; they recorded the cattle's gain in weight over a period of weeks
2. definition=a change resulting in an increase | examples=the increase is scheduled for next month
3. definition=a process of becoming larger or longer or more numerous or more important | synonyms=increment, growth | examples=the increase in unemployment; the growth of population
4. definition=the amount by which something increases | synonyms=increment | examples=they proposed an increase of 15 percent in the fare
5. definition=the act of increasing something | synonyms=step-up | examples=he gave me an increase in salary

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "Already on Thursday, the US bank was able to announce a capital <t>increase</t> of some USD 20 billion..."
    *   Target word: "increase"
    *   Contextual meaning: The bank is adding USD 20 billion to its capital.

    *   Sense 1: "a quantity that is added" (addition, gain). Example: "addition to property taxes", "cattle's gain in weight".
    *   Sense 2: "a change resulting in an increase". Example: "the increase is scheduled for next month".
    *   Sense 3: "a process of becoming larger or longer or more numerous or more important" (increment, growth). Example: "increase in unemployment", "growth of population".
    *   Sense 4: "the amount by which something increases" (increment). Example: "increase of 15 percent in the fare".
    *   Sense 5: "the act of increasing something" (step-up). Example: "increase in salary".

    *   The phrase is "a capital increase of some USD 20 billion".
    *   Is it a *process* (Sense 3)? No, it's a specific amount.
    *   Is it the *act* of increasing (Sense 5)? It could be, but "of some USD 20 billion" specifies the amount.
    *   Is it the *amount* by which it increases (Sense 4)? Yes, "USD 20 billion" is the amount.
    *   Is it a *quantity that is added* (Sense 1)? Yes, USD 20 billion is the quantity being added to the capital.

    *   Sense 1: "a quantity that is added" (addition, gain).
    *   Sense 4: "the amount by which something increases" (increment).

    Let's look at the examples:
    Sense 1: "addition to property taxes", "gain in weight".
    Sense 4: "increase of 15 percent in the fare".

    In "a capital increase of some USD 20 billion", the "increase" refers to the specific sum of money being added to the capital. This fits both 1 and 4 quite well. However, in financial contexts, a "capital increase" often refers to the *amount* added to the capital base.

    Let's re-evaluate Sense 1 vs Sense 4.
    Sense 1: "a quantity that is added".
    Sense 4: "the amount by which something increases".

    Wait, looking at the provided senses again:
    1. a quantity that is added (addition, gain)
    4. the amount by which something increases (increment)

    In "a capital increase of some USD 20 billion", the "increase" is the USD 20 billion.
    Is it the *amount* (Sense 4) or the *quantity added* (Sense 1)?
    Usually, "an increase of [amount]" points to Sense 4.

    Let's check Sense 1 again: "addition to property taxes".
    Let's check Sense 4 again: "increase of 15 percent in the fare".

    "Capital increase of USD 20 billion" is very similar to "increase of 15 percent".

    Let's double-check Sense 5: "the act of increasing something". A "capital increase" can be the *act* of raising capital. But the phrase "of some USD 20 billion" modifies the increase, suggesting the amount.

    Comparing Sense 1 and Sense 4:
    Sense 1: "a quantity that is added"
    Sense 4: "the amount by which something increases"

    These are extremely similar. Let's look at the synonyms.
    Sense 1: addition, gain.
    Sense 4: increment.

    In financial terms, a "capital increase" is often treated as the addition of new capital.

    Let's look at the context again: "the US bank was able to announce a capital increase of some USD 20 billion".
    This sounds like they are announcing the *amount* they have increased their capital by.

    If I have to choose between 1 and 4:
    Sense 4 specifically mentions "the amount by which something increases" and gives the example "increase of 15 percent".
    Sense 1 mentions "a quantity that is added" and gives the example "addition to property taxes".

    "Capital increase of USD 20 billion" fits the pattern of "increase of [amount]" (Sense 4) perfectly.

    Wait, let me re-read Sense 1: "a quantity that is added".
    Is USD 20 billion the quantity added? Yes.
    Is USD 20 billion the amount by which the capital increases? Yes.

    Let's look at the nuances.
    Sense 1: "addition to property taxes" (The addition itself).
    Sense 4: "increase of 15 percent" (The measure of the change).

    "A capital increase of USD 20 billion" is the measure of the change in capital.

    Let's check if "capital increase" as a term refers to the *act* (Sense 5).
    "The bank announced a capital increase." (The act of raising capital).
    "The bank announced a capital increase of USD 20 billion." (The amount raised).

    If the focus is on the USD 20 billion, Sense 4 is the strongest.

    Let's re-examine Sense 1: "a quantity that is added".
    Example: "addition to property taxes".
    Example: "gain in weight".

    Let's re-examine Sense 4: "the amount by which something increases".
    Example: "increase of 15 percent in the fare".

    "Capital increase of USD 20 billion" matches "increase of 15 percent" almost exactly in structure.

    Sense 1: quantity added.
    Sense 2: the change itself.
    Sense 3: the process.
    Sense 4: the amount of the increase.
    Sense 5: the act of increasing.

    The phrase "increase of some USD 20 billion" clearly specifies the *amount*.

    Final check:
    Context: "announce a capital increase of some USD 20 billion"
    Sense 4: "the amount by which something increases"
    Example: "increase of 15 percent in the fare"
    Match: High.


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

Context: Bank of America had raised some USD 19 billion from investors through convertible loans. The rest of the amount was taken from its own kitty, which was well filled through the sale of business units. Bank head Kenneth Lewis extended his express thanks to the American taxpayer on Wednesday evening: The cash injection helped over a very difficult time. The bank overstretched at the height of the financial crisis by taking over the investment bank Merrill Lynch. Citigroup also plans to raise cash on the capital market to free itself from its liabilities with the state. Already on Thursday, the US bank was able to announce a capital increase of some USD 20 billion, reported CNBC with reference to <t>circles</t>. A Citigroup spokesman declined to comment.

Senses:
1. definition=ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point | examples=he calculated the circumference of the circle
2. definition=an unofficial association of people or groups | synonyms=set, band, lot | examples=the smart set goes there; they were an angry lot
3. definition=something approximating the shape of a circle | examples=the chairs were arranged in a circle
4. definition=movement once around a course | synonyms=lap, circuit | examples=he drove an extra lap just for insurance
5. definition=a road junction at which traffic streams circularly around a central island | synonyms=traffic circle, rotary, roundabout | examples=the accident blocked all traffic at the rotary
6. definition=street names for flunitrazepan | synonyms=R-2, Mexican valium, rophy, rope, roofy, roach
7. definition=a curved section or tier of seats in a hall or theater or opera house; usually the first tier above the orchestra | synonyms=dress circle | examples=they had excellent seats in the dress circle
8. definition=any circular or rotating mechanism | synonyms=round | examples=the machine punched out metal circles

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...reported CNBC with reference to <t>circles</t>."
    *   Sentence: "Already on Thursday, the US bank was able to announce a capital increase of some USD 20 billion, reported CNBC with reference to circles."
    *   Meaning: CNBC reported the news based on information from certain "circles" (likely financial, insider, or industry circles).

    *   Sense 1: Geometric shape (ellipse/plane curve). (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 2: An unofficial association of people or groups (e.g., "financial circles", "social circles"). (Correct)
    *   Sense 3: Something approximating a circle shape. (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 4: Movement around a course (lap). (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 5: Road junction (roundabout). (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 6: Street name for a drug. (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 7: Tier of seats in a theater. (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 8: Circular/rotating mechanism. (Incorrect)

    *   The phrase "with reference to circles" (or more commonly "in financial circles" or "banking circles") refers to a group of people with shared interests or professional connections. This matches Sense 2.


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

Context: Bank head Kenneth Lewis extended his express thanks to the American taxpayer on Wednesday evening: The cash injection helped over a very difficult time. The bank overstretched at the height of the financial crisis by taking over the investment bank Merrill Lynch. Citigroup also plans to raise cash on the capital market to free itself from its liabilities with the state. Already on Thursday, the US bank was able to announce a capital increase of some USD 20 billion, reported CNBC with reference to circles. A Citigroup spokesman declined to comment. Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan Chase and Morgan Stanley had already repaid their <t>support</t> in June.

Senses:
1. definition=the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities | examples=his support kept the family together; they gave him emotional support during difficult times
2. definition=aiding the cause or policy or interests of | examples=the president no longer has the support of his own party; they developed a scheme of mutual support
3. definition=something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest | examples=the policy found little public support; his faith was all the support he needed
4. definition=a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission | synonyms=reinforcement, reenforcement | examples=they called for artillery support
5. definition=documentary validation | synonyms=documentation | examples=his documentation of the results was excellent; the strongest support for this view is the work of Jones
6. definition=the financial means whereby one lives | synonyms=keep, livelihood, living, bread and butter, sustenance | examples=each child was expected to pay for their keep; he applied to the state for support
7. definition=supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation | examples=the statue stood on a marble support
8. definition=the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening | synonyms=supporting | examples=he leaned against the wall for support
9. definition=a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts | synonyms=accompaniment, musical accompaniment, backup
10. definition=any device that bears the weight of another thing | examples=there was no place to attach supports for a shelf
11. definition=financial resources provided to make some project possible | synonyms=financial support, funding, backing, financial backing | examples=the foundation provided support for the experiment

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan Chase and Morgan Stanley had already repaid their <t>support</t> in June."
    *   Surrounding context: "Bank head Kenneth Lewis extended his express thanks to the American taxpayer...", "The cash injection helped over a very difficult time.", "Citigroup also plans to raise cash on the capital market to free itself from its liabilities with the state."
    *   Key phrase: "repaid their support".

    *   Sense 1: Providing for/maintaining by supplying money or necessities (e.g., family support).
    *   Sense 2: Aiding a cause/policy/interest (e.g., political support).
    *   Sense 3: Immaterial assistance (e.g., public support).
    *   Sense 4: Military operation (e.g., artillery support).
    *   Sense 5: Documentary validation (e.g., evidence).
    *   Sense 6: Financial means whereby one lives (e.g., livelihood).
    *   Sense 7: Supporting structure (e.g., marble support).
    *   Sense 8: Act of bearing weight (e.g., leaning for support).
    *   Sense 9: Musical part (e.g., accompaniment).
    *   Sense 10: Device that bears weight (e.g., shelf supports).
    *   Sense 11: Financial resources provided to make some project possible (synonyms: financial support, funding, backing).

    *   The context is about banks receiving "cash injections" from the government (taxpayers) during a financial crisis and then "repaying" that support.
    *   "Repaid their support" clearly refers to paying back the money provided to them.
    *   Sense 11 specifically mentions "financial resources provided to make some project possible" and lists "funding" and "financial backing" as synonyms.
    *   Sense 1 is about maintaining a person or family.
    *   Sense 6 is about a livelihood.
    *   Sense 11 fits best because it refers to the financial backing/funding provided to the banks.

    *   Sense 11: "financial resources provided to make some project possible | synonyms=financial support, funding, backing, financial backing".
    *   In this context, the "project" is the survival/stabilization of the banks during the crisis.

    *   The word "support" in "repaid their support" refers to the financial aid/funding received from the government. This aligns perfectly with Sense 11.


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

Context: Cheshire <t>Appeal</t> Will Point to Twitter There were half a dozen of them typing away in the courtroom rows.

Senses:
1. definition=earnest or urgent request | synonyms=entreaty, prayer | examples=an entreaty to stop the fighting; an appeal for help
2. definition=attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates | synonyms=appealingness, charm | examples=his smile was part of his appeal to her
3. definition=(law) a legal proceeding in which the appellant resorts to a higher court for the purpose of obtaining a review of a lower court decision and a reversal of the lower court's judgment or the granting of a new trial | examples=their appeal was denied in the superior court
4. definition=request for a sum of money | synonyms=solicitation, collection, ingathering | examples=an appeal to raise money for starving children

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "Cheshire <t>Appeal</t> Will Point to Twitter There were half a dozen of them typing away in the courtroom rows."
    *   Target word: "Appeal"
    *   Key clues in context: "courtroom rows", "Cheshire" (likely a location/court name), "Will Point to Twitter" (likely a headline about a legal case).

    *   Sense 1: Earnest or urgent request (entreaty).
    *   Sense 2: Attractiveness/charm.
    *   Sense 3: Legal proceeding to a higher court for review.
    *   Sense 4: Request for money (solicitation).

    *   The mention of "courtroom rows" strongly indicates a legal setting.
    *   "Cheshire Appeal" refers to a legal appeal taking place in Cheshire.
    *   This matches Sense 3 perfectly.


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

Context: Cheshire Appeal Will Point to Twitter There were half a dozen of them typing away in the courtroom <t>rows</t>. Minute by minute, they sent out reports of gruesome testimony via Twitter.

Senses:
1. definition=an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line | examples=a row of chairs
2. definition=an angry dispute | synonyms=quarrel, wrangle, words, run-in, dustup | examples=they had a quarrel; they had words
3. definition=a long continuous strip (usually running horizontally) | examples=a mackerel sky filled with rows of clouds; rows of barbed wire protected the trenches
4. definition=(construction) a layer of masonry | synonyms=course | examples=a course of bricks
5. definition=a linear array of numbers, letters, or symbols side by side
6. definition=a continuous chronological succession without an interruption | examples=they won the championship three years in a row
7. definition=the act of rowing as a sport | synonyms=rowing

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "There were half a dozen of them typing away in the courtroom <t>rows</t>."
    *   Target word: "rows"
    *   Meaning in context: The people are sitting in lines of seats in a courtroom.

    *   Sense 1: "an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line" (Example: a row of chairs).
    *   Sense 2: "an angry dispute" (Synonyms: quarrel, wrangle).
    *   Sense 3: "a long continuous strip (usually running horizontally)" (Example: rows of clouds, rows of barbed wire).
    *   Sense 4: "(construction) a layer of masonry" (Synonym: course).
    *   Sense 5: "a linear array of numbers, letters, or symbols side by side".
    *   Sense 6: "a continuous chronological succession without an interruption" (Example: three years in a row).
    *   Sense 7: "the act of rowing as a sport".

    *   The context refers to people sitting in a courtroom. Courtrooms typically have seats arranged in lines.
    *   Sense 1 describes an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line. This fits perfectly.
    *   Sense 3 is similar but usually refers to strips or physical barriers (clouds, wire).
    *   Sense 5 is for data (numbers, letters).
    *   Sense 6 is for time/sequence.
    *   Senses 2, 4, and 7 are completely unrelated.

    *   The "courtroom rows" are the lines of seats where the people are sitting. This matches Sense 1.


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

Context: Cheshire Appeal Will Point to Twitter There were half a dozen of them typing away in the courtroom rows. Minute by minute, they sent out <t>reports</t> of gruesome testimony via Twitter. In the end, the defense says, there were more than 140,000 Twitter messages about the trial that dealt with rape and children tied to their beds in a house that was set ablaze.

Senses:
1. definition=a written document describing the findings of some individual or group | synonyms=study, written report | examples=this accords with the recent study by Hill and Dale
2. definition=the act of informing by verbal report | synonyms=account | examples=he heard reports that they were causing trouble; by all accounts they were a happy couple
3. definition=a short account of the news | synonyms=news report, story, account, write up | examples=the report of his speech; the story was on the 11 o'clock news
4. definition=a sharp explosive sound (especially the sound of a gun firing) | examples=they heard a violent report followed by silence
5. definition=a written evaluation of a student's scholarship and deportment | synonyms=report card | examples=his father signed his report card
6. definition=an essay (especially one written as an assignment) | synonyms=composition, paper, theme | examples=he got an A on his composition
7. definition=the general estimation that the public has for a person | synonyms=reputation | examples=he acquired a reputation as an actor before he started writing; he was a person of bad report

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "Minute by minute, they sent out <t>reports</t> of gruesome testimony via Twitter."
    *   Key details: "typing away in the courtroom rows", "sent out... via Twitter", "gruesome testimony", "Twitter messages about the trial".
    *   Meaning: The people in the courtroom were sending short updates/accounts of the news/events happening during the trial.

    *   Sense 1: Written document describing findings (study/formal report). (Too formal, usually a single document).
    *   Sense 2: The act of informing by verbal report/account (hearsay/general reports). (Close, but "sent out reports via Twitter" implies specific news items).
    *   Sense 3: A short account of the news (news report, story, account). (Fits perfectly: Twitter updates are short accounts of news/events).
    *   Sense 4: Sharp explosive sound. (Incorrect).
    *   Sense 5: Student evaluation/report card. (Incorrect).
    *   Sense 6: Essay/assignment. (Incorrect).
    *   Sense 7: Reputation. (Incorrect).

    *   The context describes people tweeting updates about a trial. These are essentially "short accounts of the news" or "news reports".
    *   Sense 3 specifically mentions "a short account of the news" and synonyms like "news report" and "story".


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

Context: Cheshire Appeal Will Point to Twitter There were half a dozen of them typing away in the courtroom rows. Minute by minute, they sent out reports of gruesome <t>testimony</t> via Twitter. In the end, the defense says, there were more than 140,000 Twitter messages about the trial that dealt with rape and children tied to their beds in a house that was set ablaze.

Senses:
1. definition=a solemn statement made under oath
2. definition=an assertion offering firsthand authentication of a fact | examples=according to his own testimony he can't do it
3. definition=something that serves as evidence | synonyms=testimonial | examples=his effort was testimony to his devotion

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "Minute by minute, they sent out reports of gruesome <t>testimony</t> via Twitter."
    *   Contextual clues: "courtroom rows", "reports", "trial", "defense says", "rape and children tied to their beds".
    *   The word "testimony" refers to statements made by witnesses during a trial.

    *   Sense 1: "a solemn statement made under oath" (Legal context, witness statements).
    *   Sense 2: "an assertion offering firsthand authentication of a fact" (General assertion of truth/experience).
    *   Sense 3: "something that serves as evidence" (Proof of something, e.g., "testimony to his devotion").

    *   The context is a courtroom trial.
    *   The "gruesome testimony" refers to the statements given by witnesses under oath during the trial.
    *   Sense 1 specifically describes the legal definition of testimony (solemn statement under oath).
    *   Sense 2 is broader and less specific to the legal setting.
    *   Sense 3 is metaphorical/evidence-based (e.g., a trophy is testimony to success).

    *   Sense 1 is the most accurate fit for a courtroom setting.


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

Context: Cheshire Appeal Will Point to Twitter There were half a dozen of them typing away in the courtroom rows. Minute by minute, they sent out reports of gruesome testimony via Twitter. <t>In the end</t>, the defense says, there were more than 140,000 Twitter messages about the trial that dealt with rape and children tied to their beds in a house that was set ablaze. On Thursday, the widely followed trial of Steven J. Hayes, who was convicted of killing three members of a Cheshire, Conn., family, is set to come to an official end with the judge's imposition of the death sentence voted for by the jury.

Senses:
1. definition=after a very lengthy period of time | synonyms=in the long run | examples=she will succeed in the long run
2. definition=as the end result of a succession or process | synonyms=ultimately, finally, at last, at long last | examples=ultimately he had to give in; at long last the winter was over

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "Cheshire Appeal Will Point to Twitter... Minute by minute, they sent out reports... <t>In the end</t>, the defense says, there were more than 140,000 Twitter messages about the trial..."
    *   Target phrase: "In the end"
    *   Senses:
        1.  After a very lengthy period of time (in the long run).
        2.  As the end result of a succession or process (ultimately, finally, at last).

    *   The text describes a trial where people were tweeting reports.
    *   "In the end, the defense says, there were more than 140,000 Twitter messages..."
    *   This refers to the total count accumulated by the conclusion of the process (the trial/the period of tweeting). It's the final tally or the end result of the activity.

    *   Sense 1 ("in the long run") usually refers to a distant future or a general outcome over a long duration (e.g., "Investing in stocks pays off in the long run").
    *   Sense 2 ("ultimately, finally, at last") refers to the conclusion of a specific sequence of events or a process (e.g., "After hours of arguing, they finally agreed").

    *   The phrase "In the end" here means "when all was said and done" or "ultimately," referring to the final count of tweets after the process of the trial. This fits Sense 2 better than Sense 1.

    *   Sense 2 is the correct fit.


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

Context: Cheshire Appeal Will Point to Twitter There were half a dozen of them typing away in the courtroom rows. Minute by minute, they sent out reports of gruesome testimony via Twitter. In the end, the <t>defense</t> says, there were more than 140,000 Twitter messages about the trial that dealt with rape and children tied to their beds in a house that was set ablaze. On Thursday, the widely followed trial of Steven J. Hayes, who was convicted of killing three members of a Cheshire, Conn., family, is set to come to an official end with the judge's imposition of the death sentence voted for by the jury.

Senses:
1. definition=(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies | synonyms=defence, defensive measure | examples=they died in the defense of Stalingrad; they were developed for the defense program
2. definition=protection from harm | synonyms=defence | examples=sanitation is the best defense against disease
3. definition=(sports) the team that is trying to prevent the other team from scoring | synonyms=defence, defending team | examples=his teams are always good on defense
4. definition=the justification for some act or belief | synonyms=defence, vindication | examples=he offered a persuasive defense of the theory
5. definition=(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires | synonyms=defense mechanism, defense reaction, defence mechanism, defence reaction, defence
6. definition=the federal department responsible for safeguarding national security of the United States; created in 1947 | synonyms=Department of Defense, Defense Department, United States Department of Defense, DoD
7. definition=the defendant and his legal advisors collectively | synonyms=defence, defense team, defense lawyers | examples=the defense called for a mistrial
8. definition=the speech act of answering an attack on your assertions | synonyms=refutation, defence | examples=his refutation of the charges was short and persuasive; in defense he said the other man started it
9. definition=an organization of defenders that provides resistance against attack | synonyms=defence, defense force, defence force | examples=he joined the defense against invasion
10. definition=a structure used to defend against attack | synonyms=defensive structure, defence | examples=the artillery battered down the defenses
11. definition=a defendant's answer or plea denying the truth of the charges against him | synonyms=defence, denial, demurrer | examples=he gave evidence for the defense
12. definition=the act of defending someone or something against attack or injury | synonyms=defence | examples=a good boxer needs a good defense; defense against hurricanes is an urgent problem

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "In the end, the <t>defense</t> says, there were more than 140,000 Twitter messages about the trial..."
    *   Key words: "courtroom rows", "reports of gruesome testimony", "trial of Steven J. Hayes", "convicted of killing", "judge's imposition of the death sentence", "jury".
    *   The word "defense" refers to the party in the trial representing the accused person (Steven J. Hayes).

    *   1: Military action/resources. (Incorrect)
    *   2: Protection from harm. (Incorrect)
    *   3: Sports team. (Incorrect)
    *   4: Justification for an act/belief. (Incorrect)
    *   5: Psychiatry/unconscious process. (Incorrect)
    *   6: US Department of Defense. (Incorrect)
    *   7: The defendant and his legal advisors collectively. (Matches: "the defense says" in a trial context).
    *   8: Speech act of answering an attack. (Incorrect)
    *   9: Organization of defenders. (Incorrect)
    *   10: Structure used to defend. (Incorrect)
    *   11: A defendant's answer or plea denying charges. (Close, but "the defense says" usually refers to the people/team, not the plea itself).
    *   12: Act of defending. (Incorrect)

    *   Sense 7: "the defendant and his legal advisors collectively" (e.g., "the defense called for a mistrial").
    *   Sense 11: "a defendant's answer or plea denying the truth of the charges against him".
    *   In the sentence "the defense says", "defense" is acting as the subject (the entity speaking/stating), which fits Sense 7 (the team/people) better than Sense 11 (the plea/answer).

Sense 7.


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

Context: Cheshire Appeal Will Point to Twitter There were half a dozen of them typing away in the courtroom rows. Minute by minute, they sent out reports of gruesome testimony via Twitter. In the end, the defense says, there were more than 140,000 Twitter <t>messages</t> about the trial that dealt with rape and children tied to their beds in a house that was set ablaze. On Thursday, the widely followed trial of Steven J. Hayes, who was convicted of killing three members of a Cheshire, Conn., family, is set to come to an official end with the judge's imposition of the death sentence voted for by the jury.

Senses:
1. definition=a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled | examples=he sent a three-word message
2. definition=what a communication that is about something is about | synonyms=content, subject matter, substance

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "In the end, the defense says, there were more than 140,000 Twitter <t>messages</t> about the trial..."
    *   Target word: "messages"
    *   Senses:
        1.  A communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled.
        2.  What a communication that is about something is about (content, subject matter).

    *   The sentence refers to "140,000 Twitter messages".
    *   Twitter messages (tweets) are individual communications sent by users.
    *   The number "140,000" indicates a count of individual communications, not a count of "meanings" or "subjects".

    *   Sense 1: "a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled". This fits perfectly. A tweet is a brief written communication.
    *   Sense 2: "what a communication that is about something is about". This refers to the *meaning* or *theme* (e.g., "the message of the movie was love"). This does not fit "140,000 Twitter messages".

Sense 1 is the correct one.


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

Context: Cheshire Appeal Will Point to Twitter There were half a dozen of them typing away in the courtroom rows. Minute by minute, they sent out reports of gruesome testimony via Twitter. In the end, the defense says, there were more than 140,000 Twitter messages about the <t>trial</t> that dealt with rape and children tied to their beds in a house that was set ablaze. On Thursday, the widely followed trial of Steven J. Hayes, who was convicted of killing three members of a Cheshire, Conn., family, is set to come to an official end with the judge's imposition of the death sentence voted for by the jury.

Senses:
1. definition=the act of testing something | synonyms=test, run | examples=in the experimental trials the amount of carbon was measured separately; he called each flip of the coin a new trial
2. definition=trying something to find out about it | synonyms=trial run, test, tryout | examples=a sample for ten days free trial; a trial of progesterone failed to relieve the pain
3. definition=the act of undergoing testing | synonyms=test | examples=he survived the great test of battle; candidates must compete in a trial of skill
4. definition=(law) the determination of a person's innocence or guilt by due process of law | examples=he had a fair trial and the jury found him guilty; most of these complaints are settled before they go to trial
5. definition=(sports) a preliminary competition to determine qualifications | examples=the trials for the semifinals began yesterday
6. definition=an annoying or frustrating or catastrophic event | synonyms=tribulation, visitation | examples=his mother-in-law's visits were a great trial for him; life is full of tribulations

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "Cheshire Appeal Will Point to Twitter... reports of gruesome testimony via Twitter... more than 140,000 Twitter messages about the <t>trial</t> that dealt with rape and children... the widely followed trial of Steven J. Hayes, who was convicted of killing three members of a Cheshire, Conn., family..."
    *   Target word: "trial"
    *   Key indicators: "courtroom", "testimony", "defense", "convicted", "judge's imposition of the death sentence", "jury".

    *   Sense 1: Testing something (experimental).
    *   Sense 2: Trying something to find out about it (free trial).
    *   Sense 3: Undergoing testing (trial of skill).
    *   Sense 4: (Law) Determination of innocence or guilt by due process.
    *   Sense 5: (Sports) Preliminary competition.
    *   Sense 6: Annoying/catastrophic event (tribulation).

    *   The context is clearly about a legal proceeding in a courtroom involving a defendant (Steven J. Hayes), a jury, a judge, and a conviction.
    *   This matches Sense 4 perfectly.


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

Context: Cheshire Appeal Will Point to Twitter There were half a dozen of them typing away in the courtroom rows. Minute by minute, they sent out reports of gruesome testimony via Twitter. In the end, the defense says, there were more than 140,000 Twitter messages about the trial that dealt with <t>rape</t> and children tied to their beds in a house that was set ablaze. On Thursday, the widely followed trial of Steven J. Hayes, who was convicted of killing three members of a Cheshire, Conn., family, is set to come to an official end with the judge's imposition of the death sentence voted for by the jury.

Senses:
1. definition=Eurasian plant cultivated for its seed and as a forage crop | synonyms=colza, Brassica napus
2. definition=the act of despoiling a country in warfare | synonyms=rapine
3. definition=the crime of forcing a woman to submit to sexual intercourse against her will | synonyms=violation, assault, ravishment

reasoning_content:
*   Context: A news report about a trial (Steven J. Hayes) involving gruesome testimony, children tied to beds, a house set ablaze, and convictions for killing family members.
    *   Target word: "rape" (marked as `<t>rape</t>`).
    *   Sentence: "...there were more than 140,000 Twitter messages about the trial that dealt with <t>rape</t> and children tied to their beds in a house that was set ablaze."

    *   Sense 1: Eurasian plant cultivated for its seed (colza).
    *   Sense 2: The act of despoiling a country in warfare (rapine).
    *   Sense 3: The crime of forcing a woman to submit to sexual intercourse against her will (violation, assault).

    *   The context describes a criminal trial involving "gruesome testimony," "children tied to their beds," and "killing three members of a... family."
    *   In this context of violent crimes and a criminal trial, "rape" refers to the sexual crime.
    *   Sense 1 (plant) is irrelevant.
    *   Sense 2 (warfare despoiling) is irrelevant.
    *   Sense 3 (sexual crime) fits perfectly.


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

Context: Cheshire Appeal Will Point to Twitter There were half a dozen of them typing away in the courtroom rows. Minute by minute, they sent out reports of gruesome testimony via Twitter. In the end, the defense says, there were more than 140,000 Twitter messages about the trial that dealt with rape and <t>children</t> tied to their beds in a house that was set ablaze. On Thursday, the widely followed trial of Steven J. Hayes, who was convicted of killing three members of a Cheshire, Conn., family, is set to come to an official end with the judge's imposition of the death sentence voted for by the jury.

Senses:
1. definition=a young person of either sex | synonyms=kid, youngster, minor, shaver, nipper, small fry | examples=she writes books for children; they're just kids
2. definition=a human offspring (son or daughter) of any age | synonyms=kid | examples=they had three children; they were able to send their kids to college
3. definition=an immature childish person | synonyms=baby | examples=he remained a child in practical matters as long as he lived; stop being a baby!
4. definition=a member of a clan or tribe | examples=the children of Israel

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...trial that dealt with rape and <t>children</t> tied to their beds in a house that was set ablaze."
    *   Target word: "children"
    *   Senses provided:
        1.  Young person of either sex (kid, youngster, minor).
        2.  Human offspring (son or daughter) of any age.
        3.  Immature childish person.
        4.  Member of a clan or tribe.

    *   The context describes a trial involving "rape and children tied to their beds in a house that was set ablaze."
    *   In this context, "children" refers to young people (minors) who were victims of a crime.
    *   It does not specifically emphasize their relationship as offspring to someone (though they likely are, the focus is on their age/status as young people).
    *   It does not refer to immature adults.
    *   It does not refer to a clan or tribe.

    *   Sense 1: "a young person of either sex" (fits perfectly).
    *   Sense 2: "a human offspring (son or daughter) of any age" (less fitting, as the context is about the age/vulnerability of the victims, not their relationship to parents).
    *   Sense 3: "an immature childish person" (incorrect).
    *   Sense 4: "a member of a clan or tribe" (incorrect).

    *   The word "children" here refers to young people/minors. Sense 1 is the most accurate.


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

Context: Cheshire Appeal Will Point to Twitter There were half a dozen of them typing away in the courtroom rows. Minute by minute, they sent out reports of gruesome testimony via Twitter. In the end, the defense says, there were more than 140,000 Twitter messages about the trial that dealt with rape and children tied to their <t>beds</t> in a house that was set ablaze. On Thursday, the widely followed trial of Steven J. Hayes, who was convicted of killing three members of a Cheshire, Conn., family, is set to come to an official end with the judge's imposition of the death sentence voted for by the jury.

Senses:
1. definition=a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep | examples=he sat on the edge of the bed; the room had only a bed and chair
2. definition=a plot of ground in which plants are growing | examples=the gardener planted a bed of roses
3. definition=a depression forming the ground under a body of water | synonyms=bottom | examples=he searched for treasure on the ocean bed
4. definition=(geology) a stratum of rock (especially sedimentary rock) | examples=they found a bed of sandstone
5. definition=a stratum of ore or coal thick enough to be mined with profit | synonyms=seam | examples=he worked in the coal beds
6. definition=single thickness of usually some homogeneous substance | synonyms=layer | examples=slices of hard-boiled egg on a bed of spinach
7. definition=the flat surface of a printing press on which the type form is laid in the last stage of producing a newspaper or magazine or book etc.
8. definition=a foundation of earth or rock supporting a road or railroad track | examples=the track bed had washed away

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...children tied to their <t>beds</t> in a house that was set ablaze."
    *   Target word: "beds" (plural of "bed").
    *   Contextual clues: "children tied to their beds", "in a house".

    *   Sense 1: a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep. (Fits: children sleep in beds in a house).
    *   Sense 2: a plot of ground in which plants are growing. (Doesn't fit: children aren't tied to flower beds in a house).
    *   Sense 3: a depression forming the ground under a body of water. (Doesn't fit).
    *   Sense 4: a stratum of rock. (Doesn't fit).
    *   Sense 5: a stratum of ore or coal. (Doesn't fit).
    *   Sense 6: single thickness of substance (e.g., bed of spinach). (Doesn't fit).
    *   Sense 7: flat surface of a printing press. (Doesn't fit).
    *   Sense 8: foundation of earth or rock supporting a road. (Doesn't fit).

    *   The context describes children being tied to furniture used for sleeping in a house. This matches Sense 1 perfectly.


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

Context: Cheshire Appeal Will Point to Twitter There were half a dozen of them typing away in the courtroom rows. Minute by minute, they sent out reports of gruesome testimony via Twitter. In the end, the defense says, there were more than 140,000 Twitter messages about the trial that dealt with rape and children tied to their beds in a <t>house</t> that was set ablaze. On Thursday, the widely followed trial of Steven J. Hayes, who was convicted of killing three members of a Cheshire, Conn., family, is set to come to an official end with the judge's imposition of the death sentence voted for by the jury.

Senses:
1. definition=a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families | examples=he has a house on Cape Cod; she felt she had to get out of the house
2. definition=the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments | synonyms=firm, business firm | examples=he worked for a brokerage house
3. definition=the members of a religious community living together
4. definition=the audience gathered together in a theatre or cinema | examples=the house applauded; he counted the house
5. definition=an official assembly having legislative powers | examples=a bicameral legislature has two houses
6. definition=aristocratic family line | examples=the House of York
7. definition=play in which children take the roles of father or mother or children and pretend to interact like adults | examples=the children were playing house
8. definition=(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided | synonyms=sign of the zodiac, star sign, sign, mansion, planetary house
9. definition=the management of a gambling house or casino | examples=the house gets a percentage of every bet
10. definition=a social unit living together | synonyms=family, household, home, menage | examples=he moved his family to Virginia; It was a good Christian household
11. definition=a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented | synonyms=theater, theatre | examples=the house was full
12. definition=a building in which something is sheltered or located | examples=they had a large carriage house

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...children tied to their beds in a <t>house</t> that was set ablaze."
    *   Target word: "house"
    *   Contextual clues: "children tied to their beds", "set ablaze". This refers to a physical building where people live.

    *   Sense 1: a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families. (Fits well)
    *   Sense 2: members of a business organization. (Doesn't fit)
    *   Sense 3: members of a religious community. (Doesn't fit)
    *   Sense 4: audience in a theatre. (Doesn't fit)
    *   Sense 5: official assembly (legislative). (Doesn't fit)
    *   Sense 6: aristocratic family line. (Doesn't fit)
    *   Sense 7: children's pretend play. (Doesn't fit)
    *   Sense 8: astrology zodiac area. (Doesn't fit)
    *   Sense 9: management of a gambling house. (Doesn't fit)
    *   Sense 10: a social unit living together (family/household). (This refers to the *people*, not the building).
    *   Sense 11: building for theatrical performances. (Doesn't fit)
    *   Sense 12: a building where something is sheltered or located (e.g., carriage house). (This is more specific than a general dwelling).

    *   The context describes a place where children had beds and which was set on fire. This is a dwelling/living quarters.
    *   Sense 1: "a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families". This is the most accurate description of a residential house.

    *   Sense 1 is the correct match.


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

Context: Cheshire Appeal Will Point to Twitter There were half a dozen of them typing away in the courtroom rows. Minute by minute, they sent out reports of gruesome testimony via Twitter. In the end, the defense says, there were more than 140,000 Twitter messages about the trial that dealt with rape and children tied to their beds in a house that was set ablaze. On Thursday, the widely followed <t>trial</t> of Steven J. Hayes, who was convicted of killing three members of a Cheshire, Conn., family, is set to come to an official end with the judge's imposition of the death sentence voted for by the jury. But lawyers for Mr. Hayes have already made court filings that sketch out appeals arguments that are likely to occupy the courts for years.

Senses:
1. definition=the act of testing something | synonyms=test, run | examples=in the experimental trials the amount of carbon was measured separately; he called each flip of the coin a new trial
2. definition=trying something to find out about it | synonyms=trial run, test, tryout | examples=a sample for ten days free trial; a trial of progesterone failed to relieve the pain
3. definition=the act of undergoing testing | synonyms=test | examples=he survived the great test of battle; candidates must compete in a trial of skill
4. definition=(law) the determination of a person's innocence or guilt by due process of law | examples=he had a fair trial and the jury found him guilty; most of these complaints are settled before they go to trial
5. definition=(sports) a preliminary competition to determine qualifications | examples=the trials for the semifinals began yesterday
6. definition=an annoying or frustrating or catastrophic event | synonyms=tribulation, visitation | examples=his mother-in-law's visits were a great trial for him; life is full of tribulations

reasoning_content:
*   Context: A news snippet about the "trial of Steven J. Hayes," mentioning a courtroom, defense, testimony, conviction, judge, death sentence, jury, and appeals.
    *   Target word: "trial" (marked with `<t></t>`).
    *   Senses provided:
        1.  Testing something (experimental).
        2.  Trying something to find out about it (sample/test run).
        3.  Undergoing testing (test of skill/battle).
        4.  (Law) Determination of innocence or guilt.
        5.  (Sports) Preliminary competition.
        6.  Annoying/catastrophic event (tribulation).

    *   The context mentions "courtroom rows," "defense," "testimony," "convicted of killing," "judge's imposition of the death sentence," "jury," and "appeals arguments."
    *   This is clearly a legal proceeding.

    *   Sense 4: "(law) the determination of a person's innocence or guilt by due process of law". This matches perfectly.


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

Context: Cheshire Appeal Will Point to Twitter There were half a dozen of them typing away in the courtroom rows. Minute by minute, they sent out reports of gruesome testimony via Twitter. In the end, the defense says, there were more than 140,000 Twitter messages about the trial that dealt with rape and children tied to their beds in a house that was set ablaze. On Thursday, the widely followed trial of Steven J. Hayes, who was convicted of killing three <t>members</t> of a Cheshire, Conn., family, is set to come to an official end with the judge's imposition of the death sentence voted for by the jury. But lawyers for Mr. Hayes have already made court filings that sketch out appeals arguments that are likely to occupy the courts for years.

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

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...Steven J. Hayes, who was convicted of killing three <t>members</t> of a Cheshire, Conn., family..."
    *   Target word: "members"
    *   Contextual meaning: People who belong to a specific family.

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

    *   A family is a social group.
    *   The "members" in the context are the people within that family.
    *   Sense 1 fits best: "one of the persons who compose a social group".
    *   Sense 2 is more general ("anything that belongs to a set or class"), but Sense 1 specifically addresses persons in a social group.
    *   Senses 3, 4, and 5 are clearly incorrect.

    *   Sense 1: "one of the persons who compose a social group" -> "members of a... family". This is a perfect match.


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

Context: Cheshire Appeal Will Point to Twitter There were half a dozen of them typing away in the courtroom rows. Minute by minute, they sent out reports of gruesome testimony via Twitter. In the end, the defense says, there were more than 140,000 Twitter messages about the trial that dealt with rape and children tied to their beds in a house that was set ablaze. On Thursday, the widely followed trial of Steven J. Hayes, who was convicted of killing three members of a Cheshire, Conn., <t>family</t>, is set to come to an official end with the judge's imposition of the death sentence voted for by the jury. But lawyers for Mr. Hayes have already made court filings that sketch out appeals arguments that are likely to occupy the courts for years.

Senses:
1. definition=a social unit living together | synonyms=household, house, home, menage | examples=he moved his family to Virginia; It was a good Christian household
2. definition=primary social group; parents and children | synonyms=family unit | examples=he wanted to have a good job before starting a family
3. definition=a collection of things sharing a common attribute | synonyms=class, category | examples=there are two classes of detergents
4. definition=people descended from a common ancestor | synonyms=family line, folk, kinfolk, kinsfolk, sept, phratry | examples=his family has lived in Massachusetts since the Mayflower
5. definition=a person having kinship with another or others | synonyms=kin, kinsperson | examples=he's kin; he's family
6. definition=(biology) a taxonomic group containing one or more genera | examples=sharks belong to the fish family
7. definition=a loose affiliation of gangsters in charge of organized criminal activities | synonyms=syndicate, crime syndicate, mob
8. definition=an association of people who share common beliefs or activities | synonyms=fellowship | examples=the message was addressed not just to employees but to every member of the company family; the church welcomed new members into its fellowship

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...the widely followed trial of Steven J. Hayes, who was convicted of killing three members of a Cheshire, Conn., <t>family</t>..."
    *   Target word: "family"

    *   Sense 1: A social unit living together (household).
    *   Sense 2: Primary social group (parents and children).
    *   Sense 3: Collection of things sharing a common attribute (class/category).
    *   Sense 4: People descended from a common ancestor (family line/kin).
    *   Sense 5: A person having kinship (kinsperson).
    *   Sense 6: Biology taxonomic group.
    *   Sense 7: Organized crime syndicate.
    *   Sense 8: Association of people sharing beliefs/activities (fellowship).

    *   The text mentions "killing three members of a Cheshire, Conn., family".
    *   This refers to a specific group of related people living together (the victims in the Cheshire home invasion case).
    *   It describes a household/kinship group.
    *   Comparing Sense 1 and Sense 4:
        *   Sense 1: "a social unit living together" (household).
        *   Sense 4: "people descended from a common ancestor" (family line).
    *   In the context of a crime occurring in a home involving specific members, "family" usually refers to the household unit (Sense 1) or the kinship group (Sense 4).
    *   Looking at the examples for Sense 1: "he moved his family to Virginia".
    *   Looking at the examples for Sense 4: "his family has lived in Massachusetts since the Mayflower".
    *   The phrase "three members of a... family" typically refers to the immediate family/household in this context.

    *   Sense 1 focuses on the living unit (household).
    *   Sense 2 focuses on the act of starting a family (parents/children).
    *   Sense 4 focuses on ancestry/lineage.
    *   In news reports about a specific family being targeted in a home, it usually refers to the household unit (Sense 1).

    *   The victims were a mother and two daughters living in the same house. This fits "a social unit living together" (Sense 1) perfectly.

    *   Sense 1: a social unit living together.
    *   Context: "three members of a Cheshire, Conn., family".
    *   This fits.


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

Context: Cheshire Appeal Will Point to Twitter There were half a dozen of them typing away in the courtroom rows. Minute by minute, they sent out reports of gruesome testimony via Twitter. In the end, the defense says, there were more than 140,000 Twitter messages about the trial that dealt with rape and children tied to their beds in a house that was set ablaze. On Thursday, the widely followed trial of Steven J. Hayes, who was convicted of killing three members of a Cheshire, Conn., family, is set to come to an official <t>end</t> with the judge's imposition of the death sentence voted for by the jury. But lawyers for Mr. Hayes have already made court filings that sketch out appeals arguments that are likely to occupy the courts for years.

Senses:
1. definition=either extremity of something that has length | synonyms=terminal | examples=the end of the pier; she knotted the end of the thread
2. definition=the point in time at which something ends | synonyms=ending | examples=the end of the year; the ending of warranty period
3. definition=the concluding parts of an event or occurrence | synonyms=last, final stage | examples=the end was exciting; I had to miss the last of the movie
4. definition=the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it | synonyms=goal | examples=the ends justify the means
5. definition=a final part or section | examples=we have given it at the end of the section since it involves the calculus; Start at the beginning and go on until you come to the end
6. definition=a final state | synonyms=destruction, death | examples=he came to a bad end; the so-called glorious experiment came to an inglorious end
7. definition=the surface at either extremity of a three-dimensional object | examples=one end of the box was marked `This side up'
8. definition=(football) the person who plays at one end of the line of scrimmage | examples=the end managed to hold onto the pass
9. definition=a boundary marking the extremities of something | examples=the end of town
10. definition=one of two places from which people are communicating to each other | examples=the phone rang at the other end; both ends wrote at the same time
11. definition=the part you are expected to play | examples=he held up his end
12. definition=the last section of a communication | synonyms=conclusion, close, closing, ending | examples=in conclusion I want to say...
13. definition=a piece of cloth that is left over after the rest has been used or sold | synonyms=remainder, remnant, oddment
14. definition=(American football) a position on the line of scrimmage | examples=no one wanted to play end

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "On Thursday, the widely followed trial of Steven J. Hayes... is set to come to an official <t>end</t> with the judge's imposition of the death sentence voted for by the jury."
    *   Target word: "end"

    *   1: Extremity of something with length (e.g., pier, thread).
    *   2: Point in time at which something ends (e.g., end of the year).
    *   3: Concluding parts of an event or occurrence (e.g., the end was exciting).
    *   4: Goal/objective (e.g., ends justify the means).
    *   5: Final part or section (e.g., end of the section).
    *   6: Final state (destruction, death) (e.g., came to a bad end).
    *   7: Surface at extremity of 3D object (e.g., end of the box).
    *   8: Football player.
    *   9: Boundary marking extremities (e.g., end of town).
    *   10: Communication point (e.g., other end of the phone).
    *   11: Part you are expected to play (e.g., hold up his end).
    *   12: Last section of a communication (e.g., conclusion).
    *   13: Piece of cloth left over.
    *   14: Football position.

    *   The sentence says the *trial* is set to "come to an official end".
    *   A trial is an event or a process.
    *   "Coming to an end" usually refers to the point in time when it finishes or the conclusion of the process.

    *   Sense 2: "the point in time at which something ends" (e.g., end of the year).
    *   Sense 3: "the concluding parts of an event or occurrence" (e.g., the end was exciting).
    *   Sense 6: "a final state" (destruction, death).

    *   "Come to an end" is a common idiom meaning to finish or stop.
    *   Is it the *point in time* (Sense 2) or the *concluding parts* (Sense 3)?
    *   "The trial... is set to come to an official end with the judge's imposition of the death sentence."
    *   The imposition of the sentence marks the *point in time* when the trial process concludes.
    *   Sense 2: "the point in time at which something ends".
    *   Sense 3: "the concluding parts of an event or occurrence".
    *   Comparing "the end of the year" (Sense 2) with "the end was exciting" (Sense 3).
    *   "Come to an end" typically aligns with the termination point (Sense 2).

    *   Sense 2: "the point in time at which something ends"
    *   Sense 3: "the concluding parts of an event or occurrence"
    *   If the sentence were "The end of the trial was dramatic," that would be Sense 3.
    *   "The trial is set to come to an official end" refers to the termination of the event. This fits Sense 2 better.

    *   Wait, let me look at Sense 6: "a final state | synonyms=destruction, death". This doesn't fit.
    *   Let me look at Sense 2 again: "the point in time at which something ends".
    *   Let me look at Sense 3 again: "the concluding parts of an event or occurrence".
    *   "Come to an end" is almost always Sense 2 (the point of termination).

    *   Sense 2: "the point in time at which something ends"
    *   Example: "the end of the year"
    *   Context: "the trial... is set to come to an official end"
    *   This matches perfectly.


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

Context: Cheshire Appeal Will Point to Twitter There were half a dozen of them typing away in the courtroom rows. Minute by minute, they sent out reports of gruesome testimony via Twitter. In the end, the defense says, there were more than 140,000 Twitter messages about the trial that dealt with rape and children tied to their beds in a house that was set ablaze. On Thursday, the widely followed trial of Steven J. Hayes, who was convicted of killing three members of a Cheshire, Conn., family, is set to come to an official end with the <t>judge</t>'s imposition of the death sentence voted for by the jury. But lawyers for Mr. Hayes have already made court filings that sketch out appeals arguments that are likely to occupy the courts for years.

Senses:
1. definition=a public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court of justice | synonyms=justice, jurist
2. definition=an authority who is able to estimate worth or quality | synonyms=evaluator

reasoning_content:
*   Context: A news snippet about the trial of Steven J. Hayes.
    *   Target word: "judge" (marked as `<t>judge</t>`).
    *   Sentence: "...is set to come to an official end with the <t>judge</t>'s imposition of the death sentence voted for by the jury."

    *   Sense 1: "a public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court of justice" (Synonyms: justice, jurist).
    *   Sense 2: "an authority who is able to estimate worth or quality" (Synonyms: evaluator).

    *   The context mentions "courtroom rows," "defense," "trial," "convicted," "death sentence," "jury," "court filings," and "appeals arguments."
    *   The "judge" in this context is the person imposing a death sentence in a court of law.
    *   This aligns perfectly with Sense 1 (a public official in a court of justice).

    *   Sense 1 is the correct one.


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

Context: Cheshire Appeal Will Point to Twitter There were half a dozen of them typing away in the courtroom rows. Minute by minute, they sent out reports of gruesome testimony via Twitter. In the end, the defense says, there were more than 140,000 Twitter messages about the trial that dealt with rape and children tied to their beds in a house that was set ablaze. On Thursday, the widely followed trial of Steven J. Hayes, who was convicted of killing three members of a Cheshire, Conn., family, is set to come to an official end with the judge's <t>imposition</t> of the death sentence voted for by the jury. But lawyers for Mr. Hayes have already made court filings that sketch out appeals arguments that are likely to occupy the courts for years.

Senses:
1. definition=the act of imposing something (as a tax or an embargo) | synonyms=infliction
2. definition=an uncalled-for burden | examples=he listened but resented the imposition

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...the judge's <t>imposition</t> of the death sentence voted for by the jury."
    *   Target word: "imposition"
    *   Senses provided:
        1.  The act of imposing something (as a tax or an embargo) | synonyms=infliction.
        2.  An uncalled-for burden | examples=he listened but resented the imposition.

    *   The sentence describes a judge officially applying or delivering a sentence (the death sentence) that was decided by a jury.
    *   This is a formal act of applying a law or penalty.

    *   Sense 1: "the act of imposing something (as a tax or an embargo)". A death sentence is a penalty/punishment being imposed. This fits perfectly.
    *   Sense 2: "an uncalled-for burden". While a death sentence is certainly a burden, the context here is the *act* of the judge sentencing the person, not the feeling of being burdened by an unwelcome request or situation.

    *   The word "imposition" in "the judge's imposition of the death sentence" refers to the act of sentencing.
    *   This matches Sense 1.


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

Context: Cheshire Appeal Will Point to Twitter There were half a dozen of them typing away in the courtroom rows. Minute by minute, they sent out reports of gruesome testimony via Twitter. In the end, the defense says, there were more than 140,000 Twitter messages about the trial that dealt with rape and children tied to their beds in a house that was set ablaze. On Thursday, the widely followed trial of Steven J. Hayes, who was convicted of killing three members of a Cheshire, Conn., family, is set to come to an official end with the judge's imposition of the death sentence voted for by the <t>jury</t>. But lawyers for Mr. Hayes have already made court filings that sketch out appeals arguments that are likely to occupy the courts for years.

Senses:
1. definition=a body of citizens sworn to give a true verdict according to the evidence presented in a court of law
2. definition=a committee appointed to judge a competition | synonyms=panel

reasoning_content:
*   Context: A news report about the trial of Steven J. Hayes, mentioning a courtroom, testimony, a judge, a death sentence, and a "jury" that voted for that sentence.
    *   Target word: "jury"
    *   Senses:
        1.  A body of citizens sworn to give a true verdict according to the evidence presented in a court of law.
        2.  A committee appointed to judge a competition (synonym: panel).

    *   The context mentions "courtroom rows", "testimony", "trial", "convicted of killing", "judge's imposition of the death sentence", and "lawyers".
    *   The "jury" in this context is the group that voted for the death sentence in a criminal trial.

    *   Sense 1 describes a legal jury in a court of law.
    *   Sense 2 describes a judging panel for a competition.

    *   The context clearly refers to a legal proceeding, matching Sense 1.


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

Context: Cheshire Appeal Will Point to Twitter There were half a dozen of them typing away in the courtroom rows. Minute by minute, they sent out reports of gruesome testimony via Twitter. In the end, the defense says, there were more than 140,000 Twitter messages about the trial that dealt with rape and children tied to their beds in a house that was set ablaze. On Thursday, the widely followed trial of Steven J. Hayes, who was convicted of killing three members of a Cheshire, Conn., family, is set to come to an official end with the judge's imposition of the death sentence voted for by the jury. But lawyers for Mr. Hayes have already made court <t>filings</t> that sketch out appeals arguments that are likely to occupy the courts for years. One of the most provocative is that the intense reporting on the trial - including mainstream reporters' extensive use of Twitter - created a "circus atmosphere" and such widespread, instant saturation with inflammatory details that the jury was improperly swayed by public passions.

Senses:
1. definition=the entering of a legal document into the public record | examples=he filed a complaint; he filed his tax return
2. definition=a fragment rubbed off by the use of a file
3. definition=the act of using a file (as in shaping or smoothing an object)
4. definition=preservation and methodical arrangement as of documents and papers etc. | examples=I have some filing to do

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "But lawyers for Mr. Hayes have already made court <t>filings</t> that sketch out appeals arguments that are likely to occupy the courts for years."
    *   Target word: "filings"
    *   Context clues: "lawyers", "court", "appeals arguments", "occupy the courts".

    *   Sense 1: "the entering of a legal document into the public record" (Example: "he filed a complaint").
    *   Sense 2: "a fragment rubbed off by the use of a file" (Physical debris from metal/wood filing).
    *   Sense 3: "the act of using a file (as in shaping or smoothing an object)" (The process of filing something down).
    *   Sense 4: "preservation and methodical arrangement as of documents and papers etc." (Organizing files in a cabinet).

    *   The context describes lawyers submitting documents to a court to outline arguments for an appeal.
    *   This matches Sense 1: "the entering of a legal document into the public record".


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

Context: Cheshire Appeal Will Point to Twitter There were half a dozen of them typing away in the courtroom rows. Minute by minute, they sent out reports of gruesome testimony via Twitter. In the end, the defense says, there were more than 140,000 Twitter messages about the trial that dealt with rape and children tied to their beds in a house that was set ablaze. On Thursday, the widely followed trial of Steven J. Hayes, who was convicted of killing three members of a Cheshire, Conn., family, is set to come to an official end with the judge's imposition of the death sentence voted for by the jury. But lawyers for Mr. Hayes have already made court filings that sketch out <t>appeals</t> arguments that are likely to occupy the courts for years. One of the most provocative is that the intense reporting on the trial - including mainstream reporters' extensive use of Twitter - created a "circus atmosphere" and such widespread, instant saturation with inflammatory details that the jury was improperly swayed by public passions.

Senses:
1. definition=earnest or urgent request | synonyms=entreaty, prayer | examples=an entreaty to stop the fighting; an appeal for help
2. definition=attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates | synonyms=appealingness, charm | examples=his smile was part of his appeal to her
3. definition=(law) a legal proceeding in which the appellant resorts to a higher court for the purpose of obtaining a review of a lower court decision and a reversal of the lower court's judgment or the granting of a new trial | examples=their appeal was denied in the superior court
4. definition=request for a sum of money | synonyms=solicitation, collection, ingathering | examples=an appeal to raise money for starving children

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "But lawyers for Mr. Hayes have already made court filings that sketch out <t>appeals</t> arguments that are likely to occupy the courts for years."
    *   Key phrases: "lawyers", "court filings", "occupy the courts for years", "convicted of killing", "death sentence".
    *   Target word: "appeals" (plural of appeal).

    *   Sense 1: Earnest or urgent request (e.g., appeal for help).
    *   Sense 2: Attractiveness/charm (e.g., his smile's appeal).
    *   Sense 3: (Law) Legal proceeding to a higher court for review of a lower court decision.
    *   Sense 4: Request for money (e.g., appeal for starving children).

    *   The context is clearly legal. It mentions lawyers, court filings, a conviction, a death sentence, and the process of challenging a judgment in court.
    *   "Appeals arguments" refers to the legal arguments used in the process of appealing a court's decision.
    *   This matches Sense 3 perfectly.


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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: Cheshire Appeal Will Point to Twitter There were half a dozen of them typing away in the courtroom rows. Minute by minute, they sent out reports of gruesome testimony via Twitter. In the end, the defense says, there were more than 140,000 Twitter messages about the trial that dealt with rape and children tied to their beds in a house that was set ablaze. On Thursday, the widely followed trial of Steven J. Hayes, who was convicted of killing three members of a Cheshire, Conn., family, is set to come to an official end with the judge's imposition of the death sentence voted for by the jury. But lawyers for Mr. Hayes have already made court filings that sketch out appeals <t>arguments</t> that are likely to occupy the courts for years. One of the most provocative is that the intense reporting on the trial - including mainstream reporters' extensive use of Twitter - created a "circus atmosphere" and such widespread, instant saturation with inflammatory details that the jury was improperly swayed by public passions.

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: "But lawyers for Mr. Hayes have already made court filings that sketch out appeals <t>arguments</t> that are likely to occupy the courts for years."
    *   Target word: "arguments"
    *   Contextual clues: "lawyers", "court filings", "appeals", "occupy the courts", "One of the most provocative is that...".

    *   Sense 1: a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true (statement).
    *   Sense 2: a contentious speech act; a dispute (fight/quarrel).
    *   Sense 3: a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition (debate).
    *   Sense 4: a summary of a literary work (synopsis).
    *   Sense 5: (computer science) a value passed to a function (parameter).
    *   Sense 6: (math/logic) a variable in an expression.
    *   Sense 7: a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning (line of reasoning).

    *   The text describes lawyers making court filings for appeals.
    *   These "arguments" are the legal reasons and logical paths they will use to try to overturn the conviction.
    *   Example provided in the text: "One of the most provocative is that the intense reporting... created a 'circus atmosphere'... that the jury was improperly swayed..."
    *   This is a "course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood" (specifically, that the trial was unfair).

    *   Sense 1 (fact/assertion) is close, but "arguments" in a legal appeal context usually refers to the whole line of reasoning (Sense 7) rather than just a single fact.
    *   Sense 2 (dispute/fight) is incorrect.
    *   Sense 3 (debate) is incorrect.
    *   Sense 4 (summary) is incorrect.
    *   Sense 5 (CS) is incorrect.
    *   Sense 6 (Math) is incorrect.
    *   Sense 7 (course of reasoning) fits perfectly. Legal arguments are structured lines of reasoning intended to persuade a court.

    *   Sense 7: "a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning". This matches the legal context of an appeal.