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

Context: Ten shirt-sleeved ringers stand in a circle, one foot ahead of the other in a prize-fighter's stance, each pulling a rope that disappears through a small hole in the high ceiling of the ringing chamber. No one speaks, and the snaking of the ropes seems to make as much sound as the bells themselves, muffled by the ceiling. Totally absorbed, the ringers stare straight ahead, using peripheral vision (they call it "rope-sight ") to watch the other ropes and thus time their pulls. Far above in the belfry, the huge bronze bells, mounted on wheels, swing madly through a full 360 degrees, starting and ending, surprisingly, in the inverted, or mouth-up position. Skilled ringers use their wrists to advance or retard the next swing, so that one bell can swap places with another in the following change. In a well-known detective-story involving church bells, English novelist Dorothy L. Sayers described ringing as a "passion that finds its <t>satisfaction</t> in mathematical completeness and mechanical perfection. "Ringers, she added, are "filled with the solemn intoxication that comes of intricate ritual faultlessly performed. ""

Senses:
1. definition=the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation | examples=the chef tasted the sauce with great satisfaction
2. definition=state of being gratified or satisfied | synonyms=gratification | examples=dull repetitious work gives no gratification; to my immense gratification he arrived on time
3. definition=compensation for a wrong | synonyms=atonement, expiation | examples=we were unable to get satisfaction from the local store
4. definition=(law) the payment of a debt or fulfillment of an obligation | examples=the full and final satisfaction of the claim
5. definition=act of fulfilling a desire or need or appetite | examples=the satisfaction of their demand for better services

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "English novelist Dorothy L. Sayers described ringing as a 'passion that finds its <t>satisfaction</t> in mathematical completeness and mechanical perfection.'"
    *   Key phrase: "passion that finds its satisfaction in..."
    *   Meaning: The passion (the desire/drive for ringing) is fulfilled or finds its fulfillment/gratification in the precision and perfection of the act.

    *   Sense 1: "the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation" (Focus: the *feeling* of contentment).
    *   Sense 2: "state of being gratified or satisfied" (Focus: the *state* of gratification).
    *   Sense 3: "compensation for a wrong" (Focus: atonement/expiation).
    *   Sense 4: "(law) the payment of a debt or fulfillment of an obligation" (Focus: legal/financial).
    *   Sense 5: "act of fulfilling a desire or need or appetite" (Focus: the *act* or *process* of fulfillment).

    *   The sentence says the "passion... finds its satisfaction in...".
    *   Is it the *feeling* of contentment (Sense 1)?
    *   Is it the *state* of being gratified (Sense 2)?
    *   Is it the *act* of fulfilling the desire (Sense 5)?

    *   "Passion" is the subject. A passion is a strong desire.
    *   "Finds its satisfaction" means the passion is fulfilled or satisfied.
    *   Sense 1 describes the *feeling* (contentment).
    *   Sense 2 describes the *state* (gratification).
    *   Sense 5 describes the *act* of fulfilling the desire.

    Let's look at the examples:
    *   Sense 1: "the chef tasted the sauce with great satisfaction" (feeling).
    *   Sense 2: "dull repetitious work gives no gratification" (state/quality).
    *   Sense 5: "the satisfaction of their demand for better services" (act of fulfilling).

    In the context "passion that finds its satisfaction in mathematical completeness", the "satisfaction" is the fulfillment of that passion.

    Wait, let's re-evaluate Sense 1 vs Sense 2 vs Sense 5.
    Sense 1: Contentment felt.
    Sense 2: State of being gratified.
    Sense 5: Act of fulfilling.

    If a passion "finds its satisfaction", it means the passion is being fulfilled. This aligns closely with Sense 5 (act of fulfilling a desire). However, "satisfaction" here often refers to the *feeling* or *state* resulting from that fulfillment.

    Let's look at the phrasing again: "passion that finds its satisfaction in mathematical completeness".
    Does the passion find its *feeling of contentment*? No.
    Does the passion find its *state of being gratified*? Maybe.
    Does the passion find its *fulfillment* (act of fulfilling)? Yes.

    Let's compare Sense 2 and Sense 5 again.
    Sense 2: "state of being gratified or satisfied"
    Sense 5: "act of fulfilling a desire or need or appetite"

    If I say "The satisfaction of my curiosity", that's Sense 5.
    If I say "I felt great satisfaction", that's Sense 1.
    If I say "The job gave me no satisfaction", that's Sense 2.

    "A passion that finds its satisfaction in..."
    This sounds like the passion is fulfilled by these things. The "satisfaction" is the fulfillment itself.

    Let's check Sense 5 again: "act of fulfilling a desire or need or appetite".
    Example: "the satisfaction of their demand for better services".
    In the context, the "passion" (desire) finds its "satisfaction" (fulfillment) in "mathematical completeness".

    Let's check Sense 2 again: "state of being gratified or satisfied".
    Example: "dull repetitious work gives no gratification".

    If we replace "satisfaction" with "fulfillment": "a passion that finds its fulfillment in mathematical completeness". This fits perfectly. "Fulfillment" is a synonym for the "act of fulfilling" (Sense 5).

    Let's double-check Sense 1: "the contentment one feels". "A passion that finds its contentment..." doesn't sound right.

    Let's double-check Sense 2: "A passion that finds its state of being gratified..." doesn't sound right.

    Sense 5: "A passion that finds its act of fulfilling..." (Wait, "act of fulfilling" is a bit clunky, but "fulfillment" is the core meaning).

    Actually, looking at the senses again:
    1. Contentment (feeling)
    2. Gratification (state)
    5. Act of fulfilling (process/result)

    "Passion finds its satisfaction" -> The passion is satisfied. The "satisfaction" is the fulfillment of the passion.

    Let's re-read Sense 5: "act of fulfilling a desire or need or appetite".
    Passion = desire.
    Satisfaction = act of fulfilling.
    "A passion that finds its [fulfillment] in mathematical completeness."

    This seems the most logical fit.

    Wait, let me search for this quote. "passion that finds its satisfaction in mathematical completeness and mechanical perfection."
    It's from Dorothy L. Sayers.
    In this context, "satisfaction" means the fulfillment of the passion.

    Let's compare Sense 2 and 5 one more time.
    Sense 2: "state of being gratified or satisfied"
    Sense 5: "act of fulfilling a desire or need or appetite"

    If the passion "finds its satisfaction", it's finding the thing that fulfills it.
    If I say "The satisfaction of the hunger", it's Sense 5.
    If I say "The satisfaction I felt after eating", it's Sense 1.

    "A passion that finds its satisfaction in X" means X is the means by which the passion is fulfilled. This points to Sense 5.

    Let's check if Sense 2 could fit. "A passion that finds its state of being gratified in X". Not as strong.

    Let's check Sense 1. "A passion that finds its contentment in X". No.

    Therefore, Sense 5 is the most likely.

    Wait, let me look at Sense 2 again. "state of being gratified or satisfied".
    If "satisfaction" = "gratification".
    "A passion that finds its gratification in mathematical completeness".
    This also sounds very natural.

    Let's look at the examples for Sense 2: "dull repetitious work gives no gratification".
    Here, "gratification" is the thing the work *doesn't* provide.
    In the text, "mathematical completeness" is the thing the passion *does* find its satisfaction in.

    Let's look at the examples for Sense 5: "the satisfaction of their demand for better services".
    Here, "satisfaction" is the act of meeting the demand.

    Is "mathematical completeness" an *act of fulfilling* or a *state of gratification*?
    The passion finds its *fulfillment* (satisfaction) in the *completeness* (the thing that fulfills it).

    Actually, "satisfaction" in "finds its satisfaction in" often means the fulfillment of a desire.
    If I say "He found satisfaction in his work", it usually means he felt content (Sense 1) or it gratified him (Sense 2).
    But if the *passion* (the desire itself) finds its satisfaction, it's the fulfillment of that passion.

    Let's re-read: "ringing as a 'passion that finds its satisfaction in mathematical completeness...'"
    The passion is the subject. The passion is being satisfied.
    The "satisfaction" is the fulfillment of the passion.

    Let's look at Sense 5 again: "act of fulfilling a desire or need or appetite".
    This matches "fulfillment of a passion".

    Let's double-check Sense 2: "state of being gratified or satisfied".
    If the passion finds its "state of being gratified", that's slightly odd phrasing. Usually, a *person* finds gratification, not a *passion*.

    Wait, "a passion that finds its satisfaction".
    If we say "The desire found its satisfaction", it means the desire was fulfilled.
    This is Sense 5.

    Let's check Sense 1 again. "the contentment one feels".
    "The passion finds its contentment". No.

    Let's check Sense 2 again. "state of being gratified".
    "The passion finds its state of being gratified". No.

    Sense 5: "act of fulfilling a desire".
    "The passion finds its [fulfillment] in mathematical completeness". Yes.

    Final check:
    Sense 1: Feeling of contentment.
    Sense 2: State of gratification.
    Sense 3: Atonement.
    Sense 4: Debt payment.
    Sense 5: Fulfillment of a desire.

    The passion (desire) is fulfilled (satisfaction) by mathematical completeness.
    This is Sense 5.


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

Context: Ten shirt-sleeved ringers stand in a circle, one foot ahead of the other in a prize-fighter's stance, each pulling a rope that disappears through a small hole in the high ceiling of the ringing chamber. No one speaks, and the snaking of the ropes seems to make as much sound as the bells themselves, muffled by the ceiling. Totally absorbed, the ringers stare straight ahead, using peripheral vision (they call it "rope-sight ") to watch the other ropes and thus time their pulls. Far above in the belfry, the huge bronze bells, mounted on wheels, swing madly through a full 360 degrees, starting and ending, surprisingly, in the inverted, or mouth-up position. Skilled ringers use their wrists to advance or retard the next swing, so that one bell can swap places with another in the following change. In a well-known detective-story involving church bells, English novelist Dorothy L. Sayers described ringing as a "passion that finds its satisfaction in <t>mathematical</t> completeness and mechanical perfection. "Ringers, she added, are "filled with the solemn intoxication that comes of intricate ritual faultlessly performed. ""

Senses:
1. definition=of or pertaining to or of the nature of mathematics | examples=a mathematical textbook; slide rules and other mathematical instruments
2. definition=relating to or having ability to think in or work with numbers | synonyms=numerical | examples=tests for rating numerical aptitude; a mathematical whiz
3. definition=beyond question | examples=a mathematical certainty
4. definition=statistically possible though highly improbable | examples=have a mathematical chance of making the playoffs
5. definition=characterized by the exactness or precision of mathematics | examples=mathematical precision

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reasoning_content:
*   Context: A description of bell ringing (change ringing). The key sentence is: "English novelist Dorothy L. Sayers described ringing as a 'passion that finds its satisfaction in <t>mathematical</t> completeness and mechanical perfection.'"
    *   Target word: "mathematical"
    *   Senses provided:
        1.  Of or pertaining to mathematics (textbook, instruments).
        2.  Ability to work with numbers (numerical aptitude, whiz).
        3.  Beyond question (certainty).
        4.  Statistically possible but improbable (chance).
        5.  Characterized by exactness or precision (mathematical precision).

    *   The phrase is "mathematical completeness and mechanical perfection."
    *   Bell ringing (specifically change ringing) involves complex patterns (permutations) that must be executed with extreme precision.
    *   "Completeness" here refers to the full set of permutations being completed without error.
    *   "Mechanical perfection" reinforces the idea of precision and exactness.
    *   The context describes the "intricate ritual faultlessly performed."

    *   Sense 1 (pertaining to mathematics): While change ringing is based on mathematical permutations, the phrase "mathematical completeness" in this context describes the *nature* of the satisfaction—the feeling of something being perfectly, exactly complete.
    *   Sense 2 (numerical ability): Not about the ringers' ability to do sums in their heads during the act, but the quality of the result.
    *   Sense 3 (beyond question): "Mathematical certainty" doesn't fit "mathematical completeness" in this context.
    *   Sense 4 (statistically possible): Not about probability.
    *   Sense 5 (exactness or precision): "Mathematical precision" is a common idiom. "Mathematical completeness" here mirrors that, referring to the exactness and precision required to complete the sequence perfectly.

    *   Is it Sense 1 (pertaining to the field of math) or Sense 5 (precision/exactness)?
    *   The quote says "mathematical completeness and mechanical perfection."
    *   "Mechanical perfection" strongly suggests that "mathematical completeness" is being used in a similar vein—referring to the precision and exactness of the pattern.
    *   In change ringing, the "completeness" refers to the mathematical nature of the permutations (the "extent"), but the *satisfaction* comes from the *precision* with which that mathematical structure is realized.
    *   Comparing "mathematical precision" (Sense 5) to "mathematical completeness," the usage is very similar. It's not just that it's *about* math, but that it has the *quality* of mathematical exactness.

    *   Sense 1: "a mathematical textbook" (The book is about math).
    *   Sense 5: "mathematical precision" (The precision is like that of math).
    *   "Mathematical completeness" in the context of a "passion" and "mechanical perfection" and "faultlessly performed" points toward the quality of precision/exactness.

    *   Wait, let me re-read. "mathematical completeness". In change ringing, a "complete" peal or a "full extent" is a specific mathematical goal (all possible permutations).
    *   However, the pairing with "mechanical perfection" and "faultlessly performed" strongly emphasizes the *precision* aspect.
    *   Let's look at Sense 5 again: "characterized by the exactness or precision of mathematics".
    *   If something is "mathematically complete," it means it is complete in a way that is exact and precise, leaving nothing out, just as a mathematical proof or set is complete.

    *   Sense 1: Pertaining to the subject of mathematics.
    *   Sense 5: Having the precision of mathematics.
    *   The satisfaction comes from the *exactness* of the completion.

    *   Let's double-check if "mathematical completeness" is a term of art in math (Sense 1). Yes, it is (e.g., in logic or analysis). But here, it's used by a novelist describing the *feeling* of a ritual.
    *   The juxtaposition with "mechanical perfection" makes Sense 5 the most likely fit.

    *   Sense 1: "a mathematical textbook"
    *   Sense 5: "mathematical precision"
    *   "Mathematical completeness" in this context is used as an adjective describing the *type* of completeness—one that is exact, precise, and rigorous. This aligns best with Sense 5.

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

Context: Ten shirt-sleeved ringers stand in a circle, one foot ahead of the other in a prize-fighter's stance, each pulling a rope that disappears through a small hole in the high ceiling of the ringing chamber. No one speaks, and the snaking of the ropes seems to make as much sound as the bells themselves, muffled by the ceiling. Totally absorbed, the ringers stare straight ahead, using peripheral vision (they call it "rope-sight ") to watch the other ropes and thus time their pulls. Far above in the belfry, the huge bronze bells, mounted on wheels, swing madly through a full 360 degrees, starting and ending, surprisingly, in the inverted, or mouth-up position. Skilled ringers use their wrists to advance or retard the next swing, so that one bell can swap places with another in the following change. In a well-known detective-story involving church bells, English novelist Dorothy L. Sayers described ringing as a "passion that finds its satisfaction in mathematical <t>completeness</t> and mechanical perfection. "Ringers, she added, are "filled with the solemn intoxication that comes of intricate ritual faultlessly performed. ""

Senses:
1. definition=the state of being complete and entire; having everything that is needed
2. definition=(logic) an attribute of a logical system that is so constituted that a contradiction arises if any proposition is introduced that cannot be derived from the axioms of the system

reasoning_content:
*   Context: A description of bell ringing (change ringing). It mentions the physical act, the skill involved, and a quote from Dorothy L. Sayers describing it as a "passion that finds its satisfaction in mathematical completeness and mechanical perfection."
    *   Target word: "completeness"
    *   Senses provided:
        1.  The state of being complete and entire; having everything that is needed.
        2.  (Logic) An attribute of a logical system that is so constituted that a contradiction arises if any proposition is introduced that cannot be derived from the axioms of the system.

    *   The context discusses "mathematical completeness" in the context of change ringing.
    *   Change ringing involves ringing a set of bells in a series of permutations. A "full peal" or a "complete" set of changes means every possible permutation (or a specific set of them) has been rung without repetition.
    *   The quote links "mathematical completeness" with "mechanical perfection" and "intricate ritual faultlessly performed."
    *   Sense 1 refers to being whole, entire, or having all parts.
    *   Sense 2 refers to a specific technical definition in formal logic (Gödel's completeness theorem, etc.).

    *   Is the author talking about formal logical systems and axioms? No.
    *   Is the author talking about the satisfaction of completing a mathematical pattern or set of permutations? Yes.
    *   Therefore, "completeness" here means the state of being finished, whole, or encompassing all required elements of the mathematical pattern. This aligns with Sense 1.

    *   Sense 1: "the state of being complete and entire; having everything that is needed" -> Fits the idea of completing a mathematical sequence/set of permutations.
    *   Sense 2: "(logic) an attribute of a logical system..." -> Too technical and specific to formal logic; not applicable to the art of bell ringing.


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

Context: Ten shirt-sleeved ringers stand in a circle, one foot ahead of the other in a prize-fighter's stance, each pulling a rope that disappears through a small hole in the high ceiling of the ringing chamber. No one speaks, and the snaking of the ropes seems to make as much sound as the bells themselves, muffled by the ceiling. Totally absorbed, the ringers stare straight ahead, using peripheral vision (they call it "rope-sight ") to watch the other ropes and thus time their pulls. Far above in the belfry, the huge bronze bells, mounted on wheels, swing madly through a full 360 degrees, starting and ending, surprisingly, in the inverted, or mouth-up position. Skilled ringers use their wrists to advance or retard the next swing, so that one bell can swap places with another in the following change. In a well-known detective-story involving church bells, English novelist Dorothy L. Sayers described ringing as a "passion that finds its satisfaction in mathematical completeness and <t>mechanical</t> perfection. "Ringers, she added, are "filled with the solemn intoxication that comes of intricate ritual faultlessly performed. ""

Senses:
1. definition=using (or as if using) mechanisms or tools or devices | examples=a mechanical process; his smile was very mechanical
2. definition=relating to or concerned with machinery or tools | synonyms=mechanically skillful | examples=mechanical arts; mechanical design
3. definition=relating to or governed by or in accordance with mechanics | examples=a belief that the universe is a mechanical contrivance; the mechanical pressure of a strong wind

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reasoning_content:
*   Context: A description of bell ringing (change ringing). The specific phrase is "mathematical completeness and <t>mechanical</t> perfection."
    *   Target word: "mechanical"
    *   Senses provided:
        1.  Using (or as if using) mechanisms or tools or devices (e.g., a mechanical process, a mechanical smile).
        2.  Relating to or concerned with machinery or tools (e.g., mechanical arts, mechanical design).
        3.  Relating to or governed by or in accordance with mechanics (e.g., the universe as a mechanical contrivance, mechanical pressure).

    *   The text describes the physical act of ringing bells: ropes, wheels, swinging bells, timing pulls, using wrists to advance or retard swings.
    *   The quote says ringing is a "passion that finds its satisfaction in mathematical completeness and mechanical perfection."
    *   "Mathematical completeness" refers to the patterns (changes) of the bells.
    *   "Mechanical perfection" refers to the physical execution of the ringing—the precise timing and movement of the bells and ropes to achieve those patterns.

    *   Sense 1: "using (or as if using) mechanisms or tools or devices". This often implies something automatic, rote, or lacking spirit (like a "mechanical smile"). While ringing involves tools (ropes/bells), "mechanical perfection" here doesn't mean "robotic" or "automatic" in a negative sense, but rather the precision of the physical mechanism/execution. However, "a mechanical process" is an example.
    *   Sense 2: "relating to or concerned with machinery or tools". This is about the *study* or *design* of machines (mechanical engineering). "Mechanical perfection" could mean the bells are perfectly engineered, but the context is about the *act* of ringing them ("passion that finds its satisfaction in...").
    *   Sense 3: "relating to or governed by or in accordance with mechanics". Mechanics is the branch of physics dealing with motion and forces. The act of swinging bells, timing the pulls, and the physical movement of the bells is governed by the laws of mechanics. "Mechanical perfection" in this context refers to the perfect execution of these physical movements.

    *   Wait, let's look at Sense 1 again: "using (or as if using) mechanisms or tools or devices". Example: "a mechanical process".
    *   Let's look at Sense 2 again: "relating to or concerned with machinery or tools". Example: "mechanical design".
    *   Let's look at Sense 3 again: "relating to or governed by or in accordance with mechanics". Example: "mechanical pressure".

    *   In the phrase "mathematical completeness and mechanical perfection," the author is contrasting (or pairing) the abstract pattern (mathematical) with the physical execution (mechanical).
    *   The "perfection" is in how the physical system (the bells, the ropes, the ringers' movements) operates.
    *   Is it "relating to machinery" (Sense 2)? The bells are machines of a sort.
    *   Is it "governed by mechanics" (Sense 3)? The motion of the bells is purely mechanical (physics).
    *   Is it "using mechanisms" (Sense 1)? The process of ringing is a mechanical process.

    *   Sense 1 often refers to things done without thought (automatic) or processes involving tools.
    *   Sense 2 refers to the field of mechanics/machinery.
    *   Sense 3 refers to the physical laws of motion.

    *   Looking at the context: "Skilled ringers use their wrists to advance or retard the next swing... mathematical completeness and mechanical perfection."
    *   The "perfection" is in the *execution* of the physical movement.
    *   If I say a clock has "mechanical perfection," I usually mean it's built perfectly (Sense 2) or it runs perfectly according to the laws of mechanics (Sense 3).
    *   If I say a performance was "mechanical," I usually mean it was rote (Sense 1). But "mechanical perfection" in the context of a complex physical task usually means the physical execution was flawless.

    *   Let's re-evaluate Sense 1: "using (or as if using) mechanisms or tools or devices". Example: "a mechanical process".
    *   Let's re-evaluate Sense 2: "relating to or concerned with machinery or tools". Example: "mechanical design".
    *   Let's re-evaluate Sense 3: "relating to or governed by or in accordance with mechanics". Example: "mechanical pressure".

    *   The phrase "mechanical perfection" here refers to the precision of the physical operation. This aligns most closely with the idea of a "mechanical process" (Sense 1) or the laws of "mechanics" (Sense 3).
    *   However, "mechanical" in "mechanical perfection" often refers to the *physical/material* aspect as opposed to the *intellectual/spiritual* aspect.
    *   Comparing "mathematical" (abstract/theoretical) and "mechanical" (physical/applied).
    *   Sense 3 (governed by mechanics) fits the physical laws of the swinging bells.
    *   Sense 1 (using mechanisms) fits the process of using the ropes and bells.

    *   Let's look at the examples again.
        Sense 1: "a mechanical process"
        Sense 2: "mechanical design"
        Sense 3: "mechanical pressure"

    *   "Mechanical perfection" in the context of ringing bells (a physical process) is very similar to "a mechanical process."

    *   Wait, let's think about the word "mechanics" in Sense 3. Mechanics is the study of motion. The perfection of the timing and the swing is a matter of mechanics.

    *   Let's search for "mechanical perfection" in similar contexts. It often refers to the precise working of a machine or a physical system.
    *   If the "perfection" is in the *way the bells swing* (the physics of it), Sense 3 is strong.
    *   If the "perfection" is in the *operation of the system* (the process), Sense 1 is strong.

    *   Let's re-read: "mathematical completeness and mechanical perfection."
    *   Mathematical = the pattern/logic.
    *   Mechanical = the physical execution/operation.

    *   Sense 1: "using (or as if using) mechanisms or tools or devices".
    *   Sense 2: "relating to or concerned with machinery or tools".
    *   Sense 3: "relating to or governed by or in accordance with mechanics".

    *   If we look at the Oxford English Dictionary or similar, "mechanical" meaning "relating to machines" is often distinguished from "mechanical" meaning "automatic/rote".
    *   Sense 1 here includes "a mechanical process". Ringing bells is a process using tools.
    *   Sense 2 is about the *field* of machinery.
    *   Sense 3 is about the *laws* of physics.

    *   Is "mechanical perfection" about the *laws of physics* (Sense 3) or the *use of the tools/process* (Sense 1)?
    *   The ringers are the ones achieving the perfection through their skill ("Skilled ringers use their wrists..."). This suggests the *process* of using the tools.

    *   Let's double-check Sense 1 again: "using (or as if using) mechanisms or tools or devices".
    *   Example: "a mechanical process".
    *   This seems to fit "mechanical perfection" (the perfection of the process of using the bells).

    *   Let's double-check Sense 3: "relating to or governed by or in accordance with mechanics".
    *   Example: "mechanical pressure".
    *   This is more about the *nature* of the force.

    *   Let's double-check Sense 2: "relating to or concerned with machinery or tools".
    *   Example: "mechanical design".
    *   This is more about the *engineering* of the bells.

    *   The context is about the *act* of ringing. The "perfection" is in the execution of the act.
    *   "Mathematical completeness" (the pattern) and "mechanical perfection" (the execution).
    *   The execution is a "mechanical process" (Sense 1).

    *   Wait, let me think about this again. Could it be Sense 2? "Relating to or concerned with machinery or tools." The bells and ropes are machinery. The perfection is in how that machinery is operated.
    *   But Sense 1 specifically mentions "a mechanical process." The act of ringing is a process.

    *   Let's reconsider Sense 3. "Relating to or governed by or in accordance with mechanics." The timing and the swing are governed by the laws of mechanics.

    *   Let's compare:
        1. Process/Using tools.
        2. Machinery/Tools (the things themselves).
        3. Mechanics (the physics).

    *   "Mechanical perfection" in this context means the physical execution is flawless. This is most closely related to the *process* of using the tools (Sense 1).

    *   Let's try to find this quote online. It's from Dorothy L. Sayers. She's talking about the "mathematical completeness" of the changes (the permutations) and the "mechanical perfection" of the ringing (the physical act).
    *   The physical act of ringing is a process involving tools.

    *   Let's look at the senses again.
        1. using (or as if using) mechanisms or tools or devices | examples=a mechanical process; his smile was very mechanical
        2. relating to or concerned with machinery or tools | synonyms=mechanically skillful | examples=mechanical arts; mechanical design
        3. relating to or governed by or in accordance with mechanics | examples=a belief that the universe is a mechanical contrivance; the mechanical pressure of a strong wind

    *   Wait, Sense 2 has the synonym "mechanically skillful". The text says "Skilled ringers use their wrists...". This is a strong hint. If "mechanical perfection" refers to the skill in operating the machinery, Sense 2 might be the one.

    *   Let's re-examine Sense 2: "relating to or concerned with machinery or tools | synonyms=mechanically skillful".
    *   If "mechanical perfection" means the perfection of the skill involved in using the machinery, Sense 2 fits.

    *   Let's re-examine Sense 1: "using (or as if using) mechanisms or tools or devices | examples=a mechanical process".
    *   If "mechanical perfection" means the process is performed perfectly, Sense 1 fits.

    *   Let's re-examine Sense 3: "relating to or governed by or in accordance with mechanics".
    *   If "mechanical perfection" means the physics of the swing are perfect, Sense 3 fits.

    *   Looking at the phrase "mathematical completeness and mechanical perfection," the parallel is between the *abstract* (mathematics) and the *physical/practical* (mechanics/machinery).
    *   In many contexts, "mechanical" as a contrast to "mathematical" or "theoretical" refers to the practical application or the physical operation.

    *   Let's look at the synonym in Sense 2 again: "mechanically skillful". This is very close to the idea of "perfection" in the execution of a skill.

    *   Let's think about "mechanical perfection" in other contexts. "The watch was a piece of mechanical perfection." (Sense 2 - relating to machinery). "The dancer's movements were characterized by a mechanical perfection." (Sense 1 - like a machine/automatic).

    *   In the bell-ringing context, it's not that the ringers are like robots (Sense 1), but that they are operating the bells (machinery) with perfect skill (Sense 2).

    *   Wait, let me re-read Sense 1: "using (or as if using) mechanisms or tools or devices".
    *   And Sense 2: "relating to or concerned with machinery or tools".

    *   This is a subtle difference. Sense 1 is about the *action* (using), and Sense 2 is about the *relation* (relating to).

    *   "Mechanical perfection" - is the *perfection* relating to the machinery (Sense 2) or the *using* of the machinery (Sense 1)?

    *   If I say "mechanical skill," that's Sense 2.
    *   If I say "mechanical process," that's Sense 1.
    *   "Mechanical perfection" could be either. But the synonym "mechanically skillful" in Sense 2 is a very strong clue.

    *   Let's re-read the context one more time. "Skilled ringers use their wrists to advance or retard the next swing... mathematical completeness and mechanical perfection."
    *   The "perfection" is the result of the "skilled ringers" using their wrists. This points toward the skill of operating the machinery.

    *   Let's double-check Sense 1 again. "his smile was very mechanical". This is the "automatic/rote" meaning. "a mechanical process" is the "using tools" meaning.

    *   Let's double-check Sense 2 again. "mechanical arts; mechanical design". These are about the *field* of machinery.

    *   Let's double-check Sense 3 again. "the mechanical pressure of a strong wind". This is about physics.

    *   Wait, "mechanical perfection" could also mean the perfection of the *mechanism* itself (the bells and wheels). But the context is about the *passion* of the ringers and the *ritual* they perform. This suggests the perfection is in the *performance* of the ringing.

    *   If the perfection is in the *performance* (the act of ringing), is that "using mechanisms" (Sense 1) or "relating to machinery" (Sense 2)?

    *   Let's look at the synonym "mechanically skillful" in Sense 2 again. If you are "mechanically skillful," you have "mechanical skill." "Mechanical perfection" would be the highest level of that skill.

    *   Let's compare "mechanical process" (Sense 1) and "mechanical skill" (Sense 2).
    *   A "mechanical process" is something that *is* mechanical.
    *   "Mechanical skill" is skill *in* mechanics/machinery.

    *   The "perfection" is in the *execution* of the ringing. The execution is a process.

    *   Let's search for the phrase "mechanical perfection" in a dictionary.
    *   Often, "mechanical" in this sense means "relating to machines."

    *   Let's try to see if "mechanical perfection" is more likely to be Sense 1, 2, or 3.
    *   Sense 1: Automatic, rote, or using tools.
    *   Sense 2: Relating to machinery.
    *   Sense 3: Relating to physics.

    *   In the context of "mathematical completeness and mechanical perfection," the most natural contrast is between the *theoretical/abstract* (mathematical) and the *physical/practical* (mechanical).

    *   If we look at the provided senses:
        1. using (or as if using) mechanisms or tools or devices
        2. relating to or concerned with machinery or tools
        3. relating to or governed by or in accordance with mechanics

    *   "Mechanical perfection" in the act of ringing bells:
        The ringers are using tools (ropes, bells).
        The act is governed by mechanics (physics of the swing).
        The act relates to machinery (the bells).

    *   Let's look at the examples again.
        Sense 1: "a mechanical process"
        Sense 2: "mechanical design"
        Sense 3: "mechanical pressure"

    *   "Mechanical perfection" is more like "a mechanical process" (Sense 1) than "mechanical design" (Sense 2) or "mechanical pressure" (Sense 3).

    *   Wait, let me re-read Sense 2's synonym: "mechanically skillful".
    *   If the perfection is in the *skill* of the ringers, then Sense 2 is very strong.
    *   "Skilled ringers use their wrists... mechanical perfection."

    *   Let's think about the word "perfection." Perfection in a *process* (Sense 1) or perfection in *skill* (Sense 2).
    *   "Mechanical perfection" usually refers to how well a machine works or how well a mechanical task is performed.

    *   Let's try to find this specific quote's analysis. The quote is from Dorothy L. Sayers' "The Nine Tailors." In the book, she's describing the beauty of change ringing. The "mathematical completeness" is the pattern of the changes, and the "mechanical perfection" is the precise, rhythmic, and physical execution of those changes.

    *   This physical execution is a "mechanical process" (Sense 1).

    *   Let's re-evaluate Sense 2 one more time. "relating to or concerned with machinery or tools".
    *   Is the "perfection" *relating to* the machinery, or is it the *using* of the machinery?
    *   The perfection is in the *ringing*, which is the *using* of the machinery.

    *   Let's look at Sense 1 again: "using (or as if using) mechanisms or tools or devices".
    *   This seems to fit the *act* of ringing perfectly.

    *   Let's double-check Sense 3: "relating to or governed by or in accordance with mechanics".
    *   The timing and the swing are governed by mechanics. But "mechanical perfection" usually doesn't mean "perfection in accordance with the laws of physics," but rather "perfection in the operation of the mechanism."

    *   So we are between Sense 1 and Sense 2.
    *   Sense 1: using mechanisms/tools (e.g., a mechanical process).
    *   Sense 2: relating to machinery/tools (e.g., mechanical design, mechanically skillful).


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

Context: Ten shirt-sleeved ringers stand in a circle, one foot ahead of the other in a prize-fighter's stance, each pulling a rope that disappears through a small hole in the high ceiling of the ringing chamber. No one speaks, and the snaking of the ropes seems to make as much sound as the bells themselves, muffled by the ceiling. Totally absorbed, the ringers stare straight ahead, using peripheral vision (they call it "rope-sight ") to watch the other ropes and thus time their pulls. Far above in the belfry, the huge bronze bells, mounted on wheels, swing madly through a full 360 degrees, starting and ending, surprisingly, in the inverted, or mouth-up position. Skilled ringers use their wrists to advance or retard the next swing, so that one bell can swap places with another in the following change. In a well-known detective-story involving church bells, English novelist Dorothy L. Sayers described ringing as a "passion that finds its satisfaction in mathematical completeness and <t>mechanical</t> perfection. "Ringers, she added, are "filled with the solemn intoxication that comes of intricate ritual faultlessly performed. ""

Senses:
1. definition=using (or as if using) mechanisms or tools or devices | examples=a mechanical process; his smile was very mechanical
2. definition=relating to or concerned with machinery or tools | synonyms=mechanically skillful | examples=mechanical arts; mechanical design
3. definition=relating to or governed by or in accordance with mechanics | examples=a belief that the universe is a mechanical contrivance; the mechanical pressure of a strong wind

[User] Your previous answer was invalid. Choose one candidate index between 1 and 3. Return only the integer.

reasoning_content:
*   Context: A description of bell ringing (change ringing). The specific phrase is "mathematical completeness and <t>mechanical</t> perfection."
    *   Contextual meaning: The author (Dorothy L. Sayers) is describing the precision, the rhythmic execution, and the technical mastery of the physical act of ringing bells. It refers to the flawless execution of a physical/technical process.

    *   Sense 1: "using (or as if using) mechanisms or tools or devices" (e.g., a mechanical process; his smile was very mechanical). This often implies something automatic, repetitive, or lacking human emotion/spontaneity.
    *   Sense 2: "relating to or concerned with machinery or tools" (e.g., mechanical arts; mechanical design). This refers to the field of mechanics or the skill of working with machines.
    *   Sense 3: "relating to or governed by or in accordance with mechanics" (e.g., a belief that the universe is a mechanical contrivance; the mechanical pressure of a strong wind). This refers to the laws of physics (mechanics).

    *   "Mechanical perfection" in the context of ringing bells refers to the precise, automatic-like execution of the physical movements required to make the bells ring in a specific sequence.
    *   Is it Sense 2 (relating to machinery)? The bells are machines, but the "perfection" refers to the *act* of ringing them, not the design of the bells themselves.
    *   Is it Sense 3 (relating to physics/mechanics)? While physics is involved, "mechanical perfection" here isn't about the laws of motion, but the execution of the task.
    *   Is it Sense 1 (using mechanisms/tools or acting like a mechanism)? "A mechanical process" is given as an example. The act of ringing bells in a complex sequence (change ringing) is a highly disciplined, repetitive, and precise process. When performed "faultlessly," it achieves a kind of "mechanical perfection"—meaning it runs like a well-oiled machine.

    *   Sense 1 often covers "automatic" or "precise/repetitive like a machine."
    *   Sense 2 is more about the *study* or *design* of machines.
    *   Sense 3 is about the *physics* of motion.

    The phrase "mathematical completeness and mechanical perfection" suggests a synergy between the abstract pattern (mathematical) and the physical execution (mechanical). The execution is "mechanical" in the sense that it is precise, rhythmic, and executed without error, much like a machine.

    Let's re-evaluate Sense 1: "using (or as if using) mechanisms or tools or devices".
    Example: "a mechanical process".
    Ringing bells is a process using tools (ropes/bells). Performing it with "mechanical perfection" means performing the process with the precision of a machine.

    Let's re-evaluate Sense 2: "relating to or concerned with machinery or tools".
    Example: "mechanical design".
    "Mechanical perfection" could mean the perfection of the machinery, but the context says "passion that finds its satisfaction in... mechanical perfection," and the next sentence mentions "intricate ritual faultlessly performed." This strongly links "mechanical perfection" to the *performance* of the ritual, not the construction of the bells.

    Let's re-evaluate Sense 3: "relating to or governed by or in accordance with mechanics".
    Example: "mechanical pressure".
    This doesn't fit the context of "perfection" in a performance.

    Sense 1 fits best because it describes a process performed with machine-like precision.


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

Context: Ten shirt-sleeved ringers stand in a circle, one foot ahead of the other in a prize-fighter's stance, each pulling a rope that disappears through a small hole in the high ceiling of the ringing chamber. No one speaks, and the snaking of the ropes seems to make as much sound as the bells themselves, muffled by the ceiling. Totally absorbed, the ringers stare straight ahead, using peripheral vision (they call it "rope-sight ") to watch the other ropes and thus time their pulls. Far above in the belfry, the huge bronze bells, mounted on wheels, swing madly through a full 360 degrees, starting and ending, surprisingly, in the inverted, or mouth-up position. Skilled ringers use their wrists to advance or retard the next swing, so that one bell can swap places with another in the following change. In a well-known detective-story involving church bells, English novelist Dorothy L. Sayers described ringing as a "passion that finds its satisfaction in mathematical completeness and mechanical <t>perfection</t>. "Ringers, she added, are "filled with the solemn intoxication that comes of intricate ritual faultlessly performed. ""

Senses:
1. definition=the state of being without a flaw or defect | synonyms=flawlessness, ne plus ultra
2. definition=an ideal instance; a perfect embodiment of a concept | synonyms=paragon, idol, beau ideal
3. definition=the act of making something perfect

reasoning_content:
*   Context: A description of bell ringing, specifically mentioning Dorothy L. Sayers' description of it as a "passion that finds its satisfaction in mathematical completeness and mechanical <t>perfection</t>."
    *   Target word: "perfection"
    *   Senses provided:
        1.  The state of being without a flaw or defect (flawlessness).
        2.  An ideal instance; a perfect embodiment of a concept (paragon).
        3.  The act of making something perfect.

    *   The phrase is "mathematical completeness and mechanical perfection."
    *   The context describes the precision required for bell ringing (timing pulls, swapping places, intricate ritual faultlessly performed).
    *   "Mechanical perfection" here refers to the state where the mechanical process (the ringing of the bells) is executed without any errors or flaws.

    *   Sense 1: "the state of being without a flaw or defect" -> Fits well. The mechanical execution is flawless.
    *   Sense 2: "an ideal instance; a perfect embodiment of a concept" -> Doesn't fit. It's not talking about a specific bell or ringer being a "paragon" of perfection, but rather the quality of the process.
    *   Sense 3: "the act of making something perfect" -> Doesn't fit. It's not describing the *process* of perfecting the ringing, but the *state* of the ringing being perfect.

    *   The word "perfection" in "mechanical perfection" refers to the quality of being flawless in execution. This aligns perfectly with Sense 1.


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

Context: No one speaks, and the snaking of the ropes seems to make as much sound as the bells themselves, muffled by the ceiling. Totally absorbed, the ringers stare straight ahead, using peripheral vision (they call it "rope-sight ") to watch the other ropes and thus time their pulls. Far above in the belfry, the huge bronze bells, mounted on wheels, swing madly through a full 360 degrees, starting and ending, surprisingly, in the inverted, or mouth-up position. Skilled ringers use their wrists to advance or retard the next swing, so that one bell can swap places with another in the following change. In a well-known detective-story involving church bells, English novelist Dorothy L. Sayers described ringing as a "passion that finds its satisfaction in mathematical completeness and mechanical perfection. "<t>Ringers</t>, she added, are "filled with the solemn intoxication that comes of intricate ritual faultlessly performed. ""Ringing does become a bit of an obsession, "admits Stephanie Pattenden, master of the band at St. Mary Abbot and one of England's best female ringers.

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

reasoning_content:
*   Context: The text describes people ringing church bells, mentioning "snaking of the ropes," "belfry," "huge bronze bells," "rope-sight," "time their pulls," and "master of the band at St. Mary Abbot."
    *   Target word: "Ringers" (marked with `<t></t>`).
    *   Senses provided:
        1.  A person who rings church bells.
        2.  A person who is almost identical to another.
        3.  A contestant entered in a competition under false pretenses.
        4.  (Horseshoes) a successful throw.

    *   The context is explicitly about church bell ringing.
    *   "the ringers stare straight ahead"
    *   "Skilled ringers use their wrists"
    *   "Ringers... are 'filled with the solemn intoxication...'"
    *   "one of England's best female ringers."

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


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

Context: No one speaks, and the snaking of the ropes seems to make as much sound as the bells themselves, muffled by the ceiling. Totally absorbed, the ringers stare straight ahead, using peripheral vision (they call it "rope-sight ") to watch the other ropes and thus time their pulls. Far above in the belfry, the huge bronze bells, mounted on wheels, swing madly through a full 360 degrees, starting and ending, surprisingly, in the inverted, or mouth-up position. Skilled ringers use their wrists to advance or retard the next swing, so that one bell can swap places with another in the following change. In a well-known detective-story involving church bells, English novelist Dorothy L. Sayers described ringing as a "passion that finds its satisfaction in mathematical completeness and mechanical perfection. "Ringers, she <t>added</t>, are "filled with the solemn intoxication that comes of intricate ritual faultlessly performed. ""Ringing does become a bit of an obsession, "admits Stephanie Pattenden, master of the band at St. Mary Abbot and one of England's best female ringers.

Senses:
1. definition=make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of | examples=We added two students to that dorm room; She added a personal note to her letter
2. definition=state or say further | synonyms=append, supply | examples=`It doesn't matter,' he supplied
3. definition=bestow a quality on | synonyms=lend, impart, bestow, contribute, bring | examples=Her presence lends a certain cachet to the company; The music added a lot to the play
4. definition=make an addition by combining numbers | synonyms=add together | examples=Add 27 and 49, please!
5. definition=determine the sum of | synonyms=total, tot, tot up, sum, sum up, summate | examples=Add all the people in this town to those of the neighboring town
6. definition=constitute an addition | examples=This paper will add to her reputation

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "In a well-known detective-story involving church bells, English novelist Dorothy L. Sayers described ringing as a 'passion that finds its satisfaction in mathematical completeness and mechanical perfection.' Ringers, she <t>added</t>, are 'filled with the solemn intoxication that comes of intricate ritual faultlessly performed.'"
    *   Target word: "added"

    *   Sense 1: Make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase quality/quantity/size/scope. (e.g., adding students to a room).
    *   Sense 2: State or say further. (e.g., "It doesn't matter," he supplied).
    *   Sense 3: Bestow a quality on. (e.g., music added a lot to the play).
    *   Sense 4: Make an addition by combining numbers. (e.g., 27 + 49).
    *   Sense 5: Determine the sum of. (e.g., total the people).
    *   Sense 6: Constitute an addition. (e.g., add to her reputation).

    *   The sentence says: "Dorothy L. Sayers described ringing as [Quote A]. Ringers, she <t>added</t>, are [Quote B]."
    *   In this context, "added" means she said something further after her initial description.

    *   Sense 2: "state or say further". This matches perfectly.


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

Context: No one speaks, and the snaking of the ropes seems to make as much sound as the bells themselves, muffled by the ceiling. Totally absorbed, the ringers stare straight ahead, using peripheral vision (they call it "rope-sight ") to watch the other ropes and thus time their pulls. Far above in the belfry, the huge bronze bells, mounted on wheels, swing madly through a full 360 degrees, starting and ending, surprisingly, in the inverted, or mouth-up position. Skilled ringers use their wrists to advance or retard the next swing, so that one bell can swap places with another in the following change. In a well-known detective-story involving church bells, English novelist Dorothy L. Sayers described ringing as a "passion that finds its satisfaction in mathematical completeness and mechanical perfection. "Ringers, she added, are "<t>filled</t> with the solemn intoxication that comes of intricate ritual faultlessly performed. ""Ringing does become a bit of an obsession, "admits Stephanie Pattenden, master of the band at St. Mary Abbot and one of England's best female ringers.

Senses:
1. definition=(usually followed by `with' or used as a combining form) generously supplied with | examples=theirs was a house filled with laughter; a large hall filled with rows of desks
2. definition=of purchase orders that have been filled
3. definition=(of time) taken up | examples=well-filled hours

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "Ringers, she added, are '<t>filled</t> with the solemn intoxication that comes of intricate ritual faultlessly performed.'"
    *   Target word: "filled"
    *   Senses provided:
        1.  (usually followed by 'with' or used as a combining form) generously supplied with | examples: house filled with laughter; hall filled with rows of desks.
        2.  (of purchase orders) that have been filled.
        3.  (of time) taken up | examples: well-filled hours.

    *   The phrase is "filled with the solemn intoxication".
    *   "Intoxication" here is used metaphorically to mean a strong feeling of excitement or euphoria.
    *   "Filled with [emotion/feeling]" matches the pattern of "generously supplied with" or "permeated by" (similar to "filled with laughter").

    *   Sense 1: "generously supplied with" (often followed by 'with'). This fits perfectly. "Filled with laughter" is an emotional/atmospheric state, similar to "filled with solemn intoxication".
    *   Sense 2: Purchase orders. Not applicable.
    *   Sense 3: Time taken up. Not applicable.

    *   The correct sense is 1.


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

Context: No one speaks, and the snaking of the ropes seems to make as much sound as the bells themselves, muffled by the ceiling. Totally absorbed, the ringers stare straight ahead, using peripheral vision (they call it "rope-sight ") to watch the other ropes and thus time their pulls. Far above in the belfry, the huge bronze bells, mounted on wheels, swing madly through a full 360 degrees, starting and ending, surprisingly, in the inverted, or mouth-up position. Skilled ringers use their wrists to advance or retard the next swing, so that one bell can swap places with another in the following change. In a well-known detective-story involving church bells, English novelist Dorothy L. Sayers described ringing as a "passion that finds its satisfaction in mathematical completeness and mechanical perfection. "Ringers, she added, are "filled with the <t>solemn</t> intoxication that comes of intricate ritual faultlessly performed. ""Ringing does become a bit of an obsession, "admits Stephanie Pattenden, master of the band at St. Mary Abbot and one of England's best female ringers.

Senses:
1. definition=dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises | synonyms=grave, sedate, sober | examples=a grave God-fearing man; a quiet sedate nature
2. definition=characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions | synonyms=earnest, sincere | examples=both sides were deeply in earnest, even passionate; an entirely sincere and cruel tyrant

reasoning_content:
*   Context: A passage about bell ringing. The specific sentence is: "Ringers, she added, are 'filled with the <t>solemn</t> intoxication that comes of intricate ritual faultlessly performed.'"
    *   Target word: "solemn"
    *   Senses provided:
        1.  Dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises (synonyms: grave, sedate, sober).
        2.  Characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions (synonyms: earnest, sincere).

    *   The phrase is "solemn intoxication that comes of intricate ritual faultlessly performed."
    *   "Intoxication" here is used metaphorically to mean a state of intense excitement or absorption.
    *   "Intricate ritual faultlessly performed" suggests a sense of gravity, dignity, and seriousness associated with the tradition and the precision of the act.
    *   Is it "dignified and somber" (Sense 1) or "firm and humorless belief in opinions" (Sense 2)?
    *   The context of a "ritual" and "mathematical completeness" points towards a sense of gravity, dignity, and formal seriousness rather than a stubborn belief in an opinion.

    *   Sense 1: Dignified, somber, grave. This fits the mood of a ritual and the formal nature of bell ringing described.
    *   Sense 2: Earnest, sincere, firm belief in opinions. This doesn't quite fit "intoxication that comes of intricate ritual."

    *   The word "solemn" in "solemn intoxication" describes the *quality* of the feeling derived from the ritual. It's a serious, dignified, almost religious-like intensity. This aligns better with Sense 1 (dignified and somber).

    *   Wait, let me re-read Sense 2: "characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions". This is more about being "earnest".
    *   Sense 1: "dignified and somber in manner or character".
    *   In the phrase "solemn intoxication", the intoxication is not "humorless belief in opinions", but rather a state of being that is grave, dignified, and serious.

    *   Sense 1: Grave, sedate, sober.
    *   Sense 2: Earnest, sincere.
    *   "Solemn intoxication" suggests a state of being that is serious and dignified.

    *   Let's look at the context again: "passion that finds its satisfaction in mathematical completeness and mechanical perfection."
    *   The "solemn intoxication" is the feeling of achieving that perfection through ritual.
    *   This feels more like the "dignified and somber" (Sense 1) aspect of a ritual than the "earnest belief in opinions" (Sense 2).

    *   Sense 1: dignified and somber.
    *   Sense 2: earnest, sincere.
    *   "Solemn" in the context of ritual is almost always Sense 1.

    *   Sense 1: dignified and somber in manner or character...
    *   Sense 2: characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions...
    *   The "intoxication" is described as "solemn". This means the feeling itself is dignified and serious.

    *   Is it "earnest" (Sense 2)? "Earnest intoxication" doesn't sound right. "Dignified/grave intoxication" (Sense 1) fits the ritualistic context better.

    *   Sense 1 is the most appropriate.


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

Context: No one speaks, and the snaking of the ropes seems to make as much sound as the bells themselves, muffled by the ceiling. Totally absorbed, the ringers stare straight ahead, using peripheral vision (they call it "rope-sight ") to watch the other ropes and thus time their pulls. Far above in the belfry, the huge bronze bells, mounted on wheels, swing madly through a full 360 degrees, starting and ending, surprisingly, in the inverted, or mouth-up position. Skilled ringers use their wrists to advance or retard the next swing, so that one bell can swap places with another in the following change. In a well-known detective-story involving church bells, English novelist Dorothy L. Sayers described ringing as a "passion that finds its satisfaction in mathematical completeness and mechanical perfection. "Ringers, she added, are "filled with the solemn intoxication that <t>comes</t> of intricate ritual faultlessly performed. ""Ringing does become a bit of an obsession, "admits Stephanie Pattenden, master of the band at St. Mary Abbot and one of England's best female ringers.

Senses:
1. definition=move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody | synonyms=come up | examples=He came singing down the road; Come with me to the Casbah
2. definition=reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress | synonyms=arrive, get | examples=She arrived home at 7 o'clock; She didn't get to Chicago until after midnight
3. definition=come to pass; arrive, as in due course | examples=The first success came three days later; It came as a shock
4. definition=reach or enter a state, relation, condition, use, or position | examples=The water came to a boil; We came to understand the true meaning of life
5. definition=to be the product or result | synonyms=follow | examples=Melons come from a vine; Understanding comes from experience
6. definition=be found or available | examples=These shoes come in three colors; The furniture comes unassembled
7. definition=come forth | synonyms=issue forth | examples=A scream came from the woman's mouth; His breath came hard
8. definition=be a native of | synonyms=hail | examples=She hails from Kalamazoo
9. definition=extend or reach | examples=The water came up to my waist; The sleeves come to your knuckles
10. definition=exist or occur in a certain point in a series | examples=Next came the student from France
11. definition=cover a certain distance | examples=She came a long way
12. definition=come under, be classified or included | synonyms=fall | examples=fall into a category; This comes under a new heading
13. definition=happen as a result | examples=Nothing good will come of this
14. definition=add up in number or quantity | synonyms=total, number, add up, amount | examples=The bills amounted to $2,000; The bill came to $2,000
15. definition=develop into | synonyms=add up, amount | examples=This idea will never amount to anything; nothing came of his grandiose plans
16. definition=be received | synonyms=come in | examples=News came in of the massacre in Rwanda
17. definition=come to one's mind; suggest itself | synonyms=occur | examples=It occurred to me that we should hire another secretary; A great idea then came to her
18. definition=come from; be connected by a relationship of blood, for example | synonyms=derive, descend | examples=She was descended from an old Italian noble family; he comes from humble origins
19. definition=proceed or get along | synonyms=do, fare, make out, get along | examples=How is she doing in her new job?; How are you making out in graduate school?
20. definition=experience orgasm | examples=she could not come because she was too upset
21. definition=have a certain priority | examples=My family comes first

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...filled with the solemn intoxication that <t>comes</t> of intricate ritual faultlessly performed."
    *   Target word: "comes"
    *   Phrase: "intoxication that comes of intricate ritual faultlessly performed."

    *   The sentence says that the "solemn intoxication" is a result of "intricate ritual faultlessly performed."
    *   In other words: Intoxication results from the ritual.

    *   1: move toward (No)
    *   2: reach a destination (No)
    *   3: come to pass (No)
    *   4: reach or enter a state (No)
    *   5: to be the product or result (Example: "Understanding comes from experience") - *Strong candidate.*
    *   6: be found or available (No)
    *   7: come forth (No)
    *   8: be a native of (No)
    *   9: extend or reach (No)
    *   10: exist or occur in a series (No)
    *   11: cover a distance (No)
    *   12: be classified (No)
    *   13: happen as a result (Example: "Nothing good will come of this") - *Strong candidate.*
    *   14: add up in number (No)
    *   15: develop into (No)
    *   16: be received (No)
    *   17: come to mind (No)
    *   18: be connected by blood (No)
    *   19: proceed or get along (No)
    *   20: experience orgasm (No)
    *   21: have priority (No)

    *   Sense 5: "to be the product or result" (Example: "Understanding comes from experience").
    *   Sense 13: "happen as a result" (Example: "Nothing good will come of this").

    *   The phrase is "comes of".
    *   Sense 5 uses "come from" in its example ("Melons come from a vine").
    *   Sense 13 uses "come of" in its example ("Nothing good will come of this").
    *   Let's look at the meaning again: "intoxication that comes of intricate ritual". This means the intoxication is the result of the ritual.
    *   "Come of" is a phrasal verb often meaning "to result from".
    *   Sense 13 specifically uses "come of" in the example.
    *   Sense 5 says "to be the product or result" and uses "come from".

    *   "Come of" (Sense 13) usually refers to an outcome or consequence (often negative or uncertain, but not always).
    *   "Come from" (Sense 5) usually refers to origin or source.
    *   In the context "intoxication that comes of intricate ritual", the intoxication is the result/outcome of the ritual.
    *   Wait, let's re-examine Sense 5: "to be the product or result".
    *   Let's re-examine Sense 13: "happen as a result".

    *   "Nothing good will come of this" (Sense 13) -> Resulting from a situation.
    *   "Understanding comes from experience" (Sense 5) -> Resulting from a source.

    *   "Intoxication that comes of intricate ritual" -> The ritual is the source/cause, and the intoxication is the result.

    *   Is "come of" more aligned with 13 or 5?
    *   Actually, "come of" is the specific idiom for "result from".
    *   Let's check if "come of" is used in Sense 5. Sense 5 says "come from".
    *   Let's check if "come of" is used in Sense 13. Sense 13 says "come of".

    *   Context: "intoxication that comes of intricate ritual"
    *   Sense 13: "happen as a result" (Example: "Nothing good will come of this")
    *   Sense 5: "to be the product or result" (Example: "Understanding comes from experience")

    *   Wait, "comes of" in the context "comes of intricate ritual" is almost identical in structure to "come of this" in Sense 13.
    *   However, "intoxication" is a state/feeling (a product), whereas "nothing good" is an outcome.
    *   Let's look at the definitions again.
    *   Sense 5: "to be the product or result"
    *   Sense 13: "happen as a result"

    *   If I say "Success comes of hard work," is that Sense 5 or 13?
    *   "Success comes from hard work" (Sense 5)
    *   "Success comes of hard work" (Less common, but means the same).

    *   Let's look at the specific phrasing "comes of".
    *   In many dictionaries, "come of" means "to result from".
    *   Sense 13: "happen as a result" (Example: "Nothing good will come of this").
    *   Sense 5: "to be the product or result" (Example: "Understanding comes from experience").

    *   Actually, "comes of" in "intoxication that comes of intricate ritual" means the intoxication *results from* the ritual.
    *   Looking at the examples:
        Sense 5: "Understanding comes from experience" (Source/Product)
        Sense 13: "Nothing good will come of this" (Outcome/Consequence)

    *   "Intoxication" is more like "Understanding" (a state/product) than "Nothing good" (an outcome).
    *   But the preposition "of" is used in the context and in Sense 13, while "from" is used in Sense 5.

    *   Let's search for "come of" vs "come from".
    *   "Come of" often means "to be the result of" (e.g., "What will come of this?").
    *   "Come from" often means "to originate in" (e.g., "It comes from the heart").

    *   In the sentence "intoxication that comes of intricate ritual", the intoxication is the result.
    *   Let's re-read Sense 13: "happen as a result".
    *   Let's re-read Sense 5: "to be the product or result".

    *   Wait, "intoxication" doesn't "happen" as a result; it "is" the result.
    *   Let's look at Sense 13 again: "Nothing good will come of this." (Nothing good will happen as a result).
    *   Let's look at Sense 5 again: "Understanding comes from experience." (Understanding is the product of experience).

    *   "Intoxication that comes of intricate ritual" -> Intoxication is the product of intricate ritual.

    *   Wait, let me double-check the preposition "of" again.
    *   "Come of" can mean "result from".
    *   Example: "It comes of a desire to help." (It results from a desire to help).
    *   This matches "intoxication that comes of intricate ritual."

    *   Now, is that Sense 5 or Sense 13?
    *   Sense 5: "to be the product or result"
    *   Sense 13: "happen as a result"

    *   "Intoxication" is a noun describing a state. "Nothing good" is a noun phrase describing an outcome.
    *   "Understanding" is a noun describing a state.

    *   If the phrase was "intoxication that comes *from* intricate ritual", it would be Sense 5.
    *   Since it is "comes *of*", and Sense 13 specifically uses "come of" in its example, Sense 13 is very tempting.

    *   Let's re-evaluate Sense 13: "happen as a result".
    *   Does "intoxication" *happen* as a result? Yes, the feeling of intoxication happens.

    *   Let's re-evaluate Sense 5: "to be the product or result".
    *   Is "intoxication" the *product* of the ritual? Yes.

    *   Let's look at the examples again.
    *   Sense 5: "Melons come from a vine; Understanding comes from experience"
    *   Sense 13: "Nothing good will come of this"

    *   The phrase "come of" is very specifically linked to Sense 13 in the provided list.
    *   Let's check if "come of" can mean "be the product of".
    *   Yes, "come of" and "come from" are often interchangeable when meaning "result from".

    *   Wait, let me look at the senses one more time.
    *   Sense 5: "to be the product or result"
    *   Sense 13: "happen as a result"

    *   Is there a subtle difference?
    *   "Nothing good will come of this" (The outcome will not be good).
    *   "Intoxication that comes of intricate ritual" (The result is intoxication).

    *   Actually, "come of" is often used when the result is an outcome of a situation.
    *   "What came of the meeting?" (What was the result/outcome?)
    *   "Intoxication that comes of intricate ritual" (The intoxication is the outcome of the ritual).

    *   Let's compare:
        "Understanding comes from experience" (Sense 5)
        "Intoxication comes of ritual" (Context)
        "Nothing good will come of this" (Sense 13)

    *   The structure "comes of [something]" is exactly what's in the context and Sense 13.
    *   The structure "comes from [something]" is what's in Sense 5.

    *   Let's double-check if "come of" can be Sense 5.
    *   If Sense 5 is "to be the product or result", and "come of" means "to result from", then it fits.
    *   But if Sense 13 is "happen as a result" and the example is "come of", it's a stronger match for the *phrasing*.

    *   Let's think about the meaning again.
    *   "Intoxication that comes of intricate ritual"
    *   Does the intoxication *happen* as a result (13) or *is it the product* of the ritual (5)?
    *   It's both. But "come of" is the key.

    *   Let's search for "come of" in a dictionary.
    *   Merriam-Webster: "come of" (phrasal verb) - to result from.
    *   Oxford: "come of" - to happen as a result of something.

    *   If Oxford says "happen as a result of something" and Sense 13 says "happen as a result", then Sense 13 is the most likely answer.

    *   Context: "intoxication that comes of intricate ritual"
    *   Sense 13: "happen as a result" | example: "Nothing good will come of this"
    *   Sense 5: "to be the product or result" | example: "Understanding comes from experience"

    *   The use of "of" instead of "from" strongly points to Sense 13.

    *   Wait, let me re-read Sense 13 again. "happen as a result".
    *   "Nothing good will come of this" -> "Nothing good will happen as a result of this."
    *   "Intoxication that comes of intricate ritual" -> "Intoxication that happens as a result of intricate ritual."
    *   This fits perfectly.


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

Context: No one speaks, and the snaking of the ropes seems to make as much sound as the bells themselves, muffled by the ceiling. Totally absorbed, the ringers stare straight ahead, using peripheral vision (they call it "rope-sight ") to watch the other ropes and thus time their pulls. Far above in the belfry, the huge bronze bells, mounted on wheels, swing madly through a full 360 degrees, starting and ending, surprisingly, in the inverted, or mouth-up position. Skilled ringers use their wrists to advance or retard the next swing, so that one bell can swap places with another in the following change. In a well-known detective-story involving church bells, English novelist Dorothy L. Sayers described ringing as a "passion that finds its satisfaction in mathematical completeness and mechanical perfection. "Ringers, she added, are "filled with the solemn intoxication that comes of intricate <t>ritual</t> faultlessly performed. ""Ringing does become a bit of an obsession, "admits Stephanie Pattenden, master of the band at St. Mary Abbot and one of England's best female ringers.

Senses:
1. definition=any customary observance or practice | synonyms=rite
2. definition=the prescribed procedure for conducting religious ceremonies
3. definition=stereotyped behavior

reasoning_content:
*   Context: A passage about bell ringing (change ringing). It describes the technical skill, the focus of the ringers, and a quote by Dorothy L. Sayers describing it as a "passion that finds its satisfaction in mathematical completeness and mechanical perfection" and "the solemn intoxication that comes of intricate ritual faultlessly performed."
    *   Target word: "ritual"
    *   Senses:
        1.  any customary observance or practice (synonym: rite)
        2.  the prescribed procedure for conducting religious ceremonies
        3.  stereotyped behavior

    *   The context describes bell ringing as a highly skilled, precise, and almost obsessive activity.
    *   The quote mentions "mathematical completeness," "mechanical perfection," and "intricate ritual faultlessly performed."
    *   While bell ringing often happens in churches (religious setting), the focus here is on the *act* of ringing itself—the patterns, the timing, the technique—rather than a specific religious ceremony or liturgy.
    *   Sense 2 refers to the *procedure for conducting religious ceremonies* (like a liturgy or a mass). Bell ringing is a practice associated with the church, but the "intricate ritual" here refers to the complex patterns and precise movements of the ringers.
    *   Sense 3 refers to "stereotyped behavior," which usually has a negative or psychological connotation (like OCD or repetitive habits).
    *   Sense 1 refers to "any customary observance or practice." This fits best because bell ringing is a traditional practice with specific, customary ways of being performed.

    *   Is it a religious ceremony procedure (Sense 2)? No, the "ritual" is the act of ringing the bells in a specific sequence, not the religious service itself.
    *   Is it stereotyped behavior (Sense 3)? No, it's a skilled art/hobby.
    *   Is it a customary observance or practice (Sense 1)? Yes. The "intricate ritual" refers to the complex, traditional practice of change ringing.

    *   The word "ritual" here is used to describe the complex, traditional, and precise practice of bell ringing. This aligns most closely with "any customary observance or practice."


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

Context: No one speaks, and the snaking of the ropes seems to make as much sound as the bells themselves, muffled by the ceiling. Totally absorbed, the ringers stare straight ahead, using peripheral vision (they call it "rope-sight ") to watch the other ropes and thus time their pulls. Far above in the belfry, the huge bronze bells, mounted on wheels, swing madly through a full 360 degrees, starting and ending, surprisingly, in the inverted, or mouth-up position. Skilled ringers use their wrists to advance or retard the next swing, so that one bell can swap places with another in the following change. In a well-known detective-story involving church bells, English novelist Dorothy L. Sayers described ringing as a "passion that finds its satisfaction in mathematical completeness and mechanical perfection. "Ringers, she added, are "filled with the solemn intoxication that comes of intricate ritual faultlessly <t>performed</t>. ""Ringing does become a bit of an obsession, "admits Stephanie Pattenden, master of the band at St. Mary Abbot and one of England's best female ringers.

Senses:
1. definition=carry out or perform an action | synonyms=execute, do | examples=John did the painting, the weeding, and he cleaned out the gutters; the skater executed a triple pirouette
2. definition=perform a function | examples=Who will perform the wedding?
3. definition=give a performance (of something) | examples=Horowitz is performing at Carnegie Hall tonight; We performed a popular Gilbert and Sullivan opera
4. definition=get (something) done | synonyms=do | examples=I did my job

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...filled with the solemn intoxication that comes of intricate ritual faultlessly <t>performed</t>."
    *   Target word: "performed"
    *   Contextual meaning: The "intricate ritual" (of bell ringing) is being carried out or executed.

    *   Sense 1: carry out or perform an action | synonyms=execute, do | examples=John did the painting... the skater executed a triple pirouette.
    *   Sense 2: perform a function | examples=Who will perform the wedding? (Wait, "perform the wedding" is more like officiating/carrying out a ceremony).
    *   Sense 3: give a performance (of something) | examples=Horowitz is performing at Carnegie Hall tonight; We performed a popular Gilbert and Sullivan opera.
    *   Sense 4: get (something) done | synonyms=do | examples=I did my job.

    *   The "ritual" is a set of actions.
    *   "Faultlessly performed" means the actions were carried out exactly as they should be.
    *   Sense 1 (carry out or perform an action/execute) fits well.
    *   Sense 2 (perform a function) is usually about a role or a specific official act (like a wedding). While a ritual is a ceremony, "performing a ritual" is more about the execution of the steps.
    *   Sense 3 (give a performance) usually refers to an artistic show for an audience. While bell ringing can be a performance, the context here is about the "intricate ritual" and "mathematical completeness," suggesting the *execution* of the task rather than a public show.
    *   Sense 4 (get something done) is too generic/colloquial ("I did my job").

    *   "Intricate ritual faultlessly performed" $\approx$ "Intricate ritual faultlessly executed/carried out."
    *   This aligns most closely with Sense 1.

    *   Sense 1: carry out or perform an action (execute, do).
    *   Sense 2: perform a function (e.g., perform a wedding).
    *   Sense 3: give a performance (e.g., perform an opera).
    *   Sense 4: get something done (e.g., do my job).

    Comparing Sense 1 and Sense 2: "Perform a wedding" is a specific type of ritual/ceremony. However, "performing a ritual" in the sense of executing a series of complex steps (like the bell ringing described) fits "carry out or perform an action" (Sense 1) very well.

    Wait, let's look at Sense 1's example: "the skater executed a triple pirouette". A triple pirouette is a specific, technical action. A ritual is a series of technical actions.

    Let's look at Sense 3 again: "give a performance". The text mentions "mathematical completeness and mechanical perfection," which sounds more like the *execution* of a task than a *theatrical performance*.

    Sense 1 seems the most accurate.


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

Context: Totally absorbed, the ringers stare straight ahead, using peripheral vision (they call it "rope-sight ") to watch the other ropes and thus time their pulls. Far above in the belfry, the huge bronze bells, mounted on wheels, swing madly through a full 360 degrees, starting and ending, surprisingly, in the inverted, or mouth-up position. Skilled ringers use their wrists to advance or retard the next swing, so that one bell can swap places with another in the following change. In a well-known detective-story involving church bells, English novelist Dorothy L. Sayers described ringing as a "passion that finds its satisfaction in mathematical completeness and mechanical perfection. "Ringers, she added, are "filled with the solemn intoxication that comes of intricate ritual faultlessly performed. ""Ringing does <t>become</t> a bit of an obsession, "admits Stephanie Pattenden, master of the band at St. Mary Abbot and one of England's best female ringers. It is a passion that usually stays in the tower, however.

Senses:
1. definition=enter or assume a certain state or condition | synonyms=go, get | examples=He became annoyed when he heard the bad news; It must be getting more serious
2. definition=undergo a change or development | synonyms=turn | examples=The water turned into ice; Her former friend became her worst enemy
3. definition=come into existence | examples=What becomes has duration
4. definition=enhance the appearance of | synonyms=suit | examples=Mourning becomes Electra; This behavior doesn't suit you!

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "Ringing does <t>become</t> a bit of an obsession," admits Stephanie Pattenden...
    *   Target word: "become"
    *   Meaning in context: Ringing (the activity) turns into or starts to be an obsession. It describes a state or condition that the activity takes on for the person.

    *   Sense 1: "enter or assume a certain state or condition" (e.g., "He became annoyed").
    *   Sense 2: "undergo a change or development" (e.g., "The water turned into ice").
    *   Sense 3: "come into existence" (e.g., "What becomes has duration").
    *   Sense 4: "enhance the appearance of" (e.g., "Mourning becomes Electra").

    *   Sense 4 is about aesthetics/suitability. Not applicable.
    *   Sense 3 is about existence/ontology. Not applicable.
    *   Sense 2 is about a transformation from one thing to another (water $\rightarrow$ ice).
    *   Sense 1 is about assuming a state or condition (annoyed, serious).

    *   "Ringing does become a bit of an obsession."
    *   Is it a transformation (Sense 2) or assuming a state (Sense 1)?
    *   Usually, "become [adjective/noun phrase describing a state]" fits Sense 1.
    *   Example 1: "He became annoyed" (state of annoyance).
    *   Example 2: "The water turned into ice" (physical change of state/substance).
    *   "Become an obsession" is very similar to "become annoyed" or "become serious" in that it describes the nature or state of the activity/experience.

    *   Sense 1: enter or assume a certain state or condition.
    *   Sense 2: undergo a change or development.
    *   In "become an obsession," the activity of ringing is assuming the state of being an obsession.

    *   Wait, let's look at Sense 1 again: "He became annoyed" (adjective). "It must be getting more serious" (adjective).
    *   Let's look at Sense 2 again: "The water turned into ice" (noun). "Her former friend became her worst enemy" (noun).
    *   "Obsession" is a noun.
    *   Does "become an obsession" fit "undergo a change or development" (Sense 2) or "assume a certain state or condition" (Sense 1)?
    *   Actually, "become an obsession" is more about the *state* of the activity.
    *   Let's re-evaluate Sense 1 vs Sense 2.
    *   Sense 1: "He became annoyed" (state).
    *   Sense 2: "The water turned into ice" (transformation).
    *   Is ringing *turning into* an obsession, or is it *assuming the state* of being an obsession?
    *   Usually, "become + noun" (where the noun is a role or a state) is categorized under "assume a state/condition" or "undergo a change".
    *   Let's look at the synonyms. Sense 1: go, get. Sense 2: turn.
    *   "Ringing does get to be a bit of an obsession" (Sense 1).
    *   "Ringing does turn into a bit of an obsession" (Sense 2).
    *   Both are close. However, "become an obsession" is a very common way to describe a state.
    *   Let's look at the examples for Sense 1 again: "He became annoyed", "getting more serious". These are adjectives.
    *   Let's look at the examples for Sense 2 again: "water turned into ice", "friend became her worst enemy". These are nouns.
    *   "Obsession" is a noun.
    *   Therefore, Sense 2 ("undergo a change or development") fits the grammatical pattern (become + noun) and the meaning (changing from a hobby to an obsession) better than Sense 1 (which uses adjectives in its examples).

    *   Wait, "become an obsession" isn't necessarily a physical transformation like water to ice. It's more of a state.
    *   Let's re-read Sense 1: "enter or assume a certain state or condition".
    *   Is "an obsession" a state or condition? Yes.
    *   Is "worst enemy" a state or condition? Yes.
    *   Is "ice" a state or condition? It's a substance.
    *   Let's look at the synonyms again. "Go, get" for Sense 1. "Turn" for Sense 2.
    *   "Ringing gets to be an obsession" vs "Ringing turns into an obsession".
    *   Actually, in many dictionaries, "become" followed by a noun (like "became a doctor" or "became an obsession") is often grouped with "undergo a change/development".
    *   But "become annoyed" (Sense 1) is "assume a state".
    *   Let's compare "become an obsession" with "become her worst enemy". Both involve a change in the relationship/nature of the thing.
    *   Let's compare "become an obsession" with "become annoyed". Both describe a state.
    *   Looking at the provided senses:
        1. enter or assume a certain state or condition.
        2. undergo a change or development.
    *   "Ringing does become a bit of an obsession." This means it *develops* into an obsession.
    *   If I say "He became a teacher," that's a change/development (Sense 2).
    *   If I say "He became sad," that's assuming a state (Sense 1).
    *   "An obsession" is a noun. "Become an obsession" is similar to "become a teacher" or "become an enemy".

    *   Sense 1: assume a state (usually adjectives).
    *   Sense 2: undergo a change/development (usually nouns).
    *   "Obsession" is a noun.
    *   Therefore, Sense 2 is the most likely fit.

    *   Wait, let me double-check. Is "obsession" a state? Yes.
    *   "He became an obsession for her." (He is the object).
    *   "Ringing became an obsession." (Ringing is the subject).
    *   This means the activity of ringing developed into something that is an obsession.
    *   This fits "undergo a change or development" (Sense 2).

    *   Sense 1: "He became annoyed" (adjective).
    *   Sense 2: "The water turned into ice" (noun), "friend became her worst enemy" (noun).
    *   "Ringing became an obsession" (noun).
    *   The pattern matches Sense 2.


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

Context: Totally absorbed, the ringers stare straight ahead, using peripheral vision (they call it "rope-sight ") to watch the other ropes and thus time their pulls. Far above in the belfry, the huge bronze bells, mounted on wheels, swing madly through a full 360 degrees, starting and ending, surprisingly, in the inverted, or mouth-up position. Skilled ringers use their wrists to advance or retard the next swing, so that one bell can swap places with another in the following change. In a well-known detective-story involving church bells, English novelist Dorothy L. Sayers described ringing as a "passion that finds its satisfaction in mathematical completeness and mechanical perfection. "Ringers, she added, are "filled with the solemn intoxication that comes of intricate ritual faultlessly performed. ""Ringing does become a bit of an <t>obsession</t>, "admits Stephanie Pattenden, master of the band at St. Mary Abbot and one of England's best female ringers. It is a passion that usually stays in the tower, however.

Senses:
1. definition=an irrational motive for performing trivial or repetitive actions, even against your will | synonyms=compulsion | examples=her compulsion to wash her hands repeatedly
2. definition=an unhealthy and compulsive preoccupation with something or someone | synonyms=fixation

reasoning_content:
*   Context: A passage about bell ringing. It describes the focus, skill, and passion involved. Stephanie Pattenden, a master ringer, says, "Ringing does become a bit of an obsession," but adds that it's a passion that usually stays in the tower.
    *   Target word: "obsession"
    *   Senses provided:
        1.  Irrational motive for performing trivial or repetitive actions, even against your will (compulsion).
        2.  An unhealthy and compulsive preoccupation with something or someone (fixation).

    *   The context describes bell ringing as a "passion that finds its satisfaction in mathematical completeness and mechanical perfection" and a "solemn intoxication."
    *   Stephanie Pattenden calls it an "obsession," but qualifies it as a "passion that usually stays in the tower."
    *   Is it a "compulsion" to perform trivial/repetitive actions against one's will (Sense 1)? No. Bell ringing is a skilled hobby/passion, not a clinical compulsion like OCD hand-washing.
    *   Is it an "unhealthy and compulsive preoccupation" (Sense 2)? While "unhealthy" might be a strong word, in common usage, "obsession" in this context refers to a deep, all-consuming interest or fixation on a hobby.

    *   Sense 1 is very specific to OCD-like behaviors (compulsions).
    *   Sense 2 is a broader preoccupation/fixation.
    *   In the context of a hobby or passion, "obsession" usually aligns with Sense 2 (fixation/preoccupation), even if the "unhealthy" part of the definition is slightly exaggerated for the specific instance of bell ringing. However, compared to Sense 1, Sense 2 is the only one that fits.

    *   The speaker is describing a deep passion. "Obsession" here means they spend a lot of time and thought on it. This is a preoccupation/fixation.


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

Context: Totally absorbed, the ringers stare straight ahead, using peripheral vision (they call it "rope-sight ") to watch the other ropes and thus time their pulls. Far above in the belfry, the huge bronze bells, mounted on wheels, swing madly through a full 360 degrees, starting and ending, surprisingly, in the inverted, or mouth-up position. Skilled ringers use their wrists to advance or retard the next swing, so that one bell can swap places with another in the following change. In a well-known detective-story involving church bells, English novelist Dorothy L. Sayers described ringing as a "passion that finds its satisfaction in mathematical completeness and mechanical perfection. "Ringers, she added, are "filled with the solemn intoxication that comes of intricate ritual faultlessly performed. ""Ringing does become a bit of an obsession, "<t>admits</t> Stephanie Pattenden, master of the band at St. Mary Abbot and one of England's best female ringers. It is a passion that usually stays in the tower, however.

Senses:
1. definition=declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of | synonyms=acknowledge | examples=He admitted his errors; She acknowledged that she might have forgotten
2. definition=allow to enter; grant entry to | synonyms=allow in, let in, intromit | examples=We cannot admit non-members into our club building; This pipe admits air
3. definition=allow participation in or the right to be part of; permit to exercise the rights, functions, and responsibilities of | synonyms=let in, include | examples=admit someone to the profession; She was admitted to the New Jersey Bar
4. definition=admit into a group or community | synonyms=accept, take, take on | examples=accept students for graduate study; We'll have to vote on whether or not to admit a new member
5. definition=afford possibility | synonyms=allow | examples=This problem admits of no solution; This short story allows of several different interpretations
6. definition=give access or entrance to | examples=The French doors admit onto the yard
7. definition=have room for; hold without crowding | synonyms=accommodate, hold | examples=This hotel can accommodate 250 guests; The theater admits 300 people
8. definition=serve as a means of entrance | examples=This ticket will admit one adult to the show

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "Ringing does become a bit of an obsession," <t>admits</t> Stephanie Pattenden...
    *   The word "admits" is used here as a reporting verb for a statement Stephanie Pattenden is making about her hobby (ringing bells) becoming an obsession.

    *   Sense 1: declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of (synonym: acknowledge).
    *   Sense 2: allow to enter; grant entry to.
    *   Sense 3: allow participation in or the right to be part of.
    *   Sense 4: admit into a group or community.
    *   Sense 5: afford possibility.
    *   Sense 6: give access or entrance to.
    *   Sense 7: have room for; hold without crowding.
    *   Sense 8: serve as a means of entrance.

    *   Stephanie Pattenden is acknowledging that ringing bells can be an obsession. This fits perfectly with "declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of" (Sense 1).

    *   Sense 1: "He admitted his errors" $\approx$ "Ringing does become a bit of an obsession," admits Stephanie. (Matches)
    *   Senses 2-8 all relate to physical entry, membership, or possibility, which do not fit the context of speaking/acknowledging a fact.