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

Context: "As I experienced it during this trial, I think there's a real danger that the inclusion of new technology in the courtroom is affecting an individual's fair-trial rights," said Thomas J. Ullmann, Mr. Hayes's chief defense lawyer. The trial judge, Jon C. Blue of State Superior Court, tersely rejected the claims in a ruling last week, saying that the news media were "carefully controlled" and that there was no evidence the jury was driven by passion. But that is not likely to be the last word on the issue. For decades, appeals courts have recognized that coverage of notorious cases can raise questions about a trial's fairness. In a landmark 1966 ruling, the United States Supreme Court overturned the conviction of a Cleveland osteopath, Dr. Sam Sheppard, for the murder of his wife, saying in its decision, Sheppard v. Maxwell, that there was a "carnival atmosphere at trial" because of the news media. The crime is believed by some to have been the <t>inspiration</t> for the television show and the movie "The Fugitive." Some lawyers said appeals courts reviewing Mr. Hayes's conviction half a century later might be intrigued by the argument that new rules could be necessary to govern ways of communicating from courtrooms unimagined at the time of Dr. Sheppard's case.

Senses:
1. definition=arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity
2. definition=a product of your creative thinking and work | synonyms=brainchild | examples=he had little respect for the inspirations of other artists; after years of work his brainchild was a tangible reality
3. definition=a sudden intuition as part of solving a problem
4. definition=(theology) a special influence of a divinity on the minds of human beings | synonyms=divine guidance | examples=they believe that the books of Scripture were written under divine guidance
5. definition=arousing to a particular emotion or action | synonyms=stirring
6. definition=the act of inhaling; the drawing in of air (or other gases) as in breathing | synonyms=inhalation, aspiration, intake, breathing in

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "The crime is believed by some to have been the <t>inspiration</t> for the television show and the movie 'The Fugitive.'"
    *   Target word: "inspiration"

    *   Sense 1: Arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity (the *process* of being inspired).
    *   Sense 2: A product of your creative thinking and work (the *source* or *basis* for a creative work; brainchild).
    *   Sense 3: A sudden intuition as part of solving a problem (an "aha!" moment).
    *   Sense 4: (Theology) Divine guidance.
    *   Sense 5: Arousing to a particular emotion or action (stirring).
    *   Sense 6: The act of inhaling (breathing).

    *   The sentence says the crime was the "inspiration" for a TV show and movie.
    *   This means the crime served as the basis, the source, or the catalyst for the creative work ("The Fugitive").
    *   Looking at the senses:
        *   Sense 1 is the *state* of being inspired.
        *   Sense 2 is the *product* or the *source* (brainchild/basis). While "brainchild" usually refers to the result, the definition "a product of your creative thinking and work" can be tricky. Let's re-evaluate.
        *   Wait, let's look at Sense 1 again: "arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity".
        *   Let's look at Sense 2 again: "a product of your creative thinking and work".
        *   Actually, usually, when something is "the inspiration for" something else, it's the *source* that aroused the creativity.
        *   Let's check if there's a better fit.
        *   Sense 1: "arousal of the mind..." (The crime aroused the mind of the creator).
        *   Sense 2: "a product of your creative thinking..." (The crime isn't the product; the show is).
        *   Wait, let me re-read the senses provided.
        *   Sense 1: arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity.
        *   Sense 2: a product of your creative thinking and work.
        *   Sense 3: sudden intuition.
        *   Sense 4: divine guidance.
        *   Sense 5: arousing to a particular emotion or action.
        *   Sense 6: inhaling.

    *   "The crime is believed by some to have been the inspiration for the television show..."
    *   In this usage, "inspiration" refers to the thing that *provided* the stimulus for the creative work.
    *   Does Sense 1 fit? "arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity". If the crime *was* the inspiration, it was the *cause* of the arousal.
    *   Does Sense 2 fit? "a product of your creative thinking". No, the crime wasn't a product of the creator's thinking.
    *   Let's look at common dictionary definitions for "inspiration" when used as "the inspiration for [a book/movie]".
    *   Merriam-Webster: "something that inspires" (the stimulus).
    *   Oxford: "the process of being mentally stimulated to do or create something."
    *   Looking at the provided senses again:
        1. arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity.
        2. a product of your creative thinking and work.
        3. a sudden intuition.
        4. divine guidance.
        5. arousing to a particular emotion or action.
        6. inhaling.

    *   If the crime is the "inspiration", it is the thing that *caused* the "arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity".
    *   Sense 1 describes the *state* or the *process* of being inspired.
    *   Sense 2 describes the *result* (the brainchild).
    *   Wait, let me re-read Sense 1: "arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity".
    *   If I say "The sunset was the inspiration for the painting," the sunset is the *source* of the arousal.
    *   Is there a sense missing? Or is Sense 1 intended to cover the source as well?
    *   Let's re-examine Sense 2: "a product of your creative thinking and work". This definitely doesn't fit "the crime".
    *   Let's re-examine Sense 1: "arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity".
    *   Actually, in many thesauri/dictionaries, "inspiration" can mean "the person or thing that inspires".
    *   If the provided options are limited to these six, Sense 1 is the closest, as it relates to the creative stimulus.

    *   Sense 1: Arousal of the mind... (The stimulus/process)
    *   Sense 2: Product of creative thinking... (The result)
    *   Sense 3: Sudden intuition... (The "aha" moment)
    *   Sense 4: Divine guidance... (Theology)
    *   Sense 5: Arousing to emotion... (Stirring)
    *   Sense 6: Inhaling... (Breathing)

    The crime is the *source* of the creative impulse. This fits best under the umbrella of "arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity" (Sense 1), even if the definition is slightly shifted from the *process* to the *source* of the process.

    *Self-Correction:* Let me double-check Sense 2 again. "a product of your creative thinking and work | synonyms=brainchild". If the crime was the "inspiration", it is definitely not the "brainchild". The *show* is the brainchild.

    Therefore, Sense 1 is the only one that relates to the creative spark/stimulus.

    *   "The crime is believed by some to have been the inspiration for the television show..."
    *   Crime -> (stimulates) -> Creator's mind -> (results in) -> Show.
    *   The crime is the *source* of the inspiration.
    *   Sense 1: "arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity".
    *   This is the most logical fit among the choices.


attempt_kind: initial

status: success

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

Context: The trial judge, Jon C. Blue of State Superior Court, tersely rejected the claims in a ruling last week, saying that the news media were "carefully controlled" and that there was no evidence the jury was driven by passion. But that is not likely to be the last word on the issue. For decades, appeals courts have recognized that coverage of notorious cases can raise questions about a trial's fairness. In a landmark 1966 ruling, the United States Supreme Court overturned the conviction of a Cleveland osteopath, Dr. Sam Sheppard, for the murder of his wife, saying in its decision, Sheppard v. Maxwell, that there was a "carnival atmosphere at trial" because of the news media. The crime is believed by some to have been the inspiration for the television show and the movie "The Fugitive." Some lawyers said appeals courts reviewing Mr. Hayes's <t>conviction</t> half a century later might be intrigued by the argument that new rules could be necessary to govern ways of communicating from courtrooms unimagined at the time of Dr. Sheppard's case. "There is a general reason for concern about the impact of the new media" in high-profile trials, said John J. Donohue III, a Stanford Law School professor who studied the Connecticut death penalty and wrote a report that said it was arbitrarily enforced.

Senses:
1. definition=an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence | synonyms=strong belief, article of faith
2. definition=(criminal law) a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed | synonyms=judgment of conviction, condemnation, sentence | examples=the conviction came as no surprise

finish_reason: stop

role: assistant

reasoning_content:
*   Context: A legal text discussing a trial judge, appeals courts, a landmark Supreme Court ruling (Sheppard v. Maxwell), and the potential for appeals courts to review "Mr. Hayes's conviction".
    *   Target word: "conviction" (marked with <t></t>).
    *   Sentence: "Some lawyers said appeals courts reviewing Mr. Hayes's <t>conviction</t> half a century later might be intrigued by the argument..."

    *   Sense 1: An unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence (strong belief, article of faith).
    *   Sense 2: (Criminal law) A final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed (judgment of conviction, condemnation, sentence).

    *   The context is entirely legal (trial judge, Superior Court, jury, appeals courts, Supreme Court, overturned the conviction, criminal case).
    *   "Mr. Hayes's conviction" refers to the legal judgment that he was guilty of a crime.
    *   This matches Sense 2 perfectly.

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

Context: The trial judge, Jon C. Blue of State Superior Court, tersely rejected the claims in a ruling last week, saying that the news media were "carefully controlled" and that there was no evidence the jury was driven by passion. But that is not likely to be the last word on the issue. For decades, appeals courts have recognized that coverage of notorious cases can raise questions about a trial's fairness. In a landmark 1966 ruling, the United States Supreme Court overturned the conviction of a Cleveland osteopath, Dr. Sam Sheppard, for the murder of his wife, saying in its decision, Sheppard v. Maxwell, that there was a "carnival atmosphere at trial" because of the news media. The crime is believed by some to have been the inspiration for the television show and the movie "The Fugitive." Some lawyers said appeals courts reviewing Mr. Hayes's conviction <t>half</t> a century later might be intrigued by the argument that new rules could be necessary to govern ways of communicating from courtrooms unimagined at the time of Dr. Sheppard's case. "There is a general reason for concern about the impact of the new media" in high-profile trials, said John J. Donohue III, a Stanford Law School professor who studied the Connecticut death penalty and wrote a report that said it was arbitrarily enforced.

Senses:
1. definition=one of two equal parts of a divisible whole | synonyms=one-half | examples=half a loaf; half an hour
2. definition=one of two divisions into which some games or performances are divided: the two divisions are separated by an interval

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...Some lawyers said appeals courts reviewing Mr. Hayes's conviction <t>half</t> a century later might be intrigued..."
    *   Target word: "half"
    *   Phrase: "half a century later"

    *   Sense 1: "one of two equal parts of a divisible whole" (e.g., half a loaf, half an hour).
    *   Sense 2: "one of two divisions into which some games or performances are divided" (e.g., first half of a football game).

    *   "Half a century" refers to 50 years (half of 100 years).
    *   This fits the definition of "one of two equal parts of a divisible whole" (where the whole is a century).
    *   It does not fit the definition of a game or performance division.

    *   Sense 1 is the correct match.


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

Context: The trial judge, Jon C. Blue of State Superior Court, tersely rejected the claims in a ruling last week, saying that the news media were "carefully controlled" and that there was no evidence the jury was driven by passion. But that is not likely to be the last word on the issue. For decades, appeals courts have recognized that coverage of notorious cases can raise questions about a trial's fairness. In a landmark 1966 ruling, the United States Supreme Court overturned the conviction of a Cleveland osteopath, Dr. Sam Sheppard, for the murder of his wife, saying in its decision, Sheppard v. Maxwell, that there was a "carnival atmosphere at trial" because of the news media. The crime is believed by some to have been the inspiration for the television show and the movie "The Fugitive." Some lawyers said appeals courts reviewing Mr. Hayes's conviction half a <t>century</t> later might be intrigued by the argument that new rules could be necessary to govern ways of communicating from courtrooms unimagined at the time of Dr. Sheppard's case. "There is a general reason for concern about the impact of the new media" in high-profile trials, said John J. Donohue III, a Stanford Law School professor who studied the Connecticut death penalty and wrote a report that said it was arbitrarily enforced.

Senses:
1. definition=a period of 100 years
2. definition=ten 10s | synonyms=hundred, 100, C, one C

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...appeals courts reviewing Mr. Hayes's conviction half a <t>century</t> later might be intrigued..."
    *   Target word: "century"
    *   Senses:
        1.  a period of 100 years
        2.  ten 10s | synonyms=hundred, 100, C, one C

    *   The phrase "half a century later" refers to a period of time (50 years).
    *   Sense 1: "a period of 100 years" fits perfectly as a measure of time.
    *   Sense 2: "ten 10s" or "hundred" usually refers to a quantity/number rather than a duration of time (though they are mathematically the same, "century" in the context of time is specifically Sense 1).

    *   Sense 1 is the standard definition for a 100-year period.
    *   Sense 2 is more about the number 100.

    *   The context is clearly about time passing since 1966.
    *   Therefore, Sense 1 is correct.


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

Context: The trial judge, Jon C. Blue of State Superior Court, tersely rejected the claims in a ruling last week, saying that the news media were "carefully controlled" and that there was no evidence the jury was driven by passion. But that is not likely to be the last word on the issue. For decades, appeals courts have recognized that coverage of notorious cases can raise questions about a trial's fairness. In a landmark 1966 ruling, the United States Supreme Court overturned the conviction of a Cleveland osteopath, Dr. Sam Sheppard, for the murder of his wife, saying in its decision, Sheppard v. Maxwell, that there was a "carnival atmosphere at trial" because of the news media. The crime is believed by some to have been the inspiration for the television show and the movie "The Fugitive." Some lawyers said appeals courts reviewing Mr. Hayes's conviction half a century later might be intrigued by the <t>argument</t> that new rules could be necessary to govern ways of communicating from courtrooms unimagined at the time of Dr. Sheppard's case. "There is a general reason for concern about the impact of the new media" in high-profile trials, said John J. Donohue III, a Stanford Law School professor who studied the Connecticut death penalty and wrote a report that said it was arbitrarily enforced.

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

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...Some lawyers said appeals courts reviewing Mr. Hayes's conviction half a century later might be intrigued by the <t>argument</t> that new rules could be necessary to govern ways of communicating from courtrooms unimagined at the time of Dr. Sheppard's case."
    *   Target word: "argument"

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

    *   The sentence says: "...intrigued by the argument that new rules could be necessary to govern ways of communicating..."
    *   Here, "argument" refers to the specific claim or assertion being made (that new rules are necessary).
    *   Is it a "contentious speech act" (Sense 2)? No.
    *   Is it a "discussion/debate" (Sense 3)? No, it's the *point* being made within a potential discussion.
    *   Is it a "summary of a plot" (Sense 4)? No.
    *   Is it a "computer science parameter" (Sense 5)? No.
    *   Is it a "math variable" (Sense 6)? No.
    *   Is it a "course of reasoning" (Sense 7) or a "fact or assertion offered as evidence" (Sense 1)?

    *   Sense 1: "a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true"
    *   Sense 7: "a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning"

    Looking at the context: "...the argument that new rules could be necessary..."
    This is a specific assertion/claim being put forward to the court. While it implies a line of reasoning, the phrase "the argument that [proposition]" typically aligns with a claim or assertion (Sense 1).

    Let's re-evaluate Sense 7. Sense 7 is more about the *process* or the *structure* of the reasoning ("I can't follow your line of reasoning").
    Sense 1 is more about the *assertion* itself ("it was a strong argument that his hypothesis was true").

    In the context "the argument that new rules could be necessary", it is an assertion being offered to the court.

    *   Sense 1: "a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true" -> "the assertion that new rules could be necessary" (Fits well).
    *   Sense 7: "a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood" -> "the course of reasoning that new rules could be necessary" (Less natural, though close).

    Usually, in legal contexts, "the argument that X" refers to the specific claim/assertion being made.

    Wait, let me look at Sense 1 again: "a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true".
    And Sense 7: "a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood".

    If the lawyers are presenting a case, they are presenting a "line of reasoning" (Sense 7) or a "claim/assertion" (Sense 1).
    "The argument that [clause]" is a very common way to introduce a specific assertion.

    Let's compare:
    "The argument that the earth is flat" -> Assertion (Sense 1).
    "His argument for the theory was complex" -> Course of reasoning (Sense 7).

    In the text: "...intrigued by the argument that new rules could be necessary..."
    This is the assertion itself.

    Sense 1: assertion offered as evidence.
    Sense 7: course of reasoning.

    The phrase "the argument that..." almost always introduces the assertion/proposition.

    Let's double-check Sense 3: "a discussion in which reasons are advanced". No, that's the debate itself.

    Sense 1 seems the most precise fit for "the argument that [proposition]".


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

Context: The trial judge, Jon C. Blue of State Superior Court, tersely rejected the claims in a ruling last week, saying that the news media were "carefully controlled" and that there was no evidence the jury was driven by passion. But that is not likely to be the last word on the issue. For decades, appeals courts have recognized that coverage of notorious cases can raise questions about a trial's fairness. In a landmark 1966 ruling, the United States Supreme Court overturned the conviction of a Cleveland osteopath, Dr. Sam Sheppard, for the murder of his wife, saying in its decision, Sheppard v. Maxwell, that there was a "carnival atmosphere at trial" because of the news media. The crime is believed by some to have been the inspiration for the television show and the movie "The Fugitive." Some lawyers said appeals courts reviewing Mr. Hayes's conviction half a century later might be intrigued by the argument that new <t>rules</t> could be necessary to govern ways of communicating from courtrooms unimagined at the time of Dr. Sheppard's case. "There is a general reason for concern about the impact of the new media" in high-profile trials, said John J. Donohue III, a Stanford Law School professor who studied the Connecticut death penalty and wrote a report that said it was arbitrarily enforced.

Senses:
1. definition=a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior | synonyms=regulation | examples=it was his rule to take a walk before breakfast; short haircuts were the regulation
2. definition=something regarded as a normative example | synonyms=convention, normal, pattern, formula | examples=the convention of not naming the main character; violence is the rule not the exception
3. definition=prescribed guide for conduct or action | synonyms=prescript
4. definition=(linguistics) a rule describing (or prescribing) a linguistic practice | synonyms=linguistic rule
5. definition=a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct | synonyms=principle | examples=their principles of composition characterized all their works
6. definition=the duration of a monarch's or government's power | examples=during the rule of Elizabeth
7. definition=dominance or power through legal authority | synonyms=dominion | examples=France held undisputed dominion over vast areas of Africa; the rule of Caesar
8. definition=directions that define the way a game or sport is to be conducted | examples=he knew the rules of chess
9. definition=any one of a systematic body of regulations defining the way of life of members of a religious order | examples=the rule of St. Dominic
10. definition=a rule or law concerning a natural phenomenon or the function of a complex system | synonyms=principle | examples=the principle of the conservation of mass; the principle of jet propulsion
11. definition=(mathematics) a standard procedure for solving a class of mathematical problems | synonyms=formula | examples=he determined the upper bound with Descartes' rule of signs; he gave us a general formula for attacking polynomials
12. definition=measuring stick consisting of a strip of wood or metal or plastic with a straight edge that is used for drawing straight lines and measuring lengths | synonyms=ruler

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...Some lawyers said appeals courts reviewing Mr. Hayes's conviction half a century later might be intrigued by the argument that new <t>rules</t> could be necessary to govern ways of communicating from courtrooms unimagined at the time of Dr. Sheppard's case."
    *   Target word: "rules"
    *   Contextual clues: "govern ways of communicating from courtrooms", "appeals courts", "necessary to govern".

    *   Sense 1: a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior (regulation).
    *   Sense 2: something regarded as a normative example (convention).
    *   Sense 3: prescribed guide for conduct or action (prescript).
    *   Sense 4: (linguistics) a rule describing/prescribing linguistic practice.
    *   Sense 5: a basic generalization accepted as true (principle).
    *   Sense 6: duration of a monarch's/government's power.
    *   Sense 7: dominance or power through legal authority (dominion).
    *   Sense 8: directions that define the way a game or sport is to be conducted.
    *   Sense 9: regulations for a religious order.
    *   Sense 10: rule/law concerning a natural phenomenon.
    *   Sense 11: (mathematics) standard procedure for solving problems.
    *   Sense 12: measuring stick (ruler).

    *   The context refers to "rules" that "govern ways of communicating from courtrooms".
    *   This sounds like legal regulations or prescribed guides for conduct within a legal setting.
    *   Sense 1 (regulation) and Sense 3 (prescribed guide for conduct or action) are close.
    *   Let's look closer at Sense 1: "a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior | synonyms=regulation".
    *   Let's look closer at Sense 3: "prescribed guide for conduct or action | synonyms=prescript".
    *   In a legal context, "rules" (like rules of court or rules of evidence) are formal regulations.
    *   Sense 1 mentions "regulation".
    *   Sense 3 mentions "prescribed guide for conduct or action".
    *   Usually, "rules of court" or "rules of procedure" are regulations.
    *   Let's re-evaluate Sense 1 vs Sense 3.
    *   Sense 1: "it was his rule to take a walk before breakfast" (personal habit) or "short haircuts were the regulation" (institutional requirement).
    *   Sense 3: "prescribed guide for conduct or action".
    *   Wait, let's look at the synonyms. Sense 1 has "regulation". Sense 3 has "prescript".
    *   In the context of "rules... to govern ways of communicating from courtrooms", these are formal regulations.
    *   Let's check if there's a better fit.
    *   Sense 1: "a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior".
    *   Sense 3: "prescribed guide for conduct or action".
    *   Actually, looking at common dictionary definitions (like Merriam-Webster or Oxford), "rules" in a legal sense (like rules of procedure) often fall under "regulation" or "prescribed guide".
    *   Let's compare Sense 1 and Sense 3 again.
    *   Sense 1: "a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior".
    *   Sense 3: "prescribed guide for conduct or action".
    *   "Govern ways of communicating" fits "prescribed guide for conduct or action" (Sense 3) or "regulation" (Sense 1).
    *   However, Sense 1's example "it was his rule to take a walk" is more about habit. "Short haircuts were the regulation" is more about a requirement.
    *   Sense 3 is very broad: "prescribed guide for conduct or action".
    *   Let's look at the context again: "new rules could be necessary to govern ways of communicating from courtrooms". These are formal, official rules.
    *   Looking at the provided senses, Sense 1 (regulation) seems more aligned with official rules than Sense 3 (prescript), although they are very similar.
    *   Wait, let me re-read Sense 1: "a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior". "Customarily" might imply habit.
    *   Let me re-read Sense 3: "prescribed guide for conduct or action". "Prescribed" implies an official order or rule.
    *   Legal rules are "prescribed".
    *   Let's check Sense 1 again. "Short haircuts were the regulation". This is a prescribed rule.
    *   Let's look at Sense 3 again. "prescribed guide for conduct or action".
    *   Actually, in many datasets of this type (like WordNet), Sense 1 is often "a rule or principle that governs behavior" and Sense 3 is "a prescribed guide for conduct".
    *   Let's search for "prescribed guide for conduct or action" (Sense 3). This is a very common definition for "rule" in the sense of a regulation.
    *   Let's search for "principle or condition that customarily governs behavior" (Sense 1).
    *   If I have to choose between "customarily governs" (1) and "prescribed guide" (3), "prescribed" fits the legal context of courtrooms much better.

    *   Context: "new rules could be necessary to govern ways of communicating from courtrooms"
    *   Sense 1: principle/condition that customarily governs behavior (regulation).
    *   Sense 3: prescribed guide for conduct or action (prescript).
    *   Legal rules are prescribed. They are not just customary.
    *   Therefore, Sense 3 is a stronger fit.

    *   Wait, let me double-check Sense 1 again. "short haircuts were the regulation". This is a prescribed rule.
    *   Let me double-check Sense 3 again. "prescribed guide for conduct or action".
    *   Is there a difference between a "regulation" and a "prescript"?
    *   A regulation is often a rule made and maintained by an authority.
    *   A prescript is an authoritative rule.
    *   Both fit. Let's look at the examples for Sense 1: "it was his rule to take a walk before breakfast" (habit) and "short haircuts were the regulation" (official rule).
    *   Sense 3 has no examples.
    *   Let's think about "rules of the court". These are prescribed guides for conduct.
    *   Let's look at Sense 1 again: "a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior". "Customarily" is the key word here. Legal rules aren't just customary; they are mandatory.
    *   Sense 3: "prescribed guide for conduct or action". "Prescribed" means laid down as a guide or rule. This fits perfectly.

    *   Sense 1: Customarily governs behavior.
    *   Sense 3: Prescribed guide for conduct or action.
    *   Legal rules are prescribed.

    *   Wait, let me look at the senses again.
    *   1. a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior | synonyms=regulation
    *   3. prescribed guide for conduct or action | synonyms=prescript
    *   In many contexts, "regulation" (Sense 1) is used for official rules.
    *   Let's re-read the context: "new rules could be necessary to govern ways of communicating from courtrooms".
    *   This is about creating new official regulations.
    *   If Sense 1's synonym is "regulation", it's a very strong candidate.
    *   If Sense 3's synonym is "prescript", it's also a strong candidate.
    *   Let's look at the examples for Sense 1 again: "it was his rule to take a walk before breakfast" (habit) and "short haircuts were the regulation" (official rule).
    *   This suggests Sense 1 covers both personal habits and official regulations.
    *   Let's look at Sense 3 again: "prescribed guide for conduct or action".
    *   This is almost identical to the definition of a regulation.
    *   Let me search for these specific definitions. They look like they come from a specific dictionary (possibly WordNet).
    *   In WordNet:
        *   rule (n): a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior (synonym: regulation)
        *   rule (n): prescribed guide for conduct or action (synonym: prescript)
    *   Wait, if I look at WordNet's "rule", the "prescribed guide for conduct or action" is often the more general term for a regulation.
    *   Let's re-examine the context: "new rules could be necessary to govern ways of communicating from courtrooms".
    *   These are not just "customary" (Sense 1), they are "prescribed" (Sense 3).
    *   Actually, looking at the examples for Sense 1 again, "short haircuts were the regulation" *is* a prescribed rule.
    *   This is tricky. Let's think about the most common usage. "Rules of the court" are prescribed guides for conduct.
    *   Let's try Sense 3. (Wait, let me search for the phrase "prescribed guide for conduct or action" and "rule").
    *   It seems Sense 3 is often used for formal rules.

    *   Sense 1: "a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior"
    *   Sense 3: "prescribed guide for conduct or action"
    *   "Customarily" in Sense 1 might be the distinguishing factor. Legal rules are not just customary; they are mandated.
    *   "Prescribed" in Sense 3 means "stipulated" or "laid down". This is exactly what legal rules are.

    *   Sense 1: "it was his rule to take a walk before breakfast" (habit)
    *   Sense 3: (no example)
    *   The "habit" example in Sense 1 strongly suggests that Sense 1 is more about personal or customary rules, whereas Sense 3 is about formal, prescribed rules.

    *   Context: "new rules could be necessary to govern ways of communicating from courtrooms"
    *   These are formal, prescribed rules.
    *   Sense 3: "prescribed guide for conduct or action".
    *   This fits best.


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

Context: The trial judge, Jon C. Blue of State Superior Court, tersely rejected the claims in a ruling last week, saying that the news media were "carefully controlled" and that there was no evidence the jury was driven by passion. But that is not likely to be the last word on the issue. For decades, appeals courts have recognized that coverage of notorious cases can raise questions about a trial's fairness. In a landmark 1966 ruling, the United States Supreme Court overturned the conviction of a Cleveland osteopath, Dr. Sam Sheppard, for the murder of his wife, saying in its decision, Sheppard v. Maxwell, that there was a "carnival atmosphere at trial" because of the news media. The crime is believed by some to have been the inspiration for the television show and the movie "The Fugitive." Some lawyers said appeals courts reviewing Mr. Hayes's conviction half a century later might be intrigued by the argument that new rules could be necessary to govern <t>ways</t> of communicating from courtrooms unimagined at the time of Dr. Sheppard's case. "There is a general reason for concern about the impact of the new media" in high-profile trials, said John J. Donohue III, a Stanford Law School professor who studied the Connecticut death penalty and wrote a report that said it was arbitrarily enforced.

Senses:
1. definition=how something is done or how it happens | synonyms=manner, mode, style, fashion | examples=her dignified manner; his rapid manner of talking
2. definition=how a result is obtained or an end is achieved | synonyms=means, agency | examples=a means of control; an example is the best agency of instruction
3. definition=a line leading to a place or point | synonyms=direction | examples=he looked the other direction; didn't know the way home
4. definition=the condition of things generally | examples=that's the way it is; I felt the same way
5. definition=a course of conduct | synonyms=path, way of life | examples=the path of virtue; we went our separate ways
6. definition=any artifact consisting of a road or path affording passage from one place to another | examples=he said he was looking for the way out
7. definition=a journey or passage | examples=they are on the way
8. definition=space for movement | synonyms=room, elbow room | examples=room to pass; make way for
9. definition=the property of distance in general | examples=it's a long way to Moscow; he went a long ways
10. definition=doing as one pleases or chooses | examples=if I had my way
11. definition=a general category of things; used in the expression `in the way of' | examples=they didn't have much in the way of clothing
12. definition=a portion of something divided into shares | examples=they split the loot three ways

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...new rules could be necessary to govern <t>ways</t> of communicating from courtrooms unimagined at the time of Dr. Sheppard's case."
    *   Target word: "ways" (plural of "way").
    *   Meaning in context: The methods or manners by which communication occurs from courtrooms (e.g., social media, live streaming, etc., as opposed to traditional reporting).

    *   Sense 1: how something is done or how it happens (manner, mode, style, fashion).
    *   Sense 2: how a result is obtained or an end is achieved (means, agency).
    *   Sense 3: a line leading to a place or point (direction).
    *   Sense 4: the condition of things generally.
    *   Sense 5: a course of conduct (path, way of life).
    *   Sense 6: any artifact consisting of a road or path.
    *   Sense 7: a journey or passage.
    *   Sense 8: space for movement.
    *   Sense 9: the property of distance in general.
    *   Sense 10: doing as one pleases or chooses.
    *   Sense 11: a general category of things (in the way of).
    *   Sense 12: a portion of something divided into shares.

    *   "ways of communicating" refers to the *methods* or *modes* of communication.
    *   Sense 1: "how something is done or how it happens" (manner, mode). This fits well.
    *   Sense 2: "how a result is obtained or an end is achieved" (means, agency). This also seems close.

    *   Sense 1 (manner/mode): "ways of communicating" $\approx$ "modes of communicating".
    *   Sense 2 (means/agency): "ways of communicating" $\approx$ "means of communicating".

    Let's look at the examples:
    *   Sense 1: "her dignified manner; his rapid manner of talking".
    *   Sense 2: "a means of control; an example is the best agency of instruction".

    In the context "ways of communicating from courtrooms", it refers to the *methods* or *modes* (like social media, internet, etc.) used to communicate. This is very similar to "means of communication".

    Wait, let's re-evaluate Sense 1 vs Sense 2.
    Sense 1 is more about the *style* or *manner* (how it's done).
    Sense 2 is more about the *instrument* or *method* used to achieve the result (means).

    "Ways of communicating" usually refers to the channels or methods (means).
    Example: "There are many ways of communicating" (email, phone, face-to-face). These are means.

    Let's check Sense 1 again: "how something is done or how it happens".
    If I say "the way he talks", that's Sense 1.
    If I say "the ways of communicating", I'm talking about the different methods available.

    Let's look at other dictionaries or common usage. "Ways of communicating" often maps to "means of communication".

    Let's re-read Sense 1: "how something is done or how it happens | synonyms=manner, mode, style, fashion".
    Let's re-read Sense 2: "how a result is obtained or an end is achieved | synonyms=means, agency".

    Is "communicating" the result being achieved? Yes, the act of communication is the result. The "ways" are the means to achieve that communication.

    However, "mode of communication" is a very common phrase, and "mode" is listed under Sense 1.

    Let's compare:
    - "The way he communicates" (Sense 1 - manner).
    - "The ways of communicating" (Sense 2 - means).

    In the text: "...new rules could be necessary to govern ways of communicating from courtrooms unimagined at the time..."
    This refers to *new technologies* or *new methods* (like Twitter, live-streaming) that didn't exist before. These are "means" of communication.

    Let's double-check Sense 1 again. "Mode" can mean "a way of doing something" or "a particular form of something".

    If we look at "means of communication", that is a standard phrase. "Ways of communicating" is a synonym for "means of communication".

    Let's look at the examples for Sense 2: "a means of control". "Ways of communicating" is very similar to "means of communication".

    Let's look at Sense 1 examples: "his rapid manner of talking". This is about the *style* of the talking, not the *method* (like phone vs. letter).

    The context "unimagined at the time of Dr. Sheppard's case" strongly suggests new *technologies* or *methods* (means), not just a new *style* of talking.

    Therefore, Sense 2 (means, agency) is a better fit than Sense 1 (manner, style).

    Wait, let me search for "ways of communicating" in a dictionary.
    Merriam-Webster: "way" (noun)
    1a: manner, mode (e.g., "the way he speaks")
    1b: means, method (e.g., "a way to solve the problem")

    In the provided senses:
    Sense 1: "how something is done or how it happens | synonyms=manner, mode, style, fashion"
    Sense 2: "how a result is obtained or an end is achieved | synonyms=means, agency"

    "Ways of communicating" = "Means of communicating".
    "Means" is explicitly listed in Sense 2.

    Let's re-verify.
    Sense 1: manner, mode, style, fashion.
    Sense 2: means, agency.

    If the text meant "the style in which people communicate", it would be Sense 1.
    If the text meant "the methods/tools used to communicate", it would be Sense 2.
    "unimagined at the time" implies new tools/methods (internet, etc.).

    Thus, Sense 2 is the most accurate.


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

Context: The trial judge, Jon C. Blue of State Superior Court, tersely rejected the claims in a ruling last week, saying that the news media were "carefully controlled" and that there was no evidence the jury was driven by passion. But that is not likely to be the last word on the issue. For decades, appeals courts have recognized that coverage of notorious cases can raise questions about a trial's fairness. In a landmark 1966 ruling, the United States Supreme Court overturned the conviction of a Cleveland osteopath, Dr. Sam Sheppard, for the murder of his wife, saying in its decision, Sheppard v. Maxwell, that there was a "carnival atmosphere at trial" because of the news media. The crime is believed by some to have been the inspiration for the television show and the movie "The Fugitive." Some lawyers said appeals courts reviewing Mr. Hayes's conviction half a century later might be intrigued by the argument that new rules could be necessary to govern ways of communicating from courtrooms unimagined at the time of Dr. Sheppard's <t>case</t>. "There is a general reason for concern about the impact of the new media" in high-profile trials, said John J. Donohue III, a Stanford Law School professor who studied the Connecticut death penalty and wrote a report that said it was arbitrarily enforced.

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

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...new rules could be necessary to govern ways of communicating from courtrooms unimagined at the time of Dr. Sheppard's <t>case</t>."
    *   The context discusses a trial judge, a ruling, appeals courts, a conviction, the United States Supreme Court, and a specific legal matter (Sheppard v. Maxwell).
    *   "Dr. Sheppard's case" refers to the legal proceedings surrounding the conviction of Dr. Sam Sheppard.

    *   1: occurrence/instance (e.g., case of bad judgment) - No.
    *   2: special set of circumstances/event (e.g., in which case) - No.
    *   3: comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy (lawsuit, suit, cause) - Yes, this fits perfectly.
    *   4: actual state of things (e.g., not the case) - No.
    *   5: portable container - No.
    *   6: person requiring professional services - No.
    *   7: person subjected to experimental procedures - No.
    *   8: problem requiring investigation (e.g., detective case) - While related, the context is specifically about the court proceedings (trial, conviction, Supreme Court ruling).
    *   9: statement of facts and reasons to support an argument - No.
    *   10: quantity in a case - No.
    *   11: grammatical case - No.
    *   12: state of mind (e.g., case of the jitters) - No.
    *   13: person of a specified kind (eccentric) - No.
    *   14: font/typeface - No.
    *   15: enveloping structure (biology) - No.
    *   16: housing/outer covering - No.
    *   17: frame around door/window - No.
    *   18: printing receptacle - No.
    *   19: pillowcase - No.
    *   20: display case - No.

    *   Sense 3: "a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy | synonyms=lawsuit, suit, cause, causa"
    *   The context mentions "trial judge," "ruling," "appeals courts," "conviction," and "Sheppard v. Maxwell." This clearly refers to a legal proceeding.

Sense 3 is the correct match.


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

Context: But that is not likely to be the last word on the issue. For decades, appeals courts have recognized that coverage of notorious cases can raise questions about a trial's fairness. In a landmark 1966 ruling, the United States Supreme Court overturned the conviction of a Cleveland osteopath, Dr. Sam Sheppard, for the murder of his wife, saying in its decision, Sheppard v. Maxwell, that there was a "carnival atmosphere at trial" because of the news media. The crime is believed by some to have been the inspiration for the television show and the movie "The Fugitive." Some lawyers said appeals courts reviewing Mr. Hayes's conviction half a century later might be intrigued by the argument that new rules could be necessary to govern ways of communicating from courtrooms unimagined at the time of Dr. Sheppard's case. "There is a general <t>reason</t> for concern about the impact of the new media" in high-profile trials, said John J. Donohue III, a Stanford Law School professor who studied the Connecticut death penalty and wrote a report that said it was arbitrarily enforced. Professor Donohue said some appeals judges might be intrigued by the idea that limiting instant communication from courtrooms might make trials fairer.

Senses:
1. definition=a rational motive for a belief or action | synonyms=ground | examples=the reason that war was declared; the grounds for their declaration
2. definition=an explanation of the cause of some phenomenon | examples=the reason a steady state was never reached was that the back pressure built up too slowly
3. definition=the capacity for rational thought or inference or discrimination | synonyms=understanding, intellect | examples=we are told that man is endowed with reason and capable of distinguishing good from evil
4. definition=the state of having good sense and sound judgment | synonyms=rationality, reasonableness | examples=his rationality may have been impaired; he had to rely less on reason than on rousing their emotions
5. definition=a justification for something existing or happening | synonyms=cause, grounds | examples=he had no cause to complain; they had good reason to rejoice
6. definition=a fact that logically justifies some premise or conclusion | examples=there is reason to believe he is lying

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "There is a general <t>reason</t> for concern about the impact of the new media" in high-profile trials...
    *   Target word: "reason"

    *   Sense 1: a rational motive for a belief or action (synonym: ground). Example: "the reason that war was declared".
    *   Sense 2: an explanation of the cause of some phenomenon. Example: "the reason a steady state was never reached...".
    *   Sense 3: the capacity for rational thought or inference or discrimination (synonym: understanding, intellect). Example: "man is endowed with reason".
    *   Sense 4: the state of having good sense and sound judgment (synonym: rationality, reasonableness). Example: "rely less on reason than on rousing their emotions".
    *   Sense 5: a justification for something existing or happening (synonym: cause, grounds). Example: "he had no cause to complain".
    *   Sense 6: a fact that logically justifies some premise or conclusion. Example: "there is reason to believe he is lying".

    *   The phrase is "There is a general reason for concern".
    *   This means there is a justification or a ground for being concerned.
    *   Let's compare Sense 1, 5, and 6.
        *   Sense 1: "a rational motive for a belief or action" (ground).
        *   Sense 5: "a justification for something existing or happening" (cause, grounds). Example: "he had no cause to complain".
        *   Sense 6: "a fact that logically justifies some premise or conclusion". Example: "there is reason to believe he is lying".

    *   "Reason for concern" is very similar to "cause for concern" or "grounds for concern".
    *   Sense 5: "a justification for something existing or happening" (synonyms: cause, grounds). Example: "he had no cause to complain".
    *   Sense 6: "a fact that logically justifies some premise or conclusion". Example: "there is reason to believe he is lying".
    *   Sense 1: "a rational motive for a belief or action".

    *   "Reason for concern" usually means there are grounds or a justification for feeling concerned.
    *   Looking at Sense 5: "a justification for something existing or happening" (synonyms: cause, grounds). "He had no cause to complain" is almost identical in structure to "There is a general reason for concern".
    *   Looking at Sense 6: "a fact that logically justifies some premise or conclusion". "There is reason to believe he is lying" is also similar.

    *   Sense 5: "a justification for something existing or happening" (synonyms: cause, grounds).
    *   Sense 6: "a fact that logically justifies some premise or conclusion".
    *   "Reason for concern" is more about the *justification* for the feeling of concern (Sense 5) than a specific *fact* justifying a *conclusion* (Sense 6), although they are close.
    *   Wait, let's re-read Sense 5: "a justification for something existing or happening". Concern is a state/feeling.
    *   Let's re-read Sense 6: "a fact that logically justifies some premise or conclusion". "There is reason to believe..."
    *   Actually, "reason for concern" is a very common idiom. Let's see if "cause for concern" fits Sense 5 better. Yes, "cause" is listed as a synonym for Sense 5.

    *   Sense 1: rational motive for a belief or action.
    *   Sense 5: justification for something existing or happening (cause, grounds).
    *   Sense 6: fact that logically justifies some premise or conclusion.

    "There is a general reason for concern" -> "There is a general justification/cause for concern."

    Comparing "reason to believe" (Sense 6) and "reason to complain" (Sense 5).
    "Reason for concern" is closer to "reason to complain" (justification for a feeling/state) than "reason to believe" (justification for a conclusion).

    Wait, let me double-check Sense 5 again: "a justification for something existing or happening | synonyms=cause, grounds | examples=he had no cause to complain; they had good reason to rejoice".
    "Reason for concern" fits perfectly here.

    Sense 1: "the reason that war was declared" (the motive/cause).
    Sense 2: "the reason a steady state was never reached" (the explanation).
    Sense 3: "man is endowed with reason" (intellect).
    Sense 4: "rely less on reason" (rationality).
    Sense 5: "no cause to complain" (justification).
    Sense 6: "reason to believe" (fact justifying a conclusion).

    "Reason for concern" = "Cause for concern" = "Justification for concern". This aligns best with Sense 5.


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

Context: But that is not likely to be the last word on the issue. For decades, appeals courts have recognized that coverage of notorious cases can raise questions about a trial's fairness. In a landmark 1966 ruling, the United States Supreme Court overturned the conviction of a Cleveland osteopath, Dr. Sam Sheppard, for the murder of his wife, saying in its decision, Sheppard v. Maxwell, that there was a "carnival atmosphere at trial" because of the news media. The crime is believed by some to have been the inspiration for the television show and the movie "The Fugitive." Some lawyers said appeals courts reviewing Mr. Hayes's conviction half a century later might be intrigued by the argument that new rules could be necessary to govern ways of communicating from courtrooms unimagined at the time of Dr. Sheppard's case. "There is a general reason for <t>concern</t> about the impact of the new media" in high-profile trials, said John J. Donohue III, a Stanford Law School professor who studied the Connecticut death penalty and wrote a report that said it was arbitrarily enforced. Professor Donohue said some appeals judges might be intrigued by the idea that limiting instant communication from courtrooms might make trials fairer.

Senses:
1. definition=something that interests you because it is important or affects you | examples=the safety of the ship is the captain's concern
2. definition=an anxious feeling | synonyms=care, fear | examples=care had aged him; they hushed it up out of fear of public reaction
3. definition=a feeling of sympathy for someone or something | examples=She felt strong concern for those less fortunate
4. definition=something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness | synonyms=worry, headache, vexation | examples=New York traffic is a constant concern; it's a major worry
5. definition=a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it | synonyms=business, business concern, business organization, business organisation | examples=he bought his brother's business; a small mom-and-pop business

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "There is a general reason for <t>concern</t> about the impact of the new media" in high-profile trials.
    *   The speaker (Professor Donohue) is discussing the potential negative impact of new media on the fairness of trials.
    *   The phrase "reason for concern" suggests that there is something worrying or causing anxiety about the situation.

    *   Sense 1: Something that interests you because it is important or affects you (e.g., "the safety of the ship is the captain's concern"). -> This is more about responsibility or relevance.
    *   Sense 2: An anxious feeling (e.g., "care had aged him"). -> This is the *feeling* of anxiety.
    *   Sense 3: A feeling of sympathy (e.g., "concern for those less fortunate"). -> This is empathy/compassion.
    *   Sense 4: Something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness (e.g., "New York traffic is a constant concern"). -> This is the *source* or the *existence* of a worry.
    *   Sense 5: A commercial or industrial enterprise (e.g., "a small mom-and-pop business"). -> This is a business.

    *   The sentence is "There is a general reason for concern about the impact of the new media".
    *   Does it mean a "reason for an anxious feeling" (Sense 2) or a "reason for something that causes anxiety" (Sense 4)?
    *   Usually, "reason for concern" refers to the existence of a worry or a source of anxiety.
    *   Let's look at the examples again.
        *   Sense 2: "care had aged him" (the feeling).
        *   Sense 4: "New York traffic is a constant concern" (the source of worry).
    *   In "reason for concern about the impact...", the "concern" is the worry/anxiety caused by the impact of new media.
    *   Wait, "reason for concern" often maps to "reason to be worried".
    *   If I say "There is reason for concern," I mean "There is reason to feel anxious."
    *   Let's re-evaluate Sense 2 vs Sense 4.
    *   Sense 2: "an anxious feeling".
    *   Sense 4: "something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness".
    *   In the sentence "There is a general reason for concern about the impact of the new media", is "concern" the *feeling* or the *source*?
    *   Actually, "concern" here is used as an uncountable noun meaning "worry" or "anxiety".
    *   Looking at Sense 4: "something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness | synonyms=worry, headache, vexation".
    *   Looking at Sense 2: "an anxious feeling | synonyms=care, fear".
    *   If we substitute:
        *   "There is a general reason for [an anxious feeling] about the impact..."
        *   "There is a general reason for [a source of anxiety] about the impact..."
    *   Actually, "reason for concern" is a very common idiom. It usually means there is a reason to be worried.
    *   Let's check the synonyms for Sense 4: "worry". "There is a general reason for worry about the impact..."
    *   Let's check the synonyms for Sense 2: "fear". "There is a general reason for fear about the impact..."
    *   Usually, "concern" in this context (professional/academic discussion about a problem) refers to the state of being worried or the existence of a problem that causes worry.
    *   Let's look at the examples for Sense 4 again: "New York traffic is a constant concern". Here, traffic is the concern.
    *   In the target sentence: "reason for concern about the impact". The "impact of the new media" is the thing causing the concern. So "concern" itself is the feeling or the state of worry.
    *   Wait, if "New York traffic is a constant concern", then "concern" = "source of anxiety".
    *   In "reason for concern about X", X is the source. So "concern" is the feeling/state.
    *   Let's re-read Sense 2: "an anxious feeling".
    *   Let's re-read Sense 4: "something or someone that causes anxiety".
    *   If the sentence was "The impact of new media is a concern", then "concern" would be Sense 4.
    *   But the sentence is "reason for concern about the impact". This means "reason to feel anxious about the impact".
    *   Therefore, "concern" here is the feeling of anxiety.

    *   "There is a general reason for concern about the impact..."
    *   Is "concern" the *feeling* (Sense 2) or the *thing causing the feeling* (Sense 4)?
    *   If I say "I have some concerns about this plan," those "concerns" are the specific things that worry me (Sense 4).
    *   If I say "There is cause for concern," it means there is a reason to be worried (Sense 2).
    *   Let's look at the phrasing "reason for concern".
    *   Oxford Learner's Dictionary:
        *   concern (noun):
            1.  something that interests you...
            2.  a feeling of worry... (e.g., "There is growing concern about the effects of...")
            3.  something that causes worry... (e.g., "The increase in crime is a major concern.")
    *   Comparing this to the provided senses:
        *   Sense 2: "an anxious feeling" (matches Oxford 2)
        *   Sense 4: "something or someone that causes anxiety" (matches Oxford 3)
    *   In "There is a general reason for concern about the impact...", "concern" is the feeling of worry. The "impact of the new media" is the thing causing it.
    *   Therefore, it is Sense 2.

    *   Wait, let me double-check. "There is a general reason for concern about the impact of the new media."
    *   If I replace "concern" with "worry" (Sense 4 synonym): "There is a general reason for worry about the impact..."
    *   If I replace "concern" with "fear" (Sense 2 synonym): "There is a general reason for fear about the impact..."
    *   Actually, "worry" can be both a feeling and a source.
    *   Let's look at the examples again.
    *   Sense 2: "care had aged him" (feeling).
    *   Sense 4: "New York traffic is a constant concern" (source).
    *   In "reason for concern about X", "concern" is the feeling/state of being worried.
    *   If the sentence were "The impact of new media is a concern", it would be Sense 4.
    *   Since it's "reason for concern about...", it's the feeling.

    *   Sense 2: an anxious feeling.
    *   Sense 4: something that causes anxiety.
    *   "Reason for [anxious feeling] about [the impact]". This makes perfect sense.
    *   "Reason for [something that causes anxiety] about [the impact]". This is redundant/clunky.

    *   Sense 2 is the most accurate.


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

Context: But that is not likely to be the last word on the issue. For decades, appeals courts have recognized that coverage of notorious cases can raise questions about a trial's fairness. In a landmark 1966 ruling, the United States Supreme Court overturned the conviction of a Cleveland osteopath, Dr. Sam Sheppard, for the murder of his wife, saying in its decision, Sheppard v. Maxwell, that there was a "carnival atmosphere at trial" because of the news media. The crime is believed by some to have been the inspiration for the television show and the movie "The Fugitive." Some lawyers said appeals courts reviewing Mr. Hayes's conviction half a century later might be intrigued by the argument that new rules could be necessary to govern ways of communicating from courtrooms unimagined at the time of Dr. Sheppard's case. "There is a general reason for concern about the <t>impact</t> of the new media" in high-profile trials, said John J. Donohue III, a Stanford Law School professor who studied the Connecticut death penalty and wrote a report that said it was arbitrarily enforced. Professor Donohue said some appeals judges might be intrigued by the idea that limiting instant communication from courtrooms might make trials fairer.

Senses:
1. definition=the striking of one body against another
2. definition=a forceful consequence; a strong effect | synonyms=wallop | examples=the book had an important impact on my thinking; the book packs a wallop
3. definition=influencing strongly | synonyms=impingement, encroachment | examples=they resented the impingement of American values on European culture
4. definition=the violent interaction of individuals or groups entering into combat | synonyms=shock | examples=the armies met in the shock of battle

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "There is a general reason for concern about the <t>impact</t> of the new media" in high-profile trials...
    *   Target word: "impact"
    *   Surrounding text: Discusses the influence of news media on trial fairness, citing a historical case (Sheppard v. Maxwell) and the potential need for new rules regarding communication from courtrooms.

    *   Sense 1: "the striking of one body against another" (Physical collision).
    *   Sense 2: "a forceful consequence; a strong effect" (Influence/effect).
    *   Sense 3: "influencing strongly" (Impingement/encroachment).
    *   Sense 4: "the violent interaction of individuals or groups entering into combat" (Military shock).

    *   The context is about how "new media" affects the fairness of high-profile trials.
    *   It's not a physical collision (Sense 1).
    *   It's not military combat (Sense 4).
    *   Comparing Sense 2 and Sense 3:
        *   Sense 2: "a forceful consequence; a strong effect" (e.g., "the book had an important impact on my thinking").
        *   Sense 3: "influencing strongly" (synonyms: impingement, encroachment).
    *   In the phrase "impact of the new media," the speaker is referring to the *effect* or *consequence* that new media has on the trial process. This aligns perfectly with Sense 2. Sense 3 focuses more on encroachment or infringement.

    *   The word "impact" here means the effect or influence of new media on the trials.
    *   Sense 2 matches this definition.


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

Context: But that is not likely to be the last word on the issue. For decades, appeals courts have recognized that coverage of notorious cases can raise questions about a trial's fairness. In a landmark 1966 ruling, the United States Supreme Court overturned the conviction of a Cleveland osteopath, Dr. Sam Sheppard, for the murder of his wife, saying in its decision, Sheppard v. Maxwell, that there was a "carnival atmosphere at trial" because of the news media. The crime is believed by some to have been the inspiration for the television show and the movie "The Fugitive." Some lawyers said appeals courts reviewing Mr. Hayes's conviction half a century later might be intrigued by the argument that new rules could be necessary to govern ways of communicating from courtrooms unimagined at the time of Dr. Sheppard's case. "There is a general reason for concern about the impact of the new media" in high-profile <t>trials</t>, said John J. Donohue III, a Stanford Law School professor who studied the Connecticut death penalty and wrote a report that said it was arbitrarily enforced. Professor Donohue said some appeals judges might be intrigued by the idea that limiting instant communication from courtrooms might make trials fairer.

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

reasoning_content:
*   Context: A text discussing court cases, appeals courts, convictions, the Supreme Court, "carnival atmosphere at trial," "courtrooms," and "high-profile trials."
    *   Target word: "trials" (marked with `<t></t>`).
    *   Specific sentence: "There is a general reason for concern about the impact of the new media" in high-profile <t>trials</t>, said John J. Donohue III...

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

    *   The context is explicitly legal: "appeals courts," "conviction," "Supreme Court," "courtrooms," "judges."
    *   The word "trials" refers to the legal proceedings to determine guilt or innocence.
    *   This matches Sense 4 perfectly.


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

Context: But that is not likely to be the last word on the issue. For decades, appeals courts have recognized that coverage of notorious cases can raise questions about a trial's fairness. In a landmark 1966 ruling, the United States Supreme Court overturned the conviction of a Cleveland osteopath, Dr. Sam Sheppard, for the murder of his wife, saying in its decision, Sheppard v. Maxwell, that there was a "carnival atmosphere at trial" because of the news media. The crime is believed by some to have been the inspiration for the television show and the movie "The Fugitive." Some lawyers said appeals courts reviewing Mr. Hayes's conviction half a century later might be intrigued by the argument that new rules could be necessary to govern ways of communicating from courtrooms unimagined at the time of Dr. Sheppard's case. "There is a general reason for concern about the impact of the new media" in high-profile trials, said John J. Donohue III, a Stanford Law School professor who studied the <t>Connecticut</t> death penalty and wrote a report that said it was arbitrarily enforced. Professor Donohue said some appeals judges might be intrigued by the idea that limiting instant communication from courtrooms might make trials fairer.

Senses:
1. definition=a New England state; one of the original 13 colonies | synonyms=Nutmeg State, Constitution State, CT
2. definition=a river in the northeastern United States; flows south from northern New Hampshire along the border between New Hampshire and Vermont and through Massachusetts and Connecticut where it empties into Long Island Sound | synonyms=Connecticut River
3. definition=one of the British colonies that formed the United States

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...said John J. Donohue III, a Stanford Law School professor who studied the <t>Connecticut</t> death penalty and wrote a report that said it was arbitrarily enforced."
    *   Target word: "Connecticut"
    *   Senses:
        1.  A New England state (CT).
        2.  A river in the northeastern US.
        3.  One of the British colonies.

    *   The phrase is "the Connecticut death penalty".
    *   Death penalty laws are established by states (or national governments).
    *   In this context, "Connecticut" refers to the state of Connecticut.

    *   Sense 1: a New England state. (Matches)
    *   Sense 2: a river. (Does not match - rivers don't have death penalties)
    *   Sense 3: one of the British colonies. (Does not match - the context is about a modern law professor and current/recent legal issues, not colonial history).

Sense 1 is the correct one.


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

Context: But that is not likely to be the last word on the issue. For decades, appeals courts have recognized that coverage of notorious cases can raise questions about a trial's fairness. In a landmark 1966 ruling, the United States Supreme Court overturned the conviction of a Cleveland osteopath, Dr. Sam Sheppard, for the murder of his wife, saying in its decision, Sheppard v. Maxwell, that there was a "carnival atmosphere at trial" because of the news media. The crime is believed by some to have been the inspiration for the television show and the movie "The Fugitive." Some lawyers said appeals courts reviewing Mr. Hayes's conviction half a century later might be intrigued by the argument that new rules could be necessary to govern ways of communicating from courtrooms unimagined at the time of Dr. Sheppard's case. "There is a general reason for concern about the impact of the new media" in high-profile trials, said John J. Donohue III, a Stanford Law School professor who studied the Connecticut death penalty and wrote a <t>report</t> that said it was arbitrarily enforced. Professor Donohue said some appeals judges might be intrigued by the idea that limiting instant communication from courtrooms might make trials fairer.

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

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...John J. Donohue III, a Stanford Law School professor who studied the Connecticut death penalty and wrote a <t>report</t> that said it was arbitrarily enforced."
    *   Target word: "report"

    *   Sense 1: A written document describing findings of an individual or group (study, written report).
    *   Sense 2: The act of informing by verbal report (account).
    *   Sense 3: A short account of the news (news report, story).
    *   Sense 4: A sharp explosive sound (gunshot).
    *   Sense 5: A written evaluation of a student (report card).
    *   Sense 6: An essay/assignment (composition, paper).
    *   Sense 7: General public estimation (reputation).

    *   The context says Professor Donohue "studied the Connecticut death penalty and wrote a report that said it was arbitrarily enforced."
    *   This describes a formal document based on a study/research.
    *   This matches Sense 1: "a written document describing the findings of some individual or group".

    *   Sense 2 (verbal/account) - No, he *wrote* it.
    *   Sense 3 (news story) - No, it's based on a study by a professor, not a news snippet.
    *   Sense 4 (sound) - No.
    *   Sense 5 (student report card) - No.
    *   Sense 6 (student essay) - No, he's a professor conducting a study.
    *   Sense 7 (reputation) - No.


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

Context: For decades, appeals courts have recognized that coverage of notorious cases can raise questions about a trial's fairness. In a landmark 1966 ruling, the United States Supreme Court overturned the conviction of a Cleveland osteopath, Dr. Sam Sheppard, for the murder of his wife, saying in its decision, Sheppard v. Maxwell, that there was a "carnival atmosphere at trial" because of the news media. The crime is believed by some to have been the inspiration for the television show and the movie "The Fugitive." Some lawyers said appeals courts reviewing Mr. Hayes's conviction half a century later might be intrigued by the argument that new rules could be necessary to govern ways of communicating from courtrooms unimagined at the time of Dr. Sheppard's case. "There is a general reason for concern about the impact of the new media" in high-profile trials, said John J. Donohue III, a Stanford Law School professor who studied the Connecticut death penalty and wrote a report that said it was arbitrarily enforced. Professor Donohue said some <t>appeals</t> judges might be intrigued by the idea that limiting instant communication from courtrooms might make trials fairer. The Twitter issue is just one of many outlined by Mr. Hayes's lawyers that are likely to be argued for years, delaying an execution.

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

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "Professor Donohue said some <t>appeals</t> judges might be intrigued by the idea that limiting instant communication from courtrooms might make trials fairer."
    *   Target word: "appeals" (used as an adjective modifying "judges").
    *   Surrounding context: "appeals courts", "overturned the conviction", "Supreme Court", "reviewing Mr. Hayes's conviction", "courtrooms", "trials".

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

    *   The word "appeals" in "appeals judges" refers to judges who hear cases on appeal (legal proceedings to review lower court decisions).
    *   This aligns perfectly with Sense 3.


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

Context: For decades, appeals courts have recognized that coverage of notorious cases can raise questions about a trial's fairness. In a landmark 1966 ruling, the United States Supreme Court overturned the conviction of a Cleveland osteopath, Dr. Sam Sheppard, for the murder of his wife, saying in its decision, Sheppard v. Maxwell, that there was a "carnival atmosphere at trial" because of the news media. The crime is believed by some to have been the inspiration for the television show and the movie "The Fugitive." Some lawyers said appeals courts reviewing Mr. Hayes's conviction half a century later might be intrigued by the argument that new rules could be necessary to govern ways of communicating from courtrooms unimagined at the time of Dr. Sheppard's case. "There is a general reason for concern about the impact of the new media" in high-profile trials, said John J. Donohue III, a Stanford Law School professor who studied the Connecticut death penalty and wrote a report that said it was arbitrarily enforced. Professor Donohue said some appeals <t>judges</t> might be intrigued by the idea that limiting instant communication from courtrooms might make trials fairer. The Twitter issue is just one of many outlined by Mr. Hayes's lawyers that are likely to be argued for years, delaying an execution.

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

reasoning_content:
*   Context: A text discussing appeals courts, the Supreme Court, convictions, trial fairness, and legal arguments.
    *   Target word: "judges" (marked as `<t>judges</t>`).
    *   Sentence: "Professor Donohue said some appeals <t>judges</t> might be intrigued by the idea that limiting instant communication from courtrooms might make trials fairer."

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

    *   The word "judges" is preceded by "appeals".
    *   The context involves "appeals courts", "conviction", "courtrooms", and "trials".
    *   "Appeals judges" refers to the legal officials who preside over appeals courts.
    *   This matches Sense 1 perfectly.


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

Context: For decades, appeals courts have recognized that coverage of notorious cases can raise questions about a trial's fairness. In a landmark 1966 ruling, the United States Supreme Court overturned the conviction of a Cleveland osteopath, Dr. Sam Sheppard, for the murder of his wife, saying in its decision, Sheppard v. Maxwell, that there was a "carnival atmosphere at trial" because of the news media. The crime is believed by some to have been the inspiration for the television show and the movie "The Fugitive." Some lawyers said appeals courts reviewing Mr. Hayes's conviction half a century later might be intrigued by the argument that new rules could be necessary to govern ways of communicating from courtrooms unimagined at the time of Dr. Sheppard's case. "There is a general reason for concern about the impact of the new media" in high-profile trials, said John J. Donohue III, a Stanford Law School professor who studied the Connecticut death penalty and wrote a report that said it was arbitrarily enforced. Professor Donohue said some appeals judges might be intrigued by the <t>idea</t> that limiting instant communication from courtrooms might make trials fairer. The Twitter issue is just one of many outlined by Mr. Hayes's lawyers that are likely to be argued for years, delaying an execution.

Senses:
1. definition=the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about | synonyms=thought | examples=it was not a good idea; the thought never entered my mind
2. definition=your intention; what you intend to do | synonyms=mind | examples=he had in mind to see his old teacher; the idea of the game is to capture all the pieces
3. definition=a personal view | examples=he has an idea that we don't like him
4. definition=an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth | synonyms=estimate, estimation, approximation | examples=an estimate of what it would cost; a rough idea how long it would take
5. definition=(music) melodic subject of a musical composition | synonyms=theme, melodic theme, musical theme | examples=the theme is announced in the first measures; the accompanist picked up the idea and elaborated it

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "Professor Donohue said some appeals judges might be intrigued by the <t>idea</t> that limiting instant communication from courtrooms might make trials fairer."
    *   Target word: "idea"

    *   Sense 1: the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about (synonym: thought).
    *   Sense 2: your intention; what you intend to do (synonym: mind).
    *   Sense 3: a personal view.
    *   Sense 4: an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth (synonym: estimate).
    *   Sense 5: (music) melodic subject of a musical composition.

    *   The sentence says judges might be intrigued by the "idea that limiting instant communication from courtrooms might make trials fairer."
    *   Here, "idea" refers to a specific concept, thought, or proposition being presented for consideration.
    *   It's not an intention (Sense 2), a personal view/belief about someone (Sense 3 - though "personal view" is close, Sense 1 is more about the *content* of the thought/proposition), an estimate (Sense 4), or a musical theme (Sense 5).
    *   Comparing Sense 1 and Sense 3:
        *   Sense 1: "the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about" (e.g., "it was not a good idea").
        *   Sense 3: "a personal view" (e.g., "he has an idea that we don't like him").
    *   In the context, "the idea that limiting instant communication... might make trials fairer" is a proposition or a concept. This fits best with Sense 1 (the content of a thought/proposition).

    *   "the idea that [proposition]" is a very common way to introduce a thought or concept.
    *   Sense 1: "the content of cognition" fits perfectly.

    *   Sense 1: Content of cognition/thought. (Fits)
    *   Sense 2: Intention. (Doesn't fit)
    *   Sense 3: Personal view (usually a mistaken belief or a specific opinion about someone/something). (Less fit than 1)
    *   Sense 4: Estimate. (Doesn't fit)
    *   Sense 5: Music. (Doesn't fit)


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

Context: For decades, appeals courts have recognized that coverage of notorious cases can raise questions about a trial's fairness. In a landmark 1966 ruling, the United States Supreme Court overturned the conviction of a Cleveland osteopath, Dr. Sam Sheppard, for the murder of his wife, saying in its decision, Sheppard v. Maxwell, that there was a "carnival atmosphere at trial" because of the news media. The crime is believed by some to have been the inspiration for the television show and the movie "The Fugitive." Some lawyers said appeals courts reviewing Mr. Hayes's conviction half a century later might be intrigued by the argument that new rules could be necessary to govern ways of communicating from courtrooms unimagined at the time of Dr. Sheppard's case. "There is a general reason for concern about the impact of the new media" in high-profile trials, said John J. Donohue III, a Stanford Law School professor who studied the Connecticut death penalty and wrote a report that said it was arbitrarily enforced. Professor Donohue said some appeals judges might be intrigued by the idea that limiting instant <t>communication</t> from courtrooms might make trials fairer. The Twitter issue is just one of many outlined by Mr. Hayes's lawyers that are likely to be argued for years, delaying an execution.

Senses:
1. definition=the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information | synonyms=communicating | examples=they could not act without official communication from Moscow
2. definition=something that is communicated by or to or between people or groups
3. definition=a connection allowing access between persons or places | examples=how many lines of communication can there be among four people?; a secret passageway provided communication between the two rooms

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...limiting instant <t>communication</t> from courtrooms might make trials fairer."
    *   The sentence discusses the impact of "new media" (like Twitter) and the need for rules governing "ways of communicating from courtrooms."
    *   The specific phrase is "limiting instant communication from courtrooms."

    *   Sense 1: "the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information" (e.g., "official communication from Moscow").
    *   Sense 2: "something that is communicated by or to or between people or groups" (e.g., a message, a piece of information).
    *   Sense 3: "a connection allowing access between persons or places" (e.g., lines of communication, a passageway).

    *   "Instant communication from courtrooms" refers to the *act* or *process* of conveying information (via Twitter or other new media) from the courtroom to the outside world.
    *   It's not referring to a specific message (Sense 2).
    *   It's not referring to a physical connection or a specific line/passageway (Sense 3), although "lines of communication" is a common phrase, the context here is about the *activity* of sending information instantly.

    *   Sense 1 fits best: "the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information."

    *   Context: "limiting instant communication from courtrooms"
    *   Sense 1: "the activity of communicating" -> "limiting instant [activity of communicating] from courtrooms." (Fits perfectly).


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

Context: For decades, appeals courts have recognized that coverage of notorious cases can raise questions about a trial's fairness. In a landmark 1966 ruling, the United States Supreme Court overturned the conviction of a Cleveland osteopath, Dr. Sam Sheppard, for the murder of his wife, saying in its decision, Sheppard v. Maxwell, that there was a "carnival atmosphere at trial" because of the news media. The crime is believed by some to have been the inspiration for the television show and the movie "The Fugitive." Some lawyers said appeals courts reviewing Mr. Hayes's conviction half a century later might be intrigued by the argument that new rules could be necessary to govern ways of communicating from courtrooms unimagined at the time of Dr. Sheppard's case. "There is a general reason for concern about the impact of the new media" in high-profile trials, said John J. Donohue III, a Stanford Law School professor who studied the Connecticut death penalty and wrote a report that said it was arbitrarily enforced. Professor Donohue said some appeals judges might be intrigued by the idea that limiting instant communication from courtrooms might make <t>trials</t> fairer. The Twitter issue is just one of many outlined by Mr. Hayes's lawyers that are likely to be argued for years, delaying an execution.

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

reasoning_content:
*   Context: A text discussing appeals courts, convictions, the Supreme Court, "carnival atmosphere at trial," "high-profile trials," and making "trials fairer."
    *   Target word: "trials" (marked with `<t></t>`).
    *   Sentence: "Professor Donohue said some appeals judges might be intrigued by the idea that limiting instant communication from courtrooms might make <t>trials</t> fairer."

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

    *   The context mentions "appeals courts," "conviction," "Supreme Court," "courtrooms," and "fairness."
    *   The word "trials" refers to the legal proceedings where innocence or guilt is determined.
    *   This matches Sense 4 perfectly.