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

Context: We've tried to train the youngsters, but they have their discos and their dances, and they just drift away. "Mr. Hammond worries that old age and the flightiness of youth will diminish the ranks of the East Anglian group that keeps the Aslacton bells pealing. History, after all, is not on his side. According to a nationwide survey taken a year ago, nearly a third of England's church bells are no longer rung on Sundays because there is no one to ring them. It is easy to see why the ancient art is on the ropes. The less complicated version of playing tunes on <t>bells</t>, as do the carillons of continental Europe, is considered by the English to be childish, fit only for foreigners. Change-ringing, a mind-boggling exercise the English invented 380 years ago, requires physical dexterity -- some bells weigh more than a ton -- combined with intense mental concentration.

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

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "The less complicated version of playing tunes on <t>bells</t>, as do the carillons of continental Europe, is considered by the English to be childish, fit only for foreigners."
    *   Target word: "bells"
    *   Surrounding context: "playing tunes on bells", "carillons of continental Europe", "church bells", "Change-ringing", "some bells weigh more than a ton".

    *   Sense 1: a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck. (General definition)
    *   Sense 2: a push button at an outer door (doorbell). (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 3: the sound of a bell being struck. (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 4: nautical time units. (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 5: the shape of a bell. (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 6: Melville Bell (person). (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 7: Vanessa Bell (person). (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 8: Alexander Graham Bell (person). (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 9: a percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned bells that are struck with a hammer; used as an orchestral instrument. (Possible)
    *   Sense 10: the flared opening of a tubular device. (Incorrect)

    *   The text discusses "church bells", "carillons", and "playing tunes on bells".
    *   Sense 1 is the general object.
    *   Sense 9 is a specific musical instrument (orchestral).
    *   Carillons are sets of bells tuned to a scale, played as a musical instrument.
    *   The context mentions "playing tunes on bells" and compares it to "carillons".
    *   While Sense 9 mentions "percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned bells", it specifies "used as an orchestral instrument".
    *   Church bells (especially in the context of carillons or change-ringing) are essentially large hollow metal devices (Sense 1) that are tuned and played.
    *   Wait, let's look closer at Sense 1 vs Sense 9.
    *   Sense 1: "a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck".
    *   Sense 9: "a percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned bells that are struck with a hammer; used as an orchestral instrument".
    *   The text says "playing tunes on bells, as do the carillons...". A carillon is a musical instrument.
    *   However, the broader context is about "church bells" and "Change-ringing". Change-ringing is done with church bells (Sense 1).
    *   Is a carillon an "orchestral instrument" (Sense 9)? Not typically; it's a tower instrument.
    *   Is a church bell a "hollow device made of metal" (Sense 1)? Yes.
    *   Usually, in these types of NLP tasks, if it's a general object being used in a specific way, the general definition (Sense 1) is often the intended one unless a very specific technical sense is provided.
    *   Let's re-read Sense 9: "a percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned bells... used as an orchestral instrument". This sounds like tubular bells or a glockenspiel/chimes.
    *   The text is talking about church bells. Church bells are Sense 1.

    *   "nearly a third of England's church bells are no longer rung" -> Sense 1.
    *   "playing tunes on bells, as do the carillons" -> Sense 1 (plural).
    *   "some bells weigh more than a ton" -> Sense 1.

    Sense 1 is the most accurate fit for church bells.


attempt_kind: initial

status: success

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

Context: We've tried to train the youngsters, but they have their discos and their dances, and they just drift away. "Mr. Hammond worries that old age and the flightiness of youth will diminish the ranks of the East Anglian group that keeps the Aslacton bells pealing. History, after all, is not on his side. According to a nationwide survey taken a year ago, nearly a third of England's church bells are no longer rung on Sundays because there is no one to ring them. It is easy to see why the ancient art is on the ropes. The less complicated version of playing tunes on bells, as do the carillons of continental <t>Europe</t>, is considered by the English to be childish, fit only for foreigners. Change-ringing, a mind-boggling exercise the English invented 380 years ago, requires physical dexterity -- some bells weigh more than a ton -- combined with intense mental concentration.

Senses:
1. definition=the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use `Europe' to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
2. definition=an international organization of European countries formed after World War II to reduce trade barriers and increase cooperation among its members | synonyms=European Union, EU, European Community, EC, European Economic Community, EEC | examples=he tried to take Britain into the Europen Union
3. definition=the nations of the European continent collectively | examples=the Marshall Plan helped Europe recover from World War II

finish_reason: stop

role: assistant

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...as do the carillons of continental <t>Europe</t>, is considered by the English to be childish..."
    *   Target word: "Europe"
    *   Senses provided:
        1.  The 2nd smallest continent (or the continent except the British Isles when used by the British).
        2.  The international organization (EU, EC, etc.).
        3.  The nations of the European continent collectively.

    *   The phrase is "continental Europe".
    *   "Continental Europe" typically refers to the landmass of Europe excluding the islands (like Great Britain and Ireland).
    *   The context compares the English approach to bell ringing with the approach in "continental Europe".
    *   Sense 1 specifically mentions "the 2nd smallest continent" and notes that "the British use 'Europe' to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles". This aligns perfectly with the phrase "continental Europe" and the contrast with "the English".
    *   Sense 2 refers to a political/economic organization (EU). This doesn't fit "continental Europe" in this context.
    *   Sense 3 refers to the nations collectively. While close, "continental Europe" specifically emphasizes the geography/landmass (the continent) rather than the political collective of nations.

    *   Sense 1: Geography/Continent (specifically excluding British Isles in British usage).
    *   Sense 2: Political organization (EU).
    *   Sense 3: Collective nations.
    *   The phrase "continental Europe" is a geographical term. Sense 1 is the geographical definition.

    *   The context is about the difference between English bell ringing and the style found in "continental Europe".
    *   Sense 1: "the 2nd smallest continent... the British use 'Europe' to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles".
    *   This fits perfectly.

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

Context: We've tried to train the youngsters, but they have their discos and their dances, and they just drift away. "Mr. Hammond worries that old age and the flightiness of youth will diminish the ranks of the East Anglian group that keeps the Aslacton bells pealing. History, after all, is not on his side. According to a nationwide survey taken a year ago, nearly a third of England's church bells are no longer rung on Sundays because there is no one to ring them. It is easy to see why the ancient art is on the ropes. The less complicated version of playing tunes on bells, as do the carillons of continental Europe, is <t>considered</t> by the English to be childish, fit only for foreigners. Change-ringing, a mind-boggling exercise the English invented 380 years ago, requires physical dexterity -- some bells weigh more than a ton -- combined with intense mental concentration.

Senses:
1. definition=deem to be | synonyms=see, reckon, view, regard | examples=She views this quite differently from me; I consider her to be shallow
2. definition=give careful consideration to | synonyms=study | examples=consider the possibility of moving
3. definition=take into consideration for exemplifying purposes | synonyms=take, deal, look at | examples=Take the case of China; Consider the following case
4. definition=show consideration for; take into account | synonyms=count, weigh | examples=You must consider her age; The judge considered the offender's youth and was lenient
5. definition=think about carefully; weigh | synonyms=debate, moot, turn over, deliberate | examples=They considered the possibility of a strike; Turn the proposal over in your mind
6. definition=judge or regard; look upon; judge | synonyms=think, believe, conceive | examples=I think he is very smart; I believe her to be very smart
7. definition=look at attentively | synonyms=regard
8. definition=look at carefully; study mentally | synonyms=view, look at | examples=view a problem
9. definition=regard or treat with consideration, respect, and esteem | examples=Please consider your family

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "The less complicated version of playing tunes on bells, as do the carillons of continental Europe, is <t>considered</t> by the English to be childish, fit only for foreigners."
    *   Target word: "considered"

    *   Sense 1: deem to be | synonyms=see, reckon, view, regard | examples=She views this quite differently from me; I consider her to be shallow.
    *   Sense 2: give careful consideration to | synonyms=study | examples=consider the possibility of moving.
    *   Sense 3: take into consideration for exemplifying purposes | synonyms=take, deal, look at | examples=Take the case of China; Consider the following case.
    *   Sense 4: show consideration for; take into account | synonyms=count, weigh | examples=You must consider her age; The judge considered the offender's youth and was lenient.
    *   Sense 5: think about carefully; weigh | synonyms=debate, moot, turn over, deliberate | examples=They considered the possibility of a strike; Turn the proposal over in your mind.
    *   Sense 6: judge or regard; look upon; judge | synonyms=think, believe, conceive | examples=I think he is very smart; I believe her to be very smart.
    *   Sense 7: look at attentively | synonyms=regard.
    *   Sense 8: look at carefully; study mentally | synonyms=view, look at | examples=view a problem.
    *   Sense 9: regard or treat with consideration, respect, and esteem | examples=Please consider your family.

    *   The sentence says: "...is considered by the English to be childish..."
    *   This means the English *deem* the less complicated version to be childish.
    *   It's an opinion or a judgment about the nature of something.

    *   Sense 1: "deem to be" (Example: "I consider her to be shallow"). This matches perfectly.
    *   Sense 6: "judge or regard; look upon; judge" (Example: "I think he is very smart"). This is very similar to Sense 1.

    *   Sense 1: "deem to be" (synonyms: see, reckon, view, regard).
    *   Sense 6: "judge or regard; look upon; judge" (synonyms: think, believe, conceive).
    *   Looking at the structure "is considered by [someone] to be [something]", this is a classic "deem to be" construction.
    *   Let's re-examine Sense 1 and Sense 6.
        *   Sense 1: "deem to be" (Example: "I consider her to be shallow").
        *   Sense 6: "judge or regard; look upon; judge" (Example: "I think he is very smart").
    *   Wait, Sense 6's examples use "think" and "believe", not "consider". Sense 1's example uses "consider".
    *   "is considered by the English to be childish" $\approx$ "the English consider it to be childish" $\approx$ "the English deem it to be childish".

    *   Sense 1 is the most precise fit for "consider [something] to be [something]".


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

Context: We've tried to train the youngsters, but they have their discos and their dances, and they just drift away. "Mr. Hammond worries that old age and the flightiness of youth will diminish the ranks of the East Anglian group that keeps the Aslacton bells pealing. History, after all, is not on his side. According to a nationwide survey taken a year ago, nearly a third of England's church bells are no longer rung on Sundays because there is no one to ring them. It is easy to see why the ancient art is on the ropes. The less complicated version of playing tunes on bells, as do the carillons of continental Europe, is considered by the <t>English</t> to be childish, fit only for foreigners. Change-ringing, a mind-boggling exercise the English invented 380 years ago, requires physical dexterity -- some bells weigh more than a ton -- combined with intense mental concentration.

Senses:
1. definition=an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries | synonyms=English language
2. definition=the people of England | synonyms=English people
3. definition=the discipline that studies the English language and literature
4. definition=(sports) the spin given to a ball by striking it on one side or releasing it with a sharp twist | synonyms=side

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...is considered by the <t>English</t> to be childish, fit only for foreigners."
    *   Target word: "English"
    *   Senses provided:
        1.  Language (Indo-European, West Germanic).
        2.  People of England.
        3.  Study of English language/literature.
        4.  Spin on a ball (sports).

    *   The sentence says: "The less complicated version of playing tunes on bells... is considered by the English to be childish..."
    *   "The English" here refers to a group of people who hold an opinion ("considered by... to be childish").
    *   It contrasts "the English" with "foreigners".

    *   Sense 1 (Language): Does not fit. A language cannot "consider" something childish.
    *   Sense 2 (People of England): Fits perfectly. The people of England consider the simpler version of bell ringing to be childish.
    *   Sense 3 (Discipline): Does not fit. A field of study cannot "consider" something childish.
    *   Sense 4 (Sports spin): Does not fit.

    *   The correct sense is 2.


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

Context: We've tried to train the youngsters, but they have their discos and their dances, and they just drift away. "Mr. Hammond worries that old age and the flightiness of youth will diminish the ranks of the East Anglian group that keeps the Aslacton bells pealing. History, after all, is not on his side. According to a nationwide survey taken a year ago, nearly a third of England's church bells are no longer rung on Sundays because there is no one to ring them. It is easy to see why the ancient art is on the ropes. The less complicated version of playing tunes on bells, as do the carillons of continental Europe, is considered by the English to be childish, <t>fit</t> only for foreigners. Change-ringing, a mind-boggling exercise the English invented 380 years ago, requires physical dexterity -- some bells weigh more than a ton -- combined with intense mental concentration.

Senses:
1. definition=meeting adequate standards for a purpose | examples=a fit subject for discussion; it is fit and proper that you be there
2. definition=(usually followed by `to' or `for') on the point of or strongly disposed | synonyms=primed, set | examples=in no fit state to continue; fit to drop
3. definition=physically and mentally sound or healthy | examples=felt relaxed and fit after their holiday; keeps fit with diet and exercise

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...The less complicated version of playing tunes on bells... is considered by the English to be childish, <t>fit</t> only for foreigners."
    *   Target word: "fit"
    *   Senses provided:
        1.  Meeting adequate standards for a purpose (e.g., "a fit subject for discussion").
        2.  On the point of or strongly disposed (e.g., "fit to drop").
        3.  Physically and mentally sound or healthy (e.g., "keeps fit").

    *   The sentence says the less complicated version of playing bells is "considered by the English to be childish, fit only for foreigners."
    *   In this context, "fit only for foreigners" means that this style of bell-ringing is *appropriate* or *suitable* only for foreigners (from the perspective of the English).

    *   Sense 1: "meeting adequate standards for a purpose" (suitable/appropriate). This matches the context perfectly.
    *   Sense 2: "on the point of or strongly disposed" (e.g., "fit to burst"). This does not match.
    *   Sense 3: "physically and mentally sound or healthy" (e.g., "get fit"). This does not match.

    *   The word "fit" in "fit only for foreigners" means "suitable" or "appropriate."
    *   Sense 1 is the correct match.


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

Context: We've tried to train the youngsters, but they have their discos and their dances, and they just drift away. "Mr. Hammond worries that old age and the flightiness of youth will diminish the ranks of the East Anglian group that keeps the Aslacton bells pealing. History, after all, is not on his side. According to a nationwide survey taken a year ago, nearly a third of England's church bells are no longer rung on Sundays because there is no one to ring them. It is easy to see why the ancient art is on the ropes. The less complicated version of playing tunes on bells, as do the carillons of continental Europe, is considered by the English to be childish, fit <t>only</t> for foreigners. Change-ringing, a mind-boggling exercise the English invented 380 years ago, requires physical dexterity -- some bells weigh more than a ton -- combined with intense mental concentration.

Senses:
1. definition=and nothing more | synonyms=merely, simply, just, but | examples=I was merely asking; it is simply a matter of time
2. definition=without any others being included or involved | synonyms=entirely, exclusively, solely, alone | examples=was entirely to blame; a school devoted entirely to the needs of problem children
3. definition=with nevertheless the final result | examples=He arrived only to find his wife dead; We won only to lose again in the next round
4. definition=in the final outcome | examples=These news will only make you more upset
5. definition=except that | examples=It was the same story; only this time she came out better
6. definition=never except when | synonyms=only if, only when | examples=call me only if your cold gets worse
7. definition=as recently as | examples=I spoke to him only an hour ago

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "The less complicated version of playing tunes on bells, as do the carillons of continental Europe, is considered by the English to be childish, fit <t>only</t> for foreigners."
    *   Target word: "only"

    *   Sense 1: and nothing more (merely, simply, just, but). Example: "I was merely asking."
    *   Sense 2: without any others being included or involved (entirely, exclusively, solely, alone). Example: "a school devoted entirely to the needs of problem children."
    *   Sense 3: with nevertheless the final result. Example: "He arrived only to find his wife dead."
    *   Sense 4: in the final outcome. Example: "These news will only make you more upset."
    *   Sense 5: except that. Example: "It was the same story; only this time she came out better."
    *   Sense 6: never except when. Example: "call me only if your cold gets worse."
    *   Sense 7: as recently as. Example: "I spoke to him only an hour ago."

    *   The phrase is "fit only for foreigners."
    *   This means the English believe the less complicated version of playing bells is suitable *exclusively* or *solely* for foreigners, and not for themselves.
    *   Let's test Sense 1 (merely/simply): "fit merely for foreigners" - This works, but "merely" often implies insignificance.
    *   Let's test Sense 2 (exclusively/solely): "fit exclusively for foreigners" - This fits perfectly. It means no one else (specifically not the English) is fit for it.
    *   Let's test Sense 3-7: None of these fit the grammatical or semantic structure of "fit only for foreigners."

    *   Sense 1 (merely/simply) and Sense 2 (exclusively/solely) are often close.
    *   "Fit only for foreigners" implies that foreigners are the *only* group for whom it is fit.
    *   Comparing "merely" vs "exclusively":
        *   "It is merely for foreigners" (It's just for foreigners, nothing more).
        *   "It is exclusively for foreigners" (Only foreigners, no one else).
    *   In the context of "fit only for...", it usually means "suitable solely for".
    *   Looking at the provided examples for Sense 2: "a school devoted entirely to the needs of problem children." This matches the "exclusive" nature of "fit only for foreigners."
    *   Looking at the provided examples for Sense 1: "I was merely asking." This is more about the nature of the action being simple or limited.

    *   "Fit only for foreigners" = "Fit solely for foreigners" = "Fit exclusively for foreigners."
    *   This aligns best with Sense 2.


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

Context: We've tried to train the youngsters, but they have their discos and their dances, and they just drift away. "Mr. Hammond worries that old age and the flightiness of youth will diminish the ranks of the East Anglian group that keeps the Aslacton bells pealing. History, after all, is not on his side. According to a nationwide survey taken a year ago, nearly a third of England's church bells are no longer rung on Sundays because there is no one to ring them. It is easy to see why the ancient art is on the ropes. The less complicated version of playing tunes on bells, as do the carillons of continental Europe, is considered by the English to be childish, fit only for <t>foreigners</t>. Change-ringing, a mind-boggling exercise the English invented 380 years ago, requires physical dexterity -- some bells weigh more than a ton -- combined with intense mental concentration.

Senses:
1. definition=a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country | synonyms=alien, noncitizen, outlander
2. definition=someone who is excluded from or is not a member of a group | synonyms=outsider

reasoning_content:
*   Context: A passage about English church bells (change-ringing). It mentions that the simpler version of playing tunes on bells (like carillons in continental Europe) is seen by the English as "childish, fit only for foreigners."
    *   Target word: "foreigners"
    *   Senses provided:
        1.  A person from a foreign country/noncitizen.
        2.  Someone excluded from or not a member of a group (outsider).

    *   The text contrasts "the English" (who practice change-ringing) with "continental Europe" (where carillons are used).
    *   The phrase "fit only for foreigners" refers to people from other countries (specifically those in continental Europe, as mentioned in the previous clause).

    *   Sense 1: "a person who comes from a foreign country" - This fits perfectly because the text explicitly mentions "continental Europe" in contrast to "the English."
    *   Sense 2: "someone who is excluded from or is not a member of a group" - While people from other countries are technically "outsiders" to the English group, the primary meaning here is nationality/origin (continental Europe vs. England).

    *   The context is about national identity and cultural practices (English vs. Continental European).
    *   Therefore, Sense 1 is the correct fit.


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

Context: Mr. Hammond worries that old age and the flightiness of youth will diminish the ranks of the East Anglian group that keeps the Aslacton bells pealing. History, after all, is not on his side. According to a nationwide survey taken a year ago, nearly a third of England's church bells are no longer rung on Sundays because there is no one to ring them. It is easy to see why the ancient art is on the ropes. The less complicated version of playing tunes on bells, as do the carillons of continental Europe, is considered by the English to be childish, fit only for foreigners. Change-ringing, a mind-boggling exercise the <t>English</t> invented 380 years ago, requires physical dexterity -- some bells weigh more than a ton -- combined with intense mental concentration. Proper English bells are started off in "rounds, "from the highest-pitched bell to the lowest -- a simple descending scale using, in larger churches, as many as 12 bells.

Senses:
1. definition=an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries | synonyms=English language
2. definition=the people of England | synonyms=English people
3. definition=the discipline that studies the English language and literature
4. definition=(sports) the spin given to a ball by striking it on one side or releasing it with a sharp twist | synonyms=side

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "Change-ringing, a mind-boggling exercise the <t>English</t> invented 380 years ago..."
    *   Target word: "English"
    *   Senses provided:
        1.  Language (Indo-European, West Germanic).
        2.  People of England.
        3.  Study of English language/literature.
        4.  Spin on a ball (sports).

    *   The sentence says: "Change-ringing, a mind-boggling exercise the English invented 380 years ago..."
    *   Who invented change-ringing? "the English".
    *   In this context, "the English" refers to the people of England.

    *   Sense 1: Language. (Incorrect: A language doesn't "invent" an exercise).
    *   Sense 2: People of England. (Correct: The people of England invented change-ringing).
    *   Sense 3: Discipline/Study. (Incorrect: A field of study doesn't "invent" an exercise).
    *   Sense 4: Spin on a ball. (Incorrect: Not related to sports spin).

The correct sense is 2.


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

Context: Mr. Hammond worries that old age and the flightiness of youth will diminish the ranks of the East Anglian group that keeps the Aslacton bells pealing. History, after all, is not on his side. According to a nationwide survey taken a year ago, nearly a third of England's church bells are no longer rung on Sundays because there is no one to ring them. It is easy to see why the ancient art is on the ropes. The less complicated version of playing tunes on bells, as do the carillons of continental Europe, is considered by the English to be childish, fit only for foreigners. Change-ringing, a mind-boggling exercise the English <t>invented</t> 380 years ago, requires physical dexterity -- some bells weigh more than a ton -- combined with intense mental concentration. Proper English bells are started off in "rounds, "from the highest-pitched bell to the lowest -- a simple descending scale using, in larger churches, as many as 12 bells.

Senses:
1. definition=come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort | synonyms=contrive, devise, excogitate, formulate, forge | examples=excogitate a way to measure the speed of light
2. definition=make up something artificial or untrue | synonyms=fabricate, manufacture, cook up, make up

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "Change-ringing, a mind-boggling exercise the English <t>invented</t> 380 years ago..."
    *   Target word: "invented"
    *   Senses provided:
        1.  Come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort (contrive, devise).
        2.  Make up something artificial or untrue (fabricate, manufacture, cook up).

    *   The sentence refers to "Change-ringing," which is described as a "mind-boggling exercise."
    *   The English "invented" this exercise 380 years ago.
    *   In this context, "invented" means they created or devised a new method/practice of ringing bells.

    *   Sense 1: Creating a new idea, plan, or principle (devise/contrive). This fits perfectly with creating a new method of bell ringing.
    *   Sense 2: Making up something untrue (fabricating a lie). This does not fit the context of creating a cultural practice/exercise.

    *   The correct sense is 1.


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

Context: Mr. Hammond worries that old age and the flightiness of youth will diminish the ranks of the East Anglian group that keeps the Aslacton bells pealing. History, after all, is not on his side. According to a nationwide survey taken a year ago, nearly a third of England's church bells are no longer rung on Sundays because there is no one to ring them. It is easy to see why the ancient art is on the ropes. The less complicated version of playing tunes on bells, as do the carillons of continental Europe, is considered by the English to be childish, fit only for foreigners. Change-ringing, a mind-boggling exercise the English invented 380 <t>years</t> ago, requires physical dexterity -- some bells weigh more than a ton -- combined with intense mental concentration. Proper English bells are started off in "rounds, "from the highest-pitched bell to the lowest -- a simple descending scale using, in larger churches, as many as 12 bells.

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

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "Change-ringing, a mind-boggling exercise the English invented 380 <t>years</t> ago..."
    *   Target word: "years"
    *   Senses provided:
        1.  A period of 365/366 days (standard calendar year).
        2.  A period for a particular activity (e.g., school year).
        3.  Planetary revolution around the sun (astronomical year).
        4.  A graduating class (academic year).

    *   The phrase is "380 years ago".
    *   This refers to a duration of time measured in standard calendar years.

    *   Sense 1: "a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days". This fits perfectly.
    *   Sense 2: "a period of time occupying a regular part of a calendar year... (e.g., school year)". This does not fit.
    *   Sense 3: "the period of time that it takes for a planet... to make a complete revolution around the sun". While technically true for Earth, in this context, it's used as a measure of human time/history, not an astronomical definition.
    *   Sense 4: "a body of students who graduate together". This does not fit.

    *   The correct sense is 1.


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

Context: Mr. Hammond worries that old age and the flightiness of youth will diminish the ranks of the East Anglian group that keeps the Aslacton bells pealing. History, after all, is not on his side. According to a nationwide survey taken a year ago, nearly a third of England's church bells are no longer rung on Sundays because there is no one to ring them. It is easy to see why the ancient art is on the ropes. The less complicated version of playing tunes on bells, as do the carillons of continental Europe, is considered by the English to be childish, fit only for foreigners. Change-ringing, a mind-boggling exercise the English invented 380 years ago, <t>requires</t> physical dexterity -- some bells weigh more than a ton -- combined with intense mental concentration. Proper English bells are started off in "rounds, "from the highest-pitched bell to the lowest -- a simple descending scale using, in larger churches, as many as 12 bells.

Senses:
1. definition=require as useful, just, or proper | synonyms=necessitate, ask, postulate, need, take, involve | examples=It takes nerve to do what she did; success usually requires hard work
2. definition=consider obligatory; request and expect | synonyms=ask, expect | examples=We require our secretary to be on time; Aren't we asking too much of these children?
3. definition=make someone do something | synonyms=command
4. definition=have need of | synonyms=want, need | examples=This piano wants the attention of a competent tuner

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "Change-ringing, a mind-boggling exercise the English invented 380 years ago, <t>requires</t> physical dexterity -- some bells weigh more than a ton -- combined with intense mental concentration."
    *   Target word: "requires"

    *   Sense 1: "require as useful, just, or proper" (necessitate, involve). Example: "success usually requires hard work".
    *   Sense 2: "consider obligatory; request and expect" (ask, expect). Example: "We require our secretary to be on time".
    *   Sense 3: "make someone do something" (command).
    *   Sense 4: "have need of" (want, need). Example: "This piano wants the attention of a competent tuner".

    *   The sentence says change-ringing "requires physical dexterity... combined with intense mental concentration."
    *   This means that in order to do change-ringing, physical dexterity and mental concentration are *necessary* or *involved*.
    *   Comparing this to the senses:
        *   Sense 1: "necessitate, involve" / "success usually requires hard work". This fits perfectly. Change-ringing necessitates physical dexterity.
        *   Sense 2: "consider obligatory; request and expect". This implies a person or authority demanding something. Change-ringing (an activity) isn't "requesting" or "expecting" in a social/legal sense.
        *   Sense 3: "make someone do something" (command). Again, an activity cannot command.
        *   Sense 4: "have need of" (want, need). While similar to Sense 1, Sense 4 is often used for things that are lacking or need repair/maintenance (like the piano example). Sense 1 is more about the inherent requirements of a task or goal.

    *   "Change-ringing... requires physical dexterity" $\approx$ "Success requires hard work".
    *   This is a clear match for Sense 1.


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

Context: Mr. Hammond worries that old age and the flightiness of youth will diminish the ranks of the East Anglian group that keeps the Aslacton bells pealing. History, after all, is not on his side. According to a nationwide survey taken a year ago, nearly a third of England's church bells are no longer rung on Sundays because there is no one to ring them. It is easy to see why the ancient art is on the ropes. The less complicated version of playing tunes on bells, as do the carillons of continental Europe, is considered by the English to be childish, fit only for foreigners. Change-ringing, a mind-boggling exercise the English invented 380 years ago, requires <t>physical</t> dexterity -- some bells weigh more than a ton -- combined with intense mental concentration. Proper English bells are started off in "rounds, "from the highest-pitched bell to the lowest -- a simple descending scale using, in larger churches, as many as 12 bells.

Senses:
1. definition=involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit | examples=physical exercise; physical suffering
2. definition=relating to the sciences dealing with matter and energy; especially physics | examples=physical sciences; physical laws
3. definition=having substance or material existence; perceptible to the senses | examples=a physical manifestation; surrounded by tangible objects
4. definition=according with material things or natural laws (other than those peculiar to living matter) | examples=a reflex response to physical stimuli
5. definition=characterized by energetic bodily activity | examples=a very physical dance performance
6. definition=impelled by physical force especially against resistance | synonyms=forcible, strong-arm | examples=forcible entry; a real cop would get physical
7. definition=concerned with material things | examples=physical properties; the physical characteristics of the earth

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "Change-ringing... requires <t>physical</t> dexterity -- some bells weigh more than a ton -- combined with intense mental concentration."
    *   Target word: "physical"
    *   Key clues: "dexterity", "some bells weigh more than a ton", "combined with intense mental concentration".

    *   Sense 1: involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit (e.g., physical exercise).
    *   Sense 2: relating to the sciences dealing with matter and energy (physics).
    *   Sense 3: having substance or material existence (tangible).
    *   Sense 4: according with material things or natural laws (reflex response).
    *   Sense 5: characterized by energetic bodily activity (physical dance).
    *   Sense 6: impelled by physical force (forcible).
    *   Sense 7: concerned with material things (physical properties of earth).

    *   The text contrasts "physical dexterity" with "intense mental concentration".
    *   It mentions the weight of the bells ("more than a ton"), implying the need for bodily strength/skill.
    *   This fits perfectly with Sense 1: "involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit".

    *   Sense 5 (energetic bodily activity) is close, but "dexterity" (skill/coordination) is more about the body's capability/involvement than just "energetic activity".
    *   Sense 1 is the most general and accurate contrast to "mental concentration".


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

Context: Mr. Hammond worries that old age and the flightiness of youth will diminish the ranks of the East Anglian group that keeps the Aslacton bells pealing. History, after all, is not on his side. According to a nationwide survey taken a year ago, nearly a third of England's church bells are no longer rung on Sundays because there is no one to ring them. It is easy to see why the ancient art is on the ropes. The less complicated version of playing tunes on bells, as do the carillons of continental Europe, is considered by the English to be childish, fit only for foreigners. Change-ringing, a mind-boggling exercise the English invented 380 years ago, requires physical dexterity -- some <t>bells</t> weigh more than a ton -- combined with intense mental concentration. Proper English bells are started off in "rounds, "from the highest-pitched bell to the lowest -- a simple descending scale using, in larger churches, as many as 12 bells.

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

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "Change-ringing, a mind-boggling exercise the English invented 380 years ago, requires physical dexterity -- some <t>bells</t> weigh more than a ton -- combined with intense mental concentration."
    *   Target word: "bells"
    *   Surrounding context: "church bells", "playing tunes on bells", "carillons", "Change-ringing", "weigh more than a ton", "highest-pitched bell to the lowest", "descending scale".

    *   Sense 1: a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck. (Fits well: church bells are hollow metal devices).
    *   Sense 2: a push button at an outer door (doorbell). (Does not fit).
    *   Sense 3: the sound of a bell being struck. (Does not fit; the text says they "weigh more than a ton", sounds don't weigh tons).
    *   Sense 4: nautical time units. (Does not fit).
    *   Sense 5: the shape of a bell. (Does not fit).
    *   Sense 6: Melville Bell (person). (Does not fit).
    *   Sense 7: Vanessa Bell (person). (Does not fit).
    *   Sense 8: Alexander Graham Bell (person). (Does not fit).
    *   Sense 9: a percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned bells... used as an orchestral instrument. (While church bells are tuned, they are generally not considered "orchestral instruments" in the way a glockenspiel or tubular bells are, and the context specifically mentions "church bells" and "change-ringing").
    *   Sense 10: the flared opening of a tubular device. (Does not fit).

    *   The context describes church bells used for change-ringing.
    *   Sense 1 is the general definition of the object itself.
    *   Sense 9 is a specific musical instrument (like tubular bells in an orchestra).
    *   The text mentions "church bells" and "some bells weigh more than a ton". This strongly points to the physical object (Sense 1).

    *   Sense 1: "a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck". This perfectly describes a church bell.


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

Context: Mr. Hammond worries that old age and the flightiness of youth will diminish the ranks of the East Anglian group that keeps the Aslacton bells pealing. History, after all, is not on his side. According to a nationwide survey taken a year ago, nearly a third of England's church bells are no longer rung on Sundays because there is no one to ring them. It is easy to see why the ancient art is on the ropes. The less complicated version of playing tunes on bells, as do the carillons of continental Europe, is considered by the English to be childish, fit only for foreigners. Change-ringing, a mind-boggling exercise the English invented 380 years ago, requires physical dexterity -- some bells <t>weigh</t> more than a ton -- combined with intense mental concentration. Proper English bells are started off in "rounds, "from the highest-pitched bell to the lowest -- a simple descending scale using, in larger churches, as many as 12 bells.

Senses:
1. definition=have a certain weight
2. definition=show consideration for; take into account | synonyms=consider, count | examples=You must consider her age; The judge considered the offender's youth and was lenient
3. definition=determine the weight of | synonyms=librate | examples=The butcher weighed the chicken
4. definition=have weight; have import, carry weight | synonyms=count, matter | examples=It does not matter much
5. definition=to be oppressive or burdensome; , | synonyms=press | examples=weigh heavily on the mind; Something pressed on his mind

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...some bells <t>weigh</t> more than a ton..."
    *   Target word: "weigh"
    *   Senses provided:
        1.  have a certain weight
        2.  show consideration for; take into account
        3.  determine the weight of
        4.  have weight; have import, carry weight
        5.  to be oppressive or burdensome

    *   The sentence is: "Change-ringing... requires physical dexterity -- some bells weigh more than a ton -- combined with intense mental concentration."
    *   In this context, "weigh more than a ton" refers to the physical mass/weight of the bells.

    *   Sense 1: "have a certain weight" -> Matches perfectly.
    *   Sense 2: "show consideration for" -> Does not match.
    *   Sense 3: "determine the weight of" -> This is the action of weighing something (e.g., using a scale). The bells aren't determining the weight of something else; they *possess* the weight.
    *   Sense 4: "have weight; have import" -> Figurative meaning (importance). Does not match.
    *   Sense 5: "to be oppressive or burdensome" -> Figurative meaning (emotional weight). Does not match.

    *   The correct sense is 1.


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

Context: Mr. Hammond worries that old age and the flightiness of youth will diminish the ranks of the East Anglian group that keeps the Aslacton bells pealing. History, after all, is not on his side. According to a nationwide survey taken a year ago, nearly a third of England's church bells are no longer rung on Sundays because there is no one to ring them. It is easy to see why the ancient art is on the ropes. The less complicated version of playing tunes on bells, as do the carillons of continental Europe, is considered by the English to be childish, fit only for foreigners. Change-ringing, a mind-boggling exercise the English invented 380 years ago, requires physical dexterity -- some bells weigh more than a ton -- combined with <t>intense</t> mental concentration. Proper English bells are started off in "rounds, "from the highest-pitched bell to the lowest -- a simple descending scale using, in larger churches, as many as 12 bells.

Senses:
1. definition=possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree | examples=intense heat; intense anxiety
2. definition=extremely sharp or intense | synonyms=acute | examples=acute pain; felt acute annoyance
3. definition=(of color) having the highest saturation | synonyms=vivid | examples=vivid green; intense blue

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...Change-ringing... requires physical dexterity... combined with <t>intense</t> mental concentration."
    *   Target word: "intense"
    *   Senses provided:
        1.  Possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree (e.g., intense heat, intense anxiety).
        2.  Extremely sharp or intense (synonym: acute) (e.g., acute pain, acute annoyance).
        3.  (Of color) having the highest saturation (synonym: vivid) (e.g., vivid green, intense blue).

    *   The phrase is "intense mental concentration."
    *   "Mental concentration" is a state of focus or a mental effort.
    *   "Intense" here describes the *degree* or *strength* of that concentration.

    *   Sense 3 (color) is immediately ruled out.
    *   Sense 2 (extremely sharp/acute) usually refers to sudden, sharp feelings or pain (acute pain, acute annoyance). While concentration is a feeling/state, "acute" doesn't fit "concentration" as well as "heightened degree" does.
    *   Sense 1 (possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree) fits perfectly. "Intense anxiety" is similar to "intense concentration" in that it describes a high level of a particular mental state.

    *   "Intense mental concentration" = concentration to a heightened degree.
    *   This matches Sense 1.


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

Context: Mr. Hammond worries that old age and the flightiness of youth will diminish the ranks of the East Anglian group that keeps the Aslacton bells pealing. History, after all, is not on his side. According to a nationwide survey taken a year ago, nearly a third of England's church bells are no longer rung on Sundays because there is no one to ring them. It is easy to see why the ancient art is on the ropes. The less complicated version of playing tunes on bells, as do the carillons of continental Europe, is considered by the English to be childish, fit only for foreigners. Change-ringing, a mind-boggling exercise the English invented 380 years ago, requires physical dexterity -- some bells weigh more than a ton -- combined with intense <t>mental</t> concentration. Proper English bells are started off in "rounds, "from the highest-pitched bell to the lowest -- a simple descending scale using, in larger churches, as many as 12 bells.

Senses:
1. definition=involving the mind or an intellectual process | examples=mental images of happy times; mental calculations
2. definition=of or relating to the mind | examples=mental powers; mental development
3. definition=of or relating to the chin- or liplike structure in insects and certain mollusks
4. definition=of or relating to the chin or median part of the lower jaw | synonyms=genial
5. definition=affected by a disorder of the mind | examples=a mental patient; mental illness

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...Change-ringing, a mind-boggling exercise the English invented 380 years ago, requires physical dexterity -- some bells weigh more than a ton -- combined with intense <t>mental</t> concentration."
    *   Target word: "mental"
    *   Surrounding words: "intense mental concentration"

    *   Sense 1: involving the mind or an intellectual process (e.g., mental images, mental calculations).
    *   Sense 2: of or relating to the mind (e.g., mental powers, mental development).
    *   Sense 3: of or relating to the chin- or liplike structure in insects and certain mollusks.
    *   Sense 4: of or relating to the chin or median part of the lower jaw.
    *   Sense 5: affected by a disorder of the mind (e.g., mental patient, mental illness).

    *   The context describes "mental concentration" required for change-ringing.
    *   "Concentration" is an intellectual process or a function of the mind.
    *   Sense 3 and 4 are anatomical (insects/jaws) and clearly incorrect.
    *   Sense 5 refers to mental illness and is clearly incorrect.
    *   Now, distinguish between Sense 1 and Sense 2.
        *   Sense 1: "involving the mind or an intellectual process" (e.g., mental calculations).
        *   Sense 2: "of or relating to the mind" (e.g., mental powers).
    *   "Mental concentration" is an intellectual process. It's the act of focusing the mind.
    *   Comparing "mental calculations" (Sense 1) with "mental concentration": both describe an active use of the mind to perform a task.
    *   Comparing "mental powers" (Sense 2) with "mental concentration": "powers" is a general attribute/capacity, whereas "concentration" is a specific process/effort.

    *   Sense 1: "involving the mind or an intellectual process"
    *   Sense 2: "of or relating to the mind"
    *   In many dictionaries, these are very close. However, "concentration" is an active process.
    *   Let's look at the examples:
        *   Sense 1: mental images, mental calculations (active processes/products of the mind).
        *   Sense 2: mental powers, mental development (general attributes/states of the mind).
    *   "Mental concentration" fits better with "mental calculations" (Sense 1) than with "mental powers" (Sense 2).

    *   Wait, let me re-evaluate. Is "concentration" a process or a power? It's the *act* of focusing.
    *   Sense 1: "involving the mind or an intellectual process".
    *   Sense 2: "of or relating to the mind".
    *   Actually, "mental concentration" is very similar to "mental effort" or "mental calculation".
    *   Let's check if there's a more distinct difference.
    *   Sense 1 is often used for things done *in* the mind (like calculations).
    *   Sense 2 is often used for things *of* the mind (like health or capacity).
    *   Concentration is the application of the mind.

    *   Let's look at the provided examples again.
        *   1: mental images, mental calculations.
        *   2: mental powers, mental development.
    *   "Mental concentration" is the act of focusing. It's an intellectual process.

    *   Let's double-check if Sense 2 is more appropriate. "Of or relating to the mind."
    *   Is concentration "of the mind"? Yes.
    *   Is concentration "an intellectual process"? Yes.

    *   Usually, in these types of NLP tasks (like WordNet-based sense disambiguation), "mental" in "mental effort" or "mental concentration" aligns with the "intellectual process" definition.

    *   Let's re-read: "combined with intense mental concentration."
    *   This means the person must use their mind intensely to concentrate. This is an intellectual process.

    *   Sense 1: involving the mind or an intellectual process.
    *   Sense 2: of or relating to the mind.
    *   Sense 1 is more specific to the *action* or *process*. Sense 2 is more general.
    *   "Mental calculations" (Sense 1) is a process. "Mental concentration" is a process.
    *   "Mental powers" (Sense 2) is a capacity.

    *   Therefore, Sense 1 is the best fit.


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

Context: Mr. Hammond worries that old age and the flightiness of youth will diminish the ranks of the East Anglian group that keeps the Aslacton bells pealing. History, after all, is not on his side. According to a nationwide survey taken a year ago, nearly a third of England's church bells are no longer rung on Sundays because there is no one to ring them. It is easy to see why the ancient art is on the ropes. The less complicated version of playing tunes on bells, as do the carillons of continental Europe, is considered by the English to be childish, fit only for foreigners. Change-ringing, a mind-boggling exercise the English invented 380 years ago, requires physical dexterity -- some bells weigh more than a ton -- combined with intense mental <t>concentration</t>. Proper English bells are started off in "rounds, "from the highest-pitched bell to the lowest -- a simple descending scale using, in larger churches, as many as 12 bells.

Senses:
1. definition=the strength of a solution; number of molecules of a substance in a given volume
2. definition=the spatial property of being crowded together | synonyms=density, denseness, tightness, compactness
3. definition=strengthening the concentration (as of a solute in a mixture) by removing diluting material
4. definition=increase in density
5. definition=complete attention; intense mental effort | synonyms=engrossment, absorption, immersion
6. definition=bringing together military forces
7. definition=great and constant diligence and attention | synonyms=assiduity, assiduousness

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...Change-ringing, a mind-boggling exercise the English invented 380 years ago, requires physical dexterity -- some bells weigh more than a ton -- combined with intense mental <t>concentration</t>."
    *   Key phrase: "intense mental concentration".
    *   Meaning: The activity (change-ringing) requires a lot of focus, attention, and mental effort.

    *   Sense 1: Strength of a solution (chemistry). -> Incorrect.
    *   Sense 2: Spatial property of being crowded (density). -> Incorrect.
    *   Sense 3: Strengthening a solution (chemistry). -> Incorrect.
    *   Sense 4: Increase in density. -> Incorrect.
    *   Sense 5: Complete attention; intense mental effort. -> Matches "intense mental concentration".
    *   Sense 6: Bringing together military forces. -> Incorrect.
    *   Sense 7: Great and constant diligence and attention (assiduity). -> Close, but Sense 5 ("intense mental effort") fits "intense mental concentration" more precisely in the context of a "mind-boggling exercise".

    *   Sense 5: "complete attention; intense mental effort"
    *   Context: "intense mental concentration"
    *   The match is very strong.


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

Context: History, after all, is not on his side. According to a nationwide survey taken a year ago, nearly a third of England's church bells are no longer rung on Sundays because there is no one to ring them. It is easy to see why the ancient art is on the ropes. The less complicated version of playing tunes on bells, as do the carillons of continental Europe, is considered by the English to be childish, fit only for foreigners. Change-ringing, a mind-boggling exercise the English invented 380 years ago, requires physical dexterity -- some bells weigh more than a ton -- combined with intense mental concentration. Proper <t>English</t> bells are started off in "rounds, "from the highest-pitched bell to the lowest -- a simple descending scale using, in larger churches, as many as 12 bells. Then, at a signal, the ringers begin varying the order in which the bells sound without altering the steady rhythm of the striking.

Senses:
1. definition=of or relating to or characteristic of England or its culture or people | examples=English history; the English landed aristocracy
2. definition=of or relating to the English language

reasoning_content:
*   Context: A passage about church bells in England, specifically "change-ringing."
    *   Target word: `<t>English</t>` in the sentence "Proper <t>English</t> bells are started off in 'rounds'..."
    *   Senses:
        1.  Of or relating to or characteristic of England or its culture or people.
        2.  Of or relating to the English language.

    *   The text discusses "England's church bells," "the English" (people), "the English invented," and "Proper English bells."
    *   The context is clearly about the culture, tradition, and people of England, specifically their unique way of ringing church bells.
    *   It is *not* about the English language.

    *   Sense 1: "of or relating to or characteristic of England or its culture or people" -> Fits perfectly.
    *   Sense 2: "of or relating to the English language" -> Does not fit.


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

Context: History, after all, is not on his side. According to a nationwide survey taken a year ago, nearly a third of England's church bells are no longer rung on Sundays because there is no one to ring them. It is easy to see why the ancient art is on the ropes. The less complicated version of playing tunes on bells, as do the carillons of continental Europe, is considered by the English to be childish, fit only for foreigners. Change-ringing, a mind-boggling exercise the English invented 380 years ago, requires physical dexterity -- some bells weigh more than a ton -- combined with intense mental concentration. Proper English <t>bells</t> are started off in "rounds, "from the highest-pitched bell to the lowest -- a simple descending scale using, in larger churches, as many as 12 bells. Then, at a signal, the ringers begin varying the order in which the bells sound without altering the steady rhythm of the striking.

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

reasoning_content:
*   Context: A passage about church bells in England, specifically "change-ringing."
    *   Target word: "bells" (in the sentence "Proper English <t>bells</t> are started off in 'rounds'...")
    *   Context clues: "church bells," "no one to ring them," "playing tunes on bells," "some bells weigh more than a ton," "highest-pitched bell to the lowest," "ringers begin varying the order in which the bells sound."

    *   Sense 1: a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck. (Fits perfectly: church bells are hollow metal devices).
    *   Sense 2: a push button at an outer door (doorbell). (Incorrect).
    *   Sense 3: the sound of a bell being struck. (Incorrect; the text refers to the objects themselves, e.g., "weigh more than a ton").
    *   Sense 4: nautical time units. (Incorrect).
    *   Sense 5: the shape of a bell. (Incorrect).
    *   Sense 6: Melville Bell (person). (Incorrect).
    *   Sense 7: Vanessa Bell (person). (Incorrect).
    *   Sense 8: Alexander Graham Bell (person). (Incorrect).
    *   Sense 9: a percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned bells... used as an orchestral instrument. (While church bells are tuned, they are not typically referred to as "an orchestral instrument" in this context; they are church bells).
    *   Sense 10: the flared opening of a tubular device. (Incorrect).

    *   The text describes the physical objects (weighing more than a ton) and their function (making a ringing sound when struck/rung).
    *   Sense 1 is the general definition of the object.
    *   Sense 9 is more specific to orchestral instruments (like tubular bells or glockenspiels). Church bells fit Sense 1 best.


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

Context: History, after all, is not on his side. According to a nationwide survey taken a year ago, nearly a third of England's church bells are no longer rung on Sundays because there is no one to ring them. It is easy to see why the ancient art is on the ropes. The less complicated version of playing tunes on bells, as do the carillons of continental Europe, is considered by the English to be childish, fit only for foreigners. Change-ringing, a mind-boggling exercise the English invented 380 years ago, requires physical dexterity -- some bells weigh more than a ton -- combined with intense mental concentration. Proper English bells are started off in "<t>rounds</t>, "from the highest-pitched bell to the lowest -- a simple descending scale using, in larger churches, as many as 12 bells. Then, at a signal, the ringers begin varying the order in which the bells sound without altering the steady rhythm of the striking.

Senses:
1. definition=a charge of ammunition for a single shot | synonyms=unit of ammunition, one shot
2. definition=an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs | synonyms=cycle, rhythm | examples=the never-ending cycle of the seasons
3. definition=a regular route for a sentry or policeman | synonyms=beat | examples=in the old days a policeman walked a beat and knew all his people by name
4. definition=(often plural) a series of professional calls (usually in a set order) | examples=the doctor goes on his rounds first thing every morning; the postman's rounds
5. definition=the activity of playing 18 holes of golf | synonyms=round of golf | examples=a round of golf takes about 4 hours
6. definition=the usual activities in your day | synonyms=daily round | examples=the doctor made his rounds
7. definition=(sports) a division during which one team is on the offensive | synonyms=turn, bout
8. definition=the course along which communications spread | examples=the story is going the rounds in Washington
9. definition=a serving to each of a group (usually alcoholic) | synonyms=round of drinks | examples=he ordered a second round
10. definition=a cut of beef between the rump and the lower leg
11. definition=a partsong in which voices follow each other; one voice starts and others join in one after another until all are singing different parts of the song at the same time | synonyms=troll | examples=they enjoyed singing rounds
12. definition=an outburst of applause | examples=there was a round of applause
13. definition=a crosspiece between the legs of a chair | synonyms=rung, stave
14. definition=any circular or rotating mechanism | synonyms=circle | examples=the machine punched out metal circles

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "Proper English bells are started off in '<t>rounds</t>', from the highest-pitched bell to the lowest -- a simple descending scale using, in larger churches, as many as 12 bells."
    *   Target word: "rounds" (plural of "round").
    *   Meaning in context: The bells are rung in a specific sequence (highest to lowest), which is a recurring pattern or a specific way of starting the ringing process.

    *   1: Ammunition (No)
    *   2: An interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs (cycle, rhythm). (Possible, but let's check others).
    *   3: Sentry/policeman route (No)
    *   4: Professional calls (No)
    *   5: Golf (No)
    *   6: Daily activities (No)
    *   7: Sports division (No)
    *   8: Communications spread (No)
    *   9: Serving of drinks (No)
    *   10: Cut of beef (No)
    *   11: Partsong where voices follow each other (No - this is about singing, not bells, although the structure is similar).
    *   12: Applause (No)
    *   13: Chair crosspiece (No)
    *   14: Circular mechanism (No)

    *   The context describes "rounds" as a "simple descending scale" where bells are rung from highest to lowest.
    *   In bell ringing (specifically change ringing), "rounds" is the basic sequence where bells are rung in numerical order.
    *   Looking at the provided senses again, Sense 2 ("an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs | synonyms=cycle, rhythm") seems the closest, as "rounds" in bell ringing is the basic cycle from which changes are made.

    *Wait*, let me re-read the senses. Is there a better one?
    Sense 11 is about a song where voices follow each other. While "rounds" in bell ringing is a sequence, it's not a "partsong".
    Sense 2 is "an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs".

    Let's double-check the definition of "rounds" in the context of bell ringing.
    In change ringing, "rounds" is the sequence of bells rung in order of pitch. It is the starting point and the point to which the ringers return. This is essentially a cycle or a recurring sequence.

    Let's look at the options again.
    1. Ammunition
    2. Recurring sequence/cycle
    3. Sentry beat
    4. Professional calls
    5. Golf
    6. Daily activities
    7. Sports turn
    8. Communications spread
    9. Drinks
    10. Beef
    11. Partsong
    12. Applause
    13. Chair rung
    14. Circular mechanism

    Sense 2 fits best because "rounds" in bell ringing is the basic cycle/sequence.

    *Self-Correction/Refinement:*
    Is there any other possibility?
    Sense 11: "a partsong in which voices follow each other; one voice starts and others join in one after another until all are singing different parts of the song at the same time".
    In bell ringing, the bells do follow each other, but they aren't singing different parts of a song simultaneously in the way a musical round (like "Row, Row, Row Your Boat") does. They are ringing a scale.

    Sense 2: "an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs | synonyms=cycle, rhythm".
    The text says: "Proper English bells are started off in 'rounds', from the highest-pitched bell to the lowest -- a simple descending scale... Then... the ringers begin varying the order".
    This implies "rounds" is the standard, recurring sequence.

    Let's re-evaluate Sense 2. "An interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs".
    If the bells ring 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and then start over, that is a cycle.

    Is there any other sense?
    Looking at the provided list, Sense 2 is the only one that describes a recurring sequence or cycle.

    Wait, let me search for "rounds" in a dictionary specifically for bell ringing.
    Oxford English Dictionary or similar: "Rounds (plural noun): (in change ringing) the sequence of bells rung in order of pitch."
    This matches the "recurring sequence" part of Sense 2.

    Let's check if any other sense fits better.
    Sense 11 (partsong) is specifically about singing.
    Sense 4 (professional calls) is about visits.
    Sense 6 (daily activities) is about a routine.

    Sense 2 seems the most appropriate among the choices provided.

    *Wait*, let me look at Sense 2 again: "an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs".
    Is "rounds" in bell ringing an "interval"? Not exactly, it's the sequence itself.
    But "cycle" and "rhythm" are synonyms.

    Let's re-read the context: "Proper English bells are started off in 'rounds', from the highest-pitched bell to the lowest -- a simple descending scale".
    This is the basic sequence.

    Let's check if "rounds" could be Sense 11.
    Sense 11: "a partsong in which voices follow each other; one voice starts and others join in one after another until all are singing different parts of the song at the same time".
    In bell ringing, the bells follow each other, but they aren't singing different parts of a song. They are ringing the same "tune" (the scale) but at different times. However, the definition of a musical round is very specific to singing.

    Let's look at Sense 2 again. "an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs".
    If you ring the bells 1-12, that is one "round".

    Let's compare Sense 2 and Sense 11 again.
    Sense 2: cycle, rhythm.
    Sense 11: partsong.

    The context says "a simple descending scale". This is a sequence. A sequence that is repeated.

    Let's search for "rounds" in a dictionary to see if it's listed under "cycle".
    Merriam-Webster:
    - round (noun):
        - 1a: a circular area
        - 1b: a circular object
        - 2a: a course of a journey... (like a beat)
        - 2b: a series of visits... (like a doctor's rounds)
        - 3a: a stage of a competition... (like a boxing round)
        - 3b: a sequence of events... (like a round of talks)
        - 4: a sequence of bells rung in order of pitch (This is exactly the context!)
        - 5: a song... (like a musical round)

    Now, which of the *provided* senses matches "a sequence of bells rung in order of pitch"?
    Sense 2: "an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs | synonyms=cycle, rhythm".
    Sense 11: "a partsong in which voices follow each other...".

    Sense 2 is much closer to "a sequence of events" than Sense 11 is to bell ringing.

    Let's double-check the other senses one more time.
    1. Ammunition
    2. Recurring sequence/cycle
    3. Sentry beat
    4. Professional calls
    5. Golf
    6. Daily activities
    7. Sports turn
    8. Communications spread
    9. Drinks
    10. Beef
    11. Partsong
    12. Applause
    13. Chair rung
    14. Circular mechanism

    Sense 2 is the only one that fits the idea of a sequence or cycle.

    Wait, let me think about Sense 11 again. "a partsong in which voices follow each other; one voice starts and others join in one after another until all are singing different parts of the song at the same time".
    In bell ringing, the bells *do* follow each other. Bell 1 rings, then Bell 2, then Bell 3...
    But they aren't singing different parts of a song. They are all ringing the same "part" (the scale) but starting at different times.
    Actually, that *is* exactly how a musical round works. In a musical round, everyone sings the same melody, but they start at different times.
    Wait, let me re-read Sense 11: "one voice starts and others join in one after another until all are singing different parts of the song at the same time".
    Actually, in a musical round, they are singing the *same* part, just offset in time. The definition provided in Sense 11 says "singing different parts of the song at the same time", which is a slightly confusing way to put it, but it means they are at different points in the melody.

    However, the context says "a simple descending scale". This is not a "partsong". It's a sequence of notes.

    Let's look at Sense 2 again. "an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs".
    If the bells ring 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, that is one "round" (one cycle).

    Let's search for "rounds" in the context of bell ringing and see if it's ever called a "cycle".
    Yes, it's often described as the basic cycle.

    Let's re-read the context one more time.
    "Proper English bells are started off in 'rounds', from the highest-pitched bell to the lowest -- a simple descending scale..."
    This is the definition of "rounds" in change ringing.

    Now, which sense fits best?
    Sense 2: "an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs | synonyms=cycle, rhythm"
    Sense 11: "a partsong in which voices follow each other..."

    If I have to choose between "recurring sequence/cycle" and "partsong", "recurring sequence/cycle" is much more general and fits the "descending scale" description better.

    Let me double-check if there's any other sense I missed.
    Sense 4: "a series of professional calls (usually in a set order)". No.
    Sense 6: "the usual activities in your day". No.

    Let's think about Sense 2 again. "an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs".
    Is a "round" of bells an "interval"?
    If you say "the first round of bells", the "round" is the sequence itself.
    The definition says "an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs". This is a bit clunky, but it basically means one cycle of the sequence.

    Let's compare this to Sense 11 again.
    "a partsong in which voices follow each other; one voice starts and others join in one after another until all are singing different parts of the song at the same time"
    This is a very specific musical definition. While bell ringing is musical, "rounds" in bell ringing is not a "partsong".

    Therefore, Sense 2 is the most likely answer.

    Wait, let me search for the source of these senses. They look like they might be from a dictionary like WordNet.
    In WordNet, "round" has several senses.
    One is "a sequence of bells rung in order of pitch".
    If that sense is *not* listed, I have to pick the closest one.
    Let's look at the list again.
    Is it possible that "rounds" here means Sense 2?
    "an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs"
    If the bells ring 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, that is one "round".

    Let me search for "round" and "cycle" in the context of bell ringing.
    "The bells are rung in rounds, which is the basic cycle..."
    Yes, that fits.

    Let me double-check Sense 11 one more time.
    "a partsong in which voices follow each other..."
    A "round" in music (like "Row, Row, Row Your Boat") is a canon.
    In bell ringing, "rounds" is just the bells in order. It's not a canon.

    So Sense 2 is the best fit.


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

Context: History, after all, is not on his side. According to a nationwide survey taken a year ago, nearly a third of England's church bells are no longer rung on Sundays because there is no one to ring them. It is easy to see why the ancient art is on the ropes. The less complicated version of playing tunes on bells, as do the carillons of continental Europe, is considered by the English to be childish, fit only for foreigners. Change-ringing, a mind-boggling exercise the English invented 380 years ago, requires physical dexterity -- some bells weigh more than a ton -- combined with intense mental concentration. Proper English bells are started off in "rounds, "from the <t>highest-pitched</t> bell to the lowest -- a simple descending scale using, in larger churches, as many as 12 bells. Then, at a signal, the ringers begin varying the order in which the bells sound without altering the steady rhythm of the striking.

Senses:
1. definition=used of sounds and voices; high in pitch or frequency | synonyms=high
2. definition=set at a sharp or high angle or slant | examples=a high-pitched roof

reasoning_content:
*   Context: A passage about English church bells and change-ringing.
    *   Target phrase: "highest-pitched bell".
    *   Senses provided:
        1.  Used of sounds and voices; high in pitch or frequency.
        2.  Set at a sharp or high angle or slant (e.g., a high-pitched roof).

    *   The sentence is: "Proper English bells are started off in 'rounds,' from the <t>highest-pitched</t> bell to the lowest -- a simple descending scale using, in larger churches, as many as 12 bells."
    *   The context discusses bells, sounds, and a "descending scale".
    *   "Highest-pitched" here refers to the sound frequency of the bell.

    *   Sense 1: Sounds and voices, high in pitch or frequency. (Matches perfectly).
    *   Sense 2: Angle or slant (roof). (Does not match).

    *   The correct sense is 1.


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

Context: History, after all, is not on his side. According to a nationwide survey taken a year ago, nearly a third of England's church bells are no longer rung on Sundays because there is no one to ring them. It is easy to see why the ancient art is on the ropes. The less complicated version of playing tunes on bells, as do the carillons of continental Europe, is considered by the English to be childish, fit only for foreigners. Change-ringing, a mind-boggling exercise the English invented 380 years ago, requires physical dexterity -- some bells weigh more than a ton -- combined with intense mental concentration. Proper English bells are started off in "rounds, "from the highest-pitched <t>bell</t> to the lowest -- a simple descending scale using, in larger churches, as many as 12 bells. Then, at a signal, the ringers begin varying the order in which the bells sound without altering the steady rhythm of the striking.

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

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "Proper English bells are started off in 'rounds,' from the highest-pitched <t>bell</t> to the lowest -- a simple descending scale using, in larger churches, as many as 12 bells."
    *   Target word: "bell" (marked with <t></t>).
    *   Surrounding context: "church bells", "ring them", "playing tunes on bells", "some bells weigh more than a ton", "highest-pitched bell to the lowest", "descending scale".

    *   Sense 1: a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck. (Fits well: church bells are hollow metal devices).
    *   Sense 2: a push button at an outer door (doorbell). (Does not fit).
    *   Sense 3: the sound of a bell being struck. (The context refers to the object itself, "highest-pitched bell", not the sound).
    *   Sense 4: nautical time units. (Does not fit).
    *   Sense 5: the shape of a bell. (Does not fit).
    *   Sense 6: Melville Bell (person). (Does not fit).
    *   Sense 7: Vanessa Bell (person). (Does not fit).
    *   Sense 8: Alexander Graham Bell (person). (Does not fit).
    *   Sense 9: a percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned bells... used as an orchestral instrument. (While church bells are tuned, they are generally considered the devices themselves rather than a specific orchestral instrument like a glockenspiel or tubular bells, although the distinction is subtle. However, Sense 1 is the more general and primary definition for a church bell).
    *   Sense 10: the flared opening of a tubular device. (Does not fit).

    *   The text discusses "church bells", "ringers", and "bells [that] weigh more than a ton".
    *   "highest-pitched bell to the lowest" refers to the physical objects (the bells) of different sizes/pitches.
    *   Sense 1 is the most accurate description of a church bell.

    *   Sense 1: "a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck". This perfectly describes a church bell.


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

Context: History, after all, is not on his side. According to a nationwide survey taken a year ago, nearly a third of England's church bells are no longer rung on Sundays because there is no one to ring them. It is easy to see why the ancient art is on the ropes. The less complicated version of playing tunes on bells, as do the carillons of continental Europe, is considered by the English to be childish, fit only for foreigners. Change-ringing, a mind-boggling exercise the English invented 380 years ago, requires physical dexterity -- some bells weigh more than a ton -- combined with intense mental concentration. Proper English bells are started off in "rounds, "from the highest-pitched bell to the <t>lowest</t> -- a simple descending scale using, in larger churches, as many as 12 bells. Then, at a signal, the ringers begin varying the order in which the bells sound without altering the steady rhythm of the striking.

Senses:
1. definition=less than normal in degree or intensity or amount | examples=low prices; the reservoir is low
2. definition=literal meanings; being at or having a relatively small elevation or upward extension | examples=low ceilings; low clouds
3. definition=very low in volume | synonyms=low-toned | examples=a low murmur; the low-toned murmur of the surf
4. definition=unrefined in character | examples=low comedy
5. definition=used of sounds and voices; low in pitch or frequency | synonyms=low-pitched
6. definition=of the most contemptible kind | synonyms=abject, low-down, miserable, scummy, scurvy | examples=abject cowardice; a low stunt to pull
7. definition=low or inferior in station or quality | synonyms=humble, lowly, modest, small | examples=a humble cottage; a lowly parish priest
8. definition=no longer sufficient | synonyms=depleted | examples=supplies are low; our funds are depleted
9. definition=subdued or brought low in condition or status | synonyms=broken, crushed, humbled, humiliated | examples=brought low; a broken man
10. definition=filled with melancholy and despondency | synonyms=gloomy, grim, blue, depressed, dispirited, down | examples=gloomy at the thought of what he had to face; gloomy predictions

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "Proper English bells are started off in 'rounds,' from the highest-pitched bell to the <t>lowest</t> -- a simple descending scale using, in larger churches, as many as 12 bells."
    *   Target word: "lowest" (superlative of "low").
    *   Clues: "highest-pitched bell", "descending scale".

    *   Sense 1: less than normal in degree/intensity/amount (e.g., low prices). -> No.
    *   Sense 2: small elevation/upward extension (e.g., low ceilings). -> No.
    *   Sense 3: very low in volume (e.g., low murmur). -> No.
    *   Sense 4: unrefined in character (e.g., low comedy). -> No.
    *   Sense 5: used of sounds and voices; low in pitch or frequency (synonym: low-pitched). -> Yes. The context explicitly mentions "highest-pitched bell" and a "descending scale".
    *   Sense 6: most contemptible kind (e.g., low stunt). -> No.
    *   Sense 7: low or inferior in station or quality (e.g., humble cottage). -> No.
    *   Sense 8: no longer sufficient (e.g., supplies are low). -> No.
    *   Sense 9: subdued or brought low in condition/status (e.g., brought low). -> No.
    *   Sense 10: filled with melancholy (e.g., gloomy). -> No.

    *   The context refers to the pitch of the bells.
    *   "Highest-pitched bell to the lowest" clearly refers to the frequency/pitch of the sound.
    *   Sense 5 specifically defines "low" as "used of sounds and voices; low in pitch or frequency".


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

Context: History, after all, is not on his side. According to a nationwide survey taken a year ago, nearly a third of England's church bells are no longer rung on Sundays because there is no one to ring them. It is easy to see why the ancient art is on the ropes. The less complicated version of playing tunes on bells, as do the carillons of continental Europe, is considered by the English to be childish, fit only for foreigners. Change-ringing, a mind-boggling exercise the English invented 380 years ago, requires physical dexterity -- some bells weigh more than a ton -- combined with intense mental concentration. Proper English bells are started off in "rounds, "from the highest-pitched bell to the lowest -- a <t>simple</t> descending scale using, in larger churches, as many as 12 bells. Then, at a signal, the ringers begin varying the order in which the bells sound without altering the steady rhythm of the striking.

Senses:
1. definition=having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved | examples=a simple problem; simple mechanisms
2. definition=easy and not involved or complicated | synonyms=elementary, uncomplicated, unproblematic | examples=an elementary problem in statistics; elementary, my dear Watson
3. definition=apart from anything else; without additions or modifications | synonyms=bare, mere | examples=only the bare facts; shocked by the mere idea
4. definition=exhibiting childlike simplicity and credulity | synonyms=childlike, wide-eyed, round-eyed, dewy-eyed | examples=childlike trust; dewy-eyed innocence
5. definition=lacking mental capacity and subtlety | synonyms=dim-witted, simple-minded
6. definition=(botany) of leaf shapes; of leaves having no divisions or subdivisions | synonyms=unsubdivided
7. definition=unornamented | examples=a simple country schoolhouse; her black dress--simple to austerity

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...Proper English bells are started off in 'rounds,' from the highest-pitched bell to the lowest -- a <t>simple</t> descending scale using, in larger churches, as many as 12 bells."
    *   Target word: "simple"
    *   Usage: "a simple descending scale"

    *   Sense 1: having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved (e.g., a simple problem; simple mechanisms).
    *   Sense 2: easy and not involved or complicated (e.g., elementary problem in statistics).
    *   Sense 3: apart from anything else; without additions or modifications (e.g., bare facts; mere idea).
    *   Sense 4: exhibiting childlike simplicity and credulity (e.g., childlike trust).
    *   Sense 5: lacking mental capacity and subtlety (e.g., dim-witted).
    *   Sense 6: (botany) of leaf shapes.
    *   Sense 7: unornamented (e.g., simple country schoolhouse).

    *   The text describes "rounds" as a "simple descending scale."
    *   In this context, "simple" means the scale is straightforward, not complex, and follows a basic pattern (highest to lowest).
    *   Comparing Sense 1 and Sense 2:
        *   Sense 1 focuses on the structure (few parts, not complex).
        *   Sense 2 focuses on the ease of execution or understanding (easy, elementary).
    *   A "descending scale" is a basic structure. While it is "easy" (Sense 2), the primary meaning here is that it's a basic, uncomplicated sequence (Sense 1).
    *   Let's look at Sense 3: "apart from anything else; without additions or modifications." A "simple descending scale" could mean just the scale and nothing else. However, "not complex" fits better.
    *   Let's re-evaluate Sense 1 vs Sense 2.
        *   Sense 1: "having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved"
        *   Sense 2: "easy and not involved or complicated"
    *   In the context of a musical scale, "simple" usually means it's a basic version, not a complex one.
    *   Looking at the contrast in the text: "The less complicated version... is considered... childish" vs "Change-ringing, a mind-boggling exercise...". The "rounds" (the simple descending scale) are the starting point before the "mind-boggling" part begins.
    *   Therefore, "simple" here means not complex or complicated.

    *   Sense 1: "not complex or complicated or involved"
    *   Sense 2: "easy and not involved or complicated"
    *   Often, these two are very close. However, a "simple scale" refers to the nature of the scale itself (its structure) rather than the ease of playing it (though it is easy).
    *   Let's check Sense 1 examples: "a simple problem; simple mechanisms".
    *   Let's check Sense 2 examples: "an elementary problem in statistics".
    *   A descending scale is a basic structure. Sense 1 seems the most fitting for describing a structural quality.

    *   Wait, let's look at Sense 3 again: "apart from anything else; without additions or modifications". "A simple descending scale" could mean "just a descending scale".
    *   But usually, "simple" in this context means "basic" or "uncomplicated".
    *   Comparing "simple" (not complex) vs "simple" (easy).
    *   The text contrasts "simple descending scale" with "varying the order... without altering the steady rhythm" (which is the "mind-boggling" part).
    *   This contrast strongly suggests "not complex" (Sense 1).

    *   Sense 1: not complex or complicated.
    *   Sense 2: easy.
    *   Sense 3: mere/bare.
    *   Sense 4: childlike.
    *   Sense 5: dim-witted.
    *   Sense 6: botany.
    *   Sense 7: unornamented.

    The most accurate description of a "simple descending scale" in contrast to "mind-boggling" change-ringing is that it is not complex.

    *Self-Correction:* Is it Sense 1 or Sense 2?
    Sense 1: "having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved"
    Sense 2: "easy and not involved or complicated"
    A scale is a sequence. A "simple" sequence is one that isn't complex. While it is easy, the "simplicity" refers to the pattern. Sense 1 is generally the broader definition for "not complex".

    Let's double-check Sense 3 ("mere"). "A mere descending scale". That also works, but "simple" as "not complex" is more common for scales.

    Let's look at the provided examples for Sense 1: "a simple problem; simple mechanisms".
    And Sense 2: "an elementary problem in statistics".
    A "simple descending scale" is more like a "simple mechanism" (a basic structure) than an "elementary problem" (something easy to solve).

    Final choice: 1.


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

Context: History, after all, is not on his side. According to a nationwide survey taken a year ago, nearly a third of England's church bells are no longer rung on Sundays because there is no one to ring them. It is easy to see why the ancient art is on the ropes. The less complicated version of playing tunes on bells, as do the carillons of continental Europe, is considered by the English to be childish, fit only for foreigners. Change-ringing, a mind-boggling exercise the English invented 380 years ago, requires physical dexterity -- some bells weigh more than a ton -- combined with intense mental concentration. Proper English bells are started off in "rounds, "from the highest-pitched bell to the lowest -- a simple descending <t>scale</t> using, in larger churches, as many as 12 bells. Then, at a signal, the ringers begin varying the order in which the bells sound without altering the steady rhythm of the striking.

Senses:
1. definition=an ordered reference standard | synonyms=scale of measurement, graduated table, ordered series | examples=judging on a scale of 1 to 10
2. definition=relative magnitude | examples=they entertained on a grand scale
3. definition=the ratio between the size of something and a representation of it | examples=the scale of the map; the scale of the model
4. definition=a specialized leaf or bract that protects a bud or catkin | synonyms=scale leaf
5. definition=a thin flake of dead epidermis shed from the surface of the skin | synonyms=scurf, exfoliation
6. definition=(music) a series of notes differing in pitch according to a specific scheme (usually within an octave) | synonyms=musical scale
7. definition=a measuring instrument for weighing; shows amount of mass | synonyms=weighing machine
8. definition=an indicator having a graduated sequence of marks
9. definition=a metal sheathing of uniform thickness (such as the shield attached to an artillery piece to protect the gunners) | synonyms=plate, shell
10. definition=a flattened rigid plate forming part of the body covering of many animals

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "Proper English bells are started off in 'rounds,' from the highest-pitched bell to the lowest -- a simple descending <t>scale</t> using, in larger churches, as many as 12 bells."
    *   Key phrases: "highest-pitched bell to the lowest", "descending scale", "12 bells".
    *   The word "scale" refers to a sequence of musical notes (pitches) played in order.

    *   Sense 1: ordered reference standard (e.g., 1 to 10).
    *   Sense 2: relative magnitude (e.g., grand scale).
    *   Sense 3: ratio (e.g., map scale).
    *   Sense 4: leaf/bract (botany).
    *   Sense 5: skin flake.
    *   Sense 6: (music) a series of notes differing in pitch according to a specific scheme.
    *   Sense 7: weighing instrument.
    *   Sense 8: indicator with graduated marks.
    *   Sense 9: metal sheathing.
    *   Sense 10: animal body covering.

    *   The context describes bells ringing from highest pitch to lowest pitch. This is a musical sequence.
    *   Sense 6 specifically mentions "(music) a series of notes differing in pitch".

    *   The correct sense is 6.