[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: settlement
Target surface form: settlement
Context:
As if the problems at home were not already enough for Deutsche Bank, the industry giant's past in the USA is now also catching up with it. Frankfurt-based Deutsche Bank will pay 145 million dollars (106 million Euros) to settle disputes arising from the bankruptcy of five major credit unions during the financial crisis. The issue centres on the sale of mortgage securities. The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), a financial market regulator, accuses a string of major banks of having used false promises to mislead credit unions into buying the financial products. The value of the securities dropped dramatically during the financial crisis and brought down the credit unions. "We are happy to have resolved the issue without the parties going to court," said a Deutsche Bank spokesman in New York. The bank did not admit culpability in the <t>settlement</t>. The same is true of Citigroup, which agreed to pay 20.5 million dollars.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=settlement%1:04:00:: | definition=termination of a business operation by using its assets to discharge its liabilities | synonyms=liquidation
2. sense_key=settlement%1:09:00:: | definition=something settled or resolved; the outcome of decision making | synonyms=resolution, closure | examples=they finally reached a settlement with the union; they never did achieve a final resolution of their differences
3. sense_key=settlement%1:14:01:: | definition=a community of people smaller than a town | synonyms=village, small town
4. sense_key=settlement%1:10:00:: | definition=a conclusive resolution of a matter and disposition of it
5. sense_key=settlement%1:15:00:: | definition=an area where a group of families live together
6. sense_key=settlement%1:14:00:: | definition=a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government | synonyms=colony | examples=the American colony in Paris
7. sense_key=settlement%1:04:01:: | definition=the act of colonizing; the establishment of colonies | synonyms=colonization, colonisation | examples=the British colonization of America

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 2}
```

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: "settlement"
    *   Context: "The bank did not admit culpability in the <t>settlement</t>."
    *   Surrounding context: Deutsche Bank paying $145 million to "settle disputes" arising from bankruptcy, resolving the issue "without the parties going to court."

    *   Sense 1: termination of a business operation (liquidation). (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 2: something settled or resolved; the outcome of decision making (synonyms: resolution, closure). Example: "reached a settlement with the union". (Strong candidate)
    *   Sense 3: a community of people smaller than a town (village). (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 4: a conclusive resolution of a matter and disposition of it. (Strong candidate)
    *   Sense 5: an area where a group of families live together. (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 6: a body of people who settle far from home (colony). (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 7: the act of colonizing. (Incorrect)

    *   Sense 2: "something settled or resolved; the outcome of decision making" (synonyms: resolution, closure). Example: "they finally reached a settlement with the union".
    *   Sense 4: "a conclusive resolution of a matter and disposition of it".

    *   In legal contexts, a "settlement" is an agreement that ends a dispute without going to trial.
    *   Sense 2's example ("reached a settlement with the union") is very close to the legal/dispute resolution context.
    *   Sense 4 is more abstract ("conclusive resolution of a matter").
    *   Looking at the context: "pay 145 million dollars... to settle disputes", "resolved the issue without the parties going to court", "did not admit culpability in the settlement".
    *   Sense 2 specifically mentions "something settled or resolved" and provides an example of a negotiated agreement (with a union).
    *   Sense 4 is "a conclusive resolution of a matter and disposition of it".

    *Wait*, let me re-examine Sense 2 and Sense 4.
    Sense 2: `settlement%1:09:00:: | definition=something settled or resolved; the outcome of decision making | synonyms=resolution, closure | examples=they finally reached a settlement with the union`
    Sense 4: `settlement%1:10:00:: | definition=a conclusive resolution of a matter and disposition of it`

    In many WordNet versions, Sense 2 (09:00) refers to the *agreement* reached, while Sense 4 (10:00) refers to the *act* or the *state* of resolution.
    The sentence "The bank did not admit culpability in the settlement" refers to the agreement/document/arrangement itself.

    Let's look at the synonyms for Sense 2: resolution, closure.
    Let's look at the example for Sense 2: "they finally reached a settlement with the union". This matches the "settle disputes" and "resolved the issue without the parties going to court" context perfectly.

    Is there a better fit?
    Sense 1: Liquidation (No)
    Sense 3: Village (No)
    Sense 5: Family area (No)
    Sense 6: Colony (No)
    Sense 7: Colonization (No)

    Between 2 and 4:
    Sense 2 is "something settled or resolved; the outcome of decision making".
    Sense 4 is "a conclusive resolution of a matter and disposition of it".

    Usually, in these datasets, the "agreement to end a legal dispute" is mapped to the sense that mentions "reaching a settlement" (Sense 2).

    *Self-Correction/Double Check:*
    Sense 2: `settlement%1:09:00`
    Sense 4: `settlement%1:10:00`
    Looking at the provided options:
    2. sense_key=settlement%1:09:00:: | definition=something settled or resolved; the outcome of decision making | synonyms=resolution, closure | examples=they finally reached a settlement with the union
    4. sense_key=settlement%1:10:00:: | definition=a conclusive resolution of a matter and disposition of it

    The example in Sense 2 ("reached a settlement with the union") is almost identical in usage to "reached a settlement with the NCUA" (implied by "pay 145 million dollars to settle disputes").

    Therefore, Sense 2 is the best fit.


attempt_kind: initial

status: success

[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: dollar
Target surface form: dollars
Context:
The issue centres on the sale of mortgage securities. The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), a financial market regulator, accuses a string of major banks of having used false promises to mislead credit unions into buying the financial products. The value of the securities dropped dramatically during the financial crisis and brought down the credit unions. "We are happy to have resolved the issue without the parties going to court," said a Deutsche Bank spokesman in New York. The bank did not admit culpability in the settlement. The same is true of Citigroup, which agreed to pay 20.5 million <t>dollars</t>. The NCUA chairman, Debbie Matz, welcomed the responsiveness of the two banks.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=dollar%1:21:01:: | definition=a United States coin worth one dollar | examples=the dollar coin has never been popular in the United States
2. sense_key=dollar%1:23:00:: | definition=the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
3. sense_key=dollar%1:21:00:: | definition=a piece of paper money worth one dollar | synonyms=dollar bill, one dollar bill, buck, clam
4. sense_key=dollar%1:10:00:: | definition=a symbol of commercialism or greed | synonyms=dollar mark, dollar sign | examples=he worships the almighty dollar; the dollar sign means little to him

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

raw_output:
```json
{"sense_index": 2}
```

finish_reason: stop

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 2}
```

role: assistant

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `dollar`
    *   Target surface form: `dollars`
    *   Context: "...Citigroup, which agreed to pay 20.5 million <t>dollars</t>."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `dollar%1:21:01::`: a United States coin worth one dollar.
        2.  `dollar%1:23:00::`: the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents.
        3.  `dollar%1:21:00::`: a piece of paper money worth one dollar.
        4.  `dollar%1:10:00::`: a symbol of commercialism or greed.

    *   The context refers to a financial settlement: "agreed to pay 20.5 million dollars".
    *   This refers to a quantity of money/currency, not a specific coin (sense 1), a specific piece of paper money (sense 3), or a symbol of greed (sense 4).
    *   Sense 2 ("the basic monetary unit in many countries") is the general term for the currency unit used to measure value in this context.

    *   Sense 1: Coin (Too specific).
    *   Sense 2: Monetary unit (Correct - refers to the currency value).
    *   Sense 3: Paper money/bill (Too specific).
    *   Sense 4: Symbol of greed (Incorrect).

    *   The target word "dollars" in "20.5 million dollars" refers to the unit of currency. Sense 2 is the best fit.

currency: USD

source: unavailable


[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: responsiveness
Target surface form: responsiveness
Context:
The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), a financial market regulator, accuses a string of major banks of having used false promises to mislead credit unions into buying the financial products. The value of the securities dropped dramatically during the financial crisis and brought down the credit unions. "We are happy to have resolved the issue without the parties going to court," said a Deutsche Bank spokesman in New York. The bank did not admit culpability in the settlement. The same is true of Citigroup, which agreed to pay 20.5 million dollars. The NCUA chairman, Debbie Matz, welcomed the <t>responsiveness</t> of the two banks. The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) is responsible for the US credit unions and intervenes in bankruptcies to protect customer deposits.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=responsiveness%1:07:00:: | definition=the quality of being responsive; reacting quickly; as a quality of people, it involves responding with emotion to people and events
2. sense_key=responsiveness%1:09:00:: | definition=responsive to stimulation | synonyms=reactivity

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

raw_output:
```json
{"sense_index": 1}
```

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 1}
```

reasoning_content:
*   Target word: "responsiveness"
    *   Context: The NCUA (regulator) accused banks of misleading credit unions. The banks settled without going to court. The NCUA chairman welcomed the "responsiveness" of the two banks.
    *   Meaning: In this context, "responsiveness" refers to the banks' willingness to address the issue, settle the dispute, and react to the regulator's demands/accusations.

    *   Sense 1: "the quality of being responsive; reacting quickly; as a quality of people, it involves responding with emotion to people and events"
    *   Sense 2: "responsive to stimulation | synonyms=reactivity" (This is a biological/physiological sense).

    *   Sense 2 is clearly biological/physiological (reactivity to stimulation).
    *   Sense 1 describes reacting quickly or being responsive in a general or interpersonal/organizational sense. The banks reacted to the regulator's accusations by settling. This fits the context of a business/legal interaction.


[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: bank
Target surface form: banks
Context:
The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), a financial market regulator, accuses a string of major banks of having used false promises to mislead credit unions into buying the financial products. The value of the securities dropped dramatically during the financial crisis and brought down the credit unions. "We are happy to have resolved the issue without the parties going to court," said a Deutsche Bank spokesman in New York. The bank did not admit culpability in the settlement. The same is true of Citigroup, which agreed to pay 20.5 million dollars. The NCUA chairman, Debbie Matz, welcomed the responsiveness of the two <t>banks</t>. The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) is responsible for the US credit unions and intervenes in bankruptcies to protect customer deposits.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=bank%1:21:01:: | definition=the funds held by a gambling house or the dealer in some gambling games | examples=he tried to break the bank at Monte Carlo
2. sense_key=bank%1:17:02:: | definition=a slope in the turn of a road or track; the outside is higher than the inside in order to reduce the effects of centrifugal force | synonyms=cant, camber
3. sense_key=bank%1:06:00:: | definition=a building in which the business of banking transacted | synonyms=bank building | examples=the bank is on the corner of Nassau and Witherspoon
4. sense_key=bank%1:17:01:: | definition=sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water) | examples=they pulled the canoe up on the bank; he sat on the bank of the river and watched the currents
5. sense_key=bank%1:04:00:: | definition=a flight maneuver; aircraft tips laterally about its longitudinal axis (especially in turning) | examples=the plane went into a steep bank
6. sense_key=bank%1:06:01:: | definition=a container (usually with a slot in the top) for keeping money at home | synonyms=savings bank, coin bank, money box | examples=the coin bank was empty
7. sense_key=bank%1:14:00:: | definition=a financial institution that accepts deposits and channels the money into lending activities | synonyms=depository financial institution, banking concern, banking company | examples=he cashed a check at the bank; that bank holds the mortgage on my home
8. sense_key=bank%1:14:01:: | definition=an arrangement of similar objects in a row or in tiers | examples=he operated a bank of switches
9. sense_key=bank%1:21:00:: | definition=a supply or stock held in reserve for future use (especially in emergencies)
10. sense_key=bank%1:17:00:: | definition=a long ridge or pile | examples=a huge bank of earth

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

raw_output:
```json
{"sense_index": 7}
```

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 7}
```

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `bank`
    *   Target surface form: `banks`
    *   Context: "The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), a financial market regulator, accuses a string of major banks of having used false promises to mislead credit unions into buying the financial products... The NCUA chairman, Debbie Matz, welcomed the responsiveness of the two <t>banks</t>."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  Gambling house funds.
        2.  Slope in a road/track.
        3.  Building for banking.
        4.  Sloping land beside water.
        5.  Flight maneuver.
        6.  Money box/container.
        7.  Financial institution (deposits/lending).
        8.  Arrangement of objects in a row.
        9.  Supply/stock in reserve.
        10. Long ridge or pile.

    *   The context mentions "financial market regulator", "credit unions", "financial products", "securities", "Deutsche Bank", "Citigroup", and "customer deposits".
    *   The word "banks" refers to entities like Deutsche Bank and Citigroup.
    *   These are financial institutions that deal with money, deposits, and lending.

    *   Sense 7: "a financial institution that accepts deposits and channels the money into lending activities" (synonyms: depository financial institution, banking concern, banking company).
    *   Sense 3: "a building in which the business of banking transacted". (The context refers to the institutions/companies, not the physical buildings).

    *   Sense 7 is the perfect fit for "major banks", "Deutsche Bank", and "Citigroup".


[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: bankruptcy
Target surface form: bankruptcies
Context:
The value of the securities dropped dramatically during the financial crisis and brought down the credit unions. "We are happy to have resolved the issue without the parties going to court," said a Deutsche Bank spokesman in New York. The bank did not admit culpability in the settlement. The same is true of Citigroup, which agreed to pay 20.5 million dollars. The NCUA chairman, Debbie Matz, welcomed the responsiveness of the two banks. The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) is responsible for the US credit unions and intervenes in <t>bankruptcies</t> to protect customer deposits. The NCUA is fighting for compensation for losses that run into the billions.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=bankruptcy%1:04:00:: | definition=a legal process intended to insure equality among the creditors of a corporation declared to be insolvent
2. sense_key=bankruptcy%1:26:00:: | definition=inability to discharge all your debts as they come due | synonyms=failure | examples=the company had to declare bankruptcy; fraudulent loans led to the failure of many banks
3. sense_key=bankruptcy%1:26:01:: | definition=a state of complete lack of some abstract property | examples=spiritual bankruptcy; moral bankruptcy

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 1}
```

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `bankruptcy`
    *   Target surface form: `bankruptcies`
    *   Context: "The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) is responsible for the US credit unions and intervenes in <t>bankruptcies</t> to protect customer deposits."

    *   Sense 1: `bankruptcy%1:04:00::` - "a legal process intended to insure equality among the creditors of a corporation declared to be insolvent"
    *   Sense 2: `bankruptcy%1:26:00::` - "inability to discharge all your debts as they come due" (synonym: failure)
    *   Sense 3: `bankruptcy%1:26:01::` - "a state of complete lack of some abstract property" (e.g., spiritual bankruptcy)

    *   The context mentions the NCUA (National Credit Union Administration), which is a regulatory body.
    *   The NCUA "intervenes in bankruptcies to protect customer deposits."
    *   "Intervening in" suggests a formal, legal, or administrative process.
    *   Sense 1 describes the "legal process" of bankruptcy.
    *   Sense 2 describes the "state" or "condition" of being unable to pay debts (insolvency).
    *   Sense 3 describes a metaphorical lack of an abstract property.

    *   While Sense 2 (the state of being bankrupt) is related, the NCUA doesn't just intervene in the *state* of being unable to pay debts; it intervenes in the *legal proceedings* (the bankruptcies) to manage the fallout and protect deposits.
    *   Sense 1 specifically refers to the "legal process," which fits the action of a government agency "intervening" to protect deposits.

    *   Sense 1: Legal process.
    *   Sense 2: Financial state/failure.
    *   Sense 3: Metaphorical lack.
    *   The context "intervenes in bankruptcies" strongly points to the legal proceedings.


[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: deposit
Target surface form: deposits
Context:
The value of the securities dropped dramatically during the financial crisis and brought down the credit unions. "We are happy to have resolved the issue without the parties going to court," said a Deutsche Bank spokesman in New York. The bank did not admit culpability in the settlement. The same is true of Citigroup, which agreed to pay 20.5 million dollars. The NCUA chairman, Debbie Matz, welcomed the responsiveness of the two banks. The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) is responsible for the US credit unions and intervenes in bankruptcies to protect customer <t>deposits</t>. The NCUA is fighting for compensation for losses that run into the billions.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=deposit%1:10:01:: | definition=a payment given as a guarantee that an obligation will be met
2. sense_key=deposit%1:19:00:: | definition=the phenomenon of sediment or gravel accumulating | synonyms=sedimentation, alluviation
3. sense_key=deposit%1:22:00:: | definition=the natural process of laying down a deposit of something | synonyms=deposition
4. sense_key=deposit%1:21:02:: | definition=money given as security for an article acquired for temporary use | examples=his deposit was refunded when he returned the car
5. sense_key=deposit%1:21:01:: | definition=money deposited in a bank or some similar institution | synonyms=bank deposit
6. sense_key=deposit%1:21:00:: | definition=a partial payment made at the time of purchase; the balance to be paid later | synonyms=down payment
7. sense_key=deposit%1:06:00:: | definition=a facility where things can be deposited for storage or safekeeping | synonyms=depository, depositary, repository
8. sense_key=deposit%1:17:00:: | definition=matter that has been deposited by some natural process | synonyms=sediment
9. sense_key=deposit%1:04:00:: | definition=the act of putting something somewhere | synonyms=deposition

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

raw_output:
```json
{"sense_index": 5}
```

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 5}
```

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `deposit`
    *   Target surface form: `deposits`
    *   Context: "...The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) is responsible for the US credit unions and intervenes in bankruptcies to protect customer <t>deposits</t>."
    *   Key phrases: "credit unions", "bankruptcies", "protect customer deposits".

    *   1: payment as a guarantee (security deposit).
    *   2: phenomenon of sediment accumulating (geology).
    *   3: natural process of laying down a deposit (geology).
    *   4: money given as security for temporary use (e.g., car rental).
    *   5: money deposited in a bank or some similar institution (bank deposit).
    *   6: partial payment at time of purchase (down payment).
    *   7: facility for storage (depository).
    *   8: matter deposited by natural process (sediment).
    *   9: act of putting something somewhere.

    *   The context mentions "credit unions" and "bankruptcies".
    *   "Customer deposits" in the context of a credit union refers to the money that customers have put into their accounts.
    *   This matches sense 5: "money deposited in a bank or some similar institution | synonyms=bank deposit".

    *   Sense 1 (guarantee) - No.
    *   Sense 2 (sedimentation) - No.
    *   Sense 3 (deposition process) - No.
    *   Sense 4 (security for temporary use) - No.
    *   Sense 5 (bank deposit) - Yes.
    *   Sense 6 (down payment) - No.
    *   Sense 7 (depository) - No.
    *   Sense 8 (sediment) - No.
    *   Sense 9 (act of putting) - No.


[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: compensation
Target surface form: compensation
Context:
"We are happy to have resolved the issue without the parties going to court," said a Deutsche Bank spokesman in New York. The bank did not admit culpability in the settlement. The same is true of Citigroup, which agreed to pay 20.5 million dollars. The NCUA chairman, Debbie Matz, welcomed the responsiveness of the two banks. The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) is responsible for the US credit unions and intervenes in bankruptcies to protect customer deposits. The NCUA is fighting for <t>compensation</t> for losses that run into the billions. The current settlements are the first of their kind.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=compensation%1:04:00:: | definition=the act of compensating for service or loss or injury | synonyms=recompense
2. sense_key=compensation%1:21:00:: | definition=something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury)
3. sense_key=compensation%1:22:00:: | definition=(psychiatry) a defense mechanism that conceals your undesirable shortcomings by exaggerating desirable behaviors

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 2}
```

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `compensation`
    *   Target surface form: `compensation`
    *   Context: "The NCUA is fighting for <t>compensation</t> for losses that run into the billions."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `compensation%1:04:00::` (the act of compensating)
        2.  `compensation%1:21:00::` (something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation)
        3.  `compensation%1:22:00::` (psychiatry defense mechanism)

    *   The sentence says the NCUA is "fighting for compensation for losses that run into the billions."
    *   "Losses that run into the billions" strongly implies money.
    *   "Fighting for compensation" means they want to receive money to make up for those losses.

    *   Sense 1: "the act of compensating" (the process/action).
    *   Sense 2: "something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation" (the actual money/thing).
    *   Sense 3: "defense mechanism" (psychology).

    *   The NCUA isn't fighting for the *act* of compensating (Sense 1), but for the *money* (Sense 2) to cover the losses.
    *   Sense 2 specifically mentions "money" and "reparation (as for a service or loss or injury)", which fits perfectly with "losses that run into the billions".

    *   Sense 2 is the best fit.


[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: billion
Target surface form: billions
Context:
"We are happy to have resolved the issue without the parties going to court," said a Deutsche Bank spokesman in New York. The bank did not admit culpability in the settlement. The same is true of Citigroup, which agreed to pay 20.5 million dollars. The NCUA chairman, Debbie Matz, welcomed the responsiveness of the two banks. The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) is responsible for the US credit unions and intervenes in bankruptcies to protect customer deposits. The NCUA is fighting for compensation for losses that run into the <t>billions</t>. The current settlements are the first of their kind.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=billion%1:23:01:: | definition=the number that is represented as a one followed by 12 zeros; in the United Kingdom the usage followed in the United States is frequently seen | synonyms=one million million, 1000000000000
2. sense_key=billion%1:23:00:: | definition=the number that is represented as a one followed by 9 zeros | synonyms=one thousand million, 1000000000
3. sense_key=billion%1:23:02:: | definition=a very large indefinite number (usually hyperbole) | synonyms=million, trillion, zillion, jillion, gazillion | examples=there were millions of flies

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 2}
```

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: "billion"
    *   Target surface form: "billions"
    *   Context: "The NCUA is fighting for compensation for losses that run into the billions."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  $10^{12}$ (one trillion in US English)
        2.  $10^9$ (one billion in US English)
        3.  A very large indefinite number (hyperbole).

    *   The context discusses financial settlements involving Deutsche Bank, Citigroup, and the NCUA (National Credit Union Administration).
    *   The phrase "losses that run into the billions" refers to a specific scale of financial loss.
    *   In modern US English (and increasingly in UK English), "billion" refers to $10^9$.
    *   Is it hyperbole (sense 3)? While "billions" can be used hyperbolically, in the context of major international banks (Deutsche Bank, Citigroup) and national regulatory bodies (NCUA), losses in the billions of dollars are literal and common.
    *   Is it $10^{12}$ (sense 1)? This is the "long scale" billion, which is rare in modern usage, especially in a US context (NCUA is a US agency).
    *   Is it $10^9$ (sense 2)? This is the standard "short scale" billion used in US financial contexts.

    *   Sense 1: $10^{12}$ (Long scale)
    *   Sense 2: $10^9$ (Short scale)
    *   Sense 3: Indefinite large number (Hyperbole)

    The context is a financial report about US banks and a US government agency. The most likely meaning is the standard US billion ($10^9$).

    *   Sense 2 is the standard definition for "billion" in the US.


[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: settlement
Target surface form: settlements
Context:
The bank did not admit culpability in the settlement. The same is true of Citigroup, which agreed to pay 20.5 million dollars. The NCUA chairman, Debbie Matz, welcomed the responsiveness of the two banks. The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) is responsible for the US credit unions and intervenes in bankruptcies to protect customer deposits. The NCUA is fighting for compensation for losses that run into the billions. The current <t>settlements</t> are the first of their kind. The regulator had also approached other major banks and sued JPMorgan Chase, the Royal Bank of Scotland and Goldman Sachs in the summer.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=settlement%1:14:01:: | definition=a community of people smaller than a town | synonyms=village, small town
2. sense_key=settlement%1:10:00:: | definition=a conclusive resolution of a matter and disposition of it
3. sense_key=settlement%1:04:01:: | definition=the act of colonizing; the establishment of colonies | synonyms=colonization, colonisation | examples=the British colonization of America
4. sense_key=settlement%1:15:00:: | definition=an area where a group of families live together
5. sense_key=settlement%1:04:00:: | definition=termination of a business operation by using its assets to discharge its liabilities | synonyms=liquidation
6. sense_key=settlement%1:14:00:: | definition=a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government | synonyms=colony | examples=the American colony in Paris
7. sense_key=settlement%1:09:00:: | definition=something settled or resolved; the outcome of decision making | synonyms=resolution, closure | examples=they finally reached a settlement with the union; they never did achieve a final resolution of their differences

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 7}
```

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: settlement
    *   Target surface form: settlements
    *   Context: "The bank did not admit culpability in the settlement. The same is true of Citigroup, which agreed to pay 20.5 million dollars... The current <t>settlements</t> are the first of their kind."
    *   Key phrases: "did not admit culpability in the settlement", "agreed to pay 20.5 million dollars", "fighting for compensation for losses".

    *   Sense 1: a community of people smaller than a town (village). -> Incorrect.
    *   Sense 2: a conclusive resolution of a matter and disposition of it. -> Possible.
    *   Sense 3: the act of colonizing. -> Incorrect.
    *   Sense 4: an area where a group of families live together. -> Incorrect.
    *   Sense 5: termination of a business operation (liquidation). -> Incorrect.
    *   Sense 6: a body of people who settle far from home (colony). -> Incorrect.
    *   Sense 7: something settled or resolved; the outcome of decision making (resolution, closure). Example: "they finally reached a settlement with the union". -> Very likely.

    *   Sense 2: "a conclusive resolution of a matter and disposition of it"
    *   Sense 7: "something settled or resolved; the outcome of decision making" (Synonyms: resolution, closure).
    *   In legal/financial contexts, a "settlement" is an agreement to resolve a dispute (often involving payment) without going to a full trial.
    *   Looking at the examples for Sense 7: "they finally reached a settlement with the union". This matches the context of banks paying money to resolve a dispute with the NCUA.
    *   Sense 2 is very similar, but Sense 7's synonyms (resolution, closure) and example (settlement with a union) align perfectly with a legal/financial settlement.

    *   Wait, let me re-read Sense 2 and Sense 7.
    *   Sense 2: "a conclusive resolution of a matter and disposition of it"
    *   Sense 7: "something settled or resolved; the outcome of decision making"
    *   Actually, in many WordNet versions, Sense 7 (or similar) specifically refers to the *agreement* reached.
    *   Let's look at the context again: "The bank did not admit culpability in the settlement." "The current settlements are the first of their kind."
    *   This refers to the legal agreements.
    *   Comparing Sense 2 and Sense 7 again:
        *   Sense 2: "conclusive resolution... and disposition of it"
        *   Sense 7: "something settled or resolved; the outcome of decision making"
    *   Usually, "settlement" in a legal sense (paying money to end a dispute) is mapped to the sense of "resolution" or "agreement".
    *   Let's check if there's a more specific "legal settlement" sense.
    *   Sense 2 is very broad. Sense 7 is also broad but the example "reached a settlement with the union" is a perfect match for the legal/financial context here.

    *   Sense 2: "a conclusive resolution of a matter and disposition of it"
    *   Sense 7: "something settled or resolved; the outcome of decision making"
    *   In the context of "The bank did not admit culpability in the settlement", it refers to the agreement/resolution.
    *   Looking at the provided options, Sense 7's example "they finally reached a settlement with the union" is the strongest indicator.

    *   Sense 1: Village (No)
    *   Sense 2: Resolution/Disposition (Maybe)
    *   Sense 3: Colonization (No)
    *   Sense 4: Family area (No)
    *   Sense 5: Liquidation (No)
    *   Sense 6: Colony (No)
    *   Sense 7: Resolution/Closure (Yes - Example matches perfectly)

    *   Sense 2 is "a conclusive resolution of a matter and disposition of it".
    *   Sense 7 is "something settled or resolved; the outcome of decision making".
    *   Actually, looking at the WordNet structure (if I recall), Sense 7 is often the one used for legal settlements. Let's double-check the nuances.
    *   "Disposition" in Sense 2 often refers to the final settlement of a legal case (the court's final determination).
    *   "Something settled or resolved" in Sense 7 refers to the agreement itself.
    *   The context "The bank did not admit culpability in the settlement" refers to the agreement reached between the bank and the regulator.

    *   Sense 7 is the best fit.


[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: regulator
Target surface form: regulator
Context:
The same is true of Citigroup, which agreed to pay 20.5 million dollars. The NCUA chairman, Debbie Matz, welcomed the responsiveness of the two banks. The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) is responsible for the US credit unions and intervenes in bankruptcies to protect customer deposits. The NCUA is fighting for compensation for losses that run into the billions. The current settlements are the first of their kind. The <t>regulator</t> had also approached other major banks and sued JPMorgan Chase, the Royal Bank of Scotland and Goldman Sachs in the summer. The dubious mortgage securities are so-called mortgage-backed securities.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=regulator%1:06:01:: | definition=a control that maintains a steady speed in a machine (as by controlling the supply of fuel) | synonyms=governor
2. sense_key=regulator%1:06:00:: | definition=any of various controls or devices for regulating or controlling fluid flow, pressure, temperature, etc.
3. sense_key=regulator%1:18:00:: | definition=an official responsible for control and supervision of a particular activity or area of public interest

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

raw_output:
```json
{"sense_index": 3}
```

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 3}
```

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: "regulator"
    *   Target surface form: "regulator"
    *   Context: The text discusses Citigroup, the NCUA (National Credit Union Administration), bank settlements, lawsuits against JPMorgan Chase, etc. The sentence is: "The <t>regulator</t> had also approached other major banks and sued JPMorgan Chase..."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `regulator%1:06:01::`: a control that maintains a steady speed in a machine (governor).
        2.  `regulator%1:06:00::`: controls or devices for regulating fluid flow, pressure, temperature, etc.
        3.  `regulator%1:18:00::`: an official responsible for control and supervision of a particular activity or area of public interest.

    *   The context is about financial institutions (Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs) and a government agency (NCUA - National Credit Union Administration).
    *   The "regulator" in this context is the entity (NCUA) that supervises banks/credit unions and is taking legal action (suing).
    *   This matches sense 3: "an official responsible for control and supervision of a particular activity or area of public interest."

    *   Sense 1: Machine part (speed control) - Incorrect.
    *   Sense 2: Device for fluid/pressure - Incorrect.
    *   Sense 3: Official/Agency for supervision - Correct.


[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: bank
Target surface form: banks
Context:
The same is true of Citigroup, which agreed to pay 20.5 million dollars. The NCUA chairman, Debbie Matz, welcomed the responsiveness of the two banks. The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) is responsible for the US credit unions and intervenes in bankruptcies to protect customer deposits. The NCUA is fighting for compensation for losses that run into the billions. The current settlements are the first of their kind. The regulator had also approached other major <t>banks</t> and sued JPMorgan Chase, the Royal Bank of Scotland and Goldman Sachs in the summer. The dubious mortgage securities are so-called mortgage-backed securities.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=bank%1:04:00:: | definition=a flight maneuver; aircraft tips laterally about its longitudinal axis (especially in turning) | examples=the plane went into a steep bank
2. sense_key=bank%1:17:02:: | definition=a slope in the turn of a road or track; the outside is higher than the inside in order to reduce the effects of centrifugal force | synonyms=cant, camber
3. sense_key=bank%1:17:01:: | definition=sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water) | examples=they pulled the canoe up on the bank; he sat on the bank of the river and watched the currents
4. sense_key=bank%1:14:00:: | definition=a financial institution that accepts deposits and channels the money into lending activities | synonyms=depository financial institution, banking concern, banking company | examples=he cashed a check at the bank; that bank holds the mortgage on my home
5. sense_key=bank%1:17:00:: | definition=a long ridge or pile | examples=a huge bank of earth
6. sense_key=bank%1:21:00:: | definition=a supply or stock held in reserve for future use (especially in emergencies)
7. sense_key=bank%1:06:01:: | definition=a container (usually with a slot in the top) for keeping money at home | synonyms=savings bank, coin bank, money box | examples=the coin bank was empty
8. sense_key=bank%1:06:00:: | definition=a building in which the business of banking transacted | synonyms=bank building | examples=the bank is on the corner of Nassau and Witherspoon
9. sense_key=bank%1:14:01:: | definition=an arrangement of similar objects in a row or in tiers | examples=he operated a bank of switches
10. sense_key=bank%1:21:01:: | definition=the funds held by a gambling house or the dealer in some gambling games | examples=he tried to break the bank at Monte Carlo

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

raw_output:
```json
{"sense_index": 4}
```

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 4}
```

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `bank`
    *   Target surface form: `banks`
    *   Context: "The regulator had also approached other major <t>banks</t> and sued JPMorgan Chase, the Royal Bank of Scotland and Goldman Sachs in the summer."
    *   Surrounding context mentions: "Citigroup", "NCUA chairman", "customer deposits", "mortgage securities", "JPMorgan Chase", "Royal Bank of Scotland", "Goldman Sachs".

    *   Sense 1: Flight maneuver (aircraft).
    *   Sense 2: Slope in a road/track.
    *   Sense 3: Sloping land beside water.
    *   Sense 4: Financial institution (deposits, lending).
    *   Sense 5: Long ridge or pile.
    *   Sense 6: Supply or stock in reserve.
    *   Sense 7: Container for money at home (piggy bank).
    *   Sense 8: Building for banking.
    *   Sense 9: Arrangement of objects in a row.
    *   Sense 10: Funds held by a gambling house.

    *   The context explicitly mentions "Citigroup", "JPMorgan Chase", "Royal Bank of Scotland", and "Goldman Sachs".
    *   It mentions "customer deposits" and "mortgage securities".
    *   These are all clear indicators of a financial institution.

    *   Sense 4: "a financial institution that accepts deposits and channels the money into lending activities". This fits perfectly.
    *   Sense 8: "a building in which the business of banking transacted". The context refers to the institutions (the companies), not the physical buildings.

    *   Sense index: 4.


[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: summer
Target surface form: summer
Context:
The same is true of Citigroup, which agreed to pay 20.5 million dollars. The NCUA chairman, Debbie Matz, welcomed the responsiveness of the two banks. The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) is responsible for the US credit unions and intervenes in bankruptcies to protect customer deposits. The NCUA is fighting for compensation for losses that run into the billions. The current settlements are the first of their kind. The regulator had also approached other major banks and sued JPMorgan Chase, the Royal Bank of Scotland and Goldman Sachs in the <t>summer</t>. The dubious mortgage securities are so-called mortgage-backed securities.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=summer%1:28:00:: | definition=the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox | synonyms=summertime | examples=they spent a lazy summer at the shore
2. sense_key=summer%1:28:01:: | definition=the period of finest development, happiness, or beauty | examples=the golden summer of his life

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 1}
```

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: "summer"
    *   Target surface form: "summer"
    *   Context: "...The regulator had also approached other major banks and sued JPMorgan Chase, the Royal Bank of Scotland and Goldman Sachs in the <t>summer</t>."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `summer%1:28:00::`: the warmest season of the year (summertime).
        2.  `summer%1:28:01::`: the period of finest development, happiness, or beauty.

    *   The sentence describes a legal action (suing banks) that occurred "in the summer".
    *   This refers to a specific time of year (the season), not a metaphorical period of happiness or beauty.

    *   Sense 1: Warmest season of the year. (Fits perfectly)
    *   Sense 2: Period of finest development/happiness. (Does not fit)

    *   The correct sense index is 1.


[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: fate
Target surface form: fate
Context:
The NCUA is fighting for compensation for losses that run into the billions. The current settlements are the first of their kind. The regulator had also approached other major banks and sued JPMorgan Chase, the Royal Bank of Scotland and Goldman Sachs in the summer. The dubious mortgage securities are so-called mortgage-backed securities. They are underpinned by home loans. This sealed the <t>fate</t> of a number of financial companies when the US property bubble exploded in 2007. The US investment bank, Lehman Brothers, went belly-up in September 2008 at the height of the financial crisis.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=fate%1:26:00:: | definition=your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you) | synonyms=fortune, destiny, luck, lot, circumstances, portion | examples=whatever my fortune may be; deserved a better fate
2. sense_key=fate%1:11:00:: | definition=an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future | synonyms=destiny
3. sense_key=fate%1:18:00:: | definition=the ultimate agency regarded as predetermining the course of events (often personified as a woman) | synonyms=destiny | examples=we are helpless in the face of destiny

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 2}
```

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `fate`
    *   Target surface form: `fate`
    *   Context: "This sealed the <t>fate</t> of a number of financial companies when the US property bubble exploded in 2007."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `fate%1:26:00::`: overall circumstances or condition in life (fortune, destiny, luck, lot).
        2.  `fate%1:11:00::`: an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future (destiny).
        3.  `fate%1:18:00::`: the ultimate agency regarded as predetermining the course of events (personified agency).

    *   The phrase "sealed the fate of" is a common idiom.
    *   In this context, "sealed the fate of a number of financial companies" means that the events (the property bubble exploding) made the failure/collapse of those companies inevitable.
    *   It refers to the *outcome* or the *inevitable event* (bankruptcy/collapse) that happened to the companies.

    *   Sense 1: "overall circumstances or condition in life". This is more about a general state of being or a person's lot in life.
    *   Sense 2: "an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future". This fits perfectly. The "fate" here is the inevitable collapse of the companies.
    *   Sense 3: "the ultimate agency regarded as predetermining the course of events". This refers to a supernatural force or personification. Not applicable here.

    *   "Sealed the fate" usually refers to making a specific outcome inevitable.
    *   Sense 2 specifically mentions "an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen".

    *   Sense 1: General life circumstances.
    *   Sense 2: Inevitable future event/outcome.
    *   Sense 3: Predetermining agency.
    *   The context describes the inevitable collapse of companies. Sense 2 is the best fit.


[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: number
Target surface form: number
Context:
The NCUA is fighting for compensation for losses that run into the billions. The current settlements are the first of their kind. The regulator had also approached other major banks and sued JPMorgan Chase, the Royal Bank of Scotland and Goldman Sachs in the summer. The dubious mortgage securities are so-called mortgage-backed securities. They are underpinned by home loans. This sealed the fate of a <t>number</t> of financial companies when the US property bubble exploded in 2007. The US investment bank, Lehman Brothers, went belly-up in September 2008 at the height of the financial crisis.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=number%1:14:00:: | definition=a select company of people | examples=I hope to become one of their number before I die
2. sense_key=number%1:10:04:: | definition=a short theatrical performance that is part of a longer program | synonyms=act, routine, turn, bit | examples=he did his act three times every evening; she had a catchy little routine
3. sense_key=number%1:23:00:: | definition=a concept of quantity involving zero and units | examples=every number has a unique position in the sequence
4. sense_key=number%1:07:01:: | definition=a clothing measurement | examples=a number 13 shoe
5. sense_key=number%1:07:00:: | definition=the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals | synonyms=figure | examples=he had a number of chores to do; the number of parameters is small
6. sense_key=number%1:10:02:: | definition=a numeral or string of numerals that is used for identification | synonyms=identification number | examples=she refused to give them her Social Security number
7. sense_key=number%1:06:00:: | definition=an item of merchandise offered for sale | examples=she preferred the black nylon number; this sweater is an all-wool number
8. sense_key=number%1:10:00:: | definition=one of a series published periodically | synonyms=issue | examples=she found an old issue of the magazine in her dentist's waiting room
9. sense_key=number%1:10:01:: | definition=a symbol used to represent a number | synonyms=numeral | examples=he learned to write the numerals before he went to school
10. sense_key=number%1:10:05:: | definition=the grammatical category for the forms of nouns and pronouns and verbs that are used depending on the number of entities involved (singular or dual or plural) | examples=in English the subject and the verb must agree in number
11. sense_key=number%1:10:03:: | definition=the number is used in calling a particular telephone | synonyms=phone number, telephone number | examples=he has an unlisted number

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 5}
```

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: "number"
    *   Target surface form: "number"
    *   Context: "This sealed the fate of a <t>number</t> of financial companies when the US property bubble exploded in 2007."

    *   "a number of financial companies"
    *   In this context, "a number of" means "several" or "some quantity of". It refers to an indefinite quantity of units (financial companies).

    *   Sense 1: a select company of people (e.g., "one of their number") - Not quite, this is more about membership in a group.
    *   Sense 2: a short theatrical performance (act, routine) - Incorrect.
    *   Sense 3: a concept of quantity involving zero and units (mathematical concept) - Incorrect.
    *   Sense 4: a clothing measurement (shoe size) - Incorrect.
    *   Sense 5: the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals (synonym: figure; example: "he had a number of chores to do") - This matches perfectly. "A number of financial companies" = an indefinite quantity of financial companies.
    *   Sense 6: a numeral used for identification (SSN) - Incorrect.
    *   Sense 7: an item of merchandise (clothing) - Incorrect.
    *   Sense 8: one of a series published periodically (issue) - Incorrect.
    *   Sense 9: a symbol used to represent a number (numeral) - Incorrect.
    *   Sense 10: grammatical category (singular/plural) - Incorrect.
    *   Sense 11: telephone number - Incorrect.

    *   Sense 5 definition: "the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals"
    *   Example: "he had a number of chores to do"
    *   Context: "a number of financial companies"
    *   The usage "a number of [plural noun]" is a classic application of this sense.


[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: company
Target surface form: companies
Context:
The NCUA is fighting for compensation for losses that run into the billions. The current settlements are the first of their kind. The regulator had also approached other major banks and sued JPMorgan Chase, the Royal Bank of Scotland and Goldman Sachs in the summer. The dubious mortgage securities are so-called mortgage-backed securities. They are underpinned by home loans. This sealed the fate of a number of financial <t>companies</t> when the US property bubble exploded in 2007. The US investment bank, Lehman Brothers, went belly-up in September 2008 at the height of the financial crisis.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=company%1:14:06:: | definition=a band of people associated temporarily in some activity | synonyms=party | examples=they organized a party to search for food; the company of cooks walked into the kitchen
2. sense_key=company%1:14:01:: | definition=an institution created to conduct business | examples=he only invests in large well-established companies; he started the company in his garage
3. sense_key=company%1:14:05:: | definition=a unit of firefighters including their equipment | examples=a hook-and-ladder company
4. sense_key=company%1:14:03:: | definition=small military unit; usually two or three platoons
5. sense_key=company%1:26:00:: | definition=the state of being with someone | synonyms=companionship, fellowship, society | examples=he missed their company; he enjoyed the society of his friends
6. sense_key=company%1:14:04:: | definition=crew of a ship including the officers; the whole force or personnel of a ship | synonyms=ship's company
7. sense_key=company%1:14:00:: | definition=a social gathering of guests or companions | examples=the house was filled with company when I arrived
8. sense_key=company%1:18:00:: | definition=a social or business visitor | synonyms=caller | examples=the room was a mess because he hadn't expected company
9. sense_key=company%1:14:02:: | definition=organization of performers and associated personnel (especially theatrical) | synonyms=troupe | examples=the traveling company all stayed at the same hotel

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 2}
```

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `company`
    *   Target surface form: `companies`
    *   Context: "This sealed the fate of a number of financial <t>companies</t> when the US property bubble exploded in 2007."
    *   Surrounding context: Mentions NCUA, compensation for losses, settlements, major banks (JPMorgan Chase, Royal Bank of Scotland, Goldman Sachs), mortgage-backed securities, home loans, US property bubble, Lehman Brothers (investment bank).

    *   Sense 1: a band of people associated temporarily in some activity (party).
    *   Sense 2: an institution created to conduct business.
    *   Sense 3: a unit of firefighters.
    *   Sense 4: small military unit.
    *   Sense 5: the state of being with someone (companionship).
    *   Sense 6: crew of a ship.
    *   Sense 7: a social gathering of guests.
    *   Sense 8: a social or business visitor.
    *   Sense 9: organization of performers (troupe).

    *   The context refers to "financial companies," specifically mentioning banks like JPMorgan Chase, Royal Bank of Scotland, Goldman Sachs, and Lehman Brothers.
    *   These are all business institutions.
    *   Sense 2 ("an institution created to conduct business") fits perfectly.

    *   Sense 2 is the correct match.


[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: height
Target surface form: height
Context:
The current settlements are the first of their kind. The regulator had also approached other major banks and sued JPMorgan Chase, the Royal Bank of Scotland and Goldman Sachs in the summer. The dubious mortgage securities are so-called mortgage-backed securities. They are underpinned by home loans. This sealed the fate of a number of financial companies when the US property bubble exploded in 2007. The US investment bank, Lehman Brothers, went belly-up in September 2008 at the <t>height</t> of the financial crisis. The banks battling against a strong wind in the USA several years later.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=height%1:26:00:: | definition=the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development | synonyms=acme, elevation, peak, pinnacle, summit, superlative | examples=his landscapes were deemed the acme of beauty; the artist's gifts are at their acme
2. sense_key=height%1:07:00:: | definition=the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top | synonyms=tallness
3. sense_key=height%1:07:01:: | definition=(of a standing person) the distance from head to foot | synonyms=stature
4. sense_key=height%1:07:02:: | definition=elevation especially above sea level or above the earth's surface | synonyms=altitude | examples=the altitude gave her a headache

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 1}
```

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `height`
    *   Target surface form: `height`
    *   Context: "...The US investment bank, Lehman Brothers, went belly-up in September 2008 at the <t>height</t> of the financial crisis."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `height%1:26:00::`: the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development (synonyms: acme, peak, pinnacle, summit).
        2.  `height%1:07:00::`: the vertical dimension of extension; distance from base to top (synonyms: tallness).
        3.  `height%1:07:01::`: (of a standing person) distance from head to foot (synonyms: stature).
        4.  `height%1:07:02::`: elevation especially above sea level (synonyms: altitude).

    *   The phrase is "at the height of the financial crisis."
    *   This refers to the point in time when the crisis was at its most intense or severe.
    *   It is a metaphorical use of "height" to mean the peak or climax of an event.

    *   Sense 1: "the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development" (synonyms: peak, pinnacle, summit). This fits perfectly with "at the height of the financial crisis."
    *   Sense 2: Vertical dimension (physical height). Not applicable.
    *   Sense 3: Person's height. Not applicable.
    *   Sense 4: Altitude. Not applicable.

    *   The context "at the height of the financial crisis" clearly maps to the "peak" or "highest degree" meaning.


[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: crisis
Target surface form: crisis
Context:
The current settlements are the first of their kind. The regulator had also approached other major banks and sued JPMorgan Chase, the Royal Bank of Scotland and Goldman Sachs in the summer. The dubious mortgage securities are so-called mortgage-backed securities. They are underpinned by home loans. This sealed the fate of a number of financial companies when the US property bubble exploded in 2007. The US investment bank, Lehman Brothers, went belly-up in September 2008 at the height of the financial <t>crisis</t>. The banks battling against a strong wind in the USA several years later.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=crisis%1:11:00:: | definition=a crucial stage or turning point in the course of something | examples=after the crisis the patient either dies or gets better
2. sense_key=crisis%1:26:00:: | definition=an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty | examples=they went bankrupt during the economic crisis

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 2}
```

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `crisis`
    *   Target surface form: `crisis`
    *   Context: "...The US investment bank, Lehman Brothers, went belly-up in September 2008 at the height of the financial <t>crisis</t>. The banks battling against a strong wind in the USA several years later."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `crisis%1:11:00::`: a crucial stage or turning point in the course of something (Example: patient dies or gets better).
        2.  `crisis%1:26:00::`: an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty (Example: they went bankrupt during the economic crisis).

    *   The context refers to the "financial crisis" of 2008, specifically mentioning Lehman Brothers going "belly-up" (bankrupt) and the "US property bubble exploded".
    *   This describes a period of extreme economic instability, danger, and difficulty.

    *   Sense 1 describes a "turning point" or a "crucial stage" (often used in medical or specific process contexts).
    *   Sense 2 describes an "unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty" and explicitly gives "economic crisis" as an example.

    *   The context "financial crisis" aligns perfectly with the example "economic crisis" in Sense 2.


[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: bank
Target surface form: banks
Context:
The regulator had also approached other major banks and sued JPMorgan Chase, the Royal Bank of Scotland and Goldman Sachs in the summer. The dubious mortgage securities are so-called mortgage-backed securities. They are underpinned by home loans. This sealed the fate of a number of financial companies when the US property bubble exploded in 2007. The US investment bank, Lehman Brothers, went belly-up in September 2008 at the height of the financial crisis. The <t>banks</t> battling against a strong wind in the USA several years later. Investors and regulators have brought a vast number of claims for compensation or to punish misconduct.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=bank%1:06:01:: | definition=a container (usually with a slot in the top) for keeping money at home | synonyms=savings bank, coin bank, money box | examples=the coin bank was empty
2. sense_key=bank%1:06:00:: | definition=a building in which the business of banking transacted | synonyms=bank building | examples=the bank is on the corner of Nassau and Witherspoon
3. sense_key=bank%1:21:00:: | definition=a supply or stock held in reserve for future use (especially in emergencies)
4. sense_key=bank%1:14:01:: | definition=an arrangement of similar objects in a row or in tiers | examples=he operated a bank of switches
5. sense_key=bank%1:17:01:: | definition=sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water) | examples=they pulled the canoe up on the bank; he sat on the bank of the river and watched the currents
6. sense_key=bank%1:14:00:: | definition=a financial institution that accepts deposits and channels the money into lending activities | synonyms=depository financial institution, banking concern, banking company | examples=he cashed a check at the bank; that bank holds the mortgage on my home
7. sense_key=bank%1:17:02:: | definition=a slope in the turn of a road or track; the outside is higher than the inside in order to reduce the effects of centrifugal force | synonyms=cant, camber
8. sense_key=bank%1:21:01:: | definition=the funds held by a gambling house or the dealer in some gambling games | examples=he tried to break the bank at Monte Carlo
9. sense_key=bank%1:04:00:: | definition=a flight maneuver; aircraft tips laterally about its longitudinal axis (especially in turning) | examples=the plane went into a steep bank
10. sense_key=bank%1:17:00:: | definition=a long ridge or pile | examples=a huge bank of earth

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

raw_output:
```json
{"sense_index": 6}
```

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 6}
```

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `bank`
    *   Target surface form: `banks`
    *   Context: "The regulator had also approached other major banks and sued JPMorgan Chase, the Royal Bank of Scotland and Goldman Sachs... The US investment bank, Lehman Brothers... The <t>banks</t> battling against a strong wind in the USA several years later."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  Container for money at home (coin bank).
        2.  Building for banking.
        3.  Supply/stock in reserve.
        4.  Arrangement of objects in a row.
        5.  Sloping land beside water.
        6.  Financial institution (deposits/lending).
        7.  Slope in a road/track.
        8.  Funds in a gambling house.
        9.  Flight maneuver.
        10. Long ridge or pile.

    *   The context mentions "regulator", "JPMorgan Chase", "Royal Bank of Scotland", "Goldman Sachs", "mortgage securities", "financial companies", "US investment bank", "Lehman Brothers", and "financial crisis".
    *   The target word "banks" refers to these entities (JPMorgan Chase, etc.).
    *   These are financial institutions.

    *   Sense 6: "a financial institution that accepts deposits and channels the money into lending activities | synonyms=depository financial institution, banking concern, banking company".
    *   This matches the context perfectly.

    *   Sense 2 is the *building*, not the institution.
    *   Sense 1 is a piggy bank.
    *   Sense 3 is a reserve.
    *   Senses 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10 are completely unrelated.


[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: wind
Target surface form: wind
Context:
The regulator had also approached other major banks and sued JPMorgan Chase, the Royal Bank of Scotland and Goldman Sachs in the summer. The dubious mortgage securities are so-called mortgage-backed securities. They are underpinned by home loans. This sealed the fate of a number of financial companies when the US property bubble exploded in 2007. The US investment bank, Lehman Brothers, went belly-up in September 2008 at the height of the financial crisis. The banks battling against a strong <t>wind</t> in the USA several years later. Investors and regulators have brought a vast number of claims for compensation or to punish misconduct.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=wind%1:10:00:: | definition=an indication of potential opportunity | synonyms=tip, lead, steer, confidential information, hint | examples=he got a tip on the stock market; a good lead for a job
2. sense_key=wind%1:06:00:: | definition=a musical instrument in which the sound is produced by an enclosed column of air that is moved by the breath | synonyms=wind instrument
3. sense_key=wind%1:19:01:: | definition=a tendency or force that influences events | examples=the winds of change
4. sense_key=wind%1:19:00:: | definition=air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure | synonyms=air current, current of air | examples=trees bent under the fierce winds; when there is no wind, row
5. sense_key=wind%1:04:01:: | definition=breath | examples=the collision knocked the wind out of him
6. sense_key=wind%1:04:00:: | definition=the act of winding or twisting | synonyms=winding, twist | examples=he put the key in the old clock and gave it a good wind
7. sense_key=wind%1:04:02:: | definition=a reflex that expels intestinal gas through the anus | synonyms=fart, farting, flatus, breaking wind
8. sense_key=wind%1:10:01:: | definition=empty rhetoric or insincere or exaggerated talk | synonyms=malarkey, malarky, idle words, jazz, nothingness | examples=that's a lot of wind; don't give me any of that jazz

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 3}
```

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `wind`
    *   Target surface form: `wind`
    *   Context: "The banks battling against a strong <t>wind</t> in the USA several years later."
    *   Surrounding context: Financial crisis, mortgage-backed securities, Lehman Brothers, lawsuits, claims for compensation.

    *   Sense 1: `wind%1:10:00::` - indication of potential opportunity (tip, lead). (Doesn't fit "battling against a strong wind").
    *   Sense 2: `wind%1:06:00::` - musical instrument. (Doesn't fit).
    *   Sense 3: `wind%1:19:01::` - a tendency or force that influences events (e.g., "winds of change"). (Fits well: "battling against a strong wind" as a metaphor for opposing forces or difficult circumstances).
    *   Sense 4: `wind%1:19:00::` - air moving (literal wind). (Possible, but unlikely in a financial context unless metaphorical).
    *   Sense 5: `wind%1:04:01::` - breath. (Doesn't fit).
    *   Sense 6: `wind%1:04:00::` - act of winding/twisting. (Doesn't fit).
    *   Sense 7: `wind%1:04:02::` - intestinal gas. (Doesn't fit).
    *   Sense 8: `wind%1:10:01::` - empty rhetoric. (Doesn't fit).

    *   The phrase "battling against a strong wind" in the context of banks facing lawsuits and financial crisis is clearly metaphorical.
    *   Sense 3 ("a tendency or force that influences events") is the standard metaphorical use for "wind" in this sense (like "headwinds" or "winds of change").
    *   Sense 4 is the literal movement of air. While "headwind" is often used in finance, it's a metaphorical application of the literal wind. However, WordNet's Sense 3 specifically addresses the "tendency or force that influences events," which is the precise meaning here.

    *   Sense 3: `wind%1:19:01::` - a tendency or force that influences events.
    *   Example: "the winds of change".
    *   Context: "The banks battling against a strong wind in the USA..." (meaning they are facing strong opposing forces/trends).


[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: usa
Target surface form: USA
Context:
The regulator had also approached other major banks and sued JPMorgan Chase, the Royal Bank of Scotland and Goldman Sachs in the summer. The dubious mortgage securities are so-called mortgage-backed securities. They are underpinned by home loans. This sealed the fate of a number of financial companies when the US property bubble exploded in 2007. The US investment bank, Lehman Brothers, went belly-up in September 2008 at the height of the financial crisis. The banks battling against a strong wind in the <t>USA</t> several years later. Investors and regulators have brought a vast number of claims for compensation or to punish misconduct.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=usa%1:14:00:: | definition=the army of the United States of America; the agency that organizes and trains soldiers for land warfare | synonyms=United States Army, US Army, Army
2. sense_key=usa%1:15:00:: | definition=North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776 | synonyms=United States, United States of America, America, the States, US

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 2}
```

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `usa`
    *   Target surface form: `USA`
    *   Context: "The banks battling against a strong wind in the <t>USA</t> several years later."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `usa%1:14:00::`: The army of the United States of America.
        2.  `usa%1:15:00::`: North American republic containing 50 states (the country).

    *   The sentence discusses banks, mortgage securities, the US property bubble, Lehman Brothers, and financial crises.
    *   "The banks battling against a strong wind in the USA several years later."
    *   In this context, "USA" refers to the location/country where the banks are operating or facing difficulties, not the US Army.

    *   Sense 1: US Army (Incorrect).
    *   Sense 2: United States of America (the country) (Correct).

    *   The correct sense index is 2.


[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: year
Target surface form: years
Context:
The regulator had also approached other major banks and sued JPMorgan Chase, the Royal Bank of Scotland and Goldman Sachs in the summer. The dubious mortgage securities are so-called mortgage-backed securities. They are underpinned by home loans. This sealed the fate of a number of financial companies when the US property bubble exploded in 2007. The US investment bank, Lehman Brothers, went belly-up in September 2008 at the height of the financial crisis. The banks battling against a strong wind in the USA several <t>years</t> later. Investors and regulators have brought a vast number of claims for compensation or to punish misconduct.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=year%1:14:00:: | definition=a body of students who graduate together | synonyms=class | examples=the class of '97; she was in my year at Hoehandle High
2. sense_key=year%1:28:02:: | 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. sense_key=year%1:28:01:: | definition=a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days | synonyms=twelvemonth, yr | examples=she is 4 years old; in the year 1920
4. sense_key=year%1:28:00:: | 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

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 3}
```

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `year`
    *   Target surface form: `years`
    *   Context: "The banks battling against a strong wind in the USA several <t>years</t> later."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `year%1:14:00::`: a body of students who graduate together (class).
        2.  `year%1:28:02::`: a period of time occupying a regular part of a calendar year (e.g., school year).
        3.  `year%1:28:01::`: a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days (twelvemonth, yr).
        4.  `year%1:28:00::`: the period of time for a planet to revolve around the sun.

    *   The sentence is "The banks battling against a strong wind in the USA several years later."
    *   The context refers to a timeline of events (2007, 2008, and then "several years later").
    *   This refers to the standard measurement of time (calendar years).

    *   Sense 1 (students) is irrelevant.
    *   Sense 2 (part of a calendar year, like a school year) is not applicable here.
    *   Sense 3 (365/366 days) is the standard definition of a year as a unit of time.
    *   Sense 4 (astronomical revolution) is too technical and not the intended meaning in a financial/historical context.

    *   Sense 3 is the best fit.


[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: regulator
Target surface form: regulators
Context:
The dubious mortgage securities are so-called mortgage-backed securities. They are underpinned by home loans. This sealed the fate of a number of financial companies when the US property bubble exploded in 2007. The US investment bank, Lehman Brothers, went belly-up in September 2008 at the height of the financial crisis. The banks battling against a strong wind in the USA several years later. Investors and <t>regulators</t> have brought a vast number of claims for compensation or to punish misconduct. The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has been behind the largest wave of claims.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=regulator%1:06:01:: | definition=a control that maintains a steady speed in a machine (as by controlling the supply of fuel) | synonyms=governor
2. sense_key=regulator%1:06:00:: | definition=any of various controls or devices for regulating or controlling fluid flow, pressure, temperature, etc.
3. sense_key=regulator%1:18:00:: | definition=an official responsible for control and supervision of a particular activity or area of public interest

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 3}
```

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `regulator`
    *   Target surface form: `regulators`
    *   Context: A text about mortgage-backed securities, the 2007 property bubble, Lehman Brothers, and legal claims for compensation/punishment of misconduct. Specifically: "Investors and <t>regulators</t> have brought a vast number of claims for compensation or to punish misconduct."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `regulator%1:06:01::`: a control that maintains a steady speed in a machine (governor).
        2.  `regulator%1:06:00::`: controls or devices for regulating fluid flow, pressure, temperature, etc.
        3.  `regulator%1:18:00::`: an official responsible for control and supervision of a particular activity or area of public interest.

    *   The context discusses financial crises, banks, investment banks, and the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA).
    *   The sentence says "Investors and regulators have brought a vast number of claims... to punish misconduct."
    *   "Regulators" in this context refers to the people or agencies (like the FHFA) that oversee the financial industry.

    *   Sense 1 (machine speed control) is irrelevant.
    *   Sense 2 (fluid/pressure control) is irrelevant.
    *   Sense 3 (official responsible for control and supervision) fits perfectly.

    *   The best sense is index 3.


[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: number
Target surface form: number
Context:
The dubious mortgage securities are so-called mortgage-backed securities. They are underpinned by home loans. This sealed the fate of a number of financial companies when the US property bubble exploded in 2007. The US investment bank, Lehman Brothers, went belly-up in September 2008 at the height of the financial crisis. The banks battling against a strong wind in the USA several years later. Investors and regulators have brought a vast <t>number</t> of claims for compensation or to punish misconduct. The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has been behind the largest wave of claims.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=number%1:06:00:: | definition=an item of merchandise offered for sale | examples=she preferred the black nylon number; this sweater is an all-wool number
2. sense_key=number%1:10:01:: | definition=a symbol used to represent a number | synonyms=numeral | examples=he learned to write the numerals before he went to school
3. sense_key=number%1:23:00:: | definition=a concept of quantity involving zero and units | examples=every number has a unique position in the sequence
4. sense_key=number%1:10:03:: | definition=the number is used in calling a particular telephone | synonyms=phone number, telephone number | examples=he has an unlisted number
5. sense_key=number%1:10:04:: | definition=a short theatrical performance that is part of a longer program | synonyms=act, routine, turn, bit | examples=he did his act three times every evening; she had a catchy little routine
6. sense_key=number%1:07:01:: | definition=a clothing measurement | examples=a number 13 shoe
7. sense_key=number%1:07:00:: | definition=the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals | synonyms=figure | examples=he had a number of chores to do; the number of parameters is small
8. sense_key=number%1:10:02:: | definition=a numeral or string of numerals that is used for identification | synonyms=identification number | examples=she refused to give them her Social Security number
9. sense_key=number%1:10:00:: | definition=one of a series published periodically | synonyms=issue | examples=she found an old issue of the magazine in her dentist's waiting room
10. sense_key=number%1:10:05:: | definition=the grammatical category for the forms of nouns and pronouns and verbs that are used depending on the number of entities involved (singular or dual or plural) | examples=in English the subject and the verb must agree in number
11. sense_key=number%1:14:00:: | definition=a select company of people | examples=I hope to become one of their number before I die

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 7}
```

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `number`
    *   Target surface form: `number`
    *   Context: "Investors and regulators have brought a vast <t>number</t> of claims for compensation or to punish misconduct."

    *   1: item of merchandise (e.g., black nylon number) - No.
    *   2: symbol used to represent a number (numeral) - No.
    *   3: concept of quantity involving zero and units - No.
    *   4: telephone number - No.
    *   5: short theatrical performance - No.
    *   6: clothing measurement - No.
    *   7: the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals (synonym: figure; example: "he had a number of chores to do") - Yes.
    *   8: identification number (e.g., Social Security number) - No.
    *   9: issue of a periodical - No.
    *   10: grammatical category (singular/plural) - No.
    *   11: a select company of people - No.

    *   The phrase "a vast number of claims" refers to a quantity of claims.
    *   Sense 7 specifically mentions "the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals" and provides the example "he had a number of chores to do," which matches the structure "a number of [plural noun]."

    *   Sense 7 is the best fit.


[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: claim
Target surface form: claims
Context:
The dubious mortgage securities are so-called mortgage-backed securities. They are underpinned by home loans. This sealed the fate of a number of financial companies when the US property bubble exploded in 2007. The US investment bank, Lehman Brothers, went belly-up in September 2008 at the height of the financial crisis. The banks battling against a strong wind in the USA several years later. Investors and regulators have brought a vast number of <t>claims</t> for compensation or to punish misconduct. The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has been behind the largest wave of claims.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=claim%1:10:01:: | definition=a demand especially in the phrase | synonyms=call | examples=the call of duty
2. sense_key=claim%1:10:00:: | definition=an assertion of a right (as to money or property) | examples=his claim asked for damages
3. sense_key=claim%1:07:01:: | definition=an established or recognized right | synonyms=title | examples=a strong legal claim to the property; he had no documents confirming his title to his father's estate
4. sense_key=claim%1:04:00:: | definition=demand for something as rightful or due | examples=they struck in support of their claim for a shorter work day
5. sense_key=claim%1:07:02:: | definition=an informal right to something | synonyms=title | examples=his claim on her attentions; his title to fame
6. sense_key=claim%1:10:02:: | definition=an assertion that something is true or factual | examples=his claim that he was innocent; evidence contradicted the government's claims

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 2}
```

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `claim`
    *   Target surface form: `claims`
    *   Context: "Investors and regulators have brought a vast number of <t>claims</t> for compensation or to punish misconduct."
    *   Key phrases: "brought a vast number of claims for compensation", "punish misconduct", "Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has been behind the largest wave of claims."

    *   Sense 1: `claim%1:10:01::` - a demand especially in the phrase (e.g., "call of duty"). (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 2: `claim%1:10:00::` - an assertion of a right (as to money or property) (e.g., "his claim asked for damages"). (Strong candidate)
    *   Sense 3: `claim%1:07:01::` - an established or recognized right (e.g., "legal claim to the property"). (More about the *right* itself than the *demand* for it).
    *   Sense 4: `claim%1:04:00::` - demand for something as rightful or due (e.g., "claim for a shorter work day"). (Strong candidate)
    *   Sense 5: `claim%1:07:02::` - an informal right to something (e.g., "claim on her attentions"). (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 6: `claim%1:10:02::` - an assertion that something is true or factual (e.g., "claim that he was innocent"). (Incorrect - this is about truth/fact, not money/compensation).

    *   The context is about legal actions for compensation ("claims for compensation").
    *   Sense 2: "an assertion of a right (as to money or property)" with example "his claim asked for damages". This fits perfectly with "claims for compensation".
    *   Sense 4: "demand for something as rightful or due" with example "claim for a shorter work day". This is similar, but Sense 2 specifically mentions money/property/damages, which aligns better with "compensation" and "mortgage securities".

    *   Sense 2 is specifically about asserting a right to money or property (damages).
    *   Sense 4 is a more general demand for something due.
    *   In a legal/financial context involving compensation for losses (mortgage securities), "claim" usually refers to the formal assertion of a right to payment (damages).

    *   Sense 2: `claim%1:10:00::` - an assertion of a right (as to money or property). Example: "his claim asked for damages".
    *   Context: "claims for compensation".
    *   This is a direct match.


[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: compensation
Target surface form: compensation
Context:
The dubious mortgage securities are so-called mortgage-backed securities. They are underpinned by home loans. This sealed the fate of a number of financial companies when the US property bubble exploded in 2007. The US investment bank, Lehman Brothers, went belly-up in September 2008 at the height of the financial crisis. The banks battling against a strong wind in the USA several years later. Investors and regulators have brought a vast number of claims for <t>compensation</t> or to punish misconduct. The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has been behind the largest wave of claims.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=compensation%1:21:00:: | definition=something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury)
2. sense_key=compensation%1:22:00:: | definition=(psychiatry) a defense mechanism that conceals your undesirable shortcomings by exaggerating desirable behaviors
3. sense_key=compensation%1:04:00:: | definition=the act of compensating for service or loss or injury | synonyms=recompense

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 1}
```

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `compensation`
    *   Target surface form: `compensation`
    *   Context: "Investors and regulators have brought a vast number of claims for <t>compensation</t> or to punish misconduct."
    *   Domain: Finance/Law (mortgage securities, financial crisis, claims, regulators).

    *   Sense 1: `compensation%1:21:00::` - "something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury)"
    *   Sense 2: `compensation%1:22:00::` - "(psychiatry) a defense mechanism..."
    *   Sense 3: `compensation%1:04:00::` - "the act of compensating for service or loss or injury" (synonym: recompense)

    *   The context mentions "claims for compensation".
    *   In legal and financial contexts, a "claim for compensation" usually refers to the *money* (the reparation) being sought, rather than the *act* of compensating.
    *   Sense 1 refers to the "something (such as money) given or received".
    *   Sense 3 refers to the "act of compensating".
    *   Comparing "claims for [money/reparation]" vs "claims for [the act of compensating]". Usually, one claims the payment/reparation itself.

    *   Sense 1: The thing given (money).
    *   Sense 3: The act of giving.
    *   In the phrase "claims for compensation", "compensation" is the object of the claim. You claim the money/reparation.

    *   Sense 1 is the most fitting because it describes the payment/reparation sought in legal claims.