[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: door
Target surface form: doors
Context:
American companies walked away with stakes in just two of the 10 auctioned fields. Seven American companies had paid to participate in the second auction, which began Friday. The only one that submitted a bid lost. Two American companies reached deals for fields auctioned in June. The meager representation of American oil giants in Iraq's opening oil industry surprised analysts. Iraq finally opened its <t>doors</t> after six years of war, and instead of U.S. companies, you have Asians and Europeans leading the way, said Ruba Husari, the editor of Iraq Oil Forum, an online news outlet. It will be a long time before anything else will be on offer in Iraq.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=door%1:06:04:: | definition=a structure where people live or work (usually ordered along a street or road) | examples=the office next door; they live two doors up the street from us
2. sense_key=door%1:06:00:: | definition=a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle | examples=he knocked on the door; he slammed the door as he left
3. sense_key=door%1:07:00:: | definition=anything providing a means of access (or escape) | examples=we closed the door to Haitian immigrants; education is the door to success
4. sense_key=door%1:06:03:: | definition=a room that is entered via a door | examples=his office is the third door down the hall on the left
5. sense_key=door%1:06:01:: | definition=the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close | synonyms=doorway, room access, threshold | examples=he stuck his head in the doorway

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: `door`
    *   Target surface form: `doors`
    *   Context: "Iraq finally opened its <t>doors</t> after six years of war, and instead of U.S. companies, you have Asians and Europeans leading the way..."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `door%1:06:04::`: a structure where people live or work (e.g., "the office next door").
        2.  `door%1:06:00::`: a swinging or sliding barrier (e.g., "he knocked on the door").
        3.  `door%1:07:00::`: anything providing a means of access (or escape) (e.g., "closed the door to Haitian immigrants").
        4.  `door%1:06:03::`: a room that is entered via a door (e.g., "third door down the hall").
        5.  `door%1:06:01::`: the entrance (the space in a wall) (e.g., "stuck his head in the doorway").

    *   The phrase "Iraq finally opened its doors" is metaphorical. It doesn't refer to physical doors of buildings, but rather to Iraq opening its economy/oil industry to foreign investment/access.
    *   This fits the definition of "anything providing a means of access (or escape)".

    *   Sense 1: No, not referring to houses/offices.
    *   Sense 2: No, not a physical barrier.
    *   Sense 3: Yes, "means of access". Opening doors to foreign companies is a classic use of this sense.
    *   Sense 4: No, not a room.
    *   Sense 5: No, not a physical doorway.

    *   Sense 3 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: year
Target surface form: years
Context:
American companies walked away with stakes in just two of the 10 auctioned fields. Seven American companies had paid to participate in the second auction, which began Friday. The only one that submitted a bid lost. Two American companies reached deals for fields auctioned in June. The meager representation of American oil giants in Iraq's opening oil industry surprised analysts. Iraq finally opened its doors after six <t>years</t> of war, and instead of U.S. companies, you have Asians and Europeans leading the way, said Ruba Husari, the editor of Iraq Oil Forum, an online news outlet. It will be a long time before anything else will be on offer in Iraq.

Candidate senses:
1. 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
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%1:28:00:: | 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
4. 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

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}
```

finish_reason: stop

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

role: assistant

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `year`
    *   Target surface form: `years`
    *   Context: "Iraq finally opened its doors after six <t>years</t> of war..."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `year%1:28:01::`: a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days (standard calendar year).
        2.  `year%1:28:02::`: a period of time occupying a regular part of a calendar year used for some particular activity (e.g., school year).
        3.  `year%1:28:00::`: the period of time for a planet to revolve around the sun (astronomical year).
        4.  `year%1:14:00::`: a body of students who graduate together (class).

    *   The phrase is "six years of war".
    *   This refers to a duration of time, specifically six cycles of 365/366 days.
    *   It is not referring to a school year (sense 2), an astronomical revolution (sense 3), or a graduating class (sense 4).
    *   It fits the definition of a standard period of 365/366 days (sense 1).

    *   Sense 1: "a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days" - Matches perfectly.
    *   Sense 2: "a period of time occupying a regular part of a calendar year..." - Does not match.
    *   Sense 3: "the period of time that it takes for a planet... to make a complete revolution..." - Too technical/astronomical.
    *   Sense 4: "a body of students who graduate together" - Does not match.

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: war
Target surface form: war
Context:
American companies walked away with stakes in just two of the 10 auctioned fields. Seven American companies had paid to participate in the second auction, which began Friday. The only one that submitted a bid lost. Two American companies reached deals for fields auctioned in June. The meager representation of American oil giants in Iraq's opening oil industry surprised analysts. Iraq finally opened its doors after six years of <t>war</t>, and instead of U.S. companies, you have Asians and Europeans leading the way, said Ruba Husari, the editor of Iraq Oil Forum, an online news outlet. It will be a long time before anything else will be on offer in Iraq.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=war%1:26:00:: | definition=a legal state created by a declaration of war and ended by official declaration during which the international rules of war apply | synonyms=state of war | examples=war was declared in November but actual fighting did not begin until the following spring
2. sense_key=war%1:04:01:: | definition=a concerted campaign to end something that is injurious | examples=the war on poverty; the war against crime
3. sense_key=war%1:04:02:: | definition=an active struggle between competing entities | synonyms=warfare | examples=a price war; a war of wits
4. sense_key=war%1:04:00:: | definition=the waging of armed conflict against an enemy | synonyms=warfare | examples=thousands of people were killed in the war

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: `war`
    *   Target surface form: `war`
    *   Context: "Iraq finally opened its doors after six years of <t>war</t>..."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `war%1:26:00::`: Legal state created by declaration.
        2.  `war%1:04:01::`: Concerted campaign to end something injurious (e.g., war on poverty).
        3.  `war%1:04:02::`: Active struggle between competing entities (e.g., price war).
        4.  `war%1:04:00::`: Waging of armed conflict against an enemy (warfare).

    *   The sentence refers to Iraq opening its doors after "six years of war".
    *   This refers to the actual armed conflict (the Iraq War) that took place in the country.

    *   Sense 1 is about the *legal state* of war.
    *   Sense 2 is about a *metaphorical campaign* (e.g., war on poverty).
    *   Sense 3 is about *competition* (e.g., price war).
    *   Sense 4 is about the *waging of armed conflict* (warfare).

    *   The context "six years of war" in Iraq clearly refers to the actual armed conflict (Sense 4), not just the legal declaration (Sense 1), a campaign against poverty (Sense 2), or a price war (Sense 3).

    *   Sense 4: "the waging of armed conflict against an enemy" fits perfectly.


[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: u.s.
Target surface form: U.S.
Context:
American companies walked away with stakes in just two of the 10 auctioned fields. Seven American companies had paid to participate in the second auction, which began Friday. The only one that submitted a bid lost. Two American companies reached deals for fields auctioned in June. The meager representation of American oil giants in Iraq's opening oil industry surprised analysts. Iraq finally opened its doors after six years of war, and instead of <t>U.S.</t> companies, you have Asians and Europeans leading the way, said Ruba Husari, the editor of Iraq Oil Forum, an online news outlet. It will be a long time before anything else will be on offer in Iraq.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=u.s.%1:14:00:: | definition=the executive and legislative and judicial branches of the federal government of the United States | synonyms=United States government, United States, U.S. government
2. sense_key=us%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, USA

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}
```

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

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `u.s.`
    *   Target surface form: `U.S.`
    *   Context: "...instead of <t>U.S.</t> companies, you have Asians and Europeans leading the way..."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `u.s.%1:14:00::`: The federal government of the United States.
        2.  `us%1:15:00::`: The North American republic (the country/nation).

    *   The phrase is "U.S. companies".
    *   "U.S." here acts as an adjective describing the origin or nationality of the companies.
    *   Companies are typically associated with a country (the nation) rather than the federal government (unless they are state-owned enterprises, but "U.S. companies" generally refers to companies from the United States of America).
    *   Comparing "U.S. companies" to "Asians and Europeans" (referring to people/entities from those regions/countries) strongly suggests the sense of the country/nation.

    *   Sense 1: Government (executive, legislative, judicial branches).
    *   Sense 2: The country (North American republic).

    *   "U.S. companies" = companies from the United States (the country).
    *   Sense 2 is the correct 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: company
Target surface form: companies
Context:
American companies walked away with stakes in just two of the 10 auctioned fields. Seven American companies had paid to participate in the second auction, which began Friday. The only one that submitted a bid lost. Two American companies reached deals for fields auctioned in June. The meager representation of American oil giants in Iraq's opening oil industry surprised analysts. Iraq finally opened its doors after six years of war, and instead of U.S. <t>companies</t>, you have Asians and Europeans leading the way, said Ruba Husari, the editor of Iraq Oil Forum, an online news outlet. It will be a long time before anything else will be on offer in Iraq.

Candidate senses:
1. 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
2. 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
3. sense_key=company%1:14:03:: | definition=small military unit; usually two or three platoons
4. sense_key=company%1:14:05:: | definition=a unit of firefighters including their equipment | examples=a hook-and-ladder company
5. 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
6. sense_key=company%1:14:00:: | definition=a social gathering of guests or companions | examples=the house was filled with company when I arrived
7. 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
8. 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
9. 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

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: `company`
    *   Target surface form: `companies`
    *   Context: "American companies walked away with stakes in just two of the 10 auctioned fields... Seven American companies had paid to participate... The meager representation of American oil giants in Iraq's opening oil industry surprised analysts... instead of U.S. <t>companies</t>, you have Asians and Europeans leading the way..."
    *   Key phrases: "American companies", "stakes in... auctioned fields", "oil giants", "oil industry", "U.S. companies".

    *   Sense 1: Organization of performers (theatrical troupe). (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 2: A social or business visitor (caller). (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 3: Small military unit. (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 4: Unit of firefighters. (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 5: Crew of a ship. (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 6: Social gathering of guests. (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 7: An institution created to conduct business. (Correct - fits "American companies", "oil giants", "oil industry")
    *   Sense 8: A band of people associated temporarily. (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 9: The state of being with someone (companionship). (Incorrect)

    *   The context clearly refers to business entities (oil companies) competing for stakes in oil fields. This aligns perfectly with Sense 7.


[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: editor
Target surface form: editor
Context:
American companies walked away with stakes in just two of the 10 auctioned fields. Seven American companies had paid to participate in the second auction, which began Friday. The only one that submitted a bid lost. Two American companies reached deals for fields auctioned in June. The meager representation of American oil giants in Iraq's opening oil industry surprised analysts. Iraq finally opened its doors after six years of war, and instead of U.S. companies, you have Asians and Europeans leading the way, said Ruba Husari, the <t>editor</t> of Iraq Oil Forum, an online news outlet. It will be a long time before anything else will be on offer in Iraq.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=editor%1:10:00:: | definition=(computer science) a program designed to perform such editorial functions as rearrangement or modification or deletion of data | synonyms=editor program
2. sense_key=editor%1:18:00:: | definition=a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine) | synonyms=editor in chief

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: `editor`
    *   Target surface form: `editor`
    *   Context: "...said Ruba Husari, the editor of Iraq Oil Forum, an online news outlet."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `editor%1:10:00::`: (computer science) a program designed to perform editorial functions (e.g., text editor).
        2.  `editor%1:18:00::`: a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication (e.g., editor in chief).

    *   The context mentions "Ruba Husari, the editor of Iraq Oil Forum, an online news outlet."
    *   Ruba Husari is a person.
    *   "Iraq Oil Forum" is an online news outlet.
    *   The role of an "editor" of a news outlet is a person who manages the content.

    *   Sense 1 is a computer program.
    *   Sense 2 is a person responsible for publication content.

    *   Sense 2 is the correct 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: news
Target surface form: news
Context:
American companies walked away with stakes in just two of the 10 auctioned fields. Seven American companies had paid to participate in the second auction, which began Friday. The only one that submitted a bid lost. Two American companies reached deals for fields auctioned in June. The meager representation of American oil giants in Iraq's opening oil industry surprised analysts. Iraq finally opened its doors after six years of war, and instead of U.S. companies, you have Asians and Europeans leading the way, said Ruba Husari, the editor of Iraq Oil Forum, an online <t>news</t> outlet. It will be a long time before anything else will be on offer in Iraq.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=news%1:10:02:: | definition=a program devoted to current events, often using interviews and commentary | synonyms=news program, news show | examples=we watch the 7 o'clock news every night
2. sense_key=news%1:07:00:: | definition=the quality of being sufficiently interesting to be reported in news bulletins | synonyms=newsworthiness | examples=the judge conceded the newsworthiness of the trial; he is no longer news in the fashion world
3. sense_key=news%1:10:03:: | definition=informal information of any kind that is not previously known to someone | examples=it was news to me
4. sense_key=news%1:10:00:: | definition=information about recent and important events | synonyms=intelligence, tidings, word | examples=they awaited news of the outcome
5. sense_key=news%1:10:01:: | definition=information reported in a newspaper or news magazine | examples=the news of my death was greatly exaggerated

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": 4}
```

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `news`
    *   Target surface form: `news`
    *   Context: "...Ruba Husari, the editor of Iraq Oil Forum, an online <t>news</t> outlet."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `news%1:10:02::`: a program devoted to current events (news program, news show).
        2.  `news%1:07:00::`: the quality of being sufficiently interesting to be reported (newsworthiness).
        3.  `news%1:10:03::`: informal information of any kind not previously known.
        4.  `news%1:10:00::`: information about recent and important events (intelligence, tidings).
        5.  `news%1:10:01::`: information reported in a newspaper or news magazine.

    *   The phrase is "online news outlet".
    *   An "outlet" in this context is a publication or organization that provides information to the public.
    *   "News" here modifies "outlet". It describes the *type* of information the outlet provides.
    *   Sense 1 (program) is too narrow (TV/radio show).
    *   Sense 2 (newsworthiness) doesn't fit "newsworthiness outlet".
    *   Sense 3 (informal information) doesn't fit "informal information outlet".
    *   Sense 4 (information about recent and important events) is the general definition of news.
    *   Sense 5 (information reported in a newspaper or news magazine) is very close, but "news outlet" is a broader term that encompasses newspapers, magazines, websites, etc.

    *   Sense 4: "information about recent and important events".
    *   Sense 5: "information reported in a newspaper or news magazine".
    *   In "news outlet", "news" refers to the general category of reporting current events. Sense 4 is the most fundamental definition of news as a category of information. Sense 5 is more about the *medium* (newspaper/magazine). Since the outlet is "online", Sense 4 (the general concept of current event information) is the most appropriate modifier for the type of outlet.

    *   Wait, let's look at Sense 4 vs Sense 5 again.
    *   Sense 4: "information about recent and important events"
    *   Sense 5: "information reported in a newspaper or news magazine"
    *   An "online news outlet" provides "information about recent and important events".
    *   Usually, in WordNet, "news" as a modifier for "outlet", "agency", "report", etc., refers to the general concept of current events reporting.

    *   Sense 1: Program (No)
    *   Sense 2: Newsworthiness (No)
    *   Sense 3: Surprise/Unknown info (No)
    *   Sense 4: General current events info (Yes)
    *   Sense 5: Newspaper/Magazine info (Too specific to print)

    *   "News outlet" = an organization that reports news (information about recent and important events).

    *   Sense 4 is the most general and fitting description for the content provided by a news outlet.


[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: outlet
Target surface form: outlet
Context:
American companies walked away with stakes in just two of the 10 auctioned fields. Seven American companies had paid to participate in the second auction, which began Friday. The only one that submitted a bid lost. Two American companies reached deals for fields auctioned in June. The meager representation of American oil giants in Iraq's opening oil industry surprised analysts. Iraq finally opened its doors after six years of war, and instead of U.S. companies, you have Asians and Europeans leading the way, said Ruba Husari, the editor of Iraq Oil Forum, an online news <t>outlet</t>. It will be a long time before anything else will be on offer in Iraq.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=outlet%1:06:01:: | definition=a place of business for retailing goods | synonyms=mercantile establishment, retail store, sales outlet
2. sense_key=outlet%1:06:00:: | definition=an opening that permits escape or release | synonyms=exit, issue, way out | examples=he blocked the way out; the canyon had only one issue
3. sense_key=outlet%1:06:02:: | definition=receptacle providing a place in a wiring system where current can be taken to run electrical devices | synonyms=wall socket, wall plug, electric outlet, electrical outlet, electric receptacle
4. sense_key=outlet%1:04:00:: | definition=activity that frees or expresses creative energy or emotion | synonyms=release, vent | examples=she had no other outlet for her feelings; he gave vent to his anger

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: `outlet`
    *   Target surface form: `outlet`
    *   Context: "...said Ruba Husari, the editor of Iraq Oil Forum, an online news <t>outlet</t>."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `outlet%1:06:01::`: a place of business for retailing goods (retail store).
        2.  `outlet%1:06:00::`: an opening that permits escape or release (exit).
        3.  `outlet%1:06:02::`: receptacle providing a place in a wiring system (electrical outlet).
        4.  `outlet%1:04:00::`: activity that frees or expresses creative energy or emotion (vent).

    *   The phrase is "online news outlet".
    *   In this context, "outlet" refers to a publication or organization that provides news (a medium for communication/distribution).
    *   Looking at the candidate senses:
        *   Sense 1: "a place of business for retailing goods". While a news outlet "sells" or "distributes" information, it's not typically a "retail store" in the physical sense, but "outlet" in "news outlet" is a common extension of the idea of a distribution point or a business establishment.
        *   Sense 2: "an opening that permits escape". Not applicable.
        *   Sense 3: "receptacle providing a place in a wiring system". Not applicable.
        *   Sense 4: "activity that frees or expresses creative energy or emotion". Not applicable.

    *   Wait, let me re-examine Sense 1. "a place of business for retailing goods". A news outlet is a business that distributes news.
    *   Is there a better sense? Let's look at the provided options again.
    *   Sense 1: `outlet%1:06:01::` (retail store)
    *   Sense 2: `outlet%1:06:00::` (exit)
    *   Sense 3: `outlet%1:06:02::` (electrical socket)
    *   Sense 4: `outlet%1:04:00::` (emotional release)

    *   None of these perfectly match "news organization" in a literal sense, but "outlet" in "news outlet" is often categorized under the sense of a means of distributing something (like goods or information).
    *   Let's check if "outlet" as in "news outlet" is usually mapped to "a place of business for retailing goods" in WordNet or similar datasets.
    *   Actually, looking at WordNet (Princeton), "outlet" has several senses.
    *   `outlet%1:06:01` is "a place of business for retailing goods".
    *   Is there another sense?
    *   Wait, let me look at the provided candidate senses again.
    *   1: retail store
    *   2: exit
    *   3: electrical socket
    *   4: emotional release

    *   If I have to choose the *best* among these, Sense 1 is the only one that relates to a business or a distribution point. A "news outlet" is a business that distributes news.

    *   Let's double-check if "outlet" as in "news outlet" is considered a "retail store". Not exactly, but it's the closest.
    *   Wait, let me search for "news outlet" in WordNet.
    *   In some versions of WordNet, "outlet" (the distribution point) is grouped.
    *   Let's re-read Sense 1: "a place of business for retailing goods".
    *   Let's re-read Sense 4: "activity that frees or expresses creative energy or emotion".
    *   Could a news outlet be an "outlet" for information (Sense 4)? "Activity that frees or expresses creative energy or emotion". No, that's more about personal expression.

    *   Let's reconsider Sense 1. A "news outlet" is a medium through which news is "sold" or distributed to the public.

    *   Let's look at the options again.
    *   1. retail store
    *   2. exit
    *   3. electrical socket
    *   4. emotional release

    *   Is there any other possibility?
    *   "Iraq Oil Forum, an online news outlet."
    *   In many NLP datasets (like SemCor), "news outlet" is mapped to the sense of a "publication" or "medium". If the only options are these four, Sense 1 is the most plausible because it describes a business establishment for distribution.

    *   Let's think about Sense 4 again. "activity that frees or expresses creative energy or emotion". A news outlet is a means of expression. But "Iraq Oil Forum" is an organization/website, not an "activity".

    *   Let's think about Sense 1 again. "a place of business for retailing goods". A news outlet is a business.

    *   Wait, let me check if there's a sense of "outlet" meaning "a means of distributing something".
    *   WordNet's `outlet%1:06:01` is "a place of business for retailing goods".
    *   WordNet's `outlet%1:06:00` is "an opening that permits escape or release".
    *   WordNet's `outlet%1:04:00` is "activity that frees or expresses creative energy or emotion".

    *   Actually, in some contexts, "outlet" meaning "a means of publishing or broadcasting" is treated as a variation of "a means of release/expression" (Sense 4) or "a distribution point" (Sense 1).
    *   However, "news outlet" is almost always a business/organization.

    *   Let's compare:
        *   Sense 1: Business for retailing goods.
        *   Sense 4: Activity for expressing emotion/energy.

    *   A "news outlet" is a business. It's not an "activity".

    *   Let's search for "news outlet" and "WordNet sense".
    *   Often, "news outlet" is mapped to the sense of "a means of distributing something".
    *   If I have to choose between 1, 2, 3, and 4:
        *   1 is about business/retail.
        *   2 is about physical exits.
        *   3 is about electricity.
        *   4 is about emotional release.

    *   Sense 1 is the only one that fits the "business/organization" aspect of a news outlet.

    *   Wait, let me think about Sense 4 again. "activity that frees or expresses creative energy or emotion". Could "news outlet" be seen as a "vent" for information? No, that's a stretch.

    *   Let's look at Sense 1 again. "a place of business for retailing goods". A news outlet "retails" news.

    *   Let's double-check the synonyms for Sense 1: "mercantile establishment, retail store, sales outlet".
    *   A news outlet is a type of mercantile establishment (it's a business).

    *   Let's double-check the synonyms for Sense 4: "release, vent".
    *   A news outlet is not a "vent" in the emotional sense.

    *   Therefore, Sense 1 is the most appropriate choice among the given options.

    *   Target: "online news outlet"
    *   Sense 1: "a place of business for retailing goods"
    *   Sense 2: "an opening that permits escape or release"
    *   Sense 3: "receptacle providing a place in a wiring system"
    *   Sense 4: "activity that frees or expresses creative energy or emotion"
    *   Conclusion: Sense 1 is the only one that describes a business/establishment.

    *   Wait, I just found another source that suggests "news outlet" might be mapped to the "means of expression" sense (Sense 4). Let me re-evaluate.
    *   "activity that frees or expresses creative energy or emotion"
    *   Is a news outlet an "activity"? No. Is it a "means of expression"? Yes.
    *   Is a news outlet a "place of business for retailing goods"? Yes, it's a business.

    *   Let's look at the phrase "online news outlet". It refers to the "Iraq Oil Forum". The Iraq Oil Forum is a website/organization.
    *   Between "business for retailing goods" and "activity for expressing emotion", "business" is much closer to "organization/website".

    *   Let's search for "outlet" in WordNet again.
    *   `outlet%1:06:01` (retail store)
    *   `outlet%1:06:00` (exit)
    *   `outlet%1:04:00` (vent)
    *   `outlet%1:06:02` (socket)

    *   If these are the only four options, Sense 1 is the most logical choice for a "news outlet" (a business that distributes/sells news).

    *   Wait, let me think one more time. Could "outlet" in "news outlet" be a "vent" (Sense 4)?
    *   "an outlet for his views" -> Sense 4.
    *   "a news outlet" -> Sense 1 (a business).
    *   Yes, "news outlet" refers to the organization itself.

    *   Final check:
        *   Context: "Iraq Oil Forum, an online news outlet"
        *   Sense 1: "a place of business for retailing goods"
        *   Sense 2: "an opening that permits escape or release"
        *   Sense 3: "receptacle providing a place in a wiring system"
        *   Sense 4: "activity that frees or expresses creative energy or emotion"
        *   Sense 1 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: concern
Target surface form: Concerns
Context:
The only one that submitted a bid lost. Two American companies reached deals for fields auctioned in June. The meager representation of American oil giants in Iraq's opening oil industry surprised analysts. Iraq finally opened its doors after six years of war, and instead of U.S. companies, you have Asians and Europeans leading the way, said Ruba Husari, the editor of Iraq Oil Forum, an online news outlet. It will be a long time before anything else will be on offer in Iraq. <t>Concerns</t> over security, underscored by massive coordinated bombings Tuesday, and political instability as the U.S. military withdraws, likely kept American oil companies from venturing more forcefully in Iraq, which has the world's third-largest proven crude reserves, analysts said. U.S. firms were in some cases at a disadvantage because rivals, particularly the Chinese and other government controlled energy firms, have markedly lower labor costs and are more prone to take risks because they don't respond to shareholders.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=concern%1:09:01:: | definition=something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness | synonyms=worry, headache, vexation | examples=New York traffic is a constant concern; it's a major worry
2. sense_key=concern%1:12:01:: | definition=an anxious feeling | synonyms=care, fear | examples=care had aged him; they hushed it up out of fear of public reaction
3. sense_key=concern%1:14:00:: | definition=a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it | synonyms=business, business concern, business organization, business organisation | examples=he bought his brother's business; a small mom-and-pop business
4. sense_key=concern%1:12:00:: | definition=a feeling of sympathy for someone or something | examples=She felt strong concern for those less fortunate
5. sense_key=concern%1:09:00:: | definition=something that interests you because it is important or affects you | examples=the safety of the ship is the captain's concern

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: `concern`
    *   Target surface form: `Concerns`
    *   Context: "Concerns over security, underscored by massive coordinated bombings Tuesday, and political instability as the U.S. military withdraws, likely kept American oil companies from venturing more forcefully in Iraq..."

    *   Sense 1: `something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness` (Synonyms: worry, headache, vexation). Example: "New York traffic is a constant concern."
    *   Sense 2: `an anxious feeling` (Synonyms: care, fear). Example: "care had aged him."
    *   Sense 3: `a commercial or industrial enterprise` (Synonyms: business). Example: "he bought his brother's business."
    *   Sense 4: `a feeling of sympathy for someone or something`. Example: "She felt strong concern for those less fortunate."
    *   Sense 5: `something that interests you because it is important or affects you`. Example: "the safety of the ship is the captain's concern."

    *   The sentence says "Concerns over security... and political instability... likely kept American oil companies from venturing more forcefully in Iraq."
    *   Here, "Concerns" refers to the *things* (security, political instability) that are causing anxiety or worry for the companies.
    *   Is it an "anxious feeling" (Sense 2)? While the companies *feel* anxious, the sentence structure "Concerns over security" usually refers to the *sources* of the worry (the security situation itself) or the specific worries themselves.
    *   Is it a "source of unhappiness/anxiety" (Sense 1)? Yes. "Concerns over security" means the security situation is a source of anxiety.
    *   Is it a "business" (Sense 3)? No.
    *   Is it "sympathy" (Sense 4)? No.
    *   Is it "something that interests you because it is important" (Sense 5)? While security is important, the context of "bombings" and "instability" strongly implies anxiety/worry rather than just a general interest or responsibility.

    *   Sense 1: "something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness" (Synonyms: worry).
    *   Sense 2: "an anxious feeling" (Synonyms: care, fear).
    *   In the phrase "Concerns over security," "concerns" often functions as a synonym for "worries."
    *   If I say "My concerns are X and Y," I am listing the things that worry me.
    *   Comparing Sense 1 and Sense 2:
        *   Sense 1: The *source* of the anxiety (e.g., "Traffic is a concern").
        *   Sense 2: The *feeling* of anxiety (e.g., "His concern for his children").
    *   In "Concerns over security," the "concerns" are the specific worries/issues regarding security. This aligns best with Sense 1 (something that causes anxiety/a worry).

    *   "Concerns over security... likely kept American oil companies from venturing..."
    *   This means the *fact* that security is a worry (the source of anxiety) deterred them.
    *   Sense 1: "something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness" / "worry".
    *   Sense 2: "an anxious feeling".
    *   Usually, "concerns over [topic]" refers to the worries themselves (Sense 1).

    *   Sense 1: "New York traffic is a constant concern" (Traffic = source of anxiety).
    *   Sense 2: "care had aged him" (Care = feeling).
    *   In the target sentence, "Concerns over security" acts as the subject. The "concerns" are the worries about security. This fits Sense 1 better than Sense 2.

    *   Sense 1: something that causes anxiety (worry).
    *   Sense 2: an anxious feeling (fear).
    *   "Concerns over security" = "Worries over security".
    *   If we replace "Concerns" with "Worries" (synonym for Sense 1), it fits perfectly. If we replace it with "Fear" (synonym for Sense 2), it also fits, but "concerns" in the plural usually refers to the specific issues/sources of worry.

    *   Sense 1: "something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness"
    *   Sense 2: "an anxious feeling"
    *   "Concerns over security" -> The security situation is the source of anxiety. The "concerns" are the specific points of worry. This is a classic usage of Sense 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: security
Target surface form: security
Context:
The only one that submitted a bid lost. Two American companies reached deals for fields auctioned in June. The meager representation of American oil giants in Iraq's opening oil industry surprised analysts. Iraq finally opened its doors after six years of war, and instead of U.S. companies, you have Asians and Europeans leading the way, said Ruba Husari, the editor of Iraq Oil Forum, an online news outlet. It will be a long time before anything else will be on offer in Iraq. Concerns over <t>security</t>, underscored by massive coordinated bombings Tuesday, and political instability as the U.S. military withdraws, likely kept American oil companies from venturing more forcefully in Iraq, which has the world's third-largest proven crude reserves, analysts said. U.S. firms were in some cases at a disadvantage because rivals, particularly the Chinese and other government controlled energy firms, have markedly lower labor costs and are more prone to take risks because they don't respond to shareholders.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=security%1:06:00:: | definition=an electrical device that sets off an alarm when someone tries to break in | synonyms=security system, security measure
2. sense_key=security%1:21:00:: | definition=property that your creditor can claim in case you default on your obligation | synonyms=surety | examples=bankers are reluctant to lend without good security
3. sense_key=security%1:21:01:: | definition=defense against financial failure; financial independence | synonyms=protection | examples=his pension gave him security in his old age; insurance provided protection against loss of wages due to illness
4. sense_key=security%1:26:00:: | definition=the state of being free from danger or injury | examples=we support the armed services in the name of national security
5. sense_key=security%1:04:00:: | definition=measures taken as a precaution against theft or espionage or sabotage etc. | synonyms=security measures | examples=military security has been stepped up since the recent uprising
6. sense_key=security%1:14:00:: | definition=a department responsible for the security of the institution's property and workers | synonyms=security department | examples=the head of security was a former policeman
7. sense_key=security%1:21:04:: | definition=a formal declaration that documents a fact of relevance to finance and investment; the holder has a right to receive interest or dividends | synonyms=certificate | examples=he held several valuable securities
8. sense_key=security%1:12:00:: | definition=freedom from anxiety or fear | examples=the watch dog gave her a feeling of security
9. sense_key=security%1:10:00:: | definition=a guarantee that an obligation will be met | synonyms=surety

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": 4}
```

reasoning_content:
*   Target word: "security"
    *   Context: "Concerns over <t>security</t>, underscored by massive coordinated bombings Tuesday, and political instability as the U.S. military withdraws, likely kept American oil companies from venturing more forcefully in Iraq..."
    *   Key clues: "massive coordinated bombings", "political instability", "U.S. military withdraws", "Iraq".

    *   Sense 1: Electrical device (alarm). (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 2: Property for creditor (collateral). (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 3: Defense against financial failure. (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 4: The state of being free from danger or injury (e.g., national security). (Strong candidate)
    *   Sense 5: Measures taken as a precaution against theft/espionage/sabotage (e.g., military security). (Strong candidate)
    *   Sense 6: Department responsible for security. (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 7: Financial instrument (certificate). (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 8: Freedom from anxiety or fear (psychological). (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 9: Guarantee that an obligation will be met. (Incorrect)

    *   Sense 4: "the state of being free from danger or injury" (Example: national security).
    *   Sense 5: "measures taken as a precaution against theft or espionage or sabotage etc." (Example: military security has been stepped up).

    *   The sentence says "Concerns over security, underscored by massive coordinated bombings... and political instability".
    *   The "concerns" are about the *lack* of security (the state of being safe) rather than the specific *measures* (guards, fences, etc.) taken to provide it.
    *   "National security" (Sense 4) fits the context of a country (Iraq) experiencing bombings and military withdrawal.
    *   While "security measures" (Sense 5) are related, the phrase "concerns over security" usually refers to the general state of safety/stability in a region.

    *   Sense 4: state of being free from danger.
    *   Sense 5: measures taken as a precaution.
    *   In the context of "concerns over security" in a war-torn country, it refers to the general condition of safety (or lack thereof).

    *   Sense 4 is the most fitting for "concerns over security" in a geopolitical/national context.


[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: bombing
Target surface form: bombings
Context:
The only one that submitted a bid lost. Two American companies reached deals for fields auctioned in June. The meager representation of American oil giants in Iraq's opening oil industry surprised analysts. Iraq finally opened its doors after six years of war, and instead of U.S. companies, you have Asians and Europeans leading the way, said Ruba Husari, the editor of Iraq Oil Forum, an online news outlet. It will be a long time before anything else will be on offer in Iraq. Concerns over security, underscored by massive coordinated <t>bombings</t> Tuesday, and political instability as the U.S. military withdraws, likely kept American oil companies from venturing more forcefully in Iraq, which has the world's third-largest proven crude reserves, analysts said. U.S. firms were in some cases at a disadvantage because rivals, particularly the Chinese and other government controlled energy firms, have markedly lower labor costs and are more prone to take risks because they don't respond to shareholders.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=bombing%1:04:00:: | definition=an attack by dropping bombs | synonyms=bombardment
2. sense_key=bombing%1:04:01:: | definition=the use of bombs for sabotage; a tactic frequently used by terrorists

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: `bombing`
    *   Target surface form: `bombings`
    *   Context: "...Concerns over security, underscored by massive coordinated bombings Tuesday, and political instability as the U.S. military withdraws..."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `bombing%1:04:00`: an attack by dropping bombs (synonym: bombardment).
        2.  `bombing%1:04:01`: the use of bombs for sabotage; a tactic frequently used by terrorists.

    *   The context mentions "massive coordinated bombings Tuesday" in Iraq.
    *   It relates to "security" and "political instability" during the U.S. military withdrawal.
    *   In the context of Iraq during this period, "coordinated bombings" typically refers to terrorist attacks (car bombs, IEDs, etc.) rather than aerial bombardment (dropping bombs from planes).
    *   Sense 1 (bombardment) usually implies military aircraft or artillery dropping bombs over an area.
    *   Sense 2 (sabotage/terrorist tactic) fits the description of "coordinated bombings" used to create insecurity in a city or region.

    *   Sense 1: "an attack by dropping bombs" (implies aerial/artillery).
    *   Sense 2: "the use of bombs for sabotage; a tactic frequently used by terrorists".
    *   The phrase "massive coordinated bombings" in the context of Iraqi security concerns strongly aligns with terrorist activity (Sense 2).

    *   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: instability
Target surface form: instability
Context:
The only one that submitted a bid lost. Two American companies reached deals for fields auctioned in June. The meager representation of American oil giants in Iraq's opening oil industry surprised analysts. Iraq finally opened its doors after six years of war, and instead of U.S. companies, you have Asians and Europeans leading the way, said Ruba Husari, the editor of Iraq Oil Forum, an online news outlet. It will be a long time before anything else will be on offer in Iraq. Concerns over security, underscored by massive coordinated bombings Tuesday, and political <t>instability</t> as the U.S. military withdraws, likely kept American oil companies from venturing more forcefully in Iraq, which has the world's third-largest proven crude reserves, analysts said. U.S. firms were in some cases at a disadvantage because rivals, particularly the Chinese and other government controlled energy firms, have markedly lower labor costs and are more prone to take risks because they don't respond to shareholders.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=instability%1:07:00:: | definition=the quality or attribute of being unstable and irresolute | synonyms=unstableness
2. sense_key=instability%1:26:01:: | definition=a lack of balance or state of disequilibrium | synonyms=imbalance, unbalance | examples=a hormonal imbalance
3. sense_key=instability%1:26:00:: | definition=an unstable order
4. sense_key=instability%1:07:01:: | definition=unreliability attributable to being unstable

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 word: "instability"
    *   Context: "...Concerns over security, underscored by massive coordinated bombings Tuesday, and political <t>instability</t> as the U.S. military withdraws, likely kept American oil companies from venturing more forcefully in Iraq..."
    *   Key phrase: "political instability"

    *   Sense 1: "the quality or attribute of being unstable and irresolute" (Focuses on personality or character, "irresolute").
    *   Sense 2: "a lack of balance or state of disequilibrium" (Focuses on physical or chemical balance, e.g., "hormonal imbalance").
    *   Sense 3: "an unstable order" (Focuses on social, political, or systemic instability).
    *   Sense 4: "unreliability attributable to being unstable" (Focuses on the quality of being unreliable).

    *   The context refers to "political instability" in Iraq, specifically mentioning security concerns, bombings, and the withdrawal of the U.S. military.
    *   This describes a state of social/political disorder or an unstable government/order.
    *   Sense 3 ("an unstable order") fits perfectly with "political instability."

    *   Sense 1 is too personal/psychological.
    *   Sense 2 is too physical/biological.
    *   Sense 4 is too general (unreliability).
    *   Sense 3 specifically addresses the "order" of a society or political system.


[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: u.s.
Target surface form: U.S.
Context:
The only one that submitted a bid lost. Two American companies reached deals for fields auctioned in June. The meager representation of American oil giants in Iraq's opening oil industry surprised analysts. Iraq finally opened its doors after six years of war, and instead of U.S. companies, you have Asians and Europeans leading the way, said Ruba Husari, the editor of Iraq Oil Forum, an online news outlet. It will be a long time before anything else will be on offer in Iraq. Concerns over security, underscored by massive coordinated bombings Tuesday, and political instability as the <t>U.S.</t> military withdraws, likely kept American oil companies from venturing more forcefully in Iraq, which has the world's third-largest proven crude reserves, analysts said. U.S. firms were in some cases at a disadvantage because rivals, particularly the Chinese and other government controlled energy firms, have markedly lower labor costs and are more prone to take risks because they don't respond to shareholders.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=u.s.%1:14:00:: | definition=the executive and legislative and judicial branches of the federal government of the United States | synonyms=United States government, United States, U.S. government
2. sense_key=us%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, USA

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: `u.s.`
    *   Target surface form: `U.S.`
    *   Context: "...and political instability as the <t>U.S.</t> military withdraws..."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `u.s.%1:14:00::`: the executive and legislative and judicial branches of the federal government of the United States (United States government).
        2.  `us%1:15:00::`: North American republic containing 50 states... (United States of America).

    *   The phrase is "the U.S. military".
    *   The "U.S. military" refers to the armed forces of the United States government.
    *   In this context, "U.S." acts as an adjective modifying "military".
    *   Does "U.S. military" refer to the *government* (sense 1) or the *country* (sense 2)?
    *   Usually, "the U.S. military" is an instrument of the government. However, "U.S." in "U.S. military" is often used as a demonym/adjective for the country.
    *   Let's look at the other occurrences of "U.S." or "American" in the text:
        *   "Two American companies..."
        *   "American oil giants..."
        *   "U.S. companies..."
        *   "U.S. firms..."
    *   In "U.S. companies" and "U.S. firms", "U.S." refers to the country of origin (sense 2).
    *   In "the U.S. military", it refers to the military of the United States.
    *   Comparing the two senses:
        *   Sense 1: The government (the entity that manages the military).
        *   Sense 2: The country (the geopolitical entity).
    *   When we say "the U.S. military", we are referring to the military of the United States (the nation). While the government controls it, "U.S." here is typically used as a proper adjective derived from the name of the country.
    *   However, let's re-evaluate. "The U.S. government" vs "The U.S. (country)".
    *   If the sentence were "The U.S. withdrew its troops", "U.S." would likely be the government (the actor).
    *   "the U.S. military" -> The military of the United States.
    *   Looking at the synonyms:
        *   Sense 1: United States government, U.S. government.
        *   Sense 2: United States, United States of America, America, the States, USA.
    *   "The United States government military" (Sense 1) vs "The United States military" (Sense 2).
    *   Usually, "U.S. military" is synonymous with "the military of the United States".
    *   Let's check if "U.S." in "U.S. military" specifically denotes the government. The military is a branch of the government.
    *   In many WSD datasets (like SemCor), "U.S." modifying a government agency or military is often mapped to the government sense if it's acting as the state.
    *   Wait, let's look at the context again: "...political instability as the U.S. military withdraws...". The military is withdrawing. This is an action of the state/government.
    *   But "U.S." is an adjective here.
    *   Let's compare:
        *   "U.S. companies" -> Sense 2 (Country)
        *   "U.S. military" -> Sense 1 (Government) or Sense 2 (Country)?
    *   In WordNet, the distinction between the country and the government is often subtle.
    *   Sense 1: "the executive and legislative and judicial branches of the federal government"
    *   Sense 2: "North American republic containing 50 states"
    *   The military is not one of the three branches (executive, legislative, judicial), although it falls under the executive.
    *   If "U.S." means "of the United States", it's Sense 2. If it means "of the United States government", it's Sense 1.
    *   "U.S. military" is almost always "the military of the United States".
    *   Let's look at the synonyms again. Sense 1: "United States government". Sense 2: "United States".
    *   "The United States military" is more common than "The United States government military".
    *   Therefore, Sense 2 is the more natural fit for the adjective "U.S." in "U.S. military".

    *   "U.S. companies" -> Sense 2.
    *   "U.S. firms" -> Sense 2.
    *   "U.S. military" -> Sense 2.
    *   All these use "U.S." as a proper adjective referring to the nation.

    *   Sense 1 is specifically the *government* (the branches).
    *   Sense 2 is the *country* (the republic).
    *   The military is an institution of the country.

    *   Target: "U.S." in "U.S. military".
    *   Sense 1: Government.
    *   Sense 2: Country.
    *   "U.S. military" = "Military of the United States".
    *   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: world
Target surface form: world
Context:
The only one that submitted a bid lost. Two American companies reached deals for fields auctioned in June. The meager representation of American oil giants in Iraq's opening oil industry surprised analysts. Iraq finally opened its doors after six years of war, and instead of U.S. companies, you have Asians and Europeans leading the way, said Ruba Husari, the editor of Iraq Oil Forum, an online news outlet. It will be a long time before anything else will be on offer in Iraq. Concerns over security, underscored by massive coordinated bombings Tuesday, and political instability as the U.S. military withdraws, likely kept American oil companies from venturing more forcefully in Iraq, which has the <t>world</t>'s third-largest proven crude reserves, analysts said. U.S. firms were in some cases at a disadvantage because rivals, particularly the Chinese and other government controlled energy firms, have markedly lower labor costs and are more prone to take risks because they don't respond to shareholders.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=world%1:14:01:: | definition=people in general; especially a distinctive group of people with some shared interest | synonyms=domain | examples=the Western world
2. sense_key=world%1:05:00:: | definition=all of the living human inhabitants of the earth | synonyms=human race, humanity, humankind, human beings, humans, mankind | examples=all the world loves a lover; she always used `humankind' because `mankind' seemed to slight the women
3. sense_key=world%1:17:02:: | definition=a part of the earth that can be considered separately | examples=the outdoor world; the world of insects
4. sense_key=world%1:09:01:: | definition=the concerns of this life as distinguished from heaven and the afterlife | synonyms=worldly concern, earthly concern, earth | examples=they consider the church to be independent of the world
5. sense_key=world%1:17:01:: | definition=everything that exists anywhere | synonyms=universe, existence, creation, cosmos, macrocosm | examples=they study the evolution of the universe; the biggest tree in existence
6. sense_key=world%1:09:00:: | definition=all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you | synonyms=reality | examples=his world was shattered; we live in different worlds
7. sense_key=world%1:17:00:: | definition=the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on | synonyms=Earth, globe | examples=the Earth moves around the sun; he sailed around the world
8. sense_key=world%1:14:02:: | definition=people in general considered as a whole | synonyms=populace, public | examples=he is a hero in the eyes of the public

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: "world"
    *   Target surface form: "world"
    *   Context: "...Iraq, which has the <t>world</t>'s third-largest proven crude reserves, analysts said."
    *   Meaning: Iraq has the third-largest crude reserves on the entire planet Earth.

    *   Sense 1: people in general; especially a distinctive group of people with some shared interest (domain). (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 2: all of the living human inhabitants of the earth (human race). (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 3: a part of the earth that can be considered separately (e.g., outdoor world). (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 4: the concerns of this life as distinguished from heaven and the afterlife. (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 5: everything that exists anywhere (universe, cosmos). (Too broad)
    *   Sense 6: all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you (reality). (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 7: the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on (Earth, globe). (Correct - "the world's third-largest" refers to the planet Earth)
    *   Sense 8: people in general considered as a whole (populace, public). (Incorrect)

    *   The phrase "the world's third-largest proven crude reserves" refers to the total amount of reserves found on the planet Earth.
    *   Sense 7 ("the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on") fits perfectly.


[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: analyst
Target surface form: analysts
Context:
The only one that submitted a bid lost. Two American companies reached deals for fields auctioned in June. The meager representation of American oil giants in Iraq's opening oil industry surprised analysts. Iraq finally opened its doors after six years of war, and instead of U.S. companies, you have Asians and Europeans leading the way, said Ruba Husari, the editor of Iraq Oil Forum, an online news outlet. It will be a long time before anything else will be on offer in Iraq. Concerns over security, underscored by massive coordinated bombings Tuesday, and political instability as the U.S. military withdraws, likely kept American oil companies from venturing more forcefully in Iraq, which has the world's third-largest proven crude reserves, <t>analysts</t> said. U.S. firms were in some cases at a disadvantage because rivals, particularly the Chinese and other government controlled energy firms, have markedly lower labor costs and are more prone to take risks because they don't respond to shareholders.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=analyst%1:18:02:: | definition=an expert who studies financial data (on credit or securities or sales or financial patterns etc.) and recommends appropriate business actions
2. sense_key=analyst%1:18:00:: | definition=someone who is skilled at analyzing data
3. sense_key=analyst%1:18:01:: | definition=a licensed practitioner of psychoanalysis | synonyms=psychoanalyst

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: `analyst`
    *   Target surface form: `analysts`
    *   Context: The text discusses oil industry bids in Iraq, the lack of American company participation, and the reasons for this (security, political instability, competition from Chinese/government-controlled firms). It mentions "surprised analysts" and "analysts said" regarding the reasons for the lack of U.S. involvement.
    *   Candidate Senses:
        1.  `analyst%1:18:02::`: An expert who studies financial data (credit, securities, sales, etc.) and recommends business actions.
        2.  `analyst%1:18:00::`: Someone who is skilled at analyzing data.
        3.  `analyst%1:18:01::`: A licensed practitioner of psychoanalysis (psychoanalyst).

    *   The context is about the oil industry, business bids, geopolitical factors, and market competition.
    *   The "analysts" mentioned are commenting on the business and political landscape of the Iraqi oil industry.
    *   Sense 3 (psychoanalyst) is completely irrelevant.
    *   Sense 2 (someone skilled at analyzing data) is a general definition.
    *   Sense 1 (expert who studies financial data... and recommends business actions) is more specific to the business/financial context of the oil industry and market trends.

    *   The text mentions "American oil giants," "bids," "auctioned," "shareholders," and "labor costs."
    *   The analysts are interpreting the reasons why companies didn't bid. This is a classic role for financial or industry analysts.
    *   While Sense 2 is technically correct (they are analyzing data), Sense 1 is the specific type of analyst typically referred to in business news reporting about market trends and corporate behavior.

    *   Sense 1: Financial/Business expert.
    *   Sense 2: General data analyst.
    *   The context is heavily business/financial.

    *   Wait, let me re-read Sense 1: "an expert who studies financial data (on credit or securities or sales or financial patterns etc.) and recommends appropriate business actions".
    *   The analysts in the text are explaining *why* something happened (the lack of U.S. bids), which is a form of analysis of financial/market patterns.
    *   Sense 2 is "someone who is skilled at analyzing data".
    *   In news articles about industry trends, "analysts" usually refers to industry/financial analysts.

    *   Sense 1 is the most precise fit for the business context.


[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: u.s.
Target surface form: U.S.
Context:
Two American companies reached deals for fields auctioned in June. The meager representation of American oil giants in Iraq's opening oil industry surprised analysts. Iraq finally opened its doors after six years of war, and instead of U.S. companies, you have Asians and Europeans leading the way, said Ruba Husari, the editor of Iraq Oil Forum, an online news outlet. It will be a long time before anything else will be on offer in Iraq. Concerns over security, underscored by massive coordinated bombings Tuesday, and political instability as the U.S. military withdraws, likely kept American oil companies from venturing more forcefully in Iraq, which has the world's third-largest proven crude reserves, analysts said. <t>U.S.</t> firms were in some cases at a disadvantage because rivals, particularly the Chinese and other government controlled energy firms, have markedly lower labor costs and are more prone to take risks because they don't respond to shareholders. Exxon-Mobil and Occidental Petroleum Inc. were the only American companies that reached deals with the ministry.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=us%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, USA
2. sense_key=u.s.%1:14:00:: | definition=the executive and legislative and judicial branches of the federal government of the United States | synonyms=United States government, United States, U.S. government

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: `u.s.`
    *   Target surface form: `U.S.`
    *   Context: "...<t>U.S.</t> firms were in some cases at a disadvantage because rivals..."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `us%1:15:00::`: North American republic containing 50 states... (The country/nation)
        2.  `u.s.%1:14:00::`: the executive and legislative and judicial branches of the federal government of the United States (The government)

    *   The sentence is: "<t>U.S.</t> firms were in some cases at a disadvantage..."
    *   "U.S. firms" refers to companies based in or belonging to the United States of America.
    *   It does not refer to firms owned or operated by the U.S. government (though some might be, the context is about "American companies" and "American oil giants" in general, including private ones like Exxon-Mobil and Occidental Petroleum Inc.).

    *   Sense 1: The country (United States). "U.S. firms" = firms from the United States.
    *   Sense 2: The government. "U.S. firms" = firms of the U.S. government.

    *   The context mentions "American companies", "American oil giants", "Exxon-Mobil", and "Occidental Petroleum Inc."
    *   These are private corporations from the country, not government agencies.
    *   Therefore, "U.S." modifies "firms" to indicate their nationality/origin (the country), not their ownership by the federal government.

    *   Sense 1 is the correct 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: case
Target surface form: cases
Context:
Two American companies reached deals for fields auctioned in June. The meager representation of American oil giants in Iraq's opening oil industry surprised analysts. Iraq finally opened its doors after six years of war, and instead of U.S. companies, you have Asians and Europeans leading the way, said Ruba Husari, the editor of Iraq Oil Forum, an online news outlet. It will be a long time before anything else will be on offer in Iraq. Concerns over security, underscored by massive coordinated bombings Tuesday, and political instability as the U.S. military withdraws, likely kept American oil companies from venturing more forcefully in Iraq, which has the world's third-largest proven crude reserves, analysts said. U.S. firms were in some <t>cases</t> at a disadvantage because rivals, particularly the Chinese and other government controlled energy firms, have markedly lower labor costs and are more prone to take risks because they don't respond to shareholders. Exxon-Mobil and Occidental Petroleum Inc. were the only American companies that reached deals with the ministry.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=case%1:18:03:: | definition=a person requiring professional services | examples=a typical case was the suburban housewife described by a marriage counselor
2. sense_key=case%1:04:00:: | definition=a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy | synonyms=lawsuit, suit, cause, causa | examples=the family brought suit against the landlord
3. sense_key=case%1:18:04:: | definition=a person of a specified kind (usually with many eccentricities) | synonyms=character, eccentric, type | examples=a real character; a strange character
4. sense_key=case%1:06:06:: | definition=the housing or outer covering of something | synonyms=shell, casing | examples=the clock has a walnut case
5. sense_key=case%1:10:00:: | definition=nouns or pronouns or adjectives (often marked by inflection) related in some way to other words in a sentence | synonyms=grammatical case
6. sense_key=case%1:08:00:: | definition=an enveloping structure or covering enclosing an animal or plant organ or part | synonyms=sheath
7. sense_key=case%1:06:07:: | definition=the enclosing frame around a door or window opening | synonyms=casing | examples=the casings had rotted away and had to be replaced
8. sense_key=case%1:10:02:: | definition=a problem requiring investigation | examples=Perry Mason solved the case of the missing heir
9. sense_key=case%1:18:02:: | definition=a person who is subjected to experimental or other observational procedures; someone who is an object of investigation | synonyms=subject, guinea pig | examples=the subjects for this investigation were selected randomly; the cases that we studied were drawn from two different communities
10. sense_key=case%1:10:01:: | definition=a statement of facts and reasons used to support an argument | examples=he stated his case clearly
11. sense_key=case%1:06:03:: | definition=(printing) the receptacle in which a compositor has his type, which is divided into compartments for the different letters, spaces, or numbers | synonyms=compositor's case, typesetter's case | examples=for English, a compositor will ordinarily have two such cases, the upper case containing the capitals and the lower case containing the small letters
12. sense_key=case%1:06:02:: | definition=bed linen consisting of a cover for a pillow | synonyms=pillowcase, slip, pillow slip | examples=the burglar carried his loot in a pillowcase
13. sense_key=case%1:09:00:: | definition=the actual state of things | examples=that was not the case
14. sense_key=case%1:26:00:: | definition=a special set of circumstances | synonyms=event | examples=in that event, the first possibility is excluded; it may rain in which case the picnic will be canceled
15. sense_key=case%1:26:02:: | definition=a specific state of mind that is temporary | examples=a case of the jitters
16. sense_key=case%1:06:00:: | definition=a portable container for carrying several objects | examples=the musicians left their instrument cases backstage
17. sense_key=case%1:10:03:: | definition=a specific size and style of type within a type family | synonyms=font, fount, typeface, face
18. sense_key=case%1:23:00:: | definition=the quantity contained in a case | synonyms=caseful
19. sense_key=case%1:06:01:: | definition=a glass container used to store and display items in a shop or museum or home | synonyms=display case, showcase, vitrine
20. sense_key=case%1:11:00:: | definition=an occurrence of something | synonyms=instance, example | examples=it was a case of bad judgment; another instance occurred yesterday

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": 20}
```

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 20}
```

reasoning_content:
*   Target word: "cases" (plural of "case")
    *   Context: "U.S. firms were in some <t>cases</t> at a disadvantage because rivals... have markedly lower labor costs..."
    *   Meaning: In some *instances* or *situations*, U.S. firms were at a disadvantage.

    *   1: person requiring professional services (No)
    *   2: legal proceeding (No)
    *   3: person of a specified kind (No)
    *   4: housing/outer covering (No)
    *   5: grammatical case (No)
    *   6: enveloping structure (No)
    *   7: enclosing frame (No)
    *   8: problem requiring investigation (No)
    *   9: person subjected to experimental procedures (No)
    *   10: statement of facts/reasons (No)
    *   11: printing receptacle (No)
    *   12: pillowcase (No)
    *   13: actual state of things ("that was not the case") (Close, but usually singular and refers to truth/factuality)
    *   14: special set of circumstances ("in that event") (Close, but usually refers to a hypothetical or specific future event)
    *   15: state of mind (No)
    *   16: portable container (No)
    *   17: font/typeface (No)
    *   18: quantity in a case (No)
    *   19: glass container (No)
    *   20: an occurrence of something; synonyms: instance, example (Yes)

    *   "U.S. firms were in some cases at a disadvantage..."
    *   Substitute "instances": "U.S. firms were in some instances at a disadvantage..." (Fits perfectly).
    *   Substitute "examples": "U.S. firms were in some examples at a disadvantage..." (Less natural, but "instance" is a synonym).

    *   Sense 13: "the actual state of things" (e.g., "that was not the case"). This is about truth.
    *   Sense 14: "a special set of circumstances" (e.g., "in which case the picnic will be canceled"). This is often conditional.
    *   Sense 20: "an occurrence of something" (synonyms: instance, example). This fits the usage "in some cases" (meaning in some instances).


[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: government
Target surface form: government
Context:
Two American companies reached deals for fields auctioned in June. The meager representation of American oil giants in Iraq's opening oil industry surprised analysts. Iraq finally opened its doors after six years of war, and instead of U.S. companies, you have Asians and Europeans leading the way, said Ruba Husari, the editor of Iraq Oil Forum, an online news outlet. It will be a long time before anything else will be on offer in Iraq. Concerns over security, underscored by massive coordinated bombings Tuesday, and political instability as the U.S. military withdraws, likely kept American oil companies from venturing more forcefully in Iraq, which has the world's third-largest proven crude reserves, analysts said. U.S. firms were in some cases at a disadvantage because rivals, particularly the Chinese and other <t>government</t> controlled energy firms, have markedly lower labor costs and are more prone to take risks because they don't respond to shareholders. Exxon-Mobil and Occidental Petroleum Inc. were the only American companies that reached deals with the ministry.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=government%1:09:01:: | definition=the study of government of states and other political units | synonyms=politics, political science
2. sense_key=government%1:09:00:: | definition=(government) the system or form by which a community or other political unit is governed | examples=tyrannical government
3. sense_key=government%1:04:00:: | definition=the act of governing; exercising authority | synonyms=governing, governance, government activity, administration | examples=regulations for the governing of state prisons; he had considerable experience of government
4. sense_key=government%1:14:00:: | definition=the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit | synonyms=authorities, regime | examples=the government reduced taxes; the matter was referred to higher authorities

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": 4}
```

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `government`
    *   Target surface form: `government`
    *   Context: "...rivals, particularly the Chinese and other <t>government</t> controlled energy firms..."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `government%1:09:01::`: study of government (politics/political science).
        2.  `government%1:09:00::`: system or form of government (e.g., tyrannical government).
        3.  `government%1:04:00::`: act of governing (governance/administration).
        4.  `government%1:14:00::`: the organization that is the governing authority (authorities/regime).

    *   The phrase is "government controlled energy firms".
    *   This means the energy firms are controlled by the *organization* that governs the state (the government as an entity/authority).

    *   Sense 1 (study of government): Incorrect.
    *   Sense 2 (system/form): Incorrect. "System controlled energy firms" doesn't make sense.
    *   Sense 3 (act of governing): Incorrect. "The act of governing controlled energy firms" is awkward; it's the entity doing the controlling.
    *   Sense 4 (organization/authority): Correct. "The organization that is the governing authority" (the state/regime) controls the energy firms.

    *   Sense 4 fits perfectly: "the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit". In this case, the Chinese government (the organization) controls the firms.


[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: energy
Target surface form: energy
Context:
Two American companies reached deals for fields auctioned in June. The meager representation of American oil giants in Iraq's opening oil industry surprised analysts. Iraq finally opened its doors after six years of war, and instead of U.S. companies, you have Asians and Europeans leading the way, said Ruba Husari, the editor of Iraq Oil Forum, an online news outlet. It will be a long time before anything else will be on offer in Iraq. Concerns over security, underscored by massive coordinated bombings Tuesday, and political instability as the U.S. military withdraws, likely kept American oil companies from venturing more forcefully in Iraq, which has the world's third-largest proven crude reserves, analysts said. U.S. firms were in some cases at a disadvantage because rivals, particularly the Chinese and other government controlled <t>energy</t> firms, have markedly lower labor costs and are more prone to take risks because they don't respond to shareholders. Exxon-Mobil and Occidental Petroleum Inc. were the only American companies that reached deals with the ministry.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=energy%1:14:00:: | definition=the federal department responsible for maintaining a national energy policy of the United States; created in 1977 | synonyms=Department of Energy, Energy Department, DOE
2. sense_key=energy%1:26:00:: | definition=a healthy capacity for vigorous activity | synonyms=vim, vitality | examples=jogging works off my excess energy; he seemed full of vim and vigor
3. sense_key=energy%1:07:00:: | definition=forceful exertion | synonyms=vigor, vigour, zip | examples=he plays tennis with great energy; he's full of zip
4. sense_key=energy%1:19:00:: | definition=(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs | synonyms=free energy | examples=energy can take a wide variety of forms
5. sense_key=energy%1:07:02:: | definition=enterprising or ambitious drive | synonyms=push, get-up-and-go | examples=Europeans often laugh at American energy
6. sense_key=energy%1:19:01:: | definition=any source of usable power | examples=the DOE is responsible for maintaining the energy policy
7. sense_key=energy%1:07:01:: | definition=an imaginative lively style (especially style of writing) | synonyms=muscularity, vigor, vigour, vim | examples=his writing conveys great energy; a remarkable muscularity of style

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: `energy`
    *   Target surface form: `energy`
    *   Context: "...rivals, particularly the Chinese and other government controlled <t>energy</t> firms, have markedly lower labor costs..."
    *   The context discusses oil companies, oil industry, crude reserves, and firms (specifically Chinese and other government-controlled ones).

    *   Sense 1: Federal department (DOE) - Not a firm.
    *   Sense 2: Healthy capacity for vigorous activity (vim, vitality) - Not applicable to firms.
    *   Sense 3: Forceful exertion (vigor, zip) - Not applicable to firms.
    *   Sense 4: Physics (thermodynamic quantity) - Not applicable to firms.
    *   Sense 5: Enterprising or ambitious drive (push, get-up-and-go) - Not applicable to firms.
    *   Sense 6: Any source of usable power - This fits the context of "energy firms" (companies dealing with oil, gas, electricity, etc.).
    *   Sense 7: Imaginative lively style (writing) - Not applicable to firms.

    *   The phrase "energy firms" refers to companies that produce or distribute sources of usable power (like oil, gas, electricity).
    *   Sense 6 ("any source of usable power") is the only one that fits the industry context.

    *   Sense 6 is the correct choice.


[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 meager representation of American oil giants in Iraq's opening oil industry surprised analysts. Iraq finally opened its doors after six years of war, and instead of U.S. companies, you have Asians and Europeans leading the way, said Ruba Husari, the editor of Iraq Oil Forum, an online news outlet. It will be a long time before anything else will be on offer in Iraq. Concerns over security, underscored by massive coordinated bombings Tuesday, and political instability as the U.S. military withdraws, likely kept American oil companies from venturing more forcefully in Iraq, which has the world's third-largest proven crude reserves, analysts said. U.S. firms were in some cases at a disadvantage because rivals, particularly the Chinese and other government controlled energy firms, have markedly lower labor costs and are more prone to take risks because they don't respond to shareholders. Exxon-Mobil and Occidental Petroleum Inc. were the only American <t>companies</t> that reached deals with the ministry. Major U.S. firms such as Chevron and ConocoPhillips, which have cultivated close ties with the Iraqi Oil Ministry and have provided technical advice in recent years, walked away empty-handed.

Candidate senses:
1. 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
2. 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
3. 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
4. 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
5. 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
6. sense_key=company%1:14:05:: | definition=a unit of firefighters including their equipment | examples=a hook-and-ladder company
7. 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
8. sense_key=company%1:14:00:: | definition=a social gathering of guests or companions | examples=the house was filled with company when I arrived
9. sense_key=company%1:14:03:: | definition=small military unit; usually two or three platoons

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: `company`
    *   Target surface form: `companies`
    *   Context: "Exxon-Mobil and Occidental Petroleum Inc. were the only American <t>companies</t> that reached deals with the ministry."
    *   Surrounding context mentions: "American oil giants", "U.S. companies", "American oil companies", "U.S. firms", "Chinese and other government controlled energy firms", "Exxon-Mobil", "Occidental Petroleum Inc.", "Chevron", "ConocoPhillips".

    *   Sense 1: a social or business visitor (caller) - *Incorrect*
    *   Sense 2: the state of being with someone (companionship) - *Incorrect*
    *   Sense 3: crew of a ship (ship's company) - *Incorrect*
    *   Sense 4: organization of performers (troupe) - *Incorrect*
    *   Sense 5: a band of people associated temporarily (party) - *Incorrect*
    *   Sense 6: a unit of firefighters - *Incorrect*
    *   Sense 7: an institution created to conduct business - *Correct* (Matches "oil giants", "firms", "Exxon-Mobil", "Occidental Petroleum Inc.")
    *   Sense 8: a social gathering of guests - *Incorrect*
    *   Sense 9: small military unit - *Incorrect*

    *   The context clearly refers to business entities (oil companies/firms).
    *   Sense 7 specifically defines "an institution created to conduct business".