[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: hangover
Target surface form: hangover
Context:
"It's my line of work ", he said Five minutes later, before Haney could make his break, the stranger stood up and nodded farewell. Haney watched the small but wiry man slip out the door quickly and silently, and felt relieved to see that nobody else seemed to notice his departure. Phil decided to stay a little longer, and as time passed it seemed as if the strange little man had never been there, but for the other glass on the table. Some time before midnight he returned to his apartment and hit the sack, putting the whole incident out of mind before he fell asleep. The next day, Sunday, the <t>hangover</t> reminded Haney where he had been the night before. The hangover in turn reminded him of his conversation with the weirdy, and he groaned.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=hangover%1:26:00:: | definition=disagreeable aftereffects from the use of drugs (especially alcohol) | synonyms=katzenjammer
2. sense_key=hangover%1:18:00:: | definition=an official who remains in office after his term | synonyms=holdover
3. sense_key=hangover%1:04:00:: | definition=something that has survived from the past | synonyms=holdover | examples=a holdover from the sixties; hangovers from the 19th century

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}.

reasoning_content:
The user wants me to perform Word Sense Disambiguation for the target word "hangover" based on the provided context and candidate senses.

Context:
"It's my line of work ", he said Five minutes later, before Haney could make his break, the stranger stood up and nodded farewell. Haney watched the small but wiry man slip out the door quickly and silently, and felt relieved to see that nobody else seemed to notice his departure. Phil decided to stay a little longer, and as time passed it seemed as if the strange little man had never been there, but for the other glass on the table. Some time before midnight he returned to his apartment and hit the sack, putting the whole incident out of mind before he fell asleep. The next day, Sunday, the <t>hangover</t> reminded Haney where he had been the night before. The hangover in turn reminded him of his conversation with the weirdy, and he groaned."

Target word: "hangover"

Candidate Senses:
1. sense_key=hangover%1:26:00:: | definition=disagreeable aftereffects from the use of drugs (especially alcohol) | synonyms=katzenjammer
2. sense_key=hangover%1:18:00:: | definition=an official who remains in office after his term | synonyms=holdover
3. sense_key=hangover%1:04:00:: | definition=something that has survived from the past | synonyms=holdover | examples=a holdover from the sixties; hangovers from the 19th century

Analysis:
The context describes a night out ("the other glass on the table," "hit the sack") followed by the next day. The sentence containing the target word is: "The next day, Sunday, the hangover reminded Haney where he had been the night before. The hangover in turn reminded him of his conversation with the weirdy, and he groaned."

The action of groaning and the reference to the previous night strongly suggest a physical or mental discomfort associated with excessive consumption (like alcohol).

Let's evaluate the senses:
1. **sense_key=hangover%1:26:00**: Definition is "disagreeable aftereffects from the use of drugs (especially alcohol)". This perfectly matches the context (groaning, remembering a night out). Synonyms include "katzenjammer," which is also related to post-drinking discomfort.
2. **sense_key=hangover%1:18:00**: Definition is "an official who remains in office after his term." This is clearly incorrect in the context of a person groaning the day after a night out.
3. **sense_key=hangover%1:04:00**: Definition is "something that has survived from the past." While the hangover *is* a remnant of the past night, this definition is too broad and doesn't capture the specific negative, physical/mental connotation implied by "groaned" and the typical usage of "hangover." Sense 1 is much more precise.

Conclusion: Sense 1 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: remind
Target surface form: reminded
Context:
"It's my line of work ", he said Five minutes later, before Haney could make his break, the stranger stood up and nodded farewell. Haney watched the small but wiry man slip out the door quickly and silently, and felt relieved to see that nobody else seemed to notice his departure. Phil decided to stay a little longer, and as time passed it seemed as if the strange little man had never been there, but for the other glass on the table. Some time before midnight he returned to his apartment and hit the sack, putting the whole incident out of mind before he fell asleep. The next day, Sunday, the hangover <t>reminded</t> Haney where he had been the night before. The hangover in turn reminded him of his conversation with the weirdy, and he groaned.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=remind%2:31:00:: | definition=put in the mind of someone | examples=Remind me to call Mother
2. sense_key=remind%2:32:00:: | definition=assist (somebody acting or reciting) by suggesting the next words of something forgotten or imperfectly learned | synonyms=prompt, cue

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:
The user wants me to perform Word Sense Disambiguation for the word "reminded" in the given context.
The target lemma is "remind".
The context sentence is: "The next day, Sunday, the hangover <t>reminded</t> Haney where he had been the night before."

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=remind%2:31:00:: | definition=put in the mind of someone | examples=Remind me to call Mother
2. sense_key=remind%2:32:00:: | definition=assist (somebody acting or reciting) by suggesting the next words of something forgotten or imperfectly learned | synonyms=prompt, cue

Analysis of the context:
"The hangover reminded Haney where he had been the night before."
Here, the hangover (an external stimulus/state) caused Haney to recall or remember a specific location (where he had been).

Evaluation of senses:
Sense 1: "put in the mind of someone". This perfectly matches the idea of causing a memory or thought to surface. The hangover caused the memory of the location to be put into Haney's mind.
Sense 2: "assist (somebody acting or reciting) by suggesting the next words...". This relates to prompting speech or performance (like a teleprompter or cue card). This is clearly not the case here; the hangover is prompting a memory, not a line of dialogue.

Conclusion: Sense 1 is the best fit.

The required output format is a JSON object with the sense index. Since the candidates are numbered 1 and 2, I must choose the index corresponding to Sense 1.

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: night
Target surface form: night
Context:
"It's my line of work ", he said Five minutes later, before Haney could make his break, the stranger stood up and nodded farewell. Haney watched the small but wiry man slip out the door quickly and silently, and felt relieved to see that nobody else seemed to notice his departure. Phil decided to stay a little longer, and as time passed it seemed as if the strange little man had never been there, but for the other glass on the table. Some time before midnight he returned to his apartment and hit the sack, putting the whole incident out of mind before he fell asleep. The next day, Sunday, the hangover reminded Haney where he had been the <t>night</t> before. The hangover in turn reminded him of his conversation with the weirdy, and he groaned.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=night%1:28:00:: | definition=the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside | synonyms=nighttime, dark
2. sense_key=night%1:28:01:: | definition=a period of ignorance or backwardness or gloom
3. sense_key=night%1:28:04:: | definition=the period spent sleeping | examples=I had a restless night
4. sense_key=night%1:28:02:: | definition=the dark part of the diurnal cycle considered a time unit | examples=three nights later he collapsed
5. sense_key=night%1:26:00:: | definition=darkness | examples=it vanished into the night
6. sense_key=night%1:28:05:: | definition=a shortening of nightfall | examples=they worked from morning to night
7. sense_key=night%1:28:03:: | definition=the time between sunset and midnight | examples=he watched television every night
8. sense_key=night%1:18:00:: | definition=Roman goddess of night; daughter of Erebus; counterpart of Greek Nyx | synonyms=Nox

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}.

reasoning_content:
The user wants me to perform Word Sense Disambiguation for the target word "night" in the given context.

Context: "Some time before midnight he returned to his apartment and hit the sack, putting the whole incident out of mind before he fell asleep. The next day, Sunday, the hangover reminded Haney where he had been the <t>night</t> before. The hangover in turn reminded him of his conversation with the weirdy, and he groaned."

Target word: "night"

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=night%1:28:00:: | definition=the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside | synonyms=nighttime, dark
2. sense_key=night%1:28:01:: | definition=a period of ignorance or backwardness or gloom
3. sense_key=night%1:28:04:: | definition=the period spent sleeping | examples=I had a restless night
4. sense_key=night%1:28:02:: | definition=the dark part of the diurnal cycle considered a time unit | examples=three nights later he collapsed
5. sense_key=night%1:26:00:: | definition=darkness | examples=it vanished into the night
6. sense_key=night%1:28:05:: | definition=a shortening of nightfall | examples=they worked from morning to night
7. sense_key=night%1:28:03:: | definition=the time between sunset and midnight | examples=he watched television every night
8. sense_key=night%1:18:00:: | definition=Roman goddess of night; daughter of Erebus; counterpart of Greek Nyx | synonyms=Nox

Analysis of the context:
"...Some time before midnight he returned to his apartment and hit the sack, putting the whole incident out of mind before he fell asleep. The next day, Sunday, the hangover reminded Haney where he had been the night before."

The phrase "the night before" refers to the period of time immediately preceding "the next day, Sunday." Since he went to sleep and had a hangover the next day, "the night before" refers to the period of time he spent sleeping or the period of time that elapsed between the previous evening and the morning of Sunday.

Let's evaluate the senses:

1. (time after sunset and before sunrise, dark outside): This is a general definition of nighttime. Plausible, but maybe too broad if a more specific sense fits the context of sleeping/hangover.
2. (period of ignorance or backwardness or gloom): Not applicable.
3. (the period spent sleeping): This fits perfectly with the context of "hit the sack" and having a "hangover" the next day. "The night before" refers to the period of sleep/rest. Example: "I had a restless night."
4. (dark part of the diurnal cycle considered a time unit): This is a general time unit definition. Plausible, but sense 3 is more specific to the implied activity (sleeping/recovering).
5. (darkness): Refers to the state of being dark, not the time period. Not applicable.
6. (shortening of nightfall): Not applicable.
7. (time between sunset and midnight): This is a specific segment of the night, but "the night before" usually encompasses the entire period leading up to the morning.
8. (Roman goddess): Not applicable.

Comparing Sense 1 and Sense 3:
Sense 1: General time period (darkness).
Sense 3: Specific period spent sleeping.

Given the preceding actions ("hit the sack," "fell asleep") and the consequence ("the hangover reminded Haney"), the focus is clearly on the period of sleep/rest. Sense 3, "the period spent sleeping," is the most precise fit for the meaning of "the night before" in this specific narrative context.

Therefore, sense_key=night%1:28:04 is the best 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: hangover
Target surface form: hangover
Context:
Five minutes later, before Haney could make his break, the stranger stood up and nodded farewell. Haney watched the small but wiry man slip out the door quickly and silently, and felt relieved to see that nobody else seemed to notice his departure. Phil decided to stay a little longer, and as time passed it seemed as if the strange little man had never been there, but for the other glass on the table. Some time before midnight he returned to his apartment and hit the sack, putting the whole incident out of mind before he fell asleep. The next day, Sunday, the hangover reminded Haney where he had been the night before. The <t>hangover</t> in turn reminded him of his conversation with the weirdy, and he groaned. He went for more aspirin later in the day, and passed the surly landlord on the way -- he was still alive and scowling as usual, as if tenants were a burden in his life.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=hangover%1:26:00:: | definition=disagreeable aftereffects from the use of drugs (especially alcohol) | synonyms=katzenjammer
2. sense_key=hangover%1:18:00:: | definition=an official who remains in office after his term | synonyms=holdover
3. sense_key=hangover%1:04:00:: | definition=something that has survived from the past | synonyms=holdover | examples=a holdover from the sixties; hangovers from the 19th century

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}.

reasoning_content:
The user wants me to perform Word Sense Disambiguation for the target word "hangover" based on the provided context.

Context: "The next day, Sunday, the hangover reminded Haney where he had been the night before. The <t>hangover</t> in turn reminded him of his conversation with the weirdy, and he groaned. He went for more aspirin later in the day, and passed the surly landlord on the way -- he was still alive and scowling as usual, as if tenants were a burden in his life."

Candidate Senses:
1. sense_key=hangover%1:26:00:: | definition=disagreeable aftereffects from the use of drugs (especially alcohol) | synonyms=katzenjammer
2. sense_key=hangover%1:18:00:: | definition=an official who remains in office after his term | synonyms=holdover
3. sense_key=hangover%1:04:00:: | definition=something that has survived from the past | synonyms=holdover | examples=a holdover from the sixties; hangovers from the 19th century

Analysis:
The context describes the character Haney experiencing something the next day after an incident the night before. He groans and goes for aspirin.
"The next day, Sunday, the hangover reminded Haney where he had been the night before."
"He went for more aspirin later in the day..."

This strongly suggests a physical or mental discomfort resulting from the previous night's activities, which is characteristic of a hangover (the negative effects of drinking/drugs).

Let's evaluate the senses:
1. **disagreeable aftereffects from the use of drugs (especially alcohol)**: This matches the symptoms (groaning, needing aspirin) and the temporal context (the next day after an incident). This is the most likely sense.
2. **an official who remains in office after his term**: This is clearly incorrect.
3. **something that has survived from the past**: While a hangover *is* a remnant of the past night, the specific context (groaning, aspirin) points to the *negative physical state* rather than just a general historical remnant (like a "holdover"). Sense 1 is much more specific and accurate given the surrounding details.

Conclusion: 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: remind
Target surface form: reminded
Context:
Five minutes later, before Haney could make his break, the stranger stood up and nodded farewell. Haney watched the small but wiry man slip out the door quickly and silently, and felt relieved to see that nobody else seemed to notice his departure. Phil decided to stay a little longer, and as time passed it seemed as if the strange little man had never been there, but for the other glass on the table. Some time before midnight he returned to his apartment and hit the sack, putting the whole incident out of mind before he fell asleep. The next day, Sunday, the hangover reminded Haney where he had been the night before. The hangover in turn <t>reminded</t> him of his conversation with the weirdy, and he groaned. He went for more aspirin later in the day, and passed the surly landlord on the way -- he was still alive and scowling as usual, as if tenants were a burden in his life.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=remind%2:31:00:: | definition=put in the mind of someone | examples=Remind me to call Mother
2. sense_key=remind%2:32:00:: | definition=assist (somebody acting or reciting) by suggesting the next words of something forgotten or imperfectly learned | synonyms=prompt, cue

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

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

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

reasoning_content:
The user wants me to perform Word Sense Disambiguation for the target word "reminded" (lemma: remind) based on the provided context.

Context: "The next day, Sunday, the hangover reminded Haney where he had been the night before. The hangover in turn <t>reminded</t> him of his conversation with the weirdy, and he groaned."

Target word: reminded (in the phrase "The hangover in turn reminded him of his conversation with the weirdy")

Candidate Senses:
1. sense_key=remind%2:31:00:: | definition=put in the mind of someone | examples=Remind me to call Mother
2. sense_key=remind%2:32:00:: | definition=assist (somebody acting or reciting) by suggesting the next words of something forgotten or imperfectly learned | synonyms=prompt, cue

Analysis:
The hangover is causing Haney to recall or remember something (his conversation with the weirdy).

Sense 1: "put in the mind of someone." This aligns perfectly with the idea of causing a memory or thought to surface. The hangover is putting the memory of the conversation into his mind.
Sense 2: "assist (somebody acting or reciting) by suggesting the next words..." This relates to prompting speech or performance (like a script or song). This is clearly not the meaning here.

Conclusion: Sense 1 is the correct sense.


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

[User]
Target lemma: go
Target surface form: went
Context:
Haney watched the small but wiry man slip out the door quickly and silently, and felt relieved to see that nobody else seemed to notice his departure. Phil decided to stay a little longer, and as time passed it seemed as if the strange little man had never been there, but for the other glass on the table. Some time before midnight he returned to his apartment and hit the sack, putting the whole incident out of mind before he fell asleep. The next day, Sunday, the hangover reminded Haney where he had been the night before. The hangover in turn reminded him of his conversation with the weirdy, and he groaned. He <t>went</t> for more aspirin later in the day, and passed the surly landlord on the way -- he was still alive and scowling as usual, as if tenants were a burden in his life. Phil shrugged and ignored him.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=go%2:38:00:: | definition=change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically | synonyms=travel, move, locomote | examples=How fast does your new car go?; We travelled from Rome to Naples by bus
2. sense_key=go%2:41:00:: | definition=follow a procedure or take a course | synonyms=proceed, move | examples=We should go farther in this matter; She went through a lot of trouble
3. sense_key=go%2:38:01:: | definition=move away from a place into another direction | synonyms=go away, depart | examples=Go away before I start to cry; The train departs at noon
4. sense_key=go%2:30:04:: | definition=enter or assume a certain state or condition | synonyms=become, get | examples=He became annoyed when he heard the bad news; It must be getting more serious
5. sense_key=go%2:42:06:: | definition=be awarded; be allotted | examples=The first prize goes to Mary; Her money went on clothes
6. sense_key=go%2:42:02:: | definition=have a particular form | synonyms=run | examples=the story or argument runs as follows; as the saying goes...
7. sense_key=go%2:42:00:: | definition=stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point | synonyms=run, pass, lead, extend | examples=Service runs all the way to Cranbury; His knowledge doesn't go very far
8. sense_key=go%2:30:01:: | definition=follow a certain course | synonyms=proceed | examples=The inauguration went well; how did your interview go?
9. sense_key=go%2:30:08:: | definition=be abolished or discarded | examples=These ugly billboards have to go!; These luxuries all had to go under the Khmer Rouge
10. sense_key=go%2:42:07:: | definition=be or continue to be in a certain condition | examples=The children went hungry that day
11. sense_key=go%2:39:00:: | definition=make a certain noise or sound | synonyms=sound | examples=She went `Mmmmm'; The gun went `bang'
12. sense_key=go%2:35:00:: | definition=perform as expected when applied | synonyms=function, work, operate, run | examples=The washing machine won't go unless it's plugged in; Does this old car still run well?
13. sense_key=go%2:34:00:: | definition=to be spent or finished | synonyms=run low, run short | examples=The money had gone after a few days; Gas is running low at the gas stations in the Midwest
14. sense_key=go%2:30:02:: | definition=progress by being changed | synonyms=move, run | examples=The speech has to go through several more drafts; run through your presentation before the meeting
15. sense_key=go%2:42:14:: | definition=continue to live through hardship or adversity | synonyms=survive, last, live, live on, endure, hold up | examples=We went without water and food for 3 days; These superstitions survive in the backwaters of America
16. sense_key=go%2:42:03:: | definition=pass, fare, or elapse; of a certain state of affairs or action | examples=How is it going?; The day went well until I got your call
17. sense_key=go%2:30:00:: | definition=pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life | synonyms=die, decease, perish, exit, pass away, expire | examples=She died from cancer; The children perished in the fire
18. sense_key=go%2:42:04:: | definition=be in the right place or situation | synonyms=belong | examples=Where do these books belong?; Let's put health care where it belongs--under the control of the government
19. sense_key=go%2:42:10:: | definition=be ranked or compare | examples=This violinist is as good as Juilliard-trained violinists go
20. sense_key=go%2:38:09:: | definition=begin or set in motion | synonyms=start, get going | examples=I start at eight in the morning; Ready, set, go!
21. sense_key=go%2:33:00:: | definition=have a turn; make one's move in a game | synonyms=move | examples=Can I go now?
22. sense_key=go%2:42:13:: | definition=be contained in | examples=How many times does 18 go into 54?
23. sense_key=go%2:42:12:: | definition=be sounded, played, or expressed | examples=How does this song go again?
24. sense_key=go%2:42:11:: | definition=blend or harmonize | synonyms=blend, blend in | examples=This flavor will blend with those in your dish; This sofa won't go with the chairs
25. sense_key=go%2:42:08:: | definition=lead, extend, or afford access | synonyms=lead | examples=This door goes to the basement; The road runs South
26. sense_key=go%2:42:05:: | definition=be the right size or shape; fit correctly or as desired | synonyms=fit | examples=This piece won't fit into the puzzle
27. sense_key=go%2:35:13:: | definition=go through in search of something; search through someone's belongings in an unauthorized way | synonyms=rifle | examples=Who rifled through my desk drawers?
28. sense_key=go%2:34:09:: | definition=be spent | examples=All my money went for food and rent
29. sense_key=go%2:31:12:: | definition=give support (to) or make a choice (of) one out of a group or number | synonyms=plump | examples=I plumped for the losing candidates
30. sense_key=go%2:30:03:: | definition=stop operating or functioning | synonyms=fail, go bad, give way, die, give out, conk out | examples=The engine finally went; The car died on the road

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}.

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the context:** The sentence is: "He went for more aspirin later in the day, and passed the surly landlord on the way -- he was still alive and scowling as usual, as if tenants were a burden in his life."
2.  **Identify the target word and its form:** Target lemma is 'go', surface form is 'went'.
3.  **Determine the meaning of 'went' in this context:** "He went for more aspirin..." This means he traveled or proceeded to a location (likely a store or pharmacy) to obtain aspirin.
4.  **Examine the candidate senses for movement/travel:**
    *   1. sense_key=go%2:38:00:: | definition=change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically | synonyms=travel, move, locomote | examples=How fast does your new car go?; We travelled from Rome to Naples by bus
    *   3. sense_key=go%2:38:01:: | definition=move away from a place into another direction | synonyms=go away, depart | examples=Go away before I start to cry; The train departs at noon
    *   2. sense_key=go%2:41:00:: | definition=follow a procedure or take a course | synonyms=proceed, move | examples=We should go farther in this matter; She went through a lot of trouble
    *   16. sense_key=go%2:42:03:: | definition=pass, fare, or elapse; of a certain state of affairs or action | examples=How is it going?; The day went well until I got your call (This is usually intransitive/intransitive, not 'went for X')
5.  **Compare relevant senses (1, 3, 2):**
    *   Sense 1 (change location; move, travel, or proceed): This perfectly matches the action of traveling to get aspirin.
    *   Sense 3 (move away from a place into another direction): While movement is involved, Sense 1 is broader and more accurate for the general act of traveling to a destination.
    *   Sense 2 (follow a procedure or take a course): This is too abstract for the physical act of going for medicine.
6.  **Select the best fit:** Sense 1, defined as "change location; move, travel, or proceed," is the most appropriate fit for "He went for more aspirin."
7.  **Final check:** The action is physical movement/travel to acquire something. Sense 1 covers this.


[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: day
Target surface form: day
Context:
Haney watched the small but wiry man slip out the door quickly and silently, and felt relieved to see that nobody else seemed to notice his departure. Phil decided to stay a little longer, and as time passed it seemed as if the strange little man had never been there, but for the other glass on the table. Some time before midnight he returned to his apartment and hit the sack, putting the whole incident out of mind before he fell asleep. The next day, Sunday, the hangover reminded Haney where he had been the night before. The hangover in turn reminded him of his conversation with the weirdy, and he groaned. He went for more aspirin later in the <t>day</t>, and passed the surly landlord on the way -- he was still alive and scowling as usual, as if tenants were a burden in his life. Phil shrugged and ignored him.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=day%1:28:00:: | definition=time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis | synonyms=twenty-four hours, twenty-four hour period, 24-hour interval, solar day, mean solar day | examples=two days later they left; they put on two performances every day
2. sense_key=day%1:28:03:: | definition=some point or period in time | examples=it should arrive any day now; after that day she never trusted him again
3. sense_key=day%1:28:01:: | definition=a day assigned to a particular purpose or observance | examples=Mother's Day
4. sense_key=day%1:28:02:: | definition=the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside | synonyms=daytime, daylight | examples=the dawn turned night into day; it is easier to make the repairs in the daytime
5. sense_key=day%1:28:04:: | definition=the recurring hours when you are not sleeping (especially those when you are working) | examples=my day began early this morning; it was a busy day on the stock exchange
6. sense_key=day%1:28:05:: | definition=an era of existence or influence | examples=in the day of the dinosaurs; in the days of the Roman Empire
7. sense_key=day%1:28:07:: | definition=the period of time taken by a particular planet (e.g. Mars) to make a complete rotation on its axis | examples=how long is a day on Jupiter?
8. sense_key=day%1:28:06:: | definition=the time for one complete rotation of the earth relative to a particular star, about 4 minutes shorter than a mean solar day | synonyms=sidereal day
9. sense_key=day%1:26:00:: | definition=a period of opportunity | examples=he deserves his day in court; every dog has his day
10. sense_key=day%1:18:00:: | definition=United States writer best known for his autobiographical works (1874-1935) | synonyms=Clarence Day, Clarence Shepard Day Jr.

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}.

reasoning_content:
The user wants me to perform Word Sense Disambiguation for the target word "day" in the given context.

Context:
"Haney watched the small but wiry man slip out the door quickly and silently, and felt relieved to see that nobody else seemed to notice his departure. Phil decided to stay a little longer, and as time passed it seemed as if the strange little man had never been there, but for the other glass on the table. Some time before midnight he returned to his apartment and hit the sack, putting the whole incident out of mind before he fell asleep. The next day, Sunday, the hangover reminded Haney where he had been the night before. The hangover in turn reminded him of his conversation with the weirdy, and he groaned. He went for more aspirin later in the <t>day</t>, and passed the surly landlord on the way -- he was still alive and scowling as usual, as if tenants were a burden in his life. Phil shrugged and ignored him."

Target word: "day" (in the phrase "later in the day")

Let's analyze the usage: "He went for more aspirin later in the day..."
This refers to a period of time during the current 24-hour cycle, specifically when it is light or during waking hours.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=day%1:28:00:: | definition=time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis | synonyms=twenty-four hours, twenty-four hour period, 24-hour interval, solar day, mean solar day | (Refers to the full 24-hour period, but the context suggests a part of it.)
2. sense_key=day%1:28:03:: | definition=some point or period in time | (Too general, but possible.)
3. sense_key=day%1:28:01:: | definition=a day assigned to a particular purpose or observance | (Irrelevant, e.g., Mother's Day.)
4. sense_key=day%1:28:02:: | definition=the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside | synonyms=daytime, daylight | (This matches the usage "later in the day" referring to the period of daylight/waking hours.)
5. sense_key=day%1:28:04:: | definition=the recurring hours when you are not sleeping (especially those when you are working) | (Similar to 4, but 4 is more focused on the light/dark cycle.)
6. sense_key=day%1:28:05:: | definition=an era of existence or influence | (Irrelevant, e.g., "in the day of the dinosaurs.")
7. sense_key=day%1:28:07:: | definition=the period of time taken by a particular planet (e.g. Mars) to make a complete rotation on its axis | (Irrelevant, astronomical.)
8. sense_key=day%1:28:06:: | definition=the time for one complete rotation of the earth relative to a particular star, about 4 minutes shorter than a mean solar day | (Irrelevant, astronomical.)
9. sense_key=day%1:26:00:: | definition=a period of opportunity | (Irrelevant, e.g., "every dog has his day.")
10. sense_key=day%1:18:00:: | definition=United States writer best known for his autobiographical works (1874-1935) | (Irrelevant, proper noun.)

Comparing 4 and 5:
Sense 4: "the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside" (daylight). This is the most precise fit for "later in the day" when referring to the general period of activity/light.
Sense 5: "the recurring hours when you are not sleeping (especially those when you are working)". This is also plausible, but Sense 4 captures the common idiomatic meaning of "during the day" better, especially when contrasted with night.

The phrase "later in the day" strongly suggests a time within the period of daylight/activity. Sense 4 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: pass
Target surface form: passed
Context:
Haney watched the small but wiry man slip out the door quickly and silently, and felt relieved to see that nobody else seemed to notice his departure. Phil decided to stay a little longer, and as time passed it seemed as if the strange little man had never been there, but for the other glass on the table. Some time before midnight he returned to his apartment and hit the sack, putting the whole incident out of mind before he fell asleep. The next day, Sunday, the hangover reminded Haney where he had been the night before. The hangover in turn reminded him of his conversation with the weirdy, and he groaned. He went for more aspirin later in the day, and <t>passed</t> the surly landlord on the way -- he was still alive and scowling as usual, as if tenants were a burden in his life. Phil shrugged and ignored him.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=pass%2:38:00:: | definition=go across or through | synonyms=go through, go across | examples=We passed the point where the police car had parked; A terrible thought went through his mind
2. sense_key=pass%2:38:05:: | definition=move past | synonyms=travel by, pass by, surpass, go past, go by | examples=A black limousine passed by when she looked out the window; He passed his professor in the hall
3. sense_key=pass%2:41:02:: | definition=make laws, bills, etc. or bring into effect by legislation | synonyms=legislate | examples=They passed the amendment; We cannot legislate how people spend their free time
4. sense_key=pass%2:38:03:: | definition=pass by | synonyms=elapse, lapse, slip by, glide by, slip away, go by | examples=three years elapsed
5. sense_key=pass%2:40:00:: | definition=place into the hands or custody of | synonyms=hand, reach, pass on, turn over, give | examples=hand me the spoon, please; Turn the files over to me, please
6. sense_key=pass%2:42:08:: | definition=stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point | synonyms=run, go, lead, extend | examples=Service runs all the way to Cranbury; His knowledge doesn't go very far
7. sense_key=pass%2:38:01:: | definition=travel past | synonyms=overtake, overhaul | examples=The sports car passed all the trucks
8. sense_key=pass%2:30:00:: | definition=come to pass | synonyms=happen, hap, go on, pass off, occur, fall out | examples=What is happening?; The meeting took place off without an incidence
9. sense_key=pass%2:41:04:: | definition=go unchallenged; be approved | synonyms=clear | examples=The bill cleared the House
10. sense_key=pass%2:42:00:: | definition=pass time in a specific way | synonyms=spend | examples=how are you spending your summer vacation?
11. sense_key=pass%2:35:00:: | definition=pass over, across, or through | synonyms=guide, run, draw | examples=He ran his eyes over her body; She ran her fingers along the carved figurine
12. sense_key=pass%2:32:01:: | definition=transmit information | synonyms=communicate, pass on, pass along, put across | examples=Please communicate this message to all employees; pass along the good news
13. sense_key=pass%2:30:01:: | definition=disappear gradually | synonyms=evanesce, fade, blow over, pass off, fleet | examples=The pain eventually passed off
14. sense_key=pass%2:41:08:: | definition=go successfully through a test or a selection process | synonyms=make it | examples=She passed the new Jersey Bar Exam and can practice law now
15. sense_key=pass%2:42:04:: | definition=be superior or better than some standard | synonyms=exceed, transcend, overstep, go past, top | examples=She exceeded our expectations; She topped her performance of last year
16. sense_key=pass%2:41:07:: | definition=accept or judge as acceptable | examples=The teacher passed the student although he was weak
17. sense_key=pass%2:41:11:: | definition=allow to go without comment or censure | examples=the insult passed as if unnoticed
18. sense_key=pass%2:40:02:: | definition=transfer to another; of rights or property | examples=Our house passed under his official control
19. sense_key=pass%2:38:02:: | definition=pass into a specified state or condition | synonyms=sink, lapse | examples=He sank into nirvana
20. sense_key=pass%2:40:01:: | definition=throw (a ball) to another player | examples=Smith passed
21. sense_key=pass%2:40:13:: | definition=be inherited by | synonyms=fall, return, devolve | examples=The estate fell to my sister; The land returned to the family
22. sense_key=pass%2:38:04:: | definition=cause to pass | synonyms=make pass | examples=She passed around the plates
23. sense_key=pass%2:32:00:: | definition=grant authorization or clearance for | synonyms=authorize, authorise, clear | examples=Clear the manuscript for publication; The rock star never authorized this slanderous biography
24. sense_key=pass%2:30:11:: | definition=pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life | synonyms=die, decease, perish, go, exit, pass away | examples=She died from cancer; The children perished in the fire
25. sense_key=pass%2:29:00:: | definition=eliminate from the body | synonyms=excrete, egest, eliminate | examples=Pass a kidney stone

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}.

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the context:** The sentence is: "He went for more aspirin later in the day, and passed the surly landlord on the way -- he was still alive and scowling as usual, as if tenants were a burden in his life."
2.  **Identify the target word and its form:** Target lemma is 'pass', target surface form is 'passed'.
3.  **Determine the meaning in context:** The action is 'passed the surly landlord on the way'. This implies movement past the landlord while traveling.
4.  **Examine the candidate senses for relevance:**
    *   1. go across or through (General movement)
    *   2. move past (Synonyms: travel by, pass by, surpass, go past, go by) -> Highly relevant.
    *   3. make laws (Irrelevant)
    *   4. pass by (Synonyms: elapse, lapse, slip by, glide by, slip away, go by) -> Highly relevant, specifically related to time/objects moving past each other.
    *   5. place into the hands (Irrelevant)
    *   6. stretch out over a distance (Irrelevant)
    *   7. travel past (Synonyms: overtake, overhaul) -> Relevant, but often implies overtaking/speed.
    *   8. come to pass (Irrelevant)
    *   9. go unchallenged (Irrelevant)
    *   10. pass time (Irrelevant)
    *   11. pass over, across, or through (Synonyms: guide, run, draw) -> Relevant, but often implies visual scanning or guiding.
    *   12. transmit information (Irrelevant)
    *   13. disappear gradually (Irrelevant)
    *   14. go successfully through a test (Irrelevant)
    *   15. be superior or better than (Irrelevant)
    *   16. accept or judge as acceptable (Irrelevant)
    *   17. allow to go without comment (Irrelevant)
    *   18. transfer to another (Irrelevant)
    *   19. pass into a specified state (Irrelevant)
    *   20. throw (a ball) (Irrelevant)
    *   21. be inherited by (Irrelevant)
    *   22. cause to pass (Irrelevant)
    *   23. grant authorization (Irrelevant)
    *   24. pass from physical life (Irrelevant)
    *   25. eliminate from the body (Irrelevant)
5.  **Compare the best candidates (2, 4, 7):**
    *   Sense 2: "move past" (Synonyms: travel by, pass by, surpass, go past, go by). This is a very general fit for physical movement past someone.
    *   Sense 4: "pass by" (Synonyms: elapse, lapse, slip by, glide by, slip away, go by). This specifically captures the idea of moving alongside or past something/someone without necessarily overtaking them aggressively, which fits the casual description of walking past a landlord.
    *   Sense 7: "travel past" (Synonyms: overtake, overhaul). While 'travel past' is accurate, the inclusion of 'overtake' suggests a more dynamic or competitive movement than simply walking past a scowling landlord.
6.  **Select the best fit:** Sense 4, "pass by," is the most idiomatic and precise description of the action "passed the surly landlord on the way" in a narrative context, emphasizing the act of moving alongside or past someone/something. Sense 2 is also good, but Sense 4 is more specific to the common phrasal verb usage implied here.

7.  **Final check:** The action is physical movement past a person. Sense 4: "pass by" 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: alive
Target surface form: alive
Context:
Haney watched the small but wiry man slip out the door quickly and silently, and felt relieved to see that nobody else seemed to notice his departure. Phil decided to stay a little longer, and as time passed it seemed as if the strange little man had never been there, but for the other glass on the table. Some time before midnight he returned to his apartment and hit the sack, putting the whole incident out of mind before he fell asleep. The next day, Sunday, the hangover reminded Haney where he had been the night before. The hangover in turn reminded him of his conversation with the weirdy, and he groaned. He went for more aspirin later in the day, and passed the surly landlord on the way -- he was still <t>alive</t> and scowling as usual, as if tenants were a burden in his life. Phil shrugged and ignored him.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=alive%3:00:01:: | definition=possessing life | synonyms=live | examples=the happiest person alive; the nerve is alive
2. sense_key=alive%5:00:00:lively:00 | definition=(often followed by `with') full of life and spirit | examples=she was wonderfully alive for her age; a face alive with mischief
3. sense_key=alive%3:00:04:: | definition=having life or vigor or spirit | synonyms=animated | examples=an animated and expressive face; animated conversation
4. sense_key=alive%5:00:00:sensitive:02 | definition=(followed by `to' or `of') aware of | examples=is alive to the moods of others
5. sense_key=alive%5:00:00:existent:00 | definition=in operation | synonyms=active | examples=keep hope alive; the tradition was still alive
6. sense_key=alive%5:00:00:aware:00 | definition=mentally perceptive and responsive | synonyms=alert, awake | examples=an alert mind; alert to the problems
7. sense_key=alive%5:00:00:active:05 | definition=capable of erupting | synonyms=live | examples=a live volcano; the volcano is very much alive

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}.

reasoning_content:
The user wants me to perform Word Sense Disambiguation for the target word "alive" in the given context.

Context: "He went for more aspirin later in the day, and passed the surly landlord on the way -- he was still <t>alive</t> and scowling as usual, as if tenants were a burden in his life. Phil shrugged and ignored him."

Target word: alive

Analysis of the context:
The landlord is described as "surly" and "scowling as usual." The phrase is "he was still alive and scowling as usual."
This usage refers to the landlord's physical state—that he is still living, functioning, and present, despite perhaps being grumpy.

Analysis of candidate senses:
1. sense_key=alive%3:00:01:: | definition=possessing life | synonyms=live | examples=the happiest person alive; the nerve is alive
    * This matches the basic meaning of being biologically alive.
2. sense_key=alive%5:00:00:lively:00 | definition=(often followed by `with') full of life and spirit | synonyms=animated | examples=she was wonderfully alive for her age; a face alive with mischief
    * This relates to energy/spirit, not just biological existence.
3. sense_key=alive%3:00:04:: | definition=having life or vigor or spirit | synonyms=animated | examples=an animated and expressive face; animated conversation
    * Similar to sense 2, focusing on vigor/spirit.
4. sense_key=alive%5:00:00:sensitive:02 | definition=(followed by `to' or `of') aware of | synonyms=aware | examples=is alive to the moods of others
    * This is about perception/awareness.
5. sense_key=alive%5:00:00:existent:00 | definition=in operation | synonyms=active | examples=keep hope alive; the tradition was still alive
    * This relates to continuation or existence (e.g., a tradition).
6. sense_key=alive%5:00:00:aware:00 | definition=mentally perceptive and responsive | synonyms=alert, awake | examples=an alert mind; alert to the problems
    * This is about mental state/alertness.
7. sense_key=alive%5:00:00:active:05 | definition=capable of erupting | synonyms=live | examples=a live volcano; the volcano is very much alive
    * This is about potential activity (e.g., geological).

Matching the context ("he was still alive and scowling"):
The phrase indicates that the landlord is physically present and not dead. This is the most fundamental meaning of "alive."

Sense 1: "possessing life" (synonyms=live). This perfectly captures the meaning of being biologically alive, which is what is implied when someone is described as "alive and scowling."

Sense 5: "existent:00" (definition=in operation). While "alive" implies existence, this sense often refers to abstract concepts or systems ("the tradition was still alive"). In the context of a person, Sense 1 is more direct and appropriate.

Conclusion: Sense 1, "possessing life," 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: tenant
Target surface form: tenants
Context:
Haney watched the small but wiry man slip out the door quickly and silently, and felt relieved to see that nobody else seemed to notice his departure. Phil decided to stay a little longer, and as time passed it seemed as if the strange little man had never been there, but for the other glass on the table. Some time before midnight he returned to his apartment and hit the sack, putting the whole incident out of mind before he fell asleep. The next day, Sunday, the hangover reminded Haney where he had been the night before. The hangover in turn reminded him of his conversation with the weirdy, and he groaned. He went for more aspirin later in the day, and passed the surly landlord on the way -- he was still alive and scowling as usual, as if <t>tenants</t> were a burden in his life. Phil shrugged and ignored him.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=tenant%1:18:00:: | definition=someone who pays rent to use land or a building or a car that is owned by someone else | synonyms=renter | examples=the landlord can evict a tenant who doesn't pay the rent
2. sense_key=tenant%1:18:02:: | definition=a holder of buildings or lands by any kind of title (as ownership or lease)
3. sense_key=tenant%1:18:01:: | definition=any occupant who dwells in a place

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}.

reasoning_content:
The user wants me to perform Word Sense Disambiguation for the word "tenants" (plural of "tenant") based on the provided context.

Context snippet:
"...and passed the surly landlord on the way -- he was still alive and scowling as usual, as if <t>tenants</t> were a burden in his life. Phil shrugged and ignored him."

The word "tenants" is used in the phrase "as if tenants were a burden in his life," immediately following a description of a "surly landlord."

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=tenant%1:18:00:: | definition=someone who pays rent to use land or a building or a car that is owned by someone else | synonyms=renter | examples=the landlord can evict a tenant who doesn't pay the rent
2. sense_key=tenant%1:18:02:: | definition=a holder of buildings or lands by any kind of title (as ownership or lease)
3. sense_key=tenant%1:18:01:: | definition=any occupant who dwells in a place

Analysis:
The context establishes a relationship between a "landlord" and the people referred to as "tenants." A landlord is typically someone who owns property and rents it out. The phrase "tenants were a burden in his life" implies that these people are occupying the landlord's property and are causing him trouble or expense.

Sense 1: "someone who pays rent to use land or a building or a car that is owned by someone else." This perfectly matches the relationship between a landlord and someone who is a burden on him (i.e., paying rent, occupying the space).
Sense 2: "a holder of buildings or lands by any kind of title (as ownership or lease)." This is too broad and could include owners, not just renters.
Sense 3: "any occupant who dwells in a place." While technically correct, Sense 1 is much more specific and captures the economic/legal relationship implied by the context (landlord/burden/rent).

Conclusion: Sense 1 is the most precise fit, as it defines the relationship of a renter/occupant who pays rent, which is the typical relationship implied when a landlord complains about his "tenants" being a "burden."

I must return the JSON object with the correct sense index.
Sense 1 corresponds to index 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: burden
Target surface form: burden
Context:
Haney watched the small but wiry man slip out the door quickly and silently, and felt relieved to see that nobody else seemed to notice his departure. Phil decided to stay a little longer, and as time passed it seemed as if the strange little man had never been there, but for the other glass on the table. Some time before midnight he returned to his apartment and hit the sack, putting the whole incident out of mind before he fell asleep. The next day, Sunday, the hangover reminded Haney where he had been the night before. The hangover in turn reminded him of his conversation with the weirdy, and he groaned. He went for more aspirin later in the day, and passed the surly landlord on the way -- he was still alive and scowling as usual, as if tenants were a <t>burden</t> in his life. Phil shrugged and ignored him.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=burden%1:09:01:: | definition=an onerous or difficult concern | synonyms=load, encumbrance, incumbrance, onus | examples=the burden of responsibility; that's a load off my mind
2. sense_key=burden%1:06:01:: | definition=weight to be borne or conveyed | synonyms=load, loading
3. sense_key=burden%1:10:00:: | definition=the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work | synonyms=effect, essence, core, gist
4. sense_key=burden%1:09:00:: | definition=the central idea that is expanded in a document or discourse

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}.

reasoning_content:
The user wants me to perform Word Sense Disambiguation for the target word "burden" in the given context.

Context:
"...he went for more aspirin later in the day, and passed the surly landlord on the way -- he was still alive and scowling as usual, as if tenants were a <t>burden</t> in his life. Phil shrugged and ignored him."

Target word: burden

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=burden%1:09:01:: | definition=an onerous or difficult concern | synonyms=load, encumbrance, incumbrance, onus | examples=the burden of responsibility; that's a load off my mind
2. sense_key=burden%1:06:01:: | definition=weight to be borne or conveyed | synonyms=load, loading
3. sense_key=burden%1:10:00:: | definition=the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work | synonyms=effect, essence, core, gist
4. sense_key=burden%1:09:00:: | definition=the central idea that is expanded in a document or discourse

Analysis:
The phrase is "tenants were a burden in his life."
The landlord is described as "surly" and "scowling."
The context suggests that the tenants are something negative or difficult for him.

Let's evaluate the senses:
1. **an onerous or difficult concern**: This fits perfectly. Tenants can be a difficult or troublesome responsibility/concern for a landlord. Synonyms like 'encumbrance' or 'onus' support this.
2. **weight to be borne or conveyed**: While tenants might represent a weight (financial or otherwise), the idiomatic usage "a burden in his life" usually refers to a difficult responsibility or emotional/social weight, not necessarily physical weight. Sense 1 is a better fit for the abstract concept of a difficult presence.
3. **the central meaning or theme...**: This is clearly incorrect. The word is used as a noun referring to people (tenants), not an abstract theme of a text.
4. **the central idea that is expanded in a document...**: This is also clearly incorrect, for the same reason as Sense 3.

Conclusion: Sense 1, defined as "an onerous or difficult concern," is the best fit for "tenants were a burden in his life."

Mapping to the required output format:
The best sense is sense_key=burden%1:09:01.


[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: life
Target surface form: life
Context:
Haney watched the small but wiry man slip out the door quickly and silently, and felt relieved to see that nobody else seemed to notice his departure. Phil decided to stay a little longer, and as time passed it seemed as if the strange little man had never been there, but for the other glass on the table. Some time before midnight he returned to his apartment and hit the sack, putting the whole incident out of mind before he fell asleep. The next day, Sunday, the hangover reminded Haney where he had been the night before. The hangover in turn reminded him of his conversation with the weirdy, and he groaned. He went for more aspirin later in the day, and passed the surly landlord on the way -- he was still alive and scowling as usual, as if tenants were a burden in his <t>life</t>. Phil shrugged and ignored him.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=life%1:26:01:: | definition=a characteristic state or mode of living | examples=social life; city life
2. sense_key=life%1:09:00:: | definition=the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities | synonyms=living | examples=he could no longer cope with the complexities of life
3. sense_key=life%1:26:02:: | definition=the course of existence of an individual; the actions and events that occur in living | examples=he hoped for a new life in Australia; he wanted to live his own life without interference from others
4. sense_key=life%1:26:00:: | definition=the condition of living or the state of being alive | synonyms=animation, living, aliveness | examples=while there's life there's hope; life depends on many chemical and physical processes
5. sense_key=life%1:28:00:: | definition=the period during which something is functional (as between birth and death) | synonyms=lifetime, lifespan | examples=the battery had a short life; he lived a long and happy life
6. sense_key=life%1:28:01:: | definition=the period between birth and the present time | examples=I have known him all his life
7. sense_key=life%1:28:02:: | definition=the period from the present until death | examples=he appointed himself emperor for life
8. sense_key=life%1:18:00:: | definition=a living person | examples=his heroism saved a life
9. sense_key=life%1:07:01:: | definition=animation and energy in action or expression | synonyms=liveliness, spirit, sprightliness | examples=it was a heavy play and the actors tried in vain to give life to it
10. sense_key=life%1:03:00:: | definition=living things collectively | examples=the oceans are teeming with life
11. sense_key=life%1:19:00:: | definition=the organic phenomenon that distinguishes living organisms from nonliving ones | examples=there is no life on the moon
12. sense_key=life%1:10:00:: | definition=an account of the series of events making up a person's life | synonyms=biography, life story, life history
13. sense_key=life%1:16:00:: | definition=a motive for living | examples=pottery was his life
14. sense_key=life%1:28:03:: | definition=a prison term lasting as long as the prisoner lives | synonyms=life sentence | examples=he got life for killing the guard

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}.

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the context:** The sentence is: "Phil shrugged and ignored him. He was still alive and scowling as usual, as if tenants were a burden in his <t>life</t>."
2.  **Determine the meaning of 'life' in context:** The phrase "in his life" refers to the general circumstances, experiences, or way of living of the landlord. It describes the environment or existence of the landlord.
3.  **Examine the candidate senses:**

    *   1. `life%1:26:01`: a characteristic state or mode of living (e.g., social life; city life). *Fits well. Refers to the way he lives.*
    *   2. `life%1:09:00`: the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities (synonyms=living). *Fits well. Refers to his overall experience/course of events.*
    *   3. `life%1:26:02`: the course of existence of an individual; the actions and events that occur in living (examples=he hoped for a new life in Australia; he wanted to live his own life without interference from others). *This is a very strong fit. It refers to the individual's existence/course of events.*
    *   4. `life%1:26:00`: the condition of living or the state of being alive (synonyms=animation, living, aliveness). *Less specific than 1, 2, or 3. More about the state itself.*
    *   5. `life%1:28:00`: the period during which something is functional (synonyms=lifetime, lifespan). *Refers to duration, not mode of living.*
    *   6. `life%1:28:01`: the period between birth and the present time. *Refers to duration/past.*
    *   7. `life%1:28:02`: the period from the present until death. *Refers to duration/future.*
    *   8. `life%1:18:00`: a living person. *Incorrect.*
    *   9. `life%1:07:01`: animation and energy in action or expression. *Incorrect.*
    *   10. `life%1:03:00`: living things collectively. *Incorrect.*
    *   11. `life%1:19:00`: the organic phenomenon that distinguishes living organisms from nonliving ones. *Incorrect.*
    *   12. `life%1:10:00`: an account of the series of events making up a person's life. *Incorrect (would be "his life story").*
    *   13. `life%1:16:00`: a motive for living. *Incorrect.*
    *   14. `life%1:28:03`: a prison term lasting as long as the prisoner lives. *Incorrect.*

4.  **Compare the best candidates (1, 2, 3):**
    *   Sense 1 (mode of living): "tenants were a burden in his life" -> "tenants were a burden in his way of living." (Good)
    *   Sense 2 (experience/course of events): "tenants were a burden in his life" -> "tenants were a burden in his course of human events." (Good)
    *   Sense 3 (course of existence/actions): "tenants were a burden in his life" -> "tenants were a burden in his course of existence." (Excellent)

5.  **Select the single best fit:** Sense 3, "the course of existence of an individual; the actions and events that occur in living," captures the idiomatic meaning of "in his life" when referring to someone's general circumstances and existence (his existence as a landlord). It is slightly more encompassing and precise than Sense 1 (which focuses on 'mode' or 'social' aspects) or Sense 2 (which is very broad).

6.  **Final check:** The phrase "a burden in his life" means a burden in his existence/life circumstances. Sense 3 matches this 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: ignore
Target surface form: ignored
Context:
Phil decided to stay a little longer, and as time passed it seemed as if the strange little man had never been there, but for the other glass on the table. Some time before midnight he returned to his apartment and hit the sack, putting the whole incident out of mind before he fell asleep. The next day, Sunday, the hangover reminded Haney where he had been the night before. The hangover in turn reminded him of his conversation with the weirdy, and he groaned. He went for more aspirin later in the day, and passed the surly landlord on the way -- he was still alive and scowling as usual, as if tenants were a burden in his life. Phil shrugged and <t>ignored</t> him. He went back to work Monday.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=ignore%2:32:02:: | definition=refuse to acknowledge | synonyms=disregard, snub, cut | examples=She cut him dead at the meeting
2. sense_key=ignore%2:32:00:: | definition=bar from attention or consideration | synonyms=dismiss, disregard, brush aside, brush off, discount, push aside | examples=She dismissed his advances
3. sense_key=ignore%2:39:00:: | definition=fail to notice
4. sense_key=ignore%2:31:03:: | definition=give little or no attention to | synonyms=neglect, disregard | examples=Disregard the errors
5. sense_key=ignore%2:31:01:: | definition=be ignorant of or in the dark about

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}.

reasoning_content:
The user wants me to perform Word Sense Disambiguation for the word "ignored" (the past tense of "ignore") based on the provided context.

Context: "Phil shrugged and ignored him. He went back to work Monday."
The action is performed by Phil towards the "surly landlord."

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=ignore%2:32:02:: | definition=refuse to acknowledge | synonyms=disregard, snub, cut | examples=She cut him dead at the meeting
2. sense_key=ignore%2:32:00:: | definition=bar from attention or consideration | synonyms=dismiss, disregard, brush aside, brush off, discount, push aside | examples=She dismissed his advances
3. sense_key=ignore%2:39:00:: | definition=fail to notice
4. sense_key=ignore%2:31:03:: | definition=give little or no attention to | synonyms=neglect, disregard | examples=Disregard the errors
5. sense_key=ignore%2:31:01:: | definition=be ignorant of or in the dark about

Analysis:
Phil is interacting with a "surly landlord" who is "scowling." Phil "shrugged and ignored him."
When someone is scowling or being confrontational, "ignoring" them usually means actively refusing to engage or acknowledge their presence/behavior.

*   Sense 1: "refuse to acknowledge" (synonyms: disregard, snub, cut). This fits perfectly. Shrugging and ignoring a scowling person is a form of snubbing/refusing to acknowledge them.
*   Sense 2: "bar from attention or consideration" (synonyms: dismiss, disregard, brush aside). This is also very close, but Sense 1 emphasizes the active refusal to acknowledge, which aligns well with the social interaction described (shrugging at a scowling person).
*   Sense 3: "fail to notice." This implies accidental oversight, not a deliberate action taken after Phil saw the landlord. Phil *chose* to ignore him.
*   Sense 4: "give little or no attention to" (synonyms: neglect, disregard). This is a general form of ignoring, but Sense 1 captures the social/intentional refusal aspect better, especially when paired with "shrugged."
*   Sense 5: "be ignorant of or in the dark about." This is about lack of knowledge, which is irrelevant here.

Comparing Sense 1 and Sense 2:
Sense 1: refuse to acknowledge (snub, cut).
Sense 2: bar from attention or consideration (dismiss, brush off).

In the context of a social interaction (Phil vs. Landlord), "refuse to acknowledge" (Sense 1) is the most precise description of the action of shrugging and deliberately turning away from a scowling person. It implies a deliberate social slight (a snub).

Therefore, 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: alive
Target surface form: alive
Context:
The next day, Sunday, the hangover reminded Haney where he had been the night before. The hangover in turn reminded him of his conversation with the weirdy, and he groaned. He went for more aspirin later in the day, and passed the surly landlord on the way -- he was still alive and scowling as usual, as if tenants were a burden in his life. Phil shrugged and ignored him. He went back to work Monday. By Wednesday the landlord was still <t>alive</t>. Of course On Thursday, Haney mailed the monthly check for separate maintenance to his wife Lolly, and wished the stranger could do something about her

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=alive%3:00:01:: | definition=possessing life | synonyms=live | examples=the happiest person alive; the nerve is alive
2. sense_key=alive%5:00:00:lively:00 | definition=(often followed by `with') full of life and spirit | examples=she was wonderfully alive for her age; a face alive with mischief
3. sense_key=alive%3:00:04:: | definition=having life or vigor or spirit | synonyms=animated | examples=an animated and expressive face; animated conversation
4. sense_key=alive%5:00:00:sensitive:02 | definition=(followed by `to' or `of') aware of | examples=is alive to the moods of others
5. sense_key=alive%5:00:00:existent:00 | definition=in operation | synonyms=active | examples=keep hope alive; the tradition was still alive
6. sense_key=alive%5:00:00:aware:00 | definition=mentally perceptive and responsive | synonyms=alert, awake | examples=an alert mind; alert to the problems
7. sense_key=alive%5:00:00:active:05 | definition=capable of erupting | synonyms=live | examples=a live volcano; the volcano is very much alive

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}.

reasoning_content:
The user wants me to perform Word Sense Disambiguation for the target word "alive" in the given context.

Context: "The next day, Sunday, the hangover reminded Haney where he had been the night before. The hangover in turn reminded him of his conversation with the weirdy, and he groaned. He went for more aspirin later in the day, and passed the surly landlord on the way -- he was still alive and scowling as usual, as if tenants were a burden in his life. Phil shrugged and ignored him. He went back to work Monday. By Wednesday the landlord was still <t>alive</t>. Of course On Thursday, Haney mailed the monthly check for separate maintenance to his wife Lolly, and wished the stranger could do something about her"

Target word: "alive" (in the phrase "the landlord was still alive")

Analysis of the context:
The context describes a landlord who is "surly and scowling." The phrase "he was still alive and scowling as usual" implies that he is physically present and functioning, exhibiting his usual grumpy demeanor. Later, "By Wednesday the landlord was still alive" reinforces this. The meaning here is about the landlord's continued existence or physical presence.

Evaluation of candidate senses:

1. sense_key=alive%3:00:01:: | definition=possessing life | synonyms=live | examples=the happiest person alive; the nerve is alive
    * This is a general sense of biological existence. Fits the context (the landlord is still existing).

2. sense_key=alive%5:00:00:lively:00 | definition=(often followed by `with') full of life and spirit | synonyms=animated | examples=she was wonderfully alive for her age; a face alive with mischief
    * This relates to vitality or spirit, not just basic existence. The landlord is described as scowling, suggesting a state, not necessarily high vitality.

3. sense_key=alive%3:00:04:: | definition=having life or vigor or spirit | synonyms=animated | examples=an animated and expressive face; animated conversation
    * Similar to sense 2, focusing on vigor/spirit. While a scowling person might be "animated" in their expression, the core meaning here is survival/existence, not necessarily high vigor.

4. sense_key=alive%5:00:00:sensitive:02 | definition=(followed by `to' or `of') aware of | synonyms=aware
    * Irrelevant.

5. sense_key=alive%5:00:00:existent:00 | definition=in operation | synonyms=active | examples=keep hope alive; the tradition was still alive
    * This sense means "in operation" or "continuing to exist." This fits perfectly with the idea that the landlord has not died or disappeared.

6. sense_key=alive%5:00:00:aware:00 | definition=mentally perceptive and responsive | synonyms=alert, awake
    * Irrelevant.

7. sense_key=alive%5:00:00:active:05 | definition=capable of erupting | synonyms=live
    * Irrelevant (usually applied to geological features or systems).

Comparison between Sense 1 (possessing life) and Sense 5 (existent/in operation):
Sense 1 is broad ("possessing life").
Sense 5 is more specific to the context of survival/continuation ("in operation," "the tradition was still alive").

When referring to a person's continued existence after a period of time (like "By Wednesday the landlord was still alive"), Sense 5, meaning "still existing" or "still around," is often the most precise fit, especially when contrasted with the possibility of death.

Let's re-examine the examples for Sense 5: "keep hope alive; the tradition was still alive." This usage strongly supports the meaning of continued existence/survival, which matches the context of the landlord.

Therefore, Sense 5 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: mail
Target surface form: mailed
Context:
The hangover in turn reminded him of his conversation with the weirdy, and he groaned. He went for more aspirin later in the day, and passed the surly landlord on the way -- he was still alive and scowling as usual, as if tenants were a burden in his life. Phil shrugged and ignored him. He went back to work Monday. By Wednesday the landlord was still alive. Of course On Thursday, Haney <t>mailed</t> the monthly check for separate maintenance to his wife Lolly, and wished the stranger could do something about her Coming home from work, he was startled to see a police car parked in front of the apartment building.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=mail%2:35:00:: | definition=send via the postal service | synonyms=get off | examples=I'll mail you the check tomorrow
2. sense_key=mail%2:32:00:: | definition=cause to be directed or transmitted to another place | synonyms=post, send | examples=send me your latest results; I'll mail you the paper when it's written

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:
Thinking Process:

1.  **Analyze the Target Word and Context:**
    *   Target surface form: `mailed` (past tense of `mail`).
    *   Context sentence: "Of course On Thursday, Haney <t>mailed</t> the monthly check for separate maintenance to his wife Lolly, and wished the stranger could do something about her"
    *   Key elements: `mailed`, `monthly check`, `maintenance`, `to his wife Lolly`.

2.  **Analyze the Candidate Senses:**

    *   **Sense 1:**
        *   `sense_key=mail%2:35:00`
        *   Definition: send via the postal service
        *   Synonyms: get off (This synonym seems highly unlikely/irrelevant for the context, possibly an error in the provided data, but I must evaluate the definition.)
        *   Example: "I'll mail you the check tomorrow"
        *   *Relevance Check:* The context involves sending a "monthly check" to his wife. Sending a check often involves the postal service. The example supports this meaning.

    *   **Sense 2:**
        *   `sense_key=mail%2:32:00`
        *   Definition: cause to be directed or transmitted to another place
        *   Synonyms: post, send
        *   Example: "send me your latest results; I'll mail you the paper when it's written"
        *   *Relevance Check:* The context involves sending a "monthly check" to his wife. This definition is broader than Sense 1 (it includes all forms of transmission/direction), but it perfectly covers the action of sending a check. The synonyms (`post`, `send`) are highly relevant.

3.  **Compare and Select the Best Sense:**

    *   The action is sending a *check*.
    *   Sense 1 specifies "via the postal service." This is a specific *method* of transmission.
    *   Sense 2 specifies "cause to be directed or transmitted to another place." This is the general *action* of sending/dispatching.

    *   While Sense 1 is highly plausible (checks are usually mailed), Sense 2 is the more encompassing and accurate definition for the act of sending a financial item to a recipient, and its synonyms (`post`, `send`) are perfect matches for the usage. Furthermore, the example for Sense 2 ("I'll mail you the paper when it's written") is a general act of sending, which aligns well with the context.

    *   *Refining the choice:* Both senses are very close. However, Sense 2's definition ("cause to be directed or transmitted") is the core meaning of the verb 'mail' in this context, and it is supported by the general synonyms 'send' and 'post'. Sense 1 is a subset of Sense 2 (postal service is one way to transmit). Therefore, Sense 2 is the better, more general, and robust fit.

4.  **Final Output Generation:** (Ensure the output format is strictly followed.)


[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: check
Target surface form: check
Context:
The hangover in turn reminded him of his conversation with the weirdy, and he groaned. He went for more aspirin later in the day, and passed the surly landlord on the way -- he was still alive and scowling as usual, as if tenants were a burden in his life. Phil shrugged and ignored him. He went back to work Monday. By Wednesday the landlord was still alive. Of course On Thursday, Haney mailed the monthly <t>check</t> for separate maintenance to his wife Lolly, and wished the stranger could do something about her Coming home from work, he was startled to see a police car parked in front of the apartment building.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=check%1:21:00:: | definition=a written order directing a bank to pay money | synonyms=bank check, cheque | examples=he paid all his bills by check
2. sense_key=check%1:09:00:: | definition=an appraisal of the state of affairs | synonyms=assay | examples=they made an assay of the contents; a check on its dependability under stress
3. sense_key=check%1:10:00:: | definition=the bill in a restaurant | synonyms=chit, tab | examples=he asked the waiter for the check
4. sense_key=check%1:26:00:: | definition=the state of inactivity following an interruption | synonyms=arrest, halt, hitch, stay, stop, stoppage | examples=the negotiations were in arrest; held them in check
5. sense_key=check%1:09:01:: | definition=additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct | synonyms=confirmation, verification, substantiation | examples=fossils provided further confirmation of the evolutionary theory
6. sense_key=check%1:04:05:: | definition=the act of inspecting or verifying | synonyms=checkout, check-out procedure | examples=they made a check of their equipment; the pilot ran through the check-out procedure
7. sense_key=check%1:10:01:: | definition=a mark indicating that something has been noted or completed etc. | synonyms=check mark, tick | examples=as he called the role he put a check mark by each student's name
8. sense_key=check%1:09:02:: | definition=something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress | synonyms=hindrance, hinderance, deterrent, impediment, balk, baulk
9. sense_key=check%1:07:00:: | definition=a mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something | synonyms=chip
10. sense_key=check%1:06:00:: | definition=a textile pattern of squares or crossed lines (resembling a checkerboard) | examples=she wore a skirt with checks
11. sense_key=check%1:04:01:: | definition=the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess | synonyms=bridle, curb | examples=his common sense is a bridle to his quick temper
12. sense_key=check%1:04:02:: | definition=obstructing an opponent in ice hockey
13. sense_key=check%1:04:04:: | definition=(chess) a direct attack on an opponent's king

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}.

reasoning_content:
The user wants me to perform Word Sense Disambiguation for the target word "check" based on the provided context and candidate senses.

Context: "Of course On Thursday, Haney mailed the monthly <t>check</t> for separate maintenance to his wife Lolly, and wished the stranger could do something about her"

Target word: check

Analysis of the context:
The word "check" is used in the phrase "mailed the monthly check for separate maintenance".
"Maintenance" implies a recurring payment or fee.
"Mailed" indicates it is a physical item being sent.
This strongly suggests a form of payment.

Analysis of candidate senses:
1. sense_key=check%1:21:00:: | definition=a written order directing a bank to pay money | synonyms=bank check, cheque | examples=he paid all his bills by check
2. sense_key=check%1:09:00:: | definition=an appraisal of the state of affairs | synonyms=assay | examples=they made an assay of the contents; a check on its dependability under stress
3. sense_key=check%1:10:00:: | definition=the bill in a restaurant | synonyms=chit, tab | examples=he asked the waiter for the check
4. sense_key=check%1:26:00:: | definition=the state of inactivity following an interruption | synonyms=arrest, halt, hitch, stay, stop, stoppage | examples=the negotiations were in arrest; held them in check
5. sense_key=check%1:09:01:: | definition=additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct | synonyms=confirmation, verification, substantiation | examples=fossils provided further confirmation of the evolutionary theory
6. sense_key=check%1:04:05:: | definition=the act of inspecting or verifying | synonyms=checkout, check-out procedure | examples=they made a check of their equipment; the pilot ran through the check-out procedure
7. sense_key=check%1:10:01:: | definition=a mark indicating that something has been noted or completed etc. | synonyms=check mark, tick | examples=as he called the role he put a check mark by each student's name
8. sense_key=check%1:09:02:: | definition=something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress | synonyms=hindrance, hinderance, deterrent, impediment, balk, baulk
9. sense_key=check%1:07:00:: | definition=a mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something | synonyms=chip
10. sense_key=check%1:06:00:: | definition=a textile pattern of squares or crossed lines (resembling a checkerboard) | examples=she wore a skirt with checks
11. sense_key=check%1:04:01:: | definition=the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess | synonyms=bridle, curb | examples=his common sense is a bridle to his quick temper
12. sense_key=check%1:04:02:: | definition=obstructing an opponent in ice hockey
13. sense_key=check%1:04:04:: | definition=(chess) a direct attack on an opponent's king

Comparison:
The context "mailed the monthly check for separate maintenance" clearly refers to a payment instrument.
Sense 1: "a written order directing a bank to pay money" (bank check, cheque). This perfectly matches the meaning of a monthly payment mailed to cover maintenance costs.
Sense 3: "the bill in a restaurant" (chit, tab). While a bill is a type of payment request, the context implies the *payment* itself ("mailed the monthly check"), not the request for payment.
All other senses relate to verification, marks, patterns, or physical actions, which do not fit the financial context.

Conclusion: 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: maintenance
Target surface form: maintenance
Context:
The hangover in turn reminded him of his conversation with the weirdy, and he groaned. He went for more aspirin later in the day, and passed the surly landlord on the way -- he was still alive and scowling as usual, as if tenants were a burden in his life. Phil shrugged and ignored him. He went back to work Monday. By Wednesday the landlord was still alive. Of course On Thursday, Haney mailed the monthly check for separate <t>maintenance</t> to his wife Lolly, and wished the stranger could do something about her Coming home from work, he was startled to see a police car parked in front of the apartment building.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=maintenance%1:04:00:: | definition=activity involved in maintaining something in good working order | synonyms=care, upkeep | examples=he wrote the manual on car care
2. sense_key=maintenance%1:21:00:: | definition=means of maintenance of a family or group
3. sense_key=maintenance%1:21:01:: | definition=court-ordered support paid by one spouse to another after they are separated | synonyms=alimony
4. sense_key=maintenance%1:04:01:: | definition=the act of sustaining life by food or providing a means of subsistence | synonyms=sustenance, sustentation, sustainment, upkeep | examples=they were in want of sustenance; fishing was their main sustainment
5. sense_key=maintenance%1:04:02:: | definition=the unauthorized interference in a legal action by a person having no interest in it (as by helping one party with money or otherwise to continue the action) so as to obstruct justice or promote unnecessary litigation or unsettle the peace of the community | synonyms=criminal maintenance | examples=unlike champerty, criminal maintenance does not necessarily involve personal profit

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}.

reasoning_content:
Thinking Process:

1.  **Analyze the Target Word and Context:**
    *   Target word: `maintenance`
    *   Context sentence: "Of course On Thursday, Haney mailed the monthly check for separate <t>maintenance</t> to his wife Lolly, and wished the stranger could do something about her"
    *   Surrounding context: The passage describes a landlord/tenant situation, financial matters (monthly check), and a relationship dynamic (Haney and his wife Lolly).

2.  **Analyze the Candidate Senses:**

    *   **Sense 1 (maintenance%1:04:00):** activity involved in maintaining something in good working order (care, upkeep). *Example: car care.* (Relates to physical objects, not financial support between spouses.)
    *   **Sense 2 (maintenance%1:21:00):** means of maintenance of a family or group. (General support.)
    *   **Sense 3 (maintenance%1:21:01):** court-ordered support paid by one spouse to another after they are separated (alimony). (Specific financial support between spouses.)
    *   **Sense 4 (maintenance%1:04:01):** the act of sustaining life by food or providing a means of subsistence (sustenance, upkeep). (Relates to basic survival/food.)
    *   **Sense 5 (maintenance%1:04:02):** the unauthorized interference in a legal action... (criminal maintenance). (Relates to legal obstruction.)

3.  **Match Context to Senses:**
    *   The context involves Haney mailing a "monthly check" to his wife Lolly. This is a regular, financial payment between spouses.
    *   Sense 1 (Upkeep/Care): Incorrect. This is a financial payment, not fixing a car.
    *   Sense 2 (Means of maintenance of a family): Plausible, but very general.
    *   Sense 3 (Court-ordered support paid by one spouse to another after they are separated / alimony): Highly specific and fits the description of a regular financial payment between spouses in a potentially strained relationship (implied by the surrounding narrative).
    *   Sense 4 (Subsistence/Food): Incorrect. This is a financial payment, not food.
    *   Sense 5 (Legal interference): Incorrect.

4.  **Refine Selection (Sense 2 vs. Sense 3):**
    *   The term "maintenance" in the context of a check between spouses strongly suggests spousal support. While Sense 2 is general ("means of maintenance of a family"), Sense 3 is the precise legal/financial term for this type of payment ("court-ordered support paid by one spouse to another after they are separated / synonyms=alimony"). Given the precision required in WSD, Sense 3 is the best fit for a monthly financial transfer between spouses.

5.  **Final Check:** "monthly check for separate maintenance to his wife Lolly" aligns perfectly with the concept of spousal support/alimony (Sense 3).

6.  **Format Output.**


[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: wish
Target surface form: wished
Context:
The hangover in turn reminded him of his conversation with the weirdy, and he groaned. He went for more aspirin later in the day, and passed the surly landlord on the way -- he was still alive and scowling as usual, as if tenants were a burden in his life. Phil shrugged and ignored him. He went back to work Monday. By Wednesday the landlord was still alive. Of course On Thursday, Haney mailed the monthly check for separate maintenance to his wife Lolly, and <t>wished</t> the stranger could do something about her Coming home from work, he was startled to see a police car parked in front of the apartment building.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=wish%2:37:00:: | definition=hope for; have a wish | examples=I wish I could go home now
2. sense_key=wish%2:37:02:: | definition=prefer or wish to do something | synonyms=care, like | examples=Do you care to try this dish?; Would you like to come along to the movies?
3. sense_key=wish%2:32:02:: | definition=make or express a wish | examples=I wish that Christmas were over
4. sense_key=wish%2:37:01:: | definition=feel or express a desire or hope concerning the future or fortune of | synonyms=wish well
5. sense_key=wish%2:32:01:: | definition=order politely; express a wish for
6. sense_key=wish%2:32:00:: | definition=invoke upon | synonyms=bid | examples=wish you a nice evening; bid farewell

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}.

reasoning_content:
The user wants me to perform Word Sense Disambiguation for the word "wished" in the given context.
The target lemma is "wish", and the surface form is "wished".

Context:
"Of course On Thursday, Haney mailed the monthly check for separate maintenance to his wife Lolly, and <t>wished</t> the stranger could do something about her"

The structure is: "Haney... and wished [that] the stranger could do something about her."

This structure indicates that Haney is expressing a desire or hope regarding the stranger's actions.

Let's analyze the candidate senses:

1. **sense_key=wish%2:37:00:: | definition=hope for; have a wish | examples=I wish I could go home now**
   This sense relates to hoping for something. "I wish I could go home now" fits this.
   In the context: "wished the stranger could do something about her." This is expressing a hope/desire for a specific outcome (the stranger doing something). This is a strong candidate.

2. **sense_key=wish%2:37:02:: | definition=prefer or wish to do something | synonyms=care, like | examples=Do you care to try this dish?; Would you like to come along to the movies?**
   This sense is used for polite offers or preferences ("Would you like..."). It doesn't fit the context of expressing a hope about a third party's actions.

3. **sense_key=wish%2:32:02:: | definition=make or express a wish | examples=I wish that Christmas were over**
   This sense is about the act of making a wish (often a formal or general statement of desire). "I wish that Christmas were over" fits.
   In the context: "wished the stranger could do something about her." This fits the general idea of expressing a desire.

4. **sense_key=wish%2:37:01:: | definition=feel or express a desire or hope concerning the future or fortune of | synonyms=wish well**
   This sense specifically relates to desiring or hoping for the future or fortune of someone/something.
   In the context: "wished the stranger could do something about her." This is expressing a desire/hope concerning the situation/fortune of "her." This is also a very strong candidate, perhaps more specific than sense 1 or 3.

5. **sense_key=wish%2:32:01:: | definition=order politely; express a wish for**
   This is related to polite requests/orders. Does not fit.

6. **sense_key=wish%2:32:00:: | definition=invoke upon | synonyms=bid | examples=wish you a nice evening; bid farewell**
   This is a formal greeting/farewell. Does not fit.

Comparing 1, 3, and 4:
Context: Haney wishes (hopes/desires) that the stranger acts regarding her situation.

Sense 1: "hope for; have a wish". General hope.
Sense 3: "make or express a wish". General expression of desire.
Sense 4: "feel or express a desire or hope concerning the future or fortune of". This is the most precise fit because the desire is directed towards influencing the outcome or fortune of "her."

Sense 4 captures the nuance of wishing for a specific change in circumstances for another person, which is exactly what "wished the stranger could do something about her" implies.

Therefore, sense_key=wish%2:37:01 is the best choice.