[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: house
Target surface form: house
Context:
1:00 a.m. HEYNOW: I rode it out on the second floor of Leo's at 55th and Telegraph in Oakland. I heard parts of the building above my head cracking. I actually thought that I might die. I couldn't decide if I should come home to Marin, because my <t>house</t> is on stilts. I decided to brave the storm.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=house%1:06:00:: | definition=a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families | examples=he has a house on Cape Cod; she felt she had to get out of the house
2. sense_key=house%1:14:01:: | definition=the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments | synonyms=firm, business firm | examples=he worked for a brokerage house
3. sense_key=house%1:14:04:: | definition=the members of a religious community living together
4. sense_key=house%1:14:03:: | definition=the audience gathered together in a theatre or cinema | examples=the house applauded; he counted the house
5. sense_key=house%1:14:02:: | definition=an official assembly having legislative powers | examples=a bicameral legislature has two houses
6. sense_key=house%1:14:00:: | definition=aristocratic family line | examples=the House of York
7. sense_key=house%1:04:00:: | definition=play in which children take the roles of father or mother or children and pretend to interact like adults | examples=the children were playing house
8. sense_key=house%1:15:00:: | definition=(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided | synonyms=sign of the zodiac, star sign, sign, mansion, planetary house
9. sense_key=house%1:14:06:: | definition=the management of a gambling house or casino | examples=the house gets a percentage of every bet
10. sense_key=house%1:14:05:: | definition=a social unit living together | synonyms=family, household, home, menage | examples=he moved his family to Virginia; It was a good Christian household
11. sense_key=house%1:06:02:: | definition=a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented | synonyms=theater, theatre | examples=the house was full
12. sense_key=house%1:06:01:: | definition=a building in which something is sheltered or located | examples=they had a large carriage house

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 "house" in the given context.

Context: "I couldn't decide if I should come home to Marin, because my <t>house</t> is on stilts."

Target word: house

Candidate senses analysis:
1. sense_key=house%1:06:00:: | definition=a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families | examples=he has a house on Cape Cod; she felt she had to get out of the house
2. sense_key=house%1:14:01:: | definition=the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments | synonyms=firm, business firm | (Irrelevant - business)
3. sense_key=house%1:14:04:: | definition=the members of a religious community living together | (Irrelevant - religious community)
4. sense_key=house%1:14:03:: | definition=the audience gathered together in a theatre or cinema | examples=the house applauded; he counted the house | (Irrelevant - audience)
5. sense_key=house%1:14:02:: | definition=an official assembly having legislative powers | examples=a bicameral legislature has two houses | (Irrelevant - legislative body)
6. sense_key=house%1:14:00:: | definition=aristocratic family line | examples=the House of York | (Irrelevant - noble family)
7. sense_key=house%1:04:00:: | definition=play in which children take the roles of father or mother or children and pretend to interact like adults | examples=the children were playing house | (Irrelevant - game)
8. sense_key=house%1:15:00:: | definition=(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided | synonyms=sign of the zodiac, star sign, sign, mansion, planetary house | (Irrelevant - astrology)
9. sense_key=house%1:14:06:: | definition=the management of a gambling house or casino | examples=the house gets a percentage of every bet | (Irrelevant - casino management)
10. sense_key=house%1:14:05:: | definition=a social unit living together | synonyms=family, household, home, menage | examples=he moved his family to Virginia; It was a good Christian household | (Possible, but less specific than a physical dwelling)
11. sense_key=house%1:06:02:: | definition=a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented | synonyms=theater, theatre | examples=the house was full | (Irrelevant - theater building)
12. sense_key=house%1:06:01:: | definition=a building in which something is sheltered or located | examples=they had a large carriage house | (Possible, but too general)

The context states: "my house is on stilts."
This describes a physical structure used for living, which is elevated on stilts.

Sense 1: "a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families." This perfectly matches the description of a physical home/dwelling.
Sense 10: "a social unit living together." While a house is where a social unit lives, the phrase "my house is on stilts" refers to the physical structure, not the family unit itself.

Sense 1 is the most precise fit for the physical object being described.


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: stilt
Target surface form: stilts
Context:
1:00 a.m. HEYNOW: I rode it out on the second floor of Leo's at 55th and Telegraph in Oakland. I heard parts of the building above my head cracking. I actually thought that I might die. I couldn't decide if I should come home to Marin, because my house is on <t>stilts</t>. I decided to brave the storm.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=stilt%1:06:01:: | definition=a column of wood or steel or concrete that is driven into the ground to provide support for a structure | synonyms=pile, spile, piling
2. sense_key=stilt%1:06:00:: | definition=one of two stout poles with foot rests in the middle; used for walking high above the ground | examples=he was so tall I thought he was on stilts
3. sense_key=stilt%1:05:02:: | definition=long-legged three-toed wading bird of brackish marshes of Australia | synonyms=Australian stilt
4. sense_key=stilt%1:05:01:: | definition=long-legged three-toed black-and-white wading bird of inland ponds and marshes or brackish lagoons | synonyms=stiltbird, longlegs, stilt plover, Himantopus stilt

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}.

finish_reason: stop

role: assistant

reasoning_content:
The user wants me to perform Word Sense Disambiguation (WSD) for the word "stilts" in the given context.

Context: "I couldn't decide if I should come home to Marin, because my house is on <t>stilts</t>."

Target lemma: stilt
Target surface form: stilts

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=stilt%1:06:01:: | definition=a column of wood or steel or concrete that is driven into the ground to provide support for a structure | synonyms=pile, spile, piling
2. sense_key=stilt%1:06:00:: | definition=one of two stout poles with foot rests in the middle; used for walking high above the ground | examples=he was so tall I thought he was on stilts
3. sense_key=stilt%1:05:02:: | definition=long-legged three-toed wading bird of brackish marshes of Australia | synonyms=Australian stilt
4. sense_key=stilt%1:05:01:: | definition=long-legged three-toed black-and-white wading bird of inland ponds and marshes or brackish lagoons | synonyms=stiltbird, longlegs, stilt plover, Himantopus stilt

Analysis:
The context mentions "my house is on stilts." This refers to the structural support of a building.

1. Sense 1: "a column of wood or steel or concrete that is driven into the ground to provide support for a structure." This perfectly matches the idea of a house being supported by columns/piles.
2. Sense 2: "one of two stout poles with foot rests in the middle; used for walking high above the ground." This refers to walking apparatus, not house support.
3. Sense 3: "long-legged three-toed wading bird..." This is an animal.
4. Sense 4: "long-legged three-toed black-and-white wading bird..." This is also an animal.

The best fit is Sense 1.

currency: USD

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[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: decide
Target surface form: decided
Context:
HEYNOW: I rode it out on the second floor of Leo's at 55th and Telegraph in Oakland. I heard parts of the building above my head cracking. I actually thought that I might die. I couldn't decide if I should come home to Marin, because my house is on stilts. I <t>decided</t> to brave the storm. There was a horrible smell of gas as I passed the Chevron refinery before crossing the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=decide%2:31:00:: | definition=reach, make, or come to a decision about something | synonyms=make up one's mind, determine | examples=We finally decided after lengthy deliberations
2. sense_key=decide%2:31:01:: | definition=bring to an end; settle conclusively | synonyms=settle, resolve, adjudicate | examples=The case was decided; The judge decided the case in favor of the plaintiff
3. sense_key=decide%2:31:02:: | definition=cause to decide | examples=This new development finally decided me!
4. sense_key=decide%2:31:06:: | definition=influence or determine | examples=The vote in New Hampshire often decides the outcome of the Presidential election

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 word "decided" (past tense of "decide") based on the provided context.

Context: "I couldn't decide if I should come home to Marin, because my house is on stilts. I <t>decided</t> to brave the storm. There was a horrible smell of gas as I passed the Chevron refinery before crossing the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge."

Target word: decided

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=decide%2:31:00:: | definition=reach, make, or come to a decision about something | synonyms=make up one's mind, determine | examples=We finally decided after lengthy deliberations
2. sense_key=decide%2:31:01:: | definition=bring to an end; settle conclusively | synonyms=settle, resolve, adjudicate | examples=The case was decided; The judge decided the case in favor of the plaintiff
3. sense_key=decide%2:31:02:: | definition=cause to decide | examples=This new development finally decided me!
4. sense_key=decide%2:31:06:: | definition=influence or determine | examples=The vote in New Hampshire often decides the outcome of the Presidential election

Analysis:
The preceding sentence is: "I couldn't decide if I should come home to Marin, because my house is on stilts."
This clearly indicates a choice or a mental deliberation about an action (coming home).
The next sentence is: "I decided to brave the storm."
The action taken ("decided") is the resolution of the uncertainty presented in the previous sentence (whether to come home or not). The structure "decided to [verb]" strongly points to making a choice or reaching a resolution about a course of action.

Let's evaluate the senses:
1. sense_key=decide%2:31:00: "reach, make, or come to a decision about something." This perfectly matches the context of resolving the internal conflict ("I couldn't decide if I should come home... I decided to brave the storm").
2. sense_key=decide%2:31:01: "bring to an end; settle conclusively." This usually applies to conflicts, cases, or debates (e.g., a judge deciding a case). It doesn't fit the personal choice context here.
3. sense_key=decide%2:31:02: "cause to decide." This is causative and doesn't fit the context ("I decided...").
4. sense_key=decide%2:31:06: "influence or determine." This is about external factors influencing an outcome (e.g., a vote deciding an election). It doesn't fit the personal choice context.

Sense 1 is the best fit.

The required output format is a JSON object with the 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: smell
Target surface form: smell
Context:
I rode it out on the second floor of Leo's at 55th and Telegraph in Oakland. I heard parts of the building above my head cracking. I actually thought that I might die. I couldn't decide if I should come home to Marin, because my house is on stilts. I decided to brave the storm. There was a horrible <t>smell</t> of gas as I passed the Chevron refinery before crossing the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge. I could also see the clouds across the bay from the horrible fire in the Marina District of San Francisco.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=smell%1:09:02:: | definition=the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form | synonyms=odor, odour, olfactory sensation, olfactory perception | examples=she loved the smell of roses
2. sense_key=smell%1:07:00:: | definition=any property detected by the olfactory system | synonyms=olfactory property, aroma, odor, odour, scent
3. sense_key=smell%1:26:00:: | definition=the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people | synonyms=spirit, tone, feel, feeling, flavor, flavour | examples=the feel of the city excited him; a clergyman improved the tone of the meeting
4. sense_key=smell%1:09:01:: | definition=the faculty that enables us to distinguish scents | synonyms=sense of smell, olfaction, olfactory modality
5. sense_key=smell%1:04:00:: | definition=the act of perceiving the odor of something | synonyms=smelling

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 "smell" in the given context.

Context: "There was a horrible <t>smell</t> of gas as I passed the Chevron refinery before crossing the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge."

Target word: smell

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=smell%1:09:02:: | definition=the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form | synonyms=odor, odour, olfactory sensation, olfactory perception | examples=she loved the smell of roses
2. sense_key=smell%1:07:00:: | definition=any property detected by the olfactory system | synonyms=olfactory property, aroma, odor, odour, scent
3. sense_key=smell%1:26:00:: | definition=the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people | synonyms=spirit, tone, feel, feeling, flavor, flavour | examples=the feel of the city excited him; a clergyman improved the tone of the meeting
4. sense_key=smell%1:09:01:: | definition=the faculty that enables us to distinguish scents | synonyms=sense of smell, olfaction, olfactory modality
5. sense_key=smell%1:04:00:: | definition=the act of perceiving the odor of something | synonyms=smelling

Analysis of the context:
"There was a horrible smell of gas..."
The word "smell" is used as a noun here, referring to the specific odor (of gas).

Evaluation of senses:
1. **sense_key=smell%1:09:02**: Definition is "the sensation that results when olfactory receptors... are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form." Synonyms include "odor." This perfectly matches "a horrible smell of gas."
2. **sense_key=smell%1:07:00**: Definition is "any property detected by the olfactory system." This is very close, but sense 1 is more specific to the *sensation* or *odor* itself, which is what is present ("a horrible smell").
3. **sense_key=smell%1:26:00**: Definition is "the general atmosphere of a place or situation." This is metaphorical/abstract (like "the smell of opportunity") and does not fit "smell of gas."
4. **sense_key=smell%1:09:01**: Definition is "the faculty that enables us to distinguish scents." This refers to the *ability* (the sense of smell), not the odor itself.
5. **sense_key=smell%1:04:00**: Definition is "the act of perceiving the odor of something." This is the verb form (smelling), but the context uses "smell" as a noun ("a horrible smell").

Conclusion: Sense 1 is the most precise fit. It defines the specific odor/sensation caused by chemicals (gas), which is exactly what the context describes.

The required output format is a JSON object with the 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: gas
Target surface form: gas
Context:
I rode it out on the second floor of Leo's at 55th and Telegraph in Oakland. I heard parts of the building above my head cracking. I actually thought that I might die. I couldn't decide if I should come home to Marin, because my house is on stilts. I decided to brave the storm. There was a horrible smell of <t>gas</t> as I passed the Chevron refinery before crossing the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge. I could also see the clouds across the bay from the horrible fire in the Marina District of San Francisco.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=gas%1:26:00:: | definition=the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity; relatively great expansion and contraction with changes in pressure and temperature; the ability to diffuse readily; and the spontaneous tendency to become distributed uniformly throughout any container | synonyms=gaseous state
2. sense_key=gas%1:27:00:: | definition=a fluid in the gaseous state having neither independent shape nor volume and being able to expand indefinitely
3. sense_key=gas%1:27:02:: | definition=a volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum; used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines | synonyms=gasoline, gasolene, petrol
4. sense_key=gas%1:26:01:: | definition=a state of excessive gas in the alimentary canal | synonyms=flatulence, flatulency
5. sense_key=gas%1:06:00:: | definition=a pedal that controls the throttle valve | synonyms=accelerator, accelerator pedal, gas pedal, throttle, gun | examples=he stepped on the gas
6. sense_key=gas%1:27:03:: | definition=a fossil fuel in the gaseous state; used for cooking and heating homes | synonyms=natural gas

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 Context:** The sentence is: "There was a horrible smell of <t>gas</t> as I passed the Chevron refinery before crossing the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge."
2.  **Analyze the Target Word:** `gas`.
3.  **Analyze the Clues:**
    *   "horrible smell" (Suggests a chemical or volatile substance).
    *   "Chevron refinery" (Refineries process crude oil, producing various hydrocarbons, including fuels).
4.  **Evaluate Candidate Senses:**

    *   1. `gas%1:26:00`: The state of matter (gaseous state). (Too general; doesn't account for the "horrible smell" or the refinery context specifically).
    *   2. `gas%1:27:00`: A fluid in the gaseous state. (Also too general).
    *   3. `gas%1:27:02`: A volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons... derived from petroleum; used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines. Synonyms: gasoline, gasolene, petrol. (This fits perfectly. Refineries produce petroleum derivatives, and these often have strong, sometimes unpleasant, smells. "Gas" in this context often refers to gasoline/petrol fumes).
    *   4. `gas%1:26:01`: State of excessive gas in the alimentary canal. (Irrelevant; no mention of digestion).
    *   5. `gas%1:06:00`: A pedal that controls the throttle valve. (Irrelevant; no mention of driving/pedals).
    *   6. `gas%1:27:03`: A fossil fuel in the gaseous state; used for cooking and heating homes (Natural gas). (Possible, as refineries produce natural gas, but the context of passing a refinery and smelling a "horrible smell" is more strongly associated with volatile petroleum products like gasoline/petrol fumes, which are covered by sense 3).

5.  **Select the Best Sense:** Sense 3 (`gas%1:27:02`) best captures the meaning of a volatile, petroleum-derived substance that would be associated with a refinery and possess a strong, unpleasant odor.

6.  **Format the Output:** Create the required JSON object.


[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:
I rode it out on the second floor of Leo's at 55th and Telegraph in Oakland. I heard parts of the building above my head cracking. I actually thought that I might die. I couldn't decide if I should come home to Marin, because my house is on stilts. I decided to brave the storm. There was a horrible smell of gas as I <t>passed</t> the Chevron refinery before crossing the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge. I could also see the clouds across the bay from the horrible fire in the Marina District of San Francisco.

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

Context: "There was a horrible smell of gas as I <t>passed</t> the Chevron refinery before crossing the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge."

Target word: passed
Contextual meaning: The speaker moved past the Chevron refinery.

Candidate senses analysis:
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. (Fits the idea of moving past a location).
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. (This is a very strong fit. Moving past a physical location).
3. sense_key=pass%2:41:02:: | definition=make laws, bills, etc. or bring into effect by legislation | synonyms=legislate | (Irrelevant - legislative action).
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. (This sense usually refers to time passing, though it overlaps with physical movement).
5. sense_key=pass%2:40:00:: | definition=place into the hands or custody of | synonyms=hand, reach, pass on, turn over, give | (Irrelevant - handing something over).
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 | (Less likely; usually describes a range or scope).
7. sense_key=pass%2:38:01:: | definition=travel past | synonyms=overtake, overhaul | Examples: The sports car passed all the trucks. (This implies overtaking, which is possible but sense 2 is broader and fits the simple act of moving past a landmark).
8. sense_key=pass%2:30:00:: | definition=come to pass | synonyms=happen, hap, go on, pass off, occur, fall out | (Irrelevant - something happening).
9. sense_key=pass%2:41:04:: | definition=go unchallenged; be approved | synonyms=clear | (Irrelevant - approval).
10. sense_key=pass%2:42:00:: | definition=pass time in a specific way | synonyms=spend | (Irrelevant - spending time).
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. (This is about visual/physical traversal, but sense 2 is more direct for moving past a location).
12. sense_key=pass%2:32:01:: | definition=transmit information | synonyms=communicate, pass on, pass along, put across | (Irrelevant - communication).
13. sense_key=pass%2:30:01:: | definition=disappear gradually | synonyms=evanesce, fade, blow over, pass off, fleet | (Irrelevant - fading away).
14. sense_key=pass%2:41:08:: | definition=go successfully through a test or a selection process | synonyms=make it | (Irrelevant - testing).
15. sense_key=pass%2:42:04:: | definition=be superior or better than some standard | synonyms=exceed, transcend, overstep, go past, top | (Irrelevant - exceeding a standard).
16. sense_key=pass%2:41:07:: | definition=accept or judge as acceptable | (Irrelevant - judging).
17. sense_key=pass%2:41:11:: | definition=allow to go without comment or censure | (Irrelevant - ignoring).
18. sense_key=pass%2:40:02:: | definition=transfer to another; of rights or property | (Irrelevant - transferring ownership).
19. sense_key=pass%2:38:02:: | definition=pass into a specified state or condition | synonyms=sink, lapse | (Irrelevant - changing state).
20. sense_key=pass%2:40:01:: | definition=throw (a ball) to another player | (Irrelevant - sports).
21. sense_key=pass%2:40:13:: | definition=be inherited by | synonyms=fall, return, devolve | (Irrelevant - inheritance).
22. sense_key=pass%2:38:04:: | definition=cause to pass | synonyms=make pass | (Irrelevant - causing something to pass).
23. sense_key=pass%2:32:00:: | definition=grant authorization or clearance for | synonyms=authorize, authorise, clear | (Irrelevant - authorization).
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 | (Irrelevant - dying).
25. sense_key=pass%2:29:00:: | definition=eliminate from the body | synonyms=excrete, egest, eliminate | (Irrelevant - bodily function).

Comparing the best candidates:
Sense 1 (go across or through): Fits.
Sense 2 (move past): Fits perfectly. "I passed the Chevron refinery" means I traveled by/moved past it.
Sense 7 (travel past): Fits, but Sense 2 is more general and encompasses the simple act of moving past a landmark, which is what is happening here.
Sense 11 (pass over, across, or through): Could fit, but Sense 2 is more precise for the action of traveling past a fixed point.

Sense 2, "move past," is the most accurate and idiomatic choice for traveling past a physical location like a refinery.

Final selection: sense_key=pass%2:38:05.


[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: cross
Target surface form: crossing
Context:
I rode it out on the second floor of Leo's at 55th and Telegraph in Oakland. I heard parts of the building above my head cracking. I actually thought that I might die. I couldn't decide if I should come home to Marin, because my house is on stilts. I decided to brave the storm. There was a horrible smell of gas as I passed the Chevron refinery before <t>crossing</t> the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge. I could also see the clouds across the bay from the horrible fire in the Marina District of San Francisco.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=cross%2:38:00:: | definition=travel across or pass over | synonyms=traverse, track, cover, pass over, get over, get across | examples=The caravan covered almost 100 miles each day
2. sense_key=cross%2:38:03:: | definition=meet at a point | synonyms=intersect
3. sense_key=cross%2:41:00:: | definition=hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of | synonyms=thwart, queer, spoil, scotch, foil, frustrate | examples=What ultimately frustrated every challenger was Ruth's amazing September surge; foil your opponent
4. sense_key=cross%2:38:04:: | definition=fold so as to resemble a cross | examples=she crossed her legs
5. sense_key=cross%2:42:00:: | definition=to cover or extend over an area or time period; , | synonyms=traverse, span, sweep | examples=Rivers traverse the valley floor; The parking lot spans 3 acres
6. sense_key=cross%2:38:01:: | definition=meet and pass | examples=the trains crossed
7. sense_key=cross%2:36:09:: | definition=trace a line through or across | examples=cross your `t'
8. sense_key=cross%2:35:00:: | definition=breed animals or plants using parents of different races and varieties | synonyms=crossbreed, hybridize, hybridise, interbreed | examples=cross a horse and a donkey; Mendel tried crossbreeding

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 "crossing" (the gerund/present participle form of "cross") based on the provided context and candidate senses for the lemma "cross".

Context: "There was a horrible smell of gas as I passed the Chevron refinery before <t>crossing</t> the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge."

Target word: crossing

Analysis of the context:
The action is "crossing the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge." The bridge is a physical structure that spans a body of water or land. The action involves moving from one side to the other, or passing over the structure.

Analysis of candidate senses:

1. sense_key=cross%2:38:00:: | definition=travel across or pass over | synonyms=traverse, track, cover, pass over, get over, get across | examples=The caravan covered almost 100 miles each day
    * This matches the idea of moving across a bridge.

2. sense_key=cross%2:38:03:: | definition=meet at a point | synonyms=intersect
    * This usually refers to paths or lines meeting (e.g., roads crossing). While a bridge is a point of crossing, the action here is traversing the bridge, not just meeting at a point.

3. sense_key=cross%2:41:00:: | definition=hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of | synonyms=thwart, queer, spoil, scotch, foil, frustrate
    * This is a transitive sense related to obstruction, which is irrelevant here.

4. sense_key=cross%2:38:04:: | definition=fold so as to resemble a cross | examples=she crossed her legs
    * This is a physical posture/folding action, irrelevant here.

5. sense_key=cross%2:42:00:: | definition=to cover or extend over an area or time period; , | synonyms=traverse, span, sweep
    * This is similar to sense 1, focusing on covering an area. "Traverse" is a strong match.

6. sense_key=cross%2:38:01:: | definition=meet and pass | examples=the trains crossed
    * This is about two entities meeting and passing each other (e.g., trains on parallel tracks). Less specific than traversing a structure.

7. sense_key=cross%2:36:09:: | definition=trace a line through or across | examples=cross your `t'
    * This is about drawing or marking a line, irrelevant here.

8. sense_key=cross%2:35:00:: | definition=breed animals or plants using parents of different races and varieties | synonyms=crossbreed, hybridize, hybridise, interbreed
    * This is biological, irrelevant here.

Comparison of best candidates (1 and 5):
Sense 1: travel across or pass over (synonyms: traverse, pass over)
Sense 5: to cover or extend over an area or time period (synonyms: traverse, span, sweep)

Both 1 and 5 capture the meaning of moving over a bridge. Sense 1, "travel across or pass over," is perhaps the most direct and general description of the action of traversing a bridge structure. Sense 5 emphasizes the extent (spanning), which is also true, but Sense 1 focuses on the *action* of movement across the defined space, which fits the context "before crossing the bridge."

I will choose Sense 1 as the best fit for the action of traversing a bridge.


[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: see
Target surface form: see
Context:
I heard parts of the building above my head cracking. I actually thought that I might die. I couldn't decide if I should come home to Marin, because my house is on stilts. I decided to brave the storm. There was a horrible smell of gas as I passed the Chevron refinery before crossing the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge. I could also <t>see</t> the clouds across the bay from the horrible fire in the Marina District of San Francisco. I have felt many aftershocks.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=see%2:39:00:: | definition=perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight | examples=You have to be a good observer to see all the details; Can you see the bird in that tree?
2. sense_key=see%2:31:01:: | definition=perceive (an idea or situation) mentally | synonyms=understand, realize, realise | examples=Now I see!; I just can't see your point
3. sense_key=see%2:39:02:: | definition=perceive or be contemporaneous with | synonyms=witness, find | examples=We found Republicans winning the offices; You'll see a lot of cheating in this school
4. sense_key=see%2:36:00:: | definition=imagine; conceive of; see in one's mind | synonyms=visualize, visualise, envision, project, fancy, figure | examples=I can't see him on horseback!; I can see what will happen
5. sense_key=see%2:31:00:: | definition=deem to be | synonyms=consider, reckon, view, regard | examples=She views this quite differently from me; I consider her to be shallow
6. sense_key=see%2:31:02:: | definition=get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally | synonyms=learn, hear, get word, get wind, pick up, find out | examples=I learned that she has two grown-up children; I see that you have been promoted
7. sense_key=see%2:39:03:: | definition=see or watch | synonyms=watch, view, catch, take in | examples=view a show on television; This program will be seen all over the world
8. sense_key=see%2:38:00:: | definition=come together | synonyms=meet, run into, encounter, run across, come across | examples=I'll probably see you at the meeting; How nice to see you again!
9. sense_key=see%2:32:00:: | definition=find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort | synonyms=determine, check, find out, ascertain, watch, learn | examples=I want to see whether she speaks French; See whether it works
10. sense_key=see%2:31:03:: | definition=be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something | synonyms=check, insure, see to it, ensure, control, ascertain | examples=He verified that the valves were closed; See that the curtains are closed
11. sense_key=see%2:41:11:: | definition=go to see for professional or business reasons | examples=You should see a lawyer; We had to see a psychiatrist
12. sense_key=see%2:41:12:: | definition=go to see for a social visit | examples=I went to see my friend Mary the other day
13. sense_key=see%2:41:10:: | definition=go to see a place, as for entertainment | synonyms=visit | examples=We went to see the Eiffel Tower in the morning
14. sense_key=see%2:41:14:: | definition=take charge of or deal with | synonyms=attend, take care, look | examples=Could you see about lunch?; I must attend to this matter
15. sense_key=see%2:35:09:: | definition=receive as a specified guest | examples=the doctor will see you now; The minister doesn't see anybody before noon
16. sense_key=see%2:41:00:: | definition=date regularly; have a steady relationship with | synonyms=go steady, go out, date | examples=Did you know that she is seeing an older man?; He is dating his former wife again!
17. sense_key=see%2:39:05:: | definition=see and understand, have a good eye | examples=The artist must first learn to see
18. sense_key=see%2:31:08:: | definition=deliberate or decide | examples=See whether you can come tomorrow; let's see--which movie should we see tonight?
19. sense_key=see%2:39:11:: | definition=observe as if with an eye | examples=The camera saw the burglary and recorded it
20. sense_key=see%2:39:13:: | definition=observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect | synonyms=examine | examples=The customs agent examined the baggage; I must see your passport before you can enter the country
21. sense_key=see%2:39:12:: | definition=go or live through | synonyms=experience, go through | examples=We had many trials to go through; he saw action in Viet Nam
22. sense_key=see%2:38:03:: | definition=accompany or escort | synonyms=escort | examples=I'll see you to the door
23. sense_key=see%2:33:00:: | definition=match or meet | examples=I saw the bet of one of my fellow players
24. sense_key=see%2:31:13:: | definition=make sense of; assign a meaning to | synonyms=interpret, construe | examples=What message do you see in this letter?; How do you interpret his behavior?

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 "see" in the given context.

Context: "I heard parts of the building above my head cracking. I actually thought that I might die. I couldn't decide if I should come home to Marin, because my house is on stilts. I decided to brave the storm. There was a horrible smell of gas as I passed the Chevron refinery before crossing the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge. I could also <t>see</t> the clouds across the bay from the horrible fire in the Marina District of San Francisco. I have felt many aftershocks."

Target word: "see"

The phrase is: "I could also see the clouds across the bay from the horrible fire..."

This usage clearly refers to perceiving something visually (the clouds) from a distance, while observing another event (the fire).

Let's examine the candidate senses:

1. **sense_key=see%2:39:00:: | definition=perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight | examples=You have to be a good observer to see all the details; Can you see the bird in that tree?**
   * This matches the context perfectly. The speaker is perceiving the clouds using their sight.

2. **sense_key=see%2:31:01:: | definition=perceive (an idea or situation) mentally | synonyms=understand, realize, realise | examples=Now I see!; I just can't see your point**
   * This is mental perception, not visual. Incorrect.

3. **sense_key=see%2:39:02:: | definition=perceive or be contemporaneous with | synonyms=witness, find | examples=We found Republicans winning the offices; You'll see a lot of cheating in this school**
   * While "witness" is related, the primary action here is visual perception of clouds, not just witnessing an event in a general sense. Sense 1 is more precise for visual perception.

4. **sense_key=see%2:36:00:: | definition=imagine; conceive of; see in one's mind | synonyms=visualize, visualise, envision, project, fancy, figure | examples=I can't see him on horseback!; I can see what will happen**
   * This is mental visualization. Incorrect.

5. **sense_key=see%2:31:00:: | definition=deem to be | synonyms=consider, reckon, view, regard | examples=She views this quite differently from me; I consider her to be shallow**
   * This is an opinion/judgment. Incorrect.

6. **sense_key=see%2:31:02:: | definition=get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally | synonyms=learn, hear, get word, get wind, pick up, find out**
   * This is becoming aware of information. Incorrect.

7. **sense_key=see%2:39:03:: | definition=see or watch | synonyms=watch, view, catch, take in | examples=view a show on television; This program will be seen all over the world**
   * This is a strong candidate, focusing on the act of viewing. It is very close to Sense 1.

8. **sense_key=see%2:38:00:: | definition=come together | synonyms=meet, run into, encounter, run across, come across | examples=I'll probably see you at the meeting; How nice to see you again!**
   * This is meeting/encountering. Incorrect.

9. **sense_key=see%2:32:00:: | definition=find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort | synonyms=determine, check, find out, ascertain, watch, learn**
   * This is investigation/discovery. Incorrect.

10. **sense_key=see%2:31:03:: | definition=be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something | synonyms=check, insure, see to it, ensure, control, ascertain**
    * This is ensuring/making sure. Incorrect.

11. **sense_key=see%2:41:11:: | definition=go to see for professional or business reasons | examples=You should see a lawyer; We had to see a psychiatrist**
    * This is visiting for consultation. Incorrect.

12. **sense_key=see%2:41:12:: | definition=go to see for a social visit | examples=I went to see my friend Mary the other day**
    * This is visiting socially. Incorrect.

13. **sense_key=see%2:41:10:: | definition=go to see a place, as for entertainment | synonyms=visit | examples=We went to see the Eiffel Tower in the morning**
    * This is visiting a place. Incorrect.

14. **sense_key=see%2:41:14:: | definition=take charge of or deal with | synonyms=attend, take care, look | examples=Could you see about lunch?; I must attend to this matter**
    * This is managing/handling. Incorrect.

15. **sense_key=see%2:35:09:: | definition=receive as a specified guest | examples=the doctor will see you now; The minister doesn't see anybody before noon**
    * This is receiving someone. Incorrect.

16. **sense_key=see%2:41:00:: | definition=date regularly; have a steady relationship with | synonyms=go steady, go out, date | examples=Did you know that she is seeing an older man?; He is dating his former wife again!**
    * This is dating. Incorrect.

17. **sense_key=see%2:39:05:: | definition=see and understand, have a good eye | examples=The artist must first learn to see**
    * This implies deep understanding/artistic perception. While related to sight, Sense 1 is a more general description of visual perception.

18. **sense_key=see%2:31:08:: | definition=deliberate or decide | examples=See whether you can come tomorrow; let's see--which movie should we see tonight?**
    * This is testing/deciding. Incorrect.

19. **sense_key=see%2:39:11:: | definition=observe as if with an eye | examples=The camera saw the burglary and recorded it**
    * This is observation, often mechanical or passive. Sense 1 is broader and fits the human action better.

20. **sense_key=see%2:39:13:: | definition=observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect | synonyms=examine | examples=The customs agent examined the baggage; I must see your passport before you can enter the country**
    * This implies detailed inspection. The context is simply observing clouds across a bay, not inspecting them closely.

21. **sense_key=see%2:39:12:: | definition=go or live through | synonyms=experience, go through | examples=We had many trials to go through; he saw action in Viet Nam**
    * This is experiencing an event. Incorrect.

22. **sense_key=see%2:38:03:: | definition=accompany or escort | synonyms=escort | examples=I'll see you to the door**
    * This is accompanying. Incorrect.

23. **sense_key=see%2:33:00:: | definition=match or meet | examples=I saw the bet of one of my fellow players**
    * This is matching/corresponding. Incorrect.

24. **sense_key=see%2:31:13:: | definition=make sense of; assign a meaning to | synonyms=interpret, construe | examples=What message do you see in this letter?; How do you interpret his behavior?**
    * This is interpretation. Incorrect.

Comparing Sense 1 and Sense 7:
Sense 1: "perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight" (General visual perception)
Sense 7: "see or watch" (Focuses on the act of viewing/watching)

The context "I could also see the clouds across the bay" is a straightforward statement of visual perception. Sense 1, "perceive by sight," is the most fundamental and accurate description of this action. Sense 7 is also plausible, but Sense 1 captures the core meaning of visual reception better.

I choose Sense 1.


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

[User]
Target lemma: cloud
Target surface form: clouds
Context:
I heard parts of the building above my head cracking. I actually thought that I might die. I couldn't decide if I should come home to Marin, because my house is on stilts. I decided to brave the storm. There was a horrible smell of gas as I passed the Chevron refinery before crossing the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge. I could also see the <t>clouds</t> across the bay from the horrible fire in the Marina District of San Francisco. I have felt many aftershocks.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=cloud%1:19:01:: | definition=any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
2. sense_key=cloud%1:17:00:: | definition=a visible mass of water or ice particles suspended at a considerable altitude
3. sense_key=cloud%1:26:01:: | definition=out of touch with reality | examples=his head was in the clouds
4. sense_key=cloud%1:26:02:: | definition=a cause of worry or gloom or trouble | examples=the only cloud on the horizon was the possibility of dissent by the French
5. sense_key=cloud%1:26:00:: | definition=suspicion affecting your reputation | examples=after that mistake he was under a cloud
6. sense_key=cloud%1:14:00:: | definition=a group of many things in the air or on the ground | synonyms=swarm | examples=a swarm of insects obscured the light; clouds of blossoms

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 "clouds" in the given context.
The target surface form is "clouds".
The context sentence is: "I could also see the clouds across the bay from the horrible fire in the Marina District of San Francisco."

I need to evaluate the candidate senses:

1. **sense_key=cloud%1:19:01:: | definition=any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible**
   * This is a general definition for visible collections of particles/gases. This fits the physical description of clouds.

2. **sense_key=cloud%1:17:00:: | definition=a visible mass of water or ice particles suspended at a considerable altitude**
   * This is the standard meteorological definition of clouds. This is a very strong fit for "clouds across the bay."

3. **sense_key=cloud%1:26:01:: | definition=out of touch with reality | examples=his head was in the clouds**
   * Figurative sense (mental state). Does not fit the context of seeing them across the bay.

4. **sense_key=cloud%1:26:02:: | definition=a cause of worry or gloom or trouble | examples=the only cloud on the horizon was the possibility of dissent by the French**
   * Figurative sense (trouble/worry). Does not fit the context.

5. **sense_key=cloud%1:26:00:: | definition=suspicion affecting your reputation | examples=after that mistake he was under a cloud**
   * Figurative sense (suspicion). Does not fit the context.

6. **sense_key=cloud%1:14:00:: | definition=a group of many things in the air or on the ground | synonyms=swarm | examples=a swarm of insects obscured the light; clouds of blossoms**
   * This is a general sense for a large group (like a swarm or cluster). While clouds are a group of particles, sense 1 and 2 are much more specific and accurate for atmospheric clouds.

Comparing Sense 1 and Sense 2:
Sense 1: "any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible"
Sense 2: "a visible mass of water or ice particles suspended at a considerable altitude"

Sense 2 is the precise, technical definition of atmospheric clouds, which is what is typically meant when observing them "across the bay." Sense 1 is broader and could include smoke or dust, but Sense 2 captures the essence of the meteorological phenomenon implied by the context.

Therefore, Sense 2 is the best fit.


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

[User]
Target lemma: bay
Target surface form: bay
Context:
I heard parts of the building above my head cracking. I actually thought that I might die. I couldn't decide if I should come home to Marin, because my house is on stilts. I decided to brave the storm. There was a horrible smell of gas as I passed the Chevron refinery before crossing the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge. I could also see the clouds across the <t>bay</t> from the horrible fire in the Marina District of San Francisco. I have felt many aftershocks.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=bay%1:17:00:: | definition=an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf | synonyms=embayment
2. sense_key=bay%1:11:00:: | definition=the sound of a hound on the scent
3. sense_key=bay%1:20:00:: | definition=small Mediterranean evergreen tree with small blackish berries and glossy aromatic leaves used for flavoring in cooking; also used by ancient Greeks to crown victors | synonyms=true laurel, bay laurel, bay tree, Laurus nobilis
4. sense_key=bay%1:06:02:: | definition=a compartment on a ship between decks; often used as a hospital | examples=they put him in the sick bay
5. sense_key=bay%1:06:01:: | definition=a compartment in an aircraft used for some specific purpose | examples=he opened the bomb bay
6. sense_key=bay%1:06:00:: | definition=a small recess opening off a larger room | synonyms=alcove
7. sense_key=bay%1:05:00:: | definition=a horse of a moderate reddish-brown color

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

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

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the context:** The sentence is: "I could also see the clouds across the <t>bay</t> from the horrible fire in the Marina District of San Francisco."
2.  **Analyze the target word:** "bay".
3.  **Analyze the surrounding words/clues:** "clouds across the bay", "Marina District of San Francisco", "fire". This strongly suggests a geographical feature near a major body of water (San Francisco).
4.  **Examine the candidate senses:**
    *   1. `sense_key=bay%1:17:00`: "an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf". (Geographical feature, fits San Francisco context).
    *   2. `sense_key=bay%1:11:00`: "the sound of a hound on the scent". (Sound, irrelevant).
    *   3. `sense_key=bay%1:20:00`: "small Mediterranean evergreen tree...". (Plant, irrelevant).
    *   4. `sense_key=bay%1:06:02`: "a compartment on a ship between decks". (Nautical compartment, possible, but less likely than a geographical feature when referring to clouds/view).
    *   5. `sense_key=bay%1:06:01`: "a compartment in an aircraft". (Aircraft part, irrelevant).
    *   6. `sense_key=bay%1:06:00`: "a small recess opening off a larger room". (Architectural feature, irrelevant).
    *   7. `sense_key=bay%1:05:00`: "a horse of a moderate reddish-brown color". (Animal, irrelevant).
5.  **Match context to sense:** The context describes viewing clouds across a large area near San Francisco. Sense 1, defining a coastal indentation, is the perfect fit for a geographical feature like the San Francisco Bay.
6.  **Select the best sense:** Sense 1.
7.  **Format the output:** JSON object with `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: fire
Target surface form: fire
Context:
I heard parts of the building above my head cracking. I actually thought that I might die. I couldn't decide if I should come home to Marin, because my house is on stilts. I decided to brave the storm. There was a horrible smell of gas as I passed the Chevron refinery before crossing the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge. I could also see the clouds across the bay from the horrible <t>fire</t> in the Marina District of San Francisco. I have felt many aftershocks.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=fire%1:11:00:: | definition=the event of something burning (often destructive) | examples=they lost everything in the fire
2. sense_key=fire%1:04:00:: | definition=the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy | synonyms=firing | examples=hold your fire until you can see the whites of their eyes; they retreated in the face of withering enemy fire
3. sense_key=fire%1:22:00:: | definition=the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke | synonyms=flame, flaming | examples=fire was one of our ancestors' first discoveries
4. sense_key=fire%1:06:00:: | definition=a fireplace in which a relatively small fire is burning | examples=they sat by the fire and talked
5. sense_key=fire%1:27:01:: | definition=once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles)
6. sense_key=fire%1:12:00:: | definition=feelings of great warmth and intensity | synonyms=ardor, ardour, fervor, fervour, fervency, fervidness | examples=he spoke with great ardor
7. sense_key=fire%1:27:00:: | definition=fuel that is burning and is used as a means for cooking | examples=put the kettle on the fire; barbecue over an open fire
8. sense_key=fire%1:11:01:: | definition=a severe trial | examples=he went through fire and damnation
9. sense_key=fire%1:10:00:: | definition=intense adverse criticism | synonyms=attack, flak, flack, blast | examples=Clinton directed his fire at the Republican Party; the government has come under attack

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 "fire" in the given context.

Context: "I could also see the clouds across the bay from the horrible <t>fire</t> in the Marina District of San Francisco."

Target word: fire

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=fire%1:11:00:: | definition=the event of something burning (often destructive) | examples=they lost everything in the fire
2. sense_key=fire%1:04:00:: | definition=the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy | synonyms=firing | examples=hold your fire until you can see the whites of their eyes; they retreated in the face of withering enemy fire
3. sense_key=fire%1:22:00:: | definition=the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke | synonyms=flame, flaming | examples=fire was one of our ancestors' first discoveries
4. sense_key=fire%1:06:00:: | definition=a fireplace in which a relatively small fire is burning | examples=they sat by the fire and talked
5. sense_key=fire%1:27:01:: | definition=once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles)
6. sense_key=fire%1:12:00:: | definition=feelings of great warmth and intensity | synonyms=ardor, ardour, fervor, fervour, fervency, fervidness | examples=he spoke with great ardor
7. sense_key=fire%1:27:00:: | definition=fuel that is burning and is used as a means for cooking | examples=put the kettle on the fire; barbecue over an open fire
8. sense_key=fire%1:11:01:: | definition=a severe trial | examples=he went through fire and damnation
9. sense_key=fire%1:10:00:: | definition=intense adverse criticism | synonyms=attack, flak, flack, blast | examples=Clinton directed his fire at the Republican Party; the government has come under attack

Analysis:
The context describes a "horrible fire in the Marina District of San Francisco." This location (Marina District) and the description ("horrible") strongly suggest a large, destructive event, likely a wildfire or structure fire.

Let's evaluate the candidates:
1. sense_key=fire%1:11:00:: (the event of something burning (often destructive)). This fits perfectly with a "horrible fire" in a district.
2. sense_key=fire%1:04:00:: (firing weapons). Irrelevant.
3. sense_key=fire%1:22:00:: (the process of combustion). This is technically correct, but sense 1 (the event) is a better fit for describing the visible phenomenon in a city district.
4. sense_key=fire%1:06:00:: (fireplace). Irrelevant.
5. sense_key=fire%1:27:01:: (element). Irrelevant.
6. sense_key=fire%1:12:00:: (feelings of warmth). Irrelevant.
7. sense_key=fire%1:27:00:: (fuel for cooking). Irrelevant.
8. sense_key=fire%1:11:01:: (severe trial). Irrelevant.
9. sense_key=fire%1:10:00:: (criticism). Irrelevant.

Both sense 1 and sense 3 relate to burning. Sense 1, "the event of something burning (often destructive)," captures the common usage of "fire" when referring to a disaster or large conflagration, which is implied by "horrible fire in the Marina District." Sense 3 focuses on the scientific process of combustion. Given the context of a visible, destructive event in a city, sense 1 is the most appropriate and idiomatic choice.

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: feel
Target surface form: felt
Context:
I actually thought that I might die. I couldn't decide if I should come home to Marin, because my house is on stilts. I decided to brave the storm. There was a horrible smell of gas as I passed the Chevron refinery before crossing the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge. I could also see the clouds across the bay from the horrible fire in the Marina District of San Francisco. I have <t>felt</t> many aftershocks. My back is still in knots and my hands are still shaking.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=feel%2:37:00:: | definition=undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind | synonyms=experience | examples=She felt resentful; He felt regret
2. sense_key=feel%2:31:00:: | definition=come to believe on the basis of emotion, intuitions, or indefinite grounds | synonyms=find | examples=I feel that he doesn't like me; I find him to be obnoxious
3. sense_key=feel%2:39:00:: | definition=perceive by a physical sensation, e.g., coming from the skin or muscles | synonyms=sense | examples=He felt the wind; She felt an object brushing her arm
4. sense_key=feel%2:29:00:: | definition=be conscious of a physical, mental, or emotional state | examples=My cold is gone--I feel fine today; She felt tired after the long hike
5. sense_key=feel%2:31:01:: | definition=have a feeling or perception about oneself in reaction to someone's behavior or attitude | examples=She felt small and insignificant; You make me feel naked
6. sense_key=feel%2:39:01:: | definition=undergo passive experience of: | examples=We felt the effects of inflation; her fingers felt their way through the string quartet
7. sense_key=feel%2:42:00:: | definition=be felt or perceived in a certain way | examples=The ground feels shaky; The sheets feel soft
8. sense_key=feel%2:39:10:: | definition=grope or feel in search of something | examples=He felt for his wallet
9. sense_key=feel%2:35:00:: | definition=examine by touch | synonyms=finger | examples=Feel this soft cloth!; The customer fingered the sweater
10. sense_key=feel%2:35:01:: | definition=examine (a body part) by palpation | synonyms=palpate | examples=The nurse palpated the patient's stomach; The runner felt her pulse
11. sense_key=feel%2:40:00:: | definition=find by testing or cautious exploration | examples=He felt his way around the dark room
12. sense_key=feel%2:39:09:: | definition=produce a certain impression | examples=It feels nice to be home again
13. sense_key=feel%2:35:11:: | definition=pass one's hands over the sexual organs of | examples=He felt the girl in the movie theater

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 "felt" (past tense of "feel") in the given context.

Context: "I actually thought that I might die. I couldn't decide if I should come home to Marin, because my house is on stilts. I decided to brave the storm. There was a horrible smell of gas as I passed the Chevron refinery before crossing the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge. I could also see the clouds across the bay from the horrible fire in the Marina District of San Francisco. I have <t>felt</t> many aftershocks. My back is still in knots and my hands are still shaking."

Target word: felt
Collocation: "felt many aftershocks"

Analysis of the context:
The context describes a situation involving a storm, a fire, and mentions "aftershocks." Aftershocks are seismic events (earthquakes). To "feel" an aftershock means to perceive its physical vibration or sensation.

Evaluation of candidate senses:

1. sense_key=feel%2:37:00:: (emotional sensation/state of mind) - Incorrect. Aftershocks are physical events.
2. sense_key=feel%2:31:00:: (come to believe) - Incorrect. This is about perception, not belief.
3. sense_key=feel%2:39:00:: (perceive by a physical sensation, e.g., coming from the skin or muscles) - Highly relevant. Experiencing the physical vibration of an aftershock fits this definition. Synonyms: sense. Examples: "He felt the wind."
4. sense_key=feel%2:29:00:: (be conscious of a physical, mental, or emotional state) - Possible, but less precise than sense 3. While feeling an aftershock is a physical sensation, sense 3 specifically addresses perceiving external physical stimuli.
5. sense_key=feel%2:31:01:: (feeling about oneself in reaction to someone's behavior) - Incorrect.
6. sense_key=feel%2:39:01:: (undergo passive experience of) - Very relevant. The aftershocks are acting upon the subject, and the subject is experiencing them. This is a strong candidate, often used for environmental effects.
7. sense_key=feel%2:42:00:: (be felt or perceived in a certain way) - This is usually used when the subject *is* the thing being perceived (e.g., "The ground feels shaky"). Here, the subject is *experiencing* the event.
8. sense_key=feel%2:39:10:: (grope or feel in search of something) - Incorrect.
9. sense_key=feel%2:35:00:: (examine by touch) - Incorrect.
10. sense_key=feel%2:35:01:: (examine (a body part) by palpation) - Incorrect.
11. sense_key=feel%2:40:00:: (find by testing or cautious exploration) - Incorrect.
12. sense_key=feel%2:39:09:: (produce a certain impression) - Incorrect.
13. sense_key=feel%2:35:11:: (pass one's hands over the sexual organs of) - Incorrect.

Comparing Sense 3 and Sense 6:
Sense 3: "perceive by a physical sensation, e.g., coming from the skin or muscles." (Active perception of external stimulus).
Sense 6: "undergo passive experience of." (Being subjected to an external event).

"I have felt many aftershocks."
While Sense 6 ("undergo passive experience of") is technically accurate (the aftershocks are passively experienced), Sense 3 ("perceive by a physical sensation") captures the *mechanism* of the experience—the physical vibration being sensed—which is the most precise way to describe feeling an earthquake aftershock. Sense 3 is a more direct description of the sensory input involved.

Let's re-examine the examples for Sense 3: "He felt the wind; She felt an object brushing her arm." This perfectly matches the physical sensation of an aftershock.

Therefore, Sense 3 is the best fit.


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

[User]
Target lemma: back
Target surface form: back
Context:
I couldn't decide if I should come home to Marin, because my house is on stilts. I decided to brave the storm. There was a horrible smell of gas as I passed the Chevron refinery before crossing the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge. I could also see the clouds across the bay from the horrible fire in the Marina District of San Francisco. I have felt many aftershocks. My <t>back</t> is still in knots and my hands are still shaking. I think a few of the aftershocks might just be my body shaking.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=back%1:08:00:: | definition=the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine | synonyms=dorsum | examples=his back was nicely tanned
2. sense_key=back%1:06:00:: | definition=the side that goes last or is not normally seen | synonyms=rear | examples=he wrote the date on the back of the photograph
3. sense_key=back%1:15:02:: | definition=the part of something that is furthest from the normal viewer | synonyms=rear | examples=he stood at the back of the stage; it was hidden in the rear of the store
4. sense_key=back%1:18:00:: | definition=(football) a person who plays in the backfield
5. sense_key=back%1:08:01:: | definition=the series of vertebrae forming the axis of the skeleton and protecting the spinal cord | synonyms=spinal column, vertebral column, spine, backbone, rachis | examples=the fall broke his back
6. sense_key=back%1:06:03:: | definition=the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book | synonyms=binding, book binding, cover | examples=the book had a leather binding
7. sense_key=back%1:06:02:: | definition=the part of a garment that covers the back of your body | examples=they pinned a `kick me' sign on his back
8. sense_key=back%1:06:01:: | definition=a support that you can lean against while sitting | synonyms=backrest | examples=the back of the dental chair was adjustable
9. sense_key=back%1:04:00:: | definition=(American football) the position of a player on a football team who is stationed behind the line of scrimmage

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 "back" in the given context.

Context: "I couldn't decide if I should come home to Marin, because my house is on stilts. I decided to brave the storm. There was a horrible smell of gas as I passed the Chevron refinery before crossing the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge. I could also see the clouds across the bay from the horrible fire in the Marina District of San Francisco. I have felt many aftershocks. My <t>back</t> is still in knots and my hands are still shaking. I think a few of the aftershocks might just be my body shaking."

Target word: "back"

The phrase is "My back is still in knots". This refers to a physical sensation, likely muscle tension or pain, following an event (aftershocks/shaking).

Let's examine the candidate senses:

1. sense_key=back%1:08:00:: | definition=the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine | synonyms=dorsum | examples=his back was nicely tanned
    * This matches the anatomical location of the body part that can be "in knots."

2. sense_key=back%1:06:00:: | definition=the side that goes last or is not normally seen | synonyms=rear | examples=he wrote the date on the back of the photograph
    * Refers to a side/surface, not a body part feeling knots. (Incorrect)

3. sense_key=back%1:15:02:: | definition=the part of something that is furthest from the normal viewer | synonyms=rear | examples=he stood at the back of the stage; it was hidden in the rear of the store
    * Refers to location/position, not a body part feeling knots. (Incorrect)

4. sense_key=back%1:18:00:: | definition=(football) a person who plays in the backfield
    * Sports term. (Incorrect)

5. sense_key=back%1:08:01:: | definition=the series of vertebrae forming the axis of the skeleton and protecting the spinal cord | synonyms=spinal column, vertebral column, spine, backbone, rachis | examples=the fall broke his back
    * This is the spine itself. While related to the body, "my back is in knots" usually refers to the muscles/region (sense 1), not the structural column itself. Sense 1 is broader and fits the common idiom better.

6. sense_key=back%1:06:03:: | definition=the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book | synonyms=binding, book binding, cover | examples=the book had a leather binding
    * Book part. (Incorrect)

7. sense_key=back%1:06:02:: | definition=the part of a garment that covers the back of your body | examples=they pinned a `kick me' sign on his back
    * Garment part. (Incorrect)

8. sense_key=back%1:06:01:: | definition=a support that you can lean against while sitting | synonyms=backrest | examples=the back of the dental chair was adjustable
    * Furniture part. (Incorrect)

9. sense_key=back%1:04:00:: | definition=(American football) the position of a player on a football team who is stationed behind the line of scrimmage
    * Sports term. (Incorrect)

Comparing Sense 1 and Sense 5:
Sense 1: "the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine." (The region/area)
Sense 5: "the series of vertebrae forming the axis of the skeleton..." (The specific structure/column)

When someone says "My back is in knots," they are referring to the muscular region of the torso, which is covered by the definition in Sense 1. Sense 1 is the most appropriate general anatomical sense for describing muscle tension in that area.

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: hand
Target surface form: hands
Context:
I couldn't decide if I should come home to Marin, because my house is on stilts. I decided to brave the storm. There was a horrible smell of gas as I passed the Chevron refinery before crossing the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge. I could also see the clouds across the bay from the horrible fire in the Marina District of San Francisco. I have felt many aftershocks. My back is still in knots and my <t>hands</t> are still shaking. I think a few of the aftershocks might just be my body shaking.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=hand%1:08:00:: | definition=the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb | synonyms=manus, mitt, paw | examples=he had the hands of a surgeon; he extended his mitt
2. sense_key=hand%1:18:00:: | definition=a hired laborer on a farm or ranch | synonyms=hired hand, hired man | examples=the hired hand fixed the railing; a ranch hand
3. sense_key=hand%1:10:00:: | definition=something written by hand | synonyms=handwriting, script | examples=she recognized his handwriting; his hand was illegible
4. sense_key=hand%1:09:00:: | definition=ability | examples=he wanted to try his hand at singing
5. sense_key=hand%1:15:00:: | definition=a position given by its location to the side of an object | examples=objections were voiced on every hand
6. sense_key=hand%1:14:00:: | definition=the cards held in a card game by a given player at any given time | synonyms=deal | examples=I didn't hold a good hand all evening; he kept trying to see my hand
7. sense_key=hand%1:09:01:: | definition=one of two sides of an issue | examples=on the one hand..., but on the other hand...
8. sense_key=hand%1:06:00:: | definition=a rotating pointer on the face of a timepiece | examples=the big hand counts the minutes
9. sense_key=hand%1:23:00:: | definition=a unit of length equal to 4 inches; used in measuring horses | examples=the horse stood 20 hands
10. sense_key=hand%1:18:02:: | definition=a member of the crew of a ship | examples=all hands on deck
11. sense_key=hand%1:18:01:: | definition=a card player in a game of bridge | synonyms=bridge player | examples=we need a 4th hand for bridge
12. sense_key=hand%1:10:01:: | definition=a round of applause to signify approval | examples=give the little lady a great big hand
13. sense_key=hand%1:05:01:: | definition=terminal part of the forelimb in certain vertebrates (e.g. apes or kangaroos); - Springfield (Mass.) Union | examples=the kangaroo's forearms seem undeveloped but the powerful five-fingered hands are skilled at feinting and clouting
14. sense_key=hand%1:04:00:: | definition=physical assistance | synonyms=helping hand | examples=give me a hand with the chores

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 "hands" (plural of "hand") based on the provided context and a list of candidate senses.

Context: "I couldn't decide if I should come home to Marin, because my house is on stilts. I decided to brave the storm. There was a horrible smell of gas as I passed the Chevron refinery before crossing the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge. I could also see the clouds across the bay from the horrible fire in the Marina District of San Francisco. I have felt many aftershocks. My back is still in knots and my hands are still shaking. I think a few of the aftershocks might just be my body shaking."

Target word: hands

The phrase is "my hands are still shaking." This refers to a physical action (shaking) occurring in the hands of the speaker, likely due to stress or physical reaction to the aftershocks mentioned earlier.

Let's examine the candidate senses:

1. sense_key=hand%1:08:00:: | definition=the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb | synonyms=manus, mitt, paw | Examples involve surgeons, mitts. This is the anatomical sense of the hand.
2. sense_key=hand%1:18:00:: | definition=a hired laborer on a farm or ranch | Synonyms: hired hand. (Incorrect)
3. sense_key=hand%1:10:00:: | definition=something written by hand | Synonyms: handwriting, script. (Incorrect)
4. sense_key=hand%1:09:00:: | definition=ability | (Incorrect)
5. sense_key=hand%1:15:00:: | definition=a position given by its location to the side of an object | (Incorrect)
6. sense_key=hand%1:14:00:: | definition=the cards held in a card game by a given player at any given time | Synonyms: deal. (Incorrect)
7. sense_key=hand%1:09:01:: | definition=one of two sides of an issue | (Incorrect)
8. sense_key=hand%1:06:00:: | definition=a rotating pointer on the face of a timepiece | (Incorrect)
9. sense_key=hand%1:23:00:: | definition=a unit of length equal to 4 inches; used in measuring horses | (Incorrect)
10. sense_key=hand%1:18:02:: | definition=a member of the crew of a ship | (Incorrect)
11. sense_key=hand%1:18:01:: | definition=a card player in a game of bridge | (Incorrect)
12. sense_key=hand%1:10:01:: | definition=a round of applause to signify approval | (Incorrect)
13. sense_key=hand%1:05:01:: | definition=terminal part of the forelimb in certain vertebrates (e.g. apes or kangaroos); - Springfield (Mass.) Union | Examples mention kangaroos and five-fingered hands. This is a specific biological/zoological sense, but it is still an anatomical hand.
14. sense_key=hand%1:04:00:: | definition=physical assistance | Synonyms: helping hand. (Incorrect)

The context "my hands are still shaking" clearly refers to the physical, anatomical hands of the speaker.

Sense 1: "the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb" - This is the standard anatomical definition of the hand.
Sense 13: "terminal part of the forelimb in certain vertebrates" - This is a specialized anatomical definition.

Since the speaker is a human ("my hands"), Sense 1 is the most appropriate and general anatomical sense.

Therefore, sense_key=hand%1:08:00 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: shake
Target surface form: shaking
Context:
I couldn't decide if I should come home to Marin, because my house is on stilts. I decided to brave the storm. There was a horrible smell of gas as I passed the Chevron refinery before crossing the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge. I could also see the clouds across the bay from the horrible fire in the Marina District of San Francisco. I have felt many aftershocks. My back is still in knots and my hands are still <t>shaking</t>. I think a few of the aftershocks might just be my body shaking.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=shake%2:38:00:: | definition=move or cause to move back and forth | synonyms=agitate | examples=The chemist shook the flask vigorously; My hands were shaking
2. sense_key=shake%2:29:00:: | definition=move with or as if with a tremor | synonyms=didder | examples=his hands shook
3. sense_key=shake%2:38:01:: | definition=shake or vibrate rapidly and intensively | synonyms=judder | examples=The old engine was juddering
4. sense_key=shake%2:38:02:: | definition=move back and forth or sideways | synonyms=rock, sway | examples=the ship was rocking; the tall building swayed
5. sense_key=shake%2:30:00:: | definition=undermine or cause to waver | examples=my faith has been shaken; The bad news shook her hopes
6. sense_key=shake%2:37:00:: | definition=stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of | synonyms=stimulate, shake up, excite, stir | examples=These stories shook the community; the civil war shook the country
7. sense_key=shake%2:38:04:: | definition=get rid of | synonyms=shake off, throw off, escape from | examples=I couldn't shake the car that was following me
8. sense_key=shake%2:30:01:: | definition=bring to a specified condition by or as if by shaking | examples=He was shaken from his dreams; shake the salt out of the salt shaker
9. sense_key=shake%2:32:00:: | definition=shake (a body part) to communicate a greeting, feeling, or cognitive state | examples=shake one's head; She shook her finger at the naughty students

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 "shaking" (the present participle of "shake") based on the provided context and candidate senses.

Context: "My back is still in knots and my hands are still <t>shaking</t>. I think a few of the aftershocks might just be my body shaking."

The word "shaking" describes the state of the hands and the body. The context relates this physical trembling to the aftermath of an earthquake ("aftershocks").

Let's analyze the candidate senses:

1. **shake%2:38:00::** | definition=move or cause to move back and forth | synonyms=agitate | examples=The chemist shook the flask vigorously; My hands were shaking.
    * *Relevance:* High. "My hands were shaking" is a direct example, and the definition fits physical trembling.

2. **shake%2:29:00::** | definition=move with or as if with a tremor | synonyms=didder | examples=his hands shook.
    * *Relevance:* Very high. This specifically describes movement due to a tremor, which perfectly matches the context of post-earthquake physical reaction.

3. **shake%2:38:01::** | definition=shake or vibrate rapidly and intensively | synonyms=judder | examples=The old engine was juddering.
    * *Relevance:* Moderate. While trembling is a form of vibration, this sense often applies to mechanical objects (like an engine).

4. **shake%2:38:02::** | definition=move back and forth or sideways | synonyms=rock, sway | examples=the ship was rocking; the tall building swayed.
    * *Relevance:* Low. This refers to large-scale movement (swaying, rocking), not fine motor tremor in hands/body.

5. **shake%2:30:00::** | definition=undermine or cause to waver | examples=my faith has been shaken; The bad news shook her hopes.
    * *Relevance:* Low. This is an emotional/abstract sense.

6. **shake%2:37:00::** | definition=stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of | synonyms=stimulate, shake up, excite, stir | examples=These stories shook the community; the civil war shook the country.
    * *Relevance:* Low. This is an emotional/abstract sense.

7. **shake%2:38:04::** | definition=get rid of | synonyms=shake off, throw off, escape from | examples=I couldn't shake the car that was following me.
    * *Relevance:* None.

8. **shake%2:30:01::** | definition=bring to a specified condition by or as if by shaking | examples=He was shaken from his dreams; shake the salt out of the salt shaker.
    * *Relevance:* Low. This is about the action of dislodging something, not the state of trembling.

9. **shake%2:32:00::** | definition=shake (a body part) to communicate a greeting, feeling, or cognitive state | examples=shake one's head; She shook her finger at the naughty students.
    * *Relevance:* Low. This refers to intentional gestures (waving, nodding), not involuntary trembling.

Comparing the best candidates:
* Sense 1 (38:00): Move back and forth; "My hands were shaking" is an example.
* Sense 2 (29:00): Move with or as if with a tremor; "his hands shook" is an example.

Sense 2, "move with or as if with a tremor," is the most precise description of involuntary physical trembling (like after an earthquake or due to stress/fear), which is what the context describes ("My back is still in knots and my hands are still shaking"). While Sense 1 is close, Sense 2 specifically captures the quality of *tremor*.

Therefore, Sense 2 is the best fit.


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

[User]
Target lemma: think
Target surface form: think
Context:
I decided to brave the storm. There was a horrible smell of gas as I passed the Chevron refinery before crossing the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge. I could also see the clouds across the bay from the horrible fire in the Marina District of San Francisco. I have felt many aftershocks. My back is still in knots and my hands are still shaking. I <t>think</t> a few of the aftershocks might just be my body shaking. 1:11 a.m.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=think%2:31:01:: | definition=judge or regard; look upon; judge | synonyms=believe, consider, conceive | examples=I think he is very smart; I believe her to be very smart
2. sense_key=think%2:31:03:: | definition=expect, believe, or suppose | synonyms=opine, suppose, imagine, reckon, guess | examples=I imagine she earned a lot of money with her new novel; I thought to find her in a bad state
3. sense_key=think%2:31:00:: | definition=use or exercise the mind or one's power of reason in order to make inferences, decisions, or arrive at a solution or judgments | synonyms=cogitate, cerebrate | examples=I've been thinking all day and getting nowhere
4. sense_key=think%2:31:02:: | definition=recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection | synonyms=remember, retrieve, recall, call back, call up, recollect | examples=I can't remember saying any such thing; I can't think what her last name was
5. sense_key=think%2:36:00:: | definition=imagine or visualize | examples=Just think--you could be rich one day!; Think what a scene it must have been!
6. sense_key=think%2:31:09:: | definition=focus one's attention on a certain state | examples=Think big; think thin
7. sense_key=think%2:31:06:: | definition=have in mind as a purpose | synonyms=intend, mean | examples=I mean no harm; I only meant to help you
8. sense_key=think%2:31:12:: | definition=decide by pondering, reasoning, or reflecting | examples=Can you think what to do next?
9. sense_key=think%2:31:13:: | definition=ponder; reflect on, or reason about | examples=Think the matter through; Think how hard life in Russia must be these days
10. sense_key=think%2:31:15:: | definition=dispose the mind in a certain way | examples=Do you really think so?
11. sense_key=think%2:31:14:: | definition=have or formulate in the mind | examples=think good thoughts
12. sense_key=think%2:31:08:: | definition=be capable of conscious thought | examples=Man is the only creature that thinks
13. sense_key=think%2:30:00:: | definition=bring into a given condition by mental preoccupation | examples=She thought herself into a state of panic over the final exam

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 "think" in the given context.

Context: "I decided to brave the storm. There was a horrible smell of gas as I passed the Chevron refinery before crossing the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge. I could also see the clouds across the bay from the horrible fire in the Marina District of San Francisco. I have felt many aftershocks. My back is still in knots and my hands are still shaking. I <t>think</t> a few of the aftershocks might just be my body shaking. 1:11 a.m."

Target word: "think"

The sentence structure is: "I think a few of the aftershocks might just be my body shaking."
This structure indicates the speaker is forming a hypothesis or making a judgment/supposition about the nature of the aftershocks.

Let's analyze the candidate senses:

1. **sense_key=think%2:31:01:: | definition=judge or regard; look upon; judge | synonyms=believe, consider, conceive | examples=I think he is very smart; I believe her to be very smart**
   * This sense aligns well with forming a judgment or belief ("I believe/judge that these aftershocks are just my body shaking").

2. **sense_key=think%2:31:03:: | definition=expect, believe, or suppose | synonyms=opine, suppose, imagine, reckon, guess | examples=I imagine she earned a lot of money with her new novel; I thought to find her in a bad state**
   * This sense also aligns perfectly. The speaker is supposing or guessing the cause of the shaking.

3. **sense_key=think%2:31:00:: | definition=use or exercise the mind or one's power of reason in order to make inferences, decisions, or arrive at a solution or judgments | synonyms=cogitate, cerebrate | examples=I've been thinking all day and getting nowhere**
   * This is about deep, sustained mental effort (cogitation). While the speaker is reasoning, the context suggests a quick hypothesis, not a prolonged mental exercise.

4. **sense_key=think%2:31:02:: | definition=recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection | synonyms=remember, retrieve, recall, call back, call up, recollect | examples=I can't remember saying any such thing; I can't think what her last name was**
   * This is memory retrieval. Incorrect.

5. **sense_key=think%2:36:00:: | definition=imagine or visualize | examples=Just think--you could be rich one day!; Think what a scene it must have been!**
   * This is visualization/imagination, often used as an imperative or rhetorical device. Less fitting than simple supposition.

6. **sense_key=think%2:31:09:: | definition=focus one's attention on a certain state | examples=Think big; think thin**
   * Incorrect.

7. **sense_key=think%2:31:06:: | definition=have in mind as a purpose | synonyms=intend, mean | examples=I mean no harm; I only meant to help you**
   * This is intention. Incorrect.

8. **sense_key=think%2:31:12:: | definition=decide by pondering, reasoning, or reflecting | examples=Can you think what to do next?**
   * This implies a process of decision-making, often involving deliberation. The context suggests a conclusion reached, not a process underway.

9. **sense_key=think%2:31:13:: | definition=ponder; reflect on, or reason about | examples=Think the matter through; Think how hard life in Russia must be these days**
   * Similar to sense 3 and 8, this implies deep reflection, which is too strong for the simple hypothesis presented.

10. **sense_key=think%2:31:15:: | definition=dispose the mind in a certain way | examples=Do you really think so?**
    * This is often used in rhetorical questions ("Do you think so?"), implying a specific attitude or opinion. It is related to judgment, but sense 1 and 2 are more direct fits for the statement "I think X might be Y."

11. **sense_key=think%2:31:14:: | definition=have or formulate in the mind | examples=think good thoughts**
    * This is about mental formulation, but sense 1 and 2 capture the *content* of the formulation (a belief/supposition) better.

12. **sense_key=think%2:31:08:: | definition=be capable of conscious thought | examples=Man is the only creature that thinks**
    * This is a general philosophical definition of cognition. Incorrect.

13. **sense_key=think%2:30:00:: | definition=bring into a given condition by mental preoccupation | examples=She thought herself into a state of panic over the final exam**
    * This is about self-induced mental states. Incorrect.

Comparing Sense 1 and Sense 2:
Sense 1: judge or regard; look upon; judge (synonyms: believe, consider)
Sense 2: expect, believe, or suppose (synonyms: opine, suppose, imagine, reckon, guess)

The phrase "I think a few of the aftershocks might just be my body shaking" is a hypothesis or a guess about the cause.
Sense 2, with synonyms like "suppose," "imagine," and "guess," is the most precise fit for expressing this tentative conclusion or hypothesis. While Sense 1 (judge/believe) is close, Sense 2 captures the speculative nature ("might just be") inherent in the context better.

I will choose Sense 2.