[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: ringer
Target surface form: ringers
Context:
It is a passion that usually stays in the tower, however. More often than not, ringers think of the church as something stuck on the bottom of the belfry. When their changes are completed, and after they have worked up a sweat, ringers often skip off to the local pub, leaving worship for others below. This does not sit well with some clerics. With membership of the Church of England steadily dwindling, strong-willed vicars are pressing equally strong-willed and often non-religious ringers to attend services. Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon, got so fed up with <t>ringers</t> who didn't attend service he sacked the entire band; the ringers promptly set up a picket line in protest. "They were a self-perpetuating club that treated the tower as sort of a separate premises, "the Vicar Hummerstone says.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=ringer%1:18:02:: | definition=a person who rings church bells (as for summoning the congregation) | synonyms=toller, bell ringer
2. sense_key=ringer%1:18:01:: | definition=a person who is almost identical to another | synonyms=dead ringer, clone
3. sense_key=ringer%1:18:00:: | definition=a contestant entered in a competition under false pretenses
4. sense_key=ringer%1:04:00:: | definition=(horseshoes) the successful throw of a horseshoe or quoit so as to encircle a stake or peg

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 "ringers" based on the provided context.
The target lemma is "ringer".
The target surface form is "ringers".

Context analysis:
The text discusses people who work in a tower, specifically related to a church (belfry, church, clerics, Church of England, vicar, services).
Key phrases:
1. "More often than not, ringers think of the church as something stuck on the bottom of the belfry." (Suggests a physical location/activity related to the tower/belfry).
2. "When their changes are completed, and after they have worked up a sweat, ringers often skip off to the local pub..." (Suggests physical labor).
3. "...strong-willed vicars are pressing equally strong-willed and often non-religious ringers to attend services." (Links them directly to church services).
4. "...got so fed up with ringers who didn't attend service he sacked the entire band; the ringers promptly set up a picket line in protest." (Refers to a group/band of people involved in the activity).

The context strongly suggests that "ringers" are people who operate the bells in a church tower.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=ringer%1:18:02:: | definition=a person who rings church bells (as for summoning the congregation) | synonyms=toller, bell ringer
2. sense_key=ringer%1:18:01:: | definition=a person who is almost identical to another | synonyms=dead ringer, clone
3. sense_key=ringer%1:18:00:: | definition=a contestant entered in a competition under false pretenses
4. sense_key=ringer%1:04:00:: | definition=(horseshoes) the successful throw of a horseshoe or quoit so as to encircle a stake or peg

Matching the context to the senses:
Sense 1: "a person who rings church bells (as for summoning the congregation)". This perfectly matches the context (church, belfry, services, band, bell ringing activity).
Sense 2: "a person who is almost identical to another". No evidence of similarity in the text.
Sense 3: "a contestant entered in a competition under false pretenses". No evidence of deception or competition fraud.
Sense 4: "(horseshoes) the successful throw of a horseshoe or quoit...". This is a specific sporting term, unrelated to the church setting.

The best fit is Sense 1.


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: attend
Target surface form: attend
Context:
It is a passion that usually stays in the tower, however. More often than not, ringers think of the church as something stuck on the bottom of the belfry. When their changes are completed, and after they have worked up a sweat, ringers often skip off to the local pub, leaving worship for others below. This does not sit well with some clerics. With membership of the Church of England steadily dwindling, strong-willed vicars are pressing equally strong-willed and often non-religious ringers to attend services. Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon, got so fed up with ringers who didn't <t>attend</t> service he sacked the entire band; the ringers promptly set up a picket line in protest. "They were a self-perpetuating club that treated the tower as sort of a separate premises, "the Vicar Hummerstone says.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=attend%2:42:00:: | definition=be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc. | synonyms=go to | examples=She attends class regularly; I rarely attend services at my church
2. sense_key=attend%2:41:12:: | definition=take charge of or deal with | synonyms=take care, look, see | examples=Could you see about lunch?; I must attend to this matter
3. sense_key=attend%2:42:01:: | definition=to accompany as a circumstance or follow as a result | examples=Menuhin's playing was attended by a 15-minute standing ovation
4. sense_key=attend%2:41:00:: | definition=work for or be a servant to | synonyms=serve, attend to, wait on, assist | examples=May I serve you?; She attends the old lady in the wheelchair
5. sense_key=attend%2:39:00:: | definition=give heed (to) | synonyms=hang, advert, pay heed, give ear | examples=The children in the audience attended the recital quietly; She hung on his every word

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 for the target word "attend" in the given context.

Context:
"...strong-willed vicars are pressing equally strong-willed and often non-religious ringers to attend services. Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon, got so fed up with ringers who didn't <t>attend</t> service he sacked the entire band..."

The word "attend" is used in the phrase "attend services" and "didn't attend service".

Let's analyze the candidate senses:

1. **sense_key=attend%2:42:00:: | definition=be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc. | synonyms=go to | examples=She attends class regularly; I rarely attend services at my church**
   * This sense means being physically present at an event or gathering.
   * The context involves "services" (church services).
   * The examples provided (attends class, attend services) match the context perfectly.

2. **sense_key=attend%2:41:12:: | definition=take charge of or deal with | synonyms=take care, look, see | examples=Could you see about lunch?; I must attend to this matter**
   * This sense relates to managing or dealing with something (e.g., attending to a problem).
   * The context is about being present at a service, not managing it.

3. **sense_key=attend%2:42:01:: | definition=to accompany as a circumstance or follow as a result | examples=Menuhin's playing was attended by a 15-minute standing ovation**
   * This sense is about accompaniment or consequence.
   * This does not fit the context of church services.

4. **sense_key=attend%2:41:00:: | definition=work for or be a servant to | synonyms=serve, attend to, wait on, assist | examples=May I serve you?; She attends the old lady in the wheelchair**
   * This sense relates to service or caregiving.
   * The context is about participation in a service, not providing one.

5. **sense_key=attend%2:39:00:: | definition=give heed (to) | synonyms=hang, advert, pay heed, give ear | examples=The children in the audience attended the recital quietly; She hung on his every word**
   * This sense means paying attention or listening carefully.
   * While "attending" a service can involve paying attention, the primary meaning implied by "didn't attend service" in this context (leading to being sacked) is physical absence, not merely lack of focus. Sense 1 captures the physical presence aspect, which is the core meaning here.

Conclusion: Sense 1, "be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.," is the most accurate fit for "attend services."

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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: service
Target surface form: service
Context:
It is a passion that usually stays in the tower, however. More often than not, ringers think of the church as something stuck on the bottom of the belfry. When their changes are completed, and after they have worked up a sweat, ringers often skip off to the local pub, leaving worship for others below. This does not sit well with some clerics. With membership of the Church of England steadily dwindling, strong-willed vicars are pressing equally strong-willed and often non-religious ringers to attend services. Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon, got so fed up with ringers who didn't attend <t>service</t> he sacked the entire band; the ringers promptly set up a picket line in protest. "They were a self-perpetuating club that treated the tower as sort of a separate premises, "the Vicar Hummerstone says.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=service%1:04:08:: | definition=work done by one person or group that benefits another | examples=budget separately for goods and services
2. sense_key=service%1:04:00:: | definition=an act of help or assistance | examples=he did them a service
3. sense_key=service%1:04:01:: | definition=the act of public worship following prescribed rules | synonyms=religious service, divine service | examples=the Sunday service
4. sense_key=service%1:14:05:: | definition=a company or agency that performs a public service; subject to government regulation
5. sense_key=service%1:04:07:: | definition=employment in or work for another | examples=he retired after 30 years of service
6. sense_key=service%1:14:00:: | definition=a force that is a branch of the armed forces | synonyms=military service, armed service
7. sense_key=service%1:18:00:: | definition=Canadian writer (born in England) who wrote about life in the Yukon Territory (1874-1958) | synonyms=Robert William Service
8. sense_key=service%1:07:00:: | definition=a means of serving | synonyms=avail, help | examples=of no avail; there's no help for it
9. sense_key=service%1:06:00:: | definition=tableware consisting of a complete set of articles (silver or dishware) for use at table | synonyms=table service
10. sense_key=service%1:04:03:: | definition=the act of mating by male animals | synonyms=servicing | examples=the bull was worth good money in servicing fees
11. sense_key=service%1:04:09:: | definition=(law) the acts performed by an English feudal tenant for the benefit of his lord which formed the consideration for the property granted to him
12. sense_key=service%1:04:02:: | definition=(sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play | synonyms=serve | examples=his powerful serves won the game
13. sense_key=service%1:04:04:: | definition=the act of delivering a writ or summons upon someone | synonyms=serving, service of process | examples=he accepted service of the subpoena
14. sense_key=service%1:04:05:: | definition=periodic maintenance on a car or machine | synonyms=overhaul, inspection and repair | examples=it was time for an overhaul on the tractor
15. sense_key=service%1:04:06:: | definition=the performance of duties by a waiter or servant | examples=that restaurant has excellent service

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 "service" in the given context.

Context:
"With membership of the Church of England steadily dwindling, strong-willed vicars are pressing equally strong-willed and often non-religious ringers to attend services. Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon, got so fed up with ringers who didn't attend <t>service</t> he sacked the entire band; the ringers promptly set up a picket line in protest."

The surrounding text mentions:
1. "Church of England"
2. "vicars" (clerics)
3. "ringers" (people who ring bells, often associated with churches/tower bells)
4. "attend services"
5. "Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar"

The context strongly suggests a religious setting. The phrase "attend services" in a Church of England context refers to attending religious worship.

Candidate senses analysis:
1. work done by one person or group that benefits another (General work/benefit) - Unlikely.
2. an act of help or assistance (General help) - Unlikely.
3. the act of public worship following prescribed rules (Synonyms: religious service, divine service; Example: the Sunday service) - Highly likely, given the Church of England, vicars, and the phrase "attend services."
4. a company or agency that performs a public service (Utility/Agency) - Unlikely.
5. employment in or work for another (Job/Tenure) - Unlikely.
6. a force that is a branch of the armed forces (Military) - Unlikely.
7. Canadian writer (Proper noun) - Unlikely.
8. a means of serving (Method of help) - Unlikely.
9. tableware consisting of a complete set of articles (Dining) - Unlikely.
10. the act of mating by male animals (Biology) - Unlikely.
11. (law) the acts performed by an English feudal tenant for the benefit of his lord (Feudal duty) - Unlikely.
12. (sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play (Sports) - Unlikely.
13. the act of delivering a writ or summons upon someone (Legal) - Unlikely.
14. periodic maintenance on a car or machine (Mechanical) - Unlikely.
15. the performance of duties by a waiter or servant (Hospitality) - Unlikely.

Sense 3 perfectly matches the context of a religious institution (Church of England, vicar, ringers) and the phrase "attend services."

Conclusion: 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: sack
Target surface form: sacked
Context:
It is a passion that usually stays in the tower, however. More often than not, ringers think of the church as something stuck on the bottom of the belfry. When their changes are completed, and after they have worked up a sweat, ringers often skip off to the local pub, leaving worship for others below. This does not sit well with some clerics. With membership of the Church of England steadily dwindling, strong-willed vicars are pressing equally strong-willed and often non-religious ringers to attend services. Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon, got so fed up with ringers who didn't attend service he <t>sacked</t> the entire band; the ringers promptly set up a picket line in protest. "They were a self-perpetuating club that treated the tower as sort of a separate premises, "the Vicar Hummerstone says.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=sack%2:40:00:: | definition=plunder (a town) after capture | synonyms=plunder | examples=the barbarians sacked Rome
2. sense_key=sack%2:41:00:: | definition=terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position | synonyms=displace, fire, give notice, can, dismiss, give the axe | examples=The boss fired his secretary today; The company terminated 25% of its workers
3. sense_key=sack%2:40:01:: | definition=make as a net profit | synonyms=net, sack up, clear | examples=The company cleared $1 million
4. sense_key=sack%2:35:00:: | definition=put in a sack | examples=The grocer sacked the onions

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 "sacked" (past tense of "sack") based on the provided context.

Context:
"Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon, got so fed up with ringers who didn't attend service he <t>sacked</t> the entire band; the ringers promptly set up a picket line in protest."

Target word: sacked

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=sack%2:40:00:: | definition=plunder (a town) after capture | synonyms=plunder | examples=the barbarians sacked Rome
2. sense_key=sack%2:41:00:: | definition=terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position | synonyms=displace, fire, give notice, can, dismiss, give the axe | examples=The boss fired his secretary today; The company terminated 25% of its workers
3. sense_key=sack%2:40:01:: | definition=make as a net profit | synonyms=net, sack up, clear | examples=The company cleared $1 million
4. sense_key=sack%2:35:00:: | definition=put in a sack | examples=The grocer sacked the onions

Analysis:
The context describes a vicar who was "fed up with ringers who didn't attend service." He then "sacked the entire band." The reaction was that "the ringers promptly set up a picket line in protest."

1. Plunder (a town): Does not fit. The band was not a town to be plundered.
2. Terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position: This fits perfectly. The vicar fired/dismissed the band members (ringers) because of their behavior. The subsequent picket line confirms this interpretation (protest against being fired).
3. Make as a net profit: Does not fit. The band was not a financial outcome.
4. Put in a sack: Does not fit. The band was not being physically put into a sack.

The best sense is sense_key=sack%2:41:00, which means to terminate employment.

I need to return the JSON object with the correct sense index.


[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: entire
Target surface form: entire
Context:
It is a passion that usually stays in the tower, however. More often than not, ringers think of the church as something stuck on the bottom of the belfry. When their changes are completed, and after they have worked up a sweat, ringers often skip off to the local pub, leaving worship for others below. This does not sit well with some clerics. With membership of the Church of England steadily dwindling, strong-willed vicars are pressing equally strong-willed and often non-religious ringers to attend services. Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon, got so fed up with ringers who didn't attend service he sacked the <t>entire</t> band; the ringers promptly set up a picket line in protest. "They were a self-perpetuating club that treated the tower as sort of a separate premises, "the Vicar Hummerstone says.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=entire%5:00:01:whole:00 | definition=constituting the full quantity or extent; complete | synonyms=full, total | examples=an entire town devastated by an earthquake; gave full attention
2. sense_key=entire%5:00:02:whole:00 | definition=constituting the undiminished entirety; lacking nothing essential especially not damaged; - Bacon | synonyms=integral, intact | examples=a local motion keepeth bodies integral; was able to keep the collection entire during his lifetime
3. sense_key=entire%5:00:00:smooth:02 | definition=(of leaves or petals) having a smooth edge; not broken up into teeth or lobes
4. sense_key=entire%5:00:00:uncastrated:00 | definition=(used of domestic animals) sexually competent | synonyms=intact | examples=an entire horse

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 "entire" in the given context.
The context is: "Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon, got so fed up with ringers who didn't attend service he sacked the <t>entire</t> band; the ringers promptly set up a picket line in protest."

The target word is "entire".

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=entire%5:00:01:whole:00 | definition=constituting the full quantity or extent; complete | synonyms=full, total | examples=an entire town devastated by an earthquake; gave full attention
2. sense_key=entire%5:00:02:whole:00 | definition=constituting the undiminished entirety; lacking nothing essential especially not damaged; - Bacon | synonyms=integral, intact | examples=a local motion keepeth bodies integral; was able to keep the collection entire during his lifetime
3. sense_key=entire%5:00:00:smooth:02 | definition=(of leaves or petals) having a smooth edge; not broken up into teeth or lobes
4. sense_key=entire%5:00:00:uncastrated:00 | definition=(used of domestic animals) sexually competent | synonyms=intact | examples=an entire horse

Analysis of the context:
"he sacked the entire band"
Here, "entire" modifies "band". A band, in this context, refers to a group of ringers (musicians).
"Sacking the entire band" means firing every single member of the band.

Evaluation of senses:
3. (smooth edge) - Irrelevant.
4. (uncastrated) - Irrelevant (applies to animals).

Comparing Sense 1 and Sense 2 (both relate to 'whole'):
Sense 1: definition=constituting the full quantity or extent; complete | synonyms=full, total.
Sense 2: definition=constituting the undiminished entirety; lacking nothing essential especially not damaged; - Bacon | synonyms=integral, intact.

In the phrase "entire band," the meaning is that the whole group, all members, were fired. This aligns perfectly with the meaning of "full quantity or extent" or "complete."

Sense 1 (full quantity or extent; complete) is the most appropriate fit for describing a complete group of people (the band).

Therefore, Sense 1 is the best choice.


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

[User]
Target lemma: ringer
Target surface form: ringers
Context:
It is a passion that usually stays in the tower, however. More often than not, ringers think of the church as something stuck on the bottom of the belfry. When their changes are completed, and after they have worked up a sweat, ringers often skip off to the local pub, leaving worship for others below. This does not sit well with some clerics. With membership of the Church of England steadily dwindling, strong-willed vicars are pressing equally strong-willed and often non-religious ringers to attend services. Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon, got so fed up with ringers who didn't attend service he sacked the entire band; the <t>ringers</t> promptly set up a picket line in protest. "They were a self-perpetuating club that treated the tower as sort of a separate premises, "the Vicar Hummerstone says.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=ringer%1:18:02:: | definition=a person who rings church bells (as for summoning the congregation) | synonyms=toller, bell ringer
2. sense_key=ringer%1:18:01:: | definition=a person who is almost identical to another | synonyms=dead ringer, clone
3. sense_key=ringer%1:18:00:: | definition=a contestant entered in a competition under false pretenses
4. sense_key=ringer%1:04:00:: | definition=(horseshoes) the successful throw of a horseshoe or quoit so as to encircle a stake or peg

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 "ringers" in the provided context.
The target lemma is "ringer".
The target surface form is "ringers".

Context analysis:
The text discusses people who work in a tower, specifically related to a church (belfry, church, clerics, vicar, Church of England).
"More often than not, ringers think of the church as something stuck on the bottom of the belfry."
"When their changes are completed, and after they have worked up a sweat, ringers often skip off to the local pub..."
"strong-willed vicars are pressing equally strong-willed and often non-religious ringers to attend services."
"...sacked the entire band; the ringers promptly set up a picket line in protest."
The context clearly describes individuals involved in the operation of church bells in a tower.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=ringer%1:18:02:: | definition=a person who rings church bells (as for summoning the congregation) | synonyms=toller, bell ringer
2. sense_key=ringer%1:18:01:: | definition=a person who is almost identical to another | synonyms=dead ringer, clone
3. sense_key=ringer%1:18:00:: | definition=a contestant entered in a competition under false pretenses
4. sense_key=ringer%1:04:00:: | definition=(horseshoes) the successful throw of a horseshoe or quoit so as to encircle a stake or peg

Matching the context to the senses:
The context describes people who work in a church tower, associated with bells and services.
Sense 1: "a person who rings church bells (as for summoning the congregation)" matches perfectly with the context (church, belfry, services, band).
Sense 2: Refers to physical resemblance (irrelevant).
Sense 3: Refers to cheating in competitions (irrelevant).
Sense 4: Refers to a sporting action (irrelevant).

The best sense is 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: promptly
Target surface form: promptly
Context:
It is a passion that usually stays in the tower, however. More often than not, ringers think of the church as something stuck on the bottom of the belfry. When their changes are completed, and after they have worked up a sweat, ringers often skip off to the local pub, leaving worship for others below. This does not sit well with some clerics. With membership of the Church of England steadily dwindling, strong-willed vicars are pressing equally strong-willed and often non-religious ringers to attend services. Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon, got so fed up with ringers who didn't attend service he sacked the entire band; the ringers <t>promptly</t> set up a picket line in protest. "They were a self-perpetuating club that treated the tower as sort of a separate premises, "the Vicar Hummerstone says.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=promptly%4:02:02:: | definition=with little or no delay | synonyms=quickly, quick | examples=the rescue squad arrived promptly; come here, quick!
2. sense_key=promptly%4:02:00:: | definition=in a punctual manner | synonyms=readily, pronto | examples=he did his homework promptly
3. sense_key=promptly%4:02:01:: | definition=at once (usually modifies an undesirable occurrence) | synonyms=right away | examples=he promptly forgot the address

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 "promptly" in the given context.

Context: "Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon, got so fed up with ringers who didn't attend service he sacked the entire band; the ringers <t>promptly</t> set up a picket line in protest."

Target word: promptly

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=promptly%4:02:02:: | definition=with little or no delay | synonyms=quickly, quick | examples=the rescue squad arrived promptly; come here, quick!
2. sense_key=promptly%4:02:00:: | definition=in a punctual manner | synonyms=readily, pronto | examples=he did his homework promptly
3. sense_key=promptly%4:02:01:: | definition=at once (usually modifies an undesirable occurrence) | synonyms=right away | examples=he promptly forgot the address

Analysis:
The ringers were sacked. They responded by setting up a picket line in protest. The word "promptly" describes *how* they set up the picket line.

1. Sense 1: "with little or no delay" (quickly). This fits the idea of reacting immediately after being sacked.
2. Sense 2: "in a punctual manner." This usually relates to adherence to a schedule or time (e.g., arriving at 3:00 PM). While they might have been punctual in their action, "quickly" or "immediately" seems more relevant to the reaction to being fired.
3. Sense 3: "at once (usually modifies an undesirable occurrence)." The action (setting up a picket line) is a reaction to an undesirable occurrence (being sacked). This sense emphasizes immediacy.

Comparing 1 and 3:
Sense 1 focuses on speed/lack of delay (quickly).
Sense 3 focuses on immediacy, often in response to something negative (at once).

In the context of a sudden, negative event (being sacked), the reaction (setting up a picket line) is immediate. Both Sense 1 and Sense 3 capture this immediacy.

Let's look at the examples:
Sense 1: "the rescue squad arrived promptly" (quick arrival).
Sense 3: "he promptly forgot the address" (immediate negative action/failure).

The action of setting up a picket line is a direct, immediate response to the sacking. Sense 3, while having a specific constraint ("usually modifies an undesirable occurrence"), perfectly captures the sense of immediate reaction to a negative event (being fired). Sense 1 is broader ("quickly"), but Sense 3 is more precise for this context of immediate, reactive action.

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: protest
Target surface form: protest
Context:
It is a passion that usually stays in the tower, however. More often than not, ringers think of the church as something stuck on the bottom of the belfry. When their changes are completed, and after they have worked up a sweat, ringers often skip off to the local pub, leaving worship for others below. This does not sit well with some clerics. With membership of the Church of England steadily dwindling, strong-willed vicars are pressing equally strong-willed and often non-religious ringers to attend services. Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon, got so fed up with ringers who didn't attend service he sacked the entire band; the ringers promptly set up a picket line in <t>protest</t>. "They were a self-perpetuating club that treated the tower as sort of a separate premises, "the Vicar Hummerstone says.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=protest%1:10:00:: | definition=a formal and solemn declaration of objection | synonyms=protestation | examples=they finished the game under protest to the league president; the senator rose to register his protest
2. sense_key=protest%1:04:00:: | definition=the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent | synonyms=objection, dissent
3. sense_key=protest%1:10:01:: | definition=the act of making a strong public expression of disagreement and disapproval | examples=he shouted his protests at the umpire; a shower of protest was heard from the rear of the hall

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

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the context:** The sentence is: "Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon, got so fed up with ringers who didn't attend service he sacked the entire band; the ringers promptly set up a picket line in <t>protest</t>."
2.  **Determine the meaning of 'protest' in context:** The ringers were sacked for not attending service. They responded by setting up a "picket line." A picket line is a public, organized action taken to express disagreement or dissent against a decision (in this case, being fired/sacked).
3.  **Evaluate the candidate senses:**
    *   **Sense 1 (protest%1:10:00):** "a formal and solemn declaration of objection." Synonyms: protestation. Examples: finishing a game under protest, senator registering his protest. This sense often refers to a formal statement or declaration, which is slightly less aligned with the physical action of setting up a picket line, although it is related.
    *   **Sense 2 (protest%1:04:00):** "the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent." Synonyms: objection, dissent. This perfectly matches the action described: setting up a "picket line" is a public, organized manifestation of dissent against being fired.
    *   **Sense 3 (protest%1:10:01):** "the act of making a strong public expression of disagreement and disapproval." Examples: shouting protests at an umpire, a shower of protest. This is very close to Sense 2, focusing on the *expression* (like shouting), but Sense 2 explicitly includes "public (often organized) manifestation of dissent," which is the precise nature of a picket line.

4.  **Compare Sense 2 and Sense 3:**
    *   Sense 2: "the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent." (Best fit for a picket line.)
    *   Sense 3: "the act of making a strong public expression of disagreement and disapproval." (Good fit, but slightly broader/less specific than Sense 2's inclusion of "organized manifestation.")

5.  **Conclusion:** Sense 2 provides the most accurate and comprehensive definition for the action of setting up a picket line in response to being fired.

6.  **Final check:** The ringers set up a picket line *in protest*. This is a public, organized manifestation of dissent. Sense 2 is the best choice.


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

[User]
Target lemma: club
Target surface form: club
Context:
More often than not, ringers think of the church as something stuck on the bottom of the belfry. When their changes are completed, and after they have worked up a sweat, ringers often skip off to the local pub, leaving worship for others below. This does not sit well with some clerics. With membership of the Church of England steadily dwindling, strong-willed vicars are pressing equally strong-willed and often non-religious ringers to attend services. Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon, got so fed up with ringers who didn't attend service he sacked the entire band; the ringers promptly set up a picket line in protest. "They were a self-perpetuating <t>club</t> that treated the tower as sort of a separate premises, "the Vicar Hummerstone says. An entirely new band rings today at Great Torrington, several of whom are members of the congregation.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=club%1:14:01:: | definition=a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together | synonyms=baseball club, ball club, nine | examples=each club played six home games with teams in its own division
2. sense_key=club%1:14:00:: | definition=a formal association of people with similar interests | synonyms=social club, society, guild, gild, lodge, order | examples=he joined a golf club; they formed a small lunch society
3. sense_key=club%1:06:00:: | definition=stout stick that is larger at one end | examples=he carried a club in self defense; he felt as if he had been hit with a club
4. sense_key=club%1:06:02:: | definition=a building that is occupied by a social club | synonyms=clubhouse | examples=the clubhouse needed a new roof
5. sense_key=club%1:06:01:: | definition=golf equipment used by a golfer to hit a golf ball | synonyms=golf club
6. sense_key=club%1:06:03:: | definition=a playing card in the minor suit that has one or more black trefoils on it | examples=he led a small club; clubs were trumps
7. sense_key=club%1:06:04:: | definition=a spot that is open late at night and that provides entertainment (as singers or dancers) as well as dancing and food and drink | synonyms=cabaret, nightclub, nightspot | examples=don't expect a good meal at a cabaret; the gossip columnist got his information by visiting nightclubs every night

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

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the context:** The sentence is: "They were a self-perpetuating <t>club</t> that treated the tower as sort of a separate premises, "the Vicar Hummerstone says."
2.  **Analyze the surrounding text/topic:** The passage discusses ringers (people who ring bells in a church tower), their behavior (skipping to the pub, not attending services), and the conflict with the vicar. The "club" refers to the group of ringers.
3.  **Determine the function of 'club' in this context:** The ringers are described as a "self-perpetuating club." This implies they are a cohesive, organized group or association that maintains its own identity and practices, separate from the main church body.
4.  **Evaluate the candidate senses:**
    *   1. baseball players (Team/Sport) -> Incorrect.
    *   2. a formal association of people with similar interests (Social group/Society) -> Highly plausible. The ringers form a group with a shared activity (ringing bells) and are described as a self-perpetuating entity.
    *   3. stout stick (Object/Weapon) -> Incorrect.
    *   4. a building (Location) -> Incorrect.
    *   5. golf equipment (Object/Sport) -> Incorrect.
    *   6. playing card (Object/Game) -> Incorrect.
    *   7. a spot that is open late (Venue/Nightlife) -> Incorrect.
5.  **Select the best fit:** Sense 2, "a formal association of people with similar interests," perfectly matches the description of the ringers forming a self-perpetuating group.
6.  **Format the output:** Return the index of Sense 2.


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

[User]
Target lemma: treat
Target surface form: treated
Context:
More often than not, ringers think of the church as something stuck on the bottom of the belfry. When their changes are completed, and after they have worked up a sweat, ringers often skip off to the local pub, leaving worship for others below. This does not sit well with some clerics. With membership of the Church of England steadily dwindling, strong-willed vicars are pressing equally strong-willed and often non-religious ringers to attend services. Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon, got so fed up with ringers who didn't attend service he sacked the entire band; the ringers promptly set up a picket line in protest. "They were a self-perpetuating club that <t>treated</t> the tower as sort of a separate premises, "the Vicar Hummerstone says. An entirely new band rings today at Great Torrington, several of whom are members of the congregation.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=treat%2:41:00:: | definition=interact in a certain way | synonyms=handle, do by | examples=Do right by her; Treat him with caution, please
2. sense_key=treat%2:30:01:: | definition=subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition | synonyms=process | examples=process cheese; process hair
3. sense_key=treat%2:29:00:: | definition=provide treatment for | synonyms=care for | examples=The doctor treated my broken leg; The nurses cared for the bomb victims
4. sense_key=treat%2:32:00:: | definition=act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression | synonyms=cover, handle, plow, deal, address | examples=This book deals with incest; The course covered all of Western Civilization
5. sense_key=treat%2:40:00:: | definition=provide with a gift or entertainment | examples=Grandmother always treated us to the circus; I like to treat myself to a day at a spa when I am depressed
6. sense_key=treat%2:34:00:: | definition=provide with choice or abundant food or drink | synonyms=regale | examples=Don't worry about the expensive wine--I'm treating; She treated her houseguests with good food every night
7. sense_key=treat%2:32:03:: | definition=engage in negotiations in order to reach an agreement | examples=they had to treat with the King
8. sense_key=treat%2:31:00:: | definition=regard or consider in a specific way | examples=I treated his advances as a joke

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 "treated" (past tense of "treat") based on the provided context.

Context: "They were a self-perpetuating club that treated the tower as sort of a separate premises, "the Vicar Hummerstone says."

Target word: treated
Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=treat%2:41:00:: | definition=interact in a certain way | synonyms=handle, do by | examples=Do right by her; Treat him with caution, please
2. sense_key=treat%2:30:01:: | definition=subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition | synonyms=process | examples=process cheese; process hair
3. sense_key=treat%2:29:00:: | definition=provide treatment for | synonyms=care for | examples=The doctor treated my broken leg; The nurses cared for the bomb victims
4. sense_key=treat%2:32:00:: | definition=act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression | synonyms=cover, handle, plow, deal, address | examples=This book deals with incest; The course covered all of Western Civilization
5. sense_key=treat%2:40:00:: | definition=provide with a gift or entertainment | examples=Grandmother always treated us to the circus; I like to treat myself to a day at a spa when I am depressed
6. sense_key=treat%2:34:00:: | definition=provide with choice or abundant food or drink | synonyms=regale | examples=Don't worry about the expensive wine--I'm treating; She treated her houseguests with good food every night
7. sense_key=treat%2:32:03:: | definition=engage in negotiations in order to reach an agreement | examples=they had to treat with the King
8. sense_key=treat%2:31:00:: | definition=regard or consider in a specific way | examples=I treated his advances as a joke

Analysis of the context:
The phrase is "treated the tower as sort of a separate premises".
Here, "treated" means how they viewed or perceived the tower. They viewed it *as* a separate premises.

Matching with candidate senses:
1. interact in a certain way (Possible, but less precise than 'regard')
2. subject to a process (No, the tower wasn't being processed)
3. provide treatment for (No, the tower isn't a patient)
4. act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression (No)
5. provide with a gift or entertainment (No)
6. provide with choice or abundant food or drink (No)
7. engage in negotiations (No)
8. regard or consider in a specific way (This perfectly matches the meaning: viewing the tower *as* a separate premises.)

Sense 8, "regard or consider in a specific way," is the best fit.

The corresponding sense index is 8.


[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: tower
Target surface form: tower
Context:
More often than not, ringers think of the church as something stuck on the bottom of the belfry. When their changes are completed, and after they have worked up a sweat, ringers often skip off to the local pub, leaving worship for others below. This does not sit well with some clerics. With membership of the Church of England steadily dwindling, strong-willed vicars are pressing equally strong-willed and often non-religious ringers to attend services. Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon, got so fed up with ringers who didn't attend service he sacked the entire band; the ringers promptly set up a picket line in protest. "They were a self-perpetuating club that treated the <t>tower</t> as sort of a separate premises, "the Vicar Hummerstone says. An entirely new band rings today at Great Torrington, several of whom are members of the congregation.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=tower%1:06:00:: | definition=a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
2. sense_key=tower%1:25:00:: | definition=anything that approximates the shape of a column or tower | synonyms=column, pillar | examples=the test tube held a column of white powder; a tower of dust rose above the horizon
3. sense_key=tower%1:06:01:: | definition=a powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships | synonyms=tugboat, tug, towboat

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

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the context:** The sentence is: "They were a self-perpetuating club that treated the <t>tower</t> as sort of a separate premises, "the Vicar Hummerstone says."
2.  **Analyze the surrounding text/topic:** The passage discusses "ringers," "belfry," "church," "clerics," and "services." Ringers are people who play bells, usually located in a church tower/belfry.
3.  **Determine the meaning of 'tower' in context:** Given the context of a church and belfry, 'tower' refers to the physical structure where the bells are housed. The phrase "treated the tower as sort of a separate premises" implies it is a distinct, physical location or building part.
4.  **Evaluate the candidate senses:**
    *   **Sense 1 (tower%1:06:00):** "a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building." This perfectly matches the description of a church tower/belfry.
    *   **Sense 2 (tower%1:25:00):** "anything that approximates the shape of a column or tower." This is a shape/metaphorical sense (e.g., a tower of dust). This does not fit the physical structure of a church.
    *   **Sense 3 (tower%1:06:01):** "a powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships." This is a nautical sense (tugboat). This is irrelevant to the church context.
5.  **Select the best sense:** Sense 1 is the definitive fit.
6.  **Format the output:** The instruction requires returning only 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: sort
Target surface form: sort
Context:
More often than not, ringers think of the church as something stuck on the bottom of the belfry. When their changes are completed, and after they have worked up a sweat, ringers often skip off to the local pub, leaving worship for others below. This does not sit well with some clerics. With membership of the Church of England steadily dwindling, strong-willed vicars are pressing equally strong-willed and often non-religious ringers to attend services. Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon, got so fed up with ringers who didn't attend service he sacked the entire band; the ringers promptly set up a picket line in protest. "They were a self-perpetuating club that treated the tower as <t>sort</t> of a separate premises, "the Vicar Hummerstone says. An entirely new band rings today at Great Torrington, several of whom are members of the congregation.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=sort%1:09:00:: | definition=a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality | synonyms=kind, form, variety | examples=sculpture is a form of art; what kinds of desserts are there?
2. sense_key=sort%1:07:00:: | definition=an approximate definition or example | examples=she wore a sort of magenta dress; she served a creamy sort of dessert thing
3. sense_key=sort%1:18:00:: | definition=a person of a particular character or nature | examples=what sort of person is he?; he's a good sort
4. sense_key=sort%1:22:00:: | definition=an operation that segregates items into groups according to a specified criterion | synonyms=sorting | examples=the bottleneck in mail delivery is the process of sorting

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 "sort" in the given context.

Context sentence: "They were a self-perpetuating club that treated the tower as <t>sort</t> of a separate premises, "the Vicar Hummerstone says."

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=sort%1:09:00:: | definition=a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality | synonyms=kind, form, variety | examples=sculpture is a form of art; what kinds of desserts are there?
2. sense_key=sort%1:07:00:: | definition=an approximate definition or example | examples=she wore a sort of magenta dress; she served a creamy sort of dessert thing
3. sense_key=sort%1:18:00:: | definition=a person of a particular character or nature | examples=what sort of person is he?; he's a good sort
4. sense_key=sort%1:22:00:: | definition=an operation that segregates items into groups according to a specified criterion | synonyms=sorting | examples=the bottleneck in mail delivery is the process of sorting

Analysis of the context:
The phrase is "treated the tower as sort of a separate premises".
This structure ("as sort of a...") is a common colloquial way of saying "as a sort of" or "as a kind of".
The word "sort" here functions as a modifier indicating a type or category.

Comparing with candidates:
1. sense_key=sort%1:09:00 (a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality / kind, form, variety). This fits the meaning of "kind of".
2. sense_key=sort%1:07:00 (an approximate definition or example). This also fits the meaning of "kind of" or "approximately". The examples provided (she wore a sort of magenta dress) strongly support this usage.
3. sense_key=sort%1:18:00 (a person of a particular character or nature). This is clearly incorrect as it refers to people.
4. sense_key=sort%1:22:00 (an operation that segregates items into groups). This is clearly incorrect as it refers to actions/processes (sorting mail).

Distinguishing between Sense 1 and Sense 2:
Sense 1: "a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality" (kind, form, variety).
Sense 2: "an approximate definition or example" (examples: she wore a sort of magenta dress).

In the phrase "as sort of a separate premises," "sort of" functions as an intensifier or qualifier meaning "approximately" or "in the nature of." This aligns perfectly with Sense 2's definition and examples (e.g., "a sort of dress" means "a type of dress, perhaps not exactly that color, but close").

While Sense 1 (kind/variety) is semantically close, Sense 2 captures the idiomatic usage of "sort of" (meaning 'approximately' or 'a type of') which is what is used here.

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: separate
Target surface form: separate
Context:
More often than not, ringers think of the church as something stuck on the bottom of the belfry. When their changes are completed, and after they have worked up a sweat, ringers often skip off to the local pub, leaving worship for others below. This does not sit well with some clerics. With membership of the Church of England steadily dwindling, strong-willed vicars are pressing equally strong-willed and often non-religious ringers to attend services. Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon, got so fed up with ringers who didn't attend service he sacked the entire band; the ringers promptly set up a picket line in protest. "They were a self-perpetuating club that treated the tower as sort of a <t>separate</t> premises, "the Vicar Hummerstone says. An entirely new band rings today at Great Torrington, several of whom are members of the congregation.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=separate%3:00:00:: | definition=independent; not united or joint | examples=a problem consisting of two separate issues; they went their separate ways
2. sense_key=separate%5:00:00:detached:00 | definition=standing apart; not attached to or supported by anything | synonyms=freestanding | examples=a freestanding bell tower; a house with a separate garage
3. sense_key=separate%5:00:02:segregated:00 | definition=separated according to race, sex, class, or religion | examples=separate but equal; girls and boys in separate classes
4. sense_key=separate%5:00:02:unconnected:00 | definition=have the connection undone; having become separate | synonyms=disjoined

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 "separate" based on the provided context and candidate senses.

Context: "They were a self-perpetuating club that treated the tower as sort of a <t>separate</t> premises, "the Vicar Hummerstone says."

Target word: separate
Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=separate%3:00:00:: | definition=independent; not united or joint | examples=a problem consisting of two separate issues; they went their separate ways
2. sense_key=separate%5:00:00:detached:00 | definition=standing apart; not attached to or supported by anything | synonyms=freestanding | examples=a freestanding bell tower; a house with a separate garage
3. sense_key=separate%5:00:02:segregated:00 | definition=separated according to race, sex, class, or religion | examples=separate but equal; girls and boys in separate classes
4. sense_key=separate%5:00:02:unconnected:00 | definition=have the connection undone; having become separate | synonyms=disjoined

Analysis:
The phrase is "treated the tower as sort of a separate premises".
"Premises" refers to a location or building.
The context implies that the club viewed the tower (where the band practices/is located) as being distinct or independent from the main church building or the general congregation's space.

Let's evaluate the senses:

1. **independent; not united or joint**: This fits well. Treating the tower as an independent entity from the main church structure.
2. **standing apart; not attached to or supported by anything**: This also fits, especially if the tower is physically detached (like a freestanding structure). The example "a house with a separate garage" suggests physical separation.
3. **separated according to race, sex, class, or religion**: This is clearly incorrect. The context is about physical/organizational separation, not social segregation.
4. **have the connection undone; having become separate**: This is a general sense of disconnection, which is related, but perhaps less specific than 1 or 2 in the context of a building/premises.

Comparing 1 and 2:
The phrase is "a separate premises".
If the tower is physically detached, sense 2 (detached/freestanding) is very strong.
If the tower is functionally or organizationally distinct, sense 1 (independent/not united) is strong.

In the context of a building ("premises"), "separate" often implies physical separation or distinctness from the main structure. Sense 2, "standing apart; not attached to or supported by anything," directly addresses the physical state of a structure being separate from others (like a freestanding garage or tower).

Sense 1, "independent; not united or joint," is broader and applies to concepts or groups. While the club treated it as independent, the descriptor "separate premises" usually leans towards a physical or legally distinct location.

Given the options, sense 2 (detached/freestanding) is the most precise fit for describing a building ("premises") that is treated as distinct from the main church structure.

Let's re-examine the examples for sense 2: "a freestanding bell tower; a house with a separate garage." This perfectly matches the idea of a distinct, separate structure.

Therefore, sense 2 is the best choice.


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

[User]
Target lemma: say
Target surface form: says
Context:
More often than not, ringers think of the church as something stuck on the bottom of the belfry. When their changes are completed, and after they have worked up a sweat, ringers often skip off to the local pub, leaving worship for others below. This does not sit well with some clerics. With membership of the Church of England steadily dwindling, strong-willed vicars are pressing equally strong-willed and often non-religious ringers to attend services. Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon, got so fed up with ringers who didn't attend service he sacked the entire band; the ringers promptly set up a picket line in protest. "They were a self-perpetuating club that treated the tower as sort of a separate premises, "the Vicar Hummerstone <t>says</t>. An entirely new band rings today at Great Torrington, several of whom are members of the congregation.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=say%2:32:00:: | definition=express in words | synonyms=state, tell | examples=He said that he wanted to marry her; tell me what is bothering you
2. sense_key=say%2:32:01:: | definition=report or maintain | synonyms=allege, aver | examples=He alleged that he was the victim of a crime; He said it was too late to intervene in the war
3. sense_key=say%2:32:03:: | definition=express a supposition | synonyms=suppose | examples=Let us say that he did not tell the truth; Let's say you had a lot of money--what would you do?
4. sense_key=say%2:42:00:: | definition=have or contain a certain wording or form | synonyms=read | examples=The passage reads as follows; What does the law say?
5. sense_key=say%2:32:04:: | definition=give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority | synonyms=order, tell, enjoin | examples=I said to him to go home; She ordered him to do the shopping
6. sense_key=say%2:32:02:: | definition=speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way | synonyms=pronounce, articulate, enounce, sound out, enunciate | examples=She pronounces French words in a funny way; I cannot say `zip wire'
7. sense_key=say%2:32:07:: | definition=communicate or express nonverbally | examples=What does this painting say?; Did his face say anything about how he felt?
8. sense_key=say%2:32:15:: | definition=utter aloud | examples=She said `Hello' to everyone in the office
9. sense_key=say%2:32:13:: | definition=state as one's opinion or judgement; declare | examples=I say let's forget this whole business
10. sense_key=say%2:32:08:: | definition=recite or repeat a fixed text | examples=Say grace; She said her `Hail Mary'
11. sense_key=say%2:32:09:: | definition=indicate | examples=The clock says noon

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 "says" (target surface form) which is a conjugation of "say" (target lemma).

Context: "Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon, got so fed up with ringers who didn't attend service he sacked the entire band; the ringers promptly set up a picket line in protest. "They were a self-perpetuating club that treated the tower as sort of a separate premises, "the Vicar Hummerstone <t>says</t>."

The word "says" is used in direct quotation marks, attributed to "the Vicar Hummerstone." The content of the quote ("They were a self-perpetuating club that treated the tower as sort of a separate premises") is a statement of opinion or observation about the ringers' behavior.

Let's analyze the candidate senses:

1. **sense_key=say%2:32:00:: | definition=express in words | synonyms=state, tell | examples=He said that he wanted to marry her; tell me what is bothering you**
   * This fits perfectly. The Vicar is expressing his opinion/observation in words.

2. **sense_key=say%2:32:01:: | definition=report or maintain | synonyms=allege, aver | examples=He alleged that he was the victim of a crime; He said it was too late to intervene in the war**
   * While the Vicar is stating something, "allege" suggests a claim that might be disputed or unproven (like a crime), which isn't the primary function here. It's a direct statement of his view. Sense 1 is broader and more appropriate for general expression.

3. **sense_key=say%2:32:03:: | definition=express a supposition | synonyms=suppose | examples=Let us say that he did not tell the truth; Let's say you had a lot of money--what would you do?**
   * The Vicar is not making a hypothetical supposition; he is stating a fact/judgment about the club.

4. **sense_key=say%2:42:00:: | definition=have or contain a certain wording or form | synonyms=read | examples=The passage reads as follows; What does the law say?**
   * Not applicable.

5. **sense_key=say%2:32:04:: | definition=give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority | synonyms=order, tell, enjoin | examples=I said to him to go home; She ordered him to do the shopping**
   * Not applicable. He is not giving an order in this quote.

6. **sense_key=say%2:32:02:: | definition=speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way | synonyms=pronounce, articulate, enounce, sound out, enunciate | examples=She pronounces French words in a funny way; I cannot say `zip wire'**
   * This relates to phonetics/articulation, not the content of the statement.

7. **sense_key=say%2:32:07:: | definition=communicate or express nonverbally | examples=What does this painting say?; Did his face say anything about how he felt?**
   * Not applicable. The Vicar is speaking verbally.

8. **sense_key=say%2:32:15:: | definition=utter aloud | examples=She said `Hello' to everyone in the office**
   * This is a possibility, but Sense 1 (express in words) is more precise as it captures the communicative function of the statement, not just the physical act of speaking.

9. **sense_key=say%2:32:13:: | definition=state as one's opinion or judgement; declare | examples=I say let's forget this whole business**
   * This is very close to Sense 1 and captures the judgmental nature of the statement. The quote is clearly a judgment ("They were a self-perpetuating club...").

10. **sense_key=say%2:32:08:: | definition=recite or repeat a fixed text | examples=Say grace; She said her `Hail Mary'**
    * Not applicable.

11. **sense_key=say%2:32:09:: | definition=indicate | examples=The clock says noon**
    * Not applicable.

Comparing Sense 1 and Sense 9:
Sense 1: express in words (state, tell)
Sense 9: state as one's opinion or judgement; declare

The context is a Vicar offering a critical assessment of the ringers. While he is "expressing in words" (Sense 1), the core function of the utterance is to "state his opinion or judgement" (Sense 9). Sense 9 is a more fine-grained and accurate description of the communicative act in this specific context.

I choose Sense 9.


[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: new
Target surface form: new
Context:
When their changes are completed, and after they have worked up a sweat, ringers often skip off to the local pub, leaving worship for others below. This does not sit well with some clerics. With membership of the Church of England steadily dwindling, strong-willed vicars are pressing equally strong-willed and often non-religious ringers to attend services. Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon, got so fed up with ringers who didn't attend service he sacked the entire band; the ringers promptly set up a picket line in protest. "They were a self-perpetuating club that treated the tower as sort of a separate premises, "the Vicar Hummerstone says. An entirely <t>new</t> band rings today at Great Torrington, several of whom are members of the congregation. But there still are not enough ringers to ring more than six of the eight bells.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=new%3:00:00:: | definition=not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered | examples=a new law; new cars
2. sense_key=new%5:00:00:original:00 | definition=original and of a kind not seen before | synonyms=fresh, novel | examples=the computer produced a completely novel proof of a well-known theorem
3. sense_key=new%5:00:00:inexperienced:00 | definition=lacking training or experience | synonyms=raw | examples=the new men were eager to fight; raw recruits
4. sense_key=new%5:00:00:unprecedented:00 | definition=having no previous example or precedent or parallel | synonyms=unexampled | examples=a time of unexampled prosperity
5. sense_key=new%5:00:00:other:00 | definition=other than the former one(s); different | examples=they now have a new leaders; my new car is four years old but has only 15,000 miles on it
6. sense_key=new%3:00:09:: | definition=unaffected by use or exposure | examples=it looks like new
7. sense_key=new%5:00:02:original:00 | definition=(of a new kind or fashion) gratuitously new | synonyms=newfangled | examples=newfangled ideas; she buys all these new-fangled machines and never uses them
8. sense_key=new%5:00:02:late:01 | definition=in use after medieval times | examples=New Eqyptian was the language of the 18th to 21st dynasties
9. sense_key=new%5:00:01:late:01 | definition=used of a living language; being the current stage in its development | synonyms=Modern | examples=Modern English; New Hebrew is Israeli Hebrew
10. sense_key=new%5:00:00:early:02 | definition=(of crops) harvested at an early stage of development; before complete maturity | synonyms=young | examples=new potatoes; young corn
11. sense_key=new%5:00:00:unaccustomed:00 | definition=unfamiliar | examples=new experiences; experiences new to him

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

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the target word and context:**
    *   Target lemma: new
    *   Target surface form: new
    *   Context sentence: "An entirely <t>new</t> band rings today at Great Torrington, several of whom are members of the congregation."
    *   Surrounding text: The passage discusses a conflict between the vicar and the ringers (bell ringers). The previous band was a "self-perpetuating club." The current band is described as "entirely new."

2.  **Determine the meaning of 'new' in this context:**
    *   The word 'new' modifies 'band'.
    *   The context implies that the previous band was established and perhaps problematic ("self-perpetuating club").
    *   The current band is a replacement or a formation that has recently come into existence, replacing the old one. It is not necessarily "original" in a groundbreaking sense, nor is it necessarily "unexperienced" (though they might be). It simply means it is a recent formation or a replacement group.

3.  **Evaluate the candidate senses:**

    *   1. sense_key=new%3:00:00:: | definition=not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered | examples=a new law; new cars
        *   *Fit:* High. A "new band" fits the definition of something that has recently come into being.

    *   2. sense_key=new%5:00:00:original:00 | definition=original and of a kind not seen before | synonyms=fresh, novel | examples=the computer produced a completely novel proof...
        *   *Fit:* Possible, but too strong. It doesn't necessarily mean the *concept* of a band is new, just that *this specific iteration* is new.

    *   3. sense_key=new%5:00:00:inexperienced:00 | definition=lacking training or experience | synonyms=raw | examples=the new men were eager to fight; raw recruits
        *   *Fit:* Possible, but not the primary meaning. While the new band might be inexperienced, the context emphasizes its status as a replacement group, not its skill level.

    *   4. sense_key=new%5:00:00:unprecedented:00 | definition=having no previous example or precedent or parallel | synonyms=unexampled | examples=a time of unexampled prosperity
        *   *Fit:* Too strong. It implies a unique historical event, which is unlikely for a local band replacement.

    *   5. sense_key=new%5:00:00:other:00 | definition=other than the former one(s); different | examples=they now have a new leaders; my new car is four years old but has only 15,000 miles on it
        *   *Fit:* Decent, as it implies a change from the former group. However, Sense 1 captures the temporal aspect (recently formed) better than the general difference.

    *   6. sense_key=new%3:00:09:: | definition=unaffected by use or exposure | examples=it looks like new
        *   *Fit:* No. This refers to condition/appearance, not formation.

    *   7. sense_key=new%5:00:02:original:00 | definition=(of a new kind or fashion) gratuitously new | synonyms=newfangled | examples=newfangled ideas...
        *   *Fit:* No. This suggests novelty for its own sake, which isn't the focus here.

    *   8. sense_key=new%5:00:02:late:01 | definition=in use after medieval times
        *   *Fit:* No. Too specific (historical period).

    *   9. sense_key=new%5:00:01:late:01 | definition=used of a living language; being the current stage in its development | synonyms=Modern | examples=Modern English...
        *   *Fit:* No. (Language/development context).

    *   10. sense_key=new%5:00:00:early:02 | definition=(of crops) harvested at an early stage of development; before complete maturity | synonyms=young | examples=new potatoes...
        *   *Fit:* No. (Agricultural context).

    *   11. sense_key=new%5:00:00:unaccustomed:00 | definition=unfamiliar | examples=new experiences...
        *   *Fit:* No. (Experiential context).

4.  **Final Selection:**
    *   Sense 1 ("not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered") is the most accurate fit. The band is a recent formation, replacing the old one.

5.  **Format the output.**


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

[User]
Target lemma: today
Target surface form: today
Context:
When their changes are completed, and after they have worked up a sweat, ringers often skip off to the local pub, leaving worship for others below. This does not sit well with some clerics. With membership of the Church of England steadily dwindling, strong-willed vicars are pressing equally strong-willed and often non-religious ringers to attend services. Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon, got so fed up with ringers who didn't attend service he sacked the entire band; the ringers promptly set up a picket line in protest. "They were a self-perpetuating club that treated the tower as sort of a separate premises, "the Vicar Hummerstone says. An entirely new band rings <t>today</t> at Great Torrington, several of whom are members of the congregation. But there still are not enough ringers to ring more than six of the eight bells.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=today%1:28:00:: | definition=the present time or age | examples=the world of today; today we have computers
2. sense_key=today%1:28:01:: | definition=the day that includes the present moment (as opposed to yesterday or tomorrow) | examples=Today is beautiful; did you see today's newspaper?

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

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

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

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the target word and context:**
    *   Target word: "today"
    *   Context sentence: "An entirely new band rings <t>today</t> at Great Torrington, several of whom are members of the congregation."
    *   Surrounding text: The passage discusses the challenges of maintaining a local church choir/band (ringers) in Great Torrington, Devon. It mentions past conflicts, dwindling membership, and the need for new participants.

2.  **Analyze the candidate senses:**
    *   Sense 1: `today%1:28:00:: | definition=the present time or age | examples=the world of today; today we have computers` (Focuses on the general era or current period.)
    *   Sense 2: `today%1:28:01:: | definition=the day that includes the present moment (as opposed to yesterday or tomorrow) | examples=Today is beautiful; did you see today's newspaper?` (Focuses specifically on the current 24-hour period/date.)

3.  **Determine the meaning in context:**
    *   "An entirely new band rings today at Great Torrington..."
    *   The verb "rings" (in this context, performing the service) is tied to a specific event happening on a specific date. The context is about a scheduled performance or service.
    *   The meaning required is "on this specific day."

4.  **Compare context meaning to senses:**
    *   Sense 1 (present time/age) is too broad. It would imply the band is representative of the modern era, which is not the intended meaning.
    *   Sense 2 (the day that includes the present moment) perfectly matches the usage of "today" referring to the specific date of the performance.

5.  **Select the best sense:** Sense 2.

6.  **Format the output:** The instructions require a JSON object with the sense index. Since the provided candidates are numbered 1 and 2, the index is 2. (Wait, the instructions say "Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}". I must ensure I use the correct index based on the provided list, which is 2.)

*Self-Correction/Review:* The prompt asks me to return the index corresponding to the chosen sense. Sense 2 is the correct choice. I will use the index 2.


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

[User]
Target lemma: member
Target surface form: members
Context:
When their changes are completed, and after they have worked up a sweat, ringers often skip off to the local pub, leaving worship for others below. This does not sit well with some clerics. With membership of the Church of England steadily dwindling, strong-willed vicars are pressing equally strong-willed and often non-religious ringers to attend services. Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon, got so fed up with ringers who didn't attend service he sacked the entire band; the ringers promptly set up a picket line in protest. "They were a self-perpetuating club that treated the tower as sort of a separate premises, "the Vicar Hummerstone says. An entirely new band rings today at Great Torrington, several of whom are <t>members</t> of the congregation. But there still are not enough ringers to ring more than six of the eight bells.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=member%1:18:00:: | definition=one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization) | synonyms=fellow member | examples=only members will be admitted; a member of the faculty
2. sense_key=member%1:24:00:: | definition=anything that belongs to a set or class | examples=snakes are members of the class Reptilia; members of the opposite sex
3. sense_key=member%1:08:00:: | definition=an external body part that projects from the body | synonyms=extremity, appendage | examples=it is important to keep the extremities warm
4. sense_key=member%1:14:00:: | definition=an organization that is a member of another organization (especially a state that belongs to a group of nations) | examples=the library was a member of the interlibrary loan association; Canada is a member of the United Nations
5. sense_key=member%1:08:01:: | definition=the male organ of copulation (`member' is a euphemism) | synonyms=penis, phallus

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 "members" (plural of "member") based on the provided context.

Context snippet: "An entirely new band rings today at Great Torrington, several of whom are <t>members</t> of the congregation."

Target word: members
Contextual phrase: "members of the congregation"

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=member%1:18:00:: | definition=one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization) | synonyms=fellow member | examples=only members will be admitted; a member of the faculty
2. sense_key=member%1:24:00:: | definition=anything that belongs to a set or class | examples=snakes are members of the class Reptilia; members of the opposite sex
3. sense_key=member%1:08:00:: | definition=an external body part that projects from the body | synonyms=extremity, appendage | examples=it is important to keep the extremities warm
4. sense_key=member%1:14:00:: | definition=an organization that is a member of another organization (especially a state that belongs to a group of nations) | examples=the library was a member of the interlibrary loan association; Canada is a member of the United Nations
5. sense_key=member%1:08:01:: | definition=the male organ of copulation (`member' is a euphemism) | synonyms=penis, phallus

Analysis:
The phrase is "members of the congregation."
A congregation is a group of people (a social group, typically religious).
"Members of the congregation" refers to individuals who belong to that group.

Let's evaluate the senses:
1. sense_key=member%1:18:00: Definition is "one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)". This perfectly matches "members of the congregation."
2. sense_key=member%1:24:00: Definition is "anything that belongs to a set or class." This is too abstract and doesn't fit the human context of a congregation.
3. sense_key=member%1:08:00: Definition is "an external body part." Incorrect.
4. sense_key=member%1:14:00: Definition is "an organization that is a member of another organization." Incorrect (the members are people, not organizations).
5. sense_key=member%1:08:01: Definition is "the male organ of copulation." Incorrect.

Sense 1 is the clear and 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: congregation
Target surface form: congregation
Context:
When their changes are completed, and after they have worked up a sweat, ringers often skip off to the local pub, leaving worship for others below. This does not sit well with some clerics. With membership of the Church of England steadily dwindling, strong-willed vicars are pressing equally strong-willed and often non-religious ringers to attend services. Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon, got so fed up with ringers who didn't attend service he sacked the entire band; the ringers promptly set up a picket line in protest. "They were a self-perpetuating club that treated the tower as sort of a separate premises, "the Vicar Hummerstone says. An entirely new band rings today at Great Torrington, several of whom are members of the <t>congregation</t>. But there still are not enough ringers to ring more than six of the eight bells.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=congregation%1:14:00:: | definition=a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church | synonyms=fold, faithful
2. sense_key=congregation%1:14:01:: | definition=an assemblage of people or animals or things collected together | examples=a congregation of children pleaded for his autograph; a great congregation of birds flew over
3. sense_key=congregation%1:04:00:: | definition=the act of congregating | synonyms=congregating

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 "congregation" based on the provided context and candidate senses.

Context analysis:
The text discusses ringers (people who ring bells in a church tower) and the challenges of maintaining attendance at services.
"...An entirely new band rings today at Great Torrington, several of whom are members of the <t>congregation</t>. But there still are not enough ringers to ring more than six of the eight bells."

The word "congregation" refers to a group of people who are members of the church/parish, specifically those who attend services, as the context is about church attendance and dwindling membership.

Candidate senses:
1. `sense_key=congregation%1:14:00:: | definition=a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church | synonyms=fold, faithful`
   This definition perfectly matches the context of a church setting and membership.

2. `sense_key=congregation%1:14:01:: | definition=an assemblage of people or animals or things collected together | examples=a congregation of children pleaded for his autograph; a great congregation of birds flew over`
   This is a general sense of gathering, but sense 1 is much more specific and appropriate given the religious context.

3. `sense_key=congregation%1:04:00:: | definition=the act of congregating | synonyms=congregating`
   This is the gerund/action sense (the act of gathering), not the noun referring to the group itself.

Conclusion:
Sense 1 is the best fit because the context is explicitly about church services, vicars, and dwindling membership, making the specific religious/parish group definition accurate.


[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: still
Target surface form: still
Context:
This does not sit well with some clerics. With membership of the Church of England steadily dwindling, strong-willed vicars are pressing equally strong-willed and often non-religious ringers to attend services. Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon, got so fed up with ringers who didn't attend service he sacked the entire band; the ringers promptly set up a picket line in protest. "They were a self-perpetuating club that treated the tower as sort of a separate premises, "the Vicar Hummerstone says. An entirely new band rings today at Great Torrington, several of whom are members of the congregation. But there <t>still</t> are not enough ringers to ring more than six of the eight bells. At St. Mary's Church in Ilminster, Somerset, the bells have fallen silent following a dust-up over church attendance.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=still%4:02:01:: | definition=with reference to action or condition; without change, interruption, or cessation | examples=it's still warm outside; will you still love me when we're old and grey?
2. sense_key=still%4:02:04:: | definition=despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession) | synonyms=however, nevertheless, withal, yet, all the same, even so | examples=although I'm a little afraid, however I'd like to try it; while we disliked each other, nevertheless we agreed
3. sense_key=still%4:02:00:: | definition=to a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons | synonyms=even, yet | examples=looked sick and felt even worse; an even (or still) more interesting problem
4. sense_key=still%4:02:02:: | definition=without moving or making a sound | synonyms=stock-still | examples=he sat still as a statue; time stood still

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 "still" in the given context.

Context: "But there <t>still</t> are not enough ringers to ring more than six of the eight bells. At St. Mary's Church in Ilminster, Somerset, the bells have fallen silent following a dust-up over church attendance."

Target word: still

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=still%4:02:01:: | definition=with reference to action or condition; without change, interruption, or cessation | examples=it's still warm outside; will you still love me when we're old and grey? (Meaning: continuing to be)
2. sense_key=still%4:02:04:: | definition=despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession) | synonyms=however, nevertheless, withal, yet, all the same, even so | examples=although I'm a little afraid, however I'd like to try it; while we disliked each other, nevertheless we agreed (Meaning: contrast/concession)
3. sense_key=still%4:02:00:: | definition=to a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons | synonyms=even, yet | examples=looked sick and felt even worse; an even (or still) more interesting problem (Meaning: intensification)
4. sense_key=still%4:02:02:: | definition=without moving or making a sound | synonyms=stock-still | examples=he sat still as a statue; time stood still (Meaning: motionless/silent)

Analysis of the context:
The sentence is: "But there still are not enough ringers to ring more than six of the eight bells."
The preceding context discusses the problem of dwindling membership and the difficulty in finding enough ringers. The word "But" introduces a contrast or continuation of the problem.

If "still" means (1) continuing to be, it fits: Despite the efforts/changes, the situation (lack of ringers) continues.
If "still" means (2) despite anything to the contrary, it fits: Despite the new band/efforts, the lack of ringers persists.
If "still" means (3) to a greater degree or extent, it doesn't fit grammatically or semantically here.
If "still" means (4) without moving or making a sound, it doesn't fit the meaning of the sentence (it's about quantity, not motion).

Comparing (1) and (2):
Sense 1: "without change, interruption, or cessation." (The state of having insufficient ringers continues.)
Sense 2: "despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession)." (The lack of ringers persists *in spite of* the efforts mentioned earlier.)

In this context, "But there still are not enough ringers" strongly implies that despite the efforts (new band, congregation members joining), the problem remains. This aligns perfectly with the meaning of "nevertheless" or "yet," which is the core of Sense 2.

Let's check the usage of Sense 2: "while we disliked each other, nevertheless we agreed." Here, "still" functions similarly to "nevertheless" or "yet," emphasizing that the negative outcome persists despite mitigating factors.

Therefore, Sense 2 is the best fit.

Final check:
Context: "But there still are not enough ringers..."
Meaning: Despite the efforts/changes, the number of ringers is still insufficient.
Sense 2 definition: "despite anything to the contrary." (Matches)


[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: ringer
Target surface form: ringers
Context:
This does not sit well with some clerics. With membership of the Church of England steadily dwindling, strong-willed vicars are pressing equally strong-willed and often non-religious ringers to attend services. Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon, got so fed up with ringers who didn't attend service he sacked the entire band; the ringers promptly set up a picket line in protest. "They were a self-perpetuating club that treated the tower as sort of a separate premises, "the Vicar Hummerstone says. An entirely new band rings today at Great Torrington, several of whom are members of the congregation. But there still are not enough <t>ringers</t> to ring more than six of the eight bells. At St. Mary's Church in Ilminster, Somerset, the bells have fallen silent following a dust-up over church attendance.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=ringer%1:18:02:: | definition=a person who rings church bells (as for summoning the congregation) | synonyms=toller, bell ringer
2. sense_key=ringer%1:18:01:: | definition=a person who is almost identical to another | synonyms=dead ringer, clone
3. sense_key=ringer%1:18:00:: | definition=a contestant entered in a competition under false pretenses
4. sense_key=ringer%1:04:00:: | definition=(horseshoes) the successful throw of a horseshoe or quoit so as to encircle a stake or peg

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 "ringers" based on the provided context.

Target lemma: ringer
Target surface form: ringers
Context: "With membership of the Church of England steadily dwindling, strong-willed vicars are pressing equally strong-willed and often non-religious ringers to attend services. Two years ago, the Rev. Jeremy Hummerstone, vicar of Great Torrington, Devon, got so fed up with ringers who didn't attend service he sacked the entire band; the ringers promptly set up a picket line in protest. 'They were a self-perpetuating club that treated the tower as sort of a separate premises,' the Vicar Hummerstone says. An entirely new band rings today at Great Torrington, several of whom are members of the congregation. But there still are not enough <t>ringers</t> to ring more than six of the eight bells. At St. Mary's Church in Ilminster, Somerset, the bells have fallen silent following a dust-up over church attendance."

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=ringer%1:18:02:: | definition=a person who rings church bells (as for summoning the congregation) | synonyms=toller, bell ringer
2. sense_key=ringer%1:18:01:: | definition=a person who is almost identical to another | synonyms=dead ringer, clone
3. sense_key=ringer%1:18:00:: | definition=a contestant entered in a competition under false pretenses
4. sense_key=ringer%1:04:00:: | definition=(horseshoes) the successful throw of a horseshoe or quoit so as to encircle a stake or peg

Analysis of the context:
1. The context discusses the Church of England, vicars, services, and church attendance.
2. The word "ringers" is associated with "attend services," "sacked the entire band," "picket line," and "ring more than six of the eight bells."
3. The phrase "ring more than six of the eight bells" strongly suggests the activity of ringing bells.

Matching with senses:
Sense 1: "a person who rings church bells (as for summoning the congregation)" - This perfectly matches the context (church, bells, band, services). Synonyms include "bell ringer."
Sense 2: "a person who is almost identical to another" - No evidence of resemblance in the text.
Sense 3: "a contestant entered in a competition under false pretenses" - No evidence of cheating or competitions.
Sense 4: "(horseshoes) the successful throw of a horseshoe or quoit..." - This refers to a throw, not a person, and is unrelated to the church context.

Conclusion: Sense 1 is the correct and best fit.