[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: open
Target surface form: opened
Context:
Mr. Quinlan, 30 years old, knew he carried a damaged gene, having lost an eye to the rare tumor when he was only two months old -- after his mother had suffered the same fate when she was a baby. Because of the isolation of the retinoblastoma tumor-suppressor gene, it became possible last January to find out what threat the Quinlan baby faced. A test using new "genetic probes "showed that little Will Quinlan had not inherited a damaged retinoblastoma supressor gene and, therefore, faced no more risk than other children of developing the rare cancer. "It made our New Year, "says Mr. Quinlan. This test was the first to predict reliably whether an individual could expect to develop cancer. Equally important, the initial discovery of the gene that controls retinal cell growth, made by a Boston doctor named Thaddeus Dryja, has <t>opened</t> a field of cancer study, which in recent months has exploded. "It turns out that studying a tragic but uncommon tumor made possible some fundamental insights about the most basic workings of cancer, "says Samuel Broder, director of the National Cancer Institute.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=open%2:35:00:: | definition=cause to open or to become open | synonyms=open up | examples=Mary opened the car door
2. sense_key=open%2:41:00:: | definition=start to operate or function or cause to start operating or functioning | synonyms=open up | examples=open a business
3. sense_key=open%2:35:06:: | definition=become open | synonyms=open up | examples=The door opened
4. sense_key=open%2:41:01:: | definition=begin or set in action, of meetings, speeches, recitals, etc. | examples=He opened the meeting with a long speech
5. sense_key=open%2:35:08:: | definition=spread out or open from a closed or folded state | synonyms=unfold, spread, spread out | examples=open the map; spread your arms
6. sense_key=open%2:30:00:: | definition=make available | synonyms=open up | examples=This opens up new possibilities
7. sense_key=open%2:30:01:: | definition=become available | synonyms=open up | examples=an opportunity opened up
8. sense_key=open%2:42:00:: | definition=have an opening or passage or outlet | examples=The bedrooms open into the hall
9. sense_key=open%2:33:00:: | definition=make the opening move | examples=Kasparov opened with a standard opening
10. sense_key=open%2:40:04:: | definition=afford access to | synonyms=afford, give | examples=the door opens to the patio; The French doors give onto a terrace
11. sense_key=open%2:39:10:: | definition=display the contents of a file or start an application as on a computer

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 "opened" (past tense of "open") in the given context.

Context: "Equally important, the initial discovery of the gene that controls retinal cell growth, made by a Boston doctor named Thaddeus Dryja, has opened a field of cancer study, which in recent months has exploded."

Target word: opened (meaning 'has opened' in the context).

The phrase is "opened a field of cancer study". This suggests that the discovery initiated, started, or made possible this field of study.

Let's analyze the candidate senses:

1. **sense_key=open%2:35:00:: | definition=cause to open or to become open | synonyms=open up | examples=Mary opened the car door** (Physical opening) - Unlikely for "a field of study".
2. **sense_key=open%2:41:00:: | definition=start to operate or function or cause to start operating or functioning | synonyms=open up | examples=open a business** (Starting an operation/function) - Plausible, as a field of study starts functioning/existing.
3. **sense_key=open%2:35:06:: | definition=become open | synonyms=open up | examples=The door opened** (Intransitive state change) - Incorrect, the subject (discovery) is causing the opening.
4. **sense_key=open%2:41:01:: | definition=begin or set in action, of meetings, speeches, recitals, etc.** (Formal commencement) - Too specific (meetings, speeches).
5. **sense_key=open%2:35:08:: | definition=spread out or open from a closed or folded state | synonyms=unfold, spread, spread out | examples=open the map; spread your arms** (Physical spreading) - Unlikely.
6. **sense_key=open%2:30:00:: | definition=make available | synonyms=open up | examples=This opens up new possibilities** (Making available/creating opportunity) - Highly relevant. "Opened a field of study" means it made the field available or possible.
7. **sense_key=open%2:30:01:: | definition=become available | synonyms=open up | examples=an opportunity opened up** (Intransitive availability) - Incorrect (the discovery is the agent).
8. **sense_key=open%2:42:00:: | definition=have an opening or passage or outlet | examples=The bedrooms open into the hall** (Physical passage) - Unlikely.
9. **sense_key=open%2:33:00:: | definition=make the opening move** (Strategy/game) - Unlikely.
10. **sense_key=open%2:40:04:: | definition=afford access to | synonyms=afford, give | examples=the door opens to the patio; The French doors give onto a terrace** (Providing access) - Plausible, similar to sense 6.
11. **sense_key=open%2:39:10:: | definition=display the contents of a file or start an application as on a computer** (Computer action) - Irrelevant.

Comparing the best candidates:
*   Sense 2 (start to operate/function): "Opened a field of study" means it started functioning as a field.
*   Sense 6 (make available): "Opened a field of study" means it created or made possible this field.
*   Sense 10 (afford access to): "Opened a field of study" means it provided access to this field.

Sense 6 ("make available") and Sense 2 ("start to operate/function") are the closest conceptual matches for abstract concepts like "fields of study."

The phrase "opened a field of study" is a common idiom meaning that the discovery created a new area of research or possibility. This aligns perfectly with the definition of Sense 6: "make available" (e.g., "opens up new possibilities").

Let's check Sense 2 again: "start to operate or function." While a field starts functioning, "make available" (Sense 6) captures the sense of *creation* or *possibility* better in this context, especially when paired with the subsequent clause: "which in recent months has exploded." The discovery didn't just start; it created a new, expansive area.

Sense 6: definition=make available. This is the strongest fit.

I will select Sense 6.


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: cancer
Target surface form: cancer
Context:
Mr. Quinlan, 30 years old, knew he carried a damaged gene, having lost an eye to the rare tumor when he was only two months old -- after his mother had suffered the same fate when she was a baby. Because of the isolation of the retinoblastoma tumor-suppressor gene, it became possible last January to find out what threat the Quinlan baby faced. A test using new "genetic probes "showed that little Will Quinlan had not inherited a damaged retinoblastoma supressor gene and, therefore, faced no more risk than other children of developing the rare cancer. "It made our New Year, "says Mr. Quinlan. This test was the first to predict reliably whether an individual could expect to develop cancer. Equally important, the initial discovery of the gene that controls retinal cell growth, made by a Boston doctor named Thaddeus Dryja, has opened a field of <t>cancer</t> study, which in recent months has exploded. "It turns out that studying a tragic but uncommon tumor made possible some fundamental insights about the most basic workings of cancer, "says Samuel Broder, director of the National Cancer Institute.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=cancer%1:26:00:: | definition=any malignant growth or tumor caused by abnormal and uncontrolled cell division; it may spread to other parts of the body through the lymphatic system or the blood stream | synonyms=malignant neoplastic disease
2. sense_key=cancer%1:18:00:: | definition=(astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Cancer | synonyms=Crab
3. sense_key=cancer%1:17:00:: | definition=a small zodiacal constellation in the northern hemisphere; between Leo and Gemini
4. sense_key=cancer%1:15:00:: | definition=the fourth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about June 21 to July 22 | synonyms=Cancer the Crab, Crab
5. sense_key=cancer%1:05:00:: | definition=type genus of the family Cancridae | synonyms=genus Cancer

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:
Thinking Process:

1.  **Analyze the Target Word and Context:**
    *   Target lemma: cancer
    *   Target surface form: cancer
    *   Context snippet: "...the initial discovery of the gene that controls retinal cell growth, made by a Boston doctor named Thaddeus Dryja, has opened a field of <t>cancer</t> study, which in recent months has exploded. "It turns out that studying a tragic but uncommon tumor made possible some fundamental insights about the most basic workings of cancer, "says Samuel Broder, director of the National Cancer Institute."
    *   Surrounding clues: "retinal cell growth," "tumor," "National Cancer Institute," "fundamental insights about the most basic workings of cancer."

2.  **Analyze the Candidate Senses:**
    *   1. `cancer%1:26:00`: | definition=any malignant growth or tumor caused by abnormal and uncontrolled cell division; it may spread to other parts of the body through the lymphatic system or the blood stream | synonyms=malignant neoplastic disease. (Relates to disease/tumor.)
    *   2. `cancer%1:18:00`: | definition=(astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Cancer | synonyms=Crab. (Relates to astrology/birth sign.)
    *   3. `cancer%1:17:00`: | definition=a small zodiacal constellation in the northern hemisphere; between Leo and Gemini. (Relates to astronomy/constellation.)
    *   4. `cancer%1:15:00`: | definition=the fourth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about June 21 to July 22 | synonyms=Cancer the Crab, Crab. (Relates to astrology/zodiac sign.)
    *   5. `cancer%1:05:00`: | definition=type genus of the family Cancridae | synonyms=genus Cancer. (Relates to biology/taxonomy, specifically crustaceans.)

3.  **Match Context to Senses:**
    *   The context discusses "tumor," "retinal cell growth," "National Cancer Institute," and "basic workings of cancer." This is clearly a medical/biological context.
    *   Senses 2, 3, 4, and 5 are related to astrology or zoology/taxonomy (Crab/Constellation/Zodiac/Genus). These are irrelevant to the discussion of tumors and cell growth.
    *   Sense 1 defines cancer as "any malignant growth or tumor caused by abnormal and uncontrolled cell division." This perfectly matches the medical context provided by the surrounding text (tumor, cell growth, National Cancer Institute).

4.  **Select the Best Sense:**
    *   Sense 1 is the definitive match.

5.  **Format the Output:**
    *   The instruction requires returning only a JSON object with the sense index. (Index 1).

currency: USD

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

[User]
Target lemma: recent
Target surface form: recent
Context:
Mr. Quinlan, 30 years old, knew he carried a damaged gene, having lost an eye to the rare tumor when he was only two months old -- after his mother had suffered the same fate when she was a baby. Because of the isolation of the retinoblastoma tumor-suppressor gene, it became possible last January to find out what threat the Quinlan baby faced. A test using new "genetic probes "showed that little Will Quinlan had not inherited a damaged retinoblastoma supressor gene and, therefore, faced no more risk than other children of developing the rare cancer. "It made our New Year, "says Mr. Quinlan. This test was the first to predict reliably whether an individual could expect to develop cancer. Equally important, the initial discovery of the gene that controls retinal cell growth, made by a Boston doctor named Thaddeus Dryja, has opened a field of cancer study, which in <t>recent</t> months has exploded. "It turns out that studying a tragic but uncommon tumor made possible some fundamental insights about the most basic workings of cancer, "says Samuel Broder, director of the National Cancer Institute.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=recent%5:00:00:new:00 | definition=new | examples=recent graduates; a recent addition to the house
2. sense_key=recent%5:00:00:past:00 | definition=of the immediate past or just previous to the present time | synonyms=late | examples=a late development; their late quarrel

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 "recent" in the provided context.

Context snippet: "Equally important, the initial discovery of the gene that controls retinal cell growth, made by a Boston doctor named Thaddeus Dryja, has opened a field of cancer study, which in <t>recent</t> months has exploded."

Target word: recent

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=recent%5:00:00:new:00 | definition=new | examples=recent graduates; a recent addition to the house
2. sense_key=recent%5:00:00:past:00 | definition=of the immediate past or just previous to the present time | synonyms=late | examples=a late development; their late quarrel

Analysis:
The phrase is "in recent months". This refers to a period of time leading up to the present moment. The field of cancer study "has exploded" during this time.

Sense 1 (new): While "new" can relate to recentness, this sense often emphasizes novelty (e.g., a new addition, a new graduate).
Sense 2 (past): This sense specifically means "of the immediate past or just previous to the present time." This perfectly matches the temporal usage in "recent months."

Conclusion: 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: month
Target surface form: months
Context:
Mr. Quinlan, 30 years old, knew he carried a damaged gene, having lost an eye to the rare tumor when he was only two months old -- after his mother had suffered the same fate when she was a baby. Because of the isolation of the retinoblastoma tumor-suppressor gene, it became possible last January to find out what threat the Quinlan baby faced. A test using new "genetic probes "showed that little Will Quinlan had not inherited a damaged retinoblastoma supressor gene and, therefore, faced no more risk than other children of developing the rare cancer. "It made our New Year, "says Mr. Quinlan. This test was the first to predict reliably whether an individual could expect to develop cancer. Equally important, the initial discovery of the gene that controls retinal cell growth, made by a Boston doctor named Thaddeus Dryja, has opened a field of cancer study, which in recent <t>months</t> has exploded. "It turns out that studying a tragic but uncommon tumor made possible some fundamental insights about the most basic workings of cancer, "says Samuel Broder, director of the National Cancer Institute.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=month%1:28:01:: | definition=one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year | synonyms=calendar month | examples=he paid the bill last month
2. sense_key=month%1:28:00:: | definition=a time unit of approximately 30 days | examples=he was given a month to pay the bill

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:
The user wants me to perform Word Sense Disambiguation (WSD) for the target word "months" (plural of "month") based on the provided context.

Target lemma: month
Target surface form: months
Context snippet: "Equally important, the initial discovery of the gene that controls retinal cell growth, made by a Boston doctor named Thaddeus Dryja, has opened a field of cancer study, which in recent <t>months</t> has exploded."

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=month%1:28:01:: | definition=one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year | synonyms=calendar month | examples=he paid the bill last month
2. sense_key=month%1:28:00:: | definition=a time unit of approximately 30 days | examples=he was given a month to pay the bill

Analysis of the context:
The phrase is "in recent months has exploded."
"Exploded" here refers to the growth or expansion of a field of cancer study.
The phrase "in recent months" indicates a period of time leading up to the present, suggesting a duration or a recent span of time.

Evaluation of senses:
1. sense_key=month%1:28:01 (Calendar division): While "months" are calendar divisions, the usage "in recent months" usually refers to a period of time (a duration) rather than specific calendar divisions (like "in January").
2. sense_key=month%1:28:00 (Time unit of ~30 days): This sense refers to a general unit of time used to measure duration. "In recent months" fits perfectly here, meaning "over the last few months (a duration)."

Conclusion: Sense 2, referring to a general time unit/duration, is the best fit for "in recent months has exploded."

The instructions require returning a JSON object with the sense index. Since the candidates are numbered 1 and 2, I will use those indices.

Sense 1 corresponds to index 1.
Sense 2 corresponds to index 2.

The best sense is 2.


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

[User]
Target lemma: explode
Target surface form: exploded
Context:
Mr. Quinlan, 30 years old, knew he carried a damaged gene, having lost an eye to the rare tumor when he was only two months old -- after his mother had suffered the same fate when she was a baby. Because of the isolation of the retinoblastoma tumor-suppressor gene, it became possible last January to find out what threat the Quinlan baby faced. A test using new "genetic probes "showed that little Will Quinlan had not inherited a damaged retinoblastoma supressor gene and, therefore, faced no more risk than other children of developing the rare cancer. "It made our New Year, "says Mr. Quinlan. This test was the first to predict reliably whether an individual could expect to develop cancer. Equally important, the initial discovery of the gene that controls retinal cell growth, made by a Boston doctor named Thaddeus Dryja, has opened a field of cancer study, which in recent months has <t>exploded</t>. "It turns out that studying a tragic but uncommon tumor made possible some fundamental insights about the most basic workings of cancer, "says Samuel Broder, director of the National Cancer Institute.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=explode%2:30:01:: | definition=cause to burst with a violent release of energy | synonyms=detonate, blow up, set off | examples=We exploded the nuclear bomb
2. sense_key=explode%2:30:00:: | definition=burst outward, usually with noise | synonyms=burst | examples=The champagne bottle exploded
3. sense_key=explode%2:31:00:: | definition=show a violent emotional reaction | examples=The boss exploded when he heard of the resignation of the secretary
4. sense_key=explode%2:30:03:: | definition=be unleashed; emerge with violence or noise | synonyms=burst forth, break loose | examples=His anger exploded
5. sense_key=explode%2:35:00:: | definition=destroy by exploding | examples=The enemy exploded the bridge
6. sense_key=explode%2:32:02:: | definition=cause to burst as a result of air pressure; of stop consonants like /p/, /t/, and /k/
7. sense_key=explode%2:32:00:: | definition=drive from the stage by noisy disapproval
8. sense_key=explode%2:31:01:: | definition=show (a theory or claim) to be baseless, or refute and make obsolete
9. sense_key=explode%2:30:04:: | definition=burst and release energy as through a violent chemical or physical reaction | synonyms=detonate, blow up | examples=the bomb detonated at noon; The Molotov cocktail exploded
10. sense_key=explode%2:30:02:: | definition=increase rapidly and in an uncontrolled manner | synonyms=irrupt | examples=The population of India is exploding; The island's rodent population irrupted

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 "exploded" (the past tense of "explode") based on the provided context.

Context:
"...has opened a field of cancer study, which in recent months has <t>exploded</t>."

Target word: exploded (in the context of "a field of cancer study").

Candidate senses analysis:
1. sense_key=explode%2:30:01:: | definition=cause to burst with a violent release of energy | synonyms=detonate, blow up | Examples relate to bombs. (Physical explosion)
2. sense_key=explode%2:30:00:: | definition=burst outward, usually with noise | synonyms=burst | Examples relate to champagne bottles. (Physical explosion)
3. sense_key=explode%2:31:00:: | definition=show a violent emotional reaction | Examples relate to anger. (Emotional reaction)
4. sense_key=explode%2:30:03:: | definition=be unleashed; emerge with violence or noise | synonyms=burst forth, break loose | Examples relate to anger. (Emotional/sudden emergence)
5. sense_key=explode%2:35:00:: | definition=destroy by exploding | Examples relate to military action. (Physical destruction)
6. sense_key=explode%2:32:02:: | definition=cause to burst as a result of air pressure; of stop consonants like /p/, /t/, and /k/ | (Phonetics/Linguistics)
7. sense_key=explode%2:32:00:: | definition=drive from the stage by noisy disapproval | (Theatrical)
8. sense_key=explode%2:31:01:: | definition=show (a theory or claim) to be baseless, or refute and make obsolete | (Refutation)
9. sense_key=explode%2:30:04:: | definition=burst and release energy as through a violent chemical or physical reaction | synonyms=detonate, blow up | Examples relate to bombs/chemicals. (Physical explosion)
10. sense_key=explode%2:30:02:: | definition=increase rapidly and in an uncontrolled manner | synonyms=irrupt | Examples relate to population growth. (Rapid growth/increase)

Evaluation:
The context is about "a field of cancer study." When a field of study, research, or interest "explodes," it means it has grown very quickly, become highly active, or expanded dramatically.

Sense 1, 2, 5, 9 are physical explosions (bombs, bottles). Incorrect.
Sense 3, 4 are emotional reactions. Incorrect.
Sense 6, 7 are technical/theatrical. Incorrect.
Sense 8 is refutation. Incorrect.
Sense 10: definition=increase rapidly and in an uncontrolled manner; synonyms=irrupt; examples=The population of India is exploding. This perfectly matches the metaphorical use of "exploding" to describe the rapid growth of a field of study.

Therefore, sense_key=explode%2:30:02 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: turn_out
Target surface form: turns out
Context:
Because of the isolation of the retinoblastoma tumor-suppressor gene, it became possible last January to find out what threat the Quinlan baby faced. A test using new "genetic probes "showed that little Will Quinlan had not inherited a damaged retinoblastoma supressor gene and, therefore, faced no more risk than other children of developing the rare cancer. "It made our New Year, "says Mr. Quinlan. This test was the first to predict reliably whether an individual could expect to develop cancer. Equally important, the initial discovery of the gene that controls retinal cell growth, made by a Boston doctor named Thaddeus Dryja, has opened a field of cancer study, which in recent months has exploded. "It <t>turns out</t> that studying a tragic but uncommon tumor made possible some fundamental insights about the most basic workings of cancer, "says Samuel Broder, director of the National Cancer Institute. "All this may not be obvious to the public, which is concerned about advances in treatment, but I am convinced this basic research will begin showing results there soon. "

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=turn_out%2:42:00:: | definition=be shown or be found to be | synonyms=prove, turn up | examples=She proved to be right; The medicine turned out to save her life
2. sense_key=turn_out%2:42:01:: | definition=prove to be in the result or end | examples=It turns out that he was right
3. sense_key=turn_out%2:36:01:: | definition=produce quickly or regularly, usually with machinery | examples=This factory turns out saws
4. sense_key=turn_out%2:42:02:: | definition=result or end | synonyms=come out | examples=How will the game turn out?
5. sense_key=turn_out%2:30:00:: | definition=come, usually in answer to an invitation or summons | examples=How many people turned out that evening?
6. sense_key=turn_out%2:36:00:: | definition=bring forth, | synonyms=bear | examples=The apple tree bore delicious apples this year; The unidentified plant bore gorgeous flowers
7. sense_key=turn_out%2:35:00:: | definition=put out or expel from a place | synonyms=eject, chuck out, exclude, turf out, boot out | examples=The unruly student was excluded from the game
8. sense_key=turn_out%2:41:03:: | definition=come and gather for a public event | examples=Hundreds of thousands turned out for the anti-war rally in New York
9. sense_key=turn_out%2:40:03:: | definition=outfit or equip, as with accessories | examples=The actors were turned out lavishly
10. sense_key=turn_out%2:38:00:: | definition=turn outward | synonyms=splay, spread out, rotate | examples=These birds can splay out their toes; ballet dancers can rotate their legs out by 90 degrees
11. sense_key=turn_out%2:35:01:: | definition=cause to stop operating by disengaging a switch | synonyms=switch off, cut, turn off | examples=Turn off the stereo, please; cut the engine
12. sense_key=turn_out%2:29:00:: | definition=get up and out of bed | synonyms=get up, arise, uprise, rise | examples=I get up at 7 A.M. every day; They rose early

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 phrase "turns out" in the given context.
The target lemma is "turn_out".
The context sentence is: "It <t>turns out</t> that studying a tragic but uncommon tumor made possible some fundamental insights about the most basic workings of cancer, "says Samuel Broder, director of the National Cancer Institute."

The phrase "It turns out that..." is a common idiomatic expression meaning that something is discovered or revealed to be true after investigation or time.

Let's examine the candidate senses:

1. **sense_key=turn_out%2:42:00:: | definition=be shown or be found to be | synonyms=prove, turn up | examples=She proved to be right; The medicine turned out to save her life**
   * This matches the meaning of "It turns out that..." (i.e., it is found to be true).

2. **sense_key=turn_out%2:42:01:: | definition=prove to be in the result or end | examples=It turns out that he was right**
   * This is also a very strong match. The example provided ("It turns out that he was right") is identical in structure and meaning to the context ("It turns out that studying... made possible some fundamental insights").

3. **sense_key=turn_out%2:36:01:: | definition=produce quickly or regularly, usually with machinery | synonyms= | examples=This factory turns out saws**
   * Incorrect. (Manufacturing)

4. **sense_key=turn_out%2:42:02:: | definition=result or end | synonyms=come out | examples=How will the game turn out?**
   * Incorrect. (Outcome of an event)

5. **sense_key=turn_out%2:30:00:: | definition=come, usually in answer to an invitation or summons | examples=How many people turned out that evening?**
   * Incorrect. (Attendance)

6. **sense_key=turn_out%2:36:00:: | definition=bring forth, | synonyms=bear | examples=The apple tree bore delicious apples this year; The unidentified plant bore gorgeous flowers**
   * Incorrect. (Bearing fruit/offspring)

7. **sense_key=turn_out%2:35:00:: | definition=put out or expel from a place | synonyms=eject, chuck out, exclude, turf out, boot out | examples=The unruly student was excluded from the game**
   * Incorrect. (Expulsion)

8. **sense_key=turn_out%2:41:03:: | definition=come and gather for a public event | examples=Hundreds of thousands turned out for the anti-war rally in New York**
   * Incorrect. (Attendance)

9. **sense_key=turn_out%2:40:03:: | definition=outfit or equip, as with accessories | examples=The actors were turned out lavishly**
   * Incorrect. (Dressing up)

10. **sense_key=turn_out%2:38:00:: | definition=turn outward | synonyms=splay, spread out, rotate | examples=These birds can splay out their toes; ballet dancers can rotate their legs out by 90 degrees**
    * Incorrect. (Directional movement)

11. **sense_key=turn_out%2:35:01:: | definition=cause to stop operating by disengaging a switch | synonyms=switch off, cut, turn off | examples=Turn off the stereo, please; cut the engine**
    * Incorrect. (Switching off)

12. **sense_key=turn_out%2:29:00:: | definition=get up and out of bed | synonyms=get up, arise, uprise, rise | examples=I get up at 7 A.M. every day; They rose early**
    * Incorrect. (Waking up)

Comparing Sense 1 and Sense 2:
Sense 1: definition=be shown or be found to be; synonyms=prove, turn up. Example: She proved to be right; The medicine turned out to save her life.
Sense 2: definition=prove to be in the result or end; examples=It turns out that he was right.

Both are highly relevant. Sense 2 specifically captures the idiomatic structure "It turns out that X," which is exactly what is used in the context ("It turns out that studying... made possible some fundamental insights"). Sense 1 is broader ("be shown or be found to be"). Since Sense 2 provides the most precise fit for the common usage pattern demonstrated in the context, I will choose Sense 2.

Context: "It turns out that studying a tragic but uncommon tumor made possible some fundamental insights..."
Sense 2: "It turns out that he was right." (Meaning: It was discovered/revealed that he was right.)

This 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: study
Target surface form: studying
Context:
Because of the isolation of the retinoblastoma tumor-suppressor gene, it became possible last January to find out what threat the Quinlan baby faced. A test using new "genetic probes "showed that little Will Quinlan had not inherited a damaged retinoblastoma supressor gene and, therefore, faced no more risk than other children of developing the rare cancer. "It made our New Year, "says Mr. Quinlan. This test was the first to predict reliably whether an individual could expect to develop cancer. Equally important, the initial discovery of the gene that controls retinal cell growth, made by a Boston doctor named Thaddeus Dryja, has opened a field of cancer study, which in recent months has exploded. "It turns out that <t>studying</t> a tragic but uncommon tumor made possible some fundamental insights about the most basic workings of cancer, "says Samuel Broder, director of the National Cancer Institute. "All this may not be obvious to the public, which is concerned about advances in treatment, but I am convinced this basic research will begin showing results there soon. "

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=study%2:31:02:: | definition=consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning | synonyms=analyze, analyse, examine, canvass, canvas | examples=analyze a sonnet by Shakespeare; analyze the evidence in a criminal trial
2. sense_key=study%2:31:03:: | definition=be a student; follow a course of study; be enrolled at an institute of learning
3. sense_key=study%2:39:00:: | definition=give careful consideration to | synonyms=consider | examples=consider the possibility of moving
4. sense_key=study%2:31:00:: | definition=be a student of a certain subject | synonyms=learn, read, take | examples=She is reading for the bar exam
5. sense_key=study%2:31:01:: | definition=learn by reading books | synonyms=hit the books | examples=He is studying geology in his room; I have an exam next week; I must hit the books now
6. sense_key=study%2:31:04:: | definition=think intently and at length, as for spiritual purposes | synonyms=meditate, contemplate | examples=He is meditating in his study

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 "studying" in the given context.
The target lemma is "study".
The target surface form is "studying".

Context:
"It turns out that <t>studying</t> a tragic but uncommon tumor made possible some fundamental insights about the most basic workings of cancer, "says Samuel Broder, director of the National Cancer Institute."

The phrase is "studying a tragic but uncommon tumor".
The context is scientific research (National Cancer Institute, cancer, tumor, fundamental insights, basic research).

Let's examine the candidate senses:

1. sense_key=study%2:31:02:: | definition=consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning | synonyms=analyze, analyse, examine, canvass, canvas | examples=analyze a sonnet by Shakespeare; analyze the evidence in a criminal trial
(This sense relates to detailed examination/analysis, which fits scientific research.)

2. sense_key=study%2:31:03:: | definition=be a student; follow a course of study; be enrolled at an institute of learning
(This relates to being a student, which is unlikely when referring to a tumor.)

3. sense_key=study%2:39:00:: | definition=give careful consideration to | synonyms=consider | examples=consider the possibility of moving
(This is a general consideration, less specific than detailed scientific analysis.)

4. sense_key=study%2:31:00:: | definition=be a student of a certain subject | synonyms=learn, read, take | examples=She is reading for the bar exam
(This relates to academic pursuit, not the act of investigating a tumor.)

5. sense_key=study%2:31:01:: | definition=learn by reading books | synonyms=hit the books | examples=He is studying geology in his room; I have an exam next week; I must hit the books now
(This relates to academic learning from texts, not experimental/observational research on a tumor.)

6. sense_key=study%2:31:04:: | definition=think intently and at length, as for spiritual purposes | synonyms=meditate, contemplate | examples=He is meditating in his study
(This relates to deep, often spiritual, contemplation, which is too narrow for scientific research.)

The context clearly indicates scientific investigation: "studying a tragic but uncommon tumor made possible some fundamental insights about the most basic workings of cancer."
This requires detailed examination and analysis of the tumor.

Sense 1: "consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning" matches the concept of scientific research/analysis perfectly.

Therefore, sense 1 is the best fit.


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

[User]
Target lemma: tragic
Target surface form: tragic
Context:
Because of the isolation of the retinoblastoma tumor-suppressor gene, it became possible last January to find out what threat the Quinlan baby faced. A test using new "genetic probes "showed that little Will Quinlan had not inherited a damaged retinoblastoma supressor gene and, therefore, faced no more risk than other children of developing the rare cancer. "It made our New Year, "says Mr. Quinlan. This test was the first to predict reliably whether an individual could expect to develop cancer. Equally important, the initial discovery of the gene that controls retinal cell growth, made by a Boston doctor named Thaddeus Dryja, has opened a field of cancer study, which in recent months has exploded. "It turns out that studying a <t>tragic</t> but uncommon tumor made possible some fundamental insights about the most basic workings of cancer, "says Samuel Broder, director of the National Cancer Institute. "All this may not be obvious to the public, which is concerned about advances in treatment, but I am convinced this basic research will begin showing results there soon. "

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=tragic%5:00:00:sad:00 | definition=very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction | synonyms=tragical | examples=a tragic face; a tragic plight
2. sense_key=tragic%3:01:00:: | definition=of or relating to or characteristic of tragedy | examples=tragic hero

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

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

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

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the target word and context:**
    *   Target word: "tragic"
    *   Context sentence: "It turns out that studying a <t>tragic</t> but uncommon tumor made possible some fundamental insights about the most basic workings of cancer, "says Samuel Broder, director of the National Cancer Institute."
    *   Surrounding context: The passage discusses research into retinoblastoma (a rare cancer), genetic probes, and the study of tumors to gain fundamental insights into cancer workings.

2.  **Analyze the candidate senses:**
    *   **Sense 1:** `tragic%5:00:00:sad:00` | definition=very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction | synonyms=tragical | examples=a tragic face; a tragic plight. (Focuses on emotional sadness/disaster.)
    *   **Sense 2:** `tragic%3:01:00` | definition=of or relating to or characteristic of tragedy | examples=tragic hero. (Focuses on the literary/dramatic genre of tragedy.)

3.  **Evaluate the fit:**
    *   The word "tragic" modifies "tumor."
    *   The context is scientific research into cancer.
    *   Does "tragic" mean "very sad" (Sense 1)? While cancer is often associated with sadness, describing a *tumor* itself as "very sad" is semantically awkward and unlikely in a scientific context, unless it refers to the fate of the patient (which is not the focus here; the focus is the *study* of the tumor).
    *   Does "tragic" mean "of or relating to tragedy" (Sense 2)? This sense relates to events that are disastrous or sorrowful. In the context of cancer research, a "tragic tumor" likely refers to a tumor that is inherently severe, life-threatening, or associated with a terrible outcome (i.e., a tumor that *causes* tragedy).

4.  **Refine the choice:**
    *   The context implies that the tumor, despite being uncommon, is significant because of the severe nature of the disease it represents (cancer/retinoblastoma).
    *   Sense 1 ("very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction") captures the inherent severity and negative outcome associated with the tumor/disease, which is a common metaphorical extension of "tragic" when applied to medical conditions.
    *   Sense 2 (literary tragedy) is clearly incorrect.

5.  **Conclusion:** Sense 1, relating to severe misfortune, grief, or destruction, is the best fit for describing a serious, life-threatening tumor in a medical/scientific context.

6.  **Format the output.** (The prompt requires returning only a JSON object with the 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: uncommon
Target surface form: uncommon
Context:
Because of the isolation of the retinoblastoma tumor-suppressor gene, it became possible last January to find out what threat the Quinlan baby faced. A test using new "genetic probes "showed that little Will Quinlan had not inherited a damaged retinoblastoma supressor gene and, therefore, faced no more risk than other children of developing the rare cancer. "It made our New Year, "says Mr. Quinlan. This test was the first to predict reliably whether an individual could expect to develop cancer. Equally important, the initial discovery of the gene that controls retinal cell growth, made by a Boston doctor named Thaddeus Dryja, has opened a field of cancer study, which in recent months has exploded. "It turns out that studying a tragic but <t>uncommon</t> tumor made possible some fundamental insights about the most basic workings of cancer, "says Samuel Broder, director of the National Cancer Institute. "All this may not be obvious to the public, which is concerned about advances in treatment, but I am convinced this basic research will begin showing results there soon. "

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=uncommon%3:00:00:: | definition=not common or ordinarily encountered; unusually great in amount or remarkable in character or kind | examples=uncommon birds; frost and floods are uncommon during these months
2. sense_key=uncommon%5:00:00:extraordinary:00 | definition=marked by an uncommon quality; especially superlative or extreme of its kind; -J.R.Lowell | synonyms=rare | examples=what is so rare as a day in June; a rare skill

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 "uncommon" in the provided context.

Context: "It turns out that studying a tragic but <t>uncommon</t> tumor made possible some fundamental insights about the most basic workings of cancer, "says Samuel Broder, director of the National Cancer Institute."

Target word: uncommon
Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=uncommon%3:00:00:: | definition=not common or ordinarily encountered; unusually great in amount or remarkable in character or kind | examples=uncommon birds; frost and floods are uncommon during these months
2. sense_key=uncommon%5:00:00:extraordinary:00 | definition=marked by an uncommon quality; especially superlative or extreme of its kind; -J.R.Lowell | synonyms=rare | examples=what is so rare as a day in June; a rare skill

Analysis:
The word "uncommon" modifies "tumor".
The context suggests that studying this tumor led to "fundamental insights about the most basic workings of cancer."
The tumor is described as "tragic but uncommon."

Let's evaluate the senses:

Sense 1: "not common or ordinarily encountered; unusually great in amount or remarkable in character or kind."
This sense covers both rarity (not common) and remarkable character. A tumor that is "uncommon" could mean it is rare, or it might be unusual in its characteristics (e.g., unusual growth pattern, unusual location).

Sense 2: "marked by an uncommon quality; especially superlative or extreme of its kind; -J.R.Lowell." Synonyms include "rare."
This sense emphasizes being exceptional or superlative.

Comparison:
The context implies that the tumor's nature (being uncommon) was significant enough to yield "fundamental insights."
If the tumor was simply rare (Sense 1, focusing on frequency), that might be the meaning.
If the tumor was unusual or exceptional in its characteristics (Sense 1, focusing on remarkable character, or Sense 2), that might also be the meaning.

However, Sense 1's definition ("not common or ordinarily encountered; unusually great in amount or remarkable in character or kind") is broader and more directly applicable to describing a specific instance (a tumor) that is noteworthy because it deviates from the norm.

Sense 2 focuses heavily on being "superlative or extreme," which might be too strong. While the tumor might be exceptional, "uncommon" often simply means "not typical" or "rare."

Given the phrase "tragic but uncommon tumor," the most natural interpretation is that this specific tumor is unusual or rare compared to typical tumors studied in cancer research, making it a unique case study.

Sense 1 captures the idea of being "not common or ordinarily encountered" (rarity) and also "remarkable in character or kind" (unusual nature), which fits the scientific context where a unique case study is valuable.

I choose Sense 1 as the best fit because it encompasses both the rarity and the unusual nature that would make studying it scientifically valuable.


[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: make
Target surface form: made
Context:
Because of the isolation of the retinoblastoma tumor-suppressor gene, it became possible last January to find out what threat the Quinlan baby faced. A test using new "genetic probes "showed that little Will Quinlan had not inherited a damaged retinoblastoma supressor gene and, therefore, faced no more risk than other children of developing the rare cancer. "It made our New Year, "says Mr. Quinlan. This test was the first to predict reliably whether an individual could expect to develop cancer. Equally important, the initial discovery of the gene that controls retinal cell growth, made by a Boston doctor named Thaddeus Dryja, has opened a field of cancer study, which in recent months has exploded. "It turns out that studying a tragic but uncommon tumor <t>made</t> possible some fundamental insights about the most basic workings of cancer, "says Samuel Broder, director of the National Cancer Institute. "All this may not be obvious to the public, which is concerned about advances in treatment, but I am convinced this basic research will begin showing results there soon. "

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=make%2:41:00:: | definition=engage in | synonyms=do | examples=make love, not war; make an effort
2. sense_key=make%2:30:00:: | definition=give certain properties to something | synonyms=get | examples=get someone mad; She made us look silly
3. sense_key=make%2:36:00:: | definition=make or cause to be or to become | synonyms=create | examples=make a mess in one's office; create a furor
4. sense_key=make%2:32:00:: | definition=cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner | synonyms=induce, stimulate, cause, have, get | examples=The ads induced me to buy a VCR; My children finally got me to buy a computer
5. sense_key=make%2:36:08:: | definition=give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally | synonyms=cause, do | examples=cause a commotion; make a stir
6. sense_key=make%2:36:01:: | definition=create or manufacture a man-made product | synonyms=produce, create | examples=We produce more cars than we can sell; The company has been making toys for two centuries
7. sense_key=make%2:31:00:: | definition=make, formulate, or derive in the mind | synonyms=draw | examples=I draw a line here; draw a conclusion
8. sense_key=make%2:36:15:: | definition=compel or make somebody or something to act in a certain way | examples=People cannot be made to integrate just by passing a law!; Heat makes you sweat
9. sense_key=make%2:36:09:: | definition=create by artistic means | synonyms=create | examples=create a poem; Schoenberg created twelve-tone music
10. sense_key=make%2:40:01:: | definition=earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages | synonyms=gain, take in, clear, earn, realize, realise | examples=How much do you make a month in your new job?; She earns a lot in her new job
11. sense_key=make%2:36:05:: | definition=create or design, often in a certain way | synonyms=do | examples=Do my room in blue; I did this piece in wood to express my love for the forest
12. sense_key=make%2:42:05:: | definition=to compose or represent: | synonyms=form, constitute | examples=This wall forms the background of the stage setting; The branches made a roof
13. sense_key=make%2:38:02:: | definition=reach a goal, e.g., | synonyms=reach, get to, progress to | examples=make the first team; We made it!
14. sense_key=make%2:42:00:: | definition=be or be capable of being changed or made into | examples=He makes a great host; He will make a fine father
15. sense_key=make%2:36:11:: | definition=make by shaping or bringing together constituents | examples=make a dress; make a cake
16. sense_key=make%2:36:12:: | definition=perform or carry out | examples=make a decision; make a move
17. sense_key=make%2:36:13:: | definition=make by combining materials and parts | synonyms=construct, build | examples=this little pig made his house out of straw; Some eccentric constructed an electric brassiere warmer
18. sense_key=make%2:30:15:: | definition=change from one form into another | examples=make water into wine; make lead into gold
19. sense_key=make%2:29:08:: | definition=act in a certain way so as to acquire | examples=make friends; make enemies
20. sense_key=make%2:41:03:: | definition=charge with a function; charge to be | synonyms=name, nominate | examples=She was named Head of the Committee; She was made president of the club
21. sense_key=make%2:40:02:: | definition=achieve a point or goal | synonyms=have, get | examples=Nicklaus had a 70; The Brazilian team got 4 goals
22. sense_key=make%2:38:00:: | definition=reach a destination, either real or abstract | synonyms=reach, attain, hit, arrive at, gain | examples=We hit Detroit by noon; The water reached the doorstep
23. sense_key=make%2:31:13:: | definition=institute, enact, or establish | synonyms=lay down, establish | examples=make laws
24. sense_key=make%2:41:13:: | definition=carry out or commit | examples=make a mistake; commit a faux-pas
25. sense_key=make%2:41:01:: | definition=form by assembling individuals or constituents | examples=Make a quorum
26. sense_key=make%2:36:04:: | definition=organize or be responsible for | synonyms=hold, throw, have, give | examples=hold a reception; have, throw, or make a party
27. sense_key=make%2:30:02:: | definition=put in order or neaten | synonyms=make up | examples=make the bed; make up a room
28. sense_key=make%2:38:05:: | definition=head into a specified direction | synonyms=take | examples=The escaped convict took to the hills; We made for the mountains
29. sense_key=make%2:29:00:: | definition=have a bowel movement | synonyms=stool, defecate, shit, take a shit, take a crap, ca-ca | examples=The dog had made in the flower beds
30. sense_key=make%2:42:09:: | definition=undergo fabrication or creation | examples=This wool makes into a nice sweater
31. sense_key=make%2:42:13:: | definition=be suitable for | examples=Wood makes good furniture
32. sense_key=make%2:42:12:: | definition=add up to | examples=four and four make eight
33. sense_key=make%2:42:11:: | definition=amount to | examples=This salary increase makes no difference to my standard of living
34. sense_key=make%2:42:15:: | definition=constitute the essence of | examples=Clothes make the man
35. sense_key=make%2:39:12:: | definition=appear to begin an activity | examples=He made to speak but said nothing in the end; She made as if to say hello to us
36. sense_key=make%2:38:10:: | definition=proceed along a path | synonyms=work | examples=work one's way through the crowd; make one's way into the forest
37. sense_key=make%2:38:15:: | definition=reach in time | examples=We barely made the plane
38. sense_key=make%2:36:10:: | definition=gather and light the materials for | examples=make a fire
39. sense_key=make%2:36:07:: | definition=prepare for eating by applying heat | synonyms=cook, fix, ready, prepare | examples=Cook me dinner, please; can you make me an omelette?
40. sense_key=make%2:35:13:: | definition=induce to have sex | synonyms=seduce, score | examples=Harry finally seduced Sally; Did you score last night?
41. sense_key=make%2:32:14:: | definition=assure the success of | examples=A good review by this critic will make your play!
42. sense_key=make%2:32:09:: | definition=represent fictitiously, as in a play, or pretend to be or act like | synonyms=pretend, make believe | examples=She makes like an actress
43. sense_key=make%2:31:10:: | definition=consider as being | examples=It wasn't the problem some people made it
44. sense_key=make%2:31:12:: | definition=calculate as being | examples=I make the height about 100 feet
45. sense_key=make%2:30:10:: | definition=cause to be enjoyable or pleasurable | examples=make my day
46. sense_key=make%2:30:14:: | definition=favor the development of | examples=Practice makes the winner
47. sense_key=make%2:30:12:: | definition=develop into | examples=He will make a splendid father!
48. sense_key=make%2:29:06:: | definition=behave in a certain way | examples=make merry
49. sense_key=make%2:29:01:: | definition=eliminate urine | synonyms=urinate, piddle, puddle, micturate, piss, pee | examples=Again, the cat had made on the expensive rug

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 "made" (past tense of "make") based on the provided context.

Context snippet: "It turns out that studying a tragic but uncommon tumor <t>made</t> possible some fundamental insights about the most basic workings of cancer, "says Samuel Broder, director of the National Cancer Institute."

The phrase is "made possible". This structure indicates causation or enabling.

Let's analyze the candidates for "make" that fit the meaning of "made possible".

1. sense_key=make%2:41:00:: | definition=engage in | (No)
2. sense_key=make%2:30:00:: | definition=give certain properties to something | (Possible, but usually implies changing the inherent nature, e.g., make it red)
3. sense_key=make%2:36:00:: | definition=make or cause to be or to become | synonyms=create | (Strong candidate. Causing something to become possible.)
4. sense_key=make%2:32:00:: | definition=cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner | synonyms=induce, stimulate, cause, have, get | (Strong candidate. Causing insights to become possible.)
5. sense_key=make%2:36:08:: | definition=give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally | synonyms=cause, do | (Very strong candidate. The study caused the insights to happen/become possible.)
6. sense_key=make%2:36:01:: | definition=create or manufacture a man-made product | (No)
7. sense_key=make%2:31:00:: | definition=make, formulate, or derive in the mind | (No)
8. sense_key=make%2:36:15:: | definition=compel or make somebody or something to act in a certain way | (Too strong, "possible" is not compulsion.)
9. sense_key=make%2:36:09:: | definition=create by artistic means | (No)
10. sense_key=make%2:40:01:: | definition=earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages | (No)
11. sense_key=make%2:36:05:: | definition=create or design, often in a certain way | (No)
12. sense_key=make%2:42:05:: | definition=to compose or represent: | (No)
13. sense_key=make%2:38:02:: | definition=reach a goal, e.g., | (No)
14. sense_key=make%2:42:00:: | definition=be or be capable of being changed or made into | (This is about potential, but sense 36:00 or 36:08 better captures the causal relationship of *enabling*.)
15. sense_key=make%2:36:11:: | definition=make by shaping or bringing together constituents | (No)
16. sense_key=make%2:36:12:: | definition=perform or carry out | (No)
17. sense_key=make%2:36:13:: | definition=make by combining materials and parts | (No)
18. sense_key=make%2:30:15:: | definition=change from one form into another | (No)
19. sense_key=make%2:29:08:: | definition=act in a certain way so as to acquire | (No)
20. sense_key=make%2:41:03:: | definition=charge with a function; charge to be | (No)
21. sense_key=make%2:40:02:: | definition=achieve a point or goal | (No)
22. sense_key=make%2:38:00:: | definition=reach a destination, either real or abstract | (No)
23. sense_key=make%2:31:13:: | definition=institute, enact, or establish | (No)
24. sense_key=make%2:41:13:: | definition=carry out or commit | (No)
25. sense_key=make%2:41:01:: | definition=form by assembling individuals or constituents | (No)
26. sense_key=make%2:36:04:: | definition=organize or be responsible for | (No)
27. sense_key=make%2:30:02:: | definition=put in order or neaten | (No)
28. sense_key=make%2:38:05:: | definition=head into a specified direction | (No)
29. sense_key=make%2:29:00:: | definition=have a bowel movement | (No)
30. sense_key=make%2:42:09:: | definition=undergo fabrication or creation | (This is passive, the context is active: studying... made possible.)
31. sense_key=make%2:42:13:: | definition=be suitable for | (No)
32. sense_key=make%2:42:12:: | definition=add up to | (No)
33. sense_key=make%2:42:11:: | definition=amount to | (No)
34. sense_key=make%2:42:15:: | definition=constitute the essence of | (No)
35. sense_key=make%2:39:12:: | definition=appear to begin an activity | (No)
36. sense_key=make%2:38:10:: | definition=proceed along a path | (No)
37. sense_key=make%2:38:15:: | definition=reach in time | (No)
38. sense_key=make%2:36:10:: | definition=gather and light the materials for | (No)
39. sense_key=make%2:36:07:: | definition=prepare for eating by applying heat | (No)
40. sense_key=make%2:35:13:: | definition=induce to have sex | (No)
41. sense_key=make%2:32:14:: | definition=assure the success of | (No)
42. sense_key=make%2:32:09:: | definition=represent fictitiously, as in a play, or pretend to be or act like | (No)
43. sense_key=make%2:31:10:: | definition=consider as being | (No)
44. sense_key=make%2:31:12:: | definition=calculate as being | (No)
45. sense_key=make%2:30:10:: | definition=cause to be enjoyable or pleasurable | (No)
46. sense_key=make%2:30:14:: | definition=favor the development of | (Close, but 36:08 is better for general causation.)
47. sense_key=make%2:30:12:: | definition=develop into | (No)
48. sense_key=make%2:29:06:: | definition=behave in a certain way | (No)
49. sense_key=make%2:29:01:: | definition=eliminate urine | (No)

Comparing the strongest candidates:
3. sense_key=make%2:36:00:: definition=make or cause to be or to become | synonyms=create
5. sense_key=make%2:36:08:: definition=give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally | synonyms=cause, do

The phrase "made possible" is a classic example of causation/enabling.
Sense 5 ("give rise to; cause to happen or occur") is the most precise fit for enabling an outcome (insights) through an action (studying the tumor).
Sense 3 ("make or cause to be or to become") is also accurate, but Sense 5 emphasizes the *occurrence* of the insights, which is what "made possible" implies.

I choose sense 5.


[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: possible
Target surface form: possible
Context:
Because of the isolation of the retinoblastoma tumor-suppressor gene, it became possible last January to find out what threat the Quinlan baby faced. A test using new "genetic probes "showed that little Will Quinlan had not inherited a damaged retinoblastoma supressor gene and, therefore, faced no more risk than other children of developing the rare cancer. "It made our New Year, "says Mr. Quinlan. This test was the first to predict reliably whether an individual could expect to develop cancer. Equally important, the initial discovery of the gene that controls retinal cell growth, made by a Boston doctor named Thaddeus Dryja, has opened a field of cancer study, which in recent months has exploded. "It turns out that studying a tragic but uncommon tumor made <t>possible</t> some fundamental insights about the most basic workings of cancer, "says Samuel Broder, director of the National Cancer Institute. "All this may not be obvious to the public, which is concerned about advances in treatment, but I am convinced this basic research will begin showing results there soon. "

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=possible%3:00:00:: | definition=capable of happening or existing | examples=a breakthrough may be possible next year; anything is possible
2. sense_key=possible%3:00:04:: | definition=existing in possibility | synonyms=potential | examples=a potential problem; possible uses of nuclear power

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 "possible" in the given context.

Context: "It turns out that studying a tragic but uncommon tumor made <t>possible</t> some fundamental insights about the most basic workings of cancer, "says Samuel Broder, director of the National Cancer Institute."

Target word: possible

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=possible%3:00:00:: | definition=capable of happening or existing | examples=a breakthrough may be possible next year; anything is possible
2. sense_key=possible%3:00:04:: | definition=existing in possibility | synonyms=potential | examples=a potential problem; possible uses of nuclear power

Analysis of the context:
The phrase is "made possible some fundamental insights".
"Insights" here refers to discoveries or understanding.
The structure "made [X] possible" means that the action (studying the tumor) enabled or allowed [X] to happen or come into existence.

Let's evaluate the senses:

Sense 1: definition=capable of happening or existing.
This sense aligns well with enabling something. If something is "made possible," it means it became capable of happening or existing (i.e., it was enabled).

Sense 2: definition=existing in possibility.
This sense usually describes a state of being potential, often used for abstract concepts or future events (e.g., "a potential problem"). While related, Sense 1 captures the active enablement implied by "made possible" more accurately.

In the phrase "made possible some fundamental insights," "possible" functions as an adjective describing the state of the insights—they were made capable of being known or achieved.

Comparing the two:
Sense 1 ("capable of happening or existing") fits the meaning of enablement perfectly. The insights became capable of being gained/understood because of the research.
Sense 2 ("existing in possibility") is too passive and doesn't capture the causal relationship ("made possible").

Therefore, Sense 1 is the best fit.


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

[User]
Target lemma: insight
Target surface form: insights
Context:
Because of the isolation of the retinoblastoma tumor-suppressor gene, it became possible last January to find out what threat the Quinlan baby faced. A test using new "genetic probes "showed that little Will Quinlan had not inherited a damaged retinoblastoma supressor gene and, therefore, faced no more risk than other children of developing the rare cancer. "It made our New Year, "says Mr. Quinlan. This test was the first to predict reliably whether an individual could expect to develop cancer. Equally important, the initial discovery of the gene that controls retinal cell growth, made by a Boston doctor named Thaddeus Dryja, has opened a field of cancer study, which in recent months has exploded. "It turns out that studying a tragic but uncommon tumor made possible some fundamental <t>insights</t> about the most basic workings of cancer, "says Samuel Broder, director of the National Cancer Institute. "All this may not be obvious to the public, which is concerned about advances in treatment, but I am convinced this basic research will begin showing results there soon. "

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=insight%1:09:02:: | definition=clear or deep perception of a situation | synonyms=penetration
2. sense_key=insight%1:12:00:: | definition=a feeling of understanding | synonyms=perceptiveness, perceptivity
3. sense_key=insight%1:09:01:: | definition=the clear (and often sudden) understanding of a complex situation | synonyms=brainstorm, brainwave
4. sense_key=insight%1:09:00:: | definition=grasping the inner nature of things intuitively | synonyms=sixth sense

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: "It turns out that studying a tragic but uncommon tumor made possible some fundamental <t>insights</t> about the most basic workings of cancer, "says Samuel Broder, director of the National Cancer Institute."
2.  **Determine the meaning of 'insights' in this context:** The speaker (a director of the National Cancer Institute) is discussing the results of fundamental research (studying a tumor) that led to understanding "the most basic workings of cancer." This suggests deep, fundamental, and complex understanding gained through scientific study.
3.  **Evaluate the candidate senses:**

    *   **sense_key=insight%1:09:02:** | definition=clear or deep perception of a situation | synonyms=penetration. (Fits well. Deep perception gained from study.)
    *   **sense_key=insight%1:12:00:** | definition=a feeling of understanding | synonyms=perceptiveness, perceptivity. (Too passive/emotional. Scientific findings are usually presented as objective understanding, not just a "feeling.")
    *   **sense_key=insight%1:09:01:** | definition=the clear (and often sudden) understanding of a complex situation | synonyms=brainstorm, brainwave. (Fits very well. "Complex situation" = "most basic workings of cancer." "Clear understanding" = fundamental knowledge.)
    *   **sense_key=insight%1:09:00:** | definition=grasping the inner nature of things intuitively | synonyms=sixth sense. (Too intuitive/mystical. Scientific findings are based on evidence, not just intuition.)

4.  **Compare the best candidates (1 and 3):**
    *   Sense 1 focuses on "clear or deep perception of a situation."
    *   Sense 3 focuses on "the clear (and often sudden) understanding of a complex situation."

    The context emphasizes the *fundamental* nature of the understanding ("most basic workings of cancer"). Sense 3, with its focus on "complex situation" and "clear understanding," aligns slightly better with the rigorous, complex nature of scientific discovery described here than the slightly broader "perception" of Sense 1. The phrase "fundamental insights" strongly suggests a breakthrough in understanding a complex system.

5.  **Conclusion:** Sense 3 is the most precise fit for scientific discovery leading to a deep, clear understanding of a complex biological process.


[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: basic
Target surface form: basic
Context:
Because of the isolation of the retinoblastoma tumor-suppressor gene, it became possible last January to find out what threat the Quinlan baby faced. A test using new "genetic probes "showed that little Will Quinlan had not inherited a damaged retinoblastoma supressor gene and, therefore, faced no more risk than other children of developing the rare cancer. "It made our New Year, "says Mr. Quinlan. This test was the first to predict reliably whether an individual could expect to develop cancer. Equally important, the initial discovery of the gene that controls retinal cell growth, made by a Boston doctor named Thaddeus Dryja, has opened a field of cancer study, which in recent months has exploded. "It turns out that studying a tragic but uncommon tumor made possible some fundamental insights about the most <t>basic</t> workings of cancer, "says Samuel Broder, director of the National Cancer Institute. "All this may not be obvious to the public, which is concerned about advances in treatment, but I am convinced this basic research will begin showing results there soon. "

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=basic%3:00:00:: | definition=pertaining to or constituting a base or basis | examples=a basic fact; the basic ingredients
2. sense_key=basic%5:00:00:standard:01 | definition=reduced to the simplest and most significant form possible without loss of generality | synonyms=canonic, canonical | examples=a basic story line; a canonical syllable pattern
3. sense_key=basic%5:00:02:first:00 | definition=serving as a base or starting point | synonyms=introductory | examples=a basic course in Russian; basic training for raw recruits
4. sense_key=basic%5:00:00:alkaline:00 | definition=of or denoting or of the nature of or containing a base

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 "basic" in the provided context.

Context snippet: "It turns out that studying a tragic but uncommon tumor made possible some fundamental insights about the most <t>basic</t> workings of cancer, "says Samuel Broder, director of the National Cancer Institute. "All this may not be obvious to the public, which is concerned about advances in treatment, but I am convinced this basic research will begin showing results there soon. "

Target word: basic

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=basic%3:00:00:: | definition=pertaining to or constituting a base or basis | examples=a basic fact; the basic ingredients
2. sense_key=basic%5:00:02:first:00 | definition=serving as a base or starting point | synonyms=introductory | examples=a basic course in Russian; basic training for raw recruits
3. sense_key=basic%5:00:00:alkaline:00 | definition=of or denoting or of the nature of or containing a base
4. sense_key=basic%5:00:00:standard:01 | definition=reduced to the simplest and most significant form possible without loss of generality | synonyms=canonic, canonical | examples=a basic story line; a canonical syllable pattern

Let's analyze the usage in the context:
1. "...some fundamental insights about the most **basic** workings of cancer..."
2. "...but I am convinced this **basic** research will begin showing results there soon."

In the first instance ("basic workings of cancer"), "basic" refers to the fundamental, underlying, or elementary processes.
In the second instance ("basic research"), "basic" refers to fundamental research, as opposed to applied research.

Now let's evaluate the candidates:

Sense 1: definition=pertaining to or constituting a base or basis. Examples: a basic fact; the basic ingredients. This aligns well with "fundamental insights" and "basic workings."

Sense 2: definition=serving as a base or starting point. Synonyms=introductory. Examples: a basic course in Russian; basic training for raw recruits. This fits "basic research" (introductory/foundational research) but might be too narrow for "basic workings."

Sense 3: definition=of or denoting or of the nature of or containing a base. (This seems like a chemical/pH sense, which is unlikely here).

Sense 4: definition=reduced to the simplest and most significant form possible without loss of generality. Synonyms=canonic, canonical. This relates to simplification or canonical form, which is too technical and specific for the general scientific context provided.

Comparing Sense 1 and Sense 2:
Sense 1 (pertaining to or constituting a base or basis) is the broadest and best captures the meaning of "fundamental" or "elementary" processes ("basic workings") and "foundational" study ("basic research").
Sense 2 (serving as a base or starting point, introductory) is a specific application of the idea of being foundational, often used for educational levels (basic course).

Given the phrase "most basic workings of cancer," the meaning is clearly about the fundamental nature of the processes, which is best captured by Sense 1 (pertaining to or constituting a base or basis). This sense covers both the fundamental nature of the workings and the foundational nature of the research.

Therefore, Sense 1 is the best fit.


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

[User]
Target lemma: cancer
Target surface form: cancer
Context:
Because of the isolation of the retinoblastoma tumor-suppressor gene, it became possible last January to find out what threat the Quinlan baby faced. A test using new "genetic probes "showed that little Will Quinlan had not inherited a damaged retinoblastoma supressor gene and, therefore, faced no more risk than other children of developing the rare cancer. "It made our New Year, "says Mr. Quinlan. This test was the first to predict reliably whether an individual could expect to develop cancer. Equally important, the initial discovery of the gene that controls retinal cell growth, made by a Boston doctor named Thaddeus Dryja, has opened a field of cancer study, which in recent months has exploded. "It turns out that studying a tragic but uncommon tumor made possible some fundamental insights about the most basic workings of <t>cancer</t>, "says Samuel Broder, director of the National Cancer Institute. "All this may not be obvious to the public, which is concerned about advances in treatment, but I am convinced this basic research will begin showing results there soon. "

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=cancer%1:26:00:: | definition=any malignant growth or tumor caused by abnormal and uncontrolled cell division; it may spread to other parts of the body through the lymphatic system or the blood stream | synonyms=malignant neoplastic disease
2. sense_key=cancer%1:18:00:: | definition=(astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Cancer | synonyms=Crab
3. sense_key=cancer%1:17:00:: | definition=a small zodiacal constellation in the northern hemisphere; between Leo and Gemini
4. sense_key=cancer%1:15:00:: | definition=the fourth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about June 21 to July 22 | synonyms=Cancer the Crab, Crab
5. sense_key=cancer%1:05:00:: | definition=type genus of the family Cancridae | synonyms=genus Cancer

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 "cancer" in the provided context.

Context analysis:
The text discusses a study related to a retinoblastoma tumor-suppressor gene. It mentions predicting the risk of developing "the rare cancer." Later, it discusses how studying a "tragic but uncommon tumor" made insights about the "most basic workings of cancer." The context is entirely medical and biological, focusing on tumors, genes, and disease.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=cancer%1:26:00:: | definition=any malignant growth or tumor caused by abnormal and uncontrolled cell division; it may spread to other parts of the body through the lymphatic system or the blood stream | synonyms=malignant neoplastic disease (Medical disease)
2. sense_key=cancer%1:18:00:: | definition=(astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Cancer | synonyms=Crab (Astrology)
3. sense_key=cancer%1:17:00:: | definition=a small zodiacal constellation in the northern hemisphere; between Leo and Gemini (Astronomy/Astrology)
4. sense_key=cancer%1:15:00:: | definition=the fourth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about June 21 to July 22 | synonyms=Cancer the Crab, Crab (Astrology)
5. sense_key=cancer%1:05:00:: | definition=type genus of the family Cancridae | synonyms=genus Cancer (Biology/Zoology)

Evaluation:
The context uses "cancer" in the sense of a serious, potentially fatal disease ("rare cancer," "tumor," "National Cancer Institute," "advances in treatment").

Sense 1: Matches the medical definition of cancer (malignant growth/tumor). This is a perfect fit.
Sense 2, 3, 4: Relate to astrology/constellations. These are irrelevant to the medical context.
Sense 5: Relates to a genus of crustaceans (Cancridae). This is irrelevant to the medical context.

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: say
Target surface form: says
Context:
Because of the isolation of the retinoblastoma tumor-suppressor gene, it became possible last January to find out what threat the Quinlan baby faced. A test using new "genetic probes "showed that little Will Quinlan had not inherited a damaged retinoblastoma supressor gene and, therefore, faced no more risk than other children of developing the rare cancer. "It made our New Year, "says Mr. Quinlan. This test was the first to predict reliably whether an individual could expect to develop cancer. Equally important, the initial discovery of the gene that controls retinal cell growth, made by a Boston doctor named Thaddeus Dryja, has opened a field of cancer study, which in recent months has exploded. "It turns out that studying a tragic but uncommon tumor made possible some fundamental insights about the most basic workings of cancer, "<t>says</t> Samuel Broder, director of the National Cancer Institute. "All this may not be obvious to the public, which is concerned about advances in treatment, but I am convinced this basic research will begin showing results there soon. "

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 target word "says" (from the lemma "say") in the given context.
The context is: "It turns out that studying a tragic but uncommon tumor made possible some fundamental insights about the most basic workings of cancer, "<t>says</t> Samuel Broder, director of the National Cancer Institute."

The word "says" is used here as a reporting verb, attributing a statement or opinion to Samuel Broder.

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 matches the function of reporting a statement/opinion. Samuel Broder is stating what he believes ("It turns out that studying... made possible some fundamental insights...").

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**
   * This is also a form of reporting, but often implies a claim or assertion that might be disputed (like an allegation). While possible, sense 1 is a broader and more direct fit for simply reporting an observation/opinion.

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?**
   * This is used for hypothetical statements ("Let us say..."). The context is a direct quote/statement of fact/opinion, not a supposition used to frame a hypothetical scenario.

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?**
   * This refers to content or text itself, not the act of speaking/stating.

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**
   * This is commanding, not reporting an observation.

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 or manner of speech, 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?**
   * This refers to nonverbal communication (e.g., art, facial expressions). The context is a verbal quote.

8. **sense_key=say%2:32:15:: | definition=utter aloud | examples=She said `Hello' to everyone in the office**
   * This is a general act of speaking aloud. Sense 1 is more specific to the function of reporting content.

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 a strong declaration or assertion, often used to initiate an action or state a firm belief. It overlaps heavily with sense 1, but sense 1 ("express in words") is the most general and accurate description of reporting a quote.

10. **sense_key=say%2:32:08:: | definition=recite or repeat a fixed text | examples=Say grace; She said her `Hail Mary'**
    * This refers to ritualistic or memorized speech. The quote is an original statement of insight.

11. **sense_key=say%2:32:09:: | definition=indicate | examples=The clock says noon**
    * This means to point out or show (like a gauge).

**Conclusion:**
The sentence uses "says" to introduce a direct quote where Samuel Broder is expressing his opinion/finding. Sense 1, "express in words," is the most appropriate and general definition for this usage, encompassing the act of reporting a statement. Sense 9 is also very close, but Sense 1 is the foundational definition for reporting speech.

I will choose sense 1.


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

[User]
Target lemma: director
Target surface form: director
Context:
Because of the isolation of the retinoblastoma tumor-suppressor gene, it became possible last January to find out what threat the Quinlan baby faced. A test using new "genetic probes "showed that little Will Quinlan had not inherited a damaged retinoblastoma supressor gene and, therefore, faced no more risk than other children of developing the rare cancer. "It made our New Year, "says Mr. Quinlan. This test was the first to predict reliably whether an individual could expect to develop cancer. Equally important, the initial discovery of the gene that controls retinal cell growth, made by a Boston doctor named Thaddeus Dryja, has opened a field of cancer study, which in recent months has exploded. "It turns out that studying a tragic but uncommon tumor made possible some fundamental insights about the most basic workings of cancer, "says Samuel Broder, <t>director</t> of the National Cancer Institute. "All this may not be obvious to the public, which is concerned about advances in treatment, but I am convinced this basic research will begin showing results there soon. "

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=director%1:18:00:: | definition=someone who controls resources and expenditures | synonyms=manager, managing director
2. sense_key=director%1:18:03:: | definition=member of a board of directors
3. sense_key=director%1:18:02:: | definition=someone who supervises the actors and directs the action in the production of a show | synonyms=theater director, theatre director
4. sense_key=director%1:18:04:: | definition=the person who directs the making of a film | synonyms=film director
5. sense_key=director%1:18:01:: | definition=the person who leads a musical group | synonyms=conductor, music director

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 "director" in the provided context.

Context: "It turns out that studying a tragic but uncommon tumor made possible some fundamental insights about the most basic workings of cancer, "says Samuel Broder, <t>director</t> of the National Cancer Institute. "All this may not be obvious to the public, which is concerned about advances in treatment, but I am convinced this basic research will begin showing results there soon."

Target word: director
Organization: National Cancer Institute

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=director%1:18:00:: | definition=someone who controls resources and expenditures | synonyms=manager, managing director
2. sense_key=director%1:18:03:: | definition=member of a board of directors
3. sense_key=director%1:18:02:: | definition=someone who supervises the actors and directs the action in the production of a show | synonyms=theater director, theatre director
4. sense_key=director%1:18:04:: | definition=the person who directs the making of a film | synonyms=film director
5. sense_key=director%1:18:01:: | definition=the person who leads a musical group | synonyms=conductor, music director

Analysis:
The context states that Samuel Broder is the "director of the National Cancer Institute." The National Cancer Institute is a major scientific/research organization.

*   Sense 3 (Theater director) and Sense 4 (Film director) are clearly incorrect as the context is about cancer research, not arts.
*   Sense 5 (Musical group leader) is also incorrect.
*   Sense 2 (Member of a board of directors) is possible, but usually, if he were just a board member, the title might be "Board Director" or "Director on the Board."
*   Sense 1 (Someone who controls resources and expenditures / manager) fits perfectly with the role of leading a major scientific institute. A director of an institute manages its resources, research, and operations.

Comparing Sense 1 and Sense 2:
Sense 1 (Manager/Administrator): This describes the operational leadership role of running the Institute.
Sense 2 (Board Member): This describes a governance role.

Given the context of leading a major research body (National Cancer Institute), the role is administrative and executive, fitting best with the definition of someone who controls resources and expenditures (Sense 1).

Therefore, Sense 1 is the best fit.


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

[User]
Target lemma: public
Target surface form: public
Context:
A test using new "genetic probes "showed that little Will Quinlan had not inherited a damaged retinoblastoma supressor gene and, therefore, faced no more risk than other children of developing the rare cancer. "It made our New Year, "says Mr. Quinlan. This test was the first to predict reliably whether an individual could expect to develop cancer. Equally important, the initial discovery of the gene that controls retinal cell growth, made by a Boston doctor named Thaddeus Dryja, has opened a field of cancer study, which in recent months has exploded. "It turns out that studying a tragic but uncommon tumor made possible some fundamental insights about the most basic workings of cancer, "says Samuel Broder, director of the National Cancer Institute. "All this may not be obvious to the <t>public</t>, which is concerned about advances in treatment, but I am convinced this basic research will begin showing results there soon. "To date, scientists have fingered two of these cancer-suppressors.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=public%1:14:00:: | definition=people in general considered as a whole | synonyms=populace, world | examples=he is a hero in the eyes of the public
2. sense_key=public%1:14:01:: | definition=a body of people sharing some common interest | examples=the reading public

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

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

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

Context: "All this may not be obvious to the <t>public</t>, which is concerned about advances in treatment, but I am convinced this basic research will begin showing results there soon."

Target word: public

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=public%1:14:00:: | definition=people in general considered as a whole | synonyms=populace, world | examples=he is a hero in the eyes of the public
2. sense_key=public%1:14:01:: | definition=a body of people sharing some common interest | examples=the reading public

Analysis of the context:
The sentence states that "All this [basic research] may not be obvious to the public, which is concerned about advances in treatment."
The "public" here is described as being "concerned about advances in treatment." This implies a group of people who are interested in or affected by medical/scientific advances.

Evaluation of senses:
1. sense_key=public%1:14:00 (people in general considered as a whole): This is a broad definition. While the public is a group of people, the context specifies a characteristic: concern about treatment advances.
2. sense_key=public%1:14:01 (a body of people sharing some common interest): This definition fits perfectly. The people mentioned are interested in (concerned about) advances in treatment, which is a common interest related to health and medicine.

Conclusion: Sense 2 is the best fit because it captures the idea of a group defined by a shared interest (concern over medical advances).

I need to return the index of the chosen sense (2) in the required JSON format.