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Which numbered sense of "appeal" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: The claim could force <t>appeals</t> judges to grapple with the question of whether new technology requires new courtroom rules.

Senses:
1. definition=earnest or urgent request | examples=an entreaty to stop the fighting
2. definition=attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates | examples=his smile was part of his appeal to her
3. definition=(law) a legal proceeding in which the appellant resorts to a higher court for the purpose of obtaining a review of a lower court decision and a reversal of the lower court's judgment or the granting of a new trial | examples=their appeal was denied in the superior court
4. definition=request for a sum of money | examples=an appeal to raise money for starving children


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Which numbered sense of "judge" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: The claim could force appeals <t>judges</t> to grapple with the question of whether new technology requires new courtroom rules.

Senses:
1. definition=a public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court of justice
2. definition=an authority who is able to estimate worth or quality

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Which numbered sense of "question" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: The claim could force appeals judges to grapple with the <t>question</t> of whether new technology requires new courtroom rules.

Senses:
1. definition=an instance of questioning | examples=there was a question about my training
2. definition=the subject matter at issue | examples=the question of disease merits serious discussion
3. definition=a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply | examples=he asked a direct question
4. definition=uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of something | examples=the dubiousness of his claim
5. definition=a formal proposal for action made to a deliberative assembly for discussion and vote | examples=he made a motion to adjourn
6. definition=an informal reference to a marriage proposal | examples=he was ready to pop the question


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Which numbered sense of "rule" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: The claim could force appeals judges to grapple with the question of whether new technology requires new courtroom <t>rules</t>.

Senses:
1. definition=a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior | examples=it was his rule to take a walk before breakfast
2. definition=something regarded as a normative example | examples=the convention of not naming the main character
3. definition=prescribed guide for conduct or action
4. definition=(linguistics) a rule describing (or prescribing) a linguistic practice
5. definition=a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct | examples=their principles of composition characterized all their works
6. definition=the duration of a monarch's or government's power | examples=during the rule of Elizabeth
7. definition=dominance or power through legal authority | examples=France held undisputed dominion over vast areas of Africa
8. definition=directions that define the way a game or sport is to be conducted | examples=he knew the rules of chess
9. definition=any one of a systematic body of regulations defining the way of life of members of a religious order | examples=the rule of St. Dominic
10. definition=a rule or law concerning a natural phenomenon or the function of a complex system | examples=the principle of the conservation of mass
11. definition=(mathematics) a standard procedure for solving a class of mathematical problems | examples=he determined the upper bound with Descartes' rule of signs
12. definition=measuring stick consisting of a strip of wood or metal or plastic with a straight edge that is used for drawing straight lines and measuring lengths


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Which numbered sense of "trial" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: "As I experienced it during this <t>trial</t>, I think there's a real danger that the inclusion of new technology in the courtroom is affecting an individual's fair-trial rights," said Thomas J. Ullmann, Mr. Hayes's chief defense lawyer.

Senses:
1. definition=the act of testing something | examples=in the experimental trials the amount of carbon was measured separately
2. definition=trying something to find out about it | examples=a sample for ten days free trial
3. definition=the act of undergoing testing | examples=he survived the great test of battle
4. definition=(law) the determination of a person's innocence or guilt by due process of law | examples=he had a fair trial and the jury found him guilty
5. definition=(sports) a preliminary competition to determine qualifications | examples=the trials for the semifinals began yesterday
6. definition=an annoying or frustrating or catastrophic event | examples=his mother-in-law's visits were a great trial for him


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Which numbered sense of "danger" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: "As I experienced it during this trial, I think there's a real <t>danger</t> that the inclusion of new technology in the courtroom is affecting an individual's fair-trial rights," said Thomas J. Ullmann, Mr. Hayes's chief defense lawyer.

Senses:
1. definition=the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury | examples=you are in no danger
2. definition=a venture undertaken without regard to possible loss or injury | examples=he saw the rewards but not the risks of crime
3. definition=a cause of pain or injury or loss | examples=he feared the dangers of traveling by air
4. definition=a dangerous place | examples=He moved out of danger


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Which numbered sense of "inclusion" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: "As I experienced it during this trial, I think there's a real danger that the <t>inclusion</t> of new technology in the courtroom is affecting an individual's fair-trial rights," said Thomas J. Ullmann, Mr. Hayes's chief defense lawyer.

Senses:
1. definition=the state of being included
2. definition=the relation of comprising something | examples=he admired the inclusion of so many ideas in such a short work
3. definition=any small intracellular body found within another (characteristic of certain diseases) | examples=an inclusion in the cytoplasm of the cell
4. definition=the act of including


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Which numbered sense of "individual" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: "As I experienced it during this trial, I think there's a real danger that the inclusion of new technology in the courtroom is affecting an <t>individual</t>'s fair-trial rights," said Thomas J. Ullmann, Mr. Hayes's chief defense lawyer.

Senses:
1. definition=a human being | examples=there was too much for one person to do
2. definition=a single organism


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Which numbered sense of "right" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: "As I experienced it during this trial, I think there's a real danger that the inclusion of new technology in the courtroom is affecting an individual's fair-trial <t>rights</t>," said Thomas J. Ullmann, Mr. Hayes's chief defense lawyer.

Senses:
1. definition=an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature; ; - Eleanor Roosevelt | examples=they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights
2. definition=location near or direction toward the right side; i.e. the side to the south when a person or object faces east | examples=he stood on the right
3. definition=the piece of ground in the outfield on the catcher's right
4. definition=those who support political or social or economic conservatism; those who believe that things are better left unchanged
5. definition=the hand that is on the right side of the body | examples=he writes with his right hand but pitches with his left
6. definition=a turn toward the side of the body that is on the south when the person is facing east | examples=take a right at the corner
7. definition=anything in accord with principles of justice | examples=he feels he is in the right
8. definition=(frequently plural) the interest possessed by law or custom in some intangible thing | examples=mineral rights


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Which numbered sense of "claim" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: The trial judge, Jon C. Blue of State Superior Court, tersely rejected the <t>claims</t> in a ruling last week, saying that the news media were "carefully controlled" and that there was no evidence the jury was driven by passion.

Senses:
1. definition=an assertion of a right (as to money or property) | examples=his claim asked for damages
2. definition=an assertion that something is true or factual | examples=his claim that he was innocent
3. definition=demand for something as rightful or due | examples=they struck in support of their claim for a shorter work day
4. definition=an informal right to something | examples=his claim on her attentions
5. definition=an established or recognized right | examples=a strong legal claim to the property
6. definition=a demand especially in the phrase | examples=the call of duty


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Which numbered sense of "week" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: The trial judge, Jon C. Blue of State Superior Court, tersely rejected the claims in a ruling last <t>week</t>, saying that the news media were "carefully controlled" and that there was no evidence the jury was driven by passion.

Senses:
1. definition=any period of seven consecutive days | examples=it rained for a week
2. definition=hours or days of work in a calendar week | examples=they worked a 40-hour week
3. definition=a period of seven consecutive days starting on Sunday


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Which numbered sense of "evidence" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: The trial judge, Jon C. Blue of State Superior Court, tersely rejected the claims in a ruling last week, saying that the news media were "carefully controlled" and that there was no <t>evidence</t> the jury was driven by passion.

Senses:
1. definition=your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief | examples=the evidence that smoking causes lung cancer is very compelling
2. definition=an indication that makes something evident | examples=his trembling was evidence of his fear
3. definition=(law) all the means by which any alleged matter of fact whose truth is investigated at judicial trial is established or disproved


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Which numbered sense of "jury" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: The trial judge, Jon C. Blue of State Superior Court, tersely rejected the claims in a ruling last week, saying that the news media were "carefully controlled" and that there was no evidence the <t>jury</t> was driven by passion.

Senses:
1. definition=a body of citizens sworn to give a true verdict according to the evidence presented in a court of law
2. definition=a committee appointed to judge a competition


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Which numbered sense of "passion" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: The trial judge, Jon C. Blue of State Superior Court, tersely rejected the claims in a ruling last week, saying that the news media were "carefully controlled" and that there was no evidence the jury was driven by <t>passion</t>.

Senses:
1. definition=a strong feeling or emotion
2. definition=the trait of being intensely emotional
3. definition=something that is desired intensely | examples=his rage for fame destroyed him
4. definition=an irrational but irresistible motive for a belief or action
5. definition=a feeling of strong sexual desire
6. definition=any object of warm affection or devotion | examples=the theater was her first love
7. definition=the suffering of Jesus at the Crucifixion


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Which numbered sense of "last_word" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: But that is not likely to be the <t>last word</t> on the issue.

Senses:
1. definition=the final statement in a verbal argument | examples=she always gets the last word
2. definition=an authoritative statement | examples=my doctor has the last word on the medicines I take
3. definition=elegance by virtue of being fashionable


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Which numbered sense of "issue" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: But that is not likely to be the last word on the <t>issue</t>.

Senses:
1. definition=an important question that is in dispute and must be settled | examples=the issue could be settled by requiring public education for everyone
2. definition=one of a series published periodically | examples=she found an old issue of the magazine in her dentist's waiting room
3. definition=some situation or event that is thought about | examples=he kept drifting off the topic
4. definition=the act of providing an item for general use or for official purposes (usually in quantity) | examples=a new issue of stamps
5. definition=supplies (as food or clothing or ammunition) issued by the government
6. definition=the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property | examples=the average return was about 5%
7. definition=a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon | examples=the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise
8. definition=the immediate descendants of a person | examples=she was the mother of many offspring
9. definition=the becoming visible | examples=not a day's difference between the emergence of the andrenas and the opening of the willow catkins
10. definition=an opening that permits escape or release | examples=he blocked the way out
11. definition=the act of issuing printed materials


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Which numbered sense of "decade" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: For <t>decades</t>, appeals courts have recognized that coverage of notorious cases can raise questions about a trial's fairness.

Senses:
1. definition=a period of 10 years
2. definition=the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system


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Which numbered sense of "coverage" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: For decades, appeals courts have recognized that <t>coverage</t> of notorious cases can raise questions about a trial's fairness.

Senses:
1. definition=the total amount and type of insurance carried
2. definition=the extent to which something is covered | examples=the dictionary's coverage of standard English is excellent
3. definition=the news as presented by reporters for newspapers or radio or television | examples=they accused the paper of biased coverage of race relations


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Which numbered sense of "case" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: For decades, appeals courts have recognized that coverage of notorious <t>cases</t> can raise questions about a trial's fairness.

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


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Which numbered sense of "question" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: For decades, appeals courts have recognized that coverage of notorious cases can raise <t>questions</t> about a trial's fairness.

Senses:
1. definition=an instance of questioning | examples=there was a question about my training
2. definition=the subject matter at issue | examples=the question of disease merits serious discussion
3. definition=a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply | examples=he asked a direct question
4. definition=uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of something | examples=the dubiousness of his claim
5. definition=a formal proposal for action made to a deliberative assembly for discussion and vote | examples=he made a motion to adjourn
6. definition=an informal reference to a marriage proposal | examples=he was ready to pop the question


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Which numbered sense of "trial" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: For decades, appeals courts have recognized that coverage of notorious cases can raise questions about a <t>trial</t>'s fairness.

Senses:
1. definition=the act of testing something | examples=in the experimental trials the amount of carbon was measured separately
2. definition=trying something to find out about it | examples=a sample for ten days free trial
3. definition=the act of undergoing testing | examples=he survived the great test of battle
4. definition=(law) the determination of a person's innocence or guilt by due process of law | examples=he had a fair trial and the jury found him guilty
5. definition=(sports) a preliminary competition to determine qualifications | examples=the trials for the semifinals began yesterday
6. definition=an annoying or frustrating or catastrophic event | examples=his mother-in-law's visits were a great trial for him


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Which numbered sense of "fairness" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: For decades, appeals courts have recognized that coverage of notorious cases can raise questions about a trial's <t>fairness</t>.

Senses:
1. definition=conformity with rules or standards | examples=the judge recognized the fairness of my claim
2. definition=ability to make judgments free from discrimination or dishonesty
3. definition=the property of having a naturally light complexion
4. definition=the quality of being good looking and attractive


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Which numbered sense of "conviction" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: In a landmark 1966 ruling, the United States Supreme Court overturned the <t>conviction</t> of a Cleveland osteopath, Dr. Sam Sheppard, for the murder of his wife, saying in its decision, Sheppard v. Maxwell, that there was a "carnival atmosphere at trial" because of the news media.

Senses:
1. definition=an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
2. definition=(criminal law) a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed | examples=the conviction came as no surprise


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Which numbered sense of "cleveland" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: In a landmark 1966 ruling, the United States Supreme Court overturned the conviction of a <t>Cleveland</t> osteopath, Dr. Sam Sheppard, for the murder of his wife, saying in its decision, Sheppard v. Maxwell, that there was a "carnival atmosphere at trial" because of the news media.

Senses:
1. definition=the largest city in Ohio; located in northeastern Ohio on Lake Erie; a major Great Lakes port
2. definition=22nd and 24th President of the United States (1837-1908)


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Which numbered sense of "decision" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: In a landmark 1966 ruling, the United States Supreme Court overturned the conviction of a Cleveland osteopath, Dr. Sam Sheppard, for the murder of his wife, saying in its <t>decision</t>, Sheppard v. Maxwell, that there was a "carnival atmosphere at trial" because of the news media.

Senses:
1. definition=the act of making up your mind about something | examples=the burden of decision was his
2. definition=a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration | examples=a decision unfavorable to the opposition
3. definition=(boxing) a victory won on points when no knockout has occurred | examples=had little trouble in taking a unanimous decision over his opponent
4. definition=the outcome of a game or contest | examples=the team dropped three decisions in a row
5. definition=the trait of resoluteness as evidenced by firmness of character or purpose | examples=a man of unusual decisiveness


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Which numbered sense of "carnival" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: In a landmark 1966 ruling, the United States Supreme Court overturned the conviction of a Cleveland osteopath, Dr. Sam Sheppard, for the murder of his wife, saying in its decision, Sheppard v. Maxwell, that there was a "<t>carnival</t> atmosphere at trial" because of the news media.

Senses:
1. definition=a festival marked by merrymaking and processions
2. definition=a frenetic disorganized (and often comic) disturbance suggestive of a large public entertainment | examples=it was so funny it was a circus
3. definition=a traveling show; having sideshows and rides and games of skill etc.


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Which numbered sense of "atmosphere" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: In a landmark 1966 ruling, the United States Supreme Court overturned the conviction of a Cleveland osteopath, Dr. Sam Sheppard, for the murder of his wife, saying in its decision, Sheppard v. Maxwell, that there was a "carnival <t>atmosphere</t> at trial" because of the news media.

Senses:
1. definition=a particular environment or surrounding influence | examples=there was an atmosphere of excitement
2. definition=a unit of pressure: the pressure that will support a column of mercury 760 mm high at sea level and 0 degrees centigrade
3. definition=the mass of air surrounding the Earth | examples=there was great heat as the comet entered the atmosphere
4. definition=the weather or climate at some place | examples=the atmosphere was thick with fog
5. definition=the envelope of gases surrounding any celestial body
6. definition=a distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing | examples=an air of mystery


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Which numbered sense of "trial" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: In a landmark 1966 ruling, the United States Supreme Court overturned the conviction of a Cleveland osteopath, Dr. Sam Sheppard, for the murder of his wife, saying in its decision, Sheppard v. Maxwell, that there was a "carnival atmosphere at <t>trial</t>" because of the news media.

Senses:
1. definition=the act of testing something | examples=in the experimental trials the amount of carbon was measured separately
2. definition=trying something to find out about it | examples=a sample for ten days free trial
3. definition=the act of undergoing testing | examples=he survived the great test of battle
4. definition=(law) the determination of a person's innocence or guilt by due process of law | examples=he had a fair trial and the jury found him guilty
5. definition=(sports) a preliminary competition to determine qualifications | examples=the trials for the semifinals began yesterday
6. definition=an annoying or frustrating or catastrophic event | examples=his mother-in-law's visits were a great trial for him


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Which numbered sense of "crime" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: The <t>crime</t> is believed by some to have been the inspiration for the television show and the movie "The Fugitive."

Senses:
1. definition=(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act | examples=a long record of crimes
2. definition=an evil act not necessarily punishable by law | examples=crimes of the heart


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Which numbered sense of "inspiration" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: The crime is believed by some to have been the <t>inspiration</t> for the television show and the movie "The Fugitive."

Senses:
1. definition=arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity
2. definition=a product of your creative thinking and work | examples=he had little respect for the inspirations of other artists
3. definition=a sudden intuition as part of solving a problem
4. definition=(theology) a special influence of a divinity on the minds of human beings | examples=they believe that the books of Scripture were written under divine guidance
5. definition=arousing to a particular emotion or action
6. definition=the act of inhaling; the drawing in of air (or other gases) as in breathing


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Which numbered sense of "conviction" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: Some lawyers said appeals courts reviewing Mr. Hayes's <t>conviction</t> half a century later might be intrigued by the argument that new rules could be necessary to govern ways of communicating from courtrooms unimagined at the time of Dr. Sheppard's case.

Senses:
1. definition=an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
2. definition=(criminal law) a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed | examples=the conviction came as no surprise


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Which numbered sense of "half" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: Some lawyers said appeals courts reviewing Mr. Hayes's conviction <t>half</t> a century later might be intrigued by the argument that new rules could be necessary to govern ways of communicating from courtrooms unimagined at the time of Dr. Sheppard's case.

Senses:
1. definition=one of two equal parts of a divisible whole | examples=half a loaf
2. definition=one of two divisions into which some games or performances are divided: the two divisions are separated by an interval


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Which numbered sense of "century" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: Some lawyers said appeals courts reviewing Mr. Hayes's conviction half a <t>century</t> later might be intrigued by the argument that new rules could be necessary to govern ways of communicating from courtrooms unimagined at the time of Dr. Sheppard's case.

Senses:
1. definition=a period of 100 years
2. definition=ten 10s


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Which numbered sense of "argument" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: Some lawyers said appeals courts reviewing Mr. Hayes's conviction half a century later might be intrigued by the <t>argument</t> that new rules could be necessary to govern ways of communicating from courtrooms unimagined at the time of Dr. Sheppard's case.

Senses:
1. definition=a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true | examples=it was a strong argument that his hypothesis was true
2. definition=a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement | examples=they were involved in a violent argument
3. definition=a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal | examples=the argument over foreign aid goes on and on
4. definition=a summary of the subject or plot of a literary work or play or movie | examples=the editor added the argument to the poem
5. definition=(computer science) a reference or value that is passed to a function, procedure, subroutine, command, or program
6. definition=a variable in a logical or mathematical expression whose value determines the dependent variable; if f(x)=y, x is the independent variable
7. definition=a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning | examples=I can't follow your line of reasoning


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Which numbered sense of "rule" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: Some lawyers said appeals courts reviewing Mr. Hayes's conviction half a century later might be intrigued by the argument that new <t>rules</t> could be necessary to govern ways of communicating from courtrooms unimagined at the time of Dr. Sheppard's case.

Senses:
1. definition=a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior | examples=it was his rule to take a walk before breakfast
2. definition=something regarded as a normative example | examples=the convention of not naming the main character
3. definition=prescribed guide for conduct or action
4. definition=(linguistics) a rule describing (or prescribing) a linguistic practice
5. definition=a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct | examples=their principles of composition characterized all their works
6. definition=the duration of a monarch's or government's power | examples=during the rule of Elizabeth
7. definition=dominance or power through legal authority | examples=France held undisputed dominion over vast areas of Africa
8. definition=directions that define the way a game or sport is to be conducted | examples=he knew the rules of chess
9. definition=any one of a systematic body of regulations defining the way of life of members of a religious order | examples=the rule of St. Dominic
10. definition=a rule or law concerning a natural phenomenon or the function of a complex system | examples=the principle of the conservation of mass
11. definition=(mathematics) a standard procedure for solving a class of mathematical problems | examples=he determined the upper bound with Descartes' rule of signs
12. definition=measuring stick consisting of a strip of wood or metal or plastic with a straight edge that is used for drawing straight lines and measuring lengths


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Which numbered sense of "way" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: Some lawyers said appeals courts reviewing Mr. Hayes's conviction half a century later might be intrigued by the argument that new rules could be necessary to govern <t>ways</t> of communicating from courtrooms unimagined at the time of Dr. Sheppard's case.

Senses:
1. definition=how something is done or how it happens | examples=her dignified manner
2. definition=how a result is obtained or an end is achieved | examples=a means of control
3. definition=a line leading to a place or point | examples=he looked the other direction
4. definition=the condition of things generally | examples=that's the way it is
5. definition=a course of conduct | examples=the path of virtue
6. definition=any artifact consisting of a road or path affording passage from one place to another | examples=he said he was looking for the way out
7. definition=a journey or passage | examples=they are on the way
8. definition=space for movement | examples=room to pass
9. definition=the property of distance in general | examples=it's a long way to Moscow
10. definition=doing as one pleases or chooses | examples=if I had my way
11. definition=a general category of things; used in the expression `in the way of' | examples=they didn't have much in the way of clothing
12. definition=a portion of something divided into shares | examples=they split the loot three ways


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Which numbered sense of "case" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: Some lawyers said appeals courts reviewing Mr. Hayes's conviction half a century later might be intrigued by the argument that new rules could be necessary to govern ways of communicating from courtrooms unimagined at the time of Dr. Sheppard's <t>case</t>.

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


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Which numbered sense of "reason" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: "There is a general <t>reason</t> for concern about the impact of the new media" in high-profile trials, said John J. Donohue III, a Stanford Law School professor who studied the Connecticut death penalty and wrote a report that said it was arbitrarily enforced.

Senses:
1. definition=a rational motive for a belief or action | examples=the reason that war was declared
2. definition=an explanation of the cause of some phenomenon | examples=the reason a steady state was never reached was that the back pressure built up too slowly
3. definition=the capacity for rational thought or inference or discrimination | examples=we are told that man is endowed with reason and capable of distinguishing good from evil
4. definition=the state of having good sense and sound judgment | examples=his rationality may have been impaired
5. definition=a justification for something existing or happening | examples=he had no cause to complain
6. definition=a fact that logically justifies some premise or conclusion | examples=there is reason to believe he is lying


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Which numbered sense of "concern" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: "There is a general reason for <t>concern</t> about the impact of the new media" in high-profile trials, said John J. Donohue III, a Stanford Law School professor who studied the Connecticut death penalty and wrote a report that said it was arbitrarily enforced.

Senses:
1. definition=something that interests you because it is important or affects you | examples=the safety of the ship is the captain's concern
2. definition=an anxious feeling | examples=care had aged him
3. definition=a feeling of sympathy for someone or something | examples=She felt strong concern for those less fortunate
4. definition=something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness | examples=New York traffic is a constant concern
5. definition=a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it | examples=he bought his brother's business


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Which numbered sense of "impact" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: "There is a general reason for concern about the <t>impact</t> of the new media" in high-profile trials, said John J. Donohue III, a Stanford Law School professor who studied the Connecticut death penalty and wrote a report that said it was arbitrarily enforced.

Senses:
1. definition=the striking of one body against another
2. definition=a forceful consequence; a strong effect | examples=the book had an important impact on my thinking
3. definition=influencing strongly | examples=they resented the impingement of American values on European culture
4. definition=the violent interaction of individuals or groups entering into combat | examples=the armies met in the shock of battle


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Which numbered sense of "trial" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: "There is a general reason for concern about the impact of the new media" in high-profile <t>trials</t>, said John J. Donohue III, a Stanford Law School professor who studied the Connecticut death penalty and wrote a report that said it was arbitrarily enforced.

Senses:
1. definition=the act of testing something | examples=in the experimental trials the amount of carbon was measured separately
2. definition=trying something to find out about it | examples=a sample for ten days free trial
3. definition=the act of undergoing testing | examples=he survived the great test of battle
4. definition=(law) the determination of a person's innocence or guilt by due process of law | examples=he had a fair trial and the jury found him guilty
5. definition=(sports) a preliminary competition to determine qualifications | examples=the trials for the semifinals began yesterday
6. definition=an annoying or frustrating or catastrophic event | examples=his mother-in-law's visits were a great trial for him


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Which numbered sense of "connecticut" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: "There is a general reason for concern about the impact of the new media" in high-profile trials, said John J. Donohue III, a Stanford Law School professor who studied the <t>Connecticut</t> death penalty and wrote a report that said it was arbitrarily enforced.

Senses:
1. definition=a New England state; one of the original 13 colonies
2. definition=a river in the northeastern United States; flows south from northern New Hampshire along the border between New Hampshire and Vermont and through Massachusetts and Connecticut where it empties into Long Island Sound
3. definition=one of the British colonies that formed the United States


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Which numbered sense of "report" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: "There is a general reason for concern about the impact of the new media" in high-profile trials, said John J. Donohue III, a Stanford Law School professor who studied the Connecticut death penalty and wrote a <t>report</t> that said it was arbitrarily enforced.

Senses:
1. definition=a written document describing the findings of some individual or group | examples=this accords with the recent study by Hill and Dale
2. definition=the act of informing by verbal report | examples=he heard reports that they were causing trouble
3. definition=a short account of the news | examples=the report of his speech
4. definition=a sharp explosive sound (especially the sound of a gun firing) | examples=they heard a violent report followed by silence
5. definition=a written evaluation of a student's scholarship and deportment | examples=his father signed his report card
6. definition=an essay (especially one written as an assignment) | examples=he got an A on his composition
7. definition=the general estimation that the public has for a person | examples=he acquired a reputation as an actor before he started writing


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Which numbered sense of "appeal" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: Professor Donohue said some <t>appeals</t> judges might be intrigued by the idea that limiting instant communication from courtrooms might make trials fairer.

Senses:
1. definition=earnest or urgent request | examples=an entreaty to stop the fighting
2. definition=attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates | examples=his smile was part of his appeal to her
3. definition=(law) a legal proceeding in which the appellant resorts to a higher court for the purpose of obtaining a review of a lower court decision and a reversal of the lower court's judgment or the granting of a new trial | examples=their appeal was denied in the superior court
4. definition=request for a sum of money | examples=an appeal to raise money for starving children


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Which numbered sense of "judge" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: Professor Donohue said some appeals <t>judges</t> might be intrigued by the idea that limiting instant communication from courtrooms might make trials fairer.

Senses:
1. definition=a public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court of justice
2. definition=an authority who is able to estimate worth or quality


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Which numbered sense of "idea" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: Professor Donohue said some appeals judges might be intrigued by the <t>idea</t> that limiting instant communication from courtrooms might make trials fairer.

Senses:
1. definition=the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about | examples=it was not a good idea
2. definition=your intention; what you intend to do | examples=he had in mind to see his old teacher
3. definition=a personal view | examples=he has an idea that we don't like him
4. definition=an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth | examples=an estimate of what it would cost
5. definition=(music) melodic subject of a musical composition | examples=the theme is announced in the first measures


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Which numbered sense of "communication" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: Professor Donohue said some appeals judges might be intrigued by the idea that limiting instant <t>communication</t> from courtrooms might make trials fairer.

Senses:
1. definition=the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information | examples=they could not act without official communication from Moscow
2. definition=something that is communicated by or to or between people or groups
3. definition=a connection allowing access between persons or places | examples=how many lines of communication can there be among four people?


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Which numbered sense of "trial" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: Professor Donohue said some appeals judges might be intrigued by the idea that limiting instant communication from courtrooms might make <t>trials</t> fairer.

Senses:
1. definition=the act of testing something | examples=in the experimental trials the amount of carbon was measured separately
2. definition=trying something to find out about it | examples=a sample for ten days free trial
3. definition=the act of undergoing testing | examples=he survived the great test of battle
4. definition=(law) the determination of a person's innocence or guilt by due process of law | examples=he had a fair trial and the jury found him guilty
5. definition=(sports) a preliminary competition to determine qualifications | examples=the trials for the semifinals began yesterday
6. definition=an annoying or frustrating or catastrophic event | examples=his mother-in-law's visits were a great trial for him


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Which numbered sense of "issue" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: The Twitter <t>issue</t> is just one of many outlined by Mr. Hayes's lawyers that are likely to be argued for years, delaying an execution.

Senses:
1. definition=an important question that is in dispute and must be settled | examples=the issue could be settled by requiring public education for everyone
2. definition=one of a series published periodically | examples=she found an old issue of the magazine in her dentist's waiting room
3. definition=some situation or event that is thought about | examples=he kept drifting off the topic
4. definition=the act of providing an item for general use or for official purposes (usually in quantity) | examples=a new issue of stamps
5. definition=supplies (as food or clothing or ammunition) issued by the government
6. definition=the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property | examples=the average return was about 5%
7. definition=a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon | examples=the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise
8. definition=the immediate descendants of a person | examples=she was the mother of many offspring
9. definition=the becoming visible | examples=not a day's difference between the emergence of the andrenas and the opening of the willow catkins
10. definition=an opening that permits escape or release | examples=he blocked the way out
11. definition=the act of issuing printed materials


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Which numbered sense of "year" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: The Twitter issue is just one of many outlined by Mr. Hayes's lawyers that are likely to be argued for <t>years</t>, delaying an execution.

Senses:
1. definition=a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days | examples=she is 4 years old
2. definition=a period of time occupying a regular part of a calendar year that is used for some particular activity | examples=a school year
3. definition=the period of time that it takes for a planet (as, e.g., Earth or Mars) to make a complete revolution around the sun | examples=a Martian year takes 687 of our days
4. definition=a body of students who graduate together | examples=the class of '97


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Which numbered sense of "execution" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: The Twitter issue is just one of many outlined by Mr. Hayes's lawyers that are likely to be argued for years, delaying an <t>execution</t>.

Senses:
1. definition=putting a condemned person to death
2. definition=the act of performing; of doing something successfully; using knowledge as distinguished from merely possessing it | examples=they criticised his performance as mayor
3. definition=(computer science) the process of carrying out an instruction by a computer
4. definition=(law) the completion of a legal instrument (such as a contract or deed) by signing it (and perhaps sealing and delivering it) so that it becomes legally binding and enforceable
5. definition=a routine court order that attempts to enforce the judgment that has been granted to a plaintiff by authorizing a sheriff to carry it out
6. definition=the act of accomplishing some aim or executing some order | examples=the agency was created for the implementation of the policy
7. definition=unlawful premeditated killing of a human being by a human being


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Which numbered sense of "judge" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: The defense lawyers also claim, for example, that Mr. Hayes may have been prejudiced when <t>Judge</t> Blue declined to allow them to test potential jurors' reactions by showing them grisly crime-scene photographs during jury selection.

Senses:
1. definition=a public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court of justice
2. definition=an authority who is able to estimate worth or quality


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Which numbered sense of "reaction" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: The defense lawyers also claim, for example, that Mr. Hayes may have been prejudiced when Judge Blue declined to allow them to test potential jurors' <t>reactions</t> by showing them grisly crime-scene photographs during jury selection.

Senses:
1. definition=(chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others | examples=there was a chemical reaction of the lime with the ground water
2. definition=an idea evoked by some experience | examples=his reaction to the news was to start planning what to do
3. definition=a bodily process occurring due to the effect of some antecedent stimulus or agent | examples=a bad reaction to the medicine
4. definition=(mechanics) the equal and opposite force that is produced when any force is applied to a body | examples=every action has an equal and opposite reaction
5. definition=a response that reveals a person's feelings or attitude | examples=he was pleased by the audience's reaction to his performance
6. definition=extreme conservatism in political or social matters | examples=the forces of reaction carried the election
7. definition=doing something in opposition to another way of doing it that you don't like | examples=his style of painting was a reaction against cubism


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Which numbered sense of "victim" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: Some of the jurors have said they were horrified by the photographs of the <t>victims</t>, Jennifer Hawke-Petit, 48, and her daughters, Hayley, 17, and Michaela, 11.

Senses:
1. definition=an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
2. definition=a person who is tricked or swindled


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Which numbered sense of "judge" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: The defense lawyers say they will also challenge the constitutionality of the death penalty and argue that the <t>judge</t> wrongly removed a juror who had been critical of prosecutors and that he improperly added pressure for a verdict by his unusual decision to direct the jury to deliberate over a weekend.

Senses:
1. definition=a public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court of justice
2. definition=an authority who is able to estimate worth or quality


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Which numbered sense of "pressure" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: The defense lawyers say they will also challenge the constitutionality of the death penalty and argue that the judge wrongly removed a juror who had been critical of prosecutors and that he improperly added <t>pressure</t> for a verdict by his unusual decision to direct the jury to deliberate over a weekend.

Senses:
1. definition=the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit) | examples=the compressed gas exerts an increased pressure
2. definition=a force that compels | examples=the public brought pressure to bear on the government
3. definition=the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure | examples=he gave the button a press
4. definition=the state of demanding notice or attention | examples=the insistence of their hunger
5. definition=the somatic sensation that results from applying force to an area of skin | examples=the sensitivity of his skin to pressure and temperature was normal
6. definition=an oppressive condition of physical or mental or social or economic distress
7. definition=the pressure exerted by the atmosphere


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Which numbered sense of "decision" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: The defense lawyers say they will also challenge the constitutionality of the death penalty and argue that the judge wrongly removed a juror who had been critical of prosecutors and that he improperly added pressure for a verdict by his unusual <t>decision</t> to direct the jury to deliberate over a weekend.

Senses:
1. definition=the act of making up your mind about something | examples=the burden of decision was his
2. definition=a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration | examples=a decision unfavorable to the opposition
3. definition=(boxing) a victory won on points when no knockout has occurred | examples=had little trouble in taking a unanimous decision over his opponent
4. definition=the outcome of a game or contest | examples=the team dropped three decisions in a row
5. definition=the trait of resoluteness as evidenced by firmness of character or purpose | examples=a man of unusual decisiveness


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Which numbered sense of "jury" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: The defense lawyers say they will also challenge the constitutionality of the death penalty and argue that the judge wrongly removed a juror who had been critical of prosecutors and that he improperly added pressure for a verdict by his unusual decision to direct the <t>jury</t> to deliberate over a weekend.

Senses:
1. definition=a body of citizens sworn to give a true verdict according to the evidence presented in a court of law
2. definition=a committee appointed to judge a competition


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Which numbered sense of "argument" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: But their <t>arguments</t> about the effect of the intense coverage of the trial may draw the most interest.

Senses:
1. definition=a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true | examples=it was a strong argument that his hypothesis was true
2. definition=a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement | examples=they were involved in a violent argument
3. definition=a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal | examples=the argument over foreign aid goes on and on
4. definition=a summary of the subject or plot of a literary work or play or movie | examples=the editor added the argument to the poem
5. definition=(computer science) a reference or value that is passed to a function, procedure, subroutine, command, or program
6. definition=a variable in a logical or mathematical expression whose value determines the dependent variable; if f(x)=y, x is the independent variable
7. definition=a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning | examples=I can't follow your line of reasoning


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Which numbered sense of "effect" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: But their arguments about the <t>effect</t> of the intense coverage of the trial may draw the most interest.

Senses:
1. definition=a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon | examples=the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise
2. definition=an outward appearance | examples=he made a good impression
3. definition=an impression (especially one that is artificial or contrived) | examples=he just did it for effect
4. definition=the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work
5. definition=(of a law) having legal validity | examples=the law is still in effect
6. definition=a symptom caused by an illness or a drug | examples=the effects of sleep loss


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Which numbered sense of "coverage" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: But their arguments about the effect of the intense <t>coverage</t> of the trial may draw the most interest.

Senses:
1. definition=the total amount and type of insurance carried
2. definition=the extent to which something is covered | examples=the dictionary's coverage of standard English is excellent
3. definition=the news as presented by reporters for newspapers or radio or television | examples=they accused the paper of biased coverage of race relations


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Which numbered sense of "trial" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: But their arguments about the effect of the intense coverage of the <t>trial</t> may draw the most interest.

Senses:
1. definition=the act of testing something | examples=in the experimental trials the amount of carbon was measured separately
2. definition=trying something to find out about it | examples=a sample for ten days free trial
3. definition=the act of undergoing testing | examples=he survived the great test of battle
4. definition=(law) the determination of a person's innocence or guilt by due process of law | examples=he had a fair trial and the jury found him guilty
5. definition=(sports) a preliminary competition to determine qualifications | examples=the trials for the semifinals began yesterday
6. definition=an annoying or frustrating or catastrophic event | examples=his mother-in-law's visits were a great trial for him


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Which numbered sense of "interest" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: But their arguments about the effect of the intense coverage of the trial may draw the most <t>interest</t>.

Senses:
1. definition=a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something | examples=an interest in music
2. definition=a reason for wanting something done | examples=for your sake
3. definition=the power of attracting or holding one's attention (because it is unusual or exciting etc.) | examples=they said nothing of great interest
4. definition=a fixed charge for borrowing money; usually a percentage of the amount borrowed | examples=how much interest do you pay on your mortgage?
5. definition=(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something | examples=they have interests all over the world
6. definition=(usually plural) a social group whose members control some field of activity and who have common aims | examples=the iron interests stepped up production
7. definition=a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly) | examples=sailing is her favorite pastime


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Which numbered sense of "challenge" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: They noted in a <t>challenge</t> to the verdict filed last month that the case dominated the news in Connecticut and was discussed during the election campaign by candidates for governor and the United States Senate.

Senses:
1. definition=a demanding or stimulating situation | examples=they reacted irrationally to the challenge of Russian power
2. definition=a call to engage in a contest or fight
3. definition=questioning a statement and demanding an explanation | examples=his challenge of the assumption that Japan is still our enemy
4. definition=a formal objection to the selection of a particular person as a juror
5. definition=a demand by a sentry for a password or identification


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Which numbered sense of "month" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: They noted in a challenge to the verdict filed last <t>month</t> that the case dominated the news in Connecticut and was discussed during the election campaign by candidates for governor and the United States Senate.

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1. definition=one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year | examples=he paid the bill last month
2. definition=a time unit of approximately 30 days | examples=he was given a month to pay the bill


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Which numbered sense of "case" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: They noted in a challenge to the verdict filed last month that the <t>case</t> dominated the news in Connecticut and was discussed during the election campaign by candidates for governor and the United States Senate.

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


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Which numbered sense of "news" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: They noted in a challenge to the verdict filed last month that the case dominated the <t>news</t> in Connecticut and was discussed during the election campaign by candidates for governor and the United States Senate.

Senses:
1. definition=information about recent and important events | examples=they awaited news of the outcome
2. definition=information reported in a newspaper or news magazine | examples=the news of my death was greatly exaggerated
3. definition=a program devoted to current events, often using interviews and commentary | examples=we watch the 7 o'clock news every night
4. definition=informal information of any kind that is not previously known to someone | examples=it was news to me
5. definition=the quality of being sufficiently interesting to be reported in news bulletins | examples=the judge conceded the newsworthiness of the trial


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Which numbered sense of "connecticut" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: They noted in a challenge to the verdict filed last month that the case dominated the news in <t>Connecticut</t> and was discussed during the election campaign by candidates for governor and the United States Senate.

Senses:
1. definition=a New England state; one of the original 13 colonies
2. definition=a river in the northeastern United States; flows south from northern New Hampshire along the border between New Hampshire and Vermont and through Massachusetts and Connecticut where it empties into Long Island Sound
3. definition=one of the British colonies that formed the United States


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Which numbered sense of "election" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: They noted in a challenge to the verdict filed last month that the case dominated the news in Connecticut and was discussed during the <t>election</t> campaign by candidates for governor and the United States Senate.

Senses:
1. definition=a vote to select the winner of a position or political office | examples=the results of the election will be announced tonight
2. definition=the act of selecting someone or something; the exercise of deliberate choice | examples=her election of medicine as a profession
3. definition=the status or fact of being elected | examples=they celebrated his election
4. definition=the predestination of some individuals as objects of divine mercy (especially as conceived by Calvinists)


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Which numbered sense of "campaign" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: They noted in a challenge to the verdict filed last month that the case dominated the news in Connecticut and was discussed during the election <t>campaign</t> by candidates for governor and the United States Senate.

Senses:
1. definition=a race between candidates for elective office | examples=I managed his campaign for governor
2. definition=a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end | examples=he supported populist campaigns
3. definition=several related operations aimed at achieving a particular goal (usually within geographical and temporal constraints)
4. definition=an overland journey by hunters (especially in Africa)


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Which numbered sense of "candidate" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: They noted in a challenge to the verdict filed last month that the case dominated the news in Connecticut and was discussed during the election campaign by <t>candidates</t> for governor and the United States Senate.

Senses:
1. definition=a politician who is running for public office
2. definition=someone who is considered for something (for an office or prize or honor etc.)


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Which numbered sense of "case" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: They argued that the news media continually fanned the flames of emotion about the <t>case</t>.

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


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Which numbered sense of "courthouse" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: "The daily crush of media tweets, cameras and reporters outside the <t>courthouse</t>," the lawyers wrote, "was unlike anything ever seen here in New Haven and maybe statewide."

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1. definition=a government building that houses the offices of a county government
2. definition=a building that houses judicial courts


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Which numbered sense of "focus" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: Their <t>focus</t> on the Twitter coverage is controversial.

Senses:
1. definition=the concentration of attention or energy on something | examples=the focus of activity shifted to molecular biology
2. definition=maximum clarity or distinctness of an image rendered by an optical system | examples=in focus
3. definition=maximum clarity or distinctness of an idea | examples=the controversy brought clearly into focus an important difference of opinion
4. definition=a central point or locus of an infection in an organism | examples=the focus of infection
5. definition=special emphasis attached to something | examples=the stress was more on accuracy than on speed
6. definition=a point of convergence of light (or other radiation) or a point from which it diverges
7. definition=a fixed reference point on the concave side of a conic section


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Which numbered sense of "coverage" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: Their focus on the Twitter <t>coverage</t> is controversial.

Senses:
1. definition=the total amount and type of insurance carried
2. definition=the extent to which something is covered | examples=the dictionary's coverage of standard English is excellent
3. definition=the news as presented by reporters for newspapers or radio or television | examples=they accused the paper of biased coverage of race relations


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Which numbered sense of "interview" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: In <t>interviews</t>, some journalists said the claim that instant news was more incendiary than reports delivered more slowly was a Luddite view that would make poor court policy governing coverage of future trials.

Senses:
1. definition=the questioning of a person (or a conversation in which information is elicited); often conducted by journalists | examples=my interviews with teenagers revealed a weakening of religious bonds
2. definition=a conference (usually with someone important) | examples=he had a consultation with the judge


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Which numbered sense of "journalist" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: In interviews, some <t>journalists</t> said the claim that instant news was more incendiary than reports delivered more slowly was a Luddite view that would make poor court policy governing coverage of future trials.

Senses:
1. definition=a writer for newspapers and magazines
2. definition=someone who keeps a diary or journal


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Which numbered sense of "claim" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: In interviews, some journalists said the <t>claim</t> that instant news was more incendiary than reports delivered more slowly was a Luddite view that would make poor court policy governing coverage of future trials.

Senses:
1. definition=an assertion of a right (as to money or property) | examples=his claim asked for damages
2. definition=an assertion that something is true or factual | examples=his claim that he was innocent
3. definition=demand for something as rightful or due | examples=they struck in support of their claim for a shorter work day
4. definition=an informal right to something | examples=his claim on her attentions
5. definition=an established or recognized right | examples=a strong legal claim to the property
6. definition=a demand especially in the phrase | examples=the call of duty


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Which numbered sense of "news" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: In interviews, some journalists said the claim that instant <t>news</t> was more incendiary than reports delivered more slowly was a Luddite view that would make poor court policy governing coverage of future trials.

Senses:
1. definition=information about recent and important events | examples=they awaited news of the outcome
2. definition=information reported in a newspaper or news magazine | examples=the news of my death was greatly exaggerated
3. definition=a program devoted to current events, often using interviews and commentary | examples=we watch the 7 o'clock news every night
4. definition=informal information of any kind that is not previously known to someone | examples=it was news to me
5. definition=the quality of being sufficiently interesting to be reported in news bulletins | examples=the judge conceded the newsworthiness of the trial


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Which numbered sense of "report" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: In interviews, some journalists said the claim that instant news was more incendiary than <t>reports</t> delivered more slowly was a Luddite view that would make poor court policy governing coverage of future trials.

Senses:
1. definition=a written document describing the findings of some individual or group | examples=this accords with the recent study by Hill and Dale
2. definition=the act of informing by verbal report | examples=he heard reports that they were causing trouble
3. definition=a short account of the news | examples=the report of his speech
4. definition=a sharp explosive sound (especially the sound of a gun firing) | examples=they heard a violent report followed by silence
5. definition=a written evaluation of a student's scholarship and deportment | examples=his father signed his report card
6. definition=an essay (especially one written as an assignment) | examples=he got an A on his composition
7. definition=the general estimation that the public has for a person | examples=he acquired a reputation as an actor before he started writing


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Which numbered sense of "view" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: In interviews, some journalists said the claim that instant news was more incendiary than reports delivered more slowly was a Luddite <t>view</t> that would make poor court policy governing coverage of future trials.

Senses:
1. definition=a way of regarding situations or topics etc. | examples=consider what follows from the positivist view
2. definition=the visual percept of a region | examples=the most desirable feature of the park are the beautiful views
3. definition=the act of looking or seeing or observing | examples=he tried to get a better view of it
4. definition=the range of the eye | examples=they were soon out of view
5. definition=a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty | examples=my opinion differs from yours
6. definition=a message expressing a belief about something; the expression of a belief that is held with confidence but not substantiated by positive knowledge or proof | examples=his opinions appeared frequently on the editorial page
7. definition=purpose; the phrase `with a view to' means `with the intention of' or `for the purpose of' | examples=he took the computer with a view to pawning it
8. definition=graphic art consisting of the graphic or photographic representation of a visual percept | examples=he painted scenes from everyday life
9. definition=the range of interest or activity that can be anticipated | examples=It is beyond the horizon of present knowledge
10. definition=outward appearance | examples=they look the same in outward view


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Which numbered sense of "court" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: In interviews, some journalists said the claim that instant news was more incendiary than reports delivered more slowly was a Luddite view that would make poor <t>court</t> policy governing coverage of future trials.

Senses:
1. definition=an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
2. definition=a room in which a lawcourt sits | examples=television cameras were admitted in the courtroom
3. definition=the sovereign and his advisers who are the governing power of a state
4. definition=a specially marked horizontal area within which a game is played | examples=players had to reserve a court in advance
5. definition=Australian woman tennis player who won many major championships (born in 1947)
6. definition=the family and retinue of a sovereign or prince
7. definition=a hotel for motorists; provides direct access from rooms to parking area
8. definition=a tribunal that is presided over by a magistrate or by one or more judges who administer justice according to the laws
9. definition=the residence of a sovereign or nobleman | examples=the king will visit the duke's court
10. definition=an area wholly or partly surrounded by walls or buildings | examples=the house was built around an inner court
11. definition=respectful deference | examples=pay court to the emperor


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Which numbered sense of "policy" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: In interviews, some journalists said the claim that instant news was more incendiary than reports delivered more slowly was a Luddite view that would make poor court <t>policy</t> governing coverage of future trials.

Senses:
1. definition=a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group | examples=it was a policy of retribution
2. definition=a line of argument rationalizing the course of action of a government | examples=they debated the policy or impolicy of the proposed legislation
3. definition=written contract or certificate of insurance | examples=you should have read the small print on your policy


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Which numbered sense of "coverage" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: In interviews, some journalists said the claim that instant news was more incendiary than reports delivered more slowly was a Luddite view that would make poor court policy governing <t>coverage</t> of future trials.

Senses:
1. definition=the total amount and type of insurance carried
2. definition=the extent to which something is covered | examples=the dictionary's coverage of standard English is excellent
3. definition=the news as presented by reporters for newspapers or radio or television | examples=they accused the paper of biased coverage of race relations


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Which numbered sense of "trial" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: In interviews, some journalists said the claim that instant news was more incendiary than reports delivered more slowly was a Luddite view that would make poor court policy governing coverage of future <t>trials</t>.

Senses:
1. definition=the act of testing something | examples=in the experimental trials the amount of carbon was measured separately
2. definition=trying something to find out about it | examples=a sample for ten days free trial
3. definition=the act of undergoing testing | examples=he survived the great test of battle
4. definition=(law) the determination of a person's innocence or guilt by due process of law | examples=he had a fair trial and the jury found him guilty
5. definition=(sports) a preliminary competition to determine qualifications | examples=the trials for the semifinals began yesterday
6. definition=an annoying or frustrating or catastrophic event | examples=his mother-in-law's visits were a great trial for him


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Which numbered sense of "argument" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: But some lawyers said appeals courts were often attracted to <t>arguments</t> that social and technological changes required adaptation by the courts.

Senses:
1. definition=a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true | examples=it was a strong argument that his hypothesis was true
2. definition=a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement | examples=they were involved in a violent argument
3. definition=a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal | examples=the argument over foreign aid goes on and on
4. definition=a summary of the subject or plot of a literary work or play or movie | examples=the editor added the argument to the poem
5. definition=(computer science) a reference or value that is passed to a function, procedure, subroutine, command, or program
6. definition=a variable in a logical or mathematical expression whose value determines the dependent variable; if f(x)=y, x is the independent variable
7. definition=a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning | examples=I can't follow your line of reasoning


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Which numbered sense of "change" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: But some lawyers said appeals courts were often attracted to arguments that social and technological <t>changes</t> required adaptation by the courts.

Senses:
1. definition=an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another | examples=the change was intended to increase sales
2. definition=a relational difference between states; especially between states before and after some event | examples=he attributed the change to their marriage
3. definition=the action of changing something | examples=the change of government had no impact on the economy
4. definition=the result of alteration or modification | examples=there were marked changes in the lining of the lungs
5. definition=the balance of money received when the amount you tender is greater than the amount due | examples=I paid with a twenty and pocketed the change
6. definition=a thing that is different | examples=he inspected several changes before selecting one
7. definition=a different or fresh set of clothes | examples=she brought a change in her overnight bag
8. definition=coins of small denomination regarded collectively | examples=he had a pocketful of change
9. definition=money received in return for its equivalent in a larger denomination or a different currency | examples=he got change for a twenty and used it to pay the taxi driver
10. definition=a difference that is usually pleasant | examples=he goes to France for variety


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Which numbered sense of "adaptation" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: But some lawyers said appeals courts were often attracted to arguments that social and technological changes required <t>adaptation</t> by the courts.

Senses:
1. definition=a written work (as a novel) that has been recast in a new form | examples=the play is an adaptation of a short novel
2. definition=the process of adapting to something (such as environmental conditions)
3. definition=(physiology) the responsive adjustment of a sense organ (as the eye) to varying conditions (as of light)


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Which numbered sense of "court" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: But some lawyers said appeals courts were often attracted to arguments that social and technological changes required adaptation by the <t>courts</t>.

Senses:
1. definition=an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
2. definition=a room in which a lawcourt sits | examples=television cameras were admitted in the courtroom
3. definition=the sovereign and his advisers who are the governing power of a state
4. definition=a specially marked horizontal area within which a game is played | examples=players had to reserve a court in advance
5. definition=Australian woman tennis player who won many major championships (born in 1947)
6. definition=the family and retinue of a sovereign or prince
7. definition=a hotel for motorists; provides direct access from rooms to parking area
8. definition=a tribunal that is presided over by a magistrate or by one or more judges who administer justice according to the laws
9. definition=the residence of a sovereign or nobleman | examples=the king will visit the duke's court
10. definition=an area wholly or partly surrounded by walls or buildings | examples=the house was built around an inner court
11. definition=respectful deference | examples=pay court to the emperor


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Which numbered sense of "claim" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: Mr. Hayes's lawyers are pressing that <t>claim</t>.

Senses:
1. definition=an assertion of a right (as to money or property) | examples=his claim asked for damages
2. definition=an assertion that something is true or factual | examples=his claim that he was innocent
3. definition=demand for something as rightful or due | examples=they struck in support of their claim for a shorter work day
4. definition=an informal right to something | examples=his claim on her attentions
5. definition=an established or recognized right | examples=a strong legal claim to the property
6. definition=a demand especially in the phrase | examples=the call of duty


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Which numbered sense of "filing" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: In their <t>filing</t>, they referred to the Supreme Court's 1966 decision overturning Dr. Sheppard's conviction because of the trial coverage and made it clear they would claim that the new media required new rules.

Senses:
1. definition=the entering of a legal document into the public record | examples=he filed a complaint
2. definition=a fragment rubbed off by the use of a file
3. definition=the act of using a file (as in shaping or smoothing an object)
4. definition=preservation and methodical arrangement as of documents and papers etc. | examples=I have some filing to do


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Which numbered sense of "supreme_court" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: In their filing, they referred to the <t>Supreme Court</t>'s 1966 decision overturning Dr. Sheppard's conviction because of the trial coverage and made it clear they would claim that the new media required new rules.

Senses:
1. definition=the highest federal court in the United States; has final appellate jurisdiction and has jurisdiction over all other courts in the nation
2. definition=the highest court in most states of the United States


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Which numbered sense of "decision" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: In their filing, they referred to the Supreme Court's 1966 <t>decision</t> overturning Dr. Sheppard's conviction because of the trial coverage and made it clear they would claim that the new media required new rules.

Senses:
1. definition=the act of making up your mind about something | examples=the burden of decision was his
2. definition=a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration | examples=a decision unfavorable to the opposition
3. definition=(boxing) a victory won on points when no knockout has occurred | examples=had little trouble in taking a unanimous decision over his opponent
4. definition=the outcome of a game or contest | examples=the team dropped three decisions in a row
5. definition=the trait of resoluteness as evidenced by firmness of character or purpose | examples=a man of unusual decisiveness


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Which numbered sense of "conviction" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: In their filing, they referred to the Supreme Court's 1966 decision overturning Dr. Sheppard's <t>conviction</t> because of the trial coverage and made it clear they would claim that the new media required new rules.

Senses:
1. definition=an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
2. definition=(criminal law) a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed | examples=the conviction came as no surprise


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Which numbered sense of "trial" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: In their filing, they referred to the Supreme Court's 1966 decision overturning Dr. Sheppard's conviction because of the <t>trial</t> coverage and made it clear they would claim that the new media required new rules.

Senses:
1. definition=the act of testing something | examples=in the experimental trials the amount of carbon was measured separately
2. definition=trying something to find out about it | examples=a sample for ten days free trial
3. definition=the act of undergoing testing | examples=he survived the great test of battle
4. definition=(law) the determination of a person's innocence or guilt by due process of law | examples=he had a fair trial and the jury found him guilty
5. definition=(sports) a preliminary competition to determine qualifications | examples=the trials for the semifinals began yesterday
6. definition=an annoying or frustrating or catastrophic event | examples=his mother-in-law's visits were a great trial for him


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Which numbered sense of "coverage" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: In their filing, they referred to the Supreme Court's 1966 decision overturning Dr. Sheppard's conviction because of the trial <t>coverage</t> and made it clear they would claim that the new media required new rules.

Senses:
1. definition=the total amount and type of insurance carried
2. definition=the extent to which something is covered | examples=the dictionary's coverage of standard English is excellent
3. definition=the news as presented by reporters for newspapers or radio or television | examples=they accused the paper of biased coverage of race relations


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Which numbered sense of "rule" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: In their filing, they referred to the Supreme Court's 1966 decision overturning Dr. Sheppard's conviction because of the trial coverage and made it clear they would claim that the new media required new <t>rules</t>.

Senses:
1. definition=a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior | examples=it was his rule to take a walk before breakfast
2. definition=something regarded as a normative example | examples=the convention of not naming the main character
3. definition=prescribed guide for conduct or action
4. definition=(linguistics) a rule describing (or prescribing) a linguistic practice
5. definition=a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct | examples=their principles of composition characterized all their works
6. definition=the duration of a monarch's or government's power | examples=during the rule of Elizabeth
7. definition=dominance or power through legal authority | examples=France held undisputed dominion over vast areas of Africa
8. definition=directions that define the way a game or sport is to be conducted | examples=he knew the rules of chess
9. definition=any one of a systematic body of regulations defining the way of life of members of a religious order | examples=the rule of St. Dominic
10. definition=a rule or law concerning a natural phenomenon or the function of a complex system | examples=the principle of the conservation of mass
11. definition=(mathematics) a standard procedure for solving a class of mathematical problems | examples=he determined the upper bound with Descartes' rule of signs
12. definition=measuring stick consisting of a strip of wood or metal or plastic with a straight edge that is used for drawing straight lines and measuring lengths