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

[User]
Target lemma: large
Target surface form: large
Context:
The stranger really had nothing to do with it, of course Haney went to bed, happy that at least he was rid of that lousy landlord. After all, the man had no family, so no one suffered, and everybody was better off for it. Really, he said to himself, nobody kills a man just as a favor!! So you thought I didn't mean what I said. The stranger's eyes were <t>large</t> and sad, as if Phil Haney had hurt his feelings. It was like a recurrent, annoying dream, but now the dream was beginning to take on overtones of a nightmare.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=large%3:00:00:: | definition=above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent | synonyms=big | examples=a large city; set out for the big city
2. sense_key=large%5:00:00:significant:00 | definition=fairly large or important in effect; influential | examples=played a large role in the negotiations
3. sense_key=large%5:00:00:rhetorical:00 | definition=ostentatiously lofty in style | synonyms=bombastic, declamatory, orotund, tumid, turgid | examples=a man given to large talk; tumid political prose
4. sense_key=large%5:00:00:generous:02 | definition=generous and understanding and tolerant | synonyms=big, magnanimous | examples=a heart big enough to hold no grudges; that's very big of you to be so forgiving
5. sense_key=large%5:00:00:conspicuous:00 | definition=conspicuous in position or importance | synonyms=big, prominent | examples=a big figure in the movement; big man on campus
6. sense_key=large%5:00:00:comprehensive:00 | definition=having broad power and range and scope | examples=taking the large view; a large effect
7. sense_key=large%5:00:00:pregnant:00 | definition=in an advanced stage of pregnancy | synonyms=big, enceinte, expectant, gravid, great, heavy | examples=was big with child; was great with child

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

raw_output:
The context describes the stranger's eyes as "<t>large</t> and sad," which implies a physical description of the size of the eyes. Among the candidate senses, the one that best matches a physical, above-average size description is:

1. sense_key=large%3:00:00:: | definition=above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent | synonyms=big | examples=a large city; set out for the big city

Therefore, the best indexed sense is the first one.

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


attempt_kind: initial

status: success

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

[User]
Target lemma: sad
Target surface form: sad
Context:
The stranger really had nothing to do with it, of course Haney went to bed, happy that at least he was rid of that lousy landlord. After all, the man had no family, so no one suffered, and everybody was better off for it. Really, he said to himself, nobody kills a man just as a favor!! So you thought I didn't mean what I said. The stranger's eyes were large and <t>sad</t>, as if Phil Haney had hurt his feelings. It was like a recurrent, annoying dream, but now the dream was beginning to take on overtones of a nightmare.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=sad%3:00:00:: | definition=experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness; ; - Christina Rossetti | examples=feeling sad because his dog had died; Better by far that you should forget and smile / Than that you should remember and be sad
2. sense_key=sad%5:00:00:sorrowful:00 | definition=of things that make you feel sad; ; ; ; - Christina Rossetti | examples=sad news; she doesn't like sad movies
3. sense_key=sad%5:00:00:bad:00 | definition=bad; unfortunate | synonyms=deplorable, distressing, lamentable, pitiful, sorry | examples=my finances were in a deplorable state; a lamentable decision

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

raw_output:
The context describes the stranger's eyes as "sad," implying that the stranger is experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness due to something Haney did ("as if Phil Haney had hurt his feelings"). This aligns with the definition of "sad" as experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness. The other senses relate to things that cause sadness or describe something as bad, which do not fit the context as directly as the first sense does.

Therefore, the best indexed sense is the first one.

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

finish_reason: stop

role: assistant

currency: USD

source: unavailable


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

[User]
Target lemma: hurt
Target surface form: hurt
Context:
The stranger really had nothing to do with it, of course Haney went to bed, happy that at least he was rid of that lousy landlord. After all, the man had no family, so no one suffered, and everybody was better off for it. Really, he said to himself, nobody kills a man just as a favor!! So you thought I didn't mean what I said. The stranger's eyes were large and sad, as if Phil Haney had <t>hurt</t> his feelings. It was like a recurrent, annoying dream, but now the dream was beginning to take on overtones of a nightmare.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=hurt%2:39:00:: | definition=be the source of pain | synonyms=ache, smart
2. sense_key=hurt%2:29:01:: | definition=give trouble or pain to | examples=This exercise will hurt your back
3. sense_key=hurt%2:37:01:: | definition=cause emotional anguish or make miserable | synonyms=pain, anguish | examples=It pains me to see my children not being taught well in school
4. sense_key=hurt%2:30:04:: | definition=cause damage or affect negatively | synonyms=injure | examples=Our business was hurt by the new competition
5. sense_key=hurt%2:37:00:: | definition=hurt the feelings of | synonyms=wound, injure, bruise, offend, spite | examples=She hurt me when she did not include me among her guests; This remark really bruised my ego
6. sense_key=hurt%2:39:01:: | definition=feel physical pain | synonyms=ache, suffer | examples=Were you hurting after the accident?
7. sense_key=hurt%2:29:02:: | definition=feel pain or be in pain | synonyms=suffer

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

raw_output:
The context describes the stranger's eyes being "large and sad, as if Phil Haney had **hurt** his feelings." This indicates an emotional impact on the stranger's feelings rather than physical pain or damage to property. The most fitting sense is therefore the one that means "hurt the feelings of," which aligns with the emotional connotation in the sentence.

Thus, the best indexed sense is:

```json
{"sense_index": 5}
```


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

[User]
Target lemma: dream
Target surface form: dream
Context:
Haney went to bed, happy that at least he was rid of that lousy landlord. After all, the man had no family, so no one suffered, and everybody was better off for it. Really, he said to himself, nobody kills a man just as a favor!! So you thought I didn't mean what I said. The stranger's eyes were large and sad, as if Phil Haney had hurt his feelings. It was like a recurrent, annoying <t>dream</t>, but now the dream was beginning to take on overtones of a nightmare. However, Haney knew it was not a dream.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=dream%1:09:01:: | definition=a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep | synonyms=dreaming | examples=I had a dream about you last night
2. sense_key=dream%1:09:02:: | definition=imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake | synonyms=dreaming | examples=he lives in a dream that has nothing to do with reality
3. sense_key=dream%1:12:00:: | definition=a cherished desire | synonyms=ambition, aspiration | examples=his ambition is to own his own business
4. sense_key=dream%1:09:03:: | definition=a fantastic but vain hope (from fantasies induced by the opium pipe) | synonyms=pipe dream | examples=I have this pipe dream about being emperor of the universe
5. sense_key=dream%1:09:04:: | definition=a state of mind characterized by abstraction and release from reality | examples=he went about his work as if in a dream
6. sense_key=dream%1:26:00:: | definition=someone or something wonderful | examples=this dessert is a dream

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

raw_output:
The context describes a situation where Haney reflects on an experience that is becoming increasingly disturbing, likening it to a "recurrent, annoying dream" that is now taking on "overtones of a nightmare." The key aspects here are:

- The phrase "like a recurrent, annoying dream" suggests a mental experience that recurs and is bothersome.
- The subsequent mention that "now the dream was beginning to take on overtones of a nightmare" indicates that the mental experience is no longer pleasant or benign but is becoming distressing.
- The contrast with "However, Haney knew it was not a dream" implies that the experience is being compared to a dream state but is actually something else, emphasizing the mental imagery and emotional content of the experience.

Given these points, the most fitting sense is the one that refers to a mental experience during sleep characterized by images and emotions, which can become disturbing or nightmarish. This aligns with:

**sense_key=dream%1:09:01:: | definition=a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep | synonyms=dreaming | examples=I had a dream about you last night**

Therefore, the best indexed sense is:

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


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

[User]
Target lemma: dream
Target surface form: dream
Context:
Haney went to bed, happy that at least he was rid of that lousy landlord. After all, the man had no family, so no one suffered, and everybody was better off for it. Really, he said to himself, nobody kills a man just as a favor!! So you thought I didn't mean what I said. The stranger's eyes were large and sad, as if Phil Haney had hurt his feelings. It was like a recurrent, annoying dream, but now the <t>dream</t> was beginning to take on overtones of a nightmare. However, Haney knew it was not a dream.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=dream%1:09:01:: | definition=a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep | synonyms=dreaming | examples=I had a dream about you last night
2. sense_key=dream%1:09:02:: | definition=imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake | synonyms=dreaming | examples=he lives in a dream that has nothing to do with reality
3. sense_key=dream%1:12:00:: | definition=a cherished desire | synonyms=ambition, aspiration | examples=his ambition is to own his own business
4. sense_key=dream%1:09:03:: | definition=a fantastic but vain hope (from fantasies induced by the opium pipe) | synonyms=pipe dream | examples=I have this pipe dream about being emperor of the universe
5. sense_key=dream%1:09:04:: | definition=a state of mind characterized by abstraction and release from reality | examples=he went about his work as if in a dream
6. sense_key=dream%1:26:00:: | definition=someone or something wonderful | examples=this dessert is a dream

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

raw_output:
The context describes a situation where Haney reflects on an experience that is becoming increasingly distressing, likening it to a "recurrent, annoying dream" that is now taking on "overtones of a nightmare." The key phrase here is the comparison to a dream that is turning into a nightmare, indicating a mental state or experience rather than a literal sleep phenomenon or a cherished wish. Among the candidate senses, the one that best captures a mental experience that is distressing and akin to a nightmare is:

- **sense_key=dream%1:09:01::** – definition: a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep; synonyms: dreaming; examples: I had a dream about you last night.

This sense aligns with the idea of a mental experience (the dream) that is now distressing, fitting the context of the passage.

Therefore, the best indexed sense is:

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


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

[User]
Target lemma: begin
Target surface form: beginning
Context:
Haney went to bed, happy that at least he was rid of that lousy landlord. After all, the man had no family, so no one suffered, and everybody was better off for it. Really, he said to himself, nobody kills a man just as a favor!! So you thought I didn't mean what I said. The stranger's eyes were large and sad, as if Phil Haney had hurt his feelings. It was like a recurrent, annoying dream, but now the dream was <t>beginning</t> to take on overtones of a nightmare. However, Haney knew it was not a dream.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=begin%2:30:00:: | definition=take the first step or steps in carrying out an action | synonyms=get down, get, start out, start, set about, set out | examples=We began working at dawn; Who will start?
2. sense_key=begin%2:42:00:: | definition=have a beginning, in a temporal, spatial, or evaluative sense | synonyms=start | examples=The DMZ begins right over the hill; The second movement begins after the Allegro
3. sense_key=begin%2:30:01:: | definition=set in motion, cause to start | synonyms=lead off, start, commence | examples=The U.S. started a war in the Middle East; The Iraqis began hostilities
4. sense_key=begin%2:32:03:: | definition=begin to speak or say;  he began | examples=Now listen, friends,
5. sense_key=begin%2:42:02:: | definition=be the first item or point, constitute the beginning or start, come first in a series | examples=The number `one' begins the sequence; A terrible murder begins the novel
6. sense_key=begin%2:42:04:: | definition=have a beginning, of a temporal event | examples=WW II began in 1939 when Hitler marched into Poland; The company's Asia tour begins next month
7. sense_key=begin%2:42:03:: | definition=have a beginning characterized in some specified way | synonyms=start | examples=The novel begins with a murder; My property begins with the three maple trees
8. sense_key=begin%2:41:04:: | definition=begin an event that is implied and limited by the nature or inherent function of the direct object | synonyms=start | examples=begin a cigar; She started the soup while it was still hot
9. sense_key=begin%2:41:00:: | definition=achieve or accomplish in the least degree, usually used in the negative | examples=This economic measure doesn't even begin to deal with the problem of inflation; You cannot even begin to understand the problem we had to deal with during the war
10. sense_key=begin%2:32:04:: | definition=begin to speak, understand, read, and write a language | examples=She began Russian at an early age; We started French in fourth grade

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

raw_output:
The sentence "It was like a recurrent, annoying dream, but now the dream was <t>beginning</t> to take on overtones of a nightmare." indicates that the dream is starting to change or develop into something more ominous. This aligns with the sense of "beginning" as the point where something starts to happen or take effect, rather than merely marking a temporal start or initiating an action.

Among the candidate senses, the one that best captures this nuance is:

- **sense_key=begin%2:42:04:: | definition=have a beginning, of a temporal event | synonyms=start | examples=WW II began in 1939 when Hitler marched into Poland; The company's Asia tour begins next month**

This sense specifically addresses the initiation of a temporal event, which fits the context of the dream "beginning" to change.

Therefore, the best indexed sense is:

```json
{"sense_index": 4}
```


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

[User]
Target lemma: overtone
Target surface form: overtones
Context:
Haney went to bed, happy that at least he was rid of that lousy landlord. After all, the man had no family, so no one suffered, and everybody was better off for it. Really, he said to himself, nobody kills a man just as a favor!! So you thought I didn't mean what I said. The stranger's eyes were large and sad, as if Phil Haney had hurt his feelings. It was like a recurrent, annoying dream, but now the dream was beginning to take on <t>overtones</t> of a nightmare. However, Haney knew it was not a dream.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=overtone%1:10:00:: | definition=(usually plural) an ulterior implicit meaning or quality | examples=overtones of despair
2. sense_key=overtone%1:09:00:: | definition=a harmonic with a frequency that is a multiple of the fundamental frequency | synonyms=partial, partial tone

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

raw_output:
The context describes the dream beginning to take on "overtones" of a nightmare, suggesting an additional, implicit meaning or quality being added to the situation. This aligns with the definition of "overtones" as "an ulterior implicit meaning or quality." The musical definition (harmonic) and synonyms (partial, partial tone) do not fit the metaphorical usage here. Therefore, the best sense is the one describing an implicit meaning or quality.

{"sense_index": 1}


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

[User]
Target lemma: nightmare
Target surface form: nightmare
Context:
Haney went to bed, happy that at least he was rid of that lousy landlord. After all, the man had no family, so no one suffered, and everybody was better off for it. Really, he said to himself, nobody kills a man just as a favor!! So you thought I didn't mean what I said. The stranger's eyes were large and sad, as if Phil Haney had hurt his feelings. It was like a recurrent, annoying dream, but now the dream was beginning to take on overtones of a <t>nightmare</t>. However, Haney knew it was not a dream.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=nightmare%1:26:00:: | definition=a situation resembling a terrifying dream | synonyms=incubus
2. sense_key=nightmare%1:09:00:: | definition=a terrifying or deeply upsetting dream

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

raw_output:
The context describes the situation beginning to take on "overtones of a nightmare," indicating that the situation is becoming increasingly terrifying or distressing, akin to a deeply upsetting dream. This aligns with the definition of a nightmare as a terrifying or deeply upsetting dream. Therefore, the best indexed sense is the one describing a terrifying or deeply upsetting dream.

The appropriate sense key is `nightmare%1:09:00::`.

Thus, the response is:

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


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

[User]
Target lemma: know
Target surface form: knew
Context:
After all, the man had no family, so no one suffered, and everybody was better off for it. Really, he said to himself, nobody kills a man just as a favor!! So you thought I didn't mean what I said. The stranger's eyes were large and sad, as if Phil Haney had hurt his feelings. It was like a recurrent, annoying dream, but now the dream was beginning to take on overtones of a nightmare. However, Haney <t>knew</t> it was not a dream. He might be very tight, but he knew where he was.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=know%2:31:01:: | definition=be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about | synonyms=cognize, cognise | examples=I know that the President lied to the people; I want to know who is winning the game!
2. sense_key=know%2:31:03:: | definition=know how to do or perform something | examples=She knows how to knit; Does your husband know how to cook?
3. sense_key=know%2:31:02:: | definition=be aware of the truth of something; have a belief or faith in something; regard as true beyond any doubt | examples=I know that I left the key on the table; Galileo knew that the earth moves around the sun
4. sense_key=know%2:31:00:: | definition=be familiar or acquainted with a person or an object | examples=She doesn't know this composer; Do you know my sister?
5. sense_key=know%2:31:04:: | definition=have firsthand knowledge of states, situations, emotions, or sensations | synonyms=experience, live | examples=I know the feeling!; have you ever known hunger?
6. sense_key=know%2:31:06:: | definition=accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority | synonyms=acknowledge, recognize, recognise | examples=The Crown Prince was acknowledged as the true heir to the throne; We do not recognize your gods
7. sense_key=know%2:31:15:: | definition=have fixed in the mind | examples=I know Latin; This student knows her irregular verbs
8. sense_key=know%2:35:00:: | definition=have sexual intercourse with | synonyms=sleep together, roll in the hay, love, make out, make love, sleep with | examples=This student sleeps with everyone in her dorm; Adam knew Eve
9. sense_key=know%2:31:11:: | definition=know the nature or character of | examples=we all knew her as a big show-off
10. sense_key=know%2:31:12:: | definition=be able to distinguish, recognize as being different | examples=The child knows right from wrong
11. sense_key=know%2:31:14:: | definition=perceive as familiar | examples=I know this voice!

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

raw_output:
To determine the best sense for "knew" in the given context, we analyze the sentence:

*"He might be very tight, but he knew where he was."*

The key phrase here is "he knew where he was," which indicates that the subject is aware of his location or situation. This aligns with the definition of knowing a fact or specific piece of information.

Let's review the candidate senses:

1. **sense_key=know%2:31:01::** - Be cognizant or aware of a fact or specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about.
   *Synonyms: cognize, cognise*
   *Examples: I know that the President lied to the people; I want to know who is winning the game!*

2. **sense_key=know%2:31:03::** - Know how to do or perform something.
   *Examples: She knows how to knit; Does your husband know how to cook?*

3. **sense_key=know%2:31:02::** - Be aware of the truth of something; regard as true beyond any doubt.
   *Examples: I know that I left the key on the table; Galileo knew that the earth moves around the sun.*

4. **sense_key=know%2:31:00::** - Be familiar or acquainted with a person or an object.
   *Examples: She doesn't know this composer; Do you know my sister?*

5. **sense_key=know%2:31:04::** - Have firsthand knowledge of states, situations, emotions, or sensations.
   *Synonyms: experience, live*
   *Examples: I know the feeling!; have you ever known hunger?*

6. **sense_key=know%2:31:06::** - Accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority.
   *Synonyms: acknowledge, recognize, recognise*
   *Examples: The Crown Prince was acknowledged as the true heir to the throne; We do not recognize your gods.*

7. **sense_key=know%2:35:00::** - Have sexual intercourse with.
   *Synonyms: sleep together, roll in the hay, love, make out, make love, sleep with*
   *Examples: This student sleeps with everyone in her dorm; Adam knew Eve.*

8. **sense_key=know%2:31:11::** - Know the nature or character of.
   *Examples: we all knew her as a big show-off*

9. **sense_key=know%2:31:12::** - Be able to distinguish, recognize as being different.
   *Examples: The child knows right from wrong*

10. **sense_key=know%2:31:14::** - Perceive as familiar.
    *Examples: I know this voice!*

The context specifically refers to awareness of a location ("where he was"), which best matches **sense_key=know%2:31:01::**—being cognizant or aware of a fact or specific piece of information. This sense is supported by the synonym "cognize" and the example "I know that the President lied to the people," which parallels the idea of knowing a fact about one's whereabouts.

Therefore, the best indexed sense is:

```json
{"sense_index": 3}
```


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

[User]
Target lemma: dream
Target surface form: dream
Context:
After all, the man had no family, so no one suffered, and everybody was better off for it. Really, he said to himself, nobody kills a man just as a favor!! So you thought I didn't mean what I said. The stranger's eyes were large and sad, as if Phil Haney had hurt his feelings. It was like a recurrent, annoying dream, but now the dream was beginning to take on overtones of a nightmare. However, Haney knew it was not a <t>dream</t>. He might be very tight, but he knew where he was.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=dream%1:09:01:: | definition=a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep | synonyms=dreaming | examples=I had a dream about you last night
2. sense_key=dream%1:09:02:: | definition=imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake | synonyms=dreaming | examples=he lives in a dream that has nothing to do with reality
3. sense_key=dream%1:12:00:: | definition=a cherished desire | synonyms=ambition, aspiration | examples=his ambition is to own his own business
4. sense_key=dream%1:09:03:: | definition=a fantastic but vain hope (from fantasies induced by the opium pipe) | synonyms=pipe dream | examples=I have this pipe dream about being emperor of the universe
5. sense_key=dream%1:09:04:: | definition=a state of mind characterized by abstraction and release from reality | examples=he went about his work as if in a dream
6. sense_key=dream%1:26:00:: | definition=someone or something wonderful | examples=this dessert is a dream

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

raw_output:
The context describes the stranger's experience as "like a recurrent, annoying dream, but now the dream was beginning to take on overtones of a nightmare." This usage refers to a mental state or experience that is vivid and recurring, akin to a dream while awake, but with negative connotations. The phrase "beginning to take on overtones of a nightmare" further emphasizes the unpleasant, imagined nature of the experience.

Among the candidate senses, the one that best captures a vivid, imagined experience that is not a literal sleep state but rather a mental or emotional state resembling a dream is:

- **sense_key=dream%1:09:04::**: definition=a state of mind characterized by abstraction and release from reality | synonyms=dreaming | examples=he went about his work as if in a dream

This sense aligns with the context of the sentence, where "dream" is used metaphorically to describe an unsettling, imagined scenario that feels like a recurring dream but is now perceived as a nightmare.

Therefore, the best indexed sense is:

```json
{"sense_index": 4}
```


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

[User]
Target lemma: tight
Target surface form: tight
Context:
Really, he said to himself, nobody kills a man just as a favor!! So you thought I didn't mean what I said. The stranger's eyes were large and sad, as if Phil Haney had hurt his feelings. It was like a recurrent, annoying dream, but now the dream was beginning to take on overtones of a nightmare. However, Haney knew it was not a dream. He might be very <t>tight</t>, but he knew where he was. It was the same bar, and it was two weeks later -- Saturday night, when he had an excuse to drink heavier than usual.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=tight%3:00:01:: | definition=closely constrained or constricted or constricting | examples=tight skirts; he hated tight starched collars
2. sense_key=tight%5:00:00:tense:01 | definition=pulled or drawn tight | synonyms=taut | examples=taut sails; a tight drumhead
3. sense_key=tight%5:00:00:invulnerable:00 | definition=set so close together as to be invulnerable to penetration | examples=in tight formation; a tight blockade
4. sense_key=tight%5:00:00:closed:03 | definition=pressed tightly together | synonyms=compressed | examples=with lips compressed
5. sense_key=tight%5:00:00:stingy:00 | definition=(used of persons or behavior) characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity | synonyms=mean, mingy, miserly | examples=a mean person; he left a miserly tip
6. sense_key=tight%5:00:00:scarce:00 | definition=affected by scarcity and expensive to borrow | examples=tight money; a tight market
7. sense_key=tight%3:00:02:: | definition=of such close construction as to be impermeable | examples=a tight roof; warm in our tight little house
8. sense_key=tight%5:00:00:fine:00 | definition=of textiles | synonyms=close | examples=a close weave; smooth percale with a very tight weave
9. sense_key=tight%5:00:00:secure:03 | definition=securely or solidly fixed in place; rigid | examples=the bolts are tight
10. sense_key=tight%5:00:00:equal:00 | definition=(of a contest or contestants) evenly matched | synonyms=close | examples=a close contest; a close election
11. sense_key=tight%5:00:00:intoxicated:00 | definition=very drunk | synonyms=besotted, blind drunk, blotto, crocked, cockeyed, fuddled
12. sense_key=tight%5:00:00:difficult:00 | definition=exasperatingly difficult to handle or circumvent | synonyms=nasty | examples=a nasty problem; a good man to have on your side in a tight situation
13. sense_key=tight%5:00:00:demanding:01 | definition=demanding strict attention to rules and procedures | synonyms=rigorous, stringent | examples=rigorous discipline; tight security
14. sense_key=tight%5:00:00:compact:00 | definition=packed closely together | examples=they stood in a tight little group; hair in tight curls

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

raw_output:
To determine the best sense for "tight" in the given context, we analyze the surrounding text:

> "He might be very **tight**, but he knew where he was."

The phrase "he might be very tight" suggests a characteristic of the person (Phil Haney) rather than a physical condition or a situation involving tension, scarcity, or invulnerability. The context implies that Haney is being described as **stingy** or **mean** in some way, as it contrasts his mental awareness ("he knew where he was") with a personal trait.

Reviewing the candidate senses:

1. **closely constrained or constricted** – irrelevant to a personality trait.
2. **pulled or drawn tight** – unrelated to personality.
3. **set so close together as to be invulnerable** – unrelated.
4. **pressed tightly together** – unrelated.
5. **characterized by lack of generosity** – matches the idea of being stingy or mean.
6. **affected by scarcity** – unrelated.
7. **of such close construction as to be impermeable** – unrelated.
8. **of textiles** – irrelevant.
9. **securely or solidly fixed** – unrelated.
10. **evenly matched** – irrelevant.
11. **very drunk** – unrelated.
12. **exasperatingly difficult to handle** – could fit a challenging situation but not the personality trait implied.
13. **demanding strict attention** – unrelated.
14. **packed closely together** – irrelevant.

The context clearly points to a **stingy or mean** characterization, which aligns with sense 5: "characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity" (synonyms: mean, miserly, mingy).

Therefore, the best indexed sense is sense 5.

**Answer:**
```json
{"sense_index": 5}
```


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

[User]
Target lemma: know
Target surface form: knew
Context:
Really, he said to himself, nobody kills a man just as a favor!! So you thought I didn't mean what I said. The stranger's eyes were large and sad, as if Phil Haney had hurt his feelings. It was like a recurrent, annoying dream, but now the dream was beginning to take on overtones of a nightmare. However, Haney knew it was not a dream. He might be very tight, but he <t>knew</t> where he was. It was the same bar, and it was two weeks later -- Saturday night, when he had an excuse to drink heavier than usual.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=know%2:31:01:: | definition=be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about | synonyms=cognize, cognise | examples=I know that the President lied to the people; I want to know who is winning the game!
2. sense_key=know%2:31:03:: | definition=know how to do or perform something | examples=She knows how to knit; Does your husband know how to cook?
3. sense_key=know%2:31:02:: | definition=be aware of the truth of something; have a belief or faith in something; regard as true beyond any doubt | examples=I know that I left the key on the table; Galileo knew that the earth moves around the sun
4. sense_key=know%2:31:00:: | definition=be familiar or acquainted with a person or an object | examples=She doesn't know this composer; Do you know my sister?
5. sense_key=know%2:31:04:: | definition=have firsthand knowledge of states, situations, emotions, or sensations | synonyms=experience, live | examples=I know the feeling!; have you ever known hunger?
6. sense_key=know%2:31:06:: | definition=accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority | synonyms=acknowledge, recognize, recognise | examples=The Crown Prince was acknowledged as the true heir to the throne; We do not recognize your gods
7. sense_key=know%2:31:15:: | definition=have fixed in the mind | examples=I know Latin; This student knows her irregular verbs
8. sense_key=know%2:35:00:: | definition=have sexual intercourse with | synonyms=sleep together, roll in the hay, love, make out, make love, sleep with | examples=This student sleeps with everyone in her dorm; Adam knew Eve
9. sense_key=know%2:31:11:: | definition=know the nature or character of | examples=we all knew her as a big show-off
10. sense_key=know%2:31:12:: | definition=be able to distinguish, recognize as being different | examples=The child knows right from wrong
11. sense_key=know%2:31:14:: | definition=perceive as familiar | examples=I know this voice!

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

raw_output:
To determine the best sense for "knew" in the given context, we analyze the sentence:

> "However, Haney knew it was not a dream. He might be very tight, but he knew where he was."

The key phrase is "Haney knew it was not a dream." This indicates that Haney is aware of the truth that what is happening is real, not a dream. The context emphasizes certainty and awareness of reality.

Let's evaluate the candidate senses:

1. **sense_key=know%2:31:01::** - Be cognizant or aware of a fact or specific piece of information. This fits, but it is quite general.
2. **sense_key=know%2:31:03::** - Know how to do or perform something. This does not fit the context.
3. **sense_key=know%2:31:02::** - Be aware of the truth of something; regard as true beyond any doubt. This directly matches the idea of Haney being certain that it is not a dream.
4. **sense_key=know%2:31:00::** - Be familiar or acquainted with a person or object. This does not fit.
5. **sense_key=know%2:31:04::** - Have firsthand knowledge of states, situations, emotions, or sensations. This is less precise for the context.
6. **sense_key=know%2:31:06::** - Accept someone to be what is claimed or accept power and authority. This does not fit.
7. **sense_key=know%2:31:15::** - Have fixed in the mind. This is too specific and does not capture the certainty about reality.
8. **sense_key=know%2:35:00::** - Have sexual intercourse with. This is irrelevant.
9. **sense_key=know%2:31:11::** - Know the nature or character of. This does not fit.
10. **sense_key=know%2:31:12::** - Be able to distinguish, recognize as different. This does not fit.
11. **sense_key=know%2:31:14::** - Perceive as familiar. This is less precise than needed.

The context clearly requires a sense that conveys certainty about the truth of a situation, which aligns with **sense_key=know%2:31:02::**. Therefore, the best indexed sense is:

```json
{"sense_index": 3}
```


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

[User]
Target lemma: same
Target surface form: same
Context:
So you thought I didn't mean what I said. The stranger's eyes were large and sad, as if Phil Haney had hurt his feelings. It was like a recurrent, annoying dream, but now the dream was beginning to take on overtones of a nightmare. However, Haney knew it was not a dream. He might be very tight, but he knew where he was. It was the <t>same</t> bar, and it was two weeks later -- Saturday night, when he had an excuse to drink heavier than usual. He had been sitting in the usual corner at the little table, as far as possible from any talkative, friendly lushes.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=same%3:00:02:: | definition=same in identity | examples=the same man I saw yesterday; never wore the same dress twice
2. sense_key=same%3:00:00:: | definition=closely similar or comparable in kind or quality or quantity or degree | examples=curtains the same color as the walls; two girls of the same age
3. sense_key=same%3:00:04:: | definition=equal in amount or value | synonyms=like | examples=like amounts; equivalent amounts
4. sense_key=same%5:00:00:unchanged:00 | definition=unchanged in character or nature | examples=the village stayed the same; his attitude is the same as ever

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

raw_output:
The sentence "It was the <t>same</t> bar, and it was two weeks later" indicates that the bar being referred to is identical to a previously mentioned bar, emphasizing its unchanged identity over time. This aligns with the definition of "same" as "same in identity," which is captured by sense_key=same%3:00:02::. Therefore, the best indexed sense is:

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


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

[User]
Target lemma: bar
Target surface form: bar
Context:
So you thought I didn't mean what I said. The stranger's eyes were large and sad, as if Phil Haney had hurt his feelings. It was like a recurrent, annoying dream, but now the dream was beginning to take on overtones of a nightmare. However, Haney knew it was not a dream. He might be very tight, but he knew where he was. It was the same <t>bar</t>, and it was two weeks later -- Saturday night, when he had an excuse to drink heavier than usual. He had been sitting in the usual corner at the little table, as far as possible from any talkative, friendly lushes.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=bar%1:06:04:: | definition=a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter | synonyms=barroom, saloon, ginmill, taproom | examples=he drowned his sorrows in whiskey at the bar
2. sense_key=bar%1:06:05:: | definition=a counter where you can obtain food or drink | examples=he bought a hot dog and a coke at the bar
3. sense_key=bar%1:06:00:: | definition=a rigid piece of metal or wood; usually used as a fastening or obstruction or weapon | examples=there were bars in the windows to prevent escape
4. sense_key=bar%1:10:00:: | definition=musical notation for a repeating pattern of musical beats | synonyms=measure | examples=the orchestra omitted the last twelve bars of the song
5. sense_key=bar%1:06:02:: | definition=an obstruction (usually metal) placed at the top of a goal | examples=it was an excellent kick but the ball hit the bar
6. sense_key=bar%1:04:00:: | definition=the act of preventing | synonyms=prevention | examples=there was no bar against leaving; money was allocated to study the cause and prevention of influenza
7. sense_key=bar%1:23:00:: | definition=(meteorology) a unit of pressure equal to a million dynes per square centimeter | examples=unfortunately some writers have used bar for one dyne per square centimeter
8. sense_key=bar%1:17:00:: | definition=a submerged (or partly submerged) ridge in a river or along a shore | examples=the boat ran aground on a submerged bar in the river
9. sense_key=bar%1:14:00:: | definition=the body of individuals qualified to practice law in a particular jurisdiction | synonyms=legal profession, legal community | examples=he was admitted to the bar in New Jersey
10. sense_key=bar%1:07:00:: | definition=a narrow marking of a different color or texture from the background | synonyms=stripe, streak | examples=a green toad with small black stripes or bars; may the Stars and Stripes forever wave
11. sense_key=bar%1:06:06:: | definition=a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax) | synonyms=cake | examples=a bar of chocolate
12. sense_key=bar%1:06:01:: | definition=a portable .30 caliber automatic rifle operated by gas pressure and fed by cartridges from a magazine; used by United States troops in World War I and in World War II and in the Korean War | synonyms=Browning automatic rifle
13. sense_key=bar%1:06:09:: | definition=a horizontal rod that serves as a support for gymnasts as they perform exercises
14. sense_key=bar%1:06:08:: | definition=a heating element in an electric fire | examples=an electric fire with three bars
15. sense_key=bar%1:06:07:: | definition=(law) a railing that encloses the part of the courtroom where the judges and lawyers sit and the case is tried | examples=spectators were not allowed past the bar

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

raw_output:
The context describes a setting where Phil Haney is sitting at "the usual corner at the little table, as far as possible from any talkative, friendly lushes" on a Saturday night, with an excuse to drink heavier than usual. This clearly refers to a place where alcoholic drinks are served, typically a room or establishment with a counter for serving such drinks. The other senses (e.g., a rigid piece of metal, a musical measure, a legal body, etc.) do not fit the context of a drinking establishment.

Therefore, the best indexed sense is:

**sense_key=bar%1:06:04::** (a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter).

The corresponding sense index in the provided list is 1.

**Answer:**
```json
{"sense_index": 1}
```


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

[User]
Target lemma: week
Target surface form: weeks
Context:
So you thought I didn't mean what I said. The stranger's eyes were large and sad, as if Phil Haney had hurt his feelings. It was like a recurrent, annoying dream, but now the dream was beginning to take on overtones of a nightmare. However, Haney knew it was not a dream. He might be very tight, but he knew where he was. It was the same bar, and it was two <t>weeks</t> later -- Saturday night, when he had an excuse to drink heavier than usual. He had been sitting in the usual corner at the little table, as far as possible from any talkative, friendly lushes.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=week%1:28:00:: | definition=any period of seven consecutive days | synonyms=hebdomad | examples=it rained for a week
2. sense_key=week%1:28:01:: | definition=hours or days of work in a calendar week | synonyms=workweek | examples=they worked a 40-hour week
3. sense_key=week%1:28:02:: | definition=a period of seven consecutive days starting on Sunday | synonyms=calendar week

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

raw_output:
The context describes a temporal passage of time ("two weeks later") referring to a span of days from one Saturday night to the next, without any indication of work hours or a specific starting day of the week. The most appropriate sense is the general definition of a week as a period of seven consecutive days.

Therefore, the best indexed sense is:

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


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

[User]
Target lemma: night
Target surface form: night
Context:
So you thought I didn't mean what I said. The stranger's eyes were large and sad, as if Phil Haney had hurt his feelings. It was like a recurrent, annoying dream, but now the dream was beginning to take on overtones of a nightmare. However, Haney knew it was not a dream. He might be very tight, but he knew where he was. It was the same bar, and it was two weeks later -- Saturday <t>night</t>, when he had an excuse to drink heavier than usual. He had been sitting in the usual corner at the little table, as far as possible from any talkative, friendly lushes.

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

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

raw_output:
The context describes a specific time of day—"Saturday night"—when Haney is at a bar and planning to drink more. The phrase "Saturday night" clearly refers to the time period after sunset and before sunrise (or, more precisely, the evening hours on a Saturday), which aligns with the definition of "night" as the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside. This matches sense_key=night%1:28:00::.

Therefore, the best indexed sense is:

```json
{"sense_index": 3}
```


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

[User]
Target lemma: have
Target surface form: had
Context:
So you thought I didn't mean what I said. The stranger's eyes were large and sad, as if Phil Haney had hurt his feelings. It was like a recurrent, annoying dream, but now the dream was beginning to take on overtones of a nightmare. However, Haney knew it was not a dream. He might be very tight, but he knew where he was. It was the same bar, and it was two weeks later -- Saturday night, when he <t>had</t> an excuse to drink heavier than usual. He had been sitting in the usual corner at the little table, as far as possible from any talkative, friendly lushes.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=have%2:40:00:: | definition=have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense | synonyms=have got, hold | examples=She has $1,000 in the bank; He has got two beautiful daughters
2. sense_key=have%2:42:00:: | definition=have as a feature | synonyms=feature | examples=This restaurant features the most famous chefs in France
3. sense_key=have%2:39:06:: | definition=go through (mental or physical states or experiences) | synonyms=experience, receive, get | examples=get an idea; experience vertigo
4. sense_key=have%2:40:04:: | definition=have ownership or possession of | synonyms=own, possess | examples=He owns three houses in Florida; How many cars does she have?
5. sense_key=have%2:30:00:: | definition=cause to move; cause to be in a certain position or condition | synonyms=get, let | examples=He got his squad on the ball; This let me in for a big surprise
6. sense_key=have%2:34:00:: | definition=serve oneself to, or consume regularly | synonyms=consume, ingest, take in, take | examples=Have another bowl of chicken soup!; I don't take sugar in my coffee
7. sense_key=have%2:41:00:: | definition=have a personal or business relationship with someone | examples=have a postdoc; have an assistant
8. sense_key=have%2:36:00:: | definition=organize or be responsible for | synonyms=hold, throw, make, give | examples=hold a reception; have, throw, or make a party
9. sense_key=have%2:40:01:: | definition=have left | examples=I have two years left; I don't have any money left
10. sense_key=have%2:42:12:: | definition=be confronted with | examples=What do we have here?; Now we have a fine mess
11. sense_key=have%2:30:01:: | definition=undergo | synonyms=experience | examples=The stocks had a fast run-up
12. sense_key=have%2:29:02:: | definition=suffer from; be ill with | examples=She has arthritis
13. sense_key=have%2:32:00:: | definition=cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner | synonyms=induce, stimulate, cause, get, make | examples=The ads induced me to buy a VCR; My children finally got me to buy a computer
14. sense_key=have%2:40:05:: | definition=receive willingly something given or offered | synonyms=accept, take | examples=The only girl who would have him was the miller's daughter; I won't have this dog in my house!
15. sense_key=have%2:40:03:: | definition=get something; come into possession of | synonyms=receive | examples=receive payment; receive a gift
16. sense_key=have%2:29:05:: | definition=undergo (as of injuries and illnesses) | synonyms=suffer, sustain, get | examples=She suffered a fracture in the accident; He had an insulin shock after eating three candy bars
17. sense_key=have%2:40:02:: | definition=achieve a point or goal | synonyms=get, make | examples=Nicklaus had a 70; The Brazilian team got 4 goals
18. sense_key=have%2:29:00:: | definition=cause to be born | synonyms=give birth, deliver, bear, birth | examples=My wife had twins yesterday!
19. sense_key=have%2:35:00:: | definition=have sex with; archaic use | synonyms=take | examples=He had taken this woman when she was most vulnerable

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

raw_output:
The sentence "when he **had** an excuse to drink heavier than usual" uses "had" to indicate possession of an excuse at a particular time. This aligns with the sense of "to have" meaning "to possess or own." Among the candidate senses, the one that best captures this meaning is:

- **sense_key=have%2:40:00::** – definition: have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense; synonyms: have got, hold; examples: She has $1,000 in the bank; He has got two beautiful daughters.

Thus, the best indexed sense is sense 1.

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


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

[User]
Target lemma: excuse
Target surface form: excuse
Context:
So you thought I didn't mean what I said. The stranger's eyes were large and sad, as if Phil Haney had hurt his feelings. It was like a recurrent, annoying dream, but now the dream was beginning to take on overtones of a nightmare. However, Haney knew it was not a dream. He might be very tight, but he knew where he was. It was the same bar, and it was two weeks later -- Saturday night, when he had an <t>excuse</t> to drink heavier than usual. He had been sitting in the usual corner at the little table, as far as possible from any talkative, friendly lushes.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=excuse%1:10:00:: | definition=a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc. | synonyms=alibi, exculpation, self-justification | examples=he kept finding excuses to stay; every day he had a new alibi for not getting a job
2. sense_key=excuse%1:10:01:: | definition=a note explaining an absence | examples=he had to get his mother to write an excuse for him
3. sense_key=excuse%1:09:00:: | definition=a poor example | synonyms=apology | examples=it was an apology for a meal; a poor excuse for an automobile

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

raw_output:
The context describes Haney having "an <t>excuse</t> to drink heavier than usual," which implies a reason or justification for his increased drinking, not a note explaining absence or a poor example. The synonym "alibi" aligns with the idea of a justification for behavior. Therefore, the best sense is the one defined as "a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc."

The corresponding sense index is 1.

Thus, the answer is:

{"sense_index": 1}


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

[User]
Target lemma: drink
Target surface form: drink
Context:
So you thought I didn't mean what I said. The stranger's eyes were large and sad, as if Phil Haney had hurt his feelings. It was like a recurrent, annoying dream, but now the dream was beginning to take on overtones of a nightmare. However, Haney knew it was not a dream. He might be very tight, but he knew where he was. It was the same bar, and it was two weeks later -- Saturday night, when he had an excuse to <t>drink</t> heavier than usual. He had been sitting in the usual corner at the little table, as far as possible from any talkative, friendly lushes.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=drink%2:34:00:: | definition=take in liquids | synonyms=imbibe | examples=The patient must drink several liters each day; The children like to drink soda
2. sense_key=drink%2:34:01:: | definition=consume alcohol | synonyms=booze, fuddle | examples=We were up drinking all night
3. sense_key=drink%2:34:12:: | definition=propose a toast to | synonyms=toast, pledge, salute, wassail | examples=Let us toast the birthday girl!; Let's drink to the New Year
4. sense_key=drink%2:31:00:: | definition=be fascinated or spell-bound by; pay close attention to | synonyms=drink in | examples=The mother drinks in every word of her son on the stage
5. sense_key=drink%2:34:02:: | definition=drink excessive amounts of alcohol; be an alcoholic | synonyms=tope | examples=The husband drinks and beats his wife

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

raw_output:
The context describes Haney having an excuse to "drink heavier than usual" on a Saturday night at a bar, implying he plans to consume more alcohol than normal. This aligns with the sense of consuming alcohol in excess. Among the candidate senses, the one that best matches this context is:

- **sense_key=drink%2:34:01::** definition=consume alcohol | synonyms=booze, fuddle | examples=We were up drinking all night

Therefore, the best indexed sense is the second sense.

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


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

[User]
Target lemma: usual
Target surface form: usual
Context:
So you thought I didn't mean what I said. The stranger's eyes were large and sad, as if Phil Haney had hurt his feelings. It was like a recurrent, annoying dream, but now the dream was beginning to take on overtones of a nightmare. However, Haney knew it was not a dream. He might be very tight, but he knew where he was. It was the same bar, and it was two weeks later -- Saturday night, when he had an excuse to drink heavier than <t>usual</t>. He had been sitting in the usual corner at the little table, as far as possible from any talkative, friendly lushes.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=usual%3:00:00:: | definition=occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure | examples=grew the usual vegetables; the usual summer heat
2. sense_key=usual%5:00:00:familiar:02 | definition=commonly encountered | synonyms=common | examples=a common (or familiar) complaint; the usual greeting

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

raw_output:
The context describes Haney drinking "heavier than usual" on a Saturday night at his regular spot in a bar. The phrase "heavier than usual" clearly refers to a deviation from his typical behavior or routine, indicating that "usual" here means his regular, customary pattern of drinking. This aligns with the sense of "usual" meaning "occurring or encountered frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure." The second sense, "commonly encountered," does not fit as well because it would imply that the situation itself is common, not that Haney's drinking is his regular habit.

Therefore, the best indexed sense is the first one.

{"sense_index": 1}


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

[User]
Target lemma: sit
Target surface form: sitting
Context:
The stranger's eyes were large and sad, as if Phil Haney had hurt his feelings. It was like a recurrent, annoying dream, but now the dream was beginning to take on overtones of a nightmare. However, Haney knew it was not a dream. He might be very tight, but he knew where he was. It was the same bar, and it was two weeks later -- Saturday night, when he had an excuse to drink heavier than usual. He had been <t>sitting</t> in the usual corner at the little table, as far as possible from any talkative, friendly lushes. He was enjoying the weekly ritual of washing down his pet grievance with bourbon slightly moistened with water.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=sit%2:35:00:: | definition=be seated | synonyms=sit down
2. sense_key=sit%2:42:00:: | definition=be around, often idly or without specific purpose | synonyms=sit around | examples=The object sat in the corner; We sat around chatting for another hour
3. sense_key=sit%2:38:00:: | definition=take a seat | synonyms=sit down
4. sense_key=sit%2:38:01:: | definition=be in session | examples=When does the court of law sit?
5. sense_key=sit%2:39:00:: | definition=assume a posture as for artistic purposes | synonyms=model, pose, posture | examples=We don't know the woman who posed for Leonardo so often
6. sense_key=sit%2:38:03:: | definition=sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions | synonyms=ride | examples=She never sat a horse!; Did you ever ride a camel?
7. sense_key=sit%2:42:05:: | definition=be located or situated somewhere | examples=The White House sits on Pennsylvania Avenue
8. sense_key=sit%2:41:05:: | definition=work or act as a baby-sitter | synonyms=baby-sit | examples=I cannot baby-sit tonight; I have too much homework to do
9. sense_key=sit%2:35:01:: | definition=show to a seat; assign a seat for | synonyms=seat, sit down | examples=The host seated me next to Mrs. Smith
10. sense_key=sit%2:33:00:: | definition=serve in a specific professional capacity | examples=the priest sat for confession; she sat on the jury

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

raw_output:
To determine the best sense for "sitting" in the given context, we analyze the sentence:

> "He had been **sitting** in the usual corner at the little table, as far as possible from any talkative, friendly lushes."

**Contextual Analysis:**
- The phrase "sitting in the usual corner at the little table" describes a person occupying a specific seat or position in a bar.
- The action is ongoing ("had been sitting"), indicating a state of being seated rather than a temporary or idle activity.
- The purpose is to be away from others, suggesting a deliberate choice to occupy a seat for a period.

**Sense Evaluation:**
1. **sense_key=sit%2:35:00::** (be seated) - Matches the idea of occupying a seat in a specific location.
2. **sense_key=sit%2:42:00::** (be around, often idly) - Implies a lack of specific purpose, which doesn't fit the deliberate choice to sit in a corner.
3. **sense_key=sit%2:38:00::** (take a seat) - Similar to sense 1 but more about the action of moving into a seat, less about the ongoing state.
4. **sense_key=sit%2:38:01::** (be in session) - Refers to official gatherings, not applicable here.
5. **sense_key=sit%2:39:00::** (assume a posture for artistic purposes) - Irrelevant to the context.
6. **sense_key=sit%2:38:03::** (sit and travel on the back of an animal) - Clearly unrelated.
7. **sense_key=sit%2:42:05::** (be located or situated somewhere) - Suggests a static location but lacks the connotation of occupying a seat.
8. **sense_key=sit%2:41:05::** (work or act as a baby-sitter) - Not applicable.
9. **sense_key=sit%2:35:01::** (show to a seat; assign a seat) - Implies assigning a seat to someone else, not the person's own action.
10. **sense_key=sit%2:33:00::** (serve in a specific professional capacity) - Not relevant.

**Conclusion:**
The context best aligns with the sense of **being seated in a specific location for a period**, which corresponds to **sense_key=sit%2:35:00::** (be seated). However, the instruction specifies returning the sense index without the key, and sense 3 (be around, often idly) is the closest match to the ongoing state of sitting without implying idleness, making it the most appropriate choice among the provided options.

**Final Decision:**
The best indexed sense is **sense_index 3**.

```json
{"sense_index": 3}
```


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

[User]
Target lemma: usual
Target surface form: usual
Context:
The stranger's eyes were large and sad, as if Phil Haney had hurt his feelings. It was like a recurrent, annoying dream, but now the dream was beginning to take on overtones of a nightmare. However, Haney knew it was not a dream. He might be very tight, but he knew where he was. It was the same bar, and it was two weeks later -- Saturday night, when he had an excuse to drink heavier than usual. He had been sitting in the <t>usual</t> corner at the little table, as far as possible from any talkative, friendly lushes. He was enjoying the weekly ritual of washing down his pet grievance with bourbon slightly moistened with water.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=usual%3:00:00:: | definition=occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure | examples=grew the usual vegetables; the usual summer heat
2. sense_key=usual%5:00:00:familiar:02 | definition=commonly encountered | synonyms=common | examples=a common (or familiar) complaint; the usual greeting

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

raw_output:
The sentence describes Haney sitting in his "usual corner at the little table," emphasizing a regular, recurring location he frequents. This aligns with the sense of "usual" meaning "occurring or encountered frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure." The context of a "weekly ritual" further supports this interpretation. Therefore, the best indexed sense is the first one.

{"sense_index": 1}


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

[User]
Target lemma: corner
Target surface form: corner
Context:
The stranger's eyes were large and sad, as if Phil Haney had hurt his feelings. It was like a recurrent, annoying dream, but now the dream was beginning to take on overtones of a nightmare. However, Haney knew it was not a dream. He might be very tight, but he knew where he was. It was the same bar, and it was two weeks later -- Saturday night, when he had an excuse to drink heavier than usual. He had been sitting in the usual <t>corner</t> at the little table, as far as possible from any talkative, friendly lushes. He was enjoying the weekly ritual of washing down his pet grievance with bourbon slightly moistened with water.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=corner%1:15:02:: | definition=a place off to the side of an area | examples=he tripled to the rightfield corner; the southeastern corner of the Mediterranean
2. sense_key=corner%1:15:00:: | definition=the point where two lines meet or intersect | examples=the corners of a rectangle
3. sense_key=corner%1:06:02:: | definition=an interior angle formed by two meeting walls | synonyms=nook | examples=a piano was in one corner of the room
4. sense_key=corner%1:06:00:: | definition=the intersection of two streets | synonyms=street corner, turning point | examples=standing on the corner watching all the girls go by
5. sense_key=corner%1:15:01:: | definition=the point where three areas or surfaces meet or intersect | examples=the corners of a cube
6. sense_key=corner%1:25:00:: | definition=a small concavity | synonyms=recess, recession, niche
7. sense_key=corner%1:26:00:: | definition=a temporary monopoly on a kind of commercial trade | examples=a corner on the silver market
8. sense_key=corner%1:26:01:: | definition=a predicament from which a skillful or graceful escape is impossible | synonyms=box | examples=his lying got him into a tight corner
9. sense_key=corner%1:17:00:: | definition=a projecting part where two sides or edges meet | examples=he knocked off the corners
10. sense_key=corner%1:15:03:: | definition=a remote area | examples=in many corners of the world they still practice slavery
11. sense_key=corner%1:06:01:: | definition=(architecture) solid exterior angle of a building; especially one formed by a cornerstone | synonyms=quoin

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

raw_output:
The sentence describes Phil Haney sitting "in the usual **corner** at the little table," emphasizing a specific location within a room or bar. The context suggests a spatial position rather than a geometric intersection, a street intersection, or a metaphorical tight spot. The most fitting definition is the one referring to an interior angle or a secluded spot within a room.

Therefore, the best indexed sense is:

```json
{"sense_index": 3}
```


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

[User]
Target lemma: little
Target surface form: little
Context:
The stranger's eyes were large and sad, as if Phil Haney had hurt his feelings. It was like a recurrent, annoying dream, but now the dream was beginning to take on overtones of a nightmare. However, Haney knew it was not a dream. He might be very tight, but he knew where he was. It was the same bar, and it was two weeks later -- Saturday night, when he had an excuse to drink heavier than usual. He had been sitting in the usual corner at the <t>little</t> table, as far as possible from any talkative, friendly lushes. He was enjoying the weekly ritual of washing down his pet grievance with bourbon slightly moistened with water.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=little%3:00:01:: | definition=limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent | synonyms=small | examples=a little dining room; a little house
2. sense_key=little%3:00:03:: | definition=(quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with `a') at least some | synonyms=slight | examples=little rain fell in May; gave it little thought
3. sense_key=little%5:00:00:young:00 | definition=(of children and animals) young, immature | synonyms=small | examples=what a big little boy you are; small children
4. sense_key=little%5:00:00:unimportant:00 | definition=(informal) small and of little importance | synonyms=fiddling, footling, lilliputian, niggling, piddling, piffling | examples=a fiddling sum of money; a footling gesture
5. sense_key=little%5:00:00:soft:04 | definition=(of a voice) faint | synonyms=small | examples=a little voice; a still small voice
6. sense_key=little%3:00:00:: | definition=low in stature; not tall | synonyms=short | examples=he was short and stocky; short in stature
7. sense_key=little%5:00:00:lowercase:00 | definition=lowercase | synonyms=minuscule, small | examples=little a; small a
8. sense_key=little%5:00:00:emotional:00 | definition=small in a way that arouses feelings (of tenderness or its opposite depending on the context) | examples=a nice little job; bless your little heart

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

raw_output:
To determine the best sense for "little" in the given context, we analyze the sentence:

*"He was sitting in the usual corner at the <t>little</t> table, as far as possible from any talkative, friendly lushes."*

**Contextual Analysis:**
- The phrase "little table" refers to the size of the table.
- The speaker emphasizes the table's smallness relative to other tables, suggesting a physical dimension (size) rather than a quantity, importance, or age.

**Synonym and Example Matching:**
- **Sense 1**: "limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent" with synonym "small" and examples like "a little dining room; a little house." This matches the physical size of the table.
- **Sense 2**: "(quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree" with synonym "slight." This does not fit because the context is about a tangible object (table), not a quantity.
- **Sense 3**: "(of children and animals) young, immature" with synonym "small." This is irrelevant as the context is not about age.
- **Sense 4**: "(informal) small and of little importance" with synonyms like "fiddling, footling." The context does not suggest the table is of little importance; it is simply described as small.
- **Sense 5**: "(of a voice) faint" with synonym "small." This is unrelated to the physical description of a table.
- **Sense 6**: "(of a voice) low in stature; not tall" with synonym "short." While "short" could describe a table, the sense is more about vertical height, whereas "little" here emphasizes overall smallness.
- **Sense 7**: "lowercase" with synonym "minuscule." This is clearly unrelated.
- **Sense 8**: "small in a way that arouses feelings (of tenderness or its opposite depending on the context)" with example "a nice little job." This suggests an emotional connotation, which is not present here.

**Conclusion:**
The context most closely aligns with **Sense 1**, which describes "limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent" and uses the synonym "small," fitting the description of a physically small table.

Therefore, the best indexed sense is:

```json
{"sense_index": 3}
```


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

[User]
Target lemma: table
Target surface form: table
Context:
The stranger's eyes were large and sad, as if Phil Haney had hurt his feelings. It was like a recurrent, annoying dream, but now the dream was beginning to take on overtones of a nightmare. However, Haney knew it was not a dream. He might be very tight, but he knew where he was. It was the same bar, and it was two weeks later -- Saturday night, when he had an excuse to drink heavier than usual. He had been sitting in the usual corner at the little <t>table</t>, as far as possible from any talkative, friendly lushes. He was enjoying the weekly ritual of washing down his pet grievance with bourbon slightly moistened with water.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=table%1:14:00:: | definition=a set of data arranged in rows and columns | synonyms=tabular array | examples=see table 1
2. sense_key=table%1:06:01:: | definition=a piece of furniture having a smooth flat top that is usually supported by one or more vertical legs | examples=it was a sturdy table
3. sense_key=table%1:06:02:: | definition=a piece of furniture with tableware for a meal laid out on it | examples=I reserved a table at my favorite restaurant
4. sense_key=table%1:17:00:: | definition=flat tableland with steep edges | synonyms=mesa | examples=the tribe was relatively safe on the mesa but they had to descend into the valley for water
5. sense_key=table%1:14:01:: | definition=a company of people assembled at a table for a meal or game | examples=he entertained the whole table with his witty remarks
6. sense_key=table%1:13:01:: | definition=food or meals in general | synonyms=board | examples=she sets a fine table; room and board

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

raw_output:
The context describes "the little **table**, as far as possible from any talkative, friendly lushes," referring to a piece of furniture in a bar where someone is sitting. This aligns with the definition of a "piece of furniture having a smooth flat top that is usually supported by one or more vertical legs." Therefore, the best sense is the one describing a physical table.

The corresponding sense key is `table%1:06:01::`, which is sense index 2 in the list provided.

Thus, the correct JSON response is:

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


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

[User]
Target lemma: talkative
Target surface form: talkative
Context:
The stranger's eyes were large and sad, as if Phil Haney had hurt his feelings. It was like a recurrent, annoying dream, but now the dream was beginning to take on overtones of a nightmare. However, Haney knew it was not a dream. He might be very tight, but he knew where he was. It was the same bar, and it was two weeks later -- Saturday night, when he had an excuse to drink heavier than usual. He had been sitting in the usual corner at the little table, as far as possible from any <t>talkative</t>, friendly lushes. He was enjoying the weekly ritual of washing down his pet grievance with bourbon slightly moistened with water.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=talkative%5:00:00:voluble:00 | definition=full of trivial conversation | synonyms=chatty, gabby, garrulous, loquacious, talky | examples=kept from her housework by gabby neighbors
2. sense_key=talkative%5:00:00:indiscreet:00 | definition=unwisely talking too much | synonyms=bigmouthed, blabbermouthed, blabby
3. sense_key=talkative%5:00:00:communicative:00 | definition=friendly and open and willing to talk | synonyms=expansive | examples=wine made the guest expansive

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

raw_output:
To determine the best sense for "talkative" in the given context, we analyze the surrounding text and the provided candidate senses.

**Context Analysis:**
- The sentence: *"He was enjoying the weekly ritual of washing down his pet grievance with bourbon slightly moistened with water. He had been sitting in the usual corner at the little table, as far as possible from any **talkative**, friendly lushes."*
- The phrase "as far as possible from any **talkative**, friendly lushes" suggests that Haney is avoiding people who are both talkative and friendly. The emphasis is on the talkativeness as a negative trait in this setting, as Haney seeks distance from them.

**Candidate Senses Evaluation:**
1. **Voluble (sense_key=talkative%5:00:00:voluble:00):** Definition: full of trivial conversation. Synonyms: chatty, gabby, garrulous, loquacious, talky. Example: "kept from her housework by gabby neighbors." This sense aligns with the idea of being overly talkative, especially in a trivial or annoying manner, which fits the context where Haney wants to avoid such individuals.

2. **Indiscreet (sense_key=talkative%5:00:00:indiscreet:00):** Definition: unwisely talking too much. Synonyms: bigmouthed, blabbermouthed, blabby. This sense focuses on the negative aspect of talking too much without regard for discretion, but it does not capture the "friendly" aspect mentioned in the context.

3. **Communicative (sense_key=talkative%5:00:00:communicative:00):** Definition: friendly and open and willing to talk. Synonyms: expansive. Example: "wine made the guest expansive." This sense emphasizes a positive, open, and friendly demeanor, which contradicts the negative connotation implied by "as far as possible from any talkative, friendly lushes."

**Conclusion:**
The context indicates that Haney is avoiding individuals who are excessively talkative in a trivial or annoying way, which aligns best with the **voluble** sense of "talkative." Therefore, the single best indexed sense is the first one.

**Final Answer:**
```json
{"sense_index": 1}
```


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

[User]
Target lemma: friendly
Target surface form: friendly
Context:
The stranger's eyes were large and sad, as if Phil Haney had hurt his feelings. It was like a recurrent, annoying dream, but now the dream was beginning to take on overtones of a nightmare. However, Haney knew it was not a dream. He might be very tight, but he knew where he was. It was the same bar, and it was two weeks later -- Saturday night, when he had an excuse to drink heavier than usual. He had been sitting in the usual corner at the little table, as far as possible from any talkative, <t>friendly</t> lushes. He was enjoying the weekly ritual of washing down his pet grievance with bourbon slightly moistened with water.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=friendly%3:00:01:: | definition=characteristic of or befitting a friend | examples=friendly advice; a friendly neighborhood
2. sense_key=friendly%5:00:00:amicable:00 | definition=inclined to help or support; not antagonistic or hostile | synonyms=favorable, well-disposed | examples=a government friendly to our interests; an amicable agreement
3. sense_key=friendly%3:00:03:: | definition=easy to understand or use | examples=user-friendly computers; a consumer-friendly policy
4. sense_key=friendly%3:00:02:: | definition=of or belonging to your own country's forces or those of an ally | examples=in friendly territory; he was accidentally killed by friendly fire

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

raw_output:
To determine the best sense for "friendly" in the given context, we analyze the sentence:

*"He was enjoying the weekly ritual of washing down his pet grievance with bourbon slightly moistened with water. He had been sitting in the usual corner at the little table, as far as possible from any talkative, **friendly** lushes."*

**Contextual Analysis:**
- The phrase "as far as possible from any talkative, **friendly** lushes" suggests that the speaker is avoiding individuals who are talkative and amiable (i.e., those who would engage in conversation).
- The word "friendly" here is used to describe people who are sociable and approachable, which aligns with the idea of being talkative and easy to engage with.

**Sense Evaluation:**
1. **Sense 1:** "Characteristic of or befitting a friend" - This sense fits the idea of being amiable and sociable, which matches the context of avoiding talkative, friendly individuals.
2. **Sense 2:** "Inclined to help or support; not antagonistic or hostile" - While this sense also implies a positive disposition, it is more about supportiveness rather than sociability, which is less directly relevant here.
3. **Sense 3:** "Easy to understand or use" - This sense is unrelated to the context of people's behavior.
4. **Sense 4:** "Of or belonging to your own country's forces or those of an ally" - This sense is clearly unrelated to the context of social interactions in a bar.

**Synonyms and Examples:**
- The synonym "amicable" in Sense 2 supports the idea of a positive, sociable disposition, but the primary focus in the context is on avoiding such individuals, making Sense 1 more precise.
- Examples for Sense 1 ("friendly advice; a friendly neighborhood") reinforce the notion of amiability and sociability.

**Conclusion:**
The best sense for "friendly" in this context is **Sense 1**: "characteristic of or befitting a friend," which captures the idea of being sociable and talkative, aligning with the description of the individuals Haney is trying to avoid.

**Final Answer:**
```json
{"sense_index": 1}
```


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

[User]
Target lemma: enjoy
Target surface form: enjoying
Context:
It was like a recurrent, annoying dream, but now the dream was beginning to take on overtones of a nightmare. However, Haney knew it was not a dream. He might be very tight, but he knew where he was. It was the same bar, and it was two weeks later -- Saturday night, when he had an excuse to drink heavier than usual. He had been sitting in the usual corner at the little table, as far as possible from any talkative, friendly lushes. He was <t>enjoying</t> the weekly ritual of washing down his pet grievance with bourbon slightly moistened with water. This favorite grievance was not the landlord.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=enjoy%2:37:00:: | definition=derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in | synonyms=bask, relish, savor, savour | examples=She relished her fame and basked in her glory
2. sense_key=enjoy%2:34:01:: | definition=have benefit from | examples=enjoy privileges
3. sense_key=enjoy%2:37:01:: | definition=get pleasure from | synonyms=love | examples=I love cooking
4. sense_key=enjoy%2:39:00:: | definition=have for one's benefit | examples=The industry enjoyed a boom
5. sense_key=enjoy%2:34:00:: | definition=take delight in | synonyms=delight, revel | examples=he delights in his granddaughter

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

raw_output:
The context describes Haney "enjoying" the weekly ritual of drinking bourbon while focusing on his grievance. This aligns with the definition of deriving pleasure or taking delight in an activity, which matches sense 1 ("derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in") and its synonyms (bask, relish, savor, savour). Therefore, the best indexed sense is sense 1.

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


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

[User]
Target lemma: ritual
Target surface form: ritual
Context:
It was like a recurrent, annoying dream, but now the dream was beginning to take on overtones of a nightmare. However, Haney knew it was not a dream. He might be very tight, but he knew where he was. It was the same bar, and it was two weeks later -- Saturday night, when he had an excuse to drink heavier than usual. He had been sitting in the usual corner at the little table, as far as possible from any talkative, friendly lushes. He was enjoying the weekly <t>ritual</t> of washing down his pet grievance with bourbon slightly moistened with water. This favorite grievance was not the landlord.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=ritual%1:04:00:: | definition=any customary observance or practice | synonyms=rite
2. sense_key=ritual%1:04:01:: | definition=the prescribed procedure for conducting religious ceremonies
3. sense_key=ritual%1:04:02:: | definition=stereotyped behavior

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

raw_output:
The context describes a habitual, repeated behavior of Haney—drinking bourbon with water to accompany his grievance on a specific weekly schedule. This aligns with the definition of "ritual" as "stereotyped behavior," which refers to a repeated, often habitual action performed in a set manner. The other senses (religious ceremony or general customary observance) do not fit as well given the focus on a personal, non-religious routine.

Therefore, the best indexed sense is:

```json
{"sense_index": 3}
```


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

[User]
Target lemma: wash_down
Target surface form: washing down
Context:
It was like a recurrent, annoying dream, but now the dream was beginning to take on overtones of a nightmare. However, Haney knew it was not a dream. He might be very tight, but he knew where he was. It was the same bar, and it was two weeks later -- Saturday night, when he had an excuse to drink heavier than usual. He had been sitting in the usual corner at the little table, as far as possible from any talkative, friendly lushes. He was enjoying the weekly ritual of <t>washing down</t> his pet grievance with bourbon slightly moistened with water. This favorite grievance was not the landlord.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=wash_down%2:34:00:: | definition=eat food accompanied by lots of liquid; also use metaphorically | examples=She washed down her dinner with a bottle of red wine; He washes down his worries with a nightly glass of whisky
2. sense_key=wash_down%2:30:00:: | definition=flow freely | synonyms=flush down | examples=The body washed down the river

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

raw_output:
The context describes "washing down" a grievance with bourbon slightly moistened with water, which aligns with the metaphorical use of "wash down" to mean consuming food or drink accompanied by a liquid to ease it down. This matches the definition and examples provided for sense 1. Therefore, the best indexed sense is:

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


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

[User]
Target lemma: pet
Target surface form: pet
Context:
It was like a recurrent, annoying dream, but now the dream was beginning to take on overtones of a nightmare. However, Haney knew it was not a dream. He might be very tight, but he knew where he was. It was the same bar, and it was two weeks later -- Saturday night, when he had an excuse to drink heavier than usual. He had been sitting in the usual corner at the little table, as far as possible from any talkative, friendly lushes. He was enjoying the weekly ritual of washing down his <t>pet</t> grievance with bourbon slightly moistened with water. This favorite grievance was not the landlord.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=pet%1:05:00:: | definition=a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement
2. sense_key=pet%1:18:00:: | definition=a special loved one | synonyms=darling, favorite, favourite, dearie, deary, ducky
3. sense_key=pet%1:12:00:: | definition=a fit of petulance or sulkiness (especially at what is felt to be a slight)
4. sense_key=pet%1:04:00:: | definition=using a computerized radiographic technique to examine the metabolic activity in various tissues (especially in the brain) | synonyms=positron emission tomography

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

raw_output:
The context describes "washing down his **pet** grievance with bourbon," indicating that "pet" here refers to a personal, cherished grievance or complaint that the character holds dear. This aligns with the sense of "a special loved one" or "favorite," which matches the idea of a favored grievance. Therefore, the best sense is the one defined as "a special loved one" with synonyms like darling, favorite, etc.

The appropriate sense index is 2.

Thus, the JSON response is:

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