[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: guy
Target surface form: guy
Context:
I came out here to retire. That's why I -- why I do a free job now and then. You should have told me about her before ". Haney felt a twinge of annoyance when he heard the now familiar line again. Then a wild thought ran circles through his clouded brain. Suppose -- just suppose this <t>guy</t> was really what he said he was T!! A retired professional killer

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=guy%1:18:00:: | definition=an informal term for a youth or man | synonyms=cat, hombre, bozo | examples=a nice guy; the guy's only doing it for some doll
2. sense_key=guy%1:06:01:: | definition=an effigy of Guy Fawkes that is burned on a bonfire on Guy Fawkes Day
3. sense_key=guy%1:06:00:: | definition=a cable, wire, or rope that is used to brace something (especially a tent) | synonyms=guy cable, guy wire, guy rope

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 "retired professional killer" referred to as "this guy," indicating a person rather than an effigy, cable, or wire. The synonyms "cat," "hombre," and "bozo" further support the interpretation of "guy" as an informal term for a man or youth. Therefore, the best sense is the one defined as "an informal term for a youth or man."

The appropriate sense index is 1.

```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: say
Target surface form: said
Context:
I came out here to retire. That's why I -- why I do a free job now and then. You should have told me about her before ". Haney felt a twinge of annoyance when he heard the now familiar line again. Then a wild thought ran circles through his clouded brain. Suppose -- just suppose this guy was really what he <t>said</t> he was T!! A retired professional killer

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

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

raw_output:
To determine the best sense for "said" in the context:

**Context:**
"I came out here to retire. That's why I -- why I do a free job now and then. You should have told me about her before ". Haney felt a twinge of annoyance when he heard the now familiar line again. Then a wild thought ran circles through his clouded brain. **Suppose -- just suppose this guy was really what he <t>said</t> he was T!! A retired professional killer**

**Analysis of the context:**
- The phrase "what he **said** he was" is used to express a **supposition** or hypothesis about the guy's identity.
- The word "suppose" directly precedes "what he said he was," indicating that the speaker is considering a hypothetical scenario.
- This aligns with the definition of "say" as **express a supposition**.

**Comparison with candidate senses:**
1. **Express in words** (definition 1) – too general, does not capture the hypothetical nature.
2. **Report or maintain** (definition 2) – implies assertion, not a hypothetical consideration.
3. **Express a supposition** (definition 3) – matches the context of hypothesizing about the guy's identity.
4. **Have or contain a certain wording or form** (definition 4) – irrelevant.
5. **Give instructions** (definition 5) – irrelevant.
6. **Speak in a certain way** (definition 6) – irrelevant.
7. **Communicate nonverbally** (definition 7) – irrelevant.
8. **Communicate nonverbally** (definition 8) – irrelevant.
9. **State as opinion** (definition 9) – close but less specific than expressing a supposition.
10. **Recite a fixed text** (definition 10) – irrelevant.
11. **Indicate** (definition 11) – irrelevant.

**Conclusion:**
The context clearly requires the sense where "say" is used to **express a supposition**. Therefore, the best indexed sense is sense_key=say%2:32:03::.

**Final answer:**
{"sense_index": 3}

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

[User]
Target lemma: professional
Target surface form: professional
Context:
That's why I -- why I do a free job now and then. You should have told me about her before ". Haney felt a twinge of annoyance when he heard the now familiar line again. Then a wild thought ran circles through his clouded brain. Suppose -- just suppose this guy was really what he said he was T!! A retired <t>professional</t> killer If he was just a nut, no harm was done.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=professional%3:00:01:: | definition=engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood | examples=the professional man or woman possesses distinctive qualifications; began her professional career after the Olympics
2. sense_key=professional%3:01:01:: | definition=of or relating to or suitable as a profession | examples=professional organizations; a professional field such as law
3. sense_key=professional%3:00:02:: | definition=characteristic of or befitting a profession or one engaged in a profession | examples=professional conduct; professional ethics
4. sense_key=professional%3:01:00:: | definition=of or relating to a profession | examples=we need professional advice; professional training
5. sense_key=professional%5:00:00:white-collar:00 | definition=engaged in by members of a profession | examples=professional occupations include medicine and the law and teaching

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 "professional" in the given context, we analyze the sentence:

> "If he was just a nut, no harm was done. **A retired professional killer**."

The phrase "retired professional killer" suggests that the individual is someone who, by profession, was a killer. This aligns with the idea of a person engaged in a profession, specifically a dangerous or illicit one. The context implies a former occupation rather than a characteristic or suitability for a profession.

Let's evaluate the candidate senses:

1. **engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood**
   - This sense directly matches the idea of someone who has a profession, even if it is illicit. It fits the context of a "professional killer."

2. **of or relating to or suitable as a profession**
   - This sense is more about the nature of a profession itself, not about a person who holds a profession.

3. **characteristic of or befitting a profession or one engaged in a profession**
   - This sense focuses on characteristics or ethics associated with a profession, which does not directly apply to the context of a "killer."

4. **of or relating to a profession**
   - Similar to sense 2, this is more about the general relation to professions rather than a person's occupation.

5. **engaged by members of a profession**
   - This sense is about activities undertaken by professionals, not about a person's identity as a professional.

Given the context, the most appropriate sense is the one that describes a person who is **engaged in a profession**, even if that profession is illicit. Therefore, the best indexed sense is:

**sense_key=professional%3:00:01::**

Thus, the JSON response 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: killer
Target surface form: killer
Context:
That's why I -- why I do a free job now and then. You should have told me about her before ". Haney felt a twinge of annoyance when he heard the now familiar line again. Then a wild thought ran circles through his clouded brain. Suppose -- just suppose this guy was really what he said he was T!! A retired professional <t>killer</t> If he was just a nut, no harm was done.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=killer%1:18:00:: | definition=someone who causes the death of a person or animal | synonyms=slayer
2. sense_key=killer%1:26:00:: | definition=the causal agent resulting in death | synonyms=cause of death | examples=heart disease is the biggest killer in the United States
3. sense_key=killer%1:09:00:: | definition=a difficulty that is hard to deal with | examples=that exam was a real killer
4. sense_key=killer%1:05:00:: | definition=predatory black-and-white toothed whale with large dorsal fin; common in cold seas | synonyms=killer whale, orca, grampus, sea wolf, Orcinus orca

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 "retired professional <t>killer</t>", referring to a person who has committed murders in the past and is now retired. This aligns with the definition of a "someone who causes the death of a person or animal" and the synonym "slayer". The other senses do not fit the context: the "cause of death" sense (sense 2) refers to non-human causes like diseases, the "difficulty" sense (sense 3) is unrelated, and the "predatory whale" sense (sense 4) is clearly inappropriate. Therefore, the best indexed sense is sense 1.

{"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: nut
Target surface form: nut
Context:
You should have told me about her before ". Haney felt a twinge of annoyance when he heard the now familiar line again. Then a wild thought ran circles through his clouded brain. Suppose -- just suppose this guy was really what he said he was T!! A retired professional killer If he was just a <t>nut</t>, no harm was done. But if he was the real thing, he could do something about Lolly.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=nut%1:20:00:: | definition=usually large hard-shelled seed
2. sense_key=nut%1:18:00:: | definition=Egyptian goddess of the sky
3. sense_key=nut%1:06:00:: | definition=a small (usually square or hexagonal) metal block with internal screw thread to be fitted onto a bolt
4. sense_key=nut%1:23:00:: | definition=half the width of an em | synonyms=en
5. sense_key=nut%1:18:02:: | definition=a whimsically eccentric person | synonyms=crackpot, crank, nut case, fruitcake, screwball
6. sense_key=nut%1:18:01:: | definition=someone who is so ardently devoted to something that it resembles an addiction | synonyms=addict, freak, junkie, junky | examples=a golf addict; a car nut
7. sense_key=nut%1:08:00:: | definition=one of the two male reproductive glands that produce spermatozoa and secrete androgens | synonyms=testis, testicle, orchis, ball, ballock, bollock | examples=she kicked him in the balls and got away

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 character who might be "just a nut," implying that the person is eccentric or mentally unstable. The synonyms provided for the relevant sense include "crackpot," "crank," "nut case," "fruitcake," and "screwball," all of which denote a whimsically eccentric or mentally unstable individual. This aligns with sense_key=nut%1:18:02::, which defines "nut" as a whimsically eccentric person. Therefore, 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: harm
Target surface form: harm
Context:
You should have told me about her before ". Haney felt a twinge of annoyance when he heard the now familiar line again. Then a wild thought ran circles through his clouded brain. Suppose -- just suppose this guy was really what he said he was T!! A retired professional killer If he was just a nut, no <t>harm</t> was done. But if he was the real thing, he could do something about Lolly.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=harm%1:26:00:: | definition=any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc. | synonyms=injury, hurt, trauma
2. sense_key=harm%1:11:01:: | definition=the occurrence of a change for the worse | synonyms=damage, impairment
3. sense_key=harm%1:04:00:: | definition=the act of damaging something or someone | synonyms=damage, hurt, scathe

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 "if he was just a nut, **no harm** was done" refers to the absence of any negative consequence or damage resulting from the situation. The phrase "no harm was done" aligns with the idea of preventing damage or injury, which matches the definition of "harm" as the act of damaging something or someone. Therefore, the best 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: do
Target surface form: done
Context:
You should have told me about her before ". Haney felt a twinge of annoyance when he heard the now familiar line again. Then a wild thought ran circles through his clouded brain. Suppose -- just suppose this guy was really what he said he was T!! A retired professional killer If he was just a nut, no harm was <t>done</t>. But if he was the real thing, he could do something about Lolly.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=do%2:41:01:: | definition=engage in | synonyms=make | examples=make love, not war; make an effort
2. sense_key=do%2:36:01:: | definition=carry out or perform an action | synonyms=perform, execute | examples=John did the painting, the weeding, and he cleaned out the gutters; the skater executed a triple pirouette
3. sense_key=do%2:41:04:: | definition=get (something) done | synonyms=perform | examples=I did my job
4. sense_key=do%2:42:00:: | definition=proceed or get along | synonyms=fare, make out, come, get along | examples=How is she doing in her new job?; How are you making out in graduate school?
5. sense_key=do%2:36:02:: | definition=give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally | synonyms=cause, make | examples=cause a commotion; make a stir
6. sense_key=do%2:41:02:: | definition=carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions | synonyms=practice, practise, exercise | examples=practice law
7. sense_key=do%2:42:01:: | definition=be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity | synonyms=suffice, answer, serve | examples=A few words would answer; This car suits my purpose well
8. sense_key=do%2:36:00:: | definition=create or design, often in a certain way | synonyms=make | examples=Do my room in blue; I did this piece in wood to express my love for the forest
9. sense_key=do%2:29:09:: | definition=behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself | synonyms=act, behave | examples=You should act like an adult; Don't behave like a fool
10. sense_key=do%2:42:02:: | definition=spend time in prison or in a labor camp | synonyms=serve | examples=He did six years for embezzlement
11. sense_key=do%2:41:03:: | definition=carry on or function | synonyms=manage | examples=We could do with a little more help around here
12. sense_key=do%2:29:04:: | definition=arrange attractively | synonyms=dress, arrange, set, coif, coiffe, coiffure | examples=dress my hair for the wedding
13. sense_key=do%2:38:00:: | definition=travel or traverse (a distance) | examples=This car does 150 miles per hour; We did 6 miles on our hike every day

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 "done" in the context:

**Context:**
"...But if he was the real thing, he could do something about Lolly. No harm was **<t>done</t>**."

**Analysis of the context:**
- The phrase "no harm was done" implies that an action or event has occurred, and it resulted in no negative consequences.
- This suggests that something was **carried out** or **performed**, and the outcome was neutral (no harm).

**Evaluation of candidate senses:**

1. **do:41:01** – "engage in" (synonyms: make) – focuses on the act of engaging, not directly about the outcome of an action.
2. **do:36:01** – "carry out or perform an action" (synonyms: perform, execute) – directly relates to performing an action, but does not explicitly address the consequence.
3. **do:41:04** – "get (something) done" (synonyms: perform) – implies that an action was completed, and the context of "no harm" aligns with the idea that the action resulted in no negative effect.
4. **do:42:00** – "proceed or get along" – too vague for the specific phrasing.
5. **do:36:02** – "give rise to; cause to happen" – focuses on causation, not the completion of an action with a neutral outcome.
6. **do:41:02** – "carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions" – too specific to professions.
7. **do:42:01** – "be sufficient; be adequate" – does not fit the context.
8. **do:36:00** – "create or design" – irrelevant.
9. **do:29:09** – "behave in a certain manner" – irrelevant.
10. **do:42:02** – "spend time in prison" – irrelevant.
11. **do:41:03** – "carry on or function" – too general.
12. **do:29:04** – "arrange attractively" – irrelevant.
13. **do:38:00** – "travel or traverse" – irrelevant.

**Conclusion:**
The phrase "no harm was done" best fits the sense where an action was completed and resulted in no negative consequence, which aligns with **sense_key=do%2:41:04** ("get (something) done").

**Final choice:**
The single 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: do
Target surface form: do
Context:
Haney felt a twinge of annoyance when he heard the now familiar line again. Then a wild thought ran circles through his clouded brain. Suppose -- just suppose this guy was really what he said he was T!! A retired professional killer If he was just a nut, no harm was done. But if he was the real thing, he could <t>do</t> something about Lolly. He felt very cunning, very proud of himself as he played on the other man's soft spot.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=do%2:41:01:: | definition=engage in | synonyms=make | examples=make love, not war; make an effort
2. sense_key=do%2:36:01:: | definition=carry out or perform an action | synonyms=perform, execute | examples=John did the painting, the weeding, and he cleaned out the gutters; the skater executed a triple pirouette
3. sense_key=do%2:41:04:: | definition=get (something) done | synonyms=perform | examples=I did my job
4. sense_key=do%2:42:00:: | definition=proceed or get along | synonyms=fare, make out, come, get along | examples=How is she doing in her new job?; How are you making out in graduate school?
5. sense_key=do%2:36:02:: | definition=give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally | synonyms=cause, make | examples=cause a commotion; make a stir
6. sense_key=do%2:41:02:: | definition=carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions | synonyms=practice, practise, exercise | examples=practice law
7. sense_key=do%2:42:01:: | definition=be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity | synonyms=suffice, answer, serve | examples=A few words would answer; This car suits my purpose well
8. sense_key=do%2:36:00:: | definition=create or design, often in a certain way | synonyms=make | examples=Do my room in blue; I did this piece in wood to express my love for the forest
9. sense_key=do%2:29:09:: | definition=behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself | synonyms=act, behave | examples=You should act like an adult; Don't behave like a fool
10. sense_key=do%2:42:02:: | definition=spend time in prison or in a labor camp | synonyms=serve | examples=He did six years for embezzlement
11. sense_key=do%2:41:03:: | definition=carry on or function | synonyms=manage | examples=We could do with a little more help around here
12. sense_key=do%2:29:04:: | definition=arrange attractively | synonyms=dress, arrange, set, coif, coiffe, coiffure | examples=dress my hair for the wedding
13. sense_key=do%2:38:00:: | definition=travel or traverse (a distance) | examples=This car does 150 miles per hour; We did 6 miles on our hike every day

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 "do" in the sentence:

*"He felt very cunning, very proud of himself as he played on the other man's soft spot. He could <t>do</t> something about Lolly."*

we analyze the context:

- The phrase "could do something about Lolly" implies the ability to **perform an action** or **take action** regarding Lolly.
- The surrounding text suggests strategic planning and potential consequences, indicating an active, purposeful action rather than merely engaging in a general activity or being sufficient.

**Evaluation of candidate senses:**

1. **engage in** (make love, not war; make an effort) – too broad, does not capture the specific actionable intent.
2. **carry out or perform an action** (perform, execute) – aligns with the idea of taking concrete action regarding Lolly.
3. **get (something) done** (perform) – similar to sense 2 but more about delegating; less direct about personal action.
4. **proceed or get along** (fare, make out) – irrelevant to the context of taking action.
5. **give rise to; cause to happen** (cause, make) – implies causation, not the execution of an action.
6. **carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions** (practice, exercise) – too specific to professions.
7. **be sufficient; be adequate** (suffice, answer) – does not fit the context of taking action.
8. **create or design** (make) – unrelated to the context of action.
9. **behave in a certain manner** (act, behave) – focuses on behavior, not specific action.
10. **spend time in prison** (serve) – irrelevant.
11. **carry on or function** (manage) – too general.
12. **arrange attractively** (dress, arrange) – unrelated.
13. **travel or traverse** (miles per hour) – irrelevant.

The most fitting sense is **sense_key=do%2:36:01::**, which defines "do" as **carry out or perform an action**. This sense directly matches the context of the character considering what he can **do** regarding Lolly.

**Conclusion:**

The best indexed sense is sense index 2.

```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: feel
Target surface form: felt
Context:
Then a wild thought ran circles through his clouded brain. Suppose -- just suppose this guy was really what he said he was T!! A retired professional killer If he was just a nut, no harm was done. But if he was the real thing, he could do something about Lolly. He <t>felt</t> very cunning, very proud of himself as he played on the other man's soft spot. "No offense intended ", he said gently.

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

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

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

"He felt very cunning, very proud of himself as he played on the other man's soft spot."

The key phrase here is "felt very cunning, very proud of himself," indicating an internal emotional state or perception of oneself. The context suggests that the character is experiencing a sense of self-awareness or emotional sensation related to his own cunning and pride.

Let's evaluate the candidate senses:

1. **Undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind** (sense_key=feel%2:37:00::) - This aligns with the character's internal emotional experience of feeling cunning and proud.
2. **Come to believe on the basis of emotion, intuitions, or indefinite grounds** (sense_key=feel%2:31:00::) - This implies forming a belief, which is not the primary focus here.
3. **Perceive by a physical sensation, e.g., coming from the skin or muscles** (sense_key=feel%2:39:00::) - This relates to physical touch, which does not fit the emotional context.
4. **Be conscious of a physical, mental, or emotional state** (sense_key=feel%2:29:00::) - This is close, but it is broader and less specific than the emotional sensation described.
5. **Have a feeling or perception about oneself in reaction to someone's behavior or attitude** (sense_key=feel%2:31:01::) - This captures the self-perception aspect, but the primary focus is on the internal emotional state rather than a reaction to another's behavior.
6. **Undergo passive experience of** (sense_key=feel%2:39:01::) - This is too vague for the specific emotional experience described.
7. **Be felt or perceived in a certain way** (sense_key=feel%2:42:00::) - This suggests external perception, which is not the case here.
8. **Grope or feel in search of something** (sense_key=feel%2:39:10::) - This relates to physical searching, which does not apply.
9. **Examine by touch** (sense_key=feel%2:35:00::) - This is about tactile examination, not relevant.
10. **Examine (a body part) by palpation** (sense_key=feel%2:35:01::) - This is specific to medical palpation, not applicable.
11. **Find by testing or cautious exploration** (sense_key=feel%2:40:00::) - This implies discovery through exploration, not the emotional state.
12. **Produce a certain impression** (sense_key=feel%2:39:09::) - This is about creating an impression, not the internal feeling.
13. **Pass one's hands over the sexual organs of** (sense_key=feel%2:35:11::) - This is clearly irrelevant to the context.

The most fitting sense is **sense_key=feel%2:37:00::**, which describes undergoing an emotional sensation or being in a particular state of mind, matching the character's internal experience of feeling cunning and proud.

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: cunning
Target surface form: cunning
Context:
Then a wild thought ran circles through his clouded brain. Suppose -- just suppose this guy was really what he said he was T!! A retired professional killer If he was just a nut, no harm was done. But if he was the real thing, he could do something about Lolly. He felt very <t>cunning</t>, very proud of himself as he played on the other man's soft spot. "No offense intended ", he said gently.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=cunning%5:00:00:attractive:01 | definition=attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness | synonyms=cute | examples=a cute kid with pigtails; a cute little apartment
2. sense_key=cunning%5:00:00:artful:00 | definition=marked by skill in deception | synonyms=crafty, dodgy, foxy, guileful, knavish, slick | examples=cunning men often pass for wise; deep political machinations
3. sense_key=cunning%5:00:00:adroit:00 | definition=showing inventiveness and skill | synonyms=clever, ingenious | examples=a clever gadget; the cunning maneuvers leading to his success

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 character feeling "very <t>cunning</t>, very proud of himself as he played on the other man's soft spot," suggesting a sense of skillful deception or manipulation rather than attractiveness or cleverness in a general sense. The synonym list includes "crafty, dodgy, foxy, guileful, knavish, slick," which aligns with the idea of being skillful in deception. Therefore, the best sense is the one defined as "marked by skill in deception."

The appropriate sense index is 2.

```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: proud
Target surface form: proud
Context:
Then a wild thought ran circles through his clouded brain. Suppose -- just suppose this guy was really what he said he was T!! A retired professional killer If he was just a nut, no harm was done. But if he was the real thing, he could do something about Lolly. He felt very cunning, very <t>proud</t> of himself as he played on the other man's soft spot. "No offense intended ", he said gently.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=proud%3:00:00:: | definition=feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride | examples=proud parents; proud of his accomplishments
2. sense_key=proud%5:00:00:impressive:00 | definition=having or displaying great dignity or nobility | synonyms=gallant, lofty, majestic | examples=a gallant pageant; lofty ships

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 shows the character feeling self-respect and pleasure in his own cleverness regarding a potential plan, which aligns with the definition of "proud" as feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth. The synonym "cunning" in the sentence further supports this self-congratulatory feeling rather than a sense of dignity or nobility. Therefore, the best 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: play
Target surface form: played
Context:
Then a wild thought ran circles through his clouded brain. Suppose -- just suppose this guy was really what he said he was T!! A retired professional killer If he was just a nut, no harm was done. But if he was the real thing, he could do something about Lolly. He felt very cunning, very proud of himself as he <t>played</t> on the other man's soft spot. "No offense intended ", he said gently.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=play%2:33:00:: | definition=participate in games or sport | examples=We played hockey all afternoon; play cards
2. sense_key=play%2:41:12:: | definition=act or have an effect in a specified way or with a specific effect or outcome | examples=This factor played only a minor part in his decision; This development played into her hands
3. sense_key=play%2:36:12:: | definition=play on an instrument | examples=The band played all night long
4. sense_key=play%2:36:02:: | definition=play a role or part | synonyms=act, represent | examples=Gielgud played Hamlet; She wants to act Lady Macbeth, but she is too young for the role
5. sense_key=play%2:41:03:: | definition=be at play; be engaged in playful activity; amuse oneself in a way characteristic of children | examples=The kids were playing outside all day; I used to play with trucks as a little girl
6. sense_key=play%2:36:00:: | definition=replay (as a melody) | synonyms=spiel | examples=Play it again, Sam; She played the third movement very beautifully
7. sense_key=play%2:36:01:: | definition=perform music on (a musical instrument) | examples=He plays the flute; Can you play on this old recorder?
8. sense_key=play%2:29:01:: | definition=pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind | synonyms=act, act as | examples=He acted the idiot; She plays deaf when the news are bad
9. sense_key=play%2:38:00:: | definition=move or seem to move quickly, lightly, or irregularly | examples=The spotlights played on the politicians
10. sense_key=play%2:33:01:: | definition=bet or wager (money) | examples=He played $20 on the new horse; She plays the races
11. sense_key=play%2:41:00:: | definition=engage in recreational activities rather than work; occupy oneself in a diversion | synonyms=recreate | examples=On weekends I play; The students all recreate alike
12. sense_key=play%2:36:06:: | definition=pretend to be somebody in the framework of a game or playful activity | examples=Let's play like I am mommy; Play cowboy and Indians
13. sense_key=play%2:36:11:: | definition=emit recorded sound | examples=The tape was playing for hours; the stereo was playing Beethoven when I entered
14. sense_key=play%2:36:03:: | definition=perform on a certain location | examples=The prodigy played Carnegie Hall at the age of 16; She has been playing on Broadway for years
15. sense_key=play%2:33:03:: | definition=put (a card or piece) into play during a game, or act strategically as if in a card game | examples=He is playing his cards close to his chest; The Democrats still have some cards to play before they will concede the electoral victory
16. sense_key=play%2:29:00:: | definition=engage in an activity as if it were a game rather than take it seriously | synonyms=toy | examples=They played games on their opponents; play the stock market
17. sense_key=play%2:41:02:: | definition=behave in a certain way | examples=play safe; play it safe
18. sense_key=play%2:36:05:: | definition=cause to emit recorded audio or video | synonyms=run | examples=They ran the tapes over and over again; I'll play you my favorite record
19. sense_key=play%2:35:00:: | definition=manipulate manually or in one's mind or imagination | synonyms=toy, fiddle, diddle | examples=She played nervously with her wedding ring; Don't fiddle with the screws
20. sense_key=play%2:34:13:: | definition=use to one's advantage | examples=She plays on her clients' emotions
21. sense_key=play%2:31:01:: | definition=consider not very seriously | synonyms=dally, trifle | examples=He is trifling with her; She plays with the thought of moving to Tasmania
22. sense_key=play%2:42:00:: | definition=be received or accepted or interpreted in a specific way | examples=This speech didn't play well with the American public; His remarks played to the suspicions of the committee
23. sense_key=play%2:41:13:: | definition=behave carelessly or indifferently | synonyms=dally, toy, flirt | examples=Play about with a young girl's affection
24. sense_key=play%2:38:03:: | definition=cause to move or operate freely within a bounded space | examples=The engine has a wheel that is playing in a rack
25. sense_key=play%2:36:10:: | definition=perform on a stage or theater | synonyms=act, roleplay, playact | examples=She acts in this play; He acted in `Julius Caesar'
26. sense_key=play%2:36:04:: | definition=be performed or presented for public viewing | examples=What's playing in the local movie theater?; `Cats' has been playing on Broadway for many years
27. sense_key=play%2:36:13:: | definition=cause to happen or to occur as a consequence | synonyms=bring, work, wreak, make for | examples=I cannot work a miracle; wreak havoc
28. sense_key=play%2:35:07:: | definition=discharge or direct or be discharged or directed as if in a continuous stream | examples=play water from a hose; The fountains played all day
29. sense_key=play%2:33:07:: | definition=make bets | examples=Play the races; play the casinos in Trouville
30. sense_key=play%2:33:08:: | definition=stake on the outcome of an issue | synonyms=bet, wager | examples=I bet $100 on that new horse; She played all her money on the dark horse
31. sense_key=play%2:33:09:: | definition=shoot or hit in a particular manner | examples=She played a good backhand last night
32. sense_key=play%2:33:13:: | definition=use or move | examples=I had to play my queen
33. sense_key=play%2:33:12:: | definition=employ in a game or in a specific position | examples=They played him on first base
34. sense_key=play%2:33:02:: | definition=contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle | synonyms=meet, encounter, take on | examples=Princeton plays Yale this weekend; Charlie likes to play Mary
35. sense_key=play%2:29:04:: | definition=exhaust by allowing to pull on the line | examples=play a hooked fish

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 "He felt very cunning, very proud of himself as he **played** on the other man's soft spot." suggests that the speaker is manipulating or exploiting the other person's vulnerability in a strategic, almost theatrical manner. This aligns closely with the sense of **"play"** meaning **"play on an instrument"** in the metaphorical sense of "playing" on someone's emotions or weaknesses, akin to performing a role or acting strategically. Among the provided senses, this is best captured by:

**sense_key=play%2:36:02:: | definition=play on an instrument | synonyms=act, represent | examples=Gielgud played Hamlet; She wants to act Lady Macbeth, but she is too young for the role**

Thus, the best indexed sense is the one where "play" is used to denote acting or representing a role, which fits the context of manipulating someone's soft spot.

**Answer:**
```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: other
Target surface form: other
Context:
Then a wild thought ran circles through his clouded brain. Suppose -- just suppose this guy was really what he said he was T!! A retired professional killer If he was just a nut, no harm was done. But if he was the real thing, he could do something about Lolly. He felt very cunning, very proud of himself as he played on the <t>other</t> man's soft spot. "No offense intended ", he said gently.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=other%3:00:00:: | definition=not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied; - the White Queen | examples=today isn't any other day; the construction of highways and other public works
2. sense_key=other%5:00:00:past:00 | definition=recently past | examples=the other evening
3. sense_key=other%5:00:02:past:00 | definition=belonging to the distant past | synonyms=early, former | examples=the early inhabitants of Europe; former generations
4. sense_key=other%5:00:00:strange:00 | definition=very unusual; different in character or quality from the normal or expected; - Lance Morrow | examples=a strange, other dimension...where his powers seemed to fail

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 "other" in the given context, we analyze the sentence:

> "He felt very cunning, very proud of himself as he played on the **other** man's soft spot."

The phrase "the other man" suggests a distinction between two men, implying that one man is being referred to as distinct from another already mentioned or implied. This aligns with the definition of "other" as "not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied."

Now, let's evaluate the candidate senses:

1. **Sense 1**: "not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied; - the White Queen"
   - **Examples**: "today isn't any other day; the construction of highways and other public works"
   - **Synonyms**: none provided, but the definition directly matches the context.

2. **Sense 2**: "recently past"
   - **Examples**: "the other evening"
   - **Synonyms**: none provided, but this sense refers to time, which does not fit the context of distinguishing between two men.

3. **Sense 3**: "belonging to the distant past"
   - **Examples**: "the early inhabitants of Europe; former generations"
   - **Synonyms**: early, former
   - This sense relates to time and historical distance, which is irrelevant here.

4. **Sense 4**: "very unusual; different in character or quality from the normal or expected"
   - **Examples**: "a strange, other dimension...where his powers seemed to fail"
   - **Synonyms**: strange
   - This sense emphasizes unusualness, which does not apply to the distinction between two men.

Given the context, **Sense 1** is the most appropriate as it directly addresses the distinction between two individuals, fitting the phrase "the other man."

Therefore, the best indexed sense is **Sense 1**.

**JSON response:**
```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: man
Target surface form: man
Context:
Then a wild thought ran circles through his clouded brain. Suppose -- just suppose this guy was really what he said he was T!! A retired professional killer If he was just a nut, no harm was done. But if he was the real thing, he could do something about Lolly. He felt very cunning, very proud of himself as he played on the other <t>man</t>'s soft spot. "No offense intended ", he said gently.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=man%1:18:00:: | definition=an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman) | synonyms=adult male | examples=there were two women and six men on the bus
2. sense_key=man%1:18:03:: | definition=someone who serves in the armed forces; a member of a military force | synonyms=serviceman, military man, military personnel | examples=two men stood sentry duty
3. sense_key=man%1:18:04:: | definition=the generic use of the word to refer to any human being | examples=it was every man for himself
4. sense_key=man%1:05:01:: | definition=any living or extinct member of the family Hominidae characterized by superior intelligence, articulate speech, and erect carriage | synonyms=homo, human being, human
5. sense_key=man%1:18:08:: | definition=a male subordinate | examples=the chief stationed two men outside the building; he awaited word from his man in Havana
6. sense_key=man%1:18:06:: | definition=an adult male person who has a manly character (virile and courageous competent) | examples=the army will make a man of you
7. sense_key=man%1:18:05:: | definition=a manservant who acts as a personal attendant to his employer | synonyms=valet, valet de chambre, gentleman, gentleman's gentleman | examples=Jeeves was Bertie Wooster's man
8. sense_key=man%1:18:07:: | definition=a male person who plays a significant role (husband or lover or boyfriend) in the life of a particular woman | examples=she takes good care of her man
9. sense_key=man%1:15:00:: | definition=one of the British Isles in the Irish Sea | synonyms=Isle of Man
10. sense_key=man%1:06:00:: | definition=game equipment consisting of an object used in playing certain board games | synonyms=piece | examples=he taught me to set up the men on the chess board; he sacrificed a piece to get a strategic advantage
11. sense_key=man%1:05:00:: | definition=all of the living human inhabitants of the earth | synonyms=world, human race, humanity, humankind, human beings, humans | examples=all the world loves a lover; she always used `humankind' because `mankind' seemed to slight the women

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 character referred to as "this guy" and later as "the other man," discussing his potential identity as a retired professional killer. The focus is on the person's identity and capabilities, not on any specific role in a military, a subservient position, a romantic relationship, or a geographical reference. The most fitting sense is the generic use of "man" to refer to any human being, which aligns with the context of discussing a person's nature and possible actions.

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: soft_spot
Target surface form: soft spot
Context:
Then a wild thought ran circles through his clouded brain. Suppose -- just suppose this guy was really what he said he was T!! A retired professional killer If he was just a nut, no harm was done. But if he was the real thing, he could do something about Lolly. He felt very cunning, very proud of himself as he played on the other man's <t>soft spot</t>. "No offense intended ", he said gently.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=soft_spot%1:07:00:: | definition=a place of especial vulnerability | synonyms=weak part, weak spot
2. sense_key=soft_spot%1:12:00:: | definition=a sentimental affection | examples=she had a soft spot for her youngest son
3. sense_key=soft_spot%1:08:00:: | definition=any membranous gap between the bones of the cranium in an infant or fetus | synonyms=fontanelle, fontanel

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 protagonist exploiting "the other man's soft spot" to manipulate him, implying a vulnerability or a point of emotional or psychological weakness. This aligns with the definition of a "place of especial vulnerability" and the synonym "weak spot." The other senses (sentimental affection and anatomical term) do not fit the context. Therefore, the best 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: offense
Target surface form: offense
Context:
Suppose -- just suppose this guy was really what he said he was T!! A retired professional killer If he was just a nut, no harm was done. But if he was the real thing, he could do something about Lolly. He felt very cunning, very proud of himself as he played on the other man's soft spot. "No <t>offense</t> intended ", he said gently. "But it's just that -- well, you know.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=offense%1:04:02:: | definition=a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others | synonyms=discourtesy, offence, offensive activity
2. sense_key=offense%1:12:00:: | definition=a feeling of anger caused by being offended | synonyms=umbrage, offence | examples=he took offence at my question
3. sense_key=offense%1:04:01:: | definition=(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act | synonyms=crime, criminal offense, criminal offence, offence, law-breaking | examples=a long record of crimes
4. sense_key=offense%1:14:00:: | definition=the team that has the ball (or puck) and is trying to score | synonyms=offence
5. sense_key=offense%1:04:00:: | definition=the action of attacking an enemy | synonyms=offence, offensive

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 "No <t>offense</t> intended" is used to preface a statement that might be perceived as impolite or potentially upsetting. The context suggests a concern about causing displeasure or hurt feelings rather than a legal or sports-related meaning. Among the candidate senses, the one that best captures the idea of a lack of politeness or a failure to show regard for others is:

**sense_key=offense%1:04:02:: | definition=a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others | synonyms=discourtesy, offence, offensive activity**

Therefore, the best indexed sense is the second sense listed, which corresponds to sense index 1 in the provided list.

The JSON response 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: intend
Target surface form: intended
Context:
Suppose -- just suppose this guy was really what he said he was T!! A retired professional killer If he was just a nut, no harm was done. But if he was the real thing, he could do something about Lolly. He felt very cunning, very proud of himself as he played on the other man's soft spot. "No offense <t>intended</t> ", he said gently. "But it's just that -- well, you know.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=intend%2:31:00:: | definition=have in mind as a purpose | synonyms=mean, think | examples=I mean no harm; I only meant to help you
2. sense_key=intend%2:31:01:: | definition=design or destine | synonyms=destine, designate, specify | examples=She was intended to become the director
3. sense_key=intend%2:32:00:: | definition=mean or intend to express or convey | synonyms=mean | examples=You never understand what I mean!; what do his words intend?
4. sense_key=intend%2:32:02:: | definition=denote or connote | synonyms=mean, signify, stand for | examples=`maison' means `house' in French; An example sentence would show what this word means

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 "No offense <t>intended</t>," he said gently. implies that the speaker is clarifying that any potential offense is not meant or intended. This aligns with the sense of "intend" meaning to mean or intend to express or convey something. 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: say
Target surface form: said
Context:
Suppose -- just suppose this guy was really what he said he was T!! A retired professional killer If he was just a nut, no harm was done. But if he was the real thing, he could do something about Lolly. He felt very cunning, very proud of himself as he played on the other man's soft spot. "No offense intended ", he <t>said</t> gently. "But it's just that -- well, you know.

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

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

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

> "No offense intended ", he **said** gently. "But it's just that -- well, you know."

The phrase "he said gently" indicates that the speaker is expressing something, specifically a statement made with a particular manner (gently). The context suggests a direct verbal expression of a message or opinion, rather than a supposition, instruction, or non-verbal communication.

Let's evaluate the candidate senses:

1. **express in words** (synonyms: state, tell) - Fits the context as the speaker is directly stating something.
2. **report or maintain** (synonyms: allege, aver) - Implies asserting a claim, which is less fitting here.
3. **express a supposition** (synonyms: suppose) - The context is not about supposing but stating a fact or opinion.
4. **have or contain a certain wording or form** (synonyms: read) - Not relevant to the act of speaking.
5. **give instructions to or direct somebody** (synonyms: order, tell, enjoin) - The speaker is not issuing a command.
6. **speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way** (synonyms: pronounce, articulate) - Focuses on manner of speaking, but the primary action is stating something.
7. **communicate or express nonverbally** - Contradicts the verbal nature of "said."
8. **communicate nonverbally** - Irrelevant.
9. **state as one's opinion or judgement** (synonyms: declare) - Fits well, as the speaker is expressing an opinion ("No offense intended").
10. **recite or repeat a fixed text** - Not applicable.
11. **indicate** - Not fitting the context.

The most appropriate sense is **express in words**, as it captures the act of directly stating something with a gentle manner. This aligns with 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: suspect
Target surface form: suspect
Context:
If he was just a nut, no harm was done. But if he was the real thing, he could do something about Lolly. He felt very cunning, very proud of himself as he played on the other man's soft spot. "No offense intended ", he said gently. "But it's just that -- well, you know. The cops didn't <t>suspect</t> a thing, and I thought it was a coincidence. After all, I didn't know you, Pete.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=suspect%2:32:00:: | definition=imagine to be the case or true or probable | synonyms=surmise | examples=I suspect he is a fugitive; I surmised that the butler did it
2. sense_key=suspect%2:31:00:: | definition=regard as untrustworthy; regard with suspicion; have no faith or confidence in | synonyms=distrust, mistrust
3. sense_key=suspect%2:32:02:: | definition=hold in suspicion; believe to be guilty | examples=The U.S. suspected Bin Laden as the mastermind behind the terrorist attacks

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 "The cops didn't suspect a thing" indicates that the police did not consider anyone guilty or suspicious. This aligns with the definition of "suspect" as "hold in suspicion; believe to be guilty." Therefore, the best sense is the one that means to regard someone as guilty or suspicious.

The appropriate sense is:

**sense_key=suspect%2:32:02::** (hold in suspicion; believe to be guilty)

Thus, the correct sense index is 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: thing
Target surface form: thing
Context:
If he was just a nut, no harm was done. But if he was the real thing, he could do something about Lolly. He felt very cunning, very proud of himself as he played on the other man's soft spot. "No offense intended ", he said gently. "But it's just that -- well, you know. The cops didn't suspect a <t>thing</t>, and I thought it was a coincidence. After all, I didn't know you, Pete.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=thing%1:26:00:: | definition=a special situation | examples=this thing has got to end; it is a remarkable thing
2. sense_key=thing%1:04:00:: | definition=an action | examples=how could you do such a thing?
3. sense_key=thing%1:09:00:: | definition=a special abstraction | examples=a thing of the spirit; things of the heart
4. sense_key=thing%1:06:00:: | definition=an artifact | examples=how does this thing work?
5. sense_key=thing%1:11:00:: | definition=an event | examples=a funny thing happened on the way to the...
6. sense_key=thing%1:09:02:: | definition=a vaguely specified concern | synonyms=matter, affair | examples=several matters to attend to; it is none of your affair
7. sense_key=thing%1:10:00:: | definition=a statement regarded as an object | examples=to say the same thing in other terms; how can you say such a thing?
8. sense_key=thing%1:06:01:: | definition=an entity that is not named specifically | examples=I couldn't tell what the thing was
9. sense_key=thing%1:07:00:: | definition=any attribute or quality considered as having its own existence | examples=the thing I like about her is ...
10. sense_key=thing%1:09:01:: | definition=a special objective | examples=the thing is to stay in bounds
11. sense_key=thing%1:12:00:: | definition=a persistent illogical feeling of desire or aversion | examples=he has a thing about seafood; she has a thing about him
12. sense_key=thing%1:03:00:: | definition=a separate and self-contained entity

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 "thing" in the given context, we analyze the sentence:

*"But if he was the real thing, he could do something about Lolly. He felt very cunning, very proud of himself as he played on the other man's soft spot. "No offense intended ", he said gently. "But it's just that -- well, you know. The cops didn't suspect a <t>thing</t>, and I thought it was a coincidence. After all, I didn't know you, Pete."*

1. **Contextual Analysis**:
   - The phrase "the real thing" suggests a genuine or authentic entity, implying a specific object or situation.
   - The mention of "the cops didn't suspect a thing" refers to the absence of suspicion or awareness about something, indicating a lack of knowledge or perception of an event or circumstance.

2. **Sense Evaluation**:
   - **Sense 1 (special situation)**: Fits "the real thing" but not "the cops didn't suspect a thing."
   - **Sense 2 (action)**: Does not fit either phrase.
   - **Sense 3 (special abstraction)**: Does not fit the context.
   - **Sense 4 (artifact)**: Does not fit either phrase.
   - **Sense 5 (event)**: "The cops didn't suspect a thing" clearly refers to an event (lack of suspicion), and "the real thing" can metaphorically refer to a genuine event or situation.
   - **Sense 6 (vaguely specified concern)**: "Matter" or "affair" could fit "the real thing," but "the cops didn't suspect a thing" is more about an event than a concern.
   - **Sense 7 (statement regarded as an object)**: Does not fit.
   - **Sense 8 (entity not named specifically)**: Fits "the cops didn't suspect a thing" as it refers to an unspecified event, but "the real thing" is better captured by a more specific sense.
   - **Sense 9 (attribute or quality)**: Does not fit.
   - **Sense 10 (special objective)**: Does not fit.
   - **Sense 11 (persistent illogical feeling)**: Does not fit.
   - **Sense 12 (persistent illogical feeling of desire or aversion)**: Does not fit.

3. **Synonyms and Examples**:
   - **Sense 5** includes synonyms like "incident" or "occurrence," which align with "the cops didn't suspect a thing" (an event of no suspicion).
   - Example: "a funny thing happened on the way to the..." fits the context of an unspecified event.

**Conclusion**: The best sense for "thing" in this context is **Sense 5 (event)**, as it captures both the metaphorical use of "the real thing" and the literal reference to "the cops didn't suspect a thing."

```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: think
Target surface form: thought
Context:
If he was just a nut, no harm was done. But if he was the real thing, he could do something about Lolly. He felt very cunning, very proud of himself as he played on the other man's soft spot. "No offense intended ", he said gently. "But it's just that -- well, you know. The cops didn't suspect a thing, and I <t>thought</t> it was a coincidence. After all, I didn't know you, Pete.

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

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

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

*"I thought it was a coincidence."*

**Contextual Analysis:**
- The speaker is reflecting on a situation ("the cops didn't suspect a thing") and is explaining their mental process.
- The phrase "I thought it was a coincidence" indicates that the speaker is recalling or considering a belief they held about the situation.

**Synonym and Example Matching:**
- **Sense 1 (judge or regard; look upon; judge):** Synonyms like "believe" and "consider" fit, but the example "I believe her to be very smart" suggests a more evaluative judgment, which doesn't align closely with the reflective nature of the sentence.
- **Sense 2 (expect, believe, or suppose):** Synonyms "opine" and "suppose" are close, and the example "I imagine she earned a lot of money" reflects a similar speculative belief, but the context here is more about recalling a past belief rather than forming a new one.
- **Sense 3 (use or exercise the mind or one's power of reason in order to make inferences, decisions, or arrive at a solution or judgments):** This sense captures the act of mentally processing information to arrive at a conclusion. The synonym "cogitate" and the example "I've been thinking all day and getting nowhere" align well with the speaker's reflective thought about the coincidence.
- **Sense 4 (recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection):** Synonyms "remember" and "recollect" fit, and the example "I can't remember what her last name was" matches the idea of recalling a past belief. However, the focus here is on the mental process of forming that belief, not just recalling it.
- **Sense 5 (imagine or visualize):** This sense is more about creating mental images, which doesn't fit the reflective nature of the sentence.
- **Sense 6 (focus one's attention on a certain state):** This sense is too abstract for the specific reflective thought about a coincidence.
- **Sense 7 (have in mind as a purpose):** This sense relates to intention, which is not the focus here.
- **Sense 8 (decide by pondering, reasoning, or reflecting):** This sense is close, but it emphasizes the decision-making aspect more than the simple reflection on a past belief.
- **Sense 9 (ponder; reflect on, or reason about):** This sense is very close, but it leans more towards ongoing reflection rather than the specific act of recalling a past belief.
- **Sense 10 (dispose the mind in a certain way):** This sense is too vague for the specific context.
- **Sense 11 (have or formulate in the mind):** This sense is close, but it doesn't capture the reflective aspect as well as Sense 3.
- **Sense 12 (be capable of conscious thought):** This is a general capability, not specific to the context.
- **Sense 13 (bring into a given condition by mental preoccupation):** This sense is too broad and doesn't fit the specific reflective thought about a coincidence.

**Conclusion:**
The best match for the context "I thought it was a coincidence" is **Sense 3**, which involves using the mind to reflect on a situation and arrive at a conclusion about it.

**Final Answer:**
```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: coincidence
Target surface form: coincidence
Context:
If he was just a nut, no harm was done. But if he was the real thing, he could do something about Lolly. He felt very cunning, very proud of himself as he played on the other man's soft spot. "No offense intended ", he said gently. "But it's just that -- well, you know. The cops didn't suspect a thing, and I thought it was a <t>coincidence</t>. After all, I didn't know you, Pete.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=coincidence%1:11:00:: | definition=an event that might have been arranged although it was really accidental | synonyms=happenstance
2. sense_key=coincidence%1:07:02:: | definition=the quality of occupying the same position or area in space | examples=he waited for the coincidence of the target and the cross hairs
3. sense_key=coincidence%1:07:01:: | definition=the temporal property of two things happening at the same time | synonyms=concurrence, conjunction, co-occurrence | examples=the interval determining the coincidence gate is adjustable

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 "I thought it was a <t>coincidence</t>" in the context of the police not suspecting anything and the speaker not knowing the other person suggests that the speaker is referring to an event occurring simultaneously without any intentional arrangement. This aligns with the sense of "coincidence" as an event that happens at the same time by chance, fitting the temporal property definition. Therefore, the best sense is the one describing the temporal simultaneity of events.

The appropriate sense is:

- sense_key=coincidence%1:07:02:: | definition=the temporal property of two things happening at the same time | synonyms=concurrence, conjunction, co-occurrence | examples=the interval determining the coincidence gate is adjustable

Thus, the correct sense index is 2.

```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: know
Context:
But if he was the real thing, he could do something about Lolly. He felt very cunning, very proud of himself as he played on the other man's soft spot. "No offense intended ", he said gently. "But it's just that -- well, you know. The cops didn't suspect a thing, and I thought it was a coincidence. After all, I didn't <t>know</t> you, Pete. It could have been an accident ".

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 "know" in the given context:

**Context:**
"After all, I didn't *know* you, Pete. It could have been an accident."

**Analysis of the context:**
- The speaker is expressing a lack of personal acquaintance or familiarity with Pete.
- The phrase "I didn't know you" suggests the speaker is not aware of Pete's identity or personal relationship, rather than a lack of knowledge about a fact, skill, or experience.

**Evaluation of candidate senses:**

1. **sense_key=know%2:31:01::** – Knowledge of facts or information. Not fitting because the context is about personal acquaintance, not factual knowledge.
2. **sense_key=know%2:31:03::** – Knowing how to do something. Irrelevant to the context.
3. **sense_key=know%2:31:02::** – Awareness of truth or certainty. The context is about not being aware of someone's identity, not about certainty of a truth.
4. **sense_key=know%2:31:00::** – Being familiar or acquainted with a person or object. This matches the context where the speaker admits not being familiar with Pete.
5. **sense_key=know%2:31:04::** – Having firsthand knowledge of states or sensations. Not applicable.
6. **sense_key=know%2:31:06::** – Accepting someone's authority or claim. Not relevant.
7. **sense_key=know%2:31:15::** – Having something fixed in the mind (e.g., language). Not applicable.
8. **sense_key=know%2:35:00::** – Sexual intercourse. Clearly irrelevant.
9. **sense_key=know%2:31:11::** – Knowing the nature or character of something. Not about personal acquaintance.
10. **sense_key=know%2:31:12::** – Distinguishing different things. Not the focus here.
11. **sense_key=know%2:31:14::** – Perceiving as familiar. Similar to sense 4 but less precise for the specific meaning of not being acquainted.

**Conclusion:**
The context most closely aligns with **sense_key=know%2:31:00::**, which means "be familiar or acquainted with a person or an object." Therefore, the best indexed sense is sense index 4.

**JSON response:**
```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: say
Target surface form: say
Context:
"But it's just that -- well, you know. The cops didn't suspect a thing, and I thought it was a coincidence. After all, I didn't know you, Pete. It could have been an accident ". He shrugged casually. "But if you <t>say</t> you managed it "The stranger was hooked.

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

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

raw_output:
To determine the best sense for "say" in the given context:

**Context:**
"But if you <t>say</t> you managed it"

The phrase "if you say you managed it" implies that the speaker is asking the other person to **assert or claim** that they succeeded in doing something. This aligns with the idea of reporting or maintaining a claim or assertion.

**Analysis of Candidate Senses:**

1. **express in words** – General expression of thoughts; too broad for the specific claim being made.
2. **report or maintain** – Fits the context where someone is asserting or claiming something ("you managed it"). Synonyms like "allege" and "aver" match the idea of making a claim.
3. **express a supposition** – Implies hypothesizing or assuming, which is not the primary focus here.
4. **have or contain a certain wording or form** – Irrelevant to the context of asserting a claim.
5. **give instructions to or direct somebody** – Not applicable; no directive is given.
6. **speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way** – Focuses on manner of speaking, not on asserting a claim.
7. **communicate or express nonverbally** – Not relevant; the context is verbal.
8. **communicate nonverbally** – Same as above, irrelevant.
9. **state as one's opinion or judgement** – Close, but "report or maintain" better captures the act of asserting a claim.
10. **recite or repeat a fixed text** – Not applicable.
11. **indicate** – Too vague for the specific assertion being made.

**Conclusion:**
The best sense is **sense_key=say%2:32:01::**, which means "report or maintain" and is exemplified by phrases like "He alleged that he was the victim of a crime." This sense precisely captures the act of asserting or claiming that one managed something.

**Final Answer:**
{"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: manage
Target surface form: managed
Context:
"But it's just that -- well, you know. The cops didn't suspect a thing, and I thought it was a coincidence. After all, I didn't know you, Pete. It could have been an accident ". He shrugged casually. "But if you say you <t>managed</t> it "The stranger was hooked.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=manage%2:41:09:: | definition=be successful; achieve a goal | synonyms=pull off, negociate, bring off, carry off | examples=She succeeded in persuading us all; I managed to carry the box upstairs
2. sense_key=manage%2:41:00:: | definition=be in charge of, act on, or dispose of | synonyms=deal, care, handle | examples=I can deal with this crew of workers; This blender can't handle nuts
3. sense_key=manage%2:41:03:: | definition=come to terms with | synonyms=cope, get by, make out, make do, contend, grapple | examples=We got by on just a gallon of gas; They made do on half a loaf of bread every day
4. sense_key=manage%2:41:01:: | definition=watch and direct | synonyms=oversee, supervise, superintend | examples=Who is overseeing this project?
5. sense_key=manage%2:41:08:: | definition=achieve something by means of trickery or devious methods | synonyms=wangle, finagle
6. sense_key=manage%2:41:02:: | definition=carry on or function | synonyms=do | examples=We could do with a little more help around here
7. sense_key=manage%2:35:03:: | definition=handle effectively | synonyms=wield, handle | examples=The burglar wielded an axe; The young violinist didn't manage her bow very well

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 "managed" in the given context, we analyze the sentence:

*"But if you say you managed it"*

The speaker is responding to the stranger's claim that they "managed" something. The context suggests that the speaker is acknowledging the stranger's success or achievement in accomplishing a task or goal, likely without raising suspicion or drawing attention.

**Evaluation of Candidate Senses:**

1. **Sense 1: be successful; achieve a goal**
   - *Synonyms*: pull off, negotiate, bring off, carry off
   - *Examples*: She succeeded in persuading us all; I managed to carry the box upstairs
   - *Fit*: The phrase "if you say you managed it" aligns well with the idea of successfully achieving or accomplishing something, especially in a subtle or clever manner.

2. **Sense 2: be in charge of, act on, or dispose of**
   - *Synonyms*: deal, care, handle
   - *Examples*: I can deal with this crew of workers; This blender can't handle nuts
   - *Fit*: This sense implies control or responsibility, which does not directly match the context of acknowledging a successful action.

3. **Sense 3: come to terms with**
   - *Synonyms*: cope, get by, make out, make do, contend, grapple
   - *Examples*: We got by on just a gallon of gas; They made do on half a loaf of bread every day
   - *Fit*: This sense relates to dealing with difficulties or hardships, which is not the primary focus here.

4. **Sense 4: watch and direct**
   - *Synonyms*: oversee, supervise, superintend
   - *Examples*: Who is overseeing this project?
   - *Fit*: This sense involves supervision, which does not fit the context of acknowledging a successful action.

5. **Sense 5: achieve something by means of trickery or devious methods**
   - *Synonyms*: wangle, finagle
   - *Examples*: (not provided, but implies deceitful success)
   - *Fit*: While this sense could apply if the task was achieved through trickery, the context does not explicitly suggest deceit, only acknowledgment of success.

6. **Sense 6: carry on or function**
   - *Synonyms*: do
   - *Examples*: We could do with a little more help around here
   - *Fit*: This sense is too broad and does not capture the nuance of successfully achieving a specific goal.

7. **Sense 7: handle effectively**
   - *Synonyms*: wield, handle
   - *Examples*: The burglar wielded an axe; The young violinist didn't manage her bow very well
   - *Fit*: This sense relates to physical handling or control, which does not align with the abstract achievement implied in the context.

**Conclusion:**

The context most closely aligns with **Sense 1: be successful; achieve a goal**, as it captures the acknowledgment of successfully accomplishing something, likely without drawing attention, which matches the phrase "if you say you managed it."

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: stranger
Target surface form: stranger
Context:
The cops didn't suspect a thing, and I thought it was a coincidence. After all, I didn't know you, Pete. It could have been an accident ". He shrugged casually. "But if you say you managed it "The <t>stranger</t> was hooked. His eyes burned feverishly.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=stranger%1:18:00:: | definition=anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found | synonyms=alien, unknown
2. sense_key=stranger%1:18:01:: | definition=an individual that one is not acquainted with

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 a person ("you, Pete") interacts with someone who is not known to the speaker, and this unknown individual ("the stranger") is described as being "hooked" and having "eyes burned feverishly." This aligns with the definition of a "stranger" as an individual with whom one is not acquainted. The first sense, referring to someone who does not belong in their environment (alien, unknown), does not fit as well because the focus is on the lack of acquaintance rather than an environmental mismatch.

Therefore, the best indexed sense 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: hook
Target surface form: hooked
Context:
The cops didn't suspect a thing, and I thought it was a coincidence. After all, I didn't know you, Pete. It could have been an accident ". He shrugged casually. "But if you say you managed it "The stranger was <t>hooked</t>. His eyes burned feverishly.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=hook%2:35:00:: | definition=fasten with a hook
2. sense_key=hook%2:40:02:: | definition=rip off; ask an unreasonable price | synonyms=overcharge, soak, surcharge, gazump, fleece, plume
3. sense_key=hook%2:36:00:: | definition=make a piece of needlework by interlocking and looping thread with a hooked needle | synonyms=crochet | examples=She sat there crocheting all day
4. sense_key=hook%2:35:03:: | definition=hit a ball and put a spin on it so that it travels to the left
5. sense_key=hook%2:40:01:: | definition=take by theft | synonyms=snitch, thieve, cop, knock off, glom | examples=Someone snitched my wallet!
6. sense_key=hook%2:40:00:: | definition=make off with belongings of others | synonyms=pilfer, cabbage, purloin, pinch, abstract, snarf
7. sense_key=hook%2:35:02:: | definition=hit with a hook | examples=His opponent hooked him badly
8. sense_key=hook%2:35:01:: | definition=catch with a hook | examples=hook a fish
9. sense_key=hook%2:34:00:: | definition=to cause (someone or oneself) to become dependent (on something, especially a narcotic drug) | synonyms=addict
10. sense_key=hook%2:33:00:: | definition=secure with the foot | examples=hook the ball
11. sense_key=hook%2:32:09:: | definition=entice and trap | synonyms=snare | examples=The car salesman had snared three potential customers
12. sense_key=hook%2:32:00:: | definition=approach with an offer of sexual favors | synonyms=solicit, accost | examples=he was solicited by a prostitute; The young man was caught soliciting in the park

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 as "hooked" with "eyes burned feverishly," which strongly suggests a state of intense fixation or addiction, likely to a substance or activity, rather than a physical action or metaphorical theft. The sense that aligns with this interpretation is:

**to cause (someone or oneself) to become dependent (on something, especially a narcotic drug)**

This matches the idea of being "hooked" in an addictive sense, fitting the description of the stranger's feverish eyes.

Therefore, the best indexed sense is:

```json
{"sense_index": 9}
```


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

[User]
Target lemma: eye
Target surface form: eyes
Context:
After all, I didn't know you, Pete. It could have been an accident ". He shrugged casually. "But if you say you managed it "The stranger was hooked. His <t>eyes</t> burned feverishly. "Yes, yes ", he muttered impatiently.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=eye%1:08:00:: | definition=the organ of sight | synonyms=oculus, optic
2. sense_key=eye%1:09:00:: | definition=good discernment (either visually or as if visually) | examples=she has an eye for fresh talent; he has an artist's eye
3. sense_key=eye%1:09:01:: | definition=attention to what is seen | examples=he tried to catch her eye
4. sense_key=eye%1:15:00:: | definition=an area that is approximately central within some larger region | synonyms=center, centre, middle, heart | examples=it is in the center of town; they ran forward into the heart of the struggle
5. sense_key=eye%1:06:00:: | definition=a small hole or loop (as in a needle) | examples=the thread wouldn't go through the eye

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 burned feverishly," indicating a vivid, intense visual reaction rather than a literal organ of sight or a metaphorical "good discernment." The phrase "burned feverishly" suggests a strong visual or emotional focus, aligning with the sense of "attention to what is seen." Therefore, the best sense is:

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