[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: free
Target surface form: free
Context:
Pete nodded understandingly. "Oh yes. Now I see. You must understand, I haven't been in this state too long. I came out here to retire. That's why I -- why I do a <t>free</t> job now and then. You should have told me about her before ".

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=free%3:00:00:: | definition=able to act at will; not hampered; not under compulsion or restraint | examples=free enterprise; a free port
2. sense_key=free%3:00:02:: | definition=unconstrained or not chemically bound in a molecule or not fixed and capable of relatively unrestricted motion | examples=free expansion; free oxygen
3. sense_key=free%5:00:00:unpaid:00 | definition=costing nothing | synonyms=complimentary, costless, gratis, gratuitous | examples=complimentary tickets; free admission
4. sense_key=free%5:00:02:unoccupied:00 | definition=not occupied or in use | examples=a free locker; a free lane
5. sense_key=free%5:00:00:unfixed:00 | definition=not fixed in position | synonyms=detached | examples=the detached shutter fell on him; he pulled his arm free and ran
6. sense_key=free%3:00:01:: | definition=not held in servitude | examples=after the Civil War he was a free man
7. sense_key=free%5:00:01:unoccupied:00 | definition=not taken up by scheduled activities | synonyms=spare | examples=a free hour between classes; spare time on my hands
8. sense_key=free%5:00:00:nonexistent:00 | definition=completely wanting or lacking | synonyms=barren, destitute, devoid, innocent | examples=writing barren of insight; young recruits destitute of experience
9. sense_key=free%5:00:00:inexact:00 | definition=not literal | synonyms=loose, liberal | examples=a loose interpretation of what she had been told; a free translation of the poem

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 "free" in the given context:

**Context:**
"Pete nodded understandingly. "Oh yes. Now I see. You must understand, I haven't been in this state too long. I came out here to retire. That's why I -- why I do a <t>free</t> job now and then. You should have told me about her before ".

**Analysis of the context:**
- The speaker mentions doing a "free job now and then."
- The context implies that the speaker performs occasional work without charge or obligation, likely as a favor or for personal enjoyment, rather than being unconstrained, unoccupied, or chemically free.
- The phrase "free job" most naturally aligns with the idea of an unpaid or gratis task.

**Evaluation of candidate senses:**
1. **Sense 1 (able to act at will):** Does not fit; the context is about a job, not personal freedom.
2. **Sense 2 (unconstrained chemically):** Irrelevant to a job context.
3. **Sense 3 (costing nothing):** Matches "free job" as an unpaid or gratis task.
4. **Sense 4 (not occupied or in use):** Could imply an unoccupied job slot, but less precise than "unpaid."
5. **Sense 5 (not fixed in position):** Unrelated to job context.
6. **Sense 6 (not held in servitude):** Not applicable.
7. **Sense 7 (not taken up by scheduled activities):** Could suggest spare time, but "free job" more directly conveys unpaid work.
8. **Sense 8 (completely wanting or lacking):** Does not fit.
9. **Sense 9 (not literal):** Unrelated.

**Conclusion:**
The most appropriate sense is **Sense 3**, which defines "free" as "costing nothing" or "unpaid," aligning perfectly with the phrase "free job."

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


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: job
Target surface form: job
Context:
Pete nodded understandingly. "Oh yes. Now I see. You must understand, I haven't been in this state too long. I came out here to retire. That's why I -- why I do a free <t>job</t> now and then. You should have told me about her before ".

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=job%1:04:00:: | definition=the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money | synonyms=occupation, business, line of work, line | examples=he's not in my line of business
2. sense_key=job%1:04:01:: | definition=a specific piece of work required to be done as a duty or for a specific fee | synonyms=task, chore | examples=estimates of the city's loss on that job ranged as high as a million dollars; the job of repairing the engine took several hours
3. sense_key=job%1:06:00:: | definition=a workplace; as in the expression | examples=on the job
4. sense_key=job%1:06:01:: | definition=an object worked on; a result produced by working | examples=he held the job in his left hand and worked on it with his right
5. sense_key=job%1:04:04:: | definition=the responsibility to do something | examples=it is their job to print the truth
6. sense_key=job%1:04:05:: | definition=the performance of a piece of work | examples=she did an outstanding job as Ophelia; he gave it up as a bad job
7. sense_key=job%1:04:03:: | definition=a damaging piece of work | examples=dry rot did the job of destroying the barn; the barber did a real job on my hair
8. sense_key=job%1:26:00:: | definition=a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved | synonyms=problem | examples=she and her husband are having problems; it is always a job to contact him
9. sense_key=job%1:18:00:: | definition=a Jewish hero in the Old Testament who maintained his faith in God in spite of afflictions that tested him
10. sense_key=job%1:18:01:: | definition=any long-suffering person who withstands affliction without despairing
11. sense_key=job%1:10:01:: | definition=(computer science) a program application that may consist of several steps but is a single logical unit
12. sense_key=job%1:10:00:: | definition=a book in the Old Testament containing Job's pleas to God about his afflictions and God's reply | synonyms=Book of Job
13. sense_key=job%1:04:02:: | definition=a crime (especially a robbery) | synonyms=caper | examples=the gang pulled off a bank job in St. Louis

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 the word "job" in the given context, we analyze the sentence:

"Pete nodded understandingly. "Oh yes. Now I see. You must understand, I haven't been in this state too long. I came out here to retire. That's why I -- why I do a free <t>job</t> now and then. You should have told me about her before "."

The key phrase here is "do a free job now and then." The speaker mentions retiring and then refers to performing a job occasionally for free. This suggests that "job" is being used to denote a **specific piece of work or task** that the speaker undertakes voluntarily and without charge.

Let's evaluate the candidate senses:

1. **occupation, business, line of work** - This sense refers to one's primary profession or livelihood. The context does not indicate that the speaker's primary occupation is being discussed; rather, it is a secondary, occasional task.
2. **a specific piece of work required to be done as a duty or for a specific fee** - This aligns well with "do a free job now and then," indicating occasional tasks performed without payment.
3. **a workplace** - The context does not refer to a physical location or workplace.
4. **an object worked on** - The context does not suggest an object being worked on.
5. **the responsibility to do something** - While related, this sense is more about obligation than the occasional, voluntary task described.
6. **the performance of a piece of work** - This is close, but it emphasizes the act of performing rather than the task itself.
7. **a damaging piece of work** - The context does not imply any damage or negative connotation.
8. **a state of difficulty** - The context does not discuss a problem or difficulty.
9. **a Jewish hero** - Clearly unrelated.
10. **a long-suffering person** - Unrelated to the context.
11. **a computer science program** - Unrelated.
12. **a book in the Old Testament** - Unrelated.
13. **a crime (especially a robbery)** - Unrelated.

The most fitting sense is **sense_key=job%1:04:01::**, which defines "job" as "a specific piece of work required to be done as a duty or for a specific fee," with synonyms like "task" and "chore." This matches the context of occasional, voluntary work.

Therefore, the best indexed sense is:

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

finish_reason: stop

role: assistant

currency: USD

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

[User]
Target lemma: tell
Target surface form: told
Context:
"Oh yes. Now I see. You must understand, I haven't been in this state too long. I came out here to retire. That's why I -- why I do a free job now and then. You should have <t>told</t> me about her before ". Haney felt a twinge of annoyance when he heard the now familiar line again.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=tell%2:32:04:: | definition=express in words | synonyms=state, say | examples=He said that he wanted to marry her; tell me what is bothering you
2. sense_key=tell%2:32:00:: | definition=let something be known | examples=Tell them that you will be late
3. sense_key=tell%2:32:01:: | definition=narrate or give a detailed account of | synonyms=narrate, recount, recite | examples=Tell what happened; The father told a story to his child
4. sense_key=tell%2:32:02:: | definition=give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority | synonyms=order, enjoin, say | examples=I said to him to go home; She ordered him to do the shopping
5. sense_key=tell%2:31:00:: | definition=discern or comprehend | examples=He could tell that she was unhappy
6. sense_key=tell%2:32:08:: | definition=inform positively and with certainty and confidence | synonyms=assure | examples=I tell you that man is a crook!
7. sense_key=tell%2:32:03:: | definition=give evidence | synonyms=evidence | examples=he was telling on all his former colleague
8. sense_key=tell%2:31:01:: | definition=mark as different | synonyms=distinguish, separate, differentiate, secern, secernate, severalize | examples=We distinguish several kinds of maple

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 the word "told" in the given context, we analyze the sentence:

> "You should have **told** me about her before."

The context implies a request for prior communication or disclosure of information. The phrase "should have told me about her before" suggests that the speaker is upset because they were not informed about something earlier. This aligns with the definition of "tell" as "let something be known" or "express in words" in a communicative sense.

Let's evaluate the candidate senses:

1. **sense_key=tell%2:32:04::** - "express in words" (synonyms: state, say). This is close but lacks the nuance of informing someone about something they needed to know.
2. **sense_key=tell%2:32:00::** - "let something be known" (examples: Tell them that you will be late). This directly matches the context of informing someone about something they should have known.
3. **sense_key=tell%2:32:01::** - "narrate or give a detailed account" (synonyms: narrate, recount). This is broader and more about storytelling than informing.
4. **sense_key=tell%2:32:02::** - "give instructions to or direct somebody" (synonyms: order, enjoin). This implies authority and direction, which is not present here.
5. **sense_key=tell%2:31:00::** - "discern or comprehend" (examples: He could tell that she was unhappy). This is about perception, not communication.
6. **sense_key=tell%2:32:08::** - "inform positively and with certainty" (synonyms: assure). This is close but more about certainty and confidence, which is not the primary focus.
7. **sense_key=tell%2:32:03::** - "give evidence" (synonyms: evidence). This is about providing proof, not relevant here.
8. **sense_key=tell%2:31:01::** - "mark as different" (synonyms: distinguish). This is about differentiation, not communication.

The most fitting sense is **sense_key=tell%2:32:00::**, which means "let something be known." This captures the idea of failing to inform someone about something important.

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: feel
Target surface form: felt
Context:
Now I see. You must understand, I haven't been in this state too long. 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 <t>felt</t> a twinge of annoyance when he heard the now familiar line again. Then a wild thought ran circles through his clouded brain.

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:

> "Haney <t>felt</t> a twinge of annoyance when he heard the now familiar line again."

The phrase "felt a twinge of annoyance" indicates an emotional response to hearing something familiar. This aligns with the definition of experiencing an emotional sensation or being in a particular state of mind.

Let's review the candidate senses:

1. **sense_key=feel%2:37:00::** - "undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind." This matches the context of experiencing annoyance.
2. **sense_key=feel%2:31:00::** - "come to believe on the basis of emotion, intuitions, or indefinite grounds." This is about forming a belief, which doesn't fit.
3. **sense_key=feel%2:39:00::** - "perceive by a physical sensation, e.g., coming from the skin or muscles." This is about physical sensation, not emotional.
4. **sense_key=feel%2:29:00::** - "be conscious of a physical, mental, or emotional state." This is close but less specific than sense 1 for emotional sensation.
5. **sense_key=feel%2:31:01::** - "have a feeling or perception about oneself in reaction to someone's behavior or attitude." This is about self-perception, not directly about experiencing an emotion like annoyance.
6. **sense_key=feel%2:39:01::** - "undergo passive experience of." This is vague and less specific.
7. **sense_key=feel%2:42:00::** - "be felt or perceived in a certain way." This is about perception, not experiencing an emotion.
8. **sense_key=feel%2:39:10::** - "grope or feel in search of something." This is about searching, not relevant.
9. **sense_key=feel%2:35:00::** - "examine by touch." This is about physical examination, not emotional.
10. **sense_key=feel%2:35:01::** - "examine (a body part) by palpation." This is about physical examination, not emotional.
11. **sense_key=feel%2:40:00::** - "find by testing or cautious exploration." This is about discovery, not emotional.
12. **sense_key=feel%2:39:09::** - "produce a certain impression." This is about impression, not experiencing an emotion.
13. **sense_key=feel%2:35:11::** - "pass one's hands over the sexual organs of." This is inappropriate for 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. This matches the context of Haney experiencing a twinge of annoyance.

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: twinge
Target surface form: twinge
Context:
Now I see. You must understand, I haven't been in this state too long. 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 <t>twinge</t> of annoyance when he heard the now familiar line again. Then a wild thought ran circles through his clouded brain.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=twinge%1:12:00:: | definition=a sudden sharp feeling | synonyms=pang, stab | examples=pangs of regret; she felt a stab of excitement
2. sense_key=twinge%1:09:00:: | definition=a sharp stab of pain

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

raw_output:
The context describes Haney feeling a "twinge of annoyance," which aligns with a sudden sharp feeling of discomfort or irritation rather than a physical pain. The synonyms "pang" and "stab" and the example "pangs of regret" further support this interpretation. Therefore, the best sense is the one describing a sudden sharp feeling, which corresponds to the first candidate sense.

The sense key for this is `twinge%1:12:00::`, but since we are not to return the sense key, we simply indicate the index of the chosen sense.

Thus, the answer 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: annoyance
Target surface form: annoyance
Context:
Now I see. You must understand, I haven't been in this state too long. 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 <t>annoyance</t> when he heard the now familiar line again. Then a wild thought ran circles through his clouded brain.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=annoyance%1:26:00:: | definition=the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed | synonyms=irritation, vexation, botheration
2. sense_key=annoyance%1:12:00:: | definition=anger produced by some annoying irritation | synonyms=chafe, vexation
3. sense_key=annoyance%1:18:00:: | definition=an unpleasant person who is annoying or exasperating | synonyms=aggravator
4. sense_key=annoyance%1:09:00:: | definition=something or someone that causes trouble; a source of unhappiness | synonyms=bother, botheration, pain, infliction, pain in the neck, pain in the ass | examples=washing dishes was a nuisance before we got a dish washer; a bit of a bother
5. sense_key=annoyance%1:04:00:: | definition=the act of troubling or annoying someone | synonyms=annoying, irritation, vexation

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

> "Haney felt a twinge of **annoyance** when he heard the now familiar line again."

The key elements are:
- **Haney's emotional response**: "felt a twinge of annoyance"
- **Trigger**: "heard the now familiar line again"

This suggests a mild irritation or irritation caused by a repeated, familiar line. The context implies a personal, emotional reaction rather than a description of a person or a general source of trouble.

Now, let's evaluate the candidate senses:

1. **Psychological state of being irritated or annoyed** (irritation, vexation, botheration) – Fits the emotional response described.
2. **Anger produced by annoying irritation** (chafe, vexation) – Slightly stronger than a mere irritation, implying more anger.
3. **An unpleasant person who is annoying or exasperating** (aggravator) – Refers to a person, not an emotion, so it doesn't fit.
4. **Something or someone that causes trouble; a source of unhappiness** (bother, botheration, pain, etc.) – Refers to a source of trouble, not directly to the feeling Haney experiences.
5. **The act of troubling or annoying someone** (annoying, irritation, vexation) – Describes the action causing annoyance, not the feeling itself.

The context specifically mentions Haney's feeling ("felt a twinge of annoyance"), indicating a **psychological state** rather than an action or a person. Therefore, the best match is the sense describing the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed.

**Conclusion**: The single best indexed sense is the first one.

```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: hear
Target surface form: heard
Context:
Now I see. You must understand, I haven't been in this state too long. 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 <t>heard</t> the now familiar line again. Then a wild thought ran circles through his clouded brain.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=hear%2:39:00:: | definition=perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
2. sense_key=hear%2:31:00:: | definition=get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally | synonyms=learn, get word, get wind, pick up, find out, get a line | examples=I learned that she has two grown-up children; I see that you have been promoted
3. sense_key=hear%2:41:00:: | definition=examine or hear (evidence or a case) by judicial process | synonyms=try | examples=The jury had heard all the evidence; The case will be tried in California
4. sense_key=hear%2:39:01:: | definition=receive a communication from someone | examples=We heard nothing from our son for five years
5. sense_key=hear%2:39:05:: | definition=listen and pay attention | synonyms=listen, take heed | examples=Listen to your father; We must hear the expert before we make a decision

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

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

"Now I see. You must understand, I haven't been in this state too long. 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."

The key phrase is "he **heard** the now familiar line again." This suggests that Haney perceived something through his auditory sense, specifically recognizing a familiar line he has heard before. The context does not imply learning new information, a judicial examination, or receiving a communication, but rather the act of perceiving sound.

Comparing this to the candidate senses:

1. **Perceive (sound) via the auditory sense** - Matches the context of recognizing a familiar line through hearing.
2. **Get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally** - Implies learning new information, which is not the primary focus here.
3. **Examine or hear (evidence or a case) by judicial process** - Involves a legal context, which is absent.
4. **Receive a communication from someone** - Suggests a message being received, not just perceived.
5. **Listen and pay attention** - While related, it emphasizes active listening, whereas the context focuses on the perception of a familiar line.

Thus, the best sense is the one describing perceiving sound via the auditory sense.

**Selected sense:** Perceive (sound) via the auditory sense.

**JSON response:** {"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: hear
Target surface form: heard
Context:
Now I see. You must understand, I haven't been in this state too long. 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 <t>heard</t> the now familiar line again. Then a wild thought ran circles through his clouded brain.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=hear%2:39:00:: | definition=perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
2. sense_key=hear%2:31:00:: | definition=get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally | synonyms=learn, get word, get wind, pick up, find out, get a line | examples=I learned that she has two grown-up children; I see that you have been promoted
3. sense_key=hear%2:41:00:: | definition=examine or hear (evidence or a case) by judicial process | synonyms=try | examples=The jury had heard all the evidence; The case will be tried in California
4. sense_key=hear%2:39:01:: | definition=receive a communication from someone | examples=We heard nothing from our son for five years
5. sense_key=hear%2:39:05:: | definition=listen and pay attention | synonyms=listen, take heed | examples=Listen to your father; We must hear the expert before we make a decision

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

[Assistant]
To determine the best sense for "heard" in the given context, we analyze the sentence:

"Now I see. You must understand, I haven't been in this state too long. 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."

The key phrase is "he **heard** the now familiar line again." This suggests that Haney perceived something through his auditory sense, specifically recognizing a familiar line he has heard before. The context does not imply learning new information, a judicial examination, or receiving a communication, but rather the act of perceiving sound.

Comparing this to the candidate senses:

1. **Perceive (sound) via the auditory sense** - Matches the context of recognizing a familiar line through hearing.
2. **Get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally** - Implies learning new information, which is not the primary focus here.
3. **Examine or hear (evidence or a case) by judicial process** - Involves a legal context, which is absent.
4. **Receive a communication from someone** - Suggests a message being received, not just perceived.
5. **Listen and pay attention** - While related, it emphasizes active listening, whereas the context focuses on the perception of a familiar line.

Thus, the best sense is the one describing perceiving sound via the auditory sense.

**Selected sense:** Perceive (sound) via the auditory sense.

**JSON response:** {"sense_index": 1}

[User] Your previous answer was invalid. Choose one candidate index between 1 and 5. Return only valid JSON exactly like {"sense_index": 1}.

raw_output:
Analyzing the context again, the phrase "Haney felt a twinge of annoyance when he **heard** the now familiar line again" clearly indicates that Haney is perceiving a sound or auditory stimulus—a familiar line—that triggers an emotional response. This aligns directly with the definition of **perceive (sound) via the auditory sense**.

Therefore, the most appropriate sense is:

**Sense 1: Perceive (sound) via the auditory sense**

**JSON response:** {"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: familiar
Target surface form: familiar
Context:
Now I see. You must understand, I haven't been in this state too long. 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 <t>familiar</t> line again. Then a wild thought ran circles through his clouded brain.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=familiar%3:00:00:: | definition=well known or easily recognized | examples=a familiar figure; familiar songs
2. sense_key=familiar%3:00:02:: | definition=within normal everyday experience; common and ordinary; not strange | examples=familiar ordinary objects found in every home; a familiar everyday scene
3. sense_key=familiar%5:00:00:informed:00 | definition=(usually followed by `with') well informed about or knowing thoroughly | synonyms=conversant | examples=conversant with business trends; familiar with the complex machinery
4. sense_key=familiar%5:00:00:close:02 | definition=having mutual interests or affections; of established friendship | synonyms=intimate | examples=on familiar terms; pretending she is on an intimate footing with those she slanders

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 "Haney felt a twinge of annoyance when he heard the now <t>familiar</t> line again." suggests that the line being repeated is something Haney has heard before and is therefore easily recognized or well known to him. This aligns with the definition of "familiar" as "well known or easily recognized." The other senses (common and ordinary, well informed, or having mutual affections) do not fit the context as closely. Therefore, the best indexed sense is the first one.

{"sense_index": 1}


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

[User]
Target lemma: wild
Target surface form: wild
Context:
You must understand, I haven't been in this state too long. 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 <t>wild</t> thought ran circles through his clouded brain. Suppose -- just suppose this guy was really what he said he was T!!

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=wild%3:00:02:: | definition=marked by extreme lack of restraint or control | examples=wild talk; wild parties
2. sense_key=wild%3:00:01:: | definition=in a natural state; not tamed or domesticated or cultivated | synonyms=untamed | examples=wild geese; edible wild plants
3. sense_key=wild%5:00:00:passionate:00 | definition=in a state of extreme emotion | examples=wild with anger; wild with grief
4. sense_key=wild%5:00:01:uncontrolled:00 | definition=deviating widely from an intended course | examples=a wild bullet; he threw a wild pitch
5. sense_key=wild%5:00:00:intense:00 | definition=(of colors or sounds) intensely vivid or loud | synonyms=violent | examples=a violent clash of colors; her dress was a violent red
6. sense_key=wild%5:00:00:unsupported:02 | definition=without a basis in reason or fact | synonyms=baseless, groundless, idle, unfounded, unwarranted | examples=baseless gossip; the allegations proved groundless
7. sense_key=wild%5:00:00:insane:00 | definition=talking or behaving irrationally | synonyms=raving mad | examples=a raving lunatic
8. sense_key=wild%5:00:00:dangerous:00 | definition=involving risk or danger | synonyms=hazardous, risky | examples=skydiving is a hazardous sport; extremely risky going out in the tide and fog
9. sense_key=wild%5:00:00:unrealistic:00 | definition=fanciful and unrealistic; foolish | synonyms=fantastic | examples=a fantastic idea of his own importance
10. sense_key=wild%5:00:00:inhospitable:00 | definition=located in a dismal or remote area; desolate | synonyms=godforsaken, waste | examples=a desert island; a godforsaken wilderness crossroads
11. sense_key=wild%5:00:00:enthusiastic:00 | definition=intensely enthusiastic about or preoccupied with | synonyms=crazy, dotty, gaga | examples=crazy about cars and racing; he is potty about her
12. sense_key=wild%5:00:00:noncivilized:00 | definition=without civilizing influences; ; ; ; -Margaret Meade | synonyms=barbarian, barbaric, savage, uncivilized, uncivilised | examples=barbarian invaders; barbaric practices
13. sense_key=wild%5:00:00:stormy:00 | definition=(of the elements) as if showing violent anger | synonyms=angry, furious, raging, tempestuous | examples=angry clouds on the horizon; furious winds

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

*"Then a <t>wild</t> thought ran circles through his clouded brain."*

The phrase "wild thought" suggests a thought that is uncontrolled, erratic, or not restrained, running through his mind in a disordered manner. This aligns with the idea of a thought that is not rational or predictable, which is best captured by the sense of "deviating widely from an intended course."

Let's review the candidate senses:

1. **marked by extreme lack of restraint or control** – fits the idea of an uncontrolled thought.
2. **in a natural state; not tamed or domesticated** – irrelevant to a thought.
3. **in a state of extreme emotion** – could apply, but the context emphasizes the thought's erratic nature rather than the speaker's emotion.
4. **deviating widely from an intended course** – directly describes an uncontrolled, erratic thought.
5. **intensely vivid or loud** – unrelated to thought.
6. **without a basis in reason or fact** – could apply, but the emphasis is on the thought's erratic path rather than its lack of factual basis.
7. **talking or behaving irrationally** – more about behavior than a thought.
8. **involving risk or danger** – irrelevant.
9. **fanciful and unrealistic; foolish** – could apply, but the primary focus is on the thought's uncontrolled nature.
10. **located in a dismal or remote area; desolate** – irrelevant.
11. **intensely enthusiastic about or preoccupied with** – irrelevant.
12. **without civilizing influences; barbaric** – irrelevant.
13. **(of the elements) as if showing violent anger** – irrelevant.

The sense that best captures the meaning of "wild thought" in this context is **deviating widely from an intended course**, which corresponds to sense_key `wild%5:00:01:uncontrolled:00`.

Therefore, the best indexed sense is:

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


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

[User]
Target lemma: thought
Target surface form: thought
Context:
You must understand, I haven't been in this state too long. 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 <t>thought</t> ran circles through his clouded brain. Suppose -- just suppose this guy was really what he said he was T!!

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=thought%1:09:01:: | definition=the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about | synonyms=idea | examples=it was not a good idea; the thought never entered my mind
2. sense_key=thought%1:09:00:: | definition=the process of using your mind to consider something carefully | synonyms=thinking, thought process, cerebration, intellection, mentation | examples=thinking always made him frown; she paused for thought
3. sense_key=thought%1:09:02:: | definition=the organized beliefs of a period or group or individual | examples=19th century thought; Darwinian thought
4. sense_key=thought%1:09:03:: | definition=a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty | synonyms=opinion, sentiment, persuasion, view | examples=my opinion differs from yours; I am not of your persuasion

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, let's analyze the sentence:

"You must understand, I haven't been in this state too long. 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 <t>thought</t> ran circles through his clouded brain. Suppose -- just suppose this guy was really what he said he was T!!"

The phrase "a wild thought ran circles through his clouded brain" suggests that "thought" here refers to an idea or mental image that is forming and moving around in his mind. This aligns with the definition of "thought" as the content of cognition—the main thing one is thinking about.

Now, let's match this to the candidate senses:

1. **Definition**: "the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about"
   **Synonyms**: idea
   **Examples**: it was not a good idea; the thought never entered my mind
   This matches the context where a mental image or idea is forming in Haney's mind.

2. **Definition**: "the process of using your mind to consider something carefully"
   **Synonyms**: thinking, thought process, cerebration, intellection, mentation
   **Examples**: thinking always made him frown; she paused for thought
   This refers more to the act of thinking, which is not the primary focus here.

3. **Definition**: "the organized beliefs of a period or group or individual"
   **Examples**: 19th century thought; Darwinian thought
   This is too broad and does not fit the immediate mental activity described.

4. **Definition**: "a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty"
   **Synonyms**: opinion, sentiment, persuasion, view
   This refers to an opinion or belief, which is not the immediate mental image described.

Given the context, the best match is **sense 1**, which describes the content of cognition or an idea forming in the mind.

Therefore, the correct sense index is 1.

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


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

[User]
Target lemma: clouded
Target surface form: clouded
Context:
You must understand, I haven't been in this state too long. 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 <t>clouded</t> brain. Suppose -- just suppose this guy was really what he said he was T!!

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=clouded%5:00:00:troubled:00 | definition=made troubled or apprehensive or distressed in appearance | examples=his face was clouded with unhappiness
2. sense_key=clouded%5:00:00:cloudy:00 | definition=filled or abounding with clouds | synonyms=cloud-covered, overcast, sunless
3. sense_key=clouded%5:00:00:confused:00 | definition=mentally disordered | examples=a mind clouded by sorrow
4. sense_key=clouded%5:00:00:unclear:00 | definition=unclear in form or expression; ; - H.G.Wells | synonyms=blurred | examples=the blurred aims of the group; sometimes one understood clearly and sometimes the meaning was clouded

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 wild thought ran circles through his <t>clouded</t> brain," which suggests that the speaker's thinking is muddled or disordered rather than merely troubled, overcast, or unclear in form. The example "a mind clouded by sorrow" aligns well with this mental disarray. Therefore, the best sense is the one describing mental confusion.

The appropriate 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: brain
Target surface form: brain
Context:
You must understand, I haven't been in this state too long. 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 <t>brain</t>. Suppose -- just suppose this guy was really what he said he was T!!

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=brain%1:08:00:: | definition=that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord | synonyms=encephalon
2. sense_key=brain%1:09:00:: | definition=mental ability | synonyms=brainpower, learning ability, mental capacity, mentality, wit | examples=he's got plenty of brains but no common sense
3. sense_key=brain%1:09:01:: | definition=that which is responsible for one's thoughts and feelings; the seat of the faculty of reason | synonyms=mind, head, psyche, nous | examples=his mind wandered; I couldn't get his words out of my head
4. sense_key=brain%1:18:00:: | definition=someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality | synonyms=genius, mastermind, brainiac, Einstein | examples=Mozart was a child genius; he's smart but he's no Einstein
5. sense_key=brain%1:13:00:: | definition=the brain of certain animals used as meat

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 wild thought ran circles through his clouded <t>brain</t>," which refers to the organ in the head that processes thoughts and feelings, i.e., the seat of mental activity. This aligns with the definition of "brain" as "that which is responsible for one's thoughts and feelings; the seat of the faculty of reason." Therefore, the best sense is the one describing the organ as the center of thought and feeling.

The appropriate sense is:

sense_key=brain%1:09:01:: | definition=that which is responsible for one's thoughts and feelings; the seat of the faculty of reason | synonyms=mind, head, psyche, nous | examples=his mind wandered; I couldn't get his words out of my head

Thus, the correct sense index is 3.

{"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: suppose
Target surface form: Suppose
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. <t>Suppose</t> -- just suppose this guy was really what he said he was T!! A retired professional killer

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=suppose%2:32:00:: | definition=express a supposition | synonyms=say | examples=Let us say that he did not tell the truth; Let's say you had a lot of money--what would you do?
2. sense_key=suppose%2:31:00:: | definition=expect, believe, or suppose | synonyms=think, opine, 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=suppose%2:31:01:: | definition=to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds | synonyms=speculate, theorize, theorise, conjecture, hypothesize, hypothesise | examples=Scientists supposed that large dinosaurs lived in swamps
4. sense_key=suppose%2:31:06:: | definition=take for granted or as a given; suppose beforehand | synonyms=presuppose | examples=I presuppose that you have done your work
5. sense_key=suppose%2:31:05:: | definition=require as a necessary antecedent or precondition | synonyms=presuppose | examples=This step presupposes two prior ones

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 "Suppose -- just suppose this guy was really what he said he was T!!" is used to introduce a hypothetical scenario, suggesting that the speaker is considering a possibility that is not certain. The context involves a "wild thought" running through a "clouded brain," indicating a speculative, imaginative consideration rather than a simple expectation or belief.

Given this, the most appropriate sense is the one that captures the act of considering a possibility on uncertain grounds, which aligns with:

**sense_key=suppose%2:31:01:: | definition=to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds | synonyms=speculate, theorize, theorise, conjecture, hypothesize, hypothesise | examples=Scientists supposed that large dinosaurs lived in swamps**

Thus, 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: suppose
Target surface form: suppose
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 <t>suppose</t> this guy was really what he said he was T!! A retired professional killer

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=suppose%2:32:00:: | definition=express a supposition | synonyms=say | examples=Let us say that he did not tell the truth; Let's say you had a lot of money--what would you do?
2. sense_key=suppose%2:31:00:: | definition=expect, believe, or suppose | synonyms=think, opine, 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=suppose%2:31:01:: | definition=to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds | synonyms=speculate, theorize, theorise, conjecture, hypothesize, hypothesise | examples=Scientists supposed that large dinosaurs lived in swamps
4. sense_key=suppose%2:31:06:: | definition=take for granted or as a given; suppose beforehand | synonyms=presuppose | examples=I presuppose that you have done your work
5. sense_key=suppose%2:31:05:: | definition=require as a necessary antecedent or precondition | synonyms=presuppose | examples=This step presupposes two prior ones

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 "suppose" in the given context, let's analyze the sentence:

"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 <t>suppose</t> this guy was really what he said he was T!! A retired professional killer"

The phrase "just suppose this guy was really what he said he was" indicates a speculative, hypothetical consideration of a possibility that is not yet confirmed. The speaker is entertaining a scenario ("what if this guy is actually a retired professional killer") without any evidence, purely to explore the implications.

Now, let's match this to the candidate senses:

1. **express a supposition** (sense_key=suppose%2:32:00::): This sense focuses on stating a supposition or assumption. While it fits the idea of proposing a hypothetical, it is more about the act of stating rather than the speculative nature emphasized in the context.

2. **expect, believe, or suppose** (sense_key=suppose%2:31:00::): This sense involves believing or expecting something, which is broader and does not specifically capture the speculative, tentative nature of the context.

3. **to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds** (sense_key=suppose%2:31:01::): This sense precisely captures the idea of entertaining a hypothesis on uncertain grounds, aligning well with "just suppose this guy was really what he said he was." It emphasizes the speculative, tentative aspect of the thought.

4. **take for granted or as a given; suppose beforehand** (sense_key=suppose%2:31:05::): This sense involves assuming something as a precondition, which does not match the speculative nature of the context.

5. **require as a necessary antecedent or precondition** (sense_key=suppose%2:31:06::): Similar to sense 4, this sense focuses on presupposition as a requirement, which is not applicable here.

Given the context and the emphasis on a speculative, hypothetical consideration, the best match is:

**sense_key=suppose%2:31:01::** – "to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds."

Therefore, 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: 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" and mentions a "wild thought" about a "guy" being what he claims to be. The term "guy" in this context refers to a person, specifically a man or youth, which aligns with the definition "an informal term for a youth or man." The other senses (effigy of Guy Fawkes and a cable/rope) do not fit the context. Therefore, the best sense is the one describing "an informal term for a youth or man."

The sense index for this definition is 1.

Thus, the answer is:

{"sense_index": 1}


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

[User]
Target lemma: 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 refer to a claim or assertion made by the guy about his identity ("a retired professional killer").
- The focus is on the **supposition** or **hypothesis** that the guy's statement about himself might be true.
- The surrounding text ("Suppose -- just suppose") emphasizes a hypothetical consideration of the claim.

**Matching with candidate senses:**
1. **sense_key=say%2:32:00::** – expresses in words (general, not specific to hypothesis).
2. **sense_key=say%2:32:01::** – report or maintain (assertion, but lacks the hypothetical nuance).
3. **sense_key=say%2:32:03::** – **express a supposition** (synonyms: suppose; examples involve hypothetical scenarios).
4. **sense_key=say%2:42:00::** – have a certain wording (irrelevant).
5. **sense_key=say%2:32:04::** – give instructions (irrelevant).
6. **sense_key=say%2:32:02::** – speak in a certain way (irrelevant).
7. **sense_key=say%2:32:07::** – communicate nonverbally (irrelevant).
8. **sense_key=say%2:32:15::** – utter aloud (irrelevant).
9. **sense_key=say%2:32:13::** – state an opinion (close but not emphasizing the hypothetical aspect).
10. **sense_key=say%2:32:08::** – recite a fixed text (irrelevant).
11. **sense_key=say%2:32:09::** – indicate (irrelevant).

The context specifically involves **considering a hypothetical claim** ("Suppose this guy was really what he said he was"). This aligns precisely with **sense_key=say%2:32:03::**, which defines "say" as "express a supposition" and includes the synonym "suppose" with examples like "Let us say that he did not tell the truth."

**Conclusion:** The best indexed sense is **sense 3**.

**JSON response:**
```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: 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:

*"A retired **professional** killer."*

**Contextual Analysis:**
- The phrase "retired professional killer" suggests a person who, by trade or occupation, was a killer.
- The word "professional" here modifies "killer," indicating that the individual's role as a killer was a profession or a means of livelihood.

**Sense Evaluation:**
1. **Sense 1:** "engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood" – This aligns perfectly with the idea of a killer being someone who made a living through killing.
2. **Sense 2:** "of or relating to or suitable as a profession" – This is too broad and does not specifically address the occupation aspect.
3. **Sense 3:** "characteristic of or befitting a profession" – This does not fit because it refers to conduct or ethics, not occupation.
4. **Sense 4:** "of or relating to a profession" – Again, too broad and does not specify the occupation.
5. **Sense 5:** "engaged by members of a profession" – This is unrelated to the context of a killer's occupation.

**Conclusion:**
The context clearly indicates that "professional" is describing a person whose occupation was killing, making **Sense 1** the most appropriate.

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


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

[User]
Target lemma: 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>" who is suspected of being a person who causes the death of others. This aligns with the definition of a "someone who causes the death of a person or animal," which corresponds to sense_key=killer%1:18:00:: and its synonym "slayer." The other senses do not fit the context: sense 2 refers to a cause of death in general, sense 3 refers to a difficult challenge, and sense 4 refers to a specific animal. 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:
To determine the best sense for "nut" in the given context, we analyze the sentence:

> "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."

The phrase "just a <t>nut</t>" suggests that the person being referred to is described as a "whimsically eccentric" or "crazy" individual. The context implies that if the person is merely eccentric, there is no real danger, but if they are genuinely dangerous, there could be serious consequences.

Examining the candidate senses:

1. **nut%1:20:00::** - Refers to a large hard-shelled seed. This does not fit the context of describing a person.
2. **nut%1:18:00::** - Refers to the Egyptian goddess of the sky. Irrelevant to the context.
3. **nut%1:06:00::** - Refers to a small metal block. Not applicable to the context.
4. **nut%1:23:00::** - Refers to half the width of an em. Unrelated to the context.
5. **nut%1:18:02::** - Refers to a whimsically eccentric person, with synonyms like "crackpot," "crank," "nut case," "fruitcake," and "screwball." This matches the context where "nut" is used to describe someone as eccentric or crazy.
6. **nut%1:18:01::** - Refers to someone ardently devoted to something, like a "golf addict" or "car nut." While related to enthusiasm, it does not capture the negative connotation of being eccentric or crazy.
7. **nut%1:08:00::** - Refers to a male reproductive gland. Clearly unrelated to the context.

Given the context and the synonyms provided, the most appropriate sense is **nut%1:18:02::**, which describes a whimsically eccentric person.

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: 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:
To determine the best sense for "harm" in the given context, let's analyze the sentence:

"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."

The phrase "no <t>harm</t> was done" is used to express that if the person is merely a "nut" (i.e., not the real professional killer), there would be no negative consequences or damage. The context is about the potential consequences of the person's true identity, not physical injury or trauma.

Now, let's evaluate the candidate senses:

1. **Physical damage to the body** (injury, hurt, trauma) - This sense focuses on bodily harm, which is not the primary concern here. The context is about potential consequences, not physical injury.

2. **Occurrence of a change for the worse** (damage, impairment) - This sense implies a negative change or deterioration, which could fit the idea of potential negative consequences. However, it is more about a general worsening rather than the specific act of causing harm.

3. **Act of damaging something or someone** (damage, hurt, scathe) - This sense directly relates to the idea of causing harm or damage, which aligns with the context where the potential harm is about the possibility of the person acting as a professional killer and causing negative effects on Lolly.

Given that the context is about the potential act of causing harm (i.e., the possibility of damage or negative consequences if the person is indeed a professional killer), the best sense is:

**Sense 3: the act of damaging something or someone**

Therefore, the correct 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: 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 "But if he was the real thing, he could do something about Lolly. No harm was <t>done</t>.", we analyze the sentence:

- The phrase "no harm was done" implies that no negative consequence occurred as a result of a previous action.
- This aligns with the idea of something being completed without causing damage or trouble.
- Among the candidate senses, sense_key=do%2:42:01:: ("be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity") and sense_key=do%2:36:02:: ("give rise to; cause to happen, not always intentionally") are relevant.
- However, "no harm was done" specifically conveys that an action was completed without resulting in harm, which matches the definition of **sense_key=do%2:41:04::** ("get (something) done"), meaning to accomplish something without negative consequences.
- The synonym "perform" and the example "I did my job" further support this interpretation, as it implies completing a task successfully.

Therefore, the best indexed sense is **sense_key=do%2:41:04::**.

```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 context:

**Context:**
"He felt very cunning, very proud of himself as he played on the other man's soft spot. He felt very cunning, very proud of himself as he played on the other man's soft spot. He could **do** something about Lolly."

**Analysis of the sentence:**
- The phrase "could do something about Lolly" implies taking action or performing an action to affect Lolly.
- The verb "do" here is used to denote the execution of an action or the carrying out of a plan.

**Evaluation of candidate senses:**
1. **engage in** (make love, not war) – too specific, not about performing an action.
2. **carry out or perform an action** (perform, execute) – matches the idea of executing a plan or taking action.
3. **get (something) done** (I did my job) – implies completion of a task, but less about the active execution of a plan.
4. **proceed or get along** – unrelated to performing an action.
5. **give rise to; cause to happen** – implies causation, not the execution of an action.
6. **carry out or practice** – similar to sense 2 but more about professions, less fitting here.
7. **be sufficient** – unrelated.
8. **create or design** – unrelated.
9. **behave in a certain manner** – unrelated.
10. **spend time in prison** – unrelated.
11. **carry on or function** – too vague.
12. **arrange attractively** – unrelated.
13. **travel or traverse** – unrelated.

**Conclusion:**
The context best aligns with **sense_key=do%2:36:01::**, which defines "do" as **carry out or perform an action** (synonyms: perform, execute). This sense captures the idea of executing a plan to affect Lolly.

**Selected 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 satisfaction or self-awareness due to his actions.

Let's evaluate the candidate senses:

1. **sense_key=feel%2:37:00::** - "undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind." This matches the idea of experiencing an internal emotional state, such as feeling proud or cunning.

2. **sense_key=feel%2:31:00::** - "come to believe on the basis of emotion, intuitions, or indefinite grounds." This implies forming a belief, which is not the primary focus here.

3. **sense_key=feel%2:39:00::** - "perceive by a physical sensation, e.g., coming from the skin or muscles." This is unrelated to the internal emotional state described.

4. **sense_key=feel%2:29:00::** - "be conscious of a physical, mental, or emotional state." This is close but less specific than sense 1, which directly addresses emotional sensations.

5. **sense_key=feel%2:31:01::** - "have a feeling or perception about oneself in reaction to someone's behavior or attitude." This is relevant but more specific to feeling about oneself due to another's behavior, which is secondary in this sentence.

6. **sense_key=feel%2:39:01::** - "undergo passive experience of." This does not fit the active emotional experience described.

7. **sense_key=feel%2:42:00::** - "be felt or perceived in a certain way." This is more about external perception than internal feeling.

8. **sense_key=feel%2:39:10::** - "grope or feel in search of something." Not applicable.

9. **sense_key=feel%2:35:00::** - "examine by touch." Not applicable.

10. **sense_key=feel%2:35:01::** - "examine (a body part) by palpation." Not applicable.

11. **sense_key=feel%2:40:00::** - "find by testing or cautious exploration." Not applicable.

12. **sense_key=feel%2:39:09::** - "produce a certain impression." Not the primary focus.

13. **sense_key=feel%2:35:11::** - "pass one's hands over the sexual organs of." Not applicable.

The best match is **sense_key=feel%2:37:00::**, which describes undergoing an emotional sensation or being in a particular state of mind, aligning perfectly with the character's internal pride and cunning.

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 that the character is being skillful in deception or manipulation to achieve a goal (manipulating "the other man's soft spot" to potentially affect Lolly). This aligns with the definition "marked by skill in deception" and the associated synonyms like "crafty," "guileful," and "foxy." Therefore, the best sense is the one describing cunning as "marked by skill in deception."

The appropriate sense index is 2.

Thus, the JSON response is:

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


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

[User]
Target lemma: 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 threat, 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 the sense of personal satisfaction or ego. Therefore, the best indexed sense is the first one.

{"sense_index": 1}