[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: main
Target surface form: main
Context:
How has Alimta been studied? For the treatment of malignant pleural mesothelioma, Alimta has been studied in one main study in 456 patients who had not received chemotherapy for their disease before. The effects of Alimta in combination with cisplatin were compared with those of cisplatin alone. For the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer, the effects of Alimta were compared with those of docetaxel (another anticancer medicine) in one study involving 571 patients with locally advanced or metastatic disease who had received chemotherapy in the past. Alimta was also compared with gemcitabine (another anticancer medicine), both in combination with cisplatin, in a study involving 1,725 patients who had not received chemotherapy for lung cancer in the past. In all three studies, the <t>main</t> measure of effectiveness was how long the patients survived. What benefit has Alimta shown during the studies?

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=main%5:00:00:important:00 | definition=most important element | synonyms=chief, primary, principal, master | examples=the chief aim of living; the main doors were of solid glass
2. sense_key=main%3:00:02:: | definition=(of a clause) capable of standing syntactically alone as a complete sentence | synonyms=independent | examples=the main (or independent) clause in a complex sentence has at least a subject and a verb
3. sense_key=main%5:00:00:intense:00 | definition=of force; of the greatest possible intensity | examples=by main strength

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 indexed sense for the target word "main" in the given context, let's analyze the provided information step by step.

1. **Context Analysis**: The text discusses a medical study involving the drug Alimta, focusing on its effectiveness in treating certain types of cancer. The term "main" is used in the phrases "one main study" and "the main measure of effectiveness."

2. **Understanding the Usage of "main"**: In both instances, "main" is used to signify something of primary importance or the most significant aspect. In "one main study," it indicates a principal or key study among possibly others. Similarly, "the main measure of effectiveness" refers to the primary or most important metric used to assess the drug's effectiveness.

3. **Examining the Candidate Senses**:
   - **1. sense_key=main%5:00:00:important:00**: This sense is defined as "most important element" with synonyms like "chief, primary, principal, master." The examples given, such as "the chief aim of living" and "the main doors were of solid glass," illustrate its usage to denote something of primary significance or the most substantial.
   - **2. sense_key=main%3:00:02::**: This definition pertains to a clause being capable of standing alone syntactically as a complete sentence, marked as "independent." The example "the main (or independent) clause in a complex sentence has at least a subject and a verb" highlights its grammatical context, which doesn't fit the usage in the given text.
   - **3. sense_key=main%5:00:00:intense:00**: This sense refers to something being of the greatest possible intensity, as in "by main strength." It doesn't align with the context provided.

4. **Choosing the Best Indexed Sense**:
   - The usage of "main" in the context provided aligns with denoting something as primary or of the most importance.
   - The first sense ("most important element") matches this usage perfectly, as it is used to describe a significant study and the primary measure of effectiveness.

5. **Conclusion**: The best indexed sense for "main" in the given context is the first one, which corresponds to **1**.

Therefore, the response should be: {"sense_index": 1}.


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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: measure
Target surface form: measure
Context:
How has Alimta been studied? For the treatment of malignant pleural mesothelioma, Alimta has been studied in one main study in 456 patients who had not received chemotherapy for their disease before. The effects of Alimta in combination with cisplatin were compared with those of cisplatin alone. For the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer, the effects of Alimta were compared with those of docetaxel (another anticancer medicine) in one study involving 571 patients with locally advanced or metastatic disease who had received chemotherapy in the past. Alimta was also compared with gemcitabine (another anticancer medicine), both in combination with cisplatin, in a study involving 1,725 patients who had not received chemotherapy for lung cancer in the past. In all three studies, the main <t>measure</t> of effectiveness was how long the patients survived. What benefit has Alimta shown during the studies?

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=measure%1:04:01:: | definition=any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal | synonyms=step | examples=the situation called for strong measures; the police took steps to reduce crime
2. sense_key=measure%1:03:00:: | definition=how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify | synonyms=quantity, amount
3. sense_key=measure%1:10:02:: | definition=a statute in draft before it becomes law | synonyms=bill | examples=they held a public hearing on the bill
4. sense_key=measure%1:04:00:: | definition=the act or process of assigning numbers to phenomena according to a rule | synonyms=measurement, measuring, mensuration | examples=the measurements were carefully done; his mental measurings proved remarkably accurate
5. sense_key=measure%1:10:03:: | definition=a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated | synonyms=standard, criterion, touchstone | examples=the schools comply with federal standards; they set the measure for all subsequent work
6. sense_key=measure%1:10:01:: | definition=(prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse | synonyms=meter, metre, beat, cadence
7. sense_key=measure%1:10:00:: | definition=musical notation for a repeating pattern of musical beats | synonyms=bar | examples=the orchestra omitted the last twelve bars of the song
8. sense_key=measure%1:06:00:: | definition=measuring instrument having a sequence of marks at regular intervals; used as a reference in making measurements | synonyms=measuring stick, measuring rod
9. sense_key=measure%1:06:01:: | definition=a container of some standard capacity that is used to obtain fixed amounts of a substance

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 indexed sense for the target word "measure" in the given context, let's analyze the provided information step by step.

1. **Context Analysis**: The passage discusses the study of Alimta, a drug, in various medical contexts, specifically its effectiveness in treating certain types of cancer. The term "measure" is used in the sentence: "In all three studies, the main measure of effectiveness was how long the patients survived."

2. **Understanding the Term "Measure"**: In this context, "measure" refers to a criterion or standard used to evaluate something, in this case, the effectiveness of Alimta.

3. **Examining Candidate Senses**:
   - **1. any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal**: This doesn't directly relate to evaluating effectiveness.
   - **2. how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify**: While related to quantification, it's not the best fit because "measure" here refers to a criterion rather than a quantity directly.
   - **3. a statute in draft before it becomes law**: This is unrelated to the context.
   - **4. the act or process of assigning numbers to phenomena according to a rule**: This is about measurement, which is close but not exactly what "measure" means in the given context.
   - **5. a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated**: This directly corresponds to the usage in the passage, where "measure of effectiveness" refers to a criterion (survival duration) used to evaluate Alimta's effectiveness.
   - **6, 7, 8, 9**: These relate to prosody, musical notation, measuring instruments, and containers for measurement, respectively, and are not relevant to the context.

4. **Choosing the Best Indexed Sense**: Based on the analysis, the best fit for "measure" in the given context is **5. a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated**. This corresponds to the sense index related to "standard, criterion, touchstone."

5. **Returning the Answer**: The sense key for "a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated" is `measure%1:10:03::`, and according to the provided list, this is the 5th sense.

Therefore, the JSON object representing the best indexed sense is: {"sense_index": 5}

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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: long
Target surface form: long
Context:
How has Alimta been studied? For the treatment of malignant pleural mesothelioma, Alimta has been studied in one main study in 456 patients who had not received chemotherapy for their disease before. The effects of Alimta in combination with cisplatin were compared with those of cisplatin alone. For the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer, the effects of Alimta were compared with those of docetaxel (another anticancer medicine) in one study involving 571 patients with locally advanced or metastatic disease who had received chemotherapy in the past. Alimta was also compared with gemcitabine (another anticancer medicine), both in combination with cisplatin, in a study involving 1,725 patients who had not received chemotherapy for lung cancer in the past. In all three studies, the main measure of effectiveness was how <t>long</t> the patients survived. What benefit has Alimta shown during the studies?

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=long%4:02:00:: | definition=for an extended time or at a distant time | examples=a promotion long overdue; something long hoped for
2. sense_key=long%4:02:03:: | definition=for an extended distance

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 indexed sense for the target word "long" in the given context, let's analyze the provided information step by step.

1. **Context Analysis**: The passage discusses the study of Alimta, a medicine, in relation to its effectiveness in treating certain types of cancer. The specific sentence with the target word "long" is: "In all three studies, the main measure of effectiveness was how long the patients survived."

2. **Understanding the Target Word's Context**: Here, "how long the patients survived" refers to the duration of the patients' survival. The focus is on the length of time the patients lived after receiving the treatment.

3. **Examining Candidate Senses**:
   - **1. sense_key=long%4:02:00::**: This sense is defined as "for an extended time or at a distant time." The examples given include "a promotion long overdue" and "something long hoped for." These examples suggest that this sense is related to the duration or timing of an event or state.
   - **2. sense_key=long%4:02:03::**: This sense is defined as "for an extended distance." It pertains to physical length or distance rather than time.

4. **Choosing the Best Indexed Sense**:
   - The context clearly refers to the duration of time the patients survived, not a physical distance. Thus, the relevant sense of "long" is related to time.
   - The first candidate sense (long%4:02:00::) directly pertains to time, specifically "for an extended time or at a distant time," which aligns with the context of measuring survival duration.

5. **Indexed Sense Selection**: The first sense is indexed as "1".

Therefore, the best indexed sense for "long" in the given context 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: patient
Target surface form: patients
Context:
How has Alimta been studied? For the treatment of malignant pleural mesothelioma, Alimta has been studied in one main study in 456 patients who had not received chemotherapy for their disease before. The effects of Alimta in combination with cisplatin were compared with those of cisplatin alone. For the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer, the effects of Alimta were compared with those of docetaxel (another anticancer medicine) in one study involving 571 patients with locally advanced or metastatic disease who had received chemotherapy in the past. Alimta was also compared with gemcitabine (another anticancer medicine), both in combination with cisplatin, in a study involving 1,725 patients who had not received chemotherapy for lung cancer in the past. In all three studies, the main measure of effectiveness was how long the <t>patients</t> survived. What benefit has Alimta shown during the studies?

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=patient%1:18:00:: | definition=a person who requires medical care | examples=the number of emergency patients has grown rapidly
2. sense_key=patient%1:10:00:: | definition=the semantic role of an entity that is not the agent but is directly involved in or affected by the happening denoted by the verb in the clause | synonyms=affected role, patient role

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 correct sense of the word "patients" in the given context, let's analyze the information provided.

The context is about a medical study involving the drug Alimta and its effects on certain medical conditions. The word "patients" is used multiple times in the passage to refer to individuals who are undergoing treatment for their diseases.

The two candidate senses provided are:
1. A person who requires medical care.
2. The semantic role of an entity that is not the agent but is directly involved in or affected by the happening denoted by the verb in the clause.

Let's examine the context and the examples given for the candidate senses.

The passage discusses "patients" in the context of medical treatment and studies, indicating that it refers to individuals receiving medical care. The first sense, "a person who requires medical care," aligns perfectly with this context. The example given, "the number of emergency patients has grown rapidly," also supports this interpretation, as it refers to individuals requiring medical attention.

The second sense refers to a semantic role in a clause, which is more related to grammatical analysis rather than the literal meaning of "patients" as individuals receiving medical care. While it's true that patients in a medical context can be considered as being affected by the actions (e.g., treatment), the primary meaning of "patients" here is not about their semantic role but about the individuals themselves.

Given the context and the examples, the most appropriate sense of "patients" is the first one: "a person who requires medical care."

The sense index corresponding to this definition is 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: survive
Target surface form: survived
Context:
How has Alimta been studied? For the treatment of malignant pleural mesothelioma, Alimta has been studied in one main study in 456 patients who had not received chemotherapy for their disease before. The effects of Alimta in combination with cisplatin were compared with those of cisplatin alone. For the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer, the effects of Alimta were compared with those of docetaxel (another anticancer medicine) in one study involving 571 patients with locally advanced or metastatic disease who had received chemotherapy in the past. Alimta was also compared with gemcitabine (another anticancer medicine), both in combination with cisplatin, in a study involving 1,725 patients who had not received chemotherapy for lung cancer in the past. In all three studies, the main measure of effectiveness was how long the patients <t>survived</t>. What benefit has Alimta shown during the studies?

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=survive%2:42:01:: | definition=continue to live through hardship or adversity | synonyms=last, live, live on, go, endure, hold up | examples=We went without water and food for 3 days; These superstitions survive in the backwaters of America
2. sense_key=survive%2:42:02:: | definition=continue in existence after (an adversity, etc.) | synonyms=pull through, pull round, come through, make it | examples=He survived the cancer against all odds
3. sense_key=survive%2:42:00:: | definition=support oneself | synonyms=exist, live, subsist | examples=he could barely exist on such a low wage; Can you live on $2000 a month in New York City?
4. sense_key=survive%2:42:03:: | definition=live longer than | synonyms=outlive, outlast | examples=She outlived her husband by many years

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 indexed sense for the word "survived" in the given context, let's analyze the context and the provided candidate senses.

The context is about a medical study involving patients with certain types of cancer, and the main measure of effectiveness was "how long the patients survived." This context implies the continuation of life despite adversity (cancer and its treatment).

Let's examine the candidate senses:

1. The first sense is defined as "continue to live through hardship or adversity." The synonyms include "last, live, live on, go, endure, hold up." The example given is "We went without water and food for 3 days; These superstitions survive in the backwaters of America." This sense fits the context because the patients are living through the hardship of cancer.

2. The second sense is "continue in existence after (an adversity, etc.)." The synonyms are "pull through, pull round, come through, make it." An example is "He survived the cancer against all odds." This sense is also relevant as it directly relates to continuing to exist after facing cancer.

3. The third sense is "support oneself," with synonyms "exist, live, subsist." The examples are "he could barely exist on such a low wage; Can you live on $2000 a month in New York City?" This sense doesn't directly fit the context because the focus is not on how patients support themselves financially or otherwise but rather on how long they live.

4. The fourth sense is "live longer than," with synonyms "outlive, outlast." An example is "She outlived her husband by many years." This sense doesn't fit the context because the text doesn't compare the patients' survival to that of another group or individual in the sense of outliving them.

Given the context, both the first and second senses seem plausible because they both relate to continuing to live through or after an adversity (cancer). However, the first sense ("continue to live through hardship or adversity") is more about the general ability to live through hardships, and the second sense ("continue in existence after an adversity, etc.") is more specific to surviving a particular adversity.

The context is focused on "how long the patients survived," which implies measuring the duration of survival after or despite the treatment or the disease. Both the first and second senses could apply, but the second sense directly addresses surviving a specific adversity (cancer), making it a very strong candidate.

Upon closer inspection, the context is more about the duration of survival rather than just surviving the disease. Thus, the most appropriate sense is the first one, as it directly relates to continuing to live through hardship or adversity, which aligns with the context of measuring how long patients survived.

Therefore, the best indexed sense for "survived" in this context is the first sense.

{"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: benefit
Target surface form: benefit
Context:
For the treatment of malignant pleural mesothelioma, Alimta has been studied in one main study in 456 patients who had not received chemotherapy for their disease before. The effects of Alimta in combination with cisplatin were compared with those of cisplatin alone. For the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer, the effects of Alimta were compared with those of docetaxel (another anticancer medicine) in one study involving 571 patients with locally advanced or metastatic disease who had received chemotherapy in the past. Alimta was also compared with gemcitabine (another anticancer medicine), both in combination with cisplatin, in a study involving 1,725 patients who had not received chemotherapy for lung cancer in the past. In all three studies, the main measure of effectiveness was how long the patients survived. What <t>benefit</t> has Alimta shown during the studies? Alimta increased the survival time of patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=benefit%1:21:00:: | definition=financial assistance in time of need
2. sense_key=benefit%1:07:00:: | definition=something that aids or promotes well-being | synonyms=welfare | examples=for the benefit of all
3. sense_key=benefit%1:10:00:: | definition=a performance to raise money for a charitable cause

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 indexed sense for the target word "benefit" in the given context, let's analyze the provided information step by step.

1. **Context Analysis**: The passage discusses the effectiveness of a drug named Alimta in treating certain types of cancer. It compares Alimta's effects with other anticancer medicines in various studies and concludes that Alimta increased the survival time of patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma.

2. **Target Sentence Analysis**: The sentence "What benefit has Alimta shown during the studies?" is asking about the positive outcome or advantage observed from using Alimta during the studies.

3. **Candidate Senses Analysis**:
   - **1. financial assistance in time of need**: This sense doesn't directly relate to the context, as the passage is discussing the effectiveness of a drug, not financial aid.
   - **2. something that aids or promotes well-being**: The passage is about how Alimta aids in treating cancer by increasing survival time, which promotes the well-being of patients. The example "for the benefit of all" suggests a positive outcome for a group, aligning with the context of benefiting patients.
   - **3. a performance to raise money for a charitable cause**: This sense is unrelated to the context, as there's no mention of a performance or fundraising.

4. **Choosing the Best Indexed Sense**:
   - The context is about the positive outcome (increased survival time) of using Alimta, which aligns with "something that aids or promotes well-being."
   - The first sense is about financial assistance, which is not relevant here.
   - The third sense is about a performance for charity, which is also not relevant.

Given the analysis, the best sense is the one that corresponds to "something that aids or promotes well-being," which is **sense_index: 2**.

{"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: show
Target surface form: shown
Context:
For the treatment of malignant pleural mesothelioma, Alimta has been studied in one main study in 456 patients who had not received chemotherapy for their disease before. The effects of Alimta in combination with cisplatin were compared with those of cisplatin alone. For the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer, the effects of Alimta were compared with those of docetaxel (another anticancer medicine) in one study involving 571 patients with locally advanced or metastatic disease who had received chemotherapy in the past. Alimta was also compared with gemcitabine (another anticancer medicine), both in combination with cisplatin, in a study involving 1,725 patients who had not received chemotherapy for lung cancer in the past. In all three studies, the main measure of effectiveness was how long the patients survived. What benefit has Alimta <t>shown</t> during the studies? Alimta increased the survival time of patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=show%2:39:02:: | definition=give an exhibition of to an interested audience | synonyms=demo, exhibit, present, demonstrate | examples=She shows her dogs frequently; We will demo the new software in Washington
2. sense_key=show%2:31:00:: | definition=establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment | synonyms=prove, demonstrate, establish, shew | examples=The experiment demonstrated the instability of the compound; The mathematician showed the validity of the conjecture
3. sense_key=show%2:32:00:: | definition=provide evidence for | synonyms=testify, bear witness, prove, evidence | examples=The blood test showed that he was the father; Her behavior testified to her incompetence
4. sense_key=show%2:39:00:: | definition=make visible or noticeable | examples=She showed her talent for cooking; Show me your etchings, please
5. sense_key=show%2:36:00:: | definition=show in, or as in, a picture | synonyms=picture, depict, render | examples=This scene depicts country life; the face of the child is rendered with much tenderness in this painting
6. sense_key=show%2:32:02:: | definition=give expression to | synonyms=express, evince | examples=She showed her disappointment
7. sense_key=show%2:32:01:: | definition=indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively | synonyms=indicate, point, designate | examples=I showed the customer the glove section; He pointed to the empty parking space
8. sense_key=show%2:39:01:: | definition=be or become visible or noticeable | synonyms=show up | examples=His good upbringing really shows; The dirty side will show
9. sense_key=show%2:32:04:: | definition=indicate a certain reading; of gauges and instruments | synonyms=read, register, record | examples=The thermometer showed thirteen degrees below zero; The gauge read `empty'
10. sense_key=show%2:32:03:: | definition=give evidence of, as of records | examples=The diary shows his distress that evening
11. sense_key=show%2:38:00:: | definition=take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums | synonyms=usher | examples=The usher showed us to our seats
12. sense_key=show%2:33:00:: | definition=finish third or better in a horse or dog race | examples=he bet $2 on number six to show

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 indexed sense for the target word "shown" in the given context, let's analyze the sentence and the provided candidate senses.

The sentence is: "What benefit has Alimta shown during the studies?"

The context is about the effectiveness of a medicine, Alimta, in treating certain types of cancer, as demonstrated through studies.

Let's consider the relevant candidate senses:

1. **give an exhibition of to an interested audience** - This doesn't directly apply because the context is about the results of medical studies, not an exhibition.

2. **establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment** - This is a strong candidate because the context involves studies (experiments) that demonstrate the effectiveness of Alimta.

3. **provide evidence for** - This is also a strong candidate because the sentence is asking what benefit the studies provided evidence for regarding Alimta.

4. & others - Other senses don't fit as well as senses 2 and 3.

Between senses 2 and 3, both are plausible. However, sense 3 (**provide evidence for**) is more directly related to the context because it involves providing evidence (through the studies) that Alimta has certain benefits.

The synonyms for sense 3 are "testify, bear witness, prove, evidence," and an example is "The blood test showed that he was the father." This aligns with the context where the studies (like a test) showed (provided evidence) that Alimta increased the survival time of patients.

Therefore, the best sense for "shown" in this context is sense 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: study
Target surface form: studies
Context:
For the treatment of malignant pleural mesothelioma, Alimta has been studied in one main study in 456 patients who had not received chemotherapy for their disease before. The effects of Alimta in combination with cisplatin were compared with those of cisplatin alone. For the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer, the effects of Alimta were compared with those of docetaxel (another anticancer medicine) in one study involving 571 patients with locally advanced or metastatic disease who had received chemotherapy in the past. Alimta was also compared with gemcitabine (another anticancer medicine), both in combination with cisplatin, in a study involving 1,725 patients who had not received chemotherapy for lung cancer in the past. In all three studies, the main measure of effectiveness was how long the patients survived. What benefit has Alimta shown during the <t>studies</t>? Alimta increased the survival time of patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=study%1:04:00:: | definition=a detailed critical inspection | synonyms=survey
2. sense_key=study%1:09:03:: | definition=applying the mind to learning and understanding a subject (especially by reading) | synonyms=work | examples=mastering a second language requires a lot of work; no schools offer graduate study in interior design
3. sense_key=study%1:10:00:: | definition=a written document describing the findings of some individual or group | synonyms=report, written report | examples=this accords with the recent study by Hill and Dale
4. sense_key=study%1:09:04:: | definition=a state of deep mental absorption | examples=she is in a deep study
5. sense_key=study%1:06:00:: | definition=a room used for reading and writing and studying | examples=he knocked lightly on the closed door of the study
6. sense_key=study%1:09:02:: | definition=a branch of knowledge | synonyms=discipline, subject, subject area, subject field, field, field of study | examples=in what discipline is his doctorate?; teachers should be well trained in their subject
7. sense_key=study%1:06:01:: | definition=preliminary drawing for later elaboration | synonyms=sketch | examples=he made several studies before starting to paint
8. sense_key=study%1:09:01:: | definition=attentive consideration and meditation | synonyms=cogitation | examples=after much cogitation he rejected the offer
9. sense_key=study%1:18:00:: | definition=someone who memorizes quickly and easily (as the lines for a part in a play) | examples=he is a quick study
10. sense_key=study%1:10:01:: | definition=a composition intended to develop one aspect of the performer's technique | examples=a study in spiccato bowing

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}.


[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: increase
Target surface form: increased
Context:
The effects of Alimta in combination with cisplatin were compared with those of cisplatin alone. For the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer, the effects of Alimta were compared with those of docetaxel (another anticancer medicine) in one study involving 571 patients with locally advanced or metastatic disease who had received chemotherapy in the past. Alimta was also compared with gemcitabine (another anticancer medicine), both in combination with cisplatin, in a study involving 1,725 patients who had not received chemotherapy for lung cancer in the past. In all three studies, the main measure of effectiveness was how long the patients survived. What benefit has Alimta shown during the studies? Alimta <t>increased</t> the survival time of patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma. Patients receiving Alimta and cisplatin survived for an average of 12.1 months, compared with 9.3 months in those receiving cisplatin alone.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=increase%2:30:00:: | definition=become bigger or greater in amount | examples=The amount of work increased
2. sense_key=increase%2:30:02:: | definition=make bigger or more | examples=The boss finally increased her salary; The university increased the number of students it admitted

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 indexed sense for the target word "increased" in the given context, let's analyze the provided information step by step.

1. **Context Analysis**: The passage discusses the effects of a drug named Alimta on patients with certain medical conditions, specifically its impact on their survival time. It is mentioned that "Alimta increased the survival time of patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma."

2. **Understanding the Target Word**: The target word is "increased," which is a form of the lemma "increase." The task is to identify the correct sense of "increase" as used in the given sentence.

3. **Examining Candidate Senses**:
   - **Sense 1**: `sense_key=increase%2:30:00::` | `definition=become bigger or greater in amount` | `examples=The amount of work increased`. This sense implies an intransitive action where the subject itself becomes larger or greater.
   - **Sense 2**: `sense_key=increase%2:30:02::` | `definition=make bigger or more` | `examples=The boss finally increased her salary; The university increased the number of students it admitted`. This sense is transitive, indicating that an external agent causes something else to become larger or greater.

4. **Applying Context to Candidate Senses**:
   - The sentence "Alimta increased the survival time of patients..." implies that Alimta is the cause or agent that makes the survival time of patients greater. This indicates a transitive action where Alimta (the subject) is acting on "the survival time" (the object), making it longer.

5. **Choosing the Best Indexed Sense**:
   - Given that "Alimta increased the survival time" involves Alimta as an external agent causing an increase in the survival time, this matches the definition and examples provided for **Sense 2** (`increase%2:30:02::`), which involves making something bigger or more.

6. **Indexed Sense Selection**:
   - The WordNet sense keys are indexed starting from 1. The provided candidate senses are for senses 1 and 2. Since the action described is transitive and matches the second sense provided, the correct indexed sense is **2**.

Therefore, the response in the required JSON format is: `{"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: survival
Target surface form: survival
Context:
The effects of Alimta in combination with cisplatin were compared with those of cisplatin alone. For the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer, the effects of Alimta were compared with those of docetaxel (another anticancer medicine) in one study involving 571 patients with locally advanced or metastatic disease who had received chemotherapy in the past. Alimta was also compared with gemcitabine (another anticancer medicine), both in combination with cisplatin, in a study involving 1,725 patients who had not received chemotherapy for lung cancer in the past. In all three studies, the main measure of effectiveness was how long the patients survived. What benefit has Alimta shown during the studies? Alimta increased the <t>survival</t> time of patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma. Patients receiving Alimta and cisplatin survived for an average of 12.1 months, compared with 9.3 months in those receiving cisplatin alone.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=survival%1:26:00:: | definition=a state of surviving; remaining alive | synonyms=endurance
2. sense_key=survival%1:22:00:: | definition=a natural process resulting in the evolution of organisms best adapted to the environment | synonyms=survival of the fittest, natural selection, selection
3. sense_key=survival%1:04:00:: | definition=something that survives

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 indexed sense for the target word "survival" in the given context, let's analyze the provided information step by step.

1. **Context Analysis**: The passage discusses the effects of a medicine named Alimta on patients with certain types of cancer, comparing its effectiveness with other anticancer medicines. The main measure of effectiveness is how long the patients survived.

2. **Target Surface Form**: The target word is "survival," which appears in the sentence, "Alimta increased the survival time of patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma."

3. **Candidate Senses**:
   - **1. sense_key=survival%1:26:00::**: Definition - a state of surviving; remaining alive. Synonyms - endurance.
   - **2. sense_key=survival%1:22:00::**: Definition - a natural process resulting in the evolution of organisms best adapted to the environment. Synonyms - survival of the fittest, natural selection, selection.
   - **3. sense_key=survival%1:04:00::**: Definition - something that survives.

4. **Analysis**:
   - The context is about the duration for which patients survive after receiving a certain treatment. The term "survival time" is used, indicating the length of time patients remain alive after the treatment.
   - The first sense (survival%1:26:00::) refers to "a state of surviving; remaining alive," which aligns with the context of patients remaining alive for a certain duration after treatment. The synonym "endurance" also fits this context, as it relates to the ability to withstand or cope with a situation, in this case, living with a disease.
   - The second sense (survival%1:22:00::) relates to "survival of the fittest" or natural selection, which is not directly relevant to the context of medical treatment outcomes in terms of patient survival duration.
   - The third sense (survival%1:04:00::) refers to "something that survives," which doesn't directly relate to the duration or state of being alive.

5. **Conclusion**: The most appropriate sense for "survival" in the given context is the first one, as it directly relates to the state of remaining alive, which is what "survival time" refers to in medical contexts.

Therefore, the best indexed sense is **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: time
Target surface form: time
Context:
The effects of Alimta in combination with cisplatin were compared with those of cisplatin alone. For the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer, the effects of Alimta were compared with those of docetaxel (another anticancer medicine) in one study involving 571 patients with locally advanced or metastatic disease who had received chemotherapy in the past. Alimta was also compared with gemcitabine (another anticancer medicine), both in combination with cisplatin, in a study involving 1,725 patients who had not received chemotherapy for lung cancer in the past. In all three studies, the main measure of effectiveness was how long the patients survived. What benefit has Alimta shown during the studies? Alimta increased the survival <t>time</t> of patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma. Patients receiving Alimta and cisplatin survived for an average of 12.1 months, compared with 9.3 months in those receiving cisplatin alone.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=time%1:11:00:: | definition=an instance or single occasion for some event | synonyms=clip | examples=this time he succeeded; he called four times
2. sense_key=time%1:28:05:: | definition=a period of time considered as a resource under your control and sufficient to accomplish something | examples=take time to smell the roses; I didn't have time to finish
3. sense_key=time%1:28:00:: | definition=an indefinite period (usually marked by specific attributes or activities) | examples=he waited a long time; the time of year for planting
4. sense_key=time%1:28:06:: | definition=a suitable moment | examples=it is time to go
5. sense_key=time%1:03:00:: | definition=the continuum of experience in which events pass from the future through the present to the past
6. sense_key=time%1:11:01:: | definition=a person's experience on a particular occasion | examples=he had a time holding back the tears; they had a good time together
7. sense_key=time%1:28:03:: | definition=a reading of a point in time as given by a clock | synonyms=clock time | examples=do you know what time it is?; the time is 10 o'clock
8. sense_key=time%1:28:04:: | definition=the fourth coordinate that is required (along with three spatial dimensions) to specify a physical event | synonyms=fourth dimension
9. sense_key=time%1:07:01:: | definition=rhythm as given by division into parts of equal duration | synonyms=meter, metre
10. sense_key=time%1:28:01:: | definition=the period of time a prisoner is imprisoned | synonyms=prison term, sentence | examples=he served a prison term of 15 months; his sentence was 5 to 10 years

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 indexed sense for the target word "time" in the given context, let's analyze the context and the provided candidate senses.

The context is discussing the effects of a medicine called Alimta on patients with certain medical conditions, specifically focusing on the survival time of these patients. The sentence where "time" appears is: "Alimta increased the survival time of patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma."

Let's examine the relevant candidate senses:

1. **sense_key=time%1:11:00::** - "an instance or single occasion for some event" - This doesn't fit well as "time" here refers to a duration, not an occasion.
2. **sense_key=time%1:28:05::** - "a period of time considered as a resource under your control and sufficient to accomplish something" - While this involves a period of time, it implies control and sufficiency for a task, not directly relevant here.
3. **sense_key=time%1:28:00::** - "an indefinite period (usually marked by specific attributes or activities)" - This sense fits as "survival time" is an indefinite period marked by the attribute of survival.
4. **sense_key=time%1:28:06::** - "a suitable moment" - This doesn't fit as "time" here is not about a moment but a duration.
5. **sense_key=time%1:03:00::** - "the continuum of experience in which events pass from the future through the present to the past" - This is a more philosophical definition and doesn't directly apply to the specific duration being discussed.
6. **sense_key=time%1:11:01::** - "a person's experience on a particular occasion" - This doesn't fit as "time" refers to a duration, not an experience.
7. **sense_key=time%1:28:03::** - "a reading of a point in time as given by a clock" - This refers to a specific time, not a duration.
8. **sense_key=time%1:28:04::** - "the fourth coordinate that is required (along with three spatial dimensions) to specify a physical event" - This is a more technical, physics-related definition and doesn't fit the context.
9. **sense_key=time%1:07:01::** - "rhythm as given by division into parts of equal duration" - This relates to meter or rhythm, not relevant here.
10. **sense_key=time%1:28:01::** - "the period of time a prisoner is imprisoned" - This is about a prison term, not relevant to the context.

Given the context, the most appropriate definition is **sense_key=time%1:28:00::**, which is "an indefinite period (usually marked by specific attributes or activities)". The term "survival time" refers to the duration of survival, an indefinite period marked by the attribute of being alive.

The index for this sense 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: patient
Target surface form: patients
Context:
The effects of Alimta in combination with cisplatin were compared with those of cisplatin alone. For the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer, the effects of Alimta were compared with those of docetaxel (another anticancer medicine) in one study involving 571 patients with locally advanced or metastatic disease who had received chemotherapy in the past. Alimta was also compared with gemcitabine (another anticancer medicine), both in combination with cisplatin, in a study involving 1,725 patients who had not received chemotherapy for lung cancer in the past. In all three studies, the main measure of effectiveness was how long the patients survived. What benefit has Alimta shown during the studies? Alimta increased the survival time of <t>patients</t> with malignant pleural mesothelioma. Patients receiving Alimta and cisplatin survived for an average of 12.1 months, compared with 9.3 months in those receiving cisplatin alone.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=patient%1:18:00:: | definition=a person who requires medical care | examples=the number of emergency patients has grown rapidly
2. sense_key=patient%1:10:00:: | definition=the semantic role of an entity that is not the agent but is directly involved in or affected by the happening denoted by the verb in the clause | synonyms=affected role, patient role

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 indexed sense for the target word "patients" in the given context, let's analyze the provided information.

The context revolves around medical studies involving a drug called Alimta and its effects on certain medical conditions, specifically non-small cell lung cancer and malignant pleural mesothelioma. The term "patients" is used to refer to individuals who are suffering from these conditions and are undergoing treatment.

The two candidate senses provided are:
1. A person who requires medical care.
2. The semantic role of an entity that is not the agent but is directly involved in or affected by the happening denoted by the verb in the clause.

Let's examine the context and the examples given for the candidate senses.

The context clearly indicates that "patients" refers to individuals receiving medical treatment for specific conditions. The first sense, "a person who requires medical care," aligns perfectly with this context. Examples like "the number of emergency patients has grown rapidly" further support this interpretation, as they refer to individuals needing medical attention.

The second sense refers to a semantic role in a clause, which is more related to grammatical analysis rather than the literal meaning of "patient" in a medical context.

Given the context and the examples, the term "patients" is used to denote individuals who are under medical care for certain conditions. Therefore, the most appropriate sense is the one that defines "patient" as a person requiring medical care.

The sense key "patient%1:18:00::" corresponds to this definition, and according to WordNet's indexing, this is the first sense.

Thus, the best indexed sense for "patients" in the given context is the first sense.

{"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: patient
Target surface form: Patients
Context:
For the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer, the effects of Alimta were compared with those of docetaxel (another anticancer medicine) in one study involving 571 patients with locally advanced or metastatic disease who had received chemotherapy in the past. Alimta was also compared with gemcitabine (another anticancer medicine), both in combination with cisplatin, in a study involving 1,725 patients who had not received chemotherapy for lung cancer in the past. In all three studies, the main measure of effectiveness was how long the patients survived. What benefit has Alimta shown during the studies? Alimta increased the survival time of patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma. <t>Patients</t> receiving Alimta and cisplatin survived for an average of 12.1 months, compared with 9.3 months in those receiving cisplatin alone. In the treatment of patients with non-small cell lung cancer, Alimta was as effective as the comparators.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=patient%1:18:00:: | definition=a person who requires medical care | examples=the number of emergency patients has grown rapidly
2. sense_key=patient%1:10:00:: | definition=the semantic role of an entity that is not the agent but is directly involved in or affected by the happening denoted by the verb in the clause | synonyms=affected role, patient role

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 indexed sense for the target word "Patients" in the given context, let's analyze the provided information.

The context revolves around medical studies involving individuals with specific health conditions, such as non-small cell lung cancer and malignant pleural mesothelioma. The term "patients" is used to refer to these individuals who are receiving medical care or treatment.

The candidate senses provided are:
1. A person who requires medical care.
2. The semantic role of an entity that is not the agent but is directly involved in or affected by the happening denoted by the verb in the clause.

Let's examine the context and the examples given for the candidate senses.

The context clearly indicates that "patients" refers to individuals who are undergoing medical treatment for specific conditions. The first sense, "a person who requires medical care," aligns perfectly with this context. Examples like "the number of emergency patients has grown rapidly" further support this interpretation, as they also refer to individuals requiring medical attention.

The second sense refers to a semantic role in a clause, which is more related to grammatical analysis rather than the literal meaning of "patient" as an individual receiving medical care. While it's true that patients in the medical context can be considered as being affected by the actions (treatments) described by verbs, the context provided focuses on the individuals themselves rather than their grammatical roles.

Given the context and the examples, the most appropriate interpretation of "Patients" is the first sense: "a person who requires medical care."

The sense index corresponding to this definition is 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: survive
Target surface form: survived
Context:
For the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer, the effects of Alimta were compared with those of docetaxel (another anticancer medicine) in one study involving 571 patients with locally advanced or metastatic disease who had received chemotherapy in the past. Alimta was also compared with gemcitabine (another anticancer medicine), both in combination with cisplatin, in a study involving 1,725 patients who had not received chemotherapy for lung cancer in the past. In all three studies, the main measure of effectiveness was how long the patients survived. What benefit has Alimta shown during the studies? Alimta increased the survival time of patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma. Patients receiving Alimta and cisplatin <t>survived</t> for an average of 12.1 months, compared with 9.3 months in those receiving cisplatin alone. In the treatment of patients with non-small cell lung cancer, Alimta was as effective as the comparators.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=survive%2:42:01:: | definition=continue to live through hardship or adversity | synonyms=last, live, live on, go, endure, hold up | examples=We went without water and food for 3 days; These superstitions survive in the backwaters of America
2. sense_key=survive%2:42:02:: | definition=continue in existence after (an adversity, etc.) | synonyms=pull through, pull round, come through, make it | examples=He survived the cancer against all odds
3. sense_key=survive%2:42:00:: | definition=support oneself | synonyms=exist, live, subsist | examples=he could barely exist on such a low wage; Can you live on $2000 a month in New York City?
4. sense_key=survive%2:42:03:: | definition=live longer than | synonyms=outlive, outlast | examples=She outlived her husband by many years

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 indexed sense for the target word "survived" in the given context, let's analyze the provided information step by step.

1. **Context Analysis**: The passage discusses the effectiveness of a medicine named Alimta in treating certain types of cancer. It compares the survival times of patients treated with Alimta and other anticancer medicines. The sentence containing the target word is: "Patients receiving Alimta and cisplatin survived for an average of 12.1 months, compared with 9.3 months in those receiving cisplatin alone."

2. **Understanding the Target Word**: The target word is "survived," which is a form of the lemma "survive." The context indicates that it refers to the duration of time patients lived after receiving a particular treatment.

3. **Examining Candidate Senses**:
   - **Sense 1**: "continue to live through hardship or adversity" with synonyms like "last, live, live on, go, endure, hold up." The example given is "We went without water and food for 3 days; These superstitions survive in the backwaters of America." This sense implies enduring through difficult conditions, which could apply to the context of patients living through their illness and treatment.
   - **Sense 2**: "continue in existence after (an adversity, etc.)" with synonyms like "pull through, pull round, come through, make it." The example is "He survived the cancer against all odds." This sense directly relates to living through a significant adversity, such as cancer, which aligns closely with the context provided.
   - **Sense 3**: "support oneself" with synonyms like "exist, live, subsist." The example given is "he could barely exist on such a low wage; Can you live on $2000 a month in New York City?" This sense is more about sustaining oneself financially or otherwise, which doesn't directly relate to the context of surviving an illness or treatment.
   - **Sense 4**: "live longer than" with synonyms like "outlive, outlast." The example is "She outlived her husband by many years." This sense implies one person living longer than another, which is not the direct comparison being made in the passage.

4. **Choosing the Best Indexed Sense**:
   - The context is about patients living for a certain duration after receiving treatment, which involves continuing to live through the adversity of cancer and its treatment.
   - **Sense 1** and **Sense 2** both seem relevant as they relate to living through hardship or adversity. However, **Sense 2** is more directly related to surviving a significant health issue, like cancer, which is the focus of the passage.
   - The sentence specifically talks about the duration of survival ("survived for an average of 12.1 months"), which aligns with the idea of continuing to live after facing an adversity (cancer and its treatment), making **Sense 2** ("continue in existence after (an adversity, etc.)") the most appropriate.

5. **Conclusion**: Based on the context and the definitions provided, the best indexed sense for "survived" is **2**.

{"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: average
Target surface form: average
Context:
For the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer, the effects of Alimta were compared with those of docetaxel (another anticancer medicine) in one study involving 571 patients with locally advanced or metastatic disease who had received chemotherapy in the past. Alimta was also compared with gemcitabine (another anticancer medicine), both in combination with cisplatin, in a study involving 1,725 patients who had not received chemotherapy for lung cancer in the past. In all three studies, the main measure of effectiveness was how long the patients survived. What benefit has Alimta shown during the studies? Alimta increased the survival time of patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma. Patients receiving Alimta and cisplatin survived for an <t>average</t> of 12.1 months, compared with 9.3 months in those receiving cisplatin alone. In the treatment of patients with non-small cell lung cancer, Alimta was as effective as the comparators.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=average%1:09:00:: | definition=a statistic describing the location of a distribution | synonyms=norm | examples=it set the norm for American homes
2. sense_key=average%1:24:00:: | definition=(sports) the ratio of successful performances to opportunities
3. sense_key=average%1:09:01:: | definition=an intermediate scale value regarded as normal or usual | examples=he is about average in height; the snowfall this month is below average

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 indexed sense for the target word "average" in the given context, let's analyze the provided information step by step.

1. **Context Analysis**: The passage discusses the effectiveness of a medicine named Alimta in treating certain types of cancer. It compares the survival times of patients receiving Alimta with those receiving other treatments. The sentence containing "average" states that patients receiving Alimta and cisplatin survived for an average of 12.1 months.

2. **Understanding the Target Word**: The word "average" is used to describe the survival time of patients. Here, it indicates a mean or typical value of survival time for the group of patients being discussed.

3. **Examining Candidate Senses**:
   - **Sense 1**: "a statistic describing the location of a distribution" with the example "it set the norm for American homes." This sense relates to a statistical measure, which could apply to the context as the average survival time is a statistical measure.
   - **Sense 2**: "(sports) the ratio of successful performances to opportunities." This sense is specific to sports and doesn't fit the context of discussing survival times in medical treatment.
   - **Sense 3**: "an intermediate scale value regarded as normal or usual" with examples "he is about average in height; the snowfall this month is below average." This sense refers to something being normal or usual, not necessarily a statistical average.

4. **Choosing the Best Sense**:
   - The context requires a sense that relates to a statistical measure or a mean value because it discusses the average survival time of patients.
   - **Sense 1** directly relates to a statistical measure, making it highly relevant.
   - **Sense 3**, while related to the concept of average, leans more towards something being typical or normal rather than a specific statistical measure.

5. **Decision**: The use of "average" in the context directly refers to a statistical measure (the mean survival time). Thus, the most appropriate sense is **Sense 1**, which corresponds to the definition of a statistic describing the location of a distribution.

Given the instructions, the response should be in the format {"sense_index": x}, where x is the number corresponding to the chosen sense.

Since Sense 1 is the chosen sense and it is listed as the first candidate sense, its index is 1.

Therefore, the response 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: average
Target surface form: average
Context:
For the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer, the effects of Alimta were compared with those of docetaxel (another anticancer medicine) in one study involving 571 patients with locally advanced or metastatic disease who had received chemotherapy in the past. Alimta was also compared with gemcitabine (another anticancer medicine), both in combination with cisplatin, in a study involving 1,725 patients who had not received chemotherapy for lung cancer in the past. In all three studies, the main measure of effectiveness was how long the patients survived. What benefit has Alimta shown during the studies? Alimta increased the survival time of patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma. Patients receiving Alimta and cisplatin survived for an <t>average</t> of 12.1 months, compared with 9.3 months in those receiving cisplatin alone. In the treatment of patients with non-small cell lung cancer, Alimta was as effective as the comparators.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=average%1:09:00:: | definition=a statistic describing the location of a distribution | synonyms=norm | examples=it set the norm for American homes
2. sense_key=average%1:24:00:: | definition=(sports) the ratio of successful performances to opportunities
3. sense_key=average%1:09:01:: | definition=an intermediate scale value regarded as normal or usual | examples=he is about average in height; the snowfall this month is below average

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 indexed sense for the target word "average" in the given context, let's analyze the provided information step by step.

1. **Context Analysis**: The passage discusses the effectiveness of a medicine named Alimta in treating certain types of cancer. It compares the survival times of patients receiving Alimta with those receiving other treatments. The sentence containing "average" states that patients receiving Alimta and cisplatin survived for an average of 12.1 months.

2. **Understanding the Target Word**: The word "average" is used to describe the survival time of patients. Here, it indicates a mean or typical value of survival time for the group of patients being discussed.

3. **Examining Candidate Senses**:
   - **Sense 1**: "a statistic describing the location of a distribution" with the example "it set the norm for American homes." This sense relates to a statistical measure, which could apply to the context as the average survival time is a statistical measure.
   - **Sense 2**: "(sports) the ratio of successful performances to opportunities." This sense is specific to sports and doesn't fit the context of discussing survival times in medical treatment.
   - **Sense 3**: "an intermediate scale value regarded as normal or usual" with examples "he is about average in height; the snowfall this month is below average." This sense refers to something being normal or usual, not necessarily a statistical average.

4. **Choosing the Best Sense**:
   - The context requires a sense that relates to a statistical measure or a mean value because it discusses the average survival time of patients.
   - **Sense 1** directly relates to a statistical measure, making it highly relevant.
   - **Sense 3**, while related to the concept of average, leans more towards something being typical or normal rather than a specific statistical measure.

5. **Decision**: The use of "average" in the context directly refers to a statistical measure (the mean survival time). Thus, the most appropriate sense is **Sense 1**, which corresponds to the definition of a statistic describing the location of a distribution.

Given the instructions, the response should be in the format {"sense_index": x}, where x is the number corresponding to the chosen sense.

Since Sense 1 is the chosen sense and it is listed as the first candidate sense, its index is 1.

Therefore, the response is: {"sense_index": 1}

[User] Your previous answer was invalid. Choose one candidate index between 1 and 3. Return only valid JSON exactly like {"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: month
Target surface form: months
Context:
For the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer, the effects of Alimta were compared with those of docetaxel (another anticancer medicine) in one study involving 571 patients with locally advanced or metastatic disease who had received chemotherapy in the past. Alimta was also compared with gemcitabine (another anticancer medicine), both in combination with cisplatin, in a study involving 1,725 patients who had not received chemotherapy for lung cancer in the past. In all three studies, the main measure of effectiveness was how long the patients survived. What benefit has Alimta shown during the studies? Alimta increased the survival time of patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma. Patients receiving Alimta and cisplatin survived for an average of 12.1 <t>months</t>, compared with 9.3 months in those receiving cisplatin alone. In the treatment of patients with non-small cell lung cancer, Alimta was as effective as the comparators.

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

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

raw_output:
To determine the best indexed sense for the target word "months" in the given context, let's analyze the provided information.

The context discusses a medical study comparing the effectiveness of different treatments for certain types of cancer, specifically focusing on the survival time of patients. The sentence where "months" appears is: "Patients receiving Alimta and cisplatin survived for an average of 12.1 months, compared with 9.3 months in those receiving cisplatin alone."

The two candidate senses for "month" are:
1. One of the twelve divisions of the calendar year.
2. A time unit of approximately 30 days.

Let's examine the context and the examples given for each sense:
- The first sense refers to a "calendar month," which is a specific division of the year. The example given is "he paid the bill last month," indicating a reference to a specific month in the calendar.
- The second sense is defined as "a time unit of approximately 30 days." The example provided is "he was given a month to pay the bill," showing that "month" is used here as a unit of time rather than referring to a specific calendar month.

In the given context, "months" is used to quantify the survival time of patients, indicating a duration rather than referring to specific calendar months. Therefore, it is being used as a unit of time.

Given the definitions and examples, the usage of "months" in the context aligns with the second sense: "a time unit of approximately 30 days."

The sense index for this sense is 2.

{"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: compare
Target surface form: compared
Context:
For the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer, the effects of Alimta were compared with those of docetaxel (another anticancer medicine) in one study involving 571 patients with locally advanced or metastatic disease who had received chemotherapy in the past. Alimta was also compared with gemcitabine (another anticancer medicine), both in combination with cisplatin, in a study involving 1,725 patients who had not received chemotherapy for lung cancer in the past. In all three studies, the main measure of effectiveness was how long the patients survived. What benefit has Alimta shown during the studies? Alimta increased the survival time of patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma. Patients receiving Alimta and cisplatin survived for an average of 12.1 months, <t>compared</t> with 9.3 months in those receiving cisplatin alone. In the treatment of patients with non-small cell lung cancer, Alimta was as effective as the comparators.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=compare%2:31:00:: | definition=examine and note the similarities or differences of | examples=John compared his haircut to his friend's; We compared notes after we had both seen the movie
2. sense_key=compare%2:42:00:: | definition=be comparable | examples=This car does not compare with our line of Mercedes
3. sense_key=compare%2:31:01:: | definition=consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogous | synonyms=liken, equate | examples=We can compare the Han dynasty to the Romans; You cannot equate success in financial matters with greed
4. sense_key=compare%2:32:00:: | definition=to form the comparative or superlative form on an adjective or adverb

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}.


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

[User]
Target lemma: month
Target surface form: months
Context:
For the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer, the effects of Alimta were compared with those of docetaxel (another anticancer medicine) in one study involving 571 patients with locally advanced or metastatic disease who had received chemotherapy in the past. Alimta was also compared with gemcitabine (another anticancer medicine), both in combination with cisplatin, in a study involving 1,725 patients who had not received chemotherapy for lung cancer in the past. In all three studies, the main measure of effectiveness was how long the patients survived. What benefit has Alimta shown during the studies? Alimta increased the survival time of patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma. Patients receiving Alimta and cisplatin survived for an average of 12.1 months, compared with 9.3 <t>months</t> in those receiving cisplatin alone. In the treatment of patients with non-small cell lung cancer, Alimta was as effective as the comparators.

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

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

raw_output:
To determine the best indexed sense for the target word "months" in the given context, let's analyze the provided information.

The context discusses a medical study comparing the effectiveness of different treatments for certain types of cancer, specifically focusing on the survival time of patients. The target word "months" is used to quantify the average survival time of patients under different treatment regimens.

The two candidate senses for "month" are:
1. One of the twelve divisions of the calendar year.
2. A time unit of approximately 30 days.

The sentence in which "months" appears is: "Patients receiving Alimta and cisplatin survived for an average of 12.1 months, compared with 9.3 months in those receiving cisplatin alone."

Here, "months" is used to measure a duration or period of time, rather than referring to a specific calendar month. The use of "12.1 months" and "9.3 months" indicates an average duration of survival, not a count of calendar months.

The first sense refers to "one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year," which is more related to calendar months (e.g., January, February). The example given ("he paid the bill last month") illustrates this sense.

The second sense defines "month" as "a time unit of approximately 30 days," which aligns with how "months" is used in the context to denote a period or duration of time. The example ("he was given a month to pay the bill") shows this usage.

Given the context and the examples, "months" is used to represent a unit of time or duration rather than referring to specific calendar months. Therefore, the best sense for "months" in this context is the second one.

Since the provided candidate senses are indexed starting from 1, the second sense corresponds to the index "2".

The response should be in the format: {"sense_index": 2}.

{"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: month
Target surface form: months
Context:
For the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer, the effects of Alimta were compared with those of docetaxel (another anticancer medicine) in one study involving 571 patients with locally advanced or metastatic disease who had received chemotherapy in the past. Alimta was also compared with gemcitabine (another anticancer medicine), both in combination with cisplatin, in a study involving 1,725 patients who had not received chemotherapy for lung cancer in the past. In all three studies, the main measure of effectiveness was how long the patients survived. What benefit has Alimta shown during the studies? Alimta increased the survival time of patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma. Patients receiving Alimta and cisplatin survived for an average of 12.1 months, compared with 9.3 <t>months</t> in those receiving cisplatin alone. In the treatment of patients with non-small cell lung cancer, Alimta was as effective as the comparators.

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

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

[Assistant]
To determine the best indexed sense for the target word "months" in the given context, let's analyze the provided information.

The context discusses a medical study comparing the effectiveness of different treatments for certain types of cancer, specifically focusing on the survival time of patients. The target word "months" is used to quantify the average survival time of patients under different treatment regimens.

The two candidate senses for "month" are:
1. One of the twelve divisions of the calendar year.
2. A time unit of approximately 30 days.

The sentence in which "months" appears is: "Patients receiving Alimta and cisplatin survived for an average of 12.1 months, compared with 9.3 months in those receiving cisplatin alone."

Here, "months" is used to measure a duration or period of time, rather than referring to a specific calendar month. The use of "12.1 months" and "9.3 months" indicates an average duration of survival, not a count of calendar months.

The first sense refers to "one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year," which is more related to calendar months (e.g., January, February). The example given ("he paid the bill last month") illustrates this sense.

The second sense defines "month" as "a time unit of approximately 30 days," which aligns with how "months" is used in the context to denote a period or duration of time. The example ("he was given a month to pay the bill") shows this usage.

Given the context and the examples, "months" is used to represent a unit of time or duration rather than referring to specific calendar months. Therefore, the best sense for "months" in this context is the second one.

Since the provided candidate senses are indexed starting from 1, the second sense corresponds to the index "2".

The response should be in the format: {"sense_index": 2}.

{"sense_index": 2}

[User] Your previous answer was invalid. Choose one candidate index between 1 and 2. Return only valid JSON exactly like {"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: treatment
Target surface form: treatment
Context:
Alimta was also compared with gemcitabine (another anticancer medicine), both in combination with cisplatin, in a study involving 1,725 patients who had not received chemotherapy for lung cancer in the past. In all three studies, the main measure of effectiveness was how long the patients survived. What benefit has Alimta shown during the studies? Alimta increased the survival time of patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma. Patients receiving Alimta and cisplatin survived for an average of 12.1 months, compared with 9.3 months in those receiving cisplatin alone. In the <t>treatment</t> of patients with non-small cell lung cancer, Alimta was as effective as the comparators. In patients who had received chemotherapy in the past, the average survival time was 8.3 months with Alimta, compared with 7.9 months with docetaxel.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=treatment%1:04:00:: | definition=care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury) | synonyms=intervention
2. sense_key=treatment%1:04:01:: | definition=the management of someone or something | synonyms=handling | examples=the handling of prisoners; the treatment of water sewage
3. sense_key=treatment%1:07:00:: | definition=a manner of dealing with something artistically | examples=his treatment of space borrows from Italian architecture
4. sense_key=treatment%1:10:00:: | definition=an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic | synonyms=discussion, discourse | examples=the book contains an excellent discussion of modal logic; his treatment of the race question is badly biased

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 indexed sense for the target word "treatment" in the given context, let's analyze the context and the provided candidate senses.

The context is about a medical study comparing the effectiveness of Alimta with other anticancer medicines in treating certain types of cancer. The sentence where "treatment" appears is: "In the treatment of patients with non-small cell lung cancer, Alimta was as effective as the comparators."

Let's examine the candidate senses:

1. **care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)** - This sense is related to medical care, which aligns with the context of the sentence discussing the effectiveness of a drug (Alimta) in treating cancer patients.

2. **the management of someone or something** - While this is a broad definition that could potentially fit, it's less specific to the medical context than the first sense. It could apply, but it's not as directly related to medical treatment as the first sense.

3. **a manner of dealing with something artistically** - This sense is not relevant to the context, as the discussion is about medical treatment, not artistic expression.

4. **an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic** - This sense refers to a discussion or discourse on a topic, which doesn't fit the context of the sentence that is discussing the application of a medical intervention.

Given the context, the most appropriate sense is the first one, which directly relates to medical care and procedures intended to relieve illness or injury. This is the sense that best matches the usage of "treatment" in the sentence.

The first sense corresponds to **sense_index: 1**.

Therefore, the response 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: patient
Target surface form: patients
Context:
Alimta was also compared with gemcitabine (another anticancer medicine), both in combination with cisplatin, in a study involving 1,725 patients who had not received chemotherapy for lung cancer in the past. In all three studies, the main measure of effectiveness was how long the patients survived. What benefit has Alimta shown during the studies? Alimta increased the survival time of patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma. Patients receiving Alimta and cisplatin survived for an average of 12.1 months, compared with 9.3 months in those receiving cisplatin alone. In the treatment of <t>patients</t> with non-small cell lung cancer, Alimta was as effective as the comparators. In patients who had received chemotherapy in the past, the average survival time was 8.3 months with Alimta, compared with 7.9 months with docetaxel.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=patient%1:18:00:: | definition=a person who requires medical care | examples=the number of emergency patients has grown rapidly
2. sense_key=patient%1:10:00:: | definition=the semantic role of an entity that is not the agent but is directly involved in or affected by the happening denoted by the verb in the clause | synonyms=affected role, patient role

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 indexed sense for the target word "patients" in the given context, let's analyze the provided information.

The context revolves around medical studies involving a drug called Alimta and its comparison with other anticancer medicines. The term "patients" is used multiple times in relation to individuals receiving medical treatment for conditions like lung cancer and malignant pleural mesothelioma.

The candidate senses provided are:
1. A person who requires medical care.
2. The semantic role of an entity that is not the agent but is directly involved in or affected by the happening denoted by the verb in the clause.

Let's examine the context and the examples given for the candidate senses.

The context clearly indicates that "patients" refers to individuals undergoing medical treatment. The first sense, "a person who requires medical care," directly corresponds to this usage, as seen in the examples like "the number of emergency patients has grown rapidly." This aligns perfectly with the context where "patients" are those receiving treatment for specific medical conditions.

The second sense refers to a semantic role in a clause, which is more related to grammatical analysis rather than the direct meaning of "patients" in the given context.

Given the context and the examples, the most appropriate sense for "patients" is the first one: "a person who requires medical care."

The first sense is indexed as 1.

Therefore, the best indexed sense for "patients" in the given context 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: cell
Target surface form: cell
Context:
Alimta was also compared with gemcitabine (another anticancer medicine), both in combination with cisplatin, in a study involving 1,725 patients who had not received chemotherapy for lung cancer in the past. In all three studies, the main measure of effectiveness was how long the patients survived. What benefit has Alimta shown during the studies? Alimta increased the survival time of patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma. Patients receiving Alimta and cisplatin survived for an average of 12.1 months, compared with 9.3 months in those receiving cisplatin alone. In the treatment of patients with non-small <t>cell</t> lung cancer, Alimta was as effective as the comparators. In patients who had received chemotherapy in the past, the average survival time was 8.3 months with Alimta, compared with 7.9 months with docetaxel.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=cell%1:06:03:: | definition=any small compartment | examples=the cells of a honeycomb
2. sense_key=cell%1:03:00:: | definition=(biology) the basic structural and functional unit of all organisms; they may exist as independent units of life (as in monads) or may form colonies or tissues as in higher plants and animals
3. sense_key=cell%1:06:00:: | definition=a device that delivers an electric current as the result of a chemical reaction | synonyms=electric cell
4. sense_key=cell%1:14:00:: | definition=a small unit serving as part of or as the nucleus of a larger political movement | synonyms=cadre
5. sense_key=cell%1:06:04:: | definition=a hand-held mobile radiotelephone for use in an area divided into small sections, each with its own short-range transmitter/receiver | synonyms=cellular telephone, cellular phone, cellphone, mobile phone
6. sense_key=cell%1:06:02:: | definition=small room in which a monk or nun lives | synonyms=cubicle
7. sense_key=cell%1:06:01:: | definition=a room where a prisoner is kept | synonyms=jail cell, prison cell

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 indexed sense for the target word "cell" in the given context, let's analyze the context and the provided candidate senses.

The context is about a medical study comparing the effectiveness of Alimta with other anticancer medicines in treating lung cancer and malignant pleural mesothelioma. The sentence containing the target word is: "In the treatment of patients with non-small cell lung cancer, Alimta was as effective as the comparators."

Given this context, we can evaluate the candidate senses:

1. any small compartment - This sense is too general and not directly related to the context of biology or medicine in the specific sense required here.
2. (biology) the basic structural and functional unit of all organisms - This is a fundamental biological definition that could relate to the context, especially considering "non-small cell lung cancer," which is a term used in oncology to describe a type of lung cancer based on the microscopic appearance of the tumor cells.
3. a device that delivers an electric current as the result of a chemical reaction - This refers to an electric cell or battery, which is unrelated to the medical context provided.
4. a small unit serving as part of or as the nucleus of a larger political movement - This sense is unrelated to the medical or biological context.
5. a hand-held mobile radiotelephone - This refers to a mobile phone, which is not relevant to the context.
6. small room in which a monk or nun lives - This is unrelated to the context.
7. a room where a prisoner is kept - Also unrelated to the context.

The term "non-small cell lung cancer" is a medical term that refers to a type of lung cancer characterized by the type of cells found in the tumor. Therefore, the most relevant sense of "cell" here is related to biology, specifically the basic structural and functional unit of organisms.

Thus, the best indexed sense for "cell" in the given context is the one related to biology.

{"sense_index": 2}