[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: writer
Target surface form: writer
Context:
"Right now, we're lucky if after five years we keep one new ringer out of 10, "he adds. One bright sign is that a growing number of women have entered the once male-dominated field; more than a third of the ringers today are women. They are not accepted everywhere, however. The oldest bell-ringing group in the country, the Ancient Society of College Youths, founded in 1637, remains male-only, a fact that's particularly galling to women because the group is the sole source of ringers for Britain's most prestigious churches, St. Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey. This being Britain, no woman has filed an equal-opportunity suit, but the extent of the problem surfaced this summer in a series of letters to "The Ringing World, "a weekly newspaper for ringers. One <t>writer</t>, signing his letter as "Red-blooded, balanced male, "remarked on the "frequency of women fainting in peals, "and suggested that they "settle back into their traditional role of making tea at meetings. "In the torrent of replies that followed, one woman ringer from Solihull observed that "the average male ringer leaves quite a lot to be desired: badly dressed, decorated with acne and a large beer-belly, frequently unwashed and unbearably flatulent in peals. "

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=writer%1:18:00:: | definition=writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay) | synonyms=author
2. sense_key=writer%1:18:01:: | definition=a person who is able to write and has written something

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 "writer" in the given context, let's analyze the provided information step by step.

1. **Context Analysis**: The context revolves around a discussion or debate happening in "The Ringing World," a weekly newspaper for bell ringers. A person, referred to as a "writer," has written a letter to this newspaper. The content of the letter is controversial, suggesting that women should "settle back into their traditional role of making tea at meetings." This indicates that the term "writer" here refers to someone who has contributed written content to the newspaper.

2. **Candidate Senses Analysis**:
   - **Sense 1**: This defines a "writer" as someone who writes professionally (for pay). The synonyms include "author." While this could potentially fit, the context doesn't explicitly indicate that the writer is professional or paid.
   - **Sense 2**: This defines a "writer" as a person who is able to write and has written something. This is broader and encompasses anyone who has written something, regardless of their profession or whether they were paid.

3. **Applying Context to Candidate Senses**:
   - The context indicates that the "writer" is someone who has written a letter to a newspaper. It doesn't specify that this is their profession or that they are paid for it. The letter is signed with a pseudonym ("Red-blooded, balanced male"), which doesn't necessarily imply a professional capacity.
   - The act of writing a letter to a newspaper is within the capability of anyone who can write, and it aligns with the broader definition of having written something.

4. **Decision**:
   - Given that the context doesn't necessarily imply a professional or paid capacity, and considering that writing a letter to a newspaper is an act that can be done by anyone capable of writing, **Sense 2** seems more appropriate. It is more inclusive of the act of writing without specifying it as a profession.

5. **Conclusion**:
   - The best indexed sense for "writer" in the given context is **2**.

The final answer is: {"sense_index": 2}


attempt_kind: initial

status: success

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

[User]
Target lemma: sign
Target surface form: signing
Context:
"Right now, we're lucky if after five years we keep one new ringer out of 10, "he adds. One bright sign is that a growing number of women have entered the once male-dominated field; more than a third of the ringers today are women. They are not accepted everywhere, however. The oldest bell-ringing group in the country, the Ancient Society of College Youths, founded in 1637, remains male-only, a fact that's particularly galling to women because the group is the sole source of ringers for Britain's most prestigious churches, St. Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey. This being Britain, no woman has filed an equal-opportunity suit, but the extent of the problem surfaced this summer in a series of letters to "The Ringing World, "a weekly newspaper for ringers. One writer, <t>signing</t> his letter as "Red-blooded, balanced male, "remarked on the "frequency of women fainting in peals, "and suggested that they "settle back into their traditional role of making tea at meetings. "In the torrent of replies that followed, one woman ringer from Solihull observed that "the average male ringer leaves quite a lot to be desired: badly dressed, decorated with acne and a large beer-belly, frequently unwashed and unbearably flatulent in peals. "

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=sign%2:32:02:: | definition=mark with one's signature; write one's name (on) | synonyms=subscribe | examples=She signed the letter and sent it off; Please sign here
2. sense_key=sign%2:41:00:: | definition=approve and express assent, responsibility, or obligation | synonyms=ratify | examples=All parties ratified the peace treaty; Have you signed your contract yet?
3. sense_key=sign%2:32:00:: | definition=be engaged by a written agreement | examples=He signed to play the casino on Dec. 18; The soprano signed to sing the new opera
4. sense_key=sign%2:41:01:: | definition=engage by written agreement | synonyms=contract, sign on, sign up | examples=They signed two new pitchers for the next season
5. sense_key=sign%2:32:01:: | definition=communicate silently and non-verbally by signals or signs | synonyms=signal, signalize, signalise | examples=He signed his disapproval with a dismissive hand gesture; The diner signaled the waiters to bring the menu
6. sense_key=sign%2:35:02:: | definition=place signs, as along a road | examples=sign an intersection; This road has been signed
7. sense_key=sign%2:32:04:: | definition=communicate in sign language | examples=I don't know how to sign, so I could not communicate with my deaf cousin
8. sense_key=sign%2:32:03:: | definition=make the sign of the cross over someone in order to call on God for protection; consecrate | synonyms=bless

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}.

finish_reason: stop

role: assistant

currency: USD

source: unavailable


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

[User]
Target lemma: letter
Target surface form: letter
Context:
"Right now, we're lucky if after five years we keep one new ringer out of 10, "he adds. One bright sign is that a growing number of women have entered the once male-dominated field; more than a third of the ringers today are women. They are not accepted everywhere, however. The oldest bell-ringing group in the country, the Ancient Society of College Youths, founded in 1637, remains male-only, a fact that's particularly galling to women because the group is the sole source of ringers for Britain's most prestigious churches, St. Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey. This being Britain, no woman has filed an equal-opportunity suit, but the extent of the problem surfaced this summer in a series of letters to "The Ringing World, "a weekly newspaper for ringers. One writer, signing his <t>letter</t> as "Red-blooded, balanced male, "remarked on the "frequency of women fainting in peals, "and suggested that they "settle back into their traditional role of making tea at meetings. "In the torrent of replies that followed, one woman ringer from Solihull observed that "the average male ringer leaves quite a lot to be desired: badly dressed, decorated with acne and a large beer-belly, frequently unwashed and unbearably flatulent in peals. "

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=letter%1:10:00:: | definition=a written message addressed to a person or organization | synonyms=missive | examples=mailed an indignant letter to the editor
2. sense_key=letter%1:10:01:: | definition=the conventional characters of the alphabet used to represent speech | synonyms=letter of the alphabet, alphabetic character | examples=his grandmother taught him his letters
3. sense_key=letter%1:18:00:: | definition=owner who lets another person use something (housing usually) for hire
4. sense_key=letter%1:10:03:: | definition=a strictly literal interpretation (as distinct from the intention) | examples=he followed instructions to the letter; he obeyed the letter of the law
5. sense_key=letter%1:10:02:: | definition=an award earned by participation in a school sport | synonyms=varsity letter | examples=he won letters in three sports

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: male
Target surface form: male
Context:
"Right now, we're lucky if after five years we keep one new ringer out of 10, "he adds. One bright sign is that a growing number of women have entered the once male-dominated field; more than a third of the ringers today are women. They are not accepted everywhere, however. The oldest bell-ringing group in the country, the Ancient Society of College Youths, founded in 1637, remains male-only, a fact that's particularly galling to women because the group is the sole source of ringers for Britain's most prestigious churches, St. Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey. This being Britain, no woman has filed an equal-opportunity suit, but the extent of the problem surfaced this summer in a series of letters to "The Ringing World, "a weekly newspaper for ringers. One writer, signing his letter as "Red-blooded, balanced <t>male</t>, "remarked on the "frequency of women fainting in peals, "and suggested that they "settle back into their traditional role of making tea at meetings. "In the torrent of replies that followed, one woman ringer from Solihull observed that "the average male ringer leaves quite a lot to be desired: badly dressed, decorated with acne and a large beer-belly, frequently unwashed and unbearably flatulent in peals. "

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=male%1:05:00:: | definition=an animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes (ova)
2. sense_key=male%1:18:00:: | definition=a person who belongs to the sex that cannot have babies | synonyms=male person
3. sense_key=male%1:15:00:: | definition=the capital of Maldives in the center of the islands

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 "male" in the given context, let's analyze the context and the provided candidate senses.

The context is about bell-ringing and the demographics of the participants, specifically discussing the involvement of women in a traditionally male-dominated field. The text mentions "male-dominated field," "male-only" group, and includes a letter signed by a "Red-blooded, balanced male." The discussion revolves around the participation and characteristics of men and women in bell-ringing.

Let's examine the candidate senses:

1. The first sense refers to an animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes (ova). This definition is biologically oriented and refers to the reproductive role of males in the animal kingdom.

2. The second sense defines "male" as a person who belongs to the sex that cannot have babies, with "male person" listed as a synonym. This sense is focused on human gender.

3. The third sense is unrelated to the context, as it defines "male" as the capital of Maldives.

Given the context, the discussion is about people and their gender, not about animals or geographical locations. Therefore, the sense that fits best is related to human gender.

The correct sense is the one that refers to a person who belongs to the sex that cannot have babies, which aligns with the discussion about men and women participating in bell-ringing.

Thus, the best indexed sense for "male" in the given context is the second one.

{"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: remark
Target surface form: remarked
Context:
"Right now, we're lucky if after five years we keep one new ringer out of 10, "he adds. One bright sign is that a growing number of women have entered the once male-dominated field; more than a third of the ringers today are women. They are not accepted everywhere, however. The oldest bell-ringing group in the country, the Ancient Society of College Youths, founded in 1637, remains male-only, a fact that's particularly galling to women because the group is the sole source of ringers for Britain's most prestigious churches, St. Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey. This being Britain, no woman has filed an equal-opportunity suit, but the extent of the problem surfaced this summer in a series of letters to "The Ringing World, "a weekly newspaper for ringers. One writer, signing his letter as "Red-blooded, balanced male, "<t>remarked</t> on the "frequency of women fainting in peals, "and suggested that they "settle back into their traditional role of making tea at meetings. "In the torrent of replies that followed, one woman ringer from Solihull observed that "the average male ringer leaves quite a lot to be desired: badly dressed, decorated with acne and a large beer-belly, frequently unwashed and unbearably flatulent in peals. "

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=remark%2:32:00:: | definition=make mention of | synonyms=note, observe, mention | examples=She observed that his presentation took up too much time; They noted that it was a fine day to go sailing
2. sense_key=remark%2:32:01:: | definition=make or write a comment on | synonyms=comment, notice, point out | examples=he commented the paper of his colleague

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 "remarked" in the given context, let's analyze the provided information step by step.

1. **Context Analysis**: The sentence where "remarked" appears is: "One writer, signing his letter as 'Red-blooded, balanced male,' remarked on the 'frequency of women fainting in peals,' and suggested that they 'settle back into their traditional role of making tea at meetings.'" Here, "remarked" is used to indicate that the writer made a comment or observation about something.

2. **Candidate Senses**:
   - **1. sense_key=remark%2:32:00::**: definition=make mention of | synonyms=note, observe, mention | examples=She observed that his presentation took up too much time; They noted that it was a fine day to go sailing
   - **2. sense_key=remark%2:32:01::**: definition=make or write a comment on | synonyms=comment, notice, point out | examples=he commented the paper of his colleague

3. **Analysis of Senses**:
   - The first sense involves making mention of something, with synonyms like "note," "observe," and "mention." The examples given suggest a more neutral or observational tone.
   - The second sense involves making or writing a comment on something, with synonyms like "comment," "notice," and "point out." The example provided suggests a more engaged or evaluative action, though it's worth noting the example sentence is somewhat awkwardly phrased for "he commented on the paper of his colleague," which would be more standard.

4. **Choosing the Best Sense**:
   - In the given context, "remarked" is followed by "on the 'frequency of women fainting in peals,'" indicating that the subject is making a comment or observation about a particular topic.
   - Both provided senses could potentially fit, but the preposition "on" is crucial. "Remarked on" is more commonly associated with making a comment about something, aligning with the second sense.
   - The tone of the comment in the context (about the frequency of women fainting and suggesting they return to traditional roles) is not neutral but rather derogatory or sexist, which aligns more with making a comment (potentially controversial or noteworthy) than simply mentioning or noting something.

5. **Conclusion**: Given the context and the use of "remarked on," the best fit is the second sense, which involves making or writing a comment on something.

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: remark
Target surface form: remarked
Context:
"Right now, we're lucky if after five years we keep one new ringer out of 10, "he adds. One bright sign is that a growing number of women have entered the once male-dominated field; more than a third of the ringers today are women. They are not accepted everywhere, however. The oldest bell-ringing group in the country, the Ancient Society of College Youths, founded in 1637, remains male-only, a fact that's particularly galling to women because the group is the sole source of ringers for Britain's most prestigious churches, St. Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey. This being Britain, no woman has filed an equal-opportunity suit, but the extent of the problem surfaced this summer in a series of letters to "The Ringing World, "a weekly newspaper for ringers. One writer, signing his letter as "Red-blooded, balanced male, "<t>remarked</t> on the "frequency of women fainting in peals, "and suggested that they "settle back into their traditional role of making tea at meetings. "In the torrent of replies that followed, one woman ringer from Solihull observed that "the average male ringer leaves quite a lot to be desired: badly dressed, decorated with acne and a large beer-belly, frequently unwashed and unbearably flatulent in peals. "

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=remark%2:32:00:: | definition=make mention of | synonyms=note, observe, mention | examples=She observed that his presentation took up too much time; They noted that it was a fine day to go sailing
2. sense_key=remark%2:32:01:: | definition=make or write a comment on | synonyms=comment, notice, point out | examples=he commented the paper of his colleague

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 "remarked" in the given context, let's analyze the provided information step by step.

1. **Context Analysis**: The sentence where "remarked" appears is: "One writer, signing his letter as 'Red-blooded, balanced male,' remarked on the 'frequency of women fainting in peals,' and suggested that they 'settle back into their traditional role of making tea at meetings.'" Here, "remarked" is used to indicate that the writer made a comment or observation about something.

2. **Candidate Senses**:
   - **1. sense_key=remark%2:32:00::**: definition=make mention of | synonyms=note, observe, mention | examples=She observed that his presentation took up too much time; They noted that it was a fine day to go sailing
   - **2. sense_key=remark%2:32:01::**: definition=make or write a comment on | synonyms=comment, notice, point out | examples=he commented the paper of his colleague

3. **Analysis of Senses**:
   - The first sense involves making mention of something, with synonyms like "note," "observe," and "mention." The examples given suggest a more neutral or observational tone.
   - The second sense involves making or writing a comment on something, with synonyms like "comment," "notice," and "point out." The example provided suggests a more engaged or evaluative action, though it's worth noting the example sentence is somewhat awkwardly phrased for "he commented on the paper of his colleague," which would be more standard.

4. **Choosing the Best Sense**:
   - In the given context, "remarked" is followed by "on the 'frequency of women fainting in peals,'" indicating that the subject is making a comment or observation about a particular topic.
   - Both provided senses could potentially fit, but the preposition "on" is crucial. "Remarked on" is more commonly associated with making a comment about something, aligning with the second sense.
   - The tone of the comment in the context (about the frequency of women fainting and suggesting they return to traditional roles) is not neutral but rather derogatory or sexist, which aligns more with making a comment (potentially controversial or noteworthy) than simply mentioning or noting something.

5. **Conclusion**: Given the context and the use of "remarked on," the best fit is the second sense, which involves making or writing a comment on something.

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: frequency
Target surface form: frequency
Context:
"Right now, we're lucky if after five years we keep one new ringer out of 10, "he adds. One bright sign is that a growing number of women have entered the once male-dominated field; more than a third of the ringers today are women. They are not accepted everywhere, however. The oldest bell-ringing group in the country, the Ancient Society of College Youths, founded in 1637, remains male-only, a fact that's particularly galling to women because the group is the sole source of ringers for Britain's most prestigious churches, St. Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey. This being Britain, no woman has filed an equal-opportunity suit, but the extent of the problem surfaced this summer in a series of letters to "The Ringing World, "a weekly newspaper for ringers. One writer, signing his letter as "Red-blooded, balanced male, "remarked on the "<t>frequency</t> of women fainting in peals, "and suggested that they "settle back into their traditional role of making tea at meetings. "In the torrent of replies that followed, one woman ringer from Solihull observed that "the average male ringer leaves quite a lot to be desired: badly dressed, decorated with acne and a large beer-belly, frequently unwashed and unbearably flatulent in peals. "

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=frequency%1:28:00:: | definition=the number of occurrences within a given time period | synonyms=frequence, oftenness | examples=the frequency of modulation was 40 cycles per second; the frequency of his seizures increased as he grew older
2. sense_key=frequency%1:24:00:: | definition=the ratio of the number of observations in a statistical category to the total number of observations | synonyms=relative frequency
3. sense_key=frequency%1:23:00:: | definition=the number of observations in a given statistical category | synonyms=absolute frequency

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 "frequency" in the given context, let's analyze the context and the provided candidate senses.

The context is discussing a controversy within a bell-ringing group where a male ringer made a comment about the frequency of women fainting in peals. The discussion revolves around gender dynamics and behaviors within this specific group.

1. The first candidate sense defines "frequency" as "the number of occurrences within a given time period." The synonyms provided are "frequence" and "oftenness," and examples include "the frequency of modulation was 40 cycles per second" and "the frequency of his seizures increased as he grew older." This sense aligns with the context where the comment about women fainting is related to how often it happens.

2. The second candidate sense refers to "the ratio of the number of observations in a statistical category to the total number of observations," with "relative frequency" as a synonym. This definition implies a statistical or proportional context.

3. The third candidate sense is "the number of observations in a given statistical category," with "absolute frequency" as a synonym. This definition is more about counting occurrences within a category.

Given the context, the word "frequency" is used in the sentence "'Red-blooded, balanced male,' remarked on the 'frequency of women fainting in peals.'" Here, it is discussing how often women faint during peals, which relates to the number of occurrences within a given context or time frame. The usage is not explicitly statistical or about ratios; it's about the rate or commonality of an event (women fainting).

The first sense ("the number of occurrences within a given time period") best fits this usage because it directly relates to the concept of how often something happens, which is the essence of the comment made by "Red-blooded, balanced male."

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

{"sense_index": 1}


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

[User]
Target lemma: woman
Target surface form: women
Context:
"Right now, we're lucky if after five years we keep one new ringer out of 10, "he adds. One bright sign is that a growing number of women have entered the once male-dominated field; more than a third of the ringers today are women. They are not accepted everywhere, however. The oldest bell-ringing group in the country, the Ancient Society of College Youths, founded in 1637, remains male-only, a fact that's particularly galling to women because the group is the sole source of ringers for Britain's most prestigious churches, St. Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey. This being Britain, no woman has filed an equal-opportunity suit, but the extent of the problem surfaced this summer in a series of letters to "The Ringing World, "a weekly newspaper for ringers. One writer, signing his letter as "Red-blooded, balanced male, "remarked on the "frequency of <t>women</t> fainting in peals, "and suggested that they "settle back into their traditional role of making tea at meetings. "In the torrent of replies that followed, one woman ringer from Solihull observed that "the average male ringer leaves quite a lot to be desired: badly dressed, decorated with acne and a large beer-belly, frequently unwashed and unbearably flatulent in peals. "

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=woman%1:18:00:: | definition=an adult female person (as opposed to a man) | synonyms=adult female | examples=the woman kept house while the man hunted
2. sense_key=woman%1:18:01:: | definition=a female person who plays a significant role (wife or mistress or girlfriend) in the life of a particular man | examples=he was faithful to his woman
3. sense_key=woman%1:18:02:: | definition=a human female employed to do housework | synonyms=charwoman, char, cleaning woman, cleaning lady | examples=the char will clean the carpet; I have a woman who comes in four hours a day while I write
4. sense_key=woman%1:14:00:: | definition=women as a class | synonyms=womanhood, fair sex | examples=it's an insult to American womanhood; woman is the glory of creation

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: suggest
Target surface form: suggested
Context:
"Right now, we're lucky if after five years we keep one new ringer out of 10, "he adds. One bright sign is that a growing number of women have entered the once male-dominated field; more than a third of the ringers today are women. They are not accepted everywhere, however. The oldest bell-ringing group in the country, the Ancient Society of College Youths, founded in 1637, remains male-only, a fact that's particularly galling to women because the group is the sole source of ringers for Britain's most prestigious churches, St. Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey. This being Britain, no woman has filed an equal-opportunity suit, but the extent of the problem surfaced this summer in a series of letters to "The Ringing World, "a weekly newspaper for ringers. One writer, signing his letter as "Red-blooded, balanced male, "remarked on the "frequency of women fainting in peals, "and <t>suggested</t> that they "settle back into their traditional role of making tea at meetings. "In the torrent of replies that followed, one woman ringer from Solihull observed that "the average male ringer leaves quite a lot to be desired: badly dressed, decorated with acne and a large beer-belly, frequently unwashed and unbearably flatulent in peals. "

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=suggest%2:32:00:: | definition=make a proposal, declare a plan for something | synonyms=propose, advise | examples=the senator proposed to abolish the sales tax
2. sense_key=suggest%2:32:04:: | definition=drop a hint; intimate by a hint | synonyms=hint
3. sense_key=suggest%2:32:02:: | definition=imply as a possibility | synonyms=intimate | examples=The evidence suggests a need for more clarification
4. sense_key=suggest%2:32:03:: | definition=suggest the necessity of an intervention; in medicine | synonyms=indicate | examples=Tetracycline is indicated in such cases
5. sense_key=suggest%2:32:01:: | definition=call to mind | synonyms=evoke, paint a picture | examples=this remark evoked sadness

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 "suggested" in the given context, let's analyze the sentence and the provided candidate senses.

The sentence is: "One writer, signing his letter as 'Red-blooded, balanced male,' remarked on the 'frequency of women fainting in peals,' and suggested that they 'settle back into their traditional role of making tea at meetings.'"

Here, "suggested" is used in a context where the writer is making a proposal or recommendation, albeit in a somewhat derogatory or sexist manner, towards women ringers. The action involves putting forward an idea or plan for something, in this case, for women to return to a more traditional role.

Let's examine the candidate senses:

1. The first sense involves making a proposal or declaring a plan for something, with synonyms like "propose" and "advise." The example given is "the senator proposed to abolish the sales tax." This sense aligns with the context where the writer is proposing or recommending that women "settle back into their traditional role."

2. The second sense is about dropping a hint or intimating by a hint, with "hint" as a synonym. While the writer is indeed making a pointed comment, the word "suggested" here is used more directly than just hinting.

3. The third sense involves implying something as a possibility, with "intimate" as a synonym. The example provided is "The evidence suggests a need for more clarification." This sense is about suggesting something indirectly through evidence or circumstances.

4. The fourth sense is specific to medicine, indicating the necessity of an intervention, with "indicate" as a synonym. This is not relevant to the context.

5. The fifth sense is about calling to mind or evoking a particular feeling or picture, with synonyms like "evoke" and "paint a picture." The example is "this remark evoked sadness." While the letter does evoke reactions, the primary action of "suggested" here is not to evoke a feeling directly.

Given the context and the definitions, the most appropriate sense is the first one, as it involves making a proposal or declaring a plan for something. The writer is directly proposing or recommending an action for women ringers.

Therefore, the best indexed sense for "suggested" 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: back
Target surface form: back
Context:
"Right now, we're lucky if after five years we keep one new ringer out of 10, "he adds. One bright sign is that a growing number of women have entered the once male-dominated field; more than a third of the ringers today are women. They are not accepted everywhere, however. The oldest bell-ringing group in the country, the Ancient Society of College Youths, founded in 1637, remains male-only, a fact that's particularly galling to women because the group is the sole source of ringers for Britain's most prestigious churches, St. Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey. This being Britain, no woman has filed an equal-opportunity suit, but the extent of the problem surfaced this summer in a series of letters to "The Ringing World, "a weekly newspaper for ringers. One writer, signing his letter as "Red-blooded, balanced male, "remarked on the "frequency of women fainting in peals, "and suggested that they "settle <t>back</t> into their traditional role of making tea at meetings. "In the torrent of replies that followed, one woman ringer from Solihull observed that "the average male ringer leaves quite a lot to be desired: badly dressed, decorated with acne and a large beer-belly, frequently unwashed and unbearably flatulent in peals. "

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=back%4:02:04:: | definition=in or to or toward a former location | examples=she went back to her parents' house
2. sense_key=back%4:02:00:: | definition=at or to or toward the back or rear | synonyms=backward, backwards, rearward, rearwards | examples=he moved back; tripped when he stepped backward
3. sense_key=back%4:02:05:: | definition=in or to or toward an original condition | examples=he went back to sleep
4. sense_key=back%4:02:01:: | definition=in or to or toward a past time | synonyms=backward | examples=set the clocks back an hour; never look back
5. sense_key=back%4:02:06:: | definition=in reply | examples=he wrote back three days later
6. sense_key=back%4:02:03:: | definition=in repayment or retaliation | examples=we paid back everything we had borrowed; he hit me and I hit him back

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 "back" in the given context, let's analyze the sentence and the provided candidate senses.

The sentence is: "and suggested that they 'settle back into their traditional role of making tea at meetings."

Here, "settle back" is used idiomatically to mean returning to a previous or original state or condition. The phrase "settle back into their traditional role" implies that women should return to or resume their traditional role.

Let's examine the candidate senses:

1. sense_key=back%4:02:04:: | definition=in or to or toward a former location
2. sense_key=back%4:02:00:: | definition=at or to or toward the back or rear
3. sense_key=back%4:02:05:: | definition=in or to or toward an original condition
4. sense_key=back%4:02:01:: | definition=in or to or toward a past time
5. sense_key=back%4:02:06:: | definition=in reply
6. sense_key=back%4:02:03:: | definition=in repayment or retaliation

The phrase "settle back into" is most closely related to returning to an original or previous condition or state, which aligns with sense 3, "in or to or toward an original condition." The example given for this sense is "he went back to sleep," which illustrates returning to a previous state.

Therefore, the best indexed sense for "back" in the given context 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: traditional
Target surface form: traditional
Context:
"Right now, we're lucky if after five years we keep one new ringer out of 10, "he adds. One bright sign is that a growing number of women have entered the once male-dominated field; more than a third of the ringers today are women. They are not accepted everywhere, however. The oldest bell-ringing group in the country, the Ancient Society of College Youths, founded in 1637, remains male-only, a fact that's particularly galling to women because the group is the sole source of ringers for Britain's most prestigious churches, St. Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey. This being Britain, no woman has filed an equal-opportunity suit, but the extent of the problem surfaced this summer in a series of letters to "The Ringing World, "a weekly newspaper for ringers. One writer, signing his letter as "Red-blooded, balanced male, "remarked on the "frequency of women fainting in peals, "and suggested that they "settle back into their <t>traditional</t> role of making tea at meetings. "In the torrent of replies that followed, one woman ringer from Solihull observed that "the average male ringer leaves quite a lot to be desired: badly dressed, decorated with acne and a large beer-belly, frequently unwashed and unbearably flatulent in peals. "

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=traditional%3:00:00:: | definition=consisting of or derived from tradition | examples=traditional history; traditional morality
2. sense_key=traditional%5:00:00:orthodox:00 | definition=pertaining to time-honored orthodox doctrines | examples=the simple security of traditional assumptions has vanished

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 "traditional" in the given context, let's analyze the sentence and the provided candidate senses.

The sentence in question is: "...they 'settle back into their traditional role of making tea at meetings." Here, "traditional" is used to describe the role that women are expected to settle back into, which is making tea.

The first candidate sense is defined as "consisting of or derived from tradition" with examples like "traditional history" and "traditional morality." This sense implies something that is based on or continues from the past, often passed down through generations or established practices.

The second candidate sense is defined as "pertaining to time-honored orthodox doctrines" with an example that mentions "the simple security of traditional assumptions has vanished." This sense leans more towards something being related to or characteristic of established, orthodox beliefs or practices.

In the given context, the word "traditional" is used to imply a role that is considered conventional or expected based on past practices or stereotypes. The man suggesting that women "settle back into their traditional role of making tea" is implying that making tea is a role that has been associated with women in the past, aligning with the first sense.

The use of "traditional" here is not about orthodox doctrines but rather about a practice or expectation derived from the past. Thus, the best fit is the first sense, which is indexed as "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: role
Target surface form: role
Context:
"Right now, we're lucky if after five years we keep one new ringer out of 10, "he adds. One bright sign is that a growing number of women have entered the once male-dominated field; more than a third of the ringers today are women. They are not accepted everywhere, however. The oldest bell-ringing group in the country, the Ancient Society of College Youths, founded in 1637, remains male-only, a fact that's particularly galling to women because the group is the sole source of ringers for Britain's most prestigious churches, St. Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey. This being Britain, no woman has filed an equal-opportunity suit, but the extent of the problem surfaced this summer in a series of letters to "The Ringing World, "a weekly newspaper for ringers. One writer, signing his letter as "Red-blooded, balanced male, "remarked on the "frequency of women fainting in peals, "and suggested that they "settle back into their traditional <t>role</t> of making tea at meetings. "In the torrent of replies that followed, one woman ringer from Solihull observed that "the average male ringer leaves quite a lot to be desired: badly dressed, decorated with acne and a large beer-belly, frequently unwashed and unbearably flatulent in peals. "

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=role%1:04:00:: | definition=the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group | synonyms=function, office, part | examples=the function of a teacher; the government must do its part
2. sense_key=role%1:09:00:: | definition=an actor's portrayal of someone in a play | synonyms=character, theatrical role, part, persona | examples=she played the part of Desdemona
3. sense_key=role%1:07:00:: | definition=what something is used for | synonyms=function, purpose, use | examples=the function of an auger is to bore holes; ballet is beautiful but what use is it?
4. sense_key=role%1:04:01:: | definition=normal or customary activity of a person in a particular social setting | examples=what is your role on the team?

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 "role" in the given context, let's analyze the context and the provided candidate senses.

The context is about the traditional expectations of women's activities within a group of bell-ringers, specifically mentioning a suggestion that women "settle back into their traditional role of making tea at meetings." The discussion revolves around the societal roles and expectations of men and women within this particular group.

Let's examine the candidate senses:

1. **the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group** - This sense is related to the expected or assigned functions or duties of a person or group. The example "the government must do its part" suggests a similar context of expected duties or responsibilities.

2. **an actor's portrayal of someone in a play** - This sense is related to theatrical performances, which doesn't fit the context of bell-ringing and societal roles.

3. **what something is used for** - This sense is more about the purpose or use of something, not directly related to the activities or expectations of a person or group.

4. **normal or customary activity of a person in a particular social setting** - This sense is about the typical activities or behaviors expected or observed in a specific social context.

The sentence "settle back into their traditional role of making tea at meetings" implies a discussion about the expected or customary activities of women within the bell-ringing group. The term "role" here refers to the expected or traditional activity or function that women are supposed to perform.

Both senses 1 and 4 seem relevant because they relate to the expected activities or functions of a person or group. However, sense 1 is broader and encompasses the idea of "the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group," which includes the context of expected duties or responsibilities. Sense 4 is more specific to "normal or customary activity of a person in a particular social setting," which also fits the context.

Upon closer inspection, the context suggests that "role" refers to the expected or traditional activity (making tea) that is associated with or expected of women in this particular social setting (the bell-ringing meetings). While both senses 1 and 4 could fit, sense 1 is more directly related to the "expected or assigned functions or duties" which aligns with the idea of a "traditional role."

Therefore, the best indexed sense for "role" in this context 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: make
Target surface form: making
Context:
"Right now, we're lucky if after five years we keep one new ringer out of 10, "he adds. One bright sign is that a growing number of women have entered the once male-dominated field; more than a third of the ringers today are women. They are not accepted everywhere, however. The oldest bell-ringing group in the country, the Ancient Society of College Youths, founded in 1637, remains male-only, a fact that's particularly galling to women because the group is the sole source of ringers for Britain's most prestigious churches, St. Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey. This being Britain, no woman has filed an equal-opportunity suit, but the extent of the problem surfaced this summer in a series of letters to "The Ringing World, "a weekly newspaper for ringers. One writer, signing his letter as "Red-blooded, balanced male, "remarked on the "frequency of women fainting in peals, "and suggested that they "settle back into their traditional role of <t>making</t> tea at meetings. "In the torrent of replies that followed, one woman ringer from Solihull observed that "the average male ringer leaves quite a lot to be desired: badly dressed, decorated with acne and a large beer-belly, frequently unwashed and unbearably flatulent in peals. "

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=make%2:41:00:: | definition=engage in | synonyms=do | examples=make love, not war; make an effort
2. sense_key=make%2:30:00:: | definition=give certain properties to something | synonyms=get | examples=get someone mad; She made us look silly
3. sense_key=make%2:36:00:: | definition=make or cause to be or to become | synonyms=create | examples=make a mess in one's office; create a furor
4. sense_key=make%2:32:00:: | definition=cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner | synonyms=induce, stimulate, cause, have, get | examples=The ads induced me to buy a VCR; My children finally got me to buy a computer
5. sense_key=make%2:36:08:: | definition=give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally | synonyms=cause, do | examples=cause a commotion; make a stir
6. sense_key=make%2:36:01:: | definition=create or manufacture a man-made product | synonyms=produce, create | examples=We produce more cars than we can sell; The company has been making toys for two centuries
7. sense_key=make%2:31:00:: | definition=make, formulate, or derive in the mind | synonyms=draw | examples=I draw a line here; draw a conclusion
8. sense_key=make%2:36:15:: | definition=compel or make somebody or something to act in a certain way | examples=People cannot be made to integrate just by passing a law!; Heat makes you sweat
9. sense_key=make%2:36:09:: | definition=create by artistic means | synonyms=create | examples=create a poem; Schoenberg created twelve-tone music
10. sense_key=make%2:40:01:: | definition=earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages | synonyms=gain, take in, clear, earn, realize, realise | examples=How much do you make a month in your new job?; She earns a lot in her new job
11. sense_key=make%2:36:05:: | definition=create or design, often in a certain way | synonyms=do | examples=Do my room in blue; I did this piece in wood to express my love for the forest
12. sense_key=make%2:42:05:: | definition=to compose or represent: | synonyms=form, constitute | examples=This wall forms the background of the stage setting; The branches made a roof
13. sense_key=make%2:38:02:: | definition=reach a goal, e.g., | synonyms=reach, get to, progress to | examples=make the first team; We made it!
14. sense_key=make%2:42:00:: | definition=be or be capable of being changed or made into | examples=He makes a great host; He will make a fine father
15. sense_key=make%2:36:11:: | definition=make by shaping or bringing together constituents | examples=make a dress; make a cake
16. sense_key=make%2:36:12:: | definition=perform or carry out | examples=make a decision; make a move
17. sense_key=make%2:36:13:: | definition=make by combining materials and parts | synonyms=construct, build | examples=this little pig made his house out of straw; Some eccentric constructed an electric brassiere warmer
18. sense_key=make%2:30:15:: | definition=change from one form into another | examples=make water into wine; make lead into gold
19. sense_key=make%2:29:08:: | definition=act in a certain way so as to acquire | examples=make friends; make enemies
20. sense_key=make%2:41:03:: | definition=charge with a function; charge to be | synonyms=name, nominate | examples=She was named Head of the Committee; She was made president of the club
21. sense_key=make%2:40:02:: | definition=achieve a point or goal | synonyms=have, get | examples=Nicklaus had a 70; The Brazilian team got 4 goals
22. sense_key=make%2:38:00:: | definition=reach a destination, either real or abstract | synonyms=reach, attain, hit, arrive at, gain | examples=We hit Detroit by noon; The water reached the doorstep
23. sense_key=make%2:31:13:: | definition=institute, enact, or establish | synonyms=lay down, establish | examples=make laws
24. sense_key=make%2:41:13:: | definition=carry out or commit | examples=make a mistake; commit a faux-pas
25. sense_key=make%2:41:01:: | definition=form by assembling individuals or constituents | examples=Make a quorum
26. sense_key=make%2:36:04:: | definition=organize or be responsible for | synonyms=hold, throw, have, give | examples=hold a reception; have, throw, or make a party
27. sense_key=make%2:30:02:: | definition=put in order or neaten | synonyms=make up | examples=make the bed; make up a room
28. sense_key=make%2:38:05:: | definition=head into a specified direction | synonyms=take | examples=The escaped convict took to the hills; We made for the mountains
29. sense_key=make%2:29:00:: | definition=have a bowel movement | synonyms=stool, defecate, shit, take a shit, take a crap, ca-ca | examples=The dog had made in the flower beds
30. sense_key=make%2:42:09:: | definition=undergo fabrication or creation | examples=This wool makes into a nice sweater
31. sense_key=make%2:42:13:: | definition=be suitable for | examples=Wood makes good furniture
32. sense_key=make%2:42:12:: | definition=add up to | examples=four and four make eight
33. sense_key=make%2:42:11:: | definition=amount to | examples=This salary increase makes no difference to my standard of living
34. sense_key=make%2:42:15:: | definition=constitute the essence of | examples=Clothes make the man
35. sense_key=make%2:39:12:: | definition=appear to begin an activity | examples=He made to speak but said nothing in the end; She made as if to say hello to us
36. sense_key=make%2:38:10:: | definition=proceed along a path | synonyms=work | examples=work one's way through the crowd; make one's way into the forest
37. sense_key=make%2:38:15:: | definition=reach in time | examples=We barely made the plane
38. sense_key=make%2:36:10:: | definition=gather and light the materials for | examples=make a fire
39. sense_key=make%2:36:07:: | definition=prepare for eating by applying heat | synonyms=cook, fix, ready, prepare | examples=Cook me dinner, please; can you make me an omelette?
40. sense_key=make%2:35:13:: | definition=induce to have sex | synonyms=seduce, score | examples=Harry finally seduced Sally; Did you score last night?
41. sense_key=make%2:32:14:: | definition=assure the success of | examples=A good review by this critic will make your play!
42. sense_key=make%2:32:09:: | definition=represent fictitiously, as in a play, or pretend to be or act like | synonyms=pretend, make believe | examples=She makes like an actress
43. sense_key=make%2:31:10:: | definition=consider as being | examples=It wasn't the problem some people made it
44. sense_key=make%2:31:12:: | definition=calculate as being | examples=I make the height about 100 feet
45. sense_key=make%2:30:10:: | definition=cause to be enjoyable or pleasurable | examples=make my day
46. sense_key=make%2:30:14:: | definition=favor the development of | examples=Practice makes the winner
47. sense_key=make%2:30:12:: | definition=develop into | examples=He will make a splendid father!
48. sense_key=make%2:29:06:: | definition=behave in a certain way | examples=make merry
49. sense_key=make%2:29:01:: | definition=eliminate urine | synonyms=urinate, piddle, puddle, micturate, piss, pee | examples=Again, the cat had made on the expensive rug

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 "making" in the given context, let's analyze the sentence and the provided candidate senses.

The sentence is: "...suggested that they 'settle back into their traditional role of making tea at meetings."

Here, "making tea" is an idiomatic expression that means preparing tea for consumption. This involves applying heat to the tea or water, which is a common interpretation related to the verb "make" in the context of food or drink preparation.

Let's look at the candidate senses that could potentially fit this context:

- Sense 6: create or manufacture a man-made product. While tea is being prepared, it's not exactly manufactured in the traditional sense.
- Sense 15: make by shaping or bringing together constituents. This could potentially apply, as making tea involves bringing together tea leaves and hot water.
- Sense 16: perform or carry out. This is too broad for the specific action of making tea.
- Sense 17: make by combining materials and parts. This is plausible as it involves combining tea leaves or tea bags with hot water.
- Sense 39: prepare for eating by applying heat. This sense directly relates to cooking or preparing food, which includes making tea.

Given the context, the most appropriate sense is related to preparing tea, which involves applying heat (to the water). The best fit among the provided senses is Sense 39, which is defined as "prepare for eating by applying heat" with synonyms like "cook, fix, ready, prepare." Although "make tea" doesn't directly involve eating, the action of making tea is closely related to the preparation of a beverage by applying heat, which aligns with the spirit of this sense.

Therefore, the best indexed sense for "making" in the given context is Sense 39.

{"sense_index": 39}


[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: tea
Target surface form: tea
Context:
"Right now, we're lucky if after five years we keep one new ringer out of 10, "he adds. One bright sign is that a growing number of women have entered the once male-dominated field; more than a third of the ringers today are women. They are not accepted everywhere, however. The oldest bell-ringing group in the country, the Ancient Society of College Youths, founded in 1637, remains male-only, a fact that's particularly galling to women because the group is the sole source of ringers for Britain's most prestigious churches, St. Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey. This being Britain, no woman has filed an equal-opportunity suit, but the extent of the problem surfaced this summer in a series of letters to "The Ringing World, "a weekly newspaper for ringers. One writer, signing his letter as "Red-blooded, balanced male, "remarked on the "frequency of women fainting in peals, "and suggested that they "settle back into their traditional role of making <t>tea</t> at meetings. "In the torrent of replies that followed, one woman ringer from Solihull observed that "the average male ringer leaves quite a lot to be desired: badly dressed, decorated with acne and a large beer-belly, frequently unwashed and unbearably flatulent in peals. "

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=tea%1:13:00:: | definition=a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water | examples=iced tea is a cooling drink
2. sense_key=tea%1:13:01:: | definition=a light midafternoon meal of tea and sandwiches or cakes | synonyms=afternoon tea, teatime | examples=an Englishman would interrupt a war to have his afternoon tea
3. sense_key=tea%1:20:00:: | definition=a tropical evergreen shrub or small tree extensively cultivated in e.g. China and Japan and India; source of tea leaves | synonyms=Camellia sinensis | examples=tea has fragrant white flowers
4. sense_key=tea%1:14:00:: | definition=a reception or party at which tea is served | examples=we met at the Dean's tea for newcomers
5. sense_key=tea%1:13:02:: | definition=dried leaves of the tea shrub; used to make tea | synonyms=tea leaf | examples=the store shelves held many different kinds of tea; they threw the tea into Boston harbor

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: meeting
Target surface form: meetings
Context:
"Right now, we're lucky if after five years we keep one new ringer out of 10, "he adds. One bright sign is that a growing number of women have entered the once male-dominated field; more than a third of the ringers today are women. They are not accepted everywhere, however. The oldest bell-ringing group in the country, the Ancient Society of College Youths, founded in 1637, remains male-only, a fact that's particularly galling to women because the group is the sole source of ringers for Britain's most prestigious churches, St. Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey. This being Britain, no woman has filed an equal-opportunity suit, but the extent of the problem surfaced this summer in a series of letters to "The Ringing World, "a weekly newspaper for ringers. One writer, signing his letter as "Red-blooded, balanced male, "remarked on the "frequency of women fainting in peals, "and suggested that they "settle back into their traditional role of making tea at <t>meetings</t>. "In the torrent of replies that followed, one woman ringer from Solihull observed that "the average male ringer leaves quite a lot to be desired: badly dressed, decorated with acne and a large beer-belly, frequently unwashed and unbearably flatulent in peals. "

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=meeting%1:14:00:: | definition=a formally arranged gathering | synonyms=group meeting | examples=next year the meeting will be in Chicago; the meeting elected a chairperson
2. sense_key=meeting%1:14:01:: | definition=a small informal social gathering | synonyms=get together | examples=there was an informal meeting in my living room
3. sense_key=meeting%1:11:00:: | definition=a casual or unexpected convergence | synonyms=encounter | examples=he still remembers their meeting in Paris; there was a brief encounter in the hallway
4. sense_key=meeting%1:04:00:: | definition=the social act of assembling for some common purpose | synonyms=coming together | examples=his meeting with the salesmen was the high point of his day
5. sense_key=meeting%1:04:02:: | definition=the act of joining together as one | synonyms=merging, coming together | examples=the merging of the two groups occurred quickly; there was no meeting of minds
6. sense_key=meeting%1:15:00:: | definition=a place where things merge or flow together (especially rivers) | synonyms=confluence | examples=Pittsburgh is located at the confluence of the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers

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 "meetings" in the given context, let's analyze the provided information step by step.

1. **Context Analysis**: The passage discusses bell-ringing and the involvement of women in this traditionally male-dominated activity. It mentions a controversy surrounding the Ancient Society of College Youths being male-only and quotes a letter suggesting women should "settle back into their traditional role of making tea at meetings." This indicates that "meetings" refers to gatherings of bell-ringers.

2. **Understanding the Candidate Senses**:
   - **1. a formally arranged gathering**: This sense fits well with the context of organized groups like bell-ringing societies.
   - **2. a small informal social gathering**: While possible, the context doesn't strongly suggest that the meetings are informal or social in nature, though it doesn't rule it out either.
   - **3. a casual or unexpected convergence**: This doesn't fit well as the context implies organized gatherings.
   - **4. the social act of assembling for some common purpose**: This is a plausible sense as it refers to the act of people coming together, which could apply to bell-ringers meeting.
   - **5. the act of joining together as one**: This sense is more abstract and doesn't directly relate to the context of meetings or gatherings in the physical sense.
   - **6. a place where things merge or flow together**: This is not relevant to the context of gatherings or meetings of people.

3. **Choosing the Best Sense**:
   - The context clearly indicates that "meetings" refers to gatherings of bell-ringers, likely with some level of organization or purpose.
   - Sense 1 ("a formally arranged gathering") is a strong candidate because it aligns with the idea of organized groups meeting, and the example given ("next year the meeting will be in Chicago; the meeting elected a chairperson") suggests a level of formality or organization.
   - Sense 4 ("the social act of assembling for some common purpose") is also plausible as it captures the idea of people coming together, which is relevant to the context.

4. **Decision**:
   - Between the plausible senses (1 and 4), Sense 1 is more specific to the context of "meetings" as formally arranged gatherings, which is likely the case for a group like bell-ringers. The mention of a specific role ("making tea") at these meetings also suggests a level of organization.

Therefore, the best indexed sense for "meetings" in the given context 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: torrent
Target surface form: torrent
Context:
One bright sign is that a growing number of women have entered the once male-dominated field; more than a third of the ringers today are women. They are not accepted everywhere, however. The oldest bell-ringing group in the country, the Ancient Society of College Youths, founded in 1637, remains male-only, a fact that's particularly galling to women because the group is the sole source of ringers for Britain's most prestigious churches, St. Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey. This being Britain, no woman has filed an equal-opportunity suit, but the extent of the problem surfaced this summer in a series of letters to "The Ringing World, "a weekly newspaper for ringers. One writer, signing his letter as "Red-blooded, balanced male, "remarked on the "frequency of women fainting in peals, "and suggested that they "settle back into their traditional role of making tea at meetings. "In the <t>torrent</t> of replies that followed, one woman ringer from Solihull observed that "the average male ringer leaves quite a lot to be desired: badly dressed, decorated with acne and a large beer-belly, frequently unwashed and unbearably flatulent in peals. "Another women wrote from Sheffield to say that in her 60 years of ringing, "I have never known a lady to faint in the belfry.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=torrent%1:19:01:: | definition=a heavy rain | synonyms=downpour, cloudburst, deluge, waterspout, pelter, soaker
2. sense_key=torrent%1:11:00:: | definition=a violently fast stream of water (or other liquid) | synonyms=violent stream | examples=the houses were swept away in the torrent
3. sense_key=torrent%1:23:00:: | definition=an overwhelming number or amount | synonyms=flood, inundation, deluge | examples=a flood of requests; a torrent of abuse

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 "torrent" in the given context, let's analyze the sentence and the provided candidate senses.

The sentence is: "In the torrent of replies that followed, one woman ringer from Solihull observed that..."

Here, "torrent" is used metaphorically to describe a large number of replies.

1. The first sense defines "torrent" as "a heavy rain" with synonyms like "downpour, cloudburst, deluge, waterspout, pelter, soaker." This sense is literal and related to weather, which doesn't fit the context of replies.

2. The second sense defines it as "a violently fast stream of water (or other liquid)" with the synonym "violent stream." While this is a literal use related to a fast-moving body of water, it could be used metaphorically. However, the examples given ("the houses were swept away in the torrent") suggest a more literal or a very vivid metaphorical use related to a physical or tangible flow, which is not the case here.

3. The third sense defines "torrent" as "an overwhelming number or amount" with synonyms "flood, inundation, deluge." The examples provided ("a flood of requests; a torrent of abuse") illustrate its use in describing a large quantity of something abstract, like requests or abuse. This fits the context of describing a large number of replies.

Given the context and the examples, the use of "torrent" to describe "replies" aligns best with the third sense, which is about an overwhelming number or amount.

{"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: reply
Target surface form: replies
Context:
One bright sign is that a growing number of women have entered the once male-dominated field; more than a third of the ringers today are women. They are not accepted everywhere, however. The oldest bell-ringing group in the country, the Ancient Society of College Youths, founded in 1637, remains male-only, a fact that's particularly galling to women because the group is the sole source of ringers for Britain's most prestigious churches, St. Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey. This being Britain, no woman has filed an equal-opportunity suit, but the extent of the problem surfaced this summer in a series of letters to "The Ringing World, "a weekly newspaper for ringers. One writer, signing his letter as "Red-blooded, balanced male, "remarked on the "frequency of women fainting in peals, "and suggested that they "settle back into their traditional role of making tea at meetings. "In the torrent of <t>replies</t> that followed, one woman ringer from Solihull observed that "the average male ringer leaves quite a lot to be desired: badly dressed, decorated with acne and a large beer-belly, frequently unwashed and unbearably flatulent in peals. "Another women wrote from Sheffield to say that in her 60 years of ringing, "I have never known a lady to faint in the belfry.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=reply%1:10:01:: | definition=a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation | synonyms=answer, response | examples=I waited several days for his answer; he wrote replies to several of his critics
2. sense_key=reply%1:10:00:: | definition=the speech act of continuing a conversational exchange | synonyms=response | examples=he growled his reply

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 "replies" in the given context, let's analyze the provided information step by step.

1. **Context Analysis**: The passage discusses a controversy surrounding the participation of women in bell-ringing, a traditionally male-dominated field. A series of letters to "The Ringing World" newspaper is mentioned, where one writer made derogatory comments about women ringers, prompting a response from other readers.

2. **Target Word Context**: The target word "replies" is used in the phrase "In the torrent of replies that followed," indicating a response to the initial letter that made derogatory comments about women ringers.

3. **Candidate Senses Analysis**:
   - **Sense 1**: "a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation." The synonyms are "answer, response," and an example is given as "he wrote replies to several of his critics." This sense fits the context as the "replies" refer to written statements (letters to the editor) responding to the initial criticism or derogatory comment made by "Red-blooded, balanced male."
   - **Sense 2**: "the speech act of continuing a conversational exchange" with a synonym "response." The example given is "he growled his reply," indicating a verbal response.

4. **Choosing the Best Indexed Sense**:
   - The context clearly indicates that the "replies" are written responses (letters to the editor of "The Ringing World") rather than verbal responses.
   - The first sense specifically mentions "written" statements and provides an example that aligns with the context (writing replies to critics).
   - Therefore, the most appropriate sense for "replies" in this context is the first one.

5. **Returning the Answer**:
   - The first sense is indexed as "1".

Given the instructions, the response should be formatted as a JSON object indicating the chosen sense index.

{"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: follow
Target surface form: followed
Context:
One bright sign is that a growing number of women have entered the once male-dominated field; more than a third of the ringers today are women. They are not accepted everywhere, however. The oldest bell-ringing group in the country, the Ancient Society of College Youths, founded in 1637, remains male-only, a fact that's particularly galling to women because the group is the sole source of ringers for Britain's most prestigious churches, St. Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey. This being Britain, no woman has filed an equal-opportunity suit, but the extent of the problem surfaced this summer in a series of letters to "The Ringing World, "a weekly newspaper for ringers. One writer, signing his letter as "Red-blooded, balanced male, "remarked on the "frequency of women fainting in peals, "and suggested that they "settle back into their traditional role of making tea at meetings. "In the torrent of replies that <t>followed</t>, one woman ringer from Solihull observed that "the average male ringer leaves quite a lot to be desired: badly dressed, decorated with acne and a large beer-belly, frequently unwashed and unbearably flatulent in peals. "Another women wrote from Sheffield to say that in her 60 years of ringing, "I have never known a lady to faint in the belfry.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=follow%2:38:00:: | definition=to travel behind, go after, come after | examples=The ducklings followed their mother around the pond; Please follow the guide through the museum
2. sense_key=follow%2:42:00:: | definition=be later in time | synonyms=postdate | examples=Tuesday always follows Monday
3. sense_key=follow%2:42:05:: | definition=come as a logical consequence; follow logically | synonyms=fall out | examples=It follows that your assertion is false; the theorem falls out nicely
4. sense_key=follow%2:38:01:: | definition=travel along a certain course | synonyms=travel along | examples=follow the road; follow the trail
5. sense_key=follow%2:41:00:: | definition=act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes | synonyms=comply, abide by | examples=He complied with my instructions; You must comply or else!
6. sense_key=follow%2:42:01:: | definition=come after in time, as a result | synonyms=come after | examples=A terrible tsunami followed the earthquake
7. sense_key=follow%2:30:00:: | definition=behave in accordance or in agreement with | synonyms=conform to | examples=Follow a pattern; Follow my example
8. sense_key=follow%2:42:02:: | definition=be next | examples=Mary plays best, with John and Sue following
9. sense_key=follow%2:40:00:: | definition=choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans | synonyms=adopt, espouse | examples=She followed the feminist movement; The candidate espouses Republican ideals
10. sense_key=follow%2:42:03:: | definition=to bring something about at a later time than | examples=She followed dinner with a brandy; He followed his lecture with a question and answer period
11. sense_key=follow%2:36:00:: | definition=imitate in behavior; take as a model | synonyms=take after | examples=Teenagers follow their friends in everything
12. sense_key=follow%2:31:00:: | definition=follow, discover, or ascertain the course of development of something | synonyms=trace | examples=We must follow closely the economic development is Cuba; trace the student's progress
13. sense_key=follow%2:41:02:: | definition=follow with the eyes or the mind | synonyms=watch, observe, watch over, keep an eye on | examples=Keep an eye on the baby, please!; The world is watching Sarajevo
14. sense_key=follow%2:41:01:: | definition=be the successor (of) | synonyms=succeed, come after | examples=Carter followed Ford; Will Charles succeed to the throne?
15. sense_key=follow%2:36:01:: | definition=perform an accompaniment to | synonyms=play along, accompany | examples=The orchestra could barely follow the frequent pitch changes of the soprano
16. sense_key=follow%2:30:01:: | definition=keep informed | synonyms=keep up, keep abreast | examples=He kept up on his country's foreign policies
17. sense_key=follow%2:42:04:: | definition=to be the product or result | synonyms=come | examples=Melons come from a vine; Understanding comes from experience
18. sense_key=follow%2:41:10:: | definition=accept and follow the leadership or command or guidance of | examples=Let's follow our great helmsman!; She followed a guru for years
19. sense_key=follow%2:41:11:: | definition=adhere to or practice | examples=These people still follow the laws of their ancient religion
20. sense_key=follow%2:41:09:: | definition=work in a specific place, with a specific subject, or in a specific function | synonyms=be | examples=He is a herpetologist; She is our resident philosopher
21. sense_key=follow%2:39:13:: | definition=keep under surveillance | synonyms=surveil, survey | examples=The police had been following him for weeks but they could not prove his involvement in the bombing
22. sense_key=follow%2:38:13:: | definition=follow in or as if in pursuit | synonyms=pursue | examples=The police car pursued the suspected attacker; Her bad deed followed her and haunted her dreams all her life
23. sense_key=follow%2:31:14:: | definition=grasp the meaning | examples=Can you follow her argument?; When he lectures, I cannot follow
24. sense_key=follow%2:30:12:: | definition=keep to | synonyms=stick to, stick with | examples=Stick to your principles; stick to the diet

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: woman
Target surface form: woman
Context:
One bright sign is that a growing number of women have entered the once male-dominated field; more than a third of the ringers today are women. They are not accepted everywhere, however. The oldest bell-ringing group in the country, the Ancient Society of College Youths, founded in 1637, remains male-only, a fact that's particularly galling to women because the group is the sole source of ringers for Britain's most prestigious churches, St. Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey. This being Britain, no woman has filed an equal-opportunity suit, but the extent of the problem surfaced this summer in a series of letters to "The Ringing World, "a weekly newspaper for ringers. One writer, signing his letter as "Red-blooded, balanced male, "remarked on the "frequency of women fainting in peals, "and suggested that they "settle back into their traditional role of making tea at meetings. "In the torrent of replies that followed, one <t>woman</t> ringer from Solihull observed that "the average male ringer leaves quite a lot to be desired: badly dressed, decorated with acne and a large beer-belly, frequently unwashed and unbearably flatulent in peals. "Another women wrote from Sheffield to say that in her 60 years of ringing, "I have never known a lady to faint in the belfry.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=woman%1:18:00:: | definition=an adult female person (as opposed to a man) | synonyms=adult female | examples=the woman kept house while the man hunted
2. sense_key=woman%1:18:01:: | definition=a female person who plays a significant role (wife or mistress or girlfriend) in the life of a particular man | examples=he was faithful to his woman
3. sense_key=woman%1:18:02:: | definition=a human female employed to do housework | synonyms=charwoman, char, cleaning woman, cleaning lady | examples=the char will clean the carpet; I have a woman who comes in four hours a day while I write
4. sense_key=woman%1:14:00:: | definition=women as a class | synonyms=womanhood, fair sex | examples=it's an insult to American womanhood; woman is the glory of creation

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: ringer
Target surface form: ringer
Context:
One bright sign is that a growing number of women have entered the once male-dominated field; more than a third of the ringers today are women. They are not accepted everywhere, however. The oldest bell-ringing group in the country, the Ancient Society of College Youths, founded in 1637, remains male-only, a fact that's particularly galling to women because the group is the sole source of ringers for Britain's most prestigious churches, St. Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey. This being Britain, no woman has filed an equal-opportunity suit, but the extent of the problem surfaced this summer in a series of letters to "The Ringing World, "a weekly newspaper for ringers. One writer, signing his letter as "Red-blooded, balanced male, "remarked on the "frequency of women fainting in peals, "and suggested that they "settle back into their traditional role of making tea at meetings. "In the torrent of replies that followed, one woman <t>ringer</t> from Solihull observed that "the average male ringer leaves quite a lot to be desired: badly dressed, decorated with acne and a large beer-belly, frequently unwashed and unbearably flatulent in peals. "Another women wrote from Sheffield to say that in her 60 years of ringing, "I have never known a lady to faint in the belfry.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=ringer%1:18:02:: | definition=a person who rings church bells (as for summoning the congregation) | synonyms=toller, bell ringer
2. sense_key=ringer%1:18:01:: | definition=a person who is almost identical to another | synonyms=dead ringer, clone
3. sense_key=ringer%1:18:00:: | definition=a contestant entered in a competition under false pretenses
4. sense_key=ringer%1:04:00:: | definition=(horseshoes) the successful throw of a horseshoe or quoit so as to encircle a stake or peg

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 "ringer" in the given context, let's analyze the provided information step by step.

1. **Context Analysis**: The passage discusses women entering a traditionally male-dominated field related to bell ringing, specifically mentioning "bell-ringing group" and activities like ringing bells in churches such as St. Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey. The context revolves around the participation of women in this activity and the reactions they receive.

2. **Candidate Senses Analysis**:
   - **Sense 1**: "a person who rings church bells (as for summoning the congregation)". This sense directly relates to the context provided, as it mentions bell ringing and specific churches.
   - **Sense 2**: "a person who is almost identical to another". There's no indication in the context that the term "ringer" is used to describe someone as being identical to another person.
   - **Sense 3**: "a contestant entered in a competition under false pretenses". The passage doesn't discuss competitions or contestants, so this sense doesn't fit the context.
   - **Sense 4**: "(horseshoes) the successful throw of a horseshoe or quoit so as to encircle a stake or peg". The context is about bell ringing, not horseshoes or any related game, so this sense is not relevant.

3. **Choosing the Best Indexed Sense**:
   - The context is clearly about bell ringing and the people involved in it.
   - Sense 1 directly corresponds to this context, as it defines a "ringer" as a person who rings church bells.
   - The other senses do not match the context provided.

Given the analysis, the best indexed sense for "ringer" in the context is the one related to bell ringing.

{"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: observe
Target surface form: observed
Context:
One bright sign is that a growing number of women have entered the once male-dominated field; more than a third of the ringers today are women. They are not accepted everywhere, however. The oldest bell-ringing group in the country, the Ancient Society of College Youths, founded in 1637, remains male-only, a fact that's particularly galling to women because the group is the sole source of ringers for Britain's most prestigious churches, St. Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey. This being Britain, no woman has filed an equal-opportunity suit, but the extent of the problem surfaced this summer in a series of letters to "The Ringing World, "a weekly newspaper for ringers. One writer, signing his letter as "Red-blooded, balanced male, "remarked on the "frequency of women fainting in peals, "and suggested that they "settle back into their traditional role of making tea at meetings. "In the torrent of replies that followed, one woman ringer from Solihull <t>observed</t> that "the average male ringer leaves quite a lot to be desired: badly dressed, decorated with acne and a large beer-belly, frequently unwashed and unbearably flatulent in peals. "Another women wrote from Sheffield to say that in her 60 years of ringing, "I have never known a lady to faint in the belfry.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=observe%2:39:02:: | definition=discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of | synonyms=detect, find, discover, notice | examples=She detected high levels of lead in her drinking water; We found traces of lead in the paint
2. sense_key=observe%2:32:00:: | definition=make mention of | synonyms=note, mention, remark | examples=She observed that his presentation took up too much time; They noted that it was a fine day to go sailing
3. sense_key=observe%2:39:01:: | definition=observe with care or pay close attention to | synonyms=note, take note | examples=Take note of this chemical reaction
4. sense_key=observe%2:39:00:: | definition=watch attentively | examples=Please observe the reaction of these two chemicals
5. sense_key=observe%2:41:01:: | definition=show respect towards | synonyms=respect, honor, honour, abide by | examples=honor your parents!
6. sense_key=observe%2:41:02:: | definition=behave as expected during of holidays or rites | synonyms=celebrate, keep | examples=Keep the commandments; celebrate Christmas
7. sense_key=observe%2:41:00:: | definition=follow with the eyes or the mind | synonyms=watch, follow, watch over, keep an eye on | examples=Keep an eye on the baby, please!; The world is watching Sarajevo
8. sense_key=observe%2:31:00:: | definition=stick to correctly or closely | synonyms=keep, maintain | examples=The pianist kept time with the metronome; keep count
9. sense_key=observe%2:41:04:: | definition=conform one's action or practice to | synonyms=keep | examples=keep appointments; she never keeps her promises

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 "observed" in the given context, let's analyze the sentence and the provided candidate senses.

The sentence is: "One woman ringer from Solihull observed that 'the average male ringer leaves quite a lot to be desired: badly dressed, decorated with acne and a large beer-belly, frequently unwashed and unbearably flatulent in peals.'"

Here, the word "observed" is used to indicate that the woman ringer made a comment or remark about the average male ringer.

Let's examine the candidate senses:

1. Discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of - This doesn't fit as the sentence is not about discovering a fact but making a comment.
2. Make mention of - This sense fits as "observed" is used to mean making a remark or comment.
3. Observe with care or pay close attention to - While this involves attention, the context is more about making a statement.
4. Watch attentively - The context doesn't imply watching something attentively.
5. Show respect towards - This doesn't fit the context as the sentence is not about showing respect.
6. Behave as expected during holidays or rites - Not relevant to the context.
7. Follow with the eyes or the mind - Not directly relevant as it implies a continuous action of watching or monitoring.
8. Stick to correctly or closely - Not relevant to the context of making a comment.
9. Conform one's action or practice to - Not relevant as it is about following rules or practices.

The synonyms and examples provided for sense 2 ("make mention of") are "note, mention, remark" with examples like "She observed that his presentation took up too much time." This matches the usage in the given sentence, where "observed" means to make a remark or comment.

Therefore, the best indexed sense for "observed" in the given context is sense 2.

{"sense_index": 2}