[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: book
Target surface form: books
Context:
This time, it just got stronger and then the building started shaking violently up and down as though it were a child's toy block that was being tossed. 12:06 a.m. HRH: I was in the Berkeley Main library when it hit. Endless seconds wondering if those huge windows would buckle and shower us with glass. Only a few <t>books</t> fell in the reading room. Then the auto paint shop fire sent an evil-looking cloud of black smoke into the air.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=book%1:10:00:: | definition=a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together) | examples=I am reading a good book on economics
2. sense_key=book%1:06:00:: | definition=physical objects consisting of a number of pages bound together | synonyms=volume | examples=he used a large book as a doorstop
3. sense_key=book%1:10:02:: | definition=a compilation of the known facts regarding something or someone | synonyms=record, record book | examples=Al Smith used to say, `Let's look at the record'; his name is in all the record books
4. sense_key=book%1:10:01:: | definition=a written version of a play or other dramatic composition; used in preparing for a performance | synonyms=script, playscript
5. sense_key=book%1:21:00:: | definition=a record in which commercial accounts are recorded | synonyms=ledger, leger, account book, book of account | examples=they got a subpoena to examine our books
6. sense_key=book%1:14:01:: | definition=a collection of playing cards satisfying the rules of a card game
7. sense_key=book%1:14:00:: | definition=a collection of rules or prescribed standards on the basis of which decisions are made | synonyms=rule book | examples=they run things by the book around here
8. sense_key=book%1:10:05:: | definition=the sacred writings of Islam revealed by God to the prophet Muhammad during his life at Mecca and Medina | synonyms=Koran, Quran, al-Qur'an
9. sense_key=book%1:10:04:: | definition=the sacred writings of the Christian religions | synonyms=Bible, Christian Bible, Good Book, Holy Scripture, Holy Writ, Scripture | examples=he went to carry the Word to the heathen
10. sense_key=book%1:10:03:: | definition=a major division of a long written composition | examples=the book of Isaiah
11. sense_key=book%1:06:02:: | definition=a number of sheets (ticket or stamps etc.) bound together on one edge | examples=he bought a book of stamps

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

The context is describing a scene during an earthquake where the narrator is in the Berkeley Main library. The narrator mentions that "Only a few books fell in the reading room." This indicates that "books" refers to physical objects that could potentially fall.

Let's examine the candidate senses:

1. A written work or composition that has been published.
2. Physical objects consisting of a number of pages bound together.
3. A compilation of the known facts regarding something or someone.
4. A written version of a play or other dramatic composition.
5. A record in which commercial accounts are recorded.
6. A collection of playing cards satisfying the rules of a card game.
7. A collection of rules or prescribed standards on the basis of which decisions are made.
8. The sacred writings of Islam revealed by God to the prophet Muhammad.
9. The sacred writings of the Christian religions.
10. A major division of a long written composition.
11. A number of sheets (ticket or stamps etc.) bound together on one edge.

Given the context that the narrator is in a library and mentions books falling, the most relevant sense is related to physical objects that are found in a library and could fall during an earthquake.

Sense 1 refers to the content or the written work itself, not the physical object.
Sense 2 refers to physical objects consisting of a number of pages bound together, which fits the context as it describes books that could fall.
Sense 3 and other subsequent senses refer to more abstract or specific uses of the term "book" that do not directly relate to physical objects that could fall in a library.

Therefore, the best sense for "books" in this context is the one that describes physical objects, which is sense 2.

{"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: fall
Target surface form: fell
Context:
This time, it just got stronger and then the building started shaking violently up and down as though it were a child's toy block that was being tossed. 12:06 a.m. HRH: I was in the Berkeley Main library when it hit. Endless seconds wondering if those huge windows would buckle and shower us with glass. Only a few books <t>fell</t> in the reading room. Then the auto paint shop fire sent an evil-looking cloud of black smoke into the air.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=fall%2:38:03:: | definition=descend in free fall under the influence of gravity | examples=The branch fell from the tree; The unfortunate hiker fell into a crevasse
2. sense_key=fall%2:38:00:: | definition=move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way | synonyms=descend, go down, come down | examples=The temperature is going down; The barometer is falling
3. sense_key=fall%2:30:08:: | definition=pass suddenly and passively into a state of body or mind | examples=fall into a trap; She fell ill
4. sense_key=fall%2:42:03:: | definition=come under, be classified or included | synonyms=come | examples=fall into a category; This comes under a new heading
5. sense_key=fall%2:43:00:: | definition=fall from clouds | synonyms=precipitate, come down | examples=rain, snow and sleet were falling; Vesuvius precipitated its fiery, destructive rage on Herculaneum
6. sense_key=fall%2:41:02:: | definition=suffer defeat, failure, or ruin | examples=We must stand or fall; fall by the wayside
7. sense_key=fall%2:42:00:: | definition=die, as in battle or in a hunt | examples=Many soldiers fell at Verdun; Several deer have fallen to the same gun
8. sense_key=fall%2:42:04:: | definition=touch or seem as if touching visually or audibly | synonyms=shine, strike | examples=Light fell on her face; The sun shone on the fields
9. sense_key=fall%2:40:05:: | definition=be captured | examples=The cities fell to the enemy
10. sense_key=fall%2:30:00:: | definition=occur at a specified time or place | examples=Christmas falls on a Monday this year; The accent falls on the first syllable
11. sense_key=fall%2:30:06:: | definition=decrease in size, extent, or range | synonyms=decrease, diminish, lessen | examples=The amount of homework decreased towards the end of the semester; The cabin pressure fell dramatically
12. sense_key=fall%2:41:01:: | definition=yield to temptation or sin | examples=Adam and Eve fell
13. sense_key=fall%2:41:00:: | definition=lose office or power | examples=The government fell overnight; The Qing Dynasty fell with Sun Yat-sen
14. sense_key=fall%2:40:03:: | definition=to be given by assignment or distribution | examples=The most difficult task fell on the youngest member of the team; The onus fell on us
15. sense_key=fall%2:38:01:: | definition=move in a specified direction | examples=The line of men fall forward
16. sense_key=fall%2:42:02:: | definition=be due | examples=payments fall on the 1st of the month
17. sense_key=fall%2:41:15:: | definition=lose one's chastity | examples=a fallen woman
18. sense_key=fall%2:40:12:: | definition=to be given by right or inheritance | examples=The estate fell to the oldest daughter
19. sense_key=fall%2:40:09:: | definition=come into the possession of | synonyms=accrue | examples=The house accrued to the oldest son
20. sense_key=fall%2:40:08:: | definition=fall to somebody by assignment or lot | synonyms=light | examples=The task fell to me; It fell to me to notify the parents of the victims
21. sense_key=fall%2:40:13:: | definition=be inherited by | synonyms=return, pass, devolve | examples=The estate fell to my sister; The land returned to the family
22. sense_key=fall%2:38:11:: | definition=slope downward | examples=The hills around here fall towards the ocean
23. sense_key=fall%2:38:15:: | definition=lose an upright position suddenly | synonyms=fall down | examples=The vase fell over and the water spilled onto the table; Her hair fell across her forehead
24. sense_key=fall%2:38:14:: | definition=drop oneself to a lower or less erect position | examples=She fell back in her chair; He fell to his knees
25. sense_key=fall%2:35:00:: | definition=fall or flow in a certain way | synonyms=hang, flow | examples=This dress hangs well; Her long black hair flowed down her back
26. sense_key=fall%2:30:11:: | definition=assume a disappointed or sad expression | examples=Her face fell when she heard that she would be laid off; his crest fell
27. sense_key=fall%2:30:14:: | definition=be cast down | examples=his eyes fell
28. sense_key=fall%2:30:10:: | definition=come out; issue | examples=silly phrases fell from her mouth
29. sense_key=fall%2:30:09:: | definition=be born, used chiefly of lambs | examples=The lambs fell in the afternoon
30. sense_key=fall%2:30:12:: | definition=begin vigorously | examples=The prisoners fell to work right away
31. sense_key=fall%2:30:15:: | definition=go as if by falling | examples=Grief fell from our hearts
32. sense_key=fall%2:30:13:: | definition=come as if by falling | synonyms=descend, settle | examples=Night fell; Silence fell

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}.

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

[User]
Target lemma: paint
Target surface form: paint
Context:
12:06 a.m. HRH: I was in the Berkeley Main library when it hit. Endless seconds wondering if those huge windows would buckle and shower us with glass. Only a few books fell in the reading room. Then the auto <t>paint</t> shop fire sent an evil-looking cloud of black smoke into the air. 12:07 a.m.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=paint%1:06:00:: | definition=a substance used as a coating to protect or decorate a surface (especially a mixture of pigment suspended in a liquid); dries to form a hard coating | synonyms=pigment | examples=artists use `paint' and `pigment' interchangeably
2. sense_key=paint%1:15:00:: | definition=(basketball) a space (including the foul line) in front of the basket at each end of a basketball court; usually painted a different color from the rest of the court | synonyms=key | examples=he hit a jump shot from the top of the key; he dominates play in the paint
3. sense_key=paint%1:06:01:: | definition=makeup consisting of a pink or red powder applied to the cheeks | synonyms=rouge, blusher

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

The context is: "12:06 a.m. HRH: I was in the Berkeley Main library when it hit. Endless seconds wondering if those huge windows would buckle and shower us with glass. Only a few books fell in the reading room. Then the auto paint shop fire sent an evil-looking cloud of black smoke into the air. 12:07 a.m."

The sentence mentions "the auto paint shop fire," indicating that "paint" is related to an activity or place associated with applying paint to automobiles.

Let's examine the candidate senses:

1. The first sense refers to "a substance used as a coating to protect or decorate a surface (especially a mixture of pigment suspended in a liquid); dries to form a hard coating." The context implies a connection to the substance or the activity involving it, as "auto paint shop" is mentioned, suggesting the use of paint in this context.

2. The second sense is related to basketball, referring to "a space (including the foul line) in front of the basket at each end of a basketball court; usually painted a different color from the rest of the court." The context does not relate to basketball.

3. The third sense refers to "makeup consisting of a pink or red powder applied to the cheeks." The context does not relate to makeup.

Given the context of "auto paint shop fire," the most relevant sense is related to the substance used for coating or decorating surfaces, which is directly related to the activity implied by "auto paint shop."

Therefore, the best indexed sense for "paint" 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: shop
Target surface form: shop
Context:
12:06 a.m. HRH: I was in the Berkeley Main library when it hit. Endless seconds wondering if those huge windows would buckle and shower us with glass. Only a few books fell in the reading room. Then the auto paint <t>shop</t> fire sent an evil-looking cloud of black smoke into the air. 12:07 a.m.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=shop%1:06:00:: | definition=a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services | synonyms=store | examples=he bought it at a shop on Cape Cod
2. sense_key=shop%1:06:01:: | definition=small workplace where handcrafts or manufacturing are done | synonyms=workshop
3. sense_key=shop%1:04:00:: | definition=a course of instruction in a trade (as carpentry or electricity) | synonyms=shop class | examples=I built a birdhouse in shop

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

The context is: "12:06 a.m. HRH: I was in the Berkeley Main library when it hit. Endless seconds wondering if those huge windows would buckle and shower us with glass. Only a few books fell in the reading room. Then the auto paint shop fire sent an evil-looking cloud of black smoke into the air. 12:07 a.m."

Here, "shop" is used in the phrase "auto paint shop fire," indicating a location where some form of manufacturing or repair related to auto painting is taking place.

Let's examine the candidate senses:

1. The first sense defines "shop" as a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services, synonymous with "store." The example given is "he bought it at a shop on Cape Cod." While an auto paint shop could potentially sell goods, the context suggests that the focus is on the activity (painting) rather than retail sales.

2. The second sense defines "shop" as a small workplace where handcrafts or manufacturing are done, synonymous with "workshop." Given that the context involves an "auto paint shop fire," this sense fits well because an auto paint shop is a place where work, specifically painting, is done on automobiles.

3. The third sense defines "shop" as a course of instruction in a trade, synonymous with "shop class." The example provided is "I built a birdhouse in shop." This sense does not fit the context because the text refers to a fire at an "auto paint shop," not a class or instructional setting.

Considering the context and the definitions, the "auto paint shop" is most likely referring to a workplace where auto painting is done, which aligns with the second sense.

Therefore, the best indexed sense for "shop" in the given context is the second sense.

{"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: fire
Target surface form: fire
Context:
12:06 a.m. HRH: I was in the Berkeley Main library when it hit. Endless seconds wondering if those huge windows would buckle and shower us with glass. Only a few books fell in the reading room. Then the auto paint shop <t>fire</t> sent an evil-looking cloud of black smoke into the air. 12:07 a.m.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=fire%1:11:00:: | definition=the event of something burning (often destructive) | examples=they lost everything in the fire
2. sense_key=fire%1:04:00:: | definition=the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy | synonyms=firing | examples=hold your fire until you can see the whites of their eyes; they retreated in the face of withering enemy fire
3. sense_key=fire%1:22:00:: | definition=the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke | synonyms=flame, flaming | examples=fire was one of our ancestors' first discoveries
4. sense_key=fire%1:06:00:: | definition=a fireplace in which a relatively small fire is burning | examples=they sat by the fire and talked
5. sense_key=fire%1:27:01:: | definition=once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles)
6. sense_key=fire%1:12:00:: | definition=feelings of great warmth and intensity | synonyms=ardor, ardour, fervor, fervour, fervency, fervidness | examples=he spoke with great ardor
7. sense_key=fire%1:27:00:: | definition=fuel that is burning and is used as a means for cooking | examples=put the kettle on the fire; barbecue over an open fire
8. sense_key=fire%1:11:01:: | definition=a severe trial | examples=he went through fire and damnation
9. sense_key=fire%1:10:00:: | definition=intense adverse criticism | synonyms=attack, flak, flack, blast | examples=Clinton directed his fire at the Republican Party; the government has come under attack

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: send
Target surface form: sent
Context:
12:06 a.m. HRH: I was in the Berkeley Main library when it hit. Endless seconds wondering if those huge windows would buckle and shower us with glass. Only a few books fell in the reading room. Then the auto paint shop fire <t>sent</t> an evil-looking cloud of black smoke into the air. 12:07 a.m.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=send%2:38:01:: | definition=cause to go somewhere | synonyms=direct | examples=The explosion sent the car flying in the air; She sent her children to camp
2. sense_key=send%2:35:00:: | definition=to cause or order to be taken, directed, or transmitted to another place | synonyms=send out | examples=He had sent the dispatches downtown to the proper people and had slept
3. sense_key=send%2:32:00:: | definition=cause to be directed or transmitted to another place | synonyms=mail, post | examples=send me your latest results; I'll mail you the paper when it's written
4. sense_key=send%2:38:00:: | definition=transport commercially | synonyms=transport, ship
5. sense_key=send%2:33:00:: | definition=assign to a station | synonyms=station, post, place
6. sense_key=send%2:32:02:: | definition=transfer | synonyms=get off, send off | examples=The spy sent the classified information off to Russia
7. sense_key=send%2:40:00:: | definition=cause to be admitted; of persons to an institution | synonyms=commit, institutionalize, institutionalise, charge | examples=After the second episode, she had to be committed; he was committed to prison
8. sense_key=send%2:32:03:: | definition=broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television | synonyms=air, broadcast, beam, transmit | examples=We cannot air this X-rated song

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

The sentence is: "Then the auto paint shop fire sent an evil-looking cloud of black smoke into the air."

Here, "sent" is used to describe the action of the fire causing the cloud of black smoke to move into the air. This involves causing something (the cloud of smoke) to go or be directed somewhere (into the air).

Let's examine the candidate senses:

1. **cause to go somewhere** - This sense fits as it involves causing the cloud of smoke to go into the air. The example "The explosion sent the car flying in the air" is similar in that an event (explosion/fire) causes something to move or be directed somewhere.

2. **to cause or order to be taken, directed, or transmitted to another place** - While this could potentially fit, it often implies a more deliberate action or the involvement of an intermediary.

3. **cause to be directed or transmitted to another place** - This is a plausible sense as it involves the transmission or direction of something (in this case, smoke) to another location.

4. **transport commercially** - This doesn't fit as there's no commercial transportation involved.

5. **assign to a station** - This doesn't apply as there's no assignment to a specific station or location in the context provided.

6. **transfer** - While this could be considered, it's more general and often used in contexts involving the movement of information or objects from one place to another, sometimes with a connotation of it being done deliberately or through a medium.

7. **cause to be admitted; of persons to an institution** - This doesn't fit the context as it involves institutionalization or commitment, not relevant here.

8. **broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television** - This doesn't apply directly as the context is about physical smoke being sent into the air, not broadcasting.

Given the context and the examples, the most fitting sense is **1. cause to go somewhere**. The action of the fire causing the cloud of smoke to be directed into the air aligns with this definition. The synonym "direct" and the example "The explosion sent the car flying in the air" support this interpretation.

Therefore, the best indexed sense for "sent" in the given 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: cloud
Target surface form: cloud
Context:
12:06 a.m. HRH: I was in the Berkeley Main library when it hit. Endless seconds wondering if those huge windows would buckle and shower us with glass. Only a few books fell in the reading room. Then the auto paint shop fire sent an evil-looking <t>cloud</t> of black smoke into the air. 12:07 a.m.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=cloud%1:19:01:: | definition=any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
2. sense_key=cloud%1:17:00:: | definition=a visible mass of water or ice particles suspended at a considerable altitude
3. sense_key=cloud%1:26:01:: | definition=out of touch with reality | examples=his head was in the clouds
4. sense_key=cloud%1:26:02:: | definition=a cause of worry or gloom or trouble | examples=the only cloud on the horizon was the possibility of dissent by the French
5. sense_key=cloud%1:26:00:: | definition=suspicion affecting your reputation | examples=after that mistake he was under a cloud
6. sense_key=cloud%1:14:00:: | definition=a group of many things in the air or on the ground | synonyms=swarm | examples=a swarm of insects obscured the light; clouds of blossoms

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

1. **Context Analysis**: The sentence describes a scene during an earthquake where the narrator is in the Berkeley Main library. The event triggers an "auto paint shop fire" that sends "an evil-looking cloud of black smoke into the air." The context clearly indicates a physical phenomenon related to a fire.

2. **Understanding the Candidate Senses**:
   - **1. any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible**: This definition directly relates to visible accumulations of particles or gases, which could be related to the smoke from the fire.
   - **2. a visible mass of water or ice particles suspended at a considerable altitude**: This refers to clouds as understood in meteorology, which doesn't directly relate to smoke from a fire.
   - **3. out of touch with reality**: This is a metaphorical or idiomatic expression unrelated to the physical context provided.
   - **4. a cause of worry or gloom or trouble**: Another metaphorical use indicating a problem or concern, not directly related to a physical entity like smoke.
   - **5. suspicion affecting your reputation**: This sense is also metaphorical, indicating a negative impact on someone's reputation, not relevant to the physical description.
   - **6. a group of many things in the air or on the ground**: This could potentially apply to a collection of particles or objects, like smoke or insects.

3. **Relating the Context to the Candidate Senses**:
   - The context mentions "an evil-looking cloud of black smoke," directly indicating a visible collection of particles (smoke) resulting from a fire. This aligns closely with **sense 1: any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible**.
   - The description of "black smoke" fits the definition of a collection of particles (smoke) being visible.

4. **Choosing the Best Indexed Sense**:
   - Based on the context and the definitions provided, **sense 1** is the most appropriate as it directly relates to a visible collection of particles (smoke) or gases.

5. **Returning the Answer in the Required Format**:
   - The best indexed sense is **1**.

{"sense_index": 1}


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

[User]
Target lemma: black
Target surface form: black
Context:
12:06 a.m. HRH: I was in the Berkeley Main library when it hit. Endless seconds wondering if those huge windows would buckle and shower us with glass. Only a few books fell in the reading room. Then the auto paint shop fire sent an evil-looking cloud of <t>black</t> smoke into the air. 12:07 a.m.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=black%3:00:01:: | definition=being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light | examples=black leather jackets; as black as coal
2. sense_key=black%3:00:02:: | definition=of or belonging to a racial group having dark skin especially of sub-Saharan African origin; - Martin Luther King Jr. | examples=a great people--a black people--...injected new meaning and dignity into the veins of civilization
3. sense_key=black%5:00:00:angry:00 | definition=marked by anger or resentment or hostility | examples=black looks; black words
4. sense_key=black%5:00:00:hopeless:00 | definition=offering little or no hope; ; ; - J.M.Synge | synonyms=bleak, dim | examples=the future looked black; prospects were bleak
5. sense_key=black%5:00:00:evil:00 | definition=stemming from evil characteristics or forces; wicked or dishonorable; ; ; ; ; ; ; -Thomas Hardy | synonyms=dark, sinister | examples=black deeds; a black lie
6. sense_key=black%5:00:00:unfortunate:00 | definition=(of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin; ; ; ; - Charles Darwin; - Douglas MacArthur | synonyms=calamitous, disastrous, fatal, fateful | examples=the stock market crashed on Black Friday; a calamitous defeat
7. sense_key=black%5:00:00:colored:00 | definition=(of the face) made black especially as with suffused blood | synonyms=blackened | examples=a face black with fury
8. sense_key=black%5:00:00:dark:01 | definition=extremely dark | synonyms=pitch-black, pitch-dark | examples=a black moonless night; through the pitch-black woods
9. sense_key=black%5:00:00:sarcastic:00 | definition=harshly ironic or sinister | synonyms=grim, mordant | examples=black humor; a grim joke
10. sense_key=black%5:00:00:covert:00 | definition=(of intelligence operations) deliberately misleading | examples=black propaganda
11. sense_key=black%5:00:00:illegal:00 | definition=distributed or sold illicitly | synonyms=bootleg, black-market, contraband, smuggled | examples=the black economy pays no taxes
12. sense_key=black%5:00:00:dishonorable:00 | definition=(used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame; - Rachel Carson | synonyms=disgraceful, ignominious, inglorious, opprobrious, shameful | examples=Man...has written one of his blackest records as a destroyer on the oceanic islands; an ignominious retreat
13. sense_key=black%5:00:00:undiluted:00 | definition=(of coffee) without cream or sugar
14. sense_key=black%5:00:00:dirty:01 | definition=soiled with dirt or soot | synonyms=smutty | examples=with feet black from playing outdoors; his shirt was black within an hour

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

The context is: "12:06 a.m. HRH: I was in the Berkeley Main library when it hit. Endless seconds wondering if those huge windows would buckle and shower us with glass. Only a few books fell in the reading room. Then the auto paint shop fire sent an evil-looking cloud of black smoke into the air. 12:07 a.m."

The sentence describes a scene where a significant event (likely an earthquake, given the mention of windows buckling and books falling) occurs, and subsequently, a fire at an auto paint shop produces a cloud of black smoke.

Let's examine the candidate senses for "black":

1. **being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness** - This sense fits well with the description of smoke being black, as smoke from a fire, especially one involving materials like those in an auto paint shop, can appear black due to the presence of soot and other combustion products.

2. **of or belonging to a racial group having dark skin** - This sense is not relevant to the context of smoke or a fire.

3. **marked by anger or resentment or hostility** - While "evil-looking" could imply a negative emotion, "black" here is more directly related to the appearance of the smoke rather than an emotional state.

4. **offering little or no hope** - The context doesn't directly relate to hope or prospects.

5. **stemming from evil characteristics or forces; wicked or dishonorable** - The phrase "evil-looking cloud" might suggest this sense, but "black" primarily describes the smoke's appearance.

6. **having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences** - This doesn't directly apply to the description of smoke.

7. **made black especially as with suffused blood** - Not relevant to the context of smoke.

8. **extremely dark** - This could apply, as "black" smoke is very dark.

9. **harshly ironic or sinister** - "Black humor" or similar concepts aren't directly relevant here.

10. **deliberately misleading** - Not applicable to the description of smoke.

11. **distributed or sold illicitly** - Not relevant.

12. **deserving or bringing disgrace or shame** - Not directly relevant to the description of smoke.

13. **without cream or sugar** - This refers to coffee and is not relevant.

14. **soiled with dirt or soot** - While related to being dirty or sooty, this sense is more about being made dirty rather than the inherent color or appearance of something like smoke.

Given the context, the most appropriate sense is the first one: "being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light." The smoke from the auto paint shop fire is described as "black," indicating its dark color, likely due to the combustion of materials that produce soot.

Therefore, the best indexed sense for "black" 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: smoke
Target surface form: smoke
Context:
12:06 a.m. HRH: I was in the Berkeley Main library when it hit. Endless seconds wondering if those huge windows would buckle and shower us with glass. Only a few books fell in the reading room. Then the auto paint shop fire sent an evil-looking cloud of black <t>smoke</t> into the air. 12:07 a.m.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=smoke%1:19:00:: | definition=a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas | synonyms=fume
2. sense_key=smoke%1:22:00:: | definition=a hot vapor containing fine particles of carbon being produced by combustion | synonyms=smoking | examples=the fire produced a tower of black smoke that could be seen for miles
3. sense_key=smoke%1:10:00:: | definition=an indication of some hidden activity | examples=with all that smoke there must be a fire somewhere
4. sense_key=smoke%1:07:00:: | definition=something with no concrete substance | examples=his dreams all turned to smoke; it was just smoke and mirrors
5. sense_key=smoke%1:06:00:: | definition=tobacco leaves that have been made into a cylinder | synonyms=roll of tobacco
6. sense_key=smoke%1:06:01:: | definition=street names for marijuana | synonyms=pot, grass, green goddess, dope, weed, gage
7. sense_key=smoke%1:04:00:: | definition=the act of smoking tobacco or other substances | synonyms=smoking | examples=he went outside for a smoke; smoking stinks
8. sense_key=smoke%1:04:02:: | definition=(baseball) a pitch thrown with maximum velocity | synonyms=fastball, heater, hummer, bullet | examples=he swung late on the fastball; he showed batters nothing but smoke

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

The context is: "12:06 a.m. HRH: I was in the Berkeley Main library when it hit. Endless seconds wondering if those huge windows would buckle and shower us with glass. Only a few books fell in the reading room. Then the auto paint shop fire sent an evil-looking cloud of black smoke into the air. 12:07 a.m."

The sentence mentions "the auto paint shop fire sent an evil-looking cloud of black smoke into the air." This indicates that the "smoke" is related to a fire and is visible in the air.

Let's examine the candidate senses:

1. A cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas. (fume)
2. A hot vapor containing fine particles of carbon being produced by combustion. (smoking)
   - Example: "the fire produced a tower of black smoke that could be seen for miles"
3. An indication of some hidden activity.
   - Example: "with all that smoke there must be a fire somewhere"
4. Something with no concrete substance.
   - Example: "his dreams all turned to smoke; it was just smoke and mirrors"
5. Tobacco leaves that have been made into a cylinder. (roll of tobacco)
6. Street names for marijuana. (pot, grass, green goddess, dope, weed, gage)
7. The act of smoking tobacco or other substances. (smoking)
   - Example: "he went outside for a smoke; smoking stinks"
8. (Baseball) a pitch thrown with maximum velocity. (fastball, heater, hummer, bullet)
   - Example: "he swung late on the fastball; he showed batters nothing but smoke"

The context directly relates to a fire ("the auto paint shop fire") producing "black smoke." The most relevant definition is related to the combustion and the visible cloud of smoke.

Sense 2 ("A hot vapor containing fine particles of carbon being produced by combustion") directly corresponds to the context, as it is related to a fire and matches the description of "black smoke" being produced.

Therefore, the best indexed sense for "smoke" in the given context is sense 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: air
Target surface form: air
Context:
12:06 a.m. HRH: I was in the Berkeley Main library when it hit. Endless seconds wondering if those huge windows would buckle and shower us with glass. Only a few books fell in the reading room. Then the auto paint shop fire sent an evil-looking cloud of black smoke into the <t>air</t>. 12:07 a.m.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=air%1:27:00:: | definition=a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of | examples=air pollution; a smell of chemicals in the air
2. sense_key=air%1:15:00:: | definition=the region above the ground | examples=her hand stopped in mid air; he threw the ball into the air
3. sense_key=air%1:07:00:: | definition=a distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing | synonyms=aura, atmosphere | examples=an air of mystery; the house had a neglected air
4. sense_key=air%1:19:00:: | definition=a slight wind (usually refreshing) | synonyms=breeze, zephyr, gentle wind | examples=the breeze was cooled by the lake; as he waited he could feel the air on his neck
5. sense_key=air%1:15:01:: | definition=the mass of air surrounding the Earth | synonyms=atmosphere | examples=there was great heat as the comet entered the atmosphere; it was exposed to the air
6. sense_key=air%1:27:01:: | definition=once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles)
7. sense_key=air%1:10:01:: | definition=a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence | synonyms=tune, melody, strain, melodic line, line, melodic phrase | examples=she was humming an air from Beethoven
8. sense_key=air%1:10:02:: | definition=medium for radio and television broadcasting | synonyms=airwave | examples=the program was on the air from 9 til midnight; the president used the airwaves to take his message to the people
9. sense_key=air%1:04:00:: | definition=travel via aircraft | synonyms=air travel, aviation | examples=air travel involves too much waiting in airports; if you've time to spare go by air

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

The context is: "Then the auto paint shop fire sent an evil-looking cloud of black smoke into the air."

1. The first sense refers to "a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of." While this sense is related to the general concept of air, the context here is more about the physical space into which the smoke is sent rather than the composition of air itself.

2. The second sense is "the region above the ground." This sense fits well because the sentence describes smoke being sent "into the air," implying the space above the ground or the surrounding environment.

3. The third sense refers to "a distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing," which doesn't directly relate to the physical act of smoke being released.

4. The fourth sense is "a slight wind (usually refreshing)," which is not directly relevant as the context doesn't describe the wind or its refreshing quality.

5. The fifth sense, "the mass of air surrounding the Earth," is a plausible interpretation since the smoke is being released into the atmosphere. However, it's somewhat broader than the immediate context suggests.

6. The sixth sense is an archaic concept of air as one of the four elements, which is not relevant to the modern context provided.

7. The seventh, eighth, and ninth senses relate to music, broadcasting, and air travel, respectively, none of which are relevant to the given context.

Given the context, the most appropriate sense is the second: "the region above the ground," as it directly relates to the action of smoke being sent into the space above the ground.

Therefore, the best indexed sense for "air" in the given context is: {"sense_index": 2}


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

[User]
Target lemma: fine
Target surface form: fine
Context:
Endless seconds wondering if those huge windows would buckle and shower us with glass. Only a few books fell in the reading room. Then the auto paint shop fire sent an evil-looking cloud of black smoke into the air. 12:07 a.m. ONEZIE: My younger daughter and I are <t>fine</t>. This building shook like hell and it kept getting stronger.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=fine%5:00:00:satisfactory:00 | definition=being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition | synonyms=all right, o.k., okay, hunky-dory | examples=an all-right movie; the passengers were shaken up but are all right
2. sense_key=fine%5:00:00:precise:00 | definition=minutely precise especially in differences in meaning | examples=a fine distinction
3. sense_key=fine%5:00:00:thin:01 | definition=thin in thickness or diameter | examples=a fine film of oil; fine hairs
4. sense_key=fine%5:00:00:elegant:00 | definition=characterized by elegance or refinement or accomplishment | examples=fine wine; looking fine in her Easter suit
5. sense_key=fine%3:00:00:: | definition=of textures that are smooth to the touch or substances consisting of relatively small particles | examples=wood with a fine grain; fine powdery snow
6. sense_key=fine%5:00:00:pure:02 | definition=free from impurities; having a high or specified degree of purity | examples=gold 21 carats fine

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: building
Target surface form: building
Context:
Only a few books fell in the reading room. Then the auto paint shop fire sent an evil-looking cloud of black smoke into the air. 12:07 a.m. ONEZIE: My younger daughter and I are fine. This <t>building</t> shook like hell and it kept getting stronger. Except for the gas tank at Hustead's Towing Service exploding and burning in downtown Berkeley, things here are quite peaceful.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=building%1:06:00:: | definition=a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place | synonyms=edifice | examples=there was a three-story building on the corner; it was an imposing edifice
2. sense_key=building%1:04:00:: | definition=the act of constructing something | synonyms=construction | examples=during the construction we had to take a detour; his hobby was the building of boats
3. sense_key=building%1:04:01:: | definition=the commercial activity involved in repairing old structures or constructing new ones | synonyms=construction | examples=their main business is home construction; workers in the building trades
4. sense_key=building%1:14:00:: | definition=the occupants of a building | examples=the entire building complained about the noise

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

1. **Context Analysis**: The sentence where the target word appears is: "This building shook like hell and it kept getting stronger." The context suggests that the speaker is referring to a structure that is experiencing some kind of disturbance, likely an earthquake given the shaking and the mention of other disturbances like an explosion and fire.

2. **Candidate Senses Analysis**:
   - **1. sense_key=building%1:06:00::**: This sense defines "building" as a structure with a roof and walls that stands more or less permanently in one place. The example given is "there was a three-story building on the corner; it was an imposing edifice." The synonym provided is "edifice." This sense fits the context as the speaker is likely referring to the structure they are in.
   - **2. sense_key=building%1:04:00::**: This defines "building" as the act of constructing something, with "construction" as a synonym. The examples include "during the construction we had to take a detour; his hobby was the building of boats." This sense doesn't fit the context because the sentence is not discussing the act of construction.
   - **3. sense_key=building%1:04:01::**: This sense refers to the commercial activity involved in repairing or constructing structures, again with "construction" as a synonym. Examples are "their main business is home construction; workers in the building trades." This sense is also not a good fit because the context is not about construction or repair activities.
   - **4. sense_key=building%1:14:00::**: This defines "building" as the occupants of a building. The example is "the entire building complained about the noise." While this sense is related to a building, it refers to the people inside it, not the structure itself.

3. **Choosing the Best Indexed Sense**:
   - The context clearly indicates that "building" refers to a physical structure that can shake, which aligns with sense **1. sense_key=building%1:06:00::**. The speaker is talking about their experience in a specific structure during a disturbance.
   - Senses 2 and 3 are related to the activity of construction or repair, which doesn't fit the context.
   - Sense 4 refers to the occupants, not the structure itself, which also doesn't fit.

4. **Conclusion**: The best indexed sense for "building" in the given context is the one that refers to a physical structure or edifice.

Therefore, the best indexed sense is: {"sense_index": 1}.


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

[User]
Target lemma: shake
Target surface form: shook
Context:
Only a few books fell in the reading room. Then the auto paint shop fire sent an evil-looking cloud of black smoke into the air. 12:07 a.m. ONEZIE: My younger daughter and I are fine. This building <t>shook</t> like hell and it kept getting stronger. Except for the gas tank at Hustead's Towing Service exploding and burning in downtown Berkeley, things here are quite peaceful.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=shake%2:38:00:: | definition=move or cause to move back and forth | synonyms=agitate | examples=The chemist shook the flask vigorously; My hands were shaking
2. sense_key=shake%2:29:00:: | definition=move with or as if with a tremor | synonyms=didder | examples=his hands shook
3. sense_key=shake%2:38:01:: | definition=shake or vibrate rapidly and intensively | synonyms=judder | examples=The old engine was juddering
4. sense_key=shake%2:38:02:: | definition=move back and forth or sideways | synonyms=rock, sway | examples=the ship was rocking; the tall building swayed
5. sense_key=shake%2:30:00:: | definition=undermine or cause to waver | examples=my faith has been shaken; The bad news shook her hopes
6. sense_key=shake%2:37:00:: | definition=stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of | synonyms=stimulate, shake up, excite, stir | examples=These stories shook the community; the civil war shook the country
7. sense_key=shake%2:38:04:: | definition=get rid of | synonyms=shake off, throw off, escape from | examples=I couldn't shake the car that was following me
8. sense_key=shake%2:30:01:: | definition=bring to a specified condition by or as if by shaking | examples=He was shaken from his dreams; shake the salt out of the salt shaker
9. sense_key=shake%2:32:00:: | definition=shake (a body part) to communicate a greeting, feeling, or cognitive state | examples=shake one's head; She shook her finger at the naughty students

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

The sentence is: "This building shook like hell and it kept getting stronger."

The context is describing an event where a building is experiencing a significant disturbance, likely due to an explosion or an earthquake, as indicated by the mention of a fire and an explosion at a nearby location.

Let's examine the candidate senses:

1. **move or cause to move back and forth** - This sense could apply as it describes a general motion that could be related to the disturbance.
2. **move with or as if with a tremor** - This is a possible interpretation, as "shook" could imply a tremor-like motion.
3. **shake or vibrate rapidly and intensively** - The use of "like hell" suggests a vigorous or intense action, which aligns with this sense.
4. **move back and forth or sideways** - This is a plausible interpretation, as it describes a type of motion that could be associated with the disturbance.
5. **undermine or cause to waver** - This sense is less likely as it is more related to abstract concepts like faith or hopes.
6. **stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of** - While the event is likely to have stirred emotions, the direct meaning of "shook" here is more related to the physical state of the building.
7. **get rid of** - This sense doesn't fit the context as "shook" is not used to mean getting rid of something.
8. **bring to a specified condition by or as if by shaking** - This is not directly applicable as there's no clear "specified condition" being brought about by the shaking.
9. **shake (a body part) to communicate a greeting, feeling, or cognitive state** - This sense is not relevant as "shook" refers to the state of the building, not a body part.

Given the context and the intensity implied by "like hell," the most suitable sense is **shake or vibrate rapidly and intensively** (sense_index = 3), as it best describes the intense physical disturbance experienced by the building.

{"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: like_hell
Target surface form: like hell
Context:
Only a few books fell in the reading room. Then the auto paint shop fire sent an evil-looking cloud of black smoke into the air. 12:07 a.m. ONEZIE: My younger daughter and I are fine. This building shook <t>like hell</t> and it kept getting stronger. Except for the gas tank at Hustead's Towing Service exploding and burning in downtown Berkeley, things here are quite peaceful.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=like_hell%4:02:00:: | definition=with great speed or effort or intensity | synonyms=like mad, like crazy, like sin, like thunder, like the devil | examples=drove like crazy; worked like hell to get the job done
2. sense_key=like_hell%4:02:01:: | definition=used ironically to indicate the opposite of what is stated | examples=says he'll help me? Like hell he will!

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

The sentence is: "This building shook like hell and it kept getting stronger."

Here, "like hell" is used to describe the intensity of the shaking of the building. The context suggests that the shaking was very intense, as it is associated with a significant event like an earthquake or explosion, indicated by the mention of an "auto paint shop fire" and a gas tank exploding.

Let's examine the candidate senses:

1. The first sense is defined as "with great speed or effort or intensity." The synonyms provided are "like mad," "like crazy," "like sin," "like thunder," and "like the devil." The examples given are "drove like crazy; worked like hell to get the job done." This sense aligns with the context, as "like hell" is used to convey that the building shook intensely.

2. The second sense is defined as "used ironically to indicate the opposite of what is stated." An example given is "says he'll help me? Like hell he will!" This sense is used to express irony or contradiction, typically in response to a statement that is doubted or negated.

Given the context, "like hell" is used to emphasize the intensity of the shaking, not to indicate irony or the opposite of what is stated. Therefore, it matches the first sense provided.

The best answer is: {"sense_index": 1}


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

[User]
Target lemma: keep
Target surface form: kept
Context:
Only a few books fell in the reading room. Then the auto paint shop fire sent an evil-looking cloud of black smoke into the air. 12:07 a.m. ONEZIE: My younger daughter and I are fine. This building shook like hell and it <t>kept</t> getting stronger. Except for the gas tank at Hustead's Towing Service exploding and burning in downtown Berkeley, things here are quite peaceful.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=keep%2:42:00:: | definition=keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., | synonyms=maintain, hold | examples=keep clean; hold in place
2. sense_key=keep%2:42:07:: | definition=continue a certain state, condition, or activity | synonyms=continue, go on, proceed, go along | examples=Keep on working!; We continued to work into the night
3. sense_key=keep%2:40:00:: | definition=retain possession of | synonyms=hold on | examples=Can I keep my old stuffed animals?; She kept her maiden name after she married
4. sense_key=keep%2:41:01:: | definition=stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state | synonyms=prevent | examples=We must prevent the cancer from spreading; His snoring kept me from falling asleep
5. sense_key=keep%2:41:03:: | definition=conform one's action or practice to | synonyms=observe | examples=keep appointments; she never keeps her promises
6. sense_key=keep%2:31:00:: | definition=stick to correctly or closely | synonyms=observe, maintain | examples=The pianist kept time with the metronome; keep count
7. sense_key=keep%2:40:01:: | definition=look after; be the keeper of; have charge of | examples=He keeps the shop when I am gone
8. sense_key=keep%2:32:00:: | definition=maintain by writing regular records | synonyms=maintain | examples=keep a diary; maintain a record
9. sense_key=keep%2:42:01:: | definition=supply with room and board | examples=He is keeping three women in the guest cottage; keep boarders
10. sense_key=keep%2:41:02:: | definition=allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature | synonyms=retain, continue, keep on | examples=We cannot continue several servants any longer; She retains a lawyer
11. sense_key=keep%2:34:00:: | definition=supply with necessities and support | synonyms=sustain, maintain | examples=She alone sustained her family; The money will sustain our good cause
12. sense_key=keep%2:42:03:: | definition=fail to spoil or rot | synonyms=stay fresh | examples=These potatoes keep for a long time
13. sense_key=keep%2:41:05:: | definition=behave as expected during of holidays or rites | synonyms=observe, celebrate | examples=Keep the commandments; celebrate Christmas
14. sense_key=keep%2:41:00:: | definition=keep under control; keep in check | synonyms=restrain, keep back, hold back | examples=suppress a smile; Keep your temper
15. sense_key=keep%2:42:02:: | definition=maintain in safety from injury, harm, or danger | synonyms=preserve | examples=May God keep you
16. sense_key=keep%2:42:12:: | definition=raise | examples=She keeps a few chickens in the yard; he keeps bees
17. sense_key=keep%2:40:09:: | definition=retain rights to | synonyms=keep open, hold open, save | examples=keep my job for me while I give birth; keep my seat, please
18. sense_key=keep%2:40:13:: | definition=store or keep customarily | examples=Where do you keep your gardening tools?
19. sense_key=keep%2:40:12:: | definition=have as a supply | examples=I always keep batteries in the freezer; keep food for a week in the pantry
20. sense_key=keep%2:40:10:: | definition=maintain for use and service | synonyms=maintain | examples=I keep a car in the countryside; She keeps an apartment in Paris for her shopping trips
21. sense_key=keep%2:35:10:: | definition=hold and prevent from leaving | examples=The student was kept after school
22. sense_key=keep%2:30:10:: | definition=prevent (food) from rotting | synonyms=preserve | examples=preserved meats; keep potatoes fresh

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

The sentence is: "This building shook like hell and it kept getting stronger."

Here, "kept" is used in the context of something continuing to happen or intensify, which is the shaking of the building getting stronger.

Let's examine the relevant candidate senses:

1. sense_key=keep%2:42:00:: | definition=keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., | synonyms=maintain, hold | examples=keep clean; hold in place
2. sense_key=keep%2:42:07:: | definition=continue a certain state, condition, or activity | synonyms=continue, go on, proceed, go along | examples=Keep on working!; We continued to work into the night

The usage of "kept" in the sentence aligns with continuing or maintaining a certain state or activity, which is getting stronger.

Sense 2 (sense_key=keep%2:42:07::) directly corresponds to this usage as it involves continuing a certain state or condition ("getting stronger").

Therefore, the best indexed sense for "kept" in this context is the one that matches the definition of continuing a certain state, condition, or activity.

{"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: get
Target surface form: getting
Context:
Only a few books fell in the reading room. Then the auto paint shop fire sent an evil-looking cloud of black smoke into the air. 12:07 a.m. ONEZIE: My younger daughter and I are fine. This building shook like hell and it kept <t>getting</t> stronger. Except for the gas tank at Hustead's Towing Service exploding and burning in downtown Berkeley, things here are quite peaceful.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=get%2:40:00:: | definition=come into the possession of something concrete or abstract | synonyms=acquire | examples=She got a lot of paintings from her uncle; They acquired a new pet
2. sense_key=get%2:30:00:: | definition=enter or assume a certain state or condition | synonyms=become, go | examples=He became annoyed when he heard the bad news; It must be getting more serious
3. sense_key=get%2:30:02:: | definition=cause to move; cause to be in a certain position or condition | synonyms=let, have | examples=He got his squad on the ball; This let me in for a big surprise
4. sense_key=get%2:30:03:: | definition=receive a specified treatment (abstract) | synonyms=receive, find, obtain, incur | examples=These aspects of civilization do not find expression or receive an interpretation; His movie received a good review
5. sense_key=get%2:38:00:: | definition=reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress | synonyms=arrive, come | examples=She arrived home at 7 o'clock; She didn't get to Chicago until after midnight
6. sense_key=get%2:35:03:: | definition=go or come after and bring or take back | synonyms=bring, convey, fetch | examples=Get me those books over there, please; Could you bring the wine?
7. sense_key=get%2:39:00:: | definition=go through (mental or physical states or experiences) | synonyms=experience, receive, have | examples=get an idea; experience vertigo
8. sense_key=get%2:33:00:: | definition=take vengeance on or get even | synonyms=pay back, pay off, fix | examples=We'll get them!; That'll fix him good!
9. sense_key=get%2:40:01:: | definition=achieve a point or goal | synonyms=have, make | examples=Nicklaus had a 70; The Brazilian team got 4 goals
10. sense_key=get%2:32:00:: | definition=cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner | synonyms=induce, stimulate, cause, have, make | examples=The ads induced me to buy a VCR; My children finally got me to buy a computer
11. sense_key=get%2:35:09:: | definition=succeed in catching or seizing, especially after a chase | synonyms=catch, capture | examples=We finally got the suspect; Did you catch the thief?
12. sense_key=get%2:29:01:: | definition=come to have or undergo a change of (physical features and attributes) | synonyms=grow, develop, produce, acquire | examples=He grew a beard; The patient developed abdominal pains
13. sense_key=get%2:29:00:: | definition=be stricken by an illness, fall victim to an illness | synonyms=contract, take | examples=He got AIDS; She came down with pneumonia
14. sense_key=get%2:32:03:: | definition=communicate with a place or person; establish communication with, as if by telephone | examples=Bill called this number and he got Mary; The operator couldn't get Kobe because of the earthquake
15. sense_key=get%2:30:01:: | definition=give certain properties to something | synonyms=make | examples=get someone mad; She made us look silly
16. sense_key=get%2:32:08:: | definition=move into a desired direction of discourse | synonyms=drive, aim | examples=What are you driving at?
17. sense_key=get%2:31:09:: | definition=grasp with the mind or develop an understanding of | synonyms=catch | examples=did you catch that allusion?; We caught something of his theory in the lecture
18. sense_key=get%2:35:00:: | definition=attract and fix | synonyms=catch, arrest | examples=His look caught her; She caught his eye
19. sense_key=get%2:35:10:: | definition=reach with a blow or hit in a particular spot | synonyms=catch | examples=the rock caught her in the back of the head; The blow got him in the back
20. sense_key=get%2:31:03:: | definition=reach by calculation | examples=What do you get when you add up these numbers?
21. sense_key=get%2:40:14:: | definition=acquire as a result of some effort or action | examples=You cannot get water out of a stone; Where did she get these news?
22. sense_key=get%2:40:13:: | definition=purchase | examples=What did you get at the toy store?
23. sense_key=get%2:39:13:: | definition=perceive by hearing | synonyms=catch | examples=I didn't catch your name; She didn't get his name when they met the first time
24. sense_key=get%2:39:09:: | definition=suffer from the receipt of | synonyms=catch | examples=She will catch hell for this behavior!
25. sense_key=get%2:39:14:: | definition=receive as a retribution or punishment | synonyms=receive | examples=He got 5 years in prison
26. sense_key=get%2:38:15:: | definition=leave immediately; used usually in the imperative form | synonyms=scram, buzz off, fuck off, bugger off | examples=Scram!
27. sense_key=get%2:38:12:: | definition=reach and board | examples=She got the bus just as it was leaving
28. sense_key=get%2:37:12:: | definition=irritate | synonyms=get under one's skin | examples=Her childish behavior really get to me; His lying really gets me
29. sense_key=get%2:37:11:: | definition=evoke an emotional response | examples=Brahms's `Requiem' gets me every time
30. sense_key=get%2:36:14:: | definition=apprehend and reproduce accurately | synonyms=catch | examples=She really caught the spirit of the place in her drawings; She got the mood just right in her photographs
31. sense_key=get%2:36:00:: | definition=earn or achieve a base by being walked by the pitcher | synonyms=draw | examples=He drew a base on balls
32. sense_key=get%2:35:12:: | definition=overcome or destroy | examples=The ice storm got my hibiscus; the cat got the goldfish
33. sense_key=get%2:31:10:: | definition=be a mystery or bewildering to | synonyms=perplex, vex, stick, puzzle, mystify, baffle | examples=This beats me!; Got me--I don't know the answer!
34. sense_key=get%2:30:12:: | definition=take the first step or steps in carrying out an action | synonyms=get down, begin, start out, start, set about, set out | examples=We began working at dawn; Who will start?
35. sense_key=get%2:29:11:: | definition=undergo (as of injuries and illnesses) | synonyms=suffer, sustain, have | examples=She suffered a fracture in the accident; He had an insulin shock after eating three candy bars
36. sense_key=get%2:29:08:: | definition=make children | synonyms=beget, engender, father, mother, sire, generate | examples=Abraham begot Isaac; Men often father children but don't recognize them

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: explode
Target surface form: exploding
Context:
Then the auto paint shop fire sent an evil-looking cloud of black smoke into the air. 12:07 a.m. ONEZIE: My younger daughter and I are fine. This building shook like hell and it kept getting stronger. Except for the gas tank at Hustead's Towing Service <t>exploding</t> and burning in downtown Berkeley, things here are quite peaceful. A lot of car alarms went off.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=explode%2:30:01:: | definition=cause to burst with a violent release of energy | synonyms=detonate, blow up, set off | examples=We exploded the nuclear bomb
2. sense_key=explode%2:30:00:: | definition=burst outward, usually with noise | synonyms=burst | examples=The champagne bottle exploded
3. sense_key=explode%2:31:00:: | definition=show a violent emotional reaction | examples=The boss exploded when he heard of the resignation of the secretary
4. sense_key=explode%2:30:03:: | definition=be unleashed; emerge with violence or noise | synonyms=burst forth, break loose | examples=His anger exploded
5. sense_key=explode%2:35:00:: | definition=destroy by exploding | examples=The enemy exploded the bridge
6. sense_key=explode%2:32:02:: | definition=cause to burst as a result of air pressure; of stop consonants like /p/, /t/, and /k/
7. sense_key=explode%2:32:00:: | definition=drive from the stage by noisy disapproval
8. sense_key=explode%2:31:01:: | definition=show (a theory or claim) to be baseless, or refute and make obsolete
9. sense_key=explode%2:30:04:: | definition=burst and release energy as through a violent chemical or physical reaction | synonyms=detonate, blow up | examples=the bomb detonated at noon; The Molotov cocktail exploded
10. sense_key=explode%2:30:02:: | definition=increase rapidly and in an uncontrolled manner | synonyms=irrupt | examples=The population of India is exploding; The island's rodent population irrupted

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

The context is: "Except for the gas tank at Hustead's Towing Service exploding and burning in downtown Berkeley, things here are quite peaceful."

The word "exploding" is used in the context of a gas tank "exploding and burning." This implies a violent release of energy, likely due to a chemical reaction or the buildup of pressure.

Let's examine the relevant candidate senses:

1. **cause to burst with a violent release of energy** - This sense involves causing something to explode, often implying an external agent.
2. **burst outward, usually with noise** - This sense describes the act of exploding without necessarily implying an external cause.
3. **burst and release energy as through a violent chemical or physical reaction** - This sense is similar to the second but emphasizes the release of energy through a reaction.

The sentence implies that the gas tank is undergoing a violent process ("exploding and burning"), which is most closely related to senses that involve a violent release of energy or bursting.

- Sense 1 ("cause to burst with a violent release of energy") implies an external cause, which is not explicitly mentioned in the sentence.
- Sense 2 ("burst outward, usually with noise") and Sense 9 ("burst and release energy as through a violent chemical or physical reaction") both could apply, as they describe the act of exploding. However, Sense 9 is more specific about the nature of the explosion (involving a violent chemical or physical reaction), which fits well with the context of a gas tank exploding.

Given the context and the descriptions, the most appropriate sense is Sense 9, as it accurately describes the process of a gas tank exploding due to a chemical reaction.

The best indexed sense for "exploding" in the given context corresponds to the definition "burst and release energy as through a violent chemical or physical reaction," which is Sense 9.

{"sense_index": 9}


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

[User]
Target lemma: burn
Target surface form: burning
Context:
Then the auto paint shop fire sent an evil-looking cloud of black smoke into the air. 12:07 a.m. ONEZIE: My younger daughter and I are fine. This building shook like hell and it kept getting stronger. Except for the gas tank at Hustead's Towing Service exploding and <t>burning</t> in downtown Berkeley, things here are quite peaceful. A lot of car alarms went off.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=burn%2:30:02:: | definition=destroy by fire | synonyms=fire, burn down | examples=They burned the house and his diaries
2. sense_key=burn%2:43:01:: | definition=shine intensely, as if with heat | synonyms=glow | examples=The coals were glowing in the dark; The candles were burning
3. sense_key=burn%2:30:00:: | definition=undergo combustion | synonyms=combust | examples=Maple wood burns well
4. sense_key=burn%2:39:00:: | definition=cause a sharp or stinging pain or discomfort | synonyms=bite, sting | examples=The sun burned his face
5. sense_key=burn%2:43:02:: | definition=cause to burn or combust | synonyms=combust | examples=The sun burned off the fog; We combust coal and other fossil fuels
6. sense_key=burn%2:37:00:: | definition=feel strong emotion, especially anger or passion | examples=She was burning with anger; He was burning to try out his new skies
7. sense_key=burn%2:30:01:: | definition=cause to undergo combustion | synonyms=incinerate | examples=burn garbage; The car burns only Diesel oil
8. sense_key=burn%2:41:00:: | definition=burn at the stake | examples=Witches were burned in Salem
9. sense_key=burn%2:40:01:: | definition=spend (significant amounts of money) | examples=He has money to burn
10. sense_key=burn%2:39:04:: | definition=feel hot or painful | examples=My eyes are burning
11. sense_key=burn%2:30:08:: | definition=burn, sear, or freeze (tissue) using a hot iron or electric current or a caustic agent | synonyms=cauterize, cauterise | examples=The surgeon cauterized the wart
12. sense_key=burn%2:29:00:: | definition=get a sunburn by overexposure to the sun | synonyms=sunburn
13. sense_key=burn%2:36:05:: | definition=create by duplicating data | synonyms=cut | examples=cut a disk; burn a CD
14. sense_key=burn%2:34:00:: | definition=use up (energy) | synonyms=burn off, burn up | examples=burn off calories through vigorous exercise
15. sense_key=burn%2:30:03:: | definition=burn with heat, fire, or radiation | examples=The iron burnt a hole in my dress

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

The context is: "Except for the gas tank at Hustead's Towing Service exploding and burning in downtown Berkeley, things here are quite peaceful."

The word "burning" is used here in relation to a gas tank exploding. The most relevant sense should relate to the action or state described by "burning" in this context.

Let's consider the candidate senses:

1. Destroy by fire - This could be a possible interpretation, but it doesn't directly match the context of a gas tank exploding and burning.
2. Shine intensely, as if with heat - This doesn't directly relate to the context of an explosion and fire.
3. Undergo combustion - This sense fits well as it directly relates to the process of burning, which is what happens when a gas tank explodes.
4. Cause a sharp or stinging pain or discomfort - Not directly relevant to the context.
5. Cause to burn or combust - While related, the subject of "burning" here is the gas tank, suggesting it is undergoing combustion rather than causing it.
6. Feel strong emotion - Not relevant to the context.
7. Cause to undergo combustion - Similar to sense 5, this implies an external agent causing the combustion, which isn't the focus here.
8. Burn at the stake - Not relevant.
9. Spend significant amounts of money - Not relevant.
10. Feel hot or painful - Not directly relevant.
11. Burn, sear, or freeze tissue - Not relevant to the context.
12. Get a sunburn - Not relevant.
13. Create by duplicating data - Not relevant.
14. Use up energy - Not relevant.
15. Burn with heat, fire, or radiation - While this could be considered, it's less specific to the process described than another option.

The most appropriate sense is "undergo combustion" because it directly describes the process of the gas tank burning after exploding.

{"sense_index": 3}


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

[User]
Target lemma: thing
Target surface form: things
Context:
Then the auto paint shop fire sent an evil-looking cloud of black smoke into the air. 12:07 a.m. ONEZIE: My younger daughter and I are fine. This building shook like hell and it kept getting stronger. Except for the gas tank at Hustead's Towing Service exploding and burning in downtown Berkeley, <t>things</t> here are quite peaceful. A lot of car alarms went off.

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

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

raw_output:
To determine the best indexed sense for the target word "things" in the given context, let's analyze the sentence and the provided candidate senses.

The context is: "Except for the gas tank at Hustead's Towing Service exploding and burning in downtown Berkeley, things here are quite peaceful."

The speaker is describing the situation they are experiencing, comparing it to another event (the gas tank exploding) and stating that despite that other event, their local situation ("here") is "quite peaceful." The term "things" refers to the overall state or circumstances of their location.

Let's consider the candidate senses:

1. A special situation - This could potentially fit, as "things" refers to the overall situation.
2. An action - The context doesn't directly imply an action.
3. A special abstraction - This is somewhat vague and not directly related to the context.
4. An artifact - "Things" here doesn't directly refer to objects or artifacts.
5. An event - While "things" could potentially refer to events, the context suggests a broader, more general state.
6. A vaguely specified concern - "Matters" or "affairs" could fit this context, as "things" is used to refer to the state of affairs or situation.
7. A statement regarded as an object - This doesn't fit the context.
8. An entity that is not named specifically - While "things" is general, it refers to the situation or state, not an unspecified entity.
9. Any attribute or quality considered as having its own existence - This doesn't directly fit the context.
10. A special objective - The context doesn't imply "things" is an objective.
11. A persistent illogical feeling of desire or aversion - This doesn't fit the context.
12. A separate and self-contained entity - "Things" here is more about the state or situation than separate entities.

Given the context and synonyms like "matter" and "affair," the best fit is sense 6, "a vaguely specified concern," as "things" refers to the overall state or situation, akin to "matters" or "affairs."

{"sense_index": 6}


[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: peaceful
Target surface form: peaceful
Context:
Then the auto paint shop fire sent an evil-looking cloud of black smoke into the air. 12:07 a.m. ONEZIE: My younger daughter and I are fine. This building shook like hell and it kept getting stronger. Except for the gas tank at Hustead's Towing Service exploding and burning in downtown Berkeley, things here are quite <t>peaceful</t>. A lot of car alarms went off.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=peaceful%3:00:00:: | definition=not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war | synonyms=peaceable | examples=a peaceful nation; peaceful times
2. sense_key=peaceful%5:00:00:nonviolent:00 | definition=peacefully resistant in response to injustice | synonyms=passive | examples=passive resistance

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

1. **Context Analysis**: The context describes a situation where there was a significant disturbance due to an auto paint shop fire and an earthquake ("This building shook like hell"), but the speaker's location is described as being "quite peaceful" except for a gas tank exploding at a different location ("Hustead's Towing Service") and car alarms going off. The speaker is contrasting their current situation with the disturbances caused by the earthquake and other incidents.

2. **Understanding the Target Word**: The word "peaceful" is used to describe the state of being at the speaker's location.

3. **Examining Candidate Senses**:
   - **Sense 1**: "not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war" with synonyms like "peaceable" and examples such as "a peaceful nation; peaceful times". This sense aligns with describing a state or condition free from disturbance or conflict.
   - **Sense 2**: "peacefully resistant in response to injustice" with synonyms like "passive" and examples like "passive resistance". This implies a more active stance of non-violence or resistance in the face of injustice.

4. **Applying Context to Candidate Senses**:
   - The context suggests that the speaker is describing their environment as relatively calm or undisturbed by the specific incidents of strife or turmoil (like the fire or the earthquake) that were happening elsewhere. The use of "quite peaceful" is to contrast their immediate experience with the more chaotic events happening in other locations.
   - The description fits well with the first sense, as it emphasizes the absence of disturbance ("not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war").

5. **Choosing the Best Indexed Sense**:
   - Given the context and the definitions, **Sense 1** is the most appropriate. The speaker is describing their location as being relatively free from the disturbances caused by the earthquake and other incidents, aligning with the definition of "peaceful" as not being disturbed by strife or turmoil.

6. **Returning the Answer in the Required Format**:
Since the provided candidate senses start indexing from 1, and Sense 1 is the chosen sense, the answer should reflect its 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: lot
Target surface form: lot
Context:
12:07 a.m. ONEZIE: My younger daughter and I are fine. This building shook like hell and it kept getting stronger. Except for the gas tank at Hustead's Towing Service exploding and burning in downtown Berkeley, things here are quite peaceful. A <t>lot</t> of car alarms went off. The cats are fine, although nervous.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=lot%1:23:00:: | definition=(often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent | synonyms=batch, deal, flock, good deal, great deal, hatful | examples=a batch of letters; a deal of trouble
2. sense_key=lot%1:15:00:: | definition=a parcel of land having fixed boundaries | examples=he bought a lot on the lake
3. sense_key=lot%1:14:00:: | definition=an unofficial association of people or groups | synonyms=set, circle, band | examples=the smart set goes there; they were an angry lot
4. sense_key=lot%1:26:00:: | definition=your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you) | synonyms=fortune, destiny, fate, luck, circumstances, portion | examples=whatever my fortune may be; deserved a better fate
5. sense_key=lot%1:06:00:: | definition=anything (straws or pebbles etc.) taken or chosen at random | synonyms=draw | examples=the luck of the draw; they drew lots for it
6. sense_key=lot%1:14:01:: | definition=any collection in its entirety | synonyms=bunch, caboodle | examples=she bought the whole caboodle
7. sense_key=lot%1:18:00:: | definition=(Old Testament) nephew of Abraham; God destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah but chose to spare Lot and his family who were told to flee without looking back at the destruction

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

The sentence is: "A lot of car alarms went off."

1. The first sense suggests that "lot" is used to indicate a large number or amount, often followed by "of." The synonyms include "batch, deal, flock, good deal, great deal, hatful," and an example is given as "a batch of letters; a deal of trouble." The context "A lot of car alarms went off" fits this description well, as it indicates a large number of car alarms.

2. The other senses do not fit the context as well as the first sense. Sense 2 refers to a parcel of land, which doesn't fit. Sense 3 refers to an unofficial association of people or groups, not applicable here. Sense 4 is about one's overall circumstances or condition in life, not relevant. Sense 5 is about choosing something at random, not the case here. Sense 6 refers to any collection in its entirety, which is not the exact usage. Sense 7 is a biblical reference, clearly not relevant to the context.

Given the context and the examples, the best fit for "lot" in "A lot of car alarms went off" is the first sense, which is about a large number or amount.

Therefore, the best indexed sense is 1.

{"sense_index": 1}


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

[User]
Target lemma: car
Target surface form: car
Context:
12:07 a.m. ONEZIE: My younger daughter and I are fine. This building shook like hell and it kept getting stronger. Except for the gas tank at Hustead's Towing Service exploding and burning in downtown Berkeley, things here are quite peaceful. A lot of <t>car</t> alarms went off. The cats are fine, although nervous.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=car%1:06:00:: | definition=a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine | synonyms=auto, automobile, machine, motorcar | examples=he needs a car to get to work
2. sense_key=car%1:06:01:: | definition=a wheeled vehicle adapted to the rails of railroad | synonyms=railcar, railway car, railroad car | examples=three cars had jumped the rails
3. sense_key=car%1:06:03:: | definition=the compartment that is suspended from an airship and that carries personnel and the cargo and the power plant | synonyms=gondola
4. sense_key=car%1:06:02:: | definition=where passengers ride up and down | synonyms=elevator car | examples=the car was on the top floor
5. sense_key=car%1:06:04:: | definition=a conveyance for passengers or freight on a cable railway | synonyms=cable car | examples=they took a cable car to the top of the mountain

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: alarm
Target surface form: alarms
Context:
12:07 a.m. ONEZIE: My younger daughter and I are fine. This building shook like hell and it kept getting stronger. Except for the gas tank at Hustead's Towing Service exploding and burning in downtown Berkeley, things here are quite peaceful. A lot of car <t>alarms</t> went off. The cats are fine, although nervous.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=alarm%1:12:00:: | definition=fear resulting from the awareness of danger | synonyms=dismay, consternation
2. sense_key=alarm%1:06:00:: | definition=a device that signals the occurrence of some undesirable event | synonyms=warning device, alarm system
3. sense_key=alarm%1:10:00:: | definition=an automatic signal (usually a sound) warning of danger | synonyms=alert, warning signal, alarum
4. sense_key=alarm%1:06:01:: | definition=a clock that wakes a sleeper at some preset time | synonyms=alarm clock

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

1. **Context Analysis**: The sentence mentions "A lot of car alarms went off." This indicates that "alarms" is related to devices associated with cars that make a noise when something undesirable happens, such as a break-in or a collision.

2. **Candidate Senses Analysis**:
   - **Sense 1**: Refers to "fear resulting from the awareness of danger." While fear or alarm in this sense could be a reaction to the event described, the phrase "car alarms" directly points to devices, not the emotional state.
   - **Sense 2**: Defines "alarm" as "a device that signals the occurrence of some undesirable event." The term "car alarms" fits well here, as these are devices that signal potential theft or damage to a vehicle.
   - **Sense 3**: Describes "an automatic signal (usually a sound) warning of danger." While this could apply to the noise made by car alarms, it's more about the signal itself rather than the device producing it.
   - **Sense 4**: Relates to "a clock that wakes a sleeper at some preset time," which is unrelated to the context of "car alarms."

3. **Choosing the Best Sense**:
   - The context clearly indicates that "alarms" refers to devices associated with cars.
   - **Sense 2** ("a device that signals the occurrence of some undesirable event") directly corresponds to the common understanding of "car alarms" as devices that signal potential theft or damage.
   - While **Sense 3** could be related because it refers to the signal (sound) made by these devices, the term "car alarms" more directly refers to the devices themselves.

4. **Conclusion**: The most appropriate sense for "alarms" in "A lot of car alarms went off" is **Sense 2**, as it directly refers to devices (car alarms) that signal undesirable events.

Therefore, the best indexed sense is 2.

{"sense_index": 2}