[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: team
Target surface form: team
Context:
Eidson and Pnini played a decisive role in the "yellows'" return to the light. More disadvantages Ivanovic's players, injured but far from dead, needed to run a couple of plays correctly before they could breathe, and that's when the machine gun Marza Teletovic arrived, with three almost consecutive three-pointers and the help of English and Ribas, he brought the scoreboard back to a reassuring lead (54-67), which the home team managed to narrow down at the end of the third quarter (57-67). The Alavas worked themselves to the bone in the last period, and English and San Emeterio (65-75) had already made it clear that they were not going to let anyone take away what they had earned during the first thirty minutes. However, Pnini and Eidson, the best on their team, did not give up and tried to keep their team alive from the three-point line (70-77). In spite of this, and with Splitter fouling out, Ivonic's <t>team</t> didn't rush, defended well, and, even though the Israelis came close at the last minute, the game was already won and victory escaped Tel Aviv for the first time in the season.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=team%1:14:00:: | definition=a cooperative unit (especially in sports) | synonyms=squad
2. sense_key=team%1:14:01:: | definition=two or more draft animals that work together to pull something

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

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

1. **Context Analysis**: The passage discusses a basketball game between two teams, mentioning players, strategies, and the outcome of the game. The term "team" is used multiple times to refer to the groups of players participating in the game.

2. **Candidate Senses**:
   - **1. sense_key=team%1:14:00::**: This sense defines "team" as a cooperative unit, especially in sports, with "squad" as a synonym.
   - **2. sense_key=team%1:14:01::**: This sense defines "team" as two or more draft animals that work together to pull something.

3. **Analysis**:
   - The context is about a basketball game, which falls under the category of sports.
   - The term "team" is used to refer to the groups of players.
   - The synonym provided for the first sense, "squad," is commonly used in sports to refer to a team.

4. **Conclusion**: Given that the context is about a basketball game and "team" refers to the groups of players participating in it, the most appropriate sense is the one related to a cooperative unit in sports.

5. **Indexed Sense**: The first sense provided corresponds to this definition.

Therefore, the best indexed sense for "team" in the given context is the first one.

{"sense_index": 1}


attempt_kind: initial

status: success

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

[User]
Target lemma: game
Target surface form: game
Context:
Eidson and Pnini played a decisive role in the "yellows'" return to the light. More disadvantages Ivanovic's players, injured but far from dead, needed to run a couple of plays correctly before they could breathe, and that's when the machine gun Marza Teletovic arrived, with three almost consecutive three-pointers and the help of English and Ribas, he brought the scoreboard back to a reassuring lead (54-67), which the home team managed to narrow down at the end of the third quarter (57-67). The Alavas worked themselves to the bone in the last period, and English and San Emeterio (65-75) had already made it clear that they were not going to let anyone take away what they had earned during the first thirty minutes. However, Pnini and Eidson, the best on their team, did not give up and tried to keep their team alive from the three-point line (70-77). In spite of this, and with Splitter fouling out, Ivonic's team didn't rush, defended well, and, even though the Israelis came close at the last minute, the <t>game</t> was already won and victory escaped Tel Aviv for the first time in the season.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=game%1:04:00:: | definition=a contest with rules to determine a winner | examples=you need four people to play this game
2. sense_key=game%1:04:03:: | definition=a single play of a sport or other contest | examples=the game lasted two hours
3. sense_key=game%1:04:01:: | definition=an amusement or pastime | examples=they played word games; he thought of his painting as a game that filled his empty time
4. sense_key=game%1:05:00:: | definition=animal hunted for food or sport
5. sense_key=game%1:28:00:: | definition=(tennis) a division of play during which one player serves
6. sense_key=game%1:23:00:: | definition=(games) the score at a particular point or the score needed to win | examples=the game is 6 all; he is serving for the game
7. sense_key=game%1:13:00:: | definition=the flesh of wild animals that is used for food
8. sense_key=game%1:09:00:: | definition=a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal) | synonyms=plot, secret plan | examples=they concocted a plot to discredit the governor; I saw through his little game from the start
9. sense_key=game%1:06:00:: | definition=the game equipment needed in order to play a particular game | examples=the child received several games for his birthday
10. sense_key=game%1:04:02:: | definition=your occupation or line of work | synonyms=biz | examples=he's in the plumbing game; she's in show biz
11. sense_key=game%1:04:04:: | definition=frivolous or trifling behavior | examples=for actors, memorizing lines is no game; for him, life is all fun and games

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

1. **Context Analysis**: The passage discusses a basketball game between two teams, detailing the events and strategies employed during the match. The final sentence mentions that the "game was already won," indicating the outcome of the contest.

2. **Understanding the Target Word**: The word "game" is used in the context of a competitive sports event.

3. **Examining Candidate Senses**:
   - **1. a contest with rules to determine a winner**: This definition is relevant as it describes a general category that includes sports contests like the one described.
   - **2. a single play of a sport or other contest**: This is directly related to the context, as the passage talks about a specific basketball match.
   - **3. an amusement or pastime**: While sports can be considered pastimes, this definition is broader and less specific to competitive events.
   - Other definitions (4 through 11) relate to different meanings of "game" that are not directly relevant to the context of a competitive sports event.

4. **Choosing the Best Indexed Sense**:
   - The context clearly refers to a specific basketball match, making **2. a single play of a sport or other contest** the most appropriate definition. The example "the game lasted two hours" further supports this choice, as it illustrates how "game" can refer to a single instance of a sport or contest.
   - Sense **1. a contest with rules to determine a winner** is also relevant but is more general, as it defines the category of activities that includes the specific basketball match being discussed.

5. **Decision**: The passage is discussing a specific instance of a basketball match, so the most appropriate sense is **2. a single play of a sport or other contest**, which corresponds to the second candidate sense listed.

6. **Indexed Sense**: The second candidate sense is indexed as "3" because the list is 1-indexed, and it is the third option when counting starts from 1.

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

finish_reason: stop

role: assistant

currency: USD

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

[User]
Target lemma: time
Target surface form: time
Context:
Eidson and Pnini played a decisive role in the "yellows'" return to the light. More disadvantages Ivanovic's players, injured but far from dead, needed to run a couple of plays correctly before they could breathe, and that's when the machine gun Marza Teletovic arrived, with three almost consecutive three-pointers and the help of English and Ribas, he brought the scoreboard back to a reassuring lead (54-67), which the home team managed to narrow down at the end of the third quarter (57-67). The Alavas worked themselves to the bone in the last period, and English and San Emeterio (65-75) had already made it clear that they were not going to let anyone take away what they had earned during the first thirty minutes. However, Pnini and Eidson, the best on their team, did not give up and tried to keep their team alive from the three-point line (70-77). In spite of this, and with Splitter fouling out, Ivonic's team didn't rush, defended well, and, even though the Israelis came close at the last minute, the game was already won and victory escaped Tel Aviv for the first <t>time</t> in the season.

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

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


[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: season
Target surface form: season
Context:
Eidson and Pnini played a decisive role in the "yellows'" return to the light. More disadvantages Ivanovic's players, injured but far from dead, needed to run a couple of plays correctly before they could breathe, and that's when the machine gun Marza Teletovic arrived, with three almost consecutive three-pointers and the help of English and Ribas, he brought the scoreboard back to a reassuring lead (54-67), which the home team managed to narrow down at the end of the third quarter (57-67). The Alavas worked themselves to the bone in the last period, and English and San Emeterio (65-75) had already made it clear that they were not going to let anyone take away what they had earned during the first thirty minutes. However, Pnini and Eidson, the best on their team, did not give up and tried to keep their team alive from the three-point line (70-77). In spite of this, and with Splitter fouling out, Ivonic's team didn't rush, defended well, and, even though the Israelis came close at the last minute, the game was already won and victory escaped Tel Aviv for the first time in the <t>season</t>.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=season%1:28:02:: | definition=a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field | examples=he celebrated his 10th season with the ballet company; she always looked forward to the avocado season
2. sense_key=season%1:28:00:: | definition=one of the natural periods into which the year is divided by the equinoxes and solstices or atmospheric conditions | synonyms=time of year | examples=the regular sequence of the seasons
3. sense_key=season%1:28:01:: | definition=a recurrent time marked by major holidays | examples=it was the Christmas season

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

The context is about a basketball game and mentions teams, players, and the outcome of the game, indicating it's related to sports. The sentence specifically talks about "the first time in the season," suggesting a period or duration related to the sports calendar.

1. The first candidate sense defines "season" as "a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field." The example given is "he celebrated his 10th season with the ballet company," which illustrates a specific period related to a particular activity or field. This sense is relevant because sports teams often refer to their annual competitive period as a "season."

2. The second candidate sense refers to "one of the natural periods into which the year is divided by the equinoxes and solstices or atmospheric conditions." This is more related to the general climatic or astronomical divisions of the year.

3. The third candidate sense defines "season" as "a recurrent time marked by major holidays," such as the Christmas season.

Given the context is about a basketball game and mentions "the first time in the season," it is clear that the term "season" is being used to refer to the period during which the team plays. This usage aligns with the first candidate sense, which involves a period marked by special events or activities in a specific field—in this case, basketball.

Therefore, the best indexed sense for "season" 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: wall_street
Target surface form: Wall Street
Context:
<t>Wall Street</t> closes without momentum, slowed by a strengthening dollar The New York Stock Exchange closed with no particular heading on Friday, in a market torn between better than expected indicators in the United States and a strengthening dollar: the Dow Jones gained 0.63% but the NASDAQ dropped 0.03%.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=wall_street%1:15:00:: | definition=a street in lower Manhattan where the New York Stock Exchange is located; symbol of American finance | synonyms=Wall St.
2. sense_key=wall_street%1:14:00:: | definition=used to allude to the securities industry of the United States | synonyms=the Street

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 "Wall Street" in the given context, let's analyze the information provided.

The context is: "Wall Street closes without momentum, slowed by a strengthening dollar The New York Stock Exchange closed with no particular heading on Friday, in a market torn between better than expected indicators in the United States and a strengthening dollar: the Dow Jones gained 0.63% but the NASDAQ dropped 0.03%."

The two candidate senses are:
1. A street in lower Manhattan where the New York Stock Exchange is located; symbol of American finance.
2. Used to allude to the securities industry of the United States.

Let's examine the context and the candidate senses:

- The sentence mentions "The New York Stock Exchange closed" and discusses the performance of the Dow Jones and NASDAQ, which are stock market indices. This indicates that the context is about financial markets and trading.
- The first sense refers to a physical street, which is associated with the New York Stock Exchange. While this is literally correct, the context is more about the financial market's performance rather than the physical location.
- The second sense is about the securities industry of the United States, which aligns with the discussion of stock market indices and the performance of the market.

Given the context is discussing the market's performance and not the physical location, the most appropriate sense is the one related to the securities industry.

The first sense is indexed as 1, and the second sense is indexed as 2. Therefore, the best indexed sense for "Wall Street" in the given context is 2.

{"sense_index": 2}


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

[User]
Target lemma: dollar
Target surface form: dollar
Context:
Wall Street closes without momentum, slowed by a strengthening <t>dollar</t> The New York Stock Exchange closed with no particular heading on Friday, in a market torn between better than expected indicators in the United States and a strengthening dollar: the Dow Jones gained 0.63% but the NASDAQ dropped 0.03%.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=dollar%1:23:00:: | definition=the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
2. sense_key=dollar%1:21:00:: | definition=a piece of paper money worth one dollar | synonyms=dollar bill, one dollar bill, buck, clam
3. sense_key=dollar%1:21:01:: | definition=a United States coin worth one dollar | examples=the dollar coin has never been popular in the United States
4. sense_key=dollar%1:10:00:: | definition=a symbol of commercialism or greed | synonyms=dollar mark, dollar sign | examples=he worships the almighty dollar; the dollar sign means little to him

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: heading
Target surface form: heading
Context:
Wall Street closes without momentum, slowed by a strengthening dollar The New York Stock Exchange closed with no particular <t>heading</t> on Friday, in a market torn between better than expected indicators in the United States and a strengthening dollar: the Dow Jones gained 0.63% but the NASDAQ dropped 0.03%. According to final closing figures, the Dow Jones Industrial Average has risen by 65.67 points to 10 471.50 points, whereas the NASDAQ, with a technology predominance, fell by 0.55 point to 2 190.31 points.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=heading%1:10:00:: | definition=a line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about | synonyms=header, head | examples=the heading seemed to have little to do with the text
2. sense_key=heading%1:15:00:: | definition=the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies | synonyms=bearing, aim
3. sense_key=heading%1:06:00:: | definition=a horizontal (or nearly horizontal) passageway in a mine | synonyms=drift, gallery | examples=they dug a drift parallel with the vein

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

1. **Context Analysis**: The passage discusses the stock market, specifically the New York Stock Exchange's performance on a particular Friday. It mentions that the market closed "without a particular heading." The surrounding text talks about the fluctuations in the Dow Jones and NASDAQ indices.

2. **Understanding the Target Word**: The word "heading" is used in the phrase "closed with no particular heading." This suggests that "heading" refers to a direction or trend in the market.

3. **Examining Candidate Senses**:
   - **Sense 1**: Refers to "a line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about." The example given is about a heading in a text, which doesn't fit the context of stock market trends or directions.
   - **Sense 2**: Defines "heading" as "the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies." The synonyms provided are "bearing" and "aim," which can relate to the direction or trend of something, such as a market.
   - **Sense 3**: Describes "a horizontal (or nearly horizontal) passageway in a mine." This is unrelated to the context of stock market performance.

4. **Choosing the Best Indexed Sense**:
   - The context is about the stock market and its performance.
   - "Heading" is used to indicate a direction or trend.
   - **Sense 2** fits this interpretation as it relates to direction or path, which can metaphorically apply to market trends.

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

{"sense_index": 2}


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

[User]
Target lemma: market
Target surface form: market
Context:
Wall Street closes without momentum, slowed by a strengthening dollar The New York Stock Exchange closed with no particular heading on Friday, in a <t>market</t> torn between better than expected indicators in the United States and a strengthening dollar: the Dow Jones gained 0.63% but the NASDAQ dropped 0.03%. According to final closing figures, the Dow Jones Industrial Average has risen by 65.67 points to 10 471.50 points, whereas the NASDAQ, with a technology predominance, fell by 0.55 point to 2 190.31 points.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=market%1:04:00:: | definition=the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold | synonyms=marketplace | examples=without competition there would be no market; they were driven from the marketplace
2. sense_key=market%1:14:00:: | definition=the customers for a particular product or service | examples=before they publish any book they try to determine the size of the market for it
3. sense_key=market%1:06:00:: | definition=a marketplace where groceries are sold | synonyms=grocery store, grocery, food market | examples=the grocery store included a meat market
4. sense_key=market%1:14:01:: | definition=the securities markets in the aggregate | synonyms=securities industry | examples=the market always frustrates the small investor
5. sense_key=market%1:06:01:: | definition=an area in a town where a public mercantile establishment is set up | synonyms=marketplace, mart

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: indicator
Target surface form: indicators
Context:
Wall Street closes without momentum, slowed by a strengthening dollar The New York Stock Exchange closed with no particular heading on Friday, in a market torn between better than expected <t>indicators</t> in the United States and a strengthening dollar: the Dow Jones gained 0.63% but the NASDAQ dropped 0.03%. According to final closing figures, the Dow Jones Industrial Average has risen by 65.67 points to 10 471.50 points, whereas the NASDAQ, with a technology predominance, fell by 0.55 point to 2 190.31 points.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=indicator%1:10:00:: | definition=a number or ratio (a value on a scale of measurement) derived from a series of observed facts; can reveal relative changes as a function of time | synonyms=index, index number, indicant
2. sense_key=indicator%1:10:01:: | definition=a signal for attracting attention
3. sense_key=indicator%1:06:00:: | definition=a device for showing the operating condition of some system
4. sense_key=indicator%1:27:00:: | definition=(chemistry) a substance that changes color to indicate the presence of some ion or substance; can be used to indicate the completion of a chemical reaction or (in medicine) to test for a particular reaction

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

1. **Context Analysis**: The passage discusses the stock market's performance, specifically mentioning that the market was "torn between better than expected indicators in the United States and a strengthening dollar." This implies that "indicators" refers to economic or financial data that reflect the state of the economy or market.

2. **Candidate Senses Analysis**:
   - **1. sense_key=indicator%1:10:00::**: This definition refers to "a number or ratio derived from a series of observed facts; can reveal relative changes as a function of time." The synonyms provided are "index," "index number," and "indicant." This sense aligns well with economic or financial data that are used to gauge the performance or state of the economy.
   - **2. sense_key=indicator%1:10:01::**: This refers to "a signal for attracting attention." While this could potentially be related to economic indicators, it's more about drawing attention rather than measuring economic performance.
   - **3. sense_key=indicator%1:06:00::**: This is defined as "a device for showing the operating condition of some system." This doesn't directly relate to economic data or financial performance.
   - **4. sense_key=indicator%1:27:00::**: This refers to "(chemistry) a substance that changes color to indicate the presence of some ion or substance." This is specific to chemistry and medicine, not relevant to the financial context.

3. **Choosing the Best Indexed Sense**:
   - The context clearly points towards economic or financial data.
   - Sense 1 ("a number or ratio derived from a series of observed facts") fits this context as it relates to indices or numbers that reflect economic performance or changes.
   - The other senses either don't fit the context (senses 3 and 4) or are less directly related to the specific use of "indicators" in the passage (sense 2).

4. **Conclusion**: The best indexed sense for "indicators" in the given context is **1**, as it refers to economic indicators that are numbers or ratios derived from observed facts, reflecting relative changes over time.

{"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: united_states
Target surface form: United States
Context:
Wall Street closes without momentum, slowed by a strengthening dollar The New York Stock Exchange closed with no particular heading on Friday, in a market torn between better than expected indicators in the <t>United States</t> and a strengthening dollar: the Dow Jones gained 0.63% but the NASDAQ dropped 0.03%. According to final closing figures, the Dow Jones Industrial Average has risen by 65.67 points to 10 471.50 points, whereas the NASDAQ, with a technology predominance, fell by 0.55 point to 2 190.31 points.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=united_states%1:15:00:: | definition=North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776 | synonyms=United States of America, America, the States, US, USA
2. sense_key=united_states%1:14:00:: | definition=the executive and legislative and judicial branches of the federal government of the United States | synonyms=United States government, U.S. government, U.S.

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 "United States" in the given context, let's analyze the information provided.

The context is a financial news snippet discussing the performance of the New York Stock Exchange, mentioning indicators in the "United States" and the impact of a strengthening dollar on the market.

1. The first candidate sense defines "United States" as a "North American republic containing 50 states..." and is associated with synonyms like "United States of America," "America," "the States," "US," and "USA." This sense refers to the country as a whole.

2. The second candidate sense refers to "the executive and legislative and judicial branches of the federal government of the United States," with synonyms like "United States government," "U.S. government," and "U.S." This sense is about the government of the United States.

Given the context, the mention of "indicators in the United States" is likely referring to economic indicators within the country, not directly to the government. The discussion is about the stock market's performance and economic indicators, not about governmental actions or policies directly.

Therefore, the usage of "United States" here refers to the country, its economy, or its geographical and political entity as a whole, rather than specifically to its government.

Hence, the best sense for "United States" in this context is the first one, which corresponds to sense index 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: dollar
Target surface form: dollar
Context:
Wall Street closes without momentum, slowed by a strengthening dollar The New York Stock Exchange closed with no particular heading on Friday, in a market torn between better than expected indicators in the United States and a strengthening <t>dollar</t>: the Dow Jones gained 0.63% but the NASDAQ dropped 0.03%. According to final closing figures, the Dow Jones Industrial Average has risen by 65.67 points to 10 471.50 points, whereas the NASDAQ, with a technology predominance, fell by 0.55 point to 2 190.31 points.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=dollar%1:23:00:: | definition=the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
2. sense_key=dollar%1:21:00:: | definition=a piece of paper money worth one dollar | synonyms=dollar bill, one dollar bill, buck, clam
3. sense_key=dollar%1:21:01:: | definition=a United States coin worth one dollar | examples=the dollar coin has never been popular in the United States
4. sense_key=dollar%1:10:00:: | definition=a symbol of commercialism or greed | synonyms=dollar mark, dollar sign | examples=he worships the almighty dollar; the dollar sign means little to him

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

The context is about the New York Stock Exchange and the impact of a strengthening dollar on the market. The sentence mentions the Dow Jones and NASDAQ indices and their changes in value.

1. The first candidate sense defines "dollar" as the basic monetary unit in many countries, equal to 100 cents. This sense is related to the unit of currency, which could be relevant in a financial context discussing exchange rates or currency strength.

2. The second sense refers to "dollar" as a piece of paper money worth one dollar. While this is a common usage of the term "dollar," the context here is about the strength of the dollar in relation to market performance, not specifically about physical currency.

3. The third sense defines "dollar" as a United States coin worth one dollar. Similar to the second sense, this refers to a physical form of the currency, which doesn't directly relate to the concept of the dollar's strength in the financial market.

4. The fourth sense interprets "dollar" as a symbol of commercialism or greed, associated with the dollar sign. While this is a figurative use, the context provided is more about financial markets and currency strength than about commercialism or greed.

Given the context, the discussion is about the dollar's strength affecting the stock market. The term "strengthening dollar" refers to the value or exchange rate of the dollar relative to other currencies, not specifically to physical dollars (bills or coins) or the dollar as a symbol of commercialism.

The most relevant definition is the first one: "the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents." This sense aligns with the context of discussing the dollar's strength in the financial market, as it relates to the currency's value.

Therefore, the best indexed sense for "dollar" 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: figure
Target surface form: figures
Context:
Wall Street closes without momentum, slowed by a strengthening dollar The New York Stock Exchange closed with no particular heading on Friday, in a market torn between better than expected indicators in the United States and a strengthening dollar: the Dow Jones gained 0.63% but the NASDAQ dropped 0.03%. According to final closing <t>figures</t>, the Dow Jones Industrial Average has risen by 65.67 points to 10 471.50 points, whereas the NASDAQ, with a technology predominance, fell by 0.55 point to 2 190.31 points. The wider Standard & Poor's 500 has itself advanced by 0.37% (4.06 points) to 1 106.41 points.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=figure%1:10:00:: | definition=a diagram or picture illustrating textual material | synonyms=fig | examples=the area covered can be seen from Figure 2
2. sense_key=figure%1:08:00:: | definition=alternative names for the body of a human being | synonyms=human body, physical body, material body, soma, build, physique | examples=Leonardo studied the human body; he has a strong physique
3. sense_key=figure%1:23:00:: | definition=one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration | synonyms=digit | examples=0 and 1 are digits
4. sense_key=figure%1:06:00:: | definition=a model of a bodily form (especially of a person) | examples=he made a figure of Santa Claus
5. sense_key=figure%1:18:00:: | definition=a well-known or notable person | synonyms=name, public figure | examples=they studied all the great names in the history of France; she is an important figure in modern music
6. sense_key=figure%1:25:00:: | definition=a combination of points and lines and planes that form a visible palpable shape
7. sense_key=figure%1:21:00:: | definition=an amount of money expressed numerically | examples=a figure of $17 was suggested
8. sense_key=figure%1:07:00:: | definition=the impression produced by a person | examples=he cut a fine figure; a heroic figure
9. sense_key=figure%1:07:01:: | definition=the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals | synonyms=number | examples=he had a number of chores to do; the number of parameters is small
10. sense_key=figure%1:10:01:: | definition=language used in a figurative or nonliteral sense | synonyms=trope, figure of speech, image
11. sense_key=figure%1:09:00:: | definition=a unitary percept having structure and coherence that is the object of attention and that stands out against a ground
12. sense_key=figure%1:06:01:: | definition=a decorative or artistic work | synonyms=design, pattern | examples=the coach had a design on the doors
13. sense_key=figure%1:04:00:: | definition=a predetermined set of movements in dancing or skating | examples=she made the best score on compulsory figures

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: predominance
Target surface form: predominance
Context:
Wall Street closes without momentum, slowed by a strengthening dollar The New York Stock Exchange closed with no particular heading on Friday, in a market torn between better than expected indicators in the United States and a strengthening dollar: the Dow Jones gained 0.63% but the NASDAQ dropped 0.03%. According to final closing figures, the Dow Jones Industrial Average has risen by 65.67 points to 10 471.50 points, whereas the NASDAQ, with a technology <t>predominance</t>, fell by 0.55 point to 2 190.31 points. The wider Standard & Poor's 500 has itself advanced by 0.37% (4.06 points) to 1 106.41 points.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=predominance%1:26:00:: | definition=the state of being predominant over others | synonyms=predomination, prepotency
2. sense_key=predominance%1:07:00:: | definition=the quality of being more noticeable than anything else | synonyms=predomination | examples=the predomination of blues gave the painting a quiet tone

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

1. **Context Analysis**: The sentence discusses the performance of various stock market indices, specifically mentioning that the NASDAQ fell due to its "technology predominance." This implies that the NASDAQ is predominantly composed of technology stocks, which is a characteristic or quality of the NASDAQ.

2. **Understanding the Candidate Senses**:
   - **Sense 1**: Refers to "the state of being predominant over others" with synonyms like "predomination" and "prepotency." This sense suggests a state of being more powerful or influential than others.
   - **Sense 2**: Refers to "the quality of being more noticeable than anything else" with "predomination" as a synonym. An example given is "the predomination of blues gave the painting a quiet tone," indicating that the predominance of a particular color (blue) affects the overall characteristic (tone) of the painting.

3. **Applying Context to Candidate Senses**:
   - The context is discussing the NASDAQ's composition and its impact on its performance. The term "predominance" here refers to the quality or characteristic of the NASDAQ being predominantly technology-focused.
   - **Sense 1** implies a comparison where one entity is more powerful or influential than others. While this could apply in a broad interpretation, the specific context here is more about the characteristic or composition of the NASDAQ rather than its comparative influence or power over others.
   - **Sense 2** directly relates to the quality or characteristic of being noticeable or predominant in a particular aspect (in this case, technology stocks). This aligns with the context as it describes the NASDAQ's composition.

4. **Choosing the Best Indexed Sense**:
   - Given the context and the definitions, **Sense 2** is the most appropriate. The sentence is highlighting the noticeable characteristic of the NASDAQ, which is its technological predominance, affecting its performance.

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

{"sense_index": 2}


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

[User]
Target lemma: market
Target surface form: market
Context:
Wall Street closes without momentum, slowed by a strengthening dollar The New York Stock Exchange closed with no particular heading on Friday, in a market torn between better than expected indicators in the United States and a strengthening dollar: the Dow Jones gained 0.63% but the NASDAQ dropped 0.03%. According to final closing figures, the Dow Jones Industrial Average has risen by 65.67 points to 10 471.50 points, whereas the NASDAQ, with a technology predominance, fell by 0.55 point to 2 190.31 points. The wider Standard & Poor's 500 has itself advanced by 0.37% (4.06 points) to 1 106.41 points. Frankly, the <t>market</t> is very calm, observes Mace Blicksilver of Marblehead Asset Management. It remains within a narrow margin; trading volumes have become very weak, and I think that this will remain the case until the end of the year.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=market%1:04:00:: | definition=the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold | synonyms=marketplace | examples=without competition there would be no market; they were driven from the marketplace
2. sense_key=market%1:14:00:: | definition=the customers for a particular product or service | examples=before they publish any book they try to determine the size of the market for it
3. sense_key=market%1:06:00:: | definition=a marketplace where groceries are sold | synonyms=grocery store, grocery, food market | examples=the grocery store included a meat market
4. sense_key=market%1:14:01:: | definition=the securities markets in the aggregate | synonyms=securities industry | examples=the market always frustrates the small investor
5. sense_key=market%1:06:01:: | definition=an area in a town where a public mercantile establishment is set up | synonyms=marketplace, mart

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: volume
Target surface form: volumes
Context:
Wall Street closes without momentum, slowed by a strengthening dollar The New York Stock Exchange closed with no particular heading on Friday, in a market torn between better than expected indicators in the United States and a strengthening dollar: the Dow Jones gained 0.63% but the NASDAQ dropped 0.03%. According to final closing figures, the Dow Jones Industrial Average has risen by 65.67 points to 10 471.50 points, whereas the NASDAQ, with a technology predominance, fell by 0.55 point to 2 190.31 points. The wider Standard & Poor's 500 has itself advanced by 0.37% (4.06 points) to 1 106.41 points. Frankly, the market is very calm, observes Mace Blicksilver of Marblehead Asset Management. It remains within a narrow margin; trading <t>volumes</t> have become very weak, and I think that this will remain the case until the end of the year. The trend was supported by the publication of better than expected economic indicators, which "have contributed to improving market opinion in relation to the robustness of the economic recovery", summarised Charles Schwab's analysts.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=volume%1:23:00:: | definition=the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object | examples=the gas expanded to twice its original volume
2. sense_key=volume%1:07:03:: | definition=the property of something that is great in magnitude | synonyms=bulk, mass | examples=it is cheaper to buy it in bulk; he received a mass of correspondence
3. sense_key=volume%1:06:00:: | definition=physical objects consisting of a number of pages bound together | synonyms=book | examples=he used a large book as a doorstop
4. sense_key=volume%1:10:00:: | definition=a publication that is one of a set of several similar publications | examples=the third volume was missing; he asked for the 1989 volume of the Annual Review
5. sense_key=volume%1:23:01:: | definition=a relative amount | examples=mix one volume of the solution with ten volumes of water
6. sense_key=volume%1:07:02:: | definition=the magnitude of sound (usually in a specified direction) | synonyms=loudness, intensity | examples=the kids played their music at full volume

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

The context is about the stock market, specifically the New York Stock Exchange, and mentions that "trading volumes have become very weak." This indicates that the discussion is around the quantity or amount of trading activity.

Let's examine the candidate senses:

1. The amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object - This doesn't fit the context as it's related to physical objects and not to trading or financial activities.
2. The property of something that is great in magnitude - While this could potentially relate to the magnitude of trading, the specific term "trading volumes" is more directly related to the quantity of trades rather than their magnitude.
3. Physical objects consisting of a number of pages bound together - This refers to a book, which is not relevant to the context of trading or financial markets.
4. A publication that is one of a set of several similar publications - Again, this refers to a book or a series of publications, not relevant to the context.
5. A relative amount - This sense could potentially fit as it refers to a quantity, and "trading volumes" could be understood as a relative amount of trading activity.
6. The magnitude of sound - This is unrelated to the context as it pertains to the loudness or intensity of sound.

Given the context, "trading volumes have become very weak" is a common expression in financial markets referring to the quantity of trades (buy and sell transactions) being low. The term "volume" in this context refers to the amount or quantity of trading activity. The closest sense that aligns with this interpretation is sense 2 or sense 5, as both relate to quantities or magnitudes. However, "volume" in "trading volumes" is more about the quantity of trades, which aligns well with the concept of a relative amount or magnitude.

Between the relevant senses, sense 5 ("a relative amount") is the most appropriate because "trading volumes" refers to the quantity of trades relative to some norm or expectation, and it directly relates to the quantity or amount of trading activity.

Therefore, the best indexed sense for "volumes" in the given context is sense 5.

{"sense_index": 5}


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

[User]
Target lemma: case
Target surface form: case
Context:
Wall Street closes without momentum, slowed by a strengthening dollar The New York Stock Exchange closed with no particular heading on Friday, in a market torn between better than expected indicators in the United States and a strengthening dollar: the Dow Jones gained 0.63% but the NASDAQ dropped 0.03%. According to final closing figures, the Dow Jones Industrial Average has risen by 65.67 points to 10 471.50 points, whereas the NASDAQ, with a technology predominance, fell by 0.55 point to 2 190.31 points. The wider Standard & Poor's 500 has itself advanced by 0.37% (4.06 points) to 1 106.41 points. Frankly, the market is very calm, observes Mace Blicksilver of Marblehead Asset Management. It remains within a narrow margin; trading volumes have become very weak, and I think that this will remain the <t>case</t> until the end of the year. The trend was supported by the publication of better than expected economic indicators, which "have contributed to improving market opinion in relation to the robustness of the economic recovery", summarised Charles Schwab's analysts.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=case%1:11:00:: | definition=an occurrence of something | synonyms=instance, example | examples=it was a case of bad judgment; another instance occurred yesterday
2. sense_key=case%1:26:00:: | definition=a special set of circumstances | synonyms=event | examples=in that event, the first possibility is excluded; it may rain in which case the picnic will be canceled
3. sense_key=case%1:04:00:: | definition=a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy | synonyms=lawsuit, suit, cause, causa | examples=the family brought suit against the landlord
4. sense_key=case%1:09:00:: | definition=the actual state of things | examples=that was not the case
5. sense_key=case%1:06:00:: | definition=a portable container for carrying several objects | examples=the musicians left their instrument cases backstage
6. sense_key=case%1:18:03:: | definition=a person requiring professional services | examples=a typical case was the suburban housewife described by a marriage counselor
7. sense_key=case%1:18:02:: | definition=a person who is subjected to experimental or other observational procedures; someone who is an object of investigation | synonyms=subject, guinea pig | examples=the subjects for this investigation were selected randomly; the cases that we studied were drawn from two different communities
8. sense_key=case%1:10:02:: | definition=a problem requiring investigation | examples=Perry Mason solved the case of the missing heir
9. sense_key=case%1:10:01:: | definition=a statement of facts and reasons used to support an argument | examples=he stated his case clearly
10. sense_key=case%1:23:00:: | definition=the quantity contained in a case | synonyms=caseful
11. sense_key=case%1:10:00:: | definition=nouns or pronouns or adjectives (often marked by inflection) related in some way to other words in a sentence | synonyms=grammatical case
12. sense_key=case%1:26:02:: | definition=a specific state of mind that is temporary | examples=a case of the jitters
13. sense_key=case%1:18:04:: | definition=a person of a specified kind (usually with many eccentricities) | synonyms=character, eccentric, type | examples=a real character; a strange character
14. sense_key=case%1:10:03:: | definition=a specific size and style of type within a type family | synonyms=font, fount, typeface, face
15. sense_key=case%1:08:00:: | definition=an enveloping structure or covering enclosing an animal or plant organ or part | synonyms=sheath
16. sense_key=case%1:06:06:: | definition=the housing or outer covering of something | synonyms=shell, casing | examples=the clock has a walnut case
17. sense_key=case%1:06:07:: | definition=the enclosing frame around a door or window opening | synonyms=casing | examples=the casings had rotted away and had to be replaced
18. sense_key=case%1:06:03:: | definition=(printing) the receptacle in which a compositor has his type, which is divided into compartments for the different letters, spaces, or numbers | synonyms=compositor's case, typesetter's case | examples=for English, a compositor will ordinarily have two such cases, the upper case containing the capitals and the lower case containing the small letters
19. sense_key=case%1:06:02:: | definition=bed linen consisting of a cover for a pillow | synonyms=pillowcase, slip, pillow slip | examples=the burglar carried his loot in a pillowcase
20. sense_key=case%1:06:01:: | definition=a glass container used to store and display items in a shop or museum or home | synonyms=display case, showcase, vitrine

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: end
Target surface form: end
Context:
Wall Street closes without momentum, slowed by a strengthening dollar The New York Stock Exchange closed with no particular heading on Friday, in a market torn between better than expected indicators in the United States and a strengthening dollar: the Dow Jones gained 0.63% but the NASDAQ dropped 0.03%. According to final closing figures, the Dow Jones Industrial Average has risen by 65.67 points to 10 471.50 points, whereas the NASDAQ, with a technology predominance, fell by 0.55 point to 2 190.31 points. The wider Standard & Poor's 500 has itself advanced by 0.37% (4.06 points) to 1 106.41 points. Frankly, the market is very calm, observes Mace Blicksilver of Marblehead Asset Management. It remains within a narrow margin; trading volumes have become very weak, and I think that this will remain the case until the <t>end</t> of the year. The trend was supported by the publication of better than expected economic indicators, which "have contributed to improving market opinion in relation to the robustness of the economic recovery", summarised Charles Schwab's analysts.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=end%1:15:00:: | definition=either extremity of something that has length | synonyms=terminal | examples=the end of the pier; she knotted the end of the thread
2. sense_key=end%1:28:00:: | definition=the point in time at which something ends | synonyms=ending | examples=the end of the year; the ending of warranty period
3. sense_key=end%1:11:00:: | definition=the concluding parts of an event or occurrence | synonyms=last, final stage | examples=the end was exciting; I had to miss the last of the movie
4. sense_key=end%1:09:02:: | definition=the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it | synonyms=goal | examples=the ends justify the means
5. sense_key=end%1:09:00:: | definition=a final part or section | examples=we have given it at the end of the section since it involves the calculus; Start at the beginning and go on until you come to the end
6. sense_key=end%1:26:00:: | definition=a final state | synonyms=destruction, death | examples=he came to a bad end; the so-called glorious experiment came to an inglorious end
7. sense_key=end%1:15:02:: | definition=the surface at either extremity of a three-dimensional object | examples=one end of the box was marked `This side up'
8. sense_key=end%1:18:00:: | definition=(football) the person who plays at one end of the line of scrimmage | examples=the end managed to hold onto the pass
9. sense_key=end%1:15:01:: | definition=a boundary marking the extremities of something | examples=the end of town
10. sense_key=end%1:15:03:: | definition=one of two places from which people are communicating to each other | examples=the phone rang at the other end; both ends wrote at the same time
11. sense_key=end%1:04:00:: | definition=the part you are expected to play | examples=he held up his end
12. sense_key=end%1:10:00:: | definition=the last section of a communication | synonyms=conclusion, close, closing, ending | examples=in conclusion I want to say...
13. sense_key=end%1:06:02:: | definition=a piece of cloth that is left over after the rest has been used or sold | synonyms=remainder, remnant, oddment
14. sense_key=end%1:04:02:: | definition=(American football) a position on the line of scrimmage | examples=no one wanted to play end

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

The sentence is: "...and I think that this will remain the case until the end of the year."

The context is discussing market trends and predictions until the end of the year.

Let's examine the relevant candidate senses:

1. "...either extremity of something that has length" - This sense typically refers to a physical object or a spatial extent.
2. "...the point in time at which something ends" - This is a strong candidate because the phrase "end of the year" refers to a specific point in time.
3. "...the concluding parts of an event or occurrence" - While this could potentially fit, it's more about the final parts of an event rather than a specific point in time.
4. "...the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve..." - This sense is not directly relevant to the context of time or the phrase "end of the year."
5. "...a final part or section" - This could be a possibility but is more general and not as directly related to time as sense 2.
6. "...a final state" - This is not directly relevant to the context.
7. and other senses - These refer to more specific or different contexts (like football, three-dimensional objects, etc.) that don't fit the given sentence.

The phrase "until the end of the year" clearly refers to a point in time, which aligns with sense 2: "the point in time at which something ends." The example given in the WordNet gloss, "the end of the year," directly matches the context provided.

Therefore, the best indexed sense for "end" 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: year
Target surface form: year
Context:
Wall Street closes without momentum, slowed by a strengthening dollar The New York Stock Exchange closed with no particular heading on Friday, in a market torn between better than expected indicators in the United States and a strengthening dollar: the Dow Jones gained 0.63% but the NASDAQ dropped 0.03%. According to final closing figures, the Dow Jones Industrial Average has risen by 65.67 points to 10 471.50 points, whereas the NASDAQ, with a technology predominance, fell by 0.55 point to 2 190.31 points. The wider Standard & Poor's 500 has itself advanced by 0.37% (4.06 points) to 1 106.41 points. Frankly, the market is very calm, observes Mace Blicksilver of Marblehead Asset Management. It remains within a narrow margin; trading volumes have become very weak, and I think that this will remain the case until the end of the <t>year</t>. The trend was supported by the publication of better than expected economic indicators, which "have contributed to improving market opinion in relation to the robustness of the economic recovery", summarised Charles Schwab's analysts.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=year%1:28:01:: | definition=a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days | synonyms=twelvemonth, yr | examples=she is 4 years old; in the year 1920
2. sense_key=year%1:28:02:: | definition=a period of time occupying a regular part of a calendar year that is used for some particular activity | examples=a school year
3. sense_key=year%1:28:00:: | definition=the period of time that it takes for a planet (as, e.g., Earth or Mars) to make a complete revolution around the sun | examples=a Martian year takes 687 of our days
4. sense_key=year%1:14:00:: | definition=a body of students who graduate together | synonyms=class | examples=the class of '97; she was in my year at Hoehandle High

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: trend
Target surface form: trend
Context:
The New York Stock Exchange closed with no particular heading on Friday, in a market torn between better than expected indicators in the United States and a strengthening dollar: the Dow Jones gained 0.63% but the NASDAQ dropped 0.03%. According to final closing figures, the Dow Jones Industrial Average has risen by 65.67 points to 10 471.50 points, whereas the NASDAQ, with a technology predominance, fell by 0.55 point to 2 190.31 points. The wider Standard & Poor's 500 has itself advanced by 0.37% (4.06 points) to 1 106.41 points. Frankly, the market is very calm, observes Mace Blicksilver of Marblehead Asset Management. It remains within a narrow margin; trading volumes have become very weak, and I think that this will remain the case until the end of the year. The <t>trend</t> was supported by the publication of better than expected economic indicators, which "have contributed to improving market opinion in relation to the robustness of the economic recovery", summarised Charles Schwab's analysts. In the United States, retail sales have increased by 1.3% in November, for the second month in a row, and far more than predicted.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=trend%1:15:02:: | definition=a general direction in which something tends to move | synonyms=tendency | examples=the shoreward tendency of the current; the trend of the stock market
2. sense_key=trend%1:15:01:: | definition=general line of orientation | synonyms=course | examples=the river takes a southern course; the northeastern trend of the coast
3. sense_key=trend%1:09:00:: | definition=a general tendency to change (as of opinion) | synonyms=drift, movement | examples=not openly liberal but that is the trend of the book; a broad movement of the electorate to the right
4. sense_key=trend%1:09:02:: | definition=the popular taste at a given time | synonyms=vogue, style | examples=leather is the latest vogue; he followed current trends

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

The context is about the stock market, discussing the performance of various indices like the Dow Jones Industrial Average, NASDAQ, and Standard & Poor's 500. It mentions that the market is calm and within a narrow margin, with trading volumes being weak. The sentence containing "trend" states that it was supported by better than expected economic indicators, which improved market opinion regarding the economic recovery.

Let's examine the candidate senses:

1. **sense_key=trend%1:15:02::** - This sense refers to "a general direction in which something tends to move." The example given is "the trend of the stock market," which closely relates to the context provided. The synonym is "tendency."

2. **sense_key=trend%1:15:01::** - This sense is about "general line of orientation," with "course" as a synonym. Examples include geographical orientations, which doesn't directly fit the financial context.

3. **sense_key=trend%1:09:00::** - This defines "a general tendency to change (as of opinion)" with synonyms "drift" and "movement." While it could relate to market or economic changes, it's more about broader changes or shifts in opinion or direction.

4. **sense_key=trend%1:09:02::** - This refers to "the popular taste at a given time," with synonyms "vogue" and "style." It's more related to fashion or cultural trends rather than financial or economic trends.

Given the context is about the stock market and economic indicators influencing its direction, the most relevant sense is the one related to the direction or movement of the stock market.

The sentence "The trend was supported by the publication of better than expected economic indicators..." directly relates to the performance and direction of the stock market, influenced by economic indicators. This aligns well with **sense_key=trend%1:15:02::**, which is about "a general direction in which something tends to move" and is exemplified by "the trend of the stock market." The synonym "tendency" also fits this context.

Therefore, the best indexed sense for "trend" 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: publication
Target surface form: publication
Context:
The New York Stock Exchange closed with no particular heading on Friday, in a market torn between better than expected indicators in the United States and a strengthening dollar: the Dow Jones gained 0.63% but the NASDAQ dropped 0.03%. According to final closing figures, the Dow Jones Industrial Average has risen by 65.67 points to 10 471.50 points, whereas the NASDAQ, with a technology predominance, fell by 0.55 point to 2 190.31 points. The wider Standard & Poor's 500 has itself advanced by 0.37% (4.06 points) to 1 106.41 points. Frankly, the market is very calm, observes Mace Blicksilver of Marblehead Asset Management. It remains within a narrow margin; trading volumes have become very weak, and I think that this will remain the case until the end of the year. The trend was supported by the <t>publication</t> of better than expected economic indicators, which "have contributed to improving market opinion in relation to the robustness of the economic recovery", summarised Charles Schwab's analysts. In the United States, retail sales have increased by 1.3% in November, for the second month in a row, and far more than predicted.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=publication%1:10:00:: | definition=a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
2. sense_key=publication%1:04:01:: | definition=the act of issuing printed materials | synonyms=issue
3. sense_key=publication%1:04:02:: | definition=the communication of something to the public; making information generally known
4. sense_key=publication%1:04:00:: | definition=the business of issuing printed matter for sale or distribution | synonyms=publishing

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

The context is discussing the stock market's reaction to certain economic indicators and the publication of these indicators. The sentence specifically mentions, "The trend was supported by the publication of better than expected economic indicators, which 'have contributed to improving market opinion in relation to the robustness of the economic recovery'."

Let's examine the candidate senses:

1. A copy of a printed work offered for distribution.
2. The act of issuing printed materials.
3. The communication of something to the public; making information generally known.
4. The business of issuing printed matter for sale or distribution.

The context implies that "publication" refers to the act of making the economic indicators available to the public. While the indicators could be in printed form, the context doesn't necessarily imply a printed format; it could be digital. The focus is on the act of making the information known to the public.

- Sense 1 refers to a physical copy, which is not directly relevant because the context doesn't specify the form of the publication.
- Sense 2 involves issuing printed materials, which is close but might be too narrow if the publication wasn't in printed form.
- Sense 3 is about communicating something to the public, which aligns with making economic indicators known, regardless of the format.
- Sense 4 refers to the business of issuing printed matter, which is not directly relevant to the act of releasing specific information.

Given the context and the definitions, the most appropriate sense is the one that involves making information generally known to the public. This matches **sense_index: 3**, "the communication of something to the public; making information generally known."

{"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: indicator
Target surface form: indicators
Context:
The New York Stock Exchange closed with no particular heading on Friday, in a market torn between better than expected indicators in the United States and a strengthening dollar: the Dow Jones gained 0.63% but the NASDAQ dropped 0.03%. According to final closing figures, the Dow Jones Industrial Average has risen by 65.67 points to 10 471.50 points, whereas the NASDAQ, with a technology predominance, fell by 0.55 point to 2 190.31 points. The wider Standard & Poor's 500 has itself advanced by 0.37% (4.06 points) to 1 106.41 points. Frankly, the market is very calm, observes Mace Blicksilver of Marblehead Asset Management. It remains within a narrow margin; trading volumes have become very weak, and I think that this will remain the case until the end of the year. The trend was supported by the publication of better than expected economic <t>indicators</t>, which "have contributed to improving market opinion in relation to the robustness of the economic recovery", summarised Charles Schwab's analysts. In the United States, retail sales have increased by 1.3% in November, for the second month in a row, and far more than predicted.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=indicator%1:10:00:: | definition=a number or ratio (a value on a scale of measurement) derived from a series of observed facts; can reveal relative changes as a function of time | synonyms=index, index number, indicant
2. sense_key=indicator%1:10:01:: | definition=a signal for attracting attention
3. sense_key=indicator%1:06:00:: | definition=a device for showing the operating condition of some system
4. sense_key=indicator%1:27:00:: | definition=(chemistry) a substance that changes color to indicate the presence of some ion or substance; can be used to indicate the completion of a chemical reaction or (in medicine) to test for a particular reaction

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

1. **Context Analysis**: The passage discusses the stock market's performance, influenced by economic data and indicators. It mentions "better than expected indicators in the United States" and specifically highlights "economic indicators" that have contributed to a positive market outlook. The context is financial and economic.

2. **Candidate Senses Analysis**:
   - **1. sense_key=indicator%1:10:00::**: This definition refers to "a number or ratio derived from a series of observed facts; can reveal relative changes as a function of time." The synonyms provided are "index," "index number," and "indicant." This sense fits well with the context of economic indicators, such as retail sales figures, that are used to gauge the state of the economy.
   - **2. sense_key=indicator%1:10:01::**: This refers to "a signal for attracting attention." While this could potentially be related to market signals, the context specifically talks about "economic indicators," which are more about statistical measures than signals for attention.
   - **3. sense_key=indicator%1:06:00::**: This is defined as "a device for showing the operating condition of some system." The context does not directly relate to devices or systems' operating conditions.
   - **4. sense_key=indicator%1:27:00::**: This pertains to "(chemistry) a substance that changes color to indicate the presence of some ion or substance." This is clearly unrelated to the economic and financial context provided.

3. **Choosing the Best Indexed Sense**:
   - The context is about economic data and its impact on the stock market. The term "indicators" is used in relation to economic performance and recovery.
   - The first sense (1. sense_key=indicator%1:10:00::) directly relates to economic indices or numbers that reflect changes over time, such as retail sales figures. This matches the context where "economic indicators" are discussed.

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

Therefore, the response in the required JSON format 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: market
Target surface form: market
Context:
The New York Stock Exchange closed with no particular heading on Friday, in a market torn between better than expected indicators in the United States and a strengthening dollar: the Dow Jones gained 0.63% but the NASDAQ dropped 0.03%. According to final closing figures, the Dow Jones Industrial Average has risen by 65.67 points to 10 471.50 points, whereas the NASDAQ, with a technology predominance, fell by 0.55 point to 2 190.31 points. The wider Standard & Poor's 500 has itself advanced by 0.37% (4.06 points) to 1 106.41 points. Frankly, the market is very calm, observes Mace Blicksilver of Marblehead Asset Management. It remains within a narrow margin; trading volumes have become very weak, and I think that this will remain the case until the end of the year. The trend was supported by the publication of better than expected economic indicators, which "have contributed to improving <t>market</t> opinion in relation to the robustness of the economic recovery", summarised Charles Schwab's analysts. In the United States, retail sales have increased by 1.3% in November, for the second month in a row, and far more than predicted.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=market%1:04:00:: | definition=the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold | synonyms=marketplace | examples=without competition there would be no market; they were driven from the marketplace
2. sense_key=market%1:14:00:: | definition=the customers for a particular product or service | examples=before they publish any book they try to determine the size of the market for it
3. sense_key=market%1:06:00:: | definition=a marketplace where groceries are sold | synonyms=grocery store, grocery, food market | examples=the grocery store included a meat market
4. sense_key=market%1:14:01:: | definition=the securities markets in the aggregate | synonyms=securities industry | examples=the market always frustrates the small investor
5. sense_key=market%1:06:01:: | definition=an area in a town where a public mercantile establishment is set up | synonyms=marketplace, mart

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: relation
Target surface form: relation
Context:
The New York Stock Exchange closed with no particular heading on Friday, in a market torn between better than expected indicators in the United States and a strengthening dollar: the Dow Jones gained 0.63% but the NASDAQ dropped 0.03%. According to final closing figures, the Dow Jones Industrial Average has risen by 65.67 points to 10 471.50 points, whereas the NASDAQ, with a technology predominance, fell by 0.55 point to 2 190.31 points. The wider Standard & Poor's 500 has itself advanced by 0.37% (4.06 points) to 1 106.41 points. Frankly, the market is very calm, observes Mace Blicksilver of Marblehead Asset Management. It remains within a narrow margin; trading volumes have become very weak, and I think that this will remain the case until the end of the year. The trend was supported by the publication of better than expected economic indicators, which "have contributed to improving market opinion in <t>relation</t> to the robustness of the economic recovery", summarised Charles Schwab's analysts. In the United States, retail sales have increased by 1.3% in November, for the second month in a row, and far more than predicted.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=relation%1:03:00:: | definition=an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together
2. sense_key=relation%1:04:01:: | definition=the act of sexual procreation between a man and a woman; the man's penis is inserted into the woman's vagina and excited until orgasm and ejaculation occur | synonyms=sexual intercourse, intercourse, sex act, copulation, coitus, coition
3. sense_key=relation%1:18:00:: | definition=a person related by blood or marriage | synonyms=relative | examples=police are searching for relatives of the deceased; he has distant relations back in New Jersey
4. sense_key=relation%1:10:01:: | definition=an act of narration | synonyms=telling, recounting | examples=he was the hero according to his own relation; his endless recounting of the incident eventually became unbearable
5. sense_key=relation%1:09:00:: | definition=(law) the principle that an act done at a later time is deemed by law to have occurred at an earlier time | synonyms=relation back | examples=his attorney argued for the relation back of the amended complaint to the time the initial complaint was filed
6. sense_key=relation%1:04:00:: | definition=(usually plural) mutual dealings or connections among persons or groups | examples=international relations

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

1. **Context Analysis**: The sentence where "relation" is used is: "have contributed to improving market opinion in relation to the robustness of the economic recovery". Here, "relation" is used to indicate a connection or association between "market opinion" and "the robustness of the economic recovery".

2. **Understanding the Candidate Senses**:
   - Sense 1: Refers to an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together.
   - Sense 2: Pertains to sexual procreation, which is not relevant to the given context.
   - Sense 3: Refers to a person related by blood or marriage, not applicable here.
   - Sense 4: Relates to an act of narration, not relevant to the context.
   - Sense 5: A legal principle regarding the timing of acts, not applicable.
   - Sense 6: Refers to mutual dealings or connections among persons or groups.

3. **Analyzing the Context and Candidate Senses**:
   - The phrase "in relation to" is commonly used to indicate a connection or reference between two things.
   - Sense 1 seems plausible because it talks about an abstraction characteristic of two entities together, which can be interpreted as a connection or relation between two concepts or entities.
   - Sense 6, while related to connections, typically refers to "relations" in the plural form and often in the context of interactions or dealings between entities, especially persons or groups.

4. **Choosing the Best Indexed Sense**:
   - The phrase "in relation to" is idiomatic and indicates a connection or reference. The closest sense that captures this notion without directly invoking the idiom is Sense 1, as it deals with the concept of two entities or parts being related or considered together in some abstraction.

5. **Conclusion**: The best indexed sense for "relation" in the given context is Sense 1.

{"sense_index": 1}


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

[User]
Target lemma: recovery
Target surface form: recovery
Context:
The New York Stock Exchange closed with no particular heading on Friday, in a market torn between better than expected indicators in the United States and a strengthening dollar: the Dow Jones gained 0.63% but the NASDAQ dropped 0.03%. According to final closing figures, the Dow Jones Industrial Average has risen by 65.67 points to 10 471.50 points, whereas the NASDAQ, with a technology predominance, fell by 0.55 point to 2 190.31 points. The wider Standard & Poor's 500 has itself advanced by 0.37% (4.06 points) to 1 106.41 points. Frankly, the market is very calm, observes Mace Blicksilver of Marblehead Asset Management. It remains within a narrow margin; trading volumes have become very weak, and I think that this will remain the case until the end of the year. The trend was supported by the publication of better than expected economic indicators, which "have contributed to improving market opinion in relation to the robustness of the economic <t>recovery</t>", summarised Charles Schwab's analysts. In the United States, retail sales have increased by 1.3% in November, for the second month in a row, and far more than predicted.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=recovery%1:11:00:: | definition=return to an original state | examples=the recovery of the forest after the fire was surprisingly rapid
2. sense_key=recovery%1:22:00:: | definition=gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury | synonyms=convalescence, recuperation
3. sense_key=recovery%1:04:00:: | definition=the act of regaining or saving something lost (or in danger of becoming lost) | synonyms=retrieval

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

The context is about the stock market and economic indicators. It mentions that better than expected economic indicators have contributed to improving market opinion regarding the "robustness of the economic recovery."

1. The first sense is defined as "return to an original state" with an example related to the recovery of a forest after a fire. This sense can be related to economic recovery, where the economy returns to a previous state of health or growth after a downturn.

2. The second sense refers to "gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury," which is more related to health and physical recuperation. While economies can be metaphorically "sick," this sense is less directly related to economic contexts.

3. The third sense is about "the act of regaining or saving something lost." While this could be interpreted broadly, it's more about retrieving something specific that was lost, rather than a general state of improvement or return to health.

Given the context, the word "recovery" is used in relation to the economy improving after presumably being in a less healthy state. The first sense ("return to an original state") fits this context well, as it can be applied to the economy returning to a healthier or more robust state.

Therefore, the best indexed sense for "recovery" 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: analyst
Target surface form: analysts
Context:
The New York Stock Exchange closed with no particular heading on Friday, in a market torn between better than expected indicators in the United States and a strengthening dollar: the Dow Jones gained 0.63% but the NASDAQ dropped 0.03%. According to final closing figures, the Dow Jones Industrial Average has risen by 65.67 points to 10 471.50 points, whereas the NASDAQ, with a technology predominance, fell by 0.55 point to 2 190.31 points. The wider Standard & Poor's 500 has itself advanced by 0.37% (4.06 points) to 1 106.41 points. Frankly, the market is very calm, observes Mace Blicksilver of Marblehead Asset Management. It remains within a narrow margin; trading volumes have become very weak, and I think that this will remain the case until the end of the year. The trend was supported by the publication of better than expected economic indicators, which "have contributed to improving market opinion in relation to the robustness of the economic recovery", summarised Charles Schwab's <t>analysts</t>. In the United States, retail sales have increased by 1.3% in November, for the second month in a row, and far more than predicted.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=analyst%1:18:00:: | definition=someone who is skilled at analyzing data
2. sense_key=analyst%1:18:02:: | definition=an expert who studies financial data (on credit or securities or sales or financial patterns etc.) and recommends appropriate business actions
3. sense_key=analyst%1:18:01:: | definition=a licensed practitioner of psychoanalysis | synonyms=psychoanalyst

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 "analysts" in the given context, let's analyze the information provided.

The context revolves around the stock market, discussing various indices like the Dow Jones Industrial Average, NASDAQ, and Standard & Poor's 500, along with the factors influencing their performance. The sentence specifically mentions "Charles Schwab's analysts" summarizing the impact of economic indicators on market opinion regarding the economic recovery.

1. The first sense defines an analyst as "someone who is skilled at analyzing data." While this is broad and could apply, it's too general given the financial context.
2. The second sense is "an expert who studies financial data (on credit or securities or sales or financial patterns etc.) and recommends appropriate business actions." This sense is directly related to the financial context provided, where analysts are discussing economic indicators and their impact on the market.
3. The third sense refers to "a licensed practitioner of psychoanalysis," also known as a psychoanalyst. This is unrelated to the financial context.

Given the context is about financial markets and economic indicators, the most relevant definition is the one related to financial data analysis.

Therefore, the best indexed sense for "analysts" in this context is the one related to financial analysis.

{"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: united_states
Target surface form: United States
Context:
According to final closing figures, the Dow Jones Industrial Average has risen by 65.67 points to 10 471.50 points, whereas the NASDAQ, with a technology predominance, fell by 0.55 point to 2 190.31 points. The wider Standard & Poor's 500 has itself advanced by 0.37% (4.06 points) to 1 106.41 points. Frankly, the market is very calm, observes Mace Blicksilver of Marblehead Asset Management. It remains within a narrow margin; trading volumes have become very weak, and I think that this will remain the case until the end of the year. The trend was supported by the publication of better than expected economic indicators, which "have contributed to improving market opinion in relation to the robustness of the economic recovery", summarised Charles Schwab's analysts. In the <t>United States</t>, retail sales have increased by 1.3% in November, for the second month in a row, and far more than predicted. Moreover, the confidence of American consumers has clearly bounced back in December, to 73.4 against 67.4 the previous month, according to preliminary estimates from Michigan University's index.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=united_states%1:15:00:: | definition=North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776 | synonyms=United States of America, America, the States, US, USA
2. sense_key=united_states%1:14:00:: | definition=the executive and legislative and judicial branches of the federal government of the United States | synonyms=United States government, U.S. government, U.S.

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 "United States" in the given context, let's analyze the information provided.

The context discusses market trends, economic indicators, and consumer confidence in relation to the "United States." Specifically, it mentions retail sales increasing by 1.3% in November and the confidence of American consumers improving in December.

The two candidate senses provided are:
1. North American republic containing 50 states - This sense refers to the country itself, its geography, and its political status.
2. The executive and legislative and judicial branches of the federal government of the United States - This sense refers specifically to the government of the United States.

The context does not directly refer to the government or its branches but rather to economic indicators and consumer behavior within the country. Phrases like "retail sales have increased" and "the confidence of American consumers has clearly bounced back" suggest a focus on the country and its economy rather than its government.

Therefore, the most appropriate sense is the one that refers to the country, which is the first candidate sense.

{"sense_index": 1}