Q: Does the word "body" mean the same thing in "A body of law." and "A body of doctrine."?

A: the same meaning

Q: Does the word "place" mean the same thing in "He lost his place on the page." and "A political system with no place for the less prominent groups."?

A: different meanings

Q: Does the word "gather" mean the same thing in "Gather some stones." and "Herman gathered the students together."?

A: the same meaning

Q: Does the word "interest" mean the same thing in "In the common interest." and "An interest in music."?

A:
different meanings