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Which numbered sense of "repression" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: The whole notion of "creativity "in education was (and is) part and parcel of a romantic rebellion against disciplined instruction, which was (and is) regarded as "authoritarian, "a <t>repression</t> and frustration of the latent talents and the wonderful, if as yet undefined, potentialities inherent in the souls of all our children.

Senses:
1. definition=a state of forcible subjugation | examples=the long repression of Christian sects
2. definition=(psychiatry) the classical defense mechanism that protects you from impulses or ideas that would cause anxiety by preventing them from becoming conscious
3. definition=the act of repressing; control by holding down | examples=his goal was the repression of insolence

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the sentence to determine which sense of "repression" is being used.

The sentence reads: "...which was (and is) regarded as 'authoritarian,' a repression and frustration of the latent talents and the wonderful, if as yet undefined, potentialities inherent in the souls of all our children."

In this context, "repression" is being used to describe how disciplined instruction is seen as suppressing or holding down the natural talents and potentialities of children. It's not about a psychiatric defense mechanism, and it's not about forcible subjugation of a group.

Let me examine each sense:

1. "a state of forcible subjugation" - This is about suppressing a group of people, like Christian sects. The example "the long repression of Christian sects" suggests oppression of a group.

2. "(psychiatry) the classical defense mechanism..." - This is a psychiatric term about unconscious blocking of impulses/ideas.

3. "the act of repressing; control by holding down" - This is about the action of suppressing or holding down something. The example "his goal was the repression of insolence" shows suppressing or controlling something.

In the sentence, "repression" is being used as "the act of repressing; control by holding down" - it's describing how disciplined instruction holds down or suppresses the natural talents of children. This matches sense 3.

The answer is: 3


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Which numbered sense of "frustration" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: The whole notion of "creativity "in education was (and is) part and parcel of a romantic rebellion against disciplined instruction, which was (and is) regarded as "authoritarian, "a repression and <t>frustration</t> of the latent talents and the wonderful, if as yet undefined, potentialities inherent in the souls of all our children.

Senses:
1. definition=the feeling that accompanies an experience of being thwarted in attaining your goals
2. definition=an act of hindering someone's plans or efforts
3. definition=a feeling of annoyance at being hindered or criticized | examples=her constant complaints were the main source of his frustration

finish_reason: stop

role: assistant

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the sentence to determine which sense of "frustration" is being used.

The sentence reads: "which was (and is) regarded as "authoritarian," a repression and <t>frustration</t> of the latent talents and the wonderful, if as yet undefined, potentialities inherent in the souls of all our children."

The context shows that:
- "frustration" is paired with "repression"
- It's describing what "authoritarian" instruction does to children's talents and potentialities
- The structure is "repression and frustration OF the latent talents" - meaning it's blocking or hindering these talents

Let me examine each sense:

1. "the feeling that accompanies an experience of being thwarted in attaining your goals" - This is a feeling/emotion experienced by the person being thwarted. But in this sentence, we're talking about the action/act of frustrating the children's talents, not the feeling.

2. "an act of hindering someone's plans or efforts" - This fits because the sentence is describing how authoritarian instruction hinders or blocks children's talents and potentialities. It's the ACT of hindering.

3. "a feeling of annoyance at being hindered or criticized" - This is another emotional sense, similar to #1.

The key is that "frustration" here is used as a noun describing an ACTION (parallel to "repression"), not a feeling. It's describing the act of hindering the children's talents.

The answer is 2.

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Which numbered sense of "latent" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: The whole notion of "creativity "in education was (and is) part and parcel of a romantic rebellion against disciplined instruction, which was (and is) regarded as "authoritarian, "a repression and frustration of the <t>latent</t> talents and the wonderful, if as yet undefined, potentialities inherent in the souls of all our children.

Senses:
1. definition=potentially existing but not presently evident or realized | examples=a latent fingerprint
2. definition=(pathology) not presently active | examples=latent infection

reasoning_content:
In the sentence, "latent talents" refers to talents that exist within the children but are not yet evident or realized. The sentence suggests that these talents are present but hidden, waiting to be developed or brought out.

Looking at the two senses:
1. "potentially existing but not presently evident or realized" - This fits perfectly. The latent talents are seen as existing within children but not yet shown or developed.
2. "(pathology) not presently active" - This is a medical/pathological term referring to diseases or infections that are present but not active. This doesn't fit the context about children's talents.

The correct sense is 1.


[User]
Which numbered sense of "talent" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: The whole notion of "creativity "in education was (and is) part and parcel of a romantic rebellion against disciplined instruction, which was (and is) regarded as "authoritarian, "a repression and frustration of the latent <t>talents</t> and the wonderful, if as yet undefined, potentialities inherent in the souls of all our children.

Senses:
1. definition=natural abilities or qualities
2. definition=a person who possesses unusual innate ability in some field or activity

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the sentence to understand which sense of "talent" is being used.

The sentence talks about "the latent talents and the wonderful, if as yet undefined, potentialities inherent in the souls of all our children."

The key phrase is "latent talents... inherent in the souls of all our children." This is referring to:
- Natural abilities or qualities that are present within children
- These are described as "latent" (present but not yet manifest)
- They are "inherent" (inborn, natural)
- They belong to "all our children" (a general characteristic of children)

Sense 1: "natural abilities or qualities" - This refers to the inherent abilities that people have.

Sense 2: "a person who possesses unusual innate ability in some field or activity" - This refers to a talented person (someone who IS talented).

In the sentence, "talents" is being used to refer to the natural abilities and qualities that children possess, not to refer to the children themselves as "talented people." The context emphasizes the abilities/qualities themselves (latent, potential, inherent), not individuals who possess exceptional abilities.

Therefore, the correct sense is 1.


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Which numbered sense of "yet" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: The whole notion of "creativity "in education was (and is) part and parcel of a romantic rebellion against disciplined instruction, which was (and is) regarded as "authoritarian, "a repression and frustration of the latent talents and the wonderful, if as <t>yet</t> undefined, potentialities inherent in the souls of all our children.

Senses:
1. definition=up to the present time | examples=I have yet to see the results
2. definition=used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time | examples=So far he hasn't called
3. definition=to a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons | examples=looked sick and felt even worse
4. definition=within an indefinite time or at an unspecified future time | examples=he longed for the flowers that were yet to show themselves
5. definition=used after a superlative | examples=this is the best so far
6. definition=despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession) | examples=although I'm a little afraid, however I'd like to try it

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the sentence to understand how "yet" is being used:

"...the wonderful, if as yet undefined, potentialities inherent in the souls of all our children."

The phrase "as yet undefined" means "not yet defined" or "undefined up to now/so far."

Let me look at each sense:

1. "up to the present time" - e.g., "I have yet to see the results" - This could fit. "As yet undefined" would mean "undefined up to the present time"

2. "used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time" - This is similar to sense 1 but specifically for negative statements. The example "So far he hasn't called" shows this usage.

3. "to a greater degree or extent" - This doesn't fit. This would be like "even worse"

4. "within an indefinite time or at an unspecified future time" - e.g., "he longed for the flowers that were yet to show themselves" - This could also fit, suggesting something that will be defined in the future.

5. "used after a superlative" - Doesn't apply here.

6. "despite anything to the contrary" - Doesn't apply here.

The key phrase is "as yet undefined." This means "up to now, undefined" or "not yet defined up to this point." This is describing a state that has existed up to the present time - the potentialities are currently/so far undefined.

This seems to match sense 1 best: "up to the present time" or could match sense 4 about future time. But "as yet" typically means "up to now/so far" which aligns more with sense 1.

Actually, looking more carefully: "as yet undefined" means the potentialities are currently undefined, but might be defined in the future. But the primary meaning is that they are undefined at present.

I think this is sense 1 - "up to the present time" - because "as yet undefined" means "not yet defined up to now."


[User]
Which numbered sense of "potentiality" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: The whole notion of "creativity "in education was (and is) part and parcel of a romantic rebellion against disciplined instruction, which was (and is) regarded as "authoritarian, "a repression and frustration of the latent talents and the wonderful, if as yet undefined, <t>potentialities</t> inherent in the souls of all our children.

Senses:
1. definition=the inherent capacity for coming into being
2. definition=an aptitude that may be developed

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the sentence to determine which sense of "potentiality" is being used.

The sentence reads: "...a repression and frustration of the latent talents and the wonderful, if as yet undefined, <t>potentialities</t> inherent in the souls of all our children."

The context discusses:
- "latent talents" - abilities that are present but not yet developed
- "potentialities inherent in the souls of all our children" - capabilities that exist within children
- The passage is about romantic rebellion against disciplined instruction, suggesting these are capacities within children that should be allowed to develop

Now let me examine the two senses:

1. "the inherent capacity for coming into being" - This refers to the capacity or potential to exist or develop, the ability to become something

2. "an aptitude that may be developed" - This refers to a specific talent or skill that can be developed

In the context of the sentence, "potentialities" refers to the capacities and abilities that children possess which can be developed. It's described as "latent" (hidden but present) and "inherent in the souls" of children. The passage suggests these are general capacities that exist within children and can be developed or expressed.

Sense 2 seems more precise because it specifically refers to "an aptitude that may be developed," which aligns with how the passage uses "potentialities" - as things that are currently latent but can be developed through creative education.

However, sense 1 ("the inherent capacity for coming into being") also fits because it emphasizes the capacity that exists inherently.

Looking more carefully at the wording: the passage talks about "latent talents and the wonderful... potentialities" - these are existing capacities within children that can be developed. This most closely matches sense 2: "an aptitude that may be developed."


[User]
Which numbered sense of "inherent" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: The whole notion of "creativity "in education was (and is) part and parcel of a romantic rebellion against disciplined instruction, which was (and is) regarded as "authoritarian, "a repression and frustration of the latent talents and the wonderful, if as yet undefined, potentialities <t>inherent</t> in the souls of all our children.

Senses:
1. definition=existing as an essential constituent or characteristic | examples=the Ptolemaic system with its built-in concept of periodicity
2. definition=in the nature of something though not readily apparent | examples=shortcomings inherent in our approach

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the sentence and understand what "inherent" means in this context.

The sentence discusses "wonderful, if as yet undefined, potentialities inherent in the souls of all our children."

The question is asking which sense of "inherent" is being used:

1. "existing as an essential constituent or characteristic" - with example about the Ptolemaic system having a built-in concept of periodicity
2. "in the nature of something though not readily apparent" - with example about shortcomings in an approach

In the sentence, "inherent" describes potentialities that exist in the souls of children - things that are part of their essential nature or essential characteristics. The potentialities are described as "wonderful" and "latent" (yet to be developed), and they are seen as inherent to/built-in to the children themselves.

This matches sense 1 better because it's describing something that exists as an essential part or characteristic (the potentialities are an essential part of children's nature/souls).

Sense 2 talks about things "in the nature of something though not readily apparent" - which could also apply here since the potentialities are "as yet undefined" and not yet apparent.

However, the key difference is:
- Sense 1 emphasizes "existing as an essential constituent or characteristic" - they ARE there, they're essential
- Sense 2 emphasizes "in the nature of something though not readily apparent" - they exist but aren't obvious

The context suggests these are potentialities that are inherent/built-in to children's nature, making sense 1 the more precise fit.


[User]
Which numbered sense of "soul" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: The whole notion of "creativity "in education was (and is) part and parcel of a romantic rebellion against disciplined instruction, which was (and is) regarded as "authoritarian, "a repression and frustration of the latent talents and the wonderful, if as yet undefined, potentialities inherent in the <t>souls</t> of all our children.

Senses:
1. definition=the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
2. definition=a human being | examples=there was too much for one person to do
3. definition=deep feeling or emotion
4. definition=the human embodiment of something | examples=the soul of honor
5. definition=a secular form of gospel that was a major Black musical genre in the 1960s and 1970s | examples=soul was politically significant during the Civil Rights movement

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the sentence to determine which sense of "soul" is being used.

The sentence reads: "...the latent talents and the wonderful, if as yet undefined, potentialities inherent in the souls of all our children."

The context is discussing children and their inherent talents and potentialities. The word "souls" here refers to the essential, non-material essence of each child - the inner being or spirit that possesses these talents and potentialities.

Let me check each sense:

1. "the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life" - This fits well. The passage is talking about the immaterial essence of children that contains their talents and potentialities.

2. "a human being | examples=there was too much for one person to do" - This would be a straightforward use meaning "children" as people, but that's too simple and doesn't capture the deeper meaning intended here.

3. "deep feeling or emotion" - This doesn't fit as well. The passage isn't about emotions.

4. "the human embodiment of something | examples=the soul of honor" - This could potentially fit if we're saying the child is the embodiment of talent and potentiality, but this seems less likely.

5. "a secular form of gospel..." - This clearly doesn't fit in this context.

The best fit is sense 1 - the immaterial part of a person that is the actuating cause of individual life. The passage is discussing the innermost essence of children that contains their latent talents and potentialities.


[User]
Which numbered sense of "child" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: The whole notion of "creativity "in education was (and is) part and parcel of a romantic rebellion against disciplined instruction, which was (and is) regarded as "authoritarian, "a repression and frustration of the latent talents and the wonderful, if as yet undefined, potentialities inherent in the souls of all our <t>children</t>.

Senses:
1. definition=a young person of either sex | examples=she writes books for children
2. definition=a human offspring (son or daughter) of any age | examples=they had three children
3. definition=an immature childish person | examples=he remained a child in practical matters as long as he lived
4. definition=a member of a clan or tribe | examples=the children of Israel

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the sentence to determine which sense of "child" is being used.

The sentence reads: "...the wonderful, if as yet undefined, potentialities inherent in the souls of all our children."

The context is about:
- A discussion of education and creativity
- The "latent talents" and "potentialities" in people
- Specifically referring to students in an educational context
- The phrase "all our children" suggests young people in a school/educational setting

Let me examine each sense:

1. "a young person of either sex" - This would fit the educational context where children are students
2. "a human offspring (son or daughter) of any age" - This could work but seems less specific to the context
3. "an immature childish person" - This doesn't fit; the passage is discussing young people with potential, not immature adults
4. "a member of a clan or tribe" - This doesn't fit the context at all

The passage is discussing the educational debate about how children (young students) have inherent talents and potentialities. The use of "our children" in the context of education and schooling strongly suggests sense 1: "a young person of either sex" - which is the standard usage for children in an educational context.

Sense 2 could also work, but sense 1 is more specifically about young people, which fits the educational context better.

The answer is 1.


[User]
Which numbered sense of "parent" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: It is not surprising that <t>parents</t> find this romantic extravagance so attractive.

Senses:
1. definition=a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
2. definition=an organism (plant or animal) from which younger ones are obtained

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the sentence and the two sense definitions:

Sentence: "It is not surprising that <t>parents</t> find this romantic extravagance so attractive."

Sense 1: "a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian"

Sense 2: "an organism (plant or animal) from which younger ones are obtained"

In the sentence, "parents" refers to people - fathers and mothers who are finding something attractive. This is clearly referring to human parents in their role as guardians/caretakers of children.

Sense 1 is the definition that applies here because it specifically refers to "a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian."

Sense 2 would be used in a biological/scientific context when talking about organisms that produce offspring, not when referring to human parents in a social context.

The answer is 1.


[User]
Which numbered sense of "find" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: It is not surprising that parents <t>find</t> this romantic extravagance so attractive.

Senses:
1. definition=come upon, as if by accident; meet with | examples=We find this idea in Plato
2. definition=discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of | examples=She detected high levels of lead in her drinking water
3. definition=come upon after searching; find the location of something that was missed or lost | examples=Did you find your glasses?
4. definition=establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study | examples=find the product of two numbers
5. definition=come to believe on the basis of emotion, intuitions, or indefinite grounds | examples=I feel that he doesn't like me
6. definition=perceive or be contemporaneous with | examples=We found Republicans winning the offices
7. definition=get something or somebody for a specific purpose | examples=I found this gadget that will serve as a bottle opener
8. definition=make a discovery, make a new finding | examples=Roentgen discovered X-rays
9. definition=make a discovery | examples=She found that he had lied to her
10. definition=obtain through effort or management | examples=She found the time and energy to take care of her aging parents
11. definition=decide on and make a declaration about | examples=find someone guilty
12. definition=receive a specified treatment (abstract) | examples=These aspects of civilization do not find expression or receive an interpretation
13. definition=perceive oneself to be in a certain condition or place | examples=I found myself in a difficult situation
14. definition=get or find back; recover the use of | examples=She regained control of herself
15. definition=succeed in reaching; arrive at | examples=The arrow found its mark
16. definition=accept and make use of one's personality, abilities, and situation | examples=My son went to Berkeley to find himself

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the sentence: "It is not surprising that parents <t>find</t> this romantic extravagance so attractive."

The structure here is "parents find [object] [adjective]" where "find" is being used to mean that parents come to believe or perceive that this romantic extravagance is attractive.

Looking at the senses:

1. "come upon, as if by accident" - Not applicable, this is intentional observation
2. "discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of" - Could work, but the definition seems more about discovering existence
3. "come upon after searching; find the location of something" - No, not about location
4. "establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study" - No, not about calculation/investigation
5. "come to believe on the basis of emotion, intuitions, or indefinite grounds" - This looks very promising! "I feel that he doesn't like me" is similar to "parents find this so attractive"
6. "perceive or be contemporaneous with" - Could work, but sense 5 seems better
7. "get something or somebody for a specific purpose" - No
8. "make a discovery, make a new finding" - No
9. "make a discovery" - Similar to sense 2, but with examples showing "She found that he had lied to her" which is closer
10. "obtain through effort or management" - No
11. "decide on and make a declaration about" - No
12. "receive a specified treatment" - No
13. "perceive oneself to be in a certain condition or place" - Could work, but not quite right
14. "get or find back; recover the use of" - No
15. "succeed in reaching; arrive at" - No
16. "accept and make use of one's personality, abilities, and situation" - No

Sense 5 seems best: "come to believe on the basis of emotion, intuitions, or indefinite grounds" with the example "I feel that he doesn't like me"
Parents aren't searching or discovering something external here—they're forming a belief rooted in their emotional response. Sense 9 could also work with "She found that he had lied to her," but sense 5 more directly captures the emotional and intuitive basis for their perception, which aligns with the context of romantic extravagance appealing to their feelings rather than their logic.


[User]
Which numbered sense of "romantic" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: It is not surprising that parents find this <t>romantic</t> extravagance so attractive.

Senses:
1. definition=belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts | examples=romantic poetry
2. definition=expressive of or exciting sexual love or romance | examples=her amatory affairs
3. definition=not sensible about practical matters; idealistic and unrealistic | examples=as quixotic as a restoration of medieval knighthood

reasoning_content:
The sentence is: "It is not surprising that parents find this <t>romantic</t> extravagance so attractive."

Let me analyze what "romantic" means in this context:

1. "Romantic extravagance" - this refers to something extravagant that is not practical or sensible
2. The sentence is describing parents finding something "attractive" that is characterized as an "extravagance"
3. An extravagance is excessive spending or something impractical

Looking at the three senses:

1. "belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts" - This would refer to the artistic/literary movement. "Romantic extravagance" doesn't seem to be referring to the artistic movement.

2. "expressive of or exciting sexual love or romance" - This refers to romantic love or amatory affairs. While "romantic" can mean relating to romance/love, "romantic extravagance" doesn't clearly mean something related to sexual love or romance.

3. "not sensible about practical matters; idealistic and unrealistic" - This fits well. "Romantic extravagance" would mean impractical, excessive, unrealistic spending - something idealistic rather than practical. When you call something "romantic" extravagance, you're suggesting it's not sensible, that it's idealistic.

The answer is 3.


[User]
Which numbered sense of "so" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: It is not surprising that parents find this romantic extravagance <t>so</t> attractive.

Senses:
1. definition=to a very great extent or degree | examples=the idea is so obvious
2. definition=in a manner that facilitates | examples=he observed the snakes so he could describe their behavior
3. definition=in such a condition or manner, especially as expressed or implied | examples=They're happy and I hope they will remain so
4. definition=to a certain unspecified extent or degree | examples=I can only go so far with this student
5. definition=in the same way; also | examples=I was offended and so was he
6. definition=in the way indicated; ; ; (`thusly' is a nonstandard variant) | examples=hold the brush so
7. definition=(usually followed by `that') to an extent or degree as expressed | examples=he was so tired he could hardly stand
8. definition=subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors) | examples=then he left
9. definition=(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result | examples=therefore X must be true
10. definition=in truth (often tends to intensify) | examples=they said the car would break down and indeed it did

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the sentence: "It is not surprising that parents find this romantic extravagance <t>so</t> attractive."

The word "so" here is modifying the adjective "attractive" and is expressing a degree or extent to which the romantic extravagance is attractive. It's saying the extravagance is attractive to a great extent or degree.

Let me check each sense:

1. "to a very great extent or degree" - examples: "the idea is so obvious" - This matches! The sentence is saying the extravagance is SO attractive (to a great degree).

2. "in a manner that facilitates" - This doesn't fit.

3. "in such a condition or manner" - This is like "remain so" meaning "remain in that state" - doesn't fit here.

4. "to a certain unspecified extent or degree" - "I can only go so far" - This is also about degree but it's about an unspecified limit. The sentence doesn't have that limiting sense.

5. "in the same way; also" - Doesn't fit.

6. "in the way indicated" - Doesn't fit.

7. "(usually followed by `that') to an extent or degree as expressed" - "he was so tired he could hardly stand" - This could work, but it usually requires "that" and it's expressing a consequence. In our sentence, there's no "that" clause that follows.

8. "subsequently or soon afterward" - Doesn't fit.

9. "(used to introduce a logical conclusion)" - Doesn't fit.

10. "in truth (often tends to intensify)" - Doesn't fit.

The best match is sense 1: "to a very great extent or degree" - the romantic extravagance is attractive to a very great extent/degree.


[User]
Which numbered sense of "attractive" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: It is not surprising that parents find this romantic extravagance so <t>attractive</t>.

Senses:
1. definition=pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm | examples=a remarkably attractive young man
2. definition=having power to arouse interest | examples=an attractive opportunity
3. definition=having the properties of a magnet; the ability to draw or pull | examples=an attractive force

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the sentence: "It is not surprising that parents find this romantic extravagance so <t>attractive</t>."

The sentence is saying that parents find something (a romantic extravagance) attractive. What does "attractive" mean in this context?

Let me examine each sense:

1. "pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm" - This could fit, as the romantic extravagance is pleasing to parents in some way.

2. "having power to arouse interest" - This could also fit, as something that is attractive has the power to draw interest.

3. "having the properties of a magnet; the ability to draw or pull" - This is more literal/physical and doesn't seem to apply here.

The key is determining if the word means "pleasing/beautiful" or "arousing interest/appealing."

In context, "parents find this romantic extravagance so attractive" suggests that the extravagance appeals to them, draws their interest or attention. The romantic extravagance is interesting or appealing to them in terms of capturing their interest, not necessarily about physical beauty or visual charm.

However, sense 1 includes both "pleasing to the eye or mind" - so it could encompass mental appeal as well as visual. The phrase "pleasing to the mind" could cover the idea of something being appealing or interesting.

Actually, looking more carefully: sense 2 is "having power to arouse interest" - this is specifically about arousing interest. The romantic extravagance arouses the parents' interest, making it appealing to them.

I think sense 2 is the best fit here, as it specifically captures the idea of something that draws interest or appeal, which is what "parents find this attractive" suggests.


[User]
Which numbered sense of "same" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: Fortunately, these <t>same</t> parents do want their children to get a decent education as traditionally understood, and they have enough common sense to know what that demands.

Senses:
1. definition=same in identity | examples=the same man I saw yesterday
2. definition=closely similar or comparable in kind or quality or quantity or degree | examples=curtains the same color as the walls
3. definition=equal in amount or value | examples=like amounts
4. definition=unchanged in character or nature | examples=the village stayed the same

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the sentence to determine which sense of "same" is being used.

The sentence is: "Fortunately, these <t>same</t> parents do want their children to get a decent education as traditionally understood, and they have enough common sense to know what that demands."

Let me consider each sense:

1. "same in identity" - This would mean the identical parents mentioned before. Looking at context, "these same parents" refers to the parents previously mentioned in the discourse. This is referring to identical people mentioned earlier.

2. "closely similar or comparable in kind or quality or quantity or degree" - This would be about similarity, not identity.

3. "equal in amount or value" - This is about equality in quantity/value.

4. "unchanged in character or nature" - This would be about something staying the same over time.

In the phrase "these same parents," the word "same" is being used to refer back to parents that were already mentioned earlier in the text. The speaker is saying "these parents" (the ones I already mentioned) rather than different parents. This is about identity - these are the identical parents being referenced again.

This matches sense 1: "same in identity" with the example "the same man I saw yesterday" - just like we're talking about the same parents (we've mentioned before).

The answer is 1.


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Which numbered sense of "parent" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: Fortunately, these same <t>parents</t> do want their children to get a decent education as traditionally understood, and they have enough common sense to know what that demands.

Senses:
1. definition=a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
2. definition=an organism (plant or animal) from which younger ones are obtained

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the sentence to determine which sense of "parent" is being used.

The sentence is: "Fortunately, these same <t>parents</t> do want their children to get a decent education as traditionally understood, and they have enough common sense to know what that demands."

In this sentence, "parents" refers to people who are caring for and raising children (they "want their children to get a decent education" and "nurtures and raises a child"). The context clearly indicates human parents in the role of guardians and educators of their children.

Sense 1: "a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian" - This fits perfectly. The parents are described as wanting their children to get an education and having common sense about what that entails.

Sense 2: "an organism (plant or animal) from which younger ones are obtained" - This is a more biological/scientific sense that could apply to any organism. While technically parents do produce offspring, this sense is more about the biological relationship rather than the social/familial relationship being described.

The sentence is clearly using the first sense - referring to human parents in their role as guardians and educators.


[User]
Which numbered sense of "want" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: Fortunately, these same parents do <t>want</t> their children to get a decent education as traditionally understood, and they have enough common sense to know what that demands.

Senses:
1. definition=feel or have a desire for; want strongly | examples=I want to go home now
2. definition=have need of | examples=This piano wants the attention of a competent tuner
3. definition=hunt or look for; want for a particular reason | examples=Your former neighbor is wanted by the FBI
4. definition=wish or demand the presence of | examples=I want you here at noon!
5. definition=be without, lack; be deficient in | examples=want courtesy

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the sentence: "Fortunately, these same parents do want their children to get a decent education as traditionally understood, and they have enough common sense to know what that demands."

In this context, the parents "want" their children to get a decent education. This is expressing a desire for something to happen - they desire that their children receive a good education.

Let me check each definition:

1. "feel or have a desire for; want strongly" | examples: "I want to go home now" - This matches! The parents have a desire for their children to get a decent education.

2. "have need of" | examples: "This piano wants the attention of a competent tuner" - This could potentially fit, as one could argue the children have a need for education, but this doesn't seem like the primary meaning in this context.

3. "hunt or look for" | examples: "Your former neighbor is wanted by the FBI" - This doesn't fit at all.

4. "wish or demand the presence of" | examples: "I want you here at noon!" - This could partially fit, but the sentence is about wanting something to happen (education) for the children, not wanting their presence.

5. "be without, lack; be deficient in" | examples: "want courtesy" - This doesn't fit the context.

The correct sense is 1 - the parents feel or have a desire for their children to get a decent education.


[User]
Which numbered sense of "child" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: Fortunately, these same parents do want their <t>children</t> to get a decent education as traditionally understood, and they have enough common sense to know what that demands.

Senses:
1. definition=a young person of either sex | examples=she writes books for children
2. definition=a human offspring (son or daughter) of any age | examples=they had three children
3. definition=an immature childish person | examples=he remained a child in practical matters as long as he lived
4. definition=a member of a clan or tribe | examples=the children of Israel

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the sentence and each sense of "child":

Sentence: "Fortunately, these same parents do want their <t>children</t> to get a decent education as traditionally understood, and they have enough common sense to know what that demands."

The context is about parents wanting their children to get a decent education. Let me examine each sense:

1. "a young person of either sex" - This refers to young people, typically in an age range that would be considered childhood.

2. "a human offspring (son or daughter) of any age" - This refers to one's biological or adopted sons or daughters, regardless of their age. Since it says "of any age," it includes adult children.

3. "an immature childish person" - This is a metaphorical use referring to an adult who behaves in a childish manner.

4. "a member of a clan or tribe" - This refers to tribal or cultural membership.

In the sentence, the parents want "their children" to get an education. This could mean either:
- Their young offspring (sense 1)
- Their offspring in general, regardless of age (sense 2)

The phrase "their children" is possessive and indicates offspring. The context of wanting them to get a "decent education as traditionally understood" could apply to young children or could apply to children of any age.

However, sense 2 specifically says "a human offspring (son or daughter) of any age" which emphasizes the parent-child relationship regardless of age. Sense 1 says "a young person" which implies youth.

Given the context of parents wanting their children to get education, both could technically work, but sense 2 seems most appropriate as it emphasizes the parent-child relationship ("their children" - possessive, indicating offspring).

The answer is 2.


[User]
Which numbered sense of "get" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: Fortunately, these same parents do want their children to <t>get</t> a decent education as traditionally understood, and they have enough common sense to know what that demands.

Senses:
1. definition=come into the possession of something concrete or abstract | examples=She got a lot of paintings from her uncle
2. definition=enter or assume a certain state or condition | examples=He became annoyed when he heard the bad news
3. definition=cause to move; cause to be in a certain position or condition | examples=He got his squad on the ball
4. definition=receive a specified treatment (abstract) | examples=These aspects of civilization do not find expression or receive an interpretation
5. definition=reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress | examples=She arrived home at 7 o'clock
6. definition=go or come after and bring or take back | examples=Get me those books over there, please
7. definition=go through (mental or physical states or experiences) | examples=get an idea
8. definition=take vengeance on or get even | examples=We'll get them!
9. definition=achieve a point or goal | examples=Nicklaus had a 70
10. definition=cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner | examples=The ads induced me to buy a VCR
11. definition=succeed in catching or seizing, especially after a chase | examples=We finally got the suspect
12. definition=come to have or undergo a change of (physical features and attributes) | examples=He grew a beard
13. definition=be stricken by an illness, fall victim to an illness | examples=He got AIDS
14. definition=communicate with a place or person; establish communication with, as if by telephone | examples=Bill called this number and he got Mary
15. definition=give certain properties to something | examples=get someone mad
16. definition=move into a desired direction of discourse | examples=What are you driving at?
17. definition=grasp with the mind or develop an understanding of | examples=did you catch that allusion?
18. definition=attract and fix | examples=His look caught her
19. definition=reach with a blow or hit in a particular spot | examples=the rock caught her in the back of the head
20. definition=reach by calculation | examples=What do you get when you add up these numbers?
21. definition=acquire as a result of some effort or action | examples=You cannot get water out of a stone
22. definition=purchase | examples=What did you get at the toy store?
23. definition=perceive by hearing | examples=I didn't catch your name
24. definition=suffer from the receipt of | examples=She will catch hell for this behavior!
25. definition=receive as a retribution or punishment | examples=He got 5 years in prison
26. definition=leave immediately; used usually in the imperative form | examples=Scram!
27. definition=reach and board | examples=She got the bus just as it was leaving
28. definition=irritate | examples=Her childish behavior really get to me
29. definition=evoke an emotional response | examples=Brahms's `Requiem' gets me every time
30. definition=apprehend and reproduce accurately | examples=She really caught the spirit of the place in her drawings
31. definition=earn or achieve a base by being walked by the pitcher | examples=He drew a base on balls
32. definition=overcome or destroy | examples=The ice storm got my hibiscus
33. definition=be a mystery or bewildering to | examples=This beats me!
34. definition=take the first step or steps in carrying out an action | examples=We began working at dawn
35. definition=undergo (as of injuries and illnesses) | examples=She suffered a fracture in the accident
36. definition=make children | examples=Abraham begot Isaac

raw_output:
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The phrase "get a decent education" means to come into the possession of or acquire education, which matches sense 1: "come into the possession of something concrete or abstract."

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the sentence: "Fortunately, these same parents do want their children to <t>get</t> a decent education as traditionally understood, and they have enough common sense to know what that demands."

The key phrase is "get a decent education." What does "get" mean here?

Looking at the context, "get a decent education" means to obtain, acquire, or come into the possession of education. The parents want their children to obtain/acquire a decent education.

Let me check the definitions:
1. "come into the possession of something concrete or abstract" - examples include "She got a lot of paintings from her uncle" - This fits! Education is an abstract thing that you can possess/acquire.

2. "enter or assume a certain state or condition" - This doesn't fit as well. Getting an education isn't about entering a state.

21. "acquire as a result of some effort or action" - This also could work, but let me compare...

Actually, sense 1 is about "come into the possession of something concrete or abstract" and the example is about acquiring paintings, which is about coming into possession. Getting an education means acquiring/coming into possession of education.

Sense 21 is "acquire as a result of some effort or action" - You cannot get water out of a stone. This is about acquiring through effort, which also fits.

But sense 1 is more direct - it's simply about coming into possession of something, whether concrete or abstract. That's the most straightforward meaning of "get" in this context.

The answer is 1.


[User]
Which numbered sense of "get" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: Fortunately, these same parents do want their children to <t>get</t> a decent education as traditionally understood, and they have enough common sense to know what that demands.

Senses:
1. definition=come into the possession of something concrete or abstract | examples=She got a lot of paintings from her uncle
2. definition=enter or assume a certain state or condition | examples=He became annoyed when he heard the bad news
3. definition=cause to move; cause to be in a certain position or condition | examples=He got his squad on the ball
4. definition=receive a specified treatment (abstract) | examples=These aspects of civilization do not find expression or receive an interpretation
5. definition=reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress | examples=She arrived home at 7 o'clock
6. definition=go or come after and bring or take back | examples=Get me those books over there, please
7. definition=go through (mental or physical states or experiences) | examples=get an idea
8. definition=take vengeance on or get even | examples=We'll get them!
9. definition=achieve a point or goal | examples=Nicklaus had a 70
10. definition=cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner | examples=The ads induced me to buy a VCR
11. definition=succeed in catching or seizing, especially after a chase | examples=We finally got the suspect
12. definition=come to have or undergo a change of (physical features and attributes) | examples=He grew a beard
13. definition=be stricken by an illness, fall victim to an illness | examples=He got AIDS
14. definition=communicate with a place or person; establish communication with, as if by telephone | examples=Bill called this number and he got Mary
15. definition=give certain properties to something | examples=get someone mad
16. definition=move into a desired direction of discourse | examples=What are you driving at?
17. definition=grasp with the mind or develop an understanding of | examples=did you catch that allusion?
18. definition=attract and fix | examples=His look caught her
19. definition=reach with a blow or hit in a particular spot | examples=the rock caught her in the back of the head
20. definition=reach by calculation | examples=What do you get when you add up these numbers?
21. definition=acquire as a result of some effort or action | examples=You cannot get water out of a stone
22. definition=purchase | examples=What did you get at the toy store?
23. definition=perceive by hearing | examples=I didn't catch your name
24. definition=suffer from the receipt of | examples=She will catch hell for this behavior!
25. definition=receive as a retribution or punishment | examples=He got 5 years in prison
26. definition=leave immediately; used usually in the imperative form | examples=Scram!
27. definition=reach and board | examples=She got the bus just as it was leaving
28. definition=irritate | examples=Her childish behavior really get to me
29. definition=evoke an emotional response | examples=Brahms's `Requiem' gets me every time
30. definition=apprehend and reproduce accurately | examples=She really caught the spirit of the place in her drawings
31. definition=earn or achieve a base by being walked by the pitcher | examples=He drew a base on balls
32. definition=overcome or destroy | examples=The ice storm got my hibiscus
33. definition=be a mystery or bewildering to | examples=This beats me!
34. definition=take the first step or steps in carrying out an action | examples=We began working at dawn
35. definition=undergo (as of injuries and illnesses) | examples=She suffered a fracture in the accident
36. definition=make children | examples=Abraham begot Isaac

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1

The phrase "get a decent education" means to come into the possession of or acquire education, which matches sense 1: "come into the possession of something concrete or abstract."

[User] Your previous answer was invalid. Choose one candidate index between 1 and 36. Return only the integer.

reasoning_content:
Let me reconsider the sentence: "Fortunately, these same parents do want their children to <t>get</t> a decent education as traditionally understood, and they have enough common sense to know what that demands."

The phrase is "get a decent education". Let me think about what this means contextually:
- It's not about coming into possession of something physical
- It's more about obtaining/acquiring education through study and learning
- But looking at the senses more carefully...

Wait, let me look at sense 21: "acquire as a result of some effort or action | examples=You cannot get water out of a stone"

That seems to fit better than sense 1, because getting an education is typically the result of effort and action.

Actually, looking more carefully at the senses:
- Sense 1 is about possession (physical or abstract)
- Sense 21 is about acquiring as a result of effort or action

"Get a decent education" would require effort and action (studying, attending school, etc.), so sense 21 seems more appropriate than sense 1.

Let me verify: "acquire as a result of some effort or action" - yes, acquiring an education is definitely a result of effort and action.

The answer should be 21.


[User]
Which numbered sense of "decent" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: Fortunately, these same parents do want their children to get a <t>decent</t> education as traditionally understood, and they have enough common sense to know what that demands.

Senses:
1. definition=socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous | examples=from a decent family
2. definition=according with custom or propriety | examples=her becoming modesty
3. definition=conforming to conventions of sexual behavior; - George Santayana | examples=speech in this circle, if not always decent, never became lewd
4. definition=sufficient for the purpose | examples=an adequate income
5. definition=decently clothed | examples=are you decent?
6. definition=observing conventional sexual mores in speech or behavior or dress | examples=a modest neckline in her dress

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the sentence: "Fortunately, these same parents do want their children to get a decent education as traditionally understood, and they have enough common sense to know what that demands."

The word "decent" is being used to describe the kind of education these parents want for their children. They want an education that is "good enough" or "satisfactory" - adequate for the purpose of educating their children according to traditional standards.

Let me look at each sense:

1. "socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous" - This doesn't quite fit. They're not saying the education is virtuous or refined.

2. "according with custom or propriety" - This is about following conventions, but the phrase "as traditionally understood" suggests this might fit.

3. "conforming to conventions of sexual behavior" - This doesn't fit at all for "education."

4. "sufficient for the purpose" - This fits well. A "decent education" means an education that is adequate or sufficient for the purpose.

5. "decently clothed" - This doesn't apply to education.

6. "observing conventional sexual mores in speech or behavior or dress" - This doesn't fit for education.

The key phrase is "as traditionally understood" which suggests a proper, adequate education in the traditional sense. Sense 4 defines "decent" as "sufficient for the purpose" with the example "an adequate income." This perfectly matches the usage - they want an education that is sufficient/adequate for its purpose.

The answer is 4.


[User]
Which numbered sense of "education" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: Fortunately, these same parents do want their children to get a decent <t>education</t> as traditionally understood, and they have enough common sense to know what that demands.

Senses:
1. definition=the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill | examples=he received no formal education
2. definition=knowledge acquired by learning and instruction | examples=it was clear that he had a very broad education
3. definition=the gradual process of acquiring knowledge | examples=education is a preparation for life
4. definition=the profession of teaching (especially at a school or college or university)
5. definition=the result of good upbringing (especially knowledge of correct social behavior) | examples=a woman of breeding and refinement
6. definition=the United States federal department that administers all federal programs dealing with education (including federal aid to educational institutions and students); created 1979

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the sentence: "Fortunately, these same parents do want their children to get a decent education as traditionally understood, and they have enough common sense to know what that demands."

The context is about parents wanting their children to "get a decent education as traditionally understood." The phrase "as traditionally understood" suggests the conventional meaning of education - the process of learning, acquiring knowledge and skills in a formal/traditional setting.

Let me look at each sense:

1. "the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill" - This is about the activities/process of teaching and learning. This fits well with "get a decent education" and "as traditionally understood."

2. "knowledge acquired by learning and instruction" - This is the knowledge itself, not the process. The sentence is talking about getting education (the process/activities), not having knowledge.

3. "the gradual process of acquiring knowledge" - This could fit, but the emphasis is more on the process being gradual.

4. "the profession of teaching" - This doesn't fit the context at all.

5. "the result of good upbringing" - This is about refinement and social behavior. While the sentence mentions "common sense," it's not specifically about social refinement.

6. "the United States federal department" - This doesn't fit at all.

The most appropriate sense is #1: "the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill" because when we say "get a decent education," we're talking about receiving the activities and instruction that educate someone.


[User]
Which numbered sense of "know" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: Fortunately, these same parents do want their children to get a decent education as traditionally understood, and they have enough common sense to <t>know</t> what that demands.

Senses:
1. definition=be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about | examples=I know that the President lied to the people
2. definition=know how to do or perform something | examples=She knows how to knit
3. definition=be aware of the truth of something; have a belief or faith in something; regard as true beyond any doubt | examples=I know that I left the key on the table
4. definition=be familiar or acquainted with a person or an object | examples=She doesn't know this composer
5. definition=have firsthand knowledge of states, situations, emotions, or sensations | examples=I know the feeling!
6. definition=accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority | examples=The Crown Prince was acknowledged as the true heir to the throne
7. definition=have fixed in the mind | examples=I know Latin
8. definition=have sexual intercourse with | examples=This student sleeps with everyone in her dorm
9. definition=know the nature or character of | examples=we all knew her as a big show-off
10. definition=be able to distinguish, recognize as being different | examples=The child knows right from wrong
11. definition=perceive as familiar | examples=I know this voice!

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the sentence: "Fortunately, these same parents do want their children to get a decent education as traditionally understood, and they have enough common sense to <t>know</t> what that demands."

The key phrase is "to know what that demands." The parents need to know what a decent education demands - they need to understand or be aware of what the requirements or demands are.

Let me check each sense:

1. "be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information" - This seems to fit. The parents are aware of what a decent education demands.

2. "know how to do or perform something" - Not quite, it's not about performing an action.

3. "be aware of the truth of something; have a belief or faith in something; regard as true beyond any doubt" - This could work but sounds more emphatic/certain than needed.

4. "be familiar or acquainted with a person or an object" - Not about being acquainted with a person or object.

5. "have firsthand knowledge of states, situations, emotions, or sensations" - Possibly, they have knowledge of what education demands.

6. "accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority" - No.

7. "have fixed in the mind" - Could work, but seems more specific.

8. "have sexual intercourse with" - Definitely not.

9. "know the nature or character of" - This could work, understanding the nature of what education demands.

10. "be able to distinguish, recognize as being different" - Not quite.

11. "perceive as familiar" - Not exactly.

The most straightforward reading is sense 1: "be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information" - the parents are aware of what a decent education demands (as a fact/information).

This is the clearest fit.


[User]
Which numbered sense of "demand" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: Fortunately, these same parents do want their children to get a decent education as traditionally understood, and they have enough common sense to know what that <t>demands</t>.

Senses:
1. definition=request urgently and forcefully | examples=The victim's family is demanding compensation
2. definition=require as useful, just, or proper | examples=It takes nerve to do what she did
3. definition=claim as due or just | examples=The bank demanded payment of the loan
4. definition=lay legal claim to
5. definition=summon to court
6. definition=ask to be informed of | examples=I demand an explanation

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the sentence and the different senses of "demands":

Sentence: "Fortunately, these same parents do want their children to get a decent education as traditionally understood, and they have enough common sense to know what that demands."

The structure here is "what that demands" - what does a decent education demand? This means what does a decent education require or necessitate?

Let me look at each sense:

1. "request urgently and forcefully" - This doesn't fit. The education isn't making an urgent, forceful request.

2. "require as useful, just, or proper" - This fits well. A decent education requires certain things to be achieved. The example "It takes nerve to do what she did" seems to fit this "require" meaning.

3. "claim as due or just" - This could be about claiming something is due, but that's not quite the meaning here.

4. "lay legal claim to" - No, there's nothing legal here.

5. "summon to court" - No, nothing legal.

6. "ask to be informed of" - No, the sentence isn't asking to be informed.

The sentence means "what does a decent education require?" So sense 2 "require as useful, just, or proper" is the correct answer. The example given is "It takes nerve to do what she did" which is another way of saying "it requires nerve" or "nerve is demanded."


[User]
Which numbered sense of "commitment" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: Their <t>commitment</t> to "creativity "can not survive adolescent illiteracy.

Senses:
1. definition=the trait of sincere and steadfast fixity of purpose | examples=a man of energy and commitment
2. definition=the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action | examples=his long commitment to public service
3. definition=an engagement by contract involving financial obligation | examples=his business commitments took him to London
4. definition=a message that makes a pledge
5. definition=the official act of consigning a person to confinement (as in a prison or mental hospital)

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the sentence: "Their commitment to 'creativity' can not survive adolescent illiteracy."

The sentence is talking about a group's commitment to creativity. Let me check each sense:

1. "the trait of sincere and steadfast fixity of purpose" - This refers to commitment as a character trait or quality of being committed. The example "a man of energy and commitment" shows commitment as a personal quality.

2. "the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action" - This refers to the act of committing oneself to something. The example "his long commitment to public service" shows a long-term dedication to a cause or action.

3. "an engagement by contract involving financial obligation" - This is about contractual/financial commitments like business deals.

4. "a message that makes a pledge" - This refers to commitment as a spoken or written pledge.

5. "the official act of consigning a person to confinement" - This is about institutional commitment.

In the sentence, "Their commitment to 'creativity'" refers to their dedication or the act of binding themselves to the pursuit/promotion of creativity. This seems to fit sense 2 best - "the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action" - because it describes an intellectual and emotional dedication to creativity as a course of action.

Sense 1 could also work, but sense 2 seems more precise given the context of "binding yourself...to a course of action," which captures the active commitment to creativity.

The answer should be 2.


[User]
Which numbered sense of "survive" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: Their commitment to "creativity "can not <t>survive</t> adolescent illiteracy.

Senses:
1. definition=continue to live through hardship or adversity | examples=We went without water and food for 3 days
2. definition=continue in existence after (an adversity, etc.) | examples=He survived the cancer against all odds
3. definition=support oneself | examples=he could barely exist on such a low wage
4. definition=live longer than | examples=She outlived her husband by many years

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the sentence: "Their commitment to 'creativity' cannot survive adolescent illiteracy."

I need to understand what "survive" means in this context.

The sentence is saying that a commitment to creativity cannot survive (cannot make it through) adolescent illiteracy. In other words, adolescent illiteracy is a condition/adversity that will prevent or eliminate this commitment to creativity.

Let me look at each definition:

1. "continue to live through hardship or adversity" - This is about a person continuing to live through difficult circumstances. The example is about people going without water and food. This seems more about personal survival in dire conditions.

2. "continue in existence after (an adversity, etc.)" - This is about something continuing to exist after facing an adversity. The example is about someone surviving cancer. This could apply - the commitment/creativity would not continue to exist after facing adolescent illiteracy.

3. "support oneself" - This is about maintaining oneself economically. The example is about living on low wages. This doesn't fit the context.

4. "live longer than" - This is about outliving someone. The example is about someone outliving their husband. This doesn't fit.

Between 1 and 2, sense 2 seems most appropriate. The sentence is saying that the commitment cannot continue in existence in the presence of adolescent illiteracy (the adversity). Sense 2 explicitly says "continue in existence after (an adversity, etc.)" which matches the meaning of the sentence.

The answer is 2.


[User]
Which numbered sense of "adolescent" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: Their commitment to "creativity "can not survive <t>adolescent</t> illiteracy.

Senses:
1. definition=relating to or peculiar to or suggestive of an adolescent | examples=adolescent problems
2. definition=being of the age 13 through 19 | examples=teenage mothers
3. definition=displaying or suggesting a lack of maturity | examples=adolescent insecurity
4. definition=in the state of development between puberty and maturity | examples=adolescent boys and girls

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the sentence: "Their commitment to "creativity "can not survive <t>adolescent</t> illiteracy."

The sentence is describing "adolescent illiteracy" - illiteracy that is characteristic of adolescents or adolescent behavior/traits.

Let me look at each sense:

1. "relating to or peculiar to or suggestive of an adolescent" - This refers to things that are characteristic of or suggestive of adolescents. The example given is "adolescent problems" which refers to problems typical of adolescents.

2. "being of the age 13 through 19" - This is about age range. This would be used to describe someone of that age, not really about a quality like illiteracy.

3. "displaying or suggesting a lack of maturity" - This refers to behavior or traits that show immaturity. The example is "adolescent insecurity" which refers to insecurity as an immature quality.

4. "in the state of development between puberty and maturity" - This describes a developmental state.

In the sentence "adolescent illiteracy," it's describing illiteracy that is characteristic of adolescents or suggestive of adolescent behavior/traits. This could fit either sense 1 or 3.

Sense 1: "relating to or peculiar to or suggestive of an adolescent" - meaning illiteracy that is suggestive of or peculiar to adolescents
Sense 3: "displaying or suggesting a lack of maturity" - meaning illiteracy that suggests immaturity

Both could work, but sense 1 seems more direct - it's simply referring to illiteracy as a characteristic of adolescents. Sense 3 is more about the quality suggesting immaturity.

Looking at the examples again - sense 1 has "adolescent problems" (problems of/related to adolescents), and the illiteracy here is similarly a quality related to adolescents.
The most fitting interpretation is sense 1, since it directly captures how the illiteracy is tied to adolescents themselves, paralleling the structure of "adolescent problems."


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Which numbered sense of "illiteracy" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: Their commitment to "creativity "can not survive adolescent <t>illiteracy</t>.

Senses:
1. definition=ignorance resulting from not reading
2. definition=an inability to read

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the sentence: "Their commitment to 'creativity' can not survive adolescent <t>illiteracy</t>."

I need to determine which sense of "illiteracy" is being used here.

Sense 1: definition=ignorance resulting from not reading
Sense 2: definition=an inability to read

In the context of the sentence, "adolescent illiteracy" seems to refer to a state or condition affecting adolescents. The word is being used to describe something that threatens their commitment to creativity.

Both senses refer to the state of not being able to read or the ignorance that comes from not reading. However:

Sense 1 emphasizes "ignorance resulting from not reading" - this is about the consequence of not reading (ignorance)
Sense 2 emphasizes "an inability to read" - this is about the literal inability/lack of skill

In the context of "adolescent illiteracy" preventing commitment to creativity, it seems to be referring to the general state or condition - the inability to read. The phrase "adolescent illiteracy" is a common term that describes adolescents who cannot read properly.

Sense 2 ("an inability to read") seems more directly aligned with what the sentence is expressing - it's about the lack of ability to read, which would naturally impede learning and creative development.

I would say the answer is 2.


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Which numbered sense of "american" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: <t>American</t> education's future will be determined by the degree to which we -- all of us -- allow this common sense to prevail over the illusions that we also share.

Senses:
1. definition=of or relating to the United States of America or its people or language or culture | examples=American citizens
2. definition=of or relating to or characteristic of the continents and islands of the Americas | examples=the American hemisphere

reasoning_content:
The sentence is: "American education's future will be determined by the degree to which we -- all of us -- allow this common sense to prevail over the illusions that we also share."

The word "American" is used as an adjective to describe "education." Let me analyze which sense it's referring to:

Sense 1: "of or relating to the United States of America or its people or language or culture" - example given is "American citizens"

Sense 2: "of or relating to or characteristic of the continents and islands of the Americas" - example given is "the American hemisphere"

In the context of "American education," the speaker is clearly referring to the education system of the United States of America, not the broader Americas. The context of discussing education's future in what appears to be a US-focused discussion (with phrases like "all of us") suggests this is about US education specifically.

This matches Sense 1, which refers to "the United States of America or its people or language or culture." American education would be the education of the United States.

The answer is 1.


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Which numbered sense of "education" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: American <t>education</t>'s future will be determined by the degree to which we -- all of us -- allow this common sense to prevail over the illusions that we also share.

Senses:
1. definition=the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill | examples=he received no formal education
2. definition=knowledge acquired by learning and instruction | examples=it was clear that he had a very broad education
3. definition=the gradual process of acquiring knowledge | examples=education is a preparation for life
4. definition=the profession of teaching (especially at a school or college or university)
5. definition=the result of good upbringing (especially knowledge of correct social behavior) | examples=a woman of breeding and refinement
6. definition=the United States federal department that administers all federal programs dealing with education (including federal aid to educational institutions and students); created 1979

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the sentence and the senses provided:

"American education's future will be determined by the degree to which we -- all of us -- allow this common sense to prevail over the illusions that we also share."

In this context, "education" refers to the system or institution of education in America - specifically talking about its future. This is referring to the field/activities of educating as a whole system.

Let me check each sense:

1. "the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill" - This seems to fit. The sentence is talking about American education as a system, which involves activities of educating and instructing people.

2. "knowledge acquired by learning and instruction" - This would mean the sentence is talking about the knowledge itself, not the system or process of educating. This doesn't fit as well.

3. "the gradual process of acquiring knowledge" - Similar to sense 2, this is about the process of acquiring knowledge, not the system of education.

4. "the profession of teaching" - This is about the profession, not the system/institution of education.

5. "the result of good upbringing" - This doesn't fit the context.

6. "the United States federal department..." - This is specifically about a government department, which isn't what the sentence is referring to.

The best fit is sense 1, which refers to "the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill" with the example "he received no formal education". In the sentence, "American education's future" refers to the system/activities of educating in America as a whole.


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Which numbered sense of "future" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: American education's <t>future</t> will be determined by the degree to which we -- all of us -- allow this common sense to prevail over the illusions that we also share.

Senses:
1. definition=the time yet to come
2. definition=a verb tense that expresses actions or states in the future
3. definition=bulk commodities bought or sold at an agreed price for delivery at a specified future date

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the sentence to determine which sense of "future" is being used.

The sentence is: "American education's <t>future</t> will be determined by the degree to which we -- all of us -- allow this common sense to prevail over the illusions that we also share."

Let me look at each sense:

1. "the time yet to come" - This refers to a time period that hasn't happened yet, a general reference to what is to come.

2. "a verb tense that expresses actions or states in the future" - This is a grammatical term, referring to the future tense as a linguistic category.

3. "bulk commodities bought or sold at an agreed price for delivery at a specified future date" - This is a financial/economics term referring to futures contracts.

In the sentence, "American education's future" is referring to what will happen with American education in the time yet to come. The phrase talks about how the future of American education will be determined. This is clearly using "future" to mean the time period that will come in the future, not a grammatical concept or a financial instrument.

This matches sense 1: "the time yet to come"


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Which numbered sense of "determine" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: American education's future will be <t>determined</t> by the degree to which we -- all of us -- allow this common sense to prevail over the illusions that we also share.

Senses:
1. definition=establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study | examples=find the product of two numbers
2. definition=shape or influence; give direction to | examples=experience often determines ability
3. definition=fix conclusively or authoritatively | examples=set the rules
4. definition=decide upon or fix definitely | examples=fix the variables
5. definition=reach, make, or come to a decision about something | examples=We finally decided after lengthy deliberations
6. definition=fix in scope; fix the boundaries of | examples=the tree determines the border of the property
7. definition=settle conclusively; come to terms | examples=We finally settled the argument
8. definition=find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort | examples=I want to see whether she speaks French

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the sentence: "American education's future will be determined by the degree to which we -- all of us -- allow this common sense to prevail over the illusions that we also share."

In this sentence, "determined" means that something will be shaped or influenced - the future of American education will be shaped/influenced by the degree to which common sense prevails.

Let me check each sense:

1. "establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study" - Not quite right. We're not calculating or investigating something to establish it.

2. "shape or influence; give direction to" - This seems right. The future will be shaped/influenced by the degree to which common sense prevails.

3. "fix conclusively or authoritatively" - Could work, but not the primary meaning here.

4. "decide upon or fix definitely" - Not really about deciding something.

5. "reach, make, or come to a decision about something" - Not about making a decision.

6. "fix in scope; fix the boundaries of" - Not about fixing boundaries.

7. "settle conclusively; come to terms" - Not about settling an argument.

8. "find out, learn, or determine with certainty" - Not about finding something out.

The best fit is sense 2: "shape or influence; give direction to" because the education's future will be shaped/influenced by the degree to which common sense prevails.


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Which numbered sense of "degree" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: American education's future will be determined by the <t>degree</t> to which we -- all of us -- allow this common sense to prevail over the illusions that we also share.

Senses:
1. definition=a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality | examples=a moderate grade of intelligence
2. definition=a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process | examples=a remarkable degree of frankness
3. definition=an award conferred by a college or university signifying that the recipient has satisfactorily completed a course of study | examples=he earned his degree at Princeton summa cum laude
4. definition=a measure for arcs and angles | examples=there are 360 degrees in a circle
5. definition=the highest power of a term or variable
6. definition=a unit of temperature on a specified scale | examples=the game was played in spite of the 40-degree temperature
7. definition=the seriousness of something (e.g., a burn or crime) | examples=murder in the second degree

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the sentence: "American education's future will be determined by the <t>degree</t> to which we -- all of us -- allow this common sense to prevail over the illusions that we also share."

The phrase "the degree to which" is asking about the extent or amount or intensity to which something occurs.

Let me look at each sense:

1. "a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality" - This seems like it could fit. "The degree to which" would mean "the extent/amount to which"

2. "a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process" - This also seems similar, describing a position on a scale

3. "an award conferred by a college or university" - This doesn't fit at all

4. "a measure for arcs and angles" - This doesn't fit

5. "the highest power of a term or variable" - This is mathematical, doesn't fit

6. "a unit of temperature on a specified scale" - This doesn't fit

7. "the seriousness of something" - This doesn't fit well

Between 1 and 2:
- Sense 1: "a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality"
- Sense 2: "a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process"

The phrase "degree to which" is expressing the extent or amount or intensity. The example for sense 1 is "a moderate grade of intelligence" which is similar in usage. The example for sense 2 is "a remarkable degree of frankness" which is very close to our sentence!

I think sense 2 is the best fit because it emphasizes a "specific identifiable position" on a continuum, and the example "a remarkable degree of frankness" is structurally identical to how "degree" is being used in our sentence.

The answer should be 2.


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Which numbered sense of "allow" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: American education's future will be determined by the degree to which we -- all of us -- <t>allow</t> this common sense to prevail over the illusions that we also share.

Senses:
1. definition=make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen | examples=This permits the water to rush in
2. definition=consent to, give permission | examples=She permitted her son to visit her estranged husband
3. definition=let have | examples=grant permission
4. definition=give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause | examples=I will earmark this money for your research
5. definition=make a possibility or provide opportunity for; permit to be attainable or cause to remain | examples=This leaves no room for improvement
6. definition=allow or plan for a certain possibility; concede the truth or validity of something | examples=I allow for this possibility
7. definition=afford possibility | examples=This problem admits of no solution
8. definition=allow the other (baseball) team to score | examples=give up a run
9. definition=grant as a discount or in exchange | examples=The camera store owner allowed me $50 on my old camera
10. definition=allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting | examples=We don't allow dogs here

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the sentence: "American education's future will be determined by the degree to which we -- all of us -- allow this common sense to prevail over the illusions that we also share."

I need to understand what "allow" means in this context. The sentence is saying that we need to allow (let/permit) common sense to prevail. This is about permitting or enabling something to happen.

Let me go through the senses:

1. "make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen" - This could fit. By allowing common sense to prevail, we're making it possible.

2. "consent to, give permission" - This could also fit. We need to give permission/consent to common sense to prevail.

3. "let have" - Not really fitting here.

4. "give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause" - No, this is about resources.

5. "make a possibility or provide opportunity for; permit to be attainable or cause to remain" - This fits well. We're providing an opportunity for common sense to prevail.

6. "allow or plan for a certain possibility; concede the truth or validity of something" - This could fit too, but it emphasizes "concede."

7. "afford possibility" - Similar to 1 and 5.

8. "allow the other (baseball) team to score" - No, this is baseball-specific.

9. "grant as a discount or in exchange" - No, not about discounts.

10. "allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting" - This could fit - we're not opposing/prohibiting common sense.

The most common meaning of "allow" in this context is sense 1 or 5. Both are similar. Let me think about the distinction:

Sense 1: "make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen"
Sense 5: "make a possibility or provide opportunity for; permit to be attainable or cause to remain"
In the sentence, "allow this common sense to prevail" fundamentally means to permit or enable common sense to take hold. Sense 2 (giving permission) and sense 5 (providing opportunity) both capture this, though sense 5 feels more natural—we're creating the conditions for common sense to prevail rather than simply granting formal permission. The answer is most likely sense 1 or 5, with sense 5 being the more precise fit.


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Which numbered sense of "prevail" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: American education's future will be determined by the degree to which we -- all of us -- allow this common sense to <t>prevail</t> over the illusions that we also share.

Senses:
1. definition=be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance | examples=Money reigns supreme here
2. definition=be valid, applicable, or true | examples=This theory still holds
3. definition=continue to exist | examples=These stories die hard
4. definition=prove superior | examples=The champion prevailed, though it was a hard fight
5. definition=use persuasion successfully | examples=He prevailed upon her to visit his parents

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the sentence: "American education's future will be determined by the degree to which we -- all of us -- allow this common sense to <t>prevail</t> over the illusions that we also share."

The key phrase is "allow this common sense to prevail over the illusions."

Let me examine each sense:

1. "be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance" - This could fit, as "prevail over" suggests something becoming dominant/superior.

2. "be valid, applicable, or true" - This could also fit in a way, as the sentence is about allowing common sense to be valid/accepted over illusions.

3. "continue to exist" - This doesn't fit well.

4. "prove superior" - This fits well with "prevail over the illusions" - it's about common sense being superior/winning out against illusions.

5. "use persuasion successfully" - The sentence doesn't suggest persuasion is the main meaning here.

Looking at the examples:
- Sense 1: "Money reigns supreme here" - similar to being dominant
- Sense 4: "The champion prevailed, though it was a hard fight" - this shows prevailing means to win/be superior

The phrase "prevail over" is a classic construction meaning to be superior or win against something. The sentence is saying that common sense should win out/be superior to illusions.

This matches sense 4: "prove superior" - The example "The champion prevailed, though it was a hard fight" uses "prevail" in exactly the same way as the sentence does.

The answer is 4.


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Which numbered sense of "illusion" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: American education's future will be determined by the degree to which we -- all of us -- allow this common sense to prevail over the <t>illusions</t> that we also share.

Senses:
1. definition=an erroneous mental representation
2. definition=something many people believe that is false | examples=they have the illusion that I am very wealthy
3. definition=the act of deluding; deception by creating illusory ideas
4. definition=an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the sentence and the given definitions to find the correct sense.

The sentence: "American education's future will be determined by the degree to which we -- all of us -- allow this common sense to prevail over the illusions that we also share."

Let me examine each definition:

1. "an erroneous mental representation" - This is a general definition of an incorrect mental image or thought.

2. "something many people believe that is false | examples=they have the illusion that I am very wealthy" - This is specifically about false beliefs that many people share.

3. "the act of deluding; deception by creating illusory ideas" - This focuses on the act of deceiving rather than the false belief itself.

4. "an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers" - This is about magic tricks or feats that seem magical.

In the sentence, "illusions that we also share" suggests false beliefs that are commonly held among a group of people. The phrase "that we also share" indicates these are collective beliefs that are false.

Sense 2 explicitly includes "something many people believe that is false" and has an example of a shared false belief ("the illusion that I am very wealthy"). This matches the context perfectly.

Sense 1 is too general and doesn't capture the "shared" or "many people believe" aspect.

Sense 3 focuses on the act of deluding, not the false beliefs themselves.

Sense 4 is about magic tricks, which doesn't fit at all.

The answer is 2.


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Which numbered sense of "share" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: American education's future will be determined by the degree to which we -- all of us -- allow this common sense to prevail over the illusions that we also <t>share</t>.

Senses:
1. definition=have in common | examples=Our children share a love of music
2. definition=use jointly or in common
3. definition=have, give, or receive a share of | examples=We shared the cake
4. definition=give out as one's portion or share
5. definition=communicate | examples=I'd like to share this idea with you

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the sentence: "American education's future will be determined by the degree to which we -- all of us -- allow this common sense to prevail over the illusions that we also <t>share</t>."

The word "share" here means that "we" (all of us) collectively have or possess these illusions. It's saying we all have these illusions in common.

Let me look at each sense:

1. "have in common" - This would fit. The sentence is saying that we all have these illusions in common.
2. "use jointly or in common" - This doesn't fit. We're not using illusions jointly.
3. "have, give, or receive a share of" - This is about dividing something into portions. Not quite fitting here.
4. "give out as one's portion or share" - This is about giving out portions. Doesn't fit.
5. "communicate" - This would mean we communicate the illusions. This could work grammatically, but it seems less likely given the context.

The most appropriate sense is #1 "have in common" because the sentence is saying that we all possess or have these illusions in common. It's similar to the example "Our children share a love of music" - meaning they have a love of music in common.


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Which numbered sense of "education" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: The <t>education</t> establishment will fight against common sense every inch of the way.

Senses:
1. definition=the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill | examples=he received no formal education
2. definition=knowledge acquired by learning and instruction | examples=it was clear that he had a very broad education
3. definition=the gradual process of acquiring knowledge | examples=education is a preparation for life
4. definition=the profession of teaching (especially at a school or college or university)
5. definition=the result of good upbringing (especially knowledge of correct social behavior) | examples=a woman of breeding and refinement
6. definition=the United States federal department that administers all federal programs dealing with education (including federal aid to educational institutions and students); created 1979

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the sentence: "The education establishment will fight against common sense every inch of the way."

The phrase "education establishment" refers to the institutions, organizations, and systems that are involved in education - schools, colleges, universities, educational departments, etc. It's referring to the collective body or institution of education.

Let me look at each sense:

1. Activities of educating or instructing - this is about the actual activities, not really about an institutional "establishment"

2. Knowledge acquired by learning and instruction - this is about knowledge itself, not an establishment

3. The gradual process of acquiring knowledge - again, about a process, not an establishment

4. The profession of teaching (especially at a school or college or university) - this could potentially fit, as "education establishment" could mean the institutional structure of the teaching profession

5. The result of good upbringing - this is about personal refinement, doesn't fit

6. The US federal department - this is too specific and doesn't fit the general use of "education establishment"

In this sentence, "education establishment" is referring to the institutional/organizational body involved in education - schools, universities, educational institutions, and the people who run them. This is closest to sense 4, which refers to "the profession of teaching (especially at a school or college or university)" - essentially the establishment/institution of teaching professions.

Actually, looking more carefully, sense 4 is "the profession of teaching" which includes the institutional structure. The "education establishment" in the sentence refers to the institutional body of education and teaching.

I think the answer is 4.


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Which numbered sense of "establishment" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: The education <t>establishment</t> will fight against common sense every inch of the way.

Senses:
1. definition=the act of forming or establishing something | examples=the constitution of a PTA group last year
2. definition=an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
3. definition=the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something | examples=he claims that the present administration is corrupt
4. definition=a public or private structure (business or governmental or educational) including buildings and equipment for business or residence
5. definition=any large organization
6. definition=(ecology) the process by which a plant or animal becomes established in a new habitat
7. definition=the cognitive process of establishing a valid proof

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the sentence: "The education <t>establishment</t> will fight against common sense every inch of the way."

Here, "establishment" is being used to refer to the educational system and institutions collectively - essentially the large institutional structures and the people who run them in the education sector.

Let me look at each sense:

1. "the act of forming or establishing something" - This is about the process/action of establishing, not what the word means in this context.

2. "an organization founded and united for a specific purpose" - This could fit, but it's singular organization.

3. "the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something" - This is about the people/administration who manage something. This could fit as the "education establishment" could mean the people/institutions that administer education.

4. "a public or private structure (business or governmental or educational) including buildings and equipment for business or residence" - This is about physical structures, which doesn't fit the usage here.

5. "any large organization" - This fits well. The education establishment is a large institutional system/organization.

6. "(ecology) the process by which a plant or animal becomes established in a new habitat" - This is about ecological processes, clearly not relevant.

7. "the cognitive process of establishing a valid proof" - This is about logic/mathematics, not relevant.

In this context, "establishment" refers to the large institutional system and structures of education, or the powerful institutions/people who manage education. This best matches sense 5 "any large organization" or possibly sense 3 about the persons/administration.

However, "establishment" in this context is often used to mean "the large, powerful institutions and people in charge of a sector" - which would be sense 5 "any large organization" or sense 3.

I think sense 5 "any large organization" is the best fit here, as it captures the sense of a large institutional system.