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

Sentence: Second, if the key assumption is valid, Democrats should <t>have</t> lower attendance rates on roll-call votes than Republicans do to the extent that such votes reflect national policy making and that participating in such votes takes away from the time a legislator could otherwise devote to local benefit - seeking.

Senses:
1. definition=have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense | examples=She has $1,000 in the bank
2. definition=have as a feature | examples=This restaurant features the most famous chefs in France
3. definition=go through (mental or physical states or experiences) | examples=get an idea
4. definition=have ownership or possession of | examples=He owns three houses in Florida
5. definition=cause to move; cause to be in a certain position or condition | examples=He got his squad on the ball
6. definition=serve oneself to, or consume regularly | examples=Have another bowl of chicken soup!
7. definition=have a personal or business relationship with someone | examples=have a postdoc
8. definition=organize or be responsible for | examples=hold a reception
9. definition=have left | examples=I have two years left
10. definition=be confronted with | examples=What do we have here?
11. definition=undergo | examples=The stocks had a fast run-up
12. definition=suffer from; be ill with | examples=She has arthritis
13. definition=cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner | examples=The ads induced me to buy a VCR
14. definition=receive willingly something given or offered | examples=The only girl who would have him was the miller's daughter
15. definition=get something; come into possession of | examples=receive payment
16. definition=undergo (as of injuries and illnesses) | examples=She suffered a fracture in the accident
17. definition=achieve a point or goal | examples=Nicklaus had a 70
18. definition=cause to be born | examples=My wife had twins yesterday!
19. definition=have sex with; archaic use | examples=He had taken this woman when she was most vulnerable

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We need to determine which numbered sense of "have" is used in the given sentence. The sentence: "Second, if the key assumption is valid, Democrats should <t>have</t> lower attendance rates on roll-call votes than Republicans do to the extent that such votes reflect national policy making and that participating in such votes takes away from the time a legislator could otherwise devote to local benefit - seeking."

The word "have" here is used in the context of "Democrats should have lower attendance rates". This is comparing rates: Democrats should have lower attendance rates than Republicans. It's about possessing or exhibiting a certain characteristic or rate. The sense is about having a feature or attribute, i.e., "have" as in "have a certain rate". Looking at the senses: 1 is "have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense" (e.g., She has $1,000). That could fit abstract possession like "have a rate". 2 is "have as a feature" (e.g., This restaurant features the most famous chefs). That's also about having a feature. But the sentence is about having a lower attendance rate, which is a characteristic or attribute. So both 1 and 2 could be relevant. However, sense 1 includes "have or possess" abstractly, and sense 2 is "have as a feature". The example for 2 is "This restaurant features the most famous chefs" but that's more like "has" as a feature. The sentence "have lower attendance rates" is similar to "have a certain property". Let's see the other senses: 3 is "go through" (get an idea), not relevant. 4 is "have ownership" (owns), not. 5 is "cause to move", no. 6 is "consume", no. 7 is "have a relationship", no. 8 "organize", no. 9 "have left", no. 10 "be confronted with", no. 11 "undergo", no. 12 "suffer from", no. 13 "cause to do", no. 14 "receive willingly", no. 15 "get something", no. 16 "undergo (as of injuries)", no. 17 "achieve a point", no. 18 "cause to be born", no. 19 "have sex", no. So the most likely is sense 1 or 2. But which one? The definition for sense 1: "have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense". That is broad. Sense 2: "have as a feature". The example for sense 2 is about a restaurant featuring chefs, which is a bit different. However, "have lower attendance rates" is more like possessing an attribute. In many dictionaries, "have" can mean "to possess or experience" but here it's a property. Actually, sense 1 includes abstract possession, so that fits. But sense 2 is specifically "have as a feature" which is also a kind of possession. The distinction might be subtle. However, note that the sentence is about "have lower attendance rates" which is a comparative attribute. It's not necessarily a feature like a restaurant's feature, but it's an attribute. I'd lean towards sense 1 because it's more general. But let's check the examples: sense 1: "She has $1,000 in the bank" – that's concrete possession. But it says "either in a concrete or an abstract sense", so abstract like "have a chance" etc. Sense 2: "This restaurant features the most famous chefs" – that's actually "features" as a verb, but the example sentence uses "features" as a verb? Actually, the example given: "This restaurant features the most famous chefs in France" – that's using "feature" as a verb? Wait, the definition says "have as a feature" and the example is "This restaurant features the most famous chefs in France". That is a bit odd because "features" is a different word, but they're using it as a synonym for "has"? Possibly the example is meant to show that "have" can be used like "feature". But it's not a perfect match. The sentence uses "have" not "feature". So sense 1 seems more appropriate.

However, there is also sense 10 "be confronted with" which is not. Sense 11 "undergo" might be close but not. So I think the correct answer is 1.

But let's double-check: The sentence: "Democrats should have lower attendance rates" means they should possess or exhibit lower rates. That is a state of being, not an action. It's like "have a lower rate" is a property. So sense 1 ("have or possess") is the most straightforward. In many dictionaries, "have" in this context is sense 1. For example, "He has a good job" is sense 1. So I'll go with 1.

Thus, answer: 11


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

Sentence: Second, if the key assumption is valid, Democrats should <t>have</t> lower attendance rates on roll-call votes than Republicans do to the extent that such votes reflect national policy making and that participating in such votes takes away from the time a legislator could otherwise devote to local benefit - seeking.

Senses:
1. definition=have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense | examples=She has $1,000 in the bank
2. definition=have as a feature | examples=This restaurant features the most famous chefs in France
3. definition=go through (mental or physical states or experiences) | examples=get an idea
4. definition=have ownership or possession of | examples=He owns three houses in Florida
5. definition=cause to move; cause to be in a certain position or condition | examples=He got his squad on the ball
6. definition=serve oneself to, or consume regularly | examples=Have another bowl of chicken soup!
7. definition=have a personal or business relationship with someone | examples=have a postdoc
8. definition=organize or be responsible for | examples=hold a reception
9. definition=have left | examples=I have two years left
10. definition=be confronted with | examples=What do we have here?
11. definition=undergo | examples=The stocks had a fast run-up
12. definition=suffer from; be ill with | examples=She has arthritis
13. definition=cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner | examples=The ads induced me to buy a VCR
14. definition=receive willingly something given or offered | examples=The only girl who would have him was the miller's daughter
15. definition=get something; come into possession of | examples=receive payment
16. definition=undergo (as of injuries and illnesses) | examples=She suffered a fracture in the accident
17. definition=achieve a point or goal | examples=Nicklaus had a 70
18. definition=cause to be born | examples=My wife had twins yesterday!
19. definition=have sex with; archaic use | examples=He had taken this woman when she was most vulnerable

[Assistant]
We need to determine which numbered sense of "have" is used in the given sentence. The sentence: "Second, if the key assumption is valid, Democrats should <t>have</t> lower attendance rates on roll-call votes than Republicans do to the extent that such votes reflect national policy making and that participating in such votes takes away from the time a legislator could otherwise devote to local benefit - seeking."

The word "have" here is used in the context of "Democrats should have lower attendance rates". This is comparing rates: Democrats should have lower attendance rates than Republicans. It's about possessing or exhibiting a certain characteristic or rate. The sense is about having a feature or attribute, i.e., "have" as in "have a certain rate". Looking at the senses: 1 is "have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense" (e.g., She has $1,000). That could fit abstract possession like "have a rate". 2 is "have as a feature" (e.g., This restaurant features the most famous chefs). That's also about having a feature. But the sentence is about having a lower attendance rate, which is a characteristic or attribute. So both 1 and 2 could be relevant. However, sense 1 includes "have or possess" abstractly, and sense 2 is "have as a feature". The example for 2 is "This restaurant features the most famous chefs" but that's more like "has" as a feature. The sentence "have lower attendance rates" is similar to "have a certain property". Let's see the other senses: 3 is "go through" (get an idea), not relevant. 4 is "have ownership" (owns), not. 5 is "cause to move", no. 6 is "consume", no. 7 is "have a relationship", no. 8 "organize", no. 9 "have left", no. 10 "be confronted with", no. 11 "undergo", no. 12 "suffer from", no. 13 "cause to do", no. 14 "receive willingly", no. 15 "get something", no. 16 "undergo (as of injuries)", no. 17 "achieve a point", no. 18 "cause to be born", no. 19 "have sex", no. So the most likely is sense 1 or 2. But which one? The definition for sense 1: "have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense". That is broad. Sense 2: "have as a feature". The example for sense 2 is about a restaurant featuring chefs, which is a bit different. However, "have lower attendance rates" is more like possessing an attribute. In many dictionaries, "have" can mean "to possess or experience" but here it's a property. Actually, sense 1 includes abstract possession, so that fits. But sense 2 is specifically "have as a feature" which is also a kind of possession. The distinction might be subtle. However, note that the sentence is about "have lower attendance rates" which is a comparative attribute. It's not necessarily a feature like a restaurant's feature, but it's an attribute. I'd lean towards sense 1 because it's more general. But let's check the examples: sense 1: "She has $1,000 in the bank" – that's concrete possession. But it says "either in a concrete or an abstract sense", so abstract like "have a chance" etc. Sense 2: "This restaurant features the most famous chefs" – that's actually "features" as a verb, but the example sentence uses "features" as a verb? Actually, the example given: "This restaurant features the most famous chefs in France" – that's using "feature" as a verb? Wait, the definition says "have as a feature" and the example is "This restaurant features the most famous chefs in France". That is a bit odd because "features" is a different word, but they're using it as a synonym for "has"? Possibly the example is meant to show that "have" can be used like "feature". But it's not a perfect match. The sentence uses "have" not "feature". So sense 1 seems more appropriate.

However, there is also sense 10 "be confronted with" which is not. Sense 11 "undergo" might be close but not. So I think the correct answer is 1.

But let's double-check: The sentence: "Democrats should have lower attendance rates" means they should possess or exhibit lower rates. That is a state of being, not an action. It's like "have a lower rate" is a property. So sense 1 ("have or possess") is the most straightforward. In many dictionaries, "have" in this context is sense 1. For example, "He has a good job" is sense 1. So I'll go with 1.

Thus, answer: 11

[User] Your previous answer was invalid. Choose one candidate index between 1 and 19. Return only the integer.

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reasoning_content:
We need to reconsider the sentence. "Democrats should <t>have</t> lower attendance rates" – this is about possessing a certain attribute (lower rate). That fits sense 1: have or possess, either concrete or abstract. Sense 2 is "have as a feature" which is similar but example is "features" – not exactly. However, note that sense 1 explicitly includes abstract possession. So answer should be 1.

But the user said "Your previous answer was invalid" – Hmm, I said "Thus, answer: 11" but I meant "1". I mistakenly typed "11" at the end. That's why it was invalid. I should have returned only the number, and I typed "1" but then wrote "11" as the final? Actually, I wrote: "Thus, answer: 11" which is clearly a typo. The correct answer is 1. So I need to output only the integer 1.

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

Sentence: Second, if the key assumption is valid, Democrats should have lower <t>attendance</t> rates on roll-call votes than Republicans do to the extent that such votes reflect national policy making and that participating in such votes takes away from the time a legislator could otherwise devote to local benefit - seeking.

Senses:
1. definition=the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)
2. definition=the frequency with which a person is present | examples=a student's attendance is an important factor in her grade
3. definition=the number of people that are present | examples=attendance was up by 50 per cent

reasoning_content: We need to determine which sense of "attendance" is used in the given sentence. The sentence talks about "attendance rates on roll-call votes" meaning how often legislators are present for those votes. That aligns with sense 2: the frequency with which a person is present. Sense 1 is about the act of being present at an event, but not specifically frequency. Sense 3 is about the number of people present. Here it's about rates, so frequency per legislator. Thus sense 2.

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

Sentence: Second, if the key assumption is valid, Democrats should have lower attendance <t>rates</t> on roll-call votes than Republicans do to the extent that such votes reflect national policy making and that participating in such votes takes away from the time a legislator could otherwise devote to local benefit - seeking.

Senses:
1. definition=a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit | examples=they traveled at a rate of 55 miles per hour
2. definition=amount of a charge or payment relative to some basis | examples=a 10-minute phone call at that rate would cost $5
3. definition=the relative speed of progress or change | examples=he lived at a fast pace
4. definition=a quantity or amount or measure considered as a proportion of another quantity or amount or measure | examples=the literacy rate

reasoning_content: We need to determine which sense of "rate" is used in the sentence. The sentence mentions "lower attendance <t>rates</t> on roll-call votes." This refers to the proportion of attendance relative to something, likely the number of roll-call votes. It's a measure of frequency or proportion, not a speed or charge. Sense 4 is "a quantity or amount or measure considered as a proportion of another quantity or amount or measure" with example "the literacy rate." That matches. Sense 1 is about magnitude or frequency relative to time, but here it's about proportion of votes attended, not necessarily per time unit. So answer is 4.


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

Sentence: Second, if the key assumption is valid, Democrats should have lower attendance rates on roll-call <t>votes</t> than Republicans do to the extent that such votes reflect national policy making and that participating in such votes takes away from the time a legislator could otherwise devote to local benefit - seeking.

Senses:
1. definition=a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative | examples=there were only 17 votes in favor of the motion
2. definition=the opinion of a group as determined by voting | examples=they put the question to a vote
3. definition=a legal right guaranteed by the 15th amendment to the US Constitution; guaranteed to women by the 19th amendment | examples=American women got the vote in 1920
4. definition=a body of voters who have the same interests | examples=he failed to get the Black vote
5. definition=the total number of voters who participated | examples=they are expecting a large vote

reasoning_content:
We need to determine which sense of "vote" is used in the sentence. The sentence: "Second, if the key assumption is valid, Democrats should have lower attendance rates on roll-call <t>votes</t> than Republicans do to the extent that such votes reflect national policy making and that participating in such votes takes away from the time a legislator could otherwise devote to local benefit - seeking."

The word "votes" here refers to roll-call votes, which are individual instances of voting on a particular issue. The phrase "attendance rates on roll-call votes" means how often legislators are present to cast their votes on those roll-call items. The context: "such votes reflect national policy making" and "participating in such votes takes away from time." So it's about individual voting actions, i.e., each roll-call vote is a specific decision point. This matches sense 1: "a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative." Sense 2 is about the opinion of a group as determined by voting (like "put to a vote"), which is more abstract. Sense 3 is the right to vote, sense 4 is a bloc of voters, sense 5 is total number of voters. So correct sense is 1.

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

Sentence: Second, if the key assumption is valid, Democrats should have lower attendance rates on roll-call votes than <t>Republicans</t> do to the extent that such votes reflect national policy making and that participating in such votes takes away from the time a legislator could otherwise devote to local benefit - seeking.

Senses:
1. definition=a member of the Republican Party
2. definition=an advocate of a republic (usually in opposition to a monarchy)
3. definition=a tributary of the Kansas River that flows from eastern Colorado eastward through Nebraska and Kansas

reasoning_content: We need to identify which sense of "republican" is used in the sentence. The sentence mentions "Democrats" and "Republicans" in contrast, referring to political parties in the US. So sense 1: a member of the Republican Party. The other senses are not relevant. Answer: 1.

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

Sentence: Second, if the key assumption is valid, Democrats should have lower attendance rates on roll-call votes than Republicans do to the <t>extent</t> that such votes reflect national policy making and that participating in such votes takes away from the time a legislator could otherwise devote to local benefit - seeking.

Senses:
1. definition=the point or degree to which something extends | examples=the extent of the damage
2. definition=the distance or area or volume over which something extends | examples=the vast extent of the desert

reasoning_content: We need to identify which sense of "extent" is used in the given sentence. The sentence: "...to the <t>extent</t> that such votes reflect national policy making and that participating in such votes takes away from the time..." This is a common phrase "to the extent that" meaning "insofar as" or "to the degree that". This aligns with sense 1: "the point or degree to which something extends". Sense 2 is about physical distance or area. So answer is 1.


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

Sentence: Second, if the key assumption is valid, Democrats should have lower attendance rates on roll-call votes than Republicans do to the extent that such <t>votes</t> reflect national policy making and that participating in such votes takes away from the time a legislator could otherwise devote to local benefit - seeking.

Senses:
1. definition=a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative | examples=there were only 17 votes in favor of the motion
2. definition=the opinion of a group as determined by voting | examples=they put the question to a vote
3. definition=a legal right guaranteed by the 15th amendment to the US Constitution; guaranteed to women by the 19th amendment | examples=American women got the vote in 1920
4. definition=a body of voters who have the same interests | examples=he failed to get the Black vote
5. definition=the total number of voters who participated | examples=they are expecting a large vote

reasoning_content: We need to identify which sense of "vote" is used in the sentence. The sentence mentions "roll-call votes" and "such votes reflect national policy making". The word "votes" here refers to individual voting events or decisions, not the right to vote, the voters, or the total count. Sense 1 is "a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative" and examples include "there were only 17 votes in favor of the motion". That matches: roll-call votes are instances where legislators cast their choices. So sense 1 is correct.

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

Sentence: Second, if the key assumption is valid, Democrats should have lower attendance rates on roll-call votes than Republicans do to the extent that such votes <t>reflect</t> national policy making and that participating in such votes takes away from the time a legislator could otherwise devote to local benefit - seeking.

Senses:
1. definition=manifest or bring back | examples=This action reflects his true beliefs
2. definition=reflect deeply on a subject | examples=I mulled over the events of the afternoon
3. definition=to throw or bend back (from a surface) | examples=Sound is reflected well in this auditorium
4. definition=be bright by reflecting or casting light | examples=Drive carefully--the wet road reflects
5. definition=show an image of | examples=her sunglasses reflected his image
6. definition=give evidence of a certain behavior | examples=His lack of interest in the project reflects badly on him
7. definition=give evidence of the quality of | examples=The mess in his dorm room reflects on the student

reasoning_content:
We need to determine which sense of "reflect" is used in the given sentence. The sentence: "Second, if the key assumption is valid, Democrats should have lower attendance rates on roll-call votes than Republicans do to the extent that such votes <t>reflect</t> national policy making and that participating in such votes takes away from the time a legislator could otherwise devote to local benefit - seeking."

The word "reflect" here means "to show, indicate, or be indicative of". The votes are said to "reflect national policy making" meaning they show or are evidence of national policy making. This aligns with sense 6: "give evidence of a certain behavior" or perhaps sense 7 "give evidence of the quality of". Let's examine the senses:

1. manifest or bring back (e.g., his action reflects his true beliefs) - that's similar to showing evidence.
2. reflect deeply on a subject - no, that's about thinking.
3. to throw or bend back (from a surface) - physical reflection.
4. be bright by reflecting - physical.
5. show an image of - physical.
6. give evidence of a certain behavior - example: "His lack of interest reflects badly on him" - here it's about showing evidence.
7. give evidence of the quality of - example: "The mess reflects on the student" - similar.

The sentence: "such votes reflect national policy making" means the votes are evidence of national policy making. That fits sense 6 or 7. Sense 6 says "give evidence of a certain behavior" - national policy making is a process/behavior. Sense 7 says "give evidence of the quality of" - that might be more about quality, but the example "mess reflects on the student" is about quality of the student. Here it's about the votes indicating something about national policy making. I think sense 6 is more appropriate because it's about behavior (policy making as an activity). Also sense 1 might be considered, but sense 1 says "manifest or bring back" - "bring back" is not right; "manifest" could work. But let's see the exact definitions: sense 1: "manifest or bring back | examples=This action reflects his true beliefs" - that is very similar to showing evidence. However, sense 6 and 7 are more specific. The numbering: we need to pick one number. Often, in such lists, "reflect" meaning "indicate" is sense 6 or 7. Looking at the example for sense 6: "His lack of interest in the project reflects badly on him" - here "reflect" is used with an adverb "badly", but the core meaning is showing evidence. In the sentence, it's "reflect national policy making", no adverb. Sense 7: "give evidence of the quality of" with example "The mess in his dorm room reflects on the student" - that's also similar. Which one is more direct? The phrase "reflect national policy making" seems like "give evidence of the nature or existence of national policy making". I'd lean towards sense 6 because it's about behavior or activity. But to be precise, let's see if any other sense fits. Sense 1: "manifest or bring back" - "manifest" means to show clearly. That could work too. However, the examples given for sense 1: "This action reflects his true beliefs" - that is exactly the same usage: an action reflects something. So sense 1 is also a candidate. The problem is that there is overlap. The senses are numbered, and we need to pick the correct one. Usually, in such vocabulary exercises, the intended sense is often the one that means "show, indicate, or demonstrate". That is sense 1? Or sense 6? Let's check the wording: sense 1: "manifest or bring back" - "bring back" is odd. "Manifest" is a synonym for "show". But sense 6 says "give evidence of a certain behavior" and sense 7 "give evidence of the quality of". Actually, sense 1 might be broader. But note that the example for sense 1: "This action reflects his true beliefs" - that is exactly the same structure: "action reflects beliefs". Here it's "votes reflect national policy making". So it's a direct match. Therefore, sense 1 is most appropriate. Sense 6 and 7 have examples with "reflect badly" or "reflect on", which are slightly different phrasal uses. The sentence does not have "on" or "badly". It's "reflect national policy making" just like "reflects his true beliefs". So I'll go with sense 1.

Thus answer: 1.


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

Sentence: Second, if the key assumption is valid, Democrats should have lower attendance rates on roll-call votes than Republicans do to the extent that such votes reflect <t>national</t> policy making and that participating in such votes takes away from the time a legislator could otherwise devote to local benefit - seeking.

Senses:
1. definition=of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country | examples=national hero
2. definition=limited to or in the interests of a particular nation | examples=national interests
3. definition=concerned with or applicable to or belonging to an entire nation or country | examples=the national government
4. definition=owned or maintained for the public by the national government | examples=national parks
5. definition=inside the country | examples=the British Home Office has broader responsibilities than the United States Department of the Interior
6. definition=characteristic of or peculiar to the people of a nation | examples=a national trait
7. definition=of or relating to nationality | examples=national origin

reasoning_content: We need to parse the sentence: "Democrats should have lower attendance rates... to the extent that such votes reflect <t>national</t> policy making". The word "national" modifies "policy making". The sense is about policy making that is of or relating to the entire nation, as opposed to local benefit-seeking. Sense 3: "concerned with or applicable to or belonging to an entire nation or country" fits. Sense 1 is too broad, sense 2 is about interests, sense 4 about government owned, etc. So the answer is 3.


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

Sentence: Second, if the key assumption is valid, Democrats should have lower attendance rates on roll-call votes than Republicans do to the extent that such votes reflect national <t>policy</t> making and that participating in such votes takes away from the time a legislator could otherwise devote to local benefit - seeking.

Senses:
1. definition=a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group | examples=it was a policy of retribution
2. definition=a line of argument rationalizing the course of action of a government | examples=they debated the policy or impolicy of the proposed legislation
3. definition=written contract or certificate of insurance | examples=you should have read the small print on your policy

reasoning_content: We need to determine which sense of "policy" is used in the sentence. The sentence talks about "national policy making" in the context of roll-call votes and legislators. It refers to a course of action or plan adopted by a government. Sense 1 is about a plan of action by an individual or social group, but "national policy making" suggests government. Sense 2 explicitly mentions "a line of argument rationalizing the course of action of a government" and examples include "they debated the policy or impolicy of the proposed legislation". That seems fitting. Sense 3 is about insurance contracts, clearly irrelevant. So the correct sense is 2.

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

Sentence: Second, if the key assumption is valid, Democrats should have lower attendance rates on roll-call votes than Republicans do to the extent that such votes reflect national policy <t>making</t> and that participating in such votes takes away from the time a legislator could otherwise devote to local benefit - seeking.

Senses:
1. definition=the act that results in something coming to be | examples=the devising of plans
2. definition=an attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something | examples=her qualifications for the job are excellent
3. definition=(usually plural) the components needed for making or doing something | examples=the recipe listed all the makings for a chocolate cake

reasoning_content:
We are given a sentence: "Second, if the key assumption is valid, Democrats should have lower attendance rates on roll-call votes than Republicans do to the extent that such votes reflect national policy <t>making</t> and that participating in such votes takes away from the time a legislator could otherwise devote to local benefit - seeking."

We need to identify which numbered sense of "making" (marked with <t></t>) is used. The senses are:

1. definition=the act that results in something coming to be | examples=the devising of plans
2. definition=an attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something | examples=her qualifications for the job are excellent
3. definition=(usually plural) the components needed for making or doing something | examples=the recipe listed all the makings for a chocolate cake

The word in the sentence is "making" (appears as <t>making</t>). It is used in the phrase "national policy making". So "policy making" is a compound noun. In context, it refers to the process of making policies. That is the act of creating or devising policies. So sense 1: "the act that results in something coming to be" fits. Sense 2 is about qualifications, sense 3 is about components (like "makings" as in ingredients). So the correct sense is 1.

Return only the number.

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

Sentence: Second, if the key assumption is valid, Democrats should have lower attendance rates on roll-call votes than Republicans do to the extent that such votes reflect national policy making and that participating in such <t>votes</t> takes away from the time a legislator could otherwise devote to local benefit - seeking.

Senses:
1. definition=a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative | examples=there were only 17 votes in favor of the motion
2. definition=the opinion of a group as determined by voting | examples=they put the question to a vote
3. definition=a legal right guaranteed by the 15th amendment to the US Constitution; guaranteed to women by the 19th amendment | examples=American women got the vote in 1920
4. definition=a body of voters who have the same interests | examples=he failed to get the Black vote
5. definition=the total number of voters who participated | examples=they are expecting a large vote

reasoning_content: We need to identify which numbered sense of "vote" is used in the sentence. The sentence says: "participating in such <t>votes</t> takes away from the time..." Here "votes" refers to roll-call votes, i.e., instances of voting. Sense 1: "a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative" with example "there were only 17 votes in favor of the motion" - that matches countable instances of voting. Sense 2 is about the opinion of a group as determined by voting (like "put to a vote"). Sense 3 is the legal right. Sense 4 is a body of voters. Sense 5 is the total number of voters. So the correct sense is 1. Return only the number

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

Sentence: Second, if the key assumption is valid, Democrats should have lower attendance rates on roll-call votes than Republicans do to the extent that such votes reflect national policy making and that participating in such votes takes away from the <t>time</t> a legislator could otherwise devote to local benefit - seeking.

Senses:
1. definition=an instance or single occasion for some event | examples=this time he succeeded
2. definition=a period of time considered as a resource under your control and sufficient to accomplish something | examples=take time to smell the roses
3. definition=an indefinite period (usually marked by specific attributes or activities) | examples=he waited a long time
4. definition=a suitable moment | examples=it is time to go
5. definition=the continuum of experience in which events pass from the future through the present to the past
6. definition=a person's experience on a particular occasion | examples=he had a time holding back the tears
7. definition=a reading of a point in time as given by a clock | examples=do you know what time it is?
8. definition=the fourth coordinate that is required (along with three spatial dimensions) to specify a physical event
9. definition=rhythm as given by division into parts of equal duration
10. definition=the period of time a prisoner is imprisoned | examples=he served a prison term of 15 months

reasoning_content:
We need to determine which sense of "time" is used in the sentence. The sentence: "Second, if the key assumption is valid, Democrats should have lower attendance rates on roll-call votes than Republicans do to the extent that such votes reflect national policy making and that participating in such votes takes away from the <t>time</t> a legislator could otherwise devote to local benefit-seeking."

The phrase "takes away from the time a legislator could otherwise devote" indicates that time is considered as a resource that can be allocated. This matches sense 2: "a period of time considered as a resource under your control and sufficient to accomplish something". The example "take time to smell the roses" also fits. So answer is 2.


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

Sentence: Second, if the key assumption is valid, Democrats should have lower attendance rates on roll-call votes than Republicans do to the extent that such votes reflect national policy making and that participating in such votes takes away from the time a legislator could otherwise <t>devote</t> to local benefit - seeking.

Senses:
1. definition=give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause | examples=She committed herself to the work of God
2. definition=dedicate | examples=give thought to
3. definition=set aside or apart for a specific purpose or use | examples=this land was devoted to mining

reasoning_content: We need to determine which sense of "devote" is used in the sentence. The sentence: "participating in such votes takes away from the time a legislator could otherwise devote to local benefit-seeking." Here, "devote" means to allocate or set aside time for a specific purpose (local benefit-seeking). This aligns with sense 3: "set aside or apart for a specific purpose or use." The example given for sense 3 is "this land was devoted to mining," which is similar in structure. Sense 1 is about giving entirely to a person/activity/cause, but here it's about time allocation. Sense 2 is "dedicate" with example "give thought to," which is more about mental focus. So the correct sense is 3.


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

Sentence: Second, if the key assumption is valid, Democrats should have lower attendance rates on roll-call votes than Republicans do to the extent that such votes reflect national policy making and that participating in such votes takes away from the time a legislator could otherwise devote to <t>local</t> benefit - seeking.

Senses:
1. definition=relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area | examples=local taxes
2. definition=of or belonging to or characteristic of a particular locality or neighborhood | examples=local customs
3. definition=affecting only a restricted part or area of the body | examples=local anesthesia

reasoning_content: We need to determine which sense of "local" is used in the sentence. The sentence: "participating in such votes takes away from the time a legislator could otherwise devote to local benefit-seeking." Here, "local benefit-seeking" likely refers to seeking benefits for a specific locality, such as a district or constituency, as opposed to national policy. That aligns with sense 1: relating to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area. Sense 2 is about customs or characteristics, sense 3 about medical. So answer is 1.

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

Sentence: This is indeed what the data <t>indicate</t>, particularly in the case of the House.

Senses:
1. definition=be a signal for or a symptom of | examples=These symptoms indicate a serious illness
2. definition=indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively | examples=I showed the customer the glove section
3. definition=to state or express briefly | examples=indicated his wishes in a letter
4. definition=give evidence of | examples=The evidence argues for your claim
5. definition=suggest the necessity of an intervention; in medicine | examples=Tetracycline is indicated in such cases

reasoning_content: We need to match the sentence "This is indeed what the data indicate, particularly in the case of the House." to one of the senses. The data indicate something; it's about what the data show or point to. Sense 1: be a signal for or a symptom of. That fits, as data can signal or show something. Sense 2: indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; spatially or figuratively. That's more about pointing out. Sense 3: to state or express briefly. Data don't state, they imply. Sense 4: give evidence of. "The evidence argues for your claim" is similar but "give evidence of" could also fit. Sense 5: medical intervention. Not applicable. So which is best? The phrase "what the data indicate" means the data show or suggest. Sense 1 uses "be a signal for or a symptom of" which is close. Sense 4 is "give evidence of". Both could work. But we need to pick the numbered sense. The example for sense 1: "These symptoms indicate a serious illness" - symptoms signal illness. Data indicating something is similar. Sense 4 example: "The evidence argues for your claim" - that's more about arguing. The sentence uses 'indicate' as in showing or pointing to a conclusion. I think sense 1 is most appropriate because it's about being a signal. However, let's check sense 2: "indicate a place, direction, person, or thing" - data don't point to a location. So not that. Sense 3: "state or express briefly" - not. Sense 5: medical. So between 1 and 4, I lean towards 1. Also note that the phrasing "what the data indicate" is common in scientific contexts meaning the data show/suggest. Sense 1 fits. So answer is 1.

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

Sentence: This is indeed what the data indicate, particularly in the <t>case</t> of the House.

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

reasoning_content: We need to identify which sense of "case" is used in the sentence: "This is indeed what the data indicate, particularly in the <t>case</t> of the House." The phrase "in the case of" typically refers to a particular instance or circumstance. Looking at the senses, sense 2 says "a special set of circumstances" with example "in that event, the first possibility is excluded". That matches "in the case of" meaning regarding a particular instance. Sense 1 is "an occurrence of something" but that's more like an instance of an event. Sense 4 is "the actual state of things". But "in the case of" is idiomatic for "with regard to". The best fit is sense 2. So answer is 2.

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

Sentence: The <t>Democratic</t> House attendance rate has not exceeded the Republican House attendance rate since 1959.

Senses:
1. definition=characterized by or advocating or based upon the principles of democracy or social equality; ; ; - George du Maurier | examples=democratic government
2. definition=belong to or relating to the Democratic Party | examples=Democratic senator
3. definition=representing or appealing to or adapted for the benefit of the people at large | examples=democratic art forms

reasoning_content: We need to determine which sense of "democratic" (with tags) is used in the sentence. The sentence says "The <t>Democratic</t> House attendance rate..." Note the capitalization: "Democratic" with a capital D. In the senses, sense 2 is "belong to or relating to the Democratic Party" and examples include "Democratic senator". The other senses are lowercase "democratic". The sentence clearly refers to the Democratic Party as opposed to the Republican Party. So it's sense 2. Return just the number


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

Sentence: The Democratic House <t>attendance</t> rate has not exceeded the Republican House attendance rate since 1959.

Senses:
1. definition=the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)
2. definition=the frequency with which a person is present | examples=a student's attendance is an important factor in her grade
3. definition=the number of people that are present | examples=attendance was up by 50 per cent

reasoning_content: We need to determine which sense of "attendance" is used in the sentence. The sentence: "The Democratic House attendance rate has not exceeded the Republican House attendance rate since 1959." The phrase "attendance rate" refers to a rate of being present, likely the frequency or percentage of times members are present. Sense 2: "the frequency with which a person is present" fits well. Sense 1 is the act of being present, but here it's a rate. Sense 3 is the number of people present, not a rate. So sense 2.


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

Sentence: The Democratic House attendance <t>rate</t> has not exceeded the Republican House attendance rate since 1959.

Senses:
1. definition=a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit | examples=they traveled at a rate of 55 miles per hour
2. definition=amount of a charge or payment relative to some basis | examples=a 10-minute phone call at that rate would cost $5
3. definition=the relative speed of progress or change | examples=he lived at a fast pace
4. definition=a quantity or amount or measure considered as a proportion of another quantity or amount or measure | examples=the literacy rate

reasoning_content: We are given a sentence: "The Democratic House attendance rate has not exceeded the Republican House attendance rate since 1959." And four senses of "rate". We need to determine which sense is used. The sentence talks about "attendance rate", which is a proportion or measure of attendance relative to something (like number of members attending out of total). That matches sense 4: "a quantity or amount or measure considered as a proportion of another quantity or amount or measure". Example: "the literacy rate". So answer is 4.


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

Sentence: The Democratic House attendance rate has not exceeded the <t>Republican</t> House attendance rate since 1959.

Senses:
1. definition=relating to or belonging to the Republican Party | examples=a Republican senator
2. definition=having the supreme power lying in the body of citizens entitled to vote for officers and representatives responsible to them or characteristic of such government; - United States Constitution; ; - Philip Marsh; -Nathaniel Hawthorne | examples=the United States shall guarantee to every state in this union a republican form of government

reasoning_content: We need to determine which sense of "republican" is used in the sentence. The sentence contrasts "Democratic House attendance rate" with "Republican House attendance rate". This clearly refers to the political party, the Republican Party. Sense 1 is about the Republican Party. Sense 2 is about a form of government. So answer is 1.


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

Sentence: The Democratic House attendance rate has not exceeded the Republican House <t>attendance</t> rate since 1959.

Senses:
1. definition=the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)
2. definition=the frequency with which a person is present | examples=a student's attendance is an important factor in her grade
3. definition=the number of people that are present | examples=attendance was up by 50 per cent

reasoning_content: We need to determine which sense of "attendance" is used in the sentence: "The Democratic House attendance rate has not exceeded the Republican House attendance rate since 1959." The sentence compares "attendance rate" between two groups. The word "attendance" here refers to the rate or frequency of being present, likely referring to how often members are present. Sense 2 is "the frequency with which a person is present" with example "a student's attendance is an important factor in her grade." That fits: it's about rate/frequency. Sense 1 is just the act of being present, not rate. Sense 3 is the number of people present, which would be a count, but here it's a rate comparing two groups, so it's more about frequency. Thus, answer is 2.


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

Sentence: The Democratic House attendance rate has not exceeded the Republican House attendance <t>rate</t> since 1959.

Senses:
1. definition=a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit | examples=they traveled at a rate of 55 miles per hour
2. definition=amount of a charge or payment relative to some basis | examples=a 10-minute phone call at that rate would cost $5
3. definition=the relative speed of progress or change | examples=he lived at a fast pace
4. definition=a quantity or amount or measure considered as a proportion of another quantity or amount or measure | examples=the literacy rate

reasoning_content:
We are asked: "Which numbered sense of 'rate' is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense." The sentence: "The Democratic House attendance rate has not exceeded the Republican House attendance rate since 1959." The senses: 1. magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit, 2. amount of a charge or payment relative to some basis, 3. the relative speed of progress or change, 4. a quantity or amount or measure considered as a proportion of another quantity or amount or measure.

In the sentence, "attendance rate" refers to the proportion of attendees to total members, i.e., a ratio or proportion. That matches sense 4: "a quantity or amount or measure considered as a proportion of another quantity or amount or measure". So answer is 4.


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

Sentence: Finally, as <t>shown</t> in the table, Democrats allocate a higher proportion of their personal staffs to district offices -- where local benefit - seeking duties matter more and national policy making activities matter less relative to Washington offices.

Senses:
1. definition=give an exhibition of to an interested audience | examples=She shows her dogs frequently
2. definition=establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment | examples=The experiment demonstrated the instability of the compound
3. definition=provide evidence for | examples=The blood test showed that he was the father
4. definition=make visible or noticeable | examples=She showed her talent for cooking
5. definition=show in, or as in, a picture | examples=This scene depicts country life
6. definition=give expression to | examples=She showed her disappointment
7. definition=indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively | examples=I showed the customer the glove section
8. definition=be or become visible or noticeable | examples=His good upbringing really shows
9. definition=indicate a certain reading; of gauges and instruments | examples=The thermometer showed thirteen degrees below zero
10. definition=give evidence of, as of records | examples=The diary shows his distress that evening
11. definition=take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums | examples=The usher showed us to our seats
12. definition=finish third or better in a horse or dog race | examples=he bet $2 on number six to show

reasoning_content: We need to identify which sense of "show" is used in the sentence: "Finally, as shown in the table, Democrats allocate a higher proportion..." The phrase "as shown in the table" means that the table displays or presents the information. This is similar to "indicate" or "make visible" in a visual representation. Sense 4: "make visible or noticeable" could fit, but also sense 1: "give an exhibition" is about showing something to an audience. However, "shown in the table" is a common phrasing meaning the table presents data. Sense 5: "show in, or as in, a picture" might be close because a table is like a picture. Sense 7: "indicate a place, direction, person, or thing" also could be relevant but more for pointing. The best fit is sense 4: "make visible or noticeable" because the table makes the data visible. Alternatively, sense 3: "provide evidence for" could be argued, but the sentence is simply stating that the table shows the data. Usually "as shown" means as displayed. I'll go with sense 4.


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

Sentence: Finally, as shown in the <t>table</t>, Democrats allocate a higher proportion of their personal staffs to district offices -- where local benefit - seeking duties matter more and national policy making activities matter less relative to Washington offices.

Senses:
1. definition=a set of data arranged in rows and columns | examples=see table 1
2. definition=a piece of furniture having a smooth flat top that is usually supported by one or more vertical legs | examples=it was a sturdy table
3. definition=a piece of furniture with tableware for a meal laid out on it | examples=I reserved a table at my favorite restaurant
4. definition=flat tableland with steep edges | examples=the tribe was relatively safe on the mesa but they had to descend into the valley for water
5. definition=a company of people assembled at a table for a meal or game | examples=he entertained the whole table with his witty remarks
6. definition=food or meals in general | examples=she sets a fine table

reasoning_content: We need to determine which sense of "table" is used in the sentence. The sentence says: "Finally, as shown in the table, Democrats allocate a higher proportion..." The word "table" here refers to a set of data arranged in rows and columns, as in a table of data. This matches sense 1. So answer is 1.


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

Sentence: Finally, as shown in the table, <t>Democrats</t> allocate a higher proportion of their personal staffs to district offices -- where local benefit - seeking duties matter more and national policy making activities matter less relative to Washington offices.

Senses:
1. definition=a member of the Democratic Party
2. definition=an advocate of democratic principles

reasoning_content: We need to identify which sense of "Democrat" is used in the sentence. The sentence says "Democrats" with a capital D, and it refers to "their personal staffs" and "district offices" and contrasts with "Washington offices". It's talking about political party members. Specifically, it says "Democrats allocate a higher proportion..." which implies it's about members of the Democratic Party. The second sense "an advocate of democratic principles" is more general and not typically capitalized as a party label. So the correct sense is 1. Return only the number.


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

Sentence: Finally, as shown in the table, Democrats allocate a higher <t>proportion</t> of their personal staffs to district offices -- where local benefit - seeking duties matter more and national policy making activities matter less relative to Washington offices.

Senses:
1. definition=the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
2. definition=magnitude or extent | examples=a building of vast proportions
3. definition=balance among the parts of something
4. definition=the relation between things (or parts of things) with respect to their comparative quantity, magnitude, or degree | examples=an inordinate proportion of the book is given over to quotations
5. definition=harmonious arrangement or relation of parts or elements within a whole (as in a design); - John Ruskin | examples=in all perfectly beautiful objects there is found the opposition of one part to another and a reciprocal balance

reasoning_content: We need to determine which sense of "proportion" is used in the sentence. The sentence: "Finally, as shown in the table, Democrats allocate a higher proportion of their personal staffs to district offices..." Here, "proportion" refers to a part of a whole: the fraction or percentage of staff allocated to district offices. That matches sense 1: "the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole". Sense 4 talks about comparative quantity but is more general; however, sense 1 is more precise for a part-whole ratio. The phrase "a higher proportion of their personal staffs" indicates a share of the total. So answer is 1.


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

Sentence: Finally, as shown in the table, Democrats allocate a higher proportion of their <t>personal</t> staffs to district offices -- where local benefit - seeking duties matter more and national policy making activities matter less relative to Washington offices.

Senses:
1. definition=concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality | examples=a personal favor
2. definition=particular to a given individual
3. definition=of or arising from personality | examples=personal magnetism
4. definition=intimately concerning a person's body or physical being | examples=personal hygiene
5. definition=indicating grammatical person | examples=personal verb endings

reasoning_content: We need to determine which sense of "personal" is used in the sentence. The sentence: "Democrats allocate a higher proportion of their personal staffs to district offices..." Here "personal staffs" refers to staff that are directly assigned to a particular person (the Democrat member of Congress, presumably). It means staff that belong to that individual, as opposed to committee staff or shared staff. So it's about being particular to a given individual. Sense 2 says "particular to a given individual". Sense 1 says "concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality" - that's more about personal matters, not about staff. Sense 3,4,5 are not relevant. So answer is 2.

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

Sentence: Finally, as shown in the table, Democrats allocate a higher proportion of their personal <t>staffs</t> to district offices -- where local benefit - seeking duties matter more and national policy making activities matter less relative to Washington offices.

Senses:
1. definition=personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task | examples=the hospital has an excellent nursing staff
2. definition=a strong rod or stick with a specialized utilitarian purpose | examples=he walked with the help of a wooden staff
3. definition=the body of teachers and administrators at a school | examples=the dean addressed the letter to the entire staff of the university
4. definition=building material consisting of plaster and hair; used to cover external surfaces of temporary structure (as at an exposition) or for decoration
5. definition=a rod carried as a symbol
6. definition=(music) the system of five horizontal lines on which the musical notes are written

reasoning_content: We need to match the sentence's use of "staffs" to the correct sense. The sentence: "Democrats allocate a higher proportion of their personal staffs to district offices..." This refers to personnel who assist a politician. That matches sense 1: personnel who assist their superior. So answer is 1.


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

Sentence: Finally, as shown in the table, Democrats allocate a higher proportion of their personal staffs to district <t>offices</t> -- where local benefit - seeking duties matter more and national policy making activities matter less relative to Washington offices.

Senses:
1. definition=place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed | examples=he rented an office in the new building
2. definition=an administrative unit of government | examples=the Central Intelligence Agency
3. definition=the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group | examples=the function of a teacher
4. definition=(of a government or government official) holding an office means being in power | examples=being in office already gives a candidate a great advantage
5. definition=professional or clerical workers in an office | examples=the whole office was late the morning of the blizzard
6. definition=a religious rite or service prescribed by ecclesiastical authorities | examples=the offices of the mass
7. definition=a job in an organization | examples=he occupied a post in the treasury

reasoning_content:
We need to determine which sense of "office" is used in the sentence. The sentence: "Finally, as shown in the table, Democrats allocate a higher proportion of their personal staffs to district <t>offices</t> -- where local benefit - seeking duties matter more and national policy making activities matter less relative to Washington offices."

The word "offices" here refers to physical locations? Or administrative units? It says "district offices" contrasted with "Washington offices." These are places where staff work. The context: personal staffs are allocated to district offices. So it's a place of business, a physical location where professional duties are performed. Sense 1: "place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed" fits. Sense 2 is an administrative unit of government, but that's more like an agency. District offices are often local branches of a representative's office, so they are places. So sense 1.

Thus answer: 1


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

Sentence: Finally, as shown in the table, Democrats allocate a higher proportion of their personal staffs to district offices -- where <t>local</t> benefit - seeking duties matter more and national policy making activities matter less relative to Washington offices.

Senses:
1. definition=relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area | examples=local taxes
2. definition=of or belonging to or characteristic of a particular locality or neighborhood | examples=local customs
3. definition=affecting only a restricted part or area of the body | examples=local anesthesia

reasoning_content: We need to determine which sense of "local" is used in the sentence. The sentence: "Finally, as shown in the table, Democrats allocate a higher proportion of their personal staffs to district offices -- where local benefit - seeking duties matter more and national policy making activities matter less relative to Washington offices." The word is "local" modifying "benefit-seeking duties". It refers to duties that are concerned with the local district, as opposed to national. So it's about the administration of a city/town/district. Sense 1: "relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area". That fits. Sense 2 is about characteristics of a locality, like customs. Sense 3 is medical. So answer is 1.


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

Sentence: Finally, as shown in the table, Democrats allocate a higher proportion of their personal staffs to district offices -- where local benefit - seeking <t>duties</t> matter more and national policy making activities matter less relative to Washington offices.

Senses:
1. definition=the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force; ; - John D.Rockefeller Jr | examples=we must instill a sense of duty in our children
2. definition=work that you are obliged to perform for moral or legal reasons | examples=the duties of the job
3. definition=a government tax on imports or exports | examples=they signed a treaty to lower duties on trade between their countries

reasoning_content: We need to identify which sense of "duty" is used in the sentence. The sentence talks about "local benefit-seeking duties" in the context of staff allocations. It refers to tasks or work that staff perform, specifically related to seeking local benefits. This fits sense 2: work that you are obliged to perform for moral or legal reasons, with example "the duties of the job". Sense 1 is about social force, sense 3 is tax. So answer is 2.


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

Sentence: Finally, as shown in the table, Democrats allocate a higher proportion of their personal staffs to district offices -- where local benefit - seeking duties matter more and <t>national</t> policy making activities matter less relative to Washington offices.

Senses:
1. definition=of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country | examples=national hero
2. definition=limited to or in the interests of a particular nation | examples=national interests
3. definition=concerned with or applicable to or belonging to an entire nation or country | examples=the national government
4. definition=owned or maintained for the public by the national government | examples=national parks
5. definition=inside the country | examples=the British Home Office has broader responsibilities than the United States Department of the Interior
6. definition=characteristic of or peculiar to the people of a nation | examples=a national trait
7. definition=of or relating to nationality | examples=national origin

reasoning_content:
We need to determine which sense of "national" is used in the sentence: "Finally, as shown in the table, Democrats allocate a higher proportion of their personal staffs to district offices -- where local benefit-seeking duties matter more and national policy making activities matter less relative to Washington offices."

The phrase "national policy making activities" refers to policy making that pertains to the entire nation/country, as opposed to local. This aligns with sense 3: "concerned with or applicable to or belonging to an entire nation or country" with example "the national government". It is about the scope of policy making.

Other senses: sense 1 is about belonging to a nation (national hero), sense 2 is about interests of a particular nation (national interests), sense 4 is about government-owned (national parks), sense 5 is about inside the country (national news?), sense 6 is characteristic of people (national trait), sense 7 is about nationality (national origin). None fit as well as sense 3.

Thus answer: 3


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

Sentence: Finally, as shown in the table, Democrats allocate a higher proportion of their personal staffs to district offices -- where local benefit - seeking duties matter more and national <t>policy</t> making activities matter less relative to Washington offices.

Senses:
1. definition=a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group | examples=it was a policy of retribution
2. definition=a line of argument rationalizing the course of action of a government | examples=they debated the policy or impolicy of the proposed legislation
3. definition=written contract or certificate of insurance | examples=you should have read the small print on your policy

raw_output: We need to identify which sense of "policy" is used in the sentence. The sentence discusses "national policy making activities" in contrast to "local benefit-seeking duties". Here, "policy making" refers to the process of creating or deciding on plans of action for a government or organization. The sense that matches is a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group (sense 1) or a line of argument rationalizing the course of action of a government (sense 2). But note: "policy making" typically refers to the formulation of policies, which aligns with sense 1: a plan of action. Sense 2 is about argumentation, not the act of making. However, the phrase "national policy making activities" suggests the activity of creating policies, which is consistent with sense 1. Also sense 3 is about insurance contracts, irrelevant. So answer is 1.1


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

Sentence: Finally, as shown in the table, Democrats allocate a higher proportion of their personal staffs to district offices -- where local benefit - seeking duties matter more and national <t>policy</t> making activities matter less relative to Washington offices.

Senses:
1. definition=a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group | examples=it was a policy of retribution
2. definition=a line of argument rationalizing the course of action of a government | examples=they debated the policy or impolicy of the proposed legislation
3. definition=written contract or certificate of insurance | examples=you should have read the small print on your policy

[Assistant] We need to identify which sense of "policy" is used in the sentence. The sentence discusses "national policy making activities" in contrast to "local benefit-seeking duties". Here, "policy making" refers to the process of creating or deciding on plans of action for a government or organization. The sense that matches is a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group (sense 1) or a line of argument rationalizing the course of action of a government (sense 2). But note: "policy making" typically refers to the formulation of policies, which aligns with sense 1: a plan of action. Sense 2 is about argumentation, not the act of making. However, the phrase "national policy making activities" suggests the activity of creating policies, which is consistent with sense 1. Also sense 3 is about insurance contracts, irrelevant. So answer is 1.1

[User] Your previous answer was invalid. Choose one candidate index between 1 and 3. Return only the integer.

reasoning_content: We need to re-evaluate. The sentence: "national <t>policy</t> making activities" – here "policy making" is a compound noun. The sense of "policy" in that context refers to a plan of action, especially of a government. Sense 1: "a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group" fits. Sense 2: "a line of argument rationalizing the course of action of a government" is more about justification, not the plan itself. Sense 3 is insurance. So correct is 1. The user says previous answer was invalid, but didn't specify why. Possibly they want only the number, without explanation. I'll output just "1".


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

Sentence: Finally, as shown in the table, Democrats allocate a higher proportion of their personal staffs to district offices -- where local benefit - seeking duties matter more and national policy <t>making</t> activities matter less relative to Washington offices.

Senses:
1. definition=the act that results in something coming to be | examples=the devising of plans
2. definition=an attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something | examples=her qualifications for the job are excellent
3. definition=(usually plural) the components needed for making or doing something | examples=the recipe listed all the makings for a chocolate cake

reasoning_content: We need to determine which sense of "making" is used in the sentence. The sentence: "national policy <t>making</t> activities matter less". Here "policy making" is a compound noun meaning the process of creating or formulating policy. Sense 1: "the act that results in something coming to be" with example "the devising of plans". That matches. Sense 2 is about qualifications, sense 3 about components. So answer is 1.


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

Sentence: Finally, as shown in the table, Democrats allocate a higher proportion of their personal staffs to district offices -- where local benefit - seeking duties matter more and national policy making <t>activities</t> matter less relative to Washington offices.

Senses:
1. definition=any specific behavior | examples=they avoided all recreational activity
2. definition=the state of being active | examples=his sphere of activity
3. definition=an organic process that takes place in the body | examples=respiratory activity
4. definition=(chemistry) the capacity of a substance to take part in a chemical reaction | examples=catalytic activity
5. definition=a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings) | examples=the action of natural forces
6. definition=the trait of being active; moving or acting rapidly and energetically | examples=the level of activity declines with age

reasoning_content:
We need to determine which sense of "activity" is used in the sentence. The sentence: "Finally, as shown in the table, Democrats allocate a higher proportion of their personal staffs to district offices -- where local benefit-seeking duties matter more and national policy making <t>activities</t> matter less relative to Washington offices."

The word "activities" here refers to the actions or tasks involved in national policy making. It is a specific behavior or set of actions. Sense 1 is "any specific behavior" with example "they avoided all recreational activity". That fits. Sense 2 is "the state of being active" which is more abstract. Sense 3 is biological process, sense 4 chemical, sense 5 natural processes, sense 6 trait of being active. So sense 1 is correct.


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

Sentence: Finally, as shown in the table, Democrats allocate a higher proportion of their personal staffs to district offices -- where local benefit - seeking duties matter more and national policy making activities matter less <t>relative</t> to Washington offices.

Senses:
1. definition=estimated by comparison; not absolute or complete | examples=a relative stranger
2. definition=properly related in size or degree or other measurable characteristics; usually followed by `to' | examples=the punishment ought to be proportional to the crime

reasoning_content:
We need to identify which sense of "relative" is used in the sentence. The sentence: "Finally, as shown in the table, Democrats allocate a higher proportion of their personal staffs to district offices -- where local benefit-seeking duties matter more and national policy making activities matter less <t>relative</t> to Washington offices."

The word "relative" appears in the phrase "matter less relative to Washington offices." This is a comparative sense: it means in comparison to, or with respect to. The senses given:
1. "estimated by comparison; not absolute or complete" (example: a relative stranger) — this is more about being relative in the sense of not absolute, like 'relative' as opposed to 'absolute'.
2. "properly related in size or degree or other measurable characteristics; usually followed by `to'" (example: the punishment ought to be proportional to the crime) — this is about being in proportion or comparison, often with 'to'.

In the sentence, "matter less relative to Washington offices" means that the activities are less important when compared to Washington offices. So it's about comparison and proportionality. The phrase "relative to" is a common construction meaning "in comparison with". So sense 2 fits: "properly related in size or degree... usually followed by 'to'." The example given is "the punishment ought to be proportional to the crime", which is similar in structure. Sense 1 is about "relative stranger" where relative means not absolute, but not necessarily with 'to'. So the correct answer is sense 2.

Return only the number.


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

Sentence: Finally, as shown in the table, Democrats allocate a higher proportion of their personal staffs to district offices -- where local benefit - seeking duties matter more and national policy making activities matter less relative to Washington <t>offices</t>.

Senses:
1. definition=place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed | examples=he rented an office in the new building
2. definition=an administrative unit of government | examples=the Central Intelligence Agency
3. definition=the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group | examples=the function of a teacher
4. definition=(of a government or government official) holding an office means being in power | examples=being in office already gives a candidate a great advantage
5. definition=professional or clerical workers in an office | examples=the whole office was late the morning of the blizzard
6. definition=a religious rite or service prescribed by ecclesiastical authorities | examples=the offices of the mass
7. definition=a job in an organization | examples=he occupied a post in the treasury

reasoning_content:
We need to determine which sense of "office" is used in the sentence. The sentence says: "Democrats allocate a higher proportion of their personal staffs to district offices -- where local benefit-seeking duties matter more and national policy making activities matter less relative to Washington <t>offices</t>."

The word "offices" here refers to physical locations: district offices and Washington offices. These are places where staff work. So it's sense 1: place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed. The other senses don't fit: not an administrative unit (sense 2), not duties (sense 3), not being in power (sense 4), not workers (sense 5), not religious rite (sense 6), not a job (sense 7). So answer is 1.


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

Sentence: An <t>examination</t> of changes in personal staffing decisions in the Senate between 1986 and 1987 -LRB- when control of that body changed party hands -RRB-, moreover, reveals that the personal staffing differences noted in the table can not be attributed to the disproportionate control Democrats exercise, due to their majority - party status, over other resources such as committee staff.

Senses:
1. definition=the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
2. definition=a set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge | examples=when the test was stolen the professor had to make a new set of questions
3. definition=formal systematic questioning
4. definition=a detailed inspection of your conscience (as done daily by Jesuits)
5. definition=the act of giving students or candidates a test (as by questions) to determine what they know or have learned

reasoning_content: We need to identify which sense of "examination" is used in the sentence. The sentence talks about "An examination of changes in personal staffing decisions... reveals that..." This is about a close analysis or study of changes. It matches sense 1: "the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)". Other senses involve tests or questioning, which don't apply. So answer is 1.


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

Sentence: An examination of <t>changes</t> in personal staffing decisions in the Senate between 1986 and 1987 -LRB- when control of that body changed party hands -RRB-, moreover, reveals that the personal staffing differences noted in the table can not be attributed to the disproportionate control Democrats exercise, due to their majority - party status, over other resources such as committee staff.

Senses:
1. definition=an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another | examples=the change was intended to increase sales
2. definition=a relational difference between states; especially between states before and after some event | examples=he attributed the change to their marriage
3. definition=the action of changing something | examples=the change of government had no impact on the economy
4. definition=the result of alteration or modification | examples=there were marked changes in the lining of the lungs
5. definition=the balance of money received when the amount you tender is greater than the amount due | examples=I paid with a twenty and pocketed the change
6. definition=a thing that is different | examples=he inspected several changes before selecting one
7. definition=a different or fresh set of clothes | examples=she brought a change in her overnight bag
8. definition=coins of small denomination regarded collectively | examples=he had a pocketful of change
9. definition=money received in return for its equivalent in a larger denomination or a different currency | examples=he got change for a twenty and used it to pay the taxi driver
10. definition=a difference that is usually pleasant | examples=he goes to France for variety

reasoning_content:
We need to identify which sense of "change" is used in the given sentence. The sentence: "An examination of changes in personal staffing decisions in the Senate between 1986 and 1987 ...". The word "changes" refers to differences or modifications in staffing decisions over time. Let's examine the senses:

1. event when something passes from one state to another - general event.
2. relational difference between states - focuses on difference.
3. action of changing something - process.
4. result of alteration or modification - outcome.
5. balance of money - not relevant.
6. a thing that is different - could be a specific different thing.
7. fresh set of clothes - no.
8. coins - no.
9. money exchange - no.
10. pleasant difference - no.

The context: "changes in personal staffing decisions" means the differences or modifications that occurred. Sense 2: "a relational difference between states; especially between states before and after some event" fits well. Sense 1 is also possible but more general. Sense 4: result of alteration - also plausible. However, "changes" here likely refers to the differences observed, i.e., the relational difference. The phrase "examination of changes" is about comparing staffing decisions before and after. Sense 2 explicitly mentions "relational difference between states" which is exactly what is being examined. Sense 4 is "result of alteration" which could also work, but sense 2 is more precise. Let's see the examples: sense 2 example: "he attributed the change to their marriage" - that is a difference. In the sentence, they are examining the differences. So I think sense 2 is best.

Thus answer: 2


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

Sentence: An examination of changes in <t>personal</t> staffing decisions in the Senate between 1986 and 1987 -LRB- when control of that body changed party hands -RRB-, moreover, reveals that the personal staffing differences noted in the table can not be attributed to the disproportionate control Democrats exercise, due to their majority - party status, over other resources such as committee staff.

Senses:
1. definition=concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality | examples=a personal favor
2. definition=particular to a given individual
3. definition=of or arising from personality | examples=personal magnetism
4. definition=intimately concerning a person's body or physical being | examples=personal hygiene
5. definition=indicating grammatical person | examples=personal verb endings

reasoning_content:
We need to determine which sense of "personal" is used in the sentence. The sentence: "An examination of changes in personal staffing decisions in the Senate between 1986 and 1987 ... reveals that the personal staffing differences noted in the table can not be attributed to the disproportionate control Democrats exercise..."

The word "personal" modifies "staffing decisions" and "staffing differences". In context, it refers to staffing decisions that are particular to individual senators or their offices, as opposed to committee staff or other resources. It is not about private life, personality, body, or grammar. It means "particular to a given individual" (sense 2). Sense 1 is about private life, but here it's about staffing decisions that are specific to each senator. So sense 2 is correct.


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

Sentence: An examination of changes in personal staffing <t>decisions</t> in the Senate between 1986 and 1987 -LRB- when control of that body changed party hands -RRB-, moreover, reveals that the personal staffing differences noted in the table can not be attributed to the disproportionate control Democrats exercise, due to their majority - party status, over other resources such as committee staff.

Senses:
1. definition=the act of making up your mind about something | examples=the burden of decision was his
2. definition=a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration | examples=a decision unfavorable to the opposition
3. definition=(boxing) a victory won on points when no knockout has occurred | examples=had little trouble in taking a unanimous decision over his opponent
4. definition=the outcome of a game or contest | examples=the team dropped three decisions in a row
5. definition=the trait of resoluteness as evidenced by firmness of character or purpose | examples=a man of unusual decisiveness

reasoning_content: We need to identify which sense of "decision" is used in the given sentence. The sentence: "An examination of changes in personal staffing <t>decisions</t> in the Senate between 1986 and 1987 ... reveals that the personal staffing differences noted in the table can not be attributed to the disproportionate control Democrats exercise..." Here, "personal staffing decisions" refers to choices or determinations made about staffing. That aligns with sense 2: "a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration". Sense 1 is about the act of making up your mind, but here it's about the actual decisions (the outcomes). Sense 3 and 4 are boxing/game contexts. Sense 5 is about trait of resoluteness. So correct is sense 2.


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

Sentence: An examination of changes in personal staffing decisions in the Senate between 1986 and 1987 -LRB- when <t>control</t> of that body changed party hands -RRB-, moreover, reveals that the personal staffing differences noted in the table can not be attributed to the disproportionate control Democrats exercise, due to their majority - party status, over other resources such as committee staff.

Senses:
1. definition=power to direct or determine | examples=under control
2. definition=a relation of constraint of one entity (thing or person or group) by another | examples=measures for the control of disease
3. definition=(physiology) regulation or maintenance of a function or action or reflex etc | examples=the timing and control of his movements were unimpaired
4. definition=a standard against which other conditions can be compared in a scientific experiment | examples=the control condition was inappropriate for the conclusions he wished to draw
5. definition=the activity of managing or exerting control over something | examples=the control of the mob by the police was admirable
6. definition=the state that exists when one person or group has power over another | examples=her apparent dominance of her husband was really her attempt to make him pay attention to her
7. definition=discipline in personal and social activities | examples=he was a model of polite restraint
8. definition=great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity | examples=a good command of French
9. definition=a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine | examples=the speed controller on his turntable was not working properly
10. definition=a spiritual agency that is assumed to assist the medium during a seance
11. definition=the economic policy of controlling or limiting or curbing prices or wages etc. | examples=they wanted to repeal all the legislation that imposed economic controls

reasoning_content:
We need to identify which sense of "control" is used in the sentence. The sentence: "An examination of changes in personal staffing decisions in the Senate between 1986 and 1987 -LRB- when <t>control</t> of that body changed party hands -RRB-, moreover, reveals that the personal staffing differences noted in the table can not be attributed to the disproportionate control Democrats exercise, due to their majority - party status, over other resources such as committee staff."

The context: "control of that body changed party hands" refers to the Senate's control switching from one party to another. Also later: "disproportionate control Democrats exercise... over other resources" refers to power or authority over resources.

Sense 1: "power to direct or determine" - fits well. Sense 6: "the state that exists when one person or group has power over another" - also fits. But careful: the first instance is about "control of that body" meaning the power to govern or direct the Senate. The second instance is "control over other resources" meaning power over. Both are about power or authority. However, sense 1 is specifically "power to direct or determine" and examples "under control". Sense 6 is "the state that exists when one person or group has power over another". The sentence uses "control" as a noun referring to the power or authority held. I think sense 1 is more direct: "power to direct or determine". But sense 6 is also plausible. Let's see definitions: sense 1 seems broad. Usually in politics, "control" of a legislative body means the power to direct its agenda. So sense 1 is appropriate. The numbered list: we must return only the number. I'll go with 1.

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

Sentence: An examination of changes in personal staffing decisions in the Senate between 1986 and 1987 -LRB- when control of that <t>body</t> changed party hands -RRB-, moreover, reveals that the personal staffing differences noted in the table can not be attributed to the disproportionate control Democrats exercise, due to their majority - party status, over other resources such as committee staff.

Senses:
1. definition=the entire structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being) | examples=he felt as if his whole body were on fire
2. definition=a group of persons associated by some common tie or occupation and regarded as an entity | examples=the whole body filed out of the auditorium
3. definition=a natural object consisting of a dead animal or person | examples=they found the body in the lake
4. definition=an individual 3-dimensional object that has mass and that is distinguishable from other objects | examples=heavenly body
5. definition=the body excluding the head and neck and limbs | examples=they moved their arms and legs and bodies
6. definition=a collection of particulars considered as a system | examples=a body of law
7. definition=the property of holding together and retaining its shape | examples=wool has more body than rayon
8. definition=the central message of a communication | examples=the body of the message was short
9. definition=the main mass of a thing
10. definition=a resonating chamber in a musical instrument (as the body of a violin)
11. definition=the external structure of a vehicle | examples=the body of the car was badly rusted

reasoning_content: We need to identify which sense of "body" is used in the sentence. The sentence: "An examination of changes in personal staffing decisions in the Senate between 1986 and 1987 (when control of that <t>body</t> changed party hands)..." The word "body" refers to the Senate itself. The Senate is a group of persons associated by a common tie (legislative body). Sense 2: "a group of persons associated by some common tie or occupation and regarded as an entity" fits perfectly. So answer is 2.