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

[User]
Target lemma: seem
Target surface form: seems
Context:
Why ca not we teach our children to read, write and reckon? It's not that we do not know how to, because we do. It's that we do not want to. And the reason we do not want to is that effective education would require us to relinquish some cherished metaphysical beliefs about human nature in general and the human nature of young people in particular, well as to violate some cherished vested interests. These beliefs so dominate our educational establishment, our media, our politicians, and even our parents that it <t>seems</t> almost blasphemous to challenge them. Here is an example.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=seem%2:39:00:: | definition=give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect | synonyms=look, appear | examples=She seems to be sleeping; This appears to be a very difficult problem
2. sense_key=seem%2:39:01:: | definition=seem to be true, probable, or apparent | synonyms=appear | examples=It seems that he is very gifted; It appears that the weather in California is very bad
3. sense_key=seem%2:42:00:: | definition=appear to exist | examples=There seems no reason to go ahead with the project now
4. sense_key=seem%2:39:02:: | definition=appear to one's own mind or opinion | examples=I seem to be misunderstood by everyone; I can't seem to learn these Chinese characters

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

reasoning_content:
We are asked to disambiguate the word "seems" in the given context. Let's analyze the sentence: "These beliefs so dominate our educational establishment, our media, our politicians, and even our parents that it seems almost blasphemous to challenge them." The word "it" here is a dummy subject, and "seems" is followed by an adjective phrase "almost blasphemous". This construction is similar to "It seems that..." or "It seems [adjective]...".

Looking at the candidate senses:

1. seem%2:39:00:: definition: give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect. Synonyms: look, appear. Examples: "She seems to be sleeping" (subject is a person, followed by infinitive). This sense often takes a person or thing as subject and describes appearance. It can also be used with "it" but typically when describing a situation. However, the examples show a person as subject.

2. seem%2:39:01:: definition: seem to be true, probable, or apparent. Synonyms: appear. Examples: "It seems that he is very gifted" — this uses "it" as dummy subject, followed by a clause. Another example: "It appears that the weather..." Here, "it seems that..." indicates that something is probable or apparent. This fits the context: "it seems almost blasphemous to challenge them" can be rephrased as "It seems that challenging them is almost blasphemous." The dummy "it" points to the action "to challenge them". So sense 2 is very close.

3. seem%2:42:00:: definition: appear to exist. Examples: "There seems no reason to go ahead..." This uses "there seems" existential construction. Not our context.

4. seem%2:39:02:: definition: appear to one's own mind or opinion. Examples: "I seem to be misunderstood..." This takes a personal subject (I) and refers to one's own perception. Not our context.

The target sentence: "it seems almost blasphemous to challenge them." The "it" is impersonal, expressing that the action appears to be blasphemous. This is a statement about the appearance of a proposition, similar to "It seems that...". So sense 2 is the best match. Sense 1 can also sometimes be used with "it" (e.g., "It looks good" but that's more about outward aspect). However, sense 2 specifically highlights "seem to be true, probable, or apparent" with dummy "it" clauses. The example "It seems that he is very gifted" parallels "it seems (that it is) almost blasphemous". Therefore, I'll choose sense 2.

Now return JSON: {"sense_index": 2}


attempt_kind: initial

status: success

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

[User]
Target lemma: blasphemous
Target surface form: blasphemous
Context:
Why ca not we teach our children to read, write and reckon? It's not that we do not know how to, because we do. It's that we do not want to. And the reason we do not want to is that effective education would require us to relinquish some cherished metaphysical beliefs about human nature in general and the human nature of young people in particular, well as to violate some cherished vested interests. These beliefs so dominate our educational establishment, our media, our politicians, and even our parents that it seems almost <t>blasphemous</t> to challenge them. Here is an example.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=blasphemous%5:00:00:irreverent:00 | definition=grossly irreverent toward what is held to be sacred | synonyms=profane, sacrilegious | examples=blasphemous rites of a witches' Sabbath; profane utterances against the Church
2. sense_key=blasphemous%5:00:00:dirty:02 | definition=characterized by profanity or cursing | synonyms=blue, profane | examples=foul-mouthed and blasphemous; blue language

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

finish_reason: stop

role: assistant

reasoning_content:
We are given: "Target lemma: blasphemous" and "Target surface form: blasphemous". The context is: "Why ca not we teach our children to read, write and reckon? It's not that we do not know how to, because we do. It's that we do not want to. And the reason we do not want to is that effective education would require us to relinquish some cherished metaphysical beliefs about human nature in general and the human nature of young people in particular, well as to violate some cherished vested interests. These beliefs so dominate our educational establishment, our media, our politicians, and even our parents that it seems almost <t>blasphemous</t> to challenge them. Here is an example."

We have two candidate senses:
1. sense_key=blasphemous%5:00:00:irreverent:00 | definition=grossly irreverent toward what is held to be sacred | synonyms=profane, sacrilegious | examples=blasphemous rites of a witches' Sabbath; profane utterances against the Church
2. sense_key=blasphemous%5:00:00:dirty:02 | definition=characterized by profanity or cursing | synonyms=blue, profane | examples=foul-mouthed and blasphemous; blue language

The context speaks of "cherished metaphysical beliefs" and "cherished vested interests". Challenging these beliefs seems almost blasphemous. So the sense here is not about cursing or profanity, but about doing something irreverent toward what is held sacred. The beliefs are "cherished" and dominant, so challenging them is like being irreverent toward something held sacred. The first sense fits exactly: "grossly irreverent toward what is held to be sacred". The second sense is about using profane language, cursing, which doesn't fit.

Thus, choose sense 1.

Output JSON: {"sense_index": 1}

format: unknown

native_finish_reason: stop

provider: DigitalOcean

currency: USD


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

[User]
Target lemma: challenge
Target surface form: challenge
Context:
Why ca not we teach our children to read, write and reckon? It's not that we do not know how to, because we do. It's that we do not want to. And the reason we do not want to is that effective education would require us to relinquish some cherished metaphysical beliefs about human nature in general and the human nature of young people in particular, well as to violate some cherished vested interests. These beliefs so dominate our educational establishment, our media, our politicians, and even our parents that it seems almost blasphemous to <t>challenge</t> them. Here is an example.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=challenge%2:32:01:: | definition=take exception to | synonyms=dispute, gainsay | examples=She challenged his claims
2. sense_key=challenge%2:32:00:: | definition=issue a challenge to | examples=Fischer challenged Spassky to a match
3. sense_key=challenge%2:32:03:: | definition=ask for identification | examples=The illegal immigrant was challenged by the border guard
4. sense_key=challenge%2:32:02:: | definition=raise a formal objection in a court of law | synonyms=take exception

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

reasoning_content:
We are asked to disambiguate the word "challenge" in the given context. Let's read the context carefully:

"Why ca not we teach our children to read, write and reckon? It's not that we do not know how to, because we do. It's that we do not want to. And the reason we do not want to is that effective education would require us to relinquish some cherished metaphysical beliefs about human nature in general and the human nature of young people in particular, well as to violate some cherished vested interests. These beliefs so dominate our educational establishment, our media, our politicians, and even our parents that it seems almost blasphemous to <t>challenge</t> them. Here is an example."

The word "challenge" appears in the phrase "to challenge them", where "them" refers to "these beliefs". So the meaning is to question or dispute these beliefs.

Now let's examine the candidate senses:

1. sense_key=challenge%2:32:01:: | definition=take exception to | synonyms=dispute, gainsay | examples=She challenged his claims
2. sense_key=challenge%2:32:00:: | definition=issue a challenge to | examples=Fischer challenged Spassky to a match
3. sense_key=challenge%2:32:03:: | definition=ask for identification | examples=The illegal immigrant was challenged by the border guard
4. sense_key=challenge%2:32:02:: | definition=raise a formal objection in a court of law | synonyms=take exception

Sense 1: "take exception to" with synonyms "dispute, gainsay" and example "She challenged his claims" fits perfectly. The context is about disputing or questioning beliefs.

Sense 2: "issue a challenge to" is more like inviting someone to a contest. Not appropriate.

Sense 3: "ask for identification" not relevant.

Sense 4: "raise a formal objection in a court of law" is too specific and legalistic. The beliefs are not in a court.

Thus sense 1 is the best.

Now output JSON: {"sense_index": 1}

provider: WandB


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

[User]
Target lemma: here
Target surface form: Here
Context:
Why ca not we teach our children to read, write and reckon? It's not that we do not know how to, because we do. It's that we do not want to. And the reason we do not want to is that effective education would require us to relinquish some cherished metaphysical beliefs about human nature in general and the human nature of young people in particular, well as to violate some cherished vested interests. These beliefs so dominate our educational establishment, our media, our politicians, and even our parents that it seems almost blasphemous to challenge them. <t>Here</t> is an example. If I were to ask a sample of American parents, "Do you wish the elementary schools to encourage creativity in your children? "the near-unanimous answer would be, "Yes, of course. "

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=here%4:02:00:: | definition=in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is | examples=I work here; turn here
2. sense_key=here%4:02:02:: | definition=in this circumstance or respect or on this point or detail | examples=what do we have here?; here I must disagree
3. sense_key=here%4:02:01:: | definition=to this place (especially toward the speaker) | synonyms=hither | examples=come here, please
4. sense_key=here%4:02:04:: | definition=at this time; now | examples=we'll adjourn here for lunch and discuss the remaining issues this afternoon

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

reasoning_content:
We are asked to choose the best sense for "Here" in the context. The context is: The author is giving an example. They say: "These beliefs so dominate... Here is an example." So "Here" introduces an example. It is used in the sense of "in this place" in the discourse, pointing to the upcoming example. Let's check the senses:

1. in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is. Example: I work here; turn here. This is physical location.
2. in this circumstance or respect or on this point or detail. Example: what do we have here?; here I must disagree. This is more figurative, about a point in discussion.
3. to this place (toward the speaker). Example: come here, please. This involves motion.
4. at this time; now. Example: we'll adjourn here for lunch...

The context is not about physical location, nor motion, nor time. "Here is an example" means "at this point in the discussion, I present an example." That matches sense 2: "in this circumstance or respect or on this point or detail." The example for sense 2 includes "what do we have here?" and "here I must disagree" which are similar: they refer to a point in the discourse. So sense 2 is the best.

Thus, {"sense_index": 2}.

provider: GMICloud


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

[User]
Target lemma: example
Target surface form: example
Context:
Why ca not we teach our children to read, write and reckon? It's not that we do not know how to, because we do. It's that we do not want to. And the reason we do not want to is that effective education would require us to relinquish some cherished metaphysical beliefs about human nature in general and the human nature of young people in particular, well as to violate some cherished vested interests. These beliefs so dominate our educational establishment, our media, our politicians, and even our parents that it seems almost blasphemous to challenge them. Here is an <t>example</t>. If I were to ask a sample of American parents, "Do you wish the elementary schools to encourage creativity in your children? "the near-unanimous answer would be, "Yes, of course. "

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=example%1:09:00:: | definition=an item of information that is typical of a class or group | synonyms=illustration, instance, representative | examples=this patient provides a typical example of the syndrome; there is an example on page 10
2. sense_key=example%1:09:02:: | definition=a representative form or pattern | synonyms=model | examples=I profited from his example
3. sense_key=example%1:09:01:: | definition=something to be imitated | synonyms=exemplar, model, good example | examples=an exemplar of success; a model of clarity
4. sense_key=example%1:10:00:: | definition=punishment intended as a warning to others | synonyms=deterrent example, lesson, object lesson | examples=they decided to make an example of him
5. sense_key=example%1:11:00:: | definition=an occurrence of something | synonyms=case, instance | examples=it was a case of bad judgment; another instance occurred yesterday
6. sense_key=example%1:04:00:: | definition=a task performed or problem solved in order to develop skill or understanding | synonyms=exercise | examples=you must work the examples at the end of each chapter in the textbook

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

reasoning_content:
We are given the target word "example" and its context: "... Here is an <t>example</t>. If I were to ask a sample of American parents..." Here, the word "example" is used to introduce a specific hypothetical scenario: asking parents about encouraging creativity. This scenario is presented as a typical illustration of the author's point about cherished beliefs. So, it's an instance or sample used to demonstrate a general idea. Looking at the senses:

1. definition: an item of information that is typical of a class or group. Synonyms: illustration, instance, representative. Example: "this patient provides a typical example of the syndrome; there is an example on page 10". This fits well: the author is giving a typical example (the parent survey scenario) to illustrate the broader point about beliefs.

2. a representative form or pattern (model). Example: "I profited from his example" (meaning following his pattern). The context uses it as an illustrative instance, not as a model to follow.

3. something to be imitated (exemplar, model). Example: "an exemplar of success; a model of clarity". Not fitting, as it's not about imitation.

4. punishment as warning (deterrent example). Not fitting.

5. an occurrence of something (case, instance). Example: "it was a case of bad judgment; another instance occurred yesterday". This could also be considered, but sense 1 explicitly includes "illustration, instance" and the example "an example on page 10" matches the textual reference. Sense 5 is more about an occurrence or event, while here it's a constructed hypothetical to illustrate a point.

6. a task performed or problem solved in order to develop skill (exercise). Not fitting.

The best match is sense 1, as it directly aligns with the use as an illustration or instance typical of a group. The phrase "Here is an example" introduces an instance that illustrates the general class of "cherished beliefs". The example on page 10 in sense 1's examples is analogous.

Thus, the answer is sense_index: 1.

provider: Together


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

[User]
Target lemma: ask
Target surface form: ask
Context:
It's not that we do not know how to, because we do. It's that we do not want to. And the reason we do not want to is that effective education would require us to relinquish some cherished metaphysical beliefs about human nature in general and the human nature of young people in particular, well as to violate some cherished vested interests. These beliefs so dominate our educational establishment, our media, our politicians, and even our parents that it seems almost blasphemous to challenge them. Here is an example. If I were to <t>ask</t> a sample of American parents, "Do you wish the elementary schools to encourage creativity in your children? "the near-unanimous answer would be, "Yes, of course. "But what do we mean, specifically, by "creativity "?

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=ask%2:32:00:: | definition=inquire about | synonyms=inquire, enquire | examples=I asked about their special today; He had to ask directions several times
2. sense_key=ask%2:32:01:: | definition=make a request or demand for something to somebody | examples=She asked him for a loan
3. sense_key=ask%2:32:02:: | definition=direct or put; seek an answer to | examples=ask a question
4. sense_key=ask%2:32:05:: | definition=consider obligatory; request and expect | synonyms=require, expect | examples=We require our secretary to be on time; Aren't we asking too much of these children?
5. sense_key=ask%2:32:04:: | definition=address a question to and expect an answer from | examples=Ask your teacher about trigonometry; The children asked me about their dead grandmother
6. sense_key=ask%2:42:00:: | definition=require as useful, just, or proper | synonyms=necessitate, postulate, need, require, take, involve | examples=It takes nerve to do what she did; success usually requires hard work
7. sense_key=ask%2:32:09:: | definition=require or ask for as a price or condition | examples=He is asking $200 for the table; The kidnappers are asking a million dollars in return for the release of their hostage

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

reasoning_content:
We are asked to perform word sense disambiguation for the word "ask" in the given context. The target word appears in the sentence: "If I were to <t>ask</t> a sample of American parents, 'Do you wish the elementary schools to encourage creativity in your children?' the near-unanimous answer would be, 'Yes, of course.'" Here, "ask" is used with a direct object (a sample of American parents) and a question. The meaning is to pose a question to someone. Let's examine the candidate senses:

1. sense_key=ask%2:32:00:: | definition=inquire about | synonyms=inquire, enquire | examples=I asked about their special today; He had to ask directions several times
2. sense_key=ask%2:32:01:: | definition=make a request or demand for something to somebody | examples=She asked him for a loan
3. sense_key=ask%2:32:02:: | definition=direct or put; seek an answer to | examples=ask a question
4. sense_key=ask%2:32:05:: | definition=consider obligatory; request and expect | synonyms=require, expect | examples=We require our secretary to be on time; Aren't we asking too much of these children?
5. sense_key=ask%2:32:04:: | definition=address a question to and expect an answer from | examples=Ask your teacher about trigonometry; The children asked me about their dead grandmother
6. sense_key=ask%2:42:00:: | definition=require as useful, just, or proper | synonyms=necessitate, postulate, need, require, take, involve | examples=It takes nerve to do what she did; success usually requires hard work
7. sense_key=ask%2:32:09:: | definition=require or ask for as a price or condition | examples=He is asking $200 for the table; The kidnappers are asking a million dollars in return for the release of their hostage

In the context, "ask" is followed by a person ("a sample of American parents") and then the actual question. This corresponds to sense 5: "address a question to and expect an answer from", as in the example "Ask your teacher about trigonometry". Sense 3 ("direct or put; seek an answer to") typically takes a question as direct object, not a person: "ask a question". But here the direct object is the parents, followed by the quoted question. So it's most similar to sense 5. Sense 1 ("inquire about") is intransitive or takes a prepositional phrase, not a direct person object. Sense 2 is about making a request (e.g., ask for a loan). Sense 4 is about expecting something from someone, often with "of" (ask something of someone). Sense 6 and 7 are about requiring. Therefore, the best match is sense 5.

We need to output JSON like {"sense_index": 5}.

provider: DeepInfra


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

[User]
Target lemma: sample
Target surface form: sample
Context:
It's not that we do not know how to, because we do. It's that we do not want to. And the reason we do not want to is that effective education would require us to relinquish some cherished metaphysical beliefs about human nature in general and the human nature of young people in particular, well as to violate some cherished vested interests. These beliefs so dominate our educational establishment, our media, our politicians, and even our parents that it seems almost blasphemous to challenge them. Here is an example. If I were to ask a <t>sample</t> of American parents, "Do you wish the elementary schools to encourage creativity in your children? "the near-unanimous answer would be, "Yes, of course. "But what do we mean, specifically, by "creativity "?

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=sample%1:09:00:: | definition=a small part of something intended as representative of the whole
2. sense_key=sample%1:09:01:: | definition=items selected at random from a population and used to test hypotheses about the population | synonyms=sample distribution, sampling
3. sense_key=sample%1:17:00:: | definition=all or part of a natural object that is collected and preserved as an example of its class

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

reasoning_content:
We are asked to perform Word Sense Disambiguation on the word "sample" in the given context. The context is: "If I were to ask a sample of American parents, 'Do you wish the elementary schools to encourage creativity in your children?' the near-unanimous answer would be, 'Yes, of course.'" The word "sample" is used as a noun, referring to a group of American parents. The senses provided are:

1. sense_key=sample%1:09:00:: | definition=a small part of something intended as representative of the whole
2. sense_key=sample%1:09:01:: | definition=items selected at random from a population and used to test hypotheses about the population | synonyms=sample distribution, sampling
3. sense_key=sample%1:17:00:: | definition=all or part of a natural object that is collected and preserved as an example of its class

We need to choose the single best indexed sense. Sense 1 is about a small part representing the whole, which fits the usage: a sample of American parents is a small group intended to represent the larger population of American parents. Sense 2 is specifically about random selection for hypothesis testing, which is more technical and suggestive of statistical sampling. However, in everyday language, asking a sample of people often implies a representative group, not necessarily strictly random. Sense 3 is about collecting natural objects, which doesn't fit at all. Between sense 1 and sense 2, sense 1 is a broader definition that fits well here. Sense 2 emphasizes random selection and hypothesis testing, but the context doesn't explicitly mention randomness or hypothesis testing; it's just asking a group of parents to gauge opinion. Usually, in such contexts, "sample" refers to a representative subset, which aligns more with sense 1. The WordNet hierarchy: sense 1 is the most common general sense. Sense 2 is more specific to statistics. Given the casual use in the sentence, sense 1 is more appropriate. Therefore, choose sense index 1.

provider: StreamLake


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

[User]
Target lemma: american
Target surface form: American
Context:
It's not that we do not know how to, because we do. It's that we do not want to. And the reason we do not want to is that effective education would require us to relinquish some cherished metaphysical beliefs about human nature in general and the human nature of young people in particular, well as to violate some cherished vested interests. These beliefs so dominate our educational establishment, our media, our politicians, and even our parents that it seems almost blasphemous to challenge them. Here is an example. If I were to ask a sample of <t>American</t> parents, "Do you wish the elementary schools to encourage creativity in your children? "the near-unanimous answer would be, "Yes, of course. "But what do we mean, specifically, by "creativity "?

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=american%3:01:01:: | definition=of or relating to the United States of America or its people or language or culture | examples=American citizens; American English
2. sense_key=american%3:01:00:: | definition=of or relating to or characteristic of the continents and islands of the Americas | examples=the American hemisphere; American flora and fauna

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

reasoning_content:
We are asked to perform Word Sense Disambiguation for the word "American" in the given context. The target word appears as "American" modifying "parents". The context is about education, creativity in elementary schools, and asks a sample of "American parents". The overall context is about the United States, with mentions of "our educational establishment, our media, our politicians, and even our parents" and "a sample of American parents". There is no mention of other Americas like Canada or Latin America. The discussion is about typical American cultural and educational beliefs. Therefore, sense 1 (relating to the United States) is appropriate. Sense 2 is about the continents and islands of the Americas (i.e., North and South America), which is too broad and not specifically indicated. The examples for sense 1 include "American citizens", fitting "American parents". So the best indexed sense is 1.

Now, the instruction: "Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}." So I'll output {"sense_index": 1}.

provider: Alibaba


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

[User]
Target lemma: parent
Target surface form: parents
Context:
It's not that we do not know how to, because we do. It's that we do not want to. And the reason we do not want to is that effective education would require us to relinquish some cherished metaphysical beliefs about human nature in general and the human nature of young people in particular, well as to violate some cherished vested interests. These beliefs so dominate our educational establishment, our media, our politicians, and even our parents that it seems almost blasphemous to challenge them. Here is an example. If I were to ask a sample of American <t>parents</t>, "Do you wish the elementary schools to encourage creativity in your children? "the near-unanimous answer would be, "Yes, of course. "But what do we mean, specifically, by "creativity "?

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=parent%1:18:00:: | definition=a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
2. sense_key=parent%1:03:00:: | definition=an organism (plant or animal) from which younger ones are obtained

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

reasoning_content: We are asked to perform word sense disambiguation for the target word "parents" in the given context. The target lemma is "parent", surface form "parents". We have two candidate senses: sense 1 (father/mother, one who begets/nurtures) and sense 2 (organism from which younger ones are obtained). The context: "These beliefs so dominate our educational establishment, our media, our politicians, and even our parents that it seems almost blasphemous to challenge them. Here is an example. If I were to ask a sample of American parents, 'Do you wish the elementary schools to encourage creativity in your children?'..." Clearly, it's about human parents, not about organisms in a biological sense. So sense 1 is correct. We return {"sense_index": 1}.

provider: Baidu


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

[User]
Target lemma: encourage
Target surface form: encourage
Context:
It's not that we do not know how to, because we do. It's that we do not want to. And the reason we do not want to is that effective education would require us to relinquish some cherished metaphysical beliefs about human nature in general and the human nature of young people in particular, well as to violate some cherished vested interests. These beliefs so dominate our educational establishment, our media, our politicians, and even our parents that it seems almost blasphemous to challenge them. Here is an example. If I were to ask a sample of American parents, "Do you wish the elementary schools to <t>encourage</t> creativity in your children? "the near-unanimous answer would be, "Yes, of course. "But what do we mean, specifically, by "creativity "?

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=encourage%2:41:00:: | definition=contribute to the progress or growth of | synonyms=promote, advance, boost, further | examples=I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom
2. sense_key=encourage%2:37:00:: | definition=inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to
3. sense_key=encourage%2:32:00:: | definition=spur on | examples=His financial success encouraged him to look for a wife

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

reasoning_content:
We are asked to disambiguate the sense of "encourage" in the given context. The sentence: "Do you wish the elementary schools to encourage creativity in your children?" The context discusses the idea that people want schools to encourage creativity, but there's deeper questioning about what that means.

We need to choose among three candidate senses:

1. sense 1: contribute to the progress or growth of (synonyms: promote, advance, boost, further). Example: "I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom." This sense is about fostering or supporting development.

2. sense 2: inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to. This sense is about emotional support, giving someone courage.

3. sense 3: spur on. Example: "His financial success encouraged him to look for a wife." This sense is about motivating someone to take action.

In the given context, the question is about schools encouraging creativity in children. Creativity is a quality or ability. To "encourage creativity" likely means to promote, foster, or support the development of creativity. That aligns with sense 1: "contribute to the progress or growth of." Sense 2 is about giving hope or courage, which might be applied to a person directly, not to an abstract quality like creativity. Sense 3 is about spurring on, motivating someone to do something, but here the object is creativity, not a person. So sense 1 is most appropriate.

Thus, the answer is sense_index 1.

provider: Novita


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

[User]
Target lemma: child
Target surface form: children
Context:
It's not that we do not know how to, because we do. It's that we do not want to. And the reason we do not want to is that effective education would require us to relinquish some cherished metaphysical beliefs about human nature in general and the human nature of young people in particular, well as to violate some cherished vested interests. These beliefs so dominate our educational establishment, our media, our politicians, and even our parents that it seems almost blasphemous to challenge them. Here is an example. If I were to ask a sample of American parents, "Do you wish the elementary schools to encourage creativity in your <t>children</t>? "the near-unanimous answer would be, "Yes, of course. "But what do we mean, specifically, by "creativity "?

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=child%1:18:00:: | definition=a young person of either sex | synonyms=kid, youngster, minor, shaver, nipper, small fry | examples=she writes books for children; they're just kids
2. sense_key=child%1:18:01:: | definition=a human offspring (son or daughter) of any age | synonyms=kid | examples=they had three children; they were able to send their kids to college
3. sense_key=child%1:18:06:: | definition=an immature childish person | synonyms=baby | examples=he remained a child in practical matters as long as he lived; stop being a baby!
4. sense_key=child%1:18:07:: | definition=a member of a clan or tribe | examples=the children of Israel

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

reasoning_content:
We are asked to disambiguate "children" in the given context. The target form is "children", but the lemma is "child". The context: a parent is asked about encouraging creativity in their children in elementary schools. The word "children" here refers to their offspring, specifically young offspring in school. Let's examine the senses:

Sense 1: young person, synonyms kid, youngster, minor, etc. Example: "she writes books for children". This sense focuses on age, not specifically biological relationship.

Sense 2: a human offspring (son or daughter) of any age. Synonyms: kid. Example: "they had three children; they were able to send their kids to college". This sense emphasizes the parent-child relationship.

Sense 3: an immature childish person. Example: "he remained a child... stop being a baby!" This is metaphorical for childish behavior, not literal.

Sense 4: member of a clan or tribe. Example: "children of Israel". Not relevant.

In the context, "Do you wish the elementary schools to encourage creativity in your children?" The possessive "your" indicates the parent-child relationship. They are asking parents about their own offspring. The children are in elementary school, so they are young, but the key is the relationship. Sense 2 explicitly includes "son or daughter" and the example mentions sending kids to college, showing it can apply to school-age children. Sense 1 could also apply, but it lacks the relational aspect. Sense 2 is a better fit because the question is specifically directed to parents about "your children" (their offspring). The context: "American parents, 'Do you wish the elementary schools to encourage creativity in your children?'" So it's the children of those parents. That's exactly offspring. Thus, sense 2 is the best.

Therefore, answer: {"sense_index": 2}

provider: AtlasCloud


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

[User]
Target lemma: answer
Target surface form: answer
Context:
It's not that we do not know how to, because we do. It's that we do not want to. And the reason we do not want to is that effective education would require us to relinquish some cherished metaphysical beliefs about human nature in general and the human nature of young people in particular, well as to violate some cherished vested interests. These beliefs so dominate our educational establishment, our media, our politicians, and even our parents that it seems almost blasphemous to challenge them. Here is an example. If I were to ask a sample of American parents, "Do you wish the elementary schools to encourage creativity in your children? "the near-unanimous <t>answer</t> would be, "Yes, of course. "But what do we mean, specifically, by "creativity "?

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=answer%1:10:01:: | definition=a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation | synonyms=reply, response | examples=I waited several days for his answer; he wrote replies to several of his critics
2. sense_key=answer%1:10:02:: | definition=a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem | synonyms=solution, result, resolution, solvent | examples=they were trying to find a peaceful solution; the answers were in the back of the book
3. sense_key=answer%1:10:00:: | definition=the speech act of replying to a question
4. sense_key=answer%1:10:03:: | definition=the principal pleading by the defendant in response to plaintiff's complaint; in criminal law it consists of the defendant's plea of `guilty' or `not guilty' (or nolo contendere); in civil law it must contain denials of all allegations in the plaintiff's complaint that the defendant hopes to controvert and it can contain affirmative defenses or counterclaims
5. sense_key=answer%1:04:00:: | definition=a nonverbal reaction | examples=his answer to any problem was to get drunk; their answer was to sue me

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

reasoning_content:
We are asked to perform word sense disambiguation for the word "answer" in the given context. Let's read the context carefully.

Context: "If I were to ask a sample of American parents, 'Do you wish the elementary schools to encourage creativity in your children?' the near-unanimous <t>answer</t> would be, 'Yes, of course.'"

So here, "answer" refers to the reply that the parents would give to a question. It's a verbal response to a question. The answer is a statement: "Yes, of course." This is a direct reply to a question.

Now, look at the candidate senses:

1. sense_key=answer%1:10:01:: definition: a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation. Synonyms: reply, response. Examples: I waited several days for his answer; he wrote replies to several of his critics.
2. sense_key=answer%1:10:02:: definition: a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem. Synonyms: solution, result, resolution, solvent. Examples: they were trying to find a peaceful solution; the answers were in the back of the book.
3. sense_key=answer%1:10:00:: definition: the speech act of replying to a question. (No examples given.)
4. sense_key=answer%1:10:03:: definition: the principal pleading by the defendant in response to plaintiff's complaint; legal context.
5. sense_key=answer%1:04:00:: definition: a nonverbal reaction. Examples: his answer to any problem was to get drunk; their answer was to sue me.

In the context, the answer is the parents' reply to the question. It is a statement, but it's also a speech act. Sense 1 defines "answer" as a statement that is a reply to a question. Sense 3 defines it as the speech act of replying to a question. Both seem plausible. However, WordNet often distinguishes between the utterance itself (the statement) and the act of replying. Sense 3 is a hypernym: it's the speech act. Sense 1 is more concrete: the statement. In many contexts, these can be interchangeable. But let's look at the examples. Sense 1's examples: "I waited several days for his answer; he wrote replies to several of his critics." That fits: an answer is a message, a statement. Sense 3 is more abstract: the act. The context says "the near-unanimous answer would be, 'Yes, of course.'" Here, "answer" could be either the statement "Yes, of course" or the act of replying. But typically, when you say "their answer was X," you're referring to the content of the reply, i.e., the statement. Sense 2 is about solution to a problem, not a simple reply to a question. Sense 4 is legal, not applicable. Sense 5 is nonverbal, not applicable.

Which is more precise? The question is "Do you wish..." and the answer is "Yes, of course." That is a statement that replies to a question. I think both sense 1 and sense 3 could work, but sense 1 is more specific: it's the statement itself. Sense 3 is the speech act category. In WordNet, sense 1 and 3 are often distinguished by the fact that sense 1 is a concrete noun (a thing you can wait for), while sense 3 is an abstract noun denoting the action. In the phrase "the near-unanimous answer would be, 'Yes, of course'", "answer" is a concrete thing: it's the quoted string. So I'd select sense 1.

Check the examples for sense 1: "I waited several days for his answer; he wrote replies to several of his critics." This matches the idea of a response that is a statement. So sense 1 fits. Sense 3 is more like "His answer of the question was prompt" emphasizing the act. But here, the answer is being described as "near-unanimous", which modifies the content, not the act. So sense 1 is best.

Thus, the index is 1.


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

[User]
Target lemma: mean
Target surface form: mean
Context:
It's that we do not want to. And the reason we do not want to is that effective education would require us to relinquish some cherished metaphysical beliefs about human nature in general and the human nature of young people in particular, well as to violate some cherished vested interests. These beliefs so dominate our educational establishment, our media, our politicians, and even our parents that it seems almost blasphemous to challenge them. Here is an example. If I were to ask a sample of American parents, "Do you wish the elementary schools to encourage creativity in your children? "the near-unanimous answer would be, "Yes, of course. "But what do we <t>mean</t>, specifically, by "creativity "? No one can say.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=mean%2:32:01:: | definition=mean or intend to express or convey | synonyms=intend | examples=You never understand what I mean!; what do his words intend?
2. sense_key=mean%2:42:00:: | definition=have as a logical consequence | synonyms=entail, imply | examples=The water shortage means that we have to stop taking long showers
3. sense_key=mean%2:32:03:: | definition=denote or connote | synonyms=intend, signify, stand for | examples=`maison' means `house' in French; An example sentence would show what this word means
4. sense_key=mean%2:31:00:: | definition=have in mind as a purpose | synonyms=intend, think | examples=I mean no harm; I only meant to help you
5. sense_key=mean%2:42:03:: | definition=have a specified degree of importance | examples=My ex-husband means nothing to me; Happiness means everything
6. sense_key=mean%2:31:01:: | definition=intend to refer to | synonyms=think of, have in mind | examples=I'm thinking of good food when I talk about France; Yes, I meant you when I complained about people who gossip!
7. sense_key=mean%2:31:05:: | definition=destine or designate for a certain purpose | examples=These flowers were meant for you

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

reasoning_content:
We are asked to disambiguate the word "mean" in the given context. The context is: "But what do we mean, specifically, by 'creativity'? No one can say." The speaker is asking about the definition or interpretation of the word "creativity". The sense options are:
1. mean or intend to express or convey (synonyms: intend) - example: "You never understand what I mean!; what do his words intend?"
2. have as a logical consequence (synonyms: entail, imply) - example: "The water shortage means that we have to stop taking long showers"
3. denote or connote (synonyms: intend, signify, stand for) - example: "'maison' means 'house' in French; An example sentence would show what this word means"
4. have in mind as a purpose (synonyms: intend, think) - example: "I mean no harm; I only meant to help you"
5. have a specified degree of importance - example: "My ex-husband means nothing to me; Happiness means everything"
6. intend to refer to (synonyms: think of, have in mind) - example: "I'm thinking of good food when I talk about France; Yes, I meant you when I complained about people who gossip!"
7. destine or designate for a certain purpose - example: "These flowers were meant for you"

The context is about what people intend to convey by the term "creativity". The speaker is asking for the specific meaning (definition) of the word. Sense 3: "denote or connote" fits perfectly. It's about what the word signifies or stands for. Sense 1 is close but is more about the act of expressing a thought (you never understand what I mean). Sense 2 is about logical consequence, not definition. Sense 4 is about purpose or intention of an action. Sense 5 is about importance. Sense 6 is about referring to someone. Sense 7 is about destined purpose. The best is sense 3. Thus, answer: {"sense_index": 3}.


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

[User]
Target lemma: one
Target surface form: one
Context:
And the reason we do not want to is that effective education would require us to relinquish some cherished metaphysical beliefs about human nature in general and the human nature of young people in particular, well as to violate some cherished vested interests. These beliefs so dominate our educational establishment, our media, our politicians, and even our parents that it seems almost blasphemous to challenge them. Here is an example. If I were to ask a sample of American parents, "Do you wish the elementary schools to encourage creativity in your children? "the near-unanimous answer would be, "Yes, of course. "But what do we mean, specifically, by "creativity "? No <t>one</t> can say. In practice, it ends up being equated with a "self-expression "that encourages the youngsters' "self-esteem. "

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=one%1:23:00:: | definition=the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number | synonyms=1, I, ace, single, unity | examples=he has the one but will need a two and three to go with it; they had lunch at one
2. sense_key=one%1:09:00:: | definition=a single person or thing | examples=he is the best one; this is the one I ordered

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

reasoning_content:
We are asked to disambiguate the word "one" in the given context. The target is "one" in: "No <t>one</t> can say." So the phrase is "No one can say." The sense choices are:

1. sense_key=one%1:23:00:: | definition: the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number | synonyms: 1, I, ace, single, unity | examples: he has the one but will need a two and three to go with it; they had lunch at one
2. sense_key=one%1:09:00:: | definition: a single person or thing | examples: he is the best one; this is the one I ordered

The context: "No one can say." Here "one" is used as a pronoun meaning "a single person". It's the indefinite pronoun "one" meaning "any person" or "a person". That aligns with sense 2: "a single person or thing". In "No one", it's specifically a person. Sense 1 is the numeral, which doesn't fit here. So the correct sense is 2.

But we need to return the sense index. The options are 1 and 2. We choose sense_index 2. The answer format: {"sense_index": 2}

provider: NextBit


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

[User]
Target lemma: equate
Target surface form: equated
Context:
These beliefs so dominate our educational establishment, our media, our politicians, and even our parents that it seems almost blasphemous to challenge them. Here is an example. If I were to ask a sample of American parents, "Do you wish the elementary schools to encourage creativity in your children? "the near-unanimous answer would be, "Yes, of course. "But what do we mean, specifically, by "creativity "? No one can say. In practice, it ends up being <t>equated</t> with a "self-expression "that encourages the youngsters' "self-esteem. "The result is a generation of young people whose ignorance and intellectual incompetence is matched only by their good opinion of themselves.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=equate%2:31:00:: | definition=consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogous | synonyms=compare, liken | examples=We can compare the Han dynasty to the Romans; You cannot equate success in financial matters with greed
2. sense_key=equate%2:42:00:: | definition=be equivalent or parallel, in mathematics | synonyms=correspond
3. sense_key=equate%2:30:00:: | definition=make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching | synonyms=equal, match, equalize, equalise | examples=let's equalize the duties among all employees in this office; The company matched the discount policy of its competitors

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

reasoning_content:
We are asked to choose the best sense for "equated" in the given context. The target word is "equated" and the context: "In practice, it ends up being equated with a 'self-expression' that encourages the youngsters' 'self-esteem.'" So "creativity" is being equated with "self-expression". This means that people treat them as the same thing, or consider them as being equal or analogous.

Looking at the candidate senses:
1. consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogous. Synonyms: compare, liken. Examples: "We can compare the Han dynasty to the Romans; You cannot equate success in financial matters with greed". This fits: they are saying that creativity and self-expression are considered the same thing.
2. be equivalent or parallel, in mathematics. Synonyms: correspond. This is mathematical, likely not the intended sense here.
3. make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching. Synonyms: equal, match, equalize, equalise. Examples: "let's equalize the duties among all employees in this office; The company matched the discount policy of its competitors". This sense is about making things equal in a more active sense, like adjusting to match. In the context, it's not about actively making them equal, but about considering them as equal. The phrase "ends up being equated with" suggests a conceptual association rather than a deliberate act of making equal.

Sense 1 is the most common and fits perfectly: "equate X with Y" means to consider them as similar or the same. The example "You cannot equate success in financial matters with greed" shows the same construction: equating one thing with another. So sense index 1.

Thus, answer: {"sense_index": 1}


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

[User]
Target lemma: encourage
Target surface form: encourages
Context:
These beliefs so dominate our educational establishment, our media, our politicians, and even our parents that it seems almost blasphemous to challenge them. Here is an example. If I were to ask a sample of American parents, "Do you wish the elementary schools to encourage creativity in your children? "the near-unanimous answer would be, "Yes, of course. "But what do we mean, specifically, by "creativity "? No one can say. In practice, it ends up being equated with a "self-expression "that <t>encourages</t> the youngsters' "self-esteem. "The result is a generation of young people whose ignorance and intellectual incompetence is matched only by their good opinion of themselves.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=encourage%2:41:00:: | definition=contribute to the progress or growth of | synonyms=promote, advance, boost, further | examples=I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom
2. sense_key=encourage%2:37:00:: | definition=inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to
3. sense_key=encourage%2:32:00:: | definition=spur on | examples=His financial success encouraged him to look for a wife

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

reasoning_content:
We are asked to disambiguate the word "encourages" in the given context. The target is "encourage" as a verb. The sentence is: "In practice, it ends up being equated with a 'self-expression' that encourages the youngsters' 'self-esteem.'" So, we need to understand how "encourages" is used here. The phrase "encourages the youngsters' 'self-esteem'" means it promotes or fosters self-esteem. It's about contributing to the growth or development of self-esteem. The context talks about "self-expression" that boosts self-esteem. So it's like sense 1: "contribute to the progress or growth of" which has synonyms promote, advance, boost, further. That fits perfectly: "self-expression" that promotes/boosts their self-esteem. Sense 2 is about inspiring with confidence or giving hope/courage, which is more about emotional support. Sense 3 is about spurring on, like motivating someone to take action. Here, it's not directly giving courage to the youngsters, but rather the self-expression causes their self-esteem to increase. It's more like fostering or promoting. The examples for sense 1: "I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom" aligns with the idea of encouraging something abstract like self-esteem. So sense 1 is the best.

Thus, sense_index: 1.


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

[User]
Target lemma: result
Target surface form: result
Context:
Here is an example. If I were to ask a sample of American parents, "Do you wish the elementary schools to encourage creativity in your children? "the near-unanimous answer would be, "Yes, of course. "But what do we mean, specifically, by "creativity "? No one can say. In practice, it ends up being equated with a "self-expression "that encourages the youngsters' "self-esteem. "The <t>result</t> is a generation of young people whose ignorance and intellectual incompetence is matched only by their good opinion of themselves. The whole notion of "creativity "in education was (and is) part and parcel of a romantic rebellion against disciplined instruction, which was (and is) regarded as "authoritarian, "a repression and frustration of the latent talents and the wonderful, if as yet undefined, potentialities inherent in the souls of all our children.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=result%1:19:00:: | definition=a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon | synonyms=consequence, effect, outcome, event, issue, upshot | examples=the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise; his decision had depressing consequences for business
2. sense_key=result%1:10:00:: | definition=a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem | synonyms=solution, answer, resolution, solvent | examples=they were trying to find a peaceful solution; the answers were in the back of the book
3. sense_key=result%1:11:00:: | definition=something that results | synonyms=resultant, final result, outcome, termination | examples=he listened for the results on the radio
4. sense_key=result%1:10:01:: | definition=the semantic role of the noun phrase whose referent exists only by virtue of the activity denoted by the verb in the clause | synonyms=resultant role

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

reasoning_content:
We are asked to perform word sense disambiguation for the target word "result" in the given context. The context discusses a scenario where asking parents about encouraging creativity leads to a near-unanimous "Yes", but the meaning of creativity is unclear. In practice, it becomes equated with "self-expression" that encourages self-esteem. The text then says: "The <t>result</t> is a generation of young people whose ignorance and intellectual incompetence is matched only by their good opinion of themselves." So "result" here refers to the outcome or consequence of equating creativity with self-expression. It's a phenomenon that follows from that cause. Looking at the senses:

1. result%1:19:00:: definition: a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon. Synonyms: consequence, effect, outcome, event, issue, upshot. Example: the magnetic effect was greater... his decision had depressing consequences.

2. result%1:10:00:: definition: a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem. Synonyms: solution, answer, resolution, solvent. Examples: trying to find a peaceful solution; answers in the back of the book. This doesn't fit because the "result" here is not a solution to a problem.

3. result%1:11:00:: definition: something that results. Synonyms: resultant, final result, outcome, termination. Examples: he listened for the results on the radio. This could also mean outcome, but it seems more specific like "results" as in the outcome of a competition or test. The example "he listened for the results on the radio" suggests a specific type of outcome, like election results or game scores. The definition is "something that results" which is very broad, but the synonyms include "final result" and "termination". The context here is more about a consequence or effect, so sense 1 seems more precise.

4. result%1:10:01:: definition: the semantic role... This is a linguistic sense, not applicable.

So the best fit is sense 1: a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon. The context exactly says: The [equating creativity with self-expression] results in a generation... So "result" here is the consequence.

Thus, I'll choose sense index 1.

Return JSON: {"sense_index": 1}

provider: Venice


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

[User]
Target lemma: generation
Target surface form: generation
Context:
Here is an example. If I were to ask a sample of American parents, "Do you wish the elementary schools to encourage creativity in your children? "the near-unanimous answer would be, "Yes, of course. "But what do we mean, specifically, by "creativity "? No one can say. In practice, it ends up being equated with a "self-expression "that encourages the youngsters' "self-esteem. "The result is a <t>generation</t> of young people whose ignorance and intellectual incompetence is matched only by their good opinion of themselves. The whole notion of "creativity "in education was (and is) part and parcel of a romantic rebellion against disciplined instruction, which was (and is) regarded as "authoritarian, "a repression and frustration of the latent talents and the wonderful, if as yet undefined, potentialities inherent in the souls of all our children.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=generation%1:14:01:: | definition=all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age | synonyms=coevals, contemporaries
2. sense_key=generation%1:14:00:: | definition=group of genetically related organisms constituting a single step in the line of descent
3. sense_key=generation%1:28:00:: | definition=the normal time between successive generations | examples=they had to wait a generation for that prejudice to fade
4. sense_key=generation%1:28:01:: | definition=a stage of technological development or innovation | examples=the third generation of computers
5. sense_key=generation%1:11:00:: | definition=a coming into being | synonyms=genesis
6. sense_key=generation%1:04:01:: | definition=the production of heat or electricity | examples=dams were built for the generation of electricity
7. sense_key=generation%1:04:00:: | definition=the act of producing offspring or multiplying by such production | synonyms=multiplication, propagation

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

reasoning_content:
We are asked to disambiguate "generation" in the context:

"Here is an example. If I were to ask a sample of American parents, "Do you wish the elementary schools to encourage creativity in your children? "the near-unanimous answer would be, "Yes, of course. "But what do we mean, specifically, by "creativity "? No one can say. In practice, it ends up being equated with a "self-expression "that encourages the youngsters' "self-esteem. "The result is a generation of young people whose ignorance and intellectual incompetence is matched only by their good opinion of themselves. The whole notion of "creativity "in education was (and is) part and parcel of a romantic rebellion against disciplined instruction, which was (and is) regarded as "authoritarian, "a repression and frustration of the latent talents and the wonderful, if as yet undefined, potentialities inherent in the souls of all our children."

The target is "generation" in "a generation of young people". This refers to a cohort of people of similar age, i.e., all the people living at the same time or approximately the same age. The sense index 1 fits: "all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age". The other senses are clearly not applicable: genetic descent (2), time period (3), technological stage (4), coming into being (5), production of heat/electricity (6), or producing offspring (7). So the best sense is index 1.

The output should be a JSON object with key "sense_index" and the value (integer). So {"sense_index": 1}.


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

[User]
Target lemma: young
Target surface form: young
Context:
Here is an example. If I were to ask a sample of American parents, "Do you wish the elementary schools to encourage creativity in your children? "the near-unanimous answer would be, "Yes, of course. "But what do we mean, specifically, by "creativity "? No one can say. In practice, it ends up being equated with a "self-expression "that encourages the youngsters' "self-esteem. "The result is a generation of <t>young</t> people whose ignorance and intellectual incompetence is matched only by their good opinion of themselves. The whole notion of "creativity "in education was (and is) part and parcel of a romantic rebellion against disciplined instruction, which was (and is) regarded as "authoritarian, "a repression and frustration of the latent talents and the wonderful, if as yet undefined, potentialities inherent in the souls of all our children.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=young%3:00:00:: | definition=(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth | synonyms=immature | examples=young people
2. sense_key=young%5:00:00:early:02 | definition=(of crops) harvested at an early stage of development; before complete maturity | synonyms=new | examples=new potatoes; young corn
3. sense_key=young%5:00:01:young:00 | definition=suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh | synonyms=youthful, vernal | examples=he is young for his age
4. sense_key=young%5:00:00:new:00 | definition=being in its early stage | examples=a young industry; the day is still young
5. sense_key=young%5:00:00:inexperienced:00 | definition=not tried or tested by experience | synonyms=unseasoned, untested, untried | examples=unseasoned artillery volunteers; still untested in battle

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

reasoning_content:
We are asked to do Word Sense Disambiguation for the word "young" in the given context. The target word is "young" modifying "people" in the phrase "a generation of young people". We need to choose the best sense from the five provided.

Let's examine each sense:

1. sense_key=young%3:00:00:: | definition=(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth | synonyms=immature | examples=young people

This sense directly applies to persons in an early period of life. The example "young people" matches exactly the phrase in the context: "young people". The context is about a generation of young people (children/students). This seems perfect.

2. sense_key=young%5:00:00:early:02 | definition=(of crops) harvested at an early stage of development; before complete maturity | synonyms=new | examples=new potatoes; young corn

This is specifically about crops. Not applicable here.

3. sense_key=young%5:00:01:young:00 | definition=suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh | synonyms=youthful, vernal | examples=he is young for his age

This sense implies someone who has youthful characteristics but may not be literally young in age. The context is about literal young people (a generation of young people). It's not about being "young for his age" or being vigorous; it's about actual young age. So this is less fitting than sense 1.

4. sense_key=young%5:00:00:new:00 | definition=being in its early stage | examples=a young industry; the day is still young

This is metaphorical, for non-living things or abstract concepts. Not for people.

5. sense_key=young%5:00:00:inexperienced:00 | definition=not tried or tested by experience | synonyms=unseasoned, untested, untried | examples=unseasoned artillery volunteers; still untested in battle

This sense focuses on inexperience. While young people might be inexperienced, the context does not emphasize their inexperience; it explicitly says "young people". The primary meaning here is the literal age, not the quality of being untested. Also, the example "young people" is given for sense 1, which matches exactly.

Thus, the best sense is sense 1.

Now, output must be a JSON object with key "sense_index" and value the index number (1-based). So: {"sense_index": 1}


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

[User]
Target lemma: people
Target surface form: people
Context:
Here is an example. If I were to ask a sample of American parents, "Do you wish the elementary schools to encourage creativity in your children? "the near-unanimous answer would be, "Yes, of course. "But what do we mean, specifically, by "creativity "? No one can say. In practice, it ends up being equated with a "self-expression "that encourages the youngsters' "self-esteem. "The result is a generation of young <t>people</t> whose ignorance and intellectual incompetence is matched only by their good opinion of themselves. The whole notion of "creativity "in education was (and is) part and parcel of a romantic rebellion against disciplined instruction, which was (and is) regarded as "authoritarian, "a repression and frustration of the latent talents and the wonderful, if as yet undefined, potentialities inherent in the souls of all our children.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=people%1:14:00:: | definition=(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively | examples=old people; there were at least 200 people in the audience
2. sense_key=people%1:14:01:: | definition=the body of citizens of a state or country | synonyms=citizenry | examples=the Spanish people
3. sense_key=people%1:14:02:: | definition=members of a family line | examples=his people have been farmers for generations; are your people still alive?
4. sense_key=people%1:14:03:: | definition=the common people generally | synonyms=multitude, masses, mass, hoi polloi, the great unwashed | examples=separate the warriors from the mass; power to the people

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

reasoning_content:
We are given the target word "people" in context: "... a generation of young people whose ignorance ...". The candidate senses are four. We need to pick the best indexed sense.

Sense 1: (plural) any group of human beings collectively. Examples: old people, there were at least 200 people in the audience. This is a very general sense, just any group of humans.

Sense 2: the body of citizens of a state or country. Synonyms: citizenry. Example: the Spanish people.

Sense 3: members of a family line. Example: his people have been farmers for generations; are your people still alive?

Sense 4: the common people generally. Synonyms: multitude, masses, etc. Example: separate the warriors from the mass; power to the people.

In the context, "a generation of young people" clearly refers to young humans in general, not citizens of a particular country, not family lineage, and not specifically the common masses (though they might be common, the phrase "young people" is simply referring to young individuals collectively). It is the most generic sense, sense 1. So the answer should be sense_index 1.

Return JSON: {"sense_index": 1}.


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

[User]
Target lemma: incompetence
Target surface form: incompetence
Context:
Here is an example. If I were to ask a sample of American parents, "Do you wish the elementary schools to encourage creativity in your children? "the near-unanimous answer would be, "Yes, of course. "But what do we mean, specifically, by "creativity "? No one can say. In practice, it ends up being equated with a "self-expression "that encourages the youngsters' "self-esteem. "The result is a generation of young people whose ignorance and intellectual <t>incompetence</t> is matched only by their good opinion of themselves. The whole notion of "creativity "in education was (and is) part and parcel of a romantic rebellion against disciplined instruction, which was (and is) regarded as "authoritarian, "a repression and frustration of the latent talents and the wonderful, if as yet undefined, potentialities inherent in the souls of all our children.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=incompetence%1:07:00:: | definition=lack of physical or intellectual ability or qualifications | synonyms=incompetency
2. sense_key=incompetence%1:26:00:: | definition=inability of a part or organ to function properly

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

reasoning_content:
We are given the target lemma "incompetence" and its surface form "incompetence". The context: "... a generation of young people whose ignorance and intellectual incompetence is matched only by their good opinion of themselves." The candidate senses:

1. sense_key=incompetence%1:07:00:: | definition=lack of physical or intellectual ability or qualifications | synonyms=incompetency
2. sense_key=incompetence%1:26:00:: | definition=inability of a part or organ to function properly

We need to choose the best indexed sense. Sense 1 is about lack of ability or qualifications, specifically mentioning intellectual ability. Sense 2 is about a part or organ not functioning properly, typically a medical sense. In the context, "intellectual incompetence" clearly refers to a lack of intellectual ability. So sense 1 is the correct one. The sense index is 1. The output format: {"sense_index":


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

[User]
Target lemma: match
Target surface form: matched
Context:
Here is an example. If I were to ask a sample of American parents, "Do you wish the elementary schools to encourage creativity in your children? "the near-unanimous answer would be, "Yes, of course. "But what do we mean, specifically, by "creativity "? No one can say. In practice, it ends up being equated with a "self-expression "that encourages the youngsters' "self-esteem. "The result is a generation of young people whose ignorance and intellectual incompetence is <t>matched</t> only by their good opinion of themselves. The whole notion of "creativity "in education was (and is) part and parcel of a romantic rebellion against disciplined instruction, which was (and is) regarded as "authoritarian, "a repression and frustration of the latent talents and the wonderful, if as yet undefined, potentialities inherent in the souls of all our children.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=match%2:42:00:: | definition=be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics | synonyms=fit, correspond, check, jibe, gibe, tally | examples=The two stories don't agree in many details; The handwriting checks with the signature on the check
2. sense_key=match%2:40:00:: | definition=provide funds complementary to | examples=The company matched the employees' contributions
3. sense_key=match%2:35:08:: | definition=bring two objects, ideas, or people together | synonyms=mate, couple, pair, twin | examples=This fact is coupled to the other one; Matchmaker, can you match my daughter with a nice young man?
4. sense_key=match%2:42:01:: | definition=be equal to in quality or ability | synonyms=equal, touch, rival | examples=Nothing can rival cotton for durability; Your performance doesn't even touch that of your colleagues
5. sense_key=match%2:30:01:: | definition=make correspond or harmonize | synonyms=fit | examples=Match my sweater
6. sense_key=match%2:41:00:: | definition=satisfy or fulfill | synonyms=meet, cope with | examples=meet a need; this job doesn't match my dreams
7. sense_key=match%2:35:10:: | definition=give or join in marriage
8. sense_key=match%2:33:00:: | definition=set into opposition or rivalry | synonyms=pit, oppose, play off | examples=let them match their best athletes against ours; pit a chess player against the Russian champion
9. sense_key=match%2:30:00:: | definition=be equal or harmonize | examples=The two pieces match
10. sense_key=match%2:30:07:: | definition=make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching | synonyms=equal, equalize, equalise, equate | examples=let's equalize the duties among all employees in this office; The company matched the discount policy of its competitors

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

reasoning_content:
We are asked: "Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context." The target lemma is "match", surface form "matched". Context: "The result is a generation of young people whose ignorance and intellectual incompetence is matched only by their good opinion of themselves."

We need to pick from candidate senses 1 to 10. The sentence uses "matched" in the passive construction "is matched only by". It means that their ignorance and incompetence are equaled only by their good opinion of themselves; i.e., the two things are comparable in extent or degree. So the sense is "be equal to in quality or ability" or something along those lines. Looking at options:
1. be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics. This is close but more about agreement or consistency. The context is about being equal in degree: their ignorance is as great as their self-opinion.
2. provide funds complementary to - no.
3. bring two objects together - no.
4. be equal to in quality or ability. Synonyms: equal, touch, rival. Examples: "Nothing can rival cotton for durability; Your performance doesn't even touch that of your colleagues." This fits well: ignorance is equaled only by self-opinion, i.e., the only thing that rivals their ignorance is their good opinion. So sense 4 seems correct.
5. make correspond or harmonize - no.
6. satisfy or fulfill - no.
7. give or join in marriage - no.
8. set into opposition or rivalry - not exactly; it's comparison, not pitting against.
9. be equal or harmonize - "be equal or harmonize" might also fit, but example: "The two pieces match" - more about physical matching. But sense 4 specifically about quality/ability, quantifying degree.
10. make equal, uniform - active, not passive.

The sentence says "ignorance and intellectual incompetence is matched only by their good opinion", meaning the only thing that equals their ignorance/incompetence is their high self-esteem. So "be equal to" is the meaning. Sense 4 explicitly says "be equal to in quality or ability". Ability fits here? Ignorance and incompetence are negative qualities, but it's comparing the extent. So sense 4 is the best.

Let's check sense 9: "be equal or harmonize" is broader. But sense 4 includes the notion of rivaling or touching, which is exactly the usage here. The examples: "Your performance doesn't even touch that of your colleagues" indicates degree. So sense 4 is more precise.

Thus answer: {"sense_index": 4}.


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

[User]
Target lemma: only
Target surface form: only
Context:
Here is an example. If I were to ask a sample of American parents, "Do you wish the elementary schools to encourage creativity in your children? "the near-unanimous answer would be, "Yes, of course. "But what do we mean, specifically, by "creativity "? No one can say. In practice, it ends up being equated with a "self-expression "that encourages the youngsters' "self-esteem. "The result is a generation of young people whose ignorance and intellectual incompetence is matched <t>only</t> by their good opinion of themselves. The whole notion of "creativity "in education was (and is) part and parcel of a romantic rebellion against disciplined instruction, which was (and is) regarded as "authoritarian, "a repression and frustration of the latent talents and the wonderful, if as yet undefined, potentialities inherent in the souls of all our children.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=only%4:02:02:: | definition=and nothing more | synonyms=merely, simply, just, but | examples=I was merely asking; it is simply a matter of time
2. sense_key=only%4:02:01:: | definition=without any others being included or involved | synonyms=entirely, exclusively, solely, alone | examples=was entirely to blame; a school devoted entirely to the needs of problem children
3. sense_key=only%4:02:00:: | definition=with nevertheless the final result | examples=He arrived only to find his wife dead; We won only to lose again in the next round
4. sense_key=only%4:02:04:: | definition=in the final outcome | examples=These news will only make you more upset
5. sense_key=only%4:02:06:: | definition=except that | examples=It was the same story; only this time she came out better
6. sense_key=only%4:02:03:: | definition=never except when | synonyms=only if, only when | examples=call me only if your cold gets worse
7. sense_key=only%4:02:05:: | definition=as recently as | examples=I spoke to him only an hour ago

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

reasoning_content:
We are asked to choose the best sense for "only" in the given context. The sentence is: "The result is a generation of young people whose ignorance and intellectual incompetence is matched only by their good opinion of themselves." We need to pick among the candidate senses.

Look at the context: "matched only by" – This construction is emphasizing that the ignorance and incompetence are equaled or rivaled solely by their good opinion of themselves, nothing else. It means "only" here restricts the matching to just that one thing. So the sense is "without any others being included or involved" – i.e., exclusively, solely. That corresponds to sense 2: definition: without any others being included or involved | synonyms: entirely, exclusively, solely, alone | examples: was entirely to blame; a school devoted entirely to the needs of problem children. The example "a school devoted entirely to the needs of problem children" shows similar exclusive focus. In "matched only by", it means matched exclusively by that one thing. Thus sense 2 is the best.

Sense 1: "and nothing more" (merely, simply, just) is close but it typically means "just" as in "I was merely asking", which is a limiting modifier, but here "only" is used as an exclusive adverb modifying the comparison. The phrase "matched only by" indicates that the thing's match is exclusively that other thing, not that it's merely matched. So sense 2 (exclusively) is more precise.

Sense 3: "with nevertheless the final result" – not fitting.

Sense 4: "in the final outcome" – not fitting.

Sense 5: "except that" – not a conjunction here.

Sense 6: "never except when" – conditional, not.

Sense 7: "as recently as" – temporal, not.

Thus, choose sense_index 2.


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

[User]
Target lemma: good
Target surface form: good
Context:
Here is an example. If I were to ask a sample of American parents, "Do you wish the elementary schools to encourage creativity in your children? "the near-unanimous answer would be, "Yes, of course. "But what do we mean, specifically, by "creativity "? No one can say. In practice, it ends up being equated with a "self-expression "that encourages the youngsters' "self-esteem. "The result is a generation of young people whose ignorance and intellectual incompetence is matched only by their <t>good</t> opinion of themselves. The whole notion of "creativity "in education was (and is) part and parcel of a romantic rebellion against disciplined instruction, which was (and is) regarded as "authoritarian, "a repression and frustration of the latent talents and the wonderful, if as yet undefined, potentialities inherent in the souls of all our children.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=good%3:00:01:: | definition=having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified | examples=good news from the hospital; a good report card
2. sense_key=good%5:00:00:ample:00 | definition=having the normally expected amount | synonyms=full | examples=gives full measure; gives good measure
3. sense_key=good%3:00:02:: | definition=morally admirable
4. sense_key=good%5:00:00:reputable:00 | definition=deserving of esteem and respect | synonyms=estimable, honorable, respectable | examples=all respectable companies give guarantees; ruined the family's good name
5. sense_key=good%5:00:00:advantageous:00 | definition=promoting or enhancing well-being | synonyms=beneficial | examples=an arms limitation agreement beneficial to all countries; the beneficial effects of a temperate climate
6. sense_key=good%5:00:00:nice:00 | definition=agreeable or pleasing | examples=we all had a good time; good manners
7. sense_key=good%5:00:00:righteous:00 | definition=of moral excellence | synonyms=just, upright | examples=a genuinely good person; a just cause
8. sense_key=good%5:00:00:skilled:00 | definition=having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude | synonyms=adept, expert, practiced, proficient, skillful, skilful | examples=adept in handicrafts; an adept juggler
9. sense_key=good%5:00:00:complete:00 | definition=thorough | examples=had a good workout; gave the house a good cleaning
10. sense_key=good%5:00:00:close:02 | definition=with or in a close or intimate relationship | synonyms=dear, near | examples=a good friend; my sisters and brothers are near and dear
11. sense_key=good%5:00:01:sound:00 | definition=financially sound | synonyms=dependable, safe, secure | examples=a good investment; a secure investment
12. sense_key=good%5:00:00:opportune:00 | definition=most suitable or right for a particular purpose | synonyms=right, ripe | examples=a good time to plant tomatoes; the right time to act
13. sense_key=good%5:00:00:fortunate:00 | definition=resulting favorably | synonyms=well | examples=it's a good thing that I wasn't there; it is good that you stayed
14. sense_key=good%5:00:00:operative:00 | definition=exerting force or influence | synonyms=effective, in effect, in force | examples=the law is effective immediately; a warranty good for two years
15. sense_key=good%5:00:00:pleasing:00 | definition=capable of pleasing | examples=good looks
16. sense_key=good%5:00:00:intellectual:00 | definition=appealing to the mind | synonyms=serious | examples=good music; a serious book
17. sense_key=good%5:00:00:healthy:00 | definition=in excellent physical condition | synonyms=sound | examples=good teeth; I still have one good leg
18. sense_key=good%5:00:00:healthful:00 | definition=tending to promote physical well-being; beneficial to health | synonyms=salutary | examples=beneficial effects of a balanced diet; a good night's sleep
19. sense_key=good%5:00:00:genuine:00 | definition=not forged | synonyms=honest | examples=a good dollar bill
20. sense_key=good%5:00:00:fresh:01 | definition=not left to spoil | synonyms=undecomposed, unspoiled, unspoilt | examples=the meat is still good
21. sense_key=good%5:00:00:discriminating:00 | definition=generally admired | examples=good taste

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

reasoning_content:
We are given a sentence: "The result is a generation of young people whose ignorance and intellectual incompetence is matched only by their <t>good</t> opinion of themselves." The target word is "good". We need to choose the best sense from the list.

Let's analyze context: It says young people have ignorance and intellectual incompetence, but they have a "good opinion of themselves." That means they think highly of themselves, they have a favorable opinion. "Good opinion" here means positive, favorable, high regard. So the sense of "good" is likely "having desirable or positive qualities". But let's check the options.

Option 1: having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified. Examples: good news, a good report card. A "good opinion" would be an opinion that is positive, favorable. That fits.

Option 2: having the normally expected amount (full). Doesn't fit.

Option 3: morally admirable. Not necessarily about moral admiration here, just a high opinion of themselves, not about morality.

Option 4: deserving of esteem and respect. That is about the thing itself being respectable. "good opinion" doesn't mean the opinion is deserving of esteem, but that the opinion is positive. However, "good opinion" could also be interpreted as "high opinion", meaning they have a favorable regard. Option 4: "deserving of esteem and respect" (estimable, honorable, respectable). If you have a "good opinion" of yourself, you think you are estimable. But the phrase "good opinion" is the opinion itself, not the person. The phrase "their good opinion of themselves" means the opinion they hold is good (positive). So it modifies "opinion". So we want an adjective that describes the opinion as positive. Option 1 directly fits: good = having desirable or positive qualities. So "good opinion" = positive opinion. Option 4 would be more like "he is a good person" meaning he is respectable. But here, it's "good opinion", so the opinion is good. So option 1 is better.

Check other options:
5: beneficial – not really.
6: agreeable or pleasing – opinion is not necessarily agreeable; it's about being positive, but could be. But "good opinion" is a fixed phrase meaning positive regard.
7: of moral excellence – no.
8: skilled – no.
9: thorough – "good cleaning" example, not opinion.
10: close relationship – no.
11: financially sound – no.
12: suitable or right – no.
13: resulting favorably – no.
14: effective – no.
15: capable of pleasing – maybe, but not the core.
16: appealing to mind – no.
17: healthy – no.
18: healthful – no.
19: not forged – no.
20: not spoiled – no.
21: generally admired – "good taste" example, not opinion.

Option 1 is the most straightforward: having desirable or positive qualities. A "good opinion" is a favorable opinion. The context also contrasts with ignorance and incompetence, so they have an unjustifiably positive opinion of themselves. So sense 1.

Thus, the answer is {"sense_index": 1}.