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

Sentence: The individual voter's standing consequently will be <t>enhanced</t> through lower taxes.

Senses:
1. definition=increase | examples=This will enhance your enjoyment
2. definition=make better or more attractive | examples=This sauce will enhance the flavor of the meat

reasoning_content:
We are asked: "Which numbered sense of 'enhance' (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: The individual voter's standing consequently will be <t>enhanced</t> through lower taxes.

Senses:
1. definition=increase | examples=This will enhance your enjoyment
2. definition=make better or more attractive | examples=This sauce will enhance the flavor of the meat"

We need to determine whether "enhanced" in the context "The individual voter's standing consequently will be enhanced through lower taxes" means sense 1 (increase) or sense 2 (make better or more attractive).

"Standing" here likely means status, reputation, or position. "Enhanced" in this context means to improve or make better. That aligns more with sense 2: make better or more attractive. Sense 1 is "increase", which might be a subset, but specifically the example "increase your enjoyment" shows a quantitative increase. "Enhanced standing" is about improving quality/status. So I'd choose sense 2.

The instruction: return only the number. So answer: 2.


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

Sentence: While this theory is exceedingly <t>simple</t>, it appears to explain several things.

Senses:
1. definition=having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved | examples=a simple problem
2. definition=easy and not involved or complicated | examples=an elementary problem in statistics
3. definition=apart from anything else; without additions or modifications | examples=only the bare facts
4. definition=exhibiting childlike simplicity and credulity | examples=childlike trust
5. definition=lacking mental capacity and subtlety
6. definition=(botany) of leaf shapes; of leaves having no divisions or subdivisions
7. definition=unornamented | examples=a simple country schoolhouse

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reasoning_content:
We need to determine which sense of "simple" (as defined in the given numbered list) is used in the sentence: "While this theory is exceedingly simple, it appears to explain several things."

Let's analyze the sentence. The "simple" describes a theory. The contrast "While this theory is exceedingly simple, it appears to explain several things" suggests that despite its simplicity (not being complex or involved), it has explanatory power. The word "simple" in this context means lacking complexity, easy to understand, or having few parts/components, not complicated.

Looking at the senses:

1. having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved | examples=a simple problem
2. easy and not involved or complicated | examples=an elementary problem in statistics
3. apart from anything else; without additions or modifications | examples=only the bare facts
4. exhibiting childlike simplicity and credulity | examples=childlike trust
5. lacking mental capacity and subtlety
6. (botany) of leaf shapes; of leaves having no divisions or subdivisions
7. unornamented | examples=a simple country schoolhouse

Sense 1 is "having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved". This fits a theory that is not complex. Sense 2 is "easy and not involved or complicated". This also might fit a theory that is easy to understand. However, the distinction between sense 1 and sense 2: sense 1 emphasizes "having few parts", while sense 2 emphasizes "easy". A theory can be "simple" meaning it has few components or is not complicated. The sentence says "exceedingly simple, it appears to explain several things" which often means the theory is not complex (has few assumptions or parts) yet explains much. I'd lean towards sense 1 because "simple" often describes the structure of a theory (parsimonious, not complex). Sense 2 is "elementary" but "an elementary problem in statistics" is more about being basic or easy. In the context of theories, "simple" typically means not complex, having few parts. Both are close, but let's see the exact phrasing.

The definitions:
1. having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved | examples=a simple problem
2. easy and not involved or complicated | examples=an elementary problem in statistics

The sentence: "While this theory is exceedingly simple..." A theory is an idea or explanation. If it's "simple", it usually means it is not complex, it has few parts or is straightforward. Sense 1 directly includes "not complex or complicated". Sense 2 includes "easy". But often "simple theory" refers to a theory that is not complex (few assumptions). I think sense 1 is more precise because it highlights "having few parts; not complex", whereas sense 2 is about ease. The phrase "simple theory" is a common collocation meaning a theory with few elements, not a complicated one. The example "a simple problem" matches sense 1. Sense 2's example is "an elementary problem in statistics", which is more about a basic, easy problem. Given that the theory explains several things, its simplicity is about its structure (few parts), not just that it's easy to understand. Most likely sense 1.

Thus, the answer is 1.

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

Sentence: While this theory is exceedingly simple, it <t>appears</t> to explain several things.

Senses:
1. definition=give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect | examples=She seems to be sleeping
2. definition=come into sight or view | examples=He suddenly appeared at the wedding
3. definition=be issued or published | examples=Did your latest book appear yet?
4. definition=seem to be true, probable, or apparent | examples=It seems that he is very gifted
5. definition=come into being or existence, or appear on the scene | examples=Then the computer came along and changed our lives
6. definition=appear as a character on stage or appear in a play, etc. | examples=Gielgud appears briefly in this movie
7. definition=present oneself formally, as before a (judicial) authority | examples=He had to appear in court last month

reasoning_content:
We are asked: "Which numbered sense of 'appear' (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense."

Sentence: "While this theory is exceedingly simple, it <t>appears</t> to explain several things."

Senses:
1. give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect (She seems to be sleeping)
2. come into sight or view (He suddenly appeared at the wedding)
3. be issued or published (Did your latest book appear yet?)
4. seem to be true, probable, or apparent (It seems that he is very gifted)
5. come into being or existence, or appear on the scene (Then the computer came along...)
6. appear as a character on stage or appear in a play, etc. (Gielgud appears briefly in this movie)
7. present oneself formally, as before a (judicial) authority (He had to appear in court last month)

The sentence uses "appears to explain several things". This is a construction where "appears" is a linking verb (or a raising verb) meaning "seems". It is synonymous with "seems to explain". It gives the impression that it explains several things. That matches sense 1: "give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect". Example: "She seems to be sleeping". That's exactly the "seems" usage. Sense 4 says "seem to be true, probable, or apparent" with example "It seems that he is very gifted". That's also "seems", but note that sense 1 specifically mentions "give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect" with the example using "seems to be sleeping" which is a similar structure "appears to explain". Sense 4's example uses an extraposed clause "It seems that...". However, both senses 1 and 4 are about seeming. Let's compare. Sense 1: "give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect". Sense 4: "seem to be true, probable, or apparent". The sentence is "it appears to explain several things". "Appears to" + verb is typically sense 1: "give a certain impression". In many dictionaries, the sense "seem" is split: one for "appear to be something" (linking verb with adjective/noun) and another for "it appears (that)..." (impersonal). But here the example for sense 1 is "She seems to be sleeping", which is "seems to be", analogous to "appears to explain". So sense 1 is the best match. Sense 4 is "It seems that...", which is a different syntactic structure, though meaning is similar. Since the sentence is "it appears to explain", it's the "seem to do something" structure. The example for 1 is "She seems to be sleeping", exactly parallel. So answer is 1.

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

Sentence: While this theory is exceedingly simple, it appears to <t>explain</t> several things.

Senses:
1. definition=make plain and comprehensible | examples=He explained the laws of physics to his students
2. definition=define | examples=The committee explained their plan for fund-raising to the Dean
3. definition=serve as a reason or cause or justification of | examples=Your need to sleep late does not excuse your late arrival at work

reasoning_content:
We are asked: "Which numbered sense of 'explain' (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense."

Sentence: "While this theory is exceedingly simple, it appears to <t>explain</t> several things."

Senses:
1. definition=make plain and comprehensible | examples=He explained the laws of physics to his students
2. definition=define | examples=The committee explained their plan for fund-raising to the Dean
3. definition=serve as a reason or cause or justification of | examples=Your need to sleep late does not excuse your late arrival at work

We need to pick the correct sense number. The sentence says the theory "explains" several things. A theory explaining things typically means it makes them comprehensible or accounts for them. It doesn't mean "define" (sense 2) in the sense of giving a definition. It doesn't mean "serve as a reason or cause or justification" like an excuse (sense 3) – the example is about excusing, but the sense is "serve as a reason or cause or justification". However, theories often serve to explain phenomena by providing reasons or causes. Let's think.

In many contexts, "explain" in science means to account for, to make understandable, but sometimes it implies providing a causal mechanism. Sense 3 is "serve as a reason or cause or justification of". The example given is about excusing, but the definition itself is broader. Could a theory "serve as a reason or cause or justification" of things? That seems possible. But note: sense 1 is "make plain and comprehensible". A theory can make several things plain and comprehensible. Which one is more typical? The sentence: "While this theory is exceedingly simple, it appears to explain several things." Usually, when a theory explains things, it means it makes them understandable, it accounts for them, it shows how they work. That aligns with sense 1, which is about making plain and comprehensible. Sense 3 is specifically "serve as a reason or cause or justification of", and the example uses "excuse", but the definition might apply to "explain" in the sense of "Her behavior explains why she was upset" etc. However, in lexicography, these are distinct senses. I need to determine which numbered sense matches the usage.

Often, dictionaries list a sense for "explain" as "to make plain or understandable" and another as "to give the reason for or cause of". The sentence "the theory explains several things" could fall under either. But let's see the examples given:
1. He explained the laws of physics to his students. (Clearly making something comprehensible)
2. The committee explained their plan... (defining/explaining what the plan is)
3. Your need to sleep late does not excuse your late arrival at work. (justification)

The third sense is explicitly about justification/excuse. In the sentence, "theory explains several things" doesn't mean the theory serves as an excuse or justification; it means it makes those things understandable. So sense 1 is likely correct.

I'll answer 1.

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

Sentence: While this theory is exceedingly simple, it appears to explain <t>several</t> things.

Senses:
1. definition=(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many | examples=several letters came in the mail
2. definition=considered individually | examples=the respective club members
3. definition=distinct and individual | examples=three several times

reasoning_content:
We are asked: "Which numbered sense of "several" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: While this theory is exceedingly simple, it appears to explain <t>several</t> things.

Senses:
1. definition=(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many | examples=several letters came in the mail
2. definition=considered individually | examples=the respective club members
3. definition=distinct and individual | examples=three several times"

We need to select the sense that matches the usage in "explain several things". "Several things" means an indefinite number of things, more than 2 or 3 but not many. That fits sense 1 perfectly. Senses 2 and 3 are different, more like "respective" or "distinct". So answer is 1.

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

Sentence: While this theory is exceedingly simple, it appears to explain several <t>things</t>.

Senses:
1. definition=a special situation | examples=this thing has got to end
2. definition=an action | examples=how could you do such a thing?
3. definition=a special abstraction | examples=a thing of the spirit
4. definition=an artifact | examples=how does this thing work?
5. definition=an event | examples=a funny thing happened on the way to the...
6. definition=a vaguely specified concern | examples=several matters to attend to
7. definition=a statement regarded as an object | examples=to say the same thing in other terms
8. definition=an entity that is not named specifically | examples=I couldn't tell what the thing was
9. definition=any attribute or quality considered as having its own existence | examples=the thing I like about her is ...
10. definition=a special objective | examples=the thing is to stay in bounds
11. definition=a persistent illogical feeling of desire or aversion | examples=he has a thing about seafood
12. definition=a separate and self-contained entity

reasoning_content:
We are asked: "Which numbered sense of 'thing' (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: While this theory is exceedingly simple, it appears to explain several <t>things</t>.

Senses:
1. definition=a special situation | examples=this thing has got to end
2. definition=an action | examples=how could you do such a thing?
3. definition=a special abstraction | examples=a thing of the spirit
4. definition=an artifact | examples=how does this thing work?
5. definition=an event | examples=a funny thing happened on the way to the...
6. definition=a vaguely specified concern | examples=several matters to attend to
7. definition=a statement regarded as an object | examples=to say the same thing in other terms
8. definition=an entity that is not named specifically | examples=I couldn't tell what the thing was
9. definition=any attribute or quality considered as having its own existence | examples=the thing I like about her is ...
10. definition=a special objective | examples=the thing is to stay in bounds
11. definition=a persistent illogical feeling of desire or aversion | examples=he has a thing about seafood
12. definition=a separate and self-contained entity"

We need to find which sense matches "things" in "explain several things". Here "things" refers to phenomena, facts, or aspects of reality that the theory explains. It's a very general sense. Looking at the definitions:
6. definition=a vaguely specified concern | examples=several matters to attend to. "several matters" is very close to "several things". And "things" in the sentence means matters, phenomena, issues, etc. That seems to fit.
8. definition=an entity that is not named specifically. That could also fit, but "several things" here refers to things the theory explains, like data points or phenomena, which are "matters" or "concerns". Sense 6 explicitly says "several matters to attend to" which matches the phrasing "several things" very closely. Often "things" in "explain several things" means "matters" or "issues". So 6 is likely the intended sense.
Let's double-check: "explain several things" = "explain several matters" (vaguely specified concerns). Yes, sense 6.

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

Sentence: First, why ticket splitting has <t>increased</t> and taken the peculiar pattern that it has over the past half century: Prior to the election of Franklin Roosevelt as president and the advent of the New Deal, government occupied a much smaller role in society and the prisoner's dilemma problem confronting voters in races for Congress was considerably less severe.

Senses:
1. definition=become bigger or greater in amount | examples=The amount of work increased
2. definition=make bigger or more | examples=The boss finally increased her salary

reasoning_content:
We are given a sentence: "First, why ticket splitting has <t>increased</t> and taken the peculiar pattern that it has over the past half century: ..."

We need to identify which numbered sense of "increase" (from the list provided) is used. The senses given:

1. definition=become bigger or greater in amount | examples=The amount of work increased
2. definition=make bigger or more | examples=The boss finally increased her salary

The word in the sentence is "increased" without an object. It says "why ticket splitting has increased". "Ticket splitting" is a phenomenon, it has increased. There's no direct object making it bigger; it's intransitive. So it's sense 1: become bigger or greater in amount. Sense 2 is transitive (make bigger

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

Sentence: First, why ticket splitting has <t>increased</t> and taken the peculiar pattern that it has over the past half century: Prior to the election of Franklin Roosevelt as president and the advent of the New Deal, government occupied a much smaller role in society and the prisoner's dilemma problem confronting voters in races for Congress was considerably less severe.

Senses:
1. definition=become bigger or greater in amount | examples=The amount of work increased
2. definition=make bigger or more | examples=The boss finally increased her salary

[User] Your previous answer was invalid. Choose one candidate index between 1 and 2. Return only the integer.

reasoning_content:
We are asked to identify which sense of "increase" is used in the given sentence. The senses provided are:
1. intransitive: become bigger or greater in amount (e.g., "The amount of work increased")
2. transitive: make bigger or more (e.g., "The boss finally increased her salary")

The sentence: "First, why ticket splitting has <t>increased</t> and taken the peculiar pattern that it has over the past half century..."

Here, "ticket splitting has increased" – there is no object; it's used intransitively. The subject is "ticket splitting", and it's the thing that has become bigger. So it corresponds to sense 1.

Thus, the answer is 1.


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

Sentence: First, why ticket splitting has increased and <t>taken</t> the peculiar pattern that it has over the past half century: Prior to the election of Franklin Roosevelt as president and the advent of the New Deal, government occupied a much smaller role in society and the prisoner's dilemma problem confronting voters in races for Congress was considerably less severe.

Senses:
1. definition=carry out | examples=take action
2. definition=require (time or space) | examples=It took three hours to get to work this morning
3. definition=take somebody somewhere | examples=We lead him to our chief
4. definition=get into one's hands, take physically | examples=Take a cookie!
5. definition=take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect | examples=His voice took on a sad tone
6. definition=interpret something in a certain way; convey a particular meaning or impression | examples=I read this address as a satire
7. definition=take something or somebody with oneself somewhere | examples=Bring me the box from the other room
8. definition=take into one's possession | examples=We are taking an orphan from Romania
9. definition=travel or go by means of a certain kind of transportation, or a certain route | examples=He takes the bus to work
10. definition=pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives | examples=Take any one of these cards
11. definition=receive willingly something given or offered | examples=The only girl who would have him was the miller's daughter
12. definition=assume, as of positions or roles | examples=She took the job as director of development
13. definition=take into consideration for exemplifying purposes | examples=Take the case of China
14. definition=require as useful, just, or proper | examples=It takes nerve to do what she did
15. definition=experience or feel or submit to | examples=Take a test
16. definition=make a film or photograph of something | examples=take a scene
17. definition=remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract | examples=remove a threat
18. definition=serve oneself to, or consume regularly | examples=Have another bowl of chicken soup!
19. definition=accept or undergo, often unwillingly | examples=We took a pay cut
20. definition=make use of or accept for some purpose | examples=take a risk
21. definition=take by force | examples=Hitler took the Baltic Republics
22. definition=occupy or take on | examples=He assumes the lotus position
23. definition=admit into a group or community | examples=accept students for graduate study
24. definition=ascertain or determine by measuring, computing or take a reading from a dial | examples=take a pulse
25. definition=be a student of a certain subject | examples=She is reading for the bar exam
26. definition=take as an undesirable consequence of some event or state of affairs | examples=the accident claimed three lives
27. definition=head into a specified direction | examples=The escaped convict took to the hills
28. definition=point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards | examples=Please don't aim at your little brother!
29. definition=be seized or affected in a specified way | examples=take sick
30. definition=have with oneself; have on one's person | examples=She always takes an umbrella
31. definition=engage for service under a term of contract | examples=We took an apartment on a quiet street
32. definition=receive or obtain regularly | examples=We take the Times every day
33. definition=buy, select | examples=I'll take a pound of that sausage
34. definition=to get into a position of having, e.g., safety, comfort | examples=take shelter from the storm
35. definition=have sex with; archaic use | examples=He had taken this woman when she was most vulnerable
36. definition=lay claim to; as of an idea | examples=She took credit for the whole idea
37. definition=be designed to hold or take | examples=This surface will not take the dye
38. definition=be capable of holding or containing | examples=This box won't take all the items
39. definition=develop a habit | examples=He took to visiting bars
40. definition=proceed along in a vehicle | examples=We drive the turnpike to work
41. definition=obtain by winning | examples=Winner takes all
42. definition=be stricken by an illness, fall victim to an illness | examples=He got AIDS

reasoning_content:
We are given a sentence: "First, why ticket splitting has increased and taken the peculiar pattern that it has over the past half century: ..."

We need to identify which numbered sense of "take" (marked with <t>taken</t>) is used. The senses are listed. "Taken" is the past participle of "take".

The phrase is "has increased and taken the peculiar pattern". The verb "take" is used with "pattern" as its object. What does it mean to "take a pattern"? It means to assume or acquire a pattern. Looking at the senses:

5. definition=take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect | examples=His voice took on a sad tone

This matches: "taken the peculiar pattern" means to take on that pattern. The verb "take" can be used with "pattern" to mean "assume a particular pattern". This is sense 5.

Confirm: There's no "on" after "taken", but "take a pattern" is an analogous construction. Sometimes "take" without "on" can mean assume a form, e.g., "The situation took a turn for the worse." That's the same sense.

Thus, the sense number is 5.


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

Sentence: First, why ticket splitting has increased and taken the peculiar pattern that it has over the <t>past</t> half century: Prior to the election of Franklin Roosevelt as president and the advent of the New Deal, government occupied a much smaller role in society and the prisoner's dilemma problem confronting voters in races for Congress was considerably less severe.

Senses:
1. definition=earlier than the present time; no longer current | examples=time past
2. definition=of a person who has held and relinquished a position or office | examples=a retiring member of the board

reasoning_content:
We are asked: "Which numbered sense of 'past' (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense."

Sentence: "First, why ticket splitting has increased and taken the peculiar pattern that it has over the <t>past</t> half century: ..."

The senses provided:
1. definition=earlier than the present time; no longer current | examples=time past
2. definition=of a person who has held and relinquished a position or office | examples=a retiring member of the board

In the sentence, "over the past half century" means "during the most recent half century" i.e., the period of time leading up to the present. This corresponds to sense 1: earlier than the present time. Sense 2 is about a person holding a former position, like "past president". So sense 1 is correct.

Return only the number: 1


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

Sentence: First, why ticket splitting has increased and taken the peculiar pattern that it has over the past half century: Prior to the <t>election</t> of Franklin Roosevelt as president and the advent of the New Deal, government occupied a much smaller role in society and the prisoner's dilemma problem confronting voters in races for Congress was considerably less severe.

Senses:
1. definition=a vote to select the winner of a position or political office | examples=the results of the election will be announced tonight
2. definition=the act of selecting someone or something; the exercise of deliberate choice | examples=her election of medicine as a profession
3. definition=the status or fact of being elected | examples=they celebrated his election
4. definition=the predestination of some individuals as objects of divine mercy (especially as conceived by Calvinists)

reasoning_content:
We need to identify which sense of "election" is used in the given sentence. The sentence is:

"First, why ticket splitting has increased and taken the peculiar pattern that it has over the past half century: Prior to the <t>election</t> of Franklin Roosevelt as president and the advent of the New Deal, government occupied a much smaller role in society and the prisoner's dilemma problem confronting voters in races for Congress was considerably less severe."

The word "election" is inside the <t> tags, and we are to choose from the numbered senses.

Sense 1: a vote to select the winner of a position or political office. Example: "the results of the election will be announced tonight"

Sense 2: the act of selecting someone or something; the exercise of deliberate choice. Example: "her election of medicine as a profession"

Sense 3: the status or fact of being elected. Example: "they celebrated his election"

Sense 4: the predestination of some individuals as objects of divine mercy (especially as conceived by Calvinists)

The phrase is "Prior to the election of Franklin Roosevelt as president and the advent of the New Deal..." Here, "election" refers to the event where Franklin Roosevelt was elected president. It is a vote to select the winner of a political office. That is Sense 1. However, note that it could also be "the act of selecting" or "the status of being elected." The phrase "the election of Franklin Roosevelt as president" can mean the process by which he was elected or the event of his being elected. Usually, the historical context of "the election of Franklin Roosevelt" refers to the 1932 presidential election, which is a specific election event. So Sense 1: a vote to select the winner of a political office. Sense 3 is "the status or fact of being elected." Example: "they celebrated his election" means they celebrated that he was elected. In the sentence, "Prior to the election of Franklin Roosevelt as president" could be interpreted as "prior to the event in which he was elected" (Sense 1) or "prior to his being elected" (Sense 3). But the phrase "the election of Franklin Roosevelt as president" typically refers to the election campaign and vote that put him in office. The word "election" here is the process/event of voting. I'd lean toward Sense 1. Let's examine the definitions more precisely:

Sense 1: definition=a vote to select the winner of a position or political office. Example: "the results of the election will be announced tonight." This is the event of voting.

Sense 3: definition=the status or fact of being elected. Example: "they celebrated his election." This is the state of having been elected.

In the sentence: "Prior to the election of Franklin Roosevelt as president..." Does it mean prior to the electoral event (the vote) that made him president, or prior to his being elected (the fact of his presidency)? Historically, "prior to the election of Franklin Roosevelt" refers to the period before he was elected in 1932. It could be either. But note that "election of Franklin Roosevelt as president" could be paraphrased as "the event in which Franklin Roosevelt was elected president." That is a specific historical election, which is Sense 1. Also, if it were Sense 3, it would mean "prior to the fact that he was elected", which is essentially the same as "prior to his presidency." But the phrase includes "as president" which emphasizes the vote that selected him. I'd check typical dictionary usages. In Merriam-Webster, "election" can mean "the act or process of electing" (similar to Sense 1) or "the fact of being elected" (similar to Sense 3). In "the election of Franklin Roosevelt," it is usually considered the act/process of electing him. The example for Sense 3: "they celebrated his election" emphasizes the state after the election. For Sense 1: "the results of the election" is the event. "Prior to the election" suggests a time before the voting event occurred. So I'll go with Sense 1.

Thus, answer: 1.


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

Sentence: First, why ticket splitting has increased and taken the peculiar pattern that it has over the past half century: Prior to the election of Franklin Roosevelt as <t>president</t> and the advent of the New Deal, government occupied a much smaller role in society and the prisoner's dilemma problem confronting voters in races for Congress was considerably less severe.

Senses:
1. definition=an executive officer of a firm or corporation
2. definition=the person who holds the office of head of state of the United States government | examples=the President likes to jog every morning
3. definition=the chief executive of a republic
4. definition=the officer who presides at the meetings of an organization | examples=address your remarks to the chairperson
5. definition=the head administrative officer of a college or university
6. definition=the office of the United States head of state | examples=a President is elected every four years

reasoning_content:
We are asked: "Which numbered sense of 'president' (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense."

Sentence: "First, why ticket splitting has increased and taken the peculiar pattern that it has over the past half century: Prior to the election of Franklin Roosevelt as <t>president</t> and the advent of the New Deal, government occupied a much smaller role in society and the prisoner's dilemma problem confronting voters in races for Congress was considerably less severe."

Senses:
1. an executive officer of a firm or corporation
2. the person who holds the office of head of state of the United States government | examples=the President likes to jog every morning
3. the chief executive of a republic
4. the officer who presides at the meetings of an organization | examples=address your remarks to the chairperson
5. the head administrative officer of a college or university
6. the office of the United States head of state | examples=a President is elected every four years

We need to choose the correct sense for how "president" is used here: "election of Franklin Roosevelt as president". Franklin Roosevelt was the President of the United States. So the sense is the head of state of the United States government. That's sense 2. Sense 6 is "the office of the United States head of state" - note "a President is elected" but here it's "election of Franklin Roosevelt as president", which refers to the person holding the office, not the office itself. "President" in "election of ... as president" refers to the role, the person who holds the office. Sense 2 says "the person who holds the office of head of state of the United States government". This matches. Sense 3 says "the chief executive of a republic" which also fits, but sense 2 is more specific. In context, it's clearly the US. Given the choices, the one specifying the US is sense 2. Sense 6 is the office, not the person.

Thus answer: 2

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

Sentence: First, why ticket splitting has increased and taken the peculiar pattern that it has over the past half century: Prior to the election of Franklin Roosevelt as president and the <t>advent</t> of the New Deal, government occupied a much smaller role in society and the prisoner's dilemma problem confronting voters in races for Congress was considerably less severe.

Senses:
1. definition=arrival that has been awaited (especially of something momentous) | examples=the advent of the computer
2. definition=the season including the four Sundays preceding Christmas
3. definition=(Christian theology) the reappearance of Jesus as judge for the Last Judgment

reasoning_content:
We are asked: "Which numbered sense of 'advent' (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense."

The sentence: "First, why ticket splitting has increased and taken the peculiar pattern that it has over the past half century: Prior to the election of Franklin Roosevelt as president and the <t>advent</t> of the New Deal, government occupied a much smaller role in society and the prisoner's dilemma problem confronting voters in races for Congress was considerably less severe."

We are given three senses:
1. arrival that has been awaited (especially of something momentous) | examples=the advent of the computer
2. the season including the four Sundays preceding Christmas
3. (Christian theology) the reappearance of Jesus as judge for the Last Judgment

The context is "the advent of the New Deal". This clearly means the arrival or coming of the New Deal, a momentous event. It's not about Christmas (sense 2) or Jesus's reappearance (sense 3). So sense 1 is correct.

I need to return only the number. So "1".


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

Sentence: First, why ticket splitting has increased and taken the peculiar pattern that it has over the past half century: Prior to the election of Franklin Roosevelt as president and the advent of the New Deal, <t>government</t> occupied a much smaller role in society and the prisoner's dilemma problem confronting voters in races for Congress was considerably less severe.

Senses:
1. definition=the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit | examples=the government reduced taxes
2. definition=the act of governing; exercising authority | examples=regulations for the governing of state prisons
3. definition=(government) the system or form by which a community or other political unit is governed | examples=tyrannical government
4. definition=the study of government of states and other political units

reasoning_content:
We are asked: "Which numbered sense of 'government' (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense."

Sentence: "First, why ticket splitting has increased and taken the peculiar pattern that it has over the past half century: Prior to the election of Franklin Roosevelt as president and the advent of the New Deal, <t>government</t> occupied a much smaller role in society and the prisoner's dilemma problem confronting voters in races for Congress was considerably less severe."

The word "government" is marked with <t> tags. We need to pick which sense definition fits the usage.

Senses given:
1. the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit | examples: the government reduced taxes
2. the act of governing; exercising authority | examples: regulations for the governing of state prisons
3. (government) the system or form by which a community or other political unit is governed | examples: tyrannical government
4. the study of government of states and other political units

The sentence talks about "government occupied a much smaller role in society". Here, "government" refers to the institution or organization that governs, not the act, not the system or form, and not the study. It's the entity that plays a role in society. That matches sense 1: the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit. Example: "the government reduced taxes" - similar usage. Sense 2 is "the act of governing", sense 3 is "system or form", sense 4 is "study". So the answer is 1.


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

Sentence: First, why ticket splitting has increased and taken the peculiar pattern that it has over the past half century: Prior to the election of Franklin Roosevelt as president and the advent of the New Deal, government <t>occupied</t> a much smaller role in society and the prisoner's dilemma problem confronting voters in races for Congress was considerably less severe.

Senses:
1. definition=keep busy with | examples=She busies herself with her butterfly collection
2. definition=live (in a certain place) | examples=She resides in Princeton
3. definition=occupy the whole of | examples=The liquid fills the container
4. definition=be on the mind of | examples=I worry about the second Germanic consonant shift
5. definition=march aggressively into another's territory by military force for the purposes of conquest and occupation | examples=Hitler invaded Poland on September 1, 1939
6. definition=require (time or space) | examples=It took three hours to get to work this morning
7. definition=consume all of one's attention or time | examples=Her interest in butterflies absorbs her completely
8. definition=assume, as of positions or roles | examples=She took the job as director of development

reasoning_content:
We are asked: "Which numbered sense of 'occupy' (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense."

Sentence: "First, why ticket splitting has increased and taken the peculiar pattern that it has over the past half century: Prior to the election of Franklin Roosevelt as president and the advent of the New Deal, government <t>occupied</t> a much smaller role in society and the prisoner's dilemma problem confronting voters in races for Congress was considerably less severe."

We need to match the meaning of "occupied" in this context to one of the provided senses.

The phrase is "government occupied a much smaller role in society". "Occupy" here means to fill or take on a role/position. Let's check the given senses:

1. keep busy with
2. live (in a certain place)
3. occupy the whole of
4. be on the mind of
5. march aggressively into another's territory by military force
6. require (time or space)
7. consume all of one's attention or time
8. assume, as of positions or roles | examples=She took the job as director of development

The sense of "occupy a role" matches sense 8: "assume, as of positions or roles". The example given is "She took the job as director of development", which parallels "took the job" with "assume a role". In the sentence, government occupied a role, meaning it assumed or took on that role.

Thus, the correct sense is number 8.


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

Sentence: First, why ticket splitting has increased and taken the peculiar pattern that it has over the past half century: Prior to the election of Franklin Roosevelt as president and the advent of the New Deal, government occupied a much smaller <t>role</t> in society and the prisoner's dilemma problem confronting voters in races for Congress was considerably less severe.

Senses:
1. definition=the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group | examples=the function of a teacher
2. definition=an actor's portrayal of someone in a play | examples=she played the part of Desdemona
3. definition=what something is used for | examples=the function of an auger is to bore holes
4. definition=normal or customary activity of a person in a particular social setting | examples=what is your role on the team?

reasoning_content:
We are asked: "Which numbered sense of 'role' (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense."

Sentence: "First, why ticket splitting has increased and taken the peculiar pattern that it has over the past half century: Prior to the election of Franklin Roosevelt as president and the advent of the New Deal, government occupied a much smaller <t>role</t> in society and the prisoner's dilemma problem confronting voters in races for Congress was considerably less severe."

We need to pick among:
1. definition=the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group | examples=the function of a teacher
2. definition=an actor's portrayal of someone in a play | examples=she played the part of Desdemona
3. definition=what something is used for | examples=the function of an auger is to bore holes
4. definition=normal or customary activity of a person in a particular social setting | examples=what is your role on the team?

The sentence says: "government occupied a much smaller role in society". Here "role" refers to the function or part played by government in society. It's not about a person, but an entity (government). The senses: 1 is about person or group, 4 is about a person in a social setting. 2 is about acting. 3 is about what something is used for, which could fit inanimate objects. But "role" in "government occupied a smaller role in society" is metaphorical; government is seen as having a function or part to play. Sense 1 says "person or group", government is a group/institution, so sense 1 could apply: "the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group". Government is a group, and its role is the actions and activities assigned/expected. Sense 3 is "what something is used for" but that's more for tools, like "the function of an auger". Government isn't a tool. Sense 4 specifies "person in a particular social setting", but government is not a person. So sense 1 is the best fit because it includes "group" and the example "the function of a teacher" aligns with the function of government.

Thus answer: 1


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

Sentence: First, why ticket splitting has increased and taken the peculiar pattern that it has over the past half century: Prior to the election of Franklin Roosevelt as president and the advent of the New Deal, government occupied a much smaller role in <t>society</t> and the prisoner's dilemma problem confronting voters in races for Congress was considerably less severe.

Senses:
1. definition=an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
2. definition=a formal association of people with similar interests | examples=he joined a golf club
3. definition=the state of being with someone | examples=he missed their company
4. definition=the fashionable elite

reasoning_content:
We are given a sentence and four senses of the word "society". We need to identify which numbered sense fits the usage in the sentence. The sentence contains "<t>society</t>". The sentence: "First, why ticket splitting has increased and taken the peculiar pattern that it has over the past half century: Prior to the election of Franklin Roosevelt as president and the advent of the New Deal, government occupied a much smaller role in <t>society</t> and the prisoner's dilemma problem confronting voters in races for Congress was considerably less severe."

We need to match the usage of "society" in this sentence to one of the four definitions.

Definitions:
1. an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
2. a formal association of people with similar interests (example: he joined a golf club)
3. the state of being with someone (example: he missed their company)
4. the fashionable elite

Let's analyze the sentence. "government occupied a much smaller role in society" — here, "society" refers to the broad social structure, the community, the collective body of people and institutions. It does not refer to a formal association like a club (sense 2), nor to companionship (sense 3), nor to high society/fashionable elite (sense 4). It refers to the general social group with its cultural and economic organization. Sense 1: "an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization" fits perfectly. So the answer is 1.


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

Sentence: First, why ticket splitting has increased and taken the peculiar pattern that it has over the past half century: Prior to the election of Franklin Roosevelt as president and the advent of the New Deal, government occupied a much smaller role in society and the prisoner's dilemma <t>problem</t> confronting voters in races for Congress was considerably less severe.

Senses:
1. definition=a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved | examples=she and her husband are having problems
2. definition=a question raised for consideration or solution | examples=our homework consisted of ten problems to solve
3. definition=a source of difficulty | examples=one trouble after another delayed the job

reasoning_content:
We are asked: "Which numbered sense of 'problem' (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense."

The sentence: "First, why ticket splitting has increased and taken the peculiar pattern that it has over the past half century: Prior to the election of Franklin Roosevelt as president and the advent of the New Deal, government occupied a much smaller role in society and the prisoner's dilemma <t>problem</t> confronting voters in races for Congress was considerably less severe."

We need to choose among:
1. a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
2. a question raised for consideration or solution
3. a source of difficulty

The phrase is "the prisoner's dilemma problem confronting voters". "Prisoner's dilemma" is a game theory concept, a situation where two parties might not cooperate even if it's in their best interest. Here, it's described as a "problem" confronting voters. This is an abstract situation that is a source of difficulty. It's not exactly a "state of difficulty" (sense 1) because that might refer to a personal or situational hardship. It's not a "question raised for consideration" (sense 2) like a puzzle. It's more like "a source of difficulty" (sense 3). "Prisoner's dilemma" is a problem that voters face, i.e., a source of difficulty. Let's check: sense 3: "a source of difficulty", example "one trouble after another delayed the job". This fits: the prisoner's dilemma is a source of difficulty for voters. Sense 1: "a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved" might describe the situation of being in a dilemma, but the phrase is "the prisoner's dilemma problem", meaning the problem is the prisoner's dilemma itself, so it's a source. In many dictionaries, a "problem" in the sense of a mathematical or logical puzzle is sense 2, but here it's game theory applied to real voters. It's a difficulty. I think 3 is the best match. Let's confirm: "the prisoner's dilemma problem confronting voters" -> the problem that confronts voters is the prisoner's dilemma. That is a source of difficulty. So answer 3.

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

Sentence: First, why ticket splitting has increased and taken the peculiar pattern that it has over the past half century: Prior to the election of Franklin Roosevelt as president and the advent of the New Deal, government occupied a much smaller role in society and the prisoner's dilemma problem confronting voters in <t>races</t> for Congress was considerably less severe.

Senses:
1. definition=any competition | examples=the race for the presidency
2. definition=a contest of speed | examples=the race is to the swift
3. definition=people who are believed to belong to the same genetic stock | examples=some biologists doubt that there are important genetic differences between races of human beings
4. definition=(biology) a taxonomic group that is a division of a species; usually arises as a consequence of geographical isolation within a species
5. definition=the flow of air that is driven backwards by an aircraft propeller
6. definition=a canal for a current of water

reasoning_content:
We need to determine which sense of "race" is used in the sentence: "First, why ticket splitting has increased and taken the peculiar pattern that it has over the past half century: Prior to the election of Franklin Roosevelt as president and the advent of the New Deal, government occupied a much smaller role in society and the prisoner's dilemma problem confronting voters in <t>races</t> for Congress was considerably less severe."

The word in question is "races" within the phrase "races for Congress". This refers to electoral races, i.e., competitions for political office. The sentence talks about ticket splitting (voting for candidates of different parties for different offices) and mentions "the prisoner's dilemma problem confronting voters in races for Congress". "Races" here clearly means electoral contests or competitions. Looking at the senses:

1. definition=any competition | examples=the race for the presidency
2. definition=a contest of speed
3. definition=people who are believed to belong to the same genetic stock
4. definition=(biology) a taxonomic group...
5. definition=the flow of air...
6. definition=a canal for a current of water

Sense 1 is "any competition" and the example given is "the race for the presidency", which perfectly matches the usage: "races for Congress" are electoral races, a type of competition. Sense 2 is specifically a contest of speed, which is not the primary meaning here (though it could be metaphorical, sense 1 is broader and explicitly includes political races). Thus, the correct sense is 1.


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

Sentence: Second, it <t>explains</t> why voters hold Congress in disdain but generally love their own congressional representatives: Any individual legislator's constituents appreciate the specific benefits that the legislator wins for them but not the overall cost associated with every other legislator doing likewise for his own constituency.

Senses:
1. definition=make plain and comprehensible | examples=He explained the laws of physics to his students
2. definition=define | examples=The committee explained their plan for fund-raising to the Dean
3. definition=serve as a reason or cause or justification of | examples=Your need to sleep late does not excuse your late arrival at work

reasoning_content:
We need to determine which sense of "explain" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence. The word is in the sentence: "Second, it explains why voters hold Congress in disdain but generally love their own congressional representatives..."

The word "explains" here is used to mean "serves as a reason or cause or justification of". It's providing the reason/cause for the phenomenon described. So it matches sense 3: "serve as a reason or cause or justification of". The examples given: "Your need to sleep late does not excuse your late arrival at work" (the example is for "excuse" but the sense definition is for "explain"). Actually sense 3 definition is "serve as a reason or cause or justification of", and the example says "Your need to sleep

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

Sentence: Second, it <t>explains</t> why voters hold Congress in disdain but generally love their own congressional representatives: Any individual legislator's constituents appreciate the specific benefits that the legislator wins for them but not the overall cost associated with every other legislator doing likewise for his own constituency.

Senses:
1. definition=make plain and comprehensible | examples=He explained the laws of physics to his students
2. definition=define | examples=The committee explained their plan for fund-raising to the Dean
3. definition=serve as a reason or cause or justification of | examples=Your need to sleep late does not excuse your late arrival at work

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

reasoning_content:
We are asked: "Which numbered sense of 'explain' (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense."

Sentence: "Second, it <t>explains</t> why voters hold Congress in disdain but generally love their own congressional representatives: Any individual legislator's constituents appreciate the specific benefits that the legislator wins for them but not the overall cost associated with every other legislator doing likewise for his own constituency."

Senses:
1. definition=make plain and comprehensible | examples=He explained the laws of physics to his students
2. definition=define | examples=The committee explained their plan for fund-raising to the Dean
3. definition=serve as a reason or cause or justification of | examples=Your need to sleep late does not excuse your late arrival at work

We need to choose the sense of "explains" in this sentence. The sentence says: "Second, it explains why voters hold Congress in disdain..." Here, "it" refers to some preceding argument or fact. It provides the reason or cause for why voters have this attitude. The word "explains" here means "serves as a reason or cause or justification of". This matches sense 3: "serve as a reason or cause or justification of". Sense 1 is about making something plain and comprehensible (like a teacher explaining). Sense 2 is defining. The sentence is about causation: "it explains why..." meaning "it is the reason why...". So the correct sense is 3.

Thus, return 3.


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

Sentence: Second, it explains why voters <t>hold</t> Congress in disdain but generally love their own congressional representatives: Any individual legislator's constituents appreciate the specific benefits that the legislator wins for them but not the overall cost associated with every other legislator doing likewise for his own constituency.

Senses:
1. definition=keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., | examples=keep clean
2. definition=have or hold in one's hands or grip | examples=Hold this bowl for a moment, please
3. definition=organize or be responsible for | examples=hold a reception
4. definition=have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense | examples=She has $1,000 in the bank
5. definition=keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view | examples=take for granted
6. definition=maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings) | examples=bear a grudge
7. definition=to close within bounds, limit or hold back from movement | examples=This holds the local until the express passengers change trains
8. definition=secure and keep for possible future use or application | examples=The landlord retained the security deposit
9. definition=have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices | examples=She bears the title of Duchess
10. definition=be the physical support of; carry the weight of | examples=The beam holds up the roof
11. definition=contain or hold; have within | examples=The jar carries wine
12. definition=have room for; hold without crowding | examples=This hotel can accommodate 250 guests
13. definition=remain in a certain state, position, or condition | examples=The weather held
14. definition=support or hold in a certain manner | examples=She holds her head high
15. definition=be valid, applicable, or true | examples=This theory still holds
16. definition=assert or affirm | examples=Rousseau's philosophy holds that people are inherently good
17. definition=have as a major characteristic | examples=The novel holds many surprises
18. definition=be capable of holding or containing | examples=This box won't take all the items
19. definition=arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance | examples=reserve me a seat on a flight
20. definition=protect against a challenge or attack | examples=Hold that position behind the trees!
21. definition=bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted | examples=He's held by a contract
22. definition=hold the attention of | examples=The soprano held the audience
23. definition=remain committed to | examples=I hold to these ideas
24. definition=resist or confront with resistance | examples=The politician defied public opinion
25. definition=be pertinent or relevant or applicable | examples=The same laws apply to you!
26. definition=stop dealing with | examples=hold all calls to the President's office while he is in a meeting
27. definition=lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits | examples=moderate your alcohol intake
28. definition=keep from departing | examples=Hold the taxi
29. definition=take and maintain control over, often by violent means | examples=The dissatisfied students held the President's office for almost a week
30. definition=cause to stop | examples=Halt the engines
31. definition=cover as for protection against noise or smell | examples=She held her ears when the jackhammer started to operate
32. definition=drink alcohol without showing ill effects | examples=He can hold his liquor
33. definition=aim, point, or direct | examples=Hold the fire extinguisher directly on the flames
34. definition=declare to be | examples=She was declared incompetent
35. definition=be in accord; be in agreement | examples=We agreed on the terms of the settlement
36. definition=keep from exhaling or expelling | examples=hold your breath

reasoning_content: We need to determine which sense of "hold" is used in: "Second, it explains why voters hold Congress in disdain but generally love their own congressional representatives...". The verb "hold" here takes "Congress" as object and "in disdain" as a complement. The phrase "hold someone in disdain" means to regard them with disdain, to have a feeling of disdain towards them. Looking at the definitions, sense 5: "keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view | examples=take for granted". This sense involves having a view or conviction. Sense 6: "maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings) | examples=bear a grudge". "Bear a grudge" is similar to "hold a grudge", which is a feeling. Sense 16: "assert or affirm | examples=Rousseau's philosophy holds that people are inherently good". Not exactly. Sense 23: "remain committed to | examples=I hold to these ideas". Not exactly. The phrase "hold ... in disdain" means to have a feeling of disdain. Sense 5: "keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view" might fit if "in disdain" is the view. But I'd like to check the exact phrasing. The list says: "keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view | examples=take for granted". "Hold in disdain" could be an idiom meaning "to regard with disdain". Sense 5 seems to capture the idea of having a mental attitude. However, there is sense 4: "have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense". Could that work? "Have Congress in disdain"? Not typical. Sense 6: "maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings) | examples=bear a grudge". "Bear a grudge" is a feeling, so "hold... in disdain" is maintaining a feeling of disdain. That seems closest. Let's examine: "bear a grudge" is to hold a grudge. The verb "hold" in "hold a grudge" would be maintaining feelings. So Sense 6: "maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)". That fits perfectly: voters maintain feelings of disdain towards Congress. Thus the numbered sense is 6. I will double-check: 1=keep in a certain state; 2=have in hands; 3=organize; 4=have or possess; 5=keep in mind as conviction; 6=maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings) e.g. bear a grudge; 7=to close within bounds; etc. "Hold Congress in disdain" = maintain disdain for Congress. So 6

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

Sentence: Second, it explains why voters hold Congress in <t>disdain</t> but generally love their own congressional representatives: Any individual legislator's constituents appreciate the specific benefits that the legislator wins for them but not the overall cost associated with every other legislator doing likewise for his own constituency.

Senses:
1. definition=lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike | examples=he was held in contempt
2. definition=a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient

reasoning_content:
We are asked: "Which numbered sense of 'disdain' (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense."

Sentence: "Second, it explains why voters hold Congress in <t>disdain</t> but generally love their own congressional representatives: Any individual legislator's constituents appreciate the specific benefits that the legislator wins for them but not the overall cost associated with every other legislator doing likewise for his own constituency."

Senses:
1. definition=lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike | examples=he was held in contempt
2. definition=a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the victim

The word "disdain" in the sentence: "hold Congress in disdain". This means they have a lack of respect and intense dislike for Congress. That matches sense 1. Sense 2 is about a communication that shows lack of respect by patronizing, which is not how "disdain" is used here. They don't hold Congress in a communication; they hold them in a feeling of contempt/dislike. The example given for sense 1 is "he was held in contempt", which is parallel to "hold in disdain". So it's sense 1.

Thus, the answer is 1.


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

Sentence: Second, it explains why voters hold Congress in disdain but generally <t>love</t> their own congressional representatives: Any individual legislator's constituents appreciate the specific benefits that the legislator wins for them but not the overall cost associated with every other legislator doing likewise for his own constituency.

Senses:
1. definition=have a great affection or liking for | examples=I love French food
2. definition=get pleasure from | examples=I love cooking
3. definition=be enamored or in love with | examples=She loves her husband deeply
4. definition=have sexual intercourse with | examples=This student sleeps with everyone in her dorm

reasoning_content:
We are asked to identify which numbered sense of "love" is used in the given sentence. The sentence: "Second, it explains why voters hold Congress in disdain but generally love their own congressional representatives: ..."

We need to choose the correct sense from the list:

1. have a great affection or liking for (example: I love French food)
2. get pleasure from (example: I love cooking)
3. be enamored or in love with (example: She loves her husband deeply)
4. have sexual intercourse with (example: This student sleeps with everyone in her dorm)

The usage is "generally love their own congressional representatives". This is about voters liking their own representatives, not romantic love, not pleasure from doing something, and certainly not sexual. It's an affection or liking. Sense 1: "have a great affection or liking for" fits best. Sense 2 is "get pleasure from" which typically takes a gerund or activity, e.g., "I love cooking". Here, it's "love their own congressional representatives" (a person/entity), so it's not that. Sense 3 is romantic love, which is not the case. Sense 4 is sexual, definitely not. So sense 1.

Return only the number: 1.

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

Sentence: Second, it explains why voters hold Congress in disdain but generally love their own congressional <t>representatives</t>: Any individual legislator's constituents appreciate the specific benefits that the legislator wins for them but not the overall cost associated with every other legislator doing likewise for his own constituency.

Senses:
1. definition=a person who represents others
2. definition=an advocate who represents someone else's policy or purpose | examples=the meeting was attended by spokespersons for all the major organs of government
3. definition=a member of the United States House of Representatives
4. definition=an item of information that is typical of a class or group | examples=this patient provides a typical example of the syndrome

reasoning_content:
We are asked: "Which numbered sense of 'representative' (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense."

Sentence: "Second, it explains why voters hold Congress in disdain but generally love their own congressional <t>representatives</t>: Any individual legislator's constituents appreciate the specific benefits that the legislator wins for them but not the overall cost associated with every other legislator doing likewise for his own constituency."

Senses:
1. definition=a person who represents others
2. definition=an advocate who represents someone else's policy or purpose | examples=the meeting was attended by spokespersons for all the major organs of government
3. definition=a member of the United States House of Representatives
4. definition=an item of information that is typical of a class or group | examples=this patient provides a typical example of the syndrome

We need to determine which sense is used. The word is "congressional representatives". The context is talking about Congress, voters, legislators. "congressional representatives" clearly refers to members of Congress (specifically the House of Representatives, but generally Congress). Sense 3 says "a member of the United States House of Representatives". That is very specific. Sense 1 says "a person who represents others". That could also apply, but in the context of "congressional representatives", they are specifically representatives in Congress. The phrase "their own congressional representatives" refers to the members of the House of Representatives (or possibly Senate? "Representatives" typically refers to House members). The sentence mentions "Any individual legislator's constituents..." legislators in Congress. So it's definitely referring to elected officials in Congress who represent constituents. Sense 3 is the most precise. However, we must check if sense 1 is also possible. The word is being used as a noun. In this context, "congressional representatives" means members of Congress, specifically House members. Sense 3 directly matches that. Sense 1 is more general; it doesn't specify the institution. But the question asks for the numbered sense that matches the usage, and sense 3 is explicitly "a member of the United States House of Representatives". Since it's 'congressional representatives', it's that. I'll go with 3.


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

Sentence: Second, it explains why voters hold Congress in disdain but generally love their own congressional representatives: Any <t>individual</t> legislator's constituents appreciate the specific benefits that the legislator wins for them but not the overall cost associated with every other legislator doing likewise for his own constituency.

Senses:
1. definition=being or characteristic of a single thing or person | examples=individual drops of rain
2. definition=separate and distinct from others of the same kind | examples=mark the individual pages
3. definition=characteristic of or meant for a single person or thing | examples=an individual serving
4. definition=concerning one person exclusively | examples=we all have individual cars

reasoning_content:
We are asked: "Which numbered sense of "individual" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense."

The sentence: "Second, it explains why voters hold Congress in disdain but generally love their own congressional representatives: Any <t>individual</t> legislator's constituents appreciate the specific benefits that the legislator wins for them but not the overall cost associated with every other legislator doing likewise for his own constituency."

We have four senses:
1. being or characteristic of a single thing or person | examples=individual drops of rain
2. separate and distinct from others of the same kind | examples=mark the individual pages
3. characteristic of or meant for a single person or thing | examples=an individual serving
4. concerning one person exclusively | examples=we all have individual cars

The word "individual" modifies "legislator". The phrase is "Any individual legislator's constituents..." Here, "individual" means "single, particular" legislator. It means any one legislator, considered as a single person, as opposed to all legislators collectively. It emphasizes that we are talking about one legislator in contrast to the group. This aligns with sense 1: "being or characteristic of a single thing or person". The example "individual drops of rain" shows the same usage: a single drop. Sense 3 is "characteristic of or meant for a single person or thing" like an individual serving (a serving for one person). That's close but here "individual" is not "meant for" a single person; it simply means "single". Sense 2 is about being distinct/separate, like marking individual pages (each page separately). That also fits but usually implies distinguishing one from others. The sentence says "any individual legislator" meaning "any single legislator". Often, dictionaries define this as "a single human being as distinct from a group". The given senses: sense 1: "being or characteristic of a single thing or person". Sense 2: "separate and distinct from others of the same kind". "Individual legislator" means "a single legislator". Which one is it? Let's check the nuance. "Individual drops of rain" emphasizes each drop as a single entity. "Mark the individual pages" emphasizes each page separately, distinct from the others. In the sentence, "any individual legislator" is just a way of saying "any one legislator". It's not about marking them distinct, it's about considering a single legislator. I'd choose sense 1. However, sometimes "individual" in this sense is defined as "single, separate". Let's see the definitions carefully: 1. being or characteristic of a single thing or person. 2. separate and distinct from others of the same kind. In "any individual legislator", it means "any particular legislator". It does not necessarily stress separate/distinct, just "single". I'll go with 1.

But wait: Could it be sense 4: "concerning one person exclusively"? "we all have individual cars" means each has their own car. "Individual legislator" does not mean the legislator's own exclusive thing; it means a single legislator. So no.

So I think it's sense 1.


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

Sentence: Second, it explains why voters hold Congress in disdain but generally love their own congressional representatives: Any individual legislator's <t>constituents</t> appreciate the specific benefits that the legislator wins for them but not the overall cost associated with every other legislator doing likewise for his own constituency.

Senses:
1. definition=an artifact that is one of the individual parts of which a composite entity is made up; especially a part that can be separated from or attached to a system | examples=spare components for cars
2. definition=a member of a constituency; a citizen who is represented in a government by officials for whom he or she votes | examples=needs continued support by constituents to be re-elected
3. definition=something determined in relation to something that includes it | examples=he wanted to feel a part of something bigger than himself
4. definition=(grammar) a word or phrase or clause forming part of a larger grammatical construction
5. definition=an abstract part of something | examples=jealousy was a component of his character

reasoning_content:
We are asked: "Which numbered sense of 'constituent' (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense."

The sentence: "Second, it explains why voters hold Congress in disdain but generally love their own congressional representatives: Any individual legislator's <t>constituents</t> appreciate the specific benefits that the legislator wins for them but not the overall cost associated with every other legislator doing likewise for his own constituency."

We need to identify which sense matches "constituents" here. The senses:

1. artifact that is one of the individual parts...
2. a member of a constituency; a citizen who is represented in a government by officials for whom he or she votes...
3. something determined in relation to something that includes it...
4. (grammar) a word or phrase or clause...
5. an abstract part of something...

The word in the sentence is "constituents" and it's about voters/citizens represented by a legislator. The phrase "individual legislator's constituents" clearly refers to the people who vote for that legislator, the members of that legislator's constituency. That matches sense 2: "a member of a constituency; a citizen who is represented in a government by officials for whom he or she votes". Examples given: "needs continued support by constituents to be re-elected". So sense 2.

Thus answer is 2.


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

Sentence: Second, it explains why voters hold Congress in disdain but generally love their own congressional representatives: Any individual legislator's constituents <t>appreciate</t> the specific benefits that the legislator wins for them but not the overall cost associated with every other legislator doing likewise for his own constituency.

Senses:
1. definition=recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
2. definition=be fully aware of; realize fully | examples=Do you appreciate the full meaning of this letter?
3. definition=hold dear | examples=I prize these old photographs
4. definition=gain in value | examples=The yen appreciated again!
5. definition=increase the value of | examples=The Germans want to appreciate the Deutsche Mark

reasoning_content:
We are asked: "Which numbered sense of 'appreciate' (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense."

Sentence: "Second, it explains why voters hold Congress in disdain but generally love their own congressional representatives: Any individual legislator's constituents <t>appreciate</t> the specific benefits that the legislator wins for them but not the overall cost associated with every other legislator doing likewise for his own constituency."

Senses:
1. recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
2. be fully aware of; realize fully | examples=Do you appreciate the full meaning of this letter?
3. hold dear | examples=I prize these old photographs
4. gain in value | examples=The yen appreciated again!
5. increase the value of | examples=The Germans want to appreciate the Deutsche Mark

We need to pick the number. The word "appreciate" in the sentence: constituents appreciate the specific benefits that the legislator wins for them. It means they are grateful for those benefits. So sense 1: recognize with gratitude; be grateful for. Not sense 2 (fully aware/realize), though they might be aware, the focus is on gratitude. Sense 3: hold dear, could be close, but it's more about valuing highly, but the gratitude aspect is primary. The sentence contrasts with "not the overall cost", so they are grateful for the benefits. Sense 1 fits best. So answer: 1.


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

Sentence: Second, it explains why voters hold Congress in disdain but generally love their own congressional representatives: Any individual legislator's constituents appreciate the <t>specific</t> benefits that the legislator wins for them but not the overall cost associated with every other legislator doing likewise for his own constituency.

Senses:
1. definition=(sometimes followed by `to') applying to or characterized by or distinguishing something particular or special or unique | examples=rules with specific application
2. definition=stated explicitly or in detail | examples=needed a specific amount
3. definition=relating to or distinguishing or constituting a taxonomic species | examples=specific characters
4. definition=being or affecting a disease produced by a particular microorganism or condition; used also of stains or dyes used in making microscope slides | examples=quinine is highly specific for malaria

reasoning_content:
We are asked to identify which numbered sense of "specific" is used in the given sentence. The word "specific" appears in the phrase "the specific benefits that the legislator wins for them". We need to match this usage to one of the four definitions.

Let's review the senses:

1. (sometimes followed by 'to') applying to or characterized by or distinguishing something particular or special or unique. Example: rules with specific application.
2. stated explicitly or in detail. Example: needed a specific amount.
3. relating to or distinguishing or constituting a taxonomic species. Example: specific characters.
4. being or affecting a disease produced by a particular microorganism or condition; used also of stains or dyes used in making microscope slides. Example: quinine is highly specific for malaria.

In the sentence: "Any individual legislator's constituents appreciate the specific benefits that the legislator wins for them but not the overall cost associated with every other legislator doing likewise for his own constituency."

Here, "specific benefits" refers to particular, concrete, individual benefits that the legislator secures for their own constituents (like a new bridge, a grant, etc.). These benefits are particular to that constituency. They are not general benefits; they are distinct and special to that group. This aligns with sense 1: applying to or characterized by something particular or special or unique. The example "rules with specific application" also fits this idea of being particular rather than general.

Sense 2 ("stated explicitly or in detail") would mean something like "exact amount", but here it's not about explicitness, it's about particularity. Sense 3 is biological taxonomy, not relevant. Sense 4 is medical, not relevant.

Thus, the correct sense is 1.


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

Sentence: Second, it explains why voters hold Congress in disdain but generally love their own congressional representatives: Any individual legislator's constituents appreciate the specific <t>benefits</t> that the legislator wins for them but not the overall cost associated with every other legislator doing likewise for his own constituency.

Senses:
1. definition=financial assistance in time of need
2. definition=something that aids or promotes well-being | examples=for the benefit of all
3. definition=a performance to raise money for a charitable cause

reasoning_content:
We are asked: "Which numbered sense of 'benefit' (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense."

The sentence: "Second, it explains why voters hold Congress in disdain but generally love their own congressional representatives: Any individual legislator's constituents appreciate the specific <t>benefits</t> that the legislator wins for them but not the overall cost associated with every other legislator doing likewise for his own constituency."

Senses:
1. definition=financial assistance in time of need
2. definition=something that aids or promotes well-being | examples=for the benefit of all
3. definition=a performance to raise money for a charitable cause

We need to pick the sense number whose definition matches the word as used in the sentence. The word is "benefits", plural, and refers to "specific benefits that the legislator wins for them". In the context of politics, this often refers to particularized benefits like pork-barrel spending, earmarks, etc., which are tangible advantages, not necessarily financial assistance in time of need (sense 1). It could be something that aids or promotes well-being (sense 2), which is broad and encompasses any kind of help. Sense 3 is a performance for charity, which doesn't fit. So sense 2 is the most appropriate: "something that aids or promotes well-being". The sentence talks about constituents appreciating the specific benefits, meaning advantages or things that help them. So answer is 2.


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

Sentence: Second, it explains why voters hold Congress in disdain but generally love their own congressional representatives: Any individual legislator's constituents appreciate the specific benefits that the legislator <t>wins</t> for them but not the overall cost associated with every other legislator doing likewise for his own constituency.

Senses:
1. definition=be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious | examples=He won the Gold Medal in skating
2. definition=win something through one's efforts | examples=I acquired a passing knowledge of Chinese
3. definition=obtain advantages, such as points, etc. | examples=The home team was gaining ground
4. definition=attain success or reach a desired goal | examples=The enterprise succeeded

reasoning_content:
We are asked: "Which numbered sense of 'win' (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense."

Sentence: "Second, it explains why voters hold Congress in disdain but generally love their own congressional representatives: Any individual legislator's constituents appreciate the specific benefits that the legislator <t>wins</t> for them but not the overall cost associated with every other legislator doing likewise for his own constituency."

Senses:
1. be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious | He won the Gold Medal in skating
2. win something through one's efforts | I acquired a passing knowledge of Chinese
3. obtain advantages, such as points, etc. | The home team was gaining ground
4. attain success or reach a desired goal | The enterprise succeeded

We need to identify which sense matches the usage of "wins" in the sentence. The legislator "wins" specific benefits for constituents. This means the legislator obtains or secures benefits for them through effort. Sense 2: "win something through one's efforts" fits well. Sense 1 is about contest, not exactly. Sense 3 is "obtain advantages, such as points, etc." but the example is "gaining ground" which is similar but the wording "obtain advantages" might apply. However, sense 2 specifically says "win something through one's efforts", and "acquire" is given as an example. In the sentence, the legislator is acquiring benefits for constituents through effort (legislation, bargaining). That seems like sense 2.

Sense 4 is "attain success or reach a desired goal" – the legislator is winning benefits, which are the goal? But the object is "specific benefits", so it's a transitive usage: "wins something". Sense 2 is "win something through one's efforts". Sense 3 is "obtain advantages", which could also be transitive, but the example "The home team was gaining ground" uses "gaining" not "winning". Sense 2's example uses "acquired". So sense 2 is most direct: obtain or secure something desired through effort.

Thus, the answer is 2.


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

Sentence: Second, it explains why voters hold Congress in disdain but generally love their own congressional representatives: Any individual legislator's constituents appreciate the specific benefits that the legislator wins for them but not the <t>overall</t> cost associated with every other legislator doing likewise for his own constituency.

Senses:
1. definition=involving only main features | examples=the overall pattern of his life
2. definition=including everything | examples=the overall cost

reasoning_content:
We are asked: "Which numbered sense of "overall" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense."

Sentence: "Second, it explains why voters hold Congress in disdain but generally love their own congressional representatives: Any individual legislator's constituents appreciate the specific benefits that the legislator wins for them but not the <t>overall</t> cost associated with every other legislator doing likewise for his own constituency."

Senses:
1. definition=involving only main features | examples=the overall pattern of his life
2. definition=including everything | examples=the overall cost

We need to choose which sense matches "overall cost" in the sentence. The sentence talks about "the overall cost associated with every other legislator doing likewise". This means the total cost, including everything, the aggregate cost. Sense 2: "including everything" with the example "the overall cost" matches perfectly. Sense 1 is "involving only main features", which doesn't fit "overall cost" as it's not about main features but about the sum total. The example for sense 1 is "the overall pattern of his life", while sense 2's example is explicitly "the overall cost". So the answer is 2.


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

Sentence: Second, it explains why voters hold Congress in disdain but generally love their own congressional representatives: Any individual legislator's constituents appreciate the specific benefits that the legislator wins for them but not the overall <t>cost</t> associated with every other legislator doing likewise for his own constituency.

Senses:
1. definition=the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
2. definition=the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold) | examples=the fluctuating monetary value of gold and silver
3. definition=value measured by what must be given or done or undergone to obtain something | examples=the cost in human life was enormous

reasoning_content:
We are given a sentence with a word "cost" tagged with <t> and </t>. We need to identify which numbered sense matches the usage. The senses are:

1. the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
2. the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold) | examples=the fluctuating monetary value of gold and silver
3. value measured by what must be given or done or undergone to obtain something | examples=the cost in human life was enormous

Sentence: "Second, it explains why voters hold Congress in disdain but generally love their own congressional representatives: Any individual legislator's constituents appreciate the specific benefits that the legislator wins for them but not the overall cost associated with every other legislator doing likewise for his own constituency."

The "cost" here is not a monetary cost, but rather the negative consequences or the price paid in terms of overall efficiency, budget deficits, or loss of collective good. It's the "value measured by what must be given or done or undergone to obtain something" – the cost of all legislators doing the same thing. It's a figurative cost, not literal money spent for goods/services. So sense 3 fits. Sense 1 is about total spent for goods/services including money, time, labor, but that's more about a direct transaction. Sense 2 is about material worth. Here, "overall cost" means the negative consequences or the price paid collectively. That aligns with sense 3's definition: "value measured by what must be given or done or undergone to obtain something". The examples "the cost in human life was enormous" show it's about sacrifice or negative consequences. So the answer is 3.


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

Sentence: Second, it explains why voters hold Congress in disdain but generally love their own congressional representatives: Any individual legislator's constituents appreciate the specific benefits that the legislator wins for them but not the overall cost associated with every <t>other</t> legislator doing likewise for his own constituency.

Senses:
1. definition=not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied; - the White Queen | examples=today isn't any other day
2. definition=recently past | examples=the other evening
3. definition=belonging to the distant past | examples=the early inhabitants of Europe
4. definition=very unusual; different in character or quality from the normal or expected; - Lance Morrow | examples=a strange, other dimension...where his powers seemed to fail

reasoning_content:
We are asked: "Which numbered sense of 'other' (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense."

Sentence: "Second, it explains why voters hold Congress in disdain but generally love their own congressional representatives: Any individual legislator's constituents appreciate the specific benefits that the legislator wins for them but not the overall cost associated with every <t>other</t> legislator doing likewise for his own constituency."

We need to select from the given senses:

1. definition=not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied; - the White Queen | examples=today isn't any other day
2. definition=recently past | examples=the other evening
3. definition=belonging to the distant past | examples=the early inhabitants of Europe
4. definition=very unusual; different in character or quality from the normal or expected; - Lance Morrow | examples=a strange, other dimension...where his powers seemed to fail

The phrase is "every other legislator". Here, "other" means the remaining ones; not the one already mentioned (the individual legislator). This matches sense 1: "not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied". In the sentence, "their own congressional representatives" refers to a specific legislator, and "every other legislator" means all legislators except that one. So sense 1 is correct.

Thus, answer: 1.


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

Sentence: Second, it explains why voters hold Congress in disdain but generally love their own congressional representatives: Any individual legislator's constituents appreciate the specific benefits that the legislator wins for them but not the overall cost associated with every other legislator <t>doing</t> likewise for his own constituency.

Senses:
1. definition=engage in | examples=make love, not war
2. definition=carry out or perform an action | examples=John did the painting, the weeding, and he cleaned out the gutters
3. definition=get (something) done | examples=I did my job
4. definition=proceed or get along | examples=How is she doing in her new job?
5. definition=give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally | examples=cause a commotion
6. definition=carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions | examples=practice law
7. definition=be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity | examples=A few words would answer
8. definition=create or design, often in a certain way | examples=Do my room in blue
9. definition=behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself | examples=You should act like an adult
10. definition=spend time in prison or in a labor camp | examples=He did six years for embezzlement
11. definition=carry on or function | examples=We could do with a little more help around here
12. definition=arrange attractively | examples=dress my hair for the wedding
13. definition=travel or traverse (a distance) | examples=This car does 150 miles per hour

reasoning_content:
We need to find which numbered sense of "do" applies to the word "doing" in the sentence: "Any individual legislator's constituents appreciate the specific benefits that the legislator wins for them but not the overall cost associated with every other legislator <t>doing</t> likewise for his own constituency."

Focus on the phrase: "every other legislator doing likewise for his own constituency." "Doing likewise" means doing the same thing: winning specific benefits for their own constituency. So "doing" here refers to carrying out the action of winning benefits. The sense must be something like "carry out or perform an action." Let's check the senses provided:

1. engage in (make love, not war) - not this.
2. carry out or perform an action (John did the painting...) - This fits: doing likewise = performing the same action.
3. get (something) done (I did my job) - possible but more about completing a task.
4. proceed or get along (How is she doing?) - not this.
5. give rise to; cause to happen or occur (cause a commotion) - not this.
6. carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions (practice law) - more specific to professions, not this.
7. be sufficient (A few words would answer) - not this.
8. create or design (Do my room in blue) - not this.
9. behave in a certain manner (You should act like an adult) - not this.
10. spend time in prison - no.
11. carry on or function (We could do with a little more help) - not this.
12. arrange attractively (dress my hair) - no.
13. travel or traverse (This car does 150 miles per hour) - no.

Sense 2 is exactly "carry out or perform an action," with examples "John did the painting, the weeding, and he cleaned out the gutters." "Doing likewise" means performing the action of winning benefits. So sense 2. The answer is 2.