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

Sentence: It is silly libel on our teachers to think they would educate our children better if only they got a few thousand dollars a year <t>more</t>.

Senses:
1. definition=used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs | examples=more interesting
2. definition=comparative of much; to a greater degree or extent | examples=he works more now

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

Sentence: It is silly libel on our teachers to think they would educate our children better if only they got a few thousand dollars a year <t>more</t>.

Senses:
1. used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs | examples=more interesting
2. comparative of much; to a greater degree or extent | examples=he works more now

We need to determine which sense applies to "more" in the given sentence. The word "more" is inside <t> tags: "a few thousand dollars a year <t>more</t>". The phrase is "a few thousand dollars a year more". This means an additional amount of money per year. The structure is: "a few thousand dollars a year more" where "more" modifies the dollar amount, indicating an additional sum.

Let's analyze: "more" here is used as an adjective or adverb meaning "additional". For example, "I need a few dollars more." In this context, it's not forming a comparative of an adjective (sense 1: more interesting) and it's not the comparative of "much" in the sense of "to a greater degree or extent" as in "he works more". Actually, "more" as an additional amount can be considered the comparative of "much" or "many", meaning "a greater additional amount". Let's see sense 2: "comparative of much; to a greater degree or extent | examples=he works more now". That example shows "works more" meaning to a greater extent. But "a few thousand dollars a year more" is referring to quantity: a greater amount of dollars. "More" as a quantifier meaning "additional" is often derived from "much" or "many". "More" can be a determiner/pronoun meaning a greater or additional amount or number. In dictionaries, the sense "additional; further" is a separate sense, but here only two senses are given. Sense 2 says "comparative of much; to a greater degree or extent". This is broad. If we consider "a few thousand dollars more", that is "more dollars", comparative of "many". But the example given is "he works more now" which is an adverb modifying the verb. In "a few thousand dollars a year more", "more" postmodifies the noun phrase, meaning "an additional amount". It could be seen as an adjective/pronoun. Is it sense 2? Often, dictionaries list "more" as an adjective meaning "additional" as in "I need more time." But here we have "a few thousand dollars a year more". "More" is a postpositive adjective meaning additional. The two senses provided might not perfectly capture this usage. But we have to choose from the two.

Let's compare:
Sense 1: forming comparatives (e.g., more interesting). That is not the case, because "more" is not attached to an adjective or adverb to form its comparative.
Sense 2: comparative of much; to a greater degree or extent (e.g., he works more now). In "he works more now", "more" modifies the verb "works" meaning to a greater extent. In "a few thousand dollars more", "more" modifies the noun phrase "dollars" and means a greater number. This is still a comparative of "much/many" in the sense of quantity or degree. So it likely falls under sense 2.

Is there any chance it's sense 1? No, it's not forming a comparative adjective/adverb. So it must be sense 2. The word "more" here means "additional", which is a sub-sense of the comparative of much/many. Thus, the answer is 2.


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

Sentence: It is the kind of libel the <t>teachers</t>' unions do not mind spreading, for their own narrow purposes.

Senses:
1. definition=a person whose occupation is teaching
2. definition=a personified abstraction that teaches | examples=books were his teachers

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reasoning_content:
We are given a sentence: "It is the kind of libel the <t>teachers</t>' unions do not mind spreading, for their own narrow purposes." The word "teachers" is highlighted. We need to decide which of the two numbered senses fits.
Sense 1: a person whose occupation is teaching
Sense 2: a personified abstraction that teaches (example: books were his teachers)

In the sentence, "teachers' unions" refers to unions formed by teachers (people who are employed as teachers). So "teachers" here refers to persons whose occupation is teaching. It's not a personified abstraction.

Therefore, the answer is 1.

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

Sentence: It is the kind of libel the teachers' <t>unions</t> do not mind spreading, for their own narrow purposes.

Senses:
1. definition=an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer | examples=you have to join the union in order to get a job
2. definition=the United States (especially the northern states during the American Civil War) | examples=he has visited every state in the Union
3. definition=the act of pairing a male and female for reproductive purposes | examples=the casual couplings of adolescents
4. definition=the state of being joined or united or linked | examples=there is strength in union
5. definition=the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce) | examples=a long and happy marriage
6. definition=healing process involving the growing together of the edges of a wound or the growing together of broken bones
7. definition=a political unit formed from previously independent people or organizations | examples=the Soviet Union
8. definition=a set containing all and only the members of two or more given sets | examples=let C be the union of the sets A and B
9. definition=the occurrence of a uniting of separate parts | examples=lightning produced an unusual union of the metals
10. definition=a device on a national flag emblematic of the union of two or more sovereignties (typically in the upper inner corner)
11. definition=the act of making or becoming a single unit | examples=the union of opposing factions

reasoning_content:
We need to identify which sense of "union" is used in the sentence: "It is the kind of libel the teachers' unions do not mind spreading, for their own narrow purposes."

The word is "unions" here, referring to "teachers' unions". So it's an organization of employees (teachers) formed to bargain with the employer. Let's check the senses:

1. definition=an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer | examples=you have to join the union in order to get a job

This matches perfectly. Teachers' unions are labor unions.

Therefore, the answer is 1.

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

Sentence: It is the kind of libel the teachers' unions do not <t>mind</t> spreading, for their own narrow purposes.

Senses:
1. definition=be offended or bothered by; take offense with, be bothered by | examples=I don't mind your behavior
2. definition=be concerned with or about something or somebody
3. definition=be in charge of or deal with | examples=She takes care of all the necessary arrangements
4. definition=pay close attention to; give heed to | examples=Heed the advice of the old men
5. definition=be on one's guard; be cautious or wary about; be alert to | examples=Beware of telephone salesmen
6. definition=keep in mind

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

Sentence: "It is the kind of libel the teachers' unions do not <t>mind</t> spreading, for their own narrow purposes."

Senses:
1. definition=be offended or bothered by; take offense with, be bothered by | examples=I don't mind your behavior
2. definition=be concerned with or about something or somebody
3. definition=be in charge of or deal with | examples=She takes care of all the necessary arrangements
4. definition=pay close attention to; give heed to | examples=Heed the advice of the old men
5. definition=be on one's guard; be cautious or wary about; be alert to | examples=Beware of telephone salesmen
6. definition=keep in mind

We need to determine which sense matches the usage in the sentence.

The sentence: "It is the kind of libel the teachers' unions do not mind spreading..."
Here, "do not mind spreading" means they are not bothered by spreading such libel, they are not offended by it, they do not object to spreading it. This matches sense 1: "be offended or bothered by; take offense with, be bothered by". Example given: "I don't mind your behavior." The structure "do not mind spreading" is parallel to "don't mind your behavior" -> they do not mind (the action of) spreading libel. So sense 1 is correct.

Check other senses: 2 is about concern, but "not mind" here is about not being bothered. 3 is about taking care of, not applicable. 4 is paying attention, not applicable. 5 is being cautious, not. 6 is keeping in mind (remembering), not applicable.

Thus answer: 1

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

Sentence: It is the kind of libel the teachers' unions do not mind <t>spreading</t>, for their own narrow purposes.

Senses:
1. definition=distribute or disperse widely | examples=The invaders spread their language all over the country
2. definition=become distributed or widespread | examples=the infection spread
3. definition=spread across or over | examples=A big oil spot spread across the water
4. definition=spread out or open from a closed or folded state | examples=open the map
5. definition=cause to become widely known | examples=spread information
6. definition=become widely known and passed on | examples=the rumor spread
7. definition=strew or distribute over an area | examples=He spread fertilizer over the lawn
8. definition=move outward | examples=The soldiers fanned out
9. definition=cover by spreading something over | examples=spread the bread with cheese
10. definition=distribute over a surface in a layer | examples=spread cheese on a piece of bread

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

Sentence: "It is the kind of libel the teachers' unions do not mind <t>spreading</t>, for their own narrow purposes."

The word in question is "spreading" (present participle of "spread"). In the sentence, "spreading" is used as a gerund/participle, and it's the kind of libel that they don't mind spreading. So they are "spreading" libel. The context: libel is a false and defamatory statement, and "spreading" here means causing it to become widely known, disseminating it. Look at the senses provided:

1. distribute or disperse widely | examples: The invaders spread their language all over the country.
2. become distributed or widespread | examples: the infection spread.
3. spread across or over | examples: A big oil spot spread across the water.
4. spread out or open from a closed or folded state | examples: open the map.
5. cause to become widely known | examples: spread information.
6. become widely known and passed on | examples: the rumor spread.
7. strew or distribute over an area | examples: He spread fertilizer over the lawn.
8. move outward | examples: The soldiers fanned out.
9. cover by spreading something over | examples: spread the bread with cheese.
10. distribute over a surface in a layer | examples: spread cheese on a piece of bread.

The sentence mentions "libel ... spreading". Libel is a type of false statement that can be "spread" in the sense of disseminating information. So the appropriate sense is "cause to become widely known", which is number 5: "spread information". And the example says "spread information". Libel is similar to information (false and defamatory). So sense 5.

Check: Is "spreading libel" a transitive verb? Yes, "spread libel" means to cause libel to become widely known. So number 5.

Answer: 5

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

Sentence: It is the kind of libel the teachers' unions do not mind spreading, for their own <t>narrow</t> purposes.

Senses:
1. definition=not wide | examples=a narrow bridge
2. definition=limited in size or scope | examples=the narrow sense of a word
3. definition=lacking tolerance or flexibility or breadth of view | examples=a brilliant but narrow-minded judge
4. definition=very limited in degree | examples=won by a narrow margin
5. definition=characterized by painstaking care and detailed examination | examples=a minute inspection of the grounds

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

Sentence: "It is the kind of libel the teachers' unions do not mind spreading, for their own <t>narrow</t> purposes."

Senses:
1. not wide (a narrow bridge)
2. limited in size or scope (the narrow sense of a word)
3. lacking tolerance or flexibility or breadth of view (a brilliant but narrow-minded judge)
4. very limited in degree (won by a narrow margin)
5. characterized by painstaking care and detailed examination (a minute inspection of the grounds)

We need to determine which sense fits "narrow purposes". The phrase "narrow purposes" suggests purposes that are limited in scope or self-serving, not broad. It doesn't refer to physical width, nor to tolerance (narrow-minded), nor to degree (narrow margin), nor to detailed examination (narrow inspection). It refers to purposes that are limited in size or scope. So sense 2: "limited in size or scope". Example given: "the narrow sense of a word". That matches.

Thus, the answer is 2.

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

Sentence: It is the kind of libel the teachers' unions do not mind spreading, for their own narrow <t>purposes</t>.

Senses:
1. definition=an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions | examples=his intent was to provide a new translation
2. definition=what something is used for | examples=the function of an auger is to bore holes
3. definition=the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose | examples=his determination showed in his every movement

reasoning_content:
We are asked: "Which numbered sense of 'purpose' ... is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense."

Sentence: "It is the kind of libel the teachers' unions do not mind spreading, for their own narrow purposes."

Senses:
1. an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions | examples: his intent was to provide a new translation
2. what something is used for | examples: the function of an auger is to bore holes
3. the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose | examples: his determination showed in his every movement

We need to interpret "for their own narrow purposes". This means "for their own narrow aims/goals/intentions". "Purposes" here refers to the reasons or intended outcomes they want to achieve. That matches sense 1: an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions. It's not about the function of an object (sense 2) or determination (sense 3). So answer is 1.

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

Sentence: It is also the kind of libel <t>politicians</t> find useful, since it helps them strike a friendly posture on behalf of an important constituency.

Senses:
1. definition=a leader engaged in civil administration
2. definition=a person active in party politics
3. definition=a schemer who tries to gain advantage in an organization in sly or underhanded ways

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

Sentence: "It is also the kind of libel <t>politicians</t> find useful, since it helps them strike a friendly posture on behalf of an important constituency."

Senses:
1. a leader engaged in civil administration
2. a person active in party politics
3. a schemer who tries to gain advantage in an organization in sly or underhanded ways

We need to choose the sense that best matches the usage in the sentence. The sentence talks about "libel" that politicians find useful to strike a friendly posture on behalf of an important constituency. This implies politicians are people who seek support from constituencies, which is typical of people active in party politics (sense 2) or possibly elected officials. Sense 1 is "a leader engaged in civil administration" – that's more about governing. Sense 2 is "a person active in party politics" – that includes campaigning, appealing to constituencies. Sense 3 is derogatory, about scheming. The context doesn't necessarily imply scheming; it's just a statement that politicians find a certain kind of libel useful for political posturing. The most neutral and fitting is sense 2: a person active in party politics. They are striking a friendly posture on behalf of a constituency, which is typical of political actors. So answer is 2.


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

Sentence: It is also the kind of libel politicians <t>find</t> useful, since it helps them strike a friendly posture on behalf of an important constituency.

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

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

Sentence: "It is also the kind of libel politicians <t>find</t> useful, since it helps them strike a friendly posture on behalf of an important constituency."

We need to match the usage of "find" in this sentence to one of the 16 definitions provided.

Let's analyze the sentence: "politicians find [this kind of libel] useful". Here, "find" means something like "consider" or "perceive as". They perceive that kind of libel to be useful. It's about their evaluation or perception. Among the senses:

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

We need the sense of "find" as in "find something useful". This is often a sense meaning "to consider or perceive (something) to be a certain way". Look at sense 5: "come to believe on the basis of emotion, intuitions, or indefinite grounds". The example: "I feel that he doesn't like me". That matches "find" as in "I find him annoying" meaning "I feel/think he is annoying". And sense 6: "perceive or be contemporaneous with" example: "We found Republicans winning the offices" - that seems like "we perceived or observed". Not exactly. Let's parse sense 5: definition = "come to believe on the basis of emotion, intuitions, or indefinite grounds", example "I feel that he doesn't like me". This is the sense of "find" meaning "to have a subjective opinion or feeling about something", e.g., "I find that book interesting." That matches "politicians find [it] useful". They form an opinion that it is useful. So sense 5 fits well.

Check sense 9: "make a discovery, She found that he had lied to her". That's more about discovering a fact, not an opinion. Sense 13: "perceive oneself to be in a certain condition or place" - not applicable because it's "find useful", not "find themselves". Sense 11: "decide on and make a declaration about" - official finding. Sense 7: "get something or somebody for a specific purpose" - no. So sense 5 is the best match.

Let's confirm the wording: sense 5: "come to believe on the basis of emotion, intuitions, or indefinite grounds" and example: "I feel that he doesn't like me". That's exactly the "find" that introduces a subjective assessment: "politicians find [it] useful". So they "come to believe" it's useful.

Thus the answer is 5.


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

Sentence: It is also the kind of libel politicians find useful, since it <t>helps</t> them strike a friendly posture on behalf of an important constituency.

Senses:
1. definition=give help or assistance; be of service | examples=Everyone helped out during the earthquake
2. definition=improve the condition of | examples=These pills will help the patient
3. definition=be of use | examples=This will help to prevent accidents
4. definition=abstain from doing; always used with a negative | examples=I can't help myself--I have to smoke
5. definition=help to some food; help with food or drink | examples=I served him three times, and after that he helped himself
6. definition=contribute to the furtherance of | examples=This money will help the development of literacy in developing countries
7. definition=take or use | examples=She helped herself to some of the office supplies
8. definition=improve; change for the better | examples=New slipcovers will help the old living room furniture

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

Sentence: It is also the kind of libel politicians find useful, since it <t>helps</t> them strike a friendly posture on behalf of an important constituency.

Senses:
1. definition=give help or assistance; be of service | examples=Everyone helped out during the earthquake
2. definition=improve the condition of | examples=These pills will help the patient
3. definition=be of use | examples=This will help to prevent accidents
4. definition=abstain from doing; always used with a negative | examples=I can't help myself--I have to smoke
5. definition=help to some food; help with food or drink | examples=I served him three times, and after that he helped himself
6. definition=contribute to the furtherance of | examples=This money will help the development of literacy in developing countries
7. definition=take or use | examples=She helped herself to some of the office supplies
8. definition=improve; change for the better | examples=New slipcovers will help the old living room furniture"

We need to analyze the sentence: "It is also the kind of libel politicians find useful, since it helps them strike a friendly posture on behalf of an important constituency."

The clause is "it helps them strike a friendly posture". "Help" here is used with an object "them" and an infinitive "strike" (without "to"? "helps them strike" = helps them to strike). Meaning: it assists them in striking a friendly posture. This is the typical "give help or assistance; be of service" meaning. Let's check the options.

1. give help or assistance; be of service. Examples: "Everyone helped out during the earthquake." This seems to match: it assists them to do something.

3. be of use. Example: "This will help to prevent accidents." This might also be considered, but "help" in sense 1 is about giving assistance, while sense 3 is "be of use". The sentence "it helps them strike..." is about assisting them, so it's closer to "give help or assistance" to someone. Sense 3 is more like "This will help" (intransitive or with to-infinitive) meaning "be useful". But here it's transitive: "helps them". So sense 1 is better.

6. contribute to the furtherance of. Example: "This money will help the development of literacy..." That takes a noun phrase as object ("the development"). Here, "helps them strike..." has an indirect object+infinitive, not a direct object noun phrase. So 6 is less likely.

Let's see: sense 1: "give help or assistance; be of service" - matches "helps them (to) strike". Sense 3: "be of use" - usually without an indirect object? "This will help to prevent accidents." The subject is "this", no person helped. Here, "it helps them" specifies the person helped. So it's clearly sense 1.

Thus, the answer is 1.


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

Sentence: It is also the kind of libel politicians find useful, since it helps them <t>strike</t> a friendly posture on behalf of an important constituency.

Senses:
1. definition=deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon | examples=The teacher struck the child
2. definition=have an emotional or cognitive impact upon | examples=This child impressed me as unusually mature
3. definition=hit against; come into sudden contact with | examples=The car hit a tree
4. definition=make a strategic, offensive, assault against an enemy, opponent, or a target | examples=The Germans struck Poland on Sept. 1, 1939
5. definition=indicate (a certain time) by striking | examples=The clock struck midnight
6. definition=affect or afflict suddenly, usually adversely | examples=We were hit by really bad weather
7. definition=stop work in order to press demands | examples=The auto workers are striking for higher wages
8. definition=touch or seem as if touching visually or audibly | examples=Light fell on her face
9. definition=attain | examples=The horse finally struck a pace
10. definition=produce by manipulating keys or strings of musical instruments, also metaphorically | examples=The pianist strikes a middle C
11. definition=cause to form (an electric arc) between electrodes of an arc lamp | examples=strike an arc
12. definition=find unexpectedly | examples=the archeologists chanced upon an old tomb
13. definition=produce by ignition or a blow | examples=strike fire from the flintstone
14. definition=remove by erasing or crossing out or as if by drawing a line | examples=Please strike this remark from the record
15. definition=cause to experience suddenly | examples=Panic struck me
16. definition=drive something violently into a location | examples=he hit his fist on the table
17. definition=occupy or take on | examples=He assumes the lotus position
18. definition=form by stamping, punching, or printing | examples=strike coins
19. definition=smooth with a strickle | examples=strickle the grain in the measure
20. definition=pierce with force | examples=The bullet struck her thigh
21. definition=arrive at after reckoning, deliberating, and weighing | examples=strike a balance

reasoning_content:
We are given: "It is also the kind of libel politicians find useful, since it helps them <t>strike</t> a friendly posture on behalf of an important constituency."

We need to choose the numbered sense of "strike" that matches this usage. The phrase is "strike a friendly posture". Here, "strike a posture" means to assume or take on a posture. Looking at the senses:

1. deliver a sharp blow...
2. have an emotional or cognitive impact...
3. hit against...
4. make a strategic, offensive assault...
5. indicate time by striking...
6. affect or afflict suddenly...
7. stop work...
8. touch or seem as if touching visually...
9. attain...
10. produce by manipulating keys...
11. cause to form an electric arc...
12. find unexpectedly...
13. produce by ignition...
14. remove by erasing...
15. cause to experience suddenly...
16. drive something violently...
17. occupy or take on | examples: He assumes the lotus position. This matches "strike a posture" meaning "assume a posture". Note: "strike a pose" is a common phrase meaning to assume a pose. Sense 17 definition: "occupy or take on". Example: "He assumes the lotus position". This fits exactly.

Thus the answer is 17.


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

Sentence: It is also the kind of libel politicians find useful, since it helps them strike a <t>friendly</t> posture on behalf of an important constituency.

Senses:
1. definition=characteristic of or befitting a friend | examples=friendly advice
2. definition=inclined to help or support; not antagonistic or hostile | examples=a government friendly to our interests
3. definition=easy to understand or use | examples=user-friendly computers
4. definition=of or belonging to your own country's forces or those of an ally | examples=in friendly territory

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

Sentence: "It is also the kind of libel politicians find useful, since it helps them strike a <t>friendly</t> posture on behalf of an important constituency."

Senses:
1. characteristic of or befitting a friend | examples=friendly advice
2. inclined to help or support; not antagonistic or hostile | examples=a government friendly to our interests
3. easy to understand or use | examples=user-friendly computers
4. of or belonging to your own country's forces or those of an ally | examples=in friendly territory

We need to interpret the phrase "strike a friendly posture". Here "friendly" modifies "posture". A "friendly posture" means a stance or attitude that is friendly. It's not about being easy to use (sense 3) or about military forces (sense 4). It could be sense 1 or 2. Sense 1: characteristic of or befitting a friend (friendly advice). Sense 2: inclined to help or support; not antagonistic or hostile (a government friendly to our interests). In the context of politicians striking a posture on behalf of a constituency, they want to appear supportive. "Friendly posture" means a posture that is not antagonistic, that shows support. That aligns more with sense 2: inclined to help or support; not antagonistic or hostile. The phrase "friendly posture" is often used in political contexts meaning adopting a stance that is supportive or non-hostile towards a group. Sense 1 is more about the nature of a friend in personal relationships. Sense 2 is specifically about support and lack of hostility, which fits political posturing. So the correct sense is 2.


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

Sentence: It is also the kind of libel politicians find useful, since it helps them strike a friendly <t>posture</t> on behalf of an important constituency.

Senses:
1. definition=the arrangement of the body and its limbs | examples=he assumed an attitude of surrender
2. definition=characteristic way of bearing one's body | examples=stood with good posture
3. definition=a rationalized mental attitude
4. definition=capability in terms of personnel and materiel that affect the capacity to fight a war | examples=we faced an army of great strength

reasoning_content:
We are given a sentence and need to identify which numbered sense of "posture" (marked with <t></t>) is used.

Sentence: "It is also the kind of libel politicians find useful, since it helps them strike a friendly <t>posture</t> on behalf of an important constituency."

Senses:
1. definition=the arrangement of the body and its limbs | examples=he assumed an attitude of surrender
2. definition=characteristic way of bearing one's body | examples=stood with good posture
3. definition=a rationalized mental attitude
4. definition=capability in terms of personnel and materiel that affect the capacity to fight a war | examples=we faced an army of great strength

We need to figure out which sense fits best. The phrase "strike a friendly posture" uses "posture" figuratively, meaning an attitude or stance, not a physical body arrangement. "Strike a ... posture" can be physical, but here it's about politicians striking a friendly posture on behalf of a constituency, meaning they adopt a friendly attitude or stance. So sense 3 ("a rationalized mental attitude") fits. Sense 1 is physical, sense 2 is physical habitual bearing, sense 4 is military capability. So the answer is 3.


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

Sentence: It is also the kind of libel politicians find useful, since it helps them strike a friendly posture on <t>behalf</t> of an important constituency.

Senses:
1. definition=as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as  rather than ) | examples=on behalf of
2. definition=for someone's benefit (usually expressed as `in behalf' rather than `on behalf' and usually with a possessive) | examples=in your behalf

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

Sentence: "It is also the kind of libel politicians find useful, since it helps them strike a friendly posture on <t>behalf</t> of an important constituency."

Senses:
1. definition=as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as rather than) | examples=on behalf of
2. definition=for someone's benefit (usually expressed as `in behalf' rather than `on behalf' and usually with a possessive) | examples=in your behalf

We need to determine which sense is used. The phrase is "on behalf of".
Sense 1 says: "as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as rather than) | examples=on behalf of". The definition is a bit garbled: "as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as rather than)" - maybe "usually expressed as 'on behalf of' rather than 'in behalf of'". The example is "on behalf of".
Sense 2 says: "for someone's benefit (usually expressed as `in behalf' rather than `on behalf' and usually with a possessive) | examples=in your behalf".

The sentence uses "on behalf of". According to traditional distinction, "on behalf of" means as the representative/agent of, while "in behalf of" means for the benefit of. However, many people use "on behalf of" for both. But the senses explicitly assign "on behalf of" to sense 1. The phrase in the sentence is "on <t>behalf</t> of", so it matches sense 1's example "on behalf of". Sense 2 specifically says "usually expressed as 'in behalf' rather than 'on behalf'". So this is a clear indication: the sentence uses "on behalf of", so it corresponds to sense 1.

Thus the answer is 1.


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

Sentence: It is also the kind of libel politicians find useful, since it helps them strike a friendly posture on behalf of an <t>important</t> constituency.

Senses:
1. definition=of great significance or value | examples=important people
2. definition=important in effect or meaning | examples=a significant change in tax laws
3. definition=of extreme importance; vital to the resolution of a crisis | examples=a crucial moment in his career
4. definition=having authority or ascendancy or influence | examples=an important official
5. definition=having or suggesting a consciousness of high position | examples=recited the decree with an important air

reasoning_content:
We need to determine which sense of "important" is used in the sentence. The sentence is: "It is also the kind of libel politicians find useful, since it helps them strike a friendly posture on behalf of an important constituency."

First, let's understand the context. "Important constituency" here likely refers to a group of voters that is significant, influential, or of great value to the politicians. They want to appear friendly towards this group.

Now, let's look at the provided senses:

1. of great significance or value | examples=important people
2. important in effect or meaning | examples=a significant change in tax laws
3. of extreme importance; vital to the resolution of a crisis | examples=a crucial moment in his career
4. having authority or ascendancy or influence | examples=an important official
5. having or suggesting a consciousness of high position | examples=recited the decree with an important air

The phrase "an important constituency" likely means a constituency that has great significance or value (sense 1), or perhaps one that has influence (sense 4). "Important people" (sense 1) is a good parallel, as "important constituency" means a constituency that is of great significance/value. Sense 4 emphasizes authority/influence; "an important official" has authority. A constituency can be important because it has influence (e.g., swing voters) or because it is just highly significant. But in political contexts, "important" often just means significant or of great value. The example for sense 1 is "important people," which directly mirrors "important constituency" (a group of people). The example for sense 4 is "an important official" which is a specific person with authority. "Important constituency" is more analogous to "important people" as a collective of significant individuals. So sense 1 seems best.

Sense 2: "important in effect or meaning" but example is "a significant change..." - often used for things like changes, not typically for people/constituencies directly.
Sense 3: "of extreme importance; vital..." - example "crucial moment" - this is too intense, "important" here is not necessarily "crucial".
Sense 5: "having or suggesting a consciousness of high position" - example "important air" - this is a personal demeanor, not the meaning here.

Thus, sense 1 is the most straightforward: "of great significance or value," fitting "important people" as a similar usage.


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

Sentence: But there is not one <t>shred</t> of evidence that, other things being equal, salary differentials result in educational differentials.

Senses:
1. definition=a tiny or scarcely detectable amount
2. definition=a small piece of cloth or paper

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

Sentence: "But there is not one <t>shred</t> of evidence that, other things being equal, salary differentials result in educational differentials."

Senses:
1. definition=a tiny or scarcely detectable amount
2. definition=a small piece of cloth or paper

We need to identify the sense of "shred" in the sentence. The phrase "not one shred of evidence" is a common idiom meaning "no amount at all" or "not even a tiny amount". That corresponds to sense 1: a tiny or scarcely detectable amount.

Thus, the answer is 1.


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

Sentence: But there is not one shred of <t>evidence</t> that, other things being equal, salary differentials result in educational differentials.

Senses:
1. definition=your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief | examples=the evidence that smoking causes lung cancer is very compelling
2. definition=an indication that makes something evident | examples=his trembling was evidence of his fear
3. definition=(law) all the means by which any alleged matter of fact whose truth is investigated at judicial trial is established or disproved

reasoning_content:
We need to determine which sense of "evidence" is used in the given sentence.

Sentence: "But there is not one shred of evidence that, other things being equal, salary differentials result in educational differentials."

We have three senses:
1. your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief (example: the evidence that smoking causes lung cancer is very compelling)
2. an indication that makes something evident (example: his trembling was evidence of his fear)
3. (law) all the means by which any alleged matter of fact whose truth is investigated at judicial trial is established or disproved

We need to match the usage. The sentence says "not one shred of evidence that...". This refers to a basis for belief, knowledge supporting a claim. It's not a legal context, and not a direct indication like a sign (sense 2 is about a sign or indication, like trembling indicating fear). The phrase "evidence that..." is similar to sense 1's example: "the evidence that smoking causes lung cancer...". Sense 1 is about basis for belief. Sense 2 is about something that makes something else evident, often a visible sign. Sense 3 is legal.

Thus, the correct sense is 1.


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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: But there is not one shred of evidence that, <t>other</t> things being equal, salary differentials result in educational differentials.

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: But there is not one shred of evidence that, <t>other</t> things being equal, salary differentials result in educational differentials.

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"

We need to identify which sense of "other" is used in the phrase "other things being equal". The phrase is a common idiom: "other things being equal" or "ceteris paribus". It means "if all other conditions or factors remain the same". In this context, "other" refers to things that are not the ones currently being considered but are additional or remaining. It implies "other things" as in "the remaining things" or "the additional things not mentioned". This aligns with sense 1: "not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied". The "other things" are the things not explicitly mentioned (the things that are not the salary differentials and educational differentials, but all else). It doesn't mean recently past, distant past, or very unusual. So sense 1 is correct.

Let's confirm: "other things being equal" means "if all else is equal" or "provided that other factors are the same". "Other" here modifies "things" meaning the remaining things, the things not specified. So it's the first sense: not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied. The things implied are the things besides the ones under discussion (salary differentials, educational differentials). So answer is 1.


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

Sentence: But there is not one shred of evidence that, other <t>things</t> being equal, salary differentials result in educational differentials.

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: "But there is not one shred of evidence that, other <t>things</t> being equal, salary differentials result in educational differentials."

We need to find the appropriate sense from the given list. The phrase "other things being equal" is a common idiom, meaning "ceteris paribus" – if all other conditions or factors remain the same. In this context, "things" refers to unspecified conditions, factors, or circumstances.

Let's examine the 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

In "other things being equal", "things" stands for "conditions" or "factors". This is close to "an entity that is not named specifically" (sense 8) or "a vaguely specified concern" (sense 6). But sense 6 is "a vaguely specified concern" with example "several matters to attend to". Sense 8 is "an entity that is not named specifically" with example "I couldn't tell what the thing was".

The phrase "other things being equal" uses "things" as a placeholder for various conditions or factors. It's an unspecified entity. Often in dictionaries, "thing" in "other things being equal" is defined as an unspecified object, condition, or factor. I'd lean towards sense 8: "an entity that is not named specifically". But let's double-check if there's a sense that directly matches "conditions". Sense 9 is "any attribute or quality considered as having its own existence". That's more about abstract qualities.

Sense 8 is very broad: "an entity that is not named specifically". In "other things being equal", we are referring to other conditions, which are entities not named specifically. So 8 seems correct.

I'll answer 8.

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

Sentence: But there is not one shred of evidence that, other things being <t>equal</t>, salary differentials result in educational differentials.

Senses:
1. definition=having the same quantity, value, or measure as another | examples=on equal terms
2. definition=having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task | examples=she had adequate training

reasoning_content:
We are asked to identify which numbered sense of "equal" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence. The sentence is: "But there is not one shred of evidence that, other things being <t>equal</t>, salary differentials result in educational differentials." Senses given:

1. having the same quantity, value, or measure as another | example: on equal terms
2. having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task | example: she had adequate training

The phrase "other things being equal" means "assuming all other conditions remain the same." It's a translation of Latin "ceteris paribus." In this context, "equal" means "the same" — other things being the same. So sense 1 fits. Sense 2 is about being adequate or having sufficient qualities, which is not the meaning here. So answer is 1.


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

Sentence: But there is not one shred of evidence that, other things being equal, salary <t>differentials</t> result in educational differentials.

Senses:
1. definition=the result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx
2. definition=a quality that differentiates between similar things
3. definition=a bevel gear that permits rotation of two shafts at different speeds; used on the rear axle of automobiles to allow wheels to rotate at different speeds on curves

reasoning_content:
We are given a sentence: "But there is not one shred of evidence that, other things being equal, salary <t>differentials</t> result in educational differentials."

We need to determine which numbered sense of "differential" (provided) is used in the sentence, and return only the number.

The senses:
1. mathematical differentiation
2. a quality that differentiates between similar things
3. a bevel gear (automotive)

In the sentence, "salary differentials" refers to differences in salary. "Differential" here is used in an economic/sociological context, meaning a difference or disparity in wages. Sense 2: "a quality that differentiates between similar things" fits this meaning, as a salary differential is a difference that distinguishes between similar things (like jobs or individuals). Sense 1 is the mathematical derivative, sense 3 is a car part. So sense 2 is correct.

The answer should just be "2".

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

Sentence: But there is not one shred of evidence that, other things being equal, salary differentials <t>result</t> in educational differentials.

Senses:
1. definition=issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end | examples=result in tragedy
2. definition=have as a result or residue | examples=The water left a mark on the silk dress
3. definition=come about or follow as a consequence | examples=nothing will result from this meeting

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

Sentence: "But there is not one shred of evidence that, other things being equal, salary differentials <t>result</t> in educational differentials."

Senses:
1. definition=issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end | examples=result in tragedy
2. definition=have as a result or residue | examples=The water left a mark on the silk dress
3. definition=come about or follow as a consequence | examples=nothing will result from this meeting

We need to identify which sense is used. The sentence says "salary differentials <t>result</t> in educational differentials." This means salary differentials cause or lead to educational differentials. The phrase "result in" is explicitly given in sense 1: "issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end" with example "result in tragedy". Also note "result in" is a phrasal verb meaning to cause, to have as an outcome. Sense 1 directly defines that usage. Sense 2 is "have as a result or residue" which is transitive like "The water left a mark" – that would be "A results B" without "in"? But sense 2 example is "The water left a mark on the silk dress", which is not using "result" as a verb; maybe they meant "result in"? The examples are: "The water left a mark on the silk dress" — wait, that's not even using the word "result". That seems like an example for "leave". Hmm, maybe there's a misprint, but the definition says "have as a result or residue". That might correspond to something like "The experiment resulted in a discovery" or "result something"? But the given example doesn't contain the word "result". That's weird. Regardless, "result in" is a phrase. In the sentence, "result in" is used. Sense 1 explicitly includes that phrase in examples: "result in tragedy". The definition: "issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end". So it's sense 1. Sense 3: "come about or follow as a consequence" with example "nothing will result from this meeting". That's "result from", not "result in". So sense 1 matches. The sentence uses "result in". So the answer is 1.


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

Sentence: But there is not one shred of evidence that, other things being equal, salary differentials result in <t>educational</t> differentials.

Senses:
1. definition=relating to the process of education | examples=educational psychology
2. definition=providing knowledge | examples=an educational film

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

Sentence: "But there is not one shred of evidence that, other things being equal, salary differentials result in educational differentials."

Senses:
1. relating to the process of education | example: educational psychology
2. providing knowledge | example: an educational film

We need to choose the sense that fits the word "educational" in the sentence. "educational differentials" means differences in education (like level of education, educational attainment). So it's about differences relating to the process of education, not about providing knowledge. Thus sense 1 is correct.

So the answer is 1.


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

Sentence: But there is not one shred of evidence that, other things being equal, salary differentials result in educational <t>differentials</t>.

Senses:
1. definition=the result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx
2. definition=a quality that differentiates between similar things
3. definition=a bevel gear that permits rotation of two shafts at different speeds; used on the rear axle of automobiles to allow wheels to rotate at different speeds on curves

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

Sentence: "But there is not one shred of evidence that, other things being equal, salary differentials result in educational <t>differentials</t>."

Senses:
1. definition=the result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx
2. definition=a quality that differentiates between similar things
3. definition=a bevel gear that permits rotation of two shafts at different speeds; used on the rear axle of automobiles to allow wheels to rotate at different speeds on curves

We need to identify which sense of "differential" is used in the sentence for the word "differentials" inside the tags. The sentence talks about "salary differentials" and "educational differentials". A "differential" in economics/sociology context means a difference or disparity in something (e.g., wage differential, educational differential). It means a difference or gap. Sense 2: "a quality that differentiates between similar things" seems closest, but it's a bit off. "Differential" in this context means the difference itself (like a wage differential is the difference in wages). Sense 2 says "a quality that differentiates between similar things" – that might be the intended sense as "differential" meaning a distinguishing feature or quality, but often in social sciences, it means a difference in quantity or level. However, among the given options, sense 1 is mathematical, sense 3 is mechanical (gear). Sense 2 is the only non-mathematical/non-mechanical definition. So it must be sense 2.

Thus, the number is 2.


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

Sentence: If there were such <t>evidence</t>, you can be sure you would have heard of it.

Senses:
1. definition=your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief | examples=the evidence that smoking causes lung cancer is very compelling
2. definition=an indication that makes something evident | examples=his trembling was evidence of his fear
3. definition=(law) all the means by which any alleged matter of fact whose truth is investigated at judicial trial is established or disproved

reasoning_content:
We are given a sentence: "If there were such <t>evidence</t>, you can be sure you would have heard of it."

We need to determine which sense of "evidence" (from the provided list) is used. Return only the number.

Senses:
1. your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief | example: the evidence that smoking causes lung cancer is very compelling
2. an indication that makes something evident | example: his trembling was evidence of his fear
3. (law) all the means by which any alleged matter of fact whose truth is investigated at judicial trial is established or disproved

Let's analyze the sentence: "If there were such evidence, you can be sure you would have heard of it."
This implies that if some piece of knowledge or fact existed that would serve as a basis for belief, we would have heard about it. It's referring to "evidence" in the general sense of information or facts that support a conclusion. It's not specifically about a legal context, nor is it about a physical indication like trembling. It's about knowledge or basis for belief. So it aligns with sense 1: "your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief".

Thus, the answer is 1.


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

Sentence: If there were such evidence, you can be <t>sure</t> you would have heard of it.

Senses:
1. definition=having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured | examples=felt certain of success
2. definition=exercising or taking care great enough to bring assurance | examples=be certain to disconnect the iron when you are through
3. definition=certain to occur; destined or inevitable; ; ; - Benjamin Franklin | examples=he was certain to fail
4. definition=physically secure or dependable | examples=a sure footing
5. definition=reliable in operation or effect | examples=a quick and certain remedy
6. definition=(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence | examples=a sure (or trusted) friend
7. definition=infallible or unfailing | examples=a sure (or true) sign of one's commitment
8. definition=certain not to fail | examples=a sure hand on the throttle
9. definition=impossible to doubt or dispute | examples=indisputable (or sure) proof

reasoning_content:
We need to identify which sense of "sure" is used in the sentence: "If there were such evidence, you can be sure you would have heard of it." Then match to the numbered senses provided.

The sentence: "you can be sure you would have heard of it." Here "sure" is used in the phrase "be sure" followed by a clause. It means you can be confident/certain that something is the case. "you can be sure (that) you would have heard of it." This is sense 1: having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured. The example: "felt certain of success". So that's sense 1.

Check other senses: 2 is about exercising care to assure something (be certain to disconnect the iron). In the sentence, it's not "be sure to do something" as a reminder/instruction. It's "you can be sure (that)..." expressing certainty. 3 is certain to occur, destined. Not that. 4 physically secure. No. 5 reliable in operation. No. 6 trustworthy persons. No. 7 infallible sign. No. 8 certain not to fail. No. 9 impossible to doubt. Sense 9: "impossible to doubt or dispute | examples=indisputable (or sure) proof". Could that fit? "you can be sure" means you can be certain, it is indisputable? However, the phrase "you can be sure" typically means you can have confidence, no doubt. Sense 1: "having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured" directly addresses the mental state of the person. "You can be sure" = you can be confident. Sense 9 is about the quality of evidence or proposition being impossible to doubt. "indisputable (or sure) proof" would be like "sure proof". Here "sure" is applied to the person: you can be sure. So sense 1 is the best match.

The instruction says "Return only the number of the correct sense." So answer: 1.


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

Sentence: If we <t>wish</t> to be serious about American education, we know exactly what to do -- and, just as important, what not to do.

Senses:
1. definition=hope for; have a wish | examples=I wish I could go home now
2. definition=prefer or wish to do something | examples=Do you care to try this dish?
3. definition=make or express a wish | examples=I wish that Christmas were over
4. definition=feel or express a desire or hope concerning the future or fortune of
5. definition=order politely; express a wish for
6. definition=invoke upon | examples=wish you a nice evening

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

Sentence: If we <t>wish</t> to be serious about American education, we know exactly what to do -- and, just as important, what not to do.

Senses provided:
1. hope for; have a wish | I wish I could go home now
2. prefer or wish to do something | Do you care to try this dish?
3. make or express a wish | I wish that Christmas were over
4. feel or express a desire or hope concerning the future or fortune of
5. order politely; express a wish for
6. invoke upon | wish you a nice evening

We need to choose the sense that matches "wish to be serious". "wish to do something" means "want to do something" or "desire to do something". Sense 2: "prefer or wish to do something" matches "wish to do something". The example given for sense 2 is "Do you care to try this dish?" which uses "care", but the definition explicitly says "prefer or wish to do something". So it's the one that fits "wish to be". Sense 1 is more about hoping for something contrary to fact (I wish I could...). Sense 3 is about expressing a wish (I wish that...). So 2 is correct.

Answer: 2


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

Sentence: If we wish to be <t>serious</t> about American education, we know exactly what to do -- and, just as important, what not to do.

Senses:
1. definition=concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities | examples=a serious student of history
2. definition=of great consequence | examples=marriage is a serious matter
3. definition=causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm | examples=a dangerous operation
4. definition=appealing to the mind | examples=good music
5. definition=completely lacking in playfulness
6. definition=requiring effort or concentration; complex and not easy to answer or solve | examples=raised serious objections to the proposal

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

Sentence: "If we wish to be <t>serious</t> about American education, we know exactly what to do -- and, just as important, what not to do."

We have 6 senses with definitions and examples. We need to pick the one that best matches the usage.

The phrase is "serious about American education". Meaning: to treat the matter with genuine commitment, not casually; to be earnest, dedicated, focused on important matters rather than frivolous. Let's examine the senses:

1. concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities. Example: a serious student of history. This fits well: "serious about education" means being genuinely committed to it, not treating it trivially.
2. of great consequence. Example: marriage is a serious matter. That could work subtly, but "serious about" indicates an attitude, not just importance of the matter. "Be serious about X" means to treat X with earnestness, which is more sense 1.
3. causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm. No.
4. appealing to the mind. No.
5. completely lacking in playfulness. This is somewhat close but "completely lacking in playfulness" is more about demeanor than attitude towards a topic. Usually sense 5 is for a person's expression or atmosphere. "Serious about education" doesn't mean lacking playfulness; it means being earnest and dedicated, aligning more with sense 1.
6. requiring effort or concentration; complex and not easy to answer or solve. Example: raised serious objections. That's about the nature of the objections (complex, weighty). "Serious about education" doesn't mean education is complex; it means we are serious (dedicated, sincere) about it.

So sense 1 is the best match. I'll return 1.

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

Sentence: If we wish to be serious about <t>American</t> education, we know exactly what to do -- and, just as important, what not to do.

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

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

Sentence: "If we wish to be serious about <t>American</t> education, we know exactly what to do -- and, just as important, what not to do."

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

We need to determine which sense is used. "American education" here refers to education in the United States, not education of the entire continents (North and South America). So sense 1 is correct.


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

Sentence: If we wish to be serious about American <t>education</t>, we know exactly what to do -- and, just as important, what not to do.

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

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

Sentence: "If we wish to be serious about American <t>education</t>, we know exactly what to do -- and, just as important, what not to do."

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

We need to identify which sense is used in the context: "American education". The sentence talks about being serious about American education. This could refer to the system of education in America, which is about the activities of educating, the process, the institutions, etc. Sense 1: "the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill". That seems broad and fits "American education" as the field or system of education. Sense 2 is about knowledge acquired individually. Sense 3 is a gradual process. Sense 4 is the profession of teaching. Sense 5 is upbringing and refinement. Sense 6 is the federal department (Department of Education). The phrase "American education" typically refers to the education system in the United States, not specifically the Department of Education (though it could be, but that would likely be "the Department of Education" or "federal education"). In this context, "American education" means the overall system, activities, and institutions of education in America. So sense 1 is most appropriate.

Let's check: Sense 1 includes "activities that impart knowledge or skill" and example "he received no formal education". Talking about American education as a whole falls under sense 1. Sometimes "education" as a field or system is defined similarly. So I'll select 1.

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

Sentence: If we wish to be serious about American education, we <t>know</t> exactly what to do -- and, just as important, what not to do.

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

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

Sentence: "If we wish to be serious about American education, we <t>know</t> exactly what to do -- and, just as important, what not to do."

We have senses 1 to 11. We need to pick the one that matches the usage of "know" in that sentence.

Let's examine the sentence: "we know exactly what to do" – this is "know how to do something" or "know what to do". Sense 2: "know how to do or perform something | examples=She knows how to knit". The phrase "know what to do" is essentially knowing how to act, which falls under "know how to do or perform something". Sense 2 fits exactly. Sense 1 is about knowing a fact, like "I know that the President lied". Sense 3 is about belief/truth. The sentence "we know exactly what to do" is about capability/know-how, not a fact. So number 2.

Thus, answer: 2.

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

Sentence: If we wish to be serious about American education, we know <t>exactly</t> what to do -- and, just as important, what not to do.

Senses:
1. definition=indicating exactness or preciseness | examples=he was doing precisely (or exactly) what she had told him to do
2. definition=just as it should be | examples=`Precisely, my lord,' he said
3. definition=in a precise manner | examples=she always expressed herself precisely

reasoning_content:
We are asked: "Which numbered sense of 'exactly' ... is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense."

Sentence: "If we wish to be serious about American education, we know <t>exactly</t> what to do -- and, just as important, what not to do."

Senses:
1. indicating exactness or preciseness | example: he was doing precisely (or exactly) what she had told him to do
2. just as it should be | example: `Precisely, my lord,' he said
3. in a precise manner | example: she always expressed herself precisely

We need to choose the sense that matches the usage. In the sentence, "we know exactly what to do" means we know with exactness/preciseness what to do. That's sense 1: indicating exactness or preciseness. The example given is very similar: "he was doing precisely (or exactly) what she had told him to do" -> "doing exactly what she had told him" parallels "know exactly what to do". Sense 2 is an interjection meaning "precisely" as agreement. Sense 3 is an adverb modifying a verb to mean in a precise manner, but here "exactly" modifies "what to do" indicating the accuracy of knowledge, not the manner of doing. So answer is 1.


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

Sentence: If we wish to be serious about American education, we know exactly what to do -- and, <t>just</t> as important, what not to do.

Senses:
1. definition=and nothing more | examples=I was merely asking
2. definition=indicating exactness or preciseness | examples=he was doing precisely (or exactly) what she had told him to do
3. definition=only a moment ago | examples=he has just arrived
4. definition=absolutely | examples=I just can't take it anymore
5. definition=only a very short time before; ; ; ; ; - W.B.Yeats | examples=they could barely hear the speaker
6. definition=exactly at this moment or the moment described | examples=we've just finished painting the walls, so don't touch them

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

Sentence: If we wish to be serious about American education, we know exactly what to do -- and, <t>just</t> as important, what not to do.

Senses:
1. definition=and nothing more | examples=I was merely asking
2. definition=indicating exactness or preciseness | examples=he was doing precisely (or exactly) what she had told him to do
3. definition=only a moment ago | examples=he has just arrived
4. definition=absolutely | examples=I just can't take it anymore
5. definition=only a very short time before; ; ; ; ; - W.B.Yeats | examples=they could barely hear the speaker
6. definition=exactly at this moment or the moment described | examples=we've just finished painting the walls, so don't touch them

The sentence uses "just as important" meaning "equally important" or "exactly as important". The sense here is indicating exactness or preciseness, as in "precisely as important". Thus it matches sense 2: indicating exactness or preciseness, with examples like "he was doing precisely (or exactly) what she had told him to do". So sense 2 is correct.

Return only the number: 2.


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

Sentence: If we wish to be serious about American education, we know exactly what to do -- and, just as <t>important</t>, what not to do.

Senses:
1. definition=of great significance or value | examples=important people
2. definition=important in effect or meaning | examples=a significant change in tax laws
3. definition=of extreme importance; vital to the resolution of a crisis | examples=a crucial moment in his career
4. definition=having authority or ascendancy or influence | examples=an important official
5. definition=having or suggesting a consciousness of high position | examples=recited the decree with an important air

reasoning_content:
We are given a sentence and a list of numbered senses for "important". The task is to identify which sense (only the number) matches the usage in the sentence.

Sentence: "If we wish to be serious about American education, we know exactly what to do -- and, just as <t>important</t>, what not to do."

Senses:
1. of great significance or value (example: important people)
2. important in effect or meaning (example: a significant change in tax laws)
3. of extreme importance; vital to the resolution of a crisis (example: a crucial moment in his career)
4. having authority or ascendancy or influence (example: an important official)
5. having or suggesting a consciousness of high position (example: recited the decree with an important air)

The phrase "just as important" means "equally significant". The context: "we know exactly what to do -- and, just as important, what not to do." This means that knowing what not to do is of equal significance. The sense that fits is "of great significance or value" (sense 1). It does not necessarily imply extreme importance (sense 3), nor authority (4), nor consciousness of high position (5). Sense 2 says "important in effect or meaning" with example "a significant change in tax laws" – that's very close, but "important" here is used more generally as "of great significance or value". Both 1 and 2 are similar; let's look at the definitions. Sense 1: "of great significance or value". Sense 2: "important in effect or meaning". The phrase "just as important" usually means "equally significant". Often, dictionary definitions separate these: "significant" is essentially "important". However, many dictionaries have "important" meaning "of great significance or value". Sense 2 might be a definition for "significant" rather than "important" in a thesaurus-like list. The example is "a significant change in tax laws". The phrase "just as important" is synonymous with "just as significant". Given the example for sense 2 uses "significant", it's plausible that sense 2 matches the meaning "significant in effect or meaning". But the word is "important", not "significant". Sense 1 states "of great significance or value", which aligns perfectly with the general meaning of "important". In the sentence, "just as important" means "just as significant". Both senses 1 and 2 could apply. Let's differentiate: sense 1 is the primary meaning: "important" = having great significance or value. Sense 2 seems to be a specific sub-sense: "important in effect or meaning" (maybe a definition for "significant"). Usually, in WordNet-like sense listings, sense 1 for "important" is "of great significance or value", and sense 2 might be "important in effect or meaning" (which is a synonym for "significant"). The context: knowing what not to do is just as important (significant) as knowing what to do. It doesn't emphasize "effect or meaning" specifically, but rather the importance/significance in general. The simpler, broader sense 1 fits well. The instruction: return only the number. I'll choose 1.


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

Sentence: There are many successful <t>schools</t> scattered throughout this nation, some of them in the poorest of ghettos, and they are all sending us the same message.

Senses:
1. definition=an educational institution | examples=the school was founded in 1900
2. definition=a building where young people receive education | examples=the school was built in 1932
3. definition=the process of being formally educated at a school | examples=what will you do when you finish school?
4. definition=a body of creative artists or writers or thinkers linked by a similar style or by similar teachers | examples=the Venetian school of painting
5. definition=the period of instruction in a school; the time period when school is in session | examples=stay after school
6. definition=an educational institution's faculty and students | examples=the school keeps parents informed
7. definition=a large group of fish | examples=a school of small glittering fish swam by

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

Sentence: "There are many successful <t>schools</t> scattered throughout this nation, some of them in the poorest of ghettos, and they are all sending us the same message."

We need to choose among the given senses (1-7). Let's analyze the sentence: "schools" here likely refers to educational institutions, as they are located in ghettos and are sending a message. It's about multiple schools. The word "scattered" suggests physical locations. Sense 1: an educational institution. Sense 2: a building where young people receive education. The sentence says "scattered throughout this nation, some of them in the poorest of ghettos". This could refer to the institution or the building. But the phrase "successful schools" typically refers to the institution as an organization, not just the physical building. The building sense is more about the physical structure. Also, "they are all sending us the same message" implies the institution (its people, results, etc.) rather than just the building. So sense 1 is the most fitting. Let's check others: 3 is process, 4 is artistic movement, 5 is time period, 6 is faculty and students, 7 is fish. Clearly not 3,4,5,7. Between 1 and 2: "schools" as institutions can be "scattered" (meaning located in various places), and they can be "successful" and "sending a message". The building sense is too concrete; usually we talk about a school's success in terms of the institution, not the building. So sense 1 is correct.

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

Sentence: There are many successful schools <t>scattered</t> throughout this nation, some of them in the poorest of ghettos, and they are all sending us the same message.

Senses:
1. definition=occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space | examples=scattered showers
2. definition=lacking orderly continuity | examples=a confused set of instructions

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

Sentence: "There are many successful schools <t>scattered</t> throughout this nation, some of them in the poorest of ghettos, and they are all sending us the same message."

Senses:
1. definition=occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space | examples=scattered showers
2. definition=lacking orderly continuity | examples=a confused set of instructions

We need to choose sense 1 or 2.

In the sentence, "scattered throughout this nation" means the schools are distributed across the nation, likely in various locations, not necessarily contiguous. This matches sense 1: "occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in space". "Scattered showers" is the example. Sense 2 is about lacking orderly continuity (like a confused set of instructions), which doesn't fit physical distribution of schools.

Thus, the correct sense is 1.


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

Sentence: There are many successful schools scattered throughout this nation, some of them in the <t>poorest</t> of ghettos, and they are all sending us the same message.

Senses:
1. definition=deserving or inciting pity; ; ; - Galsworthy | examples=a hapless victim
2. definition=having little money or few possessions | examples=deplored the gap between rich and poor countries
3. definition=characterized by or indicating poverty | examples=the country had a poor economy
4. definition=lacking in specific resources, qualities or substances | examples=a poor land
5. definition=not sufficient to meet a need | examples=an inadequate income
6. definition=unsatisfactory | examples=a poor light for reading

reasoning_content:
We need to determine which sense of "poor" is used in the phrase "the poorest of ghettos." Let's analyze the sentence: "There are many successful schools scattered throughout this nation, some of them in the poorest of ghettos, and they are all sending us the same message."

The phrase "poorest of ghettos" means the most impoverished ghettos, i.e., ghettos characterized by poverty. The word "poor" here describes the ghetto (a place/district) as impoverished or characterized by poverty. Let's check the senses:

1. deserving or inciting pity (e.g., "a hapless victim") – Not about pity here, it's about economic condition.
2. having little money or few possessions (e.g., "deplored the gap between rich and poor countries") – This applies to people or countries, but here it's describing "ghettos" which are places. It might be a metonymy, but sense 3 explicitly mentions "characterized by or indicating poverty" with example "the country had a poor economy", which fits "poorest of ghettos" – the ghetto is characterized by poverty.
3. characterized by or indicating poverty – This directly fits: a poor economy, poor neighborhood/ghetto.
4. lacking in specific resources, qualities or substances (e.g., "a poor land") – could also fit, but "poor land" means lacking nutrients, etc. Sense 3 is more general for poverty-stricken areas.
5. not sufficient to meet a need (e.g., "an inadequate income") – Not about meeting a need.
6. unsatisfactory (e.g., "a poor light for reading") – Not about quality, it's about poverty.

Let's look closely: "poorest of ghettos" – a ghetto is a part of a city, especially a slum area, occupied by a minority group. "Poorest" here means characterized by poverty (the residents have little money, but the adjective modifies the place). Sense 2 is "having little money or few possessions" – typically applied to people (poor people) or entities like countries (rich and poor countries). Can it apply to a ghetto? A ghetto doesn't possess money; it's characterized by poverty. So sense 3 "characterized by or indicating poverty" is more appropriate. Example for sense 3: "the country had a poor economy" – similarly "the poorest ghettos" are ghettos characterized by poverty. Sense 4 "lacking in specific resources" could work, but sense 3 is more directly about poverty. The senses are distinct, and sense 3 fits perfectly. Sense 2 is for possessors of money; a ghetto isn't a possessor, it's a place. So I'll select 3.

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

Sentence: There are many successful schools scattered throughout this nation, some of them in the poorest of ghettos, and they are all sending us the <t>same</t> message.

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

reasoning_content:
We are given a sentence: "There are many successful schools scattered throughout this nation, some of them in the poorest of ghettos, and they are all sending us the <t>same</t> message." We need to determine which numbered sense of "same" (from the provided list) is used.

Senses provided:
1. same in identity (e.g., the same man I saw yesterday)
2. closely similar or comparable in kind or quality or quantity or degree (e.g., curtains the same color as the walls)
3. equal in amount or value (e.g., like amounts)
4. unchanged in character or nature (e.g., the village stayed the same)

Now, analyze the sentence. "They are all sending us the same message." Here, "the same message" means that the message being sent by each school is identical in content or meaning, not just similar in kind or quality. It's about identity of the message: they are sending us one identical message (or the identical message content). Although different schools are sending it, the message itself is the same one. That aligns with sense 1: "same in identity". It's not just similar (sense 2), nor equal in amount (sense 3), nor unchanged (sense 4). So the correct sense is 1.


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

Sentence: Conversely, there are the <t>majority</t> of unsuccessful schools, and we know which efforts at educational reform are doomed beforehand.

Senses:
1. definition=the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part | examples=the majority of his customers prefer it
2. definition=(elections) more than half of the votes
3. definition=the age at which persons are considered competent to manage their own affairs

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

Sentence: "Conversely, there are the <t>majority</t> of unsuccessful schools, and we know which efforts at educational reform are doomed beforehand."

Senses:
1. definition=the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part | examples=the majority of his customers prefer it
2. definition=(elections) more than half of the votes
3. definition=the age at which persons are considered competent to manage their own affairs

We need to pick the sense that corresponds to the usage in the sentence. The phrase is "the majority of unsuccessful schools". This is talking about a larger part of a set of schools: the unsuccessful ones are the majority. It is about the greater number of a group, not about elections or age of majority. So it matches sense 1.

Thus, the answer is 1.


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

Sentence: Conversely, there are the majority of unsuccessful <t>schools</t>, and we know which efforts at educational reform are doomed beforehand.

Senses:
1. definition=an educational institution | examples=the school was founded in 1900
2. definition=a building where young people receive education | examples=the school was built in 1932
3. definition=the process of being formally educated at a school | examples=what will you do when you finish school?
4. definition=a body of creative artists or writers or thinkers linked by a similar style or by similar teachers | examples=the Venetian school of painting
5. definition=the period of instruction in a school; the time period when school is in session | examples=stay after school
6. definition=an educational institution's faculty and students | examples=the school keeps parents informed
7. definition=a large group of fish | examples=a school of small glittering fish swam by

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

Sentence: "Conversely, there are the majority of unsuccessful <t>schools</t>, and we know which efforts at educational reform are doomed beforehand."

Senses:
1. an educational institution
2. a building where young people receive education
3. the process of being formally educated at a school
4. a body of creative artists or writers or thinkers linked by similar style or teachers
5. the period of instruction in a school; time period
6. an educational institution's faculty and students
7. a large group of fish

In the sentence, "unsuccessful schools" refers to educational institutions that are not successful. They are talking about schools as institutions. The word "schools" here refers to the entity, the institution itself, not the building, process, period, faculty/students, art movement, or fish. So sense 1 is the best match.

Sense 1: definition=an educational institution | examples=the school was founded in 1900.
Sense 6: faculty and students. But sentence says "unsuccessful schools", which implies the whole institution is unsuccessful, not just the faculty and students. Typically we refer to "schools" as institutions in context of educational reform.

Thus answer is 1.