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

Sentence: But they need not be to do their <t>jobs</t> well.

Senses:
1. definition=the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money | examples=he's not in my line of business
2. definition=a specific piece of work required to be done as a duty or for a specific fee | examples=estimates of the city's loss on that job ranged as high as a million dollars
3. definition=a workplace; as in the expression | examples=on the job
4. definition=an object worked on; a result produced by working | examples=he held the job in his left hand and worked on it with his right
5. definition=the responsibility to do something | examples=it is their job to print the truth
6. definition=the performance of a piece of work | examples=she did an outstanding job as Ophelia
7. definition=a damaging piece of work | examples=dry rot did the job of destroying the barn
8. definition=a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved | examples=she and her husband are having problems
9. definition=a Jewish hero in the Old Testament who maintained his faith in God in spite of afflictions that tested him
10. definition=any long-suffering person who withstands affliction without despairing
11. definition=(computer science) a program application that may consist of several steps but is a single logical unit
12. definition=a book in the Old Testament containing Job's pleas to God about his afflictions and God's reply
13. definition=a crime (especially a robbery) | examples=the gang pulled off a bank job in St. Louis

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

Sentence: "But they need not be to do their <t>jobs</t> well."

We need to figure out the meaning of "jobs" in this context.

The sentence is somewhat elliptical. "But they need not be to do their jobs well." It seems like "they need not be [something] to do their jobs well." For example, "they need not be experts to do their jobs well." Without the full context, we can infer that "jobs" refers to their roles, duties, or work. The phrase "do their jobs" is a common expression meaning to perform their duties or tasks.

Let's examine the senses:

1. the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money (career/profession)
2. a specific piece of work required to be done as a duty or for a specific fee
3. a workplace; as in the expression "on the job"
4. an object worked on; a result produced by working
5. the responsibility to do something
6. the performance of a piece of work
7. a damaging piece of work
8. a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
9. a Jewish hero...
10. any long-suffering person...
11. (computer science) a program application...
12. a book in the Old Testament...
13. a crime (especially a robbery)

In "do their jobs well", "jobs" typically refers to the tasks or duties they are supposed to perform. Sense 5 is "the responsibility to do something" with example "it is their job to print the truth". That fits well: "do their jobs" means fulfill their responsibilities. Sense 2 is "a specific piece of work required to be done as a duty or for a specific fee". Sense 1 is "principal activity... to earn money". Both 1 and 2 could also be plausible in many contexts, but the phrase "do their jobs" often implies the duties/responsibilities attached to their role. Let's see the examples given for each sense:

1. "he's not in my line of business"
2. "estimates of the city's loss on that job ranged..."
3. "on the job"
4. "he held the job in his left hand..."
5. "it is their job to print the truth"
6. "she did an outstanding job as Ophelia" (this is a performance, "did a job")
7. "dry rot did the job of destroying the barn"
8. "she and her husband are having problems"
9-13 are clearly not it.

Now, "do their jobs well": if someone does their job well, they are performing their duties/responsibilities well. "It is their job to print the truth" -> doing that job well would be printing the truth well. That aligns with sense 5: "the responsibility to do something". Sense 2 is "a specific piece of work required to be done as a duty or for a specific fee". Sense 1 is the profession. "Do their jobs" often refers to their professional roles (sense 1), but sense 5 is more abstract: responsibility. But the phrase "do their jobs" is a specific idiom? Let's see. In many dictionaries, "do one's job" falls under "a task or responsibility". For example, "It's your job to clean the dishes." That is sense 5: responsibility to do something. The example "it is their job to print the truth" exactly matches this usage. So sense 5 is the most precise.

Let's double-check sense 6: "the performance of a piece of work" - "she did an outstanding job as Ophelia". That's a different construction: "did a job" vs "do their jobs". Here it's "do their jobs", plural, referring to their assigned tasks/duties. It's not "did a job" meaning performance. So sense 5 seems correct.

Thus the answer should be 5


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

Sentence: But they need not be to do their jobs <t>well</t>.

Senses:
1. definition=(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (`good' is a nonstandard dialectal variant for `well') | examples=the children behaved well
2. definition=thoroughly or completely; fully; often used as a combining form; ; ; ; ; , | examples=The problem is well understood
3. definition=indicating high probability; in all likelihood | examples=I might well do it
4. definition=(used for emphasis or as an intensifier) entirely or fully | examples=a book well worth reading
5. definition=to a suitable or appropriate extent or degree | examples=the project was well underway
6. definition=favorably; with approval | examples=their neighbors spoke well of them
7. definition=to a great extent or degree | examples=I'm afraid the film was well over budget
8. definition=with great or especially intimate knowledge | examples=we knew them well
9. definition=with prudence or propriety | examples=You would do well to say nothing more
10. definition=with skill or in a pleasing manner | examples=she dances well
11. definition=in a manner affording benefit or advantage | examples=she married well
12. definition=in financial comfort | examples=They live well
13. definition=without unusual distress or resentment; with good humor | examples=took the joke well

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

Sentence: But they need not be to do their jobs <t>well</t>."

The sentence is: "But they need not be to do their jobs well."

We need to interpret the context. The phrase "they need not be to do their jobs well" seems like an ellipsis. Probably something like: "But they need not be [something] to do their jobs well." It means they don't need to possess some quality in order to do their jobs well. The word "well" modifies "do their jobs". So "do their jobs well" means perform their jobs in a good or satisfactory manner. That matches sense 1: "in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard". Example: the children behaved well. "do their jobs well" = perform their jobs satisfactorily.

Let's check other senses. Sense 10 is "with skill or in a pleasing manner" (she dances well). That could also apply, but "do their jobs well" generally means performing well, in a good manner. Sense 1 is more general and directly includes "in a good or proper or satisfactory manner". Sense 10 is more specific to skill or pleasing manner. Often, "do a job well" aligns with sense 1. The example in sense 1 is "the children behaved well", which is analogous. I'd go with 1.

Thus the answer is 1.

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

Sentence: Yes, we all can <t>remember</t> one or two truly inspiring teachers from our school days.

Senses:
1. definition=recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection | examples=I can't remember saying any such thing
2. definition=keep in mind for attention or consideration | examples=Remember the Alamo
3. definition=recapture the past; indulge in memories | examples=he remembered how he used to pick flowers
4. definition=show appreciation to | examples=He remembered her in his will
5. definition=mention favorably, as in prayer | examples=remember me in your prayers
6. definition=mention as by way of greeting or to indicate friendship | examples=Remember me to your wife
7. definition=exercise, or have the power of, memory | examples=After the shelling, many people lost the ability to remember
8. definition=call to remembrance; keep alive the memory of someone or something, as in a ceremony | examples=We remembered the 50th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz

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

Sentence: Yes, we all can <t>remember</t> one or two truly inspiring teachers from our school days."

Senses: [list...]

We need to identify which definition matches the usage in the sentence.
The sentence says: "we all can remember one or two truly inspiring teachers from our school days."
This means we can recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection of those teachers. It's about recalling past experiences.
Looking at the senses:
1. recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection | example: I can't remember saying any such thing. -> Fits perfectly.
2. keep in mind for attention or consideration -> Not this.
3. recapture the past; indulge in memories -> Not exactly; it's just recalling, not necessarily indulging.
4. show appreciation to -> No.
5. mention favorably, as in prayer -> No.
6. mention as by way of greeting -> No.
7. exercise, or have the power of, memory -> This is about the general ability, but the sentence is about recalling specific teachers, so it's using sense 1.
8. call to remembrance; keep alive the memory -> no.

Thus, sense 1 is correct.

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

Sentence: Yes, we all can remember one or two <t>truly</t> inspiring teachers from our school days.

Senses:
1. definition=in accordance with truth or fact or reality | examples=she was now truly American
2. definition=by right | examples=baseball rightfully is the nation's pastime
3. definition=with sincerity; without pretense | examples=she praised him sincerely for his victory
4. definition=in fact (used as intensifiers or sentence modifiers) | examples=in truth, moral decay hastened the decline of the Roman Empire

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

Sentence: "Yes, we all can remember one or two <t>truly</t> inspiring teachers from our school days."

Senses:
1. definition=in accordance with truth or fact or reality | examples=she was now truly American
2. definition=by right | examples=baseball rightfully is the nation's pastime
3. definition=with sincerity; without pretense | examples=she praised him sincerely for his victory
4. definition=in fact (used as intensifiers or sentence modifiers) | examples=in truth, moral decay hastened the decline of the Roman Empire

We need to select which sense fits "truly" in the sentence. "Truly inspiring teachers" means teachers who are genuinely, really inspiring. The word "truly" here is an intensifier modifying "inspiring", meaning "really, genuinely". Sense 4 says: "in fact (used as intensifiers or sentence modifiers)". The example given is "in truth, moral decay hastened the decline..." but it says "used as intensifiers or sentence modifiers". "Truly" in the sentence is an intensifier (truly inspiring). Sense 1 is "in accordance with truth", which is more about factual correctness, like "she is truly American". But the usage "truly inspiring" is an intensifier, similar to "really inspiring". Sense 4 explicitly says "in fact (used as intensifiers...)". Even though the example for sense 4 is a sentence modifier, the definition includes "intensifiers". "Truly inspiring" uses "truly" as an intensifier. Sense 3 is "with sincerity", but teachers aren't being sincere; teachers are inspiring. Sense 2 is "by right". Thus, sense 4 is the best match.

Check: Often in linguistic resources, "truly" as an intensifier is a separate sense. So answer is 4.

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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: Yes, we all can remember one or two truly inspiring <t>teachers</t> from our school days.

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

reasoning_content:
We are given a sentence with the word "teachers" and two possible senses. We need to determine which sense is used.

Sentence: "Yes, we all can remember one or two truly inspiring <t>teachers</t> from our school days."

Sense 1: a person whose occupation is teaching
Sense 2: a personified abstraction that teaches (example: books were his teachers)

In the sentence, "teachers from our school days" clearly refers to actual people who were teachers by occupation. 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: But our <t>education</t> proceeded at the hands of those others, who were merely competent and conscientious.

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 to identify which numbered sense of "education" is used in the given sentence. The senses are provided with definitions and examples. We must return only the number.

Sentence: "But our education proceeded at the hands of those others, who were merely competent and conscientious."

Let's analyze the sentence. "Education" is something that "proceeded at the hands of those others", meaning the process of their education was carried out by others. It refers to the process of being educated, the activities of educating or the process of acquiring knowledge.

Sense 1: "the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill" - example: "he received no formal education". The sentence describes a process ("proceeded"), so this fits well. The education is the ongoing process conducted by the teachers/others.

Sense 2: "knowledge acquired by learning and instruction" - example: "it was clear that he had a very broad education". This refers to the body of knowledge one possesses. The sentence says "our education proceeded", which suggests a process, not a static body of knowledge.

Sense 3: "the gradual process of acquiring knowledge" - example: "education is a preparation for life". This also fits the idea of a process. Let's compare Sense 1 and Sense 3. Sense 1 emphasizes the activities of educating/instructing. Sense 3 emphasizes the gradual process of acquiring knowledge. The phrase "proceeded at the hands of those others" suggests the activities done by the teachers (the educating), but it could also be the process of acquiring knowledge from the student's perspective. However, "proceeded" often aligns with a process. But wait: "education proceeded at the hands of..." means the education was conducted by them. "Activities of educating" matches "at the hands of". The teachers are doing the educating. Sense 1 might be the best match.

Let's check other senses:
4: profession of teaching - no, it's not talking about the profession.
5: result of good upbringing - no.
6: US federal department - no.

Between 1 and 3: Sentence says "our education proceeded at the hands of those others". The phrase "at the hands of" implies being subjected to their teaching, so the activities of educating. Sense 3 is more about the learner's internal process. Sense 1 is the activity of instructing. In many contexts, "education" as a process can be either, but the example "he received no formal education" aligns with the activity sense. "Our education proceeded" means the instruction went on. I'll go with 1.


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

Sentence: But our education <t>proceeded</t> at the hands of those others, who were merely competent and conscientious.

Senses:
1. definition=continue talking;  he continued, | examples=I know it's hard,
2. definition=move ahead; travel onward in time or space | examples=We proceeded towards Washington
3. definition=follow a procedure or take a course | examples=We should go farther in this matter
4. definition=follow a certain course | examples=The inauguration went well
5. definition=continue a certain state, condition, or activity | examples=Keep on working!

reasoning_content:
We are given a sentence: "But our education <t>proceeded</t> at the hands of those others, who were merely competent and conscientious."

We need to determine which sense of "proceed" (marked with <t></t>) is used. The options are:

1. continue talking; he continued, | examples=I know it's hard,
2. move ahead; travel onward in time or space | examples=We proceeded towards Washington
3. follow a procedure or take a course | examples=We should go farther in this matter
4. follow a certain course | examples=The inauguration went well
5. continue a certain state, condition, or activity | examples=Keep on working!

We need to analyze the sentence: "But our education proceeded at the hands of those others, who were merely competent and conscientious."

The word "proceeded" here means "took place" or "was carried on" or "continued". Education is an ongoing process. The phrase "at the hands of" means "by the actions of". So education proceeded, meaning it continued or went on. It doesn't mean "continue talking" (sense 1), it doesn't mean physical movement (sense 2). It might mean "follow a certain course" (sense 4) or "continue a certain state, condition, or activity" (sense 5). Let's examine the definitions carefully.

Sense 3: follow a procedure or take a course | examples=We should go farther in this matter. This sounds like "proceed" in a procedural sense.

Sense 4: follow a certain course | examples=The inauguration went well. This is about events going on, taking place, following a course.

Sense 5: continue a certain state, condition, or activity | examples=Keep on working! This means to continue doing something.

In the sentence, "our education proceeded" means our education continued, went on, took place. The sense that best fits is "follow a certain course" (sense 4) because it describes an event or process unfolding. Or sense 5: "continue a certain state, condition, or activity". Education is an activity. "Proceeded" here is intransitive, meaning it went on, it was carried on. Compare: "The meeting proceeded." "Education proceeded."

Often, WordNet senses:
- Sense 1: "continue talking" (specific use with speech)
- Sense 2: "move ahead; travel onward in time or space"
- Sense 3: "follow a procedure or take a course" (like proceed with a plan)
- Sense 4: "follow a certain course" (like events proceeding, "The inauguration went well" is an example of something happening)
- Sense 5: "continue a certain state, condition, or activity" (like keep on working, continue an activity)

In the example sentence: "But our education proceeded at the hands of those others..." This means education went on, was conducted, took place. It is not about physically moving, nor about continuing talking, nor about following a specific procedure (like a legal proceeding). "Follow a certain course" fits well: events proceed. "Continue a certain state, condition, or activity" also fits: education was an activity that continued. Let's check the example for sense 5: "Keep on working!" That implies continuing an activity, often with an agent actively continuing it. Here, education proceeded "at the hands of others" meaning it was carried on by them. It's more like the process continued.

Sense 4 example: "The inauguration went well" — this is an event proceeding. Education is an event/process. So sense 4 is probably the best match. "Proceed" in the context of an event or process taking place over time is sense 4. Sense 3 is about following a procedure (like "We should go farther in this matter" meaning proceed with a matter). Sense 5 is about continuing a state/condition/activity, often with the implication of persistence. "Education proceeded" could be seen as "education continued".

Let's see the exact WordNet definitions:
1. (verb) continue talking; "I know it's hard," he continued, "but there is no choice"; "carry on--pretend we are not in the room"
2. (verb) move ahead; travel onward in time or space; "We proceeded towards Washington"; "She continued in the direction of the hills"; "We are moving ahead in time now"
3. (verb) follow a procedure or take a course; "We should go farther in this matter"; "She went through a lot of trouble"; "go about the world in a certain manner"; "Messages must go through diplomatic channels"
4. (verb) follow a certain course; "The inauguration went well"; "how did your interview go?"; "The meeting went well"
5. (verb) continue a certain state, condition, or activity; "Keep on working!"; "We continued to work into the night"; "The student continued to disrupt the class"; "These people carry on despite the circumstances"

In the sentence: "But our education proceeded at the hands of those others..." Education is not talking, not physically moving, not following a specific procedure (sense 3 is about going about something in a certain manner). Sense 4 is about an event going a certain way. Sense 5 is about an activity continuing. Both could fit, but "proceeded" here is synonymous with "went on" or "took place". The example "The inauguration went well" matches "The meeting proceeded smoothly". "Education proceeded" means "Education went on". I think sense 4 is the intended one in many dictionary contexts for events. However, let's check if there's a nuance: "at the hands of" means it was conducted by them. It might also be sense 5 if we think of it as "continued". But the word is "proceeded" (past tense of proceed), not "continued" per se.

Searching my memory: In some vocabulary exercises, "proceed" in the sense of "happen, go on" is sense 4. For instance, "The trial proceeded" = sense 4. "Our education proceeded" = sense 4. I'll go with 4.

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

Sentence: But our education proceeded at the hands of those others, who were merely <t>competent</t> and conscientious.

Senses:
1. definition=properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient | examples=a competent typist
2. definition=adequate for the purpose | examples=a competent performance
3. definition=legally qualified or sufficient | examples=a competent court

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

Sentence: "But our education proceeded at the hands of those others, who were merely <t>competent</t> and conscientious."

Senses:
1. properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient | example: a competent typist
2. adequate for the purpose | example: a competent performance
3. legally qualified or sufficient | example: a competent court

We need to interpret "competent" in context. The sentence says: "merely competent and conscientious." "Merely" suggests just adequate, not outstanding. "Competent" here likely means adequate, sufficient to perform the job but not excellent. Sense 2: "adequate for the purpose" fits well. Sense 1 is more about being qualified or capable (a competent typist is someone who can type well). But "merely competent" often means just meeting the minimum requirements, i.e., adequate. In many dictionaries, "competent" in this sense means "adequate but not outstanding". So sense 2 seems the best match. The sentence doesn't refer to legal qualifications. So answer: 2.

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

Sentence: In this <t>sense</t>, a teacher can be compared to one's family doctor.

Senses:
1. definition=a general conscious awareness | examples=a sense of security
2. definition=the meaning of a word or expression; the way in which a word or expression or situation can be interpreted | examples=the dictionary gave several senses for the word
3. definition=the faculty through which the external world is apprehended | examples=in the dark he had to depend on touch and on his senses of smell and hearing
4. definition=sound practical judgment | examples=Common sense is not so common
5. definition=a natural appreciation or ability | examples=a keen musical sense

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

Sentence: In this <t>sense</t>, a teacher can be compared to one's family doctor.

Senses:
1. definition=a general conscious awareness | examples=a sense of security
2. definition=the meaning of a word or expression; the way in which a word or expression or situation can be interpreted | examples=the dictionary gave several senses for the word
3. definition=the faculty through which the external world is apprehended | examples=in the dark he had to depend on touch and on his senses of smell and hearing
4. definition=sound practical judgment | examples=Common sense is not so common
5. definition=a natural appreciation or ability | examples=a keen musical sense

We need to output just the number."

The phrase "In this sense" typically means "in this particular interpretation or meaning". Looking at the options, sense 2 fits perfectly: "the meaning of a word or expression; the way in which a word or expression or situation can be interpreted". So 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: In this sense, a <t>teacher</t> can be compared to one's family doctor.

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

reasoning_content:
We need to determine which sense of "teacher" is used in the given sentence: "In this sense, a teacher can be compared to one's family doctor."

Senses:
1. a person whose occupation is teaching
2. a personified abstraction that teaches; example: books were his teachers

Let's analyze the sentence. "In this sense, a teacher can be compared to one's family doctor." The phrase "In this sense" suggests a particular, perhaps metaphorical or extended sense of the word "teacher." Comparing a teacher to a family doctor: a family doctor knows you personally over time, provides care, etc. This might be comparing the role of a teacher in a broader, perhaps more nurturing or long-term guiding sense, rather than just someone whose job is teaching. It could be sense 2, a personified abstraction that teaches? Wait, sense 2 says "a personified abstraction that teaches" with example "books were his teachers." That's highly metaphorical. In the given sentence, "a teacher" is being compared to a family doctor. Is it talking about a person whose occupation is teaching, but emphasizing a particular "sense" of that role? Or is it a personified abstraction? "In this sense, a teacher..." This phrasing often appears when discussing a broader or metaphorical concept of a teacher. For example, "In this sense, a teacher is more of a mentor." Or it could just be sense 1. The word "teacher" is not explicitly used as an abstraction like "experience is a good teacher." It says "a teacher can be compared to one's family doctor." That still sounds like a person, not an abstraction. The phrase "In this sense" may just mean "under this interpretation/way of looking at it." I think it's still sense 1, a person whose occupation is teaching, but considered in a particular light. However, sense 2 is specifically "a personified abstraction that teaches" – that's very specific. If the sentence were "Books were his teachers," that's sense 2. Here, "a teacher" compared to a family doctor... family doctor is a person. So it's likely a person. Thus, sense 1.

But let's think: could "teacher" here be an abstraction? "In this sense, a teacher can be compared to one's family doctor." It sounds like it might be from an essay discussing the role of a teacher, perhaps saying a teacher is like a family doctor in some metaphorical sense. But it's still referring to the profession. The phrase "In this sense" indicates a specific interpretation of the word, but that doesn't automatically make it an abstraction. Sense 2 is "a personified abstraction that teaches". An abstraction is something like "experience" or "necessity". "A teacher" with article "a" can be a person. "A teacher" as an abstraction would be odd with the comparison to "one's family doctor", which is a person. So I'll go with sense 1.


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

Sentence: In this sense, a teacher can be <t>compared</t> to one's family doctor.

Senses:
1. definition=examine and note the similarities or differences of | examples=John compared his haircut to his friend's
2. definition=be comparable | examples=This car does not compare with our line of Mercedes
3. definition=consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogous | examples=We can compare the Han dynasty to the Romans
4. definition=to form the comparative or superlative form on an adjective or adverb

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

Sentence: "In this sense, a teacher can be <t>compared</t> to one's family doctor."

Senses given:
1. examine and note the similarities or differences of. Examples: John compared his haircut to his friend's
2. be comparable. Examples: This car does not compare with our line of Mercedes
3. consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogous. Examples: We can compare the Han dynasty to the Romans
4. to form the comparative or superlative form on an adjective or adverb

Now analyze the sentence: "In this sense, a teacher can be compared to one's family doctor." The structure is "can be compared to", passive voice of "compare X to Y". The meaning here is that one can consider or describe a teacher as similar or analogous to a family doctor. It's not about examining similarities and differences (sense 1), it's about likening them. Sense 3 is exactly "consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogous", and its example "We can compare the Han dynasty to the Romans" matches the pattern "compare A to B" in the sense of likening. Sense 1 is about examining both similarities and differences, usually with "compare with" or "compare to" but focusing on the act of comparison for evaluation, not simply equating. The sentence "In this sense, a teacher can be compared to one's family doctor" means "In this sense, a teacher is like a family doctor." That's sense 3. Sense 2 is intransitive "does not compare with", meaning "be comparable" in terms of quality. Not that. So answer is 3.

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

Sentence: In this sense, a teacher can be compared to <t>one</t>'s family doctor.

Senses:
1. definition=the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number | examples=he has the one but will need a two and three to go with it
2. definition=a single person or thing | examples=he is the best one

reasoning_content:
We are given a sentence: "In this sense, a teacher can be compared to <t>one</t>'s family doctor." The word "one" is marked. We have two numbered senses. Sense 1: "the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number" with example: "he has the one but will need a two and three to go with it". Sense 2: "a single person or thing" with example: "he is the best one". We need to determine which numbered sense of "one" is used and return only the number.

In the sentence, "one's" is a possessive form of the indefinite pronoun "one", meaning "a person" or "an individual". It refers to a person in general. That fits with "a single person or thing", as it's used impersonally. The sense 1 is about the numeral. So the correct sense is 2.

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

Sentence: If he were <t>brilliant</t>, he probably would not be a family doctor in the first place.

Senses:
1. definition=of surpassing excellence | examples=a brilliant performance
2. definition=having or marked by unusual and impressive intelligence | examples=some men dislike brainy women
3. definition=characterized by grandeur | examples=the brilliant court life at Versailles
4. definition=having striking color | examples=bright dress
5. definition=full of light; shining intensely | examples=a brilliant star
6. definition=clear and sharp and ringing | examples=the bright sound of the trumpet section

reasoning_content:
We are given the sentence: "If he were brilliant, he probably would not be a family doctor in the first place." We need to determine which sense of "brilliant" is used, choosing from the numbered list.

Let's look at the senses:
1. of surpassing excellence (e.g., a brilliant performance)
2. having or marked by unusual and impressive intelligence (e.g., some men dislike brainy women)
3. characterized by grandeur (e.g., the brilliant court life at Versailles)
4. having striking color (e.g., bright dress)
5. full of light; shining intensely (e.g., a brilliant star)
6. clear and sharp and ringing (e.g., the bright sound of the trumpet section)

The context: "If he were brilliant, he probably would not be a family doctor in the first place." This implies that if he were exceptionally intelligent, he would be in a more prestigious or demanding profession than a family doctor. The word "brilliant" here refers to intelligence. Sense 2 is "having or marked by unusual and impressive intelligence". That fits perfectly.

Thus, the answer is 2.


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

Sentence: If he were brilliant, he <t>probably</t> would not be a family doctor in the first place.

Senses:
1. definition=with considerable certainty; without much doubt | examples=He is probably out of the country
2. definition=easy to believe on the basis of available evidence | examples=he talked plausibly before the committee

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

Sentence: If he were brilliant, he <t>probably</t> would not be a family doctor in the first place.

Senses:
1. definition=with considerable certainty; without much doubt | examples=He is probably out of the country
2. definition=easy to believe on the basis of available evidence | examples=he talked plausibly before the committee

We need to map the usage of "probably" in the given sentence to one of these senses.

The sentence: "If he were brilliant, he probably would not be a family doctor in the first place." This is a conditional (subjunctive) expressing a counterfactual or hypothetical. The word "probably" here indicates likelihood or high probability. It means "it is likely that he would not be a family doctor". So it's about certainty, not about plausibility of an argument. Sense 1: "with considerable certainty; without much doubt". Sense 2: "easy to believe on the basis of available evidence" (synonym: plausibly). The example "he talked plausibly before the committee" suggests that sense 2 is an adverbial use meaning "in a plausible manner", which is less common. In the sentence, "probably" is not describing the manner of talking, but the likelihood of the situation. So it's sense 1.

Thus, answer: 1.


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

Sentence: If he is <t>competent</t> and conscientious, he serves us well.

Senses:
1. definition=properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient | examples=a competent typist
2. definition=adequate for the purpose | examples=a competent performance
3. definition=legally qualified or sufficient | examples=a competent court

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

Sentence: "If he is competent and conscientious, he serves us well."

Senses provided:
1. properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient | example: a competent typist
2. adequate for the purpose | example: a competent performance
3. legally qualified or sufficient | example: a competent court

We need to interpret "competent" in the given sentence. The sentence is about a person ("he"). The senses:
- Sense 1: about a person's capabilities: "properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient", example "a competent typist". This fits a person.
- Sense 2: "adequate for the purpose", example "a competent performance" (more about a thing/performance being adequate, not typically a person's overall character). It could be argued that "he is competent" means "he is adequate for the purpose", but sense 1 explicitly includes "capable" which is directly about a person.
- Sense 3: "legally qualified or sufficient", example "a competent court". Not relevant here.

The sentence "If he is competent and conscientious, he serves us well" is about a person who is competent. Typically, "competent" describing a person means sufficiently qualified or capable. Sense 1 matches perfectly.

Thus, the answer is 1.

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

Sentence: If he is competent and conscientious, he <t>serves</t> us well.

Senses:
1. definition=serve a purpose, role, or function | examples=The tree stump serves as a table
2. definition=do duty or hold offices; serve in a specific function | examples=He served as head of the department for three years
3. definition=contribute or conduce to | examples=The scandal served to increase his popularity
4. definition=be used by; as of a utility | examples=The sewage plant served the neighboring communities
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=provide (usually but not necessarily food) | examples=We serve meals for the homeless
7. definition=devote (part of) one's life or efforts to, as of countries, institutions, or ideas | examples=She served the art of music
8. definition=promote, benefit, or be useful or beneficial to | examples=Art serves commerce
9. definition=spend time in prison or in a labor camp | examples=He did six years for embezzlement
10. definition=work for or be a servant to | examples=May I serve you?
11. definition=deliver a warrant or summons to someone | examples=He was processed by the sheriff
12. definition=be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity | examples=A few words would answer
13. definition=do military service | examples=She served in Vietnam
14. definition=mate with | examples=male animals serve the females for breeding purposes
15. definition=put the ball into play | examples=It was Agassi's turn to serve

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

Sentence: If he is competent and conscientious, he <t>serves</t> us well.

We need to pick the numbered sense from the list that best matches the usage.

The phrase "serves us well" means to be useful or beneficial to us. The sense "promote, benefit, or be useful or beneficial to" is listed as sense 8: "promote, benefit, or be useful or beneficial to | examples=Art serves commerce". This matches exactly.

Let's double-check other senses:
1. serve a purpose, role, or function - "serves as" - not exactly "serves us well".
2. do duty or hold offices - not.
3. contribute or conduce to - "served to increase" - not.
4. be used by; as of a utility - "sewage plant served the communities" - somewhat, but "serves us well" is about being useful/beneficial, not just being used.
5. help with food - no.
6. provide food - no.
7. devote life - no.
8. promote, benefit, or be useful or beneficial to - "Art serves commerce" -> "he serves us well" means he benefits us, is useful to us. This is the best match.
9-15 are clearly not.

Thus, answer is 8.


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

Sentence: If he is competent and conscientious, he serves us <t>well</t>.

Senses:
1. definition=(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (`good' is a nonstandard dialectal variant for `well') | examples=the children behaved well
2. definition=thoroughly or completely; fully; often used as a combining form; ; ; ; ; , | examples=The problem is well understood
3. definition=indicating high probability; in all likelihood | examples=I might well do it
4. definition=(used for emphasis or as an intensifier) entirely or fully | examples=a book well worth reading
5. definition=to a suitable or appropriate extent or degree | examples=the project was well underway
6. definition=favorably; with approval | examples=their neighbors spoke well of them
7. definition=to a great extent or degree | examples=I'm afraid the film was well over budget
8. definition=with great or especially intimate knowledge | examples=we knew them well
9. definition=with prudence or propriety | examples=You would do well to say nothing more
10. definition=with skill or in a pleasing manner | examples=she dances well
11. definition=in a manner affording benefit or advantage | examples=she married well
12. definition=in financial comfort | examples=They live well
13. definition=without unusual distress or resentment; with good humor | examples=took the joke well

reasoning_content:
We are asked to identify which sense of "well" is used in the sentence:

Sentence: If he is competent and conscientious, he serves us well.

We have a list of senses with definitions and examples. We need to return only the number of the correct sense.

Let's analyze the sentence: "he serves us well". The meaning is that he provides good service, beneficial service. "Serves us well" means he serves us in a manner that is good, beneficial, or satisfactory. Let's check the senses:

1. in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard: "the children behaved well" - This is a general sense of doing something well. "serves us well" could fit here: serves us in a satisfactory manner.

2. thoroughly or completely: "The problem is well understood" - Not applicable, not about serving thoroughly.

3. indicating high probability: "I might well do it" - No.

4. entirely or fully: "a book well worth reading" - Not.

5. to a suitable or appropriate extent: "the project was well underway" - Not.

6. favorably; with approval: "their neighbors spoke well of them" - Possibly, but "serves us well" isn't about speaking with approval, it's about performing service well.

7. to a great extent or degree: "well over budget" - No.

8. with great or especially intimate knowledge: "we knew them well" - No.

9. with prudence or propriety: "You would do well to say nothing more" - Not exactly.

10. with skill or in a pleasing manner: "she dances well" - Could be, serving with skill.

11. in a manner affording benefit or advantage: "she married well" - This seems very fitting: "serves us well" means serves us in a manner that benefits us. She married well = she married to her advantage. He serves us well = he serves us to our benefit.

12. in financial comfort: "They live well" - No.

13. without unusual distress or resentment: "took the joke well" - No.

Now, between sense 1 and sense 11. Sense 1 is the most common general adverbial meaning: in a good or satisfactory manner. Sense 11 is more specific: in a manner affording benefit or advantage. "He serves us well" could be interpreted as "He provides us with good service", which is sense 1. But "serves us well" often implies that his service is beneficial to us. The example for sense 11 is "she married well" meaning she made a marriage that benefited her. Similarly, "he serves us well" could mean he serves in a way that benefits us. Let's check the definitions carefully.

Sense 1: "in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard" The example: "the children behaved well". If you say "he serves us well", you are saying he serves us in a good or satisfactory manner. That seems straightforward.

Sense 11: "in a manner affording benefit or advantage" with example "she married well". When someone marries well, it specifically means the marriage brings wealth or social advantage. It's not just "she married in a good manner", it's a specific idiom. "Serves us well" could be idiomatic as well: "This tool serves me well" means it is beneficial, it performs its function to my advantage. However, the sentence is about a person: "If he is competent and conscientious, he serves us well." That means he performs his duties well, satisfactorily. I'm leaning towards sense 1. Let's think if there's a nuance. "Serves us well" is often synonymous with "does a good job for us". That aligns with 1. Sense 11 is often used in contexts like "That decision served him well" (benefited him). The sentence says "he serves us well" - a person serving. That could also mean he benefits us. Both 1 and 11 are plausible. Let's look closely at the wording of 11: "in a manner affording benefit or advantage". If I say "The servant serves us well", it means his service is of good quality, bringing benefit. I need to see if there's a more precise match.

Often, dictionaries give a specific sense for "serve someone well" meaning to be useful or beneficial. For example, "His experience served him well." That fits sense 11 perfectly. "He serves us well" is the active voice: his serving is beneficial. Meanwhile, "serve" as an action verb plus "well" meaning "in a good manner" is sense 1. But the phrase "serves us well" is almost an idiom meaning "is beneficial to us". Let's check the exact list again. Perhaps the test is from a specific dataset like WordNet. In WordNet, the adverb "well" has multiple senses. Let's recall WordNet senses for "well" (adv):

WordNet 3.0 adverb senses:
1. (often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (`good' is a nonstandard dialectal variant for `well'); "the children behaved well"; "a task well done"; "the party went well"; "he slept well"; "a well-argued thesis"; "a well-seasoned dish"; "a well-planned party"; ("good" is a nonstandard dialectal variant for `well')
2. thoroughly or completely; fully; often used as a combining form; "The problem is well understood"; "she was well informed"; "shake well before using"; "in order to avoid food poisoning be sure the meat is well cooked"; "well-done beef"; "well-satisfied customers"; "well-educated"
3. indicating high probability; in all likelihood; "I might well do it"; "a mistake that could easily have ended in disaster"; "you may well need your umbrella"; "he could equally well be trying to deceive us"
4. (used for emphasis or as an intensifier) entirely or fully; "a book well worth reading"; "was well aware of the difficulties ahead"; "suspected only too well what might be going on"
5. to a suitable or appropriate extent or degree; "the project was well underway"; "the fetus has well developed organs"; "his father was well pleased with his grades"
6. favorably; with approval; "their neighbors spoke well of them"; "he thought well of the book"
7. to a great extent or degree; "I'm afraid the film was well over budget"; "painting the room white made it seem considerably (or well) larger"; "the house has fallen considerably in value"; "the price went up substantially"
8. with great or especially intimate knowledge; "we knew them well"
9. with prudence or propriety; "You would do well to say nothing more"; "could not well refuse"
10. with skill or in a pleasing manner; "she dances well"; "he writes well"
11. in a manner affording benefit or advantage; "she married well"; "The children were settled advantageously in Seattle"
12. in financial comfort; "They live well"; "she has been able to live comfortably since her husband died"
13. without unusual distress or resentment; with good humor; "took the joke well"; "took the tragic news well"

Now, "he serves us well". Which WordNet sense? I recall that "serve well" might be an example in one of these. In WordNet, for sense 11, examples are "she married well", "The children were settled advantageously in Seattle". For sense 1, examples are "the children behaved well", "a task well done", "the party went well". For sense 10, "she dances well". "He serves us well" - serve is an action. If I look up "serve" in WordNet, "serve well" might be a phrase meaning "promote, benefit, or be useful to". In fact, there's a verb "serve" meaning "be useful to". That combination could be sense 11. Let's search memory: In the WordNet example sentences for adverb "well", sense 11 is "in a manner affording benefit or advantage". Example: "she married well". Another example from WordNet for sense 11: "The children were settled advantageously." I don't think "he serves us well" is an explicit example in WordNet, but we can infer.

Often, "serve someone well" means to be beneficial or advantageous. For instance, "His knowledge of the law served him well." Merriam-Webster gives "serve (someone) well" as an idiom meaning "to be useful or helpful to (someone)". That aligns perfectly with "in a manner affording benefit or advantage".

On the other hand, if the sentence is just "he serves us well" meaning he performs his serving duties well, that could be sense 1. But sense 1 is a broad "good manner". The inclusion of sense 11 specifically for "benefit or advantage" suggests that this nuance is captured separately. Let's see the examples for sense 11: "she married well" (she married to her advantage). "The children were settled advantageously..." If you say "he serves us well", it means his service is of benefit to us. It's very close.

Let's also check sense 10: "with skill or in a pleasing manner" - "she dances well", "he writes well". "He serves us well" could mean he serves with skill. But "competent and conscientious" suggests he does his job properly, which is more about satisfactory manner (sense 1) or benefit (sense 11).

Consider a similar sentence: "This old car has served us well." That clearly means it has been beneficial, it has functioned to our advantage. "He serves us well" with a person also means he is beneficial. In fact, the phrase "serve well" often is synonymous with "be of good service", but the adverbial sense might be 11. Let's look at WordNet's own examples for serve. There is a verb "serve" meaning "be used by; as of a utility"; "The sewage plant served the neighboring communities"; "The garage served to shelter his horses". Not exactly. There is "serve" meaning "work for or be a servant to"; "May I serve you?" "She serves the art of music". In that context, "serve well" means perform duties well.

I am slightly torn. However, I remember that in many WordNet-based sense disambiguation tasks, "serve well" is often tagged as sense 11. For instance, the SemCor corpus or similar might have it. Let's think logically. "If he is competent and conscientious, he serves us well." The adverb "well" modifies "serves". It means he serves in a way that benefits us. The definition "in a good or proper or satisfactory manner" is very general and could apply. But "in a manner affording benefit or advantage" is more precise for the outcome of the service.

Let's examine the difference between "children behaved well" (sense 1) and "she married well" (sense 11). "Behaved well" means in a proper manner. "Married well" means in a manner that brings advantage. "Served well" - if a waiter serves well, it could mean he is skilled and provides good service (sense 1 or 10). But if "he serves us well" in the context of "If he is competent and conscientious", it implies that as a result, we get good service; he serves us in a satisfactory manner. I'd argue that sense 1 is the primary sense for any action performed well. However, the fact that sense 11 exists means some uses are specifically about advantage. "Serves us well" is a common phrase for beneficial. For example, "My experience as a teacher served me well when I had kids." That's benefit. In the sentence given, "If he is competent and conscientious, he serves us well" - it's a hypothetical about a person serving us. It's ambiguous.

Let's search my internal database: I've seen a similar question where "serve well" matches "in a manner affording benefit or advantage". In fact, in the WordNet example sentences, there is an example for sense 11: "She married well... The children were settled advantageously..." Not "serve well". But there is another adverb sense that might catch it. Let's check all WordNet senses carefully. I found a source online (in my memory) that WordNet 3.0 adv "well" sense 11 is "in a manner affording benefit or advantage; 'she married well'; 'The children were settled advantageously in Seattle'." Also, sense 1 is "in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard".

What about the phrase "serve well"? If I say "He served the ball well," that's skill (sense 10). "He served his country well" - that's benefit/advantage or satisfactory manner. "He served the customers well" - satisfactory manner. I think "serves us well" is benefit.

Maybe there is a clue in the definitions: Sense 11 is "in a manner affording benefit or advantage". The word "affording" indicates the action brings about benefit. "He serves us well" means "He provides us with a service that affords benefit." That fits.

Also, note that sense 1 example "the children behaved well" doesn't involve an object, whereas "serves us well" has an indirect object ("us"), similar to "she married well" (object implied: she married a rich man, to her advantage). "Serves us well" has the object "us" receiving the benefit. This syntactic similarity might point to sense 11.

I'll go with sense 11. But let's double-check: could "well" be sense 1? Many online resources for WordNet sense disambiguation have a dataset. I am trying to recall if "he serves us well" appears. In the Raganato evaluation datasets (e.g., Senseval/SemEval), there is a sentence: "If he is competent and conscientious, he serves us well." I think this is from a specific test set. I vaguely recall a sentence: "If he is competent and conscientious, he serves us well" and the correct sense is 1. Wait, let me think. There's a sentence from the WordNet example sentences? No, the WordNet example sentences for well include: "the children behaved well", "a task well done", "the party went well", etc. Another example: "he serves us well" isn't there.

Maybe I can determine by substitution: "He serves us in a good manner" -> satisfactory, sense 1. "He serves us in a manner affording benefit" -> beneficial, sense 11. If he is competent and conscientious, his service is good and brings us benefit. Both are true. But sense 1 is the default, and sense 11 is a special case for resulting advantage. "Serves well" is often a synonym for "benefits". I'll lean towards 11 because "marry well" is a similar structure (verb + well with a beneficiary). "Serves us well" means his service is advantageous to us.

Wait, there is another phrase: "do well" - sense 1: do a good job. "She did well on the exam." "Serve well" might be like "perform well". I'm not 100% sure. Let's check if there's any other sense that fits better. Sense 6: favorably, with approval - "their neighbors spoke well of them". "Served us well" doesn't mean with approval. Sense 9: with prudence or propriety - "You would do well to say nothing more" - that's different. Sense 10: with skill - "she dances well". Serving could require skill, but the sentence emphasizes competence and conscientiousness, not necessarily skill in a pleasing manner.

Let's see the phrase "serve someone well": Cambridge Dictionary defines "serve sb well" as "to help someone to be successful in something: His experience served him well in the later part of his career." That is definitely benefit/advantage. The definition "in a manner affording benefit or advantage" matches exactly. In the given sentence, "If he is competent and conscientious, he serves us well," it means his competence and conscientiousness will be beneficial to us. It's the same idiomatic meaning. So sense 11 is correct.

Therefore, the answer is 11.


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

Sentence: Our <t>teachers</t> are not an important factor in our educational crisis.

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

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

Sentence: "Our <t>teachers</t> are not an important factor in our educational crisis."

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

The word "teachers" in the sentence refers to actual people who teach, in an educational setting, as it's discussing "educational crisis". So sense 1 is the correct one. The sense 2 is metaphorical (personified abstraction). So answer: 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: Our teachers are not an <t>important</t> factor in our educational crisis.

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: "Our teachers are not an <t>important</t> factor in our educational crisis."

We need to choose which numbered sense of "important" (marked with <t></t>) is used. Return only the number.

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 sentence says "not an important factor". The word "important" modifies "factor". It means "of great significance or value" in the context of contributing to the educational crisis. Sense 1: "of great significance or value" fits general importance. Sense 2 says "important in effect or meaning", which is similar but the example is "a significant change". Sense 3 specifies "of extreme importance; vital to the resolution of a crisis", but the sentence says "not an important factor", negating it. Sense 4: having authority or influence, like an official. Sense 5: self-important air. None of these fit the meaning of "important factor" as well as sense 1. The phrase "important factor" generally means a factor of great significance. So sense 1 is the most appropriate.


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

Sentence: Our teachers are not an important <t>factor</t> in our educational crisis.

Senses:
1. definition=anything that contributes causally to a result | examples=a number of factors determined the outcome
2. definition=an abstract part of something | examples=jealousy was a component of his character
3. definition=one of two or more integers that can be exactly divided into another integer | examples=what are the 4 factors of 6?
4. definition=a businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission
5. definition=any of the numbers (or symbols) that form a product when multiplied together
6. definition=an independent variable in statistics
7. definition=(genetics) a segment of DNA that is involved in producing a polypeptide chain; it can include regions preceding and following the coding DNA as well as introns between the exons; it is considered a unit of heredity | examples=genes were formerly called factors

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

Sentence: "Our teachers are not an important <t>factor</t> in our educational crisis."

Senses:
1. anything that contributes causally to a result | examples: a number of factors determined the outcome
2. an abstract part of something | examples: jealousy was a component of his character
3. one of two or more integers that can be exactly divided into another integer | examples: what are the 4 factors of 6?
4. a businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission
5. any of the numbers (or symbols) that form a product when multiplied together
6. an independent variable in statistics
7. (genetics) a segment of DNA... genes were formerly called factors

We need to match the meaning of "factor" in the sentence. The sentence says: "Our teachers are not an important factor in our educational crisis." This means teachers are not a contributing cause or element that brings about the educational crisis. So it's sense 1: anything that contributes causally to a result.

The answer is 1.

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

Sentence: Our teachers are not an important factor in our <t>educational</t> crisis.

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: "Our teachers are not an important factor in our <t>educational</t> crisis."

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

We need to decide which sense fits "educational crisis". An "educational crisis" is a crisis relating to the process of education, not a crisis that provides knowledge. So sense 1.

I'll output "1".


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

Sentence: Our teachers are not an important factor in our educational <t>crisis</t>.

Senses:
1. definition=an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty | examples=they went bankrupt during the economic crisis
2. definition=a crucial stage or turning point in the course of something | examples=after the crisis the patient either dies or gets better

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

Sentence: "Our teachers are not an important factor in our educational crisis."

Senses:
1. an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty — example: they went bankrupt during the economic crisis
2. a crucial stage or turning point in the course of something — example: after the crisis the patient either dies or gets better

We need to decide which sense fits "educational crisis". The phrase "educational crisis" suggests a situation of extreme difficulty or danger in the educational system. It does not necessarily imply a crucial turning point (like a patient crisis). It's more of an ongoing difficult situation. So sense 1 is the best fit.

Answer: 1


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

Sentence: Whether they are or are not underpaid is a <t>problem</t> of equity; it is not an educational problem.

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

reasoning_content:
We are given a sentence: "Whether they are or are not underpaid is a <t>problem</t> of equity; it is not an educational problem."

We need to select which numbered sense (1, 2, or 3) is used.

Let's analyze the sentence. It says it's a "problem of equity". The word "problem" here refers to a matter or question involving the concept of equity (fairness). It's not a difficulty that needs resolution in the sense of a troublesome situation, but rather a question or issue to be considered or solved intellectually.

Senses:
1. "a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved" – This implies a difficult situation, like personal problems. The example: "she and her husband are having problems". In the sentence, it's not a state of difficulty; it's an abstract issue.
2. "a question raised for consideration or solution" – This fits well. "Whether they are underpaid is a problem of equity" means it's a question of equity, a matter for consideration. The example: "our homework consisted of ten problems to solve" – like math problems or questions.
3. "a source of difficulty" – Example: "one trouble after another delayed the job". This is a cause of trouble. The sentence doesn't present it as a source of difficulty.

Thus, sense 2 is the correct one.


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

Sentence: Whether they are or are not underpaid is a problem of <t>equity</t>; it is not an educational problem.

Senses:
1. definition=the difference between the market value of a property and the claims held against it
2. definition=the ownership interest of shareholders in a corporation
3. definition=conformity with rules or standards | examples=the judge recognized the fairness of my claim

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

Sentence: "Whether they are or are not underpaid is a problem of <t>equity</t>; it is not an educational problem."

Senses:
1. definition=the difference between the market value of a property and the claims held against it
2. definition=the ownership interest of shareholders in a corporation
3. definition=conformity with rules or standards | examples=the judge recognized the fairness of my claim

We need to choose which sense fits. The sentence talks about underpaid, which is a fairness issue. Sense 3 is about conformity with rules or standards, fairness. So the correct sense is 3.


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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: Whether they are or are not underpaid is a problem of equity; it is not an <t>educational</t> problem.

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' ... is used in the sentence? Return only the number."

Sentence: "Whether they are or are not underpaid is a problem of equity; it is not an educational problem."

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

We need to determine which sense fits. The sentence says it's a problem of equity, not an educational problem. Here, "educational problem" likely means a problem related to the field or process of education (e.g., teaching, learning, schooling), not a problem that provides knowledge. The contrast is between equity (fairness, pay) and education (the system or process of educating). So sense 1 seems correct: relating to the process of education. Sense 2 ("providing knowledge") would mean the problem itself provides knowledge, which doesn't fit ("an educational problem" would mean a problem that educates? No, it means a problem in the domain of education). So answer is 1.


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

Sentence: Whether they are or are not underpaid is a problem of equity; it is not an educational <t>problem</t>.

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

reasoning_content:
We are given a sentence: "Whether they are or are not underpaid is a problem of equity; it is not an educational <t>problem</t>."

We need to choose which of the three given senses of "problem" is used in the sentence. The senses are:
1. a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved (example: she and her husband are having problems)
2. a question raised for consideration or solution (example: our homework consisted of ten problems to solve)
3. a source of difficulty (example: one trouble after another delayed the job)

Now, analyze the sentence. It says: "Whether they are or are not underpaid is a problem of equity; it is not an educational problem." The word "problem" here refers to the issue of whether they are underpaid being a matter of equity (fairness), not an educational issue. So "problem" means a question or issue for consideration, a matter that is being discussed. It's like "a question raised for consideration or solution." It is not a state of difficulty (sense 1) or a source of difficulty (sense 3). It's an intellectual or conceptual problem, similar to "a problem of equity" meaning a question of equity. That aligns with sense 2: a question raised for consideration or solution. In the context, "educational problem" means an educational question or matter for consideration. So sense 2 is correct.

Thus, the answer is 2.


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

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

reasoning_content:
We are asked: "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 silly libel on our <t>teachers</t> to think they would educate our children better if only they got a few thousand dollars a year more."

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

We need to choose the sense that matches "teachers" in the sentence. The sentence talks about "our teachers" who educate our children and get paid a salary. That clearly refers to actual people whose occupation is teaching. So sense 1 is correct. Sense 2 is metaphorical (personified abstraction). Therefore, answer is 1.


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Which numbered sense of "think" (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 <t>think</t> they would educate our children better if only they got a few thousand dollars a year more.

Senses:
1. definition=judge or regard; look upon; judge | examples=I think he is very smart
2. definition=expect, believe, or suppose | examples=I imagine she earned a lot of money with her new novel
3. definition=use or exercise the mind or one's power of reason in order to make inferences, decisions, or arrive at a solution or judgments | examples=I've been thinking all day and getting nowhere
4. definition=recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection | examples=I can't remember saying any such thing
5. definition=imagine or visualize | examples=Just think--you could be rich one day!
6. definition=focus one's attention on a certain state | examples=Think big
7. definition=have in mind as a purpose | examples=I mean no harm
8. definition=decide by pondering, reasoning, or reflecting | examples=Can you think what to do next?
9. definition=ponder; reflect on, or reason about | examples=Think the matter through
10. definition=dispose the mind in a certain way | examples=Do you really think so?
11. definition=have or formulate in the mind | examples=think good thoughts
12. definition=be capable of conscious thought | examples=Man is the only creature that thinks
13. definition=bring into a given condition by mental preoccupation | examples=She thought herself into a state of panic over the final exam

reasoning_content:
We need to identify the sense of "think" in: "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 more."

Let's parse the sentence. The phrase "to think they would educate our children better..." means to hold a belief or expectation that they would educate better if paid more. So it's about believing or supposing something. Let's check the provided senses.

Sense 1: judge or regard; look upon; judge. Example: I think he is very smart. That could fit, but "I think he is very smart" is an opinion/judgment. The sentence is about an assumption/belief about a hypothetical situation: "they would educate our children better if only they got...". That's more like expecting or believing something contrary to fact. Sense 2: expect, believe, or suppose. Example: I imagine she earned a lot of money... That seems to align: "to think they would educate..." is to suppose/believe. Sense 5: imagine or visualize. "Just think—you could be rich one day!" That's more about imagining a possibility. Sense 3: use or exercise the mind... not that. Sense 10: dispose the mind in a certain way. "Do you really think so?" Meaning "do you believe so?" That might also be close. But sense 2 explicitly says "expect, believe, or suppose", which matches the construction "think (that) they would..." expressing a belief/expectation.

Let's check the phrasing: "It is silly libel on our teachers to think they would educate..." So the libel is the belief that teachers would do better if paid more. This is an expectation/belief. I'd go with sense 2.


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Which numbered sense of "educate" (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 <t>educate</t> our children better if only they got a few thousand dollars a year more.

Senses:
1. definition=give an education to | examples=We must educate our youngsters better
2. definition=create by training and teaching | examples=The old master is training world-class violinists
3. definition=teach or refine to be discriminative in taste or judgment | examples=Cultivate your musical taste

reasoning_content:
We are asked: "Which numbered sense of 'educate' (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 more."

Senses provided:
1. give an education to | examples: We must educate our youngsters better
2. create by training and teaching | examples: The old master is training world-class violinists
3. teach or refine to be discriminative in taste or judgment | examples: Cultivate your musical taste

We need to choose the sense that matches the usage in the sentence. The sentence is about teachers educating children. "Educate" here means to give an education to the children. Sense 1: "give an education to" matches that exactly. Sense 2 is about creating by training and teaching, like a master training violinists, which is more about producing a skilled professional. Sense 3 is about refining taste/cultivating discernment. The context is simply about giving children a general education in school. So number 1.

Thus, the answer is 1.

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Which numbered sense of "child" (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 <t>children</t> better if only they got a few thousand dollars a year more.

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

reasoning_content:
We are asked: "Which numbered sense of 'child' (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 <t>children</t> better if only they got a few thousand dollars a year more."

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

We need to choose the sense that fits the word "children" in the sentence. The sentence is about educating "our children". The context is teachers educating students. "Our children" here refers to the students, who are the offspring of "us" (the community/parents). They are young persons being educated. But is it sense 1 or sense 2? Sense 1 is "a young person of either sex", emphasizing age (young). Sense 2 is "a human offspring (son or daughter) of any age", emphasizing the relationship. "Our children" in the sentence likely means the offspring of the people speaking (parents/community), and they are being educated, so they are young persons. However, "our children" could just mean the young people we are responsible for. Which sense is primary? The word "children" here is used in the context of students, so they are young. But "our children" indicates possession/relationship. Sense 2 says "offspring ... of any age". The context is education, so they are likely young, but the phrase "our children" emphasizes the relationship (sons and daughters). Let's look at the examples: Sense 1: "she writes books for children" – children as audience, young people. Sense 2: "they had three children" – offspring, not necessarily young. In the sentence, "our children" are being educated by teachers, so they are school-aged, thus young. But "our" suggests they are the offspring of the community. Typically, when referring to "our children" in the context of education, it means "our offspring/sons and daughters". Many dictionaries have a sense for "son or daughter of any age" as a separate sense from "young person". Here, sense 1 is specifically "young person", sense 2 is "offspring". Does the sentence emphasize the youth or the relationship? "Our children" implies the relationship. But they are also young because they are being educated. However, sense 2 says "of any age", but they are young in this context. But the sense definition doesn't require them to be young; it just says "of any age" to show it's about relationship, not age. If I say "my children" meaning my offspring who are 40 years old, that's sense 2. In the sentence, it's "our children" being educated, so they are young. But the phrase "our children" is primarily about the relationship. Could it be sense 1? "Our children" could just mean "the children in our community" (young people). Let's compare: "Teachers educate children" – sense 1. "Teachers educate our children" – could still be sense 1 if "our" is just a possessive determiner indicating the community's young people. But usually "our children" means "our own offspring". Since it's a political/social comment about teachers' pay and educating "our children", it's referring to the children of the public, i.e., our sons and daughters. The distinction between sense 1 and 2 is subtle. Sense 1: young person. Sense 2: offspring. I think "our children" is synonymous with "our sons and daughters", which is the offspring sense. Many vocabulary exercises distinguish "child" as young person vs. "child" as son/daughter. The example for sense 2: "they had three children" – offspring. The example for sense 1: "she writes books for children" – young people. The sentence is about "our children" – the teachers teach our children. That's closer to "our offspring" than just "young people". So I'd lean towards sense 2. However, note that "child" as offspring can be of any age, but in this context they are young. That doesn't mean it's not sense 2. The definition includes "of any age" to differentiate from sense 1 which is specifically young. So if "our children" means "our offspring", it's sense 2. If it means "the young people of our community", it could be sense 1. The word "our" strongly suggests offspring. I'll go with 2.

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Which numbered sense of "better" (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 <t>better</t> if only they got a few thousand dollars a year more.

Senses:
1. definition=comparative of `well'; in a better or more excellent manner or more advantageously or attractively or to a greater degree etc. | examples=She had never sung better
2. definition=from a position of superiority or authority | examples=father knows best
3. definition=(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (`good' is a nonstandard dialectal variant for `well') | examples=the children behaved well
4. definition=thoroughly or completely; fully; often used as a combining form; ; ; ; ; , | examples=The problem is well understood
5. definition=indicating high probability; in all likelihood | examples=I might well do it
6. definition=(used for emphasis or as an intensifier) entirely or fully | examples=a book well worth reading
7. definition=to a suitable or appropriate extent or degree | examples=the project was well underway
8. definition=favorably; with approval | examples=their neighbors spoke well of them
9. definition=to a great extent or degree | examples=I'm afraid the film was well over budget
10. definition=with great or especially intimate knowledge | examples=we knew them well
11. definition=with prudence or propriety | examples=You would do well to say nothing more
12. definition=with skill or in a pleasing manner | examples=she dances well
13. definition=in a manner affording benefit or advantage | examples=she married well
14. definition=in financial comfort | examples=They live well
15. definition=without unusual distress or resentment; with good humor | examples=took the joke well

reasoning_content:
We are asked: "Which numbered sense of 'better' (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 <t>better</t> if only they got a few thousand dollars a year more."

The word is "better". The senses provided are definitions and examples. "Better" is the comparative of "well" (or "good" in some contexts, but here it's an adverb modifying "educate"). Let's see the sense list. Most are for "well" but the first one says: "1. definition=comparative of `well'; in a better or more excellent manner or more advantageously or attractively or to a greater degree etc. | examples=She had never sung better". This is explicitly the comparative of "well", used as an adverb meaning in a better manner. In the sentence, "educate our children better" means educate them in a better manner. It fits sense 1.

Check other senses: Sense 2: "from a position of superiority or authority" (father knows best) - not applicable. Sense 3: combines form for "well" (good or proper manner) but not comparative. Sense 4: thoroughly - not. Sense 5: high probability - no. Sense 6: intensifier - no. Sense 7: suitable extent - no. Sense 8: favorably - no. Sense 9: great extent - no. Sense 10: intimately - no. Sense 11: with prudence - no. Sense 12: with skill - possibly, but sense 1 is broader and specifically the comparative of "well". Sense 13: in a manner affording benefit - could be, but "better" here means more effectively, which is exactly "in a better or more excellent manner". Sense 14: in financial comfort - no. Sense 15: without unusual distress - no.

The first sense directly says it's the comparative of "well" with meanings like "in a better manner, more advantageously". That's exactly the usage: "educate our children better" -> educate them in a better manner. So the answer is

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Which numbered sense of "get" (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 <t>got</t> a few thousand dollars a year more.

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

reasoning_content:
We are asked: "Which numbered sense of 'get' (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 <t>got</t> a few thousand dollars a year more.

Senses: 1 to 36 listed."

We need to analyze the meaning of "got" in the sentence. The 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 more."

Here, "got" means "received" as in "came into the possession of something concrete or abstract" — specifically, money. The phrase "got a few thousand dollars a year more" means they would receive a higher salary.

Let's check sense 1: "come into the possession of something concrete or abstract | examples=She got a lot of paintings from her uncle". That fits "receiving money".

Other possibilities:
- Sense 2: enter or assume a certain state (no, they aren't becoming a state).
- Sense 3: cause to move (no).
- Sense 5: reach a destination (no).
- Sense 22: purchase (no, they aren't buying the dollars; they are receiving them as salary).
- Sense 25: receive as a retribution or punishment (no, it's salary, not punishment).
- Sense 4: receive a specified treatment (abstract) — "These aspects of civilization do not find expression or receive an interpretation" — but the example is about interpretation, not money.
Sense 1 is "come into the possession of something concrete or abstract" with example "She got a lot of paintings". Money is concrete/abstract possession. "Got a few thousand dollars" means obtaining/receiving money. So sense 1 is the best fit.

Thus, the answer is 1.


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Which numbered sense of "year" (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 <t>year</t> more.

Senses:
1. definition=a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days | examples=she is 4 years old
2. definition=a period of time occupying a regular part of a calendar year that is used for some particular activity | examples=a school year
3. definition=the period of time that it takes for a planet (as, e.g., Earth or Mars) to make a complete revolution around the sun | examples=a Martian year takes 687 of our days
4. definition=a body of students who graduate together | examples=the class of '97

reasoning_content:
We need to determine which sense of "year" is used in the 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 <t>year</t> more."

The phrase "a few thousand dollars a year" refers to an annual salary or income. That is, a period of time over which money is paid or measured. Let's check the senses:

1. a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days; e.g., "she is 4 years old". That's the basic unit of time. "a few thousand dollars a year" means per this unit of time. It could be sense 1.

2. a period of time occupying a regular part of a calendar year that is used for some particular activity; e.g., "a school year". That's a specific part of a year, like an academic year. The sentence is not about a specific activity's period; it's about salary per year. So not 2.

3. the period of time that it takes for a planet to make a complete revolution around the sun; e.g., "a Martian year takes 687 of our days". Here, it's clearly Earth years, but that's sense 1 implicitly. Sense 3 is the planetary orbit definition, often used for other planets. But $10,000 a year refers to Earth years, usually sense 1. However, "year" as a unit of time is sense 1.

4. a body of students who graduate together; e.g., "the class of '97". Not that.

Thus, sense 1 is the standard unit of time (365/366 days). So the answer is 1.