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

[User]
Target lemma: brazil
Target surface form: Brazil
Context:
The first is Latin America's fairly sunny mood. The second is the increasing stability of attitudes towards democracy and its core institutions. Support for democracy has risen noticeably in several countries on the Pacific rim of South America (see table 1). For example in Peru, where economic growth has averaged 6% a year since 2002, support for democracy has risen from a low of 40% in 2005 to 61% this year. It also rose in Mexico, where the economy has recovered after suffering a big drop in output last year. But only around half of respondents in Mexico and <t>Brazil</t>, the region's two most populous countries, are convinced democrats, which drags down the regional average (see chart 2). Some 44% of respondents across the region pronounced themselves satisfied with how their country's democracy works in practice, the same figure as last year but a big increase on the 25% in 2001 (chart 3).

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=brazil%1:15:00:: | definition=the largest Latin American country and the largest Portuguese speaking country in the world; located in the central and northeastern part of South America; world's leading coffee exporter | synonyms=Federative Republic of Brazil, Brasil
2. sense_key=brazil%1:13:00:: | definition=three-sided tropical American nut with white oily meat and hard brown shell | synonyms=brazil nut

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

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 1}
```

reasoning_content:
**Brazil: Deciphering the Intended Meaning**

Okay, the target word is "Brazil." Let's see... the context mentions Mexico and Brazil together, in relation to survey respondents. Given the context, my initial thought is immediately drawn to the most likely interpretation: **Sense 1, the country.** It's the most prominent and relevant entity within this geographical and demographic framework. While I’m aware of "brazil nut," that's not the primary association that springs to mind given the cues provided. Therefore, I will safely assume the reference is to the country.


attempt_kind: initial

status: success

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

[User]
Target lemma: country
Target surface form: countries
Context:
The first is Latin America's fairly sunny mood. The second is the increasing stability of attitudes towards democracy and its core institutions. Support for democracy has risen noticeably in several countries on the Pacific rim of South America (see table 1). For example in Peru, where economic growth has averaged 6% a year since 2002, support for democracy has risen from a low of 40% in 2005 to 61% this year. It also rose in Mexico, where the economy has recovered after suffering a big drop in output last year. But only around half of respondents in Mexico and Brazil, the region's two most populous <t>countries</t>, are convinced democrats, which drags down the regional average (see chart 2). Some 44% of respondents across the region pronounced themselves satisfied with how their country's democracy works in practice, the same figure as last year but a big increase on the 25% in 2001 (chart 3).

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=country%1:14:00:: | definition=a politically organized body of people under a single government | synonyms=state, nation, land, commonwealth, res publica, body politic | examples=the state has elected a new president; African nations
2. sense_key=country%1:15:00:: | definition=the territory occupied by a nation | synonyms=state, land | examples=he returned to the land of his birth; he visited several European countries
3. sense_key=country%1:14:01:: | definition=the people who live in a nation or country | synonyms=nation, land | examples=a statement that sums up the nation's mood; the news was announced to the nation
4. sense_key=country%1:15:01:: | definition=an area outside of cities and towns | synonyms=rural area | examples=his poetry celebrated the slower pace of life in the country
5. sense_key=country%1:15:02:: | definition=a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography) | synonyms=area | examples=it was a mountainous area; Bible country

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

raw_output:
```json
{"sense_index": 1}
```

finish_reason: stop

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 1}
```

role: assistant

reasoning_content:
**Analyzing the Nuances of "Countries" in Context**

Alright, let's break this down. The target word is "countries" in the sentence concerning democracy in Mexico and Brazil. The initial thought is to identify which sense of "countries" is most appropriate. The candidate senses are: a politically organized body, the territory occupied by a nation, the people, a rural area, or a geographical region.

Considering the sentence, Mexico and Brazil are presented as the "region's two most populous countries." The word "populous" is key here; it directly relates to the concept of population, which implies people.  We need to determine if "country" in this context refers to a politically organized entity (sense 1), its territory (sense 2), or its people (sense 3).

The phrase "two most populous countries" emphasizes their size in terms of people.  It's usually used when referring to them as entities with populations, and it could be the organized body (nation, state) or the territory.

I'm considering the distinction between sense 1 and sense 2.  "Populous countries" - does this refer to territory or the politically organized body? The definition of "populous" in WordNet applies to places or entities with many people. Typically, "country" as a nation-state is sense 1 or 2, but let's check the context again. In this case, it makes me think about Mexico and Brazil as nations, or political entities.

Now, let's focus on typical usage.  "European countries" often points to sense 2, a geographic place. But in the current sentence, the reference to Mexico and Brazil as "the region's two most populous countries" implies they are political entities. Examples like "the state has elected a new president" or "African nations" support sense 1: the political entity.

From a demographic viewpoint, a "country" is often a nation/state (sense 1). Can we consider "respondents in Mexico and Brazil"? They are in a location, implying a geographic container - territory.

Let's look at it another way. "African nations" leads toward sense 1, but if we say "in several countries on the Pacific rim," it's clearly geographic (sense 2). But in the source text, the discussion is about their democracies and populations. This is political, but the "in" phrase points to a geographic container.

Considering WordNet, sense 1 is the political organization, and sense 2 is the territory. Given that Mexico and Brazil are mentioned in the context of "most populous countries," and the "region" is geographic, "countries" in a region could be sense 2 (territories) or sense 1 (nations). The focus on "populous" is more about people.

However, a politically organized body of people *is* a body of people, so it's populous. A territory is also populous because the people live there.

Looking at the full context: "only around half of respondents in Mexico and Brazil, the region's two most populous countries, are convinced democrats."  The phrase "in Mexico and Brazil" suggests a geographic location (sense 2). Yet, the overall discussion centers on democracy, which is heavily political.

We must make a choice between considering the geographical reference and the political discussion.

Also, the sentence "how their country's democracy works in practice" points to the politically organized body of people. "Country" here supports the "politically organized body" aspect (sense 1).

I will thus choose sense 1, "a politically organized body of people under a single government."

type: thinking

service_tier: default

currency: USD


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

[User]
Target lemma: democrat
Target surface form: democrats
Context:
The first is Latin America's fairly sunny mood. The second is the increasing stability of attitudes towards democracy and its core institutions. Support for democracy has risen noticeably in several countries on the Pacific rim of South America (see table 1). For example in Peru, where economic growth has averaged 6% a year since 2002, support for democracy has risen from a low of 40% in 2005 to 61% this year. It also rose in Mexico, where the economy has recovered after suffering a big drop in output last year. But only around half of respondents in Mexico and Brazil, the region's two most populous countries, are convinced <t>democrats</t>, which drags down the regional average (see chart 2). Some 44% of respondents across the region pronounced themselves satisfied with how their country's democracy works in practice, the same figure as last year but a big increase on the 25% in 2001 (chart 3).

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=democrat%1:18:01:: | definition=a member of the Democratic Party
2. sense_key=democrat%1:18:00:: | definition=an advocate of democratic principles | synonyms=populist

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

raw_output:
```json
{"sense_index": 2}
```

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 2}
```

reasoning_content:
**Analyzing the Target Word "democrats"**

Okay, so the task is to pinpoint the correct sense of "democrats" in this specific context. The lemma is "democrat," so that's the base form we're working with. The context is interesting: "...only around half of respondents in Mexico and Brazil... are convinced democrats..." My initial thought is to consider the two candidate senses. The first one, `democrat%1:18:01::`, clearly refers to a member of the US Democratic Party. The second, `democrat%1:18:00::`, is broader: it's an advocate of democratic principles, a supporter of democracy as a political system, and also includes "populist" as a synonym.

Given the phrase "convinced democrats" in the context of Mexico and Brazil, it's immediately apparent that the US political party sense doesn't fit. That's a distinctly American concept. Instead, this is about individuals' *belief* in democracy itself. It's a question of whether people in those countries are committed to the *idea* of a democratic government. Therefore, the second sense, the one encompassing democratic principles, is the clear winner here. It's a straightforward disambiguation based on context and world knowledge.


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

[User]
Target lemma: average
Target surface form: average
Context:
The first is Latin America's fairly sunny mood. The second is the increasing stability of attitudes towards democracy and its core institutions. Support for democracy has risen noticeably in several countries on the Pacific rim of South America (see table 1). For example in Peru, where economic growth has averaged 6% a year since 2002, support for democracy has risen from a low of 40% in 2005 to 61% this year. It also rose in Mexico, where the economy has recovered after suffering a big drop in output last year. But only around half of respondents in Mexico and Brazil, the region's two most populous countries, are convinced democrats, which drags down the regional <t>average</t> (see chart 2). Some 44% of respondents across the region pronounced themselves satisfied with how their country's democracy works in practice, the same figure as last year but a big increase on the 25% in 2001 (chart 3).

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=average%1:09:00:: | definition=a statistic describing the location of a distribution | synonyms=norm | examples=it set the norm for American homes
2. sense_key=average%1:24:00:: | definition=(sports) the ratio of successful performances to opportunities
3. sense_key=average%1:09:01:: | definition=an intermediate scale value regarded as normal or usual | examples=he is about average in height; the snowfall this month is below average

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

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 1}
```

reasoning_content:
**Analyzing the Nuances of "Average" in Context**

Okay, here's how I'm approaching this. The target word is "average," and the context mentions a "regional average" related to support for democracy. My immediate thought is to consider the various meanings. I've got a couple of candidate senses in mind, thanks to WordNet. I know "average" can be a statistic describing the location of a distribution, which is usually a mathematical mean or median. It can also be an "intermediate scale value regarded as normal or usual." And, of course, it has a specific meaning in sports.

Given the context of aggregated responses and percentages, the phrase "drags down the regional average" strongly suggests a *calculated* average, a mathematical mean derived from the data. The language indicates a numerical value influenced by the responses in Mexico and Brazil. This leans towards the first sense I pulled from WordNet: "a statistic describing the location of a distribution." This seems the most likely fit. "Drags down" implies a number that is being mathematically influenced.

Just to be sure, I'm checking the other senses. The context doesn't seem to be about "normal" levels or about sports. Sense 3, "an intermediate scale value regarded as normal or usual," is a good candidate, but less likely in this context. It's more about how the average relates to the other data. It doesn't seem to fit the language here. This feels more like a direct reference to a computed statistic presented in a chart.

Thinking about it more, the mention of a chart displaying the average is a strong indicator of a mathematical "average." This reinforces that it's a statistic. I can also look at the synonyms. The WordNet definition gives "norm" as a synonym. This seems a fitting term to use.
I can look at this "regional average" and determine that it is a statistical value.
So, I'm confident that the "average" in this context refers to sense 1: a calculated statistic representing the central tendency of a distribution.


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

[User]
Target lemma: chart
Target surface form: chart
Context:
The first is Latin America's fairly sunny mood. The second is the increasing stability of attitudes towards democracy and its core institutions. Support for democracy has risen noticeably in several countries on the Pacific rim of South America (see table 1). For example in Peru, where economic growth has averaged 6% a year since 2002, support for democracy has risen from a low of 40% in 2005 to 61% this year. It also rose in Mexico, where the economy has recovered after suffering a big drop in output last year. But only around half of respondents in Mexico and Brazil, the region's two most populous countries, are convinced democrats, which drags down the regional average (see <t>chart</t> 2). Some 44% of respondents across the region pronounced themselves satisfied with how their country's democracy works in practice, the same figure as last year but a big increase on the 25% in 2001 (chart 3).

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=chart%1:10:00:: | definition=a visual display of information
2. sense_key=chart%1:06:00:: | definition=a map designed to assist navigation by air or sea

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

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 1}
```

reasoning_content:
**Analyzing the Word "Chart"**

Okay, let's break this down. The target word is "chart," and I need to determine its meaning within this sentence: "...which drags down the regional average (see chart 2)." Given my expertise, I'm immediately thinking of a couple of potential senses. There's the general "visual display of information" sense (chart%1:10:00::), and then the more specific "navigational map" sense (chart%1:06:00::).

But, looking closely at the context, specifically "chart 2", it becomes immediately clear. We're talking about something presented as a reference. The surrounding discussion involves a regional average and data. This strongly suggests a graphical representation or table used to visualize that data, or perhaps the data itself. A map wouldn't fit, at least not in any obvious way.

Therefore, the only logical interpretation is the "visual display of information" sense. Sense index: 1. It's a clear and concise application of the word in this context.


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

[User]
Target lemma: respondent
Target surface form: respondents
Context:
The second is the increasing stability of attitudes towards democracy and its core institutions. Support for democracy has risen noticeably in several countries on the Pacific rim of South America (see table 1). For example in Peru, where economic growth has averaged 6% a year since 2002, support for democracy has risen from a low of 40% in 2005 to 61% this year. It also rose in Mexico, where the economy has recovered after suffering a big drop in output last year. But only around half of respondents in Mexico and Brazil, the region's two most populous countries, are convinced democrats, which drags down the regional average (see chart 2). Some 44% of <t>respondents</t> across the region pronounced themselves satisfied with how their country's democracy works in practice, the same figure as last year but a big increase on the 25% in 2001 (chart 3). Some 34% said they had confidence in their country's Congress and 45% in their government, the same as last year in both cases but up sharply from 2003 (17% and 24% respectively).

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=respondent%1:18:01:: | definition=the codefendant (especially in a divorce proceeding) who is accused of adultery with the corespondent
2. sense_key=respondent%1:18:00:: | definition=someone who responds | synonyms=responder, answerer

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

reasoning_content:
**Analyzing the Meaning of "Respondents"**

Okay, so I'm looking at "respondents" in this context, which is clearly about a survey on democracy in Latin America. My brain immediately starts dissecting: the surface form is "respondents," but what's the actual *sense* here? Two senses come up: a legal sense, specifically a "codefendant" in a divorce case (respondent%1:18:01), and the more general "someone who responds," a responder or answerer (respondent%1:18:00).

Given the surrounding text, with talk of survey results and satisfaction levels, the legal sense is a complete non-starter. It's obvious this refers to people providing answers in the survey or poll. "Half of respondents in Mexico and Brazil... are convinced democrats," that's talking about the survey participants. Similarly, "44% of respondents across the region pronounced themselves satisfied..." confirms it.

Therefore, this usage definitively aligns with sense index 2 – the one defining a "someone who responds." That's the correct sense to assign here. Done.


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

[User]
Target lemma: country
Target surface form: country
Context:
The second is the increasing stability of attitudes towards democracy and its core institutions. Support for democracy has risen noticeably in several countries on the Pacific rim of South America (see table 1). For example in Peru, where economic growth has averaged 6% a year since 2002, support for democracy has risen from a low of 40% in 2005 to 61% this year. It also rose in Mexico, where the economy has recovered after suffering a big drop in output last year. But only around half of respondents in Mexico and Brazil, the region's two most populous countries, are convinced democrats, which drags down the regional average (see chart 2). Some 44% of respondents across the region pronounced themselves satisfied with how their <t>country</t>'s democracy works in practice, the same figure as last year but a big increase on the 25% in 2001 (chart 3). Some 34% said they had confidence in their country's Congress and 45% in their government, the same as last year in both cases but up sharply from 2003 (17% and 24% respectively).

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=country%1:14:00:: | definition=a politically organized body of people under a single government | synonyms=state, nation, land, commonwealth, res publica, body politic | examples=the state has elected a new president; African nations
2. sense_key=country%1:15:00:: | definition=the territory occupied by a nation | synonyms=state, land | examples=he returned to the land of his birth; he visited several European countries
3. sense_key=country%1:14:01:: | definition=the people who live in a nation or country | synonyms=nation, land | examples=a statement that sums up the nation's mood; the news was announced to the nation
4. sense_key=country%1:15:01:: | definition=an area outside of cities and towns | synonyms=rural area | examples=his poetry celebrated the slower pace of life in the country
5. sense_key=country%1:15:02:: | definition=a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography) | synonyms=area | examples=it was a mountainous area; Bible country

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

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 1}
```

reasoning_content:
**Analyzing the Meaning of "Country" in Context**

Okay, so the target word is "country," and the phrase is "how their country's democracy works in practice." My initial thought is to consider the possible senses: the political entity (state, nation), the physical territory, or even the people themselves. Given that we're talking about *democracy*, I'm immediately leaning towards the political entity. Democracy is a system of government, which is associated with a "politically organized body of people under a single government," or possibly the territory governed by that body.

I'm seeing a reference to "the state has elected a new president," that confirms my intuition. "The country's democracy," "country's Congress," and "their government" all point towards the *state* as a political entity. Sense 1, "a politically organized body of people under a single government," seems to be the best fit. I'm also considering other uses in the source text such as "...in several countries on the Pacific Rim" or "...most populous countries," which could lean toward territory or nation.

Now, let me confirm. The phrase "their country's democracy" clearly refers to the political state. The democracy, the Congress, and the government are all attributes of a political entity. So, sense 1 is definitely the strongest candidate. I can verify this. It's the one that matches "state, nation". This makes sense, yes, I'm confident. The correct sense is indeed index 1.


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

[User]
Target lemma: democracy
Target surface form: democracy
Context:
The second is the increasing stability of attitudes towards democracy and its core institutions. Support for democracy has risen noticeably in several countries on the Pacific rim of South America (see table 1). For example in Peru, where economic growth has averaged 6% a year since 2002, support for democracy has risen from a low of 40% in 2005 to 61% this year. It also rose in Mexico, where the economy has recovered after suffering a big drop in output last year. But only around half of respondents in Mexico and Brazil, the region's two most populous countries, are convinced democrats, which drags down the regional average (see chart 2). Some 44% of respondents across the region pronounced themselves satisfied with how their country's <t>democracy</t> works in practice, the same figure as last year but a big increase on the 25% in 2001 (chart 3). Some 34% said they had confidence in their country's Congress and 45% in their government, the same as last year in both cases but up sharply from 2003 (17% and 24% respectively).

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=democracy%1:09:00:: | definition=the political orientation of those who favor government by the people or by their elected representatives
2. sense_key=democracy%1:14:00:: | definition=a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them | synonyms=republic, commonwealth
3. sense_key=democracy%1:09:01:: | definition=the doctrine that the numerical majority of an organized group can make decisions binding on the whole group | synonyms=majority rule

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

reasoning_content:
**Analyzing the Nuances of "Democracy" in Context**

Okay, so the target is "democracy," and the surface form is just that, "democracy." Straightforward enough. Now, let's dissect the context: "their country's democracy works in practice." Hmm, the phrase "works in practice" is key here. It suggests a *system* in operation, not just a theoretical concept or ideological stance.

Looking at the candidate senses, we have:

1.  A political *orientation* – "favor government by the people..." This is a bit too abstract for how it's being used.
2.  A *political system* itself – "supreme power lies in a body of citizens..." Bingo. This aligns perfectly with the idea of a country's democracy *functioning*.
3.  The *doctrine* of majority rule. While related, it's not quite what we are aiming at.

The phrase "their country's democracy" clearly refers to the concrete implementation of a political structure within that country. The phrase "works in practice" supports this, therefore, Sense 2 – the political system where citizens elect representatives – is the only logical choice. Sense 1 is too ideological and Sense 3, while relevant, is too generalized. I'm quite confident that this is the best sense here.


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

[User]
Target lemma: figure
Target surface form: figure
Context:
The second is the increasing stability of attitudes towards democracy and its core institutions. Support for democracy has risen noticeably in several countries on the Pacific rim of South America (see table 1). For example in Peru, where economic growth has averaged 6% a year since 2002, support for democracy has risen from a low of 40% in 2005 to 61% this year. It also rose in Mexico, where the economy has recovered after suffering a big drop in output last year. But only around half of respondents in Mexico and Brazil, the region's two most populous countries, are convinced democrats, which drags down the regional average (see chart 2). Some 44% of respondents across the region pronounced themselves satisfied with how their country's democracy works in practice, the same <t>figure</t> as last year but a big increase on the 25% in 2001 (chart 3). Some 34% said they had confidence in their country's Congress and 45% in their government, the same as last year in both cases but up sharply from 2003 (17% and 24% respectively).

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=figure%1:10:00:: | definition=a diagram or picture illustrating textual material | synonyms=fig | examples=the area covered can be seen from Figure 2
2. sense_key=figure%1:08:00:: | definition=alternative names for the body of a human being | synonyms=human body, physical body, material body, soma, build, physique | examples=Leonardo studied the human body; he has a strong physique
3. sense_key=figure%1:23:00:: | definition=one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration | synonyms=digit | examples=0 and 1 are digits
4. sense_key=figure%1:06:00:: | definition=a model of a bodily form (especially of a person) | examples=he made a figure of Santa Claus
5. sense_key=figure%1:18:00:: | definition=a well-known or notable person | synonyms=name, public figure | examples=they studied all the great names in the history of France; she is an important figure in modern music
6. sense_key=figure%1:25:00:: | definition=a combination of points and lines and planes that form a visible palpable shape
7. sense_key=figure%1:21:00:: | definition=an amount of money expressed numerically | examples=a figure of $17 was suggested
8. sense_key=figure%1:07:00:: | definition=the impression produced by a person | examples=he cut a fine figure; a heroic figure
9. sense_key=figure%1:07:01:: | definition=the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals | synonyms=number | examples=he had a number of chores to do; the number of parameters is small
10. sense_key=figure%1:10:01:: | definition=language used in a figurative or nonliteral sense | synonyms=trope, figure of speech, image
11. sense_key=figure%1:09:00:: | definition=a unitary percept having structure and coherence that is the object of attention and that stands out against a ground
12. sense_key=figure%1:06:01:: | definition=a decorative or artistic work | synonyms=design, pattern | examples=the coach had a design on the doors
13. sense_key=figure%1:04:00:: | definition=a predetermined set of movements in dancing or skating | examples=she made the best score on compulsory figures

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

raw_output:
```json
{
  "sense_index": 9
}
```

content:
```json
{
  "sense_index": 9
}
```

reasoning_content:
**Deconstructing the Meaning of "Figure"**

Okay, so the task is to pinpoint the specific meaning of "figure" in this sentence: "...the same figure as last year...". I need to understand what "figure" is referring to here. It's clearly tied to the percentage mentioned earlier (44% of respondents). My initial instinct, based on the context, is that it's acting as a numerical value.

My first thought is candidate 9: "the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals" | synonyms=number. That seems promising, but I need to make sure I haven't missed a more specific or fitting definition. Candidate 7, "an amount of money expressed numerically," is immediately ruled out; we're dealing with a percentage, not a monetary value. Candidate 3, "one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration" which has the synonym, digit, doesn't feel right either. It's not a single digit, it's a quantity.

I want to avoid assuming, but I feel strongly that candidate 9, the sense of "number" or "amount" is the right track. I double-check to make sure it's not a visual diagram or data presentation; the text refers to "chart 3," so it's not a diagrammatic "figure" either. I'm focusing on "Some 44% of respondents across the region... the same figure as last year..." It's without a doubt, a number.

Let's look at the synonyms for candidate 9: *number*. Aha! The definition is "the property possessed by a sum or total...".

I'll consult WordNet for additional confirmation. Yes, another sense for figure is "a number" in the sense of "a figure of $17" or "the unemployment figure" and the candidate has the synonym number. But wait, candidate 7 is "an amount of money expressed numerically". Does "figure" as "percentage" fit 9? "number" (a sum or total or indefinite quantity).

I circle back to candidate 9 and read it again: "the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals | synonyms=number." This seems precisely the meaning; it's the numerical representation of a quantity. I double-check against candidate 9: Let's check the synset for `number` in WordNet:
Sense: number, figure -- (the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals; "he had a number of chores to do"; "the number of parameters is small"; "the figure was about a thousand") -> Wait, the example "the figure was about a thousand" belongs to this sense! Yes!

It's clear that candidate 9 is correct.
The synset is from WordNet 3.1:
Noun: number, figure (the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals) "he had a number of chores to do"; "the number of parameters is small"; "the figure was about a thousand"
**I'm going with sense index 9.**


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

[User]
Target lemma: year
Target surface form: year
Context:
The second is the increasing stability of attitudes towards democracy and its core institutions. Support for democracy has risen noticeably in several countries on the Pacific rim of South America (see table 1). For example in Peru, where economic growth has averaged 6% a year since 2002, support for democracy has risen from a low of 40% in 2005 to 61% this year. It also rose in Mexico, where the economy has recovered after suffering a big drop in output last year. But only around half of respondents in Mexico and Brazil, the region's two most populous countries, are convinced democrats, which drags down the regional average (see chart 2). Some 44% of respondents across the region pronounced themselves satisfied with how their country's democracy works in practice, the same figure as last <t>year</t> but a big increase on the 25% in 2001 (chart 3). Some 34% said they had confidence in their country's Congress and 45% in their government, the same as last year in both cases but up sharply from 2003 (17% and 24% respectively).

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=year%1:28:01:: | definition=a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days | synonyms=twelvemonth, yr | examples=she is 4 years old; in the year 1920
2. sense_key=year%1:28:02:: | 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. sense_key=year%1:28:00:: | 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. sense_key=year%1:14:00:: | definition=a body of students who graduate together | synonyms=class | examples=the class of '97; she was in my year at Hoehandle High

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

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 1}
```

reasoning_content:
**Analyzing the Meaning of "Year" in Context**

Okay, so the target word is "year," specifically in the phrase "last year" within this sentence about figures from different periods. I need to figure out which sense of "year" is being used here. Clearly, it's not a planetary revolution or a graduating class. The most likely options are a period of time, perhaps 365 or 366 days, or a period of time relating to the calendar.

Let's check WordNet. Ah, it gives a few options. Sense 1 is a period of 365 or 366 days, essentially a "twelvemonth." Sense 2 refers to a "regular part of a calendar year," and Sense 3 is the planetary revolution I mentioned earlier. Sense 4 is a "class" or a group of students, which is clearly irrelevant here.

Wait, WordNet distinguishes "year" as "calendar year/civil year" versus just "year/twelvemonth." That's helpful. Looking at the examples provided for the sense keys, "in the year 1920" is an example for Sense 1, and so the standard calendar year is captured there.

Given the context, "last year" likely refers to the calendar year preceding the current one. Comparing "last year" with "in the year 1920", makes it clear that it's the "twelvemonth" sense, specifically Sense 1 that is intended here. So, it's sense_key=year%1:28:01. Perfect.


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

[User]
Target lemma: increase
Target surface form: increase
Context:
The second is the increasing stability of attitudes towards democracy and its core institutions. Support for democracy has risen noticeably in several countries on the Pacific rim of South America (see table 1). For example in Peru, where economic growth has averaged 6% a year since 2002, support for democracy has risen from a low of 40% in 2005 to 61% this year. It also rose in Mexico, where the economy has recovered after suffering a big drop in output last year. But only around half of respondents in Mexico and Brazil, the region's two most populous countries, are convinced democrats, which drags down the regional average (see chart 2). Some 44% of respondents across the region pronounced themselves satisfied with how their country's democracy works in practice, the same figure as last year but a big <t>increase</t> on the 25% in 2001 (chart 3). Some 34% said they had confidence in their country's Congress and 45% in their government, the same as last year in both cases but up sharply from 2003 (17% and 24% respectively).

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=increase%1:23:00:: | definition=a quantity that is added | synonyms=addition, gain | examples=there was an addition to property taxes this year; they recorded the cattle's gain in weight over a period of weeks
2. sense_key=increase%1:11:00:: | definition=a change resulting in an increase | examples=the increase is scheduled for next month
3. sense_key=increase%1:22:00:: | definition=a process of becoming larger or longer or more numerous or more important | synonyms=increment, growth | examples=the increase in unemployment; the growth of population
4. sense_key=increase%1:07:00:: | definition=the amount by which something increases | synonyms=increment | examples=they proposed an increase of 15 percent in the fare
5. sense_key=increase%1:04:00:: | definition=the act of increasing something | synonyms=step-up | examples=he gave me an increase in salary

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

raw_output:
```json
{"sense_index": 4}
```

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 4}
```

reasoning_content:
**Analyzing the "Increase" in Context**

Alright, let's break this down. The target word is "increase," and the context presents a comparative scenario: "a big increase on the 25%." My first thought is to nail down the specific sense of "increase" we're dealing with here. Is it the added quantity, the resultant change, the growth process itself, the exact increment, or even the act of increasing?

Initially, I consider "a big increase on the 25%" implies a comparison of two amounts, the 44% to the 25%. However, since the phrase is "big increase," does the word "increase" refer to the process (3), quantity (1), or a change (2)? The percentages suggest a quantitative analysis.

I'm leaning towards differentiating "44% is a big increase" and "a big increase in" or "an increase of." The phrasing "a big increase on the 25%" feels like we're quantifying the difference. The WordNet examples help clarify the nuances of the senses.

Sense 4: "the amount by which something increases." This is where I'm starting to land. "A 19 point increase" and the context implies a shift, a difference, an "amount." While the change is an "increase," it's the size or *amount* of this change that is important. It's the "big" that's key. It is not the process or the change itself. It's the extent to which it is bigger, the gap in other words.

Considering synonyms, like "increment" and the overall financial and statistical context, I want to rule out other possible senses and test the prepositions: "in," "of" and "on".

Here, "44% is a big increase on 25%" is more like "the change to 44% is a big amount on 25%." This, to my mind, is close to a gain. A big gain *over* the 25%.

Reviewing WordNet senses and examples again, I'm stuck between Sense 1 (addition, gain) and Sense 4 (the amount by which something increases). But the context is explicitly about numbers, percentages, and figures which makes me lean towards an amount.

Finally, while "a big increase in prices" would typically be a process (Sense 3), here "a big increase on 25%" is more a comparison of amounts. The phrase points to the *magnitude* of the difference (the amount of increase). I'm settling on Sense 4: the amount by which something increases, because it aligns best with the numerical, comparative context provided. The "big" here means it's a significant increment. It's like "The 10% raise is a big increase." It's Sense 4: the amount by which something increases.

Therefore, my final interpretation is that "increase" in this context refers to **Sense 4: the amount by which something increases.** It indicates a significant difference, a measurable increment, when comparing the two percentages.


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

[User]
Target lemma: chart
Target surface form: chart
Context:
The second is the increasing stability of attitudes towards democracy and its core institutions. Support for democracy has risen noticeably in several countries on the Pacific rim of South America (see table 1). For example in Peru, where economic growth has averaged 6% a year since 2002, support for democracy has risen from a low of 40% in 2005 to 61% this year. It also rose in Mexico, where the economy has recovered after suffering a big drop in output last year. But only around half of respondents in Mexico and Brazil, the region's two most populous countries, are convinced democrats, which drags down the regional average (see chart 2). Some 44% of respondents across the region pronounced themselves satisfied with how their country's democracy works in practice, the same figure as last year but a big increase on the 25% in 2001 (<t>chart</t> 3). Some 34% said they had confidence in their country's Congress and 45% in their government, the same as last year in both cases but up sharply from 2003 (17% and 24% respectively).

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=chart%1:10:00:: | definition=a visual display of information
2. sense_key=chart%1:06:00:: | definition=a map designed to assist navigation by air or sea

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

reasoning_content:
**Analyzing the Context of "Chart"**

Okay, here's the deal. I'm looking at the word "chart," and the surface form, unsurprisingly, is also "chart." The surrounding text mentions something about "the regional average" and then directs the reader to "chart 2" and "chart 3." From that, I immediately get that this is referring to some sort of visual representation of data. Nothing in the context suggests a navigational chart, so I can eliminate that right away.

My mind immediately jumps to the candidate senses. I've got two possibilities: a visual display of information (sense 1), and a navigational map (sense 2). Based on the context, sense 1 is the clear winner. There's no hint of seafaring or aviation here. This is, without a doubt, a chart presenting data, likely a graph or table. Easy peasy.


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

[User]
Target lemma: confidence
Target surface form: confidence
Context:
Support for democracy has risen noticeably in several countries on the Pacific rim of South America (see table 1). For example in Peru, where economic growth has averaged 6% a year since 2002, support for democracy has risen from a low of 40% in 2005 to 61% this year. It also rose in Mexico, where the economy has recovered after suffering a big drop in output last year. But only around half of respondents in Mexico and Brazil, the region's two most populous countries, are convinced democrats, which drags down the regional average (see chart 2). Some 44% of respondents across the region pronounced themselves satisfied with how their country's democracy works in practice, the same figure as last year but a big increase on the 25% in 2001 (chart 3). Some 34% said they had <t>confidence</t> in their country's Congress and 45% in their government, the same as last year in both cases but up sharply from 2003 (17% and 24% respectively). A decade ago economic woes in Latin America undermined support for democracy.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=confidence%1:09:00:: | definition=freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities | synonyms=assurance, self-assurance, self-confidence, authority, sureness | examples=his assurance in his superiority did not make him popular; after that failure he lost his confidence
2. sense_key=confidence%1:12:00:: | definition=a feeling of trust (in someone or something) | examples=I have confidence in our team; confidence is always borrowed, never owned
3. sense_key=confidence%1:26:02:: | definition=a state of confident hopefulness that events will be favorable | examples=public confidence in the economy
4. sense_key=confidence%1:26:03:: | definition=a trustful relationship | synonyms=trust | examples=he took me into his confidence; he betrayed their trust
5. sense_key=confidence%1:10:00:: | definition=a secret that is confided or entrusted to another | examples=everyone trusted him with their confidences; the priest could not reveal her confidences

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

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 2}
```

reasoning_content:
**Deconstructing the Nuances of "Confidence" in Political Context**

Okay, so I'm presented with this data point: "34% had confidence in their country's Congress and 45% in their government." My initial thought is to zero in on what *kind* of confidence we're talking about here. The word "confidence" has several dimensions, and it's crucial to pick the right one for accurate analysis.

I'm considering a few candidate senses: the belief in one's own abilities, a feeling of trust, confident hopefulness, a trustful relationship, and a secret. Immediately, the context of "Congress" and "government" makes the self-belief and secret connotations a mismatch. I'm left with the nuances of trust and hopefulness.

The phrase "confidence in their country's Congress" immediately triggers my analytical instincts. It's an institutional trust that I am evaluating. I need to distinguish between a "feeling of trust in an entity" versus "hopeful expectations about outcomes." I have to ask: is it akin to "I have confidence in our team" or "public confidence in the economy"?

I'm leaning towards the former, considering that a Congress and a government are ensembles of people - or, as I previously phrased it, "an entity like 'our team'". These are not inanimate objects. So, it is most similar to having trust in a person or a group, rather than trust in an outcome. The data relates to the population's trust in these institutions.

Let me just double-check, though. Looking at both definitions, Sense 2 ("a feeling of trust (in someone or something)") seems like the best fit. I can easily see how "confidence in our team" relates to this. I'm confident that it makes more sense than "a state of confident hopefulness that events will be favorable", in this particular context, given the examples provided. Thus, the confidence here is an indicator of the public's trust in these institutions.


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

[User]
Target lemma: country
Target surface form: country
Context:
Support for democracy has risen noticeably in several countries on the Pacific rim of South America (see table 1). For example in Peru, where economic growth has averaged 6% a year since 2002, support for democracy has risen from a low of 40% in 2005 to 61% this year. It also rose in Mexico, where the economy has recovered after suffering a big drop in output last year. But only around half of respondents in Mexico and Brazil, the region's two most populous countries, are convinced democrats, which drags down the regional average (see chart 2). Some 44% of respondents across the region pronounced themselves satisfied with how their country's democracy works in practice, the same figure as last year but a big increase on the 25% in 2001 (chart 3). Some 34% said they had confidence in their <t>country</t>'s Congress and 45% in their government, the same as last year in both cases but up sharply from 2003 (17% and 24% respectively). A decade ago economic woes in Latin America undermined support for democracy.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=country%1:14:00:: | definition=a politically organized body of people under a single government | synonyms=state, nation, land, commonwealth, res publica, body politic | examples=the state has elected a new president; African nations
2. sense_key=country%1:15:00:: | definition=the territory occupied by a nation | synonyms=state, land | examples=he returned to the land of his birth; he visited several European countries
3. sense_key=country%1:14:01:: | definition=the people who live in a nation or country | synonyms=nation, land | examples=a statement that sums up the nation's mood; the news was announced to the nation
4. sense_key=country%1:15:01:: | definition=an area outside of cities and towns | synonyms=rural area | examples=his poetry celebrated the slower pace of life in the country
5. sense_key=country%1:15:02:: | definition=a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography) | synonyms=area | examples=it was a mountainous area; Bible country

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

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 1}
```

reasoning_content:
**Analyzing the Meaning of "Country" in Context**

Okay, so the target is "country," and the surface form is just "country." I need to determine the right sense of "country" in this specific sentence: "Some 34% said they had confidence in their country's Congress and 45% in their government..."

My initial thought is that "country's Congress" and "country's government" points towards the politically organized entity. But let's clarify my thoughts, as "country" has several senses. It could be the politically organized body (Sense 1 - a state or nation), the territory itself (Sense 2), or the people (Sense 3).

Specifically, "their country's Congress" needs careful consideration. A Congress is the legislative body. Does this pertain to the land, the people, or the organized political entity? Sense 1, the political entity (state, nation), seems to be the strongest contender since government and congress belong to the state or nation.

Let's look deeper. Let's weigh Sense 1 vs. Sense 2. Sense 1 ("African nations," "the state has elected a new president") perfectly represents the idea of the political entity, whereas Sense 2 ("he returned to the land of his birth") refers to territory. In this sentence, “country” refers to the political state with a Congress and a government.

To be sure, let's verify "country's Congress." Congress is a political institution, belonging to a "state" (Sense 1), and "their country's democracy" is aligned with the idea of a political entity.

Therefore, Sense 1 (political entity) is the most appropriate. I'm confident in assigning sense index 1.


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

[User]
Target lemma: congress
Target surface form: Congress
Context:
Support for democracy has risen noticeably in several countries on the Pacific rim of South America (see table 1). For example in Peru, where economic growth has averaged 6% a year since 2002, support for democracy has risen from a low of 40% in 2005 to 61% this year. It also rose in Mexico, where the economy has recovered after suffering a big drop in output last year. But only around half of respondents in Mexico and Brazil, the region's two most populous countries, are convinced democrats, which drags down the regional average (see chart 2). Some 44% of respondents across the region pronounced themselves satisfied with how their country's democracy works in practice, the same figure as last year but a big increase on the 25% in 2001 (chart 3). Some 34% said they had confidence in their country's <t>Congress</t> and 45% in their government, the same as last year in both cases but up sharply from 2003 (17% and 24% respectively). A decade ago economic woes in Latin America undermined support for democracy.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=congress%1:14:01:: | definition=the legislature of the United States government | synonyms=United States Congress, U.S. Congress
2. sense_key=congress%1:14:00:: | definition=a meeting of elected or appointed representatives
3. sense_key=congress%1:14:02:: | definition=a national legislative assembly
4. sense_key=congress%1:04:01:: | definition=the act of sexual procreation between a man and a woman; the man's penis is inserted into the woman's vagina and excited until orgasm and ejaculation occur | synonyms=sexual intercourse, intercourse, sex act, copulation, coitus, coition

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

raw_output:
```json
{"sense_index": 3}
```

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 3}
```

reasoning_content:
**Analyzing the Meaning of "Congress" in Context**

Okay, so the target word is "Congress," and it's used in the sentence about confidence levels in Latin American countries like Peru, Mexico, and Brazil. The phrase "their country's Congress" is key. My initial thought is to make sure I don't jump to the U.S. Congress, as that's a common term but not relevant here.

The first candidate, the U.S. Congress, is immediately ruled out; the context is clearly about *other* countries' legislative bodies. The second candidate, a generic meeting of representatives, is too broad. It doesn’t capture the core meaning. The fourth, well, that's just absurd and a complete misdirection.

That leaves the third candidate: "a national legislative assembly." That feels right. It directly maps to the concept of a country's legislative body, like the Congress of Mexico or the National Congress of Brazil. The phrase "their country's Congress" is clearly referring to their national legislative assembly, so the fit is perfect. It's concise and accurate.

Just to be absolutely sure, let's confirm. Candidate 3, "a national legislative assembly", lines up perfectly with the way "Congress" is used here. It checks out, and both Candidate 1 and Candidate 2 can be disregarded. So I will select sense index 3.


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

[User]
Target lemma: government
Target surface form: government
Context:
Support for democracy has risen noticeably in several countries on the Pacific rim of South America (see table 1). For example in Peru, where economic growth has averaged 6% a year since 2002, support for democracy has risen from a low of 40% in 2005 to 61% this year. It also rose in Mexico, where the economy has recovered after suffering a big drop in output last year. But only around half of respondents in Mexico and Brazil, the region's two most populous countries, are convinced democrats, which drags down the regional average (see chart 2). Some 44% of respondents across the region pronounced themselves satisfied with how their country's democracy works in practice, the same figure as last year but a big increase on the 25% in 2001 (chart 3). Some 34% said they had confidence in their country's Congress and 45% in their <t>government</t>, the same as last year in both cases but up sharply from 2003 (17% and 24% respectively). A decade ago economic woes in Latin America undermined support for democracy.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=government%1:14:00:: | definition=the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit | synonyms=authorities, regime | examples=the government reduced taxes; the matter was referred to higher authorities
2. sense_key=government%1:04:00:: | definition=the act of governing; exercising authority | synonyms=governing, governance, government activity, administration | examples=regulations for the governing of state prisons; he had considerable experience of government
3. sense_key=government%1:09:00:: | definition=(government) the system or form by which a community or other political unit is governed | examples=tyrannical government
4. sense_key=government%1:09:01:: | definition=the study of government of states and other political units | synonyms=politics, political science

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

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 1}
```

reasoning_content:
**Analyzing the Meaning of "Government"**

Okay, so the target word is "government," and it's used in the phrase "...confidence in their country's Congress and 45% in their government..." My first thought is that it's probably about the *organization* that's in charge, the authorities, the people actually making the decisions. Just like they're expressing confidence in Congress, which is a specific body of people. But hold on, I need to be precise. Congress is the legislature, and in this context (parliamentary or presidential system), "government" usually means the executive branch or the governing *authority*. So, it's definitely the organization in power.

Let me confirm the sense: "government%1:14:00::" is "the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit." That feels right. Just to be completely thorough, let me glance at "government%1:09:00::" - the system or form. Nah, that doesn't fit here.

Yes, it seems people are expressing confidence in institutions – in this case, the governing authority, the executive branch. "confidence in their country's Congress and 45% in their government" – that aligns perfectly with my initial assessment and sense 1. Examples that support this usage would be "the government reduced taxes" or "the matter was referred to higher authorities" because they talk about actions of the organizational entity. Authorities, regime are synonyms, that reinforces the fit. Sense 1 is correct.


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

[User]
Target lemma: year
Target surface form: year
Context:
Support for democracy has risen noticeably in several countries on the Pacific rim of South America (see table 1). For example in Peru, where economic growth has averaged 6% a year since 2002, support for democracy has risen from a low of 40% in 2005 to 61% this year. It also rose in Mexico, where the economy has recovered after suffering a big drop in output last year. But only around half of respondents in Mexico and Brazil, the region's two most populous countries, are convinced democrats, which drags down the regional average (see chart 2). Some 44% of respondents across the region pronounced themselves satisfied with how their country's democracy works in practice, the same figure as last year but a big increase on the 25% in 2001 (chart 3). Some 34% said they had confidence in their country's Congress and 45% in their government, the same as last <t>year</t> in both cases but up sharply from 2003 (17% and 24% respectively). A decade ago economic woes in Latin America undermined support for democracy.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=year%1:28:01:: | definition=a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days | synonyms=twelvemonth, yr | examples=she is 4 years old; in the year 1920
2. sense_key=year%1:28:02:: | 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. sense_key=year%1:28:00:: | 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. sense_key=year%1:14:00:: | definition=a body of students who graduate together | synonyms=class | examples=the class of '97; she was in my year at Hoehandle High

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

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 1}
```

reasoning_content:
**Analyzing the Sense of "Year" in Context**

Okay, so the target is "year," the surface form is "year," and the context is about comparing confidence levels to "last year." My brain immediately jumps into disambiguation mode. "Last year" obviously isn't referring to a student body or a Martian orbital period.

Let's see the candidates. Candidate 1 is the most likely, it's about a 365-day period, a "calendar year." The definition and examples, mentioning dates, feel right. Candidate 2, which is about a "school year," doesn't fit the timeframe. Candidate 3, an astronomical sense, and Candidate 4, which is a "body of students" are obviously out.

I need to confirm, though, it's not a general 12-month period, but that this applies to a calendar. "Last year" clearly implies a comparative time, so I'm honing in on Candidate 1. Yes, the sense key specifically relates to a "calendar year" or any similar 12-month period that aligns with calendar years. Bingo! Candidate 1 is the best fit.


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

[User]
Target lemma: case
Target surface form: cases
Context:
Support for democracy has risen noticeably in several countries on the Pacific rim of South America (see table 1). For example in Peru, where economic growth has averaged 6% a year since 2002, support for democracy has risen from a low of 40% in 2005 to 61% this year. It also rose in Mexico, where the economy has recovered after suffering a big drop in output last year. But only around half of respondents in Mexico and Brazil, the region's two most populous countries, are convinced democrats, which drags down the regional average (see chart 2). Some 44% of respondents across the region pronounced themselves satisfied with how their country's democracy works in practice, the same figure as last year but a big increase on the 25% in 2001 (chart 3). Some 34% said they had confidence in their country's Congress and 45% in their government, the same as last year in both <t>cases</t> but up sharply from 2003 (17% and 24% respectively). A decade ago economic woes in Latin America undermined support for democracy.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=case%1:11:00:: | definition=an occurrence of something | synonyms=instance, example | examples=it was a case of bad judgment; another instance occurred yesterday
2. sense_key=case%1:26:00:: | definition=a special set of circumstances | synonyms=event | examples=in that event, the first possibility is excluded; it may rain in which case the picnic will be canceled
3. sense_key=case%1:04:00:: | definition=a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy | synonyms=lawsuit, suit, cause, causa | examples=the family brought suit against the landlord
4. sense_key=case%1:09:00:: | definition=the actual state of things | examples=that was not the case
5. sense_key=case%1:06:00:: | definition=a portable container for carrying several objects | examples=the musicians left their instrument cases backstage
6. sense_key=case%1:18:03:: | definition=a person requiring professional services | examples=a typical case was the suburban housewife described by a marriage counselor
7. sense_key=case%1:18:02:: | definition=a person who is subjected to experimental or other observational procedures; someone who is an object of investigation | synonyms=subject, guinea pig | examples=the subjects for this investigation were selected randomly; the cases that we studied were drawn from two different communities
8. sense_key=case%1:10:02:: | definition=a problem requiring investigation | examples=Perry Mason solved the case of the missing heir
9. sense_key=case%1:10:01:: | definition=a statement of facts and reasons used to support an argument | examples=he stated his case clearly
10. sense_key=case%1:23:00:: | definition=the quantity contained in a case | synonyms=caseful
11. sense_key=case%1:10:00:: | definition=nouns or pronouns or adjectives (often marked by inflection) related in some way to other words in a sentence | synonyms=grammatical case
12. sense_key=case%1:26:02:: | definition=a specific state of mind that is temporary | examples=a case of the jitters
13. sense_key=case%1:18:04:: | definition=a person of a specified kind (usually with many eccentricities) | synonyms=character, eccentric, type | examples=a real character; a strange character
14. sense_key=case%1:10:03:: | definition=a specific size and style of type within a type family | synonyms=font, fount, typeface, face
15. sense_key=case%1:08:00:: | definition=an enveloping structure or covering enclosing an animal or plant organ or part | synonyms=sheath
16. sense_key=case%1:06:06:: | definition=the housing or outer covering of something | synonyms=shell, casing | examples=the clock has a walnut case
17. sense_key=case%1:06:07:: | definition=the enclosing frame around a door or window opening | synonyms=casing | examples=the casings had rotted away and had to be replaced
18. sense_key=case%1:06:03:: | definition=(printing) the receptacle in which a compositor has his type, which is divided into compartments for the different letters, spaces, or numbers | synonyms=compositor's case, typesetter's case | examples=for English, a compositor will ordinarily have two such cases, the upper case containing the capitals and the lower case containing the small letters
19. sense_key=case%1:06:02:: | definition=bed linen consisting of a cover for a pillow | synonyms=pillowcase, slip, pillow slip | examples=the burglar carried his loot in a pillowcase
20. sense_key=case%1:06:01:: | definition=a glass container used to store and display items in a shop or museum or home | synonyms=display case, showcase, vitrine

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

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 1}
```

reasoning_content:
**Analyzing the Use of "Cases" in Context**

Okay, so the target is "case," specifically the plural "cases," and the context is "in both cases." My initial thought is that "in both cases" most likely refers to "in both instances" or "in both examples," immediately suggesting Sense 1, which is "an occurrence of something; instance, example." The context is about confidence in Congress and government, two distinct items.

However, I need to be thorough. Could it mean "a special set of circumstances"? Sense 2 is "a special set of circumstances; event." I quickly realize that the context doesn't really work that way - it's not a *special* set of circumstances that are being referenced, but rather two separate evaluations.

I’m revisiting the phrase "in both cases" - typically, I'd understand it as "in both instances." We're talking about Congress and the government, two specific "instances" being compared. It's a direct comparison of two things.

I'm reviewing the candidate senses again: Sense 1 aligns perfectly, "the same as last year in both instances." I'm mentally checking the definition of Sense 1: *an occurrence of something; instance, example.* Perfect. Then, I am looking at Sense 2 again: *a special set of circumstances; event.*

I am thinking about other possible senses but dismissing them - they don't apply. I'm recalling that WordNet typically supports my immediate intuition here as well. "in both cases" corresponds to "for both of these items" or "in both situations/instances". "Instance" is the best fit.

The key is that Congress and the government are *instances* being discussed. The fact that the rating is "the same as last year" reinforces this "instance" interpretation. Therefore, Sense 1 is the best interpretation.


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

[User]
Target lemma: decade
Target surface form: decade
Context:
For example in Peru, where economic growth has averaged 6% a year since 2002, support for democracy has risen from a low of 40% in 2005 to 61% this year. It also rose in Mexico, where the economy has recovered after suffering a big drop in output last year. But only around half of respondents in Mexico and Brazil, the region's two most populous countries, are convinced democrats, which drags down the regional average (see chart 2). Some 44% of respondents across the region pronounced themselves satisfied with how their country's democracy works in practice, the same figure as last year but a big increase on the 25% in 2001 (chart 3). Some 34% said they had confidence in their country's Congress and 45% in their government, the same as last year in both cases but up sharply from 2003 (17% and 24% respectively). A <t>decade</t> ago economic woes in Latin America undermined support for democracy. That it has held up during the world financial crisis is probably because many Latin American countries suffered only a brief recession and have enjoyed a strong recovery.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=decade%1:28:00:: | definition=a period of 10 years | synonyms=decennary, decennium
2. sense_key=decade%1:23:00:: | definition=the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system | synonyms=ten, 10, X, tenner

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

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 1}
```

reasoning_content:
**Deconstructing "Decade" in Historical Context**

Okay, so the target word is "decade," and the context I'm given is "A decade ago economic woes in Latin America undermined support for democracy." My immediate thought is, which sense of "decade" is relevant here? Obviously, it's not the numerical sense – no, here it's clearly a *period* of ten years. My mind immediately flags those synonyms: "decennary," "decennium." The phrasing "a decade *ago*" is a dead giveaway. We're talking about historical time, a span of years, not the number ten itself. So, sense one it is. No ambiguity here, it's pretty straightforward.


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

[User]
Target lemma: woe
Target surface form: woes
Context:
For example in Peru, where economic growth has averaged 6% a year since 2002, support for democracy has risen from a low of 40% in 2005 to 61% this year. It also rose in Mexico, where the economy has recovered after suffering a big drop in output last year. But only around half of respondents in Mexico and Brazil, the region's two most populous countries, are convinced democrats, which drags down the regional average (see chart 2). Some 44% of respondents across the region pronounced themselves satisfied with how their country's democracy works in practice, the same figure as last year but a big increase on the 25% in 2001 (chart 3). Some 34% said they had confidence in their country's Congress and 45% in their government, the same as last year in both cases but up sharply from 2003 (17% and 24% respectively). A decade ago economic <t>woes</t> in Latin America undermined support for democracy. That it has held up during the world financial crisis is probably because many Latin American countries suffered only a brief recession and have enjoyed a strong recovery.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=woe%1:26:00:: | definition=misery resulting from affliction | synonyms=suffering
2. sense_key=woe%1:12:00:: | definition=intense mournfulness | synonyms=woefulness

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

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 1}
```

reasoning_content:
**Analyzing the Nuances of "Woes"**

Okay, so the target here is "woes," and the context highlights "economic woes in Latin America undermining support for democracy." Right off the bat, I need to choose between two senses. The first, "misery resulting from affliction," seems to be the frontrunner here, given the "economic" modifier. This sense aligns perfectly with economic problems, hardships, or general suffering. The second sense, "intense mournfulness," while technically valid for "woe," doesn't quite fit the context. We're talking about tangible economic issues, not necessarily the emotion of sadness itself. It's the consequences of affliction, not the *feeling* of being afflicted, that is being referenced. Therefore, the first sense, "misery resulting from affliction" is the clear winner.


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

[User]
Target lemma: support
Target surface form: support
Context:
For example in Peru, where economic growth has averaged 6% a year since 2002, support for democracy has risen from a low of 40% in 2005 to 61% this year. It also rose in Mexico, where the economy has recovered after suffering a big drop in output last year. But only around half of respondents in Mexico and Brazil, the region's two most populous countries, are convinced democrats, which drags down the regional average (see chart 2). Some 44% of respondents across the region pronounced themselves satisfied with how their country's democracy works in practice, the same figure as last year but a big increase on the 25% in 2001 (chart 3). Some 34% said they had confidence in their country's Congress and 45% in their government, the same as last year in both cases but up sharply from 2003 (17% and 24% respectively). A decade ago economic woes in Latin America undermined <t>support</t> for democracy. That it has held up during the world financial crisis is probably because many Latin American countries suffered only a brief recession and have enjoyed a strong recovery.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=support%1:04:04:: | definition=the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities | examples=his support kept the family together; they gave him emotional support during difficult times
2. sense_key=support%1:04:00:: | definition=aiding the cause or policy or interests of | examples=the president no longer has the support of his own party; they developed a scheme of mutual support
3. sense_key=support%1:09:00:: | definition=something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest | examples=the policy found little public support; his faith was all the support he needed
4. sense_key=support%1:04:03:: | definition=a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission | synonyms=reinforcement, reenforcement | examples=they called for artillery support
5. sense_key=support%1:04:02:: | definition=documentary validation | synonyms=documentation | examples=his documentation of the results was excellent; the strongest support for this view is the work of Jones
6. sense_key=support%1:21:00:: | definition=the financial means whereby one lives | synonyms=keep, livelihood, living, bread and butter, sustenance | examples=each child was expected to pay for their keep; he applied to the state for support
7. sense_key=support%1:06:01:: | definition=supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation | examples=the statue stood on a marble support
8. sense_key=support%1:04:01:: | definition=the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening | synonyms=supporting | examples=he leaned against the wall for support
9. sense_key=support%1:10:01:: | definition=a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts | synonyms=accompaniment, musical accompaniment, backup
10. sense_key=support%1:06:00:: | definition=any device that bears the weight of another thing | examples=there was no place to attach supports for a shelf
11. sense_key=support%1:21:01:: | definition=financial resources provided to make some project possible | synonyms=financial support, funding, backing, financial backing | examples=the foundation provided support for the experiment

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

raw_output:
```json
{
  "sense_index": 3
}
```

content:
```json
{
  "sense_index": 3
}
```

reasoning_content:
**Analyzing the Semantics of "Support" in Context**

Okay, the target word is "support" in the phrase "undermined support for democracy." My immediate thought is to consider the different senses this word can take. Let's see...

I've got three main contenders right off the bat: the sense of providing sustenance or necessities, the sense of actively aiding a cause, and the sense of something providing immaterial assistance.

Now, focusing on senses 2 and 3, which seem most relevant here, there is a nuance to untangle. Sense 2 is about *action* - aiding or backing a cause. Sense 3, however, is about the *state* of that support – the immaterial backing, or resources. This seems to be where things get tricky.

I remember reading that sense 3 is often similar to public sentiment, like "the policy found little public support." That's interesting. Does "support for democracy" act like "public support"? If so, this would align with sense 3. Now let's consult WordNet... Okay, Sense 2 (act) is an act, while Sense 3 (abstraction) is immaterial assistance.

Reading the examples carefully, I'm leaning toward sense 3. It's like people's approval or belief. It's a resource. This matches the idea of "public support."

I think that's it: the context clearly implies approval, or backing. Let me check the provided example, "support for democracy has risen from a low of 40%..." This makes it a quantitative measure of public opinion - the percentage of people who support it.

This strengthens my argument. It's exactly like "public support." Sense 3 is most appropriate. Sense 2 describes something active. Sense 3, however, is an entity or resource - like public opinion. I feel more confident about this selection.

Let's do a final review: sense 3 is "something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest." The example is "the policy found little public support." This completely lines up with "support for democracy," given the context! I'm positive, I have the correct sense.


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

[User]
Target lemma: country
Target surface form: countries
Context:
It also rose in Mexico, where the economy has recovered after suffering a big drop in output last year. But only around half of respondents in Mexico and Brazil, the region's two most populous countries, are convinced democrats, which drags down the regional average (see chart 2). Some 44% of respondents across the region pronounced themselves satisfied with how their country's democracy works in practice, the same figure as last year but a big increase on the 25% in 2001 (chart 3). Some 34% said they had confidence in their country's Congress and 45% in their government, the same as last year in both cases but up sharply from 2003 (17% and 24% respectively). A decade ago economic woes in Latin America undermined support for democracy. That it has held up during the world financial crisis is probably because many Latin American <t>countries</t> suffered only a brief recession and have enjoyed a strong recovery. In addition, a stronger social safety net has helped to shield the poor.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=country%1:14:00:: | definition=a politically organized body of people under a single government | synonyms=state, nation, land, commonwealth, res publica, body politic | examples=the state has elected a new president; African nations
2. sense_key=country%1:15:00:: | definition=the territory occupied by a nation | synonyms=state, land | examples=he returned to the land of his birth; he visited several European countries
3. sense_key=country%1:14:01:: | definition=the people who live in a nation or country | synonyms=nation, land | examples=a statement that sums up the nation's mood; the news was announced to the nation
4. sense_key=country%1:15:01:: | definition=an area outside of cities and towns | synonyms=rural area | examples=his poetry celebrated the slower pace of life in the country
5. sense_key=country%1:15:02:: | definition=a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography) | synonyms=area | examples=it was a mountainous area; Bible country

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

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 1}
```

reasoning_content:
**Analyzing the "Country" Lemma in Context**

Okay, so the task is to pinpoint the correct sense of "country" in this phrase: "many Latin American countries suffered only a brief recession and have enjoyed a strong recovery." My first thought is to distinguish the various senses – nation/state, territory, people, rural area, or a geographical region. Given that the context involves recession and recovery, I'm immediately leaning towards the idea of national economies or the political entities themselves.

Let's break it down. Is it sense 1 (politically organized body of people, a nation-state) or sense 2 (the physical territory)? WordNet sometimes leans towards territory (sense 2) in phrases like "European countries." But, here, we're talking about a recession and a recovery, which are economic occurrences, and those affect a nation or state.

I'm checking examples from sense 1 ("the state has elected a new president; African nations") and sense 2 ("he returned to the land of his birth; he visited several European countries"). The key here is the suffering of a recession. Is it the nation/state? "African nations" in sense 1, but "Latin American countries" could potentially be either. But, given the wording, it's the nation/economy that suffers.

Considering the examples, comparing sense 1's "African nations" with sense 2's "European countries", the focus here is on the subject of suffering a recession. Typically, economics or political actions are attributed to a state/nation. Therefore, thinking through it again, in an economic/political context, it's typically sense 1 (nation, state, commonwealth, body politic).

I'm considering synonyms. For sense 1 we have "state, nation, land, commonwealth, res publica, body politic," and for sense 2, we have "state, land." The phrase is "many Latin American countries." Could it be sense 3 ("the people who live in a nation or country")? No, not here.

The crucial distinction is whether the phrase is viewed geographically (territory) or politically (state/nation). The "recession" and "recovery" strongly point to economic entities. Given this, I'm zeroing in on sense 1. Also, thinking of WordNet and phrases like "developing countries," I'm now certain that the political/economic entity (sense 1) is the best choice. Finally, comparing "the state has elected a new president; African nations" (sense 1) and "he visited several European countries" (sense 2), the "Latin American countries" phrase describes the political/economic entities. Sense 1 is correct.


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

[User]
Target lemma: recession
Target surface form: recession
Context:
It also rose in Mexico, where the economy has recovered after suffering a big drop in output last year. But only around half of respondents in Mexico and Brazil, the region's two most populous countries, are convinced democrats, which drags down the regional average (see chart 2). Some 44% of respondents across the region pronounced themselves satisfied with how their country's democracy works in practice, the same figure as last year but a big increase on the 25% in 2001 (chart 3). Some 34% said they had confidence in their country's Congress and 45% in their government, the same as last year in both cases but up sharply from 2003 (17% and 24% respectively). A decade ago economic woes in Latin America undermined support for democracy. That it has held up during the world financial crisis is probably because many Latin American countries suffered only a brief <t>recession</t> and have enjoyed a strong recovery. In addition, a stronger social safety net has helped to shield the poor.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=recession%1:26:00:: | definition=the state of the economy declines; a widespread decline in the GDP and employment and trade lasting from six months to a year
2. sense_key=recession%1:25:00:: | definition=a small concavity | synonyms=recess, niche, corner
3. sense_key=recession%1:14:00:: | definition=the withdrawal of the clergy and choir from the chancel to the vestry at the end of a church service | synonyms=recessional
4. sense_key=recession%1:04:01:: | definition=the act of ceding back | synonyms=ceding back
5. sense_key=recession%1:04:00:: | definition=the act of becoming more distant | synonyms=receding

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

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 1}
```

reasoning_content:
**Analyzing "Recession"**

Okay, so the task at hand involves the word "recession," and the context mentions Latin American countries experiencing a "brief recession" followed by a strong recovery. This immediately points me towards the economic sense of the word. I'm focusing on the economic downturn, the widespread decline.

Let's see what the possibilities are. The first candidate, the one marked as "recession%1:26:00::", nails it. The definition directly aligns with the context: an economic decline, a drop in GDP, employment, and trade lasting a good length of time. This fits perfectly with the idea of a "brief" recession.

The other candidates are clearly distractions. A small concavity, the withdrawal of clergy, ceding back, and becoming more distant... none of those are relevant in this economic scenario. The first candidate, as predicted, is spot-on. It's an exact match in this context. Done.


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

[User]
Target lemma: recovery
Target surface form: recovery
Context:
It also rose in Mexico, where the economy has recovered after suffering a big drop in output last year. But only around half of respondents in Mexico and Brazil, the region's two most populous countries, are convinced democrats, which drags down the regional average (see chart 2). Some 44% of respondents across the region pronounced themselves satisfied with how their country's democracy works in practice, the same figure as last year but a big increase on the 25% in 2001 (chart 3). Some 34% said they had confidence in their country's Congress and 45% in their government, the same as last year in both cases but up sharply from 2003 (17% and 24% respectively). A decade ago economic woes in Latin America undermined support for democracy. That it has held up during the world financial crisis is probably because many Latin American countries suffered only a brief recession and have enjoyed a strong <t>recovery</t>. In addition, a stronger social safety net has helped to shield the poor.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=recovery%1:11:00:: | definition=return to an original state | examples=the recovery of the forest after the fire was surprisingly rapid
2. sense_key=recovery%1:22:00:: | definition=gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury | synonyms=convalescence, recuperation
3. sense_key=recovery%1:04:00:: | definition=the act of regaining or saving something lost (or in danger of becoming lost) | synonyms=retrieval

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

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 1}
```

reasoning_content:
**Analyzing "Recovery" in an Economic Context**

Okay, so the prompt gives me "recovery" and it's talking about Latin American economies. My brain immediately goes to economic recovery, which I know means a return to the original, pre-recession state. I need to be sure though, because "recovery" is a word with a few potential meanings.

Let's see, what are the candidates? I'm thinking of a return to the original state—like a forest after a fire. There's also the medical sense, that gradual healing through rest. And, finally, the idea of retrieving or regaining something that was lost.

For this economic scenario, the first sense – **return to an original state** – is the obvious fit. The economy is bouncing back to its previous, non-recession levels, right? We're talking about *economic recovery*, much like *forest recovery* after a destructive event. I'm going to check WordNet to be absolutely sure there's not a specific economic definition, but I'm betting that "return to an original state" is the best fit. Yeah, that's it. Sense 1 it is. The phrase "the recovery of the economy" is conceptually identical to "the recovery of the forest after the fire".