[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%1:15:02:: | 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
2. 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
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%1:15:00:: | definition=the territory occupied by a nation | synonyms=state, land | examples=he returned to the land of his birth; he visited several European countries
5. 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

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": 5}
```

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

Okay, so the word "country" is the target, and the sentence is talking about confidence in "their country's Congress and government." I'm immediately thinking this context is about the political entity, the nation-state. Let's break down the potential senses.

I've got a few candidates: geographical region, rural area, the people who live in a nation, the territory occupied by a nation, and a politically organized body of people under a single government. Based on the phrase, "confidence in *their* country's Congress and government," it seems that the institution of Congress and Government is linked. "Congress" and "Government" are key. They are features of a state.

Sense 5, "a politically organized body of people under a single government," is the clear frontrunner. It is the best fit because a country's government and congress are features of it, and by extension are features of a "state". Now, just to be sure, let's look at "their country's democracy" and "their country's Congress" again. Yep, definitely leaning towards sense 5. I am now thinking, it must be the "state" that this refers to.

I'll check the synonyms and definitions. Sense 5 aligns with "state, nation, land, commonwealth, res publica, body politic." The examples given, like "the state has elected a new president," reinforce this. Sense 4, the territory, feels less relevant. Let's make sure between sense 5 and sense 4. Earlier, "several countries on the Pacific rim" could have been sense 4 or 5, but "their country's Congress" is specifically about a governmental institution. Sense 5 is the one.

Now, a final check. WordNet defines "nation" as "a politically organized body of people under a single government." Bingo! The evidence strongly suggests it is sense 5.


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: 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%1:14:00:: | definition=a meeting of elected or appointed representatives
2. 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
3. sense_key=congress%1:14:01:: | definition=the legislature of the United States government | synonyms=United States Congress, U.S. Congress
4. sense_key=congress%1:14:02:: | definition=a national legislative assembly

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}
```

finish_reason: stop

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

role: assistant

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. My immediate thought is to consider the various senses of the word. Clearly, we're not talking about sexual procreation (Sense 2)! Nor is it likely about a general gathering (Sense 1) or the specific US Congress (Sense 3).

Given the context, the phrase "their country's Congress" strongly suggests we're dealing with the national legislative body of each respective country. Therefore, **Sense 4: a national legislative assembly**, is the correct meaning. It aligns perfectly with the idea of citizens expressing confidence (or lack thereof) in their government's legislative branch, be it Mexico, Brazil, Peru, or any other country mentioned.

Just to be absolutely certain, I'll quickly re-check the definitions. Yes, "national legislative assembly" perfectly captures the intended meaning. The description of “a meeting of elected or appointed representatives” is too generic, and Sense 3 is explicitly US-specific, so Sense 4 is the clear winner.

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: 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%1:09:00:: | definition=(government) the system or form by which a community or other political unit is governed | examples=tyrannical government
2. 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
3. sense_key=government%1:09:01:: | definition=the study of government of states and other political units | synonyms=politics, political science
4. 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

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 Meaning of "Government"**

Okay, the target is "government," and the context is about public confidence levels in both Congress and their "government." My expert intuition immediately leans towards the second sense. Let me think it through.

I have a few potential definitions to consider. I could be talking about the system of governance, the organization itself, the study of government, or even the act of governing. Given "confidence in their *country's* Congress *and* their government", I'm leaning heavily towards sense 2: the governing *organization* or authority. The comparison to Congress makes it almost certain – we're not talking about the abstract *form* of government, but the people *in* government.

Just to be absolutely sure, let me check the others quickly. Sense 1, the system or form, doesn't quite fit the comparison. We wouldn't say "confidence in our country's Congress and our *republic*." That’s clunky. The others are even less likely; the study of government or the act of governing is not what is meant by "confidence in government".

Now, let's look at the examples for Sense 2. "The government reduced taxes" – yes, that's spot on. "Confidence in *their* government" is a direct parallel to expressing confidence in the governing *authority*. Definitely sense 2.

So, I am confident that Sense 2, "the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit," is the correct 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: 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%1:28:00:: | 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
2. 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
3. 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
4. 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

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 Context of "Year"**

Okay, so the target is "year" and the surface form is, well, "year". The context is "…the same as last year in both cases but up sharply from 2003…". I need to figure out which sense of "year" is being used here.

Let's look at the candidate senses. We have the planetary orbital period, a cohort of students, a period of 365 or 366 days, and a regular portion of a calendar year.

Considering "last year" and the comparisons to "2003" and "2001", it's pretty clear we're dealing with a calendar period or a period of 365 or 366 days. WordNet corroborates this; the calendar year definition corresponds to "year%1:28:01::", which aligns with sense 3.

The examples given for sense 3, like "in the year 1920", perfectly fit the context's temporal comparisons. This is a straightforward case, sense 3 is definitely the right choice.


[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%1:06:07:: | definition=the enclosing frame around a door or window opening | synonyms=casing | examples=the casings had rotted away and had to be replaced
2. 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
3. sense_key=case%1:08:00:: | definition=an enveloping structure or covering enclosing an animal or plant organ or part | synonyms=sheath
4. sense_key=case%1:10:03:: | definition=a specific size and style of type within a type family | synonyms=font, fount, typeface, face
5. 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
6. 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
7. 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
8. sense_key=case%1:23:00:: | definition=the quantity contained in a case | synonyms=caseful
9. 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
10. sense_key=case%1:10:02:: | definition=a problem requiring investigation | examples=Perry Mason solved the case of the missing heir
11. 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
12. 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
13. 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
14. sense_key=case%1:06:06:: | definition=the housing or outer covering of something | synonyms=shell, casing | examples=the clock has a walnut case
15. sense_key=case%1:26:02:: | definition=a specific state of mind that is temporary | examples=a case of the jitters
16. sense_key=case%1:06:00:: | definition=a portable container for carrying several objects | examples=the musicians left their instrument cases backstage
17. 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
18. sense_key=case%1:10:01:: | definition=a statement of facts and reasons used to support an argument | examples=he stated his case clearly
19. 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
20. sense_key=case%1:09:00:: | definition=the actual state of things | examples=that was not the case

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": 17}
```

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 17}
```

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

Okay, so the target word is "cases" within the context of survey results about confidence in Congress and the government. My initial thought process is to quickly run through the likely senses of "case". It's a polysemous word, so I need to be precise.

I immediately rule out a few options - window frame, pillowcase, lawsuit, and display case are clearly irrelevant. I then consider those that seem plausible. "Event" or "special set of circumstances" comes to mind, as in "in that event," but the phrasing "in both cases" strikes me as more directly referring to an *instance* or *occurrence*. I mean, we're talking about two separate sets of statistics being compared.

Let's see. Could it be "instance," "occurrence"? Aha! That's it! *In both instances* makes perfect sense here. It's referring to the two specific occurrences of measuring confidence: one for Congress, one for the government. I check my mental lexicon and this seems spot-on. I'm essentially substituting "in both cases" with "in both instances."

I briefly revisit the "event" sense (sense 12), and it's certainly possible, but it doesn't align with the *direct* comparison of these two figures. So, it appears "occurrence of something" (sense 17) is the clear winner. The WordNet examples for this sense solidify my conclusion: "it was a case of bad judgment" is the equivalent phrasing here, making "cases" mean something like "instances" or "examples" in the passage.


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

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 "Decade"**

Okay, the target word is "decade," and the context is "A decade ago economic woes in Latin America undermined support for democracy." My immediate task is to identify the relevant sense of "decade" within this specific context.

First, I consider the potential senses the word *could* have. Well, there's the straightforward numerical sense, referring to the number ten, the base of the decimal system. That's a possibility, but it doesn't seem to fit the sentence's narrative. I need to dig deeper.

Next, I think of the more common and relevant meaning here: "a period of 10 years." This definition aligns perfectly with the phrase "A decade ago." The sentence is clearly referring to a span of time, a period during which those economic struggles took place. So, *that* definition appears to be the best and appropriate one. I can move on now that I've nailed down the intended meaning within 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: 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%1:12:00:: | definition=intense mournfulness | synonyms=woefulness
2. sense_key=woe%1:26:00:: | definition=misery resulting from affliction | synonyms=suffering

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:
**Analyzing "Economic Woes"**

Okay, so the target is "woe", appearing as "woes" in "economic woes." I need to determine the correct sense here. I've got two candidates. Sense 1 is about intense mournfulness, that feeling of woefulness. That doesn't quite click in this context. It's an emotion, a feeling, and "economic woes" doesn't sound like it's referring to an emotion, but the *cause* of an emotion, or the state of being.

Sense 2, on the other hand, describes misery resulting from affliction, or simply, suffering. Now *that* aligns better. "Economic woes" suggests economic afflictions, economic misery, economic troubles. It's the economic system *causing* the suffering, not necessarily the feeling of sadness itself. Let me just confirm that.

Okay, let's break it down: Sense 1 is about feeling intensely sad. Sense 2 describes the *misery* or *suffering* itself. When we're talking about "economic woes," we're talking about economic problems causing hardship and difficulty. It's the economic afflictions, the economic suffering.

So, yeah, sense 2 is the clear winner here. It's the definition that fits best and represents the intended meaning. "Economic woes" are about the misery and suffering caused by economic problems, not the emotion of woefulness.


[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%1:04:01:: | definition=the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening | synonyms=supporting | examples=he leaned against the wall for support
2. 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
3. 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
4. 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
5. 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
6. 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
7. 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
8. 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
9. sense_key=support%1:06:01:: | definition=supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation | examples=the statue stood on a marble support
10. 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
11. 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

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": 5}
```

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 5}
```

reasoning_content:
**My Thought Process on "Support"**

Okay, here's the situation: the target word is "support," and the context is "A decade ago economic woes in Latin America undermined support for democracy." Right away, I'm thinking this "support" means political backing or public approval. Let's dig in.

Candidate 10 (sense\_key=support%1:04:00::) comes up first: "aiding the cause or policy or interests of." Examples include things like "the president no longer has the support of his own party." Then there's Candidate 5 (sense\_key=support%1:09:00::): "something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest," which includes examples like "the policy found little public support." Hmm, both are close! Let's compare the phrase "support for democracy."

With Candidate 5, "the policy found little public support" fits perfectly with "support for democracy," but 10's about active "aiding the cause..." I need to distinguish this. Looking closer, 10 is a noun of *act*, while 5 is a noun of *cognition*. Wait. "Support for democracy" is usually viewed as the public’s positive attitude or approval – like a backing. So, in WordNet, "public support" is even explicitly given as an example for sense 5.

Let's check the sense keys. 1:04:00 is (act) and 1:09:00 is (cognition). Got it, 09 is noun.cognition.

Let's look at a related sentence: "support for democracy has risen..." Can this "support" be measured in percentages? Yes! While "aiding the cause" is an action, the sentence implies more of an attitude. It’s an approval rating ("support ... has risen from a low of 40%").

Sense 5 (public support) is a match with "the policy found little public support."

Let's re-read the examples. 10 has "the president no longer has the support of his own party." and "they developed a scheme of mutual support". 5 has "the policy found little public support" and "his faith was all the support he needed." Is the focus an action (Candidate 10) or more of an attitude/immaterial assistance (Candidate 5)?

The fact that "support for democracy has risen from a low of 40%... to 61%" is a strong indication. This implies that 61% of people express their support. That is immaterial assistance, a state of mind, or public support.

Wait, it can also be an approval.

With Candidate 10: "aiding the cause or policy or interests of." With Candidate 5: "something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest." Again, I see the overlap.

Could it be 10? Political support is mapped to noun.act (Candidate 10) or noun.cognition (Candidate 5). But here, what was undermined? The backing of democracy. Let's revisit Candidate 10. (noun.act) and Candidate 5 is (noun.cognition).

In WordNet, sense 5 (support%1:09:00::) has the synonym "backing" in some versions, but not here. The example is: "the policy found little public support." Sense 10 has: "the president no longer has the support of his own party." I have a strong feeling that this could be 5, but I need to make sure.

"support for democracy has risen." This has a high likelihood of being 10, right? "undermined support" typically aligns with 10 or 5. Hmm, "support for" could mean a preference or attitude, which is noun.cognition (09).

So, in the end, in "support for democracy", it means people backing democracy. "the policy found little public support" looks like 1:09.

And the example sentence, "For example in Peru... support for democracy has risen from a low of 40%..." implies the word can be quantified. "undermined support for democracy." I need to determine if it is backing or belief. I lean towards public belief.

"support for democracy" is "aiding the cause or policy?" No, it's a belief or preference. The 40% refers to respondents who are "convinced democrats."

I am getting closer. "public support" in sense 5 fits perfectly, matching survey results for "support for democracy".

Again, let's carefully read definition for 5: "something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest."


[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%1:14:01:: | 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
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%1:15:02:: | 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
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%1:14:00:: | 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

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": 5}
```

reasoning_content:
**Analyzing the Semantics of "Countries"**

Okay, so I'm looking at the word "countries" in this sentence, and the context is definitely key: "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." My immediate task is to nail down the precise meaning of "countries" here.

My expert intuition, based on the economic context ("suffered a brief recession"), leans heavily towards the idea of countries as economic/political entities. I've got a few sense candidates in mind, let's see.

*   **Sense 1:** People living in the country. Probably not.
*   **Sense 2:** Territory. Possibly, but less likely given the context.
*   **Sense 3:** Geographical region. Not quite it.
*   **Sense 4:** Rural area. Definitely not.
*   **Sense 5:** This feels promising: "a politically organized body of people under a single government" – a nation-state.

I'm thinking, do we mean "Latin American nations" that have suffered a recession? That makes more sense than "Latin American territories." I check WordNet. The usual mapping for economic contexts points to sense 5. I think the idea of countries as economic players, political entities, is what the sentence implies here.

I'm also considering sense 2 ("the territory occupied by a nation"), but the way the sentence is structured, "suffered a recession" refers to something that happened to an economy, which is characteristic of the nation/state.

Then I get thinking, "Latin American countries" – do we mean the states or the territories? This often maps to sense 5, but let me consider it further. It's not just the territories that suffered, it's the nation/state. The economies have suffered.

I'm making sure I'm not oversimplifying here, though. Let me think about that territory sense. If we're talking about recession, the recession affects the economy. Economies are a characteristic of the political entity.

I'm going to consult WordNet again to be sure: sense 5 corresponds to "nation/state".

So then, I recheck sense 5. This aligns well, with synonyms like "state, nation, land, commonwealth, res publica, body politic". We're talking about the nation's political structure and its economy. I feel like this really fits. I think it is safe to pick sense 5. Yes, sense 5 is the correct index.


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

[User]
Target lemma: 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%1:04:00:: | definition=the act of becoming more distant | synonyms=receding
5. sense_key=recession%1:04:01:: | definition=the act of ceding back | synonyms=ceding back

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}
```

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

reasoning_content:
**Analyzing the Concept of "Recession"**

Okay, so the prompt gives me the target word "recession." The context mentions "the world financial crisis," and "economic woes," suggesting a period of downturn, followed by a "strong recovery." Given this, the most relevant definition of "recession" is clearly the one describing a *decline in economic activity.* Specifically, this is the one referring to a widespread drop in GDP, employment, and trade, lasting for a significant period – probably around six months to a year, I'd say. That nails it; the first sense is the correct one here. The other senses – the concavity, the religious context, the distancing, and the ceding back – are totally irrelevant in this scenario. Therefore, I can confidently identify sense 1 as the correct meaning 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: 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%1:04:00:: | definition=the act of regaining or saving something lost (or in danger of becoming lost) | synonyms=retrieval
3. sense_key=recovery%1:22:00:: | definition=gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury | synonyms=convalescence, recuperation

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 "Recovery" in an Economic Context**

Okay, so the target is "recovery" in the phrase "strong recovery" concerning Latin American economies. My initial thought is this is referring to economic recovery – a return to the original economic health following a recession. Let's break down the potential senses.

I've got three options: the return to an original state, the act of regaining something lost (retrieval), and gradual healing after sickness or injury (convalescence). Clearly, the first one, the return to the original state, is the most applicable here for "economic recovery" – a situation where the economy bounces back after a decline.

Wait, I should double-check if there's a specific WordNet sense for 'economic recovery' – nope, nothing directly matching these options. Sense 1 is the most abstract and flexible: it's about returning to the original state, which perfectly describes an economy getting back to its previous healthy state. Sense 3, convalescence, is too specific to sickness or injury and doesn't apply. And Sense 2, the retrieval of something, doesn’t work in this case. The economy didn't lose something physically, it lost its health or output.

Therefore, the first sense, the *return to an original state*, is undoubtedly the best fit here. It's the most appropriate and the most abstract, fitting for the idea of the economy getting back on its feet after a recession.


[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: safety_net
Target surface form: safety net
Context:
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 recovery. In addition, a stronger social <t>safety net</t> has helped to shield the poor. (The United Nations' Economic Commission for Latin America reported this week that the proportion of Latin Americans living in poverty rose only marginally in 2009 and has fallen again this year, to 32%. -RRB-

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=safety_net%1:06:00:: | definition=a large strong net to catch circus acrobats who fall or jump from a trapeze
2. sense_key=safety_net%1:10:00:: | definition=a guarantee of professional or financial security

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 "Safety Net" in Context**

Okay, so the target term is "safety_net", and it appears as "safety net" in the text. My focus is on understanding the intended meaning within this particular piece of writing. The surrounding context immediately flags it as something related to economic hardship in Latin America – we're talking about "economic woes," a "financial crisis," a "recession," and the idea of "shielding the poor." The sentence specifically states that a "stronger social safety net has helped to shield the poor."

Now, let's consider the possible senses. We've got two candidates here. First, the literal, physical "large strong net to catch circus acrobats." That's clearly a potential meaning of the phrase "safety net" in general. But based on the context, I immediately lean towards the second sense: "a guarantee of professional or financial security."

Given the surrounding words, the phrase “social safety net,” and the discussion of protecting vulnerable populations from economic disaster, it's pretty clear that the second sense is the intended one. It's the concept of providing a financial buffer or support system to mitigate the negative impacts of economic downturns, like the ones described. This is about providing the poor with a form of financial security. Therefore, sense 2 is definitively the correct one 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: week
Target surface form: week
Context:
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 recovery. In addition, a stronger social safety net has helped to shield the poor. (The United Nations' Economic Commission for Latin America reported this <t>week</t> that the proportion of Latin Americans living in poverty rose only marginally in 2009 and has fallen again this year, to 32%. -RRB- But the mood varies widely from country to country (see chart 4).

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=week%1:28:00:: | definition=any period of seven consecutive days | synonyms=hebdomad | examples=it rained for a week
2. sense_key=week%1:28:02:: | definition=a period of seven consecutive days starting on Sunday | synonyms=calendar week
3. sense_key=week%1:28:01:: | definition=hours or days of work in a calendar week | synonyms=workweek | examples=they worked a 40-hour week

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 Meaning of "This Week"**

Okay, so the target word is "week," and it's used in the phrase "this week." My initial thought is to consider the possible senses: a general seven-day period, a calendar week, or a workweek. Given the context of a report, a workweek seems unlikely. So, it's either sense 1 (any seven days) or sense 2 (a calendar week starting Sunday).

Let's dig into this a bit. Looking closely at WordNet, "this week" typically refers to the *current* calendar week. And thinking about it, phrases like "next week" and "last week" clearly imply the calendar week. Sense 2 seems to be the better fit – that is, "a period of seven consecutive days starting on Sunday."

But hang on… is there a nuance? If I said "a week ago," that feels like sense 1, just any seven days. However, when we say "this week," we really mean the *current* calendar week, from Sunday to Saturday or Monday to Sunday.

I want to make sure the concept is accurate, so let's verify. Let me re-verify that definition. Okay, the second definition is: "calendar week - a period of seven consecutive days starting on Sunday". Yep, "reported this week" uses "this week" as the current week.

I also need to verify that "this week" is used as the calendar week in typical corpora. Yes, "this calendar week".

To confirm my choice, I'll quickly check how the senses are typically used. For sense 1, I think "It rained for a week" or "a week from now." For sense 2, it's things like "He will be here next week."

Yes, "reported this week" clearly means the current calendar week. So, I'm confident that sense 2, the "calendar week," is the appropriate interpretation 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: proportion
Target surface form: proportion
Context:
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 recovery. In addition, a stronger social safety net has helped to shield the poor. (The United Nations' Economic Commission for Latin America reported this week that the <t>proportion</t> of Latin Americans living in poverty rose only marginally in 2009 and has fallen again this year, to 32%. -RRB- But the mood varies widely from country to country (see chart 4).

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=proportion%1:24:01:: | definition=the relation between things (or parts of things) with respect to their comparative quantity, magnitude, or degree | synonyms=ratio | examples=an inordinate proportion of the book is given over to quotations; a dry martini has a large proportion of gin
2. sense_key=proportion%1:07:01:: | definition=harmonious arrangement or relation of parts or elements within a whole (as in a design); - John Ruskin | synonyms=proportionality, balance | examples=in all perfectly beautiful objects there is found the opposition of one part to another and a reciprocal balance
3. sense_key=proportion%1:24:00:: | definition=the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
4. sense_key=proportion%1:25:00:: | definition=balance among the parts of something | synonyms=symmetry
5. sense_key=proportion%1:07:00:: | definition=magnitude or extent | synonyms=dimension | examples=a building of vast proportions

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": 3}
```

reasoning_content:
**Analyzing "Proportion" in Context**

Alright, let's break this down. The target is "proportion" in the sentence concerning Latin American poverty. My initial thought is to narrow down the senses based on the surrounding context. We're talking about "the proportion of Latin Americans living in poverty," and that number is explicitly stated as 32%. This immediately makes me lean towards sense 3: "the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole."

I briefly considered sense 1, which defines "proportion" as "the relation between things... with respect to their comparative quantity." It's tempting because we are relating the poor to the total population. However, given that the sentence directly states "to 32%", sense 3 seems more precise. It's a direct fraction.

Now, let's dig a bit deeper. I'm going to revisit the WordNet definitions and examples. Sense 1's examples, like "an inordinate proportion of the book is given over to quotations," seems relevant. It does express a part-whole relationship, just like the Latin American poverty example. But here, the crucial point is the 32% figure. It's an explicit quotient, not just a relative quantity.

My thinking is that even though the part-whole concept is present in both Sense 1 and 3, in this case, the fact that we're dealing with a percentage makes Sense 3 – the *quotient* – the more accurate choice.

I'm checking the WordNet hierarchy. "Proportion" (Sense 3) is a hyponym of "quotient." "Proportion" (Sense 1) is a hyponym of "magnitude relation." The critical distinction is if "proportion" *is* a quotient, or just a related quantity.

In the sentence, the phrase is "the proportion ... rose ... to 32%". This equates to a percentage; therefore it *is* a quotient. In most corpora, annotators sometimes use Sense 1 for this context. But, since it's an explicit percentage (part/whole fraction), I should select Sense 3.

I'm now thinking about the complete sentence: "...rose only marginally in 2009 and has fallen again this year, to 32%." The "to 32%" definitively clinches it. "Proportion" equals 32%, which is precisely a quotient.

Let's carefully differentiate sense 1 and 3. Sense 1 is defined as "the relation between things...with respect to comparative quantity". The example "an inordinate proportion of the book is given over to quotations" relates a part of the book to the whole. However, that does not directly equal a numerical quantity. Conversely, in the example, the percentage is, in fact, a numeric value. Thus, sense 3 is mathematically precise. "Proportion = 32%". The answer is Sense 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: year
Target surface form: year
Context:
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 recovery. In addition, a stronger social safety net has helped to shield the poor. (The United Nations' Economic Commission for Latin America reported this week that the proportion of Latin Americans living in poverty rose only marginally in 2009 and has fallen again this <t>year</t>, to 32%. -RRB- But the mood varies widely from country to country (see chart 4).

Candidate senses:
1. 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
2. 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
3. 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
4. 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

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:
**Analyzing the Target Word "Year"**

Okay, so the target is "year," and the context is about Latin American poverty. My mind immediately goes through the potential senses. I see a few options: a graduating *class*, a standard *calendar year*, a *year* dedicated to a specific activity, or the *astronomical period* a planet takes to orbit.

Given the phrase "this year" in the context of "2009 and has fallen again this year," sense 2, the *calendar year*, seems like the obvious and correct fit. The text is clearly referring to a period of time, specifically the current one, used for tracking economic data, so the idea of a graduating class, or an astronomical time period is just a non-starter here.

Let me just solidify this. "In 2009 and has fallen again this year" - yes, *year* is being used to denote a specific calendar period. Sense 2, year%1:28:01::, is indeed the perfect match. Confirmed.


[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: mood
Target surface form: mood
Context:
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 recovery. In addition, a stronger social safety net has helped to shield the poor. (The United Nations' Economic Commission for Latin America reported this week that the proportion of Latin Americans living in poverty rose only marginally in 2009 and has fallen again this year, to 32%. -RRB- But the <t>mood</t> varies widely from country to country (see chart 4). Brazil's strong economic performance and the popularity of its outgoing president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, is reflected in a widely shared sense of progress.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=mood%1:24:00:: | definition=verb inflections that express how the action or state is conceived by the speaker | synonyms=mode, modality
2. sense_key=mood%1:26:00:: | definition=the prevailing psychological state | synonyms=climate | examples=the climate of opinion; the national mood had changed radically since the last election
3. sense_key=mood%1:12:00:: | definition=a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling | synonyms=temper, humor, humour | examples=whether he praised or cursed me depended on his temper at the time; he was in a bad humor

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 Semantic Landscape of "Mood"**

Okay, so the target word here is "mood," and the context mentions variations across countries, specifically highlighting Brazil's economic performance. My immediate task is to pinpoint the intended sense of "mood" within this specific snippet. Let's break down the candidate senses I'm considering.

First, there's the grammatical "mood," which is a no-go in this instance. Verbs and their inflections have no bearing on economic performance comparisons. That's out.

Secondly, and this is where it gets interesting, we have the "prevailing psychological state" – the national mood, or as I might phrase it, the public sentiment. That feels right, especially considering we are talking about a country. Synonyms like "climate" (as in "climate of opinion") strengthen this connection, and the example of the national mood makes this a compelling candidate.

Finally, we have the third option, "characteristic state of feeling," more about individual temper or humor. While a collective "mood" *could* be the sum of individual feelings, this definition doesn't directly capture the context of comparison between countries. I'd argue that while it is an option, it doesn't give us the richness of meaning that the second sense, the "prevailing psychological state" does.

Therefore, given the context of country-to-country variation and considering terms like “public sentiment," I am confident that the second sense, the "prevailing psychological state" is the correct interpretation here. It fits perfectly: a country's overall "mood" in terms of how it is feeling as a whole.


[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:
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 recovery. In addition, a stronger social safety net has helped to shield the poor. (The United Nations' Economic Commission for Latin America reported this week that the proportion of Latin Americans living in poverty rose only marginally in 2009 and has fallen again this year, to 32%. -RRB- But the mood varies widely from <t>country</t> to country (see chart 4). Brazil's strong economic performance and the popularity of its outgoing president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, is reflected in a widely shared sense of progress.

Candidate senses:
1. 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
2. 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
3. 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
4. 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
5. 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

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": 5}
```

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

Okay, so the target word is "country," and the context is "But the mood varies widely from country to country." My initial thought is that this demands careful consideration, as "country" has several potential meanings. Is it the nation itself, the people, or the territory? In this context, discussing Latin American nations, it feels like it's a comparison of political entities, so I'm leaning toward the geopolitical sense.

Let's dive into the definitions. Sense 1, rural area, is clearly out. Sense 2, the people living in a nation ("the nation's mood"), seems relevant because the text mentions "mood," but the phrase "from country to country" is the key. Is this an idiom, or does it literally refer to how each entity is viewed?

Focusing on the phrase, it suggests a comparison of entities. Sense 5 ("a politically organized body of people under a single government," i.e., state, nation) feels like a strong contender. The other relevant sense would be the territorial sense (sense 3: the territory occupied by a nation). However, "mood" is attributed to people, even if it is referring to a group of people, therefore, sense 5, a political entity, is a better fit.

Thinking about the typical tagging for this phrase, "from country to country" usually implies comparing nations as states. I see "Brazil's strong economic performance..." and other references to the characteristics of the entity, so I'm solidifying my focus on sense 5. I keep thinking, is it the territory or the politically organized people? "Brazil's strong economic performance..." reinforces the idea of the political entity. I am thinking it is sense 5.

Let's look at the synonyms for sense 5: `state, nation, country, land, commonwealth, res_publica, body_politic`. These are the key concepts. And for sense 3, "country, state, land." So while the distinction between senses 3 and 5 can be tricky, in an economic context, it's typically sense 5.

Taking all this into account, I will choose sense 5 (the politically organized body of people under a single government) as the meaning of "country" 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: country
Target surface form: country
Context:
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 recovery. In addition, a stronger social safety net has helped to shield the poor. (The United Nations' Economic Commission for Latin America reported this week that the proportion of Latin Americans living in poverty rose only marginally in 2009 and has fallen again this year, to 32%. -RRB- But the mood varies widely from country to <t>country</t> (see chart 4). Brazil's strong economic performance and the popularity of its outgoing president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, is reflected in a widely shared sense of progress.

Candidate senses:
1. 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
2. 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
3. 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
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%1:14:00:: | 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

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": 5}
```

reasoning_content:
**My Analysis of "Country" in Context**

Okay, so the target word is "country," and the surface form is, well, "country." The surrounding text mentions a comparison *from country to country* regarding economic performance, mood, and populations. My immediate thought is that this implies a comparison between *politically organized entities*, or nation-states.

I've got a few possible senses from WordNet: territory, people, geographical region, rural area, and *politically organized body of people*. Considering the context, I'm leaning toward either the territorial sense (sense 1) or the political entity sense (sense 5).

The phrase "Latin American countries suffered" points toward political entities or economies, so I'm considering sense 5, especially given the comparative nature. However, *moving* from one "country" to another is a tricky distinction.

Looking at the WordNet examples is crucial here. Sense 1 mentions "he visited several European countries," which does fit with the concept of moving from one place to another. Sense 5 uses "African nations," which feels correct in a more political context. But the sentence is comparing the entities of each country, so perhaps it's the political organization, sense 5. I think the mood is referring to the *nation*'s mood.

However, does the "mood" argument make a difference? If it is about the *people*, maybe it could be sense 2 ("the people who live in a nation or country"). Still, "country to country" usually refers to the geopolitical entity (sense 5) or the territory (sense 1), with the metonymic usage applying to the mood of the people.

The WordNet senses for "country" indicate that the *political entity* is sense 5 ("state, nation"). It feels like the text relates to these units, especially considering factors like Brazil's strong economic performance and president, with the context referring to the state/government/entity.

So, is the best choice sense 5, or possibly sense 1? Given the context, I need to consider it again: "Latin American countries suffered only a brief recession" is definitely the geopolitical entity, so it must be sense 5. I keep coming back to "countries" as nation-states and as the relevant sense, and WordNet supports this.

In particular, the phrase "from country to country" is the key. The *political* context is critical. It is "5: country%1:14:00::". I'm going with sense 5!


[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:
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 recovery. In addition, a stronger social safety net has helped to shield the poor. (The United Nations' Economic Commission for Latin America reported this week that the proportion of Latin Americans living in poverty rose only marginally in 2009 and has fallen again this year, to 32%. -RRB- But the mood varies widely from country to country (see <t>chart</t> 4). Brazil's strong economic performance and the popularity of its outgoing president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, is reflected in a widely shared sense of progress.

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

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 Word "Chart" in Context**

Okay, so the task is to pinpoint the correct meaning of "chart" in this sentence: "But the mood varies widely from country to country (see chart 4)." I'm immediately leaning towards the more common usage here, given the overall context of comparing data across Latin American countries – focusing on things like poverty and democracy.

Let's break down the possibilities. Sense 1, the navigation map, is definitely a possibility, but seems less likely. This is a report, not a maritime guide. Sense 2, "a visual display of information," feels like the prime candidate. "Chart 4" likely represents a figure, graph, or similar visual representation of data related to those socioeconomic indicators. Given the nature of the report, a visual display of these data makes the most logical sense. My judgment is that sense 2 is the correct interpretation 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: brazil
Target surface form: Brazil
Context:
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 recovery. In addition, a stronger social safety net has helped to shield the poor. (The United Nations' Economic Commission for Latin America reported this week that the proportion of Latin Americans living in poverty rose only marginally in 2009 and has fallen again this year, to 32%. -RRB- But the mood varies widely from country to country (see chart 4). <t>Brazil</t>'s strong economic performance and the popularity of its outgoing president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, is reflected in a widely shared sense of progress. That is scarcer in Mexico and Central America, where the recession was more severe and violent crime has worsened.

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}.

reasoning_content:
**Analyzing the Context for "Brazil"**

Okay, so the target is "brazil," and it's appearing as "Brazil" in the text – no surprises there. Let's see what the context is. Ah, Latin American countries, economic troubles, Lula da Silva, and mentions of "Brazil's strong economic performance" and a popular outgoing president. Right, that paints a pretty clear picture. Now, let's consider the senses.

Sense 1: Federative Republic of Brazil, the largest country in Latin America. Makes perfect sense in this setting. That's the obvious candidate, given the economic and political clues.

Sense 2: A nut. Now, that's completely out of left field, given the context. Nuts have *nothing* to do with economic performance or presidents.

Therefore, given the context provided, the first sense is the only logical choice. Clearly, this "Brazil" is the country.


[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: president
Target surface form: president
Context:
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 recovery. In addition, a stronger social safety net has helped to shield the poor. (The United Nations' Economic Commission for Latin America reported this week that the proportion of Latin Americans living in poverty rose only marginally in 2009 and has fallen again this year, to 32%. -RRB- But the mood varies widely from country to country (see chart 4). Brazil's strong economic performance and the popularity of its outgoing <t>president</t>, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, is reflected in a widely shared sense of progress. That is scarcer in Mexico and Central America, where the recession was more severe and violent crime has worsened.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=president%1:18:03:: | definition=the officer who presides at the meetings of an organization | synonyms=chairman, chairwoman, chair, chairperson | examples=address your remarks to the chairperson
2. sense_key=president%1:18:04:: | definition=the person who holds the office of head of state of the United States government | synonyms=President of the United States, United States President, Chief Executive | examples=the President likes to jog every morning
3. sense_key=president%1:18:02:: | definition=the head administrative officer of a college or university | synonyms=prexy
4. sense_key=president%1:18:00:: | definition=the chief executive of a republic
5. sense_key=president%1:18:01:: | definition=an executive officer of a firm or corporation
6. sense_key=president%1:04:04:: | definition=the office of the United States head of state | synonyms=President of the United States, Chief Executive | examples=a President is elected every four years

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": 4}
```

reasoning_content:
**Analyzing "President" in the Brazilian Economic Context**

Okay, so the task is to pinpoint the correct meaning of "president" within this specific phrase: "...Brazil's strong economic performance and the popularity of its outgoing *president*, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva...". Clearly, we're talking about Brazil, so the context is crucial. My mind immediately starts sifting through the possible senses.

Let's see, what are the candidates? I've got: presiding officer of a meeting, the US head of state (irrelevant here), a college/university administrator, the chief executive of a republic, a corporate executive, and the US office itself.

Given that we're dealing with Brazil and Lula da Silva, the "chief executive of a republic" (sense 4) is the obvious winner. Brazil's a republic, Lula was the head of state, and that fits like a glove. The other senses are easily eliminated by context: it isn't a meeting, no US connection, not a college, and not a company. The context makes this a straightforward deduction. I'm going with sense index 4.


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

[User]
Target lemma: sense
Target surface form: sense
Context:
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 recovery. In addition, a stronger social safety net has helped to shield the poor. (The United Nations' Economic Commission for Latin America reported this week that the proportion of Latin Americans living in poverty rose only marginally in 2009 and has fallen again this year, to 32%. -RRB- But the mood varies widely from country to country (see chart 4). Brazil's strong economic performance and the popularity of its outgoing president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, is reflected in a widely shared <t>sense</t> of progress. That is scarcer in Mexico and Central America, where the recession was more severe and violent crime has worsened.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=sense%1:09:04:: | definition=sound practical judgment | synonyms=common sense, good sense, gumption, horse sense, mother wit | examples=Common sense is not so common; he hasn't got the sense God gave little green apples
2. sense_key=sense%1:10:00:: | definition=the meaning of a word or expression; the way in which a word or expression or situation can be interpreted | synonyms=signified | examples=the dictionary gave several senses for the word; in the best sense charity is really a duty
3. sense_key=sense%1:09:05:: | definition=a general conscious awareness | examples=a sense of security; a sense of happiness
4. sense_key=sense%1:09:06:: | definition=a natural appreciation or ability | examples=a keen musical sense; a good sense of timing
5. sense_key=sense%1:09:02:: | definition=the faculty through which the external world is apprehended | synonyms=sensation, sentience, sentiency, sensory faculty | examples=in the dark he had to depend on touch and on his senses of smell and hearing

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 "Sense" in the Context of Progress**

Alright, let's break this down. The target word is "sense," specifically as it relates to this "widely shared sense of progress." Immediately, I need to consider the different nuances of "sense." I've got a few options spinning in my head: it could be practical judgment, like common sense. Or maybe it's the denotation, the meaning of a word. A general conscious awareness is another contender, like a sense of security or happiness. Could also be a natural aptitude or appreciation, a musical sense, for example. And then, of course, the physical senses.

Thinking about "sense of progress," I'm leaning toward the "general conscious awareness" definition. That feels right, and those examples - a "sense of security" or "happiness" - are spot on. A "sense of progress" aligns with that feeling of forward movement, a broad awareness of positive change. Therefore, I'm comfortable concluding that the best fit here is indeed the third sense: that general conscious awareness.


[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: progress
Target surface form: progress
Context:
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 recovery. In addition, a stronger social safety net has helped to shield the poor. (The United Nations' Economic Commission for Latin America reported this week that the proportion of Latin Americans living in poverty rose only marginally in 2009 and has fallen again this year, to 32%. -RRB- But the mood varies widely from country to country (see chart 4). Brazil's strong economic performance and the popularity of its outgoing president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, is reflected in a widely shared sense of <t>progress</t>. That is scarcer in Mexico and Central America, where the recession was more severe and violent crime has worsened.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=progress%1:04:00:: | definition=the act of moving forward (as toward a goal) | synonyms=progression, procession, advance, advancement, forward motion, onward motion
2. sense_key=progress%1:11:00:: | definition=a movement forward | synonyms=progression, advance | examples=he listened for the progress of the troops
3. sense_key=progress%1:04:01:: | definition=gradual improvement or growth or development | synonyms=advancement | examples=advancement of knowledge; great progress in the arts

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": 3}
```

reasoning_content:
**Deconstructing "Progress" in the Brazilian Context**

Okay, so the text is focusing on "progress" within the framework of Brazil's strong economy and the president's popularity. Let's break this down systematically. I need to pinpoint the intended meaning of "a widely shared sense of progress" here.

First, I see three definitions: 1) movement towards a goal, 2) a forward movement generally, and 3) gradual improvement or development. The first two, 'movement forward', have merit, however they are not the best fit. Given the context of economic performance and public perception, it's clear the writer is not just referring to *any* kind of movement, but a specific upward trend.

I'm leaning towards the third sense: "gradual improvement or growth or development." This feels right, because we're talking about improvements in the economy and, implicitly, the socio-economic conditions. It's about an *advancement* of some kind. That is the crucial characteristic.

Let's quickly re-evaluate. Sense 3, "gradual improvement or growth or development," seems spot-on. We're directly correlating the "sense of progress" with economic performance and, presumably, poverty reduction, both of which are markers of improvement and growth. This reinforces my initial assessment. It’s an easy conclusion to make here. So, sense 3 it is.


[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:
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. In addition, a stronger social safety net has helped to shield the poor. (The United Nations' Economic Commission for Latin America reported this week that the proportion of Latin Americans living in poverty rose only marginally in 2009 and has fallen again this year, to 32%. -RRB- But the mood varies widely from country to country (see chart 4). Brazil's strong economic performance and the popularity of its outgoing president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, is reflected in a widely shared sense of progress. That is scarcer in Mexico and Central America, where the <t>recession</t> was more severe and violent crime has worsened. For only the second time since the polls began, more respondents across Latin America as a whole cite crime, rather than unemployment, as the most important problem facing their country (see chart 5).

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=recession%1:04:00:: | definition=the act of becoming more distant | synonyms=receding
2. 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
3. sense_key=recession%1:25:00:: | definition=a small concavity | synonyms=recess, niche, corner
4. sense_key=recession%1:04:01:: | definition=the act of ceding back | synonyms=ceding back
5. 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

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:
**My Analysis of "Recession"**

Okay, the target word is "recession." The surrounding text immediately points me toward the economic sphere. We've got mentions of a "world financial crisis," comparisons of economic performance, and discussions of unemployment and recovery. It’s pretty clear we’re dealing with an economic recession here.

Now, let's look at the candidate senses. Sense 1, "becoming more distant," doesn't fit the economic context at all. Sense 3, "a small concavity," and senses 4 "ceding back" and 5 "withdrawal of the clergy" are also way off-base and unrelated to the provided information.

That leaves us with sense 2: "the state of the economy declines; a widespread decline in the GDP and employment and trade lasting from six months to a year." This is it! It perfectly aligns with the given context and the common understanding of an economic recession. This is definitely the definition we're looking for.