[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: so
Target surface form: so
Context:
But what do we mean, specifically, by "creativity "? No one can say. In practice, it ends up being equated with a "self-expression "that encourages the youngsters' "self-esteem. "The result is a generation of young people whose ignorance and intellectual incompetence is matched only by their good opinion of themselves. The whole notion of "creativity "in education was (and is) part and parcel of a romantic rebellion against disciplined instruction, which was (and is) regarded as "authoritarian, "a repression and frustration of the latent talents and the wonderful, if as yet undefined, potentialities inherent in the souls of all our children. It is not surprising that parents find this romantic extravagance <t>so</t> attractive. Fortunately, these same parents do want their children to get a decent education as traditionally understood, and they have enough common sense to know what that demands.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=so%4:02:00:: | definition=in truth (often tends to intensify) | synonyms=indeed | examples=they said the car would break down and indeed it did; it is very cold indeed
2. sense_key=so%4:02:03:: | definition=(usually followed by `that') to an extent or degree as expressed | examples=he was so tired he could hardly stand; so dirty that it smells
3. sense_key=so%4:02:10:: | definition=(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result | synonyms=therefore, hence, thence, thus | examples=therefore X must be true; the eggs were fresh and hence satisfactory
4. sense_key=so%4:02:04:: | definition=in the way indicated; ; ; (`thusly' is a nonstandard variant) | synonyms=thus, thusly | examples=hold the brush so; set up the pieces thus
5. sense_key=so%4:02:08:: | definition=in the same way; also | examples=I was offended and so was he; worked hard and so did she
6. sense_key=so%4:02:09:: | definition=subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors) | synonyms=then, and so, and then | examples=then he left; go left first, then right
7. sense_key=so%4:02:02:: | definition=to a very great extent or degree | examples=the idea is so obvious; never been so happy
8. sense_key=so%4:02:06:: | definition=in a manner that facilitates | examples=he observed the snakes so he could describe their behavior; he stooped down so he could pick up his hat
9. sense_key=so%4:02:07:: | definition=to a certain unspecified extent or degree | examples=I can only go so far with this student; can do only so much in a day
10. sense_key=so%4:02:05:: | definition=in such a condition or manner, especially as expressed or implied | examples=They're happy and I hope they will remain so; so live your life that old age will bring no regrets

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": 7}
```

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 7}
```

reasoning_content:
**Analyzing the Senses of "So" in Context**

Okay, the target is "so," the surface form is "so," and the context is "It is not surprising that parents find this romantic extravagance so attractive." Let's dive into the possible senses here. We've got a list, so let's run through them quickly.

*   "In truth" - No, doesn't fit the flow.
*   "To an extent...that" - Hmmm, could be... but the sentence doesn't explicitly have the "that."
*   "From that fact or reason" - Doesn't seem logical here.
*   "In the way indicated" - Nah, doesn't make sense in this context.
*   "In the same way; also" - No, this one doesn't fit.
*   "Subsequently or soon afterward" - Nope, no temporal aspect.
*   "To a very great extent or degree" - Okay, this one has potential. Modifying "attractive," implying a high degree. Fits the pattern. "The idea is so obvious." or "I've never been so happy."
*   "In a manner that facilitates" - Not the meaning here.
*   "To a certain unspecified extent or degree" - Not the meaning here.
*   "In such a condition or manner" - Not the meaning here.

Alright, the most likely contender is sense 7: "to a very great extent or degree." It directly modifies "attractive", indicating the parents find it attractive *to a high degree*. But let's check for the *that* after the adjective. It's "so attractive." There's no explicit "that" following, and also, there's no implied "that". So, sense 7 is correct!


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: attractive
Target surface form: attractive
Context:
But what do we mean, specifically, by "creativity "? No one can say. In practice, it ends up being equated with a "self-expression "that encourages the youngsters' "self-esteem. "The result is a generation of young people whose ignorance and intellectual incompetence is matched only by their good opinion of themselves. The whole notion of "creativity "in education was (and is) part and parcel of a romantic rebellion against disciplined instruction, which was (and is) regarded as "authoritarian, "a repression and frustration of the latent talents and the wonderful, if as yet undefined, potentialities inherent in the souls of all our children. It is not surprising that parents find this romantic extravagance so <t>attractive</t>. Fortunately, these same parents do want their children to get a decent education as traditionally understood, and they have enough common sense to know what that demands.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=attractive%5:00:00:appealing:00 | definition=having power to arouse interest | examples=an attractive opportunity; the job is attractive because of the pay
2. sense_key=attractive%3:00:02:: | definition=having the properties of a magnet; the ability to draw or pull | examples=an attractive force
3. sense_key=attractive%3:00:01:: | definition=pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm | examples=a remarkably attractive young man; an attractive personality

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

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

finish_reason: stop

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

role: assistant

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

Okay, so the word I'm focusing on is "attractive," and the surface form is, well, "attractive." The context is "It is not surprising that parents find this romantic extravagance so attractive." My initial thought is that parents find this "romantic extravagance" appealing or interesting. I need to nail down which sense of "attractive" is intended here.

Looking at the candidate senses, I have:

1.  *attractive%5:00:00:appealing:00*: having the power to arouse interest – this seems promising, like an attractive opportunity.
2.  *attractive%3:00:02:::*: having magnetic properties. Definitely not this one!
3.  *attractive%3:00:01:::*: pleasing to the eye or mind, especially through beauty or charm. Okay, maybe. But is a "romantic extravagance" beautiful? Is it the beauty that is making the extravagance appealing?

I'm leaning towards Sense 1 because the context involves an *idea*, a "romantic extravagance." So it is not a physical beauty, or a magnetic property. The parents are finding the notion "appealing". It's like comparing "attractive opportunity" to "attractive personality". An "attractive opportunity" aligns with the idea of interest, which is more relevant to this idea.

Let's dig deeper, comparing the wordNet hierarchy. Sense 1 is defined as "having power to arouse interest" and is a satellite adjective, and is synonymous with "appealing". Sense 3 is a head adjective, which is about beauty and charm. I am seeing that, considering "romantic extravagance", it's more like an idea that has an effect. It is a concept. It is not something you would find physically beautiful. This is an idea that flatters their children, so they like it.

I'm thinking, is the word "appealing" an important keyword to look at here?

Let's check "appealing". The definitions are similar to the senses, with one being more about "having power to arouse interest", and the other being about beauty and charm. It appears that it is the "having power to arouse interest" sense that is more relevant.

So, in the phrase "this romantic extravagance is so attractive", it is probably Sense 1. This would be similar to an "attractive opportunity". The "attractive opportunity" is appealing, the extravagance is appealing.

I'm solidifying my thought process. They find it appealing, they like the idea.

So, I think Sense 1 is the intended meaning. "attractive opportunity" - "this romantic extravagance \[is] so attractive".

I'll double-check this: Sense 1 is a satellite of "appealing". Sense 3 is a head adjective. "extravagance" is an abstract idea, which works well with Sense 1. "The job is attractive" fits the same pattern as "The idea is attractive." Sense 1 seems the most appropriate sense.

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: same
Target surface form: same
Context:
No one can say. In practice, it ends up being equated with a "self-expression "that encourages the youngsters' "self-esteem. "The result is a generation of young people whose ignorance and intellectual incompetence is matched only by their good opinion of themselves. The whole notion of "creativity "in education was (and is) part and parcel of a romantic rebellion against disciplined instruction, which was (and is) regarded as "authoritarian, "a repression and frustration of the latent talents and the wonderful, if as yet undefined, potentialities inherent in the souls of all our children. It is not surprising that parents find this romantic extravagance so attractive. Fortunately, these <t>same</t> parents do want their children to get a decent education as traditionally understood, and they have enough common sense to know what that demands. Their commitment to "creativity "can not survive adolescent illiteracy.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=same%3:00:04:: | definition=equal in amount or value | synonyms=like | examples=like amounts; equivalent amounts
2. sense_key=same%5:00:00:unchanged:00 | definition=unchanged in character or nature | examples=the village stayed the same; his attitude is the same as ever
3. sense_key=same%3:00:02:: | definition=same in identity | examples=the same man I saw yesterday; never wore the same dress twice
4. sense_key=same%3:00:00:: | definition=closely similar or comparable in kind or quality or quantity or degree | examples=curtains the same color as the walls; two girls of the same age

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:
**Deconstructing "Same" in Context**

Alright, let's break this down. The target word is "same," and the context is "Fortunately, these *same* parents do want their children..." Okay, right away, the wording "these same parents" is interesting. The previous sentence establishes *which* parents we're talking about, so "same" is not simply referring to a group with identical desires. It's a pointer to *specific* parents already identified. That immediately leans me toward thinking about identity.

I've got a mental list of the word's potential meanings, let's see... we've got "equal in amount or value" (Sense 1), "unchanged in character or nature" (Sense 2), "same in identity" (Sense 3), and "closely similar or comparable" (Sense 4).

Given the construction, I'm pretty confident that Sense 3 is the correct meaning here. "These *same* parents" is functionally equivalent to saying "the *identical* parents," like "the same man I saw yesterday." It's referring to a previously introduced set of individuals who are being re-referenced with a specific, singular identity. The phrase points to an identical, well-defined group. Therefore, it's clear: Sense 3 is the right one.


[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: parent
Target surface form: parents
Context:
No one can say. In practice, it ends up being equated with a "self-expression "that encourages the youngsters' "self-esteem. "The result is a generation of young people whose ignorance and intellectual incompetence is matched only by their good opinion of themselves. The whole notion of "creativity "in education was (and is) part and parcel of a romantic rebellion against disciplined instruction, which was (and is) regarded as "authoritarian, "a repression and frustration of the latent talents and the wonderful, if as yet undefined, potentialities inherent in the souls of all our children. It is not surprising that parents find this romantic extravagance so attractive. Fortunately, these same <t>parents</t> do want their children to get a decent education as traditionally understood, and they have enough common sense to know what that demands. Their commitment to "creativity "can not survive adolescent illiteracy.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=parent%1:03:00:: | definition=an organism (plant or animal) from which younger ones are obtained
2. sense_key=parent%1:18:00:: | definition=a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

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 Context of "Parents"**

Okay, so the target word is "parent," but it's presented in the surface form "parents" – the plural. Right, straightforward. Let's see... the context is: "Fortunately, these same parents do want their children to get a decent education as traditionally understood, and they have enough common sense to know what that demands." Alright, immediately, it's pretty clear we're talking about mothers and fathers, the people responsible for raising kids.

Now, let's look at the candidate senses. We have two options: a biological sense and a more social role. First, "parent%1:03:00:: an organism (plant or animal) from which younger ones are obtained." That's a general biological definition, encompassing any creature that reproduces. Not likely here, although it could be the start of a deep philosophical discussion. However, given the context of education and wanting a "decent education," that seems far-fetched.

The second sense, "parent%1:18:00:: a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian," is the obvious match. The context practically screams this definition. This sense perfectly captures the relationship of the individuals mentioned to their children, and their desire for their children to obtain a solid education. Case closed.


[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: want
Target surface form: want
Context:
No one can say. In practice, it ends up being equated with a "self-expression "that encourages the youngsters' "self-esteem. "The result is a generation of young people whose ignorance and intellectual incompetence is matched only by their good opinion of themselves. The whole notion of "creativity "in education was (and is) part and parcel of a romantic rebellion against disciplined instruction, which was (and is) regarded as "authoritarian, "a repression and frustration of the latent talents and the wonderful, if as yet undefined, potentialities inherent in the souls of all our children. It is not surprising that parents find this romantic extravagance so attractive. Fortunately, these same parents do <t>want</t> their children to get a decent education as traditionally understood, and they have enough common sense to know what that demands. Their commitment to "creativity "can not survive adolescent illiteracy.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=want%2:42:01:: | definition=be without, lack; be deficient in | examples=want courtesy; want the strength to go on living
2. sense_key=want%2:31:01:: | definition=wish or demand the presence of | examples=I want you here at noon!
3. sense_key=want%2:35:00:: | definition=hunt or look for; want for a particular reason | examples=Your former neighbor is wanted by the FBI; Uncle Sam wants you
4. sense_key=want%2:37:00:: | definition=feel or have a desire for; want strongly | synonyms=desire | examples=I want to go home now; I want my own room
5. sense_key=want%2:34:00:: | definition=have need of | synonyms=need, require | examples=This piano wants the attention of a competent tuner

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

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

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

reasoning_content:
**Analyzing "Want" in Context**

Okay, so the word I need to unpack here is "want" within the phrase "...these same parents do want their children to get a decent education..." My initial instinct is to run through the various senses of the word. Let's see...

*   **Sense 1:** "Be without, lack, be deficient in." Definitely not. The parents aren't *lacking* a decent education for their children.
*   **Sense 2:** "Wish or demand the presence of." Hmm, close, but feels a bit aggressive. It's more than just a demand; it's a feeling.
*   **Sense 3:** "Hunt or look for." Nope, doesn't fit. They aren't actively *hunting* for education.
*   **Sense 4:** "Feel or have a desire for; want strongly (synonyms=desire)." Bingo. This is the one. It perfectly captures the intent. The parents *desire* a good education for their kids. The synonyms, like "desire," really solidify it. Thinking of examples like "I want to go home now" or "I want my own room" reinforces the emotional aspect.
*   **Sense 5:** "Have need of." This could be a contender. It implies necessity, but it's not as strong as the "desire" aspect in this specific context.

Given the context and the potential synonyms, Sense 4 is the clear winner. The parents *desire* their children to have a good education. The other senses just don't capture the nuance of the sentence.


[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: child
Target surface form: children
Context:
No one can say. In practice, it ends up being equated with a "self-expression "that encourages the youngsters' "self-esteem. "The result is a generation of young people whose ignorance and intellectual incompetence is matched only by their good opinion of themselves. The whole notion of "creativity "in education was (and is) part and parcel of a romantic rebellion against disciplined instruction, which was (and is) regarded as "authoritarian, "a repression and frustration of the latent talents and the wonderful, if as yet undefined, potentialities inherent in the souls of all our children. It is not surprising that parents find this romantic extravagance so attractive. Fortunately, these same parents do want their <t>children</t> to get a decent education as traditionally understood, and they have enough common sense to know what that demands. Their commitment to "creativity "can not survive adolescent illiteracy.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=child%1:18:07:: | definition=a member of a clan or tribe | examples=the children of Israel
2. sense_key=child%1:18:00:: | definition=a young person of either sex | synonyms=kid, youngster, minor, shaver, nipper, small fry | examples=she writes books for children; they're just kids
3. sense_key=child%1:18:01:: | definition=a human offspring (son or daughter) of any age | synonyms=kid | examples=they had three children; they were able to send their kids to college
4. sense_key=child%1:18:06:: | definition=an immature childish person | synonyms=baby | examples=he remained a child in practical matters as long as he lived; stop being a baby!

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 the Meaning of "Children"**

Okay, so the target word is "children," but it appears as "children" in the text, so that part's straightforward. The context is "Fortunately, these same parents do want their children to get a decent education as traditionally understood..." Alright, I need to pinpoint the correct sense from my candidates: member of a clan or tribe, a young person in general, a human offspring, or an immature person.

The sentence mentions "parents," and it's their "children" who are the focus. Thinking about it, it's pretty clear that we're talking about a familial relationship here. Parents don't typically want to educate an entire tribe or some random immature person. The phrase "their children" really hones in on the offspring – the sons and daughters. Sense 3, a human offspring of any age, seems like the most logical choice.

Just to be absolutely certain, let's compare sense 2 (a young person) and sense 3 (offspring). The key relationship is the link between "parents" and "children". The context uses a relational noun: "offspring." The phrase "their children" suggests a direct familial link, and an offspring is exactly what the relationship is indicating, therefore sense 3 fits. This is not simply youngsters in general. The parental connection is the deciding factor. I'm confident sense 3 is the intended meaning.


[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: get
Target surface form: get
Context:
No one can say. In practice, it ends up being equated with a "self-expression "that encourages the youngsters' "self-esteem. "The result is a generation of young people whose ignorance and intellectual incompetence is matched only by their good opinion of themselves. The whole notion of "creativity "in education was (and is) part and parcel of a romantic rebellion against disciplined instruction, which was (and is) regarded as "authoritarian, "a repression and frustration of the latent talents and the wonderful, if as yet undefined, potentialities inherent in the souls of all our children. It is not surprising that parents find this romantic extravagance so attractive. Fortunately, these same parents do want their children to <t>get</t> a decent education as traditionally understood, and they have enough common sense to know what that demands. Their commitment to "creativity "can not survive adolescent illiteracy.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=get%2:35:03:: | definition=go or come after and bring or take back | synonyms=bring, convey, fetch | examples=Get me those books over there, please; Could you bring the wine?
2. sense_key=get%2:30:12:: | definition=take the first step or steps in carrying out an action | synonyms=get down, begin, start out, start, set about, set out | examples=We began working at dawn; Who will start?
3. sense_key=get%2:40:01:: | definition=achieve a point or goal | synonyms=have, make | examples=Nicklaus had a 70; The Brazilian team got 4 goals
4. sense_key=get%2:37:11:: | definition=evoke an emotional response | examples=Brahms's `Requiem' gets me every time
5. sense_key=get%2:29:01:: | definition=come to have or undergo a change of (physical features and attributes) | synonyms=grow, develop, produce, acquire | examples=He grew a beard; The patient developed abdominal pains
6. sense_key=get%2:39:09:: | definition=suffer from the receipt of | synonyms=catch | examples=She will catch hell for this behavior!
7. sense_key=get%2:39:13:: | definition=perceive by hearing | synonyms=catch | examples=I didn't catch your name; She didn't get his name when they met the first time
8. sense_key=get%2:38:12:: | definition=reach and board | examples=She got the bus just as it was leaving
9. sense_key=get%2:38:00:: | definition=reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress | synonyms=arrive, come | examples=She arrived home at 7 o'clock; She didn't get to Chicago until after midnight
10. sense_key=get%2:30:02:: | definition=cause to move; cause to be in a certain position or condition | synonyms=let, have | examples=He got his squad on the ball; This let me in for a big surprise
11. sense_key=get%2:31:03:: | definition=reach by calculation | examples=What do you get when you add up these numbers?
12. sense_key=get%2:30:03:: | definition=receive a specified treatment (abstract) | synonyms=receive, find, obtain, incur | examples=These aspects of civilization do not find expression or receive an interpretation; His movie received a good review
13. sense_key=get%2:32:00:: | definition=cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner | synonyms=induce, stimulate, cause, have, make | examples=The ads induced me to buy a VCR; My children finally got me to buy a computer
14. sense_key=get%2:35:12:: | definition=overcome or destroy | examples=The ice storm got my hibiscus; the cat got the goldfish
15. sense_key=get%2:29:00:: | definition=be stricken by an illness, fall victim to an illness | synonyms=contract, take | examples=He got AIDS; She came down with pneumonia
16. sense_key=get%2:36:00:: | definition=earn or achieve a base by being walked by the pitcher | synonyms=draw | examples=He drew a base on balls
17. sense_key=get%2:40:00:: | definition=come into the possession of something concrete or abstract | synonyms=acquire | examples=She got a lot of paintings from her uncle; They acquired a new pet
18. sense_key=get%2:38:15:: | definition=leave immediately; used usually in the imperative form | synonyms=scram, buzz off, fuck off, bugger off | examples=Scram!
19. sense_key=get%2:30:00:: | definition=enter or assume a certain state or condition | synonyms=become, go | examples=He became annoyed when he heard the bad news; It must be getting more serious
20. sense_key=get%2:30:01:: | definition=give certain properties to something | synonyms=make | examples=get someone mad; She made us look silly
21. sense_key=get%2:37:12:: | definition=irritate | synonyms=get under one's skin | examples=Her childish behavior really get to me; His lying really gets me
22. sense_key=get%2:35:09:: | definition=succeed in catching or seizing, especially after a chase | synonyms=catch, capture | examples=We finally got the suspect; Did you catch the thief?
23. sense_key=get%2:35:00:: | definition=attract and fix | synonyms=catch, arrest | examples=His look caught her; She caught his eye
24. sense_key=get%2:32:03:: | definition=communicate with a place or person; establish communication with, as if by telephone | examples=Bill called this number and he got Mary; The operator couldn't get Kobe because of the earthquake
25. sense_key=get%2:29:11:: | definition=undergo (as of injuries and illnesses) | synonyms=suffer, sustain, have | examples=She suffered a fracture in the accident; He had an insulin shock after eating three candy bars
26. sense_key=get%2:40:13:: | definition=purchase | examples=What did you get at the toy store?
27. sense_key=get%2:33:00:: | definition=take vengeance on or get even | synonyms=pay back, pay off, fix | examples=We'll get them!; That'll fix him good!
28. sense_key=get%2:31:09:: | definition=grasp with the mind or develop an understanding of | synonyms=catch | examples=did you catch that allusion?; We caught something of his theory in the lecture
29. sense_key=get%2:36:14:: | definition=apprehend and reproduce accurately | synonyms=catch | examples=She really caught the spirit of the place in her drawings; She got the mood just right in her photographs
30. sense_key=get%2:39:14:: | definition=receive as a retribution or punishment | synonyms=receive | examples=He got 5 years in prison
31. sense_key=get%2:39:00:: | definition=go through (mental or physical states or experiences) | synonyms=experience, receive, have | examples=get an idea; experience vertigo
32. sense_key=get%2:35:10:: | definition=reach with a blow or hit in a particular spot | synonyms=catch | examples=the rock caught her in the back of the head; The blow got him in the back
33. sense_key=get%2:32:08:: | definition=move into a desired direction of discourse | synonyms=drive, aim | examples=What are you driving at?
34. sense_key=get%2:29:08:: | definition=make children | synonyms=beget, engender, father, mother, sire, generate | examples=Abraham begot Isaac; Men often father children but don't recognize them
35. sense_key=get%2:31:10:: | definition=be a mystery or bewildering to | synonyms=perplex, vex, stick, puzzle, mystify, baffle | examples=This beats me!; Got me--I don't know the answer!
36. sense_key=get%2:40:14:: | definition=acquire as a result of some effort or action | examples=You cannot get water out of a stone; Where did she get these news?

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:
**My Analysis of "Get" in the Context of "Get a Decent Education"**

Okay, so the target is "get," and the phrase I need to interpret is "get a decent education." My initial thought is that "get" here means to *receive*, *obtain*, or *acquire* an education. The most likely candidates seem to be those that align with those meanings.

I'm considering a few senses. One is a broad "come into possession" sense (get%2:40:00), like acquiring paintings or a pet. Another is the sense of *receiving a specified treatment* (get%2:30:03), which feels less likely here. A third possibility is *acquiring something through effort* (get%2:40:14). There's also the sense of *experiencing* (get%2:39:00), but that feels even further off.

Looking at it more closely, "get an education" involves acquiring something abstract. I'm leaning toward "come into the possession of something concrete or abstract" or acquiring a thing, because you "possess" a degree, for example. In the dictionary, synonyms for "get" in this sense include *acquire.* I see that “obtain” is also a synonym in a similar sense of "get."

I'm checking if "receive" fits; but, an education isn’t a “specified treatment” in the same way a movie review would be. I'm eliminating the idea of "get" as a "specified treatment (abstract)." So, where does "obtain" fall? "Obtain" aligns with the sense of "coming into the possession of something" or "acquiring," which is what feels right. I see “acquire” is a synonym in this sense.

I'm also considering the effort aspect; the idea of acquiring something *through* effort. Is it that getting an education is more like the "You cannot get water out of a stone" example? The effort sense is narrower, and I'm hesitant to map "get an education" so specifically. It’s certainly *true* there's effort involved, but that's not the primary semantic function here.

I'm comparing the "come into possession" sense to the "acquire through effort" sense again. "Come into possession" seems more basic and captures the general idea best, like "getting permission" or "getting results." It has that sense of possession. The effort is implied but not the *primary* meaning. The key is "coming into possession." So, the best choice is "come into the possession of something concrete or abstract" and I see WordNet has the same. In the end, "get%2:40:00" appears to be the most common and standard way of expressing "acquiring" an education.


[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: decent
Target surface form: decent
Context:
No one can say. In practice, it ends up being equated with a "self-expression "that encourages the youngsters' "self-esteem. "The result is a generation of young people whose ignorance and intellectual incompetence is matched only by their good opinion of themselves. The whole notion of "creativity "in education was (and is) part and parcel of a romantic rebellion against disciplined instruction, which was (and is) regarded as "authoritarian, "a repression and frustration of the latent talents and the wonderful, if as yet undefined, potentialities inherent in the souls of all our children. It is not surprising that parents find this romantic extravagance so attractive. Fortunately, these same parents do want their children to get a <t>decent</t> education as traditionally understood, and they have enough common sense to know what that demands. Their commitment to "creativity "can not survive adolescent illiteracy.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=decent%5:00:00:proper:00 | definition=according with custom or propriety | synonyms=becoming, comely, comme il faut, decorous, seemly | examples=her becoming modesty; comely behavior
2. sense_key=decent%5:00:00:respectable:00 | definition=socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous | synonyms=nice | examples=from a decent family; a nice girl
3. sense_key=decent%5:00:00:modest:01 | definition=observing conventional sexual mores in speech or behavior or dress | examples=a modest neckline in her dress; though one of her shoulder straps had slipped down, she was perfectly decent by current standards
4. sense_key=decent%5:00:02:modest:01 | definition=decently clothed | examples=are you decent?
5. sense_key=decent%5:00:00:sufficient:00 | definition=sufficient for the purpose | synonyms=adequate, enough | examples=an adequate income; the food was adequate
6. sense_key=decent%3:00:00:: | definition=conforming to conventions of sexual behavior; - George Santayana | examples=speech in this circle, if not always decent, never became lewd

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:
**Analyzing the Nuances of "Decent Education"**

Okay, so the task at hand is to pinpoint the most accurate meaning of "decent" within the phrase "a decent education." The target is clearly the common usage, and not a hyper-specific technical definition. My initial thought goes to "sufficient for the purpose," essentially, adequate. In the context of "a decent education," it implies a good enough, satisfactory education that meets a certain standard.

I start by systematically eliminating the other options. "Proper," according to custom or propriety? Hmm, "traditionally understood" in the original sentence points in that direction. But in this case, does "decent" mean "proper" education? On second thought, "proper" sounds more like decorum than the substance of education. What about "respectable"? While a "respectable" education might be a positive outcome, the term suggests refinement, not just getting the basics right, or even enough education. "Modest" in the sense of sexual mores or clothing is obviously irrelevant.

The meaning of "sufficient" or "adequate" feels right. The phrase "a decent education" speaks to an education that provides a baseline level of skills and knowledge. "Sufficient" makes sense, think of "an adequate income" or "the food was adequate." This is precisely the type of "decent" the sentence seems to imply. Looking at WordNet, the connection is clearer. Decent as a synonym of adequate, and adequate education just rings true.

Let me just quickly confirm, though. A "decent family" might be "respectable," but a "decent education" implies adequacy, or sufficiency. I'm going back to WordNet. "Decent" is grouped with "adequate" and "enough" under the sense of "sufficient for the purpose." This just confirms it.

So, I'm confident. The "decent" in "a decent education" is best captured as "sufficient," "adequate," or "enough," fitting the standard definition.


[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: education
Target surface form: education
Context:
No one can say. In practice, it ends up being equated with a "self-expression "that encourages the youngsters' "self-esteem. "The result is a generation of young people whose ignorance and intellectual incompetence is matched only by their good opinion of themselves. The whole notion of "creativity "in education was (and is) part and parcel of a romantic rebellion against disciplined instruction, which was (and is) regarded as "authoritarian, "a repression and frustration of the latent talents and the wonderful, if as yet undefined, potentialities inherent in the souls of all our children. It is not surprising that parents find this romantic extravagance so attractive. Fortunately, these same parents do want their children to get a decent <t>education</t> as traditionally understood, and they have enough common sense to know what that demands. Their commitment to "creativity "can not survive adolescent illiteracy.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=education%1:07:01:: | definition=the result of good upbringing (especially knowledge of correct social behavior) | synonyms=training, breeding | examples=a woman of breeding and refinement
2. sense_key=education%1:09:00:: | definition=knowledge acquired by learning and instruction | examples=it was clear that he had a very broad education
3. sense_key=education%1:14:00:: | definition=the United States federal department that administers all federal programs dealing with education (including federal aid to educational institutions and students); created 1979 | synonyms=Department of Education, Education Department
4. sense_key=education%1:04:00:: | definition=the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill | synonyms=instruction, teaching, pedagogy, didactics, educational activity | examples=he received no formal education; our instruction was carefully programmed
5. sense_key=education%1:04:01:: | definition=the profession of teaching (especially at a school or college or university)
6. sense_key=education%1:09:01:: | definition=the gradual process of acquiring knowledge | examples=education is a preparation for life; a girl's education was less important than a boy's

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:
**My Analysis of "Education" in Context**

Okay, the target word is "education," and the context is about wanting a "decent education as traditionally understood." My initial thought is to consider the various senses this word can carry, right? It could be the result of upbringing, the *knowledge* itself, the federal department (unlikely here), the *activities* of educating, the *profession* of teaching, or the *process* of acquiring knowledge. I need to narrow it down.

The phrase "get a decent education" is key. I'm thinking, is this about the process, the activities, or the resulting knowledge? "Get" implies receiving something, right? Thinking about how "get an education" works, it seems similar to "receive no formal education." That makes me lean toward sense 4, the activities of educating or instructing.

I'm evaluating. If we think about sense 6 - the process - "a girl's education was less important..." Doesn't quite fit the 'getting' part. Nor does sense 2, which is more about the breadth of acquired knowledge.

The sentence structure, "parents do want their children to get a decent education, ...", points towards the teaching or instruction they receive. I'm starting to think about synonyms like "instruction," "teaching," "pedagogy," "didactics," all related to educational *activity*. This connects well with what's mentioned earlier, "disciplined instruction." "In education" in the other phrasing refers to the whole process. But now, it's about *getting* something.

Okay, let's nail this down. "Get an education" essentially means receiving that instruction. Sense 4, the activities of educating or instructing, is looking more and more promising. I'm remembering WordNet here, which supports this line of thought.

But, I must double check! What about the process, sense 6? The examples "education is preparation for life" or "girl's education"? Doesn't quite jive with *getting* it. Same with sense 2, the acquired knowledge? "He had a broad education" doesn't work for "getting".

"Receive an education" makes sense as sense 4. "Get an education" is equivalent to "receive an education" meaning sense 4. "The whole notion of 'creativity' in education" is more domain based. "Getting a decent education" is about receiving instruction.

I'm confident. The best fit is definitely sense 4. The activities of educating or instructing. Done.


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

[User]
Target lemma: know
Target surface form: know
Context:
No one can say. In practice, it ends up being equated with a "self-expression "that encourages the youngsters' "self-esteem. "The result is a generation of young people whose ignorance and intellectual incompetence is matched only by their good opinion of themselves. The whole notion of "creativity "in education was (and is) part and parcel of a romantic rebellion against disciplined instruction, which was (and is) regarded as "authoritarian, "a repression and frustration of the latent talents and the wonderful, if as yet undefined, potentialities inherent in the souls of all our children. It is not surprising that parents find this romantic extravagance so attractive. Fortunately, these same parents do want their children to get a decent education as traditionally understood, and they have enough common sense to <t>know</t> what that demands. Their commitment to "creativity "can not survive adolescent illiteracy.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=know%2:31:04:: | definition=have firsthand knowledge of states, situations, emotions, or sensations | synonyms=experience, live | examples=I know the feeling!; have you ever known hunger?
2. sense_key=know%2:31:01:: | definition=be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about | synonyms=cognize, cognise | examples=I know that the President lied to the people; I want to know who is winning the game!
3. sense_key=know%2:31:11:: | definition=know the nature or character of | examples=we all knew her as a big show-off
4. sense_key=know%2:31:06:: | definition=accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority | synonyms=acknowledge, recognize, recognise | examples=The Crown Prince was acknowledged as the true heir to the throne; We do not recognize your gods
5. sense_key=know%2:31:12:: | definition=be able to distinguish, recognize as being different | examples=The child knows right from wrong
6. sense_key=know%2:35:00:: | definition=have sexual intercourse with | synonyms=sleep together, roll in the hay, love, make out, make love, sleep with | examples=This student sleeps with everyone in her dorm; Adam knew Eve
7. sense_key=know%2:31:15:: | definition=have fixed in the mind | examples=I know Latin; This student knows her irregular verbs
8. sense_key=know%2:31:00:: | definition=be familiar or acquainted with a person or an object | examples=She doesn't know this composer; Do you know my sister?
9. sense_key=know%2:31:14:: | definition=perceive as familiar | examples=I know this voice!
10. sense_key=know%2:31:02:: | definition=be aware of the truth of something; have a belief or faith in something; regard as true beyond any doubt | examples=I know that I left the key on the table; Galileo knew that the earth moves around the sun
11. sense_key=know%2:31:03:: | definition=know how to do or perform something | examples=She knows how to knit; Does your husband know how to cook?

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 Nuances of "Know" in Context**

Alright, let's break this down. The target word is "know" in the phrase "...have enough common sense to know what that demands." My initial task is to pin down the precise meaning, so I'm thinking it refers to being *cognizant* or *aware* of a specific fact - that's my starting hypothesis. Let's run through the candidate senses, thinking through each: experience, awareness of a fact, understanding nature, acceptance, distinguishing, sexual intercourse (definitely not), having fixed in mind, being familiar with, perceiving as familiar, holding something to be true, and knowing how to do something.

Hmm, so, senses 2 and 10 feel the closest. Sense 2 – being cognizant or aware of a fact or specific piece of information, or possessing that knowledge, and sense 10, which involves being aware of the *truth* of something, holding it to be true. The example for sense 2, "I want to know who is winning the game!" is a good match.

I'm leaning towards sense 2. The phrase "know what that demands" is, effectively, about knowing a specific piece of information. The phrase "what that demands" functions like a wh-clause, just like the example: "I want to know who is winning the game!". This syntax fits sense 2 beautifully. So I'll go back and double-check sense 2's definition to make absolutely certain.

Yep, the definition for sense 2 - be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information - is perfect. That's the one. Sense index 2 is the correct one.


[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: demand
Target surface form: demands
Context:
No one can say. In practice, it ends up being equated with a "self-expression "that encourages the youngsters' "self-esteem. "The result is a generation of young people whose ignorance and intellectual incompetence is matched only by their good opinion of themselves. The whole notion of "creativity "in education was (and is) part and parcel of a romantic rebellion against disciplined instruction, which was (and is) regarded as "authoritarian, "a repression and frustration of the latent talents and the wonderful, if as yet undefined, potentialities inherent in the souls of all our children. It is not surprising that parents find this romantic extravagance so attractive. Fortunately, these same parents do want their children to get a decent education as traditionally understood, and they have enough common sense to know what that <t>demands</t>. Their commitment to "creativity "can not survive adolescent illiteracy.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=demand%2:32:05:: | definition=summon to court
2. sense_key=demand%2:32:00:: | definition=request urgently and forcefully | examples=The victim's family is demanding compensation; The boss demanded that he be fired immediately
3. sense_key=demand%2:32:09:: | definition=lay legal claim to
4. sense_key=demand%2:42:00:: | definition=require as useful, just, or proper | synonyms=necessitate, ask, postulate, need, require, take | examples=It takes nerve to do what she did; success usually requires hard work
5. sense_key=demand%2:32:02:: | definition=claim as due or just | synonyms=exact | examples=The bank demanded payment of the loan
6. sense_key=demand%2:32:06:: | definition=ask to be informed of | examples=I demand an explanation

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 the "Demands" Context**

Okay, so the target word is "demand," specifically the plural form "demands," and it's used in the sentence: "Fortunately, these same parents do want their children to get a decent education as traditionally understood, and they have enough common sense to know what that demands." My initial task is to pin down the precise meaning.

My instinct is that the word "demands" here signifies something along the lines of "requires," "necessitates," or "needs." That seems the most intuitively correct, given the surrounding context, which talks about a "decent education" and the "common sense" of parents. Now, let's test that hypothesis against the potential senses.

I've got a list of possible definitions: summoning to court, requesting urgently, laying legal claim, *requiring as useful, just, or proper*, claiming as due or just, and asking to be informed. The fourth sense, "require as useful, just, or proper" – with synonyms like "necessitate," "ask," "postulate," "need," "require," and "take" – jumps out as the strongest fit. It's essentially saying "what that entails/requires/needs." In this case, "what that demands" directly translates to "what that requires."

Therefore, based on my analysis of the semantic field and the contextual clues, I'm confident that sense number 4 is the most accurate interpretation in this particular instance.


[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: commitment
Target surface form: commitment
Context:
In practice, it ends up being equated with a "self-expression "that encourages the youngsters' "self-esteem. "The result is a generation of young people whose ignorance and intellectual incompetence is matched only by their good opinion of themselves. The whole notion of "creativity "in education was (and is) part and parcel of a romantic rebellion against disciplined instruction, which was (and is) regarded as "authoritarian, "a repression and frustration of the latent talents and the wonderful, if as yet undefined, potentialities inherent in the souls of all our children. It is not surprising that parents find this romantic extravagance so attractive. Fortunately, these same parents do want their children to get a decent education as traditionally understood, and they have enough common sense to know what that demands. Their <t>commitment</t> to "creativity "can not survive adolescent illiteracy. American education's future will be determined by the degree to which we -- all of us -- allow this common sense to prevail over the illusions that we also share.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=commitment%1:10:00:: | definition=a message that makes a pledge | synonyms=dedication
2. sense_key=commitment%1:04:00:: | definition=the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action | synonyms=allegiance, loyalty, dedication | examples=his long commitment to public service; they felt no loyalty to a losing team
3. sense_key=commitment%1:04:02:: | definition=an engagement by contract involving financial obligation | examples=his business commitments took him to London
4. sense_key=commitment%1:04:01:: | definition=the official act of consigning a person to confinement (as in a prison or mental hospital) | synonyms=committal, consignment
5. sense_key=commitment%1:07:01:: | definition=the trait of sincere and steadfast fixity of purpose | synonyms=committedness | examples=a man of energy and commitment

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 "Commitment" in Context**

Okay, so the word I need to unpack is "commitment," specifically as it relates to parents' dedication – intellectual or emotional – to "creativity" in education. The phrase is "Their commitment to 'creativity' can not survive adolescent illiteracy." My initial thought is to anchor it within the definition of *binding* oneself to an action, which aligns with Sense 2: "the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action." The synonyms provided – allegiance, loyalty, dedication – immediately resonate. This seems spot on. It's essentially talking about their allegiance to, or loyalty towards, this idea of "creativity."

But hold on, let's just make sure. Sense 5, "the trait of sincere and steadfast fixity of purpose," could *possibly* apply too, so I need to make sure I consider it. Okay, so "their commitment to creativity" in this sentence. The idea is loyalty/dedication. I'm leaning toward Sense 2, but let's check. Sense 2 directly captures the notion of "binding oneself...to a course of action" – again, that allegiance, that loyalty. And then the synonyms, those synonyms solidify it. Sense 5 is a bit more about personality, but I think sense 2 is far better, in context. The context is "allegiance to", "loyalty to" (creativity). Therefore, the parents' "commitment to 'creativity'" is best understood as their loyalty and dedication to the concept, and thus Sense 2 fits perfectly.


[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: survive
Target surface form: survive
Context:
In practice, it ends up being equated with a "self-expression "that encourages the youngsters' "self-esteem. "The result is a generation of young people whose ignorance and intellectual incompetence is matched only by their good opinion of themselves. The whole notion of "creativity "in education was (and is) part and parcel of a romantic rebellion against disciplined instruction, which was (and is) regarded as "authoritarian, "a repression and frustration of the latent talents and the wonderful, if as yet undefined, potentialities inherent in the souls of all our children. It is not surprising that parents find this romantic extravagance so attractive. Fortunately, these same parents do want their children to get a decent education as traditionally understood, and they have enough common sense to know what that demands. Their commitment to "creativity "can not <t>survive</t> adolescent illiteracy. American education's future will be determined by the degree to which we -- all of us -- allow this common sense to prevail over the illusions that we also share.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=survive%2:42:01:: | definition=continue to live through hardship or adversity | synonyms=last, live, live on, go, endure, hold up | examples=We went without water and food for 3 days; These superstitions survive in the backwaters of America
2. sense_key=survive%2:42:03:: | definition=live longer than | synonyms=outlive, outlast | examples=She outlived her husband by many years
3. sense_key=survive%2:42:00:: | definition=support oneself | synonyms=exist, live, subsist | examples=he could barely exist on such a low wage; Can you live on $2000 a month in New York City?
4. sense_key=survive%2:42:02:: | definition=continue in existence after (an adversity, etc.) | synonyms=pull through, pull round, come through, make it | examples=He survived the cancer against all odds

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 the Verb "Survive" in Context**

Okay, so the target is "survive," and the surface form is, well, "survive." The context is "Their commitment to 'creativity' cannot survive adolescent illiteracy." My immediate thought is that their commitment is going to be negatively impacted by adolescent illiteracy. Either it won't be able to exist anymore, or it won't be able to "live" through it.

My first instinct is to check the senses. Sense 1, "continue to live through hardship or adversity," seems to be primarily intransitive, but I'm remembering that it can be tricky. But, hold on: The definition is "continue to live through hardship or adversity" but there's an example "These superstitions survive..." which is intransitive. Back up a moment. "Their commitment to creativity cannot survive adolescent illiteracy" - here "survive" *does* take a direct object. "Adolescent illiteracy" acts as a direct object, a noun of an adversity.

Okay, let's look at sense 4: "continue in existence after (an adversity, etc.)." This is the transitive sense, and it fits! It's about successfully existing through an adversity. Adolescent illiteracy, in this case, *is* the adversity. So, can a commitment survive an adversity? Yes, it can, or at least, in this case, *cannot*.

Now, the other sense: Sense 2 is "outlive, outlast." No, that doesn't fit here.

Back to Sense 1, "continue to live through hardship or adversity," and examples: "These superstitions survive..." which is intransitive. So, generally intransitive. But I realize that "survive" can be both transitive and intransitive. Ah, the penny drops! If it takes a direct object denoting the adversity, it's typically sense 4: "survive the cancer," "survive the crash," "survive the winter," ... or in this case, "survive adolescent illiteracy."

So does it mean "continue in existence after" or "live longer than"? Not the latter. If they say "cannot survive adolescent illiteracy," it means it is destroyed by the adversity. Adolescent illiteracy *is* the condition/adversity. Sense 4 is best.

Just to double-check: sense 4: "continue in existence after (an adversity, etc.)" with synonyms like "pull through," "come through," etc. Yeah, it works. He "survived the cancer against all odds". Makes perfect sense.

Is there any other sense? Nope. I'm going to look at sense 1 again to make sure. Okay, yes, it's generally intransitive.

Okay, I'm pretty sure sense 4 is the transitive sense and the correct one here, focusing on surviving an event or adversity, being the one where "adolescent illiteracy" is the adversity. So sense 4 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: adolescent
Target surface form: adolescent
Context:
In practice, it ends up being equated with a "self-expression "that encourages the youngsters' "self-esteem. "The result is a generation of young people whose ignorance and intellectual incompetence is matched only by their good opinion of themselves. The whole notion of "creativity "in education was (and is) part and parcel of a romantic rebellion against disciplined instruction, which was (and is) regarded as "authoritarian, "a repression and frustration of the latent talents and the wonderful, if as yet undefined, potentialities inherent in the souls of all our children. It is not surprising that parents find this romantic extravagance so attractive. Fortunately, these same parents do want their children to get a decent education as traditionally understood, and they have enough common sense to know what that demands. Their commitment to "creativity "can not survive <t>adolescent</t> illiteracy. American education's future will be determined by the degree to which we -- all of us -- allow this common sense to prevail over the illusions that we also share.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=adolescent%3:01:00:: | definition=relating to or peculiar to or suggestive of an adolescent | examples=adolescent problems
2. sense_key=adolescent%5:00:00:immature:01 | definition=in the state of development between puberty and maturity | examples=adolescent boys and girls
3. sense_key=adolescent%5:00:00:young:00 | definition=being of the age 13 through 19 | synonyms=teen, teenage, teenaged | examples=teenage mothers; the teen years
4. sense_key=adolescent%5:00:00:immature:02 | definition=displaying or suggesting a lack of maturity | synonyms=jejune, juvenile, puerile | examples=adolescent insecurity; jejune responses to our problems

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 Semantics of "Adolescent Illiteracy"**

Okay, so I'm presented with the term "adolescent" modifying "illiteracy" in this context. My immediate thought is, am I dealing with the illiteracy *of* adolescents, or a more metaphorical use of "adolescent" to describe a state of immaturity in illiteracy itself? Considering the surrounding text, with mentions of "youngsters," "young people," and "children," and parents wanting them to get an education, it strongly suggests the former: "adolescent illiteracy" is referring to the lack of literacy among teenagers.

Now, let's break down the possible senses of "adolescent." I've got a few options to consider, based on the definitions in the lexicon:

1.  *Relating to or peculiar to or suggestive of an adolescent.* This seems like a strong contender as this sense often signifies relational attributes.
2.  *In the state of development between puberty and maturity.* This seems less likely since illiteracy is not in a state of development.
3.  *Being of the age 13 through 19.* This is essentially "teenage" but illiteracy isn't *aged*.
4.  *Displaying or suggesting a lack of maturity.* This is closer but I believe the sentence means a lack of literacy *in* adolescents, not necessarily an immature form of it.

Given the surrounding context, I think I can rule out senses 2, 3, and 4. I see "adolescent" as an adjective modifying "illiteracy," specifying *whose* illiteracy is being discussed. Therefore, the most appropriate reading is the relational sense—"relating to or peculiar to an adolescent." It's the illiteracy that *pertains to* or *is characteristic of* adolescents. In other words, "adolescent illiteracy" means the illiteracy *of* adolescents. Looking at the examples provided for each sense, "adolescent problems" given in the first sense is a great example.

So, I am sure that this is the best fit. I can picture the situation clearly. The meaning is about illiteracy *among* the young. My conclusion is sense 1 is the best one.


[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: illiteracy
Target surface form: illiteracy
Context:
In practice, it ends up being equated with a "self-expression "that encourages the youngsters' "self-esteem. "The result is a generation of young people whose ignorance and intellectual incompetence is matched only by their good opinion of themselves. The whole notion of "creativity "in education was (and is) part and parcel of a romantic rebellion against disciplined instruction, which was (and is) regarded as "authoritarian, "a repression and frustration of the latent talents and the wonderful, if as yet undefined, potentialities inherent in the souls of all our children. It is not surprising that parents find this romantic extravagance so attractive. Fortunately, these same parents do want their children to get a decent education as traditionally understood, and they have enough common sense to know what that demands. Their commitment to "creativity "can not survive adolescent <t>illiteracy</t>. American education's future will be determined by the degree to which we -- all of us -- allow this common sense to prevail over the illusions that we also share.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=illiteracy%1:09:00:: | definition=an inability to read | synonyms=analphabetism
2. sense_key=illiteracy%1:09:01:: | definition=ignorance resulting from not reading

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 "Illiteracy" in the Educational Context**

Okay, so the target word is "illiteracy" in this sentence: "Their commitment to 'creativity' can not survive adolescent illiteracy." My immediate thought is, what are we really talking about here? Is it the literal inability to read and write (analphabetism), or the broader ignorance that stems from a lack of reading?

The phrase "adolescent illiteracy" gives us a crucial clue. When we're talking about adolescents, the common understanding is a deficiency in basic literacy skills – the fundamental ability to read and write at an age-appropriate level. The sentence sets up a contrast, a failure, really, of this "creativity" based education. The text explicitly mentions "a decent education as traditionally understood."

It’s tempting to consider the second definition – the ignorance that comes from a lack of reading – especially given the phrase "whose ignorance and intellectual incompetence..." However, the context is about a contrast with "disciplined instruction" and basic reading/writing skills. And if parents are abandoning "creativity" it must be because the kids are literally unable to read.

I had to check the phrases: "adolescent illiteracy" and "ignorance resulting from not reading". The usual usage, especially with high schoolers, is "graduating without being able to read." We need to go with the literal inability to read.

Just to be thorough, I checked the definitions and synonyms. Sense 1, the inability to read (analphabetism), is the primary definition. Sense 2, the broader ignorance, is also relevant, but secondary here.

So, the passage mentions "ignorance" but "illiteracy" points out the literal educational failure. And if parents are giving up on "creativity" it must be because their kids are functionally illiterate.
The sentence "Their commitment to 'creativity' can not survive adolescent illiteracy" cements it. If the kids are literally unable to read, they abandon the "creativity" approach.

Therefore, my conclusion is that "illiteracy" in this context refers to the *inability to read and write* (Sense 1).


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

[User]
Target lemma: american
Target surface form: American
Context:
The result is a generation of young people whose ignorance and intellectual incompetence is matched only by their good opinion of themselves. The whole notion of "creativity "in education was (and is) part and parcel of a romantic rebellion against disciplined instruction, which was (and is) regarded as "authoritarian, "a repression and frustration of the latent talents and the wonderful, if as yet undefined, potentialities inherent in the souls of all our children. It is not surprising that parents find this romantic extravagance so attractive. Fortunately, these same parents do want their children to get a decent education as traditionally understood, and they have enough common sense to know what that demands. Their commitment to "creativity "can not survive adolescent illiteracy. <t>American</t> education's future will be determined by the degree to which we -- all of us -- allow this common sense to prevail over the illusions that we also share. The education establishment will fight against common sense every inch of the way.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=american%3:01:00:: | definition=of or relating to or characteristic of the continents and islands of the Americas | examples=the American hemisphere; American flora and fauna
2. sense_key=american%3:01:01:: | definition=of or relating to the United States of America or its people or language or culture | examples=American citizens; American English

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 Context of "American"**

Okay, so the target word is "american," and it's appearing as "American" in this sentence: "American education's future will be determined by the degree to which we -- all of us -- allow this common sense to prevail over the illusions that we also share."

My immediate thought is, which sense of "American" is relevant here? Obviously, it's a homograph with multiple meanings. I need to disambiguate.

I consider the two main senses. Sense 1 relates to the entire continents and islands of the Americas, a broader geographical concept. Sense 2 refers specifically to the United States of America.

Given the phrase "American education's future," the topic clearly centers on the educational system, the politics, and the culture of a specific country. Therefore, I can confidently conclude that sense 2, pertaining to the United States, is the intended meaning here. The context – discussing the *future of education* – points directly to the USA.


[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: education
Target surface form: education
Context:
The result is a generation of young people whose ignorance and intellectual incompetence is matched only by their good opinion of themselves. The whole notion of "creativity "in education was (and is) part and parcel of a romantic rebellion against disciplined instruction, which was (and is) regarded as "authoritarian, "a repression and frustration of the latent talents and the wonderful, if as yet undefined, potentialities inherent in the souls of all our children. It is not surprising that parents find this romantic extravagance so attractive. Fortunately, these same parents do want their children to get a decent education as traditionally understood, and they have enough common sense to know what that demands. Their commitment to "creativity "can not survive adolescent illiteracy. American <t>education</t>'s future will be determined by the degree to which we -- all of us -- allow this common sense to prevail over the illusions that we also share. The education establishment will fight against common sense every inch of the way.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=education%1:04:01:: | definition=the profession of teaching (especially at a school or college or university)
2. sense_key=education%1:09:01:: | definition=the gradual process of acquiring knowledge | examples=education is a preparation for life; a girl's education was less important than a boy's
3. sense_key=education%1:09:00:: | definition=knowledge acquired by learning and instruction | examples=it was clear that he had a very broad education
4. sense_key=education%1:07:01:: | definition=the result of good upbringing (especially knowledge of correct social behavior) | synonyms=training, breeding | examples=a woman of breeding and refinement
5. sense_key=education%1:14:00:: | definition=the United States federal department that administers all federal programs dealing with education (including federal aid to educational institutions and students); created 1979 | synonyms=Department of Education, Education Department
6. sense_key=education%1:04:00:: | definition=the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill | synonyms=instruction, teaching, pedagogy, didactics, educational activity | examples=he received no formal education; our instruction was carefully programmed

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": 6}
```

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 6}
```

reasoning_content:
**Analyzing the Multifaceted Meaning of "Education"**

Okay, so the target word is "education," and I need to pinpoint its intended meaning within this specific context. The phrase "American education's future" is my starting point, and I'm immediately considering the spectrum of interpretations. My field experience tells me there are numerous ways to classify this concept, and it's important to consider which sense best aligns. I need to make sure I am providing the most precise definition.

My initial thoughts are, is it the act, the process, or the profession? Let's consider the possibilities. Is it the profession of teaching, the gradual process of acquiring knowledge, the knowledge acquired, good upbringing, the US Department of Education, or the activities of educating or instructing? I have to look at the context.

The phrase "American education's future" suggests the overarching system or enterprise of educational activities. The "education establishment" reinforces this, pointing to the institutions and personnel involved in the process. I am reminded of WordNet, and I'm leaning toward sense 6: "the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill." However, sense 2, "the gradual process of acquiring knowledge," initially comes to mind. This is a subtle distinction, process versus activity.

Considering "formal education" as an example of sense 6 strengthens my hunch. "American education" here is about the institution or set of activities. The broader context helps clarify: "The whole notion of 'creativity' in education..." and "formal education" again. I'm visualizing the activity, the instruction.

I'm double-checking, using "American education" in WordNet, that this is more likely to be an educational activity, sense 6.

I'm now carefully comparing. "The education establishment..." - 'education' is a noun adjunct modifying "establishment." In "American education's future," the concept is the future of teaching, the educational activities, and the system in America. There isn't an explicit "institution" sense, but sense 6 encompasses "the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill."

I'm now focused on evaluating sense 6: "the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill." Examples: "he received no formal education," and "our instruction was carefully programmed" come to mind. Could it be sense 1, "the profession of teaching"? Like "he went into education"? No, it's the activities/system.

The surrounding phrases offer clarity: "The whole notion of 'creativity' in education was (and is) part and parcel of a romantic rebellion against disciplined instruction." "In education" here means "in teaching/pedagogy." "American education's future" becomes the future of American teaching/instruction. Sense 6 seems the most suitable.

I'm just making sure there aren't any blind spots, so I'll check sense 2, the gradual process of acquiring knowledge. Examples: "education is a preparation for life; a girl's education was less important than a boy's." However, in this case, it's about the institutional/systemic activity, "American education's future will be determined..." "The education establishment..." This is better aligned with sense 6. Sense 6 offers synonyms: instruction, teaching, pedagogy, didactics, and educational activity. It's a perfect match for "disciplined instruction," and "education establishment."

Therefore, I am selecting sense 6.


[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: future
Target surface form: future
Context:
The result is a generation of young people whose ignorance and intellectual incompetence is matched only by their good opinion of themselves. The whole notion of "creativity "in education was (and is) part and parcel of a romantic rebellion against disciplined instruction, which was (and is) regarded as "authoritarian, "a repression and frustration of the latent talents and the wonderful, if as yet undefined, potentialities inherent in the souls of all our children. It is not surprising that parents find this romantic extravagance so attractive. Fortunately, these same parents do want their children to get a decent education as traditionally understood, and they have enough common sense to know what that demands. Their commitment to "creativity "can not survive adolescent illiteracy. American education's <t>future</t> will be determined by the degree to which we -- all of us -- allow this common sense to prevail over the illusions that we also share. The education establishment will fight against common sense every inch of the way.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=future%1:28:00:: | definition=the time yet to come | synonyms=hereafter, futurity, time to come
2. sense_key=future%1:10:00:: | definition=a verb tense that expresses actions or states in the future | synonyms=future tense
3. sense_key=future%1:06:00:: | definition=bulk commodities bought or sold at an agreed price for delivery at a specified future date

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 "Future" in the Context of American Education**

Okay, the target word is "future." My initial thought is to run through the possible meanings, just to be thorough. First, the most obvious: the time yet to come, the period ahead. Then, of course, the grammatical tense, which, while relevant, doesn't seem to fit here. Finally, a less common usage, referring to bulk commodities... definitely not that.

The context is clear: "American education's future." It's directly about the progression of American education into *the time yet to come*. Therefore, the first definition, the temporal one, is the only one that makes sense. The passage is discussing what lies ahead for American education. Now I need to see how the author elaborates on the concept of the future and the factors that will shape it.


[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: determine
Target surface form: determined
Context:
The result is a generation of young people whose ignorance and intellectual incompetence is matched only by their good opinion of themselves. The whole notion of "creativity "in education was (and is) part and parcel of a romantic rebellion against disciplined instruction, which was (and is) regarded as "authoritarian, "a repression and frustration of the latent talents and the wonderful, if as yet undefined, potentialities inherent in the souls of all our children. It is not surprising that parents find this romantic extravagance so attractive. Fortunately, these same parents do want their children to get a decent education as traditionally understood, and they have enough common sense to know what that demands. Their commitment to "creativity "can not survive adolescent illiteracy. American education's future will be <t>determined</t> by the degree to which we -- all of us -- allow this common sense to prevail over the illusions that we also share. The education establishment will fight against common sense every inch of the way.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=determine%2:31:02:: | definition=shape or influence; give direction to | synonyms=shape, mold, influence, regulate | examples=experience often determines ability; mold public opinion
2. sense_key=determine%2:32:03:: | definition=decide upon or fix definitely | synonyms=specify, set, define, fix, limit | examples=fix the variables; specify the parameters
3. sense_key=determine%2:31:00:: | definition=reach, make, or come to a decision about something | synonyms=decide, make up one's mind | examples=We finally decided after lengthy deliberations
4. sense_key=determine%2:32:00:: | definition=establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study | synonyms=find, find out, ascertain | examples=find the product of two numbers; The physicist who found the elusive particle won the Nobel Prize
5. sense_key=determine%2:32:05:: | definition=settle conclusively; come to terms | synonyms=settle, square off, square up | examples=We finally settled the argument
6. sense_key=determine%2:32:01:: | definition=find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort | synonyms=check, find out, see, ascertain, watch, learn | examples=I want to see whether she speaks French; See whether it works
7. sense_key=determine%2:31:01:: | definition=fix conclusively or authoritatively | synonyms=set | examples=set the rules
8. sense_key=determine%2:31:03:: | definition=fix in scope; fix the boundaries of | examples=the tree determines the border of the property

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:
**My Analysis of "Determine" in Context**

Okay, so the lemma is "determine," and the surface form is "determined" in the sentence "American education's future will be determined by the degree to which we...". I need to figure out which sense of "determine" is being used here. My initial instinct is that it has to do with some kind of influence on the outcome or giving direction to something.

Let's look at the candidate senses provided. I'm immediately drawn to sense 1: "shape or influence; give direction to" and sense 2: "decide upon or fix definitely." The context "American education's future will be determined by the degree..." suggests a shaping or influencing effect. The future is *not* being fixed definitively, so I can exclude sense 2. It’s more about being *shaped* by something, or its direction being *influenced*.

I'm checking sense 1 again: "shape, mold, influence, regulate". Yeah, this fits well. The sentence reads like "American education's future will be shaped/influenced/given direction to by the degree...". The example "experience often determines ability" is directly analogous.

I'm systematically rejecting other senses. "Fix conclusively or authoritatively" (Sense 7) doesn't work, nor does "settle conclusively; come to terms" (Sense 5). Those feel too final, definitive.

I'm thinking about the phrase "determined by" and what it actually means in this context. It's really about *how* something is. The future *will be* a certain way *because of* something else. It's an *outcome* based on a *cause*.

I'm consulting WordNet for some confirmation, and I'm reminded of the sentence frame "Something ----s something" for the "shape or influence" sense. This aligns perfectly: "the degree... will determine the future."

So, I think I've arrived at a solid conclusion. Sense 1, "shape or influence," is the correct interpretation. The degree to which we allow common sense to prevail will *shape* or *influence* the future of American education. It's a clear case of one thing directing or impacting another.


[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: degree
Target surface form: degree
Context:
The result is a generation of young people whose ignorance and intellectual incompetence is matched only by their good opinion of themselves. The whole notion of "creativity "in education was (and is) part and parcel of a romantic rebellion against disciplined instruction, which was (and is) regarded as "authoritarian, "a repression and frustration of the latent talents and the wonderful, if as yet undefined, potentialities inherent in the souls of all our children. It is not surprising that parents find this romantic extravagance so attractive. Fortunately, these same parents do want their children to get a decent education as traditionally understood, and they have enough common sense to know what that demands. Their commitment to "creativity "can not survive adolescent illiteracy. American education's future will be determined by the <t>degree</t> to which we -- all of us -- allow this common sense to prevail over the illusions that we also share. The education establishment will fight against common sense every inch of the way.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=degree%1:26:01:: | definition=a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process | synonyms=level, stage, point | examples=a remarkable degree of frankness; at what stage are the social sciences?
2. sense_key=degree%1:09:00:: | definition=the highest power of a term or variable
3. sense_key=degree%1:10:00:: | definition=an award conferred by a college or university signifying that the recipient has satisfactorily completed a course of study | synonyms=academic degree | examples=he earned his degree at Princeton summa cum laude
4. sense_key=degree%1:23:00:: | definition=a measure for arcs and angles | synonyms=arcdegree | examples=there are 360 degrees in a circle
5. sense_key=degree%1:07:00:: | definition=a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality | synonyms=grade, level | examples=a moderate grade of intelligence; a high level of care is required
6. sense_key=degree%1:07:01:: | definition=the seriousness of something (e.g., a burn or crime) | examples=murder in the second degree; a second degree burn
7. sense_key=degree%1:23:03:: | definition=a unit of temperature on a specified scale | examples=the game was played in spite of the 40-degree temperature

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 Semantic Role of "Degree" in Context**

Alright, the target is "degree" in the phrase "the degree to which we allow...". My initial thought is to consider the two prominent senses: the one related to position in a continuum or process (1:26:01) and the one related to a position on a scale of intensity or amount (1:07:00). My gut reaction is that 1:26:01 is the better fit, given that "the degree to which" often implies extent or the measure of something.

I immediately check WordNet to confirm my hunch, specifically focusing on the "degree to which" usage. I note that "extent" is often part of this construct, but I don't see an explicit "extent" synonym in the relevant senses in WordNet. I revisit the examples given for 1:26:01, particularly "a remarkable degree of frankness," which seems similar in construction to the target phrase. In my mind, I'm already seeing the connection between "degree of frankness" (amount) and my phrase "degree to which," and that's solidifying 1:26:01's suitability.

Then, I'm mentally parsing the definitions again. "Degree" in the target phrase means "amount/extent" to which we "allow". Is it 1:26:01:: or 1:07:00:: ?

I double-check WordNet, paying close attention to the examples and synonyms. I see that "degree" can refer to a "position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality" (1:07:00), like a "moderate grade of intelligence", or a "specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process" (1:26:01), like "a remarkable degree of frankness". I note that "a remarkable degree of frankness" is under sense 1, and so therefore, the amount/extent is being measured.

I quickly check the more recent WordNet 3.1 and then I realize that "the degree to which" can be replaced by "point to which." This helps me to narrow the selection.

I also observe the other synonyms. "Extent" isn't listed, so I re-consider. The phrase "to a degree" also indicates extent. If I look at "to what degree", here, "degree" is "point" or "level".

My conclusion: Sense 1 (1:26:01) is the correct choice due to the "point" synonym and the "position in a continuum" definition. "The degree to which we allow..." represents the position on the continuum of allowing, and the "remarkable degree of frankness" example represents extent/amount. I am trusting the example mapping in the prompt. I can now mentally substitute "the point to which" to verify. This strongly supports the selection of sense 1.


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

[User]
Target lemma: allow
Target surface form: allow
Context:
The result is a generation of young people whose ignorance and intellectual incompetence is matched only by their good opinion of themselves. The whole notion of "creativity "in education was (and is) part and parcel of a romantic rebellion against disciplined instruction, which was (and is) regarded as "authoritarian, "a repression and frustration of the latent talents and the wonderful, if as yet undefined, potentialities inherent in the souls of all our children. It is not surprising that parents find this romantic extravagance so attractive. Fortunately, these same parents do want their children to get a decent education as traditionally understood, and they have enough common sense to know what that demands. Their commitment to "creativity "can not survive adolescent illiteracy. American education's future will be determined by the degree to which we -- all of us -- <t>allow</t> this common sense to prevail over the illusions that we also share. The education establishment will fight against common sense every inch of the way.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=allow%2:31:01:: | definition=give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause | synonyms=appropriate, earmark, set aside, reserve | examples=I will earmark this money for your research; She sets aside time for meditation every day
2. sense_key=allow%2:41:01:: | definition=allow the other (baseball) team to score | synonyms=give up | examples=give up a run
3. sense_key=allow%2:40:00:: | definition=let have | synonyms=grant | examples=grant permission; Mandela was allowed few visitors in prison
4. sense_key=allow%2:31:00:: | definition=allow or plan for a certain possibility; concede the truth or validity of something | synonyms=take into account | examples=I allow for this possibility; The seamstress planned for 5% shrinkage after the first wash
5. sense_key=allow%2:32:06:: | definition=allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting | synonyms=permit, tolerate | examples=We don't allow dogs here; Children are not permitted beyond this point
6. sense_key=allow%2:41:00:: | definition=make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen | synonyms=let, permit | examples=This permits the water to rush in; This sealed door won't allow the water come into the basement
7. sense_key=allow%2:42:07:: | definition=afford possibility | synonyms=admit | examples=This problem admits of no solution; This short story allows of several different interpretations
8. sense_key=allow%2:42:00:: | definition=make a possibility or provide opportunity for; permit to be attainable or cause to remain | synonyms=leave, allow for, provide | examples=This leaves no room for improvement; The evidence allows only one conclusion
9. sense_key=allow%2:32:00:: | definition=consent to, give permission | synonyms=permit, let, countenance | examples=She permitted her son to visit her estranged husband; I won't let the police search her basement
10. sense_key=allow%2:40:01:: | definition=grant as a discount or in exchange | examples=The camera store owner allowed me $50 on my old camera

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": 6
}
```

content:
```json
{
  "sense_index": 6
}
```

reasoning_content:
**Analyzing the Verb "Allow" in Context**

Okay, the target is "allow" in the phrase "allow this common sense to prevail." My initial thought is that we're talking about making something possible, permitting or letting it happen. Several senses of "allow" come to mind: earmarking a resource, giving up a score (irrelevant here, obviously), granting something, taking something into account, tolerating something, and letting something happen. The examples involving water rushing in or a sealed door preventing water are helpful; this feels like the right track. This also triggers the 'consent' sense, but I'm not sure if it fits.

The structure is "allow [something] to [do something]", which guides the analysis.

I'm focusing on senses 6 and 9. Sense 6 is "make it possible... for something to happen," which has synonyms like "let" and "permit," and fits with an inanimate object or a person's inaction making something happen. Sense 9, "consent to, give permission," feels a little less direct. It's about granting something, usually to a person.

The phrase "allow this common sense to prevail" is where the nuance lies. Does it mean we intentionally *give permission* for common sense to prevail? Or does it mean we *make it possible* for it to happen, perhaps by removing obstacles or simply not actively preventing it? The latter, I think. "Common sense" is an abstract concept, not a person to whom permission is granted.

Considering the examples for sense 6 – "This permits the water to rush in" – reinforces the idea that it's about enabling or removing barriers, making something possible through action or inaction. The key is in the idea of causation or enabling, as opposed to social permission.

Now, I'm going back and forth between 6 and 9, but in this specific context I think Sense 6 is more fitting: we are making it possible through our actions or lack of action, that common sense will prevail.