[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: teacher
Target surface form: teachers
Context:
"Progressive education "(as it was once called) is far more interesting and agreeable to teachers than is disciplined instruction. It is nice for teachers to think they are engaged in "personality development "and even nicer to minimize those irksome tests with often disappointing results. It also provides teachers with a superior self-definition as a "profession, "since they will have passed courses in educational psychology and educational philosophy. I myself took such courses in college, thinking I might end up a schoolteacher. They could all fairly be described as "pap "courses. But it is unfair to dump on <t>teachers</t>, as distinct from the educational establishment. I know many schoolteachers and, on the whole, they are seriously committed to conscientious teaching.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=teacher%1:18:00:: | definition=a person whose occupation is teaching | synonyms=instructor
2. sense_key=teacher%1:09:00:: | definition=a personified abstraction that teaches | examples=books were his teachers; experience is a demanding teacher

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 Context of "Teachers"**

Okay, let's break this down. The target word is "teacher", specifically the plural form "teachers." The surrounding text is pretty clear; it's talking about how we shouldn't blame *individual* teachers and then highlights their commitment. Now, my initial scan suggests two possible senses, nothing unusual: a straightforward definition of someone whose job is to teach, like a synonym for "instructor," and then, just for completeness, a somewhat abstract, personified concept of teaching itself.

Given the immediate context, the first sense is the obvious winner. The passage contrasts these teachers with the "educational establishment." That strongly implies we're talking about *people* performing the act of teaching, not some abstract ideal. The phrase "I know many schoolteachers" seals the deal – it's directly referencing individuals engaged in the profession. Therefore, I can confidently select the first sense as the appropriate interpretation here.


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: distinct
Target surface form: distinct
Context:
"Progressive education "(as it was once called) is far more interesting and agreeable to teachers than is disciplined instruction. It is nice for teachers to think they are engaged in "personality development "and even nicer to minimize those irksome tests with often disappointing results. It also provides teachers with a superior self-definition as a "profession, "since they will have passed courses in educational psychology and educational philosophy. I myself took such courses in college, thinking I might end up a schoolteacher. They could all fairly be described as "pap "courses. But it is unfair to dump on teachers, as <t>distinct</t> from the educational establishment. I know many schoolteachers and, on the whole, they are seriously committed to conscientious teaching.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=distinct%5:00:00:separate:00 | definition=constituting a separate entity or part | synonyms=discrete | examples=a government with three discrete divisions; on two distinct occasions
2. sense_key=distinct%5:00:00:definite:00 | definition=recognizable; marked | synonyms=decided | examples=noticed a distinct improvement; at a distinct (or decided) disadvantage
3. sense_key=distinct%3:00:00:: | definition=easy to perceive; especially clearly outlined | examples=a distinct flavor; a distinct odor of turpentine
4. sense_key=distinct%5:00:00:different:00 | definition=(often followed by `from') not alike; different in nature or quality | synonyms=distinguishable | examples=plants of several distinct types; the word `nationalism' is used in at least two distinct senses
5. sense_key=distinct%5:00:00:clear:00 | definition=clearly or sharply defined to the mind | synonyms=clear-cut, trenchant | examples=clear-cut evidence of tampering; Claudius was the first to invade Britain with distinct...intentions of conquest

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

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

finish_reason: stop

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

role: assistant

reasoning_content:
**Analyzing "Distinct" in Context**

Okay, so the phrase is "as distinct from," and the target word is "distinct." The context is: "But it is unfair to dump on teachers, as distinct from the educational establishment." My initial thought is that "distinct" here means "separate," "distinguishable," or "different." "As distinct from" is an idiom, practically meaning "as opposed to" or "distinguished from."

I see two candidate definitions: one about a separate entity, and another about being "not alike; different in nature or quality." The second one explicitly notes "(often followed by `from')". Hmm, the context has "as distinct from," so that second definition is a strong lead. I'm oscillating a bit, wondering if it's more about "separate" or "different."

Let me quickly consult WordNet for a refresher, just to confirm. I find the same two definitions there. Okay, the critical clue is that the WordNet definition for "different" states it is "often followed by 'from'". Given the context "as distinct from", this really solidifies my choice.

Let's look at the wording in the context once more, as it helps narrow down the correct choice. "dump on teachers, as distinct from the educational establishment." This phrasing is about differentiating the teachers and the educational establishment. They're two dissimilar things being considered, not just separate ones.

Given that "as distinct from" is about differentiating things, and Candidate 4 explicitly mentions the "from" phrase, this must be it. The definition is "(often followed by 'from') not alike; different in nature or quality." The synonym is "distinguishable."

I think that settles it, I will select Candidate 4.

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: educational
Target surface form: educational
Context:
"Progressive education "(as it was once called) is far more interesting and agreeable to teachers than is disciplined instruction. It is nice for teachers to think they are engaged in "personality development "and even nicer to minimize those irksome tests with often disappointing results. It also provides teachers with a superior self-definition as a "profession, "since they will have passed courses in educational psychology and educational philosophy. I myself took such courses in college, thinking I might end up a schoolteacher. They could all fairly be described as "pap "courses. But it is unfair to dump on teachers, as distinct from the <t>educational</t> establishment. I know many schoolteachers and, on the whole, they are seriously committed to conscientious teaching.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=educational%3:01:00:: | definition=relating to the process of education | examples=educational psychology
2. sense_key=educational%5:00:00:instructive:00 | definition=providing knowledge | examples=an educational film

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

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

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

reasoning_content:
**Analyzing the Semantic Landscape of "Educational Establishment"**

Okay, so the task is to pinpoint the most accurate meaning of "educational" when it's part of "educational establishment." Let's break this down systematically, as I always do. The target is the word "educational", and we're given two potential senses to work with.

The first sense, educational%3:01:00, is clearly defined as "relating to the process of education." Makes sense. Thinking about the nuances, this applies to fields like educational psychology. It's about the *how* of education.

The second, educational%5:00:00:instructive:00, describes something "providing knowledge." The example provided, an "educational film," fits this perfectly. This is about being *a source* of knowledge.

Now, considering "educational establishment," the context is key. The phrase *establishment relating to the process of education* is very specific. We're talking about an institution *devoted to the process*. We're not necessarily talking about a place that's *just* instructive, like the film. An "educational establishment" is *primarily* about the process of education itself, not just an instructional resource. Therefore, the first sense – relating to the process – is the better fit. My analysis is solid on this 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: establishment
Target surface form: establishment
Context:
"Progressive education "(as it was once called) is far more interesting and agreeable to teachers than is disciplined instruction. It is nice for teachers to think they are engaged in "personality development "and even nicer to minimize those irksome tests with often disappointing results. It also provides teachers with a superior self-definition as a "profession, "since they will have passed courses in educational psychology and educational philosophy. I myself took such courses in college, thinking I might end up a schoolteacher. They could all fairly be described as "pap "courses. But it is unfair to dump on teachers, as distinct from the educational <t>establishment</t>. I know many schoolteachers and, on the whole, they are seriously committed to conscientious teaching.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=establishment%1:14:01:: | definition=any large organization
2. sense_key=establishment%1:14:02:: | definition=the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something | synonyms=administration, governance, governing body, brass, organization, organisation | examples=he claims that the present administration is corrupt; the governance of an association is responsible to its members
3. sense_key=establishment%1:14:00:: | definition=an organization founded and united for a specific purpose | synonyms=institution
4. sense_key=establishment%1:06:00:: | definition=a public or private structure (business or governmental or educational) including buildings and equipment for business or residence
5. sense_key=establishment%1:22:00:: | definition=(ecology) the process by which a plant or animal becomes established in a new habitat | synonyms=ecesis
6. sense_key=establishment%1:09:00:: | definition=the cognitive process of establishing a valid proof | synonyms=validation
7. sense_key=establishment%1:04:00:: | definition=the act of forming or establishing something | synonyms=constitution, formation, organization, organisation | examples=the constitution of a PTA group last year; it was the establishment of his reputation

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:
**Deconstructing "The Educational Establishment"**

Okay, so I'm looking at the phrase "the educational establishment." My initial thought is to pin down the precise meaning of "establishment" in this context. The text explicitly contrasts "teachers" with "the educational establishment," immediately suggesting a divide – a separation between the practitioners and the… well, the "system."

My mind jumps to the possible senses of "establishment." We have: 1. any large organization, 2. the people who administer, 3. an organization with a specific purpose, 4. a physical structure, and more, as listed. I recognize that "the educational establishment" usually refers to the folks in charge: the administrators, the policy-makers who dictate things like "progressive education," or educational philosophy – those in the governing body, not necessarily a specific school building. It's about power and influence in the field.

I'm leaning towards Sense 2, "the persons... who make up a body for the purpose of administering something." The synonyms – administration, governance, brass, organization – seem spot-on. "Establishment" in this usage implies a group resistant to change, those in power. This feels right given the context. However, let's keep an open mind and analyze other options too, and then check in more detail.

Now, checking the WordNet definition for "establishment," I see `establishment%1:14:02::` aligns perfectly with that "administration, governance" sense. It's the key: the group that governs. Could there be another better one? Perhaps `establishment%1:14:01::`, the general "any large organization"? That's a possibility, but it feels too broad.

Analyzing further, "the educational establishment" is contrasted to teachers, so, in other words, the educational establishment consists of the administrators, the governance, the policy-makers. Therefore, my Sense 2 seems to be the most appropriate, as the teachers are the workers, and the establishment consists of the people in the administration. I'm going to look at the next sense, though.

I should also consider Sense 3, "an organization founded for a specific purpose." The example text says, "It is unfair to dump on teachers, as distinct from the educational establishment," with "establishment" referring to those dictating "progressive education." That fits Sense 2, "administration," even better.

Let's double-check the WordNet senses:
1: an organization founded for a specific purpose
2: any large organization
3: a public or private structure
4: the persons who administer something (administration, governance, governing body)
5: the act of forming
6: validation
7: ecesis

The key is Sense 4: the people running the show. "the educational establishment" means the people in charge of the education system.

Going back to our Candidates, comparing the senses:
Candidate 1: any large organization
Candidate 2: the administrators
Candidate 3: an organization founded for a specific purpose

"Teachers" versus "administration/governance." Yes, Sense 2 is the clear winner here. My thought process is clear, and the chosen sense is now validated.


[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:
It is nice for teachers to think they are engaged in "personality development "and even nicer to minimize those irksome tests with often disappointing results. It also provides teachers with a superior self-definition as a "profession, "since they will have passed courses in educational psychology and educational philosophy. I myself took such courses in college, thinking I might end up a schoolteacher. They could all fairly be described as "pap "courses. But it is unfair to dump on teachers, as distinct from the educational establishment. I <t>know</t> many schoolteachers and, on the whole, they are seriously committed to conscientious teaching. They may not be among the "best and brightest "of their generation -- there are very few such people, by definition.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=know%2:31:11:: | definition=know the nature or character of | examples=we all knew her as a big show-off
2. 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
3. sense_key=know%2:31:14:: | definition=perceive as familiar | examples=I know this voice!
4. sense_key=know%2:31:12:: | definition=be able to distinguish, recognize as being different | examples=The child knows right from wrong
5. 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?
6. 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!
7. 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
8. 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
9. sense_key=know%2:31:15:: | definition=have fixed in the mind | examples=I know Latin; This student knows her irregular verbs
10. 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?
11. 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?

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": 10}
```

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 10}
```

reasoning_content:
**Analyzing the Usage of "Know" in Context**

Okay, so the task at hand is to analyze the word "know" in the sentence "I know many schoolteachers and, on the whole, they are seriously committed to conscientious teaching." The target lemma is "know," and the surface form is, naturally, also "know."

My initial thought is to determine the specific sense of "know" being used here. The context clearly indicates an acquaintance or familiarity with a group of people: many schoolteachers.

Let's quickly run through the candidate senses to see which ones apply. We have: knowing the nature/character, sexual intercourse, perceiving as familiar, being able to distinguish, knowing how to do something, being cognizant or aware of a fact, being aware of the truth, accepting someone to be what is claimed, having fixed in the mind, being familiar or acquainted with a person or an object, and having firsthand knowledge.

Scanning these, I'm leaning heavily towards sense number 10: "be familiar or acquainted with a person or an object." The examples provided, "She doesn't know this composer; Do you know my sister?" are a perfect fit for the context. This "know" is about having a relationship with someone, not necessarily a deep understanding, which aligns perfectly with being familiar with the group of schoolteachers.

To be sure, I'll quickly double-check the sense keys and definitions, just to be thorough. Yep, index 10 (know%2:31:00::) is spot-on. Its definition is "be familiar or acquainted with a person or an object." That seals it – the word "know" is being used here to express acquaintance. This is a straightforward 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: seriously
Target surface form: seriously
Context:
It is nice for teachers to think they are engaged in "personality development "and even nicer to minimize those irksome tests with often disappointing results. It also provides teachers with a superior self-definition as a "profession, "since they will have passed courses in educational psychology and educational philosophy. I myself took such courses in college, thinking I might end up a schoolteacher. They could all fairly be described as "pap "courses. But it is unfair to dump on teachers, as distinct from the educational establishment. I know many schoolteachers and, on the whole, they are <t>seriously</t> committed to conscientious teaching. They may not be among the "best and brightest "of their generation -- there are very few such people, by definition.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=seriously%4:02:01:: | definition=to a severe or serious degree | synonyms=badly, severely, gravely | examples=fingers so badly frozen they had to be amputated; badly injured
2. sense_key=seriously%4:02:00:: | definition=in a serious manner | synonyms=earnestly, in earnest | examples=talking earnestly with his son; she started studying snakes in earnest

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 Meaning of "Seriously"**

Okay, the target is the word "seriously," and, specifically, how it's used in the phrase "...they are *seriously* committed to conscientious teaching." Let's see... I've got two candidate senses to consider. The first points to a severe or serious degree, like being "badly" or "severely" affected. The second is more about a serious *manner*, something done "earnestly" or "in earnest."

Given the sentence, my gut feeling is that we're talking about the second sense. "Seriously committed" here doesn't mean they're *severely* committed, you know, to a fault. It suggests they're committed in a sincere, dedicated way. It's about how they're committed, not the degree of the commitment, per se.

Let's confirm with the definitions. Okay, sense one aligns with words like "badly" and "severely". That doesn't fit the context at all. Sense two clearly points to "in a serious manner" – "earnestly, in earnest". Aha! "Seriously committed" is essentially the same as "earnestly committed."

Yes, that's it. It's a match. Sense two, "in a serious manner," is the correct interpretation here. The synonyms "earnestly" and "in earnest" seal the deal. We can disregard sense one entirely.


[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: committed
Target surface form: committed
Context:
It is nice for teachers to think they are engaged in "personality development "and even nicer to minimize those irksome tests with often disappointing results. It also provides teachers with a superior self-definition as a "profession, "since they will have passed courses in educational psychology and educational philosophy. I myself took such courses in college, thinking I might end up a schoolteacher. They could all fairly be described as "pap "courses. But it is unfair to dump on teachers, as distinct from the educational establishment. I know many schoolteachers and, on the whole, they are seriously <t>committed</t> to conscientious teaching. They may not be among the "best and brightest "of their generation -- there are very few such people, by definition.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=committed%3:00:04:: | definition=associated in an exclusive sexual relationship | synonyms=attached
2. sense_key=committed%3:00:00:: | definition=bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude | examples=committed church members; a committed Marxist

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 Nuance of "Committed"**

Okay, so the key word in that phrase, "they are seriously committed to conscientious teaching," is "committed." Let's break down the possible senses here, given my expertise. My mind instantly jumps to two primary interpretations. First, we have the sense of being "associated in an exclusive sexual relationship" – basically, the "attached" definition. Clearly, that's a non-starter here. The second sense is the one that clicks: "bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude." Think of committed church members or a committed Marxist.

Given the phrase "conscientious teaching," it's blindingly obvious that *this* is the correct definition. It implies a dedication, a devotion, a serious investment in the *process* of conscientious teaching. So, sense index 2 it is. 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: teaching
Target surface form: teaching
Context:
It is nice for teachers to think they are engaged in "personality development "and even nicer to minimize those irksome tests with often disappointing results. It also provides teachers with a superior self-definition as a "profession, "since they will have passed courses in educational psychology and educational philosophy. I myself took such courses in college, thinking I might end up a schoolteacher. They could all fairly be described as "pap "courses. But it is unfair to dump on teachers, as distinct from the educational establishment. I know many schoolteachers and, on the whole, they are seriously committed to conscientious <t>teaching</t>. They may not be among the "best and brightest "of their generation -- there are very few such people, by definition.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=teaching%1:04:00:: | definition=the profession of a teacher | synonyms=instruction, pedagogy | examples=he prepared for teaching while still in college; pedagogy is recognized as an important profession
2. sense_key=teaching%1:09:00:: | definition=a doctrine that is taught | synonyms=precept, commandment | examples=the teachings of religion; he believed all the Christian precepts
3. sense_key=teaching%1:04:01:: | definition=the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill | synonyms=education, instruction, 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": 3}
```

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

reasoning_content:
**Analyzing the Semantic Landscape of "Teaching"**

Okay, so the lemma is "teaching," and the surface form is, of course, "teaching." The context provides the phrase "...committed to conscientious teaching." Let's dive into the potential senses.

I've got three candidates: the profession of a teacher, a doctrine that's taught, and then the activities of educating or instructing. The phrase "committed to conscientious teaching" really leans towards the *doing* of teaching, the active instruction, rather than just the job itself or a specific set of beliefs. Conscientious teaching implies *doing* it with care and thoroughness.

Wait, should I reconsider if it might be the profession? No, the conscientiousness is in the act of teaching; it is the activity. Sense 3, "the activities of educating or instructing," this seems like a perfect fit. Let's make sure, though. Sense 3 is about educating/instructing activities, sense 1 is about the teaching profession. The "seriously committed...conscientious *teaching*" phrase directly implies they are *doing* the action of teaching in a conscientious way. The match is clear: it's sense 3.
The sense index is 3.


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

[User]
Target lemma: best
Target surface form: best
Context:
It also provides teachers with a superior self-definition as a "profession, "since they will have passed courses in educational psychology and educational philosophy. I myself took such courses in college, thinking I might end up a schoolteacher. They could all fairly be described as "pap "courses. But it is unfair to dump on teachers, as distinct from the educational establishment. I know many schoolteachers and, on the whole, they are seriously committed to conscientious teaching. They may not be among the "<t>best</t> and brightest "of their generation -- there are very few such people, by definition. But they need not be to do their jobs well.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=full%5:00:00:ample:00 | definition=having the normally expected amount | synonyms=full, good | examples=gives full measure; gives good measure
2. sense_key=good%5:00:00:healthy:00 | definition=in excellent physical condition | synonyms=good, sound | examples=good teeth; I still have one good leg
3. sense_key=good%5:00:00:discriminating:00 | definition=generally admired | synonyms=good | examples=good taste
4. sense_key=estimable%5:00:00:reputable:00 | definition=deserving of esteem and respect | synonyms=estimable, good, honorable, respectable | examples=all respectable companies give guarantees; ruined the family's good name
5. sense_key=good%5:00:00:healthful:00 | definition=tending to promote physical well-being; beneficial to health | synonyms=good, salutary | examples=beneficial effects of a balanced diet; a good night's sleep
6. sense_key=best%5:00:00:advisable:00 | definition=(comparative and superlative of `well') wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable | synonyms=better | examples=it would be better to speak to him; the White House thought it best not to respond
7. sense_key=good%5:00:00:nice:00 | definition=agreeable or pleasing | synonyms=good | examples=we all had a good time; good manners
8. sense_key=good%3:00:02:: | definition=morally admirable | synonyms=good
9. sense_key=good%5:00:00:fortunate:00 | definition=resulting favorably | synonyms=good, well | examples=it's a good thing that I wasn't there; it is good that you stayed
10. sense_key=good%5:00:00:opportune:00 | definition=most suitable or right for a particular purpose | synonyms=good, right, ripe | examples=a good time to plant tomatoes; the right time to act
11. sense_key=beneficial%5:00:00:advantageous:00 | definition=promoting or enhancing well-being | synonyms=beneficial, good | examples=an arms limitation agreement beneficial to all countries; the beneficial effects of a temperate climate
12. sense_key=good%5:00:00:pleasing:00 | definition=capable of pleasing | synonyms=good | examples=good looks
13. sense_key=adept%5:00:00:skilled:00 | definition=having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude | synonyms=adept, expert, good, practiced, proficient, skillful | examples=adept in handicrafts; an adept juggler
14. sense_key=good%5:00:00:intellectual:00 | definition=appealing to the mind | synonyms=good, serious | examples=good music; a serious book
15. sense_key=effective%5:00:00:operative:00 | definition=exerting force or influence | synonyms=effective, good, in effect, in force | examples=the law is effective immediately; a warranty good for two years
16. sense_key=good%5:00:00:fresh:01 | definition=not left to spoil | synonyms=good, undecomposed, unspoiled, unspoilt | examples=the meat is still good
17. sense_key=good%5:00:00:righteous:00 | definition=of moral excellence | synonyms=good, just, upright | examples=a genuinely good person; a just cause
18. sense_key=best%3:00:00:: | definition=(superlative of `good') having the most positive qualities | examples=the best film of the year; the best solution
19. sense_key=good%3:00:01:: | definition=having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified | synonyms=good | examples=good news from the hospital; a good report card
20. sense_key=good%5:00:00:complete:00 | definition=thorough | synonyms=good | examples=had a good workout; gave the house a good cleaning
21. sense_key=dependable%5:00:00:sound:00 | definition=financially sound | synonyms=dependable, good, safe, secure | examples=a good investment; a secure investment
22. sense_key=good%5:00:00:genuine:00 | definition=not forged | synonyms=good, honest | examples=a good dollar bill
23. sense_key=dear%5:00:00:close:02 | definition=with or in a close or intimate relationship | synonyms=dear, good, near | examples=a good friend; my sisters and brothers are near and dear

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": 18}
```

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 18}
```

reasoning_content:
**Analyzing the Lemma "Best"**

Okay, so the target lemma is "best," and the surface form is also "best." The context is "They may not be among the <t>best</t> and brightest of their generation..." Immediately, I'm thinking this is a straightforward superlative of "good," but let's be thorough. I need to make sure I consider all the possible senses.

I'm seeing a range of options, mostly senses related to the adjective "good," with a few specific senses for "best" itself. Candidate 18, `best%3:00:00::`, looks promising: "(superlative of `good') having the most positive qualities." That definition really resonates – the examples "the best film of the year; the best solution" are dead-on.

Let me just quickly glance at other options, just to be certain. Candidate 6, `best%5:00:00:advisable:00`, has the definition "(comparative and superlative of `well') wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable." The context of "best and brightest" definitely implies superlative qualities, not necessarily advisory ones, so that one seems less likely.

Yes, the phrase "best and brightest" clearly refers to the most capable, talented, and excellent individuals. Candidate 18, the superlative of "good" with the most positive qualities, is the best fit. I've got to confirm this: index 18. Yup, that's the one.

Considering other senses, the options are many senses of "good," but in this context "best" in "best and brightest" refers to top individuals, those with the most positive qualities. So, I am very confident in my assessment. Sense 18 is definitely the correct choice.


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

[User]
Target lemma: bright
Target surface form: brightest
Context:
It also provides teachers with a superior self-definition as a "profession, "since they will have passed courses in educational psychology and educational philosophy. I myself took such courses in college, thinking I might end up a schoolteacher. They could all fairly be described as "pap "courses. But it is unfair to dump on teachers, as distinct from the educational establishment. I know many schoolteachers and, on the whole, they are seriously committed to conscientious teaching. They may not be among the "best and <t>brightest</t> "of their generation -- there are very few such people, by definition. But they need not be to do their jobs well.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=bright%5:00:00:glorious:00 | definition=splendid | examples=the bright stars of stage and screen; a bright moment in history
2. sense_key=bright%5:00:00:reverberant:00 | definition=clear and sharp and ringing | synonyms=brilliant | examples=the bright sound of the trumpet section; the brilliant sound of the trumpets
3. sense_key=bright%5:00:00:intelligent:00 | definition=characterized by quickness and ease in learning | synonyms=smart | examples=some children are brighter in one subject than another; smart children talk earlier than the average
4. sense_key=bright%3:00:00:: | definition=emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts | examples=the sun was bright and hot; a bright sunlit room
5. sense_key=bright%5:00:00:auspicious:00 | definition=full or promise | synonyms=hopeful, promising | examples=had a bright future in publishing; the scandal threatened an abrupt end to a promising political career
6. sense_key=bright%5:00:00:light:06 | definition=having lots of light either natural or artificial | examples=the room was bright and airy; a stage bright with spotlights
7. sense_key=bright%5:00:00:polished:00 | definition=made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow | synonyms=burnished, lustrous, shining, shiny | examples=bright silver candlesticks; a burnished brass knocker
8. sense_key=bright%5:00:00:happy:00 | definition=characterized by happiness or gladness | examples=bright faces; all the world seems bright and gay
9. sense_key=bright%5:00:00:colorful:00 | definition=having striking color | synonyms=brilliant, vivid | examples=bright dress; brilliant tapestries
10. sense_key=bright%3:00:02:: | definition=not made dim or less bright | synonyms=undimmed | examples=undimmed headlights; surprisingly the curtain started to rise while the houselights were still undimmed

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 Nuances of "Brightest"**

Okay, so the word I'm working with is "brightest," and its lemma is "bright." The context is that loaded phrase, "best and brightest," which immediately makes me think of the most intelligent or capable individuals. Now, let's consider the senses. I've got a few options: splendid, clear, sharp, ringing, emitting light, and, the most compelling, characterized by quickness and ease in learning – essentially, being smart or intelligent.

Given the phrase itself, "best and brightest" is clearly invoking the idea of intelligence, so sense 3 is the front-runner. The surrounding context – teachers, educational psychology, teaching, passing courses – is all about intellect and capability in an academic or pedagogical setting. The discussion clearly centers on the intelligence or capability of teachers, described as the "best and brightest". Thus, sense 3 is undoubtedly the best fit.


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

[User]
Target lemma: generation
Target surface form: generation
Context:
It also provides teachers with a superior self-definition as a "profession, "since they will have passed courses in educational psychology and educational philosophy. I myself took such courses in college, thinking I might end up a schoolteacher. They could all fairly be described as "pap "courses. But it is unfair to dump on teachers, as distinct from the educational establishment. I know many schoolteachers and, on the whole, they are seriously committed to conscientious teaching. They may not be among the "best and brightest "of their <t>generation</t> -- there are very few such people, by definition. But they need not be to do their jobs well.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=generation%1:04:01:: | definition=the production of heat or electricity | examples=dams were built for the generation of electricity
2. sense_key=generation%1:28:00:: | definition=the normal time between successive generations | examples=they had to wait a generation for that prejudice to fade
3. sense_key=generation%1:11:00:: | definition=a coming into being | synonyms=genesis
4. sense_key=generation%1:14:00:: | definition=group of genetically related organisms constituting a single step in the line of descent
5. sense_key=generation%1:04:00:: | definition=the act of producing offspring or multiplying by such production | synonyms=multiplication, propagation
6. sense_key=generation%1:28:01:: | definition=a stage of technological development or innovation | examples=the third generation of computers
7. sense_key=generation%1:14:01:: | definition=all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age | synonyms=coevals, contemporaries

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 "Generation" in Context**

Okay, the word to parse here is "generation." Let's see... the context provided is "They may not be among the 'best and brightest' of their generation." Right away, I'm thinking, "Okay, we're talking about a group of people here." My mind jumps through the senses. I'm seeing a few possibilities. Could it be about the *production* of something, like heat or electricity? No, that doesn't fit the phrase. What about the timeframe between *generations* in a biological sense? Possibly, but not likely given "best and brightest." Is it about *coming into being*? Still not quite there. How about a *genetic* lineage, a descendant line? Again, not really aligning with "best and brightest." The act of *producing offspring*? That's definitely off. Perhaps *technological* development? Maybe, but let's see.

Aha! The final sense clicks: "all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age – coevals, contemporaries." The phrase "best and brightest *of their generation*" really nails it. It's clearly a group of people, likely defined by age or time of birth. Yes, sense 7 it is. That's the correct interpretation here. The others are just red herrings in this particular case.


[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: very
Target surface form: very
Context:
It also provides teachers with a superior self-definition as a "profession, "since they will have passed courses in educational psychology and educational philosophy. I myself took such courses in college, thinking I might end up a schoolteacher. They could all fairly be described as "pap "courses. But it is unfair to dump on teachers, as distinct from the educational establishment. I know many schoolteachers and, on the whole, they are seriously committed to conscientious teaching. They may not be among the "best and brightest "of their generation -- there are <t>very</t> few such people, by definition. But they need not be to do their jobs well.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=very%4:02:00:: | definition=used as intensifiers; `real' is sometimes used informally for `really'; `rattling' is informal | synonyms=really, real, rattling | examples=she was very gifted; he played very well
2. sense_key=very%4:02:01:: | definition=precisely so | examples=on the very next page; he expected the very opposite

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

reasoning_content:
**Analyzing the Intensifier "Very"**

Okay, the target is "very," and the context is "there are <t>very</t> few such people, by definition." Right away, I see two potential senses. Sense 1 is the typical intensifier: "really," "rattling," that sort of thing. The definition mentions "gifted" and "played very well"—standard usage. Sense 2 is more specific, something like "precisely" or "the exact." Think "the very next page" or "the very opposite."

Given the sentence, "very" modifies "few." It's an intensifier for the adjective/quantifier "few." My immediate instinct is that this points directly to Sense 1. It's not a case of pinpointing something specific like "the very next page." It's more about how much or to what extent - "very" here means "really" or "extremely" few.

The examples given, "very gifted" and "played very well," cement my thinking. It's the same kind of intensification at play here, and thus sense 1 is correct.


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

[User]
Target lemma: people
Target surface form: people
Context:
It also provides teachers with a superior self-definition as a "profession, "since they will have passed courses in educational psychology and educational philosophy. I myself took such courses in college, thinking I might end up a schoolteacher. They could all fairly be described as "pap "courses. But it is unfair to dump on teachers, as distinct from the educational establishment. I know many schoolteachers and, on the whole, they are seriously committed to conscientious teaching. They may not be among the "best and brightest "of their generation -- there are very few such <t>people</t>, by definition. But they need not be to do their jobs well.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=people%1:14:00:: | definition=(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively | examples=old people; there were at least 200 people in the audience
2. sense_key=people%1:14:02:: | definition=members of a family line | examples=his people have been farmers for generations; are your people still alive?
3. sense_key=people%1:14:03:: | definition=the common people generally | synonyms=multitude, masses, mass, hoi polloi, the great unwashed | examples=separate the warriors from the mass; power to the people
4. sense_key=people%1:14:01:: | definition=the body of citizens of a state or country | synonyms=citizenry | examples=the Spanish people

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

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

Okay, so the target word is "people" in that sentence. Let's see, the sentence is, "...there are very few such people, by definition." Right, and it's referencing "the best and brightest of their generation," so that's the key.

My immediate senses for "people" are, let's see, a collective group, a family line, the common people, or the citizens of a state. Thinking about it in this context, it's pretty clear. The discussion is about "the best and brightest" as a subset of humanity. The phrase "there are very few such people" means, obviously, that the quantity of these 'best and brightest' is small.

Therefore, the sense that fits best is the first one: "any group of human beings collectively." It’s about individuals, human beings in general, not a specific lineage, social class, or group defined by citizenship. The sentence is saying there aren't many "such human beings" as the best and brightest. Sense 1 is the most accurate interpretation.


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

[User]
Target lemma: job
Target surface form: jobs
Context:
I myself took such courses in college, thinking I might end up a schoolteacher. They could all fairly be described as "pap "courses. But it is unfair to dump on teachers, as distinct from the educational establishment. I know many schoolteachers and, on the whole, they are seriously committed to conscientious teaching. They may not be among the "best and brightest "of their generation -- there are very few such people, by definition. But they need not be to do their <t>jobs</t> well. Yes, we all can remember one or two truly inspiring teachers from our school days.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=job%1:04:01:: | definition=a specific piece of work required to be done as a duty or for a specific fee | synonyms=task, chore | examples=estimates of the city's loss on that job ranged as high as a million dollars; the job of repairing the engine took several hours
2. sense_key=job%1:10:01:: | definition=(computer science) a program application that may consist of several steps but is a single logical unit
3. sense_key=job%1:04:04:: | definition=the responsibility to do something | examples=it is their job to print the truth
4. sense_key=job%1:18:00:: | definition=a Jewish hero in the Old Testament who maintained his faith in God in spite of afflictions that tested him
5. sense_key=job%1:04:02:: | definition=a crime (especially a robbery) | synonyms=caper | examples=the gang pulled off a bank job in St. Louis
6. sense_key=job%1:26:00:: | definition=a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved | synonyms=problem | examples=she and her husband are having problems; it is always a job to contact him
7. sense_key=job%1:04:05:: | definition=the performance of a piece of work | examples=she did an outstanding job as Ophelia; he gave it up as a bad job
8. sense_key=job%1:18:01:: | definition=any long-suffering person who withstands affliction without despairing
9. sense_key=job%1:06:00:: | definition=a workplace; as in the expression | examples=on the job
10. sense_key=job%1:04:03:: | definition=a damaging piece of work | examples=dry rot did the job of destroying the barn; the barber did a real job on my hair
11. sense_key=job%1:06:01:: | definition=an object worked on; a result produced by working | examples=he held the job in his left hand and worked on it with his right
12. sense_key=job%1:04:00:: | definition=the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money | synonyms=occupation, business, line of work, line | examples=he's not in my line of business
13. sense_key=job%1:10:00:: | definition=a book in the Old Testament containing Job's pleas to God about his afflictions and God's reply | synonyms=Book of Job

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": 12}
```

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 12}
```

reasoning_content:
**Analyzing "Jobs" in the Context of Teachers**

Okay, so the target is "jobs," plural, from the word "job". The context is about teachers: "...But they need not be to do their jobs well." My initial thought is to analyze the various WordNet senses. I have to think, *what is "jobs" referring to here?*

I'm considering sense 1, a task, sense 3, responsibility, sense 7, performance of a piece of work, and sense 12, the principal activity done to earn money, their occupation. The phrase "do their jobs well" is key. If it's a "job" they're "doing", is it their occupation, a responsibility, or simply the performance of a task?

At first, I leaned toward sense 12 ("occupation"), thinking "do their line of work well." But then, I wondered about sense 7 – the performance. Then again, the plural "jobs" seems to point toward the *respective* occupations/roles of these teachers. So, are they performing their work, fulfilling their responsibilities, or actually *doing* their job?

I'm thinking about the phrase "do a good job." That typically maps to sense 7 (performance). But here, it's "do their jobs well," which implies performing the duties of their respective roles. In similar corpora, "do one's job" can be sense 3 (responsibility) or sense 12 (occupation). The sentence implies teachers are doing their *work* as teachers.

The phrase "They need not be to do their jobs well" feels right for "perform their professional duties well." "do one's job" could be tagged as sense 12, the *occupation* or sense 3, the *responsibility*.

If it's sense 3, "do their jobs" means "doing their responsibilities". If it's sense 12, it means "doing their occupations." Let's check "do their job" vs "do a good job." "do a good job" typically maps to sense 7 (the performance of a piece of work). But here it's "do their jobs well", which literally means perform their occupations/responsibilities well.

I check WordNet's examples. For sense 12, it has "he's not in my line of business" and for sense 3: "it is their job to print the truth."

"Do their job" can be "to perform their professional duties." Sense 12 is the principal activity in your life.

Then I am thinking about the synonyms for sense 12: "occupation, business, line of work, line". Does one "do" their occupation? You *practice* an occupation. But "do one's job" is a very common phrase. Is it tagged as sense 12? Sense 3: "it is their job to print the truth".

Considering "do their jobs well", they're *doing the work* that is their responsibility, *or* their occupation. Sense 12 is often used for the position/employment. E.g., "He got a job." When referring to the work associated with the position: "do my job". WordNet sense 12 definition: "the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money".

I have to think back to the context. I know many schoolteachers... But they need not be to do their jobs well." Their "jobs" clearly refers to their occupations.

Sense 1 might be for specific projects, like "a repair job." Sense 3 is about responsibility. But "to do their jobs well" directly implies performing their occupations well (sense 12).

"Do their jobs" is often tagged as sense 12 or sense 3. In the text, I see teachers doing their occupations. If it's "do their jobs", it means "do their work". "Job" = "the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money" (sense 12).

Here, I feel confident about sense 12. "Their jobs" means their occupations (teaching). Teaching *is* their occupation, so sense 12 is correct.

I am looking again at the phrase "to do their jobs well", "job" is the role/occupation. It's not a specific task but the *entirety* of their professional duties. It could be responsibility, but if "doing their jobs well", means "doing their occupations well," I would select 12. I go with 12. "Their jobs" here means "do their occupations".


[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: well
Target surface form: well
Context:
I myself took such courses in college, thinking I might end up a schoolteacher. They could all fairly be described as "pap "courses. But it is unfair to dump on teachers, as distinct from the educational establishment. I know many schoolteachers and, on the whole, they are seriously committed to conscientious teaching. They may not be among the "best and brightest "of their generation -- there are very few such people, by definition. But they need not be to do their jobs <t>well</t>. Yes, we all can remember one or two truly inspiring teachers from our school days.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=well%4:02:13:: | definition=with prudence or propriety | examples=You would do well to say nothing more; could not well refuse
2. sense_key=well%4:02:10:: | definition=in a manner affording benefit or advantage | synonyms=advantageously | examples=she married well; The children were settled advantageously in Seattle
3. sense_key=well%4:02:03:: | definition=indicating high probability; in all likelihood | synonyms=easily | examples=I might well do it; a mistake that could easily have ended in disaster
4. sense_key=well%4:02:08:: | definition=to a suitable or appropriate extent or degree | examples=the project was well underway; the fetus has well developed organs
5. sense_key=well%4:02:09:: | definition=in financial comfort | synonyms=comfortably | examples=They live well; she has been able to live comfortably since her husband died
6. sense_key=well%4:02:01:: | definition=without unusual distress or resentment; with good humor | examples=took the joke well; took the tragic news well
7. sense_key=well%4:02:15:: | definition=(used for emphasis or as an intensifier) entirely or fully | examples=a book well worth reading; was well aware of the difficulties ahead
8. sense_key=well%4:02:12:: | definition=with skill or in a pleasing manner | examples=she dances well; he writes well
9. sense_key=well%4:02:05:: | definition=thoroughly or completely; fully; often used as a combining form; ; ; ; ; , | examples=The problem is well understood; she was well informed
10. sense_key=well%4:02:14:: | definition=with great or especially intimate knowledge | synonyms=intimately | examples=we knew them well
11. sense_key=well%4:02:07:: | definition=favorably; with approval | examples=their neighbors spoke well of them; he thought well of the book
12. sense_key=well%4:02:00:: | definition=(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (`good' is a nonstandard dialectal variant for `well') | synonyms=good | examples=the children behaved well; a task well done
13. sense_key=well%4:02:11:: | definition=to a great extent or degree | synonyms=considerably, substantially | examples=I'm afraid the film was well over budget; painting the room white made it seem considerably (or substantially) larger

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": 12}
```

reasoning_content:
**Analyzing the Semantic Sense of "Well"**

Okay, so the target is "well", and the surface form is, of course, "well" in the phrase "But they need not be to do their jobs well." My initial task is to identify the correct sense of "well" within this context. I'm presented with a list of potential senses, and it's clear this is a classic Word Sense Disambiguation (WSD) problem.

My focus immediately narrows to the meaning of "well" in relation to performing a "job." Given the options, I'm thinking it's probably about the *manner* in which the job is done. I'm considering senses like:

*   **Sense 12:** "in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard" - This feels promising. The example "a task well done" is particularly relevant.
*   **Sense 8:** "with skill or in a pleasing manner" - This could also work, but feels a little too specific. The example "she dances well; he writes well" brings a specific type of skill.

The phrase "do their jobs well" seems like it's about the standard of work, rather than a specific skill like dancing or writing. I need to make sure I'm precise here.

Let's examine the examples for Sense 12 again: "the children behaved well; a task well done". Wait, hold on – "a task well done" is almost a perfect match for "doing a job well." A job is essentially a *task*. This is a strong indicator.

Now I'm looking at comparing. Sense 8 seems to imply a certain level of performance. This particular sentence does not point to that. They could be average at their job, but still be considered "well" if they do their job to a satisfactory standard.

Let's do a quick scan of the other options just to be sure... No, they don't seem to fit. Sense 12 is the general one.

I'm confident now. Sense 12, "in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard" is the correct one. The phrase "do their jobs well" is about meeting the requirements and standard for that particular job. "A task well done". Sense 12 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: remember
Target surface form: remember
Context:
They could all fairly be described as "pap "courses. But it is unfair to dump on teachers, as distinct from the educational establishment. I know many schoolteachers and, on the whole, they are seriously committed to conscientious teaching. They may not be among the "best and brightest "of their generation -- there are very few such people, by definition. But they need not be to do their jobs well. Yes, we all can <t>remember</t> one or two truly inspiring teachers from our school days. But our education proceeded at the hands of those others, who were merely competent and conscientious.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=remember%2:31:08:: | definition=exercise, or have the power of, memory | examples=After the shelling, many people lost the ability to remember; some remember better than others
2. sense_key=remember%2:31:02:: | definition=recapture the past; indulge in memories | synonyms=think back | examples=he remembered how he used to pick flowers
3. sense_key=remember%2:31:01:: | definition=keep in mind for attention or consideration | synonyms=think of | examples=Remember the Alamo; Remember to call your mother every day!
4. sense_key=remember%2:31:00:: | definition=recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection | synonyms=retrieve, recall, call back, call up, recollect, think | examples=I can't remember saying any such thing; I can't think what her last name was
5. sense_key=remember%2:32:07:: | definition=mention favorably, as in prayer | examples=remember me in your prayers
6. sense_key=remember%2:32:00:: | definition=mention as by way of greeting or to indicate friendship | synonyms=commend | examples=Remember me to your wife
7. sense_key=remember%2:40:00:: | definition=show appreciation to | examples=He remembered her in his will
8. sense_key=remember%2:31:09:: | definition=call to remembrance; keep alive the memory of someone or something, as in a ceremony | synonyms=commemorate | examples=We remembered the 50th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz; Remember the dead of the First World War

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 "Remember" in Context**

Okay, so the lemma is "remember," and the context is about recalling inspiring teachers. My initial thought is to identify the most fitting sense from WordNet. Let's run through the candidates. Sense 1, related to the general ability of memory, doesn't quite fit. Sense 2, "recapture the past; indulge in memories," feels a little less direct. It's more about dwelling on memories, perhaps, but isn't as precise as what's intended here. Sense 3, "keep in mind for attention or consideration" is even less relevant. Now, Sense 4, "recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection," that sounds promising, especially considering the synonyms provided: retrieve, recall, call back, call up, recollect, think. This feels like the right track.

Let's look more closely at Sense 4 and test it. The example sentence here is "I can't remember saying any such thing". Right, this fits; and this context "we all can remember one or two truly inspiring teachers from our school days." also fits. It's all about summoning specific past memories. Now, let's compare 2 and 4. Sense 2, "recapture the past; indulge in memories," sounds like an intransitive act.

Hold on, after another check of the WordNet information, Sense 4 looks like it fits perfectly. Specifically, remember%2:31:00::. This looks like the most common transitive sense for recalling specific things or people from memory. The sentence would read as "We all can remember [retrieve, recall] one or two truly inspiring teachers...". Yes, it's clear now. Sense 4 is "recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection."

So, I'm going with Sense 4. It's a solid match to the core meaning in this context.


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

[User]
Target lemma: truly
Target surface form: truly
Context:
They could all fairly be described as "pap "courses. But it is unfair to dump on teachers, as distinct from the educational establishment. I know many schoolteachers and, on the whole, they are seriously committed to conscientious teaching. They may not be among the "best and brightest "of their generation -- there are very few such people, by definition. But they need not be to do their jobs well. Yes, we all can remember one or two <t>truly</t> inspiring teachers from our school days. But our education proceeded at the hands of those others, who were merely competent and conscientious.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=truly%4:02:03:: | definition=with sincerity; without pretense | synonyms=sincerely, unfeignedly | examples=she praised him sincerely for his victory; was unfeignedly glad to see his old teacher
2. sense_key=truly%4:02:01:: | definition=by right | synonyms=rightfully | examples=baseball rightfully is the nation's pastime
3. sense_key=truly%4:02:00:: | definition=in accordance with truth or fact or reality | synonyms=genuinely, really | examples=she was now truly American; a genuinely open society
4. sense_key=truly%4:02:04:: | definition=in fact (used as intensifiers or sentence modifiers) | synonyms=in truth, really | examples=in truth, moral decay hastened the decline of the Roman Empire; really, you shouldn't have done it

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 Adverb "Truly" in Context**

Okay, so the task is to pinpoint the meaning of "truly" in the phrase "truly inspiring teachers." The surface form is simple, "truly," and the context is clear: "Yes, we all can remember one or two truly inspiring teachers from our school days." The key phrase is definitely "truly inspiring teachers," and it's modifying the adjective "inspiring."

Now, let's consider the candidate senses. I've got: sincerity, by right, accordance with truth/reality (genuinely), and "in fact" as an intensifier/sentence modifier. Sense 3 and 4 look the most promising.

Sense 3, "in accordance with truth or fact or reality" and its synonyms "genuinely, really," seems quite pertinent. The examples are telling: "she was now truly American," "a genuinely open society." Wait a second! "Truly inspiring" - they *were* genuinely inspiring teachers. Bingo. It seems spot-on.

Sense 4, the intensifier/sentence modifier, is a possibility, but let's see, the examples are sentence adverbials, and modifying an adjective. We also have "really, you shouldn't have." The examples provided include using "in truth, moral decay hastened..." and "Really, you shouldn't have". So, this seems more about sentence-level emphasis ("Truly, I tell you..."). It's a different function entirely.

Considering "truly inspiring" modifies the adjective "inspiring," and sense 3 provides "a genuinely open society" where "genuinely" modifies the adjective "open," this is a perfect match. Sense 3 is the clear winner here.


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

[User]
Target lemma: teacher
Target surface form: teachers
Context:
They could all fairly be described as "pap "courses. But it is unfair to dump on teachers, as distinct from the educational establishment. I know many schoolteachers and, on the whole, they are seriously committed to conscientious teaching. They may not be among the "best and brightest "of their generation -- there are very few such people, by definition. But they need not be to do their jobs well. Yes, we all can remember one or two truly inspiring <t>teachers</t> from our school days. But our education proceeded at the hands of those others, who were merely competent and conscientious.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=teacher%1:09:00:: | definition=a personified abstraction that teaches | examples=books were his teachers; experience is a demanding teacher
2. sense_key=teacher%1:18:00:: | definition=a person whose occupation is teaching | synonyms=instructor

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 "teachers"**

Okay, so the target is "teacher" in its plural form, "teachers," and the surrounding sentence is key: "Yes, we all can remember one or two truly inspiring teachers from our school days." The candidate senses are pretty straightforward – the abstract "teacher" (like a guiding principle, which is unlikely), versus the more literal "instructor."

The context, specifically, the phrase "truly inspiring teachers from our school days" and the prior reference to "schoolteachers," screams out that we're talking about *actual* people, individuals whose *occupation* is teaching. The phrasing emphasizes personal impact and remembrance, which aligns perfectly with a human instructor and not some abstract concept. Sense two is a dead ringer here; it is the correct sense.


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

[User]
Target lemma: education
Target surface form: education
Context:
But it is unfair to dump on teachers, as distinct from the educational establishment. I know many schoolteachers and, on the whole, they are seriously committed to conscientious teaching. They may not be among the "best and brightest "of their generation -- there are very few such people, by definition. But they need not be to do their jobs well. Yes, we all can remember one or two truly inspiring teachers from our school days. But our <t>education</t> proceeded at the hands of those others, who were merely competent and conscientious. In this sense, a teacher can be compared to one's family doctor.

Candidate senses:
1. 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
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%1:04:00:: | 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
4. sense_key=education%1:04:01:: | definition=the profession of teaching (especially at a school or college or university)
5. sense_key=education%1:09:00:: | definition=knowledge acquired by learning and instruction | examples=it was clear that he had a very broad education
6. 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

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 Nuances of "Education" in Context**

Okay, here's what I'm thinking. The target word is "education," and the surface form is, well, "education". The context is "But our education proceeded at the hands of those others, who were merely competent and conscientious." My initial instinct is to pin down the relevant sense of "education" here. Clearly, it refers to the process of being educated, learning from teachers.

I've got a list of candidate senses. Sense 1, the U.S. federal department, is out immediately. Sense 2, "the gradual process of acquiring knowledge," is a possibility. Sense 3, "the activities of educating or instructing," is another. Sense 4, the profession of teaching, seems less likely in this context. Sense 5, knowledge acquired, feels a bit off too, and sense 6, the result of good upbringing, doesn't quite fit either.

Given "proceeded at the hands of those others," it leans towards the *action* of being instructed, not the state of knowing. The phrase "proceeded at the hands of" implies the "those others" are the active agents. The education is something *they* are doing. This is key.

My focus goes to sense 2: "the gradual process of acquiring knowledge." And sense 3: "the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill".

Since it "proceeded at the hands of [teachers]", the teachers are the ones doing the activities of educating. But "our education" refers to "the instruction of us" (activities of educating) or "our process of acquiring knowledge".

I check WordNet, sense 3 (education%1:04:00::) has the example "he received no formal education". Then, sense 2 (education%1:09:01::) has "education is a preparation for life; a girl's education was less important than a boy's". Sense 3 is an act (lexical file 04 - act), while sense 2 is a cognition (lexical file 09).

So, the phrase "at the hands of" highlights the active role of the teachers. "Our instruction proceeded...". I can replace "education" with the synonyms from sense 3: "our instruction proceeded at the hands of those others." Yes, that makes perfect sense. The examples for sense 3: "he received no formal education." "our instruction was carefully programmed." I feel like I'm homing in.

I also notice the lexical file 04 corresponds to noun.act and the process of acquiring knowledge is noun.cognition. The phrase "proceeded at the hands of..." suggests an activity directed by the teachers. I'm leaning more towards "education" as the activity of educating or instructing.

Sense 3 is fitting: definition = "the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill". Synonyms = instruction, teaching. "our teaching/instruction proceeded at the hands of those others". Yes, that seals it. Sense 2, the gradual process, is still in the running but not as strongly.

I have to choose one. "Our instruction proceeded" vs "our process of acquiring knowledge proceeded."

Okay, let's zoom out. In SemCor, "education" is *often* sense 3 when dealing with formal schooling and teaching, which this passage is clearly about. It has teachers and school: "conscientious teaching", "one or two truly inspiring teachers from our school days", "our education proceeded at the hands of those others." I'm solidifying my pick.

I'm confident: I'm going with sense 3.


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

[User]
Target lemma: proceed
Target surface form: proceeded
Context:
But it is unfair to dump on teachers, as distinct from the educational establishment. I know many schoolteachers and, on the whole, they are seriously committed to conscientious teaching. They may not be among the "best and brightest "of their generation -- there are very few such people, by definition. But they need not be to do their jobs well. Yes, we all can remember one or two truly inspiring teachers from our school days. But our education <t>proceeded</t> at the hands of those others, who were merely competent and conscientious. In this sense, a teacher can be compared to one's family doctor.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=proceed%2:32:00:: | definition=continue talking;  he continued, | synonyms=continue, go on, carry on | examples=I know it's hard,; but there is no choice
2. sense_key=proceed%2:42:00:: | definition=continue a certain state, condition, or activity | synonyms=continue, go on, go along, keep | examples=Keep on working!; We continued to work into the night
3. sense_key=proceed%2:38:00:: | definition=move ahead; travel onward in time or space | synonyms=go forward, continue | examples=We proceeded towards Washington; She continued in the direction of the hills
4. sense_key=proceed%2:41:00:: | definition=follow a procedure or take a course | synonyms=go, move | examples=We should go farther in this matter; She went through a lot of trouble
5. sense_key=proceed%2:30:00:: | definition=follow a certain course | synonyms=go | examples=The inauguration went well; how did your interview go?

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:
**Analysis of "proceeded" in Context**

Alright, let's break this down. The target is "proceeded" in the phrase "our education proceeded at the hands of those others." I'm looking for the most accurate sense of "proceed."

First instinct? "Continue." "Our education *continued*." That feels right. But let's be thorough. I'm considering the candidates:

1.  Continue talking - Nope, doesn't fit the context.
2.  Continue a certain state, condition, or activity - Potentially the strongest contender. Education *is* an activity.
3.  Move ahead; travel onward in time or space - Hmm, could education "move ahead"? It's not the first thing that comes to mind, but worth considering.
4.  Follow a procedure or take a course - Perhaps, but "at the hands of" suggests something more general than a strict procedure.
5.  Follow a certain course - Might work, but again, "at the hands of" feels less about following a pre-defined path.

"Proceed" often implies a process unfolding. My gut says it's about the *happening* of the education. Let's compare the candidate senses with similar scenarios. Sense 5 is similar to "The inauguration went well". In "our education proceeded", it is similar to "The education happened".

I'm thinking "continue" (Sense 2) is a strong fit. I'm not ruling it out. It's the most natural paraphrase. If education "proceeded," it *went on*.

I'm also considering the "move ahead" (Sense 3), but I keep coming back to the idea of education as a *process.*

Let's check WordNet. I want to nail down the precise meaning.
WordNet gives the definitions:
- "continue a certain state, condition, or activity"
- "move ahead; travel onward in time or space"
- "follow a procedure or take a course"
- "follow a certain course"
- "continue talking"

Okay, now it's clearer that "move ahead" might imply progress, but that isn't central.

The context seems to be that our education *happened* or *was conducted*.

I’m now convinced the right sense is “continue a certain state, condition, or activity” (Sense 2). Education is an ongoing activity that happened. The phrase "proceeded at the hands of those others" indicates the *carrying out* of the activity. It's not about strict procedures, timelines, or just movement. It's about education as an ongoing process taking place.


[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: competent
Target surface form: competent
Context:
But it is unfair to dump on teachers, as distinct from the educational establishment. I know many schoolteachers and, on the whole, they are seriously committed to conscientious teaching. They may not be among the "best and brightest "of their generation -- there are very few such people, by definition. But they need not be to do their jobs well. Yes, we all can remember one or two truly inspiring teachers from our school days. But our education proceeded at the hands of those others, who were merely <t>competent</t> and conscientious. In this sense, a teacher can be compared to one's family doctor.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=competent%5:00:00:adequate:00 | definition=adequate for the purpose | examples=a competent performance
2. sense_key=competent%3:00:00:: | definition=properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient | examples=a competent typist
3. sense_key=competent%3:00:02:: | definition=legally qualified or sufficient | examples=a competent court; competent testimony

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 "Competent" in Context**

Okay, the target lemma is "competent," and I'm looking at teachers who, while not exceptional, are effective. My initial candidates for the sense are: "adequate for the purpose," "properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient," and "legally qualified or sufficient."

My gut reaction is that the "properly qualified or capable" sense (sense 2) is the front-runner. The phrase "competent typist" feels spot-on for describing a competent teacher – it's about their ability to *do* the job, not necessarily being outstanding.

However, let me not jump the gun and consider sense 1, "adequate for the purpose" as this could also apply to a teacher's performance. The context talks about teachers who are "merely competent," which suggests they are sufficiently capable, efficient, or qualified, but not necessarily exceptional. The phrase "competent typist" in sense 2 seems like a very good analogy for this meaning. It's a clear fit.

Alright, back to sense 2. Let me confirm my choice: the definition is "properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient."

Yes, that's definitely the best match. Sense 2 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: sense
Target surface form: sense
Context:
I know many schoolteachers and, on the whole, they are seriously committed to conscientious teaching. They may not be among the "best and brightest "of their generation -- there are very few such people, by definition. But they need not be to do their jobs well. Yes, we all can remember one or two truly inspiring teachers from our school days. But our education proceeded at the hands of those others, who were merely competent and conscientious. In this <t>sense</t>, a teacher can be compared to one's family doctor. If he were brilliant, he probably would not be a family doctor in the first place.

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

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 Meaning of "Sense" in Context**

Okay, so the task at hand is to pinpoint the specific meaning of "sense" in the phrase "In this sense, a teacher can be compared to one's family doctor." The surface form is straightforward: "sense." The context, "In this sense, a teacher can be compared to one's family doctor," is pretty clear. "In this sense" immediately flags that we're dealing with a specific interpretation or understanding.

Let's quickly run through the candidate senses: the one about sensation is a no-go; the musical ability sense, also doesn't fit the context. Judgment doesn't seem to be the primary meaning in this sentence. Also, the one about general awareness seems unrelated. Ah, here we go, sense number five looks promising: "the meaning of a word or expression; the way in which a word or expression or situation can be interpreted." That's it! "In this sense" is explicitly about interpreting something. Given the context of comparing a teacher to a doctor, we're definitely talking about the interpretation or meaning of their roles. I'm quite confident in my assessment.


[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: teacher
Target surface form: teacher
Context:
I know many schoolteachers and, on the whole, they are seriously committed to conscientious teaching. They may not be among the "best and brightest "of their generation -- there are very few such people, by definition. But they need not be to do their jobs well. Yes, we all can remember one or two truly inspiring teachers from our school days. But our education proceeded at the hands of those others, who were merely competent and conscientious. In this sense, a <t>teacher</t> can be compared to one's family doctor. If he were brilliant, he probably would not be a family doctor in the first place.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=teacher%1:09:00:: | definition=a personified abstraction that teaches | examples=books were his teachers; experience is a demanding teacher
2. sense_key=teacher%1:18:00:: | definition=a person whose occupation is teaching | synonyms=instructor

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

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

reasoning_content:
**Deconstructing the "Teacher" Concept**

Okay, so we've got "teacher," and we need to pin down its meaning in this specific phrase: "a teacher can be compared to one's family doctor." Right off the bat, I recognize we're not dealing with some abstract notion of "teaching" personified. That's sense 1, but it's not relevant here.

The passage talks about schoolteachers and inspiring teachers, which immediately points us toward the concrete, occupational definition. Then, the comparison to a family doctor seals the deal. We're clearly talking about *a person* whose job is teaching, a schoolteacher. Therefore, based on the context, sense 2—"a person whose occupation is teaching"—is the interpretation we should be using. This is a pretty straightforward disambiguation. The context and analogy provide the necessary cues to arrive at the correct sense of the word, here "teacher" refers to a schoolteacher.


[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: compare
Target surface form: compared
Context:
I know many schoolteachers and, on the whole, they are seriously committed to conscientious teaching. They may not be among the "best and brightest "of their generation -- there are very few such people, by definition. But they need not be to do their jobs well. Yes, we all can remember one or two truly inspiring teachers from our school days. But our education proceeded at the hands of those others, who were merely competent and conscientious. In this sense, a teacher can be <t>compared</t> to one's family doctor. If he were brilliant, he probably would not be a family doctor in the first place.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=compare%2:31:00:: | definition=examine and note the similarities or differences of | examples=John compared his haircut to his friend's; We compared notes after we had both seen the movie
2. sense_key=compare%2:32:00:: | definition=to form the comparative or superlative form on an adjective or adverb
3. sense_key=compare%2:31:01:: | definition=consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogous | synonyms=liken, equate | examples=We can compare the Han dynasty to the Romans; You cannot equate success in financial matters with greed
4. sense_key=compare%2:42:00:: | definition=be comparable | examples=This car does not compare with our line of Mercedes

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

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

Alright, the target is "compare" with the surface form "compared," and the context is quite clear: "...a teacher can be compared to one's family doctor..." This immediately triggers the need to disambiguate the sense. My initial assessment is that "can be compared to" likely implies a form of analogy or similarity.

Let's quickly run through the candidates. First, the basic sense of *examining similarities and differences.* Unlikely, given the phrasing. Then there's the grammatical sense of *forming comparative/superlative forms*. Absolutely not. The third one, *considering or describing as similar or analogous,* looks promising, particularly given the synonyms "liken" and "equate." And finally, there's the sense of *being comparable*, which seems less relevant, although we'll keep an eye on it.

Yes, the third sense is the winner. The definition aligns perfectly: considering or describing the teacher and the family doctor as similar. The provided example "We can compare the Han dynasty to the Romans" is a dead ringer for the current context. A quick sanity check solidifies the conclusion. The speaker *is* likening a teacher to a family doctor. Therefore, sense 3 is definitely 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: one
Target surface form: one
Context:
I know many schoolteachers and, on the whole, they are seriously committed to conscientious teaching. They may not be among the "best and brightest "of their generation -- there are very few such people, by definition. But they need not be to do their jobs well. Yes, we all can remember one or two truly inspiring teachers from our school days. But our education proceeded at the hands of those others, who were merely competent and conscientious. In this sense, a teacher can be compared to <t>one</t>'s family doctor. If he were brilliant, he probably would not be a family doctor in the first place.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=one%1:23:00:: | definition=the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number | synonyms=1, I, ace, single, unity | examples=he has the one but will need a two and three to go with it; they had lunch at one
2. sense_key=one%1:09:00:: | definition=a single person or thing | examples=he is the best one; this is the one I ordered

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 Lemma "one" in Context**

Okay, so the lemma I'm working with is "one," and the surface form is, unsurprisingly, also "one." The context is "In this sense, a teacher can be compared to one's family doctor." My initial thought is that "one" here functions as a generic pronoun, specifically in its possessive form "one's."

Let's see what WordNet throws up. The candidates are:

1.  "one%1:23:00::" - the number one, "1, I, ace, single, unity."
2.  "one%1:09:00::" - a single person or thing, like "he is the best one; this is the one I ordered."

Hmm, WordNet seems to treat "one" as a noun in both cases. Though, "one%1:09:00::" is usually where the pronoun sense maps to, since it can represent "a person." And yeah, that tracks. WordNet doesn't distinguish a pronoun POS specifically for "one," it's all noun-based.

So, "one%1:09:00::" is "a single person or thing." In "one's family doctor," "one" is referring to... a person, right? Now, let's just make sure.

Sense 1 is the number one. Clearly not it. Sense 2 is "a single person or thing," which aligns with "a person's family doctor." The "one" represents an unspecified person.

Thinking about it more, "one's family doctor" is equivalent to "a person's family doctor," indicating Sense 2 is the best fit. While it does mean "a single person", it often refers to a non-specific person. So, definitely Sense 2. Done.