[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: attitude
Target surface form: attitudes
Context:
And Brazil is seen as more influential than the United States across much of the region. Those are some of the findings of the latest Latinobarómetro poll taken in 18 countries and published exclusively by The Economist. Because the poll has been taken regularly since 1995, it tracks changes in attitude across the region. Two related things stand out in the results of this year's poll, taken in September and early October. The first is Latin America's fairly sunny mood. The second is the increasing stability of <t>attitudes</t> towards democracy and its core institutions. Support for democracy has risen noticeably in several countries on the Pacific rim of South America (see table 1).

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=attitude%1:09:00:: | definition=a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways | synonyms=mental attitude | examples=he had the attitude that work was fun
2. sense_key=attitude%1:07:01:: | definition=the arrangement of the body and its limbs | synonyms=position, posture | examples=he assumed an attitude of surrender
3. sense_key=attitude%1:04:00:: | definition=a theatrical pose created for effect | examples=the actor struck just the right attitude
4. sense_key=attitude%1:24:00:: | definition=position of aircraft or spacecraft relative to a frame of reference (the horizon or direction of motion)

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 Target Word "Attitudes"**

Okay, so the key term I'm working with is "attitudes," and the surrounding context is talking about the "increasing stability of attitudes towards democracy and its core institutions." Right away, I start to parse the possible meanings. I know this word can have a few senses, so I need to hone in.

My mind immediately considers a few candidate senses. First, the most obvious one, which is that complex mental state. This would include beliefs, feelings, values, and the inclination to behave in certain ways. Then, there's the physical sense, the arrangement of a body or limbs, and the more niche meanings: a theatrical pose, or an aircraft's position.

Considering the context of democracy, the first sense of a "mental state" is the only one that makes logical sense here. I am confident that the passage refers to people's mental attitudes, their beliefs and feelings about democracy and its institutions, becoming more consistent over time. The other options are simply not relevant.


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: institution
Target surface form: institutions
Context:
And Brazil is seen as more influential than the United States across much of the region. Those are some of the findings of the latest Latinobarómetro poll taken in 18 countries and published exclusively by The Economist. Because the poll has been taken regularly since 1995, it tracks changes in attitude across the region. Two related things stand out in the results of this year's poll, taken in September and early October. The first is Latin America's fairly sunny mood. The second is the increasing stability of attitudes towards democracy and its core <t>institutions</t>. Support for democracy has risen noticeably in several countries on the Pacific rim of South America (see table 1).

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=institution%1:14:00:: | definition=an organization founded and united for a specific purpose | synonyms=establishment
2. sense_key=institution%1:06:00:: | definition=an establishment consisting of a building or complex of buildings where an organization for the promotion of some cause is situated
3. sense_key=institution%1:09:00:: | definition=a custom that for a long time has been an important feature of some group or society | examples=the institution of marriage; the institution of slavery
4. sense_key=institution%1:04:00:: | definition=the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new | synonyms=initiation, founding, foundation, origination, creation, innovation | examples=she looked forward to her initiation as an adult; the foundation of a new scientific society
5. sense_key=institution%1:06:01:: | definition=a hospital for mentally incompetent or unbalanced person | synonyms=mental hospital, psychiatric hospital, mental institution, mental home, insane asylum, asylum

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

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

finish_reason: stop

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

role: assistant

reasoning_content:
**Deconstructing "Institutions" in a Democratic Context**

Okay, so the target word here is "institutions," specifically in relation to "democracy and its core institutions." My immediate thought is the established practices, structures, or organizations that are fundamental to how a democracy actually *functions*. That’s the core of it.

I'm thinking about the different senses the word can hold. I'm focusing on Sense 1, an organization founded and united for a specific purpose – that seems like a strong contender for governmental and societal institutions. And then there's Sense 3, which is more about customs or practices that have a long-standing importance for a group or society.

When we talk about democracy's core institutions, it strikes me that we're talking about both the physical organizations (parliament, courts, electoral bodies, etc.) *and* established customs. Hmmm...wait a second. Sense 1—"an organization founded for a specific purpose"—that's often exactly what we mean when we refer to governmental and societal institutions.

Let's quickly check Sense 3 again, the idea of a long-standing custom. You know, like the "institution of marriage," or something similar?

In political science, "democratic institutions" can refer to either Sense 1 (the organizations) or Sense 3 (the rules or customs). Looking at the phrase "Support for democracy and its core institutions," it makes me lean toward the physical organizations like parliaments and courts, *or* the customs and accepted practices. WordNet often backs this up, mapping "democratic institutions" to either Sense 1 (organization) or Sense 3 (custom). "Institutions of government," specifically, often maps to Sense 1 (organization) or establishment.

So, for this context, I think Sense 1 works best. The organizations that form the core of a democratic society.

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: support
Target surface form: Support
Context:
Those are some of the findings of the latest Latinobarómetro poll taken in 18 countries and published exclusively by The Economist. Because the poll has been taken regularly since 1995, it tracks changes in attitude across the region. Two related things stand out in the results of this year's poll, taken in September and early October. The first is Latin America's fairly sunny mood. The second is the increasing stability of attitudes towards democracy and its core institutions. <t>Support</t> for democracy has risen noticeably in several countries on the Pacific rim of South America (see table 1). For example in Peru, where economic growth has averaged 6% a year since 2002, support for democracy has risen from a low of 40% in 2005 to 61% this year.

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

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

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

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

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

Okay, so the context is "Support for democracy has risen noticeably..." and I need to figure out the right sense of "support" as a noun. Let's see... two candidates jump out: sense 2, which is about aiding a cause or policy ("the president no longer has the support of his own party"), and sense 3, which is about providing immaterial assistance or approval ("the policy found little public support").

Hmm, "the policy found little public support" clearly aligns with sense 3. Now, "the president no longer has the support of his own party" – that's sense 2. Let's see which fits "Support for democracy has risen noticeably" better. It's indicating a level of public backing or belief in democracy, isn't it? So, immaterial assistance is spot on.

Let me review the example sentences for sense 3: "the policy found little public support; his faith was all the support he needed." Sense 3 looks solid. Could sense 2 work? Remember that sense 2 involves an act - aiding a cause. Sense 3 represents something cognitive or immaterial. Public support is a public attitude, so it's usually sense 3.

Let's look at the hypernyms: sense 2 is an activity, which is an action. Sense 3 is a cognitive state, an abstraction. In the WordNet, approval or backing of an idea usually falls under 2 or 3. Wait... sense 3 is noun.cognition. Sense 2 is noun.act.

"Support for democracy" is about people's attitude, measured by a poll in this case. Therefore, it's a cognitive state, which is sense 3. Let me double-check. Sense 2: "aiding the cause..." (act). Sense 3: "something providing immaterial assistance..." (cognition - actually "immaterial assistance"). The example "the policy found little public support" perfectly fits sense 3.

"Support for democracy has risen" refers to public support – public approval. So, my final choice is... sense 3.


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

[User]
Target lemma: country
Target surface form: countries
Context:
Those are some of the findings of the latest Latinobarómetro poll taken in 18 countries and published exclusively by The Economist. Because the poll has been taken regularly since 1995, it tracks changes in attitude across the region. Two related things stand out in the results of this year's poll, taken in September and early October. The first is Latin America's fairly sunny mood. The second is the increasing stability of attitudes towards democracy and its core institutions. Support for democracy has risen noticeably in several <t>countries</t> on the Pacific rim of South America (see table 1). For example in Peru, where economic growth has averaged 6% a year since 2002, support for democracy has risen from a low of 40% in 2005 to 61% this year.

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

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

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

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

reasoning_content:
**My Reasoning on the Word "Countries"**

Okay, so the task is to pinpoint the specific sense of "countries" in this sentence about rising democratic support. The sentence is, "Support for democracy has risen noticeably in several countries on the Pacific rim of South America." My initial thought is to consider the geopolitical context, specifically places like Peru.

Let's break down the WordNet senses. Sense 1 is about the *politically organized body of people* – essentially, the state as a political entity. Sense 2 describes the *territory* itself, the geographical area occupied by a nation – like saying "visited several European countries".

Looking closely at "in several countries on the Pacific rim of South America", my gut reaction is that the phrase emphasizes geography; it's about nations/states located within a specific region. Typically, "in several countries" leans towards the territory (Sense 2) when we say something like "visited several European countries". The phrasing feels more geographic.

Now, let's consider Sense 1: a political entity. Could it fit? We could reframe it by saying "the state has elected a new president", or "African nations". But I keep coming back to Sense 2, and seeing "in 18 countries" early on, which aligns with sense 2.

In the end, and by checking the examples I have, "he visited several European countries" does match "in several countries on the Pacific rim of South America" nicely. I am choosing Sense 2.


[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: south_america
Target surface form: South America
Context:
Those are some of the findings of the latest Latinobarómetro poll taken in 18 countries and published exclusively by The Economist. Because the poll has been taken regularly since 1995, it tracks changes in attitude across the region. Two related things stand out in the results of this year's poll, taken in September and early October. The first is Latin America's fairly sunny mood. The second is the increasing stability of attitudes towards democracy and its core institutions. Support for democracy has risen noticeably in several countries on the Pacific rim of <t>South America</t> (see table 1). For example in Peru, where economic growth has averaged 6% a year since 2002, support for democracy has risen from a low of 40% in 2005 to 61% this year.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=south_america%1:17:00:: | definition=a continent in the western hemisphere connected to North America by the Isthmus of Panama
2. sense_key=south_america%1:14:00:: | definition=the nations of the South American continent collectively | examples=South America is an important market for goods from the United States

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:
**My Analysis of "South America" in Context**

Okay, so the phrase is "Support for democracy has risen noticeably in several countries on the Pacific rim of South America..." My immediate task is to determine the correct sense of "South America" here. There are two obvious interpretations: the geographical continent, or the collection of nations *within* that continent.

The phrase "countries on the Pacific rim of South America" is key. My initial instinct is that "Pacific rim" leans heavily towards the geographic region. It's the *rim* of a continent, implying a physical feature, not a collective market or entity. Thinking further, the phrase "Pacific rim of South America" strongly suggests the geographical region or the continent itself.

Let's break down the definitions to confirm. The first sense of "South America" is clearly the geographical continent, "a continent in the western hemisphere connected to North America by the Isthmus of Panama." The second sense is the group of nations *within* that geographical space.

Given the context of "Pacific rim," I'm fairly certain the first sense is the intended one. "Pacific rim of [continent]" makes the most sense. It fits the context better than the collective sense. Yes, it's definitely the continent itself. I'm satisfied.


[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: table
Target surface form: table
Context:
Those are some of the findings of the latest Latinobarómetro poll taken in 18 countries and published exclusively by The Economist. Because the poll has been taken regularly since 1995, it tracks changes in attitude across the region. Two related things stand out in the results of this year's poll, taken in September and early October. The first is Latin America's fairly sunny mood. The second is the increasing stability of attitudes towards democracy and its core institutions. Support for democracy has risen noticeably in several countries on the Pacific rim of South America (see <t>table</t> 1). For example in Peru, where economic growth has averaged 6% a year since 2002, support for democracy has risen from a low of 40% in 2005 to 61% this year.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=table%1:14:00:: | definition=a set of data arranged in rows and columns | synonyms=tabular array | examples=see table 1
2. sense_key=table%1:06:01:: | definition=a piece of furniture having a smooth flat top that is usually supported by one or more vertical legs | examples=it was a sturdy table
3. sense_key=table%1:06:02:: | definition=a piece of furniture with tableware for a meal laid out on it | examples=I reserved a table at my favorite restaurant
4. sense_key=table%1:17:00:: | definition=flat tableland with steep edges | synonyms=mesa | examples=the tribe was relatively safe on the mesa but they had to descend into the valley for water
5. sense_key=table%1:14:01:: | definition=a company of people assembled at a table for a meal or game | examples=he entertained the whole table with his witty remarks
6. sense_key=table%1:13:01:: | definition=food or meals in general | synonyms=board | examples=she sets a fine table; room and board

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

Alright, let's break this down. The key term is "table," and the hint "see table 1" tells me immediately we're dealing with a visual representation of data within the text itself. The objective here is to define "table" based on its function within this specific text.

Candidate one, "a set of data arranged in rows and columns," is a spot-on description. It hits the nail right on the head. Considering "see table 1" implies a visual aid, the rows and columns are clearly the structuring method employed. This is exactly what I would expect in this scenario. It's a precise and relevant definition for this context. I'd confidently accept this as a valid interpretation, given the provided clues.


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

[User]
Target lemma: year
Target surface form: year
Context:
Because the poll has been taken regularly since 1995, it tracks changes in attitude across the region. Two related things stand out in the results of this year's poll, taken in September and early October. The first is Latin America's fairly sunny mood. The second is the increasing stability of attitudes towards democracy and its core institutions. Support for democracy has risen noticeably in several countries on the Pacific rim of South America (see table 1). For example in Peru, where economic growth has averaged 6% a <t>year</t> since 2002, support for democracy has risen from a low of 40% in 2005 to 61% this year. It also rose in Mexico, where the economy has recovered after suffering a big drop in output last year.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=year%1:28:01:: | definition=a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days | synonyms=twelvemonth, yr | examples=she is 4 years old; in the year 1920
2. sense_key=year%1:28:02:: | definition=a period of time occupying a regular part of a calendar year that is used for some particular activity | examples=a school year
3. sense_key=year%1:28:00:: | definition=the period of time that it takes for a planet (as, e.g., Earth or Mars) to make a complete revolution around the sun | examples=a Martian year takes 687 of our days
4. sense_key=year%1:14:00:: | definition=a body of students who graduate together | synonyms=class | examples=the class of '97; she was in my year at Hoehandle High

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

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

reasoning_content:
**Analyzing the Significance of "Year" in "6% a Year"**

Okay, so the prompt here focuses on the word "year" in the context of "6% a year". My immediate thought is that this clearly pertains to a percentage rate, and thus it signifies an annual rate. This tells me we are dealing with a 12-month timeframe. I need to make sure I am clarifying the definition of "year" in this context.

Now, let's break down the possible senses of "year". We have the core sense: a period of time comprising 365 or 366 days, which is the most common. Then there's the more specialized definition: as in a "school year," which is a distinct, defined period within a calendar year, usually related to specific activities or events. I am also recalling the astronomical definition, the time it takes a planet to orbit its star – a "planetary year." And finally, it could refer to a graduating "year" or class.

Considering the context of a percentage, the "school year" definition feels too specific, and the astronomical and graduating-class definitions are definitely off. **My professional instinct says the clearest fit is the first sense: a standard calendar year, or a 12-month period. This is because the context of "6% a year" is about a rate of change over time.** Therefore, I'm confident in interpreting "year" here to mean "per annum."


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

[User]
Target lemma: support
Target surface form: support
Context:
Because the poll has been taken regularly since 1995, it tracks changes in attitude across the region. Two related things stand out in the results of this year's poll, taken in September and early October. The first is Latin America's fairly sunny mood. The second is the increasing stability of attitudes towards democracy and its core institutions. Support for democracy has risen noticeably in several countries on the Pacific rim of South America (see table 1). For example in Peru, where economic growth has averaged 6% a year since 2002, <t>support</t> for democracy has risen from a low of 40% in 2005 to 61% this year. It also rose in Mexico, where the economy has recovered after suffering a big drop in output last year.

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

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

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

reasoning_content:
**Deconstructing "Support" in the Context of Democracy**

Okay, the target is "support," specifically in "support for democracy has risen." My initial instinct is to consider it as public approval, backing, or perhaps even immaterial assistance. Let's delve deeper, I need to pinpoint the *specific* sense. I'm comparing potential candidates; sense 2 seems plausible initially, the idea of "aiding a cause." But then, I start to realize, no, "support for democracy" acts more like sense 3: "something providing immaterial assistance."

Hold on, I need to be more precise. Let's examine this further. If we use the example from Sense 3, like "the policy found little public support" it exactly mirrors "support for democracy has risen." So, let's step back and reassess. Sense 2 is "aiding" - an action. Is that it? Wait. "Stability of attitudes towards democracy...support for democracy has risen". It seems like sense 3 is better - it's more like an *attitude* or *favor*. The "public support" examples solidify this interpretation.

Okay, let's look at sense 2: "aiding the cause or policy or interests of" (action). Then sense 3 is "something providing immaterial assistance..." (cognition/feeling?). Wait, sense 3 is in lexical file 09 (noun.cognition), while sense 2 is in 04 (noun.act). "Attitude" leans towards cognition. Thus, "support for democracy" describes an *attitude*. Therefore, I'm confident that sense 3 is the superior 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: low
Target surface form: low
Context:
Because the poll has been taken regularly since 1995, it tracks changes in attitude across the region. Two related things stand out in the results of this year's poll, taken in September and early October. The first is Latin America's fairly sunny mood. The second is the increasing stability of attitudes towards democracy and its core institutions. Support for democracy has risen noticeably in several countries on the Pacific rim of South America (see table 1). For example in Peru, where economic growth has averaged 6% a year since 2002, support for democracy has risen from a <t>low</t> of 40% in 2005 to 61% this year. It also rose in Mexico, where the economy has recovered after suffering a big drop in output last year.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=low%1:26:00:: | definition=an air mass of lower pressure; often brings precipitation | synonyms=depression | examples=a low moved in over night bringing sleet and snow
2. sense_key=low%1:18:00:: | definition=British political cartoonist (born in New Zealand) who created the character Colonel Blimp (1891-1963) | synonyms=David Low, Sir David Low, Sir David Alexander Cecil Low
3. sense_key=low%1:07:00:: | definition=a low level or position or degree | examples=the stock market fell to a new low
4. sense_key=low%1:06:00:: | definition=the lowest forward gear ratio in the gear box of a motor vehicle; used to start a car moving | synonyms=first gear, first, low gear

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 "Low"**

Okay, so the task is to decipher the meaning of "low" in that particular phrase, "risen from a low of 40% in 2005." My initial assessment is, let's look at the candidate meanings. I immediately think that Candidate 3, "a low level or position or degree," hitting the mark with the example "the stock market fell to a new low," is a strong contender. It seems to fit the context perfectly; percentages fluctuating do imply degrees.

Candidate 1, "low pressure air mass," that's obviously not right. Not relevant. Candidate 2, "British political cartoonist," completely off base. And Candidate 4, "first gear," no, no connection to percentages.

So, yeah, Candidate 3 is definitely the intended sense. It's the only one that makes logical sense in this application. It's a textbook example of disambiguation, really.


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

[User]
Target lemma: year
Target surface form: year
Context:
Because the poll has been taken regularly since 1995, it tracks changes in attitude across the region. Two related things stand out in the results of this year's poll, taken in September and early October. The first is Latin America's fairly sunny mood. The second is the increasing stability of attitudes towards democracy and its core institutions. Support for democracy has risen noticeably in several countries on the Pacific rim of South America (see table 1). For example in Peru, where economic growth has averaged 6% a year since 2002, support for democracy has risen from a low of 40% in 2005 to 61% this <t>year</t>. It also rose in Mexico, where the economy has recovered after suffering a big drop in output last year.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=year%1:28:01:: | definition=a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days | synonyms=twelvemonth, yr | examples=she is 4 years old; in the year 1920
2. sense_key=year%1:28:02:: | definition=a period of time occupying a regular part of a calendar year that is used for some particular activity | examples=a school year
3. sense_key=year%1:28:00:: | definition=the period of time that it takes for a planet (as, e.g., Earth or Mars) to make a complete revolution around the sun | examples=a Martian year takes 687 of our days
4. sense_key=year%1:14:00:: | definition=a body of students who graduate together | synonyms=class | examples=the class of '97; she was in my year at Hoehandle High

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

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

reasoning_content:
**Analyzing the Word "Year" in Context**

Okay, so the task is to decipher the meaning of "year" in the phrase "to 61% this year." The surrounding context mentions "the results of this year's poll." My brain immediately goes to different definitions, but the context is key here.

First, I consider the most common definition, the standard calendar year, sense 1: "a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days." The phrase "this year" clearly refers to the current calendar year when the text was written and should align with Sense 1.

I briefly scan other definitions just to be thorough: Sense 2, "a school year," is definitely out. Then there’s Sense 3, the astronomical year, which, while technically accurate, isn't likely given the context of a poll. Finally, Sense 4, referring to a graduating class, is not even remotely fitting.

Given the phrase "this year", the clear choice is the standard calendar year, sense 1. It’s a straightforward interpretation, and the context confirms that it’s the most appropriate.


[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: economy
Target surface form: economy
Context:
Two related things stand out in the results of this year's poll, taken in September and early October. The first is Latin America's fairly sunny mood. The second is the increasing stability of attitudes towards democracy and its core institutions. Support for democracy has risen noticeably in several countries on the Pacific rim of South America (see table 1). For example in Peru, where economic growth has averaged 6% a year since 2002, support for democracy has risen from a low of 40% in 2005 to 61% this year. It also rose in Mexico, where the <t>economy</t> has recovered after suffering a big drop in output last year. But only around half of respondents in Mexico and Brazil, the region's two most populous countries, are convinced democrats, which drags down the regional average (see chart 2).

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=economy%1:14:00:: | definition=the system of production and distribution and consumption | synonyms=economic system
2. sense_key=economy%1:09:01:: | definition=the efficient use of resources | examples=economy of effort
3. sense_key=economy%1:07:00:: | definition=frugality in the expenditure of money or resources | synonyms=thriftiness | examples=the Scots are famous for their economy
4. sense_key=economy%1:04:00:: | definition=an act of economizing; reduction in cost | synonyms=saving | examples=it was a small economy to walk to work every day; there was a saving of 50 cents

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:
**My Analysis of "Economy" in the Mexican Context**

Okay, the target word is "economy," and we're looking at it within the framework of Mexico's recent recovery from a significant drop in output. Right away, this screams *economic system* to me. We're not talking about some abstract philosophical concept here. We're discussing the practical realities of production, distribution, and consumption *within* the Mexican system.

So, while I acknowledge other potential senses – efficient resource use, frugality, the act of economizing – those are clearly secondary, if relevant at all, in this context. The mention of the "drop in output," coupled with discussions of "economic growth," firmly anchors this to the overarching system itself. Therefore, sense number one, the *economic system* of production, distribution, and consumption, is the primary and correct interpretation. I'm satisfied that this is the best sense in this 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: drop
Target surface form: drop
Context:
Two related things stand out in the results of this year's poll, taken in September and early October. The first is Latin America's fairly sunny mood. The second is the increasing stability of attitudes towards democracy and its core institutions. Support for democracy has risen noticeably in several countries on the Pacific rim of South America (see table 1). For example in Peru, where economic growth has averaged 6% a year since 2002, support for democracy has risen from a low of 40% in 2005 to 61% this year. It also rose in Mexico, where the economy has recovered after suffering a big <t>drop</t> in output last year. But only around half of respondents in Mexico and Brazil, the region's two most populous countries, are convinced democrats, which drags down the regional average (see chart 2).

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=drop%1:25:00:: | definition=a shape that is spherical and small | synonyms=bead, pearl | examples=he studied the shapes of low-viscosity drops; beads of sweat on his forehead
2. sense_key=drop%1:23:00:: | definition=a small indefinite quantity (especially of a liquid); ; ; ; --Kipling | synonyms=drib, driblet | examples=he had a drop too much to drink; a drop of each sample was analyzed
3. sense_key=drop%1:07:00:: | definition=a sudden sharp decrease in some quantity | synonyms=dip, fall, free fall | examples=a drop of 57 points on the Dow Jones index; there was a drop in pressure in the pulmonary artery
4. sense_key=drop%1:17:00:: | definition=a steep high face of rock | synonyms=cliff, drop-off | examples=he stood on a high cliff overlooking the town; a steep drop
5. sense_key=drop%1:15:00:: | definition=a predetermined hiding place for the deposit and distribution of illicit goods (such as drugs or stolen property)
6. sense_key=drop%1:11:00:: | definition=a free and rapid descent by the force of gravity | synonyms=fall | examples=it was a miracle that he survived the drop from that height
7. sense_key=drop%1:06:01:: | definition=a curtain that can be lowered and raised onto a stage from the flies; often used as background scenery | synonyms=drop curtain, drop cloth
8. sense_key=drop%1:06:00:: | definition=a central depository where things can be left or picked up
9. sense_key=drop%1:04:00:: | definition=the act of dropping something | examples=they expected the drop would be successful

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 Economic Context**

Okay, so the economic context is pretty straightforward: we're dealing with a recovery *after* a significant drop in output from the previous year. That signals a clear economic contraction – a decrease in economic activity. So, I need to focus on phrases that describe declines, maybe using synonyms for "decrease." I've got Candidate 3 here: "a sudden sharp decrease in some quantity." Bingo! That fits the bill perfectly. The inclusion of synonyms like "dip," "fall," and "freefall" just reinforces that it is the most suitable response. It captures the essence of what happened, that the economy took a nosedive. This candidate is definitely the way to go.


[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: output
Target surface form: output
Context:
Two related things stand out in the results of this year's poll, taken in September and early October. The first is Latin America's fairly sunny mood. The second is the increasing stability of attitudes towards democracy and its core institutions. Support for democracy has risen noticeably in several countries on the Pacific rim of South America (see table 1). For example in Peru, where economic growth has averaged 6% a year since 2002, support for democracy has risen from a low of 40% in 2005 to 61% this year. It also rose in Mexico, where the economy has recovered after suffering a big drop in <t>output</t> last year. But only around half of respondents in Mexico and Brazil, the region's two most populous countries, are convinced democrats, which drags down the regional average (see chart 2).

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=output%1:06:00:: | definition=final product; the things produced | synonyms=end product
2. sense_key=output%1:04:00:: | definition=production of a certain amount | synonyms=yield
3. sense_key=output%1:10:02:: | definition=signal that comes out of an electronic system | synonyms=output signal
4. sense_key=output%1:23:00:: | definition=the quantity of something (as a commodity) that is created (usually within a given period of time) | synonyms=yield, production | examples=production was up in the second quarter
5. sense_key=output%1:06:01:: | definition=what is produced in a given time period | synonyms=outturn, turnout

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

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

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

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

Okay, so the task is to nail down the meaning of "output" in the phrase "the economy has recovered after suffering a big drop in output last year." My immediate thought is, we're talking about economic production, the total quantity of goods and services produced within a given timeframe. Let's see... looking at the candidate definitions, specifically, the one that references "the quantity of something (as a commodity) that is created (usually within a given period of time)" feels right. It offers synonyms like "yield" and "production," and even uses a similar example: "production was up in the second quarter." That's solid.

Then there's another candidate: "what is produced in a given time period." Though it is also valid, and offers synonyms like outturn, or turnout, in an economic context, quantity is more specific.

I know I can verify this with WordNet. I'm seeing Sense 4 aligns nicely, it corresponds to production/yield. Sense 5 is outturn/turnout, which might fit in some contexts, but not this one. Economic usage of "output" is definitely closer to Sense 4. "Production was up" is a perfect parallel. So, yes, I'm confident in choosing Sense 4.


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

[User]
Target lemma: year
Target surface form: year
Context:
Two related things stand out in the results of this year's poll, taken in September and early October. The first is Latin America's fairly sunny mood. The second is the increasing stability of attitudes towards democracy and its core institutions. Support for democracy has risen noticeably in several countries on the Pacific rim of South America (see table 1). For example in Peru, where economic growth has averaged 6% a year since 2002, support for democracy has risen from a low of 40% in 2005 to 61% this year. It also rose in Mexico, where the economy has recovered after suffering a big drop in output last <t>year</t>. But only around half of respondents in Mexico and Brazil, the region's two most populous countries, are convinced democrats, which drags down the regional average (see chart 2).

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=year%1:28:01:: | definition=a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days | synonyms=twelvemonth, yr | examples=she is 4 years old; in the year 1920
2. sense_key=year%1:28:02:: | definition=a period of time occupying a regular part of a calendar year that is used for some particular activity | examples=a school year
3. sense_key=year%1:28:00:: | definition=the period of time that it takes for a planet (as, e.g., Earth or Mars) to make a complete revolution around the sun | examples=a Martian year takes 687 of our days
4. sense_key=year%1:14:00:: | definition=a body of students who graduate together | synonyms=class | examples=the class of '97; she was in my year at Hoehandle High

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

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

reasoning_content:
**Analyzing the Target Word "Year" in Context**

Okay, so the task is to pinpoint the meaning of "year" in this snippet: "...where the economy has recovered after suffering a big drop in output last year." Hmm, "year"... it's a versatile word, isn't it? Let's break it down.

First, I need to consider the context. The phrase "last year" suggests a reference to a *specific* calendar period, the one immediately preceding the present. That immediately directs my thinking towards different senses.

Sense 1, a period of 365 or 366 days, typically used for calendar years, seems like the most obvious and likely fit. That would encompass references like "she is 4 years old" or "in the year 1920," and crucially, "last year" and "this year".

I also need to check whether the other senses are relevant. Sense 2, referring to a period associated with a particular activity, such as a "school year," doesn't seem to make sense here, particularly since it seems to refer to an economic event. Sense 3, the orbital period of a celestial body, is obviously inappropriate. And finally, Sense 4, referring to a graduating class, also doesn't seem to connect to an economy "dropping."

Therefore, based on the context, "last year" almost certainly refers to the previous calendar year. Sense 1 is the clear winner. The language usage is straightforward.


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

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

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=half%1:23:00:: | definition=one of two equal parts of a divisible whole | synonyms=one-half | examples=half a loaf; half an hour
2. sense_key=half%1:28:00:: | definition=one of two divisions into which some games or performances are divided: the two divisions are separated by an interval

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

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

reasoning_content:
**Analyzing the Word "Half" in Context**

Okay, so the key word here is "half," and it's being used in the phrase "only around half of respondents." My first thought is to break down what "half" *could* mean. I've got a couple of candidates right off the bat. One is the classic definition: "one of two equal parts of a divisible whole." That's your textbook "half a loaf," "half a pizza" kind of scenario. The other possibility is "one of two divisions into which some games or performances are divided"—think "the second half of the game" or the "first half of a concert".

Now, I need to choose the definition that fits the context, and it's pretty clear cut. The phrase "around half of respondents" is talking about a portion of a group, a percentage. So, the first definition, the one about an equal part of a divisible whole, makes the most sense. It’s about a proportion of a whole, specifically 50% of the respondents being a portion of a larger whole population. The "game halves" sense doesn't really apply in this statistical context. Easy call.


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

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

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

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

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

reasoning_content:
**Deconstructing "Respondents"**

Okay, so the word I need to understand is "respondents." The context is a survey or poll related to attitudes about democracy in Latin America – specifically, it highlights "half of respondents in Mexico and Brazil." This immediately sets the stage. My brain starts firing off potential interpretations, as it always does.

First, a quick scan for common alternative meanings, and I'm hit with the classic: is this a legal context? Could "respondent" be referring to a codefendant in a divorce proceeding, maybe? Nah, the context doesn't fit – democracy surveys don't usually involve courtroom drama.

Then, the more obvious one hits – the definition of someone who *responds*. And it clicks! It's people *responding* to a poll or survey. This usage aligns perfectly with the data coming from Mexico and Brazil. Bingo. Clearly, the text refers to individuals providing input in a data collection scenario. That was a pretty straightforward one, really.


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

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

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

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

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

reasoning_content:
**Brazil: The Country, Not the Nut**

Okay, the target word is "Brazil," and the context clues are pretty straightforward. It's mentioning Mexico and Brazil together as "the region's two most populous countries." Right off the bat, that screams geographical, political entity to me.

I briefly considered the nut, the "Brazil nut," but that just isn't fitting with this context. The mention of population sizes of two countries is a dead giveaway. We're obviously talking about the largest Latin American country. Sense 1 it is, no further analysis required.


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

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

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

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

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

reasoning_content:
**Deconstructing "Countries" in Context**

Okay, so the target is "countries" within "Mexico and Brazil, the region's two most populous countries." Right away, my expert brain is firing up the definitions. I need to nail down the precise meaning. "Countries" here refers to... well, a politically organized body of people, a nation-state. But then I hit "populous." "Populous" describes the people, the population *within* that political entity. That's key.

So, I'm thinking, is it sense 1 or sense 2? Is "countries" referring to a state/nation (the politically organized entity), or simply the geographical territory? I have the two senses in my mind, the politically organized body and the territory that has borders. "Populous," implies a large population, this points towards sense 1, a state/nation *with* a large population. Perfect fit.

Let's double-check with WordNet just to be precise. Yep, WordNet distinguishes between the "state, nation" meaning and the "territory" meaning. The typical usage here for "countries" in the "most populous countries" context is going to be sense 1, the nation/state. The nation *has* a population, the nation *is* populous. Clear as day.


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

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

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

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

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

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

Okay, so the task is to decipher the meaning of "democrats" within this specific context. The broader discussion centers on support for democracy in Latin America, focusing on countries like Mexico and Brazil, and mentions respondents who are "convinced democrats." Alright, that gives me a lot to work with.

My immediate reaction is to parse the word's potential meanings. Sense 1 pops up – the obvious reference to a member of the US Democratic Party. However, given the surrounding conversation about democratic support in a region geographically distant from the US and historically politically diverse, this immediately feels like a red herring. Then, I consider Sense 2: an individual who champions democratic principles, a believer in and advocate for democracy. Now we are getting somewhere, this is a much better fit for the conversational tone, and contextual information.

Considering the discussion's framework concerning democracy, particularly in the Latin American setting, the second sense is undoubtedly the correct interpretation. The respondents are being described as advocates of democratic principles, not necessarily members of a specific political party in the United States. This is the understanding to which I'll proceed.


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

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

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

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

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

reasoning_content:
**My Analysis of "Regional Average"**

Okay, so I'm looking at this phrase "regional average," and my mind immediately jumps to the technical side. It's using "regional average" in the context of combined percentages from different countries, so I'm focusing on the mathematical meaning. It's definitely not a sports ratio!

I'm initially considering two potential senses. Sense 1, a statistic that describes the location of a distribution (like the mean, median, or mode). That feels right – we're talking about an average percentage across a region. Sense 3, which is about a "normal" or "usual" intermediate scale value, comes to mind. But, in this case, "drags down the regional average" strongly suggests a numerical computation, so Sense 1 is the better fit. The fact that the text is explicitly saying how the average of respondents in Mexico and Brazil "drags down" the value strongly supports the statistical interpretation of the "regional average" as a computed value, a statistic, like the mean. Ultimately, it's about the mean, median, or mode, not a general concept of "normal."


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

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

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

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

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

reasoning_content:
**Deconstructing "Chart" in Context**

Alright, let's break this down. The target word is "chart," and it's used in this phrase: "drag down the regional average (see chart 2)." Okay, so I need to nail down the *specific* meaning here. I've got two senses to consider: a visual display of information and a navigation map.

Given the context – statistics, regional averages, percentages, all that fun data stuff – it's pretty clear. We're *definitely* not talking about a nautical or aeronautical map. The language screams data visualization. A "chart" here almost certainly refers to a visual display of information, like a graph, a table, or something similar, likely in the form of chart 2. So, sense number one is the clear winner. Done. Moving on...


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

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

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

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

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

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

Okay, so the text is talking about a survey, specifically one gauging support for democracy in Latin American countries. The word I need to understand is "respondents." Let me break this down. They're saying "half of respondents in Mexico and Brazil" and "44% of respondents across the region." Clearly, we're dealing with people providing data or feedback.

Let's look at the possible senses. There's sense 1: "the codefendant (especially in a divorce proceeding)." No, that's completely irrelevant; this isn't a legal proceeding. Then there's sense 2: "someone who responds (synonyms: responder, answerer)." Bingo! That's it. This directly relates to the context of a survey. The respondents are the people who *responded* to the questions in the survey. That's a textbook fit. Moving on.


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

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

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

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

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

reasoning_content:
**Deconstructing "Country" in Context**

Okay, so the target is "country" within the phrase "their country's democracy works in practice." My mind immediately jumps to a few candidate senses: the politically organized entity, the territory, the people themselves, a rural area, and a broader region. Right, let's nail this down.

"Their country's democracy" and also "their country's Congress" – it just clicks that sense 1, the politically organized body, the state, the nation, is the best fit. It's the framework of government, the *system*, that's at play here. Thinking about it, the phrase "Support for democracy has risen noticeably in several countries" also leans toward that sense 1 or maybe the territory itself (sense 2).

So, "country's democracy" in this instance *definitely* implies the political structure. Let me just solidify that: should compare sense 1 and sense 2 here.

Sense 1: the politically organized body of people under a single government—the state, the nation, the land. Think of it like "the state has elected a new president," or "African nations." It's about the *institution*.

Sense 2: The territory, the geographical space occupied by a nation.

"Their country's democracy works"... I can replace it with "The democracy of their state works". Definitely sense 1. It's the *system* of democracy at play, not the land it sits on. Done!


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

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

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

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

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

reasoning_content:
**Analyzing the Word "Democracy" in Context**

Okay, so the task is to pinpoint the most accurate meaning of "democracy" within this specific sentence: "...satisfied with how their country's democracy works in practice...". My initial thought is to consider the nuances. It's not a generic discussion; it's about *how it works in practice* within a country, a very specific and pragmatic context.

Therefore, I'm thinking about the political system itself, not necessarily the abstract ideals or philosophical underpinnings of democracy. Forget orientations or doctrines for a moment. What's the *system* being referenced?

Now, let's bring the definitions into play. Considering the second definition I have, "a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them", that's the one that resonates. It captures the essence of a functional, implemented system, the "how it works in practice" aspect. So, I'm fairly certain that sense 2 is the most appropriate and relevant here. It aligns perfectly with the sentence's focus.


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Okay, the target word is "figure," and the context is about democracy satisfaction percentages. My brain immediately jumps to the likely meaning: a number or a percentage. It's referring to a measurable quantity, specifically 44%. Let's see... I've got a few candidate senses here.

Candidate 9, with the sense key "figure%1:07:01::," has a definition that resonates: "the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals" – that's essentially a number. That feels right. It has "number" as a synonym, which is a good sign.

Candidate 3, defined as "one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration" – a digit – is definitely off. I'm not talking about individual digits here.

And Candidate 7, which refers to an "amount of money expressed numerically," is a possibility, but since the sentence isn't about monetary value, I'd say the definition of the candidate is irrelevant.

Let me test it... Replace "figure" with "number" in the sentence. "...the same number as last year..." It works perfectly. The context clearly establishes that we're dealing with a percentage. This confirms Candidate 9 as 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: year
Target surface form: year
Context:
The second is the increasing stability of attitudes towards democracy and its core institutions. Support for democracy has risen noticeably in several countries on the Pacific rim of South America (see table 1). For example in Peru, where economic growth has averaged 6% a year since 2002, support for democracy has risen from a low of 40% in 2005 to 61% this year. It also rose in Mexico, where the economy has recovered after suffering a big drop in output last year. But only around half of respondents in Mexico and Brazil, the region's two most populous countries, are convinced democrats, which drags down the regional average (see chart 2). Some 44% of respondents across the region pronounced themselves satisfied with how their country's democracy works in practice, the same figure as last <t>year</t> but a big increase on the 25% in 2001 (chart 3). Some 34% said they had confidence in their country's Congress and 45% in their government, the same as last year in both cases but up sharply from 2003 (17% and 24% respectively).

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=year%1:28:01:: | definition=a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days | synonyms=twelvemonth, yr | examples=she is 4 years old; in the year 1920
2. sense_key=year%1:28:02:: | definition=a period of time occupying a regular part of a calendar year that is used for some particular activity | examples=a school year
3. sense_key=year%1:28:00:: | definition=the period of time that it takes for a planet (as, e.g., Earth or Mars) to make a complete revolution around the sun | examples=a Martian year takes 687 of our days
4. sense_key=year%1:14:00:: | definition=a body of students who graduate together | synonyms=class | examples=the class of '97; she was in my year at Hoehandle High

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

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

reasoning_content:
**Deconstructing "Year" in Context**

Alright, let's break this down. The target is the word "year" in the phrase "the same figure as last year." My immediate assumption, as an expert in this field, is that we're dealing with **Sense 1**: a straightforward period of 365 or 366 days. Given the context, this is almost certainly the intended meaning. "Last year" clearly references the preceding annual cycle.

While other senses exist – **Sense 2**, referring to a specific period within a calendar (like a school year), **Sense 3**, relating to Earth's orbital period, and even **Sense 4**, a graduating class – these are less likely to apply here. The phrase "the same figure" strongly points to a quantitative comparison over time, making Sense 1 the most relevant and, frankly, the default interpretation. There's no nuance required; it's the standard, most direct usage. We're talking about a unit of time for comparison purposes.


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

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

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

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

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

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

reasoning_content:
**Deconstructing the Nuance of "Increase"**

Okay, so the target is "increase," used as a noun, in the phrase "a big increase on the 25% in 2001." My initial thought is to pin down the precise meaning because language, especially in technical contexts, requires precision. This isn't just a casual usage, so let's unpack this.

The context is the percentage of people satisfied with democracy, moving from 25% to 44%, and that jump is described as "a big increase." My initial impulse is to consider whether "increase" refers to the change itself, the resulting new value, or the rate of that change. Is it simply "the amount by which something increases," a process of becoming larger, or something else entirely?

I'm thinking, "a big increase on the 25%" – that *on* suggests it's the difference, the amount *by which* it rose, right? I immediately go to the dictionary: Sense 4 seems most relevant: "the amount by which something increases." The example there is "an increase of 15 percent," but here we have "a big increase on the 25%," so is it just that?

Then, Sense 3 comes into play: "a process of becoming larger..." Synonyms are "increment, growth." "A big increase" certainly *could* indicate growth. This feels relevant. Then, Sense 2: "a change resulting in an increase." Then, Sense 1: "a quantity that is added."

I'm working through these now, and considering the *magnitude* of the change. Is it the change itself or the amount? "An increase on the 25%"...in similar numerical contexts like this, it often maps to "amount by which something increases" (Sense 4) or "a process" (Sense 3). "An increase of 15 percent" is definitively Sense 4, which is the amount of the rise. But here, the "big increase on the 25%" is the amount or the change itself. Let's look at numerical increment, from 25% to 44% - this sounds like the *jump* in the number.

I go back to Sense 3: "process of becoming larger..." "A big increase" could, indeed, be read as "growth." Actually, I can't quite see that Sense 4 is right. The 44% is not *the amount* of the increase (that's 19%), it's the new total. So the jump from 25% to 44% represents "a big increase," which would then mean the *change* that results in an increase (Sense 2) or the *process* of growth (Sense 3).

So, really, the *increase* itself would map to the rise. This indicates Sense 4 as the amount or Sense 3 as a process, with that jump in numbers. Ultimately, I'm leaning toward Sense 3 here. "Increase" in "a big increase on..." often aligns with Sense 3 or 4. I'm going to opt for Sense 3 as it's the most applicable to 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: chart
Target surface form: chart
Context:
The second is the increasing stability of attitudes towards democracy and its core institutions. Support for democracy has risen noticeably in several countries on the Pacific rim of South America (see table 1). For example in Peru, where economic growth has averaged 6% a year since 2002, support for democracy has risen from a low of 40% in 2005 to 61% this year. It also rose in Mexico, where the economy has recovered after suffering a big drop in output last year. But only around half of respondents in Mexico and Brazil, the region's two most populous countries, are convinced democrats, which drags down the regional average (see chart 2). Some 44% of respondents across the region pronounced themselves satisfied with how their country's democracy works in practice, the same figure as last year but a big increase on the 25% in 2001 (<t>chart</t> 3). Some 34% said they had confidence in their country's Congress and 45% in their government, the same as last year in both cases but up sharply from 2003 (17% and 24% respectively).

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

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

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

reasoning_content:
**Analyzing the Context of Visual Data**

Okay, so I'm looking at this data, specifically statistical figures like "regional average," "44%," and terms like "increase" that are being presented. The key here is the visual representation; it's being displayed in "chart 2" and "chart 3." My expertise tells me right away, the presentation refers to a visual format - a chart, a graph, or a table, not a navigation map. Therefore, the interpretation of this display is as a visual of data. The reference is definitely sense 1, data visualization.