[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 Semantic Landscape of "Half"**

Okay, so the prompt gives me "half" within the phrase "only around half of respondents in Mexico and Brazil...". My immediate task is to nail down the *specific* meaning of "half" in this context. I need to be precise; a vague understanding won't cut it.

I automatically start running through the potential senses. I've got two primary contenders in my mind, drawing on my existing semantic knowledge. First, there's the straightforward, mathematical sense: "one of two equal parts of a divisible whole" – that's the classic one-half, 50% split. Then, there's the alternative – "one of two divisions into which some games or performances are divided," as in the first half of a football match.

But, given the context – respondents, Mexico, Brazil, the data being described – it's crystal clear which sense applies. We're dealing with a proportion, a percentage, a fraction of a total. The *number* of respondents is being discussed, so the meaning of "one-half" relates to a *quantity*, which directly corresponds to sense *one*. The concept of "half" as a proportion makes the sense applicable to our target word. Therefore, sense number one is the appropriate choice. Case closed.


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: 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}.

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

finish_reason: stop

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

role: assistant

reasoning_content:
Here's my analysis of the word "respondents" in this context:

**Dissecting "Respondents"**

Okay, so the target word here is "respondents." My immediate thought is to zero in on the context – something about a survey or poll related to democracy in Latin America, specifically focusing on data from Mexico and Brazil. That's key.

Right, so "respondents" could technically refer to a codefendant in a divorce proceeding (Sense 1), but that's a *total* non-starter here. That's clearly out of the question given the topic of democracy and survey participation.

Sense 2, "someone who responds," the answerer, is the obvious and, frankly, the only viable interpretation. It perfectly aligns with the scenario of individuals answering questions in a survey or poll. "Respondents" are the people *responding* to the questions. Simple. This is a pretty straightforward disambiguation.

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: 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}.

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

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

reasoning_content:
Here's my summary, as the thought process you described:

**Deconstructing "Brazil" in Context**

Alright, let's break this down. The target word is "Brazil," and the context is "only around half of respondents in Mexico and Brazil, the region's two most populous countries...". My expertise immediately flags two primary senses: the obvious country in South America and the less common, but still relevant, brazil nut. However, the context is the key here. The mention of Mexico, and the phrase "most populous countries in the region" overwhelmingly points to the intended meaning: the nation of Brazil. There's simply no logical pathway to interpreting "brazil nut" within this sentence's framework. It's a clear instance of the word referring to the country.


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

[User]
Target lemma: 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 the Phrase "Populous Countries"**

Okay, so I'm looking at this phrase: "Mexico and Brazil, the region's two most populous countries." My first thought is that "countries" refers to nations or states, as in politically organized entities. But then the word "populous" is about people and inhabitants. It's usually associated with the state, though. Hmm.

Let's break this down. "Populous countries" - are we talking about the *state* (Sense 1: a politically organized body of people), the *territory* (Sense 2: the land itself), or the *people* (Sense 3: the inhabitants)? "Populous" means having a large population. The definition of Sense 1 explicitly mentions "politically organized body of people." So, is that the right fit here?

Synonyms help. If I replace "countries" with "nations," does it work? "Mexico and Brazil, the region's two most populous nations." Yes, that sounds right, fitting Sense 1 perfectly. The "body of people" element clinches it.

Just to be sure, let's look at the others. Sense 2 - "the territory occupied by a nation" - doesn't really work here. Sense 3 - "the people who live in a nation" - is closer, but "most populous" still directly relates to the organization of the state/nation.

In these political and demographic contexts, when we say "most populous country," it almost always refers to the nation-state (Sense 1). I'm confident. I'll stick with Sense 1.


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

[User]
Target lemma: 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:
**Understanding "Democrats" in the Latin American Context**

Okay, so I'm looking at this text about support for democracy in Latin America, and the word "democrats" keeps popping up. My initial, knee-jerk reaction, based on my familiarity with US political discourse, is to immediately jump to Sense 1: members of the Democratic Party. However, given the context – Mexico and Brazil and the broader discussion of *democratic* principles – I need to consciously override that association.

The nuance here is critical. I have to switch gears and recognize that we're talking about Sense 2: individuals who are dedicated to the broader ideals of democracy. The context completely dictates this interpretation. Applying my expertise, I quickly realize that any reading that relies on the US political party would be completely off base, irrelevant, and lead to an inaccurate understanding of the situation. It’s essential to be acutely aware of context and word ambiguity, especially when dealing with political terminology across different geographies. Therefore, I can confidently infer that the author intends to highlight proponents of democratic governance and values in these Latin American nations.


[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:
**Deconstructing "Average" in Statistical Context**

Okay, so the task is to pinpoint the exact meaning of "average" in this sentence: "...which drags down the regional average." Given the context of statistical percentages – support for democracy fluctuating between 40% and 61% – I immediately understand this "regional average" refers to a calculated mean. It's a single number summarizing the overall support for democracy across all countries within the region.

I'm considering the potential senses. First, there's the statistical definition – a measure of central tendency, which fits perfectly. Then there's the sports-specific "average," which is clearly irrelevant here. Finally, we have the "normal or usual" sense.

Now, which is it? "Drags down the regional average" implies a computation, a derived statistic representing the region's overall percentage, the countries' percentages combined into one. So it's not simply "normal," it's a *calculated* value. Sense 1, the statistic describing the location of a distribution, is looking promising.

Let's quickly confirm. The "regional average" functions as a computed statistic (mean) derived from the individual data points in the region, which is in line with the mathematical definition of average, like a mean. Sense 1, then, hits the nail on the head. `average%1:09:00::` from WordNet describes a statistic like a mean, median, or mode. `average%1:09:01::` is about what's "usual". The context is explicitly about a calculated number, so Sense 1 is the most precise and accurate.


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

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

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

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

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

reasoning_content:
**Analyzing the Term "Chart" in Context**

Okay, so the task is to decipher the meaning of "chart" within this passage. The context points towards data visualization, specifically related to regional averages and percentages. We have two candidate senses here: the first, a general visual display of information (chart%1:10:00), and the second, a navigational map (chart%1:06:00). Clearly, based on the references to statistics and comparing figures over time, the navigational sense isn't relevant. The phrase "see chart 2" and "chart 3" immediately signals that we're dealing with a visual representation of data. Therefore, the first sense – a visual display of information, a graph or diagram – is the correct interpretation in this instance. It’s a straightforward application of context to disambiguate the word's meaning.


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

[User]
Target lemma: 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 "Respondents" in the Latin American Democracy Survey Context**

Okay, the target word is "respondents." My immediate thought is, given the surrounding text about a survey on democratic support in Latin America, that there's no way it's referring to a divorce proceeding. That first sense is just a non-starter.

The context screams "survey participants." The phrases "half of respondents in Mexico and Brazil" and "44% of respondents across the region" are dead giveaways. It's clearly about individuals answering questions. Sense 2, "someone who responds," is the only logical interpretation here. There's nothing ambiguous about it; the fit is seamless. 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 the Context of Democracy**

Okay, the target is "country" in the phrase "their country's democracy works in practice." The text mentions Mexico, Brazil, Peru, and citizen satisfaction with their democracies. My initial thought is to consider the different senses of "country" – is it the political organization, the territory, or the people? Let's break it down.

Wait, the phrase is "their country's democracy *works*." That immediately steers me towards democracy as a *system of government* of a *state*. So, let's focus on Sense 1: "a politically organized body of people under a single government" – essentially, the *state* or *nation*. The text gives examples like "the state has elected a new president."

Sense 2, "the territory occupied by a nation," seems less likely at first glance. And Sense 3, "the people who live in a nation or country," could be relevant, but is less specific to the *system* of democracy at play.

Now, considering the full context of the text, "support for democracy has risen noticeably in several countries," "their country's democracy," and "their country's Congress and 45% in their government" all strongly reinforce the political entity aspect, the *state* itself. These all relate to the political structure and function. Sense 1 is definitely the best fit. I can rule out the other senses with confidence. The country being discussed relates to the politically organized entity, the "state", not the territory or the people alone. The use of "country" here is most closely aligned with sense 1: "country%1:14:00::".


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

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

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

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

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

Alright, let's break this down. The target word is "democracy," and the context is about satisfaction with *how a country's democracy works in practice*. My initial goal is to nail down the precise meaning being used here. I have a few candidate senses in mind, which is standard procedure.

Firstly, there's the political orientation, the abstract concept. Then, there's the more concrete definition: *a political system where power resides with the citizens, who elect representatives*. Finally, we have the doctrine of majority rule.

Now, the phrase "how their country's democracy *works in practice*" is crucial. We're talking about the *functioning* of something. It's about a *system* in operation. Sense 2, the political system, is a perfect fit. It describes the tangible implementation of democratic principles, making it the clear winner. The other two senses are more abstract and don't align as well with the real-world performance implied by the phrasing. The political orientation describes an attitude or belief, and the doctrine of majority rule is just one aspect. Sense 2 is 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: 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:
**Analyzing the Meaning of "Figure" in Context**

Okay, so the task is to pinpoint the correct meaning of "figure" in this sentence: "...the same figure as last year but a big increase on the 25% in 2001..." My initial thought is that "figure" has to be a number or percentage; something quantitative. Let's run through the senses to eliminate the clearly wrong ones.

*   Diagrams, body parts, famous people, dance moves – definitely not.
*   "Amount of money expressed numerically" - it's not money in the given context (it's a percentage).
*   "Impression produced by a person," "language used in a figurative sense," "a decorative work" – no.
*   "A predetermined set of movements in dancing..." No.

That leaves me with a few possibilities: either sense 3 (a digit), or sense 9 (the property possessed by a sum or total of units, synonym "number"). Given that we're talking about a percentage like "44%", it's likely a number, but is it a *digit* or a *number*?

Focusing on "the same figure as last year", "figure" is almost interchangeable with "number." And sense 9 seems like the best fit. Let me check the examples: "he had a number of chores to do; the number of parameters is small." Okay, there we have it, “figure” is used as a numerical value. I need to make sure; let me look up the exact definition from WordNet, just to be precise.

Okay, here's what WordNet says: "figure%1:07:01:: definition=the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals | synonyms=number". Yes, I think we're home, sense 9, "number", is the proper sense. "A figure of 44%" makes perfect sense. I can be confident it's the most appropriate choice.


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

[User]
Target lemma: 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 "Last Year"**

Okay, so the task at hand is to analyze "year" in the phrase "last year" within the context of "...the same figure as last year but a big increase...". This seems straightforward, but we always need to be precise. My immediate thought is that this is a comparison between two calendar years, likely annual figures being compared – think 2022 vs. 2023, for example.

The text points out the different senses of "year," which is excellent. I'm immediately categorizing:

*   **Sense 1:** The classic 365-day (or 366-day) period. This is the calendar year. This is the obvious interpretation for general financial figures.
*   **Sense 2:** A more specifically defined period, like a school year, a fiscal year, or perhaps even an academic year. The context rules this out here.
*   **Sense 3:** The astronomical definition – the planet's orbit. Obviously irrelevant in this context.

Given the context, "the same figure as last year" combined with the idea of a 'big increase' implies an annual comparison of some kind of figure. So, "year%1:28:01::" which is the general calendar year sense, is the only possible interpretation. It's a clear-cut case of the standard, easily understood 365-day (or 366-day) unit of time. There are no tricky nuances here.


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

[User]
Target lemma: 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}.

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

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

Okay, so the target word is "increase," and the context is pretty clear: "but a big increase on the 25% in 2001." My initial thought is that the sentence describes a move from 25% to 44%, so it's clearly some kind of upward shift. Let's consider the candidate senses...

Right away, I see the main contenders: could be a quantity added (gain), a change resulting in an increase, a process of becoming larger, or the amount of the increase itself. The phrase "a big increase *on* the 25%" gives me pause. It leans toward a change or a process, because it is *on* the base number.

The phrase "a big increase" makes me consider "the increase in unemployment" which I know is a process of getting larger. But I need to stay within the context. "Some 44%... but a big increase on the 25%". It's the *amount* that has grown.

Okay, let's break this down. Is the 44% *itself* the increase? No, it's not. The fact that the 44% represents a change from 25% *is* the increase. Given this, it looks like a "change resulting in an increase," or potentially "a process of becoming larger".

I'm thinking that when we're comparing specific percentages across time, it often maps to "a change resulting in an increase" or to "the amount by which something increases". But I am considering the 44% *itself* is not the increase amount. The *fact* that it went from 25% to 44% is the increase. So I'm leaning toward Sense 2 (change).

Given the context, the 44% to 25% comparison is discrete points in time. Discrete changes are more likely to have a "change" sense, as opposed to a continuous process. So I will likely go with Sense 2, "a change resulting in an increase". But I will keep considering Sense 3, because the "big" in "a big increase" may be referring to growth (Sense 3).

Ultimately, given how the word is used as a noun, representing the difference or the change from one percentage to another, Sense 2 feels the best.


[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:
**My Analysis of "Chart" in this Context**

Okay, the word in question is "chart." I need to determine the correct sense of the word based on the provided context. Let's see... the text mentions "regional average" and "percentages of respondents," linking it to a visual representation of data. It also references "chart 2" and "chart 3," which reinforces the idea that we're dealing with a numbered visual element.

My initial sense inventory offers two possibilities: a general "visual display of information" and a "map designed for navigation." Clearly, given that we're talking about percentages and democracy satisfaction, the navigation-related sense is completely off-base. The context points definitively to the first sense, the "visual display of information" like a graph or table. The references to specific charts within the text further support this interpretation. Therefore, the appropriate sense index is 1. That's a clear-cut case.


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

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

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

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

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

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

Okay, the target word is "confidence," and the context is about people's feelings toward their country's Congress and government. I need to pinpoint the intended sense. Immediately, I'm thinking of a few possibilities. One is the most common, **self-confidence**, but that seems unlikely given the subject. The other possibilities are much more likely: a feeling of trust, a hopefulness that events will be favorable, a trustful relationship, or a secret that is confided.

My initial thought is that "confidence in their country's Congress" suggests a "feeling of trust." I can visualize that: "I have confidence in our team" is a very similar phrase, and the feeling is the same. The second sense, "a feeling of trust," seems like a direct match to the provided context. The third sense, which is about *hopefulness*, is also a possibility, but this seems to apply more to the economy.

Let's test this. "Said they had confidence in their country's Congress" does indeed match the example of “I have confidence in our team”. It does indeed fit the definition of a *trust* in the institution, a belief in its ability to act appropriately. Sense 2 it is. Sense 3, a more generalized sense of hopefulness, is probably not the intended meaning here. The "feeling of trust (in someone or something)" is the best fit.


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

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

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

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

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

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

Okay, so the target word is "country," and the phrase is "their country's Congress." My initial thought is that it refers to the political entity, the nation-state. But let's clarify; "country's Congress" could point to the state (1), the people (3), or the territory (2).

"Their country's Congress" – it's the Congress *of* the country, suggesting the nation-state. Sense 1, the politically organized body under a government (state, nation, etc.), is what I'm leaning toward.

Now, let's consider the subtle nuances. The Congress is, after all, a branch *of* the government *of* a state/country. So the first sense is the strongest.

Earlier the context mentioned "country's democracy". That usually implies the state/nation (Sense 1) as well.

Therefore, after careful consideration of the relationships described, I'm confident that Sense 1 – the politically organized body – is the best fit.


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

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

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

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

reasoning_content:
**Analyzing the Term "Congress" in a Latin American Context**

Okay, so the target word is "Congress," and it's used in the phrase "their country's Congress" within the context of Latin American nations like Peru, Mexico, and Brazil. Clearly, we're dealing with a survey about confidence levels in various governmental institutions. Let's break down the potential meanings, keeping in mind the cultural sensitivity of the term.

Candidate 1, "legislature of the United States," is immediately out. The phrase specifies *their* country's Congress. I know the United States is not in Latin America.

Candidate 2, "a meeting of elected or appointed representatives," is getting closer but remains too broad. While it *could* be accurate, the phrase "their country's Congress" usually denotes something more formal, and permanent, than a single, perhaps ad-hoc, meeting.

Candidate 4, "sexual intercourse" is completely irrelevant, and the system did a good job making that clear.

Candidate 3, "a national legislative assembly," resonates most strongly. This definition aligns perfectly with the common usage of the term "Congress" in political discourse, particularly when referring to a country's legislative body. It is therefore a fit, and the correct candidate. The context clearly establishes that we're talking about the formal legislative body, the governing institution in those Latin American countries. Therefore, the phrase "their country's Congress" refers to the national legislative assembly.


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

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

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

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

reasoning_content:
**Analyzing Public Confidence in Government**

Okay, so I'm looking at this data point: "34% had confidence in Congress, 45% in their government, same as last year." The key here is the use of "government," which, in this parallel construction with "Congress," clearly refers to the *institution* of government. It's the organization itself, not the act of governing, the system of governance, or the study of government. I need to nail down the precise meaning.

Let's break down the candidates. Candidate 1, "the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit," with synonyms like "authorities" and "regime," looks promising. The example provided ("the government reduced taxes") feels spot-on. It's the *agency* making decisions, the specific entity that the public is expressing confidence in. Candidate 2, "the act of governing," just doesn't fit the context as cleanly. Neither does Candidate 3's focus on the "system" or Candidate 4's focus on the "study."

Yes, the public's confidence relates to the *administration* or the *organization* itself (Candidate 1) – the machinery of government. "Congress and government" – the parallel phrasing is clear now. So, my interpretation is that people have more confidence in the organizational structure of government than in Congress. Makes sense. This confirms that I'm focused on the organization of government.


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

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

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

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

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

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

Okay, so the target word is "year," and the surrounding phrase is "the same as last year in both cases but up sharply from 2003." My initial thought is to quickly identify the most probable sense of "year" within this context. Based on the context "last year" I immediately lean towards the standard calendar definition. We're talking about a point in time, likely a calendar year.

Let's quickly run through the possible senses though, just to be thorough. Sense 1, the period of 365 or 366 days, seems the most relevant, fitting the "last year" reference perfectly. Sense 2, referring to a school year or something similar, isn't immediately obvious, though it's technically a *kind* of year. Sense 3, the time for a planetary revolution, is irrelevant here; definitely not. Sense 4, the graduating class definition, is also not appropriate in this context.

Given the phrase, "the same as last year," Sense 1 is overwhelmingly the correct interpretation, referring to a single, previous calendar year. So I'm confident that's the intended meaning.


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

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

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

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

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

reasoning_content:
**Analyzing the Nuance of "Cases"**

Okay, so the phrase is "the same as last year in both cases but up sharply from 2003," and the target word is "cases." The surrounding context is about confidence in Congress and confidence in the government – two distinct, but related, subjects. Right, so we're looking at *instances* of something.

Let's break it down. Candidate 1 is "an occurrence of something," with synonyms like instance and example. Candidate 2 is "a special set of circumstances," synonymous with "event." Given "in both cases" here, I immediately lean towards "both instances." The idea is that we are talking about two separate *instances* or occurrences of confidence being tracked. The shift in confidence is being tracked in two *instances*. Therefore, "instance" perfectly captures the meaning. Candidate 1, "occurrence of something," fits the bill precisely. This isn't a *special set of circumstances* but rather a *situation* or *occurrence* within the broader scope of measuring public sentiment. Thus, "instance" is the superior choice. It's a clean and accurate fit, which is what we need in this type of semantic analysis.


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

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

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

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

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

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

Okay, so the task is to understand "decade" in the context of "A decade ago economic woes in Latin America undermined support for democracy." My initial thought is to zero in on the temporal aspect. The text is specifically framing a comparison between the past and now. It’s mentioning specific years like 2001, 2002, 2003, and 2005 as points of reference. This immediately suggests we're dealing with a span of time.

Therefore, the first sense of "decade," namely "a period of 10 years," is the obvious and correct one. Sense 2, "the cardinal number ten," just doesn't fit the context at all. It's plainly a straightforward and uncontroversial interpretation. This isn't a case of ambiguity, it's about identifying the proper meaning from the start.


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

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

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

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

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

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

Okay, so the target word is "woes," specifically in the context of "A decade ago economic woes in Latin America undermined support for democracy." My immediate task is to nail down the precise meaning. Let's see... the candidate senses offered are: "misery resulting from affliction" (synonym: suffering) and "intense mournfulness" (synonym: woefulness).

Given the phrase "economic woes," it's pretty clear cut. We're dealing with *problems* stemming from financial or economic difficulties. While "intense mournfulness" *could* be a consequence, it's not the core meaning here. Economic problems cause suffering, hardship and affliction. So, it's definitely the "misery resulting from affliction" sense. Sense 1 is the winner. This is a fairly straightforward disambiguation; the lexical context is a major cue.


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Okay, so the target word is "support" in relation to democracy, specifically in the context of economic troubles undermining it. My initial thought process is to consider the different senses of "support." First, there's the idea of providing material necessities – not quite right here. Then there's the sense of "aiding the cause" and finally the notion of "immaterial assistance."

The examples are helpful. "The president no longer has the support of his own party" – that's a direct act, a kind of backing (Sense 2). But then we have "the policy found little public support" (Sense 3), which feels like it's a closer match to "support for democracy."

Let's dig a bit deeper. There's a percentage mentioned in another sentence, "support for democracy has risen from a low of 40% in 2005 to 61% this year." Ah, that 40%...it's a measure of public opinion, a percentage of people backing the idea. This makes the "immaterial assistance" definition of support, which is Sense 3, a more likely fit.

So, I'm thinking about "support" as the cognitive or emotional backing of the public. "Undermined support for democracy" – it's the public's approval, their belief in the institution. Sense 3, "something providing immaterial assistance," seems like the most accurate representation of this sentiment.

I'll quickly review the two main contenders, Sense 2 vs. Sense 3. The examples are still relevant: "the president no longer has the support of his own party" versus "the policy found little public support." The percentage data seals the deal. "Support for democracy" here is measured in percentages of people, so it's a matter of public support. Sense 3 is correct.


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

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

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

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

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

reasoning_content:
**Analyzing the Meaning of "Countries" in an Economic Context**

Okay, so the target word is "countries" in the phrase "many Latin American countries suffered only a brief recession." My brain is already starting to consider the context: economic and political entities, governments, recessions...it's pretty clear. I'm thinking, right, "countries" has a few senses. There's sense 1: "a politically organized body of people under a single government" – like a state or nation. Then there's sense 2: the territory, the geographic space. And finally sense 3: the people themselves.

Given the context, the first sense, the politically organized body, feels most relevant, and I am leaning towards this. "Latin American *countries* suffered a recession..." The country is the economic actor. Often, in these economic and political contexts, "country" refers to the political entity (sense 1). I’m thinking about the contrast: "African *nations*" (sense 1) versus "visited several European *countries*" (sense 2). But in the phrase "the economy has recovered... many Latin American *countries* suffered... a brief recession", the countries act as economic entities.

Now, I'm checking synonyms. For sense 1, it's like "state, nation, land, commonwealth, res publica, body politic." Sense 2 gives me "state, land." Wait, WordNet provides a more formal distinction with country%1:14:00 (politically organized body) and country%1:15:00 (territory). A recession happens within the economy of a state or nation.

So, "many Latin American *countries* suffered... a brief recession..." I'm solidifying Sense 1 as the primary sense. I am thinking, yes, the independent state or nation acting as an economic/political actor. Then again, I am taking a look at other literature for context. Wait, in SemCor "European countries" is often sense 2, but here they "suffered... a recession". I'm going with Sense 1. State/nation as a political/economic unit.

Ah, actually, let me confirm. Sense 1 is "politically organized body of people under a single government," while Sense 2 is "territory occupied by a nation." A recession is experienced by the *nation* or *state*. This is getting to be clear. Okay, let's lock in Sense 1.

Wait, should I rethink this, is it definitely Sense 1? A common disambiguation for "countries" in an economic/geopolitical context is Sense 1. Yes, I'm going to go with that.


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

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

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

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

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

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

Okay, so the target word is "recession." The provided context, "many Latin American countries suffered only a brief recession and have enjoyed a strong recovery," immediately flags this as an economic concept. No question about it – we're dealing with an economic downturn. Let's see... I've got a few candidate senses here.

Sense 1: "the state of the economy declines; a widespread decline in the GDP and employment and trade lasting from six months to a year." Bingo. That's the textbook definition, the go-to interpretation.

Sense 2: "a small concavity." Nope, that's a physical feature. Not relevant in this context.

Sense 3: "the withdrawal of the clergy and choir." That's a liturgical term. Totally out of left field.

Sense 4: "the act of ceding back." Nope, this refers to a political or legal concept, the act of giving something back, definitely not the right meaning.

Sense 5: "the act of becoming more distant." This is too abstract and vague and doesn't fit the context.

So, given the provided context, Sense 1 is the unequivocal winner. It's the only one that makes logical sense in the sentence. We are talking about economics here, not theology, geometry, or ceding of land.


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

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

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

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

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

reasoning_content:
**Analyzing the Nuances of "Recovery" in an Economic Context**

Okay, the target word is "recovery," and we're looking at it through the lens of economic performance. The phrase in the context is something about an economy that "suffered only a brief recession and have enjoyed a strong recovery." So, the focus here is on the *economic* comeback after a downturn. I need to nail down the most accurate connotation.

Candidate 1, "return to an original state," immediately clicks. It seems to fit the bill precisely. Thinking about it, an economic recession is analogous to some kind of disruption or setback. The "recovery" is then the economy getting back to its previous trajectory, its pre-recession growth path. Let's say a forest after a fire. A "recovery" of the forest after the fire would equate to a return to a previous state, a level of growth.

Candidate 2, "gradual healing... after sickness or injury," is obviously leaning towards the physical or medical field, which is not an economic concept. Not a match. Then there is Candidate 3, "the act of regaining or saving something lost" sounds a bit like data retrieval or even the return of assets. Again, not the economic domain.

So, am I right that "return to an original state" best encapsulates an economic "recovery"? That analogy with the forest fire really hammers it home. It definitely feels like the most appropriate sense in this context. It describes the essence of what we're seeing: returning to a previous trajectory and pre-recession health.