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

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

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

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

reasoning_content:
Okay, here's my interpretation of that thought process, from an expert's perspective:

**Deconstructing "Low" in Context**

Alright, the task is to pinpoint the intended sense of "low" in that sentence about democracy support. My brain immediately starts with disambiguation, as it should. I'm given the context: "support for democracy has risen from a low of 40% in 2005 to 61% this year."

I quickly generate a set of candidate senses. I see the potential for "low" to refer to weather (air pressure, sense 1), perhaps some obscure reference to a British political cartoonist (sense 2 - I'd likely dismiss this quickly based on the context's domain), a general *degree* or *level* (sense 3), and then a specific gear ratio or similar technical term (sense 4).

The context, "risen from a low of 40%", is critical. It implies a quantifiable starting point that increased. Weather isn't going to be 40%. A cartoonist is out of the question. A gear ratio wouldn't make sense in this type of context. The sentence is concerned with *a percentage* of support. The phrase "low of 40%" describes a level, a position, or a degree. The most plausible interpretation is sense 3: a low level or position or degree. It's a low *value*. Therefore, I can confidently assign a sense index of 3. That's a pretty straightforward analysis, but it's important to be methodical to arrive at the correct interpretation.


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

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

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

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

finish_reason: stop

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

role: assistant

reasoning_content:
**Analyzing the Best Sense of "Year"**

Okay, let's break this down. The task is to identify the most fitting sense of "year" within the phrase "...support for democracy has risen from a low of 40% in 2005 to 61% this year." My initial thought is that the meaning is related to a point in time, a specific calendar year, contrasted with "2005".

I've been given a few potential senses. Let's evaluate them:

*   **Sense 1:** "a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days". The examples given, "she is 4 years old; in the year 1920", are dead ringers. This seems like the most likely candidate, referring to a calendar year. "This year" is clearly referring to the current or recent calendar year.
*   **Sense 2:** "a period of time occupying a regular part of a calendar year that is used for some particular activity." This makes me think of "a school year" or "a fiscal year". It could technically fit, but it's not the primary or most direct meaning in this context.
*   **Sense 3:** "the period of time that it takes for a planet (as, e.g., Earth or Mars) to make a complete revolution around the sun." This is obviously off, talking about a planetary orbit which is unrelated.
*   **Sense 4:** "a body of students who graduate together." This is entirely irrelevant.

Given the context and the meaning "this year", the correct sense index is 1, as that most closely represents the sense of calendar year.

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

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

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

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

reasoning_content:
**Analyzing the Senses of "Economy"**

Okay, let's break this down. The task is to pin down the correct meaning of "economy" in the sentence: "It also rose in Mexico, where the <t>economy</t> has recovered after suffering a big drop in output last year." My goal is to identify the most accurate sense from the provided candidates.

First, I have to consider the context. The phrase "recovered after suffering a big drop in output" is the key. That immediately suggests we're talking about something larger than just efficient use of resources or personal frugality. The drop in "output" strongly implies a system-level issue – something akin to overall production and distribution.

Now, let's review the senses:

*   **Sense 1: the system of production and distribution and consumption (economic system).** This one seems like a strong contender. The recovery and drop in output relate directly to the overall economic activity of Mexico. This aligns perfectly with the idea of a national economy.
*   **Sense 2: the efficient use of resources.** While efficiency can be part of an economic recovery, it doesn't encompass the broad scope of a "drop in output." This is too narrow.
*   **Sense 3: frugality in the expenditure of money or resources.** This is definitely not the correct sense. It's about personal spending, not macroeconomics.
*   **Sense 4: an act of economizing; reduction in cost.** This is closer to sense 2 but still deals with reduction of costs and not overall economic output.

I'm leaning heavily towards Sense 1. To be absolutely sure, I'll quickly re-confirm. "The Mexican economy has recovered" – that makes perfect sense when we're talking about its overall production and distribution, the country's economic system. It's the only one that completely encompasses the concepts of the output drop and recovery.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Okay, the target word is "drop" and it's being used as a noun in the phrase "after suffering a big drop in output last year." My immediate task is to identify the correct sense of "drop" within this specific context. Let's see... I've got a list of potential senses here. Hmm, the first few seem unlikely: a literal, small, spherical "drop" of liquid or the hiding place sense don't make sense here. "Steep face of rock," "curtain," or a "central depository" are also way off. The idea of "the act of dropping something" doesn't quite fit either.

Given the phrase, I think the context is about economic output, so that narrows it down. "A free and rapid descent" could be possible, but it lacks the focus on the measured quantity. The third option, "a sudden sharp decrease in some quantity (dip, fall, free fall)", seems like the best fit. A "big drop in output" clearly refers to a significant decrease in the economic output of a company, region, or economy. The other options don't really fit, with the focus on a sudden, negative change in the measured output.

Therefore, sense index 3 is definitely the right choice.


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

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

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

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

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

Okay, the target word is "output". Let's dissect this using my expertise. The context is mentioning an economic recovery after a "big drop in output". Right away, I'm thinking in terms of macroeconomics. That phrase "big drop in output" is screaming "economic production," like GDP or some other measure of aggregate output.

I've got a few senses to consider. Sense 1, the "final product," that's possible, but feels a bit too generic. Sense 2, "production of a certain amount" is getting closer. Sense 3, a signal from an electronic system is irrelevant in this context. Sense 4, "the quantity of something... created" – that's a strong contender. The synonyms "yield, production" and the example "production was up in the second quarter" are spot on. Then, Sense 5, "what is produced in a given time period" is also plausible.

Let's check the WordNet senses. Sense 4 (output%1:23:00::) really jumps out, particularly because of its definition: "the quantity of something (as a commodity) that is created (usually within a given period of time)". Also, its lex_filenum is 23 (noun.quantity) which fits my understanding. Sense 2 sounds okay but is not the best. Sense 5 (output%1:06:01::) and Sense 1 (output%1:06:00::) are less accurate given the macroeconomic context.

A "big drop in output" is referring to a decrease in the quantity of goods and services produced. It's a measure of economic performance. The example of "production was up in the second quarter" further reinforces the quantitative nature of the term in this context. Sense 4, without a doubt, captures the intended meaning: it's all about quantifying that economic production. Therefore, output%1:23:00:: is the correct sense.


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

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

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

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

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

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

Okay, the target word here is "year," specifically in the phrase "last year." My primary task is to determine the most fitting sense of "year" in this context, which requires disambiguation. I've identified several potential senses:

1.  The standard calendar year – a period of 365 or 366 days, essentially a synonym for "twelvemonth." This seems like the most common interpretation.
2.  A year defined by an activity – like a "school year." This implies a specific segment of the calendar year.
3.  An astronomical year – the time it takes for a planet to orbit its star. This isn't likely here, but I must rule it out.
4.  A graduating class or cohort. Another unlikely candidate.

"Last year" in a typical context, refers to the calendar year immediately preceding the current one. Therefore, the phrase is referring to the period of time consisting of 365 or 366 days. Examining the candidate senses, sense 1 (the standard calendar year) maps directly onto this understanding with the definition, "a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days." I can quickly discard the others, as "last year" doesn't reference a school year, an astronomical period, or a cohort of students. So, after this quick deliberation, sense 1 is definitely the correct sense 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: 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}.

reasoning_content:
**Analyzing the "Half" Senses**

Okay, let's break this down. My goal here is to pinpoint the most accurate indexed sense for "half" within this sentence: "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)."

I've been presented with two candidate senses:

1.  *half%1:23:00::* - which is defined as "one of two equal parts of a divisible whole." This seems to focus on a proportion or fraction, like "half a loaf."
2.  *half%1:28:00::* - defined as "one of two divisions into which some games or performances are divided," as in the "first half" of a game.

Looking at the context, "around half of respondents" immediately screams *sense 1*. We're talking about a *portion* or *quantity* of people – roughly 50% of the respondents. The concept of "half" as a division in a game just doesn't fit here. It's obviously not the first half of a sporting event or theatrical performance.

Therefore, sense 1, with its "one of two equal parts of a divisible whole" definition, is the perfect match. This sense has index 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: 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}
```

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

reasoning_content:
Here's my thought process, summarized as you requested:

**Analyzing Survey Data: Context and Terminology**

Okay, so I'm looking at these survey results, and my initial thought is about how we're measuring support for democracy. The text highlights a rise in support in some countries, but then mentions significant doubts in places like Mexico and Brazil. And, of course, the satisfaction level is hovering around 44% overall. Clearly, the term "respondents" is key here, and I need to ensure I'm interpreting it correctly.

My mind immediately starts sifting through potential meanings of "respondent." I quickly bring up the possible sense indexes related to the term. I pull up two possibilities: one related to a legal context, specifically a codefendant in divorce proceedings, and the other, the more general meaning: someone who answers or responds. The legal definition is a red herring in this situation. It just doesn't fit the context of a survey on political attitudes.

Therefore, sense index 2 is the clear winner here. I'm dealing with individuals answering the survey questions. The language is straightforward; the only real work is applying the correct definition.


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

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

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

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

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

reasoning_content:
**My Analysis of "Brazil"**

Okay, the target word is "Brazil." The provided context mentions Mexico and Brazil as the two most populous countries in a region. Hmm, that narrows things down considerably. It has to be referring to the country, the Federative Republic of Brazil.

Let's look at the candidate senses. Sense 1: "brazil%1:15:00::" – *the largest Latin American country and the largest Portuguese-speaking country in the world...* That's the one. No question. Sense 2: "brazil%1:13:00::" – *three-sided tropical American nut with white oily meat and hard brown shell...* Nope, not relevant at all given the context. The JSON response should definitely specify sense index 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: 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:
**Analyzing the Senses of "Countries" in Context**

My initial thought is to rigorously dissect the word "countries" within the given sentence: "But only around half of respondents in Mexico and Brazil, the region's two most populous <t>countries</t>, are convinced democrats..." My goal is to determine the correct sense for "countries" from the set of candidates: politically organized body, territory, the people, rural area, or a geographical region.

Considering Mexico and Brazil, I immediately recognize them as established nations. The term "most populous" introduces complexity, as a population can reside within a territory or belong to a nation. My WordNet exploration reveals two primary senses: the political entity ("state, nation") and the geographical territory ("the territory occupied by a nation").

Given that the context discusses democracy, respondents, and economic factors, I'm leaning toward the political entity sense. I note that "populous" is typically associated with a large population, and it could apply to either a territory or a political entity.

Reviewing the WordNet hierarchies, I see that country%1:14:00:: represents the political organization, while country%1:15:00:: describes the geographical territory. The example "he visited several European countries" supports this distinction, where "visited" denotes a physical action on a territory.

I remember SemCor examples and their tendency to tag "countries" as nation-states with country%1:14:00::.

I then check WordNet familiarities, noting that the political entity sense (country%1:14:00::) is more frequent than the geographical sense (country%1:15:00::). The context of the sentence is heavily political: democracy, governance, public opinion, Latin America. These all point to the politically organized body (Sense 1).

I analyze the sentence in the context. The sentence is saying that “respondents” are not convinced democrats. Respondents are “people”. The countries are being used in a “political” context. This usage can be “nation, state, land”. Sense 1 can be used here.

Furthermore, I realize that "Mexico" and "Brazil" are instances of country%1:14:00::, since they have "South American country" as an instance hypernym. They are not instances of the "territory" sense.

Therefore, my final conclusion is that "countries" in the sentence refers to the politically organized bodies (sense 1), reflecting their status as nation-states within a specific region.


[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:
Here's my analysis of the word "democrats" in this context:

**Decoding "Democrat" in the Latin American Landscape**

Okay, so the target word is "democrats." My initial sense check tells me we have two main possibilities: someone who's a member of the Democratic Party or someone who supports democratic principles. The context is crucial here – we're talking about Mexico, Brazil, and broader Latin America and their level of belief in the concept of democracy. This immediately screams "principles," not "political party."

The text's focus on the support of democracy across nations like Mexico and Brazil, and specifically how that support affects a regional average, means we're dealing with *ideology* not *affiliation*. Therefore, my expert intuition leads me directly to sense 2: an advocate of democratic principles. The text is discussing a regional sentiment towards democracy, not the political party of the same name. That clears things up nicely.


[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 Context**

Okay, so the target word is "average," and it's being used in the phrase "...drags down the regional average." My initial thought is that this clearly refers to a statistical concept, specifically related to support for democracy in a region.

I've got three potential senses, which I've quickly mapped out: a statistic, a sports ratio, and a more general "usual" value. Contextually, the sports sense is immediately out. Now, is it a "norm" or just something "usual"?

Let's dive deeper and consult WordNet. Checking WordNet is a good idea. Looking at WordNet, "average" as a "norm" is a *statistic describing the location of a distribution*, which is sense 1. Bingo, that’s where I want to focus. I'm thinking about the mean, median, mode – that kind of thing.

The sentence "drags down the regional average" implies a mathematical process; a lower level in Mexico and Brazil is influencing the calculated result. Mathematically, it's about the central tendency. The lower values decrease the mean, median, whatever metric is used to get the average. It makes sense, this is the statistical sense of "average".

Let’s go back and consider Sense 3. Is it about "usual"? No, this isn't a "typical" level of support, this is a calculated value. The sentence refers to a specific metric -- the regional percentage of respondents. Sense 1's definition, *a statistic describing the location of a distribution*, is the best fit.

Okay, checking for hyponyms, does it have terms like mean, median, mode? Ah, yes! "Mean," "median," and "mode" are hyponyms of "average" in this context. It's the statistical mean!

Therefore, "average" here is definitely being used in its statistical sense, referencing the central tendency of a distribution. Got it.


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

[User]
Target lemma: 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 Target Word "Chart"**

Okay, let's break this down. The target word is "chart," and it's used in the sentence referencing "chart 2." My first step is to consider the possible senses. We've got two candidates here: a visual display of information and a navigational map. Knowing the context is key, and here, the text explicitly refers to a presentation of data, like a graph or table, possibly showcasing survey results related to support for democracy. The reference to "chart 2" strongly suggests a graphical representation of information, not a navigational tool. Therefore, sense 1, the visual display of information, is the correct interpretation. Sense 2, the navigational map, is clearly irrelevant in this context. Done.


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

[User]
Target lemma: 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}.

reasoning_content:
**Analyzing the Term "Respondents"**

Okay, the target word is "respondents," and the surface form is, well, "respondents." Seems straightforward, but let's be precise. The context mentions a survey or poll, so that immediately narrows things down. I need to make sure I'm assigning the correct semantic sense here.

My knowledge base offers two senses. The first, respondent%1:18:01::, is a legal definition – a codefendant, often in a divorce case, accused of adultery. That's clearly a non-starter in this case. The context is completely wrong.

The second sense, respondent%1:18:00::, is "someone who responds," essentially a synonym for "responder" or "answerer." That's the winner! That sense perfectly fits the people who are providing answers in a survey.

Therefore, the appropriate sense index is 2. Problem solved, 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:
**Analyzing the Meaning of "Country"**

Okay, let's break this down. The target word is "country," and the context is about how people feel about their *country's* democracy. My initial task is to identify the correct sense of "country" from the potential meanings provided.

I'm presented with a few options. Sense 1, "a politically organized body of people under a single government" – that's a classic definition, synonymous with terms like "state" or "nation." Sense 2 refers to "the territory occupied by a nation," basically the geographic space. Sense 3, meanwhile, describes "the people who live in a nation or country" - the citizenry. I'm also given a couple of senses that are quite distinct, as in "an area outside of cities and towns," and a more general reference to a "geographical region."

The key here is the phrase "their *country's* democracy" or even "their *country's* Congress." This points directly to the political entity, the system of government, and the people governed. "Their country's democracy" isn't referring to the geography or the people themselves, but to the governing structure.

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

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

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

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

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

Okay, the target is "democracy" within the phrase "how their country's democracy works in practice." Let's break this down. My initial instinct is to go through the likely senses of the word. From my understanding, I can isolate these possibilities:

1.  It could refer to the general political orientation of those who favor government by the people or their representatives, which is the ideological sense.
2.  It might be describing a specific political system where supreme power rests with citizens who elect representatives – a more concrete, systemic definition that may have synonyms, such as republic or commonwealth.
3.  Or, it could be the doctrine of majority rule, where decisions are made by the numerical majority of a group.

Thinking about the context – "how their country's democracy works in practice" – I can immediately rule out the majority rule sense. That doesn't fit the question. The phrase is exploring how the established form of government functions, not the mechanisms of internal decision-making.

That leaves the ideological and the systemic senses. In this case, "their country's democracy works in practice" is talking about a nation's government form. In that regard, the definition, "a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them", is the clear winner. That's the correct 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: 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:
**Deconstructing the Term "Figure"**

Okay, so the target is "figure" in this sentence, and I need to pin down its precise meaning here. The context is a statistic: "Some 44% of respondents... the same figure..." My immediate thought is, what are the candidate senses of "figure"? Let's run through them: diagrams, body form, digits, models, notable people, shapes, *amounts of money*, impressions, and then there's sense 9, "the property possessed by a sum or total...".  That last one looks promising – it has a synonym: "number." Could it be?

Let's do a quick WordNet dive to solidify the senses. Ah, there it is: sense 9 again! It's defined as "the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals".  The synonyms of that sense are *number* and *figure*.  Bingo!

Given the sentence, where we are talking about a percentage – "44%" – it's definitely acting as a *number* or a *statistic*. Sense 9 fits perfectly. It's the only one that makes any sense 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: 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:
**Analyzing the Contextual Meaning of "Year"**

Okay, so I'm presented with the phrase "...the same figure as last <t>year</t> but a big increase on the 25% in 2001 (chart 3)." My task is to pin down the precise meaning of "year" in this instance. Given my expertise, I immediately consider the possible semantic domains. Let's break this down systematically.

First, I have to consider the candidate senses. I'm offered four possibilities.

*   **Sense 1** speaks of a general "period of time containing 365 (or 366) days" – the straightforward *twelvemonth* or calendar year. This is the obvious default.
*   **Sense 2** suggests a "period of time occupying a regular part of a calendar year," associated with some *specific activity*. I'm thinking *school year*, *fiscal year*, etc.
*   **Sense 3** relates to an *astronomical* concept: "the period of time that it takes for a planet...to make a complete revolution around the sun." Irrelevant here.
*   **Sense 4** denotes a *group* of students, the "body of students who graduate together." This is a *class* or a *year group*

Now, focusing on the context, "last year" *precedes* the time of reference. The phrase is a temporal marker. Based on this, I'm confident that the correct sense is the simplest and most common meaning: a calendar year, a period of 365 or 366 days. Given the reference to 2001, "last year" clearly means the preceding calendar year. Therefore, **sense 1 is the definitive answer**.


[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:
**My Analysis of "Increase" in Context**

Alright, let's break this down. The target word is "increase" in the phrase "a big increase on the 25% in 2001". My focus is on determining the correct sense of "increase" within the given context.

My initial thoughts run through the possible senses in WordNet: a quantity added, a change resulting in an increase, a process of becoming larger, the amount by which something increases, and the act of increasing something. The expression "a big increase on" is key here. The phrasing strongly suggests a comparison—a rise or change relative to the baseline of 25% in 2001.

Initially, I consider "a quantity that is added," but that doesn't quite fit. The 44% isn't itself the quantity added; the difference (19%) would be the added quantity or the amount of change. I then lean toward the idea of "a change resulting in an increase," which aligns better with the fact that there was a difference between the values in 2001 and the present.

I start to think that the use of "increase on" implies a comparison or a rise from a starting point, so I explore "a change resulting in an increase" because that sounds the most relevant. The 44% represents a change relative to the 25% value. I consider that this is similar to "a big drop in output last year."

Examining WordNet and SemCor again, I look at the antonym of "increase," which is drop or decrease. "A big drop" is the reverse of "a big increase."

I also consider whether it's "a process of becoming larger," but that sounds like an ongoing, continuous process ("the increase in unemployment" or "the growth of population"). Here, we're talking about a point-in-time comparison: 2001 versus the present.

I then check with OntoNotes, noting how "increase" is grouped by sense. Ultimately, I realize that because of the language used - "a big increase on the 25% in 2001" - what's meant is a *change* from the past, as the phrasing indicates a comparison between two periods. That indicates a *change* and not a quantity.

So, in the end, given the phrasing "a big increase on", my best bet is sense 2: a change resulting in an increase. The shift from 25% to 44% is a change that results in an increase, making this the most appropriate interpretation.


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

[User]
Target lemma: 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:
Okay, here's my interpretation of that text, as if it were my thought process:

**Decoding "Chart" in the Context**

Alright, let's break this down. The target word is "chart," and it's presented within a phrase referencing a percentage from 2001 and a specific "chart 3." My initial thought is to consider the possible senses, as I immediately recognize the potential for ambiguity.

The definitions I have available, quickly jump to mind – a visual display of information and a nautical or aeronautical map. However, given the context referencing percentages and "chart 3," it’s immediately clear that the *visual display of information* sense is the only logical fit. This "chart" isn't a navigational tool; it's a data visualization, likely a graph or table that presents the survey data on that 25% from 2001. "Chart 3" strongly suggests that it's the third such visual representation referenced. So, the first sense is unequivocally the correct one here. We're dealing with a graphical representation of the survey results.


[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 Semantic Nuances of "Confidence"**

Okay, let's break down this use of "confidence" in the sentence "Some 34% said they had confidence in their country's Congress and 45% in their government..." My expert eye immediately goes to the potential senses, considering the context.

I see several possibilities here. We have "freedom from doubt" (Sense 1), "a feeling of trust" (Sense 2), a "confident hopefulness" about future events (Sense 3), a "trustful relationship" or "trust" (Sense 4), and even a "secret" (Sense 5), as in something shared in confidence.

Given the phrasing, "had confidence in," it's apparent that the best fit is "a feeling of trust (in someone or something)" – that's Sense 2. The other senses just don't click. A secret (Sense 5) doesn't work, nor does a private relationship (Sense 4). It is unlikely that the people have a "hopefulness" of a better government (Sense 3). Also, it isn't "freedom from doubt" (Sense 1).

The example "I have confidence in our team" really nails it. Here, the subjects are expressing a level of trust in Congress and the government. That's a perfect match. Therefore, Sense 2 is undoubtedly the target.


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

Okay, let's break this down. The target word is "country" in the phrase "confidence in their country's Congress and 45% in their government." My initial thought is to consider the likely senses of "country" based on its surrounding words. I immediately recognize several possibilities from my knowledge base. There's the obvious sense of a politically organized entity—a nation, a state, a body politic (country%1:14:00::). Then, there's the geographical sense (country%1:15:00::), the people of a country (country%1:14:01::), and the rural area (country%1:15:01::). There's also the notion of a general geographical region (country%1:15:02::).

But, in this precise sentence, it becomes quickly apparent that the political sense is the only correct one. "Their country's Congress" inherently refers to the legislative body *of* a nation, a political entity. It's the Congress *belonging to* the country. The reference to Congress and a government solidifies this point. The "country" in this context is clearly the state. Therefore, it makes sense that *country%1:14:00::* is the appropriate sense.


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

[User]
Target lemma: 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:
**My Analysis of "Congress" in Context**

Okay, so the target word is "Congress" within the phrase "their country's Congress". Let's dissect this. We have four potential senses to consider, I've listed them here:

1.  U.S. Congress, specifically
2.  A meeting of representatives
3.  A national legislative assembly
4.  The act of sexual procreation (which we can immediately rule out in this context).

Given the context of confidence levels *across* multiple Latin American countries, it's clear this isn't referring to the *U.S.* Congress, eliminating sense 1. Also, it's not simply a *meeting* of representatives (sense 2), but a standing body. So, given that respondents are expressing confidence in "their *country's* Congress", the most fitting sense is a "national legislative assembly" (sense 3). We're talking about the governmental body that makes laws for a nation. I'll make a note that sense 3 has index 3.


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

[User]
Target lemma: 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}.

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

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

Okay, let's break this down. The target word is "government" in this sentence, and I need to pinpoint its specific meaning here. First, let's lay out the candidate senses from the dictionary:

1.  *The organization that is the governing authority of a political unit* (authorities, regime)
2.  *The act of governing; exercising authority* (governing, governance, government activity, administration)
3.  *(Government) the system or form by which a community or other political unit is governed*
4.  *The study of government of states and other political units* (politics, political science)

Given the context, "confidence in their country's Congress and 45% in their government," it's pretty clear we're dealing with institutions. "Congress" is a specific body. "Government," in this parallel structure, must also be a body or organization. It has to be an entity people can express confidence *in*, right?

Therefore, sense 1 looks like the best fit: *the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit*. This is referring to the executive/administration or the governing body of a political unit (the authorities/regime/organization).

Let's double-check. Sense 1 aligns with the synonyms "authorities" and "regime," and the example "the government reduced taxes" fits perfectly. This solidifies my conclusion. It's 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: 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 Semantic Context of "Year"**

Okay, so I'm presented with the word "year" in this sentence, and my task is to determine its correct sense. The target sentence is, "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)." My intuition immediately flags the term "last year" as the key.

I have a few potential senses to consider. I'm presented with four options: the standard calendar year, a period associated with a specific activity (like a school year), a planetary revolution, and a graduating class. In the context, "the same as last year" combined with the comparison to 2003 strongly implies a point-in-time comparison. We're tracking changes over time. Thus, the idea of a standard calendar year, or twelvemonth, the period of 365 or 366 days, is the most obvious and appropriate sense here. Sense index 1, "a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days", seems to be the clear winner, aligning with the temporal nature of the comparison. The other senses are simply not relevant in this specific context.


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

[User]
Target lemma: 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:
**Deconstructing the Ambiguity of "Cases"**

Okay, so the target word is "cases," and I need to figure out the right sense here. My initial thought is to run through the possible senses. There's the "occurrence of something" sense, the "special set of circumstances" sense, and the "actual state of things" sense. The context is "the same as last year in both <t>cases</t> but up sharply from 2003." That "in both cases" part is key. It seems to refer back to two instances, the confidence in Congress and the confidence in the government.

Hmm, so does "in both cases" mean "in both instances" or "in both circumstances"? That's the core question. WordNet shows "instance" and "example" as synonyms for sense 1, and "event" as a synonym for sense 2.

Now, let's consider the phrase "in which case." That *screams* sense 2, dealing with hypothetical or conditional circumstances. "In that event," "in case of," it's all about contingencies. But the phrase "in both cases" is referring to these specific, already mentioned items - confidence in Congress and confidence in government.

Let's look at SemCor. I need to recall how SemCor annotates "in both cases" and similar phrases. "In each case," "in most cases," those are good search terms for me to try to refresh my memory, this should help. Oh, right, SemCor generally tags "in each case" and "in most cases" as sense 1. Ah, there, I think I remember; and "in both cases" seems to follow that pattern.

"An occurrence of something" versus "a special set of circumstances." The latter is more about a potential situation, a condition, not a direct comparison. "In both instances" is how I'm leaning. The Congress and government confidence figures represent two *instances* of this metric being measured.

Therefore, since the text is comparing two specific instances, confidence in the Congress and in the government, sense 1 ("an occurrence of something; instance, example") is the clear winner here. Definitely not a conditional, hypothetical event.