[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: prove
Target surface form: prove
Context:
The stranger was hooked. His eyes burned feverishly. "Yes, yes ", he muttered impatiently. "Of course it looked like an accident. I always work it that way -- and always at a time when the customer has an alibi. Let me <t>prove</t> it, Phil. I think I can manage one more favor for you ".

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=prove%2:42:00:: | definition=be shown or be found to be | synonyms=turn out, turn up | examples=She proved to be right; The medicine turned out to save her life
2. sense_key=prove%2:31:00:: | definition=establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment | synonyms=demonstrate, establish, show, shew | examples=The experiment demonstrated the instability of the compound; The mathematician showed the validity of the conjecture
3. sense_key=prove%2:32:00:: | definition=provide evidence for | synonyms=testify, bear witness, evidence, show | examples=The blood test showed that he was the father; Her behavior testified to her incompetence
4. sense_key=prove%2:31:02:: | definition=prove formally; demonstrate by a mathematical, formal proof
5. sense_key=prove%2:41:03:: | definition=put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to | synonyms=test, try, try out, examine, essay | examples=This approach has been tried with good results; Test this recipe
6. sense_key=prove%2:38:01:: | definition=increase in volume | synonyms=rise | examples=the dough rose slowly in the warm room
7. sense_key=prove%2:38:00:: | definition=cause to puff up with a leaven | synonyms=raise, leaven | examples=unleavened bread
8. sense_key=prove%2:36:00:: | definition=take a trial impression of
9. sense_key=prove%2:31:01:: | definition=obtain probate of | examples=prove a will

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:
1.  **Analyze the Target:** The target lemma is "prove", surface form "prove". The context sentence is: "Let me prove it, Phil."

2.  **Analyze the Context:**
    *   Speaker: "The stranger" (likely a criminal or someone offering illicit services).
    *   Situation: He is explaining his method ("I always work it that way"). He claims something looks like an accident and the customer has an alibi.
    *   Action: He wants to "prove it".
    *   Meaning: He wants to demonstrate the truth of his claim or show how he does it to convince Phil. He is offering to substantiate his statement.

3.  **Evaluate Candidate Senses:**

    *   *Sense 1 (prove%2:42:00::):* "be shown or be found to be" (e.g., "She proved to be right"). This is usually intransitive or a linking verb structure ("prove to be"). Here, "prove it" is transitive with a direct object. *Incorrect.*

    *   *Sense 2 (prove%2:31:00::):* "establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment". Synonyms: demonstrate, establish, show. Examples: "The experiment demonstrated..."
        *   Context fit: The stranger wants to establish the validity of his claim ("I always work it that way"). He wants to demonstrate his capability or the truth of his statement.
        *   This fits well. "Let me demonstrate it" or "Let me show you" are synonymous in this context.

    *   *Sense 3 (prove%2:32:00::):* "provide evidence for". Synonyms: testify, bear witness.
        *   Context fit: This is close, but usually implies providing evidence *for* a fact (like a blood test). However, Sense 2 is more about the act of demonstrating or establishing validity through action/explanation, which fits "Let me prove it" in a persuasive context better than just "providing evidence" (which feels slightly more passive or legalistic). Sense 2 includes "explanation or experiment," which aligns with the stranger offering to show how he works.

    *   *Sense 4 (prove%2:31:02::):* "prove formally; demonstrate by a mathematical, formal proof".
        *   Context fit: This is a crime/thriller context, not mathematics. *Incorrect.*

    *   *Sense 5 (prove%2:41:03::):* "put to the test...". Synonyms: test, try.
        *   Context fit: "Let me test it"? No, he wants to show it's true. *Incorrect.*

    *   *Sense 6 (prove%2:38:01::):* "increase in volume" (dough rising). *Incorrect.*

    *   *Sense 7 (prove%2:38:00::):* "cause to puff up...". *Incorrect.*

    *   *Sense 8 (prove%2:36:00::):* "take a trial impression of". *Incorrect.*

    *   *Sense 9 (prove%2:31:01::):* "obtain probate of". *Incorrect.*

4.  **Refine between Sense 2 and Sense 3:**
    *   Sense 2 definition: "establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment". Synonyms: demonstrate, establish, show.
    *   Sense 3 definition: "provide evidence for". Synonyms: testify, bear witness.
    *   The phrase "Let me prove it" usually implies an active demonstration. The stranger is saying "Let me show you" or "Let me demonstrate" that my method works. While "providing evidence" (Sense 3) is technically part of the mechanism, the active intent to demonstrate or establish the claim's validity is captured by Sense 2. WordNet often distinguishes "prove" (establish validity) from "prove" (provide evidence). In narrative contexts like "Let me prove it," the speaker is offering to demonstrate the reality of the situation. Sense 2 covers "establish the validity... as by... explanation". The stranger is offering an explanation or demonstration of his methods.

    *   Let's check the synonyms for Sense 2: "demonstrate, establish, show". "Let me show it" works perfectly.
    *   Let's check the synonyms for Sense 3: "testify, bear witness". "Let me testify it" does not work grammatically or semantically here.

    *   Therefore, Sense 2 is the correct choice.

5.  **Format Output:** The user wants a JSON object with the sense index.
    Sense 2 corresponds to index 2 (based on the numbered list provided).

    Wait, let me double check the indexing.
    1. sense_key=prove%2:42:00:: ...
    2. sense_key=prove%2:31:00:: ... (Target)
    3. sense_key=prove%2:32:00:: ...

    The sense index is 2.


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: think
Target surface form: think
Context:
His eyes burned feverishly. "Yes, yes ", he muttered impatiently. "Of course it looked like an accident. I always work it that way -- and always at a time when the customer has an alibi. Let me prove it, Phil. I <t>think</t> I can manage one more favor for you ". He waited eagerly.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=think%2:31:01:: | definition=judge or regard; look upon; judge | synonyms=believe, consider, conceive | examples=I think he is very smart; I believe her to be very smart
2. sense_key=think%2:31:03:: | definition=expect, believe, or suppose | synonyms=opine, suppose, imagine, reckon, guess | examples=I imagine she earned a lot of money with her new novel; I thought to find her in a bad state
3. sense_key=think%2:31:00:: | definition=use or exercise the mind or one's power of reason in order to make inferences, decisions, or arrive at a solution or judgments | synonyms=cogitate, cerebrate | examples=I've been thinking all day and getting nowhere
4. sense_key=think%2:31:02:: | definition=recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection | synonyms=remember, retrieve, recall, call back, call up, recollect | examples=I can't remember saying any such thing; I can't think what her last name was
5. sense_key=think%2:36:00:: | definition=imagine or visualize | examples=Just think--you could be rich one day!; Think what a scene it must have been!
6. sense_key=think%2:31:09:: | definition=focus one's attention on a certain state | examples=Think big; think thin
7. sense_key=think%2:31:06:: | definition=have in mind as a purpose | synonyms=intend, mean | examples=I mean no harm; I only meant to help you
8. sense_key=think%2:31:12:: | definition=decide by pondering, reasoning, or reflecting | examples=Can you think what to do next?
9. sense_key=think%2:31:13:: | definition=ponder; reflect on, or reason about | examples=Think the matter through; Think how hard life in Russia must be these days
10. sense_key=think%2:31:15:: | definition=dispose the mind in a certain way | examples=Do you really think so?
11. sense_key=think%2:31:14:: | definition=have or formulate in the mind | examples=think good thoughts
12. sense_key=think%2:31:08:: | definition=be capable of conscious thought | examples=Man is the only creature that thinks
13. sense_key=think%2:30:00:: | definition=bring into a given condition by mental preoccupation | examples=She thought herself into a state of panic over the final exam

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

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

finish_reason: stop

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

role: assistant

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the Target:** The target lemma is "think" (verb). The surface form is "think". The sentence is: "I <t>think</t> I can manage one more favor for you".

2.  **Analyze the Context:**
    *   Speaker: A man who commits crimes/disposes of problems (evidenced by "accident", "alibi", "customer"). He is confident, eager to prove himself ("Let me prove it").
    *   Utterance: "I think I can manage one more favor for you".
    *   Meaning: The speaker is expressing an opinion, belief, or confidence regarding his ability to perform the favor. He is not asking the listener to visualize something (sense 5), nor is he recalling a memory (sense 4), nor is he simply "cogitating" in general (sense 3). He is stating his belief about a future possibility/capability.

3.  **Evaluate Candidate Senses:**

    *   *Sense 1: judge or regard; look upon; judge (synonyms: believe, consider, conceive). Examples: "I think he is very smart".*
        *   This fits the structure "I think [clause]". It expresses a judgment or belief about the truth of the proposition "I can manage one more favor".

    *   *Sense 2: expect, believe, or suppose (synonyms: opine, suppose, imagine, reckon, guess). Examples: "I imagine she earned a lot of money...", "I thought to find her...".*
        *   This also fits. It involves expecting or supposing something is true or possible. The phrase "I think I can manage" expresses an expectation of capability.

    *   *Sense 3: use or exercise the mind... (cogitate).*
        *   Incorrect. He isn't describing the process of thinking; he is stating a belief.

    *   *Sense 4: recall knowledge from memory.*
        *   Incorrect. No memory recall involved here.

    *   *Sense 5: imagine or visualize.*
        *   Incorrect. He is not asking the listener to imagine something.

    *   *Sense 6: focus one's attention on a certain state.*
        *   Incorrect.

    *   *Sense 7: have in mind as a purpose.*
        *   Close, but "I think I can manage" is more about capability/belief than specific intention (though there is intention underlying it). "I intend I can manage" doesn't work. "I mean I can manage" doesn't fit the syntax here.

    *   *Sense 8: decide by pondering...*
        *   Incorrect.

    *   *Sense 9: ponder; reflect on...*
        *   Incorrect.

    *   *Sense 10: dispose the mind in a certain way.*
        *   Incorrect.

    *   *Sense 11: have or formulate in the mind.*
        *   Incorrect.

    *   *Sense 12: be capable of conscious thought.*
        *   Incorrect.

    *   *Sense 13: bring into a given condition...*
        *   Incorrect.

4.  **Differentiate between Sense 1 and Sense 2:**
    *   *Sense 1 (believe/consider):* Often used with opinions or evaluations of character/facts. "I think he is smart." "I consider it a success."
    *   *Sense 2 (expect/suppose/reckon):* Often used with future possibilities or tentative beliefs. "I think I can..." usually falls into the category of believing/supposing that something is possible or true.
    *   Let's look at the examples for Sense 2: "I thought to find her in a bad state" (expectation). "I imagine she earned a lot" (supposition).
    *   Let's look at the examples for Sense 1: "I think he is very smart" (judgment/evaluation).
    *   In the sentence "I think I can manage one more favor", the speaker is expressing a belief or supposition about their capability. It's a statement of fact/belief.
    *   Usually, "think" in the construction "I think [clause]" where the clause is a statement of fact or capability falls under Sense 1 (believe/consider) or Sense 2 (suppose/imagine).
    *   In WordNet 3.0/3.1 hierarchies, Sense 1 (judge or regard) often implies a considered opinion or judgment. Sense 2 (expect, believe, or suppose) is often the "light" verb usage equivalent to "believe" or "suppose".
    *   "I think I can manage" expresses a belief. Is it a judgment? "I judge I can manage" is awkward. "I believe I can manage" is perfect. "I suppose I can manage" is possible, but the speaker is confident ("I always work it that way", "Let me prove it"), so "suppose" (which can imply tentativeness) might be slightly weaker than "believe".
    *   Sense 1 synonyms: believe, consider, conceive.
    *   Sense 2 synonyms: opine, suppose, imagine, reckon, guess.
    *   The speaker is confident. He "knows" he can do it, but uses "think" to express his belief in his capability. "Believe" (Sense 1 synonym) fits the confidence better than "guess" or "suppose" (Sense 2 synonyms).
    *   However, let's check the exact definition nuances.
    *   Sense 1: "judge or regard; look upon; judge". The examples are evaluative: "think he is very smart". "I can manage" isn't an evaluation like "smart".
    *   Sense 2: "expect, believe, or suppose". The definition explicitly includes "believe".
    *   Let's check the usage in WordNet for "think%2:31:01::" (Sense 1) vs "think%2:31:03::" (Sense 2).
    *   Sense 1 (think%2:31:01) is often associated with considering X to be Y (I think him a fool).
    *   Sense 2 (think%2:31:03) covers the usage "I think that X". (e.g., "I think it will rain").
    *   Let's look at the examples again.
    *   Sense 1 Example: "I think he is very smart." -> Clause complement.
    *   Sense 2 Example: "I imagine she earned a lot..." -> Clause complement.
    *   This is tricky because they overlap significantly in "I think that..." structures.
    *   However, "I think I can manage" aligns well with "expect" or "believe" regarding a future state/capability.
    *   Sense 1 definitions often emphasize the *opinion/judgment* aspect (regard, look upon).
    *   Sense 2 definitions emphasize the *expectation/belief* aspect.
    *   "I think I can manage" is a belief/expectation about a capability. It is less of a judgment/evaluation of the "managing" itself and more of a stance on the truth of the proposition.
    *   Let's check the mappings usually found in WSD tasks.
        *   Sense 1 (judge/regard): "I think of him as a hero".
        *   Sense 2 (expect/believe/suppose): "I think it's going to rain", "I think so".
    *   The sentence "I think I can manage..." expresses a belief/supposition about what is possible. It is not an evaluation of "managing a favor" as a quality.
    *   Therefore, Sense 2 seems the better fit for the cognitive state of holding a proposition to be true or likely. "I believe I can manage."
    *   Let's re-read Sense 1. "judge or regard; look upon". Usually transitive with object complement ("think him smart") or "think of X as Y".
    *   Let's re-read Sense 2. "expect, believe, or suppose". Often takes a `that` clause (implied here). "I think (that) I can manage".
    *   This strongly points to Sense 2.

    Let's double check Sense 7 (intend).
    "I think I can manage" -> Could it mean "I intend to manage"?
    No. "I think" modifies the certainty of the capability. It does not express the intent itself. "I intend to manage" implies volition. "I think I can" implies assessment of ability. The intent is already established by the context of the conversation. "Think" here assesses the feasibility.

    Let's double check Sense 8 (decide by pondering).
    "Can you think what to do next?" No.

    Let's compare Sense 1 and Sense 2 again.
    Many WSD systems and lexicographers distinguish between "think" meaning "hold an opinion" (Sense 1/2 overlap) and "think" meaning "regard as".
    "I think he is very smart" (Sense 1 example). This is an opinion.
    "I imagine she earned a lot" (Sense 2 example). This is a supposition.
    The context "I think I can manage" is a supposition/belief about a future event.
    The speaker is confident, so it's a strong belief.
    Sense 2 includes "believe". Sense 1 includes "believe".
    However, the examples for Sense 1 are evaluative ("very smart"). The examples for Sense 2 are about states of affairs ("earned a lot", "find her").
    "Managing a favor" is a state of affairs/action, not a quality being judged.
    Therefore, Sense 2 is the correct choice.

    Let's verify the index.
    1. think%2:31:01:: (judge/regard)
    2. think%2:31:03:: (expect/believe/suppose)
    ...

    The sentence is: "I think I can manage..."
    Definition 2: "expect, believe, or suppose".
    Synonyms: opine, suppose, imagine, reckon, guess.
    This fits perfectly. The speaker supposes/believes he can do it.

    Final check:
    Sense 1: "I think he is very smart". (Subjective evaluation of a quality).
    Sense 2: "I think she earned a lot". (Supposition about a fact/event).
    "I think I can manage". (Supposition about a capability/event).
    Matches Sense 2.

format: unknown

native_finish_reason: stop

provider: Baidu

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: favor
Target surface form: favor
Context:
His eyes burned feverishly. "Yes, yes ", he muttered impatiently. "Of course it looked like an accident. I always work it that way -- and always at a time when the customer has an alibi. Let me prove it, Phil. I think I can manage one more <t>favor</t> for you ". He waited eagerly.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=favor%1:04:00:: | definition=an act of gracious kindness | synonyms=favour
2. sense_key=favor%1:07:00:: | definition=an advantage to the benefit of someone or something | synonyms=favour | examples=the outcome was in his favor
3. sense_key=favor%1:09:00:: | definition=an inclination to approve | synonyms=favour | examples=that style is in favor this season
4. sense_key=favor%1:12:00:: | definition=a feeling of favorable regard | synonyms=favour
5. sense_key=favor%1:06:00:: | definition=souvenir consisting of a small gift given to a guest at a party | synonyms=party favor, party favour, favour

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:
1.  **Analyze the target word and context:**
    *   Target lemma: favor
    *   Target surface form: favor
    *   Context: "His eyes burned feverishly. 'Yes, yes ', he muttered impatiently. 'Of course it looked like an accident. I always work it that way -- and always at a time when the customer has an alibi. Let me prove it, Phil. I think I can manage one more <t>favor</t> for you '. He waited eagerly."
    *   Key phrase: "manage one more favor for you".

2.  **Analyze the meaning in context:**
    *   The speaker is offering to do something for Phil.
    *   The context implies a transaction or a service (involving an "accident", an "alibi"). The speaker says he "works it that way" and mentions a "customer".
    *   The phrase "manage one more favor" implies performing an action or service for the other person's benefit or request.
    *   It refers to an act of assistance or a specific deed done to help someone out.

3.  **Evaluate the candidate senses:**

    *   **Sense 1:** `favor%1:04:00::` | definition=an act of gracious kindness | synonyms=favour.
        *   This fits the general idea of doing something for someone. A "favor" usually means an act of kindness or assistance. The context involves a somewhat shady character ("accident", "alibi"), so "gracious kindness" might seem slightly tonally off (it's not exactly a benevolent act in the traditional sense, it's a criminal service), but in terms of semantic structure, "doing a favor" is the prototypical instantiation of "an act of gracious kindness" or "assistance". The phrase "do/manage a favor" maps directly here. Even if the act is criminal, the *speech act* of offering a favor corresponds to this sense of "doing something for someone."

    *   **Sense 2:** `favor%1:07:00::` | definition=an advantage to the benefit of someone or something | synonyms=favour | examples=the outcome was in his favor.
        *   This usually refers to a state of advantage (e.g., "in his favor", "odds are in my favor"). The context is about performing an action ("manage one more..."), not a state of advantage or a score. This is incorrect.

    *   **Sense 3:** `favor%1:09:00::` | definition=an inclination to approve | synonyms=favour | examples=that style is in favor this season.
        *   This refers to popularity or approval (e.g., "curry favor", "in favor"). The context is about performing a specific service. This is incorrect.

    *   **Sense 4:** `favor%1:12:00::` | definition=a feeling of favorable regard | synonyms=favour.
        *   This refers to liking someone or having a preference for them (e.g., "to look with favor on"). Again, this is a feeling, not an action of "managing" something. This is incorrect.

    *   **Sense 5:** `favor%1:06:00::` | definition=souvenir consisting of a small gift given to a guest at a party | synonyms=party favor, party favour, favour.
        *   This refers to a physical object given at a party. The context is clearly not a party souvenir. This is incorrect.

4.  **Refine Sense 1:**
    *   Is it the best fit? Yes. Despite the criminal context, the word "favor" in the phrase "do/manage a favor" corresponds to the noun denoting an act of assistance or kindness. WordNet's definition "an act of gracious kindness" is the standard definition for this usage, even if the specific act here is nefarious. The other senses are abstract states (advantage, approval, regard) or a specific physical object (souvenir). Only Sense 1 refers to an *act* or *deed* performed for another, which matches the verb "manage" and the prepositional phrase "for you".

5.  **Final Conclusion:**
    *   The speaker is talking about performing an action/service.
    *   Sense 1 is the noun denoting an act of assistance/doing something for someone.
    *   Therefore, Sense 1 is the correct choice.

6.  **Format Output:**
    *   JSON object: `{"sense_index": 1}`.

provider: StreamLake


[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: wait
Target surface form: waited
Context:
"Yes, yes ", he muttered impatiently. "Of course it looked like an accident. I always work it that way -- and always at a time when the customer has an alibi. Let me prove it, Phil. I think I can manage one more favor for you ". He <t>waited</t> eagerly. Haney swished the liquor in the bottom of his glass.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=wait%2:42:00:: | definition=stay in one place and anticipate or expect something | examples=I had to wait on line for an hour to get the tickets
2. sense_key=wait%2:42:01:: | definition=wait before acting | synonyms=hold off, hold back | examples=the scientists held off announcing their results until they repeated the experiment
3. sense_key=wait%2:31:00:: | definition=look forward to the probable occurrence of | synonyms=expect, look, await | examples=We were expecting a visit from our relatives; She is looking to a promotion
4. sense_key=wait%2:41:00:: | definition=serve as a waiter or waitress in a restaurant | synonyms=waitress | examples=I'm waiting on tables at Maxim's

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

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

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

reasoning_content:
The target word is "waited" in the context: "Yes, yes ", he muttered impatiently. "Of course it looked like an accident. I always work it that way -- and always at a time when the customer has an alibi. Let me prove it, Phil. I think I can manage one more favor for you ". He waited eagerly. Haney swished the liquor in the bottom of his glass."

Let's evaluate the candidate senses:
1. wait%2:42:00:: | definition=stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
2. wait%2:42:01:: | definition=wait before acting | synonyms=hold off, hold back
3. wait%2:31:00:: | definition=look forward to the probable occurrence of | synonyms=expect, look, await
4. wait%2:41:00:: | definition=serve as a waiter or waitress in a restaurant | synonyms=waitress

In the context, "He waited eagerly. Haney swished the liquor in the bottom of his glass."
He is staying in one place and anticipating what Haney will say or do (waiting for Haney's response/favor). This aligns with sense 1: "stay in one place and anticipate or expect something".
Sense 2 is about delaying action ("hold off, hold back"), which doesn't fit "waited eagerly".
Sense 3 is "look forward to the probable occurrence of" (expect, await). While "waited eagerly" has an element of expectation, the core physical action of staying in one place and waiting for someone to do something is better captured by sense 1. Furthermore, "I had to wait on line" in sense 1 matches the spatial/physical staying in place aspect of waiting for a person to respond/act.
Wait, let's look at sense 1 vs 3.
Sense 1: "stay in one place and anticipate or expect something". Example: "I had to wait on line for an hour to get the tickets."
Sense 3: "look forward to the probable occurrence of". Synonyms: expect, look, await. Example: "We were expecting a visit from our relatives".
In the text, he is physically waiting for Haney to speak/act. "He waited eagerly" means he stayed there anticipating something. Sense 1 is the standard, most common sense of "wait" meaning to remain in a place until something happens. Sense 3 is more about mental expectation (expect, anticipate).

Therefore, sense 1 is the best fit.

Index 1 corresponds to wait%2:42:00::.

provider: SiliconFlow


[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: liquor
Target surface form: liquor
Context:
"Of course it looked like an accident. I always work it that way -- and always at a time when the customer has an alibi. Let me prove it, Phil. I think I can manage one more favor for you ". He waited eagerly. Haney swished the <t>liquor</t> in the bottom of his glass.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=liquor%1:13:00:: | definition=an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented | synonyms=spirits, booze, hard drink, hard liquor, John Barleycorn, strong drink
2. sense_key=liquor%1:27:00:: | definition=a liquid substance that is a solution (or emulsion or suspension) used or obtained in an industrial process | examples=waste liquors
3. sense_key=liquor%1:13:01:: | definition=the liquid in which vegetables or meat have be cooked | synonyms=pot liquor, pot likker

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:
1.  **Analyze the target:** The target word is "liquor" (noun).
2.  **Analyze the context:**
    *   "Haney swished the liquor in the bottom of his glass."
    *   Keywords: "swished", "glass", "bottom".
    *   The action involves drinking or holding a drink in a glass.
    *   The tone involves a conversation, potentially a shady deal ("alibi", "accident"), which often involves alcohol in fiction.
3.  **Analyze the candidate senses:**
    *   Sense 1: "an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented" (synonyms: spirits, booze, hard drink, hard liquor, John Barleycorn, strong drink).
    *   Sense 2: "a liquid substance that is a solution (or emulsion or suspension) used or obtained in an industrial process" (examples: waste liquors).
    *   Sense 3: "the liquid in which vegetables or meat have be cooked" (synonyms: pot liquor, pot likker).
4.  **Evaluate senses against context:**
    *   Sense 2 (Industrial liquid): "Swishing waste liquors in a glass" makes no sense in this context of a conversation between two people named Haney and Phil.
    *   Sense 3 (Cooking liquid): While one *could* drink pot liquor, it is rarely "swished" in a glass in a context involving "alibis" and "favors" in a noir-like setting. It's usually consumed as part of a meal or served differently. The context strongly implies a social drinking scenario.
    *   Sense 1 (Alcoholic beverage): This fits perfectly. "Swishing liquor in the bottom of his glass" is a classic description of someone finishing a drink or savoring a spirit while talking. The context of "alibi" and "favor" suggests a setting (bar, office, home) where alcohol is consumed.
5.  **Conclusion:** Sense 1 is the correct fit.
6.  **Format the output:** The user wants a JSON object `{"sense_index": X}` where X corresponds to the numbered list. Sense 1 corresponds to 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: bottom
Target surface form: bottom
Context:
"Of course it looked like an accident. I always work it that way -- and always at a time when the customer has an alibi. Let me prove it, Phil. I think I can manage one more favor for you ". He waited eagerly. Haney swished the liquor in the <t>bottom</t> of his glass.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=bottom%1:15:00:: | definition=the lower side of anything | synonyms=underside, undersurface
2. sense_key=bottom%1:15:01:: | definition=the lowest part of anything | examples=they started at the bottom of the hill
3. sense_key=bottom%1:08:00:: | definition=the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on | synonyms=buttocks, nates, arse, butt, backside, bum | examples=he deserves a good kick in the butt; are you going to sit on your fanny and do nothing?
4. sense_key=bottom%1:28:00:: | definition=the second half of an inning; while the home team is at bat | synonyms=bottom of the inning
5. sense_key=bottom%1:17:00:: | definition=a depression forming the ground under a body of water | synonyms=bed | examples=he searched for treasure on the ocean bed
6. sense_key=bottom%1:17:01:: | definition=low-lying alluvial land near a river | synonyms=bottomland
7. sense_key=bottom%1:06:00:: | definition=a cargo ship | synonyms=freighter, merchantman, merchant ship | examples=they did much of their overseas trade in foreign bottoms

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:
1.  **Analyze the context:** The sentence is "Haney swished the liquor in the <t>bottom</t> of his glass."
    *   The action is "swished the liquor".
    *   The location is "in the bottom of his glass".
    *   The object is a glass containing liquor.
    *   "Bottom" refers to the interior base of the container (the glass) where the liquid rests.

2.  **Analyze the candidate senses:**

    *   **Sense 1:** `bottom%1:15:00::` | Definition: "the lower side of anything" | Synonyms: underside, undersurface.
        *   *Analysis:* This refers to the outside surface facing downwards (like the bottom of a box or a shoe). In the context of a glass, you might touch the bottom of the glass on the outside, but the liquor is *inside*. You don't swish liquor on the "underside" of the glass. This is likely incorrect.

    *   **Sense 2:** `bottom%1:15:01::` | Definition: "the lowest part of anything" | Examples: "they started at the bottom of the hill".
        *   *Analysis:* This refers to the lowest point or interior base of an object or place. When liquid is in a glass, it settles at the lowest part. Swishing liquor in the "bottom of his glass" means moving the liquid around the interior base or lower region of the glass. This fits the physical geometry of a container holding liquid. The "bottom of the hill" example implies a location (lowest point), which aligns with the liquor being in the lowest part of the container.

    *   **Sense 3:** `bottom%1:08:00::` | Definition: "the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on".
        *   *Analysis:* The context is a glass and liquor. This is a body part. Incorrect.

    *   **Sense 4:** `bottom%1:28:00::` | Definition: "the second half of an inning".
        *   *Analysis:* This is baseball terminology. Incorrect.

    *   **Sense 5:** `bottom%1:17:00::` | Definition: "a depression forming the ground under a body of water" | Synonyms: bed.
        *   *Analysis:* This usually refers to natural bodies of water (ocean bed, river bed). While a glass has liquid, it's a container, not a body of water. However, WordNet definitions can sometimes be broad. Let's compare Sense 2 and Sense 5. Sense 5 is specific to "ground under a body of water". Sense 2 is generic "lowest part of anything". A glass is an "anything", and its bottom is the lowest part. Sense 5 is semantically marked for natural geography (ocean/river). Sense 2 is the generic structural bottom. Therefore, Sense 2 is better for a glass.

    *   **Sense 6:** `bottom%1:17:01::` | Definition: "low-lying alluvial land near a river".
        *   *Analysis:* Geography term. Incorrect.

    *   **Sense 7:** `bottom%1:06:00::` | Definition: "a cargo ship".
        *   *Analysis:* Nautical term. Incorrect.

3.  **Differentiating Sense 1 and Sense 2:**
    *   Sense 1 (underside) is the external lower surface.
    *   Sense 2 (lowest part) is the internal lowest point or region.
    *   The text says "swished the liquor *in* the bottom of his glass".
    *   Liquor is inside the glass. Therefore, we are talking about the interior lowest part.
    *   Sense 2 captures the "lowest part" concept applicable to containers (the bottom of a glass, the bottom of a well, the bottom of a hill).
    *   Sense 1 captures the "underside" concept (the bottom of a table, the bottom of a shoe).
    *   Therefore, Sense 2 is the correct choice.

4.  **Final Conclusion:** Sense 2 is the intended meaning. It denotes the lowest internal part of the glass where the liquid sits.

5.  **Output formatting:** JSON object `{"sense_index": 2}`.

provider: Parasail


[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: glass
Target surface form: glass
Context:
"Of course it looked like an accident. I always work it that way -- and always at a time when the customer has an alibi. Let me prove it, Phil. I think I can manage one more favor for you ". He waited eagerly. Haney swished the liquor in the bottom of his <t>glass</t>.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=glass%1:27:00:: | definition=a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
2. sense_key=glass%1:06:00:: | definition=a container for holding liquids while drinking | synonyms=drinking glass
3. sense_key=glass%1:23:00:: | definition=the quantity a glass will hold | synonyms=glassful
4. sense_key=glass%1:06:03:: | definition=a small refracting telescope | synonyms=field glass, spyglass
5. sense_key=glass%1:06:01:: | definition=an amphetamine derivative (trade name Methedrine) used in the form of a crystalline hydrochloride; used as a stimulant to the nervous system and as an appetite suppressant | synonyms=methamphetamine, methamphetamine hydrochloride, Methedrine, meth, deoxyephedrine, chalk
6. sense_key=glass%1:06:02:: | definition=a mirror; usually a ladies' dressing mirror | synonyms=looking glass
7. sense_key=glass%1:06:04:: | definition=glassware collectively | examples=She collected old glass

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:
1.  **Analyze the target word and context**:
    *   Target lemma: `glass`
    *   Target surface form: `glass`
    *   Context snippet: "Haney swished the liquor in the bottom of his <t>glass</t>."
    *   Key phrase: "swished the liquor in the bottom of his..." -> This implies a physical object capable of holding liquid.

2.  **Analyze the candidate senses**:
    *   Sense 1: "a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure" (Material). *Reasoning*: The context refers to a container holding liquor, not the material itself (e.g., "the table is made of glass").
    *   Sense 2: "a container for holding liquids while drinking" (Synonyms: drinking glass). *Reasoning*: "Swished the liquor in the bottom of his glass" strongly implies a drinking vessel. This fits the context perfectly.
    *   Sense 3: "the quantity a glass will hold" (Synonyms: glassful). *Reasoning*: The sentence says "in the bottom of his glass". While one could argue quantity ("he drank a whole glass"), the preposition "in" combined with "bottom of his" refers to the physical location/container, not the unit of measurement. It refers to the object itself, not the amount.
    *   Sense 4: "a small refracting telescope". *Reasoning*: Irrelevant to drinking liquor.
    *   Sense 5: "an amphetamine derivative...". *Reasoning*: Irrelevant context.
    *   Sense 6: "a mirror". *Reasoning*: Irrelevant context.
    *   Sense 7: "glassware collectively". *Reasoning*: This refers to a collection or a category of objects (mass noun), usually. The text uses "his glass" (singular count noun), referring to a specific item he is holding.

3.  **Select the best sense**:
    *   Sense 2 describes a container for holding liquids while drinking. The context describes a man holding liquor in a glass. This is the exact match.

4.  **Format the output**:
    *   The instruction asks to return a JSON object with the key "sense_index".
    *   The instruction explicitly says "Do not answer with a WordNet sense key."
    *   The instruction says "Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}."

    Since I chose Sense 2, the output should be {"sense_index": 2}.


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

[User]
Target lemma: rout
Target surface form: rout
Context:
Tuesday's <t>rout</t> of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district that hasn't backed a Democratic presidential candidate since Adlai Stevenson is another reminder that, at least at the federal level, political "ticket splitting "has been on the rise over the past half century. In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=rout%1:14:00:: | definition=a disorderly crowd of people | synonyms=mob, rabble
2. sense_key=rout%1:11:00:: | definition=an overwhelming defeat

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:
1.  **Analyze the target word and context:**
    *   Target lemma: `rout`
    *   Target surface form: `rout`
    *   Context: "Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district..."
    *   Key phrase: "rout of a GOP congressional hopeful".
    *   Contextual clues: This is a political news context. It discusses an election result ("congressional hopeful," "district," "Democratic presidential candidate," "White House," "House of Representatives"). The phrase "rout of a GOP congressional hopeful" implies an event happening to a candidate in an election.

2.  **Analyze the candidate senses:**
    *   Sense 1: `a disorderly crowd of people`. Synonyms: mob, rabble.
    *   Sense 2: `an overwhelming defeat`.

3.  **Map context to senses:**
    *   Does the context describe a disorderly crowd? No, it describes an election outcome. One does not have a "disorderly crowd" *of* a congressional hopeful. One *is* a disorderly crowd.
    *   Does the context describe an overwhelming defeat? Yes. A "rout of a GOP congressional hopeful" means the hopeful was defeated overwhelmingly. The sentence goes on to discuss "ticket splitting" and voting patterns, reinforcing the election result interpretation.

4.  **Select the best sense:**
    *   Sense 1 (crowd) is semantically incompatible with the prepositional phrase structure "rout of [a person/candidate]" in this political context.
    *   Sense 2 (defeat) fits perfectly. "Rout" here is a noun meaning a catastrophic loss in an election.

5.  **Format the output:**
    *   The instruction asks for a JSON object with the specific format `{"sense_index": X}`.
    *   The chosen sense is the second one in the list.
    *   Index value: 2.

provider: Phala


[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: back
Target surface form: backed
Context:
Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district that hasn't <t>backed</t> a Democratic presidential candidate since Adlai Stevenson is another reminder that, at least at the federal level, political "ticket splitting "has been on the rise over the past half century. In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=back%2:41:00:: | definition=be behind; approve of | synonyms=endorse, indorse, plump for, plunk for, support | examples=He plumped for the Labor Party; I backed Kennedy in 1960
2. sense_key=back%2:38:00:: | definition=travel backward | examples=back into the driveway; The car backed up and hit the tree
3. sense_key=back%2:41:01:: | definition=give support or one's approval to | synonyms=second, endorse, indorse | examples=I'll second that motion; I can't back this plan
4. sense_key=back%2:38:01:: | definition=cause to travel backward | examples=back the car into the parking spot
5. sense_key=back%2:40:00:: | definition=support financial backing for | examples=back this enterprise
6. sense_key=back%2:42:00:: | definition=be in back of | examples=My garage backs their yard
7. sense_key=back%2:33:00:: | definition=place a bet on | synonyms=bet on, gage, stake, game, punt | examples=Which horse are you backing?; I'm betting on the new horse
8. sense_key=back%2:30:03:: | definition=shift to a counterclockwise direction | examples=the wind backed
9. sense_key=back%2:30:00:: | definition=establish as valid or genuine | synonyms=back up | examples=Can you back up your claims?
10. sense_key=back%2:30:01:: | definition=strengthen by providing with a back or backing

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:
1.  **Analyze the context:**
    *   Sentence: "Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district that hasn't <t>backed</t> a Democratic presidential candidate since Adlai Stevenson..."
    *   Subject: "a Mississippi district" (a geographic/political entity).
    *   Object: "a Democratic presidential candidate" (a politician).
    *   Meaning: The district hasn't supported or voted for a Democratic candidate. It's about political support/electoral choice.

2.  **Analyze the candidate senses:**
    *   *Sense 1 (back%2:41:00::):* "be behind; approve of". Synonyms: endorse, indorse, plump for, plunk for, support. Examples: "He plumped for the Labor Party", "I backed Kennedy in 1960".
        *   *Evaluation:* This fits perfectly. The context involves a district voting for/supporting a candidate. The example "I backed Kennedy in 1960" is semantically identical to the context of backing a presidential candidate.
    *   *Sense 2 (back%2:38:00::):* "travel backward".
        *   *Evaluation:* Incorrect. No physical movement involved.
    *   *Sense 3 (back%2:41:01::):* "give support or one's approval to". Synonyms: second, endorse, indorse. Examples: "I'll second that motion", "I can't back this plan".
        *   *Evaluation:* This is very close to sense 1. However, sense 1 specifically mentions "approve of" and has the example "I backed Kennedy in 1960", which is political backing. Sense 3 seems slightly more focused on procedural support (like "seconding a motion") or plans, though "endorse" is there. Let's compare 1 and 3. Sense 1 includes "support" as a synonym. Sense 3 has "second". The context is voting/election. The example in Sense 1 is explicitly political ("Kennedy"). Sense 1 seems the stronger fit for electoral support.
    *   *Sense 4 (back%2:38:01::):* "cause to travel backward".
        *   *Evaluation:* Incorrect.
    *   *Sense 5 (back%2:40:00::):* "support financial backing for".
        *   *Evaluation:* Incorrect. The district isn't giving money; it's voting.
    *   *Sense 6 (back%2:42:00::):* "be in back of".
        *   *Evaluation:* Incorrect. Physical location.
    *   *Sense 7 (back%2:33:00::):* "place a bet on".
        *   *Evaluation:* Incorrect. While politics is sometimes metaphorically gambling, the text is about the act of voting/selecting a representative, not gambling.
    *   *Sense 8 (back%2:30:03::):* "shift to a counterclockwise direction".
        *   *Evaluation:* Incorrect. Meteorological context.
    *   *Sense 9 (back%2:30:00::):* "establish as valid or genuine".
        *   *Evaluation:* Incorrect.
    *   *Sense 10 (back%2:30:01::):* "strengthen by providing with a back or backing".
        *   *Evaluation:* Incorrect.

3.  **Compare Sense 1 and Sense 3:**
    *   Sense 1 definition: "be behind; approve of". Synonyms: "support". Example: "I backed Kennedy in 1960".
    *   Sense 3 definition: "give support or one's approval to". Synonyms: "second, endorse". Example: "I'll second that motion".
    *   Context: "...district that hasn't backed a Democratic presidential candidate..."
    *   The context is about a constituency voting for or supporting a candidate. The example provided in Sense 1 ("I backed Kennedy in 1960") is the exact semantic domain (backing a specific political candidate). Sense 3 seems to lean towards supporting a motion or a plan. Therefore, Sense 1 is the best fit.

4.  **Final Selection:** Sense 1.

provider: Novita


[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: democratic
Target surface form: Democratic
Context:
Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district that hasn't backed a <t>Democratic</t> presidential candidate since Adlai Stevenson is another reminder that, at least at the federal level, political "ticket splitting "has been on the rise over the past half century. In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=democratic%3:00:00:: | definition=characterized by or advocating or based upon the principles of democracy or social equality; ; ; - George du Maurier | examples=democratic government; a democratic country
2. sense_key=democratic%3:01:00:: | definition=belong to or relating to the Democratic Party | examples=Democratic senator
3. sense_key=democratic%5:00:00:common:01 | definition=representing or appealing to or adapted for the benefit of the people at large | synonyms=popular | examples=democratic art forms; a democratic or popular movement

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: sense_index": 2}

content: sense_index": 2}

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the Target Word**: The target word is "Democratic" (capitalized adjective). The context is a news article about politics, specifically congressional elections in Mississippi.

2.  **Analyze the Context**: The sentence mentions: "...a Mississippi district that hasn't backed a Democratic presidential candidate since Adlai Stevenson..."
    *   The phrase "Democratic presidential candidate" refers to a candidate belonging to a specific political party.
    *   The context contrasts "GOP congressional hopeful" (GOP = Republican party) with "Democratic presidential candidate".
    *   The mention of "Adlai Stevenson" is a strong clue. Adlai Stevenson was a famous Democratic Party presidential nominee.
    *   The text discusses "ticket splitting" between parties (GOP vs Democratic).

3.  **Evaluate Candidate Senses**:
    *   **Sense 1**: "characterized by or advocating or based upon the principles of democracy or social equality".
        *   *Context fit*: While the US system is democratic in principle, the specific usage here "Democratic presidential candidate" refers to a specific entity (the party), not the general concept of democracy. Adlai Stevenson was a nominee of the *Democratic Party*, not just a candidate who liked democracy (though he presumably did).
        *   *Capitalization*: The text capitalizes "Democratic". In English, when referring to the political party, it is capitalized. When referring to the system of government, it is often lowercase (though sometimes capitalized at the start of a sentence). However, WordNet sense distinctions usually focus on meaning.
        *   *Fit*: Weak. This sense describes the nature of a system or person (egalitarian), not party affiliation.

    *   **Sense 2**: "belong to or relating to the Democratic Party".
        *   *Examples*: "Democratic senator".
        *   *Context fit*: The text talks about a "Democratic presidential candidate". This aligns perfectly with "Democratic senator" or "Democratic candidate". It refers to affiliation with the US Democratic Party.
        *   *Clues*: "GOP" (Republican Party) acts as the opposing counterpart. "Adlai Stevenson" was the Democratic Party nominee.
        *   *Fit*: Perfect.

    *   **Sense 3**: "representing or appealing to or adapted for the benefit of the people at large".
        *   *Synonyms*: popular.
        *   *Examples*: "democratic art forms".
        *   *Context fit*: This sense means "populist" or "for the common man". While politicians might try to be democratic in this sense, the specific phrase "Democratic presidential candidate" refers to the party label. If it meant this sense, it would likely be "a democratic candidate" (lowercase, meaning populist), but even then, the collocation with "presidential candidate" and the contrast with "GOP" makes the party affiliation interpretation the only viable one.

4.  **Conclusion**: The target refers to the political party. Therefore, Sense 2 is the correct choice.

5.  **Format Output**: Return JSON object `{"sense_index": 2}`.

provider: Amazon Bedrock


[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: democratic
Target surface form: Democratic
Context:
Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district that hasn't backed a <t>Democratic</t> presidential candidate since Adlai Stevenson is another reminder that, at least at the federal level, political "ticket splitting "has been on the rise over the past half century. In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=democratic%3:00:00:: | definition=characterized by or advocating or based upon the principles of democracy or social equality; ; ; - George du Maurier | examples=democratic government; a democratic country
2. sense_key=democratic%3:01:00:: | definition=belong to or relating to the Democratic Party | examples=Democratic senator
3. sense_key=democratic%5:00:00:common:01 | definition=representing or appealing to or adapted for the benefit of the people at large | synonyms=popular | examples=democratic art forms; a democratic or popular movement

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}.

[Assistant] sense_index": 2}

[User] Your previous answer was invalid. Choose one candidate index between 1 and 3. Return only valid JSON exactly like {"sense_index": 1}.

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the Request:**
    *   Target lemma: "democratic"
    *   Target surface form: "Democratic" (Capitalized).
    *   Context: A sentence about a GOP candidate losing to a Democrat in Mississippi, mentioning a "Democratic presidential candidate".
    *   Candidate Senses:
        1.  General sense (democracy/social equality).
        2.  Political party sense (Democratic Party).
        3.  Popular/mass appeal sense.
    *   Constraint: Return *only* a JSON object `{"sense_index": X}`.

2.  **Analyze the Context:**
    *   The sentence mentions: "Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful...", "...backed a Democratic presidential candidate since Adlai Stevenson...", "...political 'ticket splitting'...", "...congressional districts choose a different party's candidate...".
    *   Key phrases: "GOP congressional hopeful", "presidential candidate", "Adlai Stevenson", "party's candidate".
    *   The capitalization of "Democratic" in the source text (and the target surface form provided) is a strong clue pointing towards a proper noun or specific entity name.
    *   "GOP" stands for Grand Old Party (Republicans). The text contrasts the GOP with the "Democratic" candidate.
    *   Adlai Stevenson was a famous nominee of the Democratic Party.
    *   The context is explicitly about political parties and elections in the US.

3.  **Evaluate Candidate Senses:**
    *   Sense 1: "characterized by or advocating or based upon the principles of democracy..." -> This is the adjective describing a type of government or system (e.g., "democratic process", "democratic society"). While the US is a democratic country, the specific phrase "Democratic presidential candidate" refers to the party affiliation, not the philosophical nature of the candidate (who could be a democrat in philosophy but a member of a different party, though unlikely here). The capitalization "Democratic" vs "democratic" distinguishes the party from the philosophy in standard English.
    *   Sense 2: "belong to or relating to the Democratic Party" -> Examples: "Democratic senator". This fits perfectly. The text refers to a candidate belonging to the Democratic Party, contrasted with the GOP. Adlai Stevenson was a Democrat. The capitalization matches.
    *   Sense 3: "representing or appealing to or adapted for the benefit of the people at large" -> Synonyms: "popular". Examples: "democratic art forms". This is not about political parties. This does not fit the context of "Democratic presidential candidate".

4.  **Select the Best Sense:**
    *   Sense 2 is the clear winner. It refers to the US political party.

5.  **Format the Output:**
    *   The user demands strict JSON format: `{"sense_index": 2}`.

6.  **Final Check:**
    *   Target: "Democratic" (capitalized).
    *   Context: Political party affiliation (Democratic Party).
    *   Sense 2 definition: "belong to or relating to the Democratic Party".
    *   Sense 2 example: "Democratic senator".
    *   Match: Perfect.

7.  **Construct Response:** `{"sense_index": 2}`


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

[User]
Target lemma: presidential
Target surface form: presidential
Context:
Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district that hasn't backed a Democratic <t>presidential</t> candidate since Adlai Stevenson is another reminder that, at least at the federal level, political "ticket splitting "has been on the rise over the past half century. In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=presidential%3:01:00:: | definition=relating to a president or presidency | examples=presidential aides; presidential veto
2. sense_key=presidential%3:00:00:: | definition=befitting a president | examples=criticized the candidate for not looking presidential

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:
1. alyze the target lemma and context't backed a Democratic <t>presidential</t> candidate since Adlai Stevenson..."
    *   Broader context: The text discusses voting patterns ("ticket splitting") comparing support for Congress vs. support for the White House.

2.  **Analyze the candidate senses**:
    *   Sense 1: `relating to a president or presidency`. Examples: "presidential aides", "presidential veto". This is the relational/adjectival sense. It describes things connected to the office or the person holding it.
    *   Sense 2: `befitting a president`. Examples: "criticized the candidate for not looking presidential". This is the qualitative/evaluative sense. It describes a style, demeanor, or appearance suitable for a president.

3.  **Disambiguate based on context**:
    *   The phrase in context is "Democratic <t>presidential</t> candidate".
    *   The text refers to Adlai Stevenson, who was a candidate for President.
    *   The broader context mentions "presidential election year" and "candidate for the White House".
    *   In the phrase "presidential candidate", the word "presidential" modifies "candidate". It specifies *what kind* of candidate they are: a candidate running for the office of President.
    *   Does it mean "befitting a president"? No. It's not describing the candidate's demeanor or style (e.g., "he looks presidential"). It is describing the office being sought.
    *   Therefore, the meaning is "relating to a president or presidency" (specifically, relating to the office of the presidency). A "presidential candidate" is a candidate for the presidency.
    *   This aligns with Sense 1.

4.  **Confirm against examples**:
    *   Sense 1 examples: "presidential aides" (aides to the president), "presidential veto" (veto by the president). These are relations. "Presidential candidate" fits this pattern (candidate for president).
    *   Sense 2 examples: "not looking presidential". This refers to appearance/dignity.

5.  **Conclusion**:
    *   The target word is used in the phrase "presidential candidate".
    *   It indicates the type of election or the office being sought.
    *   This corresponds to Sense 1: "relating to a president or presidency".

6.  **Formulate the output**:
    *   The user wants a JSON object: `{"sense_index": 1}` (since sense 1 is the correct one).


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

[User]
Target lemma: candidate
Target surface form: candidate
Context:
Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district that hasn't backed a Democratic presidential <t>candidate</t> since Adlai Stevenson is another reminder that, at least at the federal level, political "ticket splitting "has been on the rise over the past half century. In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=candidate%1:18:01:: | definition=a politician who is running for public office | synonyms=campaigner, nominee
2. sense_key=candidate%1:18:00:: | definition=someone who is considered for something (for an office or prize or honor etc.) | synonyms=prospect

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:
1.  **Analyze the User's Request:**
    *   **Task:** Fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation (WSD).
    *   **Target Lemma:** candidate.
    *   **Target Surface Form:** candidate.
    *   **Context:** A political news text discussing a Mississippi district election results, mentioning a "GOP congressional hopefule" and "Democratic presidential <t>candidate</t>". It discusses ticket splitting.
    *   **Candidate Senses:**
        *   Sense 1: "a politician who is running for public office" (synonyms: campaigner, nominee).
        *   Sense 2: "someone who is considered for something (for an office or prize or honor etc.)" (synonyms: prospect).
    *   **Constraints:**
        *   Choose the single best indexed sense.
        *   Do not hedge.
        *   Do not return the WordNet sense key.
        *   Return only a JSON object: `{"sense_index": X}`.

2.  **Analyze the Context:**
    *   The sentence is: "Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district that hasn't backed a Democratic presidential <t>candidate</t> since Adlai Stevenson..."
    *   The target word "<t>candidate</t>" refers to a "Democratic presidential candidate".
    *   Adlai Stevenson was a politician running for President.
    *   The context explicitly discusses elections ("Tuesday's rout", "backed", "presidential", "election year").
    *   The person referred to is actively running for the office of President.

3.  **Evaluate the Senses:**
    *   **Sense 1:** "a politician who is running for public office".
        *   Synonyms: campaigner, nominee.
        *   Fit: This fits perfectly. Adlai Stevenson was the Democratic nominee/presidential candidate running for office. The text discusses voting ("backed") for someone running for president.
    *   **Sense 2:** "someone who is considered for something (for an office or prize or honor etc.)".
        *   Synonyms: prospect.
        *   Fit: While a presidential candidate is "considered" for the office, this sense usually implies a broader, sometimes more passive selection process (like a job applicant or a potential candidate being vetted) or a generic "prospect". Sense 1 is the specific hyponym for a political candidate actively running for election. Given the explicit mention of "presidential" and the historical reference to Adlai Stevenson as a nominee, Sense 1 is the specific, correct sense for political elections in WordNet hierarchy.

4.  **Compare Sense 1 vs. Sense 2:**
    *   WordNet often has a generic sense and a specific sense. Here, Sense 1 is the specific "politician running for office" sense. Sense 2 is the generic "person considered for something" sense.
    *   In political contexts, "candidate" almost always refers to Sense 1.
    *   The context mentions "Democratic presidential candidate". This is the quintessential example of Sense 1.

5.  **Formulate the Output:**
    *   The best sense is Sense 1.
    *   The JSON format requires the index number.
    *   Result: `{"sense_index": 1}`.

6.  **Final Check:**
    *   Did I use the sense key? No.
    *   Is it a JSON object? Yes.
    *   Is it the single best sense? Yes.


[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: reminder
Target surface form: reminder
Context:
Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district that hasn't backed a Democratic presidential candidate since Adlai Stevenson is another <t>reminder</t> that, at least at the federal level, political "ticket splitting "has been on the rise over the past half century. In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=reminder%1:10:00:: | definition=a message that helps you remember something | examples=he ignored his wife's reminders
2. sense_key=reminder%1:09:00:: | definition=an experience that causes you to remember something
3. sense_key=reminder%1:18:00:: | definition=someone who gives a warning so that a mistake can be avoided | synonyms=admonisher, monitor

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:
1.  **Analyze the Request:**
    *   **Target lemma:** reminder
    *   **Context:** A political discussion about a GOP candidate losing in a district that usually supports Republicans. The election result ("Tuesday's rout") is described as a "reminder" about ticket splitting trends.
    *   **Candidate Senses:**
        1.  `reminder%1:10:00::`: A message that helps you remember something (e.g., a note, a nagging wife).
        2.  `reminder%1:09:00::`: An experience that causes you to remember something.
        3.  `reminder%1:18:00::`: Someone who gives a warning so that a mistake can be avoided (synonyms: admonisher, monitor).
    *   **Output format:** JSON object `{"sense_index": X}`. No hedging, single best choice.

2.  **Analyze the Context:**
    *   "Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful... is another **reminder** that... political 'ticket splitting' has been on the rise..."
    *   The "reminder" here is not a written note or a verbal message (Sense 1). It is an event/outcome (the "rout").
    *   The "reminder" is not a person warning someone to avoid a mistake (Sense 3).
    *   The "reminder" is the event/experience itself—the election result—that calls to mind a broader political trend (ticket splitting). This event serves to bring a fact or trend back to the forefront of the mind.

3.  **Evaluate Senses against Context:**
    *   **Sense 1 (message):** Incorrect. No one sent a text or left a note.
    *   **Sense 2 (experience):** Correct. The election result is an experience/occurrence. It "causes you to remember" the trend of ticket splitting. It acts as evidence bringing the trend to mind.
    *   **Sense 3 (person/admonisher):** Incorrect. The election result is not a person.

4.  **Refine Selection:**
    *   The distinction is often between a *message* (explicit communication) and an *experience* (an event that prompts memory).
    *   Context: "Tuesday's rout... is another reminder".
    *   Subject of "is": "Tuesday's rout" (an event).
    *   Object of the reminder: "that... political 'ticket splitting' has been on the rise".
    *   This fits perfectly with "an experience that causes you to remember something".

5.  **Final Decision:** Sense 2.

6.  **Format Output:** `{"sense_index": 2}`.

provider: AtlasCloud


[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: federal
Target surface form: federal
Context:
Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district that hasn't backed a Democratic presidential candidate since Adlai Stevenson is another reminder that, at least at the <t>federal</t> level, political "ticket splitting "has been on the rise over the past half century. In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=federal%5:00:00:national:01 | definition=national; especially in reference to the government of the United States as distinct from that of its member units | examples=the Federal Bureau of Investigation; federal courts
2. sense_key=federal%3:01:02:: | definition=of or relating to the central government of a federation | examples=a federal district is one set aside as the seat of the national government
3. sense_key=federal%5:00:00:northern:02 | definition=being of or having to do with the northern United States and those loyal to the Union during the American Civil War | synonyms=Union | examples=Union soldiers; Federal forces
4. sense_key=federal%3:00:00:: | definition=characterized by or constituting a form of government in which power is divided between one central and several regional authorities | examples=a federal system like that of the United States; federal governments often evolved out of confederations

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:
1.  **Analyze the Target Word and Context:**
    *   Target lemma: federal
    *   Target surface form: federal
    *   Context: "Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district... is another reminder that, at least at the **federal** level, political 'ticket splitting' has been on the rise..."
    *   Key phrase: "at the federal level".
    *   Comparison implied: The context contrasts the "federal level" with local or state levels (implied by "congressional district" vs "presidential candidate" and the discussion of ticket splitting between House and White House).
    *   Subject matter: US politics, government structure.

2.  **Analyze the Candidate Senses:**

    *   **Sense 1:** "national; especially in reference to the government of the United States as distinct from that of its member units" (examples: Federal Bureau of Investigation; federal courts).
        *   *Analysis:* This definition fits perfectly. It refers to the national level (presidential, congressional) as distinct from the member units (states, districts). The phrase "federal level" in the text refers to the national government (Presidency, Congress) as opposed to state/local governments.

    *   **Sense 2:** "of or relating to the central government of a federation" (examples: a federal district is one set aside as the seat of the national government).
        *   *Analysis:* This is very similar to Sense 1, but Sense 1 is specific to the US context ("government of the United States"). The text is explicitly about the US (GOP, Mississippi, Adlai Stevenson, US history). WordNet often differentiates between the general concept of federalism (Sense 2/4) and the specific usage in the US (Sense 1). Sense 1's gloss ("national; especially in reference to the government of the United States") matches the context's focus on US politics better than the generic definition in Sense 2.

    *   **Sense 3:** "being of or having to do with the northern United States and those loyal to the Union during the American Civil War" (synonyms: Union).
        *   *Analysis:* Incorrect context. The text is modern political analysis, not historical fiction about the Civil War.

    *   **Sense 4:** "characterized by or constituting a form of government in which power is divided..." (examples: a federal system like that of the United States).
        *   *Analysis:* This sense refers to the *type* of government or political philosophy (federalism). The target usage is "at the federal level," which is a specific tier of government, not a description of the system of government itself. While the US has a federal system (Sense 4), the phrase "federal level" refers to the national entity (Sense 1).

3.  **Compare Sense 1 and Sense 2:**
    *   Both refer to the central government.
    *   Sense 1 is explicitly marked as "national" and specific to the US context ("government of the United States as distinct from that of its member units").
    *   Sense 2 is a general definition for "of or relating to the central government of a federation".
    *   The text is specifically about the US ("GOP", "Mississippi", "Adlai Stevenson").
    *   The phrase "federal level" is synonymous with the "national level" or the central government tier in the US.
    *   In WordNet, Sense 1 (federal%5:00:00:national:01) is often the preferred mapping for the adjective used to denote the US national government. The specific US reference in the gloss makes it a tighter fit than the generic Sense 2.
    *   Let's look at the examples. Sense 1: "Federal Bureau of Investigation; federal courts". These are entities. The text refers to a level of governance. Sense 2: "a federal district...". Sense 4: "federal system...".
    *   Actually, usually, the distinction in WordNet for adjectives is often tricky.
        *   Sense 1: `federal%5:00:00:national:01` -> "national; especially in reference to the government of the United States...".
        *   Sense 2: `federal%3:01:02::` -> "of or relating to the central government of a federation".
    *   The text contrasts the federal level with the district level (member units). The definition of Sense 1 explicitly mentions "distinct from that of its member units". This matches the context of ticket splitting (voting for President [federal] vs House [district representative, though House is also federal, the district is the sub-unit]).
    *   Wait, let's re-read the context carefully. "presidential candidate" (Federal/National) vs "congressional district" (geographical unit) / "House of Representatives" (Federal legislature).
    *   The text says "at the federal level". This distinguishes it from the *state* level.
    *   Sense 1 definition: "national... distinct from that of its member units". This captures the contrast between Federal and State/District politics perfectly.
    *   Sense 2 definition: "relating to the central government...". Also true.
    *   Why Sense 1 over Sense 2? The specificity of "United States" in Sense 1 and the explicit mention of the distinction from member units (states) aligns better with the political science context of "federal vs state/local" or "federal level" found in the snippet. Sense 1 is also synonymized with "national".
    *   Let's check the semantic grouping (synset).
        *   Sense 1 Synset: {federal, national} (often grouped this way in WordNet).
        *   Sense 2 Synset: {federal}.
    *   In standard WSD tasks involving US political texts, Sense 1 is the standard selection for usages like "federal government", "federal level", "federal law", referring to the US national entity.

4.  **Conclusion:**
    *   Sense 3 is Civil War (wrong).
    *   Sense 4 is a form of government (wrong part of the definition, "federal system").
    *   Sense 1 vs Sense 2: Sense 1 is specific to the US and defines it as "national... distinct from member units". The context is US politics and discusses the "federal level" (national) distinct from the district (member unit representation). Therefore, Sense 1 is the best fit.

    *   *Self-Correction/Refinement:* Is "federal level" the same as "national"? Yes. The text talks about "presidential election year" and "White House" - these are national/federal entities. Sense 1 is defined as "national".

    *   Therefore, Sense 1 is the correct choice.

    Index mapping:
    Sense 1 -> index 1
    Sense 2 -> index 2
    Sense 3 -> index 3
    Sense 4 -> index 4

    Choice: 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: level
Target surface form: level
Context:
Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district that hasn't backed a Democratic presidential candidate since Adlai Stevenson is another reminder that, at least at the federal <t>level</t>, political "ticket splitting "has been on the rise over the past half century. In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=level%1:07:00:: | definition=a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality | synonyms=degree, grade | examples=a moderate grade of intelligence; a high level of care is required
2. sense_key=level%1:26:01:: | definition=a relative position or degree of value in a graded group | synonyms=grade, tier | examples=lumber of the highest grade
3. sense_key=level%1:26:00:: | definition=a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process | synonyms=degree, stage, point | examples=a remarkable degree of frankness; at what stage are the social sciences?
4. sense_key=level%1:07:01:: | definition=height above ground | examples=the water reached ankle level; the pictures were at the same level
5. sense_key=level%1:06:00:: | definition=indicator that establishes the horizontal when a bubble is centered in a tube of liquid | synonyms=spirit level
6. sense_key=level%1:06:03:: | definition=a flat surface at right angles to a plumb line | synonyms=horizontal surface | examples=park the car on the level
7. sense_key=level%1:09:00:: | definition=an abstract place usually conceived as having depth | synonyms=layer, stratum | examples=a good actor communicates on several levels; a simile has at least two layers of meaning
8. sense_key=level%1:06:01:: | definition=a structure consisting of a room or set of rooms at a single position along a vertical scale | synonyms=floor, storey, story | examples=what level is the office on?

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

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

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

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the context:**
    *   Sentence: "Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district that hasn't backed a Democratic presidential candidate since Adlai Stevenson is another reminder that, at least at the federal <t>level</t>, political 'ticket splitting' has been on the rise over the past half century."
    *   Key phrase: "at the federal level".
    *   Meaning: This refers to a tier or rank within a hierarchy of organization or government. It distinguishes the federal government (national) from state or local levels. It represents a specific layer of abstraction or organization within the political system.

2.  **Analyze the candidate senses:**

    *   **Sense 1:** "a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality" (synonyms: degree, grade). Example: "a high level of care".
        *   Fit: "Federal level" isn't really a position on a scale of intensity/quality in this context. It's a structural layer.

    *   **Sense 2:** "a relative position or degree of value in a graded group" (synonyms: grade, tier). Example: "lumber of the highest grade".
        *   Fit: "Tier" is relevant. It suggests a hierarchy. However, the example "lumber grade" is about quality. Is the federal level a "degree of value"? Not exactly. It's a structural position.

    *   **Sense 3:** "a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process" (synonyms: degree, stage, point). Example: "at what stage are the social sciences?".
        *   Fit: "Continuum or series... process". This usually implies time (stage) or measurement. "Federal level" is spatial/organizational, not necessarily a process stage.

    *   **Sense 4:** "height above ground".
        *   Fit: Incorrect. Physical height is not the meaning here.

    *   **Sense 5:** "indicator that establishes the horizontal..." (spirit level).
        *   Fit: Incorrect. Tool meaning.

    *   **Sense 6:** "a flat surface at right angles to a plumb line".
        *   Fit: Incorrect. Geometric meaning.

    *   **Sense 7:** "an abstract place usually conceived as having depth" (synonyms: layer, stratum). Example: "a good actor communicates on several levels".
        *   Fit: This sense deals with "abstract places" or "layers". The phrase "federal level" treats the federal government as a distinct layer or stratum of the political system. Synonyms "layer" and "stratum" fit very well with the hierarchical nature of government (Local -> State -> Federal). The example "communicates on several levels" shares the "abstract sphere/layer" meaning with "at the federal level".

    *   **Sense 8:** "a structure consisting of a room or set of rooms..." (floor/storey).
        *   Fit: Incorrect. Physical building floor.

3.  **Compare the strongest candidates (2 and 7):**

    *   **Sense 2:** Focuses on "value in a graded group". While hierarchy is involved, "federal" isn't necessarily a "value" judgment in the same way "highest grade lumber" is. It's a distinct scope of jurisdiction.
    *   **Sense 7:** Focuses on an "abstract place... layer... stratum". When we say "at the federal level," we are treating the federal jurisdiction as a layer of the overall system. The WordNet definition of "layer/stratum" often applies to social or organizational hierarchies. The synonym "stratum" implies a level of a hierarchy. The example "several levels" is abstract, similar to the abstract organizational usage here.

    *   Let's look at how WordNet hierarchies work.
        *   Sense 2 is often used for "salary level", "grade of membership", "tier". It implies ranking.
        *   Sense 7 is "an abstract place usually conceived as having depth". This captures the "level of government" usage (Local level, State level, Federal level). This is a "stratum" of the system.

    *   Let's re-evaluate Sense 1 vs Sense 7. Sense 1 is for intensity/amount/quality (e.g., noise level, pollution level). "Federal" is not an amount.
    *   Let's re-evaluate Sense 2. "A relative position... in a graded group". Is the federal government a position in a graded group? Yes, the group is governments. Is it a value? Not necessarily.
    *   Let's re-evaluate Sense 7. "Abstract place... layer... stratum". This is the standard definition used for "levels of organization" or "levels of government". In WordNet, this sense (often mapped to `level%1:09:00::`) is the one typically associated with "system level" or "hierarchy level" in an abstract sense.

    *   Let's check the synonyms provided in the prompt for Sense 7: `layer, stratum`.
    *   "At the federal level" = "At the federal stratum". This makes semantic sense.
    *   Let's check Sense 3 synonyms: `degree, stage, point`. "At the federal stage" doesn't fit (it's not a time process). "At the federal degree" doesn't fit.

    *   Let's check WordNet online for `level%1:09:00::`.
        *   Definition: "an abstract place usually conceived as having depth".
        *   Direct hypernym: `place`.
        *   Usage: "a good actor communicates on several levels".
        *   This sense is used for "levels of analysis", "levels of organization". "Federal level" fits the "level of organization" usage perfectly.

    *   Therefore, Sense 7 is the correct choice. It captures the abstract hierarchical layering of the political system.

4.  **Final Decision:**
    *   The phrase "at the federal level" refers to a specific stratum or layer of the political system.
    *   Sense 7 defines this as "an abstract place usually conceived as having depth" with synonyms "layer, stratum".
    *   This matches the context of an organizational hierarchy better than Sense 1 (intensity/amount), Sense 2 (value/grade), or Sense 3 (process/stage).

    *   Result: Index 7.


[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: political
Target surface form: political
Context:
Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district that hasn't backed a Democratic presidential candidate since Adlai Stevenson is another reminder that, at least at the federal level, <t>political</t> "ticket splitting "has been on the rise over the past half century. In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=political%3:00:00:: | definition=involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians; - Daniel Goleman | examples=calling a meeting is a political act in itself; political pressure
2. sense_key=political%3:01:01:: | definition=of or relating to your views about social relationships involving authority or power | examples=political opinions
3. sense_key=political%3:01:02:: | definition=of or relating to the profession of governing | examples=political career

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:
Let me analyze the context and the candidate senses to determine which one best fits the usage of "political" in this sentence.

The context is discussing "political 'ticket splitting'" - the phenomenon where voters choose candidates from different parties for different offices (e.g., voting for a Democrat for president but a Republican for Congress).

Let me examine each sense:

**Sense 1:** "involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians"
- Examples: "calling a meeting is a political act in itself", "political pressure"
- This is about activities or actions that are political in nature, relating to the practice of politics.

**Sense 2:** "of or relating to your views about social relationships involving authority or power"
- Example: "political opinions"
- This is about personal beliefs/ideologies regarding power structures.

**Sense 3:** "of or relating to the profession of governing"
- Example: "political career"
- This relates to governance as a profession.

Now, looking at the context:
- "political 'ticket splitting'" refers to the practice of voting for candidates from different parties for different offices
- This is a phenomenon related to politics, parties, and voting behavior
- It's about the electoral/political process itself, not personal opinions about power structures
- It's not about the profession of governing specifically

The phrase "political 'ticket splitting'" is describing a phenomenon that involves politics, parties, and electoral behavior. This aligns most closely with **Sense 1** - involving or characteristic of politics or parties. Ticket splitting is a political phenomenon/activity related to how parties and elections work.

Sense 2 would be more about personal political ideology/beliefs, which isn't what this is about.
Sense 3 would be more about careers in government, which isn't relevant here.

The best answer is Sense 1.

provider: DeepInfra