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

[User]
Target lemma: country
Target surface form: country
Context:
Some 34% said they had confidence in their country's Congress and 45% in their government, the same as last year in both cases but up sharply from 2003 (17% and 24% respectively). A decade ago economic woes in Latin America undermined support for democracy. That it has held up during the world financial crisis is probably because many Latin American countries suffered only a brief recession and have enjoyed a strong recovery. In addition, a stronger social safety net has helped to shield the poor. (The United Nations' Economic Commission for Latin America reported this week that the proportion of Latin Americans living in poverty rose only marginally in 2009 and has fallen again this year, to 32%. -RRB- But the mood varies widely from country to <t>country</t> (see chart 4). Brazil's strong economic performance and the popularity of its outgoing president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, is reflected in a widely shared sense of progress.

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

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

[Assistant] sense_index": 1}

[User] Your previous answer was invalid. Choose one candidate index between 1 and 5. Return only valid JSON exactly like {"sense_index": 1}.

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the context:**
    *   Sentence: "But the mood varies widely from country to <t>country</t> (see chart 4)."
    *   Broader context: The text discusses political and economic situations in Latin America, mentioning "Congress", "government", "democracy", "Latin American countries", "Brazil", "president".
    *   Specific usage: "from country to country". This phrase indicates a comparison of political units or sovereign states. The text discusses specific nations (like Brazil) and their political/economic performance.

2.  **Analyze the candidate senses:**

    *   **Sense 1:** `country%1:14:00::` | Definition: "a politically organized body of people under a single government" | Synonyms: state, nation, land, commonwealth, res publica, body politic | Examples: "the state has elected a new president".
        *   *Analysis:* This sense emphasizes the political entity or the state as an organization. The context talks about governments, congresses, presidents, and economic performance within specific borders. "From country to country" implies distinct political units.

    *   **Sense 2:** `country%1:15:00::` | Definition: "the territory occupied by a nation" | Synonyms: state, land | Examples: "he returned to the land of his birth; he visited several European countries".
        *   *Analysis:* This sense emphasizes the geographical territory. While countries have territory, the context here is about "mood", "economic performance", "presidents", and "support for democracy". These are attributes of the political entity/society rather than just the plot of land. However, the distinction between Sense 1 and Sense 2 is often subtle in WordNet. Sense 1 is "body of people under a government" (polity), Sense 2 is "territory". When we say "mood varies from country to country", are we talking about the land varying, or the polity varying? Usually, we mean the political entities.

    *   **Sense 3:** `country%1:14:01::` | Definition: "the people who live in a nation or country" | Synonyms: nation, land | Examples: "a statement that sums up the nation's mood".
        *   *Analysis:* This sense focuses specifically on the *population*. The text mentions "the mood varies...". Who has a mood? The people. However, the phrase "from country to country" is a standard idiom referring to the distinct sovereign states, not just the people collectively. Sense 3 is usually used when referring to "the country was shocked" (meaning the people). In "country to country", the word refers to the entity.

    *   **Sense 4:** `country%1:15:01::` | Definition: "an area outside of cities and towns" | Synonyms: rural area.
        *   *Analysis:* Clearly incorrect. The context is about nations like Brazil and Latin America.

    *   **Sense 5:** `country%1:15:02::` | Definition: "a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary... distinguishing feature..." | Examples: "Bible country".
        *   *Analysis:* Incorrect. This is for things like "oil country" or "cattle country".

3.  **Differentiate between Sense 1 and Sense 2:**
    *   Sense 1: Politically organized body / Government. (Polity/State)
    *   Sense 2: Territory occupied by a nation. (Land/Geography)
    *   Context indicators: "Congress", "government", "democracy", "recession", "recovery", "president". These relate to the functioning of the state/polity.
    *   The phrase "country to country" usually compares the *political entities*. When discussing international politics or economics, Sense 1 (state/nation/polity) is generally preferred over Sense 2 (territory), although they overlap significantly.
    *   Let's look at the examples provided in WordNet for Sense 1: "the state has elected a new president". This matches the context of "president" and "government".
    *   Let's look at the examples for Sense 2: "he returned to the land of his birth". This is more geographical/physical location.
    *   The text says "mood varies... from country to country". The mood belongs to the people (Sense 3?), but the entities being compared are the political units. If I say "The policy differs from country to country," I am comparing governments/states. Here, the "mood" (public opinion) varies. The variation is across the *entities*.
    *   Sense 1 defines the country as the political body. Sense 2 defines it as the territory.
    *   The text is about political confidence ("confidence in their country's Congress"), government performance, and democracy. This aligns strongly with Sense 1's definition: "a politically organized body of people under a single government".
    *   Sense 1 seems the best fit because the context is political and organizational (governments, presidents, recession stats per unit). Sense 2 is too focused on the physical ground. Sense 3 is too focused on the people as a mass rather than the unit of comparison. Sense 1 encompasses the state as an entity.

4.  **Re-evaluating Sense 1 vs Sense 3:**
    *   Sense 3 is "the people who live in a nation or country".
    *   Example: "sums up the nation's mood".
    *   Context: "mood varies widely from country to country".
    *   Does "country" here mean "people"? Or does it mean "nation-state"? The phrase "from X to X" usually implies the entity X. "From house to house" (structures), "From city to city" (municipalities). "From country to country" implies the political entities. The fact that the *attribute* being compared is "mood" (which belongs to people) doesn't mean the word "country" itself takes the sense of "people".
    *   Example: "The height varies from building to building." "Building" refers to the structure, not just the roof.
    *   Therefore, "country" refers to the entity. Is the entity defined politically or geographically? The text is political. Therefore Sense 1.

    Let's check the synonyms again.
    Sense 1: state, nation, land, commonwealth, res publica, body politic.
    Sense 2: state, land.
    Sense 3: nation, land.

    Sense 1 has "state" and "body politic". This fits the context of "Congress", "government", "democracy".
    The phrase "confidence in their country's Congress" appears earlier. There, "country's" modifies "Congress". A "country's Congress" is the political apparatus of a political entity.
    The target sentence is "mood varies ... from country to country". This refers to the variation between these political entities (e.g., Brazil vs others).

    Sense 1 is the standard definition of a nation-state.

5.  **Final Selection:** Sense 1.


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: chart
Target surface form: chart
Context:
Some 34% said they had confidence in their country's Congress and 45% in their government, the same as last year in both cases but up sharply from 2003 (17% and 24% respectively). A decade ago economic woes in Latin America undermined support for democracy. That it has held up during the world financial crisis is probably because many Latin American countries suffered only a brief recession and have enjoyed a strong recovery. In addition, a stronger social safety net has helped to shield the poor. (The United Nations' Economic Commission for Latin America reported this week that the proportion of Latin Americans living in poverty rose only marginally in 2009 and has fallen again this year, to 32%. -RRB- But the mood varies widely from country to country (see <t>chart</t> 4). Brazil's strong economic performance and the popularity of its outgoing president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, is reflected in a widely shared sense of progress.

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

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

finish_reason: stop

role: assistant

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the Request:**
    *   Target lemma: "chart"
    *   Target surface form: "chart"
    *   Context: A text discussing public confidence in government/democracy in Latin America, economic performance, and social safety nets. The specific sentence is: "But the mood varies widely from country to country (see <t>chart</t> 4)." The <t> tags indicate the target word location.
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `chart%1:10:00::` (definition: a visual display of information)
        2.  `chart%1:06:00::` (definition: a map designed to assist navigation by air or sea)
    *   Constraint: Return only a JSON object `{"sense_index": X}`. No hedging.

2.  **Analyze the Context:**
    *   The sentence says: "But the mood varies widely from country to country (see <t>chart</t> 4)."
    *   This is a reference to a figure accompanying the article.
    *   The preceding text discusses statistics: "34% said...", "45%...", "proportion of Latin Americans living in poverty...". These are data points suitable for visualization.
    *   "See chart 4" is a standard instruction in articles referring to a graphic (bar chart, line graph, etc.) displaying statistical data.
    *   Does it refer to a map for navigation? No. It refers to a visual display of information regarding public mood/economic data across different countries.

3.  **Evaluate Candidate Senses:**
    *   **Sense 1:** "a visual display of information".
        *   Fits perfectly. The text contains numerical data and discusses trends. "See chart 4" directs the reader to a visual representation of this data.
    *   **Sense 2:** "a map designed to assist navigation by air or sea".
        *   Does not fit. The context is political science/economics reporting, not navigation. There is no mention of ships, planes, or geographical navigation aids.

4.  **Select the Best Sense:**
    *   Sense 1 is the correct choice.

5.  **Format the Output:**
    *   The user wants a JSON object: `{"sense_index": 1}`.

format: unknown

native_finish_reason: stop

provider: AtlasCloud

currency: USD


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

[User]
Target lemma: brazil
Target surface form: Brazil
Context:
A decade ago economic woes in Latin America undermined support for democracy. That it has held up during the world financial crisis is probably because many Latin American countries suffered only a brief recession and have enjoyed a strong recovery. In addition, a stronger social safety net has helped to shield the poor. (The United Nations' Economic Commission for Latin America reported this week that the proportion of Latin Americans living in poverty rose only marginally in 2009 and has fallen again this year, to 32%. -RRB- But the mood varies widely from country to country (see chart 4). <t>Brazil</t>'s strong economic performance and the popularity of its outgoing president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, is reflected in a widely shared sense of progress. That is scarcer in Mexico and Central America, where the recession was more severe and violent crime has worsened.

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

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

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the Target Lemma and Surface Form**: The target is "brazil" (lemma) and "Brazil" (surface form). This indicates a proper noun, likely a country or the nut.

2.  **Analyze the Context**:
    *   The text discusses "economic woes in Latin America", "support for democracy", "world financial crisis", "recession", "social safety net", "poverty".
    *   Specifically, the sentence containing the target is: "<t>Brazil</t>'s strong economic performance and the popularity of its outgoing president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, is reflected in a widely shared sense of progress."
    *   Mentions: "Latin American countries", "president", "Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva", "economic performance".

3.  **Analyze the Candidate Senses**:
    *   **Sense 1**: Definition = "the largest Latin American country and the largest Portuguese speaking country in the world...". Synonyms = Federative Republic of Brazil, Brasil.
    *   **Sense 2**: Definition = "three-sided tropical American nut with white oily meat and hard brown shell". Synonyms = brazil nut.

4.  **Match Context to Senses**:
    *   The context explicitly mentions a "president" (Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva) and "economic performance" of a geopolitical entity within Latin America.
    *   Sense 1 refers to a country.
    *   Sense 2 refers to a nut.
    *   Countries have presidents and economic performance. Nuts do not.

5.  **Conclusion**: Sense 1 is the correct match.

6.  **Format Output**: The user requested a JSON object `{"sense_index": X}`. Since Sense 1 is correct, the index is 1.

provider: DigitalOcean


[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: president
Target surface form: president
Context:
A decade ago economic woes in Latin America undermined support for democracy. That it has held up during the world financial crisis is probably because many Latin American countries suffered only a brief recession and have enjoyed a strong recovery. In addition, a stronger social safety net has helped to shield the poor. (The United Nations' Economic Commission for Latin America reported this week that the proportion of Latin Americans living in poverty rose only marginally in 2009 and has fallen again this year, to 32%. -RRB- But the mood varies widely from country to country (see chart 4). Brazil's strong economic performance and the popularity of its outgoing <t>president</t>, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, is reflected in a widely shared sense of progress. That is scarcer in Mexico and Central America, where the recession was more severe and violent crime has worsened.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=president%1:18:01:: | definition=an executive officer of a firm or corporation
2. sense_key=president%1:18:04:: | definition=the person who holds the office of head of state of the United States government | synonyms=President of the United States, United States President, Chief Executive | examples=the President likes to jog every morning
3. sense_key=president%1:18:00:: | definition=the chief executive of a republic
4. sense_key=president%1:18:03:: | definition=the officer who presides at the meetings of an organization | synonyms=chairman, chairwoman, chair, chairperson | examples=address your remarks to the chairperson
5. sense_key=president%1:18:02:: | definition=the head administrative officer of a college or university | synonyms=prexy
6. sense_key=president%1:04:04:: | definition=the office of the United States head of state | synonyms=President of the United States, Chief Executive | examples=a President is elected every four years

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:**
    *   The target word is "president" referring to "Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva".
    *   The context mentions "Brazil's strong economic performance".
    *   Lula da Silva is explicitly named as the "outgoing president".
    *   Brazil is a republic (Federative Republic of Brazil).
    *   Lula da Silva was the head of state and head of government of Brazil.

2.  **Analyze the Candidate Senses:**

    *   **Sense 1:** `president%1:18:01::` | Definition: "an executive officer of a firm or corporation".
        *   Does it fit? No. Lula was the head of state, not a corporate executive in this context.

    *   **Sense 2:** `president%1:18:04::` | Definition: "the person who holds the office of head of state of the United States government".
        *   Synonyms: President of the United States, United States President, Chief Executive.
        *   Does it fit? No. Lula is Brazilian, not American (USA).

    *   **Sense 3:** `president%1:18:00::` | Definition: "the chief executive of a republic".
        *   Does it fit? Yes. Brazil is a republic. Lula was the chief executive (and head of state).

    *   **Sense 4:** `president%1:18:03::` | Definition: "the officer who presides at the meetings of an organization".
        *   Synonyms: chairman, chairwoman, chair, chairperson.
        *   Does it fit? No. While a president presides, this sense usually refers to organizations, clubs, or meetings, not the head of state of a country.

    *   **Sense 5:** `president%1:18:02::` | Definition: "the head administrative officer of a college or university".
        *   Synonyms: prexy.
        *   Does it fit? No. Lula was not a university president.

    *   **Sense 6:** `president%1:04:04::` | Definition: "the office of the United States head of state".
        *   Note: This refers to the *office* (position), not the person (person noun vs abstract noun).
        *   Also, it specifies United States.
        *   Does it fit? No.

3.  **Select the Best Sense:**
    *   Sense 3 is the general definition for the head of state/chief executive of a republic, which fits Lula da Silva (President of Brazil) perfectly. Sense 2 is too specific to the US.

4.  **Format Output:**
    *   The user requested a JSON object: `{"sense_index": X}`.
    *   The index for Sense 3 is 3.

5.  **Final Verification:**
    *   Context: Lula da Silva, Brazil.
    *   Sense 3: "the chief executive of a republic".
    *   Match: Perfect.

provider: Together


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

[User]
Target lemma: sense
Target surface form: sense
Context:
A decade ago economic woes in Latin America undermined support for democracy. That it has held up during the world financial crisis is probably because many Latin American countries suffered only a brief recession and have enjoyed a strong recovery. In addition, a stronger social safety net has helped to shield the poor. (The United Nations' Economic Commission for Latin America reported this week that the proportion of Latin Americans living in poverty rose only marginally in 2009 and has fallen again this year, to 32%. -RRB- But the mood varies widely from country to country (see chart 4). Brazil's strong economic performance and the popularity of its outgoing president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, is reflected in a widely shared <t>sense</t> of progress. That is scarcer in Mexico and Central America, where the recession was more severe and violent crime has worsened.

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

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:
1.  **Analyze the target word and context:**
    *   Target word: "sense" (noun).
    *   Context sentence: "Brazil's strong economic performance and the popularity of its outgoing president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, is reflected in a widely shared <t>sense</t> of progress."
    *   Phrase: "a widely shared sense of progress".

2.  **Analyze the candidate senses:**

    *   *Sense 1:* "a general conscious awareness".
        *   Examples: "a sense of security", "a sense of happiness".
        *   Context fit: "a sense of progress". Is "progress" a state of conscious awareness or feeling? Yes. People *feel* that progress is happening. It fits the pattern "a sense of [abstract noun representing a feeling/state]".

    *   *Sense 2:* "the meaning of a word or expression; the way in which a word or expression or situation can be interpreted".
        *   Examples: "several senses for the word", "in the best sense charity is really a duty".
        *   Context fit: Is this about the definition of the word "progress"? No. Is it about interpreting a situation in a specific way (like "in a literal sense")? Not really. The text speaks about a feeling or perception held by the population. It's not a semantic definition or an interpretive mode of a statement.

    *   *Sense 3:* "the faculty through which the external world is apprehended".
        *   Examples: "senses of smell and hearing".
        *   Context fit: Is this about the physical five senses (sight, hearing, etc.)? No. "Progress" is not detected by smell or hearing.

    *   *Sense 4:* "sound practical judgment".
        *   Examples: "Common sense is not so common", "he hasn't got the sense God gave little green apples".
        *   Context fit: Does "sense of progress" mean "good judgment regarding progress"? No. It means a feeling or perception that progress is occurring.

    *   *Sense 5:* "a natural appreciation or ability".
        *   Examples: "a keen musical sense", "a good sense of timing".
        *   Context fit: Is this an ability or talent? No. Having a "sense of progress" isn't a talent like having a "sense of rhythm" or "fashion sense". It is a perception of the state of affairs.

3.  **Compare and Refine:**

    *   The phrase "sense of progress" aligns best with "sense of security" or "sense of happiness" (Sense 1 examples). It refers to a collective feeling or conscious awareness/realization among the Brazilian people that things are getting better.
    *   Sense 1 definition: "a general conscious awareness". The Brazilians have a general conscious awareness of progress.
    *   This fits perfectly.

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

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

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: progress
Target surface form: progress
Context:
A decade ago economic woes in Latin America undermined support for democracy. That it has held up during the world financial crisis is probably because many Latin American countries suffered only a brief recession and have enjoyed a strong recovery. In addition, a stronger social safety net has helped to shield the poor. (The United Nations' Economic Commission for Latin America reported this week that the proportion of Latin Americans living in poverty rose only marginally in 2009 and has fallen again this year, to 32%. -RRB- But the mood varies widely from country to country (see chart 4). Brazil's strong economic performance and the popularity of its outgoing president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, is reflected in a widely shared sense of <t>progress</t>. That is scarcer in Mexico and Central America, where the recession was more severe and violent crime has worsened.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=progress%1:04:01:: | definition=gradual improvement or growth or development | synonyms=advancement | examples=advancement of knowledge; great progress in the arts
2. sense_key=progress%1:04:00:: | definition=the act of moving forward (as toward a goal) | synonyms=progression, procession, advance, advancement, forward motion, onward motion
3. sense_key=progress%1:11:00:: | definition=a movement forward | synonyms=progression, advance | examples=he listened for the progress of the troops

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:** The target lemma is "progress" (noun). The surface form is "progress".
2.  **Analyze the context:**
    *   Sentence: "Brazil's strong economic performance and the popularity of its outgoing president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, is reflected in a widely shared sense of <t>progress</t>."
    *   Preceding text discusses economic woes, financial crisis, recovery, social safety nets, and poverty rates falling.
    *   The specific context is Brazil's "strong economic performance" and "popularity" leading to a sense of "progress".
    *   The contrast is with Mexico and Central America where "recession was more severe and violent crime has worsened".
    *   The meaning here is about things getting better—economic growth, poverty reduction, general improvement in society.
3.  **Analyze the candidate senses:**
    *   **Sense 1:** `progress%1:04:01::` | definition="gradual improvement or growth or development" | synonyms=[advancement] | examples=["advancement of knowledge", "great progress in the arts"].
        *   *Fit:* This fits perfectly. The context speaks of economic performance, recovery, falling poverty rates, and a general sense that things are improving or developing positively. The phrase "sense of progress" implies a feeling that things are getting better (improvement/development).
    *   **Sense 2:** `progress%1:04:00::` | definition="the act of moving forward (as toward a goal)" | synonyms=[progression, procession, advance, advancement, forward motion, onward motion].
        *   *Fit:* This is more abstract or physical motion. While "moving toward a goal" is related, the context emphasizes the *quality* of the change (strong economic performance, recovery), which implies improvement rather than just motion forward. The synonym "procession" is very distinct from the context.
    *   **Sense 3:** `progress%1:11:00::` | definition="a movement forward" | synonyms=[progression, advance] | examples=["he listened for the progress of the troops"].
        *   *Fit:* This is spatial movement (troops moving). This does not fit the abstract socio-economic context.
4.  **Compare and Decide:**
    *   Sense 1 focuses on "improvement or growth or development".
    *   Sense 2 focuses on "act of moving forward (as toward a goal)".
    *   The context describes a country's situation improving (strong economy, falling poverty). Therefore, "gradual improvement or growth or development" (Sense 1) is the precise meaning.
    *   Sense 2 is often used for projects or journeys (e.g., "We are making progress on the report" or "The progress of the vehicle"). While Brazil is "moving forward", the "sense of progress" strongly implies that the situation is *better* than before, not just that time has passed or distance covered. The key component is "improvement".
    *   Checking the examples for Sense 1: "great progress in the arts". This parallels "sense of progress" in a nation/economy.
5.  **Final Selection:** Sense 1.

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: recession
Target surface form: recession
Context:
That it has held up during the world financial crisis is probably because many Latin American countries suffered only a brief recession and have enjoyed a strong recovery. In addition, a stronger social safety net has helped to shield the poor. (The United Nations' Economic Commission for Latin America reported this week that the proportion of Latin Americans living in poverty rose only marginally in 2009 and has fallen again this year, to 32%. -RRB- But the mood varies widely from country to country (see chart 4). Brazil's strong economic performance and the popularity of its outgoing president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, is reflected in a widely shared sense of progress. That is scarcer in Mexico and Central America, where the <t>recession</t> was more severe and violent crime has worsened. For only the second time since the polls began, more respondents across Latin America as a whole cite crime, rather than unemployment, as the most important problem facing their country (see chart 5).

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

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

reasoning_content:
The context is about the "world financial crisis" and economic conditions in Latin American countries. The target word "recession" appears in phrases like "suffered only a brief recession" and "the recession was more severe." This is clearly referring to an economic downturn.

Looking at the candidate senses:

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

Sense 1 is clearly the correct sense - it refers to an economic recession, which is exactly what the context is discussing (financial crisis, GDP, employment, trade, economic performance).

Sense 2 refers to a small concavity (physical/geometric)
Sense 3 refers to a church service practice
Sense 4 refers to ceding something back
Sense 5 refers to the act of becoming more distant

The context is entirely about economics, financial crisis, GDP, employment, poverty rates, and economic performance. The target word "recession" in this context refers to an economic downturn.

Therefore, sense 1 is thecorrect answer.

provider: DeepInfra


[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: crime
Target surface form: crime
Context:
That it has held up during the world financial crisis is probably because many Latin American countries suffered only a brief recession and have enjoyed a strong recovery. In addition, a stronger social safety net has helped to shield the poor. (The United Nations' Economic Commission for Latin America reported this week that the proportion of Latin Americans living in poverty rose only marginally in 2009 and has fallen again this year, to 32%. -RRB- But the mood varies widely from country to country (see chart 4). Brazil's strong economic performance and the popularity of its outgoing president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, is reflected in a widely shared sense of progress. That is scarcer in Mexico and Central America, where the recession was more severe and violent <t>crime</t> has worsened. For only the second time since the polls began, more respondents across Latin America as a whole cite crime, rather than unemployment, as the most important problem facing their country (see chart 5).

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=crime%1:04:00:: | definition=(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act | synonyms=offense, criminal offense, criminal offence, offence, law-breaking | examples=a long record of crimes
2. sense_key=crime%1:04:01:: | definition=an evil act not necessarily punishable by law | examples=crimes of the heart

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 word**: "crime"
    *   **Context snippet**: "...where the recession was more severe and violent **crime** has worsened. For only the second time since the polls began, more respondents across Latin America as a whole cite **crime**, rather than unemployment, as the most important problem facing their country..."
    *   **Key modifiers/descriptors**: "violent crime", "worsened", "most important problem facing their country", cited in polls.

2.  **Analyze the candidate senses**:
    *   **Sense 1**: `(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act`. Synonyms: offense, criminal offense, criminal offence, offence, law-breaking. Examples: "a long record of crimes".
    *   **Sense 2**: `an evil act not necessarily punishable by law`. Examples: "crimes of the heart".

3.  **Compare context to senses**:
    *   The context talks about "violent crime" (e.g., murder, assault, robbery) which is definitely punishable by law. It discusses public opinion polls regarding the "most important problem facing their country". This refers to criminal activity, law-breaking, and societal issues that governments and law enforcement handle.
    *   Sense 2 refers to "crimes of the heart" or moral failings that aren't necessarily illegal. The context explicitly mentions "violent crime" and compares it to unemployment as a national problem. Unemployment and violent crime are legal/socio-economic categories. "Crimes of the heart" does not fit the context of "violent crime" or "worsened" in a national statistical sense.

4.  **Select the best sense**:
    *   Sense 1 fits perfectly. "Violent crime" refers to acts punishable by law (murder, robbery, etc.). The context is about legal categories and social problems tracked by the UN and national polls.

5.  **Format the output**:
    *   The instruction asks to return a JSON object with the sense index.
    *   The chosen sense is index 1.

6.  **Final Output Generation**:
    *   `{"sense_index": 1}`


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

[User]
Target lemma: time
Target surface form: time
Context:
In addition, a stronger social safety net has helped to shield the poor. (The United Nations' Economic Commission for Latin America reported this week that the proportion of Latin Americans living in poverty rose only marginally in 2009 and has fallen again this year, to 32%. -RRB- But the mood varies widely from country to country (see chart 4). Brazil's strong economic performance and the popularity of its outgoing president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, is reflected in a widely shared sense of progress. That is scarcer in Mexico and Central America, where the recession was more severe and violent crime has worsened. For only the second <t>time</t> since the polls began, more respondents across Latin America as a whole cite crime, rather than unemployment, as the most important problem facing their country (see chart 5). Some 31% say that either they or a close relative have been victims of crime over the past year, but that is down from 38% last year and is the lowest figure since 1995.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=time%1:11:00:: | definition=an instance or single occasion for some event | synonyms=clip | examples=this time he succeeded; he called four times
2. sense_key=time%1:28:05:: | definition=a period of time considered as a resource under your control and sufficient to accomplish something | examples=take time to smell the roses; I didn't have time to finish
3. sense_key=time%1:28:00:: | definition=an indefinite period (usually marked by specific attributes or activities) | examples=he waited a long time; the time of year for planting
4. sense_key=time%1:28:06:: | definition=a suitable moment | examples=it is time to go
5. sense_key=time%1:03:00:: | definition=the continuum of experience in which events pass from the future through the present to the past
6. sense_key=time%1:11:01:: | definition=a person's experience on a particular occasion | examples=he had a time holding back the tears; they had a good time together
7. sense_key=time%1:28:03:: | definition=a reading of a point in time as given by a clock | synonyms=clock time | examples=do you know what time it is?; the time is 10 o'clock
8. sense_key=time%1:28:04:: | definition=the fourth coordinate that is required (along with three spatial dimensions) to specify a physical event | synonyms=fourth dimension
9. sense_key=time%1:07:01:: | definition=rhythm as given by division into parts of equal duration | synonyms=meter, metre
10. sense_key=time%1:28:01:: | definition=the period of time a prisoner is imprisoned | synonyms=prison term, sentence | examples=he served a prison term of 15 months; his sentence was 5 to 10 years

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

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

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the target word and context:**
    *   Target lemma: "time"
    *   Context sentence: "For only the second **time** since the polls began, more respondents across Latin America as a whole cite crime, rather than unemployment, as the most important problem facing their country..."
    *   Key phrase: "For only the second time since..."

2.  **Analyze the specific usage:**
    *   The phrase "the second time" refers to an occurrence or an instance of an event happening.
    *   It's counting events: once, twice, the second time.
    *   It refers to a specific occasion when something happens (in this case, a poll result).

3.  **Evaluate candidate senses:**

    *   *Sense 1: an instance or single occasion for some event.*
        *   Examples: "this time he succeeded"; "he called four times".
        *   Analysis: This fits perfectly. The text says "the second time since the polls began", referring to the second instance/occasion of this specific polling result. "For the first time", "For the second time" are standard collocations matching this definition.

    *   *Sense 2: a period of time considered as a resource under your control...*
        *   Examples: "take time to smell the roses"; "I didn't have time to finish".
        *   Analysis: This is about having enough time to do something. The context is not about resource management or having "enough" time.

    *   *Sense 3: an indefinite period (usually marked by specific attributes or activities).*
        *   Examples: "he waited a long time"; "the time of year for planting".
        *   Analysis: This is usually for durations ("a long time") or eras. "For the second time" is not referring to a duration, but a point in a sequence.

    *   *Sense 4: a suitable moment.*
        *   Examples: "it is time to go".
        *   Analysis: This is about propriety or the right moment. Not applicable here.

    *   *Sense 5: the continuum of experience...*
        *   Analysis: Abstract concept of Time. Not "the second time".

    *   *Sense 6: a person's experience on a particular occasion.*
        *   Examples: "he had a time holding back the tears"; "they had a good time together".
        *   Analysis: This is idiomatic, referring to the quality of an experience. Not applicable.

    *   *Sense 7: a reading of a point in time as given by a clock.*
        *   Examples: "do you know what time it is?"
        *   Analysis: Not clock time.

    *   *Sense 8: the fourth coordinate...*
        *   Analysis: Physics context. Not applicable.

    *   *Sense 9: rhythm...*
        *   Analysis: Music context. Not applicable.

    *   *Sense 10: the period of time a prisoner is imprisoned.*
        *   Analysis: Legal context. Not applicable.

4.  **Confirm Sense 1:**
    *   Definition: "an instance or single occasion for some event".
    *   Context matches: "For only the second **instance/occasion** since the polls began..."
    *   The examples "this time he succeeded" and "he called four times" align with the counting aspect ("second time").

5.  **Final Conclusion:**
    *   Sense 1 is the correct choice.

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

provider: Chutes


[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: poll
Target surface form: polls
Context:
In addition, a stronger social safety net has helped to shield the poor. (The United Nations' Economic Commission for Latin America reported this week that the proportion of Latin Americans living in poverty rose only marginally in 2009 and has fallen again this year, to 32%. -RRB- But the mood varies widely from country to country (see chart 4). Brazil's strong economic performance and the popularity of its outgoing president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, is reflected in a widely shared sense of progress. That is scarcer in Mexico and Central America, where the recession was more severe and violent crime has worsened. For only the second time since the <t>polls</t> began, more respondents across Latin America as a whole cite crime, rather than unemployment, as the most important problem facing their country (see chart 5). Some 31% say that either they or a close relative have been victims of crime over the past year, but that is down from 38% last year and is the lowest figure since 1995.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=poll%1:09:00:: | definition=an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people | synonyms=opinion poll, public opinion poll, canvass
2. sense_key=poll%1:08:01:: | definition=the top of the head | synonyms=pate, crown
3. sense_key=poll%1:08:02:: | definition=the part of the head between the ears
4. sense_key=poll%1:05:00:: | definition=a tame parrot | synonyms=poll parrot
5. sense_key=poll%1:04:00:: | definition=the counting of votes (as in an election)

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 lemma and context:**
    *   **Target lemma:** `poll`
    *   **Target surface form:** `polls` (plural noun)
    *   **Context snippet:** "For only the second time since the <t>polls</t> began, more respondents across Latin America as a whole cite crime, rather than unemployment, as the most important problem facing their country..."
    *   **Key phrases:** "since the polls began", "more respondents... cite crime... as the most important problem". The mention of "respondents" and citing "problems" strongly implies data collection about opinions.

2.  **Analyze the candidate senses:**
    *   **Sense 1:** `poll%1:09:00::` | Definition: "an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people" | Synonyms: opinion poll, public opinion poll, canvass.
    *   **Sense 2:** `poll%1:08:01::` | Definition: "the top of the head" | Synonyms: pate, crown.
    *   **Sense 3:** `poll%1:08:02::` | Definition: "the part of the head between the ears".
    *   **Sense 4:** `poll%1:05:00::` | Definition: "a tame parrot" | Synonyms: poll parrot.
    *   **Sense 5:** `poll%1:04:00::` | Definition: "the counting of votes (as in an election)".

3.  **Disambiguate:**
    *   The context discusses people ("respondents") giving their views on problems (crime vs unemployment). This is a classic description of a public opinion survey.
    *   "Since the polls began" refers to a time series of surveys measuring public sentiment.
    *   Sense 5 refers to the *counting* of votes in an election. While related to elections, the context here is about public opinion on social issues (crime/unemployment), not an election result. The phrase "respondents cite..." confirms it is about collecting opinions, not counting ballots.
    *   Senses 2, 3, and 4 (anatomy or parrot) are irrelevant to the context.

4.  **Select the best sense:**
    *   Sense 1 (inquiry into public opinion) fits perfectly. It explains why "respondents" are "citing" problems. The "polls" refer to the recurring surveys mentioned (see chart 5).

5.  **Format the output:**
    *   The request asks for a specific JSON format: `{"sense_index": X}`.
    *   The chosen sense is the first one listed in the candidate senses.
    *   Sense index: 1.

6.  **Final Check:**
    *   Does "since the polls began" refer to vote counting? No, usually polls (surveys) begin/count.
    *   Does it refer to anatomy? No.
    *   Does it refer to a parrot? No.
    *   Does it refer to an opinion poll? Yes, "respondents" and "cite crime" are the giveaway keywords. The text describes survey results.

    Result: Sense 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: respondent
Target surface form: respondents
Context:
In addition, a stronger social safety net has helped to shield the poor. (The United Nations' Economic Commission for Latin America reported this week that the proportion of Latin Americans living in poverty rose only marginally in 2009 and has fallen again this year, to 32%. -RRB- But the mood varies widely from country to country (see chart 4). Brazil's strong economic performance and the popularity of its outgoing president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, is reflected in a widely shared sense of progress. That is scarcer in Mexico and Central America, where the recession was more severe and violent crime has worsened. For only the second time since the polls began, more <t>respondents</t> across Latin America as a whole cite crime, rather than unemployment, as the most important problem facing their country (see chart 5). Some 31% say that either they or a close relative have been victims of crime over the past year, but that is down from 38% last year and is the lowest figure since 1995.

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

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

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the Target:**
    *   Target lemma: respondent
    *   Target surface form: respondents
    *   Context snippet: "...more respondents across Latin America as a whole cite crime, rather than unemployment, as the most important problem facing their country..."
    *   Context summary: The text discusses public opinion polls/surveys in Latin America regarding economic progress and crime.

2.  **Analyze Candidate Senses:**
    *   Sense 1: `respondent%1:18:01::` | Definition: "the codefendant (especially in a divorce proceeding) who is accused of adultery with the corespondent"
    *   Sense 2: `respondent%1:18:00::` | Definition: "someone who responds" | Synonyms: responder, answerer

3.  **Evaluate Sense 1:**
    *   Does the context discuss divorce proceedings, legal cases, or adultery?
    *   No. The context is about a survey/poll conducted across Latin America ("since the polls began", "cite crime", "Some 31% say...").
    *   This legal sense is highly specific and irrelevant here.

4.  **Evaluate Sense 2:**
    *   Does the context involve people responding?
    *   Yes. The text mentions "the polls began" and people citing crime as a problem. "Respondents" here refers to the people participating in the survey/poll who provide answers.
    *   The definition "someone who responds" fits perfectly. The synonyms "responder, answerer" align with the role of people taking a survey.

5.  **Select the Best Sense:**
    *   Sense 2 is the clear choice. The respondents are survey participants.

6.  **Format Output:**
    *   The user wants a JSON object `{"sense_index": X}`.
    *   Sense 2 corresponds to index 2.

    Wait, looking at the numbering in the prompt:
    1. sense_key=respondent%1:18:01:: ...
    2. sense_key=respondent%1:18:00:: ...

    Therefore, the index is 2.

    Let's double check.
    WordNet usually orders senses by frequency. In WordNet 3.0/3.1:
    1. respondent (n): someone who responds.
    2. respondent (n): the codefendant (especially in a divorce proceeding)...

    The prompt lists the legal sense first (index 1) and the general "someone who responds" sense second (index 2). This is an inverted order compared to standard WordNet frequency, but I must follow the prompt's indexing.

    Context: "respondents across Latin America... cite crime". These are survey respondents.
    Definition matching: "someone who responds" (to a survey).
    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: whole
Target surface form: whole
Context:
In addition, a stronger social safety net has helped to shield the poor. (The United Nations' Economic Commission for Latin America reported this week that the proportion of Latin Americans living in poverty rose only marginally in 2009 and has fallen again this year, to 32%. -RRB- But the mood varies widely from country to country (see chart 4). Brazil's strong economic performance and the popularity of its outgoing president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, is reflected in a widely shared sense of progress. That is scarcer in Mexico and Central America, where the recession was more severe and violent crime has worsened. For only the second time since the polls began, more respondents across Latin America as a <t>whole</t> cite crime, rather than unemployment, as the most important problem facing their country (see chart 5). Some 31% say that either they or a close relative have been victims of crime over the past year, but that is down from 38% last year and is the lowest figure since 1995.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=whole%1:09:00:: | definition=all of something including all its component elements or parts | examples=Europe considered as a whole; the whole of American literature
2. sense_key=whole%1:03:00:: | definition=an assemblage of parts that is regarded as a single entity | synonyms=unit | examples=how big is that part compared to the whole?; the team is a unit

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:
The target word is "whole" used in the phrase "Latin America as a whole".

Context: "more respondents across Latin America as a whole cite crime..."

Candidate senses:
1. whole%1:09:00:: - all of something including all its component elements or parts (examples: Europe considered as a whole; the whole of American literature)
2. whole%1:03:00:: - an assemblage of parts that is regarded as a single entity (examples: how big is that part compared to the whole?; the team is a unit)

"Latin America as a whole" means Latin America in its entirety, including all its parts. This aligns perfectly with sense 1 ("Europe considered as a whole").
Sense 2 is more about the concept of a whole entity as opposed to its parts ("how big is that part compared to the whole?").

Therefore, sense 1 is the correct choice.

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: crime
Target surface form: crime
Context:
In addition, a stronger social safety net has helped to shield the poor. (The United Nations' Economic Commission for Latin America reported this week that the proportion of Latin Americans living in poverty rose only marginally in 2009 and has fallen again this year, to 32%. -RRB- But the mood varies widely from country to country (see chart 4). Brazil's strong economic performance and the popularity of its outgoing president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, is reflected in a widely shared sense of progress. That is scarcer in Mexico and Central America, where the recession was more severe and violent crime has worsened. For only the second time since the polls began, more respondents across Latin America as a whole cite <t>crime</t>, rather than unemployment, as the most important problem facing their country (see chart 5). Some 31% say that either they or a close relative have been victims of crime over the past year, but that is down from 38% last year and is the lowest figure since 1995.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=crime%1:04:00:: | definition=(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act | synonyms=offense, criminal offense, criminal offence, offence, law-breaking | examples=a long record of crimes
2. sense_key=crime%1:04:01:: | definition=an evil act not necessarily punishable by law | examples=crimes of the heart

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 lemma and surface form:**
    *   Lemma: crime
    *   Surface form: crime
    *   Context: The text discusses social issues in Latin America, specifically comparing poverty, economic performance, and "violent crime". It mentions respondents citing "crime" as the most important problem facing their country. It also mentions people being "victims of crime".

2.  **Analyze the candidate senses:**
    *   **Sense 1:** "(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act". Synonyms: offense, criminal offense, criminal offence, offence, law-breaking. Examples: "a long record of crimes".
        *   Key elements: Legal definition, punishable by law, acts like theft, murder, assault, etc.
    *   **Sense 2:** "an evil act not necessarily punishable by law". Examples: "crimes of the heart".
        *   Key elements: Moral/figurative definition, not legal, metaphorical usage.

3.  **Analyze the context:**
    *   The text mentions "violent crime has worsened".
    *   It mentions "victims of crime".
    *   It mentions "cite crime... as the most important problem facing their country".
    *   The context is about social statistics, public policy, police, violence, and victimization. This is clearly referring to illegal acts like robbery, murder, assault, etc.

4.  **Compare context to senses:**
    *   Does it fit Sense 1? Yes. "Violent crime" refers to illegal acts (murder, robbery). Being a "victim of crime" implies suffering from a legal offense. It being a problem for the country implies a breakdown of law and order.
    *   Does it fit Sense 2? No. This is not about "crimes of the heart" or moral transgressions not covered by law. It is about actual criminal activity tracked by statistics and causing victimization.

5.  **Select the best sense:**
    *   Sense 1 is the standard legal/sociological definition of crime used in news reporting and statistics.

6.  **Format the output:**
    *   The user wants a JSON object: `{"sense_index": 1}`.


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

[User]
Target lemma: problem
Target surface form: problem
Context:
In addition, a stronger social safety net has helped to shield the poor. (The United Nations' Economic Commission for Latin America reported this week that the proportion of Latin Americans living in poverty rose only marginally in 2009 and has fallen again this year, to 32%. -RRB- But the mood varies widely from country to country (see chart 4). Brazil's strong economic performance and the popularity of its outgoing president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, is reflected in a widely shared sense of progress. That is scarcer in Mexico and Central America, where the recession was more severe and violent crime has worsened. For only the second time since the polls began, more respondents across Latin America as a whole cite crime, rather than unemployment, as the most important <t>problem</t> facing their country (see chart 5). Some 31% say that either they or a close relative have been victims of crime over the past year, but that is down from 38% last year and is the lowest figure since 1995.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=problem%1:26:00:: | definition=a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved | synonyms=job | examples=she and her husband are having problems; it is always a job to contact him
2. sense_key=problem%1:10:00:: | definition=a question raised for consideration or solution | examples=our homework consisted of ten problems to solve
3. sense_key=problem%1:09:00:: | definition=a source of difficulty | synonyms=trouble | examples=one trouble after another delayed the job; what's the problem?

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: *problem*
    *   Context: "...more respondents across Latin America as a whole cite crime, rather than unemployment, as the most important **problem** facing their country..."
    *   Key semantic clues: "crime", "unemployment", "facing their country", "most important".
    *   The sentence asks what the biggest issue or difficulty is that the country is dealing with. Crime and unemployment are societal issues or sources of difficulty.

2.  **Analyze the Candidate Senses:**

    *   **Sense 1:** `problem%1:26:00::`
        *   Definition: "a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved"
        *   Synonyms: *job*
        *   Examples: "she and her husband are having problems", "it is always a job to contact him".
        *   Analysis: This sense refers to a situation or state of affairs that is difficult and requires a solution. This fits "crime" and "unemployment" as states of affairs affecting a country. However, let's look at the synonym *job*. In the example "it is always a job to contact him", *job* is used informally to mean a difficult task. The example "she and her husband are having problems" implies relationship issues (a state of difficulty). This seems plausible for societal issues.

    *   **Sense 2:** `problem%1:10:00::`
        *   Definition: "a question raised for consideration or solution"
        *   Examples: "our homework consisted of ten problems to solve".
        *   Analysis: This sense is specific to academic or mathematical problems, or a specific question needing an answer. "Crime" is not a question raised for consideration in the academic sense; it's a societal condition. This is not the right sense.

    *   **Sense 3:** `problem%1:09:00::`
        *   Definition: "a source of difficulty"
        *   Synonyms: *trouble*
        *   Examples: "one trouble after another delayed the job", "what's the problem?"
        *   Analysis: This sense focuses on the entity or event *causing* the difficulty (the "source"). Crime and unemployment are sources of difficulty for the country. The example "what's the problem?" often asks for the source of the trouble.

3.  **Compare Sense 1 and Sense 3:**
    *   Sense 1: "a state of difficulty". Synonym: *job* (informal usage of "task/difficulty").
    *   Sense 3: "a source of difficulty". Synonym: *trouble*.

    Let's look at the specific usage in the text: "cite crime... as the most important problem facing their country".
    Is "crime" a "state of difficulty" (Sense 1) or a "source of difficulty" (Sense 3)?
    Usually, WordNet distinguishes between the abstract "problem" as a situation (Sense 1) and the "problem" as the specific entity causing the trouble (Sense 3).
    In this context, respondents are asked to identify the "problem". They identify "crime".
    WordNet 3.1 (or 3.0) hierarchy:
    *   Sense 1 (`problem%1:26:00::`) is under `difficulty` -> `state`. It refers to the situation itself.
    *   Sense 3 (`problem%1:09:00::`) is under `difficulty` -> `entity` (or similar path depending on version, but definition says "source").

    Let's check the mapping.
    WN 3.0:
    1. problem -- (a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved; "she and her husband are having problems"; "it is always a job to contact him")
    3. trouble, problem -- (a source of difficulty; "one trouble after another delayed the job"; "what's the problem?")

    In the sentence "crime is the most important problem", "problem" acts as a label for the issue.
    Often, broad societal issues (unemployment, crime) are described as "problems" in the sense of difficulties needing resolution (Sense 1).
    However, "problem" is being equated with "crime" here. "Crime" is the source of the difficulty.
    "What is the problem?" -> "The problem is crime."
    In Sense 3, the example is "what's the problem?". The answer to that question is the source of difficulty.
    "Crime" is a source of difficulty.

    Let's look closer at Sense 1's examples: "having problems" (relationship issues - state of affairs). "it is a job to contact him" (action is difficult).
    Sense 3's examples: "one trouble after another delayed the job" (specific events/sources). "what's the problem?" (inquiry into the source).

    "Crime" acts as a "source of difficulty" (Sense 3). It is an entity/phenomenon causing trouble.
    "Unemployment" is a source of difficulty.
    In polling contexts ("cite X as a problem"), X is the source of trouble.
    Therefore, Sense 3 ("a source of difficulty") seems appropriate because the text identifies specific phenomena (crime, unemployment) which act as the *source* of the country's troubles. The "problem" is the thing causing the issue.

    Wait, let me reconsider Sense 1. "A state of difficulty".
    Is "the problem facing their country" the state of difficulty itself? Yes.
    But "Crime" is defined as the problem.
    Is "Crime" a state of difficulty? High crime rates create a state of difficulty.
    Is "Crime" a source of difficulty? Yes, it causes trouble for citizens.

    Let's look at the hypernyms/structure if possible (mentally).
    Sense 1: State.
    Sense 3: Source / Causal Agent (in a broad sense).

    In the phrase "the problem facing their country", "problem" refers to the challenge or the issue. "Crime" is the issue.
    Common usage: "Unemployment is a big problem." Unemployment is the *source* of the difficulty for the people/economy.
    If I say "The problem is unemployment," I am identifying the source of the trouble.
    Sense 3's synonym is "trouble". "Crime is a big trouble" (awkward but semantically close). "Crime is a source of trouble/difficulty".
    Sense 1's synonym is "job". "Crime is a big job" (not fitting).

    Let's look at the definition of Sense 3 again: "a source of difficulty".
    If I ask "What is the problem?", and you say "Crime", you have identified the source of difficulty.
    The text says respondents cite crime "as the most important problem".
    This structure equates the phenomenon (crime) with the problem.
    Crime creates the difficulty.
    Therefore, Sense 3 fits "crime" better as the *source* of the difficulty, whereas Sense 1 refers more to the *state* of having a difficulty (e.g., "we have a problem").

    However, looking at typical WSD datasets (like SemCor or OntoNotes):
    Societal issues (unemployment, poverty, crime) are often tagged as Sense 1 (state of difficulty) in some resources, but others lean toward Sense 3 (source).
    Let's look at the example for Sense 1: "she and her husband are having problems". This is a state.
    Example for Sense 3: "one trouble after another delayed the job". Here "trouble" (synonym for problem) refers to specific events/sources.

    Let's test the substitution of synonyms.
    Sense 1: "cite crime as the most important **state of difficulty**". -> Sounds formal/abstract, but plausible.
    Sense 3: "cite crime as the most important **source of difficulty**". -> Sounds very accurate. Crime *causes* the trouble.
    Sense 3 Synonym "trouble": "cite crime as the most important **trouble**". -> Grammatically slightly off ("trouble" is usually mass noun or plural "troubles" in this context), but semantically close.
    Sense 1 Synonym "job": "cite crime as the most important **job**". -> Incorrect.

    Let's compare "problem" vs "trouble".
    "We have a problem with crime." vs "We have trouble with crime."
    "Crime is a problem." vs "Crime is a trouble." (Less common usage of trouble as a count noun here, usually "Crime is trouble" mass).
    But the definition "source of difficulty" is the key.
    In the phrase "facing their country", the country is facing a challenge. The challenge *is* the source of the difficulty.

    Let's look at the nuances of Sense 1 vs Sense 3 again.
    Sense 1: "A state of difficulty that needs to be resolved." This implies a situation that is problematic. "The Middle East problem." "The economic problem."
    Sense 3: "A source of difficulty." This implies the cause.

    In the context of a poll asking about the "most important problem" (MIP), this is a standard political science term. The "MIP" question asks voters what the biggest issue is.
    In WordNet, Sense 1 is the most generic "difficulty" sense.
    Let's look at the hyponyms of Sense 1 in WN 3.0: `crisis`, `rub`, `stumbling block`, `matter`.
    Let's look at the hyponyms of Sense 3: `can of worms`, `growing pains`, `hydra`, `thorn`.

    Usually, "Unemployment" and "Crime" are referred to as "social problems".
    "Social problem" -> A condition (state) deemed harmful.
    "Condition" -> State.
    This points to Sense 1 (State).

    Let's look at Sense 3 again. "Source of difficulty". "One trouble after another".
    If I say "The problem is the engine", the engine is the source.
    If I say "The problem is unemployment", unemployment is the source/condition.

    Let's try to find this specific sentence or similar ones in annotated corpora.
    Context: "cite crime, rather than unemployment, as the most important problem facing their country".
    This is a classic "Most Important Problem" (MIP) survey question.
    If we view "problem" as the *issue*, is an issue a "state" or a "source"?
    Unemployment is a state of people being unemployed.
    Crime is a set of actions/phenomena.

    Let's reconsider Sense 1. Definition: "a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved".
    Synonyms: *job*.
    Example: "she and her husband are having problems". (The relationship is in a state of difficulty).
    This sense seems to capture the abstract concept of a "problem" as an issue to be solved.

    Sense 3. Definition: "a source of difficulty".
    Synonyms: *trouble*.
    Example: "one trouble after another delayed the job".
    Here, "troubles" (problems) are specific impediments.

    When a pollster asks "What is the most important problem?", the respondent identifies a topic.
    The topic (Crime) is viewed as a problem.
    Is it a "state of difficulty"? Yes, a state of high crime rates is a difficulty.
    Is it a "source of difficulty"? Yes, crime causes fear and loss.

    Let's look at the WordNet hierarchy for Sense 1 (WN 3.0):
    `problem` (state) -> `difficulty` -> `situation` -> `state`.
    This suggests that "problem" (Sense 1) is the *situation itself*. "The problem of crime" = The difficult situation involving crime.

    Let's look at WordNet hierarchy for Sense 3 (WN 3.0):
    `trouble, problem` -> `difficulty` -> `condition` -> `state`.
    Wait, if Sense 3 is also under state, then the distinction is subtle.
    Actually, checking WN 3.0 online:
    1. problem -- (a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved...)
    3. trouble, problem -- (a source of difficulty...)

    If "Crime" is cited as a "problem", "Crime" is the label for the difficulty.
    Often, Sense 1 is used for "The Problem of X".
    Sense 3 is often used when "problem" means "trouble" or "hassle".
    "I had some problems with the car" (Sense 1 or 3 depending on if it's the state or the specific faults).
    "The car is a problem" (Sense 3 - source of trouble).

    "Crime is the most important problem."
    Subject: Crime. Predicate nominative: Problem.
    Crime = Source of trouble/difficulty.
    If I replace problem with the definitions:
    Crime is the most important **state of difficulty that needs to be resolved** facing their country. (A bit wordy, but fits the concept of solving a societal issue).
    Crime is the most important **source of difficulty** facing their country. (Fits very well causally).

    Let's check the Synonyms again.
    Sense 1: Job. "Crime is a tough job". No.
    Sense 3: Trouble. "Crime is big trouble". Yes.

    Also, consider the phrase "facing their country".
    A country faces a **problem**.
    A country faces a **trouble** (Sense 3).
    A country faces a **difficulty** (Sense 1 base).

    There is a specific sense in WordNet for "problem" as a question (Sense 2), which is clearly wrong.
    Between 1 and 3.
    Sense 1 focuses on the *state* needing resolution.
    Sense 3 focuses on the *source* of the difficulty.
    In "Crime is the problem", Crime is the cause of the distress/trouble.
    "What's the problem?" -> "The problem is the battery." (Source). Sense 3.
    "What's the problem?" -> "We have a communication problem." (State/Situation). Sense 1.

    "Crime" is a phenomenon that causes difficulty. It is a source of difficulty.
    Therefore Sense 3 seems linguistically stronger.
    However, "Social Problem" is a standard collocate.
    Is "Social Problem" Sense 1 or Sense 3?
    Wikipedia/General semantic: A social problem is a condition (state)...
    If "Social Problem" is a condition, it aligns with Sense 1.

    Let's look at SemCor annotations for "problem".
    "economic problems" -> often Sense 1.
    "unemployment problem" -> Sense 1?
    Let's try to find a consensus on "Unemployment is a problem".
    If I say "Unemployment is a huge problem," I am talking about the condition of unemployment.
    Is the condition of unemployment a "state of difficulty"? Yes.
    Is the condition of unemployment a "source of difficulty"? It causes poverty (source). But the unemployment itself is the state.

    Let's look at Sense 3's example again: "one trouble after another delayed the job".
    Here "trouble" refers to specific events (breakdowns, accidents) which are sources.
    The example for Sense 1: "she and her husband are having problems".
    This refers to the ongoing situation/state.

    "Crime" in the text is an ongoing situation/phenomenon facing the country.
    Respondents cite it as the "most important problem".
    This usage feels like the abstract "issue" sense.
    "The problem of crime".
    Usually, abstract "issues" (The Middle East problem, The budget problem) fall under Sense 1.
    Specific impediments (The problem with this switch) might be Sense 3.

    Let's check the definition of Sense 1 again: "a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved".
    This definition perfectly captures a societal issue that the government needs to fix.
    Sense 3 "source of difficulty" is also true, but Sense 1 carries the connotation of "needing to be resolved" (policy, solution), which fits the political/polling context ("facing their country").
    The "problem facing their country" implies a challenge to be overcome/resolved. Sense 1 explicitly mentions "needs to be resolved". Sense 3 just says "source".
    Therefore, Sense 1 is the better fit for a societal issue requiring a solution.

    Let's double check.
    Sentence: "cite crime ... as the most important problem facing their country".
    The context is about policy/government (President, polls, safety net).
    Societal issues are "states of difficulty" for the society.
    Sense 1 matches "state of difficulty".
    Sense 3 matches "source of difficulty".
    While Crime is a source, the "problem" in the phrase "The unemployment problem" or "The crime problem" refers to the problematic situation itself.
    If I say "The problem is the engine", I identify the source.
    If I say "Crime is the most important problem", I identify the topic/issue.
    Topics/issues in WordNet are often Sense 1 for 'problem'.

    Let's look at a similar example in SemCor/WordNet glosses.
    Sense 1 examples: "she and her husband are having problems" (interpersonal/situational). "it is always a job to contact him" (situational).
    Sense 3 examples: "one trouble after another delayed the job" (specific events/sources). "what's the problem?" (open question).

    "Crime" is a chronic situation. "Unemployment" is a chronic situation.
    They fit "state of difficulty" (Sense 1) better than "source" (Sense 3), which often implies a more discrete source of trouble (like a malfunction), though it can be broad.
    However, the crucial part of Sense 1's definition is "needs to be resolved".
    The country faces the problem (it needs to be resolved).
    This aligns with the political context.

    Let's check Sense 3 definition again. "a source of difficulty".
    If I ask "What is the problem facing the country?", and the answer is "Crime".
    Crime is the source of the difficulty.
    Does the definition "state of difficulty" fit Crime?
    "Crime is a state of difficulty"? No, crime is a set of acts. High crime rates are a state of difficulty.
    But "Crime" (the concept) is cited as the problem.
    Usually, when "problem" is used to mean "issue" (like in a news report or poll), it is Sense 1.
    "Health care problems", "Economic problems".
    Sense 1 covers "issues".

    Let's check if there is a pattern in WSD systems for "problem".
    In many contexts, Sense 1 is the default for "problem" when referring to abstract difficulties (math, life, society).
    Sense 2 is academic questions.
    Sense 3 is synonymous with "trouble" or "hassle".

    Test: "I have a problem with my car."
    If the engine is broken, the engine is the source (Sense 3).
    If I just say "I have a problem", it is the state (Sense 1).
    "Crime is the problem." -> Crime is the thing causing the trouble.
    But "The crime problem" -> The situation regarding crime (Sense 1).
    The sentence says: "cite crime... as the most important problem".
    This structure [cite X as problem] equates X to the problem.
    X (Crime) = Problem.
    If Problem = State of Difficulty (Sense 1), then Crime = State of Difficulty. (Slightly inexact semantic match, as Crime is an activity).
    If Problem = Source of Difficulty (Sense 3), then Crime = Source of Difficulty. (Exact match).

    However, let's look at Sense 1 again. "She and her husband are having problems".
    The problems are the relationship issues (Sources? Or States?). They are the difficulties.
    WordNet often maps "problem" in the sense of "issue" to Sense 1.
    "The problem of poverty". Sense 1.
    "The problem with that idea". Sense 1 or 3.
    "Don't give me any problems". Sense 3 (troubles).
    "Solve the problem". Sense 1 or 2.
    "Crime is the problem".
    If the text meant "Crime is the trouble", Sense 3.
    But "Problem facing the country".
    The phrase "problem facing [agent]" usually implies a situation to be dealt with.
    WordNet Sense 1 definition "state of difficulty that needs to be resolved" is the standard definition for a "problem" in a problem-solving context (like government).

    Let's compare the "Synonyms" again.
    Sense 1: "job". "Crime is a big job." (No).
    Sense 3: "trouble". "Crime is big trouble." (Colloquial, but yes).

    Let's compare the "Examples".
    Sense 1: "she and her husband are having problems". (Abstract situation).
    Sense 3: "one trouble after another". (Specific instances).

    "Crime" is an abstract societal concept/phenomenon.
    "Unemployment" is an abstract societal condition.
    These act like the "problems" in the relationship example (Sense 1).
    In the relationship example, the "problems" are the difficulties in the relationship state.
    In the country example, the "problem" is the difficulty in the country's state.

    Sense 3's example "one trouble after another delayed the job" suggests discrete obstacles.
    The phrase "most important problem" in a poll usually refers to the domain of difficulty (Economy, Health, Crime). These are broad states of affairs.
    Thus, Sense 1 is the most appropriate for "problem" meaning "issue" or "matter of concern".

    Decision process:
    1. Target is "problem" in "most important problem facing their country".
    2. Context is a poll about societal issues (Crime, Unemployment).
    3. Sense 2 is "question" (incorrect).
    4. Sense 3 is "source of difficulty" (synonym: trouble). Examples imply specific troubles.
    5. Sense 1 is "state of difficulty that needs to be resolved" (synonym: job - in the sense of task/difficulty). Examples imply situations (relationship problems).
    6. Societal issues like unemployment and crime are states of affairs that create difficulty and need resolution.
    7. Sense 1 captures the "needs to be resolved" aspect relevant to government/polls.
    8. Sense 1 is the standard "issue" sense.

    Therefore, Sense 1 is the correct choice.

    Let me double check if Sense 3 could be right.
    Could "problem" here mean "trouble"?
    "The country is in trouble." -> The country has problems.
    "The problem facing the country."
    If I say "The problem is X", X is the source.
    But in the phrase "The X problem" or "X is the problem", does it switch senses?
    "Unemployment is a problem."
    Is it a source? It causes poverty.
    Is it a state? It is a state of being jobless.
    The "problem" is the existence of this state.
    The definition of Sense 1 "state of difficulty" fits the *existence* of the issue.
    The definition of Sense 3 "source of difficulty" fits the *causal role* of the issue.
    In WSD, "state" vs "source/cause" is the distinction.
    Is "The unemployment problem" a state or a source?
    It is usually treated as a situation (State).
    Hence Sense 1.

    Another check: Synonym "job" for Sense 1.
    "It is always a job to contact him."
    "It is a job to solve the crime problem."
    This usage of "job" means "difficult task".
    This aligns with the government's task of solving the problem.
    Sense 1 encompasses the "task/difficulty" aspect.

    Final check: Sense 1 vs Sense 3.
    Context: "respondents... cite crime... as the most important problem".
    This is the "Most Important Problem" (MIP) variable in political science.
    It is operationalized as "issues".
    Issues = States of affairs that require attention.
    Sense 1 definition: "state of difficulty that needs to be resolved".
    This matches perfectly.

    Selected Sense: 1.

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

[User]
Target lemma: country
Target surface form: country
Context:
In addition, a stronger social safety net has helped to shield the poor. (The United Nations' Economic Commission for Latin America reported this week that the proportion of Latin Americans living in poverty rose only marginally in 2009 and has fallen again this year, to 32%. -RRB- But the mood varies widely from country to country (see chart 4). Brazil's strong economic performance and the popularity of its outgoing president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, is reflected in a widely shared sense of progress. That is scarcer in Mexico and Central America, where the recession was more severe and violent crime has worsened. For only the second time since the polls began, more respondents across Latin America as a whole cite crime, rather than unemployment, as the most important problem facing their <t>country</t> (see chart 5). Some 31% say that either they or a close relative have been victims of crime over the past year, but that is down from 38% last year and is the lowest figure since 1995.

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

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

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the Target Word:** The target lemma is "country". The surface form is "country". The specific occurrence in context is "...most important problem facing their **country**...".

2.  **Analyze the Context:**
    *   The text discusses Latin America, mentioning specific nations (Brazil, Mexico, Central America).
    *   It talks about presidents, governments (implied by "president", "polls"), social safety nets, and economic performance.
    *   The specific phrase is "problem facing their country".
    *   What does "country" refer to here? It refers to the political entity, the state, or the nation as a whole (land + people + government). The problems mentioned are crime and unemployment, which are issues affecting the population within the political boundaries of a state.

3.  **Evaluate Candidate Senses:**

    *   **Sense 1:** `country%1:14:00::` | Definition: "a politically organized body of people under a single government" | Synonyms: state, nation, land, commonwealth, res publica, body politic.
        *   *Analysis:* This sense focuses on the political organization. A "problem facing their country" fits well here. Issues like crime and unemployment are problems for the polity/state. The synonym "nation" and "state" fit the context of "president" and "polls".

    *   **Sense 2:** `country%1:15:00::` | Definition: "the territory occupied by a nation" | Synonyms: state, land.
        *   *Analysis:* This focuses on the geography/territory. While a problem can "face" a territory, usually we say problems face the people or the state. However, "country" is often ambiguous between territory and polity.

    *   **Sense 3:** `country%1:14:01::` | Definition: "the people who live in a nation or country" | Synonyms: nation, land.
        *   *Analysis:* This focuses specifically on the population. Example: "sums up the nation's mood". The context mentions "respondents... cite crime... as the most important problem facing their country". Does the problem face the *people* or the *political entity*? Usually, "country" in a political/economic context (presidents, polls, unemployment) refers to the state/polity (Sense 1). If the text said "the whole country was upset", Sense 3 would be stronger. Here, it's about problems facing the entity.

    *   **Sense 4:** `country%1:15:01::` | Definition: "an area outside of cities and towns" | Synonyms: rural area.
        *   *Analysis:* Clearly incorrect. The context talks about nations like Brazil and Mexico.

    *   **Sense 5:** `country%1:15:02::` | Definition: "a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary..." | Synonyms: area.
        *   *Analysis:* Incorrect. This refers to things like "Bible country" or "mountainous area". The context refers to specific nation-states.

4.  **Differentiating between Sense 1 and Sense 2 (and Sense 3):**
    *   Sense 1 (Polity/State) vs Sense 2 (Territory).
    *   Context: "problem facing their country".
    *   The text discusses political figures (presidents), polls, and systemic issues (unemployment, crime, social safety nets). These are matters of the *state* or *polity* (Sense 1).
    *   While Sense 2 (territory) is physically where the problems occur, the idiom "facing their country" usually implies the political entity or the collective body (Sense 1).
    *   Let's look at Sense 3 (People) again. "Nation" is a synonym for Sense 3. "A statement that sums up the nation's mood". In the target sentence, respondents cite a problem facing their country. Does the problem face the people (Sense 3)? Or the state (Sense 1)?
    *   Usually, WordNet distinguishes:
        *   Sense 1: "politically organized body... under a single government".
        *   Sense 2: "territory occupied by a nation".
        *   Sense 3: "the people who live in a nation".
    *   "Crime is a problem facing their country." If we substitute: "Crime is a problem facing their state" (Sense 1) works. "Crime is a problem facing their territory" (Sense 2) is slightly awkward. "Crime is a problem facing their people" (Sense 3) works well too.
    *   However, standard WSD for "country" in contexts involving governance, presidents, and national polls usually defaults to Sense 1 (the political entity). The definition "politically organized body of people" captures the union of government and populace that is being addressed by the polls and presidents.
    *   Let's look at the examples for Sense 1: "the state has elected a new president". The context mentions "Brazil's strong economic performance... popularity of its outgoing president".
    *   Let's look at the examples for Sense 3: "sums up the nation's mood". The context mentions "mood varies...". But the target specific instance is "problem facing their country".
    *   When we talk about problems "facing a country", we usually refer to the state/entity (Sense 1). For instance, "The country faces a debt crisis." This is the political entity.
    *   Sense 1 seems the most robust fit for a political/economic article discussing presidents and national statistics. It encompasses the political aspect which is prominent ("president", "polls", "government" implied by state).

    *   *Self-Correction/Refinement:* Sometimes distinguishing Sense 1 and Sense 3 is tricky. Sense 1 includes "politically organized body of people". Sense 3 is just "the people". The target sentence talks about respondents (people) citing problems. But the "country" is the entity containing them.
    *   Sense 1 ("state", "nation", "body politic") is the standard sense for "country" when referring to a nation-state in a geopolitical context (like "European countries", "Brazil", "Mexico").
    *   Sense 2 is strictly the land/ground.
    *   Sense 3 is the populace as a group (metonymy).
    *   The sentence "problem facing their country" is best interpreted as the state/polity (Sense 1). If it were Sense 3, it would likely be phrased "facing the nation" or "facing the people". "Country" strongly leans towards the state concept in this register.

    *   Let's check Sense 1 again. Synonyms: state, nation, land. Examples: "African nations". The text mentions "Latin Americans", "Brazil", "Mexico". These are nation-states.
    *   Therefore, Sense 1 is the correct choice.

    *   *Final check:*
        *   Sense 1: politically organized body (state). Fits "Brazil", "Mexico", context of presidents and polls.
        *   Sense 2: territory. Too restrictive.
        *   Sense 3: people. Metonymic, but Sense 1 covers the political unity which is the primary denotation in news reporting.
    *   I will select Sense 1.

    Wait, looking at the indices provided in the prompt.
    1. sense_key=country%1:14:00:: (Polity)
    2. sense_key=country%1:15:00:: (Territory)
    3. sense_key=country%1:14:01:: (People)
    ...

    Let's re-read Sense 3. "the people who live in a nation or country". Example: "sums up the nation's mood". The text *does* talk about the mood varying. BUT the target sentence is "problem facing their country".
    Compare:
    Target: "problem facing their country".
    Sense 1 Ex: "the state has elected a new president" (Political action).
    Sense 3 Ex: "sums up the nation's mood" (Public opinion).

    The target sentence is about "crime and unemployment". These are problems for the state (to solve) and the territory (where they happen). However, "country" is the hypernym for the sovereign entity.
    In WordNet hierarchies, `country%1:14:00` (State/Nation) is usually the default for named countries in political contexts. `country%1:14:01` is often a specific metonymy (Country = The People).
    Given the phrase "problem facing their country", it is treated as a singular entity (facing). The entity that faces structural problems like unemployment and crime is the State/Polity.
    Sense 1 is the best fit.

    Let's double check the indices numbering.
    The user wants the index (1, 2, 3, 4, 5).
    Sense 1 is index 1.

    Let's confirm Sense 1 vs Sense 2.
    Sense 2 definition: "the territory occupied by a nation". Example: "he returned to the land of his birth". This is spatial.
    Target: "problem facing their country". This is abstract/political.
    Sense 1 is definitely better than Sense 2.

    Let's confirm Sense 1 vs Sense 3.
    Sense 3 definition: "the people who live in a nation". Example: "news was announced to the nation".
    Target: "problem facing their country".
    While the people suffer, the "country" in a report about presidents and polls refers to the political entity.
    Sense 1 is the standard sense for "country" = "nation-state".

    Conclusion: Sense 1.