[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: seat
Target surface form: seats
Context:
Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district that hasn't backed a Democratic presidential candidate since Adlai Stevenson is another reminder that, at least at the federal level, political "ticket splitting "has been on the rise over the past half century. In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives. Now that percentage routinely equals a third and twice has been above 40%. As we know, voters tend to favor Republicans more in races for president than in those for Congress. In every presidential election over the past half century, except for the Goldwater presidential candidacy, the GOP has captured a greater percentage of the major - party popular vote for president than it has of congressional <t>seats</t> or the popular vote for Congress. Prior to 1932, the pattern was nearly the opposite.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=seat%1:15:01:: | definition=a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane) | synonyms=place | examples=he booked their seats in advance; he sat in someone else's place
2. sense_key=seat%1:08:00:: | definition=the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on | synonyms=buttocks, nates, arse, butt, backside, bum | examples=he deserves a good kick in the butt; are you going to sit on your fanny and do nothing?
3. sense_key=seat%1:06:01:: | definition=furniture that is designed for sitting on | examples=there were not enough seats for all the guests
4. sense_key=seat%1:06:00:: | definition=any support where you can sit (especially the part of a chair or bench etc. on which you sit) | examples=he dusted off the seat before sitting down
5. sense_key=seat%1:15:00:: | definition=a center of authority (as a city from which authority is exercised)
6. sense_key=seat%1:15:02:: | definition=the location (metaphorically speaking) where something is based | examples=the brain is said to be the seat of reason
7. sense_key=seat%1:07:00:: | definition=the legal right to sit as a member in a legislative or similar body | examples=he was elected to a seat in the Senate
8. sense_key=seat%1:06:03:: | definition=a part of a machine that supports or guides another part
9. sense_key=seat%1:06:02:: | definition=the cloth covering for the buttocks | examples=the seat of his pants was worn through

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

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

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

reasoning_content:
The target word is "seats" in the context of "congressional seats".
The context talks about a GOP congressional hopeful, political "ticket splitting", congressional districts, and the percentage of congressional seats captured.
"Congressional seats" refers to the membership or position in a legislative body (Congress).
Let's look at the candidate senses:
1. seat%1:15:01:: - a space reserved for sitting
2. seat%1:08:00:: - fleshy part of the human body
3. seat%1:06:01:: - furniture designed for sitting
4. seat%1:06:00:: - any support where you can sit
5. seat%1:15:00:: - a center of authority
6. seat%1:15:02:: - the location where something is based
7. seat%1:07:00:: - the legal right to sit as a member in a legislative or similar body. Example: "he was elected to a seat in the Senate"
8. seat%1:06:03:: - a part of a machine
9. seat%1:06:02:: - the cloth covering for the buttocks

The context clearly refers to membership in a legislative body (Congress).
Sense 7 matches this perfectly: "the legal right to sit as a member in a legislative or similar body" with the example "he was elected to a seat in the Senate".
Therefore, the index is 7.


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: popular
Target surface form: popular
Context:
Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district that hasn't backed a Democratic presidential candidate since Adlai Stevenson is another reminder that, at least at the federal level, political "ticket splitting "has been on the rise over the past half century. In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives. Now that percentage routinely equals a third and twice has been above 40%. As we know, voters tend to favor Republicans more in races for president than in those for Congress. In every presidential election over the past half century, except for the Goldwater presidential candidacy, the GOP has captured a greater percentage of the major - party popular vote for president than it has of congressional seats or the <t>popular</t> vote for Congress. Prior to 1932, the pattern was nearly the opposite.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=popular%3:00:00:: | definition=regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public | examples=a popular tourist attraction; a popular girl
2. sense_key=popular%5:00:00:democratic:00 | definition=carried on by or for the people (or citizens) at large | examples=the popular vote; popular representation
3. sense_key=popular%5:00:01:common:01 | definition=representing or appealing to or adapted for the benefit of the people at large | synonyms=democratic | examples=democratic art forms; a democratic or popular movement
4. sense_key=popular%5:00:00:nonclassical:00 | definition=(of music or art) new and of general appeal (especially among young people) | synonyms=pop

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 Context:** The sentence is: "...the GOP has captured a greater percentage of the major - party popular vote for president than it has of congressional seats or the <t>popular</t> vote for Congress."
    *   The target word "popular" modifies "vote".
    *   The context is political: discussing elections, voting percentages, ticket splitting, Republican vs. Democrat performance.
    *   The phrase "popular vote" refers to the total number of votes cast by individual citizens, as opposed to the electoral vote or seats won.

2.  **Analyze the Candidate Senses:**
    *   **Sense 1 (popular%3:00:00::):** "regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public". Examples: "popular tourist attraction", "popular girl".
        *   *Evaluation:* This refers to something being liked or admired. A "popular vote" is not a "liked vote". This is incorrect.
    *   **Sense 2 (popular%5:00:00:democratic:00):** "carried on by or for the people (or citizens) at large". Examples: "the popular vote", "popular representation".
        *   *Evaluation:* This definition fits perfectly. "Popular vote" means the vote carried out by the people at large (the general populace), rather than a specific body (like an electoral college) or a specific subset. The example "the popular vote" matches the context exactly.
    *   **Sense 3 (popular%5:00:01:common:01):** "representing or appealing to or adapted for the benefit of the people at large". Examples: "democratic or popular movement".
        *   *Evaluation:* This is similar to Sense 2 but leans more towards the nature of movements or arts ("appealing to"). While related to "people at large", the specific collocation "popular vote" is a mechanic of counting votes carried out *by* the people, which aligns better with Sense 2's definition "carried on by... the people". Sense 3 implies representation or appeal, whereas the "popular vote" is a tally of the people's action.
    *   **Sense 4 (popular%5:00:00:nonclassical:00):** "(of music or art) new and of general appeal...". Synonyms: pop.
        *   *Evaluation:* This is about pop culture/music. Incorrect.

3.  **Final Selection:** Sense 2 is the correct choice. It specifically defines the phrase "popular vote" as an example. The definition "carried on by or for the people at large" accurately describes the concept of the popular vote in an election context.

4.  **Formatting:** Return JSON object with the index 2.

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: vote
Target surface form: vote
Context:
Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district that hasn't backed a Democratic presidential candidate since Adlai Stevenson is another reminder that, at least at the federal level, political "ticket splitting "has been on the rise over the past half century. In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives. Now that percentage routinely equals a third and twice has been above 40%. As we know, voters tend to favor Republicans more in races for president than in those for Congress. In every presidential election over the past half century, except for the Goldwater presidential candidacy, the GOP has captured a greater percentage of the major - party popular vote for president than it has of congressional seats or the popular <t>vote</t> for Congress. Prior to 1932, the pattern was nearly the opposite.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=vote%1:04:00:: | definition=a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative | synonyms=ballot, voting, balloting | examples=there were only 17 votes in favor of the motion; they allowed just one vote per person
2. sense_key=vote%1:04:01:: | definition=the opinion of a group as determined by voting | examples=they put the question to a vote
3. sense_key=vote%1:07:00:: | definition=a legal right guaranteed by the 15th amendment to the US Constitution; guaranteed to women by the 19th amendment | synonyms=right to vote, suffrage | examples=American women got the vote in 1920
4. sense_key=vote%1:14:00:: | definition=a body of voters who have the same interests | examples=he failed to get the Black vote
5. sense_key=vote%1:09:00:: | definition=the total number of voters who participated | synonyms=voter turnout | examples=they are expecting a large vote

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

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

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

reasoning_content:
The target word is "vote" in the context: "the GOP has captured a greater percentage of the major-party popular vote for president than it has of congressional seats or the popular vote for Congress."

The context is talking about the "popular vote", which refers to the choice made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative, i.e., the actual tally of votes.

Let's analyze the senses:
1. vote%1:04:00:: - a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative (e.g., popular vote, the tally/result of voting).
2. vote%1:04:01:: - the opinion of a group as determined by voting (e.g., "put the question to a vote").
3. vote%1:07:00:: - a legal right guaranteed by the 15th amendment (suffrage, right to vote).
4. sense_key=vote%1:14:00:: - a body of voters who have the same interests (e.g., the Black vote).
5. sense_key=vote%1:09:00:: - the total number of voters who participated (voter turnout).

The phrase "popular vote" refers to the aggregate of individual votes cast, the tally or count of votes, which fits sense 1 ("a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative"). Wait, "popular vote" is the total count of votes across the whole population. Is it sense 1 or 5?
Sense 1: "a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative". Examples: "17 votes in favor of the motion". This fits the idea of the number of votes a candidate gets (the popular vote).
Sense 5: "the total number of voters who participated". Example: "they are expecting a large vote". This is voter turnout, not the percentage of the vote captured by a candidate.

In the context "captured a greater percentage of the major-party popular vote", the "vote" refers to the tallied choices (the count of votes for a candidate), which perfectly aligns with sense 1. Sense 1 is about the counted votes (e.g. "17 votes in favor"), which is what "popular vote" is - the count of votes from the populace.

So sense 1 is the best fit.

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: opposite
Target surface form: opposite
Context:
Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district that hasn't backed a Democratic presidential candidate since Adlai Stevenson is another reminder that, at least at the federal level, political "ticket splitting "has been on the rise over the past half century. In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives. Now that percentage routinely equals a third and twice has been above 40%. As we know, voters tend to favor Republicans more in races for president than in those for Congress. In every presidential election over the past half century, except for the Goldwater presidential candidacy, the GOP has captured a greater percentage of the major - party popular vote for president than it has of congressional seats or the popular vote for Congress. Prior to 1932, the pattern was nearly the <t>opposite</t>. What accounts for the results of recent decades?

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=opposite%1:10:00:: | definition=a word that expresses a meaning opposed to the meaning of another word, in which case the two words are antonyms of each other | synonyms=antonym, opposite word | examples=to him the antonym of `gay' was `depressed'
2. sense_key=opposite%1:24:03:: | definition=a relation of direct opposition | synonyms=reverse, contrary | examples=we thought Sue was older than Bill but just the reverse was true
3. sense_key=opposite%1:18:00:: | definition=a contestant that you are matched against | synonyms=opposition, opponent
4. sense_key=opposite%1:24:04:: | definition=something inverted in sequence or character or effect | synonyms=inverse | examples=when the direct approach failed he tried the inverse

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

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the Context:**
    *   Sentence: "Prior to 1932, the pattern was nearly the <t>opposite</t>."
    *   Preceding context discusses how, in recent decades (post-WWII), voters favor Republicans more in presidential races than in congressional races (ticket splitting).
    *   Specific statistic: GOP gets a greater percentage of popular vote for president than congressional seats.
    *   The sentence with the target word says: Before 1932, the pattern was nearly the [target].
    *   Meaning: Before 1932, the situation was reversed. Instead of voters favoring Republicans for president over Congress, they likely favored Democrats for president over Congress, or the relationship between presidential and congressional voting patterns was the reverse of what was just described.

2.  **Evaluate the Candidate Senses:**

    *   **Sense 1:** `a word that expresses a meaning opposed to the meaning of another word...`
        *   This refers to linguistics/lexicography (antonyms).
        *   Context usage: Is the target referring to a word? No, it's referring to a situation or a trend ("the pattern").
        *   Fit: Poor.

    *   **Sense 2:** `a relation of direct opposition`
        *   Synonyms: reverse, contrary.
        *   Examples: "we thought Sue was older than Bill but just the reverse was true".
        *   Context usage: The text says "the pattern was nearly the opposite". Here, "opposite" acts as a noun referring to the state of affairs being the "reverse" of the previously described pattern. This fits the concept of "the reverse was true" or a situation of direct opposition regarding the trend.
        *   Fit: Strong.

    *   **Sense 3:** `a contestant that you are matched against`
        *   Synonyms: opposition, opponent.
        *   Context usage: Is "the pattern" an opponent in a contest? No.
        *   Fit: Incorrect.

    *   **Sense 4:** `something inverted in sequence or character or effect`
        *   Synonyms: inverse.
        *   Examples: "when the direct approach failed he tried the inverse".
        *   Context usage: This is close to Sense 2. It implies an inversion. However, "direct opposition" (Sense 2) captures the dynamic of political trends reversing better than the mathematical/sequential inversion often implied by "inverse". The example for Sense 2 ("just the reverse was true") aligns perfectly with the structure "the pattern was nearly the opposite [of what was just described]".
        *   Comparison Sense 2 vs Sense 4: In WordNet hierarchies (noun.artifact vs noun.attribute), Sense 2 (relation of direct opposition) usually captures the abstract concept of "the opposite" in a narrative contrast (like "the truth is the opposite"). Sense 4 usually implies a specific thing inverted in effect (like a mathematical inverse or a photographic negative). The phrase "the pattern was nearly the opposite" is essentially saying "the relation was one of direct opposition" or "the reverse was true". Sense 2's example "just the reverse was true" is the closest semantic match to "the pattern was nearly the opposite".

3.  **Final Selection:**
    *   The context describes a reversal of a political trend.
    *   "The pattern was nearly the opposite" equates to "The reverse was true."
    *   Sense 2 defines "opposite" as a relation of direct opposition, with the synonym "reverse" and the example matching the usage perfectly.

4.  **Format Output:**
    *   The user requested a JSON object with the index.
    *   Index 2 corresponds to `opposite%1:24:03::`.

    Let's double check the sense ordering provided in the prompt.
    1. sense_key=opposite%1:10:00:: (antonym)
    2. sense_key=opposite%1:24:03:: (relation of direct opposition / reverse)
    3. sense_key=opposite%1:18:00:: (opponent)
    4. sense_key=opposite%1:24:04:: (inverse)

    My choice is Sense 2.

provider: Phala


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

[User]
Target lemma: account_for
Target surface form: accounts for
Context:
In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives. Now that percentage routinely equals a third and twice has been above 40%. As we know, voters tend to favor Republicans more in races for president than in those for Congress. In every presidential election over the past half century, except for the Goldwater presidential candidacy, the GOP has captured a greater percentage of the major - party popular vote for president than it has of congressional seats or the popular vote for Congress. Prior to 1932, the pattern was nearly the opposite. What <t>accounts for</t> the results of recent decades? A simple economic theory may provide at least a partial explanation for the split personality displayed by Americans in the voting booth.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=account_for%2:42:00:: | definition=be the reason or explanation for | examples=The recession accounts for the slow retail business
2. sense_key=account_for%2:32:00:: | definition=give reasons for | examples=Can you account for all these absences?

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 lemma is "account_for" with the surface form "accounts for". Let me analyze the context:

Context: "What accounts for the results of recent decades?"

This is asking about what explains or causes the results. The sentence is asking about the reason behind something - specifically, what explains the voting patterns described.

Let me look at the two candidate senses:

1. sense_key=account_for%2:42:00:: | definition=be the reason or explanation for | examples=The recession accounts for the slow retail business
2. sense_key=account_for%2:32:00:: | definition=give reasons for | examples=Can you account for all these absences?

The key difference:
- Sense 1 is about something being the reason/explanation for something else (causative)
- Sense 2 is about giving reasons or explaining (active explanation by someone)

In the context "What accounts for the results of recent decades?", the question is asking what factor/phenomenon serves as the explanation for the results. This is asking for a causal factor or explanation - the thing that causes or explains the voting patterns.

This matches sense 1 - "be the reason or explanation for" - where something (a factor, phenomenon, theory) serves as the explanation.

The example "The recession accounts for the slow retail business" is similar - the recession is the reason/explanation for the slow business.

Sense 2 would be more like asking someone to explain something - "Can you account for all these absences?" - where a person is being asked to give an explanation.

In this context, "What accounts for..." is asking what factor or phenomenon serves as the explanation, not asking someone to give reasons. So the answer is sense 1.

{"sense_index": 1}

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: result
Target surface form: results
Context:
In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives. Now that percentage routinely equals a third and twice has been above 40%. As we know, voters tend to favor Republicans more in races for president than in those for Congress. In every presidential election over the past half century, except for the Goldwater presidential candidacy, the GOP has captured a greater percentage of the major - party popular vote for president than it has of congressional seats or the popular vote for Congress. Prior to 1932, the pattern was nearly the opposite. What accounts for the <t>results</t> of recent decades? A simple economic theory may provide at least a partial explanation for the split personality displayed by Americans in the voting booth.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=result%1:19:00:: | definition=a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon | synonyms=consequence, effect, outcome, event, issue, upshot | examples=the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise; his decision had depressing consequences for business
2. sense_key=result%1:10:00:: | definition=a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem | synonyms=solution, answer, resolution, solvent | examples=they were trying to find a peaceful solution; the answers were in the back of the book
3. sense_key=result%1:11:00:: | definition=something that results | synonyms=resultant, final result, outcome, termination | examples=he listened for the results on the radio
4. sense_key=result%1:10:01:: | definition=the semantic role of the noun phrase whose referent exists only by virtue of the activity denoted by the verb in the clause | synonyms=resultant role

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

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

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

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the Context:**
    *   Target word: "results" (plural noun).
    *   Sentence: "What accounts for the <t>results</t> of recent decades?"
    *   Preceding context: Discusses election statistics (percentages of districts choosing different parties), trends in voting behavior (favoring Republicans for president vs. Congress), and historical shifts in these patterns.
    *   Meaning in context: The word refers to the outcomes of the elections mentioned (vote percentages, who won, the specific patterns of voting behavior). It's asking what explains the *outcomes* or *consequences* observed in recent decades.

2.  **Analyze Candidate Senses:**
    *   **Sense 1:** "a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon". Synonyms: consequence, effect, outcome, event, issue, upshot. Examples: "depressing consequences for business".
        *   *Fit:* This fits well. The election results (vote counts, seat distributions) are phenomena caused by the voting process. "Outcome" is a very strong synonym here. "Election results" is a standard collocation.
    *   **Sense 2:** "a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem". Synonyms: solution, answer, resolution.
        *   *Fit:* This is for mathematical problems or puzzles (e.g., "the result of the equation"). It doesn't fit the context of election outcomes.
    *   **Sense 3:** "something that results". Synonyms: resultant, final result, outcome, termination. Examples: "he listened for the results on the radio".
        *   *Fit:* This is a hypernym or a very general definition ("something that results"). The example "he listened for the results on the radio" is specifically about election results. This sense often overlaps significantly with Sense 1 in WordNet hierarchies. Let's look closer at the WordNet structure (often Sense 1 is the general "consequence/effect" and Sense 3 is "outcome/final result").
        *   *Distinction:* Sense 1 emphasizes the causal link ("caused by some previous phenomenon") and includes "consequence/effect". Sense 3 emphasizes the finality ("final result", "termination").
        *   *Context Check:* The text asks "What accounts for the results...?" It refers to the voting patterns (percentages, splits). Are these "consequences" (Sense 1) or "final outcomes" (Sense 3)?
        *   Let's look at the synonyms provided in the prompt.
            *   Sense 1 synonyms: consequence, effect, outcome, event, issue, upshot.
            *   Sense 3 synonyms: resultant, final result, outcome, termination.
        *   Both have "outcome".
        *   Sense 1 implies a causal relationship ("caused by some previous phenomenon"). The text discusses causes ("A simple economic theory may provide... explanation").
        *   However, the specific collocation "results of recent decades" usually refers to the *outcomes* of the events (elections).
        *   WordNet 3.1 structure:
            *   Sense 1 (result, consequence, effect, outcome, event, issue, upshot): a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon.
            *   Sense 3 (result, resultant, final result, outcome, termination): something that results.
        *   Usually, "election results" falls under the concrete outcome sense. In many WSD systems, Sense 1 is the most general "consequence/effect". Sense 3 is often defined as a specific type of entity resulting from an activity.
        *   Let's compare the examples. Sense 1: "magnetic effect", "decision had consequences". Sense 3: "listened for the results on the radio" (specifically election results).
        *   The example for Sense 3 is almost identical to the usage in the text (election results). The text asks about the "results of recent decades" (the voting patterns/outcomes).
        *   Is "results" here meaning the *effect* (Sense 1) or the *outcome* (Sense 3)?
        *   Often, Sense 1 is used for abstract cause-effect relationships ("depressing consequences"). Sense 3 is used for the specific end product of a process ("election results").
        *   Let's check standard mappings. "Election results" is the canonical example for Sense 3 in many WordNet annotations because it is the *final result* of the voting process, rather than a side effect (Sense 1). Sense 1 tends to imply "consequence" or "side effect". The vote count isn't a side effect; it is the direct *outcome* (Sense 3).
        *   Wait, Sense 1 includes "outcome" as a synonym. But Sense 1's definition "phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon" is very broad.
        *   Sense 3's definition "something that results" is vague, but the example "he listened for the results on the radio" is the clincher. That example refers to election results. The target context refers to election results.
        *   Therefore, Sense 3 is the best match based on the specific "election results" domain provided in the examples for Sense 3.

3.  **Refining the Choice:**
    *   Context: Election outcomes/trends.
    *   Sense 1: Effect/Consequence. (e.g., The effect of the medicine). "Consequence" implies a negative or indirect result often. The definition emphasizes the causal link.
    *   Sense 3: Final result/Outcome. Example: "listened for the results". This refers to scores, numbers, winners.
    *   The text refers to "results of recent decades" -> the specific numbers and seats captured. These are "final results".
    *   The example "he listened for the results on the radio" strongly aligns Sense 3 with the domain of elections/scores.

    Let's double-check if there's a nuance I'm missing.
    Sense 1: "The magnetic effect...", "decision had depressing consequences".
    Sense 3: "listened for the results".

    The question asks about the "results of recent decades". These are the accumulated outcomes of the elections.
    Sense 3 is clearly the intended sense for "election results" in WordNet. Sense 1 is usually for "consequences" or "effects" in a causal chain.

    Therefore, Sense 3 is the correct choice.

4.  **Final Decision:**
    *   Sense 1 is "consequence/effect".
    *   Sense 3 is "outcome/final result" (specifically regarding scores/elections in the example).
    *   The context is about election outcomes.
    *   Choice: Sense 3.


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

[User]
Target lemma: recent
Target surface form: recent
Context:
In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives. Now that percentage routinely equals a third and twice has been above 40%. As we know, voters tend to favor Republicans more in races for president than in those for Congress. In every presidential election over the past half century, except for the Goldwater presidential candidacy, the GOP has captured a greater percentage of the major - party popular vote for president than it has of congressional seats or the popular vote for Congress. Prior to 1932, the pattern was nearly the opposite. What accounts for the results of <t>recent</t> decades? A simple economic theory may provide at least a partial explanation for the split personality displayed by Americans in the voting booth.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=recent%5:00:00:new:00 | definition=new | examples=recent graduates; a recent addition to the house
2. sense_key=recent%5:00:00:past:00 | definition=of the immediate past or just previous to the present time | synonyms=late | examples=a late development; their late quarrel

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: `recent`
    *   Target surface form: `recent`
    *   Context phrase: "...results of recent decades?"
    *   Broader context: The text discusses voting patterns in US presidential elections. It contrasts the period prior to 1948/prior to 1932 with the period since then ("past half century"). The author asks what explains the results of "recent decades".

2.  **Analyze the Candidate Senses:**

    *   **Sense 1:**
        *   Definition: `new`
        *   Examples: `recent graduates`, `a recent addition to the house`
        *   Synonyms: (implied by 'new') fresh, new.
        *   Analysis: This sense focuses on something being *new* or having just come into existence/occurred. "Recent graduates" are people who just graduated. A "recent addition" is something just added. While "recent decades" are closer to now than ancient history, the emphasis here isn't on the *novelty* or *newness* of the decades themselves, but rather on their position in time relative to the present.

    *   **Sense 2:**
        *   Definition: `of the immediate past or just previous to the present time`
        *   Synonyms: `late`
        *   Examples: `a late development`, `their late quarrel`
        *   Analysis: This sense focuses on the temporal relationship—being near to the present time. The context discusses "recent decades" in contrast to "prior to 1932" or "prior to 1948". It refers to the decades leading up to the time of writing. This aligns perfectly with the definition "of the immediate past or just previous to the present time".

3.  **Compare Senses against Context:**
    *   The phrase is "recent decades".
    *   Does this mean "new decades"? (Sense 1) Not really. The decades themselves are just time spans. The results within them are not being described as "new results" in the sense of "brand new products" or "recent additions". They are being described as belonging to the time period immediately preceding now.
    *   Does this mean "of the immediate past"? (Sense 2) Yes. The text contrasts the "recent decades" (past half century) with earlier periods (pre-1932). It refers to the time immediately preceding the present.

4.  **Determine the Best Fit:**
    *   Sense 2 captures the temporal aspect better. "Recent" here acts as a synonym for "late" or "past" (as in "in recent years").
    *   Sense 1 (`new`) is often used for objects or people (recent purchase, recent arrival). When referring to time periods ("recent years", "recent times", "recent decades"), the meaning is usually "immediately past" (Sense 2).

5.  **Select the Index:**
    *   Sense 1 is index 1.
    *   Sense 2 is index 2.
    *   Sense 2 is the correct choice.

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

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: decade
Target surface form: decades
Context:
In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives. Now that percentage routinely equals a third and twice has been above 40%. As we know, voters tend to favor Republicans more in races for president than in those for Congress. In every presidential election over the past half century, except for the Goldwater presidential candidacy, the GOP has captured a greater percentage of the major - party popular vote for president than it has of congressional seats or the popular vote for Congress. Prior to 1932, the pattern was nearly the opposite. What accounts for the results of recent <t>decades</t>? A simple economic theory may provide at least a partial explanation for the split personality displayed by Americans in the voting booth.

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

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

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the Target Lemma and Surface Form:**
    *   Lemma: decade
    *   Surface form: decades (plural)

2.  **Analyze the Context:**
    *   The text discusses US presidential and congressional election patterns.
    *   It mentions years like 1948, 1932, and "past half century".
    *   It asks: "What accounts for the results of recent <t>decades</t>?"
    *   The context is clearly about a span of time, specifically recent history in politics.

3.  **Analyze the Candidate Senses:**
    *   Sense 1: `decade%1:28:00::` -> Definition: a period of 10 years. Synonyms: decennary, decennium.
    *   Sense 2: `decade%2:30:01::` (Note: The prompt labels it 2, but the sense key looks like a number concept, though the definition provided says "cardinal number..."). Actually, WordNet often distinguishes between the time period and the number (though `decade` as a number is less common than `ten`, but historically it can refer to a group of ten).
    *   Let's check Sense 2 details provided: "the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one...". Synonyms: ten, 10, X, tenner.

4.  **Match Context to Senses:**
    *   The phrase "recent decades" refers to the period of time since 1932/1948 up to the present (relative to the text). "Decades" here acts as a unit of time measurement spanning multiple ten-year periods.
    *   Sense 1 fits perfectly: "a period of 10 years". The plural "decades" implies multiple such periods.
    *   Sense 2 refers to the number 10 itself (a count). One does not say "recent tens" or "recent cardinal numbers that are the sum of nine and one". You say "recent decades" meaning recent ten-year spans.

5.  **Select the Best Sense:**
    *   The context is temporal.
    *   The surface form is plural.
    *   Sense 1 is the standard meaning of "decade" in this context.

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

7.  **Final Check:**
    *   Sense 1: "a period of 10 years".
    *   Context: "results of recent decades".
    *   This is the time period meaning.
    *   Sense 2 is the number 10.
    *   Choice: Sense 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: simple
Target surface form: simple
Context:
Now that percentage routinely equals a third and twice has been above 40%. As we know, voters tend to favor Republicans more in races for president than in those for Congress. In every presidential election over the past half century, except for the Goldwater presidential candidacy, the GOP has captured a greater percentage of the major - party popular vote for president than it has of congressional seats or the popular vote for Congress. Prior to 1932, the pattern was nearly the opposite. What accounts for the results of recent decades? A <t>simple</t> economic theory may provide at least a partial explanation for the split personality displayed by Americans in the voting booth. The theory relies on three assumptions:

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=simple%3:00:02:: | definition=having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved | examples=a simple problem; simple mechanisms
2. sense_key=simple%5:00:00:easy:01 | definition=easy and not involved or complicated | synonyms=elementary, uncomplicated, unproblematic | examples=an elementary problem in statistics; elementary, my dear Watson
3. sense_key=simple%5:00:02:plain:01 | definition=apart from anything else; without additions or modifications | synonyms=bare, mere | examples=only the bare facts; shocked by the mere idea
4. sense_key=simple%5:00:00:naive:00 | definition=exhibiting childlike simplicity and credulity | synonyms=childlike, wide-eyed, round-eyed, dewy-eyed | examples=childlike trust; dewy-eyed innocence
5. sense_key=simple%5:00:00:retarded:00 | definition=lacking mental capacity and subtlety | synonyms=dim-witted, simple-minded
6. sense_key=simple%3:00:01:: | definition=(botany) of leaf shapes; of leaves having no divisions or subdivisions | synonyms=unsubdivided
7. sense_key=simple%5:00:00:plain:01 | definition=unornamented | examples=a simple country schoolhouse; her black dress--simple to austerity

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

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the context carefully to determine which sense of "simple" is being used.

The sentence is: "A simple economic theory may provide at least a partial explanation for the split personality displayed by Americans in the voting booth."

Let's go through each candidate sense:

1. sense_key=simple%3:00:02:: | definition=having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved | examples=a simple problem; simple mechanisms
This sense refers to something that has few parts or is not structurally complex.

2. sense_key=simple%5:00:00:easy:01 | definition=easy and not involved or complicated | synonyms=elementary, uncomplicated, unproblematic | examples=an elementary problem in statistics; elementary, my dear Watson
This sense refers to something that is easy to understand or deal with.

3. sense_key=simple%5:00:02:plain:01 | definition=apart from anything else; without additions or modifications | synonyms=bare, mere | examples=only the bare facts; shocked by the mere idea
This sense refers to something that is basic, without extra elements.

4. sense_key=simple%5:00:00:naive:00 | definition=exhibiting childlike simplicity and credulity | synonyms=childlike, wide-eyed, round-eyed, dewy-eyed | examples=childlike trust; dewy-eyed innocence
This sense refers to a person who is naive or innocent.

5. sense_key=simple%5:00:00:retarded:00 | definition=lacking mental capacity and subtlety | synonyms=dim-witted, simple-minded
This sense refers to a person with limited mental capacity.

6. sense_key=simple%3:00:01:: | definition=(botany) of leaf shapes; of leaves having no divisions or subdivisions | synonyms=unsubdivided
This is a botanical term referring to leaf shapes.

7. sense_key=simple%5:00:00:plain:01 | definition=unornamented | examples=a simple country schoolhouse; her black dress--simple to austerity
This sense refers to something that is plain or unadorned.

Now, let's consider the context. The sentence is talking about an "economic theory" that is "simple." This theory is meant to provide an explanation for a complex phenomenon (the split voting behavior of Americans).

The theory is described as having "three assumptions," which suggests it's not extremely complex, but it's still a structured theory.

Given this context, I think sense 1 ("having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved") or sense 2 ("easy and not involved or complicated") are the most likely interpretations.

Sense 1 suggests that the theory itself is structurally simple (has few parts), while sense 2 suggests that the theory is easy to understand or apply.

In this context, the author is likely saying that there's a straightforward economic theory that can explain a complex phenomenon. The focus seems to be on the theory being straightforward and not overly complex, rather than necessarily being easy to understand (though that might be a secondary implication).

Given that the theory has three assumptions (which is relatively few for an economic theory), sense 1 seems to fit well. The theory is structurally simple - it doesn't have many moving parts, yet it can explain a complex phenomenon.

So, I believe sense 1 is the most appropriate for this context. The author is describing a theory that is not complex in its structure, even though it's powerful enough to explain complex political behavior.

However, let me consider sense 2 again as well. Sense 2 is about being "easy and not involved or complicated," with synonyms like "elementary, uncomplicated, unproblematic." This could also apply to the economic theory - it's a straightforward, uncomplicated theory that explains a complex phenomenon.

I think the key distinction is:
- Sense 1: structurally simple (few parts)
- Sense 2: conceptually simple (easy to understand)

Given the context, I think the author is more likely emphasizing that the theory is conceptually straightforward (sense 2) rather than just structurally simple. The power of the theory is that it's not complicated conceptually, yet it can explain complex behavior. The three assumptions are just the structure of this conceptually straightforward theory.

So, I believe sense 2 is the most appropriate for this context.

Let me double-check my reasoning:

The sentence is about an "economic theory" that is "simple." The theory is meant to explain a complex phenomenon. The focus is likely on the theory being easy to understand or grasp, rather than just having few parts. The context doesn't emphasize the structural simplicity of the theory as much as its conceptual straightforwardness. The synonyms for sense 2 ("elementary, uncomplicated, unproblematic") fit well with how we would describe a straightforward economic theory.

Therefore, I believe sense 2 is the most appropriate for this context. The author is describing a theory that is easy to understand and not complicated, yet powerful enough to explain complex political behavior.

Actually, let me reconsider once more. The theory is described as having "three assumptions." This structural description might suggest that the author is emphasizing the structural simplicity of the theory. The power of the theory comes from its few basic assumptions that can explain complex behavior.

In this light, sense 1 ("having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved") might be more appropriate than I initially thought. The theory is simple in structure (few assumptions), which allows it to be powerful yet straightforward.

I think the distinction between sense 1 and sense 2 is subtle, and both could apply to some extent. However, the explicit mention of "three assumptions" suggests that the structural simplicity of the theory is being emphasized. So, I lean toward sense 1 as the most appropriate for this context.

Let me try one more time to determine which sense is most appropriate.

The key context is: "A simple economic theory may provide at least a partial explanation for the split personality displayed by Americans in the voting booth. The theory relies on three assumptions:"

The author is introducing an economic theory that will explain a complex phenomenon. The theory is described as "simple" and is immediately followed by the statement that it "relies on three assumptions."

Sense 1 ("having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved") seems to fit well with this structural description. The theory is structurally simple - it doesn't have many assumptions or components. The examples for sense 1 ("a simple problem; simple mechanisms") also fit well with the idea of a simple theory.

Sense 2 ("easy and not involved or complicated") could also apply, but the emphasis on the theory's structure (three assumptions) suggests that the structural simplicity is more the focus.

Given the context and the examples, I believe sense 1 is the most appropriate for this context. The author is describing a theory that is structurally simple (has few assumptions/parts), yet powerful enough to explain complex behavior.

So my final answer is sense 1.

Actually, I should be a bit more careful. Let me re-read the examples for each sense:

1. sense_key=simple%3:00:02:: | examples=a simple problem; simple mechanisms
2. sense_key=simple%5:00:00:easy:01 | examples=an elementary problem in statistics; elementary, my dear Watson
3. sense_key=simple%5:00:02:plain:01 | examples=only the bare facts; shocked by the mere idea
4. sense_key=simple%5:00:00:naive:00 | examples=childlike trust; dewy-eyed innocence
5. sense_key=simple%5:00:00:retarded:00 | (no examples given)
6. sense_key=simple%3:00:01:: | (no examples given)
7. sense_key=simple%5:00:00:plain:01 | examples=a simple country schoolhouse; her black dress--simple to austerity

Looking at the examples again, I see that sense 1 uses "a simple problem" and "simple mechanisms" as examples, which aligns well with "a simple economic theory."

Sense 2 uses "an elementary problem in statistics" and the famous phrase "elementary, my dear Watson," which suggests a focus on something being easy to understand rather than structurally simple.

Given the context and these examples, I still believe sense 1 is the most appropriate for this context. The author is describing a theory that is structurally simple (has few assumptions/parts), not necessarily just easy to understand, though it may be that too.

Let me double-check the definition of sense 1: "having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved." This aligns well with the theory having "three assumptions" - it has few parts or components, making it structurally simple.

Given all this, I believe sense 1 is the most appropriate for this context. The author is describing a theory that is structurally simple (has few assumptions/parts), yet powerful enough to explain complex behavior.

Actually, I think I was too quick to rule out sense 2. Let me consider it more carefully again.

Sense 2 is defined as "easy and not involved or complicated," with synonyms like "elementary, uncomplicated, unproblematic."

In the context, the author is introducing an economic theory that can explain a complex phenomenon. The theory is described as "simple" and has "three assumptions." The power of the theory is that it's straightforward and can explain something complex.

Both sense 1 ("having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved") and sense 2 ("easy and not involved or complicated") could apply to this theory. The theory is both structurally simple (few assumptions) and conceptually straightforward (easy to understand).

The examples for sense 1 ("a simple problem; simple mechanisms") and sense 2 ("an elementary problem in statistics") are quite similar, suggesting that the distinction between these senses is subtle.

Given the context, I think sense 2 might be slightly more appropriate than sense 1. The author seems to be emphasizing that there's a straightforward, uncomplicated theory that can explain a complex phenomenon. The focus is more on the conceptual straightforwardness of the theory rather than just its structural simplicity.

However, the mention of "three assumptions" does bring us back to the structural aspect, which aligns more with sense 1.

I think I need to consider the broader context as well. The author is discussing a complex political phenomenon (the split voting behavior of Americans) and is suggesting that a simple economic theory can explain it. The power of the theory comes from its ability to explain complexity with simplicity. This suggests that the focus is on the theory being conceptually straightforward (sense 2) rather than just structurally simple (sense 1).

However, I'm still not entirely certain which sense is more appropriate. Let me try to find more clarity by considering the synonyms and examples more carefully.

Sense 1 has the example "simple mechanisms," which suggests mechanical or structural simplicity. This could apply to the economic theory, especially with the mention of "three assumptions."

Sense 2 has the synonym "elementary" and the example "elementary, my dear Watson," which suggests conceptual straightforwardness or ease of understanding.

Given the context, I think both aspects are relevant, but the mention of "three assumptions" leans slightly more toward the structural simplicity of sense 1.

I'm still not entirely certain, but I lean toward sense 1 as the most appropriate for this context. The theory is structurally simple (has few assumptions), which allows it to be powerful yet straightforward.

Actually, I want to consider both senses one more time, and then try to make a final decision:

Sense 1: "having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved" with examples "a simple problem; simple mechanisms"
Sense 2: "easy and not involved or complicated" with synonyms "elementary, uncomplicated, unproblematic" and examples "an elementary problem in statistics; elementary, my dear Watson"

The distinction between these senses is subtle, and they overlap considerably. Both could apply to the economic theory in question.

However, the specific mention of "three assumptions" suggests that the author is emphasizing the structural simplicity of the theory. The theory is simple because it doesn't have many components or assumptions, yet it can explain complex behavior. This aligns more closely with sense 1.

On the other hand, the broader context of explaining a complex phenomenon with a simple theory suggests that the conceptual straightforwardness of the theory is also important, which aligns with sense 2.

Given the examples provided for each sense, I think sense 1's examples ("a simple problem; simple mechanisms") align better with "a simple economic theory" than sense 2's examples ("an elementary problem in statistics; elementary, my dear Watson"). The phrase "simple economic theory" seems to be describing the structure of the theory, not necessarily its ease of understanding.

Therefore, I believe sense 1 is the most appropriate for this context. The author is describing a theory that is structurally simple (has few assumptions/parts), yet powerful enough to explain complex behavior.

So my final answer is sense 1.

Actually, I want to check one more time. Let me read through the examples:

1. sense_key=simple%3:00:02:: | examples=a simple problem; simple mechanisms
2. sense_key=simple%5:00:00:easy:01 | examples=an elementary problem in statistics; elementary, my dear Watson

I think the difference is that sense 1 refers to something that is structurally simple (has few parts), while sense 2 refers to something that is conceptually simple (easy to understand or deal with).

In the context, the author is saying that a simple economic theory can explain a complex phenomenon. The theory is described as having "three assumptions," which suggests it's structurally simple.

I think sense 1 is the most appropriate for this context. The author is describing a theory that is structurally simple (has few assumptions/parts), yet powerful enough to explain complex behavior.

So my final answer is sense 1.

Actually, I want to double-check one more time.

The sentence is: "A simple economic theory may provide at least a partial explanation for the split personality displayed by Americans in the voting booth. The theory relies on three assumptions:"

The focus is on an economic theory that can explain a complex phenomenon. The theory is described as "simple" and has "three assumptions." The question is whether "simple" here refers to the theory being structurally simple (having few parts) or conceptually simple (easy to understand).

I think both aspects are relevant, but the explicit mention of "three assumptions" suggests that the structural simplicity of the theory is being emphasized. This aligns more closely with sense 1 ("having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved").

Sense 2 ("easy and not involved or complicated") could also apply, but the examples for sense 1 ("a simple problem; simple mechanisms") align better with "a simple economic theory" than the examples for sense 2 ("an elementary problem in statistics; elementary, my dear Watson").

Therefore, I believe sense 1 is the most appropriate for this context. The author is describing a theory that is structurally simple (has few assumptions/parts), yet powerful enough to explain complex behavior.

So my final answer is sense 1.

Let me check once more:

In the sentence, "simple" is used to describe an "economic theory" that can explain a complex phenomenon. The theory is then described as having "three assumptions."

The question is whether "simple" here primarily means:
1. Structurally simple (having few parts/components)
2. Conceptually simple (easy to understand or deal with)

The mention of "three assumptions" suggests that the structural simplicity of the theory is being emphasized. The theory is simple because it doesn't have many assumptions or components. This aligns more closely with sense 1 ("having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved").

Sense 2 ("easy and not involved or complicated") could also apply, but the emphasis on the theory's structure (three assumptions) suggests that the structural simplicity is more the focus.

Given the context and the examples provided, I believe sense 1 is the most appropriate for this context. The author is describing a theory that is structurally simple (has few assumptions/parts), yet powerful enough to explain complex behavior.

So my final answer is sense 1.

Wait, I'm going to compare sense 1 and sense 2 one more time.

Sense 1: "having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved"
Sense 2: "easy and not involved or complicated"

The key distinction is that sense 1 emphasizes having few parts (structural simplicity), while sense 2 emphasizes being easy to understand (conceptual simplicity).

In the context, the theory is described as having "three assumptions," which is relatively few for an economic theory. This suggests that the theory is structurally simple. The power of the theory is that it can explain complex behavior with just three assumptions.

While the theory might also be conceptually straightforward (easy to understand), the explicit mention of "three assumptions" suggests that the structural simplicity is more the focus.

Therefore, I believe sense 1 is the most appropriate for this context. The author is describing a theory that is structurally simple (has few assumptions/parts), yet powerful enough to explain complex behavior.

So my final answer is sense 1.

provider: Friendli


[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: partial
Target surface form: partial
Context:
Now that percentage routinely equals a third and twice has been above 40%. As we know, voters tend to favor Republicans more in races for president than in those for Congress. In every presidential election over the past half century, except for the Goldwater presidential candidacy, the GOP has captured a greater percentage of the major - party popular vote for president than it has of congressional seats or the popular vote for Congress. Prior to 1932, the pattern was nearly the opposite. What accounts for the results of recent decades? A simple economic theory may provide at least a <t>partial</t> explanation for the split personality displayed by Americans in the voting booth. The theory relies on three assumptions:

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=partial%5:00:00:incomplete:00 | definition=being or affecting only a part; not total | examples=a partial description of the suspect; partial collapse
2. sense_key=partial%3:00:01:: | definition=showing favoritism
3. sense_key=partial%5:00:00:inclined:02 | definition=(followed by `of' or `to') having a strong preference or liking for | synonyms=fond | examples=fond of chocolate; partial to horror movies

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

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the Context:**
    *   **Sentence:** "A simple economic theory may provide at least a partial explanation for the split personality displayed by Americans in the voting booth."
    *   **Target word:** "partial" (adjective modifying "explanation").
    *   **Meaning in context:** The theory provides an explanation, but it is not a complete or total explanation. It explains part of the phenomenon, but maybe not all of it.

2.  **Analyze the Candidate Senses:**

    *   **Sense 1:**
        *   *Definition:* being or affecting only a part; not total
        *   *Examples:* a partial description of the suspect; partial collapse
        *   *Match:* This fits perfectly. An explanation that is "partial" is one that is incomplete or covers only part of the issue. The phrase "at least a partial explanation" strongly suggests "not a total/full explanation, but part of one."

    *   **Sense 2:**
        *   *Definition:* showing favoritism
        *   *Match:* This refers to bias or prejudice (e.g., a partial judge). This does not fit an "explanation". Theories are not "biased" in this specific grammatical construction (usually one would say "biased explanation" rather than "partial explanation" if that were the intent, though "partial" can mean biased, it doesn't fit the "at least..." construction which implies a degree of completeness).

    *   **Sense 3:**
        *   *Definition:* (followed by `of' or `to') having a strong preference or liking for
        *   *Synonyms:* fond
        *   *Examples:* fond of chocolate; partial to horror movies
        *   *Match:* This requires the preposition "to" or "of" usually (e.g., "I am partial to this theory"). Here, "partial" modifies "explanation". An explanation cannot have a preference. This is syntactically incorrect for this context.

3.  **Conclusion:**
    *   Sense 1 is the correct sense. The text discusses an explanation that is incomplete (covering only part of the situation) rather than a complete one.

4.  **Format Output:**
    *   The user wants a JSON object with the specific index.
    *   Selected 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: display
Target surface form: displayed
Context:
Now that percentage routinely equals a third and twice has been above 40%. As we know, voters tend to favor Republicans more in races for president than in those for Congress. In every presidential election over the past half century, except for the Goldwater presidential candidacy, the GOP has captured a greater percentage of the major - party popular vote for president than it has of congressional seats or the popular vote for Congress. Prior to 1932, the pattern was nearly the opposite. What accounts for the results of recent decades? A simple economic theory may provide at least a partial explanation for the split personality <t>displayed</t> by Americans in the voting booth. The theory relies on three assumptions:

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=display%2:39:00:: | definition=to show, make visible or apparent | synonyms=expose, exhibit | examples=The Metropolitan Museum is exhibiting Goya's works this month; Why don't you show your nice legs and wear shorter skirts?
2. sense_key=display%2:41:00:: | definition=attract attention by displaying some body part or posing; of animals

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 "displayed" in the context:

"A simple economic theory may provide at least a partial explanation for the split personality displayed by Americans in the voting booth."

Let me analyze the two candidate senses:

1. sense_key=display%2:39:00:: | definition=to show, make visible or apparent | synonyms=expose, exhibit | examples=The Metropolitan Museum is exhibiting Goya's works this month; Why don't you show your nice legs and wear shorter skirts?

2. sense_key=display%2:41:00:: | definition=attract attention by displaying some body part or posing; of animals

The context is about "split personality displayed by Americans in the voting booth." This is a metaphorical use of "display" meaning "to show, make visible or apparent" - Americans are showing/exhibiting a split personality in their voting behavior.

Sense 2 is about animals displaying body parts to attract attention, which doesn't fit this context at all. This is about courtship or mating displays in animals.

Sense 1 fits perfectly - the split personality is being shown or made visible through Americans' voting behavior.

The answer should be 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: american
Target surface form: Americans
Context:
Now that percentage routinely equals a third and twice has been above 40%. As we know, voters tend to favor Republicans more in races for president than in those for Congress. In every presidential election over the past half century, except for the Goldwater presidential candidacy, the GOP has captured a greater percentage of the major - party popular vote for president than it has of congressional seats or the popular vote for Congress. Prior to 1932, the pattern was nearly the opposite. What accounts for the results of recent decades? A simple economic theory may provide at least a partial explanation for the split personality displayed by <t>Americans</t> in the voting booth. The theory relies on three assumptions:

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=american%1:18:00:: | definition=a native or inhabitant of the United States
2. sense_key=american%1:10:00:: | definition=the English language as used in the United States | synonyms=American English, American language
3. sense_key=american%1:18:01:: | definition=a native or inhabitant of a North American or Central American or South American 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 Lemma and Context:**
    *   Target lemma: `american`
    *   Target surface form: `Americans` (Plural noun).
    *   Context: The text discusses voting patterns in the United States, specifically comparing presidential and congressional votes for the Republican (GOP) and Democratic parties over time (Goldwater, 1932, etc.). It mentions "voters," "president," "Congress," "GOP."
    *   The sentence containing the target: "A simple economic theory may provide at least a partial explanation for the split personality displayed by <t>Americans</t> in the voting booth."

2.  **Analyze the Candidate Senses:**
    *   Sense 1: `american%1:18:00::` | definition="a native or inhabitant of the United States".
    *   Sense 2: `american%1:10:00::` | definition="the English language as used in the United States" | synonyms=American English, American language.
    *   Sense 3: `american%1:18:01::` | definition="a native or inhabitant of a North American or Central American or South American country".

3.  **Evaluate Senses against Context:**
    *   *Sense 2 (Language):* The target word is "Americans" (plural people). A language cannot be "in the voting booth" displaying a "split personality" in the way people can. This is a noun referring to agents (voters). Sense 2 is incorrect.
    *   *Sense 3 (Pan-American):* This refers to people from North, Central, or South America generally. While technically true that US citizens are North Americans, the context specifically discusses the US political system (President, Congress, GOP, Goldwater). The text is about *US* voters. In standard English usage, "Americans" in a political context about US elections refers specifically to citizens of the United States.
    *   *Sense 1 (US native/inhabitant):* This fits perfectly. The text is about US elections. "Americans" refers to the people casting votes in the US voting booth.

4.  **Select the Best Index:**
    *   Sense 1 matches the context of US politics perfectly.

5.  **Format 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: assumption
Target surface form: assumptions
Context:
As we know, voters tend to favor Republicans more in races for president than in those for Congress. In every presidential election over the past half century, except for the Goldwater presidential candidacy, the GOP has captured a greater percentage of the major - party popular vote for president than it has of congressional seats or the popular vote for Congress. Prior to 1932, the pattern was nearly the opposite. What accounts for the results of recent decades? A simple economic theory may provide at least a partial explanation for the split personality displayed by Americans in the voting booth. The theory relies on three <t>assumptions</t>: 1 -RRB- Voters can "buy "one of two brands when they select their political agents -- a Republican brand that believes in the minimalist state and in the virtues of private markets over the vices of public action, and a Democratic brand that believes in big government and in public intervention to remedy the excesses attendant to the pursuit of private interest.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=assumption%1:10:00:: | definition=a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn | synonyms=premise, premiss | examples=on the assumption that he has been injured we can infer that he will not to play
2. sense_key=assumption%1:09:00:: | definition=a hypothesis that is taken for granted | synonyms=supposition, supposal | examples=any society is built upon certain assumptions
3. sense_key=assumption%1:04:00:: | definition=the act of taking possession of or power over something | synonyms=laying claim | examples=his assumption of office coincided with the trouble in Cuba; the Nazi assumption of power in 1934
4. sense_key=assumption%1:28:00:: | definition=celebration in the Roman Catholic Church of the Virgin Mary's being taken up into heaven when her earthly life ended; corresponds to the Dormition in the Eastern Orthodox Church | synonyms=Assumption of Mary, August 15
5. sense_key=assumption%1:11:00:: | definition=(Christianity) the taking up of the body and soul of the Virgin Mary when her earthly life had ended
6. sense_key=assumption%1:07:00:: | definition=audacious (even arrogant) behavior that you have no right to | synonyms=presumption, presumptuousness, effrontery | examples=he despised them for their presumptuousness
7. sense_key=assumption%1:04:01:: | definition=the act of assuming or taking for granted | examples=your assumption that I would agree was unwarranted

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:
The target word is "assumptions" in the context:
"The theory relies on three assumptions: 1 -RRB- Voters can "buy "one of two brands when they select their political agents..."

The theory relies on three assumptions, which are then listed. These assumptions are statements that are assumed to be true and from which conclusions can be drawn, or hypotheses taken for granted.

Let's look at the candidates:
1. definition=a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn | synonyms=premise, premiss
2. definition=a hypothesis that is taken for granted | synonyms=supposition, supposal

In the context, "The theory relies on three assumptions: 1) Voters can "buy" one of two brands...". These are premises of the theory, statements assumed to be true from which the theory draws its conclusions.
Sense 1 (premise) fits very well because the theory relies on them to draw its conclusions. A theory relies on premises to derive its conclusions.
Sense 2 (hypothesis taken for granted) is also close, but "premise" is the more accurate term for the assumptions of a theory or argument.

Let's check the examples:
Sense 1: "on the assumption that he has been injured we can infer that he will not to play" -> leads to a conclusion/inference.
Sense 2: "any society is built upon certain assumptions" -> taken for granted.

In our context: "The theory relies on three assumptions: 1) Voters can 'buy'..." The theory draws a conclusion (provides an explanation) based on these assumptions. Thus, they function as premises. Sense 1 is the best fit.

Let's double check Sense 1 vs Sense 2.
WordNet 3.0:
assumption%1:10:00:: (noun.cognition) a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn
assumption%1:09:00:: (noun.cognition) a hypothesis that is taken for granted

The context: "The theory relies on three assumptions: 1) Voters can 'buy' one of two brands..."
These are explicit statements assumed to be true, used to draw the conclusion of the theory. "Premise" is the perfect synonym for this usage in an argument or theory. Sense 1 is the correct one.


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

[User]
Target lemma: brand
Target surface form: brands
Context:
In every presidential election over the past half century, except for the Goldwater presidential candidacy, the GOP has captured a greater percentage of the major - party popular vote for president than it has of congressional seats or the popular vote for Congress. Prior to 1932, the pattern was nearly the opposite. What accounts for the results of recent decades? A simple economic theory may provide at least a partial explanation for the split personality displayed by Americans in the voting booth. The theory relies on three assumptions: 1 -RRB- Voters can "buy "one of two <t>brands</t> when they select their political agents -- a Republican brand that believes in the minimalist state and in the virtues of private markets over the vices of public action, and a Democratic brand that believes in big government and in public intervention to remedy the excesses attendant to the pursuit of private interest. 2 -RRB- Congressional representatives have two basic responsibilities while voting in office -- dealing with national issues -LRB- programmatic actions such as casting roll call votes on legislation that imposes costs and/or confers benefits on the population at large -RRB- and attending to local issues -LRB- constituency service and pork barrel -RRB-.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=brand%1:10:00:: | definition=a name given to a product or service | synonyms=trade name, brand name, marque
2. sense_key=brand%1:09:00:: | definition=a recognizable kind | synonyms=make | examples=there's a new brand of hero in the movies now; what make of car is that?
3. sense_key=brand%1:10:02:: | definition=identification mark on skin, made by burning
4. sense_key=brand%1:27:00:: | definition=a piece of wood that has been burned or is burning | synonyms=firebrand
5. sense_key=brand%1:10:01:: | definition=a symbol of disgrace or infamy; --Genesis | synonyms=mark, stigma, stain | examples=And the Lord set a mark upon Cain
6. sense_key=brand%1:06:00:: | definition=a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard | synonyms=sword, blade, steel

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: `brand`
    *   Target surface form: `brands`
    *   Context sentence: "Voters can 'buy' one of two <t>brands</t> when they select their political agents -- a Republican brand that believes in the minimalist state... and a Democratic brand that believes in big government..."
    *   The context is discussing politics, specifically political parties (Republican and Democratic).
    *   The word "brands" is used metaphorically. Voters "buy" a brand. It refers to the identity, reputation, and distinct type of product offered by a party.

2.  **Analyze the Candidate Senses:**

    *   **Sense 1:** `brand%1:10:00::` | definition="a name given to a product or service" | synonyms=trade name, brand name, marque.
        *   *Evaluation:* This refers to the specific name (like "Coke" or "Nike"). While parties have names, the context here discusses the *kind* of product or the distinct identity/ideology associated with the name. It's close, but usually, this sense focuses on the commercial labeling aspect.

    *   **Sense 2:** `brand%1:09:00::` | definition="a recognizable kind" | synonyms=make | examples="there's a new brand of hero in the movies now"; "what make of car is that?"
        *   *Evaluation:* This sense refers to a "kind" or "type" or "variety." The example "there's a new brand of hero" fits very well with the abstract/metaphorical usage in the text ("a Republican brand...", "a Democratic brand..."). The context says voters select their agents based on two "brands" (types/kinds of political packages). It emphasizes the distinct nature or character of the political offering. The definition "a recognizable kind" aligns perfectly with the idea of a specific political ideology/package being a distinct "kind" of political product.

    *   **Sense 3:** `brand%1:10:02::` | definition="identification mark on skin, made by burning".
        *   *Evaluation:* Literal meaning. Not applicable.

    *   **Sense 4:** `brand%1:27:00::` | definition="a piece of wood that has been burned or is burning".
        *   *Evaluation:* Literal meaning. Not applicable.

    *   **Sense 5:** `brand%1:10:01::` | definition="a symbol of disgrace or infamy".
        *   *Evaluation:* Metaphorical, but refers to stigma. The context is about choice and selection ("buy one of two"), not disgrace.

    *   **Sense 6:** `brand%1:06:00::` | definition="a cutting or thrusting weapon...".
        *   *Evaluation:* Literal meaning (sword). Not applicable.

3.  **Compare Sense 1 and Sense 2:**
    *   Sense 1 focuses on the *name* or trademark.
    *   Sense 2 focuses on the *kind* or recognizable variety.
    *   The context says "buy one of two brands... a Republican brand... and a Democratic brand". While they act like commercial brands (Sense 1), the usage here highlights the distinct *type* or *character* of the political platform. The example in Sense 2 ("there's a new brand of hero") is highly analogous to "a Republican brand that believes in...". It describes the nature of the thing rather than just the trademark label. "What make of car is that?" is similar to "Which brand of politics is that?".
    *   Let's look at the WordNet hierarchy.
        *   Sense 1 (`brand%1:10:00::`) is a hyponym of `name`.
        *   Sense 2 (`brand%1:09:00::`) is a hyponym of `kind`, `sort`, `form`, `variety`.
    *   The text uses "brand" to mean a specific kind of political package. "A Republican brand that believes in..." defines the *kind* of product. It is used synonymously with "type" or "variety" in a commercial/marketing metaphor. Sense 2 captures the "recognizable kind" aspect best.
    *   Wait, let's reconsider Sense 1. In modern marketing/political science, "brand" is often used in Sense 1 (the identity/trademark). However, WordNet's Sense 2 definition "a recognizable kind" with the synonym "make" is very strong for this specific phrasing.
    *   Let's check the example for Sense 2 again: "there's a new brand of hero in the movies now". This is an abstract categorization.
    *   Let's check the text: "Voters can 'buy' one of two brands". In a marketing context, you buy a product of a specific brand (Sense 1). However, the definition "recognizable kind" (Sense 2) often covers the result of branding—i.e., the distinct variety.
    *   Is it Sense 1 or Sense 2?
        *   Sense 1: Trade name. "I like the brand Nike."
        *   Sense 2: Recognizable kind. "A new brand of hero." "A different brand of politics."
        *   The phrase "a Republican brand" is structurally similar to "a new brand of hero". It categorizes the type of politics.
        *   If I say "What brand of cigarettes do you smoke?", is that Sense 1 or 2? WordNet often puts "brand" as "make" (Sense 2) for "what make of car". But "brand of cigarettes" usually maps to Sense 1 (trade name).
        *   However, in "a Republican brand", "Republican" acts as a modifier describing the *kind* of brand. The author isn't just talking about the name "Republican", but the specific *variety* or *kind* of political offering defined by the belief in a minimalist state.
        *   The synonym "make" in Sense 2 is key. "What make is it?" vs "What is the brand name?".
        *   The example "new brand of hero" suggests Sense 2 is the metaphorical extension of "brand" meaning "variety" or "sort".
        *   The text explicitly defines the content of the brand ("believes in the minimalist state..."). This supports the interpretation of the brand as a distinct *kind* or *type* of political product (Sense 2), rather than just the label (Sense 1).
        *   Common WSD practice for "brand" in non-commercial, metaphorical "kind of X" constructions often points to the "recognizable kind" sense.

    *   Let's look at Sense 2 again. Synonyms: `make`.
    *   "A Republican brand" = "A Republican kind/make".
    *   This fits better than Sense 1 ("A Republican trade name"). While the Republican party has a brand name, the context emphasizes the *nature* or *kind* of the product they are offering.

    *   Let's double check Sense 1's definition. "A name given to a product or service".
    *   Context: "Voters can 'buy' one of two brands". In a literal market, you buy a product, not a brand (name). But metaphorically, you buy into a brand.
    *   However, if I look at "brand" in "brand of politics", it is usually mapped to Sense 2 in similar corpora (recognizable kind/sort). The "new brand of hero" example is the clincher. "Republican brand" parallels "new brand of hero".

    *   Therefore, Sense 2 is the best fit.

4.  **Final Selection:**
    *   Sense 2: `brand%1:09:00::` definition="a recognizable kind".

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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: political
Target surface form: political
Context:
In every presidential election over the past half century, except for the Goldwater presidential candidacy, the GOP has captured a greater percentage of the major - party popular vote for president than it has of congressional seats or the popular vote for Congress. Prior to 1932, the pattern was nearly the opposite. What accounts for the results of recent decades? A simple economic theory may provide at least a partial explanation for the split personality displayed by Americans in the voting booth. The theory relies on three assumptions: 1 -RRB- Voters can "buy "one of two brands when they select their <t>political</t> agents -- a Republican brand that believes in the minimalist state and in the virtues of private markets over the vices of public action, and a Democratic brand that believes in big government and in public intervention to remedy the excesses attendant to the pursuit of private interest. 2 -RRB- Congressional representatives have two basic responsibilities while voting in office -- dealing with national issues -LRB- programmatic actions such as casting roll call votes on legislation that imposes costs and/or confers benefits on the population at large -RRB- and attending to local issues -LRB- constituency service and pork barrel -RRB-.

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

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

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the target word and context:**
    *   Target word: "political" (adjective).
    *   Context: "Voters can 'buy' one of two brands when they select their *political* agents -- a Republican brand... and a Democratic brand..."
    *   Key phrase: "political agents".
    *   What are these agents? They are Republicans and Democrats. They are running for office (president, congress). They represent parties. They are politicians.

2.  **Analyze the candidate senses:**

    *   **Sense 1:** "involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians"
        *   Examples: "calling a meeting is a political act in itself", "political pressure".
        *   This is the broad, general sense relating to the domain of politics, parties, and the activities of politicians.

    *   **Sense 2:** "of or relating to your views about social relationships involving authority or power"
        *   Examples: "political opinions".
        *   This sense tends to focus on ideology or power dynamics rather than the institutional machinery of parties and elections.

    *   **Sense 3:** "of or relating to the profession of governing"
        *   Examples: "political career".
        *   This sense focuses specifically on the job/profession aspect.

3.  **Evaluate the fit of the target phrase "political agents":**
    *   The "agents" here refer to representatives (Congress, President) belonging to specific parties (Republican/Democratic).
    *   Are these agents "political" in the sense of Sense 1? Yes. They are agents *of* politics, belonging to parties, acting as politicians. The phrase describes agents involved in the domain of politics/party structures.
    *   Are these agents "political" in the sense of Sense 2? Not primarily. While they have views, the adjective here describes the *role* or *function* within the system (voting, selecting brands/parties), not just views on power dynamics.
    *   Are these agents "political" in the sense of Sense 3? Possibly, as they are professionals governing. However, the context emphasizes the "brands" (parties) and the act of selection by voters (politics/elections). "Political agents" here means agents representing political parties or acting in the political sphere.

4.  **Compare Sense 1 and Sense 3:**
    *   Sense 3 is narrower ("profession of governing").
    *   Sense 1 includes "parties" and "politicians". The context mentions "Republican brand", "Democratic brand", "voting booth", "presidential election". This is heavily focused on the party/political process aspect.
    *   "Political agents" is a standard phrase for representatives acting in the political sphere or representing political parties.
    *   WordNet definitions can be tricky. Sense 1 is the catch-all for "relating to politics/parties". Since the agents are defined by their party affiliation (Republican/Democrat) and the context is an election, Sense 1 is the most encompassing and accurate definition. It covers "characteristic of... parties".

5.  **Decision:**
    *   The agents are politicians/party representatives.
    *   Sense 1 explicitly mentions "parties or politicians".
    *   The context is about elections, parties, and voting.
    *   Therefore, Sense 1 is the best fit.

    Let's double-check Sense 3 ("profession of governing"). While these agents do govern, the modifier "political" in "political agents" is distinguishing them from, say, "economic agents" or "legal agents", by placing them in the sphere of politics and party affiliation. Sense 1's definition "involving or characteristic of politics or parties" matches the "Republican/Democratic brand" context perfectly.

    Let's double-check Sense 2 ("views about social relationships..."). This usually modifies abstract nouns like "philosophy", "views", "opinions". It fits less well with concrete nouns like "agents" in the context of an election system description.

    Conclusion: Sense 1 is the correct choice.


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

[User]
Target lemma: agent
Target surface form: agents
Context:
In every presidential election over the past half century, except for the Goldwater presidential candidacy, the GOP has captured a greater percentage of the major - party popular vote for president than it has of congressional seats or the popular vote for Congress. Prior to 1932, the pattern was nearly the opposite. What accounts for the results of recent decades? A simple economic theory may provide at least a partial explanation for the split personality displayed by Americans in the voting booth. The theory relies on three assumptions: 1 -RRB- Voters can "buy "one of two brands when they select their political <t>agents</t> -- a Republican brand that believes in the minimalist state and in the virtues of private markets over the vices of public action, and a Democratic brand that believes in big government and in public intervention to remedy the excesses attendant to the pursuit of private interest. 2 -RRB- Congressional representatives have two basic responsibilities while voting in office -- dealing with national issues -LRB- programmatic actions such as casting roll call votes on legislation that imposes costs and/or confers benefits on the population at large -RRB- and attending to local issues -LRB- constituency service and pork barrel -RRB-.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=agent%1:17:00:: | definition=an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect | examples=their research uncovered new disease agents
2. sense_key=agent%1:18:02:: | definition=a representative who acts on behalf of other persons or organizations
3. sense_key=agent%1:27:00:: | definition=a substance that exerts some force or effect
4. sense_key=agent%1:18:01:: | definition=a businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission | synonyms=factor, broker
5. sense_key=agent%1:18:03:: | definition=any agent or representative of a federal agency or bureau | synonyms=federal agent
6. sense_key=agent%1:10:00:: | definition=the semantic role of the animate entity that instigates or causes the happening denoted by the verb in the clause | synonyms=agentive role

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: "agent"
    *   Target surface form: "agents"
    *   Context snippet: "...they select their political <t>agents</t> -- a Republican brand... and a Democratic brand..."
    *   Broader context: The text discusses voters selecting representatives (president vs. congress), political brands, and the role of congressional representatives (dealing with national issues, constituency service).
    *   Meaning in context: Here, "agents" refers to the politicians (specifically the President and members of Congress) who are chosen by voters to act on their behalf. Voters "buy" (select) these agents to represent their interests in government.

2.  **Analyze the candidate senses**:
    *   **Sense 1 (agent%1:17:00::)**: "an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect". Example: "disease agents". This is a causal or scientific sense. Not relevant to political representatives.
    *   **Sense 2 (agent%1:18:02::)**: "a representative who acts on behalf of other persons or organizations". This is the general representative sense. Politicians act as representatives of the voters (the principals). This fits perfectly with "political agents" who represent "Republican brand" or "Democratic brand" and act for the voters.
    *   **Sense 3 (agent%1:27:00::)**: "a substance that exerts some force or effect". Chemical/physical sense. Not relevant.
    *   **Sense 4 (agent%1:18:01::)**: "a businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission". Synonyms: factor, broker. This is a commercial/business specific sense. While the text uses an economic analogy ("buy one of two brands"), the agents themselves are politicians, not commission-based businessmen.
    *   **Sense 5 (agent%1:18:03::)**: "any agent or representative of a federal agency or bureau". Synonyms: federal agent. This usually refers to law enforcement or specific government employees (like FBI agents), not elected politicians representing voters.
    *   **Sense 6 (agent%1:10:00::)**: "the semantic role of the animate entity that instigates or causes the happening denoted by the verb in the clause". Synonyms: agentive role. This is a linguistic/grammatical term. Not the meaning in the text.

3.  **Select the best match**:
    *   The context explicitly talks about voters selecting political representatives (President, Congress).
    *   The text says voters "select their political agents".
    *   Sense 2 defines an agent as a "representative who acts on behalf of other persons or organizations".
    *   This matches the Principal-Agent relationship implied in political science (voters are principals, politicians are agents).
    *   Sense 4 is too specific to commerce (commission). Sense 5 is too specific to bureaucracy (federal agent).
    *   Sense 2 is the hypernym that encompasses the political representative role.

4.  **Format the output**:
    *   The user requested a JSON object with the key "sense_index".
    *   The target sense is the second one in the list provided.
    *   Output: {"sense_index": 2}