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

[User]
Target lemma: democrat
Target surface form: Democrats
Context:
Because these freshmen placed far more emphasis on their partisan role -- spreading the Reagan revolution -- in national policy making, they were more vulnerable to defeat. Fourth, the theory indicates why the Republican Party may have a difficult time attracting viable candidates for congressional office. Potential candidates may be discouraged from running less by the congressional salary than by the prospect of defeat at the hands of a Democratic opponent. To the extent that potential Republican candidates and their financial backers realize that the congressional prisoner's dilemma game works to their disadvantage, the Republican Party will be hindered in its attempts to field a competitive slate of congressional candidates. Fifth, the theory may provide at least a partial reason for why ticket splitting has been particularly pronounced in the South. To the extent that Democratic legislators from the South have held a disproportionate share of power in Congress since 1932 and have been able to translate such clout into relatively more local benefits for their respective constituencies, voters in the South have had an especially strong incentive to keep such <t>Democrats</t> in office. Finally, the theory suggests why Republicans generally have fared better in Senate races than in campaigns for the House.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=democrat%1:18:01:: | definition=a member of the Democratic Party
2. sense_key=democrat%1:18:00:: | definition=an advocate of democratic principles | synonyms=populist

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

reasoning_content:
The target word "Democrats" appears in the context: "voters in the South have had an especially strong incentive to keep such Democrats in office."

Let me analyze the context:
- The passage is discussing politics in the United States, specifically about the Democratic Party and Republican Party
- It mentions "Democratic legislators from the South"
- It refers to "Democratic opponent" earlier
- It talks about "Democratic Party" implicitly through contrast with "Republican Party"
- The Democrats being referred to are members of Congress (legislators)
- The context is clearly about party politics in the US

Sense 1: "a member of the Democratic Party" - This fits perfectly. The Democrats mentioned are members of the Democratic Party serving in Congress.

Sense 2: "an advocate of democratic principles" with synonym "populist" - This refers to someone who advocates for democracy as a political principle, not specifically a member of the Democratic Party.

The context clearly refers to members of the US Democratic Party (the political party), not just general advocates of democratic principles. The passage contrasts Democrats with Republicans, mentions "Democratic legislators," "Democratic opponent," and discusses party politics.

The best sense is clearly sense 1.


attempt_kind: initial

status: success

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

[User]
Target lemma: office
Target surface form: office
Context:
Because these freshmen placed far more emphasis on their partisan role -- spreading the Reagan revolution -- in national policy making, they were more vulnerable to defeat. Fourth, the theory indicates why the Republican Party may have a difficult time attracting viable candidates for congressional office. Potential candidates may be discouraged from running less by the congressional salary than by the prospect of defeat at the hands of a Democratic opponent. To the extent that potential Republican candidates and their financial backers realize that the congressional prisoner's dilemma game works to their disadvantage, the Republican Party will be hindered in its attempts to field a competitive slate of congressional candidates. Fifth, the theory may provide at least a partial reason for why ticket splitting has been particularly pronounced in the South. To the extent that Democratic legislators from the South have held a disproportionate share of power in Congress since 1932 and have been able to translate such clout into relatively more local benefits for their respective constituencies, voters in the South have had an especially strong incentive to keep such Democrats in <t>office</t>. Finally, the theory suggests why Republicans generally have fared better in Senate races than in campaigns for the House.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=office%1:06:00:: | definition=place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed | synonyms=business office | examples=he rented an office in the new building
2. sense_key=office%1:14:01:: | definition=an administrative unit of government | synonyms=agency, federal agency, government agency, bureau, authority | examples=the Central Intelligence Agency; the Census Bureau
3. sense_key=office%1:04:01:: | definition=the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group | synonyms=function, part, role | examples=the function of a teacher; the government must do its part
4. sense_key=office%1:26:00:: | definition=(of a government or government official) holding an office means being in power | synonyms=power | examples=being in office already gives a candidate a great advantage; during his first year in office
5. sense_key=office%1:14:00:: | definition=professional or clerical workers in an office | synonyms=office staff | examples=the whole office was late the morning of the blizzard
6. sense_key=office%1:04:00:: | definition=a religious rite or service prescribed by ecclesiastical authorities | examples=the offices of the mass
7. sense_key=office%1:04:02:: | definition=a job in an organization | synonyms=position, post, berth, spot, billet, place | examples=he occupied a post in the treasury

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 target word and context:**
    *   Target lemma: `office`
    *   Target surface form: `office`
    *   Context snippet: "...voters in the South have had an especially strong incentive to keep such Democrats in <t>office</t>."

2.  **Analyze the surrounding text:**
    *   The text discusses politics, specifically Democrats, Republicans, congressional seats, elections, and power.
    *   Key phrase: "keep such Democrats in office".
    *   Meaning: To keep them in their position of authority/power as elected representatives.
    *   Earlier context mentions "candidates for congressional office" (meaning a position/seat) and "holding an office means being in power".

3.  **Evaluate the candidate senses:**

    *   **Sense 1 (place of business):** "place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed".
        *   Does it fit? "keep such Democrats in [place of business]"? No. It's about their status as elected officials, not the physical room they sit in.

    *   **Sense 2 (administrative unit):** "an administrative unit of government".
        *   Does it fit? "keep such Democrats in [administrative unit]"? No. A person is not kept inside an agency in this context.

    *   **Sense 3 (function/role):** "the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group".
        *   Does it fit? "keep such Democrats in [role/function]"? Close, but usually "in office" idiomatically refers to the state of holding a position, not just the function itself.

    *   **Sense 4 (holding power):** "(of a government or government official) holding an office means being in power".
        *   Gloss: "holding an office means being in power".
        *   Examples: "being in office already gives a candidate a great advantage", "during his first year in office".
        *   Context match: "keep such Democrats in office". This matches the phrase "in office" perfectly. It refers to the state of incumbency and power.
        *   Synonyms: "power".
        *   This seems like the strongest candidate for the specific phrase "in office".

    *   **Sense 5 (office staff):** "professional or clerical workers in an office".
        *   Does it fit? No, refers to people, not a state.

    *   **Sense 6 (religious rite):** "a religious rite or service".
        *   Does it fit? No, political context.

    *   **Sense 7 (job/position):** "a job in an organization".
        *   Gloss: "a job in an organization".
        *   Synonyms: position, post.
        *   Example: "he occupied a post in the treasury".
        *   Context: "candidates for congressional office" usually refers to Sense 7 (the position/seat). However, the specific instance "keep such Democrats in office" refers to the *state* or *condition* of holding that position.
        *   Let's compare Sense 4 and Sense 7.
        *   Sense 7 defines "office" as the specific job/position (e.g., "run for office", "hold office").
        *   Sense 4 defines "office" specifically as the state of holding power/being in the position (gloss: "holding an office means being in power").
        *   The phrase "in office" is explicitly used in the example for Sense 4: "during his first year in office". The target sentence says "keep such Democrats in office".
        *   While Sense 7 covers "congressional office" (the position), the specific usage "in office" strongly points to the status/state of being incumbent (Sense 4). The gloss of Sense 4 is specific to this idiomatic usage: "(of a government or government official) holding an office means being in power".
        *   If the sentence were "They ran for the office of Senator", Sense 7 would be better.
        *   Since the sentence is "keep such Democrats in office", it refers to the state of incumbency/power.
        *   Let's check the indices.
            *   1: business office
            *   2: government agency
            *   3: function
            *   4: power (being in power)
            *   5: office staff
            *   6: religious rite
            *   7: job/position

    *   Decision: Sense 4 is the specific definition for the phrase "in office" denoting the state of holding power. The context emphasizes vulnerability to defeat, attracting candidates, and keeping them *in* the position/power. "Keep in office" is synonymous with "keep in power".

    *   Let's double-check Sense 7 again. "candidates for congressional office" -> Sense 7 (the job). "keep such Democrats in office" -> This could be interpreted as keeping them in the *position* (Sense 7) or keeping them in *power* (Sense 4).
    *   WordNet 3.0 distinctions:
        *   `office%1:04:02::` (Sense 7 here) is "a job in an organization".
        *   `office%1:26:00::` (Sense 4 here) is "(of a government or government official) holding an office means being in power".
    *   The example for Sense 4 is "being in office already gives a candidate a great advantage". This aligns exactly with the target "keep such Democrats in office". It captures the aspect of incumbency and political status.

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

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provider: Amazon Bedrock

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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: suggest
Target surface form: suggests
Context:
Fourth, the theory indicates why the Republican Party may have a difficult time attracting viable candidates for congressional office. Potential candidates may be discouraged from running less by the congressional salary than by the prospect of defeat at the hands of a Democratic opponent. To the extent that potential Republican candidates and their financial backers realize that the congressional prisoner's dilemma game works to their disadvantage, the Republican Party will be hindered in its attempts to field a competitive slate of congressional candidates. Fifth, the theory may provide at least a partial reason for why ticket splitting has been particularly pronounced in the South. To the extent that Democratic legislators from the South have held a disproportionate share of power in Congress since 1932 and have been able to translate such clout into relatively more local benefits for their respective constituencies, voters in the South have had an especially strong incentive to keep such Democrats in office. Finally, the theory <t>suggests</t> why Republicans generally have fared better in Senate races than in campaigns for the House. Since local benefit - seeking matters more and national policy making matters less in the lower chamber of Congress, this is precisely the pattern one would expect if Republicans are less willing to engage in local benefit - seeking than their Democratic counterparts.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=suggest%2:32:00:: | definition=make a proposal, declare a plan for something | synonyms=propose, advise | examples=the senator proposed to abolish the sales tax
2. sense_key=suggest%2:32:04:: | definition=drop a hint; intimate by a hint | synonyms=hint
3. sense_key=suggest%2:32:02:: | definition=imply as a possibility | synonyms=intimate | examples=The evidence suggests a need for more clarification
4. sense_key=suggest%2:32:03:: | definition=suggest the necessity of an intervention; in medicine | synonyms=indicate | examples=Tetracycline is indicated in such cases
5. sense_key=suggest%2:32:01:: | definition=call to mind | synonyms=evoke, paint a picture | examples=this remark evoked sadness

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 to determine which sense of "suggests" is being used.

The context sentence is: "Finally, the theory suggests why Republicans generally have fared better in Senate races than in campaigns for the House."

Let me examine each candidate sense:

1. "make a proposal, declare a plan for something" (synonyms: propose, advise)
This sense is about proposing or advising a course of action. In the context, the theory isn't proposing or advising anything; it's providing an explanation or indicating a reason.

2. "drop a hint; intimate by a hint" (synonyms: hint)
This sense is about subtly implying something. The theory isn't dropping hints; it's more directly indicating or explaining.

3. "imply as a possibility" (synonyms: intimate)
Example: "The evidence suggests a need for more clarification"
This sense is about indicating or pointing toward something as a possibility. In the context, the theory is indicating or providing a possible explanation for why Republicans have fared better in Senate races than House races. This seems to align well with the context.

4. "suggest the necessity of an intervention; in medicine" (synonyms: indicate)
This is a specialized medical sense, which doesn't apply to the political theory context.

5. "call to mind" (synonyms: evoke, paint a picture)
This sense is about evoking memories or feelings. The theory isn't calling anything to mind; it's providing an explanation.

The context shows that the theory is providing an explanation or indicating a possible reason for why Republicans have fared better in Senate races. This aligns best with sense 3: "imply as a possibility." The theory is suggesting (in the sense of indicating or implying as a possibility) why Republicans have had this pattern of success.

The example for sense 3 ("The evidence suggests a need for more clarification") also parallels the context well: just as evidence can suggest a need (indicate/point to), a theory can suggest an explanation (indicate/point to).

Therefore, sense 3 is the best match for this context.

provider: DigitalOcean


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

[User]
Target lemma: republican
Target surface form: Republicans
Context:
Fourth, the theory indicates why the Republican Party may have a difficult time attracting viable candidates for congressional office. Potential candidates may be discouraged from running less by the congressional salary than by the prospect of defeat at the hands of a Democratic opponent. To the extent that potential Republican candidates and their financial backers realize that the congressional prisoner's dilemma game works to their disadvantage, the Republican Party will be hindered in its attempts to field a competitive slate of congressional candidates. Fifth, the theory may provide at least a partial reason for why ticket splitting has been particularly pronounced in the South. To the extent that Democratic legislators from the South have held a disproportionate share of power in Congress since 1932 and have been able to translate such clout into relatively more local benefits for their respective constituencies, voters in the South have had an especially strong incentive to keep such Democrats in office. Finally, the theory suggests why <t>Republicans</t> generally have fared better in Senate races than in campaigns for the House. Since local benefit - seeking matters more and national policy making matters less in the lower chamber of Congress, this is precisely the pattern one would expect if Republicans are less willing to engage in local benefit - seeking than their Democratic counterparts.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=republican%1:18:01:: | definition=a member of the Republican Party
2. sense_key=republican%1:18:00:: | definition=an advocate of a republic (usually in opposition to a monarchy)
3. sense_key=republican%1:17:00:: | definition=a tributary of the Kansas River that flows from eastern Colorado eastward through Nebraska and Kansas | synonyms=Republican River

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

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the Request:**
    *   Task: Fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation (WSD).
    *   Target lemma: republican.
    *   Target surface form: Republicans.
    *   Context: A text discussing the Republican Party, congressional elections, candidates, the South, ticket splitting, and comparison with Democrats.
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  Member of the Republican Party.
        2.  Advocate of a republic (opposed to monarchy).
        3.  A river (Republican River).
    *   Output format: JSON object `{"sense_index": X}`.

2.  **Analyze the Context:**
    *   The text mentions "Republican Party", "congressional office", "Democratic opponent", "Democratic legislators", "Congress", "Senate races", "House".
    *   The target word "<t>Republicans</t>" appears in the sentence: "Finally, the theory suggests why <t>Republicans</t> generally have fared better in Senate races than in campaigns for the House."
    *   The sentence contrasts "Republicans" with "Democratic counterparts" or implies a relationship with "Democrats".
    *   The context is clearly about US politics and the two major parties.

3.  **Evaluate Candidate Senses:**
    *   **Sense 1:** "a member of the Republican Party".
        *   Does it fit? Yes. The text discusses the "Republican Party", candidates running as Republicans, and Republicans faring better in Senate races. The usage refers to people affiliated with the US Republican Party.
    *   **Sense 2:** "an advocate of a republic (usually in opposition to a monarchy)".
        *   Does it fit? No. The context is modern US politics, not a debate between monarchy and republicanism (historical/political theory sense). The mention of "Democratic opponent" confirms this is about the US party system.
    *   **Sense 3:** "a tributary of the Kansas River...".
        *   Does it fit? No. Rivers do not run for Senate or the House.

4.  **Select the Best Sense:**
    *   Sense 1 is the correct fit. The capitalized "Republicans" in the text refers to members/politicians of the Republican Party in the United States.

5.  **Format the Output:**
    *   The instruction asks for a JSON object like `{"sense_index": 1}`.
    *   Sense 1 corresponds to the member of the Republican Party.

6.  **Final Check:**
    *   Target: Republicans.
    *   Context: US Elections.
    *   Sense 1: Member of Republican Party.
    *   Match: Perfect.

    Output: `{"sense_index": 1}`.

provider: Baidu


[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: fare
Target surface form: fared
Context:
Fourth, the theory indicates why the Republican Party may have a difficult time attracting viable candidates for congressional office. Potential candidates may be discouraged from running less by the congressional salary than by the prospect of defeat at the hands of a Democratic opponent. To the extent that potential Republican candidates and their financial backers realize that the congressional prisoner's dilemma game works to their disadvantage, the Republican Party will be hindered in its attempts to field a competitive slate of congressional candidates. Fifth, the theory may provide at least a partial reason for why ticket splitting has been particularly pronounced in the South. To the extent that Democratic legislators from the South have held a disproportionate share of power in Congress since 1932 and have been able to translate such clout into relatively more local benefits for their respective constituencies, voters in the South have had an especially strong incentive to keep such Democrats in office. Finally, the theory suggests why Republicans generally have <t>fared</t> better in Senate races than in campaigns for the House. Since local benefit - seeking matters more and national policy making matters less in the lower chamber of Congress, this is precisely the pattern one would expect if Republicans are less willing to engage in local benefit - seeking than their Democratic counterparts.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=fare%2:42:00:: | definition=proceed or get along | synonyms=do, make out, come, get along | examples=How is she doing in her new job?; How are you making out in graduate school?
2. sense_key=fare%2:34:00:: | definition=eat well

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:**
    *   Target lemma: *fare*
    *   Target surface form: *fared*
    *   Context sentence: "Finally, the theory suggests why Republicans generally have **fared** better in Senate races than in campaigns for the House."

2.  **Analyze the Context:**
    *   The sentence discusses the performance of Republicans in Senate races compared to House campaigns.
    *   The phrase is "fared better". This implies a comparative measure of success, progress, or outcome in a competitive situation (elections).
    *   The preceding text discusses "attracting viable candidates", "prospect of defeat", "competitive slate", "ticket splitting", etc. All pointing towards political success/performance.

3.  **Analyze Candidate Senses:**
    *   **Sense 1:** `fare%2:42:00::` | definition="proceed or get along" | synonyms="do, make out, come, get along" | examples="How is she doing in her new job?"; "How are you making out in graduate school?"
        *   *Analysis:* "Fare better" is a standard collocation meaning to do better, to perform better, or to get along better. In the context of elections ("Senate races"), asking how someone "fared" is asking how they performed or what the outcome was for them. The definition "proceed or get along" captures the abstract sense of how a situation turned out or is progressing. The examples (doing in a job, making out in school) align with performing in a specific endeavor. This fits perfectly with political performance.
    *   **Sense 2:** `fare%2:34:00::` | definition="eat well"
        *   *Analysis:* This sense relates to food consumption (e.g., "He fared sumptuously every day"). The context is about elections and political theory. There is no mention of food, dining, or sustenance. This sense is irrelevant to the context.

4.  **Select the Best Sense:**
    *   Sense 1 is the obvious choice. It denotes performing or progressing in a specific situation (an election). "Fared better" means "performed better" or "had a better outcome".
    *   Sense 2 is unrelated to the context.

5.  **Format Output:**
    *   The user wants a JSON object: `{"sense_index": 1}` (since Sense 1 is the first option listed).

6.  **Final Check:**
    *   Does "Republicans generally have [proceeded/gotten along] better in Senate races..." make sense? Yes, "gotten along" is a bit colloquial for this register, but "proceeded" in the sense of "faring" implies the outcome of the process. The synonym "do" is the most fitting: "Republicans generally have [done] better...".
    *   Does "Republicans generally have [eaten well] better..." make sense? No.

    Result: Sense 1.

provider: Novita


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

[User]
Target lemma: race
Target surface form: races
Context:
Fourth, the theory indicates why the Republican Party may have a difficult time attracting viable candidates for congressional office. Potential candidates may be discouraged from running less by the congressional salary than by the prospect of defeat at the hands of a Democratic opponent. To the extent that potential Republican candidates and their financial backers realize that the congressional prisoner's dilemma game works to their disadvantage, the Republican Party will be hindered in its attempts to field a competitive slate of congressional candidates. Fifth, the theory may provide at least a partial reason for why ticket splitting has been particularly pronounced in the South. To the extent that Democratic legislators from the South have held a disproportionate share of power in Congress since 1932 and have been able to translate such clout into relatively more local benefits for their respective constituencies, voters in the South have had an especially strong incentive to keep such Democrats in office. Finally, the theory suggests why Republicans generally have fared better in Senate <t>races</t> than in campaigns for the House. Since local benefit - seeking matters more and national policy making matters less in the lower chamber of Congress, this is precisely the pattern one would expect if Republicans are less willing to engage in local benefit - seeking than their Democratic counterparts.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=race%1:11:01:: | definition=any competition | examples=the race for the presidency
2. sense_key=race%1:11:00:: | definition=a contest of speed | examples=the race is to the swift
3. sense_key=race%1:14:00:: | definition=people who are believed to belong to the same genetic stock | examples=some biologists doubt that there are important genetic differences between races of human beings
4. sense_key=race%1:14:01:: | definition=(biology) a taxonomic group that is a division of a species; usually arises as a consequence of geographical isolation within a species | synonyms=subspecies
5. sense_key=race%1:19:00:: | definition=the flow of air that is driven backwards by an aircraft propeller | synonyms=slipstream, airstream, backwash, wash
6. sense_key=race%1:06:00:: | definition=a canal for a current of water | synonyms=raceway

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: `race`
    *   Target surface form: `races` (plural noun).
    *   Context: The text discusses political science, specifically the Republican Party's difficulty in attracting candidates, ticket splitting in the South, and comparing performance in Senate *races* vs. campaigns for the House. It mentions "campaigns", "candidates", "congressional office", "presidency" (not explicitly in the text, but implied by the domain).

2.  **Analyze the candidate senses:**
    *   Sense 1: `race%1:11:01::` | Definition: "any competition" | Examples: "the race for the presidency". This is a broad sense covering political contests.
    *   Sense 2: `race%1:11:00::` | Definition: "a contest of speed" | Examples: "the race is to the swift". This refers to running, driving, swimming, etc., where speed is the primary factor.
    *   Sense 3: `race%1:14:00::` | Definition: "people who are believed to belong to the same genetic stock". Refers to ethnicity/biology.
    *   Sense 4: `race%1:14:01::` | Definition: "(biology) a taxonomic group...". Biological taxonomy.
    *   Sense 5: `race%1:19:00::` | Definition: "the flow of air...". Aeronautics/Physics.
    *   Sense 6: `race%1:06:00::` | Definition: "a canal for a current of water". Engineering/Hydrology.

3.  **Match context to senses:**
    *   The context discusses "Senate races" compared to "campaigns for the House". This is clearly a political context involving competition for office.
    *   Sense 3, 4, 5, and 6 are irrelevant to the political context.
    *   Sense 2 is specific to physical speed contests. While political contests are sometimes metaphorically called races, the specific definition "contest of speed" is too narrow and physical for the general concept of an election.
    *   Sense 1 defines it as "any competition" with the example "the race for the presidency". This aligns perfectly with "Senate races". An election is a competition for office.

4.  **Refine the choice:**
    *   WordNet often distinguishes between a specific physical race (speed) and the general competition sense.
    *   In WordNet 3.0/3.1, the hierarchy usually places the "contest of speed" under `event` or `contest`.
    *   The sense `race%1:11:01::` (any competition) is the hypernym or the broader sense used for non-physical competitions like elections. The example "the race for the presidency" confirms this usage matches the text's "Senate races".

5.  **Final Decision:**
    *   Sense 1 is the correct match.

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

provider: Parasail


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

[User]
Target lemma: campaign
Target surface form: campaigns
Context:
Fourth, the theory indicates why the Republican Party may have a difficult time attracting viable candidates for congressional office. Potential candidates may be discouraged from running less by the congressional salary than by the prospect of defeat at the hands of a Democratic opponent. To the extent that potential Republican candidates and their financial backers realize that the congressional prisoner's dilemma game works to their disadvantage, the Republican Party will be hindered in its attempts to field a competitive slate of congressional candidates. Fifth, the theory may provide at least a partial reason for why ticket splitting has been particularly pronounced in the South. To the extent that Democratic legislators from the South have held a disproportionate share of power in Congress since 1932 and have been able to translate such clout into relatively more local benefits for their respective constituencies, voters in the South have had an especially strong incentive to keep such Democrats in office. Finally, the theory suggests why Republicans generally have fared better in Senate races than in <t>campaigns</t> for the House. Since local benefit - seeking matters more and national policy making matters less in the lower chamber of Congress, this is precisely the pattern one would expect if Republicans are less willing to engage in local benefit - seeking than their Democratic counterparts.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=campaign%1:11:00:: | definition=a race between candidates for elective office | synonyms=political campaign, run | examples=I managed his campaign for governor; he is raising money for a Senate run
2. sense_key=campaign%1:04:02:: | definition=a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end | synonyms=cause, crusade, drive, movement, effort | examples=he supported populist campaigns; they worked in the cause of world peace
3. sense_key=campaign%1:04:00:: | definition=several related operations aimed at achieving a particular goal (usually within geographical and temporal constraints) | synonyms=military campaign
4. sense_key=campaign%1:04:01:: | definition=an overland journey by hunters (especially in Africa) | synonyms=hunting expedition, safari

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 to determine the best sense for "campaigns" in this sentence.

Context sentence: "Finally, the theory suggests why Republicans generally have fared better in Senate races than in campaigns for the House."

The target word "campaigns" appears in the phrase "campaigns for the House." The context is discussing political races - specifically comparing Senate races to House campaigns.

Let me look at each candidate sense:

1. sense_key=campaign%1:11:00:: | definition=a race between candidates for elective office | synonyms=political campaign, run | examples=I managed his campaign for governor; he is raising money for a Senate run

2. sense_key=campaign%1:04:02:: | definition=a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end | synonyms=cause, crusade, drive, movement, effort | examples=he supported populist campaigns; they worked in the cause of world peace

3. sense_key=campaign%1:04:00:: | definition=several related operations aimed at achieving a particular goal (usually within geographical and temporal constraints) | synonyms=military campaign

4. sense_key=campaign%1:04:01:: | definition=an overland journey by hunters (especially in Africa) | synonyms=hunting expedition, safari

The context is clearly discussing political elections (Senate races "he is raising money for a Senate run."

The phrase "campaigns for the House" refers to electoral campaigns for the House of Representatives. The comparison is between "Senate races" and "campaigns for the House" - both referring to electoral contests.

Sense 1 is clearly the best fit because:
- It specifically refers to races for elective office
- The synonyms " "run" match the context
- The examples relate to political campaigns (governor, Senate)
- The context explicitly mentions "Senate races" and is comparing them to "campaigns for the House"

Sense 2 refers to broader causes, crusades, or movements (like "world peace"), which doesn't fit the electoral context.
Sense 3 refers to military campaigns, which is not relevant


[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: local
Target surface form: local
Context:
Potential candidates may be discouraged from running less by the congressional salary than by the prospect of defeat at the hands of a Democratic opponent. To the extent that potential Republican candidates and their financial backers realize that the congressional prisoner's dilemma game works to their disadvantage, the Republican Party will be hindered in its attempts to field a competitive slate of congressional candidates. Fifth, the theory may provide at least a partial reason for why ticket splitting has been particularly pronounced in the South. To the extent that Democratic legislators from the South have held a disproportionate share of power in Congress since 1932 and have been able to translate such clout into relatively more local benefits for their respective constituencies, voters in the South have had an especially strong incentive to keep such Democrats in office. Finally, the theory suggests why Republicans generally have fared better in Senate races than in campaigns for the House. Since <t>local</t> benefit - seeking matters more and national policy making matters less in the lower chamber of Congress, this is precisely the pattern one would expect if Republicans are less willing to engage in local benefit - seeking than their Democratic counterparts. Is there any empirical support for this theory?

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=local%3:00:01:: | definition=relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area | examples=local taxes; local authorities
2. sense_key=local%3:01:01:: | definition=of or belonging to or characteristic of a particular locality or neighborhood | examples=local customs; local schools
3. sense_key=local%3:00:02:: | definition=affecting only a restricted part or area of the body | examples=local anesthesia

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: `local`
    *   Context: The text discusses American politics, specifically congressional elections, the "prisoner's dilemma" for Republicans, ticket splitting in the South, and the difference between Senate and House races.
    *   Specific instance: "...have been able to translate such clout into relatively more **local** benefits for their respective constituencies..." and "Since **local** benefit - seeking matters more... in the lower chamber..."
    *   Meaning in context: The text contrasts "national policy making" with "local benefit-seeking". It refers to benefits brought back to a specific district or constituency (represented by a legislator) as opposed to broader national interests. It relates to the administration or scope of a specific district or area represented by a politician.

2.  **Analyze the candidate senses:**
    *   Sense 1: `local%3:00:01::` | Definition: "relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area" | Examples: "local taxes; local authorities".
        *   Analysis: This sense emphasizes the distinction between a smaller area (district/town) and a larger area (nation/state). The text explicitly contrasts "local benefit-seeking" with "national policy making". The constituency of a House member is a specific district. This fits the "district rather than a larger area" definition very well.
    *   Sense 2: `local%3:01:01::` | Definition: "of or belonging to or characteristic of a particular locality or neighborhood" | Examples: "local customs; local schools".
        *   Analysis: This sense often implies "indigenous to" or "characteristic of" a place (like local flavor, local style). While "local benefits" are benefits for the locality, the core contrast here is jurisdictional/scope-based (district vs. nation), which Sense 1 captures better (administration/governance scope). Sense 2 is more about attributes or things belonging to a place, whereas the text is about the scope of political benefit distribution.
    *   Sense 3: `local%3:00:02::` | Definition: "affecting only a restricted part or area of the body" | Examples: "local anesthesia".
        *   Analysis: Clearly medical. Irrelevant here.

3.  **Select the best sense:**
    *   The text contrasts local benefits (pork-barrel projects, district-specific funding) with national policy.
    *   Sense 1 explicitly mentions "district rather than a larger area", which maps perfectly to the congressional district vs. national government context.
    *   Therefore, Sense 1 is the best fit.

4.  **Format the output:**
    *   Required format: `{"sense_index": X}`
    *   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: national
Target surface form: national
Context:
Potential candidates may be discouraged from running less by the congressional salary than by the prospect of defeat at the hands of a Democratic opponent. To the extent that potential Republican candidates and their financial backers realize that the congressional prisoner's dilemma game works to their disadvantage, the Republican Party will be hindered in its attempts to field a competitive slate of congressional candidates. Fifth, the theory may provide at least a partial reason for why ticket splitting has been particularly pronounced in the South. To the extent that Democratic legislators from the South have held a disproportionate share of power in Congress since 1932 and have been able to translate such clout into relatively more local benefits for their respective constituencies, voters in the South have had an especially strong incentive to keep such Democrats in office. Finally, the theory suggests why Republicans generally have fared better in Senate races than in campaigns for the House. Since local benefit - seeking matters more and <t>national</t> policy making matters less in the lower chamber of Congress, this is precisely the pattern one would expect if Republicans are less willing to engage in local benefit - seeking than their Democratic counterparts. Is there any empirical support for this theory?

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=national%3:01:00:: | definition=of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country | examples=national hero; national anthem
2. sense_key=national%3:00:00:: | definition=limited to or in the interests of a particular nation | examples=national interests; isolationism is a strictly national policy
3. sense_key=national%3:00:01:: | definition=concerned with or applicable to or belonging to an entire nation or country | examples=the national government; national elections
4. sense_key=national%5:00:00:public:00 | definition=owned or maintained for the public by the national government | examples=national parks
5. sense_key=national%5:00:00:domestic:00 | definition=inside the country | synonyms=home, interior, internal | examples=the British Home Office has broader responsibilities than the United States Department of the Interior; the nation's internal politics
6. sense_key=national%3:01:02:: | definition=characteristic of or peculiar to the people of a nation | examples=a national trait
7. sense_key=national%3:01:01:: | definition=of or relating to nationality | examples=national origin

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 "national" in the context: "Since local benefit - seeking matters more and national policy making matters less in the lower chamber of Congress..."

Let me analyze the context:

The sentence is contrasting "local benefit-seeking" with "national policy making." The context is discussing:
- Congressional politics
- The difference between local interests (constituencies) and broader/nationwide policy making
- The House vs. Senate

The phrase "national policy making" is being contrasted with "local benefit - seeking." The idea is that in the House (lower chamber), local matters are more important than broader, nationwide policy matters.

Looking at the senses:

1. sense_key=national%3:01:00:: | "of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country" | examples: national hero; national anthem
- This is a general sense of "national" meaning pertaining to a nation.

2. sense_key=national%3:00:00:: | "limited to or in the interests of a particular nation" | examples: national interests; isolationism is a strictly national policy
- This seems to be about national interests as opposed to international.

3. sense_key=national%3:00:01:: | "concerned with or applicable to or belonging to an entire nation or country" | examples: the national government; national elections
- This is about things that apply to the entire nation, nationwide scope.

4. sense_key=national%5:00:00:public:00 | "owned or maintained for the public by the national government" | examples: national parks
- This doesn't fit - it's about ownership/maintenance by the government.

5. sense_key=national%5:00:00:domestic:00 | "inside the country" | synonyms: home, interior, internal
- This is about domestic vs. foreign.

6. sense_key=national%3:01:02:: | "characteristic of or peculiar to the people of a nation" | examples: a national trait
- About cultural characteristics.

7. sense_key=national%3:01:01:: | "of or relating to nationality" | examples: national origin
- About nationality/ethnicity.

The context is about "national policy making" as opposed to "local benefit-seeking." The contrast is between local (narrow, constituency-based) and national (broad, affecting the entire nation).

The best fit seems to be sense 3: "concerned with or applicable to or belonging to an entire nation or country" - this captures the idea that national policy making applies to the entire nation as opposed to just local concerns.

Sense 1 is also close ("of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country"), but sense 3 more specifically emphasizes the "entire nation" aspect which is the key contrast being made here.

Sense 2 focuses on "limited to or in the interests of a particular nation" which seems more about national vs. international scope.

The key contrast in the text is local vs. national (nationwide), so sense 3 seems most appropriate.

Let me reconsider: The phrase is "national policy making." This is policy making that concerns the entire nation, as opposed to local/constituency-specific policies. Sense 3's definition "concerned with or applicable to or belonging to an entire nation or country" with examples like "national government" and "national elections" fits this usage well.

Sense 1 is more general but sense 3 captures the scope aspect better - nationwide vs. local.

I'll go with sense3.

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: policy
Target surface form: policy
Context:
Potential candidates may be discouraged from running less by the congressional salary than by the prospect of defeat at the hands of a Democratic opponent. To the extent that potential Republican candidates and their financial backers realize that the congressional prisoner's dilemma game works to their disadvantage, the Republican Party will be hindered in its attempts to field a competitive slate of congressional candidates. Fifth, the theory may provide at least a partial reason for why ticket splitting has been particularly pronounced in the South. To the extent that Democratic legislators from the South have held a disproportionate share of power in Congress since 1932 and have been able to translate such clout into relatively more local benefits for their respective constituencies, voters in the South have had an especially strong incentive to keep such Democrats in office. Finally, the theory suggests why Republicans generally have fared better in Senate races than in campaigns for the House. Since local benefit - seeking matters more and national <t>policy</t> making matters less in the lower chamber of Congress, this is precisely the pattern one would expect if Republicans are less willing to engage in local benefit - seeking than their Democratic counterparts. Is there any empirical support for this theory?

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=policy%1:09:00:: | definition=a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group | examples=it was a policy of retribution; a politician keeps changing his policies
2. sense_key=policy%1:10:00:: | definition=a line of argument rationalizing the course of action of a government | examples=they debated the policy or impolicy of the proposed legislation
3. sense_key=policy%1:10:02:: | definition=written contract or certificate of insurance | synonyms=insurance policy, insurance | examples=you should have read the small print on your policy

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

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

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

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the Request**:
    *   Target lemma: `policy`
    *   Target surface form: `policy`
    *   Context: A passage about congressional politics, elections, the South, ticket splitting, and the difference between local benefit-seeking and national `policy` making in the House vs. Senate.
    *   Task: Choose the single best indexed sense (1, 2, or 3).
    *   Output format: JSON object `{"sense_index": X}`.

2.  **Analyze the Context**:
    *   The sentence containing the target word is: "Since local benefit - seeking matters more and national policy making matters less in the lower chamber of Congress..."
    *   The phrase is "national policy making".
    *   The context discusses political strategy, governance, legislative actions ("proposed legislation" implied by general context of Congress), and the difference between local benefits (pork barrel) and broader national legislative agendas.

3.  **Analyze Candidate Senses**:
    *   **Sense 1**: "a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group". Examples: "it was a policy of retribution", "a politician keeps changing his policies".
        *   Analysis: This is a very general sense. It covers political platforms and governmental plans. "National policy making" fits here as the creation of plans of action for the government/nation. It is broad enough to cover legislative agendas.
    *   **Sense 2**: "a line of argument rationalizing the course of action of a government". Examples: "they debated the policy or impolicy of the proposed legislation".
        *   Analysis: This sense is slightly more specific/abstract. It focuses on the *rationale* or *argument* supporting a course of action, often used in contexts like "the policy of containment" or debating whether something is wise (policy/impolicy). While "policy making" can involve argumentation, the collocation "national policy making" usually refers to the creation of laws, regulations, and plans (Sense 1), rather than specifically the line of argument rationalizing them. However, WordNet distinctions can be subtle. Let's look closer. Is "policy making" about the rationalization or the plan? It's usually about the plan/law/program. Sense 2's example "policy or impolicy" highlights the *wisdom* or *rationality* aspect. Sense 1's example "politician keeps changing his policies" highlights the *agenda* or *plan* aspect. The context contrasts "local benefit-seeking" (getting specific items for a district) vs. "national policy making" (making laws/plans for the country). This aligns better with Sense 1 (plans of action).
    *   **Sense 3**: "written contract or certificate of insurance". Synonyms: "insurance policy".
        *   Analysis: Clearly incorrect. The context is politics, not insurance.

4.  **Compare Sense 1 and Sense 2**:
    *   Sense 1: Plan of action.
    *   Sense 2: Line of argument rationalizing action.
    *   The phrase is "national policy making".
    *   Does "policy making" refer to creating lines of argument? Or creating plans of action?
    *   Standard usage: "Policy making" refers to the formulation of plans, laws, and regulations. It fits the definition "a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group" (specifically the government/social group).
    *   Sense 2 is often used for specific doctrines (e.g., "open door policy") or the *principle* behind an action. But Sense 1 is the superordinate term for a plan of action.
    *   Let's look at the WordNet hierarchy or typical usage.
        *   Sense 1 is the most common, general sense. "Foreign policy", "economic policy", "national policy". These are plans of action.
        *   Sense 2 has a specific gloss "line of argument rationalizing...". While a policy (Sense 1) can be rationalized, "policy" in "policy making" refers to the entity being created (the plan/regulation), not just the argument for it.
    *   Therefore, Sense 1 is the better fit. It captures the broad political meaning of "policy" as a plan or course of action adopted by a government.

5.  **Final Verification**:
    *   Context: "national policy making".
    *   Definition 1: "plan of action adopted by ... social group". Fits government/nation.
    *   Definition 2: "line of argument rationalizing...". Too meta. Policy making is about the output (the policy), not just the argument.
    *   Sense 1 is the standard choice for political policies (foreign policy, domestic policy, national policy).

6.  **Construct Output**:
    *   Selected Sense: 1.
    *   JSON: `{"sense_index": 1}`.

provider: AtlasCloud


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

[User]
Target lemma: making
Target surface form: making
Context:
Potential candidates may be discouraged from running less by the congressional salary than by the prospect of defeat at the hands of a Democratic opponent. To the extent that potential Republican candidates and their financial backers realize that the congressional prisoner's dilemma game works to their disadvantage, the Republican Party will be hindered in its attempts to field a competitive slate of congressional candidates. Fifth, the theory may provide at least a partial reason for why ticket splitting has been particularly pronounced in the South. To the extent that Democratic legislators from the South have held a disproportionate share of power in Congress since 1932 and have been able to translate such clout into relatively more local benefits for their respective constituencies, voters in the South have had an especially strong incentive to keep such Democrats in office. Finally, the theory suggests why Republicans generally have fared better in Senate races than in campaigns for the House. Since local benefit - seeking matters more and national policy <t>making</t> matters less in the lower chamber of Congress, this is precisely the pattern one would expect if Republicans are less willing to engage in local benefit - seeking than their Democratic counterparts. Is there any empirical support for this theory?

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=making%1:04:00:: | definition=the act that results in something coming to be | synonyms=devising, fashioning | examples=the devising of plans; the fashioning of pots and pans
2. sense_key=making%1:07:00:: | definition=an attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something | synonyms=qualification | examples=her qualifications for the job are excellent; one of the qualifications for admission is an academic degree
3. sense_key=making%1:06:00:: | definition=(usually plural) the components needed for making or doing something | examples=the recipe listed all the makings for a chocolate cake

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

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

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the target lemma and context:**
    *   Target lemma: `making`
    *   Target surface form: `making`
    *   Context snippet: "...national policy <t>making</t> matters less in the lower chamber of Congress..."
    *   Full sentence context: "Since local benefit - seeking matters more and national policy making matters less in the lower chamber of Congress, this is precisely the pattern one would expect if Republicans are less willing to engage in local benefit - seeking than their Democratic counterparts."

2.  **Analyze the candidate senses:**

    *   **Sense 1:** `making%1:04:00::`
        *   Definition: the act that results in something coming to be
        *   Synonyms: devising, fashioning
        *   Examples: "the devising of plans", "the fashioning of pots and pans"
        *   Analysis: This sense refers to the process of creating or producing something. "Policy making" fits this description—it is the act of creating policy.

    *   **Sense 2:** `making%1:07:00::`
        *   Definition: an attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something
        *   Synonyms: qualification
        *   Examples: "her qualifications for the job are excellent"
        *   Analysis: This sense is usually used in the phrase "the makings of" (e.g., "he has the makings of a great leader"), referring to inherent qualities or requirements. The context "national policy making" does not fit this definition. "Policy making" is not a qualification here.

    *   **Sense 3:** `making%1:06:00::`
        *   Definition: (usually plural) the components needed for making or doing something
        *   Examples: "the recipe listed all the makings for a chocolate cake"
        *   Analysis: This sense refers to materials or ingredients (e.g., "the makings of a sandwich"). The context is singular (or uncountable verbal noun) "policy making", referring to an activity, not ingredients.

3.  **Evaluate the best fit:**
    *   The phrase is "national policy making".
    *   "Policy making" is a compound noun phrase where "making" acts as a noun derived from the verb "make". It refers to the *process* or *act* of creating policy.
    *   Sense 1 defines "making" as "the act that results in something coming to be". This aligns perfectly with "policy making" (the act of creating policy).
    *   Synonyms like "devising" (the devising of plans) strongly support this interpretation. "National policy devising" makes sense.
    *   Sense 2 and 3 are clearly inappropriate for the phrase "policy making" in this political science context.

4.  **Formulate the output:**
    *   The best sense is Sense 1.
    *   Format: JSON object `{"sense_index": 1}`.

provider: StreamLake


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

[User]
Target lemma: chamber
Target surface form: chamber
Context:
Potential candidates may be discouraged from running less by the congressional salary than by the prospect of defeat at the hands of a Democratic opponent. To the extent that potential Republican candidates and their financial backers realize that the congressional prisoner's dilemma game works to their disadvantage, the Republican Party will be hindered in its attempts to field a competitive slate of congressional candidates. Fifth, the theory may provide at least a partial reason for why ticket splitting has been particularly pronounced in the South. To the extent that Democratic legislators from the South have held a disproportionate share of power in Congress since 1932 and have been able to translate such clout into relatively more local benefits for their respective constituencies, voters in the South have had an especially strong incentive to keep such Democrats in office. Finally, the theory suggests why Republicans generally have fared better in Senate races than in campaigns for the House. Since local benefit - seeking matters more and national policy making matters less in the lower <t>chamber</t> of Congress, this is precisely the pattern one would expect if Republicans are less willing to engage in local benefit - seeking than their Democratic counterparts. Is there any empirical support for this theory?

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=chamber%1:06:00:: | definition=a natural or artificial enclosed space
2. sense_key=chamber%1:08:00:: | definition=an enclosed volume in the body | examples=the chambers of his heart were healthy
3. sense_key=chamber%1:06:02:: | definition=a room where a judge transacts business
4. sense_key=chamber%1:14:00:: | definition=a deliberative or legislative or administrative or judicial assembly | examples=the upper chamber is the senate
5. sense_key=chamber%1:06:01:: | definition=a room used primarily for sleeping | synonyms=bedroom, sleeping room, sleeping accommodation, bedchamber

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: "Since local benefit - seeking matters more and national policy making matters less in the lower <t>chamber</t> of Congress, this is precisely the pattern one would expect if Republicans are less willing to engage in local benefit - seeking than their Democratic counterparts."
    *   Key phrases: "lower chamber of Congress", "Senate races than in campaigns for the House", "the upper chamber is the senate" (implied contrast).
    *   Context subject: Political bodies, specifically the House of Representatives versus the Senate within the US Congress.
    *   Relationship: The text contrasts the Senate (upper chamber) with the House (lower chamber).

2.  **Analyze the candidate senses:**
    *   Sense 1: "a natural or artificial enclosed space" (Generic physical space). Doesn't fit the context of a political institution.
    *   Sense 2: "an enclosed volume in the body" (Anatomical). Incorrect.
    *   Sense 3: "a room where a judge transacts business" (Legal office). Incorrect.
    *   Sense 4: "a deliberative or legislative or administrative or judicial assembly" (Political body). Example: "the upper chamber is the senate". This perfectly matches the usage here referring to the House of Representatives as a legislative body.
    *   Sense 5: "a room used primarily for sleeping" (Bedroom). Incorrect.

3.  **Evaluate Sense 4 against the context:**
    *   Definition: "a deliberative or legislative... assembly".
    *   Example: "the upper chamber is the senate".
    *   Context usage: "lower chamber of Congress". The House of Representatives is often referred to as the "lower chamber". This matches the definition of a legislative assembly.
    *   The text explicitly mentions "campaigns for the House" just before the target sentence. It contrasts Senate races with House races. Thus, "lower chamber" refers to the House, which is a legislative assembly.

4.  **Conclusion:** Sense 4 is the correct choice.

5.  **Format the output:**
    *   Must be JSON: `{"sense_index": 4}`.


[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: expect
Target surface form: expect
Context:
Potential candidates may be discouraged from running less by the congressional salary than by the prospect of defeat at the hands of a Democratic opponent. To the extent that potential Republican candidates and their financial backers realize that the congressional prisoner's dilemma game works to their disadvantage, the Republican Party will be hindered in its attempts to field a competitive slate of congressional candidates. Fifth, the theory may provide at least a partial reason for why ticket splitting has been particularly pronounced in the South. To the extent that Democratic legislators from the South have held a disproportionate share of power in Congress since 1932 and have been able to translate such clout into relatively more local benefits for their respective constituencies, voters in the South have had an especially strong incentive to keep such Democrats in office. Finally, the theory suggests why Republicans generally have fared better in Senate races than in campaigns for the House. Since local benefit - seeking matters more and national policy making matters less in the lower chamber of Congress, this is precisely the pattern one would <t>expect</t> if Republicans are less willing to engage in local benefit - seeking than their Democratic counterparts. Is there any empirical support for this theory?

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=expect%2:31:00:: | definition=regard something as probable or likely | synonyms=anticipate | examples=The meteorologists are expecting rain for tomorrow
2. sense_key=expect%2:32:00:: | definition=consider obligatory; request and expect | synonyms=ask, require | examples=We require our secretary to be on time; Aren't we asking too much of these children?
3. sense_key=expect%2:31:01:: | definition=look forward to the probable occurrence of | synonyms=look, await, wait | examples=We were expecting a visit from our relatives; She is looking to a promotion
4. sense_key=expect%2:31:05:: | definition=consider reasonable or due | examples=I'm expecting a full explanation as to why these files were destroyed
5. sense_key=expect%2:29:02:: | definition=look forward to the birth of a child | examples=She is expecting in March
6. sense_key=expect%2:29:00:: | definition=be pregnant with | synonyms=have a bun in the oven, bear, carry, gestate | examples=She is bearing his child; The are expecting another child in January

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

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the context and the different senses for "expect" to determine the best fit.

The context is:
"...this is precisely the pattern one would <t>expect</t> if Republicans are less willing to engage in local benefit - seeking than their Democratic counterparts."

Let me analyze each sense:

1. sense_key=expect%2:31:00:: | definition=regard something as probable or likely | synonyms=anticipate | examples=The meteorologists are expecting rain for tomorrow
This sense is about regarding something as probable or likely. In the context, the author is saying that the pattern observed is what would be regarded as probable or likely if Republicans are less willing to engage in local benefit-seeking. This seems to fit.

2. sense_key=expect%2:32:00:: | definition=consider obligatory; request and expect | synonyms=ask, require | examples=We require our secretary to be on time; Aren't we asking too much of these children?
This sense is about obligation or requirement. The context doesn't suggest obligation or requirement, but rather prediction based on a theory.

3. sense_key=expect%2:31:01:: | definition=look forward to the probable occurrence of | synonyms=look, await, wait | examples=We were expecting a visit from our relatives; She is looking to a promotion
This sense is about looking forward to something. The context isn't about looking forward to something happening, but rather about what would be considered probable given certain conditions.

4. sense_key=expect%2:31:05:: | definition=consider reasonable or due | examples=I'm expecting a full explanation as to why these files were destroyed
This sense is about considering something reasonable or due. The context isn't about what is reasonable or due, but rather about what would be considered probable given certain conditions.

5. sense_key=expect%2:29:02:: | definition=look forward to the birth of a child | examples=She is expecting in March
This sense is specifically about expecting a child, which is not relevant to the context.

6. sense_key=expect%2:29:00:: | definition=be pregnant with | synonyms=have a bun in the oven, bear, carry, gestate | examples=She is bearing his child; The are expecting another child in January
This sense is about being pregnant, which is not relevant to the context.

Based on my analysis, sense 1 seems to be the best fit. The context is about regarding a pattern as probable or likely based on certain conditions, which aligns with the definition of sense 1: "regard something as probable or likely".

In the sentence "this is precisely the pattern one would expect if Republicans are less willing to engage in local benefit - seeking than their Democratic counterparts", "expect" is used to mean that one would regard this pattern as probable or likely given the stated condition.


[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: republican
Target surface form: Republicans
Context:
Potential candidates may be discouraged from running less by the congressional salary than by the prospect of defeat at the hands of a Democratic opponent. To the extent that potential Republican candidates and their financial backers realize that the congressional prisoner's dilemma game works to their disadvantage, the Republican Party will be hindered in its attempts to field a competitive slate of congressional candidates. Fifth, the theory may provide at least a partial reason for why ticket splitting has been particularly pronounced in the South. To the extent that Democratic legislators from the South have held a disproportionate share of power in Congress since 1932 and have been able to translate such clout into relatively more local benefits for their respective constituencies, voters in the South have had an especially strong incentive to keep such Democrats in office. Finally, the theory suggests why Republicans generally have fared better in Senate races than in campaigns for the House. Since local benefit - seeking matters more and national policy making matters less in the lower chamber of Congress, this is precisely the pattern one would expect if <t>Republicans</t> are less willing to engage in local benefit - seeking than their Democratic counterparts. Is there any empirical support for this theory?

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=republican%1:18:01:: | definition=a member of the Republican Party
2. sense_key=republican%1:18:00:: | definition=an advocate of a republic (usually in opposition to a monarchy)
3. sense_key=republican%1:17:00:: | definition=a tributary of the Kansas River that flows from eastern Colorado eastward through Nebraska and Kansas | synonyms=Republican River

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: `republican`
    *   Target surface form: `Republicans`
    *   Context snippet: "...the Republican Party will be hindered... Democratic legislators from the South... Republicans generally have fared better in Senate races... Republicans are less willing to engage in local benefit - seeking than their Democratic counterparts."

2.  **Analyze the candidate senses:**
    *   Sense 1: `republican%1:18:01::` - Definition: "a member of the Republican Party". This refers to the US political party.
    *   Sense 2: `republican%1:18:00::` - Definition: "an advocate of a republic (usually in opposition to a monarchy)". This refers to a political ideology/stance regarding government types (Republic vs Monarchy).
    *   Sense 3: `republican%1:17:00::` - Definition: "a tributary of the Kansas River...". This refers to a river.

3.  **Disambiguate:**
    *   The context mentions "Democratic opponent", "Republican Party", "Congress", "Senate races", "House". This clearly indicates a US political context involving the two major parties.
    *   The target surface form "Republicans" refers to members of the Republican Party running for office or serving in Congress.
    *   Sense 3 (river) is completely irrelevant.
    *   Sense 2 (advocate of a republic) is a generic political term, but the specific context of "Republican Party", "Democratic opponent", and "Congress" pinpoints the meaning to the specific US political party.
    *   Sense 1 (member of the Republican Party) matches perfectly. The text refers to members/candidates of the specific organization known as the Republican Party.

4.  **Formulate the output:**
    *   The correct sense is Sense 1.
    *   The request asks for 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: willing
Target surface form: willing
Context:
Potential candidates may be discouraged from running less by the congressional salary than by the prospect of defeat at the hands of a Democratic opponent. To the extent that potential Republican candidates and their financial backers realize that the congressional prisoner's dilemma game works to their disadvantage, the Republican Party will be hindered in its attempts to field a competitive slate of congressional candidates. Fifth, the theory may provide at least a partial reason for why ticket splitting has been particularly pronounced in the South. To the extent that Democratic legislators from the South have held a disproportionate share of power in Congress since 1932 and have been able to translate such clout into relatively more local benefits for their respective constituencies, voters in the South have had an especially strong incentive to keep such Democrats in office. Finally, the theory suggests why Republicans generally have fared better in Senate races than in campaigns for the House. Since local benefit - seeking matters more and national policy making matters less in the lower chamber of Congress, this is precisely the pattern one would expect if Republicans are less <t>willing</t> to engage in local benefit - seeking than their Democratic counterparts. Is there any empirical support for this theory?

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=willing%3:00:00:: | definition=disposed or inclined toward | examples=a willing participant; willing helpers
2. sense_key=willing%5:00:00:voluntary:01 | definition=not brought about by coercion or force | synonyms=uncoerced, unforced | examples=the confession was uncoerced

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 in which "willing" appears:

"Since local benefit - seeking matters more and national policy making matters less in the lower chamber of Congress, this is precisely the pattern one would expect if Republicans are less willing to engage in local benefit - seeking than their Democratic counterparts."

In this context, "willing" is being used to describe Republicans' disposition or inclination toward engaging in local benefit-seeking activities. The author is suggesting that Republicans have less of a tendency or readiness to engage in this type of behavior compared to Democrats.

Now let me look at the candidate senses:

1. sense_key=willing%3:00:00:: | definition=disposed or inclined toward | examples=a willing participant; willing helpers
2. sense_key=willing%5:00:00:voluntary:01 | definition=not brought about by coercion or force | synonyms=uncoerced, unforced | examples=the confession was uncoerced

The first sense refers to being disposed or inclined toward something, which aligns with the context. The author is talking about Republicans being less inclined or disposed to engage in local benefit-seeking.

The second sense refers to something not brought about by coercion or force, which doesn't fit the context well. The author isn't talking about Republicans being forced or not forced to engage in local benefit-seeking, but rather about their natural inclination or willingness to do so.

Based on this analysis, the first sense (disposed or inclined toward) is the better fit for the context. This sense captures the idea of Republicans having less of a tendency or readiness to engage in local benefit-seeking activities.

My answer is:
{"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: engage
Target surface form: engage
Context:
Potential candidates may be discouraged from running less by the congressional salary than by the prospect of defeat at the hands of a Democratic opponent. To the extent that potential Republican candidates and their financial backers realize that the congressional prisoner's dilemma game works to their disadvantage, the Republican Party will be hindered in its attempts to field a competitive slate of congressional candidates. Fifth, the theory may provide at least a partial reason for why ticket splitting has been particularly pronounced in the South. To the extent that Democratic legislators from the South have held a disproportionate share of power in Congress since 1932 and have been able to translate such clout into relatively more local benefits for their respective constituencies, voters in the South have had an especially strong incentive to keep such Democrats in office. Finally, the theory suggests why Republicans generally have fared better in Senate races than in campaigns for the House. Since local benefit - seeking matters more and national policy making matters less in the lower chamber of Congress, this is precisely the pattern one would expect if Republicans are less willing to <t>engage</t> in local benefit - seeking than their Democratic counterparts. Is there any empirical support for this theory?

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=engage%2:41:06:: | definition=carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in | synonyms=prosecute, pursue | examples=She pursued many activities; They engaged in a discussion
2. sense_key=engage%2:31:00:: | definition=consume all of one's attention or time | synonyms=absorb, engross, occupy | examples=Her interest in butterflies absorbs her completely
3. sense_key=engage%2:41:01:: | definition=engage or hire for work | synonyms=hire, employ | examples=They hired two new secretaries in the department; How many people has she employed?
4. sense_key=engage%2:41:00:: | definition=ask to represent; of legal counsel | examples=I'm retaining a lawyer
5. sense_key=engage%2:32:00:: | definition=give to in marriage | synonyms=betroth, affiance, plight
6. sense_key=engage%2:30:00:: | definition=get caught | examples=make sure the gear is engaged
7. sense_key=engage%2:41:12:: | definition=carry on (wars, battles, or campaigns) | synonyms=wage | examples=Napoleon and Hitler waged war against all of Europe
8. sense_key=engage%2:40:01:: | definition=hire for work or assistance | synonyms=enlist | examples=engage aid, help, services, or support
9. sense_key=engage%2:40:00:: | definition=engage for service under a term of contract | synonyms=lease, rent, hire, charter, take | examples=We took an apartment on a quiet street; Let's rent a car
10. sense_key=engage%2:35:00:: | definition=keep engaged | synonyms=mesh, lock, operate | examples=engaged the gears

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 "engage" in the context: "Republicans are less willing to engage in local benefit-seeking than their Democratic counterparts."
The phrase is "engage in [an activity]".
Sense 1: "carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in" | synonyms=prosecute, pursue | examples=She pursued many activities; They engaged in a discussion
Sense 2: "consume all of one's attention or time" | synonyms=absorb, engross, occupy
Sense 3: "engage or hire for work"
Sense 7: "carry on (wars, battles, or campaigns)"

The phrase "engage in" matches Sense 1 perfectly ("They engaged in a discussion", "carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in"). "Local benefit-seeking" is an activity. Thus, Sense 1 is the best fit.

Let me double-check the index.
1. engage%2:41:06:: (carry out or participate in an activity)
2. engage%2:31:00:: (consume all of one's attention)
3. engage%2:41:01:: (hire for work)
4. engage%2:41:00:: (legal counsel)
5. engage%2:32:00:: (marriage)
6. engage%2:30:00:: (get caught)
7. engage%2:41:12:: (wars/battles)
8. engage%2:40:01:: (hire for assistance)
9. engage%2:40:00:: (hire/rent)
10. engage%2:35:00:: (mesh/lock gears)

Yes, Sense 1 is the right one.

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: local
Target surface form: local
Context:
Potential candidates may be discouraged from running less by the congressional salary than by the prospect of defeat at the hands of a Democratic opponent. To the extent that potential Republican candidates and their financial backers realize that the congressional prisoner's dilemma game works to their disadvantage, the Republican Party will be hindered in its attempts to field a competitive slate of congressional candidates. Fifth, the theory may provide at least a partial reason for why ticket splitting has been particularly pronounced in the South. To the extent that Democratic legislators from the South have held a disproportionate share of power in Congress since 1932 and have been able to translate such clout into relatively more local benefits for their respective constituencies, voters in the South have had an especially strong incentive to keep such Democrats in office. Finally, the theory suggests why Republicans generally have fared better in Senate races than in campaigns for the House. Since local benefit - seeking matters more and national policy making matters less in the lower chamber of Congress, this is precisely the pattern one would expect if Republicans are less willing to engage in <t>local</t> benefit - seeking than their Democratic counterparts. Is there any empirical support for this theory?

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=local%3:00:01:: | definition=relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area | examples=local taxes; local authorities
2. sense_key=local%3:01:01:: | definition=of or belonging to or characteristic of a particular locality or neighborhood | examples=local customs; local schools
3. sense_key=local%3:00:02:: | definition=affecting only a restricted part or area of the body | examples=local anesthesia

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: "local"
    *   Context sentence: "Since local benefit - seeking matters more and national policy making matters less in the lower chamber of Congress, this is precisely the pattern one would expect if Republicans are less willing to engage in local benefit - seeking than their Democratic counterparts."
    *   Broader context: The text discusses Congressional elections, the difference between House and Senate races, the "prisoner's dilemma," and the translation of power into benefits for constituencies. Specifically, it mentions "Democratic legislators from the South have held a disproportionate share of power in Congress ... and have been able to translate such clout into relatively more local benefits for their respective constituencies".
    *   Key phrase: "local benefit-seeking" vs "national policy making".

2.  **Analyze the candidate senses:**
    *   Sense 1: "relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area" (e.g., local taxes, local authorities). This sense contrasts "local" with "national" or "federal". It pertains to the scope of governance or jurisdiction (district level vs. larger area).
    *   Sense 2: "of or belonging to or characteristic of a particular locality or neighborhood" (e.g., local customs, local schools). This sense emphasizes distinctiveness or belonging to a specific place, often in a cultural or physical sense.
    *   Sense 3: "affecting only a restricted part or area of the body" (e.g., local anesthesia). This is clearly medical and irrelevant here.

3.  **Evaluate the fit:**
    *   Sense 3 is incorrect (medical context).
    *   Sense 2 implies "local customs" or things characteristic of a neighborhood. While a constituency is a locality, the text is about *politics* and *administration* (Congress, legislators, clout, constituencies). The "benefit-seeking" refers to bringing federal money/projects (pork barrel) back to the specific district (the constituency).
    *   Sense 1 explicitly defines "local" as relating to the administration of a "district rather than a larger area" (like the nation). The text contrasts "local benefit-seeking" with "national policy making." This is a jurisdictional/political distinction. A legislator works in the national legislature (Congress) but seeks benefits for their specific district (local administration/area).
    *   Sense 1 is the standard political sense of "local" when contrasted with "national" or "federal" policy. The definition "concerned with the administration of a... district rather than a larger area" fits the concept of a Representative seeking funds or projects for their specific district (local benefits) rather than focusing purely on national legislation.

4.  **Compare Sense 1 and Sense 2 closely:**
    *   Sense 2 is "characteristic of a particular locality". Is "benefit-seeking" characteristic of a locality? No, it's an action directed *toward* the locality.
    *   Sense 1 is "relating to... the administration of a... district rather than a larger area". The phrase "local benefits" means benefits for the district (smaller area) rather than the nation (larger area). This aligns perfectly with the contrast drawn in the text: "national policy making matters less".

5.  **Conclusion:** Sense 1 is the best fit because it captures the political/jurisdictional contrast between district-level interests and national-level interests.

6.  **Format Output:** The user wants a JSON object with the specific index.
    *   Sense 1 -> 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: democratic
Target surface form: Democratic
Context:
Potential candidates may be discouraged from running less by the congressional salary than by the prospect of defeat at the hands of a Democratic opponent. To the extent that potential Republican candidates and their financial backers realize that the congressional prisoner's dilemma game works to their disadvantage, the Republican Party will be hindered in its attempts to field a competitive slate of congressional candidates. Fifth, the theory may provide at least a partial reason for why ticket splitting has been particularly pronounced in the South. To the extent that Democratic legislators from the South have held a disproportionate share of power in Congress since 1932 and have been able to translate such clout into relatively more local benefits for their respective constituencies, voters in the South have had an especially strong incentive to keep such Democrats in office. Finally, the theory suggests why Republicans generally have fared better in Senate races than in campaigns for the House. Since local benefit - seeking matters more and national policy making matters less in the lower chamber of Congress, this is precisely the pattern one would expect if Republicans are less willing to engage in local benefit - seeking than their <t>Democratic</t> counterparts. Is there any empirical support for this theory?

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

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

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the target word and context:**
    *   **Target lemma:** democratic
    *   **Target surface form:** Democratic
    *   **Context:** The text discusses "Potential candidates," "congressional salary," "Republican Party," "Democratic opponent," "Democratic legislators from the South," "Democrats," "Democratic counterparts."
    *   **Specific usage:** "...a Democratic opponent." / "Democratic legislators" / "Democratic counterparts."

2.  **Analyze the candidate senses:**
    *   **Sense 1:** `democratic%3:00:00::` -> Definition: "characterized by or advocating or based upon the principles of democracy or social equality". Examples: "democratic government", "a democratic country". This refers to the political system or philosophy of democracy (small 'd').
    *   **Sense 2:** `democratic%3:01:00::` -> Definition: "belong to or relating to the Democratic Party". Examples: "Democratic senator". This refers to the specific US political party (capital 'D').
    *   **Sense 3:** `democratic%5:00:00:common:01` -> Definition: "representing or appealing to or adapted for the benefit of the people at large". Synonyms: "popular". Examples: "democratic art forms". This is a broader, non-political-party sense (like "democratic access to art").

3.  **Map context to senses:**
    *   The context explicitly contrasts "Democratic opponent" with "Republican candidates."
    *   It mentions "Republican Party" and "Democratic legislators."
    *   The capitalization "Democratic" often signals the proper noun (the political party).
    *   The usage "Democratic opponent" and "Democratic counterparts" refers to members of the Democratic Party in the US political system.
    *   Sense 1 is about the *ideology* of democracy (fair elections, equality). While members of the Democratic Party might advocate this, the specific collocations with "Republican" and "Party" make it clear this is about party affiliation, not just adherence to democratic principles.
    *   Sense 2 is defined as "belong to or relating to the Democratic Party". The example "Democratic senator" matches the context's "Democratic legislators" and "Democratic opponent" perfectly.
    *   Sense 3 is about "popular" or "for the people at large" (e.g., "democratic art forms"). This is clearly irrelevant here.

4.  **Select the best sense:**
    *   Sense 2 fits perfectly. It refers to the specific political party opposing the Republicans in the text.

5.  **Format the output:**
    *   The user wants a JSON object: `{"sense_index": X}`.
    *   Sense 2 is the correct one.

    *   Wait, let me double-check the indexing. The prompt lists them as:
        1. sense_key=democratic%3:00:00::
        2. sense_key=democratic%3:01:00::
        3. sense_key=democratic%5:00:00:common:01

    *   Therefore, the index is 2.

6.  **Final verification:**
    *   Context: "Democratic opponent" vs "Republican Party".
    *   Sense 2 definition: "belong to or relating to the Democratic Party".
    *   Match: Yes.
    *   Output: `{"sense_index": 2}`.

provider: Chutes