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

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=republican%3:01:01:: | definition=relating to or belonging to the Republican Party | examples=a Republican senator; Republican party politics
2. sense_key=republican%5:00:00:democratic:00 | definition=having the supreme power lying in the body of citizens entitled to vote for officers and representatives responsible to them or characteristic of such government; - United States Constitution; ; - Philip Marsh; -Nathaniel Hawthorne | examples=the United States shall guarantee to every state in this union a republican form of government; a very republican notion

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

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the Target Lemma and Context:**
    *   **Target Lemma:** republican (adjective).
    *   **Target Surface Form:** Republican (Capitalized).
    *   **Context:** The text discusses presidential elections, the GOP (Grand Old Party), and political parties in the United States. Specifically, it mentions "Goldwater presidential candidacy," "GOP," "Congress," "Democratic brand," and contrasts a "Republican brand" with a "Democratic brand." The phrase is "...a Republican brand that believes in the minimalist state...".

2.  **Analyze Candidate Senses:**
    *   **Sense 1:**
        *   *Definition:* relating to or belonging to the Republican Party.
        *   *Examples:* a Republican senator; Republican party politics.
        *   *Fit:* This refers specifically to the American political party (the GOP).
    *   **Sense 2:**
        *   *Definition:* having the supreme power lying in the body of citizens... (political theory definition of a republic).
        *   *Examples:* a republican form of government; a very republican notion.
        *   *Fit:* This refers to the political philosophy of a republic (non-monarchical, representative government).

3.  **Disambiguation:**
    *   The context explicitly mentions the "GOP" (Grand Old Party) earlier in the paragraph.
    *   It contrasts the target word with "Democratic brand" (referring to the Democratic Party).
    *   The capitalized form "Republican" usually signals the proper noun/adj referring to the specific US political party, whereas lowercase "republican" often refers to the general political philosophy.
    *   The definition in the text itself ("believes in the minimalist state and in the virtues of private markets...") describes the platform of the US Republican Party (GOP), contrasting it with the Democratic party platform ("big government").
    *   Therefore, the target word is referring to the specific political party, not the general concept of a republic.

4.  **Conclusion:**
    *   Sense 1 is the correct choice. It fits the capitalized usage and the specific political party context (GOP, Democratic party contrast).

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

provider: Together


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

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

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

finish_reason: stop

role: assistant

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the target word and context:**
    *   Target lemma: brand
    *   Target surface form: brand
    *   Context: The sentence is "Voters can 'buy' one of two brands when they select their political agents -- a Republican brand that believes in the minimalist state... and a Democratic brand..."
    *   Meaning in context: The text uses an economic metaphor ("buy", "market", "product"). Voters are consumers. Political parties (Republican/Democratic) are the products. The "brand" refers to the identity, platform, or distinct type of political "product" offered by the parties. It is not a trademarked name in the legal sense, but a recognizable identity or "kind" of political stance.

2.  **Analyze the candidate senses:**

    *   **Sense 1:** `brand%1:10:00::` | Definition: "a name given to a product or service" | Synonyms: trade name, brand name, marque.
        *   *Analysis:* This refers to the specific name (like Coca-Cola or Apple). While the GOP is a name, the context says voters choose a "brand" defined by beliefs (minimalist state vs. big government). It's metaphorically close to a trade name, but often this sense implies the commercial label itself.

    *   **Sense 2:** `brand%1:09:00::` | Definition: "a recognizable kind" | Synonyms: make | Examples: "there's a new brand of hero in the movies now"; "what make of car is that?"
        *   *Analysis:* This sense refers to a category, type, or variety. The examples "new brand of hero" and "make of car" align well with the political science context. Here, the Republican "brand" isn't just the name "GOP"; it is the specific *kind* of political offering—one that believes in a minimalist state. It represents a distinct variety or type of political ideology/governance being "sold". The usage "a Republican brand... and a Democratic brand" parallels "a new brand of hero".

    *   **Sense 3:** `brand%1:10:02::` | Definition: "identification mark on skin, made by burning".
        *   *Analysis:* Literal burning. Clearly incorrect.

    *   **Sense 4:** `brand%1:27:00::` | Definition: "a piece of wood that has been burned or is burning".
        *   *Analysis:* Literal object. Incorrect.

    *   **Sense 5:** `brand%1:10:01::` | Definition: "a symbol of disgrace or infamy" | Synonyms: mark, stigma.
        *   *Analysis:* Metaphorical, but implies negative connotation (stigma). The text discusses political choice, not disgrace.

    *   **Sense 6:** `brand%1:06:00::` | Definition: "a cutting or thrusting weapon..."
        *   *Analysis:* Sword. Incorrect.

3.  **Compare Sense 1 and Sense 2:**
    *   Sense 1 is specifically about the "trade name". While parties have names, the text elaborates on what the brand *is* ("a Republican brand that believes in..."). It defines the content of the "product".
    *   Sense 2 is about a "recognizable kind". The example "there's a new brand of hero in the movies now" is a very strong parallel to "a Republican brand that believes in...". It treats "brand" as a variety or distinct type within a category.
    *   In marketing/political science contexts, "brand" often oscillates between the name/logo (Sense 1) and the identity/type (Sense 2).
    *   However, WordNet sense 2 ("a recognizable kind") captures the abstract categorization better here. The sentence compares two *kinds* of political products. If it were strictly Sense 1, the definition "a name given to a product" might fit, but usually, that sense maps to specific nouns (like "Kleenex"). Here, the modifiers "Republican" and "Democratic" function like "new brand of hero" (Sense 2 example). The text treats the party platform as a specific *kind* or *make* of politics.

    *   Let's look closer at Sense 1's definition: "a name given to a product or service".
    *   Let's look closer at Sense 2's definition: "a recognizable kind".
    *   Context: "a Republican brand... and a Democratic brand".
    *   Is it the *name* "Republican"? Or is it the *kind* of politics?
    *   The text says "Voters can 'buy' one of two brands". In consumer terms, you buy a product. The "brand" here stands in for the specific "make" or "type" of political agent. Sense 2's example "what make of car is that?" is a direct synonym for "what brand of car".
    *   The phrase "a Republican brand" suggests a specific variety of the political product.
    *   Sense 2 seems the most robust fit for "a [Adjective] brand" where brand means variety/type/identity, distinct from just the name itself. The definition "a recognizable kind" fits the description of the specific political ideologies being described.

    *   Refining the choice: Sense 1 is often used for the commercial designation. Sense 2 is used for the variety or genre ("a new brand of hero"). The political context is metaphorically economic. Is the Republican party a "trade name" or a "recognizable kind"?
    *   Usually, "brand" in politics refers to the identity/reputation. "A recognizable kind" covers this abstract identity better than "a name given to a product".
    *   Therefore, Sense 2 is the best choice.

4.  **Final Verification:**
    *   Target: brand
    *   Context: "a Republican brand that believes in..."
    *   Sense 2: "a recognizable kind". Example: "there's a new brand of hero".
    *   Match: Yes. The Republican brand is a recognizable kind of political platform/ideology.

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

format: unknown

native_finish_reason: stop

currency: USD


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

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

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=minimalist%3:01:00:: | definition=of or relating to artistic minimalism
2. sense_key=minimalist%5:00:00:moderate:00 | definition=advocating minimal reforms (as in government or politics)

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 target lemma "minimalist" in the given context.

The context is discussing political theories about voting patterns in the United States. The sentence containing the target word is:

"a Republican brand that believes in the minimalist state and in the virtues of private markets over the vices of public action"

Here, "minimalist" is modifying "state," referring to a type of government or governance philosophy. This is clearly a political/governmental concept, not an artistic one.

Now, let's examine the candidate senses:

1. sense_key=minimalist%3:01:00:: | definition=of or relating to artistic minimalism
   This refers to minimalism as an artistic movement, which doesn't fit the political/governmental context here.

2. sense_key=minimalist%5:00:00:moderate:00 | definition=advocating minimal reforms (as in government or politics)
   This definition mentions government and politics explicitly, which aligns with the context. The phrase "minimalist state" refers to a philosophy of government that advocates for minimal government intervention, which fits with "advocating minimal reforms."

The context is clearly about political philosophy regarding the size and scope of government, specifically referring to Republicans who believe in limited government intervention. This matches sense 2, which relates to minimalism in government or politics.

Therefore, sense 2 is the correct choice.

provider: Friendli


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

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

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=state%1:15:01:: | definition=the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation | synonyms=province | examples=his state is in the deep south
2. sense_key=state%1:03:00:: | definition=the way something is with respect to its main attributes | examples=the current state of knowledge; his state of health
3. sense_key=state%1:14:01:: | definition=the group of people comprising the government of a sovereign state | examples=the state has lowered its income tax
4. sense_key=state%1:14:00:: | definition=a politically organized body of people under a single government | synonyms=nation, country, land, commonwealth, res publica, body politic | examples=the state has elected a new president; African nations
5. sense_key=state%1:26:02:: | definition=(chemistry) the three traditional states of matter are solids (fixed shape and volume) and liquids (fixed volume and shaped by the container) and gases (filling the container) | synonyms=state of matter | examples=the solid state of water is called ice
6. sense_key=state%1:26:01:: | definition=a state of depression or agitation | examples=he was in such a state you just couldn't reason with him
7. sense_key=state%1:15:00:: | definition=the territory occupied by a nation | synonyms=country, land | examples=he returned to the land of his birth; he visited several European countries
8. sense_key=state%1:14:02:: | definition=the federal department in the United States that sets and maintains foreign policies | synonyms=Department of State, United States Department of State, State Department, DoS | examples=the Department of State was created in 1789

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 "state" in the context: "a Republican brand that believes in the minimalist state and in the virtues of private markets over the vices of public action."

Let me analyze the context:
- This is about political theory and voting behavior
- It's contrasting Republican vs Democratic brands
- Republicans believe in a "minimalist state" - meaning less government intervention
- Democrats believe in "big government"
- The contrast is about the size/role of government

The phrase "minimalist state" here refers to the government apparatus itself - the entity that governs, not the territory or a particular province. It's about the government's role and scope.

Let me evaluate the senses:

1. sense_key=state%1:15:01:: - "the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation" (like a US state, province) - This doesn't fit. We're not talking about a territorial division.

2. sense_key=state%1:03:00:: - "the way something is with respect to its main attributes" - This is about condition/status. Not relevant here.

3. sense_key=state%1:14:01:: - "the group of people comprising the government of a sovereign state" - This could work. It refers to the government entity. The example "the state has lowered its income tax" shows it can be used for the governing body taking actions.

4. sense_key=state%1:14:00:: - "a politically organized body of people under a single government" with synonyms like nation, country - This is more about the entire political entity (nation-state), not specifically the government apparatus.

5. sense_key=state%1:26:02:: - chemistry states of matter - Not relevant.

6. sense_key=state%1:26:01:: - a state of depression or agitation - Not relevant.

7. sense_key=state%1:15:00:: - "the territory occupied by a nation" - This is about territory/land. Not what we're looking for.

8. sense_key=state%1:14:02:: - the US Department of State - Not relevant.

Now between sense 3 and sense 4:

Sense 3: "the group of people comprising the government of a sovereign state" - This is more about the governing apparatus itself. When we talk about a "minimalist state" vs "big government," we're talking about the scope and power of the government apparatus.

Sense 4: "a politically organized body of people under a single government" - This is more about the nation-state as a whole entity, including the population.

The context is discussing political philosophy - Republicans believe in a "minimalist state" (less government intervention) while Democrats believe in "big government." This is clearly about the governing body/institution, its scope and power.

The phrase "minimalist state" vs "big government" is about the apparatus of governance - the bureaucracy, regulations, interventions. This aligns best with sense 3, which defines "state" as "the group of people comprising the government of a sovereign state."

Actually, let me reconsider. In political theory, when we talk about "the state" in terms like "minimalist state" or "state intervention," we're often referring to the state as a political institution - the apparatus of governance.

Sense 3 focuses on "the group of people comprising the government" - this is a bit narrow, focusing on the personnel.

Sense 4 focuses on "a politically organized body of people under a single government" - this is more about the nation as a whole.

But there's also a broader concept in political science where "the state" refers to the institutions of government collectively - the administrative, legal, and coercive systems. Neither definition perfectly captures this, but sense 3 is closer because it focuses on the governing apparatus rather than the whole nation.

Looking at the example for sense 3: "the state has lowered its income tax" - this shows the state acting as the governing authority, which aligns with how the word is used in our context (the state as the entity that intervenes or doesn't intervene).

So I believe sense 3 is the best match: "the group of people comprising the government of a sovereign state."


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

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=virtue%1:07:01:: | definition=the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong | synonyms=virtuousness, moral excellence
2. sense_key=virtue%1:07:03:: | definition=any admirable quality or attribute | synonyms=merit | examples=work of great merit
3. sense_key=virtue%1:07:02:: | definition=morality with respect to sexual relations | synonyms=chastity, sexual morality
4. sense_key=virtue%1:07:04:: | definition=a particular moral excellence

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

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the target word:** The target is "virtues" (plural form of "virtue").
2.  **Analyze the context:** The sentence is: "...a Republican brand that believes in the minimalist state and in the <t>virtues</t> of private markets over the vices of public action..."
    *   The context compares "virtues" with "vices".
    *   The subject is the "Republican brand" (political ideology).
    *   The object is "private markets".
    *   The phrase is "virtues of private markets".
3.  **Analyze the candidate senses:**
    *   Sense 1: "the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong" (moral excellence/virtuousness). This is a general moral sense. Does it fit "virtues of private markets"? Markets aren't people, so they don't possess moral agency in the traditional human sense. However, "virtues" can be used metaphorically for systems.
    *   Sense 2: "any admirable quality or attribute" (synonym: merit). Example: "work of great merit". This sense is broader. It talks about beneficial qualities or advantages.
    *   Sense 3: "morality with respect to sexual relations" (chastity). This is clearly wrong. Markets don't have sexual relations.
    *   Sense 4: "a particular moral excellence". This is similar to Sense 1 but specific to individual virtues (like honesty, courage). While markets might have "virtues" in a list, the phrase "virtues of private markets" usually refers to the beneficial characteristics or advantages of that system.
4.  **Compare senses in context:**
    *   The contrast is between "virtues of private markets" and "vices of public action".
    *   "Virtues" here means the positive aspects, advantages, beneficial qualities, or merits of the private market system.
    *   Sense 1 ("quality of doing what is right") is usually applied to a person's character. While political rhetoric often personifies systems, the core meaning here is closer to "beneficial qualities" or "merits".
    *   Sense 2 ("any admirable quality or attribute" / "merit") fits very well. Private markets have attributes (efficiency, innovation) that are admirable or beneficial (virtues) compared to public action.
    *   Let's look at Sense 4 ("a particular moral excellence"). This implies specific named virtues. While the text implies specific good qualities, the definition of Sense 2 ("any admirable quality or attribute") is the hypernym that encompasses the "advantages" implied by the economic context.
    *   In political/economic discourse, the "virtues of X" usually refers to the *merits* or *advantages* of X.
    *   Let's check the WordNet hierarchy or examples for Sense 2. Synonyms include "merit". Example: "work of great merit". The definition "any admirable quality or attribute" covers "virtues of a system".
    *   Let's re-evaluate Sense 1 vs Sense 2. Sense 1 is abstract moral righteousness. Sense 2 is an admirable quality. Is the efficiency of a market a "moral excellence" (Sense 1/4) or an "admirable quality" (Sense 2)? It is arguably an admirable quality/merit. The phrase "virtues of private markets" is synonymous with "merits of private markets".
    *   Sense 2 maps to "merit". The context discusses an economic theory explaining voting patterns. It contrasts the *good points* (virtues) of markets with the *bad points* (vices) of public action. "Merits" is the closest synonym here.
    *   Therefore, Sense 2 is the best fit.

    *   Let's double-check Sense 4. "A particular moral excellence". E.g., "Patience is a virtue." While one could list the virtues of markets, the general usage "virtues of X" usually groups under Sense 2 (admirable qualities/merits) rather than listing specific moral excellences in the abstract sense. But wait, is Sense 4 distinct enough? Sense 4 is often used for specific instances (e.g. "honesty is a virtue"). Sense 2 is "any admirable quality". The "virtues of private markets" refers to the collection of admirable qualities (efficiency, etc.) that make the system good. This aligns best with Sense 2.

    *   Let's look at Sense 1 again. "The quality of doing what is right..." Can a market do what is right? Only metaphorically. But Sense 2 ("admirable quality") fits the systemic "merit" perfectly.

    *   Decision: Sense 2.

5.  **Formatting:** Return JSON. {"sense_index": 2}

provider: StreamLake


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

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

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=private%3:00:00:: | definition=confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy | examples=a private place; private discussions
2. sense_key=private%5:00:02:personal:00 | definition=concerning things deeply private and personal | examples=private correspondence; private family matters
3. sense_key=private%5:00:00:personal:00 | definition=concerning one person exclusively | synonyms=individual | examples=we all have individual cars; each room has a private bath
4. sense_key=private%5:00:00:inward:00 | definition=not expressed | synonyms=secret | examples=secret (or private) thoughts

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

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

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

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the target lemma and surface form**: "private" (adjective).
2.  **Analyze the context**:
    *   The sentence: "...a Republican brand that believes in the minimalist state and in the virtues of <t>private</t> markets over the vices of public action..."
    *   Key phrases: "private markets" vs "public action". "Private interest" is mentioned later in the sentence.
    *   Domain: Economics, political science, elections.
    *   Contrast: It's contrasting "private" with "public" in the context of markets and government action. "Private markets" refers to economic activity driven by individuals and businesses rather than the state.
3.  **Analyze the candidate senses**:
    *   **Sense 1 (private%3:00:00::)**: Definition: "confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy". Examples: "a private place", "private discussions".
        *   Critique: This is often about physical privacy or exclusivity/secrecy. While "private markets" implies non-government, the specific nuance of "providing privacy" or being confined to specific persons/groups (like a private club) doesn't quite capture the economic definition of "private" vs "public" sectors. However, the "confined to particular persons or groups" part touches on it, but let's look closer at the others.
    *   **Sense 2 (private%5:00:02:personal:00)**: Definition: "concerning things deeply private and personal". Examples: "private correspondence", "private family matters".
        *   Critique: This is about intimacy or personal life, not economic systems.
    *   **Sense 3 (private%5:00:00:personal:00)**: Definition: "concerning one person exclusively". Synonyms: "individual". Examples: "we all have individual cars", "each room has a private bath".
        *   Critique: This emphasizes singularity or exclusivity for one person. "Private markets" involves many actors, not just one person. It's about the *private sector*, not individual usage.
    *   **Sense 4 (private%5:00:00:inward:00)**: Definition: "not expressed". Synonyms: "secret". Examples: "secret (or private) thoughts".
        *   Critique: This is about hidden thoughts.

4.  **Re-evaluating Sense 1**:
    *   Let's look at the definition again: "confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy".
    *   In WordNet (3.0 or 3.1), "private" usually has a sense regarding "not public".
    *   Let's check if there's a specific sense for "private sector" or "non-government". The provided candidate senses are limited.
    *   Let's look at the hierarchy.
        *   Sense 1 is the most general. "Confined to particular persons or groups" distinguishes it from "public" (open to all/controlled by the state). In the context of "private markets", these are markets driven by particular persons/groups (businesses, individuals) rather than the state.
        *   The other senses (2, 3, 4) are clearly wrong. Sense 2 is personal/intimate. Sense 3 is singular/individual. Sense 4 is secret/hidden.
    *   "Private markets" implies markets operated by private individuals/companies, not the government. Sense 1 says "confined to particular persons or groups". This fits best among the options. It distinguishes the market from the "public" sphere (government).
    *   Let's double check if Sense 3 ("concerning one person exclusively") could apply. Is "private market" a market for one person? No. It's the opposite of public/state. Sense 1 captures the "particular persons or groups" aspect, which aligns with the economic distinction between the private sector (individuals/corporations) and the public sector (government). Even though the examples ("private place") are weak for the economic context, the definition "confined to particular persons or groups" covers the legal/economic distinction of private property/enterprise vs public domain.

    *   Wait, is there a sense missing? Usually, WordNet has "private" defined as "concerned with or restricting attention to a private group (especially a privileged group) or limiting access to private property".
    *   Let's look at the provided options strictly.
    *   Sense 1: "confined to particular persons or groups". In "private markets", the control is confined to particular persons/groups (owners, businesses) rather than the public/state. This is the correct contrastive meaning relative to "public action". The other definitions refer to personal matters (Sense 2), individual exclusivity (Sense 3), or secrecy (Sense 4).
    *   Therefore, Sense 1 is the intended answer.

    *   Let's check if "private markets" fits Sense 3's synonym "individual". "Individual markets"? No, that's not the phrase. "Private markets" vs "Public markets". The distinction is about ownership/control by non-state entities. "Confined to particular persons or groups" (Sense 1) describes the ownership.

5.  **Final Selection**: Sense 1.
    *   Definition: confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy.
    *   Context: "private markets" vs "public action". The market is confined to the agency of particular persons/groups (citizens, companies) rather than the public collective (government).
    *   Elimination: Sense 2 is intimate. Sense 3 is singular. Sense 4 is hidden.

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

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=market%1:04:00:: | definition=the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold | synonyms=marketplace | examples=without competition there would be no market; they were driven from the marketplace
2. sense_key=market%1:14:00:: | definition=the customers for a particular product or service | examples=before they publish any book they try to determine the size of the market for it
3. sense_key=market%1:06:00:: | definition=a marketplace where groceries are sold | synonyms=grocery store, grocery, food market | examples=the grocery store included a meat market
4. sense_key=market%1:14:01:: | definition=the securities markets in the aggregate | synonyms=securities industry | examples=the market always frustrates the small investor
5. sense_key=market%1:06:01:: | definition=an area in a town where a public mercantile establishment is set up | synonyms=marketplace, mart

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

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the Target:**
    *   Target lemma: market
    *   Target surface form: markets
    *   Context: The sentence is "...believes in the minimalist state and in the virtues of private <t>markets</t> over the vices of public action..."
    *   The context contrasts "private markets" with "public action" or state intervention. It discusses political ideology (GOP vs. Democrats), economic theory, and the allocation of resources/costs/benefits.

2.  **Analyze the Candidate Senses:**

    *   *Sense 1:* "the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold" (Synonyms: marketplace). This refers to the abstract concept or system of commerce. It fits well with "private markets" as a system of economic organization.
    *   *Sense 2:* "the customers for a particular product or service" (e.g., "size of the market"). This refers to a demographic or group of people. The context discusses "private markets" as an alternative to "public action," implying a mechanism or system, not a customer base.
    *   *Sense 3:* "a marketplace where groceries are sold" (Synonyms: grocery store). This is a specific physical location/store type. The context is high-level political economy, not grocery shopping.
    *   *Sense 4:* "the securities markets in the aggregate" (Synonyms: securities industry). While politics affects stock markets, the phrase "private markets" in opposition to "public action" refers to the broader economic system of private enterprise, not just the stock exchange.
    *   *Sense 5:* "an area in a town where a public mercantile establishment is set up" (Synonyms: marketplace, mart). This is a physical location/town square. Again, too specific and physical for the abstract political/economic context.

3.  **Compare Context and Senses:**
    *   The phrase "virtues of private markets" refers to the economic mechanism where private actors exchange goods and services, driven by supply and demand, as opposed to government ("public action") doing it.
    *   Sense 1 defines market as "the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold." This matches the abstract economic concept being discussed.
    *   Sense 2 (customers) doesn't fit "private markets" vs "public action".
    *   Sense 4 (stock market) is too narrow. The text implies general economic organization, not just trading stocks.

4.  **Select Best Sense:**
    *   Sense 1 captures the general economic system of commercial activity.

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

provider: Phala


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

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

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=vice%1:07:00:: | definition=moral weakness | synonyms=frailty
2. sense_key=vice%1:04:00:: | definition=a specific form of evildoing | examples=vice offends the moral standards of the community

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

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the Context:**
    *   The target word is "vices" (plural of "vice").
    *   The sentence is: "...a Republican brand that believes in the minimalist state and in the virtues of private markets over the **vices** of public action..."
    *   The contrast is between "virtues" (of private markets) and "vices" (of public action).
    *   The context is political and theoretical (economic/political science theory). It discusses the qualities or characteristics of a system ("public action").
    *   Public action (government intervention) is being characterized negatively here from the perspective of the Republican brand.
    *   Is it referring to a specific criminal act (like prostitution or gambling) or a moral failing/weakness/flaw inherent in the system?
    *   The phrase "virtues... over the vices" suggests a comparison of moral qualities or general characteristics. "Virtues" usually pairs with "vices" in the sense of good qualities vs. bad qualities/flaws.

2.  **Analyze the Candidate Senses:**

    *   **Sense 1:** `vice%1:07:00::` | definition="moral weakness" | synonyms=frailty.
        *   This sense refers to a flaw, defect, or imperfection. It's often used in the singular or plural to describe bad habits or moral failings.
        *   In the context of "vices of public action", it fits the idea that public action has inherent flaws or moral failings (inefficiency, corruption potential, etc.) compared to the "virtues" of the market.

    *   **Sense 2:** `vice%1:04:00::` | definition="a specific form of evildoing" | examples="vice offends the moral standards of the community".
        *   This sense usually refers to activities like prostitution, gambling, drugs, etc. (e.g., "vice squad").
        *   Does "public action" (government) have "vices" in the sense of prostitution or gambling? No. That makes no sense.
        *   Does it refer to "evildoing" in a general sense? The example "vice offends the moral standards of the community" points strongly towards the "vice squad" definition or moral depravity/bad conduct.

3.  **Compare Senses to Context:**
    *   The context contrasts "virtues" with "vices".
    *   "Virtues" implies good qualities or strengths.
    *   The opposite concept in this abstract political theory context is "flaws", "weaknesses", or "bad qualities".
    *   Sense 1 ("moral weakness") is much closer to the abstract concept of a flaw or bad quality inherent in a system or action. Synonyms like "frailty" or general bad habits align better with the criticism of "public action" (presumably inefficiency or corruption) than the specific "evildoing" definition of Sense 2 (which usually denotes a category of immoral behavior like lewdness).
    *   WordNet often distinguishes between "moral weakness/defect" (Sense 1) and "depravity/immorality" (Sense 2).
    *   The phrase "vices of public action" treats public action as an entity having moral qualities. It is personifying the action/system.
    *   Sense 1 (moral weakness) fits the "flaw" aspect better. Sense 2 is too specific to types of sin (gambling, etc.) or general moral depravity. While "vices" can mean bad habits, in the pair "virtues and vices", it refers to the cardinal opposites: virtue (goodness/strength) vs vice (badness/weakness/defect).
    *   Looking at the definition of Sense 1: "moral weakness". This fits the idea that public action is flawed or has negative moral qualities compared to private markets.
    *   Looking at the definition of Sense 2: "a specific form of evildoing". The example "vice offends moral standards" usually refers to the aggregate of immoral activities. While public action could be construed as evildoing by some, the pairing with "virtues" strongly suggests the structural opposition of good qualities vs bad qualities/weaknesses.
    *   In standard WordNet hierarchies (approximating):
        *   Sense 1 (moral weakness/flaw) -> Generic bad quality.
        *   Sense 2 (evildoing) -> Specific category of sin.
    *   The context talks about the "vices of public action". Public action isn't a person engaging in gambling/prostitution (Sense 2). It is a system. Systems have flaws or weaknesses. Sense 1 covers "weakness" or "defect".
    *   Therefore, Sense 1 is the correct choice.

4.  **Final Verification:**
    *   Context: "virtues of private markets over the vices of public action".
    *   Contrast: Virtue vs Vice.
    *   Sense 1: Moral weakness. (Fits: Public action is seen as morally weak or flawed).
    *   Sense 2: Specific form of evildoing (e.g., drugs, sex work). (Does not fit: Public action is not a form of evildoing in the sense of "vice squad").

    *   Wait, let me double-check WordNet sense distinctions for "vice".
    *   WordNet 3.1 or 3.0:
        *   "vice" (n):
            *   1. moral weakness. Synonyms: frailty. (Example: "his sole vice is gambling" - actually, wait. Sometimes WN examples confuse things. Let's look at the hierarchy).
            *   2. a specific form of evildoing. (Example: "vice offends the moral standards of the community").
    *   Let's check the mappings.
        *   If I say "Smoking is his only vice," is that weakness or evildoing? Usually evildoing/habit.
        *   However, the text says "vices of public action".
        *   Is "public action" a habit? No.
        *   Is "public action" a moral weakness? Yes, in the rhetorical sense (it fails to achieve moral good, or has inherent flaws).
        *   Is "public action" a form of evildoing? Too specific/strong.
        *   Actually, let's look at the synonym for Sense 1: "frailty". Frailty implies weakness, fallibility.
        *   The text contrasts "virtues". Virtues are strengths. The opposite of a strength is a weakness.
        *   Therefore, Sense 1 ("moral weakness") is the semantic opposite required here. Sense 2 ("evildoing") is too active/specific.

    *   Let's re-evaluate the specific WordNet sense keys provided in the prompt.
        *   1: `vice%1:07:00::` -> definition: moral weakness.
        *   2: `vice%1:04:00::` -> definition: a specific form of evildoing.
    *   The text discusses an economic theory. "Virtues" vs "Vices". This is a classic rhetorical contrast.
    *   Virtues = Strengths/Good qualities.
    *   Vices = Weaknesses/Bad qualities/Flaws.
    *   Definition "Moral weakness" corresponds to "Flaw/Weakness".
    *   Definition "Specific form of evildoing" corresponds to "Sin/Crime/Immorality".
    *   Public action having "vices" refers to its inherent flaws/weaknesses (inefficiency, coercion, etc.), not "evildoing" in the sense of vice crimes.
    *   Thus, Sense 1 is the correct match.

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

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=public%3:00:00:: | definition=not private; open to or concerning the people as a whole | examples=the public good; public libraries
2. sense_key=public%5:00:00:common:02 | definition=affecting the people or community as a whole | examples=community leaders; community interests

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

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the Request:**
    *   Target lemma: `public`
    *   Target surface form: `public`
    *   Context: "...believes in the minimalist state and in the virtues of private markets over the vices of <t>public</t> action..."
    *   Candidate senses:
        *   1. `public%3:00:00::` (adjective) - not private; open to or concerning the people as a whole. Examples: public good, public libraries.
        *   2. `public%5:00:00:common:02` (adjective) - affecting the people or community as a whole. Examples: community leaders, community interests.
    *   Output format: JSON object `{"sense_index": N}`.

2.  **Analyze the Context:**
    *   The phrase is "the vices of **public** action".
    *   The sentence contrasts "private markets" with "public action".
    *   "Public action" refers to actions taken by the government or state (the "minimalist state" mentioned earlier in the sentence).
    *   It is contrasted with "private interest" later in the sentence.
    *   The core semantic opposition here is "private" vs. "public". Private = individual/non-state. Public = state/collective/government.

3.  **Analyze Candidate Senses:**
    *   **Sense 1:** "not private; open to or concerning the people as a whole".
        *   The definition highlights the negation of private ("not private").
        *   The context explicitly sets up a contrast: "private markets" vs. "public action".
        *   "Public action" means action by the state or the collective body, accessible to or concerning the whole. This fits the "not private" definition perfectly. "Public libraries" (example) are institutions open to all, just as "public action" (in this political science context) is action taken by the government for the people.
    *   **Sense 2:** "affecting the people or community as a whole".
        *   Examples: community leaders, community interests.
        *   While public action *affects* the community, the primary meaning in the phrase "public action" versus "private markets" is about the *source* or *nature* of the action (state/government vs. individual/market).
        *   Sense 2 focuses on the *effect* ("affecting the people"). Sense 1 focuses on the *status/nature* ("not private; open to...").
        *   "Public action" is defined by its non-private nature (governmental), not just by its effect. For example, a "public scandal" affects people. "Public action" is government action.
        *   Sense 1 is the general adjective sense of "public" opposed to "private".
        *   Looking at WordNet hierarchy (implied):
            *   Sense 1 usually maps to `public%3:00:00` which is the general adjective sense.
            *   Sense 2 (`public%5:00:00`) often relates to "common" or "shared" interests (similar to "community"). While "public action" serves the community, the phrase itself contrasts with "private". The contrast "private vs public" strongly invokes the definition "not private".

4.  **Compare Senses to Context:**
    *   Context: "virtues of private markets over the vices of **public** action".
    *   The core semantic function here is distinguishing the sphere of activity. Private sphere vs. Public sphere.
    *   Sense 1 definition: "not private". This is the exact semantic opposition utilized in the text.
    *   Sense 2 definition: "affecting the people...". This is a hyponym or specific nuance often synonymous with "common". "Public action" isn't just action that affects the community; it is action *performed* by the public sector (the state).
    *   Sense 1 is the broader, primary sense for the "private vs. public" distinction.
    *   The text contrasts "private markets" (private) with "public action" (not private).

5.  **Determination:**
    *   Sense 1 is the correct fit. It captures the contrast with "private" explicitly mentioned in the definition. "Public action" is action by the state/concerning the people as a whole, as opposed to private action.

    Let's check the specific examples provided in the prompt for Sense 1: "the public good; public libraries".
    Let's check Sense 2 examples: "community leaders; community interests".
    "Public action" aligns better with Sense 1 (public libraries are state-run/non-private institutions). "Community interests" is slightly different—interests shared by the community. "Public action" is often synonymous with government action.
    The definition "not private" is the clincher.

    Therefore, Sense 1.

6.  **Final Check:**
    *   Target: public (adjective).
    *   Context: "...private markets over the vices of public action..."
    *   Sense 1: not private; open to or concerning the people as a whole.
    *   Sense 2: affecting the people or community as a whole.
    *   WordNet usually distinguishes "public" (opposed to private) as sense 1 or similar. The "affecting" sense is often "common/public interest".
    *   "Public action" is a compound concept meaning "government action". It is defined by being non-private. Sense 1 is the best fit.

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

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=action%1:04:02:: | definition=something done (usually as opposed to something said) | examples=there were stories of murders and other unnatural actions
2. sense_key=action%1:26:00:: | definition=the state of being active | synonyms=activity, activeness | examples=his sphere of activity; he is out of action
3. sense_key=action%1:04:03:: | definition=a military engagement | synonyms=military action | examples=he saw action in Korea
4. sense_key=action%1:22:00:: | definition=a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings) | synonyms=natural process, natural action, activity | examples=the action of natural forces; volcanic activity
5. sense_key=action%1:10:00:: | definition=the series of events that form a plot | examples=his novels always have a lot of action
6. sense_key=action%1:07:00:: | definition=the trait of being active and energetic and forceful | examples=a man of action
7. sense_key=action%1:06:00:: | definition=the operating part that transmits power to a mechanism | synonyms=action mechanism | examples=the piano had a very stiff action
8. sense_key=action%1:04:01:: | definition=a judicial proceeding brought by one party against another; one party prosecutes another for a wrong done or for protection of a right or for prevention of a wrong | synonyms=legal action, action at law
9. sense_key=action%1:04:04:: | definition=an act by a government body or supranational organization | examples=recent federal action undermined the segregationist position; the United Nations must have the power to propose and organize action without being hobbled by irrelevant issues
10. sense_key=action%1:04:00:: | definition=the most important or interesting work or activity in a specific area or field | examples=the action is no longer in technology stocks but in municipal bonds; gawkers always try to get as close to the action as possible

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: *action*
    *   Context snippet: "...in the virtues of private markets over the vices of public <t>action</t>..."
    *   Broader context: The text discusses political theory, voting behavior, the Republican party (minimalist state, private markets) vs. the Democratic party (big government, public intervention). It contrasts "private markets" with "public action".
    *   Specific phrase: "vices of public action".

2.  **Examine the candidate senses:**

    *   **Sense 1:** `something done (usually as opposed to something said)` (examples: murders, unnatural actions). This is a very general sense. While public action involves doing things, this definition is too generic and usually contrasts with speech, which isn't the primary contrast here (the contrast is private vs. public).
    *   **Sense 2:** `the state of being active` (synonyms: activity, activeness). This refers to a state, not an act or a set of acts performed by an entity. "Public activeness" doesn't quite fit "vices of public action" in a political science context.
    *   **Sense 3:** `a military engagement`. Definitely not military here.
    *   **Sense 4:** `a process existing in or produced by nature`. Not relevant; this is about government/policy.
    *   **Sense 5:** `the series of events that form a plot`. Narrative context only.
    *   **Sense 6:** `the trait of being active and energetic and forceful`. Refers to a personality trait ("man of action"). Not applicable.
    *   **Sense 7:** `the operating part that transmits power to a mechanism`. Mechanical context.
    *   **Sense 8:** `a judicial proceeding`. Legal context.
    *   **Sense 9:** `an act by a government body or supranational organization` (examples: federal action, UN action). This fits perfectly. The text contrasts private markets (non-government) with public action (government intervention, policy making, implementation). The "Republican brand" prefers markets over "public action" (government acts).
    *   **Sense 10:** `the most important or interesting work or activity in a specific area or field` (examples: stock market action). Informal/slangy usage ("where the action is").

3.  **Compare Sense 1 and Sense 9:**
    *   Sense 1 is the most general hypernym for any act.
    *   Sense 9 is specific to "an act by a government body or supranational organization".
    *   The context explicitly contrasts "private markets" vs. "public action". "Public" here refers to the government or the state. Therefore, "public action" refers to acts taken by the government.
    *   The phrase "vices of public action" implies policy decisions, regulations, and interventions—acts by a government body.
    *   Sense 9's definition and examples ("recent federal action...") align precisely with the political/governmental context of the sentence.

4.  **Select the best sense:**
    *   Sense 9 is the correct choice. It captures the specific domain (government/political action) which is central to the text's argument about voting and party platforms.

5.  **Format the output:**
    *   JSON object format required: `{"sense_index": X}`.
    *   The index corresponds to the list order provided in the prompt.
    *   Sense 9 is the 9th item in the list.

    Wait, let me double-check the numbering.
    1. sense_key=action%1:04:02:: ...
    2. sense_key=action%1:26:00:: ...
    3. sense_key=action%1:04:03:: ...
    4. sense_key=action%1:22:00:: ...
    5. sense_key=action%1:10:00:: ...
    6. sense_key=action%1:07:00:: ...
    7. sense_key=action%1:06:00:: ...
    8. sense_key=action%1:04:01:: ...
    9. sense_key=action%1:04:04:: ... (Definition: an act by a government body or supranational organization)

    Yes, it is sense 9.

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

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=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:
The target word is "Democratic" in the context of "a Democratic brand that believes in big government and in public intervention". The context contrasts the "Republican brand" with the "Democratic brand". This clearly refers to the Democratic Party.

Sense 1: characterized by or advocating or based upon the principles of democracy or social equality
Sense 2: belong to or relating to the Democratic Party
Sense 3: representing or appealing to or adapted for the benefit of the people at large

The context explicitly contrasts the Republican and Democratic brands, referring to political parties. Therefore, Sense 2 is the correct choice.

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

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

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

reasoning_content:
The context is discussing political parties (Republican and Democratic) as "brands" that voters can "buy" when they select their political agents. The text uses brand in a metaphorical sense - talking about the Republican brand and Democratic brand as distinct ideological packages or identities.

Let me analyze each sense:

1. "a name given to a product or service" - This is the commercial brand sense. While political parties can be seen as products, this doesn't quite capture the sense of "brand" as a type or kind with specific characteristics.

2. "a recognizable kind" with synonyms like "make" - This sense captures "brand" as a type or category. The examples "there's a new brand of hero in the movies now" shows this sense in use. This seems closest to how "brand" is being used in the context - as a recognizable type or kind of political ideology/identity.

3. "identification mark on skin, made by burning" - This is the literal branding sense, not applicable here.

4. "a piece of wood that has been burned or is burning" - Not applicable.

5. "a symbol of disgrace or infamy" - Not the sense being used here, though it shares the etymology with the mark of Cain.

6. "a cutting or thrusting weapon" - Not applicable.

The context uses "brand" to mean a distinct type or kind of political identity - the Republican brand vs. the Democratic brand, each with specific characteristics and beliefs. This aligns most closely with sense 2, "a recognizable kind."

The text treats these political parties as distinct "brands" or "makes" - recognizable types with particular characteristics, just as one might speak of different brands or makes of cars having different features.

So the answer is sense_index:2.


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

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

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=public%3:00:00:: | definition=not private; open to or concerning the people as a whole | examples=the public good; public libraries
2. sense_key=public%5:00:00:common:02 | definition=affecting the people or community as a whole | examples=community leaders; community interests

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

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the Context:**
    *   Sentence: "...a Democratic brand that believes in big government and in <t>public</t> intervention to remedy the excesses attendant to the pursuit of private interest."
    *   Contrast: "public intervention" is contrasted with "private interest" and associated with "big government" and the Democratic brand, as opposed to the Republican brand favoring "private markets" over "public action".
    *   The phrase "public intervention" refers to actions taken by the government or the community/state as a whole, rather than individuals or private entities.
    *   It modifies "intervention", functioning as an adjective.

2.  **Analyze the Senses:**
    *   Sense 1: "not private; open to or concerning the people as a whole". Examples: "the public good", "public libraries". This sense emphasizes the distinction between private (individual/closed) and public (open/collective). In the context of "public intervention", it means intervention by the state/collective rather than private individuals.
    *   Sense 2: "affecting the people or community as a whole". Examples: "community leaders", "community interests". This sense is also adjective (though the examples seem slightly shifted towards community). It emphasizes the scope of impact. The synonym "common" is often associated here.

3.  **Compare Senses to Context:**
    *   The context contrasts "public" with "private" explicitly: "...pursuit of private interest."
    *   The context contrasts "public action" with "private markets".
    *   Sense 1 explicitly mentions "not private". This fits the specific contrast used in political science and general discourse regarding "public vs. private" sectors. "Public intervention" means intervention by the state/public sector. It defines the nature/origin of the intervention (not private).
    *   Sense 2 focuses on "affecting the people...". While public intervention *affects* the public, the core meaning in this political contrast is about the *agent* or the *sphere* of action (state vs. market/private). The intervention isn't just "affecting the public" (private market failures also affect the public); it is "public" in nature—state-sponsored, collective.
    *   Sense 1's definition "open to or concerning the people as a whole" and specifically "not private" aligns perfectly with the "public vs. private" dichotomy central to the text. The text discusses "public action" vs "private markets".

4.  **Refine the Choice:**
    *   Sense 1: not private; concerning people as a whole.
    *   Sense 2: affecting the people/community.
    *   The phrase "public intervention" usually implies government intervention (the public sector).
    *   Sense 1 is the standard definition for "public" when contrasted with "private" (e.g., public sector, public ownership, public action). The definition "not private" is the key discriminator here.
    *   Therefore, Sense 1 is the correct index.

5.  **Final Output Generation:**
    *   Target lemma: public
    *   Best Sense: Sense 1 (public%3:00:00::).
    *   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: intervention
Target surface form: intervention
Context:
In every presidential election over the past half century, except for the Goldwater presidential candidacy, the GOP has captured a greater percentage of the major - party popular vote for president than it has of congressional seats or the popular vote for Congress. Prior to 1932, the pattern was nearly the opposite. What accounts for the results of recent decades? A simple economic theory may provide at least a partial explanation for the split personality displayed by Americans in the voting booth. The theory relies on three assumptions: 1 -RRB- Voters can "buy "one of two brands when they select their political agents -- a Republican brand that believes in the minimalist state and in the virtues of private markets over the vices of public action, and a Democratic brand that believes in big government and in public <t>intervention</t> to remedy the excesses attendant to the pursuit of private interest. 2 -RRB- Congressional representatives have two basic responsibilities while voting in office -- dealing with national issues -LRB- programmatic actions such as casting roll call votes on legislation that imposes costs and/or confers benefits on the population at large -RRB- and attending to local issues -LRB- constituency service and pork barrel -RRB-.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=intervention%1:04:00:: | definition=the act of intervening (as to mediate a dispute, etc.) | synonyms=intercession | examples=it occurs without human intervention
2. sense_key=intervention%1:10:00:: | definition=a policy of intervening in the affairs of other countries | synonyms=interference
3. sense_key=intervention%1:04:03:: | definition=the act or fact of interposing one thing between or among others | synonyms=interposition
4. sense_key=intervention%1:04:01:: | definition=(law) a proceeding that permits a person to enter into a lawsuit already in progress; admission of person not an original party to the suit so that person can protect some right or interest that is allegedly affected by the proceedings | examples=the purpose of intervention is to prevent unnecessary duplication of lawsuits
5. sense_key=intervention%1:04:02:: | definition=care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury) | synonyms=treatment

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

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the context:**
    *   The text discusses political science, specifically voting behavior in the US (GOP vs. Democrats).
    *   It contrasts two political "brands":
        *   Republicans: "minimalist state", "virtues of private markets", "vices of public action".
        *   Democrats: "big government", "public <t>intervention</t> to remedy the excesses attendant to the pursuit of private interest".
    *   The target word is "intervention" in the phrase "public intervention".
    *   It is used to describe government action (public action) stepping in to fix problems caused by private interests (markets).

2.  **Analyze the candidate senses:**
    *   **Sense 1:** "the act of intervening (as to mediate a dispute, etc.)" - Synonyms: intercession. This is a general sense. It fits the idea of stepping in, but the specific context is political/governmental action.
    *   **Sense 2:** "a policy of intervening in the affairs of other countries" - Synonyms: interference. This is specifically *foreign* intervention (international relations). The context here is domestic policy ("voting booth", "Congressional representatives", "national issues"). This sense is incorrect.
    *   **Sense 3:** "the act or fact of interposing one thing between or among others" - Synonyms: interposition. This is a very physical or abstract placement sense. While "intervention" can mean interposition, the context implies active involvement/correction, not just placement.
    *   **Sense 4:** "(law) a proceeding that permits a person to enter into a lawsuit..." - This is a strict legal term. The context is general political theory/economics, not a specific courtroom procedure.
    *   **Sense 5:** "care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures...)" - Synonyms: treatment. This is primarily medical. The text uses a metaphor of "remedy the excesses", but the word "intervention" refers to government policy, not medical treatment.

3.  **Evaluate the "Best Fit":**
    *   None of the specific WordNet senses provided are a perfect match for "government intervention in the economy" (which is a common sense of the word not explicitly listed as a separate sub-sense in this specific list, or perhaps subsumed under Sense 1).
    *   Let's look closer at Sense 1: "the act of intervening (as to mediate a dispute, etc.)". The definition says "as to mediate a dispute, etc.". The "etc." covers other forms of stepping in. The core definition is "the act of intervening".
    *   Let's look closer at Sense 2: "affairs of other countries". This is definitely wrong. It's domestic.
    *   Let's look closer at Sense 3: "interposing one thing between or among others". This is often used for physical objects or abstract obstacles.
    *   Let's look at the provided synonyms for Sense 1: "intercession". Usually religious or diplomatic mediation.
    *   Let's look at the provided examples for Sense 1: "it occurs without human intervention". This example fits the general sense of an agent stepping into a process.
    *   The context phrase is: "public intervention to remedy the excesses attendant to the pursuit of private interest."
    *   This refers to government action/regulation.
    *   WordNet sense hierarchy usually distinguishes foreign intervention (Sense 2) and legal intervention (Sense 4) and medical intervention (Sense 5).
    *   General intervention (stepping in) is Sense 1. The definition "the act of intervening" is the hypernym.
    *   Is there a better fit?
    *   Sense 2 is specific to international affairs.
    *   Sense 4 is specific to law/courts.
    *   Sense 5 is specific to medicine.
    *   Sense 3 is "interposition".
    *   Sense 1 is the general "act of intervening".
    *   In political economy, "intervention" is the act of government stepping into the economy. This aligns best with the general definition "the act of intervening" (Sense 1), even though the example "mediate a dispute" isn't a perfect match for economic regulation. However, compared to the other specific senses (foreign, legal, medical), Sense 1 is the only one broad enough to encompass government action in a domestic sphere.
    *   Wait, let me double-check standard WordNet (3.0 or 3.1) entries for 'intervention'.
        *   1: the act of intervening (as to mediate a dispute, etc.); intercession.
        *   2: a policy of intervening in the affairs of other countries; interference.
        *   3: ...
        *   4: (law) ...
        *   5: care provided...
    *   There isn't a specific "government economic intervention" sense listed in standard WordNet usually. It falls under the general act of intervening.
    *   Therefore, Sense 1 is the correct hypernym/category. The context describes an act of intervening (by the public/government) into the private sphere. The "etc." in the definition allows for this.

    *   Let's re-evaluate Sense 3. "interposing one thing between or among others". "Public intervention" is inserting public authority between private interests and their outcomes? It's possible, but "act of intervening" (Sense 1) captures the agency and the nature of the action (remedying excesses) better than just "interposition". Interposition is often static or obstructive. Intervention in this context is active and corrective.
    *   Let's re-evaluate Sense 2. "affairs of other countries". The text mentions "national issues" vs "local issues", clearly indicating domestic politics, not foreign policy. So Sense 2 is out.
    *   Let's re-evaluate Sense 5. "medical procedures". The text uses "remedy", which is metaphorical, but the intervention is political/economic.
    *   Conclusion: Sense 1 is the general "act of intervening". It is the only appropriate choice among the specific indices provided, as the others are domain-specific (foreign policy, law, medicine) and do not match the domain of domestic political economy.

    *   *Self-Correction/Refinement:* Is there any nuance of Sense 2 that could apply? Sometimes "government intervention" is treated as "interference" (the synonym for Sense 2). The definition of Sense 2 restricts it to "affairs of other countries". However, sometimes lexicographers map "government interference/intervention" generally under Sense 2 if they consider the definition schematic or if the corpus examples are mixed. But strictly looking at the provided definition: "affairs of other countries" makes it wrong for domestic economic policy.
    *   Sense 1: "act of intervening". The example "it occurs without human intervention" suggests agency. "Public intervention" is agency by the public sector. This fits.

    *   Let's check if Sense 3 "interposition" fits. "Interposing one thing...". Definition of interposition: the action of interposing something. Is "public intervention" interposing government? It's plausible. But "Intervention" in the sense of "Government Intervention" is a standard collocate. "Interposition" is a less common synonym.
    *   Comparing Sense 1 and Sense 1:
        *   Sense 1: General act of stepping in.
        *   Context: Stepping in to remedy excesses.
        *   This fits "act of intervening".

    *   Final Decision: Sense 1 is the intended answer because it is the general, non-domain-specific sense (excluding the specific domains of foreign policy, law, and medicine which are captured by 2, 4, and 5). Sense 3 is more physical/spatial. Sense 1 captures the active involvement.

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

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=remedy%2:30:00:: | definition=set straight or right | synonyms=rectify, remediate, repair, amend | examples=remedy these deficiencies; rectify the inequities in salaries
2. sense_key=remedy%2:29:00:: | definition=provide relief for | synonyms=relieve | examples=remedy his illness

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: `remedy`
    *   Target surface form: `remedy`
    *   Context snippet: "...a Democratic brand that believes in big government and in public intervention to <t>remedy</t> the excesses attendant to the pursuit of private interest."
    *   Meaning in context: The Democratic party wants to use public intervention to fix, correct, or address the "excesses" (problems/negative outcomes) caused by private interests. The verb takes "the excesses" as an object.

2.  **Analyze Candidate Senses:**
    *   **Sense 1:**
        *   Definition: "set straight or right"
        *   Synonyms: "rectify, remediate, repair, amend"
        *   Examples: "remedy these deficiencies", "rectify the inequities in salaries"
        *   Analysis: This sense focuses on correcting a wrong, a deficiency, or a problem. "Excesses" are negative conditions or problems that need fixing. "Rectifying excesses" or "repairing excesses" fits the semantic frame of correcting a negative situation.
    *   **Sense 2:**
        *   Definition: "provide relief for"
        *   Synonyms: "relieve"
        *   Examples: "remedy his illness"
        *   Analysis: This sense focuses on alleviating suffering or a specific medical condition (often implied by "illness"). While "excesses" are bad, one doesn't typically say you "provide relief for" an excess in a political/economic context in the same way you "remedy an illness." You fix or correct an excess.

3.  **Compare and Select:**
    *   The context is political science/economics. The object of the verb is "the excesses".
    *   Sense 1 (set straight/right) aligns with fixing "excesses" or "inequities" (similar to the example "rectify the inequities").
    *   Sense 2 (provide relief for) aligns more with medical or comforting contexts (e.g., "remedy a headache").
    *   The phrase "remedy the excesses" implies correcting or fixing the situation, not just providing relief *to* the excesses (which makes little sense) or providing relief for the people suffering from them (though that might be the ultimate goal, the direct object structure points to the action of correction).

    *   Let's look closer at the synonyms for Sense 1: rectify, remediate, repair. "Rectify the excesses" sounds natural. "Remediate the excesses" sounds natural in a policy context.
    *   Let's look at Sense 2 synonyms: relieve. "Relieve the excesses" doesn't make sense idiomatically. You don't relieve an excess; you curb, correct, or fix it.

    Therefore, Sense 1 is the correct choice. It captures the meaning of correcting a negative state of affairs (excesses).

4.  **Format the Output:**
    *   The user wants a JSON object: `{"sense_index": X}`.
    *   Sense 1 corresponds to index 1.

    Wait, let me double-check the numbering.
    Candidate senses are listed as:
    1. sense_key=remedy%2:30:00:: ... (set straight or right)
    2. sense_key=remedy%2:29:00:: ... (provide relief for)

    I chose the first one listed.
    Index = 1.