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

[User]
Target lemma: problem
Target surface form: problem
Context:
But our education proceeded at the hands of those others, who were merely competent and conscientious. In this sense, a teacher can be compared to one's family doctor. If he were brilliant, he probably would not be a family doctor in the first place. If he is competent and conscientious, he serves us well. Our teachers are not an important factor in our educational crisis. Whether they are or are not underpaid is a problem of equity; it is not an educational <t>problem</t>. It is silly libel on our teachers to think they would educate our children better if only they got a few thousand dollars a year more.

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

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

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the context and the candidate senses to determine which is the best fit.

The context talks about teachers, education, and whether they are underpaid. The specific sentence is: "Whether they are or are not underpaid is a problem of equity; it is not an educational problem."

In this context, the author is distinguishing between two types of problems: a "problem of equity" (related to fairness in compensation) and an "educational problem" (related to issues in education itself).

Let's look at each sense:

1. sense_key=problem%1:26:00:: | definition=a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved | synonyms=job | examples=she and her husband are having problems; it is always a job to contact him

This sense refers to a general state of difficulty that needs resolution. The example shows personal relationship problems. This could fit the context, as both the "problem of equity" and the "educational problem" are states of difficulty that need resolution.

2. sense_key=problem%1:10:00:: | definition=a question raised for consideration or solution | examples=our homework consisted of ten problems to solve

This sense refers to a specific question or task to be solved, like a math problem or homework problem. This doesn't seem to fit well with the context, which is discussing broader issues rather than specific questions.

3. sense_key=problem%1:09:00:: | definition=a source of difficulty | synonyms=trouble | examples=one trouble after another delayed the job; what's the problem?

This sense refers to something that causes difficulty, similar to "trouble." In the context, both the "problem of equity" and the "educational problem" are sources of difficulty in the domain of education.

Between sense 1 and sense 3, which is the better fit? Both could reasonably apply, but there's a subtle distinction. Sense 1 emphasizes the problem as a state of difficulty itself, while sense 3 emphasizes the problem as the source or cause of difficulty.

In this context, the author is distinguishing between different types of issues - one related to fairness in compensation, and another related to educational outcomes. These are characterized as sources of difficulty in the education system. Additionally, the examples for sense 3 (using "trouble" as a synonym) align better with how "problem" is being used in this context - as an issue or source of trouble rather than a specific state of difficulty.

Therefore, I believe sense 3 is the best fit.

{"sense_index": 3}


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: teacher
Target surface form: teachers
Context:
In this sense, a teacher can be compared to one's family doctor. If he were brilliant, he probably would not be a family doctor in the first place. If he is competent and conscientious, he serves us well. Our teachers are not an important factor in our educational crisis. Whether they are or are not underpaid is a problem of equity; it is not an educational problem. It is silly libel on our <t>teachers</t> to think they would educate our children better if only they got a few thousand dollars a year more. It is the kind of libel the teachers' unions do not mind spreading, for their own narrow purposes.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=teacher%1:18:00:: | definition=a person whose occupation is teaching | synonyms=instructor
2. sense_key=teacher%1:09:00:: | definition=a personified abstraction that teaches | examples=books were his teachers; experience is a demanding teacher

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:
The target word is "teachers" in the context. Let me analyze the context:

The passage discusses teachers as professionals - comparing them to family doctors, discussing whether they are underpaid, mentioning teachers' unions, and talking about their role in educating children. This is clearly referring to actual people who have teaching as their occupation.

Let me look at the two candidate senses:

1. sense_key=teacher%1:18:00:: | definition=a person whose occupation is teaching | synonyms=instructor
2. sense_key=teacher%1:09:00:: | definition=a personified abstraction that teaches | examples=books were his teachers; experience is a demanding teacher

Sense 1 refers to actual human beings who work as teachers - this clearly matches the context. The passage talks about:
- Teachers as professionals (compared to family doctors)
- Teachers being underpaid or not
- Teachers' unions
- Teachers educating children

Sense 2 refers to metaphorical/abstract "teachers" like books or experience. This is clearly NOT what the context is about.

The context is clearly about literal teachers - professionals in educational institutions. This matches sense 1 perfectly.

So the answer should be sense_index 1.

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native_finish_reason: stop

provider: DeepInfra

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: think
Target surface form: think
Context:
In this sense, a teacher can be compared to one's family doctor. If he were brilliant, he probably would not be a family doctor in the first place. If he is competent and conscientious, he serves us well. Our teachers are not an important factor in our educational crisis. Whether they are or are not underpaid is a problem of equity; it is not an educational problem. It is silly libel on our teachers to <t>think</t> they would educate our children better if only they got a few thousand dollars a year more. It is the kind of libel the teachers' unions do not mind spreading, for their own narrow purposes.

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

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

reasoning_content:
The user wants me to perform Word Sense Disambiguation (WSD) for the word "think" in a specific context.

**Context:**
"It is silly libel on our teachers to **think** they would educate our children better if only they got a few thousand dollars a year more."

**Analysis of the context:**
The author is expressing an opinion or belief about a hypothetical situation (teachers being paid more). The sentence structure is "to think [that clause]". The clause is "they would educate our children better if only they got a few thousand dollars a year more."
The author calls this idea "silly libel". So, the author is attributing a belief (that money would make teachers educate better) to some people (or generally holding this belief) and dismissing it.
Actually, looking closer, the sentence says "It is silly libel... to think [X]". The subject holding the thought is an implied general agent (anyone who holds that opinion).
The meaning here is "to believe" or "to hold the opinion".
The target "think" takes a clausal complement ("they would educate...").

**Analysis of Candidate Senses:**

1.  **sense_key=think%2:31:01::**
    *   Definition: judge or regard; look upon; judge
    *   Synonyms: believe, consider, conceive
    *   Examples: "I think he is very smart", "I believe her to be very smart".
    *   Fit: This fits well. "To think/believe that they would educate our children better..."

2.  **sense_key=think%2:31:03::**
    *   Definition: expect, believe, or suppose
    *   Synonyms: opine, suppose, imagine, reckon, guess
    *   Examples: "I imagine she earned a lot of money..."
    *   Fit: This also fits quite well. "Suppose" or "Imagine" could work here. However, sense 1 seems more aligned with holding a judgment/considering something to be true, whereas sense 3 often leans towards supposition/expectation without necessarily the "regard/judge" aspect. Let's look closer.
    *   In the context, the author is criticizing a specific held belief ("libel"). "Thinking" they would educate better is presented as a false judgment or opinion.
    *   Sense 1 ("judge or regard") vs Sense 3 ("expect, believe, or suppose").
    *   Let's check the syntactic frames. "Think that..." fits both.
    *   The difference is subtle. Sense 1 often implies a judgment about the nature of something ("regard", "look upon"). The example "I think he is very smart" involves judging attributes. The context sentence involves judging a cause-effect relationship (money -> better education).
    *   Sense 3 ("suppose", "guess", "expect") often has a nuance of uncertainty or hypothesis about future events.
    *   The context says "It is silly libel... to think they would...". This implies holding a belief about the teachers' behavior. It feels like a firm (but wrong) opinion.
    *   Let's look at the examples for sense 1 again. "I think he is very smart." This is a judgment.
    *   Let's look at the examples for sense 3. "I imagine she earned a lot..." "I thought to find her..."
    *   The context "think they would educate..." is predicting an outcome based on a condition. This leans slightly towards "suppose/expect" (sense 3) or "believe/consider" (sense 1).
    *   However, usually, "believe" is the core synonym for "think" in "I think that X". Sense 1 has "believe". Sense 3 has "believe" too.
    *   Let's look at WordNet 3.0 (which these indices likely map to).
    *   WordNet 3.0:
        *   001: judge or regard; look upon; judge ("I think he is very smart"). Synonyms: believe, consider, conceive.
        *   003: expect, believe, or suppose. Synonyms: opine, suppose, imagine, reckon, guess.
    *   Which one is better for "It is silly... to think they would..."?
    *   The sentence is asserting a proposition is held by someone. It's an opinion.
    *   Sense 1 focuses on judgment/evaluation. The context is evaluating the potential of teachers. "Think they would educate better" = "Judge/Consider that they would educate better".
    *   Sense 3 focuses on supposition/guessing.
    *   "Consider" is in Sense 1. "Consider" fits "Consider the proposition that..." or "Consider that...".
    *   Let's check the "believe" mapping. Often, "think" = "believe" is the most generic sense.
    *   Let's look at the definitions again. Sense 1: "judge or regard". Sense 3: "expect, believe, or suppose".
    *   The phrase "It is silly... to think..." often introduces a hypothetical or a misconception.
    *   Example: "You think you're so smart." -> Sense 1 (judgment of self).
    *   Example: "I think it will rain." -> Sense 3 (suppose/expect).
    *   The context sentence: "...think they would educate our children better if..."
    *   This is a counterfactual or conditional prediction ("would educate... if...").
    *   This structure "would [verb] if..." suggests expectation or supposition about a result.
    *   This aligns strongly with Sense 3 ("expect, believe, or suppose").
    *   Let's re-read Sense 1. "Judge or regard". Usually about the *state* or *nature* of something ("He is smart", "She is nice"). The context is about a conditional outcome ("they would educate better").
    *   Let's re-read Sense 3. "Expect, believe, or suppose". Example: "I imagine she earned a lot...". This is about a situation/outcome.
    *   Therefore, Sense 3 seems slightly better suited for predicting an outcome or holding a supposition about a result.
    *   However, is it Sense 5 ("visualize")? No.
    *   Is it Sense 15 ("dispose the mind")? No.

    *   Let's reconsider Sense 1 vs Sense 3.
    *   Context: "It is silly libel ... to think [proposition]".
    *   The proposition is: "they would educate our children better if only they got a few thousand dollars a year more".
    *   This is an opinion/belief held by the hypothetical subject.
    *   In WordNet, Sense 1 is often the "cogitative" judgment sense. Sense 3 is the "opinion/supposition" sense.
    *   Let's look at the synonyms again.
    *   Sense 1: believe, consider, conceive.
    *   Sense 3: opine, suppose, imagine, reckon, guess.
    *   "Opine" fits "It is silly libel to opine..."? Not quite.
    *   "Believe" fits perfectly. "It is silly libel to believe they would...".
    *   Both Sense 1 and Sense 3 list "believe" as a synonym (Sense 1 explicitly, Sense 3 in definition "expect, believe, or suppose").
    *   Wait, Sense 1 gloss is "judge or regard; look upon; judge".
    *   Sense 3 gloss is "expect, believe, or suppose".
    *   The example for Sense 1: "I think he is very smart." -> Judgment of attribute.
    *   The example for Sense 3: "I imagine she earned a lot of money..." -> Belief about an event/state.
    *   My context: "...think they would educate..." -> Belief about an event/outcome.
    *   This feels closer to the Sense 3 example ("earned a lot of money") than the Sense 1 example ("is very smart").
    *   However, Sense 1 is very broad.
    *   Let's try to differentiate.
    *   Sense 1: "regard as". "I think him a fool".
    *   Sense 3: "suppose that".
    *   The context uses a 'that' clause (implied).
    *   "Think" with a 'that' clause usually falls into the "believe/suppose" category.
    *   In many WSD systems, the distinction between "believe" (Sense 1) and "suppose" (Sense 3) is based on certainty or modality.
    *   Sense 3 ("suppose") implies more uncertainty or hypothesis. The context is hypothetical ("if only they got..."). This matches "expect, believe, or suppose" (Sense 3) better than "judge or regard" (Sense 1). The "judge" sense (1) is often about a current state ("He is smart"). The "suppose" sense (3) is often about a possibility, future, or counterfactual ("I thought I would find her", "I imagine she earned...").
    *   The context is a conditional outcome: "would educate better". This implies a hypothetical scenario.
    *   Therefore, Sense 3 is the best fit.

    *   Let's double check Sense 1 examples in WordNet. "I think he is very smart." "I believe her to be very smart."
    *   Sense 3 examples. "I imagine she earned a lot of money..." "I thought to find her in a bad state." (This second one is 'expect').
    *   My sentence: "...think they would educate our children better..."
    *   This is closer to "expect/suppose" (Sense 3) regarding the teachers' performance in a hypothetical situation.

    Let's verify against Sense 15 ("dispose the mind"). Example: "Do you really think so?" This is a specific discourse marker usage. Not this.

    Let's verify against Sense 5 ("imagine or visualize"). Example: "Just think--you could be rich one day!" This is an imperative urging someone to conjure a mental image. My context is an infinitive phrase "to think..." describing an action (holding a belief), not an imperative urging visualization. Although "imagine" is a synonym in Sense 3, Sense 5 is specific to visualization. "It is silly to visualize they would..." doesn't fit as well as "It is silly to believe/suppose they would...".

    So it's between Sense 1 and Sense 3.
    Sense 1: Judge/Regard. Focus on state/nature.
    Sense 3: Expect/Suppose. Focus on probability/hypothesis/outcome.
    The content of the thought is "they would educate our children better [outcome] if...".
    The conditional nature points to Sense 3.

    Wait, let's look at the provided candidate list numbering.
    1. think%2:31:01:: (judge/regard)
    2. think%2:31:03:: (expect/suppose)

    Let's check if there's a nuance of "consider" (Sense 1).
    "Consider" can mean "believe". "I consider that he is wrong."
    But Sense 3's "suppose" fits the conditional "would".
    "I suppose they would do X." vs "I judge they would do X."
    "Suppose" fits better.

    Let's check a standard corpus like SemCor or OntoNotes for similar usages.
    "I think that..." is often mapped to the most generic sense.
    If Sense 1 is "believe, consider, conceive", it's very high frequency.
    If Sense 3 is "suppose, imagine, reckon", it's also high frequency.

    Let's look at the definitions again carefully.
    Sense 1: "judge or regard; look upon; judge". Synonyms: believe, consider, conceive.
    Sense 3: "expect, believe, or suppose". Synonyms: opine, suppose, imagine, reckon, guess.

    Both share "believe".
    But Sense 3 includes "expect" and "suppose".
    The sentence "It is silly ... to think they would educate..." expresses an expectation about a result.
    "They would educate better" is the prediction/expectation.
    Therefore Sense 3 covers "expect".

    Let's try to substitute synonyms.
    "It is silly libel ... to **believe** they would educate..." (Sense 1 or 3)
    "It is silly libel ... to **suppose** they would educate..." (Sense 3)
    "It is silly libel ... to **imagine** they would educate..." (Sense 3)
    "It is silly libel ... to **consider** they would educate..." (Sense 1 - slightly awkward phrasing, "consider that" works).
    "It is silly libel ... to **judge** they would educate..." (Sense 1 - awkward).

    "Suppose" and "Imagine" fit very smoothly here.
    Sense 3 includes these synonyms.
    Sense 1 does not include them (it has conceive, but conceive is different).

    Therefore, Sense 3 (index 2 in the list provided) is the correct choice.

    Wait, let me check the indexing in the prompt.
    Candidate senses list:
    1. sense_key=think%2:31:01:: | ... (Judge/Regard)
    2. sense_key=think%2:31:03:: | ... (Expect/Suppose)

    So the sense index corresponds to the list position.
    If I choose the sense "expect, believe, or suppose", it is the 2nd item in the list.

    Let's double check the list order provided in the prompt.
    1. sense_key=think%2:31:01:: (judge)
    2. sense_key=think%2:31:03:: (expect)

    My logic: The sentence involves a hypothetical expectation ("they would educate... if..."). Synonyms like "suppose" and "imagine" fit the context well ("It is silly to suppose they would..."). These synonyms are listed under Sense 2 (key think%2:31:03).
    Sense 1 (key think%2:31:01) lists "believe, consider, conceive". While "believe" fits, the specific conditional prediction aspect aligns better with the gloss and synonyms of Sense 2.

    One potential pitfall: Is "It is silly to think" a specific idiomatic usage?
    "Just think!" is Sense 5.
    Here it's "It is X to think...".
    The thought is: "they would educate...".
    This is an opinion about a hypothetical situation.
    WordNet definitions:
    Sense 1: "judge or regard". Example "I think he is very smart".
    Sense 3: "expect, believe, or suppose". Example "I imagine she earned a lot...".

    The example for Sense 3 ("I imagine she earned a lot...") is structurally similar to my context ("...think they would educate..."). Both are propositions about a situation (past event for Sense 3 example, hypothetical future for context).
    The example for Sense 1 ("I think he is very smart") is a judgment of an attribute.
    The context is predicting/expecting an outcome ("educate better").

    Conclusion: Sense 3 (index 2 in the list) is the best fit.

    Wait, I need to verify if the user considers the first item as index 1.
    "Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}."
    Usually, these lists are 1-indexed for the user unless specified otherwise.
    The list numbers are 1., 2., 3., etc.
    So I will return the index corresponding to the position in the list.

    Sense chosen: think%2:31:03:: (expect, believe, or suppose).
    Position in list: 2.

    Let's double check Sense 1 again.
    Definition: "judge or regard; look upon; judge".
    Synonyms: believe, consider, conceive.
    If the sentence was "I think teachers are underpaid", that would be Sense 1 (judgment of state).
    But the sentence is "think they would educate our children better".
    "Educate better" is an action/outcome.
    Expecting an outcome falls under Sense 3.

    Let's verify Sense 8: "decide by pondering". "Can you think what to do next?" No.
    Let's verify Sense 13: "ponder; reflect on". "Think the matter through". No.

    So the choice is definitely between 1 and 2.
    Sense 1: Attribute judgment ("He is smart").
    Sense 2: Situation expectation/supposition ("I thought to find her", "I imagine she earned").
    Context: "think they would educate..."
    This describes a situation/outcome, not just an attribute. It is conditional ("if only they got...").
    Therefore Sense 2 (index 2) is the correct choice.

    Wait, is Sense 1 always attributes?
    "I think that he is a good teacher." -> Attribute judgment (predicative).
    "I think that he will succeed." -> Prediction/Expectation.
    If WordNet separates these, then "I think he will succeed" is Sense 3.
    "I think he is smart" is Sense 1.

    In the context: "think they **would** educate...".
    "Would" indicates conditional future or conditional mood.
    This aligns with "expect" or "suppose".

    Therefore, Sense 2 is correct.

provider: AtlasCloud


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

[User]
Target lemma: educate
Target surface form: educate
Context:
In this sense, a teacher can be compared to one's family doctor. If he were brilliant, he probably would not be a family doctor in the first place. If he is competent and conscientious, he serves us well. Our teachers are not an important factor in our educational crisis. Whether they are or are not underpaid is a problem of equity; it is not an educational problem. It is silly libel on our teachers to think they would <t>educate</t> our children better if only they got a few thousand dollars a year more. It is the kind of libel the teachers' unions do not mind spreading, for their own narrow purposes.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=educate%2:41:00:: | definition=give an education to | examples=We must educate our youngsters better
2. sense_key=educate%2:31:00:: | definition=create by training and teaching | synonyms=train, develop, prepare | examples=The old master is training world-class violinists; we develop the leaders for the future
3. sense_key=educate%2:41:01:: | definition=teach or refine to be discriminative in taste or judgment | synonyms=school, train, cultivate, civilize, civilise | examples=Cultivate your musical taste; Train your tastebuds

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 the role of teachers and the "educational crisis."
    *   It mentions "teachers' unions" and "underpaid."
    *   The specific sentence is: "It is silly libel on our teachers to think they would educate our children better if only they got a few thousand dollars a year more."
    *   The object of the verb "educate" is "our children."
    *   The implied subject is "teachers."
    *   The setting is formal schooling/institutional education.

2.  **Analyze the Candidate Senses:**

    *   **Sense 1:** `educate%2:41:00::`
        *   Definition: "give an education to"
        *   Example: "We must educate our youngsters better"
        *   Analysis: This sense refers to the general process of providing formal education or schooling. The example "educate our youngsters" aligns perfectly with "educate our children." The context discusses teachers, schools, and the educational crisis. This seems to be the general, core meaning of providing instruction/schooling to a young person.

    *   **Sense 2:** `educate%2:31:00::`
        *   Definition: "create by training and teaching"
        *   Synonyms: train, develop, prepare
        *   Example: "The old master is training world-class violinists..."
        *   Analysis: This sense implies a more specialized, skill-based training (like training violinists or developing leaders). While teachers do train children in some ways, the context here is about the general education of children in a school setting, not creating specific experts or artisans. The focus isn't on "developing" or "preparing" a specific professional type, but on the general act of schooling.

    *   **Sense 3:** `educate%2:41:01::`
        *   Definition: "teach or refine to be discriminative in taste or judgment"
        *   Synonyms: school, train, cultivate, civilize
        *   Example: "Cultivate your musical taste..."
        *   Analysis: This sense is about refinement, culture, and judgment (cultivation). "Educating our children" in the context of a salary dispute and an educational crisis refers to the broader academic/functional education, not specifically refining their taste or judgment (though that might be a component, it's not the primary definition in this context).

3.  **Compare and Decide:**
    *   Sense 1 is the most general and appropriate fit for "educate our children" in a school context. The example "We must educate our youngsters better" is structurally and semantically almost identical to "educate our children better."
    *   Sense 2 is too specific to vocational or high-level skill training.
    *   Sense 3 is too specific to cultural refinement.

4.  **Formulate Output:**
    *   The best match is Sense 1.
    *   JSON format: `{"sense_index": 1}`.

provider: Amazon Bedrock


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

[User]
Target lemma: child
Target surface form: children
Context:
In this sense, a teacher can be compared to one's family doctor. If he were brilliant, he probably would not be a family doctor in the first place. If he is competent and conscientious, he serves us well. Our teachers are not an important factor in our educational crisis. Whether they are or are not underpaid is a problem of equity; it is not an educational problem. It is silly libel on our teachers to think they would educate our <t>children</t> better if only they got a few thousand dollars a year more. It is the kind of libel the teachers' unions do not mind spreading, for their own narrow purposes.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=child%1:18:00:: | definition=a young person of either sex | synonyms=kid, youngster, minor, shaver, nipper, small fry | examples=she writes books for children; they're just kids
2. sense_key=child%1:18:01:: | definition=a human offspring (son or daughter) of any age | synonyms=kid | examples=they had three children; they were able to send their kids to college
3. sense_key=child%1:18:06:: | definition=an immature childish person | synonyms=baby | examples=he remained a child in practical matters as long as he lived; stop being a baby!
4. sense_key=child%1:18:07:: | definition=a member of a clan or tribe | examples=the children of Israel

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: `child`
    *   Target surface form: `children`
    *   Context: A paragraph discussing teachers, family doctors, educational crisis, and teacher pay. The specific sentence is: "It is silly libel on our teachers to think they would educate our <t>children</t> better if only they got a few thousand dollars a year more."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `child%1:18:00::` (young person of either sex).
        2.  `child%1:18:01::` (human offspring of any age).
        3.  `child%1:18:06::` (immature childish person).
        4.  `child%1:18:07::` (member of a clan or tribe).
    *   Constraint: Return only JSON `{"sense_index": X}`. Do not hedge. Choose the best sense.

2.  **Analyze the Context:**
    *   The sentence talks about teachers educating "our children".
    *   The domain is education.
    *   "Teachers... educate our children".
    *   Usually, when we talk about education in a school setting, we are referring to young people (students) being taught by adults. The relationship described is "teachers educate children". This implies a pedagogical relationship where the children are the students.
    *   Are these "children" offspring (sense 2) or young people (sense 1)?
        *   Sense 1 (young person): "a young person of either sex". Synonyms include "kid", "youngster". Examples: "she writes books for children". This fits the educational context perfectly. School-aged people.
        *   Sense 2 (offspring): "a human offspring... of any age". Example: "send their kids to college". While parents own the children ("our children"), the specific act of *educating* them in a school context usually focuses on their status as young students rather than their status as offspring of specific parents.
        *   However, the phrase "our children" often implies the community's or parents' perspective. But let's look closely at the definition in WordNet.
        *   WordNet 3.x distinctions:
            *   Sense 1 (child%1:18:00::) is "a young person of either sex". Usage: "she writes books for children". This is the standard usage for "school children".
            *   Sense 2 (child%1:18:01::) is "a human offspring (son or daughter) of any age". Usage: "they had three children".
    *   Which is more appropriate here? The text is about the *education system*. The relationship is Teacher -> Child. Teachers educate young people. While these young people are the offspring of "us" (the public), the defining characteristic in the sentence structure "educate our children" relies on the age/status of the child as a student.
    *   Usually, "children" in an educational context refers to young people (Sense 1). If I say "I have two children", that's Sense 2. If I say "The children are playing in the park", that's Sense 1. If I say "Teachers educate children", that's Sense 1.
    *   The phrase "our children" could lean towards Sense 2 (possessive, offspring), but in the context of "educate", the age/maturity (being young enough to need education) is the salient feature, not the biological relationship to the speaker. The speaker is speaking about society's young people.
    *   Let's check the synonyms for Sense 1: "kid, youngster, minor". This fits school-age population.
    *   Let's check the synonyms for Sense 2: "kid". Example: "send their kids to college".
    *   The distinction is subtle. Is the focus on them being *young* (Sense 1) or being *progeny* (Sense 2)?
    *   In "educate our children", "our children" is a common idiom for "the youth of our society". The primary semantic feature selected by the verb "educate" in a school setting is "young person", not "offspring". You educate the young, not necessarily just your own offspring (teachers educate other people's offspring). The "our" is generic/community.
    *   Therefore, Sense 1 is the best fit.

3.  **Evaluate other senses:**
    *   Sense 3 (immature childish person): "He remained a child in practical matters". No, this is a figurative/behavioral sense. Not applicable.
    *   Sense 4 (member of clan/tribe): "Children of Israel". No, not applicable.

4.  **Refine choice between Sense 1 and Sense 2:**
    *   Context: "It is silly libel on our teachers to think they would educate our <t>children</t> better..."
    *   If the text meant "offspring of any age", it wouldn't make sense with "educate" in a schooling context (you don't typically educate your adult offspring).
    *   If the text meant "offspring" (biological relationship), it is technically true, but the collocation "educate children" strongly selects for the age group (young people).
    *   WordNet examples for Sense 1: "she writes books for children". This is the semantic domain of childhood/youth.
    *   WordNet examples for Sense 2: "they had three children". This is the semantic domain of kinship.
    *   The sentence discusses the educational crisis and teachers. The relevant attribute of the children is their status as students/minors/youngsters, not their kinship ties to the speaker.
    *   Therefore, Sense 1 (young person) is the correct choice.

5.  **Final Output Generation:**
    *   Selected index: 1.
    *   JSON format: `{"sense_index": 1}`.

provider: StreamLake


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

[User]
Target lemma: better
Target surface form: better
Context:
In this sense, a teacher can be compared to one's family doctor. If he were brilliant, he probably would not be a family doctor in the first place. If he is competent and conscientious, he serves us well. Our teachers are not an important factor in our educational crisis. Whether they are or are not underpaid is a problem of equity; it is not an educational problem. It is silly libel on our teachers to think they would educate our children <t>better</t> if only they got a few thousand dollars a year more. It is the kind of libel the teachers' unions do not mind spreading, for their own narrow purposes.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=better%4:02:00:: | definition=comparative of `well'; in a better or more excellent manner or more advantageously or attractively or to a greater degree etc. | examples=She had never sung better; a deed better left undone
2. sense_key=better%4:02:01:: | definition=from a position of superiority or authority | synonyms=best | examples=father knows best; I know better.
3. sense_key=well%4:02:00:: | definition=(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (`good' is a nonstandard dialectal variant for `well') | synonyms=well, good | examples=the children behaved well; a task well done
4. sense_key=well%4:02:05:: | definition=thoroughly or completely; fully; often used as a combining form; ; ; ; ; , | synonyms=well | examples=The problem is well understood; she was well informed
5. sense_key=well%4:02:03:: | definition=indicating high probability; in all likelihood | synonyms=well, easily | examples=I might well do it; a mistake that could easily have ended in disaster
6. sense_key=well%4:02:15:: | definition=(used for emphasis or as an intensifier) entirely or fully | synonyms=well | examples=a book well worth reading; was well aware of the difficulties ahead
7. sense_key=well%4:02:08:: | definition=to a suitable or appropriate extent or degree | synonyms=well | examples=the project was well underway; the fetus has well developed organs
8. sense_key=well%4:02:07:: | definition=favorably; with approval | synonyms=well | examples=their neighbors spoke well of them; he thought well of the book
9. sense_key=well%4:02:11:: | definition=to a great extent or degree | synonyms=well, considerably, substantially | examples=I'm afraid the film was well over budget; painting the room white made it seem considerably (or substantially) larger
10. sense_key=well%4:02:14:: | definition=with great or especially intimate knowledge | synonyms=well, intimately | examples=we knew them well
11. sense_key=well%4:02:13:: | definition=with prudence or propriety | synonyms=well | examples=You would do well to say nothing more; could not well refuse
12. sense_key=well%4:02:12:: | definition=with skill or in a pleasing manner | synonyms=well | examples=she dances well; he writes well
13. sense_key=well%4:02:10:: | definition=in a manner affording benefit or advantage | synonyms=well, advantageously | examples=she married well; The children were settled advantageously in Seattle
14. sense_key=well%4:02:09:: | definition=in financial comfort | synonyms=well, comfortably | examples=They live well; she has been able to live comfortably since her husband died
15. sense_key=well%4:02:01:: | definition=without unusual distress or resentment; with good humor | synonyms=well | examples=took the joke well; took the tragic news well

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

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the Context:**
    *   Sentence: "It is silly libel on our teachers to think they would educate our children <t>better</t> if only they got a few thousand dollars a year more."
    *   Target word: "better" (adverb).
    *   Comparison: The context compares the quality of education provided by teachers under different conditions (current vs. higher pay).
    *   Meaning: The sentence implies that giving teachers more money wouldn't necessarily result in them teaching *more effectively* or *to a higher standard*. The comparative form "better" modifies the verb "educate". It contrasts the current quality of education with a hypothetical improved quality.

2.  **Analyze the Candidate Senses:**
    *   **Sense 1 (better%4:02:00::):** Definition: "comparative of `well'; in a better or more excellent manner or more advantageously or attractively or to a greater degree etc." Examples: "She had never sung better; a deed better left undone".
        *   Analysis: This is the general comparative form of the adverb "well". In the sentence "educate our children better", "better" is comparing the manner or quality of the action "educate". It means to educate in a better manner (more effectively). This fits perfectly.
    *   **Sense 2 (better%4:02:01::):** Definition: "from a position of superiority or authority". Synonyms: best. Examples: "father knows best; I know better."
        *   Analysis: This sense usually refers to knowledge or judgment (e.g., "I know better than to do that"). It doesn't fit the context of performing an action (educating).
    *   **Sense 3 (well%4:02:00::):** Definition: "in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard". Synonyms: well, good. Examples: "the children behaved well; a task well done".
        *   Analysis: This is the base form (positive degree) of the adverb "well". The target word in the text is "better", which is the comparative form. While "better" is morphologically related to this sense, the candidate senses include the specific comparative form (Sense 1). Sense 1 captures the comparative nature better than the base form.
    *   **Sense 4-15:** These are all various senses of the base form "well" (e.g., "thoroughly", "high probability", "emphasis", "favorably", "financial comfort", etc.).
        *   Analysis: None of these capture the specific meaning of "better" in the text, which is a comparison of quality/manner. The text requires the comparative sense.

3.  **Refine the Choice:**
    *   The target is "better".
    *   Sense 1 is explicitly defined as the "comparative of `well`".
    *   The context implies "educate ... in a better manner".
    *   Sense 1 is the only sense that handles the comparative morphology and the semantic function of comparing the quality of an action.
    *   Sense 3 and others are "well", not "better". Even if one considers "better" as inflected "well", the gloss of Sense 1 specifically addresses the comparative usage ("in a better or more excellent manner").

4.  **Final Check:**
    *   Context: "educate our children better".
    *   Sense 1 definition: "in a better or more excellent manner".
    *   Match: Excellent.

    *   Why not Sense 2? "I know better" is about wisdom/authority. "Educate better" is about performance quality.
    *   Why not the "well" senses? The target word is "better". Sense 1 is the specific WordNet entry for the comparative adverb "better" used in this manner.

5.  **Construct the Output:**
    *   The user wants a JSON object with the index of the sense.
    *   The best sense is the first one listed.
    *   Index: 1.

    Let's double check the indexing.
    1. sense_key=better%4:02:00:: ...
    2. sense_key=better%4:02:01:: ...
    3. sense_key=well%4:02:00:: ...

    Yes, the target is "better". The text uses the comparative form.
    Sense 1 is "comparative of `well'; in a better or more excellent manner...".
    This matches "educate ... better" (perform the action of educating in a better manner).

    Result: Index 1.

provider: DigitalOcean


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

[User]
Target lemma: get
Target surface form: got
Context:
In this sense, a teacher can be compared to one's family doctor. If he were brilliant, he probably would not be a family doctor in the first place. If he is competent and conscientious, he serves us well. Our teachers are not an important factor in our educational crisis. Whether they are or are not underpaid is a problem of equity; it is not an educational problem. It is silly libel on our teachers to think they would educate our children better if only they <t>got</t> a few thousand dollars a year more. It is the kind of libel the teachers' unions do not mind spreading, for their own narrow purposes.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=get%2:40:00:: | definition=come into the possession of something concrete or abstract | synonyms=acquire | examples=She got a lot of paintings from her uncle; They acquired a new pet
2. sense_key=get%2:30:00:: | definition=enter or assume a certain state or condition | synonyms=become, go | examples=He became annoyed when he heard the bad news; It must be getting more serious
3. sense_key=get%2:30:02:: | definition=cause to move; cause to be in a certain position or condition | synonyms=let, have | examples=He got his squad on the ball; This let me in for a big surprise
4. sense_key=get%2:30:03:: | definition=receive a specified treatment (abstract) | synonyms=receive, find, obtain, incur | examples=These aspects of civilization do not find expression or receive an interpretation; His movie received a good review
5. sense_key=get%2:38:00:: | definition=reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress | synonyms=arrive, come | examples=She arrived home at 7 o'clock; She didn't get to Chicago until after midnight
6. sense_key=get%2:35:03:: | definition=go or come after and bring or take back | synonyms=bring, convey, fetch | examples=Get me those books over there, please; Could you bring the wine?
7. sense_key=get%2:39:00:: | definition=go through (mental or physical states or experiences) | synonyms=experience, receive, have | examples=get an idea; experience vertigo
8. sense_key=get%2:33:00:: | definition=take vengeance on or get even | synonyms=pay back, pay off, fix | examples=We'll get them!; That'll fix him good!
9. sense_key=get%2:40:01:: | definition=achieve a point or goal | synonyms=have, make | examples=Nicklaus had a 70; The Brazilian team got 4 goals
10. sense_key=get%2:32:00:: | definition=cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner | synonyms=induce, stimulate, cause, have, make | examples=The ads induced me to buy a VCR; My children finally got me to buy a computer
11. sense_key=get%2:35:09:: | definition=succeed in catching or seizing, especially after a chase | synonyms=catch, capture | examples=We finally got the suspect; Did you catch the thief?
12. sense_key=get%2:29:01:: | definition=come to have or undergo a change of (physical features and attributes) | synonyms=grow, develop, produce, acquire | examples=He grew a beard; The patient developed abdominal pains
13. sense_key=get%2:29:00:: | definition=be stricken by an illness, fall victim to an illness | synonyms=contract, take | examples=He got AIDS; She came down with pneumonia
14. sense_key=get%2:32:03:: | definition=communicate with a place or person; establish communication with, as if by telephone | examples=Bill called this number and he got Mary; The operator couldn't get Kobe because of the earthquake
15. sense_key=get%2:30:01:: | definition=give certain properties to something | synonyms=make | examples=get someone mad; She made us look silly
16. sense_key=get%2:32:08:: | definition=move into a desired direction of discourse | synonyms=drive, aim | examples=What are you driving at?
17. sense_key=get%2:31:09:: | definition=grasp with the mind or develop an understanding of | synonyms=catch | examples=did you catch that allusion?; We caught something of his theory in the lecture
18. sense_key=get%2:35:00:: | definition=attract and fix | synonyms=catch, arrest | examples=His look caught her; She caught his eye
19. sense_key=get%2:35:10:: | definition=reach with a blow or hit in a particular spot | synonyms=catch | examples=the rock caught her in the back of the head; The blow got him in the back
20. sense_key=get%2:31:03:: | definition=reach by calculation | examples=What do you get when you add up these numbers?
21. sense_key=get%2:40:14:: | definition=acquire as a result of some effort or action | examples=You cannot get water out of a stone; Where did she get these news?
22. sense_key=get%2:40:13:: | definition=purchase | examples=What did you get at the toy store?
23. sense_key=get%2:39:13:: | definition=perceive by hearing | synonyms=catch | examples=I didn't catch your name; She didn't get his name when they met the first time
24. sense_key=get%2:39:09:: | definition=suffer from the receipt of | synonyms=catch | examples=She will catch hell for this behavior!
25. sense_key=get%2:39:14:: | definition=receive as a retribution or punishment | synonyms=receive | examples=He got 5 years in prison
26. sense_key=get%2:38:15:: | definition=leave immediately; used usually in the imperative form | synonyms=scram, buzz off, fuck off, bugger off | examples=Scram!
27. sense_key=get%2:38:12:: | definition=reach and board | examples=She got the bus just as it was leaving
28. sense_key=get%2:37:12:: | definition=irritate | synonyms=get under one's skin | examples=Her childish behavior really get to me; His lying really gets me
29. sense_key=get%2:37:11:: | definition=evoke an emotional response | examples=Brahms's `Requiem' gets me every time
30. sense_key=get%2:36:14:: | definition=apprehend and reproduce accurately | synonyms=catch | examples=She really caught the spirit of the place in her drawings; She got the mood just right in her photographs
31. sense_key=get%2:36:00:: | definition=earn or achieve a base by being walked by the pitcher | synonyms=draw | examples=He drew a base on balls
32. sense_key=get%2:35:12:: | definition=overcome or destroy | examples=The ice storm got my hibiscus; the cat got the goldfish
33. sense_key=get%2:31:10:: | definition=be a mystery or bewildering to | synonyms=perplex, vex, stick, puzzle, mystify, baffle | examples=This beats me!; Got me--I don't know the answer!
34. sense_key=get%2:30:12:: | definition=take the first step or steps in carrying out an action | synonyms=get down, begin, start out, start, set about, set out | examples=We began working at dawn; Who will start?
35. sense_key=get%2:29:11:: | definition=undergo (as of injuries and illnesses) | synonyms=suffer, sustain, have | examples=She suffered a fracture in the accident; He had an insulin shock after eating three candy bars
36. sense_key=get%2:29:08:: | definition=make children | synonyms=beget, engender, father, mother, sire, generate | examples=Abraham begot Isaac; Men often father children but don't recognize them

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 "got" in the context: "It is silly libel on our teachers to think they would educate our children better if only they got a few thousand dollars a year more."

Let me analyze this context:
- The sentence is about teachers receiving more money (a few thousand dollars a year more)
- The word "got" here means receiving or acquiring additional salary/money
- The context is about teachers being underpaid and whether they would educate better if they received more money

Let me look at the candidate senses:

1. sense_key=get%2:40:00:: | definition=come into the possession of something concrete or abstract | synonyms=acquire | examples=She got a lot of paintings from her uncle; They acquired a new pet
- This could work - "come into the possession of" money

2. sense_key=get%2:30:00:: | definition=enter or assume a certain state or condition | synonyms=become, go
- Not this - not about becoming something

3. sense_key=get%2:30:02:: | definition=cause to move; cause to be in a certain position or condition
- Not this

4. sense_key=get%2:30:03:: | definition=receive a specified treatment (abstract) | synonyms=receive, find, obtain, incur
- This is about receiving treatment, not about receiving money

5. sense_key=get%2:38:00:: | definition=reach a destination
- Not this

6. sense_key=get%2:35:03:: | definition=go or come after and bring or take back
- Not this

7. sense_key=get%2:39:00:: | definition=go through (mental or physical states or experiences)
- Not this

8. sense_key=get%2:33:00:: | definition=take vengeance on or get even
- Not this

9. sense_key=get%2:40:01:: | definition=achieve a point or goal
- Not this

10. sense_key=get%2:32:00:: | definition=cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner
- Not this

11. sense_key=get%2:35:09:: | definition=succeed in catching or seizing
- Not this

12. sense_key=get%2:29:01:: | definition=come to have or undergo a change of (physical features and attributes)
- Not this

13. sense_key=get%2:29:00:: | definition=be stricken by an illness, fall victim to an illness
- Not this

14. sense_key=get%2:32:03:: | definition=communicate with a place or person
- Not this

15. sense_key=get%2:30:01:: | definition=give certain properties to something
- Not this

16. sense_key=get%2:32:08:: | definition=move into a desired direction of discourse
- Not this

17. sense_key=get%2:31:09:: | definition=grasp with the mind or develop an understanding of
- Not this

18. sense_key=get%2:35:00:: | definition=attract and fix
- Not this

19. sense_key=get%2:35:10:: | definition=reach with a blow or hit in a particular spot
- Not this

20. sense_key=get%2:31:03:: | definition=reach by calculation
- Not this

21. sense_key=get%2:40:14:: | definition=acquire as a result of some effort or action | examples=You cannot get water out of a stone; Where did she get these news?
- This could work - teachers would acquire more money through their employment

22. sense_key=get%2:40:13:: | definition=purchase | examples=What did you get at the toy store?
- Not this - not about purchasing

23. sense_key=get%2:39:13:: | definition=perceive by hearing
- Not this

24. sense_key=get%2:39:09:: | definition=suffer from the receipt of
- Not this

25. sense_key=get%2:39:14:: | definition=receive as a retribution or punishment
- Not this

26. sense_key=get%2:38:15:: | definition=leave immediately
- Not this

27. sense_key=get%2:38:12:: | definition=reach and board
- Not this

28. sense_key=get%2:37:12:: | definition=irritate
- Not this

29. sense_key=get%2:37:11:: | definition=evoke an emotional response
- Not this

30. sense_key=get%2:36:14:: | definition=apprehend and reproduce accurately
- Not this

31. sense_key=get%2:36:00:: | definition=earn or achieve a base by being walked by the pitcher
- Not this

32. sense_key=get%2:35:12:: | definition=overcome or destroy
- Not this

33. sense_key=get%2:31:10:: | definition=be a mystery or bewildering to
- Not this

34. sense_key=get%2:30:12:: | definition=take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
- Not this

35. sense_key=get%2:29:11:: | definition=undergo (as of injuries and illnesses)
- Not this

36. sense_key=get%2:29:08:: | definition=make children
- Not this

The best candidates seem to be:
- Sense 1: "come into the possession of something concrete or abstract" with synonyms=acquire
- Sense 21: "acquire as a result of some effort or action"

The context is about teachers receiving/acquiring more salary. The phrase "got a few thousand dollars a year more" suggests receiving or acquiring additional income.

Sense 1 is broader: "come into the possession of something concrete or abstract" - this fits receiving money.
Sense 21 is more specific: "acquire as a result of some effort or action" - this also fits as teachers would acquire more money through their employment/work.

Looking at the examples:
- Sense 1: "She got a lot of paintings from her uncle; They acquired a new pet" - receiving/acquiring possessions
- Sense 21: "You cannot get water out of a stone; Where did she get these news?" - acquiring through effort

The context is about teachers getting more salary. This is about receiving additional compensation, not necessarily through special effort - it's about whether they would receive/be paid more. The phrase "if only they got a few thousand dollars a year more" is talking about receiving additional pay.

I think Sense 1 fits better here because:
1. It's about coming into possession of money (concrete)
2. The synonym "acquire" works well
3. The examples show receiving things

Sense 1 is the best fit.

provider: Baidu


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

[User]
Target lemma: year
Target surface form: year
Context:
In this sense, a teacher can be compared to one's family doctor. If he were brilliant, he probably would not be a family doctor in the first place. If he is competent and conscientious, he serves us well. Our teachers are not an important factor in our educational crisis. Whether they are or are not underpaid is a problem of equity; it is not an educational problem. It is silly libel on our teachers to think they would educate our children better if only they got a few thousand dollars a <t>year</t> more. It is the kind of libel the teachers' unions do not mind spreading, for their own narrow purposes.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=year%1:28:01:: | definition=a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days | synonyms=twelvemonth, yr | examples=she is 4 years old; in the year 1920
2. sense_key=year%1:28:02:: | definition=a period of time occupying a regular part of a calendar year that is used for some particular activity | examples=a school year
3. sense_key=year%1:28:00:: | definition=the period of time that it takes for a planet (as, e.g., Earth or Mars) to make a complete revolution around the sun | examples=a Martian year takes 687 of our days
4. sense_key=year%1:14:00:: | definition=a body of students who graduate together | synonyms=class | examples=the class of '97; she was in my year at Hoehandle High

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 Context:**
    *   Sentence: "It is silly libel on our teachers to think they would educate our children better if only they got a few thousand dollars a **year** more."
    *   Meaning: The word "year" here refers to the standard unit of time used for calculating salary. "A few thousand dollars a year" implies an annual period.
    *   Key phrase: "a ... dollars a year". This is a standard usage meaning "per year" or "annually".

2.  **Analyze the Candidate Senses:**
    *   **Sense 1:** "a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days" (synonyms: twelvemonth, yr). Examples: "she is 4 years old", "in the year 1920". This is the general calendar year.
    *   **Sense 2:** "a period of time occupying a regular part of a calendar year that is used for some particular activity" (e.g., school year). This refers to a specific *part* or *type* of year defined by activity. While the context discusses teachers, the phrase "dollars a year" refers to the standard 12-month period used for salary calculation, not the "school year" as a specific academic duration distinct from the calendar year.
    *   **Sense 3:** "the period of time that it takes for a planet... to make a complete revolution around the sun". This is the astronomical definition.
    *   **Sense 4:** "a body of students who graduate together". This refers to a group of people.

3.  **Match Context to Senses:**
    *   Sense 4 is clearly incorrect (refers to people).
    *   Sense 3 is incorrect (refers to planetary orbits).
    *   Sense 2 refers to specific activity periods (like the school year). While teachers work during the school year, the phrase "dollars a year" is a standard idiom referring to the calendar year (Sense 1) as a unit of measurement for frequency/rate. When someone gets paid a salary "per year," it refers to the 12-month cycle, not specifically the academic session.
    *   Sense 1 is the general definition of a year as a time period (365 days). It is used to measure the rate of pay. This fits "a few thousand dollars a year".

4.  **Refine the Choice:**
    *   The phrase "a [amount] a year" means "per year" or "annually".
    *   "Year" in this construct refers to the standard 12-month period.
    *   Sense 1 is the best fit.

5.  **Final Output Generation:**
    *   Selected Sense: Sense 1.
    *   Format: JSON `{"sense_index": 1}`.

provider: Chutes


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

[User]
Target lemma: more
Target surface form: more
Context:
In this sense, a teacher can be compared to one's family doctor. If he were brilliant, he probably would not be a family doctor in the first place. If he is competent and conscientious, he serves us well. Our teachers are not an important factor in our educational crisis. Whether they are or are not underpaid is a problem of equity; it is not an educational problem. It is silly libel on our teachers to think they would educate our children better if only they got a few thousand dollars a year <t>more</t>. It is the kind of libel the teachers' unions do not mind spreading, for their own narrow purposes.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=more%4:02:00:: | definition=used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs | synonyms=to a greater extent | examples=more interesting; more beautiful
2. sense_key=more%4:02:01:: | definition=comparative of much; to a greater degree or extent | examples=he works more now; they eat more than they should

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

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the context and the candidate senses for the word "more" in this passage.

The context is:
"It is silly libel on our teachers to think they would educate our children better if only they got a few thousand dollars a year <t>more</t>."

Here, "more" is used to indicate an additional amount - specifically, an additional "few thousand dollars a year". This is about quantity - getting MORE money.

Let's look at the candidate senses:

1. sense_key=more%4:02:00:: | definition=used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs | synonyms=to a greater extent | examples=more interesting; more beautiful

This sense is about using "more" to form comparatives of adjectives/adverbs (like "more interesting", "more beautiful"). This doesn't fit because "more" here isn't modifying an adjective or adverb - it's standing alone to refer to an additional quantity.

2. sense_key=more%4:02:01:: | definition=comparative of much; to a greater degree or extent | examples=he works more now; they eat more than they should

This sense is about "more" as the comparative form of "much", indicating a greater quantity or amount. This fits the context where "more" refers to an additional amount of money (a few thousand dollars more). The examples "he works more now" and "they eat more than they should" are similar in structure - "more" refers to greater quantities.

In this context, "more" is being used to mean "an additional amount" or "a greater quantity" (of money). This aligns with sense 2, where "more" is the comparative of "much" indicating a greater degree or extent.

So the correct sense is sense 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: teacher
Target surface form: teachers
Context:
If he were brilliant, he probably would not be a family doctor in the first place. If he is competent and conscientious, he serves us well. Our teachers are not an important factor in our educational crisis. Whether they are or are not underpaid is a problem of equity; it is not an educational problem. It is silly libel on our teachers to think they would educate our children better if only they got a few thousand dollars a year more. It is the kind of libel the <t>teachers</t>' unions do not mind spreading, for their own narrow purposes. It is also the kind of libel politicians find useful, since it helps them strike a friendly posture on behalf of an important constituency.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=teacher%1:18:00:: | definition=a person whose occupation is teaching | synonyms=instructor
2. sense_key=teacher%1:09:00:: | definition=a personified abstraction that teaches | examples=books were his teachers; experience is a demanding teacher

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

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

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the target word:** The lemma is "teacher" and the surface form is "teachers" (plural). It appears twice in the context, but the specific target tagged `<t>teachers</t>` is in the phrase "the <t>teachers</t>' unions".

2.  **Analyze the context:**
    *   Sentence 1: Discusses family doctors.
    *   Sentence 2: Discusses competence of doctors.
    *   Sentence 3: "Our teachers are not an important factor in our educational crisis."
    *   Sentence 4: Discusses teacher pay (underpaid).
    *   Sentence 5: "It is silly libel on our teachers to think they would educate our children better..."
    *   Sentence 6 (Target sentence): "It is the kind of libel the <t>teachers</t>' unions do not mind spreading, for their own narrow purposes."
    *   Sentence 7: Discusses politicians and constituencies.

    The text is discussing the profession of teaching in schools (implied by "educational crisis", "educate our children"). It refers to people who work in schools, have unions, and are paid for this occupation.

3.  **Analyze Candidate Sense 1:**
    *   `sense_key=teacher%1:18:00::`
    *   Definition: "a person whose occupation is teaching"
    *   Synonyms: "instructor"
    *   Fit: This fits perfectly. The text discusses "educational crisis", "educate our children", and "unions". These are people employed to teach.

4.  **Analyze Candidate Sense 2:**
    *   `sense_key=teacher%1:09:00::`
    *   Definition: "a personified abstraction that teaches"
    *   Examples: "books were his teachers", "experience is a demanding teacher"
    *   Fit: This refers to metaphors or abstract concepts acting as a guide. The text refers to human beings who are members of unions, get paid, and work in schools. This sense does not fit.

5.  **Select the best sense:** Sense 1 is the correct literal sense referring to the occupation. Sense 2 is metaphorical/abstract and does not fit the context of unions and salaries.

6.  **Format the output:** The instructions require a JSON object with the key "sense_index". The senses are numbered 1 and 2 in the prompt. I need to return the index corresponding to the chosen sense.
    *   Sense 1 -> Index 1.

    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: union
Target surface form: unions
Context:
If he were brilliant, he probably would not be a family doctor in the first place. If he is competent and conscientious, he serves us well. Our teachers are not an important factor in our educational crisis. Whether they are or are not underpaid is a problem of equity; it is not an educational problem. It is silly libel on our teachers to think they would educate our children better if only they got a few thousand dollars a year more. It is the kind of libel the teachers' <t>unions</t> do not mind spreading, for their own narrow purposes. It is also the kind of libel politicians find useful, since it helps them strike a friendly posture on behalf of an important constituency.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=union%1:14:01:: | definition=an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer | synonyms=labor union, trade union, trades union, brotherhood | examples=you have to join the union in order to get a job
2. sense_key=union%1:15:00:: | definition=the United States (especially the northern states during the American Civil War) | synonyms=North | examples=he has visited every state in the Union; Lee hoped to detach Maryland from the Union
3. sense_key=union%1:04:02:: | definition=the act of pairing a male and female for reproductive purposes | synonyms=coupling, mating, pairing, conjugation, sexual union | examples=the casual couplings of adolescents; the mating of some species occurs only in the spring
4. sense_key=union%1:26:00:: | definition=the state of being joined or united or linked | synonyms=unification | examples=there is strength in union
5. sense_key=union%1:26:02:: | definition=the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce) | synonyms=marriage, matrimony, spousal relationship, wedlock | examples=a long and happy marriage; God bless this union
6. sense_key=union%1:22:00:: | definition=healing process involving the growing together of the edges of a wound or the growing together of broken bones | synonyms=conglutination
7. sense_key=union%1:14:02:: | definition=a political unit formed from previously independent people or organizations | examples=the Soviet Union
8. sense_key=union%1:14:03:: | definition=a set containing all and only the members of two or more given sets | synonyms=sum, join | examples=let C be the union of the sets A and B
9. sense_key=union%1:11:00:: | definition=the occurrence of a uniting of separate parts | examples=lightning produced an unusual union of the metals
10. sense_key=union%1:06:01:: | definition=a device on a national flag emblematic of the union of two or more sovereignties (typically in the upper inner corner)
11. sense_key=union%1:04:00:: | definition=the act of making or becoming a single unit | synonyms=unification, uniting, conjugation, jointure | examples=the union of opposing factions; he looked forward to the unification of his family for the holidays

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

raw_output: sense_index": 1}

content: sense_index": 1}

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the target word:** The target word is "unions", the plural form of "union".
2.  **Analyze the context:** The sentence is: "It is the kind of libel the teachers' <t>unions</t> do not mind spreading, for their own narrow purposes."
    *   The preceding context discusses teachers, underpayment, educational crises, and politicians.
    *   The specific phrase "teachers' unions" refers to organizations representing teachers.
    *   These organizations are described as having "narrow purposes" (likely related to wages/working conditions) and spreading "libel" (misinformation) to get more money.
    *   This implies a collective bargaining organization.
3.  **Evaluate the candidate senses:**
    *   1. `union%1:14:01::` | definition=an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer | synonyms=labor union, trade union, trades union, brotherhood.
        *   *Match:* "Teachers' unions" fits this definition perfectly. They are organizations of employees (teachers) bargaining with employers (school boards/government). The context mentions "underpaid" and "few thousand dollars a year more," which aligns with collective bargaining for wages.
    *   2. `union%1:15:00::` | definition=the United States (especially the northern states during the American Civil War) | synonyms=North.
        *   *Mismatch:* Not referring to the US or the Civil War.
    *   3. `union%1:04:02::` | definition=the act of pairing a male and female for reproductive purposes.
        *   *Mismatch:* Not about reproduction.
    *   4. `union%1:26:00::` | definition=the state of being joined or united or linked.
        *   *Mismatch:* Too abstract. The context refers to specific entities (plural) that can "spread" things and have "purposes".
    *   5. `union%1:26:02::` | definition=the state of being a married couple.
        *   *Mismatch:* Not about marriage.
    *   6. `union%1:22:00::` | definition=healing process...
        *   *Mismatch:* Medical context not applicable.
    *   7. `union%1:14:02::` | definition=a political unit formed from previously independent people or organizations.
        *   *Mismatch:* Usually refers to a country or political entity (like the Soviet Union), not a labor union.
    *   8. `union%1:14:03::` | definition=a set containing all and only the members of two or more given sets (Math).
        *   *Mismatch:* Not mathematical.
    *   9. `union%1:11:00::` | definition=the occurrence of a uniting of separate parts.
        *   *Mismatch:* Abstract unit.
        *   *Mismatch:* Abstract act, not an organization.

4.  **Select the best match:** Sense 1 is the exact definition of a labor union. The context mentions teachers' collective interests (getting paid more), which is the primary function of a labor union.

5.  **Format the output:** The user wants a JSON object with the key "sense_index". The index for the selected sense is 1 (based on the numbered list provided).

    Sense 1: `union%1:14:01::` -> index 1.

    Output: `{"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: union
Target surface form: unions
Context:
If he were brilliant, he probably would not be a family doctor in the first place. If he is competent and conscientious, he serves us well. Our teachers are not an important factor in our educational crisis. Whether they are or are not underpaid is a problem of equity; it is not an educational problem. It is silly libel on our teachers to think they would educate our children better if only they got a few thousand dollars a year more. It is the kind of libel the teachers' <t>unions</t> do not mind spreading, for their own narrow purposes. It is also the kind of libel politicians find useful, since it helps them strike a friendly posture on behalf of an important constituency.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=union%1:14:01:: | definition=an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer | synonyms=labor union, trade union, trades union, brotherhood | examples=you have to join the union in order to get a job
2. sense_key=union%1:15:00:: | definition=the United States (especially the northern states during the American Civil War) | synonyms=North | examples=he has visited every state in the Union; Lee hoped to detach Maryland from the Union
3. sense_key=union%1:04:02:: | definition=the act of pairing a male and female for reproductive purposes | synonyms=coupling, mating, pairing, conjugation, sexual union | examples=the casual couplings of adolescents; the mating of some species occurs only in the spring
4. sense_key=union%1:26:00:: | definition=the state of being joined or united or linked | synonyms=unification | examples=there is strength in union
5. sense_key=union%1:26:02:: | definition=the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce) | synonyms=marriage, matrimony, spousal relationship, wedlock | examples=a long and happy marriage; God bless this union
6. sense_key=union%1:22:00:: | definition=healing process involving the growing together of the edges of a wound or the growing together of broken bones | synonyms=conglutination
7. sense_key=union%1:14:02:: | definition=a political unit formed from previously independent people or organizations | examples=the Soviet Union
8. sense_key=union%1:14:03:: | definition=a set containing all and only the members of two or more given sets | synonyms=sum, join | examples=let C be the union of the sets A and B
9. sense_key=union%1:11:00:: | definition=the occurrence of a uniting of separate parts | examples=lightning produced an unusual union of the metals
10. sense_key=union%1:06:01:: | definition=a device on a national flag emblematic of the union of two or more sovereignties (typically in the upper inner corner)
11. sense_key=union%1:04:00:: | definition=the act of making or becoming a single unit | synonyms=unification, uniting, conjugation, jointure | examples=the union of opposing factions; he looked forward to the unification of his family for the holidays

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

[Assistant] sense_index": 1}

[User] Your previous answer was invalid. Choose one candidate index between 1 and 11. Return only valid JSON exactly like {"sense_index": 1}.

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the Request**:
    *   **Target lemma**: union.
    *   **Target surface form**: unions.
    *   **Context**: A text discussing teachers' unions, their role in spreading libel regarding teacher salaries, and how politicians use this.
    *   **Task**: Disambiguate the word "unions" in the context provided.
    *   **Output format**: JSON `{"sense_index": X}`.

2.  **Analyze the Context**:
    *   The sentence is: "It is the kind of libel the teachers' <t>unions</t> do not mind spreading, for their own narrow purposes."
    *   Key phrases: "teachers' unions", "spreading", "own narrow purposes".
    *   Meaning: The text refers to organizations formed by teachers (employees) to bargain for better conditions/pay (purposes).
    *   Syntactic clues: "teachers' unions" is a common collocation. The plural form "unions" refers to distinct entities/organizations. The verb "spreading" implies an agent/organization acting.

3.  **Evaluate Candidate Senses**:
    *   *Sense 1*: "an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer" (synonyms: labor union, trade union). Matches perfectly. Teachers' unions are organizations of employees bargaining with school boards/employers. The context discusses salaries and political posturing, typical activities of labor unions.
    *   *Sense 2*: "the United States...". Incorrect. Context is not about the Civil War or the US as a political entity.
    *   *Sense 3*: "pairing a male and female for reproductive purposes". Incorrect.
    *   *Sense 4*: "the state of being joined...". Abstract state. The context refers to specific entities doing things ("spreading libel"), not a state of being joined.
    *   *Sense 5*: "marriage". Incorrect.
    *   *Sense 6*: "healing process". Incorrect.
    *   *Sense 7*: "political unit formed from previously independent people...". Often refers to things like the Soviet Union. Teachers' unions are not sovereign political units in this sense.
    *   *Sense 8*: "set containing all... members...". Math context. Incorrect.
    *   *Sense 9*: "occurrence of a uniting". Event. Incorrect.
    *   *Sense 10*: "device on a national flag". Incorrect.
    *   *Sense 11*: "act of making or becoming a single unit". Action/Event. Incorrect.

4.  **Select Best Sense**:
    *   Sense 1 is the clear fit. It refers to labor organizations.

5.  **Format Output**:
    *   The user requested `{"sense_index": 1}` (valid JSON).
    *   My previous output was malformed: `sense_index": 1}`. I need to fix the opening brace.

6.  **Final Decision**: Sense 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: mind
Target surface form: mind
Context:
If he were brilliant, he probably would not be a family doctor in the first place. If he is competent and conscientious, he serves us well. Our teachers are not an important factor in our educational crisis. Whether they are or are not underpaid is a problem of equity; it is not an educational problem. It is silly libel on our teachers to think they would educate our children better if only they got a few thousand dollars a year more. It is the kind of libel the teachers' unions do not <t>mind</t> spreading, for their own narrow purposes. It is also the kind of libel politicians find useful, since it helps them strike a friendly posture on behalf of an important constituency.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=mind%2:32:00:: | definition=be offended or bothered by; take offense with, be bothered by | examples=I don't mind your behavior
2. sense_key=mind%2:31:02:: | definition=be concerned with or about something or somebody
3. sense_key=mind%2:41:01:: | definition=be in charge of or deal with | synonyms=take care | examples=She takes care of all the necessary arrangements
4. sense_key=mind%2:41:00:: | definition=pay close attention to; give heed to | synonyms=heed, listen | examples=Heed the advice of the old men
5. sense_key=mind%2:31:03:: | definition=be on one's guard; be cautious or wary about; be alert to | synonyms=beware | examples=Beware of telephone salesmen
6. sense_key=mind%2:31:00:: | definition=keep in mind | synonyms=bear in mind

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 contextSo the phrase is not mind spreading" - meaning they are not bothered by or object to spreading this libel.

Let me look at the senses:

1. sense_key=mind%2:32:00:: | definition=be offended or bothered by; take offense with, be bothered by | examples=I don't mind your behavior
2. sense_key=mind%2:31:02:: | definition=be concerned with or about something or somebody
3. sense_key=mind%2:41:01:: | definition=be in charge of or deal with | synonyms=take care
4. sense_key=mind%2:41:00:: |; be cautious or wary about; be alert to | synonyms=beware
6. sense_key=mind%2:31:00:: | definition=keep in mind | synonyms=bear in mind

The phrase "do not mind spreading" means they are not bothered by or object to spreading the libel. This matches sense 1: "be offended or bothered by; take offense with, be bothered by" with the example "I don't mind your behavior."

The other senses don't fit:
- Sense 2: "be concerned with or about something or somebody" - doesn't fit
- Sense 3: "be in charge of or deal with" - doesn't fit
- Sense 4: "pay close attention to; give heed to" - doesn't fit
- Sense 5: "be on one's guard; be cautious or wary about" - doesn't fit
- Sense 6: "keep in mind" - doesn't fit

The answer is sense 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: spread
Target surface form: spreading
Context:
If he were brilliant, he probably would not be a family doctor in the first place. If he is competent and conscientious, he serves us well. Our teachers are not an important factor in our educational crisis. Whether they are or are not underpaid is a problem of equity; it is not an educational problem. It is silly libel on our teachers to think they would educate our children better if only they got a few thousand dollars a year more. It is the kind of libel the teachers' unions do not mind <t>spreading</t>, for their own narrow purposes. It is also the kind of libel politicians find useful, since it helps them strike a friendly posture on behalf of an important constituency.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=spread%2:35:00:: | definition=distribute or disperse widely | synonyms=distribute | examples=The invaders spread their language all over the country
2. sense_key=spread%2:35:07:: | definition=become distributed or widespread | synonyms=propagate | examples=the infection spread; Optimism spread among the population
3. sense_key=spread%2:42:00:: | definition=spread across or over | synonyms=overspread | examples=A big oil spot spread across the water
4. sense_key=spread%2:35:03:: | definition=spread out or open from a closed or folded state | synonyms=unfold, spread out, open | examples=open the map; spread your arms
5. sense_key=spread%2:32:00:: | definition=cause to become widely known | synonyms=circulate, circularize, circularise, distribute, disseminate, propagate | examples=spread information; circulate a rumor
6. sense_key=spread%2:32:02:: | definition=become widely known and passed on | synonyms=go around, circulate | examples=the rumor spread; the story went around in the office
7. sense_key=spread%2:38:00:: | definition=strew or distribute over an area | synonyms=scatter, spread out | examples=He spread fertilizer over the lawn; scatter cards across the table
8. sense_key=spread%2:38:02:: | definition=move outward | synonyms=diffuse, spread out, fan out | examples=The soldiers fanned out
9. sense_key=spread%2:35:12:: | definition=cover by spreading something over | examples=spread the bread with cheese
10. sense_key=spread%2:35:13:: | definition=distribute over a surface in a layer | examples=spread cheese on a piece of bread

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: "spread"
    *   Target surface form: "spreading"
    *   Context sentence: "It is silly libel on our teachers to think they would educate our children better if only they got a few thousand dollars a year more. It is the kind of libel the teachers' unions do not mind **spreading**, for their own narrow purposes."
    *   Grammatical role: Gerund/Present participle functioning as a verb (object of "do not mind").
    *   Subject: "teachers' unions".
    *   Object: "the kind of libel" (slanderous information/idea).

2.  **Analyze the semantics:**
    *   The context talks about the "teachers' unions" disseminating a "libel" (a false statement damaging to a person's reputation).
    *   The action is causing information (the libel) to become known by others.
    *   It is an active action (transitive): The unions are doing the spreading of the libel.

3.  **Evaluate the candidate senses:**

    *   **Sense 1:** `spread%2:35:00::` | Definition: distribute or disperse widely. | Examples: The invaders spread their language...
        *   Analysis: "Distribute" often implies physical objects or abstract things like language/customs. While related, there are more specific senses for information/rumors.

    *   **Sense 2:** `spread%2:35:07::` | Definition: become distributed or widespread. | Examples: the infection spread...
        *   Analysis: Intransitive sense ("become..."). The sentence says "unions do not mind *spreading*". The unions are the agent causing it, so this intransitive sense doesn't fit the syntax or semantics of the active agent role.

    *   **Sense 3:** `spread%2:42:00::` | Definition: spread across or over. | Examples: map...
        *   Analysis: Physical manipulation of objects. Not fitting.

    *   **Sense 5:** `spread%2:32:00::` | Definition: cause to become widely known. | Synonyms: circulate, distribute, disseminate. | Examples: spread information; circulate a rumor.
        *   Analysis: This fits perfectly. "Libel" is a type of false information/rumor. The unions are *causing* it to become widely known (circulating/disseminating it). The example "spread information; circulate a rumor" aligns semantically with "spreading... libel".

    *   **Sense 6:** `spread%2:32:02::` | Definition: become widely known and passed on. | Examples: the rumor spread...
        *   Analysis: Intransitive sense ("become..."). The subject "unions" cannot be the subject of this intransitive verb in this context. The unions are agents, not the rumors themselves.

    *   **Sense 7:** `spread%2:38:00::` | Definition: strew or distribute over an area. | Examples: spread fertilizer...
        *   Analysis: Physical distribution over a surface.

    *   **Sense 8:** `spread%2:38:02::` | Definition: move outward. | Examples: The soldiers fanned out.
        *   Analysis: Intransitive motion.

    *   **Sense 9 & 10:** Covering surfaces (bread/cheese).
        *   Analysis: Irrelevant.

4.  **Compare Sense 1 and Sense 5:**
    *   Sense 1: "distribute or disperse widely" (e.g., language). Often used for physical distribution or broader abstract diffusion.
    *   Sense 5: "cause to become widely known" (synonyms: disseminate, circulate). Examples explicitly mention "information" and "rumor".
    *   "Libel" is information (specifically defamatory information). The act of a union spreading a narrative or libel is an act of dissemination or circulation.
    *   Sense 5 is the specific sense used for rumors, news, information, and ideas.

5.  **Conclusion:**
    *   The target word is "spreading".
    *   Subject: "teachers' unions".
    *   Object: "libel".
    *   Meaning: Making the libel widely known (disseminating/circulating).
    *   Best match: Sense 5.

    *   Wait, let me check the indexing provided in the prompt.
    *   Sense 1: `spread%2:35:00::` (distribute or disperse widely)
    *   ...
    *   Sense 5: `spread%2:32:00::` (cause to become widely known)

    The prompt asks to choose the single best indexed sense. I need to output the index number (1-10).
    Sense 5 corresponds to index 5.

    Let's double-check Sense 1 vs Sense 5 again.
    WN 3.0/3.1 distinctions.
    Sense 5 usually handles the "make known" aspect (communication).
    Sense 1 is often "distribute" (dispersion).
    Since "libel" is a claim/statement/information, Sense 5 ("spread information; circulate a rumor") is the exact semantic field.

    Therefore, the index is 5.


[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: narrow
Target surface form: narrow
Context:
If he were brilliant, he probably would not be a family doctor in the first place. If he is competent and conscientious, he serves us well. Our teachers are not an important factor in our educational crisis. Whether they are or are not underpaid is a problem of equity; it is not an educational problem. It is silly libel on our teachers to think they would educate our children better if only they got a few thousand dollars a year more. It is the kind of libel the teachers' unions do not mind spreading, for their own <t>narrow</t> purposes. It is also the kind of libel politicians find useful, since it helps them strike a friendly posture on behalf of an important constituency.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=narrow%3:00:00:: | definition=not wide | examples=a narrow bridge; a narrow line across the page
2. sense_key=narrow%5:00:00:limited:00 | definition=limited in size or scope | examples=the narrow sense of a word
3. sense_key=narrow%3:00:06:: | definition=lacking tolerance or flexibility or breadth of view | synonyms=narrow-minded | examples=a brilliant but narrow-minded judge; narrow opinions
4. sense_key=narrow%3:00:02:: | definition=very limited in degree | examples=won by a narrow margin; a narrow escape
5. sense_key=narrow%5:00:00:careful:00 | definition=characterized by painstaking care and detailed examination | synonyms=minute | examples=a minute inspection of the grounds; a narrow scrutiny

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: "narrow"
    *   Target surface form: "narrow"
    *   Context snippet: "...the teachers' unions do not mind spreading, for their own **narrow** purposes."
    *   Phrase: "narrow purposes"

2.  **Analyze the candidate senses:**
    *   Sense 1: "not wide" (physical dimension). Examples: "narrow bridge". -> Doesn't fit "purposes". Purposes aren't physical objects with width.
    *   Sense 2: "limited in size or scope". Examples: "narrow sense of a word". -> This looks promising. "Purposes" can be limited in scope (self-interested, specific to them, not broad/altruistic).
    *   Sense 3: "lacking tolerance or flexibility or breadth of view" (narrow-minded). Examples: "narrow opinions". -> This applies to people or minds usually. Can "purposes" be narrow-minded? Metaphorically, perhaps, but usually "narrow" applied to intentions/goals refers to the scope (selfishness/specific interest) rather than a lack of open-mindedness per se. However, "narrow-minded" often implies selfishness or prejudice. Let's look closer at the context.
    *   Sense 4: "very limited in degree". Examples: "narrow margin". -> Usually applies to margins, escapes, victories. Doesn't fit "purposes".
    *   Sense 5: "characterized by painstaking care". Examples: "narrow scrutiny". -> Usually applies to actions like scrutiny, inspection. Doesn't fit "purposes" well.

3.  **Refine the choice between Sense 2 and Sense 3:**
    *   Context meaning: The teachers' unions are spreading a specific libel (that teachers would be better if paid more) for their own benefit. They are focusing on their specific, selfish goals rather than the broader educational good. Their "purposes" are restricted to their own self-interest.
    *   Sense 2 definition: "limited in size or scope". This fits "purposes" that are limited to the self-interest of the unions, rather than a broad purpose like "improving education".
    *   Sense 3 definition: "lacking tolerance or flexibility or breadth of view". While the unions might be narrow-minded, the phrase "narrow purposes" usually suggests "limited scope" (specifically self-interest) rather than "intolerance". "Narrow-minded" is a specific synonym for sense 3, and it usually modifies animate nouns (people). "Purposes" are inanimate.
    *   Comparison:
        *   "Narrow purposes" -> purposes limited in scope/extent (Sense 2).
        *   "Narrow views/opinions" -> views lacking breadth/open-mindedness (Sense 3).
    *   In this text, the author argues that the unions have specific, self-serving reasons ("purposes") for spreading the libel. These purposes are "narrow" in the sense that they are restricted to the unions' gain, not the general welfare. This aligns best with "limited in size or scope".

4.  **Final check:**
    *   The word describes the "purposes".
    *   Is the purpose "not wide" physically? No.
    *   Is the purpose "limited in degree" (like a margin)? No.
    *   Is the purpose "careful"? No.
    *   Is the purpose "lacking tolerance" (Sense 3)? While related, Sense 3 is typically about *outlook* or *personality* (narrow-minded). Sense 2 is about *scope* or *range*.
    *   Does a "narrow purpose" mean a purpose limited in scope? Yes. It means self-interested, parochial, restricted in range. The union's goal is restricted to getting more money, not the broad educational picture.
    *   Therefore, Sense 2 is the correct choice.

    *Self-correction/Double Check:* WordNet 3.0/3.1 mapping.
    *   narrow%3:00:00:: (physical width)
    *   narrow%5:00:00:limited:00 (limited in size or scope)
    *   narrow%3:00:06:: (narrow-minded)
    *   narrow%3:00:02:: (limited in degree/margin)
    *   narrow%5:00:00:careful:00 (careful/minute)

    The phrase "narrow purposes" implies purposes that are self-interested or restricted in scope. This fits Sense 2 best. Sense 3 ("narrow-minded") is close semantically (often overlapping with selfishness), but syntactically and strictly definition-wise, "purposes" are limited in scope (Sense 2), whereas "people" or "views" are narrow-minded (Sense 3).

    Example from WordNet for Sense 2: "the narrow sense of a word".
    Context example: "for their own narrow purposes".
    Meaning: Purposes limited to their own specific scope/interest.

    Choice: Sense 2.