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

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=excess%1:07:02:: | definition=a quantity much larger than is needed | synonyms=surplus, surplusage, nimiety
2. sense_key=excess%1:07:00:: | definition=immoderation as a consequence of going beyond sufficient or permitted limits | synonyms=excessiveness, inordinateness
3. sense_key=excess%1:26:00:: | definition=the state of being more than full | synonyms=surfeit, overabundance
4. sense_key=excess%1:04:00:: | definition=excessive indulgence | synonyms=overindulgence | examples=the child was spoiled by overindulgence

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

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the context:**
    *   Sentence: "...a Democratic brand that believes in big government and in public intervention to remedy the <t>excesses</t> attendant to the pursuit of private interest."
    *   Key phrase: "excesses attendant to the pursuit of private interest."
    *   Meaning: The sentence discusses political theory. Democrats support government intervention to fix or correct problems caused by the unbridled pursuit of private interest. These "excesses" refer to negative outcomes, behaviors, or states where private interest has gone too far, exceeding reasonable or beneficial limits.
    *   Connotations: Negative outcomes, overstepping bounds, lack of moderation, going beyond what is proper or necessary in the context of private markets/interests.

2.  **Analyze the candidate senses:**

    *   **Sense 1 (excess%1:07:02::):**
        *   Definition: a quantity much larger than is needed.
        *   Synonyms: surplus, surplusage, nimiety.
        *   Fit: This usually refers to concrete quantities (e.g., excess water, surplus food). While private interest can generate "surplus" profits, the context suggests a qualitative problem ("remedy the excesses") related to behavior or immoderation, not just an extra quantity of something. "Surplus" is generally neutral or positive in economics, whereas "remedy the excesses" implies something wrong or harmful.

    *   **Sense 2 (excess%1:07:00::):**
        *   Definition: immoderation as a consequence of going beyond sufficient or permitted limits.
        *   Synonyms: excessiveness, inordinateness.
        *   Fit: This fits perfectly. The "pursuit of private interest" (in a market context) can lead to immoderation (greed, exploitation, lack of regulation) which goes beyond "sufficient or permitted limits" (hence the need for "public intervention"). The text contrasts the "virtues of private markets" (Republican view) with "vices of public action" vs "excesses attendant to private interest" (Democratic view). This sense captures the idea of going beyond acceptable bounds, requiring a remedy.

    *   **Sense 3 (excess%1:26:00::):**
        *   Definition: the state of being more than full.
        *   Synonyms: surfeit, overabundance.
        *   Fit: This often refers to physical states (a surfeit of food) or an overwhelming abundance. While related to abundance, "remedy the excesses of private interest" implies correcting behavior or outcomes of going too far, rather than just dealing with a state of being "overfull." It's less precise than sense 2 regarding the *behavioral* or *normative* aspect of going beyond limits.

    *   **Sense 4 (excess%1:04:00::):**
        *   Definition: excessive indulgence.
        *   Synonyms: overindulgence.
        *   Examples: the child was spoiled by overindulgence.
        *   Fit: This is specific to indulgence, often eating or spoiling a child. While "pursuit of private interest" could be framed as self-indulgence, the context is broader political economy, not specific personal indulgences. Sense 2 is the hypernym or broader category of behavior "going beyond sufficient or permitted limits."

3.  **Select the best sense:**
    *   The context is political philosophy. Democrats want to fix the problems arising from unregulated private interest. These problems are described as "excesses."
    *   Is it just a surplus (Sense 1)? No, it carries a negative connotation of going beyond acceptable limits.
    *   Is it gluttony/indulgence (Sense 4)? Too specific.
    *   Is it surfeit/overfullness (Sense 3)? Too physical/metaphorical.
    *   Is it immoderation going beyond limits (Sense 2)? Yes. The Democratic brand believes public intervention is needed to curb the *excessiveness* or lack of limits inherent in unregulated private interest. "Immoderation as a consequence of going beyond sufficient or permitted limits" aligns with the standard critique of markets (market failures, monopolies, exploitation) viewed as "excesses."

4.  **Final Decision:** Sense 2.

5.  **Format Output:** JSON object.


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

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=attendant%5:00:00:present:02 | definition=being present (at meeting or event etc.) | examples=attendant members of the congreation
2. sense_key=attendant%5:00:00:subsequent:00 | definition=following or accompanying as a consequence | synonyms=consequent, accompanying, concomitant, incidental, ensuant, resultant | examples=an excessive growth of bureaucracy, with attendant problems; snags incidental to the changeover in management

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": 2}
```

finish_reason: stop

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 2}
```

role: assistant

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the target word and context:**
    *   Target lemma: "attendant"
    *   Target surface form: "attendant"
    *   Context sentence: "...a Democratic brand that believes in big government and in public intervention to remedy the excesses attendant to the pursuit of private interest."
    *   Phrase structure: "the excesses [attendant] to the pursuit of private interest".
    *   Meaning analysis: "Excesses" (consequences/problems) that happen *as a result of* or *along with* "the pursuit of private interest". The excesses are the result/outcome of the pursuit.

2.  **Analyze the candidate senses:**

    *   **Sense 1:**
        *   Definition: "being present (at meeting or event etc.)"
        *   Examples: "attendant members of the congregation"
        *   Synonyms: (None listed, but relates to 'attending').
        *   Fit: Does this mean being present? "excesses *being present* to the pursuit of private interest"? This doesn't fit the semantic relationship well. "Attendant" as an adjective usually implies being present at a specific event/location. Here, we are talking about a causal or consequential relationship.

    *   **Sense 2:**
        *   Definition: "following or accompanying as a consequence"
        *   Synonyms: consequent, accompanying, concomitant, incidental, ensuant, resultant.
        *   Examples: "an excessive growth of bureaucracy, with attendant problems"; "snags incidental to the changeover in management".
        *   Fit: Does this mean following as a consequence? "excesses *consequent to/accompanying as a consequence of* the pursuit of private interest"?
        *   Comparison: The context example "with attendant problems" is very similar to "excesses attendant to...". The pursuit of private interest leads to excesses. These excesses are the consequences that come along with the pursuit.

3.  **Evaluate fit:**
    *   The phrase "excesses attendant to" suggests that the excesses are naturally resulting from or accompanying the action.
    *   Sense 1 is about physical presence (like an attendant audience).
    *   Sense 2 is about consequences/association (like attendant risks/problems).
    *   The context discusses "excesses" (negative outcomes/consequences) arising from "the pursuit of private interest". This clearly aligns with the definition "following or accompanying as a consequence".

4.  **Select the index:**
    *   Sense 1 is index 1.
    *   Sense 2 is index 2.
    *   The correct sense is index 2.

5.  **Final Output Generation:**
    *   JSON format: `{"sense_index": 2}`.

format: unknown

native_finish_reason: stop

provider: Baidu

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

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=pursuit%1:04:00:: | definition=the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture | synonyms=chase, pursual, following | examples=the culprit started to run and the cop took off in pursuit
2. sense_key=pursuit%1:09:00:: | definition=a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria | synonyms=pursuance, quest | examples=the pursuit of love; life is more than the pursuance of fame
3. sense_key=pursuit%1:04:02:: | definition=an auxiliary activity | synonyms=avocation, by-line, hobby, sideline, spare-time activity
4. sense_key=pursuit%1:04:01:: | definition=a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly) | synonyms=pastime, interest | examples=sailing is her favorite pastime; his main pastime is gambling

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 "pursuit" in the context: "the excesses attendant to the pursuit of private interest."

Let me analyze the context:
- This is talking about political theory
- It mentions "the pursuit of private interest"
- This refers to the act of seeking or striving after private interest
- The context is about how Democrats believe in public intervention to remedy excesses that come from people pursuing their own private interests

Let me look at the candidate senses:

1. sense_key=pursuit%1:04:00:: - "the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture" with synonyms like chase, pursual, following. Examples: "the culprit started to run and the cop took off in pursuit"
   - This is about physically chasing someone/something to capture them. Not appropriate here.

2. sense_key=pursuit%1:09:00:: - "a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria" with synonyms pursuance, quest. Examples: "the pursuit of love; life is more than the pursuance of fame"
   - This is about seeking or striving after abstract goals like love, fame, interest, happiness, etc. This seems to fit "the pursuit of private interest" - it's about seeking/striving after something abstract.

3. sense_key=pursuit%1:04:02:: - "an auxiliary activity" with synonyms avocation, by-line, hobby, sideline, spare-time activity
   - This is about hobbies or side activities. Not relevant.

4. sense_key=pursuit%1:04:01:: - "a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)" with synonyms pastime, interest
   - This is about pastimes or leisure activities. Not relevant.

The phrase "pursuit of private interest" is similar to "pursuit of love" or "pursuance of fame" - it's about seeking or striving after something abstract (an objective/goal). This matches sense 2.

Sense 1 is about physical chasing/capturing, which doesn't fit "pursuit of private interest."

The answer is sense 2.

provider: Novita


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

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

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

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

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the Target Word and Context:**
    *   **Target Word:** private
    *   **Surface Form:** private
    *   **Context Snippet:** "...believes in the minimalist state and in the virtues of private markets over the vices of public action, and a Democratic brand that believes in big government and in public intervention to remedy the excesses attendant to the pursuit of **private** interest."
    *   **Contextual Meaning:** The sentence contrasts "public action/intervention" with "private interest/markets". Here, "private" refers to the economic sphere of individual citizens and businesses operating independently of the government (the state). It contrasts with "public" (government/state).
    *   **Phrase:** "private interest". This means interests belonging to individuals or non-governmental entities, as opposed to the collective interest managed by the state.

2.  **Analyze the Candidate Senses:**

    *   **Sense 1:** `private%3:00:00::` | Definition: confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy | Examples: a private place; private discussions.
        *   *Evaluation:* This sense often relates to seclusion or restricted access (privacy). While "private markets" might fit loosely under "particular groups" (non-governmental), the definition emphasizes "providing privacy" or being "confined", which isn't the primary semantic role here. It's more about the distinction between state-controlled vs. non-state-controlled.

    *   **Sense 2:** `private%5:00:02:personal:00` | Definition: concerning things deeply private and personal | Examples: private correspondence; private family matters.
        *   *Evaluation:* This sense focuses on intimacy or the personal/secret nature of information/matters. "Private interest" in the economic/political context isn't about "deeply private and personal" matters (like secrets or intimate family issues) in the emotional sense, but rather about individual or corporate benefit vs. public good.

    *   **Sense 3:** `private%5:00:00:personal:00` | Definition: concerning one person exclusively | Synonyms: individual | Examples: we all have individual cars; each room has a private bath.
        *   *Evaluation:* This sense denotes "individual" or "belonging to a single person". The context contrasts "private interest" with "public action/intervention". In political theory, "private interest" is often synonymous with "individual interest" or the interest of non-state actors. The phrase "private markets" also appears earlier, referring to markets driven by individuals/corporations rather than the state. The key contrast is Public (collective/state) vs. Private (individual/non-state). This sense captures the "individual" aspect of "private". The definition "concerning one person exclusively" is a bit strict for "markets" (which involve many), but the synonym "individual" strongly aligns with the concept of "private interest" (self-interest) vs. public interest.
        *   *Wait, let me check standard WordNet (3.0/3.1) structure.*
        *   Looking at the definitions provided:
            *   Sense 3 seems to be the "individual" sense.
            *   "Private interest" means interest belonging to the individual (or the individual sector), not the government.

    *   **Sense 4:** `private%5:00:00:inward:00` | Definition: not expressed | Synonyms: secret | Examples: secret (or private) thoughts.
        *   *Evaluation:* This refers to internal thoughts or secrets. The text discusses economics and politics ("excesses attendant to the pursuit of private interest"). It's not about hidden secrets, but about the actor (individual vs state).

3.  **Refining the Choice:**
    *   The text contrasts "private markets" and "private interest" with "public action" and "public intervention".
    *   In economics/political science contexts within WordNet, "private" usually falls under the domain of belonging to an individual or a non-governmental entity.
    *   Let's re-read Sense 3: "concerning one person exclusively" / Synonym: "individual".
    *   Let's re-read Sense 1: "confined to particular persons or groups". This is often the "privacy/seclusion" sense, but it can also mean "not public".
    *   Let's check WordNet 3.0 directly (mental check):
        *   Adj 1: not made known to the public (secret).
        *   Adj 2: confined to particular persons or groups (privacy).
        *   Adj 3: concerning one person exclusively (individual). "a private bath".
        *   Adj 4: concerning things deeply private and personal.
    *   However, there is often a sense for "private" meaning "not government/public". Let's look at the provided candidates again.
    *   Sense 1: "confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy".
    *   Sense 3: "concerning one person exclusively".
    *   "Private interest" refers to the self-interest of individuals. The synonym listed for Sense 3 is "individual". This matches the philosophical construct of "private" in "private vs public" debates (Private = Individual, Public = State/Collective). Even though markets involve groups, the economic definition of private sector relies on the concept of individual ownership and choice, distinct from state ownership.
    *   Is there a better sense? Sense 1 mentions "confined to particular persons or groups". This *could* technically cover "private sector" (groups of people not the government). However, Sense 3's synonym "individual" captures the specific semantic opposition to "public/collective" found in political theory (the individual vs the collective).
    *   Let's look closer at the phrase "private interest". In standard dictionaries, "private interest" is the interest of an individual.
    *   Does Sense 3 apply to "private markets"? "Concerning one person exclusively". Markets aren't one person. This makes Sense 3 seem slightly narrow based on the gloss "exclusively".
    *   Does Sense 1 apply? "Confined to particular persons or groups". This covers "private markets" (particular groups of non-state actors) better than Sense 3's "one person".
    *   However, usually, the "individual" sense (Sense 3) is the intended mapping for "private" when it opposes the collective/public in a general sense (private property, private life, private interest).
    *   Let's check WordNet 3.1 mapping for "private interest".
    *   In WordNet, "private" as in "private property" or "private enterprise" often maps to the sense meaning "not public" or "individual".
    *   Let's look at the glosses again.
    *   Sense 1: "confined to particular persons or groups..." examples: "private place". This is usually physical privacy.
    *   Sense 3: "concerning one person exclusively" synonym "individual". This captures the "individual" nature of the interest.
    *   In the phrase "private interest", the contrast is with the collective/public interest. "Private" here is synonymous with "individual" or "personal".
    *   Let's check if there is a specific sense for "not public".
        *   WordNet often groups "not public" under the definition "not being public".
        *   The provided candidates are limited.
        *   Let's re-evaluate Sense 3. "We all have individual cars." Here "private" = "individual".
        *   "Private interest" = "Individual interest".
        *   This seems the strongest fit. The core of the Republican brand described is "minimalist state" (individualism). The contrast is Public (State) vs Private (Individual).
    *   Let's re-evaluate Sense 1. "Confined to particular persons or groups". This works for "private discussions" or "private club". Does it fit "private interest"? Is an interest "confined"? Not really.
    *   Let's re-evaluate Sense 2. "Deeply private and personal". Too emotional/intimate.
    *   Let's re-evaluate Sense 4. "Not expressed". Incorrect.

    *   Decision lies between Sense 1 and Sense 3.
    *   Context: "pursuit of private interest". This is an economic/political theory context. The "private" refers to the individual unit of decision making vs the state.
    *   Sense 3 synonym: "individual". This aligns perfectly with the concept of "private interest" (self-interest) in economics. The gloss "concerning one person exclusively" is a schematic definition for "individual", which fits the usage of "private interest" (interest of the individual self).

    *   Alternative interpretation: Sometimes "private" (not public) is Sense 1 in WordNet? Let's check the ordering provided in the prompt.
        *   Candidate 1 is `private%3:00:00::` (Adjective satellite?). Wait, `3:00:00` usually denotes the first adjective cluster in WordNet.
        *   Candidate 3 is `private%5:00:00:personal:00`. This is the "individual" sense.
    *   Let's check WordNet online for "private" (adj).
        *   S: (adj) private (concerning one person exclusively) "each room has a private bath". Synonym: individual.
        *   S: (adj) private (confined to particular persons or groups...)
    *   The "individual" sense is most appropriate for "private interest" (as opposed to public interest). The conflict is "private markets". Markets aren't one person. But "private" here modifies "interest".
    *   "Private interest" is synonymous with "Individual interest". Therefore, Sense 3.

    *   Let's check if "private markets" influences the decision. The phrase "private markets" is in the vicinity. "Markets" implies groups. Sense 1 "particular persons or groups" fits "private markets" better than Sense 3 "one person exclusively".
    *   However, the specific instance `<t>private</t>` modifies "interest".
    *   Phrase: "pursuit of private interest".
    *   Does "private" in "private interest" mean "confined to a group"? No, it means "individual" or "self-". It contrasts with the collective "public".
    *   Therefore, the synonym "individual" (Sense 3) is the key. Even if the gloss "one person exclusively" feels restrictive for "markets", it fits "interest" perfectly (my interest vs public interest). The ideology described is individualism (minimalist state).
    *   Sense 3 is the "individual" sense.

    *   Let's check Sense 1 again. Is it used for "private sector"? Usually, WordNet mapping for "private sector" or "private enterprise" is tricky without a "not public" specific gloss. Sense 1 gloss "confined to particular persons or groups" is often used for "private property" or "private school" (not public).
    *   However, Sense 3's synonym "individual" is a very strong indicator for "private interest".
    *   In the context of "public vs private", "private" = "individual". "Public" = "collective/state".
    *   The definition for Sense 3 is "concerning one person exclusively". Does "private interest" concern one person exclusively? In economic theory, yes, it concerns the self-interest of the actor.
    *   I will bet on Sense 3 because of the synonym "individual" and the context of "public intervention" (collective) vs "private interest" (individual).

    *   Let's double check Sense 1. "Confined to particular persons or groups". "Private discussions". "Private place". This is about exclusion/access.
    *   "Private interest" is not about exclusion or access control; it's about ownership/belonging to the individual sphere.
    *   Therefore Sense 3 is the correct linguistic choice.

provider: Parasail


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

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

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=interest%1:09:00:: | definition=a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something | synonyms=involvement | examples=an interest in music
2. sense_key=interest%1:07:01:: | definition=a reason for wanting something done | synonyms=sake | examples=for your sake; died for the sake of his country
3. sense_key=interest%1:07:02:: | definition=the power of attracting or holding one's attention (because it is unusual or exciting etc.) | synonyms=interestingness | examples=they said nothing of great interest; primary colors can add interest to a room
4. sense_key=interest%1:21:00:: | definition=a fixed charge for borrowing money; usually a percentage of the amount borrowed | examples=how much interest do you pay on your mortgage?
5. sense_key=interest%1:21:03:: | definition=(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something | synonyms=stake | examples=they have interests all over the world; a stake in the company's future
6. sense_key=interest%1:14:00:: | definition=(usually plural) a social group whose members control some field of activity and who have common aims | synonyms=interest group | examples=the iron interests stepped up production
7. sense_key=interest%1:04:01:: | definition=a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly) | synonyms=pastime, pursuit | examples=sailing is her favorite pastime; his main pastime is gambling

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": 5}
```

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 5}
```

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the Target Word:**
    *   Lemma: interest
    *   Surface form: interest
    *   Context: "...remedy the excesses attendant to the pursuit of private <t>interest</t>."

2.  **Analyze the Context:**
    *   The sentence discusses political theory and economic ideologies.
    *   It contrasts the "Republican brand" (minimalist state, private markets) with the "Democratic brand" (big government, public intervention).
    *   The phrase is: "pursuit of private interest".
    *   In political economy and philosophy (often referenced as "private interest" or "self-interest"), this refers to personal benefit, gain, or advantage, usually economic or material, as opposed to the "public good" or "public action".
    *   Let's look at the specific phrasing: "pursuit of private interest".
    *   The context contrasts "public action" with "private interest". This suggests a meaning related to welfare, benefit, or advantage.

3.  **Evaluate Candidate Senses:**

    *   *Sense 1 (curiosity/concern):* "an interest in music". Does "pursuit of private curiosity" fit? No. The context is about economic theory and agents.
    *   *Sense 2 (reason for wanting):* "for your sake". Does "pursuit of private reason for wanting" fit? Not really. It's too abstract.
    *   *Sense 3 (attraction):* "add interest to a room". Does "pursuit of private attraction" fit? No.
    *   *Sense 4 (finance charge):* "mortgage interest". Does "pursuit of private finance charge" fit? No, that's too specific to lending rates.
    *   *Sense 5 (legal share/financial involvement):* "stake in the company". "Financial involvement with something".
        *   Does "pursuit of private stake/benefit" fit?
        *   In political economy, "private interest" usually refers to the personal benefit or stake someone has in an outcome, often financial or material gain.
        *   The definition mentions "a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something". This gets close to the idea of "stake" or "benefit".
    *   *Sense 6 (interest group):* "iron interests". Does "pursuit of private interest group" fit? "Private interest" could mean a private interest group, but the phrase "pursuit of private interest" is a standard idiomatic expression in economics/political science referring to individual self-gain (Adam Smith's "invisible hand" context). It refers to the *thing* desired (benefit), not the group.
    *   *Sense 7 (pastime):* "sailing is her favorite pastime". Does "pursuit of private pastime" fit? No.

    *   *Re-evaluating Sense 5 vs a missing sense?*
        *   WordNet often groups "self-interest" or "benefit/advantage" under the definitions of "interest" found in Sense 5 (stake/share) or sometimes Sense 1 (concern).
        *   Let's look closer at Sense 5: "a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something". Synonyms: "stake".
        *   In the context of "pursuit of private interest", it refers to personal gain or advantage. This aligns best with the concept of having a "stake" or "involvement" in an outcome from which one benefits.
        *   However, sometimes WordNet has a specific sense for "advantage/benefit". Let's check if one of these maps to "advantage".
        *   Sense 1 is curiosity.
        *   Sense 2 is "sake" (purpose).
        *   Sense 5 is "stake" (share/financial involvement).
        *   Sense 6 is "interest group".

        Let's look at the phrase "pursuit of private interest" in standard political theory. It means acting to benefit oneself.
        Sense 5 is defined as "a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something". Synonyms: *stake*.
        If you have a "stake" in something, you stand to gain or lose. "Private interest" implies the pursuit of personal gain (stake).
        Is there a better fit?
        Sense 1: "a sense of concern...". "Self-interest" is sometimes defined as "concern for one's own advantage". If "interest" here means "concern", "pursuit of private concern" is awkward.
        Sense 5: "stake". "Pursuit of private stake" is closer. "He acted in his own interest" -> He acted for his own benefit/stake.
        Many dictionaries define "interest" in this context as "benefit, advantage, or well-being".
        Does WordNet map "benefit/advantage" to Sense 5?
        Sense 5 says "financial involvement... stake". In economic theory (which the text explicitly mentions), private interest is synonymous with economic self-gain. This aligns with "financial involvement" or "stake".
        Let's check if "benefit" is a synonym for Sense 5. The provided synonyms are "stake".
        "They have interests all over the world" -> They have stakes/investments.
        "Pursuit of private interest" -> Pursuit of private gain/investment benefit.
        This seems the most applicable of the provided options. It captures the idea that individuals are pursuing their own stakes/benefits rather than the public good.

    *   Let's double check Sense 1 again. "a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something".
    *   Synonyms: involvement.
    *   If the text meant "concern", the phrasing "pursuit of private concern" is possible but "pursuit of private interest" strongly implies gain.
    *   Let's check Sense 6. "a social group...". Not a group here.

    *   Let's check Sense 5 again.
    *   Definition: "(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something".
    *   Context: "pursuit of private interest".
    *   Interpretation: Individuals pursuing their own economic gain/benefit. This falls under the umbrella of having a financial involvement or stake.
    *   Is there a "benefit" sense?
    *   WordNet 3.0/3.1 structure for "interest":
        *   1: concern/curiosity
        *   2: sake
        *   3: interestingness
        *   4: fixed charge
        *   5: stake/share
        *   6: interest group
        *   7: pastime
        *   Wait, is there a sense for "well-being"?
        *   Sometimes "interest" (as in "in your best interest") is mapped to Sense 1 (concern) or Sense 2 (sake/advantage).
        *   Let's look at Sense 2: "a reason for wanting something done". Synonyms: sake. Examples: "for your sake".
        *   "In your best interest". Does that map to Sense 2? Or Sense 1?
        *   Usually, "best interest" maps to "welfare" or "benefit".
        *   In the text: "pursuit of private interest". This is a specific term in economics (Public Choice Theory, implied by the context). It refers to *self-interest*, defined as the motivation to maximize one's own gain.
        *   Is "stake" (Sense 5) the best proxy for "gain/benefit"?
        *   If you pursue your interest, you pursue your stake/benefit.
        *   Sense 5's definition "financial involvement" fits the "economic theory" context perfectly.
        *   Sense 1 ("curiosity/concern") is psychological.
        *   Sense 5 ("stake/financial involvement") is economic/legal.
        *   The text is about an economic theory. Therefore, Sense 5 is the intended sense.

    *   Confirmation: The phrase "pursuit of private interest" refers to the seeking of personal material gain. Sense 5 describes "a financial involvement with something" and synonyms it with "stake". Having a "stake" in something is effectively having an "interest" in the outcome for personal gain. This fits better than "curiosity" (Sense 1) or "sake" (Sense 2 - which is usually "for the sake of X").

    Let's refine the choice between Sense 1 and Sense 5.
    *   Sense 1: "a sense of concern...".
    *   Sense 5: "a right or legal share... financial involvement...".
    *   Example usage of Sense 5: "a stake in the company's future".
    *   Sentence context: "pursuit of private [gain/benefit/stake]".
    *   In economic theory, "private interest" is contrasted with "public interest" (the common good). "Private interest" equates to personal advantage, usually financial or material.
    *   Sense 5 is the only one that touches on the financial/economic/material aspect of the word (other than "interest rate" which is Sense 4).
    *   Therefore, Sense 5 is the correct choice.

    Let's re-read the Sense 2 definition: "a reason for wanting something done".
    Synonyms: sake.
    Examples: "died for the sake of his country".
    This is usually used in the phrase "for ... sake".
    "In the interest of justice" might fall here, or Sense 1.
    But "pursuit of private interest" implies the object of the pursuit is the benefit itself.
    Sense 5 "stake" or "financial involvement" fits "benefit" better in an economic context.

    Let's try to find if WordNet has a "benefit" sense.
    Common WordNet entries for 'interest' (noun):
    1. a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something (involvement)
    2. a reason for wanting something done (sake)
    3. the power of attracting or holding one's attention (interestingness)
    4. a fixed charge for borrowing money (interest rate)
    5. (law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something (stake)
    6. (usually plural) a social group... (interest group)
    7. a diversion that occupies one's time... (pastime)

    None of these explicitly say "benefit" or "advantage".
    However, Sense 5 "stake" implies a claim or share that one protects or grows. "Pursuit of private interest" = "Pursuit of private stake/benefit".
    Sense 1 "concern" is "interest in music". "Interest in something" vs "Have an interest in something (stake)".
    The preposition matters. "Pursuit of private interest".
    If I have an "interest" in a company, it is Sense 5.
    If I pursue my "interests" in a negotiation, I am pursuing my benefits/stakes (Sense 5).
    This matches the "Republican brand... private markets" context. The markets operate on private interests (stakes/investments).
    So Sense 5 is the clear choice.

    Index check:
    1. concern
    2. sake
    3. interestingness
    4. fixed charge
    5. stake
    6. interest group
    7. pastime

    Target: 5.

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

[User]
Target lemma: representative
Target surface form: representatives
Context:
Prior to 1932, the pattern was nearly the opposite. What accounts for the results of recent decades? A simple economic theory may provide at least a partial explanation for the split personality displayed by Americans in the voting booth. The theory relies on three assumptions: 1 -RRB- Voters can "buy "one of two brands when they select their political agents -- a Republican brand that believes in the minimalist state and in the virtues of private markets over the vices of public action, and a Democratic brand that believes in big government and in public intervention to remedy the excesses attendant to the pursuit of private interest. 2 -RRB- Congressional <t>representatives</t> have two basic responsibilities while voting in office -- dealing with national issues -LRB- programmatic actions such as casting roll call votes on legislation that imposes costs and/or confers benefits on the population at large -RRB- and attending to local issues -LRB- constituency service and pork barrel -RRB-. 3 -RRB- Republican congressional representatives, because of their belief in a minimalist state, are less willing to engage in local benefit-seeking than are Democratic members of Congress.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=representative%1:18:00:: | definition=a person who represents others
2. sense_key=representative%1:18:02:: | definition=an advocate who represents someone else's policy or purpose | synonyms=spokesperson, interpreter, voice | examples=the meeting was attended by spokespersons for all the major organs of government
3. sense_key=representative%1:18:01:: | definition=a member of the United States House of Representatives | synonyms=congressman, congresswoman
4. sense_key=representative%1:09:00:: | definition=an item of information that is typical of a class or group | synonyms=example, illustration, instance | examples=this patient provides a typical example of the syndrome; there is an example on page 10

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**: The target word is "representatives" (plural noun). The lemma is "representative".
2.  **Analyze the context**: The sentence is "2 -RRB- Congressional <t>representatives</t> have two basic responsibilities while voting in office...".
    *   Key phrase: "Congressional representatives".
    *   Action: "voting in office".
    *   Later context: "Republican congressional representatives... are less willing to engage in local benefit-seeking than are Democratic members of Congress."
3.  **Evaluate candidate senses**:
    *   *Sense 1 (representative%1:18:00::)*: "a person who represents others". This is a general hypernym. It fits the broad meaning, but is it specific enough?
    *   *Sense 2 (representative%1:18:02::)*: "an advocate who represents someone else's policy or purpose". Synonyms: spokesperson, interpreter. This fits the function of representing, but the specific context points to a specific political office.
    *   *Sense 3 (representative%1:18:01::)*: "a member of the United States House of Representatives". Synonyms: congressman, congresswoman. The context explicitly mentions "Congressional representatives", "voting in office", "Republican... Democratic members of Congress". The text contrasts Republicans and Democrats, which are the two main parties in the US House of Representatives (and Senate, but "Representative" usually specifically refers to the House, whereas "Congressman/Congresswoman" covers both but is often synonymous with Representative). The context talks about "Congressional representatives" and later "members of Congress". In American politics, "Representative" (capitalized often) refers to a member of the House. Even in lowercase here, the collocation "Congressional representatives" and the discussion of US voting behavior (Republican vs Democrat) strongly points to this specific political role.
    *   *Sense 4 (representative%1:09:00::)*: "an item of information that is typical of a class or group". This is clearly wrong; the context is about people holding office.
4.  **Differentiate Sense 1 and Sense 3**:
    *   Sense 1 is the general definition. A congressional representative *is* a person who represents others.
    *   Sense 3 is the specific definition tied to the US political system.
    *   The context is discussing US politics ("Republican brand", "Democratic brand", "members of Congress", "voting booth"). The phrase "Congressional representatives" acts almost as a compound noun referring to the specific office holders. Later in the text, it uses "members of Congress".
    *   WordNet often encodes specific institutional roles. Sense 3 explicitly defines the role as "a member of the United States House of Representatives". The text mentions "Congressional representatives" and later compares them to "Democratic members of Congress". While "Congress" includes the Senate, "Representative" specifically denotes the House. However, looking at the text flow: "Congressional representatives... Republican congressional representatives... Democratic members of Congress". The specific terminology "Congressional representatives" combined with the US political context aligns perfectly with Sense 3.
    *   Sense 1 is a hypernym. Usually, WSD prefers the specific sense (hyponym) if it fits. The context defines the specific duties of a US legislator (roll call votes, constituency service). This fits Sense 3 best.
    *   Let's check Sense 3's definition again: "a member of the United States House of Representatives".
    *   Let's check the context constraints. The text says "Congressional representatives". Does it imply the Senate? Usually, Senators are not called "representatives" in the titular sense (they are Senators), though they do represent people. The term "Representative" usually refers specifically to the lower house. The text contrasts Republicans and Democrats. The specific legislative duties described (programmatic actions vs constituency service) are classic descriptions of the US House (though applicable to Senate too). But the lexical item "representative" in a US political context usually maps to the House member sense.
    *   Therefore, Sense 3 is the most precise fit.

5.  **Final Decision**:
    *   Sense 1: Too general.
    *   Sense 2: Wrong nuance (spokesperson).
    *   Sense 3: Fits the US political office context perfectly.
    *   Sense 4: Wrong category.

    The specific collocation "Congressional representatives" and the context of US elections strongly selects Sense 3.

    Result: Sense 3.


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

[User]
Target lemma: have
Target surface form: have
Context:
Prior to 1932, the pattern was nearly the opposite. What accounts for the results of recent decades? A simple economic theory may provide at least a partial explanation for the split personality displayed by Americans in the voting booth. The theory relies on three assumptions: 1 -RRB- Voters can "buy "one of two brands when they select their political agents -- a Republican brand that believes in the minimalist state and in the virtues of private markets over the vices of public action, and a Democratic brand that believes in big government and in public intervention to remedy the excesses attendant to the pursuit of private interest. 2 -RRB- Congressional representatives <t>have</t> two basic responsibilities while voting in office -- dealing with national issues -LRB- programmatic actions such as casting roll call votes on legislation that imposes costs and/or confers benefits on the population at large -RRB- and attending to local issues -LRB- constituency service and pork barrel -RRB-. 3 -RRB- Republican congressional representatives, because of their belief in a minimalist state, are less willing to engage in local benefit-seeking than are Democratic members of Congress.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=have%2:40:00:: | definition=have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense | synonyms=have got, hold | examples=She has $1,000 in the bank; He has got two beautiful daughters
2. sense_key=have%2:42:00:: | definition=have as a feature | synonyms=feature | examples=This restaurant features the most famous chefs in France
3. sense_key=have%2:39:06:: | definition=go through (mental or physical states or experiences) | synonyms=experience, receive, get | examples=get an idea; experience vertigo
4. sense_key=have%2:40:04:: | definition=have ownership or possession of | synonyms=own, possess | examples=He owns three houses in Florida; How many cars does she have?
5. sense_key=have%2:30:00:: | definition=cause to move; cause to be in a certain position or condition | synonyms=get, let | examples=He got his squad on the ball; This let me in for a big surprise
6. sense_key=have%2:34:00:: | definition=serve oneself to, or consume regularly | synonyms=consume, ingest, take in, take | examples=Have another bowl of chicken soup!; I don't take sugar in my coffee
7. sense_key=have%2:41:00:: | definition=have a personal or business relationship with someone | examples=have a postdoc; have an assistant
8. sense_key=have%2:36:00:: | definition=organize or be responsible for | synonyms=hold, throw, make, give | examples=hold a reception; have, throw, or make a party
9. sense_key=have%2:40:01:: | definition=have left | examples=I have two years left; I don't have any money left
10. sense_key=have%2:42:12:: | definition=be confronted with | examples=What do we have here?; Now we have a fine mess
11. sense_key=have%2:30:01:: | definition=undergo | synonyms=experience | examples=The stocks had a fast run-up
12. sense_key=have%2:29:02:: | definition=suffer from; be ill with | examples=She has arthritis
13. sense_key=have%2:32:00:: | definition=cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner | synonyms=induce, stimulate, cause, get, make | examples=The ads induced me to buy a VCR; My children finally got me to buy a computer
14. sense_key=have%2:40:05:: | definition=receive willingly something given or offered | synonyms=accept, take | examples=The only girl who would have him was the miller's daughter; I won't have this dog in my house!
15. sense_key=have%2:40:03:: | definition=get something; come into possession of | synonyms=receive | examples=receive payment; receive a gift
16. sense_key=have%2:29:05:: | definition=undergo (as of injuries and illnesses) | synonyms=suffer, sustain, get | examples=She suffered a fracture in the accident; He had an insulin shock after eating three candy bars
17. sense_key=have%2:40:02:: | definition=achieve a point or goal | synonyms=get, make | examples=Nicklaus had a 70; The Brazilian team got 4 goals
18. sense_key=have%2:29:00:: | definition=cause to be born | synonyms=give birth, deliver, bear, birth | examples=My wife had twins yesterday!
19. sense_key=have%2:35:00:: | definition=have sex with; archaic use | synonyms=take | examples=He had taken this woman when she was most vulnerable

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: `have`
    *   Target surface form: `have`
    *   Context sentence: "Congressional representatives <t>have</t> two basic responsibilities while voting in office..."
    *   Phrase: "have two basic responsibilities".

2.  **Analyze the meaning in context:**
    *   The sentence says representatives *possess* or *are charged with* responsibilities.
    *   "Responsibilities" are abstract entities/duties attached to a role or person.
    *   It's not about owning physical objects (like houses).
    *   It's not about consuming something.
    *   It's not about experiencing an event (like having a shock).
    *   It is about possessing abstract attributes or duties associated with a role.

3.  **Evaluate the candidate senses:**

    *   **Sense 1:** `have%2:40:00::` | definition="have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense" | examples="She has $1,000 in the bank; He has got two beautiful daughters".
        *   This is a very general "possession" sense, covering both concrete and abstract. "Responsibilities" are abstract. This fits well.

    *   **Sense 2:** `have%2:42:00::` | definition="have as a feature" | examples="This restaurant features the most famous chefs in France".
        *   Could "responsibilities" be a feature of representatives? Yes, but usually "have a feature" refers to inherent characteristics of objects/places. While close, "having responsibilities" feels more like possession of duties/obligations than a feature of an entity. Let's keep comparing.

    *   **Sense 3:** `have%2:39:06::` | definition="go through (mental or physical states or experiences)".
        *   No, not experiencing.

    *   **Sense 4:** `have%2:40:04::` | definition="have ownership or possession of".
        *   Similar to sense 1, but focuses on "ownership". You don't really "own" responsibilities in the property sense, you bear them. However, sense 1 is the hypernym of this.

    *   **Sense 7:** `have%2:41:00::` | definition="have a personal or business relationship with someone".
        *   No, "responsibilities" is not a person.

    *   **Sense 12:** `have%2:29:02::` | definition="suffer from; be ill with".
        *   No.

    *   Let's look closer at **Sense 1 vs Sense 2**.
        *   Sense 1: "have or possess... abstract sense". Examples: "She has [abstract concept: money in bank? No, money is concrete but counted]. "He has got [children - concrete]."
        *   Wait, let's look at the definition text again. "have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense".
        *   Example: "I have a plan." -> Abstract possession.
        *   Context: "Representatives have two basic responsibilities."
        *   Is a responsibility a "feature" (Sense 2)? Features are usually permanent or structural attributes (e.g., "This car has airbags"). Responsibilities are duties assigned to a role. You *have* a duty. You possess an obligation.
        *   Sense 1 seems the most broad and appropriate for possessing abstract entities like duties, ideas, rights, etc.
        *   Let's check if there is a specific sense for "bearing" duties. None specifically say "bear duties".
        *   Let's look at Sense 1 examples again. "She has $1,000".
        *   Let's look at Sense 2 examples: "This restaurant features the most famous chefs". The gloss says "have as a feature". "Responsibilities" are not exactly a feature; they are duties possessed by the agent. One might say "This job has responsibilities" (feature), but "The agent has responsibilities" (possession).
        *   Since the subject is "Congressional representatives" (agents) and the object is "responsibilities" (abstract duties), Sense 1 (abstract possession) is the best fit among the options.

    *   Let's verify Sense 1 again.
        *   Gloss: "have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense".
        *   This covers "having a problem", "having an idea", "having a responsibility".
        *   Sense 4 ("have ownership") usually implies legal ownership.
        *   Sense 2 ("have as a feature") is often used for inanimate subjects (The house has three rooms). While one could argue a representative has features, "responsibilities" are usually treated as things one *holds* or *possesses* in an abstract sense, or duties assigned.

    *   Let's check other senses just in case.
        *   Sense 13: "cause to do". No.
        *   Sense 16: "undergo injuries". No.

    *   Comparison:
        *   Sense 1: General possession (concrete or abstract). "I have a responsibility."
        *   Sense 2: Feature. "This car has a sunroof."
        *   Context: "Congressional representatives have two basic responsibilities..."
        *   In WordNet (and standard lexicography), "having responsibilities" falls under the general "possess" sense (Sense 1). One "holds" a responsibility or "has" a responsibility. It's not a structural feature of the person in the way a restaurant featuring chefs is.

    *   Let's double check Sense 4 vs Sense 1.
        *   Sense 4 is "have ownership or possession of". Examples: "owns three houses". This implies legal title.
        *   Sense 1 is the broader hypernym. Since Sense 4 is specific to ownership, and you don't "own" responsibilities, Sense 1 is better.

    *   Is there any other sense?
        *   Sense 7 is relationship with someone.
        *   Sense 14 is accepting/welcoming.

    *   Conclusion: Sense 1 is the intended sense. It covers abstract possession. The examples in Sense 1 are concrete ("$1000", "daughters"), but the definition explicitly says "either in a concrete or an abstract sense". This is the bucket for abstract possession of things like rights, duties, responsibilities, ideas, etc.

    *   Let's check if there is a specific "duties" sense. No.
    *   Let's check "hold" as a synonym for Sense 1. Synonyms listed: "have got, hold". You can "hold" a responsibility. This aligns.

    *   Therefore, Sense 1 is the correct choice.

4.  **Format the output:**
    *   JSON object: `{"sense_index": 1}`.

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

[User]
Target lemma: responsibility
Target surface form: responsibilities
Context:
Prior to 1932, the pattern was nearly the opposite. What accounts for the results of recent decades? A simple economic theory may provide at least a partial explanation for the split personality displayed by Americans in the voting booth. The theory relies on three assumptions: 1 -RRB- Voters can "buy "one of two brands when they select their political agents -- a Republican brand that believes in the minimalist state and in the virtues of private markets over the vices of public action, and a Democratic brand that believes in big government and in public intervention to remedy the excesses attendant to the pursuit of private interest. 2 -RRB- Congressional representatives have two basic <t>responsibilities</t> while voting in office -- dealing with national issues -LRB- programmatic actions such as casting roll call votes on legislation that imposes costs and/or confers benefits on the population at large -RRB- and attending to local issues -LRB- constituency service and pork barrel -RRB-. 3 -RRB- Republican congressional representatives, because of their belief in a minimalist state, are less willing to engage in local benefit-seeking than are Democratic members of Congress.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=responsibility%1:04:00:: | definition=the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force; ; - John D.Rockefeller Jr | synonyms=duty, obligation | examples=we must instill a sense of duty in our children; every right implies a responsibility; every opportunity, an obligation; every possession, a duty
2. sense_key=responsibility%1:26:00:: | definition=the proper sphere or extent of your activities | synonyms=province | examples=it was his province to take care of himself
3. sense_key=responsibility%1:07:00:: | definition=a form of trustworthiness; the trait of being answerable to someone for something or being responsible for one's conduct | synonyms=responsibleness | examples=he holds a position of great responsibility

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:**
    *   Target word: "responsibilities" (plural noun).
    *   Sentence: "Congressional representatives have two basic <t>responsibilities</t> while voting in office -- dealing with national issues ... and attending to local issues..."
    *   Key preceding text: "Congressional representatives have two basic..."
    *   Key following text: "...while voting in office -- dealing with national issues... and attending to local issues..."
    *   The context describes the specific tasks, duties, or roles that these representatives are expected to perform. It lists them out: dealing with national issues and attending to local issues.

2.  **Analyze the Candidate Senses:**
    *   **Sense 1:** `responsibility%1:04:00::`
        *   Definition: "the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force..."
        *   Synonyms: duty, obligation.
        *   Examples: "we must instill a sense of duty...", "every right implies a responsibility".
        *   Analysis: This sense refers to an obligation or a duty. A responsibility is something you *must* do. The context says representatives have two basic "responsibilities" (duties) while voting. They are expected to perform these actions.
    *   **Sense 2:** `responsibility%1:26:00::`
        *   Definition: "the proper sphere or extent of your activities".
        *   Synonyms: province.
        *   Examples: "it was his province to take care of himself".
        *   Analysis: This sense refers to a domain or a scope of authority (e.g., "Security is my responsibility" meaning "it falls under my department"). While the context mentions specific areas (national vs local), the word "responsibilities" here refers to the *tasks* or *duties* associated with those areas, not just the abstract sphere of influence itself. "Dealing with national issues" is a task/duty, not just a sphere. However, sometimes "responsibility" can mean the job itself. But looking closer at "two basic responsibilities... dealing with... and attending to...", these sound more like duties/obligations.
    *   **Sense 3:** `responsibility%1:07:00::`
        *   Definition: "a form of trustworthiness; the trait of being answerable to someone..."
        *   Synonyms: responsibleness.
        *   Examples: "he holds a position of great responsibility".
        *   Analysis: This is a character trait (being responsible/trustworthy). The context uses "responsibilities" as a count noun ("two basic responsibilities"), referring to specific things they have to do, not a trait of their character.

3.  **Compare Senses 1 and 2 (the plausible candidates):**
    *   Sense 1 (Duty/Obligation): Congressional representatives have duties. The text lists actions they are bound to perform: voting on legislation, constituency service. These fit the definition of "courses of action demanded by that force" (the office/constitution).
    *   Sense 2 (Sphere/Province): Is "dealing with national issues" a sphere? It sounds like an action. "Attending to local issues" sounds like an action. A "sphere" would be "foreign policy" or "agriculture". Here, the responsibilities are defined as actions (dealing with, attending to). This points strongly to Sense 1 (duty/obligation/task).
    *   Synonym check: "Congressional representatives have two basic **duties**..." fits perfectly.
    *   Synonym check: "Congressional representatives have two basic **provinces**..." fits less well grammatically and semantically in this structure ("two basic provinces -- dealing with..."). "Duties" is the direct synonym for the enumerated tasks.

4.  **Final Decision:**
    *   The context enumerates tasks/actions expected of the representatives.
    *   Sense 1 corresponds to duties/obligations.
    *   Sense 3 corresponds to a personality trait.
    *   Sense 2 corresponds to a domain/scope.
    *   The phrase "basic responsibilities" followed by a list of tasks aligns best with Sense 1 (duty/obligation). They are obligated to do these things.

    *   Let's double-check Sense 2 vs Sense 1.
        *   Definition 2: "the proper sphere or extent of your activities". Example: "it was his province to take care of himself".
        *   Definition 1: "the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force". Synonyms: duty.
        *   Context: "dealing with national issues... and attending to local issues". These are specific actions (courses of action). The representatives are *bound* to these actions. Therefore, Sense 1 is the correct choice.

5.  **Formulate Output:**
    *   Index 1 corresponds to `responsibility%1:04:00::`.

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: vote
Target surface form: voting
Context:
Prior to 1932, the pattern was nearly the opposite. What accounts for the results of recent decades? A simple economic theory may provide at least a partial explanation for the split personality displayed by Americans in the voting booth. The theory relies on three assumptions: 1 -RRB- Voters can "buy "one of two brands when they select their political agents -- a Republican brand that believes in the minimalist state and in the virtues of private markets over the vices of public action, and a Democratic brand that believes in big government and in public intervention to remedy the excesses attendant to the pursuit of private interest. 2 -RRB- Congressional representatives have two basic responsibilities while <t>voting</t> in office -- dealing with national issues -LRB- programmatic actions such as casting roll call votes on legislation that imposes costs and/or confers benefits on the population at large -RRB- and attending to local issues -LRB- constituency service and pork barrel -RRB-. 3 -RRB- Republican congressional representatives, because of their belief in a minimalist state, are less willing to engage in local benefit-seeking than are Democratic members of Congress.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=vote%2:41:13:: | definition=express one's preference for a candidate or for a measure or resolution; cast a vote | examples=He voted for the motion; None of the Democrats voted last night
2. sense_key=vote%2:41:10:: | definition=express one's choice or preference by vote | examples=vote the Democratic ticket
3. sense_key=vote%2:41:11:: | definition=express a choice or opinion | examples=I vote that we all go home; She voted for going to the Chinese restaurant
4. sense_key=vote%2:41:09:: | definition=be guided by in voting | examples=vote one's conscience
5. sense_key=vote%2:41:12:: | definition=bring into existence or make available by vote | examples=They voted aid for the underdeveloped countries in Asia

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:**
    *   Target word: "voting" (lemma: "vote").
    *   Sentence: "Congressional representatives have two basic responsibilities while <t>voting</t> in office -- dealing with national issues -LRB- programmatic actions such as casting roll call votes on legislation that imposes costs and/or confers benefits on the population at large -RRB-..."
    *   Subject: Congressional representatives.
    *   Action: "voting in office".
    *   Specific details: "casting roll call votes on legislation".

2.  **Analyze the candidate senses:**

    *   **Sense 1:** `vote%2:41:13::`
        *   Definition: express one's preference for a candidate or for a measure or resolution; cast a vote.
        *   Examples: "He voted for the motion", "None of the Democrats voted last night".
        *   Fit: This is the general act of casting a vote, specifically mentioned in the text as "casting roll call votes on legislation". Legislation implies measures/resolutions.

    *   **Sense 2:** `vote%2:41:10::`
        *   Definition: express one's choice or preference by vote.
        *   Examples: "vote the Democratic ticket".
        *   Fit: This sense usually implies voting *for a ticket* or a party line specifically. The context is about voting on legislation (measures), not just a general party ticket selection, although the text mentions parties later. But the specific act of "voting in office" refers to the legislative process ("casting roll call votes on legislation").

    *   **Sense 3:** `vote%2:41:11::`
        *   Definition: express a choice or opinion.
        *   Examples: "I vote that we all go home", "She voted for going to the Chinese restaurant".
        *   Fit: This is often used in a metaphorical or informal sense (like "I vote we go home"). The context is formal legislative voting ("voting in office", "roll call votes"). This sense doesn't fit the formal legislative context well.

    *   **Sense 4:** `vote%2:41:09::`
        *   Definition: be guided by in voting.
        *   Examples: "vote one's conscience".
        *   Fit: This is a transitive usage where the object is the guiding principle. In the text, the object is not a guiding principle ("voting in office"). This doesn't fit the syntax or semantics.

    *   **Sense 5:** `vote%2:41:12::`
        *   Definition: bring into existence or make available by vote.
        *   Examples: "They voted aid for the underdeveloped countries in Asia".
        *   Fit: This is a resultative usage (voting [something] into existence). The context describes the act of voting generally ("while voting in office"), not the specific act of voting a specific outcome into existence as the main verb meaning.

3.  **Compare Sense 1 and Sense 2:**
    *   Sense 1 covers voting for a "measure or resolution". The context explicitly mentions "legislation" and "casting roll call votes".
    *   Sense 2 focuses on "choice or preference by vote" with the example "vote the Democratic ticket".
    *   The text defines "voting" here as "casting roll call votes on legislation". Legislation acts as a measure or resolution. Sense 1 is the standard definition for legislative voting. Sense 2 often implies specific idiomatic usage (voting a straight ticket). The text mentions "programmatic actions such as casting roll call votes". This aligns perfectly with Sense 1's "cast a vote" for a "measure or resolution".

4.  **Conclusion:**
    *   The target "voting" refers to the formal act of casting votes on legislation by representatives.
    *   Sense 1 ("express one's preference for a candidate or for a measure or resolution; cast a vote") is the best fit. The gloss "cast a vote" matches the context's explicit mention "casting roll call votes". The gloss "preference for ... a measure or resolution" matches "legislation".

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


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

[User]
Target lemma: office
Target surface form: office
Context:
Prior to 1932, the pattern was nearly the opposite. What accounts for the results of recent decades? A simple economic theory may provide at least a partial explanation for the split personality displayed by Americans in the voting booth. The theory relies on three assumptions: 1 -RRB- Voters can "buy "one of two brands when they select their political agents -- a Republican brand that believes in the minimalist state and in the virtues of private markets over the vices of public action, and a Democratic brand that believes in big government and in public intervention to remedy the excesses attendant to the pursuit of private interest. 2 -RRB- Congressional representatives have two basic responsibilities while voting in <t>office</t> -- dealing with national issues -LRB- programmatic actions such as casting roll call votes on legislation that imposes costs and/or confers benefits on the population at large -RRB- and attending to local issues -LRB- constituency service and pork barrel -RRB-. 3 -RRB- Republican congressional representatives, because of their belief in a minimalist state, are less willing to engage in local benefit-seeking than are Democratic members of Congress.

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

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

raw_output:
```json
{"sense_index": 4}
```

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 4}
```

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the Target Word and Context:**
    *   Target lemma: `office`
    *   Target surface form: `office`
    *   Context snippet: "...Congressional representatives have two basic responsibilities while voting in <t>office</t> -- dealing with national issues..."
    *   The phrase is "voting in office" or rather "while voting in office". The context talks about Congressional representatives (politicians) and their responsibilities during their tenure. They are elected officials.

2.  **Analyze Candidate Senses:**

    *   **Sense 1:** `office%1:06:00::` - place of business... (e.g., a physical room/building).
        *   Does it fit? "voting in [place of business]"? While they might vote in a physical building (Capitol), the context emphasizes *responsibilities*, tenure, and the duration of being an elected representative. The phrase "in office" usually refers to the state of holding the position, not the physical location.

    *   **Sense 2:** `office%1:14:01::` - an administrative unit of government (agency, bureau).
        *   Does it fit? "voting in [agency]"? No. Representatives vote in the legislature, not an administrative agency.

    *   **Sense 3:** `office%1:04:01::` - actions and activities assigned to a person (function, role).
        *   Does it fit? "voting in [function/role]"? One can fulfill a role, but the preposition "in" combines with "office" to form the idiom "in office", which means holding the position. This sense focuses on the abstract duties, not the status/tenure.

    *   **Sense 4:** `office%1:26:00::` - holding an office means being in power.
        *   Definition: "(of a government or government official) holding an office means being in power".
        *   Synonyms: "power".
        *   Examples: "being in office already gives a candidate a great advantage", "during his first year in office".
        *   Context fit: "while voting in <t>office</t>". The phrase "in office" here indicates the period during which the Congressional representatives hold their elected positions. They have responsibilities *while* they hold this position. This matches the examples and definition perfectly.

    *   **Sense 5:** `office%1:14:00::` - professional or clerical workers (the staff).
        *   Does it fit? "voting in [staff]"? No.

    *   **Sense 6:** `office%1:04:00::` - religious rite.
        *   Does it fit? No.

    *   **Sense 7:** `office%1:04:02::` - a job in an organization (position, post).
        *   Does it fit? "voting in [position]". This is close, but usually, the specific phrase "in office" (with the preposition 'in') maps to the state of holding the position/power (Sense 4) rather than the position itself as a countable slot (Sense 7). Sense 7 is usually "he holds the office of treasurer". Sense 4 is "he is in office". The context uses "in office".

3.  **Distinguish Sense 4 and Sense 7:**
    *   Sense 7 (position/post): "He was appointed to the office of manager."
    *   Sense 4 (holding power/being in office): "During his term in office..."
    *   The text says "while voting in office". This refers to the duration or state of holding the position. WordNet often distinguishes between the position itself (job) and the state of holding it. Sense 4 specifically defines "office" via the phrase "holding an office means being in power" and gives the example "during his first year in office".
    *   The context phrase "while voting in office" is syntactically and semantically identical to the Sense 4 example "during his first year in office". It refers to the tenure.

4.  **Conclusion:**
    Sense 4 is the best fit. It captures the idiom "in office" regarding politicians holding power/tenure.


[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: deal
Target surface form: dealing
Context:
Prior to 1932, the pattern was nearly the opposite. What accounts for the results of recent decades? A simple economic theory may provide at least a partial explanation for the split personality displayed by Americans in the voting booth. The theory relies on three assumptions: 1 -RRB- Voters can "buy "one of two brands when they select their political agents -- a Republican brand that believes in the minimalist state and in the virtues of private markets over the vices of public action, and a Democratic brand that believes in big government and in public intervention to remedy the excesses attendant to the pursuit of private interest. 2 -RRB- Congressional representatives have two basic responsibilities while voting in office -- <t>dealing</t> with national issues -LRB- programmatic actions such as casting roll call votes on legislation that imposes costs and/or confers benefits on the population at large -RRB- and attending to local issues -LRB- constituency service and pork barrel -RRB-. 3 -RRB- Republican congressional representatives, because of their belief in a minimalist state, are less willing to engage in local benefit-seeking than are Democratic members of Congress.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=deal%2:32:08:: | definition=act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression | synonyms=cover, treat, handle, plow, address | examples=This book deals with incest; The course covered all of Western Civilization
2. sense_key=deal%2:31:10:: | definition=take into consideration for exemplifying purposes | synonyms=consider, take, look at | examples=Take the case of China; Consider the following case
3. sense_key=deal%2:41:09:: | definition=take action with respect to (someone or something) | examples=How are we going to deal with this problem?; The teacher knew how to deal with these lazy students
4. sense_key=deal%2:41:00:: | definition=come to terms with | synonyms=cope, get by, make out, make do, contend, grapple | examples=We got by on just a gallon of gas; They made do on half a loaf of bread every day
5. sense_key=deal%2:40:01:: | definition=administer or bestow, as in small portions | synonyms=distribute, administer, mete out, parcel out, lot, dispense | examples=administer critical remarks to everyone present; dole out some money
6. sense_key=deal%2:40:00:: | definition=do business; offer for sale as for one's livelihood | synonyms=sell, trade | examples=She deals in gold; The brothers sell shoes
7. sense_key=deal%2:41:13:: | definition=be in charge of, act on, or dispose of | synonyms=manage, care, handle | examples=I can deal with this crew of workers; This blender can't handle nuts
8. sense_key=deal%2:41:04:: | definition=behave in a certain way towards others | examples=He deals fairly with his employees
9. sense_key=deal%2:40:02:: | definition=distribute cards to the players in a game | examples=Who's dealing?
10. sense_key=deal%2:41:02:: | definition=direct the course of; manage or control | synonyms=conduct, carry on | examples=You cannot conduct business like this
11. sense_key=deal%2:40:07:: | definition=give out as one's portion or share | synonyms=share, divvy up, portion out, apportion
12. sense_key=deal%2:40:06:: | definition=give (a specific card) to a player | examples=He dealt me the Queen of Spades
13. sense_key=deal%2:40:11:: | definition=sell | examples=deal hashish

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

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

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

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the target word and context:**
    *   Target lemma: deal
    *   Target surface form: dealing
    *   Context snippet: "...Congressional representatives have two basic responsibilities while voting in office -- dealing with national issues -LRB- programmatic actions such as casting roll call votes on legislation..."
    *   The phrase is "dealing with national issues".

2.  **Analyze the candidate senses:**

    *   Sense 1: `deal%2:32:08::` | Definition: act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression | Examples: "This book deals with incest", "The course covered..."
        *   Critique: This is about topics in books or courses. The context here is about politicians taking action/responsibility, not just discussing a topic verbally or artistically.

    *   Sense 2: `deal%2:31:10::` | Definition: take into consideration for exemplifying purposes | Examples: "Take the case of China"...
        *   Critique: This is usually "deal with" in the sense of considering an example. The context is about job responsibilities ("basic responsibilities").

    *   Sense 3: `deal%2:41:09::` | Definition: take action with respect to (someone or something) | Examples: "How are we going to deal with this problem?", "The teacher knew how to deal with these lazy students."
        *   Critique: This fits well. Congressional representatives "take action" regarding national issues. The example "deal with this problem" aligns with "dealing with national issues" (issues are problems/matters to be resolved).

    *   Sense 4: `deal%2:41:00::` | Definition: come to terms with | Synonyms: cope, get by | Examples: "We got by on just a gallon of gas"...
        *   Critique: This implies coping or surviving a difficulty. While national issues can be difficult, the context suggests active governance/legislation ("programmatic actions", "casting roll call votes") rather than merely coping or surviving them.

    *   Sense 5: `deal%2:40:01::` | Definition: administer or bestow, as in small portions | Synonyms: distribute...
        *   Critique: Not about distribution here.

    *   Sense 6: `deal%2:40:00::` | Definition: do business; offer for sale...
        *   Critique: Not business/selling.

    *   Sense 7: `deal%2:41:13::` | Definition: be in charge of, act on, or dispose of | Synonyms: manage, care, handle | Examples: "I can deal with this crew of workers", "This blender can't handle nuts".
        *   Critique: This is very close to Sense 3. It implies management or handling. The difference between Sense 3 and Sense 7 in WordNet is often subtle. Sense 3 focuses on "taking action with respect to". Sense 7 focuses on "being in charge of/managing".
        *   Let's look closer at the context: "dealing with national issues". The parenthetical explanation is "programmatic actions such as casting roll call votes". This sounds like taking action on specific matters.
        *   Sense 3 examples: "deal with this problem", "deal with these lazy students".
        *   Sense 7 examples: "deal with this crew of workers".
        *   Sense 3 often implies a problem or a situation requiring action. Sense 7 implies control or management capability.
        *   The distinction is fine. Sense 7 "manage/handle" is strong. Sense 3 "take action with respect to" is also strong.
        *   Let's check the sense indices usually associated with "deal with [issues/problems]". "Dealing with issues" is often mapped to the sense meaning "take action with respect to" or "handle".
        *   WordNet 3.1 (or 3.0) hierarchies:
            *   Sense 3 (`deal%2:41:09::`) -> "take action with respect to".
            *   Sense 7 (`deal%2:41:13::`) -> "be in charge of, act on, or dispose of". Synonyms: manage, care, handle.
        *   In the context of political responsibilities, representatives are "handling" or "taking action on" issues.
        *   Let's look at Sense 1 again. "Act on verbally...". "The course covered all of Western Civilization". This is usually used for books or speech. Representatives voting is action, not just speech/writing.
        *   Let's look at Sense 3 vs Sense 7 again.
            *   Sense 3 example: "How are we going to deal with this problem?"
            *   Sense 7 example: "I can deal with this crew of workers."
        *   "National issues" are problems/matters. Therefore, Sense 3 seems the most prototypical fit for "dealing with [problems/issues]".
        *   However, Sense 7 ("handle", "manage") is also very plausible. Let's compare the specific nuances.
        *   Sense 3 definition: "take action with respect to". The context lists "programmatic actions". This matches the definition of Sense 3 almost word-for-word (action/actions).
        *   Sense 7 definition: "be in charge of, act on, or dispose of". While representatives are in charge, the text highlights the *actions* (voting, legislation).
        *   Let's look at Sense 1 again. "Deal with" regarding "issues" in a text (like a book) falls under Sense 1. But here the agent is a person (representative), not a text. So Sense 1 is out.
        *   It's between Sense 3 and Sense 7.
        *   Sense 3 (`deal%2:41:09::`): "take action with respect to (someone or something)".
        *   Sense 7 (`deal%2:41:13::`): "be in charge of, act on, or dispose of".
        *   Usually, "dealing with a problem" maps to Sense 3. "Dealing with national issues" treats the issues as problems/matters to be acted upon.
        *   Let's consider Sense 10. "Direct the course of; manage or control". Synonyms: conduct, carry on. Examples: "You cannot conduct business like this". This is about managing a process (business). "Dealing with national issues" is closer to handling specific topics/problems.
        *   I will lean towards Sense 3 because "taking action" is explicitly mentioned in the parenthetical ("programmatic actions"), and Sense 3's definition is "take action with respect to". Sense 7 emphasizes the state of being in charge ("manage") or the ability to handle ("This blender can't handle nuts").
        *   Also, Sense 3's example "How are we going to deal with this problem?" is semantically very close to "dealing with national issues" (issues being problems).

    *   Let's double check Sense 7's example: "I can deal with this crew of workers". This implies managing people. "National issues" are abstract objects/topics.
    *   Let's check Sense 3's example: "deal with this problem". "National issues" are effectively problems.
    *   Therefore, Sense 3 is the best fit.

    *   Wait, let me look at the specific wording of Sense 1 again. "act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression". This is specifically for texts or artistic works. E.g., "The movie deals with the war". This context involves human agents voting, which is a physical/social action, not just an artistic expression or verbal exposition. So Sense 1 is definitely incorrect.

    *   Let's re-evaluate Sense 7 vs Sense 3.
    *   Sense 7 synonyms: manage, care, handle.
    *   Sense 3 synonyms: (None listed in the prompt for 3, but usually associated with 'handle' in general language, but WordNet distinguishes them).
    *   Actually, WordNet 3.0/3.1 often lists "handle" as a synonym for Sense 7, but "handle" can also be a synonym for Sense 1 or 3 depending on version. In the provided list:
        *   Sense 1 has synonyms: cover, treat, handle, plow, address.
        *   Sense 7 has synonyms: manage, care, handle.
    *   Wait, "handle" is in Sense 1 *and* Sense 7?
    *   Sense 1: "act on verbally...". Synonyms include handle. Example: "This book deals with incest". This is the "about" sense.
    *   Sense 7: "be in charge of...". Synonyms include handle. Example: "This blender can't handle nuts".
    *   Sense 3: "take action with respect to". Synonyms: (None listed).
    *   Wait, looking at the provided text for Sense 1: synonyms include `handle`.
    *   Looking at the provided text for Sense 3: No synonyms listed in the prompt block? Let me re-read the prompt text carefully.
        *   Sense 1: synonyms=cover, treat, handle, plow, address
        *   Sense 3: (No synonyms listed in the prompt text? Ah, I see `synonyms=cover, treat...` for Sense 1. For Sense 3: `examples=How are we going to deal with this problem?...`. No synonym line listed for Sense 3 in the prompt block? Wait. Let me look at the prompt text again.
        *   Candidate 1: `synonyms=cover, treat, handle, plow, address`
        *   Candidate 3: `synonyms=` (Wait, is it blank? Or did I miss it?)
        *   Let's look at the raw text provided for Sense 3: `3. sense_key=deal%2:41:09:: | definition=take action with respect to (someone or something) | examples=How are we going to deal with this problem?; The teacher knew how to deal with these lazy students`. No synonyms line.
        *   Candidate 7: `synonyms=manage, care, handle`.
    *   Okay, synonyms listed in Sense 1 and 7 include "handle".
    *   Context: "dealing with national issues".
    *   Is "dealing with national issues" like "This book deals with incest" (Sense 1)? No, because the subject is a person/agent acting in a role, not a media object.
    *   Is "dealing with national issues" like "This blender can't handle nuts" (Sense 7)? Sense 7 emphasizes capacity or management/control. "Manage national issues".
    *   Is "dealing with national issues" like "How are we going to deal with this problem?" (Sense 3)? Sense 3 emphasizes taking action regarding a specific entity/problem.
    *   The context explicitly defines this responsibility as "programmatic actions such as casting roll call votes". This supports the "take action" definition (Sense 3) over the "manage/be in charge of" definition (Sense 7), although they are extremely close. Sense 7 often implies a static responsibility or capability ("I can deal with...", "be in charge of"). Sense 3 implies the dynamic process of addressing a problem ("take action").
    *   Furthermore, "national issues" functions as the object of the problem/situation being addressed, similar to "problem" in the Sense 3 example.
    *   Sense 3 seems the most precise fit for "dealing with issues/problems".

    *   Let's check Sense 10. "direct the course of; manage or control". Synonyms: conduct, carry on. Example: "You cannot conduct business like this". This is `deal%2:41:02::`. This usually refers to conducting business or an activity.
    *   Let's check Sense 7 again. `deal%2:41:13::`. "be in charge of, act on, or dispose of". Synonyms: manage, care, handle.
    *   Let's check Sense 3 again. `deal%2:41:09::`. "take action with respect to".
    *   Comparison:
        *   Sense 3: specific action towards a problem.
        *   Sense 7: general management/control.
    *   The text contrasts "dealing with national issues" vs "attending to local issues".
    *   "Attending to" is specific. "Dealing with" is specific.
    *   The parenthetical says "programmatic actions". This aligns perfectly with "take action with respect to" (Sense 3).
    *   Therefore, Sense 3 is the intended answer.

    *   Let's double check Sense 1 again. Sometimes "deal with issues" is annotated as Sense 1 in some corpora if it's about the *topic* of discussion. E.g. "The president dealt with the issue of inflation in his speech." -> Sense 1 (talked about).
    *   However, here the definition provided in context is "programmatic actions such as casting roll call votes". Voting is an action, not just talking. It is a legislative action. Therefore, Sense 1 (act on verbally) is incorrect. Sense 3 (take action with respect to) is correct.

    *   One final check on Sense 7. Is "dealing with national issues" the same as "managing" them? Yes. But Sense 3's definition "take action with respect to" captures the "programmatic actions" aspect better. WordNet senses are fine-grained.
    *   Sense 3 examples: "How are we going to deal with this problem?", "deal with these lazy students".
    *   Sense 7 examples: "I can deal with this crew of workers", "This blender can't handle nuts".
    *   The Sense 3 examples involve resolving a problem or handling a person/situation. The Sense 7 examples involve managing a group or capacity.
    *   "National issues" fits the "problem" category (Sense 3).

    *   Final decision: Sense 3.