[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: attitude
Target surface form: attitude
Context:
The democratic routine Support for democracy in Latin America continues to edge up, as does backing for private enterprise. Crime has become a bigger worry than unemployment. And Brazil is seen as more influential than the United States across much of the region. Those are some of the findings of the latest Latinobarómetro poll taken in 18 countries and published exclusively by The Economist. Because the poll has been taken regularly since 1995, it tracks changes in <t>attitude</t> across the region. Two related things stand out in the results of this year's poll, taken in September and early October.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=attitude%1:09:00:: | definition=a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways | synonyms=mental attitude | examples=he had the attitude that work was fun
2. sense_key=attitude%1:07:01:: | definition=the arrangement of the body and its limbs | synonyms=position, posture | examples=he assumed an attitude of surrender
3. sense_key=attitude%1:04:00:: | definition=a theatrical pose created for effect | examples=the actor struck just the right attitude
4. sense_key=attitude%1:24:00:: | definition=position of aircraft or spacecraft relative to a frame of reference (the horizon or direction of motion)

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 "attitude" in the context: "Because the poll has been taken regularly since 1995, it tracks changes in attitude across the region."

The context is about a poll measuring public opinion, beliefs, and feelings towards things like democracy, private enterprise, crime, etc.
So "attitude" here means a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values.

Sense 1: a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways | synonyms=mental attitude. This fits perfectly.

Sense 2: the arrangement of the body and its limbs.
Sense 3: a theatrical pose.
Sense 4: position of aircraft.

Therefore, sense 1 is the correct choice.

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

[User]
Target lemma: thing
Target surface form: things
Context:
Support for democracy in Latin America continues to edge up, as does backing for private enterprise. Crime has become a bigger worry than unemployment. And Brazil is seen as more influential than the United States across much of the region. Those are some of the findings of the latest Latinobarómetro poll taken in 18 countries and published exclusively by The Economist. Because the poll has been taken regularly since 1995, it tracks changes in attitude across the region. Two related <t>things</t> stand out in the results of this year's poll, taken in September and early October. The first is Latin America's fairly sunny mood.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=thing%1:26:00:: | definition=a special situation | examples=this thing has got to end; it is a remarkable thing
2. sense_key=thing%1:04:00:: | definition=an action | examples=how could you do such a thing?
3. sense_key=thing%1:09:00:: | definition=a special abstraction | examples=a thing of the spirit; things of the heart
4. sense_key=thing%1:06:00:: | definition=an artifact | examples=how does this thing work?
5. sense_key=thing%1:11:00:: | definition=an event | examples=a funny thing happened on the way to the...
6. sense_key=thing%1:09:02:: | definition=a vaguely specified concern | synonyms=matter, affair | examples=several matters to attend to; it is none of your affair
7. sense_key=thing%1:10:00:: | definition=a statement regarded as an object | examples=to say the same thing in other terms; how can you say such a thing?
8. sense_key=thing%1:06:01:: | definition=an entity that is not named specifically | examples=I couldn't tell what the thing was
9. sense_key=thing%1:07:00:: | definition=any attribute or quality considered as having its own existence | examples=the thing I like about her is ...
10. sense_key=thing%1:09:01:: | definition=a special objective | examples=the thing is to stay in bounds
11. sense_key=thing%1:12:00:: | definition=a persistent illogical feeling of desire or aversion | examples=he has a thing about seafood; she has a thing about him
12. sense_key=thing%1:03:00:: | definition=a separate and self-contained entity

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

finish_reason: stop

role: assistant

reasoning_content:
The target is "things" in the sentence: "Two related things stand out in the results of this year's poll, taken in September and early October. The first is Latin America's fairly sunny mood."

The context is about findings or observations from a poll. "Two related things stand out" - here "things" refers to findings, aspects, matters, or concerns that are notable in the results.

Looking at the senses:

1. thing%1:26:00:: | a special situation | "this thing has got to end; it is a remarkable thing"
2. thing%1:04:00:: | an action
3. thing%1:09:00:: | a special abstraction | "a thing of the spirit; things of the heart"
4. thing%1:06:00:: | an artifact
5. thing%1:11:00:: | an event
6. thing%1:09:02:: | a vaguely specified concern | synonyms=matter, affair | "several matters to attend to; it is none of your affair"
7. sense_key=thing%1:10:00:: | a statement regarded as an object
8. thing%1:06:01:: | an entity that is not named specifically | "I couldn't tell what the thing was"
9. thing%1:07:00:: | any attribute or quality considered as having its own existence
10. thing%1:09:01:: | a special objective
11. thing%1:12:00:: | a persistent illogical feeling of desire or aversion
12. thing%1:03:00:: | a separate and self-contained entity

The "two related things" that stand out in the poll results refer to findings or matters. They are vaguely specified concerns or matters - "Two related matters stand out" would be a good paraphrase.

Sense 6 (a vaguely specified concern, synonyms=matter, affair) seems to fit well. "Two related matters stand out in the results..."

Sense 3 (a special abstraction) could also fit since the things are abstract findings.

Sense 1 (a special situation) - "this thing has got to end; it is a remarkable thing" - this is about a situation being remarkable. "Two related things stand out" could be "two related situations stand out" but that doesn't quite fit.

Sense 6 seems best because "things" here refers to matters or concerns - findings that stand out. The synonym "matter" fits perfectly: "Two related matters stand out in the results."

Let me reconsider sense 3: "a special abstraction" with examples "a thing of the spirit; things of the heart." This is more about abstract concepts. The "things" here are findings/observations from a poll, which are more like matters or concerns.

Sense 6: "a vaguely specified concern" with synonyms "matter, affair" and examples "several matters to attend to; it is none of your affair." The word "things" here is used vaguely to refer to matters/findings that stand out. This fits well.

I'll go with sense 6.

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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: result
Target surface form: results
Context:
Support for democracy in Latin America continues to edge up, as does backing for private enterprise. Crime has become a bigger worry than unemployment. And Brazil is seen as more influential than the United States across much of the region. Those are some of the findings of the latest Latinobarómetro poll taken in 18 countries and published exclusively by The Economist. Because the poll has been taken regularly since 1995, it tracks changes in attitude across the region. Two related things stand out in the <t>results</t> of this year's poll, taken in September and early October. The first is Latin America's fairly sunny mood.

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

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

reasoning_content:
The target word is "results" in the context: "Two related things stand out in the results of this year's poll, taken in September and early October."

The results here refer to the findings/outcomes of a poll. The poll was taken, and the results are what came from it.

Sense 1: a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon (consequence, effect, outcome, event, issue, upshot)
Sense 2: a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem (solution, answer, resolution, solvent)
Sense 3: something that results (resultant, final result, outcome, termination) - example: "he listened for the results on the radio"
Sense 4: the semantic role of the noun phrase whose referent exists only by virtue of the activity denoted by the verb in the clause (resultant role)

The example for sense 3 is "he listened for the results on the radio" - this is about election results or poll results, which is very similar to our context about poll results.

Sense 1 is about a phenomenon caused by some previous phenomenon - more like a consequence or effect.
Sense 3 is "something that results" - the outcome of an activity like a poll.

The context is about poll results - the findings that result from conducting a poll. Sense 3's example "he listened for the results on the radio" directly matches this usage - results of a poll or election.

So sense 3 is the best fit.


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

[User]
Target lemma: year
Target surface form: year
Context:
Support for democracy in Latin America continues to edge up, as does backing for private enterprise. Crime has become a bigger worry than unemployment. And Brazil is seen as more influential than the United States across much of the region. Those are some of the findings of the latest Latinobarómetro poll taken in 18 countries and published exclusively by The Economist. Because the poll has been taken regularly since 1995, it tracks changes in attitude across the region. Two related things stand out in the results of this <t>year</t>'s poll, taken in September and early October. The first is Latin America's fairly sunny mood.

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

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

reasoning_content:
The context is "this year's poll" - referring to a calendar year. The poll is taken in September and early October of this year. This refers to a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days, i.e., a calendar year.

Sense 1: a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days - examples "in the year 1920" - this fits "this year's poll" meaning the current calendar year.


[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: poll
Target surface form: poll
Context:
Support for democracy in Latin America continues to edge up, as does backing for private enterprise. Crime has become a bigger worry than unemployment. And Brazil is seen as more influential than the United States across much of the region. Those are some of the findings of the latest Latinobarómetro poll taken in 18 countries and published exclusively by The Economist. Because the poll has been taken regularly since 1995, it tracks changes in attitude across the region. Two related things stand out in the results of this year's <t>poll</t>, taken in September and early October. The first is Latin America's fairly sunny mood.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=poll%1:09:00:: | definition=an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people | synonyms=opinion poll, public opinion poll, canvass
2. sense_key=poll%1:08:01:: | definition=the top of the head | synonyms=pate, crown
3. sense_key=poll%1:08:02:: | definition=the part of the head between the ears
4. sense_key=poll%1:05:00:: | definition=a tame parrot | synonyms=poll parrot
5. sense_key=poll%1:04:00:: | definition=the counting of votes (as in an election)

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 "poll" in the context of a survey conducted in 18 countries, with findings published, tracking changes in attitude.
Sense 1: opinion poll, public opinion poll, canvass - an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people.
Sense 5: the counting of votes (as in an election).

The context mentions "the findings of the latest Latinobarómetro poll", "Because the poll has been taken regularly since 1995, it tracks changes in attitude", "results of this year's poll, taken in September and early October". This perfectly matches an inquiry into public opinion (Sense 1).


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

[User]
Target lemma: mood
Target surface form: mood
Context:
Crime has become a bigger worry than unemployment. And Brazil is seen as more influential than the United States across much of the region. Those are some of the findings of the latest Latinobarómetro poll taken in 18 countries and published exclusively by The Economist. Because the poll has been taken regularly since 1995, it tracks changes in attitude across the region. Two related things stand out in the results of this year's poll, taken in September and early October. The first is Latin America's fairly sunny <t>mood</t>. The second is the increasing stability of attitudes towards democracy and its core institutions.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=mood%1:12:00:: | definition=a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling | synonyms=temper, humor, humour | examples=whether he praised or cursed me depended on his temper at the time; he was in a bad humor
2. sense_key=mood%1:26:00:: | definition=the prevailing psychological state | synonyms=climate | examples=the climate of opinion; the national mood had changed radically since the last election
3. sense_key=mood%1:24:00:: | definition=verb inflections that express how the action or state is conceived by the speaker | synonyms=mode, modality

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 "mood" in the context: "The first is Latin America's fairly sunny mood."

This refers to the collective psychological state or prevailing attitude of a region (Latin America). Looking at the senses:

1. mood%1:12:00:: - a characteristic state of feeling (individual, habitual or temporary)
2. mood%1:26:00:: - the prevailing psychological state (collective, like "national mood")
3. mood%1:24:00:: - verb inflections (grammar)

The context refers to Latin America's mood, which is a collective/regional prevailing psychological state. Sense 2 fits best with its example "the national mood had changed radically."


[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: second
Target surface form: second
Context:
And Brazil is seen as more influential than the United States across much of the region. Those are some of the findings of the latest Latinobarómetro poll taken in 18 countries and published exclusively by The Economist. Because the poll has been taken regularly since 1995, it tracks changes in attitude across the region. Two related things stand out in the results of this year's poll, taken in September and early October. The first is Latin America's fairly sunny mood. The <t>second</t> is the increasing stability of attitudes towards democracy and its core institutions. Support for democracy has risen noticeably in several countries on the Pacific rim of South America (see table 1).

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=second%5:00:00:ordinal:00 | definition=coming next after the first in position in space or time or degree or magnitude | synonyms=2nd, 2d
2. sense_key=second%3:00:00:: | definition=a part or voice or instrument or orchestra section lower in pitch than or subordinate to the first | examples=second flute; the second violins

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 "second" in the context "The second is the increasing stability of attitudes towards democracy" refers to the second item in a list of findings. "The first is Latin America's fairly sunny mood. The second is..." This is an ordinal use, coming next after the first.

Sense 1 is the ordinal sense: "coming next after the first in position in space or time or degree or magnitude" with synonyms "2nd, 2d".

Sense 2 is about a musical part/voice/instrument: "a part or voice or instrument or orchestra section lower in pitch than or subordinate to the first" with examples "second flute; the second violins".

Clearly sense 1 is correct here.


[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: stability
Target surface form: stability
Context:
And Brazil is seen as more influential than the United States across much of the region. Those are some of the findings of the latest Latinobarómetro poll taken in 18 countries and published exclusively by The Economist. Because the poll has been taken regularly since 1995, it tracks changes in attitude across the region. Two related things stand out in the results of this year's poll, taken in September and early October. The first is Latin America's fairly sunny mood. The second is the increasing <t>stability</t> of attitudes towards democracy and its core institutions. Support for democracy has risen noticeably in several countries on the Pacific rim of South America (see table 1).

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=stability%1:07:00:: | definition=the quality or attribute of being firm and steadfast | synonyms=stableness
2. sense_key=stability%1:26:00:: | definition=a stable order (especially of society)
3. sense_key=stability%1:07:01:: | definition=the quality of being enduring and free from change or variation | synonyms=constancy | examples=early mariners relied on the constancy of the trade winds

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 "stability" in the context: "the increasing stability of attitudes towards democracy and its core institutions."

Let's look at the candidate senses:
1. stability%1:07:00:: - the quality or attribute of being firm and steadfast | synonyms=stableness
2. stability%1:26:00:: - a stable order (especially of society)
3. stability%1:07:01:: - the quality of being enduring and free from change or variation | synonyms=constancy | examples=early mariners relied on the constancy of the trade winds

In the context, "the increasing stability of attitudes towards democracy" means that the attitudes are becoming more enduring, constant, and free from change/variation.
The phrase "stability of attitudes" refers to the attitudes not changing.
Sense 3 is "the quality of being enduring and free from change or variation" with synonym "constancy". This perfectly matches the "stability of attitudes".
Sense 1 is about being firm and steadfast (like physical stability or steadfastness of a person).
Sense 2 is about a stable order of society.

Therefore, sense 3 is the best fit.


[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: attitude
Target surface form: attitudes
Context:
And Brazil is seen as more influential than the United States across much of the region. Those are some of the findings of the latest Latinobarómetro poll taken in 18 countries and published exclusively by The Economist. Because the poll has been taken regularly since 1995, it tracks changes in attitude across the region. Two related things stand out in the results of this year's poll, taken in September and early October. The first is Latin America's fairly sunny mood. The second is the increasing stability of <t>attitudes</t> towards democracy and its core institutions. Support for democracy has risen noticeably in several countries on the Pacific rim of South America (see table 1).

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=attitude%1:09:00:: | definition=a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways | synonyms=mental attitude | examples=he had the attitude that work was fun
2. sense_key=attitude%1:07:01:: | definition=the arrangement of the body and its limbs | synonyms=position, posture | examples=he assumed an attitude of surrender
3. sense_key=attitude%1:04:00:: | definition=a theatrical pose created for effect | examples=the actor struck just the right attitude
4. sense_key=attitude%1:24:00:: | definition=position of aircraft or spacecraft relative to a frame of reference (the horizon or direction of motion)

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

reasoning_content: The context is about polls tracking changes in "attitudes" towards democracy and its core institutions. This refers to people's mental states, beliefs, feelings, and dispositions - their opinions/views on democracy. Sense 1 fits perfectly: "a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways."


[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: institution
Target surface form: institutions
Context:
And Brazil is seen as more influential than the United States across much of the region. Those are some of the findings of the latest Latinobarómetro poll taken in 18 countries and published exclusively by The Economist. Because the poll has been taken regularly since 1995, it tracks changes in attitude across the region. Two related things stand out in the results of this year's poll, taken in September and early October. The first is Latin America's fairly sunny mood. The second is the increasing stability of attitudes towards democracy and its core <t>institutions</t>. Support for democracy has risen noticeably in several countries on the Pacific rim of South America (see table 1).

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=institution%1:14:00:: | definition=an organization founded and united for a specific purpose | synonyms=establishment
2. sense_key=institution%1:06:00:: | definition=an establishment consisting of a building or complex of buildings where an organization for the promotion of some cause is situated
3. sense_key=institution%1:09:00:: | definition=a custom that for a long time has been an important feature of some group or society | examples=the institution of marriage; the institution of slavery
4. sense_key=institution%1:04:00:: | definition=the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new | synonyms=initiation, founding, foundation, origination, creation, innovation | examples=she looked forward to her initiation as an adult; the foundation of a new scientific society
5. sense_key=institution%1:06:01:: | definition=a hospital for mentally incompetent or unbalanced person | synonyms=mental hospital, psychiatric hospital, mental institution, mental home, insane asylum, asylum

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 "institutions" in the context: "the increasing stability of attitudes towards democracy and its core institutions."

Here, "institutions" refers to organizations or establishments that are part of the democratic system (e.g., courts, parliaments, electoral bodies).

Let's look at the candidate senses:
1. institution%1:14:00:: - an organization founded and united for a specific purpose (synonyms: establishment)
2. institution%1:06:00:: - an establishment consisting of a building or complex of buildings where an organization for the promotion of some cause is situated
3. institution%1:09:00:: - a custom that for a long time has been an important feature of some group or society (examples: marriage, slavery)
4. institution%1:04:00:: - the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new
5. institution%1:06:01:: - a hospital for mentally incompetent or unbalanced person

The context is about democracy and its "core institutions". This could mean the organizations that support democracy (like parliaments, courts) - sense 1. Or it could mean the customs/practices that are important features of a democratic society - sense 3.

In political science, "democratic institutions" typically refers to organizations like legislatures, courts, electoral systems, etc. These are organizations founded for specific purposes related to governance. Sense 1 seems most appropriate: "an organization founded and united for a specific purpose."

However, one could argue that "institutions" in a sociological sense (sense 3) - like the custom of voting, the custom of free speech - could also apply. But in common political discourse, "democracy and its core institutions" usually refers to the organizational structures (parliament, judiciary, etc.) rather than customs.

Sense 1 is the best fit.


[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: support
Target surface form: Support
Context:
Those are some of the findings of the latest Latinobarómetro poll taken in 18 countries and published exclusively by The Economist. Because the poll has been taken regularly since 1995, it tracks changes in attitude across the region. Two related things stand out in the results of this year's poll, taken in September and early October. The first is Latin America's fairly sunny mood. The second is the increasing stability of attitudes towards democracy and its core institutions. <t>Support</t> for democracy has risen noticeably in several countries on the Pacific rim of South America (see table 1). For example in Peru, where economic growth has averaged 6% a year since 2002, support for democracy has risen from a low of 40% in 2005 to 61% this year.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=support%1:04:04:: | definition=the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities | examples=his support kept the family together; they gave him emotional support during difficult times
2. sense_key=support%1:04:00:: | definition=aiding the cause or policy or interests of | examples=the president no longer has the support of his own party; they developed a scheme of mutual support
3. sense_key=support%1:09:00:: | definition=something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest | examples=the policy found little public support; his faith was all the support he needed
4. sense_key=support%1:04:03:: | definition=a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission | synonyms=reinforcement, reenforcement | examples=they called for artillery support
5. sense_key=support%1:04:02:: | definition=documentary validation | synonyms=documentation | examples=his documentation of the results was excellent; the strongest support for this view is the work of Jones
6. sense_key=support%1:21:00:: | definition=the financial means whereby one lives | synonyms=keep, livelihood, living, bread and butter, sustenance | examples=each child was expected to pay for their keep; he applied to the state for support
7. sense_key=support%1:06:01:: | definition=supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation | examples=the statue stood on a marble support
8. sense_key=support%1:04:01:: | definition=the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening | synonyms=supporting | examples=he leaned against the wall for support
9. sense_key=support%1:10:01:: | definition=a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts | synonyms=accompaniment, musical accompaniment, backup
10. sense_key=support%1:06:00:: | definition=any device that bears the weight of another thing | examples=there was no place to attach supports for a shelf
11. sense_key=support%1:21:01:: | definition=financial resources provided to make some project possible | synonyms=financial support, funding, backing, financial backing | examples=the foundation provided support for the experiment

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:
Looking at the context, "Support for democracy has risen" refers to public approval or backing for democracy as a political cause, measured by opinion polls (rising from 40% to 61%). This is immaterial assistance given to a cause.

Sense 3's definition ("something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest") and its example ("the policy found little public support") closely parallel the context of public opinion backing for democracy.

{"sense_index": 3}

reasoning_content:
The target word is "Support" in the context: "Support for democracy has risen noticeably in several countries..."

This refers to public/political support for democracy as a political system or cause. Let me look at the candidates:

1. support%1:04:04:: - providing money or necessities (financial/material support)
2. support%1:04:00:: - aiding the cause or policy or interests of | examples: "the president no longer has the support of his own party"
3. support%1:09:00:: - something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest | examples: "the policy found little public support"
4. support%1:04:03:: - military operation
5. support%1:04:02:: - documentary validation
6. support%1:21:00:: - financial means whereby one lives
7. support%1:06:01:: - supporting structure
8. support%1:04:01:: - act of bearing weight
9. support%1:10:01:: - musical part
10. support%1:06:00:: - device bearing weight
11. support%1:21:01:: - financial resources for a project

The context is about political support for democracy. Both sense 2 and sense 3 seem relevant.

Sense 2: "aiding the cause or policy or interests of" with example "the president no longer has the support of his own party"
Sense 3: "something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest" with example "the policy found little public support"

The example for sense 3 "the policy found little public support" is very close to the context "Support for democracy has risen." Both deal with public support for a policy/cause.

Sense 2 is about aiding a cause or policy or interests - this is also about political support, with the example about a president's party support.

The context here is about public opinion polls measuring support for democracy. This is immaterial assistance (public approval/backing) for a cause (democracy). The example "the policy found little public support" in sense 3 matches very closely.

However, sense 2's definition "aiding the cause or policy or interests of" also fits well, and its example "the president no longer has the support of his own party" is also about political support.

Let me think more carefully. "Support for democracy" here means the level of approval or backing that people give to democracy as a political system. This is measured in a poll (percentage of people who support democracy).

Sense 3: "something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest" - example "the policy found little public support; his faith was all the support he needed"
Sense 2: "aiding the cause or policy or interests of" - example "the president no longer has the support of his own party; they developed a scheme of mutual support"

The key difference seems to be:
- Sense 2 is about the act of aiding a cause/policy/interests
- Sense 3 is about something (immaterial) providing assistance to a cause

In the context, "Support for democracy has risen" - this is about the level of public backing/approval. The example "the policy found little public support" in sense 3 is very analogous - public support for a policy/cause.

I think sense 3 is the best fit because:
1. The example "the policy found little public support" closely parallels "Support for democracy has risen"
2. Democracy is a cause/interest that receives immaterial assistance (public approval)
3. The context is about public opinion polls, which measure immaterial support

Actually, let me reconsider. Sense 2 says "aiding the cause or policy or interests of" - democracy is definitely a cause or policy. The example "the president no longer has the support of his own party" is also about political support.

But sense 3's example "the policy found little public support" is even closer to our context. The definition mentions "something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest."

I'll go with sense 3, as the example is the closest match and the definition fits - public support (immaterial assistance) for democracy (a cause).

Wait, let me reconsider again. "Support for democracy has risen" - here "support" is being used as a noun referring to the backing/approval that democracy receives.

Sense 2: "aiding the cause or policy or interests of" - this is about the activity of aiding
Sense 3: "something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest" - this is about something that provides assistance

In the context, "support" refers to the abstract concept of public approval/backing for democracy. This is "something providing immaterial assistance to... a cause." The example "the policy found little public support" is almost exactly parallel to "support for democracy has risen."

I'll go with sense 3.

Actually, I want to reconsider one more time. Let me look at the definitions more carefully:

Sense 2 (support%1:04:00::): "aiding the cause or policy or interests of" - This is defined as the act of aiding. Example: "the president no longer has the support of his own party"

Sense 3 (support%1:09:00::): "something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest" - This is defined as something that provides assistance. Example: "the policy found little public support"

The context: "Support for democracy has risen noticeably" and "support for democracy has risen from a low of 40% in 2005 to 61% this year"

The support here is being measured as a percentage in a poll - it's the level of public approval/backing. This is immaterial assistance (people's approval) for a cause (democracy).

Sense 3's example "the policy found little public support" is the closest parallel. The definition "something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest" fits well - public support is an immaterial form of assistance to the cause of democracy.

I'll go with 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: country
Target surface form: countries
Context:
Those are some of the findings of the latest Latinobarómetro poll taken in 18 countries and published exclusively by The Economist. Because the poll has been taken regularly since 1995, it tracks changes in attitude across the region. Two related things stand out in the results of this year's poll, taken in September and early October. The first is Latin America's fairly sunny mood. The second is the increasing stability of attitudes towards democracy and its core institutions. Support for democracy has risen noticeably in several <t>countries</t> on the Pacific rim of South America (see table 1). For example in Peru, where economic growth has averaged 6% a year since 2002, support for democracy has risen from a low of 40% in 2005 to 61% this year.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=country%1:14:00:: | definition=a politically organized body of people under a single government | synonyms=state, nation, land, commonwealth, res publica, body politic | examples=the state has elected a new president; African nations
2. sense_key=country%1:15:00:: | definition=the territory occupied by a nation | synonyms=state, land | examples=he returned to the land of his birth; he visited several European countries
3. sense_key=country%1:14:01:: | definition=the people who live in a nation or country | synonyms=nation, land | examples=a statement that sums up the nation's mood; the news was announced to the nation
4. sense_key=country%1:15:01:: | definition=an area outside of cities and towns | synonyms=rural area | examples=his poetry celebrated the slower pace of life in the country
5. sense_key=country%1:15:02:: | definition=a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography) | synonyms=area | examples=it was a mountainous area; Bible country

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

reasoning_content:
The target word is "countries" in the context: "Support for democracy has risen noticeably in several countries on the Pacific rim of South America".

The context discusses a poll taken in 18 countries, tracking changes in attitude across the region. It talks about support for democracy rising in several countries.

Sense 1: a politically organized body of people under a single government (state, nation, land, commonwealth, res publica, body politic)
Sense 2: the territory occupied by a nation (state, land)
Sense 3: the people who live in a nation or country (nation, land)
Sense 4: an area outside of cities and towns (rural area)
Sense 5: a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (area)

The context mentions "18 countries" and "several countries on the Pacific rim of South America". It also mentions Peru specifically.

The discussion is about political attitudes towards democracy and its core institutions, which is a political context. However, the word "countries" here refers to the nations themselves - the political entities or the territories.

Looking at the examples:
- Sense 1: "the state has elected a new president; African nations" - this is about political entities
- Sense 2: "he returned to the land of his birth; he visited several European countries" - this is about territories
- Sense 3: "a statement that sums up the nation's mood; the news was announced to the nation" - this is about the people

The context talks about "poll taken in 18 countries" and "support for democracy has risen noticeably in several countries on the Pacific rim of South America". This seems to be referring to the political entities/nations.

Sense 1 seems most appropriate because:
1. The context is about political attitudes towards democracy
2. The countries are politically organized bodies under governments
3. "African nations" example is similar to "18 countries" and "several countries"

Sense 2 could also work because "he visited several European countries" is similar to "poll taken in 18 countries". But the context is more about the political organization and the people's attitudes rather than just the territory.

Actually, looking more carefully, the poll is taken in 18 countries, and it tracks changes in attitude. The countries are referred to as places where the poll is taken and where support for democracy has risen. This could be either sense 1 (political entities) or sense 2 (territories).

But given that the discussion is about democracy, political institutions, and political attitudes, sense 1 (a politically organized body of people under a single government) seems most appropriate. The countries are being discussed as political entities where democratic support is measured.

Let me reconsider. The examples for sense 2 include "he visited several European countries" which is similar to "poll taken in 18 countries". But the overall context is political.

I think sense 1 is the best fit because the context is heavily political (democracy, institutions, polls about political attitudes), and the countries are being discussed as political entities.


[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: south_america
Target surface form: South America
Context:
Those are some of the findings of the latest Latinobarómetro poll taken in 18 countries and published exclusively by The Economist. Because the poll has been taken regularly since 1995, it tracks changes in attitude across the region. Two related things stand out in the results of this year's poll, taken in September and early October. The first is Latin America's fairly sunny mood. The second is the increasing stability of attitudes towards democracy and its core institutions. Support for democracy has risen noticeably in several countries on the Pacific rim of <t>South America</t> (see table 1). For example in Peru, where economic growth has averaged 6% a year since 2002, support for democracy has risen from a low of 40% in 2005 to 61% this year.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=south_america%1:17:00:: | definition=a continent in the western hemisphere connected to North America by the Isthmus of Panama
2. sense_key=south_america%1:14:00:: | definition=the nations of the South American continent collectively | examples=South America is an important market for goods from the United States

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 "South America" in the context: "Support for democracy has risen noticeably in several countries on the Pacific rim of South America."

Sense 1: a continent in the western hemisphere (geographical entity)
Sense 2: the nations of the South American continent collectively (political/economic entity)

The context discusses "countries on the Pacific rim of South America." Here, "South America" is referred to as a geographical entity that has a "Pacific rim." The phrase "Pacific rim of South America" refers to the geographical coast/edge of the continent. This points to the geographical sense (sense 1).

However, let me reconsider. The broader context discusses polls taken in countries, attitudes, democracy, etc. But the specific mention "Pacific rim of South America" is geographical - it's talking about the physical continent that has a Pacific rim. The countries are "on the Pacific rim of South America" - meaning they are located on the Pacific coast of the South American continent.

Sense 2's example mentions "South America is an important market for goods" which refers to the nations collectively as an economic entity.

In this context, "South America" is being used geographically - the Pacific rim of the continent. So sense 1 seems correct.

Wait, but the context mentions "countries on the Pacific rim of South America" - the countries are part of South America, and the phrase refers to the geographical region. The "Pacific rim of South America" is a geographical feature of the continent. So sense 1 (the continent) is the better fit.

Actually, let me reconsider again. The sentence says "several countries on the Pacific rim of South America." This is talking about countries that are on the Pacific side of the South American continent. "South America" here refers to the geographical continent. Sense 1 is correct.

But I should also consider whether "South America" could refer to the nations collectively. The context is about political attitudes in countries. However, the specific phrase "Pacific rim of South America" is clearly geographical - referring to the physical continent's Pacific coast. So sense 1 is the best choice.


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

[User]
Target lemma: table
Target surface form: table
Context:
Those are some of the findings of the latest Latinobarómetro poll taken in 18 countries and published exclusively by The Economist. Because the poll has been taken regularly since 1995, it tracks changes in attitude across the region. Two related things stand out in the results of this year's poll, taken in September and early October. The first is Latin America's fairly sunny mood. The second is the increasing stability of attitudes towards democracy and its core institutions. Support for democracy has risen noticeably in several countries on the Pacific rim of South America (see <t>table</t> 1). For example in Peru, where economic growth has averaged 6% a year since 2002, support for democracy has risen from a low of 40% in 2005 to 61% this year.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=table%1:14:00:: | definition=a set of data arranged in rows and columns | synonyms=tabular array | examples=see table 1
2. sense_key=table%1:06:01:: | definition=a piece of furniture having a smooth flat top that is usually supported by one or more vertical legs | examples=it was a sturdy table
3. sense_key=table%1:06:02:: | definition=a piece of furniture with tableware for a meal laid out on it | examples=I reserved a table at my favorite restaurant
4. sense_key=table%1:17:00:: | definition=flat tableland with steep edges | synonyms=mesa | examples=the tribe was relatively safe on the mesa but they had to descend into the valley for water
5. sense_key=table%1:14:01:: | definition=a company of people assembled at a table for a meal or game | examples=he entertained the whole table with his witty remarks
6. sense_key=table%1:13:01:: | definition=food or meals in general | synonyms=board | examples=she sets a fine table; room and board

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

reasoning_content: The context says "see table 1" which matches the example for sense 1: "see table 1". This refers to a set of data arranged in rows and columns.


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

[User]
Target lemma: year
Target surface form: year
Context:
Because the poll has been taken regularly since 1995, it tracks changes in attitude across the region. Two related things stand out in the results of this year's poll, taken in September and early October. The first is Latin America's fairly sunny mood. The second is the increasing stability of attitudes towards democracy and its core institutions. Support for democracy has risen noticeably in several countries on the Pacific rim of South America (see table 1). For example in Peru, where economic growth has averaged 6% a <t>year</t> since 2002, support for democracy has risen from a low of 40% in 2005 to 61% this year. It also rose in Mexico, where the economy has recovered after suffering a big drop in output last year.

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

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

reasoning_content:
The target word is "year" in the phrase "6% a year since 2002".
"6% a year" means 6% per period of 365 days.
This matches sense 1: "a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days".


[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: support
Target surface form: support
Context:
Because the poll has been taken regularly since 1995, it tracks changes in attitude across the region. Two related things stand out in the results of this year's poll, taken in September and early October. The first is Latin America's fairly sunny mood. The second is the increasing stability of attitudes towards democracy and its core institutions. Support for democracy has risen noticeably in several countries on the Pacific rim of South America (see table 1). For example in Peru, where economic growth has averaged 6% a year since 2002, <t>support</t> for democracy has risen from a low of 40% in 2005 to 61% this year. It also rose in Mexico, where the economy has recovered after suffering a big drop in output last year.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=support%1:04:04:: | definition=the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities | examples=his support kept the family together; they gave him emotional support during difficult times
2. sense_key=support%1:04:00:: | definition=aiding the cause or policy or interests of | examples=the president no longer has the support of his own party; they developed a scheme of mutual support
3. sense_key=support%1:09:00:: | definition=something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest | examples=the policy found little public support; his faith was all the support he needed
4. sense_key=support%1:04:03:: | definition=a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission | synonyms=reinforcement, reenforcement | examples=they called for artillery support
5. sense_key=support%1:04:02:: | definition=documentary validation | synonyms=documentation | examples=his documentation of the results was excellent; the strongest support for this view is the work of Jones
6. sense_key=support%1:21:00:: | definition=the financial means whereby one lives | synonyms=keep, livelihood, living, bread and butter, sustenance | examples=each child was expected to pay for their keep; he applied to the state for support
7. sense_key=support%1:06:01:: | definition=supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation | examples=the statue stood on a marble support
8. sense_key=support%1:04:01:: | definition=the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening | synonyms=supporting | examples=he leaned against the wall for support
9. sense_key=support%1:10:01:: | definition=a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts | synonyms=accompaniment, musical accompaniment, backup
10. sense_key=support%1:06:00:: | definition=any device that bears the weight of another thing | examples=there was no place to attach supports for a shelf
11. sense_key=support%1:21:01:: | definition=financial resources provided to make some project possible | synonyms=financial support, funding, backing, financial backing | examples=the foundation provided support for the experiment

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 "support" in the context: "support for democracy has risen from a low of 40% in 2005 to 61% this year."

This is about public support for democracy - i.e., people expressing approval/backing for the concept of democracy. This is about aiding the cause or policy or interests of.

Sense 2: "aiding the cause or policy or interests of" with examples like "the president no longer has the support of his own party" - this fits perfectly with "support for democracy."

Sense 3: "something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest" with examples like "the policy found little public support" - this also seems relevant.

Between sense 2 and sense 3:
- Sense 2 is about "aiding the cause or policy or interests of" - this is more abstract, about backing a cause.
- Sense 3 is about "something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest" - this also mentions "cause or interest."

The example for sense 3 is "the policy found little public support" which is very close to "support for democracy has risen."

Sense 2's example is "the president no longer has the support of his own party" - this is about political support from a party.

Actually, looking more carefully:
- Sense 2 (%1:04:00::) is in the noun.act domain, meaning the act of aiding a cause/policy/interests.
- Sense 3 (%1:09:00::) is in the noun.psychology domain, meaning something providing immaterial assistance.

The context is about public opinion polls tracking "support for democracy" - this is about people's psychological backing/approval of democracy. The percentage (40%, 61%) refers to the proportion of people who support democracy.

Sense 3's example "the policy found little public support" is very close to our context. This is about public support measured in polls.

I think sense 3 is the best fit here because:
1. The example "the policy found little public support" directly parallels "support for democracy has risen"
2. It's in the psychology domain, which fits with attitudes/opinions measured in polls
3. The definition mentions "immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest" - democracy is a cause/interest

Actually, let me reconsider. Sense 2 says "aiding the cause or policy or interests of" - democracy is certainly a cause or policy. The example "the president no longer has the support of his own party" is also political.

But the key distinction might be:
- Sense 2: the act of aiding (more active)
- Sense 3: something providing immaterial assistance (more about the abstract concept of backing)

In the context of a poll measuring "support for democracy," this is about the level of backing/approval people give to democracy as a concept. This seems more like sense 3, where "support" is the abstract backing measured by the poll.

The example for sense 3 - "the policy found little public support" - is almost exactly the same usage as "support for democracy has risen."

I'll go with 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: low
Target surface form: low
Context:
Because the poll has been taken regularly since 1995, it tracks changes in attitude across the region. Two related things stand out in the results of this year's poll, taken in September and early October. The first is Latin America's fairly sunny mood. The second is the increasing stability of attitudes towards democracy and its core institutions. Support for democracy has risen noticeably in several countries on the Pacific rim of South America (see table 1). For example in Peru, where economic growth has averaged 6% a year since 2002, support for democracy has risen from a <t>low</t> of 40% in 2005 to 61% this year. It also rose in Mexico, where the economy has recovered after suffering a big drop in output last year.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=low%1:26:00:: | definition=an air mass of lower pressure; often brings precipitation | synonyms=depression | examples=a low moved in over night bringing sleet and snow
2. sense_key=low%1:18:00:: | definition=British political cartoonist (born in New Zealand) who created the character Colonel Blimp (1891-1963) | synonyms=David Low, Sir David Low, Sir David Alexander Cecil Low
3. sense_key=low%1:07:00:: | definition=a low level or position or degree | examples=the stock market fell to a new low
4. sense_key=low%1:06:00:: | definition=the lowest forward gear ratio in the gear box of a motor vehicle; used to start a car moving | synonyms=first gear, first, low gear

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 "low" in the context: "support for democracy has risen from a low of 40% in 2005 to 61% this year."

Here, "low" refers to a low level or position or degree, specifically a low point in a numerical value (40%).

Looking at the senses:
1. air mass of lower pressure - not relevant
2. political cartoonist - not relevant
3. a low level or position or degree - this fits, as "a low of 40%" refers to a low point/level
4. lowest forward gear ratio - not relevant

Sense 3 is clearly the best match.


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

[User]
Target lemma: year
Target surface form: year
Context:
Because the poll has been taken regularly since 1995, it tracks changes in attitude across the region. Two related things stand out in the results of this year's poll, taken in September and early October. The first is Latin America's fairly sunny mood. The second is the increasing stability of attitudes towards democracy and its core institutions. Support for democracy has risen noticeably in several countries on the Pacific rim of South America (see table 1). For example in Peru, where economic growth has averaged 6% a year since 2002, support for democracy has risen from a low of 40% in 2005 to 61% this <t>year</t>. It also rose in Mexico, where the economy has recovered after suffering a big drop in output last year.

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

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

reasoning_content:
The target word is "year" in the sentence: "It also rose in Mexico, where the economy has recovered after suffering a big drop in output last year."
Here, "last year" refers to the 12-month period of the calendar year prior to the current one.
Sense 1: a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days. (synonyms: twelvemonth, yr. examples: she is 4 years old; in the year 1920)
Sense 2: a period of time occupying a regular part of a calendar year... (a school year)
Sense 3: the period of time that it takes for a planet... (a Martian year)
Sense 4: a body of students... (the class of '97)

The context clearly matches Sense 1.


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

[User]
Target lemma: economy
Target surface form: economy
Context:
Two related things stand out in the results of this year's poll, taken in September and early October. The first is Latin America's fairly sunny mood. The second is the increasing stability of attitudes towards democracy and its core institutions. Support for democracy has risen noticeably in several countries on the Pacific rim of South America (see table 1). For example in Peru, where economic growth has averaged 6% a year since 2002, support for democracy has risen from a low of 40% in 2005 to 61% this year. It also rose in Mexico, where the <t>economy</t> has recovered after suffering a big drop in output last year. But only around half of respondents in Mexico and Brazil, the region's two most populous countries, are convinced democrats, which drags down the regional average (see chart 2).

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=economy%1:14:00:: | definition=the system of production and distribution and consumption | synonyms=economic system
2. sense_key=economy%1:09:01:: | definition=the efficient use of resources | examples=economy of effort
3. sense_key=economy%1:07:00:: | definition=frugality in the expenditure of money or resources | synonyms=thriftiness | examples=the Scots are famous for their economy
4. sense_key=economy%1:04:00:: | definition=an act of economizing; reduction in cost | synonyms=saving | examples=it was a small economy to walk to work every day; there was a saving of 50 cents

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

reasoning_content:
The context discusses Mexico's economy recovering after a drop in output, and economic growth in Peru. This refers to the overall economic system of a country — its production, distribution, and consumption.

Sense 1: "the system of production and distribution and consumption" (economic system) — this fits perfectly.
Sense 2: "the efficient use of resources" — doesn't fit.
Sense 3: "frugality in the expenditure of money or resources" — doesn't fit.
Sense 4: "an act of economizing; reduction in cost" — doesn't fit.


[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: drop
Target surface form: drop
Context:
Two related things stand out in the results of this year's poll, taken in September and early October. The first is Latin America's fairly sunny mood. The second is the increasing stability of attitudes towards democracy and its core institutions. Support for democracy has risen noticeably in several countries on the Pacific rim of South America (see table 1). For example in Peru, where economic growth has averaged 6% a year since 2002, support for democracy has risen from a low of 40% in 2005 to 61% this year. It also rose in Mexico, where the economy has recovered after suffering a big <t>drop</t> in output last year. But only around half of respondents in Mexico and Brazil, the region's two most populous countries, are convinced democrats, which drags down the regional average (see chart 2).

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=drop%1:25:00:: | definition=a shape that is spherical and small | synonyms=bead, pearl | examples=he studied the shapes of low-viscosity drops; beads of sweat on his forehead
2. sense_key=drop%1:23:00:: | definition=a small indefinite quantity (especially of a liquid); ; ; ; --Kipling | synonyms=drib, driblet | examples=he had a drop too much to drink; a drop of each sample was analyzed
3. sense_key=drop%1:07:00:: | definition=a sudden sharp decrease in some quantity | synonyms=dip, fall, free fall | examples=a drop of 57 points on the Dow Jones index; there was a drop in pressure in the pulmonary artery
4. sense_key=drop%1:17:00:: | definition=a steep high face of rock | synonyms=cliff, drop-off | examples=he stood on a high cliff overlooking the town; a steep drop
5. sense_key=drop%1:15:00:: | definition=a predetermined hiding place for the deposit and distribution of illicit goods (such as drugs or stolen property)
6. sense_key=drop%1:11:00:: | definition=a free and rapid descent by the force of gravity | synonyms=fall | examples=it was a miracle that he survived the drop from that height
7. sense_key=drop%1:06:01:: | definition=a curtain that can be lowered and raised onto a stage from the flies; often used as background scenery | synonyms=drop curtain, drop cloth
8. sense_key=drop%1:06:00:: | definition=a central depository where things can be left or picked up
9. sense_key=drop%1:04:00:: | definition=the act of dropping something | examples=they expected the drop would be successful

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

reasoning_content:
The context is: "the economy has recovered after suffering a big drop in output last year"

Here "drop" refers to a sudden sharp decrease in some quantity (output). Sense 3 fits: "a sudden sharp decrease in some quantity" with examples like "a drop of 57 points on the Dow Jones index; there was a drop in pressure in the pulmonary artery".


[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: output
Target surface form: output
Context:
Two related things stand out in the results of this year's poll, taken in September and early October. The first is Latin America's fairly sunny mood. The second is the increasing stability of attitudes towards democracy and its core institutions. Support for democracy has risen noticeably in several countries on the Pacific rim of South America (see table 1). For example in Peru, where economic growth has averaged 6% a year since 2002, support for democracy has risen from a low of 40% in 2005 to 61% this year. It also rose in Mexico, where the economy has recovered after suffering a big drop in <t>output</t> last year. But only around half of respondents in Mexico and Brazil, the region's two most populous countries, are convinced democrats, which drags down the regional average (see chart 2).

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=output%1:06:00:: | definition=final product; the things produced | synonyms=end product
2. sense_key=output%1:04:00:: | definition=production of a certain amount | synonyms=yield
3. sense_key=output%1:10:02:: | definition=signal that comes out of an electronic system | synonyms=output signal
4. sense_key=output%1:23:00:: | definition=the quantity of something (as a commodity) that is created (usually within a given period of time) | synonyms=yield, production | examples=production was up in the second quarter
5. sense_key=output%1:06:01:: | definition=what is produced in a given time period | synonyms=outturn, turnout

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

reasoning_content:
The context is about Mexico's economy recovering after suffering a big drop in output last year. This refers to economic output - the quantity of goods and services produced.

Let me look at the candidate senses:

1. output%1:06:00:: - final product; the things produced (end product)
2. output%1:04:00:: - production of a certain amount (yield)
3. output%1:10:02:: - signal that comes out of an electronic system (output signal)
4. output%1:23:00:: - the quantity of something (as a commodity) that is created (usually within a given period of time) (yield, production) - example: "production was up in the second quarter"
5. output%1:06:01:: - what is produced in a given time period (outturn, turnout)

The context is economic - "the economy has recovered after suffering a big drop in output last year." This is about economic output, the quantity of goods/services produced in a given time period.

Sense 4 seems most appropriate: "the quantity of something (as a commodity) that is created (usually within a given period of time)" with synonyms "yield, production" and example "production was up in the second quarter."

Sense 5 is also close: "what is produced in a given time period" with synonyms "outturn, turnout."

The difference between sense 4 and sense 5:
- Sense 4 emphasizes "the quantity of something (as a commodity)" - more about measurable production quantities
- Sense 5 emphasizes "what is produced in a given time period" - more about the output itself

In economic context, "a big drop in output" typically refers to GDP or economic output - the quantity/amount of production. Sense 4 with its emphasis on "quantity" and the example "production was up in the second quarter" seems to fit well with economic context.

Sense 5 "what is produced in a given time period" with synonyms "outturn, turnout" - these are less common economic terms. "Outturn" is used in some economic contexts but is less standard.

Actually, looking more carefully:
- Sense 4 is in the noun.cognition or noun.quantity domain (1:23), about quantity
- Sense 5 is in noun.artifact (1:06), about what is produced

In the context "a big drop in output," this is referring to the quantity/amount of economic production. The phrase "big drop" suggests we're talking about a quantity that can drop/rise.

Sense 4: "the quantity of something (as a commodity) that is created (usually within a given period of time)" - this fits because economic output is about the quantity of production, and the example "production was up in the second quarter" is clearly economic.

I'll go with sense 4.


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

[User]
Target lemma: year
Target surface form: year
Context:
Two related things stand out in the results of this year's poll, taken in September and early October. The first is Latin America's fairly sunny mood. The second is the increasing stability of attitudes towards democracy and its core institutions. Support for democracy has risen noticeably in several countries on the Pacific rim of South America (see table 1). For example in Peru, where economic growth has averaged 6% a year since 2002, support for democracy has risen from a low of 40% in 2005 to 61% this year. It also rose in Mexico, where the economy has recovered after suffering a big drop in output last <t>year</t>. But only around half of respondents in Mexico and Brazil, the region's two most populous countries, are convinced democrats, which drags down the regional average (see chart 2).

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

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

reasoning_content:
The target word is "year" in the context "last year".
Context: "...where the economy has recovered after suffering a big drop in output last year."
"last year" refers to the calendar year before the current one.
Sense 1: a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days. Examples: in the year 1920.
Sense 2: a period of time occupying a regular part of a calendar year that is used for some particular activity. Examples: a school year.
Sense 3: the period of time that it takes for a planet to make a complete revolution around the sun. Examples: a Martian year takes 687 of our days.
Sense 4: a body of students who graduate together. Examples: she was in my year at Hoehandle High.

"last year" means the previous calendar year, which is a period of 365/366 days.
Sense 1 is the best fit.


[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: half
Target surface form: half
Context:
The first is Latin America's fairly sunny mood. The second is the increasing stability of attitudes towards democracy and its core institutions. Support for democracy has risen noticeably in several countries on the Pacific rim of South America (see table 1). For example in Peru, where economic growth has averaged 6% a year since 2002, support for democracy has risen from a low of 40% in 2005 to 61% this year. It also rose in Mexico, where the economy has recovered after suffering a big drop in output last year. But only around <t>half</t> of respondents in Mexico and Brazil, the region's two most populous countries, are convinced democrats, which drags down the regional average (see chart 2). Some 44% of respondents across the region pronounced themselves satisfied with how their country's democracy works in practice, the same figure as last year but a big increase on the 25% in 2001 (chart 3).

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=half%1:23:00:: | definition=one of two equal parts of a divisible whole | synonyms=one-half | examples=half a loaf; half an hour
2. sense_key=half%1:28:00:: | definition=one of two divisions into which some games or performances are divided: the two divisions are separated by an interval

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 "half" in the context: "But only around half of respondents in Mexico and Brazil... are convinced democrats".
"Half" here refers to one of two equal parts of a divisible whole (the respondents).
Sense 1: one of two equal parts of a divisible whole. Examples: half a loaf; half an hour.
Sense 2: one of two divisions into which some games or performances are divided.
Clearly, Sense 1 is the correct one.


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

[User]
Target lemma: respondent
Target surface form: respondents
Context:
The first is Latin America's fairly sunny mood. The second is the increasing stability of attitudes towards democracy and its core institutions. Support for democracy has risen noticeably in several countries on the Pacific rim of South America (see table 1). For example in Peru, where economic growth has averaged 6% a year since 2002, support for democracy has risen from a low of 40% in 2005 to 61% this year. It also rose in Mexico, where the economy has recovered after suffering a big drop in output last year. But only around half of <t>respondents</t> in Mexico and Brazil, the region's two most populous countries, are convinced democrats, which drags down the regional average (see chart 2). Some 44% of respondents across the region pronounced themselves satisfied with how their country's democracy works in practice, the same figure as last year but a big increase on the 25% in 2001 (chart 3).

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=respondent%1:18:01:: | definition=the codefendant (especially in a divorce proceeding) who is accused of adultery with the corespondent
2. sense_key=respondent%1:18:00:: | definition=someone who responds | synonyms=responder, answerer

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

reasoning_content:
The context is about survey respondents - people who responded to a survey about democracy. So "someone who responds" is the correct sense.

Sense 1 is about a codefendant in a divorce proceeding - clearly wrong.
Sense 2 is "someone who responds" - this fits survey respondents.

The answer is sense 2.


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

[User]
Target lemma: brazil
Target surface form: Brazil
Context:
The first is Latin America's fairly sunny mood. The second is the increasing stability of attitudes towards democracy and its core institutions. Support for democracy has risen noticeably in several countries on the Pacific rim of South America (see table 1). For example in Peru, where economic growth has averaged 6% a year since 2002, support for democracy has risen from a low of 40% in 2005 to 61% this year. It also rose in Mexico, where the economy has recovered after suffering a big drop in output last year. But only around half of respondents in Mexico and <t>Brazil</t>, the region's two most populous countries, are convinced democrats, which drags down the regional average (see chart 2). Some 44% of respondents across the region pronounced themselves satisfied with how their country's democracy works in practice, the same figure as last year but a big increase on the 25% in 2001 (chart 3).

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=brazil%1:15:00:: | definition=the largest Latin American country and the largest Portuguese speaking country in the world; located in the central and northeastern part of South America; world's leading coffee exporter | synonyms=Federative Republic of Brazil, Brasil
2. sense_key=brazil%1:13:00:: | definition=three-sided tropical American nut with white oily meat and hard brown shell | synonyms=brazil nut

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

reasoning_content: The context clearly refers to Brazil as a country - it's mentioned alongside Mexico as "the region's two most populous countries" and discusses democracy, respondents, and regional averages in Latin America. Sense 1 is the correct one.


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

[User]
Target lemma: country
Target surface form: countries
Context:
The first is Latin America's fairly sunny mood. The second is the increasing stability of attitudes towards democracy and its core institutions. Support for democracy has risen noticeably in several countries on the Pacific rim of South America (see table 1). For example in Peru, where economic growth has averaged 6% a year since 2002, support for democracy has risen from a low of 40% in 2005 to 61% this year. It also rose in Mexico, where the economy has recovered after suffering a big drop in output last year. But only around half of respondents in Mexico and Brazil, the region's two most populous <t>countries</t>, are convinced democrats, which drags down the regional average (see chart 2). Some 44% of respondents across the region pronounced themselves satisfied with how their country's democracy works in practice, the same figure as last year but a big increase on the 25% in 2001 (chart 3).

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=country%1:14:00:: | definition=a politically organized body of people under a single government | synonyms=state, nation, land, commonwealth, res publica, body politic | examples=the state has elected a new president; African nations
2. sense_key=country%1:15:00:: | definition=the territory occupied by a nation | synonyms=state, land | examples=he returned to the land of his birth; he visited several European countries
3. sense_key=country%1:14:01:: | definition=the people who live in a nation or country | synonyms=nation, land | examples=a statement that sums up the nation's mood; the news was announced to the nation
4. sense_key=country%1:15:01:: | definition=an area outside of cities and towns | synonyms=rural area | examples=his poetry celebrated the slower pace of life in the country
5. sense_key=country%1:15:02:: | definition=a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography) | synonyms=area | examples=it was a mountainous area; Bible country

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

reasoning_content:
The target word is "countries" in the context: "Brazil, the region's two most populous countries".

Let me analyze the context:
- The text discusses Latin America, democracy support, and mentions specific nations like Peru, Mexico, and Brazil.
- "the region's two most populous countries" - this refers to Mexico and Brazil as political entities/nations.
- The word "populous" suggests we're talking about the people within these countries, but the word "countries" here refers to the political/geographical entities.

Let me look at the candidate senses:

1. country%1:14:00:: - a politically organized body of people under a single government (synonyms: state, nation, land, commonwealth, res publica, body politic)
2. country%1:15:00:: - the territory occupied by a nation (synonyms: state, land)
3. country%1:14:01:: - the people who live in a nation or country (synonyms: nation, land)
4. country%1:15:01:: - an area outside of cities and towns (synonyms: rural area)
5. country%1:15:02:: - a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (synonyms: area)

The phrase "most populous countries" is interesting. "Populous" means having a large population. When we say "most populous countries," we're referring to countries as political entities that have large populations.

Sense 1 refers to a politically organized body of people under a single government. This could fit because "populous" relates to people, and the sense mentions "body of people."

Sense 2 refers to the territory occupied by a nation. This is more about the land/territory.

Sense 3 refers to the people who live in a nation or country. This emphasizes the people aspect.

The phrase "most populous countries" - when we say a country is populous, we mean it has many people. But "country" here still refers to the nation/state as an entity, not just the people.

In political discourse, when we say "Mexico and Brazil are the two most populous countries," we're referring to them as political entities (nations/states) that happen to have large populations. The word "populous" is an adjective describing the country, not defining what a country is.

Sense 1 (a politically organized body of people under a single government) seems most appropriate here because:
- The context is about political attitudes towards democracy
- Mexico and Brazil are referred to as political entities
- The examples "African nations" and "the state has elected a new president" align with this political usage

Sense 3 (the people who live in a nation or country) could be argued because "populous" relates to people, but the word "country" in "most populous countries" still refers to the country as an entity, not just its people. If it were sense 3, we might expect phrasing like "the nations of Mexico and Brazil" or references to the populace specifically.

Actually, let me reconsider. The phrase "most populous countries" is describing countries by their population size. "Populous" means "having a large population" or "densely populated." When we describe a country as "populous," we're saying the country (as a political entity) has many people. The country itself is still the political entity.

I think sense 1 is the best fit - "a politically organized body of people under a single government." The context is about political institutions, democracy, and governance. The countries mentioned (Peru, Mexico, Brazil) are all politically organized entities.

Let me also consider sense 2 - "the territory occupied by a nation." This is more about the geographical territory. While countries do have territories, the emphasis in this context is on the political entities and their populations, not on the land itself.

I'll go with sense 1.


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

[User]
Target lemma: democrat
Target surface form: democrats
Context:
The first is Latin America's fairly sunny mood. The second is the increasing stability of attitudes towards democracy and its core institutions. Support for democracy has risen noticeably in several countries on the Pacific rim of South America (see table 1). For example in Peru, where economic growth has averaged 6% a year since 2002, support for democracy has risen from a low of 40% in 2005 to 61% this year. It also rose in Mexico, where the economy has recovered after suffering a big drop in output last year. But only around half of respondents in Mexico and Brazil, the region's two most populous countries, are convinced <t>democrats</t>, which drags down the regional average (see chart 2). Some 44% of respondents across the region pronounced themselves satisfied with how their country's democracy works in practice, the same figure as last year but a big increase on the 25% in 2001 (chart 3).

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

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

reasoning_content:
The target word "democrats" in context refers to people who support democracy, not members of the Democratic Party (which is a US political party). The context is about Latin America and support for democracy as a system of government.

Sense 1: a member of the Democratic Party - This refers to the US Democratic Party, which doesn't fit the context about Latin American countries.

Sense 2: an advocate of democratic principles - This fits perfectly. The context discusses "convinced democrats" meaning people who are convinced advocates of democracy.

The answer is sense 2.


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

[User]
Target lemma: average
Target surface form: average
Context:
The first is Latin America's fairly sunny mood. The second is the increasing stability of attitudes towards democracy and its core institutions. Support for democracy has risen noticeably in several countries on the Pacific rim of South America (see table 1). For example in Peru, where economic growth has averaged 6% a year since 2002, support for democracy has risen from a low of 40% in 2005 to 61% this year. It also rose in Mexico, where the economy has recovered after suffering a big drop in output last year. But only around half of respondents in Mexico and Brazil, the region's two most populous countries, are convinced democrats, which drags down the regional <t>average</t> (see chart 2). Some 44% of respondents across the region pronounced themselves satisfied with how their country's democracy works in practice, the same figure as last year but a big increase on the 25% in 2001 (chart 3).

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=average%1:09:00:: | definition=a statistic describing the location of a distribution | synonyms=norm | examples=it set the norm for American homes
2. sense_key=average%1:24:00:: | definition=(sports) the ratio of successful performances to opportunities
3. sense_key=average%1:09:01:: | definition=an intermediate scale value regarded as normal or usual | examples=he is about average in height; the snowfall this month is below average

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 "average" appears in the phrase "drags down the regional average". The context discusses percentages of respondents in different countries who are "convinced democrats" or "satisfied with democracy." The regional average refers to the statistical average across the region - a statistic describing the location of a distribution.

Sense 1: a statistic describing the location of a distribution (synonyms: norm) - this fits because the text is talking about a calculated average across the region.
Sense 2: sports ratio - doesn't fit.
Sense 3: an intermediate scale value regarded as normal or usual - this is more about being "average" as in typical/normal, like average height.

The context "drags down the regional average" refers to a computed statistical average (mean) of percentages across countries. This is sense 1, a statistic describing the location of a distribution.