[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: test
Target surface form: tests
Context:
Their commitment to "creativity "can not survive adolescent illiteracy. American education's future will be determined by the degree to which we -- all of us -- allow this common sense to prevail over the illusions that we also share. The education establishment will fight against common sense every inch of the way. The reasons are complex, but one simple reason ought not to be underestimated. "Progressive education "(as it was once called) is far more interesting and agreeable to teachers than is disciplined instruction. It is nice for teachers to think they are engaged in "personality development "and even nicer to minimize those irksome <t>tests</t> with often disappointing results. It also provides teachers with a superior self-definition as a "profession, "since they will have passed courses in educational psychology and educational philosophy.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=test%1:09:02:: | definition=trying something to find out about it | synonyms=trial, trial run, tryout | examples=a sample for ten days free trial; a trial of progesterone failed to relieve the pain
2. sense_key=test%1:04:02:: | definition=any standardized procedure for measuring sensitivity or memory or intelligence or aptitude or personality etc | synonyms=mental test, mental testing, psychometric test | examples=the test was standardized on a large sample of students
3. sense_key=test%1:10:00:: | definition=a set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge | synonyms=examination, exam | examples=when the test was stolen the professor had to make a new set of questions
4. sense_key=test%1:04:03:: | definition=the act of undergoing testing | synonyms=trial | examples=he survived the great test of battle; candidates must compete in a trial of skill
5. sense_key=test%1:04:00:: | definition=the act of testing something | synonyms=trial, run | examples=in the experimental trials the amount of carbon was measured separately; he called each flip of the coin a new trial
6. sense_key=test%1:05:00:: | definition=a hard outer covering as of some amoebas and sea urchins

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 education, teachers, students, and "irksome tests with often disappointing results."

Sense 2: "any standardized procedure for measuring sensitivity or memory or intelligence or aptitude or personality etc" - synonyms include mental test, psychometric test.
Sense 3: "a set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge" - synonyms examination, exam.

In the context of education and "disappointing results," these are academic tests that students take. "Minimize those irksome tests with often disappointing results" suggests exams or standardized tests given to students in schools.

Let's differentiate Sense 2 and Sense 3.
Sense 2 is more about psychological/psychometric testing (measuring sensitivity, memory, intelligence, aptitude, personality). Example: "the test was standardized on a large sample of students".
Sense 3 is about a set of questions evaluating skill or knowledge (examinations, exams). Example: "when the test was stolen the professor had to make a new set of questions".

In an educational setting, "tests" with "disappointing results" that teachers want to minimize usually refer to academic exams (Sense 3) or standardized achievement tests. Wait, in progressive education, minimizing tests usually means they don't want to give academic exams to evaluate students' knowledge. "Those irksome tests with often disappointing results" strongly aligns with Sense 3, a set of questions evaluating skill or knowledge (like an exam). Let's consider if it's Sense 2. "Progressive education" is often contrasted with traditional instruction which relies on "tests" to measure academic achievement.

Let's check the examples:
Sense 2: "standardized procedure for measuring sensitivity or memory or intelligence..."
Sense 3: "a set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge... exam, examination" -> "when the test was stolen the professor had to make a new set of questions"

In the context of "disciplined instruction" vs "progressive education", traditional instruction relies on tests to evaluate skill or knowledge (exams). Therefore, Sense 3 fits best.

Let's re-read carefully: "minimize those irksome tests with often disappointing results".
Teachers minimize exams. Tests in school evaluating knowledge or skill. This is Sense 3.


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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: often
Target surface form: often
Context:
Their commitment to "creativity "can not survive adolescent illiteracy. American education's future will be determined by the degree to which we -- all of us -- allow this common sense to prevail over the illusions that we also share. The education establishment will fight against common sense every inch of the way. The reasons are complex, but one simple reason ought not to be underestimated. "Progressive education "(as it was once called) is far more interesting and agreeable to teachers than is disciplined instruction. It is nice for teachers to think they are engaged in "personality development "and even nicer to minimize those irksome tests with <t>often</t> disappointing results. It also provides teachers with a superior self-definition as a "profession, "since they will have passed courses in educational psychology and educational philosophy.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=often%4:02:00:: | definition=many times at short intervals | synonyms=frequently, oftentimes, oft, ofttimes | examples=we often met over a cup of coffee
2. sense_key=often%4:02:01:: | definition=frequently or in great quantities | synonyms=much, a great deal | examples=I don't drink much; I don't travel much
3. sense_key=often%4:02:02:: | definition=in many cases or instances

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

finish_reason: stop

role: assistant

reasoning_content:
The target word is "often" in the sentence: "It is nice for teachers to think they are engaged in "personality development "and even nicer to minimize those irksome tests with often disappointing results."

Let's look at the senses:
1. sense_key=often%4:02:00:: | definition=many times at short intervals | synonyms=frequently, oftentimes, oft, ofttimes | examples=we often met over a cup of coffee
2. sense_key=often%4:02:01:: | definition=frequently or in great quantities | synonyms=much, a great deal | examples=I don't drink much; I don't travel much
3. sense_key=often%4:02:02:: | definition=in many cases or instances

In the context: "...minimize those irksome tests with often disappointing results."
Here, "often" modifies "disappointing results". It means that the results of the tests are disappointing in many cases.
Sense 3 fits this best: "in many cases or instances".
Let's double check.
"Often" means "frequently" (Sense 1) or "in many cases" (Sense 3).
The phrase "often disappointing results" implies that the results are disappointing in many cases.
Sense 1 emphasizes "many times at short intervals" - "we often met over a cup of coffee".
Sense 3 emphasizes "in many cases or instances".
"often disappointing results" -> results are disappointing in many cases.
Therefore, Sense 3 seems better.

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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:
Their commitment to "creativity "can not survive adolescent illiteracy. American education's future will be determined by the degree to which we -- all of us -- allow this common sense to prevail over the illusions that we also share. The education establishment will fight against common sense every inch of the way. The reasons are complex, but one simple reason ought not to be underestimated. "Progressive education "(as it was once called) is far more interesting and agreeable to teachers than is disciplined instruction. It is nice for teachers to think they are engaged in "personality development "and even nicer to minimize those irksome tests with often disappointing <t>results</t>. It also provides teachers with a superior self-definition as a "profession, "since they will have passed courses in educational psychology and educational philosophy.

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}.

raw_output:
Looking at the context, "results" refers to the outcomes/scores produced by the tests. The teachers find it "nicer to minimize those irksome tests with often disappointing results" — meaning the test outcomes (scores) are frequently disappointing.

Comparing the senses:
- Sense 1 emphasizes a phenomenon caused by a previous phenomenon (consequences/effects), with examples like "his decision had depressing consequences for business."
- Sense 3 refers to "something that results" with the example "he listened for the results on the radio" — this is the standard usage for reported outcomes like test scores or election results.

The collocation "test results" refers to concrete reported outcomes (scores), which aligns directly with sense 3's example and definition. The emphasis is on the outcomes themselves, not on a broad causal consequence relationship.

{"sense_index": 3}

reasoning_content:
The target word is "results" in the context: "minimize those irksome tests with often disappointing results."

Let's analyze the context:
- The sentence talks about tests and their "disappointing results."
- Tests produce outcomes or scores.
- The word "results" here refers to the phenomenon that follows from taking the tests—the outcomes or consequences of the tests.

Looking at the 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=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
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

Sense 2 is about solutions/answers to problems—not appropriate here.
Sense 4 is about semantic role—not appropriate.
Sense 1: "a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon" - this fits; test results are consequences of taking tests.
Sense 3: "something that results" - this also fits, and the example "he listened for the results on the radio" specifically refers to test/election results.

The key distinction between senses 1 and 3:
- Sense 1 emphasizes causation—something following from a previous phenomenon. The example mentions "depressing consequences," which aligns with "disappointing results."
- Sense 3 emphasizes the outcome itself. The example about "listening for results on the radio" typically refers to election results or exam results.

In the context "tests with often disappointing results," the results are the outcomes/scores of the tests. The example for sense 3 ("he listened for the results on the radio") is very close to this usage—it's about test/election results as concrete outcomes.

However, sense 1's definition "a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon" with synonyms like consequence, effect, outcome, and the example "his decision had depressing consequences for business" also fits well.

The phrase "disappointing results" in the context of tests... In WordNet, sense 3 (result%1:11:00) "something that results" with synonyms like "final result, outcome, termination" and the example about listening to results on the radio seems most fitting for test results—the concrete outcomes/scores.

But sense 1 (result%1:19:00) with definition "a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon" and the example "his decision had depressing consequences for business" — the word "disappointing" in the context parallels "depressing" in the example.

Hmm, let me think more carefully. The context is "tests with often disappointing results." Here, "results" refers to the outcomes/scores of the tests—the things that come about as a consequence of the students taking the tests. This is the phenomenon that follows from taking the test.

Sense 1 seems to capture the causal relationship—the test causes the results. Sense 3 is more neutral—"something that results."

In common usage, "test results" typically refers to the scores/outcomes. The example for sense 3 "he listened for the results on the radio" is commonly about election results or exam results—the concrete outcomes.

I think sense 3 is the best fit here because:
1. "Results" in "test results" is a common collocation that refers to outcomes.
2. The example for sense 3 specifically mentions results being reported (on the radio), which parallels test results being reported.
3. The synonyms "outcome, final result, termination" fit the context of test outcomes.

But wait—sense 1 also has "outcome" as a synonym. The distinction between senses 1 and 3 is subtle. Sense 1 emphasizes the causal relationship (a phenomenon that follows AND is caused by some previous phenomenon), while sense 3 is simply "something that results."

In the context, the tests cause the results. But "results" here is more about the concrete outcomes (scores, grades) than about the causal phenomenon.

Actually, looking more carefully at the WordNet hierarchy:
- Sense 1 (result%1:19:00) is in the cognitive/abstract domain (1:19)
- Sense 3 (result%1:11:00) is in a different domain (1:11)

Let me reconsider. The example for sense 1 "his decision had depressing consequences for business" — this is about the effects/consequences of an action. The example for sense 3 "he listened for the results on the radio" — this is about reported outcomes, like election or exam results.

"Tests with often disappointing results" — the results here are the outcomes of the tests (scores, grades). This is closer to sense 3's usage (reported outcomes) than to sense 1's usage (consequences/effects of actions).

I'll go with sense 3.

Wait, but let me reconsider one more time. "Disappointing results" from tests... The results are caused by the tests (and by student performance on them). The word "disappointing" is an adjective describing the results, similar to "depressing" in sense 1's example.

Actually, I think the key distinction is:
- Sense 1: consequences/effects — broader, about what follows from an action/phenomenon
- Sense 3: final outcomes/results — more specific, about the end product or conclusion

"Test results" as scores/outcomes seems more like sense 3. But "results" as consequences of tests being given... could be sense 1.

Hmm, I think I need to be more precise. In the sentence, "minimize those irksome tests with often disappointing results" — the tests have results (outcomes/scores). These are the things that result from the tests. The teachers want to minimize the tests because the results are often disappointing.

I think sense 3 is more appropriate because "results" here refers to the concrete outcomes of the tests (scores, grades), not to broader consequences/effects. The example "he listened for the results on the radio" is about concrete reported outcomes, which parallels test scores being reported.

Let me go with sense 3.

Hmm, but actually re-reading sense 1's example more carefully: "the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise; his decision had depressing consequences for business" — these are about phenomena that follow from a cause. Test results do follow from taking tests.

And sense 3's example: "he listened for the results on the radio" — this is clearly about election results or exam results.

The phrase "test results" is a common collocation, and I think it aligns more with sense 3's example than with sense 1's examples.

I'll go with sense 3.

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

Sense 1: "a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon" — this emphasizes the causal relationship. The results follow from and are caused by the tests.

Sense 3: "something that results" — this is very general and vague, but the example "he listened for the results on the radio" suggests it's about reported outcomes (election results, exam results).

In the context, "tests with often disappointing results" — the results are the outcomes of the tests. The sentence is about teachers wanting to minimize tests because the results (outcomes/scores) are often disappointing.

I think sense 3 is the best fit because:
1. The example closely matches the usage (reported results from an event/test)
2. The synonyms (outcome, final result) fit the context of test outcomes
3. The context is about concrete outcomes of tests, not broader consequences

Final answer: sense 3.

Wait, actually, I want to reconsider one more time. Let me look at the broader context:

The passage is about education, specifically about "progressive education" vs. "disciplined instruction." The sentence mentions "minimize those irksome tests with often disappointing results." Here, "results" refers to the outcomes/scores of the tests. The teachers find the tests irksome and the results (outcomes) often disappointing.

Sense 3: "something that results" with example "he listened for the results on the radio" — this is the sense used when talking about test results, election results, etc.

Sense 1: "a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon" — this is more about consequences/effects.

I think "test results" is more aligned with sense 3. The results are the outcomes of the tests, and they are reported/known. This is different from, say, "the results of the policy" which would be sense 1 (consequences/effects).

Actually, hmm. But "disappointing results" — the adjective "disappointing" is closer to "depressing" in sense 1's example. And the results ARE caused by the previous phenomenon (taking tests).

I think I'm overthinking this. Let me just go with sense 3 because the example "he listened for the results on the radio" is about reported results from tests/elections, which is exactly what "test results" refers to in this context.

Final answer: sense 3.

Hmm, but actually one more consideration. The sentence structure is "tests with often disappointing results." Here, "results" is modified by "disappointing" and refers to what the tests produce.

In WordNet:
- Sense 1 (result%1:19:00) is listed in the synset with consequence, effect, outcome, event, issue, upshot — these are all about what follows from a cause
- Sense 3 (result%1:11:00) is listed with resultant, final result, outcome, termination — these are about the end result

The word "outcome" appears in both synsets, which makes this tricky.

But the key differentiator is the example:
- Sense 1: "his decision had depressing consequences for business" — about the consequences of a decision
- Sense 3: "he listened for the results on the radio" — about reported results (election/test results)

"Tests with often disappointing results" — the results are the reported outcomes of the tests. This is closer to sense 3.

OK, I'm going with sense 3. Final answer.

Hmm, but wait. I realize I should think about this more carefully. The context says "minimize those irksome tests with often disappointing results." The teachers want to minimize the tests. Why? Because the tests have often disappointing results. The "results" here are the outcomes/scores that come from the tests.

In the example for sense 1: "his decision had depressing consequences for business" — the consequences follow from the decision. Similarly, the results follow from the tests.

In the example for sense 3: "he listened for the results on the radio" — this is about receiving information about results. The results themselves could be election results, test results, etc.

I think the key question is: is "results" here being used as "consequences/effects" (sense 1) or as "outcomes/scores" (sense 3)?

In the context of tests in education, "results" typically means the scores/outcomes. When we say "test results," we mean the scores. This is more like sense 3's example (listening for results on the radio = waiting for scores/outcomes to be announced).

But sense 1's definition "a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon" also fits—the test results are caused by the tests.

I think the distinction is:
- Sense 1 emphasizes the causal/sequential relationship (A causes B, B is the result)
- Sense 3 emphasizes the final outcome itself (the end result, the thing that results)

In "tests with often disappointing results," the emphasis is on the outcomes/scores of the tests, not on the causal relationship. The teachers are disappointed by the outcomes (scores), not by the fact that the tests caused those outcomes.

I'll go with sense 3.

Actually, I just realized something. Let me re-read the context more carefully:

"minimize those irksome tests with often disappointing results"

The teachers want to minimize tests. The tests are irksome. And the tests have often disappointing results. The "results" here = the outcomes of the tests = the scores. These are the "final results" or "outcomes" of the testing process.

Sense 3's definition: "something that results" — the scores are what results from the tests.
Sense 3's example: "he listened for the results on the radio" — waiting for outcomes to be announced.

This fits perfectly with "test results" = scores that come from tests.

Sense 1's definition: "a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon" — this also fits, but it's more about consequences/effects.

I'm going with sense 3. Final answer.

Actually, I want to look at this from another angle. Let me think about what "results" means in different contexts:

1. "The results of the experiment showed..." — sense 3 (outcomes/findings)
2. "As a result of his decision, business suffered" — sense 1 (consequence)
3. "He listened for the results on the radio" — sense 3 (reported outcomes)
4. "His decision had depressing consequences" — sense 1 (effects)

"Tests with often disappointing results" — this is like example 1, where "results" = outcomes/findings. The tests produce results (scores), and these results are often disappointing.

Sense 3 fits this usage better.

Final answer: sense 3.

Hmm, one more thing. Let me check the domain codes:
- Sense 1: result%1:19:00 — 1:19 is likely "cognition" or "psychological features"
- Sense 3: result%1:11:00 — 1:11 is likely "event" or "act" or something related

In WordNet, 1:11 typically corresponds to nouns denoting events or natural phenomena, while 1:19 might be something else.

Actually, in WordNet:
- 1:11 = noun.event
- 1:19 = noun.cognition (but this doesn't seem right for "result")

Let me reconsider. Actually, I'm not sure about the exact domain codes, but the definitions and examples are what matter most.

OK, I've been going back and forth too much. Let me make a final decision:

The context is "tests with often disappointing results."
- "Results" = the outcomes/scores of the tests
- The example for sense 3 "he listened for the results on the radio" closely parallels this usage (reported outcomes from tests/elections)
- Sense 3's synonyms "final result, outcome, termination" fit the context of test outcomes

I'm going with sense 3.

Wait, I realize I should double check something. Let me look at this from the perspective of which sense is more commonly used for "test results."

"Test results" is a very common phrase in English, and it refers to the scores/outcomes of tests. In WordNet, which sense best captures this?

Sense 3: "something that results" with example "he listened for the results on the radio" — this example is about waiting for results to be announced, which is exactly what happens with test results.

Sense 1: "a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon" with example "his decision had depressing consequences for business" — this is about the consequences of a decision.

"Test results" = outcomes/scores = sense 3.

Final answer: sense 3.

Hmm, but actually I want to reconsider once more. The phrase in context is "tests with often disappointing results." Let me parse this:

"tests" = the tests (noun)
"with" = preposition
"often" = adverb
"disappointing" = adjective
"results" = noun (the outcomes of the tests)

The teachers want to minimize tests because:
1. The tests are irksome
2. The tests have often disappointing results (the outcomes are often disappointing)

The "results" here are the outcomes/scores of the tests. This is clearly sense 3, as the example "he listened for the results on the radio" demonstrates the usage of "results" as reported outcomes.

Sense 1 would be more appropriate if the sentence said something like "the tests had disappointing consequences" or "as a result of the tests, students were disappointed."

OK, final answer: sense 3.

Actually, hmm, I want to reconsider one more time.

Looking at sense 1's example again: "his decision had depressing consequences for business" — here, the consequences are what followed from the decision. The word "depressing" modifies "consequences," just as "disappointing" modifies "results" in our context.

And looking at sense 3's example: "he listened for the results on the radio" — here, "results" refers to outcomes being announced/reported.

The question is: in "tests with often disappointing results," does "results" mean:
(a) The outcomes/scores of the tests (sense 3)
(b) The consequences/effects of the tests (sense 1)

I think (a) is correct. "Test results" in education refers to scores/outcomes. The teachers are disappointed by the scores, not by the broader consequences of testing.

Final answer: sense 3.

OK wait, I need to think about this differently. Let me consider the full context one more time.

The passage discusses how "progressive education" is more agreeable to teachers than "disciplined instruction." One reason is that progressive education allows teachers to "minimize those irksome tests with often disappointing results."

The "results" here are the outcomes of the tests—the scores. The tests produce results (scores), and these results are often disappointing (presumably showing poor student performance).

The teachers want to minimize the tests because the results (scores) are disappointing. This is sense 3: "something that results" = the scores that result from the tests.

The example for sense 3, "he listened for the results on the radio," is about someone waiting for outcomes to be reported. This is similar to how test results are awaited/reported.

I'm confident: sense 3.

Hmm, actually, I want to look at this one more time. I keep going back and forth, so let me try to settle this definitively.

Sense 1: result%1:19:00 — "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"

Sense 3: result%1:11:00 — "something that results"
- Synonyms: resultant, final result, outcome, termination
- Examples: "he listened for the results on the radio"

The key difference seems to be:
- Sense 1 emphasizes the causal relationship: A causes B, B follows A
- Sense 3 is simply about the outcome itself, the thing that results

In the context "tests with often disappointing results":
- The tests produce results (scores/outcomes)
- These results are the things that result from the tests
- The emphasis is on the outcomes themselves, not on the causal relationship

Sense 3's definition "something that results" is simple and direct. The results are what result from the tests. The example "he listened for the results on the radio" is about outcomes being reported, which is similar to test scores being reported.

Sense 1's definition emphasizes causation, and the examples are about effects/consequences. While test results ARE caused by tests, the emphasis in the context is on the outcomes themselves (disappointing scores), not on the causal relationship.

I'm going with sense 3. FINAL ANSWER.

Actually, you know what, let me reconsider one final time. I think the issue is that both senses could potentially fit, but I need to determine which one is the BEST fit.

The sentence: "minimize those irksome tests with often disappointing results"

Key observations:
1. "Results" here is modified by "disappointing" — the results are disappointing
2. "Results" is associated with "tests" — the results come from the tests
3. The teachers want to minimize the tests because the results are disappointing

In education, "test results" is a common collocation referring to scores/outcomes. When we say "the test results were disappointing," we mean the scores were low/poor.

Now, which sense captures this?

Sense 1: "a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon" — This captures the causal relationship (tests cause results), and the example "his decision had depressing consequences for business" shows a similar pattern (decision → consequences, just as tests → results).

Sense 3: "something that results" — This is more general, and the example "he listened for the results on the radio" shows the usage of "results" as reported outcomes.

I think the key insight is that in "test results," the word "results" refers to the concrete outcomes/scores, not to abstract consequences. When we say "the results of the test," we mean the scores, not the broader consequences of testing.

Sense 3's example "he listened for the results on the radio" is about concrete, reported outcomes (election results or exam results). This is the same usage as "test results" — concrete, reported outcomes.

Sense 1's examples are about phenomena that follow from causes (magnetic effect, business consequences). These are more abstract and broad.

"Tests with often disappointing results" — the results are concrete outcomes (scores), similar to sense 3's example.

FINAL ANSWER: sense 3.

I'm going to commit to this answer now.

Actually, let me reconsider one more time, because I want to be really sure.

Looking at the context again: "It is nice for teachers to think they are engaged in 'personality development' and even nicer to minimize those irksome tests with often disappointing results."

The point is that teachers find it nicer to minimize tests that have disappointing results. The "results" are what the tests produce — the scores/outcomes. Teachers don't like tests because the results (scores) are often disappointing (showing poor student performance, which reflects badly on the teachers).

In WordNet:
- Sense 1 (result%1:19:00): This is about consequences/effects. The example "his decision had depressing consequences for business" shows that this sense is about what follows from an action. But "test results" are not really "consequences" in this sense — they are the direct outputs/outcomes of the tests.
- Sense 3 (result%1:11:00): This is about "something that results." The example "he listened for the results on the radio" shows that this sense is used for reported outcomes, like election results or exam results. This fits "test results" perfectly.

I'm confident that sense 3 is the best fit. The example for sense 3 is about listening for results (outcomes) being reported, which is the same usage as "test results" — the outcomes of tests.

FINAL ANSWER: sense 3.

Actually, I realize I should also consider whether "results" in this context could refer to sense 1 because the results are "caused by" the tests (the previous phenomenon). The definition of sense 1 says "a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon." Test results do follow from and are caused by tests.

But the example for sense 1 ("his decision had depressing consequences for business") is about broader consequences, not direct outputs. Test results are the direct outputs of tests, not broader consequences.

Sense 3's example ("he listened for the results on the radio") is about direct outcomes being reported, which is the same as test results.

So sense 3 is the better fit.

FINAL ANSWER: sense 3. I'm committing to this.


[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: provide
Target surface form: provides
Context:
American education's future will be determined by the degree to which we -- all of us -- allow this common sense to prevail over the illusions that we also share. The education establishment will fight against common sense every inch of the way. The reasons are complex, but one simple reason ought not to be underestimated. "Progressive education "(as it was once called) is far more interesting and agreeable to teachers than is disciplined instruction. It is nice for teachers to think they are engaged in "personality development "and even nicer to minimize those irksome tests with often disappointing results. It also <t>provides</t> teachers with a superior self-definition as a "profession, "since they will have passed courses in educational psychology and educational philosophy. I myself took such courses in college, thinking I might end up a schoolteacher.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=provide%2:40:00:: | definition=give something useful or necessary to | synonyms=supply, render, furnish | examples=We provided the room with an electrical heater
2. sense_key=provide%2:34:00:: | definition=give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance | synonyms=supply, ply, cater | examples=The hostess provided lunch for all the guests
3. sense_key=provide%2:32:00:: | definition=determine (what is to happen in certain contingencies), especially by including a proviso condition or stipulation | examples=The will provides that each child should receive half of the money; The Constitution provides for the right to free speech
4. sense_key=provide%2:41:00:: | definition=mount or put up | synonyms=put up, offer | examples=put up a good fight; offer resistance
5. sense_key=provide%2:42:00:: | definition=make a possibility or provide opportunity for; permit to be attainable or cause to remain | synonyms=leave, allow for, allow | examples=This leaves no room for improvement; The evidence allows only one conclusion
6. sense_key=provide%2:40:08:: | definition=supply means of subsistence; earn a living | synonyms=bring home the bacon | examples=He provides for his large family by working three jobs; Women nowadays not only take care of the household but also bring home the bacon
7. sense_key=provide%2:30:05:: | definition=take measures in preparation for | examples=provide for the proper care of the passengers on the cruise ship

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 "provides" in the context: "It also provides teachers with a superior self-definition as a 'profession,' since they will have passed courses in educational psychology and educational philosophy."

Let's analyze the context:
- "It also provides teachers with a superior self-definition..."
- "It" refers to "Progressive education" (or the aspects of it mentioned).
- The structure is "provides [someone] with [something]".
- It gives teachers a superior self-definition.

Now let's look at the candidate senses:
1. sense_key=provide%2:40:00:: | definition=give something useful or necessary to | synonyms=supply, render, furnish | examples=We provided the room with an electrical heater
- "give something useful or necessary to" -> fits "give teachers a superior self-definition".
- Example: "provided the room with an electrical heater" -> Structure: "provide [someone/something] with [something]". Matches "provides teachers with a superior self-definition".

2. sense_key=provide%2:34:00:: | definition=give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance | synonyms=supply, ply, cater | examples=The hostess provided lunch for all the guests
- Focuses on desires, needs, support, food, sustenance.

3. sense_key=provide%2:32:00:: | definition=determine (what is to happen in certain contingencies), especially by including a proviso condition or stipulation | examples=The will provides that each child should receive half of the money; The Constitution provides for the right to free speech
- Legal/formal provision.

4. sense_key=provide%2:41:00:: | definition=mount or put up | synonyms=put up, offer | examples=put up a good fight; offer resistance
- Not relevant.

5. sense_key=provide%2:42:00:: | definition=make a possibility or provide opportunity for; permit to be attainable or cause to remain | synonyms=leave, allow for, allow | examples=This leaves no room for improvement; The evidence allows only one conclusion
- "leave/allow" sense. Not the right syntactic fit ("provides teachers with").

6. sense_key=provide%2:40:08:: | definition=supply means of subsistence; earn a living | synonyms=bring home the bacon | examples=He provides for his large family by working three jobs
- Subsistence.

7. sense_key=provide%2:30:05:: | definition=take measures in preparation for | examples=provide for the proper care of the passengers on the cruise ship
- Preparation.

Sense 1 matches perfectly: "give something useful or necessary to" and the syntactic pattern "provide [recipient] with [object]" aligns with "provides teachers with a superior self-definition".

Let's double check.
Sense 1 definition: give something useful or necessary to
Synonyms: supply, render, furnish
Examples: We provided the room with an electrical heater

"It also provides teachers with a superior self-definition as a 'profession'..."
This is exactly the "provide X with Y" construction, meaning to give or supply X with Y.
Therefore, 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: teacher
Target surface form: teachers
Context:
American education's future will be determined by the degree to which we -- all of us -- allow this common sense to prevail over the illusions that we also share. The education establishment will fight against common sense every inch of the way. The reasons are complex, but one simple reason ought not to be underestimated. "Progressive education "(as it was once called) is far more interesting and agreeable to teachers than is disciplined instruction. It is nice for teachers to think they are engaged in "personality development "and even nicer to minimize those irksome tests with often disappointing results. It also provides <t>teachers</t> with a superior self-definition as a "profession, "since they will have passed courses in educational psychology and educational philosophy. I myself took such courses in college, thinking I might end up a schoolteacher.

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

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

reasoning_content:
The target word is "teachers" in the context of American education, where teachers are people whose occupation is teaching. They take courses in educational psychology and philosophy, think about personality development, deal with tests, etc.

Sense 1: a person whose occupation is teaching - this fits perfectly.
Sense 2: a personified abstraction that teaches - this doesn't fit, as the context clearly refers to actual human teachers in schools.

The answer is sense 1.

provider: Baidu


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

[User]
Target lemma: profession
Target surface form: profession
Context:
American education's future will be determined by the degree to which we -- all of us -- allow this common sense to prevail over the illusions that we also share. The education establishment will fight against common sense every inch of the way. The reasons are complex, but one simple reason ought not to be underestimated. "Progressive education "(as it was once called) is far more interesting and agreeable to teachers than is disciplined instruction. It is nice for teachers to think they are engaged in "personality development "and even nicer to minimize those irksome tests with often disappointing results. It also provides teachers with a superior self-definition as a "<t>profession</t>, "since they will have passed courses in educational psychology and educational philosophy. I myself took such courses in college, thinking I might end up a schoolteacher.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=profession%1:14:00:: | definition=the body of people in a learned occupation | examples=the news spread rapidly through the medical profession; they formed a community of scientists
2. sense_key=profession%1:04:00:: | definition=an occupation requiring special education (especially in the liberal arts or sciences)
3. sense_key=profession%1:10:00:: | definition=an open avowal (true or false) of some belief or opinion | synonyms=professing | examples=a profession of disagreement
4. sense_key=profession%1:10:01:: | definition=affirmation of acceptance of some religion or faith | examples=a profession of Christianity

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 teachers and their "superior self-definition as a 'profession'". The text mentions that teachers passed courses in educational psychology and educational philosophy, which provides them with a superior self-definition as a "profession."

This is about the occupation of teaching being considered a profession, with special education/training (courses in educational psychology and philosophy).

Sense 1: "the body of people in a learned occupation" - examples: medical profession, community of scientists
Sense 2: "an occupation requiring special education (especially in the liberal arts or sciences)"

The context talks about teachers viewing themselves as a "profession" because they have taken specialized courses. This is about teaching being an occupation that requires special education.

Sense 2 seems to fit best - an occupation requiring special education. The teachers passed courses in educational psychology and educational philosophy, which makes them feel like a profession (an occupation requiring special education).

Sense 1 is about "the body of people" in a learned occupation, like "the medical profession" referring to doctors collectively.

In the context, "a profession" is being used to describe the occupation itself as something that requires special education, which aligns with sense 2.

Let me reconsider. The sentence says "provides teachers with a superior self-definition as a 'profession'". This means teachers define themselves as belonging to a profession.

Sense 1: the body of people in a learned occupation - "the medical profession"
Sense 2: an occupation requiring special education

"A superior self-definition as a profession" - they see themselves as a profession. This could mean they see their occupation as one requiring special education (sense 2), or they see themselves as part of a body of people in a learned occupation (sense 1).

The phrase "self-definition as a profession" suggests they are defining their work/occupation as a profession. The fact that they passed courses in educational psychology and philosophy is what qualifies them - this is about the occupation requiring special education.

I think sense 2 is the better fit here. The context emphasizes that the special courses they took (educational psychology, educational philosophy) give them this superior self-definition as a profession, which points to "an occupation requiring special education."

Actually, let me reconsider again. "Self-definition as a profession" - teachers defining themselves as a profession. This is about the collective body of teachers being a profession, like how "the medical profession" refers to doctors collectively.

But the key differentiator is the emphasis on having passed courses - special education. This aligns with sense 2.

I'll go with 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: pass
Target surface form: passed
Context:
American education's future will be determined by the degree to which we -- all of us -- allow this common sense to prevail over the illusions that we also share. The education establishment will fight against common sense every inch of the way. The reasons are complex, but one simple reason ought not to be underestimated. "Progressive education "(as it was once called) is far more interesting and agreeable to teachers than is disciplined instruction. It is nice for teachers to think they are engaged in "personality development "and even nicer to minimize those irksome tests with often disappointing results. It also provides teachers with a superior self-definition as a "profession, "since they will have <t>passed</t> courses in educational psychology and educational philosophy. I myself took such courses in college, thinking I might end up a schoolteacher.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=pass%2:38:00:: | definition=go across or through | synonyms=go through, go across | examples=We passed the point where the police car had parked; A terrible thought went through his mind
2. sense_key=pass%2:38:05:: | definition=move past | synonyms=travel by, pass by, surpass, go past, go by | examples=A black limousine passed by when she looked out the window; He passed his professor in the hall
3. sense_key=pass%2:41:02:: | definition=make laws, bills, etc. or bring into effect by legislation | synonyms=legislate | examples=They passed the amendment; We cannot legislate how people spend their free time
4. sense_key=pass%2:38:03:: | definition=pass by | synonyms=elapse, lapse, slip by, glide by, slip away, go by | examples=three years elapsed
5. sense_key=pass%2:40:00:: | definition=place into the hands or custody of | synonyms=hand, reach, pass on, turn over, give | examples=hand me the spoon, please; Turn the files over to me, please
6. sense_key=pass%2:42:08:: | definition=stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point | synonyms=run, go, lead, extend | examples=Service runs all the way to Cranbury; His knowledge doesn't go very far
7. sense_key=pass%2:38:01:: | definition=travel past | synonyms=overtake, overhaul | examples=The sports car passed all the trucks
8. sense_key=pass%2:30:00:: | definition=come to pass | synonyms=happen, hap, go on, pass off, occur, fall out | examples=What is happening?; The meeting took place off without an incidence
9. sense_key=pass%2:41:04:: | definition=go unchallenged; be approved | synonyms=clear | examples=The bill cleared the House
10. sense_key=pass%2:42:00:: | definition=pass time in a specific way | synonyms=spend | examples=how are you spending your summer vacation?
11. sense_key=pass%2:35:00:: | definition=pass over, across, or through | synonyms=guide, run, draw | examples=He ran his eyes over her body; She ran her fingers along the carved figurine
12. sense_key=pass%2:32:01:: | definition=transmit information | synonyms=communicate, pass on, pass along, put across | examples=Please communicate this message to all employees; pass along the good news
13. sense_key=pass%2:30:01:: | definition=disappear gradually | synonyms=evanesce, fade, blow over, pass off, fleet | examples=The pain eventually passed off
14. sense_key=pass%2:41:08:: | definition=go successfully through a test or a selection process | synonyms=make it | examples=She passed the new Jersey Bar Exam and can practice law now
15. sense_key=pass%2:42:04:: | definition=be superior or better than some standard | synonyms=exceed, transcend, overstep, go past, top | examples=She exceeded our expectations; She topped her performance of last year
16. sense_key=pass%2:41:07:: | definition=accept or judge as acceptable | examples=The teacher passed the student although he was weak
17. sense_key=pass%2:41:11:: | definition=allow to go without comment or censure | examples=the insult passed as if unnoticed
18. sense_key=pass%2:40:02:: | definition=transfer to another; of rights or property | examples=Our house passed under his official control
19. sense_key=pass%2:38:02:: | definition=pass into a specified state or condition | synonyms=sink, lapse | examples=He sank into nirvana
20. sense_key=pass%2:40:01:: | definition=throw (a ball) to another player | examples=Smith passed
21. sense_key=pass%2:40:13:: | definition=be inherited by | synonyms=fall, return, devolve | examples=The estate fell to my sister; The land returned to the family
22. sense_key=pass%2:38:04:: | definition=cause to pass | synonyms=make pass | examples=She passed around the plates
23. sense_key=pass%2:32:00:: | definition=grant authorization or clearance for | synonyms=authorize, authorise, clear | examples=Clear the manuscript for publication; The rock star never authorized this slanderous biography
24. sense_key=pass%2:30:11:: | definition=pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life | synonyms=die, decease, perish, go, exit, pass away | examples=She died from cancer; The children perished in the fire
25. sense_key=pass%2:29:00:: | definition=eliminate from the body | synonyms=excrete, egest, eliminate | examples=Pass a kidney stone

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: "since they will have passed courses in educational psychology and educational philosophy."

This means the teachers successfully completed courses. Looking at the senses:

Sense 14: "go successfully through a test or a selection process" with examples "She passed the new Jersey Bar Exam and can practice law now" - this fits "passed courses" meaning they successfully completed the courses.

Sense 9: "go unchallenged; be approved" - this is more about bills/laws being approved.

Sense 16: "accept or judge as acceptable" - this is about a teacher passing a student, not about someone passing a course.

Sense 14 is the best fit - "go successfully through a test or a selection process." The teachers have passed courses, meaning they successfully completed them.

Wait, let me reconsider. "Passed courses" - does this mean they went through them successfully? Yes, this is the standard meaning of passing a course in an educational context.

Sense 14 definition is "go successfully through a test or a selection process" with synonym "make it" and example "She passed the new Jersey Bar Exam and can practice law now."

This seems to be the best fit. The teachers have successfully completed (passed) courses in educational psychology and educational philosophy.


[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: course
Target surface form: courses
Context:
American education's future will be determined by the degree to which we -- all of us -- allow this common sense to prevail over the illusions that we also share. The education establishment will fight against common sense every inch of the way. The reasons are complex, but one simple reason ought not to be underestimated. "Progressive education "(as it was once called) is far more interesting and agreeable to teachers than is disciplined instruction. It is nice for teachers to think they are engaged in "personality development "and even nicer to minimize those irksome tests with often disappointing results. It also provides teachers with a superior self-definition as a "profession, "since they will have passed <t>courses</t> in educational psychology and educational philosophy. I myself took such courses in college, thinking I might end up a schoolteacher.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=course%1:04:01:: | definition=education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings | synonyms=course of study, course of instruction, class | examples=he took a course in basket weaving; flirting is not unknown in college classes
2. sense_key=course%1:14:00:: | definition=a connected series of events or actions or developments | synonyms=line | examples=the government took a firm course; historians can only point out those lines for which evidence is available
3. sense_key=course%1:15:00:: | definition=general line of orientation | synonyms=trend | examples=the river takes a southern course; the northeastern trend of the coast
4. sense_key=course%1:04:00:: | definition=a mode of action | synonyms=course of action | examples=if you persist in that course you will surely fail; once a nation is embarked on a course of action it becomes extremely difficult for any retraction to take place
5. sense_key=course%1:17:00:: | definition=a line or route along which something travels or moves | synonyms=path, track | examples=the hurricane demolished houses in its path; the track of an animal
6. sense_key=course%1:14:01:: | definition=a body of students who are taught together | synonyms=class, form, grade | examples=early morning classes are always sleepy
7. sense_key=course%1:13:00:: | definition=part of a meal served at one time | examples=she prepared a three course meal
8. sense_key=course%1:06:01:: | definition=(construction) a layer of masonry | synonyms=row | examples=a course of bricks
9. sense_key=course%1:06:00:: | definition=facility consisting of a circumscribed area of land or water laid out for a sport | examples=the course had only nine holes; the course was less than a mile

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 mentions "passed courses in educational psychology and educational philosophy" and "I myself took such courses in college, thinking I might end up a schoolteacher."

This refers to educational courses - classes or series of lessons that teachers take.

Sense 1: "education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings" with synonyms "course of study, course of instruction, class" and examples "he took a course in basket weaving; flirting is not unknown in college classes"

This matches perfectly. The target word "courses" refers to educational classes/courses that teachers take.


[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: educational
Target surface form: educational
Context:
American education's future will be determined by the degree to which we -- all of us -- allow this common sense to prevail over the illusions that we also share. The education establishment will fight against common sense every inch of the way. The reasons are complex, but one simple reason ought not to be underestimated. "Progressive education "(as it was once called) is far more interesting and agreeable to teachers than is disciplined instruction. It is nice for teachers to think they are engaged in "personality development "and even nicer to minimize those irksome tests with often disappointing results. It also provides teachers with a superior self-definition as a "profession, "since they will have passed courses in <t>educational</t> psychology and educational philosophy. I myself took such courses in college, thinking I might end up a schoolteacher.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=educational%3:01:00:: | definition=relating to the process of education | examples=educational psychology
2. sense_key=educational%5:00:00:instructive:00 | definition=providing knowledge | examples=an educational film

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 "educational" in the context "passed courses in educational psychology and educational philosophy."

Sense 1: relating to the process of education. Example: educational psychology.
Sense 2: providing knowledge. Example: an educational film.

The context mentions "educational psychology" and "educational philosophy". The example for sense 1 is literally "educational psychology". Also, the sentence is about courses in educational psychology and educational philosophy, which are fields of study related to the process of education, not courses that "provide knowledge" in the sense of being instructive. "Educational psychology" is a field/discipline related to education.

Sense 1 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: educational
Target surface form: educational
Context:
American education's future will be determined by the degree to which we -- all of us -- allow this common sense to prevail over the illusions that we also share. The education establishment will fight against common sense every inch of the way. The reasons are complex, but one simple reason ought not to be underestimated. "Progressive education "(as it was once called) is far more interesting and agreeable to teachers than is disciplined instruction. It is nice for teachers to think they are engaged in "personality development "and even nicer to minimize those irksome tests with often disappointing results. It also provides teachers with a superior self-definition as a "profession, "since they will have passed courses in educational psychology and <t>educational</t> philosophy. I myself took such courses in college, thinking I might end up a schoolteacher.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=educational%3:01:00:: | definition=relating to the process of education | examples=educational psychology
2. sense_key=educational%5:00:00:instructive:00 | definition=providing knowledge | examples=an educational film

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 "educational philosophy" and "educational psychology" as courses teachers take.
Sense 1: relating to the process of education (example: educational psychology)
Sense 2: providing knowledge (example: an educational film)

The context exactly matches Sense 1, even providing the example "educational psychology" right before the target word "educational philosophy".


[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: philosophy
Target surface form: philosophy
Context:
American education's future will be determined by the degree to which we -- all of us -- allow this common sense to prevail over the illusions that we also share. The education establishment will fight against common sense every inch of the way. The reasons are complex, but one simple reason ought not to be underestimated. "Progressive education "(as it was once called) is far more interesting and agreeable to teachers than is disciplined instruction. It is nice for teachers to think they are engaged in "personality development "and even nicer to minimize those irksome tests with often disappointing results. It also provides teachers with a superior self-definition as a "profession, "since they will have passed courses in educational psychology and educational <t>philosophy</t>. I myself took such courses in college, thinking I might end up a schoolteacher.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=philosophy%1:09:01:: | definition=a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school | synonyms=doctrine, philosophical system, school of thought, ism
2. sense_key=philosophy%1:09:00:: | definition=the rational investigation of questions about existence and knowledge and ethics
3. sense_key=philosophy%1:09:02:: | definition=any personal belief about how to live or how to deal with a situation | examples=self-indulgence was his only philosophy; my father's philosophy of child-rearing was to let mother do it

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 "philosophy" in the context "educational philosophy".
The context mentions that teachers take courses in "educational psychology and educational philosophy" to have a superior self-definition as a profession.
In this context, "educational philosophy" refers to a doctrine, a system of beliefs accepted as authoritative by a group or school. Or it could refer to the academic discipline of philosophy applied to education.
Let's look at the senses:
1. a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school (doctrine, philosophical system, school of thought, ism)
2. the rational investigation of questions about existence and knowledge and ethics (the academic discipline)
3. any personal belief about how to live or how to deal with a situation

The text says "passed courses in educational psychology and educational philosophy". This strongly suggests an academic subject being studied, but "educational philosophy" as a subject could also be considered a "doctrine" or "school of thought" (sense 1) in the context of education, but usually when you "pass a course in X", X is the field of study.
Wait, let's re-read carefully. "since they will have passed courses in educational psychology and educational philosophy."
Wait, sense 1 is "doctrine, philosophical system, school of thought, ism". Are courses taught on doctrines? Yes, but they are also taught on "philosophy" as an academic discipline (sense 2).
However, in the context of "educational philosophy", it often means a specific set of beliefs about education.
Wait, does sense 2 cover "educational philosophy" as a field? Sense 2 is "the rational investigation of questions about existence and knowledge and ethics". Educational philosophy is a subfield of this, but the definition of sense 2 is specifically about existence, knowledge, and ethics. Sense 1 is "a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school". "Progressive education" is referred to in quotes. It says "Progressive education" is far more interesting... It provides teachers with a superior self-definition... since they will have passed courses in educational psychology and educational philosophy.
Wait, "passed courses in educational psychology and educational philosophy". Here "educational philosophy" is the name of a course. Courses in philosophy (the discipline) would be sense 2. But sense 2 says "questions about existence and knowledge and ethics". Educational philosophy might not perfectly fit sense 2's definition, but in WordNet, sense 2 is the discipline of philosophy.
Actually, could it be sense 1? "a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school" - "educational philosophy" could mean the doctrines of education.
Let's consider "passed courses in educational philosophy". If you pass a course in it, it's treated as a subject. The subject is philosophy of education. WordNet sense 2 is the academic discipline.
Is "educational philosophy" a doctrine? "Progressive education" is an educational philosophy (a doctrine). The text says: "passed courses in educational psychology and educational philosophy". The course is named "Educational Philosophy".
Wait, let's look at the wording: "passed courses in educational psychology and educational philosophy". If I take a course in "philosophy", that is sense 2.
Is there any other clue? "The education establishment will fight against common sense every inch of the way. The reasons are complex, but one simple reason ought not to be underestimated. 'Progressive education' (as it was once called) is far more interesting and agreeable to teachers than is disciplined instruction. ... It also provides teachers with a superior self-definition as a 'profession,' since they will have passed courses in educational psychology and educational philosophy."
Taking courses in educational philosophy gives them a sense of being a profession. This aligns with the academic discipline. Sense 2 is the academic discipline ("the rational investigation...").
However, sense 1 is "a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school". "educational philosophy" could refer to the doctrines they learn in those courses, like progressivism. "passed courses in educational psychology and educational [philosophy]".
Wait, if it's sense 1, the synonym is "doctrine". Could "educational philosophy" mean "educational doctrine"? Yes. "My educational philosophy is..." means my educational doctrine.
But the phrase is "courses in educational psychology and educational philosophy". Since it's "courses in", it represents an academic field.
If the field is the academic field, it maps to sense 2, "the rational investigation of questions about existence and knowledge and ethics".
Let's rethink. Is "philosophy" here referring to a doctrine? "educational philosophy" is a common phrase for a school's or person's beliefs about education. But "courses in" points to the subject matter. When someone takes a course in "Educational Philosophy", they are studying the philosophy of education. WordNet sense 2 is the study of the nature of knowledge, reality, existence, etc.
Actually, maybe the author means they pass courses in "educational psychology" and "educational philosophy" (meaning the doctrines that govern education, like progressive education).
Let's check the sense 1 definition: "a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school". The context talks about "Progressive education" being a system of beliefs that is agreeable to teachers.
Wait, if it's "courses in educational philosophy", could it be sense 1? "passed courses in educational psychology and educational philosophy." This is a noun phrase referring to the course subject.
In WordNet, "philosophy" sense 2 is "the rational investigation of questions about existence and knowledge and ethics". This is the academic discipline. You take courses in philosophy. You take courses in educational philosophy. So sense 2 seems very likely.
Let's consider sense 1. "doctrine, philosophical system, school of thought, ism". If the text said "their educational philosophy", it would be sense 1 or 3. But it says "courses in educational psychology and educational philosophy". You take courses in a discipline.
Wait, let's look at another perspective. "educational philosophy" might be considered a doctrine. "passed courses in educational philosophy" -> they learned the doctrine.
But actually, let's think about the WordNet senses for "philosophy".
Sense 1: doctrine, school of thought, ism, philosophical system.
Sense 2: philosophy (the discipline).
Sense 3: any personal belief about how to live or how to deal with a situation.
Because of "courses in", it has to be an academic subject. The academic subject is sense 2.
Let me double check if "courses in educational philosophy" means courses in the academic discipline of philosophy. Yes. It's part of teacher training.
Therefore, sense 2 is the best fit.

Let me review if "philosophy" in "educational philosophy" could be sense 1. "a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school". In WordNet, "educational philosophy" is not a direct collocation, but "philosophy" as a discipline is sense 2.
"passed courses in educational psychology and educational philosophy"
I'll bet on sense 2.

Wait, could it be sense 1 because "educational philosophy" is not "questions about existence and knowledge and ethics"? Sense 2 is specifically about existence, knowledge, and ethics. Educational philosophy is about education. However, sense 2 is the only one that represents an academic discipline you can take a course in. In WordNet, "philosophy" (the discipline) covers all branches of philosophy, even if the gloss only mentions "existence and knowledge and ethics". The gloss is schematic.
Is there any chance "philosophy" here means "doctrine"? "passed courses in educational psychology and educational doctrine"? No, "educational philosophy" is a standard course title for aspiring teachers.
Therefore, sense 2 is the right choice.

Let's read the context again. "It also provides teachers with a superior self-definition as a 'profession,' since they will have passed courses in educational psychology and educational philosophy."
If they passed courses in it, it's an academic subject. Sense 2 is the academic subject.
Sense 2.
Let me confirm the index.
1. sense_key=philosophy%1:09:01:: (doctrine)
2. sense_key=philosophy%1:09:00:: (discipline)
3. sense_key=philosophy%1:09:02:: (personal belief)

I will output {"sense_index": 2}.


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

[User]
Target lemma: take
Target surface form: took
Context:
The education establishment will fight against common sense every inch of the way. The reasons are complex, but one simple reason ought not to be underestimated. "Progressive education "(as it was once called) is far more interesting and agreeable to teachers than is disciplined instruction. It is nice for teachers to think they are engaged in "personality development "and even nicer to minimize those irksome tests with often disappointing results. It also provides teachers with a superior self-definition as a "profession, "since they will have passed courses in educational psychology and educational philosophy. I myself <t>took</t> such courses in college, thinking I might end up a schoolteacher. They could all fairly be described as "pap "courses.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=take%2:41:04:: | definition=carry out | examples=take action; take steps
2. sense_key=take%2:40:06:: | definition=require (time or space) | synonyms=occupy, use up | examples=It took three hours to get to work this morning; This event occupied a very short time
3. sense_key=take%2:38:09:: | definition=take somebody somewhere | synonyms=lead, direct, conduct, guide | examples=We lead him to our chief; can you take me to the main entrance?
4. sense_key=take%2:35:00:: | definition=get into one's hands, take physically | synonyms=get hold of | examples=Take a cookie!; Can you take this bag, please
5. sense_key=take%2:30:01:: | definition=take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect | synonyms=assume, acquire, adopt, take on | examples=His voice took on a sad tone; The story took a new turn
6. sense_key=take%2:31:07:: | definition=interpret something in a certain way; convey a particular meaning or impression | synonyms=read | examples=I read this address as a satire; How should I take this message?
7. sense_key=take%2:38:10:: | definition=take something or somebody with oneself somewhere | synonyms=bring, convey | examples=Bring me the box from the other room; Take these letters to the boss
8. sense_key=take%2:40:00:: | definition=take into one's possession | examples=We are taking an orphan from Romania; I'll take three salmon steaks
9. sense_key=take%2:38:02:: | definition=travel or go by means of a certain kind of transportation, or a certain route | examples=He takes the bus to work; She takes Route 1 to Newark
10. sense_key=take%2:31:01:: | definition=pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives | synonyms=choose, select, pick out | examples=Take any one of these cards; Choose a good husband for your daughter
11. sense_key=take%2:40:05:: | definition=receive willingly something given or offered | synonyms=accept, have | examples=The only girl who would have him was the miller's daughter; I won't have this dog in my house!
12. sense_key=take%2:41:00:: | definition=assume, as of positions or roles | synonyms=fill, occupy | examples=She took the job as director of development; he occupies the position of manager
13. sense_key=take%2:31:03:: | definition=take into consideration for exemplifying purposes | synonyms=consider, deal, look at | examples=Take the case of China; Consider the following case
14. sense_key=take%2:42:00:: | definition=require as useful, just, or proper | synonyms=necessitate, ask, postulate, need, require, involve | examples=It takes nerve to do what she did; success usually requires hard work
15. sense_key=take%2:39:00:: | definition=experience or feel or submit to | examples=Take a test; Take the plunge
16. sense_key=take%2:32:02:: | definition=make a film or photograph of something | synonyms=film, shoot | examples=take a scene; shoot a movie
17. sense_key=take%2:30:00:: | definition=remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract | synonyms=remove, take away, withdraw | examples=remove a threat; remove a wrapper
18. sense_key=take%2:34:00:: | definition=serve oneself to, or consume regularly | synonyms=consume, ingest, take in, have | examples=Have another bowl of chicken soup!; I don't take sugar in my coffee
19. sense_key=take%2:31:09:: | definition=accept or undergo, often unwillingly | synonyms=submit | examples=We took a pay cut
20. sense_key=take%2:40:15:: | definition=make use of or accept for some purpose | synonyms=accept | examples=take a risk; take an opportunity
21. sense_key=take%2:40:01:: | definition=take by force | examples=Hitler took the Baltic Republics; The army took the fort on the hill
22. sense_key=take%2:38:00:: | definition=occupy or take on | synonyms=assume, strike, take up | examples=He assumes the lotus position; She took her seat on the stage
23. sense_key=take%2:40:07:: | definition=admit into a group or community | synonyms=accept, admit, take on | examples=accept students for graduate study; We'll have to vote on whether or not to admit a new member
24. sense_key=take%2:30:08:: | definition=ascertain or determine by measuring, computing or take a reading from a dial | examples=take a pulse; A reading was taken of the earth's tremors
25. sense_key=take%2:31:02:: | definition=be a student of a certain subject | synonyms=learn, study, read | examples=She is reading for the bar exam
26. sense_key=take%2:32:00:: | definition=take as an undesirable consequence of some event or state of affairs | synonyms=claim, exact | examples=the accident claimed three lives; The hard work took its toll on her
27. sense_key=take%2:38:05:: | definition=head into a specified direction | synonyms=make | examples=The escaped convict took to the hills; We made for the mountains
28. sense_key=take%2:33:09:: | definition=point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards | synonyms=aim, train, take aim, direct | examples=Please don't aim at your little brother!; He trained his gun on the burglar
29. sense_key=take%2:30:09:: | definition=be seized or affected in a specified way | examples=take sick; be taken drunk
30. sense_key=take%2:42:10:: | definition=have with oneself; have on one's person | synonyms=carry, pack | examples=She always takes an umbrella; I always carry money
31. sense_key=take%2:40:03:: | definition=engage for service under a term of contract | synonyms=lease, rent, hire, charter, engage | examples=We took an apartment on a quiet street; Let's rent a car
32. sense_key=take%2:40:04:: | definition=receive or obtain regularly | synonyms=subscribe, subscribe to | examples=We take the Times every day
33. sense_key=take%2:40:02:: | definition=buy, select | examples=I'll take a pound of that sausage
34. sense_key=take%2:40:08:: | definition=to get into a position of having, e.g., safety, comfort | examples=take shelter from the storm
35. sense_key=take%2:35:14:: | definition=have sex with; archaic use | synonyms=have | examples=He had taken this woman when she was most vulnerable
36. sense_key=take%2:32:09:: | definition=lay claim to; as of an idea | synonyms=claim | examples=She took credit for the whole idea
37. sense_key=take%2:42:03:: | definition=be designed to hold or take | synonyms=accept | examples=This surface will not take the dye
38. sense_key=take%2:42:15:: | definition=be capable of holding or containing | synonyms=contain, hold | examples=This box won't take all the items; The flask holds one gallon
39. sense_key=take%2:41:13:: | definition=develop a habit | examples=He took to visiting bars
40. sense_key=take%2:38:11:: | definition=proceed along in a vehicle | synonyms=drive | examples=We drive the turnpike to work
41. sense_key=take%2:33:08:: | definition=obtain by winning | examples=Winner takes all; He took first prize
42. sense_key=take%2:29:08:: | definition=be stricken by an illness, fall victim to an illness | synonyms=contract, get | examples=He got AIDS; She came down with pneumonia

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: "I myself took such courses in college, thinking I might end up a schoolteacher."

Here, "took" means to be a student of a certain subject, i.e., to enroll in and attend courses. This matches sense 25: "be a student of a certain subject | synonyms=learn, study, read | examples=She is reading for the bar exam"

The best sense is 25.

provider: Phala


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

[User]
Target lemma: course
Target surface form: courses
Context:
The education establishment will fight against common sense every inch of the way. The reasons are complex, but one simple reason ought not to be underestimated. "Progressive education "(as it was once called) is far more interesting and agreeable to teachers than is disciplined instruction. It is nice for teachers to think they are engaged in "personality development "and even nicer to minimize those irksome tests with often disappointing results. It also provides teachers with a superior self-definition as a "profession, "since they will have passed courses in educational psychology and educational philosophy. I myself took such <t>courses</t> in college, thinking I might end up a schoolteacher. They could all fairly be described as "pap "courses.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=course%1:04:01:: | definition=education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings | synonyms=course of study, course of instruction, class | examples=he took a course in basket weaving; flirting is not unknown in college classes
2. sense_key=course%1:14:00:: | definition=a connected series of events or actions or developments | synonyms=line | examples=the government took a firm course; historians can only point out those lines for which evidence is available
3. sense_key=course%1:15:00:: | definition=general line of orientation | synonyms=trend | examples=the river takes a southern course; the northeastern trend of the coast
4. sense_key=course%1:04:00:: | definition=a mode of action | synonyms=course of action | examples=if you persist in that course you will surely fail; once a nation is embarked on a course of action it becomes extremely difficult for any retraction to take place
5. sense_key=course%1:17:00:: | definition=a line or route along which something travels or moves | synonyms=path, track | examples=the hurricane demolished houses in its path; the track of an animal
6. sense_key=course%1:14:01:: | definition=a body of students who are taught together | synonyms=class, form, grade | examples=early morning classes are always sleepy
7. sense_key=course%1:13:00:: | definition=part of a meal served at one time | examples=she prepared a three course meal
8. sense_key=course%1:06:01:: | definition=(construction) a layer of masonry | synonyms=row | examples=a course of bricks
9. sense_key=course%1:06:00:: | definition=facility consisting of a circumscribed area of land or water laid out for a sport | examples=the course had only nine holes; the course was less than a mile

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 education, specifically about teachers passing "courses in educational psychology and educational philosophy" and the narrator taking "such courses in college." The word "courses" here refers to educational courses, i.e., classes or courses of study.

Looking at the candidate senses:

1. sense_key=course%1:04:01:: | definition=education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings | synonyms=course of study, course of instruction, class | examples=he took a course in basket weaving; flirting is not unknown in college classes

This fits perfectly. The context mentions "passed courses in educational psychology" and "I myself took such courses in college" - these are educational courses.

Sense 6 is "a body of students who are taught together" which is about a group of students, not the course itself.

Sense 1 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: college
Target surface form: college
Context:
The education establishment will fight against common sense every inch of the way. The reasons are complex, but one simple reason ought not to be underestimated. "Progressive education "(as it was once called) is far more interesting and agreeable to teachers than is disciplined instruction. It is nice for teachers to think they are engaged in "personality development "and even nicer to minimize those irksome tests with often disappointing results. It also provides teachers with a superior self-definition as a "profession, "since they will have passed courses in educational psychology and educational philosophy. I myself took such courses in <t>college</t>, thinking I might end up a schoolteacher. They could all fairly be described as "pap "courses.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=college%1:14:00:: | definition=the body of faculty and students of a college
2. sense_key=college%1:14:01:: | definition=an institution of higher education created to educate and grant degrees; often a part of a university
3. sense_key=college%1:06:00:: | definition=a complex of buildings in which an institution of higher education is housed

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 "college" in context: "I myself took such courses in college, thinking I might end up a schoolteacher."

Here, "college" refers to the institution of higher education where one takes courses. The person is saying they took courses while attending college. This is referring to the institution itself, not the body of faculty and students (sense 1), nor the complex of buildings (sense 3).

Sense 2: "an institution of higher education created to educate and grant degrees; often a part of a university" - This fits best. The speaker took courses "in college," meaning while attending the institution of higher education.


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

[User]
Target lemma: think
Target surface form: thinking
Context:
The education establishment will fight against common sense every inch of the way. The reasons are complex, but one simple reason ought not to be underestimated. "Progressive education "(as it was once called) is far more interesting and agreeable to teachers than is disciplined instruction. It is nice for teachers to think they are engaged in "personality development "and even nicer to minimize those irksome tests with often disappointing results. It also provides teachers with a superior self-definition as a "profession, "since they will have passed courses in educational psychology and educational philosophy. I myself took such courses in college, <t>thinking</t> I might end up a schoolteacher. They could all fairly be described as "pap "courses.

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

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

reasoning_content:
The context is: "I myself took such courses in college, thinking I might end up a schoolteacher."

Here, "thinking" means believing or supposing that something might happen. The speaker took courses with the belief/supposition that they might become a schoolteacher.

Looking at the senses:
- Sense 1: judge or regard; look upon; judge (believe, consider, conceive) - "I think he is very smart"
- Sense 2: expect, believe, or suppose (opine, suppose, imagine, reckon, guess) - "I thought to find her in a bad state"
- Sense 7: have in mind as a purpose (intend, mean) - "I mean no harm; I only meant to help you"

The phrase "thinking I might end up a schoolteacher" suggests the speaker had the belief or supposition that they might become a schoolteacher. This aligns well with sense 2 (expect, believe, or suppose) - "I thought to find her in a bad state" is similar in structure.

However, it could also be sense 7 (have in mind as a purpose - intend, mean), since the speaker took courses with the intention/purpose of becoming a schoolteacher.

Let me think more carefully. "I took such courses in college, thinking I might end up a schoolteacher" - this means the speaker took the courses because they believed/supposed they might become a schoolteacher. The "thinking" here is about belief/supposition about a future possibility, not necessarily intention.

Actually, "thinking I might end up a schoolteacher" is more about the speaker's belief or supposition about what might happen. It's similar to "I thought to find her in a bad state" - both express expectation or supposition about a possible future state.

Sense 2 seems most appropriate: "expect, believe, or suppose" with examples like "I thought to find her in a bad state."

But wait, could it be sense 7 (intend, mean)? "I took such courses... thinking I might end up a schoolteacher" - this could mean the purpose was to become a schoolteacher. But the word "might" suggests uncertainty, more like a belief/supposition than a firm intention.

I'll go with sense 2.