[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: prospect
Target surface form: prospect
Context:
Third, the theory suggests why legislators who pay too much attention to national policy making relative to local benefit-seeking have lower security in office. For example, first-term - term members of the House, once the most vulnerable of incumbents, have become virtually immune to defeat. The one exception to this recent trend was the defeat of 13 of the 52 freshman Republicans brought into office in 1980 by the Reagan revolution and running for re-election in 1982. Because these freshmen placed far more emphasis on their partisan role -- spreading the Reagan revolution -- in national policy making, they were more vulnerable to defeat. Fourth, the theory indicates why the Republican Party may have a difficult time attracting viable candidates for congressional office. Potential candidates may be discouraged from running less by the congressional salary than by the <t>prospect</t> of defeat at the hands of a Democratic opponent. To the extent that potential Republican candidates and their financial backers realize that the congressional prisoner's dilemma game works to their disadvantage, the Republican Party will be hindered in its attempts to field a competitive slate of congressional candidates.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=prospect%1:26:00:: | definition=the possibility of future success | synonyms=chance | examples=his prospects as a writer are excellent
2. sense_key=prospect%1:09:01:: | definition=belief about (or mental picture of) the future | synonyms=expectation, outlook
3. sense_key=prospect%1:18:00:: | definition=someone who is considered for something (for an office or prize or honor etc.) | synonyms=candidate
4. sense_key=prospect%1:09:00:: | definition=the visual percept of a region | synonyms=view, aspect, scene, vista, panorama | examples=the most desirable feature of the park are the beautiful views
5. sense_key=prospect%1:04:00:: | definition=a prediction of the course of a disease | synonyms=prognosis, medical prognosis

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:
 We need perform WSD. We need choose best indexed sense for "prospect" in context. Sentence: "Potential candidates may be discouraged from running less by the congressional salary than by the prospect of defeat at the hands of a Democratic opponent." Here prospect means possibility, likelihood, expectation of defeat. Candidate senses:
1. possibility of future success (chance) e.g. his prospects as a writer are excellent. Not exactly "prospect of defeat" often used? Sense 1 definition "the possibility of future success" synonyms chance. It tends to refer to chances/success. But "prospect of defeat" means possibility/likelihood/expectation of defeat. Sense 2: belief about (or mental picture of) the future: expectation/outlook. "prospect of defeat" can be expectation/mental picture. Sense 4 visual region not relevant. Sense 3 candidate person not. Sense 5 medical not.
The question: which is best? Need decide between 1 and 2.
WordNet noun senses for prospect:
- sense 1: the possibility of future success (hypernym: possibility, possibleness; syn: chance). This is like "his prospects are excellent".
- sense 2: expectation; belief about future (syn: expectation, outlook). Often used as "there is little prospect of peace". Actually in WordNet maybe mapping: prospect%1:09:01:: = belief about (or mental picture of) the future (expectation/outlook). The example maybe "there is a possibility that his party will win" unknown.
Need see actual usage in this context: "the prospect of defeat". This could be "possibility of defeat" or "expectation of defeat". Which sense does WordNet assign for "prospect of"? Let's consider standard WSD. "prospect" with of-phrase often expectation, e.g., "prospect of war". In WordNet, sense 1 "possibility of future success" often plural "prospects". Sense 2 "expectation" often singular "prospect of N". Example from WordNet may be "the prospect of a cold winter"? Not sure.
Let's recall WordNet definitions:
Noun
S: (n) prospect, chance (the possibility of future success) "his prospects as a writer are excellent"
S: (n) expectation, outlook, prospect (belief about (or mental picture of) the future)
S: (n) candidate, prospect (someone who is considered for something (for an office or prize or honor etc.))
S: (n) view, aspect, prospect, scene, vista, panorama (the visual percept of a region) ...
S: (n) prognosis, prospect, medical prognosis (a prediction of the course of a disease)
So index ordering from candidate list: sense 1 possibility of future success; sense 2 expectation; sense 3 candidate; sense 4 view; sense 5 prognosis.
Context: "prospect of defeat at the hands of a Democratic opponent." This can be considered "expectation/outlook" about future defeat. Could be "possibility". Need choose best.
The instruction says WordNet glosses are schematic, use context, synonyms, examples. We must not hedge.
Let's deeply analyze.
Definition of sense 1: possibility of future success. The synonyms include "chance". The example is "his prospects as a writer are excellent." This refers to career chances. "prospect of defeat" is not success; it's a negative outcome, so sense 1's focus on future success seems less apt, though "possibility" component fits. Definition specifically "possibility of future success" – defeat is not success. But "possibility" broadly could be used even with defeat? In WordNet sense, it often connotes future outcome, positive possibilities. The phrase "prospect of defeat" more natural under expectation/outlook. Sense 2 definition is belief about (mental picture of) the future; synonyms expectation, outlook. "Discouraged by the prospect of defeat" implies mental anticipation. So sense 2 better.
Also maybe "prospect of defeat" could be "possibility". In many dictionary senses, "prospect" = possibility that something good will happen; also expectation. In WN, sense 1 often plural "prospects", sense 2 singular with of. This is singular with of, so sense 2.
Therefore answer {"sense_index": 2}.
Need respond only JSON. The user explicitly requested only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}. So final must be only that. No extra. We must not hedge. Choose 2.


attempt_kind: initial

status: success

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

[User]
Target lemma: defeat
Target surface form: defeat
Context:
Third, the theory suggests why legislators who pay too much attention to national policy making relative to local benefit-seeking have lower security in office. For example, first-term - term members of the House, once the most vulnerable of incumbents, have become virtually immune to defeat. The one exception to this recent trend was the defeat of 13 of the 52 freshman Republicans brought into office in 1980 by the Reagan revolution and running for re-election in 1982. Because these freshmen placed far more emphasis on their partisan role -- spreading the Reagan revolution -- in national policy making, they were more vulnerable to defeat. Fourth, the theory indicates why the Republican Party may have a difficult time attracting viable candidates for congressional office. Potential candidates may be discouraged from running less by the congressional salary than by the prospect of <t>defeat</t> at the hands of a Democratic opponent. To the extent that potential Republican candidates and their financial backers realize that the congressional prisoner's dilemma game works to their disadvantage, the Republican Party will be hindered in its attempts to field a competitive slate of congressional candidates.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=defeat%1:11:00:: | definition=an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest | synonyms=licking | examples=it was a narrow defeat; the army's only defeat
2. sense_key=defeat%1:12:00:: | definition=the feeling that accompanies an experience of being thwarted in attaining your goals | synonyms=frustration

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 "defeat" in the context: "...the prospect of <t>defeat</t> at the hands of a Democratic opponent."

We need choose between two senses:
1. defeat%1:11:00:: an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest (event/result). Synonyms licking. Examples: it was a narrow defeat; the army's only defeat.
2. defeat%1:12:00:: the feeling that accompanies an experience of being thwarted in attaining your goals. Synonyms frustration.

The context: "potential candidates may be discouraged ... by the prospect of defeat at the hands of a Democratic opponent." This refers to losing an election (a contest/event), not a feeling. So sense 1.

Need output JSON only: {"sense_index": 1}. The index is the candidate number. Return exactly that.

format: unknown

native_finish_reason: stop

provider: DeepInfra

currency: USD


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

[User]
Target lemma: democratic
Target surface form: Democratic
Context:
Third, the theory suggests why legislators who pay too much attention to national policy making relative to local benefit-seeking have lower security in office. For example, first-term - term members of the House, once the most vulnerable of incumbents, have become virtually immune to defeat. The one exception to this recent trend was the defeat of 13 of the 52 freshman Republicans brought into office in 1980 by the Reagan revolution and running for re-election in 1982. Because these freshmen placed far more emphasis on their partisan role -- spreading the Reagan revolution -- in national policy making, they were more vulnerable to defeat. Fourth, the theory indicates why the Republican Party may have a difficult time attracting viable candidates for congressional office. Potential candidates may be discouraged from running less by the congressional salary than by the prospect of defeat at the hands of a <t>Democratic</t> opponent. To the extent that potential Republican candidates and their financial backers realize that the congressional prisoner's dilemma game works to their disadvantage, the Republican Party will be hindered in its attempts to field a competitive slate of congressional candidates.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=democratic%3:00:00:: | definition=characterized by or advocating or based upon the principles of democracy or social equality; ; ; - George du Maurier | examples=democratic government; a democratic country
2. sense_key=democratic%3:01:00:: | definition=belong to or relating to the Democratic Party | examples=Democratic senator
3. sense_key=democratic%5:00:00:common:01 | definition=representing or appealing to or adapted for the benefit of the people at large | synonyms=popular | examples=democratic art forms; a democratic or popular movement

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

reasoning_content: We need respond only JSON object with sense_index. Need decide best sense for 'Democratic' in context: sentence "Prospect of defeat at the hands of a <t>Democratic</t> opponent." Since Democratic with capital D, in US politics, opponent from the Democratic Party. Options: 1 generic relating to democracy. 2 relating to Democratic Party. 3 representing common/people. Context Republican Party candidates, congressional elections, Democratic opponent: hence sense 2. Need output exactly {"sense_index": 2}.

provider: Parasail


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

[User]
Target lemma: opponent
Target surface form: opponent
Context:
Third, the theory suggests why legislators who pay too much attention to national policy making relative to local benefit-seeking have lower security in office. For example, first-term - term members of the House, once the most vulnerable of incumbents, have become virtually immune to defeat. The one exception to this recent trend was the defeat of 13 of the 52 freshman Republicans brought into office in 1980 by the Reagan revolution and running for re-election in 1982. Because these freshmen placed far more emphasis on their partisan role -- spreading the Reagan revolution -- in national policy making, they were more vulnerable to defeat. Fourth, the theory indicates why the Republican Party may have a difficult time attracting viable candidates for congressional office. Potential candidates may be discouraged from running less by the congressional salary than by the prospect of defeat at the hands of a Democratic <t>opponent</t>. To the extent that potential Republican candidates and their financial backers realize that the congressional prisoner's dilemma game works to their disadvantage, the Republican Party will be hindered in its attempts to field a competitive slate of congressional candidates.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=opponent%1:18:02:: | definition=a contestant that you are matched against | synonyms=opposition, opposite
2. sense_key=opponent%1:18:00:: | definition=someone who offers opposition | synonyms=adversary, antagonist, opposer, resister

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:
We need choose best sense for word 'opponent' in context. Target surface: opponent. Context is about candidate defeat at hands of a Democratic opponent. Politics: a person opponent who opposes, competing against. The candidate sense definitions: 1 contestant matched against (opposition, opposite), 2 someone who offers opposition (adversary, antagonist, opposer, resister). In electoral politics, opponent is person running against you. Which WordNet sense? Let's inspect semantics.

opponent%1:18:02 definition: a contestant that you are matched against. That fits candidate in election; the Democratic opponent is a contestant. Second sense1:18:00 someone who offers opposition; more general adversary. In election context, an opponent is a contestant in the same election. So sense 1 likely best. The phrase "defeat at the hands of a Democratic opponent" suggests the Democratic candidate in the same race. Not just resistant. So choose index 1. Need return JSON object {"sense_index": 1}. Ensure exactly like that, no extra.

provider: Together


[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: extent
Target surface form: extent
Context:
For example, first-term - term members of the House, once the most vulnerable of incumbents, have become virtually immune to defeat. The one exception to this recent trend was the defeat of 13 of the 52 freshman Republicans brought into office in 1980 by the Reagan revolution and running for re-election in 1982. Because these freshmen placed far more emphasis on their partisan role -- spreading the Reagan revolution -- in national policy making, they were more vulnerable to defeat. Fourth, the theory indicates why the Republican Party may have a difficult time attracting viable candidates for congressional office. Potential candidates may be discouraged from running less by the congressional salary than by the prospect of defeat at the hands of a Democratic opponent. To the <t>extent</t> that potential Republican candidates and their financial backers realize that the congressional prisoner's dilemma game works to their disadvantage, the Republican Party will be hindered in its attempts to field a competitive slate of congressional candidates. Fifth, the theory may provide at least a partial reason for why ticket splitting has been particularly pronounced in the South.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=extent%1:26:00:: | definition=the point or degree to which something extends | examples=the extent of the damage; the full extent of the law
2. sense_key=extent%1:07:00:: | definition=the distance or area or volume over which something extends | examples=the vast extent of the desert; an orchard of considerable extent

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: We need choose sense for "extent" in phrase "To the extent that potential Republican candidates...". Two senses. Need output JSON {"sense_index": N}. Let's reason. Sense 1: point or degree to which something extends (degree/extent). Examples: extent of damage etc. Sense 2: distance or area or volume over which something extends (physical expanse). Example: vast extent of desert. Context phrase "to the extent that" roughly "to the degree that" = degree to which. So sense 1. Must return only JSON.

provider: Ambient


[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: potential
Target surface form: potential
Context:
For example, first-term - term members of the House, once the most vulnerable of incumbents, have become virtually immune to defeat. The one exception to this recent trend was the defeat of 13 of the 52 freshman Republicans brought into office in 1980 by the Reagan revolution and running for re-election in 1982. Because these freshmen placed far more emphasis on their partisan role -- spreading the Reagan revolution -- in national policy making, they were more vulnerable to defeat. Fourth, the theory indicates why the Republican Party may have a difficult time attracting viable candidates for congressional office. Potential candidates may be discouraged from running less by the congressional salary than by the prospect of defeat at the hands of a Democratic opponent. To the extent that <t>potential</t> Republican candidates and their financial backers realize that the congressional prisoner's dilemma game works to their disadvantage, the Republican Party will be hindered in its attempts to field a competitive slate of congressional candidates. Fifth, the theory may provide at least a partial reason for why ticket splitting has been particularly pronounced in the South.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=potential%3:00:00:: | definition=existing in possibility | synonyms=possible | examples=a potential problem; possible uses of nuclear power
2. sense_key=potential%5:00:00:prospective:00 | definition=expected to become or be; in prospect | synonyms=likely | examples=potential clients

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: We need answer as JSON with sense_index. We need choose sense 1 or 2. Context: "To the extent that potential Republican candidates and their financial backers realize..." Potential candidates = people expected to become candidates, prospective candidates. Sense 2 definition expected to become or be; in prospect, prospective. That fits. Sense 1 existing in possibility possible: "a potential problem" possible future problem. For candidates, "potential candidates" are likely/prospective. Since ex "potential clients" fits. Answer 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: candidate
Target surface form: candidates
Context:
For example, first-term - term members of the House, once the most vulnerable of incumbents, have become virtually immune to defeat. The one exception to this recent trend was the defeat of 13 of the 52 freshman Republicans brought into office in 1980 by the Reagan revolution and running for re-election in 1982. Because these freshmen placed far more emphasis on their partisan role -- spreading the Reagan revolution -- in national policy making, they were more vulnerable to defeat. Fourth, the theory indicates why the Republican Party may have a difficult time attracting viable candidates for congressional office. Potential candidates may be discouraged from running less by the congressional salary than by the prospect of defeat at the hands of a Democratic opponent. To the extent that potential Republican <t>candidates</t> and their financial backers realize that the congressional prisoner's dilemma game works to their disadvantage, the Republican Party will be hindered in its attempts to field a competitive slate of congressional candidates. Fifth, the theory may provide at least a partial reason for why ticket splitting has been particularly pronounced in the South.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=candidate%1:18:01:: | definition=a politician who is running for public office | synonyms=campaigner, nominee
2. sense_key=candidate%1:18:00:: | definition=someone who is considered for something (for an office or prize or honor etc.) | synonyms=prospect

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:
We need choose best sense for target word candidates in context. Two senses: 1 politician running for public office (campaigner, nominee), 2 someone considered for something (office/prize/honor).
Context: "potential Republican candidates for congressional office", "field a competitive slate of congressional candidates". It refers to people running for public office (congressional office). Sense 1 includes politician running for public office, synonyms campaigner, nominee. Sense 2 broader considered for something. Since explicitly congressional office and slate of candidates, likely sense 1. Return JSON only.


[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: realize
Target surface form: realize
Context:
For example, first-term - term members of the House, once the most vulnerable of incumbents, have become virtually immune to defeat. The one exception to this recent trend was the defeat of 13 of the 52 freshman Republicans brought into office in 1980 by the Reagan revolution and running for re-election in 1982. Because these freshmen placed far more emphasis on their partisan role -- spreading the Reagan revolution -- in national policy making, they were more vulnerable to defeat. Fourth, the theory indicates why the Republican Party may have a difficult time attracting viable candidates for congressional office. Potential candidates may be discouraged from running less by the congressional salary than by the prospect of defeat at the hands of a Democratic opponent. To the extent that potential Republican candidates and their financial backers <t>realize</t> that the congressional prisoner's dilemma game works to their disadvantage, the Republican Party will be hindered in its attempts to field a competitive slate of congressional candidates. Fifth, the theory may provide at least a partial reason for why ticket splitting has been particularly pronounced in the South.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=realize%2:31:01:: | definition=be fully aware or cognizant of | synonyms=recognize, recognise, realise, agnize, agnise
2. sense_key=realize%2:31:00:: | definition=perceive (an idea or situation) mentally | synonyms=understand, realise, see | examples=Now I see!; I just can't see your point
3. sense_key=realize%2:36:00:: | definition=make real or concrete; give reality or substance to | synonyms=realise, actualize, actualise, substantiate | examples=our ideas must be substantiated into actions
4. sense_key=realize%2:40:01:: | definition=earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages | synonyms=gain, take in, clear, make, earn, realise | examples=How much do you make a month in your new job?; She earns a lot in her new job
5. sense_key=realize%2:40:00:: | definition=convert into cash; of goods and property | synonyms=realise
6. sense_key=realize%2:36:07:: | definition=expand or complete (a part in a piece of baroque music) by supplying the harmonies indicated in the figured bass | synonyms=realise

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: We need answer JSON only. We need choose sense index. Let's analyze. Target: realize. Context: political theory about congressional prisoner's dilemma. "To the extent that potential Republican candidates and their financial backers realize that the congressional prisoner's dilemma game works to their disadvantage..." It means become aware/cognizant or understand/recognize. Candidate 1: be fully aware or cognizant of. Candidate 2: perceive mentally, understand, see. Which is best? Sense 1 synonyms recognize, recognise, realize, agnize, agnise: to realize something as a fact, be fully aware. Sense 2 understand, see: perceive an idea or situation mentally, with examples "Now I see!". The context: "realize that the game works to their disadvantage" = become cognizant/aware of a fact. This aligns with sense 1: be fully aware or cognizant of. Sense 2 maybe also possible (understand). But the object is a that-clause fact; realize in sense of recognizing a truth. In WordNet, realize%2:31:01 is "be fully aware or cognizant of"; realize%2:31:00 is "perceive (an idea or situation) mentally". The latter maybe more like "I realize the problem" meaning understand. However the example for sense 2 includes "Now I see!; I just can't see your point" which suggests grasping/understanding an idea or situation. The current sentence: "realize that the congressional prisoner's dilemma game works to their disadvantage" - they are aware/recognize the fact. I think sense 1 is better. Need output {"sense_index": 1}. Ensure no extra text.

provider: Novita


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

[User]
Target lemma: work
Target surface form: works
Context:
For example, first-term - term members of the House, once the most vulnerable of incumbents, have become virtually immune to defeat. The one exception to this recent trend was the defeat of 13 of the 52 freshman Republicans brought into office in 1980 by the Reagan revolution and running for re-election in 1982. Because these freshmen placed far more emphasis on their partisan role -- spreading the Reagan revolution -- in national policy making, they were more vulnerable to defeat. Fourth, the theory indicates why the Republican Party may have a difficult time attracting viable candidates for congressional office. Potential candidates may be discouraged from running less by the congressional salary than by the prospect of defeat at the hands of a Democratic opponent. To the extent that potential Republican candidates and their financial backers realize that the congressional prisoner's dilemma game <t>works</t> to their disadvantage, the Republican Party will be hindered in its attempts to field a competitive slate of congressional candidates. Fifth, the theory may provide at least a partial reason for why ticket splitting has been particularly pronounced in the South.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=work%2:41:02:: | definition=exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity | examples=I will work hard to improve my grades; she worked hard for better living conditions for the poor
2. sense_key=work%2:41:00:: | definition=be employed | synonyms=do work | examples=Is your husband working again?; My wife never worked
3. sense_key=work%2:41:03:: | definition=have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected | synonyms=act | examples=The voting process doesn't work as well as people thought; How does your idea work in practice?
4. sense_key=work%2:35:02:: | definition=perform as expected when applied | synonyms=function, operate, go, run | examples=The washing machine won't go unless it's plugged in; Does this old car still run well?
5. sense_key=work%2:36:00:: | definition=shape, form, or improve a material | synonyms=work on, process | examples=work stone into tools; process iron
6. sense_key=work%2:29:00:: | definition=give a workout to | synonyms=exercise, work out | examples=Some parents exercise their infants; My personal trainer works me hard
7. sense_key=work%2:38:00:: | definition=proceed along a path | synonyms=make | examples=work one's way through the crowd; make one's way into the forest
8. sense_key=work%2:41:04:: | definition=operate in a certain place, area, or specialty | examples=She works the night clubs; The salesman works the Midwest
9. sense_key=work%2:41:05:: | definition=proceed towards a goal or along a path or through an activity | examples=work your way through every problem or task; She was working on her second martini when the guests arrived
10. sense_key=work%2:38:02:: | definition=move in an agitated manner | examples=His fingers worked with tension
11. sense_key=work%2:36:01:: | definition=cause to happen or to occur as a consequence | synonyms=bring, play, wreak, make for | examples=I cannot work a miracle; wreak havoc
12. sense_key=work%2:41:01:: | definition=cause to work | synonyms=put to work | examples=he is working his servants hard
13. sense_key=work%2:36:09:: | definition=prepare for crops | synonyms=cultivate, crop | examples=Work the soil; cultivate the land
14. sense_key=work%2:42:10:: | definition=behave in a certain way when handled | examples=This dough does not work easily; The soft metal works well
15. sense_key=work%2:41:10:: | definition=have and exert influence or effect | synonyms=influence, act upon | examples=The artist's work influenced the young painter; She worked on her friends to support the political candidate
16. sense_key=work%2:41:11:: | definition=operate in or through | examples=Work the phones
17. sense_key=work%2:41:12:: | definition=cause to operate or function | examples=This pilot works the controls; Can you work an electric drill?
18. sense_key=work%2:39:10:: | definition=provoke or excite | examples=The rock musician worked the crowd of young girls into a frenzy
19. sense_key=work%2:37:10:: | definition=gratify and charm, usually in order to influence | examples=the political candidate worked the crowds
20. sense_key=work%2:36:12:: | definition=make something, usually for a specific function | synonyms=shape, form, mold, mould, forge | examples=She molded the rice balls carefully; Form cylinders from the dough
21. sense_key=work%2:35:14:: | definition=move into or onto | examples=work the raisins into the dough; the student worked a few jokes into his presentation
22. sense_key=work%2:35:00:: | definition=make uniform | synonyms=knead | examples=knead dough; work the clay until it is soft
23. sense_key=work%2:34:10:: | definition=use or manipulate to one's advantage | synonyms=exploit | examples=He exploit the new taxation system; She knows how to work the system
24. sense_key=work%2:31:13:: | definition=find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of | synonyms=solve, work out, figure out, puzzle out, lick | examples=did you solve the problem?; Work out your problems with the boss
25. sense_key=work%2:30:14:: | definition=cause to undergo fermentation | synonyms=ferment | examples=We ferment the grapes for a very long time to achieve high alcohol content; The vintner worked the wine in big oak vats
26. sense_key=work%2:30:13:: | definition=go sour or spoil | synonyms=sour, turn, ferment | examples=The milk has soured; The wine worked
27. sense_key=work%2:30:10:: | definition=arrive at a certain condition through repeated motion | examples=The stitches of the hem worked loose after she wore the skirt many times

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

reasoning_content:
 The user wants me to identify the correct sense of "works" in the context provided. I need to consider the sentence:

"To the extent that potential Republican candidates and their financial backers realize that the congressional prisoner's dilemma game <t>works</t> to their disadvantage, the Republican Party will be hindered in its attempts to field a competitive slate of congressional candidates."

The sentence says the "congressional prisoner's dilemma game works to their disadvantage." This means the game has an effect or outcome that is disadvantageous to them.

Looking at the candidate senses:
- 3. have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected | synonyms: act | examples: The voting process doesn't work as well as people thought; How does your idea work in practice?
- 11. cause to happen or to occur as a consequence | synonyms: bring, play, wreak, make for | examples: I cannot work a miracle; wreak havoc
- 15. have and exert influence or effect | synonyms: influence, act upon | examples: The artist's work influenced the young painter; She worked on her friends to support the political candidate

Sense 3 seems most relevant: "have an effect or outcome." The phrase "works to their disadvantage" is an idiom meaning "has an effect that is disadvantageous to them."

Sense 15 is about exerting influence, often in a deliberate way (working on friends), which doesn't quite fit.

Sense 11 is about causing something to happen (working miracles, wreaking havoc), but here the game simply operates/produces an effect.

Sense 4 is about functioning properly, but "works to their disadvantage" isn't about whether it functions - it's about the resulting effect.

Sense 3 is the best fit.

The user wants only JSON output: {"sense_index": 3}.


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

[User]
Target lemma: hinder
Target surface form: hindered
Context:
For example, first-term - term members of the House, once the most vulnerable of incumbents, have become virtually immune to defeat. The one exception to this recent trend was the defeat of 13 of the 52 freshman Republicans brought into office in 1980 by the Reagan revolution and running for re-election in 1982. Because these freshmen placed far more emphasis on their partisan role -- spreading the Reagan revolution -- in national policy making, they were more vulnerable to defeat. Fourth, the theory indicates why the Republican Party may have a difficult time attracting viable candidates for congressional office. Potential candidates may be discouraged from running less by the congressional salary than by the prospect of defeat at the hands of a Democratic opponent. To the extent that potential Republican candidates and their financial backers realize that the congressional prisoner's dilemma game works to their disadvantage, the Republican Party will be <t>hindered</t> in its attempts to field a competitive slate of congressional candidates. Fifth, the theory may provide at least a partial reason for why ticket splitting has been particularly pronounced in the South.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=hinder%2:41:01:: | definition=be a hindrance or obstacle to | synonyms=impede | examples=She is impeding the progress of our project
2. sense_key=hinder%2:41:00:: | definition=hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of | synonyms=obstruct, blockade, block, stymie, stymy, embarrass | examples=His brother blocked him at every turn
3. sense_key=hinder%2:33:00:: | definition=put at a disadvantage | synonyms=handicap, hamper | examples=The brace I have to wear is hindering my movements

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:
We need perform WSD. Target lemma hinder, surface hindered. Context: "the Republican Party will be hindered in its attempts to field a competitive slate of congressional candidates." Need choose among 3 senses.
Sense 1: hinder%2:41:01:: be a hindrance or obstacle to; synonyms impede; example She is impeding progress.
Sense 2: hinder%2:41:00:: hinder or prevent progress or accomplishment; synonyms obstruct, blockade, block, stymie, embarrass; example His brother blocked him at every turn.
Sense 3: hinder%2:33:00:: put at a disadvantage; synonyms handicap, hamper; example The brace I have to wear is hindering my movements.
Need map to lexical file 2:41 vs 2:33. We need determine best sense. The construction "be hindered in its attempts" is passive; party's attempts will be obstructed/prevented. Which sense? Let's examine WordNet definitions.
hinder v.1 (2:41:00) hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of. Frames: "The brace I have to wear is hindering my movements" seems perhaps sense 1? Actually WordNet has hinder v.1: "be a hindrance or obstacle to; 'She is impeding the progress of our project'" and hinder v.2: "hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of; 'His brother blocked him at every turn'". Hmm which one corresponds to the given? Let's look at actual WordNet. I recall:
hinder (v.) sense 1: be a hindrance or obstacle to; "She is impeding the progress of our project"; syn: impede.
sense 2: hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of; syn: obstruct, blockade, block, stymie, stymy, embarrass; "His brother blocked him at every turn".
sense 3: put at a disadvantage; "The brace I have to wear is hindering my movements"; syn: handicap, hamper.
Wait but the example "The brace ... is hindering my movements" is given for sense 3 in prompt. Actually in prompt, sense 3 example is "The brace I have to wear is hindering my movements". However in WordNet online maybe example belongs to sense 1? Let's verify memory. WordNet 3.1 for hinder:
S: (v) impede, hinder (be a hindrance or obstacle to) "She is impeding the progress of our project"
S: (v) obstruct, blockade, block, stymie, stymy, embarrass, hinder, stultify (hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of) "His brother blocked him at every turn"
S: (v) handicap, hinder, hamper (put at a disadvantage) "The brace I have to wear is hindering my movements"
Yes, that's correct as prompt. Good.
Now choose. The target sentence: "the Republican Party will be hindered in its attempts to field a competitive slate of congressional candidates." Means its attempts will be obstructed or prevented, maybe impeded. Which sense best? Need subtle distinction.
Sense 1 (impede) "be a hindrance or obstacle to" - the party's attempts are the object. "hindered in its attempts" - attempts are progress/accomplishment of fielding candidates? Or party is being put at a disadvantage? The structure "hindered in its attempts" could align with sense 2: hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of (its attempts). Sense 1 example "impeding the progress of our project" similar: project as object (progress). Sense 2 example "blocked him at every turn" (prevent progress).
Sense 3 "put at a disadvantage" - "hindered in its attempts" could mean the party is disadvantaged. But the more direct object is "attempts". "Attempts" are an action/endeavor. Sense 2 specifically includes "progress or accomplishment". Attempts to field candidates are accomplishment. So likely sense 2.
We need no hedge, output JSON {"sense_index": 2}. But let's consider if sense 1 could be better. Sense 1 synonyms impede. "hindered in its attempts" = impeded in attempts. That's plausible. Sense 1 definition "be a hindrance or obstacle to" and example "impeding the progress". Both sense 1 and 2 involve causing hindrance. Difference: sense 2 includes stronger "prevent progress or accomplishment". The context: the game works to their disadvantage, party will be hindered in attempts to field competitive slate. This is not necessarily total prevention, but obstacle. However WSD often relies on object type: "attempts to field..." is an action or endeavor. Sense 2 has synonyms obstruct, blockade, block, stymie, stymy, embarrass, which are more about blocking progress. Sense 1 has impede. Which is used more commonly with "in one's attempts"? Let's check collocations.
"be hindered in one's attempts" often means prevented from doing something. Search memory: phrase "hindered in their efforts/attempts" appears in WordNet examples? Possibly for sense 2: "hindered by lack of funds". But I don't recall.
We need answer only JSON. The user instructs choose single best indexed sense. Do not answer with sense key. Return JSON exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.
We can answer {"sense_index": 2}.
But we should ensure not to include any explanation. Final only JSON.


[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: attempt
Target surface form: attempts
Context:
For example, first-term - term members of the House, once the most vulnerable of incumbents, have become virtually immune to defeat. The one exception to this recent trend was the defeat of 13 of the 52 freshman Republicans brought into office in 1980 by the Reagan revolution and running for re-election in 1982. Because these freshmen placed far more emphasis on their partisan role -- spreading the Reagan revolution -- in national policy making, they were more vulnerable to defeat. Fourth, the theory indicates why the Republican Party may have a difficult time attracting viable candidates for congressional office. Potential candidates may be discouraged from running less by the congressional salary than by the prospect of defeat at the hands of a Democratic opponent. To the extent that potential Republican candidates and their financial backers realize that the congressional prisoner's dilemma game works to their disadvantage, the Republican Party will be hindered in its <t>attempts</t> to field a competitive slate of congressional candidates. Fifth, the theory may provide at least a partial reason for why ticket splitting has been particularly pronounced in the South.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=attempt%1:04:00:: | definition=earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something | synonyms=effort, endeavor, endeavour, try | examples=made an effort to cover all the reading material; wished him luck in his endeavor
2. sense_key=attempt%1:04:02:: | definition=the act of attacking | synonyms=attack | examples=attacks on women increased last year; they made an attempt on his life

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: We need answer WSD. Target lemma attempt, surface attempts in context about Republican Party hindered in its attempts to field a competitive slate of congressional candidates. Candidate senses: 1 earnest/conscientious activity intended to accomplish something (effort/endeavor/try). 2 act of attacking (attack). The phrase "hindered in its attempts to field a competitive slate" equals efforts/endeavors, not attacks. Therefore choose index 1. Need only JSON {"sense_index": 1}. Do not hedge. Ensure valid JSON exactly. Final only JSON.


[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: slate
Target surface form: slate
Context:
For example, first-term - term members of the House, once the most vulnerable of incumbents, have become virtually immune to defeat. The one exception to this recent trend was the defeat of 13 of the 52 freshman Republicans brought into office in 1980 by the Reagan revolution and running for re-election in 1982. Because these freshmen placed far more emphasis on their partisan role -- spreading the Reagan revolution -- in national policy making, they were more vulnerable to defeat. Fourth, the theory indicates why the Republican Party may have a difficult time attracting viable candidates for congressional office. Potential candidates may be discouraged from running less by the congressional salary than by the prospect of defeat at the hands of a Democratic opponent. To the extent that potential Republican candidates and their financial backers realize that the congressional prisoner's dilemma game works to their disadvantage, the Republican Party will be hindered in its attempts to field a competitive <t>slate</t> of congressional candidates. Fifth, the theory may provide at least a partial reason for why ticket splitting has been particularly pronounced in the South.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=slate%1:06:00:: | definition=(formerly) a writing tablet made of slate
2. sense_key=slate%1:27:01:: | definition=thin layers of rock used for roofing | synonyms=slating
3. sense_key=slate%1:27:00:: | definition=a fine-grained metamorphic rock that can be split into thin layers
4. sense_key=slate%1:10:02:: | definition=a list of candidates nominated by a political party to run for election to public offices | synonyms=ticket

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

reasoning_content:
 The user wants me to perform word sense disambiguation for the target word "slate" in the given context. I need to choose the best indexed sense from the 4 candidate senses provided.

Let me analyze the context:
The passage is about political elections, congressional candidates, Republicans, Democrats, etc. The target phrase is "competitive slate of congressional candidates."

Looking at candidate senses:
1. slate%1:06:00:: - writing tablet made of slate (not relevant)
2. slate%1:27:01:: - thin layers of rock used for roofing (not relevant)
3. slate%1:27:00:: - fine-grained metamorphic rock (not relevant)
4. slate%1:10:02:: - a list of candidates nominated by a political party to run for election to public offices; synonyms=ticket (very relevant!)

In the context, "competitive slate of congressional candidates" clearly refers to a group/list of candidates running for election. The synonym "ticket" is even part of the surrounding text ("ticket splitting"). So sense 4 is the correct answer.

I need to return only a JSON object: {"sense_index": 4}


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

[User]
Target lemma: candidate
Target surface form: candidates
Context:
For example, first-term - term members of the House, once the most vulnerable of incumbents, have become virtually immune to defeat. The one exception to this recent trend was the defeat of 13 of the 52 freshman Republicans brought into office in 1980 by the Reagan revolution and running for re-election in 1982. Because these freshmen placed far more emphasis on their partisan role -- spreading the Reagan revolution -- in national policy making, they were more vulnerable to defeat. Fourth, the theory indicates why the Republican Party may have a difficult time attracting viable candidates for congressional office. Potential candidates may be discouraged from running less by the congressional salary than by the prospect of defeat at the hands of a Democratic opponent. To the extent that potential Republican candidates and their financial backers realize that the congressional prisoner's dilemma game works to their disadvantage, the Republican Party will be hindered in its attempts to field a competitive slate of congressional <t>candidates</t>. Fifth, the theory may provide at least a partial reason for why ticket splitting has been particularly pronounced in the South.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=candidate%1:18:01:: | definition=a politician who is running for public office | synonyms=campaigner, nominee
2. sense_key=candidate%1:18:00:: | definition=someone who is considered for something (for an office or prize or honor etc.) | synonyms=prospect

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:
 We need perform WSD for target lemma candidate, surface candidates, context political. Need choose single best indexed sense from two candidate senses. We need return JSON numeric sense_index.
Analyze: The context talks about Republican Party attracting viable candidates for congressional office, potential candidates discouraged by prospect of defeat, fielding competitive slate of congressional candidates. Sense 1: a politician who is running for public office; synonyms campaigner, nominee. Sense 2: someone who is considered for something (office or prize or honor etc.); synonyms prospect. Which fits best? The phrase "congressional candidates" typically refers to politicians running for public office (campaigners). Potential candidates for congressional office. They are running (or considering running) for public office. Sense 1 explicitly "running for public office".候选 for office. The mention "potential candidates may be discouraged from running" = not yet running maybe, but "candidates for congressional office" usually sense of campaigner/nominee. In WordNet schema, candidate%1:18:01 definition "a politician who is running for public office" synonyms campaigner, nominee. The word "candidates" appears as "field a competitive slate of congressional candidates". These are individuals running in elections, thus sense 1.
Need ensure output only JSON with sense_index—1 or 2. The user says "Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}". Do not include sense key. Numeric index corresponds to indexed sense list. So {"sense_index": 1}.
Need no extra text. Final.


[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: partial
Target surface form: partial
Context:
The one exception to this recent trend was the defeat of 13 of the 52 freshman Republicans brought into office in 1980 by the Reagan revolution and running for re-election in 1982. Because these freshmen placed far more emphasis on their partisan role -- spreading the Reagan revolution -- in national policy making, they were more vulnerable to defeat. Fourth, the theory indicates why the Republican Party may have a difficult time attracting viable candidates for congressional office. Potential candidates may be discouraged from running less by the congressional salary than by the prospect of defeat at the hands of a Democratic opponent. To the extent that potential Republican candidates and their financial backers realize that the congressional prisoner's dilemma game works to their disadvantage, the Republican Party will be hindered in its attempts to field a competitive slate of congressional candidates. Fifth, the theory may provide at least a <t>partial</t> reason for why ticket splitting has been particularly pronounced in the South. To the extent that Democratic legislators from the South have held a disproportionate share of power in Congress since 1932 and have been able to translate such clout into relatively more local benefits for their respective constituencies, voters in the South have had an especially strong incentive to keep such Democrats in office.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=partial%5:00:00:incomplete:00 | definition=being or affecting only a part; not total | examples=a partial description of the suspect; partial collapse
2. sense_key=partial%3:00:01:: | definition=showing favoritism
3. sense_key=partial%5:00:00:inclined:02 | definition=(followed by `of' or `to') having a strong preference or liking for | synonyms=fond | examples=fond of chocolate; partial to horror movies

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: We need answer only JSON. We have target word partial in sentence: "Fifth, the theory may provide at least a partial reason for why ticket splitting has been particularly pronounced in the South." Sense: being or affecting only a part; not total. That's sense 1. We need output JSON {"sense_index": 1}. Ensure no extra.


[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: reason
Target surface form: reason
Context:
The one exception to this recent trend was the defeat of 13 of the 52 freshman Republicans brought into office in 1980 by the Reagan revolution and running for re-election in 1982. Because these freshmen placed far more emphasis on their partisan role -- spreading the Reagan revolution -- in national policy making, they were more vulnerable to defeat. Fourth, the theory indicates why the Republican Party may have a difficult time attracting viable candidates for congressional office. Potential candidates may be discouraged from running less by the congressional salary than by the prospect of defeat at the hands of a Democratic opponent. To the extent that potential Republican candidates and their financial backers realize that the congressional prisoner's dilemma game works to their disadvantage, the Republican Party will be hindered in its attempts to field a competitive slate of congressional candidates. Fifth, the theory may provide at least a partial <t>reason</t> for why ticket splitting has been particularly pronounced in the South. To the extent that Democratic legislators from the South have held a disproportionate share of power in Congress since 1932 and have been able to translate such clout into relatively more local benefits for their respective constituencies, voters in the South have had an especially strong incentive to keep such Democrats in office.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=reason%1:16:00:: | definition=a rational motive for a belief or action | synonyms=ground | examples=the reason that war was declared; the grounds for their declaration
2. sense_key=reason%1:10:01:: | definition=an explanation of the cause of some phenomenon | examples=the reason a steady state was never reached was that the back pressure built up too slowly
3. sense_key=reason%1:09:00:: | definition=the capacity for rational thought or inference or discrimination | synonyms=understanding, intellect | examples=we are told that man is endowed with reason and capable of distinguishing good from evil
4. sense_key=reason%1:26:00:: | definition=the state of having good sense and sound judgment | synonyms=rationality, reasonableness | examples=his rationality may have been impaired; he had to rely less on reason than on rousing their emotions
5. sense_key=reason%1:10:00:: | definition=a justification for something existing or happening | synonyms=cause, grounds | examples=he had no cause to complain; they had good reason to rejoice
6. sense_key=reason%1:09:01:: | definition=a fact that logically justifies some premise or conclusion | examples=there is reason to believe he is lying

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:
We need choose best WordNet sense for target 'reason' in context: "the theory may provide at least a partial reason for why ticket splitting has been particularly pronounced in the South." Need map to candidates.

Candidate 1: a rational motive for a belief or action; synonyms ground; examples the reason that war was declared; the grounds for their declaration. This is a motive/ground. Candidate 2: an explanation of the cause of some phenomenon; examples reason steady state never reached was back pressure. Candidate 5: a justification for something existing or happening; synonyms cause, grounds; examples had no cause to complain; good reason to rejoice. Candidate 6: a fact that logically justifies some premise or conclusion; examples there is reason to believe he is lying.

Context: theory may provide at least a partial reason for why ticket splitting has been particularly pronounced. This is 'reason for why' something happened = explanation/cause/justification. It means account or cause. Which sense? WordNet: reason%1:10:01:: an explanation of the cause of some phenomenon. reason%1:10:00:: a justification for something existing or happening. reason%1:16:00:: a rational motive for a belief or action. reason%1:09:01:: a fact that logically justifies some premise or conclusion.

"partial reason for why ticket splitting has been particularly pronounced" = explanation of cause. It aligns with sense 2: an explanation of the cause of some phenomenon. But sense 5 examples: "they had good reason to rejoice" (justification for something existing/happening). In context, "reason for why ticket splitting..." is 'cause/explanation'. Sense 2 examples: "the reason a steady state was never reached was that..." This matches syntax 'the reason [clause] was...' / 'reason for why...' as explanation.

Need avoid hedging, return JSON.

Let's verify nuance. WordNet noun reason has six senses. sense 1 reason%1:16:00:: rational motive for a belief or action (e.g., the reason that war was declared). sense 2 reason%1:10:01:: explanation of the cause of some phenomenon. sense 5 reason%1:10:00:: justification for something existing or happening. The phrase "partial reason for why..." could be 'cause' (justification). WordNet 1.10.00 vs 1.10.01: 'justification' vs 'explanation'. The phrase "the reason for why..." typical for explanation/cause (sense 2). Example for sense 2 uses 'the reason X was ...' For justification, example uses 'had no cause to complain' (reason to rejoice). Here the theory provides a partial reason for an observed phenomenon (ticket splitting). That's an explanation, sense 2. Not a rational motive for action (candidate 1). Not capacity/state (3,4). Not a fact justifying premise/conclusion (6). So choose 2.

provider: Moonshot AI


[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: extent
Target surface form: extent
Context:
Because these freshmen placed far more emphasis on their partisan role -- spreading the Reagan revolution -- in national policy making, they were more vulnerable to defeat. Fourth, the theory indicates why the Republican Party may have a difficult time attracting viable candidates for congressional office. Potential candidates may be discouraged from running less by the congressional salary than by the prospect of defeat at the hands of a Democratic opponent. To the extent that potential Republican candidates and their financial backers realize that the congressional prisoner's dilemma game works to their disadvantage, the Republican Party will be hindered in its attempts to field a competitive slate of congressional candidates. Fifth, the theory may provide at least a partial reason for why ticket splitting has been particularly pronounced in the South. To the <t>extent</t> that Democratic legislators from the South have held a disproportionate share of power in Congress since 1932 and have been able to translate such clout into relatively more local benefits for their respective constituencies, voters in the South have had an especially strong incentive to keep such Democrats in office. Finally, the theory suggests why Republicans generally have fared better in Senate races than in campaigns for the House.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=extent%1:26:00:: | definition=the point or degree to which something extends | examples=the extent of the damage; the full extent of the law
2. sense_key=extent%1:07:00:: | definition=the distance or area or volume over which something extends | examples=the vast extent of the desert; an orchard of considerable extent

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

reasoning_content:
The user wants me to perform Word Sense Disambiguation for the word "extent" in the given context. I need to choose between two candidate senses and return only a JSON object with the sense index.

Let me analyze the context. The target word "extent" appears in the phrase "To the extent that..." This is a common English idiom meaning "insofar as" or "to the degree that."

Looking at the two senses:
1. Sense 1 (extent%1:26:00::): "the point or degree to which something extends" - examples: "the extent of the damage"; "the full extent of the law"
2. Sense 2 (extent%1:07:00::): "the distance or area or volume over which something extends" - examples: "the vast extent of the desert"; "an orchard of considerable extent"

The phrase "To the extent that..." clearly refers to degree or point, not physical distance/area/volume. In the context: "To the extent that Democratic legislators from the South have held a disproportionate share of power in Congress..." - this is talking about the degree to which something is true, similar to "insofar as."

This matches Sense 1: "the point or degree to which something extends." It does not match Sense 2 which is about physical extent.

I should output: {"sense_index": 1}

I need to make sure I only return the JSON object, no other text.


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

[User]
Target lemma: democratic
Target surface form: Democratic
Context:
Because these freshmen placed far more emphasis on their partisan role -- spreading the Reagan revolution -- in national policy making, they were more vulnerable to defeat. Fourth, the theory indicates why the Republican Party may have a difficult time attracting viable candidates for congressional office. Potential candidates may be discouraged from running less by the congressional salary than by the prospect of defeat at the hands of a Democratic opponent. To the extent that potential Republican candidates and their financial backers realize that the congressional prisoner's dilemma game works to their disadvantage, the Republican Party will be hindered in its attempts to field a competitive slate of congressional candidates. Fifth, the theory may provide at least a partial reason for why ticket splitting has been particularly pronounced in the South. To the extent that <t>Democratic</t> legislators from the South have held a disproportionate share of power in Congress since 1932 and have been able to translate such clout into relatively more local benefits for their respective constituencies, voters in the South have had an especially strong incentive to keep such Democrats in office. Finally, the theory suggests why Republicans generally have fared better in Senate races than in campaigns for the House.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=democratic%3:00:00:: | definition=characterized by or advocating or based upon the principles of democracy or social equality; ; ; - George du Maurier | examples=democratic government; a democratic country
2. sense_key=democratic%3:01:00:: | definition=belong to or relating to the Democratic Party | examples=Democratic senator
3. sense_key=democratic%5:00:00:common:01 | definition=representing or appealing to or adapted for the benefit of the people at large | synonyms=popular | examples=democratic art forms; a democratic or popular movement

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

reasoning_content: We need choose single best indexed sense. Target surface form capitalized "Democratic" in context: "Democratic legislators from the South". Political context, referring to Democratic Party, distinct from democratic principles. Candidate senses: 1 = democratic lowercase generally principles; 2 = relating to Democratic Party; 3 = popular/common meaning. Context clearly a Democratic opponent, Democratic legislators, Democrats. Best sense is 2. Need return JSON exactly {"sense_index": 2}. No further text.


[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: hold
Target surface form: held
Context:
Because these freshmen placed far more emphasis on their partisan role -- spreading the Reagan revolution -- in national policy making, they were more vulnerable to defeat. Fourth, the theory indicates why the Republican Party may have a difficult time attracting viable candidates for congressional office. Potential candidates may be discouraged from running less by the congressional salary than by the prospect of defeat at the hands of a Democratic opponent. To the extent that potential Republican candidates and their financial backers realize that the congressional prisoner's dilemma game works to their disadvantage, the Republican Party will be hindered in its attempts to field a competitive slate of congressional candidates. Fifth, the theory may provide at least a partial reason for why ticket splitting has been particularly pronounced in the South. To the extent that Democratic legislators from the South have <t>held</t> a disproportionate share of power in Congress since 1932 and have been able to translate such clout into relatively more local benefits for their respective constituencies, voters in the South have had an especially strong incentive to keep such Democrats in office. Finally, the theory suggests why Republicans generally have fared better in Senate races than in campaigns for the House.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=hold%2:42:00:: | definition=keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., | synonyms=keep, maintain | examples=keep clean; hold in place
2. sense_key=hold%2:35:00:: | definition=have or hold in one's hands or grip | synonyms=take hold | examples=Hold this bowl for a moment, please; A crazy idea took hold of him
3. sense_key=hold%2:36:00:: | definition=organize or be responsible for | synonyms=throw, have, make, give | examples=hold a reception; have, throw, or make a party
4. sense_key=hold%2:40:00:: | definition=have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense | synonyms=have, have got | examples=She has $1,000 in the bank; He has got two beautiful daughters
5. sense_key=hold%2:31:01:: | definition=keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view | synonyms=deem, view as, take for | examples=take for granted; view as important
6. sense_key=hold%2:37:00:: | definition=maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings) | synonyms=harbor, harbour, entertain, nurse | examples=bear a grudge; entertain interesting notions
7. sense_key=hold%2:35:03:: | definition=to close within bounds, limit or hold back from movement | synonyms=restrain, confine | examples=This holds the local until the express passengers change trains; About a dozen animals were held inside the stockade
8. sense_key=hold%2:40:02:: | definition=secure and keep for possible future use or application | synonyms=retain, keep back, hold back | examples=The landlord retained the security deposit; I reserve the right to disagree
9. sense_key=hold%2:40:04:: | definition=have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices | synonyms=bear | examples=She bears the title of Duchess; He held the governorship for almost a decade
10. sense_key=hold%2:35:01:: | definition=be the physical support of; carry the weight of | synonyms=support, sustain, hold up | examples=The beam holds up the roof; He supported me with one hand while I balanced on the beam
11. sense_key=hold%2:42:13:: | definition=contain or hold; have within | synonyms=bear, carry, contain | examples=The jar carries wine; The canteen holds fresh water
12. sense_key=hold%2:42:05:: | definition=have room for; hold without crowding | synonyms=accommodate, admit | examples=This hotel can accommodate 250 guests; The theater admits 300 people
13. sense_key=hold%2:42:01:: | definition=remain in a certain state, position, or condition | examples=The weather held; They held on the road and kept marching
14. sense_key=hold%2:35:02:: | definition=support or hold in a certain manner | synonyms=carry, bear | examples=She holds her head high; He carried himself upright
15. sense_key=hold%2:42:02:: | definition=be valid, applicable, or true | synonyms=prevail, obtain | examples=This theory still holds
16. sense_key=hold%2:31:08:: | definition=assert or affirm | examples=Rousseau's philosophy holds that people are inherently good
17. sense_key=hold%2:42:07:: | definition=have as a major characteristic | examples=The novel holds many surprises; The book holds in store much valuable advise
18. sense_key=hold%2:42:14:: | definition=be capable of holding or containing | synonyms=contain, take | examples=This box won't take all the items; The flask holds one gallon
19. sense_key=hold%2:41:00:: | definition=arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance | synonyms=reserve, book | examples=reserve me a seat on a flight; The agent booked tickets to the show for the whole family
20. sense_key=hold%2:33:05:: | definition=protect against a challenge or attack | synonyms=defend, guard | examples=Hold that position behind the trees!; Hold the bridge against the enemy's attacks
21. sense_key=hold%2:32:13:: | definition=bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted | synonyms=oblige, bind, obligate | examples=He's held by a contract; I'll hold you by your promise
22. sense_key=hold%2:31:04:: | definition=hold the attention of | examples=The soprano held the audience; This story held our interest
23. sense_key=hold%2:31:10:: | definition=remain committed to | examples=I hold to these ideas
24. sense_key=hold%2:42:08:: | definition=resist or confront with resistance | synonyms=defy, withstand, hold up | examples=The politician defied public opinion; The new material withstands even the greatest wear and tear
25. sense_key=hold%2:42:04:: | definition=be pertinent or relevant or applicable | synonyms=apply, go for | examples=The same laws apply to you!; This theory holds for all irrational numbers
26. sense_key=hold%2:42:12:: | definition=stop dealing with | examples=hold all calls to the President's office while he is in a meeting
27. sense_key=hold%2:41:15:: | definition=lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits | synonyms=control, hold in, contain, check, curb, moderate | examples=moderate your alcohol intake; hold your tongue
28. sense_key=hold%2:41:13:: | definition=keep from departing | examples=Hold the taxi; Hold the horse
29. sense_key=hold%2:41:14:: | definition=take and maintain control over, often by violent means | examples=The dissatisfied students held the President's office for almost a week
30. sense_key=hold%2:38:05:: | definition=cause to stop | synonyms=halt, arrest | examples=Halt the engines; Arrest the progress
31. sense_key=hold%2:35:09:: | definition=cover as for protection against noise or smell | examples=She held her ears when the jackhammer started to operate; hold one's nose
32. sense_key=hold%2:34:00:: | definition=drink alcohol without showing ill effects | synonyms=carry | examples=He can hold his liquor; he had drunk more than he could carry
33. sense_key=hold%2:33:00:: | definition=aim, point, or direct | examples=Hold the fire extinguisher directly on the flames
34. sense_key=hold%2:32:11:: | definition=declare to be | synonyms=declare, adjudge | examples=She was declared incompetent; judge held that the defendant was innocent
35. sense_key=hold%2:32:15:: | definition=be in accord; be in agreement | synonyms=agree, concur, concord | examples=We agreed on the terms of the settlement; I can't agree with you!
36. sense_key=hold%2:29:04:: | definition=keep from exhaling or expelling | examples=hold your breath

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:
We need answer with JSON {"sense_index": ?}. Need choose best sense for held in "Democratic legislators from the South have held a disproportionate share of power in Congress since 1932". It means possessed/had a share of power. Candidate sense 4: have or possess, either concrete or abstract; synonyms have, have got; examples She has $1,000 in bank; He has got two daughters. That fits "held a disproportionate share of power" = have possessed.

Candidate sense 9: have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices; example held the governorship for almost a decade. Less rightful/power? "share of power" not a title/office exactly, but maybe could. But sense 4 is more general possess.

Candidate 11: contain or hold; have within; no.

Candidate 15: be valid applicable true; not.

Candidate 25: be pertinent relevant applicable; not.

The phrase "have held a disproportionate share of power" is exactly "have or possess". So sense 4. Need output only JSON. Ensure N-number? sense_index 4.


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

[User]
Target lemma: share
Target surface form: share
Context:
Because these freshmen placed far more emphasis on their partisan role -- spreading the Reagan revolution -- in national policy making, they were more vulnerable to defeat. Fourth, the theory indicates why the Republican Party may have a difficult time attracting viable candidates for congressional office. Potential candidates may be discouraged from running less by the congressional salary than by the prospect of defeat at the hands of a Democratic opponent. To the extent that potential Republican candidates and their financial backers realize that the congressional prisoner's dilemma game works to their disadvantage, the Republican Party will be hindered in its attempts to field a competitive slate of congressional candidates. Fifth, the theory may provide at least a partial reason for why ticket splitting has been particularly pronounced in the South. To the extent that Democratic legislators from the South have held a disproportionate <t>share</t> of power in Congress since 1932 and have been able to translate such clout into relatively more local benefits for their respective constituencies, voters in the South have had an especially strong incentive to keep such Democrats in office. Finally, the theory suggests why Republicans generally have fared better in Senate races than in campaigns for the House.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=share%1:21:00:: | definition=assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group | synonyms=portion, part, percentage | examples=he wanted his share in cash
2. sense_key=share%1:21:01:: | definition=any of the equal portions into which the capital stock of a corporation is divided and ownership of which is evidenced by a stock certificate | examples=he bought 100 shares of IBM at the market price
3. sense_key=share%1:04:00:: | definition=the allotment of some amount by dividing something | synonyms=parcel, portion | examples=death gets more than its share of attention from theologians
4. sense_key=share%1:04:01:: | definition=the part played by a person in bringing about a result | synonyms=contribution, part | examples=I am proud of my contribution in advancing the project; they all did their share of the work
5. sense_key=share%1:06:00:: | definition=a sharp steel wedge that cuts loose the top layer of soil | synonyms=plowshare, ploughshare

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:
 We need answer only JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}. We need choose best sense index for target lemma share, surface share. Context: "a disproportionate share of power". We need determine WordNet sense. Candidate senses:
1 assets belonging/due/contributing portion, part, percentage. Example "his share in cash"
2 stock share
3 allotment of some amount by dividing something; death gets more than its share of attention
4 part played by person result/contribution
5 plowshare

"a disproportionate share of power" means disproportionate portion or amount of power. Sense 3 "the allotment of some amount by dividing something" with synonyms parcel, portion; example "death gets more than its share of attention" matches abstract amount. Sense 1 is assets belonging to individual/group, but power is not asset? Could be portion. Let's inspect likely index. WordNet: share n. 1 any of the equal portions into which the capital stock of a corporation is divided (sounds sense 2), 2 assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group (synonym portion, part, percentage), 3 the allotment of some amount by dividing something (parcel, portion), 4 the part played by a person in bringing about a result, 5 plowshare. But given numbering may differ: sense_keys are share%1:21:00:: etc. The candidate list provided labels:
1. sense_key=share%1:21:00:: definition=assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group
2. sense_key=share%1:21:01:: stocks
3. sense_key=share%1:04:00:: definition=the allotment of some amount by dividing something
4. sense_key=share%1:04:01:: definition=the part played by person in bringing about a result
5. sense_key=share%1:06:00:: plowshare

In this custom numbering, index 3 applies: "a disproportionate share of power" similar to "death gets more than its share of attention". It is an amount/portion of something abstract, allotted by dividing. Could be sense 4? The part played? Let's examine the sentence: "Democratic legislators from the South have held a disproportionate share of power in Congress" = they have held a disproportionate amount/portion of power. Not contribution by a person to result (they held it, not did part). Not assets (power not assets). Not stock. Not plowshare. Best is index 3.

Need return JSON only no explanation. Ensure exactly {"sense_index": 3}.

provider: Venice


[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: power
Target surface form: power
Context:
Because these freshmen placed far more emphasis on their partisan role -- spreading the Reagan revolution -- in national policy making, they were more vulnerable to defeat. Fourth, the theory indicates why the Republican Party may have a difficult time attracting viable candidates for congressional office. Potential candidates may be discouraged from running less by the congressional salary than by the prospect of defeat at the hands of a Democratic opponent. To the extent that potential Republican candidates and their financial backers realize that the congressional prisoner's dilemma game works to their disadvantage, the Republican Party will be hindered in its attempts to field a competitive slate of congressional candidates. Fifth, the theory may provide at least a partial reason for why ticket splitting has been particularly pronounced in the South. To the extent that Democratic legislators from the South have held a disproportionate share of <t>power</t> in Congress since 1932 and have been able to translate such clout into relatively more local benefits for their respective constituencies, voters in the South have had an especially strong incentive to keep such Democrats in office. Finally, the theory suggests why Republicans generally have fared better in Senate races than in campaigns for the House.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=power%1:07:00:: | definition=possession of controlling influence | synonyms=powerfulness | examples=the deterrent power of nuclear weapons; the power of his love saved her
2. sense_key=power%1:19:00:: | definition=(physics) the rate of doing work; measured in watts (= joules/second)
3. sense_key=power%1:09:01:: | definition=possession of the qualities (especially mental qualities) required to do something or get something done | synonyms=ability | examples=danger heightened his powers of discrimination
4. sense_key=power%1:26:00:: | definition=(of a government or government official) holding an office means being in power | synonyms=office | examples=being in office already gives a candidate a great advantage; during his first year in office
5. sense_key=power%1:18:00:: | definition=one possessing or exercising power or influence or authority | synonyms=force | examples=the mysterious presence of an evil power; may the force be with you
6. sense_key=power%1:10:00:: | definition=a mathematical notation indicating the number of times a quantity is multiplied by itself | synonyms=exponent, index
7. sense_key=power%1:07:02:: | definition=physical strength | synonyms=might, mightiness
8. sense_key=power%1:14:00:: | definition=a state powerful enough to influence events throughout the world | synonyms=world power, major power, great power, superpower
9. sense_key=power%1:18:01:: | definition=a very wealthy or powerful businessman | synonyms=baron, big businessman, business leader, king, magnate, mogul | examples=an oil baron

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: We need answer JSON only. Need choose best sense for word "power" in context: "Democratic legislators from the South have held a disproportionate share of <t>power</t> in Congress since 1932 and have been able to translate such clout into relatively more local benefits" The sense: possession of controlling influence (political power). Candidate sense 1 power%1:07:00:: possession of controlling influence, examples deterrent power of nuclear weapons, power of love. Candidate sense 4 is "of a government or government official holding an office means being in power" synonyms office, examples in office. However phrase "share of power in Congress" more about controlling influence. Also "clout" is synonymous. Sense 1 best. Need output JSON exact.


[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: able
Target surface form: able
Context:
Because these freshmen placed far more emphasis on their partisan role -- spreading the Reagan revolution -- in national policy making, they were more vulnerable to defeat. Fourth, the theory indicates why the Republican Party may have a difficult time attracting viable candidates for congressional office. Potential candidates may be discouraged from running less by the congressional salary than by the prospect of defeat at the hands of a Democratic opponent. To the extent that potential Republican candidates and their financial backers realize that the congressional prisoner's dilemma game works to their disadvantage, the Republican Party will be hindered in its attempts to field a competitive slate of congressional candidates. Fifth, the theory may provide at least a partial reason for why ticket splitting has been particularly pronounced in the South. To the extent that Democratic legislators from the South have held a disproportionate share of power in Congress since 1932 and have been <t>able</t> to translate such clout into relatively more local benefits for their respective constituencies, voters in the South have had an especially strong incentive to keep such Democrats in office. Finally, the theory suggests why Republicans generally have fared better in Senate races than in campaigns for the House.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=able%3:00:00:: | definition=(usually followed by `to') having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something | examples=able to swim; she was able to program her computer
2. sense_key=able%5:00:00:competent:00 | definition=have the skills and qualifications to do things well | synonyms=capable | examples=able teachers; a capable administrator
3. sense_key=able%5:00:00:capable:00 | definition=having inherent physical or mental ability or capacity | examples=able to learn; human beings are able to walk on two feet
4. sense_key=able%5:00:00:fit:01 | definition=having a strong healthy body | synonyms=able-bodied | examples=an able seaman; every able-bodied young man served in the army

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:
We need choose best indexed sense for "able" in context: "have been able to translate such clout into relatively more local benefits". This is usual 'able to' followed by infinitive, having capability/opportunity/means. Which sense? Candidate senses:
1. able%3:00:00:: definition: (usually followed by `to') having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something | examples=able to swim; she was able to program her computer.
2. able%5:00:00:competent:00 = have skills and qualifications to do things well, synonym capable (attributive: able teachers)
3. able%5:00:00:capable:00 = having inherent physical or mental ability or capacity | examples able to learn; human beings are able to walk on two feet
4. able%5:00:00:fit:01 = physically strong healthy body, able-bodied.
The construction "have been able to translate" matches sense 1 or 3. Sense 3 examples include "able to learn" "able to walk". Sense 1 specifically usually followed by to and having necessary means/skill/authority to do something. Here Democrats have had clout and were able to translate it into benefits. This is about means/power to accomplish something. Sense 1 best. Sense 3 emphasizes inherent physical/mental ability/capacity; less about political clout enabling. So index 1.
Return JSON exactly {"sense_index": 1}.


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

[User]
Target lemma: translate
Target surface form: translate
Context:
Because these freshmen placed far more emphasis on their partisan role -- spreading the Reagan revolution -- in national policy making, they were more vulnerable to defeat. Fourth, the theory indicates why the Republican Party may have a difficult time attracting viable candidates for congressional office. Potential candidates may be discouraged from running less by the congressional salary than by the prospect of defeat at the hands of a Democratic opponent. To the extent that potential Republican candidates and their financial backers realize that the congressional prisoner's dilemma game works to their disadvantage, the Republican Party will be hindered in its attempts to field a competitive slate of congressional candidates. Fifth, the theory may provide at least a partial reason for why ticket splitting has been particularly pronounced in the South. To the extent that Democratic legislators from the South have held a disproportionate share of power in Congress since 1932 and have been able to <t>translate</t> such clout into relatively more local benefits for their respective constituencies, voters in the South have had an especially strong incentive to keep such Democrats in office. Finally, the theory suggests why Republicans generally have fared better in Senate races than in campaigns for the House.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=translate%2:32:00:: | definition=restate (words) from one language into another language | synonyms=interpret, render | examples=I have to translate when my in-laws from Austria visit the U.S.; Can you interpret the speech of the visiting dignitaries?
2. sense_key=translate%2:30:01:: | definition=change from one form or medium into another | synonyms=transform | examples=Braque translated collage into oil
3. sense_key=translate%2:31:00:: | definition=make sense of a language | synonyms=understand, read, interpret | examples=She understands French; Can you read Greek?
4. sense_key=translate%2:35:00:: | definition=bring to a certain spiritual state
5. sense_key=translate%2:30:00:: | definition=change the position of (figures or bodies) in space without rotation
6. sense_key=translate%2:42:03:: | definition=be equivalent in effect | examples=the growth in income translates into greater purchasing power
7. sense_key=translate%2:42:00:: | definition=be translatable, or be translatable in a certain way | examples=poetry often does not translate; Tolstoy's novels translate well into English
8. sense_key=translate%2:38:04:: | definition=subject to movement in which every part of the body moves parallel to and the same distance as every other point on the body
9. sense_key=translate%2:32:06:: | definition=express, as in simple and less technical language | examples=Can you translate the instructions in this manual for a layman?; Is there a need to translate the psychiatrist's remarks?
10. sense_key=translate%2:32:05:: | definition=determine the amino-acid sequence of a protein during its synthesis by using information on the messenger RNA

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: We need answer as JSON. We need choose best sense. Let's analyze target word "translate" in context: "Democratic legislators ... have been able to translate such clout into relatively more local benefits for their respective constituencies". This means convert/transform power/influence into benefits. Candidate sense_key translate%2:30:01:: definition change from one form or medium into another; synonyms transform. Examples Braque translated collage into oil. Equivalent expression "translate clout into benefits". Fits sense 2. There is also sense 6 be equivalent in effect "growth in income translates into greater purchasing power" (translate%2:42:03). But here it's about ability to convert clout into benefits, agentive, not "income translates into purchasing power" intransitive? The sentence "have been able to translate such clout into ... benefits" suggests agentive transformation. Sense 2. So answer index 2. Return only JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 2}.