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

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=equity%1:21:01:: | definition=the difference between the market value of a property and the claims held against it
2. sense_key=equity%1:21:00:: | definition=the ownership interest of shareholders in a corporation
3. sense_key=equity%1:07:00:: | definition=conformity with rules or standards | synonyms=fairness | examples=the judge recognized the fairness of my claim

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 determine best sense for target 'equity' in sentence: "Whether they are or are not underpaid is a problem of equity; it is not an educational problem." Here equity means fairness, justice, especially regarding pay. Among candidate senses: 1 property net value, 2 shareholders ownership, 3 conformity with rules or standards / fairness. So choose sense 3. Need return JSON {"sense_index":3} only. Ensure no extra.


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

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

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

finish_reason: stop

role: assistant

reasoning_content: We need answer with JSON. Need determine sense. Context: "... it is not an educational problem." Target in predicative adjective? "educational problem" meaning problem relating to education or an educational (providing knowledge) problem? They're saying whether teachers underpaid is problem of equity, not an educational problem. Educational there means relating to the process of education/system of education, not providing knowledge. It contrasts "educational crisis"/"educational problem". So sense 1: relating to the process of education. So {"sense_index":1}. Need only JSON.

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

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

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

reasoning_content:
We need perform WSD for word 'problem' in context. Need choose among three senses. Need return JSON exactly.

Let's analyze context carefully. Target lemma problem, surface problem. Sentence: "Whether they are or are not underpaid is a problem of equity; it is not an educational problem. It is silly libel on our teachers to think they would educate our children better if only they got a few thousand dollars a year more."

The phrase "problem of equity" means an issue/concern related to fairness/equity, not necessarily difficulty needing resolution. "educational problem" means an issue within education, not a specific math question. The author argues teacher pay is a matter of equity (fairness), not an educational problem causing the educational crisis. Could sense be 'state of difficulty that needs to be resolved' (difficulty) or 'source of difficulty' (trouble). Let's examine definitions.

Sense 1 (problem%1:26:00): a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved. Syn job. Examples: she and her husband are having problems; it is always a job to contact him. This is about difficulties in life, marriage troubles. They are 'having problems' as difficulties. It includes trouble. In our context: "it is not an educational problem." Could mean it's not a difficulty that needs to be resolved in education. The educational crisis is a problem/difficulty. However phrase "a problem of equity" is similar to "a matter/question of equity" rather than "difficulty". But sense 2: a question raised for consideration or solution (math problem). Not matching. Sense 3: a source of difficulty (syn trouble). Examples: "what's the problem?" Hmm "what's the problem?" can refer to source of difficulty.

We need single best. Let's see WordNet hierarchical: problem%1:26:00 is noun.state: a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved. problem%1:09:00 is noun.cognition? Actually 1:09 noun.cognition? WordNet: problem as a source of difficulty is noun.cognition? Let's check. But definition: a source of difficulty. One trouble after another delayed the job. In the context: "Our teachers are not an important factor in our educational crisis. Whether they are or are not underpaid is a problem of equity; it is not an educational problem." It uses "problem" to mean "an issue/area of concern", not necessarily a difficulty. But among senses, sense 1 state of difficulty fits maybe better. Let's compare examples.

"It is not an educational problem" is similar to "X is not our problem" meaning concern/difficulty. In dictionary, 'problem' can mean (1) any question or matter involving doubt, uncertainty, or difficulty; (2) a question proposed for solution; (3) difficulty. So here it means issue/concern = state of difficulty? "problem of equity" = an issue concerning equity. State of difficulty maybe okay.

Sense 1's example "she and her husband are having problems" refers to difficulties around relationship. Sense 3's example "what's the problem?" could match context: asking about the source of difficulty. But the target occurrences are not 'what's the problem?'; they are "a problem of equity" and "an educational problem".

Let's inspect WordNet usage frequencies. In general, problem%1:26:00 is the most common sense (state of difficulty). problem%1:10:00 is academic exercise, math question. problem%1:09:00 source of difficulty maybe less common. In context of societal issues, "the problem of...". Example: "the problem of poverty" is state of difficulty that needs resolution. This matches sense 1. The phrase "problem of equity" exactly: equity problem = unfairness issue; a state of difficulty requiring resolution. "educational problem" = difficulty in education. So likely sense 1.

But we must be careful: The author distinguishes "problem of equity" and "educational problem." The educational crisis is a problem. Underpaid is problem of equity. This is a question of classification (equity vs educational). The word "problem" there is perhaps "a matter or issue"—maybe sense 2? Actually sense 2 is "a question raised for consideration or solution" which could fit "a problem of equity" as a question: the question of whether they are underpaid is a question of equity. But examples are math/homework; maybe not. However phrase "a problem of equity" = "a question of equity", which maps to sense 2? Let's examine semantic distinctions.

WordNet sense 2: problem%1:10:00: a question raised for consideration or solution. This includes any question proposed for discussion/solution. Example: homework problems. Also "it's a problem of semantics"? Possibly not; "question" sense can refer to "the problem of evil" (philosophical problem) i.e. a question raised for consideration. So "a problem of equity" might be a question of equity? But the text says "Whether they are or are not underpaid is a problem of equity; it is not an educational problem." The underpaid issue is conceptualized as a problem/difficulty needing resolution about fairness. It could also be a question: the question of whether they are underpaid.

However the earlier sentence says "Our teachers are not an important factor in our educational crisis." The author is saying teacher pay is an equity issue, not an educational one. "educational problem" is a type of problem contributing to education crisis. That sounds like 'difficulty'.

Let's inspect supersense: 1:26 noun.state = condition, status. problem as a state or condition of difficulty. 1:09 noun.cognition? Actually 'problem' 1:09 is noun.cognition? Let's recall WordNet index for 'problem': n01782891? There are 3 senses: (1) noun.state: problem (a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved) syn: job / examples: ... (2) noun.communication: problem (a question raised for consideration or solution) / examples:... (3) noun.cognition: problem (a source of difficulty) / syn: trouble / examples: ... So sense 1 is "state of difficulty" (condition), sense 2 "question", sense 3 "source of difficulty" something causing difficulty.

In "an educational problem", is the underpaid issue a source of difficulty within education or a state of difficulty? It is being denied as an educational problem, i.e., not a cause/source of the educational crisis. Actually "educational problem" could mean a problem within the field of education causing the crisis. It is more naturally a difficulty, not a source. If they were paid more, would it cause better education? It is not an educational problem (not a problem with education). The sense "state of difficulty that needs to be resolved" covers "an educational problem".

Now check sense 3: "source of difficulty" could be interpreted as "the underpaid issue is not a source of difficulty for education." But the phrase "problem of equity" = source of difficulty? Hmm "problem of equity" is the issue is fairness, not source. I think sense 1 best.

Need return only JSON object {"sense_index": 1}. Ensure no extra 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: teacher
Target surface form: teachers
Context:
In this sense, a teacher can be compared to one's family doctor. If he were brilliant, he probably would not be a family doctor in the first place. If he is competent and conscientious, he serves us well. Our teachers are not an important factor in our educational crisis. Whether they are or are not underpaid is a problem of equity; it is not an educational problem. It is silly libel on our <t>teachers</t> to think they would educate our children better if only they got a few thousand dollars a year more. It is the kind of libel the teachers' unions do not mind spreading, for their own narrow purposes.

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

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

reasoning_content: We need answer as JSON object with sense_index only. Context: target lemma teacher surface form teachers. Context discusses teachers as occupation, family doctor analogy, underpaid, teachers' unions. Clearly sense 1 person whose occupation is teaching. Need output {"sense_index":1}. Ensure no extra.

provider: AkashML


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

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

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

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

reasoning_content:
 We need perform fine-grained WSD for target word "think" in sentence. Candidate senses listed. Need choose best indexed sense. Let's analyze context.

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

Target surface form "think" used in infinitive phrase "to think (that) they would..." The construction "to think they would..." means "to believe/suppose/regard that ..." It seems a judgment/opinion: to regard it as true. Need determine among senses:

1. think%2:31:01 judge or regard; look upon; judge; syn believe, consider, conceive. examples: I think he is very smart; I believe her to be very smart. This sense often with that-clause or object small clause: I think he is smart. Yes fits.

2. think%2:31:03 expect, believe, or suppose; syn opine, suppose, imagine, reckon, guess. examples: I imagine she earned a lot of money; I thought to find her in a bad state. This is more speculative/suppositional. "to think they would educate our children better if only..." is a belief/judgment, maybe not just imagination.

3. think%2:31:00 use/exercise mind or reason; generic. No.

4. recall memory. No.

5. imagine/visualize. Could "think" here mean "imagine"? "to imagine they would..." It has a tinge of supposition. But in WSD, "think" + that clause normally sense 01? Need check WordNet mapping.

WordNet senses for think (verb):
Synset 00000: think, believe, consider, conceive: judge or regard; look upon; judge. "I think he is very smart"
Synset 00003: think, opine, suppose, imagine, reckon, guess: expect, believe, or suppose. "I imagine she earned a lot of money with her new novel"; "I thought to find her in a bad state"
Synset 00002: think, cogitate, cerebrate: use or exercise the mind or one's power of reason in order to make inferences, decisions...
Synset 00004: think, remember, recall..., recollect. recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection.
Sense 2:31:01 is the most common "think that..." meaning. The example exactly "I think he is very smart". Our context "to think they would educate our children better..." is " believing that" they would. So sense 1 likely.

Need be careful: WordNet sometimes distinguishes "think" as "judge or regard" where complement is a proposition and subject believes it (epistemic), while "expect, believe, or suppose" includes more tentative/suppositional, often with modal or perhaps intention? Let's examine examples: "I imagine she earned a lot of money with her new novel"; "I thought to find her in a bad state". "I thought to find her" is an expectation. "Think they would educate better if only paid more" is not expectation about future event exactly; it's a counterfactual belief/judgment. "It is silly libel ... to think that..." = to believe/hold the opinion. That fits sense 1.

Need answer only JSON object {"sense_index": 1}. Need not include sense key. Ensure 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: educate
Target surface form: educate
Context:
In this sense, a teacher can be compared to one's family doctor. If he were brilliant, he probably would not be a family doctor in the first place. If he is competent and conscientious, he serves us well. Our teachers are not an important factor in our educational crisis. Whether they are or are not underpaid is a problem of equity; it is not an educational problem. It is silly libel on our teachers to think they would <t>educate</t> our children better if only they got a few thousand dollars a year more. It is the kind of libel the teachers' unions do not mind spreading, for their own narrow purposes.

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

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

reasoning_content:
We need answer only JSON object. Need choose sense for target "educate" in context. Let's analyze. Context: "It is silly libel on our teachers to think they would educate our children better if only they got a few thousand dollars a year more." Target lemma educate, surface form educate. Candidate senses:
1. give an education to; example We must educate our youngsters better.
2. create by training and teaching; synonyms train, develop, prepare; example old master training world-class violinists.
3. teach or refine to be discriminative in taste or judgment; synonyms school, train, cultivate, civilize; examples cultivate musical taste.

The context refers to teachers educating children (in general education). This aligns with sense 1: give an education to. Not training to create specific capability nor refining taste/judgment. So best index = 1. Return JSON {"sense_index": 1}.

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

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

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

reasoning_content:
We need answer with JSON only. Need disambiguate "children" in sentence: "It is silly libel on our teachers to think they would educate our children better if only they got a few thousand dollars a year more." Here children refers to young people as students. Candidate senses: 1 young person of either sex; 2 human offspring son or daughter of any age; 3 immature childish person; 4 member clan/tribe.

Context: "educate our children" likely refers to schoolchildren, young persons. Not specifically offspring? The phrase "our children" could be viewed as collective youth/offspring. But the best sense? WordNet sense child%1:18:01 is "a human offspring (son or daughter) of any age" and examples include "they had three children; they were able to send their kids to college." This is relational offspring. Child%1:18:00 is "a young person of either sex", examples "she writes books for children; they're just kids". In "educate our children", children are young students; the noun is plural and determiner "our" could be national community. That fits sense 1 (young person). Sense 2 would fit "their children" as offspring of parents. Here "our children" as a country/community's youth. The passage is about education crisis, teachers educating children. So likely sense 1.

Need output JSON exactly.

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

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

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

reasoning_content: We need choose best sense index for "better" target lemma better surface better. Context: "they would educate our children better if only they got a few thousand dollars a year more." "better" is comparative adverb modifying educate, comparative of 'well' (in manner). Sense 1 better%4:02:00:: definition comparative of `well'; in a better or more excellent manner... examples: She had never sung better; a deed better left undone. Perfect. Other senses: sense 2 better from position of superiority: "I know better." Not here. The 'well' senses are not relevant because target lemma is better; but candidate includes well senses. WSD wants index from candidates. Index 1. Return JSON {"sense_index":1}. Need ensure 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: get
Target surface form: got
Context:
In this sense, a teacher can be compared to one's family doctor. If he were brilliant, he probably would not be a family doctor in the first place. If he is competent and conscientious, he serves us well. Our teachers are not an important factor in our educational crisis. Whether they are or are not underpaid is a problem of equity; it is not an educational problem. It is silly libel on our teachers to think they would educate our children better if only they <t>got</t> a few thousand dollars a year more. It is the kind of libel the teachers' unions do not mind spreading, for their own narrow purposes.

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

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

reasoning_content:
 Let me analyze this carefully.

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

The meaning here is clearly about receiving/possessing money - "if only they received a few thousand dollars a year more" or "if only they were paid a few thousand dollars a year more."

Looking at the candidate senses:

1. get%2:40:00:: - come into the possession of something concrete or abstract (synonyms=acquire)
   - This fits: "they got a few thousand dollars a year more" = they acquired/received more money.

21. get%2:40:14:: - acquire as a result of some effort or action
   - Close, but "a few thousand dollars a year more" as salary isn't necessarily effort/action in this context.

4. get%2:30:03:: - receive a specified treatment (abstract)
   - Not quite, money is concrete and it's not treatment.

Other senses don't fit as well. The basic "come into possession of" meaning (sense 1) is the best fit.

Let me double-check. "If they got more money" - this is about receiving/possessing money. Sense 1 is the canonical "acquire/receive" sense.

The answer should be {"sense_index": 1}.

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

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

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

reasoning_content:
 The user wants me to perform word sense disambiguation for the target word "year" in the given context. Let me analyze the context carefully.

The target word appears in the phrase: "a few thousand dollars a year more."

This phrase refers to regular payment per year, specifically salary/income per year. "A few thousand dollars a year" means a few thousand dollars per year/annually.

Now let me examine the candidate senses:

1. year%1:28:01:: - a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days; synonyms: twelvemonth, yr; examples: "she is 4 years old; in the year 1920"

2. year%1:28:02:: - a period of time occupying a regular part of a calendar year that is used for some particular activity; example: "a school year"

3. year%1:28:00:: - the period of time that it takes for a planet (as, e.g., Earth or Mars) to make a complete revolution around the sun; example: "a Martian year takes 687 of our days"

4. year%1:14:00:: - a body of students who graduate together; synonyms: class; examples: "the class of '97; she was in my year at Hoehandle High"

In the phrase "a few thousand dollars a year more," "year" refers to a period of 365/366 days as a unit for measuring time, particularly for salary/compensation. This is the most common sense of "year" meaning a period of 365 days.

Sense 1 is the most general sense of "year" as a period of 365 days. Sense 2 is specifically for activities within a calendar year (like school year). Sense 3 is astronomical. Sense 4 is a body of students.

The usage "dollars a year" maps to sense 1, which is the basic temporal unit of approximately 365 days. It's not a school year, not astronomical, and not a graduating class.

The sense_index would be 1 (since the candidates are listed as 1, 2, 3, 4).

Wait, let me double-check. The candidate senses are labeled 1 through 4. The task asks to return {"sense_index": 3} as the format example. So I need to return the index of the chosen sense, which is 1.

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

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

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

reasoning_content:
 The user wants me to perform Word Sense Disambiguation on the target word 'more' in the given context. I need to choose between two senses:

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

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

 The word 'more' here modifies the phrase "a few thousand dollars a year." It's saying "a few thousand dollars a year more [than they currently get]." This is the comparative of "much" - indicating a greater amount of money. It's not forming the comparative of an adjective or adverb.

 Actually, let me think more carefully. "a few thousand dollars a year more" - here 'more' is functioning as an adverb of quantity, modifying the noun phrase "a few thousand dollars" (well, it's saying 'more dollars' or 'more money'). The structure is similar to "they eat more than they should" where 'more' is a quantifier/comparative of much.

 Sense 1 is for forming comparatives of adjectives/adverbs (e.g., more interesting, more beautiful).
 Sense 2 is comparative of much, to a greater degree or extent (e.g., he works more now; they eat more than they should).

 In our sentence, "a few thousand dollars a year more" means "a few thousand dollars more per year" - this is clearly the comparative of much (more money), not forming the comparative of an adjective/adverb. So sense 2 is the best fit.

 The index in the answer should be 2 (since the candidate senses are numbered 1 and 2).

 Wait, let me reconsider. Could 'more' be modifying an elided "well-paid"? No, the sentence structure is "got a few thousand dollars a year more." It's elliptical: "got a few thousand dollars a year more [than they currently get]." So 'more' is a determiner/quantifier indicating additional amount.

 In WordNet:
 - Sense 1: more (adverb) forming comparative of adjectives/adverbs
 - Sense 2: more (adverb) comparative of much; to a greater degree or extent

 Since 'more' here relates to quantity/amount (money), not to the comparative degree of an adjective/adverb, sense 2 is correct.

 The answer should be {"sense_index": 2}.


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

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

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

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

reasoning_content:
We need choose sense among two. Target word 'teachers' in context. Discussion about educational crisis, unions, politicians, wages, underpaid. Actual human people as an occupation. Books/experience not relevant."""
So best sense: 1 (teacher%1:18:00::).

Return JSON.

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

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

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

reasoning_content:
We need choose best sense for lemma union, surface form unions, in context. Need output JSON only like {"sense_index": 3}.

Analyze context: "It is the kind of libel the teachers' <t>unions</t> do not mind spreading, for their own narrow purposes." Teachers' unions are organizations of employees formed to bargain with employer. Candidate sense 1. Thus answer {"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: mind
Target surface form: mind
Context:
If he were brilliant, he probably would not be a family doctor in the first place. If he is competent and conscientious, he serves us well. Our teachers are not an important factor in our educational crisis. Whether they are or are not underpaid is a problem of equity; it is not an educational problem. It is silly libel on our teachers to think they would educate our children better if only they got a few thousand dollars a year more. It is the kind of libel the teachers' unions do not <t>mind</t> spreading, for their own narrow purposes. It is also the kind of libel politicians find useful, since it helps them strike a friendly posture on behalf of an important constituency.

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

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

reasoning_content: We need choose best sense for target word "mind" in given context. The context: "It is the kind of libel the teachers' unions do not <t>mind</t> spreading, for their own narrow purposes." The meaning: "do not mind spreading" = are not offended/bothered by spreading it, or do not object to. That's sense 1: be offended or bothered by; take offense with. Example "I don't mind your behavior". So answer JSON with sense_index 1. Need only JSON object. Ensure no extra text.

provider: AtlasCloud


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

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

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

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

reasoning_content: The context says "the kind of libel the teachers' unions do not mind spreading." Here "spreading" means disseminating or circulating the libel/rumor. The teachers' unions are actively causing it to become widely known. Sense 5: "cause to become widely known" synonyms include circulate, disseminate, propagate. Sense 2 is "become distributed or widespread" (intransitive), but here the unions are the agent spreading the libel. Sense 5 fits best.


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

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

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

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

reasoning_content:
We need answer WSD for lemma narrow, surface narrow. Need choose among candidate senses indexed 1-5. We need determine best sense. Let's analyze context.

Sentence: "It is the kind of libel the teachers' unions do not mind spreading, for their own narrow purposes." Meaning of narrow here: limited in size or scope; self-serving, restricted to their own interests. The phrase "narrow purposes" suggests limited scope, not wide. Could be sense 2: limited in size or scope (the narrow sense of a word). Sense 3: lacking tolerance or flexibility, narrow-minded. But narrow purposes = limited purposes. Sense 4: very limited in degree (narrow margin/escape). Sense 5: careful detailed. Sense 1 physical width. So best is 2. Need return JSON {"sense_index": 2}. 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: purpose
Target surface form: purposes
Context:
If he were brilliant, he probably would not be a family doctor in the first place. If he is competent and conscientious, he serves us well. Our teachers are not an important factor in our educational crisis. Whether they are or are not underpaid is a problem of equity; it is not an educational problem. It is silly libel on our teachers to think they would educate our children better if only they got a few thousand dollars a year more. It is the kind of libel the teachers' unions do not mind spreading, for their own narrow <t>purposes</t>. It is also the kind of libel politicians find useful, since it helps them strike a friendly posture on behalf of an important constituency.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=purpose%1:09:00:: | definition=an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions | synonyms=intent, intention, aim, design | examples=his intent was to provide a new translation; good intentions are not enough
2. sense_key=purpose%1:07:00:: | definition=what something is used for | synonyms=function, role, use | examples=the function of an auger is to bore holes; ballet is beautiful but what use is it?
3. sense_key=purpose%1:07:01:: | definition=the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose | synonyms=determination | examples=his determination showed in his every movement; he is a man of purpose

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 "purposes" in the given context. Let me analyze.

 Target sentence: "It is the kind of libel the teachers' unions do not mind spreading, for their own narrow <t>purposes</t>."

 The phrase "for their own narrow purposes" means for their own selfish goals/intentions. The teachers' unions spread this libel to achieve some outcome they intend - likely to gain more members, support, higher wages, etc.

 Candidate senses:
 1. purpose%1:09:00:: - an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions; synonyms: intent, intention, aim, design
 2. purpose%1:07:00:: - what something is used for; synonyms: function, role, use
 3. purpose%1:07:01:: - the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose; synonyms: determination

 In "for their own narrow purposes", this refers to the unions' intended outcomes or aims. The phrase "for one's own purposes" is a common idiom meaning for one's own reasons or goals. This matches sense 1 (intent, intention, aim, design).

 Sense 2 would be about what something is used for - e.g., "the purpose of a hammer is to drive nails." Not applicable here.
 Sense 3 is about determination/firmness of purpose - a character trait. Not applicable here, since "purposes" is plural and refers to aims/goals, not determination.

 The answer is sense 1.


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

[User]
Target lemma: politician
Target surface form: politicians
Context:
If he is competent and conscientious, he serves us well. Our teachers are not an important factor in our educational crisis. Whether they are or are not underpaid is a problem of equity; it is not an educational problem. It is silly libel on our teachers to think they would educate our children better if only they got a few thousand dollars a year more. It is the kind of libel the teachers' unions do not mind spreading, for their own narrow purposes. It is also the kind of libel <t>politicians</t> find useful, since it helps them strike a friendly posture on behalf of an important constituency. But there is not one shred of evidence that, other things being equal, salary differentials result in educational differentials.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=politician%1:18:01:: | definition=a leader engaged in civil administration
2. sense_key=politician%1:18:00:: | definition=a person active in party politics | synonyms=politico, pol, political leader
3. sense_key=politician%1:18:02:: | definition=a schemer who tries to gain advantage in an organization in sly or underhanded ways

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 "politicians" in the given context. Let me analyze the context carefully.

The passage discusses:
- Teachers and their role in educational crisis
- Whether teachers are underpaid being a problem of equity, not educational
- Criticism of the idea that more salary would make teachers educate better
- Teachers' unions spreading this "libel" for their own narrow purposes
- Politicians finding this libel useful because it helps them strike a friendly posture on behalf of an important constituency (teachers/unions)
- No evidence that salary differentials result in educational differentials

The key phrase is: "It is also the kind of libel politicians find useful, since it helps them strike a friendly posture on behalf of an important constituency."

Here, "politicians" refers to people active in party politics, political leaders, those who need to maintain favorable postures with constituencies/voters. They are not necessarily being described as schemers (though there's some implicit criticism), but the focus is on their political role - appealing to voters, maintaining friendly posture with constituencies.

Let me look at the candidate senses:

1. politician%1:18:01:: | definition=a leader engaged in civil administration
2. politician%1:18:00:: | definition=a person active in party politics | synonyms=politico, pol, political leader
3. politician%1:18:02:: | definition=a schemer who tries to gain advantage in an organization in sly or underhanded ways

Wait, I need to be careful about the sense indexing. The senses are numbered 1, 2, 3 in the candidate list, but the sense_keys have different orderings:
- Candidate 1: politician%1:18:01:: (a leader engaged in civil administration)
- Candidate 2: politician%1:18:00:: (a person active in party politics)
- Candidate 3: politician%1:18:02:: (a schemer...)

But the question asks for "indexed sense" and the candidates are numbered 1, 2, 3. So I should return the index number (1, 2, or 3), not the WordNet offset.

Wait, the instruction says "Do not answer with a WordNet sense key" and "Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}". So I need to return the candidate index.

But the candidates are presented as:
1. sense_key=politician%1:18:01::
2. sense_key=politician%1:18:00::
3. sense_key=politician%1:18:02::

In WordNet, the standard sense numbering for "politician" is:
- politician, politico, pol, political leader - a person active in party politics (this is usually sense 1 in WordNet)
- politician, political relation - a leader... wait no

Actually, let me think. In WordNet 3.0, the senses of politician are:
- politician%1:18:00:: - a person active in party politics
- politician%1:18:01:: - a leader engaged in civil administration
- politician%1:18:02:: - a schemer who tries to gain advantage in an organization in sly or underhanded ways

Hmm, the sense keys don't necessarily match the candidate numbering. The user has labeled them 1, 2, 3. So I need to choose the best among these three labeled options.

Looking at context: "politicians find useful... strike a friendly posture on behalf of an important constituency." This describes political figures who appeal to voters/constituencies. This aligns most closely with "a person active in party politics" / "political leader" (synonyms: politico, pol, political leader).

Option 2 (candidate index 2) is: politician%1:18:00:: | definition=a person active in party politics | synonyms=politico, pol, political leader

But wait, candidate 1 is "a leader engaged in civil administration" - this could also fit politicians in government. The difference between sense 1 (civil administration leader) and sense 2 (party politics person) is subtle.

Let me think more carefully. The context mentions politicians striking a friendly posture on behalf of an important constituency. Politicians are people who run for office, deal with party politics, constituencies, voters. The phrase "friendly posture on behalf of an important constituency" strongly suggests electoral politics and party politics.

Option 2 with synonyms "politico, pol, political leader" and definition "a person active in party politics" seems best.

Option 1 "a leader engaged in civil administration" is more about administrative leadership, like a mayor, city manager, etc., focused on administration rather than political maneuvering with constituencies.

Option 3 "a schemer who tries to gain advantage in an organization in sly or underhanded ways" - while the passage is critical, the word "politicians" here is used in its standard political sense, not specifically as schemers. The author is saying politicians find the libel useful for political positioning, but they're not being labeled as organizational schemers per se.

So the best answer is candidate index 2.

Wait, but I should double-check. The instruction says "Choose the single best indexed sense" and the candidates are numbered 1, 2, 3. Return {"sense_index": 2}.

Actually, I need to be more careful. Let me re-read. The format says "Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}". The "3" in the example is just an example format. I need to return {"sense_index": 2} for my choice.

But wait - I should consider whether the indexing in the candidates corresponds to WordNet's indexing or just the candidate list numbering. Since the instruction says "Do not answer with a WordNet sense key" and asks for "sense_index" in JSON, and the candidates are numbered 1-3, it must be referring to the candidate index (1, 2, or 3).

Therefore, my final answer is {"sense_index": 2}.


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

[User]
Target lemma: find
Target surface form: find
Context:
If he is competent and conscientious, he serves us well. Our teachers are not an important factor in our educational crisis. Whether they are or are not underpaid is a problem of equity; it is not an educational problem. It is silly libel on our teachers to think they would educate our children better if only they got a few thousand dollars a year more. It is the kind of libel the teachers' unions do not mind spreading, for their own narrow purposes. It is also the kind of libel politicians <t>find</t> useful, since it helps them strike a friendly posture on behalf of an important constituency. But there is not one shred of evidence that, other things being equal, salary differentials result in educational differentials.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=find%2:40:02:: | definition=come upon, as if by accident; meet with | synonyms=happen, chance, bump, encounter | examples=We find this idea in Plato; I happened upon the most wonderful bakery not very far from here
2. sense_key=find%2:39:02:: | definition=discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of | synonyms=detect, observe, discover, notice | examples=She detected high levels of lead in her drinking water; We found traces of lead in the paint
3. sense_key=find%2:40:00:: | definition=come upon after searching; find the location of something that was missed or lost | synonyms=regain | examples=Did you find your glasses?; I cannot find my gloves!
4. sense_key=find%2:32:00:: | definition=establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study | synonyms=determine, find out, ascertain | examples=find the product of two numbers; The physicist who found the elusive particle won the Nobel Prize
5. sense_key=find%2:31:10:: | definition=come to believe on the basis of emotion, intuitions, or indefinite grounds | synonyms=feel | examples=I feel that he doesn't like me; I find him to be obnoxious
6. sense_key=find%2:39:01:: | definition=perceive or be contemporaneous with | synonyms=witness, see | examples=We found Republicans winning the offices; You'll see a lot of cheating in this school
7. sense_key=find%2:40:01:: | definition=get something or somebody for a specific purpose | synonyms=line up, get hold, come up | examples=I found this gadget that will serve as a bottle opener; I got hold of these tools to fix our plumbing
8. sense_key=find%2:36:00:: | definition=make a discovery, make a new finding | synonyms=discover | examples=Roentgen discovered X-rays; Physicists believe they found a new elementary particle
9. sense_key=find%2:31:09:: | definition=make a discovery | synonyms=discover | examples=She found that he had lied to her; The story is false, so far as I can discover
10. sense_key=find%2:40:03:: | definition=obtain through effort or management | examples=She found the time and energy to take care of her aging parents; We found the money to send our sons to college
11. sense_key=find%2:32:01:: | definition=decide on and make a declaration about | synonyms=rule | examples=find someone guilty
12. sense_key=find%2:30:00:: | definition=receive a specified treatment (abstract) | synonyms=receive, get, obtain, incur | examples=These aspects of civilization do not find expression or receive an interpretation; His movie received a good review
13. sense_key=find%2:39:05:: | definition=perceive oneself to be in a certain condition or place | examples=I found myself in a difficult situation; When he woke up, he found himself in a hospital room
14. sense_key=find%2:40:15:: | definition=get or find back; recover the use of | synonyms=recover, retrieve, regain | examples=She regained control of herself; She found her voice and replied quickly
15. sense_key=find%2:38:10:: | definition=succeed in reaching; arrive at | examples=The arrow found its mark
16. sense_key=find%2:30:13:: | definition=accept and make use of one's personality, abilities, and situation | synonyms=find oneself | examples=My son went to Berkeley to find himself

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. Need pick best sense of "find" in sentence: "It is also the kind of libel politicians find useful, since it helps them strike a friendly posture on behalf of an important constituency." Target find means consider/regard to be useful? Or discover? Let's inspect candidate senses.
- 1 come upon by accident/meet with.
- 2 detect/discover existence/fact.
- 3 come upon after searching.
- 4 establish after calculation/investigation.
- 5 come to believe on basis of emotion/intuitions/indefinite grounds; feel. examples: I find him to be obnoxious.
- 6 perceive/witness.
- 7 get something/somebody for specific purpose.
- 8 make a discovery new finding.
- 9 make a discovery (She found that he had lied to her).
- 10 obtain through effort/management.
- 11 decide/declare (find guilty).
- 12 receive treatment.
- 13 perceive oneself to be.
- 14 recover.
- 15 succeed reaching.
- 16 find oneself.
Context: "politicians find useful" -> "find + adjective" meaning come to consider/feel to be. That's sense 5: come to believe on basis of emotion, intuitions, or indefinite grounds; feel; examples I find him to be obnoxious. "find useful" maps to "find X useful/consider X useful". Could also be sense 9 "make a discovery" (She found that he had lied) maybe cognitive. Let's examine WordNet senses: find%2:31:10 is "come to believe on the basis of emotion, intuitions, or indefinite grounds; I feel that he doesn't like me; I find him to be obnoxious; I found the movie rather entertaining" This exactly covers "find ADJ" pattern. So answer 5.
Need only JSON object. Ensure correct format {"sense_index": 5}.