[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: member
Target surface form: members
Context:
What accounts for the results of recent decades? A simple economic theory may provide at least a partial explanation for the split personality displayed by Americans in the voting booth. The theory relies on three assumptions: 1 -RRB- Voters can "buy "one of two brands when they select their political agents -- a Republican brand that believes in the minimalist state and in the virtues of private markets over the vices of public action, and a Democratic brand that believes in big government and in public intervention to remedy the excesses attendant to the pursuit of private interest. 2 -RRB- Congressional representatives have two basic responsibilities while voting in office -- dealing with national issues -LRB- programmatic actions such as casting roll call votes on legislation that imposes costs and/or confers benefits on the population at large -RRB- and attending to local issues -LRB- constituency service and pork barrel -RRB-. 3 -RRB- Republican congressional representatives, because of their belief in a minimalist state, are less willing to engage in local benefit-seeking than are Democratic <t>members</t> of Congress. If these assumptions hold, voters in races for Congress face what in economic theory is called a prisoner's dilemma and have an incentive, at the margin, to lean Democratic.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=member%1:18:00:: | definition=one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization) | synonyms=fellow member | examples=only members will be admitted; a member of the faculty
2. sense_key=member%1:24:00:: | definition=anything that belongs to a set or class | examples=snakes are members of the class Reptilia; members of the opposite sex
3. sense_key=member%1:08:00:: | definition=an external body part that projects from the body | synonyms=extremity, appendage | examples=it is important to keep the extremities warm
4. sense_key=member%1:14:00:: | definition=an organization that is a member of another organization (especially a state that belongs to a group of nations) | examples=the library was a member of the interlibrary loan association; Canada is a member of the United Nations
5. sense_key=member%1:08:01:: | definition=the male organ of copulation (`member' is a euphemism) | synonyms=penis, phallus

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

reasoning_content:
The target word is "members" in the context: "Republican congressional representatives, because of their belief in a minimalist state, are less willing to engage in local benefit-seeking than are Democratic members of Congress."
The word "members" refers to individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization, specifically "members of Congress".
Sense 1: one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization). Synonyms: fellow member. Examples: only members will be admitted; a member of the faculty.
Sense 2: anything that belongs to a set or class.
Sense 3: an external body part.
Sense 4: an organization that is a member of another organization.
Sense 5: the male organ of copulation.

"Democratic members of Congress" clearly refers to persons who compose a social group (Congress).
Therefore, Sense 1 is the best fit.
Let's double check.
"members of Congress" -> persons who compose a social group.
Sense 1 is the correct choice.
The output format must be exactly {"sense_index": 1}.


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: assumption
Target surface form: assumptions
Context:
A simple economic theory may provide at least a partial explanation for the split personality displayed by Americans in the voting booth. The theory relies on three assumptions: 1 -RRB- Voters can "buy "one of two brands when they select their political agents -- a Republican brand that believes in the minimalist state and in the virtues of private markets over the vices of public action, and a Democratic brand that believes in big government and in public intervention to remedy the excesses attendant to the pursuit of private interest. 2 -RRB- Congressional representatives have two basic responsibilities while voting in office -- dealing with national issues -LRB- programmatic actions such as casting roll call votes on legislation that imposes costs and/or confers benefits on the population at large -RRB- and attending to local issues -LRB- constituency service and pork barrel -RRB-. 3 -RRB- Republican congressional representatives, because of their belief in a minimalist state, are less willing to engage in local benefit-seeking than are Democratic members of Congress. If these <t>assumptions</t> hold, voters in races for Congress face what in economic theory is called a prisoner's dilemma and have an incentive, at the margin, to lean Democratic. If they put a Republican into office, not only will they acquire less in terms of local benefits but their selected legislator will be relatively powerless to prevent other legislators from "bringing home the bacon "to their respective constituencies.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=assumption%1:10:00:: | definition=a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn | synonyms=premise, premiss | examples=on the assumption that he has been injured we can infer that he will not to play
2. sense_key=assumption%1:09:00:: | definition=a hypothesis that is taken for granted | synonyms=supposition, supposal | examples=any society is built upon certain assumptions
3. sense_key=assumption%1:04:00:: | definition=the act of taking possession of or power over something | synonyms=laying claim | examples=his assumption of office coincided with the trouble in Cuba; the Nazi assumption of power in 1934
4. sense_key=assumption%1:28:00:: | definition=celebration in the Roman Catholic Church of the Virgin Mary's being taken up into heaven when her earthly life ended; corresponds to the Dormition in the Eastern Orthodox Church | synonyms=Assumption of Mary, August 15
5. sense_key=assumption%1:11:00:: | definition=(Christianity) the taking up of the body and soul of the Virgin Mary when her earthly life had ended
6. sense_key=assumption%1:07:00:: | definition=audacious (even arrogant) behavior that you have no right to | synonyms=presumption, presumptuousness, effrontery | examples=he despised them for their presumptuousness
7. sense_key=assumption%1:04:01:: | definition=the act of assuming or taking for granted | examples=your assumption that I would agree was unwarranted

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 "assumptions" in the context: "The theory relies on three assumptions: 1 -RRB- Voters can "buy "one of two brands... 2 -RRB- Congressional representatives have two basic responsibilities... 3 -RRB- Republican congressional representatives... are less willing to engage in local benefit-seeking... If these assumptions hold, voters in races for Congress face what in economic theory is called a prisoner's dilemma..."

The context talks about a theory relying on three assumptions, which are statements or hypotheses taken for granted to draw conclusions.
Let's look at the candidate senses:
1. sense_key=assumption%1:10:00:: | definition=a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn | synonyms=premise, premiss
2. sense_key=assumption%1:09:00:: | definition=a hypothesis that is taken for granted | synonyms=supposition, supposal | examples=any society is built upon certain assumptions
7. sense_key=assumption%1:07:00:: | definition=the act of assuming or taking for granted | examples=your assumption that I would agree was unwarranted

Wait, sense 1 is "a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn" (premise, premiss).
Sense 2 is "a hypothesis that is taken for granted" (supposition, supposal).
In the context, "The theory relies on three assumptions: 1... 2... 3... If these assumptions hold, voters... face what in economic theory is called a prisoner's dilemma".
These are statements assumed to be true from which a conclusion can be drawn. "premise" fits perfectly. "The theory relies on three premises".
Let's check the examples for sense 1: "on the assumption that he has been injured we can infer that he will not to play".
In the text: "If these assumptions hold, voters in races for Congress face what in economic theory is called a prisoner's dilemma and have an incentive..."
This matches "a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn".

Let's look at sense 2: "a hypothesis that is taken for granted". Example: "any society is built upon certain assumptions".
Is it sense 1 or sense 2?
"assumption%1:10:00::" (premise) vs "assumption%1:09:00::" (supposition).
In logic and theory, "assumptions" that a theory relies on to draw a conclusion are premises.
"The theory relies on three assumptions: 1... 2... 3... If these assumptions hold, [conclusion]".
This is exactly "a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn".
Therefore, sense 1 is the best fit.

Let's double check.
Sense 1: a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn.
Context: "The theory relies on three assumptions: 1... 2... 3... If these assumptions hold, voters... face what in economic theory is called a prisoner's dilemma..."
This perfectly aligns with "from which a conclusion can be drawn".

I will choose sense 1.
End of thought.

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

[User]
Target lemma: hold
Target surface form: hold
Context:
A simple economic theory may provide at least a partial explanation for the split personality displayed by Americans in the voting booth. The theory relies on three assumptions: 1 -RRB- Voters can "buy "one of two brands when they select their political agents -- a Republican brand that believes in the minimalist state and in the virtues of private markets over the vices of public action, and a Democratic brand that believes in big government and in public intervention to remedy the excesses attendant to the pursuit of private interest. 2 -RRB- Congressional representatives have two basic responsibilities while voting in office -- dealing with national issues -LRB- programmatic actions such as casting roll call votes on legislation that imposes costs and/or confers benefits on the population at large -RRB- and attending to local issues -LRB- constituency service and pork barrel -RRB-. 3 -RRB- Republican congressional representatives, because of their belief in a minimalist state, are less willing to engage in local benefit-seeking than are Democratic members of Congress. If these assumptions <t>hold</t>, voters in races for Congress face what in economic theory is called a prisoner's dilemma and have an incentive, at the margin, to lean Democratic. If they put a Republican into office, not only will they acquire less in terms of local benefits but their selected legislator will be relatively powerless to prevent other legislators from "bringing home the bacon "to their respective constituencies.

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:
The context is: "If these assumptions <t>hold</t>, voters in races for Congress face what in economic theory is called a prisoner's dilemma..."
The word "hold" here means "be valid, applicable, or true".
Let's check the candidate senses.
Sense 15: sense_key=hold%2:42:01:: | definition=be valid, applicable, or true | synonyms=prevail, obtain | examples=This theory still holds
This perfectly matches "If these assumptions hold".

Let's double check.
"If these assumptions hold" -> "If these assumptions are valid/true".
Sense 15 is "be valid, applicable, or true".
Sense 25 is "be pertinent or relevant or applicable" (apply, go for). But "hold" in the sense of "be valid, applicable, or true" is exactly sense 15.
Example for 15: "This theory still holds".
Context: "If these assumptions hold..."

Therefore, sense 15 is the best match.
Checking sense 15:
sense_index: 15


[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: race
Target surface form: races
Context:
A simple economic theory may provide at least a partial explanation for the split personality displayed by Americans in the voting booth. The theory relies on three assumptions: 1 -RRB- Voters can "buy "one of two brands when they select their political agents -- a Republican brand that believes in the minimalist state and in the virtues of private markets over the vices of public action, and a Democratic brand that believes in big government and in public intervention to remedy the excesses attendant to the pursuit of private interest. 2 -RRB- Congressional representatives have two basic responsibilities while voting in office -- dealing with national issues -LRB- programmatic actions such as casting roll call votes on legislation that imposes costs and/or confers benefits on the population at large -RRB- and attending to local issues -LRB- constituency service and pork barrel -RRB-. 3 -RRB- Republican congressional representatives, because of their belief in a minimalist state, are less willing to engage in local benefit-seeking than are Democratic members of Congress. If these assumptions hold, voters in <t>races</t> for Congress face what in economic theory is called a prisoner's dilemma and have an incentive, at the margin, to lean Democratic. If they put a Republican into office, not only will they acquire less in terms of local benefits but their selected legislator will be relatively powerless to prevent other legislators from "bringing home the bacon "to their respective constituencies.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=race%1:11:01:: | definition=any competition | examples=the race for the presidency
2. sense_key=race%1:11:00:: | definition=a contest of speed | examples=the race is to the swift
3. sense_key=race%1:14:00:: | definition=people who are believed to belong to the same genetic stock | examples=some biologists doubt that there are important genetic differences between races of human beings
4. sense_key=race%1:14:01:: | definition=(biology) a taxonomic group that is a division of a species; usually arises as a consequence of geographical isolation within a species | synonyms=subspecies
5. sense_key=race%1:19:00:: | definition=the flow of air that is driven backwards by an aircraft propeller | synonyms=slipstream, airstream, backwash, wash
6. sense_key=race%1:06:00:: | definition=a canal for a current of water | synonyms=raceway

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

reasoning_content:
The target word is "races" in the context: "If these assumptions hold, voters in races for Congress face what in economic theory is called a prisoner's dilemma..."
The context is about political elections, specifically "races for Congress".
Sense 1: "any competition" with example "the race for the presidency". This perfectly matches "races for Congress".
Sense 2: "a contest of speed".
Sense 3: "people who are believed to belong to the same genetic stock".
Sense 4: "a taxonomic group...".
Sense 5: "the flow of air...".
Sense 6: "a canal for a current of water".

Therefore, sense 1 is the best fit.
I will return {"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: face
Target surface form: face
Context:
A simple economic theory may provide at least a partial explanation for the split personality displayed by Americans in the voting booth. The theory relies on three assumptions: 1 -RRB- Voters can "buy "one of two brands when they select their political agents -- a Republican brand that believes in the minimalist state and in the virtues of private markets over the vices of public action, and a Democratic brand that believes in big government and in public intervention to remedy the excesses attendant to the pursuit of private interest. 2 -RRB- Congressional representatives have two basic responsibilities while voting in office -- dealing with national issues -LRB- programmatic actions such as casting roll call votes on legislation that imposes costs and/or confers benefits on the population at large -RRB- and attending to local issues -LRB- constituency service and pork barrel -RRB-. 3 -RRB- Republican congressional representatives, because of their belief in a minimalist state, are less willing to engage in local benefit-seeking than are Democratic members of Congress. If these assumptions hold, voters in races for Congress <t>face</t> what in economic theory is called a prisoner's dilemma and have an incentive, at the margin, to lean Democratic. If they put a Republican into office, not only will they acquire less in terms of local benefits but their selected legislator will be relatively powerless to prevent other legislators from "bringing home the bacon "to their respective constituencies.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=face%2:32:00:: | definition=deal with (something unpleasant) head on | synonyms=confront, face up | examples=You must confront your problems; He faced the terrible consequences of his mistakes
2. sense_key=face%2:33:00:: | definition=oppose, as in hostility or a competition | synonyms=confront | examples=You must confront your opponent; Jackson faced Smith in the boxing ring
3. sense_key=face%2:42:00:: | definition=be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point; be opposite to | synonyms=front, look | examples=The house looks north; My backyard look onto the pond
4. sense_key=face%2:42:02:: | definition=be opposite | examples=the facing page; the two sofas face each other
5. sense_key=face%2:38:00:: | definition=turn so as to face; turn the face in a certain direction | examples=Turn and face your partner now
6. sense_key=face%2:32:03:: | definition=present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize | synonyms=confront, present | examples=We confronted him with the evidence; He was faced with all the evidence and could no longer deny his actions
7. sense_key=face%2:39:04:: | definition=turn so as to expose the face | examples=face a playing card
8. sense_key=face%2:35:00:: | definition=line the edge (of a garment) with a different material | examples=face the lapels of the jacket
9. sense_key=face%2:35:01:: | definition=cover the front or surface of | examples=The building was faced with beautiful stones

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

reasoning_content:
The target word is "face" in the context: "If these assumptions hold, voters in races for Congress face what in economic theory is called a prisoner's dilemma and have an incentive, at the margin, to lean Democratic."
The meaning of "face" here is to deal with or confront a situation (a prisoner's dilemma).
Let's look at the candidate senses:
1. deal with (something unpleasant) head on | synonyms=confront, face up | examples=You must confront your problems; He faced the terrible consequences of his mistakes
2. oppose, as in hostility or a competition | synonyms=confront | examples=You must confront your opponent; Jackson faced Smith in the boxing ring
3. be oriented in a certain direction...
4. be opposite
5. turn so as to face
6. present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize
7. turn so as to expose the face
8. line the edge
9. cover the front or surface of

Sense 1 fits perfectly: "deal with (something unpleasant) head on". Voters face a prisoner's dilemma.
Let's double check. "face what in economic theory is called a prisoner's dilemma". This is dealing with a problem or situation.
Sense 1 is the best match.
Sense index: 1.
End of thought.


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

[User]
Target lemma: have
Target surface form: have
Context:
A simple economic theory may provide at least a partial explanation for the split personality displayed by Americans in the voting booth. The theory relies on three assumptions: 1 -RRB- Voters can "buy "one of two brands when they select their political agents -- a Republican brand that believes in the minimalist state and in the virtues of private markets over the vices of public action, and a Democratic brand that believes in big government and in public intervention to remedy the excesses attendant to the pursuit of private interest. 2 -RRB- Congressional representatives have two basic responsibilities while voting in office -- dealing with national issues -LRB- programmatic actions such as casting roll call votes on legislation that imposes costs and/or confers benefits on the population at large -RRB- and attending to local issues -LRB- constituency service and pork barrel -RRB-. 3 -RRB- Republican congressional representatives, because of their belief in a minimalist state, are less willing to engage in local benefit-seeking than are Democratic members of Congress. If these assumptions hold, voters in races for Congress face what in economic theory is called a prisoner's dilemma and <t>have</t> an incentive, at the margin, to lean Democratic. If they put a Republican into office, not only will they acquire less in terms of local benefits but their selected legislator will be relatively powerless to prevent other legislators from "bringing home the bacon "to their respective constituencies.

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

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

reasoning_content:
The target word is "have" in the context: "If these assumptions hold, voters in races for Congress face what in economic theory is called a prisoner's dilemma and <t>have</t> an incentive, at the margin, to lean Democratic."
The phrase is "have an incentive".
Let's look at the candidate senses:
1. have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense (have got, hold) - She has $1,000 in the bank; He has got two beautiful daughters.
2. have as a feature
3. go through (mental or physical states or experiences)
4. have ownership or possession of
5. cause to move
6. serve oneself to
7. have a personal or business relationship
8. organize or be responsible for
9. have left
10. be confronted with
11. undergo
12. suffer from
13. cause to do
14. receive willingly
15. get something
16. undergo (as of injuries and illnesses)
17. achieve a point or goal
18. cause to be born
19. have sex with

"have an incentive" means to possess an incentive (abstract possession).
Sense 1: "have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense". Synonyms: have got, hold.
Is there a better fit?
Let's check sense 1: "have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense". "have an incentive" fits abstract possession.
Let's check sense 10: "be confronted with" - "What do we have here?"
Let's check sense 15: "get something; come into possession of"
Let's check sense 1: "have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense". "have an incentive" is a classic example of abstract possession.

Wait, is "have an incentive" sense 1?
Yes, "have" + abstract noun (incentive, reason, idea, etc.) is typically sense 1.
Let's review the definition of sense 1: "have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense".
Synonyms: have got, hold.
Examples: She has $1,000 in the bank; He has got two beautiful daughters.
"have an incentive" -> possess an incentive.

Let's check if there is another sense for "have an incentive".
Maybe sense 1 is the best.
"voters ... have an incentive" -> possess an incentive.
I will choose sense 1.
Wait, let's double check if there's any other sense.
Sense 1: have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense.
Yes, "have an incentive" is abstract possession.
I'll output 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: incentive
Target surface form: incentive
Context:
A simple economic theory may provide at least a partial explanation for the split personality displayed by Americans in the voting booth. The theory relies on three assumptions: 1 -RRB- Voters can "buy "one of two brands when they select their political agents -- a Republican brand that believes in the minimalist state and in the virtues of private markets over the vices of public action, and a Democratic brand that believes in big government and in public intervention to remedy the excesses attendant to the pursuit of private interest. 2 -RRB- Congressional representatives have two basic responsibilities while voting in office -- dealing with national issues -LRB- programmatic actions such as casting roll call votes on legislation that imposes costs and/or confers benefits on the population at large -RRB- and attending to local issues -LRB- constituency service and pork barrel -RRB-. 3 -RRB- Republican congressional representatives, because of their belief in a minimalist state, are less willing to engage in local benefit-seeking than are Democratic members of Congress. If these assumptions hold, voters in races for Congress face what in economic theory is called a prisoner's dilemma and have an <t>incentive</t>, at the margin, to lean Democratic. If they put a Republican into office, not only will they acquire less in terms of local benefits but their selected legislator will be relatively powerless to prevent other legislators from "bringing home the bacon "to their respective constituencies.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=incentive%1:16:00:: | definition=a positive motivational influence | synonyms=inducement, motivator
2. sense_key=incentive%1:21:00:: | definition=an additional payment (or other remuneration) to employees as a means of increasing output | synonyms=bonus

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

reasoning_content:
The target word is "incentive".
Context: "...voters in races for Congress face what in economic theory is called a prisoner's dilemma and have an incentive, at the margin, to lean Democratic."
Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=incentive%1:16:00:: | definition=a positive motivational influence | synonyms=inducement, motivator
2. sense_key=incentive%1:21:00:: | definition=an additional payment (or other remuneration) to employees as a means of increasing output | synonyms=bonus

In the context, "incentive" refers to a positive motivational influence (voters have a reason/motivation to lean Democratic). It is not an additional payment to employees.
Therefore, sense 1 is the best fit.
I will return {"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: lean
Target surface form: lean
Context:
A simple economic theory may provide at least a partial explanation for the split personality displayed by Americans in the voting booth. The theory relies on three assumptions: 1 -RRB- Voters can "buy "one of two brands when they select their political agents -- a Republican brand that believes in the minimalist state and in the virtues of private markets over the vices of public action, and a Democratic brand that believes in big government and in public intervention to remedy the excesses attendant to the pursuit of private interest. 2 -RRB- Congressional representatives have two basic responsibilities while voting in office -- dealing with national issues -LRB- programmatic actions such as casting roll call votes on legislation that imposes costs and/or confers benefits on the population at large -RRB- and attending to local issues -LRB- constituency service and pork barrel -RRB-. 3 -RRB- Republican congressional representatives, because of their belief in a minimalist state, are less willing to engage in local benefit-seeking than are Democratic members of Congress. If these assumptions hold, voters in races for Congress face what in economic theory is called a prisoner's dilemma and have an incentive, at the margin, to <t>lean</t> Democratic. If they put a Republican into office, not only will they acquire less in terms of local benefits but their selected legislator will be relatively powerless to prevent other legislators from "bringing home the bacon "to their respective constituencies.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=lean%2:38:00:: | definition=to incline or bend from a vertical position | synonyms=tilt, tip, slant, angle | examples=She leaned over the banister
2. sense_key=lean%2:35:00:: | definition=cause to lean or incline | examples=He leaned his rifle against the wall
3. sense_key=lean%2:42:01:: | definition=have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined | synonyms=tend, be given, incline, run | examples=She tends to be nervous before her lectures; These dresses run small
4. sense_key=lean%2:31:10:: | definition=rely on for support | examples=We can lean on this man
5. sense_key=lean%2:38:07:: | definition=cause to lean to the side | synonyms=list | examples=Erosion listed the old tree

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

reasoning_content:
The target word is "lean" in the context: "If these assumptions hold, voters in races for Congress face what in economic theory is called a prisoner's dilemma and have an incentive, at the margin, to lean Democratic."
The context means to have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined.
Let's check the candidate senses:
1. lean%2:38:00:: to incline or bend from a vertical position
2. lean%2:35:00:: cause to lean or incline
3. lean%2:42:01:: have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined (synonyms: tend, be given, incline, run)
4. lean%2:31:10:: rely on for support
5. lean%2:38:07:: cause to lean to the side

Sense 3 fits perfectly: "have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined". Voters have an incentive to lean (be inclined) Democratic.

Let's double check.
"lean Democratic" -> tend to be Democratic, incline towards Democratic.
Sense 3 is the best match.
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: democratic
Target surface form: Democratic
Context:
A simple economic theory may provide at least a partial explanation for the split personality displayed by Americans in the voting booth. The theory relies on three assumptions: 1 -RRB- Voters can "buy "one of two brands when they select their political agents -- a Republican brand that believes in the minimalist state and in the virtues of private markets over the vices of public action, and a Democratic brand that believes in big government and in public intervention to remedy the excesses attendant to the pursuit of private interest. 2 -RRB- Congressional representatives have two basic responsibilities while voting in office -- dealing with national issues -LRB- programmatic actions such as casting roll call votes on legislation that imposes costs and/or confers benefits on the population at large -RRB- and attending to local issues -LRB- constituency service and pork barrel -RRB-. 3 -RRB- Republican congressional representatives, because of their belief in a minimalist state, are less willing to engage in local benefit-seeking than are Democratic members of Congress. If these assumptions hold, voters in races for Congress face what in economic theory is called a prisoner's dilemma and have an incentive, at the margin, to lean <t>Democratic</t>. If they put a Republican into office, not only will they acquire less in terms of local benefits but their selected legislator will be relatively powerless to prevent other legislators from "bringing home the bacon "to their respective constituencies.

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:
The target word is "Democratic" in the context: "...lean <t>Democratic</t>."
The context discusses "Republican brand" and "Democratic brand", "Republican congressional representatives", "Democratic members of Congress", "Republican into office".
This clearly refers to the Democratic Party.
Sense 1: characterized by or advocating or based upon the principles of democracy or social equality.
Sense 2: belong to or relating to the Democratic Party.
Sense 3: representing or appealing to or adapted for the benefit of the people at large.

The context is about the Democratic Party (capitalized, contrasted with Republican).
Therefore, sense 2 is the best fit.
Let's double check. "lean Democratic" means lean towards the Democratic Party.
Sense 2: "belong to or relating to the Democratic Party"
Examples: "Democratic senator"
Matches perfectly.
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: put
Target surface form: put
Context:
The theory relies on three assumptions: 1 -RRB- Voters can "buy "one of two brands when they select their political agents -- a Republican brand that believes in the minimalist state and in the virtues of private markets over the vices of public action, and a Democratic brand that believes in big government and in public intervention to remedy the excesses attendant to the pursuit of private interest. 2 -RRB- Congressional representatives have two basic responsibilities while voting in office -- dealing with national issues -LRB- programmatic actions such as casting roll call votes on legislation that imposes costs and/or confers benefits on the population at large -RRB- and attending to local issues -LRB- constituency service and pork barrel -RRB-. 3 -RRB- Republican congressional representatives, because of their belief in a minimalist state, are less willing to engage in local benefit-seeking than are Democratic members of Congress. If these assumptions hold, voters in races for Congress face what in economic theory is called a prisoner's dilemma and have an incentive, at the margin, to lean Democratic. If they <t>put</t> a Republican into office, not only will they acquire less in terms of local benefits but their selected legislator will be relatively powerless to prevent other legislators from "bringing home the bacon "to their respective constituencies. Each legislator, after all, is only one out of 535 when it comes to national policy making.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=put%2:35:00:: | definition=put into a certain place or abstract location | synonyms=set, place, pose, position, lay | examples=Put your things here; Set the tray down
2. sense_key=put%2:35:05:: | definition=cause to be in a certain state; cause to be in a certain relation | examples=That song put me in awful good humor; put your ideas in writing
3. sense_key=put%2:32:00:: | definition=formulate in a particular style or language | synonyms=frame, redact, cast, couch | examples=I wouldn't put it that way; She cast her request in very polite language
4. sense_key=put%2:34:00:: | definition=attribute or give | synonyms=assign | examples=She put too much emphasis on her the last statement; He put all his efforts into this job
5. sense_key=put%2:40:00:: | definition=make an investment | synonyms=invest, commit, place | examples=Put money into bonds
6. sense_key=put%2:31:13:: | definition=estimate | synonyms=place, set | examples=We put the time of arrival at 8 P.M.
7. sense_key=put%2:39:13:: | definition=cause (someone) to undergo something | examples=He put her to the torture
8. sense_key=put%2:36:13:: | definition=adapt | examples=put these words to music
9. sense_key=put%2:31:00:: | definition=arrange thoughts, ideas, temporal events | synonyms=arrange, set up, order | examples=arrange my schedule; set up one's 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:
The target word is "put" in the context: "If they put a Republican into office, not only will they acquire less in terms of local benefits but their selected legislator will be relatively powerless to prevent other legislators from "bringing home the bacon "to their respective constituencies."
The phrase is "put a Republican into office".
This means to cause someone to be in a certain state or position (in office).
Let's check the candidate senses:
1. put into a certain place or abstract location (set, place, pose, position, lay) - "Put your things here"
2. cause to be in a certain state; cause to be in a certain relation - "That song put me in awful good humor; put your ideas in writing"
3. formulate in a particular style or language
4. attribute or give
5. make an investment
6. estimate
7. cause (someone) to undergo something
8. adapt
9. arrange thoughts, ideas, temporal events

Wait, "put a Republican into office" -> cause to be in a certain state or relation (in office).
Is it sense 1 or sense 2?
Sense 1: put into a certain place or abstract location. "Put your things here". "put a Republican into office" - office is an abstract location or state.
Let's look at sense 2: cause to be in a certain state; cause to be in a certain relation.
Wait, "put someone in office" is often considered "put into a certain place or abstract location" or "cause to be in a certain state".
Let's check WordNet for "put into office".
Actually, "put" in "put a Republican into office" -> "put into a certain place or abstract location" (sense 1) or "cause to be in a certain state" (sense 2).
Wait, "put into office" is a physical or abstract location? "office" is an abstract location or state.
Let's consider "put someone in a position".
Sense 1: put into a certain place or abstract location. Synonyms: set, place, pose, position, lay.
Sense 2: cause to be in a certain state; cause to be in a certain relation.
Let's search for "put into office" in WordNet.
"put" %2:35:00:: (put into a certain place or abstract location)
"put" %2:35:05:: (cause to be in a certain state; cause to be in a certain relation)
Is "office" a place or a state? "into office" is a state or relation.
Wait, let's look at the preposition: "into office". "into" suggests movement to a place or state.
Let's check the examples for sense 1: "Put your things here; Set the tray down".
What about "put someone in power"?
Let's consider "put" %2:35:00:: vs %2:35:05::.
If I say "put a Republican into office", it's like "place a Republican in office". "Place" is a synonym for sense 1.
Let's check sense 1 synonyms: set, place, pose, position, lay.
"place a Republican in office" -> place is sense 1.
Let's check sense 2: cause to be in a certain state.
"put your ideas in writing"
"put me in awful good humor"
"put a Republican into office" -> "place" fits perfectly. "Place a Republican into office".
Let's check if there is a more specific sense.
No, sense 1 is "put into a certain place or abstract location". Office is an abstract location.
Let's consider "put" %2:35:00::
Is there any other sense?
"put" %2:35:00:: is "put into a certain place or abstract location".
"put" %2:35:05:: is "cause to be in a certain state; cause to be in a certain relation".
"put a Republican into office" -> "into office" is an abstract location.
Let's choose sense 1.
Wait, "put into office" might be sense 1.
Let's re-read the context: "If they put a Republican into office..."
Synonyms for sense 1: set, place, pose, position, lay.
"Place a Republican into office" makes perfect sense.
Let's check sense 2: "cause to be in a certain state".
I will go with sense 1.
Wait, let's think if "put into office" is "place". Yes, "place in office" is a common collocation.
Therefore, sense 1 is the best fit.
Let's double check.
"put into a certain place or abstract location" -> "put a Republican into office". Office is an abstract location.
Yes, 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: office
Target surface form: office
Context:
The theory relies on three assumptions: 1 -RRB- Voters can "buy "one of two brands when they select their political agents -- a Republican brand that believes in the minimalist state and in the virtues of private markets over the vices of public action, and a Democratic brand that believes in big government and in public intervention to remedy the excesses attendant to the pursuit of private interest. 2 -RRB- Congressional representatives have two basic responsibilities while voting in office -- dealing with national issues -LRB- programmatic actions such as casting roll call votes on legislation that imposes costs and/or confers benefits on the population at large -RRB- and attending to local issues -LRB- constituency service and pork barrel -RRB-. 3 -RRB- Republican congressional representatives, because of their belief in a minimalist state, are less willing to engage in local benefit-seeking than are Democratic members of Congress. If these assumptions hold, voters in races for Congress face what in economic theory is called a prisoner's dilemma and have an incentive, at the margin, to lean Democratic. If they put a Republican into <t>office</t>, not only will they acquire less in terms of local benefits but their selected legislator will be relatively powerless to prevent other legislators from "bringing home the bacon "to their respective constituencies. Each legislator, after all, is only one out of 535 when it comes to national policy making.

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

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

reasoning_content:
The target word is "office" in the context: "If they put a Republican into <t>office</t>, not only will they acquire less in terms of local benefits but their selected legislator will be relatively powerless to prevent other legislators from "bringing home the bacon "to their respective constituencies."
The context is about political agents, congressional representatives, and holding a political position or being in power.
Sense 4: "(of a government or government official) holding an office means being in power" synonyms: power. Examples: "being in office already gives a candidate a great advantage; during his first year in office".
This perfectly matches "put a Republican into office".
Let's double check.
Sense 1: place of business.
Sense 2: administrative unit of government.
Sense 3: actions and activities assigned.
Sense 4: holding an office means being in power.
Sense 5: professional or clerical workers.
Sense 6: religious rite.
Sense 7: a job in an organization.

"put a Republican into office" -> holding an office means being in power.
Sense 4 is the best fit.
Index is 4.
JSON format: {"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: acquire
Target surface form: acquire
Context:
The theory relies on three assumptions: 1 -RRB- Voters can "buy "one of two brands when they select their political agents -- a Republican brand that believes in the minimalist state and in the virtues of private markets over the vices of public action, and a Democratic brand that believes in big government and in public intervention to remedy the excesses attendant to the pursuit of private interest. 2 -RRB- Congressional representatives have two basic responsibilities while voting in office -- dealing with national issues -LRB- programmatic actions such as casting roll call votes on legislation that imposes costs and/or confers benefits on the population at large -RRB- and attending to local issues -LRB- constituency service and pork barrel -RRB-. 3 -RRB- Republican congressional representatives, because of their belief in a minimalist state, are less willing to engage in local benefit-seeking than are Democratic members of Congress. If these assumptions hold, voters in races for Congress face what in economic theory is called a prisoner's dilemma and have an incentive, at the margin, to lean Democratic. If they put a Republican into office, not only will they <t>acquire</t> less in terms of local benefits but their selected legislator will be relatively powerless to prevent other legislators from "bringing home the bacon "to their respective constituencies. Each legislator, after all, is only one out of 535 when it comes to national policy making.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=acquire%2:40:00:: | definition=come into the possession of something concrete or abstract | synonyms=get | examples=She got a lot of paintings from her uncle; They acquired a new pet
2. sense_key=acquire%2:30:00:: | definition=take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect | synonyms=assume, adopt, take on, take | examples=His voice took on a sad tone; The story took a new turn
3. sense_key=acquire%2:29:00:: | definition=come to have or undergo a change of (physical features and attributes) | synonyms=grow, develop, produce, get | examples=He grew a beard; The patient developed abdominal pains
4. sense_key=acquire%2:42:00:: | definition=locate (a moving entity) by means of a tracking system such as radar
5. sense_key=acquire%2:40:06:: | definition=win something through one's efforts | synonyms=win, gain | examples=I acquired a passing knowledge of Chinese; Gain an understanding of international finance
6. sense_key=acquire%2:31:00:: | definition=gain knowledge or skills | synonyms=learn, larn | examples=She learned dancing from her sister; I learned Sanskrit
7. sense_key=acquire%2:30:05:: | definition=gain through experience | synonyms=develop, evolve | examples=I acquired a strong aversion to television; Children must develop a sense of right and wrong

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

reasoning_content:
The target word is "acquire" in the context: "If they put a Republican into office, not only will they acquire less in terms of local benefits but their selected legislator will be relatively powerless to prevent other legislators from "bringing home the bacon "to their respective constituencies."
The context talks about voters acquiring "less in terms of local benefits".
This means coming into the possession of something concrete or abstract (local benefits).
Let's check the candidate senses:
1. come into the possession of something concrete or abstract (get) - "acquire less in terms of local benefits" fits this perfectly.
2. take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect
3. come to have or undergo a change of (physical features and attributes)
4. locate (a moving entity)
5. win something through one's efforts (win, gain) - "acquire a passing knowledge"
6. gain knowledge or skills
7. gain through experience

Wait, "acquire less in terms of local benefits" -> come into the possession of something concrete or abstract.
Sense 1: come into the possession of something concrete or abstract. Synonyms: get. Examples: She got a lot of paintings from her uncle; They acquired a new pet.
Sense 5: win something through one's efforts. Synonyms: win, gain. Examples: I acquired a passing knowledge of Chinese; Gain an understanding of international finance.

Is it sense 1 or sense 5?
"acquire less in terms of local benefits" -> getting local benefits.
"acquire" in the sense of getting or obtaining something.
Let's look at sense 1: "come into the possession of something concrete or abstract". Local benefits are abstract/concrete things they come into possession of.
Let's look at sense 5: "win something through one's efforts". Do voters "win" local benefits through their efforts? The text says "acquire less in terms of local benefits". It's more about getting/obtaining.
Wait, let's consider sense 1. "acquire" = get. "They acquired a new pet". "acquire less in terms of local benefits".
Is there any other sense?
Sense 1 is "come into the possession of something concrete or abstract".
Let's check the exact wording: "acquire less in terms of local benefits".
I will choose sense 1.
Wait, let's re-read the context. "voters in races for Congress face what in economic theory is called a prisoner's dilemma and have an incentive, at the margin, to lean Democratic. If they put a Republican into office, not only will they acquire less in terms of local benefits but their selected legislator will be relatively powerless..."
"acquire" here means to get or obtain.
Sense 1: come into the possession of something concrete or abstract.
Sense 5: win something through one's efforts.
I think sense 1 is the best fit.
Let's double check.
"acquire" (get) -> sense 1.
Yes, "acquire less in terms of local benefits" = get less in terms of local benefits.
I will output 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: local
Target surface form: local
Context:
The theory relies on three assumptions: 1 -RRB- Voters can "buy "one of two brands when they select their political agents -- a Republican brand that believes in the minimalist state and in the virtues of private markets over the vices of public action, and a Democratic brand that believes in big government and in public intervention to remedy the excesses attendant to the pursuit of private interest. 2 -RRB- Congressional representatives have two basic responsibilities while voting in office -- dealing with national issues -LRB- programmatic actions such as casting roll call votes on legislation that imposes costs and/or confers benefits on the population at large -RRB- and attending to local issues -LRB- constituency service and pork barrel -RRB-. 3 -RRB- Republican congressional representatives, because of their belief in a minimalist state, are less willing to engage in local benefit-seeking than are Democratic members of Congress. If these assumptions hold, voters in races for Congress face what in economic theory is called a prisoner's dilemma and have an incentive, at the margin, to lean Democratic. If they put a Republican into office, not only will they acquire less in terms of <t>local</t> benefits but their selected legislator will be relatively powerless to prevent other legislators from "bringing home the bacon "to their respective constituencies. Each legislator, after all, is only one out of 535 when it comes to national policy making.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=local%3:00:01:: | definition=relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area | examples=local taxes; local authorities
2. sense_key=local%3:01:01:: | definition=of or belonging to or characteristic of a particular locality or neighborhood | examples=local customs; local schools
3. sense_key=local%3:00:02:: | definition=affecting only a restricted part or area of the body | examples=local anesthesia

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

reasoning_content:
The target word is "local" in the context of "local benefits" and "local issues" (constituency service and pork barrel).
The context contrasts "national issues" with "local issues" (constituency service and pork barrel).
Sense 1: relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area. (local taxes, local authorities). This fits "local issues" and "local benefits" in the context of congressional representatives dealing with their specific district/constituency rather than the nation at large.
Sense 2: of or belonging to or characteristic of a particular locality or neighborhood. (local customs, local schools).
Sense 3: affecting only a restricted part or area of the body. (local anesthesia).

Let's look at Sense 1 vs Sense 2.
"local issues" and "local benefits" in the context of a congressional representative's constituency.
Sense 1: "relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area". This perfectly matches the contrast with "national issues" and "national policy making". The text says "dealing with national issues ... and attending to local issues (constituency service and pork barrel)". A congressional district is a district.
Sense 2: "of or belonging to or characteristic of a particular locality or neighborhood".

Let's check the examples for Sense 1: "local taxes; local authorities".
Wait, "local benefits" in the context of a congressional district.
Is it Sense 1 or Sense 2?
"local issues" -> constituency service.
Sense 1: "relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area".
Sense 2: "of or belonging to or characteristic of a particular locality or neighborhood".
The text explicitly contrasts "national issues" with "local issues" and mentions "district" implicitly through "congressional representatives" and "constituency".
Sense 1 is the best fit because it explicitly mentions "district rather than a larger area", which aligns with the national vs. local (constituency/district) contrast in the text.

Let's double check.
"local benefits" -> benefits for the district.
Sense 1: "relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area"
Yes, "district" is the key word here.

Let's review the options.
1. sense_key=local%3:00:01::
2. sense_key=local%3:01:01::
3. sense_key=local%3:00:02::

I will choose 1.
Wait, let's read Sense 1 again: "relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area".
The text says: "dealing with national issues ... and attending to local issues (constituency service and pork barrel)".
This is exactly about the administration of a district rather than a larger area (national).
So Sense 1 is the most appropriate.
I will output {"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: benefit
Target surface form: benefits
Context:
The theory relies on three assumptions: 1 -RRB- Voters can "buy "one of two brands when they select their political agents -- a Republican brand that believes in the minimalist state and in the virtues of private markets over the vices of public action, and a Democratic brand that believes in big government and in public intervention to remedy the excesses attendant to the pursuit of private interest. 2 -RRB- Congressional representatives have two basic responsibilities while voting in office -- dealing with national issues -LRB- programmatic actions such as casting roll call votes on legislation that imposes costs and/or confers benefits on the population at large -RRB- and attending to local issues -LRB- constituency service and pork barrel -RRB-. 3 -RRB- Republican congressional representatives, because of their belief in a minimalist state, are less willing to engage in local benefit-seeking than are Democratic members of Congress. If these assumptions hold, voters in races for Congress face what in economic theory is called a prisoner's dilemma and have an incentive, at the margin, to lean Democratic. If they put a Republican into office, not only will they acquire less in terms of local <t>benefits</t> but their selected legislator will be relatively powerless to prevent other legislators from "bringing home the bacon "to their respective constituencies. Each legislator, after all, is only one out of 535 when it comes to national policy making.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=benefit%1:21:00:: | definition=financial assistance in time of need
2. sense_key=benefit%1:07:00:: | definition=something that aids or promotes well-being | synonyms=welfare | examples=for the benefit of all
3. sense_key=benefit%1:10:00:: | definition=a performance to raise money for a charitable cause

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

reasoning_content:
The target word is "benefits" (lemma: benefit).
Context: "...casting roll call votes on legislation that imposes costs and/or confers benefits on the population at large..." and "...acquire less in terms of local benefits..."
Candidate senses:
1. financial assistance in time of need
2. something that aids or promotes well-being (synonyms: welfare)
3. a performance to raise money for a charitable cause

In the context, "benefits" refers to something that aids or promotes well-being, or advantages conferred on the population at large or local constituencies (e.g., pork barrel, constituency service). It is not financial assistance in time of need (like unemployment benefits), nor a performance to raise money.
Therefore, sense 2 is the best fit.
Let's double check. "confers benefits on the population at large" -> something that aids or promotes well-being.
Sense 2: benefit%1:07:00::
I will output {"sense_index": 2}.


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

[User]
Target lemma: prevent
Target surface form: prevent
Context:
The theory relies on three assumptions: 1 -RRB- Voters can "buy "one of two brands when they select their political agents -- a Republican brand that believes in the minimalist state and in the virtues of private markets over the vices of public action, and a Democratic brand that believes in big government and in public intervention to remedy the excesses attendant to the pursuit of private interest. 2 -RRB- Congressional representatives have two basic responsibilities while voting in office -- dealing with national issues -LRB- programmatic actions such as casting roll call votes on legislation that imposes costs and/or confers benefits on the population at large -RRB- and attending to local issues -LRB- constituency service and pork barrel -RRB-. 3 -RRB- Republican congressional representatives, because of their belief in a minimalist state, are less willing to engage in local benefit-seeking than are Democratic members of Congress. If these assumptions hold, voters in races for Congress face what in economic theory is called a prisoner's dilemma and have an incentive, at the margin, to lean Democratic. If they put a Republican into office, not only will they acquire less in terms of local benefits but their selected legislator will be relatively powerless to <t>prevent</t> other legislators from "bringing home the bacon "to their respective constituencies. Each legislator, after all, is only one out of 535 when it comes to national policy making.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=prevent%2:41:01:: | definition=keep from happening or arising; make impossible | synonyms=forestall, foreclose, preclude, forbid | examples=My sense of tact forbids an honest answer; Your role in the projects precludes your involvement in the competitive project
2. sense_key=prevent%2:41:00:: | definition=stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state | synonyms=keep | examples=We must prevent the cancer from spreading; His snoring kept me from falling asleep

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

reasoning_content:
The target word is "prevent".
Context: "...their selected legislator will be relatively powerless to prevent other legislators from 'bringing home the bacon' to their respective constituencies."
The structure is "prevent [someone] from [doing something]".
Sense 1: keep from happening or arising; make impossible (synonyms: forestall, foreclose, preclude, forbid). Examples: "My sense of tact forbids an honest answer; Your role in the projects precludes your involvement in the competitive project"
Sense 2: stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state (synonyms: keep). Examples: "We must prevent the cancer from spreading; His snoring kept me from falling asleep"

The context says "prevent other legislators from 'bringing home the bacon'". This matches the structure "prevent [someone] from [doing something]".
Sense 2 explicitly has the definition "stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state" and the example "We must prevent the cancer from spreading" (prevent [something] from [doing something]).
Wait, "prevent other legislators from bringing home the bacon" -> stop someone from doing something.
Sense 2 is "stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state".
Sense 1 is "keep from happening or arising; make impossible".

Let's look at the examples for Sense 2: "We must prevent the cancer from spreading; His snoring kept me from falling asleep".
The context: "prevent other legislators from 'bringing home the bacon'".
This perfectly matches Sense 2: stop (someone or something) from doing something.

Let's double check.
Sense 1: keep from happening or arising; make impossible. (prevent an event)
Sense 2: stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state. (prevent someone from doing something)

In the context, "prevent other legislators from 'bringing home the bacon'".
"other legislators" is someone. "bringing home the bacon" is doing something.
So Sense 2 is the best fit.
Let's review the prompt: "Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}."
So I will return {"sense_index": 2}.
Wait, let's re-read the examples for Sense 2: "We must prevent the cancer from spreading; His snoring kept me from falling asleep".
Yes, "prevent [object] from [gerund]".
Context: "prevent other legislators from 'bringing home the bacon'".
Matches perfectly.
Sense 1 is more about preventing an event or state from happening (e.g., preclude, forbid).
I am confident in Sense 2.


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

[User]
Target lemma: other
Target surface form: other
Context:
The theory relies on three assumptions: 1 -RRB- Voters can "buy "one of two brands when they select their political agents -- a Republican brand that believes in the minimalist state and in the virtues of private markets over the vices of public action, and a Democratic brand that believes in big government and in public intervention to remedy the excesses attendant to the pursuit of private interest. 2 -RRB- Congressional representatives have two basic responsibilities while voting in office -- dealing with national issues -LRB- programmatic actions such as casting roll call votes on legislation that imposes costs and/or confers benefits on the population at large -RRB- and attending to local issues -LRB- constituency service and pork barrel -RRB-. 3 -RRB- Republican congressional representatives, because of their belief in a minimalist state, are less willing to engage in local benefit-seeking than are Democratic members of Congress. If these assumptions hold, voters in races for Congress face what in economic theory is called a prisoner's dilemma and have an incentive, at the margin, to lean Democratic. If they put a Republican into office, not only will they acquire less in terms of local benefits but their selected legislator will be relatively powerless to prevent <t>other</t> legislators from "bringing home the bacon "to their respective constituencies. Each legislator, after all, is only one out of 535 when it comes to national policy making.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=other%3:00:00:: | definition=not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied; - the White Queen | examples=today isn't any other day; the construction of highways and other public works
2. sense_key=other%5:00:00:past:00 | definition=recently past | examples=the other evening
3. sense_key=other%5:00:02:past:00 | definition=belonging to the distant past | synonyms=early, former | examples=the early inhabitants of Europe; former generations
4. sense_key=other%5:00:00:strange:00 | definition=very unusual; different in character or quality from the normal or expected; - Lance Morrow | examples=a strange, other dimension...where his powers seemed to fail

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

reasoning_content:
The target word is "other" in the context: "...their selected legislator will be relatively powerless to prevent other legislators from 'bringing home the bacon' to their respective constituencies."
The word "other" here means "not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied" (i.e., legislators other than the selected one).
Let's check the candidate senses:
1. sense_key=other%3:00:00:: | definition=not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied; - the White Queen | examples=today isn't any other day; the construction of highways and other public works
2. sense_key=other%5:00:00:past:00 | definition=recently past | examples=the other evening
3. sense_key=other%5:00:02:past:00 | definition=belonging to the distant past | synonyms=early, former | examples=the early inhabitants of Europe; former generations
4. sense_key=other%5:00:00:strange:00 | definition=very unusual; different in character or quality from the normal or expected; - Lance Morrow | examples=a strange, other dimension...where his powers seemed to fail

Sense 1 fits perfectly. "other legislators" means legislators other than the one already mentioned (the selected legislator).
I will output {"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: bring_home_the_bacon
Target surface form: bringing home the bacon
Context:
The theory relies on three assumptions: 1 -RRB- Voters can "buy "one of two brands when they select their political agents -- a Republican brand that believes in the minimalist state and in the virtues of private markets over the vices of public action, and a Democratic brand that believes in big government and in public intervention to remedy the excesses attendant to the pursuit of private interest. 2 -RRB- Congressional representatives have two basic responsibilities while voting in office -- dealing with national issues -LRB- programmatic actions such as casting roll call votes on legislation that imposes costs and/or confers benefits on the population at large -RRB- and attending to local issues -LRB- constituency service and pork barrel -RRB-. 3 -RRB- Republican congressional representatives, because of their belief in a minimalist state, are less willing to engage in local benefit-seeking than are Democratic members of Congress. If these assumptions hold, voters in races for Congress face what in economic theory is called a prisoner's dilemma and have an incentive, at the margin, to lean Democratic. If they put a Republican into office, not only will they acquire less in terms of local benefits but their selected legislator will be relatively powerless to prevent other legislators from "<t>bringing home the bacon</t> "to their respective constituencies. Each legislator, after all, is only one out of 535 when it comes to national policy making.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=bring_home_the_bacon%2:41:00:: | definition=attain success or reach a desired goal | synonyms=succeed, win, come through, deliver the goods | examples=The enterprise succeeded; We succeeded in getting tickets to the show
2. sense_key=bring_home_the_bacon%2:40:00:: | definition=supply means of subsistence; earn a living | synonyms=provide | examples=He provides for his large family by working three jobs; Women nowadays not only take care of the household but also bring home the bacon

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

reasoning_content:
The target lemma is "bring_home_the_bacon".
The target surface form is "bringing home the bacon".
Context: "...their selected legislator will be relatively powerless to prevent other legislators from "bringing home the bacon" to their respective constituencies."
This refers to legislators securing benefits (pork barrel, local benefits) for their constituencies.
Sense 1: attain success or reach a desired goal (succeed, win, come through, deliver the goods).
Sense 2: supply means of subsistence; earn a living (provide).

Wait, "bringing home the bacon" in the context of legislators means securing benefits, delivering the goods, succeeding in getting what they want for their constituency.
Let's check the examples for Sense 1: "The enterprise succeeded; We succeeded in getting tickets to the show".
Wait, "deliver the goods" is a synonym for Sense 1.
In politics, "bringing home the bacon" means delivering the goods, securing benefits.
Is it Sense 1 or Sense 2?
Sense 2 is about earning a living, providing for a family.
Sense 1 is about attaining success or reaching a desired goal, delivering the goods.
In the context, legislators are "bringing home the bacon" to their respective constituencies, meaning they are delivering the goods (local benefits, pork barrel).
Therefore, Sense 1 is the best fit.

Let's double check.
"deliver the goods" is a synonym for Sense 1.
"bringing home the bacon" to their respective constituencies = delivering the goods to their constituencies.
Sense 1: attain success or reach a desired goal.
Sense 2: supply means of subsistence; earn a living.
Clearly Sense 1.
Context: "prevent other legislators from 'bringing home the bacon' to their respective constituencies."
This means preventing them from succeeding in getting local benefits.
So Sense 1.
I will output {"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: come_to
Target surface form: comes
Context:
1 -RRB- Voters can "buy "one of two brands when they select their political agents -- a Republican brand that believes in the minimalist state and in the virtues of private markets over the vices of public action, and a Democratic brand that believes in big government and in public intervention to remedy the excesses attendant to the pursuit of private interest. 2 -RRB- Congressional representatives have two basic responsibilities while voting in office -- dealing with national issues -LRB- programmatic actions such as casting roll call votes on legislation that imposes costs and/or confers benefits on the population at large -RRB- and attending to local issues -LRB- constituency service and pork barrel -RRB-. 3 -RRB- Republican congressional representatives, because of their belief in a minimalist state, are less willing to engage in local benefit-seeking than are Democratic members of Congress. If these assumptions hold, voters in races for Congress face what in economic theory is called a prisoner's dilemma and have an incentive, at the margin, to lean Democratic. If they put a Republican into office, not only will they acquire less in terms of local benefits but their selected legislator will be relatively powerless to prevent other legislators from "bringing home the bacon "to their respective constituencies. Each legislator, after all, is only one out of 535 when it <t>comes</t> to national policy making. In races for the White House, a voter's incentive, at the margin, is to lean Republican.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=come_to%2:39:00:: | definition=cause to experience suddenly | synonyms=hit, strike | examples=Panic struck me; An interesting idea hit her
2. sense_key=come_to%2:42:03:: | definition=be relevant to | synonyms=refer, pertain, relate, concern, bear on, touch | examples=There were lots of questions referring to her talk; My remark pertained to your earlier comments
3. sense_key=come_to%2:41:00:: | definition=attain | synonyms=strike | examples=The horse finally struck a pace
4. sense_key=come_to%2:29:00:: | definition=return to consciousness | synonyms=revive, resuscitate | examples=The patient came to quickly; She revived after the doctor gave her an injection

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

reasoning_content:
The target word is "comes" (lemma: come_to).
Context: "Each legislator, after all, is only one out of 535 when it comes to national policy making."
The phrase "when it comes to" means "when the subject is" or "as regards" or "is relevant to".
Let's check the candidate senses:
1. cause to experience suddenly (hit, strike)
2. be relevant to (refer, pertain, relate, concern, bear on, touch)
3. attain (strike)
4. return to consciousness (revive, resuscitate)

Sense 2: "be relevant to" fits perfectly with "when it comes to national policy making" (when it is relevant to / pertains to national policy making).

Let's double check.
"when it comes to" -> "as regards" -> "be relevant to".
Synonyms: refer, pertain, relate, concern, bear on, touch.
Yes, sense 2 is the correct one.
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: national
Target surface form: national
Context:
1 -RRB- Voters can "buy "one of two brands when they select their political agents -- a Republican brand that believes in the minimalist state and in the virtues of private markets over the vices of public action, and a Democratic brand that believes in big government and in public intervention to remedy the excesses attendant to the pursuit of private interest. 2 -RRB- Congressional representatives have two basic responsibilities while voting in office -- dealing with national issues -LRB- programmatic actions such as casting roll call votes on legislation that imposes costs and/or confers benefits on the population at large -RRB- and attending to local issues -LRB- constituency service and pork barrel -RRB-. 3 -RRB- Republican congressional representatives, because of their belief in a minimalist state, are less willing to engage in local benefit-seeking than are Democratic members of Congress. If these assumptions hold, voters in races for Congress face what in economic theory is called a prisoner's dilemma and have an incentive, at the margin, to lean Democratic. If they put a Republican into office, not only will they acquire less in terms of local benefits but their selected legislator will be relatively powerless to prevent other legislators from "bringing home the bacon "to their respective constituencies. Each legislator, after all, is only one out of 535 when it comes to <t>national</t> policy making. In races for the White House, a voter's incentive, at the margin, is to lean Republican.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=national%3:01:00:: | definition=of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country | examples=national hero; national anthem
2. sense_key=national%3:00:00:: | definition=limited to or in the interests of a particular nation | examples=national interests; isolationism is a strictly national policy
3. sense_key=national%3:00:01:: | definition=concerned with or applicable to or belonging to an entire nation or country | examples=the national government; national elections
4. sense_key=national%5:00:00:public:00 | definition=owned or maintained for the public by the national government | examples=national parks
5. sense_key=national%5:00:00:domestic:00 | definition=inside the country | synonyms=home, interior, internal | examples=the British Home Office has broader responsibilities than the United States Department of the Interior; the nation's internal politics
6. sense_key=national%3:01:02:: | definition=characteristic of or peculiar to the people of a nation | examples=a national trait
7. sense_key=national%3:01:01:: | definition=of or relating to nationality | examples=national origin

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

reasoning_content:
The target word is "national" in the context: "Each legislator, after all, is only one out of 535 when it comes to <t>national</t> policy making."
The context is about policy making that applies to the entire nation or country, as opposed to local issues.
Let's look at the candidate senses:
1. of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country (national hero)
2. limited to or in the interests of a particular nation (national interests)
3. concerned with or applicable to or belonging to an entire nation or country (the national government; national elections)
4. owned or maintained for the public by the national government (national parks)
5. inside the country (home, interior, internal)
6. characteristic of or peculiar to the people of a nation (a national trait)
7. of or relating to nationality (national origin)

"national policy making" refers to policy making that is concerned with or applicable to the entire nation or country.
Sense 3: "concerned with or applicable to or belonging to an entire nation or country" fits perfectly with "national policy making" (as opposed to local policy making).
Let's double check.
"national issues" is mentioned earlier: "dealing with national issues -LRB- programmatic actions such as casting roll call votes on legislation that imposes costs and/or confers benefits on the population at large -RRB-".
This matches "concerned with or applicable to or belonging to an entire nation or country".
Sense 3 is the best fit.
Sense 1 is more about belonging to a nation (national hero).
Sense 3 is about applicable to the entire nation (national government, national elections, national policy making).
I will choose sense 3.