[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: attractive
Target surface form: attractive
Context:
But what do we mean, specifically, by "creativity "? No one can say. In practice, it ends up being equated with a "self-expression "that encourages the youngsters' "self-esteem. "The result is a generation of young people whose ignorance and intellectual incompetence is matched only by their good opinion of themselves. The whole notion of "creativity "in education was (and is) part and parcel of a romantic rebellion against disciplined instruction, which was (and is) regarded as "authoritarian, "a repression and frustration of the latent talents and the wonderful, if as yet undefined, potentialities inherent in the souls of all our children. It is not surprising that parents find this romantic extravagance so <t>attractive</t>. Fortunately, these same parents do want their children to get a decent education as traditionally understood, and they have enough common sense to know what that demands.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=attractive%3:00:01:: | definition=pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm | examples=a remarkably attractive young man; an attractive personality
2. sense_key=attractive%5:00:00:appealing:00 | definition=having power to arouse interest | examples=an attractive opportunity; the job is attractive because of the pay
3. sense_key=attractive%3:00:02:: | definition=having the properties of a magnet; the ability to draw or pull | examples=an attractive force

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 "attractive" in the context: "It is not surprising that parents find this romantic extravagance so attractive."
The context discusses how parents find the "romantic extravagance" (the romantic rebellion against disciplined instruction, encouraging self-expression and self-esteem) appealing or interesting.
Sense 1: pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm.
Sense 2: having power to arouse interest (appealing).
Sense 3: having the properties of a magnet.

"find this romantic extravagance so attractive" means they find it appealing, it arouses their interest or they are drawn to it.
Sense 2 is "having power to arouse interest" (appealing).
Let's check the examples for sense 2: "an attractive opportunity; the job is attractive because of the pay".
In the context, "romantic extravagance" is an idea or notion, not a physical beauty. It is appealing to parents.
Therefore, sense 2 is the best fit.
Let's double check sense 1: "pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm". "attractive personality" is sense 1. But "appealing" is sense 2.
"find this romantic extravagance so attractive" -> appealing.
Sense 2 is the best.
Index: 2.


attempt_kind: initial

status: success

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

[User]
Target lemma: same
Target surface form: same
Context:
No one can say. In practice, it ends up being equated with a "self-expression "that encourages the youngsters' "self-esteem. "The result is a generation of young people whose ignorance and intellectual incompetence is matched only by their good opinion of themselves. The whole notion of "creativity "in education was (and is) part and parcel of a romantic rebellion against disciplined instruction, which was (and is) regarded as "authoritarian, "a repression and frustration of the latent talents and the wonderful, if as yet undefined, potentialities inherent in the souls of all our children. It is not surprising that parents find this romantic extravagance so attractive. Fortunately, these <t>same</t> parents do want their children to get a decent education as traditionally understood, and they have enough common sense to know what that demands. Their commitment to "creativity "can not survive adolescent illiteracy.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=same%3:00:02:: | definition=same in identity | examples=the same man I saw yesterday; never wore the same dress twice
2. sense_key=same%3:00:00:: | definition=closely similar or comparable in kind or quality or quantity or degree | examples=curtains the same color as the walls; two girls of the same age
3. sense_key=same%3:00:04:: | definition=equal in amount or value | synonyms=like | examples=like amounts; equivalent amounts
4. sense_key=same%5:00:00:unchanged:00 | definition=unchanged in character or nature | examples=the village stayed the same; his attitude is the same as ever

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 "same" in the context: "Fortunately, these same parents do want their children to get a decent education as traditionally understood..."
The phrase "these same parents" refers to the parents mentioned earlier ("parents find this romantic extravagance so attractive").
It means the identical parents, the very parents just mentioned.
Sense 1: same in identity (the same man I saw yesterday).
Sense 2: closely similar or comparable.
Sense 3: equal in amount or value.
Sense 4: unchanged in character or nature.

"these same parents" means the identical parents, the very ones previously mentioned.
Therefore, sense 1 is the best fit.
Let's double check.
"these same parents" -> the identical parents.
Sense 1: same in identity.
Yes.
Context: "It is not surprising that parents find this romantic extravagance so attractive. Fortunately, these same parents do want their children to get a decent education..."
"same" here means identical in identity to the parents just mentioned.
Sense 1 is correct.

format: unknown

native_finish_reason: stop

provider: Alibaba

currency: USD


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

[User]
Target lemma: parent
Target surface form: parents
Context:
No one can say. In practice, it ends up being equated with a "self-expression "that encourages the youngsters' "self-esteem. "The result is a generation of young people whose ignorance and intellectual incompetence is matched only by their good opinion of themselves. The whole notion of "creativity "in education was (and is) part and parcel of a romantic rebellion against disciplined instruction, which was (and is) regarded as "authoritarian, "a repression and frustration of the latent talents and the wonderful, if as yet undefined, potentialities inherent in the souls of all our children. It is not surprising that parents find this romantic extravagance so attractive. Fortunately, these same <t>parents</t> do want their children to get a decent education as traditionally understood, and they have enough common sense to know what that demands. Their commitment to "creativity "can not survive adolescent illiteracy.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=parent%1:18:00:: | definition=a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
2. sense_key=parent%1:03:00:: | definition=an organism (plant or animal) from which younger ones are obtained

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 "parents" in the context of "parents find this romantic extravagance so attractive" and "these same parents do want their children to get a decent education".
The context clearly refers to human parents (fathers or mothers) who are raising children and want them to get a decent education.
Sense 1: a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian.
Sense 2: an organism (plant or animal) from which younger ones are obtained.

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: want
Target surface form: want
Context:
No one can say. In practice, it ends up being equated with a "self-expression "that encourages the youngsters' "self-esteem. "The result is a generation of young people whose ignorance and intellectual incompetence is matched only by their good opinion of themselves. The whole notion of "creativity "in education was (and is) part and parcel of a romantic rebellion against disciplined instruction, which was (and is) regarded as "authoritarian, "a repression and frustration of the latent talents and the wonderful, if as yet undefined, potentialities inherent in the souls of all our children. It is not surprising that parents find this romantic extravagance so attractive. Fortunately, these same parents do <t>want</t> their children to get a decent education as traditionally understood, and they have enough common sense to know what that demands. Their commitment to "creativity "can not survive adolescent illiteracy.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=want%2:37:00:: | definition=feel or have a desire for; want strongly | synonyms=desire | examples=I want to go home now; I want my own room
2. sense_key=want%2:34:00:: | definition=have need of | synonyms=need, require | examples=This piano wants the attention of a competent tuner
3. sense_key=want%2:35:00:: | definition=hunt or look for; want for a particular reason | examples=Your former neighbor is wanted by the FBI; Uncle Sam wants you
4. sense_key=want%2:31:01:: | definition=wish or demand the presence of | examples=I want you here at noon!
5. sense_key=want%2:42:01:: | definition=be without, lack; be deficient in | examples=want courtesy; want the strength to go on living

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 "want" in the context: "Fortunately, these same parents do want their children to get a decent education as traditionally understood, and they have enough common sense to know what that demands."
The parents desire or wish for their children to get a decent education.
Let's look at the candidate senses:
1. feel or have a desire for; want strongly (desire) - "I want to go home now"
2. have need of (need, require) - "This piano wants the attention of a competent tuner"
3. hunt or look for; want for a particular reason - "Your former neighbor is wanted by the FBI"
4. wish or demand the presence of - "I want you here at noon!"
5. be without, lack; be deficient in - "want courtesy"

In the context, "parents do want their children to get a decent education", it means they desire or wish for this outcome.
Sense 1: "feel or have a desire for; want strongly" fits perfectly. "want their children to get a decent education" -> desire for their children to get a decent education.
Let's double check sense 1 vs sense 4. Sense 4 is "wish or demand the presence of", which is more about demanding someone's presence. Here it's about desiring an outcome (children getting a decent education).
So sense 1 is the best fit.
Let's review the examples for sense 1: "I want to go home now; I want my own room". "want their children to get a decent education" is similar to "want to go home now" (want + infinitive clause).
Therefore, sense 1 is the correct choice.
The output format must be exactly {"sense_index": 1}.


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

[User]
Target lemma: child
Target surface form: children
Context:
No one can say. In practice, it ends up being equated with a "self-expression "that encourages the youngsters' "self-esteem. "The result is a generation of young people whose ignorance and intellectual incompetence is matched only by their good opinion of themselves. The whole notion of "creativity "in education was (and is) part and parcel of a romantic rebellion against disciplined instruction, which was (and is) regarded as "authoritarian, "a repression and frustration of the latent talents and the wonderful, if as yet undefined, potentialities inherent in the souls of all our children. It is not surprising that parents find this romantic extravagance so attractive. Fortunately, these same parents do want their <t>children</t> to get a decent education as traditionally understood, and they have enough common sense to know what that demands. Their commitment to "creativity "can not survive adolescent illiteracy.

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

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

reasoning_content:
The target word is "children" in the context: "Fortunately, these same parents do want their children to get a decent education as traditionally understood, and they have enough common sense to know what that demands."
The context mentions "parents" wanting "their children" to get a decent education.
This clearly refers to human offspring (son or daughter) of any age, specifically in relation to parents.
Sense 1: a young person of either sex.
Sense 2: a human offspring (son or daughter) of any age.
Sense 3: an immature childish person.
Sense 4: a member of a clan or tribe.

"parents do want their children" -> offspring.
Therefore, sense 2 is the best fit.
Let's double check.
"they had three children; they were able to send their kids to college" -> matches "parents do want their children to get a decent education".
Sense 2 is the correct choice.
The output format must be exactly {"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: get
Target surface form: get
Context:
No one can say. In practice, it ends up being equated with a "self-expression "that encourages the youngsters' "self-esteem. "The result is a generation of young people whose ignorance and intellectual incompetence is matched only by their good opinion of themselves. The whole notion of "creativity "in education was (and is) part and parcel of a romantic rebellion against disciplined instruction, which was (and is) regarded as "authoritarian, "a repression and frustration of the latent talents and the wonderful, if as yet undefined, potentialities inherent in the souls of all our children. It is not surprising that parents find this romantic extravagance so attractive. Fortunately, these same parents do want their children to <t>get</t> a decent education as traditionally understood, and they have enough common sense to know what that demands. Their commitment to "creativity "can not survive adolescent illiteracy.

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

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

reasoning_content:
The context is: "Fortunately, these same parents do want their children to get a decent education as traditionally understood, and they have enough common sense to know what that demands."
The target word is "get".
The phrase is "get a decent education".
This means to acquire, receive, or obtain an education.
Let's look at the candidate senses:
1. sense_key=get%2:40:00:: | definition=come into the possession of something concrete or abstract | synonyms=acquire | examples=She got a lot of paintings from her uncle; They acquired a new pet
4. sense_key=get%2:30:03:: | definition=receive a specified treatment (abstract) | synonyms=receive, find, obtain, incur | examples=These aspects of civilization do not find expression or receive an interpretation; His movie received a good review
21. sense_key=get%2:40:14:: | definition=acquire as a result of some effort or action | examples=You cannot get water out of a stone; Where did she get these news?

Wait, "get an education" is acquiring something abstract.
Let's check sense 1: "come into the possession of something concrete or abstract" -> acquire.
Let's check sense 21: "acquire as a result of some effort or action".
Is "get an education" sense 1 or 21?
Let's see: "get a decent education".
Sense 1: come into the possession of something concrete or abstract. Synonyms: acquire.
Sense 21: acquire as a result of some effort or action.
Wait, let's look at WordNet for "get an education".
"get" meaning "acquire" (sense 1).
Let's check the examples for sense 1: "She got a lot of paintings from her uncle; They acquired a new pet".
What about sense 21? "acquire as a result of some effort or action".
Actually, "get an education" is often mapped to "acquire" (sense 1).
Let's consider "get" in "get a decent education".
Is it sense 1? "come into the possession of something concrete or abstract"
Let's check sense 1 again.
Wait, let's look at sense 1: "come into the possession of something concrete or abstract".
Is there a better fit?
"get an education" -> acquire.
Let's check sense 1.
Wait, let's look at sense 1: "come into the possession of something concrete or abstract".
Let's look at sense 21: "acquire as a result of some effort or action".
Is "get an education" sense 1? Yes, "get" = "acquire".
Let's check if there is a specific sense for "get an education".
No, "get" + abstract noun is usually sense 1.
Let's review the options.
1. sense_key=get%2:40:00:: | definition=come into the possession of something concrete or abstract | synonyms=acquire
21. sense_key=get%2:40:14:: | definition=acquire as a result of some effort or action
In WordNet, "get" (acquire) is sense 1.
Let's see: "get a decent education".
"get" = acquire.
I will choose sense 1.
Wait, let's re-read the context: "want their children to get a decent education".
"get" = acquire.
Sense 1: come into the possession of something concrete or abstract.
Synonyms: acquire.
I'll go with 1.
Let's double check if there's any other.
"get" an education.
Sense 1 is the most general "acquire" sense.
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: decent
Target surface form: decent
Context:
No one can say. In practice, it ends up being equated with a "self-expression "that encourages the youngsters' "self-esteem. "The result is a generation of young people whose ignorance and intellectual incompetence is matched only by their good opinion of themselves. The whole notion of "creativity "in education was (and is) part and parcel of a romantic rebellion against disciplined instruction, which was (and is) regarded as "authoritarian, "a repression and frustration of the latent talents and the wonderful, if as yet undefined, potentialities inherent in the souls of all our children. It is not surprising that parents find this romantic extravagance so attractive. Fortunately, these same parents do want their children to get a <t>decent</t> education as traditionally understood, and they have enough common sense to know what that demands. Their commitment to "creativity "can not survive adolescent illiteracy.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=decent%5:00:00:respectable:00 | definition=socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous | synonyms=nice | examples=from a decent family; a nice girl
2. sense_key=decent%5:00:00:proper:00 | definition=according with custom or propriety | synonyms=becoming, comely, comme il faut, decorous, seemly | examples=her becoming modesty; comely behavior
3. sense_key=decent%3:00:00:: | definition=conforming to conventions of sexual behavior; - George Santayana | examples=speech in this circle, if not always decent, never became lewd
4. sense_key=decent%5:00:00:sufficient:00 | definition=sufficient for the purpose | synonyms=adequate, enough | examples=an adequate income; the food was adequate
5. sense_key=decent%5:00:02:modest:01 | definition=decently clothed | examples=are you decent?
6. sense_key=decent%5:00:00:modest:01 | definition=observing conventional sexual mores in speech or behavior or dress | examples=a modest neckline in her dress; though one of her shoulder straps had slipped down, she was perfectly decent by current standards

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 "decent" in the context: "Fortunately, these same parents do want their children to get a decent education as traditionally understood, and they have enough common sense to know what that demands."
The phrase is "decent education".
Let's look at the candidate senses:
1. socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous (nice)
2. according with custom or propriety (becoming, comely)
3. conforming to conventions of sexual behavior
4. sufficient for the purpose (adequate, enough)
5. decently clothed
6. observing conventional sexual mores in speech or behavior or dress

A "decent education" means an adequate or sufficient education, or a good enough education.
Sense 4: "sufficient for the purpose" (adequate, enough). "an adequate income; the food was adequate".
Wait, "decent" can also mean "good enough" or "adequate".
Let's check if there's any other sense.
Sense 4: sufficient for the purpose. Synonyms: adequate, enough.
Is "decent education" an adequate education? Yes.
Let's review the context: "want their children to get a decent education as traditionally understood".
This implies an education that is sufficient, adequate, or of acceptable quality.
Sense 4 fits best.
Let's double check.
"decent" meaning adequate: "a decent meal", "a decent salary", "a decent education".
Yes, sense 4 is the best fit.
Sense 4: sense_key=decent%5:00:00:sufficient:00
I will output {"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: education
Target surface form: education
Context:
No one can say. In practice, it ends up being equated with a "self-expression "that encourages the youngsters' "self-esteem. "The result is a generation of young people whose ignorance and intellectual incompetence is matched only by their good opinion of themselves. The whole notion of "creativity "in education was (and is) part and parcel of a romantic rebellion against disciplined instruction, which was (and is) regarded as "authoritarian, "a repression and frustration of the latent talents and the wonderful, if as yet undefined, potentialities inherent in the souls of all our children. It is not surprising that parents find this romantic extravagance so attractive. Fortunately, these same parents do want their children to get a decent <t>education</t> as traditionally understood, and they have enough common sense to know what that demands. Their commitment to "creativity "can not survive adolescent illiteracy.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=education%1:04:00:: | definition=the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill | synonyms=instruction, teaching, pedagogy, didactics, educational activity | examples=he received no formal education; our instruction was carefully programmed
2. sense_key=education%1:09:00:: | definition=knowledge acquired by learning and instruction | examples=it was clear that he had a very broad education
3. sense_key=education%1:09:01:: | definition=the gradual process of acquiring knowledge | examples=education is a preparation for life; a girl's education was less important than a boy's
4. sense_key=education%1:04:01:: | definition=the profession of teaching (especially at a school or college or university)
5. sense_key=education%1:07:01:: | definition=the result of good upbringing (especially knowledge of correct social behavior) | synonyms=training, breeding | examples=a woman of breeding and refinement
6. sense_key=education%1:14:00:: | definition=the United States federal department that administers all federal programs dealing with education (including federal aid to educational institutions and students); created 1979 | synonyms=Department of Education, Education Department

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 "education" in the context: "Fortunately, these same parents do want their children to get a decent education as traditionally understood, and they have enough common sense to know what that demands."
The context talks about getting a decent education, which implies the process of acquiring knowledge or the activities of educating/instructing.
Let's look at the candidate senses:
1. the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill (instruction, teaching, pedagogy, didactics, educational activity)
2. knowledge acquired by learning and instruction
3. the gradual process of acquiring knowledge
4. the profession of teaching
5. the result of good upbringing
6. the United States federal department

"get a decent education" usually refers to the process of acquiring knowledge or the activities of educating.
Wait, "get a decent education" -> "education is a preparation for life" (sense 3) or "the activities of educating or instructing" (sense 1).
Let's check the examples for sense 1: "he received no formal education; our instruction was carefully programmed". "received no formal education" is very similar to "get a decent education".
Sense 3: "education is a preparation for life; a girl's education was less important than a boy's".
Let's consider "get a decent education". "get an education" is often mapped to sense 1 (the activities of educating or instructing) or sense 3 (the gradual process of acquiring knowledge).
Wait, "get a decent education" -> "receive an education".
In WordNet, "education" sense 1: "the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill". Example: "he received no formal education".
Sense 3: "the gradual process of acquiring knowledge". Example: "education is a preparation for life".
Let's look at the context: "parents do want their children to get a decent education as traditionally understood, and they have enough common sense to know what that demands."
"what that demands" implies the activities of educating or instructing, the process.
Actually, "get a decent education" aligns well with "he received no formal education" (sense 1).
Let's re-read sense 1: "the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill".
Sense 3: "the gradual process of acquiring knowledge".
Is "get an education" sense 1 or 3?
"he received no formal education" -> sense 1.
"get a decent education" -> sense 1.
Let's check if there's any other nuance. "education as traditionally understood" -> disciplined instruction. The text contrasts "creativity" with "disciplined instruction". So "education" here is equated with "disciplined instruction", which matches sense 1: "the activities of educating or instructing".
Yes, "disciplined instruction" is explicitly mentioned in the text: "a romantic rebellion against disciplined instruction". And then "get a decent education as traditionally understood". This strongly points to sense 1, which has "instruction" as a synonym and "activities that impart knowledge or skill".

Let's double check sense 1 vs sense 3.
Sense 1: the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill. Synonyms: instruction, teaching, pedagogy, didactics, educational activity.
Sense 3: the gradual process of acquiring knowledge.
The text says: "The whole notion of 'creativity' in education was (and is) part and parcel of a romantic rebellion against disciplined instruction... Fortunately, these same parents do want their children to get a decent education as traditionally understood..."
"disciplined instruction" is the traditional understanding of education here. So "education" = "instruction".
Therefore, sense 1 is the best fit.
Let's confirm the sense index.
1. sense_key=education%1:04:00::
I will output 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: know
Target surface form: know
Context:
No one can say. In practice, it ends up being equated with a "self-expression "that encourages the youngsters' "self-esteem. "The result is a generation of young people whose ignorance and intellectual incompetence is matched only by their good opinion of themselves. The whole notion of "creativity "in education was (and is) part and parcel of a romantic rebellion against disciplined instruction, which was (and is) regarded as "authoritarian, "a repression and frustration of the latent talents and the wonderful, if as yet undefined, potentialities inherent in the souls of all our children. It is not surprising that parents find this romantic extravagance so attractive. Fortunately, these same parents do want their children to get a decent education as traditionally understood, and they have enough common sense to <t>know</t> what that demands. Their commitment to "creativity "can not survive adolescent illiteracy.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=know%2:31:01:: | definition=be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about | synonyms=cognize, cognise | examples=I know that the President lied to the people; I want to know who is winning the game!
2. sense_key=know%2:31:03:: | definition=know how to do or perform something | examples=She knows how to knit; Does your husband know how to cook?
3. sense_key=know%2:31:02:: | definition=be aware of the truth of something; have a belief or faith in something; regard as true beyond any doubt | examples=I know that I left the key on the table; Galileo knew that the earth moves around the sun
4. sense_key=know%2:31:00:: | definition=be familiar or acquainted with a person or an object | examples=She doesn't know this composer; Do you know my sister?
5. sense_key=know%2:31:04:: | definition=have firsthand knowledge of states, situations, emotions, or sensations | synonyms=experience, live | examples=I know the feeling!; have you ever known hunger?
6. sense_key=know%2:31:06:: | definition=accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority | synonyms=acknowledge, recognize, recognise | examples=The Crown Prince was acknowledged as the true heir to the throne; We do not recognize your gods
7. sense_key=know%2:31:15:: | definition=have fixed in the mind | examples=I know Latin; This student knows her irregular verbs
8. sense_key=know%2:35:00:: | definition=have sexual intercourse with | synonyms=sleep together, roll in the hay, love, make out, make love, sleep with | examples=This student sleeps with everyone in her dorm; Adam knew Eve
9. sense_key=know%2:31:11:: | definition=know the nature or character of | examples=we all knew her as a big show-off
10. sense_key=know%2:31:12:: | definition=be able to distinguish, recognize as being different | examples=The child knows right from wrong
11. sense_key=know%2:31:14:: | definition=perceive as familiar | examples=I know this voice!

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: "Fortunately, these same parents do want their children to get a decent education as traditionally understood, and they have enough common sense to know what that demands."
The target word is "know".
The phrase is "know what that demands".
This means they are aware of the fact or specific piece of information about what a decent education demands.
Let's check the candidate senses:
1. be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about. (I know that the President lied...)
2. know how to do or perform something.
3. be aware of the truth of something; have a belief or faith in something; regard as true beyond any doubt.
4. be familiar or acquainted with a person or an object.
5. have firsthand knowledge of states, situations, emotions, or sensations.
6. accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority.
7. have fixed in the mind.
8. have sexual intercourse with.
9. know the nature or character of.
10. be able to distinguish, recognize as being different.
11. perceive as familiar.

"know what that demands" -> be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information.
Wait, let's look at sense 1: "be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about".
Is it sense 1? "they have enough common sense to know what that demands."
Yes, they possess knowledge or information about what a decent education demands.
Let's consider sense 1 vs sense 3. Sense 3 is "be aware of the truth of something; have a belief or faith in something; regard as true beyond any doubt".
Sense 1 is "be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about".
"know what that demands" fits "possess knowledge or information about".
Let's check the examples for sense 1: "I know that the President lied to the people; I want to know who is winning the game!"
"know what that demands" is similar to "know who is winning the game" (knowing a fact/information).
Therefore, sense 1 is the best fit.
Let's double check.
"they have enough common sense to know what that demands."
Sense 1: be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about.
Yes, sense 1.
Wait, could it be sense 1? Yes.
Let's review the options.
1. sense_key=know%2:31:01::
2. sense_key=know%2:31:03::
3. sense_key=know%2:31:02::
4. sense_key=know%2:31:00::
5. sense_key=know%2:31:04::
6. sense_key=know%2:31:06::
7. sense_key=know%2:31:15::
8. sense_key=know%2:35:00::
9. sense_key=know%2:31:11::
10. sense_key=know%2:31:12::
11. sense_key=know%2:31:14::

"know what that demands" -> possess knowledge or information about what that demands.
Sense 1 is the most appropriate.
I will output {"sense_index": 1}.
Let's confirm.
"know what that demands" -> "know" + interrogative clause.
Sense 1 covers "know" + interrogative clause (e.g., "I want to know who is winning the game!").
Sense 1 is correct.


[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: demand
Target surface form: demands
Context:
No one can say. In practice, it ends up being equated with a "self-expression "that encourages the youngsters' "self-esteem. "The result is a generation of young people whose ignorance and intellectual incompetence is matched only by their good opinion of themselves. The whole notion of "creativity "in education was (and is) part and parcel of a romantic rebellion against disciplined instruction, which was (and is) regarded as "authoritarian, "a repression and frustration of the latent talents and the wonderful, if as yet undefined, potentialities inherent in the souls of all our children. It is not surprising that parents find this romantic extravagance so attractive. Fortunately, these same parents do want their children to get a decent education as traditionally understood, and they have enough common sense to know what that <t>demands</t>. Their commitment to "creativity "can not survive adolescent illiteracy.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=demand%2:32:00:: | definition=request urgently and forcefully | examples=The victim's family is demanding compensation; The boss demanded that he be fired immediately
2. sense_key=demand%2:42:00:: | definition=require as useful, just, or proper | synonyms=necessitate, ask, postulate, need, require, take | examples=It takes nerve to do what she did; success usually requires hard work
3. sense_key=demand%2:32:02:: | definition=claim as due or just | synonyms=exact | examples=The bank demanded payment of the loan
4. sense_key=demand%2:32:09:: | definition=lay legal claim to
5. sense_key=demand%2:32:05:: | definition=summon to court
6. sense_key=demand%2:32:06:: | definition=ask to be informed of | examples=I demand an explanation

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 "demands" in the context: "Fortunately, these same parents do want their children to get a decent education as traditionally understood, and they have enough common sense to know what that demands."
The context implies that a decent education requires or necessitates certain things (like discipline, hard work, etc.).
Let's look at the candidate senses:
1. request urgently and forcefully
2. require as useful, just, or proper (synonyms: necessitate, ask, postulate, need, require, take)
3. claim as due or just
4. lay legal claim to
5. summon to court
6. ask to be informed of

Sense 2 fits perfectly: "require as useful, just, or proper" or "necessitate". "what that [a decent education] demands [requires/necessitates]."

Let's double check.
"know what that demands" -> know what that requires.
Sense 2: require as useful, just, or proper. Synonyms: necessitate, ask, postulate, need, require, take.
Examples: It takes nerve to do what she did; success usually requires hard work.

Yes, sense 2 is the best fit.
I will return {"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: commitment
Target surface form: commitment
Context:
In practice, it ends up being equated with a "self-expression "that encourages the youngsters' "self-esteem. "The result is a generation of young people whose ignorance and intellectual incompetence is matched only by their good opinion of themselves. The whole notion of "creativity "in education was (and is) part and parcel of a romantic rebellion against disciplined instruction, which was (and is) regarded as "authoritarian, "a repression and frustration of the latent talents and the wonderful, if as yet undefined, potentialities inherent in the souls of all our children. It is not surprising that parents find this romantic extravagance so attractive. Fortunately, these same parents do want their children to get a decent education as traditionally understood, and they have enough common sense to know what that demands. Their <t>commitment</t> to "creativity "can not survive adolescent illiteracy. American education's future will be determined by the degree to which we -- all of us -- allow this common sense to prevail over the illusions that we also share.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=commitment%1:07:01:: | definition=the trait of sincere and steadfast fixity of purpose | synonyms=committedness | examples=a man of energy and commitment
2. sense_key=commitment%1:04:00:: | definition=the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action | synonyms=allegiance, loyalty, dedication | examples=his long commitment to public service; they felt no loyalty to a losing team
3. sense_key=commitment%1:04:02:: | definition=an engagement by contract involving financial obligation | examples=his business commitments took him to London
4. sense_key=commitment%1:10:00:: | definition=a message that makes a pledge | synonyms=dedication
5. sense_key=commitment%1:04:01:: | definition=the official act of consigning a person to confinement (as in a prison or mental hospital) | synonyms=committal, consignment

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 "commitment" in the context: "Their commitment to 'creativity' can not survive adolescent illiteracy."
The context discusses parents' dedication or allegiance to the idea of "creativity" in education, but this dedication cannot survive the reality of adolescent illiteracy.
Let's evaluate the candidate senses:
1. commitment%1:07:01:: - the trait of sincere and steadfast fixity of purpose (committedness)
2. commitment%1:04:00:: - the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action (allegiance, loyalty, dedication) - "his long commitment to public service"
3. commitment%1:04:02:: - an engagement by contract involving financial obligation
4. commitment%1:10:00:: - a message that makes a pledge
5. commitment%1:04:01:: - the official act of consigning a person to confinement

Sense 2 fits best: "the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action". The parents are bound intellectually or emotionally to the idea of "creativity" in education. "Their commitment to 'creativity'..." matches "his long commitment to public service".

Let's double check.
"commitment to 'creativity'" -> allegiance, loyalty, dedication to a course of action or idea.
Sense 2 is the best fit.
Sense 1 is a trait of a person ("a man of energy and commitment"). Here it's "Their commitment to 'creativity'", which is an act of binding themselves to a course of action or idea.
Therefore, 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: survive
Target surface form: survive
Context:
In practice, it ends up being equated with a "self-expression "that encourages the youngsters' "self-esteem. "The result is a generation of young people whose ignorance and intellectual incompetence is matched only by their good opinion of themselves. The whole notion of "creativity "in education was (and is) part and parcel of a romantic rebellion against disciplined instruction, which was (and is) regarded as "authoritarian, "a repression and frustration of the latent talents and the wonderful, if as yet undefined, potentialities inherent in the souls of all our children. It is not surprising that parents find this romantic extravagance so attractive. Fortunately, these same parents do want their children to get a decent education as traditionally understood, and they have enough common sense to know what that demands. Their commitment to "creativity "can not <t>survive</t> adolescent illiteracy. American education's future will be determined by the degree to which we -- all of us -- allow this common sense to prevail over the illusions that we also share.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=survive%2:42:01:: | definition=continue to live through hardship or adversity | synonyms=last, live, live on, go, endure, hold up | examples=We went without water and food for 3 days; These superstitions survive in the backwaters of America
2. sense_key=survive%2:42:02:: | definition=continue in existence after (an adversity, etc.) | synonyms=pull through, pull round, come through, make it | examples=He survived the cancer against all odds
3. sense_key=survive%2:42:00:: | definition=support oneself | synonyms=exist, live, subsist | examples=he could barely exist on such a low wage; Can you live on $2000 a month in New York City?
4. sense_key=survive%2:42:03:: | definition=live longer than | synonyms=outlive, outlast | examples=She outlived her husband by many years

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 "survive".
Context: "Their commitment to "creativity "can not <t>survive</t> adolescent illiteracy."
Meaning: Their commitment to creativity cannot continue in existence after (or in the face of) adolescent illiteracy.
Let's check the candidate senses:
1. continue to live through hardship or adversity (last, live, live on, go, endure, hold up)
2. continue in existence after (an adversity, etc.) (pull through, pull round, come through, make it)
3. support oneself (exist, live, subsist)
4. live longer than (outlive, outlast)

Wait, "continue in existence after (an adversity, etc.)" fits "survive adolescent illiteracy".
Let's re-read sense 1: "continue to live through hardship or adversity" - "These superstitions survive in the backwaters of America"
Sense 2: "continue in existence after (an adversity, etc.)" - "He survived the cancer against all odds"
In the context, "commitment to creativity can not survive adolescent illiteracy" means it cannot continue in existence after (or in the face of) adolescent illiteracy.
Wait, let's look at the synonyms for sense 2: pull through, pull round, come through, make it. These are usually for people surviving an illness.
Let's look at sense 1: continue to live through hardship or adversity. Synonyms: last, live, live on, go, endure, hold up. Examples: "These superstitions survive in the backwaters of America".
Wait, "survive" in "commitment to creativity can not survive adolescent illiteracy" means it cannot endure or last in the face of adolescent illiteracy.
Is it sense 1 or sense 2?
Sense 1: continue to live through hardship or adversity.
Sense 2: continue in existence after (an adversity, etc.).
"survive adolescent illiteracy" -> continue in existence after (or despite) adolescent illiteracy.
Let's check WordNet for "survive".
survive v
1. continue to live through hardship or adversity ("We went without water and food for 3 days"; "These superstitions survive in the backwaters of America")
2. continue in existence after (an adversity, etc.) ("He survived the cancer against all odds")
3. support oneself ("he could barely exist on such a low wage"; "Can you live on $2000 a month in New York City?")
4. live longer than ("She outlived her husband by many years")

"survive adolescent illiteracy" -> continue in existence after (an adversity, etc.)? Or continue to live through hardship or adversity?
Actually, "survive" here means "endure" or "last". "Their commitment to creativity cannot last/endure adolescent illiteracy."
Wait, "survive" + object (adolescent illiteracy).
Sense 1: "These superstitions survive in the backwaters of America" (intransitive or with 'in').
Sense 2: "He survived the cancer against all odds" (transitive, with object).
"survive adolescent illiteracy" is transitive. The object is "adolescent illiteracy".
So it matches sense 2: continue in existence after (an adversity, etc.).
Let's double check.
"continue in existence after (an adversity, etc.)" -> survive the cancer, survive the war, survive adolescent illiteracy.
Yes, "survive" + noun phrase (adversity) is sense 2.
Let's check if there is another sense.
Wait, "survive" can be transitive in sense 1? "We went without water..." is intransitive. "These superstitions survive..." is intransitive.
Sense 2 is transitive: "He survived the cancer".
"commitment to creativity can not survive adolescent illiteracy" -> transitive.
Therefore, sense 2 is the best fit.
Let's review the definition of sense 2: "continue in existence after (an adversity, etc.)".
Synonyms: pull through, pull round, come through, make it.
Wait, "pull through" is for people. But "survive the cancer" is the example.
Is there any chance it's sense 1?
"continue to live through hardship or adversity"
If I look at WordNet, "survive" has:
1. continue to live through hardship or adversity
2. continue in existence after (an adversity, etc.)
3. support oneself
4. live longer than

"survive adolescent illiteracy" -> continue in existence after (or despite) adolescent illiteracy.
I will choose sense 2.
Let's consider "endure" or "withstand".
If it means "withstand", maybe it's sense 1? But sense 1 is "continue to live through".
Sense 2 is "continue in existence after".
"commitment to creativity can not survive adolescent illiteracy" -> it cannot continue in existence after adolescent illiteracy (or in the face of it).
I'll go with 2.
Wait, let's search for "survive" in WordNet.
survive%2:42:02:: continue in existence after (an adversity, etc.)
Example: He survived the cancer against all odds.
This perfectly matches the transitive use with an adversity as the object.
"adolescent illiteracy" is the adversity.
So sense 2 is correct.
I will output {"sense_index": 2}.
Let me re-read the context. "Their commitment to "creativity "can not survive adolescent illiteracy."
Yes, it cannot continue in existence after (or in the face of) adolescent illiteracy.
Sense 2.
Done.


[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: adolescent
Target surface form: adolescent
Context:
In practice, it ends up being equated with a "self-expression "that encourages the youngsters' "self-esteem. "The result is a generation of young people whose ignorance and intellectual incompetence is matched only by their good opinion of themselves. The whole notion of "creativity "in education was (and is) part and parcel of a romantic rebellion against disciplined instruction, which was (and is) regarded as "authoritarian, "a repression and frustration of the latent talents and the wonderful, if as yet undefined, potentialities inherent in the souls of all our children. It is not surprising that parents find this romantic extravagance so attractive. Fortunately, these same parents do want their children to get a decent education as traditionally understood, and they have enough common sense to know what that demands. Their commitment to "creativity "can not survive <t>adolescent</t> illiteracy. American education's future will be determined by the degree to which we -- all of us -- allow this common sense to prevail over the illusions that we also share.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=adolescent%3:01:00:: | definition=relating to or peculiar to or suggestive of an adolescent | examples=adolescent problems
2. sense_key=adolescent%5:00:00:young:00 | definition=being of the age 13 through 19 | synonyms=teen, teenage, teenaged | examples=teenage mothers; the teen years
3. sense_key=adolescent%5:00:00:immature:02 | definition=displaying or suggesting a lack of maturity | synonyms=jejune, juvenile, puerile | examples=adolescent insecurity; jejune responses to our problems
4. sense_key=adolescent%5:00:00:immature:01 | definition=in the state of development between puberty and maturity | examples=adolescent boys and girls

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 "adolescent" in the context: "Their commitment to "creativity "can not survive <t>adolescent</t> illiteracy."
The context talks about "adolescent illiteracy", meaning illiteracy among adolescents (young people of the age 13 through 19).
Let's look at the candidate senses:
1. relating to or peculiar to or suggestive of an adolescent (adolescent problems)
2. being of the age 13 through 19 (teen, teenage, teenaged)
3. displaying or suggesting a lack of maturity (jejune, juvenile, puerile)
4. in the state of development between puberty and maturity (adolescent boys and girls)

Wait, "adolescent illiteracy" means illiteracy of adolescents (people in the state of development between puberty and maturity, or being of the age 13 through 19).
Is it sense 2 or sense 4?
Sense 2: being of the age 13 through 19. Synonyms: teen, teenage, teenaged.
Sense 4: in the state of development between puberty and maturity. Examples: adolescent boys and girls.
"adolescent illiteracy" -> illiteracy of adolescents.
Wait, let's consider sense 2 vs sense 4.
"adolescent" as a noun or adjective? "adolescent illiteracy" -> adjective.
"adolescent" modifying "illiteracy".
Is it "teenage illiteracy"? Yes, "teenage illiteracy" makes sense.
Let's check the examples: "adolescent boys and girls" (sense 4).
"teenage mothers" (sense 2).
"adolescent illiteracy" is illiteracy among teenagers.
Wait, let's look at the synonyms for sense 2: teen, teenage, teenaged.
"teenage illiteracy" is a common phrase.
Let's look at sense 4: "in the state of development between puberty and maturity".
Is "adolescent" here meaning "teenage"? Yes.
Let's see: "adolescent illiteracy" -> illiteracy of adolescents.
Could it be sense 2? "being of the age 13 through 19".
Or sense 4? "in the state of development between puberty and maturity".
Actually, "adolescent" in "adolescent illiteracy" refers to the age group.
Let's search for "adolescent illiteracy" in WordNet or similar.
Wait, "adolescent" as an adjective meaning "being of the age 13 through 19" (sense 2) or "in the state of development between puberty and maturity" (sense 4).
In WordNet, "adolescent" has:
- adolescent (adj) 1. relating to or peculiar to or suggestive of an adolescent; "adolescent problems"
- adolescent (adj) 2. being of the age 13 through 19; "teenage mothers"; "the teen years"
- adolescent (adj) 3. displaying or suggesting a lack of maturity; "adolescent insecurity"; "jejune responses to our problems"
- adolescent (adj) 4. in the state of development between puberty and maturity; "adolescent boys and girls"

"adolescent illiteracy" -> illiteracy of adolescents.
Is it sense 2 or 4?
"teenage illiteracy" is a very common phrase. "adolescent" here is synonymous with "teenage".
Let's choose sense 2.
Wait, "adolescent" in "adolescent illiteracy" might be sense 2 because it refers to the age group (13-19).
Let's consider "adolescent boys and girls" (sense 4).
"adolescent illiteracy" -> illiteracy among teenagers.
I will go with sense 2.
Let's double check. "adolescent" modifying "illiteracy". "teenage illiteracy".
Yes, sense 2.
Wait, could it be sense 4? "in the state of development between puberty and maturity".
"adolescent illiteracy" -> illiteracy of people in that state.
But "teenage" is a direct synonym for sense 2. "teenage illiteracy" is a standard collocation.
I'll output 2.
Let's review the context: "Their commitment to "creativity "can not survive adolescent illiteracy."
This means illiteracy among adolescents (teenagers).
Sense 2: being of the age 13 through 19.
I'll choose 2.
Wait, let's look at the exact WordNet senses.
Sense 2: being of the age 13 through 19. Synonyms: teen, teenage, teenaged.
Sense 4: in the state of development between puberty and maturity.
"adolescent illiteracy" -> teenage illiteracy.
I will choose 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: illiteracy
Target surface form: illiteracy
Context:
In practice, it ends up being equated with a "self-expression "that encourages the youngsters' "self-esteem. "The result is a generation of young people whose ignorance and intellectual incompetence is matched only by their good opinion of themselves. The whole notion of "creativity "in education was (and is) part and parcel of a romantic rebellion against disciplined instruction, which was (and is) regarded as "authoritarian, "a repression and frustration of the latent talents and the wonderful, if as yet undefined, potentialities inherent in the souls of all our children. It is not surprising that parents find this romantic extravagance so attractive. Fortunately, these same parents do want their children to get a decent education as traditionally understood, and they have enough common sense to know what that demands. Their commitment to "creativity "can not survive adolescent <t>illiteracy</t>. American education's future will be determined by the degree to which we -- all of us -- allow this common sense to prevail over the illusions that we also share.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=illiteracy%1:09:01:: | definition=ignorance resulting from not reading
2. sense_key=illiteracy%1:09:00:: | definition=an inability to read | synonyms=analphabetism

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 "illiteracy".
Context: "Their commitment to "creativity "can not survive adolescent illiteracy."
The context talks about education, ignorance, intellectual incompetence, and the inability to read or write (implied by "illiteracy" in the context of education and "adolescent illiteracy").
Sense 1: ignorance resulting from not reading
Sense 2: an inability to read (analphabetism)

Wait, "adolescent illiteracy" refers to the inability to read (analphabetism) or ignorance resulting from not reading?
Let's check WordNet definitions.
illiteracy%1:09:00:: an inability to read
illiteracy%1:09:01:: ignorance resulting from not reading

In the context, "adolescent illiteracy" refers to the inability to read (analphabetism) or ignorance?
"ignorance and intellectual incompetence is matched only by their good opinion of themselves."
Wait, "illiteracy" in education often means the inability to read.
Let's see: "adolescent illiteracy" -> inability to read.
Is it sense 1 or sense 2?
"ignorance resulting from not reading" vs "an inability to read".
"illiteracy" in the context of "adolescent illiteracy" usually means the inability to read (analphabetism).
Let's look at the synonyms: analphabetism.
"adolescent illiteracy" -> inability to read.
Let's choose sense 2.
Wait, let's re-read carefully: "Their commitment to "creativity "can not survive adolescent illiteracy."
If they can't read, they are illiterate.
Sense 2: an inability to read.
Let's consider sense 1: ignorance resulting from not reading.
Actually, illiteracy in education is often defined as the inability to read.
I will go with sense 2.
Let's double check.
"illiteracy" -> inability to read.
Yes, 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: american
Target surface form: American
Context:
The result is a generation of young people whose ignorance and intellectual incompetence is matched only by their good opinion of themselves. The whole notion of "creativity "in education was (and is) part and parcel of a romantic rebellion against disciplined instruction, which was (and is) regarded as "authoritarian, "a repression and frustration of the latent talents and the wonderful, if as yet undefined, potentialities inherent in the souls of all our children. It is not surprising that parents find this romantic extravagance so attractive. Fortunately, these same parents do want their children to get a decent education as traditionally understood, and they have enough common sense to know what that demands. Their commitment to "creativity "can not survive adolescent illiteracy. <t>American</t> education's future will be determined by the degree to which we -- all of us -- allow this common sense to prevail over the illusions that we also share. The education establishment will fight against common sense every inch of the way.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=american%3:01:01:: | definition=of or relating to the United States of America or its people or language or culture | examples=American citizens; American English
2. sense_key=american%3:01:00:: | definition=of or relating to or characteristic of the continents and islands of the Americas | examples=the American hemisphere; American flora and fauna

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 "American" in the context of "American education's future".
The context discusses education, parents, children, and the United States (implied by "American education's future will be determined by the degree to which we -- all of us -- allow this common sense to prevail").
Sense 1: of or relating to the United States of America or its people or language or culture.
Sense 2: of or relating to or characteristic of the continents and islands of the Americas.

"American education" refers to the education system of the United States of America.
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: education
Target surface form: education
Context:
The result is a generation of young people whose ignorance and intellectual incompetence is matched only by their good opinion of themselves. The whole notion of "creativity "in education was (and is) part and parcel of a romantic rebellion against disciplined instruction, which was (and is) regarded as "authoritarian, "a repression and frustration of the latent talents and the wonderful, if as yet undefined, potentialities inherent in the souls of all our children. It is not surprising that parents find this romantic extravagance so attractive. Fortunately, these same parents do want their children to get a decent education as traditionally understood, and they have enough common sense to know what that demands. Their commitment to "creativity "can not survive adolescent illiteracy. American <t>education</t>'s future will be determined by the degree to which we -- all of us -- allow this common sense to prevail over the illusions that we also share. The education establishment will fight against common sense every inch of the way.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=education%1:04:00:: | definition=the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill | synonyms=instruction, teaching, pedagogy, didactics, educational activity | examples=he received no formal education; our instruction was carefully programmed
2. sense_key=education%1:09:00:: | definition=knowledge acquired by learning and instruction | examples=it was clear that he had a very broad education
3. sense_key=education%1:09:01:: | definition=the gradual process of acquiring knowledge | examples=education is a preparation for life; a girl's education was less important than a boy's
4. sense_key=education%1:04:01:: | definition=the profession of teaching (especially at a school or college or university)
5. sense_key=education%1:07:01:: | definition=the result of good upbringing (especially knowledge of correct social behavior) | synonyms=training, breeding | examples=a woman of breeding and refinement
6. sense_key=education%1:14:00:: | definition=the United States federal department that administers all federal programs dealing with education (including federal aid to educational institutions and students); created 1979 | synonyms=Department of Education, Education Department

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 "education" in the context: "American <t>education</t>'s future will be determined by the degree to which we -- all of us -- allow this common sense to prevail over the illusions that we also share."
The context discusses the system or activities of educating or instructing, specifically "American education's future", referring to the educational system, the activities of educating or instructing.
Let's look at the candidate senses:
1. sense_key=education%1:04:00:: | definition=the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill | synonyms=instruction, teaching, pedagogy, didactics, educational activity
2. sense_key=education%1:09:00:: | definition=knowledge acquired by learning and instruction
3. sense_key=education%1:09:01:: | definition=the gradual process of acquiring knowledge
4. sense_key=education%1:04:01:: | definition=the profession of teaching
5. sense_key=education%1:07:01:: | definition=the result of good upbringing
6. sense_key=education%1:14:00:: | definition=the United States federal department

"American education's future" refers to the system or activities of educating/instructing in America. Sense 1 fits best: "the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill".
Wait, could it be sense 1? "American education's future" -> the activities of educating or instructing.
Let's re-read the context: "The whole notion of 'creativity' in education was (and is) part and parcel of a romantic rebellion against disciplined instruction... American education's future will be determined by the degree to which we... allow this common sense to prevail..."
This refers to the educational system or the activities of educating. Sense 1 is "the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill".
Is there a better fit?
Sense 1: instruction, teaching, pedagogy, didactics, educational activity.
"American education's future" -> American educational activity's future.
Yes, sense 1 is the most appropriate.
Let's double check.
"education" in "American education's future"
Sense 1: the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill.
Sense 2: knowledge acquired by learning and instruction.
Sense 3: the gradual process of acquiring knowledge.
Sense 4: the profession of teaching.
Sense 1 is the best fit.
Let's review the examples for sense 1: "he received no formal education; our instruction was carefully programmed".
"American education's future" -> the system of instruction/education.
I will choose sense 1.
Wait, let's consider if "education" here means the system. WordNet doesn't have a specific "system" sense, but sense 1 covers "activities of educating or instructing".
I'll go with 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: future
Target surface form: future
Context:
The result is a generation of young people whose ignorance and intellectual incompetence is matched only by their good opinion of themselves. The whole notion of "creativity "in education was (and is) part and parcel of a romantic rebellion against disciplined instruction, which was (and is) regarded as "authoritarian, "a repression and frustration of the latent talents and the wonderful, if as yet undefined, potentialities inherent in the souls of all our children. It is not surprising that parents find this romantic extravagance so attractive. Fortunately, these same parents do want their children to get a decent education as traditionally understood, and they have enough common sense to know what that demands. Their commitment to "creativity "can not survive adolescent illiteracy. American education's <t>future</t> will be determined by the degree to which we -- all of us -- allow this common sense to prevail over the illusions that we also share. The education establishment will fight against common sense every inch of the way.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=future%1:28:00:: | definition=the time yet to come | synonyms=hereafter, futurity, time to come
2. sense_key=future%1:10:00:: | definition=a verb tense that expresses actions or states in the future | synonyms=future tense
3. sense_key=future%1:06:00:: | definition=bulk commodities bought or sold at an agreed price for delivery at a specified future date

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 "future" in the context: "American education's future will be determined by the degree to which we -- all of us -- allow this common sense to prevail over the illusions that we also share."
The context talks about what will happen to American education in the time yet to come.
Sense 1: the time yet to come (hereafter, futurity, time to come).
Sense 2: a verb tense.
Sense 3: bulk commodities.

Clearly, Sense 1 is the correct sense.
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: determine
Target surface form: determined
Context:
The result is a generation of young people whose ignorance and intellectual incompetence is matched only by their good opinion of themselves. The whole notion of "creativity "in education was (and is) part and parcel of a romantic rebellion against disciplined instruction, which was (and is) regarded as "authoritarian, "a repression and frustration of the latent talents and the wonderful, if as yet undefined, potentialities inherent in the souls of all our children. It is not surprising that parents find this romantic extravagance so attractive. Fortunately, these same parents do want their children to get a decent education as traditionally understood, and they have enough common sense to know what that demands. Their commitment to "creativity "can not survive adolescent illiteracy. American education's future will be <t>determined</t> by the degree to which we -- all of us -- allow this common sense to prevail over the illusions that we also share. The education establishment will fight against common sense every inch of the way.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=determine%2:32:00:: | definition=establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study | synonyms=find, find out, ascertain | examples=find the product of two numbers; The physicist who found the elusive particle won the Nobel Prize
2. sense_key=determine%2:31:02:: | definition=shape or influence; give direction to | synonyms=shape, mold, influence, regulate | examples=experience often determines ability; mold public opinion
3. sense_key=determine%2:31:01:: | definition=fix conclusively or authoritatively | synonyms=set | examples=set the rules
4. sense_key=determine%2:32:03:: | definition=decide upon or fix definitely | synonyms=specify, set, define, fix, limit | examples=fix the variables; specify the parameters
5. sense_key=determine%2:31:00:: | definition=reach, make, or come to a decision about something | synonyms=decide, make up one's mind | examples=We finally decided after lengthy deliberations
6. sense_key=determine%2:31:03:: | definition=fix in scope; fix the boundaries of | examples=the tree determines the border of the property
7. sense_key=determine%2:32:05:: | definition=settle conclusively; come to terms | synonyms=settle, square off, square up | examples=We finally settled the argument
8. sense_key=determine%2:32:01:: | definition=find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort | synonyms=check, find out, see, ascertain, watch, learn | examples=I want to see whether she speaks French; See whether it works

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 "determined" in the context: "American education's future will be determined by the degree to which we -- all of us -- allow this common sense to prevail over the illusions that we also share."
The context means that the degree to which common sense prevails will shape, influence, or give direction to American education's future.
Let's look at the candidate senses:
1. establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study (find, find out, ascertain)
2. shape or influence; give direction to (shape, mold, influence, regulate) - "experience often determines ability; mold public opinion"
3. fix conclusively or authoritatively (set)
4. decide upon or fix definitely (specify, set, define, fix, limit)
5. reach, make, or come to a decision about something (decide, make up one's mind)
6. fix in scope; fix the boundaries of
7. settle conclusively; come to terms
8. find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort

"American education's future will be determined by the degree to which we... allow this common sense to prevail"
This means the future will be shaped or influenced by this degree.
Sense 2: "shape or influence; give direction to" fits perfectly. "experience often determines ability" is very similar to "future will be determined by the degree to which...".

Let's double check.
"determined by the degree to which we allow this common sense to prevail" -> the degree shapes/influences the future.
Yes, sense 2 is the best fit.
Sense 2: shape or influence; give direction to.
Synonyms: shape, mold, influence, regulate.
Examples: experience often determines ability; mold public opinion.
This matches "future will be determined by the degree to which we allow this common sense to prevail".

Let's review the other senses.
1. establish after calculation... No.
3. fix conclusively or authoritatively. No.
4. decide upon or fix definitely. No.
5. reach, make, or come to a decision. No.
6. fix in scope. No.
7. settle conclusively. No.
8. find out, learn, or determine with certainty. No.

Therefore, sense 2 is the correct one.
JSON 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: degree
Target surface form: degree
Context:
The result is a generation of young people whose ignorance and intellectual incompetence is matched only by their good opinion of themselves. The whole notion of "creativity "in education was (and is) part and parcel of a romantic rebellion against disciplined instruction, which was (and is) regarded as "authoritarian, "a repression and frustration of the latent talents and the wonderful, if as yet undefined, potentialities inherent in the souls of all our children. It is not surprising that parents find this romantic extravagance so attractive. Fortunately, these same parents do want their children to get a decent education as traditionally understood, and they have enough common sense to know what that demands. Their commitment to "creativity "can not survive adolescent illiteracy. American education's future will be determined by the <t>degree</t> to which we -- all of us -- allow this common sense to prevail over the illusions that we also share. The education establishment will fight against common sense every inch of the way.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=degree%1:07:00:: | definition=a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality | synonyms=grade, level | examples=a moderate grade of intelligence; a high level of care is required
2. sense_key=degree%1:26:01:: | definition=a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process | synonyms=level, stage, point | examples=a remarkable degree of frankness; at what stage are the social sciences?
3. sense_key=degree%1:10:00:: | definition=an award conferred by a college or university signifying that the recipient has satisfactorily completed a course of study | synonyms=academic degree | examples=he earned his degree at Princeton summa cum laude
4. sense_key=degree%1:23:00:: | definition=a measure for arcs and angles | synonyms=arcdegree | examples=there are 360 degrees in a circle
5. sense_key=degree%1:09:00:: | definition=the highest power of a term or variable
6. sense_key=degree%1:23:03:: | definition=a unit of temperature on a specified scale | examples=the game was played in spite of the 40-degree temperature
7. sense_key=degree%1:07:01:: | definition=the seriousness of something (e.g., a burn or crime) | examples=murder in the second degree; a second degree burn

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 "degree" in the context: "American education's future will be determined by the degree to which we -- all of us -- allow this common sense to prevail over the illusions that we also share."
The phrase is "the degree to which".
This means the extent or amount to which something happens.
Let's look at the candidate senses:
1. sense_key=degree%1:07:00:: | definition=a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality | synonyms=grade, level | examples=a moderate grade of intelligence; a high level of care is required
2. sense_key=degree%1:26:01:: | definition=a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process | synonyms=level, stage, point | examples=a remarkable degree of frankness; at what stage are the social sciences?
3. sense_key=degree%1:10:00:: | definition=an award conferred by a college or university...
4. sense_key=degree%1:23:00:: | definition=a measure for arcs and angles
5. sense_key=degree%1:09:00:: | definition=the highest power of a term or variable
6. sense_key=degree%1:23:03:: | definition=a unit of temperature on a specified scale
7. sense_key=degree%1:07:01:: | definition=the seriousness of something (e.g., a burn or crime)

"the degree to which" matches "a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process" or "a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality".
Wait, sense 2 has the example "a remarkable degree of frankness". "the degree to which we allow this common sense to prevail" is very similar to "a remarkable degree of frankness".
Let's check sense 1: "a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality".
Let's check sense 2: "a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process".
Actually, "degree to which" is often mapped to sense 1 or 2.
Let's look at WordNet for "degree".
degree%1:07:00:: "a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality"
degree%1:26:01:: "a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process" -> "a remarkable degree of frankness"
Wait, "degree to which" is an extent.
Let's search for "degree to which" in WordNet.
"a remarkable degree of frankness" is sense 2.
Is "degree to which" sense 1 or 2?
"degree" in "degree to which" means extent.
Let's look at the synonyms for sense 1: grade, level.
Synonyms for sense 2: level, stage, point.
In WordNet, "degree" meaning "extent" is often sense 1 or 2.
Let's re-read the definitions.
1: a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality.
2: a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process.
"the degree to which we allow this common sense to prevail" -> this is an amount or extent.
Wait, "degree" as in "extent" is often sense 1.
Let's check the examples for sense 1: "a moderate grade of intelligence; a high level of care is required".
Examples for sense 2: "a remarkable degree of frankness; at what stage are the social sciences?"
"the degree to which" is very close to "a remarkable degree of frankness".
Let's consider "degree" in "degree to which".
Is it sense 1 or 2?
In WordNet, "degree" (extent) is sense 1: "a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality".
Wait, "a remarkable degree of frankness" is sense 2.
Let's check the exact WordNet 3.1 entries.
degree n
1. (amount) a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality; "a moderate grade of intelligence"; "a high level of care is required"
2. (process) a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process; "a remarkable degree of frankness"; "at what stage are the social sciences?"
3. (academic) an award conferred by a college or university signifying that the recipient has satisfactorily completed a course of study; "he earned his degree at Princeton summa cum laude"
4. (measure) a measure for arcs and angles; "there are 360 degrees in a circle"
5. (math) the highest power of a term or variable
6. (temperature) a unit of temperature on a specified scale; "the game was played in spite of the 40-degree temperature"
7. (seriousness) the seriousness of something (e.g., a burn or crime); "murder in the second degree"; "a second degree burn"

"the degree to which we allow this common sense to prevail" -> this is an amount or extent.
Is it sense 1 or 2?
"degree to which" is an amount. "a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality".
Let's search for "degree to which" in standard WSD datasets (like SemEval).
In SemEval, "degree" in "degree to which" is often sense 1.
Wait, "a remarkable degree of frankness" is sense 2.
"the degree to which" -> "extent".
Let's look at the synonyms:
Sense 1: grade, level
Sense 2: level, stage, point
"degree to which" = extent.
Is "extent" closer to "amount" (sense 1) or "process" (sense 2)?
"amount" is in sense 1: "a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality".
"the degree to which" = the amount to which.
Therefore, sense 1 is the best fit.
Let's double check.
"American education's future will be determined by the degree to which we -- all of us -- allow this common sense to prevail"
This means the amount or extent to which we allow it.
Sense 1: "a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality"
Sense 2: "a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process"
"degree to which" is an amount. So sense 1.
Let's consider if "degree" here means "extent". Yes.
Does WordNet map "extent" to sense 1?
Yes, "amount" is in sense 1.
I will choose sense 1.
Wait, let's look at the example "a remarkable degree of frankness". Frankness is a quality.
"degree to which" is an amount.
I'll go with 1.
Let's review the options.
1. sense_key=degree%1:07:00:: | definition=a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
2. sense_key=degree%1:26:01:: | definition=a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process
I am confident it is 1.
"degree to which" -> amount.
Let's check if there is any other possibility.
No.
I will output 1.