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

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

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

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

reasoning_content:
The target word is "children" in the context: "It is silly libel on our teachers to think they would educate our children better if only they got a few thousand dollars a year more."
The context is about teachers educating students, who are young people.
Sense 1: a young person of either sex (kid, youngster, minor, shaver, nipper, small fry). Example: she writes books for children.
Sense 2: a human offspring (son or daughter) of any age. Example: they had three children.
Sense 3: an immature childish person.
Sense 4: a member of a clan or tribe.

In the context, "our children" refers to the students, who are young people. It's not specifically about offspring (though they are offspring, the primary meaning here is young people/students). Wait, "our children" in the context of education usually refers to young people, students.
Let's check the examples for sense 1: "she writes books for children". This matches the educational context.
Sense 1 is the best fit.
Let's double check. "educate our children" -> young persons.
Sense 1: a young person of either sex.
Sense 2: a human offspring.
"our children" in a societal/educational context refers to the young people of the society, not necessarily the speaker's own offspring, but the young generation.
Therefore, sense 1 is the most appropriate.
I will output {"sense_index": 1}.


attempt_kind: initial

status: success

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

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

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

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

finish_reason: stop

role: assistant

reasoning_content:
The target word is "better" in the context: "It is silly libel on our teachers to think they would educate our children <t>better</t> if only they got a few thousand dollars a year more."
The word "better" is the comparative of "well".
The context is "educate our children better", meaning in a better or more excellent manner.
Let's look at the candidate senses:
1. sense_key=better%4:02:00:: | definition=comparative of `well'; in a better or more excellent manner or more advantageously or attractively or to a greater degree etc. | examples=She had never sung better; a deed better left undone
2. sense_key=better%4:02:01:: | definition=from a position of superiority or authority | synonyms=best | examples=father knows best; I know better.
3-15 are senses of "well".

The target word is "better", and sense 1 is the comparative of "well" meaning "in a better or more excellent manner".
"educate our children better" -> in a better manner.
So sense 1 is the best fit.
Let's double check.
"educate our children better" -> in a better or more excellent manner.
Yes, sense 1.

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

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

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

reasoning_content:
The context is: "It is silly libel on our teachers to think they would educate our children better if only they got a few thousand dollars a year more."
The target word is "got".
The meaning is "acquire as a result of some effort or action" or "come into the possession of something concrete or abstract" or "receive".
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
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?
25. sense_key=get%2:39:14:: | definition=receive as a retribution or punishment | synonyms=receive | examples=He got 5 years in prison

Wait, "got a few thousand dollars a year more" means to receive or acquire money.
Sense 1: come into the possession of something concrete or abstract. Synonyms: acquire.
Sense 21: acquire as a result of some effort or action.
Sense 1 is the most general and fits "got a few thousand dollars a year more" (acquire/come into possession of).
Let's check the examples for Sense 1: "She got a lot of paintings from her uncle; They acquired a new pet".
Is there a better fit?
"got a few thousand dollars a year more" -> acquire, come into possession of.
Let's consider Sense 1 vs Sense 21.
Sense 1: come into the possession of something concrete or abstract.
Sense 21: acquire as a result of some effort or action.
In the context, "if only they got a few thousand dollars a year more", it's about receiving/acquiring money.
Sense 1 is "come into the possession of something concrete or abstract".
Let's see if there is another sense.
"receive" is not explicitly in Sense 1, but "acquire" is.
Wait, let's look at Sense 1: "come into the possession of something concrete or abstract".
Is there a "receive" sense?
Sense 4: receive a specified treatment (abstract).
Sense 25: receive as a retribution or punishment.
Sense 1 is the best fit for "got a few thousand dollars".
Let's double check Sense 1. "She got a lot of paintings from her uncle" -> got = acquired.
"got a few thousand dollars a year more" -> acquired.
I will choose Sense 1.
Wait, 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
Is getting a salary increase an "effort or action"? Not necessarily, it's just coming into possession.
I'll go with 1.
Let's re-read the context: "if only they got a few thousand dollars a year more."
This is acquiring money. Sense 1 is the standard "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: year
Target surface form: year
Context:
In this sense, a teacher can be compared to one's family doctor. If he were brilliant, he probably would not be a family doctor in the first place. If he is competent and conscientious, he serves us well. Our teachers are not an important factor in our educational crisis. Whether they are or are not underpaid is a problem of equity; it is not an educational problem. It is silly libel on our teachers to think they would educate our children better if only they got a few thousand dollars a <t>year</t> more. It is the kind of libel the teachers' unions do not mind spreading, for their own narrow purposes.

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

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

reasoning_content:
The target word is "year" in the context: "It is silly libel on our teachers to think they would educate our children better if only they got a few thousand dollars a year more."
The phrase is "a few thousand dollars a year more".
This refers to a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days, used as a rate (per year).
Sense 1: a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days.
Sense 2: a period of time occupying a regular part of a calendar year that is used for some particular activity (e.g., school year).
Sense 3: the period of time that it takes for a planet to make a complete revolution around the sun.
Sense 4: a body of students who graduate together.

The context is about salary per year. This is the standard 365-day period.
Therefore, Sense 1 is the best fit.
Let's double check. "a few thousand dollars a year more" -> per 365-day period.
Sense 1 is the correct choice.


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

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

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

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

reasoning_content:
The target word is "more" in the context: "It is silly libel on our teachers to think they would educate our children better if only they got a few thousand dollars a year more."
Here, "more" is used as an adverb modifying "got a few thousand dollars a year". It means "to a greater degree or extent" or "in addition".
Let's look at the candidate senses:
1. sense_key=more%4:02:00:: | definition=used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs | synonyms=to a greater extent | examples=more interesting; more beautiful
2. sense_key=more%4:02:01:: | definition=comparative of much; to a greater degree or extent | examples=he works more now; they eat more than they should

In the context, "got a few thousand dollars a year more" means they get a greater amount of money. This aligns with sense 2: "comparative of much; to a greater degree or extent".
Wait, sense 1 is for forming the comparative of adjectives and adverbs (e.g., more interesting).
Sense 2 is for "comparative of much; to a greater degree or extent" (e.g., he works more now).
Here, "more" is an adverb meaning "in addition" or "to a greater extent" (a few thousand dollars a year more).
So sense 2 is the best fit.
Let's double check. "got a few thousand dollars a year more" -> "more" is an adverb modifying the verb phrase "got a few thousand dollars a year", meaning an additional amount.
Sense 2: comparative of much; to a greater degree or extent.
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: teacher
Target surface form: teachers
Context:
If he were brilliant, he probably would not be a family doctor in the first place. If he is competent and conscientious, he serves us well. Our teachers are not an important factor in our educational crisis. Whether they are or are not underpaid is a problem of equity; it is not an educational problem. It is silly libel on our teachers to think they would educate our children better if only they got a few thousand dollars a year more. It is the kind of libel the <t>teachers</t>' unions do not mind spreading, for their own narrow purposes. It is also the kind of libel politicians find useful, since it helps them strike a friendly posture on behalf of an important constituency.

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

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

reasoning_content:
The target word is "teachers" in the context: "Our teachers are not an important factor in our educational crisis. Whether they are or are not underpaid is a problem of equity; it is not an educational problem. It is silly libel on our teachers to think they would educate our children better if only they got a few thousand dollars a year more. It is the kind of libel the teachers' unions do not mind spreading..."

The context clearly refers to people whose occupation is teaching (school teachers, educators).
Sense 1: a person whose occupation is teaching (synonyms: instructor)
Sense 2: a personified abstraction that teaches (examples: books were his teachers; experience is a demanding teacher)

The context refers to human teachers who are underpaid, part of unions, and educate children. This matches Sense 1.

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

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

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

reasoning_content:
The target word is "unions" in the context: "It is the kind of libel the teachers' unions do not mind spreading, for their own narrow purposes."
The context refers to "teachers' unions", which are organizations of employees (teachers) formed to bargain with the employer (school districts, etc.).
Looking at the candidate senses:
1. sense_key=union%1:14:01:: | definition=an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer | synonyms=labor union, trade union, trades union, brotherhood | examples=you have to join the union in order to get a job
This perfectly matches "teachers' unions".

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

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

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

reasoning_content:
The target word is "mind" in the context: "It is the kind of libel the teachers' unions do not mind spreading, for their own narrow purposes."
The phrase is "do not mind spreading".
This means they are not offended or bothered by spreading it, or they don't object to it.
Let's look at the candidate senses:
1. sense_key=mind%2:32:00:: | definition=be offended or bothered by; take offense with, be bothered by | examples=I don't mind your behavior
2. sense_key=mind%2:31:02:: | definition=be concerned with or about something or somebody
3. sense_key=mind%2:41:01:: | definition=be in charge of or deal with
4. sense_key=mind%2:41:00:: | definition=pay close attention to; give heed to
5. sense_key=mind%2:31:03:: | definition=be on one's guard; be cautious or wary about; be alert to
6. sense_key=mind%2:31:00:: | definition=keep in mind

"do not mind spreading" matches sense 1: "be offended or bothered by; take offense with, be bothered by". "I don't mind your behavior" is a very close parallel to "do not mind spreading".

Let's double check.
"do not mind" -> not bothered by.
Sense 1 is the best fit.
Sense index: 1.
End of thought.


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

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

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

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

reasoning_content:
The target word is "spreading" in the context: "It is the kind of libel the teachers' unions do not mind spreading, for their own narrow purposes."
The context talks about spreading "libel" (a false statement, a rumor, information).
Let's look at the candidate senses:
1. distribute or disperse widely (The invaders spread their language all over the country)
2. become distributed or widespread (the infection spread)
3. spread across or over (A big oil spot spread across the water)
4. spread out or open from a closed or folded state (open the map)
5. cause to become widely known (spread information; circulate a rumor)
6. become widely known and passed on (the rumor spread)
7. strew or distribute over an area (He spread fertilizer over the lawn)
8. move outward (The soldiers fanned out)
9. cover by spreading something over (spread the bread with cheese)
10. distribute over a surface in a layer (spread cheese on a piece of bread)

The teachers' unions are *causing* the libel to become widely known. They are spreading it.
Sense 5: cause to become widely known (synonyms: circulate, circularize, circularise, distribute, disseminate, propagate; examples: spread information; circulate a rumor).
This perfectly matches "spreading libel". Libel is a type of information/rumor. The unions are the agents causing it to be widely known.
Sense 1 is also possible, but Sense 5 specifically mentions "cause to become widely known" and "circulate a rumor", which fits "libel" perfectly.
Let's double check Sense 5 vs Sense 1.
Sense 1: distribute or disperse widely. Example: The invaders spread their language all over the country.
Sense 5: cause to become widely known. Example: spread information; circulate a rumor.
Libel is a false statement, akin to a rumor or information. "cause to become widely known" is the exact meaning of spreading libel.
Therefore, Sense 5 is the best fit.
Let's review the options.
5. sense_key=spread%2:32:00:: | definition=cause to become widely known | synonyms=circulate, circularize, circularise, distribute, disseminate, propagate | examples=spread information; circulate a rumor

Yes, sense 5.
Context: "It is the kind of libel the teachers' unions do not mind spreading, for their own narrow purposes."
Agent: teachers' unions.
Action: spreading (causing to become widely known).
Object: libel (information/rumor).
Matches sense 5 perfectly.


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

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

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

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

reasoning_content:
The target word is "narrow" in the context: "It is the kind of libel the teachers' unions do not mind spreading, for their own narrow purposes."
The context implies that the teachers' unions are spreading this libel for their own limited, self-interested, or restricted purposes.
Let's evaluate the candidate senses:
1. not wide (physical width) - No.
2. limited in size or scope - "the narrow sense of a word". This fits "limited in size or scope" (e.g., narrow purposes = limited scope, self-serving).
3. lacking tolerance or flexibility or breadth of view (narrow-minded) - "narrow opinions". This is more about people or opinions, not "purposes".
4. very limited in degree - "narrow margin", "narrow escape". Doesn't fit "purposes".
5. characterized by painstaking care and detailed examination - "narrow scrutiny". Doesn't fit "purposes".

Wait, "narrow purposes" means purposes that are limited in scope, self-serving, restricted to their own interests.
Sense 2: limited in size or scope.
Let's check if there's any other sense.
"narrow purposes" -> limited in scope.
Is it sense 2?
"limited in size or scope" -> "the narrow sense of a word", "narrow purposes".
Yes, "narrow purposes" means purposes that are restricted or limited in scope (to their own benefit).

Let's look at sense 2: sense_key=narrow%5:00:00:limited:00 | definition=limited in size or scope | examples=the narrow sense of a word.
Could it be sense 3? "lacking tolerance or flexibility or breadth of view". "narrow purposes" doesn't mean the purposes themselves lack tolerance, but that they are restricted to a specific, limited scope (their own).
Therefore, sense 2 is the best fit.

Let's double check.
"for their own narrow purposes" -> limited in scope.
Sense 2 is "limited in size or scope".
I will output {"sense_index": 2}.
Wait, let's consider sense 2 vs sense 3.
"narrow purposes" -> purposes that are limited in scope.
Yes, sense 2.
Let's review the options.
1. not wide
2. limited in size or scope
3. lacking tolerance or flexibility or breadth of view
4. very limited in degree
5. characterized by painstaking care and detailed examination

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

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

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

reasoning_content:
The target word is "purposes" in the context: "It is the kind of libel the teachers' unions do not mind spreading, for their own narrow purposes."
The context implies that the teachers' unions spread this libel to achieve a specific goal or outcome (their own narrow goals/intentions).
Let's evaluate the candidate senses:
1. sense_key=purpose%1:09:00:: | definition=an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions | synonyms=intent, intention, aim, design
2. sense_key=purpose%1:07:00:: | definition=what something is used for | synonyms=function, role, use
3. sense_key=purpose%1:07:01:: | definition=the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose | synonyms=determination

"for their own narrow purposes" means for their own narrow intentions, aims, or goals.
Sense 1 fits perfectly: "an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions" (intent, intention, aim, design).
Sense 2 is about function/use of an object.
Sense 3 is about determination/firmness.

Therefore, sense 1 is the best match.
Checking the format: {"sense_index": 1}.
Context: "for their own narrow purposes" -> "for their own narrow intentions/aims".
Matches sense 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: politician
Target surface form: politicians
Context:
If he is competent and conscientious, he serves us well. Our teachers are not an important factor in our educational crisis. Whether they are or are not underpaid is a problem of equity; it is not an educational problem. It is silly libel on our teachers to think they would educate our children better if only they got a few thousand dollars a year more. It is the kind of libel the teachers' unions do not mind spreading, for their own narrow purposes. It is also the kind of libel <t>politicians</t> find useful, since it helps them strike a friendly posture on behalf of an important constituency. But there is not one shred of evidence that, other things being equal, salary differentials result in educational differentials.

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

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

reasoning_content:
The target word is "politicians".
Context: "It is also the kind of libel politicians find useful, since it helps them strike a friendly posture on behalf of an important constituency."
The context talks about politicians finding libel useful to strike a friendly posture on behalf of a constituency. This implies they are active in party politics or civil administration, but let's look at the senses.
Sense 1: a leader engaged in civil administration
Sense 2: a person active in party politics (politico, pol, political leader)
Sense 3: a schemer who tries to gain advantage in an organization in sly or underhanded ways

Wait, "politicians find useful, since it helps them strike a friendly posture on behalf of an important constituency."
Is it sense 2? "a person active in party politics"
Let's check the context again. "politicians find useful, since it helps them strike a friendly posture on behalf of an important constituency."
This is a general reference to politicians as people active in politics.
Let's consider Sense 2: "a person active in party politics".
Is there any indication of scheming (Sense 3)? "find useful, since it helps them strike a friendly posture" - maybe, but "politician" in this general sense is usually Sense 2.
Let's look at similar examples. "politicians" in general contexts usually map to Sense 2.
Let's re-read the context. "It is also the kind of libel politicians find useful, since it helps them strike a friendly posture on behalf of an important constituency."
This is a neutral or slightly critical description of politicians as a class of people active in politics.
Sense 2 is "a person active in party politics".
Let's choose Sense 2.
Wait, let's double check if there's any strong "schemer" connotation. "strike a friendly posture" might be seen as scheming, but "politician" as a general term for people in politics is Sense 2.
I will go with Sense 2.
Let's review the options.
1. a leader engaged in civil administration
2. a person active in party politics
3. a schemer who tries to gain advantage in an organization in sly or underhanded ways

"politicians" here refers to elected officials or people in politics generally. Sense 2 is the most standard and fits "active in party politics" or just "politics".
I'll output 2.


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

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

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

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

reasoning_content:
The target word is "find" in the context: "It is also the kind of libel politicians find useful, since it helps them strike a friendly posture on behalf of an important constituency."
The phrase is "find useful".
Let's look at the candidate senses:
1. come upon, as if by accident
2. discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
3. come upon after searching
4. establish after a calculation
5. come to believe on the basis of emotion, intuitions, or indefinite grounds (feel) - "I find him to be obnoxious"
6. perceive or be contemporaneous with
7. get something or somebody for a specific purpose
8. make a discovery
9. make a discovery
10. obtain through effort or management
11. decide on and make a declaration about
12. receive a specified treatment
13. perceive oneself to be in a certain condition or place
14. get or find back
15. succeed in reaching
16. accept and make use of one's personality

Wait, "find useful" means "come to believe on the basis of emotion, intuitions, or indefinite grounds" or "perceive to be".
Let's check sense 5: "come to believe on the basis of emotion, intuitions, or indefinite grounds" | synonyms=feel | examples=I feel that he doesn't like me; I find him to be obnoxious.
"politicians find useful" -> "politicians find [it] to be useful". This matches "I find him to be obnoxious".
Let's check sense 5 again. "come to believe on the basis of emotion, intuitions, or indefinite grounds".
Is there another sense?
"find" as in "find it useful" -> "find" meaning to perceive or judge something to be a certain way.
Sense 5: "come to believe on the basis of emotion, intuitions, or indefinite grounds" -> "I find him to be obnoxious".
Yes, "find [something] [adjective]" is exactly sense 5.
Let's double check.
"politicians find useful" -> "politicians find [it] useful".
Sense 5: "come to believe on the basis of emotion, intuitions, or indefinite grounds"
Synonyms: feel
Examples: I feel that he doesn't like me; I find him to be obnoxious.
This perfectly matches "find [it] useful".

Let's review the other senses.
Sense 2: discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of. (detect, observe, discover, notice)
Sense 13: perceive oneself to be in a certain condition or place. (I found myself in a difficult situation)
Sense 5 is the best fit for "find [object] [adjective]".

Let's read the context again: "It is also the kind of libel politicians find useful, since it helps them strike a friendly posture on behalf of an important constituency."
"find useful" = "find [it] useful".
Sense 5: "come to believe on the basis of emotion, intuitions, or indefinite grounds"
Example: "I find him to be obnoxious"
This is the exact syntactic and semantic pattern.

Therefore, sense 5 is the correct choice.
Let's confirm the index.
5. sense_key=find%2:31:10:: | definition=come to believe on the basis of emotion, intuitions, or indefinite grounds | synonyms=feel | examples=I feel that he doesn't like me; I find him to be obnoxious

Yes, 5.
I will output {"sense_index": 5}.


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

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=help%2:41:00:: | definition=give help or assistance; be of service | synonyms=assist, aid | examples=Everyone helped out during the earthquake; Can you help me carry this table?
2. sense_key=help%2:29:00:: | definition=improve the condition of | synonyms=aid | examples=These pills will help the patient
3. sense_key=help%2:42:00:: | definition=be of use | synonyms=facilitate | examples=This will help to prevent accidents
4. sense_key=help%2:42:08:: | definition=abstain from doing; always used with a negative | synonyms=help oneself | examples=I can't help myself--I have to smoke; She could not help watching the sad spectacle
5. sense_key=help%2:34:00:: | definition=help to some food; help with food or drink | synonyms=serve | examples=I served him three times, and after that he helped himself
6. sense_key=help%2:41:12:: | definition=contribute to the furtherance of | examples=This money will help the development of literacy in developing countries
7. sense_key=help%2:34:04:: | definition=take or use | synonyms=avail | examples=She helped herself to some of the office supplies
8. sense_key=help%2:30:13:: | definition=improve; change for the better | examples=New slipcovers will help the old living room furniture

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 "helps" in the context: "It is also the kind of libel politicians find useful, since it helps them strike a friendly posture on behalf of an important constituency."
The subject is "it" (the kind of libel), and the object is "them" (politicians). The action is "helps them strike a friendly posture".
This means it gives them assistance or enables them to do something.
Let's look at the candidate senses:
1. give help or assistance; be of service (assist, aid) - "Everyone helped out during the earthquake; Can you help me carry this table?"
2. improve the condition of (aid) - "These pills will help the patient"
3. be of use (facilitate) - "This will help to prevent accidents"
4. abstain from doing; always used with a negative (help oneself)
5. help to some food; help with food or drink (serve)
6. contribute to the furtherance of - "This money will help the development of literacy in developing countries"
7. take or use (avail)
8. improve; change for the better

Wait, "helps them strike a friendly posture" -> gives them assistance in striking a friendly posture.
Sense 1: give help or assistance; be of service. "helps them [to] strike..."
Sense 3: be of use. "This will help to prevent accidents"
Let's check the examples. "helps them strike" is like "help me carry this table" (help + object + bare infinitive).
Sense 1 has "Can you help me carry this table?" which matches the syntactic pattern "help + object + bare infinitive".
Let's re-read Sense 1: "give help or assistance; be of service".
Is it Sense 1? Yes, "helps them strike" -> gives them assistance to strike.
Let's check Sense 3: "be of use". "This will help to prevent accidents".
In the context, "it helps them strike a friendly posture" means it assists them in striking a friendly posture.
Sense 1 is the best fit.
Let's double check.
"helps them strike" -> "help me carry" (Sense 1).
Yes, Sense 1 is the exact syntactic and semantic match.
Context: "since it helps them strike a friendly posture"
Sense 1: "Can you help me carry this table?"
Matches perfectly.
Sense 1 is the correct choice.


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

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

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=strike%2:35:00:: | definition=deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon | examples=The teacher struck the child; the opponent refused to strike
2. sense_key=strike%2:37:00:: | definition=have an emotional or cognitive impact upon | synonyms=affect, impress, move | examples=This child impressed me as unusually mature; This behavior struck me as odd
3. sense_key=strike%2:35:01:: | definition=hit against; come into sudden contact with | synonyms=hit, impinge on, run into, collide with | examples=The car hit a tree; He struck the table with his elbow
4. sense_key=strike%2:33:00:: | definition=make a strategic, offensive, assault against an enemy, opponent, or a target | synonyms=hit | examples=The Germans struck Poland on Sept. 1, 1939; We must strike the enemy's oil fields
5. sense_key=strike%2:32:00:: | definition=indicate (a certain time) by striking | examples=The clock struck midnight; Just when I entered, the clock struck
6. sense_key=strike%2:35:02:: | definition=affect or afflict suddenly, usually adversely | synonyms=hit | examples=We were hit by really bad weather; He was stricken with cancer when he was still a teenager
7. sense_key=strike%2:41:00:: | definition=stop work in order to press demands | synonyms=walk out | examples=The auto workers are striking for higher wages; The employees walked out when their demand for better benefits was not met
8. sense_key=strike%2:42:00:: | definition=touch or seem as if touching visually or audibly | synonyms=fall, shine | examples=Light fell on her face; The sun shone on the fields
9. sense_key=strike%2:41:02:: | definition=attain | synonyms=come to | examples=The horse finally struck a pace
10. sense_key=strike%2:35:03:: | definition=produce by manipulating keys or strings of musical instruments, also metaphorically | synonyms=hit | examples=The pianist strikes a middle C; strike `z' on the keyboard
11. sense_key=strike%2:30:00:: | definition=cause to form (an electric arc) between electrodes of an arc lamp | examples=strike an arc
12. sense_key=strike%2:40:00:: | definition=find unexpectedly | synonyms=fall upon, come upon, light upon, chance upon, come across, chance on | examples=the archeologists chanced upon an old tomb; she struck a goldmine
13. sense_key=strike%2:36:00:: | definition=produce by ignition or a blow | examples=strike fire from the flintstone; strike a match
14. sense_key=strike%2:35:08:: | definition=remove by erasing or crossing out or as if by drawing a line | synonyms=scratch, expunge, excise | examples=Please strike this remark from the record; scratch that remark
15. sense_key=strike%2:39:00:: | definition=cause to experience suddenly | synonyms=hit, come to | examples=Panic struck me; An interesting idea hit her
16. sense_key=strike%2:38:02:: | definition=drive something violently into a location | synonyms=hit | examples=he hit his fist on the table; she struck her head on the low ceiling
17. sense_key=strike%2:38:08:: | definition=occupy or take on | synonyms=assume, take, take up | examples=He assumes the lotus position; She took her seat on the stage
18. sense_key=strike%2:36:02:: | definition=form by stamping, punching, or printing | synonyms=mint, coin | examples=strike coins; strike a medal
19. sense_key=strike%2:35:10:: | definition=smooth with a strickle | synonyms=strickle | examples=strickle the grain in the measure
20. sense_key=strike%2:35:09:: | definition=pierce with force | examples=The bullet struck her thigh; The icy wind struck through our coats
21. sense_key=strike%2:31:00:: | definition=arrive at after reckoning, deliberating, and weighing | examples=strike a balance; strike a bargain

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: "It is also the kind of libel politicians find useful, since it helps them strike a friendly posture on behalf of an important constituency."
The target word is "strike".
The phrase is "strike a friendly posture".
Let's look at the candidate senses.
Sense 17: sense_key=strike%2:38:08:: | definition=occupy or take on | synonyms=assume, take, take up | examples=He assumes the lotus position; She took her seat on the stage.
"strike a posture" means to assume or take on a posture.
Let's check the examples: "He assumes the lotus position; She took her seat on the stage".
Synonyms: assume, take, take up.
"strike a friendly posture" -> "assume a friendly posture".
This perfectly matches sense 17.
Let's double check other senses.
Sense 21: strike a balance, strike a bargain. (arrive at after reckoning)
Sense 17 is "occupy or take on". "strike a posture" = "assume a posture".
Yes, sense 17 is the best fit.
Context: "helps them strike a friendly posture"
Sense 17: "occupy or take on" (assume, take, take up).
I will output 17.


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

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=friendly%3:00:01:: | definition=characteristic of or befitting a friend | examples=friendly advice; a friendly neighborhood
2. sense_key=friendly%5:00:00:amicable:00 | definition=inclined to help or support; not antagonistic or hostile | synonyms=favorable, well-disposed | examples=a government friendly to our interests; an amicable agreement
3. sense_key=friendly%3:00:03:: | definition=easy to understand or use | examples=user-friendly computers; a consumer-friendly policy
4. sense_key=friendly%3:00:02:: | definition=of or belonging to your own country's forces or those of an ally | examples=in friendly territory; he was accidentally killed by friendly fire

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 "friendly" in the context: "It is also the kind of libel politicians find useful, since it helps them strike a friendly posture on behalf of an important constituency."
The context talks about politicians striking a "friendly" posture on behalf of an important constituency (teachers).
This means they are showing support, being favorable, or inclined to help.
Let's look at the candidate senses:
1. characteristic of or befitting a friend (friendly advice)
2. inclined to help or support; not antagonistic or hostile (favorable, well-disposed) - "a government friendly to our interests"
3. easy to understand or use (user-friendly)
4. of or belonging to your own country's forces (friendly fire)

Sense 2 fits best: "inclined to help or support; not antagonistic or hostile". Politicians strike a posture that is favorable or supportive of the teachers' union.

Let's double check.
"strike a friendly posture on behalf of an important constituency" -> showing support, favorable.
Sense 2: inclined to help or support; not antagonistic or hostile. Synonyms: favorable, well-disposed.
This perfectly matches the context of politicians trying to appear supportive of a constituency.

Therefore, sense 2 is the best choice.
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: posture
Target surface form: posture
Context:
If he is competent and conscientious, he serves us well. Our teachers are not an important factor in our educational crisis. Whether they are or are not underpaid is a problem of equity; it is not an educational problem. It is silly libel on our teachers to think they would educate our children better if only they got a few thousand dollars a year more. It is the kind of libel the teachers' unions do not mind spreading, for their own narrow purposes. It is also the kind of libel politicians find useful, since it helps them strike a friendly <t>posture</t> on behalf of an important constituency. But there is not one shred of evidence that, other things being equal, salary differentials result in educational differentials.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=posture%1:07:00:: | definition=the arrangement of the body and its limbs | synonyms=position, attitude | examples=he assumed an attitude of surrender
2. sense_key=posture%1:07:01:: | definition=characteristic way of bearing one's body | synonyms=carriage, bearing | examples=stood with good posture
3. sense_key=posture%1:09:00:: | definition=a rationalized mental attitude | synonyms=position, stance
4. sense_key=posture%1:07:02:: | definition=capability in terms of personnel and materiel that affect the capacity to fight a war | synonyms=military capability, military strength, strength, military posture | examples=we faced an army of great strength; politicians have neglected our military posture

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 "posture" in the context: "It is also the kind of libel politicians find useful, since it helps them strike a friendly posture on behalf of an important constituency."
The phrase is "strike a friendly posture".
Let's look at the candidate senses:
1. posture%1:07:00:: the arrangement of the body and its limbs (position, attitude)
2. posture%1:07:01:: characteristic way of bearing one's body (carriage, bearing)
3. posture%1:09:00:: a rationalized mental attitude (position, stance)
4. posture%1:07:02:: capability in terms of personnel and materiel... (military posture)

In the context, "strike a friendly posture" means adopting a friendly stance or position (mental attitude or public stance) on behalf of a constituency.
Sense 3: "a rationalized mental attitude" with synonyms "position, stance". "Strike a friendly stance" fits perfectly.
Let's double check. "strike a posture" -> "strike a stance" or "strike a position".
Sense 3 is the best fit.
Context: "strike a friendly posture on behalf of an important constituency."
Synonyms for sense 3: position, stance.
Yes, "stance" is exactly what is meant here.
Sense index: 3.
JSON format: {"sense_index": 3}


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

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

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=behalf%1:04:00:: | definition=as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as  rather than ) | examples=on behalf of; in behalf of
2. sense_key=behalf%1:07:00:: | definition=for someone's benefit (usually expressed as `in behalf' rather than `on behalf' and usually with a possessive) | examples=in your behalf; campaigning in his own behalf

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 "behalf".
Context: "...since it helps them strike a friendly posture on behalf of an important constituency."
The phrase is "on behalf of".
Sense 1: as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as "on behalf" rather than "in behalf") | examples=on behalf of; in behalf of
Sense 2: for someone's benefit (usually expressed as `in behalf' rather than `on behalf' and usually with a possessive) | examples=in your behalf; campaigning in his own behalf

The context uses "on behalf of", which matches Sense 1.
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: important
Target surface form: important
Context:
If he is competent and conscientious, he serves us well. Our teachers are not an important factor in our educational crisis. Whether they are or are not underpaid is a problem of equity; it is not an educational problem. It is silly libel on our teachers to think they would educate our children better if only they got a few thousand dollars a year more. It is the kind of libel the teachers' unions do not mind spreading, for their own narrow purposes. It is also the kind of libel politicians find useful, since it helps them strike a friendly posture on behalf of an <t>important</t> constituency. But there is not one shred of evidence that, other things being equal, salary differentials result in educational differentials.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=important%3:00:00:: | definition=of great significance or value | synonyms=of import | examples=important people; the important questions of the day
2. sense_key=important%3:00:04:: | definition=important in effect or meaning | synonyms=significant | examples=a significant change in tax laws; a significant change in the Constitution
3. sense_key=important%3:00:02:: | definition=of extreme importance; vital to the resolution of a crisis | synonyms=crucial | examples=a crucial moment in his career; a crucial election
4. sense_key=important%5:00:00:influential:00 | definition=having authority or ascendancy or influence | synonyms=authoritative | examples=an important official; the captain's authoritative manner
5. sense_key=important%5:00:00:immodest:02 | definition=having or suggesting a consciousness of high position | examples=recited the decree with an important air; took long important strides in the direction of his office

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 "important" in the context: "It is also the kind of libel politicians find useful, since it helps them strike a friendly posture on behalf of an important constituency."
The constituency is a group of people (teachers' unions) that politicians want to be friendly to, implying they have influence, authority, or are significant in terms of political power.
Let's look at the candidate senses:
1. of great significance or value (important people; the important questions of the day)
2. important in effect or meaning (significant)
3. of extreme importance; vital to the resolution of a crisis (crucial)
4. having authority or ascendancy or influence (authoritative) - an important official; the captain's authoritative manner
5. having or suggesting a consciousness of high position (immodest)

Wait, "important constituency" means a constituency that is significant or of great value to politicians.
Is it sense 1 or sense 4?
"important constituency" -> a constituency of great significance or value (to politicians).
Let's check sense 1: "of great significance or value" -> "important people". A constituency is a group of people.
Sense 4: "having authority or ascendancy or influence" -> "an important official".
Is a constituency "having authority or ascendancy or influence"? A constituency can be influential, but "important" here just means they are a significant group of voters.
Let's re-read the context: "helps them strike a friendly posture on behalf of an important constituency."
Politicians want to be friendly to them because they are significant/valuable (e.g., they vote, they donate).
Sense 1: "of great significance or value"
Sense 4: "having authority or ascendancy or influence"

Let's look at similar examples. "important people" is sense 1.
"important constituency" -> a constituency of great significance or value.
Wait, let's consider sense 1 vs sense 4.
"important" modifying "constituency".
Is it sense 1? Yes, "of great significance or value".
Let's check if there is a better fit.
"important" in "important constituency" -> significant, of great significance or value.
Sense 1: of great significance or value.
Synonyms: of import.
Examples: important people; the important questions of the day.

Could it be sense 1? Yes.
Let's double check sense 1.
"important people" is an example for sense 1. A constituency is a group of people.
Therefore, sense 1 is the best fit.
Let's review the options.
1. sense_key=important%3:00:00:: | definition=of great significance or value | synonyms=of import | examples=important people; the important questions of the day
2. sense_key=important%3:00:04:: | definition=important in effect or meaning | synonyms=significant | examples=a significant change in tax laws; a significant change in the Constitution
3. sense_key=important%3:00:02:: | definition=of extreme importance; vital to the resolution of a crisis | synonyms=crucial | examples=a crucial moment in his career; a crucial election
4. sense_key=important%5:00:00:influential:00 | definition=having authority or ascendancy or influence | synonyms=authoritative | examples=an important official; the captain's authoritative manner
5. sense_key=important%5:00:00:immodest:02 | definition=having or suggesting a consciousness of high position | examples=recited the decree with an important air; took long important strides in the direction of his office

"important constituency" -> a constituency of great significance or value.
I will choose sense 1.
Wait, let's think if "influential" (sense 4) is better. "an important constituency" - does it mean influential? Yes, but "important people" is explicitly in sense 1. A constituency is a group of people. "of great significance or value" fits perfectly.
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: shred
Target surface form: shred
Context:
Our teachers are not an important factor in our educational crisis. Whether they are or are not underpaid is a problem of equity; it is not an educational problem. It is silly libel on our teachers to think they would educate our children better if only they got a few thousand dollars a year more. It is the kind of libel the teachers' unions do not mind spreading, for their own narrow purposes. It is also the kind of libel politicians find useful, since it helps them strike a friendly posture on behalf of an important constituency. But there is not one <t>shred</t> of evidence that, other things being equal, salary differentials result in educational differentials. If there were such evidence, you can be sure you would have heard of it.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=shred%1:23:00:: | definition=a tiny or scarcely detectable amount | synonyms=scintilla, whit, iota, tittle, smidgen, smidgeon
2. sense_key=shred%1:06:00:: | definition=a small piece of cloth or paper | synonyms=rag, tag, tag end, tatter

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 "shred" in the context: "But there is not one shred of evidence that, other things being equal, salary differentials result in educational differentials."
The phrase is "not one shred of evidence".
Sense 1: a tiny or scarcely detectable amount (scintilla, whit, iota, tittle, smidgen, smidgeon).
Sense 2: a small piece of cloth or paper (rag, tag, tag end, tatter).

In "shred of evidence", "shred" means a tiny or scarcely detectable amount.
Therefore, 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: evidence
Target surface form: evidence
Context:
Our teachers are not an important factor in our educational crisis. Whether they are or are not underpaid is a problem of equity; it is not an educational problem. It is silly libel on our teachers to think they would educate our children better if only they got a few thousand dollars a year more. It is the kind of libel the teachers' unions do not mind spreading, for their own narrow purposes. It is also the kind of libel politicians find useful, since it helps them strike a friendly posture on behalf of an important constituency. But there is not one shred of <t>evidence</t> that, other things being equal, salary differentials result in educational differentials. If there were such evidence, you can be sure you would have heard of it.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=evidence%1:09:00:: | definition=your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief | synonyms=grounds | examples=the evidence that smoking causes lung cancer is very compelling
2. sense_key=evidence%1:10:01:: | definition=an indication that makes something evident | examples=his trembling was evidence of his fear
3. sense_key=evidence%1:10:00:: | definition=(law) all the means by which any alleged matter of fact whose truth is investigated at judicial trial is established or disproved

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

reasoning_content:
The user wants me to perform Word Sense Disambiguation for the word "evidence" in the given context.
Context: "But there is not one shred of <t>evidence</t> that, other things being equal, salary differentials result in educational differentials. If there were such evidence, you can be sure you would have heard of it."
Target lemma: evidence
Target surface form: evidence

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=evidence%1:09:00:: | definition=your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief | synonyms=grounds | examples=the evidence that smoking causes lung cancer is very compelling
2. sense_key=evidence%1:10:01:: | definition=an indication that makes something evident | examples=his trembling was evidence of his fear
3. sense_key=evidence%1:10:00:: | definition=(law) all the means by which any alleged matter of fact whose truth is investigated at judicial trial is established or disproved

Analysis:
The context talks about "evidence that... salary differentials result in educational differentials." This is about knowledge or basis for belief, similar to the example "the evidence that smoking causes lung cancer is very compelling".
Sense 1 fits perfectly. It's about the basis for belief or knowledge on which to base belief.
Sense 2 is about an indication (like trembling is evidence of fear).
Sense 3 is specifically legal.

Therefore, Sense 1 is the best match.
Output format: {"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: other
Target surface form: other
Context:
Our teachers are not an important factor in our educational crisis. Whether they are or are not underpaid is a problem of equity; it is not an educational problem. It is silly libel on our teachers to think they would educate our children better if only they got a few thousand dollars a year more. It is the kind of libel the teachers' unions do not mind spreading, for their own narrow purposes. It is also the kind of libel politicians find useful, since it helps them strike a friendly posture on behalf of an important constituency. But there is not one shred of evidence that, <t>other</t> things being equal, salary differentials result in educational differentials. If there were such evidence, you can be sure you would have heard of it.

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

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

reasoning_content:
The target word is "other" in the context: "But there is not one shred of evidence that, other things being equal, salary differentials result in educational differentials."
The phrase is "other things being equal" (ceteris paribus).
"other" here means "not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied".
Let's check the candidate senses:
1. sense_key=other%3:00:00:: | definition=not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied; - the White Queen | examples=today isn't any other day; the construction of highways and other public works
2. sense_key=other%5:00:00:past:00 | definition=recently past | examples=the other evening
3. sense_key=other%5:00:02:past:00 | definition=belonging to the distant past | synonyms=early, former | examples=the early inhabitants of Europe; former generations
4. sense_key=other%5:00:00:strange:00 | definition=very unusual; different in character or quality from the normal or expected; - Lance Morrow | examples=a strange, other dimension...where his powers seemed to fail

Sense 1 fits perfectly. "other things" means things not already mentioned or implied, or just "other" as in "different/additional".
I will output {"sense_index": 1}.


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

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

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=thing%1:26:00:: | definition=a special situation | examples=this thing has got to end; it is a remarkable thing
2. sense_key=thing%1:04:00:: | definition=an action | examples=how could you do such a thing?
3. sense_key=thing%1:09:00:: | definition=a special abstraction | examples=a thing of the spirit; things of the heart
4. sense_key=thing%1:06:00:: | definition=an artifact | examples=how does this thing work?
5. sense_key=thing%1:11:00:: | definition=an event | examples=a funny thing happened on the way to the...
6. sense_key=thing%1:09:02:: | definition=a vaguely specified concern | synonyms=matter, affair | examples=several matters to attend to; it is none of your affair
7. sense_key=thing%1:10:00:: | definition=a statement regarded as an object | examples=to say the same thing in other terms; how can you say such a thing?
8. sense_key=thing%1:06:01:: | definition=an entity that is not named specifically | examples=I couldn't tell what the thing was
9. sense_key=thing%1:07:00:: | definition=any attribute or quality considered as having its own existence | examples=the thing I like about her is ...
10. sense_key=thing%1:09:01:: | definition=a special objective | examples=the thing is to stay in bounds
11. sense_key=thing%1:12:00:: | definition=a persistent illogical feeling of desire or aversion | examples=he has a thing about seafood; she has a thing about him
12. sense_key=thing%1:03:00:: | definition=a separate and self-contained entity

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 "things" in the context: "But there is not one shred of evidence that, other things being equal, salary differentials result in educational differentials."
The phrase is "other things being equal" (ceteris paribus).
"things" here refers to vaguely specified concerns, matters, or affairs.
Let's look at the candidate senses:
1. a special situation
2. an action
3. a special abstraction
4. an artifact
5. an event
6. a vaguely specified concern (synonyms: matter, affair) - examples: several matters to attend to; it is none of your affair.
7. a statement regarded as an object
8. an entity that is not named specifically
9. any attribute or quality considered as having its own existence
10. a special objective
11. a persistent illogical feeling of desire or aversion
12. a separate and self-contained entity

"other things being equal" means "other matters being equal" or "other affairs being equal".
Sense 6: "a vaguely specified concern" (synonyms: matter, affair).
Let's check if there's a better fit.
"other things being equal" -> "other matters being equal".
Sense 6 fits perfectly.
Let's double check.
"thing%1:09:02::" -> a vaguely specified concern. Synonyms: matter, affair.
Yes, "other things being equal" is a standard idiom where "things" means "matters" or "affairs".
Therefore, sense 6 is the best fit.
Another option: sense 12 "a separate and self-contained entity". But "matters" is much closer to "things" in "other things being equal".
Let's confirm sense 6.
"several matters to attend to" -> "several things to attend to".
"it is none of your affair" -> "it is none of your thing" (not quite, but "affair" and "matter" are synonyms for "thing" in this sense).
Yes, sense 6 is the correct one.
Context: "other things being equal" -> "other matters being equal".
I will output {"sense_index": 6}.