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

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

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

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

raw_output:
```json
{"sense_index": 9}
```

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 9}
```

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `hold`
    *   Target surface form: `held`
    *   Context: "To the extent that Democratic legislators from the South have <t>held</t> a disproportionate share of power in Congress since 1932..."

    *   The sentence discusses Democratic legislators having a "disproportionate share of power in Congress."
    *   "Held" here means they possessed or maintained this power over a period of time.

    *   Sense 1: keep in a certain state, position, or activity (e.g., keep clean). (Not quite)
    *   Sense 2: have or hold in one's hands or grip. (Physical, not applicable)
    *   Sense 3: organize or be responsible for (e.g., hold a reception). (Not applicable)
    *   Sense 4: have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense (e.g., She has $1,000 in the bank). (Possible)
    *   Sense 5: keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view. (Not applicable)
    *   Sense 6: maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings). (Not applicable)
    *   Sense 7: close within bounds, limit or hold back from movement. (Not applicable)
    *   Sense 8: secure and keep for possible future use or application. (Not applicable)
    *   Sense 9: have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices (e.g., He held the governorship for almost a decade). (Very strong candidate - "share of power" is similar to a title or office)
    *   Sense 10: be the physical support of. (Not applicable)
    *   Sense 11: contain or hold; have within. (Not applicable)
    *   Sense 12: have room for. (Not applicable)
    *   Sense 13: remain in a certain state, position, or condition. (Not applicable)
    *   Sense 14: support or hold in a certain manner. (Not applicable)
    *   Sense 15: be valid, applicable, or true. (Not applicable)
    *   Sense 16: assert or affirm. (Not applicable)
    *   Sense 17: have as a major characteristic. (Not applicable)
    *   Sense 18: be capable of holding or containing. (Not applicable)
    *   Sense 19: arrange for and reserve. (Not applicable)
    *   Sense 20: protect against a challenge or attack. (Not applicable)
    *   Sense 21: bind by an obligation. (Not applicable)
    *   Sense 22: hold the attention of. (Not applicable)
    *   Sense 23: remain committed to. (Not applicable)
    *   Sense 24: resist or confront with resistance. (Not applicable)
    *   Sense 25: be pertinent or relevant or applicable. (Not applicable)
    *   Sense 26: stop dealing with. (Not applicable)
    *   Sense 27: lessen the intensity of. (Not applicable)
    *   Sense 28: keep from departing. (Not applicable)
    *   Sense 29: take and maintain control over. (Not applicable)
    *   Sense 30: cause to stop. (Not applicable)
    *   Sense 31: cover as for protection. (Not applicable)
    *   Sense 32: drink alcohol without showing ill effects. (Not applicable)
    *   Sense 33: aim, point, or direct. (Not applicable)
    *   Sense 34: declare to be. (Not applicable)
    *   Sense 35: be in accord. (Not applicable)
    *   Sense 36: keep from exhaling. (Not applicable)

    *   Sense 4: "have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense" (e.g., "She has $1,000 in the bank").
    *   Sense 9: "have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices" (e.g., "He held the governorship for almost a decade").

    *   The context is "held a disproportionate share of power in Congress."
    *   Power in Congress is closely related to holding office, rights, and titles.
    *   Sense 9 specifically mentions "rights, titles, and offices" and gives the example "He held the governorship for almost a decade." This fits the political context of legislators holding power in Congress much better than the general "possess" in Sense 4.

    *   Sense 9: "have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices"
    *   Context: "Democratic legislators... have held a disproportionate share of power in Congress"
    *   This is a perfect match for the usage of "hold" in a political/official capacity.


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

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

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

raw_output:
```json
{"sense_index": 3}
```

finish_reason: stop

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 3}
```

role: assistant

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `share`
    *   Target surface form: `share`
    *   Context: "...To the extent that Democratic legislators from the South have held a disproportionate <t>share</t> of power in Congress since 1932..."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `share%1:21:00::`: assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group (synonyms: portion, part, percentage).
        2.  `share%1:21:01::`: equal portions of capital stock (stock certificate).
        3.  `share%1:04:00::`: the allotment of some amount by dividing something (synonyms: parcel, portion).
        4.  `share%1:04:01::`: the part played by a person in bringing about a result (synonyms: contribution, part).
        5.  `share%1:06:00::`: a sharp steel wedge (plowshare).

    *   The phrase is "disproportionate share of power".
    *   "Power" here is an abstract resource being divided among groups (Democratic legislators from the South vs. others).
    *   "Share" refers to the portion or percentage of that power held by a specific group.

    *   Sense 1: "assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group" (synonyms: portion, part, percentage). This fits well, as power can be viewed as an asset or a resource held by a group.
    *   Sense 2: Financial stocks. (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 3: "the allotment of some amount by dividing something" (synonyms: parcel, portion). Example: "death gets more than its share of attention". This also fits well.
    *   Sense 4: "the part played by a person in bringing about a result" (contribution). (Incorrect - they aren't contributing to power, they *hold* it).
    *   Sense 5: Plowshare. (Incorrect)

    *   Sense 1: "assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group".
    *   Sense 3: "the allotment of some amount by dividing something".
    *   Looking at the examples:
        *   Sense 1: "he wanted his share in cash" (implies ownership/entitlement).
        *   Sense 3: "death gets more than its share of attention" (implies a distribution of a limited resource).
    *   "Disproportionate share of power" is very similar to "more than its share of attention". It describes the distribution of a resource (power) across different entities.
    *   However, Sense 1's synonyms "portion, part, percentage" are very strong matches for "share of power".
    *   Let's re-examine Sense 1 vs Sense 3.
        *   Sense 1: assets belonging to... (power can be an asset).
        *   Sense 3: the allotment of some amount by dividing something.
    *   In "share of power", the power is the "amount" being divided.
    *   Wait, let's look at the WordNet hierarchy if possible (mentally).
        *   `share%1:04:00` (Sense 3) is often used for abstract things (attention, blame, etc.).
        *   `share%1:21:00` (Sense 1) is often used for tangible assets or specific entitlements.
    *   "Share of power" is an abstract allotment. "Death gets more than its share of attention" (Sense 3) is a perfect parallel to "Democratic legislators... held a disproportionate share of power".

    *   Sense 1: assets belonging to... (often financial or material).
    *   Sense 3: allotment of some amount by dividing something (often abstract).
    *   "Share of power" fits the "allotment of some amount" (Sense 3) better than "assets belonging to" (Sense 1), although they are close.
    *   Let's check the synonyms for Sense 1: portion, part, percentage.
    *   Let's check the synonyms for Sense 3: parcel, portion.
    *   Actually, "percentage" (Sense 1) is a very common way to describe "share of power".
    *   Let's look at the examples again.
        *   Sense 1: "he wanted his share in cash" (ownership).
        *   Sense 3: "death gets more than its share of attention" (distribution).
    *   "Disproportionate share of power" is about distribution.

    *   Sense 1: `share%1:21:00`
    *   Sense 3: `share%1:04:00`
    *   In many WordNet versions, `share%1:04:00` is the general "portion" sense, and `share%1:21:00` is more specific to assets/ownership.
    *   "Share of power" is a portion of a total amount of power.

    *   Sense 1: assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group.
    *   Sense 3: the allotment of some amount by dividing something.
    *   "Power" isn't exactly an "asset" in the financial sense, but it is something "belonging to" a group.
    *   However, "allotment of some amount" (Sense 3) is a broader and more fitting description for "share of power".

    *   Sense 1: assets belonging to... (portion, part, percentage).
    *   Sense 3: allotment of some amount... (parcel, portion).
    *   Example for Sense 3: "death gets more than its share of attention".
    *   Example for Sense 1: "he wanted his share in cash".
    *   "Disproportionate share of power" mirrors "more than its share of attention" much more closely than "share in cash".

    *   Sense 1: `share%1:21:00`
    *   Sense 3: `share%1:04:00`
    *   Wait, let me double-check the sense keys.
    *   Sense 1: `share%1:21:00`
    *   Sense 3: `share%1:04:00`
    *   Looking at the provided candidate senses again:
        1. `share%1:21:00` (assets)
        3. `share%1:04:00` (allotment)
    *   The context "disproportionate share of power" is a classic example of an allotment/portion of an abstract quality.

    *   Sense 1: assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group.
    *   Sense 3: the allotment of some amount by dividing something.
    *   If I say "a share of the profits", that's Sense 1.
    *   If I say "a share of the blame" or "a share of the power", that's Sense 3.
    *   "Share of power" is an abstract allotment.

    *   Sense 1: assets belonging to...
    *   Sense 3: allotment of some amount...
    *   "Power" in a political context is often treated as a resource to be divided.
    *   Sense 3's example "death gets more than its share of attention" is the strongest parallel.

    *   Sense 1: assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group.
    *   Sense 3: the allotment of some amount by dividing something.
    *   Wait, "assets belonging to... a group" (Sense 1) could also fit "power held by Democratic legislators".
    *   But "allotment of some amount by dividing something" (Sense 3) is the more general sense of "portion".
    *   Let's re-read: "Democratic legislators... have held a disproportionate share of power".
    *   This means they have a larger portion of the total power available.
    *   This is an allotment/portion.

    *   Sense 1: assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group.
    *   Sense 3: the allotment of some amount by dividing something.
    *   Actually, looking at WordNet's structure, `share%1:04:00` is often the more general "portion" sense.
    *   Let's try to find "share of power" in a corpus. It's almost always mapped to the "portion" sense.
    *   Between "assets" and "allotment", "allotment" is the better fit for "power".

    *   Sense 1: assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group.
    *   Sense 3: the allotment of some amount by dividing something.
    *   If the power is something they *possess* (like an asset), Sense 1.
    *   If the power is a *portion* of a total (like an allotment), Sense 3.
    *   "Disproportionate share" strongly implies a comparison to a total, which points to "allotment" (Sense 3).

    *   Sense 1: assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group.
    *   Sense 3: the allotment of some amount by dividing something.
    *   Wait, let me look at the synonyms again.
    *   Sense 1: portion, part, percentage.
    *   Sense 3: parcel, portion.
    *   "Percentage" is a very strong synonym for "share" in "share of power".
    *   But "allotment" (Sense 3) is also very strong.
    *   Let's look at the examples again.
    *   Sense 1: "he wanted his share in cash" (This is about ownership of a specific asset).
    *   Sense 3: "death gets more than its share of attention" (This is about the distribution of an abstract quality).
    *   "Power" is more like "attention" than "cash".

    *   Sense 3 is the best fit.

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

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

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

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

raw_output:
```json
{"sense_index": 1}
```

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 1}
```

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `power`
    *   Target surface form: `power`
    *   Context: "...To the extent that Democratic legislators from the South have held a disproportionate share of <t>power</t> in Congress since 1932 and have been able to translate such clout into relatively more local benefits for their respective constituencies..."

    *   Sense 1: possession of controlling influence (synonym: powerfulness)
    *   Sense 2: (physics) rate of doing work (watts)
    *   Sense 3: possession of qualities (mental) required to do something (synonym: ability)
    *   Sense 4: (of a government/official) holding an office (synonym: office)
    *   Sense 5: one possessing or exercising power or influence or authority (synonym: force)
    *   Sense 6: mathematical notation (synonym: exponent)
    *   Sense 7: physical strength (synonym: might)
    *   Sense 8: a state powerful enough to influence events throughout the world (synonym: superpower)
    *   Sense 9: a very wealthy or powerful businessman (synonym: mogul)

    *   The context mentions "Democratic legislators from the South have held a disproportionate share of power in Congress".
    *   It also mentions translating "such clout" into local benefits.
    *   "Clout" is a strong synonym for "controlling influence" or "political power".
    *   Sense 1 ("possession of controlling influence") fits perfectly.
    *   Sense 4 ("holding an office") refers to the *state* of being in power (e.g., "in power"), but the text says "share of power", which refers to the influence itself, not just the fact that they hold office.
    *   Sense 5 refers to the *person* or *entity* possessing power ("one possessing...").
    *   Sense 8 refers to a *nation-state*.

    *   Sense 1: "possession of controlling influence" -> Fits "share of power in Congress" and "clout".


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

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

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

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

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 1}
```

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `able`
    *   Target surface form: `able`
    *   Context: "...Democratic legislators from the South have held a disproportionate share of power in Congress since 1932 and have been <t>able</t> to translate such clout into relatively more local benefits for their respective constituencies..."

    *   Sense 1: `able%3:00:00::` - (usually followed by `to`) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something. (Example: able to swim; she was able to program her computer)
    *   Sense 2: `able%5:00:00:competent:00` - have the skills and qualifications to do things well. (Synonym: capable; Example: able teachers)
    *   Sense 3: `able%5:00:00:capable:00` - having inherent physical or mental ability or capacity. (Example: able to learn; human beings are able to walk on two feet)
    *   Sense 4: `able%5:00:00:fit:01` - having a strong healthy body. (Synonym: able-bodied; Example: an able seaman)

    *   The phrase is "have been able to translate such clout into...".
    *   This describes the *capacity* or *means* (due to their power/clout) to achieve a specific result.
    *   It is followed by "to translate", which matches the "usually followed by 'to'" note in Sense 1.
    *   Sense 1 focuses on having the "necessary means... or authority to do something". In this context, the "disproportionate share of power" provides the means/authority to translate clout into benefits.
    *   Sense 2 (competent) refers to general skill/qualification (e.g., an able teacher). Not the case here.
    *   Sense 3 (capable) refers to inherent physical or mental ability (e.g., able to walk). Not the case here.
    *   Sense 4 (fit) refers to physical health. Not the case here.

    *   Sense 1 is the most precise fit because it describes the ability to perform a specific action ("translate such clout") based on having the means or authority (the power in Congress).


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

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

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

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

raw_output:
```json
{"sense_index": 6}
```

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 6}
```

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `translate`
    *   Context: "...Democratic legislators from the South have held a disproportionate share of power in Congress since 1932 and have been able to <t>translate</t> such clout into relatively more local benefits for their respective constituencies..."
    *   Meaning: The legislators are turning their "clout" (power/influence) into "local benefits."

    *   Sense 1: Restate words from one language to another. (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 2: Change from one form or medium into another (transform). (Possible, but usually refers to artistic or physical media).
    *   Sense 3: Make sense of a language. (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 4: Bring to a certain spiritual state. (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 5: Change position in space. (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 6: Be equivalent in effect (Example: "growth in income translates into greater purchasing power"). (Very strong match: clout $\rightarrow$ local benefits).
    *   Sense 7: Be translatable. (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 8: Movement of body parts parallel. (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 9: Express in simpler language. (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 10: Amino-acid sequence. (Incorrect)

    *   Sense 2: "change from one form or medium into another" (e.g., collage into oil).
    *   Sense 6: "be equivalent in effect" (e.g., income translates into purchasing power).

    The context "translate such clout into relatively more local benefits" describes a cause-and-effect relationship where one asset (clout) results in or is converted into another asset (benefits). This matches the example in Sense 6 ("growth in income translates into greater purchasing power") almost perfectly.

    *   Sense 6: "be equivalent in effect" / "the growth in income translates into greater purchasing power".
    *   Context: "translate such clout into relatively more local benefits".
    *   The logic is: Clout $\rightarrow$ Local Benefits. This is a conversion of power into a result.

    Wait, let me double-check Sense 2 again. "change from one form or medium into another". While "clout" and "benefits" are different "forms" of value, Sense 6 specifically addresses the "X translates into Y" pattern where X leads to or results in Y.

    Let's look at the example for Sense 6 again: "the growth in income translates into greater purchasing power". This is exactly the same structure as "translate such clout into relatively more local benefits".

    Sense 6 is the best fit.


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

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

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

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

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 1}
```

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `local`
    *   Target surface form: `local`
    *   Context: "...Democratic legislators from the South have held a disproportionate share of power in Congress since 1932 and have been able to translate such clout into relatively more <t>local</t> benefits for their respective constituencies..."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `local%3:00:01::`: relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area (e.g., local taxes, local authorities).
        2.  `local%3:01:01::`: of or belonging to or characteristic of a particular locality or neighborhood (e.g., local customs, local schools).
        3.  `local%3:00:02::`: affecting only a restricted part or area of the body (e.g., local anesthesia).

    *   The sentence discusses Democratic legislators from the South using their power in Congress to get "local benefits" for their "respective constituencies."
    *   "Constituencies" refers to the specific districts or areas the legislators represent.
    *   "Local benefits" in this political context usually refers to "pork barrel" spending or resources allocated to a specific district/region rather than the nation as a whole.

    *   Sense 3 (medical) is completely irrelevant.
    *   Sense 2 (characteristic of a locality/neighborhood) refers more to culture, customs, or specific institutions (like schools).
    *   Sense 1 (relating to the administration of a city, town, or district rather than a larger area) fits best because it contrasts the "local" (district/constituency) level with the "larger area" (national policy/Congress). The benefits are directed toward the administration/improvement of the specific district.

    *   Sense 1: "relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area".
    *   The context is about legislators bringing benefits back to their specific districts (constituencies) from the national level (Congress). This is a classic example of local vs. national administration/allocation.

    *   Sense 1 is the most precise fit for political benefits directed at a specific district.


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

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

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

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

raw_output:
```json
{"sense_index": 2}
```

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 2}
```

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `benefit`
    *   Target surface form: `benefits`
    *   Context: "...Democratic legislators from the South have held a disproportionate share of power in Congress since 1932 and have been able to translate such clout into relatively more local <t>benefits</t> for their respective constituencies..."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `benefit%1:21:00::`: financial assistance in time of need.
        2.  `benefit%1:07:00::`: something that aids or promotes well-being (synonym: welfare).
        3.  `benefit%1:10:00::`: a performance to raise money for a charitable cause.

    *   The sentence discusses Democratic legislators using their power ("clout") to bring "local benefits" to their "constituencies".
    *   In a political context, "local benefits" usually refers to "pork barrel" spending, infrastructure projects, grants, or other advantages brought to a specific district.
    *   Sense 1 (financial assistance in time of need) is too narrow (like unemployment benefits).
    *   Sense 3 (charity performance) is completely irrelevant.
    *   Sense 2 (something that aids or promotes well-being / welfare) is the broadest and best fit for general advantages or gains brought to a region.

    *   Sense 2: "something that aids or promotes well-being". This fits the idea of political gains/advantages for a constituency.

    *   Sense 1: Financial assistance (welfare checks, etc.). While "benefits" can mean this, "local benefits for their respective constituencies" in a political science context refers to general advantages/resources.
    *   Sense 2: General advantage/well-being. This is the standard meaning for "benefits" in the context of political representation (bringing home the bacon).


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

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

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

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

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 1}
```

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `have`
    *   Target surface form: `had`
    *   Context: "...voters in the South have <t>had</t> an especially strong incentive to keep such Democrats in office."

    *   "voters in the South have had an especially strong incentive"
    *   The phrase "have an incentive" means to possess a motivation or reason to do something.

    *   Sense 1: have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense (synonyms: have got, hold). Example: "She has $1,000 in the bank."
    *   Sense 2: have as a feature (synonyms: feature). Example: "This restaurant features the most famous chefs in France."
    *   Sense 3: go through (mental or physical states or experiences) (synonyms: experience, receive, get). Example: "get an idea; experience vertigo."
    *   Sense 4: have ownership or possession of (synonyms: own, possess). Example: "He owns three houses in Florida."
    *   Sense 5: cause to move; cause to be in a certain position or condition.
    *   Sense 6: serve oneself to, or consume regularly.
    *   Sense 7: have a personal or business relationship with someone.
    *   Sense 8: organize or be responsible for.
    *   Sense 9: have left.
    *   Sense 10: be confronted with.
    *   Sense 11: undergo (synonyms: experience). Example: "The stocks had a fast run-up."
    *   Sense 12: suffer from; be ill with.
    *   Sense 13: cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner.
    *   Sense 14: receive willingly something given or offered.
    *   Sense 15: get something; come into possession of.
    *   Sense 16: undergo (as of injuries and illnesses).
    *   Sense 17: achieve a point or goal.
    *   Sense 18: cause to be born.
    *   Sense 19: have sex with.

    *   "Incentive" is an abstract concept.
    *   "Have an incentive" means to possess an incentive.
    *   Sense 1 covers "have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense."
    *   Sense 3 covers "go through (mental or physical states or experiences)." While an incentive might be experienced, "possessing" an incentive is a more standard interpretation of "have an incentive."
    *   Sense 4 is specifically about "ownership or possession" (usually concrete, like houses or cars).
    *   Sense 11 is "undergo" (like a run-up in stocks).

    *   Sense 1: "have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense"
    *   Sense 3: "go through (mental or physical states or experiences)"
    *   Comparing "have an incentive" to "have a feeling" or "have a reason." These are typically categorized as possessing an abstract quality or state. Sense 1 is the most general and fits "abstract sense" perfectly.

    *   "voters... have had an especially strong incentive"
    *   This means they possess this motivation.
    *   Sense 1: "have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense" fits best.


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

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

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=strong%3:00:00:: | definition=having strength or power greater than average or expected | examples=a strong radio signal; strong medicine
2. sense_key=strong%5:00:00:intense:00 | definition=not faint or feeble | examples=a strong odor of burning rubber
3. sense_key=strong%5:00:00:powerful:00 | definition=having or wielding force or authority | synonyms=potent | examples=providing the ground soldier with increasingly potent weapons
4. sense_key=strong%3:00:04:: | definition=having a strong physiological or chemical effect; ; ; , | synonyms=potent, stiff | examples=a potent toxin; potent liquor
5. sense_key=strong%5:00:00:invulnerable:00 | definition=immune to attack; incapable of being tampered with | synonyms=impregnable, inviolable, secure, unassailable, unattackable | examples=an impregnable fortress; fortifications that made the frontier inviolable
6. sense_key=strong%5:00:00:sound:01 | definition=of good quality and condition; solidly built | synonyms=solid, substantial | examples=a solid foundation; several substantial timber buildings
7. sense_key=strong%5:00:00:irregular:00 | definition=of verbs not having standard (or regular) inflection | examples=`sing' is a strong verb
8. sense_key=strong%5:00:00:alcoholic:00 | definition=being distilled rather than fermented; having a high alcoholic content | synonyms=hard | examples=hard liquor
9. sense_key=strong%5:00:00:fresh:01 | definition=freshly made or left | synonyms=warm | examples=a warm trail; the scent is warm
10. sense_key=strong%5:00:00:forceful:00 | definition=strong and sure | synonyms=firm | examples=a firm grasp; gave a strong pull on the rope

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}.

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 3}
```

reasoning_content:
*   Target word: "strong"
    *   Context: "...voters in the South have had an especially <t>strong</t> incentive to keep such Democrats in office."
    *   Meaning: The "incentive" is powerful, compelling, or significant.

    *   Sense 1: having strength or power greater than average or expected (e.g., strong radio signal, strong medicine).
    *   Sense 2: not faint or feeble (e.g., strong odor).
    *   Sense 3: having or wielding force or authority (synonym: potent) (e.g., potent weapons).
    *   Sense 4: having a strong physiological or chemical effect (synonym: potent, stiff) (e.g., potent toxin).
    *   Sense 5: immune to attack (synonym: impregnable) (e.g., impregnable fortress).
    *   Sense 6: of good quality and condition (synonym: solid, substantial) (e.g., solid foundation).
    *   Sense 7: irregular verbs (e.g., 'sing').
    *   Sense 8: high alcoholic content (e.g., hard liquor).
    *   Sense 9: freshly made or left (e.g., warm trail).
    *   Sense 10: strong and sure (synonym: firm) (e.g., firm grasp).

    *   The word "strong" modifies "incentive".
    *   A "strong incentive" means a powerful motivation or a compelling reason.
    *   Looking at the senses:
        *   Sense 1 (greater than average/expected) is a general definition of strength.
        *   Sense 3 (having or wielding force or authority; potent) fits well because a "potent incentive" is a common usage, and "force" here is metaphorical (compelling force).
        *   Sense 6 (solid, substantial) could potentially fit ("substantial incentive"), but "strong" in the context of an incentive usually refers to its power to motivate.
        *   Sense 10 (firm) doesn't fit "incentive".

    *   Sense 1: "having strength or power greater than average or expected". This is very broad.
    *   Sense 3: "having or wielding force or authority" (synonym: potent). "Potent" is often used for incentives or arguments.

    Wait, let me re-examine Sense 1 and Sense 3.
    Sense 1: "having strength or power greater than average or expected" (Examples: radio signal, medicine).
    Sense 3: "having or wielding force or authority" (Example: potent weapons).

    Actually, looking at WordNet's structure (which these senses are derived from), "strong" as in "strong incentive" often maps to a sense meaning "powerful" or "potent".

    Let's look at the options again.
    Sense 1: strength/power greater than average.
    Sense 3: force or authority (potent).

    Is an incentive "wielding force or authority"? Not literally. But it is "potent".
    Is an incentive "having strength or power greater than average"? Yes.

    Let's check if there's a better fit.
    Sense 6: "of good quality and condition; solidly built" (solid, substantial). A "substantial incentive" is a common phrase.

    Let's compare "strong incentive" with the examples.
    "Strong radio signal" (Sense 1) - The signal is powerful.
    "Potent weapons" (Sense 3) - The weapons are powerful.

    In the context of "strong incentive", it means the incentive is very effective or compelling. This aligns most closely with "potent" or "having power".

    Let's re-read Sense 1: "having strength or power greater than average or expected".
    Let's re-read Sense 3: "having or wielding force or authority".

    Usually, "strong" in "strong incentive" is synonymous with "powerful". Between 1 and 3, 1 is more general ("strength or power"), while 3 is more specific to "force or authority". An incentive doesn't have "authority", but it does have "power" to motivate.

    Wait, let me look at Sense 1 again. "strong radio signal". A radio signal has power (amplitude). An incentive has "power" to influence.

    Let's look at Sense 3 again. "potent weapons". Potent means powerful.

    Actually, in many WordNet-based datasets, "strong" in "strong incentive" or "strong argument" is mapped to the sense of "powerful" or "potent".

    Let's double-check Sense 1 vs Sense 3.
    Sense 1: strength or power greater than average.
    Sense 3: force or authority.

    If I have to choose the *best* one:
    "Strong incentive" -> "Powerful incentive" -> "Potent incentive".
    Sense 3 lists "potent" as a synonym.
    Sense 1 doesn't list synonyms but gives "strong radio signal".

    Let's think about "potent". Potent: "having great power, influence, or effect". This fits "incentive" perfectly.

    Therefore, Sense 3 is the most likely candidate.

    *Self-Correction:* Let me re-read Sense 1 one more time. "having strength or power greater than average or expected". This is also very close. However, "potent" (Sense 3) specifically captures the "influence or effect" aspect which is crucial for an "incentive".

    Let's check Sense 6 again: "solid, substantial". "Substantial incentive" is common, but "strong" usually implies the *intensity* of the motivation rather than the *amount* of the incentive (though they often overlap).

    Comparing Sense 1 and Sense 3 again:
    Sense 1: strong radio signal, strong medicine.
    Sense 3: potent weapons.

    Wait, "strong medicine" is in Sense 1. "Potent toxin" is in Sense 4.
    This is tricky. Let's look at the synonyms for Sense 3: "potent".
    "Potent" is a perfect synonym for "strong" in "strong incentive".

    Final check:
    Context: "strong incentive"
    Sense 3: "having or wielding force or authority" / synonym: "potent".
    Sense 1: "having strength or power greater than average or expected".

    In the context of an incentive, "potent" (Sense 3) is a better fit than the general "strength or power" (Sense 1).

    Wait, let me look at the examples for Sense 1 again: "strong radio signal; strong medicine".
    And Sense 3: "providing the ground soldier with increasingly potent weapons".

    Actually, "strong medicine" (Sense 1) and "potent toxin" (Sense 4) are very similar.
    If "strong medicine" is Sense 1, then "strong incentive" (which is about the effect/power) might also be Sense 1.

    But "potent" as a synonym in Sense 3 is very compelling for "incentive".

    Let's search for "strong incentive" in WordNet-based disambiguation tasks. Often, "strong" in this context is mapped to "powerful".

    Let's re-evaluate Sense 1: "having strength or power greater than average or expected".
    An incentive that is "strong" is one that has more "power" (to motivate) than average.

    Let's re-evaluate Sense 3: "having or wielding force or authority".
    Does an incentive "wield force or authority"? Not really. It *exerts* influence.

    Wait, let's look at Sense 1 again. "strong radio signal". A signal's strength is its power. An incentive's strength is its power to motivate.

    Let me think about "potent" again. Potent means "powerful".
    If Sense 3 is "having or wielding force or authority", and the synonym is "potent", then "potent" is being used in the sense of "powerful".

    Let's look at the options one more time.
    1. strength or power greater than average
    3. force or authority (potent)

    If I say "a strong argument", is it "force or authority" or "strength or power greater than average"? It's a "powerful" argument.

    Let's try to find this specific example in a corpus. "Strong incentive" is almost always "powerful incentive".

    If I have to choose between 1 and 3:
    Sense 1 is more general.
    Sense 3 is more about "force/authority".

    Actually, "potent" can mean "having great power, influence, or effect". This fits "incentive" perfectly.

    Let's double-check Sense 1's examples: "strong radio signal" (physical power), "strong medicine" (chemical power).
    Sense 3's example: "potent weapons" (destructive power/force).

    An incentive is a psychological force.

    Let's consider Sense 1 again. "strength or power greater than average". This is very broad and could easily cover "strong incentive".

    However, in many WordNet versions, the sense for "strong" meaning "powerful" (as in "strong incentive") is the one that includes "potent".

    Let's look at the senses again.
    Sense 1: strength or power greater than average or expected.
    Sense 3: having or wielding force or authority.

    If I search for "strong incentive" in a dictionary, it says "powerful".
    If I search for "potent", it says "having great power, influence, or effect".

    Let's compare "strong radio signal" (Sense 1) and "potent weapons" (Sense 3).
    A radio signal's strength is its intensity.
    A weapon's potency is its power to produce an effect.
    An incentive's strength is its power to produce an effect (motivation).

    This makes Sense 3 (potent) a better fit than Sense 1 (intensity/average strength).

    Wait, let me re-read Sense 1: "having strength or power greater than average or expected".
    And Sense 3: "having or wielding force or authority".

    Actually, "force" can be used metaphorically (e.g., "the force of an argument").

    Let's try to see if there's any other sense.
    Sense 6: "solid, substantial". "A substantial incentive". This is possible, but "strong" usually means "compelling".

    Let's go with Sense 3 because of the synonym "potent".


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

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

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

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

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 1}
```

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `incentive`
    *   Target surface form: `incentive`
    *   Context: "...voters in the South have had an especially strong <t>incentive</t> to keep such Democrats in office."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `incentive%1:16:00::`: a positive motivational influence (synonyms: inducement, motivator)
        2.  `incentive%1:21:00::`: an additional payment (or other remuneration) to employees as a means of increasing output (synonyms: bonus)

    *   The sentence discusses why voters in the South keep Democratic legislators in office.
    *   The reason given is that these legislators have been able to translate power into "relatively more local benefits for their respective constituencies."
    *   Therefore, the "incentive" for the voters is the prospect of receiving these local benefits.

    *   Sense 1: "a positive motivational influence" (inducement, motivator). This fits perfectly. The local benefits act as a motivator or inducement for the voters.
    *   Sense 2: "an additional payment (or other remuneration) to employees as a means of increasing output" (bonus). This is a specific financial incentive for employees in a workplace. Voters are not employees of the legislators, and the "benefits" mentioned are likely public works, funding, etc., not employee bonuses.

    *   Sense 1 is the correct fit.


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

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=keep%2:42:00:: | definition=keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., | synonyms=maintain, hold | examples=keep clean; hold in place
2. sense_key=keep%2:42:07:: | definition=continue a certain state, condition, or activity | synonyms=continue, go on, proceed, go along | examples=Keep on working!; We continued to work into the night
3. sense_key=keep%2:40:00:: | definition=retain possession of | synonyms=hold on | examples=Can I keep my old stuffed animals?; She kept her maiden name after she married
4. sense_key=keep%2:41:01:: | definition=stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state | synonyms=prevent | examples=We must prevent the cancer from spreading; His snoring kept me from falling asleep
5. sense_key=keep%2:41:03:: | definition=conform one's action or practice to | synonyms=observe | examples=keep appointments; she never keeps her promises
6. sense_key=keep%2:31:00:: | definition=stick to correctly or closely | synonyms=observe, maintain | examples=The pianist kept time with the metronome; keep count
7. sense_key=keep%2:40:01:: | definition=look after; be the keeper of; have charge of | examples=He keeps the shop when I am gone
8. sense_key=keep%2:32:00:: | definition=maintain by writing regular records | synonyms=maintain | examples=keep a diary; maintain a record
9. sense_key=keep%2:42:01:: | definition=supply with room and board | examples=He is keeping three women in the guest cottage; keep boarders
10. sense_key=keep%2:41:02:: | definition=allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature | synonyms=retain, continue, keep on | examples=We cannot continue several servants any longer; She retains a lawyer
11. sense_key=keep%2:34:00:: | definition=supply with necessities and support | synonyms=sustain, maintain | examples=She alone sustained her family; The money will sustain our good cause
12. sense_key=keep%2:42:03:: | definition=fail to spoil or rot | synonyms=stay fresh | examples=These potatoes keep for a long time
13. sense_key=keep%2:41:05:: | definition=behave as expected during of holidays or rites | synonyms=observe, celebrate | examples=Keep the commandments; celebrate Christmas
14. sense_key=keep%2:41:00:: | definition=keep under control; keep in check | synonyms=restrain, keep back, hold back | examples=suppress a smile; Keep your temper
15. sense_key=keep%2:42:02:: | definition=maintain in safety from injury, harm, or danger | synonyms=preserve | examples=May God keep you
16. sense_key=keep%2:42:12:: | definition=raise | examples=She keeps a few chickens in the yard; he keeps bees
17. sense_key=keep%2:40:09:: | definition=retain rights to | synonyms=keep open, hold open, save | examples=keep my job for me while I give birth; keep my seat, please
18. sense_key=keep%2:40:13:: | definition=store or keep customarily | examples=Where do you keep your gardening tools?
19. sense_key=keep%2:40:12:: | definition=have as a supply | examples=I always keep batteries in the freezer; keep food for a week in the pantry
20. sense_key=keep%2:40:10:: | definition=maintain for use and service | synonyms=maintain | examples=I keep a car in the countryside; She keeps an apartment in Paris for her shopping trips
21. sense_key=keep%2:35:10:: | definition=hold and prevent from leaving | examples=The student was kept after school
22. sense_key=keep%2:30:10:: | definition=prevent (food) from rotting | synonyms=preserve | examples=preserved meats; keep potatoes fresh

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}.

raw_output:
```json
{"sense_index": 10}
```

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 10}
```

reasoning_content:
*   Target word: "keep"
    *   Context: "...voters in the South have had an especially strong incentive to <t>keep</t> such Democrats in office."
    *   Meaning: To ensure that the Democrats remain in their positions of power (in office).

    *   1: keep in a certain state, position, or activity (maintain, hold). Example: "keep clean; hold in place".
    *   2: continue a certain state, condition, or activity (continue, go on). Example: "Keep on working!".
    *   3: retain possession of (hold on). Example: "Can I keep my old stuffed animals?".
    *   4: stop (someone or something) from doing something (prevent). Example: "prevent the cancer from spreading".
    *   5: conform one's action or practice to (observe). Example: "keep appointments".
    *   6: stick to correctly or closely (observe, maintain). Example: "kept time with the metronome".
    *   7: look after; be the keeper of (have charge of). Example: "keeps the shop".
    *   8: maintain by writing regular records. Example: "keep a diary".
    *   9: supply with room and board. Example: "keeping three women in the guest cottage".
    *   10: allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature (retain, continue, keep on). Example: "We cannot continue several servants any longer; She retains a lawyer".
    *   11: supply with necessities and support (sustain, maintain). Example: "sustained her family".
    *   12: fail to spoil or rot (stay fresh). Example: "potatoes keep for a long time".
    *   13: behave as expected during holidays or rites (observe, celebrate). Example: "Keep the commandments".
    *   14: keep under control; keep in check (restrain). Example: "suppress a smile".
    *   15: maintain in safety from injury, harm, or danger (preserve). Example: "May God keep you".
    *   16: raise (animals). Example: "keeps a few chickens".
    *   17: retain rights to (keep open, hold open, save). Example: "keep my job for me".
    *   18: store or keep customarily. Example: "Where do you keep your gardening tools?".
    *   19: have as a supply. Example: "keep batteries in the freezer".
    *   20: maintain for use and service (maintain). Example: "keep a car in the countryside".
    *   21: hold and prevent from leaving. Example: "kept after school".
    *   22: prevent (food) from rotting (preserve). Example: "preserved meats".

    *   The phrase is "keep such Democrats in office".
    *   This means to ensure they *remain* in their position.
    *   Sense 1: "keep in a certain state, position, or activity". (maintain, hold).
    *   Sense 10: "allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature". (retain, continue, keep on). Example: "We cannot continue several servants any longer; She retains a lawyer".

    *   Sense 1 is very general: "keep in a certain state, position, or activity".
    *   Sense 10 is more specific to employment or professional roles: "allow to remain in a place or position... retain... continue... She retains a lawyer".
    *   "Keep in office" is very similar to "retain a lawyer" or "continue several servants" in the sense of maintaining someone's employment or position.

    *   Sense 1: "keep clean; hold in place".
    *   Sense 10: "We cannot continue several servants any longer; She retains a lawyer".
    *   "Keep in office" fits the pattern of Sense 10 (maintaining someone in a professional/official position) better than the general "keep clean" or "hold in place" of Sense 1.

    *   Wait, let me re-read Sense 1: "keep in a certain state, position, or activity".
    *   Let me re-read Sense 10: "allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature".
    *   Actually, "keep in office" is about maintaining a state/position.
    *   Let's look at the synonyms for Sense 10: "retain, continue, keep on".
    *   Let's look at the synonyms for Sense 1: "maintain, hold".
    *   "Retain" (Sense 10) is often used for professional services (like a lawyer).
    *   "Maintain" (Sense 1) is more general.
    *   However, "keep in office" means to ensure they *stay* there.
    *   Let's look at Sense 10 again: "allow to remain in a place or position". This seems very precise for "keep in office".

    *   Sense 1: "keep in a certain state, position, or activity"
    *   Sense 10: "allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature"
    *   If I say "keep the door open", that's Sense 1.
    *   If I say "keep the employees", that's Sense 10.
    *   "Keep Democrats in office" is more like "keep the employees" (Sense 10) than "keep the door open" (Sense 1).

    *   Sense 10: "allow to remain in a place or position... retain... continue... She retains a lawyer".
    *   This fits "keep in office" perfectly.

    *   Sense 1: "keep clean" (state), "hold in place" (position).
    *   Sense 10: "continue several servants" (position/employment), "retains a lawyer" (position/employment).
    *   "Keep in office" is a position of employment/power. Sense 10 is the best fit.


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

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=democrat%1:18:01:: | definition=a member of the Democratic Party
2. sense_key=democrat%1:18:00:: | definition=an advocate of democratic principles | synonyms=populist

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}.

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 1}
```

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `democrat`
    *   Target surface form: `Democrats`
    *   Context: The text discusses the "Republican Party," "Democratic opponent," "Democratic legislators from the South," and "keep such Democrats in office." It's clearly talking about political parties in the US (Reagan revolution, Congress, Senate, House).
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `democrat%1:18:01::`: a member of the Democratic Party.
        2.  `democrat%1:18:00::`: an advocate of democratic principles (synonym: populist).

    *   The context explicitly mentions the "Republican Party" and "Democratic opponent."
    *   The phrase "Democratic legislators from the South" and "keep such Democrats in office" refers to members of the Democratic Party, not general advocates of democracy.

    *   Sense 1 is the specific political party member.
    *   Sense 2 is a general believer in democracy.
    *   The context is clearly about the US political party system.

    *   Sense 1 is the correct fit.


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

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

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

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

raw_output:
```json
{"sense_index": 4}
```

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 4}
```

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `office`
    *   Target surface form: `office`
    *   Context: "...voters in the South have had an especially strong incentive to keep such Democrats in <t>office</t>."
    *   Surrounding context: Discussing congressional candidates, Republican Party, Democratic legislators, power in Congress, and ticket splitting.

    *   Sense 1: Place of business (physical location).
    *   Sense 2: Administrative unit of government (agency/bureau).
    *   Sense 3: Actions/activities assigned to a person (function/role).
    *   Sense 4: (Of a government official) holding an office means being in power.
    *   Sense 5: Professional/clerical workers (staff).
    *   Sense 6: Religious rite.
    *   Sense 7: A job in an organization (position/post).

    *   The phrase is "keep such Democrats in office".
    *   This refers to the state of holding a political position and exercising the power associated with it.
    *   Sense 4: "(of a government or government official) holding an office means being in power" with example "being in office already gives a candidate a great advantage". This fits perfectly.
    *   Sense 7: "a job in an organization" (position/post). While "office" can mean the position itself, "in office" is a specific idiom meaning holding power/being the incumbent.

    *   Sense 4 specifically addresses the state of "being in office" (holding power).
    *   Sense 7 refers to the position itself (e.g., "he held the office of Secretary of State").
    *   The context "keep such Democrats in office" refers to maintaining their status as incumbents/power-holders.

    *   Sense 4: "holding an office means being in power" -> "keep such Democrats in office". This is the standard meaning for political incumbency.


[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: suggest
Target surface form: suggests
Context:
Fourth, the theory indicates why the Republican Party may have a difficult time attracting viable candidates for congressional office. Potential candidates may be discouraged from running less by the congressional salary than by the prospect of defeat at the hands of a Democratic opponent. To the extent that potential Republican candidates and their financial backers realize that the congressional prisoner's dilemma game works to their disadvantage, the Republican Party will be hindered in its attempts to field a competitive slate of congressional candidates. Fifth, the theory may provide at least a partial reason for why ticket splitting has been particularly pronounced in the South. To the extent that Democratic legislators from the South have held a disproportionate share of power in Congress since 1932 and have been able to translate such clout into relatively more local benefits for their respective constituencies, voters in the South have had an especially strong incentive to keep such Democrats in office. Finally, the theory <t>suggests</t> why Republicans generally have fared better in Senate races than in campaigns for the House. Since local benefit - seeking matters more and national policy making matters less in the lower chamber of Congress, this is precisely the pattern one would expect if Republicans are less willing to engage in local benefit - seeking than their Democratic counterparts.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=suggest%2:32:00:: | definition=make a proposal, declare a plan for something | synonyms=propose, advise | examples=the senator proposed to abolish the sales tax
2. sense_key=suggest%2:32:04:: | definition=drop a hint; intimate by a hint | synonyms=hint
3. sense_key=suggest%2:32:02:: | definition=imply as a possibility | synonyms=intimate | examples=The evidence suggests a need for more clarification
4. sense_key=suggest%2:32:03:: | definition=suggest the necessity of an intervention; in medicine | synonyms=indicate | examples=Tetracycline is indicated in such cases
5. sense_key=suggest%2:32:01:: | definition=call to mind | synonyms=evoke, paint a picture | examples=this remark evoked sadness

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}.

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 3}
```

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `suggest`
    *   Target surface form: `suggests`
    *   Context: "Finally, the theory <t>suggests</t> why Republicans generally have fared better in Senate races than in campaigns for the House."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `make a proposal, declare a plan for something` (propose, advise)
        2.  `drop a hint; intimate by a hint` (hint)
        3.  `imply as a possibility` (intimate) - Example: "The evidence suggests a need for more clarification"
        4.  `suggest the necessity of an intervention; in medicine` (indicate)
        5.  `call to mind` (evoke, paint a picture)

    *   The sentence is: "Finally, the theory suggests why Republicans generally have fared better in Senate races than in campaigns for the House."
    *   The subject is "the theory".
    *   The object is a clause explaining a phenomenon ("why Republicans generally have fared better...").
    *   In this context, "suggests" means that the theory provides an explanation or implies a reason for the observed pattern. It's not making a proposal (sense 1), dropping a hint (sense 2), indicating a medical intervention (sense 4), or evoking a memory/feeling (sense 5).

    *   Sense 3: "imply as a possibility" (synonym: intimate). Example: "The evidence suggests a need for more clarification."
    *   In academic or theoretical writing, when a theory "suggests" something, it means the theory's logic implies that a certain conclusion or explanation is likely or possible. This aligns well with "imply as a possibility".

    *   Sense 1: Proposal/Plan? No.
    *   Sense 2: Hint? No.
    *   Sense 3: Imply as a possibility/provide an explanation? Yes.
    *   Sense 4: Medical intervention? No.
    *   Sense 5: Evoke/Call to mind? No.