[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: control
Target surface form: control
Context:
To the extent that the primary duty of personal staff involves local benefit - seeking, this indicates that political philosophy leads congressional Republicans to pay less attention to narrow constituent concerns. Second, if the key assumption is valid, Democrats should have lower attendance rates on roll-call votes than Republicans do to the extent that such votes reflect national policy making and that participating in such votes takes away from the time a legislator could otherwise devote to local benefit - seeking. This is indeed what the data indicate, particularly in the case of the House. The Democratic House attendance rate has not exceeded the Republican House attendance rate since 1959. Finally, as shown in the table, Democrats allocate a higher proportion of their personal staffs to district offices -- where local benefit - seeking duties matter more and national policy making activities matter less relative to Washington offices. An examination of changes in personal staffing decisions in the Senate between 1986 and 1987 -LRB- when <t>control</t> of that body changed party hands -RRB-, moreover, reveals that the personal staffing differences noted in the table can not be attributed to the disproportionate control Democrats exercise, due to their majority - party status, over other resources such as committee staff. An additional piece of evidence from the Senate: Holding other factors constant, such as incumbency advantages and regional factors, the difference between popular votes for Republican presidential and senatorial candidates in states conducting a Senate election turns out to be a positive function of how onerous the federal government's tax burden is per state -LRB- a progressive tax rate hits higher - income states harder -RRB-.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=control%1:07:00:: | definition=power to direct or determine | examples=under control
2. sense_key=control%1:24:00:: | definition=a relation of constraint of one entity (thing or person or group) by another | examples=measures for the control of disease; they instituted controls over drinking on campus
3. sense_key=control%1:04:02:: | definition=(physiology) regulation or maintenance of a function or action or reflex etc | examples=the timing and control of his movements were unimpaired; he had lost control of his sphincters
4. sense_key=control%1:09:02:: | definition=a standard against which other conditions can be compared in a scientific experiment | synonyms=control condition | examples=the control condition was inappropriate for the conclusions he wished to draw
5. sense_key=control%1:04:00:: | definition=the activity of managing or exerting control over something | examples=the control of the mob by the police was admirable
6. sense_key=control%1:26:00:: | definition=the state that exists when one person or group has power over another | synonyms=dominance, ascendance, ascendence, ascendancy, ascendency | examples=her apparent dominance of her husband was really her attempt to make him pay attention to her
7. sense_key=control%1:07:01:: | definition=discipline in personal and social activities | synonyms=restraint | examples=he was a model of polite restraint; she never lost control of herself
8. sense_key=control%1:09:01:: | definition=great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity | synonyms=command, mastery | examples=a good command of French
9. sense_key=control%1:06:00:: | definition=a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine | synonyms=controller | examples=the speed controller on his turntable was not working properly; I turned the controls over to her
10. sense_key=control%1:18:00:: | definition=a spiritual agency that is assumed to assist the medium during a seance
11. sense_key=control%1:10:00:: | definition=the economic policy of controlling or limiting or curbing prices or wages etc. | examples=they wanted to repeal all the legislation that imposed economic controls

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: `control`
    *   Target surface form: `control`
    *   Context: "...when <t>control</t> of that body changed party hands..."
    *   "that body" refers to the Senate.
    *   "changed party hands" means the majority party changed.

    *   1: power to direct or determine (general power)
    *   2: relation of constraint (limiting something)
    *   3: (physiology) regulation of a function
    *   4: scientific experiment standard
    *   5: activity of managing or exerting control
    *   6: state that exists when one person or group has power over another (dominance, ascendancy)
    *   7: discipline/restraint
    *   8: skillfulness/mastery
    *   9: mechanism (controller)
    *   10: spiritual agency
    *   11: economic policy (price/wage control)

    *   The context is about political power in the Senate ("control of that body changed party hands").
    *   This refers to which party holds the majority and thus the power to direct the body's activities.
    *   Sense 1: "power to direct or determine"
    *   Sense 6: "the state that exists when one person or group has power over another" (synonyms: dominance, ascendancy).

    *   Sense 1 is very general ("power to direct or determine").
    *   Sense 6 specifically mentions "one person or group has power over another" and uses synonyms like "dominance" and "ascendancy".
    *   In the context of a political body (the Senate), "control" refers to the party that holds the majority and thus the power/dominance over the legislative process.
    *   Let's re-examine Sense 1 vs Sense 6.
        *   Sense 1: "power to direct or determine" (e.g., "under control").
        *   Sense 6: "the state that exists when one person or group has power over another" (e.g., "dominance of her husband").
    *   Wait, let's look at Sense 5: "the activity of managing or exerting control over something".
    *   Let's look at Sense 1 again. "power to direct or determine".
    *   In "control of that body changed party hands", "control" is the thing being transferred. It's the power/authority to run the Senate.
    *   Sense 6 (dominance/ascendancy) fits well with political control of a chamber.
    *   However, Sense 1 is the most fundamental definition of "power to direct or determine".
    *   Let's check if there's a better fit.
    *   "Control of the Senate" usually means the power to set the agenda, appoint committee chairs, etc. This is the "power to direct or determine" (Sense 1) or the "state of having power over another" (Sense 6).
    *   Comparing Sense 1 and Sense 6:
        *   Sense 1: power to direct or determine.
        *   Sense 6: the state that exists when one person or group has power over another.
    *   "Control changed party hands" suggests the *power* itself moved.
    *   Let's look at the examples for Sense 6: "her apparent dominance of her husband". This is more about a relationship of power.
    *   Let's look at Sense 1: "under control".
    *   Actually, looking at WordNet's structure (if I recall), `control%1:07:00` is often the general "power to direct".
    *   Let's re-read Sense 6: "the state that exists when one person or group has power over another". This fits "party control" very well.
    *   Let's re-read Sense 1: "power to direct or determine".
    *   In political science, "control of the House/Senate" is the power to direct its proceedings.
    *   Let's check Sense 5: "the activity of managing or exerting control over something". (Not the activity, but the power itself).
    *   Let's look at Sense 6 again. "dominance, ascendance, ascendence, ascendancy, ascendency". These are very close to political control.
    *   Wait, let's look at Sense 1 again. "power to direct or determine".
    *   If I say "The Republicans have control of the Senate," I mean they have the power to direct it.
    *   If I say "Control changed hands," the *power* changed hands.
    *   Let's compare "power to direct" (1) vs "state of having power" (6).
    *   "Control of that body changed party hands."
    *   If "control" is the "state that exists when one person or group has power over another," then the *state* changed hands? That doesn't sound right. The *power* changed hands.
    *   Therefore, Sense 1 ("power to direct or determine") is a better fit than Sense 6 ("the state that exists...").

    *   Sense 1: power to direct or determine.
    *   Sense 2: relation of constraint. (No)
    *   Sense 3: physiology. (No)
    *   Sense 4: scientific control. (No)
    *   Sense 5: activity of managing. (No)
    *   Sense 6: state of dominance. (Maybe, but Sense 1 is more direct).
    *   Sense 7: restraint. (No)
    *   Sense 8: mastery. (No)
    *   Sense 9: mechanism. (No)
    *   Sense 10: spiritual agency. (No)
    *   Sense 11: economic policy. (No)

    *   "Control of that body changed party hands."
    *   This means the power to direct the Senate moved from one party to another.
    *   Sense 1: "power to direct or determine". This fits perfectly.


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: body
Target surface form: body
Context:
To the extent that the primary duty of personal staff involves local benefit - seeking, this indicates that political philosophy leads congressional Republicans to pay less attention to narrow constituent concerns. Second, if the key assumption is valid, Democrats should have lower attendance rates on roll-call votes than Republicans do to the extent that such votes reflect national policy making and that participating in such votes takes away from the time a legislator could otherwise devote to local benefit - seeking. This is indeed what the data indicate, particularly in the case of the House. The Democratic House attendance rate has not exceeded the Republican House attendance rate since 1959. Finally, as shown in the table, Democrats allocate a higher proportion of their personal staffs to district offices -- where local benefit - seeking duties matter more and national policy making activities matter less relative to Washington offices. An examination of changes in personal staffing decisions in the Senate between 1986 and 1987 -LRB- when control of that <t>body</t> changed party hands -RRB-, moreover, reveals that the personal staffing differences noted in the table can not be attributed to the disproportionate control Democrats exercise, due to their majority - party status, over other resources such as committee staff. An additional piece of evidence from the Senate: Holding other factors constant, such as incumbency advantages and regional factors, the difference between popular votes for Republican presidential and senatorial candidates in states conducting a Senate election turns out to be a positive function of how onerous the federal government's tax burden is per state -LRB- a progressive tax rate hits higher - income states harder -RRB-.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=body%1:08:00:: | definition=the entire structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being) | synonyms=organic structure, physical structure | examples=he felt as if his whole body were on fire
2. sense_key=body%1:14:00:: | definition=a group of persons associated by some common tie or occupation and regarded as an entity | examples=the whole body filed out of the auditorium; the student body
3. sense_key=body%1:08:02:: | definition=a natural object consisting of a dead animal or person | synonyms=dead body | examples=they found the body in the lake
4. sense_key=body%1:17:00:: | definition=an individual 3-dimensional object that has mass and that is distinguishable from other objects | examples=heavenly body
5. sense_key=body%1:08:01:: | definition=the body excluding the head and neck and limbs | synonyms=torso, trunk | examples=they moved their arms and legs and bodies
6. sense_key=body%1:14:02:: | definition=a collection of particulars considered as a system | examples=a body of law; a body of doctrine
7. sense_key=body%1:07:00:: | definition=the property of holding together and retaining its shape | synonyms=consistency, consistence, eubstance | examples=wool has more body than rayon; when the dough has enough consistency it is ready to bake
8. sense_key=body%1:10:00:: | definition=the central message of a communication | examples=the body of the message was short
9. sense_key=body%1:07:01:: | definition=the main mass of a thing
10. sense_key=body%1:06:01:: | definition=a resonating chamber in a musical instrument (as the body of a violin) | synonyms=soundbox
11. sense_key=body%1:06:00:: | definition=the external structure of a vehicle | examples=the body of the car was badly rusted

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}
```

finish_reason: stop

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

role: assistant

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `body`
    *   Target surface form: `body`
    *   Context: "...An examination of changes in personal staffing decisions in the Senate between 1986 and 1987 -LRB- when control of that <t>body</t> changed party hands -RRB-..."
    *   Key phrase: "control of that body changed party hands" referring back to "the Senate".

    *   Sense 1: Entire structure of an organism (physical).
    *   Sense 2: A group of persons associated by some common tie or occupation and regarded as an entity (e.g., student body, legislative body).
    *   Sense 3: Dead animal or person.
    *   Sense 4: 3D object with mass (e.g., heavenly body).
    *   Sense 5: Torso/trunk.
    *   Sense 6: Collection of particulars as a system (e.g., body of law).
    *   Sense 7: Consistency/substance.
    *   Sense 8: Central message of a communication.
    *   Sense 9: Main mass of a thing.
    *   Sense 10: Resonating chamber in a musical instrument.
    *   Sense 11: External structure of a vehicle.

    *   The context refers to "the Senate".
    *   The Senate is a legislative body, a group of persons associated by a common tie (membership in the Senate) and regarded as an entity.
    *   Sense 2 ("a group of persons associated by some common tie or occupation and regarded as an entity") fits perfectly.

    *   Sense 2: "a group of persons associated by some common tie or occupation and regarded as an entity" -> Matches "the Senate".

currency: USD

source: unavailable


[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: party
Target surface form: party
Context:
To the extent that the primary duty of personal staff involves local benefit - seeking, this indicates that political philosophy leads congressional Republicans to pay less attention to narrow constituent concerns. Second, if the key assumption is valid, Democrats should have lower attendance rates on roll-call votes than Republicans do to the extent that such votes reflect national policy making and that participating in such votes takes away from the time a legislator could otherwise devote to local benefit - seeking. This is indeed what the data indicate, particularly in the case of the House. The Democratic House attendance rate has not exceeded the Republican House attendance rate since 1959. Finally, as shown in the table, Democrats allocate a higher proportion of their personal staffs to district offices -- where local benefit - seeking duties matter more and national policy making activities matter less relative to Washington offices. An examination of changes in personal staffing decisions in the Senate between 1986 and 1987 -LRB- when control of that body changed <t>party</t> hands -RRB-, moreover, reveals that the personal staffing differences noted in the table can not be attributed to the disproportionate control Democrats exercise, due to their majority - party status, over other resources such as committee staff. An additional piece of evidence from the Senate: Holding other factors constant, such as incumbency advantages and regional factors, the difference between popular votes for Republican presidential and senatorial candidates in states conducting a Senate election turns out to be a positive function of how onerous the federal government's tax burden is per state -LRB- a progressive tax rate hits higher - income states harder -RRB-.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=party%1:14:01:: | definition=an organization to gain political power | synonyms=political party | examples=in 1992 Perot tried to organize a third party at the national level
2. sense_key=party%1:14:00:: | definition=a group of people gathered together for pleasure | examples=she joined the party after dinner
3. sense_key=party%1:14:02:: | definition=a band of people associated temporarily in some activity | synonyms=company | examples=they organized a party to search for food; the company of cooks walked into the kitchen
4. sense_key=party%1:11:00:: | definition=an occasion on which people can assemble for social interaction and entertainment | examples=he planned a party to celebrate Bastille Day
5. sense_key=party%1:18:00:: | definition=a person involved in legal proceedings | examples=the party of the first part

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: `party`
    *   Target surface form: `party`
    *   Context: "...when control of that body changed <t>party</t> hands..."
    *   Surrounding context: The text discusses congressional Republicans, Democrats, roll-call votes, national policy making, personal staffing decisions in the Senate, and "majority-party status".

    *   Sense 1: `party%1:14:01` - an organization to gain political power (political party).
    *   Sense 2: `party%1:14:00` - a group of people gathered together for pleasure.
    *   Sense 3: `party%1:14:02` - a band of people associated temporarily in some activity (company).
    *   Sense 4: `party%1:11:00` - an occasion on which people can assemble for social interaction and entertainment.
    *   Sense 5: `party%1:18:00` - a person involved in legal proceedings.

    *   The phrase is "changed party hands".
    *   The context is about the Senate, Republicans, and Democrats.
    *   "Changed party hands" in this context means that control of the Senate shifted from one political party (e.g., Democrats) to another (e.g., Republicans).
    *   This clearly refers to a political organization.

    *   Sense 1 (political party) fits perfectly.
    *   Sense 2 (pleasure group) does not fit.
    *   Sense 3 (temporary band) does not fit.
    *   Sense 4 (social occasion) does not fit.
    *   Sense 5 (legal person) does not fit.

    *   The sense index for `party%1:14:01` is 1.


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

[User]
Target lemma: reveal
Target surface form: reveals
Context:
To the extent that the primary duty of personal staff involves local benefit - seeking, this indicates that political philosophy leads congressional Republicans to pay less attention to narrow constituent concerns. Second, if the key assumption is valid, Democrats should have lower attendance rates on roll-call votes than Republicans do to the extent that such votes reflect national policy making and that participating in such votes takes away from the time a legislator could otherwise devote to local benefit - seeking. This is indeed what the data indicate, particularly in the case of the House. The Democratic House attendance rate has not exceeded the Republican House attendance rate since 1959. Finally, as shown in the table, Democrats allocate a higher proportion of their personal staffs to district offices -- where local benefit - seeking duties matter more and national policy making activities matter less relative to Washington offices. An examination of changes in personal staffing decisions in the Senate between 1986 and 1987 -LRB- when control of that body changed party hands -RRB-, moreover, <t>reveals</t> that the personal staffing differences noted in the table can not be attributed to the disproportionate control Democrats exercise, due to their majority - party status, over other resources such as committee staff. An additional piece of evidence from the Senate: Holding other factors constant, such as incumbency advantages and regional factors, the difference between popular votes for Republican presidential and senatorial candidates in states conducting a Senate election turns out to be a positive function of how onerous the federal government's tax burden is per state -LRB- a progressive tax rate hits higher - income states harder -RRB-.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=reveal%2:39:00:: | definition=make visible | synonyms=uncover, bring out, unveil | examples=Summer brings out bright clothes; He brings out the best in her
2. sense_key=reveal%2:32:00:: | definition=make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret | synonyms=unwrap, disclose, let on, bring out, discover, expose | examples=The auction house would not disclose the price at which the van Gogh had sold; The actress won't reveal how old she is
3. sense_key=reveal%2:39:04:: | definition=disclose directly or through prophets | examples=God rarely reveal his plans for Mankind

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": 2}
```

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `reveal`
    *   Target surface form: `reveals`
    *   Context: "An examination of changes in personal staffing decisions in the Senate between 1986 and 1987... moreover, <t>reveals</t> that the personal staffing differences noted in the table can not be attributed to the disproportionate control Democrats exercise..."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `reveal%2:39:00::` (make visible; uncover, bring out, unveil)
        2.  `reveal%2:32:00::` (make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret; unwrap, disclose, let on, bring out, discover, expose)
        3.  `reveal%2:39:04::` (disclose directly or through prophets)

    *   The sentence says "An examination... reveals that...".
    *   In this context, "reveals" means that the analysis or examination shows, demonstrates, or makes a fact known/evident.
    *   It's not about making something physically visible (Sense 1).
    *   It's not about divine revelation (Sense 3).
    *   Sense 2 is "make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret". While the "secret" part doesn't fit perfectly (it's a research finding), "disclose", "discover", and "bring out" are synonyms. In academic writing, "reveals" often means "shows" or "makes evident".

    *   Sense 1: Physical visibility. (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 2: Making information known/disclosing. (Closest fit)
    *   Sense 3: Divine revelation. (Incorrect)

    *   Wait, let me re-read Sense 2: "make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret".
    *   Is there a better sense? Let's look at the synonyms: "unwrap, disclose, let on, bring out, discover, expose".
    *   In the context of "An examination... reveals that...", it means the examination *shows* or *discloses* a fact.
    *   Comparing Sense 1 and Sense 2: Sense 1 is more about physical visibility or bringing out a quality ("brings out the best in her"). Sense 2 is about information. The context is about information (the result of an examination).

    *   Sense 1: "make visible" (e.g., "Summer brings out bright clothes").
    *   Sense 2: "make known... information" (e.g., "The auction house would not disclose the price").
    *   The context "An examination... reveals that..." is clearly about making information known/evident.

    *   Sense 2 is the only one that deals with information/disclosure.

    *   Sense 1: Physical/Quality.
    *   Sense 2: Information/Disclosure.
    *   Sense 3: Divine.
    *   Context: "An examination... reveals that [fact]". This is a disclosure of information derived from data.

    *   Sense 2 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: personal
Target surface form: personal
Context:
To the extent that the primary duty of personal staff involves local benefit - seeking, this indicates that political philosophy leads congressional Republicans to pay less attention to narrow constituent concerns. Second, if the key assumption is valid, Democrats should have lower attendance rates on roll-call votes than Republicans do to the extent that such votes reflect national policy making and that participating in such votes takes away from the time a legislator could otherwise devote to local benefit - seeking. This is indeed what the data indicate, particularly in the case of the House. The Democratic House attendance rate has not exceeded the Republican House attendance rate since 1959. Finally, as shown in the table, Democrats allocate a higher proportion of their personal staffs to district offices -- where local benefit - seeking duties matter more and national policy making activities matter less relative to Washington offices. An examination of changes in personal staffing decisions in the Senate between 1986 and 1987 -LRB- when control of that body changed party hands -RRB-, moreover, reveals that the <t>personal</t> staffing differences noted in the table can not be attributed to the disproportionate control Democrats exercise, due to their majority - party status, over other resources such as committee staff. An additional piece of evidence from the Senate: Holding other factors constant, such as incumbency advantages and regional factors, the difference between popular votes for Republican presidential and senatorial candidates in states conducting a Senate election turns out to be a positive function of how onerous the federal government's tax burden is per state -LRB- a progressive tax rate hits higher - income states harder -RRB-.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=personal%3:00:00:: | definition=concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality | examples=a personal favor; for your personal use
2. sense_key=personal%5:00:00:subjective:00 | definition=particular to a given individual
3. sense_key=personal%3:01:01:: | definition=of or arising from personality | examples=personal magnetism
4. sense_key=personal%5:00:00:physical:00 | definition=intimately concerning a person's body or physical being | examples=personal hygiene
5. sense_key=personal%3:01:00:: | definition=indicating grammatical person | examples=personal verb endings

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: `personal`
    *   Target surface form: `personal`
    *   Context: "...reveals that the <t>personal</t> staffing differences noted in the table can not be attributed to the disproportionate control Democrats exercise..."
    *   Broader context: The text discusses "personal staff" of legislators (congressional Republicans and Democrats), comparing their allocation to district offices vs. Washington offices.

    *   Sense 1: `concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality` (e.g., personal favor, personal use).
    *   Sense 2: `particular to a given individual` (subjective).
    *   Sense 3: `of or arising from personality` (e.g., personal magnetism).
    *   Sense 4: `intimately concerning a person's body or physical being` (e.g., personal hygiene).
    *   Sense 5: `indicating grammatical person` (e.g., personal verb endings).

    *   The phrase is "personal staffing differences" or "personal staff".
    *   In the context of a legislator, "personal staff" refers to the staff members employed directly by the individual legislator, as opposed to "committee staff" (which are shared by members of a committee).
    *   Therefore, "personal" here means "belonging to or assigned to a particular individual" (the legislator).

    *   Sense 1: "concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality". This is close, but "personal staff" isn't about the legislator's *private life*. It's about staff assigned to that specific person.
    *   Sense 2: "particular to a given individual". This fits well. The staff is particular to that specific legislator.
    *   Sense 3: "of or arising from personality". Incorrect.
    *   Sense 4: "intimately concerning a person's body". Incorrect.
    *   Sense 5: "indicating grammatical person". Incorrect.

    *   Wait, let me re-evaluate Sense 1 vs Sense 2.
    *   Sense 1: "concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality".
    *   Sense 2: "particular to a given individual".
    *   In "personal staff", the staff is assigned to the individual. It's not about their private life. It's about the individual's own staff (as opposed to shared staff).
    *   Looking at WordNet (if I recall), "personal staff" usually falls under the sense of "belonging to a particular person".
    *   Let's look at the provided senses again.
    *   Sense 1: "concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality".
    *   Sense 2: "particular to a given individual".
    *   If I have a "personal assistant", is that "particular to a given individual" or "concerning a particular person's private life"? It's particular to the individual.

    *   Sense 1: "concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality"
    *   Sense 2: "particular to a given individual"
    *   In the context of "personal staff" (legislative staff), it means staff that is assigned to the individual member of Congress. This is "particular to a given individual".

    *   Wait, let me double-check if "personal" in "personal staff" might be Sense 1. "Personal use" is given as an example for Sense 1. "Personal staff" is similar to "personal use" in that it's for the use of that specific person.
    *   However, Sense 2 "particular to a given individual" is more precise for "personal staff" (staff particular to that individual).
    *   Let's re-read Sense 1: "concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality".
    *   Let's re-read Sense 2: "particular to a given individual".
    *   Actually, in many WordNet versions, "personal" as in "personal staff" or "personal assistant" is categorized as "belonging to or affecting a particular person".
    *   Let's look at the examples for Sense 1: "a personal favor; for your personal use". These are things that are for a specific person.
    *   "Personal staff" is staff for a specific person.
    *   Is "particular to a given individual" (Sense 2) more about subjectivity? The sense key `personal%5:00:00:subjective:00` suggests it refers to subjective opinions (e.g., "personal opinion").
    *   If Sense 2 is "subjective", then Sense 1 is the only one that fits "personal staff".

    *   Sense 2 key: `personal%5:00:00:subjective:00`. This strongly implies it means "subjective" (like "my personal view").
    *   Sense 1 key: `personal%3:00:00::`. This is the general "belonging to a person" sense.
    *   Therefore, "personal staff" fits Sense 1.

    *   Target: "personal staffing differences" (referring back to "personal staff").
    *   Meaning: Staff assigned to the individual legislator.
    *   Sense 1: "concerning or affecting a particular person..." (Example: "personal use").
    *   Sense 2: "particular to a given individual" (Key: "subjective").
    *   Sense 1 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: difference
Target surface form: differences
Context:
To the extent that the primary duty of personal staff involves local benefit - seeking, this indicates that political philosophy leads congressional Republicans to pay less attention to narrow constituent concerns. Second, if the key assumption is valid, Democrats should have lower attendance rates on roll-call votes than Republicans do to the extent that such votes reflect national policy making and that participating in such votes takes away from the time a legislator could otherwise devote to local benefit - seeking. This is indeed what the data indicate, particularly in the case of the House. The Democratic House attendance rate has not exceeded the Republican House attendance rate since 1959. Finally, as shown in the table, Democrats allocate a higher proportion of their personal staffs to district offices -- where local benefit - seeking duties matter more and national policy making activities matter less relative to Washington offices. An examination of changes in personal staffing decisions in the Senate between 1986 and 1987 -LRB- when control of that body changed party hands -RRB-, moreover, reveals that the personal staffing <t>differences</t> noted in the table can not be attributed to the disproportionate control Democrats exercise, due to their majority - party status, over other resources such as committee staff. An additional piece of evidence from the Senate: Holding other factors constant, such as incumbency advantages and regional factors, the difference between popular votes for Republican presidential and senatorial candidates in states conducting a Senate election turns out to be a positive function of how onerous the federal government's tax burden is per state -LRB- a progressive tax rate hits higher - income states harder -RRB-.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=difference%1:07:00:: | definition=the quality of being unlike or dissimilar | examples=there are many differences between jazz and rock
2. sense_key=difference%1:11:00:: | definition=a variation that deviates from the standard or norm | synonyms=deviation, divergence, departure | examples=the deviation from the mean
3. sense_key=difference%1:10:00:: | definition=a disagreement or argument about something important | synonyms=dispute, difference of opinion, conflict | examples=he had a dispute with his wife; there were irreconcilable differences
4. sense_key=difference%1:24:00:: | definition=a significant change | examples=the difference in her is amazing; his support made a real difference
5. sense_key=difference%1:23:00:: | definition=the number that remains after subtraction; the number that when added to the subtrahend gives the minuend | synonyms=remainder

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: `difference`
    *   Target surface form: `differences`
    *   Context: "...reveals that the personal staffing <t>differences</t> noted in the table can not be attributed to the disproportionate control Democrats exercise..."
    *   Surrounding context: The text discusses how Democrats and Republicans allocate their personal staff (district offices vs. Washington offices). It mentions a table showing these allocations. The "differences" refer to the variations in staffing patterns between the two parties.

    *   Sense 1: "the quality of being unlike or dissimilar" (e.g., differences between jazz and rock).
    *   Sense 2: "a variation that deviates from the standard or norm" (e.g., deviation from the mean).
    *   Sense 3: "a disagreement or argument about something important" (e.g., dispute).
    *   Sense 4: "a significant change" (e.g., the difference in her is amazing).
    *   Sense 5: "the number that remains after subtraction" (mathematical difference).

    *   The text is comparing the staffing decisions of Democrats vs. Republicans.
    *   It refers to "personal staffing differences noted in the table."
    *   The table likely shows percentages or numbers of staff in different locations for each party.
    *   The "differences" here are the ways in which the staffing patterns of Democrats are unlike those of Republicans.
    *   This fits Sense 1 ("the quality of being unlike or dissimilar").
    *   It is not a "deviation from a norm" (Sense 2), as it's a comparison between two groups, not a deviation from a standard.
    *   It is not a "disagreement" (Sense 3).
    *   It is not a "significant change" (Sense 4).
    *   While the table might contain numbers, the "differences" refer to the general state of being dissimilar in their staffing choices, rather than a specific subtraction result (Sense 5), although Sense 5 is often used for numerical differences. However, in the phrase "staffing differences," it usually refers to the distinct characteristics or disparities between the groups.

    *   Sense 1: "the quality of being unlike or dissimilar" -> "staffing differences" = the ways in which staffing is unlike between the two parties.
    *   Sense 5: "the number that remains after subtraction" -> "staffing differences" = the numerical gap.
    *   Looking at the context: "the personal staffing differences noted in the table can not be attributed to..."
    *   Usually, when comparing two groups' behaviors or characteristics (like staffing patterns), "differences" refers to the state of being dissimilar (Sense 1). If it were specifically about the numerical gap (e.g., "the difference was 5%"), Sense 5 might be stronger, but "staffing differences" as a general term for disparities fits Sense 1 better.

    *   Sense 1: "there are many differences between jazz and rock" (Comparing two things).
    *   Context: Comparing Democratic staffing vs. Republican staffing.
    *   This is a direct parallel.

    *   Sense 1: Dissimilarity.
    *   Sense 2: Deviation from norm.
    *   Sense 3: Dispute.
    *   Sense 4: Change.
    *   Sense 5: Subtraction result.
    *   The context is clearly about the dissimilarity between the two parties' staffing.


[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: note
Target surface form: noted
Context:
To the extent that the primary duty of personal staff involves local benefit - seeking, this indicates that political philosophy leads congressional Republicans to pay less attention to narrow constituent concerns. Second, if the key assumption is valid, Democrats should have lower attendance rates on roll-call votes than Republicans do to the extent that such votes reflect national policy making and that participating in such votes takes away from the time a legislator could otherwise devote to local benefit - seeking. This is indeed what the data indicate, particularly in the case of the House. The Democratic House attendance rate has not exceeded the Republican House attendance rate since 1959. Finally, as shown in the table, Democrats allocate a higher proportion of their personal staffs to district offices -- where local benefit - seeking duties matter more and national policy making activities matter less relative to Washington offices. An examination of changes in personal staffing decisions in the Senate between 1986 and 1987 -LRB- when control of that body changed party hands -RRB-, moreover, reveals that the personal staffing differences <t>noted</t> in the table can not be attributed to the disproportionate control Democrats exercise, due to their majority - party status, over other resources such as committee staff. An additional piece of evidence from the Senate: Holding other factors constant, such as incumbency advantages and regional factors, the difference between popular votes for Republican presidential and senatorial candidates in states conducting a Senate election turns out to be a positive function of how onerous the federal government's tax burden is per state -LRB- a progressive tax rate hits higher - income states harder -RRB-.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=note%2:32:00:: | definition=make mention of | synonyms=observe, mention, remark | examples=She observed that his presentation took up too much time; They noted that it was a fine day to go sailing
2. sense_key=note%2:39:00:: | definition=notice or perceive | synonyms=notice, mark | examples=She noted that someone was following her; mark my words
3. sense_key=note%2:39:02:: | definition=observe with care or pay close attention to | synonyms=take note, observe | examples=Take note of this chemical reaction
4. sense_key=note%2:32:01:: | definition=make a written note of | synonyms=take down | examples=she noted everything the teacher said that morning

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: `note`
    *   Target surface form: `noted`
    *   Context: "...reveals that the personal staffing differences <t>noted</t> in the table can not be attributed to..."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `make mention of` (observe, mention, remark)
        2.  `notice or perceive` (notice, mark)
        3.  `observe with care or pay close attention to` (take note, observe)
        4.  `make a written note of` (take down)

    *   The sentence says "the personal staffing differences noted in the table".
    *   The "differences" are presented/mentioned/recorded in a table.
    *   "Noted in the table" means the table mentions or shows these differences.

    *   Sense 1: `make mention of` (synonyms: observe, mention, remark). If something is "noted in the table", it is mentioned or pointed out in the table.
    *   Sense 2: `notice or perceive`. This is about a person perceiving something. A table cannot perceive.
    *   Sense 3: `observe with care or pay close attention to`. This is about a person paying attention. A table cannot pay attention.
    *   Sense 4: `make a written note of`. This is the act of writing something down. While a table is written, "noted in the table" usually refers to the fact that the information is mentioned or presented there, rather than the physical act of writing it down at that moment. However, "noted" as in "recorded" is close. Let's re-evaluate Sense 1 vs Sense 4.

    *   Sense 1: "make mention of" / "mention". "The differences mentioned in the table." (Fits well).
    *   Sense 4: "make a written note of" / "take down". "The differences written down in the table." (Fits, but "noted" in academic writing referring to a table usually means "mentioned" or "pointed out").

    *   "The differences noted in the table" $\approx$ "The differences mentioned in the table" or "The differences observed/remarked upon in the table".
    *   Sense 1 synonyms: observe, mention, remark.
    *   Sense 4 synonyms: take down.

    In academic contexts, "as noted in [Table X]" means "as mentioned/shown/observed in [Table X]". This aligns best with Sense 1.

    *   Sense 1: make mention of.
    *   Sense 2: notice/perceive.
    *   Sense 3: pay close attention to.
    *   Sense 4: make a written note of.

    The differences were "noted" (mentioned/pointed out) in the table. Sense 1 is the most appropriate.


[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: table
Target surface form: table
Context:
To the extent that the primary duty of personal staff involves local benefit - seeking, this indicates that political philosophy leads congressional Republicans to pay less attention to narrow constituent concerns. Second, if the key assumption is valid, Democrats should have lower attendance rates on roll-call votes than Republicans do to the extent that such votes reflect national policy making and that participating in such votes takes away from the time a legislator could otherwise devote to local benefit - seeking. This is indeed what the data indicate, particularly in the case of the House. The Democratic House attendance rate has not exceeded the Republican House attendance rate since 1959. Finally, as shown in the table, Democrats allocate a higher proportion of their personal staffs to district offices -- where local benefit - seeking duties matter more and national policy making activities matter less relative to Washington offices. An examination of changes in personal staffing decisions in the Senate between 1986 and 1987 -LRB- when control of that body changed party hands -RRB-, moreover, reveals that the personal staffing differences noted in the <t>table</t> can not be attributed to the disproportionate control Democrats exercise, due to their majority - party status, over other resources such as committee staff. An additional piece of evidence from the Senate: Holding other factors constant, such as incumbency advantages and regional factors, the difference between popular votes for Republican presidential and senatorial candidates in states conducting a Senate election turns out to be a positive function of how onerous the federal government's tax burden is per state -LRB- a progressive tax rate hits higher - income states harder -RRB-.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=table%1:14:00:: | definition=a set of data arranged in rows and columns | synonyms=tabular array | examples=see table 1
2. sense_key=table%1:06:01:: | definition=a piece of furniture having a smooth flat top that is usually supported by one or more vertical legs | examples=it was a sturdy table
3. sense_key=table%1:06:02:: | definition=a piece of furniture with tableware for a meal laid out on it | examples=I reserved a table at my favorite restaurant
4. sense_key=table%1:17:00:: | definition=flat tableland with steep edges | synonyms=mesa | examples=the tribe was relatively safe on the mesa but they had to descend into the valley for water
5. sense_key=table%1:14:01:: | definition=a company of people assembled at a table for a meal or game | examples=he entertained the whole table with his witty remarks
6. sense_key=table%1:13:01:: | definition=food or meals in general | synonyms=board | examples=she sets a fine table; room and board

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: `table`
    *   Target surface form: `table`
    *   Context: "...Finally, as shown in the table, Democrats allocate a higher proportion of their personal staffs to district offices... the personal staffing differences noted in the <t>table</t> can not be attributed to..."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `table%1:14:00::`: a set of data arranged in rows and columns (tabular array)
        2.  `table%1:06:01::`: a piece of furniture (smooth flat top)
        3.  `table%1:06:02::`: a piece of furniture with tableware for a meal
        4.  `table%1:17:00::`: flat tableland (mesa)
        5.  `table%1:14:01::`: a company of people assembled at a table
        6.  `table%1:13:01::`: food or meals in general (board)

    *   The context mentions "as shown in the table" and "personal staffing differences noted in the table".
    *   The text is discussing data regarding Democratic and Republican attendance rates and staffing decisions.
    *   This clearly refers to a data table (rows and columns).

    *   Sense 1: "a set of data arranged in rows and columns" - Matches perfectly.
    *   Sense 2: Furniture - Incorrect.
    *   Sense 3: Dining table - Incorrect.
    *   Sense 4: Mesa - Incorrect.
    *   Sense 5: Group of people - Incorrect.
    *   Sense 6: Food/board - Incorrect.

    *   The best sense is index 1.


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

[User]
Target lemma: attribute
Target surface form: attributed
Context:
To the extent that the primary duty of personal staff involves local benefit - seeking, this indicates that political philosophy leads congressional Republicans to pay less attention to narrow constituent concerns. Second, if the key assumption is valid, Democrats should have lower attendance rates on roll-call votes than Republicans do to the extent that such votes reflect national policy making and that participating in such votes takes away from the time a legislator could otherwise devote to local benefit - seeking. This is indeed what the data indicate, particularly in the case of the House. The Democratic House attendance rate has not exceeded the Republican House attendance rate since 1959. Finally, as shown in the table, Democrats allocate a higher proportion of their personal staffs to district offices -- where local benefit - seeking duties matter more and national policy making activities matter less relative to Washington offices. An examination of changes in personal staffing decisions in the Senate between 1986 and 1987 -LRB- when control of that body changed party hands -RRB-, moreover, reveals that the personal staffing differences noted in the table can not be <t>attributed</t> to the disproportionate control Democrats exercise, due to their majority - party status, over other resources such as committee staff. An additional piece of evidence from the Senate: Holding other factors constant, such as incumbency advantages and regional factors, the difference between popular votes for Republican presidential and senatorial candidates in states conducting a Senate election turns out to be a positive function of how onerous the federal government's tax burden is per state -LRB- a progressive tax rate hits higher - income states harder -RRB-.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=attribute%2:31:00:: | definition=attribute or credit to | synonyms=impute, ascribe, assign | examples=We attributed this quotation to Shakespeare; People impute great cleverness to cats
2. sense_key=attribute%2:31:01:: | definition=decide as to where something belongs in a scheme | synonyms=assign | examples=The biologist assigned the mushroom to the proper class

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: `attribute`
    *   Target surface form: `attributed`
    *   Context: "...reveals that the personal staffing differences noted in the table can not be <t>attributed</t> to the disproportionate control Democrats exercise..."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `attribute or credit to` (synonyms: impute, ascribe, assign)
        2.  `decide as to where something belongs in a scheme` (synonyms: assign)

    *   The sentence says: "...the personal staffing differences noted in the table can not be attributed to the disproportionate control Democrats exercise..."
    *   This means the differences cannot be *ascribed* or *credited* to the control Democrats exercise. It's about causality or source.

    *   Sense 1: "attribute or credit to" (impute, ascribe, assign). Example: "We attributed this quotation to Shakespeare." This fits perfectly. The staffing differences are being attributed (ascribed) to a cause (disproportionate control).
    *   Sense 2: "decide as to where something belongs in a scheme" (assign). Example: "The biologist assigned the mushroom to the proper class." This is about classification, which does not fit the context of causality.

    *   The word "attributed" in "attributed to [cause]" clearly aligns with Sense 1.


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

[User]
Target lemma: control
Target surface form: control
Context:
To the extent that the primary duty of personal staff involves local benefit - seeking, this indicates that political philosophy leads congressional Republicans to pay less attention to narrow constituent concerns. Second, if the key assumption is valid, Democrats should have lower attendance rates on roll-call votes than Republicans do to the extent that such votes reflect national policy making and that participating in such votes takes away from the time a legislator could otherwise devote to local benefit - seeking. This is indeed what the data indicate, particularly in the case of the House. The Democratic House attendance rate has not exceeded the Republican House attendance rate since 1959. Finally, as shown in the table, Democrats allocate a higher proportion of their personal staffs to district offices -- where local benefit - seeking duties matter more and national policy making activities matter less relative to Washington offices. An examination of changes in personal staffing decisions in the Senate between 1986 and 1987 -LRB- when control of that body changed party hands -RRB-, moreover, reveals that the personal staffing differences noted in the table can not be attributed to the disproportionate <t>control</t> Democrats exercise, due to their majority - party status, over other resources such as committee staff. An additional piece of evidence from the Senate: Holding other factors constant, such as incumbency advantages and regional factors, the difference between popular votes for Republican presidential and senatorial candidates in states conducting a Senate election turns out to be a positive function of how onerous the federal government's tax burden is per state -LRB- a progressive tax rate hits higher - income states harder -RRB-.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=control%1:07:00:: | definition=power to direct or determine | examples=under control
2. sense_key=control%1:24:00:: | definition=a relation of constraint of one entity (thing or person or group) by another | examples=measures for the control of disease; they instituted controls over drinking on campus
3. sense_key=control%1:04:02:: | definition=(physiology) regulation or maintenance of a function or action or reflex etc | examples=the timing and control of his movements were unimpaired; he had lost control of his sphincters
4. sense_key=control%1:09:02:: | definition=a standard against which other conditions can be compared in a scientific experiment | synonyms=control condition | examples=the control condition was inappropriate for the conclusions he wished to draw
5. sense_key=control%1:04:00:: | definition=the activity of managing or exerting control over something | examples=the control of the mob by the police was admirable
6. sense_key=control%1:26:00:: | definition=the state that exists when one person or group has power over another | synonyms=dominance, ascendance, ascendence, ascendancy, ascendency | examples=her apparent dominance of her husband was really her attempt to make him pay attention to her
7. sense_key=control%1:07:01:: | definition=discipline in personal and social activities | synonyms=restraint | examples=he was a model of polite restraint; she never lost control of herself
8. sense_key=control%1:09:01:: | definition=great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity | synonyms=command, mastery | examples=a good command of French
9. sense_key=control%1:06:00:: | definition=a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine | synonyms=controller | examples=the speed controller on his turntable was not working properly; I turned the controls over to her
10. sense_key=control%1:18:00:: | definition=a spiritual agency that is assumed to assist the medium during a seance
11. sense_key=control%1:10:00:: | definition=the economic policy of controlling or limiting or curbing prices or wages etc. | examples=they wanted to repeal all the legislation that imposed economic controls

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: `control`
    *   Target surface form: `control`
    *   Context: "...the personal staffing differences noted in the table can not be attributed to the disproportionate <t>control</t> Democrats exercise, due to their majority-party status, over other resources such as committee staff."

    *   The sentence discusses Democrats' "disproportionate control" over "other resources such as committee staff" because of their "majority-party status."
    *   This refers to the power or authority they have to direct or determine how those resources are used.

    *   Sense 1: `power to direct or determine` (Example: "under control")
    *   Sense 2: `a relation of constraint of one entity (thing or person or group) by another` (Example: "measures for the control of disease")
    *   Sense 3: `(physiology) regulation or maintenance of a function...` (Not applicable)
    *   Sense 4: `a standard against which other conditions can be compared in a scientific experiment` (Not applicable)
    *   Sense 5: `the activity of managing or exerting control over something` (Example: "the control of the mob by the police")
    *   Sense 6: `the state that exists when one person or group has power over another` (Synonyms: dominance, ascendancy)
    *   Sense 7: `discipline in personal and social activities` (Not applicable)
    *   Sense 8: `great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity` (Not applicable)
    *   Sense 9: `a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine` (Not applicable)
    *   Sense 10: `a spiritual agency...` (Not applicable)
    *   Sense 11: `the economic policy of controlling or limiting or curbing prices or wages etc.` (Not applicable)

    *   Sense 1: `power to direct or determine`
    *   Sense 5: `the activity of managing or exerting control over something`
    *   Sense 6: `the state that exists when one person or group has power over another` (dominance, ascendancy)

    *   The context says "disproportionate control Democrats exercise... over other resources".
    *   "Exercise control over [something]" usually refers to the *power* to direct or determine (Sense 1) or the *activity* of managing (Sense 5).
    *   Sense 6 refers to power over *another person or group* (dominance), but here the control is over "resources such as committee staff."
    *   Sense 1 ("power to direct or determine") fits best when talking about exercising control over resources.

    *   Sense 1: power to direct or determine.
    *   Sense 5: the activity of managing or exerting control over something.
    *   In "the disproportionate control Democrats exercise... over other resources", "control" is the object of "exercise". You exercise power. You exercise control.
    *   Comparing Sense 1 and Sense 5: Sense 1 is the *capacity/power* itself, while Sense 5 is the *activity* of using that power. "Disproportionate control" suggests the amount of power they possess/exercise.

    *   Wait, let's look at Sense 6 again: "the state that exists when one person or group has power over another". The context mentions "majority-party status," which is a state of power. However, the control is over "resources," not necessarily "another person or group" (though staff are people, "resources" is the head noun).

    *   Let's re-evaluate Sense 1: "power to direct or determine". This is a very broad and fitting definition for "control over resources".

    *   Let's check Sense 5 again: "the activity of managing or exerting control over something". "The disproportionate control [that] Democrats exercise" -> "The disproportionate [activity of managing] Democrats exercise". This doesn't sound as natural as "The disproportionate [power to direct] Democrats exercise".

    *   Sense 1: power to direct or determine.
    *   Sense 6: dominance, ascendancy. (Usually refers to the relationship between groups).

    *   "Control over resources" is a classic example of "power to direct or determine".

    *   Sense 1: power to direct or determine.
    *   Sense 2: relation of constraint.
    *   Sense 5: activity of managing.
    *   Sense 6: dominance.

    *   "Exercise control" is a common collocation. "Exercise power" = "Exercise control".
    *   Sense 1 is the most direct fit for "power to direct or determine".

    *   Sense 1: power to direct or determine.
    *   Sense 5: the activity of managing or exerting control over something.
    *   If the sentence was "The control of the resources was handled by the Democrats," Sense 5 might fit. But "the disproportionate control Democrats exercise" points to the power they hold.

    *   Sense 1: power to direct or determine.
    *   Sense 6: dominance, ascendancy.
    *   "Disproportionate control" could be "disproportionate dominance," but dominance is usually over a rival, not over "resources."

    *   Sense 1 is the most accurate.


[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:
To the extent that the primary duty of personal staff involves local benefit - seeking, this indicates that political philosophy leads congressional Republicans to pay less attention to narrow constituent concerns. Second, if the key assumption is valid, Democrats should have lower attendance rates on roll-call votes than Republicans do to the extent that such votes reflect national policy making and that participating in such votes takes away from the time a legislator could otherwise devote to local benefit - seeking. This is indeed what the data indicate, particularly in the case of the House. The Democratic House attendance rate has not exceeded the Republican House attendance rate since 1959. Finally, as shown in the table, Democrats allocate a higher proportion of their personal staffs to district offices -- where local benefit - seeking duties matter more and national policy making activities matter less relative to Washington offices. An examination of changes in personal staffing decisions in the Senate between 1986 and 1987 -LRB- when control of that body changed party hands -RRB-, moreover, reveals that the personal staffing differences noted in the table can not be attributed to the disproportionate control <t>Democrats</t> exercise, due to their majority - party status, over other resources such as committee staff. An additional piece of evidence from the Senate: Holding other factors constant, such as incumbency advantages and regional factors, the difference between popular votes for Republican presidential and senatorial candidates in states conducting a Senate election turns out to be a positive function of how onerous the federal government's tax burden is per state -LRB- a progressive tax rate hits higher - income states harder -RRB-.

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 political philosophy, congressional Republicans, roll-call votes, the Democratic House attendance rate, personal staffing decisions in the Senate, and party control. Specifically, it mentions "Democrats should have lower attendance rates," "The Democratic House attendance rate," and "control <t>Democrats</t> exercise, due to their majority-party status."
    *   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 "congressional Republicans," "Democratic House attendance rate," and "majority-party status."
    *   This clearly refers to the political party (Democratic Party) in the United States, not a general advocate of democracy.

    *   Sense 1: Member of the Democratic Party. (Matches perfectly)
    *   Sense 2: Advocate of democratic principles. (Does not match the specific party context)

    *   The target word "Democrats" refers to members of the Democratic Party.
    *   Sense index: 1.


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

[User]
Target lemma: exercise
Target surface form: exercise
Context:
To the extent that the primary duty of personal staff involves local benefit - seeking, this indicates that political philosophy leads congressional Republicans to pay less attention to narrow constituent concerns. Second, if the key assumption is valid, Democrats should have lower attendance rates on roll-call votes than Republicans do to the extent that such votes reflect national policy making and that participating in such votes takes away from the time a legislator could otherwise devote to local benefit - seeking. This is indeed what the data indicate, particularly in the case of the House. The Democratic House attendance rate has not exceeded the Republican House attendance rate since 1959. Finally, as shown in the table, Democrats allocate a higher proportion of their personal staffs to district offices -- where local benefit - seeking duties matter more and national policy making activities matter less relative to Washington offices. An examination of changes in personal staffing decisions in the Senate between 1986 and 1987 -LRB- when control of that body changed party hands -RRB-, moreover, reveals that the personal staffing differences noted in the table can not be attributed to the disproportionate control Democrats <t>exercise</t>, due to their majority - party status, over other resources such as committee staff. An additional piece of evidence from the Senate: Holding other factors constant, such as incumbency advantages and regional factors, the difference between popular votes for Republican presidential and senatorial candidates in states conducting a Senate election turns out to be a positive function of how onerous the federal government's tax burden is per state -LRB- a progressive tax rate hits higher - income states harder -RRB-.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=exercise%2:34:00:: | definition=put to use | synonyms=exert | examples=exert one's power or influence
2. sense_key=exercise%2:41:00:: | definition=carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions | synonyms=practice, practise, do | examples=practice law
3. sense_key=exercise%2:29:01:: | definition=give a workout to | synonyms=work, work out | examples=Some parents exercise their infants; My personal trainer works me hard
4. sense_key=exercise%2:29:00:: | definition=do physical exercise | synonyms=work out | examples=She works out in the gym every day
5. sense_key=exercise%2:31:00:: | definition=learn by repetition | synonyms=drill, practice, practise | examples=We drilled French verbs every day; Pianists practice scales

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: `exercise`
    *   Target surface form: `exercise`
    *   Context: "...the personal staffing differences noted in the table can not be attributed to the disproportionate control Democrats <t>exercise</t>, due to their majority - party status, over other resources such as committee staff."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `exercise%2:34:00::` | definition=put to use | synonyms=exert | examples=exert one's power or influence
        2.  `exercise%2:41:00::` | definition=carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions | synonyms=practice, practise, do | examples=practice law
        3.  `exercise%2:29:01::` | definition=give a workout to | synonyms=work, work out | examples=Some parents exercise their infants; My personal trainer works me hard
        4.  `exercise%2:29:00::` | definition=do physical exercise | synonyms=work out | examples=She works out in the gym every day
        5.  `exercise%2:31:00::` | definition=learn by repetition | synonyms=drill, practice, practise | examples=We drilled French verbs every day; Pianists practice scales

    *   The phrase is "the disproportionate control Democrats exercise... over other resources".
    *   Here, "exercise" means to use or apply a power, right, or control.
    *   Comparing this to the candidate senses:
        *   Sense 1: "put to use", synonym "exert", example "exert one's power or influence". This fits perfectly with "exercise control".
        *   Sense 2: "carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions" (e.g., practice law). Not applicable.
        *   Sense 3: "give a workout to". Not applicable.
        *   Sense 4: "do physical exercise". Not applicable.
        *   Sense 5: "learn by repetition". Not applicable.

    *   The context "control Democrats exercise... over other resources" aligns exactly with "exert one's power or influence" (Sense 1).


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

[User]
Target lemma: status
Target surface form: status
Context:
To the extent that the primary duty of personal staff involves local benefit - seeking, this indicates that political philosophy leads congressional Republicans to pay less attention to narrow constituent concerns. Second, if the key assumption is valid, Democrats should have lower attendance rates on roll-call votes than Republicans do to the extent that such votes reflect national policy making and that participating in such votes takes away from the time a legislator could otherwise devote to local benefit - seeking. This is indeed what the data indicate, particularly in the case of the House. The Democratic House attendance rate has not exceeded the Republican House attendance rate since 1959. Finally, as shown in the table, Democrats allocate a higher proportion of their personal staffs to district offices -- where local benefit - seeking duties matter more and national policy making activities matter less relative to Washington offices. An examination of changes in personal staffing decisions in the Senate between 1986 and 1987 -LRB- when control of that body changed party hands -RRB-, moreover, reveals that the personal staffing differences noted in the table can not be attributed to the disproportionate control Democrats exercise, due to their majority - party <t>status</t>, over other resources such as committee staff. An additional piece of evidence from the Senate: Holding other factors constant, such as incumbency advantages and regional factors, the difference between popular votes for Republican presidential and senatorial candidates in states conducting a Senate election turns out to be a positive function of how onerous the federal government's tax burden is per state -LRB- a progressive tax rate hits higher - income states harder -RRB-.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=status%1:26:00:: | definition=the relative position or standing of things or especially persons in a society | synonyms=position | examples=he had the status of a minor; the novel attained the status of a classic
2. sense_key=status%1:26:01:: | definition=a state at a particular time | synonyms=condition | examples=a condition (or state) of disrepair; the current status of the arms negotiations

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: `status`
    *   Target surface form: `status`
    *   Context: "...the personal staffing differences noted in the table can not be attributed to the disproportionate control Democrats exercise, due to their majority - party <t>status</t>, over other resources such as committee staff."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `status%1:26:00::`: the relative position or standing of things or especially persons in a society (synonym: position).
        2.  `status%1:26:01::`: a state at a particular time (synonym: condition).

    *   The phrase is "majority-party status".
    *   This refers to the Democrats' position as the party that holds the majority in the Senate.
    *   Being the "majority party" is a relative position or standing within the political structure of the Senate.

    *   Sense 1: "relative position or standing of things or especially persons in a society". This fits well. Being the majority party is a specific position/standing.
    *   Sense 2: "a state at a particular time" (condition). While it is a state, "majority-party status" specifically denotes the *rank* or *position* of power/standing, not just a general condition (like "the status of the project").

    *   "Majority-party status" is analogous to "the status of a minor" or "the status of a classic" in terms of designating a specific category or rank.
    *   Sense 1 is the standard meaning for "status" when referring to a legal, social, or political position.


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

[User]
Target lemma: other
Target surface form: other
Context:
To the extent that the primary duty of personal staff involves local benefit - seeking, this indicates that political philosophy leads congressional Republicans to pay less attention to narrow constituent concerns. Second, if the key assumption is valid, Democrats should have lower attendance rates on roll-call votes than Republicans do to the extent that such votes reflect national policy making and that participating in such votes takes away from the time a legislator could otherwise devote to local benefit - seeking. This is indeed what the data indicate, particularly in the case of the House. The Democratic House attendance rate has not exceeded the Republican House attendance rate since 1959. Finally, as shown in the table, Democrats allocate a higher proportion of their personal staffs to district offices -- where local benefit - seeking duties matter more and national policy making activities matter less relative to Washington offices. An examination of changes in personal staffing decisions in the Senate between 1986 and 1987 -LRB- when control of that body changed party hands -RRB-, moreover, reveals that the personal staffing differences noted in the table can not be attributed to the disproportionate control Democrats exercise, due to their majority - party status, over <t>other</t> resources such as committee staff. An additional piece of evidence from the Senate: Holding other factors constant, such as incumbency advantages and regional factors, the difference between popular votes for Republican presidential and senatorial candidates in states conducting a Senate election turns out to be a positive function of how onerous the federal government's tax burden is per state -LRB- a progressive tax rate hits higher - income states harder -RRB-.

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

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

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

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: "other"
    *   Target surface form: "other"
    *   Context: "...the personal staffing differences noted in the table can not be attributed to the disproportionate control Democrats exercise, due to their majority - party status, over <t>other</t> resources such as committee staff."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `other%3:00:00::`: not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied (e.g., "highways and other public works").
        2.  `other%5:00:00:past:00`: recently past (e.g., "the other evening").
        3.  `other%5:00:02:past:00`: belonging to the distant past (e.g., "former generations").
        4.  `other%5:00:00:strange:00`: very unusual (e.g., "a strange, other dimension").

    *   The sentence discusses "personal staffing differences" and "disproportionate control Democrats exercise... over <t>other</t> resources such as committee staff."
    *   Here, "other resources" refers to resources that are *not* the personal staffing mentioned earlier in the sentence.
    *   It fits the pattern of "not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied."

    *   Sense 1: "not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied" -> Matches perfectly.
    *   Sense 2: "recently past" -> Does not match.
    *   Sense 3: "belonging to the distant past" -> Does not match.
    *   Sense 4: "very unusual" -> Does not match.

    *   The target word "other" in "other resources" is used to distinguish committee staff from personal staff. This is a classic use of "other" meaning "additional" or "different from the one(s) previously mentioned."


[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: resource
Target surface form: resources
Context:
To the extent that the primary duty of personal staff involves local benefit - seeking, this indicates that political philosophy leads congressional Republicans to pay less attention to narrow constituent concerns. Second, if the key assumption is valid, Democrats should have lower attendance rates on roll-call votes than Republicans do to the extent that such votes reflect national policy making and that participating in such votes takes away from the time a legislator could otherwise devote to local benefit - seeking. This is indeed what the data indicate, particularly in the case of the House. The Democratic House attendance rate has not exceeded the Republican House attendance rate since 1959. Finally, as shown in the table, Democrats allocate a higher proportion of their personal staffs to district offices -- where local benefit - seeking duties matter more and national policy making activities matter less relative to Washington offices. An examination of changes in personal staffing decisions in the Senate between 1986 and 1987 -LRB- when control of that body changed party hands -RRB-, moreover, reveals that the personal staffing differences noted in the table can not be attributed to the disproportionate control Democrats exercise, due to their majority - party status, over other <t>resources</t> such as committee staff. An additional piece of evidence from the Senate: Holding other factors constant, such as incumbency advantages and regional factors, the difference between popular votes for Republican presidential and senatorial candidates in states conducting a Senate election turns out to be a positive function of how onerous the federal government's tax burden is per state -LRB- a progressive tax rate hits higher - income states harder -RRB-.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=resource%1:21:00:: | definition=available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
2. sense_key=resource%1:07:00:: | definition=a source of aid or support that may be drawn upon when needed | examples=the local library is a valuable resource
3. sense_key=resource%1:09:00:: | definition=the ability to deal resourcefully with unusual problems | synonyms=resourcefulness, imagination | examples=a man of resource

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": 2}
```

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `resource`
    *   Target surface form: `resources`
    *   Context: "...the personal staffing differences noted in the table can not be attributed to the disproportionate control Democrats exercise, due to their majority-party status, over other <t>resources</t> such as committee staff."

    *   Sense 1: `available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed` (Focuses on wealth/material supply).
    *   Sense 2: `a source of aid or support that may be drawn upon when needed` (Focuses on aid/support, e.g., a library).
    *   Sense 3: `the ability to deal resourcefully with unusual problems` (Synonyms: resourcefulness, imagination).

    *   The sentence discusses "personal staffing decisions" and "control... over other resources such as committee staff."
    *   "Committee staff" are people/personnel who provide support, expertise, and aid to the legislators.
    *   The context is about the allocation of human resources (staff) within a political organization (Congress).
    *   Sense 3 (resourcefulness) is clearly incorrect.
    *   Sense 1 (wealth/reserve supply) is usually associated with money, minerals, or raw materials. While "human resources" is a common term, the specific example "committee staff" fits better as a "source of aid or support" (Sense 2) than a "source of wealth" (Sense 1).
    *   Let's re-evaluate Sense 1 vs Sense 2.
        *   Sense 1: "available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed".
        *   Sense 2: "a source of aid or support that may be drawn upon when needed".
    *   Committee staff are people who provide support and aid to the members of Congress. They are a resource in the sense of being a support system.

    *   Is "committee staff" a source of wealth? No.
    *   Is "committee staff" a source of aid or support? Yes.
    *   Is "committee staff" resourcefulness? No.

    *   Sense 2 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: committee
Target surface form: committee
Context:
To the extent that the primary duty of personal staff involves local benefit - seeking, this indicates that political philosophy leads congressional Republicans to pay less attention to narrow constituent concerns. Second, if the key assumption is valid, Democrats should have lower attendance rates on roll-call votes than Republicans do to the extent that such votes reflect national policy making and that participating in such votes takes away from the time a legislator could otherwise devote to local benefit - seeking. This is indeed what the data indicate, particularly in the case of the House. The Democratic House attendance rate has not exceeded the Republican House attendance rate since 1959. Finally, as shown in the table, Democrats allocate a higher proportion of their personal staffs to district offices -- where local benefit - seeking duties matter more and national policy making activities matter less relative to Washington offices. An examination of changes in personal staffing decisions in the Senate between 1986 and 1987 -LRB- when control of that body changed party hands -RRB-, moreover, reveals that the personal staffing differences noted in the table can not be attributed to the disproportionate control Democrats exercise, due to their majority - party status, over other resources such as <t>committee</t> staff. An additional piece of evidence from the Senate: Holding other factors constant, such as incumbency advantages and regional factors, the difference between popular votes for Republican presidential and senatorial candidates in states conducting a Senate election turns out to be a positive function of how onerous the federal government's tax burden is per state -LRB- a progressive tax rate hits higher - income states harder -RRB-.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=committee%1:14:00:: | definition=a special group delegated to consider some matter;  - Milton Berle | synonyms=commission | examples=a committee is a group that keeps minutes and loses hours
2. sense_key=committee%1:14:01:: | definition=a self-constituted organization to promote something | synonyms=citizens committee

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: `committee`
    *   Target surface form: `committee`
    *   Context: "...the personal staffing differences noted in the table can not be attributed to the disproportionate control Democrats exercise, due to their majority - party status, over other resources such as <t>committee</t> staff."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `committee%1:14:00`: a special group delegated to consider some matter; synonyms=commission.
        2.  `committee%1:14:01`: a self-constituted organization to promote something; synonyms=citizens committee.

    *   The context discusses congressional Republicans and Democrats, personal staff, roll-call votes, and the Senate.
    *   The specific phrase is "committee staff."
    *   In the context of a legislative body (like the US Congress/Senate), a "committee" is a formal group delegated to consider specific matters (legislation, oversight, etc.).

    *   Sense 1: "a special group delegated to consider some matter" (e.g., a congressional committee).
    *   Sense 2: "a self-constituted organization to promote something" (e.g., a citizens committee, an advocacy group).

    *   Congressional committees are delegated bodies within the legislative structure, fitting Sense 1 perfectly. They are not "self-constituted organizations to promote something" in the way a grassroots citizens committee is.

    *   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: staff
Target surface form: staff
Context:
To the extent that the primary duty of personal staff involves local benefit - seeking, this indicates that political philosophy leads congressional Republicans to pay less attention to narrow constituent concerns. Second, if the key assumption is valid, Democrats should have lower attendance rates on roll-call votes than Republicans do to the extent that such votes reflect national policy making and that participating in such votes takes away from the time a legislator could otherwise devote to local benefit - seeking. This is indeed what the data indicate, particularly in the case of the House. The Democratic House attendance rate has not exceeded the Republican House attendance rate since 1959. Finally, as shown in the table, Democrats allocate a higher proportion of their personal staffs to district offices -- where local benefit - seeking duties matter more and national policy making activities matter less relative to Washington offices. An examination of changes in personal staffing decisions in the Senate between 1986 and 1987 -LRB- when control of that body changed party hands -RRB-, moreover, reveals that the personal staffing differences noted in the table can not be attributed to the disproportionate control Democrats exercise, due to their majority - party status, over other resources such as committee <t>staff</t>. An additional piece of evidence from the Senate: Holding other factors constant, such as incumbency advantages and regional factors, the difference between popular votes for Republican presidential and senatorial candidates in states conducting a Senate election turns out to be a positive function of how onerous the federal government's tax burden is per state -LRB- a progressive tax rate hits higher - income states harder -RRB-.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=staff%1:14:01:: | definition=personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task | examples=the hospital has an excellent nursing staff; the general relied on his staff to make routine decisions
2. sense_key=staff%1:06:00:: | definition=a strong rod or stick with a specialized utilitarian purpose | examples=he walked with the help of a wooden staff
3. sense_key=staff%1:14:00:: | definition=the body of teachers and administrators at a school | synonyms=faculty | examples=the dean addressed the letter to the entire staff of the university
4. sense_key=staff%1:27:00:: | definition=building material consisting of plaster and hair; used to cover external surfaces of temporary structure (as at an exposition) or for decoration
5. sense_key=staff%1:10:01:: | definition=a rod carried as a symbol
6. sense_key=staff%1:10:00:: | definition=(music) the system of five horizontal lines on which the musical notes are written | synonyms=stave

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: `staff`
    *   Target surface form: `staff`
    *   Context: "...the personal staffing differences noted in the table can not be attributed to the disproportionate control Democrats exercise, due to their majority - party status, over other resources such as committee <t>staff</t>."
    *   Key phrases: "personal staff", "personal staffing decisions", "committee staff".

    *   Sense 1: `personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task` (e.g., nursing staff, general's staff).
    *   Sense 2: `a strong rod or stick with a specialized utilitarian purpose`.
    *   Sense 3: `the body of teachers and administrators at a school` (synonym: faculty).
    *   Sense 4: `building material consisting of plaster and hair`.
    *   Sense 5: `a rod carried as a symbol`.
    *   Sense 6: `(music) the system of five horizontal lines on which the musical notes are written`.

    *   The context discusses political staff (personal staff, committee staff) in the US Congress (House, Senate).
    *   These are people employed to assist legislators and committees.
    *   Sense 1 ("personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task") fits perfectly.
    *   Sense 3 is specifically for schools/universities.
    *   Senses 2, 4, 5, and 6 are completely unrelated.

    *   Sense 1 is the most general and accurate description of personnel assisting a superior (in this case, a member of Congress or a committee).