[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: run
Target surface form: running
Context:
Third, the theory suggests why legislators who pay too much attention to national policy making relative to local benefit-seeking have lower security in office. For example, first-term - term members of the House, once the most vulnerable of incumbents, have become virtually immune to defeat. The one exception to this recent trend was the defeat of 13 of the 52 freshman Republicans brought into office in 1980 by the Reagan revolution and running for re-election in 1982. Because these freshmen placed far more emphasis on their partisan role -- spreading the Reagan revolution -- in national policy making, they were more vulnerable to defeat. Fourth, the theory indicates why the Republican Party may have a difficult time attracting viable candidates for congressional office. Potential candidates may be discouraged from <t>running</t> less by the congressional salary than by the prospect of defeat at the hands of a Democratic opponent. To the extent that potential Republican candidates and their financial backers realize that the congressional prisoner's dilemma game works to their disadvantage, the Republican Party will be hindered in its attempts to field a competitive slate of congressional candidates.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=run%2:38:00:: | definition=move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time | examples=Don't run--you'll be out of breath; The children ran to the store
2. sense_key=run%2:38:04:: | definition=flee; take to one's heels; cut and run | synonyms=scat, scarper, turn tail, lam, run away, hightail it | examples=If you see this man, run!; The burglars escaped before the police showed up
3. sense_key=run%2:42:00:: | definition=stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point | synonyms=go, pass, lead, extend | examples=Service runs all the way to Cranbury; His knowledge doesn't go very far
4. sense_key=run%2:41:02:: | definition=direct or control; projects, businesses, etc. | synonyms=operate | examples=She is running a relief operation in the Sudan
5. sense_key=run%2:42:04:: | definition=have a particular form | synonyms=go | examples=the story or argument runs as follows; as the saying goes...
6. sense_key=run%2:38:01:: | definition=move along, of liquids | synonyms=flow, feed, course | examples=Water flowed into the cave; the Missouri feeds into the Mississippi
7. sense_key=run%2:35:00:: | definition=perform as expected when applied | synonyms=function, work, operate, go | examples=The washing machine won't go unless it's plugged in; Does this old car still run well?
8. sense_key=run%2:42:07:: | definition=change or be different within limits | synonyms=range | examples=Estimates for the losses in the earthquake range as high as $2 billion; Interest rates run from 5 to 10 percent
9. sense_key=run%2:33:06:: | definition=run, stand, or compete for an office or a position | synonyms=campaign | examples=Who's running for treasurer this year?
10. sense_key=run%2:36:01:: | definition=cause to emit recorded audio or video | synonyms=play | examples=They ran the tapes over and over again; I'll play you my favorite record
11. sense_key=run%2:38:11:: | definition=move about freely and without restraint, or act as if running around in an uncontrolled way | examples=who are these people running around in the building?; She runs around telling everyone of her troubles
12. sense_key=run%2:42:01:: | definition=have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined | synonyms=tend, be given, lean, incline | examples=She tends to be nervous before her lectures; These dresses run small
13. sense_key=run%2:35:04:: | definition=be operating, running or functioning | examples=The car is still running--turn it off!
14. sense_key=run%2:30:03:: | definition=change from one state to another | examples=run amok; run rogue
15. sense_key=run%2:30:07:: | definition=cause to perform | examples=run a subject; run a process
16. sense_key=run%2:42:02:: | definition=be affected by; be subjected to | examples=run a temperature; run a risk
17. sense_key=run%2:42:03:: | definition=continue to exist | synonyms=prevail, persist, die hard, endure | examples=These stories die hard; The legend of Elvis endures
18. sense_key=run%2:42:06:: | definition=occur persistently | examples=Musical talent runs in the family
19. sense_key=run%2:41:00:: | definition=carry out a process or program, as on a computer or a machine | synonyms=execute | examples=Run the dishwasher; run a new program on the Mac
20. sense_key=run%2:36:02:: | definition=include as the content; broadcast or publicize | synonyms=carry | examples=We ran the ad three times; This paper carries a restaurant review
21. sense_key=run%2:36:00:: | definition=carry out | examples=run an errand
22. sense_key=run%2:35:01:: | definition=pass over, across, or through | synonyms=guide, draw, pass | examples=He ran his eyes over her body; She ran her fingers along the carved figurine
23. sense_key=run%2:42:08:: | definition=cause something to pass or lead somewhere | synonyms=lead | examples=Run the wire behind the cabinet
24. sense_key=run%2:41:01:: | definition=make without a miss
25. sense_key=run%2:40:06:: | definition=deal in illegally, such as arms or liquor | synonyms=black market
26. sense_key=run%2:38:10:: | definition=cause an animal to move fast | examples=run the dogs
27. sense_key=run%2:38:08:: | definition=be diffused | synonyms=bleed | examples=These dyes and colors are guaranteed not to run
28. sense_key=run%2:38:03:: | definition=sail before the wind
29. sense_key=run%2:38:05:: | definition=cover by running; run a certain distance | examples=She ran 10 miles that day
30. sense_key=run%2:42:05:: | definition=extend or continue for a certain period of time | synonyms=run for | examples=The film runs 5 hours
31. sense_key=run%2:41:04:: | definition=set animals loose to graze
32. sense_key=run%2:38:02:: | definition=keep company | synonyms=consort | examples=the heifers run with the bulls to produce offspring
33. sense_key=run%2:38:06:: | definition=run with the ball; in such sports as football
34. sense_key=run%2:38:13:: | definition=travel rapidly, by any (unspecified) means | examples=Run to the store!; She always runs to Italy, because she has a lover there
35. sense_key=run%2:38:09:: | definition=travel a route regularly | synonyms=ply | examples=Ships ply the waters near the coast
36. sense_key=run%2:33:02:: | definition=pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals) | synonyms=hunt, hunt down, track down | examples=Goering often hunted wild boars in Poland; The dogs are running deer
37. sense_key=run%2:33:01:: | definition=compete in a race | synonyms=race | examples=he is running the Marathon this year; let's race and see who gets there first
38. sense_key=run%2:30:02:: | definition=progress by being changed | synonyms=move, go | examples=The speech has to go through several more drafts; run through your presentation before the meeting
39. sense_key=run%2:30:00:: | definition=reduce or cause to be reduced from a solid to a liquid state, usually by heating | synonyms=melt, melt down | examples=melt butter; melt down gold
40. sense_key=run%2:30:01:: | definition=come unraveled or undone as if by snagging | synonyms=ladder | examples=Her nylons were running
41. sense_key=run%2:30:04:: | definition=become undone | synonyms=unravel | examples=the sweater unraveled

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": 9}
```

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `run`
    *   Target surface form: `running`
    *   Context: "Potential candidates may be discouraged from <t>running</t> less by the congressional salary than by the prospect of defeat at the hands of a Democratic opponent."
    *   Surrounding context: The text discusses legislators, national policy making, security in office, incumbents, defeat, freshman Republicans, running for re-election, and attracting viable candidates for congressional office.

    *   The sentence is about "Potential candidates" being "discouraged from running".
    *   The context is clearly about political elections ("congressional office", "Democratic opponent", "running for re-election").
    *   Therefore, "running" here means competing for a political office.

    *   Sense 1: move fast by using one's feet (Physical running) - No.
    *   Sense 2: flee (Physical running) - No.
    *   Sense 3: stretch out over a distance (Spatial/Temporal) - No.
    *   Sense 4: direct or control (Manage) - No.
    *   Sense 5: have a particular form (Story/Argument) - No.
    *   Sense 6: move along, of liquids (Flow) - No.
    *   Sense 7: perform as expected (Function) - No.
    *   Sense 8: change or be different within limits (Range) - No.
    *   Sense 9: run, stand, or compete for an office or a position (Campaign) - **Yes**.
    *   Sense 10: cause to emit recorded audio or video (Play) - No.
    *   Sense 11: move about freely (Uncontrolled) - No.
    *   Sense 12: have a tendency or disposition (Tend) - No.
    *   Sense 13: be operating (Functioning) - No.
    *   Sense 14: change from one state to another (Amok/Rogue) - No.
    *   Sense 15: cause to perform (Process) - No.
    *   Sense 16: be affected by (Risk/Temperature) - No.
    *   Sense 17: continue to exist (Prevail) - No.
    *   Sense 18: occur persistently (Family trait) - No.
    *   Sense 19: carry out a process or program (Execute) - No.
    *   Sense 20: include as the content (Broadcast) - No.
    *   Sense 21: carry out (Errand) - No.
    *   Sense 22: pass over, across, or through (Guide) - No.
    *   Sense 23: cause something to pass or lead somewhere (Lead) - No.
    *   Sense 24: make without a miss - No.
    *   Sense 25: deal in illegally (Black market) - No.
    *   Sense 26: cause an animal to move fast - No.
    *   Sense 27: be diffused (Bleed) - No.
    *   Sense 28: sail before the wind - No.
    *   Sense 29: cover by running (Distance) - No.
    *   Sense 30: extend or continue for a certain period of time - No.
    *   Sense 31: set animals loose to graze - No.
    *   Sense 32: keep company (Consort) - No.
    *   Sense 33: run with the ball (Sports) - No.
    *   Sense 34: travel rapidly (Unspecified means) - No.
    *   Sense 35: travel a route regularly (Ply) - No.
    *   Sense 36: pursue for food or sport (Hunt) - No.
    *   Sense 37: compete in a race (Race) - No.
    *   Sense 38: progress by being changed (Drafts) - No.
    *   Sense 39: reduce from solid to liquid (Melt) - No.
    *   Sense 40: come unraveled (Nylons) - No.
    *   Sense 41: become undone (Sweater) - No.

    *   Sense 9: "run, stand, or compete for an office or a position | synonyms=campaign | examples=Who's running for treasurer this year?"
    *   This matches the context perfectly ("Potential candidates may be discouraged from running... for congressional office").


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: prospect
Target surface form: prospect
Context:
Third, the theory suggests why legislators who pay too much attention to national policy making relative to local benefit-seeking have lower security in office. For example, first-term - term members of the House, once the most vulnerable of incumbents, have become virtually immune to defeat. The one exception to this recent trend was the defeat of 13 of the 52 freshman Republicans brought into office in 1980 by the Reagan revolution and running for re-election in 1982. Because these freshmen placed far more emphasis on their partisan role -- spreading the Reagan revolution -- in national policy making, they were more vulnerable to defeat. Fourth, the theory indicates why the Republican Party may have a difficult time attracting viable candidates for congressional office. Potential candidates may be discouraged from running less by the congressional salary than by the <t>prospect</t> of defeat at the hands of a Democratic opponent. To the extent that potential Republican candidates and their financial backers realize that the congressional prisoner's dilemma game works to their disadvantage, the Republican Party will be hindered in its attempts to field a competitive slate of congressional candidates.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=prospect%1:26:00:: | definition=the possibility of future success | synonyms=chance | examples=his prospects as a writer are excellent
2. sense_key=prospect%1:09:01:: | definition=belief about (or mental picture of) the future | synonyms=expectation, outlook
3. sense_key=prospect%1:18:00:: | definition=someone who is considered for something (for an office or prize or honor etc.) | synonyms=candidate
4. sense_key=prospect%1:09:00:: | definition=the visual percept of a region | synonyms=view, aspect, scene, vista, panorama | examples=the most desirable feature of the park are the beautiful views
5. sense_key=prospect%1:04:00:: | definition=a prediction of the course of a disease | synonyms=prognosis, medical prognosis

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: `prospect`
    *   Target surface form: `prospect`
    *   Context: "Potential candidates may be discouraged from running less by the congressional salary than by the <t>prospect</t> of defeat at the hands of a Democratic opponent."

    *   Sense 1: `the possibility of future success` (synonym: chance). Example: "his prospects as a writer are excellent".
    *   Sense 2: `belief about (or mental picture of) the future` (synonyms: expectation, outlook).
    *   Sense 3: `someone who is considered for something` (synonym: candidate).
    *   Sense 4: `the visual percept of a region` (synonyms: view, aspect, scene, vista, panorama).
    *   Sense 5: `a prediction of the course of a disease` (synonyms: prognosis, medical prognosis).

    *   The sentence says: "...discouraged from running less by the congressional salary than by the prospect of defeat..."
    *   Here, "prospect of defeat" refers to the *possibility* or *expectation* that they will be defeated.
    *   It is not a person (Sense 3).
    *   It is not a visual view (Sense 4).
    *   It is not a medical prognosis (Sense 5).
    *   It is not specifically "possibility of future success" (Sense 1), because defeat is the opposite of success.
    *   It is a "belief about (or mental picture of) the future" or an "expectation" (Sense 2).

    *   Sense 1: "possibility of future success". Defeat is not success.
    *   Sense 2: "belief about (or mental picture of) the future" / "expectation". The "prospect of defeat" is the expectation or mental picture of being defeated in the future.

    *   "The prospect of [something happening]" usually maps to the expectation or possibility of that event.
    *   Sense 2 (expectation, outlook) fits "prospect of defeat" perfectly.

    *   Sense 1: Possibility of success. (Incorrect, defeat is not success).
    *   Sense 2: Belief/mental picture of the future. (Correct).
    *   Sense 3: Candidate. (Incorrect).
    *   Sense 4: View. (Incorrect).
    *   Sense 5: Medical prognosis. (Incorrect).

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: defeat
Target surface form: defeat
Context:
Third, the theory suggests why legislators who pay too much attention to national policy making relative to local benefit-seeking have lower security in office. For example, first-term - term members of the House, once the most vulnerable of incumbents, have become virtually immune to defeat. The one exception to this recent trend was the defeat of 13 of the 52 freshman Republicans brought into office in 1980 by the Reagan revolution and running for re-election in 1982. Because these freshmen placed far more emphasis on their partisan role -- spreading the Reagan revolution -- in national policy making, they were more vulnerable to defeat. Fourth, the theory indicates why the Republican Party may have a difficult time attracting viable candidates for congressional office. Potential candidates may be discouraged from running less by the congressional salary than by the prospect of <t>defeat</t> at the hands of a Democratic opponent. To the extent that potential Republican candidates and their financial backers realize that the congressional prisoner's dilemma game works to their disadvantage, the Republican Party will be hindered in its attempts to field a competitive slate of congressional candidates.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=defeat%1:11:00:: | definition=an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest | synonyms=licking | examples=it was a narrow defeat; the army's only defeat
2. sense_key=defeat%1:12:00:: | definition=the feeling that accompanies an experience of being thwarted in attaining your goals | synonyms=frustration

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: `defeat`
    *   Target surface form: `defeat`
    *   Context: "...Potential candidates may be discouraged from running less by the congressional salary than by the prospect of <t>defeat</t> at the hands of a Democratic opponent."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `defeat%1:11:00::`: an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest (synonyms: licking; examples: it was a narrow defeat; the army's only defeat).
        2.  `defeat%1:12:00::`: the feeling that accompanies an experience of being thwarted in attaining your goals (synonyms: frustration).

    *   The sentence discusses potential candidates for congressional office.
    *   They are discouraged by the "prospect of defeat at the hands of a Democratic opponent."
    *   In this context, "defeat" refers to losing an election (a contest).

    *   Sense 1: "an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest". This fits perfectly with losing an election.
    *   Sense 2: "the feeling that accompanies an experience of being thwarted... (frustration)". This refers to an emotion, not the event of losing the election itself.

    *   The context "at the hands of a Democratic opponent" strongly implies the event of losing the contest, not the feeling of frustration.


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

[User]
Target lemma: democratic
Target surface form: Democratic
Context:
Third, the theory suggests why legislators who pay too much attention to national policy making relative to local benefit-seeking have lower security in office. For example, first-term - term members of the House, once the most vulnerable of incumbents, have become virtually immune to defeat. The one exception to this recent trend was the defeat of 13 of the 52 freshman Republicans brought into office in 1980 by the Reagan revolution and running for re-election in 1982. Because these freshmen placed far more emphasis on their partisan role -- spreading the Reagan revolution -- in national policy making, they were more vulnerable to defeat. Fourth, the theory indicates why the Republican Party may have a difficult time attracting viable candidates for congressional office. Potential candidates may be discouraged from running less by the congressional salary than by the prospect of defeat at the hands of a <t>Democratic</t> opponent. To the extent that potential Republican candidates and their financial backers realize that the congressional prisoner's dilemma game works to their disadvantage, the Republican Party will be hindered in its attempts to field a competitive slate of congressional candidates.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=democratic%3:00:00:: | definition=characterized by or advocating or based upon the principles of democracy or social equality; ; ; - George du Maurier | examples=democratic government; a democratic country
2. sense_key=democratic%3:01:00:: | definition=belong to or relating to the Democratic Party | examples=Democratic senator
3. sense_key=democratic%5:00:00:common:01 | definition=representing or appealing to or adapted for the benefit of the people at large | synonyms=popular | examples=democratic art forms; a democratic or popular movement

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

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

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `democratic`
    *   Target surface form: `Democratic`
    *   Context: "...the prospect of defeat at the hands of a <t>Democratic</t> opponent."
    *   Surrounding context: The text discusses legislators, the House, Republicans, the Reagan revolution, and the Republican Party. It specifically mentions "potential Republican candidates" and their fear of defeat by a "Democratic opponent."

    *   Sense 1: `democratic%3:00:00::` - characterized by or advocating or based upon the principles of democracy or social equality (e.g., democratic government).
    *   Sense 2: `democratic%3:01:00::` - belong to or relating to the Democratic Party (e.g., Democratic senator).
    *   Sense 3: `democratic%5:00:00:common:01` - representing or appealing to or adapted for the benefit of the people at large (e.g., democratic art forms).

    *   The context is explicitly about political parties in the US (Republican Party vs. Democratic opponent).
    *   The word "Democratic" is capitalized, which is a strong indicator of the proper noun referring to the Democratic Party.
    *   The contrast is between "Republican candidates" and "Democratic opponent."

    *   Sense 2 specifically refers to the Democratic Party.


[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: opponent
Target surface form: opponent
Context:
Third, the theory suggests why legislators who pay too much attention to national policy making relative to local benefit-seeking have lower security in office. For example, first-term - term members of the House, once the most vulnerable of incumbents, have become virtually immune to defeat. The one exception to this recent trend was the defeat of 13 of the 52 freshman Republicans brought into office in 1980 by the Reagan revolution and running for re-election in 1982. Because these freshmen placed far more emphasis on their partisan role -- spreading the Reagan revolution -- in national policy making, they were more vulnerable to defeat. Fourth, the theory indicates why the Republican Party may have a difficult time attracting viable candidates for congressional office. Potential candidates may be discouraged from running less by the congressional salary than by the prospect of defeat at the hands of a Democratic <t>opponent</t>. To the extent that potential Republican candidates and their financial backers realize that the congressional prisoner's dilemma game works to their disadvantage, the Republican Party will be hindered in its attempts to field a competitive slate of congressional candidates.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=opponent%1:18:02:: | definition=a contestant that you are matched against | synonyms=opposition, opposite
2. sense_key=opponent%1:18:00:: | definition=someone who offers opposition | synonyms=adversary, antagonist, opposer, resister

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: `opponent`
    *   Target surface form: `opponent`
    *   Context: "...the prospect of defeat at the hands of a Democratic <t>opponent</t>."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `opponent%1:18:02::`: a contestant that you are matched against (synonyms: opposition, opposite)
        2.  `opponent%1:18:00::`: someone who offers opposition (synonyms: adversary, antagonist, opposer, resister)

    *   The context describes a political election ("candidates for congressional office", "defeat at the hands of a Democratic opponent").
    *   In an election, a candidate is matched against another candidate (a contestant).

    *   Sense 1: "a contestant that you are matched against". This fits perfectly with a political candidate running against another in an election.
    *   Sense 2: "someone who offers opposition". This is a broader term for an adversary or antagonist. While a political opponent *does* offer opposition, the specific context of a contest/election makes "contestant" (Sense 1) more precise.

    *   Sense 1 is specifically about a match or contest (like an election).
    *   Sense 2 is more general (someone who opposes an idea or a person).
    *   In the phrase "defeat at the hands of a Democratic opponent" in the context of running for office, the opponent is the other person in the race (the contestant).

    *   Sense 1: contestant matched against.
    *   Sense 2: someone who offers opposition.
    *   The context is a political race. A person running against another in a race is a contestant.

    *   Wait, let me double-check. Is a political opponent more of a "contestant" or an "adversary"?
    *   In WordNet, `opponent%1:18:02` (contestant) is often used for sports or games, but also elections.
    *   `opponent%1:18:00` (adversary) is more general.
    *   Looking at the synonyms:
        *   Sense 1: opposition, opposite.
        *   Sense 2: adversary, antagonist, opposer, resister.
    *   In the context of "defeat at the hands of a Democratic opponent", the person is the other candidate in the election. This is a match/contest.

    *   Let's re-evaluate.
    *   Sense 1: "a contestant that you are matched against"
    *   Sense 2: "someone who offers opposition"
    *   In a political election, the other candidate is the contestant you are matched against.

    *   Let's check common usage in WSD datasets for "opponent" in elections. Usually, "contestant" or "adversary" can both work, but "contestant" is more specific to the structure of a competition (like an election).

    *   Actually, looking at the synonyms again:
        *   Sense 1: opposition, opposite.
        *   Sense 2: adversary, antagonist, opposer, resister.
    *   "Adversary" (Sense 2) often fits political opponents well. However, "contestant" (Sense 1) specifically describes the role in a match.

    *   Let's look at the context again: "Potential candidates may be discouraged from running... by the prospect of defeat at the hands of a Democratic opponent."
    *   This is a zero-sum game (the "prisoner's dilemma game" is mentioned later). The opponent is the other person in the race.

    *   Comparing the two:
        1. Contestant matched against.
        2. Someone who offers opposition.

    *   In an election, the opponent is the other candidate. A candidate is a contestant.

    *   Let's try to see if there's a nuance I'm missing.
    *   Sense 1: `opponent%1:18:02`
    *   Sense 2: `opponent%1:18:00`
    *   If I search for "political opponent" in WordNet-based tools, it often maps to the "contestant" sense when it's about a specific race.

    *   Let's re-read: "defeat at the hands of a Democratic opponent".
    *   This is a direct competition for a seat.

    *   Sense 1: contestant.
    *   Sense 2: adversary.
    *   While an opponent is an adversary, the specific relationship here is that of two people competing for one position.

    *   Let's double-check the synonyms for Sense 1: "opposition, opposite". This seems a bit odd for "contestant".
    *   Let's double-check the synonyms for Sense 2: "adversary, antagonist, opposer, resister".

    *   Wait, if Sense 1's synonyms are "opposition, opposite", and Sense 2's are "adversary, antagonist", maybe Sense 2 is the better fit for a person?
    *   Actually, "contestant" is a person. "Opposition" can be a group or a person.

    *   Let's think about "contestant" vs "adversary".
    *   Contestant: a person who takes part in a contest.
    *   Adversary: one's opponent in a contest, conflict, or dispute.

    *   In the context of an election, the other candidate is definitely a contestant.

    *   Let's look at the senses again.
    *   1. a contestant that you are matched against
    *   2. someone who offers opposition

    *   The "contestant" sense (1) is more specific to the "matched against" part of an election.

    *   Let's search for "opponent" in a similar context in WordNet.
    *   Example: "The tennis player defeated his opponent." -> Sense 1 (contestant).
    *   Example: "He is a lifelong opponent of capital punishment." -> Sense 2 (someone who offers opposition).
    *   Example: "The political opponent campaigned hard." -> Sense 1 (contestant).

    *   The context "defeat at the hands of a Democratic opponent" is very similar to "defeated his opponent" in a tennis match. It's a direct competition.

    *   Therefore, Sense 1 is the most precise.


[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: extent
Target surface form: extent
Context:
For example, first-term - term members of the House, once the most vulnerable of incumbents, have become virtually immune to defeat. The one exception to this recent trend was the defeat of 13 of the 52 freshman Republicans brought into office in 1980 by the Reagan revolution and running for re-election in 1982. Because these freshmen placed far more emphasis on their partisan role -- spreading the Reagan revolution -- in national policy making, they were more vulnerable to defeat. Fourth, the theory indicates why the Republican Party may have a difficult time attracting viable candidates for congressional office. Potential candidates may be discouraged from running less by the congressional salary than by the prospect of defeat at the hands of a Democratic opponent. To the <t>extent</t> that potential Republican candidates and their financial backers realize that the congressional prisoner's dilemma game works to their disadvantage, the Republican Party will be hindered in its attempts to field a competitive slate of congressional candidates. Fifth, the theory may provide at least a partial reason for why ticket splitting has been particularly pronounced in the South.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=extent%1:26:00:: | definition=the point or degree to which something extends | examples=the extent of the damage; the full extent of the law
2. sense_key=extent%1:07:00:: | definition=the distance or area or volume over which something extends | examples=the vast extent of the desert; an orchard of considerable extent

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: `extent`
    *   Target surface form: `extent`
    *   Context: "To the <t>extent</t> that potential Republican candidates and their financial backers realize that the congressional prisoner's dilemma game works to their disadvantage, the Republican Party will be hindered..."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `extent%1:26:00::`: the point or degree to which something extends (e.g., "the extent of the damage", "the full extent of the law").
        2.  `extent%1:07:00::`: the distance or area or volume over which something extends (e.g., "the vast extent of the desert", "an orchard of considerable extent").

    *   The phrase is "To the extent that...".
    *   This is a common idiomatic construction meaning "to the degree that" or "insofar as".
    *   It refers to the degree of realization/awareness of the potential candidates and backers.

    *   Sense 1: "the point or degree to which something extends". This fits perfectly with "the degree to which they realize".
    *   Sense 2: "the distance or area or volume over which something extends". This refers to physical space/size, which does not fit the context of "realizing" something.

    *   Sense 1 is the correct choice.


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

[User]
Target lemma: potential
Target surface form: potential
Context:
For example, first-term - term members of the House, once the most vulnerable of incumbents, have become virtually immune to defeat. The one exception to this recent trend was the defeat of 13 of the 52 freshman Republicans brought into office in 1980 by the Reagan revolution and running for re-election in 1982. Because these freshmen placed far more emphasis on their partisan role -- spreading the Reagan revolution -- in national policy making, they were more vulnerable to defeat. Fourth, the theory indicates why the Republican Party may have a difficult time attracting viable candidates for congressional office. Potential candidates may be discouraged from running less by the congressional salary than by the prospect of defeat at the hands of a Democratic opponent. To the extent that <t>potential</t> Republican candidates and their financial backers realize that the congressional prisoner's dilemma game works to their disadvantage, the Republican Party will be hindered in its attempts to field a competitive slate of congressional candidates. Fifth, the theory may provide at least a partial reason for why ticket splitting has been particularly pronounced in the South.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=potential%3:00:00:: | definition=existing in possibility | synonyms=possible | examples=a potential problem; possible uses of nuclear power
2. sense_key=potential%5:00:00:prospective:00 | definition=expected to become or be; in prospect | synonyms=likely | examples=potential clients

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: `potential`
    *   Target surface form: `potential`
    *   Context: "To the extent that <t>potential</t> Republican candidates and their financial backers realize that the congressional prisoner's dilemma game works to their disadvantage..."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `potential%3:00:00::`: existing in possibility (synonym: possible; example: a potential problem)
        2.  `potential%5:00:00:prospective:00`: expected to become or be; in prospect (synonym: likely; example: potential clients)

    *   The phrase is "potential Republican candidates".
    *   These are people who might run for office in the future (prospective candidates).
    *   They are not just "possible" in a theoretical sense, but people who are expected or likely to become candidates.

    *   Sense 1: "existing in possibility" (e.g., "a potential problem"). This is more about a state or a quality that could manifest.
    *   Sense 2: "expected to become or be; in prospect" (e.g., "potential clients"). This is specifically used for people who are likely to fill a certain role in the future.

    *   "Potential candidates" fits perfectly with "potential clients" (Sense 2). They are prospective candidates.

    *   Sense 1: possible
    *   Sense 2: prospective/likely
    *   "Prospective candidates" is the standard meaning here.


[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: candidate
Target surface form: candidates
Context:
For example, first-term - term members of the House, once the most vulnerable of incumbents, have become virtually immune to defeat. The one exception to this recent trend was the defeat of 13 of the 52 freshman Republicans brought into office in 1980 by the Reagan revolution and running for re-election in 1982. Because these freshmen placed far more emphasis on their partisan role -- spreading the Reagan revolution -- in national policy making, they were more vulnerable to defeat. Fourth, the theory indicates why the Republican Party may have a difficult time attracting viable candidates for congressional office. Potential candidates may be discouraged from running less by the congressional salary than by the prospect of defeat at the hands of a Democratic opponent. To the extent that potential Republican <t>candidates</t> and their financial backers realize that the congressional prisoner's dilemma game works to their disadvantage, the Republican Party will be hindered in its attempts to field a competitive slate of congressional candidates. Fifth, the theory may provide at least a partial reason for why ticket splitting has been particularly pronounced in the South.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=candidate%1:18:01:: | definition=a politician who is running for public office | synonyms=campaigner, nominee
2. sense_key=candidate%1:18:00:: | definition=someone who is considered for something (for an office or prize or honor etc.) | synonyms=prospect

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: `candidate`
    *   Target surface form: `candidates`
    *   Context: The text discusses members of the House, incumbents, re-election, the Republican Party, and "attracting viable candidates for congressional office." Specifically, the target sentence is: "To the extent that potential Republican <t>candidates</t> and their financial backers realize that the congressional prisoner's dilemma game works to their disadvantage..."
    *   Candidate Senses:
        1.  `candidate%1:18:01::`: a politician who is running for public office (synonyms: campaigner, nominee).
        2.  `candidate%1:18:00::`: someone who is considered for something (for an office or prize or honor etc.) (synonyms: prospect).

    *   The context is explicitly about "congressional office," "running for re-election," "Republican Party," and "field a competitive slate of congressional candidates."
    *   The target word "candidates" refers to people who are potentially running for a seat in the US House of Representatives (public office).

    *   Sense 1 is specific to politicians running for public office.
    *   Sense 2 is a general term for anyone considered for something (office, prize, honor).
    *   Since the context is specifically about political office (congressional office), Sense 1 is the more precise and accurate fit.

    *   Sense 1: "a politician who is running for public office" -> Matches perfectly.
    *   Sense 2: "someone who is considered for something" -> Too general.


[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: realize
Target surface form: realize
Context:
For example, first-term - term members of the House, once the most vulnerable of incumbents, have become virtually immune to defeat. The one exception to this recent trend was the defeat of 13 of the 52 freshman Republicans brought into office in 1980 by the Reagan revolution and running for re-election in 1982. Because these freshmen placed far more emphasis on their partisan role -- spreading the Reagan revolution -- in national policy making, they were more vulnerable to defeat. Fourth, the theory indicates why the Republican Party may have a difficult time attracting viable candidates for congressional office. Potential candidates may be discouraged from running less by the congressional salary than by the prospect of defeat at the hands of a Democratic opponent. To the extent that potential Republican candidates and their financial backers <t>realize</t> that the congressional prisoner's dilemma game works to their disadvantage, the Republican Party will be hindered in its attempts to field a competitive slate of congressional candidates. Fifth, the theory may provide at least a partial reason for why ticket splitting has been particularly pronounced in the South.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=realize%2:31:01:: | definition=be fully aware or cognizant of | synonyms=recognize, recognise, realise, agnize, agnise
2. sense_key=realize%2:31:00:: | definition=perceive (an idea or situation) mentally | synonyms=understand, realise, see | examples=Now I see!; I just can't see your point
3. sense_key=realize%2:36:00:: | definition=make real or concrete; give reality or substance to | synonyms=realise, actualize, actualise, substantiate | examples=our ideas must be substantiated into actions
4. sense_key=realize%2:40:01:: | definition=earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages | synonyms=gain, take in, clear, make, earn, realise | examples=How much do you make a month in your new job?; She earns a lot in her new job
5. sense_key=realize%2:40:00:: | definition=convert into cash; of goods and property | synonyms=realise
6. sense_key=realize%2:36:07:: | definition=expand or complete (a part in a piece of baroque music) by supplying the harmonies indicated in the figured bass | synonyms=realise

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: `realize`
    *   Context: "To the extent that potential Republican candidates and their financial backers <t>realize</t> that the congressional prisoner's dilemma game works to their disadvantage, the Republican Party will be hindered..."
    *   Meaning: The candidates and backers *become aware* or *understand* that the situation is to their disadvantage.

    *   Sense 1: `be fully aware or cognizant of` (synonyms: recognize, recognise, realise, agnize, agnise)
    *   Sense 2: `perceive (an idea or situation) mentally` (synonyms: understand, realise, see)
    *   Sense 3: `make real or concrete; give reality or substance to` (synonyms: realise, actualize, actualise, substantiate)
    *   Sense 4: `earn on some commercial or business transaction` (synonyms: gain, take in, clear, make, earn, realise)
    *   Sense 5: `convert into cash` (synonyms: realise)
    *   Sense 6: `expand or complete (a part in a piece of baroque music)` (synonyms: realise)

    *   The context is about candidates and backers understanding a strategic situation (the "prisoner's dilemma game").
    *   Sense 1 ("be fully aware or cognizant of") and Sense 2 ("perceive (an idea or situation) mentally") are very close.
    *   Let's look at the nuances:
        *   Sense 1: "be fully aware or cognizant of" (often implies a state of awareness or a realization of a fact).
        *   Sense 2: "perceive (an idea or situation) mentally" (often implies the act of understanding or seeing a point).
    *   In the sentence "To the extent that potential Republican candidates and their financial backers realize that...", it means they are aware of the fact that the game works to their disadvantage.
    *   Comparing "be fully aware of" (Sense 1) vs "perceive mentally/understand" (Sense 2).
    *   Usually, "realize that [clause]" maps well to "become aware that" or "understand that".
    *   Looking at the synonyms:
        *   Sense 1: recognize, recognise, realise.
        *   Sense 2: understand, realise, see.
    *   In many WordNet-based datasets, "realize" in the sense of "become aware of a fact" is mapped to "be fully aware or cognizant of".
    *   Let's re-evaluate Sense 1 vs Sense 2.
        *   Sense 1: "be fully aware or cognizant of"
        *   Sense 2: "perceive (an idea or situation) mentally"
    *   The phrase "realize that [fact]" is a classic usage of "be aware of".
    *   Example for Sense 2: "Now I see!"; "I just can't see your point". These are more about understanding a concept or a point of view.
    *   The context "realize that the congressional prisoner's dilemma game works to their disadvantage" is more about being aware of a factual situation/dynamic.

    *   Sense 1: be fully aware or cognizant of.
    *   Sense 2: perceive (an idea or situation) mentally.
    *   If I say "I realize that I forgot my keys," I am aware of the fact.
    *   If I say "I realize why you are angry," I understand the reason.
    *   "Realize that the game works to their disadvantage" is very similar to "be aware that the game works to their disadvantage."

    *   Sense 1 is often the primary sense for "realize" meaning "become aware of".
    *   Sense 2 is more about the mental process of understanding.
    *   In this context, the awareness of the disadvantage is the key.

    *   Sense 1: be fully aware or cognizant of.
    *   Sense 2: perceive (an idea or situation) mentally.
    *   Looking at the synonyms again: Sense 1 has "recognize", Sense 2 has "understand".
    *   "Realize that..." is almost always "become aware that" or "understand that".
    *   Let's check common WordNet mappings. Often, "realize" as in "become aware" is Sense 1.

    *   "To the extent that [they] realize that [fact]..."
    *   This is a state of awareness. Sense 1 fits "be fully aware or cognizant of".

    *   Sense 1: be fully aware or cognizant of.
    *   Sense 2: perceive (an idea or situation) mentally.
    *   Wait, let me look at the examples for Sense 2: "Now I see!"; "I just can't see your point". These are about understanding a point or a logic.
    *   The target sentence is "realize that the... game works to their disadvantage". This is recognizing a fact/situation.
    *   Sense 1 seems slightly more appropriate for "being aware of a fact".

    *   Sense 1: be fully aware or cognizant of.
    *   Sense 2: perceive (an idea or situation) mentally.
    *   Actually, in many contexts, these are nearly identical. But "cognizant of" (Sense 1) is a very strong match for "realize that...".

    *   Sense 1: be fully aware or cognizant of.
    *   Sense 2: perceive (an idea or situation) mentally.
    *   If the sentence was "I realize your point," Sense 2 would be perfect.
    *   Since it's "realize that [clause]," it's more about the awareness of the truth of that clause.

    *   Sense 1: be fully aware or cognizant of.
    *   Sense 2: perceive (an idea or situation) mentally.
    *   Let's try to find a distinction. "Cognizant" is more about the state of knowing. "Perceive mentally" is more about the act of understanding.
    *   "To the extent that they realize..." suggests the degree of their awareness.

    *   Sense 1: be fully aware or cognizant of.
    *   Sense 2: perceive (an idea or situation) mentally.
    *   Looking at the synonyms for Sense 1: recognize, recognise, realise.
    *   Looking at the synonyms for Sense 2: understand, realise, see.
    *   "Realize that..." is often synonymous with "recognize that...".

    *   Sense 1: be fully aware or cognizant of.
    *   Sense 2: perceive (an idea or situation) mentally.
    *   In the context of "realize that the game works to their disadvantage", they are becoming aware of a fact. Sense 1 is the most direct 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: work
Target surface form: works
Context:
For example, first-term - term members of the House, once the most vulnerable of incumbents, have become virtually immune to defeat. The one exception to this recent trend was the defeat of 13 of the 52 freshman Republicans brought into office in 1980 by the Reagan revolution and running for re-election in 1982. Because these freshmen placed far more emphasis on their partisan role -- spreading the Reagan revolution -- in national policy making, they were more vulnerable to defeat. Fourth, the theory indicates why the Republican Party may have a difficult time attracting viable candidates for congressional office. Potential candidates may be discouraged from running less by the congressional salary than by the prospect of defeat at the hands of a Democratic opponent. To the extent that potential Republican candidates and their financial backers realize that the congressional prisoner's dilemma game <t>works</t> to their disadvantage, the Republican Party will be hindered in its attempts to field a competitive slate of congressional candidates. Fifth, the theory may provide at least a partial reason for why ticket splitting has been particularly pronounced in the South.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=work%2:41:02:: | definition=exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity | examples=I will work hard to improve my grades; she worked hard for better living conditions for the poor
2. sense_key=work%2:41:00:: | definition=be employed | synonyms=do work | examples=Is your husband working again?; My wife never worked
3. sense_key=work%2:41:03:: | definition=have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected | synonyms=act | examples=The voting process doesn't work as well as people thought; How does your idea work in practice?
4. sense_key=work%2:35:02:: | definition=perform as expected when applied | synonyms=function, operate, go, run | examples=The washing machine won't go unless it's plugged in; Does this old car still run well?
5. sense_key=work%2:36:00:: | definition=shape, form, or improve a material | synonyms=work on, process | examples=work stone into tools; process iron
6. sense_key=work%2:29:00:: | definition=give a workout to | synonyms=exercise, work out | examples=Some parents exercise their infants; My personal trainer works me hard
7. sense_key=work%2:38:00:: | definition=proceed along a path | synonyms=make | examples=work one's way through the crowd; make one's way into the forest
8. sense_key=work%2:41:04:: | definition=operate in a certain place, area, or specialty | examples=She works the night clubs; The salesman works the Midwest
9. sense_key=work%2:41:05:: | definition=proceed towards a goal or along a path or through an activity | examples=work your way through every problem or task; She was working on her second martini when the guests arrived
10. sense_key=work%2:38:02:: | definition=move in an agitated manner | examples=His fingers worked with tension
11. sense_key=work%2:36:01:: | definition=cause to happen or to occur as a consequence | synonyms=bring, play, wreak, make for | examples=I cannot work a miracle; wreak havoc
12. sense_key=work%2:41:01:: | definition=cause to work | synonyms=put to work | examples=he is working his servants hard
13. sense_key=work%2:36:09:: | definition=prepare for crops | synonyms=cultivate, crop | examples=Work the soil; cultivate the land
14. sense_key=work%2:42:10:: | definition=behave in a certain way when handled | examples=This dough does not work easily; The soft metal works well
15. sense_key=work%2:41:10:: | definition=have and exert influence or effect | synonyms=influence, act upon | examples=The artist's work influenced the young painter; She worked on her friends to support the political candidate
16. sense_key=work%2:41:11:: | definition=operate in or through | examples=Work the phones
17. sense_key=work%2:41:12:: | definition=cause to operate or function | examples=This pilot works the controls; Can you work an electric drill?
18. sense_key=work%2:39:10:: | definition=provoke or excite | examples=The rock musician worked the crowd of young girls into a frenzy
19. sense_key=work%2:37:10:: | definition=gratify and charm, usually in order to influence | examples=the political candidate worked the crowds
20. sense_key=work%2:36:12:: | definition=make something, usually for a specific function | synonyms=shape, form, mold, mould, forge | examples=She molded the rice balls carefully; Form cylinders from the dough
21. sense_key=work%2:35:14:: | definition=move into or onto | examples=work the raisins into the dough; the student worked a few jokes into his presentation
22. sense_key=work%2:35:00:: | definition=make uniform | synonyms=knead | examples=knead dough; work the clay until it is soft
23. sense_key=work%2:34:10:: | definition=use or manipulate to one's advantage | synonyms=exploit | examples=He exploit the new taxation system; She knows how to work the system
24. sense_key=work%2:31:13:: | definition=find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of | synonyms=solve, work out, figure out, puzzle out, lick | examples=did you solve the problem?; Work out your problems with the boss
25. sense_key=work%2:30:14:: | definition=cause to undergo fermentation | synonyms=ferment | examples=We ferment the grapes for a very long time to achieve high alcohol content; The vintner worked the wine in big oak vats
26. sense_key=work%2:30:13:: | definition=go sour or spoil | synonyms=sour, turn, ferment | examples=The milk has soured; The wine worked
27. sense_key=work%2:30:10:: | definition=arrive at a certain condition through repeated motion | examples=The stitches of the hem worked loose after she wore the skirt many times

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

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

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

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `work`
    *   Target surface form: `works`
    *   Context: "To the extent that potential Republican candidates and their financial backers realize that the congressional prisoner's dilemma game <t>works</t> to their disadvantage, the Republican Party will be hindered in its attempts to field a competitive slate of congressional candidates."

    *   The sentence discusses a "congressional prisoner's dilemma game."
    *   The phrase is "the congressional prisoner's dilemma game works to their disadvantage."
    *   In this context, "works" means that the mechanism or logic of the "game" (the prisoner's dilemma) produces a specific result or effect (disadvantage).

    *   Sense 1: exert oneself (mental/physical work) - No.
    *   Sense 2: be employed - No.
    *   Sense 3: have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected (Synonyms: act; Examples: "The voting process doesn't work as well as people thought; How does your idea work in practice?") - This fits well. The "game" (the situation/mechanism) has a specific outcome (disadvantage).
    *   Sense 4: perform as expected when applied (Synonyms: function, operate; Examples: "The washing machine won't go...") - This is more about mechanical function.
    *   Sense 5: shape, form, or improve a material - No.
    *   Sense 6: give a workout to - No.
    *   Sense 7: proceed along a path - No.
    *   Sense 8: operate in a certain place - No.
    *   Sense 9: proceed towards a goal - No.
    *   Sense 10: move in an agitated manner - No.
    *   Sense 11: cause to happen or to occur as a consequence - No (this is transitive).
    *   Sense 12: cause to work - No.
    *   Sense 13: prepare for crops - No.
    *   Sense 14: behave in a certain way when handled - No.
    *   Sense 15: have and exert influence or effect (transitive) - No.
    *   Sense 16: operate in or through - No.
    *   Sense 17: cause to operate or function - No.
    *   Sense 18: provoke or excite - No.
    *   Sense 19: gratify and charm - No.
    *   Sense 20: make something - No.
    *   Sense 21: move into or onto - No.
    *   Sense 22: make uniform - No.
    *   Sense 23: use or manipulate to one's advantage (exploit) - No (the game is the subject, not a person exploiting it).
    *   Sense 24: find the solution to - No.
    *   Sense 25: cause to undergo fermentation - No.
    *   Sense 26: go sour or spoil - No.
    *   Sense 27: arrive at a certain condition through repeated motion - No.

    *   Sense 3: "have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected". Example: "The voting process doesn't work as well as people thought."
    *   In the context: "the congressional prisoner's dilemma game works to their disadvantage."
    *   The "game" (the system/situation) produces an outcome (disadvantage). This matches Sense 3 perfectly.

    *   Sense 4 is about mechanical function ("The washing machine won't go").
    *   Sense 3 is about a process, idea, or system having a particular effect or outcome. A "prisoner's dilemma game" is a theoretical model/system, not a machine.

    *   Sense 3 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: hinder
Target surface form: hindered
Context:
For example, first-term - term members of the House, once the most vulnerable of incumbents, have become virtually immune to defeat. The one exception to this recent trend was the defeat of 13 of the 52 freshman Republicans brought into office in 1980 by the Reagan revolution and running for re-election in 1982. Because these freshmen placed far more emphasis on their partisan role -- spreading the Reagan revolution -- in national policy making, they were more vulnerable to defeat. Fourth, the theory indicates why the Republican Party may have a difficult time attracting viable candidates for congressional office. Potential candidates may be discouraged from running less by the congressional salary than by the prospect of defeat at the hands of a Democratic opponent. To the extent that potential Republican candidates and their financial backers realize that the congressional prisoner's dilemma game works to their disadvantage, the Republican Party will be <t>hindered</t> in its attempts to field a competitive slate of congressional candidates. Fifth, the theory may provide at least a partial reason for why ticket splitting has been particularly pronounced in the South.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=hinder%2:41:01:: | definition=be a hindrance or obstacle to | synonyms=impede | examples=She is impeding the progress of our project
2. sense_key=hinder%2:41:00:: | definition=hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of | synonyms=obstruct, blockade, block, stymie, stymy, embarrass | examples=His brother blocked him at every turn
3. sense_key=hinder%2:33:00:: | definition=put at a disadvantage | synonyms=handicap, hamper | examples=The brace I have to wear is hindering my movements

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: `hinder`
    *   Target surface form: `hindered`
    *   Context: "...the Republican Party will be <t>hindered</t> in its attempts to field a competitive slate of congressional candidates."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `hinder%2:41:01::`: be a hindrance or obstacle to (synonym: impede)
        2.  `hinder%2:41:00::`: hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of (synonyms: obstruct, blockade, block, stymie, stymy, embarrass)
        3.  `hinder%2:33:00::`: put at a disadvantage (synonyms: handicap, hamper)

    *   The sentence says the Republican Party will be "hindered in its attempts to field a competitive slate of congressional candidates."
    *   The cause is that potential candidates and backers realize the "congressional prisoner's dilemma game works to their disadvantage."
    *   The result is that the party's *attempts* to achieve a goal (fielding candidates) are being made more difficult or obstructed.

    *   Sense 1: "be a hindrance or obstacle to" (impede). This is very general.
    *   Sense 2: "hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of" (obstruct, block, stymie). This fits well because it's about the "attempts to field a competitive slate" (the accomplishment of a goal).
    *   Sense 3: "put at a disadvantage" (handicap, hamper). While the context mentions a "disadvantage," the word "hindered" here describes the effect on the *attempts* to do something, rather than the party itself being put in a disadvantaged state (though they are, the focus is on the process of fielding candidates).

    *   Sense 2 focuses on preventing the *accomplishment* of a goal (fielding candidates).
    *   Sense 3 focuses on putting someone/something at a *disadvantage* (handicapping).
    *   Looking at the sentence: "...the Republican Party will be hindered in its attempts to field..."
    *   If we replace "hindered" with "obstructed" or "stymied" (Sense 2), it fits perfectly.
    *   If we replace "hindered" with "handicapped" or "hampered" (Sense 3), it also fits.
    *   However, "hindered in its attempts to [do X]" strongly aligns with "prevent the progress or accomplishment of [X]".

    *   Sense 1: "be a hindrance or obstacle to" (usually used as "X hinders Y").
    *   Sense 2: "hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of" (usually used as "X hinders Y's progress" or "Y is hindered in its attempts").
    *   Sense 3: "put at a disadvantage" (usually used as "X hinders Y's movements" or "Y is hindered by X").

    The phrase "hindered in its attempts to field a competitive slate" is a classic usage of preventing the accomplishment of a goal.

    *   Sense 2: "hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of"
    *   Sense 3: "put at a disadvantage"
    *   The context says the party will be hindered *in its attempts*. This points directly to the "accomplishment of" part of Sense 2.

    Wait, let me re-read Sense 3: "put at a disadvantage". The sentence says "the congressional prisoner's dilemma game works to their disadvantage, the Republican Party will be hindered...". This suggests the disadvantage *causes* the hindrance.

    Let's look at the synonyms again:
    Sense 2: obstruct, blockade, block, stymie.
    Sense 3: handicap, hamper.

    "The Republican Party will be hampered in its attempts..." (Sense 3)
    "The Republican Party will be obstructed in its attempts..." (Sense 2)

    Actually, "hamper" (Sense 3) is often used for "hindering progress" as well. But "prevent the progress or accomplishment of" (Sense 2) is a very precise match for "hindered in its attempts to field".

    Let's double-check Sense 2 vs Sense 3.
    Sense 2: "hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of"
    Sense 3: "put at a disadvantage"

    If the party is "hindered in its attempts", it means the *accomplishment* of those attempts is being made difficult.

    Let's look at the examples:
    Sense 1: "She is impeding the progress of our project"
    Sense 2: "His brother blocked him at every turn"
    Sense 3: "The brace I have to wear is hindering my movements"

    The target sentence "the Republican Party will be hindered in its attempts to field a competitive slate" is more about the *process/accomplishment* (Sense 2) than a *physical or situational disadvantage* like a brace (Sense 3).

    Wait, let me re-evaluate Sense 2 and 3.
    Sense 2: obstruct, blockade, block, stymie.
    Sense 3: handicap, hamper.

    "Hamper" is often used for "hindered in its attempts".
    "Obstruct" is often used for "hindered in its attempts".

    Let's look at the definitions again.
    Sense 2: "hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of"
    Sense 3: "put at a disadvantage"

    The phrase "hindered in its attempts to field" is almost a paraphrase of "prevent the accomplishment of [fielding]".

    Let's check if "hindered" in this context means "put at a disadvantage".
    "The Republican Party will be [put at a disadvantage] in its attempts to field..."
    "The Republican Party will be [prevented from the accomplishment of] its attempts to field..."

    Sense 2 seems more direct.

    Wait, let me look at the WordNet sense keys again.
    hinder%2:41:00 (Sense 2)
    hinder%2:33:00 (Sense 3)
    hinder%2:41:01 (Sense 1)

    Looking at other sources for "hinder in its attempts", it usually maps to the sense of impeding progress or preventing accomplishment.

    Let's re-read Sense 2: "hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of".
    Let's re-read Sense 3: "put at a disadvantage".

    The context is about the *difficulty* of attracting candidates. This difficulty *hinders* the *attempt* to field a slate. This is a matter of progress/accomplishment.

    Final check:
    Sense 1: be a hindrance (noun-like)
    Sense 2: prevent progress/accomplishment (obstruct)
    Sense 3: put at a disadvantage (handicap)

    "Hindered in its attempts" -> Sense 2.


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

[User]
Target lemma: attempt
Target surface form: attempts
Context:
For example, first-term - term members of the House, once the most vulnerable of incumbents, have become virtually immune to defeat. The one exception to this recent trend was the defeat of 13 of the 52 freshman Republicans brought into office in 1980 by the Reagan revolution and running for re-election in 1982. Because these freshmen placed far more emphasis on their partisan role -- spreading the Reagan revolution -- in national policy making, they were more vulnerable to defeat. Fourth, the theory indicates why the Republican Party may have a difficult time attracting viable candidates for congressional office. Potential candidates may be discouraged from running less by the congressional salary than by the prospect of defeat at the hands of a Democratic opponent. To the extent that potential Republican candidates and their financial backers realize that the congressional prisoner's dilemma game works to their disadvantage, the Republican Party will be hindered in its <t>attempts</t> to field a competitive slate of congressional candidates. Fifth, the theory may provide at least a partial reason for why ticket splitting has been particularly pronounced in the South.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=attempt%1:04:00:: | definition=earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something | synonyms=effort, endeavor, endeavour, try | examples=made an effort to cover all the reading material; wished him luck in his endeavor
2. sense_key=attempt%1:04:02:: | definition=the act of attacking | synonyms=attack | examples=attacks on women increased last year; they made an attempt on his life

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

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

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `attempt`
    *   Target surface form: `attempts`
    *   Context: "...the Republican Party will be hindered in its <t>attempts</t> to field a competitive slate of congressional candidates."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `attempt%1:04:00`: earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something (synonyms: effort, endeavor, try).
        2.  `attempt%1:04:02`: the act of attacking (synonyms: attack).

    *   The sentence discusses the Republican Party's efforts to "field a competitive slate of congressional candidates."
    *   "Fielding a slate of candidates" is an organizational goal/effort, not a physical or metaphorical attack.
    *   The word "attempts" here means the party's efforts or endeavors to achieve this goal.

    *   Sense 1: "earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something" (effort, endeavor). This fits perfectly.
    *   Sense 2: "the act of attacking" (attack). This does not fit.

    *   The correct sense is 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: slate
Target surface form: slate
Context:
For example, first-term - term members of the House, once the most vulnerable of incumbents, have become virtually immune to defeat. The one exception to this recent trend was the defeat of 13 of the 52 freshman Republicans brought into office in 1980 by the Reagan revolution and running for re-election in 1982. Because these freshmen placed far more emphasis on their partisan role -- spreading the Reagan revolution -- in national policy making, they were more vulnerable to defeat. Fourth, the theory indicates why the Republican Party may have a difficult time attracting viable candidates for congressional office. Potential candidates may be discouraged from running less by the congressional salary than by the prospect of defeat at the hands of a Democratic opponent. To the extent that potential Republican candidates and their financial backers realize that the congressional prisoner's dilemma game works to their disadvantage, the Republican Party will be hindered in its attempts to field a competitive <t>slate</t> of congressional candidates. Fifth, the theory may provide at least a partial reason for why ticket splitting has been particularly pronounced in the South.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=slate%1:06:00:: | definition=(formerly) a writing tablet made of slate
2. sense_key=slate%1:27:01:: | definition=thin layers of rock used for roofing | synonyms=slating
3. sense_key=slate%1:27:00:: | definition=a fine-grained metamorphic rock that can be split into thin layers
4. sense_key=slate%1:10:02:: | definition=a list of candidates nominated by a political party to run for election to public offices | synonyms=ticket

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

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

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

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `slate`
    *   Target surface form: `slate`
    *   Context: "...the Republican Party will be hindered in its attempts to field a competitive <t>slate</t> of congressional candidates."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `slate%1:06:00::`: writing tablet made of slate.
        2.  `slate%1:27:01::`: thin layers of rock used for roofing.
        3.  `slate%1:27:00::`: fine-grained metamorphic rock.
        4.  `slate%1:10:02::`: a list of candidates nominated by a political party to run for election to public offices (synonym: ticket).

    *   The sentence discusses the Republican Party, congressional candidates, and the difficulty of fielding a "competitive slate of congressional candidates."
    *   The word "slate" here refers to a group or list of candidates.

    *   Sense 1: Writing tablet (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 2: Roofing rock (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 3: Metamorphic rock (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 4: List of candidates nominated by a political party (Correct)

    *   The sense index for `slate%1:10:02::` is 4.


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

[User]
Target lemma: candidate
Target surface form: candidates
Context:
For example, first-term - term members of the House, once the most vulnerable of incumbents, have become virtually immune to defeat. The one exception to this recent trend was the defeat of 13 of the 52 freshman Republicans brought into office in 1980 by the Reagan revolution and running for re-election in 1982. Because these freshmen placed far more emphasis on their partisan role -- spreading the Reagan revolution -- in national policy making, they were more vulnerable to defeat. Fourth, the theory indicates why the Republican Party may have a difficult time attracting viable candidates for congressional office. Potential candidates may be discouraged from running less by the congressional salary than by the prospect of defeat at the hands of a Democratic opponent. To the extent that potential Republican candidates and their financial backers realize that the congressional prisoner's dilemma game works to their disadvantage, the Republican Party will be hindered in its attempts to field a competitive slate of congressional <t>candidates</t>. Fifth, the theory may provide at least a partial reason for why ticket splitting has been particularly pronounced in the South.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=candidate%1:18:01:: | definition=a politician who is running for public office | synonyms=campaigner, nominee
2. sense_key=candidate%1:18:00:: | definition=someone who is considered for something (for an office or prize or honor etc.) | synonyms=prospect

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: `candidate`
    *   Target surface form: `candidates`
    *   Context: The text discusses members of the House, incumbents, Republicans, running for re-election, congressional office, and the Republican Party's attempts to field a competitive slate of congressional candidates.
    *   Specific sentence: "...the Republican Party will be hindered in its attempts to field a competitive slate of congressional <t>candidates</t>."

    *   Sense 1: `candidate%1:18:01::` | definition: "a politician who is running for public office" | synonyms: campaigner, nominee.
    *   Sense 2: `candidate%1:18:00::` | definition: "someone who is considered for something (for an office or prize or honor etc.)" | synonyms: prospect.

    *   The context is explicitly about "congressional office," "running for re-election," and "the Republican Party."
    *   The target word "candidates" refers to people running for congressional office.
    *   Sense 1 specifically mentions "a politician who is running for public office."
    *   Sense 2 is a more general term for someone considered for something.
    *   Since the context is specifically about public office (congressional office), Sense 1 is the most precise and accurate fit.

    *   Sense 1: Politician running for public office. (Perfect fit)
    *   Sense 2: Someone considered for something. (Too general)


[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: partial
Target surface form: partial
Context:
The one exception to this recent trend was the defeat of 13 of the 52 freshman Republicans brought into office in 1980 by the Reagan revolution and running for re-election in 1982. Because these freshmen placed far more emphasis on their partisan role -- spreading the Reagan revolution -- in national policy making, they were more vulnerable to defeat. Fourth, the theory indicates why the Republican Party may have a difficult time attracting viable candidates for congressional office. Potential candidates may be discouraged from running less by the congressional salary than by the prospect of defeat at the hands of a Democratic opponent. To the extent that potential Republican candidates and their financial backers realize that the congressional prisoner's dilemma game works to their disadvantage, the Republican Party will be hindered in its attempts to field a competitive slate of congressional candidates. Fifth, the theory may provide at least a <t>partial</t> reason for why ticket splitting has been particularly pronounced in the South. To the extent that Democratic legislators from the South have held a disproportionate share of power in Congress since 1932 and have been able to translate such clout into relatively more local benefits for their respective constituencies, voters in the South have had an especially strong incentive to keep such Democrats in office.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=partial%5:00:00:incomplete:00 | definition=being or affecting only a part; not total | examples=a partial description of the suspect; partial collapse
2. sense_key=partial%3:00:01:: | definition=showing favoritism
3. sense_key=partial%5:00:00:inclined:02 | definition=(followed by `of' or `to') having a strong preference or liking for | synonyms=fond | examples=fond of chocolate; partial to horror movies

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: `partial`
    *   Target surface form: `partial`
    *   Context: "...the theory may provide at least a <t>partial</t> reason for why ticket splitting has been particularly pronounced in the South."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `partial%5:00:00:incomplete:00`: being or affecting only a part; not total.
        2.  `partial%3:00:01::`: showing favoritism.
        3.  `partial%5:00:00:inclined:02`: (followed by 'of' or 'to') having a strong preference or liking for.

    *   The phrase is "a partial reason".
    *   In this context, "partial" describes the "reason".
    *   Does it mean "showing favoritism" (sense 2)? No.
    *   Does it mean "having a strong preference" (sense 3)? No.
    *   Does it mean "incomplete" or "not total" (sense 1)? Yes. A "partial reason" is a reason that explains part of the phenomenon, but not all of it.

    *   Sense 1: "being or affecting only a part; not total". This fits perfectly. A partial reason is one that explains part of the cause.


[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: reason
Target surface form: reason
Context:
The one exception to this recent trend was the defeat of 13 of the 52 freshman Republicans brought into office in 1980 by the Reagan revolution and running for re-election in 1982. Because these freshmen placed far more emphasis on their partisan role -- spreading the Reagan revolution -- in national policy making, they were more vulnerable to defeat. Fourth, the theory indicates why the Republican Party may have a difficult time attracting viable candidates for congressional office. Potential candidates may be discouraged from running less by the congressional salary than by the prospect of defeat at the hands of a Democratic opponent. To the extent that potential Republican candidates and their financial backers realize that the congressional prisoner's dilemma game works to their disadvantage, the Republican Party will be hindered in its attempts to field a competitive slate of congressional candidates. Fifth, the theory may provide at least a partial <t>reason</t> for why ticket splitting has been particularly pronounced in the South. To the extent that Democratic legislators from the South have held a disproportionate share of power in Congress since 1932 and have been able to translate such clout into relatively more local benefits for their respective constituencies, voters in the South have had an especially strong incentive to keep such Democrats in office.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=reason%1:16:00:: | definition=a rational motive for a belief or action | synonyms=ground | examples=the reason that war was declared; the grounds for their declaration
2. sense_key=reason%1:10:01:: | definition=an explanation of the cause of some phenomenon | examples=the reason a steady state was never reached was that the back pressure built up too slowly
3. sense_key=reason%1:09:00:: | definition=the capacity for rational thought or inference or discrimination | synonyms=understanding, intellect | examples=we are told that man is endowed with reason and capable of distinguishing good from evil
4. sense_key=reason%1:26:00:: | definition=the state of having good sense and sound judgment | synonyms=rationality, reasonableness | examples=his rationality may have been impaired; he had to rely less on reason than on rousing their emotions
5. sense_key=reason%1:10:00:: | definition=a justification for something existing or happening | synonyms=cause, grounds | examples=he had no cause to complain; they had good reason to rejoice
6. sense_key=reason%1:09:01:: | definition=a fact that logically justifies some premise or conclusion | examples=there is reason to believe he is lying

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: `reason`
    *   Target surface form: `reason`
    *   Context: "Fifth, the theory may provide at least a partial <t>reason</t> for why ticket splitting has been particularly pronounced in the South."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `reason%1:16:00`: a rational motive for a belief or action (synonym: ground).
        2.  `reason%1:10:01`: an explanation of the cause of some phenomenon.
        3.  `reason%1:09:00`: the capacity for rational thought or inference or discrimination (synonym: understanding, intellect).
        4.  `reason%1:26:00`: the state of having good sense and sound judgment (synonym: rationality, reasonableness).
        5.  `reason%1:10:00`: a justification for something existing or happening (synonym: cause, grounds).
        6.  `reason%1:09:01`: a fact that logically justifies some premise or conclusion.

    *   The sentence is: "Fifth, the theory may provide at least a partial reason for why ticket splitting has been particularly pronounced in the South."
    *   The "reason" here is something provided by a "theory" to explain "why ticket splitting has been particularly pronounced in the South."
    *   This is an explanation for a phenomenon (ticket splitting in the South).

    *   Sense 1: "a rational motive for a belief or action" (e.g., reason for declaring war). This is more about motivation.
    *   Sense 2: "an explanation of the cause of some phenomenon" (e.g., reason a steady state was never reached). This fits perfectly. The "phenomenon" is ticket splitting in the South.
    *   Sense 3: "the capacity for rational thought" (intellect). Not applicable.
    *   Sense 4: "the state of having good sense" (rationality). Not applicable.
    *   Sense 5: "a justification for something existing or happening" (cause, grounds). This is close, but "justification" often implies a moral or logical right to do something (e.g., "no cause to complain").
    *   Sense 6: "a fact that logically justifies some premise or conclusion". This is more about logical evidence.

    *   The context is about a theory explaining a political trend (ticket splitting).
    *   Sense 2 specifically mentions "an explanation of the cause of some phenomenon."
    *   Sense 5 mentions "a justification for something existing or happening."
    *   Comparing "explanation of the cause" (Sense 2) vs "justification" (Sense 5): A theory provides an explanation for a phenomenon, not necessarily a justification for it.

    *   Sense 2: "the reason a steady state was never reached was that the back pressure built up too slowly"
    *   Context: "the theory may provide at least a partial reason for why ticket splitting has been particularly pronounced in the South."
    *   The structure is almost identical: "the reason [phenomenon] was [explanation]" vs "reason for why [phenomenon]".

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

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=extent%1:26:00:: | definition=the point or degree to which something extends | examples=the extent of the damage; the full extent of the law
2. sense_key=extent%1:07:00:: | definition=the distance or area or volume over which something extends | examples=the vast extent of the desert; an orchard of considerable extent

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: `extent`
    *   Target surface form: `extent`
    *   Context: "To the <t>extent</t> that Democratic legislators from the South have held a disproportionate share of power in Congress since 1932..."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `extent%1:26:00::`: the point or degree to which something extends (e.g., "the extent of the damage").
        2.  `extent%1:07:00::`: the distance or area or volume over which something extends (e.g., "the vast extent of the desert").

    *   The phrase is "To the extent that...".
    *   This is a common idiomatic construction meaning "to the degree that" or "insofar as".
    *   It refers to the degree or level of a condition (Democratic legislators holding power), not a physical distance, area, or volume.

    *   Sense 1: "the point or degree to which something extends". This fits perfectly with "to the degree that".
    *   Sense 2: "the distance or area or volume over which something extends". This refers to physical space, which is not the case here.

    *   Sense 1 is the correct choice.


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

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

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=democratic%3:00:00:: | definition=characterized by or advocating or based upon the principles of democracy or social equality; ; ; - George du Maurier | examples=democratic government; a democratic country
2. sense_key=democratic%3:01:00:: | definition=belong to or relating to the Democratic Party | examples=Democratic senator
3. sense_key=democratic%5:00:00:common:01 | definition=representing or appealing to or adapted for the benefit of the people at large | synonyms=popular | examples=democratic art forms; a democratic or popular movement

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

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

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `democratic`
    *   Target surface form: `Democratic`
    *   Context: "...To the extent that <t>Democratic</t> legislators from the South have held a disproportionate share of power in Congress since 1932..."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `democratic%3:00:00::`: characterized by or advocating or based upon the principles of democracy or social equality.
        2.  `democratic%3:01:00::`: belong to or relating to the Democratic Party.
        3.  `democratic%5:00:00:common:01`: representing or appealing to or adapted for the benefit of the people at large.

    *   The sentence mentions "Democratic legislators from the South", "Congress", "Republican Party", and "voters in the South".
    *   The context is clearly about US politics, specifically the competition between the Republican Party and the Democratic Party.
    *   "Democratic legislators" refers to members of the Democratic Party.

    *   Sense 1: General principles of democracy (not the case here).
    *   Sense 2: Relating to the Democratic Party (matches perfectly).
    *   Sense 3: Popular/for the people (not the case here).

    *   The target word "Democratic" (capitalized) refers to the political party.
    *   Sense 2 is the correct match.