[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: reminder
Target surface form: reminder
Context:
Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district that hasn't backed a Democratic presidential candidate since Adlai Stevenson is another <t>reminder</t> that, at least at the federal level, political "ticket splitting "has been on the rise over the past half century. In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=reminder%1:10:00:: | definition=a message that helps you remember something | examples=he ignored his wife's reminders
2. sense_key=reminder%1:18:00:: | definition=someone who gives a warning so that a mistake can be avoided | synonyms=admonisher, monitor
3. sense_key=reminder%1:09:00:: | definition=an experience that causes you to remember something

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: `reminder`
    *   Context: "Tuesday's rout... is another <t>reminder</t> that... political 'ticket splitting' has been on the rise..."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `reminder%1:10:00::`: a message that helps you remember something (e.g., a note, a text).
        2.  `reminder%1:18:00::`: someone who gives a warning (admonisher).
        3.  `reminder%1:09:00::`: an experience that causes you to remember something.

    *   The "rout" (a decisive defeat) is described as a "reminder".
    *   Is the rout a "message" (sense 1)? Not in the literal sense of a memo or a reminder list.
    *   Is the rout a "person who warns" (sense 2)? No.
    *   Is the rout an "experience" or an event that causes one to remember or realize something (sense 3)? Yes. The event (the rout) serves as evidence or a prompt that brings to mind or reinforces the fact that ticket splitting is on the rise.

    *   Sense 1: Message (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 2: Person (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 3: Experience/Event (Correct)


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: federal
Target surface form: federal
Context:
Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district that hasn't backed a Democratic presidential candidate since Adlai Stevenson is another reminder that, at least at the <t>federal</t> level, political "ticket splitting "has been on the rise over the past half century. In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=federal%3:00:00:: | definition=characterized by or constituting a form of government in which power is divided between one central and several regional authorities | examples=a federal system like that of the United States; federal governments often evolved out of confederations
2. sense_key=federal%3:01:02:: | definition=of or relating to the central government of a federation | examples=a federal district is one set aside as the seat of the national government
3. sense_key=federal%5:00:00:national:01 | definition=national; especially in reference to the government of the United States as distinct from that of its member units | examples=the Federal Bureau of Investigation; federal courts
4. sense_key=federal%5:00:00:northern:02 | definition=being of or having to do with the northern United States and those loyal to the Union during the American Civil War | synonyms=Union | examples=Union soldiers; Federal forces

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

finish_reason: stop

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

role: assistant

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: "federal"
    *   Target surface form: "federal"
    *   Context: "...at least at the <t>federal</t> level, political 'ticket splitting' has been on the rise..."
    *   The context discusses political elections (GOP, Democratic, presidential candidate, congressional districts, House of Representatives) and distinguishes between different levels of government (implied contrast between federal and state/local, though only "federal level" is explicitly mentioned).

    *   Sense 1: `federal%3:00:00::` - characterized by or constituting a form of government in which power is divided (describes the *system* of government).
    *   Sense 2: `federal%3:01:02::` - of or relating to the central government of a federation (general term for the central government).
    *   Sense 3: `federal%5:00:00:national:01` - national; especially in reference to the government of the United States as distinct from that of its member units (specifically US national government).
    *   Sense 4: `federal%5:00:00:northern:02` - relating to the northern US/Union during the Civil War.

    *   The context is specifically about the United States (GOP, Mississippi, Adlai Stevenson, White House, House of Representatives).
    *   "at the federal level" refers to the national level of government (President, Congress) as opposed to state or local levels.
    *   Sense 1 describes the *type* of system (federalism).
    *   Sense 2 is a general definition of "federal" in any federation.
    *   Sense 3 is specifically about the US national government as distinct from member units (states).
    *   Sense 4 is historical (Civil War).

    *   Sense 2 and Sense 3 are very close. Sense 2 is general ("central government of a federation"), while Sense 3 is specific to the US ("national; especially in reference to the government of the United States as distinct from that of its member units").
    *   Given the context is explicitly about the US political system (Mississippi, GOP, etc.), Sense 3 is the most precise fit.

    *   Sense 3: "national; especially in reference to the government of the United States as distinct from that of its member units".
    *   Context: "at the federal level" (referring to presidential and congressional elections). This fits perfectly.

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: level
Target surface form: level
Context:
Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district that hasn't backed a Democratic presidential candidate since Adlai Stevenson is another reminder that, at least at the federal <t>level</t>, political "ticket splitting "has been on the rise over the past half century. In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=level%1:07:00:: | definition=a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality | synonyms=degree, grade | examples=a moderate grade of intelligence; a high level of care is required
2. sense_key=level%1:06:01:: | definition=a structure consisting of a room or set of rooms at a single position along a vertical scale | synonyms=floor, storey, story | examples=what level is the office on?
3. sense_key=level%1:26:00:: | definition=a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process | synonyms=degree, stage, point | examples=a remarkable degree of frankness; at what stage are the social sciences?
4. sense_key=level%1:26:01:: | definition=a relative position or degree of value in a graded group | synonyms=grade, tier | examples=lumber of the highest grade
5. sense_key=level%1:07:01:: | definition=height above ground | examples=the water reached ankle level; the pictures were at the same level
6. sense_key=level%1:09:00:: | definition=an abstract place usually conceived as having depth | synonyms=layer, stratum | examples=a good actor communicates on several levels; a simile has at least two layers of meaning
7. sense_key=level%1:06:00:: | definition=indicator that establishes the horizontal when a bubble is centered in a tube of liquid | synonyms=spirit level
8. sense_key=level%1:06:03:: | definition=a flat surface at right angles to a plumb line | synonyms=horizontal surface | examples=park the car on the level

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: `level`
    *   Target surface form: `level`
    *   Context: "...at least at the federal <t>level</t>, political 'ticket splitting' has been on the rise..."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `level%1:07:00::`: position on a scale of intensity/amount/quality (degree, grade).
        2.  `level%1:06:01::`: floor/storey of a building.
        3.  `level%1:26:00::`: specific identifiable position in a continuum/series/process (degree, stage, point).
        4.  `level%1:26:01::`: relative position or degree of value in a graded group (grade, tier).
        5.  `level%1:07:01::`: height above ground.
        6.  `level%1:09:00::`: abstract place conceived as having depth (layer, stratum).
        7.  `level%1:06:00::`: spirit level (tool).
        8.  `level%1:06:03::`: flat surface (horizontal).

    *   The phrase is "at the federal level".
    *   "Federal level" refers to the level of government (federal vs. state vs. local).
    *   This is a hierarchical or graded organization of government.

    *   Sense 1 (intensity/amount/quality): Not about intensity or amount.
    *   Sense 2 (floor/storey): Not a physical floor.
    *   Sense 3 (position in a continuum/series/process): "Federal level" isn't really a stage in a process or a point in a continuum in the way "at what stage are the social sciences" is.
    *   Sense 4 (relative position or degree of value in a graded group): "Federal level" fits here. Government is organized into a graded group (federal, state, local). "Tier" is a synonym.
    *   Sense 5 (height above ground): Not physical height.
    *   Sense 6 (abstract place/layer/stratum): "Layer" or "stratum" could potentially fit, but "federal level" is more about the rank/tier in a hierarchy than a layer of meaning or a depth.
    *   Sense 7 (tool): Not a tool.
    *   Sense 8 (flat surface): Not a flat surface.

    *   Sense 4: "a relative position or degree of value in a graded group" (synonyms: grade, tier).
    *   Sense 6: "an abstract place usually conceived as having depth" (synonyms: layer, stratum).
    *   Comparing "tier" (Sense 4) and "layer" (Sense 6) for "federal level":
        *   "Federal level" describes a tier of government.
        *   Sense 4's "graded group" fits the structure of government (federal > state > local).

    *   Wait, let me re-examine Sense 3: "a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process".
    *   Let me re-examine Sense 4: "a relative position or degree of value in a graded group".
    *   Let me re-examine Sense 6: "an abstract place usually conceived as having depth".

    *   Looking at common usage of "level" in "federal level":
        *   It refers to the administrative tier.
        *   Sense 4 (tier) seems the most precise.

    *   Let's double-check Sense 6 again. "a good actor communicates on several levels; a simile has at least two layers of meaning". This is more about complexity or depth of meaning.
    *   Let's double-check Sense 4 again. "lumber of the highest grade". This is about quality/grade.

    *   Is there another sense?
        *   Sense 1: "a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality".
        *   Sense 3: "a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series".

    *   Let's look at "federal level" in a dictionary or thesaurus. It's often synonymous with "tier" or "sphere".
    *   Between Sense 3 and Sense 4:
        *   Sense 3: "position in a continuum or series".
        *   Sense 4: "relative position or degree of value in a graded group".

    *   Actually, looking at WordNet's typical mapping for "level of government", it often falls under "tier" or "stratum".
    *   Let's re-read Sense 4: "a relative position or degree of value in a graded group".
    *   Let's re-read Sense 6: "an abstract place usually conceived as having depth" (synonyms: layer, stratum).

    *   Wait, "stratum" (Sense 6) is often used for social levels (social stratum). Government levels (federal, state, local) are very similar to social strata.
    *   However, "tier" (Sense 4) is also very common for government.

    *   Let's look at the examples again.
        *   Sense 4: "lumber of the highest grade".
        *   Sense 6: "a good actor communicates on several levels".

    *   Actually, "federal level" is a position in a hierarchy.
    *   Let's look at Sense 3 again: "a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series".

    *   Let's search for "level" in WordNet for "federal level".
        *   Often, "level" in "federal level" is mapped to the sense of "tier" or "stratum".
        *   If I have to choose between 4 (tier) and 6 (stratum), which one fits "federal level" better?
        *   "Tier" usually implies a hierarchy of rank or importance.
        *   "Stratum" usually implies a layer in a structure.

    *   Let's re-evaluate Sense 4: "a relative position or degree of value in a graded group".
    *   Let's re-evaluate Sense 6: "an abstract place usually conceived as having depth".

    *   Wait, let's look at Sense 3 again: "a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process".

    *   Let's try to find this specific example ("federal level") in a WordNet-based dataset.
    *   In many WSD datasets, "level" in "federal level" is categorized as a "tier" or "rank".
    *   Sense 4: "a relative position or degree of value in a graded group" (synonyms: grade, tier).

    *   Let's double-check Sense 6 again: "an abstract place usually conceived as having depth" (synonyms: layer, stratum).
    *   "Federal level" isn't really about "depth". It's about the rank/tier in the government structure.

    *   Therefore, Sense 4 seems the most appropriate.

    *   Wait, let me look at Sense 3 one more time. "a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series". Is government a series? Not really. Is it a graded group? Yes.

    *   Let's compare Sense 1 and Sense 4.
        *   Sense 1: "a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality".
        *   Sense 4: "a relative position or degree of value in a graded group".
        *   "Federal level" is not about intensity or amount. It's about the position in the government hierarchy.

    *   Final check:
        *   Sense 4: relative position in a graded group (tier).
        *   "Federal level" = the federal tier of government.
        *   This fits well.


[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: political
Target surface form: political
Context:
Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district that hasn't backed a Democratic presidential candidate since Adlai Stevenson is another reminder that, at least at the federal level, <t>political</t> "ticket splitting "has been on the rise over the past half century. In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=political%3:01:02:: | definition=of or relating to the profession of governing | examples=political career
2. sense_key=political%3:01:01:: | definition=of or relating to your views about social relationships involving authority or power | examples=political opinions
3. sense_key=political%3:00:00:: | definition=involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians; - Daniel Goleman | examples=calling a meeting is a political act in itself; political pressure

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

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

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: "political"
    *   Target surface form: "political"
    *   Context: "...another reminder that, at least at the federal level, <t>political</t> 'ticket splitting' has been on the rise over the past half century."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `political%3:01:02::`: of or relating to the profession of governing (e.g., political career).
        2.  `political%3:01:01::`: of or relating to your views about social relationships involving authority or power (e.g., political opinions).
        3.  `political%3:00:00::`: involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians (e.g., calling a meeting is a political act in itself; political pressure).

    *   The phrase is "political 'ticket splitting'".
    *   "Ticket splitting" refers to the practice of voting for candidates of different political parties for different offices in the same election.
    *   The context mentions "GOP congressional hopeful", "Mississippi district", "Democratic presidential candidate", "presidential election year", "congressional districts", and "different party's candidate".
    *   This is clearly about political parties and the act of voting/elections.

    *   Sense 1 (profession of governing): This is about the *career* or *job* of governing. Ticket splitting isn't about the profession; it's about the process of party-based voting.
    *   Sense 2 (views about social relationships/authority): This is about *personal beliefs* or *ideologies* (political opinions). While ticket splitting reflects views, the term "political ticket splitting" describes a phenomenon involving parties and elections.
    *   Sense 3 (involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians): This fits perfectly. Ticket splitting is a characteristic of party-based politics and elections.

    *   Sense 3 is the most encompassing and accurate description for "political" when modifying "ticket splitting" in the context of party elections.


[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: past
Target surface form: past
Context:
Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district that hasn't backed a Democratic presidential candidate since Adlai Stevenson is another reminder that, at least at the federal level, political "ticket splitting "has been on the rise over the <t>past</t> half century. In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=past%3:00:00:: | definition=earlier than the present time; no longer current | examples=time past; his youth is past
2. sense_key=past%5:00:00:outgoing:00 | definition=of a person who has held and relinquished a position or office | synonyms=preceding, retiring | examples=a retiring member of the board

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

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

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

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: "past"
    *   Target surface form: "past"
    *   Context: "...political 'ticket splitting' has been on the rise over the <t>past</t> half century."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `past%3:00:00::`: earlier than the present time; no longer current.
        2.  `past%5:00:00:outgoing:00`: of a person who has held and relinquished a position or office.

    *   The phrase is "the past half century".
    *   "Past" here modifies "half century", referring to the period of time immediately preceding the present.
    *   Sense 1 refers to time earlier than the present.
    *   Sense 2 refers to a person who has left a position (e.g., "the past president").

    *   Sense 1 fits perfectly: "earlier than the present time".
    *   Sense 2 does not fit: "half century" is not a person who held a position.

    *   The correct sense index is 1.


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

[User]
Target lemma: presidential
Target surface form: presidential
Context:
Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district that hasn't backed a Democratic presidential candidate since Adlai Stevenson is another reminder that, at least at the federal level, political "ticket splitting "has been on the rise over the past half century. In only one <t>presidential</t> election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives. Now that percentage routinely equals a third and twice has been above 40%.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=presidential%3:00:00:: | definition=befitting a president | examples=criticized the candidate for not looking presidential
2. sense_key=presidential%3:01:00:: | definition=relating to a president or presidency | examples=presidential aides; presidential veto

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

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

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

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `presidential`
    *   Target surface form: `presidential`
    *   Context: "In only one <t>presidential</t> election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `presidential%3:00:00::` (befitting a president) - Example: "criticized the candidate for not looking presidential"
        2.  `presidential%3:01:00::` (relating to a president or presidency) - Example: "presidential aides; presidential veto"

    *   The phrase is "presidential election year".
    *   An "election year" for the presidency is an election *relating to* the presidency.
    *   It does not mean the election year is "befitting a president" (sense 1).

    *   Sense 1: "befitting a president" (characteristic of a president).
    *   Sense 2: "relating to a president or presidency" (pertaining to the office or the person).
    *   "Presidential election" clearly falls under "relating to the presidency".

    *   Sense 1: No.
    *   Sense 2: Yes.


[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: election
Target surface form: election
Context:
Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district that hasn't backed a Democratic presidential candidate since Adlai Stevenson is another reminder that, at least at the federal level, political "ticket splitting "has been on the rise over the past half century. In only one presidential <t>election</t> year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives. Now that percentage routinely equals a third and twice has been above 40%.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=election%1:09:00:: | definition=the predestination of some individuals as objects of divine mercy (especially as conceived by Calvinists)
2. sense_key=election%1:04:01:: | definition=a vote to select the winner of a position or political office | examples=the results of the election will be announced tonight
3. sense_key=election%1:04:00:: | definition=the act of selecting someone or something; the exercise of deliberate choice | examples=her election of medicine as a profession
4. sense_key=election%1:26:00:: | definition=the status or fact of being elected | examples=they celebrated his election

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: "election"
    *   Target surface form: "election"
    *   Context: "In only one presidential <t>election</t> year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  Divine predestination (Calvinism).
        2.  A vote to select the winner of a position or political office.
        3.  The act of selecting someone or something; deliberate choice.
        4.  The status or fact of being elected.

    *   The phrase is "presidential election year".
    *   The context discusses "GOP congressional hopeful", "Democratic presidential candidate", "White House", "House of Representatives", and "voting" (implied by "choose a different party's candidate").
    *   This clearly refers to the political process of voting for a president.

    *   Sense 1: Divine mercy/predestination. (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 2: A vote to select the winner of a position or political office. (Correct - fits "presidential election")
    *   Sense 3: The act of selecting something (e.g., a profession). (Incorrect - too general)
    *   Sense 4: The status of being elected. (Incorrect - "election year" refers to the event/process, not the status of having won).

    *   The target word "election" in "presidential election year" refers to the event of voting for a political office. This matches 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: year
Target surface form: year
Context:
Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district that hasn't backed a Democratic presidential candidate since Adlai Stevenson is another reminder that, at least at the federal level, political "ticket splitting "has been on the rise over the past half century. In only one presidential election <t>year</t> prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives. Now that percentage routinely equals a third and twice has been above 40%.

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

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

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

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `year`
    *   Target surface form: `year`
    *   Context: "In only one presidential election <t>year</t> prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's candidate..."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `year%1:14:00::`: a body of students who graduate together (class).
        2.  `year%1:28:02::`: a period of time occupying a regular part of a calendar year used for some particular activity (e.g., school year).
        3.  `year%1:28:01::`: a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days (e.g., in the year 1920).
        4.  `year%1:28:00::`: the period of time it takes for a planet to revolve around the sun.

    *   The phrase is "presidential election year".
    *   This refers to a specific calendar year in which a presidential election occurs (e.g., 1944, 1948, etc.).
    *   Sense 1 (students) is irrelevant.
    *   Sense 4 (astronomical) is irrelevant.
    *   Sense 2 (part of a calendar year, like a school year) doesn't fit because a presidential election year is a full calendar year.
    *   Sense 3 (a period of 365/366 days, e.g., "in the year 1920") fits perfectly. A presidential election year is a specific instance of a calendar year.

    *   Sense 3: "a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days | synonyms=twelvemonth, yr | examples=she is 4 years old; in the year 1920".
    *   The context "presidential election year prior to 1948" refers to specific years (calendar years).

    *   Sense 1: No.
    *   Sense 2: No (not a "part" of a year).
    *   Sense 3: Yes.
    *   Sense 4: No.


[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: nation
Target surface form: nation
Context:
Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district that hasn't backed a Democratic presidential candidate since Adlai Stevenson is another reminder that, at least at the federal level, political "ticket splitting "has been on the rise over the past half century. In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the <t>nation</t>'s congressional districts choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives. Now that percentage routinely equals a third and twice has been above 40%.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=nation%1:14:01:: | definition=the people who live in a nation or country | synonyms=land, country | examples=a statement that sums up the nation's mood; the news was announced to the nation
2. sense_key=nation%1:14:00:: | definition=a politically organized body of people under a single government | synonyms=state, country, land, commonwealth, res publica, body politic | examples=the state has elected a new president; African nations
3. sense_key=nation%1:14:02:: | definition=a federation of tribes (especially Native American tribes) | examples=the Shawnee nation
4. sense_key=nation%1:18:00:: | definition=United States prohibitionist who raided saloons and destroyed bottles of liquor with a hatchet (1846-1911) | synonyms=Carry Nation, Carry Amelia Moore Nation

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: `nation`
    *   Target surface form: `nation`
    *   Context: "...In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the <t>nation</t>'s congressional districts choose a different party's candidate..."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `nation%1:14:01`: the people who live in a nation or country (synonyms: land, country).
        2.  `nation%1:14:00`: a politically organized body of people under a single government (synonyms: state, country, land, commonwealth, res publica, body politic).
        3.  `nation%1:14:02`: a federation of tribes (especially Native American tribes).
        4.  `nation%1:18:00`: Carry Nation (prohibitionist).

    *   The context refers to "the nation's congressional districts" in the context of US presidential elections and GOP/Democratic candidates.
    *   It's talking about the United States as a political entity (a state/country) divided into congressional districts.

    *   Sense 1: "the people who live in a nation or country". While "the nation's mood" fits, "the people's congressional districts" is less precise than the political entity itself.
    *   Sense 2: "a politically organized body of people under a single government". This fits perfectly. The US is a politically organized body (a state/country) with a government and congressional districts.
    *   Sense 3: "a federation of tribes". Not applicable.
    *   Sense 4: "Carry Nation". Not applicable.

    *   Sense 2 is the most accurate description of the United States as a political entity with administrative/electoral divisions (congressional districts).


[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: choose
Target surface form: choose
Context:
Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district that hasn't backed a Democratic presidential candidate since Adlai Stevenson is another reminder that, at least at the federal level, political "ticket splitting "has been on the rise over the past half century. In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts <t>choose</t> a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives. Now that percentage routinely equals a third and twice has been above 40%.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=choose%2:31:01:: | definition=see fit or proper to act in a certain way; decide to act in a certain way | examples=She chose not to attend classes and now she failed the exam
2. sense_key=choose%2:31:00:: | definition=pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives | synonyms=take, select, pick out | examples=Take any one of these cards; Choose a good husband for your daughter
3. sense_key=choose%2:31:02:: | definition=select as an alternative over another | synonyms=prefer, opt | examples=I always choose the fish over the meat courses in this restaurant; She opted for the job on the East coast

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: `choose`
    *   Target surface form: `choose`
    *   Context: "...In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts <t>choose</t> a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `choose%2:31:01::`: see fit or proper to act in a certain way; decide to act in a certain way. (Example: She chose not to attend classes...)
        2.  `choose%2:31:00::`: pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives. (Example: Take any one of these cards...)
        3.  `choose%2:31:02::`: select as an alternative over another. (Example: I always choose the fish over the meat courses...)

    *   The sentence describes voters in congressional districts selecting a candidate for the White House who is from a different party than the candidate they selected for the House of Representatives.
    *   The action is "choosing a different party's candidate... than for the House of Representatives."
    *   This involves selecting one option (Candidate A for President) over another (Candidate B for President), specifically in contrast to another choice (Candidate C for House).

    *   Sense 1: "decide to act in a certain way" - This is more about a decision to perform an action (e.g., "chose not to attend"). Not the best fit.
    *   Sense 2: "pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives" - This is a general selection process.
    *   Sense 3: "select as an alternative over another" (synonyms: prefer, opt) - This sense emphasizes the choice of one *over* another.

    *   The context says "choose a different party's candidate... than for the House of Representatives."
    *   This is a comparison/contrast between two choices (Presidential vs. House).
    *   Sense 2 is general selection.
    *   Sense 3 is selection *over* another.
    *   Wait, let's look closer at Sense 2 vs Sense 3.
    *   Sense 2: "pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives"
    *   Sense 3: "select as an alternative over another"
    *   In the context "choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives", the districts are selecting a candidate. They are picking one from a set of candidates.
    *   Is it "preferring" one over another? Yes, but the core action is the act of voting/selecting.
    *   Let's re-read Sense 2: "pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives".
    *   Let's re-read Sense 3: "select as an alternative over another".
    *   The phrase "choose X than Y" (though grammatically it's "choose X... than [they did] for Y") suggests a comparison.
    *   Actually, looking at the structure: "choose a different party's candidate for the White House than [they chose] for the House of Representatives."
    *   This is essentially saying they selected Candidate A (President) and Candidate B (House), and A and B are from different parties.
    *   This is a selection from alternatives (Sense 2).
    *   Does Sense 3 fit better? "select as an alternative over another". This usually implies a preference (e.g., "choose the fish over the meat").
    *   In an election, you select one candidate from several. That's Sense 2.
    *   The "than" in the sentence is comparing the *result* of the choice for the White House with the *result* of the choice for the House. It's not necessarily "choosing X over Y" in a single decision, but rather making two separate choices that differ.

    *   Sense 2: General selection from alternatives.
    *   Sense 3: Preference of one over another.
    *   The sentence is about "ticket splitting," which is the act of selecting candidates from different parties for different offices.
    *   "choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives."
    *   This means: (Choice for White House) $\neq$ (Choice for House).
    *   Each individual choice (White House, House) is a selection from alternatives.
    *   Therefore, Sense 2 is the most accurate description of the act of voting/selecting a candidate.

    *   Sense 1: Decide to act. (No)
    *   Sense 2: Pick out/select from alternatives. (Yes)
    *   Sense 3: Select one over another (prefer). (Less likely, as it's not a single choice between two things, but two separate choices that happen to be different).

    *   "choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives"
    *   This is a slightly awkward construction. It means "choose a candidate for the White House whose party is different from the party of the candidate they chose for the House of Representatives."
    *   The act of "choosing a candidate" is the core action.
    *   Sense 2: "pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives". This fits perfectly.


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

[User]
Target lemma: party
Target surface form: party
Context:
Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district that hasn't backed a Democratic presidential candidate since Adlai Stevenson is another reminder that, at least at the federal level, political "ticket splitting "has been on the rise over the past half century. In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different <t>party</t>'s candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives. Now that percentage routinely equals a third and twice has been above 40%.

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

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

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

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `party`
    *   Target surface form: `party`
    *   Context: "...choose a different <t>party</t>'s candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives."
    *   Key phrases in context: "GOP congressional hopeful", "Democratic presidential candidate", "political 'ticket splitting'", "presidential election year", "congressional districts".

    *   Sense 1: a group of people gathered together for pleasure (social gathering).
    *   Sense 2: a person involved in legal proceedings (legal party).
    *   Sense 3: an organization to gain political power (political party).
    *   Sense 4: an occasion on which people can assemble for social interaction and entertainment (social event).
    *   Sense 5: a band of people associated temporarily in some activity (company/group).

    *   The context is explicitly about politics: "GOP" (Grand Old Party), "Democratic presidential candidate", "political 'ticket splitting'", "White House", "House of Representatives".
    *   The phrase "different party's candidate" refers to a political organization.
    *   Sense 3 ("an organization to gain political power") fits perfectly.

    *   Sense 3 is the correct match.


[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: candidate
Context:
Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district that hasn't backed a Democratic presidential candidate since Adlai Stevenson is another reminder that, at least at the federal level, political "ticket splitting "has been on the rise over the past half century. In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's <t>candidate</t> for the White House than for the House of Representatives. Now that percentage routinely equals a third and twice has been above 40%.

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

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: `candidate`
    *   Target surface form: `candidate`
    *   Context: "...choose a different party's <t>candidate</t> for the White House than for the House of Representatives."
    *   Senses:
        1.  `candidate%1:18:00::`: someone who is considered for something (for an office or prize or honor etc.)
        2.  `candidate%1:18:01::`: a politician who is running for public office

    *   The context refers to a "party's candidate for the White House".
    *   The White House represents the office of the President of the United States.
    *   The person is running for public office.

    *   Sense 1 is a general definition (someone considered for something).
    *   Sense 2 is a specific definition (a politician running for public office).
    *   Since the context explicitly mentions "party's candidate for the White House" and discusses "presidential election year" and "congressional districts", Sense 2 is the most precise and accurate fit.

    *   Sense 2: "a politician who is running for public office". This fits perfectly.


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

[User]
Target lemma: percentage
Target surface form: percentage
Context:
Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district that hasn't backed a Democratic presidential candidate since Adlai Stevenson is another reminder that, at least at the federal level, political "ticket splitting "has been on the rise over the past half century. In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives. Now that <t>percentage</t> routinely equals a third and twice has been above 40%. As we know, voters tend to favor Republicans more in races for president than in those for Congress.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=percentage%1:21:00:: | definition=assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group | synonyms=share, portion, part | examples=he wanted his share in cash
2. sense_key=percentage%1:24:00:: | definition=a proportion in relation to a whole (which is usually the amount per hundred) | synonyms=percent, per centum, pct

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: `percentage`
    *   Target surface form: `percentage`
    *   Context: "...In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's candidate... Now that <t>percentage</t> routinely equals a third and twice has been above 40%."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `percentage%1:21:00::`: assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group (share, portion, part).
        2.  `percentage%1:24:00::`: a proportion in relation to a whole (which is usually the amount per hundred) (percent, per centum, pct).

    *   The context mentions "20%", "a third", and "40%".
    *   It refers to the proportion of congressional districts that choose different parties for the White House and the House of Representatives.
    *   This is clearly a mathematical proportion/percentage, not a share of assets.

    *   Sense 1: Assets/share (e.g., "he wanted his share in cash"). Not applicable.
    *   Sense 2: Proportion in relation to a whole/amount per hundred (e.g., "20%", "40%"). This fits perfectly.

    *   The best sense is index 2.


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

[User]
Target lemma: equal
Target surface form: equals
Context:
Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district that hasn't backed a Democratic presidential candidate since Adlai Stevenson is another reminder that, at least at the federal level, political "ticket splitting "has been on the rise over the past half century. In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives. Now that percentage routinely <t>equals</t> a third and twice has been above 40%. As we know, voters tend to favor Republicans more in races for president than in those for Congress.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=equal%2:42:00:: | definition=be identical or equivalent to | synonyms=be | examples=One dollar equals 1,000 rubles these days!
2. sense_key=equal%2:42:01:: | definition=be equal to in quality or ability | synonyms=touch, rival, match | examples=Nothing can rival cotton for durability; Your performance doesn't even touch that of your colleagues
3. sense_key=equal%2:30:00:: | definition=make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching | synonyms=match, equalize, equalise, equate | examples=let's equalize the duties among all employees in this office; The company matched the discount policy of its competitors

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: `equal`
    *   Target surface form: `equals`
    *   Context: "Now that percentage routinely <t>equals</t> a third and twice has been above 40%."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `equal%2:42:00::` (be identical or equivalent to) - Example: "One dollar equals 1,000 rubles these days!"
        2.  `equal%2:42:01::` (be equal to in quality or ability) - Example: "Nothing can rival cotton for durability"
        3.  `equal%2:30:00::` (make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching) - Example: "let's equalize the duties among all employees"

    *   The sentence is: "Now that percentage routinely equals a third..."
    *   "That percentage" refers to the percentage of congressional districts choosing different parties.
    *   "a third" is a numerical value (33.3%).
    *   The word "equals" here means "is equivalent to" or "is the same as" in a mathematical/numerical sense.

    *   Sense 1: "be identical or equivalent to" (Numerical/equivalence). This fits perfectly.
    *   Sense 2: "be equal to in quality or ability" (Comparison of quality). This does not fit.
    *   Sense 3: "make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching" (Action of equalizing). This is a transitive verb meaning to *cause* something to be equal. The context is a state of being/equivalence, not an action of making something equal.

    *   Sense 1 is the correct match.


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

[User]
Target lemma: know
Target surface form: know
Context:
Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district that hasn't backed a Democratic presidential candidate since Adlai Stevenson is another reminder that, at least at the federal level, political "ticket splitting "has been on the rise over the past half century. In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives. Now that percentage routinely equals a third and twice has been above 40%. As we <t>know</t>, voters tend to favor Republicans more in races for president than in those for Congress. In every presidential election over the past half century, except for the Goldwater presidential candidacy, the GOP has captured a greater percentage of the major - party popular vote for president than it has of congressional seats or the popular vote for Congress.

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

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

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

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `know`
    *   Target surface form: `know`
    *   Context: "As we <t>know</t>, voters tend to favor Republicans more in races for president than in those for Congress."
    *   Sentence analysis: The phrase "As we know" is used here to introduce a fact or a piece of information that is generally accepted or already established in the context of the discussion.

    *   Sense 1: distinguish/recognize as different (e.g., right from wrong). -> No.
    *   Sense 2: firsthand knowledge of states/emotions (e.g., know hunger). -> No.
    *   Sense 3: be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about (e.g., I know that the President lied). -> This fits well. "As we know [the fact that voters tend to favor...]"
    *   Sense 4: accept power/authority (e.g., recognize gods). -> No.
    *   Sense 5: know how to do something (e.g., know how to knit). -> No.
    *   Sense 6: have fixed in the mind (e.g., know Latin). -> No.
    *   Sense 7: sexual intercourse. -> No.
    *   Sense 8: know the nature or character of (e.g., knew her as a show-off). -> No.
    *   Sense 9: be familiar/acquainted with a person or object (e.g., know my sister). -> No.
    *   Sense 10: perceive as familiar (e.g., know this voice). -> No.
    *   Sense 11: be aware of the truth of something; have a belief or faith in something; regard as true beyond any doubt (e.g., I know that I left the key on the table). -> This is very close to Sense 3.

    *   Sense 3: "be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about"
    *   Sense 11: "be aware of the truth of something; have a belief or faith in something; regard as true beyond any doubt"
    *   In the phrase "As we know, [fact]", the speaker is referring to a piece of information or a general fact that is shared knowledge.
    *   Sense 3 is more about possessing information/being aware of a fact.
    *   Sense 11 is more about conviction, belief, or certainty about a truth.
    *   "As we know" in this context is a common rhetorical device to introduce a known fact. Sense 3 ("be cognizant or aware of a fact") is the most standard fit for this usage.

    *   Context: "As we know, voters tend to favor Republicans..."
    *   This is a statement of a known trend/fact.
    *   Sense 3: "be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information".
    *   Sense 11: "be aware of the truth of something; have a belief or faith in something".
    *   Usually, "As we know" refers to shared information (Sense 3) rather than a deep-seated belief or faith (Sense 11).

    *   Sense 3: "I know that the President lied to the people" (Fact/Information).
    *   Sense 11: "I know that I left the key on the table" (Certainty/Truth).
    *   The context "voters tend to favor Republicans..." is presented as a factual trend. 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: tend
Target surface form: tend
Context:
Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district that hasn't backed a Democratic presidential candidate since Adlai Stevenson is another reminder that, at least at the federal level, political "ticket splitting "has been on the rise over the past half century. In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives. Now that percentage routinely equals a third and twice has been above 40%. As we know, voters <t>tend</t> to favor Republicans more in races for president than in those for Congress. In every presidential election over the past half century, except for the Goldwater presidential candidacy, the GOP has captured a greater percentage of the major - party popular vote for president than it has of congressional seats or the popular vote for Congress.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=tend%2:42:01:: | definition=have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined | synonyms=be given, lean, incline, run | examples=She tends to be nervous before her lectures; These dresses run small
2. sense_key=tend%2:41:00:: | definition=have care of or look after | examples=She tends to the children
3. sense_key=tend%2:41:01:: | definition=manage or run | examples=tend a store

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: `tend`
    *   Target surface form: `tend`
    *   Context: "As we know, voters <t>tend</t> to favor Republicans more in races for president than in those for Congress."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `tend%2:42:01::`: have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined (synonyms: be given, lean, incline, run).
        2.  `tend%2:41:00::`: have care of or look after.
        3.  `tend%2:41:01::`: manage or run.

    *   The sentence is: "As we know, voters tend to favor Republicans more in races for president than in those for Congress."
    *   Here, "tend to favor" means that voters *generally* or *usually* favor Republicans, or have a *disposition* to do so. It describes a pattern of behavior or a tendency.

    *   Sense 1: "have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined". This fits perfectly.
    *   Sense 2: "have care of or look after". This does not fit (voters aren't looking after Republicans in a caregiving sense).
    *   Sense 3: "manage or run". This does not fit (voters aren't managing Republicans).

    *   The best 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: favor
Target surface form: favor
Context:
Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district that hasn't backed a Democratic presidential candidate since Adlai Stevenson is another reminder that, at least at the federal level, political "ticket splitting "has been on the rise over the past half century. In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives. Now that percentage routinely equals a third and twice has been above 40%. As we know, voters tend to <t>favor</t> Republicans more in races for president than in those for Congress. In every presidential election over the past half century, except for the Goldwater presidential candidacy, the GOP has captured a greater percentage of the major - party popular vote for president than it has of congressional seats or the popular vote for Congress.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=favor%2:41:03:: | definition=bestow a privilege upon | synonyms=privilege, favour
2. sense_key=favor%2:41:00:: | definition=promote over another | synonyms=prefer, favour | examples=he favors his second daughter
3. sense_key=favor%2:31:00:: | definition=consider as the favorite | synonyms=favour | examples=The local team was favored
4. sense_key=favor%2:41:01:: | definition=treat gently or carefully | synonyms=favour

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: `favor`
    *   Target surface form: `favor`
    *   Context: "As we know, voters tend to <t>favor</t> Republicans more in races for president than in those for Congress."
    *   Meaning: In this context, "favor" means that voters prefer Republicans for the presidency over candidates for Congress.

    *   Sense 1: `bestow a privilege upon` (e.g., granting a special favor). Not applicable.
    *   Sense 2: `promote over another` (synonyms: `prefer`, `favour`; example: "he favors his second daughter"). This fits the context of preferring one party/candidate over another.
    *   Sense 3: `consider as the favorite` (synonyms: `favour`; example: "The local team was favored"). This usually refers to predicting a winner (betting/odds), not a general preference in voting patterns.
    *   Sense 4: `treat gently or carefully` (synonyms: `favour`). Not applicable.

    *   The sentence says voters "favor Republicans more in races for president than in those for Congress."
    *   This is a comparison of preference.
    *   Sense 2 (`promote over another`, synonym `prefer`) aligns perfectly with the idea of preferring one party in one type of race over another.

    *   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: republican
Target surface form: Republicans
Context:
Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district that hasn't backed a Democratic presidential candidate since Adlai Stevenson is another reminder that, at least at the federal level, political "ticket splitting "has been on the rise over the past half century. In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives. Now that percentage routinely equals a third and twice has been above 40%. As we know, voters tend to favor <t>Republicans</t> more in races for president than in those for Congress. In every presidential election over the past half century, except for the Goldwater presidential candidacy, the GOP has captured a greater percentage of the major - party popular vote for president than it has of congressional seats or the popular vote for Congress.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=republican%1:18:01:: | definition=a member of the Republican Party
2. sense_key=republican%1:17:00:: | definition=a tributary of the Kansas River that flows from eastern Colorado eastward through Nebraska and Kansas | synonyms=Republican River
3. sense_key=republican%1:18:00:: | definition=an advocate of a republic (usually in opposition to a monarchy)

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: `republican`
    *   Target surface form: `Republicans`
    *   Context: The text discusses the GOP (Grand Old Party), congressional hopefuls, Democratic presidential candidates, ticket splitting, and voting patterns for president vs. Congress. Specifically, "voters tend to favor <t>Republicans</t> more in races for president than in those for Congress."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `republican%1:18:01::`: a member of the Republican Party.
        2.  `republican%1:17:00::`: a tributary of the Kansas River... (Republican River).
        3.  `republican%1:18:00::`: an advocate of a republic (usually in opposition to a monarchy).

    *   The context is explicitly about US politics, mentioning the "GOP" (which is the Republican Party), "Democratic presidential candidate", and "congressional districts".
    *   "Republicans" in this context refers to members or supporters of the Republican Party.

    *   Sense 1: "a member of the Republican Party" - Matches perfectly.
    *   Sense 2: "a tributary of the Kansas River" - Irrelevant.
    *   Sense 3: "an advocate of a republic" - Too broad; the context is specifically about the US political party.

    *   The best sense is index 1.


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

[User]
Target lemma: race
Target surface form: races
Context:
Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district that hasn't backed a Democratic presidential candidate since Adlai Stevenson is another reminder that, at least at the federal level, political "ticket splitting "has been on the rise over the past half century. In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives. Now that percentage routinely equals a third and twice has been above 40%. As we know, voters tend to favor Republicans more in <t>races</t> for president than in those for Congress. In every presidential election over the past half century, except for the Goldwater presidential candidacy, the GOP has captured a greater percentage of the major - party popular vote for president than it has of congressional seats or the popular vote for Congress.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=race%1:11:00:: | definition=a contest of speed | examples=the race is to the swift
2. sense_key=race%1:19:00:: | definition=the flow of air that is driven backwards by an aircraft propeller | synonyms=slipstream, airstream, backwash, wash
3. sense_key=race%1:11:01:: | definition=any competition | examples=the race for the presidency
4. sense_key=race%1:14:00:: | definition=people who are believed to belong to the same genetic stock | examples=some biologists doubt that there are important genetic differences between races of human beings
5. sense_key=race%1:14:01:: | definition=(biology) a taxonomic group that is a division of a species; usually arises as a consequence of geographical isolation within a species | synonyms=subspecies
6. sense_key=race%1:06:00:: | definition=a canal for a current of water | synonyms=raceway

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

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

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `race`
    *   Target surface form: `races`
    *   Context: "As we know, voters tend to favor Republicans more in <t>races</t> for president than in those for Congress."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `race%1:11:00::`: a contest of speed.
        2.  `race%1:19:00::`: flow of air (propeller).
        3.  `race%1:11:01::`: any competition (example: "the race for the presidency").
        4.  `race%1:14:00::`: people of same genetic stock.
        5.  `race%1:14:01::`: (biology) taxonomic group/subspecies.
        6.  `race%1:06:00::`: canal for water.

    *   The sentence discusses voters favoring Republicans in "races for president" and "those for Congress."
    *   This clearly refers to political elections.
    *   An election is a competition for a political office.

    *   Sense 1: Contest of speed (not applicable).
    *   Sense 2: Airflow (not applicable).
    *   Sense 3: Any competition (Example: "the race for the presidency"). This fits perfectly.
    *   Sense 4: Genetic stock (not applicable).
    *   Sense 5: Biological subspecies (not applicable).
    *   Sense 6: Water canal (not applicable).

    *   The context "races for president" matches the example "the race for the presidency" in sense 3.


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

[User]
Target lemma: president
Target surface form: president
Context:
Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district that hasn't backed a Democratic presidential candidate since Adlai Stevenson is another reminder that, at least at the federal level, political "ticket splitting "has been on the rise over the past half century. In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives. Now that percentage routinely equals a third and twice has been above 40%. As we know, voters tend to favor Republicans more in races for <t>president</t> than in those for Congress. In every presidential election over the past half century, except for the Goldwater presidential candidacy, the GOP has captured a greater percentage of the major - party popular vote for president than it has of congressional seats or the popular vote for Congress.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=president%1:18:04:: | definition=the person who holds the office of head of state of the United States government | synonyms=President of the United States, United States President, Chief Executive | examples=the President likes to jog every morning
2. sense_key=president%1:18:00:: | definition=the chief executive of a republic
3. sense_key=president%1:18:02:: | definition=the head administrative officer of a college or university | synonyms=prexy
4. sense_key=president%1:18:01:: | definition=an executive officer of a firm or corporation
5. sense_key=president%1:18:03:: | definition=the officer who presides at the meetings of an organization | synonyms=chairman, chairwoman, chair, chairperson | examples=address your remarks to the chairperson
6. sense_key=president%1:04:04:: | definition=the office of the United States head of state | synonyms=President of the United States, Chief Executive | examples=a President is elected every four years

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

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

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

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `president`
    *   Target surface form: `president`
    *   Context: "As we know, voters tend to favor Republicans more in races for <t>president</t> than in those for Congress."
    *   Surrounding context: Mentions "GOP congressional hopeful", "Mississippi district", "Democratic presidential candidate", "White House", "presidential election year", "House of Representatives".

    *   Sense 1: `president%1:18:04::` - the person who holds the office of head of state of the United States government. (Focuses on the *person*).
    *   Sense 2: `president%1:18:00::` - the chief executive of a republic. (General).
    *   Sense 3: `president%1:18:02::` - head administrative officer of a college/university. (Irrelevant).
    *   Sense 4: `president%1:18:01::` - executive officer of a firm/corporation. (Irrelevant).
    *   Sense 5: `president%1:18:03::` - officer who presides at meetings. (Irrelevant).
    *   Sense 6: `president%1:04:04::` - the office of the United States head of state. (Focuses on the *office*).

    *   The sentence is "voters tend to favor Republicans more in races for <t>president</t> than in those for Congress."
    *   "Races for president" refers to the competition for the *office* of the presidency.
    *   Comparing Sense 1 (the person) and Sense 6 (the office).
    *   In the phrase "races for [position]", the position usually refers to the office/role rather than a specific person.
    *   Example for Sense 6: "a President is elected every four years" (referring to the office/role).
    *   Example for Sense 1: "the President likes to jog every morning" (referring to the specific person currently in office).
    *   The context is clearly about the US government (GOP, Democratic, White House, Congress).
    *   "Races for president" = races for the office of the President of the United States.

    *   Sense 1: The person.
    *   Sense 6: The office.
    *   "Races for president" -> You run for the office, not for the person.

    *   Sense 6 is the most precise fit for "races for president".


[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: presidential
Target surface form: presidential
Context:
Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district that hasn't backed a Democratic presidential candidate since Adlai Stevenson is another reminder that, at least at the federal level, political "ticket splitting "has been on the rise over the past half century. In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives. Now that percentage routinely equals a third and twice has been above 40%. As we know, voters tend to favor Republicans more in races for president than in those for Congress. In every <t>presidential</t> election over the past half century, except for the Goldwater presidential candidacy, the GOP has captured a greater percentage of the major - party popular vote for president than it has of congressional seats or the popular vote for Congress. Prior to 1932, the pattern was nearly the opposite.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=presidential%3:00:00:: | definition=befitting a president | examples=criticized the candidate for not looking presidential
2. sense_key=presidential%3:01:00:: | definition=relating to a president or presidency | examples=presidential aides; presidential veto

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: `presidential`
    *   Target surface form: `presidential`
    *   Context: "In every <t>presidential</t> election over the past half century..."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `presidential%3:00:00::` (befitting a president) - Example: "criticized the candidate for not looking presidential"
        2.  `presidential%3:01:00::` (relating to a president or presidency) - Example: "presidential aides; presidential veto"

    *   The phrase is "presidential election".
    *   An election for the presidency is an election *relating to* the presidency.
    *   It is not an election that is "befitting a president" (which would be a strange way to describe an election).

    *   Sense 1: "befitting a president" (characteristic of a president).
    *   Sense 2: "relating to a president or presidency" (pertaining to the office or the person).

    *   "Presidential election" clearly falls under "relating to a president or presidency".

    *   Sense index 1 corresponds to `presidential%3:00:00::`.
    *   Sense index 2 corresponds to `presidential%3:01:00::`.
    *   Wait, the prompt asks for the index. Let's look at the provided list:
        1. sense_key=presidential%3:00:00::
        2. sense_key=presidential%3:01:00::
    *   The correct sense is the second one.


[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: election
Target surface form: election
Context:
Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district that hasn't backed a Democratic presidential candidate since Adlai Stevenson is another reminder that, at least at the federal level, political "ticket splitting "has been on the rise over the past half century. In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives. Now that percentage routinely equals a third and twice has been above 40%. As we know, voters tend to favor Republicans more in races for president than in those for Congress. In every presidential <t>election</t> over the past half century, except for the Goldwater presidential candidacy, the GOP has captured a greater percentage of the major - party popular vote for president than it has of congressional seats or the popular vote for Congress. Prior to 1932, the pattern was nearly the opposite.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=election%1:04:01:: | definition=a vote to select the winner of a position or political office | examples=the results of the election will be announced tonight
2. sense_key=election%1:09:00:: | definition=the predestination of some individuals as objects of divine mercy (especially as conceived by Calvinists)
3. sense_key=election%1:26:00:: | definition=the status or fact of being elected | examples=they celebrated his election
4. sense_key=election%1:04:00:: | definition=the act of selecting someone or something; the exercise of deliberate choice | examples=her election of medicine as a profession

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: `election`
    *   Target surface form: `election`
    *   Context: "In every presidential <t>election</t> over the past half century, except for the Goldwater presidential candidacy, the GOP has captured a greater percentage..."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `election%1:04:01`: a vote to select the winner of a position or political office.
        2.  `election%1:09:00`: predestination (divine mercy).
        3.  `election%1:26:00`: the status or fact of being elected.
        4.  `election%1:04:00`: the act of selecting someone or something; the exercise of deliberate choice.

    *   The sentence refers to "every presidential election over the past half century".
    *   It discusses the GOP capturing a percentage of the popular vote.
    *   This clearly refers to the event/process of voting to select a president.

    *   Sense 1: "a vote to select the winner of a position or political office" - This fits perfectly.
    *   Sense 2: "predestination" - Incorrect.
    *   Sense 3: "the status or fact of being elected" - This refers to the *result* or *state* of having won (e.g., "celebrated his election"). The context refers to the event/cycle ("every presidential election").
    *   Sense 4: "the act of selecting someone or something; the exercise of deliberate choice" - This is a more general sense of choosing (e.g., choosing a profession). While an election involves choice, Sense 1 is the specific political meaning required here.

    *   The context "presidential election" refers to the political event/process of voting. Sense 1 is the most precise 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: past
Target surface form: past
Context:
Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district that hasn't backed a Democratic presidential candidate since Adlai Stevenson is another reminder that, at least at the federal level, political "ticket splitting "has been on the rise over the past half century. In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives. Now that percentage routinely equals a third and twice has been above 40%. As we know, voters tend to favor Republicans more in races for president than in those for Congress. In every presidential election over the <t>past</t> half century, except for the Goldwater presidential candidacy, the GOP has captured a greater percentage of the major - party popular vote for president than it has of congressional seats or the popular vote for Congress. Prior to 1932, the pattern was nearly the opposite.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=past%5:00:00:outgoing:00 | definition=of a person who has held and relinquished a position or office | synonyms=preceding, retiring | examples=a retiring member of the board
2. sense_key=past%3:00:00:: | definition=earlier than the present time; no longer current | examples=time past; his youth is past

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: `past`
    *   Target surface form: `past`
    *   Context: "...In every presidential election over the <t>past</t> half century..."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `past%5:00:00:outgoing:00`: of a person who has held and relinquished a position or office (e.g., a retiring member of the board).
        2.  `past%3:00:00::`: earlier than the present time; no longer current (e.g., time past; his youth is past).

    *   The phrase is "over the past half century".
    *   "Past" here modifies "half century", referring to the period of time leading up to the present.
    *   It means "previous" or "preceding the present".

    *   Sense 1 refers to a person who held an office (e.g., "past president"). This does not fit "half century".
    *   Sense 2 refers to time earlier than the present. This fits "past half century" perfectly.

    *   Sense 2 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: presidential
Target surface form: presidential
Context:
Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district that hasn't backed a Democratic presidential candidate since Adlai Stevenson is another reminder that, at least at the federal level, political "ticket splitting "has been on the rise over the past half century. In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives. Now that percentage routinely equals a third and twice has been above 40%. As we know, voters tend to favor Republicans more in races for president than in those for Congress. In every presidential election over the past half century, except for the Goldwater <t>presidential</t> candidacy, the GOP has captured a greater percentage of the major - party popular vote for president than it has of congressional seats or the popular vote for Congress. Prior to 1932, the pattern was nearly the opposite.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=presidential%3:00:00:: | definition=befitting a president | examples=criticized the candidate for not looking presidential
2. sense_key=presidential%3:01:00:: | definition=relating to a president or presidency | examples=presidential aides; presidential veto

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: `presidential`
    *   Target surface form: `presidential`
    *   Context: "...except for the Goldwater <t>presidential</t> candidacy, the GOP has captured a greater percentage..."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `presidential%3:00:00::` (befitting a president) - Example: "criticized the candidate for not looking presidential"
        2.  `presidential%3:01:00::` (relating to a president or presidency) - Example: "presidential aides; presidential veto"

    *   The phrase is "Goldwater presidential candidacy".
    *   This refers to Barry Goldwater's campaign for the presidency.
    *   It describes the *type* of candidacy (relating to the presidency), not whether the candidacy was "befitting" a president.

    *   Sense 1: "befitting a president" (characteristic of a president). This is an evaluative sense (e.g., "He doesn't act presidential").
    *   Sense 2: "relating to a president or presidency" (pertaining to the office or the election). This is a descriptive sense (e.g., "presidential election", "presidential candidate").

    *   "Goldwater presidential candidacy" clearly falls under "relating to a president or presidency".

    *   Sense 1: No.
    *   Sense 2: Yes.


[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: percentage
Target surface form: percentage
Context:
Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district that hasn't backed a Democratic presidential candidate since Adlai Stevenson is another reminder that, at least at the federal level, political "ticket splitting "has been on the rise over the past half century. In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives. Now that percentage routinely equals a third and twice has been above 40%. As we know, voters tend to favor Republicans more in races for president than in those for Congress. In every presidential election over the past half century, except for the Goldwater presidential candidacy, the GOP has captured a greater <t>percentage</t> of the major - party popular vote for president than it has of congressional seats or the popular vote for Congress. Prior to 1932, the pattern was nearly the opposite.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=percentage%1:24:00:: | definition=a proportion in relation to a whole (which is usually the amount per hundred) | synonyms=percent, per centum, pct
2. sense_key=percentage%1:21:00:: | definition=assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group | synonyms=share, portion, part | examples=he wanted his share in cash

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: `percentage`
    *   Target surface form: `percentage`
    *   Context: "...the GOP has captured a greater <t>percentage</t> of the major-party popular vote for president than it has of congressional seats or the popular vote for Congress."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `percentage%1:24:00::`: a proportion in relation to a whole (which is usually the amount per hundred). Synonyms: percent, per centum, pct.
        2.  `percentage%1:21:00::`: assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group. Synonyms: share, portion, part. Example: "he wanted his share in cash".

    *   The sentence discusses the "popular vote for president" and "congressional seats".
    *   It compares the "percentage" of the vote captured by the GOP.
    *   This refers to a numerical proportion (e.g., 45% of the vote), not financial assets or a physical share of property.

    *   Sense 1: "a proportion in relation to a whole (which is usually the amount per hundred)". This fits perfectly with "percentage of the major-party popular vote".
    *   Sense 2: "assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group". This refers to ownership or financial shares, which does not fit the context of election results.

    *   The correct sense is Sense 1.