[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: intervention
Target surface form: intervention
Context:
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. Prior to 1932, the pattern was nearly the opposite. What accounts for the results of recent decades? A simple economic theory may provide at least a partial explanation for the split personality displayed by Americans in the voting booth. The theory relies on three assumptions: 1 -RRB- Voters can "buy "one of two brands when they select their political agents -- a Republican brand that believes in the minimalist state and in the virtues of private markets over the vices of public action, and a Democratic brand that believes in big government and in public <t>intervention</t> to remedy the excesses attendant to the pursuit of private interest. 2 -RRB- Congressional representatives have two basic responsibilities while voting in office -- dealing with national issues -LRB- programmatic actions such as casting roll call votes on legislation that imposes costs and/or confers benefits on the population at large -RRB- and attending to local issues -LRB- constituency service and pork barrel -RRB-.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=intervention%1:04:00:: | definition=the act of intervening (as to mediate a dispute, etc.) | synonyms=intercession | examples=it occurs without human intervention
2. sense_key=intervention%1:04:02:: | definition=care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury) | synonyms=treatment
3. sense_key=intervention%1:10:00:: | definition=a policy of intervening in the affairs of other countries | synonyms=interference
4. sense_key=intervention%1:04:01:: | definition=(law) a proceeding that permits a person to enter into a lawsuit already in progress; admission of person not an original party to the suit so that person can protect some right or interest that is allegedly affected by the proceedings | examples=the purpose of intervention is to prevent unnecessary duplication of lawsuits
5. sense_key=intervention%1:04:03:: | definition=the act or fact of interposing one thing between or among others | synonyms=interposition

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: `intervention`
    *   Target surface form: `intervention`
    *   Context: "...a Democratic brand that believes in big government and in public <t>intervention</t> to remedy the excesses attendant to the pursuit of private interest."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `intervention%1:04:00`: the act of intervening (as to mediate a dispute, etc.)
        2.  `intervention%1:04:02`: care provided to improve a situation (especially medical)
        3.  `intervention%1:10:00`: a policy of intervening in the affairs of other countries
        4.  `intervention%1:04:01`: (law) a proceeding that permits a person to enter into a lawsuit
        5.  `intervention%1:04:03`: the act or fact of interposing one thing between or among others

    *   The context discusses political ideologies (Republican vs. Democratic).
    *   The Democratic brand is described as believing in "big government" and "public intervention to remedy the excesses attendant to the pursuit of private interest."
    *   This refers to government action in the economy or society to correct market failures or social inequities.

    *   Sense 1: "the act of intervening (as to mediate a dispute, etc.)" - This is a general sense of stepping in to change a situation.
    *   Sense 2: "care provided to improve a situation (especially medical...)" - Not medical.
    *   Sense 3: "a policy of intervening in the affairs of other countries" - This is foreign intervention. The context is about domestic policy ("big government", "private interest").
    *   Sense 4: "(law) a proceeding..." - Not a legal proceeding.
    *   Sense 5: "the act or fact of interposing one thing between or among others" - Too literal/physical.

    *   Sense 1 is the most general: "the act of intervening (as to mediate a dispute, etc.)". In political science and economics, "government intervention" refers to the act of the state intervening in the market or social affairs.
    *   Sense 3 is specifically about *other countries*.
    *   Sense 2 is specifically about *medical/care*.
    *   Sense 4 is specifically *legal*.
    *   Sense 5 is *physical interposition*.

    *   The phrase "public intervention to remedy the excesses" fits the general definition of "the act of intervening" (Sense 1). While Sense 3 is a type of intervention, the context is domestic (US presidential elections, GOP vs Democrats, big government).

    *   Sense 1: `intervention%1:04:00` (the act of intervening)
    *   Sense 2: `intervention%1:04:02` (medical/care)
    *   Sense 3: `intervention%1:10:00` (foreign affairs)
    *   Sense 4: `intervention%1:04:01` (legal)
    *   Sense 5: `intervention%1:04:03` (interposing)

    The context is about government intervention in the economy/society. Sense 1 is the best fit among the provided options.


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: remedy
Target surface form: remedy
Context:
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. Prior to 1932, the pattern was nearly the opposite. What accounts for the results of recent decades? A simple economic theory may provide at least a partial explanation for the split personality displayed by Americans in the voting booth. The theory relies on three assumptions: 1 -RRB- Voters can "buy "one of two brands when they select their political agents -- a Republican brand that believes in the minimalist state and in the virtues of private markets over the vices of public action, and a Democratic brand that believes in big government and in public intervention to <t>remedy</t> the excesses attendant to the pursuit of private interest. 2 -RRB- Congressional representatives have two basic responsibilities while voting in office -- dealing with national issues -LRB- programmatic actions such as casting roll call votes on legislation that imposes costs and/or confers benefits on the population at large -RRB- and attending to local issues -LRB- constituency service and pork barrel -RRB-.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=remedy%2:30:00:: | definition=set straight or right | synonyms=rectify, remediate, repair, amend | examples=remedy these deficiencies; rectify the inequities in salaries
2. sense_key=remedy%2:29:00:: | definition=provide relief for | synonyms=relieve | examples=remedy his illness

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}
```

finish_reason: stop

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

role: assistant

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `remedy`
    *   Target surface form: `remedy`
    *   Context: "...a Democratic brand that believes in big government and in public intervention to <t>remedy</t> the excesses attendant to the pursuit of private interest."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `remedy%2:30:00::` | definition: set straight or right | synonyms: rectify, remediate, repair, amend | examples: remedy these deficiencies; rectify the inequities in salaries.
        2.  `remedy%2:29:00::` | definition: provide relief for | synonyms: relieve | examples: remedy his illness.

    *   The context is about "public intervention to remedy the excesses attendant to the pursuit of private interest."
    *   "Excesses" in this context refers to negative outcomes or imbalances caused by private interest (e.g., monopolies, pollution, inequality).
    *   The goal of the intervention is to fix, correct, or set right these "excesses."

    *   Sense 1: "set straight or right" (rectify, remediate, repair, amend). This fits perfectly with correcting "excesses."
    *   Sense 2: "provide relief for" (relieve). This is typically used for medical conditions or suffering (e.g., "remedy his illness"). While "relief" can be used broadly, "set straight or right" is a much more precise fit for correcting systemic "excesses" in an economic/political context.

    *   "Rectify the excesses" makes more sense than "relieve the excesses."
    *   "Set right the excesses" is a standard usage.

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: excess
Target surface form: excesses
Context:
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. Prior to 1932, the pattern was nearly the opposite. What accounts for the results of recent decades? A simple economic theory may provide at least a partial explanation for the split personality displayed by Americans in the voting booth. The theory relies on three assumptions: 1 -RRB- Voters can "buy "one of two brands when they select their political agents -- a Republican brand that believes in the minimalist state and in the virtues of private markets over the vices of public action, and a Democratic brand that believes in big government and in public intervention to remedy the <t>excesses</t> attendant to the pursuit of private interest. 2 -RRB- Congressional representatives have two basic responsibilities while voting in office -- dealing with national issues -LRB- programmatic actions such as casting roll call votes on legislation that imposes costs and/or confers benefits on the population at large -RRB- and attending to local issues -LRB- constituency service and pork barrel -RRB-.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=excess%1:04:00:: | definition=excessive indulgence | synonyms=overindulgence | examples=the child was spoiled by overindulgence
2. sense_key=excess%1:26:00:: | definition=the state of being more than full | synonyms=surfeit, overabundance
3. sense_key=excess%1:07:02:: | definition=a quantity much larger than is needed | synonyms=surplus, surplusage, nimiety
4. sense_key=excess%1:07:00:: | definition=immoderation as a consequence of going beyond sufficient or permitted limits | synonyms=excessiveness, inordinateness

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: `excess`
    *   Target surface form: `excesses`
    *   Context: "...a Democratic brand that believes in big government and in public intervention to remedy the <t>excesses</t> attendant to the pursuit of private interest."

    *   Sense 1: `excess%1:04:00` - excessive indulgence (synonym: overindulgence). Example: "the child was spoiled by overindulgence". (Usually refers to personal habits/pleasures).
    *   Sense 2: `excess%1:26:00` - the state of being more than full (synonyms: surfeit, overabundance). (Usually refers to quantity/capacity).
    *   Sense 3: `excess%1:07:02` - a quantity much larger than is needed (synonyms: surplus, surplusage, nimiety). (Usually refers to physical goods or resources).
    *   Sense 4: `excess%1:07:00` - immoderation as a consequence of going beyond sufficient or permitted limits (synonyms: excessiveness, inordinateness).

    *   The phrase is "remedy the excesses attendant to the pursuit of private interest."
    *   "Pursuit of private interest" in a political/economic context often refers to capitalism or market forces.
    *   "Excesses" here refers to the negative consequences or the "going too far" of that pursuit (e.g., monopolies, pollution, exploitation).
    *   This aligns with "immoderation as a consequence of going beyond sufficient or permitted limits" (Sense 4).
    *   Sense 1 (overindulgence) is too focused on personal pleasure.
    *   Sense 2 (surfeit) and Sense 3 (surplus) are about quantity/amount, not about behavior or systemic failure.

    *   Sense 4: "immoderation as a consequence of going beyond sufficient or permitted limits". This fits perfectly with the idea of government intervening to stop the "excesses" (the harmful extremes) of private interest.


[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: attendant
Target surface form: attendant
Context:
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. Prior to 1932, the pattern was nearly the opposite. What accounts for the results of recent decades? A simple economic theory may provide at least a partial explanation for the split personality displayed by Americans in the voting booth. The theory relies on three assumptions: 1 -RRB- Voters can "buy "one of two brands when they select their political agents -- a Republican brand that believes in the minimalist state and in the virtues of private markets over the vices of public action, and a Democratic brand that believes in big government and in public intervention to remedy the excesses <t>attendant</t> to the pursuit of private interest. 2 -RRB- Congressional representatives have two basic responsibilities while voting in office -- dealing with national issues -LRB- programmatic actions such as casting roll call votes on legislation that imposes costs and/or confers benefits on the population at large -RRB- and attending to local issues -LRB- constituency service and pork barrel -RRB-.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=attendant%5:00:00:present:02 | definition=being present (at meeting or event etc.) | examples=attendant members of the congreation
2. sense_key=attendant%5:00:00:subsequent:00 | definition=following or accompanying as a consequence | synonyms=consequent, accompanying, concomitant, incidental, ensuant, resultant | examples=an excessive growth of bureaucracy, with attendant problems; snags incidental to the changeover in management

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: `attendant`
    *   Target surface form: `attendant`
    *   Context: "...a Democratic brand that believes in big government and in public intervention to remedy the excesses <t>attendant</t> to the pursuit of private interest."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `sense_key=attendant%5:00:00:present:02`: being present (at meeting or event etc.)
        2.  `sense_key=attendant%5:00:00:subsequent:00`: following or accompanying as a consequence (synonyms: consequent, accompanying, concomitant, incidental, ensuant, resultant).

    *   The phrase is "excesses attendant to the pursuit of private interest."
    *   In this context, "attendant to" means "accompanying" or "resulting from" the pursuit of private interest.
    *   The "excesses" are a consequence or a side effect of the pursuit of private interest.

    *   Sense 1 refers to physical presence (e.g., "attendant members of the congregation"). This does not fit.
    *   Sense 2 refers to something following or accompanying as a consequence (e.g., "attendant problems"). This fits perfectly.

    *   The correct sense is 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: pursuit
Target surface form: pursuit
Context:
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. Prior to 1932, the pattern was nearly the opposite. What accounts for the results of recent decades? A simple economic theory may provide at least a partial explanation for the split personality displayed by Americans in the voting booth. The theory relies on three assumptions: 1 -RRB- Voters can "buy "one of two brands when they select their political agents -- a Republican brand that believes in the minimalist state and in the virtues of private markets over the vices of public action, and a Democratic brand that believes in big government and in public intervention to remedy the excesses attendant to the <t>pursuit</t> of private interest. 2 -RRB- Congressional representatives have two basic responsibilities while voting in office -- dealing with national issues -LRB- programmatic actions such as casting roll call votes on legislation that imposes costs and/or confers benefits on the population at large -RRB- and attending to local issues -LRB- constituency service and pork barrel -RRB-.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=pursuit%1:04:01:: | definition=a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly) | synonyms=pastime, interest | examples=sailing is her favorite pastime; his main pastime is gambling
2. sense_key=pursuit%1:04:00:: | definition=the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture | synonyms=chase, pursual, following | examples=the culprit started to run and the cop took off in pursuit
3. sense_key=pursuit%1:04:02:: | definition=an auxiliary activity | synonyms=avocation, by-line, hobby, sideline, spare-time activity
4. sense_key=pursuit%1:09:00:: | definition=a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria | synonyms=pursuance, quest | examples=the pursuit of love; life is more than the pursuance of fame

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": 4}
```

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `pursuit`
    *   Target surface form: `pursuit`
    *   Context: "...a Democratic brand that believes in big government and in public intervention to remedy the excesses attendant to the <t>pursuit</t> of private interest."

    *   Sense 1: `pursuit%1:04:01` - a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly) (pastime, interest).
    *   Sense 2: `pursuit%1:04:00` - the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture (chase, pursual, following).
    *   Sense 3: `pursuit%1:04:02` - an auxiliary activity (avocation, hobby, sideline).
    *   Sense 4: `pursuit%1:09:00` - a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria (pursuance, quest). Examples: "the pursuit of love", "the pursuance of fame".

    *   The phrase is "the pursuit of private interest".
    *   In this context, "pursuit" refers to the act of seeking, striving for, or attempting to achieve something (private interest/profit/gain).
    *   It is not a "pastime" (Sense 1), a "chase" to capture someone (Sense 2), or a "hobby/sideline" (Sense 3).
    *   It fits the definition of a "search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria" or a "quest" (Sense 4), as in "the pursuit of happiness" or "the pursuit of wealth/interest".

    *   Sense 4 (`pursuit%1:09:00`) is the best fit for "the pursuit of private interest".


[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: private
Target surface form: private
Context:
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. Prior to 1932, the pattern was nearly the opposite. What accounts for the results of recent decades? A simple economic theory may provide at least a partial explanation for the split personality displayed by Americans in the voting booth. The theory relies on three assumptions: 1 -RRB- Voters can "buy "one of two brands when they select their political agents -- a Republican brand that believes in the minimalist state and in the virtues of private markets over the vices of public action, and a Democratic brand that believes in big government and in public intervention to remedy the excesses attendant to the pursuit of <t>private</t> interest. 2 -RRB- Congressional representatives have two basic responsibilities while voting in office -- dealing with national issues -LRB- programmatic actions such as casting roll call votes on legislation that imposes costs and/or confers benefits on the population at large -RRB- and attending to local issues -LRB- constituency service and pork barrel -RRB-.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=private%5:00:00:inward:00 | definition=not expressed | synonyms=secret | examples=secret (or private) thoughts
2. sense_key=private%5:00:00:personal:00 | definition=concerning one person exclusively | synonyms=individual | examples=we all have individual cars; each room has a private bath
3. sense_key=private%3:00:00:: | definition=confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy | examples=a private place; private discussions
4. sense_key=private%5:00:02:personal:00 | definition=concerning things deeply private and personal | examples=private correspondence; private family matters

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: `private`
    *   Target surface form: `private`
    *   Context: "...a Republican brand that believes in the minimalist state and in the virtues of private markets over the vices of public action, and a Democratic brand that believes in big government and in public intervention to remedy the excesses attendant to the pursuit of <t>private</t> interest."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `private%5:00:00:inward:00`: not expressed (secret)
        2.  `private%5:00:00:personal:00`: concerning one person exclusively (individual)
        3.  `private%3:00:00::`: confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
        4.  `private%5:00:02:personal:00`: concerning things deeply private and personal

    *   The phrase is "pursuit of private interest".
    *   This is contrasted with "public action" and "public intervention".
    *   In political science and economics, "private interest" refers to the interests of individuals or private groups (as opposed to the "public interest" or the state).

    *   Sense 1 (secret): Doesn't fit. "Private interest" here doesn't mean "secret interest".
    *   Sense 2 (concerning one person exclusively/individual): This is close. "Individual interest".
    *   Sense 3 (confined to particular persons or groups): This fits well. "Private interest" refers to interests belonging to specific individuals or groups rather than the general public.
    *   Sense 4 (deeply private and personal): Doesn't fit. This refers to intimate matters.

    *   Sense 2: "concerning one person exclusively" (synonym: individual).
    *   Sense 3: "confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy".
    *   In the context of "private markets" and "private interest" vs "public action" and "public intervention", the distinction is between the *private sector* (individuals and groups) and the *public sector* (the state).
    *   Sense 3's definition "confined to particular persons or groups" captures the essence of the private sector/private interest better than "concerning one person exclusively" (Sense 2), as "private interest" often encompasses corporations, organizations, and groups, not just a single individual.

    *   Sense 1: Secret (No)
    *   Sense 2: Individual (Maybe, but too narrow)
    *   Sense 3: Confined to particular persons or groups (Yes, fits the public/private dichotomy)
    *   Sense 4: Intimate (No)

    *   Wait, let me re-read Sense 2: "concerning one person exclusively | synonyms=individual".
    *   Let me re-read Sense 3: "confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy".
    *   "Private interest" in this context is the opposite of "public interest". Public interest is for the general population; private interest is for specific individuals or groups. Sense 3 explicitly mentions "groups".

    *   Sense 3 is the most comprehensive fit for the economic/political usage of "private" (as in private sector, private interest).


[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: interest
Target surface form: interest
Context:
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. Prior to 1932, the pattern was nearly the opposite. What accounts for the results of recent decades? A simple economic theory may provide at least a partial explanation for the split personality displayed by Americans in the voting booth. The theory relies on three assumptions: 1 -RRB- Voters can "buy "one of two brands when they select their political agents -- a Republican brand that believes in the minimalist state and in the virtues of private markets over the vices of public action, and a Democratic brand that believes in big government and in public intervention to remedy the excesses attendant to the pursuit of private <t>interest</t>. 2 -RRB- Congressional representatives have two basic responsibilities while voting in office -- dealing with national issues -LRB- programmatic actions such as casting roll call votes on legislation that imposes costs and/or confers benefits on the population at large -RRB- and attending to local issues -LRB- constituency service and pork barrel -RRB-.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=interest%1:21:03:: | definition=(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something | synonyms=stake | examples=they have interests all over the world; a stake in the company's future
2. sense_key=interest%1:14:00:: | definition=(usually plural) a social group whose members control some field of activity and who have common aims | synonyms=interest group | examples=the iron interests stepped up production
3. sense_key=interest%1:04:01:: | definition=a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly) | synonyms=pastime, pursuit | examples=sailing is her favorite pastime; his main pastime is gambling
4. sense_key=interest%1:07:02:: | definition=the power of attracting or holding one's attention (because it is unusual or exciting etc.) | synonyms=interestingness | examples=they said nothing of great interest; primary colors can add interest to a room
5. sense_key=interest%1:09:00:: | definition=a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something | synonyms=involvement | examples=an interest in music
6. sense_key=interest%1:21:00:: | definition=a fixed charge for borrowing money; usually a percentage of the amount borrowed | examples=how much interest do you pay on your mortgage?
7. sense_key=interest%1:07:01:: | definition=a reason for wanting something done | synonyms=sake | examples=for your sake; died for the sake of his country

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: `interest`
    *   Target surface form: `interest`
    *   Context: "...a Democratic brand that believes in big government and in public intervention to remedy the excesses attendant to the pursuit of private <t>interest</t>."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  (law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something (synonym: stake)
        2.  (usually plural) a social group whose members control some field of activity and who have common aims (synonym: interest group)
        3.  a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (synonym: pastime, pursuit)
        4.  the power of attracting or holding one's attention (synonym: interestingness)
        5.  a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something (synonym: involvement)
        6.  a fixed charge for borrowing money
        7.  a reason for wanting something done (synonym: sake)

    *   The phrase is "the pursuit of private interest".
    *   In political and economic contexts, "private interest" refers to the goals, benefits, or advantages that individuals or private entities seek for themselves, often in contrast to the "public interest".
    *   Looking at the senses:
        *   Sense 1: "a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something" (stake). This is close, as private interest often involves financial gain or legal rights.
        *   Sense 2: "a social group..." (interest group). The context says "pursuit of private interest" (singular), not "interests" (plural) as in groups.
        *   Sense 3: "a diversion..." (pastime). Not applicable.
        *   Sense 4: "the power of attracting attention". Not applicable.
        *   Sense 5: "a sense of concern with and curiosity about". Not applicable.
        *   Sense 6: "fixed charge for borrowing money". Not applicable.
        *   Sense 7: "a reason for wanting something done" (sake). "Pursuit of private sake" doesn't fit.

    *   Wait, let me re-examine Sense 1 and Sense 7.
    *   Sense 1: "a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something".
    *   Sense 7: "a reason for wanting something done" (synonym: sake).
    *   Actually, "private interest" in this context (political economy) usually means "self-interest" or "personal advantage".
    *   Let's look at the WordNet senses again. Is there a sense for "advantage" or "benefit"?
    *   Sense 1: "a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something".
    *   Sense 7: "a reason for wanting something done".
    *   Let's look at the provided senses again.
    *   Sense 1: `interest%1:21:03::` (law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something.
    *   Sense 2: `interest%1:14:00::` (usually plural) a social group...
    *   Sense 3: `interest%1:04:01::` a diversion...
    *   Sense 4: `interest%1:07:02::` the power of attracting...
    *   Sense 5: `interest%1:09:00::` a sense of concern...
    *   Sense 6: `interest%1:21:00::` a fixed charge...
    *   Sense 7: `interest%1:07:01::` a reason for wanting something done.

    *   "Pursuit of private interest" means pursuing one's own advantage or benefit.
    *   Does Sense 1 (financial involvement/stake) fit? "Pursuit of private stake" - not quite.
    *   Does Sense 7 (reason for wanting something done/sake) fit? "Pursuit of private sake" - no.
    *   Wait, let me look at the WordNet hierarchy for "interest". Often, "interest" as in "self-interest" is categorized under "advantage" or "benefit".
    *   Let's re-read Sense 1: "a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something".
    *   Let's re-read Sense 7: "a reason for wanting something done".
    *   Actually, looking at the provided options, Sense 1 is the closest to the economic/legal meaning of "interest" (as in a stake or a claim to benefit). In political science, "private interest" refers to the pursuit of individual or corporate gain (financial or otherwise).

    *   Wait, let me check if there's another sense of "interest" I missed.
    *   Sense 1: `interest%1:21:03::` (law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something.
    *   Sense 2: `interest%1:14:00::` (usually plural) a social group...
    *   Sense 3: `interest%1:04:01::` a diversion...
    *   Sense 4: `interest%1:07:02::` the power of attracting...
    *   Sense 5: `interest%1:09:00::` a sense of concern...
    *   Sense 6: `interest%1:21:00::` a fixed charge...
    *   Sense 7: `interest%1:07:01::` a reason for wanting something done.

    *   If I have to choose the *best* one:
        "Pursuit of private interest" -> pursuing one's own advantage/benefit.
        Sense 1: "a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something".
        Sense 7: "a reason for wanting something done".

    *   Let's think about "private interest" in the context of "public intervention to remedy the excesses attendant to the pursuit of private interest". This is a classic description of market failure or the tension between individual greed/gain and the common good.
    *   "Private interest" here means the desire for personal gain or advantage.
    *   Does Sense 1 (financial involvement/stake) cover "personal gain"? Yes, in a broad sense.
    *   Does Sense 7 (reason for wanting something done) cover it? "For the sake of private interest" - maybe, but "pursuit of private interest" doesn't fit "pursuit of a reason for wanting something done".

    *   Let's double-check Sense 1 again. "a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something".
    *   Wait, is there a sense for "advantage" that isn't listed?
    *   Let's look at the provided senses again.
    *   1: stake/financial involvement
    *   2: interest group
    *   3: pastime
    *   4: interestingness
    *   5: curiosity/concern
    *   6: loan interest
    *   7: sake

    *   Comparing Sense 1 and Sense 7 again.
    *   "Pursuit of private interest"
    *   If "interest" = "stake" (Sense 1), it's the pursuit of one's own stake/share/financial involvement.
    *   If "interest" = "sake" (Sense 7), it's the pursuit of one's own sake.

    *   Actually, in many WordNet versions, "interest" as in "advantage" is grouped with "stake" or "benefit".
    *   Let's look at the phrase "private interest" in a dictionary.
    *   Merriam-Webster: "interest" (noun) -> "something that has a favorable effect on one's fortunes" or "a stake in something".
    *   Sense 1 says "a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something". This is very close to "a stake in something".

    *   Let's re-evaluate Sense 7: "a reason for wanting something done". Example: "for your sake". This is more about the *beneficiary* of an action rather than the *goal* of the action.

    *   Therefore, Sense 1 is the most plausible fit among the choices, as it relates to financial/legal stakes and involvement, which aligns with the economic theory context (minimalist state, private markets, public intervention).

    *   Context: "Democratic brand that believes in big government and in public intervention to remedy the excesses attendant to the pursuit of private interest."
    *   This is talking about the "pursuit of self-interest" or "pursuit of private gain".
    *   Sense 1: "a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something".
    *   This is the closest match.

    *   Sense 1: stake, financial involvement.
    *   Sense 2: interest group.
    *   Sense 3: pastime.
    *   Sense 4: interestingness.
    *   Sense 5: curiosity.
    *   Sense 6: loan interest.
    *   Sense 7: sake.

    *   The "pursuit of private interest" is the pursuit of one's own advantage/stake. Sense 1 is the only one that fits the economic/legal domain.


[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: representative
Target surface form: representatives
Context:
Prior to 1932, the pattern was nearly the opposite. What accounts for the results of recent decades? A simple economic theory may provide at least a partial explanation for the split personality displayed by Americans in the voting booth. The theory relies on three assumptions: 1 -RRB- Voters can "buy "one of two brands when they select their political agents -- a Republican brand that believes in the minimalist state and in the virtues of private markets over the vices of public action, and a Democratic brand that believes in big government and in public intervention to remedy the excesses attendant to the pursuit of private interest. 2 -RRB- Congressional <t>representatives</t> have two basic responsibilities while voting in office -- dealing with national issues -LRB- programmatic actions such as casting roll call votes on legislation that imposes costs and/or confers benefits on the population at large -RRB- and attending to local issues -LRB- constituency service and pork barrel -RRB-. 3 -RRB- Republican congressional representatives, because of their belief in a minimalist state, are less willing to engage in local benefit-seeking than are Democratic members of Congress.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=representative%1:18:00:: | definition=a person who represents others
2. sense_key=representative%1:18:02:: | definition=an advocate who represents someone else's policy or purpose | synonyms=spokesperson, interpreter, voice | examples=the meeting was attended by spokespersons for all the major organs of government
3. sense_key=representative%1:09:00:: | definition=an item of information that is typical of a class or group | synonyms=example, illustration, instance | examples=this patient provides a typical example of the syndrome; there is an example on page 10
4. sense_key=representative%1:18:01:: | definition=a member of the United States House of Representatives | synonyms=congressman, congresswoman

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": 4}
```

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `representative`
    *   Target surface form: `representatives`
    *   Context: "Congressional <t>representatives</t> have two basic responsibilities while voting in office -- dealing with national issues... and attending to local issues..." and "Republican congressional representatives..."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `representative%1:18:00::`: a person who represents others
        2.  `representative%1:18:02::`: an advocate who represents someone else's policy or purpose (spokesperson)
        3.  `representative%1:09:00::`: an item of information that is typical of a class or group (example)
        4.  `representative%1:18:01::`: a member of the United States House of Representatives (congressman, congresswoman)

    *   The context mentions "Congressional representatives", "voting in office", "casting roll call votes on legislation", "constituency service", and "Republican congressional representatives".
    *   This clearly refers to members of the US Congress, specifically the House of Representatives.

    *   Sense 1 is a general definition (a person who represents others).
    *   Sense 2 is a spokesperson.
    *   Sense 3 is an example.
    *   Sense 4 is specifically a member of the United States House of Representatives.

    *   While Sense 1 is technically true, Sense 4 is the most specific and accurate fit for "Congressional representatives" in the context of the US political system (Republican/Democratic brands, roll call votes, etc.).

    *   Sense 4: `representative%1:18:01::` (member of the United States House of Representatives).


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

[User]
Target lemma: have
Target surface form: have
Context:
Prior to 1932, the pattern was nearly the opposite. What accounts for the results of recent decades? A simple economic theory may provide at least a partial explanation for the split personality displayed by Americans in the voting booth. The theory relies on three assumptions: 1 -RRB- Voters can "buy "one of two brands when they select their political agents -- a Republican brand that believes in the minimalist state and in the virtues of private markets over the vices of public action, and a Democratic brand that believes in big government and in public intervention to remedy the excesses attendant to the pursuit of private interest. 2 -RRB- Congressional representatives <t>have</t> two basic responsibilities while voting in office -- dealing with national issues -LRB- programmatic actions such as casting roll call votes on legislation that imposes costs and/or confers benefits on the population at large -RRB- and attending to local issues -LRB- constituency service and pork barrel -RRB-. 3 -RRB- Republican congressional representatives, because of their belief in a minimalist state, are less willing to engage in local benefit-seeking than are Democratic members of Congress.

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

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

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

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `have`
    *   Target surface form: `have`
    *   Context: "Congressional representatives <t>have</t> two basic responsibilities while voting in office..."
    *   Meaning: The representatives possess or are assigned two basic responsibilities.

    *   1: `have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense` (Synonyms: have got, hold; Examples: She has $1,000 in the bank; He has got two beautiful daughters)
    *   2: `have a personal or business relationship with someone` (Examples: have a postdoc; have an assistant)
    *   3: `serve oneself to, or consume regularly` (Synonyms: consume, ingest, take in, take)
    *   4: `undergo` (Synonyms: experience)
    *   5: `suffer from; be ill with`
    *   6: `cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner`
    *   7: `be confronted with`
    *   8: `organize or be responsible for` (Synonyms: hold, throw, make, give)
    *   9: `get something; come into possession of`
    *   10: `undergo (as of injuries and illnesses)`
    *   11: `go through (mental or physical states or experiences)`
    *   12: `cause to be born`
    *   13: `receive willingly something given or offered`
    *   14: `cause to move; cause to be in a certain position or condition`
    *   15: `have as a feature` (Synonyms: feature)
    *   16: `have ownership or possession of` (Synonyms: own, possess)
    *   17: `have sex with`
    *   18: `achieve a point or goal`
    *   19: `have left`

    *   The sentence is "Congressional representatives have two basic responsibilities..."
    *   "Responsibilities" are abstract things that one "possesses" or "holds" as part of a role.
    *   Sense 1: "have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense". This fits perfectly.
    *   Sense 16: "have ownership or possession of" (own, possess). This usually refers to physical ownership (houses, cars).
    *   Sense 15: "have as a feature". This is usually for objects or places (e.g., "The hotel has a pool").
    *   Sense 8: "organize or be responsible for". This is for events (e.g., "have a party").

    *   Sense 1 is the most general and specifically mentions "abstract sense". Responsibilities are abstract.

    *   Sense 1: "have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense" -> Fits "have responsibilities".


[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: responsibility
Target surface form: responsibilities
Context:
Prior to 1932, the pattern was nearly the opposite. What accounts for the results of recent decades? A simple economic theory may provide at least a partial explanation for the split personality displayed by Americans in the voting booth. The theory relies on three assumptions: 1 -RRB- Voters can "buy "one of two brands when they select their political agents -- a Republican brand that believes in the minimalist state and in the virtues of private markets over the vices of public action, and a Democratic brand that believes in big government and in public intervention to remedy the excesses attendant to the pursuit of private interest. 2 -RRB- Congressional representatives have two basic <t>responsibilities</t> while voting in office -- dealing with national issues -LRB- programmatic actions such as casting roll call votes on legislation that imposes costs and/or confers benefits on the population at large -RRB- and attending to local issues -LRB- constituency service and pork barrel -RRB-. 3 -RRB- Republican congressional representatives, because of their belief in a minimalist state, are less willing to engage in local benefit-seeking than are Democratic members of Congress.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=responsibility%1:04:00:: | definition=the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force; ; - John D.Rockefeller Jr | synonyms=duty, obligation | examples=we must instill a sense of duty in our children; every right implies a responsibility; every opportunity, an obligation; every possession, a duty
2. sense_key=responsibility%1:26:00:: | definition=the proper sphere or extent of your activities | synonyms=province | examples=it was his province to take care of himself
3. sense_key=responsibility%1:07:00:: | definition=a form of trustworthiness; the trait of being answerable to someone for something or being responsible for one's conduct | synonyms=responsibleness | examples=he holds a position of great responsibility

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: `responsibility`
    *   Target surface form: `responsibilities`
    *   Context: "Congressional representatives have two basic <t>responsibilities</t> while voting in office -- dealing with national issues... and attending to local issues..."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `responsibility%1:04:00::`: the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force; synonyms: duty, obligation.
        2.  `responsibility%1:26:00::`: the proper sphere or extent of your activities; synonyms: province.
        3.  `responsibility%1:07:00::`: a form of trustworthiness; the trait of being answerable to someone for something or being responsible for one's conduct; synonyms: responsibleness.

    *   The sentence says "Congressional representatives have two basic responsibilities... dealing with national issues... and attending to local issues."
    *   Here, "responsibilities" refers to the specific duties or obligations that come with the job of being a Congressional representative.

    *   Sense 1: "the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force; synonyms=duty, obligation". This fits perfectly. Dealing with national and local issues are the duties/obligations of the representatives.
    *   Sense 2: "the proper sphere or extent of your activities; synonyms=province". While "sphere of activity" is close, "duty" or "obligation" is a more precise fit for the specific tasks (dealing with issues) assigned to a role.
    *   Sense 3: "a form of trustworthiness; the trait of being answerable... synonyms=responsibleness". This refers to a personality trait or a state of being responsible, not the specific tasks one is required to perform.

    *   The context describes specific tasks (dealing with national issues, attending to local issues) that representatives are expected to perform. This aligns most closely with "duty" or "obligation" (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: vote
Target surface form: voting
Context:
Prior to 1932, the pattern was nearly the opposite. What accounts for the results of recent decades? A simple economic theory may provide at least a partial explanation for the split personality displayed by Americans in the voting booth. The theory relies on three assumptions: 1 -RRB- Voters can "buy "one of two brands when they select their political agents -- a Republican brand that believes in the minimalist state and in the virtues of private markets over the vices of public action, and a Democratic brand that believes in big government and in public intervention to remedy the excesses attendant to the pursuit of private interest. 2 -RRB- Congressional representatives have two basic responsibilities while <t>voting</t> in office -- dealing with national issues -LRB- programmatic actions such as casting roll call votes on legislation that imposes costs and/or confers benefits on the population at large -RRB- and attending to local issues -LRB- constituency service and pork barrel -RRB-. 3 -RRB- Republican congressional representatives, because of their belief in a minimalist state, are less willing to engage in local benefit-seeking than are Democratic members of Congress.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=vote%2:41:09:: | definition=be guided by in voting | examples=vote one's conscience
2. sense_key=vote%2:41:10:: | definition=express one's choice or preference by vote | examples=vote the Democratic ticket
3. sense_key=vote%2:41:11:: | definition=express a choice or opinion | examples=I vote that we all go home; She voted for going to the Chinese restaurant
4. sense_key=vote%2:41:12:: | definition=bring into existence or make available by vote | examples=They voted aid for the underdeveloped countries in Asia
5. sense_key=vote%2:41:13:: | definition=express one's preference for a candidate or for a measure or resolution; cast a vote | examples=He voted for the motion; None of the Democrats voted last night

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": 5}
```

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 5}
```

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `vote`
    *   Target surface form: `voting`
    *   Context: "...Congressional representatives have two basic responsibilities while <t>voting</t> in office -- dealing with national issues... and attending to local issues..."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `vote%2:41:09`: be guided by in voting (e.g., "vote one's conscience")
        2.  `vote%2:41:10`: express one's choice or preference by vote (e.g., "vote the Democratic ticket")
        3.  `vote%2:41:11`: express a choice or opinion (e.g., "I vote that we all go home")
        4.  `vote%2:41:12`: bring into existence or make available by vote (e.g., "They voted aid for...")
        5.  `vote%2:41:13`: express one's preference for a candidate or for a measure or resolution; cast a vote (e.g., "He voted for the motion")

    *   The sentence is: "Congressional representatives have two basic responsibilities while <t>voting</t> in office -- dealing with national issues... and attending to local issues..."
    *   Wait, let me re-read the context carefully. "Congressional representatives have two basic responsibilities while <t>voting</t> in office".
    *   Actually, looking at the sentence again: "Congressional representatives have two basic responsibilities while <t>voting</t> in office -- dealing with national issues... and attending to local issues..."
    *   Wait, "voting in office" sounds slightly odd. Let me check if I misread.
    *   "Congressional representatives have two basic responsibilities while <t>voting</t> in office -- dealing with national issues... and attending to local issues..."
    *   Wait, is it "serving in office"? Let me re-read the provided text.
    *   Text: "Congressional representatives have two basic responsibilities while <t>voting</t> in office -- dealing with national issues -LRB- programmatic actions such as casting roll call votes on legislation... -RRB- and attending to local issues..."
    *   Okay, the word is definitely "voting". In this context, "voting in office" refers to the act of casting votes on legislation (the "programmatic actions such as casting roll call votes").

    *   Sense 1: "be guided by in voting" (Doesn't fit).
    *   Sense 2: "express one's choice or preference by vote" (Usually refers to elections, e.g., "vote the Democratic ticket").
    *   Sense 3: "express a choice or opinion" (General usage, e.g., "I vote that we all go home").
    *   Sense 4: "bring into existence or make available by vote" (Doesn't fit).
    *   Sense 5: "express one's preference for a candidate or for a measure or resolution; cast a vote" (Fits well: "casting roll call votes on legislation").

    *   The context explicitly mentions "casting roll call votes on legislation". This aligns perfectly with "express one's preference for... a measure or resolution; cast a vote".

    *   Sense 5 is the most precise fit for the act of a representative casting votes on legislation in office.


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

[User]
Target lemma: office
Target surface form: office
Context:
Prior to 1932, the pattern was nearly the opposite. What accounts for the results of recent decades? A simple economic theory may provide at least a partial explanation for the split personality displayed by Americans in the voting booth. The theory relies on three assumptions: 1 -RRB- Voters can "buy "one of two brands when they select their political agents -- a Republican brand that believes in the minimalist state and in the virtues of private markets over the vices of public action, and a Democratic brand that believes in big government and in public intervention to remedy the excesses attendant to the pursuit of private interest. 2 -RRB- Congressional representatives have two basic responsibilities while voting in <t>office</t> -- dealing with national issues -LRB- programmatic actions such as casting roll call votes on legislation that imposes costs and/or confers benefits on the population at large -RRB- and attending to local issues -LRB- constituency service and pork barrel -RRB-. 3 -RRB- Republican congressional representatives, because of their belief in a minimalist state, are less willing to engage in local benefit-seeking than are Democratic members of Congress.

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

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: `office`
    *   Target surface form: `office`
    *   Context: "Congressional representatives have two basic responsibilities while voting in <t>office</t> -- dealing with national issues... and attending to local issues..."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  Religious rite.
        2.  Office staff.
        3.  A job in an organization (position, post).
        4.  Administrative unit of government (agency, bureau).
        5.  Place of business (physical location).
        6.  Holding power (being in office).
        7.  Actions/activities assigned (function, role).

    *   The phrase is "voting in office".
    *   The context refers to "Congressional representatives" and their "responsibilities while voting in office".
    *   This refers to the state of holding a political position and exercising the power associated with it.

    *   Sense 1: Religious rite (Incorrect).
    *   Sense 2: Office staff (Incorrect).
    *   Sense 3: A job in an organization (position, post). (Close, but "in office" usually refers to the state of holding power).
    *   Sense 4: Administrative unit (Incorrect).
    *   Sense 5: Place of business (Incorrect).
    *   Sense 6: (of a government or government official) holding an office means being in power. Example: "being in office already gives a candidate a great advantage; during his first year in office". (Matches perfectly).
    *   Sense 7: Actions/activities assigned (Incorrect).

    *   The phrase "in office" in the context of elected officials almost always refers to the period or state of holding that power/position. Sense 6 explicitly defines "holding an office means being in power" and provides the example "during his first year in office".

    *   Sense 6 is the best fit.


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

[User]
Target lemma: deal
Target surface form: dealing
Context:
Prior to 1932, the pattern was nearly the opposite. What accounts for the results of recent decades? A simple economic theory may provide at least a partial explanation for the split personality displayed by Americans in the voting booth. The theory relies on three assumptions: 1 -RRB- Voters can "buy "one of two brands when they select their political agents -- a Republican brand that believes in the minimalist state and in the virtues of private markets over the vices of public action, and a Democratic brand that believes in big government and in public intervention to remedy the excesses attendant to the pursuit of private interest. 2 -RRB- Congressional representatives have two basic responsibilities while voting in office -- <t>dealing</t> with national issues -LRB- programmatic actions such as casting roll call votes on legislation that imposes costs and/or confers benefits on the population at large -RRB- and attending to local issues -LRB- constituency service and pork barrel -RRB-. 3 -RRB- Republican congressional representatives, because of their belief in a minimalist state, are less willing to engage in local benefit-seeking than are Democratic members of Congress.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=deal%2:41:00:: | definition=come to terms with | synonyms=cope, get by, make out, make do, contend, grapple | examples=We got by on just a gallon of gas; They made do on half a loaf of bread every day
2. sense_key=deal%2:40:07:: | definition=give out as one's portion or share | synonyms=share, divvy up, portion out, apportion
3. sense_key=deal%2:32:08:: | definition=act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression | synonyms=cover, treat, handle, plow, address | examples=This book deals with incest; The course covered all of Western Civilization
4. sense_key=deal%2:40:00:: | definition=do business; offer for sale as for one's livelihood | synonyms=sell, trade | examples=She deals in gold; The brothers sell shoes
5. sense_key=deal%2:40:06:: | definition=give (a specific card) to a player | examples=He dealt me the Queen of Spades
6. sense_key=deal%2:41:02:: | definition=direct the course of; manage or control | synonyms=conduct, carry on | examples=You cannot conduct business like this
7. sense_key=deal%2:40:02:: | definition=distribute cards to the players in a game | examples=Who's dealing?
8. sense_key=deal%2:41:04:: | definition=behave in a certain way towards others | examples=He deals fairly with his employees
9. sense_key=deal%2:41:09:: | definition=take action with respect to (someone or something) | examples=How are we going to deal with this problem?; The teacher knew how to deal with these lazy students
10. sense_key=deal%2:41:13:: | definition=be in charge of, act on, or dispose of | synonyms=manage, care, handle | examples=I can deal with this crew of workers; This blender can't handle nuts
11. sense_key=deal%2:31:10:: | definition=take into consideration for exemplifying purposes | synonyms=consider, take, look at | examples=Take the case of China; Consider the following case
12. sense_key=deal%2:40:11:: | definition=sell | examples=deal hashish
13. sense_key=deal%2:40:01:: | definition=administer or bestow, as in small portions | synonyms=distribute, administer, mete out, parcel out, lot, dispense | examples=administer critical remarks to everyone present; dole out some money

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

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

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

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `deal`
    *   Target surface form: `dealing`
    *   Context: "...Congressional representatives have two basic responsibilities while voting in office -- <t>dealing</t> with national issues -LRB- programmatic actions such as casting roll call votes on legislation that imposes costs and/or confers benefits on the population at large -RRB- and attending to local issues..."

    *   The sentence describes the responsibilities of Congressional representatives.
    *   One responsibility is "dealing with national issues."
    *   The context clarifies "dealing with national issues" as "programmatic actions such as casting roll call votes on legislation."
    *   This means taking action, addressing, or managing national issues through legislative processes.

    *   Sense 1: `come to terms with` (cope, get by) - Not about coping with stress or hardship.
    *   Sense 2: `give out as one's portion or share` (divvy up) - Not about distributing shares.
    *   Sense 3: `act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression` (cover, treat, handle) - This is usually for books, courses, or speeches (e.g., "This book deals with incest"). While "national issues" are discussed, the context here is about *action* (casting votes).
    *   Sense 4: `do business; offer for sale` (sell, trade) - Not about commerce.
    *   Sense 5: `give (a specific card) to a player` - Not about cards.
    *   Sense 6: `direct the course of; manage or control` (conduct, carry on) - "Conduct business" is similar, but "dealing with national issues" is more about taking action on them.
    *   Sense 7: `distribute cards` - Not about cards.
    *   Sense 8: `behave in a certain way towards others` - Not about behavior toward people.
    *   Sense 9: `take action with respect to (someone or something)` (Example: "How are we going to deal with this problem?") - This fits well. "Dealing with national issues" means taking action regarding those issues.
    *   Sense 10: `be in charge of, act on, or dispose of` (manage, care, handle) (Example: "I can deal with this crew of workers") - This is very close to Sense 9.
    *   Sense 11: `take into consideration for exemplifying purposes` - Not about examples.
    *   Sense 12: `sell` - Not about commerce.
    *   Sense 13: `administer or bestow, as in small portions` - Not about distributing.

    *   Sense 9: `take action with respect to (someone or something)`
    *   Sense 10: `be in charge of, act on, or dispose of`
    *   Sense 3: `act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression` (already ruled out as it's for texts/courses).

    Let's look at the examples for 9 and 10:
    *   Sense 9: "How are we going to deal with this problem?"
    *   Sense 10: "I can deal with this crew of workers; This blender can't handle nuts."

    "Dealing with national issues" is very similar to "dealing with this problem." It's about taking the necessary actions to address the issues.

    Wait, let's re-examine Sense 9 vs Sense 10.
    Sense 9: `take action with respect to (someone or something)`
    Sense 10: `be in charge of, act on, or dispose of`

    In the context of a politician's responsibility, "dealing with national issues" means taking action on them (voting on legislation). This aligns perfectly with "take action with respect to (something)."

    Let's double-check Sense 3 again: "act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression". The context says "programmatic actions such as casting roll call votes". This is definitely *action*, not just verbal/artistic expression.

    Comparing Sense 9 and Sense 10 again:
    Sense 9: `take action with respect to (someone or something)`
    Sense 10: `be in charge of, act on, or dispose of`

    Sense 9 is a more general "take action with respect to," which fits "dealing with national issues" (the issues are the "something"). Sense 10's "be in charge of" or "dispose of" doesn't fit as well as "take action with respect to."

    Let's look at the synonyms for Sense 10: `manage, care, handle`.
    Let's look at the synonyms for Sense 9: (none provided, but the example "deal with this problem" is key).

    "Dealing with national issues" = "Taking action with respect to national issues."

    Sense 9: `take action with respect to (someone or something)`
    Example: "How are we going to deal with this problem?"
    Context: "dealing with national issues"

    This is a very strong match.

    Sense 10: `be in charge of, act on, or dispose of`
    Example: "I can deal with this crew of workers" (manage)

    The politician isn't "in charge of" national issues in the same way a manager is in charge of a crew. They "take action with respect to" them.

    Sense 9 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: national
Target surface form: national
Context:
Prior to 1932, the pattern was nearly the opposite. What accounts for the results of recent decades? A simple economic theory may provide at least a partial explanation for the split personality displayed by Americans in the voting booth. The theory relies on three assumptions: 1 -RRB- Voters can "buy "one of two brands when they select their political agents -- a Republican brand that believes in the minimalist state and in the virtues of private markets over the vices of public action, and a Democratic brand that believes in big government and in public intervention to remedy the excesses attendant to the pursuit of private interest. 2 -RRB- Congressional representatives have two basic responsibilities while voting in office -- dealing with <t>national</t> issues -LRB- programmatic actions such as casting roll call votes on legislation that imposes costs and/or confers benefits on the population at large -RRB- and attending to local issues -LRB- constituency service and pork barrel -RRB-. 3 -RRB- Republican congressional representatives, because of their belief in a minimalist state, are less willing to engage in local benefit-seeking than are Democratic members of Congress.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=national%3:01:00:: | definition=of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country | examples=national hero; national anthem
2. sense_key=national%3:01:01:: | definition=of or relating to nationality | examples=national origin
3. sense_key=national%3:00:01:: | definition=concerned with or applicable to or belonging to an entire nation or country | examples=the national government; national elections
4. sense_key=national%3:01:02:: | definition=characteristic of or peculiar to the people of a nation | examples=a national trait
5. sense_key=national%3:00:00:: | definition=limited to or in the interests of a particular nation | examples=national interests; isolationism is a strictly national policy
6. sense_key=national%5:00:00:public:00 | definition=owned or maintained for the public by the national government | examples=national parks
7. sense_key=national%5:00:00:domestic:00 | definition=inside the country | synonyms=home, interior, internal | examples=the British Home Office has broader responsibilities than the United States Department of the Interior; the nation's internal politics

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

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

reasoning_content:
*   Target word: "national"
    *   Context: "...dealing with <t>national</t> issues -LRB- programmatic actions such as casting roll call votes on legislation that imposes costs and/or confers benefits on the population at large -RRB- and attending to local issues..."
    *   Key contrast: "national issues" vs. "local issues".
    *   Explanation provided in context: "programmatic actions such as casting roll call votes on legislation that imposes costs and/or confers benefits on the population at large".

    *   Sense 1: `national%3:01:00` - of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country (General).
    *   Sense 2: `national%3:01:01` - of or relating to nationality (e.g., national origin).
    *   Sense 3: `national%3:00:01` - concerned with or applicable to or belonging to an entire nation or country (e.g., national government, national elections).
    *   Sense 4: `national%3:01:02` - characteristic of or peculiar to the people of a nation (e.g., national trait).
    *   Sense 5: `national%3:00:00` - limited to or in the interests of a particular nation (e.g., national interests).
    *   Sense 6: `national%5:00:00:public:00` - owned or maintained for the public by the national government (e.g., national parks).
    *   Sense 7: `national%5:00:00:domestic:00` - inside the country (synonyms: home, interior, internal).

    *   The context contrasts "national issues" with "local issues".
    *   It defines "national issues" as those affecting "the population at large".
    *   Sense 3 ("concerned with or applicable to or belonging to an entire nation or country") fits perfectly with "population at large" and the contrast with "local".
    *   Sense 1 is too general.
    *   Sense 5 ("limited to or in the interests of a particular nation") usually refers to international relations (national interests vs. global interests).
    *   Sense 7 ("inside the country") is more about domestic vs. foreign.

    *   Sense 3: "concerned with or applicable to or belonging to an entire nation or country".
    *   Example: "national government", "national elections".
    *   Context: "national issues... population at large".
    *   This is the best fit.

    *   Sense 1: `national%3:01:00` (Index 1)
    *   Sense 2: `national%3:01:01` (Index 2)
    *   Sense 3: `national%3:00:01` (Index 3)
    *   Sense 4: `national%3:01:02` (Index 4)
    *   Sense 5: `national%3:00:00` (Index 5)
    *   Sense 6: `national%5:00:00:public:00` (Index 6)
    *   Sense 7: `national%5:00:00:domestic:00` (Index 7)

    Wait, let me re-verify the indices.
    1. sense_key=national%3:01:00::
    2. sense_key=national%3:01:01::
    3. sense_key=national%3:00:01::
    4. sense_key=national%3:01:02::
    5. sense_key=national%3:00:00::
    6. sense_key=national%5:00:00:public:00
    7. sense_key=national%5:00:00:domestic:00

    The target is "national issues" (affecting the population at large). Sense 3 is "concerned with or applicable to or belonging to an entire nation or country". This matches.


[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: issue
Target surface form: issues
Context:
Prior to 1932, the pattern was nearly the opposite. What accounts for the results of recent decades? A simple economic theory may provide at least a partial explanation for the split personality displayed by Americans in the voting booth. The theory relies on three assumptions: 1 -RRB- Voters can "buy "one of two brands when they select their political agents -- a Republican brand that believes in the minimalist state and in the virtues of private markets over the vices of public action, and a Democratic brand that believes in big government and in public intervention to remedy the excesses attendant to the pursuit of private interest. 2 -RRB- Congressional representatives have two basic responsibilities while voting in office -- dealing with national <t>issues</t> -LRB- programmatic actions such as casting roll call votes on legislation that imposes costs and/or confers benefits on the population at large -RRB- and attending to local issues -LRB- constituency service and pork barrel -RRB-. 3 -RRB- Republican congressional representatives, because of their belief in a minimalist state, are less willing to engage in local benefit-seeking than are Democratic members of Congress.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=issue%1:09:00:: | definition=some situation or event that is thought about | synonyms=topic, subject, matter | examples=he kept drifting off the topic; he had been thinking about the subject for several years
2. sense_key=issue%1:04:00:: | definition=the act of issuing printed materials | synonyms=publication
3. sense_key=issue%1:21:00:: | definition=the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property | synonyms=return, take, takings, proceeds, yield, payoff | examples=the average return was about 5%
4. sense_key=issue%1:09:01:: | definition=an important question that is in dispute and must be settled | examples=the issue could be settled by requiring public education for everyone; politicians never discuss the real issues
5. sense_key=issue%1:11:00:: | definition=the becoming visible | synonyms=emergence, egress | examples=not a day's difference between the emergence of the andrenas and the opening of the willow catkins
6. sense_key=issue%1:18:00:: | definition=the immediate descendants of a person | synonyms=offspring, progeny | examples=she was the mother of many offspring; he died without issue
7. sense_key=issue%1:04:01:: | definition=the act of providing an item for general use or for official purposes (usually in quantity) | synonyms=issuing, issuance | examples=a new issue of stamps; the last issue of penicillin was over a month ago
8. sense_key=issue%1:10:00:: | definition=one of a series published periodically | synonyms=number | examples=she found an old issue of the magazine in her dentist's waiting room
9. sense_key=issue%1:06:00:: | definition=an opening that permits escape or release | synonyms=exit, outlet, way out | examples=he blocked the way out; the canyon had only one issue
10. sense_key=issue%1:21:01:: | definition=supplies (as food or clothing or ammunition) issued by the government | synonyms=military issue, government issue
11. sense_key=issue%1:19:00:: | definition=a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon | synonyms=consequence, effect, outcome, result, event, upshot | examples=the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise; his decision had depressing consequences for business

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": 4}
```

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `issue`
    *   Target surface form: `issues`
    *   Context: "...Congressional representatives have two basic responsibilities while voting in office -- dealing with national <t>issues</t> -LRB- programmatic actions such as casting roll call votes on legislation that imposes costs and/or confers benefits on the population at large -RRB- and attending to local issues..."
    *   Key phrase: "national issues" and "local issues".
    *   Contextual clues: "programmatic actions such as casting roll call votes on legislation", "constituency service and pork barrel".

    *   Sense 1: `some situation or event that is thought about` (topic, subject, matter).
    *   Sense 2: `the act of issuing printed materials` (publication).
    *   Sense 3: `the income or profit arising from such transactions...` (return, proceeds).
    *   Sense 4: `an important question that is in dispute and must be settled` (Example: "politicians never discuss the real issues").
    *   Sense 5: `the becoming visible` (emergence).
    *   Sense 6: `the immediate descendants of a person` (offspring).
    *   Sense 7: `the act of providing an item for general use...` (issuing).
    *   Sense 8: `one of a series published periodically` (number).
    *   Sense 9: `an opening that permits escape or release` (exit).
    *   Sense 10: `supplies... issued by the government` (military issue).
    *   Sense 11: `a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon` (consequence).

    *   The context refers to "national issues" and "local issues" in the context of political representatives voting on legislation and serving their constituencies.
    *   This fits the description of "an important question that is in dispute and must be settled" (Sense 4) or "some situation or event that is thought about" (Sense 1).
    *   Comparing Sense 1 and Sense 4:
        *   Sense 1 is more general (topic, subject).
        *   Sense 4 is more specific to political or legal disputes ("an important question that is in dispute and must be settled", example: "politicians never discuss the real issues").
    *   The context "national issues" and "local issues" in a political science/economic theory context strongly aligns with Sense 4.

    *   Sense 4: "an important question that is in dispute and must be settled"
    *   Example: "politicians never discuss the real issues"
    *   This matches "national issues" (legislation, costs/benefits to population) and "local issues" (constituency service) 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: action
Target surface form: actions
Context:
Prior to 1932, the pattern was nearly the opposite. What accounts for the results of recent decades? A simple economic theory may provide at least a partial explanation for the split personality displayed by Americans in the voting booth. The theory relies on three assumptions: 1 -RRB- Voters can "buy "one of two brands when they select their political agents -- a Republican brand that believes in the minimalist state and in the virtues of private markets over the vices of public action, and a Democratic brand that believes in big government and in public intervention to remedy the excesses attendant to the pursuit of private interest. 2 -RRB- Congressional representatives have two basic responsibilities while voting in office -- dealing with national issues -LRB- programmatic <t>actions</t> such as casting roll call votes on legislation that imposes costs and/or confers benefits on the population at large -RRB- and attending to local issues -LRB- constituency service and pork barrel -RRB-. 3 -RRB- Republican congressional representatives, because of their belief in a minimalist state, are less willing to engage in local benefit-seeking than are Democratic members of Congress.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=action%1:07:00:: | definition=the trait of being active and energetic and forceful | examples=a man of action
2. sense_key=action%1:04:03:: | definition=a military engagement | synonyms=military action | examples=he saw action in Korea
3. sense_key=action%1:04:01:: | definition=a judicial proceeding brought by one party against another; one party prosecutes another for a wrong done or for protection of a right or for prevention of a wrong | synonyms=legal action, action at law
4. sense_key=action%1:04:04:: | definition=an act by a government body or supranational organization | examples=recent federal action undermined the segregationist position; the United Nations must have the power to propose and organize action without being hobbled by irrelevant issues
5. sense_key=action%1:04:02:: | definition=something done (usually as opposed to something said) | examples=there were stories of murders and other unnatural actions
6. sense_key=action%1:06:00:: | definition=the operating part that transmits power to a mechanism | synonyms=action mechanism | examples=the piano had a very stiff action
7. sense_key=action%1:10:00:: | definition=the series of events that form a plot | examples=his novels always have a lot of action
8. sense_key=action%1:26:00:: | definition=the state of being active | synonyms=activity, activeness | examples=his sphere of activity; he is out of action
9. sense_key=action%1:04:00:: | definition=the most important or interesting work or activity in a specific area or field | examples=the action is no longer in technology stocks but in municipal bonds; gawkers always try to get as close to the action as possible
10. sense_key=action%1:22:00:: | definition=a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings) | synonyms=natural process, natural action, activity | examples=the action of natural forces; volcanic activity

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": 4}
```

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `action`
    *   Target surface form: `actions`
    *   Context: "...Congressional representatives have two basic responsibilities while voting in office -- dealing with national issues -LRB- programmatic <t>actions</t> such as casting roll call votes on legislation that imposes costs and/or confers benefits on the population at large -RRB- and attending to local issues..."

    *   The word "actions" refers to "programmatic actions such as casting roll call votes on legislation".
    *   These are actions taken by "Congressional representatives" (members of a government body) while "voting in office".
    *   The examples given are "casting roll call votes on legislation".

    *   Sense 1: trait of being active/energetic (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 2: military engagement (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 3: judicial proceeding (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 4: an act by a government body or supranational organization (Matches: Congressional representatives are part of a government body, and casting votes on legislation is an act of that body).
    *   Sense 5: something done (usually as opposed to something said) (Too general, though technically true).
    *   Sense 6: operating part of a mechanism (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 7: series of events forming a plot (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 8: state of being active (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 9: most important/interesting work in a field (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 10: process produced by nature (Incorrect)

    *   Sense 4 specifically mentions "an act by a government body".
    *   The context describes "programmatic actions" by "Congressional representatives" (government officials) involving "legislation".
    *   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: cast
Target surface form: casting
Context:
Prior to 1932, the pattern was nearly the opposite. What accounts for the results of recent decades? A simple economic theory may provide at least a partial explanation for the split personality displayed by Americans in the voting booth. The theory relies on three assumptions: 1 -RRB- Voters can "buy "one of two brands when they select their political agents -- a Republican brand that believes in the minimalist state and in the virtues of private markets over the vices of public action, and a Democratic brand that believes in big government and in public intervention to remedy the excesses attendant to the pursuit of private interest. 2 -RRB- Congressional representatives have two basic responsibilities while voting in office -- dealing with national issues -LRB- programmatic actions such as <t>casting</t> roll call votes on legislation that imposes costs and/or confers benefits on the population at large -RRB- and attending to local issues -LRB- constituency service and pork barrel -RRB-. 3 -RRB- Republican congressional representatives, because of their belief in a minimalist state, are less willing to engage in local benefit-seeking than are Democratic members of Congress.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=cast%2:38:01:: | definition=move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment | synonyms=roll, wander, swan, stray, tramp, roam | examples=The gypsies roamed the woods; roving vagabonds
2. sense_key=cast%2:36:02:: | definition=put or send forth | synonyms=project, contrive, throw | examples=She threw the flashlight beam into the corner; The setting sun threw long shadows
3. sense_key=cast%2:35:00:: | definition=throw forcefully | synonyms=hurl, hurtle
4. sense_key=cast%2:32:00:: | definition=formulate in a particular style or language | synonyms=frame, redact, put, couch | examples=I wouldn't put it that way; She cast her request in very polite language
5. sense_key=cast%2:29:00:: | definition=eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth | synonyms=vomit, vomit up, purge, sick, cat, be sick | examples=After drinking too much, the students vomited; He purged continuously
6. sense_key=cast%2:36:01:: | definition=select to play,sing, or dance a part in a play, movie, musical, opera, or ballet | examples=He cast a young woman in the role of Desdemona
7. sense_key=cast%2:35:01:: | definition=get rid of | synonyms=shed, cast off, shake off, throw, throw off, throw away | examples=he shed his image as a pushy boss; shed your clothes
8. sense_key=cast%2:41:14:: | definition=assign the roles of (a movie or a play) to actors | examples=Who cast this beautiful movie?
9. sense_key=cast%2:33:00:: | definition=choose at random | synonyms=draw | examples=draw a card; cast lots
10. sense_key=cast%2:40:13:: | definition=deposit | examples=cast a vote; cast a ballot
11. sense_key=cast%2:36:00:: | definition=form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold | synonyms=mold, mould | examples=cast a bronze sculpture

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

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

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

reasoning_content:
*   Target lemma: `cast`
    *   Target surface form: `casting`
    *   Context: "...programmatic actions such as <t>casting</t> roll call votes on legislation..."
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  Move about aimlessly (roam).
        2.  Put or send forth (project).
        3.  Throw forcefully (hurl).
        4.  Formulate in a particular style (frame).
        5.  Eject stomach contents (vomit).
        6.  Select to play a part (acting).
        7.  Get rid of (shed).
        8.  Assign roles to actors.
        9.  Choose at random (draw lots).
        10. Deposit (cast a vote; cast a ballot).
        11. Form by pouring into a mold.

    *   The phrase is "casting roll call votes".
    *   In the context of voting, "casting a vote" means to formally express a choice or decision.

    *   Sense 10: "deposit | examples=cast a vote; cast a ballot". This matches perfectly.