[User]
Which numbered sense of "teacher" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the context below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Context: Fortunately, these same parents do want their children to get a decent education as traditionally understood, and they have enough common sense to know what that demands. Their commitment to "creativity "can not survive adolescent illiteracy. American education's future will be determined by the degree to which we -- all of us -- allow this common sense to prevail over the illusions that we also share. The education establishment will fight against common sense every inch of the way. The reasons are complex, but one simple reason ought not to be underestimated. "Progressive education "(as it was once called) is far more interesting and agreeable to <t>teachers</t> than is disciplined instruction. It is nice for teachers to think they are engaged in "personality development "and even nicer to minimize those irksome tests with often disappointing results.

Senses:
1. definition=a person whose occupation is teaching | synonyms=instructor
2. definition=a personified abstraction that teaches | examples=books were his teachers; experience is a demanding teacher

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the Request:** The goal is to identify which numbered sense of the word "teacher" (<t>teachers</t>) is used in the provided context.

2.  **Analyze the Context:**
    "Fortunately, these same parents do want their children to get a decent education as traditionally understood, and they have enough common sense to know what that demands. Their commitment to "creativity "can not survive adolescent illiteracy. American education's future will be determined by the degree to which we -- all of us -- allow this common sense to prevail over the illusions that we also share. The education establishment will fight against common sense every inch of the way. The reasons are complex, but one simple reason ought not to be underestimated. "Progressive education "(as it was once called) is far more interesting and agreeable to <t>teachers</t> than is disciplined instruction. It is nice for teachers to think they are engaged in "personality development "and even nicer to minimize those irksome tests with often disappointing results."

3.  **Examine the Usage of "teachers":**
    *   "...is far more interesting and agreeable to teachers..." (Implies people who teach/are in the profession).
    *   "It is nice for teachers to think they are engaged in 'personality development'..." (Implies people who teach/are in the profession).

4.  **Analyze the Senses:**
    *   Sense 1: definition=a person whose occupation is teaching | synonyms=instructor (Focuses on the *person* who teaches.)
    *   Sense 2: definition=a personified abstraction that teaches | examples=books were his teachers; experience is a demanding teacher (Focuses on an *abstract concept* or *force* that imparts knowledge.)

5.  **Match Usage to Senses:**
    *   The context uses "teachers" as referring to people who are involved in the educational system and who advocate for certain educational philosophies (Progressive education, personality development).
    *   This aligns with Sense 1 (a person whose occupation is teaching).

6.  **Conclusion:** The correct sense is 1.


attempt_kind: initial

status: success

[User]
Which numbered sense of "disciplined" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the context below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Context: Fortunately, these same parents do want their children to get a decent education as traditionally understood, and they have enough common sense to know what that demands. Their commitment to "creativity "can not survive adolescent illiteracy. American education's future will be determined by the degree to which we -- all of us -- allow this common sense to prevail over the illusions that we also share. The education establishment will fight against common sense every inch of the way. The reasons are complex, but one simple reason ought not to be underestimated. "Progressive education "(as it was once called) is far more interesting and agreeable to teachers than is <t>disciplined</t> instruction. It is nice for teachers to think they are engaged in "personality development "and even nicer to minimize those irksome tests with often disappointing results.

Senses:
1. definition=obeying the rules
2. definition=trained mentally or physically by instruction or exercise | examples=the beautiful coordination of his disciplined muscles; a disciplined mind

finish_reason: stop

role: assistant

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the Request:** The goal is to identify which numbered sense of the word "disciplined" is used in the provided context and return only the number.

2.  **Analyze the Context:**
    "Progressive education" is far more interesting and agreeable to teachers than is <t>disciplined</t> instruction. It is nice for teachers to think they are engaged in "personality development "and even nicer to minimize those irksome tests with often disappointing results.

3.  **Analyze the Senses:**
    *   Sense 1: definition=obeying the rules
    *   Sense 2: definition=trained mentally or physically by instruction or exercise | examples=the beautiful coordination of his disciplined muscles; a disciplined mind

4.  **Apply Senses to the Context:**
    *   The word is "disciplined instruction."
    *   The context contrasts "disciplined instruction" with "creativity" and "personality development."
    *   The definition of Sense 2 involves being "trained mentally or physically by instruction or exercise." This aligns well with the idea of instruction or methods used in education.
    *   The definition of Sense 1 involves "obeying the rules." While instruction involves rules, the overall tone suggests a contrast between structured training (Sense 2) and something more flexible/creative.

5.  **Determine the Best Fit:** The phrase "disciplined instruction" refers to a method or type of teaching/training. Sense 2 ("trained mentally or physically by instruction or exercise") is the most relevant definition in an educational context.

6.  **Conclusion:** Sense 2 is the correct sense.

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[User]
Which numbered sense of "instruction" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the context below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Context: Fortunately, these same parents do want their children to get a decent education as traditionally understood, and they have enough common sense to know what that demands. Their commitment to "creativity "can not survive adolescent illiteracy. American education's future will be determined by the degree to which we -- all of us -- allow this common sense to prevail over the illusions that we also share. The education establishment will fight against common sense every inch of the way. The reasons are complex, but one simple reason ought not to be underestimated. "Progressive education "(as it was once called) is far more interesting and agreeable to teachers than is disciplined <t>instruction</t>. It is nice for teachers to think they are engaged in "personality development "and even nicer to minimize those irksome tests with often disappointing results.

Senses:
1. definition=a message describing how something is to be done | synonyms=direction | examples=he gave directions faster than she could follow them
2. definition=the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill | synonyms=education, teaching, pedagogy, didactics, educational activity | examples=he received no formal education; our instruction was carefully programmed
3. definition=the profession of a teacher | synonyms=teaching, pedagogy | examples=he prepared for teaching while still in college; pedagogy is recognized as an important profession
4. definition=(computer science) a line of code written as part of a computer program | synonyms=command, statement, program line

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the Request:** The goal is to identify which numbered sense of the word "instruction" (marked with `<t>instruction</t>`) is used in the provided context.

2.  **Examine the Context:**
    "Fortunately, these same parents do want their children to get a decent education as traditionally understood, and they have enough common sense to know what that demands. Their commitment to "creativity "can not survive adolescent illiteracy. American education's future will be determined by the degree to which we -- all of us -- allow this common sense to prevail over the illusions that we also share. The education establishment will fight against common sense every inch of the way. The reasons are complex, but one simple reason ought not to be underestimated. "Progressive education "(as it was once called) is far more interesting and agreeable to teachers than is disciplined <t>instruction</t>. It is nice for teachers to think they are engaged in "personality development "and even nicer to minimize those irksome tests with often disappointing results."

3.  **Analyze the Target Word in Context:** The phrase is "...than is disciplined instruction." The context compares "progressive education" (interesting/agreeable to teachers) with "disciplined instruction." This suggests "instruction" refers to the *act* or *process* of teaching/educating.

4.  **Evaluate the Senses:**

    *   **Sense 1:** definition=a message describing how something is to be done | synonyms=direction | examples=he gave directions faster than she could follow them. (Focuses on directions/messages.) -> *Does not fit the context of education/teaching.*
    *   **Sense 2:** definition=the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill | synonyms=education, teaching, pedagogy, didactics, educational activity | examples=he received no formal education; our instruction was carefully programmed. (Focuses on the activities of teaching/imparting knowledge.) -> *This strongly matches the context (comparing types of educational approaches).*
    *   **Sense 3:** definition=the profession of a teacher | synonyms=teaching, pedagogy | examples=he prepared for teaching while still in college; pedagogy is recognized as an important profession. (Focuses on the job/profession.) -> *While related, the context is discussing the *method* or *type* of teaching, not the profession itself.*
    *   **Sense 4:** definition=(computer science) a line of code written as part of a computer program | synonyms=command, statement, program line. (Focuses on coding.) -> *Does not fit the context.*

5.  **Conclusion:** Sense 2, which defines instruction as the activities of educating or instructing, is the correct sense used in the context.

6.  **Final Output Generation:** Return only the number 2.


[User]
Which numbered sense of "nice" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the context below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Context: Their commitment to "creativity "can not survive adolescent illiteracy. American education's future will be determined by the degree to which we -- all of us -- allow this common sense to prevail over the illusions that we also share. The education establishment will fight against common sense every inch of the way. The reasons are complex, but one simple reason ought not to be underestimated. "Progressive education "(as it was once called) is far more interesting and agreeable to teachers than is disciplined instruction. It is <t>nice</t> for teachers to think they are engaged in "personality development "and even nicer to minimize those irksome tests with often disappointing results. It also provides teachers with a superior self-definition as a "profession, "since they will have passed courses in educational psychology and educational philosophy.

Senses:
1. definition=pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance; - George Meredith | examples=what a nice fellow you are and we all thought you so nasty; nice manners
2. definition=socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous | synonyms=decent | examples=from a decent family; a nice girl
3. definition=done with delicacy and skill | synonyms=skillful | examples=a nice bit of craft; a job requiring nice measurements with a micrometer
4. definition=excessively fastidious and easily disgusted | synonyms=dainty, overnice, prissy, squeamish | examples=too nice about his food to take to camp cooking; so squeamish he would only touch the toilet handle with his elbow
5. definition=exhibiting courtesy and politeness | synonyms=courteous, gracious | examples=a nice gesture

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the Request:** The goal is to identify which numbered sense of the word "nice" (marked with `<t></t>`) is used in the provided context.

2.  **Examine the Context:**
    "Their commitment to "creativity "can not survive adolescent illiteracy. American education's future will be determined by the degree to which we -- all of us -- allow this common sense to prevail over the illusions that we also share. The education establishment will fight against common sense every inch of the way. The reasons are complex, but one simple reason ought not to be underestimated. "Progressive education "(as it was once called) is far more interesting and agreeable to teachers than is disciplined instruction. It is <t>nice</t> for teachers to think they are engaged in "personality development "and even nicer to minimize those irksome tests with often disappointing results. It also provides teachers with a superior self-definition as a "profession, "since they will have passed courses in educational psychology and educational philosophy."

3.  **Analyze the Usage of "nice":**
    *   "...is far more interesting and agreeable to teachers..." (This uses "agreeable," suggesting pleasantness.)
    *   "It is nice for teachers to think they are engaged in 'personality development'..." (This suggests something is pleasant or agreeable for them.)
    *   "...and even nicer to minimize those irksome tests..." (This reinforces the idea of pleasantness/agreeableness.)

4.  **Evaluate the Senses:**

    *   **Sense 1:** definition=pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance; examples=what a nice fellow you are and we all thought you so nasty; nice manners. (Matches the context: "agreeable," "nice for teachers.")
    *   **Sense 2:** definition=socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous; synonyms=decent; examples=from a decent family; a nice girl. (Does not fit the context of pleasantness/agreeableness.)
    *   **Sense 3:** definition=done with delicacy and skill; synonyms=skillful; examples=a nice bit of craft; a job requiring nice measurements with a micrometer. (Does not fit the context.)
    *   **Sense 4:** definition=excessively fastidious and easily disgusted; synonyms=dainty, overnice, prissy, squeamish; examples=too nice about his food to take to camp cooking; so squeamish he would only touch the toilet handle with his elbow. (The context uses "nice" positively, not negatively or excessively.)
    *   **Sense 5:** definition=exhibiting courtesy and politeness; synonyms=courteous, gracious; examples=a nice gesture. (While courtesy is related to pleasantness, Sense 1 captures the broader sense of being agreeable/pleasing in a situation or idea, which fits the sentence structure better than just a specific gesture.)

5.  **Conclusion:** The context uses "nice" to mean pleasant or agreeable. This corresponds directly to Sense 1.

6.  **Final Check:** The sentence states it is "nice" for teachers to think about personality development, implying it is a pleasant or agreeable idea/situation. Sense 1 is "pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance." (Correct.)


[User]
Which numbered sense of "teacher" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the context below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Context: Their commitment to "creativity "can not survive adolescent illiteracy. American education's future will be determined by the degree to which we -- all of us -- allow this common sense to prevail over the illusions that we also share. The education establishment will fight against common sense every inch of the way. The reasons are complex, but one simple reason ought not to be underestimated. "Progressive education "(as it was once called) is far more interesting and agreeable to teachers than is disciplined instruction. It is nice for <t>teachers</t> to think they are engaged in "personality development "and even nicer to minimize those irksome tests with often disappointing results. It also provides teachers with a superior self-definition as a "profession, "since they will have passed courses in educational psychology and educational philosophy.

Senses:
1. definition=a person whose occupation is teaching | synonyms=instructor
2. definition=a personified abstraction that teaches | examples=books were his teachers; experience is a demanding teacher

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the Request:** The goal is to identify which numbered sense of "teacher" (<t>teachers</t>) is used in the provided context and return only the number.

2.  **Analyze the Context:**
    "Progressive education" is far more interesting and agreeable to teachers than is disciplined instruction. It is nice for <t>teachers</t> to think they are engaged in "personality development" and even nicer to minimize those irksome tests with often disappointing results. It also provides teachers with a superior self-definition as a "profession," since they will have passed courses in educational psychology and educational philosophy.

3.  **Analyze the Target Word/Phrase:** The word is "teachers."

4.  **Analyze the Senses:**
    *   Sense 1: definition=a person whose occupation is teaching | synonyms=instructor
    *   Sense 2: definition=a personified abstraction that teaches | examples=books were his teachers; experience is a demanding teacher

5.  **Apply Senses to the Context:**
    *   The context discusses what is "nice for teachers" (their professional experience, self-definition as a profession, engaging in personality development).
    *   The context treats "teachers" as individuals who perform the occupation of teaching and have professional roles.

    *   *Test Sense 1:* "a person whose occupation is teaching." (This fits the context perfectly, as the text discusses the professional life and identity of these individuals.)
    *   *Test Sense 2:* "a personified abstraction that teaches." (This does not fit. The text is talking about actual people and their professional activities, not abstract concepts like experience or books being teachers.)

6.  **Conclusion:** Sense 1 is the correct sense.

7.  **Final Output Generation:** Return only the number 1.


[User]
Which numbered sense of "think" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the context below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Context: Their commitment to "creativity "can not survive adolescent illiteracy. American education's future will be determined by the degree to which we -- all of us -- allow this common sense to prevail over the illusions that we also share. The education establishment will fight against common sense every inch of the way. The reasons are complex, but one simple reason ought not to be underestimated. "Progressive education "(as it was once called) is far more interesting and agreeable to teachers than is disciplined instruction. It is nice for teachers to <t>think</t> they are engaged in "personality development "and even nicer to minimize those irksome tests with often disappointing results. It also provides teachers with a superior self-definition as a "profession, "since they will have passed courses in educational psychology and educational philosophy.

Senses:
1. definition=judge or regard; look upon; judge | synonyms=believe, consider, conceive | examples=I think he is very smart; I believe her to be very smart
2. definition=expect, believe, or suppose | synonyms=opine, suppose, imagine, reckon, guess | examples=I imagine she earned a lot of money with her new novel; I thought to find her in a bad state
3. definition=use or exercise the mind or one's power of reason in order to make inferences, decisions, or arrive at a solution or judgments | synonyms=cogitate, cerebrate | examples=I've been thinking all day and getting nowhere
4. definition=recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection | synonyms=remember, retrieve, recall, call back, call up, recollect | examples=I can't remember saying any such thing; I can't think what her last name was
5. definition=imagine or visualize | examples=Just think--you could be rich one day!; Think what a scene it must have been!
6. definition=focus one's attention on a certain state | examples=Think big; think thin
7. definition=have in mind as a purpose | synonyms=intend, mean | examples=I mean no harm; I only meant to help you
8. definition=decide by pondering, reasoning, or reflecting | examples=Can you think what to do next?
9. definition=ponder; reflect on, or reason about | examples=Think the matter through; Think how hard life in Russia must be these days
10. definition=dispose the mind in a certain way | examples=Do you really think so?
11. definition=have or formulate in the mind | examples=think good thoughts
12. definition=be capable of conscious thought | examples=Man is the only creature that thinks
13. definition=bring into a given condition by mental preoccupation | examples=She thought herself into a state of panic over the final exam

reasoning_content:
The user wants me to identify the correct sense of the word "think" in the provided context and return its corresponding number.

Context: "It is nice for teachers to <t>think</t> they are engaged in "personality development "and even nicer to minimize those irksome tests with often disappointing results."

I need to analyze how "think" is used in this sentence.

The phrase is "to think they are engaged in 'personality development'". This suggests a mental process related to believing or considering something.

Let's review the senses:

1. definition=judge or regard; look upon; judge | synonyms=believe, consider, conceive | examples=I think he is very smart; I believe her to be very smart
2. definition=expect, believe, or suppose | synonyms=opine, suppose, imagine, reckon, guess | examples=I imagine she earned a lot of money with her new novel; I thought to find her in a bad state
3. definition=use or exercise the mind or one's power of reason in order to make inferences, decisions, or arrive at a solution or judgments | synonyms=cogitate, cerebrate | examples=I've been thinking all day and getting nowhere
4. definition=recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection | synonyms=remember, retrieve, recall, call back, call up, recollect | examples=I can't remember saying any such thing; I can't think what her last name was
5. definition=imagine or visualize | examples=Just think--you could be rich one day!; Think what a scene it must have been!
6. definition=focus one's attention on a certain state | examples=Think big; think thin
7. definition=have in mind as a purpose | synonyms=intend, mean | examples=I mean no harm; I only meant to help you
8. definition=decide by pondering, reasoning, or reflecting | examples=Can you think what to do next?
9. definition=ponder; reflect on, or reason about | examples=Think the matter through; Think how hard life in Russia must be these days
10. definition=dispose the mind in a certain way | examples=Do you really think so?
11. definition=have or formulate in the mind | examples=think good thoughts
12. definition=be capable of conscious thought | examples=Man is the only creature that thinks
13. definition=bring into a given condition by mental preoccupation | examples=She thought herself into a state of panic over the final exam

In the context: "It is nice for teachers to think they are engaged in 'personality development'". This usage aligns closely with judging, considering, or believing a certain state of affairs.

Sense 1: definition=judge or regard; look upon; judge | synonyms=believe, consider, conceive | examples=I think he is very smart; I believe her to be very smart. (This fits the structure "think [that/that] X").

Let's check other options:
Sense 3 (use the mind for inference/decision): Less likely, as the context is about teachers' self-perception, not solving a complex problem.
Sense 9 (ponder; reflect on): Implies deep, prolonged reflection, perhaps too heavy for this casual statement about professional identity.
Sense 10 (dispose the mind): Usually used in the form "think so" (expressing an opinion).
Sense 11 (have or formulate in the mind): Usually used for generating ideas ("think good thoughts").

Sense 1 seems the most appropriate fit, as it relates to forming a judgment or belief about the situation.


[User]
Which numbered sense of "personality" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the context below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Context: Their commitment to "creativity "can not survive adolescent illiteracy. American education's future will be determined by the degree to which we -- all of us -- allow this common sense to prevail over the illusions that we also share. The education establishment will fight against common sense every inch of the way. The reasons are complex, but one simple reason ought not to be underestimated. "Progressive education "(as it was once called) is far more interesting and agreeable to teachers than is disciplined instruction. It is nice for teachers to think they are engaged in "<t>personality</t> development "and even nicer to minimize those irksome tests with often disappointing results. It also provides teachers with a superior self-definition as a "profession, "since they will have passed courses in educational psychology and educational philosophy.

Senses:
1. definition=the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual | examples=their different reactions reflected their very different personalities; it is his nature to help others
2. definition=a person of considerable prominence | examples=she is a Hollywood personality

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the Request:** The user wants to identify which numbered sense of "personality" (1 or 2) is used in the provided context.

2.  **Analyze the Context:**
    "It is nice for teachers to think they are engaged in "<t>personality</t> development "and even nicer to minimize those irksome tests with often disappointing results. It also provides teachers with a superior self-definition as a "profession, "since they will have passed courses in educational psychology and educational philosophy."

3.  **Analyze the Target Phrase:** "personality development" and "superior self-definition as a 'profession'."

4.  **Analyze Sense 1:**
    *   Definition: the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual
    *   Examples: their different reactions reflected their very different personalities; it is his nature to help others
    *   *Relevance Check:* This definition focuses on the internal, complex attributes, behaviors, and temperaments of an individual. "Personality development" fits perfectly here.

5.  **Analyze Sense 2:**
    *   Definition: a person of considerable prominence
    *   Examples: she is a Hollywood personality
    *   *Relevance Check:* This definition focuses on fame or status. The context is about teachers developing skills and self-definition as a profession, not about being famous.

6.  **Conclusion:** Sense 1 is the correct definition used in the context.

7.  **Final Output Generation:** Return only the number. (1)


[User]
Which numbered sense of "development" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the context below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Context: Their commitment to "creativity "can not survive adolescent illiteracy. American education's future will be determined by the degree to which we -- all of us -- allow this common sense to prevail over the illusions that we also share. The education establishment will fight against common sense every inch of the way. The reasons are complex, but one simple reason ought not to be underestimated. "Progressive education "(as it was once called) is far more interesting and agreeable to teachers than is disciplined instruction. It is nice for teachers to think they are engaged in "personality <t>development</t> "and even nicer to minimize those irksome tests with often disappointing results. It also provides teachers with a superior self-definition as a "profession, "since they will have passed courses in educational psychology and educational philosophy.

Senses:
1. definition=act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining | examples=he congratulated them on their development of a plan to meet the emergency; they funded research and development
2. definition=a process in which something passes by degrees to a different stage (especially a more advanced or mature stage) | synonyms=evolution | examples=the development of his ideas took many years; the evolution of Greek civilization
3. definition=(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level | synonyms=growth, growing, maturation, ontogeny, ontogenesis | examples=he proposed an indicator of osseous development in children
4. definition=a recent event that has some relevance for the present situation | examples=recent developments in Iraq; what a revolting development!
5. definition=the act of making some area of land or water more profitable or productive or useful | synonyms=exploitation | examples=the development of Alaskan resources; the exploitation of copper deposits
6. definition=a district that has been developed to serve some purpose | examples=such land is practical for small park developments
7. definition=a state in which things are improving; the result of developing (as in the early part of a game of chess) | examples=after he saw the latest development he changed his mind and became a supporter; in chess your should take care of your development before moving your queen
8. definition=processing a photosensitive material in order to make an image visible | synonyms=developing | examples=the development and printing of his pictures took only two hours
9. definition=(music) the section of a composition or movement (especially in sonata form) where the major musical themes are developed and elaborated

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the Request:** The goal is to identify which numbered sense of "development" (marked by `<t>development</t>`) is used in the provided context and return only the number.

2.  **Examine the Context:**
    "It is nice for teachers to think they are engaged in 'personality development' and even nicer to minimize those irksome tests with often disappointing results. It also provides teachers with a superior self-definition as a 'profession,' since they will have passed courses in educational psychology and educational philosophy."

3.  **Analyze the Target Word in Context:** The word is "development" within the phrase "personality development."

4.  **Examine the Senses:**

    *   **Sense 1:** definition=act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining | examples=he congratulated them on their development of a plan... (Focuses on improvement/refinement.)
    *   **Sense 2:** definition=a process in which something passes by degrees to a different stage (especially a more advanced or mature stage) | synonyms=evolution | examples=the development of his ideas took many years... (Focuses on gradual progression to a more advanced stage.)
    *   **Sense 3:** definition=(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level | synonyms=growth, growing, maturation, ontogeny, ontogenesis | examples=he proposed an indicator of osseous development in children (Focuses on biological growth/maturation.)
    *   **Sense 4:** definition=a recent event that has some relevance for the present situation | examples=recent developments in Iraq... (Focuses on recent events.)
    *   **Sense 5:** definition=the act of making some area of land or water more profitable or productive or useful | synonyms=exploitation | examples=the development of Alaskan resources... (Focuses on economic/physical improvement of land.)
    *   **Sense 6:** definition=a district that has been developed to serve some purpose | examples=such land is practical for small park developments (Focuses on a district/area being developed.)
    *   **Sense 7:** definition=a state in which things are improving; the result of developing (as in the early part of a game of chess) | examples=after he saw the latest development he changed his mind... (Focuses on a state of improvement or progression.)
    *   **Sense 8:** definition=processing a photosensitive material in order to make an image visible | synonyms=developing | examples=the development and printing of his pictures took only two hours (Focuses on chemical processing.)
    *   **Sense 9:** definition=(music) the section of a composition or movement... (Focuses on music.)

5.  **Match Context to Senses:**
    The context is "personality development." This refers to the process of improving or maturing a personality.

    *   Sense 1 (improving by expanding or refining) fits well.
    *   Sense 2 (process passing by degrees to a more advanced stage) fits well.
    *   Sense 3 (biological growth) is too specific (personality, not physical organism).
    *   Sense 7 (a state in which things are improving; the result of developing) also fits, but Sense 2 describes the *process* itself, which is often implied when discussing "development."

    Let's re-read the options for "personality development." It is a process of change and improvement.

    *   Sense 1: act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining. (Strong fit)
    *   Sense 2: a process in which something passes by degrees to a different stage (especially a more advanced or mature stage). (Strong fit)

    In educational/psychological contexts, "development" usually refers to the gradual progression toward maturity or a more advanced stage (Sense 2).

6.  **Final Selection:** Sense 2 is the most comprehensive definition for the process of personality development.


[User]
Which numbered sense of "even" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the context below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Context: Their commitment to "creativity "can not survive adolescent illiteracy. American education's future will be determined by the degree to which we -- all of us -- allow this common sense to prevail over the illusions that we also share. The education establishment will fight against common sense every inch of the way. The reasons are complex, but one simple reason ought not to be underestimated. "Progressive education "(as it was once called) is far more interesting and agreeable to teachers than is disciplined instruction. It is nice for teachers to think they are engaged in "personality development "and <t>even</t> nicer to minimize those irksome tests with often disappointing results. It also provides teachers with a superior self-definition as a "profession, "since they will have passed courses in educational psychology and educational philosophy.

Senses:
1. definition=used as an intensive especially to indicate something unexpected | examples=even an idiot knows that; declined even to consider the idea
2. definition=in spite of; notwithstanding | examples=even when he is sick, he works; even with his head start she caught up with him
3. definition=to a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons | synonyms=yet, still | examples=looked sick and felt even worse; an even (or still) more interesting problem
4. definition=to the full extent | examples=loyal even unto death

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the Request:** The goal is to identify which numbered sense of "even" (marked with <t>even</t>) is used in the provided context and return only the number.

2.  **Locate the Target Word and Context:**
    The target word is "<t>even</t>" in the sentence: "It is nice for teachers to think they are engaged in "personality development "and <t>even</t> nicer to minimize those irksome tests with often disappointing results."

3.  **Analyze the Sentence Structure:**
    "...and even nicer to minimize those irksome tests..."
    The structure is comparing two things:
    A) Thinking they are engaged in "personality development" (nice).
    B) Minimizing those irksome tests (even nicer).

4.  **Examine the Senses:**

    *   **Sense 1:** definition=used as an intensive especially to indicate something unexpected | examples=even an idiot knows that; declined even to consider the idea (Focuses on intensity/surprise).
    *   **Sense 2:** definition=in spite of; notwithstanding | examples=even when he is sick, he works; even with his head start she caught up with him (Focuses on concession/contrast).
    *   **Sense 3:** definition=to a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons | synonyms=yet, still | examples=looked sick and felt even worse; an even (or still) more interesting problem (Focuses on comparison/degree).
    *   **Sense 4:** definition=to the full extent | examples=loyal even unto death (Focuses on completeness/limit).

5.  **Match the Context to the Senses:**
    The phrase "even nicer" is a comparative structure. It means "more nice than expected" or "to a greater degree of niceness."

    *   Does it mean "in spite of"? (No, Sense 2)
    *   Does it mean "to a greater degree or extent"? (Yes, Sense 3)
    *   Does it mean "to the full extent"? (No, Sense 4)
    *   Does it mean "used as an intensive"? (No, Sense 1)

6.  **Conclusion:** Sense 3 is the correct meaning, as "even nicer" functions as a comparative intensifier ("more nice than expected").


[User]
Which numbered sense of "nice" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the context below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Context: Their commitment to "creativity "can not survive adolescent illiteracy. American education's future will be determined by the degree to which we -- all of us -- allow this common sense to prevail over the illusions that we also share. The education establishment will fight against common sense every inch of the way. The reasons are complex, but one simple reason ought not to be underestimated. "Progressive education "(as it was once called) is far more interesting and agreeable to teachers than is disciplined instruction. It is nice for teachers to think they are engaged in "personality development "and even <t>nicer</t> to minimize those irksome tests with often disappointing results. It also provides teachers with a superior self-definition as a "profession, "since they will have passed courses in educational psychology and educational philosophy.

Senses:
1. definition=pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance; - George Meredith | examples=what a nice fellow you are and we all thought you so nasty; nice manners
2. definition=socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous | synonyms=decent | examples=from a decent family; a nice girl
3. definition=done with delicacy and skill | synonyms=skillful | examples=a nice bit of craft; a job requiring nice measurements with a micrometer
4. definition=excessively fastidious and easily disgusted | synonyms=dainty, overnice, prissy, squeamish | examples=too nice about his food to take to camp cooking; so squeamish he would only touch the toilet handle with his elbow
5. definition=exhibiting courtesy and politeness | synonyms=courteous, gracious | examples=a nice gesture

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the Request:** The goal is to identify which numbered sense of "nice" (marked with `<t></t>`) is used in the provided context.

2.  **Locate the Target Word and Context:** The target word is `<t>nicer</t>`.
    The sentence containing it is: "It is nice for teachers to think they are engaged in "personality development "and even <t>nicer</t> to minimize those irksome tests with often disappointing results."

3.  **Analyze the Usage of "nicer":**
    The structure is: "It is nice for X to do Y and even *nicer* to do Z."
    "Nicer" is being used comparatively (nicer than doing the previous thing, or nicer than the alternative). It describes a quality or state of being preferred or more agreeable.

4.  **Evaluate the Provided Senses:**

    *   **Sense 1:** definition=pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance; examples=what a nice fellow you are and we all thought you so nasty; nice manners. (Focus: pleasantness, agreeableness.)
    *   **Sense 2:** definition=socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous; synonyms=decent; examples=from a decent family; a nice girl. (Focus: correctness, virtue, refinement.)
    *   **Sense 3:** definition=done with delicacy and skill; synonyms=skillful; examples=a nice bit of craft; a job requiring nice measurements with a micrometer. (Focus: skill, delicacy.)
    *   **Sense 4:** definition=excessively fastidious and easily disgusted; synonyms=dainty, overnice, prissy, squeamish; examples=too nice about his food to take to camp cooking; so squeamish he would only touch the toilet handle with his elbow. (Focus: excessive niceness, fastidiousness, aversion.)
    *   **Sense 5:** definition=exhibiting courtesy and politeness; synonyms=courteous, gracious; examples=a nice gesture. (Focus: courtesy, politeness.)

5.  **Match Usage to Senses:**

    *   The context uses "It is nice..." (Sense 1 or 5) and "nicer..." (comparative form).
    *   The overall tone is about what is agreeable or pleasing to teachers (thinking they are engaged in personality development, and *nicer* to minimize tests).

    *   *Check Sense 1:* "pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance." This fits the general positive tone.
    *   *Check Sense 5:* "exhibiting courtesy and politeness." This focuses on behavior/manners.
    *   *Check Sense 4:* "excessively fastidious and easily disgusted." This implies a negative connotation (too much). The context uses "nicer" positively in the structure "It is nice... and even nicer..."

6.  **Re-evaluate the specific usage of "nicer" in the sentence:**
    "It is nice for teachers to think... and even *nicer* to minimize those irksome tests..."
    The speaker is suggesting that minimizing tests is an even *more agreeable* or *more pleasant* thing for teachers to do. This aligns strongly with the core meaning of Sense 1 (pleasant or agreeable).

7.  **Final Confirmation:** Sense 1 defines "nice" as pleasant or agreeable. The usage of "nicer" as a comparative form reinforces this positive, agreeable meaning.


[User]
Which numbered sense of "minimize" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the context below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Context: Their commitment to "creativity "can not survive adolescent illiteracy. American education's future will be determined by the degree to which we -- all of us -- allow this common sense to prevail over the illusions that we also share. The education establishment will fight against common sense every inch of the way. The reasons are complex, but one simple reason ought not to be underestimated. "Progressive education "(as it was once called) is far more interesting and agreeable to teachers than is disciplined instruction. It is nice for teachers to think they are engaged in "personality development "and even nicer to <t>minimize</t> those irksome tests with often disappointing results. It also provides teachers with a superior self-definition as a "profession, "since they will have passed courses in educational psychology and educational philosophy.

Senses:
1. definition=make small or insignificant | synonyms=minimise | examples=Let's minimize the risk
2. definition=represent as less significant or important | synonyms=understate, minimise, downplay
3. definition=cause to seem less serious; play down | synonyms=belittle, denigrate, derogate | examples=Don't belittle his influence

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the Request:** The user wants to identify which numbered sense of the word "minimize" (marked with `<t></t>`) is used in the provided context.

2.  **Examine the Context:**
    "It is nice for teachers to think they are engaged in 'personality development' and even nicer to <t>minimize</t> those irksome tests with often disappointing results."

3.  **Analyze the Target Sentence/Phrase:** "...nicer to minimize those irksome tests with often disappointing results."

4.  **Analyze the Word "minimize" in Context:** The context suggests that teachers would like to make the negative impact or importance of "irksome tests with often disappointing results" seem less significant or important.

5.  **Examine the Senses Provided:**

    *   **Sense 1:** definition=make small or insignificant | synonyms=minimise | examples=Let's minimize the risk
        *   *Check against context:* "Let's minimize the risk" fits the idea of making something small/insignificant.

    *   **Sense 2:** definition=represent as less significant or important | synonyms=understate, minimise, downplay
        *   *Check against context:* This means making something seem less significant or important. This aligns perfectly with the idea of downplaying the negative results of the tests.

    *   **Sense 3:** definition=cause to seem less serious; play down | synonyms=belittle, denigrate, derogate | examples=Don't belittle his influence
        *   *Check against context:* This means making something seem less serious. While related, Sense 2 focuses more on reducing the *significance* or *importance* of something (like results), whereas Sense 3 focuses more on making it seem *less serious* (like belittling an influence).

6.  **Compare Context to Senses:**
    The goal is to make the "irksome tests with often disappointing results" seem less important/significant.

    *   Sense 2: represent as less significant or important (Synonyms: understate, minimise, downplay). This is the strongest fit.

7.  **Conclusion:** The context uses the sense of minimizing something's significance or importance. This corresponds to Sense 2.


[User]
Which numbered sense of "test" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the context below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Context: Their commitment to "creativity "can not survive adolescent illiteracy. American education's future will be determined by the degree to which we -- all of us -- allow this common sense to prevail over the illusions that we also share. The education establishment will fight against common sense every inch of the way. The reasons are complex, but one simple reason ought not to be underestimated. "Progressive education "(as it was once called) is far more interesting and agreeable to teachers than is disciplined instruction. It is nice for teachers to think they are engaged in "personality development "and even nicer to minimize those irksome <t>tests</t> with often disappointing results. It also provides teachers with a superior self-definition as a "profession, "since they will have passed courses in educational psychology and educational philosophy.

Senses:
1. definition=trying something to find out about it | synonyms=trial, trial run, tryout | examples=a sample for ten days free trial; a trial of progesterone failed to relieve the pain
2. definition=any standardized procedure for measuring sensitivity or memory or intelligence or aptitude or personality etc | synonyms=mental test, mental testing, psychometric test | examples=the test was standardized on a large sample of students
3. definition=a set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge | synonyms=examination, exam | examples=when the test was stolen the professor had to make a new set of questions
4. definition=the act of undergoing testing | synonyms=trial | examples=he survived the great test of battle; candidates must compete in a trial of skill
5. definition=the act of testing something | synonyms=trial, run | examples=in the experimental trials the amount of carbon was measured separately; he called each flip of the coin a new trial
6. definition=a hard outer covering as of some amoebas and sea urchins

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the Request:** The goal is to identify which numbered sense of the word "test" (marked with `<t></t>`) is used in the provided context.

2.  **Locate the Target Word and Context:**
    The context is: "It is nice for teachers to think they are engaged in "personality development "and even nicer to minimize those irksome <t>tests</t> with often disappointing results."

3.  **Analyze the Usage of "tests":**
    The phrase is "minimize those irksome tests with often disappointing results."
    The tests here relate to "personality development" and are being minimized because they yield disappointing results. This suggests a measurement or evaluation process.

4.  **Evaluate the Senses:**

    *   **Sense 1:** definition=trying something to find out about it | synonyms=trial, trial run, tryout | examples=a sample for ten days free trial; a trial of progesterone failed to relieve the pain. (Focuses on trying/sampling.)
    *   **Sense 2:** definition=any standardized procedure for measuring sensitivity or memory or intelligence or aptitude or personality etc | synonyms=mental test, mental testing, psychometric test | examples=the test was standardized on a large sample of students. (Focuses on standardized measurement/psychometrics.)
    *   **Sense 3:** definition=a set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge | synonyms=examination, exam | examples=when the test was stolen the professor had to make a new set of questions. (Focuses on the content/set of questions.)
    *   **Sense 4:** definition=the act of undergoing testing | synonyms=trial | examples=he survived the great test of battle; candidates must compete in a trial of skill. (Focuses on the experience of being tested/competing.)
    *   **Sense 5:** definition=the act of testing something | synonyms=trial, run | examples=in the experimental trials the amount of carbon was measured separately; he called each flip of the coin a new trial. (Focuses on the action of testing/running an experiment.)
    *   **Sense 6:** definition=a hard outer covering as of some amoebas and sea urchins. (Irrelevant.)

5.  **Match Context to Senses:**
    The context discusses "personality development" and minimizing "irksome tests" with disappointing results. This strongly aligns with the idea of standardized measurement of personality or aptitude.

    *   Sense 2: definition=any standardized procedure for measuring sensitivity or memory or intelligence or aptitude or personality etc. (This is a very strong match.)

6.  **Conclusion:** Sense 2 is the correct meaning.


[User]
Which numbered sense of "often" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the context below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Context: Their commitment to "creativity "can not survive adolescent illiteracy. American education's future will be determined by the degree to which we -- all of us -- allow this common sense to prevail over the illusions that we also share. The education establishment will fight against common sense every inch of the way. The reasons are complex, but one simple reason ought not to be underestimated. "Progressive education "(as it was once called) is far more interesting and agreeable to teachers than is disciplined instruction. It is nice for teachers to think they are engaged in "personality development "and even nicer to minimize those irksome tests with <t>often</t> disappointing results. It also provides teachers with a superior self-definition as a "profession, "since they will have passed courses in educational psychology and educational philosophy.

Senses:
1. definition=many times at short intervals | synonyms=frequently, oftentimes, oft, ofttimes | examples=we often met over a cup of coffee
2. definition=frequently or in great quantities | synonyms=much, a great deal | examples=I don't drink much; I don't travel much
3. definition=in many cases or instances

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the Request:** The user wants to identify which numbered sense of the word "often" (marked with `<t>often</t>`) is used in the provided context.

2.  **Locate the Target Word and Context:**
    The context is: "It is nice for teachers to think they are engaged in "personality development "and even nicer to minimize those irksome tests with <t>often</t> disappointing results."

3.  **Analyze the Usage of "often":**
    The phrase is "...with often disappointing results." This structure indicates a frequency or recurrence of the results being disappointing.

4.  **Examine the Senses Provided:**
    *   Sense 1: definition=many times at short intervals | synonyms=frequently, oftentimes, oft, ofttimes | examples=we often met over a cup of coffee (Focuses on repeated occurrences/frequency.)
    *   Sense 2: definition=frequently or in great quantities | synonyms=much, a great deal | examples=I don't drink much; I don't travel much (Focuses on quantity/amount.)
    *   Sense 3: definition=in many cases or instances (Focuses on probability/occurrence in specific situations.)

5.  **Match the Usage to the Senses:**
    The context uses "often disappointing results." This means the disappointing results happen many times (frequently).

    *   Sense 1 (many times at short intervals, frequently) fits the idea of repeated occurrences.
    *   Sense 2 (frequently or in great quantities) is also plausible, but Sense 1 is a stronger fit for describing the repetition of an event (results).
    *   Sense 3 (in many cases or instances) is too weak; it doesn't emphasize the high frequency implied by "often."

6.  **Conclusion:** The usage "often disappointing results" aligns best with the definition of Sense 1 (many times at short intervals / frequently).

7.  **Final Output Generation:** Return only the number.


[User]
Which numbered sense of "result" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the context below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Context: Their commitment to "creativity "can not survive adolescent illiteracy. American education's future will be determined by the degree to which we -- all of us -- allow this common sense to prevail over the illusions that we also share. The education establishment will fight against common sense every inch of the way. The reasons are complex, but one simple reason ought not to be underestimated. "Progressive education "(as it was once called) is far more interesting and agreeable to teachers than is disciplined instruction. It is nice for teachers to think they are engaged in "personality development "and even nicer to minimize those irksome tests with often disappointing <t>results</t>. It also provides teachers with a superior self-definition as a "profession, "since they will have passed courses in educational psychology and educational philosophy.

Senses:
1. definition=a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon | synonyms=consequence, effect, outcome, event, issue, upshot | examples=the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise; his decision had depressing consequences for business
2. definition=a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem | synonyms=solution, answer, resolution, solvent | examples=they were trying to find a peaceful solution; the answers were in the back of the book
3. definition=something that results | synonyms=resultant, final result, outcome, termination | examples=he listened for the results on the radio
4. definition=the semantic role of the noun phrase whose referent exists only by virtue of the activity denoted by the verb in the clause | synonyms=resultant role

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the Request:** The goal is to identify which numbered sense of the word "result" (marked with `<t>results</t>`) is used in the provided context.

2.  **Examine the Context:**
    "Progressive education" is far more interesting and agreeable to teachers than is disciplined instruction. It is nice for teachers to think they are engaged in "personality development" and even nicer to minimize those irksome tests with often disappointing <t>results</t>. It also provides teachers with a superior self-definition as a "profession, "since they will have passed courses in educational psychology and educational philosophy."

3.  **Locate the Target Word and its Context:** The target is `<t>results</t>`. The phrase is "...minimize those irksome tests with often disappointing results."

4.  **Analyze the Usage of "results":** In this context, "results" refers to the outcome or consequence of the tests. The tests are disappointing, and the results are the outcome of those tests.

5.  **Examine the Senses:**

    *   **Sense 1:** definition=a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon | synonyms=consequence, effect, outcome, event, issue, upshot | examples=the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise; his decision had depressing consequences for business
        *   *Match Check:* This sense focuses on what follows and is caused by a previous phenomenon (consequence, effect, outcome). This aligns well with "disappointing results" (the outcome of the tests).

    *   **Sense 2:** definition=a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem | synonyms=solution, answer, resolution, solvent | examples=they were trying to find a peaceful solution; the answers were in the back of the book
        *   *Match Check:* The context is not about finding a solution; it's about the outcome of tests. (No match).

    *   **Sense 3:** definition=something that results | synonyms=resultant, final result, outcome, termination | examples=he listened for the results on the radio
        *   *Match Check:* This sense means "something that results" or "outcome." This is a strong candidate.

    *   **Sense 4:** definition=the semantic role of the noun phrase whose referent exists only by virtue of the activity denoted by the verb in the clause | synonyms=resultant role
        *   *Match Check:* This is a highly technical grammatical/semantic sense, unlikely to be the intended meaning in this general context. (No match).

6.  **Compare Sense 1 and Sense 3:**
    *   Sense 1: consequence, effect, outcome.
    *   Sense 3: something that results, final result, outcome.

    Both Sense 1 and Sense 3 are very close synonyms and both fit the meaning of "outcome" or "consequence."

    *   Context: "...minimize those irksome tests with often disappointing results."
    *   Sense 3 definition: "something that results." (Very direct fit).
    *   Sense 1 definition: "a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon." (Also a very direct fit).

    Since Sense 3 explicitly uses the synonym "outcome" and "final result," and the context is clearly discussing the outcome of tests, Sense 3 is the most precise fit for the general meaning of "results" as an outcome.

7.  **Final Selection:** Sense 3.


[User]
Which numbered sense of "provide" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the context below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Context: American education's future will be determined by the degree to which we -- all of us -- allow this common sense to prevail over the illusions that we also share. The education establishment will fight against common sense every inch of the way. The reasons are complex, but one simple reason ought not to be underestimated. "Progressive education "(as it was once called) is far more interesting and agreeable to teachers than is disciplined instruction. It is nice for teachers to think they are engaged in "personality development "and even nicer to minimize those irksome tests with often disappointing results. It also <t>provides</t> teachers with a superior self-definition as a "profession, "since they will have passed courses in educational psychology and educational philosophy. I myself took such courses in college, thinking I might end up a schoolteacher.

Senses:
1. definition=give something useful or necessary to | synonyms=supply, render, furnish | examples=We provided the room with an electrical heater
2. definition=give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance | synonyms=supply, ply, cater | examples=The hostess provided lunch for all the guests
3. definition=determine (what is to happen in certain contingencies), especially by including a proviso condition or stipulation | examples=The will provides that each child should receive half of the money; The Constitution provides for the right to free speech
4. definition=mount or put up | synonyms=put up, offer | examples=put up a good fight; offer resistance
5. definition=make a possibility or provide opportunity for; permit to be attainable or cause to remain | synonyms=leave, allow for, allow | examples=This leaves no room for improvement; The evidence allows only one conclusion
6. definition=supply means of subsistence; earn a living | synonyms=bring home the bacon | examples=He provides for his large family by working three jobs; Women nowadays not only take care of the household but also bring home the bacon
7. definition=take measures in preparation for | examples=provide for the proper care of the passengers on the cruise ship

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the Request:** The goal is to identify the specific sense of the verb "provide" (marked with <t>provides</t>) used in the context and return the corresponding number from the provided list of senses.

2.  **Examine the Context:**
    "It also <t>provides</t> teachers with a superior self-definition as a "profession, "since they will have passed courses in educational psychology and educational philosophy."

3.  **Analyze the Sentence Structure and Meaning:**
    The sentence states that something (Progressive education/passing courses) *gives* or *makes available* teachers a "superior self-definition."

4.  **Evaluate the Senses of "provide":**

    *   **Sense 1:** definition=give something useful or necessary to | synonyms=supply, render, furnish. (Example: We provided the room with an electrical heater) -> Focuses on giving something useful/necessary.
    *   **Sense 2:** definition=give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance | synonyms=supply, ply, cater. (Example: The hostess provided lunch for all the guests) -> Focuses on giving necessities/support/food.
    *   **Sense 3:** definition=determine (what is to happen in certain contingencies), especially by including a proviso condition or stipulation. (Example: The will provides that each child should receive half of the money) -> Focuses on determining/stipulating conditions. (Does not fit the context.)
    *   **Sense 4:** definition=mount or put up | synonyms=put up, offer. (Example: put up a good fight) -> Focuses on construction or offering resistance. (Does not fit the context.)
    *   **Sense 5:** definition=make a possibility or provide opportunity for; permit to be attainable or cause to remain | synonyms=leave, allow for, allow. (Example: This leaves no room for improvement; The evidence allows only one conclusion) -> Focuses on making a possibility or providing an opportunity.
    *   **Sense 6:** definition=supply means of subsistence; earn a living | synonyms=bring home the bacon. (Example: He provides for his large family by working three jobs) -> Focuses on financial support/subsistence. (Does not fit the context.)
    *   **Sense 7:** definition=take measures in preparation for. (Example: provide for the proper care of the passengers) -> Focuses on taking preparatory action. (Does not fit the context.)

5.  **Match Context to Senses:**
    The context is: "It also provides teachers with a superior self-definition..." This means the education *gives* or *makes available* a specific benefit (a self-definition).

    *   Sense 1 (give something useful or necessary) fits well.
    *   Sense 5 (make a possibility or provide opportunity for) also fits, as the courses *allow* them to attain a certain definition.

    Let's re-read the options and the context. The education *gives* them a definition.

    *   Sense 1: "provide the room with an electrical heater" (giving a necessary item).
    *   Context: "provides teachers with a superior self-definition" (giving a necessary/useful concept).

    Sense 1 is the most direct fit for "give something useful or necessary to."

6.  **Final Check:** The structure "provide [recipient] with [thing]" strongly aligns with Sense 1.


[User]
Which numbered sense of "teacher" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the context below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Context: American education's future will be determined by the degree to which we -- all of us -- allow this common sense to prevail over the illusions that we also share. The education establishment will fight against common sense every inch of the way. The reasons are complex, but one simple reason ought not to be underestimated. "Progressive education "(as it was once called) is far more interesting and agreeable to teachers than is disciplined instruction. It is nice for teachers to think they are engaged in "personality development "and even nicer to minimize those irksome tests with often disappointing results. It also provides <t>teachers</t> with a superior self-definition as a "profession, "since they will have passed courses in educational psychology and educational philosophy. I myself took such courses in college, thinking I might end up a schoolteacher.

Senses:
1. definition=a person whose occupation is teaching | synonyms=instructor
2. definition=a personified abstraction that teaches | examples=books were his teachers; experience is a demanding teacher

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the Request:** The goal is to identify which numbered sense of "teacher" (marked with `<t></t>`) is used in the provided context and return only the number.

2.  **Analyze the Context:**
    "American education's future will be determined by the degree to which we -- all of us -- allow this common sense to prevail over the illusions that we also share. The education establishment will fight against common sense every inch of the way. The reasons are complex, but one simple reason ought not to be underestimated. 'Progressive education' (as it was once called) is far more interesting and agreeable to teachers than is disciplined instruction. It is nice for teachers to think they are engaged in 'personality development' and even nicer to minimize those irksome tests with often disappointing results. It also provides <t>teachers</t> with a superior self-definition as a 'profession,' since they will have passed courses in educational psychology and educational philosophy. I myself took such courses in college, thinking I might end up a schoolteacher."

3.  **Analyze the Target Word/Phrase:** The target is `<t>teachers</t>`.

4.  **Analyze the Senses:**
    *   Sense 1: definition=a person whose occupation is teaching | synonyms=instructor
    *   Sense 2: definition=a personified abstraction that teaches | examples=books were his teachers; experience is a demanding teacher

5.  **Match the Context to the Senses:**

    *   *Contextual Usage of "teachers":*
        *   "...more interesting and agreeable to **teachers**..." (Refers to people who perform the job.)
        *   "...It is nice for **teachers** to think they are engaged in..." (Refers to people who perform the job.)
        *   "...provides teachers with a superior self-definition as a 'profession'..." (Refers to people who perform the job.)
        *   "...thinking I might end up a schoolteacher." (Refers to a person who performs the job.)

    *   *Evaluation against Sense 1:* "a person whose occupation is teaching | synonyms=instructor". This perfectly matches the usage in the context (people who teach/are teachers).

    *   *Evaluation against Sense 2:* "a personified abstraction that teaches | examples=books were his teachers; experience is a demanding teacher". The context is clearly talking about actual people (professionals), not abstract concepts or experiences.

6.  **Conclusion:** The context uses the sense of "teacher" as a person whose occupation is teaching. This corresponds to Sense 1.

7.  **Final Output Generation:** Return the number 1.


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Which numbered sense of "profession" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the context below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Context: American education's future will be determined by the degree to which we -- all of us -- allow this common sense to prevail over the illusions that we also share. The education establishment will fight against common sense every inch of the way. The reasons are complex, but one simple reason ought not to be underestimated. "Progressive education "(as it was once called) is far more interesting and agreeable to teachers than is disciplined instruction. It is nice for teachers to think they are engaged in "personality development "and even nicer to minimize those irksome tests with often disappointing results. It also provides teachers with a superior self-definition as a "<t>profession</t>, "since they will have passed courses in educational psychology and educational philosophy. I myself took such courses in college, thinking I might end up a schoolteacher.

Senses:
1. definition=the body of people in a learned occupation | examples=the news spread rapidly through the medical profession; they formed a community of scientists
2. definition=an occupation requiring special education (especially in the liberal arts or sciences)
3. definition=an open avowal (true or false) of some belief or opinion | synonyms=professing | examples=a profession of disagreement
4. definition=affirmation of acceptance of some religion or faith | examples=a profession of Christianity

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the Request:** The goal is to identify which numbered sense of "profession" (marked with `<t>profession</t>`) is used in the provided context.

2.  **Examine the Context:**
    "American education's future will be determined by the degree to which we -- all of us -- allow this common sense to prevail over the illusions that we also share. The education establishment will fight against common sense every inch of the way. The reasons are complex, but one simple reason ought not to be underestimated. 'Progressive education' (as it was once called) is far more interesting and agreeable to teachers than is disciplined instruction. It is nice for teachers to think they are engaged in 'personality development' and even nicer to minimize those irksome tests with often disappointing results. It also provides teachers with a superior self-definition as a "<t>profession</t>, 'since they will have passed courses in educational psychology and educational philosophy. I myself took such courses in college, thinking I might end up a schoolteacher."

3.  **Analyze the Usage of "profession":**
    The sentence is: "It also provides teachers with a superior self-definition as a 'profession', 'since they will have passed courses in educational psychology and educational philosophy."
    Here, "profession" is used to describe the status or occupation of the teachers, specifically highlighting the specialized knowledge (psychology, philosophy) they possess.

4.  **Evaluate the Senses:**

    *   **Sense 1:** definition=the body of people in a learned occupation | examples=the news spread rapidly through the medical profession; they formed a community of scientists. (Focuses on the group/body of people in a learned occupation.)
    *   **Sense 2:** definition=an occupation requiring special education (especially in the liberal arts or sciences). (Focuses on the nature of the occupation/field of study.)
    *   **Sense 3:** definition=an open avowal (true or false) of some belief or opinion | synonyms=professing | examples=a profession of disagreement. (Focuses on declaring a belief.)
    *   **Sense 4:** definition=affirmation of acceptance of some religion or faith | examples=a profession of Christianity. (Focuses on religious declaration.)

5.  **Match Context to Senses:**

    *   The context is defining the *status* or *identity* of a teacher based on their specialized education (psychology, philosophy).
    *   Sense 1 fits well (learned occupation, community of scientists/teachers).
    *   Sense 2 fits well (occupation requiring special education/liberal arts/sciences).
    *   Sense 3 and 4 are clearly irrelevant (no mention of beliefs or religion).

6.  **Refine the Choice between Sense 1 and Sense 2:**
    The text is defining the *role* of the teacher based on their academic background. This aligns strongly with Sense 2 (an occupation requiring specialized education). Sense 1 is also plausible, but Sense 2 is more precise when discussing the academic nature of the field (psychology, philosophy).

    *   *Self-Correction/Final Check:* The text is defining the *self-definition* of the teacher. The definition provided in Sense 2 ("an occupation requiring special education") is the most direct fit for explaining *why* they are considered a "profession" (because they have passed specific courses).

7.  **Conclusion:** Sense 2 is the correct fit.


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Which numbered sense of "pass" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the context below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Context: American education's future will be determined by the degree to which we -- all of us -- allow this common sense to prevail over the illusions that we also share. The education establishment will fight against common sense every inch of the way. The reasons are complex, but one simple reason ought not to be underestimated. "Progressive education "(as it was once called) is far more interesting and agreeable to teachers than is disciplined instruction. It is nice for teachers to think they are engaged in "personality development "and even nicer to minimize those irksome tests with often disappointing results. It also provides teachers with a superior self-definition as a "profession, "since they will have <t>passed</t> courses in educational psychology and educational philosophy. I myself took such courses in college, thinking I might end up a schoolteacher.

Senses:
1. definition=go across or through | synonyms=go through, go across | examples=We passed the point where the police car had parked; A terrible thought went through his mind
2. definition=move past | synonyms=travel by, pass by, surpass, go past, go by | examples=A black limousine passed by when she looked out the window; He passed his professor in the hall
3. definition=make laws, bills, etc. or bring into effect by legislation | synonyms=legislate | examples=They passed the amendment; We cannot legislate how people spend their free time
4. definition=pass by | synonyms=elapse, lapse, slip by, glide by, slip away, go by | examples=three years elapsed
5. definition=place into the hands or custody of | synonyms=hand, reach, pass on, turn over, give | examples=hand me the spoon, please; Turn the files over to me, please
6. definition=stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point | synonyms=run, go, lead, extend | examples=Service runs all the way to Cranbury; His knowledge doesn't go very far
7. definition=travel past | synonyms=overtake, overhaul | examples=The sports car passed all the trucks
8. definition=come to pass | synonyms=happen, hap, go on, pass off, occur, fall out | examples=What is happening?; The meeting took place off without an incidence
9. definition=go unchallenged; be approved | synonyms=clear | examples=The bill cleared the House
10. definition=pass time in a specific way | synonyms=spend | examples=how are you spending your summer vacation?
11. definition=pass over, across, or through | synonyms=guide, run, draw | examples=He ran his eyes over her body; She ran her fingers along the carved figurine
12. definition=transmit information | synonyms=communicate, pass on, pass along, put across | examples=Please communicate this message to all employees; pass along the good news
13. definition=disappear gradually | synonyms=evanesce, fade, blow over, pass off, fleet | examples=The pain eventually passed off
14. definition=go successfully through a test or a selection process | synonyms=make it | examples=She passed the new Jersey Bar Exam and can practice law now
15. definition=be superior or better than some standard | synonyms=exceed, transcend, overstep, go past, top | examples=She exceeded our expectations; She topped her performance of last year
16. definition=accept or judge as acceptable | examples=The teacher passed the student although he was weak
17. definition=allow to go without comment or censure | examples=the insult passed as if unnoticed
18. definition=transfer to another; of rights or property | examples=Our house passed under his official control
19. definition=pass into a specified state or condition | synonyms=sink, lapse | examples=He sank into nirvana
20. definition=throw (a ball) to another player | examples=Smith passed
21. definition=be inherited by | synonyms=fall, return, devolve | examples=The estate fell to my sister; The land returned to the family
22. definition=cause to pass | synonyms=make pass | examples=She passed around the plates
23. definition=grant authorization or clearance for | synonyms=authorize, authorise, clear | examples=Clear the manuscript for publication; The rock star never authorized this slanderous biography
24. definition=pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life | synonyms=die, decease, perish, go, exit, pass away | examples=She died from cancer; The children perished in the fire
25. definition=eliminate from the body | synonyms=excrete, egest, eliminate | examples=Pass a kidney stone

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the Request:** The goal is to identify the correct numbered sense of the word "pass" (marked with `<t>passed</t>`) in the provided context and return only the number.

2.  **Examine the Context:**
    "It also provides teachers with a superior self-definition as a "profession, "since they will have <t>passed</t> courses in educational psychology and educational philosophy. I myself took such courses in college, thinking I might end up a schoolteacher."

3.  **Analyze the Target Word Usage:** The phrase is "will have passed courses." This implies successfully completing or going through a series of courses.

4.  **Review the Senses of "pass" (Focusing on relevant definitions):**

    *   1. definition=go across or through (e.g., went through his mind) - *Unlikely.*
    *   2. definition=move past (e.g., passed by, passed his professor) - *Unlikely.*
    *   3. definition=make laws (e.g., passed the amendment) - *Unlikely.*
    *   4. definition=pass by (e.g., three years elapsed) - *Unlikely.*
    *   5. definition=place into the hands or custody of (e.g., turn over) - *Unlikely.*
    *   6. definition=stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope (e.g., runs all the way to Cranbury) - *Unlikely.*
    *   7. definition=travel past (e.g., passed all the trucks) - *Unlikely.*
    *   8. definition=come to pass (e.g., happen, occur) - *Unlikely.*
    *   9. definition=go unchallenged; be approved (e.g., the bill cleared the House) - *Unlikely.*
    *   10. definition=pass time in a specific way (e.g., spend) - *Unlikely.*
    *   11. definition=pass over, across, or through (e.g., ran his eyes over her body) - *Possible, but usually implies movement/review, not completion of a course.*
    *   12. definition=transmit information (e.g., pass along the good news) - *Unlikely.*
    *   13. definition=disappear gradually (e.g., passed off) - *Unlikely.*
    *   14. definition=go successfully through a test or a selection process (synonyms=make it) (e.g., She passed the new Jersey Bar Exam) - *Highly likely.*
    *   15. definition=be superior or better than some standard (e.g., exceeded our expectations) - *Unlikely.*
    *   16. definition=accept or judge as acceptable (e.g., the teacher passed the student) - *Unlikely.*
    *   17. definition=allow to go without comment or censure (e.g., the insult passed as if unnoticed) - *Unlikely.*
    *   18. definition=transfer to another (e.g., passed under his official control) - *Unlikely.*
    *   19. definition=pass into a specified state or condition (e.g., sank into nirvana) - *Unlikely.*
    *   20. definition=throw (a ball) to another player (e.g., Smith passed) - *Unlikely.*
    *   21. definition=be inherited by (e.g., the estate fell to my sister) - *Unlikely.*
    *   22. definition=cause to pass (e.g., passed around the plates) - *Unlikely.*
    *   23. definition=grant authorization or clearance for (e.g., clear the manuscript) - *Unlikely.*
    *   24. definition=pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life (e.g., die, perish) - *Unlikely.*
    *   25. definition=eliminate from the body (e.g., Pass a kidney stone) - *Unlikely.*

5.  **Conclusion:** The context requires the sense of successfully completing educational courses. Sense 14 matches this meaning ("go successfully through a test or a selection process").


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Which numbered sense of "course" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the context below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Context: American education's future will be determined by the degree to which we -- all of us -- allow this common sense to prevail over the illusions that we also share. The education establishment will fight against common sense every inch of the way. The reasons are complex, but one simple reason ought not to be underestimated. "Progressive education "(as it was once called) is far more interesting and agreeable to teachers than is disciplined instruction. It is nice for teachers to think they are engaged in "personality development "and even nicer to minimize those irksome tests with often disappointing results. It also provides teachers with a superior self-definition as a "profession, "since they will have passed <t>courses</t> in educational psychology and educational philosophy. I myself took such courses in college, thinking I might end up a schoolteacher.

Senses:
1. definition=education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings | synonyms=course of study, course of instruction, class | examples=he took a course in basket weaving; flirting is not unknown in college classes
2. definition=a connected series of events or actions or developments | synonyms=line | examples=the government took a firm course; historians can only point out those lines for which evidence is available
3. definition=general line of orientation | synonyms=trend | examples=the river takes a southern course; the northeastern trend of the coast
4. definition=a mode of action | synonyms=course of action | examples=if you persist in that course you will surely fail; once a nation is embarked on a course of action it becomes extremely difficult for any retraction to take place
5. definition=a line or route along which something travels or moves | synonyms=path, track | examples=the hurricane demolished houses in its path; the track of an animal
6. definition=a body of students who are taught together | synonyms=class, form, grade | examples=early morning classes are always sleepy
7. definition=part of a meal served at one time | examples=she prepared a three course meal
8. definition=(construction) a layer of masonry | synonyms=row | examples=a course of bricks
9. definition=facility consisting of a circumscribed area of land or water laid out for a sport | examples=the course had only nine holes; the course was less than a mile

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the Request:** The goal is to identify which numbered sense of the word "course" (marked by `<t>courses</t>`) is used in the provided context.

2.  **Examine the Context:**
    "It also provides teachers with a superior self-definition as a "profession, "since they will have passed <t>courses</t> in educational psychology and educational philosophy. I myself took such courses in college, thinking I might end up a schoolteacher."

3.  **Analyze the Target Word Usage:**
    *   "...they will have passed courses in educational psychology and educational philosophy." (Meaning: academic subjects/studies taken.)
    *   "I myself took such courses in college..." (Meaning: academic subjects/studies taken.)

4.  **Examine the Senses:**

    *   **1. definition=education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings | synonyms=course of study, course of instruction, class | examples=he took a course in basket weaving; flirting is not unknown in college classes** (Matches the context: academic study/lessons.)
    *   **2. definition=a connected series of events or actions or developments | synonyms=line | examples=the government took a firm course; historians can only point out those lines for which evidence is available** (Does not fit the academic context.)
    *   **3. definition=general line of orientation | synonyms=trend | examples=the river takes a southern course; the northeastern trend of the coast** (Does not fit the academic context.)
    *   **4. definition=a mode of action | synonyms=course of action | examples=if you persist in that course you will surely fail; once a nation is embarked on a course of action it becomes extremely difficult for any retraction to take place** (Does not fit the academic context.)
    *   **5. definition=a line or route along which something travels or moves | synonyms=path, track | examples=the hurricane demolished houses in its path; the track of an animal** (Does not fit the academic context.)
    *   **6. definition=a body of students who are taught together | synonyms=class, form, grade | examples=early morning classes are always sleepy** (While related to education, the context refers to *taking* subjects, not the group of students themselves.)
    *   **7. definition=part of a meal served at one time | examples=she prepared a three course meal** (Irrelevant.)
    *   **8. definition=(construction) a layer of masonry | synonyms=row | examples=a course of bricks** (Irrelevant.)
    *   **9. definition=facility consisting of a circumscribed area of land or water laid out for a sport | examples=the course had only nine holes; the course was less than a mile** (Irrelevant.)

5.  **Conclusion:** The usage in the context ("passed courses in educational psychology") aligns perfectly with Sense 1 (definition=education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings; synonyms=course of study).


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Which numbered sense of "educational" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the context below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Context: American education's future will be determined by the degree to which we -- all of us -- allow this common sense to prevail over the illusions that we also share. The education establishment will fight against common sense every inch of the way. The reasons are complex, but one simple reason ought not to be underestimated. "Progressive education "(as it was once called) is far more interesting and agreeable to teachers than is disciplined instruction. It is nice for teachers to think they are engaged in "personality development "and even nicer to minimize those irksome tests with often disappointing results. It also provides teachers with a superior self-definition as a "profession, "since they will have passed courses in <t>educational</t> psychology and educational philosophy. I myself took such courses in college, thinking I might end up a schoolteacher.

Senses:
1. definition=relating to the process of education | examples=educational psychology
2. definition=providing knowledge | examples=an educational film

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the Request:** The user wants to know which numbered sense of the word "educational" (marked with `<t></t>`) is used in the provided context. The answer should be only the number.

2.  **Examine the Context:**
    "American education's future will be determined by the degree to which we -- all of us -- allow this common sense to prevail over the illusions that we also share. The education establishment will fight against common sense every inch of the way. The reasons are complex, but one simple reason ought not to be underestimated. 'Progressive education' (as it was once called) is far more interesting and agreeable to teachers than is disciplined instruction. It is nice for teachers to think they are engaged in 'personality development' and even nicer to minimize those irksome tests with often disappointing results. It also provides teachers with a superior self-definition as a 'profession,' since they will have passed courses in <t>educational</t> psychology and educational philosophy. I myself took such courses in college, thinking I might end up a schoolteacher."

3.  **Analyze the Target Word/Phrase:** The word is "educational" (specifically in "educational psychology" and "educational philosophy").

4.  **Examine the Senses Provided:**
    *   Sense 1: definition=relating to the process of education | examples=educational psychology
    *   Sense 2: definition=providing knowledge | examples=an educational film

5.  **Match Context to Senses:**
    *   The context uses "educational psychology" and "educational philosophy."
    *   Sense 1 definition: relating to the process of education. (Matches the context well, as psychology and philosophy are fields *about* the process/practice of education.)
    *   Sense 2 definition: providing knowledge. (While knowledge is involved, the context is referring to academic fields/disciplines, not just the act of providing information.)

6.  **Conclusion:** The usage in "educational psychology" and "educational philosophy" aligns best with the sense relating to the process or field of education (Sense 1).

7.  **Final Answer Formulation:** Return only the number. (1)


[User]
Which numbered sense of "educational" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the context below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Context: American education's future will be determined by the degree to which we -- all of us -- allow this common sense to prevail over the illusions that we also share. The education establishment will fight against common sense every inch of the way. The reasons are complex, but one simple reason ought not to be underestimated. "Progressive education "(as it was once called) is far more interesting and agreeable to teachers than is disciplined instruction. It is nice for teachers to think they are engaged in "personality development "and even nicer to minimize those irksome tests with often disappointing results. It also provides teachers with a superior self-definition as a "profession, "since they will have passed courses in educational psychology and <t>educational</t> philosophy. I myself took such courses in college, thinking I might end up a schoolteacher.

Senses:
1. definition=relating to the process of education | examples=educational psychology
2. definition=providing knowledge | examples=an educational film

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the Request:** The user wants to identify which numbered sense of "educational" (marked with `<t>educational</t>`) is used in the provided context.

2.  **Analyze the Context:**
    "American education's future will be determined by the degree to which we -- all of us -- allow this common sense to prevail over the illusions that we also share. The education establishment will fight against common sense every inch of the way. The reasons are complex, but one simple reason ought not to be underestimated. 'Progressive education' (as it was once called) is far more interesting and agreeable to teachers than is disciplined instruction. It is nice for teachers to think they are engaged in 'personality development' and even nicer to minimize those irksome tests with often disappointing results. It also provides teachers with a superior self-definition as a 'profession,' since they will have passed courses in educational psychology and <t>educational</t> philosophy. I myself took such courses in college, thinking I might end up a schoolteacher."

3.  **Analyze the Target Word:** `<t>educational</t>`

4.  **Analyze the Senses:**
    *   Sense 1: definition=relating to the process of education | examples=educational psychology
    *   Sense 2: definition=providing knowledge | examples=an educational film

5.  **Examine the Usage of "educational" in the Context:**
    *   "...passed courses in educational psychology and educational philosophy."
    *   The word "educational" modifies "psychology" and "philosophy."

6.  **Test against Senses:**
    *   *If Sense 1 (relating to the process of education) is used:* This fits well when describing fields like educational psychology or educational philosophy, which study the *process* or *theory* of education.
    *   *If Sense 2 (providing knowledge) is used:* This would fit if the word were used to describe something that imparts knowledge (e.g., "an educational film"). While philosophy and psychology provide knowledge, the context here is about the *field* of study or the *type* of study (educational psychology/philosophy).

7.  **Compare Context to Examples:**
    *   The context uses "educational psychology" and "educational philosophy."
    *   Sense 1 example: "educational psychology" (Match)
    *   Sense 2 example: "an educational film" (No match)

8.  **Conclusion:** The context uses "educational" in the sense of relating to the process or field of education (Sense 1).


[User]
Which numbered sense of "philosophy" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the context below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Context: American education's future will be determined by the degree to which we -- all of us -- allow this common sense to prevail over the illusions that we also share. The education establishment will fight against common sense every inch of the way. The reasons are complex, but one simple reason ought not to be underestimated. "Progressive education "(as it was once called) is far more interesting and agreeable to teachers than is disciplined instruction. It is nice for teachers to think they are engaged in "personality development "and even nicer to minimize those irksome tests with often disappointing results. It also provides teachers with a superior self-definition as a "profession, "since they will have passed courses in educational psychology and educational <t>philosophy</t>. I myself took such courses in college, thinking I might end up a schoolteacher.

Senses:
1. definition=a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school | synonyms=doctrine, philosophical system, school of thought, ism
2. definition=the rational investigation of questions about existence and knowledge and ethics
3. definition=any personal belief about how to live or how to deal with a situation | examples=self-indulgence was his only philosophy; my father's philosophy of child-rearing was to let mother do it

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the Request:** The user wants to identify which numbered sense of "philosophy" (marked with `<t></t>`) is used in the provided context.

2.  **Analyze the Context:**
    "American education's future will be determined by the degree to which we -- all of us -- allow this common sense to prevail over the illusions that we also share. The education establishment will fight against common sense every inch of the way. The reasons are complex, but one simple reason ought not to be underestimated. 'Progressive education' (as it was once called) is far more interesting and agreeable to teachers than is disciplined instruction. It is nice for teachers to think they are engaged in 'personality development' and even nicer to minimize those irksome tests with often disappointing results. It also provides teachers with a superior self-definition as a 'profession,' since they will have passed courses in educational psychology and educational <t>philosophy</t>. I myself took such courses in college, thinking I might end up a schoolteacher."

3.  **Analyze the Usage of "philosophy" in Context:**
    The phrase is "...educational psychology and educational philosophy."
    The context suggests that philosophy is a field of study or a system of thought related to education, which helps define a profession.

4.  **Analyze the Senses:**

    *   **Sense 1:** definition=a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school | synonyms=doctrine, philosophical system, school of thought, ism
    *   **Sense 2:** definition=the rational investigation of questions about existence and knowledge and ethics
    *   **Sense 3:** definition=any personal belief about how to live or how to deal with a situation | examples=self-indulgence was his only philosophy; my father's philosophy of child-rearing was to let mother do it

5.  **Match Context to Senses:**

    *   The context refers to "educational philosophy" as a subject taught in college, providing a "self-definition as a 'profession'." This points toward philosophy as a structured system of thought or a field of study.
    *   *Check Sense 1:* "a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school | synonyms=doctrine, philosophical system, school of thought, ism." This fits the idea of a formal academic discipline or system of thought (educational philosophy).
    *   *Check Sense 2:* "the rational investigation of questions about existence and knowledge and ethics." While philosophy *is* this, the usage here is applied to the *field* of education, not necessarily the abstract investigation itself.
    *   *Check Sense 3:* "any personal belief about how to live or how to deal with a situation." This is too narrow and personal (e.g., "my father's philosophy of child-rearing"). The context is about professional training.

6.  **Conclusion:** Sense 1 is the best fit, as it defines philosophy as a system of beliefs or a school of thought, which aligns with its use as an academic discipline ("educational philosophy").