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

[User]
Target lemma: so
Target surface form: so
Context:
The purpose of education is to encourage young men and women to realize their full academic potential. No one in his right mind actually believes that we all have an equal academic potential. -- It is generally desirable to use older textbooks -- many of them, alas, out of print -- rather than newer ones. The latter are modish, trendy, often downright silly, and at best insubstantial. They are based on dubious psychological and sociological theories rather than on educational experience. One of the reasons American students do <t>so</t> poorly in math tests, as compared with British, French, German or Japanese students, is the influence of the "New Math "on American textbooks and teaching methods. Anyone who wants to appreciate just how bizarre this situation is -- with students who ca not add or subtract "learning "the conceptual basis of mathematical theory -- should read the article by Caleb Nelson (himself a recent math major at Harvard) in the November American Spectator.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=so%4:02:02:: | definition=to a very great extent or degree | examples=the idea is so obvious; never been so happy
2. sense_key=so%4:02:06:: | definition=in a manner that facilitates | examples=he observed the snakes so he could describe their behavior; he stooped down so he could pick up his hat
3. sense_key=so%4:02:05:: | definition=in such a condition or manner, especially as expressed or implied | examples=They're happy and I hope they will remain so; so live your life that old age will bring no regrets
4. sense_key=so%4:02:07:: | definition=to a certain unspecified extent or degree | examples=I can only go so far with this student; can do only so much in a day
5. sense_key=so%4:02:08:: | definition=in the same way; also | examples=I was offended and so was he; worked hard and so did she
6. sense_key=so%4:02:04:: | definition=in the way indicated; ; ; (`thusly' is a nonstandard variant) | synonyms=thus, thusly | examples=hold the brush so; set up the pieces thus
7. sense_key=so%4:02:03:: | definition=(usually followed by `that') to an extent or degree as expressed | examples=he was so tired he could hardly stand; so dirty that it smells
8. sense_key=so%4:02:09:: | definition=subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors) | synonyms=then, and so, and then | examples=then he left; go left first, then right
9. sense_key=so%4:02:10:: | definition=(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result | synonyms=therefore, hence, thence, thus | examples=therefore X must be true; the eggs were fresh and hence satisfactory
10. sense_key=so%4:02:00:: | definition=in truth (often tends to intensify) | synonyms=indeed | examples=they said the car would break down and indeed it did; it is very cold indeed

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

reasoning_content:
The user wants me to perform Word Sense Disambiguation for the target word "so" in the given context.

Context:
"One of the reasons American students do <t>so</t> poorly in math tests, as compared with British, French, German or Japanese students, is the influence of the "New Math "on American textbooks and teaching methods."

Target word: "so"

Analysis of the context:
The sentence structure is: "American students do so poorly..."
"Poorly" is an adverb modifying the verb "do" (or the implied action/performance).
"So" is modifying the adverb "poorly," intensifying it.

Let's examine the candidate senses:

1. sense_key=so%4:02:02:: | definition=to a very great extent or degree | examples=the idea is so obvious; never been so happy
   * This sense covers intensification ("so poorly").

2. sense_key=so%4:02:06:: | definition=in a manner that facilitates | examples=he observed the snakes so he could describe their behavior; he stooped down so he could pick up his hat
   * This is used to express purpose (so that). Not applicable here.

3. sense_key=so%4:02:05:: | definition=in such a condition or manner, especially as expressed or implied | examples=They're happy and I hope they will remain so; so live your life that old age will bring no regrets
   * This is often used as a predicative adjective/adverb (remain so). Less likely for intensifying an adverb like "poorly."

4. sense_key=so%4:02:07:: | definition=to a certain unspecified extent or degree | examples=I can only go so far with this student; can do only so much in a day
   * This implies a limit ("only so much"). Not applicable here; the context suggests a high degree of poor performance.

5. sense_key=so%4:02:08:: | definition=in the same way; also | examples=I was offended and so was he; worked hard and so did she
   * This is used for agreement or addition. Not applicable here.

6. sense_key=so%4:02:04:: | definition=in the way indicated; ; ; (`thusly' is a nonstandard variant) | synonyms=thus, thusly | examples=hold the brush so; set up the pieces thus
   * This is a manner adverb (thus). While "so poorly" indicates manner, the primary function here is intensification, not just indicating manner generally.

7. sense_key=so%4:02:03:: | definition=(usually followed by `that') to an extent or degree as expressed | examples=he was so tired he could hardly stand; so dirty that it smells
   * This is the structure "so [adjective/adverb] that [result]". While the current sentence doesn't have the 'that' clause, the core meaning is expressing degree/extent ("so poorly"). This sense is closely related to sense 1.

8. sense_key=so%4:02:09:: | definition=subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors) | synonyms=then, and so, and then
   * This is temporal sequence. Not applicable.

9. sense_key=so%4:02:10:: | definition=(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result | synonyms=therefore, hence, thence, thus
   * This is a conjunctive adverb of result. Not applicable.

10. sense_key=so%4:02:00:: | definition=in truth (often tends to intensify) | synonyms=indeed | examples=they said the car would break down and indeed it did; it is very cold indeed
    * This is an intensifier, but usually used at the beginning or end of a clause ("Indeed, it is cold"). While it intensifies, sense 1 and 7 capture the structural use of "so" modifying an adjective/adverb better.

Comparing Sense 1, 7, and 10:
The structure is "do so poorly." "Poorly" is an adverb.
Sense 1: "to a very great extent or degree." (Intensification)
Sense 7: "to an extent or degree as expressed." (Intensification, often leading to a 'that' clause)
Sense 10: "in truth (often tends to intensify)." (Confirmation/Intensification)

In "do so poorly," "so" functions as an intensifier, meaning "to such a great degree." This aligns perfectly with Sense 1 ("to a very great extent or degree") and Sense 7 ("to an extent or degree as expressed").

Sense 1 is the most general and direct fit for intensification: "so poorly" = "to a very great extent poorly."

Sense 7 is also very strong, as it defines the function of "so" when expressing degree, even if the 'that' clause is omitted in this specific instance.

Let's re-examine the examples for Sense 1: "the idea is so obvious; never been so happy." (Intensification of adjective/state).
Let's re-examine the examples for Sense 7: "he was so tired he could hardly stand; so dirty that it smells." (Intensification leading to consequence).

Since "poorly" is an adverb, Sense 1 ("to a very great extent or degree") is the most accurate description of its function here, regardless of whether a 'that' clause follows. It is functioning as an intensifier of degree.

I choose Sense 1.


attempt_kind: initial

status: success

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

[User]
Target lemma: compare
Target surface form: compared
Context:
The purpose of education is to encourage young men and women to realize their full academic potential. No one in his right mind actually believes that we all have an equal academic potential. -- It is generally desirable to use older textbooks -- many of them, alas, out of print -- rather than newer ones. The latter are modish, trendy, often downright silly, and at best insubstantial. They are based on dubious psychological and sociological theories rather than on educational experience. One of the reasons American students do so poorly in math tests, as <t>compared</t> with British, French, German or Japanese students, is the influence of the "New Math "on American textbooks and teaching methods. Anyone who wants to appreciate just how bizarre this situation is -- with students who ca not add or subtract "learning "the conceptual basis of mathematical theory -- should read the article by Caleb Nelson (himself a recent math major at Harvard) in the November American Spectator.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=compare%2:31:00:: | definition=examine and note the similarities or differences of | examples=John compared his haircut to his friend's; We compared notes after we had both seen the movie
2. sense_key=compare%2:42:00:: | definition=be comparable | examples=This car does not compare with our line of Mercedes
3. sense_key=compare%2:31:01:: | definition=consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogous | synonyms=liken, equate | examples=We can compare the Han dynasty to the Romans; You cannot equate success in financial matters with greed
4. sense_key=compare%2:32:00:: | definition=to form the comparative or superlative form on an adjective or adverb

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

finish_reason: stop

role: assistant

reasoning_content:
The user wants me to perform Word Sense Disambiguation for the target word "compared" (past tense of "compare") based on the provided context.

Context snippet: "One of the reasons American students do so poorly in math tests, as <t>compared</t> with British, French, German or Japanese students, is the influence of the "New Math "on American textbooks and teaching methods."

Target word: compared

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=compare%2:31:00:: | definition=examine and note the similarities or differences of | examples=John compared his haircut to his friend's; We compared notes after we had both seen the movie
2. sense_key=compare%2:42:00:: | definition=be comparable | examples=This car does not compare with our line of Mercedes
3. sense_key=compare%2:31:01:: | definition=consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogous | synonyms=liken, equate | examples=We can compare the Han dynasty to the Romans; You cannot equate success in financial matters with greed
4. sense_key=compare%2:32:00:: | definition=to form the comparative or superlative form on an adjective or adverb

Analysis:
The structure is: "American students do so poorly in math tests, as compared with British, French, German or Japanese students..."

This structure ("as compared with X") is a standard way of drawing a contrast or making a comparison between two groups (American students vs. other national students).

Let's evaluate the senses:

1. **sense_key=compare%2:31:00 (examine and note similarities or differences):** This fits the general idea of comparing performance levels.
2. **sense_key=compare%2:42:00 (be comparable):** This is usually used predicatively (e.g., "The performance is not comparable to..."). Here, "compared with" is used actively/adjectivally to set up the comparison.
3. **sense_key=compare%2:31:01 (consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogous):** This sense focuses on likening or equating. In the context of performance ("do so poorly"), the comparison is clearly about noting differences in performance levels. However, this sense is often used for abstract analogies (Han dynasty to Romans).
4. **sense_key=compare%2:32:00 (form comparative/superlative):** This is grammatical usage (e.g., "more poorly"), which is incorrect here.

Comparing 1 and 3:
Sense 1 ("examine and note the similarities or differences of") is the most direct fit for comparing test scores/performance levels.
Sense 3 ("consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogous") is also relevant, but Sense 1 captures the action of *examining* the difference in performance, which is what the sentence is doing.

In the phrase "compared with," the function is to draw a contrast or note the difference in the degree of poor performance between the two groups. Sense 1 captures this function best.

Let's re-examine the examples for Sense 1: "John compared his haircut to his friend's; We compared notes after we had both seen the movie." These examples show noting differences/similarities.

Let's re-examine the examples for Sense 3: "We can compare the Han dynasty to the Romans; You cannot equate success in financial matters with greed." These examples show abstract analogies.

Since the context is about measurable performance (math test scores), Sense 1 is the most appropriate fit for the action of comparison.

Therefore, sense_key=compare%2:31:00 is the best choice.

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

[User]
Target lemma: student
Target surface form: students
Context:
The purpose of education is to encourage young men and women to realize their full academic potential. No one in his right mind actually believes that we all have an equal academic potential. -- It is generally desirable to use older textbooks -- many of them, alas, out of print -- rather than newer ones. The latter are modish, trendy, often downright silly, and at best insubstantial. They are based on dubious psychological and sociological theories rather than on educational experience. One of the reasons American students do so poorly in math tests, as compared with British, French, German or Japanese <t>students</t>, is the influence of the "New Math "on American textbooks and teaching methods. Anyone who wants to appreciate just how bizarre this situation is -- with students who ca not add or subtract "learning "the conceptual basis of mathematical theory -- should read the article by Caleb Nelson (himself a recent math major at Harvard) in the November American Spectator.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=student%1:18:00:: | definition=a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution | synonyms=pupil, educatee
2. sense_key=student%1:18:01:: | definition=a learned person (especially in the humanities); someone who by long study has gained mastery in one or more disciplines | synonyms=scholar, scholarly person, bookman

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

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

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

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the target word and context:**
    *   Target lemma: student
    *   Target surface form: students
    *   Context snippet: "One of the reasons American students do so poorly in math tests, as compared with British, French, German or Japanese students, is the influence of the 'New Math' on American textbooks and teaching methods. Anyone who wants to appreciate just how bizarre this situation is -- with students who ca not add or subtract 'learning' the conceptual basis of mathematical theory -- should read the article..."

2.  **Analyze the meaning in context:**
    *   The context discusses students performing poorly in math tests, being taught using specific methods ("New Math"), and lacking the ability to perform basic mathematical operations.
    *   This clearly refers to individuals currently enrolled in educational institutions (school/university) who are undergoing instruction.

3.  **Evaluate the candidate senses:**
    *   **Sense 1:** `sense_key=student%1:18:00:: | definition=a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution | synonyms=pupil, educatee`
        *   *Match:* This perfectly matches the context. The individuals are learners enrolled in a system (implied by "math tests," "textbooks," "teaching methods").
    *   **Sense 2:** `sense_key=student%1:18:01:: | definition=a learned person (especially in the humanities); someone who by long study has gained mastery in one or more disciplines | synonyms=scholar, scholarly person, bookman`
        *   *Match:* This refers to an accomplished scholar or expert. While a student *might* become a scholar, the context describes them as struggling ("do so poorly in math tests," "ca not add or subtract"), indicating they are in the process of learning, not yet masters.

4.  **Select the best sense:**
    *   Sense 1 is the definitive fit for the context of educational performance and instruction.

5.  **Format the output:**
    *   The chosen sense is Sense 1.
    *   The required output format is `{"sense_index": N}`. (Note: The prompt uses 1-based indexing for the candidates provided).


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

[User]
Target lemma: influence
Target surface form: influence
Context:
The purpose of education is to encourage young men and women to realize their full academic potential. No one in his right mind actually believes that we all have an equal academic potential. -- It is generally desirable to use older textbooks -- many of them, alas, out of print -- rather than newer ones. The latter are modish, trendy, often downright silly, and at best insubstantial. They are based on dubious psychological and sociological theories rather than on educational experience. One of the reasons American students do so poorly in math tests, as compared with British, French, German or Japanese students, is the <t>influence</t> of the "New Math "on American textbooks and teaching methods. Anyone who wants to appreciate just how bizarre this situation is -- with students who ca not add or subtract "learning "the conceptual basis of mathematical theory -- should read the article by Caleb Nelson (himself a recent math major at Harvard) in the November American Spectator.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=influence%1:07:00:: | definition=a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc | examples=used her parents' influence to get the job
2. sense_key=influence%1:04:00:: | definition=causing something without any direct or apparent effort
3. sense_key=influence%1:09:00:: | definition=a cognitive factor that tends to have an effect on what you do | examples=her wishes had a great influence on his thinking
4. sense_key=influence%1:19:00:: | definition=the effect of one thing (or person) on another | examples=the influence of mechanical action
5. sense_key=influence%1:18:00:: | definition=one having power to influence another | examples=she was the most important influence in my life; he was a bad influence on the children

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

reasoning_content:
The user wants me to perform Word Sense Disambiguation for the target word "influence" in the given context.

Context: "One of the reasons American students do so poorly in math tests, as compared with British, French, German or Japanese students, is the <t>influence</t> of the "New Math "on American textbooks and teaching methods."

Candidate Senses:
1. sense_key=influence%1:07:00:: | definition=a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc | examples=used her parents' influence to get the job (Focuses on personal power/prestige)
2. sense_key=influence%1:04:00:: | definition=causing something without any direct or apparent effort (Focuses on effortless causation)
3. sense_key=influence%1:09:00:: | definition=a cognitive factor that tends to have an effect on what you do | examples=her wishes had a great influence on his thinking (Focuses on internal/cognitive factors)
4. sense_key=influence%1:19:00:: | definition=the effect of one thing (or person) on another | examples=the influence of mechanical action (Focuses on the resulting effect/impact)
5. sense_key=influence%1:18:00:: | definition=one having power to influence another | examples=she was the most important influence in my life; he was a bad influence on the children (Focuses on the agent/person)

Analysis:
The sentence structure is: "the <t>influence</t> of the 'New Math' on American textbooks and teaching methods."
Here, "influence" is the noun representing the impact or effect that "New Math" had on the textbooks and methods.

Let's evaluate the candidates:
1. (Power/Prestige): Not applicable. "New Math" is a curriculum/theory, not a person wielding social power.
2. (Effortless causation): While the influence might be subtle, the core meaning here is the *effect* of the theory, not necessarily the manner of its application.
3. (Cognitive factor): Not applicable. "New Math" is an external curriculum/theory, not an internal cognitive factor of the students or educators.
4. (The effect of one thing (or person) on another): This perfectly matches the structure. "New Math" (one thing) had an effect/influence on (another thing) American textbooks and teaching methods.
5. (Agent/Person): Not applicable. "Influence" here is the abstract concept/effect, not the person/thing doing the influencing (though "New Math" is the source, the word "influence" itself is the effect).

Conclusion: Sense 4, "the effect of one thing (or person) on another," is the best fit.


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

[User]
Target lemma: american
Target surface form: American
Context:
The purpose of education is to encourage young men and women to realize their full academic potential. No one in his right mind actually believes that we all have an equal academic potential. -- It is generally desirable to use older textbooks -- many of them, alas, out of print -- rather than newer ones. The latter are modish, trendy, often downright silly, and at best insubstantial. They are based on dubious psychological and sociological theories rather than on educational experience. One of the reasons American students do so poorly in math tests, as compared with British, French, German or Japanese students, is the influence of the "New Math "on <t>American</t> textbooks and teaching methods. Anyone who wants to appreciate just how bizarre this situation is -- with students who ca not add or subtract "learning "the conceptual basis of mathematical theory -- should read the article by Caleb Nelson (himself a recent math major at Harvard) in the November American Spectator.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=american%3:01:01:: | definition=of or relating to the United States of America or its people or language or culture | examples=American citizens; American English
2. sense_key=american%3:01:00:: | definition=of or relating to or characteristic of the continents and islands of the Americas | examples=the American hemisphere; American flora and fauna

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

reasoning_content:
The user wants me to perform Word Sense Disambiguation for the target word "American" in the provided context.

Context: "One of the reasons American students do so poorly in math tests, as compared with British, French, German or Japanese students, is the influence of the "New Math "on American textbooks and teaching methods. Anyone who wants to appreciate just how bizarre this situation is -- with students who ca not add or subtract "learning "the conceptual basis of mathematical theory -- should read the article by Caleb Nelson (himself a recent math major at Harvard) in the November American Spectator."

Target word: American (appears twice, but the context is consistent).

Candidate senses:
1. `american%3:01:01`: of or relating to the United States of America or its people or language or culture. (Examples: American citizens; American English)
2. `american%3:01:00`: of or relating to or characteristic of the continents and islands of the Americas. (Examples: the American hemisphere; American flora and fauna)

Analysis:
1. In the phrase "American students," the students are being compared to British, French, German, or Japanese students. This strongly suggests a national/political origin (United States).
2. In the phrase "American textbooks and teaching methods," the textbooks and methods are associated with the US educational system.
3. In the phrase "November American Spectator," the magazine is a publication associated with a specific country/culture.

The context clearly refers to the people, culture, and institutions of the United States of America.

Sense 1 (`american%3:01:01`) relates to the United States of America or its people or culture. This matches the context perfectly.
Sense 2 (`american%3:01:00`) relates to the continents of the Americas (e.g., geography, flora/fauna). This is irrelevant to students, textbooks, and national comparisons.

Conclusion: Sense 1 is the best fit.


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

[User]
Target lemma: want
Target surface form: wants
Context:
No one in his right mind actually believes that we all have an equal academic potential. -- It is generally desirable to use older textbooks -- many of them, alas, out of print -- rather than newer ones. The latter are modish, trendy, often downright silly, and at best insubstantial. They are based on dubious psychological and sociological theories rather than on educational experience. One of the reasons American students do so poorly in math tests, as compared with British, French, German or Japanese students, is the influence of the "New Math "on American textbooks and teaching methods. Anyone who <t>wants</t> to appreciate just how bizarre this situation is -- with students who ca not add or subtract "learning "the conceptual basis of mathematical theory -- should read the article by Caleb Nelson (himself a recent math major at Harvard) in the November American Spectator. -- Most important of all, schools should have principals with a large measure of authority over the faculty, the curriculum, and all matters of student discipline.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=want%2:37:00:: | definition=feel or have a desire for; want strongly | synonyms=desire | examples=I want to go home now; I want my own room
2. sense_key=want%2:34:00:: | definition=have need of | synonyms=need, require | examples=This piano wants the attention of a competent tuner
3. sense_key=want%2:35:00:: | definition=hunt or look for; want for a particular reason | examples=Your former neighbor is wanted by the FBI; Uncle Sam wants you
4. sense_key=want%2:31:01:: | definition=wish or demand the presence of | examples=I want you here at noon!
5. sense_key=want%2:42:01:: | definition=be without, lack; be deficient in | examples=want courtesy; want the strength to go on living

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

reasoning_content:
The user wants me to perform Word Sense Disambiguation for the target word "wants" (in the context "Anyone who wants to appreciate just how bizarre this situation is...").
The target lemma is "want".
The context is about educational theories, textbooks, and the difficulty students have in math. The sentence in question is: "Anyone who wants to appreciate just how bizarre this situation is... should read the article..."

The target word is "wants" (third person singular present tense of "want"). In the context, it is used as part of a relative clause: "Anyone who wants to appreciate...".

Let's analyze the candidate senses:

1. **sense_key=want%2:37:00:: | definition=feel or have a desire for; want strongly | synonyms=desire | examples=I want to go home now; I want my own room**
   * This sense relates to desire. "Anyone who desires to appreciate..." fits perfectly.

2. **sense_key=want%2:34:00:: | definition=have need of | synonyms=need, require | examples=This piano wants the attention of a competent tuner**
   * This sense relates to necessity. "Anyone who needs to appreciate..." is possible, but "desire" (sense 1) is a much closer fit for the motivation implied by "appreciate."

3. **sense_key=want%2:35:00:: | definition=hunt or look for; want for a particular reason | examples=Your former neighbor is wanted by the FBI; Uncle Sam wants you**
   * This sense relates to being sought or searching. This is clearly incorrect in the context.

4. **sense_key=want%2:31:01:: | definition=wish or demand the presence of | examples=I want you here at noon!**
   * This sense relates to demanding presence. While "appreciate" is a form of wishing/desiring, this sense is too specific (demanding presence) and doesn't capture the general desire to understand the situation.

5. **sense_key=want%2:42:01:: | definition=be without, lack; be deficient in | examples=want courtesy; want the strength to go on living**
   * This sense relates to lack or deficiency. This is incorrect.

The context "Anyone who wants to appreciate just how bizarre this situation is" clearly indicates a desire or inclination to understand or value the situation.

Sense 1 ("feel or have a desire for; want strongly") is the best match for the meaning of desiring to appreciate something.

Therefore, the correct sense index is 1.


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

[User]
Target lemma: appreciate
Target surface form: appreciate
Context:
No one in his right mind actually believes that we all have an equal academic potential. -- It is generally desirable to use older textbooks -- many of them, alas, out of print -- rather than newer ones. The latter are modish, trendy, often downright silly, and at best insubstantial. They are based on dubious psychological and sociological theories rather than on educational experience. One of the reasons American students do so poorly in math tests, as compared with British, French, German or Japanese students, is the influence of the "New Math "on American textbooks and teaching methods. Anyone who wants to <t>appreciate</t> just how bizarre this situation is -- with students who ca not add or subtract "learning "the conceptual basis of mathematical theory -- should read the article by Caleb Nelson (himself a recent math major at Harvard) in the November American Spectator. -- Most important of all, schools should have principals with a large measure of authority over the faculty, the curriculum, and all matters of student discipline.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=appreciate%2:37:00:: | definition=recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
2. sense_key=appreciate%2:31:00:: | definition=be fully aware of; realize fully | synonyms=take account | examples=Do you appreciate the full meaning of this letter?
3. sense_key=appreciate%2:40:00:: | definition=hold dear | synonyms=prize, value, treasure | examples=I prize these old photographs
4. sense_key=appreciate%2:30:00:: | definition=gain in value | synonyms=apprize, apprise, revalue | examples=The yen appreciated again!
5. sense_key=appreciate%2:30:01:: | definition=increase the value of | synonyms=apprize, apprise | examples=The Germans want to appreciate the Deutsche Mark

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

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

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

reasoning_content:
Thinking Process:

1.  **Analyze the Context:** The sentence containing the target word is: "Anyone who wants to <t>appreciate</t> just how bizarre this situation is -- with students who ca not add or subtract "learning "the conceptual basis of mathematical theory -- should read the article by Caleb Nelson..."
2.  **Determine the Meaning in Context:** The phrase "wants to appreciate just how bizarre this situation is" implies understanding, recognizing the full extent, or realizing the nature of the situation. It is not about being grateful (Sense 1), nor is it about increasing monetary value (Senses 4 & 5), nor is it about holding something dear (Sense 3, though related to valuing, the context suggests cognitive understanding).
3.  **Evaluate Candidate Senses:**
    *   Sense 1 (recognize with gratitude): Incorrect. The context is about recognizing the *bizarreness* of a situation, not expressing thanks for it.
    *   Sense 2 (be fully aware of; realize fully | synonyms=take account): Highly relevant. "Wants to appreciate just how bizarre this situation is" perfectly matches "be fully aware of; realize fully."
    *   Sense 3 (hold dear | synonyms=prize, value, treasure): Less likely. While one might *value* the situation, the structure "appreciate how bizarre" strongly suggests cognitive realization rather than emotional attachment or high regard.
    *   Sense 4 (gain in value): Incorrect. Financial context.
    *   Sense 5 (increase the value of): Incorrect. Financial context.
4.  **Select the Best Sense:** Sense 2 is the best fit, as the context requires the meaning of realizing or understanding the full scope of the situation.
5.  **Format the Output:** The instruction requires returning only a JSON object with the sense index. Sense 2 corresponds to index 2. (Wait, the provided candidate list uses numerical indices based on the list order, not the internal WordNet ID. Let's check the list order.)
    *   1. sense_key=appreciate%2:37:00 (Gratitude)
    *   2. sense_key=appreciate%2:31:00 (Be fully aware of; realize fully) <-- This is the correct sense.
    *   3. sense_key=appreciate%2:40:00 (Hold dear)
    *   4. sense_key=appreciate%2:30:00 (Gain in value)
    *   5. sense_key=appreciate%2:30:01 (Increase the value of)

6.  **Final Check:** The best sense is the second one listed.


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

[User]
Target lemma: just
Target surface form: just
Context:
No one in his right mind actually believes that we all have an equal academic potential. -- It is generally desirable to use older textbooks -- many of them, alas, out of print -- rather than newer ones. The latter are modish, trendy, often downright silly, and at best insubstantial. They are based on dubious psychological and sociological theories rather than on educational experience. One of the reasons American students do so poorly in math tests, as compared with British, French, German or Japanese students, is the influence of the "New Math "on American textbooks and teaching methods. Anyone who wants to appreciate <t>just</t> how bizarre this situation is -- with students who ca not add or subtract "learning "the conceptual basis of mathematical theory -- should read the article by Caleb Nelson (himself a recent math major at Harvard) in the November American Spectator. -- Most important of all, schools should have principals with a large measure of authority over the faculty, the curriculum, and all matters of student discipline.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=just%4:02:00:: | definition=and nothing more | synonyms=merely, simply, only, but | examples=I was merely asking; it is simply a matter of time
2. sense_key=just%4:02:05:: | definition=indicating exactness or preciseness | synonyms=precisely, exactly | examples=he was doing precisely (or exactly) what she had told him to do; it was just as he said--the jewel was gone
3. sense_key=just%4:02:01:: | definition=only a moment ago | synonyms=just now | examples=he has just arrived; the sun just now came out
4. sense_key=just%4:02:03:: | definition=absolutely | synonyms=simply | examples=I just can't take it anymore; he was just grand as Romeo
5. sense_key=just%4:02:04:: | definition=only a very short time before; ; ; ; ; - W.B.Yeats | synonyms=barely, hardly, scarcely, scarce | examples=they could barely hear the speaker; we hardly knew them
6. sense_key=just%4:02:06:: | definition=exactly at this moment or the moment described | examples=we've just finished painting the walls, so don't touch them

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

reasoning_content:
The user wants me to perform Word Sense Disambiguation for the target word "just" in the given context.

Context: "Anyone who wants to appreciate <t>just</t> how bizarre this situation is -- with students who ca not add or subtract "learning "the conceptual basis of mathematical theory -- should read the article by Caleb Nelson (himself a recent math major at Harvard) in the November American Spectator."

Target word: just

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=just%4:02:00:: | definition=and nothing more | synonyms=merely, simply, only, but
2. sense_key=just%4:02:05:: | definition=indicating exactness or preciseness | synonyms=precisely, exactly
3. sense_key=just%4:02:01:: | definition=only a moment ago | synonyms=just now
4. sense_key=just%4:02:03:: | definition=absolutely | synonyms=simply
5. sense_key=just%4:02:04:: | definition=only a very short time before; ; ; ; ; - W.B.Yeats | synonyms=barely, hardly, scarcely, scarce
6. sense_key=just%4:02:06:: | definition=exactly at this moment or the moment described

Analysis of the context:
The phrase is "appreciate just how bizarre this situation is".
"Just" modifies the manner or degree of appreciation, emphasizing the extent of the bizarreness. It means "to fully appreciate" or "to truly appreciate."

Let's evaluate the senses:

1. sense_key=just%4:02:00 (merely, simply, only): If used as an intensifier meaning "simply" or "only," it fits the structure "appreciate just how..." (i.e., appreciate *simply* how bizarre it is, or appreciate *truly* how bizarre it is). This is a strong candidate.
2. sense_key=just%4:02:05 (precisely, exactly): While related to emphasis, "precisely how bizarre" usually implies accuracy in description, whereas here it emphasizes the *degree* of bizarreness.
3. sense_key=just%4:02:01 (only a moment ago): Temporal. Does not fit ("appreciate just how...").
4. sense_key=just%4:02:03 (absolutely): This sense means "completely" or "totally." "Appreciate absolutely how bizarre" is grammatically awkward, but "appreciate just how bizarre" functions similarly to "appreciate truly how bizarre." This is also a strong candidate, often overlapping with sense 1.
5. sense_key=just%4:02:04 (barely, hardly): Implies difficulty or near-absence. Does not fit the context of emphasizing the degree of bizarreness.
6. sense_key=just%4:02:06 (exactly at this moment): Temporal/locational. Does not fit.

Comparing Sense 1 (merely, simply, only) and Sense 4 (absolutely):
In the construction "appreciate just how X," "just" functions as an intensifier meaning "truly" or "really."
Sense 1: "merely, simply, only." This captures the function of emphasis/limitation.
Sense 4: "absolutely." This captures the function of total degree.

In common usage, when used before an intensifier like "how," "just" often means "truly" or "really," which aligns well with the meaning of "simply" or "absolutely."

Let's look at the provided examples for Sense 1: "I was merely asking; it is simply a matter of time." (Focus on simplicity/limitation).
Let's look at the provided examples for Sense 4: "I just can't take it anymore; he was just grand as Romeo." (Focus on intensity/completeness).

The phrase "appreciate just how bizarre" strongly suggests an emphasis on the *degree* of bizarreness. Both 1 and 4 are plausible. However, Sense 1, with synonyms like "simply" and "only," often covers this type of emphatic usage ("simply how bizarre"). Sense 4 ("absolutely") is also very close.

If I must choose the single best fit, the usage "just how" is a very common idiomatic intensifier, best captured by the general sense of "simply" or "truly." Sense 1 (merely, simply, only) is the most encompassing description of this function.

Let's re-examine the provided options and common linguistic usage. When "just" modifies an adjective/adverb in this manner, it functions as an intensifier equivalent to "truly" or "really." Sense 1 (simply, only) is the closest match for this function.

I will select Sense 1.


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

[User]
Target lemma: situation
Target surface form: situation
Context:
No one in his right mind actually believes that we all have an equal academic potential. -- It is generally desirable to use older textbooks -- many of them, alas, out of print -- rather than newer ones. The latter are modish, trendy, often downright silly, and at best insubstantial. They are based on dubious psychological and sociological theories rather than on educational experience. One of the reasons American students do so poorly in math tests, as compared with British, French, German or Japanese students, is the influence of the "New Math "on American textbooks and teaching methods. Anyone who wants to appreciate just how bizarre this <t>situation</t> is -- with students who ca not add or subtract "learning "the conceptual basis of mathematical theory -- should read the article by Caleb Nelson (himself a recent math major at Harvard) in the November American Spectator. -- Most important of all, schools should have principals with a large measure of authority over the faculty, the curriculum, and all matters of student discipline.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=situation%1:26:00:: | definition=the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time; ; ; - Franklin D.Roosevelt | synonyms=state of affairs | examples=the present international situation is dangerous; wondered how such a state of affairs had come about
2. sense_key=situation%1:26:01:: | definition=a condition or position in which you find yourself | synonyms=position | examples=the unpleasant situation (or position) of having to choose between two evils; found herself in a very fortunate situation
3. sense_key=situation%1:26:02:: | definition=a complex or critical or unusual difficulty | examples=the dangerous situation developed suddenly; that's quite a situation
4. sense_key=situation%1:15:00:: | definition=physical position in relation to the surroundings | synonyms=site | examples=the sites are determined by highly specific sequences of nucleotides
5. sense_key=situation%1:04:00:: | definition=a job in an organization | synonyms=position, post, berth, office, spot, billet | examples=he occupied a post in the treasury

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

reasoning_content:
The user wants me to perform Word Sense Disambiguation for the target word "situation" based on the provided context and candidate senses.

Context analysis:
The text discusses the poor performance of American students in math tests compared to students from other countries. It attributes this to the influence of "New Math" on American textbooks and teaching methods. The author then says: "Anyone who wants to appreciate just how bizarre this <t>situation</t> is -- with students who ca not add or subtract "learning "the conceptual basis of mathematical theory -- should read the article..."

The word "situation" here refers to the specific, unusual, and problematic state of affairs regarding American students' mathematical abilities and the educational methods used. The context emphasizes how "bizarre" this state is.

Candidate senses analysis:
1. sense_key=situation%1:26:00:: | definition=the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time;
   Synonyms: state of affairs.
   *Relevance:* This is a general state of things/circumstances. The context describes a specific set of circumstances (poor math performance due to teaching methods). This is plausible.

2. sense_key=situation%1:26:01:: | definition=a condition or position in which you find yourself
   Synonyms: position.
   *Relevance:* This refers to a personal condition or position. While the students are in a condition, the focus of the sentence is the overall *state* of the educational system/problem, not just the individual's personal position.

3. sense_key=situation%1:26:02:: | definition=a complex or critical or unusual difficulty
   *Relevance:* The context explicitly calls the situation "bizarre" and describes a problem (students unable to perform basic math). This sense perfectly captures the idea of an unusual or critical difficulty/problematic state of affairs.

4. sense_key=situation%1:15:00:: | definition=physical position in relation to the surroundings
   Synonyms: site.
   *Relevance:* Not relevant. The context is abstract/educational, not physical location.

5. sense_key=situation%1:04:00:: | definition=a job in an organization
   Synonyms: position, post, berth, office, spot, billet.
   *Relevance:* Not relevant.

Comparison:
Sense 1 (general state of things) is broad and accurate.
Sense 3 (complex or critical or unusual difficulty) is highly specific and matches the strong evaluative language used in the text ("bizarre," "poorly," "dubious theories"). Since the context frames the state as a problem that needs appreciation, Sense 3 is the most precise fit.

Conclusion: Sense 3 is the best fit.


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

[User]
Target lemma: student
Target surface form: students
Context:
No one in his right mind actually believes that we all have an equal academic potential. -- It is generally desirable to use older textbooks -- many of them, alas, out of print -- rather than newer ones. The latter are modish, trendy, often downright silly, and at best insubstantial. They are based on dubious psychological and sociological theories rather than on educational experience. One of the reasons American students do so poorly in math tests, as compared with British, French, German or Japanese students, is the influence of the "New Math "on American textbooks and teaching methods. Anyone who wants to appreciate just how bizarre this situation is -- with <t>students</t> who ca not add or subtract "learning "the conceptual basis of mathematical theory -- should read the article by Caleb Nelson (himself a recent math major at Harvard) in the November American Spectator. -- Most important of all, schools should have principals with a large measure of authority over the faculty, the curriculum, and all matters of student discipline.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=student%1:18:00:: | definition=a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution | synonyms=pupil, educatee
2. sense_key=student%1:18:01:: | definition=a learned person (especially in the humanities); someone who by long study has gained mastery in one or more disciplines | synonyms=scholar, scholarly person, bookman

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

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

reasoning_content:
The user wants me to perform Word Sense Disambiguation (WSD) for the target word "students" (plural of "student") based on the provided context.

Target lemma: student
Target surface form: students
Context snippet: "One of the reasons American students do so poorly in math tests, as compared with British, French, German or Japanese students, is the influence of the "New Math "on American textbooks and teaching methods. Anyone who wants to appreciate just how bizarre this situation is -- with students who ca not add or subtract "learning "the conceptual basis of mathematical theory -- should read the article..."

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=student%1:18:00:: | definition=a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution | synonyms=pupil, educatee
2. sense_key=student%1:18:01:: | definition=a learned person (especially in the humanities); someone who by long study has gained mastery in one or more disciplines | synonyms=scholar, scholarly person, bookman

Analysis of the context:
The context discusses "American students" performing poorly in "math tests," and mentions "textbooks and teaching methods." It refers to students who "ca not add or subtract" and are struggling with "learning the conceptual basis of mathematical theory."

Evaluation of senses:
Sense 1: "a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution." This perfectly matches the context of students taking math tests and being taught in a school/educational setting.
Sense 2: "a learned person... someone who by long study has gained mastery." While students *become* learned people, the context describes them as *learners* who are currently struggling with basic mathematical concepts, fitting the definition of someone enrolled in a course of study, not necessarily someone who has already achieved mastery (a scholar).

Conclusion: Sense 1 is the clear and best fit.

The required output format is a JSON object with the sense index. Since the candidates are numbered 1 and 2, I must select the index corresponding to Sense 1.


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

[User]
Target lemma: add
Target surface form: add
Context:
No one in his right mind actually believes that we all have an equal academic potential. -- It is generally desirable to use older textbooks -- many of them, alas, out of print -- rather than newer ones. The latter are modish, trendy, often downright silly, and at best insubstantial. They are based on dubious psychological and sociological theories rather than on educational experience. One of the reasons American students do so poorly in math tests, as compared with British, French, German or Japanese students, is the influence of the "New Math "on American textbooks and teaching methods. Anyone who wants to appreciate just how bizarre this situation is -- with students who ca not <t>add</t> or subtract "learning "the conceptual basis of mathematical theory -- should read the article by Caleb Nelson (himself a recent math major at Harvard) in the November American Spectator. -- Most important of all, schools should have principals with a large measure of authority over the faculty, the curriculum, and all matters of student discipline.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=add%2:30:00:: | definition=make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of | examples=We added two students to that dorm room; She added a personal note to her letter
2. sense_key=add%2:32:01:: | definition=state or say further | synonyms=append, supply | examples=`It doesn't matter,' he supplied
3. sense_key=add%2:40:00:: | definition=bestow a quality on | synonyms=lend, impart, bestow, contribute, bring | examples=Her presence lends a certain cachet to the company; The music added a lot to the play
4. sense_key=add%2:31:00:: | definition=make an addition by combining numbers | synonyms=add together | examples=Add 27 and 49, please!
5. sense_key=add%2:32:00:: | definition=determine the sum of | synonyms=total, tot, tot up, sum, sum up, summate | examples=Add all the people in this town to those of the neighboring town
6. sense_key=add%2:42:00:: | definition=constitute an addition | examples=This paper will add to her reputation

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

reasoning_content:
The user wants me to perform Word Sense Disambiguation for the target word "add" in the given context.

Context snippet: "Anyone who wants to appreciate just how bizarre this situation is -- with students who ca not <t>add</t> or subtract "learning "the conceptual basis of mathematical theory -- should read the article by Caleb Nelson..."

The word "add" is used in the phrase "students who ca not add or subtract". This phrase relates to mathematical abilities, specifically basic arithmetic operations.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=add%2:30:00:: | definition=make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of | examples=We added two students to that dorm room; She added a personal note to her letter (General combination/joining)
2. sense_key=add%2:32:01:: | definition=state or say further | synonyms=append, supply | examples=`It doesn't matter,' he supplied (Speaking/stating)
3. sense_key=add%2:40:00:: | definition=bestow a quality on | synonyms=lend, impart, bestow, contribute, bring | examples=Her presence lends a certain cachet to the company; The music added a lot to the play (Imparting quality)
4. sense_key=add%2:31:00:: | definition=make an addition by combining numbers | synonyms=add together | examples=Add 27 and 49, please! (Arithmetic operation)
5. sense_key=add%2:32:00:: | definition=determine the sum of | synonyms=total, tot, tot up, sum, sum up, summate | examples=Add all the people in this town to those of the neighboring town (Arithmetic operation/finding total)
6. sense_key=add%2:42:00:: | definition=constitute an addition | examples=This paper will add to her reputation (Serving as an addition)

Analysis:
The context explicitly mentions "add or subtract" in the context of "mathematical theory" and "students who ca not...". This clearly points to the mathematical operation of addition.

Comparing candidates 4 and 5:
4. definition=make an addition by combining numbers; synonyms=add together; examples=Add 27 and 49, please!
5. definition=determine the sum of; synonyms=total, tot, tot up, sum, sum up, summate; examples=Add all the people in this town to those of the neighboring town

Both 4 and 5 relate to arithmetic. Sense 4 ("make an addition by combining numbers") is the most direct and general definition for the action of adding numbers, which fits perfectly with the phrase "add or subtract." Sense 5 focuses more on the result (determining the sum), although it is related. Since the context describes the *ability* to perform the operation, Sense 4 is the most accurate fit for the action itself.

Therefore, sense_key=add%2:31:00 is the best choice.


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

[User]
Target lemma: subtract
Target surface form: subtract
Context:
No one in his right mind actually believes that we all have an equal academic potential. -- It is generally desirable to use older textbooks -- many of them, alas, out of print -- rather than newer ones. The latter are modish, trendy, often downright silly, and at best insubstantial. They are based on dubious psychological and sociological theories rather than on educational experience. One of the reasons American students do so poorly in math tests, as compared with British, French, German or Japanese students, is the influence of the "New Math "on American textbooks and teaching methods. Anyone who wants to appreciate just how bizarre this situation is -- with students who ca not add or <t>subtract</t> "learning "the conceptual basis of mathematical theory -- should read the article by Caleb Nelson (himself a recent math major at Harvard) in the November American Spectator. -- Most important of all, schools should have principals with a large measure of authority over the faculty, the curriculum, and all matters of student discipline.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=subtract%2:31:00:: | definition=make a subtraction | synonyms=deduct, take off | examples=subtract this amount from my paycheck
2. sense_key=subtract%2:30:00:: | definition=take off or away | examples=this prefix was subtracted when the word was borrowed from French

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

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

reasoning_content:
Thinking Process:

1.  **Analyze the Target Word and Context:**
    *   Target word: "subtract"
    *   Context sentence: "Anyone who wants to appreciate just how bizarre this situation is -- with students who ca not add or <t>subtract</t> "learning "the conceptual basis of mathematical theory -- should read the article..."
    *   The context is about students struggling with basic mathematical concepts ("add or subtract").

2.  **Analyze the Candidate Senses:**
    *   **Sense 1 (subtract%2:31:00):**
        *   Definition: make a subtraction
        *   Synonyms: deduct, take off
        *   Example: subtract this amount from my paycheck
        *   *Relevance Check:* This sense relates directly to the mathematical operation of subtraction (calculating a difference). This fits perfectly with the context ("students who ca not add or subtract").
    *   **Sense 2 (subtract%2:30:00):**
        *   Definition: take off or away
        *   Example: this prefix was subtracted when the word was borrowed from French
        *   *Relevance Check:* This sense relates to removal or omission (e.g., removing a prefix). This does not fit the context of basic arithmetic skills.

3.  **Determine the Best Fit:**
    *   The context clearly uses "subtract" in the context of basic arithmetic skills alongside "add."
    *   Sense 1 ("make a subtraction") is the precise meaning required.

4.  **Format the Output:**
    *   The instruction requires returning only a JSON object with the sense index.
    *   Sense 1 corresponds to index 1 (if counting from 1).

5.  **Final Selection:** Sense 1.


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

[User]
Target lemma: learn
Target surface form: learning
Context:
No one in his right mind actually believes that we all have an equal academic potential. -- It is generally desirable to use older textbooks -- many of them, alas, out of print -- rather than newer ones. The latter are modish, trendy, often downright silly, and at best insubstantial. They are based on dubious psychological and sociological theories rather than on educational experience. One of the reasons American students do so poorly in math tests, as compared with British, French, German or Japanese students, is the influence of the "New Math "on American textbooks and teaching methods. Anyone who wants to appreciate just how bizarre this situation is -- with students who ca not add or subtract "<t>learning</t> "the conceptual basis of mathematical theory -- should read the article by Caleb Nelson (himself a recent math major at Harvard) in the November American Spectator. -- Most important of all, schools should have principals with a large measure of authority over the faculty, the curriculum, and all matters of student discipline.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=learn%2:31:00:: | definition=gain knowledge or skills | synonyms=larn, acquire | examples=She learned dancing from her sister; I learned Sanskrit
2. sense_key=learn%2:31:01:: | definition=get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally | synonyms=hear, get word, get wind, pick up, find out, get a line | examples=I learned that she has two grown-up children; I see that you have been promoted
3. sense_key=learn%2:31:03:: | definition=commit to memory; learn by heart | synonyms=memorize, memorise, con | examples=Have you memorized your lines for the play yet?
4. sense_key=learn%2:31:02:: | definition=be a student of a certain subject | synonyms=study, read, take | examples=She is reading for the bar exam
5. sense_key=learn%2:32:00:: | definition=impart skills or knowledge to | synonyms=teach, instruct | examples=I taught them French; He instructed me in building a boat
6. sense_key=learn%2:32:02:: | definition=find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort | synonyms=determine, check, find out, see, ascertain, watch | examples=I want to see whether she speaks French; See whether it works

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

reasoning_content:
The user wants me to perform Word Sense Disambiguation for the target word "learning" (a gerund/present participle of "learn") based on the provided context.

Context snippet:
"Anyone who wants to appreciate just how bizarre this situation is -- with students who ca not add or subtract "<t>learning</t> "the conceptual basis of mathematical theory -- should read the article by Caleb Nelson..."

Target word: "learning"
Contextual phrase: "not add or subtract 'learning' the conceptual basis of mathematical theory"

Analysis of the context:
The context discusses students who struggle with mathematics ("New Math," "math tests"). The phrase "add or subtract 'learning' the conceptual basis of mathematical theory" suggests that the students are failing to grasp or internalize the fundamental concepts of the theory.

Analysis of candidate senses:
1. sense_key=learn%2:31:00:: | definition=gain knowledge or skills | synonyms=larn, acquire | examples=She learned dancing from her sister; I learned Sanskrit
2. sense_key=learn%2:31:01:: | definition=get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally | synonyms=hear, get word, get wind, pick up, find out, get a line | examples=I learned that she has two grown-up children; I see that you have been promoted
3. sense_key=learn%2:31:03:: | definition=commit to memory; learn by heart | synonyms=memorize, memorise, con | examples=Have you memorized your lines for the play yet?
4. sense_key=learn%2:31:02:: | definition=be a student of a certain subject | synonyms=study, read, take | examples=She is reading for the bar exam
5. sense_key=learn%2:32:00:: | definition=impart skills or knowledge to | synonyms=teach, instruct | examples=I taught them French; He instructed me in building a boat
6. sense_key=learn%2:32:02:: | definition=find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort | synonyms=determine, check, find out, see, ascertain, watch | examples=I want to see whether she speaks French; See whether it works

Matching the context to the senses:
The phrase "add or subtract 'learning' the conceptual basis" implies the process of acquiring or understanding the concepts.

Sense 1 (gain knowledge or skills): This fits well. Students are failing to *gain* the knowledge (the conceptual basis).
Sense 2 (get to know accidentally): Unlikely. This is about formal academic understanding.
Sense 3 (commit to memory): Possible, but "learning the conceptual basis" usually implies deeper understanding than mere rote memorization.
Sense 4 (be a student of a subject): This describes the state of being a student, not the action of acquiring the knowledge itself in this construction.
Sense 5 (impart skills/knowledge): This is the teaching side, not the student's acquisition side.
Sense 6 (find out/determine): This is about discovery, not the general process of acquiring knowledge.

Sense 1, "gain knowledge or skills," is the most appropriate fit for the process of acquiring "the conceptual basis of mathematical theory."

Therefore, I select sense_key=learn%2:31:00.


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

[User]
Target lemma: basis
Target surface form: basis
Context:
No one in his right mind actually believes that we all have an equal academic potential. -- It is generally desirable to use older textbooks -- many of them, alas, out of print -- rather than newer ones. The latter are modish, trendy, often downright silly, and at best insubstantial. They are based on dubious psychological and sociological theories rather than on educational experience. One of the reasons American students do so poorly in math tests, as compared with British, French, German or Japanese students, is the influence of the "New Math "on American textbooks and teaching methods. Anyone who wants to appreciate just how bizarre this situation is -- with students who ca not add or subtract "learning "the conceptual <t>basis</t> of mathematical theory -- should read the article by Caleb Nelson (himself a recent math major at Harvard) in the November American Spectator. -- Most important of all, schools should have principals with a large measure of authority over the faculty, the curriculum, and all matters of student discipline.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=basis%1:24:00:: | definition=a relation that provides the foundation for something | synonyms=footing, ground | examples=they were on a friendly footing; he worked on an interim basis
2. sense_key=basis%1:09:00:: | definition=the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained | synonyms=base, foundation, fundament, groundwork, cornerstone | examples=the whole argument rested on a basis of conjecture
3. sense_key=basis%1:24:01:: | definition=the most important or necessary part of something | synonyms=base | examples=the basis of this drink is orange juice

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

reasoning_content:
The user wants me to perform Word Sense Disambiguation for the target word "basis" in the provided context.

Context snippet:
"Anyone who wants to appreciate just how bizarre this situation is -- with students who ca not add or subtract "learning "the conceptual <t>basis</t> of mathematical theory -- should read the article by Caleb Nelson..."

Target word: basis
Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=basis%1:24:00:: | definition=a relation that provides the foundation for something | synonyms=footing, ground | examples=they were on a friendly footing; he worked on an interim basis
2. sense_key=basis%1:09:00:: | definition=the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained | synonyms=base, foundation, fundament, groundwork, cornerstone | examples=the whole argument rested on a basis of conjecture
3. sense_key=basis%1:24:01:: | definition=the most important or necessary part of something | synonyms=base | examples=the basis of this drink is orange juice

Analysis:
The phrase is "learning the conceptual basis of mathematical theory".
"Mathematical theory" is the subject. "Basis" here refers to the fundamental concepts or principles upon which the theory is built.

Let's evaluate the senses:
1. sense_key=basis%1:24:00: Focuses on a relation or footing (e.g., friendly footing, interim basis). This doesn't fit "conceptual basis of mathematical theory."
2. sense_key=basis%1:09:00: Definition is "the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained." Synonyms include "foundation," "groundwork," "cornerstone." This perfectly matches the idea of the fundamental principles of a mathematical theory.
3. sense_key=basis%1:24:01: Definition is "the most important or necessary part of something." While related, sense 2 is more precise when discussing the *underlying structure* or *assumptions* of a theory, rather than just a single important component.

Conclusion: Sense 2 is the best fit, as it refers to the fundamental, foundational assumptions of the mathematical theory.


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

[User]
Target lemma: mathematical
Target surface form: mathematical
Context:
No one in his right mind actually believes that we all have an equal academic potential. -- It is generally desirable to use older textbooks -- many of them, alas, out of print -- rather than newer ones. The latter are modish, trendy, often downright silly, and at best insubstantial. They are based on dubious psychological and sociological theories rather than on educational experience. One of the reasons American students do so poorly in math tests, as compared with British, French, German or Japanese students, is the influence of the "New Math "on American textbooks and teaching methods. Anyone who wants to appreciate just how bizarre this situation is -- with students who ca not add or subtract "learning "the conceptual basis of <t>mathematical</t> theory -- should read the article by Caleb Nelson (himself a recent math major at Harvard) in the November American Spectator. -- Most important of all, schools should have principals with a large measure of authority over the faculty, the curriculum, and all matters of student discipline.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=mathematical%3:01:00:: | definition=of or pertaining to or of the nature of mathematics | examples=a mathematical textbook; slide rules and other mathematical instruments
2. sense_key=mathematical%3:00:00:: | definition=relating to or having ability to think in or work with numbers | synonyms=numerical | examples=tests for rating numerical aptitude; a mathematical whiz
3. sense_key=mathematical%5:00:00:unquestionable:00 | definition=beyond question | examples=a mathematical certainty
4. sense_key=mathematical%5:00:00:possible:00 | definition=statistically possible though highly improbable | examples=have a mathematical chance of making the playoffs
5. sense_key=mathematical%5:00:00:exact:00 | definition=characterized by the exactness or precision of mathematics | examples=mathematical precision

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

reasoning_content:
The user wants me to perform Word Sense Disambiguation for the target word "mathematical" based on the provided context and candidate senses.

Context:
"One of the reasons American students do so poorly in math tests, as compared with British, French, German or Japanese students, is the influence of the "New Math "on American textbooks and teaching methods. Anyone who wants to appreciate just how bizarre this situation is -- with students who ca not add or subtract "learning "the conceptual basis of <t>mathematical</t> theory -- should read the article by Caleb Nelson (himself a recent math major at Harvard) in the November American Spectator."

Target word: mathematical

Candidate Senses:
1. sense_key=mathematical%3:01:00:: | definition=of or pertaining to or of the nature of mathematics | examples=a mathematical textbook; slide rules and other mathematical instruments
2. sense_key=mathematical%3:00:00:: | definition=relating to or having ability to think in or work with numbers | synonyms=numerical | examples=tests for rating numerical aptitude; a mathematical whiz
3. sense_key=mathematical%5:00:00:unquestionable:00 | definition=beyond question | examples=a mathematical certainty
4. sense_key=mathematical%5:00:00:possible:00 | definition=statistically possible though highly improbable | examples=have a mathematical chance of making the playoffs
5. sense_key=mathematical%5:00:00:exact:00 | definition=characterized by the exactness or precision of mathematics | examples=mathematical precision

Analysis:
The phrase is "the conceptual basis of mathematical theory".
The context discusses students struggling with basic math ("not add or subtract") and the influence of "New Math" on textbooks and teaching methods. The overall topic is the study and understanding of mathematics.

Let's evaluate the senses:
1. **sense_key=mathematical%3:01:00:: (of or pertaining to or of the nature of mathematics)**: This fits perfectly. "Mathematical theory" refers to theory belonging to the field of mathematics.
2. **sense_key=mathematical%3:00:00:: (relating to or having ability to think in or work with numbers)**: This sense relates to aptitude (e.g., a mathematical whiz). While related to math, "conceptual basis of mathematical theory" refers to the subject matter itself, not the ability to perform calculations.
3. **sense_key=mathematical%5:00:00:unquestionable:00 (beyond question)**: This is a metaphorical/adjectival use (e.g., a mathematical certainty). It does not fit the context of "theory."
4. **sense_key=mathematical%5:00:00:possible:00 (statistically possible though highly improbable)**: This is a statistical use. It does not fit the context of "theory."
5. **sense_key=mathematical%5:00:00:exact:00 (characterized by the exactness or precision of mathematics)**: This is a descriptive quality. While mathematical theory often involves precision, the phrase "conceptual basis of mathematical theory" primarily defines the subject matter, making sense 1 a better fit than sense 5.

Conclusion: Sense 1, which means "of or pertaining to or of the nature of mathematics," is the most accurate interpretation of "mathematical theory" in this context.


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

[User]
Target lemma: read
Target surface form: read
Context:
No one in his right mind actually believes that we all have an equal academic potential. -- It is generally desirable to use older textbooks -- many of them, alas, out of print -- rather than newer ones. The latter are modish, trendy, often downright silly, and at best insubstantial. They are based on dubious psychological and sociological theories rather than on educational experience. One of the reasons American students do so poorly in math tests, as compared with British, French, German or Japanese students, is the influence of the "New Math "on American textbooks and teaching methods. Anyone who wants to appreciate just how bizarre this situation is -- with students who ca not add or subtract "learning "the conceptual basis of mathematical theory -- should <t>read</t> the article by Caleb Nelson (himself a recent math major at Harvard) in the November American Spectator. -- Most important of all, schools should have principals with a large measure of authority over the faculty, the curriculum, and all matters of student discipline.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=read%2:31:00:: | definition=interpret something that is written or printed | examples=read the advertisement; Have you read Salman Rushdie?
2. sense_key=read%2:42:00:: | definition=have or contain a certain wording or form | synonyms=say | examples=The passage reads as follows; What does the law say?
3. sense_key=read%2:31:01:: | definition=look at, interpret, and say out loud something that is written or printed | examples=The King will read the proclamation at noon
4. sense_key=read%2:31:06:: | definition=obtain data from magnetic tapes | synonyms=scan | examples=This dictionary can be read by the computer
5. sense_key=read%2:31:02:: | definition=interpret the significance of, as of palms, tea leaves, intestines, the sky; also of human behavior | examples=She read the sky and predicted rain; I can't read his strange behavior
6. sense_key=read%2:31:09:: | definition=interpret something in a certain way; convey a particular meaning or impression | synonyms=take | examples=I read this address as a satire; How should I take this message?
7. sense_key=read%2:31:05:: | definition=be a student of a certain subject | synonyms=learn, study, take | examples=She is reading for the bar exam
8. sense_key=read%2:32:02:: | definition=indicate a certain reading; of gauges and instruments | synonyms=register, show, record | examples=The thermometer showed thirteen degrees below zero; The gauge read `empty'
9. sense_key=read%2:36:05:: | definition=audition for a stage role by reading parts of a role | examples=He is auditioning for `Julius Caesar' at Stratford this year
10. sense_key=read%2:31:08:: | definition=to hear and understand | examples=I read you loud and clear!
11. sense_key=read%2:31:04:: | definition=make sense of a language | synonyms=understand, interpret, translate | examples=She understands French; Can you read Greek?

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

reasoning_content:
The user wants me to perform Word Sense Disambiguation for the target word "read" in the given context.

Context: "Anyone who wants to appreciate just how bizarre this situation is -- with students who ca not add or subtract "learning "the conceptual basis of mathematical theory -- should <t>read</t> the article by Caleb Nelson (himself a recent math major at Harvard) in the November American Spectator."

Target word: read

The context indicates that the subject should "read the article by Caleb Nelson... in the November American Spectator." This refers to the act of consuming written material (an article).

Let's examine the candidate senses:

1. sense_key=read%2:31:00:: | definition=interpret something that is written or printed | examples=read the advertisement; Have you read Salman Rushdie? (This fits the general idea of reading an article.)
2. sense_key=read%2:42:00:: | definition=have or contain a certain wording or form | synonyms=say | examples=The passage reads as follows; What does the law say? (This means 'to state' or 'to appear as', not the action of the reader.)
3. sense_key=read%2:31:01:: | definition=look at, interpret, and say out loud something that is written or printed | examples=The King will read the proclamation at noon (This involves vocalization, which is possible but not the primary meaning here, as the goal is to 'appreciate' the content.)
4. sense_key=read%2:31:06:: | definition=obtain data from magnetic tapes | synonyms=scan | examples=This dictionary can be read by the computer (Technical/machine reading.)
5. sense_key=read%2:31:02:: | definition=interpret the significance of, as of palms, tea leaves, intestines, the sky; also of human behavior | examples=She read the sky and predicted rain; I can't read his strange behavior (Divination/interpreting non-verbal cues.)
6. sense_key=read%2:31:09:: | definition=interpret something in a certain way; convey a particular meaning or impression | synonyms=take | examples=I read this address as a satire; How should I take this message? (Interpreting meaning.)
7. sense_key=read%2:31:05:: | definition=be a student of a certain subject | synonyms=learn, study, take | examples=She is reading for the bar exam (Studying.)
8. sense_key=read%2:32:02:: | definition=indicate a certain reading; of gauges and instruments | synonyms=register, show, record | examples=The thermometer showed thirteen degrees below zero; The gauge read `empty' (Instrument display.)
9. sense_key=read%2:36:05:: | definition=audition for a stage role by reading parts of a role | examples=He is auditioning for `Julius Caesar' at Stratford this year (Performing/rehearsing.)
10. sense_key=read%2:31:08:: | definition=to hear and understand | examples=I read you loud and clear! (Understanding speech.)
11. sense_key=read%2:31:04:: | definition=make sense of a language | synonyms=understand, interpret, translate | examples=She understands French; Can you read Greek? (Linguistic comprehension.)

The action is reading an article in a magazine ("American Spectator"). This is the fundamental act of processing written text.

Sense 1 (read%2:31:00) is "interpret something that is written or printed." This is the most general and accurate description of reading an article to appreciate its content.
Sense 3 (read%2:31:01) involves saying it out loud, which is not required by the context.
Sense 6 (read%2:31:09) is about interpreting meaning, which is part of reading, but Sense 1 covers the physical/cognitive act of engaging with the written material itself.

Sense 1 is the best fit for reading a published article.


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

[User]
Target lemma: article
Target surface form: article
Context:
No one in his right mind actually believes that we all have an equal academic potential. -- It is generally desirable to use older textbooks -- many of them, alas, out of print -- rather than newer ones. The latter are modish, trendy, often downright silly, and at best insubstantial. They are based on dubious psychological and sociological theories rather than on educational experience. One of the reasons American students do so poorly in math tests, as compared with British, French, German or Japanese students, is the influence of the "New Math "on American textbooks and teaching methods. Anyone who wants to appreciate just how bizarre this situation is -- with students who ca not add or subtract "learning "the conceptual basis of mathematical theory -- should read the <t>article</t> by Caleb Nelson (himself a recent math major at Harvard) in the November American Spectator. -- Most important of all, schools should have principals with a large measure of authority over the faculty, the curriculum, and all matters of student discipline.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=article%1:10:00:: | definition=nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
2. sense_key=article%1:03:00:: | definition=one of a class of artifacts | examples=an article of clothing
3. sense_key=article%1:10:02:: | definition=a separate section of a legal document (as a statute or contract or will) | synonyms=clause
4. sense_key=article%1:10:01:: | definition=(grammar) a determiner that may indicate the specificity of reference of a noun phrase

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

reasoning_content:
The user wants me to perform Word Sense Disambiguation (WSD) for the target word "article" based on the provided context.

Context snippet: "Anyone who wants to appreciate just how bizarre this situation is -- with students who ca not add or subtract "learning "the conceptual basis of mathematical theory -- should read the <t>article</t> by Caleb Nelson (himself a recent math major at Harvard) in the November American Spectator."

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=article%1:10:00:: | definition=nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
2. sense_key=article%1:03:00:: | definition=one of a class of artifacts | examples=an article of clothing
3. sense_key=article%1:10:02:: | definition=a separate section of a legal document (as a statute or contract or will) | synonyms=clause
4. sense_key=article%1:10:01:: | definition=(grammar) a determiner that may indicate the specificity of reference of a noun phrase

Analysis:
The phrase is "read the article by Caleb Nelson... in the November American Spectator."
"American Spectator" is a publication (a magazine or journal).
Caleb Nelson is the author.
The word "article" refers to a piece of writing published in that periodical.

Matching with senses:
1. sense_key=article%1:10:00:: | definition=nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication. This perfectly matches the context (a piece of writing in a publication).
2. sense_key=article%1:03:00:: | definition=one of a class of artifacts. This is incorrect (e.g., an article of clothing).
3. sense_key=article%1:10:02:: | definition=a separate section of a legal document. This is incorrect (legal context).
4. sense_key=article%1:10:01:: | definition=(grammar) a determiner. This is incorrect (grammatical function).

The best sense is sense 1.


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

[User]
Target lemma: recent
Target surface form: recent
Context:
No one in his right mind actually believes that we all have an equal academic potential. -- It is generally desirable to use older textbooks -- many of them, alas, out of print -- rather than newer ones. The latter are modish, trendy, often downright silly, and at best insubstantial. They are based on dubious psychological and sociological theories rather than on educational experience. One of the reasons American students do so poorly in math tests, as compared with British, French, German or Japanese students, is the influence of the "New Math "on American textbooks and teaching methods. Anyone who wants to appreciate just how bizarre this situation is -- with students who ca not add or subtract "learning "the conceptual basis of mathematical theory -- should read the article by Caleb Nelson (himself a <t>recent</t> math major at Harvard) in the November American Spectator. -- Most important of all, schools should have principals with a large measure of authority over the faculty, the curriculum, and all matters of student discipline.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=recent%5:00:00:new:00 | definition=new | examples=recent graduates; a recent addition to the house
2. sense_key=recent%5:00:00:past:00 | definition=of the immediate past or just previous to the present time | synonyms=late | examples=a late development; their late quarrel

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

reasoning_content:
The user wants me to perform Word Sense Disambiguation (WSD) for the target word "recent" in the provided context.

Context snippet: "Anyone who wants to appreciate just how bizarre this situation is -- with students who ca not add or subtract "learning "the conceptual basis of mathematical theory -- should read the article by Caleb Nelson (himself a <t>recent</t> math major at Harvard) in the November American Spectator."

Target word: "recent"
Contextual usage: "Caleb Nelson (himself a recent math major at Harvard)"

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=recent%5:00:00:new:00 | definition=new | examples=recent graduates; a recent addition to the house
2. sense_key=recent%5:00:00:past:00 | definition=of the immediate past or just previous to the present time | synonyms=late | examples=a late development; their late quarrel

Analysis:
The phrase is "recent math major". A "recent math major" refers to someone who has recently completed their major or is currently in the final stages of their studies, implying they are from the immediate past or present time frame relative to the article's publication.

Sense 1 (new): Focuses on novelty or being a new addition (e.g., new graduates, new addition to a house). While a recent major is 'new' in the sense of being a new graduate, the definition emphasizes the state of being new.
Sense 2 (past): Focuses on being "of the immediate past or just previous to the present time." This perfectly captures the meaning of someone who has just finished their studies (a recent graduate/major).

Comparing the senses:
If Caleb Nelson is a "recent math major," it means he is a graduate or near-graduate from the immediate past. Sense 2 ("of the immediate past or just previous to the present time") is a more precise fit for describing a time frame related to academic completion than Sense 1 ("new").

Therefore, Sense 2 is the best fit.


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

[User]
Target lemma: major
Target surface form: major
Context:
No one in his right mind actually believes that we all have an equal academic potential. -- It is generally desirable to use older textbooks -- many of them, alas, out of print -- rather than newer ones. The latter are modish, trendy, often downright silly, and at best insubstantial. They are based on dubious psychological and sociological theories rather than on educational experience. One of the reasons American students do so poorly in math tests, as compared with British, French, German or Japanese students, is the influence of the "New Math "on American textbooks and teaching methods. Anyone who wants to appreciate just how bizarre this situation is -- with students who ca not add or subtract "learning "the conceptual basis of mathematical theory -- should read the article by Caleb Nelson (himself a recent math <t>major</t> at Harvard) in the November American Spectator. -- Most important of all, schools should have principals with a large measure of authority over the faculty, the curriculum, and all matters of student discipline.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=major%1:18:00:: | definition=a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines; below lieutenant colonel and above captain
2. sense_key=major%1:18:02:: | definition=British statesman who was prime minister from 1990 until 1997 (born in 1943) | synonyms=John Major, John R. Major, John Roy Major
3. sense_key=major%1:18:01:: | definition=a university student who is studying a particular field as the principal subject | examples=she is a linguistics major
4. sense_key=major%1:09:00:: | definition=the principal field of study of a student at a university | examples=her major is linguistics

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

reasoning_content:
The user wants me to perform Word Sense Disambiguation for the target word "major" in the given context.

Context snippet: "Anyone who wants to appreciate just how bizarre this situation is -- with students who ca not add or subtract "learning "the conceptual basis of mathematical theory -- should read the article by Caleb Nelson (himself a recent math <t>major</t> at Harvard) in the November American Spectator."

Target word: major

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=major%1:18:00: Military officer (Irrelevant)
2. sense_key=major%1:18:02: British statesman (Irrelevant)
3. sense_key=major%1:18:01: A university student who is studying a particular field as the principal subject. (Relevant: "Caleb Nelson (himself a recent math major at Harvard)")
4. sense_key=major%1:09:00: The principal field of study of a student at a university. (Less relevant: The context says he *is* a major, not that his major *is* math, although that is implied.)

Analysis:
The phrase is "a recent math major at Harvard".
Sense 3 defines "a university student who is studying a particular field as the principal subject." This perfectly matches the usage "math major" referring to the student.
Sense 4 defines "the principal field of study of a student at a university." If the context were "His major is math," Sense 4 would be better. Since the context is "he is a major," Sense 3 is the correct fit.

Conclusion: Sense 3 is the best fit.