[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: result
Target surface form: results
Context:
Support for democracy in Latin America continues to edge up, as does backing for private enterprise. Crime has become a bigger worry than unemployment. And Brazil is seen as more influential than the United States across much of the region. Those are some of the findings of the latest Latinobarómetro poll taken in 18 countries and published exclusively by The Economist. Because the poll has been taken regularly since 1995, it tracks changes in attitude across the region. Two related things stand out in the <t>results</t> of this year's poll, taken in September and early October. The first is Latin America's fairly sunny mood.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=result%1:19:00:: | definition=a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon | synonyms=consequence, effect, outcome, event, issue, upshot | examples=the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise; his decision had depressing consequences for business
2. sense_key=result%1:10:00:: | definition=a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem | synonyms=solution, answer, resolution, solvent | examples=they were trying to find a peaceful solution; the answers were in the back of the book
3. sense_key=result%1:11:00:: | definition=something that results | synonyms=resultant, final result, outcome, termination | examples=he listened for the results on the radio
4. sense_key=result%1:10:01:: | definition=the semantic role of the noun phrase whose referent exists only by virtue of the activity denoted by the verb in the clause | synonyms=resultant role

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 "results" (surface form) which is a plural form of "result" (lemma).

Context: "Two related things stand out in the <t>results</t> of this year's poll, taken in September and early October."

The word "results" refers to the findings or outcomes derived from a "poll."

Candidate Senses:
1. `result%1:19:00`: a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon (consequence, effect, outcome, event, issue, upshot).
2. `result%1:10:00`: a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem (solution, answer, resolution, solvent).
3. `result%1:11:00`: something that results (resultant, final result, outcome, termination).
4. `result%1:10:01`: the semantic role of the noun phrase whose referent exists only by virtue of the activity denoted by the verb in the clause (resultant role).

Analysis:
The context is about a "poll." A poll generates findings or data.
Sense 2 relates to solutions/answers, which is unlikely for a general poll finding.
Sense 4 is a technical linguistic role, not the meaning of the noun in this context.
Sense 1 and Sense 3 both relate to outcomes/results.

Sense 1: "a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon" (outcome, effect). This fits well with the findings of a poll.
Sense 3: "something that results" (resultant, final result, outcome, termination). This also fits well.

Let's compare Sense 1 and Sense 3 using the context: "Two related things stand out in the results of this year's poll."
The results are the *outcomes* or *findings* of the poll.

Sense 1 synonyms include "outcome" and "effect."
Sense 3 synonyms include "outcome" and "final result."

In the context of a survey or poll, "results" means the collected data and the conclusions drawn from it—the outcomes of the survey process. Both 1 and 3 are strong candidates.

However, Sense 3's definition ("something that results") and synonyms ("final result, outcome") often capture the sense of the final output or conclusion, which is precisely what is presented in a report based on a poll. Sense 1 is broader, focusing on causality ("a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon"). While the poll *causes* the results, the results themselves are the *output*.

Let's re-examine the examples provided for Sense 3: "he listened for the results on the radio." Here, "results" means the outcome/score of an event (like a race or election). This aligns perfectly with the context of a poll.

Let's re-examine the examples provided for Sense 1: "his decision had depressing consequences for business." Here, "results" is used in the sense of consequences/effects.

Since the context is explicitly about the output of a "poll," Sense 3, which emphasizes the final outcome/termination of the data collection process, seems slightly more precise than Sense 1, which emphasizes the causal relationship between two phenomena.

I will choose Sense 3.


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: year
Target surface form: year
Context:
Support for democracy in Latin America continues to edge up, as does backing for private enterprise. Crime has become a bigger worry than unemployment. And Brazil is seen as more influential than the United States across much of the region. Those are some of the findings of the latest Latinobarómetro poll taken in 18 countries and published exclusively by The Economist. Because the poll has been taken regularly since 1995, it tracks changes in attitude across the region. Two related things stand out in the results of this <t>year</t>'s poll, taken in September and early October. The first is Latin America's fairly sunny mood.

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

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 "year" in the given context.

Context: "Two related things stand out in the results of this <t>year</t>'s poll, taken in September and early October. The first is Latin America's fairly sunny mood."

Target word: "year"
Grammatical role: Possessive determiner ('s) modifying "poll".

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

Analysis:
The phrase is "this year's poll". This refers to a poll conducted during the current calendar year.

Sense 1: "a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days". This is the general definition of a calendar year. This fits perfectly with "this year's poll" (meaning the poll conducted in the current year).
Sense 2: "a period of time occupying a regular part of a calendar year that is used for some particular activity" (e.g., school year). This is too specific and doesn't fit the context of a general poll.
Sense 3: "the period of time that it takes for a planet... to make a complete revolution around the sun". This is astronomical and irrelevant here.
Sense 4: "a body of students who graduate together". This is irrelevant here.

Conclusion: Sense 1 is the best fit.

currency: USD

source: unavailable


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

[User]
Target lemma: poll
Target surface form: poll
Context:
Support for democracy in Latin America continues to edge up, as does backing for private enterprise. Crime has become a bigger worry than unemployment. And Brazil is seen as more influential than the United States across much of the region. Those are some of the findings of the latest Latinobarómetro poll taken in 18 countries and published exclusively by The Economist. Because the poll has been taken regularly since 1995, it tracks changes in attitude across the region. Two related things stand out in the results of this year's <t>poll</t>, taken in September and early October. The first is Latin America's fairly sunny mood.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=poll%1:09:00:: | definition=an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people | synonyms=opinion poll, public opinion poll, canvass
2. sense_key=poll%1:08:01:: | definition=the top of the head | synonyms=pate, crown
3. sense_key=poll%1:08:02:: | definition=the part of the head between the ears
4. sense_key=poll%1:05:00:: | definition=a tame parrot | synonyms=poll parrot
5. sense_key=poll%1:04:00:: | definition=the counting of votes (as in an election)

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

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

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

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

Context:
"Support for democracy in Latin America continues to edge up, as does backing for private enterprise. Crime has become a bigger worry than unemployment. And Brazil is seen as more influential than the United States across much of the region. Those are some of the findings of the latest Latinobarómetro poll taken in 18 countries and published exclusively by The Economist. Because the poll has been taken regularly since 1995, it tracks changes in attitude across the region. Two related things stand out in the results of this year's <t>poll</t>, taken in September and early October. The first is Latin America's fairly sunny mood."

Target word: "poll" (appears twice, but the second instance is the focus).

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=poll%1:09:00:: | definition=an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people | synonyms=opinion poll, public opinion poll, canvass
2. sense_key=poll%1:08:01:: | definition=the top of the head | synonyms=pate, crown
3. sense_key=poll%1:08:02:: | definition=the part of the head between the ears
4. sense_key=poll%1:05:00:: | definition=a tame parrot | synonyms=poll parrot
5. sense_key=poll%1:04:00:: | definition=the counting of votes (as in an election)

Analysis:
The context discusses "Support for democracy," "backing for private enterprise," "worry" (crime/unemployment), and "changes in attitude across the region."
The first mention of "poll" is "the latest Latinobarómetro poll taken in 18 countries."
The text explicitly states that the poll "tracks changes in attitude across the region" and discusses "findings" and "results."
The second mention is "this year's <t>poll</t>."

This usage clearly refers to a survey or an inquiry into public opinion, not a physical part of the head (2, 3), a parrot (4), or the act of counting votes (5).

Sense 1: "an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people." This perfectly matches the context (tracking attitudes, findings, public opinion).

Therefore, Sense 1 is the best fit.

Wait, I need to check the required output format.
1. Choose the single best indexed sense.
2. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
3. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

The best sense is Sense 1. I must return the index corresponding to Sense 1.

Sense 1 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: mood
Target surface form: mood
Context:
Crime has become a bigger worry than unemployment. And Brazil is seen as more influential than the United States across much of the region. Those are some of the findings of the latest Latinobarómetro poll taken in 18 countries and published exclusively by The Economist. Because the poll has been taken regularly since 1995, it tracks changes in attitude across the region. Two related things stand out in the results of this year's poll, taken in September and early October. The first is Latin America's fairly sunny <t>mood</t>. The second is the increasing stability of attitudes towards democracy and its core institutions.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=mood%1:12:00:: | definition=a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling | synonyms=temper, humor, humour | examples=whether he praised or cursed me depended on his temper at the time; he was in a bad humor
2. sense_key=mood%1:26:00:: | definition=the prevailing psychological state | synonyms=climate | examples=the climate of opinion; the national mood had changed radically since the last election
3. sense_key=mood%1:24:00:: | definition=verb inflections that express how the action or state is conceived by the speaker | synonyms=mode, modality

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:
Thinking Process:

1.  **Analyze the Context:**
    *   The text discusses a Latinobarómetro poll tracking changes in "attitude across the region."
    *   The results are presented, and two things stand out.
    *   The first is "Latin America's fairly sunny <t>mood</t>."
    *   The second is "the increasing stability of attitudes towards democracy and its core institutions."
    *   The context is socio-political polling and regional sentiment/attitude.

2.  **Analyze the Target Word and Candidates:**
    *   Target word: *mood*
    *   Candidate 1 (mood%1:12:00): "a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling." Synonyms: *temper, humor*. Examples: *his temper*, *bad humor*. (Focuses on individual emotional state/temperament).
    *   Candidate 2 (mood%1:26:00): "the prevailing psychological state." Synonyms: *climate*. Examples: *climate of opinion*, *national mood*. (Focuses on a general, widespread state of feeling/opinion).
    *   Candidate 3 (mood%1:24:00): "verb inflections that express how the action or state is conceived by the speaker." Synonyms: *mode, modality*. (Grammatical/linguistic sense).

3.  **Evaluate Candidates against Context:**
    *   *Contextual phrase:* "Latin America's fairly sunny mood."
    *   *Candidate 3 (Grammatical):* This is clearly incorrect. The context is about regional sentiment, not grammar.
    *   *Candidate 1 (Individual Feeling):* While "sunny" suggests a positive feeling, applying it to "Latin America's mood" usually implies a collective or general state, not just the mood of one person. The examples provided (his temper, bad humor) are highly individual.
    *   *Candidate 2 (Prevailing Psychological State):* This fits perfectly. "Latin America's fairly sunny mood" refers to the general, widespread, positive sentiment or attitude of the region, which aligns with the definition ("the prevailing psychological state") and the examples ("climate of opinion," "national mood").

4.  **Conclusion:** Candidate 2 is the best fit.

5.  **Format Output:** Return the required JSON structure.


[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: second
Target surface form: second
Context:
And Brazil is seen as more influential than the United States across much of the region. Those are some of the findings of the latest Latinobarómetro poll taken in 18 countries and published exclusively by The Economist. Because the poll has been taken regularly since 1995, it tracks changes in attitude across the region. Two related things stand out in the results of this year's poll, taken in September and early October. The first is Latin America's fairly sunny mood. The <t>second</t> is the increasing stability of attitudes towards democracy and its core institutions. Support for democracy has risen noticeably in several countries on the Pacific rim of South America (see table 1).

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=second%5:00:00:ordinal:00 | definition=coming next after the first in position in space or time or degree or magnitude | synonyms=2nd, 2d
2. sense_key=second%3:00:00:: | definition=a part or voice or instrument or orchestra section lower in pitch than or subordinate to the first | examples=second flute; the second violins

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 "second" in the given context.

Context:
"Two related things stand out in the results of this year's poll, taken in September and early October. The first is Latin America's fairly sunny mood. The <t>second</t> is the increasing stability of attitudes towards democracy and its core institutions."

Target word: "second"

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=second%5:00:00:ordinal:00 | definition=coming next after the first in position in space or time or degree or magnitude | synonyms=2nd, 2d
2. sense_key=second%3:00:00:: | definition=a part or voice or instrument or orchestra section lower in pitch than or subordinate to the first | examples=second flute; the second violins

Analysis:
The context uses "The first is..." followed by "The second is...". This structure clearly indicates an ordering or enumeration of items (two related things).

Sense 1: "coming next after the first in position in space or time or degree or magnitude." This matches the function of "second" when listing items (first, second, third, etc.).
Sense 2: "a part or voice or instrument or orchestra section lower in pitch..." This refers to musical or instrumental parts and is irrelevant to the context of listing poll findings.

Conclusion: Sense 1 is the correct sense.


[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: stability
Target surface form: stability
Context:
And Brazil is seen as more influential than the United States across much of the region. Those are some of the findings of the latest Latinobarómetro poll taken in 18 countries and published exclusively by The Economist. Because the poll has been taken regularly since 1995, it tracks changes in attitude across the region. Two related things stand out in the results of this year's poll, taken in September and early October. The first is Latin America's fairly sunny mood. The second is the increasing <t>stability</t> of attitudes towards democracy and its core institutions. Support for democracy has risen noticeably in several countries on the Pacific rim of South America (see table 1).

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=stability%1:07:00:: | definition=the quality or attribute of being firm and steadfast | synonyms=stableness
2. sense_key=stability%1:26:00:: | definition=a stable order (especially of society)
3. sense_key=stability%1:07:01:: | definition=the quality of being enduring and free from change or variation | synonyms=constancy | examples=early mariners relied on the constancy of the trade winds

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

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

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

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the target word and context:**
    *   Target word: `stability`
    *   Context sentence: "The second is the increasing <t>stability</t> of attitudes towards democracy and its core institutions."
    *   Surrounding context: The text discusses a poll tracking changes in attitude across Latin America, noting a "fairly sunny mood" and the "increasing stability of attitudes towards democracy."

2.  **Analyze the candidate senses:**

    *   **Sense 1:** `stability%1:07:00` | definition=the quality or attribute of being firm and steadfast | synonyms=stableness
        *   *Relevance:* "Firm and steadfast" aligns with consistent attitudes.

    *   **Sense 2:** `stability%1:26:00` | definition=a stable order (especially of society)
        *   *Relevance:* This refers to political/social order (e.g., "political stability"). While related to democracy, the context specifically modifies "attitudes towards democracy," not the state of the government itself.

    *   **Sense 3:** `stability%1:07:01` | definition=the quality of being enduring and free from change or variation | synonyms=constancy | examples=early mariners relied on the constancy of the trade winds
        *   *Relevance:* "Free from change or variation" perfectly describes the concept of attitudes becoming more consistent or less volatile over time.

3.  **Compare and select the best fit:**
    *   The context is about the *attitudes* of people ("attitudes towards democracy").
    *   Sense 1 (firm and steadfast) is good, but general.
    *   Sense 2 (stable order) is too broad and refers to the *system*, not the *attitude*.
    *   Sense 3 (enduring and free from change or variation) precisely captures the idea that the *attitudes* are becoming more consistent and less prone to fluctuation. This is the most precise fit for "increasing stability of attitudes."

4.  **Final decision:** Sense 3 is the best fit.

5.  **Format the output:** JSON object with `sense_index`.


[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: attitude
Target surface form: attitudes
Context:
And Brazil is seen as more influential than the United States across much of the region. Those are some of the findings of the latest Latinobarómetro poll taken in 18 countries and published exclusively by The Economist. Because the poll has been taken regularly since 1995, it tracks changes in attitude across the region. Two related things stand out in the results of this year's poll, taken in September and early October. The first is Latin America's fairly sunny mood. The second is the increasing stability of <t>attitudes</t> towards democracy and its core institutions. Support for democracy has risen noticeably in several countries on the Pacific rim of South America (see table 1).

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=attitude%1:09:00:: | definition=a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways | synonyms=mental attitude | examples=he had the attitude that work was fun
2. sense_key=attitude%1:07:01:: | definition=the arrangement of the body and its limbs | synonyms=position, posture | examples=he assumed an attitude of surrender
3. sense_key=attitude%1:04:00:: | definition=a theatrical pose created for effect | examples=the actor struck just the right attitude
4. sense_key=attitude%1:24:00:: | definition=position of aircraft or spacecraft relative to a frame of reference (the horizon or direction of motion)

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 lemma: attitude
    *   Target surface form: attitudes
    *   Context snippet: "The second is the increasing stability of <t>attitudes</t> towards democracy and its core institutions."
    *   Surrounding context: The text discusses a poll (Latinobarómetro) tracking changes in "attitude across the region," specifically focusing on "Latin America's fairly sunny mood" and the stability of attitudes "towards democracy and its core institutions."

2.  **Analyze the Candidate Senses:**

    *   **Sense 1 (attitude%1:09:00):**
        *   Definition: a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways.
        *   Synonyms: mental attitude.
        *   Examples: he had the attitude that work was fun.
        *   *Relevance Check:* The context discusses "attitudes towards democracy" and "sunny mood." This aligns perfectly with a mental/political disposition or belief system.

    *   **Sense 2 (attitude%1:07:01):**
        *   Definition: the arrangement of the body and its limbs.
        *   Synonyms: position, posture.
        *   Examples: he assumed an attitude of surrender.
        *   *Relevance Check:* This is a physical posture. The context is political/social (democracy, poll results). Not relevant.

    *   **Sense 3 (attitude%1:04:00):**
        *   Definition: a theatrical pose created for effect.
        *   Examples: the actor struck just the right attitude.
        *   *Relevance Check:* This is related to acting/performance. The context is political polling. Not relevant.

    *   **Sense 4 (attitude%1:24:00):**
        *   Definition: position of aircraft or spacecraft relative to a frame of reference.
        *   *Relevance Check:* This is technical/aerospace. The context is political polling. Not relevant.

3.  **Select the Best Sense:**
    *   Sense 1 is the only sense that fits the semantic domain (political/social disposition, beliefs, feelings) established by the phrase "attitudes towards democracy."

4.  **Format the Output:**
    *   The instruction requires returning only a JSON object with the sense index.
    *   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: institution
Target surface form: institutions
Context:
And Brazil is seen as more influential than the United States across much of the region. Those are some of the findings of the latest Latinobarómetro poll taken in 18 countries and published exclusively by The Economist. Because the poll has been taken regularly since 1995, it tracks changes in attitude across the region. Two related things stand out in the results of this year's poll, taken in September and early October. The first is Latin America's fairly sunny mood. The second is the increasing stability of attitudes towards democracy and its core <t>institutions</t>. Support for democracy has risen noticeably in several countries on the Pacific rim of South America (see table 1).

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=institution%1:14:00:: | definition=an organization founded and united for a specific purpose | synonyms=establishment
2. sense_key=institution%1:06:00:: | definition=an establishment consisting of a building or complex of buildings where an organization for the promotion of some cause is situated
3. sense_key=institution%1:09:00:: | definition=a custom that for a long time has been an important feature of some group or society | examples=the institution of marriage; the institution of slavery
4. sense_key=institution%1:04:00:: | definition=the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new | synonyms=initiation, founding, foundation, origination, creation, innovation | examples=she looked forward to her initiation as an adult; the foundation of a new scientific society
5. sense_key=institution%1:06:01:: | definition=a hospital for mentally incompetent or unbalanced person | synonyms=mental hospital, psychiatric hospital, mental institution, mental home, insane asylum, asylum

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 "institutions" in the given context.
The target lemma is "institution".
The context is: "The second is the increasing stability of attitudes towards democracy and its core <t>institutions</t>. Support for democracy has risen noticeably in several countries on the Pacific rim of South America (see table 1)."

I need to evaluate the candidate senses:

1. **sense_key=institution%1:14:00:** an organization founded and united for a specific purpose (e.g., a company, a non-profit).
2. **sense_key=institution%1:06:00:** an establishment consisting of a building or complex of buildings where an organization for the promotion of some cause is situated (e.g., a university campus, a museum).
3. **sense_key=institution%1:09:00:** a custom that for a long time has been an important feature of some group or society (e.g., marriage, slavery).
4. **sense_key=institution%1:04:00:** the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new (e.g., foundation, origination).
5. **sense_key=institution%1:06:01:** a hospital for mentally incompetent or unbalanced person (e.g., asylum).

**Analysis of the context:**
The phrase is "attitudes towards democracy and its core institutions."
In the context of democracy, "institutions" refers to the established structures, systems, and practices that govern the country and uphold democratic principles (e.g., legislative bodies, judicial systems, electoral processes).

**Evaluation of senses:**

*   **Sense 1 (Organization):** While democratic institutions are organizations, this sense often refers to specific, modern organizations (like NGOs or corporations). When discussing the *core* of democracy, the term usually encompasses the fundamental structures, which might be better captured by a broader sense.
*   **Sense 2 (Building/Complex):** This is clearly incorrect. Institutions in this context are abstract systems, not physical buildings.
*   **Sense 3 (Custom/Feature of society):** This sense refers to long-standing social practices (like marriage or slavery). While democratic practices are customs, the term "institutions" in political science refers specifically to the formal, established structures (like the parliament or the courts), which are more than just customs. However, this sense captures the idea of a fundamental, long-standing feature of society.
*   **Sense 4 (Act of starting):** This is incorrect. The word is used as a noun referring to existing structures, not the act of creation.
*   **Sense 5 (Mental Hospital):** This is clearly incorrect.

**Revisiting Sense 1 vs Sense 3:**
In political science, "institutions" can refer to formal organizations (Sense 1) or established societal structures/norms (Sense 3).

*   If we interpret "institutions" as the formal bodies (Parliament, Supreme Court), Sense 1 is strong.
*   If we interpret "institutions" as the underlying rules and traditions that define democracy (e.g., the institution of free elections), Sense 3 is strong.

The phrase "core institutions" in a political context usually refers to the fundamental, established structures of governance (legislature, judiciary, executive). These structures are organizations (Sense 1).

However, let's look closely at the provided examples for Sense 3: "the institution of marriage; the institution of slavery." These examples highlight the abstract, societal, and long-standing nature of the concept.

When discussing the *stability of attitudes towards democracy*, the focus is often on the resilience of the *system* itself.

Let's compare the typical usage:
1. "The UN is a global institution." (Sense 1 - Organization)
2. "The institution of monarchy is fading." (Sense 3 - Societal Custom/System)
3. "The judicial institution is strong." (Sense 1 - Organization/Structure)

In the context "attitudes towards democracy and its core institutions," the meaning is the established political and social framework. Both Sense 1 and Sense 3 are plausible depending on the specific academic framing.

However, Sense 3 ("a custom that for a long time has been an important feature of some group or society") is often the preferred sense in general language when referring to fundamental, enduring societal structures (like democracy itself, or the institutions that support it), encompassing both the formal bodies and the underlying norms. The examples provided (marriage, slavery) strongly lean towards the abstract, societal feature definition.

Given the options, Sense 3 captures the abstract, foundational nature of the structures that define a society's political character, which fits well with the discussion of "attitudes towards democracy."

Let's select Sense 3 as the best fit for the abstract, foundational nature of democratic structures.


[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: support
Target surface form: Support
Context:
Those are some of the findings of the latest Latinobarómetro poll taken in 18 countries and published exclusively by The Economist. Because the poll has been taken regularly since 1995, it tracks changes in attitude across the region. Two related things stand out in the results of this year's poll, taken in September and early October. The first is Latin America's fairly sunny mood. The second is the increasing stability of attitudes towards democracy and its core institutions. <t>Support</t> for democracy has risen noticeably in several countries on the Pacific rim of South America (see table 1). For example in Peru, where economic growth has averaged 6% a year since 2002, support for democracy has risen from a low of 40% in 2005 to 61% this year.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=support%1:04:04:: | definition=the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities | examples=his support kept the family together; they gave him emotional support during difficult times
2. sense_key=support%1:04:00:: | definition=aiding the cause or policy or interests of | examples=the president no longer has the support of his own party; they developed a scheme of mutual support
3. sense_key=support%1:09:00:: | definition=something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest | examples=the policy found little public support; his faith was all the support he needed
4. sense_key=support%1:04:03:: | definition=a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission | synonyms=reinforcement, reenforcement | examples=they called for artillery support
5. sense_key=support%1:04:02:: | definition=documentary validation | synonyms=documentation | examples=his documentation of the results was excellent; the strongest support for this view is the work of Jones
6. sense_key=support%1:21:00:: | definition=the financial means whereby one lives | synonyms=keep, livelihood, living, bread and butter, sustenance | examples=each child was expected to pay for their keep; he applied to the state for support
7. sense_key=support%1:06:01:: | definition=supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation | examples=the statue stood on a marble support
8. sense_key=support%1:04:01:: | definition=the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening | synonyms=supporting | examples=he leaned against the wall for support
9. sense_key=support%1:10:01:: | definition=a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts | synonyms=accompaniment, musical accompaniment, backup
10. sense_key=support%1:06:00:: | definition=any device that bears the weight of another thing | examples=there was no place to attach supports for a shelf
11. sense_key=support%1:21:01:: | definition=financial resources provided to make some project possible | synonyms=financial support, funding, backing, financial backing | examples=the foundation provided support for the experiment

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:
1.  **Analyze the context:** The sentence is: "<t>Support</t> for democracy has risen noticeably in several countries on the Pacific rim of South America (see table 1). For example in Peru, where economic growth has averaged 6% a year since 2002, support for democracy has risen from a low of 40% in 2005 to 61% this year."
2.  **Identify the target word and its usage:** The target word is "Support." It is used in the phrase "Support for democracy."
3.  **Determine the meaning in context:** Here, "support" refers to the level of approval, backing, or agreement given to the concept of "democracy."
4.  **Examine the candidate senses:**
    *   1. Providing for/maintaining (money/necessities). (Financial/material provision) -> Unlikely.
    *   2. Aiding the cause or policy or interests of. (Agreement/backing for an idea/cause) -> Highly likely. "Support for democracy" fits this definition perfectly.
    *   3. Something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest. (General backing/approval) -> Plausible, but Sense 2 is more specific to *causes/policies*.
    *   4. Military operation/reinforcement. -> Irrelevant.
    *   5. Documentary validation. -> Irrelevant.
    *   6. Financial means/livelihood. -> Irrelevant.
    *   7. Supporting structure/foundation. (Physical) -> Irrelevant.
    *   8. Act of bearing weight/strengthening. (Physical) -> Irrelevant.
    *   9. Musical part. -> Irrelevant.
    *   10. Device that bears weight. (Physical) -> Irrelevant.
    *   11. Financial resources/funding. (Financial provision) -> Unlikely, as the context is political/attitudinal, not financial funding of a project.
5.  **Compare the best candidates (2 and 3):**
    *   Sense 2: "aiding the cause or policy or interests of." (e.g., "the president no longer has the support of his own party")
    *   Sense 3: "something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest." (e.g., "the policy found little public support")
    *   Both are very close. However, Sense 2 explicitly uses the language of "cause or policy or interests," which aligns perfectly with "democracy." Sense 3 is broader ("immaterial assistance"). Sense 2 is the most precise fit for political/ideological backing.
6.  **Select the best sense:** Sense 2.
7.  **Format the output:** Create the required JSON object.


[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: country
Target surface form: countries
Context:
Those are some of the findings of the latest Latinobarómetro poll taken in 18 countries and published exclusively by The Economist. Because the poll has been taken regularly since 1995, it tracks changes in attitude across the region. Two related things stand out in the results of this year's poll, taken in September and early October. The first is Latin America's fairly sunny mood. The second is the increasing stability of attitudes towards democracy and its core institutions. Support for democracy has risen noticeably in several <t>countries</t> on the Pacific rim of South America (see table 1). For example in Peru, where economic growth has averaged 6% a year since 2002, support for democracy has risen from a low of 40% in 2005 to 61% this year.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=country%1:14:00:: | definition=a politically organized body of people under a single government | synonyms=state, nation, land, commonwealth, res publica, body politic | examples=the state has elected a new president; African nations
2. sense_key=country%1:15:00:: | definition=the territory occupied by a nation | synonyms=state, land | examples=he returned to the land of his birth; he visited several European countries
3. sense_key=country%1:14:01:: | definition=the people who live in a nation or country | synonyms=nation, land | examples=a statement that sums up the nation's mood; the news was announced to the nation
4. sense_key=country%1:15:01:: | definition=an area outside of cities and towns | synonyms=rural area | examples=his poetry celebrated the slower pace of life in the country
5. sense_key=country%1:15:02:: | definition=a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography) | synonyms=area | examples=it was a mountainous area; Bible country

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

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

Context: "Support for democracy has risen noticeably in several <t>countries</t> on the Pacific rim of South America (see table 1). For example in Peru, where economic growth has averaged 6% a year since 2002, support for democracy has risen from a low of 40% in 2005 to 61% this year."

The word "countries" refers to specific political/geographical entities (like Peru, which is mentioned immediately after). The context discusses political attitudes (support for democracy) within these entities.

Candidate Senses:
1. `country%1:14:00`: a politically organized body of people under a single government. Synonyms: state, nation, land, commonwealth, res publica, body politic. (Focuses on political organization/statehood).
2. `country%1:15:00`: the territory occupied by a nation. Synonyms: state, land. (Focuses on physical territory).
3. `country%1:14:01`: the people who live in a nation or country. Synonyms: nation, land. (Focuses on inhabitants).
4. `country%1:15:01`: an area outside of cities and towns. Synonyms: rural area. (Focuses on rural geography).
5. `country%1:15:02`: a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary. Synonyms: area. (Focuses on general region).

Analysis:
The context links "countries" to "support for democracy" and mentions "Peru" as an example. This strongly suggests the sense of a sovereign political entity or nation-state.

*   Sense 1: "a politically organized body of people under a single government." This perfectly matches the concept of a nation-state where political attitudes (like support for democracy) are measured.
*   Sense 2: "the territory occupied by a nation." While related, the focus here is on the political unit, not just the physical landmass.
*   Sense 3: "the people who live in a nation or country." Incorrect; the context refers to the political units themselves, not the population.
*   Sense 4: "an area outside of cities and towns." Incorrect (rural sense).
*   Sense 5: "a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary." Too vague; the context implies defined political units.

Sense 1 is the most precise fit, as it captures the political and governmental nature of the entities being discussed (where democracy is supported).

Wait, I need to check the provided sense keys and map them to the index numbers.

1. sense_key=country%1:14:00 -> Sense 1 (Political body)
2. sense_key=country%1:15:00 -> Sense 2 (Territory)
3. sense_key=country%1:14:01 -> Sense 3 (People)
4. sense_key=country%1:15:01 -> Sense 4 (Rural area)
5. sense_key=country%1:15:02 -> Sense 5 (Geographical region)

The best sense is Sense 1, which corresponds to index 1.

Let me re-read the instructions and check if I missed any nuance.
The context is about political polling ("Latinobarómetro poll," "support for democracy").
Sense 1: "a politically organized body of people under a single government." This is the definition of a country/nation-state in a political science context.

The index for Sense 1 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: south_america
Target surface form: South America
Context:
Those are some of the findings of the latest Latinobarómetro poll taken in 18 countries and published exclusively by The Economist. Because the poll has been taken regularly since 1995, it tracks changes in attitude across the region. Two related things stand out in the results of this year's poll, taken in September and early October. The first is Latin America's fairly sunny mood. The second is the increasing stability of attitudes towards democracy and its core institutions. Support for democracy has risen noticeably in several countries on the Pacific rim of <t>South America</t> (see table 1). For example in Peru, where economic growth has averaged 6% a year since 2002, support for democracy has risen from a low of 40% in 2005 to 61% this year.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=south_america%1:17:00:: | definition=a continent in the western hemisphere connected to North America by the Isthmus of Panama
2. sense_key=south_america%1:14:00:: | definition=the nations of the South American continent collectively | examples=South America is an important market for goods from the United States

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:
The user wants me to perform Word Sense Disambiguation for the target surface form "South America" in the given context.
The target lemma is "south_america".
The context is: "Support for democracy has risen noticeably in several countries on the Pacific rim of <t>South America</t> (see table 1). For example in Peru, where economic growth has averaged 6% a year since 2002, support for democracy has risen from a low of 40% in 2005 to 61% this year."

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=south_america%1:17:00:: | definition=a continent in the western hemisphere connected to North America by the Isthmus of Panama
2. sense_key=south_america%1:14:00:: | definition=the nations of the South American continent collectively | examples=South America is an important market for goods from the United States

Analysis of the context:
The sentence mentions "several countries on the Pacific rim of South America." It then gives an example: "For example in Peru...". Peru is a country located in South America. The discussion is about political attitudes (support for democracy) in specific countries within the region.

Evaluation of senses:
Sense 1: "a continent in the western hemisphere connected to North America by the Isthmus of Panama." This defines the geographical landmass. While technically correct, the context focuses on *countries* and *political trends* within the region, not just the physical continent itself.
Sense 2: "the nations of the South American continent collectively." This refers to the political and collective entity of the countries in the region. This aligns perfectly with the discussion of "several countries," "Peru," and regional political trends.

Conclusion: Sense 2 is the best fit because the context treats "South America" as a collective political/geographical entity encompassing multiple nations where specific country-level data (like Peru's democracy support) is being discussed.

I need to return the index of the chosen sense.
Sense 1 is index 1.
Sense 2 is index 2.

The best sense is Sense 2.


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

[User]
Target lemma: table
Target surface form: table
Context:
Those are some of the findings of the latest Latinobarómetro poll taken in 18 countries and published exclusively by The Economist. Because the poll has been taken regularly since 1995, it tracks changes in attitude across the region. Two related things stand out in the results of this year's poll, taken in September and early October. The first is Latin America's fairly sunny mood. The second is the increasing stability of attitudes towards democracy and its core institutions. Support for democracy has risen noticeably in several countries on the Pacific rim of South America (see <t>table</t> 1). For example in Peru, where economic growth has averaged 6% a year since 2002, support for democracy has risen from a low of 40% in 2005 to 61% this year.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=table%1:14:00:: | definition=a set of data arranged in rows and columns | synonyms=tabular array | examples=see table 1
2. sense_key=table%1:06:01:: | definition=a piece of furniture having a smooth flat top that is usually supported by one or more vertical legs | examples=it was a sturdy table
3. sense_key=table%1:06:02:: | definition=a piece of furniture with tableware for a meal laid out on it | examples=I reserved a table at my favorite restaurant
4. sense_key=table%1:17:00:: | definition=flat tableland with steep edges | synonyms=mesa | examples=the tribe was relatively safe on the mesa but they had to descend into the valley for water
5. sense_key=table%1:14:01:: | definition=a company of people assembled at a table for a meal or game | examples=he entertained the whole table with his witty remarks
6. sense_key=table%1:13:01:: | definition=food or meals in general | synonyms=board | examples=she sets a fine table; room and board

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

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

Context:
"Support for democracy has risen noticeably in several countries on the Pacific rim of South America (see <t>table</t> 1)."

Target word: table

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=table%1:14:00:: | definition=a set of data arranged in rows and columns | synonyms=tabular array | examples=see table 1
2. sense_key=table%1:06:01:: | definition=a piece of furniture having a smooth flat top that is usually supported by one or more vertical legs | examples=it was a sturdy table
3. sense_key=table%1:06:02:: | definition=a piece of furniture with tableware for a meal laid out on it | examples=I reserved a table at my favorite restaurant
4. sense_key=table%1:17:00:: | definition=flat tableland with steep edges | synonyms=mesa | examples=the tribe was relatively safe on the mesa but they had to descend into the valley for water
5. sense_key=table%1:14:01:: | definition=a company of people assembled at a table for a meal or game | examples=he entertained the whole table with his witty remarks
6. sense_key=table%1:13:01:: | definition=food or meals in general | synonyms=board | examples=she sets a fine table; room and board

Analysis:
The phrase is "(see table 1)". This structure strongly suggests a reference to a visual aid containing data.
Sense 1: "a set of data arranged in rows and columns" (synonyms: tabular array, examples: see table 1). This perfectly matches the usage in academic/report writing ("see table 1").
Sense 2: Furniture. Does not fit "see table 1".
Sense 3: Furniture for dining. Does not fit "see table 1".
Sense 4: Geographical feature (mesa). Does not fit "see table 1".
Sense 5: Group of people. Does not fit "see table 1".
Sense 6: Food/meals. Does not fit "see table 1".

Conclusion: Sense 1 is the correct sense.


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

[User]
Target lemma: year
Target surface form: year
Context:
Because the poll has been taken regularly since 1995, it tracks changes in attitude across the region. Two related things stand out in the results of this year's poll, taken in September and early October. The first is Latin America's fairly sunny mood. The second is the increasing stability of attitudes towards democracy and its core institutions. Support for democracy has risen noticeably in several countries on the Pacific rim of South America (see table 1). For example in Peru, where economic growth has averaged 6% a <t>year</t> since 2002, support for democracy has risen from a low of 40% in 2005 to 61% this year. It also rose in Mexico, where the economy has recovered after suffering a big drop in output last year.

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

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 "year" based on the provided context.

Context snippet: "For example in Peru, where economic growth has averaged 6% a <t>year</t> since 2002, support for democracy has risen from a low of 40% in 2005 to 61% this year."

Target word: year
Contextual usage: "averaged 6% a year since 2002"

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

Analysis:
The phrase "averaged 6% a year since 2002" refers to an average rate of economic growth over a standard unit of time, which is a calendar year (365/366 days).

*   Sense 1: "a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days". This perfectly matches the concept of an annual average.
*   Sense 2: "a period of time occupying a regular part of a calendar year that is used for some particular activity" (e.g., school year). This is too specific and doesn't fit the economic growth context.
*   Sense 3: "the period of time that it takes for a planet... to make a complete revolution around the sun". This is astronomical and irrelevant here.
*   Sense 4: "a body of students who graduate together". This is completely irrelevant.

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: support
Target surface form: support
Context:
Because the poll has been taken regularly since 1995, it tracks changes in attitude across the region. Two related things stand out in the results of this year's poll, taken in September and early October. The first is Latin America's fairly sunny mood. The second is the increasing stability of attitudes towards democracy and its core institutions. Support for democracy has risen noticeably in several countries on the Pacific rim of South America (see table 1). For example in Peru, where economic growth has averaged 6% a year since 2002, <t>support</t> for democracy has risen from a low of 40% in 2005 to 61% this year. It also rose in Mexico, where the economy has recovered after suffering a big drop in output last year.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=support%1:04:04:: | definition=the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities | examples=his support kept the family together; they gave him emotional support during difficult times
2. sense_key=support%1:04:00:: | definition=aiding the cause or policy or interests of | examples=the president no longer has the support of his own party; they developed a scheme of mutual support
3. sense_key=support%1:09:00:: | definition=something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest | examples=the policy found little public support; his faith was all the support he needed
4. sense_key=support%1:04:03:: | definition=a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission | synonyms=reinforcement, reenforcement | examples=they called for artillery support
5. sense_key=support%1:04:02:: | definition=documentary validation | synonyms=documentation | examples=his documentation of the results was excellent; the strongest support for this view is the work of Jones
6. sense_key=support%1:21:00:: | definition=the financial means whereby one lives | synonyms=keep, livelihood, living, bread and butter, sustenance | examples=each child was expected to pay for their keep; he applied to the state for support
7. sense_key=support%1:06:01:: | definition=supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation | examples=the statue stood on a marble support
8. sense_key=support%1:04:01:: | definition=the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening | synonyms=supporting | examples=he leaned against the wall for support
9. sense_key=support%1:10:01:: | definition=a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts | synonyms=accompaniment, musical accompaniment, backup
10. sense_key=support%1:06:00:: | definition=any device that bears the weight of another thing | examples=there was no place to attach supports for a shelf
11. sense_key=support%1:21:01:: | definition=financial resources provided to make some project possible | synonyms=financial support, funding, backing, financial backing | examples=the foundation provided support for the experiment

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:
1.  **Analyze the context:** The sentence is: "Support for democracy has risen noticeably in several countries on the Pacific rim of South America (see table 1). For example in Peru, where economic growth has averaged 6% a year since 2002, <t>support</t> for democracy has risen from a low of 40% in 2005 to 61% this year."
2.  **Determine the meaning of 'support' in context:** Here, 'support' refers to the level of approval, backing, or endorsement given to the concept of 'democracy'. It is a measure of public opinion or acceptance.
3.  **Examine the candidate senses:**
    *   1. Providing for/maintaining (financial/necessities). (Incorrect - not about money/necessities here).
    *   2. Aiding the cause or policy or interests of. (Highly relevant - 'democracy' is a cause/policy/interest).
    *   3. Something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest. (Highly relevant - 'democracy' is a cause/interest; 'support' is the immaterial backing).
    *   4. Military operation/reinforcement. (Incorrect).
    *   5. Documentary validation. (Incorrect).
    *   6. Financial means/livelihood. (Incorrect).
    *   7. Supporting structure (physical). (Incorrect).
    *   8. Act of bearing weight (physical). (Incorrect).
    *   9. Musical part. (Incorrect).
    *   10. Device that bears weight (physical). (Incorrect).
    *   11. Financial resources/funding. (Incorrect - while related to backing, the context is political/attitudinal, not purely financial funding).
4.  **Compare the best candidates (2 and 3):**
    *   Sense 2: "aiding the cause or policy or interests of." (Focuses on the action of aiding).
    *   Sense 3: "something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest." (Focuses on the state of providing assistance/backing).
5.  **Refine the choice based on usage:** When discussing "Support for democracy," we are quantifying the level of backing or approval. Both 2 and 3 fit well. However, Sense 3 ("something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest") is often used when discussing public opinion or political backing (e.g., "public support," "support for a policy"). Sense 2 is also very strong, but Sense 3 captures the abstract, non-material nature of political backing most accurately in this context.
6.  **Final Selection:** Sense 3 is the most precise fit for political/attitudinal backing.


[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: low
Target surface form: low
Context:
Because the poll has been taken regularly since 1995, it tracks changes in attitude across the region. Two related things stand out in the results of this year's poll, taken in September and early October. The first is Latin America's fairly sunny mood. The second is the increasing stability of attitudes towards democracy and its core institutions. Support for democracy has risen noticeably in several countries on the Pacific rim of South America (see table 1). For example in Peru, where economic growth has averaged 6% a year since 2002, support for democracy has risen from a <t>low</t> of 40% in 2005 to 61% this year. It also rose in Mexico, where the economy has recovered after suffering a big drop in output last year.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=low%1:26:00:: | definition=an air mass of lower pressure; often brings precipitation | synonyms=depression | examples=a low moved in over night bringing sleet and snow
2. sense_key=low%1:18:00:: | definition=British political cartoonist (born in New Zealand) who created the character Colonel Blimp (1891-1963) | synonyms=David Low, Sir David Low, Sir David Alexander Cecil Low
3. sense_key=low%1:07:00:: | definition=a low level or position or degree | examples=the stock market fell to a new low
4. sense_key=low%1:06:00:: | definition=the lowest forward gear ratio in the gear box of a motor vehicle; used to start a car moving | synonyms=first gear, first, low gear

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 "low" in the given context.

Context: "For example in Peru, where economic growth has averaged 6% a year since 2002, support for democracy has risen from a <t>low</t> of 40% in 2005 to 61% this year."

Target word: low

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=low%1:26:00:: | definition=an air mass of lower pressure; often brings precipitation | synonyms=depression | examples=a low moved in over night bringing sleet and snow (Meteorological)
2. sense_key=low%1:18:00:: | definition=British political cartoonist (born in New Zealand) who created the character Colonel Blimp (1891-1963) | synonyms=David Low, Sir David Low, Sir David Alexander Cecil Low (Proper Noun)
3. sense_key=low%1:07:00:: | definition=a low level or position or degree | examples=the stock market fell to a new low (Level/Degree)
4. sense_key=low%1:06:00:: | definition=the lowest forward gear ratio in the gear box of a motor vehicle; used to start a car moving | synonyms=first gear, first, low gear (Automotive)

Analysis:
The context discusses "support for democracy" and provides a percentage: "support for democracy has risen from a low of 40% in 2005 to 61% this year."
Here, "low" refers to the initial percentage or level of support.

Checking the senses:
1. Meteorological: Irrelevant.
2. Proper Noun: Irrelevant.
3. Level/Degree: "a low level or position or degree." This fits perfectly with "a low of 40%" referring to a level of support. The example "the stock market fell to a new low" also supports this sense of minimum value/level.
4. Automotive: Irrelevant.

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: year
Target surface form: year
Context:
Because the poll has been taken regularly since 1995, it tracks changes in attitude across the region. Two related things stand out in the results of this year's poll, taken in September and early October. The first is Latin America's fairly sunny mood. The second is the increasing stability of attitudes towards democracy and its core institutions. Support for democracy has risen noticeably in several countries on the Pacific rim of South America (see table 1). For example in Peru, where economic growth has averaged 6% a year since 2002, support for democracy has risen from a low of 40% in 2005 to 61% this <t>year</t>. It also rose in Mexico, where the economy has recovered after suffering a big drop in output last year.

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

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 "year" in the provided context.

Context snippet: "For example in Peru, where economic growth has averaged 6% a year since 2002, support for democracy has risen from a low of 40% in 2005 to 61% this <t>year</t>. It also rose in Mexico, where the economy has recovered after suffering a big drop in output last year."

Target word: "year" (specifically "this year").

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

Analysis:
The context discusses economic growth ("averaged 6% a year since 2002") and changes in support for democracy over time, referencing specific years (2005, "this year", "last year").
"This year" refers to the current calendar period being discussed in the report/poll.

Let's evaluate the senses:
1. **sense_key=year%1:28:01**: A standard period of time (365/366 days). This fits perfectly with referring to the current calendar year in a statistical/reporting context.
2. **sense_key=year%1:28:02**: A specific segment of a calendar year (e.g., academic year). This is too specific and doesn't match the general context of economic/political reporting.
3. **sense_key=year%1:28:00**: Astronomical year. Irrelevant to economic/political data.
4. **sense_key=year%1:14:00**: Cohort of students. Irrelevant.

Conclusion: Sense 1 is the best fit. It represents the general concept of a calendar year, which is what "this year" refers to in the context of tracking changes and economic averages.


[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: economy
Target surface form: economy
Context:
Two related things stand out in the results of this year's poll, taken in September and early October. The first is Latin America's fairly sunny mood. The second is the increasing stability of attitudes towards democracy and its core institutions. Support for democracy has risen noticeably in several countries on the Pacific rim of South America (see table 1). For example in Peru, where economic growth has averaged 6% a year since 2002, support for democracy has risen from a low of 40% in 2005 to 61% this year. It also rose in Mexico, where the <t>economy</t> has recovered after suffering a big drop in output last year. But only around half of respondents in Mexico and Brazil, the region's two most populous countries, are convinced democrats, which drags down the regional average (see chart 2).

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=economy%1:14:00:: | definition=the system of production and distribution and consumption | synonyms=economic system
2. sense_key=economy%1:09:01:: | definition=the efficient use of resources | examples=economy of effort
3. sense_key=economy%1:07:00:: | definition=frugality in the expenditure of money or resources | synonyms=thriftiness | examples=the Scots are famous for their economy
4. sense_key=economy%1:04:00:: | definition=an act of economizing; reduction in cost | synonyms=saving | examples=it was a small economy to walk to work every day; there was a saving of 50 cents

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 "economy" in the given context.

Context: "It also rose in Mexico, where the <t>economy</t> has recovered after suffering a big drop in output last year."

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=economy%1:14:00:: | definition=the system of production and distribution and consumption | synonyms=economic system
2. sense_key=economy%1:09:01:: | definition=the efficient use of resources | examples=economy of effort
3. sense_key=economy%1:07:00:: | definition=frugality in the expenditure of money or resources | synonyms=thriftiness | examples=the Scots are famous for their economy
4. sense_key=economy%1:04:00:: | definition=an act of economizing; reduction in cost | synonyms=saving | examples=it was a small economy to walk to work every day; there was a saving of 50 cents

Analysis:
The phrase is "the economy has recovered after suffering a big drop in output last year."
"Output" refers to production.
When discussing recovery from a drop in output, the term "economy" refers to the overall state of the national or regional system of production and trade.

Let's evaluate the senses:
1. sense_key=economy%1:14:00: Definition is "the system of production and distribution and consumption." This perfectly matches the context of national output and recovery.
2. sense_key=economy%1:09:01: Definition is "the efficient use of resources." This is too narrow and doesn't fit the context of a large-scale recovery from a drop in output.
3. sense_key=economy%1:07:00: Definition is "frugality in the expenditure of money or resources." This relates to personal thriftiness, not national output recovery.
4. sense_key=economy%1:04:00: Definition is "an act of economizing; reduction in cost." This refers to a specific action or saving, not the overall state of the system.

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: drop
Target surface form: drop
Context:
Two related things stand out in the results of this year's poll, taken in September and early October. The first is Latin America's fairly sunny mood. The second is the increasing stability of attitudes towards democracy and its core institutions. Support for democracy has risen noticeably in several countries on the Pacific rim of South America (see table 1). For example in Peru, where economic growth has averaged 6% a year since 2002, support for democracy has risen from a low of 40% in 2005 to 61% this year. It also rose in Mexico, where the economy has recovered after suffering a big <t>drop</t> in output last year. But only around half of respondents in Mexico and Brazil, the region's two most populous countries, are convinced democrats, which drags down the regional average (see chart 2).

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=drop%1:25:00:: | definition=a shape that is spherical and small | synonyms=bead, pearl | examples=he studied the shapes of low-viscosity drops; beads of sweat on his forehead
2. sense_key=drop%1:23:00:: | definition=a small indefinite quantity (especially of a liquid); ; ; ; --Kipling | synonyms=drib, driblet | examples=he had a drop too much to drink; a drop of each sample was analyzed
3. sense_key=drop%1:07:00:: | definition=a sudden sharp decrease in some quantity | synonyms=dip, fall, free fall | examples=a drop of 57 points on the Dow Jones index; there was a drop in pressure in the pulmonary artery
4. sense_key=drop%1:17:00:: | definition=a steep high face of rock | synonyms=cliff, drop-off | examples=he stood on a high cliff overlooking the town; a steep drop
5. sense_key=drop%1:15:00:: | definition=a predetermined hiding place for the deposit and distribution of illicit goods (such as drugs or stolen property)
6. sense_key=drop%1:11:00:: | definition=a free and rapid descent by the force of gravity | synonyms=fall | examples=it was a miracle that he survived the drop from that height
7. sense_key=drop%1:06:01:: | definition=a curtain that can be lowered and raised onto a stage from the flies; often used as background scenery | synonyms=drop curtain, drop cloth
8. sense_key=drop%1:06:00:: | definition=a central depository where things can be left or picked up
9. sense_key=drop%1:04:00:: | definition=the act of dropping something | examples=they expected the drop would be successful

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 "drop" in the given context.

Context snippet: "It also rose in Mexico, where the economy has recovered after suffering a big <t>drop</t> in output last year."

Target word: drop

Candidate senses analysis:
1. sense_key=drop%1:25:00: Shape (spherical, small). Irrelevant.
2. sense_key=drop%1:23:00: Small indefinite quantity (liquid). Irrelevant (output is not a liquid).
3. sense_key=drop%1:07:00: A sudden sharp decrease in some quantity. Synonyms: dip, fall. Examples: drop of 57 points on the Dow Jones index; there was a drop in pressure. This matches the context: "a big drop in output." Output is a quantity, and the context implies a negative change (suffering a big drop, followed by recovery).
4. sense_key=drop%1:17:00: Steep high face of rock. Irrelevant.
5. sense_key=drop%1:15:00: Hiding place for illicit goods. Irrelevant.
6. sense_key=drop%1:11:00: Free and rapid descent by gravity. Irrelevant (economic output decline, not physical falling).
7. sense_key=drop%1:06:01: Stage curtain. Irrelevant.
8. sense_key=drop%1:06:00: Central depository. Irrelevant.
9. sense_key=drop%1:04:00: The act of dropping something. While related, the context uses "a big drop in output," treating "drop" as the noun representing the decrease, not the action itself. Sense 3 is more precise for the meaning of a decline in quantity.

Conclusion: Sense 3, "a sudden sharp decrease in some quantity," is the best fit for "a big drop in output."


[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: output
Target surface form: output
Context:
Two related things stand out in the results of this year's poll, taken in September and early October. The first is Latin America's fairly sunny mood. The second is the increasing stability of attitudes towards democracy and its core institutions. Support for democracy has risen noticeably in several countries on the Pacific rim of South America (see table 1). For example in Peru, where economic growth has averaged 6% a year since 2002, support for democracy has risen from a low of 40% in 2005 to 61% this year. It also rose in Mexico, where the economy has recovered after suffering a big drop in <t>output</t> last year. But only around half of respondents in Mexico and Brazil, the region's two most populous countries, are convinced democrats, which drags down the regional average (see chart 2).

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=output%1:06:00:: | definition=final product; the things produced | synonyms=end product
2. sense_key=output%1:04:00:: | definition=production of a certain amount | synonyms=yield
3. sense_key=output%1:10:02:: | definition=signal that comes out of an electronic system | synonyms=output signal
4. sense_key=output%1:23:00:: | definition=the quantity of something (as a commodity) that is created (usually within a given period of time) | synonyms=yield, production | examples=production was up in the second quarter
5. sense_key=output%1:06:01:: | definition=what is produced in a given time period | synonyms=outturn, turnout

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:
Thinking Process:

1.  **Analyze the Context:** The sentence containing the target word is: "It also rose in Mexico, where the economy has recovered after suffering a big drop in <t>output</t> last year."
2.  **Determine the Meaning of 'output' in context:** The word 'output' is modifying 'economy' and refers to something that dropped significantly in the economy last year, leading to a subsequent recovery. In economic terms, this refers to production, goods, or economic activity.
3.  **Examine the Candidate Senses:**

    *   1. `sense_key=output%1:06:00`: definition=final product; the things produced. Synonyms=end product. (Relates to physical goods/products.)
    *   2. `sense_key=output%1:04:00`: definition=production of a certain amount. Synonyms=yield. (General production/quantity.)
    *   3. `sense_key=output%1:10:02`: definition=signal that comes out of an electronic system. Synonyms=output signal. (Technical/electronic context. Highly unlikely here.)
    *   4. `sense_key=output%1:23:00`: definition=the quantity of something (as a commodity) that is created (usually within a given period of time). Synonyms=yield, production. Examples=production was up in the second quarter. (Economic/production quantity. Fits well with 'economy' and 'drop'.)
    *   5. `sense_key=output%1:06:01`: definition=what is produced in a given time period. Synonyms=outturn, turnout. (Similar to 4, focusing on the result over time.)

4.  **Compare and Select the Best Fit:**
    *   The context is macroeconomic ("the economy has recovered after suffering a big drop in output").
    *   Sense 3 is irrelevant (electronics).
    *   Sense 1 (final product) is too narrow, though related.
    *   Sense 2, 4, and 5 all relate to production/quantity.
    *   Sense 4 specifically defines 'output' as "the quantity of something (as a commodity) that is created (usually within a given period of time)" and includes 'production' and 'yield' as synonyms, and the example ("production was up in the second quarter") is highly relevant to economic reporting. This sense captures the concept of economic output (GDP, industrial production, etc.) most accurately.
    *   Sense 5 is also good, but Sense 4 provides a slightly more formal and comprehensive definition matching the economic context of a "big drop" in the economy.

5.  **Conclusion:** Sense 4 is the best fit for 'output' referring to economic production/quantity.


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

[User]
Target lemma: year
Target surface form: year
Context:
Two related things stand out in the results of this year's poll, taken in September and early October. The first is Latin America's fairly sunny mood. The second is the increasing stability of attitudes towards democracy and its core institutions. Support for democracy has risen noticeably in several countries on the Pacific rim of South America (see table 1). For example in Peru, where economic growth has averaged 6% a year since 2002, support for democracy has risen from a low of 40% in 2005 to 61% this year. It also rose in Mexico, where the economy has recovered after suffering a big drop in output last <t>year</t>. But only around half of respondents in Mexico and Brazil, the region's two most populous countries, are convinced democrats, which drags down the regional average (see chart 2).

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

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 "year" in the provided context.

Context snippet: "For example in Peru, where economic growth has averaged 6% a year since 2002, support for democracy has risen from a low of 40% in 2005 to 61% this year. It also rose in Mexico, where the economy has recovered after suffering a big drop in output last <t>year</t>."

Target word: "year" (in "last year").

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

Analysis:
The phrase is "last year" in the context of economic output recovery ("the economy has recovered after suffering a big drop in output last year"). This refers to the most recent completed 12-month period.

1. sense_key=year%1:28:01: This definition ("a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days") perfectly matches the concept of a standard calendar year, which is what "last year" refers to in an economic/historical context.
2. sense_key=year%1:28:02: This is too specific (e.g., school year) and doesn't fit the general economic context.
3. sense_key=year%1:28:00: This is astronomical and irrelevant here.
4. sense_key=year%1:14:00: This refers to a cohort of students and is irrelevant here.

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: half
Target surface form: half
Context:
The first is Latin America's fairly sunny mood. The second is the increasing stability of attitudes towards democracy and its core institutions. Support for democracy has risen noticeably in several countries on the Pacific rim of South America (see table 1). For example in Peru, where economic growth has averaged 6% a year since 2002, support for democracy has risen from a low of 40% in 2005 to 61% this year. It also rose in Mexico, where the economy has recovered after suffering a big drop in output last year. But only around <t>half</t> of respondents in Mexico and Brazil, the region's two most populous countries, are convinced democrats, which drags down the regional average (see chart 2). Some 44% of respondents across the region pronounced themselves satisfied with how their country's democracy works in practice, the same figure as last year but a big increase on the 25% in 2001 (chart 3).

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=half%1:23:00:: | definition=one of two equal parts of a divisible whole | synonyms=one-half | examples=half a loaf; half an hour
2. sense_key=half%1:28:00:: | definition=one of two divisions into which some games or performances are divided: the two divisions are separated by an interval

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 "half" in the given context.

Context: "But only around <t>half</t> of respondents in Mexico and Brazil, the region's two most populous countries, are convinced democrats, which drags down the regional average (see chart 2)."

Target word: half

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=half%1:23:00:: | definition=one of two equal parts of a divisible whole | synonyms=one-half | examples=half a loaf; half an hour
2. sense_key=half%1:28:00:: | definition=one of two divisions into which some games or performances are divided: the two divisions are separated by an interval

Analysis:
The word "half" is used in the phrase "around half of respondents".
"Respondents" refers to people surveyed.
The context is discussing percentages and proportions of people who hold certain views (being convinced democrats).
"Half of respondents" means approximately 50% of the people surveyed.

Sense 1: "one of two equal parts of a divisible whole". This aligns perfectly with expressing a proportion (50% is one of two equal parts).
Sense 2: "one of two divisions into which some games or performances are divided". This refers to halves of a performance (e.g., the first half of a game) and is irrelevant here.

Conclusion: Sense 1 is the correct sense.


[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: respondent
Target surface form: respondents
Context:
The first is Latin America's fairly sunny mood. The second is the increasing stability of attitudes towards democracy and its core institutions. Support for democracy has risen noticeably in several countries on the Pacific rim of South America (see table 1). For example in Peru, where economic growth has averaged 6% a year since 2002, support for democracy has risen from a low of 40% in 2005 to 61% this year. It also rose in Mexico, where the economy has recovered after suffering a big drop in output last year. But only around half of <t>respondents</t> in Mexico and Brazil, the region's two most populous countries, are convinced democrats, which drags down the regional average (see chart 2). Some 44% of respondents across the region pronounced themselves satisfied with how their country's democracy works in practice, the same figure as last year but a big increase on the 25% in 2001 (chart 3).

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=respondent%1:18:01:: | definition=the codefendant (especially in a divorce proceeding) who is accused of adultery with the corespondent
2. sense_key=respondent%1:18:00:: | definition=someone who responds | synonyms=responder, answerer

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:
1.  **Analyze the target word and context:**
    *   Target lemma: respondent
    *   Target surface form: respondents
    *   Context snippet: "But only around half of <t>respondents</t> in Mexico and Brazil, the region's two most populous countries, are convinced democrats, which drags down the regional average (see chart 2). Some 44% of respondents across the region pronounced themselves satisfied with how their country's democracy works in practice, the same figure as last year but a big increase on the 25% in 2001 (chart 3)."
    *   The context discusses surveys, attitudes towards democracy, and percentages of people in Mexico and Brazil.

2.  **Analyze the candidate senses:**
    *   Sense 1: `respondent%1:18:01` :: definition=the codefendant (especially in a divorce proceeding) who is accused of adultery with the corespondent. (Legal/Divorce context)
    *   Sense 2: `respondent%1:18:00` :: definition=someone who responds | synonyms=responder, answerer. (General context of answering/surveying)

3.  **Match context to senses:**
    *   The context is about political attitudes ("convinced democrats," "support for democracy," "satisfied with how their country's democracy works").
    *   The word "respondents" refers to the people who provided the data or answers in the surveys mentioned (implied by "chart 2" and "chart 3").
    *   Sense 1 (divorce/legal) is completely irrelevant.
    *   Sense 2 (someone who responds/answerer) perfectly matches the usage in a survey/polling context.

4.  **Select the best sense:** Sense 2 is the clear choice.

5.  **Format the output:** The instruction requires a JSON object with the sense index. Since the provided candidates are numbered 1 and 2, and Sense 2 is the correct one, the index is 2. (Wait, the instructions say "Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}". I must ensure I use the correct index based on the provided list.)

    *   Candidate 1 -> Index 1
    *   Candidate 2 -> Index 2

    The correct index is 2.