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

Context: If I were to ask a sample of American parents, "Do you wish the elementary schools to encourage creativity in your children? "the near-unanimous answer would be, "Yes, of course. "But what do we mean, specifically, by "creativity "? No one can say. In practice, it ends up being equated with a "self-expression "that encourages the youngsters' "self-esteem. "The result is a generation of young people whose ignorance and intellectual incompetence is matched only by their good opinion of themselves. The whole notion of "creativity "in education was (and is) part and parcel of a romantic rebellion against disciplined instruction, which was (and is) regarded as "authoritarian, "a repression and frustration of the latent talents and the wonderful, if as yet undefined, potentialities inherent in the <t>souls</t> of all our children. It is not surprising that parents find this romantic extravagance so attractive.

Senses:
1. definition=the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life | synonyms=psyche
2. definition=a human being | synonyms=person, individual, someone, somebody, mortal | examples=there was too much for one person to do
3. definition=deep feeling or emotion | synonyms=soulfulness
4. definition=the human embodiment of something | examples=the soul of honor
5. definition=a secular form of gospel that was a major Black musical genre in the 1960s and 1970s | examples=soul was politically significant during the Civil Rights movement

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the Request:** The user wants to identify which numbered sense of the word "soul" (<t>souls</t>) is used in the provided context. The output must be *only* the number.

2.  **Analyze the Context:**
    *   The context discusses education, creativity, self-expression, and intellectual development in children.
    *   The key phrase is: "...a repression and frustration of the latent talents and the wonderful, if as yet undefined, potentialities inherent in the <t>souls</t> of all our children."
    *   The word "souls" refers to the inherent potential, talents, and inner nature of the children.

3.  **Analyze the Senses:**
    *   **Sense 1:** definition=the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life | synonyms=psyche. (This aligns with inherent potential, inner nature, and the non-physical essence of a person.)
    *   **Sense 2:** definition=a human being | synonyms=person, individual, someone, somebody, mortal. (While "souls of all our children" refers to children, the usage here is metaphorical, referring to their *essence*, not just their physical existence.)
    *   **Sense 3:** definition=deep feeling or emotion | synonyms=soulfulness. (This refers to the *quality* of feeling, not the inherent potential itself.)
    *   **Sense 4:** definition=the human embodiment of something | examples=the soul of honor. (This is an abstract concept being embodied, not the inherent nature of the child.)
    *   **Sense 5:** definition=a secular form of gospel... (This is a specific cultural/musical reference and is irrelevant to the context.)

4.  **Match Context to Sense:**
    *   The phrase "potentialities inherent in the souls of all our children" strongly suggests the inner, non-physical, essential nature or spirit of the child.
    *   Sense 1 ("the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life") is the best fit for this philosophical/educational discussion of inherent potential.

5.  **Formulate the Output:** The correct sense is 1. (The output must be only the number.)


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status: success

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

Context: If I were to ask a sample of American parents, "Do you wish the elementary schools to encourage creativity in your children? "the near-unanimous answer would be, "Yes, of course. "But what do we mean, specifically, by "creativity "? No one can say. In practice, it ends up being equated with a "self-expression "that encourages the youngsters' "self-esteem. "The result is a generation of young people whose ignorance and intellectual incompetence is matched only by their good opinion of themselves. The whole notion of "creativity "in education was (and is) part and parcel of a romantic rebellion against disciplined instruction, which was (and is) regarded as "authoritarian, "a repression and frustration of the latent talents and the wonderful, if as yet undefined, potentialities inherent in the souls of all our <t>children</t>. It is not surprising that parents find this romantic extravagance so attractive.

Senses:
1. definition=a young person of either sex | synonyms=kid, youngster, minor, shaver, nipper, small fry | examples=she writes books for children; they're just kids
2. definition=a human offspring (son or daughter) of any age | synonyms=kid | examples=they had three children; they were able to send their kids to college
3. definition=an immature childish person | synonyms=baby | examples=he remained a child in practical matters as long as he lived; stop being a baby!
4. definition=a member of a clan or tribe | examples=the children of Israel

finish_reason: stop

role: assistant

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the Request:** The user wants to identify which numbered sense of the word "children" (marked as `<t>children</t>`) is used in the provided context. The output must be *only* the number.

2.  **Analyze the Context:**
    *   The passage discusses educational philosophy, specifically the concept of "creativity" in schools.
    *   The relevant sentence is: "The whole notion of 'creativity' in education was (and is) part and parcel of a romantic rebellion against disciplined instruction, which was (and is) regarded as 'authoritarian,' a repression and frustration of the latent talents and the wonderful, if as yet undefined, potentialities inherent in the souls of all our <t>children</t>."
    *   The context is about the potential and talents of the students/young people being educated.

3.  **Analyze the Target Word and its Usage:**
    *   Target word: "children" (plural of child).
    *   Usage: Referring to the students/young people in the educational system whose "latent talents" are being discussed.

4.  **Evaluate the Senses:**

    *   **Sense 1:** definition=a young person of either sex | synonyms=kid, youngster, minor, shaver, nipper, small fry | examples=she writes books for children; they're just kids.
        *   *Match?* Yes. The context refers to young people (students) whose talents are being discussed. "Youngster" or "minor" fits the role of the students.

    *   **Sense 2:** definition=a human offspring (son or daughter) of any age | synonyms=kid | examples=they had three children; they were able to send their kids to college.
        *   *Match?* Possible, as students are offspring, but the focus here is on them as *participants in education* and *possessors of latent talents*, not primarily as biological offspring of the parents mentioned earlier in the text. Sense 1 is a much better fit for the abstract discussion of educational potential.

    *   **Sense 3:** definition=an immature childish person | synonyms=baby | examples=he remained a child in practical matters as long as he lived; stop being a baby!
        *   *Match?* No. The context is discussing their *potentialities* and *talents*, not their immaturity in a negative sense.

    *   **Sense 4:** definition=a member of a clan or tribe | examples=the children of Israel.
        *   *Match?* No. This is a specific, anthropological/religious meaning.

5.  **Conclusion:** Sense 1 ("a young person of either sex") is the most appropriate fit, referring to the students/young people whose talents are being discussed in the educational context.

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

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

Context: But what do we mean, specifically, by "creativity "? No one can say. In practice, it ends up being equated with a "self-expression "that encourages the youngsters' "self-esteem. "The result is a generation of young people whose ignorance and intellectual incompetence is matched only by their good opinion of themselves. The whole notion of "creativity "in education was (and is) part and parcel of a romantic rebellion against disciplined instruction, which was (and is) regarded as "authoritarian, "a repression and frustration of the latent talents and the wonderful, if as yet undefined, potentialities inherent in the souls of all our children. It is not surprising that <t>parents</t> find this romantic extravagance so attractive. Fortunately, these same parents do want their children to get a decent education as traditionally understood, and they have enough common sense to know what that demands.

Senses:
1. definition=a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
2. definition=an organism (plant or animal) from which younger ones are obtained

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

2.  **Analyze the Context:**
    *   The text discusses "creativity" in education.
    *   It describes a trend where education is seen as a "romantic rebellion against disciplined instruction."
    *   The relevant sentence is: "It is not surprising that <t>parents</t> find this romantic extravagance so attractive."
    *   The context immediately following clarifies the role of these parents: "Fortunately, these same parents do want their children to get a decent education as traditionally understood..."

3.  **Analyze the Word "Parents" in Context:** The "parents" are the guardians/caregivers of the "youngsters" and "children" mentioned throughout the text. They are the adults responsible for the upbringing and education of the children.

4.  **Analyze the Senses:**
    *   **Sense 1:** definition=a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian.
    *   **Sense 2:** definition=an organism (plant or animal) from which younger ones are obtained.

5.  **Match Context to Sense:**
    *   The "parents" in the text are human adults who raise children. This matches the definition of Sense 1 (a father or mother; one who nurtures and raises a child).
    *   Sense 2 refers to biological reproduction in plants/animals (e.g., a seed is a parent organism of a plant). This does not fit the human context.

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

7.  **Format the Output:** Return only the number.


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

Context: But what do we mean, specifically, by "creativity "? No one can say. In practice, it ends up being equated with a "self-expression "that encourages the youngsters' "self-esteem. "The result is a generation of young people whose ignorance and intellectual incompetence is matched only by their good opinion of themselves. The whole notion of "creativity "in education was (and is) part and parcel of a romantic rebellion against disciplined instruction, which was (and is) regarded as "authoritarian, "a repression and frustration of the latent talents and the wonderful, if as yet undefined, potentialities inherent in the souls of all our children. It is not surprising that parents <t>find</t> this romantic extravagance so attractive. Fortunately, these same parents do want their children to get a decent education as traditionally understood, and they have enough common sense to know what that demands.

Senses:
1. definition=come upon, as if by accident; meet with | synonyms=happen, chance, bump, encounter | examples=We find this idea in Plato; I happened upon the most wonderful bakery not very far from here
2. definition=discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of | synonyms=detect, observe, discover, notice | examples=She detected high levels of lead in her drinking water; We found traces of lead in the paint
3. definition=come upon after searching; find the location of something that was missed or lost | synonyms=regain | examples=Did you find your glasses?; I cannot find my gloves!
4. definition=establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study | synonyms=determine, find out, ascertain | examples=find the product of two numbers; The physicist who found the elusive particle won the Nobel Prize
5. definition=come to believe on the basis of emotion, intuitions, or indefinite grounds | synonyms=feel | examples=I feel that he doesn't like me; I find him to be obnoxious
6. definition=perceive or be contemporaneous with | synonyms=witness, see | examples=We found Republicans winning the offices; You'll see a lot of cheating in this school
7. definition=get something or somebody for a specific purpose | synonyms=line up, get hold, come up | examples=I found this gadget that will serve as a bottle opener; I got hold of these tools to fix our plumbing
8. definition=make a discovery, make a new finding | synonyms=discover | examples=Roentgen discovered X-rays; Physicists believe they found a new elementary particle
9. definition=make a discovery | synonyms=discover | examples=She found that he had lied to her; The story is false, so far as I can discover
10. definition=obtain through effort or management | examples=She found the time and energy to take care of her aging parents; We found the money to send our sons to college
11. definition=decide on and make a declaration about | synonyms=rule | examples=find someone guilty
12. definition=receive a specified treatment (abstract) | synonyms=receive, get, obtain, incur | examples=These aspects of civilization do not find expression or receive an interpretation; His movie received a good review
13. definition=perceive oneself to be in a certain condition or place | examples=I found myself in a difficult situation; When he woke up, he found himself in a hospital room
14. definition=get or find back; recover the use of | synonyms=recover, retrieve, regain | examples=She regained control of herself; She found her voice and replied quickly
15. definition=succeed in reaching; arrive at | examples=The arrow found its mark
16. definition=accept and make use of one's personality, abilities, and situation | synonyms=find oneself | examples=My son went to Berkeley to find himself

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the context:** The sentence is: "It is not surprising that parents <t>find</t> this romantic extravagance so attractive."
2.  **Determine the meaning of "find" in this specific sentence:** The parents are *believing* or *perceiving* this extravagance as attractive. It is a judgment or an opinion based on their feelings or general understanding.
3.  **Examine the provided senses:** I need to match the meaning ("to perceive/believe something to be X") with the definitions.

    *   1. come upon, as if by accident (No)
    *   2. discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of (No, it's about opinion, not existence)
    *   3. come upon after searching; find the location of something that was missed or lost (No)
    *   4. establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study (No)
    *   5. come to believe on the basis of emotion, intuitions, or indefinite grounds | synonyms=feel | examples=I feel that he doesn't like me; I find him to be obnoxious (Yes, this matches the idea of judging something as attractive based on feeling/opinion.)
    *   6. perceive or be contemporaneous with (Closer, but 5 is more precise for judging quality/attractiveness)
    *   7. get something or somebody for a specific purpose (No)
    *   8. make a discovery, make a new finding (No)
    *   9. make a discovery (No)
    *   10. obtain through effort or management (No)
    *   11. decide on and make a declaration about (No)
    *   12. receive a specified treatment (abstract) (No)
    *   13. perceive oneself to be in a certain condition or place (No, this is reflexive/introspective)
    *   14. get or find back; recover the use of (No)
    *   15. succeed in reaching; arrive at (No)
    *   16. accept and make use of one's personality, abilities, and situation (No)

4.  **Confirm the best match:** Sense 5 ("come to believe on the basis of emotion, intuitions, or indefinite grounds") perfectly captures the meaning of "finding something attractive" (i.e., judging it as attractive).

5.  **Final Answer Formulation:** Return only the number.


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

Context: But what do we mean, specifically, by "creativity "? No one can say. In practice, it ends up being equated with a "self-expression "that encourages the youngsters' "self-esteem. "The result is a generation of young people whose ignorance and intellectual incompetence is matched only by their good opinion of themselves. The whole notion of "creativity "in education was (and is) part and parcel of a romantic rebellion against disciplined instruction, which was (and is) regarded as "authoritarian, "a repression and frustration of the latent talents and the wonderful, if as yet undefined, potentialities inherent in the souls of all our children. It is not surprising that parents find this <t>romantic</t> extravagance so attractive. Fortunately, these same parents do want their children to get a decent education as traditionally understood, and they have enough common sense to know what that demands.

Senses:
1. definition=belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts | synonyms=romanticist, romanticistic | examples=romantic poetry
2. definition=expressive of or exciting sexual love or romance | synonyms=amatory, amorous | examples=her amatory affairs; amorous glances
3. definition=not sensible about practical matters; idealistic and unrealistic | synonyms=quixotic, wild-eyed | examples=as quixotic as a restoration of medieval knighthood; a romantic disregard for money

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

2.  **Analyze the Context:**
    *   The context discusses "creativity" in education.
    *   It describes a "romantic rebellion against disciplined instruction."
    *   This rebellion views traditional instruction as "authoritarian," "repression," and "frustration of the latent talents."
    *   The final sentence states: "It is not surprising that parents find this <t>romantic</t> extravagance so attractive."

3.  **Analyze the Target Word's Usage:**
    *   The word "romantic" is used to describe an "extravagance" that is part of a "rebellion against disciplined instruction."
    *   This rebellion is characterized by valuing "latent talents" and "potentialities" over strict rules.
    *   The context is discussing a philosophical/educational movement or attitude.

4.  **Evaluate the Senses:**

    *   **Sense 1:** definition=belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts | synonyms=romanticist, romanticistic | examples=romantic poetry.
        *   *Fit:* The context explicitly mentions a "romantic rebellion" and discusses the philosophical underpinnings of creativity and talent, which aligns perfectly with the ideals of the Romantic Movement (emphasis on emotion, individualism, nature, and inherent potential). The "extravagance" is the manifestation of this movement's ideals. (Strong fit)

    *   **Sense 2:** definition=expressive of or exciting sexual love or romance | synonyms=amatory, amorous | examples=her amatory affairs; amorous glances.
        *   *Fit:* The context has nothing to do with sexual love or romance. (No fit)

    *   **Sense 3:** definition=not sensible about practical matters; idealistic and unrealistic | synonyms=quixotic, wild-eyed | examples=as quixotic as a restoration of medieval knighthood; a romantic disregard for money.
        *   *Fit:* While the description of the rebellion might *sound* idealistic (which Sense 3 covers), the context uses "romantic" in the sense of *belonging to* the movement (Sense 1). The phrase "romantic rebellion" is a direct reference to the historical/philosophical movement, not merely a pejorative description of impracticality. If the author intended Sense 3, they might have used a different phrasing, but given the discussion of "latent talents" and "potentialities," Sense 1 is the primary meaning being invoked. (Possible secondary fit, but Sense 1 is the most precise and direct interpretation of the movement being discussed.)

5.  **Conclusion:** The usage refers to the philosophical and artistic movement (Romanticism). Therefore, Sense 1 is the correct choice.

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


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

Context: But what do we mean, specifically, by "creativity "? No one can say. In practice, it ends up being equated with a "self-expression "that encourages the youngsters' "self-esteem. "The result is a generation of young people whose ignorance and intellectual incompetence is matched only by their good opinion of themselves. The whole notion of "creativity "in education was (and is) part and parcel of a romantic rebellion against disciplined instruction, which was (and is) regarded as "authoritarian, "a repression and frustration of the latent talents and the wonderful, if as yet undefined, potentialities inherent in the souls of all our children. It is not surprising that parents find this romantic extravagance <t>so</t> attractive. Fortunately, these same parents do want their children to get a decent education as traditionally understood, and they have enough common sense to know what that demands.

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

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the context:** The sentence is: "It is not surprising that parents find this romantic extravagance <t>so</t> attractive."
2.  **Determine the function of "so":** "So" is modifying the adjective "attractive." It is intensifying the degree of attractiveness.
3.  **Examine the relationship between "so" and the following word:** "So" is followed by an adjective ("attractive"). This structure typically indicates a high degree or extent.
4.  **Review the provided senses:**

    *   1. definition=to a very great extent or degree | examples=the idea is so obvious; never been so happy (Matches the function of intensifying an adjective/adverb.)
    *   2. definition=in a manner that facilitates (Manner/purpose - doesn't fit.)
    *   3. definition=in such a condition or manner, especially as expressed or implied (State/condition - doesn't fit the intensification here.)
    *   4. definition=to a certain unspecified extent or degree (Limit/boundary - doesn't fit the intensification of a quality.)
    *   5. definition=in the same way; also (Conjunction/Agreement - doesn't fit.)
    *   6. definition=in the way indicated (Manner/adverbial - doesn't fit.)
    *   7. definition=(usually followed by `that') to an extent or degree as expressed | examples=he was so tired he could hardly stand; so dirty that it smells (This is the 'so...that' construction, which expresses degree/extent. While the context doesn't explicitly have 'that', Sense 7 captures the core meaning of expressing a high degree.)
    *   8. definition=subsequently or soon afterward (Time connector - doesn't fit.)
    *   9. definition=(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result (Conjunction/Result - doesn't fit.)
    *   10. definition=in truth (Intensifier/Indeed - doesn't fit the structure modifying an adjective.)

5.  **Compare Sense 1 and Sense 7:**
    *   Sense 1: "to a very great extent or degree." (General intensification, e.g., "so obvious.")
    *   Sense 7: "to an extent or degree as expressed" (Specifically linked to the 'so...that' structure, e.g., "so tired that he could hardly stand.")

6.  **Select the best fit:** In the sentence "so attractive," "so" is functioning as an intensifier meaning "to a very great degree." Both Sense 1 and Sense 7 relate to degree. However, Sense 1 is the most general and accurate description of "so" when it precedes and modifies an adjective to indicate high degree, even if the 'that' clause is omitted. Sense 7 is highly specific to the 'so...that' construction. Since the primary function here is simply *intensification* ("very attractive"), Sense 1 is the most direct match for the meaning conveyed.

7.  **Final check:** "So attractive" = "to a very great extent attractive." This aligns perfectly with Sense 1.


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

Context: But what do we mean, specifically, by "creativity "? No one can say. In practice, it ends up being equated with a "self-expression "that encourages the youngsters' "self-esteem. "The result is a generation of young people whose ignorance and intellectual incompetence is matched only by their good opinion of themselves. The whole notion of "creativity "in education was (and is) part and parcel of a romantic rebellion against disciplined instruction, which was (and is) regarded as "authoritarian, "a repression and frustration of the latent talents and the wonderful, if as yet undefined, potentialities inherent in the souls of all our children. It is not surprising that parents find this romantic extravagance so <t>attractive</t>. Fortunately, these same parents do want their children to get a decent education as traditionally understood, and they have enough common sense to know what that demands.

Senses:
1. definition=pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm | examples=a remarkably attractive young man; an attractive personality
2. definition=having power to arouse interest | examples=an attractive opportunity; the job is attractive because of the pay
3. definition=having the properties of a magnet; the ability to draw or pull | examples=an attractive force

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the request:** The user wants to know which numbered sense of the word "attractive" is used in the provided context. The output must be only the number.

2.  **Analyze the context:** The relevant sentence is: "It is not surprising that parents find this romantic extravagance so <t>attractive</t>."

3.  **Determine the meaning of "attractive" in this context:**
    *   "Romantic extravagance" refers to a concept or idea (the notion of creativity in education).
    *   Parents find this idea "attractive."
    *   In this context, "attractive" means appealing, desirable, or interesting to them.

4.  **Evaluate the senses:**

    *   **Sense 1:** definition=pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm | examples=a remarkably attractive young man; an attractive personality.
        *   *Application:* Is the "romantic extravagance" (an idea) pleasing to the mind? Yes, it is appealing or desirable. This fits well.

    *   **Sense 2:** definition=having power to arouse interest | examples=an attractive opportunity; the job is attractive because of the pay.
        *   *Application:* Does the "romantic extravagance" have the power to arouse interest/appeal to the parents? Yes. This also fits very well, especially when applied to abstract concepts like ideas or opportunities.

    *   **Sense 3:** definition=having the properties of a magnet; the ability to draw or pull | examples=an attractive force.
        *   *Application:* Is the "romantic extravagance" a physical force? No. This sense is incorrect.

5.  **Distinguish between Sense 1 and Sense 2 (Appeal vs. Interest):**
    *   Sense 1 focuses on the *quality* of being pleasing (beauty/charm).
    *   Sense 2 focuses on the *function* of drawing interest/appeal (power to arouse interest).
    *   When applied to abstract concepts (ideas, notions, extravagance), "attractive" usually means "appealing" or "enticing." Both senses cover this.
    *   However, Sense 2 ("having power to arouse interest") is often the primary definition used for abstract things like opportunities, ideas, or concepts that draw someone in. The parents are drawn to the idea because it is appealing/interesting to them.

6.  **Re-examine the examples and definitions:**
    *   Sense 1 examples: young man, personality (physical/personal qualities).
    *   Sense 2 examples: opportunity, job (abstract concepts/situations).
    *   The context uses "romantic extravagance" (an abstract concept). Therefore, Sense 2 is the most precise fit based on the provided examples and typical usage for abstract nouns.

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

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


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

Context: No one can say. In practice, it ends up being equated with a "self-expression "that encourages the youngsters' "self-esteem. "The result is a generation of young people whose ignorance and intellectual incompetence is matched only by their good opinion of themselves. The whole notion of "creativity "in education was (and is) part and parcel of a romantic rebellion against disciplined instruction, which was (and is) regarded as "authoritarian, "a repression and frustration of the latent talents and the wonderful, if as yet undefined, potentialities inherent in the souls of all our children. It is not surprising that parents find this romantic extravagance so attractive. Fortunately, these <t>same</t> parents do want their children to get a decent education as traditionally understood, and they have enough common sense to know what that demands. Their commitment to "creativity "can not survive adolescent illiteracy.

Senses:
1. definition=same in identity | examples=the same man I saw yesterday; never wore the same dress twice
2. definition=closely similar or comparable in kind or quality or quantity or degree | examples=curtains the same color as the walls; two girls of the same age
3. definition=equal in amount or value | synonyms=like | examples=like amounts; equivalent amounts
4. definition=unchanged in character or nature | examples=the village stayed the same; his attitude is the same as ever

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

2.  **Analyze the Context:**
    *   The relevant sentence is: "Fortunately, these <t>same</t> parents do want their children to get a decent education as traditionally understood, and they have enough common sense to know what that demands."
    *   The phrase is "these same parents."

3.  **Determine the Function of "same" in "these same parents":**
    *   "These same parents" refers back to a group of parents previously mentioned or implied in the text (the parents who find "romantic extravagance" attractive).
    *   The word "same" here emphasizes that the parents being discussed *are* the specific group previously identified; they are not a different group. It refers to the identity of the group.

4.  **Evaluate the Senses:**
    *   **Sense 1:** definition=same in identity | examples=the same man I saw yesterday; never wore the same dress twice. (Focuses on identity/specific individuals.)
    *   **Sense 2:** definition=closely similar or comparable in kind or quality or quantity or degree | examples=curtains the same color as the walls; two girls of the same age. (Focuses on similarity/comparison.)
    *   **Sense 3:** definition=equal in amount or value | synonyms=like | examples=like amounts; equivalent amounts. (Focuses on quantity/value.)
    *   **Sense 4:** definition=unchanged in character or nature | examples=the village stayed the same; his attitude is the same as ever. (Focuses on stability/unchanging nature.)

5.  **Match the Usage to the Sense:**
    *   "These same parents" refers to the *identity* of the parents previously mentioned.
    *   This aligns perfectly with Sense 1 (same in identity).

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


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

Context: No one can say. In practice, it ends up being equated with a "self-expression "that encourages the youngsters' "self-esteem. "The result is a generation of young people whose ignorance and intellectual incompetence is matched only by their good opinion of themselves. The whole notion of "creativity "in education was (and is) part and parcel of a romantic rebellion against disciplined instruction, which was (and is) regarded as "authoritarian, "a repression and frustration of the latent talents and the wonderful, if as yet undefined, potentialities inherent in the souls of all our children. It is not surprising that parents find this romantic extravagance so attractive. Fortunately, these same <t>parents</t> do want their children to get a decent education as traditionally understood, and they have enough common sense to know what that demands. Their commitment to "creativity "can not survive adolescent illiteracy.

Senses:
1. definition=a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
2. definition=an organism (plant or animal) from which younger ones are obtained

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

2.  **Analyze the Context:**
    *   The text discusses education, "creativity," "disciplined instruction," and the goals of raising children.
    *   The relevant sentence is: "It is not surprising that parents find this romantic extravagance so attractive. Fortunately, these same <t>parents</t> do want their children to get a decent education as traditionally understood, and they have enough common sense to know what that demands."
    *   The context clearly refers to the people who are responsible for the children's education and upbringing (the guardians/caregivers).

3.  **Analyze the Senses:**
    *   **Sense 1:** definition=a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian.
    *   **Sense 2:** definition=an organism (plant or animal) from which younger ones are obtained (e.g., a parent plant).

4.  **Match Context to Sense:**
    *   The "parents" in the text are human beings who have children and are concerned with their education.
    *   This matches the definition of Sense 1 (a father or mother; one who nurtures and raises a child).
    *   This does *not* match the definition of Sense 2 (a biological organism).

5.  **Determine the Output:** The correct sense is 1.


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

Context: No one can say. In practice, it ends up being equated with a "self-expression "that encourages the youngsters' "self-esteem. "The result is a generation of young people whose ignorance and intellectual incompetence is matched only by their good opinion of themselves. The whole notion of "creativity "in education was (and is) part and parcel of a romantic rebellion against disciplined instruction, which was (and is) regarded as "authoritarian, "a repression and frustration of the latent talents and the wonderful, if as yet undefined, potentialities inherent in the souls of all our children. It is not surprising that parents find this romantic extravagance so attractive. Fortunately, these same parents do <t>want</t> their children to get a decent education as traditionally understood, and they have enough common sense to know what that demands. Their commitment to "creativity "can not survive adolescent illiteracy.

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

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the context:** The sentence containing the target word is: "Fortunately, these same parents do <t>want</t> their children to get a decent education as traditionally understood, and they have enough common sense to know what that demands."
2.  **Determine the meaning of "want" in this specific context:** The parents desire or wish for their children to receive a decent education.
3.  **Examine the provided senses:**
    *   1. definition=feel or have a desire for; want strongly | synonyms=desire | examples=I want to go home now; I want my own room
    *   2. definition=have need of | synonyms=need, require | examples=This piano wants the attention of a competent tuner
    *   3. definition=hunt or look for; want for a particular reason | examples=Your former neighbor is wanted by the FBI; Uncle Sam wants you
    *   4. definition=wish or demand the presence of | examples=I want you here at noon!
    *   5. definition=be without, lack; be deficient in | examples=want courtesy; want the strength to go on living
4.  **Match the context meaning to the senses:**
    *   The parents *desire* their children to get an education.
    *   Sense 1 ("feel or have a desire for; want strongly") perfectly matches this meaning.
    *   Sense 2 (need/require) is close, but Sense 1 captures the emotional/volitional aspect ("desire") better, which is typical when parents express wishes for their children.
    *   Sense 3 (hunt/look for) is irrelevant.
    *   Sense 4 (demand presence) is irrelevant.
    *   Sense 5 (lack/be deficient in) is irrelevant.
5.  **Conclusion:** Sense 1 is the correct fit.
6.  **Format the output:** Return only the number.


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

Context: No one can say. In practice, it ends up being equated with a "self-expression "that encourages the youngsters' "self-esteem. "The result is a generation of young people whose ignorance and intellectual incompetence is matched only by their good opinion of themselves. The whole notion of "creativity "in education was (and is) part and parcel of a romantic rebellion against disciplined instruction, which was (and is) regarded as "authoritarian, "a repression and frustration of the latent talents and the wonderful, if as yet undefined, potentialities inherent in the souls of all our children. It is not surprising that parents find this romantic extravagance so attractive. Fortunately, these same parents do want their <t>children</t> to get a decent education as traditionally understood, and they have enough common sense to know what that demands. Their commitment to "creativity "can not survive adolescent illiteracy.

Senses:
1. definition=a young person of either sex | synonyms=kid, youngster, minor, shaver, nipper, small fry | examples=she writes books for children; they're just kids
2. definition=a human offspring (son or daughter) of any age | synonyms=kid | examples=they had three children; they were able to send their kids to college
3. definition=an immature childish person | synonyms=baby | examples=he remained a child in practical matters as long as he lived; stop being a baby!
4. definition=a member of a clan or tribe | examples=the children of Israel

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

2.  **Analyze the Context:**
    *   The passage discusses educational philosophy, specifically the tension between "creativity" and "disciplined instruction."
    *   It mentions "youngsters," "young people," and "adolescent illiteracy."
    *   The specific sentence containing the target word is: "Fortunately, these same parents do want their <t>children</t> to get a decent education as traditionally understood, and they have enough common sense to know what that demands."

3.  **Determine the Meaning of "children" in Context:**
    *   The parents want their *offspring* (their kids) to receive a traditional education.
    *   The context refers to the students/young people who are the subject of the educational debate.

4.  **Evaluate the Senses:**

    *   **Sense 1:** definition=a young person of either sex | synonyms=kid, youngster, minor, shaver, nipper, small fry | examples=she writes books for children; they're just kids.
        *   *Fit:* "Children" here refers to the young people/students. This is a strong possibility.

    *   **Sense 2:** definition=a human offspring (son or daughter) of any age | synonyms=kid | examples=they had three children; they were able to send their kids to college.
        *   *Fit:* "Children" here refers to the parents' offspring. This is also a strong possibility, and often overlaps with Sense 1 when discussing education.

    *   **Sense 3:** definition=an immature childish person | synonyms=baby | examples=he remained a child in practical matters as long as he lived; stop being a baby!
        *   *Fit:* The context is about *age group* (young people/adolescents), not necessarily *immaturity* in a behavioral sense, although the students might be immature. However, the primary meaning is "the young people who are their offspring." This sense is too narrow.

    *   **Sense 4:** definition=a member of a clan or tribe | examples=the children of Israel.
        *   *Fit:* No.

5.  **Distinguish between Sense 1 and Sense 2 (The Overlap):**
    *   Sense 1 focuses on the *status* (young person/minor).
    *   Sense 2 focuses on the *relationship* (offspring/progeny).
    *   In the sentence, "parents do want their children to get a decent education," the relationship (offspring) is the most direct and primary meaning. While they are also "young people" (Sense 1), the phrase "their children" specifically establishes the parent-child relationship.

6.  **Conclusion:** Sense 2 (a human offspring) is the most precise fit for the phrase "their children" in this context.

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


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

Context: No one can say. In practice, it ends up being equated with a "self-expression "that encourages the youngsters' "self-esteem. "The result is a generation of young people whose ignorance and intellectual incompetence is matched only by their good opinion of themselves. The whole notion of "creativity "in education was (and is) part and parcel of a romantic rebellion against disciplined instruction, which was (and is) regarded as "authoritarian, "a repression and frustration of the latent talents and the wonderful, if as yet undefined, potentialities inherent in the souls of all our children. It is not surprising that parents find this romantic extravagance so attractive. Fortunately, these same parents do want their children to <t>get</t> a decent education as traditionally understood, and they have enough common sense to know what that demands. Their commitment to "creativity "can not survive adolescent illiteracy.

Senses:
1. definition=come into the possession of something concrete or abstract | synonyms=acquire | examples=She got a lot of paintings from her uncle; They acquired a new pet
2. definition=enter or assume a certain state or condition | synonyms=become, go | examples=He became annoyed when he heard the bad news; It must be getting more serious
3. definition=cause to move; cause to be in a certain position or condition | synonyms=let, have | examples=He got his squad on the ball; This let me in for a big surprise
4. definition=receive a specified treatment (abstract) | synonyms=receive, find, obtain, incur | examples=These aspects of civilization do not find expression or receive an interpretation; His movie received a good review
5. definition=reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress | synonyms=arrive, come | examples=She arrived home at 7 o'clock; She didn't get to Chicago until after midnight
6. definition=go or come after and bring or take back | synonyms=bring, convey, fetch | examples=Get me those books over there, please; Could you bring the wine?
7. definition=go through (mental or physical states or experiences) | synonyms=experience, receive, have | examples=get an idea; experience vertigo
8. definition=take vengeance on or get even | synonyms=pay back, pay off, fix | examples=We'll get them!; That'll fix him good!
9. definition=achieve a point or goal | synonyms=have, make | examples=Nicklaus had a 70; The Brazilian team got 4 goals
10. definition=cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner | synonyms=induce, stimulate, cause, have, make | examples=The ads induced me to buy a VCR; My children finally got me to buy a computer
11. definition=succeed in catching or seizing, especially after a chase | synonyms=catch, capture | examples=We finally got the suspect; Did you catch the thief?
12. definition=come to have or undergo a change of (physical features and attributes) | synonyms=grow, develop, produce, acquire | examples=He grew a beard; The patient developed abdominal pains
13. definition=be stricken by an illness, fall victim to an illness | synonyms=contract, take | examples=He got AIDS; She came down with pneumonia
14. definition=communicate with a place or person; establish communication with, as if by telephone | examples=Bill called this number and he got Mary; The operator couldn't get Kobe because of the earthquake
15. definition=give certain properties to something | synonyms=make | examples=get someone mad; She made us look silly
16. definition=move into a desired direction of discourse | synonyms=drive, aim | examples=What are you driving at?
17. definition=grasp with the mind or develop an understanding of | synonyms=catch | examples=did you catch that allusion?; We caught something of his theory in the lecture
18. definition=attract and fix | synonyms=catch, arrest | examples=His look caught her; She caught his eye
19. definition=reach with a blow or hit in a particular spot | synonyms=catch | examples=the rock caught her in the back of the head; The blow got him in the back
20. definition=reach by calculation | examples=What do you get when you add up these numbers?
21. definition=acquire as a result of some effort or action | examples=You cannot get water out of a stone; Where did she get these news?
22. definition=purchase | examples=What did you get at the toy store?
23. definition=perceive by hearing | synonyms=catch | examples=I didn't catch your name; She didn't get his name when they met the first time
24. definition=suffer from the receipt of | synonyms=catch | examples=She will catch hell for this behavior!
25. definition=receive as a retribution or punishment | synonyms=receive | examples=He got 5 years in prison
26. definition=leave immediately; used usually in the imperative form | synonyms=scram, buzz off, fuck off, bugger off | examples=Scram!
27. definition=reach and board | examples=She got the bus just as it was leaving
28. definition=irritate | synonyms=get under one's skin | examples=Her childish behavior really get to me; His lying really gets me
29. definition=evoke an emotional response | examples=Brahms's `Requiem' gets me every time
30. definition=apprehend and reproduce accurately | synonyms=catch | examples=She really caught the spirit of the place in her drawings; She got the mood just right in her photographs
31. definition=earn or achieve a base by being walked by the pitcher | synonyms=draw | examples=He drew a base on balls
32. definition=overcome or destroy | examples=The ice storm got my hibiscus; the cat got the goldfish
33. definition=be a mystery or bewildering to | synonyms=perplex, vex, stick, puzzle, mystify, baffle | examples=This beats me!; Got me--I don't know the answer!
34. definition=take the first step or steps in carrying out an action | synonyms=get down, begin, start out, start, set about, set out | examples=We began working at dawn; Who will start?
35. definition=undergo (as of injuries and illnesses) | synonyms=suffer, sustain, have | examples=She suffered a fracture in the accident; He had an insulin shock after eating three candy bars
36. definition=make children | synonyms=beget, engender, father, mother, sire, generate | examples=Abraham begot Isaac; Men often father children but don't recognize them

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the context:** The sentence is: "Fortunately, these same parents do want their children to <t>get</t> a decent education as traditionally understood, and they have enough common sense to know what that demands."
2.  **Identify the target word and its usage:** The word is "get," and it is used in the structure "to get a decent education."
3.  **Determine the meaning of "get" in this specific context:** When someone "gets an education," it means they acquire it, they receive it, or they achieve it.
4.  **Review the provided senses:** I need to find the sense that matches "acquire/receive/obtain" in the context of education.

    *   1. definition=come into the possession of something concrete or abstract | synonyms=acquire | examples=She got a lot of paintings... (Matches "acquire/possess")
    *   2. definition=enter or assume a certain state or condition | synonyms=become, go | (Doesn't fit: "get an education" is about acquisition, not just becoming.)
    *   3. definition=cause to move; cause to be in a certain position or condition | (Doesn't fit.)
    *   4. definition=receive a specified treatment (abstract) | synonyms=receive, find, obtain, incur | (Matches "receive/obtain" abstract things like education.)
    *   5. definition=reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress | (Doesn't fit.)
    *   6. definition=go or come after and bring or take back | (Doesn't fit.)
    *   7. definition=go through (mental or physical states or experiences) | synonyms=experience, receive, have | (Could potentially fit, but 1 and 4 are stronger for formal acquisition.)
    *   8. definition=take vengeance on or get even | (Doesn't fit.)
    *   9. definition=achieve a point or goal | synonyms=have, make | (Possible, but usually used for scores/targets.)
    *   10. definition=cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner | (Doesn't fit.)
    *   11. definition=succeed in catching or seizing, especially after a chase | (Doesn't fit.)
    *   12. definition=come to have or undergo a change of (physical features and attributes) | (Doesn't fit.)
    *   13. definition=be stricken by an illness, fall victim to an illness | (Doesn't fit.)
    *   14. definition=communicate with a place or person... | (Doesn't fit.)
    *   15. definition=give certain properties to something | (Doesn't fit.)
    *   16. definition=move into a desired direction of discourse | (Doesn't fit.)
    *   17. definition=grasp with the mind or develop an understanding of | synonyms=catch | (Doesn't fit the context of formal education acquisition.)
    *   18. definition=attract and fix | (Doesn't fit.)
    *   19. definition=reach with a blow or hit in a particular spot | (Doesn't fit.)
    *   20. definition=reach by calculation | (Doesn't fit.)
    *   21. definition=acquire as a result of some effort or action | examples=You cannot get water out of a stone; Where did she get these news? (This is a very strong match for acquiring education through effort.)
    *   22. definition=purchase | (Doesn't fit, education is usually acquired, not purchased in this general sense.)
    *   23. definition=perceive by hearing | (Doesn't fit.)
    *   24. definition=suffer from the receipt of | (Doesn't fit.)
    *   25. definition=receive as a retribution or punishment | (Doesn't fit.)
    *   26. definition=leave immediately... | (Doesn't fit.)
    *   27. definition=reach and board | (Doesn't fit.)
    *   28. definition=irritate | (Doesn't fit.)
    *   29. definition=evoke an emotional response | (Doesn't fit.)
    *   30. definition=apprehend and reproduce accurately | (Doesn't fit.)
    *   31. definition=earn or achieve a base by being walked by the pitcher | (Doesn't fit.)
    *   32. definition=overcome or destroy | (Doesn't fit.)
    *   33. definition=be a mystery or bewildering to | (Doesn't fit.)
    *   34. definition=take the first step or steps in carrying out an action | (Doesn't fit.)
    *   35. definition=undergo (as of injuries and illnesses) | (Doesn't fit.)
    *   36. definition=make children | (Doesn't fit.)

5.  **Compare the best candidates (1, 4, 21):**
    *   Sense 1: Come into possession (General acquisition).
    *   Sense 4: Receive a specified treatment (Abstract reception).
    *   Sense 21: Acquire as a result of some effort or action (Acquisition through effort).

    "To get a decent education" strongly implies the process of acquiring knowledge and skills through effort. Sense 21 captures this nuance perfectly ("acquire as a result of some effort or action"). Sense 1 is too general, and Sense 4 is also good, but Sense 21 is the most precise fit for the concept of educational attainment.

6.  **Final Selection:** Sense 21.


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

Context: No one can say. In practice, it ends up being equated with a "self-expression "that encourages the youngsters' "self-esteem. "The result is a generation of young people whose ignorance and intellectual incompetence is matched only by their good opinion of themselves. The whole notion of "creativity "in education was (and is) part and parcel of a romantic rebellion against disciplined instruction, which was (and is) regarded as "authoritarian, "a repression and frustration of the latent talents and the wonderful, if as yet undefined, potentialities inherent in the souls of all our children. It is not surprising that parents find this romantic extravagance so attractive. Fortunately, these same parents do want their children to get a <t>decent</t> education as traditionally understood, and they have enough common sense to know what that demands. Their commitment to "creativity "can not survive adolescent illiteracy.

Senses:
1. definition=socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous | synonyms=nice | examples=from a decent family; a nice girl
2. definition=according with custom or propriety | synonyms=becoming, comely, comme il faut, decorous, seemly | examples=her becoming modesty; comely behavior
3. definition=conforming to conventions of sexual behavior; - George Santayana | examples=speech in this circle, if not always decent, never became lewd
4. definition=sufficient for the purpose | synonyms=adequate, enough | examples=an adequate income; the food was adequate
5. definition=decently clothed | examples=are you decent?
6. definition=observing conventional sexual mores in speech or behavior or dress | examples=a modest neckline in her dress; though one of her shoulder straps had slipped down, she was perfectly decent by current standards

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the context:** The sentence is: "Fortunately, these same parents do want their children to get a <t>decent</t> education as traditionally understood, and they have enough common sense to know what that demands."
2.  **Determine the meaning of "decent" in this specific context:** The parents want an education that is "traditionally understood." This implies the education must be of a certain standard, quality, or level of sufficiency, rather than being morally pure or socially acceptable in a narrow sense.
3.  **Evaluate the provided senses:**
    *   1. socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous (e.g., a nice girl). (Focuses on moral/social quality.)
    *   2. according with custom or propriety (e.g., comely behavior). (Focuses on decorum/propriety.)
    *   3. conforming to conventions of sexual behavior (e.g., never became lewd). (Focuses on sexual morality.)
    *   4. sufficient for the purpose (e.g., an adequate income). (Focuses on meeting a required standard or level.)
    *   5. decently clothed (e.g., are you decent?). (Focuses on clothing.)
    *   6. observing conventional sexual mores (e.g., a modest neckline). (Focuses on sexual morality/dress.)
4.  **Match the context meaning to the senses:** The phrase "a decent education as traditionally understood" means an education that is *good enough* or *of a satisfactory standard* to meet traditional expectations.
5.  **Select the best fit:** Sense 4, "sufficient for the purpose," aligns perfectly with the idea of an education meeting a required standard or being adequate.

6.  **Final check:** "A decent education" = "An adequate education." This confirms Sense 4.


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

Context: No one can say. In practice, it ends up being equated with a "self-expression "that encourages the youngsters' "self-esteem. "The result is a generation of young people whose ignorance and intellectual incompetence is matched only by their good opinion of themselves. The whole notion of "creativity "in education was (and is) part and parcel of a romantic rebellion against disciplined instruction, which was (and is) regarded as "authoritarian, "a repression and frustration of the latent talents and the wonderful, if as yet undefined, potentialities inherent in the souls of all our children. It is not surprising that parents find this romantic extravagance so attractive. Fortunately, these same parents do want their children to get a decent <t>education</t> as traditionally understood, and they have enough common sense to know what that demands. Their commitment to "creativity "can not survive adolescent illiteracy.

Senses:
1. definition=the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill | synonyms=instruction, teaching, pedagogy, didactics, educational activity | examples=he received no formal education; our instruction was carefully programmed
2. definition=knowledge acquired by learning and instruction | examples=it was clear that he had a very broad education
3. definition=the gradual process of acquiring knowledge | examples=education is a preparation for life; a girl's education was less important than a boy's
4. definition=the profession of teaching (especially at a school or college or university)
5. definition=the result of good upbringing (especially knowledge of correct social behavior) | synonyms=training, breeding | examples=a woman of breeding and refinement
6. definition=the United States federal department that administers all federal programs dealing with education (including federal aid to educational institutions and students); created 1979 | synonyms=Department of Education, Education Department

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

2.  **Analyze the Context:**
    *   The text discusses a conflict: the modern focus on "creativity" and "self-expression" in education vs. the traditional view.
    *   The key sentence is: "Fortunately, these same parents do want their children to get a decent <t>education</t> as traditionally understood, and they have enough common sense to know what that demands. Their commitment to "creativity "can not survive adolescent illiteracy."
    *   The phrase "as traditionally understood" and the mention of "adolescent illiteracy" strongly suggest a focus on foundational knowledge, skills, and structured learning, rather than just the *process* or the *result* of upbringing.

3.  **Evaluate the Senses:**

    *   **Sense 1:** definition=the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill | synonyms=instruction, teaching, pedagogy, didactics, educational activity | examples=he received no formal education; our instruction was carefully programmed.
        *   *Fit:* This sense refers to the *act* or *system* of teaching/instruction. The context contrasts the modern, self-expression-focused approach with the "traditionally understood" approach, which implies structured instruction and imparting knowledge (the activities). This is a strong candidate.

    *   **Sense 2:** definition=knowledge acquired by learning and instruction | examples=it was clear that he had a very broad education.
        *   *Fit:* This refers to the *product* (the knowledge). While the parents want their children to *have* this knowledge, the phrase "get a decent education" usually refers to the *process* or *quality of instruction* they receive, not just the resulting knowledge itself.

    *   **Sense 3:** definition=the gradual process of acquiring knowledge | examples=education is a preparation for life; a girl's education was less important than a boy's.
        *   *Fit:* This is a very broad definition of the process. While technically correct, Sense 1 is more specific to the *type* of structured learning being advocated for ("traditionally understood," contrasting with "creativity").

    *   **Sense 4:** definition=the profession of teaching (especially at a school or college or university).
        *   *Fit:* This refers to the *job* (teacher/professor). The context is about the *child's experience*, not the profession of the adult. (Poor fit).

    *   **Sense 5:** definition=the result of good upbringing (especially knowledge of correct social behavior) | synonyms=training, breeding | examples=a woman of breeding and refinement.
        *   *Fit:* This is about social refinement/manners. While education can include this, the context immediately links the traditional education to the need to overcome "adolescent illiteracy," making the academic/instructional aspect (Sense 1) more relevant than the social aspect.

    *   **Sense 6:** definition=the United States federal department...
        *   *Fit:* Clearly irrelevant.

4.  **Compare Best Candidates (Sense 1 vs. Sense 3):**
    *   The context emphasizes a return to what is "traditionally understood" and what is needed to combat "illiteracy." This points to a structured, formal system of teaching and instruction (Sense 1: activities that impart knowledge or skill).
    *   Sense 3 is too abstract ("gradual process"). Sense 1 captures the practical, instructional nature implied by the contrast with "creativity" and the mention of "illiteracy."

5.  **Conclusion:** Sense 1 best captures the meaning of "education" in the context of receiving structured, traditional instruction necessary to overcome illiteracy.


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

Context: No one can say. In practice, it ends up being equated with a "self-expression "that encourages the youngsters' "self-esteem. "The result is a generation of young people whose ignorance and intellectual incompetence is matched only by their good opinion of themselves. The whole notion of "creativity "in education was (and is) part and parcel of a romantic rebellion against disciplined instruction, which was (and is) regarded as "authoritarian, "a repression and frustration of the latent talents and the wonderful, if as yet undefined, potentialities inherent in the souls of all our children. It is not surprising that parents find this romantic extravagance so attractive. Fortunately, these same parents do want their children to get a decent education as traditionally understood, and they have enough common sense to <t>know</t> what that demands. Their commitment to "creativity "can not survive adolescent illiteracy.

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

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the context:** The sentence containing the target word is: "Fortunately, these same parents do want their children to get a decent education as traditionally understood, and they have enough common sense to <t>know</t> what that demands."

2.  **Analyze the surrounding text/meaning:** The parents want their children to get a "decent education as traditionally understood." The phrase "have enough common sense to know what that demands" implies understanding the requirements, standards, or necessary actions associated with a traditional education.

3.  **Examine the senses of "know":**

    *   1. definition=be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about. (Focuses on facts/information.)
    *   2. definition=know how to do or perform something. (Focuses on skills/procedures.)
    *   3. definition=be aware of the truth of something; have a belief or faith in something; regard as true beyond any doubt. (Focuses on conviction/belief.)
    *   4. definition=be familiar or acquainted with a person or an object. (Focuses on familiarity.)
    *   5. definition=have firsthand knowledge of states, situations, emotions, or sensations. (Focuses on experience.)
    *   6. definition=accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority. (Focuses on recognition/acceptance.)
    *   7. definition=have fixed in the mind. (Focuses on memorization/recollection.)
    *   8. definition=have sexual intercourse with. (Irrelevant.)
    *   9. definition=know the nature or character of. (Focuses on inherent qualities.)
    *   10. definition=be able to distinguish, recognize as being different. (Focuses on discrimination.)
    *   11. definition=perceive as familiar. (Focuses on recognition.)

4.  **Match the meaning to the senses:**
    *   "Know what that demands" means understanding the requirements, the necessary facts, or the implications of a traditional education.
    *   This aligns best with having awareness or possessing information about the demands.

5.  **Select the best fit:** Sense 1 ("be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about") perfectly captures the idea of understanding the requirements (the facts/information) of a decent education.

6.  **Final check:** "They have enough common sense to know [be aware of/understand] what that demands." -> Sense 1.


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

Context: No one can say. In practice, it ends up being equated with a "self-expression "that encourages the youngsters' "self-esteem. "The result is a generation of young people whose ignorance and intellectual incompetence is matched only by their good opinion of themselves. The whole notion of "creativity "in education was (and is) part and parcel of a romantic rebellion against disciplined instruction, which was (and is) regarded as "authoritarian, "a repression and frustration of the latent talents and the wonderful, if as yet undefined, potentialities inherent in the souls of all our children. It is not surprising that parents find this romantic extravagance so attractive. Fortunately, these same parents do want their children to get a decent education as traditionally understood, and they have enough common sense to know what that <t>demands</t>. Their commitment to "creativity "can not survive adolescent illiteracy.

Senses:
1. definition=request urgently and forcefully | examples=The victim's family is demanding compensation; The boss demanded that he be fired immediately
2. definition=require as useful, just, or proper | synonyms=necessitate, ask, postulate, need, require, take | examples=It takes nerve to do what she did; success usually requires hard work
3. definition=claim as due or just | synonyms=exact | examples=The bank demanded payment of the loan
4. definition=lay legal claim to
5. definition=summon to court
6. definition=ask to be informed of | examples=I demand an explanation

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the context:** The sentence containing the target word is: "Fortunately, these same parents do want their children to get a decent education as traditionally understood, and they have enough common sense to know what that <t>demands</t>."

2.  **Determine the meaning of "demands" in this specific context:**
    *   The subject is "a decent education as traditionally understood."
    *   The verb "demands" refers to what this concept (a decent education) *requires* or *necessitates* from the parents/system.
    *   It means the parents know what is *necessary* or *proper* for their children's education.

3.  **Evaluate the provided senses:**

    *   **1. definition=request urgently and forcefully:** (e.g., demanding compensation, demanding immediate firing). This implies an aggressive request. The context is about what is *needed* for education, not a forceful demand being made by the education itself. (Incorrect)
    *   **2. definition=require as useful, just, or proper | synonyms=necessitate, ask, postulate, need, require, take:** (e.g., success usually requires hard work). This perfectly matches the idea that a "decent education" *requires* certain things (the things the parents know). (Strong candidate)
    *   **3. definition=claim as due or just | synonyms=exact:** (e.g., The bank demanded payment). This implies a claim of entitlement. While education might be a right, the phrasing "what that demands" refers to the necessary components, not a legal or moral claim being enforced. (Less likely)
    *   **4. definition=lay legal claim to:** (Legal context). (Incorrect)
    *   **5. definition=summon to court:** (Legal context). (Incorrect)
    *   **6. definition=ask to be informed of:** (e.g., I demand an explanation). This is a request for information. (Incorrect)

4.  **Conclusion:** Sense 2, which means "require as useful, just, or proper," is the correct fit.


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

Context: In practice, it ends up being equated with a "self-expression "that encourages the youngsters' "self-esteem. "The result is a generation of young people whose ignorance and intellectual incompetence is matched only by their good opinion of themselves. The whole notion of "creativity "in education was (and is) part and parcel of a romantic rebellion against disciplined instruction, which was (and is) regarded as "authoritarian, "a repression and frustration of the latent talents and the wonderful, if as yet undefined, potentialities inherent in the souls of all our children. It is not surprising that parents find this romantic extravagance so attractive. Fortunately, these same parents do want their children to get a decent education as traditionally understood, and they have enough common sense to know what that demands. Their <t>commitment</t> to "creativity "can not survive adolescent illiteracy. American education's future will be determined by the degree to which we -- all of us -- allow this common sense to prevail over the illusions that we also share.

Senses:
1. definition=the trait of sincere and steadfast fixity of purpose | synonyms=committedness | examples=a man of energy and commitment
2. definition=the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action | synonyms=allegiance, loyalty, dedication | examples=his long commitment to public service; they felt no loyalty to a losing team
3. definition=an engagement by contract involving financial obligation | examples=his business commitments took him to London
4. definition=a message that makes a pledge | synonyms=dedication
5. definition=the official act of consigning a person to confinement (as in a prison or mental hospital) | synonyms=committal, consignment

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the context:** The sentence is: "Their <t>commitment</t> to 'creativity' can not survive adolescent illiteracy."
2.  **Determine the meaning of "commitment" in this specific sentence:** The parents' dedication/devotion/steadfastness to the idea of "creativity" (in education) is being challenged by the practical reality of their children's lack of basic skills (illiteracy).
3.  **Evaluate the senses provided:**

    *   **Sense 1:** definition=the trait of sincere and steadfast fixity of purpose | synonyms=committedness | examples=a man of energy and commitment.
        *   *Fit:* This aligns perfectly. The parents' *steadfast purpose* or *dedication* to the idea of creativity is what is being questioned.
    *   **Sense 2:** definition=the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action | synonyms=allegiance, loyalty, dedication | examples=his long commitment to public service; they felt no loyalty to a losing team.
        *   *Fit:* This also fits very well. Their *dedication* or *allegiance* to the educational philosophy of "creativity" is the subject.
    *   **Sense 3:** definition=an engagement by contract involving financial obligation | examples=his business commitments took him to London.
        *   *Fit:* No. This is about contracts/money.
    *   **Sense 4:** definition=a message that makes a pledge | synonyms=dedication.
        *   *Fit:* No. This refers to a statement or message.
    *   **Sense 5:** definition=the official act of consigning a person to confinement (as in a prison or mental hospital) | synonyms=committal, consignment.
        *   *Fit:* No. This is legal/custodial.

4.  **Distinguish between Sense 1 and Sense 2:**
    *   Sense 1 focuses on the *trait* (a quality of the person: "a man of commitment").
    *   Sense 2 focuses on the *act* or *state* of being bound/dedicated (a relationship or action: "commitment to public service").
    *   In the phrase "Their commitment to 'creativity'," "commitment" functions as the *state* or *dedication* they hold toward a specific goal/course of action ("creativity"). This aligns more strongly with the definition and examples of Sense 2 (e.g., "his long commitment to public service"). While Sense 1 is close, Sense 2 captures the relational aspect ("commitment *to* X") better.

5.  **Final Selection:** Sense 2 is the most precise fit for "commitment to [a concept/course of action]."


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

Context: In practice, it ends up being equated with a "self-expression "that encourages the youngsters' "self-esteem. "The result is a generation of young people whose ignorance and intellectual incompetence is matched only by their good opinion of themselves. The whole notion of "creativity "in education was (and is) part and parcel of a romantic rebellion against disciplined instruction, which was (and is) regarded as "authoritarian, "a repression and frustration of the latent talents and the wonderful, if as yet undefined, potentialities inherent in the souls of all our children. It is not surprising that parents find this romantic extravagance so attractive. Fortunately, these same parents do want their children to get a decent education as traditionally understood, and they have enough common sense to know what that demands. Their commitment to "creativity "can not <t>survive</t> adolescent illiteracy. American education's future will be determined by the degree to which we -- all of us -- allow this common sense to prevail over the illusions that we also share.

Senses:
1. definition=continue to live through hardship or adversity | synonyms=last, live, live on, go, endure, hold up | examples=We went without water and food for 3 days; These superstitions survive in the backwaters of America
2. definition=continue in existence after (an adversity, etc.) | synonyms=pull through, pull round, come through, make it | examples=He survived the cancer against all odds
3. definition=support oneself | synonyms=exist, live, subsist | examples=he could barely exist on such a low wage; Can you live on $2000 a month in New York City?
4. definition=live longer than | synonyms=outlive, outlast | examples=She outlived her husband by many years

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the context:** The sentence is: "Their commitment to 'creativity 'can not <t>survive</t> adolescent illiteracy."
2.  **Determine the meaning of 'survive' in this context:** The commitment (an idea, a concept, a trend) is being challenged or negated by adolescent illiteracy. The commitment cannot *continue* or *endure* despite the presence of illiteracy.
3.  **Evaluate the senses:**
    *   **Sense 1:** definition=continue to live through hardship or adversity | synonyms=last, live, live on, go, endure, hold up. (Focuses on enduring a difficult period/condition.)
    *   **Sense 2:** definition=continue in existence after (an adversity, etc.) | synonyms=pull through, pull round, come through, make it. (Focuses on overcoming a specific threat/event.)
    *   **Sense 3:** definition=support oneself | synonyms=exist, live, subsist. (Focuses on self-sufficiency/sustenance.)
    *   **Sense 4:** definition=live longer than | synonyms=outlive, outlast. (Focuses on duration relative to another entity.)
4.  **Match the meaning to the best sense:**
    *   The commitment (concept) is being tested by illiteracy (condition/adversity). If it cannot "survive" illiteracy, it means it cannot *continue* or *endure* the presence of that illiteracy.
    *   Sense 1 ("continue to live through hardship or adversity") fits perfectly. The commitment cannot *endure* the challenge of illiteracy.
    *   Sense 2 is close, but usually implies overcoming a specific, often life-threatening, event (e.g., surviving a crash). Here, illiteracy is a persistent condition.
    *   Sense 3 is irrelevant (self-support).
    *   Sense 4 is irrelevant (outlasting).
5.  **Conclusion:** Sense 1 is the correct fit.


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

Context: In practice, it ends up being equated with a "self-expression "that encourages the youngsters' "self-esteem. "The result is a generation of young people whose ignorance and intellectual incompetence is matched only by their good opinion of themselves. The whole notion of "creativity "in education was (and is) part and parcel of a romantic rebellion against disciplined instruction, which was (and is) regarded as "authoritarian, "a repression and frustration of the latent talents and the wonderful, if as yet undefined, potentialities inherent in the souls of all our children. It is not surprising that parents find this romantic extravagance so attractive. Fortunately, these same parents do want their children to get a decent education as traditionally understood, and they have enough common sense to know what that demands. Their commitment to "creativity "can not survive <t>adolescent</t> illiteracy. American education's future will be determined by the degree to which we -- all of us -- allow this common sense to prevail over the illusions that we also share.

Senses:
1. definition=relating to or peculiar to or suggestive of an adolescent | examples=adolescent problems
2. definition=being of the age 13 through 19 | synonyms=teen, teenage, teenaged | examples=teenage mothers; the teen years
3. definition=displaying or suggesting a lack of maturity | synonyms=jejune, juvenile, puerile | examples=adolescent insecurity; jejune responses to our problems
4. definition=in the state of development between puberty and maturity | examples=adolescent boys and girls

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

2.  **Analyze the Context:**
    *   The passage discusses educational trends, "creativity," "romantic rebellion," "disciplined instruction," and the goals of parents.
    *   The critical sentence is: "Their commitment to 'creativity' can not survive <t>adolescent</t> illiteracy."
    *   The word "adolescent" is modifying "illiteracy."

3.  **Analyze the Target Word's Function:**
    *   "Adolescent illiteracy" means illiteracy *related to* or *characteristic of* adolescents.
    *   The context is discussing the educational needs and characteristics of young people (the "youngsters," "children," "generation of young people").

4.  **Evaluate the Senses:**

    *   **Sense 1:** definition=relating to or peculiar to or suggestive of an adolescent | examples=adolescent problems.
        *   *Fit:* "Adolescent illiteracy" means illiteracy that is peculiar to or relates to the adolescent stage. This fits perfectly.

    *   **Sense 2:** definition=being of the age 13 through 19 | synonyms=teen, teenage, teenaged | examples=teenage mothers; the teen years.
        *   *Fit:* While the context is about young people, the word is used as an adjective modifying "illiteracy," not as a direct reference to the age group itself in this specific phrase. Sense 1 is a more precise fit for the *type* of illiteracy.

    *   **Sense 3:** definition=displaying or suggesting a lack of maturity | synonyms=jejune, juvenile, puerile | examples=adolescent insecurity; jejune responses to our problems.
        *   *Fit:* This sense relates to *behavior* or *quality* (immaturity). While the passage discusses immaturity ("ignorance and intellectual incompetence"), the phrase "adolescent illiteracy" is not describing the *quality* of the illiteracy (i.e., immature illiteracy); it is describing the *source* or *target* of the illiteracy (i.e., illiteracy found in adolescents).

    *   **Sense 4:** definition=in the state of development between puberty and maturity | examples=adolescent boys and girls.
        *   *Fit:* This is a developmental stage definition. While related to the age group, Sense 1 captures the adjectival function ("relating to") much better than Sense 4 (which describes the state of being).

5.  **Conclusion:** Sense 1 ("relating to or peculiar to or suggestive of an adolescent") is the most accurate fit for "adolescent illiteracy."

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


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

Context: In practice, it ends up being equated with a "self-expression "that encourages the youngsters' "self-esteem. "The result is a generation of young people whose ignorance and intellectual incompetence is matched only by their good opinion of themselves. The whole notion of "creativity "in education was (and is) part and parcel of a romantic rebellion against disciplined instruction, which was (and is) regarded as "authoritarian, "a repression and frustration of the latent talents and the wonderful, if as yet undefined, potentialities inherent in the souls of all our children. It is not surprising that parents find this romantic extravagance so attractive. Fortunately, these same parents do want their children to get a decent education as traditionally understood, and they have enough common sense to know what that demands. Their commitment to "creativity "can not survive adolescent <t>illiteracy</t>. American education's future will be determined by the degree to which we -- all of us -- allow this common sense to prevail over the illusions that we also share.

Senses:
1. definition=ignorance resulting from not reading
2. definition=an inability to read | synonyms=analphabetism

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

2.  **Analyze the Context:**
    *   The passage discusses modern educational trends ("creativity," "self-esteem," "romantic rebellion against disciplined instruction").
    *   It contrasts these trends with the need for a "decent education as traditionally understood."
    *   The key sentence is: "Their commitment to 'creativity' can not survive adolescent <t>illiteracy</t>."

3.  **Analyze the Target Word and Contextual Meaning:**
    *   "Adolescent illiteracy" here refers to a state or condition that prevents the commitment to "creativity" from surviving.
    *   The preceding discussion emphasizes the need for traditional, disciplined instruction and a "decent education."
    *   If a commitment to creativity cannot survive *adolescent illiteracy*, it suggests that the lack of foundational knowledge or skills (the "decent education") is the limiting factor.

4.  **Evaluate the Senses:**
    *   **Sense 1:** definition=ignorance resulting from not reading.
    *   **Sense 2:** definition=an inability to read | synonyms=analphabetism.

5.  **Determine the Best Fit:**
    *   While "illiteracy" often means inability to read (Sense 2), the context is broader. The passage is discussing the *failure* of the current educational model to provide the necessary foundation ("decent education").
    *   "Adolescent illiteracy" in this context likely refers not just to the inability to decode words, but to a lack of fundamental knowledge, critical thinking skills, or intellectual competence—a state of *ignorance* or intellectual deficiency that prevents the student from progressing or sustaining complex ideas (like "creativity").
    *   The passage already mentions "ignorance and intellectual incompetence" earlier. The "illiteracy" here seems to be the *result* of the flawed educational approach—a state of intellectual deficiency (ignorance).

6.  **Conclusion:** Sense 1 ("ignorance resulting from not reading") captures the broader intellectual deficiency implied by the critique of the education system, which is more fitting than the narrow definition of being unable to read (Sense 2).

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


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

Context: The result is a generation of young people whose ignorance and intellectual incompetence is matched only by their good opinion of themselves. The whole notion of "creativity "in education was (and is) part and parcel of a romantic rebellion against disciplined instruction, which was (and is) regarded as "authoritarian, "a repression and frustration of the latent talents and the wonderful, if as yet undefined, potentialities inherent in the souls of all our children. It is not surprising that parents find this romantic extravagance so attractive. Fortunately, these same parents do want their children to get a decent education as traditionally understood, and they have enough common sense to know what that demands. Their commitment to "creativity "can not survive adolescent illiteracy. <t>American</t> education's future will be determined by the degree to which we -- all of us -- allow this common sense to prevail over the illusions that we also share. The education establishment will fight against common sense every inch of the way.

Senses:
1. definition=of or relating to the United States of America or its people or language or culture | examples=American citizens; American English
2. definition=of or relating to or characteristic of the continents and islands of the Americas | examples=the American hemisphere; American flora and fauna

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the Request:** The user wants to know which numbered sense of the word "American" is used in the provided context. The output must be *only* the number.

2.  **Analyze the Context:** The relevant phrase is: "<t>American</t> education's future will be determined by the degree to which we -- all of us -- allow this common sense to prevail over the illusions that we also share."

3.  **Analyze the Word "American" in Context:** "American education" refers to the educational system, culture, and practices of the United States (or the broader American cultural sphere).

4.  **Analyze the Senses:**
    *   Sense 1: definition=of or relating to the United States of America or its people or language or culture | examples=American citizens; American English
    *   Sense 2: definition=of or relating to or characteristic of the continents and islands of the Americas | examples=the American hemisphere; American flora and fauna

5.  **Match Context to Sense:**
    *   "American education" relates to the culture and system of the United States.
    *   This aligns perfectly with Sense 1 (relating to the United States of America or its culture).
    *   It does not align with Sense 2 (relating to the continents/geography, e.g., American bison, American continent).

6.  **Determine the Final Answer:** The correct sense is 1.