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

[User]
Target lemma: find
Target surface form: find
Context:
To the extent that Democratic legislators from the South have held a disproportionate share of power in Congress since 1932 and have been able to translate such clout into relatively more local benefits for their respective constituencies, voters in the South have had an especially strong incentive to keep such Democrats in office. Finally, the theory suggests why Republicans generally have fared better in Senate races than in campaigns for the House. Since local benefit - seeking matters more and national policy making matters less in the lower chamber of Congress, this is precisely the pattern one would expect if Republicans are less willing to engage in local benefit - seeking than their Democratic counterparts. Is there any empirical support for this theory? Three pieces of evidence corroborate the key assumption that Democratic legislators are more willing to engage in local benefit - seeking than their Republican colleagues. First, economists James Bennett and Thomas DiLorenzo <t>find</t> that GOP senators turn back roughly 10% more of their allocated personal staff budgets than Democrats do. To the extent that the primary duty of personal staff involves local benefit - seeking, this indicates that political philosophy leads congressional Republicans to pay less attention to narrow constituent concerns.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=find%2:40:02:: | 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. sense_key=find%2:39:02:: | 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. sense_key=find%2:40:00:: | 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. sense_key=find%2:32:00:: | 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. sense_key=find%2:31:10:: | 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. sense_key=find%2:39:01:: | 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. sense_key=find%2:40:01:: | 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. sense_key=find%2:36:00:: | definition=make a discovery, make a new finding | synonyms=discover | examples=Roentgen discovered X-rays; Physicists believe they found a new elementary particle
9. sense_key=find%2:31:09:: | 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. sense_key=find%2:40:03:: | 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. sense_key=find%2:32:01:: | definition=decide on and make a declaration about | synonyms=rule | examples=find someone guilty
12. sense_key=find%2:30:00:: | 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. sense_key=find%2:39:05:: | 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. sense_key=find%2:40:15:: | 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. sense_key=find%2:38:10:: | definition=succeed in reaching; arrive at | examples=The arrow found its mark
16. sense_key=find%2:30:13:: | definition=accept and make use of one's personality, abilities, and situation | synonyms=find oneself | examples=My son went to Berkeley to find himself

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

raw_output:
To determine the best indexed sense for the target word "find" in the given context, let's analyze the sentence and the provided candidate senses.

The sentence is: "First, economists James Bennett and Thomas DiLorenzo find that GOP senators turn back roughly 10% more of their allocated personal staff budgets than Democrats do."

Here, "find" is used in the context of discovering or determining something through investigation or research. The economists are conducting a study or analysis and have come to a specific conclusion.

Let's look at the candidate senses:

1. come upon, as if by accident; meet with - This doesn't fit as the context implies a deliberate investigation.
2. discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of - This is a plausible sense as it involves discovering something through some form of investigation.
3. come upon after searching; find the location of something that was missed or lost - The context doesn't imply searching for something lost.
4. establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study - This sense fits well as it involves determining something through a systematic investigation or study.
5. come to believe on the basis of emotion, intuitions, or indefinite grounds - The context suggests a more objective, data-driven conclusion.
6. perceive or be contemporaneous with - This doesn't directly relate to the act of discovering or determining something through research.
7. get something or somebody for a specific purpose - This doesn't fit the context of the sentence.
8. make a discovery, make a new finding - While related, this is more general and doesn't directly convey the sense of determining something through investigation.
9. make a discovery - Similar to sense 8, it's related but not as specific to the context as some other options.
10. obtain through effort or management - The context is about discovering a fact, not obtaining something.
11. decide on and make a declaration about - This involves a judgment or verdict, not exactly what is described.
12. receive a specified treatment (abstract) - Not relevant to the context.
13. perceive oneself to be in a certain condition or place - Not relevant.
14. get or find back; recover the use of - Not relevant.
15. succeed in reaching; arrive at - While "arrive at a conclusion" is a common idiom, "find" isn't used this way in the given sentence.
16. accept and make use of one's personality, abilities, and situation - Not relevant.

Given the context and the definitions, sense 4 ("establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study") is the most appropriate. It accurately reflects the act of economists determining a fact through their research.

{"sense_index": 4}


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status: success

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

[User]
Target lemma: personal
Target surface form: personal
Context:
To the extent that Democratic legislators from the South have held a disproportionate share of power in Congress since 1932 and have been able to translate such clout into relatively more local benefits for their respective constituencies, voters in the South have had an especially strong incentive to keep such Democrats in office. Finally, the theory suggests why Republicans generally have fared better in Senate races than in campaigns for the House. Since local benefit - seeking matters more and national policy making matters less in the lower chamber of Congress, this is precisely the pattern one would expect if Republicans are less willing to engage in local benefit - seeking than their Democratic counterparts. Is there any empirical support for this theory? Three pieces of evidence corroborate the key assumption that Democratic legislators are more willing to engage in local benefit - seeking than their Republican colleagues. First, economists James Bennett and Thomas DiLorenzo find that GOP senators turn back roughly 10% more of their allocated <t>personal</t> staff budgets than Democrats do. To the extent that the primary duty of personal staff involves local benefit - seeking, this indicates that political philosophy leads congressional Republicans to pay less attention to narrow constituent concerns.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=personal%3:00:00:: | definition=concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality | examples=a personal favor; for your personal use
2. sense_key=personal%5:00:00:subjective:00 | definition=particular to a given individual
3. sense_key=personal%3:01:01:: | definition=of or arising from personality | examples=personal magnetism
4. sense_key=personal%5:00:00:physical:00 | definition=intimately concerning a person's body or physical being | examples=personal hygiene
5. sense_key=personal%3:01:00:: | definition=indicating grammatical person | examples=personal verb endings

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

raw_output:
To determine the best indexed sense for the word "personal" in the given context, let's analyze the sentence and the provided candidate senses.

The sentence discusses the allocation and usage of "personal staff budgets" by senators, indicating that the term "personal staff" refers to staff members employed directly by or for the individual senator, as opposed to those employed by a committee or other congressional entity.

1. The first sense suggests that "personal" refers to something concerning or affecting a particular person or their private life and personality. While this is somewhat relevant, it doesn't directly apply to the context of "personal staff budgets."

2. The second sense implies that "personal" is particular to a given individual. In the context of "personal staff," this means staff that are directly associated with or employed by the individual senator, which fits the discussion about senators allocating budgets for their personal staff.

3. The third sense relates to "personal" as a quality arising from personality, such as "personal magnetism." This doesn't directly relate to the allocation of staff budgets.

4. The fourth sense refers to something intimately concerning a person's body or physical being, like "personal hygiene." This is not relevant to the context of staff budgets.

5. The fifth sense is related to grammatical person, which is not relevant to the context.

Given the context, the term "personal staff" refers to staff members directly employed or associated with an individual senator. The most relevant sense here is that "personal" indicates something is particular to a given individual (the senator), which aligns with sense 2.

Therefore, the best indexed sense for "personal" in this context is {"sense_index": 2}.

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

[User]
Target lemma: staff
Target surface form: staff
Context:
To the extent that Democratic legislators from the South have held a disproportionate share of power in Congress since 1932 and have been able to translate such clout into relatively more local benefits for their respective constituencies, voters in the South have had an especially strong incentive to keep such Democrats in office. Finally, the theory suggests why Republicans generally have fared better in Senate races than in campaigns for the House. Since local benefit - seeking matters more and national policy making matters less in the lower chamber of Congress, this is precisely the pattern one would expect if Republicans are less willing to engage in local benefit - seeking than their Democratic counterparts. Is there any empirical support for this theory? Three pieces of evidence corroborate the key assumption that Democratic legislators are more willing to engage in local benefit - seeking than their Republican colleagues. First, economists James Bennett and Thomas DiLorenzo find that GOP senators turn back roughly 10% more of their allocated personal <t>staff</t> budgets than Democrats do. To the extent that the primary duty of personal staff involves local benefit - seeking, this indicates that political philosophy leads congressional Republicans to pay less attention to narrow constituent concerns.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=staff%1:14:01:: | definition=personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task | examples=the hospital has an excellent nursing staff; the general relied on his staff to make routine decisions
2. sense_key=staff%1:06:00:: | definition=a strong rod or stick with a specialized utilitarian purpose | examples=he walked with the help of a wooden staff
3. sense_key=staff%1:14:00:: | definition=the body of teachers and administrators at a school | synonyms=faculty | examples=the dean addressed the letter to the entire staff of the university
4. sense_key=staff%1:27:00:: | definition=building material consisting of plaster and hair; used to cover external surfaces of temporary structure (as at an exposition) or for decoration
5. sense_key=staff%1:10:01:: | definition=a rod carried as a symbol
6. sense_key=staff%1:10:00:: | definition=(music) the system of five horizontal lines on which the musical notes are written | synonyms=stave

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


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

[User]
Target lemma: budget
Target surface form: budgets
Context:
To the extent that Democratic legislators from the South have held a disproportionate share of power in Congress since 1932 and have been able to translate such clout into relatively more local benefits for their respective constituencies, voters in the South have had an especially strong incentive to keep such Democrats in office. Finally, the theory suggests why Republicans generally have fared better in Senate races than in campaigns for the House. Since local benefit - seeking matters more and national policy making matters less in the lower chamber of Congress, this is precisely the pattern one would expect if Republicans are less willing to engage in local benefit - seeking than their Democratic counterparts. Is there any empirical support for this theory? Three pieces of evidence corroborate the key assumption that Democratic legislators are more willing to engage in local benefit - seeking than their Republican colleagues. First, economists James Bennett and Thomas DiLorenzo find that GOP senators turn back roughly 10% more of their allocated personal staff <t>budgets</t> than Democrats do. To the extent that the primary duty of personal staff involves local benefit - seeking, this indicates that political philosophy leads congressional Republicans to pay less attention to narrow constituent concerns.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=budget%1:21:02:: | definition=a sum of money allocated for a particular purpose | examples=the laboratory runs on a budget of a million a year
2. sense_key=budget%1:21:03:: | definition=a summary of intended expenditures along with proposals for how to meet them | examples=the president submitted the annual budget to Congress

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

raw_output:
To determine the best indexed sense for the target word "budgets" in the given context, let's analyze the information provided.

The context discusses the behavior of Democratic and Republican legislators in terms of local benefit-seeking and how it relates to their allocated personal staff budgets. The specific sentence mentioning "budgets" is: "First, economists James Bennett and Thomas DiLorenzo find that GOP senators turn back roughly 10% more of their allocated personal staff budgets than Democrats do."

The two candidate senses for "budget" are:
1. A sum of money allocated for a particular purpose.
2. A summary of intended expenditures along with proposals for how to meet them.

Let's examine the context and the examples given for each sense:
- The first sense refers to "a sum of money allocated for a particular purpose." The example given is "the laboratory runs on a budget of a million a year." This sense aligns with the context where "budgets" refers to the amount of money allocated for personal staff.
- The second sense is "a summary of intended expenditures along with proposals for how to meet them," with the example being "the president submitted the annual budget to Congress." This typically refers to a more comprehensive financial plan, often at a governmental level.

In the given context, "budgets" refers to the amount of money allocated for personal staff, which aligns with the first sense: "a sum of money allocated for a particular purpose." The discussion is about the amount of money GOP senators and Democrats are willing to use for their personal staff, not about submitting a comprehensive financial plan or proposal.

Therefore, the best indexed sense for "budgets" in this context is the first one.

{"sense_index": 1}


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

[User]
Target lemma: democrat
Target surface form: Democrats
Context:
To the extent that Democratic legislators from the South have held a disproportionate share of power in Congress since 1932 and have been able to translate such clout into relatively more local benefits for their respective constituencies, voters in the South have had an especially strong incentive to keep such Democrats in office. Finally, the theory suggests why Republicans generally have fared better in Senate races than in campaigns for the House. Since local benefit - seeking matters more and national policy making matters less in the lower chamber of Congress, this is precisely the pattern one would expect if Republicans are less willing to engage in local benefit - seeking than their Democratic counterparts. Is there any empirical support for this theory? Three pieces of evidence corroborate the key assumption that Democratic legislators are more willing to engage in local benefit - seeking than their Republican colleagues. First, economists James Bennett and Thomas DiLorenzo find that GOP senators turn back roughly 10% more of their allocated personal staff budgets than <t>Democrats</t> do. To the extent that the primary duty of personal staff involves local benefit - seeking, this indicates that political philosophy leads congressional Republicans to pay less attention to narrow constituent concerns.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=democrat%1:18:01:: | definition=a member of the Democratic Party
2. sense_key=democrat%1:18:00:: | definition=an advocate of democratic principles | synonyms=populist

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

raw_output:
To determine the best indexed sense for the target word "Democrats" in the given context, let's analyze the information provided.

The context discusses the behavior of Democratic legislators in comparison to their Republican counterparts, specifically in terms of their engagement in local benefit-seeking within Congress. The text mentions "Democratic legislators," "Democrats in office," and compares their actions to those of "Republicans" and "GOP senators."

The two candidate senses provided are:
1. A member of the Democratic Party.
2. An advocate of democratic principles.

Let's examine the context and the candidate senses:

- The text frequently references political parties and their members in the context of U.S. Congress, mentioning "Democratic legislators," "Democrats," and "Republicans." This indicates that the discussion is centered around political party affiliations rather than general advocacy for democratic principles.
- The comparison is between "Democrats" and "Republicans," which are the two major political parties in the United States. This further supports that the term is being used to refer to members of a specific political party.
- The synonyms and examples provided for the second sense (an advocate of democratic principles) include "populist." While some members of the Democratic Party might also be advocates of democratic principles, the context does not specifically focus on the advocacy of democratic principles but rather on the actions and characteristics of members of the Democratic Party in Congress.

Given this analysis, the most appropriate sense for "Democrats" in the context is "a member of the Democratic Party," as it directly relates to the comparison being made between members of the Democratic Party and those of the Republican Party.

Thus, the best indexed sense is the first one provided.

{"sense_index": 1}


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

[User]
Target lemma: extent
Target surface form: extent
Context:
Finally, the theory suggests why Republicans generally have fared better in Senate races than in campaigns for the House. Since local benefit - seeking matters more and national policy making matters less in the lower chamber of Congress, this is precisely the pattern one would expect if Republicans are less willing to engage in local benefit - seeking than their Democratic counterparts. Is there any empirical support for this theory? Three pieces of evidence corroborate the key assumption that Democratic legislators are more willing to engage in local benefit - seeking than their Republican colleagues. First, economists James Bennett and Thomas DiLorenzo find that GOP senators turn back roughly 10% more of their allocated personal staff budgets than Democrats do. To the <t>extent</t> that the primary duty of personal staff involves local benefit - seeking, this indicates that political philosophy leads congressional Republicans to pay less attention to narrow constituent concerns. Second, if the key assumption is valid, Democrats should have lower attendance rates on roll-call votes than Republicans do to the extent that such votes reflect national policy making and that participating in such votes takes away from the time a legislator could otherwise devote to local benefit - seeking.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=extent%1:26:00:: | definition=the point or degree to which something extends | examples=the extent of the damage; the full extent of the law
2. sense_key=extent%1:07:00:: | definition=the distance or area or volume over which something extends | examples=the vast extent of the desert; an orchard of considerable extent

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

raw_output:
To determine the best indexed sense for the target word "extent" in the given context, let's analyze the provided information and the context itself.

The context discusses a political theory and its empirical support regarding the behavior of Republican and Democratic legislators in terms of local benefit-seeking versus national policy making. The word "extent" is used in the phrase "to the extent that," which is a crucial idiomatic expression indicating the degree or point to which something is true or applicable.

The two candidate senses for "extent" are:
1. The point or degree to which something extends (e.g., "the extent of the damage"; "the full extent of the law").
2. The distance or area or volume over which something extends (e.g., "the vast extent of the desert"; "an orchard of considerable extent").

The phrase "to the extent that" is used twice in the context, relating to the degree to which certain conditions or assumptions are true and how they influence the behavior or characteristics of legislators. This usage aligns with the first sense, which involves the concept of degree or point to which something extends, rather than a physical or spatial extent.

Therefore, the best indexed sense for "extent" in this context is the first one, as it correctly captures the idiomatic usage "to the extent that," indicating a degree or point of something.

{"sense_index": 1}


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

[User]
Target lemma: primary
Target surface form: primary
Context:
Finally, the theory suggests why Republicans generally have fared better in Senate races than in campaigns for the House. Since local benefit - seeking matters more and national policy making matters less in the lower chamber of Congress, this is precisely the pattern one would expect if Republicans are less willing to engage in local benefit - seeking than their Democratic counterparts. Is there any empirical support for this theory? Three pieces of evidence corroborate the key assumption that Democratic legislators are more willing to engage in local benefit - seeking than their Republican colleagues. First, economists James Bennett and Thomas DiLorenzo find that GOP senators turn back roughly 10% more of their allocated personal staff budgets than Democrats do. To the extent that the <t>primary</t> duty of personal staff involves local benefit - seeking, this indicates that political philosophy leads congressional Republicans to pay less attention to narrow constituent concerns. Second, if the key assumption is valid, Democrats should have lower attendance rates on roll-call votes than Republicans do to the extent that such votes reflect national policy making and that participating in such votes takes away from the time a legislator could otherwise devote to local benefit - seeking.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=primary%3:00:00:: | definition=of first rank or importance or value; direct and immediate rather than secondary | examples=primary goals; a primary effect
2. sense_key=primary%5:00:00:underived:00 | definition=not derived from or reducible to something else; basic | examples=a primary instinct
3. sense_key=primary%5:00:00:important:00 | definition=most important element | synonyms=chief, main, principal, master | examples=the chief aim of living; the main doors were of solid glass
4. sense_key=primary%5:00:00:basic:00 | definition=of or being the essential or basic part | synonyms=elementary, elemental | examples=an elementary need for love and nurturing
5. sense_key=primary%5:00:00:essential:00 | definition=of primary importance | synonyms=basal

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

raw_output:
To determine the best indexed sense for the target word "primary" in the given context, let's analyze the sentence and the provided candidate senses.

The sentence is: "To the extent that the <t>primary</t> duty of personal staff involves local benefit - seeking, this indicates that political philosophy leads congressional Republicans to pay less attention to narrow constituent concerns."

Here, "primary" is used to describe the "duty of personal staff." The context suggests that the duty being referred to is the most important or main duty.

Let's examine the candidate senses:

1. The first sense defines "primary" as "of first rank or importance or value; direct and immediate rather than secondary." This aligns with the usage in the sentence, where "primary duty" means the most important duty.

2. The second sense refers to something "not derived from or reducible to something else; basic." While this could potentially fit, it's more about being fundamental or underived, which isn't the exact nuance used here.

3. The third sense is defined as "most important element" with synonyms like "chief, main, principal, master." The example given is "the chief aim of living; the main doors were of solid glass." This sense fits well because "primary duty" can be understood as the "main" or "chief" duty, aligning with the synonyms provided.

4. The fourth sense is "of or being the essential or basic part" with synonyms "elementary, elemental." This doesn't perfectly fit because "primary duty" isn't necessarily describing something as basic or elemental in nature, but rather its importance.

5. The fifth sense is "of primary importance" with a synonym "basal." While it implies importance, "basal" often has a more specific connotation related to being at the base or foundation, which isn't the primary (main) connotation here.

Given the context and the definitions, the best fit for "primary" in the sentence is the third sense, as it directly corresponds to the meaning of "main" or "chief" duty, aligning with the provided synonyms and the context's implication.

{"sense_index": 3}


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

[User]
Target lemma: duty
Target surface form: duty
Context:
Finally, the theory suggests why Republicans generally have fared better in Senate races than in campaigns for the House. Since local benefit - seeking matters more and national policy making matters less in the lower chamber of Congress, this is precisely the pattern one would expect if Republicans are less willing to engage in local benefit - seeking than their Democratic counterparts. Is there any empirical support for this theory? Three pieces of evidence corroborate the key assumption that Democratic legislators are more willing to engage in local benefit - seeking than their Republican colleagues. First, economists James Bennett and Thomas DiLorenzo find that GOP senators turn back roughly 10% more of their allocated personal staff budgets than Democrats do. To the extent that the primary <t>duty</t> of personal staff involves local benefit - seeking, this indicates that political philosophy leads congressional Republicans to pay less attention to narrow constituent concerns. Second, if the key assumption is valid, Democrats should have lower attendance rates on roll-call votes than Republicans do to the extent that such votes reflect national policy making and that participating in such votes takes away from the time a legislator could otherwise devote to local benefit - seeking.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=duty%1:04:00:: | definition=the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force; ; - John D.Rockefeller Jr | synonyms=responsibility, obligation | examples=we must instill a sense of duty in our children; every right implies a responsibility; every opportunity, an obligation; every possession, a duty
2. sense_key=duty%1:04:02:: | definition=work that you are obliged to perform for moral or legal reasons | examples=the duties of the job
3. sense_key=duty%1:21:00:: | definition=a government tax on imports or exports | synonyms=tariff | examples=they signed a treaty to lower duties on trade between their countries

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

raw_output:
To determine the best indexed sense for the target word "duty" in the given context, let's analyze the context and the provided candidate senses.

The context discusses a political theory related to the behavior of Republican and Democratic legislators in the U.S. Congress, specifically regarding their engagement in "local benefit-seeking." It mentions the "primary duty of personal staff" and relates it to local benefit-seeking, indicating that the term "duty" here refers to the responsibilities or tasks that personal staff are expected to perform.

Let's examine the candidate senses:

1. The first sense defines "duty" as "the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force." The synonyms provided are "responsibility" and "obligation." This sense aligns with the context where "duty" is related to the responsibility or obligation of personal staff, which involves local benefit-seeking.

2. The second sense defines "duty" as "work that you are obliged to perform for moral or legal reasons." An example given is "the duties of the job." This sense is also plausible because it directly relates to the tasks or responsibilities associated with a particular role or job, such as the role of personal staff.

3. The third sense defines "duty" as "a government tax on imports or exports," with "tariff" as a synonym. This sense is not relevant to the context provided, as there is no discussion of taxes on imports or exports.

Given the context, both the first and second senses seem relevant because they both relate to the idea of responsibility or tasks associated with a role. However, the second sense ("work that you are obliged to perform for moral or legal reasons") is more directly related to the tasks or functions that personal staff are expected to perform, which is the context in which "duty" is used.

Therefore, the best indexed sense for "duty" in the given context is the second sense.

{"sense_index": 2}


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

[User]
Target lemma: personal
Target surface form: personal
Context:
Finally, the theory suggests why Republicans generally have fared better in Senate races than in campaigns for the House. Since local benefit - seeking matters more and national policy making matters less in the lower chamber of Congress, this is precisely the pattern one would expect if Republicans are less willing to engage in local benefit - seeking than their Democratic counterparts. Is there any empirical support for this theory? Three pieces of evidence corroborate the key assumption that Democratic legislators are more willing to engage in local benefit - seeking than their Republican colleagues. First, economists James Bennett and Thomas DiLorenzo find that GOP senators turn back roughly 10% more of their allocated personal staff budgets than Democrats do. To the extent that the primary duty of <t>personal</t> staff involves local benefit - seeking, this indicates that political philosophy leads congressional Republicans to pay less attention to narrow constituent concerns. Second, if the key assumption is valid, Democrats should have lower attendance rates on roll-call votes than Republicans do to the extent that such votes reflect national policy making and that participating in such votes takes away from the time a legislator could otherwise devote to local benefit - seeking.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=personal%3:00:00:: | definition=concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality | examples=a personal favor; for your personal use
2. sense_key=personal%5:00:00:subjective:00 | definition=particular to a given individual
3. sense_key=personal%3:01:01:: | definition=of or arising from personality | examples=personal magnetism
4. sense_key=personal%5:00:00:physical:00 | definition=intimately concerning a person's body or physical being | examples=personal hygiene
5. sense_key=personal%3:01:00:: | definition=indicating grammatical person | examples=personal verb endings

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

raw_output:
To determine the best indexed sense for the target word "personal" in the given context, let's analyze the context and the provided candidate senses.

The context discusses a political theory related to the behavior of Republican and Democratic legislators, specifically focusing on their engagement in "local benefit-seeking." It mentions "personal staff budgets" and the duties of "personal staff," relating to the tasks they perform for legislators.

Let's examine the candidate senses:

1. The first sense refers to something concerning or affecting a particular person or their private life and personality. While this could relate to "personal staff" in a broad sense, it's not the most specific or relevant definition in this context.

2. The second sense, "particular to a given individual," could apply to "personal staff" as it implies staff that is specific or dedicated to an individual legislator.

3. The third sense refers to something "of or arising from personality," such as "personal magnetism." This doesn't directly relate to the context of staff or their budgets.

4. The fourth sense is about something "intimately concerning a person's body or physical being," like "personal hygiene." This is not relevant to the context of staff or their budgets.

5. The fifth sense pertains to "indicating grammatical person," such as "personal verb endings." This is not relevant to the discussion about staff.

Given the context, "personal staff" refers to staff that is assigned or dedicated to a particular legislator, which aligns with the idea of being "particular to a given individual." This matches the second candidate sense.

Therefore, the best indexed sense for "personal" in this context is the one that corresponds to being specific or dedicated to an individual, which is sense_index 2.

{"sense_index": 2}


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

[User]
Target lemma: staff
Target surface form: staff
Context:
Finally, the theory suggests why Republicans generally have fared better in Senate races than in campaigns for the House. Since local benefit - seeking matters more and national policy making matters less in the lower chamber of Congress, this is precisely the pattern one would expect if Republicans are less willing to engage in local benefit - seeking than their Democratic counterparts. Is there any empirical support for this theory? Three pieces of evidence corroborate the key assumption that Democratic legislators are more willing to engage in local benefit - seeking than their Republican colleagues. First, economists James Bennett and Thomas DiLorenzo find that GOP senators turn back roughly 10% more of their allocated personal staff budgets than Democrats do. To the extent that the primary duty of personal <t>staff</t> involves local benefit - seeking, this indicates that political philosophy leads congressional Republicans to pay less attention to narrow constituent concerns. Second, if the key assumption is valid, Democrats should have lower attendance rates on roll-call votes than Republicans do to the extent that such votes reflect national policy making and that participating in such votes takes away from the time a legislator could otherwise devote to local benefit - seeking.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=staff%1:14:01:: | definition=personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task | examples=the hospital has an excellent nursing staff; the general relied on his staff to make routine decisions
2. sense_key=staff%1:06:00:: | definition=a strong rod or stick with a specialized utilitarian purpose | examples=he walked with the help of a wooden staff
3. sense_key=staff%1:14:00:: | definition=the body of teachers and administrators at a school | synonyms=faculty | examples=the dean addressed the letter to the entire staff of the university
4. sense_key=staff%1:27:00:: | definition=building material consisting of plaster and hair; used to cover external surfaces of temporary structure (as at an exposition) or for decoration
5. sense_key=staff%1:10:01:: | definition=a rod carried as a symbol
6. sense_key=staff%1:10:00:: | definition=(music) the system of five horizontal lines on which the musical notes are written | synonyms=stave

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


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

[User]
Target lemma: involve
Target surface form: involves
Context:
Finally, the theory suggests why Republicans generally have fared better in Senate races than in campaigns for the House. Since local benefit - seeking matters more and national policy making matters less in the lower chamber of Congress, this is precisely the pattern one would expect if Republicans are less willing to engage in local benefit - seeking than their Democratic counterparts. Is there any empirical support for this theory? Three pieces of evidence corroborate the key assumption that Democratic legislators are more willing to engage in local benefit - seeking than their Republican colleagues. First, economists James Bennett and Thomas DiLorenzo find that GOP senators turn back roughly 10% more of their allocated personal staff budgets than Democrats do. To the extent that the primary duty of personal staff <t>involves</t> local benefit - seeking, this indicates that political philosophy leads congressional Republicans to pay less attention to narrow constituent concerns. Second, if the key assumption is valid, Democrats should have lower attendance rates on roll-call votes than Republicans do to the extent that such votes reflect national policy making and that participating in such votes takes away from the time a legislator could otherwise devote to local benefit - seeking.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=involve%2:42:01:: | definition=connect closely and often incriminatingly | synonyms=affect, regard | examples=This new ruling affects your business
2. sense_key=involve%2:42:04:: | definition=engage as a participant | examples=Don't involve me in your family affairs!
3. sense_key=involve%2:42:00:: | definition=have as a necessary feature | synonyms=imply | examples=This decision involves many changes
4. sense_key=involve%2:42:07:: | 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
5. sense_key=involve%2:42:02:: | definition=contain as a part | examples=Dinner at Joe's always involves at least six courses
6. sense_key=involve%2:31:00:: | definition=occupy or engage the interest of | examples=His story completely involved me during the entire afternoon
7. sense_key=involve%2:30:00:: | definition=make complex or intricate or complicated | examples=The situation was rather involved

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

raw_output:
To determine the best indexed sense for the word "involves" in the given context, let's analyze the sentence and the provided candidate senses.

The sentence is: "To the extent that the primary duty of personal staff involves local benefit-seeking, this indicates that political philosophy leads congressional Republicans to pay less attention to narrow constituent concerns."

Here, "involves" is used to describe the nature or characteristic of the primary duty of personal staff. The context suggests that the primary duty includes or entails local benefit-seeking.

Let's examine the candidate senses:

1. connect closely and often incriminatingly - This doesn't fit the context as "involves" isn't used to imply a negative or incriminating connection.
2. engage as a participant - While this could potentially fit in some contexts, it doesn't perfectly match the usage here, which is more about the nature of the duty rather than actively engaging in an activity.
3. have as a necessary feature - This sense fits well because it implies that local benefit-seeking is a necessary or inherent part of the primary duty of personal staff.
4. require as useful, just, or proper - This doesn't perfectly fit because the sentence isn't discussing what is required for the duty but rather what the duty entails.
5. contain as a part - This is a plausible interpretation since it suggests that local benefit-seeking is a part of the primary duty.
6. occupy or engage the interest of - This doesn't fit the context as it's more about captivating someone's interest rather than describing the nature of a task or duty.
7. make complex or intricate or complicated - This clearly doesn't fit as "involves" isn't used to describe making something complex.

Between senses 3 and 5, both of which seem plausible, sense 5 ("contain as a part") is closer to the usage in the sentence. The sentence implies that local benefit-seeking is a part of what the primary duty of personal staff entails. However, the distinction between these two senses can be subtle, and the examples and synonyms provided should guide the choice.

Sense 3 is defined as "have as a necessary feature" and is associated with the synonym "imply." The example given is "This decision involves many changes," suggesting that the decision necessarily includes or entails many changes. This aligns with the context where "involves" suggests that local benefit-seeking is a necessary or characteristic aspect of the primary duty.

Given the context and the definitions, sense 5 is the most appropriate choice because it directly addresses the idea that local benefit-seeking is a part of the primary duty. The correct JSON response should reflect the index of this sense.

{"sense_index": 5}


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

[User]
Target lemma: local
Target surface form: local
Context:
Finally, the theory suggests why Republicans generally have fared better in Senate races than in campaigns for the House. Since local benefit - seeking matters more and national policy making matters less in the lower chamber of Congress, this is precisely the pattern one would expect if Republicans are less willing to engage in local benefit - seeking than their Democratic counterparts. Is there any empirical support for this theory? Three pieces of evidence corroborate the key assumption that Democratic legislators are more willing to engage in local benefit - seeking than their Republican colleagues. First, economists James Bennett and Thomas DiLorenzo find that GOP senators turn back roughly 10% more of their allocated personal staff budgets than Democrats do. To the extent that the primary duty of personal staff involves <t>local</t> benefit - seeking, this indicates that political philosophy leads congressional Republicans to pay less attention to narrow constituent concerns. Second, if the key assumption is valid, Democrats should have lower attendance rates on roll-call votes than Republicans do to the extent that such votes reflect national policy making and that participating in such votes takes away from the time a legislator could otherwise devote to local benefit - seeking.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=local%3:00:01:: | definition=relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area | examples=local taxes; local authorities
2. sense_key=local%3:01:01:: | definition=of or belonging to or characteristic of a particular locality or neighborhood | examples=local customs; local schools
3. sense_key=local%3:00:02:: | definition=affecting only a restricted part or area of the body | examples=local anesthesia

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

raw_output:
To determine the best indexed sense for the target word "local" in the given context, let's analyze the context and the provided candidate senses.

The context discusses the behavior of legislators in relation to "local benefit-seeking," which is contrasted with "national policy making." The term "local" here is used to describe the kind of benefits or concerns that are specific to a particular area or constituency that a legislator represents.

1. The first candidate sense defines "local" as relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area. The examples given are "local taxes" and "local authorities." This sense aligns with the context, as "local benefit-seeking" can be understood as efforts by legislators to secure benefits for their local constituencies, which could involve matters like local projects or issues specific to their district.

2. The second candidate sense defines "local" as of or belonging to or characteristic of a particular locality or neighborhood. Examples include "local customs" and "local schools." While this sense also refers to something specific to a particular area, it leans more towards characteristics or features inherent to a locality rather than the administrative or political aspect.

3. The third candidate sense is related to a medical context, defining "local" as affecting only a restricted part or area of the body, as in "local anesthesia." This sense is not relevant to the context provided.

Given the context, the term "local" is used to distinguish between benefits or concerns that are specific to a legislator's constituency (local) versus those that are broader and national in scope. The first sense, which relates to the administration of a specific geographic or political area (like a district), fits this usage best. It is about the administration or concerns specific to a particular area that a legislator represents.

Therefore, the best indexed sense for "local" in this context is the first one.

{"sense_index": 1}


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

[User]
Target lemma: indicate
Target surface form: indicates
Context:
Finally, the theory suggests why Republicans generally have fared better in Senate races than in campaigns for the House. Since local benefit - seeking matters more and national policy making matters less in the lower chamber of Congress, this is precisely the pattern one would expect if Republicans are less willing to engage in local benefit - seeking than their Democratic counterparts. Is there any empirical support for this theory? Three pieces of evidence corroborate the key assumption that Democratic legislators are more willing to engage in local benefit - seeking than their Republican colleagues. First, economists James Bennett and Thomas DiLorenzo find that GOP senators turn back roughly 10% more of their allocated personal staff budgets than Democrats do. To the extent that the primary duty of personal staff involves local benefit - seeking, this <t>indicates</t> that political philosophy leads congressional Republicans to pay less attention to narrow constituent concerns. Second, if the key assumption is valid, Democrats should have lower attendance rates on roll-call votes than Republicans do to the extent that such votes reflect national policy making and that participating in such votes takes away from the time a legislator could otherwise devote to local benefit - seeking.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=indicate%2:32:01:: | definition=be a signal for or a symptom of | synonyms=bespeak, betoken, point, signal | examples=These symptoms indicate a serious illness; Her behavior points to a severe neurosis
2. sense_key=indicate%2:32:03:: | definition=indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively | synonyms=point, designate, show | examples=I showed the customer the glove section; He pointed to the empty parking space
3. sense_key=indicate%2:32:00:: | definition=to state or express briefly | examples=indicated his wishes in a letter
4. sense_key=indicate%2:32:02:: | definition=give evidence of | synonyms=argue | examples=The evidence argues for your claim; The results indicate the need for more work
5. sense_key=indicate%2:32:04:: | definition=suggest the necessity of an intervention; in medicine | synonyms=suggest | examples=Tetracycline is indicated in such cases

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

raw_output:
To determine the best indexed sense for the target word "indicates" in the given context, let's analyze the provided information step by step.

1. **Context Analysis**: The passage discusses a political theory regarding the behavior of Republican and Democratic legislators in the U.S. Congress, specifically their engagement in "local benefit-seeking." It presents evidence to support the theory that Democratic legislators are more inclined towards local benefit-seeking than their Republican counterparts. The sentence with the target word "indicates" is: "To the extent that the primary duty of personal staff involves local benefit-seeking, this indicates that political philosophy leads congressional Republicans to pay less attention to narrow constituent concerns."

2. **Understanding the Target Word's Context**: In this sentence, "indicates" is used to show that a particular fact (GOP senators turning back roughly 10% more of their allocated personal staff budgets than Democrats) suggests or provides evidence for a broader conclusion about the political philosophy of congressional Republicans.

3. **Examining the Candidate Senses**:
   - **1. be a signal for or a symptom of**: This involves something being a sign or symptom of something else. Synonyms include "bespeak," "betoken," "point," and "signal." Example: "These symptoms indicate a serious illness."
   - **2. indicate a place, direction, person, or thing**: This involves pointing out or showing the location or direction of something. Synonyms include "point," "designate," and "show." Example: "He pointed to the empty parking space."
   - **3. to state or express briefly**: This involves stating something concisely. Example: "indicated his wishes in a letter."
   - **4. give evidence of**: This involves providing evidence or argument for something. Synonym: "argue." Example: "The results indicate the need for more work."
   - **5. suggest the necessity of an intervention; in medicine**: This is a medical context-specific sense, involving suggesting that a particular treatment is necessary. Synonym: "suggest." Example: "Tetracycline is indicated in such cases."

4. **Choosing the Best Indexed Sense**:
   - The context is about providing evidence or supporting a theory with empirical data.
   - The sentence implies that the fact mentioned gives evidence for or supports the conclusion that follows.
   - Sense 4 ("give evidence of") matches this usage closely, as it involves providing evidence or argument for something. The synonym "argue" and the example "The results indicate the need for more work" support this interpretation.

5. **Conclusion**: The usage of "indicates" in the given context best aligns with **sense_index=4**, as it involves giving evidence of or supporting a particular conclusion based on observed facts.

{"sense_index": 4}


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

[User]
Target lemma: political
Target surface form: political
Context:
Finally, the theory suggests why Republicans generally have fared better in Senate races than in campaigns for the House. Since local benefit - seeking matters more and national policy making matters less in the lower chamber of Congress, this is precisely the pattern one would expect if Republicans are less willing to engage in local benefit - seeking than their Democratic counterparts. Is there any empirical support for this theory? Three pieces of evidence corroborate the key assumption that Democratic legislators are more willing to engage in local benefit - seeking than their Republican colleagues. First, economists James Bennett and Thomas DiLorenzo find that GOP senators turn back roughly 10% more of their allocated personal staff budgets than Democrats do. To the extent that the primary duty of personal staff involves local benefit - seeking, this indicates that <t>political</t> philosophy leads congressional Republicans to pay less attention to narrow constituent concerns. Second, if the key assumption is valid, Democrats should have lower attendance rates on roll-call votes than Republicans do to the extent that such votes reflect national policy making and that participating in such votes takes away from the time a legislator could otherwise devote to local benefit - seeking.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=political%3:00:00:: | definition=involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians; - Daniel Goleman | examples=calling a meeting is a political act in itself; political pressure
2. sense_key=political%3:01:01:: | definition=of or relating to your views about social relationships involving authority or power | examples=political opinions
3. sense_key=political%3:01:02:: | definition=of or relating to the profession of governing | examples=political career

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

raw_output:
To determine the best indexed sense for the target word "political" in the given context, let's analyze the context and the provided candidate senses.

The context revolves around a discussion on the behavior of Republican and Democratic legislators in the U.S. Congress, specifically their engagement in local benefit-seeking versus national policy making. The term "political philosophy" is used to describe the underlying beliefs that guide the actions of these legislators.

1. The first candidate sense is defined as "involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians." The example given is "calling a meeting is a political act in itself; political pressure." This sense is quite broad and relates to actions or characteristics associated with politics or political entities.

2. The second candidate sense is "of or relating to your views about social relationships involving authority or power," with the example "political opinions." This definition leans towards the ideological or viewpoint aspect related to power or authority.

3. The third candidate sense is "of or relating to the profession of governing," with the example "political career." This definition is more about the profession or activity of governing.

Given the context, "political philosophy" refers to the underlying beliefs or ideologies that guide the actions of legislators. The term is closely related to their views about governance, authority, and power, which aligns with the second candidate sense. The discussion is about the differing ideologies or views (regarding local benefit-seeking vs. national policy making) between Republicans and Democrats, which is a matter of their views about social relationships involving authority or power.

Therefore, the best indexed sense for "political" in this context is the second one.

{"sense_index": 2}


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

[User]
Target lemma: philosophy
Target surface form: philosophy
Context:
Finally, the theory suggests why Republicans generally have fared better in Senate races than in campaigns for the House. Since local benefit - seeking matters more and national policy making matters less in the lower chamber of Congress, this is precisely the pattern one would expect if Republicans are less willing to engage in local benefit - seeking than their Democratic counterparts. Is there any empirical support for this theory? Three pieces of evidence corroborate the key assumption that Democratic legislators are more willing to engage in local benefit - seeking than their Republican colleagues. First, economists James Bennett and Thomas DiLorenzo find that GOP senators turn back roughly 10% more of their allocated personal staff budgets than Democrats do. To the extent that the primary duty of personal staff involves local benefit - seeking, this indicates that political <t>philosophy</t> leads congressional Republicans to pay less attention to narrow constituent concerns. Second, if the key assumption is valid, Democrats should have lower attendance rates on roll-call votes than Republicans do to the extent that such votes reflect national policy making and that participating in such votes takes away from the time a legislator could otherwise devote to local benefit - seeking.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=philosophy%1:09:01:: | definition=a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school | synonyms=doctrine, philosophical system, school of thought, ism
2. sense_key=philosophy%1:09:00:: | definition=the rational investigation of questions about existence and knowledge and ethics
3. sense_key=philosophy%1:09:02:: | definition=any personal belief about how to live or how to deal with a situation | examples=self-indulgence was his only philosophy; my father's philosophy of child-rearing was to let mother do it

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

raw_output:
To determine the best indexed sense for the target word "philosophy" in the given context, let's analyze the context and the provided candidate senses.

The context discusses a theory related to the behavior of Republican and Democratic legislators in the U.S. Congress, specifically their willingness to engage in "local benefit-seeking." It mentions that the political "philosophy" of congressional Republicans leads them to pay less attention to narrow constituent concerns compared to Democrats. The discussion is centered around political behavior and the implications of their actions on their constituents.

Let's examine the candidate senses:

1. **Definition:** a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school.
   - **Synonyms:** doctrine, philosophical system, school of thought, ism.
   - This sense refers to a belief or system of beliefs associated with a particular group or school. The context implies that "political philosophy" refers to the beliefs or principles guiding the actions of Republicans and Democrats, which aligns with this definition.

2. **Definition:** the rational investigation of questions about existence and knowledge and ethics.
   - This sense is more about the academic or systematic study of fundamental questions. While it relates to "philosophy," the context doesn't directly imply an investigation into existence, knowledge, or ethics in a broad, abstract sense.

3. **Definition:** any personal belief about how to live or how to deal with a situation.
   - **Examples:** self-indulgence was his only philosophy; my father's philosophy of child-rearing was to let mother do it.
   - This sense is more about individual beliefs or approaches to life or specific situations. While it could apply, the context seems to refer to a more collective or party-level belief system rather than a personal one.

Given the context, the term "political philosophy" is used to describe the guiding principles or beliefs of political groups (Republicans and Democrats). The first sense, which refers to "a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school," most closely aligns with this usage. It implies a set of beliefs or principles that guide the actions of a particular group, in this case, political parties.

Therefore, the best indexed sense for "philosophy" in the given context is the first one.

{"sense_index": 1}


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

[User]
Target lemma: lead
Target surface form: leads
Context:
Finally, the theory suggests why Republicans generally have fared better in Senate races than in campaigns for the House. Since local benefit - seeking matters more and national policy making matters less in the lower chamber of Congress, this is precisely the pattern one would expect if Republicans are less willing to engage in local benefit - seeking than their Democratic counterparts. Is there any empirical support for this theory? Three pieces of evidence corroborate the key assumption that Democratic legislators are more willing to engage in local benefit - seeking than their Republican colleagues. First, economists James Bennett and Thomas DiLorenzo find that GOP senators turn back roughly 10% more of their allocated personal staff budgets than Democrats do. To the extent that the primary duty of personal staff involves local benefit - seeking, this indicates that political philosophy <t>leads</t> congressional Republicans to pay less attention to narrow constituent concerns. Second, if the key assumption is valid, Democrats should have lower attendance rates on roll-call votes than Republicans do to the extent that such votes reflect national policy making and that participating in such votes takes away from the time a legislator could otherwise devote to local benefit - seeking.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=lead%2:38:01:: | definition=take somebody somewhere | synonyms=take, direct, conduct, guide | examples=We lead him to our chief; can you take me to the main entrance?
2. sense_key=lead%2:42:04:: | definition=have as a result or residue | synonyms=leave, result | examples=The water left a mark on the silk dress; Her blood left a stain on the napkin
3. sense_key=lead%2:42:12:: | definition=tend to or result in | examples=This remark lead to further arguments among the guests
4. sense_key=lead%2:38:00:: | definition=travel in front of; go in advance of others | synonyms=head | examples=The procession was headed by John
5. sense_key=lead%2:32:00:: | definition=cause to undertake a certain action | examples=Her greed led her to forge the checks
6. sense_key=lead%2:42:00:: | definition=stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point | synonyms=run, go, pass, extend | examples=Service runs all the way to Cranbury; His knowledge doesn't go very far
7. sense_key=lead%2:41:00:: | definition=be in charge of | synonyms=head | examples=Who is heading this project?
8. sense_key=lead%2:42:01:: | definition=be ahead of others; be the first | synonyms=top | examples=she topped her class every year
9. sense_key=lead%2:41:12:: | definition=be conducive to | synonyms=contribute, conduce | examples=The use of computers in the classroom lead to better writing
10. sense_key=lead%2:36:00:: | definition=lead, as in the performance of a composition | synonyms=conduct, direct | examples=conduct an orchestra; Barenboim conducted the Chicago symphony for years
11. sense_key=lead%2:42:03:: | definition=lead, extend, or afford access | synonyms=go | examples=This door goes to the basement; The road runs South
12. sense_key=lead%2:38:02:: | definition=move ahead (of others) in time or space | synonyms=precede
13. sense_key=lead%2:42:02:: | definition=cause something to pass or lead somewhere | synonyms=run | examples=Run the wire behind the cabinet
14. sense_key=lead%2:32:01:: | definition=preside over | synonyms=moderate, chair | examples=John moderated the discussion

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

raw_output:
To determine the best indexed sense for the target word "leads" in the given context, let's analyze the sentence and the provided candidate senses.

The sentence is: "political philosophy leads congressional Republicans to pay less attention to narrow constituent concerns."

Here, "leads" is used to indicate that political philosophy causes or results in congressional Republicans paying less attention to certain concerns.

Let's examine the candidate senses:

1. take somebody somewhere - Not applicable as "leads" is not about physically taking someone somewhere.
2. have as a result or residue - This sense is close but not the best fit because "leads" here is more about causing an action rather than leaving a residue.
3. tend to or result in - This is a plausible sense as "leads" indicates a tendency or result.
4. travel in front of; go in advance of others - Not applicable as it's about physical movement or precedence.
5. cause to undertake a certain action - This sense fits well because "leads" indicates that political philosophy causes congressional Republicans to undertake a certain action (paying less attention).
6. stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point - Not applicable as it doesn't fit the context of causing an action.
7. be in charge of - Not applicable as "leads" is not about being in charge.
8. be ahead of others; be the first - Not applicable as it's about being ahead or first, not relevant here.
9. be conducive to - This sense is plausible as it implies contributing to a certain outcome.
10. lead, as in the performance of a composition - Not applicable as it's specific to conducting music.
11. lead, extend, or afford access - Not applicable as it doesn't fit the context.
12. move ahead (of others) in time or space - Not applicable as it's about physical or temporal precedence.
13. cause something to pass or lead somewhere - Not the best fit as it's more about the path or direction something takes.
14. preside over - Not applicable as it's about moderating or chairing a discussion or meeting.

Between the plausible senses (3, 5, and 9), sense 5 ("cause to undertake a certain action") is the most appropriate because it directly relates to causing congressional Republicans to pay less attention to certain concerns due to their political philosophy.

The best indexed sense for "leads" in the given context is sense 5.

{"sense_index": 5}


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

[User]
Target lemma: republican
Target surface form: Republicans
Context:
Finally, the theory suggests why Republicans generally have fared better in Senate races than in campaigns for the House. Since local benefit - seeking matters more and national policy making matters less in the lower chamber of Congress, this is precisely the pattern one would expect if Republicans are less willing to engage in local benefit - seeking than their Democratic counterparts. Is there any empirical support for this theory? Three pieces of evidence corroborate the key assumption that Democratic legislators are more willing to engage in local benefit - seeking than their Republican colleagues. First, economists James Bennett and Thomas DiLorenzo find that GOP senators turn back roughly 10% more of their allocated personal staff budgets than Democrats do. To the extent that the primary duty of personal staff involves local benefit - seeking, this indicates that political philosophy leads congressional <t>Republicans</t> to pay less attention to narrow constituent concerns. Second, if the key assumption is valid, Democrats should have lower attendance rates on roll-call votes than Republicans do to the extent that such votes reflect national policy making and that participating in such votes takes away from the time a legislator could otherwise devote to local benefit - seeking.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=republican%1:18:01:: | definition=a member of the Republican Party
2. sense_key=republican%1:18:00:: | definition=an advocate of a republic (usually in opposition to a monarchy)
3. sense_key=republican%1:17:00:: | definition=a tributary of the Kansas River that flows from eastern Colorado eastward through Nebraska and Kansas | synonyms=Republican River

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

raw_output:
To determine the best indexed sense for the target word "Republicans" in the given context, let's analyze the information provided.

1. **Context Analysis**: The passage discusses the behavior of "Republicans" in the context of U.S. political chambers (Senate and House of Representatives), comparing their actions and tendencies with those of Democrats. It mentions specific behaviors related to legislative activities, such as local benefit-seeking and national policy making.

2. **Candidate Senses Analysis**:
   - **Sense 1**: "a member of the Republican Party" - This sense fits well with the context, as the passage is discussing political affiliations and behaviors within the U.S. legislative bodies, where the Republican Party is a major entity.
   - **Sense 2**: "an advocate of a republic (usually in opposition to a monarchy)" - While historically relevant, this sense is less directly related to the contemporary political context described, which focuses on party affiliations rather than the advocacy for a republican form of government versus a monarchy.
   - **Sense 3**: "a tributary of the Kansas River that flows from eastern Colorado eastward through Nebraska and Kansas" - This is a geographical reference and is unrelated to the political context provided.

3. **Decision**: The context clearly indicates that "Republicans" refers to members of the Republican Party, discussing their political behaviors and tendencies in comparison to Democrats. This aligns perfectly with **Sense 1**.

4. **Response**: Given that the correct sense is the first one listed, the corresponding index is "1".

{"sense_index": 1}


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

[User]
Target lemma: narrow
Target surface form: narrow
Context:
Finally, the theory suggests why Republicans generally have fared better in Senate races than in campaigns for the House. Since local benefit - seeking matters more and national policy making matters less in the lower chamber of Congress, this is precisely the pattern one would expect if Republicans are less willing to engage in local benefit - seeking than their Democratic counterparts. Is there any empirical support for this theory? Three pieces of evidence corroborate the key assumption that Democratic legislators are more willing to engage in local benefit - seeking than their Republican colleagues. First, economists James Bennett and Thomas DiLorenzo find that GOP senators turn back roughly 10% more of their allocated personal staff budgets than Democrats do. To the extent that the primary duty of personal staff involves local benefit - seeking, this indicates that political philosophy leads congressional Republicans to pay less attention to <t>narrow</t> constituent concerns. Second, if the key assumption is valid, Democrats should have lower attendance rates on roll-call votes than Republicans do to the extent that such votes reflect national policy making and that participating in such votes takes away from the time a legislator could otherwise devote to local benefit - seeking.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=narrow%3:00:00:: | definition=not wide | examples=a narrow bridge; a narrow line across the page
2. sense_key=narrow%5:00:00:limited:00 | definition=limited in size or scope | examples=the narrow sense of a word
3. sense_key=narrow%3:00:06:: | definition=lacking tolerance or flexibility or breadth of view | synonyms=narrow-minded | examples=a brilliant but narrow-minded judge; narrow opinions
4. sense_key=narrow%3:00:02:: | definition=very limited in degree | examples=won by a narrow margin; a narrow escape
5. sense_key=narrow%5:00:00:careful:00 | definition=characterized by painstaking care and detailed examination | synonyms=minute | examples=a minute inspection of the grounds; a narrow scrutiny

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

raw_output:
To determine the best indexed sense for the target word "narrow" in the given context, let's analyze the sentence and the provided candidate senses.

The sentence is: "...political philosophy leads congressional Republicans to pay less attention to <t>narrow</t> constituent concerns."

Here, "narrow" is used to describe "constituent concerns." The context suggests that "narrow" is being used to contrast with a broader or more general type of concern, likely implying concerns that are specific or local to the constituents rather than broader national or policy issues.

Let's examine the candidate senses:

1. **Not wide**: This sense typically refers to physical dimensions or literal width, which doesn't fit the context of describing "constituent concerns."

2. **Limited in size or scope**: This sense could apply as it suggests that the concerns are specific or restricted in their nature, aligning with the idea of being local or specific to the constituents.

3. **Lacking tolerance or flexibility or breadth of view**: This sense implies a negative judgment on the breadth of someone's opinions or views, which is not directly relevant to describing the nature of "constituent concerns."

4. **Very limited in degree**: This sense is more about the extent or margin of something, like winning by a "narrow margin." It doesn't directly apply to describing the type or nature of concerns.

5. **Characterized by painstaking care and detailed examination**: This sense is about the thoroughness or meticulousness of an examination or process, not directly relevant to the description of "constituent concerns."

Given the context, the most appropriate interpretation of "narrow" is that it describes concerns that are limited in scope or specific to the constituents, which aligns with sense 2: "limited in size or scope." The concerns are "narrow" in the sense that they are local or specific, as opposed to being broad or general.

Therefore, the best indexed sense for "narrow" in this context is 2.

{"sense_index": 2}


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

[User]
Target lemma: constituent
Target surface form: constituent
Context:
Finally, the theory suggests why Republicans generally have fared better in Senate races than in campaigns for the House. Since local benefit - seeking matters more and national policy making matters less in the lower chamber of Congress, this is precisely the pattern one would expect if Republicans are less willing to engage in local benefit - seeking than their Democratic counterparts. Is there any empirical support for this theory? Three pieces of evidence corroborate the key assumption that Democratic legislators are more willing to engage in local benefit - seeking than their Republican colleagues. First, economists James Bennett and Thomas DiLorenzo find that GOP senators turn back roughly 10% more of their allocated personal staff budgets than Democrats do. To the extent that the primary duty of personal staff involves local benefit - seeking, this indicates that political philosophy leads congressional Republicans to pay less attention to narrow <t>constituent</t> concerns. Second, if the key assumption is valid, Democrats should have lower attendance rates on roll-call votes than Republicans do to the extent that such votes reflect national policy making and that participating in such votes takes away from the time a legislator could otherwise devote to local benefit - seeking.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=constituent%1:06:00:: | definition=an artifact that is one of the individual parts of which a composite entity is made up; especially a part that can be separated from or attached to a system | synonyms=component, element | examples=spare components for cars; a component or constituent element of a system
2. sense_key=constituent%1:18:00:: | definition=a member of a constituency; a citizen who is represented in a government by officials for whom he or she votes | examples=needs continued support by constituents to be re-elected
3. sense_key=constituent%1:24:00:: | definition=something determined in relation to something that includes it | synonyms=part, portion, component part, component | examples=he wanted to feel a part of something bigger than himself; I read a portion of the manuscript
4. sense_key=constituent%1:10:00:: | definition=(grammar) a word or phrase or clause forming part of a larger grammatical construction | synonyms=grammatical constituent
5. sense_key=constituent%1:09:00:: | definition=an abstract part of something | synonyms=component, element, factor, ingredient | examples=jealousy was a component of his character; two constituents of a musical composition are melody and harmony

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

raw_output:
To determine the best indexed sense for the target word "constituent" in the given context, let's analyze the provided information step by step.

1. **Context Analysis**: The passage discusses the behavior of Republican and Democratic legislators in the U.S. Congress, focusing on their engagement in local benefit-seeking activities versus national policy making. The term "constituent" is used in the phrase "narrow constituent concerns," indicating that it refers to the people or interests that the legislators represent.

2. **Understanding the Term "Constituent"**: In this context, "constituent" relates to the individuals or groups that elect and are represented by a legislator. This usage is directly related to the political process and representation.

3. **Examining the Candidate Senses**:
   - **1. sense_key=constituent%1:06:00::**: Refers to a part of a composite entity or system. While this could be a plausible definition in certain contexts, it doesn't directly relate to the political representation context provided.
   - **2. sense_key=constituent%1:18:00::**: Defines a constituent as a member of a constituency, directly relating to the context of political representation.
   - **3. sense_key=constituent%1:24:00::**: Refers to something being a part of a larger whole. This is somewhat relevant but is more abstract and not directly tied to the political context.
   - **4. sense_key=constituent%1:10:00::**: Pertains to grammar, which is not relevant to the given context.
   - **5. sense_key=constituent%1:09:00::**: Refers to an abstract part of something. While this could be related, it's too abstract for the specific context of political representation.

4. **Choosing the Best Indexed Sense**:
   - The context clearly indicates that "constituent" refers to the individuals or groups represented by legislators, aligning with **sense_key=constituent%1:18:00::** or definition 2. This is further supported by the example "needs continued support by constituents to be re-elected," which directly relates to the political context.

5. **Conclusion**: The best indexed sense for "constituent" in the given context is the one that corresponds to a citizen represented by a government official, which is the second definition.

Therefore, the JSON response is: {"sense_index": 2}


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

[User]
Target lemma: concern
Target surface form: concerns
Context:
Finally, the theory suggests why Republicans generally have fared better in Senate races than in campaigns for the House. Since local benefit - seeking matters more and national policy making matters less in the lower chamber of Congress, this is precisely the pattern one would expect if Republicans are less willing to engage in local benefit - seeking than their Democratic counterparts. Is there any empirical support for this theory? Three pieces of evidence corroborate the key assumption that Democratic legislators are more willing to engage in local benefit - seeking than their Republican colleagues. First, economists James Bennett and Thomas DiLorenzo find that GOP senators turn back roughly 10% more of their allocated personal staff budgets than Democrats do. To the extent that the primary duty of personal staff involves local benefit - seeking, this indicates that political philosophy leads congressional Republicans to pay less attention to narrow constituent <t>concerns</t>. Second, if the key assumption is valid, Democrats should have lower attendance rates on roll-call votes than Republicans do to the extent that such votes reflect national policy making and that participating in such votes takes away from the time a legislator could otherwise devote to local benefit - seeking.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=concern%1:09:00:: | definition=something that interests you because it is important or affects you | examples=the safety of the ship is the captain's concern
2. sense_key=concern%1:12:01:: | definition=an anxious feeling | synonyms=care, fear | examples=care had aged him; they hushed it up out of fear of public reaction
3. sense_key=concern%1:12:00:: | definition=a feeling of sympathy for someone or something | examples=She felt strong concern for those less fortunate
4. sense_key=concern%1:09:01:: | definition=something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness | synonyms=worry, headache, vexation | examples=New York traffic is a constant concern; it's a major worry
5. sense_key=concern%1:14:00:: | definition=a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it | synonyms=business, business concern, business organization, business organisation | examples=he bought his brother's business; a small mom-and-pop business

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


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

[User]
Target lemma: assumption
Target surface form: assumption
Context:
Since local benefit - seeking matters more and national policy making matters less in the lower chamber of Congress, this is precisely the pattern one would expect if Republicans are less willing to engage in local benefit - seeking than their Democratic counterparts. Is there any empirical support for this theory? Three pieces of evidence corroborate the key assumption that Democratic legislators are more willing to engage in local benefit - seeking than their Republican colleagues. First, economists James Bennett and Thomas DiLorenzo find that GOP senators turn back roughly 10% more of their allocated personal staff budgets than Democrats do. To the extent that the primary duty of personal staff involves local benefit - seeking, this indicates that political philosophy leads congressional Republicans to pay less attention to narrow constituent concerns. Second, if the key <t>assumption</t> is valid, Democrats should have lower attendance rates on roll-call votes than Republicans do to the extent that such votes reflect national policy making and that participating in such votes takes away from the time a legislator could otherwise devote to local benefit - seeking. This is indeed what the data indicate, particularly in the case of the House.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=assumption%1:10:00:: | definition=a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn | synonyms=premise, premiss | examples=on the assumption that he has been injured we can infer that he will not to play
2. sense_key=assumption%1:09:00:: | definition=a hypothesis that is taken for granted | synonyms=supposition, supposal | examples=any society is built upon certain assumptions
3. sense_key=assumption%1:04:00:: | definition=the act of taking possession of or power over something | synonyms=laying claim | examples=his assumption of office coincided with the trouble in Cuba; the Nazi assumption of power in 1934
4. sense_key=assumption%1:28:00:: | definition=celebration in the Roman Catholic Church of the Virgin Mary's being taken up into heaven when her earthly life ended; corresponds to the Dormition in the Eastern Orthodox Church | synonyms=Assumption of Mary, August 15
5. sense_key=assumption%1:11:00:: | definition=(Christianity) the taking up of the body and soul of the Virgin Mary when her earthly life had ended
6. sense_key=assumption%1:07:00:: | definition=audacious (even arrogant) behavior that you have no right to | synonyms=presumption, presumptuousness, effrontery | examples=he despised them for their presumptuousness
7. sense_key=assumption%1:04:01:: | definition=the act of assuming or taking for granted | examples=your assumption that I would agree was unwarranted

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

raw_output:
To determine the best indexed sense for the target word "assumption" in the given context, let's analyze the provided information step by step.

1. **Context Analysis**: The passage discusses a theory related to the behavior of Republican and Democratic legislators in the U.S. Congress, specifically their willingness to engage in "local benefit-seeking." It mentions a "key assumption" that Democratic legislators are more inclined towards local benefit-seeking than their Republican counterparts. The text then presents empirical evidence to support this assumption.

2. **Understanding the Target Word**: The word "assumption" is used twice in the passage, both times referring to the idea that Democratic legislators are more willing to engage in local benefit-seeking than Republicans.

3. **Examining Candidate Senses**:
   - **1. A statement assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn**: This sense fits well because the passage uses "assumption" to refer to a premise (Democratic legislators being more willing to engage in local benefit-seeking) from which conclusions are drawn and then supported with evidence.
   - **2. A hypothesis taken for granted**: Similar to sense 1, this could also apply as the assumption is a hypothesis that is being tested or supported through evidence.
   - **3. The act of taking possession of or power over something**: This sense doesn't fit the context as the passage doesn't discuss taking possession or power.
   - **4 & 5. Celebrations or beliefs related to the Virgin Mary**: These senses are unrelated to the context provided.
   - **6. Audacious or arrogant behavior**: This sense doesn't fit as the passage discusses a theoretical or hypothetical premise, not behavior.
   - **7. The act of assuming or taking for granted**: This sense is relevant as it refers to the act of taking something as true without proof, which aligns with how "assumption" is used in the passage.

4. **Choosing the Best Sense**:
   - Senses 1 and 2 are very similar and both could potentially fit. However, sense 1 specifically mentions "a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn," which closely matches the usage in the passage where an assumption is made and then evidence is provided to support it.
   - Sense 7, while relevant, is more about the act of assuming rather than the content of the assumption itself.

5. **Decision**: The best fit is **sense 2** because it directly refers to "a hypothesis that is taken for granted," which is exactly how the term "assumption" is used in the passage - as a hypothesis (Democrats being more inclined to local benefit-seeking than Republicans) that is being tested or supported.

Therefore, the JSON response should be: {"sense_index": 2}