[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: probably
Target surface form: probably
Context:
They may not be among the "best and brightest "of their generation -- there are very few such people, by definition. But they need not be to do their jobs well. Yes, we all can remember one or two truly inspiring teachers from our school days. But our education proceeded at the hands of those others, who were merely competent and conscientious. In this sense, a teacher can be compared to one's family doctor. If he were brilliant, he <t>probably</t> would not be a family doctor in the first place. If he is competent and conscientious, he serves us well.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=probably%4:02:00:: | definition=with considerable certainty; without much doubt | synonyms=likely, in all likelihood, in all probability, belike | examples=He is probably out of the country; in all likelihood we are headed for war
2. sense_key=probably%4:02:01:: | definition=easy to believe on the basis of available evidence | synonyms=credibly, believably, plausibly | examples=he talked plausibly before the committee; he will probably win the election

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

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

1. **Context Analysis**: The passage discusses the qualities required for a teacher to be effective, comparing them to a family doctor. It suggests that while being brilliant is not a prerequisite for being a good family doctor (or teacher), being competent and conscientious is sufficient. The sentence containing "probably" implies that a brilliant doctor is unlikely to be a family doctor.

2. **Understanding the Target Word**: The word "probably" is used to indicate a degree of likelihood or probability regarding the statement it modifies. In the given sentence, "If he were brilliant, he probably would not be a family doctor in the first place," "probably" indicates that it is likely or probable that a brilliant doctor would not choose to be a family doctor.

3. **Examining Candidate Senses**:
   - **Sense 1**: This sense is defined as "with considerable certainty; without much doubt." The synonyms provided are "likely," "in all likelihood," "in all probability," and "belike." The examples given include "He is probably out of the country" and "in all likelihood we are headed for war." This sense aligns with the usage of "probably" to indicate a high degree of likelihood or probability about a situation.
   - **Sense 2**: This sense is defined as "easy to believe on the basis of available evidence," with synonyms "credibly," "believably," and "plausibly." The examples are "he talked plausibly before the committee" and "he will probably win the election." This sense focuses on the believability or plausibility of a statement based on available evidence.

4. **Choosing the Best Indexed Sense**:
   - The sentence "If he were brilliant, he probably would not be a family doctor in the first place" uses "probably" to indicate a likelihood or probability. It is discussing the probable career choices or outcomes for a brilliant doctor.
   - The usage here aligns more closely with indicating a likelihood or probability ("with considerable certainty; without much doubt") rather than commenting on the believability of a statement based on evidence.
   - The first sense ("with considerable certainty; without much doubt") matches this usage, as it deals with the likelihood of an event or situation.

5. **Conclusion**: Based on the context and the definitions provided, the best indexed sense for "probably" is the first one.

{"sense_index": 1}


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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: competent
Target surface form: competent
Context:
But they need not be to do their jobs well. Yes, we all can remember one or two truly inspiring teachers from our school days. But our education proceeded at the hands of those others, who were merely competent and conscientious. In this sense, a teacher can be compared to one's family doctor. If he were brilliant, he probably would not be a family doctor in the first place. If he is <t>competent</t> and conscientious, he serves us well. Our teachers are not an important factor in our educational crisis.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=competent%3:00:00:: | definition=properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient | examples=a competent typist
2. sense_key=competent%5:00:00:adequate:00 | definition=adequate for the purpose | examples=a competent performance
3. sense_key=competent%3:00:02:: | definition=legally qualified or sufficient | examples=a competent court; competent testimony

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 "competent" in the given context, let's analyze the provided information step by step.

1. **Context Analysis**: The passage discusses the role of teachers and family doctors, emphasizing that being "merely competent and conscientious" is sufficient for them to serve their purpose well. It contrasts being "brilliant" or exceptional with being competent.

2. **Understanding the Target Word**: The word "competent" is used to describe individuals (teachers and doctors) who are capable of performing their jobs adequately.

3. **Examining Candidate Senses**:
   - **Sense 1**: "properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient" with an example of "a competent typist." This sense focuses on the qualification or capability of a person to perform a specific task.
   - **Sense 2**: "adequate for the purpose" with an example of "a competent performance." This sense emphasizes the adequacy of performance or action for a particular purpose.
   - **Sense 3**: "legally qualified or sufficient" with examples like "a competent court; competent testimony." This sense is related to legal qualification or sufficiency.

4. **Relating Candidate Senses to the Context**: The passage is discussing the capability and adequacy of teachers and doctors in a general sense, not specifically in a legal context. The use of "competent" alongside "conscientious" suggests that the focus is on their ability to perform their jobs adequately and with care.

5. **Choosing the Best Indexed Sense**:
   - Sense 1 is plausible because it talks about being "sufficiently qualified or capable," which aligns with the general capability of teachers and doctors.
   - Sense 2 is also relevant as it discusses being "adequate for the purpose," which fits the context of serving well in their roles.
   - Sense 3 is less relevant because the passage does not discuss legal qualifications.

Given the context and the examples, both Sense 1 and Sense 2 seem applicable. However, Sense 2 directly addresses the adequacy of performance or capability in a general sense, which is more in line with the passage's implication that being competent is about being adequate for the job.

Therefore, the best choice is Sense 2.

{"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: serve
Target surface form: serves
Context:
But they need not be to do their jobs well. Yes, we all can remember one or two truly inspiring teachers from our school days. But our education proceeded at the hands of those others, who were merely competent and conscientious. In this sense, a teacher can be compared to one's family doctor. If he were brilliant, he probably would not be a family doctor in the first place. If he is competent and conscientious, he <t>serves</t> us well. Our teachers are not an important factor in our educational crisis.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=serve%2:42:03:: | definition=serve a purpose, role, or function | synonyms=function | examples=The tree stump serves as a table; The female students served as a control group
2. sense_key=serve%2:33:00:: | definition=do duty or hold offices; serve in a specific function | examples=He served as head of the department for three years; She served in Congress for two terms
3. sense_key=serve%2:42:01:: | definition=contribute or conduce to | examples=The scandal served to increase his popularity
4. sense_key=serve%2:41:00:: | definition=be used by; as of a utility | synonyms=service | examples=The sewage plant served the neighboring communities; The garage served to shelter his horses
5. sense_key=serve%2:34:01:: | definition=help to some food; help with food or drink | synonyms=help | examples=I served him three times, and after that he helped himself
6. sense_key=serve%2:34:00:: | definition=provide (usually but not necessarily food) | synonyms=serve up, dish out, dish up, dish | examples=We serve meals for the homeless; She dished out the soup at 8 P.M.
7. sense_key=serve%2:41:02:: | definition=devote (part of) one's life or efforts to, as of countries, institutions, or ideas | examples=She served the art of music; He served the church
8. sense_key=serve%2:42:02:: | definition=promote, benefit, or be useful or beneficial to | synonyms=serve well | examples=Art serves commerce; Their interests are served
9. sense_key=serve%2:42:00:: | definition=spend time in prison or in a labor camp | synonyms=do | examples=He did six years for embezzlement
10. sense_key=serve%2:41:01:: | definition=work for or be a servant to | synonyms=attend to, wait on, attend, assist | examples=May I serve you?; She attends the old lady in the wheelchair
11. sense_key=serve%2:35:00:: | definition=deliver a warrant or summons to someone | synonyms=process, swear out | examples=He was processed by the sheriff
12. sense_key=serve%2:42:12:: | definition=be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity | synonyms=suffice, do, answer | examples=A few words would answer; This car suits my purpose well
13. sense_key=serve%2:41:13:: | definition=do military service | examples=She served in Vietnam; My sons never served, because they are short-sighted
14. sense_key=serve%2:35:01:: | definition=mate with | synonyms=service | examples=male animals serve the females for breeding purposes
15. sense_key=serve%2:33:01:: | definition=put the ball into play | examples=It was Agassi's turn to serve

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 "serves" in the given context, let's analyze the sentence and the provided candidate senses.

The sentence is: "If he is competent and conscientious, he serves us well."

Here, "serves us well" is an idiomatic expression meaning to be useful or beneficial to someone. The context is discussing the role of a family doctor and comparing it to a teacher, emphasizing the importance of being competent and conscientious.

Let's examine the relevant candidate senses:

1. "serve a purpose, role, or function" - This sense fits the context as it implies doing a job or fulfilling a role effectively.
2. "do duty or hold offices; serve in a specific function" - While this could potentially fit, it's more about holding an office or position, which isn't the primary focus here.
3. "contribute or conduce to" - This sense implies causing something to happen or contributing to a particular outcome, which is somewhat relevant but not the best fit.
4. "be used by; as of a utility" - This doesn't directly apply to the context of a person serving others.
5. "promote, benefit, or be useful or beneficial to" - This sense directly aligns with the idiom "serves us well," indicating being beneficial or useful.

Given the context and the idiom "serves us well," the most appropriate sense is related to being beneficial or useful. The synonym provided for this sense is "serve well," which matches the expression used in the sentence.

The best sense for "serves" in this context is related to "promote, benefit, or be useful or beneficial to," which corresponds to sense index 8.

{"sense_index": 8}


[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: well
Target surface form: well
Context:
But they need not be to do their jobs well. Yes, we all can remember one or two truly inspiring teachers from our school days. But our education proceeded at the hands of those others, who were merely competent and conscientious. In this sense, a teacher can be compared to one's family doctor. If he were brilliant, he probably would not be a family doctor in the first place. If he is competent and conscientious, he serves us <t>well</t>. Our teachers are not an important factor in our educational crisis.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=well%4:02:00:: | definition=(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (`good' is a nonstandard dialectal variant for `well') | synonyms=good | examples=the children behaved well; a task well done
2. sense_key=well%4:02:05:: | definition=thoroughly or completely; fully; often used as a combining form; ; ; ; ; , | examples=The problem is well understood; she was well informed
3. sense_key=well%4:02:03:: | definition=indicating high probability; in all likelihood | synonyms=easily | examples=I might well do it; a mistake that could easily have ended in disaster
4. sense_key=well%4:02:15:: | definition=(used for emphasis or as an intensifier) entirely or fully | examples=a book well worth reading; was well aware of the difficulties ahead
5. sense_key=well%4:02:08:: | definition=to a suitable or appropriate extent or degree | examples=the project was well underway; the fetus has well developed organs
6. sense_key=well%4:02:07:: | definition=favorably; with approval | examples=their neighbors spoke well of them; he thought well of the book
7. sense_key=well%4:02:11:: | definition=to a great extent or degree | synonyms=considerably, substantially | examples=I'm afraid the film was well over budget; painting the room white made it seem considerably (or substantially) larger
8. sense_key=well%4:02:14:: | definition=with great or especially intimate knowledge | synonyms=intimately | examples=we knew them well
9. sense_key=well%4:02:13:: | definition=with prudence or propriety | examples=You would do well to say nothing more; could not well refuse
10. sense_key=well%4:02:12:: | definition=with skill or in a pleasing manner | examples=she dances well; he writes well
11. sense_key=well%4:02:10:: | definition=in a manner affording benefit or advantage | synonyms=advantageously | examples=she married well; The children were settled advantageously in Seattle
12. sense_key=well%4:02:09:: | definition=in financial comfort | synonyms=comfortably | examples=They live well; she has been able to live comfortably since her husband died
13. sense_key=well%4:02:01:: | definition=without unusual distress or resentment; with good humor | examples=took the joke well; took the tragic news well

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 "well" in the given context, let's analyze the sentence and the provided candidate senses.

The sentence is: "If he is competent and conscientious, he serves us well."

Here, "well" is used to describe the manner in which a competent and conscientious family doctor serves the patients. The context suggests that the doctor is serving the patients in a satisfactory or good manner.

Let's examine the candidate senses:

1. in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard - This sense fits the context as it describes doing something in a satisfactory manner.
2. thoroughly or completely; fully - While this could potentially fit, it doesn't directly relate to the quality of service.
3. indicating high probability; in all likelihood - This doesn't fit the context as "well" here doesn't indicate probability.
4. entirely or fully - This is more about emphasis or intensification, not directly applicable.
5. to a suitable or appropriate extent or degree - This could fit but is more about degree rather than the quality of the service.
6. favorably; with approval - This is about the attitude towards something, not directly the quality of service.
7. to a great extent or degree - This is more about the degree, not directly applicable.
8. with great or especially intimate knowledge - This doesn't fit as it relates to knowledge, not the manner of service.
9. with prudence or propriety - This is about acting wisely or appropriately, not directly the quality of service.
10. with skill or in a pleasing manner - This is a possible interpretation but is more specific to skill or pleasing manner.
11. in a manner affording benefit or advantage - This fits as serving someone "well" implies providing them with a benefit or advantage.
12. in financial comfort - This doesn't fit the context as it relates to financial status.
13. without unusual distress or resentment; with good humor - This is about reacting to something, not applicable here.

The most suitable definition is sense 1: "in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (`good' is a nonstandard dialectal variant for `well')" because it directly relates to the quality of the service provided by the doctor. The doctor serves the patients in a satisfactory manner, implying a good or proper standard of service.

Therefore, the best indexed sense for "well" in the given context is sense 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: teacher
Target surface form: teachers
Context:
Yes, we all can remember one or two truly inspiring teachers from our school days. But our education proceeded at the hands of those others, who were merely competent and conscientious. In this sense, a teacher can be compared to one's family doctor. If he were brilliant, he probably would not be a family doctor in the first place. If he is competent and conscientious, he serves us well. Our <t>teachers</t> are not an important factor in our educational crisis. Whether they are or are not underpaid is a problem of equity; it is not an educational problem.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=teacher%1:18:00:: | definition=a person whose occupation is teaching | synonyms=instructor
2. sense_key=teacher%1:09:00:: | definition=a personified abstraction that teaches | examples=books were his teachers; experience is a demanding teacher

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: important
Target surface form: important
Context:
Yes, we all can remember one or two truly inspiring teachers from our school days. But our education proceeded at the hands of those others, who were merely competent and conscientious. In this sense, a teacher can be compared to one's family doctor. If he were brilliant, he probably would not be a family doctor in the first place. If he is competent and conscientious, he serves us well. Our teachers are not an <t>important</t> factor in our educational crisis. Whether they are or are not underpaid is a problem of equity; it is not an educational problem.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=important%3:00:00:: | definition=of great significance or value | synonyms=of import | examples=important people; the important questions of the day
2. sense_key=important%3:00:04:: | definition=important in effect or meaning | synonyms=significant | examples=a significant change in tax laws; a significant change in the Constitution
3. sense_key=important%3:00:02:: | definition=of extreme importance; vital to the resolution of a crisis | synonyms=crucial | examples=a crucial moment in his career; a crucial election
4. sense_key=important%5:00:00:influential:00 | definition=having authority or ascendancy or influence | synonyms=authoritative | examples=an important official; the captain's authoritative manner
5. sense_key=important%5:00:00:immodest:02 | definition=having or suggesting a consciousness of high position | examples=recited the decree with an important air; took long important strides in the direction of his office

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 "important" in the given context, let's analyze the context and the provided candidate senses.

The context discusses the role of teachers in the educational crisis, comparing them to family doctors and stating that they are not an important factor in this crisis. The discussion revolves around the significance or lack thereof of teachers in the broader issue of educational crisis.

Let's examine the candidate senses:

1. The first sense defines "important" as "of great significance or value." The synonyms include "of import," and examples are "important people; the important questions of the day." This sense seems plausible because it directly relates to the significance or value of something or someone.

2. The second sense is defined as "important in effect or meaning" with the synonym "significant." Examples given are "a significant change in tax laws; a significant change in the Constitution." This sense is also relevant as it pertains to the impact or significance of an event or factor.

3. The third sense is "of extreme importance; vital to the resolution of a crisis" with the synonym "crucial." Examples include "a crucial moment in his career; a crucial election." This definition implies a high level of importance, particularly in relation to resolving a crisis.

4. The fourth sense is related to "having authority or ascendancy or influence" with the synonym "authoritative." Examples are "an important official; the captain's authoritative manner." This sense leans more towards the aspect of authority or influence rather than the general significance.

5. The fifth sense is about "having or suggesting a consciousness of high position" with examples like "recited the decree with an important air; took long important strides in the direction of his office." This sense is more related to the demeanor or attitude suggesting importance.

Given the context, the author is discussing whether teachers are a significant factor in the educational crisis. The statement "Our teachers are not an important factor in our educational crisis" directly relates to the significance or impact of teachers on the crisis.

The most relevant definition here is the second sense, which is about being "important in effect or meaning" or "significant." The discussion is centered around the impact or significance of teachers in the educational crisis, making this sense the most appropriate.

Therefore, the best indexed sense for "important" in this 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: factor
Target surface form: factor
Context:
Yes, we all can remember one or two truly inspiring teachers from our school days. But our education proceeded at the hands of those others, who were merely competent and conscientious. In this sense, a teacher can be compared to one's family doctor. If he were brilliant, he probably would not be a family doctor in the first place. If he is competent and conscientious, he serves us well. Our teachers are not an important <t>factor</t> in our educational crisis. Whether they are or are not underpaid is a problem of equity; it is not an educational problem.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=factor%1:11:00:: | definition=anything that contributes causally to a result | examples=a number of factors determined the outcome
2. sense_key=factor%1:09:00:: | definition=an abstract part of something | synonyms=component, constituent, element, ingredient | examples=jealousy was a component of his character; two constituents of a musical composition are melody and harmony
3. sense_key=factor%1:23:00:: | definition=one of two or more integers that can be exactly divided into another integer | synonyms=divisor | examples=what are the 4 factors of 6?
4. sense_key=factor%1:18:00:: | definition=a businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission | synonyms=agent, broker
5. sense_key=factor%1:23:01:: | definition=any of the numbers (or symbols) that form a product when multiplied together
6. sense_key=factor%1:09:01:: | definition=an independent variable in statistics
7. sense_key=factor%1:08:00:: | definition=(genetics) a segment of DNA that is involved in producing a polypeptide chain; it can include regions preceding and following the coding DNA as well as introns between the exons; it is considered a unit of heredity | synonyms=gene, cistron | examples=genes were formerly called factors

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: educational
Target surface form: educational
Context:
Yes, we all can remember one or two truly inspiring teachers from our school days. But our education proceeded at the hands of those others, who were merely competent and conscientious. In this sense, a teacher can be compared to one's family doctor. If he were brilliant, he probably would not be a family doctor in the first place. If he is competent and conscientious, he serves us well. Our teachers are not an important factor in our <t>educational</t> crisis. Whether they are or are not underpaid is a problem of equity; it is not an educational problem.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=educational%3:01:00:: | definition=relating to the process of education | examples=educational psychology
2. sense_key=educational%5:00:00:instructive:00 | definition=providing knowledge | examples=an educational film

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 "educational" in the given context, let's analyze the provided information step by step.

1. **Context Analysis**: The passage discusses the role of teachers in the educational system and their impact on an "educational crisis." The context revolves around education and the factors influencing it.

2. **Understanding the Target Word**: The word "educational" is used to describe a "crisis." The term "crisis" here relates to issues or problems within the education system.

3. **Examining Candidate Senses**:
   - **Sense 1**: "relating to the process of education" with an example of "educational psychology." This sense directly pertains to aspects related to education.
   - **Sense 2**: "providing knowledge" with an example of "an educational film." This sense focuses on the provision of knowledge or instruction.

4. **Applying Context to Candidate Senses**:
   - The passage is discussing the educational system and a crisis within it, not directly about something that provides knowledge like a film.
   - The term "educational crisis" suggests a problem or issue within the education system or process.

5. **Making a Decision**:
   - Given that the context is about the education system and a crisis within it, the most relevant sense is the one that relates to the process of education.
   - Thus, the first sense ("relating to the process of education") is more appropriate as it directly relates to the education system and its associated issues.

6. **Choosing the Best Indexed Sense**:
   - The first candidate sense is indexed as "1."

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

{"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: crisis
Target surface form: crisis
Context:
Yes, we all can remember one or two truly inspiring teachers from our school days. But our education proceeded at the hands of those others, who were merely competent and conscientious. In this sense, a teacher can be compared to one's family doctor. If he were brilliant, he probably would not be a family doctor in the first place. If he is competent and conscientious, he serves us well. Our teachers are not an important factor in our educational <t>crisis</t>. Whether they are or are not underpaid is a problem of equity; it is not an educational problem.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=crisis%1:26:00:: | definition=an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty | examples=they went bankrupt during the economic crisis
2. sense_key=crisis%1:11:00:: | definition=a crucial stage or turning point in the course of something | examples=after the crisis the patient either dies or gets better

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 "crisis" in the given context, let's analyze the provided information step by step.

1. **Context Analysis**: The passage discusses the role of teachers in the educational system, comparing them to family doctors, and concludes that they are not a significant factor in the educational crisis. The term "crisis" here refers to a problematic situation within the education system.

2. **Candidate Senses**:
   - **1. sense_key=crisis%1:26:00::**: This sense defines "crisis" as an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty, with an example of an economic crisis.
   - **2. sense_key=crisis%1:11:00::**: This sense defines "crisis" as a crucial stage or turning point in the course of something, with an example related to a patient's condition.

3. **Analysis of Senses**:
   - The first sense emphasizes an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty. The context talks about an "educational crisis," suggesting a significant problem or challenge within the education system, which aligns with the notion of an unstable or difficult situation.
   - The second sense refers to a crucial stage or turning point. While this could potentially apply to various contexts, the passage does not explicitly indicate that the educational situation is at a turning point; it simply states that teachers are not an important factor in the crisis.

4. **Choosing the Best Indexed Sense**:
   - The context implies that there is a significant problem or challenge ("crisis") in the education system. The discussion revolves around whether teachers are a factor in this problem.
   - The first sense ("an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty") directly relates to the notion of a significant problem or challenge, which fits the context of discussing an "educational crisis."
   - The example given for the first sense ("they went bankrupt during the economic crisis") illustrates how "crisis" can be used to describe a severe problem in a specific domain (in this case, economics), similar to how it's used in "educational crisis."

5. **Conclusion**: Based on the context and the definitions provided, the most appropriate sense for "crisis" is the first one, as it accurately describes a situation of extreme difficulty or danger within the education system.

Therefore, the best indexed sense for "crisis" in the given context is: {"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: problem
Target surface form: problem
Context:
But our education proceeded at the hands of those others, who were merely competent and conscientious. In this sense, a teacher can be compared to one's family doctor. If he were brilliant, he probably would not be a family doctor in the first place. If he is competent and conscientious, he serves us well. Our teachers are not an important factor in our educational crisis. Whether they are or are not underpaid is a <t>problem</t> of equity; it is not an educational problem. It is silly libel on our teachers to think they would educate our children better if only they got a few thousand dollars a year more.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=problem%1:26:00:: | definition=a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved | synonyms=job | examples=she and her husband are having problems; it is always a job to contact him
2. sense_key=problem%1:10:00:: | definition=a question raised for consideration or solution | examples=our homework consisted of ten problems to solve
3. sense_key=problem%1:09:00:: | definition=a source of difficulty | synonyms=trouble | examples=one trouble after another delayed the job; what's the problem?

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 "problem" in the given context, let's analyze the sentence and the provided candidate senses.

The sentence is: "Whether they are or are not underpaid is a <t>problem</t> of equity; it is not an educational problem."

1. The first sense defines "problem" as "a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved" with synonyms like "job" and examples such as "she and her husband are having problems." This sense implies an ongoing issue or situation that is challenging.

2. The second sense defines it as "a question raised for consideration or solution" with examples like "our homework consisted of ten problems to solve." This suggests a more specific, often mathematical or logical, question to be answered.

3. The third sense defines "problem" as "a source of difficulty" with synonyms like "trouble" and examples such as "one trouble after another delayed the job; what's the problem?" This implies something causing a difficulty or complication.

In the given context, "problem" is used in the phrase "a problem of equity," indicating an issue or matter that is a source of difficulty or concern regarding fairness or justice. It is not specifically a mathematical or logical question (ruling out sense 2), nor is it necessarily an ongoing state of difficulty (though it could be related to sense 1). The use here aligns more closely with the notion of something being a source of difficulty or concern, which is related to the third sense. However, the context suggests it's more about an issue or matter of concern rather than just "trouble" as the synonym might imply.

Upon closer inspection, the context suggests that "problem" refers to an issue or matter that needs consideration or resolution, which is more in line with the first sense, as it discusses a state of difficulty (in this case, regarding equity) that needs to be resolved or considered.

Therefore, the best indexed sense for "problem" 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: equity
Target surface form: equity
Context:
But our education proceeded at the hands of those others, who were merely competent and conscientious. In this sense, a teacher can be compared to one's family doctor. If he were brilliant, he probably would not be a family doctor in the first place. If he is competent and conscientious, he serves us well. Our teachers are not an important factor in our educational crisis. Whether they are or are not underpaid is a problem of <t>equity</t>; it is not an educational problem. It is silly libel on our teachers to think they would educate our children better if only they got a few thousand dollars a year more.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=equity%1:21:01:: | definition=the difference between the market value of a property and the claims held against it
2. sense_key=equity%1:21:00:: | definition=the ownership interest of shareholders in a corporation
3. sense_key=equity%1:07:00:: | definition=conformity with rules or standards | synonyms=fairness | examples=the judge recognized the fairness of my claim

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 "equity" in the given context, let's analyze the provided information step by step.

1. **Context Analysis**: The passage discusses the role of teachers in the educational crisis and distinguishes between the issue of teachers' pay and the educational problem itself. It mentions that whether teachers are underpaid is a problem of "equity" and not an educational problem.

2. **Understanding the Target Word**: The word "equity" is used in the context of fairness or justice in relation to the payment of teachers.

3. **Examining Candidate Senses**:
   - **1. the difference between the market value of a property and the claims held against it**: This definition relates to a financial or property context, which doesn't directly relate to the fairness or justice of teachers' pay in a broad sense.
   - **2. the ownership interest of shareholders in a corporation**: This is a specific financial term related to corporate finance and doesn't fit the context of discussing teachers' pay fairness.
   - **3. conformity with rules or standards | fairness**: This definition directly relates to the concept of fairness or justice, which aligns with the discussion about whether teachers are underpaid being a matter of fairness.

4. **Making the Choice**:
   - The context is about the fairness of teachers' pay, not directly related to financial or corporate matters.
   - The synonym provided for sense 3 is "fairness," which directly corresponds to the context's implication that the issue of underpayment is about fairness or justice.

Given the context and the definitions provided, the best sense for "equity" is related to fairness or justice, which corresponds to **sense_index: 3**.

{"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: educational
Target surface form: educational
Context:
But our education proceeded at the hands of those others, who were merely competent and conscientious. In this sense, a teacher can be compared to one's family doctor. If he were brilliant, he probably would not be a family doctor in the first place. If he is competent and conscientious, he serves us well. Our teachers are not an important factor in our educational crisis. Whether they are or are not underpaid is a problem of equity; it is not an <t>educational</t> problem. It is silly libel on our teachers to think they would educate our children better if only they got a few thousand dollars a year more.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=educational%3:01:00:: | definition=relating to the process of education | examples=educational psychology
2. sense_key=educational%5:00:00:instructive:00 | definition=providing knowledge | examples=an educational film

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 "educational" in the given context, let's analyze the provided information step by step.

1. **Context Analysis**: The passage discusses the role of teachers in the educational system, comparing them to family doctors, and touches upon the issue of whether teachers' pay is related to the quality of education. The target sentence is: "Whether they are or are not underpaid is a problem of equity; it is not an educational problem."

2. **Understanding the Target Word**: The word "educational" is used to describe a "problem." The context suggests that the discussion is about issues related to education.

3. **Examining Candidate Senses**:
   - **Sense 1**: "relating to the process of education" with examples like "educational psychology." This sense directly pertains to aspects concerning education.
   - **Sense 2**: "providing knowledge" with an example of "an educational film." This implies something that educates or informs.

4. **Applying Context to Candidate Senses**:
   - The passage is discussing whether the pay of teachers is an "educational problem." Here, "educational" relates to issues concerning the process or system of education, rather than something that provides knowledge directly.
   - The discussion revolves around the factors influencing the educational crisis and the role of teachers' compensation within that framework.

5. **Choosing the Best Indexed Sense**:
   - Given that the context revolves around the process and system of education, and not directly about something that provides knowledge, **Sense 1** ("relating to the process of education") is the most appropriate. The term "educational problem" refers to an issue within the education system or process, aligning with this sense.

6. **Returning the Answer in the Required Format**:
   - The first sense is indexed as 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: problem
Target surface form: problem
Context:
But our education proceeded at the hands of those others, who were merely competent and conscientious. In this sense, a teacher can be compared to one's family doctor. If he were brilliant, he probably would not be a family doctor in the first place. If he is competent and conscientious, he serves us well. Our teachers are not an important factor in our educational crisis. Whether they are or are not underpaid is a problem of equity; it is not an educational <t>problem</t>. It is silly libel on our teachers to think they would educate our children better if only they got a few thousand dollars a year more.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=problem%1:26:00:: | definition=a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved | synonyms=job | examples=she and her husband are having problems; it is always a job to contact him
2. sense_key=problem%1:10:00:: | definition=a question raised for consideration or solution | examples=our homework consisted of ten problems to solve
3. sense_key=problem%1:09:00:: | definition=a source of difficulty | synonyms=trouble | examples=one trouble after another delayed the job; what's the problem?

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 "problem" in the given context, let's analyze the context and the provided candidate senses.

The context discusses the role of teachers in the educational crisis and distinguishes between the issue of teachers' pay being a problem of equity versus an educational problem. The sentence structure and the way "problem" is used indicate that it refers to a matter or situation regarded as unwelcome or harmful that needs to be dealt with and overcome.

Let's examine the candidate senses:

1. The first sense defines "problem" as "a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved." The synonyms include "job," and examples are given such as "she and her husband are having problems" and "it is always a job to contact him." This sense aligns with the context where "problem" is used to denote a difficulty or issue (in this case, whether teachers are underpaid being a matter of equity).

2. The second sense defines "problem" as "a question raised for consideration or solution," with examples related to homework problems to solve. While this sense is relevant in educational contexts, the specific use in the given text doesn't directly relate to a question to be solved in the same way a mathematical problem would.

3. The third sense defines "problem" as "a source of difficulty," with "trouble" as a synonym. The examples given are "one trouble after another delayed the job" and "what's the problem?" This sense is somewhat generic and could apply to various contexts where "problem" is used to denote a difficulty or issue.

Given the context, the use of "problem" to denote a state of difficulty or an issue that needs to be resolved is most relevant. The distinction made between a "problem of equity" and an "educational problem" suggests that "problem" here is being used to signify a matter or issue that needs consideration or resolution. The first sense ("a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved") fits this usage well, as it encompasses the idea of an issue (like underpayment being a matter of equity) that is being discussed.

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

{"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: teacher
Target surface form: teachers
Context:
In this sense, a teacher can be compared to one's family doctor. If he were brilliant, he probably would not be a family doctor in the first place. If he is competent and conscientious, he serves us well. Our teachers are not an important factor in our educational crisis. Whether they are or are not underpaid is a problem of equity; it is not an educational problem. It is silly libel on our <t>teachers</t> to think they would educate our children better if only they got a few thousand dollars a year more. It is the kind of libel the teachers' unions do not mind spreading, for their own narrow purposes.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=teacher%1:18:00:: | definition=a person whose occupation is teaching | synonyms=instructor
2. sense_key=teacher%1:09:00:: | definition=a personified abstraction that teaches | examples=books were his teachers; experience is a demanding teacher

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 "teachers" in the given context, let's analyze the provided information step by step.

1. **Context Analysis**: The passage discusses the role of teachers in the educational system, comparing them to family doctors and debating their impact on the educational crisis. It also touches upon the issue of their pay and the stance of teachers' unions.

2. **Candidate Senses**:
   - **Sense 1**: `sense_key=teacher%1:18:00::` | `definition=a person whose occupation is teaching` | `synonyms=instructor`
   - **Sense 2**: `sense_key=teacher%1:09:00::` | `definition=a personified abstraction that teaches` | `examples=books were his teachers; experience is a demanding teacher`

3. **Analysis of Senses**:
   - The first sense refers to a person whose job is teaching, aligning with the context provided where "teachers" are discussed in relation to their profession and role in education.
   - The second sense refers to a personified abstraction that teaches, such as "experience" or "books." This sense is more figurative and not directly related to individuals employed as educators.

4. **Choosing the Best Indexed Sense**:
   - Given the context, the discussion is about individuals employed as educators, not about abstract concepts or non-human entities that teach.
   - The mention of "teachers' unions" and the issue of their pay directly implies that the subject is human professionals in the education sector.
   - Therefore, the most appropriate sense is the one that aligns with the definition of a person whose occupation is teaching.

5. **Indexed Sense Selection**:
   - The first sense (`sense_key=teacher%1:18:00::`) matches this description, and it is indexed as "1".

6. **Response Formatting**:
   - The task requires the response to be in the format `{"sense_index": x}`, where `x` is the index of the chosen sense.

Given the above analysis, the best indexed sense for "teachers" in the context is the first sense.

{"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: teacher
Target surface form: teachers
Context:
In this sense, a teacher can be compared to one's family doctor. If he were brilliant, he probably would not be a family doctor in the first place. If he is competent and conscientious, he serves us well. Our teachers are not an important factor in our educational crisis. Whether they are or are not underpaid is a problem of equity; it is not an educational problem. It is silly libel on our <t>teachers</t> to think they would educate our children better if only they got a few thousand dollars a year more. It is the kind of libel the teachers' unions do not mind spreading, for their own narrow purposes.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=teacher%1:18:00:: | definition=a person whose occupation is teaching | synonyms=instructor
2. sense_key=teacher%1:09:00:: | definition=a personified abstraction that teaches | examples=books were his teachers; experience is a demanding teacher

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}.

[Assistant]
To determine the best indexed sense for the target word "teachers" in the given context, let's analyze the provided information step by step.

1. **Context Analysis**: The passage discusses the role of teachers in the educational system, comparing them to family doctors and debating their impact on the educational crisis. It also touches upon the issue of their pay and the stance of teachers' unions.

2. **Candidate Senses**:
   - **Sense 1**: `sense_key=teacher%1:18:00::` | `definition=a person whose occupation is teaching` | `synonyms=instructor`
   - **Sense 2**: `sense_key=teacher%1:09:00::` | `definition=a personified abstraction that teaches` | `examples=books were his teachers; experience is a demanding teacher`

3. **Analysis of Senses**:
   - The first sense refers to a person whose job is teaching, aligning with the context provided where "teachers" are discussed in relation to their profession and role in education.
   - The second sense refers to a personified abstraction that teaches, such as "experience" or "books." This sense is more figurative and not directly related to individuals employed as educators.

4. **Choosing the Best Indexed Sense**:
   - Given the context, the discussion is about individuals employed as educators, not about abstract concepts or non-human entities that teach.
   - The mention of "teachers' unions" and the issue of their pay directly implies that the subject is human professionals in the education sector.
   - Therefore, the most appropriate sense is the one that aligns with the definition of a person whose occupation is teaching.

5. **Indexed Sense Selection**:
   - The first sense (`sense_key=teacher%1:18:00::`) matches this description, and it is indexed as "1".

6. **Response Formatting**:
   - The task requires the response to be in the format `{"sense_index": x}`, where `x` is the index of the chosen sense.

Given the above analysis, the best indexed sense for "teachers" in the context is the first sense.

{"sense_index": 1}

[User] Your previous answer was invalid. Choose one candidate index between 1 and 2. Return only valid JSON exactly like {"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: think
Target surface form: think
Context:
In this sense, a teacher can be compared to one's family doctor. If he were brilliant, he probably would not be a family doctor in the first place. If he is competent and conscientious, he serves us well. Our teachers are not an important factor in our educational crisis. Whether they are or are not underpaid is a problem of equity; it is not an educational problem. It is silly libel on our teachers to <t>think</t> they would educate our children better if only they got a few thousand dollars a year more. It is the kind of libel the teachers' unions do not mind spreading, for their own narrow purposes.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=think%2:31:01:: | definition=judge or regard; look upon; judge | synonyms=believe, consider, conceive | examples=I think he is very smart; I believe her to be very smart
2. sense_key=think%2:31:03:: | definition=expect, believe, or suppose | synonyms=opine, suppose, imagine, reckon, guess | examples=I imagine she earned a lot of money with her new novel; I thought to find her in a bad state
3. sense_key=think%2:31:00:: | definition=use or exercise the mind or one's power of reason in order to make inferences, decisions, or arrive at a solution or judgments | synonyms=cogitate, cerebrate | examples=I've been thinking all day and getting nowhere
4. sense_key=think%2:31:02:: | definition=recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection | synonyms=remember, retrieve, recall, call back, call up, recollect | examples=I can't remember saying any such thing; I can't think what her last name was
5. sense_key=think%2:36:00:: | definition=imagine or visualize | examples=Just think--you could be rich one day!; Think what a scene it must have been!
6. sense_key=think%2:31:09:: | definition=focus one's attention on a certain state | examples=Think big; think thin
7. sense_key=think%2:31:06:: | definition=have in mind as a purpose | synonyms=intend, mean | examples=I mean no harm; I only meant to help you
8. sense_key=think%2:31:12:: | definition=decide by pondering, reasoning, or reflecting | examples=Can you think what to do next?
9. sense_key=think%2:31:13:: | definition=ponder; reflect on, or reason about | examples=Think the matter through; Think how hard life in Russia must be these days
10. sense_key=think%2:31:15:: | definition=dispose the mind in a certain way | examples=Do you really think so?
11. sense_key=think%2:31:14:: | definition=have or formulate in the mind | examples=think good thoughts
12. sense_key=think%2:31:08:: | definition=be capable of conscious thought | examples=Man is the only creature that thinks
13. sense_key=think%2:30:00:: | definition=bring into a given condition by mental preoccupation | examples=She thought herself into a state of panic over the final exam

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: educate
Target surface form: educate
Context:
In this sense, a teacher can be compared to one's family doctor. If he were brilliant, he probably would not be a family doctor in the first place. If he is competent and conscientious, he serves us well. Our teachers are not an important factor in our educational crisis. Whether they are or are not underpaid is a problem of equity; it is not an educational problem. It is silly libel on our teachers to think they would <t>educate</t> our children better if only they got a few thousand dollars a year more. It is the kind of libel the teachers' unions do not mind spreading, for their own narrow purposes.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=educate%2:41:00:: | definition=give an education to | examples=We must educate our youngsters better
2. sense_key=educate%2:31:00:: | definition=create by training and teaching | synonyms=train, develop, prepare | examples=The old master is training world-class violinists; we develop the leaders for the future
3. sense_key=educate%2:41:01:: | definition=teach or refine to be discriminative in taste or judgment | synonyms=school, train, cultivate, civilize, civilise | examples=Cultivate your musical taste; Train your tastebuds

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 "educate" in the given context, let's analyze the provided information step by step.

1. **Context Analysis**: The passage discusses the role of teachers in the educational crisis, comparing them to family doctors, and questions whether paying teachers more would improve their ability to educate children. The context revolves around the general concept of teaching or imparting knowledge.

2. **Candidate Senses Analysis**:
   - **Sense 1**: "give an education to" with the example "We must educate our youngsters better." This sense directly relates to the act of providing education.
   - **Sense 2**: "create by training and teaching" with synonyms like "train, develop, prepare" and examples such as "The old master is training world-class violinists; we develop the leaders for the future." This sense implies a more specialized or advanced form of teaching or training aimed at developing specific skills or qualities.
   - **Sense 3**: "teach or refine to be discriminative in taste or judgment" with synonyms like "school, train, cultivate, civilize, civilise" and the example "Cultivate your musical taste; Train your tastebuds." This sense focuses on refining or developing particular tastes or judgments.

3. **Choosing the Best Indexed Sense**:
   - The context is about the general ability of teachers to impart education to children and whether a salary increase would enhance this ability. It doesn't specifically focus on developing specialized skills (Sense 2) or refining taste and judgment (Sense 3).
   - The most relevant sense is the one that directly relates to the general act of providing education, which is **Sense 1**: "give an education to."

4. **Indexed Sense Selection**: Since the candidate senses are indexed starting from 1, and Sense 1 is the most appropriate, the best indexed sense for "educate" in the given context is **1**.

Therefore, the JSON response is: {"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: child
Target surface form: children
Context:
In this sense, a teacher can be compared to one's family doctor. If he were brilliant, he probably would not be a family doctor in the first place. If he is competent and conscientious, he serves us well. Our teachers are not an important factor in our educational crisis. Whether they are or are not underpaid is a problem of equity; it is not an educational problem. It is silly libel on our teachers to think they would educate our <t>children</t> better if only they got a few thousand dollars a year more. It is the kind of libel the teachers' unions do not mind spreading, for their own narrow purposes.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=child%1:18:00:: | definition=a young person of either sex | synonyms=kid, youngster, minor, shaver, nipper, small fry | examples=she writes books for children; they're just kids
2. sense_key=child%1:18:01:: | definition=a human offspring (son or daughter) of any age | synonyms=kid | examples=they had three children; they were able to send their kids to college
3. sense_key=child%1:18:06:: | definition=an immature childish person | synonyms=baby | examples=he remained a child in practical matters as long as he lived; stop being a baby!
4. sense_key=child%1:18:07:: | definition=a member of a clan or tribe | examples=the children of Israel

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 "children" in the given context, let's analyze the context and the provided candidate senses.

The context discusses the role of teachers in education and compares their situation to that of a family doctor. It argues that teachers are not the primary factor in the educational crisis and that paying them more would not necessarily improve education. The sentence containing "children" suggests that it is unfair to assume teachers would educate "our children" better if they were paid more.

Let's examine the candidate senses:

1. **sense_key=child%1:18:00::** - This sense refers to "a young person of either sex." The synonyms include "kid, youngster, minor, shaver, nipper, small fry," and an example is "she writes books for children; they're just kids." The context does not specifically focus on the age of the children, but this sense is plausible because it generally refers to young individuals.

2. **sense_key=child%1:18:01::** - This sense is defined as "a human offspring (son or daughter) of any age." The synonym is "kid," and examples include "they had three children; they were able to send their kids to college." This sense is broad and encompasses children of any age, making it potentially applicable.

3. **sense_key=child%1:18:06::** - This defines "an immature childish person." The synonym given is "baby," and examples are "he remained a child in practical matters as long as he lived; stop being a baby!" This sense leans more towards the behavior or maturity level rather than the age.

4. **sense_key=child%1:18:07::** - This refers to "a member of a clan or tribe," with the example "the children of Israel." This sense is more specific to a particular group or community and is not directly related to the context of education or the role of teachers.

Given the context, the discussion is about the education of young individuals. The term "children" here refers to the young individuals being educated. While both senses 1 and 2 could potentially fit, sense 1 ("a young person of either sex") is more specific to the context of education and the age group typically associated with it. Sense 2 is also plausible as it refers to offspring of any age, but the context specifically talks about education, which is more directly related to younger individuals.

Therefore, the most appropriate sense is **1**, as it directly relates to young individuals who are the focus of the educational process.

{"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: better
Target surface form: better
Context:
In this sense, a teacher can be compared to one's family doctor. If he were brilliant, he probably would not be a family doctor in the first place. If he is competent and conscientious, he serves us well. Our teachers are not an important factor in our educational crisis. Whether they are or are not underpaid is a problem of equity; it is not an educational problem. It is silly libel on our teachers to think they would educate our children <t>better</t> if only they got a few thousand dollars a year more. It is the kind of libel the teachers' unions do not mind spreading, for their own narrow purposes.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=better%4:02:00:: | definition=comparative of `well'; in a better or more excellent manner or more advantageously or attractively or to a greater degree etc. | examples=She had never sung better; a deed better left undone
2. sense_key=better%4:02:01:: | definition=from a position of superiority or authority | synonyms=best | examples=father knows best; I know better.
3. sense_key=well%4:02:00:: | definition=(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (`good' is a nonstandard dialectal variant for `well') | synonyms=well, good | examples=the children behaved well; a task well done
4. sense_key=well%4:02:05:: | definition=thoroughly or completely; fully; often used as a combining form; ; ; ; ; , | synonyms=well | examples=The problem is well understood; she was well informed
5. sense_key=well%4:02:03:: | definition=indicating high probability; in all likelihood | synonyms=well, easily | examples=I might well do it; a mistake that could easily have ended in disaster
6. sense_key=well%4:02:15:: | definition=(used for emphasis or as an intensifier) entirely or fully | synonyms=well | examples=a book well worth reading; was well aware of the difficulties ahead
7. sense_key=well%4:02:08:: | definition=to a suitable or appropriate extent or degree | synonyms=well | examples=the project was well underway; the fetus has well developed organs
8. sense_key=well%4:02:07:: | definition=favorably; with approval | synonyms=well | examples=their neighbors spoke well of them; he thought well of the book
9. sense_key=well%4:02:11:: | definition=to a great extent or degree | synonyms=well, considerably, substantially | examples=I'm afraid the film was well over budget; painting the room white made it seem considerably (or substantially) larger
10. sense_key=well%4:02:14:: | definition=with great or especially intimate knowledge | synonyms=well, intimately | examples=we knew them well
11. sense_key=well%4:02:13:: | definition=with prudence or propriety | synonyms=well | examples=You would do well to say nothing more; could not well refuse
12. sense_key=well%4:02:12:: | definition=with skill or in a pleasing manner | synonyms=well | examples=she dances well; he writes well
13. sense_key=well%4:02:10:: | definition=in a manner affording benefit or advantage | synonyms=well, advantageously | examples=she married well; The children were settled advantageously in Seattle
14. sense_key=well%4:02:09:: | definition=in financial comfort | synonyms=well, comfortably | examples=They live well; she has been able to live comfortably since her husband died
15. sense_key=well%4:02:01:: | definition=without unusual distress or resentment; with good humor | synonyms=well | examples=took the joke well; took the tragic news well

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 "better" in the given context, let's analyze the sentence and the provided candidate senses.

The sentence is: "It is silly libel on our teachers to think they would educate our children better if only they got a few thousand dollars a year more."

The word "better" here is used in the context of comparing the quality of education provided by teachers under different conditions (i.e., with or without a salary increase). The sentence implies that an increase in salary might or might not result in a more excellent or advantageous manner of educating children.

Let's examine the candidate senses:

1. `comparative of 'well'; in a better or more excellent manner or more advantageously or attractively or to a greater degree etc.` - This definition fits the context as "better" is used to compare the potential quality of education.

2. `from a position of superiority or authority` - This doesn't fit the context as "better" is not used to indicate authority.

Other senses are related to "well" and provide various meanings, but the most relevant comparison is with the first sense provided for "better".

The use of "better" in the sentence aligns with the first candidate sense, as it discusses the comparative quality of education ("in a better or more excellent manner").

Therefore, the best indexed sense for "better" 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: get
Target surface form: got
Context:
In this sense, a teacher can be compared to one's family doctor. If he were brilliant, he probably would not be a family doctor in the first place. If he is competent and conscientious, he serves us well. Our teachers are not an important factor in our educational crisis. Whether they are or are not underpaid is a problem of equity; it is not an educational problem. It is silly libel on our teachers to think they would educate our children better if only they <t>got</t> a few thousand dollars a year more. It is the kind of libel the teachers' unions do not mind spreading, for their own narrow purposes.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=get%2:40:00:: | definition=come into the possession of something concrete or abstract | synonyms=acquire | examples=She got a lot of paintings from her uncle; They acquired a new pet
2. sense_key=get%2:30:00:: | definition=enter or assume a certain state or condition | synonyms=become, go | examples=He became annoyed when he heard the bad news; It must be getting more serious
3. sense_key=get%2:30:02:: | definition=cause to move; cause to be in a certain position or condition | synonyms=let, have | examples=He got his squad on the ball; This let me in for a big surprise
4. sense_key=get%2:30:03:: | definition=receive a specified treatment (abstract) | synonyms=receive, find, obtain, incur | examples=These aspects of civilization do not find expression or receive an interpretation; His movie received a good review
5. sense_key=get%2:38:00:: | definition=reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress | synonyms=arrive, come | examples=She arrived home at 7 o'clock; She didn't get to Chicago until after midnight
6. sense_key=get%2:35:03:: | definition=go or come after and bring or take back | synonyms=bring, convey, fetch | examples=Get me those books over there, please; Could you bring the wine?
7. sense_key=get%2:39:00:: | definition=go through (mental or physical states or experiences) | synonyms=experience, receive, have | examples=get an idea; experience vertigo
8. sense_key=get%2:33:00:: | definition=take vengeance on or get even | synonyms=pay back, pay off, fix | examples=We'll get them!; That'll fix him good!
9. sense_key=get%2:40:01:: | definition=achieve a point or goal | synonyms=have, make | examples=Nicklaus had a 70; The Brazilian team got 4 goals
10. sense_key=get%2:32:00:: | definition=cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner | synonyms=induce, stimulate, cause, have, make | examples=The ads induced me to buy a VCR; My children finally got me to buy a computer
11. sense_key=get%2:35:09:: | definition=succeed in catching or seizing, especially after a chase | synonyms=catch, capture | examples=We finally got the suspect; Did you catch the thief?
12. sense_key=get%2:29:01:: | definition=come to have or undergo a change of (physical features and attributes) | synonyms=grow, develop, produce, acquire | examples=He grew a beard; The patient developed abdominal pains
13. sense_key=get%2:29:00:: | definition=be stricken by an illness, fall victim to an illness | synonyms=contract, take | examples=He got AIDS; She came down with pneumonia
14. sense_key=get%2:32:03:: | definition=communicate with a place or person; establish communication with, as if by telephone | examples=Bill called this number and he got Mary; The operator couldn't get Kobe because of the earthquake
15. sense_key=get%2:30:01:: | definition=give certain properties to something | synonyms=make | examples=get someone mad; She made us look silly
16. sense_key=get%2:32:08:: | definition=move into a desired direction of discourse | synonyms=drive, aim | examples=What are you driving at?
17. sense_key=get%2:31:09:: | definition=grasp with the mind or develop an understanding of | synonyms=catch | examples=did you catch that allusion?; We caught something of his theory in the lecture
18. sense_key=get%2:35:00:: | definition=attract and fix | synonyms=catch, arrest | examples=His look caught her; She caught his eye
19. sense_key=get%2:35:10:: | definition=reach with a blow or hit in a particular spot | synonyms=catch | examples=the rock caught her in the back of the head; The blow got him in the back
20. sense_key=get%2:31:03:: | definition=reach by calculation | examples=What do you get when you add up these numbers?
21. sense_key=get%2:40:14:: | definition=acquire as a result of some effort or action | examples=You cannot get water out of a stone; Where did she get these news?
22. sense_key=get%2:40:13:: | definition=purchase | examples=What did you get at the toy store?
23. sense_key=get%2:39:13:: | definition=perceive by hearing | synonyms=catch | examples=I didn't catch your name; She didn't get his name when they met the first time
24. sense_key=get%2:39:09:: | definition=suffer from the receipt of | synonyms=catch | examples=She will catch hell for this behavior!
25. sense_key=get%2:39:14:: | definition=receive as a retribution or punishment | synonyms=receive | examples=He got 5 years in prison
26. sense_key=get%2:38:15:: | definition=leave immediately; used usually in the imperative form | synonyms=scram, buzz off, fuck off, bugger off | examples=Scram!
27. sense_key=get%2:38:12:: | definition=reach and board | examples=She got the bus just as it was leaving
28. sense_key=get%2:37:12:: | definition=irritate | synonyms=get under one's skin | examples=Her childish behavior really get to me; His lying really gets me
29. sense_key=get%2:37:11:: | definition=evoke an emotional response | examples=Brahms's `Requiem' gets me every time
30. sense_key=get%2:36:14:: | definition=apprehend and reproduce accurately | synonyms=catch | examples=She really caught the spirit of the place in her drawings; She got the mood just right in her photographs
31. sense_key=get%2:36:00:: | definition=earn or achieve a base by being walked by the pitcher | synonyms=draw | examples=He drew a base on balls
32. sense_key=get%2:35:12:: | definition=overcome or destroy | examples=The ice storm got my hibiscus; the cat got the goldfish
33. sense_key=get%2:31:10:: | definition=be a mystery or bewildering to | synonyms=perplex, vex, stick, puzzle, mystify, baffle | examples=This beats me!; Got me--I don't know the answer!
34. sense_key=get%2:30:12:: | definition=take the first step or steps in carrying out an action | synonyms=get down, begin, start out, start, set about, set out | examples=We began working at dawn; Who will start?
35. sense_key=get%2:29:11:: | definition=undergo (as of injuries and illnesses) | synonyms=suffer, sustain, have | examples=She suffered a fracture in the accident; He had an insulin shock after eating three candy bars
36. sense_key=get%2:29:08:: | definition=make children | synonyms=beget, engender, father, mother, sire, generate | examples=Abraham begot Isaac; Men often father children but don't recognize them

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


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

[User]
Target lemma: year
Target surface form: year
Context:
In this sense, a teacher can be compared to one's family doctor. If he were brilliant, he probably would not be a family doctor in the first place. If he is competent and conscientious, he serves us well. Our teachers are not an important factor in our educational crisis. Whether they are or are not underpaid is a problem of equity; it is not an educational problem. It is silly libel on our teachers to think they would educate our children better if only they got a few thousand dollars a <t>year</t> more. It is the kind of libel the teachers' unions do not mind spreading, for their own narrow purposes.

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

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


[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: more
Target surface form: more
Context:
In this sense, a teacher can be compared to one's family doctor. If he were brilliant, he probably would not be a family doctor in the first place. If he is competent and conscientious, he serves us well. Our teachers are not an important factor in our educational crisis. Whether they are or are not underpaid is a problem of equity; it is not an educational problem. It is silly libel on our teachers to think they would educate our children better if only they got a few thousand dollars a year <t>more</t>. It is the kind of libel the teachers' unions do not mind spreading, for their own narrow purposes.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=more%4:02:00:: | definition=used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs | synonyms=to a greater extent | examples=more interesting; more beautiful
2. sense_key=more%4:02:01:: | definition=comparative of much; to a greater degree or extent | examples=he works more now; they eat more than they should

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 "more" in the given context, let's analyze the provided information step by step.

1. **Context Analysis**: The sentence where "more" appears is: "It is silly libel on our teachers to think they would educate our children better if only they got a few thousand dollars a year more." Here, "more" is used to indicate an increase in the amount of money teachers receive.

2. **Understanding the Candidate Senses**:
   - **Sense 1**: Used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs. The synonyms given are "to a greater extent," and examples include "more interesting" and "more beautiful." This sense is related to forming comparatives for adjectives or adverbs.
   - **Sense 2**: Comparative of much; to a greater degree or extent. Examples given are "he works more now" and "they eat more than they should." This indicates an increase in quantity or degree.

3. **Applying the Context to the Candidate Senses**:
   - In the given sentence, "more" is used to indicate an additional amount of money ("a few thousand dollars a year more"). This usage is related to quantity rather than forming a comparative for an adjective or adverb.
   - The phrase "a few thousand dollars a year more" implies an increase in the amount of money, aligning with the idea of "to a greater degree or extent" in terms of quantity.

4. **Choosing the Best Indexed Sense**:
   - Given that "more" is used here to indicate an increase in the quantity of money, it aligns with **Sense 2** ("comparative of much; to a greater degree or extent"). The examples provided for Sense 2 ("he works more now"; "they eat more than they should") illustrate "more" being used to indicate a greater quantity or extent of an activity or action, which is similar to how it's used in the context ("a few thousand dollars a year more").

5. **Conclusion**: The usage of "more" in the given context best matches **Sense 2**.

Therefore, the best indexed sense for "more" is the second sense listed.

{"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: teacher
Target surface form: teachers
Context:
If he were brilliant, he probably would not be a family doctor in the first place. If he is competent and conscientious, he serves us well. Our teachers are not an important factor in our educational crisis. Whether they are or are not underpaid is a problem of equity; it is not an educational problem. It is silly libel on our teachers to think they would educate our children better if only they got a few thousand dollars a year more. It is the kind of libel the <t>teachers</t>' unions do not mind spreading, for their own narrow purposes. It is also the kind of libel politicians find useful, since it helps them strike a friendly posture on behalf of an important constituency.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=teacher%1:18:00:: | definition=a person whose occupation is teaching | synonyms=instructor
2. sense_key=teacher%1:09:00:: | definition=a personified abstraction that teaches | examples=books were his teachers; experience is a demanding teacher

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 "teachers" in the given context, let's analyze the provided information step by step.

1. **Context Analysis**: The passage discusses the role of teachers in the educational crisis, their compensation, and how their unions and politicians perceive them. It implies that teachers are individuals employed in educational institutions.

2. **Candidate Senses Analysis**:
   - **Sense 1**: "a person whose occupation is teaching" with a synonym "instructor". This definition aligns with the typical understanding of teachers as professionals who teach.
   - **Sense 2**: "a personified abstraction that teaches" with examples like "books were his teachers; experience is a demanding teacher". This sense refers to anything or any concept that teaches, not necessarily a person employed for teaching.

3. **Applying Context to Candidate Senses**:
   - The passage refers to "our teachers" and "teachers' unions", indicating that it is talking about individuals who are employed for teaching and are part of a union, which is common for professionals in educational institutions.
   - The discussion about teachers being underpaid and the role of their unions further supports the interpretation that the passage is referring to professional educators.

4. **Choosing the Best Indexed Sense**:
   - Given the context and the definitions provided, **Sense 1** ("a person whose occupation is teaching") is the most appropriate. The passage is clearly discussing individuals whose job is teaching, not abstract concepts or non-human entities that teach.

5. **Returning the Answer in the Required Format**:
   - The best indexed sense is Sense 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: union
Target surface form: unions
Context:
If he were brilliant, he probably would not be a family doctor in the first place. If he is competent and conscientious, he serves us well. Our teachers are not an important factor in our educational crisis. Whether they are or are not underpaid is a problem of equity; it is not an educational problem. It is silly libel on our teachers to think they would educate our children better if only they got a few thousand dollars a year more. It is the kind of libel the teachers' <t>unions</t> do not mind spreading, for their own narrow purposes. It is also the kind of libel politicians find useful, since it helps them strike a friendly posture on behalf of an important constituency.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=union%1:14:01:: | definition=an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer | synonyms=labor union, trade union, trades union, brotherhood | examples=you have to join the union in order to get a job
2. sense_key=union%1:15:00:: | definition=the United States (especially the northern states during the American Civil War) | synonyms=North | examples=he has visited every state in the Union; Lee hoped to detach Maryland from the Union
3. sense_key=union%1:04:02:: | definition=the act of pairing a male and female for reproductive purposes | synonyms=coupling, mating, pairing, conjugation, sexual union | examples=the casual couplings of adolescents; the mating of some species occurs only in the spring
4. sense_key=union%1:26:00:: | definition=the state of being joined or united or linked | synonyms=unification | examples=there is strength in union
5. sense_key=union%1:26:02:: | definition=the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce) | synonyms=marriage, matrimony, spousal relationship, wedlock | examples=a long and happy marriage; God bless this union
6. sense_key=union%1:22:00:: | definition=healing process involving the growing together of the edges of a wound or the growing together of broken bones | synonyms=conglutination
7. sense_key=union%1:14:02:: | definition=a political unit formed from previously independent people or organizations | examples=the Soviet Union
8. sense_key=union%1:14:03:: | definition=a set containing all and only the members of two or more given sets | synonyms=sum, join | examples=let C be the union of the sets A and B
9. sense_key=union%1:11:00:: | definition=the occurrence of a uniting of separate parts | examples=lightning produced an unusual union of the metals
10. sense_key=union%1:06:01:: | definition=a device on a national flag emblematic of the union of two or more sovereignties (typically in the upper inner corner)
11. sense_key=union%1:04:00:: | definition=the act of making or becoming a single unit | synonyms=unification, uniting, conjugation, jointure | examples=the union of opposing factions; he looked forward to the unification of his family for the holidays

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: mind
Target surface form: mind
Context:
If he were brilliant, he probably would not be a family doctor in the first place. If he is competent and conscientious, he serves us well. Our teachers are not an important factor in our educational crisis. Whether they are or are not underpaid is a problem of equity; it is not an educational problem. It is silly libel on our teachers to think they would educate our children better if only they got a few thousand dollars a year more. It is the kind of libel the teachers' unions do not <t>mind</t> spreading, for their own narrow purposes. It is also the kind of libel politicians find useful, since it helps them strike a friendly posture on behalf of an important constituency.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=mind%2:32:00:: | definition=be offended or bothered by; take offense with, be bothered by | examples=I don't mind your behavior
2. sense_key=mind%2:31:02:: | definition=be concerned with or about something or somebody
3. sense_key=mind%2:41:01:: | definition=be in charge of or deal with | synonyms=take care | examples=She takes care of all the necessary arrangements
4. sense_key=mind%2:41:00:: | definition=pay close attention to; give heed to | synonyms=heed, listen | examples=Heed the advice of the old men
5. sense_key=mind%2:31:03:: | definition=be on one's guard; be cautious or wary about; be alert to | synonyms=beware | examples=Beware of telephone salesmen
6. sense_key=mind%2:31:00:: | definition=keep in mind | synonyms=bear in mind

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}.