[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: election
Target surface form: election
Context:
Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district that hasn't backed a Democratic presidential candidate since Adlai Stevenson is another reminder that, at least at the federal level, political "ticket splitting "has been on the rise over the past half century. In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives. Now that percentage routinely equals a third and twice has been above 40%. As we know, voters tend to favor Republicans more in races for president than in those for Congress. In every presidential <t>election</t> over the past half century, except for the Goldwater presidential candidacy, the GOP has captured a greater percentage of the major - party popular vote for president than it has of congressional seats or the popular vote for Congress. Prior to 1932, the pattern was nearly the opposite.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=election%1:04:01:: | definition=a vote to select the winner of a position or political office | examples=the results of the election will be announced tonight
2. sense_key=election%1:04:00:: | definition=the act of selecting someone or something; the exercise of deliberate choice | examples=her election of medicine as a profession
3. sense_key=election%1:26:00:: | definition=the status or fact of being elected | examples=they celebrated his election
4. sense_key=election%1:09:00:: | definition=the predestination of some individuals as objects of divine mercy (especially as conceived by Calvinists)

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}.


attempt_kind: initial

status: success

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

[User]
Target lemma: past
Target surface form: past
Context:
Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district that hasn't backed a Democratic presidential candidate since Adlai Stevenson is another reminder that, at least at the federal level, political "ticket splitting "has been on the rise over the past half century. In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives. Now that percentage routinely equals a third and twice has been above 40%. As we know, voters tend to favor Republicans more in races for president than in those for Congress. In every presidential election over the <t>past</t> half century, except for the Goldwater presidential candidacy, the GOP has captured a greater percentage of the major - party popular vote for president than it has of congressional seats or the popular vote for Congress. Prior to 1932, the pattern was nearly the opposite.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=past%3:00:00:: | definition=earlier than the present time; no longer current | examples=time past; his youth is past
2. sense_key=past%5:00:00:outgoing:00 | definition=of a person who has held and relinquished a position or office | synonyms=preceding, retiring | examples=a retiring member of the board

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

finish_reason: stop

role: assistant

currency: USD

source: unavailable


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

[User]
Target lemma: presidential
Target surface form: presidential
Context:
Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district that hasn't backed a Democratic presidential candidate since Adlai Stevenson is another reminder that, at least at the federal level, political "ticket splitting "has been on the rise over the past half century. In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives. Now that percentage routinely equals a third and twice has been above 40%. As we know, voters tend to favor Republicans more in races for president than in those for Congress. In every presidential election over the past half century, except for the Goldwater <t>presidential</t> candidacy, the GOP has captured a greater percentage of the major - party popular vote for president than it has of congressional seats or the popular vote for Congress. Prior to 1932, the pattern was nearly the opposite.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=presidential%3:01:00:: | definition=relating to a president or presidency | examples=presidential aides; presidential veto
2. sense_key=presidential%3:00:00:: | definition=befitting a president | examples=criticized the candidate for not looking presidential

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

1. **Context Analysis**: The passage discusses the trend of voters favoring different parties for presidential and congressional elections, highlighting a phenomenon known as "ticket splitting." It mentions the percentage of congressional districts choosing different parties for the White House and the House of Representatives and notes that voters tend to favor Republicans more in presidential races than in congressional ones.

2. **Target Word Analysis**: The target word is "presidential," used in the phrase "Goldwater presidential candidacy." The context revolves around elections, political parties, and the comparison between presidential and congressional races.

3. **Sense Analysis**:
   - **Sense 1**: "relating to a president or presidency" with examples like "presidential aides" and "presidential veto." This sense is directly related to the office or the role of a president.
   - **Sense 2**: "befitting a president" with an example criticizing a candidate for not looking "presidential." This sense pertains to the qualities or characteristics expected of a president.

4. **Applying Context to Senses**:
   - The phrase "Goldwater presidential candidacy" refers to Barry Goldwater's run for the presidency. Here, "presidential" relates directly to the presidency or the role of a president, indicating that it is about his campaign or run for the office of the president.
   - The context is about elections and political trends rather than the qualities or characteristics of a president.

5. **Conclusion**: Given the context and the usage of "presidential" in "presidential candidacy," the most appropriate sense is the one that relates to the presidency or the role of a president, which is **Sense 1**.

Therefore, the best indexed sense for "presidential" 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: percentage
Target surface form: percentage
Context:
Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district that hasn't backed a Democratic presidential candidate since Adlai Stevenson is another reminder that, at least at the federal level, political "ticket splitting "has been on the rise over the past half century. In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives. Now that percentage routinely equals a third and twice has been above 40%. As we know, voters tend to favor Republicans more in races for president than in those for Congress. In every presidential election over the past half century, except for the Goldwater presidential candidacy, the GOP has captured a greater <t>percentage</t> of the major - party popular vote for president than it has of congressional seats or the popular vote for Congress. Prior to 1932, the pattern was nearly the opposite.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=percentage%1:24:00:: | definition=a proportion in relation to a whole (which is usually the amount per hundred) | synonyms=percent, per centum, pct
2. sense_key=percentage%1:21:00:: | definition=assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group | synonyms=share, portion, part | examples=he wanted his share in cash

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

1. **Context Analysis**: The passage discusses the trend of voters splitting their tickets between different parties for presidential and congressional elections over the past half century. It mentions specific percentages related to the number of congressional districts and the popular vote for president versus Congress.

2. **Understanding the Target Word**: The target word is "percentage." It appears in the context of comparing the proportion of votes or districts that voted for different parties in various elections.

3. **Examining Candidate Senses**:
   - **Sense 1**: "a proportion in relation to a whole (which is usually the amount per hundred)" with synonyms "percent, per centum, pct." This definition aligns with the context where percentages are discussed in relation to election outcomes (e.g., "more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts," "a third and twice has been above 40%").
   - **Sense 2**: "assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group" with synonyms "share, portion, part." The example given is "he wanted his share in cash." This sense does not directly relate to the proportional or statistical context provided in the passage.

4. **Choosing the Best Indexed Sense**:
   - The context is about proportions of votes and districts, which directly relates to the concept of a proportion out of a whole, often expressed as a percentage.
   - The first sense directly corresponds to this context, as it defines "percentage" as a proportion in relation to a whole, typically per hundred.
   - The second sense refers to a share or portion of assets or contributions, which doesn't fit the electoral statistics context.

5. **Conclusion**: The best indexed sense for "percentage" in the given context is the first one, as it accurately reflects the usage of "percentage" to denote proportions or percentages in the context of election results.

Therefore, the response should be: {"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: major
Target surface form: major
Context:
Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district that hasn't backed a Democratic presidential candidate since Adlai Stevenson is another reminder that, at least at the federal level, political "ticket splitting "has been on the rise over the past half century. In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives. Now that percentage routinely equals a third and twice has been above 40%. As we know, voters tend to favor Republicans more in races for president than in those for Congress. In every presidential election over the past half century, except for the Goldwater presidential candidacy, the GOP has captured a greater percentage of the <t>major</t> - party popular vote for president than it has of congressional seats or the popular vote for Congress. Prior to 1932, the pattern was nearly the opposite.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=major%3:00:06:: | definition=of greater importance or stature or rank | examples=a major artist; a major role
2. sense_key=major%3:00:02:: | definition=greater in scope or effect | examples=a major contribution; a major improvement
3. sense_key=major%3:00:01:: | definition=greater in number or size or amount | examples=a major portion (a majority) of the population; Ursa Major
4. sense_key=major%3:00:05:: | definition=of the field of academic study in which one concentrates or specializes | examples=his major field was mathematics
5. sense_key=major%3:00:04:: | definition=of a scale or mode | examples=major scales; the key of D major
6. sense_key=major%3:00:07:: | definition=of greater seriousness or danger | examples=a major earthquake; a major hurricane
7. sense_key=major%3:00:03:: | definition=of full legal age
8. sense_key=major%5:00:00:senior:00 | definition=of the elder of two boys with the same family name | examples=Jones major

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

The sentence is: "...the GOP has captured a greater percentage of the <t>major</t> - party popular vote for president than it has of congressional seats or the popular vote for Congress."

The term "major-party" is commonly used to refer to the two dominant political parties in a country's political system. In this context, "major-party popular vote" refers to the votes cast for the candidates of these major parties.

Let's examine the candidate senses:

1. "of greater importance or stature or rank" - While the major parties are indeed important, this sense doesn't directly relate to the concept of being one of the two main parties.
2. "greater in scope or effect" - This doesn't directly apply to the context of counting votes or parties.
3. "greater in number or size or amount" - This sense is relevant because, in the context of U.S. politics, "major parties" typically refers to the two parties that have the most members, votes, or influence, implying a greater number or size in terms of political presence.
4. "of the field of academic study in which one concentrates or specializes" - This is unrelated to the context.
5. "of a scale or mode" - This refers to music and is not relevant.
6. "of greater seriousness or danger" - This doesn't apply to the context of political parties or voting.
7. "of full legal age" - This is unrelated to the context.
8. "of the elder of two boys with the same family name" - This is also unrelated.

The term "major-party" is best understood as referring to the two largest or most significant political parties. Thus, the sense that "major" is "greater in number or size or amount" (sense 3) is the most appropriate, as it aligns with the understanding that the major parties are those with the larger share of votes or representation.

{"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: party
Target surface form: party
Context:
Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district that hasn't backed a Democratic presidential candidate since Adlai Stevenson is another reminder that, at least at the federal level, political "ticket splitting "has been on the rise over the past half century. In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives. Now that percentage routinely equals a third and twice has been above 40%. As we know, voters tend to favor Republicans more in races for president than in those for Congress. In every presidential election over the past half century, except for the Goldwater presidential candidacy, the GOP has captured a greater percentage of the major - <t>party</t> popular vote for president than it has of congressional seats or the popular vote for Congress. Prior to 1932, the pattern was nearly the opposite.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=party%1:14:01:: | definition=an organization to gain political power | synonyms=political party | examples=in 1992 Perot tried to organize a third party at the national level
2. sense_key=party%1:14:00:: | definition=a group of people gathered together for pleasure | examples=she joined the party after dinner
3. sense_key=party%1:14:02:: | definition=a band of people associated temporarily in some activity | synonyms=company | examples=they organized a party to search for food; the company of cooks walked into the kitchen
4. sense_key=party%1:11:00:: | definition=an occasion on which people can assemble for social interaction and entertainment | examples=he planned a party to celebrate Bastille Day
5. sense_key=party%1:18:00:: | definition=a person involved in legal proceedings | examples=the party of the first part

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: popular
Target surface form: popular
Context:
Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district that hasn't backed a Democratic presidential candidate since Adlai Stevenson is another reminder that, at least at the federal level, political "ticket splitting "has been on the rise over the past half century. In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives. Now that percentage routinely equals a third and twice has been above 40%. As we know, voters tend to favor Republicans more in races for president than in those for Congress. In every presidential election over the past half century, except for the Goldwater presidential candidacy, the GOP has captured a greater percentage of the major - party <t>popular</t> vote for president than it has of congressional seats or the popular vote for Congress. Prior to 1932, the pattern was nearly the opposite.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=popular%3:00:00:: | definition=regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public | examples=a popular tourist attraction; a popular girl
2. sense_key=popular%5:00:00:democratic:00 | definition=carried on by or for the people (or citizens) at large | examples=the popular vote; popular representation
3. sense_key=popular%5:00:01:common:01 | definition=representing or appealing to or adapted for the benefit of the people at large | synonyms=democratic | examples=democratic art forms; a democratic or popular movement
4. sense_key=popular%5:00:00:nonclassical:00 | definition=(of music or art) new and of general appeal (especially among young people) | synonyms=pop

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: vote
Target surface form: vote
Context:
Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district that hasn't backed a Democratic presidential candidate since Adlai Stevenson is another reminder that, at least at the federal level, political "ticket splitting "has been on the rise over the past half century. In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives. Now that percentage routinely equals a third and twice has been above 40%. As we know, voters tend to favor Republicans more in races for president than in those for Congress. In every presidential election over the past half century, except for the Goldwater presidential candidacy, the GOP has captured a greater percentage of the major - party popular <t>vote</t> for president than it has of congressional seats or the popular vote for Congress. Prior to 1932, the pattern was nearly the opposite.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=vote%1:04:00:: | definition=a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative | synonyms=ballot, voting, balloting | examples=there were only 17 votes in favor of the motion; they allowed just one vote per person
2. sense_key=vote%1:04:01:: | definition=the opinion of a group as determined by voting | examples=they put the question to a vote
3. sense_key=vote%1:07:00:: | definition=a legal right guaranteed by the 15th amendment to the US Constitution; guaranteed to women by the 19th amendment | synonyms=right to vote, suffrage | examples=American women got the vote in 1920
4. sense_key=vote%1:14:00:: | definition=a body of voters who have the same interests | examples=he failed to get the Black vote
5. sense_key=vote%1:09:00:: | definition=the total number of voters who participated | synonyms=voter turnout | examples=they are expecting a large vote

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

The context discusses the trend of "ticket splitting" in U.S. elections, comparing the percentage of the popular vote for president and Congress. The sentence with the target word is: "In every presidential election over the past half century, except for the Goldwater presidential candidacy, the GOP has captured a greater percentage of the major-party popular vote for president than it has of congressional seats or the popular vote for Congress."

Let's examine the candidate senses:

1. **Sense 1**: Refers to "a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative." The synonyms include "ballot, voting, balloting." The example given is "there were only 17 votes in favor of the motion." This sense is related to the act of voting or the count of votes but doesn't directly fit the context of comparing percentages of the popular vote.

2. **Sense 2**: Refers to "the opinion of a group as determined by voting." The example is "they put the question to a vote." This sense is about the outcome or result of voting, not directly about the count or percentage of votes.

3. **Sense 3**: Refers to "a legal right guaranteed by the 15th amendment to the US Constitution; guaranteed to women by the 19th amendment." The synonyms are "right to vote, suffrage," and an example is "American women got the vote in 1920." This sense is about the right to participate in voting, not the count or percentage of votes.

4. **Sense 4**: Refers to "a body of voters who have the same interests." The example is "he failed to get the Black vote." This sense is about a group of voters with shared interests, not directly related to the count or percentage of votes.

5. **Sense 5**: Refers to "the total number of voters who participated." The synonym is "voter turnout," and an example is "they are expecting a large vote." This sense is directly related to the number or percentage of people who voted.

Given the context, the target word "vote" is used in the phrase "popular vote," which refers to the total number or percentage of votes cast. The discussion is about comparing the percentage of votes for president and Congress. The most relevant sense here is related to the count or percentage of votes, which aligns with **Sense 1** or **Sense 5**.

Between these, **Sense 1** ("a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative") is more directly related to the count of votes, and the context is discussing the percentage of the popular vote, which is a count or tally of votes.

Therefore, the best indexed sense for the target word "vote" in the given context is **1**.

{"sense_index": 1}


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

[User]
Target lemma: president
Target surface form: president
Context:
Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district that hasn't backed a Democratic presidential candidate since Adlai Stevenson is another reminder that, at least at the federal level, political "ticket splitting "has been on the rise over the past half century. In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives. Now that percentage routinely equals a third and twice has been above 40%. As we know, voters tend to favor Republicans more in races for president than in those for Congress. In every presidential election over the past half century, except for the Goldwater presidential candidacy, the GOP has captured a greater percentage of the major - party popular vote for <t>president</t> than it has of congressional seats or the popular vote for Congress. Prior to 1932, the pattern was nearly the opposite.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=president%1:18:01:: | definition=an executive officer of a firm or corporation
2. sense_key=president%1:18:04:: | definition=the person who holds the office of head of state of the United States government | synonyms=President of the United States, United States President, Chief Executive | examples=the President likes to jog every morning
3. sense_key=president%1:18:00:: | definition=the chief executive of a republic
4. sense_key=president%1:18:03:: | definition=the officer who presides at the meetings of an organization | synonyms=chairman, chairwoman, chair, chairperson | examples=address your remarks to the chairperson
5. sense_key=president%1:18:02:: | definition=the head administrative officer of a college or university | synonyms=prexy
6. sense_key=president%1:04:04:: | definition=the office of the United States head of state | synonyms=President of the United States, Chief Executive | examples=a President is elected every four years

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: seat
Target surface form: seats
Context:
Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district that hasn't backed a Democratic presidential candidate since Adlai Stevenson is another reminder that, at least at the federal level, political "ticket splitting "has been on the rise over the past half century. In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives. Now that percentage routinely equals a third and twice has been above 40%. As we know, voters tend to favor Republicans more in races for president than in those for Congress. In every presidential election over the past half century, except for the Goldwater presidential candidacy, the GOP has captured a greater percentage of the major - party popular vote for president than it has of congressional <t>seats</t> or the popular vote for Congress. Prior to 1932, the pattern was nearly the opposite.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=seat%1:15:01:: | definition=a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane) | synonyms=place | examples=he booked their seats in advance; he sat in someone else's place
2. sense_key=seat%1:08:00:: | definition=the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on | synonyms=buttocks, nates, arse, butt, backside, bum | examples=he deserves a good kick in the butt; are you going to sit on your fanny and do nothing?
3. sense_key=seat%1:06:01:: | definition=furniture that is designed for sitting on | examples=there were not enough seats for all the guests
4. sense_key=seat%1:06:00:: | definition=any support where you can sit (especially the part of a chair or bench etc. on which you sit) | examples=he dusted off the seat before sitting down
5. sense_key=seat%1:15:00:: | definition=a center of authority (as a city from which authority is exercised)
6. sense_key=seat%1:15:02:: | definition=the location (metaphorically speaking) where something is based | examples=the brain is said to be the seat of reason
7. sense_key=seat%1:07:00:: | definition=the legal right to sit as a member in a legislative or similar body | examples=he was elected to a seat in the Senate
8. sense_key=seat%1:06:03:: | definition=a part of a machine that supports or guides another part
9. sense_key=seat%1:06:02:: | definition=the cloth covering for the buttocks | examples=the seat of his pants was worn through

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

1. **Context Analysis**: The passage discusses the trend of voters favoring different parties for presidential and congressional elections, highlighting a shift in voting patterns over the past half century. It mentions that the GOP has captured a greater percentage of the major-party popular vote for president than for Congress or congressional seats.

2. **Target Word**: The target word is "seats," which appears in the phrase "congressional seats."

3. **Candidate Senses Analysis**:
   - **1. a space reserved for sitting**: This sense is related to physical seating arrangements, not relevant to the context of political elections.
   - **2. the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on**: Clearly not relevant to the context.
   - **3. furniture that is designed for sitting on**: Again, not relevant as it refers to physical objects.
   - **4. any support where you can sit**: Similar to sense 3, it pertains to physical objects or parts of them.
   - **5. a center of authority**: While related to concepts of power or governance, it's not directly related to the number of positions held by a party.
   - **6. the location where something is based**: Metaphorical, not directly related to the context of electoral positions.
   - **7. the legal right to sit as a member in a legislative or similar body**: This directly relates to the context of "congressional seats," as it refers to the number of positions or representatives a party has in Congress.
   - **8. a part of a machine that supports or guides another part**: Not relevant to the context.
   - **9. the cloth covering for the buttocks**: Not relevant to the context.

4. **Choosing the Best Indexed Sense**: The context is about political elections and the number of positions held by a party in Congress. The most relevant sense is **7. the legal right to sit as a member in a legislative or similar body**, as "congressional seats" refers to the number of representatives a party has in Congress.

5. **Returning the Answer**: The sense index corresponding to this definition is 7.

{"sense_index": 7}


[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: popular
Target surface form: popular
Context:
Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district that hasn't backed a Democratic presidential candidate since Adlai Stevenson is another reminder that, at least at the federal level, political "ticket splitting "has been on the rise over the past half century. In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives. Now that percentage routinely equals a third and twice has been above 40%. As we know, voters tend to favor Republicans more in races for president than in those for Congress. In every presidential election over the past half century, except for the Goldwater presidential candidacy, the GOP has captured a greater percentage of the major - party popular vote for president than it has of congressional seats or the <t>popular</t> vote for Congress. Prior to 1932, the pattern was nearly the opposite.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=popular%3:00:00:: | definition=regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public | examples=a popular tourist attraction; a popular girl
2. sense_key=popular%5:00:00:democratic:00 | definition=carried on by or for the people (or citizens) at large | examples=the popular vote; popular representation
3. sense_key=popular%5:00:01:common:01 | definition=representing or appealing to or adapted for the benefit of the people at large | synonyms=democratic | examples=democratic art forms; a democratic or popular movement
4. sense_key=popular%5:00:00:nonclassical:00 | definition=(of music or art) new and of general appeal (especially among young people) | synonyms=pop

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: vote
Target surface form: vote
Context:
Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district that hasn't backed a Democratic presidential candidate since Adlai Stevenson is another reminder that, at least at the federal level, political "ticket splitting "has been on the rise over the past half century. In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives. Now that percentage routinely equals a third and twice has been above 40%. As we know, voters tend to favor Republicans more in races for president than in those for Congress. In every presidential election over the past half century, except for the Goldwater presidential candidacy, the GOP has captured a greater percentage of the major - party popular vote for president than it has of congressional seats or the popular <t>vote</t> for Congress. Prior to 1932, the pattern was nearly the opposite.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=vote%1:04:00:: | definition=a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative | synonyms=ballot, voting, balloting | examples=there were only 17 votes in favor of the motion; they allowed just one vote per person
2. sense_key=vote%1:04:01:: | definition=the opinion of a group as determined by voting | examples=they put the question to a vote
3. sense_key=vote%1:07:00:: | definition=a legal right guaranteed by the 15th amendment to the US Constitution; guaranteed to women by the 19th amendment | synonyms=right to vote, suffrage | examples=American women got the vote in 1920
4. sense_key=vote%1:14:00:: | definition=a body of voters who have the same interests | examples=he failed to get the Black vote
5. sense_key=vote%1:09:00:: | definition=the total number of voters who participated | synonyms=voter turnout | examples=they are expecting a large vote

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

The context discusses the trend of "ticket splitting" in U.S. elections, comparing the voting patterns for presidential and congressional elections over the past half century. It mentions that the GOP has generally captured a greater percentage of the major-party popular vote for president than for Congress.

Let's examine the candidate senses:

1. **Sense 1**: Refers to "a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative." The context does involve counting votes, but it specifically talks about the percentage of the popular vote, which aligns with this sense.

2. **Sense 2**: Refers to "the opinion of a group as determined by voting." While the context involves voting, it's more focused on the outcome (percentage of votes) rather than the opinion determined by voting.

3. **Sense 3**: Refers to "a legal right guaranteed by the 15th amendment to the US Constitution." The context doesn't directly discuss voting rights.

4. **Sense 4**: Refers to "a body of voters who have the same interests." The context doesn't specifically talk about a group of voters with shared interests.

5. **Sense 5**: Refers to "the total number of voters who participated." The context mentions "the popular vote," which could be interpreted as the total number of voters who participated, but it's more about the percentage of votes received by a party.

The phrase "the popular vote for Congress" in the context is key. It is discussing the percentage of votes received by a party in congressional elections compared to presidential elections. This aligns closely with **Sense 1**, as it involves the count or percentage of votes, which is a choice made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative.

Therefore, the best indexed sense for "vote" in the given context is **1**.

{"sense_index": 1}


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

[User]
Target lemma: opposite
Target surface form: opposite
Context:
Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district that hasn't backed a Democratic presidential candidate since Adlai Stevenson is another reminder that, at least at the federal level, political "ticket splitting "has been on the rise over the past half century. In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives. Now that percentage routinely equals a third and twice has been above 40%. As we know, voters tend to favor Republicans more in races for president than in those for Congress. In every presidential election over the past half century, except for the Goldwater presidential candidacy, the GOP has captured a greater percentage of the major - party popular vote for president than it has of congressional seats or the popular vote for Congress. Prior to 1932, the pattern was nearly the <t>opposite</t>. What accounts for the results of recent decades?

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=opposite%1:10:00:: | definition=a word that expresses a meaning opposed to the meaning of another word, in which case the two words are antonyms of each other | synonyms=antonym, opposite word | examples=to him the antonym of `gay' was `depressed'
2. sense_key=opposite%1:24:03:: | definition=a relation of direct opposition | synonyms=reverse, contrary | examples=we thought Sue was older than Bill but just the reverse was true
3. sense_key=opposite%1:18:00:: | definition=a contestant that you are matched against | synonyms=opposition, opponent
4. sense_key=opposite%1:24:04:: | definition=something inverted in sequence or character or effect | synonyms=inverse | examples=when the direct approach failed he tried the inverse

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

The sentence is: "Prior to 1932, the pattern was nearly the opposite."

Here, "opposite" refers to a situation or state that is contrary or reverse to what is described in the preceding sentences. The context discusses the difference in voting patterns for presidential and congressional elections before and after 1932.

Let's examine the candidate senses:

1. The first sense refers to a word that is an antonym of another word. The context does not discuss specific words that are antonyms of each other; hence, this sense doesn't fit well.

2. The second sense is about a relation of direct opposition. The context implies that before 1932, the voting pattern was contrary or reverse to what it has been in recent decades. This aligns with the idea of a "relation of direct opposition."

3. The third sense refers to a contestant that you are matched against. The context is about voting patterns and not about contestants or opponents in a direct competition, so this sense doesn't fit.

4. The fourth sense talks about something inverted in sequence or character or effect. While this could potentially fit in a broad interpretation, the context is more about a general reversal or opposition in pattern rather than something specifically "inverted in sequence or character or effect."

Given the context and the analysis, the best fit for "opposite" is the second sense, which describes a relation of direct opposition. The sentence implies that the pattern before 1932 was the reverse or contrary to the pattern observed in recent decades.

Therefore, the best indexed sense is 2.

{"sense_index": 2}


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

[User]
Target lemma: account_for
Target surface form: accounts for
Context:
In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives. Now that percentage routinely equals a third and twice has been above 40%. As we know, voters tend to favor Republicans more in races for president than in those for Congress. In every presidential election over the past half century, except for the Goldwater presidential candidacy, the GOP has captured a greater percentage of the major - party popular vote for president than it has of congressional seats or the popular vote for Congress. Prior to 1932, the pattern was nearly the opposite. What <t>accounts for</t> the results of recent decades? A simple economic theory may provide at least a partial explanation for the split personality displayed by Americans in the voting booth.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=account_for%2:42:00:: | definition=be the reason or explanation for | examples=The recession accounts for the slow retail business
2. sense_key=account_for%2:32:00:: | definition=give reasons for | examples=Can you account for all these absences?

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

The sentence is: "What accounts for the results of recent decades?"

The context is discussing a phenomenon related to voting patterns in the United States and seeking an explanation for this phenomenon. The phrase "accounts for" is used to inquire about the reason or explanation behind the observed results.

Let's examine the candidate senses:

1. The first sense is defined as "be the reason or explanation for." The example given is "The recession accounts for the slow retail business." This sense fits the context of the sentence, as it is asking for the reason or explanation for the results of recent decades.

2. The second sense is defined as "give reasons for." The example provided is "Can you account for all these absences?" This sense implies providing a justification or explanation for something, often in the context of justifying or explaining one's actions or circumstances.

Given the context, the sentence is seeking the reason or explanation for the observed voting pattern phenomenon. The phrase "accounts for" is used to ask for the cause or explanation of the results, not to ask someone to justify or explain their actions.

Therefore, the best fit is the first sense, which is defined as "be the reason or explanation for." This corresponds to sense_index 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: result
Target surface form: results
Context:
In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives. Now that percentage routinely equals a third and twice has been above 40%. As we know, voters tend to favor Republicans more in races for president than in those for Congress. In every presidential election over the past half century, except for the Goldwater presidential candidacy, the GOP has captured a greater percentage of the major - party popular vote for president than it has of congressional seats or the popular vote for Congress. Prior to 1932, the pattern was nearly the opposite. What accounts for the <t>results</t> of recent decades? A simple economic theory may provide at least a partial explanation for the split personality displayed by Americans in the voting booth.

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

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

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

The context discusses the difference in voting patterns between presidential elections and congressional elections in the United States over the decades. It highlights a trend where voters tend to favor Republicans more in presidential races than in congressional races. The sentence with the target word is: "What accounts for the results of recent decades?" Here, "results" refers to the outcomes or consequences of the voting patterns observed in recent decades.

Let's examine the candidate senses:

1. The first sense defines "result" as "a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon" with synonyms like "consequence, effect, outcome, event, issue, upshot." The example given is "his decision had depressing consequences for business." This sense fits well with the context because the "results" of recent decades are the outcomes or consequences of certain factors or phenomena (voting patterns).

2. The second sense is related to a "statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem," which doesn't directly fit the context of voting patterns and their outcomes.

3. The third sense defines "result" as "something that results" with synonyms like "resultant, final result, outcome, termination." The example is "he listened for the results on the radio," which can refer to election results or outcomes of some event. This sense is also a potential fit because it directly refers to the outcome of an event or process.

4. The fourth sense is related to the "semantic role of the noun phrase whose referent exists only by virtue of the activity denoted by the verb in the clause," which is more of a grammatical or semantic role definition and less directly related to the context provided.

Given the context, both the first and third senses seem plausible because they both relate to the concept of an "outcome" or "consequence." However, the third sense ("something that results") is more directly related to the general concept of outcomes or results, such as election results, which fits the context well.

The first sense ("a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon") also fits because it discusses the outcomes as consequences of previous phenomena (voting patterns). However, the context is more about the outcomes (results) of elections rather than a broad phenomenon.

Upon closer inspection, the third sense ("something that results") is the most straightforward and directly applicable to the context, as "results" here directly refers to the outcomes of the voting process.

Therefore, the best indexed sense for "results" in the given context is the third sense.

{"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: recent
Target surface form: recent
Context:
In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives. Now that percentage routinely equals a third and twice has been above 40%. As we know, voters tend to favor Republicans more in races for president than in those for Congress. In every presidential election over the past half century, except for the Goldwater presidential candidacy, the GOP has captured a greater percentage of the major - party popular vote for president than it has of congressional seats or the popular vote for Congress. Prior to 1932, the pattern was nearly the opposite. What accounts for the results of <t>recent</t> decades? A simple economic theory may provide at least a partial explanation for the split personality displayed by Americans in the voting booth.

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

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

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

The context discusses a change in voting patterns over time, comparing past presidential election results and congressional district voting behaviors. The sentence with the target word is: "What accounts for the results of recent decades?" Here, "recent" is used to describe "decades," indicating a period close to the present time relative to the overall timeframe being discussed.

The candidate senses are:
1. new
2. of the immediate past or just previous to the present time

The first sense, "new," doesn't quite fit the context because "recent decades" doesn't mean new decades but rather decades that have occurred close to the present time.

The second sense, "of the immediate past or just previous to the present time," aligns with the usage in the context. "Recent decades" refers to the decades immediately before the present time, which is in line with this definition. The synonym provided, "late," can sometimes be used in similar contexts (e.g., "late decades" could be understood as decades close to the present or end of a period being discussed).

Given the context and the examples, the best fit for "recent" 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: decade
Target surface form: decades
Context:
In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives. Now that percentage routinely equals a third and twice has been above 40%. As we know, voters tend to favor Republicans more in races for president than in those for Congress. In every presidential election over the past half century, except for the Goldwater presidential candidacy, the GOP has captured a greater percentage of the major - party popular vote for president than it has of congressional seats or the popular vote for Congress. Prior to 1932, the pattern was nearly the opposite. What accounts for the results of recent <t>decades</t>? A simple economic theory may provide at least a partial explanation for the split personality displayed by Americans in the voting booth.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=decade%1:28:00:: | definition=a period of 10 years | synonyms=decennary, decennium
2. sense_key=decade%1:23:00:: | definition=the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system | synonyms=ten, 10, X, tenner

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 "decades" in the given context, let's analyze the information provided.

1. **Context Analysis**: The passage discusses voting patterns in the United States over a significant period, comparing different election outcomes and voter preferences between presidential and congressional elections. The specific sentence mentioning "decades" is: "What accounts for the results of recent decades?" This indicates that "decades" refers to a period or periods of time.

2. **Understanding the Candidate Senses**:
   - **Sense 1**: `decade%1:28:00::` is defined as "a period of 10 years" with synonyms "decennary, decennium". This sense is related to a unit of time.
   - **Sense 2**: `decade%1:23:00::` refers to "the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system" with synonyms "ten, 10, X, tenner". This sense is related to the number 10.

3. **Applying the Context to the Candidate Senses**:
   - The context is discussing a period of time ("recent decades"), which directly relates to the first sense ("a period of 10 years"). The use of "recent" to describe "decades" implies a reference to multiple periods of 10 years that have occurred close to the time of the statement.
   - The second sense, referring to the number 10, does not fit the context as the passage is not discussing numerical values or the decimal system but rather periods of time.

4. **Choosing the Best Indexed Sense**:
   - Given that "decades" refers to multiple periods of 10 years and is used in the context of discussing time and historical voting patterns, the most appropriate sense is the first one, which corresponds to the definition "a period of 10 years".

5. **Returning the Answer in the Required Format**:
   - The first sense is indexed as "1". Thus, the answer should be formatted as {"sense_index": 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: decade
Target surface form: decades
Context:
In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives. Now that percentage routinely equals a third and twice has been above 40%. As we know, voters tend to favor Republicans more in races for president than in those for Congress. In every presidential election over the past half century, except for the Goldwater presidential candidacy, the GOP has captured a greater percentage of the major - party popular vote for president than it has of congressional seats or the popular vote for Congress. Prior to 1932, the pattern was nearly the opposite. What accounts for the results of recent <t>decades</t>? A simple economic theory may provide at least a partial explanation for the split personality displayed by Americans in the voting booth.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=decade%1:28:00:: | definition=a period of 10 years | synonyms=decennary, decennium
2. sense_key=decade%1:23:00:: | definition=the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system | synonyms=ten, 10, X, tenner

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 "decades" in the given context, let's analyze the information provided.

1. **Context Analysis**: The passage discusses voting patterns in the United States over a significant period, comparing different election outcomes and voter preferences between presidential and congressional elections. The specific sentence mentioning "decades" is: "What accounts for the results of recent decades?" This indicates that "decades" refers to a period or periods of time.

2. **Understanding the Candidate Senses**:
   - **Sense 1**: `decade%1:28:00::` is defined as "a period of 10 years" with synonyms "decennary, decennium". This sense is related to a unit of time.
   - **Sense 2**: `decade%1:23:00::` refers to "the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system" with synonyms "ten, 10, X, tenner". This sense is related to the number 10.

3. **Applying the Context to the Candidate Senses**:
   - The context is discussing a period of time ("recent decades"), which directly relates to the first sense ("a period of 10 years"). The use of "recent" to describe "decades" implies a reference to multiple periods of 10 years that have occurred close to the time of the statement.
   - The second sense, referring to the number 10, does not fit the context as the passage is not discussing numerical values or the decimal system but rather periods of time.

4. **Choosing the Best Indexed Sense**:
   - Given that "decades" refers to multiple periods of 10 years and is used in the context of discussing time and historical voting patterns, the most appropriate sense is the first one, which corresponds to the definition "a period of 10 years".

5. **Returning the Answer in the Required Format**:
   - The first sense is indexed as "1". Thus, the answer should be formatted as {"sense_index": 1}.

{"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: simple
Target surface form: simple
Context:
Now that percentage routinely equals a third and twice has been above 40%. As we know, voters tend to favor Republicans more in races for president than in those for Congress. In every presidential election over the past half century, except for the Goldwater presidential candidacy, the GOP has captured a greater percentage of the major - party popular vote for president than it has of congressional seats or the popular vote for Congress. Prior to 1932, the pattern was nearly the opposite. What accounts for the results of recent decades? A <t>simple</t> economic theory may provide at least a partial explanation for the split personality displayed by Americans in the voting booth. The theory relies on three assumptions:

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=simple%3:00:02:: | definition=having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved | examples=a simple problem; simple mechanisms
2. sense_key=simple%5:00:00:easy:01 | definition=easy and not involved or complicated | synonyms=elementary, uncomplicated, unproblematic | examples=an elementary problem in statistics; elementary, my dear Watson
3. sense_key=simple%5:00:02:plain:01 | definition=apart from anything else; without additions or modifications | synonyms=bare, mere | examples=only the bare facts; shocked by the mere idea
4. sense_key=simple%5:00:00:naive:00 | definition=exhibiting childlike simplicity and credulity | synonyms=childlike, wide-eyed, round-eyed, dewy-eyed | examples=childlike trust; dewy-eyed innocence
5. sense_key=simple%5:00:00:retarded:00 | definition=lacking mental capacity and subtlety | synonyms=dim-witted, simple-minded
6. sense_key=simple%3:00:01:: | definition=(botany) of leaf shapes; of leaves having no divisions or subdivisions | synonyms=unsubdivided
7. sense_key=simple%5:00:00:plain:01 | definition=unornamented | examples=a simple country schoolhouse; her black dress--simple to austerity

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

The sentence is: "A simple economic theory may provide at least a partial explanation for the split personality displayed by Americans in the voting booth."

Here, "simple" is used to describe an "economic theory." The context suggests that the theory is not complex or complicated.

Let's examine the candidate senses:

1. Having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved.
2. Easy and not involved or complicated.
3. Apart from anything else; without additions or modifications.
4. Exhibiting childlike simplicity and credulity.
5. Lacking mental capacity and subtlety.
6. (Botany) of leaf shapes; of leaves having no divisions or subdivisions.
7. Unornamented.

The use of "simple" to describe an economic theory implies that the theory is not complicated or complex. This aligns well with the first sense, which describes something as "having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved." The second sense also seems plausible because it describes something as "easy and not involved or complicated." However, "easy" might not be the best fit since the simplicity of a theory doesn't directly relate to its ease of understanding in this context, but rather to its lack of complexity.

The third sense implies something being considered "apart from anything else; without additions or modifications," which doesn't directly apply to describing the complexity of a theory.

The fourth and fifth senses imply a lack of sophistication or mental capacity, which is not relevant to describing a theory.

The sixth sense is specific to botany and doesn't apply here.

The seventh sense, while implying a lack of ornamentation, could metaphorically extend to simplicity in structure or concept, but it's less directly related to the complexity of an idea or theory than the first sense.

Given the context and the descriptions, the first sense ("having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved") is the most appropriate because it directly addresses the complexity of the theory.

Therefore, the best indexed sense for "simple" 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: partial
Target surface form: partial
Context:
Now that percentage routinely equals a third and twice has been above 40%. As we know, voters tend to favor Republicans more in races for president than in those for Congress. In every presidential election over the past half century, except for the Goldwater presidential candidacy, the GOP has captured a greater percentage of the major - party popular vote for president than it has of congressional seats or the popular vote for Congress. Prior to 1932, the pattern was nearly the opposite. What accounts for the results of recent decades? A simple economic theory may provide at least a <t>partial</t> explanation for the split personality displayed by Americans in the voting booth. The theory relies on three assumptions:

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=partial%5:00:00:incomplete:00 | definition=being or affecting only a part; not total | examples=a partial description of the suspect; partial collapse
2. sense_key=partial%3:00:01:: | definition=showing favoritism
3. sense_key=partial%5:00:00:inclined:02 | definition=(followed by `of' or `to') having a strong preference or liking for | synonyms=fond | examples=fond of chocolate; partial to horror movies

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

The sentence is: "A simple economic theory may provide at least a partial explanation for the split personality displayed by Americans in the voting booth."

1. The first sense defines "partial" as "being or affecting only a part; not total" with examples like "a partial description of the suspect" and "partial collapse". This sense implies something is not complete or comprehensive.
2. The second sense defines "partial" as "showing favoritism". This sense implies bias or prejudice.
3. The third sense defines "partial" as having a strong preference or liking for something, often followed by "of" or "to", and provides "fond" as a synonym. Examples include "fond of chocolate" and "partial to horror movies".

In the given context, the word "partial" is used to describe an "explanation". The sentence implies that the economic theory provides an explanation that is not complete or comprehensive for the phenomenon observed.

Using the context and examples:
- The first sense fits well because it describes something (in this case, an explanation) as not being total or complete. The theory provides "at least a partial explanation", meaning it explains part but not all of the observed phenomenon.
- The second and third senses do not fit as well because they imply bias or preference, which is not relevant to the context of providing an explanation for a political phenomenon.

Therefore, the best sense for "partial" in this context is the first one, which corresponds to sense index 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: display
Target surface form: displayed
Context:
Now that percentage routinely equals a third and twice has been above 40%. As we know, voters tend to favor Republicans more in races for president than in those for Congress. In every presidential election over the past half century, except for the Goldwater presidential candidacy, the GOP has captured a greater percentage of the major - party popular vote for president than it has of congressional seats or the popular vote for Congress. Prior to 1932, the pattern was nearly the opposite. What accounts for the results of recent decades? A simple economic theory may provide at least a partial explanation for the split personality <t>displayed</t> by Americans in the voting booth. The theory relies on three assumptions:

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=display%2:39:00:: | definition=to show, make visible or apparent | synonyms=expose, exhibit | examples=The Metropolitan Museum is exhibiting Goya's works this month; Why don't you show your nice legs and wear shorter skirts?
2. sense_key=display%2:41:00:: | definition=attract attention by displaying some body part or posing; of animals

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

1. **Context Analysis**: The passage discusses the voting behavior of Americans, noting a discrepancy between their voting patterns in presidential elections versus congressional elections. It introduces a simple economic theory to explain this "split personality displayed by Americans in the voting booth."

2. **Understanding the Target Word**: The word "displayed" is used in the phrase "split personality displayed by Americans in the voting booth." Here, "displayed" refers to the manifestation or exhibition of a certain characteristic (split personality) by Americans.

3. **Examining the Candidate Senses**:
   - **Sense 1**: "to show, make visible or apparent" with synonyms "expose, exhibit" and examples like "The Metropolitan Museum is exhibiting Goya's works this month;" and "Why don't you show your nice legs and wear shorter skirts?" This sense aligns with making something visible or apparent.
   - **Sense 2**: "attract attention by displaying some body part or posing; of animals." This sense is more specific to animals and physical posturing.

4. **Applying the Instructions**:
   - The context is about voting behavior and a characteristic (split personality) being manifested.
   - The first sense ("to show, make visible or apparent") fits the context as it implies making a characteristic (split personality) apparent or visible through their voting behavior.
   - The second sense is less relevant as it pertains to physical display, typically by animals.

5. **Choosing the Best Indexed Sense**: Based on the context and the definitions provided, the first sense is the most appropriate. It corresponds to making a characteristic visible or apparent, which aligns with the usage in the passage.

6. **Returning the Answer**: The first sense provided is indexed as "1." Therefore, the JSON object representing the best indexed sense is {"sense_index": 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: display
Target surface form: displayed
Context:
Now that percentage routinely equals a third and twice has been above 40%. As we know, voters tend to favor Republicans more in races for president than in those for Congress. In every presidential election over the past half century, except for the Goldwater presidential candidacy, the GOP has captured a greater percentage of the major - party popular vote for president than it has of congressional seats or the popular vote for Congress. Prior to 1932, the pattern was nearly the opposite. What accounts for the results of recent decades? A simple economic theory may provide at least a partial explanation for the split personality <t>displayed</t> by Americans in the voting booth. The theory relies on three assumptions:

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=display%2:39:00:: | definition=to show, make visible or apparent | synonyms=expose, exhibit | examples=The Metropolitan Museum is exhibiting Goya's works this month; Why don't you show your nice legs and wear shorter skirts?
2. sense_key=display%2:41:00:: | definition=attract attention by displaying some body part or posing; of animals

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

1. **Context Analysis**: The passage discusses the voting behavior of Americans, noting a discrepancy between their voting patterns in presidential elections versus congressional elections. It introduces a simple economic theory to explain this "split personality displayed by Americans in the voting booth."

2. **Understanding the Target Word**: The word "displayed" is used in the phrase "split personality displayed by Americans in the voting booth." Here, "displayed" refers to the manifestation or exhibition of a certain characteristic (split personality) by Americans.

3. **Examining the Candidate Senses**:
   - **Sense 1**: "to show, make visible or apparent" with synonyms "expose, exhibit" and examples like "The Metropolitan Museum is exhibiting Goya's works this month;" and "Why don't you show your nice legs and wear shorter skirts?" This sense aligns with making something visible or apparent.
   - **Sense 2**: "attract attention by displaying some body part or posing; of animals." This sense is more specific to animals and physical posturing.

4. **Applying the Instructions**:
   - The context is about voting behavior and a characteristic (split personality) being manifested.
   - The first sense ("to show, make visible or apparent") fits the context as it implies making a characteristic (split personality) apparent or visible through their voting behavior.
   - The second sense is less relevant as it pertains to physical display, typically by animals.

5. **Choosing the Best Indexed Sense**: Based on the context and the definitions provided, the first sense is the most appropriate. It corresponds to making a characteristic visible or apparent, which aligns with the usage in the passage.

6. **Returning the Answer**: The first sense provided is indexed as "1." Therefore, the JSON object representing the best indexed sense is {"sense_index": 1}.

{"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: american
Target surface form: Americans
Context:
Now that percentage routinely equals a third and twice has been above 40%. As we know, voters tend to favor Republicans more in races for president than in those for Congress. In every presidential election over the past half century, except for the Goldwater presidential candidacy, the GOP has captured a greater percentage of the major - party popular vote for president than it has of congressional seats or the popular vote for Congress. Prior to 1932, the pattern was nearly the opposite. What accounts for the results of recent decades? A simple economic theory may provide at least a partial explanation for the split personality displayed by <t>Americans</t> in the voting booth. The theory relies on three assumptions:

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=american%1:18:00:: | definition=a native or inhabitant of the United States
2. sense_key=american%1:10:00:: | definition=the English language as used in the United States | synonyms=American English, American language
3. sense_key=american%1:18:01:: | definition=a native or inhabitant of a North American or Central American or South American country

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


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

[User]
Target lemma: assumption
Target surface form: assumptions
Context:
As we know, voters tend to favor Republicans more in races for president than in those for Congress. In every presidential election over the past half century, except for the Goldwater presidential candidacy, the GOP has captured a greater percentage of the major - party popular vote for president than it has of congressional seats or the popular vote for Congress. Prior to 1932, the pattern was nearly the opposite. What accounts for the results of recent decades? A simple economic theory may provide at least a partial explanation for the split personality displayed by Americans in the voting booth. The theory relies on three <t>assumptions</t>: 1 -RRB- Voters can "buy "one of two brands when they select their political agents -- a Republican brand that believes in the minimalist state and in the virtues of private markets over the vices of public action, and a Democratic brand that believes in big government and in public intervention to remedy the excesses attendant to the pursuit of private interest.

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

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

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

1. **Context Analysis**: The passage discusses a theory that attempts to explain the voting behavior of Americans, specifically why they tend to favor Republicans more in presidential elections than in congressional elections. The theory is based on three assumptions about voter behavior and political party beliefs.

2. **Understanding the Target Word**: The word "assumptions" is used in the context of a theoretical explanation. The theory "relies on three assumptions" which are related to the beliefs and actions of political agents (voters and parties).

3. **Examining Candidate Senses**:
   - **1. assumption%1:10:00::**: Refers to a statement assumed to be true from which a conclusion can be drawn. Synonyms include "premise" and "premiss". The example given is related to inferring something based on an assumption.
   - **2. assumption%1:09:00::**: Defines a hypothesis taken for granted. Synonyms are "supposition" and "supposal". An example is given about societal assumptions.
   - **3. assumption%1:04:00::**: Relates to taking possession or power over something. The synonym is "laying claim". Examples include taking office or power.
   - **4. and 5. assumption%1:28:00:: and assumption%1:11:00::**: Both relate to the celebration or concept in Christianity regarding the Virgin Mary's ascension. These are clearly not relevant to the given context.
   - **6. assumption%1:07:00::**: Describes audacious or arrogant behavior. Synonyms include "presumption", "presumptuousness", and "effrontery".
   - **7. assumption%1:04:01::**: Refers to the act of assuming or taking something for granted. An example is given about unwarranted assumption.

4. **Choosing the Best Sense**:
   - The context is about a theory explaining voter behavior based on certain foundational beliefs or hypotheses.
   - The word "assumptions" here refers to the foundational hypotheses or premises that the theory relies on.
   - Senses 4, 5, and 6 are clearly not relevant as they relate to either religious concepts or negative behaviors, which are not the focus of the passage.
   - Sense 3 and 7, while related to "assumption" in a broad sense, do not directly fit the context of hypotheses or premises for a theory. Sense 3 is more about taking possession or power, and sense 7 is about the act of assuming.
   - Between senses 1 and 2, both could potentially fit as they relate to statements or hypotheses taken as true. However, sense 2 ("a hypothesis that is taken for granted") with synonyms like "supposition" and "supposal" and the example "any society is built upon certain assumptions" closely matches the context. The theory is built upon certain foundational hypotheses (assumptions) about voter behavior and political beliefs.

5. **Conclusion**: The best fit for "assumptions" in the given context is **2. assumption%1:09:00::**, as it refers to hypotheses taken for granted, which aligns with the theory's foundational beliefs about political behavior.

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


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

[User]
Target lemma: brand
Target surface form: brands
Context:
In every presidential election over the past half century, except for the Goldwater presidential candidacy, the GOP has captured a greater percentage of the major - party popular vote for president than it has of congressional seats or the popular vote for Congress. Prior to 1932, the pattern was nearly the opposite. What accounts for the results of recent decades? A simple economic theory may provide at least a partial explanation for the split personality displayed by Americans in the voting booth. The theory relies on three assumptions: 1 -RRB- Voters can "buy "one of two <t>brands</t> when they select their political agents -- a Republican brand that believes in the minimalist state and in the virtues of private markets over the vices of public action, and a Democratic brand that believes in big government and in public intervention to remedy the excesses attendant to the pursuit of private interest. 2 -RRB- Congressional representatives have two basic responsibilities while voting in office -- dealing with national issues -LRB- programmatic actions such as casting roll call votes on legislation that imposes costs and/or confers benefits on the population at large -RRB- and attending to local issues -LRB- constituency service and pork barrel -RRB-.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=brand%1:10:00:: | definition=a name given to a product or service | synonyms=trade name, brand name, marque
2. sense_key=brand%1:09:00:: | definition=a recognizable kind | synonyms=make | examples=there's a new brand of hero in the movies now; what make of car is that?
3. sense_key=brand%1:10:02:: | definition=identification mark on skin, made by burning
4. sense_key=brand%1:27:00:: | definition=a piece of wood that has been burned or is burning | synonyms=firebrand
5. sense_key=brand%1:10:01:: | definition=a symbol of disgrace or infamy; --Genesis | synonyms=mark, stigma, stain | examples=And the Lord set a mark upon Cain
6. sense_key=brand%1:06:00:: | definition=a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard | synonyms=sword, blade, steel

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: political
Target surface form: political
Context:
In every presidential election over the past half century, except for the Goldwater presidential candidacy, the GOP has captured a greater percentage of the major - party popular vote for president than it has of congressional seats or the popular vote for Congress. Prior to 1932, the pattern was nearly the opposite. What accounts for the results of recent decades? A simple economic theory may provide at least a partial explanation for the split personality displayed by Americans in the voting booth. The theory relies on three assumptions: 1 -RRB- Voters can "buy "one of two brands when they select their <t>political</t> agents -- a Republican brand that believes in the minimalist state and in the virtues of private markets over the vices of public action, and a Democratic brand that believes in big government and in public intervention to remedy the excesses attendant to the pursuit of private interest. 2 -RRB- Congressional representatives have two basic responsibilities while voting in office -- dealing with national issues -LRB- programmatic actions such as casting roll call votes on legislation that imposes costs and/or confers benefits on the population at large -RRB- and attending to local issues -LRB- constituency service and pork barrel -RRB-.

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

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

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

The context discusses the voting behavior of Americans, the differences between Republican and Democratic ideologies, and the responsibilities of congressional representatives. The term "political agents" is used to refer to the representatives or candidates that voters select.

1. The first sense is defined as "involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians." The example given is "calling a meeting is a political act in itself; political pressure." This sense seems relevant because the context involves politics and the actions of politicians or political parties.

2. The second sense relates to "your views about social relationships involving authority or power." The example is "political opinions." While this could be tangentially related, the context is more about the actions and roles of political representatives rather than opinions about authority or power.

3. The third sense is "of or relating to the profession of governing." The example is "political career." This sense is also relevant as it pertains to the profession or activities related to governing, which is somewhat relevant to the context of congressional representatives and their responsibilities.

Given the context, "political agents" refers to the individuals (representatives or candidates) that voters choose, implying a connection to the profession of governing or politics. The term "political" here is used to describe the nature or characteristic of these agents, which involves or is characteristic of politics or parties or politicians.

The best fit for the context is the first sense because it directly relates to the characteristic of politics or parties or politicians, which is applicable to "political agents" as it describes the nature of the agents (representatives or candidates) being discussed.

Therefore, the best indexed sense is the one corresponding to the definition involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians.

{"sense_index": 1}