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

[User]
Target lemma: republican
Target surface form: Republican
Context:
An examination of changes in personal staffing decisions in the Senate between 1986 and 1987 -LRB- when control of that body changed party hands -RRB-, moreover, reveals that the personal staffing differences noted in the table can not be attributed to the disproportionate control Democrats exercise, due to their majority - party status, over other resources such as committee staff. An additional piece of evidence from the Senate: Holding other factors constant, such as incumbency advantages and regional factors, the difference between popular votes for Republican presidential and senatorial candidates in states conducting a Senate election turns out to be a positive function of how onerous the federal government's tax burden is per state -LRB- a progressive tax rate hits higher - income states harder -RRB-. Put more simply, GOP candidates for president are looked on more kindly by voters than Republican candidates for the Senate when the prisoner's sentence is more severe. Moreover, ticket splitting appears to take the same peculiar pattern at the state government level as it does at the federal level. State government is more typically split along Republican-governor / Democratic-legislature lines than the reverse. A cross-state econometric investigation, furthermore, reveals that, holding other factors constant, the difference between a state's major - party vote going to the Republican gubernatorial candidate and the <t>Republican</t> share of the lower state house is a positive function of the state tax rate. In sum, at both the federal and state government levels at least part of the seemingly irrational behavior voters display in the voting booth may have an exceedingly rational explanation.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=republican%3:01:01:: | definition=relating to or belonging to the Republican Party | examples=a Republican senator; Republican party politics
2. sense_key=republican%5:00:00:democratic:00 | definition=having the supreme power lying in the body of citizens entitled to vote for officers and representatives responsible to them or characteristic of such government; - United States Constitution; ; - Philip Marsh; -Nathaniel Hawthorne | examples=the United States shall guarantee to every state in this union a republican form of government; a very republican notion

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

1. **Context Analysis**: The passage discusses political phenomena, specifically voting patterns and party affiliations in the context of U.S. federal and state governments. It mentions "Republican presidential and senatorial candidates," "GOP candidates," and "Republican gubernatorial candidate," indicating a focus on the Republican Party.

2. **Candidate Senses Analysis**:
   - **Sense 1**: "relating to or belonging to the Republican Party." Examples given include "a Republican senator; Republican party politics." This sense directly relates to the Republican Party, aligning with the context provided.
   - **Sense 2**: "having the supreme power lying in the body of citizens entitled to vote for officers and representatives responsible to them or characteristic of such government." Examples include "the United States shall guarantee to every state in this union a republican form of government; a very republican notion." This sense pertains to the concept of a republic or republican form of government, not directly to the Republican Party.

3. **Choosing the Best Indexed Sense**:
   - The context is about the Republican Party and its candidates in various elections, which directly corresponds to **Sense 1**.
   - The use of "GOP" (Grand Old Party, a nickname for the Republican Party) alongside "Republican" further supports this interpretation.
   - There's no discussion about the form of government or the principles of republicanism in the abstract sense that would align with **Sense 2**.

4. **Conclusion**: The best indexed sense for "Republican" in the given context is **1**, as it directly relates to the Republican Party.

{"sense_index": 1}


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: share
Target surface form: share
Context:
An examination of changes in personal staffing decisions in the Senate between 1986 and 1987 -LRB- when control of that body changed party hands -RRB-, moreover, reveals that the personal staffing differences noted in the table can not be attributed to the disproportionate control Democrats exercise, due to their majority - party status, over other resources such as committee staff. An additional piece of evidence from the Senate: Holding other factors constant, such as incumbency advantages and regional factors, the difference between popular votes for Republican presidential and senatorial candidates in states conducting a Senate election turns out to be a positive function of how onerous the federal government's tax burden is per state -LRB- a progressive tax rate hits higher - income states harder -RRB-. Put more simply, GOP candidates for president are looked on more kindly by voters than Republican candidates for the Senate when the prisoner's sentence is more severe. Moreover, ticket splitting appears to take the same peculiar pattern at the state government level as it does at the federal level. State government is more typically split along Republican-governor / Democratic-legislature lines than the reverse. A cross-state econometric investigation, furthermore, reveals that, holding other factors constant, the difference between a state's major - party vote going to the Republican gubernatorial candidate and the Republican <t>share</t> of the lower state house is a positive function of the state tax rate. In sum, at both the federal and state government levels at least part of the seemingly irrational behavior voters display in the voting booth may have an exceedingly rational explanation.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=share%1:21:00:: | definition=assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group | synonyms=portion, part, percentage | examples=he wanted his share in cash
2. sense_key=share%1:21:01:: | definition=any of the equal portions into which the capital stock of a corporation is divided and ownership of which is evidenced by a stock certificate | examples=he bought 100 shares of IBM at the market price
3. sense_key=share%1:04:00:: | definition=the allotment of some amount by dividing something | synonyms=parcel, portion | examples=death gets more than its share of attention from theologians
4. sense_key=share%1:04:01:: | definition=the part played by a person in bringing about a result | synonyms=contribution, part | examples=I am proud of my contribution in advancing the project; they all did their share of the work
5. sense_key=share%1:06:00:: | definition=a sharp steel wedge that cuts loose the top layer of soil | synonyms=plowshare, ploughshare

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

The context discusses voting patterns and the difference in votes between Republican candidates for different positions, such as president, Senate, governor, and state house. The specific sentence where "share" appears is: "the difference between a state's major-party vote going to the Republican gubernatorial candidate and the Republican share of the lower state house is a positive function of the state tax rate."

Here, "share" refers to the proportion or percentage of votes that Republican candidates received for the lower state house.

Let's examine the candidate senses:
1. Assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group. (Example: "he wanted his share in cash")
2. Any of the equal portions into which the capital stock of a corporation is divided. (Example: "he bought 100 shares of IBM")
3. The allotment of some amount by dividing something. (Example: "death gets more than its share of attention")
4. The part played by a person in bringing about a result. (Example: "they all did their share of the work")
5. A sharp steel wedge that cuts loose the top layer of soil. (Example: related to "plowshare")

The context requires a sense that relates to a proportion or percentage of something (in this case, votes). Both sense 1 and sense 3 relate to the concept of a portion or part of something. However, sense 1 is more about assets or contributions, while sense 3 is more general, referring to any allotment by dividing something.

Given the context, "share" is used to denote the proportion of votes for Republican candidates in the lower state house. This aligns well with sense 1, which refers to assets or portions belonging to or contributed by a group, in this case, the proportion of votes.

Thus, the best sense for "share" in this context is sense 1, as it refers to the proportion or percentage of votes, akin to a "portion" or "part" of the total.

{"sense_index": 1}

finish_reason: stop

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currency: USD

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

[User]
Target lemma: house
Target surface form: house
Context:
An examination of changes in personal staffing decisions in the Senate between 1986 and 1987 -LRB- when control of that body changed party hands -RRB-, moreover, reveals that the personal staffing differences noted in the table can not be attributed to the disproportionate control Democrats exercise, due to their majority - party status, over other resources such as committee staff. An additional piece of evidence from the Senate: Holding other factors constant, such as incumbency advantages and regional factors, the difference between popular votes for Republican presidential and senatorial candidates in states conducting a Senate election turns out to be a positive function of how onerous the federal government's tax burden is per state -LRB- a progressive tax rate hits higher - income states harder -RRB-. Put more simply, GOP candidates for president are looked on more kindly by voters than Republican candidates for the Senate when the prisoner's sentence is more severe. Moreover, ticket splitting appears to take the same peculiar pattern at the state government level as it does at the federal level. State government is more typically split along Republican-governor / Democratic-legislature lines than the reverse. A cross-state econometric investigation, furthermore, reveals that, holding other factors constant, the difference between a state's major - party vote going to the Republican gubernatorial candidate and the Republican share of the lower state <t>house</t> is a positive function of the state tax rate. In sum, at both the federal and state government levels at least part of the seemingly irrational behavior voters display in the voting booth may have an exceedingly rational explanation.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=house%1:06:00:: | definition=a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families | examples=he has a house on Cape Cod; she felt she had to get out of the house
2. sense_key=house%1:14:01:: | definition=the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments | synonyms=firm, business firm | examples=he worked for a brokerage house
3. sense_key=house%1:14:04:: | definition=the members of a religious community living together
4. sense_key=house%1:14:03:: | definition=the audience gathered together in a theatre or cinema | examples=the house applauded; he counted the house
5. sense_key=house%1:14:02:: | definition=an official assembly having legislative powers | examples=a bicameral legislature has two houses
6. sense_key=house%1:14:00:: | definition=aristocratic family line | examples=the House of York
7. sense_key=house%1:04:00:: | definition=play in which children take the roles of father or mother or children and pretend to interact like adults | examples=the children were playing house
8. sense_key=house%1:15:00:: | definition=(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided | synonyms=sign of the zodiac, star sign, sign, mansion, planetary house
9. sense_key=house%1:14:06:: | definition=the management of a gambling house or casino | examples=the house gets a percentage of every bet
10. sense_key=house%1:14:05:: | definition=a social unit living together | synonyms=family, household, home, menage | examples=he moved his family to Virginia; It was a good Christian household
11. sense_key=house%1:06:02:: | definition=a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented | synonyms=theater, theatre | examples=the house was full
12. sense_key=house%1:06:01:: | definition=a building in which something is sheltered or located | examples=they had a large carriage house

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

The context discusses voting patterns and the structure of government at both federal and state levels, mentioning the difference between a state's major-party vote going to the Republican gubernatorial candidate and the Republican share of the lower state house. This indicates that "house" is being used in a governmental or legislative context.

Let's examine the candidate senses:

1. A dwelling that serves as living quarters - This doesn't fit the context as it relates to government and voting.
2. The members of a business organization - Not relevant to the context of government or legislative bodies.
3. The members of a religious community living together - Not relevant to the discussion about government and voting patterns.
4. The audience gathered together in a theatre or cinema - This is unrelated to the context.
5. An official assembly having legislative powers - This is a plausible sense as it relates to government.
6. Aristocratic family line - While related to the concept of "house" in a historical or noble context, it doesn't directly relate to the legislative or governmental context provided.
7. A play where children pretend to interact like adults - Not relevant to the context.
8. (Astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided - Unrelated to the discussion.
9. The management of a gambling house or casino - Not relevant.
10. A social unit living together - While "house" can mean a household or family, the context is about government.
11. A building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented - Not relevant to the context.
12. A building in which something is sheltered or located - Not directly relevant.

Given the context, the most relevant sense is "an official assembly having legislative powers" (sense_key=house%1:14:02::), which corresponds to sense index 6 in the provided list (since the list is 1-indexed and the sense keys are given).

Thus, the best indexed sense for "house" in the context is the one related to a legislative body.

{"sense_index": 6}


[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: positive
Target surface form: positive
Context:
An examination of changes in personal staffing decisions in the Senate between 1986 and 1987 -LRB- when control of that body changed party hands -RRB-, moreover, reveals that the personal staffing differences noted in the table can not be attributed to the disproportionate control Democrats exercise, due to their majority - party status, over other resources such as committee staff. An additional piece of evidence from the Senate: Holding other factors constant, such as incumbency advantages and regional factors, the difference between popular votes for Republican presidential and senatorial candidates in states conducting a Senate election turns out to be a positive function of how onerous the federal government's tax burden is per state -LRB- a progressive tax rate hits higher - income states harder -RRB-. Put more simply, GOP candidates for president are looked on more kindly by voters than Republican candidates for the Senate when the prisoner's sentence is more severe. Moreover, ticket splitting appears to take the same peculiar pattern at the state government level as it does at the federal level. State government is more typically split along Republican-governor / Democratic-legislature lines than the reverse. A cross-state econometric investigation, furthermore, reveals that, holding other factors constant, the difference between a state's major - party vote going to the Republican gubernatorial candidate and the Republican share of the lower state house is a <t>positive</t> function of the state tax rate. In sum, at both the federal and state government levels at least part of the seemingly irrational behavior voters display in the voting booth may have an exceedingly rational explanation.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=positive%3:00:01:: | definition=characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc. | examples=a positive attitude; the reviews were all positive
2. sense_key=positive%5:00:00:certain:02 | definition=persuaded of; very sure | synonyms=convinced, confident | examples=were convinced that it would be to their advantage to join; I am positive he is lying
3. sense_key=positive%5:00:00:advantageous:00 | definition=involving advantage or good | synonyms=plus | examples=a plus (or positive) factor
4. sense_key=positive%3:00:04:: | definition=indicating existence or presence of a suspected condition or pathogen | synonyms=confirming | examples=a positive pregnancy test
5. sense_key=positive%5:00:00:formal:01 | definition=formally laid down or imposed | synonyms=prescribed | examples=positive laws
6. sense_key=positive%5:00:00:undeniable:00 | definition=impossible to deny or disprove | synonyms=incontrovertible, irrefutable | examples=incontrovertible proof of the defendant's innocence; proof positive
7. sense_key=positive%3:01:00:: | definition=of or relating to positivism | synonyms=positivist, positivistic | examples=positivist thinkers; positivist doctrine
8. sense_key=positive%3:00:05:: | definition=reckoned, situated or tending in the direction which naturally or arbitrarily is taken to indicate increase or progress or onward motion | examples=positive increase in graduating students
9. sense_key=positive%5:00:00:plus:00 | definition=greater than zero | examples=positive numbers
10. sense_key=positive%5:00:00:charged:00 | definition=having a positive charge | synonyms=electropositive, positively charged | examples=protons are positive
11. sense_key=positive%5:00:00:confident:00 | definition=marked by excessive confidence | synonyms=cocksure, overconfident | examples=an arrogant and cocksure materialist; so overconfident and impudent as to speak to the queen

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

The context discusses the relationship between voting patterns and tax burdens or tax rates at both federal and state government levels. It mentions that the difference in voting patterns between Republican presidential and senatorial candidates, as well as between Republican gubernatorial and legislative candidates, is related to the tax burden or tax rate. The term "positive function" is used to describe this relationship, indicating that as the tax burden or rate increases, the difference in voting patterns also increases in a certain direction.

Let's examine the relevant candidate senses:

1. Characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.
2. Persuaded of; very sure
3. Involving advantage or good
4. Indicating existence or presence of a suspected condition or pathogen
5. Formally laid down or imposed
6. Impossible to deny or disprove
7. Of or relating to positivism
8. Reckoned, situated or tending in the direction which naturally or arbitrarily is taken to indicate increase or progress or onward motion
9. Greater than zero
10. Having a positive charge
11. Marked by excessive confidence

The term "positive function" in the context is used in a mathematical or statistical sense, indicating a direct relationship between two variables. Here, it means that as one variable (tax burden or rate) increases, the other variable (difference in voting patterns between certain Republican candidates) also increases. This usage aligns with sense 9, "greater than zero," as it implies a positive correlation or a direct relationship, not necessarily that the numbers are positive but that the coefficient or the direction of the relationship is positive.

Thus, the best sense for "positive" in this context is related to the concept of being "greater than zero" or indicating a positive correlation, which is a common usage in mathematical, statistical, and economic contexts.

{"sense_index": 9}


[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: function
Target surface form: function
Context:
An examination of changes in personal staffing decisions in the Senate between 1986 and 1987 -LRB- when control of that body changed party hands -RRB-, moreover, reveals that the personal staffing differences noted in the table can not be attributed to the disproportionate control Democrats exercise, due to their majority - party status, over other resources such as committee staff. An additional piece of evidence from the Senate: Holding other factors constant, such as incumbency advantages and regional factors, the difference between popular votes for Republican presidential and senatorial candidates in states conducting a Senate election turns out to be a positive function of how onerous the federal government's tax burden is per state -LRB- a progressive tax rate hits higher - income states harder -RRB-. Put more simply, GOP candidates for president are looked on more kindly by voters than Republican candidates for the Senate when the prisoner's sentence is more severe. Moreover, ticket splitting appears to take the same peculiar pattern at the state government level as it does at the federal level. State government is more typically split along Republican-governor / Democratic-legislature lines than the reverse. A cross-state econometric investigation, furthermore, reveals that, holding other factors constant, the difference between a state's major - party vote going to the Republican gubernatorial candidate and the Republican share of the lower state house is a positive <t>function</t> of the state tax rate. In sum, at both the federal and state government levels at least part of the seemingly irrational behavior voters display in the voting booth may have an exceedingly rational explanation.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=function%1:24:00:: | definition=(mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function) | synonyms=mathematical function, single-valued function, map, mapping
2. sense_key=function%1:07:00:: | definition=what something is used for | synonyms=purpose, role, use | examples=the function of an auger is to bore holes; ballet is beautiful but what use is it?
3. sense_key=function%1:04:00:: | definition=the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group | synonyms=office, part, role | examples=the function of a teacher; the government must do its part
4. sense_key=function%1:24:01:: | definition=a relation such that one thing is dependent on another | examples=height is a function of age; price is a function of supply and demand
5. sense_key=function%1:14:00:: | definition=a formal or official social gathering or ceremony | examples=it was a black-tie function
6. sense_key=function%1:11:00:: | definition=a vaguely specified social event | synonyms=affair, occasion, social occasion, social function | examples=the party was quite an affair; an occasion arranged to honor the president
7. sense_key=function%1:10:00:: | definition=a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program | synonyms=routine, subroutine, subprogram, procedure

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

The context discusses the relationship between various political and economic factors, such as the difference in votes between Republican presidential and senatorial candidates, and the federal government's tax burden per state. It mentions that this difference is "a positive function of how onerous the federal government's tax burden is per state." Later, it refers to an econometric investigation finding that the difference between a state's major-party vote going to the Republican gubernatorial candidate and the Republican share of the lower state house is "a positive function of the state tax rate."

The relevant sentence structures indicate a relationship where one variable (the difference in votes or vote shares) depends on another variable (tax burden or tax rate). This suggests we are looking for a sense that captures the idea of dependency or a relational concept between variables.

Let's examine the candidate senses:

1. **mathematics: a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set is associated with an element of another set** - While this is a precise mathematical definition, the context doesn't strictly adhere to mathematical terminology but rather uses it to describe a relationship.

2. **what something is used for** - This doesn't fit the context as the text doesn't discuss the purpose or use of something.

3. **the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group** - This doesn't apply as the context is about statistical or relational analysis, not roles or responsibilities.

4. **a relation such that one thing is dependent on another** - This matches the context as it describes a dependency between variables (e.g., difference in votes and tax burden).

5. & 6. **a formal or official social gathering or ceremony** and **a vaguely specified social event** - Neither of these fits as the context is analytical and not about social events.

7. **a set sequence of steps, part of a larger computer program** - This is irrelevant as the context is about political and economic analysis, not programming.

Given the context and the analysis, the best fit is sense 4, which describes a relation where one thing is dependent on another. This aligns with the usage of "function" in the text to denote a positive relationship between variables.

{"sense_index": 4}


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

[User]
Target lemma: state
Target surface form: state
Context:
An examination of changes in personal staffing decisions in the Senate between 1986 and 1987 -LRB- when control of that body changed party hands -RRB-, moreover, reveals that the personal staffing differences noted in the table can not be attributed to the disproportionate control Democrats exercise, due to their majority - party status, over other resources such as committee staff. An additional piece of evidence from the Senate: Holding other factors constant, such as incumbency advantages and regional factors, the difference between popular votes for Republican presidential and senatorial candidates in states conducting a Senate election turns out to be a positive function of how onerous the federal government's tax burden is per state -LRB- a progressive tax rate hits higher - income states harder -RRB-. Put more simply, GOP candidates for president are looked on more kindly by voters than Republican candidates for the Senate when the prisoner's sentence is more severe. Moreover, ticket splitting appears to take the same peculiar pattern at the state government level as it does at the federal level. State government is more typically split along Republican-governor / Democratic-legislature lines than the reverse. A cross-state econometric investigation, furthermore, reveals that, holding other factors constant, the difference between a state's major - party vote going to the Republican gubernatorial candidate and the Republican share of the lower state house is a positive function of the <t>state</t> tax rate. In sum, at both the federal and state government levels at least part of the seemingly irrational behavior voters display in the voting booth may have an exceedingly rational explanation.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=state%1:15:01:: | definition=the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation | synonyms=province | examples=his state is in the deep south
2. sense_key=state%1:03:00:: | definition=the way something is with respect to its main attributes | examples=the current state of knowledge; his state of health
3. sense_key=state%1:14:01:: | definition=the group of people comprising the government of a sovereign state | examples=the state has lowered its income tax
4. sense_key=state%1:14:00:: | definition=a politically organized body of people under a single government | synonyms=nation, country, land, commonwealth, res publica, body politic | examples=the state has elected a new president; African nations
5. sense_key=state%1:26:02:: | definition=(chemistry) the three traditional states of matter are solids (fixed shape and volume) and liquids (fixed volume and shaped by the container) and gases (filling the container) | synonyms=state of matter | examples=the solid state of water is called ice
6. sense_key=state%1:26:01:: | definition=a state of depression or agitation | examples=he was in such a state you just couldn't reason with him
7. sense_key=state%1:15:00:: | definition=the territory occupied by a nation | synonyms=country, land | examples=he returned to the land of his birth; he visited several European countries
8. sense_key=state%1:14:02:: | definition=the federal department in the United States that sets and maintains foreign policies | synonyms=Department of State, United States Department of State, State Department, DoS | examples=the Department of State was created in 1789

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: federal
Target surface form: federal
Context:
An additional piece of evidence from the Senate: Holding other factors constant, such as incumbency advantages and regional factors, the difference between popular votes for Republican presidential and senatorial candidates in states conducting a Senate election turns out to be a positive function of how onerous the federal government's tax burden is per state -LRB- a progressive tax rate hits higher - income states harder -RRB-. Put more simply, GOP candidates for president are looked on more kindly by voters than Republican candidates for the Senate when the prisoner's sentence is more severe. Moreover, ticket splitting appears to take the same peculiar pattern at the state government level as it does at the federal level. State government is more typically split along Republican-governor / Democratic-legislature lines than the reverse. A cross-state econometric investigation, furthermore, reveals that, holding other factors constant, the difference between a state's major - party vote going to the Republican gubernatorial candidate and the Republican share of the lower state house is a positive function of the state tax rate. In sum, at both the <t>federal</t> and state government levels at least part of the seemingly irrational behavior voters display in the voting booth may have an exceedingly rational explanation. Mr. Zupan teaches at the University of Southern California's business school.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=federal%5:00:00:national:01 | definition=national; especially in reference to the government of the United States as distinct from that of its member units | examples=the Federal Bureau of Investigation; federal courts
2. sense_key=federal%3:01:02:: | definition=of or relating to the central government of a federation | examples=a federal district is one set aside as the seat of the national government
3. sense_key=federal%5:00:00:northern:02 | definition=being of or having to do with the northern United States and those loyal to the Union during the American Civil War | synonyms=Union | examples=Union soldiers; Federal forces
4. sense_key=federal%3:00:00:: | definition=characterized by or constituting a form of government in which power is divided between one central and several regional authorities | examples=a federal system like that of the United States; federal governments often evolved out of confederations

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: level
Target surface form: levels
Context:
An additional piece of evidence from the Senate: Holding other factors constant, such as incumbency advantages and regional factors, the difference between popular votes for Republican presidential and senatorial candidates in states conducting a Senate election turns out to be a positive function of how onerous the federal government's tax burden is per state -LRB- a progressive tax rate hits higher - income states harder -RRB-. Put more simply, GOP candidates for president are looked on more kindly by voters than Republican candidates for the Senate when the prisoner's sentence is more severe. Moreover, ticket splitting appears to take the same peculiar pattern at the state government level as it does at the federal level. State government is more typically split along Republican-governor / Democratic-legislature lines than the reverse. A cross-state econometric investigation, furthermore, reveals that, holding other factors constant, the difference between a state's major - party vote going to the Republican gubernatorial candidate and the Republican share of the lower state house is a positive function of the state tax rate. In sum, at both the federal and state government <t>levels</t> at least part of the seemingly irrational behavior voters display in the voting booth may have an exceedingly rational explanation. Mr. Zupan teaches at the University of Southern California's business school.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=level%1:07:00:: | definition=a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality | synonyms=degree, grade | examples=a moderate grade of intelligence; a high level of care is required
2. sense_key=level%1:26:01:: | definition=a relative position or degree of value in a graded group | synonyms=grade, tier | examples=lumber of the highest grade
3. sense_key=level%1:26:00:: | definition=a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process | synonyms=degree, stage, point | examples=a remarkable degree of frankness; at what stage are the social sciences?
4. sense_key=level%1:07:01:: | definition=height above ground | examples=the water reached ankle level; the pictures were at the same level
5. sense_key=level%1:06:00:: | definition=indicator that establishes the horizontal when a bubble is centered in a tube of liquid | synonyms=spirit level
6. sense_key=level%1:06:03:: | definition=a flat surface at right angles to a plumb line | synonyms=horizontal surface | examples=park the car on the level
7. sense_key=level%1:09:00:: | definition=an abstract place usually conceived as having depth | synonyms=layer, stratum | examples=a good actor communicates on several levels; a simile has at least two layers of meaning
8. sense_key=level%1:06:01:: | definition=a structure consisting of a room or set of rooms at a single position along a vertical scale | synonyms=floor, storey, story | examples=what level is the office on?

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

The sentence is: "In sum, at both the federal and state government levels at least part of the seemingly irrational behavior voters display in the voting booth may have an exceedingly rational explanation."

Here, "levels" refers to different tiers or positions within government structures, specifically federal and state government.

Let's examine the candidate senses:

1. **"a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality"** - While this could potentially fit in some contexts, it doesn't directly apply to governmental structures.
2. **"a relative position or degree of value in a graded group"** - This sense is plausible as it refers to a graded group, and government levels can be seen as graded or hierarchical.
3. **"a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process"** - This sense is also applicable because "levels" here refers to specific positions (federal and state) within a governmental structure, which can be considered a series or continuum.
4. **"height above ground"** - This is not relevant to the context.
5. **"indicator that establishes the horizontal when a bubble is centered in a tube of liquid"** - This refers to a tool for measuring, not relevant here.
6. **"a flat surface at right angles to a plumb line"** - Again, not relevant as it describes a physical surface.
7. **"an abstract place usually conceived as having depth"** - While abstract, this sense could potentially apply, but it's less directly related to the clear hierarchical or categorical distinction being made.
8. **"a structure consisting of a room or set of rooms at a single position along a vertical scale"** - This refers to a physical structure like a floor in a building, not applicable here.

The term "levels" is used to denote different governmental tiers (federal and state), which fits well with the idea of different positions within a hierarchical structure or series.

Both senses 2 and 3 seem plausible because they both relate to the concept of different positions or degrees within a structured system. However, sense 3 directly mentions "a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series," which aligns well with the context of referring to different government levels (federal and state) as distinct positions within a governmental structure.

Therefore, the best indexed sense for "levels" in this context is **3**.

{"sense_index": 3}


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

[User]
Target lemma: part
Target surface form: part
Context:
An additional piece of evidence from the Senate: Holding other factors constant, such as incumbency advantages and regional factors, the difference between popular votes for Republican presidential and senatorial candidates in states conducting a Senate election turns out to be a positive function of how onerous the federal government's tax burden is per state -LRB- a progressive tax rate hits higher - income states harder -RRB-. Put more simply, GOP candidates for president are looked on more kindly by voters than Republican candidates for the Senate when the prisoner's sentence is more severe. Moreover, ticket splitting appears to take the same peculiar pattern at the state government level as it does at the federal level. State government is more typically split along Republican-governor / Democratic-legislature lines than the reverse. A cross-state econometric investigation, furthermore, reveals that, holding other factors constant, the difference between a state's major - party vote going to the Republican gubernatorial candidate and the Republican share of the lower state house is a positive function of the state tax rate. In sum, at both the federal and state government levels at least <t>part</t> of the seemingly irrational behavior voters display in the voting booth may have an exceedingly rational explanation. Mr. Zupan teaches at the University of Southern California's business school.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=part%1:24:00:: | definition=something determined in relation to something that includes it | synonyms=portion, component part, component, constituent | examples=he wanted to feel a part of something bigger than himself; I read a portion of the manuscript
2. sense_key=part%1:06:00:: | definition=something less than the whole of a human artifact | synonyms=portion | examples=the rear part of the house; glue the two parts together
3. sense_key=part%1:17:00:: | definition=a portion of a natural object | synonyms=piece | examples=they analyzed the river into three parts; he needed a piece of granite
4. sense_key=part%1:09:02:: | definition=that which concerns a person with regard to a particular role or situation | examples=it requires vigilance on our part; they resisted every effort on his part
5. sense_key=part%1:15:00:: | definition=the extended spatial location of something | synonyms=region | examples=the farming regions of France; religions in all parts of the world
6. sense_key=part%1:04:01:: | definition=the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group | synonyms=function, office, role | examples=the function of a teacher; the government must do its part
7. sense_key=part%1:09:01:: | definition=an actor's portrayal of someone in a play | synonyms=character, role, theatrical role, persona | examples=she played the part of Desdemona
8. sense_key=part%1:21:00:: | definition=assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group | synonyms=share, portion, percentage | examples=he wanted his share in cash
9. sense_key=part%1:09:00:: | definition=one of the portions into which something is regarded as divided and which together constitute a whole | synonyms=section, division | examples=the written part of the exam; the finance section of the company
10. sense_key=part%1:08:01:: | definition=a line of scalp that can be seen when sections of hair are combed in opposite directions | synonyms=parting | examples=his part was right in the middle
11. sense_key=part%1:10:00:: | definition=the melody carried by a particular voice or instrument in polyphonic music | synonyms=voice | examples=he tried to sing the tenor part
12. sense_key=part%1:04:03:: | definition=the part played by a person in bringing about a result | synonyms=contribution, share | examples=I am proud of my contribution in advancing the project; they all did their share of the work

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

The sentence is: "In sum, at both the federal and state government levels at least part of the seemingly irrational behavior voters display in the voting booth may have an exceedingly rational explanation."

Here, "part" is used to indicate a portion of something larger, specifically "the seemingly irrational behavior voters display in the voting booth." The context suggests that not all of the behavior is being considered, but rather a fraction or component of it.

Let's examine the candidate senses:

1. something determined in relation to something that includes it - This sense fits well because "part" refers to a component of the "seemingly irrational behavior."
2. something less than the whole of a human artifact - This doesn't fit as well because "behavior" isn't typically considered a human artifact.
3. a portion of a natural object - This doesn't fit because "behavior" isn't a natural object.
4. that which concerns a person with regard to a particular role or situation - This doesn't directly apply to the context.
5. the extended spatial location of something - This doesn't fit because "part" is not referring to a spatial location.
6. the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group - This doesn't directly apply to the context.
7. an actor's portrayal of someone in a play - This is unrelated to the context.
8. assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group - This doesn't fit the context.
9. one of the portions into which something is regarded as divided and which together constitute a whole - This sense is plausible as it refers to dividing something into parts.
10. a line of scalp that can be seen when sections of hair are combed in opposite directions - This is unrelated to the context.
11. the melody carried by a particular voice or instrument in polyphonic music - This is unrelated to the context.
12. the part played by a person in bringing about a result - This doesn't directly apply to the context.

Between senses 1 and 9, both could potentially fit. Sense 1 is defined as "something determined in relation to something that includes it" with synonyms like "portion, component part, component, constituent." Sense 9 is "one of the portions into which something is regarded as divided and which together constitute a whole" with synonyms like "section, division."

The context implies that "part" refers to a component or portion of the behavior, which aligns well with both sense 1 and sense 9. However, given the context and the examples provided for sense 1 ("he wanted to feel a part of something bigger than himself; I read a portion of the manuscript"), it seems that sense 1 is a more natural fit because it directly relates to the idea of something being a component of a larger whole, without necessarily implying a division into distinct parts as sense 9 might.

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

{"sense_index": 1}


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

[User]
Target lemma: irrational
Target surface form: irrational
Context:
An additional piece of evidence from the Senate: Holding other factors constant, such as incumbency advantages and regional factors, the difference between popular votes for Republican presidential and senatorial candidates in states conducting a Senate election turns out to be a positive function of how onerous the federal government's tax burden is per state -LRB- a progressive tax rate hits higher - income states harder -RRB-. Put more simply, GOP candidates for president are looked on more kindly by voters than Republican candidates for the Senate when the prisoner's sentence is more severe. Moreover, ticket splitting appears to take the same peculiar pattern at the state government level as it does at the federal level. State government is more typically split along Republican-governor / Democratic-legislature lines than the reverse. A cross-state econometric investigation, furthermore, reveals that, holding other factors constant, the difference between a state's major - party vote going to the Republican gubernatorial candidate and the Republican share of the lower state house is a positive function of the state tax rate. In sum, at both the federal and state government levels at least part of the seemingly <t>irrational</t> behavior voters display in the voting booth may have an exceedingly rational explanation. Mr. Zupan teaches at the University of Southern California's business school.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=irrational%3:00:00:: | definition=not consistent with or using reason | examples=irrational fears; irrational animals
2. sense_key=irrational%3:01:00:: | definition=real but not expressible as the quotient of two integers | examples=irrational numbers

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

The context discusses voting patterns and how they might be influenced by factors such as tax rates and incumbency advantages. It suggests that certain behaviors of voters, which might initially seem "irrational," could have a rational explanation when examined more closely.

The two candidate senses for "irrational" are:
1. Not consistent with or using reason (e.g., "irrational fears; irrational animals").
2. Real but not expressible as the quotient of two integers (e.g., "irrational numbers").

The sentence in which "irrational" appears is: "at least part of the seemingly irrational behavior voters display in the voting booth may have an exceedingly rational explanation."

Here, "irrational" is used to describe "behavior voters display in the voting booth." The context implies that the behavior is not immediately understandable or seems unreasonable at first glance but might have a logical explanation upon further analysis.

The use of "irrational" in this context relates to the first sense, as it describes behavior that is not consistent with or using reason. The discussion revolves around human behavior and voting patterns, not mathematical concepts.

Therefore, the best indexed sense for "irrational" 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: behavior
Target surface form: behavior
Context:
An additional piece of evidence from the Senate: Holding other factors constant, such as incumbency advantages and regional factors, the difference between popular votes for Republican presidential and senatorial candidates in states conducting a Senate election turns out to be a positive function of how onerous the federal government's tax burden is per state -LRB- a progressive tax rate hits higher - income states harder -RRB-. Put more simply, GOP candidates for president are looked on more kindly by voters than Republican candidates for the Senate when the prisoner's sentence is more severe. Moreover, ticket splitting appears to take the same peculiar pattern at the state government level as it does at the federal level. State government is more typically split along Republican-governor / Democratic-legislature lines than the reverse. A cross-state econometric investigation, furthermore, reveals that, holding other factors constant, the difference between a state's major - party vote going to the Republican gubernatorial candidate and the Republican share of the lower state house is a positive function of the state tax rate. In sum, at both the federal and state government levels at least part of the seemingly irrational <t>behavior</t> voters display in the voting booth may have an exceedingly rational explanation. Mr. Zupan teaches at the University of Southern California's business school.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=behavior%1:04:00:: | definition=manner of acting or controlling yourself | synonyms=behaviour, conduct, doings
2. sense_key=behavior%1:26:00:: | definition=the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances | synonyms=behaviour | examples=the behavior of small particles can be studied in experiments
3. sense_key=behavior%1:07:00:: | definition=(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people | synonyms=demeanor, demeanour, behaviour, conduct, deportment
4. sense_key=behavior%1:04:01:: | definition=(psychology) the aggregate of the responses or reactions or movements made by an organism in any situation | synonyms=behaviour

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

The context discusses the voting patterns of voters in relation to Republican and Democratic candidates at both federal and state government levels, suggesting that the seemingly irrational behavior of voters may have a rational explanation based on factors like tax rates and incumbency advantages.

1. The first sense (behavior%1:04:00::) defines "behavior" as the manner of acting or controlling yourself, with synonyms like "behaviour," "conduct," and "doings." This sense is quite general and could apply to various contexts, including the one provided.

2. The second sense (behavior%1:26:00::) refers to the action or reaction of something (like a machine or substance) under specified circumstances. The context, however, is about human voting behavior, not mechanical or chemical reactions, so this sense seems less relevant.

3. The third sense (behavior%1:07:00::) focuses on the way a person behaves toward other people, with synonyms like "demeanor," "demeanour," "behaviour," "conduct," and "deportment." While this involves human behavior, it specifically emphasizes interpersonal behavior.

4. The fourth sense (behavior%1:04:01::) is related to psychology, defining "behavior" as the aggregate of responses or reactions made by an organism in any situation. This sense is relevant in a broad psychological context.

Given the context, the discussion is about the actions or reactions of voters (a group of people) in the voting booth, which can be seen as their manner of acting under certain circumstances (like tax burdens). The focus is on understanding or explaining why voters behave in a certain way (i.e., their voting patterns).

The most relevant definition here is the first one: "manner of acting or controlling yourself." The context is discussing the behavior of voters, which aligns with this definition as it pertains to how voters act (vote) under different conditions. The behavior in question is not specifically about interpersonal behavior (sense 3) or the behavior of non-human entities (sense 2), but rather about the actions of individuals in a specific context (voting).

Thus, the best indexed sense for "behavior" 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: display
Target surface form: display
Context:
An additional piece of evidence from the Senate: Holding other factors constant, such as incumbency advantages and regional factors, the difference between popular votes for Republican presidential and senatorial candidates in states conducting a Senate election turns out to be a positive function of how onerous the federal government's tax burden is per state -LRB- a progressive tax rate hits higher - income states harder -RRB-. Put more simply, GOP candidates for president are looked on more kindly by voters than Republican candidates for the Senate when the prisoner's sentence is more severe. Moreover, ticket splitting appears to take the same peculiar pattern at the state government level as it does at the federal level. State government is more typically split along Republican-governor / Democratic-legislature lines than the reverse. A cross-state econometric investigation, furthermore, reveals that, holding other factors constant, the difference between a state's major - party vote going to the Republican gubernatorial candidate and the Republican share of the lower state house is a positive function of the state tax rate. In sum, at both the federal and state government levels at least part of the seemingly irrational behavior voters <t>display</t> in the voting booth may have an exceedingly rational explanation. Mr. Zupan teaches at the University of Southern California's business school.

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

1. **Context Analysis**: The sentence where "display" is used is: "In sum, at both the federal and state government levels at least part of the seemingly irrational behavior voters display in the voting booth may have an exceedingly rational explanation." Here, "display" refers to the behavior or actions shown by voters.

2. **Candidate Senses Analysis**:
   - **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; 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 or showing off body parts.

3. **Applying Context to Candidate Senses**:
   - The context is discussing voter behavior in elections, which is an abstract concept rather than a physical action like posing or showing body parts.
   - The usage of "display" here relates to showing or exhibiting behavior (voting patterns), which is more in line with making something visible or apparent.

4. **Choosing the Best Indexed Sense**:
   - Given the context and the definitions, **Sense 1** ("to show, make visible or apparent") is the most appropriate because it aligns with the idea of voters showing or exhibiting certain behaviors (in this case, seemingly irrational voting patterns).

5. **Returning the Answer**:
   - The first sense provided is indexed as "1", so according to the instructions, the answer should be returned in a JSON format indicating the chosen sense index.

{"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: rational
Target surface form: rational
Context:
An additional piece of evidence from the Senate: Holding other factors constant, such as incumbency advantages and regional factors, the difference between popular votes for Republican presidential and senatorial candidates in states conducting a Senate election turns out to be a positive function of how onerous the federal government's tax burden is per state -LRB- a progressive tax rate hits higher - income states harder -RRB-. Put more simply, GOP candidates for president are looked on more kindly by voters than Republican candidates for the Senate when the prisoner's sentence is more severe. Moreover, ticket splitting appears to take the same peculiar pattern at the state government level as it does at the federal level. State government is more typically split along Republican-governor / Democratic-legislature lines than the reverse. A cross-state econometric investigation, furthermore, reveals that, holding other factors constant, the difference between a state's major - party vote going to the Republican gubernatorial candidate and the Republican share of the lower state house is a positive function of the state tax rate. In sum, at both the federal and state government levels at least part of the seemingly irrational behavior voters display in the voting booth may have an exceedingly <t>rational</t> explanation. Mr. Zupan teaches at the University of Southern California's business school.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=rational%3:00:00:: | definition=consistent with or based on or using reason | examples=rational behavior; a process of rational inference
2. sense_key=rational%5:00:00:mental:00 | definition=of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind | synonyms=intellectual, noetic | examples=intellectual problems; the triumph of the rational over the animal side of man
3. sense_key=rational%3:01:00:: | definition=capable of being expressed as a quotient of integers | examples=rational numbers
4. sense_key=rational%5:00:00:intellectual:00 | definition=having its source in or being guided by the intellect (as distinguished from experience or emotion) | examples=a rational analysis

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

The context discusses an analysis of voting patterns and how they might be explained by certain factors such as tax rates and incumbency advantages. The passage concludes that seemingly irrational voter behavior may have a rational explanation.

Let's examine the candidate senses:

1. The first sense defines "rational" as consistent with or based on or using reason, with the example "rational behavior; a process of rational inference." This sense aligns well with the context, as it discusses voter behavior having a rational explanation, implying that the behavior is based on reason.

2. The second sense relates to being of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind, with synonyms like "intellectual" and "noetic." While this could potentially fit, it's more about the general use of the mind rather than specifically being based on reason.

3. The third sense is specific to mathematics, defining "rational" as capable of being expressed as a quotient of integers, as in "rational numbers." This sense is not relevant to the context provided.

4. The fourth sense talks about having its source in or being guided by the intellect, as distinguished from experience or emotion, with the example "a rational analysis." This sense is also plausible as it relates to being guided by the intellect.

Given the context, the discussion is about providing a logical or reasonable explanation for voter behavior. The first sense ("consistent with or based on or using reason") directly relates to this idea, as it implies that the explanation for the behavior is based on reason.

Therefore, the best indexed sense for "rational" 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: long
Target surface form: long
Context:
In the <t>long</t>, frightening night after Tuesday's devastating earthquake, Bay Area residents searched for comfort and solace wherever they could. Some found it on the screen of a personal computer.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=long%3:00:02:: | definition=primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified | examples=a long life; a long boring speech
2. sense_key=long%3:00:01:: | definition=primarily spatial sense; of relatively great or greater than average spatial extension or extension as specified | examples=a long road; a long distance
3. sense_key=long%5:00:00:tall:00 | definition=of relatively great height; - Sherwood Anderson | examples=a race of long gaunt men; looked out the long French windows
4. sense_key=long%3:00:00:: | definition=good at remembering | synonyms=retentive, recollective, tenacious | examples=a retentive mind; tenacious memory
5. sense_key=long%3:00:05:: | definition=holding securities or commodities in expectation of a rise in prices | examples=is long on coffee; a long position in gold
6. sense_key=long%3:00:04:: | definition=(of speech sounds or syllables) of relatively long duration | examples=the English vowel sounds in `bate', `beat', `bite', `boat', `boot' are long
7. sense_key=long%5:00:00:unsound:00 | definition=involving substantial risk | examples=long odds
8. sense_key=long%5:00:00:provident:00 | definition=planning prudently for the future | synonyms=farseeing, farsighted, foresighted, foresightful, prospicient, longsighted | examples=large goals that required farsighted policies; took a long view of the geopolitical issues
9. sense_key=long%5:00:00:abundant:00 | definition=having or being more than normal or necessary: | examples=long on brains; in long supply

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

The sentence is: "In the long, frightening night after Tuesday's devastating earthquake, Bay Area residents searched for comfort and solace wherever they could."

1. The word "long" is used to describe the noun "night", indicating a duration or length of time.
2. The context is about the duration of a night following an earthquake, which suggests a temporal sense.

Let's examine the candidate senses:

1. **Primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified.** This sense fits the context as "long" describes the duration of the night.
2. **Primarily spatial sense; of relatively great or greater than average spatial extension or extension as specified.** This doesn't fit as "long" is not describing a physical length.
3. **Of relatively great height.** This doesn't apply as "long" is not describing height.
4. **Good at remembering.** This is unrelated to the context.
5. **Holding securities or commodities in expectation of a rise in prices.** This is unrelated to the context.
6. **(of speech sounds or syllables) of relatively long duration.** This is about phonetics and doesn't apply.
7. **Involving substantial risk.** This doesn't fit the context.
8. **Planning prudently for the future.** This doesn't directly relate to the description of "night".
9. **Having or being more than normal or necessary.** This doesn't fit as "long" is describing duration, not quantity.

Given the context, the best fit is the first candidate sense, which describes a temporal duration. The sentence is discussing the length of a night, making it about a "relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time."

Thus, the best indexed sense 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: night
Target surface form: night
Context:
In the long, frightening <t>night</t> after Tuesday's devastating earthquake, Bay Area residents searched for comfort and solace wherever they could. Some found it on the screen of a personal computer.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=night%1:28:00:: | definition=the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside | synonyms=nighttime, dark
2. sense_key=night%1:28:01:: | definition=a period of ignorance or backwardness or gloom
3. sense_key=night%1:28:04:: | definition=the period spent sleeping | examples=I had a restless night
4. sense_key=night%1:28:02:: | definition=the dark part of the diurnal cycle considered a time unit | examples=three nights later he collapsed
5. sense_key=night%1:26:00:: | definition=darkness | examples=it vanished into the night
6. sense_key=night%1:28:05:: | definition=a shortening of nightfall | examples=they worked from morning to night
7. sense_key=night%1:28:03:: | definition=the time between sunset and midnight | examples=he watched television every night
8. sense_key=night%1:18:00:: | definition=Roman goddess of night; daughter of Erebus; counterpart of Greek Nyx | synonyms=Nox

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

1. **Context Analysis**: The sentence describes a "long, frightening night after Tuesday's devastating earthquake" where people searched for comfort. This context suggests that "night" refers to a period of time characterized by darkness and potentially associated with the time after an event (the earthquake).

2. **Candidate Senses Analysis**:
   - **1. night%1:28:00::**: Refers to the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside. This is a literal definition of night.
   - **2. night%1:28:01::**: Refers to a period of ignorance or backwardness or gloom. While the night is described as "frightening," there's no direct indication that it's a metaphorical period of ignorance or gloom, though it's a possible interpretation.
   - **3. night%1:28:04::**: The period spent sleeping. The context doesn't directly relate to sleeping.
   - **4. night%1:28:02::**: The dark part of the diurnal cycle considered a time unit. This could fit as it refers to a specific night.
   - **5. night%1:26:00::**: Darkness. While related, "night" here is not used to directly mean darkness, though it's associated.
   - **6. night%1:28:05::**: A shortening of nightfall. This doesn't directly fit the context.
   - **7. night%1:28:03::**: The time between sunset and midnight. This is a specific part of the night.
   - **8. night%1:18:00::**: Roman goddess of night. This is unrelated to the context.

3. **Choosing the Best Sense**:
   - The context emphasizes a specific "night" after an earthquake, indicating a particular period of time.
   - Senses 1, 4, and 7 relate to time periods associated with night. Sense 1 is general, sense 4 treats night as a time unit, and sense 7 is more specific to the time between sunset and midnight.
   - The description of the night as "long, frightening" suggests it's not just any night but a significant one, aligning with sense 4, which considers night as a time unit, fitting the context of counting or referring to a specific night after an event.

4. **Conclusion**: The best fit is **sense_index: 4** (night%1:28:02::), as it refers to "the dark part of the diurnal cycle considered a time unit," which matches the context of referring to a specific night ("the night after Tuesday's devastating earthquake").

{"sense_index": 4}


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

[User]
Target lemma: devastate
Target surface form: devastating
Context:
In the long, frightening night after Tuesday's <t>devastating</t> earthquake, Bay Area residents searched for comfort and solace wherever they could. Some found it on the screen of a personal computer.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=devastate%2:30:00:: | definition=cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly | synonyms=lay waste to, waste, desolate, ravage, scourge | examples=The enemy lay waste to the countryside after the invasion
2. sense_key=devastate%2:30:01:: | definition=overwhelm or overpower | examples=He was devastated by his grief when his son died

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

1. **Context Analysis**: The sentence discusses the aftermath of an earthquake in the Bay Area, describing it as a "long, frightening night" and mentioning that residents searched for comfort. This sets a scene of destruction and distress.

2. **Target Word**: The word "devastating" is used to describe the earthquake, indicating that the earthquake had a severe or destructive impact.

3. **Candidate Senses**:
   - **Sense 1**: "cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly" with synonyms like "lay waste to, waste, desolate, ravage, scourge" and an example related to an enemy destroying a countryside after an invasion.
   - **Sense 2**: "overwhelm or overpower" with an example of someone being devastated by grief upon the death of their son.

4. **Analysis**:
   - The context is about an earthquake and its impact on the Bay Area. Earthquakes are known for causing physical destruction.
   - The first sense directly relates to causing destruction or ruin, which aligns with the typical consequences of a significant earthquake.
   - The synonyms provided for the first sense ("lay waste to, waste, desolate, ravage, scourge") all convey a sense of severe destruction, fitting the context of an earthquake's impact.
   - The second sense, while relevant to the emotional impact of a disaster, is more about the emotional state of being overwhelmed rather than the physical destruction caused by the earthquake.

5. **Decision**: Given that "devastating" is used to describe the earthquake and its immediate physical impact on the area, the most appropriate sense is the one related to causing extensive destruction or ruin.

6. **Indexed Sense Selection**: The first sense provided corresponds to this interpretation, and it is indexed as "1".

Therefore, the best indexed sense for "devastating" in the given context is: {"sense_index": 1}.


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

[User]
Target lemma: earthquake
Target surface form: earthquake
Context:
In the long, frightening night after Tuesday's devastating <t>earthquake</t>, Bay Area residents searched for comfort and solace wherever they could. Some found it on the screen of a personal computer.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=earthquake%1:11:00:: | definition=shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane of from volcanic activity | synonyms=quake, temblor, seism
2. sense_key=earthquake%1:26:00:: | definition=a disturbance that is extremely disruptive | examples=selling the company caused an earthquake among the employees

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

The context is: "In the long, frightening night after Tuesday's devastating <t>earthquake</t>, Bay Area residents searched for comfort and solace wherever they could. Some found it on the screen of a personal computer."

The two candidate senses are:
1. A geological event characterized by shaking and vibration at the earth's surface due to underground movement or volcanic activity.
2. A metaphorical disturbance that is extremely disruptive.

The context mentions "Tuesday's devastating earthquake" and "Bay Area residents," which strongly suggests a connection to a real seismic event, as the Bay Area is known for its seismic activity (e.g., the San Francisco Bay Area was affected by the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake and has experienced other significant earthquakes).

The first sense directly relates to a geological event, which fits the context of a "devastating earthquake" affecting the Bay Area. The use of "devastating" also aligns with the impact of a significant seismic event.

The second sense, while potentially applicable in other contexts where "earthquake" is used metaphorically, does not fit as well here because the context implies a literal event due to the mention of a specific geographic location (Bay Area) and the nature of the event (devastating).

Therefore, the most appropriate sense for "earthquake" in this context is the first one, which corresponds to a geological event.

{"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: resident
Target surface form: residents
Context:
In the long, frightening night after Tuesday's devastating earthquake, Bay Area <t>residents</t> searched for comfort and solace wherever they could. Some found it on the screen of a personal computer.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=resident%1:18:00:: | definition=someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there | synonyms=occupant, occupier
2. sense_key=resident%1:18:01:: | definition=a physician (especially an intern) who lives in a hospital and cares for hospitalized patients under the supervision of the medical staff of the hospital | synonyms=house physician, resident physician | examples=the resident was receiving special clinical training at the hospital

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

1. **Context Analysis**: The sentence discusses people in the Bay Area searching for comfort after an earthquake, indicating that "residents" refers to individuals living in a specific geographic area.

2. **Candidate Senses**:
   - **1. someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there**: This definition aligns with the context, as "Bay Area residents" refers to people living in the Bay Area.
   - **2. a physician who lives in a hospital and cares for hospitalized patients**: This definition is specific to a medical context, which is not relevant to the given sentence about earthquake survivors.

3. **Synonyms and Examples**:
   - For sense 1, synonyms like "occupant" and "occupier" support the interpretation that it refers to individuals living in a place.
   - For sense 2, the examples and synonyms ("house physician," "resident physician") clearly indicate a medical professional context, which doesn't fit the given sentence.

4. **Choosing the Best Indexed Sense**:
   - The context clearly indicates that "residents" refers to people living in the Bay Area, not medical professionals.
   - Therefore, the definition that matches is "someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there," which corresponds to **sense 1**.

Given the instructions and the analysis, the response should be formatted as a JSON object indicating the chosen sense index.

{"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: search
Target surface form: searched
Context:
In the long, frightening night after Tuesday's devastating earthquake, Bay Area residents <t>searched</t> for comfort and solace wherever they could. Some found it on the screen of a personal computer.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=search%2:35:00:: | definition=try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of | synonyms=seek, look for | examples=The police are searching for clues; They are searching for the missing man in the entire county
2. sense_key=search%2:39:00:: | definition=search or seek | synonyms=look | examples=We looked all day and finally found the child in the forest; Look elsewhere for the perfect gift!
3. sense_key=search%2:31:00:: | definition=inquire into | synonyms=research, explore | examples=the students had to research the history of the Second World War for their history project; He searched for information on his relatives on the web
4. sense_key=search%2:35:01:: | definition=subject to a search | examples=The police searched the suspect; We searched the whole house for the missing keys

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

1. **Context Analysis**: The sentence is "In the long, frightening night after Tuesday's devastating earthquake, Bay Area residents searched for comfort and solace wherever they could." Here, "searched" is used to indicate that the residents were trying to find comfort and solace.

2. **Candidate Senses Analysis**:
   - **Sense 1**: "try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of" with synonyms "seek, look for". The example given is about searching for clues or a missing man, which involves a more specific or tangible target.
   - **Sense 2**: "search or seek" with the synonym "look". The examples provided suggest a general act of looking, which can be for anything, tangible or intangible.
   - **Sense 3**: "inquire into" with synonyms "research, explore". This involves a deeper investigation or study, often into information or knowledge.
   - **Sense 4**: "subject to a search", which involves a thorough examination of a place or person, typically by authorities.

3. **Applying Context to Candidate Senses**:
   - The context involves residents trying to find "comfort and solace" after an earthquake. This is not about a physical search like in Sense 4, nor is it necessarily about inquiring into something as in Sense 3, although it could be argued that seeking comfort involves some form of inquiry.
   - The act of searching here is more about trying to find something intangible (comfort and solace), which aligns more closely with the general act of seeking or looking as described in Sense 2.

4. **Choosing the Best Indexed Sense**:
   - Sense 1 is plausible because it involves trying to locate or discover something, but it's often used with more specific targets.
   - Sense 2 is a good fit because "look" is a synonym that can be used in a broad sense, including looking for intangible things like comfort.
   - Sense 3 could be considered because seeking comfort can involve some form of exploration or inquiry into how to feel better, but it's a bit more specific to information or knowledge.
   - Sense 4 is not a good fit because it involves subjecting someone or something to a search, typically in a more formal or authoritative context.

Given the context and the examples, **Sense 2** seems to be the most appropriate. The residents are looking for comfort and solace, which is akin to "looking" for something in a broad sense. The synonym "look" and the examples provided for Sense 2 ("We looked all day and finally found the child in the forest; Look elsewhere for the perfect gift!") support this interpretation, as they illustrate a general act of seeking or looking that can apply to both tangible and intangible objects.

Therefore, the best indexed sense for "searched" in the given context is **2**.

{"sense_index": 2}


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

[User]
Target lemma: comfort
Target surface form: comfort
Context:
In the long, frightening night after Tuesday's devastating earthquake, Bay Area residents searched for <t>comfort</t> and solace wherever they could. Some found it on the screen of a personal computer.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=comfort%1:26:00:: | definition=a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain | synonyms=comfortableness | examples=he is a man who enjoys his comfort; she longed for the comfortableness of her armchair
2. sense_key=comfort%1:12:00:: | definition=a feeling of freedom from worry or disappointment
3. sense_key=comfort%1:04:00:: | definition=the act of consoling; giving relief in affliction | synonyms=consolation, solace | examples=his presence was a consolation to her
4. sense_key=comfort%1:26:01:: | definition=a freedom from financial difficulty that promotes a comfortable state | synonyms=ease | examples=a life of luxury and ease; he had all the material comforts of this world
5. sense_key=comfort%1:26:02:: | definition=satisfaction or physical well-being provided by a person or thing | examples=his friendship was a comfort; a padded chair was one of the room's few comforts
6. sense_key=comfort%1:06:00:: | definition=bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together | synonyms=quilt, comforter, puff
7. sense_key=comfort%1:04:01:: | definition=assistance, such as that provided to an enemy or to a known criminal | examples=it gave comfort to the enemy

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

The context is: "In the long, frightening night after Tuesday's devastating earthquake, Bay Area residents searched for comfort and solace wherever they could. Some found it on the screen of a personal computer."

The key elements here are "devastating earthquake," "frightening night," and the search for "comfort and solace." The situation described is one of distress and affliction following a natural disaster.

Let's examine the candidate senses:

1. **comfort%1:26:00::** - Relates to a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain. While this could be a desired state, the context emphasizes a search for comfort during a time of distress, not a general state of relaxation.

2. **comfort%1:12:00::** - Refers to a feeling of freedom from worry or disappointment. The context does involve worry and distress, but this sense doesn't directly relate to the act of seeking or providing solace.

3. **comfort%1:04:00::** - Involves the act of consoling or giving relief in affliction. The synonyms provided are "consolation" and "solace," which align closely with the context. The residents are seeking relief or consolation during a difficult time.

4. **comfort%1:26:01::** - Pertains to a freedom from financial difficulty. The context does not directly relate to financial comfort.

5. **comfort%1:26:02::** - Refers to satisfaction or physical well-being provided by a person or thing. While this could be relevant, it's broader and doesn't directly capture the essence of seeking solace during affliction as described.

6. **comfort%1:06:00::** - Relates to a specific type of bedding. This is not relevant to the context.

7. **comfort%1:04:01::** - Involves assistance to an enemy or criminal. This is not relevant to the context.

Given the context and the analysis, the most appropriate sense is related to seeking consolation or relief during a time of affliction, which is directly related to **sense_index: 3**, as it matches the definition "the act of consoling; giving relief in affliction" and is accompanied by synonyms "consolation, solace" that fit the context.

{"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: solace
Target surface form: solace
Context:
In the long, frightening night after Tuesday's devastating earthquake, Bay Area residents searched for comfort and <t>solace</t> wherever they could. Some found it on the screen of a personal computer.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=solace%1:12:00:: | definition=the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment | synonyms=consolation, solacement | examples=second place was no consolation to him
2. sense_key=solace%1:26:00:: | definition=comfort in disappointment or misery | synonyms=solacement
3. sense_key=solace%1:04:00:: | definition=the act of consoling; giving relief in affliction | synonyms=consolation, comfort | examples=his presence was a consolation to her

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

1. **Context Analysis**: The sentence discusses people searching for "comfort and solace" after a devastating earthquake. This indicates that "solace" is being used to refer to something that provides relief or comfort during a time of distress or disaster.

2. **Candidate Senses Analysis**:
   - **Sense 1**: "the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment" with synonyms "consolation, solacement". The example given is "second place was no consolation to him", which suggests a feeling of comfort derived from consolation.
   - **Sense 2**: "comfort in disappointment or misery" with a synonym "solacement". This definition directly refers to a state of being comforted during negative experiences.
   - **Sense 3**: "the act of consoling; giving relief in affliction" with synonyms "consolation, comfort". The example provided is "his presence was a consolation to her", indicating an action or state of providing comfort.

3. **Comparison with Context**: The context implies that "solace" is something being sought or found during a difficult time, suggesting it refers to a state of comfort or relief rather than the act of providing it.

4. **Sense Selection**:
   - **Sense 1** and **Sense 2** both relate to the state of being comforted or consoled. Sense 2 directly mentions "comfort in disappointment or misery", which aligns closely with the context of people seeking comfort after an earthquake.
   - **Sense 3** refers to the act of consoling, which is slightly different from the state of being consoled or comforted.

5. **Decision**: The context suggests that "solace" is being used to denote a state of comfort or relief that people are seeking. Both Sense 1 and Sense 2 could fit this interpretation. However, Sense 2 ("comfort in disappointment or misery") is more directly related to the context without implying a specific source of consolation (as Sense 1 and Sense 3 might suggest through their examples). Sense 2 is indexed as 2.

The best answer is {"sense_index": 2}.