Chapter XXVII

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From this reading During the “Repeal” movement (about 1840) the original song was revived, with the exception of the first verse, and the name of O’Connell was substituted for that of Lord Edward.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading It has always been a favourite with the Irish people at all times of political excitement; either varied or re-written, according to circumstances.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading During the “Repeal” movement (about 1840) the original song was revived, with the exception of the first verse, and the name of O’Connell was substituted for that of Lord Edward.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading It has always been a favourite with the Irish people at all times of political excitement; either varied or re-written, according to circumstances.

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From this reading At the time of the celebrated Clare election, carried by Daniel O’Connell while the “Catholic Emancipation” cause was yet pending, they sang a street ballad in Dublin running thus:―― “Into Parliament you’ll go, (meaning O’Connell,) says the Shan Van Voght, To extricate our woe, says the Shan Van Voght; Our foes you will amaze, And all Europe you will plaze; And ould Ireland’s now at aise, Says the Shan Van Voght.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading It has always been a favourite with the Irish people at all times of political excitement; either varied or re-written, according to circumstances.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading It has always been a favourite with the Irish people at all times of political excitement; either varied or re-written, according to circumstances.

affect with wonder

From this reading At the time of the celebrated Clare election, carried by Daniel O’Connell while the “Catholic Emancipation” cause was yet pending, they sang a street ballad in Dublin running thus:―― “Into Parliament you’ll go, (meaning O’Connell,) says the Shan Van Voght, To extricate our woe, says the Shan Van Voght; Our foes you will amaze, And all Europe you will plaze; And ould Ireland’s now at aise, Says the Shan Van Voght.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading At the time of the celebrated Clare election, carried by Daniel O’Connell while the “Catholic Emancipation” cause was yet pending, they sang a street ballad in Dublin running thus:―― “Into Parliament you’ll go, (meaning O’Connell,) says the Shan Van Voght, To extricate our woe, says the Shan Van Voght; Our foes you will amaze, And all Europe you will plaze; And ould Ireland’s now at aise, Says the Shan Van Voght.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading There are many other versions of this song.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It has always been a favourite with the Irish people at all times of political excitement; either varied or re-written, according to circumstances.

a narrative song with a recurrent refrain

From this reading At the time of the celebrated Clare election, carried by Daniel O’Connell while the “Catholic Emancipation” cause was yet pending, they sang a street ballad in Dublin running thus:―― “Into Parliament you’ll go, (meaning O’Connell,) says the Shan Van Voght, To extricate our woe, says the Shan Van Voght; Our foes you will amaze, And all Europe you will plaze; And ould Ireland’s now at aise, Says the Shan Van Voght.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It has always been a favourite with the Irish people at all times of political excitement; either varied or re-written, according to circumstances.

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading “Our worthy brave O’Connell, says the Shan Van Voght, To have you in we’re longing, says the Shan Van Voght; Sure you we well have tried, And you’re always at our side, And you never took a bribe, Says the Shan Van Voght.”

payment made to a person in a position of trust to corrupt his judgment

From this reading “Our worthy brave O’Connell, says the Shan Van Voght, To have you in we’re longing, says the Shan Van Voght; Sure you we well have tried, And you’re always at our side, And you never took a bribe, Says the Shan Van Voght.”

showing who or what does the action

From this reading At the time of the celebrated Clare election, carried by Daniel O’Connell while the “Catholic Emancipation” cause was yet pending, they sang a street ballad in Dublin running thus:―― “Into Parliament you’ll go, (meaning O’Connell,) says the Shan Van Voght, To extricate our woe, says the Shan Van Voght; Our foes you will amaze, And all Europe you will plaze; And ould Ireland’s now at aise, Says the Shan Van Voght.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading At the time of the celebrated Clare election, carried by Daniel O’Connell while the “Catholic Emancipation” cause was yet pending, they sang a street ballad in Dublin running thus:―― “Into Parliament you’ll go, (meaning O’Connell,) says the Shan Van Voght, To extricate our woe, says the Shan Van Voght; Our foes you will amaze, And all Europe you will plaze; And ould Ireland’s now at aise, Says the Shan Van Voght.

of or relating to or supporting Catholicism

From this reading At the time of the celebrated Clare election, carried by Daniel O’Connell while the “Catholic Emancipation” cause was yet pending, they sang a street ballad in Dublin running thus:―― “Into Parliament you’ll go, (meaning O’Connell,) says the Shan Van Voght, To extricate our woe, says the Shan Van Voght; Our foes you will amaze, And all Europe you will plaze; And ould Ireland’s now at aise, Says the Shan Van Voght.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading At the time of the celebrated Clare election, carried by Daniel O’Connell while the “Catholic Emancipation” cause was yet pending, they sang a street ballad in Dublin running thus:―― “Into Parliament you’ll go, (meaning O’Connell,) says the Shan Van Voght, To extricate our woe, says the Shan Van Voght; Our foes you will amaze, And all Europe you will plaze; And ould Ireland’s now at aise, Says the Shan Van Voght.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading At the time of the celebrated Clare election, carried by Daniel O’Connell while the “Catholic Emancipation” cause was yet pending, they sang a street ballad in Dublin running thus:―― “Into Parliament you’ll go, (meaning O’Connell,) says the Shan Van Voght, To extricate our woe, says the Shan Van Voght; Our foes you will amaze, And all Europe you will plaze; And ould Ireland’s now at aise, Says the Shan Van Voght.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading It has always been a favourite with the Irish people at all times of political excitement; either varied or re-written, according to circumstances.

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From this reading At the time of the celebrated Clare election, carried by Daniel O’Connell while the “Catholic Emancipation” cause was yet pending, they sang a street ballad in Dublin running thus:―― “Into Parliament you’ll go, (meaning O’Connell,) says the Shan Van Voght, To extricate our woe, says the Shan Van Voght; Our foes you will amaze, And all Europe you will plaze; And ould Ireland’s now at aise, Says the Shan Van Voght.

(Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC)

From this reading At the time of the celebrated Clare election, carried by Daniel O’Connell while the “Catholic Emancipation” cause was yet pending, they sang a street ballad in Dublin running thus:―― “Into Parliament you’ll go, (meaning O’Connell,) says the Shan Van Voght, To extricate our woe, says the Shan Van Voght; Our foes you will amaze, And all Europe you will plaze; And ould Ireland’s now at aise, Says the Shan Van Voght.

capital and largest city and major port of the Irish Republic

From this reading At the time of the celebrated Clare election, carried by Daniel O’Connell while the “Catholic Emancipation” cause was yet pending, they sang a street ballad in Dublin running thus:―― “Into Parliament you’ll go, (meaning O’Connell,) says the Shan Van Voght, To extricate our woe, says the Shan Van Voght; Our foes you will amaze, And all Europe you will plaze; And ould Ireland’s now at aise, Says the Shan Van Voght.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During the “Repeal” movement (about 1840) the original song was revived, with the exception of the first verse, and the name of O’Connell was substituted for that of Lord Edward.

King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)

From this reading During the “Repeal” movement (about 1840) the original song was revived, with the exception of the first verse, and the name of O’Connell was substituted for that of Lord Edward.

one or the other of two

From this reading It has always been a favourite with the Irish people at all times of political excitement; either varied or re-written, according to circumstances.

a vote to select the winner of a position or political office

From this reading At the time of the celebrated Clare election, carried by Daniel O’Connell while the “Catholic Emancipation” cause was yet pending, they sang a street ballad in Dublin running thus:―― “Into Parliament you’ll go, (meaning O’Connell,) says the Shan Van Voght, To extricate our woe, says the Shan Van Voght; Our foes you will amaze, And all Europe you will plaze; And ould Ireland’s now at aise, Says the Shan Van Voght.

freeing someone from the control of another; especially a parent's relinquishing authority and control over a minor child

From this reading At the time of the celebrated Clare election, carried by Daniel O’Connell while the “Catholic Emancipation” cause was yet pending, they sang a street ballad in Dublin running thus:―― “Into Parliament you’ll go, (meaning O’Connell,) says the Shan Van Voght, To extricate our woe, says the Shan Van Voght; Our foes you will amaze, And all Europe you will plaze; And ould Ireland’s now at aise, Says the Shan Van Voght.

the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles

From this reading At the time of the celebrated Clare election, carried by Daniel O’Connell while the “Catholic Emancipation” cause was yet pending, they sang a street ballad in Dublin running thus:―― “Into Parliament you’ll go, (meaning O’Connell,) says the Shan Van Voght, To extricate our woe, says the Shan Van Voght; Our foes you will amaze, And all Europe you will plaze; And ould Ireland’s now at aise, Says the Shan Van Voght.

a deliberate act of omission

From this reading During the “Repeal” movement (about 1840) the original song was revived, with the exception of the first verse, and the name of O’Connell was substituted for that of Lord Edward.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading It has always been a favourite with the Irish people at all times of political excitement; either varied or re-written, according to circumstances.

release from entanglement of difficulty

From this reading At the time of the celebrated Clare election, carried by Daniel O’Connell while the “Catholic Emancipation” cause was yet pending, they sang a street ballad in Dublin running thus:―― “Into Parliament you’ll go, (meaning O’Connell,) says the Shan Van Voght, To extricate our woe, says the Shan Van Voght; Our foes you will amaze, And all Europe you will plaze; And ould Ireland’s now at aise, Says the Shan Van Voght.

a competitor thought likely to win

From this reading It has always been a favourite with the Irish people at all times of political excitement; either varied or re-written, according to circumstances.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading During the “Repeal” movement (about 1840) the original song was revived, with the exception of the first verse, and the name of O’Connell was substituted for that of Lord Edward.

plural of “foe” — an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)

From this reading At the time of the celebrated Clare election, carried by Daniel O’Connell while the “Catholic Emancipation” cause was yet pending, they sang a street ballad in Dublin running thus:―― “Into Parliament you’ll go, (meaning O’Connell,) says the Shan Van Voght, To extricate our woe, says the Shan Van Voght; Our foes you will amaze, And all Europe you will plaze; And ould Ireland’s now at aise, Says the Shan Van Voght.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading During the “Repeal” movement (about 1840) the original song was revived, with the exception of the first verse, and the name of O’Connell was substituted for that of Lord Edward.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading At the time of the celebrated Clare election, carried by Daniel O’Connell while the “Catholic Emancipation” cause was yet pending, they sang a street ballad in Dublin running thus:―― “Into Parliament you’ll go, (meaning O’Connell,) says the Shan Van Voght, To extricate our woe, says the Shan Van Voght; Our foes you will amaze, And all Europe you will plaze; And ould Ireland’s now at aise, Says the Shan Van Voght.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It has always been a favourite with the Irish people at all times of political excitement; either varied or re-written, according to circumstances.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “Our worthy brave O’Connell, says the Shan Van Voght, To have you in we’re longing, says the Shan Van Voght; Sure you we well have tried, And you’re always at our side, And you never took a bribe, Says the Shan Van Voght.”

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading At the time of the celebrated Clare election, carried by Daniel O’Connell while the “Catholic Emancipation” cause was yet pending, they sang a street ballad in Dublin running thus:―― “Into Parliament you’ll go, (meaning O’Connell,) says the Shan Van Voght, To extricate our woe, says the Shan Van Voght; Our foes you will amaze, And all Europe you will plaze; And ould Ireland’s now at aise, Says the Shan Van Voght.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading At the time of the celebrated Clare election, carried by Daniel O’Connell while the “Catholic Emancipation” cause was yet pending, they sang a street ballad in Dublin running thus:―― “Into Parliament you’ll go, (meaning O’Connell,) says the Shan Van Voght, To extricate our woe, says the Shan Van Voght; Our foes you will amaze, And all Europe you will plaze; And ould Ireland’s now at aise, Says the Shan Van Voght.

possessive form of “ireland” — a republic consisting of 26 of 32 counties comprising the island of Ireland; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1921

From this reading At the time of the celebrated Clare election, carried by Daniel O’Connell while the “Catholic Emancipation” cause was yet pending, they sang a street ballad in Dublin running thus:―― “Into Parliament you’ll go, (meaning O’Connell,) says the Shan Van Voght, To extricate our woe, says the Shan Van Voght; Our foes you will amaze, And all Europe you will plaze; And ould Ireland’s now at aise, Says the Shan Van Voght.

people of Ireland or of Irish extraction

From this reading It has always been a favourite with the Irish people at all times of political excitement; either varied or re-written, according to circumstances.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It has always been a favourite with the Irish people at all times of political excitement; either varied or re-written, according to circumstances.

prolonged unfulfilled desire or need

From this reading “Our worthy brave O’Connell, says the Shan Van Voght, To have you in we’re longing, says the Shan Van Voght; Sure you we well have tried, And you’re always at our side, And you never took a bribe, Says the Shan Van Voght.”

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading During the “Repeal” movement (about 1840) the original song was revived, with the exception of the first verse, and the name of O’Connell was substituted for that of Lord Edward.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading There are many other versions of this song.

the message that is intended or expressed or signified

From this reading At the time of the celebrated Clare election, carried by Daniel O’Connell while the “Catholic Emancipation” cause was yet pending, they sang a street ballad in Dublin running thus:―― “Into Parliament you’ll go, (meaning O’Connell,) says the Shan Van Voght, To extricate our woe, says the Shan Van Voght; Our foes you will amaze, And all Europe you will plaze; And ould Ireland’s now at aise, Says the Shan Van Voght.

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading During the “Repeal” movement (about 1840) the original song was revived, with the exception of the first verse, and the name of O’Connell was substituted for that of Lord Edward.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading During the “Repeal” movement (about 1840) the original song was revived, with the exception of the first verse, and the name of O’Connell was substituted for that of Lord Edward.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading “Our worthy brave O’Connell, says the Shan Van Voght, To have you in we’re longing, says the Shan Van Voght; Sure you we well have tried, And you’re always at our side, And you never took a bribe, Says the Shan Van Voght.”

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading At the time of the celebrated Clare election, carried by Daniel O’Connell while the “Catholic Emancipation” cause was yet pending, they sang a street ballad in Dublin running thus:―― “Into Parliament you’ll go, (meaning O’Connell,) says the Shan Van Voght, To extricate our woe, says the Shan Van Voght; Our foes you will amaze, And all Europe you will plaze; And ould Ireland’s now at aise, Says the Shan Van Voght.

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From this reading At the time of the celebrated Clare election, carried by Daniel O’Connell while the “Catholic Emancipation” cause was yet pending, they sang a street ballad in Dublin running thus:―― “Into Parliament you’ll go, (meaning O’Connell,) says the Shan Van Voght, To extricate our woe, says the Shan Van Voght; Our foes you will amaze, And all Europe you will plaze; And ould Ireland’s now at aise, Says the Shan Van Voght.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There are many other versions of this song.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It has always been a favourite with the Irish people at all times of political excitement; either varied or re-written, according to circumstances.

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading During the “Repeal” movement (about 1840) the original song was revived, with the exception of the first verse, and the name of O’Connell was substituted for that of Lord Edward.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading There are many other versions of this song.

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From this reading At the time of the celebrated Clare election, carried by Daniel O’Connell while the “Catholic Emancipation” cause was yet pending, they sang a street ballad in Dublin running thus:―― “Into Parliament you’ll go, (meaning O’Connell,) says the Shan Van Voght, To extricate our woe, says the Shan Van Voght; Our foes you will amaze, And all Europe you will plaze; And ould Ireland’s now at aise, Says the Shan Van Voght.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading At the time of the celebrated Clare election, carried by Daniel O’Connell while the “Catholic Emancipation” cause was yet pending, they sang a street ballad in Dublin running thus:―― “Into Parliament you’ll go, (meaning O’Connell,) says the Shan Van Voght, To extricate our woe, says the Shan Van Voght; Our foes you will amaze, And all Europe you will plaze; And ould Ireland’s now at aise, Says the Shan Van Voght.

a legislative assembly in certain countries

From this reading At the time of the celebrated Clare election, carried by Daniel O’Connell while the “Catholic Emancipation” cause was yet pending, they sang a street ballad in Dublin running thus:―― “Into Parliament you’ll go, (meaning O’Connell,) says the Shan Van Voght, To extricate our woe, says the Shan Van Voght; Our foes you will amaze, And all Europe you will plaze; And ould Ireland’s now at aise, Says the Shan Van Voght.

awaiting conclusion or confirmation

From this reading At the time of the celebrated Clare election, carried by Daniel O’Connell while the “Catholic Emancipation” cause was yet pending, they sang a street ballad in Dublin running thus:―― “Into Parliament you’ll go, (meaning O’Connell,) says the Shan Van Voght, To extricate our woe, says the Shan Van Voght; Our foes you will amaze, And all Europe you will plaze; And ould Ireland’s now at aise, Says the Shan Van Voght.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading It has always been a favourite with the Irish people at all times of political excitement; either varied or re-written, according to circumstances.

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From this reading At the time of the celebrated Clare election, carried by Daniel O’Connell while the “Catholic Emancipation” cause was yet pending, they sang a street ballad in Dublin running thus:―― “Into Parliament you’ll go, (meaning O’Connell,) says the Shan Van Voght, To extricate our woe, says the Shan Van Voght; Our foes you will amaze, And all Europe you will plaze; And ould Ireland’s now at aise, Says the Shan Van Voght.

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading It has always been a favourite with the Irish people at all times of political excitement; either varied or re-written, according to circumstances.

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From this reading It has always been a favourite with the Irish people at all times of political excitement; either varied or re-written, according to circumstances.

the act of abrogating; an official or legal cancellation

From this reading During the “Repeal” movement (about 1840) the original song was revived, with the exception of the first verse, and the name of O’Connell was substituted for that of Lord Edward.

restored to consciousness or life or vigor

From this reading During the “Repeal” movement (about 1840) the original song was revived, with the exception of the first verse, and the name of O’Connell was substituted for that of Lord Edward.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading At the time of the celebrated Clare election, carried by Daniel O’Connell while the “Catholic Emancipation” cause was yet pending, they sang a street ballad in Dublin running thus:―― “Into Parliament you’ll go, (meaning O’Connell,) says the Shan Van Voght, To extricate our woe, says the Shan Van Voght; Our foes you will amaze, And all Europe you will plaze; And ould Ireland’s now at aise, Says the Shan Van Voght.

North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng

From this reading At the time of the celebrated Clare election, carried by Daniel O’Connell while the “Catholic Emancipation” cause was yet pending, they sang a street ballad in Dublin running thus:―― “Into Parliament you’ll go, (meaning O’Connell,) says the Shan Van Voght, To extricate our woe, says the Shan Van Voght; Our foes you will amaze, And all Europe you will plaze; And ould Ireland’s now at aise, Says the Shan Van Voght.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading At the time of the celebrated Clare election, carried by Daniel O’Connell while the “Catholic Emancipation” cause was yet pending, they sang a street ballad in Dublin running thus:―― “Into Parliament you’ll go, (meaning O’Connell,) says the Shan Van Voght, To extricate our woe, says the Shan Van Voght; Our foes you will amaze, And all Europe you will plaze; And ould Ireland’s now at aise, Says the Shan Van Voght.

the form of “shall” used in the contraction “shan’t”

From this reading At the time of the celebrated Clare election, carried by Daniel O’Connell while the “Catholic Emancipation” cause was yet pending, they sang a street ballad in Dublin running thus:―― “Into Parliament you’ll go, (meaning O’Connell,) says the Shan Van Voght, To extricate our woe, says the Shan Van Voght; Our foes you will amaze, And all Europe you will plaze; And ould Ireland’s now at aise, Says the Shan Van Voght.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading “Our worthy brave O’Connell, says the Shan Van Voght, To have you in we’re longing, says the Shan Van Voght; Sure you we well have tried, And you’re always at our side, And you never took a bribe, Says the Shan Van Voght.”

a short musical composition with words

From this reading There are many other versions of this song.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading At the time of the celebrated Clare election, carried by Daniel O’Connell while the “Catholic Emancipation” cause was yet pending, they sang a street ballad in Dublin running thus:―― “Into Parliament you’ll go, (meaning O’Connell,) says the Shan Van Voght, To extricate our woe, says the Shan Van Voght; Our foes you will amaze, And all Europe you will plaze; And ould Ireland’s now at aise, Says the Shan Van Voght.

past form of “substitute” — put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items

From this reading During the “Repeal” movement (about 1840) the original song was revived, with the exception of the first verse, and the name of O’Connell was substituted for that of Lord Edward.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading “Our worthy brave O’Connell, says the Shan Van Voght, To have you in we’re longing, says the Shan Van Voght; Sure you we well have tried, And you’re always at our side, And you never took a bribe, Says the Shan Van Voght.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading During the “Repeal” movement (about 1840) the original song was revived, with the exception of the first verse, and the name of O’Connell was substituted for that of Lord Edward.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading It has always been a favourite with the Irish people at all times of political excitement; either varied or re-written, according to circumstances.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There are many other versions of this song.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading At the time of the celebrated Clare election, carried by Daniel O’Connell while the “Catholic Emancipation” cause was yet pending, they sang a street ballad in Dublin running thus:―― “Into Parliament you’ll go, (meaning O’Connell,) says the Shan Van Voght, To extricate our woe, says the Shan Van Voght; Our foes you will amaze, And all Europe you will plaze; And ould Ireland’s now at aise, Says the Shan Van Voght.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading There are many other versions of this song.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading At the time of the celebrated Clare election, carried by Daniel O’Connell while the “Catholic Emancipation” cause was yet pending, they sang a street ballad in Dublin running thus:―― “Into Parliament you’ll go, (meaning O’Connell,) says the Shan Van Voght, To extricate our woe, says the Shan Van Voght; Our foes you will amaze, And all Europe you will plaze; And ould Ireland’s now at aise, Says the Shan Van Voght.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading At the time of the celebrated Clare election, carried by Daniel O’Connell while the “Catholic Emancipation” cause was yet pending, they sang a street ballad in Dublin running thus:―― “Into Parliament you’ll go, (meaning O’Connell,) says the Shan Van Voght, To extricate our woe, says the Shan Van Voght; Our foes you will amaze, And all Europe you will plaze; And ould Ireland’s now at aise, Says the Shan Van Voght.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading It has always been a favourite with the Irish people at all times of political excitement; either varied or re-written, according to circumstances.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading It has always been a favourite with the Irish people at all times of political excitement; either varied or re-written, according to circumstances.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading “Our worthy brave O’Connell, says the Shan Van Voght, To have you in we’re longing, says the Shan Van Voght; Sure you we well have tried, And you’re always at our side, And you never took a bribe, Says the Shan Van Voght.”

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading “Our worthy brave O’Connell, says the Shan Van Voght, To have you in we’re longing, says the Shan Van Voght; Sure you we well have tried, And you’re always at our side, And you never took a bribe, Says the Shan Van Voght.”

any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)

From this reading At the time of the celebrated Clare election, carried by Daniel O’Connell while the “Catholic Emancipation” cause was yet pending, they sang a street ballad in Dublin running thus:―― “Into Parliament you’ll go, (meaning O’Connell,) says the Shan Van Voght, To extricate our woe, says the Shan Van Voght; Our foes you will amaze, And all Europe you will plaze; And ould Ireland’s now at aise, Says the Shan Van Voght.

characterized by variety

From this reading It has always been a favourite with the Irish people at all times of political excitement; either varied or re-written, according to circumstances.

literature in metrical form

From this reading During the “Repeal” movement (about 1840) the original song was revived, with the exception of the first verse, and the name of O’Connell was substituted for that of Lord Edward.

plural of “version” — an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint

From this reading There are many other versions of this song.

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From this reading At the time of the celebrated Clare election, carried by Daniel O’Connell while the “Catholic Emancipation” cause was yet pending, they sang a street ballad in Dublin running thus:―― “Into Parliament you’ll go, (meaning O’Connell,) says the Shan Van Voght, To extricate our woe, says the Shan Van Voght; Our foes you will amaze, And all Europe you will plaze; And ould Ireland’s now at aise, Says the Shan Van Voght.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading At the time of the celebrated Clare election, carried by Daniel O’Connell while the “Catholic Emancipation” cause was yet pending, they sang a street ballad in Dublin running thus:―― “Into Parliament you’ll go, (meaning O’Connell,) says the Shan Van Voght, To extricate our woe, says the Shan Van Voght; Our foes you will amaze, And all Europe you will plaze; And ould Ireland’s now at aise, Says the Shan Van Voght.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “Our worthy brave O’Connell, says the Shan Van Voght, To have you in we’re longing, says the Shan Van Voght; Sure you we well have tried, And you’re always at our side, And you never took a bribe, Says the Shan Van Voght.”

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From this reading “Our worthy brave O’Connell, says the Shan Van Voght, To have you in we’re longing, says the Shan Van Voght; Sure you we well have tried, And you’re always at our side, And you never took a bribe, Says the Shan Van Voght.”

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading “Our worthy brave O’Connell, says the Shan Van Voght, To have you in we’re longing, says the Shan Van Voght; Sure you we well have tried, And you’re always at our side, And you never took a bribe, Says the Shan Van Voght.”

during the time that

From this reading At the time of the celebrated Clare election, carried by Daniel O’Connell while the “Catholic Emancipation” cause was yet pending, they sang a street ballad in Dublin running thus:―― “Into Parliament you’ll go, (meaning O’Connell,) says the Shan Van Voght, To extricate our woe, says the Shan Van Voght; Our foes you will amaze, And all Europe you will plaze; And ould Ireland’s now at aise, Says the Shan Van Voght.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading At the time of the celebrated Clare election, carried by Daniel O’Connell while the “Catholic Emancipation” cause was yet pending, they sang a street ballad in Dublin running thus:―― “Into Parliament you’ll go, (meaning O’Connell,) says the Shan Van Voght, To extricate our woe, says the Shan Van Voght; Our foes you will amaze, And all Europe you will plaze; And ould Ireland’s now at aise, Says the Shan Van Voght.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It has always been a favourite with the Irish people at all times of political excitement; either varied or re-written, according to circumstances.

misery resulting from affliction

From this reading At the time of the celebrated Clare election, carried by Daniel O’Connell while the “Catholic Emancipation” cause was yet pending, they sang a street ballad in Dublin running thus:―― “Into Parliament you’ll go, (meaning O’Connell,) says the Shan Van Voght, To extricate our woe, says the Shan Van Voght; Our foes you will amaze, And all Europe you will plaze; And ould Ireland’s now at aise, Says the Shan Van Voght.

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading “Our worthy brave O’Connell, says the Shan Van Voght, To have you in we’re longing, says the Shan Van Voght; Sure you we well have tried, And you’re always at our side, And you never took a bribe, Says the Shan Van Voght.”

but in spite of that

From this reading At the time of the celebrated Clare election, carried by Daniel O’Connell while the “Catholic Emancipation” cause was yet pending, they sang a street ballad in Dublin running thus:―― “Into Parliament you’ll go, (meaning O’Connell,) says the Shan Van Voght, To extricate our woe, says the Shan Van Voght; Our foes you will amaze, And all Europe you will plaze; And ould Ireland’s now at aise, Says the Shan Van Voght.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading At the time of the celebrated Clare election, carried by Daniel O’Connell while the “Catholic Emancipation” cause was yet pending, they sang a street ballad in Dublin running thus:―― “Into Parliament you’ll go, (meaning O’Connell,) says the Shan Van Voght, To extricate our woe, says the Shan Van Voght; Our foes you will amaze, And all Europe you will plaze; And ould Ireland’s now at aise, Says the Shan Van Voght.

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From this reading At the time of the celebrated Clare election, carried by Daniel O’Connell while the “Catholic Emancipation” cause was yet pending, they sang a street ballad in Dublin running thus:―― “Into Parliament you’ll go, (meaning O’Connell,) says the Shan Van Voght, To extricate our woe, says the Shan Van Voght; Our foes you will amaze, And all Europe you will plaze; And ould Ireland’s now at aise, Says the Shan Van Voght.

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From this reading “Our worthy brave O’Connell, says the Shan Van Voght, To have you in we’re longing, says the Shan Van Voght; Sure you we well have tried, And you’re always at our side, And you never took a bribe, Says the Shan Van Voght.”