Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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From this reading The 27th of May, 1782, was the day on which Parliament was to assemble in Dublin, and under circumstances of more than ordinary interest.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The 27th of May, 1782, was the day on which Parliament was to assemble in Dublin, and under circumstances of more than ordinary interest.

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

From this reading They who have only known Ireland in a later period, when her political convulsions have degenerated into low sectarian disputes,--irregular irruptions, headed by men of inferior ability, and stimulated solely by personal considerations,--can scarcely form any idea of Dublin in the days of the Volunteers.

the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment

From this reading They who have only known Ireland in a later period, when her political convulsions have degenerated into low sectarian disputes,--irregular irruptions, headed by men of inferior ability, and stimulated solely by personal considerations,--can scarcely form any idea of Dublin in the days of the Volunteers.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading It was not alone that the Court of the Viceroy was unusually splendid, or that the presence of the Parliament crowded the capital with all the country could boast of wealth, station, and influence, but that the pomp and parade of a powerful army added brilliancy and grandeur to a spectacle which, for the magnitude of the interests at stake, and the genius and capacity of those that controlled them, had not its superior in Europe.

(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 was not alone that the Court of the Viceroy was unusually splendid, or that the presence of the Parliament crowded the capital with all the country could boast of wealth, station, and influence, but that the pomp and parade of a powerful army added brilliancy and grandeur to a spectacle which, for the magnitude of the interests at stake, and the genius and capacity of those that controlled them, had not its superior in Europe.

Having no one else present.

From this reading It was not alone that the Court of the Viceroy was unusually splendid, or that the presence of the Parliament crowded the capital with all the country could boast of wealth, station, and influence, but that the pomp and parade of a powerful army added brilliancy and grandeur to a spectacle which, for the magnitude of the interests at stake, and the genius and capacity of those that controlled them, had not its superior in Europe.

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

From this reading The 27th of May, 1782, was the day on which Parliament was to assemble in Dublin, and under circumstances of more than ordinary interest.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading The position of England at the moment was pregnant with anxiety; at war with two powerful nations, she had more than ever reason to conciliate the feelings and consult the wishes of Ireland.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading They who have only known Ireland in a later period, when her political convulsions have degenerated into low sectarian disputes,--irregular irruptions, headed by men of inferior ability, and stimulated solely by personal considerations,--can scarcely form any idea of Dublin in the days of the Volunteers.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading It was not alone that the Court of the Viceroy was unusually splendid, or that the presence of the Parliament crowded the capital with all the country could boast of wealth, station, and influence, but that the pomp and parade of a powerful army added brilliancy and grandeur to a spectacle which, for the magnitude of the interests at stake, and the genius and capacity of those that controlled them, had not its superior in Europe.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The great question of the independence of the Irish Legislature was then to be discussed and determined; and never was the national mind so profoundly excited as when that time drew near.

create by putting components or members together

From this reading The 27th of May, 1782, was the day on which Parliament was to assemble in Dublin, and under circumstances of more than ordinary interest.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was not alone that the Court of the Viceroy was unusually splendid, or that the presence of the Parliament crowded the capital with all the country could boast of wealth, station, and influence, but that the pomp and parade of a powerful army added brilliancy and grandeur to a spectacle which, for the magnitude of the interests at stake, and the genius and capacity of those that controlled them, had not its superior in Europe.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The great question of the independence of the Irish Legislature was then to be discussed and determined; and never was the national mind so profoundly excited as when that time drew near.

show off

From this reading It was not alone that the Court of the Viceroy was unusually splendid, or that the presence of the Parliament crowded the capital with all the country could boast of wealth, station, and influence, but that the pomp and parade of a powerful army added brilliancy and grandeur to a spectacle which, for the magnitude of the interests at stake, and the genius and capacity of those that controlled them, had not its superior in Europe.

a quality that outshines the usual

From this reading It was not alone that the Court of the Viceroy was unusually splendid, or that the presence of the Parliament crowded the capital with all the country could boast of wealth, station, and influence, but that the pomp and parade of a powerful army added brilliancy and grandeur to a spectacle which, for the magnitude of the interests at stake, and the genius and capacity of those that controlled them, had not its superior in Europe.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was not alone that the Court of the Viceroy was unusually splendid, or that the presence of the Parliament crowded the capital with all the country could boast of wealth, station, and influence, but that the pomp and parade of a powerful army added brilliancy and grandeur to a spectacle which, for the magnitude of the interests at stake, and the genius and capacity of those that controlled them, had not its superior in Europe.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading They who have only known Ireland in a later period, when her political convulsions have degenerated into low sectarian disputes,--irregular irruptions, headed by men of inferior ability, and stimulated solely by personal considerations,--can scarcely form any idea of Dublin in the days of the Volunteers.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading They who have only known Ireland in a later period, when her political convulsions have degenerated into low sectarian disputes,--irregular irruptions, headed by men of inferior ability, and stimulated solely by personal considerations,--can scarcely form any idea of Dublin in the days of the Volunteers.

capability to perform or produce

From this reading It was not alone that the Court of the Viceroy was unusually splendid, or that the presence of the Parliament crowded the capital with all the country could boast of wealth, station, and influence, but that the pomp and parade of a powerful army added brilliancy and grandeur to a spectacle which, for the magnitude of the interests at stake, and the genius and capacity of those that controlled them, had not its superior in Europe.

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading It was not alone that the Court of the Viceroy was unusually splendid, or that the presence of the Parliament crowded the capital with all the country could boast of wealth, station, and influence, but that the pomp and parade of a powerful army added brilliancy and grandeur to a spectacle which, for the magnitude of the interests at stake, and the genius and capacity of those that controlled them, had not its superior in Europe.

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

From this reading The 27th of May, 1782, was the day on which Parliament was to assemble in Dublin, and under circumstances of more than ordinary interest.

cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

From this reading The position of England at the moment was pregnant with anxiety; at war with two powerful nations, she had more than ever reason to conciliate the feelings and consult the wishes of Ireland.

plural of “consideration” — the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading They who have only known Ireland in a later period, when her political convulsions have degenerated into low sectarian disputes,--irregular irruptions, headed by men of inferior ability, and stimulated solely by personal considerations,--can scarcely form any idea of Dublin in the days of the Volunteers.

get or ask advice from

From this reading The position of England at the moment was pregnant with anxiety; at war with two powerful nations, she had more than ever reason to conciliate the feelings and consult the wishes of Ireland.

restrained or managed or kept within certain bounds

From this reading It was not alone that the Court of the Viceroy was unusually splendid, or that the presence of the Parliament crowded the capital with all the country could boast of wealth, station, and influence, but that the pomp and parade of a powerful army added brilliancy and grandeur to a spectacle which, for the magnitude of the interests at stake, and the genius and capacity of those that controlled them, had not its superior in Europe.

plural of “convulsion” — a sudden uncontrollable attack

From this reading They who have only known Ireland in a later period, when her political convulsions have degenerated into low sectarian disputes,--irregular irruptions, headed by men of inferior ability, and stimulated solely by personal considerations,--can scarcely form any idea of Dublin in the days of the Volunteers.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading It was not alone that the Court of the Viceroy was unusually splendid, or that the presence of the Parliament crowded the capital with all the country could boast of wealth, station, and influence, but that the pomp and parade of a powerful army added brilliancy and grandeur to a spectacle which, for the magnitude of the interests at stake, and the genius and capacity of those that controlled them, had not its superior in Europe.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading It was not alone that the Court of the Viceroy was unusually splendid, or that the presence of the Parliament crowded the capital with all the country could boast of wealth, station, and influence, but that the pomp and parade of a powerful army added brilliancy and grandeur to a spectacle which, for the magnitude of the interests at stake, and the genius and capacity of those that controlled them, had not its superior in Europe.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading It was not alone that the Court of the Viceroy was unusually splendid, or that the presence of the Parliament crowded the capital with all the country could boast of wealth, station, and influence, but that the pomp and parade of a powerful army added brilliancy and grandeur to a spectacle which, for the magnitude of the interests at stake, and the genius and capacity of those that controlled them, had not its superior in Europe.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading It was not alone that the Court of the Viceroy was unusually splendid, or that the presence of the Parliament crowded the capital with all the country could boast of wealth, station, and influence, but that the pomp and parade of a powerful army added brilliancy and grandeur to a spectacle which, for the magnitude of the interests at stake, and the genius and capacity of those that controlled them, had not its superior in Europe.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The 27th of May, 1782, was the day on which Parliament was to assemble in Dublin, and under circumstances of more than ordinary interest.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading They who have only known Ireland in a later period, when her political convulsions have degenerated into low sectarian disputes,--irregular irruptions, headed by men of inferior ability, and stimulated solely by personal considerations,--can scarcely form any idea of Dublin in the days of the Volunteers.

past form of “degenerate” — grow worse

From this reading They who have only known Ireland in a later period, when her political convulsions have degenerated into low sectarian disputes,--irregular irruptions, headed by men of inferior ability, and stimulated solely by personal considerations,--can scarcely form any idea of Dublin in the days of the Volunteers.

characterized by great determination

From this reading The great question of the independence of the Irish Legislature was then to be discussed and determined; and never was the national mind so profoundly excited as when that time drew near.

past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading The great question of the independence of the Irish Legislature was then to be discussed and determined; and never was the national mind so profoundly excited as when that time drew near.

plural of “dispute” — a disagreement or argument about something important

From this reading They who have only known Ireland in a later period, when her political convulsions have degenerated into low sectarian disputes,--irregular irruptions, headed by men of inferior ability, and stimulated solely by personal considerations,--can scarcely form any idea of Dublin in the days of the Volunteers.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading The great question of the independence of the Irish Legislature was then to be discussed and determined; and never was the national mind so profoundly excited as when that time drew near.

capital and largest city and major port of the Irish Republic

From this reading The 27th of May, 1782, was the day on which Parliament was to assemble in Dublin, and under circumstances of more than ordinary interest.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading The position of England at the moment was pregnant with anxiety; at war with two powerful nations, she had more than ever reason to conciliate the feelings and consult the wishes of Ireland.

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 It was not alone that the Court of the Viceroy was unusually splendid, or that the presence of the Parliament crowded the capital with all the country could boast of wealth, station, and influence, but that the pomp and parade of a powerful army added brilliancy and grandeur to a spectacle which, for the magnitude of the interests at stake, and the genius and capacity of those that controlled them, had not its superior in Europe.

at any time

From this reading The position of England at the moment was pregnant with anxiety; at war with two powerful nations, she had more than ever reason to conciliate the feelings and consult the wishes of Ireland.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading The great question of the independence of the Irish Legislature was then to be discussed and determined; and never was the national mind so profoundly excited as when that time drew near.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading The position of England at the moment was pregnant with anxiety; at war with two powerful nations, she had more than ever reason to conciliate the feelings and consult the wishes of Ireland.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was not alone that the Court of the Viceroy was unusually splendid, or that the presence of the Parliament crowded the capital with all the country could boast of wealth, station, and influence, but that the pomp and parade of a powerful army added brilliancy and grandeur to a spectacle which, for the magnitude of the interests at stake, and the genius and capacity of those that controlled them, had not its superior in Europe.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading They who have only known Ireland in a later period, when her political convulsions have degenerated into low sectarian disputes,--irregular irruptions, headed by men of inferior ability, and stimulated solely by personal considerations,--can scarcely form any idea of Dublin in the days of the Volunteers.

someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality

From this reading It was not alone that the Court of the Viceroy was unusually splendid, or that the presence of the Parliament crowded the capital with all the country could boast of wealth, station, and influence, but that the pomp and parade of a powerful army added brilliancy and grandeur to a spectacle which, for the magnitude of the interests at stake, and the genius and capacity of those that controlled them, had not its superior in Europe.

the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand

From this reading It was not alone that the Court of the Viceroy was unusually splendid, or that the presence of the Parliament crowded the capital with all the country could boast of wealth, station, and influence, but that the pomp and parade of a powerful army added brilliancy and grandeur to a spectacle which, for the magnitude of the interests at stake, and the genius and capacity of those that controlled them, had not its superior in Europe.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The great question of the independence of the Irish Legislature was then to be discussed and determined; and never was the national mind so profoundly excited as when that time drew near.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading It was not alone that the Court of the Viceroy was unusually splendid, or that the presence of the Parliament crowded the capital with all the country could boast of wealth, station, and influence, but that the pomp and parade of a powerful army added brilliancy and grandeur to a spectacle which, for the magnitude of the interests at stake, and the genius and capacity of those that controlled them, had not its superior in Europe.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading They who have only known Ireland in a later period, when her political convulsions have degenerated into low sectarian disputes,--irregular irruptions, headed by men of inferior ability, and stimulated solely by personal considerations,--can scarcely form any idea of Dublin in the days of the Volunteers.

having a heading or course in a certain direction

From this reading They who have only known Ireland in a later period, when her political convulsions have degenerated into low sectarian disputes,--irregular irruptions, headed by men of inferior ability, and stimulated solely by personal considerations,--can scarcely form any idea of Dublin in the days of the Volunteers.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading They who have only known Ireland in a later period, when her political convulsions have degenerated into low sectarian disputes,--irregular irruptions, headed by men of inferior ability, and stimulated solely by personal considerations,--can scarcely form any idea of Dublin in the days of the Volunteers.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading They who have only known Ireland in a later period, when her political convulsions have degenerated into low sectarian disputes,--irregular irruptions, headed by men of inferior ability, and stimulated solely by personal considerations,--can scarcely form any idea of Dublin in the days of the Volunteers.

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

From this reading The 27th of May, 1782, was the day on which Parliament was to assemble in Dublin, and under circumstances of more than ordinary interest.

freedom from control or influence of another or others

From this reading The great question of the independence of the Irish Legislature was then to be discussed and determined; and never was the national mind so profoundly excited as when that time drew near.

of or characteristic of low rank or importance

From this reading They who have only known Ireland in a later period, when her political convulsions have degenerated into low sectarian disputes,--irregular irruptions, headed by men of inferior ability, and stimulated solely by personal considerations,--can scarcely form any idea of Dublin in the days of the Volunteers.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading It was not alone that the Court of the Viceroy was unusually splendid, or that the presence of the Parliament crowded the capital with all the country could boast of wealth, station, and influence, but that the pomp and parade of a powerful army added brilliancy and grandeur to a spectacle which, for the magnitude of the interests at stake, and the genius and capacity of those that controlled them, had not its superior in Europe.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading The 27th of May, 1782, was the day on which Parliament was to assemble in Dublin, and under circumstances of more than ordinary interest.

plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading It was not alone that the Court of the Viceroy was unusually splendid, or that the presence of the Parliament crowded the capital with all the country could boast of wealth, station, and influence, but that the pomp and parade of a powerful army added brilliancy and grandeur to a spectacle which, for the magnitude of the interests at stake, and the genius and capacity of those that controlled them, had not its superior in Europe.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading They who have only known Ireland in a later period, when her political convulsions have degenerated into low sectarian disputes,--irregular irruptions, headed by men of inferior ability, and stimulated solely by personal considerations,--can scarcely form any idea of Dublin in the days of the Volunteers.

a republic consisting of 26 of 32 counties comprising the island of Ireland; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1921

From this reading They who have only known Ireland in a later period, when her political convulsions have degenerated into low sectarian disputes,--irregular irruptions, headed by men of inferior ability, and stimulated solely by personal considerations,--can scarcely form any idea of Dublin in the days of the Volunteers.

people of Ireland or of Irish extraction

From this reading The great question of the independence of the Irish Legislature was then to be discussed and determined; and never was the national mind so profoundly excited as when that time drew near.

contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice

From this reading They who have only known Ireland in a later period, when her political convulsions have degenerated into low sectarian disputes,--irregular irruptions, headed by men of inferior ability, and stimulated solely by personal considerations,--can scarcely form any idea of Dublin in the days of the Volunteers.

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From this reading They who have only known Ireland in a later period, when her political convulsions have degenerated into low sectarian disputes,--irregular irruptions, headed by men of inferior ability, and stimulated solely by personal considerations,--can scarcely form any idea of Dublin in the days of the Volunteers.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was not alone that the Court of the Viceroy was unusually splendid, or that the presence of the Parliament crowded the capital with all the country could boast of wealth, station, and influence, but that the pomp and parade of a powerful army added brilliancy and grandeur to a spectacle which, for the magnitude of the interests at stake, and the genius and capacity of those that controlled them, had not its superior in Europe.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It was not alone that the Court of the Viceroy was unusually splendid, or that the presence of the Parliament crowded the capital with all the country could boast of wealth, station, and influence, but that the pomp and parade of a powerful army added brilliancy and grandeur to a spectacle which, for the magnitude of the interests at stake, and the genius and capacity of those that controlled them, had not its superior in Europe.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading They who have only known Ireland in a later period, when her political convulsions have degenerated into low sectarian disputes,--irregular irruptions, headed by men of inferior ability, and stimulated solely by personal considerations,--can scarcely form any idea of Dublin in the days of the Volunteers.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading They who have only known Ireland in a later period, when her political convulsions have degenerated into low sectarian disputes,--irregular irruptions, headed by men of inferior ability, and stimulated solely by personal considerations,--can scarcely form any idea of Dublin in the days of the Volunteers.

persons who make or amend or repeal laws

From this reading The great question of the independence of the Irish Legislature was then to be discussed and determined; and never was the national mind so profoundly excited as when that time drew near.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading They who have only known Ireland in a later period, when her political convulsions have degenerated into low sectarian disputes,--irregular irruptions, headed by men of inferior ability, and stimulated solely by personal considerations,--can scarcely form any idea of Dublin in the days of the Volunteers.

the property of relative size or extent (whether large or small)

From this reading It was not alone that the Court of the Viceroy was unusually splendid, or that the presence of the Parliament crowded the capital with all the country could boast of wealth, station, and influence, but that the pomp and parade of a powerful army added brilliancy and grandeur to a spectacle which, for the magnitude of the interests at stake, and the genius and capacity of those that controlled them, had not its superior in Europe.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading The 27th of May, 1782, was the day on which Parliament was to assemble in Dublin, and under circumstances of more than ordinary interest.

the force of workers available

From this reading They who have only known Ireland in a later period, when her political convulsions have degenerated into low sectarian disputes,--irregular irruptions, headed by men of inferior ability, and stimulated solely by personal considerations,--can scarcely form any idea of Dublin in the days of the Volunteers.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading The great question of the independence of the Irish Legislature was then to be discussed and determined; and never was the national mind so profoundly excited as when that time drew near.

a particular point in time

From this reading The position of England at the moment was pregnant with anxiety; at war with two powerful nations, she had more than ever reason to conciliate the feelings and consult the wishes of Ireland.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The 27th of May, 1782, was the day on which Parliament was to assemble in Dublin, and under circumstances of more than ordinary interest.

of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country

From this reading The great question of the independence of the Irish Legislature was then to be discussed and determined; and never was the national mind so profoundly excited as when that time drew near.

plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading The position of England at the moment was pregnant with anxiety; at war with two powerful nations, she had more than ever reason to conciliate the feelings and consult the wishes of Ireland.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading The great question of the independence of the Irish Legislature was then to be discussed and determined; and never was the national mind so profoundly excited as when that time drew near.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading The great question of the independence of the Irish Legislature was then to be discussed and determined; and never was the national mind so profoundly excited as when that time drew near.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was not alone that the Court of the Viceroy was unusually splendid, or that the presence of the Parliament crowded the capital with all the country could boast of wealth, station, and influence, but that the pomp and parade of a powerful army added brilliancy and grandeur to a spectacle which, for the magnitude of the interests at stake, and the genius and capacity of those that controlled them, had not its superior in Europe.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The 27th of May, 1782, was the day on which Parliament was to assemble in Dublin, and under circumstances of more than ordinary interest.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The 27th of May, 1782, was the day on which Parliament was to assemble in Dublin, and under circumstances of more than ordinary interest.

and nothing more

From this reading They who have only known Ireland in a later period, when her political convulsions have degenerated into low sectarian disputes,--irregular irruptions, headed by men of inferior ability, and stimulated solely by personal considerations,--can scarcely form any idea of Dublin in the days of the Volunteers.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It was not alone that the Court of the Viceroy was unusually splendid, or that the presence of the Parliament crowded the capital with all the country could boast of wealth, station, and influence, but that the pomp and parade of a powerful army added brilliancy and grandeur to a spectacle which, for the magnitude of the interests at stake, and the genius and capacity of those that controlled them, had not its superior in Europe.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading The 27th of May, 1782, was the day on which Parliament was to assemble in Dublin, and under circumstances of more than ordinary interest.

a ceremonial procession including people marching

From this reading It was not alone that the Court of the Viceroy was unusually splendid, or that the presence of the Parliament crowded the capital with all the country could boast of wealth, station, and influence, but that the pomp and parade of a powerful army added brilliancy and grandeur to a spectacle which, for the magnitude of the interests at stake, and the genius and capacity of those that controlled them, had not its superior in Europe.

a legislative assembly in certain countries

From this reading The 27th of May, 1782, was the day on which Parliament was to assemble in Dublin, and under circumstances of more than ordinary interest.

an amount of time

From this reading They who have only known Ireland in a later period, when her political convulsions have degenerated into low sectarian disputes,--irregular irruptions, headed by men of inferior ability, and stimulated solely by personal considerations,--can scarcely form any idea of Dublin in the days of the Volunteers.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading They who have only known Ireland in a later period, when her political convulsions have degenerated into low sectarian disputes,--irregular irruptions, headed by men of inferior ability, and stimulated solely by personal considerations,--can scarcely form any idea of Dublin in the days of the Volunteers.

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading They who have only known Ireland in a later period, when her political convulsions have degenerated into low sectarian disputes,--irregular irruptions, headed by men of inferior ability, and stimulated solely by personal considerations,--can scarcely form any idea of Dublin in the days of the Volunteers.

cheap or pretentious or vain display

From this reading It was not alone that the Court of the Viceroy was unusually splendid, or that the presence of the Parliament crowded the capital with all the country could boast of wealth, station, and influence, but that the pomp and parade of a powerful army added brilliancy and grandeur to a spectacle which, for the magnitude of the interests at stake, and the genius and capacity of those that controlled them, had not its superior in Europe.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading The position of England at the moment was pregnant with anxiety; at war with two powerful nations, she had more than ever reason to conciliate the feelings and consult the wishes of Ireland.

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading It was not alone that the Court of the Viceroy was unusually splendid, or that the presence of the Parliament crowded the capital with all the country could boast of wealth, station, and influence, but that the pomp and parade of a powerful army added brilliancy and grandeur to a spectacle which, for the magnitude of the interests at stake, and the genius and capacity of those that controlled them, had not its superior in Europe.

carrying developing offspring within the body or being about to produce new life

From this reading The position of England at the moment was pregnant with anxiety; at war with two powerful nations, she had more than ever reason to conciliate the feelings and consult the wishes of Ireland.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading It was not alone that the Court of the Viceroy was unusually splendid, or that the presence of the Parliament crowded the capital with all the country could boast of wealth, station, and influence, but that the pomp and parade of a powerful army added brilliancy and grandeur to a spectacle which, for the magnitude of the interests at stake, and the genius and capacity of those that controlled them, had not its superior in Europe.

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading The great question of the independence of the Irish Legislature was then to be discussed and determined; and never was the national mind so profoundly excited as when that time drew near.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading The great question of the independence of the Irish Legislature was then to be discussed and determined; and never was the national mind so profoundly excited as when that time drew near.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading The position of England at the moment was pregnant with anxiety; at war with two powerful nations, she had more than ever reason to conciliate the feelings and consult the wishes of Ireland.

only a very short time before

From this reading They who have only known Ireland in a later period, when her political convulsions have degenerated into low sectarian disputes,--irregular irruptions, headed by men of inferior ability, and stimulated solely by personal considerations,--can scarcely form any idea of Dublin in the days of the Volunteers.

of or relating to or characteristic of a sect or sects

From this reading They who have only known Ireland in a later period, when her political convulsions have degenerated into low sectarian disputes,--irregular irruptions, headed by men of inferior ability, and stimulated solely by personal considerations,--can scarcely form any idea of Dublin in the days of the Volunteers.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The position of England at the moment was pregnant with anxiety; at war with two powerful nations, she had more than ever reason to conciliate the feelings and consult the wishes of Ireland.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The great question of the independence of the Irish Legislature was then to be discussed and determined; and never was the national mind so profoundly excited as when that time drew near.

without any others being included or involved

From this reading They who have only known Ireland in a later period, when her political convulsions have degenerated into low sectarian disputes,--irregular irruptions, headed by men of inferior ability, and stimulated solely by personal considerations,--can scarcely form any idea of Dublin in the days of the Volunteers.

something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)

From this reading It was not alone that the Court of the Viceroy was unusually splendid, or that the presence of the Parliament crowded the capital with all the country could boast of wealth, station, and influence, but that the pomp and parade of a powerful army added brilliancy and grandeur to a spectacle which, for the magnitude of the interests at stake, and the genius and capacity of those that controlled them, had not its superior in Europe.

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading It was not alone that the Court of the Viceroy was unusually splendid, or that the presence of the Parliament crowded the capital with all the country could boast of wealth, station, and influence, but that the pomp and parade of a powerful army added brilliancy and grandeur to a spectacle which, for the magnitude of the interests at stake, and the genius and capacity of those that controlled them, had not its superior in Europe.

(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something

From this reading It was not alone that the Court of the Viceroy was unusually splendid, or that the presence of the Parliament crowded the capital with all the country could boast of wealth, station, and influence, but that the pomp and parade of a powerful army added brilliancy and grandeur to a spectacle which, for the magnitude of the interests at stake, and the genius and capacity of those that controlled them, had not its superior in Europe.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading It was not alone that the Court of the Viceroy was unusually splendid, or that the presence of the Parliament crowded the capital with all the country could boast of wealth, station, and influence, but that the pomp and parade of a powerful army added brilliancy and grandeur to a spectacle which, for the magnitude of the interests at stake, and the genius and capacity of those that controlled them, had not its superior in Europe.

emotionally aroused

From this reading They who have only known Ireland in a later period, when her political convulsions have degenerated into low sectarian disputes,--irregular irruptions, headed by men of inferior ability, and stimulated solely by personal considerations,--can scarcely form any idea of Dublin in the days of the Volunteers.

of high or superior quality or performance

From this reading It was not alone that the Court of the Viceroy was unusually splendid, or that the presence of the Parliament crowded the capital with all the country could boast of wealth, station, and influence, but that the pomp and parade of a powerful army added brilliancy and grandeur to a spectacle which, for the magnitude of the interests at stake, and the genius and capacity of those that controlled them, had not its superior in Europe.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The 27th of May, 1782, was the day on which Parliament was to assemble in Dublin, and under circumstances of more than ordinary interest.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The great question of the independence of the Irish Legislature was then to be discussed and determined; and never was the national mind so profoundly excited as when that time drew near.

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

From this reading The 27th of May, 1782, was the day on which Parliament was to assemble in Dublin, and under circumstances of more than ordinary interest.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It was not alone that the Court of the Viceroy was unusually splendid, or that the presence of the Parliament crowded the capital with all the country could boast of wealth, station, and influence, but that the pomp and parade of a powerful army added brilliancy and grandeur to a spectacle which, for the magnitude of the interests at stake, and the genius and capacity of those that controlled them, had not its superior in Europe.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading The great question of the independence of the Irish Legislature was then to be discussed and determined; and never was the national mind so profoundly excited as when that time drew near.

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

From this reading They who have only known Ireland in a later period, when her political convulsions have degenerated into low sectarian disputes,--irregular irruptions, headed by men of inferior ability, and stimulated solely by personal considerations,--can scarcely form any idea of Dublin in the days of the Volunteers.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading It was not alone that the Court of the Viceroy was unusually splendid, or that the presence of the Parliament crowded the capital with all the country could boast of wealth, station, and influence, but that the pomp and parade of a powerful army added brilliancy and grandeur to a spectacle which, for the magnitude of the interests at stake, and the genius and capacity of those that controlled them, had not its superior in Europe.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The great question of the independence of the Irish Legislature was then to be discussed and determined; and never was the national mind so profoundly excited as when that time drew near.

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

From this reading The 27th of May, 1782, was the day on which Parliament was to assemble in Dublin, and under circumstances of more than ordinary interest.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The position of England at the moment was pregnant with anxiety; at war with two powerful nations, she had more than ever reason to conciliate the feelings and consult the wishes of Ireland.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The 27th of May, 1782, was the day on which Parliament was to assemble in Dublin, and under circumstances of more than ordinary interest.

to a remarkable degree or extent

From this reading It was not alone that the Court of the Viceroy was unusually splendid, or that the presence of the Parliament crowded the capital with all the country could boast of wealth, station, and influence, but that the pomp and parade of a powerful army added brilliancy and grandeur to a spectacle which, for the magnitude of the interests at stake, and the genius and capacity of those that controlled them, had not its superior in Europe.

governor of a country or province who rules as the representative of his or her king or sovereign

From this reading It was not alone that the Court of the Viceroy was unusually splendid, or that the presence of the Parliament crowded the capital with all the country could boast of wealth, station, and influence, but that the pomp and parade of a powerful army added brilliancy and grandeur to a spectacle which, for the magnitude of the interests at stake, and the genius and capacity of those that controlled them, had not its superior in Europe.

plural of “volunteer” — (military) a person who freely enlists for service

From this reading They who have only known Ireland in a later period, when her political convulsions have degenerated into low sectarian disputes,--irregular irruptions, headed by men of inferior ability, and stimulated solely by personal considerations,--can scarcely form any idea of Dublin in the days of the Volunteers.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading The position of England at the moment was pregnant with anxiety; at war with two powerful nations, she had more than ever reason to conciliate the feelings and consult the wishes of Ireland.

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

From this reading The 27th of May, 1782, was the day on which Parliament was to assemble in Dublin, and under circumstances of more than ordinary interest.

the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money

From this reading It was not alone that the Court of the Viceroy was unusually splendid, or that the presence of the Parliament crowded the capital with all the country could boast of wealth, station, and influence, but that the pomp and parade of a powerful army added brilliancy and grandeur to a spectacle which, for the magnitude of the interests at stake, and the genius and capacity of those that controlled them, had not its superior in Europe.

at the time that

From this reading The great question of the independence of the Irish Legislature was then to be discussed and determined; and never was the national mind so profoundly excited as when that time drew near.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The 27th of May, 1782, was the day on which Parliament was to assemble in Dublin, and under circumstances of more than ordinary interest.

which person or people

From this reading They who have only known Ireland in a later period, when her political convulsions have degenerated into low sectarian disputes,--irregular irruptions, headed by men of inferior ability, and stimulated solely by personal considerations,--can scarcely form any idea of Dublin in the days of the Volunteers.

plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire

From this reading The position of England at the moment was pregnant with anxiety; at war with two powerful nations, she had more than ever reason to conciliate the feelings and consult the wishes of Ireland.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was not alone that the Court of the Viceroy was unusually splendid, or that the presence of the Parliament crowded the capital with all the country could boast of wealth, station, and influence, but that the pomp and parade of a powerful army added brilliancy and grandeur to a spectacle which, for the magnitude of the interests at stake, and the genius and capacity of those that controlled them, had not its superior in Europe.