Chapter VI

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

From this reading HERE ARE FLIES AT THE HONEYPOT ‘The Comic Mask now appears,’ says _Le Secret des Secrets_ in a reflective mood, ‘the Comic Mask, with a deprecatory grin, to show how it was the misfortune of Scotland at this time that, being a poor country, every funded man in it was forced to fatten his glebe at the cost of his neighbour’s.

in actual fact

From this reading When Mr. Knox sourly called Queen Mary a Honeypot, he intended to hold her out to scorn; but actually he decried his countrymen who saw her so; and not saw her only, but every high estate beside.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading So house was set against house, friendship made a vain thing, and loyalty a marketable thing.

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

From this reading So house was set against house, friendship made a vain thing, and loyalty a marketable thing.

third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading HERE ARE FLIES AT THE HONEYPOT ‘The Comic Mask now appears,’ says _Le Secret des Secrets_ in a reflective mood, ‘the Comic Mask, with a deprecatory grin, to show how it was the misfortune of Scotland at this time that, being a poor country, every funded man in it was forced to fatten his glebe at the cost of his neighbour’s.

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

From this reading HERE ARE FLIES AT THE HONEYPOT ‘The Comic Mask now appears,’ says _Le Secret des Secrets_ in a reflective mood, ‘the Comic Mask, with a deprecatory grin, to show how it was the misfortune of Scotland at this time that, being a poor country, every funded man in it was forced to fatten his glebe at the cost of his neighbour’s.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading HERE ARE FLIES AT THE HONEYPOT ‘The Comic Mask now appears,’ says _Le Secret des Secrets_ in a reflective mood, ‘the Comic Mask, with a deprecatory grin, to show how it was the misfortune of Scotland at this time that, being a poor country, every funded man in it was forced to fatten his glebe at the cost of his neighbour’s.

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

From this reading More than that, every standard of value set up to be a beacon or channel-post or point of rally (whichever you chose to make it), became _ipso facto_ a tower of vantage, from which, if you were to draw your dues, it was necessary to scare everybody else.

a fire (usually on a hill or tower) that can be seen from a distance

From this reading More than that, every standard of value set up to be a beacon or channel-post or point of rally (whichever you chose to make it), became _ipso facto_ a tower of vantage, from which, if you were to draw your dues, it was necessary to scare everybody else.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading More than that, every standard of value set up to be a beacon or channel-post or point of rally (whichever you chose to make it), became _ipso facto_ a tower of vantage, from which, if you were to draw your dues, it was necessary to scare everybody else.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading HERE ARE FLIES AT THE HONEYPOT ‘The Comic Mask now appears,’ says _Le Secret des Secrets_ in a reflective mood, ‘the Comic Mask, with a deprecatory grin, to show how it was the misfortune of Scotland at this time that, being a poor country, every funded man in it was forced to fatten his glebe at the cost of his neighbour’s.

next to; at the side of

From this reading When Mr. Knox sourly called Queen Mary a Honeypot, he intended to hold her out to scorn; but actually he decried his countrymen who saw her so; and not saw her only, but every high estate beside.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading When Mr. Knox sourly called Queen Mary a Honeypot, he intended to hold her out to scorn; but actually he decried his countrymen who saw her so; and not saw her only, but every high estate beside.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading When Mr. Knox sourly called Queen Mary a Honeypot, he intended to hold her out to scorn; but actually he decried his countrymen who saw her so; and not saw her only, but every high estate beside.

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From this reading More than that, every standard of value set up to be a beacon or channel-post or point of rally (whichever you chose to make it), became _ipso facto_ a tower of vantage, from which, if you were to draw your dues, it was necessary to scare everybody else.

inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading More than that, every standard of value set up to be a beacon or channel-post or point of rally (whichever you chose to make it), became _ipso facto_ a tower of vantage, from which, if you were to draw your dues, it was necessary to scare everybody else.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading For them the Church was a honeypot, the council, the command of the shore, the wardenry of the marches.

arousing or provoking laughter

From this reading HERE ARE FLIES AT THE HONEYPOT ‘The Comic Mask now appears,’ says _Le Secret des Secrets_ in a reflective mood, ‘the Comic Mask, with a deprecatory grin, to show how it was the misfortune of Scotland at this time that, being a poor country, every funded man in it was forced to fatten his glebe at the cost of his neighbour’s.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading For them the Church was a honeypot, the council, the command of the shore, the wardenry of the marches.

the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor

From this reading HERE ARE FLIES AT THE HONEYPOT ‘The Comic Mask now appears,’ says _Le Secret des Secrets_ in a reflective mood, ‘the Comic Mask, with a deprecatory grin, to show how it was the misfortune of Scotland at this time that, being a poor country, every funded man in it was forced to fatten his glebe at the cost of his neighbour’s.

a body serving in an administrative capacity

From this reading For them the Church was a honeypot, the council, the command of the shore, the wardenry of the marches.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading HERE ARE FLIES AT THE HONEYPOT ‘The Comic Mask now appears,’ says _Le Secret des Secrets_ in a reflective mood, ‘the Comic Mask, with a deprecatory grin, to show how it was the misfortune of Scotland at this time that, being a poor country, every funded man in it was forced to fatten his glebe at the cost of his neighbour’s.

plural of “countryman” — a man from your own country

From this reading When Mr. Knox sourly called Queen Mary a Honeypot, he intended to hold her out to scorn; but actually he decried his countrymen who saw her so; and not saw her only, but every high estate beside.

inflected form of “decry” — express strong disapproval of

From this reading When Mr. Knox sourly called Queen Mary a Honeypot, he intended to hold her out to scorn; but actually he decried his countrymen who saw her so; and not saw her only, but every high estate beside.

tending to diminish or disparage

From this reading HERE ARE FLIES AT THE HONEYPOT ‘The Comic Mask now appears,’ says _Le Secret des Secrets_ in a reflective mood, ‘the Comic Mask, with a deprecatory grin, to show how it was the misfortune of Scotland at this time that, being a poor country, every funded man in it was forced to fatten his glebe at the cost of his neighbour’s.

a potent estrogen used in medicine and in feed for livestock and poultry

From this reading HERE ARE FLIES AT THE HONEYPOT ‘The Comic Mask now appears,’ says _Le Secret des Secrets_ in a reflective mood, ‘the Comic Mask, with a deprecatory grin, to show how it was the misfortune of Scotland at this time that, being a poor country, every funded man in it was forced to fatten his glebe at the cost of his neighbour’s.

cause to move by pulling

From this reading More than that, every standard of value set up to be a beacon or channel-post or point of rally (whichever you chose to make it), became _ipso facto_ a tower of vantage, from which, if you were to draw your dues, it was necessary to scare everybody else.

plural of “due” — that which is deserved or owed

From this reading More than that, every standard of value set up to be a beacon or channel-post or point of rally (whichever you chose to make it), became _ipso facto_ a tower of vantage, from which, if you were to draw your dues, it was necessary to scare everybody else.

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

From this reading More than that, every standard of value set up to be a beacon or channel-post or point of rally (whichever you chose to make it), became _ipso facto_ a tower of vantage, from which, if you were to draw your dues, it was necessary to scare everybody else.

everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading When Mr. Knox sourly called Queen Mary a Honeypot, he intended to hold her out to scorn; but actually he decried his countrymen who saw her so; and not saw her only, but every high estate beside.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading HERE ARE FLIES AT THE HONEYPOT ‘The Comic Mask now appears,’ says _Le Secret des Secrets_ in a reflective mood, ‘the Comic Mask, with a deprecatory grin, to show how it was the misfortune of Scotland at this time that, being a poor country, every funded man in it was forced to fatten his glebe at the cost of his neighbour’s.

every person

From this reading More than that, every standard of value set up to be a beacon or channel-post or point of rally (whichever you chose to make it), became _ipso facto_ a tower of vantage, from which, if you were to draw your dues, it was necessary to scare everybody else.

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

From this reading More than that, every standard of value set up to be a beacon or channel-post or point of rally (whichever you chose to make it), became _ipso facto_ a tower of vantage, from which, if you were to draw your dues, it was necessary to scare everybody else.

make fat or plump

From this reading HERE ARE FLIES AT THE HONEYPOT ‘The Comic Mask now appears,’ says _Le Secret des Secrets_ in a reflective mood, ‘the Comic Mask, with a deprecatory grin, to show how it was the misfortune of Scotland at this time that, being a poor country, every funded man in it was forced to fatten his glebe at the cost of his neighbour’s.

(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)

From this reading HERE ARE FLIES AT THE HONEYPOT ‘The Comic Mask now appears,’ says _Le Secret des Secrets_ in a reflective mood, ‘the Comic Mask, with a deprecatory grin, to show how it was the misfortune of Scotland at this time that, being a poor country, every funded man in it was forced to fatten his glebe at the cost of his neighbour’s.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For them the Church was a honeypot, the council, the command of the shore, the wardenry of the marches.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading HERE ARE FLIES AT THE HONEYPOT ‘The Comic Mask now appears,’ says _Le Secret des Secrets_ in a reflective mood, ‘the Comic Mask, with a deprecatory grin, to show how it was the misfortune of Scotland at this time that, being a poor country, every funded man in it was forced to fatten his glebe at the cost of his neighbour’s.

the state of being friends (or friendly)

From this reading So house was set against house, friendship made a vain thing, and loyalty a marketable thing.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading More than that, every standard of value set up to be a beacon or channel-post or point of rally (whichever you chose to make it), became _ipso facto_ a tower of vantage, from which, if you were to draw your dues, it was necessary to scare everybody else.

furnished with funds

From this reading HERE ARE FLIES AT THE HONEYPOT ‘The Comic Mask now appears,’ says _Le Secret des Secrets_ in a reflective mood, ‘the Comic Mask, with a deprecatory grin, to show how it was the misfortune of Scotland at this time that, being a poor country, every funded man in it was forced to fatten his glebe at the cost of his neighbour’s.

plot of land belonging to an English parish church or an ecclesiastical office

From this reading HERE ARE FLIES AT THE HONEYPOT ‘The Comic Mask now appears,’ says _Le Secret des Secrets_ in a reflective mood, ‘the Comic Mask, with a deprecatory grin, to show how it was the misfortune of Scotland at this time that, being a poor country, every funded man in it was forced to fatten his glebe at the cost of his neighbour’s.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading HERE ARE FLIES AT THE HONEYPOT ‘The Comic Mask now appears,’ says _Le Secret des Secrets_ in a reflective mood, ‘the Comic Mask, with a deprecatory grin, to show how it was the misfortune of Scotland at this time that, being a poor country, every funded man in it was forced to fatten his glebe at the cost of his neighbour’s.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading When Mr. Knox sourly called Queen Mary a Honeypot, he intended to hold her out to scorn; but actually he decried his countrymen who saw her so; and not saw her only, but every high estate beside.

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

From this reading When Mr. Knox sourly called Queen Mary a Honeypot, he intended to hold her out to scorn; but actually he decried his countrymen who saw her so; and not saw her only, but every high estate beside.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading HERE ARE FLIES AT THE HONEYPOT ‘The Comic Mask now appears,’ says _Le Secret des Secrets_ in a reflective mood, ‘the Comic Mask, with a deprecatory grin, to show how it was the misfortune of Scotland at this time that, being a poor country, every funded man in it was forced to fatten his glebe at the cost of his neighbour’s.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading When Mr. Knox sourly called Queen Mary a Honeypot, he intended to hold her out to scorn; but actually he decried his countrymen who saw her so; and not saw her only, but every high estate beside.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading HERE ARE FLIES AT THE HONEYPOT ‘The Comic Mask now appears,’ says _Le Secret des Secrets_ in a reflective mood, ‘the Comic Mask, with a deprecatory grin, to show how it was the misfortune of Scotland at this time that, being a poor country, every funded man in it was forced to fatten his glebe at the cost of his neighbour’s.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading When Mr. Knox sourly called Queen Mary a Honeypot, he intended to hold her out to scorn; but actually he decried his countrymen who saw her so; and not saw her only, but every high estate beside.

South African shrub whose flowers when open are cup-shaped resembling artichokes

From this reading HERE ARE FLIES AT THE HONEYPOT ‘The Comic Mask now appears,’ says _Le Secret des Secrets_ in a reflective mood, ‘the Comic Mask, with a deprecatory grin, to show how it was the misfortune of Scotland at this time that, being a poor country, every funded man in it was forced to fatten his glebe at the cost of his neighbour’s.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading So house was set against house, friendship made a vain thing, and loyalty a marketable thing.

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

From this reading HERE ARE FLIES AT THE HONEYPOT ‘The Comic Mask now appears,’ says _Le Secret des Secrets_ in a reflective mood, ‘the Comic Mask, with a deprecatory grin, to show how it was the misfortune of Scotland at this time that, being a poor country, every funded man in it was forced to fatten his glebe at the cost of his neighbour’s.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading More than that, every standard of value set up to be a beacon or channel-post or point of rally (whichever you chose to make it), became _ipso facto_ a tower of vantage, from which, if you were to draw your dues, it was necessary to scare everybody else.

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

From this reading HERE ARE FLIES AT THE HONEYPOT ‘The Comic Mask now appears,’ says _Le Secret des Secrets_ in a reflective mood, ‘the Comic Mask, with a deprecatory grin, to show how it was the misfortune of Scotland at this time that, being a poor country, every funded man in it was forced to fatten his glebe at the cost of his neighbour’s.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading When Mr. Knox sourly called Queen Mary a Honeypot, he intended to hold her out to scorn; but actually he decried his countrymen who saw her so; and not saw her only, but every high estate beside.

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

From this reading More than that, every standard of value set up to be a beacon or channel-post or point of rally (whichever you chose to make it), became _ipso facto_ a tower of vantage, from which, if you were to draw your dues, it was necessary to scare everybody else.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading HERE ARE FLIES AT THE HONEYPOT ‘The Comic Mask now appears,’ says _Le Secret des Secrets_ in a reflective mood, ‘the Comic Mask, with a deprecatory grin, to show how it was the misfortune of Scotland at this time that, being a poor country, every funded man in it was forced to fatten his glebe at the cost of his neighbour’s.

Scottish theologian who founded Presbyterianism in Scotland and wrote a history of the Reformation in Scotland (1514-1572)

From this reading When Mr. Knox sourly called Queen Mary a Honeypot, he intended to hold her out to scorn; but actually he decried his countrymen who saw her so; and not saw her only, but every high estate beside.

a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading HERE ARE FLIES AT THE HONEYPOT ‘The Comic Mask now appears,’ says _Le Secret des Secrets_ in a reflective mood, ‘the Comic Mask, with a deprecatory grin, to show how it was the misfortune of Scotland at this time that, being a poor country, every funded man in it was forced to fatten his glebe at the cost of his neighbour’s.

the quality of being loyal

From this reading So house was set against house, friendship made a vain thing, and loyalty a marketable thing.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading So house was set against house, friendship made a vain thing, and loyalty a marketable thing.

engage in

From this reading More than that, every standard of value set up to be a beacon or channel-post or point of rally (whichever you chose to make it), became _ipso facto_ a tower of vantage, from which, if you were to draw your dues, it was necessary to scare everybody else.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading HERE ARE FLIES AT THE HONEYPOT ‘The Comic Mask now appears,’ says _Le Secret des Secrets_ in a reflective mood, ‘the Comic Mask, with a deprecatory grin, to show how it was the misfortune of Scotland at this time that, being a poor country, every funded man in it was forced to fatten his glebe at the cost of his neighbour’s.

a region in central Italy

From this reading For them the Church was a honeypot, the council, the command of the shore, the wardenry of the marches.

being in demand by especially employers

From this reading So house was set against house, friendship made a vain thing, and loyalty a marketable thing.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading When Mr. Knox sourly called Queen Mary a Honeypot, he intended to hold her out to scorn; but actually he decried his countrymen who saw her so; and not saw her only, but every high estate beside.

hide under a false appearance

From this reading HERE ARE FLIES AT THE HONEYPOT ‘The Comic Mask now appears,’ says _Le Secret des Secrets_ in a reflective mood, ‘the Comic Mask, with a deprecatory grin, to show how it was the misfortune of Scotland at this time that, being a poor country, every funded man in it was forced to fatten his glebe at the cost of his neighbour’s.

unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event

From this reading HERE ARE FLIES AT THE HONEYPOT ‘The Comic Mask now appears,’ says _Le Secret des Secrets_ in a reflective mood, ‘the Comic Mask, with a deprecatory grin, to show how it was the misfortune of Scotland at this time that, being a poor country, every funded man in it was forced to fatten his glebe at the cost of his neighbour’s.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading HERE ARE FLIES AT THE HONEYPOT ‘The Comic Mask now appears,’ says _Le Secret des Secrets_ in a reflective mood, ‘the Comic Mask, with a deprecatory grin, to show how it was the misfortune of Scotland at this time that, being a poor country, every funded man in it was forced to fatten his glebe at the cost of his neighbour’s.

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

From this reading More than that, every standard of value set up to be a beacon or channel-post or point of rally (whichever you chose to make it), became _ipso facto_ a tower of vantage, from which, if you were to draw your dues, it was necessary to scare everybody else.

a form of address for a man

From this reading When Mr. Knox sourly called Queen Mary a Honeypot, he intended to hold her out to scorn; but actually he decried his countrymen who saw her so; and not saw her only, but every high estate beside.

absolutely essential

From this reading More than that, every standard of value set up to be a beacon or channel-post or point of rally (whichever you chose to make it), became _ipso facto_ a tower of vantage, from which, if you were to draw your dues, it was necessary to scare everybody else.

possessive form of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading HERE ARE FLIES AT THE HONEYPOT ‘The Comic Mask now appears,’ says _Le Secret des Secrets_ in a reflective mood, ‘the Comic Mask, with a deprecatory grin, to show how it was the misfortune of Scotland at this time that, being a poor country, every funded man in it was forced to fatten his glebe at the cost of his neighbour’s.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading When Mr. Knox sourly called Queen Mary a Honeypot, he intended to hold her out to scorn; but actually he decried his countrymen who saw her so; and not saw her only, but every high estate beside.

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

From this reading HERE ARE FLIES AT THE HONEYPOT ‘The Comic Mask now appears,’ says _Le Secret des Secrets_ in a reflective mood, ‘the Comic Mask, with a deprecatory grin, to show how it was the misfortune of Scotland at this time that, being a poor country, every funded man in it was forced to fatten his glebe at the cost of his neighbour’s.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HERE ARE FLIES AT THE HONEYPOT ‘The Comic Mask now appears,’ says _Le Secret des Secrets_ in a reflective mood, ‘the Comic Mask, with a deprecatory grin, to show how it was the misfortune of Scotland at this time that, being a poor country, every funded man in it was forced to fatten his glebe at the cost of his neighbour’s.

and nothing more

From this reading When Mr. Knox sourly called Queen Mary a Honeypot, he intended to hold her out to scorn; but actually he decried his countrymen who saw her so; and not saw her only, but every high estate beside.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading More than that, every standard of value set up to be a beacon or channel-post or point of rally (whichever you chose to make it), became _ipso facto_ a tower of vantage, from which, if you were to draw your dues, it was necessary to scare everybody else.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading When Mr. Knox sourly called Queen Mary a Honeypot, he intended to hold her out to scorn; but actually he decried his countrymen who saw her so; and not saw her only, but every high estate beside.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading More than that, every standard of value set up to be a beacon or channel-post or point of rally (whichever you chose to make it), became _ipso facto_ a tower of vantage, from which, if you were to draw your dues, it was necessary to scare everybody else.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading HERE ARE FLIES AT THE HONEYPOT ‘The Comic Mask now appears,’ says _Le Secret des Secrets_ in a reflective mood, ‘the Comic Mask, with a deprecatory grin, to show how it was the misfortune of Scotland at this time that, being a poor country, every funded man in it was forced to fatten his glebe at the cost of his neighbour’s.

the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs

From this reading When Mr. Knox sourly called Queen Mary a Honeypot, he intended to hold her out to scorn; but actually he decried his countrymen who saw her so; and not saw her only, but every high estate beside.

gather

From this reading More than that, every standard of value set up to be a beacon or channel-post or point of rally (whichever you chose to make it), became _ipso facto_ a tower of vantage, from which, if you were to draw your dues, it was necessary to scare everybody else.

deeply or seriously thoughtful

From this reading HERE ARE FLIES AT THE HONEYPOT ‘The Comic Mask now appears,’ says _Le Secret des Secrets_ in a reflective mood, ‘the Comic Mask, with a deprecatory grin, to show how it was the misfortune of Scotland at this time that, being a poor country, every funded man in it was forced to fatten his glebe at the cost of his neighbour’s.

cut with a saw

From this reading When Mr. Knox sourly called Queen Mary a Honeypot, he intended to hold her out to scorn; but actually he decried his countrymen who saw her so; and not saw her only, but every high estate beside.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading HERE ARE FLIES AT THE HONEYPOT ‘The Comic Mask now appears,’ says _Le Secret des Secrets_ in a reflective mood, ‘the Comic Mask, with a deprecatory grin, to show how it was the misfortune of Scotland at this time that, being a poor country, every funded man in it was forced to fatten his glebe at the cost of his neighbour’s.

cause fear in

From this reading More than that, every standard of value set up to be a beacon or channel-post or point of rally (whichever you chose to make it), became _ipso facto_ a tower of vantage, from which, if you were to draw your dues, it was necessary to scare everybody else.

lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

From this reading When Mr. Knox sourly called Queen Mary a Honeypot, he intended to hold her out to scorn; but actually he decried his countrymen who saw her so; and not saw her only, but every high estate beside.

one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts

From this reading HERE ARE FLIES AT THE HONEYPOT ‘The Comic Mask now appears,’ says _Le Secret des Secrets_ in a reflective mood, ‘the Comic Mask, with a deprecatory grin, to show how it was the misfortune of Scotland at this time that, being a poor country, every funded man in it was forced to fatten his glebe at the cost of his neighbour’s.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading HERE ARE FLIES AT THE HONEYPOT ‘The Comic Mask now appears,’ says _Le Secret des Secrets_ in a reflective mood, ‘the Comic Mask, with a deprecatory grin, to show how it was the misfortune of Scotland at this time that, being a poor country, every funded man in it was forced to fatten his glebe at the cost of his neighbour’s.

plural of “secret” — something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)

From this reading HERE ARE FLIES AT THE HONEYPOT ‘The Comic Mask now appears,’ says _Le Secret des Secrets_ in a reflective mood, ‘the Comic Mask, with a deprecatory grin, to show how it was the misfortune of Scotland at this time that, being a poor country, every funded man in it was forced to fatten his glebe at the cost of his neighbour’s.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading So house was set against house, friendship made a vain thing, and loyalty a marketable thing.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading For them the Church was a honeypot, the council, the command of the shore, the wardenry of the marches.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading HERE ARE FLIES AT THE HONEYPOT ‘The Comic Mask now appears,’ says _Le Secret des Secrets_ in a reflective mood, ‘the Comic Mask, with a deprecatory grin, to show how it was the misfortune of Scotland at this time that, being a poor country, every funded man in it was forced to fatten his glebe at the cost of his neighbour’s.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So house was set against house, friendship made a vain thing, and loyalty a marketable thing.

in a sour manner

From this reading When Mr. Knox sourly called Queen Mary a Honeypot, he intended to hold her out to scorn; but actually he decried his countrymen who saw her so; and not saw her only, but every high estate beside.

conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind

From this reading More than that, every standard of value set up to be a beacon or channel-post or point of rally (whichever you chose to make it), became _ipso facto_ a tower of vantage, from which, if you were to draw your dues, it was necessary to scare everybody else.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading More than that, every standard of value set up to be a beacon or channel-post or point of rally (whichever you chose to make it), became _ipso facto_ a tower of vantage, from which, if you were to draw your dues, it was necessary to scare everybody else.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading HERE ARE FLIES AT THE HONEYPOT ‘The Comic Mask now appears,’ says _Le Secret des Secrets_ in a reflective mood, ‘the Comic Mask, with a deprecatory grin, to show how it was the misfortune of Scotland at this time that, being a poor country, every funded man in it was forced to fatten his glebe at the cost of his neighbour’s.

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

From this reading HERE ARE FLIES AT THE HONEYPOT ‘The Comic Mask now appears,’ says _Le Secret des Secrets_ in a reflective mood, ‘the Comic Mask, with a deprecatory grin, to show how it was the misfortune of Scotland at this time that, being a poor country, every funded man in it was forced to fatten his glebe at the cost of his neighbour’s.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading For them the Church was a honeypot, the council, the command of the shore, the wardenry of the marches.

a special situation

From this reading So house was set against house, friendship made a vain thing, and loyalty a marketable thing.

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

From this reading HERE ARE FLIES AT THE HONEYPOT ‘The Comic Mask now appears,’ says _Le Secret des Secrets_ in a reflective mood, ‘the Comic Mask, with a deprecatory grin, to show how it was the misfortune of Scotland at this time that, being a poor country, every funded man in it was forced to fatten his glebe at the cost of his neighbour’s.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading HERE ARE FLIES AT THE HONEYPOT ‘The Comic Mask now appears,’ says _Le Secret des Secrets_ in a reflective mood, ‘the Comic Mask, with a deprecatory grin, to show how it was the misfortune of Scotland at this time that, being a poor country, every funded man in it was forced to fatten his glebe at the cost of his neighbour’s.

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

From this reading HERE ARE FLIES AT THE HONEYPOT ‘The Comic Mask now appears,’ says _Le Secret des Secrets_ in a reflective mood, ‘the Comic Mask, with a deprecatory grin, to show how it was the misfortune of Scotland at this time that, being a poor country, every funded man in it was forced to fatten his glebe at the cost of his neighbour’s.

a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading More than that, every standard of value set up to be a beacon or channel-post or point of rally (whichever you chose to make it), became _ipso facto_ a tower of vantage, from which, if you were to draw your dues, it was necessary to scare everybody else.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading More than that, every standard of value set up to be a beacon or channel-post or point of rally (whichever you chose to make it), became _ipso facto_ a tower of vantage, from which, if you were to draw your dues, it was necessary to scare everybody else.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading So house was set against house, friendship made a vain thing, and loyalty a marketable thing.

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading More than that, every standard of value set up to be a beacon or channel-post or point of rally (whichever you chose to make it), became _ipso facto_ a tower of vantage, from which, if you were to draw your dues, it was necessary to scare everybody else.

place or situation affording some advantage (especially a comprehensive view or commanding perspective)

From this reading More than that, every standard of value set up to be a beacon or channel-post or point of rally (whichever you chose to make it), became _ipso facto_ a tower of vantage, from which, if you were to draw your dues, it was necessary to scare everybody else.

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From this reading For them the Church was a honeypot, the council, the command of the shore, the wardenry of the marches.

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

From this reading HERE ARE FLIES AT THE HONEYPOT ‘The Comic Mask now appears,’ says _Le Secret des Secrets_ in a reflective mood, ‘the Comic Mask, with a deprecatory grin, to show how it was the misfortune of Scotland at this time that, being a poor country, every funded man in it was forced to fatten his glebe at the cost of his neighbour’s.

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

From this reading More than that, every standard of value set up to be a beacon or channel-post or point of rally (whichever you chose to make it), became _ipso facto_ a tower of vantage, from which, if you were to draw your dues, it was necessary to scare everybody else.

at the time that

From this reading When Mr. Knox sourly called Queen Mary a Honeypot, he intended to hold her out to scorn; but actually he decried his countrymen who saw her so; and not saw her only, but every high estate beside.

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

From this reading More than that, every standard of value set up to be a beacon or channel-post or point of rally (whichever you chose to make it), became _ipso facto_ a tower of vantage, from which, if you were to draw your dues, it was necessary to scare everybody else.

any one of a set, it does not matter which

From this reading More than that, every standard of value set up to be a beacon or channel-post or point of rally (whichever you chose to make it), became _ipso facto_ a tower of vantage, from which, if you were to draw your dues, it was necessary to scare everybody else.

which person or people

From this reading When Mr. Knox sourly called Queen Mary a Honeypot, he intended to hold her out to scorn; but actually he decried his countrymen who saw her so; and not saw her only, but every high estate beside.

in the company of; together with

From this reading HERE ARE FLIES AT THE HONEYPOT ‘The Comic Mask now appears,’ says _Le Secret des Secrets_ in a reflective mood, ‘the Comic Mask, with a deprecatory grin, to show how it was the misfortune of Scotland at this time that, being a poor country, every funded man in it was forced to fatten his glebe at the cost of his neighbour’s.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading More than that, every standard of value set up to be a beacon or channel-post or point of rally (whichever you chose to make it), became _ipso facto_ a tower of vantage, from which, if you were to draw your dues, it was necessary to scare everybody else.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading More than that, every standard of value set up to be a beacon or channel-post or point of rally (whichever you chose to make it), became _ipso facto_ a tower of vantage, from which, if you were to draw your dues, it was necessary to scare everybody else.