Chapter XXX · Chapter 30

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

From this reading Thus situated, it commanded a very comprehensive view of the interior of the house.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading While, since the aristocratic world had not yet left town, the boxes--piled, tier above tier, without break of dress-circle or gallery, right up to the lofty roof--were well-filled.

past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading And it was the effect of these last that affected Richard oddly, displeasingly, as, helped by Powell and Andrews,--the first footman, who acted as his table-steward on board the _Reprieve_,--he made his way slowly down to the chair, placed on the left, at the front of the box.

acted upon; influenced

From this reading And it was the effect of these last that affected Richard oddly, displeasingly, as, helped by Powell and Andrews,--the first footman, who acted as his table-steward on board the _Reprieve_,--he made his way slowly down to the chair, placed on the left, at the front of the box.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading IN WHICH DICKIE GOES TO THE END OF THE WORLD AND LOOKS OVER THE WALL The opera box, which Richard Calmady had rented along with the Villa Vallorbes, was fifth from the stage on the third tier, to the right of the vast horseshoe.

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

From this reading IN WHICH DICKIE GOES TO THE END OF THE WORLD AND LOOKS OVER THE WALL The opera box, which Richard Calmady had rented along with the Villa Vallorbes, was fifth from the stage on the third tier, to the right of the vast horseshoe.

United States naturalist who contributed to paleontology and geology (1884-1960)

From this reading And it was the effect of these last that affected Richard oddly, displeasingly, as, helped by Powell and Andrews,--the first footman, who acted as his table-steward on board the _Reprieve_,--he made his way slowly down to the chair, placed on the left, at the front of the box.

belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy

From this reading While, since the aristocratic world had not yet left town, the boxes--piled, tier above tier, without break of dress-circle or gallery, right up to the lofty roof--were well-filled.

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

From this reading The _parterre_--its somewhat comfortless seats, rising as on iron stilts, as they recede, row by row, from the proscenium--was packed.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading And it was the effect of these last that affected Richard oddly, displeasingly, as, helped by Powell and Andrews,--the first footman, who acted as his table-steward on board the _Reprieve_,--he made his way slowly down to the chair, placed on the left, at the front of the box.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading And it was the effect of these last that affected Richard oddly, displeasingly, as, helped by Powell and Andrews,--the first footman, who acted as his table-steward on board the _Reprieve_,--he made his way slowly down to the chair, placed on the left, at the front of the box.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading IN WHICH DICKIE GOES TO THE END OF THE WORLD AND LOOKS OVER THE WALL The opera box, which Richard Calmady had rented along with the Villa Vallorbes, was fifth from the stage on the third tier, to the right of the vast horseshoe.

plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading While, since the aristocratic world had not yet left town, the boxes--piled, tier above tier, without break of dress-circle or gallery, right up to the lofty roof--were well-filled.

terminate

From this reading While, since the aristocratic world had not yet left town, the boxes--piled, tier above tier, without break of dress-circle or gallery, right up to the lofty roof--were well-filled.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The _parterre_--its somewhat comfortless seats, rising as on iron stilts, as they recede, row by row, from the proscenium--was packed.

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From this reading IN WHICH DICKIE GOES TO THE END OF THE WORLD AND LOOKS OVER THE WALL The opera box, which Richard Calmady had rented along with the Villa Vallorbes, was fifth from the stage on the third tier, to the right of the vast horseshoe.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading And it was the effect of these last that affected Richard oddly, displeasingly, as, helped by Powell and Andrews,--the first footman, who acted as his table-steward on board the _Reprieve_,--he made his way slowly down to the chair, placed on the left, at the front of the box.

without comfort

From this reading The _parterre_--its somewhat comfortless seats, rising as on iron stilts, as they recede, row by row, from the proscenium--was packed.

past form of “command” — be in command of

From this reading Thus situated, it commanded a very comprehensive view of the interior of the house.

including all or everything

From this reading Thus situated, it commanded a very comprehensive view of the interior of the house.

a small third seat in the back of an old-fashioned two-seater

From this reading IN WHICH DICKIE GOES TO THE END OF THE WORLD AND LOOKS OVER THE WALL The opera box, which Richard Calmady had rented along with the Villa Vallorbes, was fifth from the stage on the third tier, to the right of the vast horseshoe.

in a displeasing manner

From this reading And it was the effect of these last that affected Richard oddly, displeasingly, as, helped by Powell and Andrews,--the first footman, who acted as his table-steward on board the _Reprieve_,--he made his way slowly down to the chair, placed on the left, at the front of the box.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading And it was the effect of these last that affected Richard oddly, displeasingly, as, helped by Powell and Andrews,--the first footman, who acted as his table-steward on board the _Reprieve_,--he made his way slowly down to the chair, placed on the left, at the front of the box.

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From this reading While, since the aristocratic world had not yet left town, the boxes--piled, tier above tier, without break of dress-circle or gallery, right up to the lofty roof--were well-filled.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading And it was the effect of these last that affected Richard oddly, displeasingly, as, helped by Powell and Andrews,--the first footman, who acted as his table-steward on board the _Reprieve_,--he made his way slowly down to the chair, placed on the left, at the front of the box.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading IN WHICH DICKIE GOES TO THE END OF THE WORLD AND LOOKS OVER THE WALL The opera box, which Richard Calmady had rented along with the Villa Vallorbes, was fifth from the stage on the third tier, to the right of the vast horseshoe.

a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon

From this reading IN WHICH DICKIE GOES TO THE END OF THE WORLD AND LOOKS OVER THE WALL The opera box, which Richard Calmady had rented along with the Villa Vallorbes, was fifth from the stage on the third tier, to the right of the vast horseshoe.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading And it was the effect of these last that affected Richard oddly, displeasingly, as, helped by Powell and Andrews,--the first footman, who acted as his table-steward on board the _Reprieve_,--he made his way slowly down to the chair, placed on the left, at the front of the box.

a man employed as a servant in a large establishment (as a palace) to run errands and do chores

From this reading And it was the effect of these last that affected Richard oddly, displeasingly, as, helped by Powell and Andrews,--the first footman, who acted as his table-steward on board the _Reprieve_,--he made his way slowly down to the chair, placed on the left, at the front of the box.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading IN WHICH DICKIE GOES TO THE END OF THE WORLD AND LOOKS OVER THE WALL The opera box, which Richard Calmady had rented along with the Villa Vallorbes, was fifth from the stage on the third tier, to the right of the vast horseshoe.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading And it was the effect of these last that affected Richard oddly, displeasingly, as, helped by Powell and Andrews,--the first footman, who acted as his table-steward on board the _Reprieve_,--he made his way slowly down to the chair, placed on the left, at the front of the box.

spectators at a golf or tennis match

From this reading While, since the aristocratic world had not yet left town, the boxes--piled, tier above tier, without break of dress-circle or gallery, right up to the lofty roof--were well-filled.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading IN WHICH DICKIE GOES TO THE END OF THE WORLD AND LOOKS OVER THE WALL The opera box, which Richard Calmady had rented along with the Villa Vallorbes, was fifth from the stage on the third tier, to the right of the vast horseshoe.

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

From this reading IN WHICH DICKIE GOES TO THE END OF THE WORLD AND LOOKS OVER THE WALL The opera box, which Richard Calmady had rented along with the Villa Vallorbes, was fifth from the stage on the third tier, to the right of the vast horseshoe.

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

From this reading And it was the effect of these last that affected Richard oddly, displeasingly, as, helped by Powell and Andrews,--the first footman, who acted as his table-steward on board the _Reprieve_,--he made his way slowly down to the chair, placed on the left, at the front of the box.

past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading And it was the effect of these last that affected Richard oddly, displeasingly, as, helped by Powell and Andrews,--the first footman, who acted as his table-steward on board the _Reprieve_,--he made his way slowly down to the chair, placed on the left, at the front of the box.

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

From this reading And it was the effect of these last that affected Richard oddly, displeasingly, as, helped by Powell and Andrews,--the first footman, who acted as his table-steward on board the _Reprieve_,--he made his way slowly down to the chair, placed on the left, at the front of the box.

game equipment consisting of an open ring of iron used in playing horseshoes

From this reading IN WHICH DICKIE GOES TO THE END OF THE WORLD AND LOOKS OVER THE WALL The opera box, which Richard Calmady had rented along with the Villa Vallorbes, was fifth from the stage on the third tier, to the right of the vast horseshoe.

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

From this reading Thus situated, it commanded a very comprehensive view of the interior of the house.

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

From this reading IN WHICH DICKIE GOES TO THE END OF THE WORLD AND LOOKS OVER THE WALL The opera box, which Richard Calmady had rented along with the Villa Vallorbes, was fifth from the stage on the third tier, to the right of the vast horseshoe.

situated within or suitable for inside a building

From this reading Thus situated, it commanded a very comprehensive view of the interior of the house.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading The _parterre_--its somewhat comfortless seats, rising as on iron stilts, as they recede, row by row, from the proscenium--was packed.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Thus situated, it commanded a very comprehensive view of the interior of the house.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The _parterre_--its somewhat comfortless seats, rising as on iron stilts, as they recede, row by row, from the proscenium--was packed.

immediately past

From this reading And it was the effect of these last that affected Richard oddly, displeasingly, as, helped by Powell and Andrews,--the first footman, who acted as his table-steward on board the _Reprieve_,--he made his way slowly down to the chair, placed on the left, at the front of the box.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading While, since the aristocratic world had not yet left town, the boxes--piled, tier above tier, without break of dress-circle or gallery, right up to the lofty roof--were well-filled.

of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style

From this reading While, since the aristocratic world had not yet left town, the boxes--piled, tier above tier, without break of dress-circle or gallery, right up to the lofty roof--were well-filled.

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading IN WHICH DICKIE GOES TO THE END OF THE WORLD AND LOOKS OVER THE WALL The opera box, which Richard Calmady had rented along with the Villa Vallorbes, was fifth from the stage on the third tier, to the right of the vast horseshoe.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading And it was the effect of these last that affected Richard oddly, displeasingly, as, helped by Powell and Andrews,--the first footman, who acted as his table-steward on board the _Reprieve_,--he made his way slowly down to the chair, placed on the left, at the front of the box.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading While, since the aristocratic world had not yet left town, the boxes--piled, tier above tier, without break of dress-circle or gallery, right up to the lofty roof--were well-filled.

in a manner differing from the usual or expected

From this reading And it was the effect of these last that affected Richard oddly, displeasingly, as, helped by Powell and Andrews,--the first footman, who acted as his table-steward on board the _Reprieve_,--he made his way slowly down to the chair, placed on the left, at the front of the box.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN WHICH DICKIE GOES TO THE END OF THE WORLD AND LOOKS OVER THE WALL The opera box, which Richard Calmady had rented along with the Villa Vallorbes, was fifth from the stage on the third tier, to the right of the vast horseshoe.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading IN WHICH DICKIE GOES TO THE END OF THE WORLD AND LOOKS OVER THE WALL The opera box, which Richard Calmady had rented along with the Villa Vallorbes, was fifth from the stage on the third tier, to the right of the vast horseshoe.

a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes

From this reading IN WHICH DICKIE GOES TO THE END OF THE WORLD AND LOOKS OVER THE WALL The opera box, which Richard Calmady had rented along with the Villa Vallorbes, was fifth from the stage on the third tier, to the right of the vast horseshoe.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading While, since the aristocratic world had not yet left town, the boxes--piled, tier above tier, without break of dress-circle or gallery, right up to the lofty roof--were well-filled.

above and across; more than

From this reading IN WHICH DICKIE GOES TO THE END OF THE WORLD AND LOOKS OVER THE WALL The opera box, which Richard Calmady had rented along with the Villa Vallorbes, was fifth from the stage on the third tier, to the right of the vast horseshoe.

extremely crowed or filled to capacity

From this reading The _parterre_--its somewhat comfortless seats, rising as on iron stilts, as they recede, row by row, from the proscenium--was packed.

an ornamental flower garden; beds and paths are arranged to form a pattern

From this reading The _parterre_--its somewhat comfortless seats, rising as on iron stilts, as they recede, row by row, from the proscenium--was packed.

past form of “pile” — arrange in stacks

From this reading While, since the aristocratic world had not yet left town, the boxes--piled, tier above tier, without break of dress-circle or gallery, right up to the lofty roof--were well-filled.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading And it was the effect of these last that affected Richard oddly, displeasingly, as, helped by Powell and Andrews,--the first footman, who acted as his table-steward on board the _Reprieve_,--he made his way slowly down to the chair, placed on the left, at the front of the box.

United States general who was the first African American to serve as chief of staff; later served as Secretary of State under President George W. Bush (born 1937)

From this reading And it was the effect of these last that affected Richard oddly, displeasingly, as, helped by Powell and Andrews,--the first footman, who acted as his table-steward on board the _Reprieve_,--he made his way slowly down to the chair, placed on the left, at the front of the box.

the part of a modern theater stage between the curtain and the orchestra (i.e., in front of the curtain)

From this reading The _parterre_--its somewhat comfortless seats, rising as on iron stilts, as they recede, row by row, from the proscenium--was packed.

pull back or move away or backward

From this reading The _parterre_--its somewhat comfortless seats, rising as on iron stilts, as they recede, row by row, from the proscenium--was packed.

past form of “rent” — let for money

From this reading IN WHICH DICKIE GOES TO THE END OF THE WORLD AND LOOKS OVER THE WALL The opera box, which Richard Calmady had rented along with the Villa Vallorbes, was fifth from the stage on the third tier, to the right of the vast horseshoe.

a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort

From this reading And it was the effect of these last that affected Richard oddly, displeasingly, as, helped by Powell and Andrews,--the first footman, who acted as his table-steward on board the _Reprieve_,--he made his way slowly down to the chair, placed on the left, at the front of the box.

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From this reading IN WHICH DICKIE GOES TO THE END OF THE WORLD AND LOOKS OVER THE WALL The opera box, which Richard Calmady had rented along with the Villa Vallorbes, was fifth from the stage on the third tier, to the right of the vast horseshoe.

precisely, exactly

From this reading IN WHICH DICKIE GOES TO THE END OF THE WORLD AND LOOKS OVER THE WALL The opera box, which Richard Calmady had rented along with the Villa Vallorbes, was fifth from the stage on the third tier, to the right of the vast horseshoe.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading The _parterre_--its somewhat comfortless seats, rising as on iron stilts, as they recede, row by row, from the proscenium--was packed.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading While, since the aristocratic world had not yet left town, the boxes--piled, tier above tier, without break of dress-circle or gallery, right up to the lofty roof--were well-filled.

an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading The _parterre_--its somewhat comfortless seats, rising as on iron stilts, as they recede, row by row, from the proscenium--was packed.

an area that includes places where several people can sit

From this reading The _parterre_--its somewhat comfortless seats, rising as on iron stilts, as they recede, row by row, from the proscenium--was packed.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading While, since the aristocratic world had not yet left town, the boxes--piled, tier above tier, without break of dress-circle or gallery, right up to the lofty roof--were well-filled.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Thus situated, it commanded a very comprehensive view of the interior of the house.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading And it was the effect of these last that affected Richard oddly, displeasingly, as, helped by Powell and Andrews,--the first footman, who acted as his table-steward on board the _Reprieve_,--he made his way slowly down to the chair, placed on the left, at the front of the box.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading The _parterre_--its somewhat comfortless seats, rising as on iron stilts, as they recede, row by row, from the proscenium--was packed.

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading IN WHICH DICKIE GOES TO THE END OF THE WORLD AND LOOKS OVER THE WALL The opera box, which Richard Calmady had rented along with the Villa Vallorbes, was fifth from the stage on the third tier, to the right of the vast horseshoe.

plural of “stilt” — a column of wood or steel or concrete that is driven into the ground to provide support for a structure

From this reading The _parterre_--its somewhat comfortless seats, rising as on iron stilts, as they recede, row by row, from the proscenium--was packed.

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From this reading And it was the effect of these last that affected Richard oddly, displeasingly, as, helped by Powell and Andrews,--the first footman, who acted as his table-steward on board the _Reprieve_,--he made his way slowly down to the chair, placed on the left, at the front of the box.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading And it was the effect of these last that affected Richard oddly, displeasingly, as, helped by Powell and Andrews,--the first footman, who acted as his table-steward on board the _Reprieve_,--he made his way slowly down to the chair, placed on the left, at the front of the box.

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

From this reading IN WHICH DICKIE GOES TO THE END OF THE WORLD AND LOOKS OVER THE WALL The opera box, which Richard Calmady had rented along with the Villa Vallorbes, was fifth from the stage on the third tier, to the right of the vast horseshoe.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading And it was the effect of these last that affected Richard oddly, displeasingly, as, helped by Powell and Andrews,--the first footman, who acted as his table-steward on board the _Reprieve_,--he made his way slowly down to the chair, placed on the left, at the front of the box.

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

From this reading The _parterre_--its somewhat comfortless seats, rising as on iron stilts, as they recede, row by row, from the proscenium--was packed.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading IN WHICH DICKIE GOES TO THE END OF THE WORLD AND LOOKS OVER THE WALL The opera box, which Richard Calmady had rented along with the Villa Vallorbes, was fifth from the stage on the third tier, to the right of the vast horseshoe.

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

From this reading Thus situated, it commanded a very comprehensive view of the interior of the house.

a relative position or degree of value in a graded group

From this reading IN WHICH DICKIE GOES TO THE END OF THE WORLD AND LOOKS OVER THE WALL The opera box, which Richard Calmady had rented along with the Villa Vallorbes, was fifth from the stage on the third tier, to the right of the vast horseshoe.

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

From this reading IN WHICH DICKIE GOES TO THE END OF THE WORLD AND LOOKS OVER THE WALL The opera box, which Richard Calmady had rented along with the Villa Vallorbes, was fifth from the stage on the third tier, to the right of the vast horseshoe.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading While, since the aristocratic world had not yet left town, the boxes--piled, tier above tier, without break of dress-circle or gallery, right up to the lofty roof--were well-filled.

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

From this reading While, since the aristocratic world had not yet left town, the boxes--piled, tier above tier, without break of dress-circle or gallery, right up to the lofty roof--were well-filled.

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From this reading IN WHICH DICKIE GOES TO THE END OF THE WORLD AND LOOKS OVER THE WALL The opera box, which Richard Calmady had rented along with the Villa Vallorbes, was fifth from the stage on the third tier, to the right of the vast horseshoe.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading IN WHICH DICKIE GOES TO THE END OF THE WORLD AND LOOKS OVER THE WALL The opera box, which Richard Calmady had rented along with the Villa Vallorbes, was fifth from the stage on the third tier, to the right of the vast horseshoe.

precisely as stated

From this reading Thus situated, it commanded a very comprehensive view of the interior of the house.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Thus situated, it commanded a very comprehensive view of the interior of the house.

Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)

From this reading IN WHICH DICKIE GOES TO THE END OF THE WORLD AND LOOKS OVER THE WALL The opera box, which Richard Calmady had rented along with the Villa Vallorbes, was fifth from the stage on the third tier, to the right of the vast horseshoe.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading IN WHICH DICKIE GOES TO THE END OF THE WORLD AND LOOKS OVER THE WALL The opera box, which Richard Calmady had rented along with the Villa Vallorbes, was fifth from the stage on the third tier, to the right of the vast horseshoe.

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

From this reading IN WHICH DICKIE GOES TO THE END OF THE WORLD AND LOOKS OVER THE WALL The opera box, which Richard Calmady had rented along with the Villa Vallorbes, was fifth from the stage on the third tier, to the right of the vast horseshoe.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading And it was the effect of these last that affected Richard oddly, displeasingly, as, helped by Powell and Andrews,--the first footman, who acted as his table-steward on board the _Reprieve_,--he made his way slowly down to the chair, placed on the left, at the front of the box.

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From this reading While, since the aristocratic world had not yet left town, the boxes--piled, tier above tier, without break of dress-circle or gallery, right up to the lofty roof--were well-filled.

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

From this reading While, since the aristocratic world had not yet left town, the boxes--piled, tier above tier, without break of dress-circle or gallery, right up to the lofty roof--were well-filled.

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

From this reading IN WHICH DICKIE GOES TO THE END OF THE WORLD AND LOOKS OVER THE WALL The opera box, which Richard Calmady had rented along with the Villa Vallorbes, was fifth from the stage on the third tier, to the right of the vast horseshoe.

during the time that

From this reading While, since the aristocratic world had not yet left town, the boxes--piled, tier above tier, without break of dress-circle or gallery, right up to the lofty roof--were well-filled.

which person or people

From this reading And it was the effect of these last that affected Richard oddly, displeasingly, as, helped by Powell and Andrews,--the first footman, who acted as his table-steward on board the _Reprieve_,--he made his way slowly down to the chair, placed on the left, at the front of the box.

in the company of; together with

From this reading IN WHICH DICKIE GOES TO THE END OF THE WORLD AND LOOKS OVER THE WALL The opera box, which Richard Calmady had rented along with the Villa Vallorbes, was fifth from the stage on the third tier, to the right of the vast horseshoe.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading While, since the aristocratic world had not yet left town, the boxes--piled, tier above tier, without break of dress-circle or gallery, right up to the lofty roof--were well-filled.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading IN WHICH DICKIE GOES TO THE END OF THE WORLD AND LOOKS OVER THE WALL The opera box, which Richard Calmady had rented along with the Villa Vallorbes, was fifth from the stage on the third tier, to the right of the vast horseshoe.

but in spite of that

From this reading While, since the aristocratic world had not yet left town, the boxes--piled, tier above tier, without break of dress-circle or gallery, right up to the lofty roof--were well-filled.