Chapter XIV

marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions

From this reading So their quarrels became more brutal, more abrupt.

possessing life

From this reading _Marie's Failure_ Though Terry was back in what was formerly the Salon, and though the old spirit seemed at times to be still alive, yet it was more in appearance than in reality.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading It is difficult to regain an emotional atmosphere once lost; and it is especially difficult to live by the gospel of freedom, when once the eloquence of that gospel is no longer deeply felt.

a political theory favoring the abolition of governments

From this reading As these two human beings drifted further and further apart from their common love and their common interest, the idealistic man became more self-centred, more unsocial, more fiercely individual, and the emotional and sensual woman became more self-indulgent, more hostile to any philosophy--anarchism such as Terry's, with its blighting idealism--which limited her simple joy in life and in mere existence.

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

From this reading _Marie's Failure_ Though Terry was back in what was formerly the Salon, and though the old spirit seemed at times to be still alive, yet it was more in appearance than in reality.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading As these two human beings drifted further and further apart from their common love and their common interest, the idealistic man became more self-centred, more unsocial, more fiercely individual, and the emotional and sensual woman became more self-indulgent, more hostile to any philosophy--anarchism such as Terry's, with its blighting idealism--which limited her simple joy in life and in mere existence.

separated or at a distance in place or position or time

From this reading As these two human beings drifted further and further apart from their common love and their common interest, the idealistic man became more self-centred, more unsocial, more fiercely individual, and the emotional and sensual woman became more self-indulgent, more hostile to any philosophy--anarchism such as Terry's, with its blighting idealism--which limited her simple joy in life and in mere existence.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading _Marie's Failure_ Though Terry was back in what was formerly the Salon, and though the old spirit seemed at times to be still alive, yet it was more in appearance than in reality.

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

From this reading As these two human beings drifted further and further apart from their common love and their common interest, the idealistic man became more self-centred, more unsocial, more fiercely individual, and the emotional and sensual woman became more self-indulgent, more hostile to any philosophy--anarchism such as Terry's, with its blighting idealism--which limited her simple joy in life and in mere existence.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _Marie's Failure_ Though Terry was back in what was formerly the Salon, and though the old spirit seemed at times to be still alive, yet it was more in appearance than in reality.

a particular environment or surrounding influence

From this reading It is difficult to regain an emotional atmosphere once lost; and it is especially difficult to live by the gospel of freedom, when once the eloquence of that gospel is no longer deeply felt.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading _Marie's Failure_ Though Terry was back in what was formerly the Salon, and though the old spirit seemed at times to be still alive, yet it was more in appearance than in reality.

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

From this reading _Marie's Failure_ Though Terry was back in what was formerly the Salon, and though the old spirit seemed at times to be still alive, yet it was more in appearance than in reality.

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

From this reading As these two human beings drifted further and further apart from their common love and their common interest, the idealistic man became more self-centred, more unsocial, more fiercely individual, and the emotional and sensual woman became more self-indulgent, more hostile to any philosophy--anarchism such as Terry's, with its blighting idealism--which limited her simple joy in life and in mere existence.

plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing

From this reading As these two human beings drifted further and further apart from their common love and their common interest, the idealistic man became more self-centred, more unsocial, more fiercely individual, and the emotional and sensual woman became more self-indulgent, more hostile to any philosophy--anarchism such as Terry's, with its blighting idealism--which limited her simple joy in life and in mere existence.

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

From this reading As these two human beings drifted further and further apart from their common love and their common interest, the idealistic man became more self-centred, more unsocial, more fiercely individual, and the emotional and sensual woman became more self-indulgent, more hostile to any philosophy--anarchism such as Terry's, with its blighting idealism--which limited her simple joy in life and in mere existence.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading So their quarrels became more brutal, more abrupt.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It is difficult to regain an emotional atmosphere once lost; and it is especially difficult to live by the gospel of freedom, when once the eloquence of that gospel is no longer deeply felt.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading As these two human beings drifted further and further apart from their common love and their common interest, the idealistic man became more self-centred, more unsocial, more fiercely individual, and the emotional and sensual woman became more self-indulgent, more hostile to any philosophy--anarchism such as Terry's, with its blighting idealism--which limited her simple joy in life and in mere existence.

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading It is difficult to regain an emotional atmosphere once lost; and it is especially difficult to live by the gospel of freedom, when once the eloquence of that gospel is no longer deeply felt.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading It is difficult to regain an emotional atmosphere once lost; and it is especially difficult to live by the gospel of freedom, when once the eloquence of that gospel is no longer deeply felt.

past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading As these two human beings drifted further and further apart from their common love and their common interest, the idealistic man became more self-centred, more unsocial, more fiercely individual, and the emotional and sensual woman became more self-indulgent, more hostile to any philosophy--anarchism such as Terry's, with its blighting idealism--which limited her simple joy in life and in mere existence.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Then there is nothing left to take its place--no prosaic sense of duty, no steady habit, no enduring interest in work.

Fluent, persuasive, and graceful speaking or writing. (Sự hùng biện, tài ăn nói lưu loát.)

From this reading It is difficult to regain an emotional atmosphere once lost; and it is especially difficult to live by the gospel of freedom, when once the eloquence of that gospel is no longer deeply felt.

determined or actuated by emotion rather than reason

From this reading It is difficult to regain an emotional atmosphere once lost; and it is especially difficult to live by the gospel of freedom, when once the eloquence of that gospel is no longer deeply felt.

lasting a long time

From this reading Then there is nothing left to take its place--no prosaic sense of duty, no steady habit, no enduring interest in work.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading It is difficult to regain an emotional atmosphere once lost; and it is especially difficult to live by the gospel of freedom, when once the eloquence of that gospel is no longer deeply felt.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading As these two human beings drifted further and further apart from their common love and their common interest, the idealistic man became more self-centred, more unsocial, more fiercely individual, and the emotional and sensual woman became more self-indulgent, more hostile to any philosophy--anarchism such as Terry's, with its blighting idealism--which limited her simple joy in life and in mere existence.

an act that fails

From this reading _Marie's Failure_ Though Terry was back in what was formerly the Salon, and though the old spirit seemed at times to be still alive, yet it was more in appearance than in reality.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading It is difficult to regain an emotional atmosphere once lost; and it is especially difficult to live by the gospel of freedom, when once the eloquence of that gospel is no longer deeply felt.

in a physically fierce manner

From this reading As these two human beings drifted further and further apart from their common love and their common interest, the idealistic man became more self-centred, more unsocial, more fiercely individual, and the emotional and sensual woman became more self-indulgent, more hostile to any philosophy--anarchism such as Terry's, with its blighting idealism--which limited her simple joy in life and in mere existence.

at a previous time

From this reading _Marie's Failure_ Though Terry was back in what was formerly the Salon, and though the old spirit seemed at times to be still alive, yet it was more in appearance than in reality.

the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints

From this reading It is difficult to regain an emotional atmosphere once lost; and it is especially difficult to live by the gospel of freedom, when once the eloquence of that gospel is no longer deeply felt.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading As these two human beings drifted further and further apart from their common love and their common interest, the idealistic man became more self-centred, more unsocial, more fiercely individual, and the emotional and sensual woman became more self-indulgent, more hostile to any philosophy--anarchism such as Terry's, with its blighting idealism--which limited her simple joy in life and in mere existence.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading As these two human beings drifted further and further apart from their common love and their common interest, the idealistic man became more self-centred, more unsocial, more fiercely individual, and the emotional and sensual woman became more self-indulgent, more hostile to any philosophy--anarchism such as Terry's, with its blighting idealism--which limited her simple joy in life and in mere existence.

the four books in the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) that tell the story of Christ's life and teachings

From this reading It is difficult to regain an emotional atmosphere once lost; and it is especially difficult to live by the gospel of freedom, when once the eloquence of that gospel is no longer deeply felt.

an established custom

From this reading Then there is nothing left to take its place--no prosaic sense of duty, no steady habit, no enduring interest in work.

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

From this reading As these two human beings drifted further and further apart from their common love and their common interest, the idealistic man became more self-centred, more unsocial, more fiercely individual, and the emotional and sensual woman became more self-indulgent, more hostile to any philosophy--anarchism such as Terry's, with its blighting idealism--which limited her simple joy in life and in mere existence.

characterized by enmity or ill will

From this reading As these two human beings drifted further and further apart from their common love and their common interest, the idealistic man became more self-centred, more unsocial, more fiercely individual, and the emotional and sensual woman became more self-indulgent, more hostile to any philosophy--anarchism such as Terry's, with its blighting idealism--which limited her simple joy in life and in mere existence.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading As these two human beings drifted further and further apart from their common love and their common interest, the idealistic man became more self-centred, more unsocial, more fiercely individual, and the emotional and sensual woman became more self-indulgent, more hostile to any philosophy--anarchism such as Terry's, with its blighting idealism--which limited her simple joy in life and in mere existence.

(philosophy) the philosophical theory that ideas are the only reality

From this reading As these two human beings drifted further and further apart from their common love and their common interest, the idealistic man became more self-centred, more unsocial, more fiercely individual, and the emotional and sensual woman became more self-indulgent, more hostile to any philosophy--anarchism such as Terry's, with its blighting idealism--which limited her simple joy in life and in mere existence.

of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of the reality of ideas

From this reading As these two human beings drifted further and further apart from their common love and their common interest, the idealistic man became more self-centred, more unsocial, more fiercely individual, and the emotional and sensual woman became more self-indulgent, more hostile to any philosophy--anarchism such as Terry's, with its blighting idealism--which limited her simple joy in life and in mere existence.

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

From this reading _Marie's Failure_ Though Terry was back in what was formerly the Salon, and though the old spirit seemed at times to be still alive, yet it was more in appearance than in reality.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading As these two human beings drifted further and further apart from their common love and their common interest, the idealistic man became more self-centred, more unsocial, more fiercely individual, and the emotional and sensual woman became more self-indulgent, more hostile to any philosophy--anarchism such as Terry's, with its blighting idealism--which limited her simple joy in life and in mere existence.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Then there is nothing left to take its place--no prosaic sense of duty, no steady habit, no enduring interest in work.

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

From this reading It is difficult to regain an emotional atmosphere once lost; and it is especially difficult to live by the gospel of freedom, when once the eloquence of that gospel is no longer deeply felt.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _Marie's Failure_ Though Terry was back in what was formerly the Salon, and though the old spirit seemed at times to be still alive, yet it was more in appearance than in reality.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Then there is nothing left to take its place--no prosaic sense of duty, no steady habit, no enduring interest in work.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading As these two human beings drifted further and further apart from their common love and their common interest, the idealistic man became more self-centred, more unsocial, more fiercely individual, and the emotional and sensual woman became more self-indulgent, more hostile to any philosophy--anarchism such as Terry's, with its blighting idealism--which limited her simple joy in life and in mere existence.

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 Then there is nothing left to take its place--no prosaic sense of duty, no steady habit, no enduring interest in work.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading As these two human beings drifted further and further apart from their common love and their common interest, the idealistic man became more self-centred, more unsocial, more fiercely individual, and the emotional and sensual woman became more self-indulgent, more hostile to any philosophy--anarchism such as Terry's, with its blighting idealism--which limited her simple joy in life and in mere existence.

small in range or scope

From this reading As these two human beings drifted further and further apart from their common love and their common interest, the idealistic man became more self-centred, more unsocial, more fiercely individual, and the emotional and sensual woman became more self-indulgent, more hostile to any philosophy--anarchism such as Terry's, with its blighting idealism--which limited her simple joy in life and in mere existence.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading It is difficult to regain an emotional atmosphere once lost; and it is especially difficult to live by the gospel of freedom, when once the eloquence of that gospel is no longer deeply felt.

for more time

From this reading It is difficult to regain an emotional atmosphere once lost; and it is especially difficult to live by the gospel of freedom, when once the eloquence of that gospel is no longer deeply felt.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading It is difficult to regain an emotional atmosphere once lost; and it is especially difficult to live by the gospel of freedom, when once the eloquence of that gospel is no longer deeply felt.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading As these two human beings drifted further and further apart from their common love and their common interest, the idealistic man became more self-centred, more unsocial, more fiercely individual, and the emotional and sensual woman became more self-indulgent, more hostile to any philosophy--anarchism such as Terry's, with its blighting idealism--which limited her simple joy in life and in mere existence.

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

From this reading As these two human beings drifted further and further apart from their common love and their common interest, the idealistic man became more self-centred, more unsocial, more fiercely individual, and the emotional and sensual woman became more self-indulgent, more hostile to any philosophy--anarchism such as Terry's, with its blighting idealism--which limited her simple joy in life and in mere existence.

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

From this reading _Marie's Failure_ Though Terry was back in what was formerly the Salon, and though the old spirit seemed at times to be still alive, yet it was more in appearance than in reality.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading As these two human beings drifted further and further apart from their common love and their common interest, the idealistic man became more self-centred, more unsocial, more fiercely individual, and the emotional and sensual woman became more self-indulgent, more hostile to any philosophy--anarchism such as Terry's, with its blighting idealism--which limited her simple joy in life and in mere existence.

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

From this reading _Marie's Failure_ Though Terry was back in what was formerly the Salon, and though the old spirit seemed at times to be still alive, yet it was more in appearance than in reality.

not any; not one

From this reading It is difficult to regain an emotional atmosphere once lost; and it is especially difficult to live by the gospel of freedom, when once the eloquence of that gospel is no longer deeply felt.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Then there is nothing left to take its place--no prosaic sense of duty, no steady habit, no enduring interest in work.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It is difficult to regain an emotional atmosphere once lost; and it is especially difficult to live by the gospel of freedom, when once the eloquence of that gospel is no longer deeply felt.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading _Marie's Failure_ Though Terry was back in what was formerly the Salon, and though the old spirit seemed at times to be still alive, yet it was more in appearance than in reality.

on one occasion

From this reading It is difficult to regain an emotional atmosphere once lost; and it is especially difficult to live by the gospel of freedom, when once the eloquence of that gospel is no longer deeply felt.

The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)

From this reading As these two human beings drifted further and further apart from their common love and their common interest, the idealistic man became more self-centred, more unsocial, more fiercely individual, and the emotional and sensual woman became more self-indulgent, more hostile to any philosophy--anarchism such as Terry's, with its blighting idealism--which limited her simple joy in life and in mere existence.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Then there is nothing left to take its place--no prosaic sense of duty, no steady habit, no enduring interest in work.

not fanciful or imaginative

From this reading Then there is nothing left to take its place--no prosaic sense of duty, no steady habit, no enduring interest in work.

plural of “quarrel” — an angry dispute

From this reading So their quarrels became more brutal, more abrupt.

all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you

From this reading _Marie's Failure_ Though Terry was back in what was formerly the Salon, and though the old spirit seemed at times to be still alive, yet it was more in appearance than in reality.

get or find back; recover the use of

From this reading It is difficult to regain an emotional atmosphere once lost; and it is especially difficult to live by the gospel of freedom, when once the eloquence of that gospel is no longer deeply felt.

gallery where works of art can be displayed

From this reading _Marie's Failure_ Though Terry was back in what was formerly the Salon, and though the old spirit seemed at times to be still alive, yet it was more in appearance than in reality.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading _Marie's Failure_ Though Terry was back in what was formerly the Salon, and though the old spirit seemed at times to be still alive, yet it was more in appearance than in reality.

limited to or caring only about yourself and your own needs

From this reading As these two human beings drifted further and further apart from their common love and their common interest, the idealistic man became more self-centred, more unsocial, more fiercely individual, and the emotional and sensual woman became more self-indulgent, more hostile to any philosophy--anarchism such as Terry's, with its blighting idealism--which limited her simple joy in life and in mere existence.

indulgent of your own appetites and desires

From this reading As these two human beings drifted further and further apart from their common love and their common interest, the idealistic man became more self-centred, more unsocial, more fiercely individual, and the emotional and sensual woman became more self-indulgent, more hostile to any philosophy--anarchism such as Terry's, with its blighting idealism--which limited her simple joy in life and in mere existence.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading Then there is nothing left to take its place--no prosaic sense of duty, no steady habit, no enduring interest in work.

marked by the appetites and passions of the body

From this reading As these two human beings drifted further and further apart from their common love and their common interest, the idealistic man became more self-centred, more unsocial, more fiercely individual, and the emotional and sensual woman became more self-indulgent, more hostile to any philosophy--anarchism such as Terry's, with its blighting idealism--which limited her simple joy in life and in mere existence.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading As these two human beings drifted further and further apart from their common love and their common interest, the idealistic man became more self-centred, more unsocial, more fiercely individual, and the emotional and sensual woman became more self-indulgent, more hostile to any philosophy--anarchism such as Terry's, with its blighting idealism--which limited her simple joy in life and in mere existence.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So their quarrels became more brutal, more abrupt.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading _Marie's Failure_ Though Terry was back in what was formerly the Salon, and though the old spirit seemed at times to be still alive, yet it was more in appearance than in reality.

make steady

From this reading Then there is nothing left to take its place--no prosaic sense of duty, no steady habit, no enduring interest in work.

not in physical motion

From this reading _Marie's Failure_ Though Terry was back in what was formerly the Salon, and though the old spirit seemed at times to be still alive, yet it was more in appearance than in reality.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading As these two human beings drifted further and further apart from their common love and their common interest, the idealistic man became more self-centred, more unsocial, more fiercely individual, and the emotional and sensual woman became more self-indulgent, more hostile to any philosophy--anarchism such as Terry's, with its blighting idealism--which limited her simple joy in life and in mere existence.

carry out

From this reading Then there is nothing left to take its place--no prosaic sense of duty, no steady habit, no enduring interest in work.

English actress (1847-1928)

From this reading _Marie's Failure_ Though Terry was back in what was formerly the Salon, and though the old spirit seemed at times to be still alive, yet it was more in appearance than in reality.

possessive form of “terry” — English actress (1847-1928)

From this reading As these two human beings drifted further and further apart from their common love and their common interest, the idealistic man became more self-centred, more unsocial, more fiercely individual, and the emotional and sensual woman became more self-indulgent, more hostile to any philosophy--anarchism such as Terry's, with its blighting idealism--which limited her simple joy in life and in mere existence.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading _Marie's Failure_ Though Terry was back in what was formerly the Salon, and though the old spirit seemed at times to be still alive, yet it was more in appearance than in reality.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is difficult to regain an emotional atmosphere once lost; and it is especially difficult to live by the gospel of freedom, when once the eloquence of that gospel is no longer deeply felt.

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

From this reading _Marie's Failure_ Though Terry was back in what was formerly the Salon, and though the old spirit seemed at times to be still alive, yet it was more in appearance than in reality.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading As these two human beings drifted further and further apart from their common love and their common interest, the idealistic man became more self-centred, more unsocial, more fiercely individual, and the emotional and sensual woman became more self-indulgent, more hostile to any philosophy--anarchism such as Terry's, with its blighting idealism--which limited her simple joy in life and in mere existence.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then there is nothing left to take its place--no prosaic sense of duty, no steady habit, no enduring interest in work.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Then there is nothing left to take its place--no prosaic sense of duty, no steady habit, no enduring interest in work.

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

From this reading As these two human beings drifted further and further apart from their common love and their common interest, the idealistic man became more self-centred, more unsocial, more fiercely individual, and the emotional and sensual woman became more self-indulgent, more hostile to any philosophy--anarchism such as Terry's, with its blighting idealism--which limited her simple joy in life and in mere existence.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading _Marie's Failure_ Though Terry was back in what was formerly the Salon, and though the old spirit seemed at times to be still alive, yet it was more in appearance than in reality.

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

From this reading _Marie's Failure_ Though Terry was back in what was formerly the Salon, and though the old spirit seemed at times to be still alive, yet it was more in appearance than in reality.

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

From this reading _Marie's Failure_ Though Terry was back in what was formerly the Salon, and though the old spirit seemed at times to be still alive, yet it was more in appearance than in reality.

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

From this reading As these two human beings drifted further and further apart from their common love and their common interest, the idealistic man became more self-centred, more unsocial, more fiercely individual, and the emotional and sensual woman became more self-indulgent, more hostile to any philosophy--anarchism such as Terry's, with its blighting idealism--which limited her simple joy in life and in mere existence.

not seeking or given to association; being or living without companions

From this reading As these two human beings drifted further and further apart from their common love and their common interest, the idealistic man became more self-centred, more unsocial, more fiercely individual, and the emotional and sensual woman became more self-indulgent, more hostile to any philosophy--anarchism such as Terry's, with its blighting idealism--which limited her simple joy in life and in mere existence.

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

From this reading _Marie's Failure_ Though Terry was back in what was formerly the Salon, and though the old spirit seemed at times to be still alive, yet it was more in appearance than in reality.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading _Marie's Failure_ Though Terry was back in what was formerly the Salon, and though the old spirit seemed at times to be still alive, yet it was more in appearance than in reality.

at the time that

From this reading It is difficult to regain an emotional atmosphere once lost; and it is especially difficult to live by the gospel of freedom, when once the eloquence of that gospel is no longer deeply felt.

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

From this reading As these two human beings drifted further and further apart from their common love and their common interest, the idealistic man became more self-centred, more unsocial, more fiercely individual, and the emotional and sensual woman became more self-indulgent, more hostile to any philosophy--anarchism such as Terry's, with its blighting idealism--which limited her simple joy in life and in mere existence.

in the company of; together with

From this reading As these two human beings drifted further and further apart from their common love and their common interest, the idealistic man became more self-centred, more unsocial, more fiercely individual, and the emotional and sensual woman became more self-indulgent, more hostile to any philosophy--anarchism such as Terry's, with its blighting idealism--which limited her simple joy in life and in mere existence.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading As these two human beings drifted further and further apart from their common love and their common interest, the idealistic man became more self-centred, more unsocial, more fiercely individual, and the emotional and sensual woman became more self-indulgent, more hostile to any philosophy--anarchism such as Terry's, with its blighting idealism--which limited her simple joy in life and in mere existence.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Then there is nothing left to take its place--no prosaic sense of duty, no steady habit, no enduring interest in work.

but in spite of that

From this reading _Marie's Failure_ Though Terry was back in what was formerly the Salon, and though the old spirit seemed at times to be still alive, yet it was more in appearance than in reality.