air castle
Example Sentences
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Was it an "air castle," or was it "a Turkish Babel?" asked the wags.
From Time Magazine Archive
Another crisis in his life came a year after the downfall of his air castle, and just as the south was preparing to enter upon her fatal struggle.
From Sons and Fathers by Edwards, Harry Stillwell
However, he was very careful not to address Evelyn particularly again, but that one little episode had been sufficient for the girl to build another air castle upon.
From By the Light of the Soul A Novel by Brett, Harold M.
“I could not possibly like anything better,” replied Herbert, “but it seems too good to be true—more like an air castle than a fact.”
From The Boy Broker Or, Among the Kings of Wall Street by Munsey, Frank Andrew
He tried to put it out of his mind, but the captivating air castle would not down.
From Pocket Island A Story of Country Life in New England by Munn, Charles Clark
