dreamy abstraction
Example Sentences
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Phil became aware that a sort of dreamy abstraction was creeping over her, when in upon this mood came a sound which stimulated her weakening powers of resistance.
From Fire-Tongue by Rohmer, Sax
The figures are absorbed in their own thoughts; they stand isolated apart, as though the painter wishes to intensify the mood of dreamy abstraction.
From Giorgione by Cook, Herbert
But presently she was back once more, this time with the tablecloth, which she proceeded to spread, though still lost in dreamy abstraction.
From The Definite Object A Romance of New York by Farnol, Jeffery
"Gold is always gold," said Brother Basil, coming out of his fit of dreamy abstraction.
From Masters of the Guild by Lamprey, L.
For a greater part of the morning Mr. Howland sat musing at his desk, in a kind of dreamy abstraction.
From The Iron Rule Or, Tyranny in the Household by Arthur, T. S. (Timothy Shay)
