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

Be this as it may, Bladud had not been long seated there in a state of dreamy abstraction, when he became conscious of the inquiring look.

From The Hot Swamp by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)

Horace hardly dared to meet Beevor's eyes, which were fixed upon the green-turbaned Jinnee, as he stood apart in dreamy abstraction, smiling placidly to himself.

From The Brass Bottle by Anstey, F.

He was lying almost at full length in the chair, his eyes fixed in dreamy abstraction upon the ceiling.

From The Little Nugget by Wodehouse, P. G. (Pelham Grenville)

Hearn lost his faith then or shortly afterwards: Thompson's irregular habits of dreamy abstraction rendered him unfit for a sacerdotal career.

From The Hound of Heaven by Thompson, Francis