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
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
The expression of the moon seemed transfigured, like a great clairvoyant eye, reflecting light from invisible spheres, and looking out upon the external world with dreamy abstraction.
From A Romance of the Republic by Child, Lydia Maria Francis
He lay back upon his couch with a dreamy abstraction in his gaze.
From French and English A Story of the Struggle in America by Everett-Green, Evelyn
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.
