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
As winter drew on, she grew no better; a dim, dreamy abstraction brooded over her.
From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 02, No. 09, July, 1858 by Various
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)
He was a rawboned Slav with a pale face, high cheek bones, and large brown eyes, holding within their somber depths an expression of thoughtful, dreamy abstraction.
From Abroad at Home American Ramblings, Observations, and Adventures of Julian Street by Street, Julian
It was as it should have been; and the poet stood motionless in dreamy abstraction, until an usher took his coupons and turned down seven seats.
From Iole by Becker, Arthur C.
