land of Nod
Example Sentences
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Cain went out from the presence of the Lord, and dwelt in the land of Nod .
From Time Magazine Archive
Ever dream of a few more hours each night in the land of Nod?
From Time Magazine Archive
And Cain went out from the presence of the Lord and dwelt in the land of Nod on the east of Eden.’
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
Clara was rocking the cradle, which was baby Dan's carriage to the land of Nod.
From The Nursery, January 1873, Vol. XIII. A Monthly Magazine for Youngest People by Various
“Very odd,” he muttered, “Alf didn’t use to—to—w’at’s ’is name in—this—way—” The Captain’s head dropped, his elbow relaxed, and he returned to the land of Nod for another half-hour.
From The Giant of the North Pokings Round the Pole by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)
