dreamy abstraction
Example Sentences
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"Gold is always gold," said Brother Basil, coming out of his fit of dreamy abstraction.
From Masters of the Guild by Lamprey, L.
"Oh, no!" replied the girl, with a certain dreamy abstraction.
From Dr. Breen's Practice by Howells, William Dean
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)
On this hope, fancy conjured up scenes and images of delight, upon which her mind dwelt in pleased and dreamy abstraction, until sleep stole upon her, and locked up her senses.
From The Lights and Shadows of Real Life by Arthur, T. S. (Timothy Shay)
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
