Lost in words, time stood still.

Meaning: This sentence describes the feeling of being so absorbed in a book that one loses track of time and surroundings.

Choice of Words: Lost means unable to find one's way or to be unable to remember something. Words are spoken or written symbols that represent ideas or concepts. Time refers to the continuous passage of existence. Stood means to be in an upright position. Still means not moving or changing.

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• Time stood still as we listened to her sing.
• Time stood still, savored by all in the joyful scene.
• Song's magic, enchantment, time stood still.
• Time stood still as she found solace in nature.
• Time stood still, moments suspended.
• Time stood still like a frozen moment.
• Time stood still for a moment.
• Time stood still, beauty reigned.
• The clock stopped ticking and time stood still.
• Time stood still in the old library.