detached retina

It also stems from the fact that Congress seems utterly detached from the rest of the nation, or even the planet.

She stabbed him, noting the effect upon him with a detached interest that seemed indifferent to his pain.

With each division, in addition to the divisional staff, there were officers detached from the headquarters staff.

Only at moments was he aware of this—a kind of higher Self, detached from shifting moods, looked on calmly and took note.

Ten paces along Bond Street he encountered a small, stooping figure which became detached from the shadows of a shop door.

To add further to his difficulties, d'Erlon's corps was detached from his command without his knowledge.