A week or so there was thread on the past progressive tense, but I didn't see any discussion of this usage and am very curious:
"Nelly and Francois chatted as I gazed lazily out the window, daydreaming and ignoring their conversation."
(If there was a good explanation in the thread or Azar, I apologize for missing it and repeating what was asked).
 
What is the role of "daydreaming and ignoring" in this example? Can it be past progressive without starting a new clause, with a subject and auxilliary "be"? Certainly not gerunds. 
 
thanks
Stephen J Churchvillewww.LessonWriter.com
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