…A huge, old-fashioned silver stand, containing one big fruit dish and four small ones, stood in the centre of the table, whilst all round were big silver cake dishes. To each place there were at least five too many forks and spoons, whilst on the sideboard was the most vulgar (you see, sir, I understand the real use of that word) display of silver bowls, cups, entree and bon-bon dishes, knives, forks, and spoons I ever have seen. The sole idea of the hostess seemed to be to impress her visitors with a sense of her wealth — she had, so to speak, purposely made an exhibition of it.”I was so interested in my observations that, quite unconsciously, I left the shelter of the trees, and, stepping up to the railings, leaned over them. I was now close to the window, the lower panes of which were almost on…

Dream of a wooden spoiled and ugly object indicates that you feel discouraged and unemotional inside. Dream of a nice-looking wooden object means success but with help of good people. Dream of working a piece of wood indicates power and development. On the other hand, wood also symbolizes spirituality and vital energy. Dream of wood symbolizes prosperity and tranquility. Dream of wood represents life, fertility, rejuvenation, and spring. On the other hand, it symbolizes the unknown and unconscious. Dream of walking through woods means your return to a spiritual aspect of yourself, also indicates you’re starting a new phase of your life. You’re expressing some anxiety to go behind a relative. Dream of some dried wood in suggests there is an unsolved situation in your life. It may also mean you’re overwhelmed with problems.

…(Beads | Chaplet | Necklace | Pearls | Prayer beads | Women) In a dream, he is a man who embellishes women’s apparels or sells them. When a beads salesman is seen in a dream, he represents a man who interferes with or deals in women’s businesses. (Also see Prayer beads)…

To dream about beads signifies your inclination firstly to look after the others, make sure everyone is take care of and pleased. You always seek to love the others and often forget about your own needs. Otherwise, the dream tells that you pursue for completion. To dream that you are stringing the beads symbolizes the achievements you already made. You will be congratulated and positively evaluated for the work you did.If you dream that you are counting beads it represents satisfaction, fulfillment, quitness and hapiness.

…(Decoration | Medal | Pendant) In a dream, woman’s necklace or earrings if they are made of pearls represent a gift from her husband. If they are made of silver in the dream, they mean a physical ailment, and if they are made from beads in the dream, they mean being let down by one’s friends. A necklace in a dream also represents women’s adornment. If a man wears a necklace that is incrusted with gold, precious gems or sapphire in a dream, it represents a high ranking appointment, carrying a great responsibility, or fulfilling an important duty. If one’s decoration also carries some silver coins in the dream, it means marriage to a beautiful woman. Wearing a decoration necklace that is made from silver and adorned with precious gems in a dream represents a political appointment which will be coupled with honor and wealth. If the necklace is…

Dreaming of stringing beads suggests that some important personalities will show up to help the dreamer in certain projects. Dreaming of counting beads hints joy and wellness. Dreaming of having the beads fall to the floor and stepping on them indicates loss in some way, including friendships.

The dream in which you see the wood could show the spiritual and vital aspects of your personality. On the other hand, the wood may show the apathetic you feel in all aspects of your life. The dream may show the deep depression you are suffering from. Perhaps you should look for some advice or help in your waking life. The dreamer that was carving the wood is known as creative and imaginative person that is able to get the best from the simple things.

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The beads are the minor beautiful things in your waking life that predicts comfortable and lavish lifestyle. If you see many of them, you might become rich surprisingly fast. The beads that are falling apart, or you see them running away, signifies the loss of extravagant life. Perhaps you should stop giving yourself the pressure.

…Dreaming of beads, foretells attention from those in elevated position will be shown you. To count beads, portends immaculate joy and contentment. To string them, you will obtain the favor of the rich. To scatter them, signifies loss of caste among your acquaintances….

…To dream about stacked pieces of wood suggests nonconformity with your current job, which requires hard work and, according to your opinion, it’s badly remunerated. To dream about construction timber that is on fire due to carelessness and that it causes major losses suggests that the dreamer is living a careless and negligent life. To dream that you’re working with wood symbolizes that is useless to keep hoping for something that you really desire….

wood! Through the wood! Beware of the huntsman in the green hood!” struck the animal across the neck with her whip and was off like an arrow, whilst the sound of her words “Through the wood I through the wood!” etc., echoed and re-echoed through the still night air till every stone, and stick, and blade of grass seemed to take it and bellow it in my ears. It was in vain I tried to mount and follow. Every time I tried to get my foot in the stirrup, the beast slipped away from me, and I narrowly escaped a tumble. At last, in desperation, I made a frantic rush, but my steed melted into nothingness, and the next moment I found myself racing through the spinney in hot pursuit of my wayward companion. On and on I tore but no sign of the horse and its rider, only the…

To dream of wood or woollens denotes easy life. Being in a wood is a sign you will mourning wear.

The interpretation will depend on the way the wood appears in the dream. If we see it as dry stacked branches ready to burn, it can be a harbinger of poverty in some aspects of our lives. If the wood is cut up into blocks or boards that are ready to be used, it’s a harbinger of prosperity.

To be in wood yard, happy change of fortune; it you own one, good luck and abundance.

If you dream you saw or chop wood, it indicates to the poor, prosperity and content; but to the rich it shows poverty and loss.

In a dream, a wood sculptor represents someone who caters to a group of hypocrites and defrauds them of their money.

Symbolizes raw material. To dream of dry branches stacked next to a house or inside is an omen of illness or poverty. Tied branches being carried on the shoulders is an omen of heavy duty and poorly paid jobs. Wood cut into cubes or tables means a dream of wealth and satisfaction.

Dreaming of a wood-pile, denotes unsatisfactory business and misunderstandings in love.

Work with wood indicates strong family ties, strong goals; willingness of things.

…they indicate positive signs. However, a stairway could be regarded as unfavorable if its steps are made of backed bricks. If they are made of stones in the dream, they mean business success, along with a heart like a stone. If the staircase is made of wooden steps in the dream, it means reaching a high rank which is compounded with hypocrisy. If they are made of gold in the dream, then they mean achieving success and gaining authority. If they are made of silver in the dream, they represent one’s entourage and attendants. Climbing a staircase in a dream also means sharpening one’s intellect and awareness. In a dream, a stairway is also interpreted to mean leading a life of ascetic detachment and devotion. Coming near a staircase in a dream also means attaining success and a growing piety. Each step represents a different station. Climbing a staircase in…

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…In a dream, woman’s earrings or necklace if they are made of pearls, they represent a gift from her husband. If they are made of silver in the dream, they mean a physical ailment, and if they are made from beads in the dream, they mean being let down by one’s friends. Seeing one’s wife wearing earrings in a dream means engaging in a profitable business. If a man sees himself wearing a pair of beautiful earrings which are mounted with pearls in a dream, it means that he will enjoy wealth, prosperity and comfort in this life, or it could mean that he will memorize the Holy Qur’an. If a woman sees herself wearing a pair of silver earrings in a dream, it means that she will conceive a son who will grow to be a pious man. If they are made from pearls, then her future son…

Industry, welfare.

Unsteadiness.

Carrying out a long intended plan.

Sadness for many. 44.

Variance, discord.

Blighting of hopes, sickness or death. 246.

True and loyal friendships. Help and protection.

Prodigality.

Great honour. 204.

Getting into poor circumstances.

…(Collar | Necklace) In a dream, a neckband represents stinginess. A neckband in a dream also could represent woman’s kindness, gentleness, softness, protection and respect for her husband. Thus, for a woman, a neckband in her dream represents her husband. If her neckband is made of silver, and if it is wide, comfortable and well strapped to her neck in a dream, it denotes her husband’s generosity, richness and forbearance. If the neckband is thin, then it implies difficulties. If it is made of iron in the dream, it represents a strong person. If it is made from wood in the dream, it represents a hypocrite. If a man wears a neckband over a white or a green collar in a dream, it represents victory in his life and comfort he will receive from an unexpected source. If he is a merchant, it means profits, fame, honor and dignity….

If it is made of wood, it indicates that the proposition that was made to us is tricky. If the bench is made of stone, the proposal must be taken into account. If it is made of iron, the proposition will be accompanied by a gift. We must not trust. If the bench is from a church, it will be marriage proposal. Then we must trust in it. If it is from a school, it indicates that we still have much to learn.

Helping others. 57.

Attacks on your reputation.

Peace and safety. 71.

For the industrious, good; for the idler, bad.

Getting into a state of servitude.