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dream

1. dream \'dre-m\ \-f*l\ \-f*-le-\ n [ME dreem, fr. OE dre-am noise, joy] 
   1: a series of thoughts, images, or emotions occurring during sleep  2a: a 
   visionary creation of the imagination : DAYDREAM  2b: a state of mind 
   marked by abstraction or release from reality : RE VERIE 2c: an object seen 
   in a dreamlike state : VISION  3: something notable for its beauty, 
   excellence, or enjoyable quality  4: a goal or purpose ardently desired : 
   IDEAL  - dream.ful aj
2. dream \'dre-m\ \'drem(p)t, 'dre-md\ \'drem(p)t\ \'dre--min\ vb or 
   dreamed or dreamt;  or dream.ing 1: to have a dream  2: to indulge in 
   daydreams or fantasies  3: to conceive as possible, fitting, or proper - 
   used with of  4: to appear tranquil or dreamy  1: to have a dream of  2: to 
   consider as a possibility : IMAGINE  3: to pass (time) in reverie or 
   inaction