Almonds.
This is a good omen. It has wealth in store. However, sorrow will go with it for a short while. If the almonds are defective, your disappointment in obtaining a certain wish will be complete until new conditions are brought about.
Alms.
Alms will bring evil if given or taken unwillingly. Otherwise, a good dream.
Alms-house.
For a young woman to dream of an alms-house, denotes she will meet failure in her efforts to contract a worldly marriage.
Altar.
To dream of seing{sic} a priest at the altar, denotes quarrels and unsatisfactory states in your business and home. To see a marriage, sorrow to friends, and death to old age.
An altar would hardly be shown you in a dream, accept to warn you against the commission of error. Repentance is also implied.
Alum.