Washboard 
The washboard is symbolic of embarrassment. Some event in your waking life has caused you great distress and embarrassment. Because of this, you are exhausted, physically and emotionally. If the washboard itself is broken, your life, once viewed as so exciting, has become too much for you, too fast. It has brought you nothing but disgrace. You need to slow down.
Watermill
To dream of a watermill is a reminder that you always have options. By carefully considering a particular problem from each angle, you may find a new solution. The watermill may also serve as a reminder that slow and steady progress towards your goals is the best course of action.
Ancestors
To dream of your ancestors indicates that you accept the qualities about you and the conventions that you inherited. You could be having difficulty letting go of the past.
Briefcase
To dream of a briefcase indicates that you have confidence in your ability to handle a difficult task or issue. It may also reflect any anxieties you harbor regarding your job or an upcoming journey.
Geography
To dream that you are studying geography indicates that you will travel frequently in the coming months and years.
Nail File
To dream of a nail file suggests there is work to be done before you can move forward in a situation where presentation is required.
To dream of filing down long nails indicates that attention to detail is necessary.
To be filing already too short fingernails shows a neurotic tendency to continue projects long after they are satisfactorily complete and ready to present.
Quicksand
To dream of being sucked into quicksand indicates you may be in an emotional bind in your waking life. An activity you are participating in is producing a feeling of judgment, whether of another person or yourself. This may be draining you of important life energy. There is courage needed to pull yourself free from the influences that are keeping you in this negative vortex of attraction.
To dream of pulling another person or yourself from quicksand is alerting you that you can turn around your situation now.
Earthworm
To dream of an earthworm suggests the beginning of a creative project. An earthworm is indication of surplus energy that may now be put to productive use with fruitful results. A number of earthworms in a dream speak of creative collaborations. To dream of earthworms coming to the Earth's surface indicates that a break to refuel may be required before continuing a current project. Dreaming of eating earthworms or dried earthworms on the ground may indicate literal dehydration and probable emotional exhaustion.
Casserole
To dream of a casserole indicates the forming of a wonderful, life sustaining idea. To dream that you are removing the casserole from the oven is a further indication that the idea is about to make itself clear and there may be great benefit if you put this idea into action as soon as possible.
Orphanage
An orphanage in dream indicates a home for abandoned feelings. Past memories may be causing you underlying stress, in particular memories from your childhood. You may need to give extra attention to the needs of your inner child. You may be feeling alone or uncared for in your waking life.