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What does woolgathering mean?

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Noun
  1. The gathering of fragments of wool torn from sheep by bushes, etc.
  2. Indulgence in idle fancies or daydreams.
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Mrs. Ferrall's wits returned nimbly from woolgathering, and she shot a startled, inquiring glance at the girl beside her.
Such strange alleys do my thoughts run along when I am woolgathering in the field.
No, for woolgathering and armchair voyaging, preferably in front of a fire, I would be most happy with any of our favorites.
I trust that your good man here is not jealous, for beauty, you well do ken, ever sends the wits of a Douglas woolgathering.
In a woolgathering way, the animal acknowledged Reuben's feet, but had no time for them.
Mr. Cavenaugh's Tony, a former member of the territorial Jets gang, has a goofy, woolgathering and slightly shy side that helps explain his subsequent ill-advised behavior.

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