adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _“Your old men shall dream dreams, Your young men shall see visions.”_ “Why do you choose such a title as _The Valley of Vision_ for your book,” said my friend; “do you mean that one can see farther from the valley than from the mountain-top?”
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The mountain-top is the place of outlook over the earth and the sea.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _“Your old men shall dream dreams, Your young men shall see visions.”_ “Why do you choose such a title as _The Valley of Vision_ for your book,” said my friend; “do you mean that one can see farther from the valley than from the mountain-top?”
booknounUS /bʊk/
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading _“Your old men shall dream dreams, Your young men shall see visions.”_ “Why do you choose such a title as _The Valley of Vision_ for your book,” said my friend; “do you mean that one can see farther from the valley than from the mountain-top?”
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it is in the valley of suffering, endurance, and self-sacrifice that the deepest visions of the meaning of life come to us.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading _“Your old men shall dream dreams, Your young men shall see visions.”_ “Why do you choose such a title as _The Valley of Vision_ for your book,” said my friend; “do you mean that one can see farther from the valley than from the mountain-top?”
carenounUS /ker/
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Here is the result of my thoughts, which you will take for what it is worth, if you care to read the book.
chooseverbUS /tʃuːz/
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading _“Your old men shall dream dreams, Your young men shall see visions.”_ “Why do you choose such a title as _The Valley of Vision_ for your book,” said my friend; “do you mean that one can see farther from the valley than from the mountain-top?”
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But it is in the valley of suffering, endurance, and self-sacrifice that the deepest visions of the meaning of life come to us.
deepestadjectiveUS /ˈdiːpəst/
superlative of “deep” — relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading But it is in the valley of suffering, endurance, and self-sacrifice that the deepest visions of the meaning of life come to us.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading _“Your old men shall dream dreams, Your young men shall see visions.”_ “Why do you choose such a title as _The Valley of Vision_ for your book,” said my friend; “do you mean that one can see farther from the valley than from the mountain-top?”
dreamnounUS /driːm/
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading _“Your old men shall dream dreams, Your young men shall see visions.”_ “Why do you choose such a title as _The Valley of Vision_ for your book,” said my friend; “do you mean that one can see farther from the valley than from the mountain-top?”
dreamsnounUS /driːmz/
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading _“Your old men shall dream dreams, Your young men shall see visions.”_ “Why do you choose such a title as _The Valley of Vision_ for your book,” said my friend; “do you mean that one can see farther from the valley than from the mountain-top?”
earthnounUS /ɜːrθ/
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading The mountain-top is the place of outlook over the earth and the sea.
endurancenounUS /ˈendərəns/
the power to withstand hardship or stress
From this reading But it is in the valley of suffering, endurance, and self-sacrifice that the deepest visions of the meaning of life come to us.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading This question set me thinking, as every honest question ought to do.
fartheradjectiveUS /ˈfɑːrðər/
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading _“Your old men shall dream dreams, Your young men shall see visions.”_ “Why do you choose such a title as _The Valley of Vision_ for your book,” said my friend; “do you mean that one can see farther from the valley than from the mountain-top?”
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _“Your old men shall dream dreams, Your young men shall see visions.”_ “Why do you choose such a title as _The Valley of Vision_ for your book,” said my friend; “do you mean that one can see farther from the valley than from the mountain-top?”
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading _“Your old men shall dream dreams, Your young men shall see visions.”_ “Why do you choose such a title as _The Valley of Vision_ for your book,” said my friend; “do you mean that one can see farther from the valley than from the mountain-top?”
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _“Your old men shall dream dreams, Your young men shall see visions.”_ “Why do you choose such a title as _The Valley of Vision_ for your book,” said my friend; “do you mean that one can see farther from the valley than from the mountain-top?”
HereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here is the result of my thoughts, which you will take for what it is worth, if you care to read the book.
honestadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnəst/
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading This question set me thinking, as every honest question ought to do.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Here is the result of my thoughts, which you will take for what it is worth, if you care to read the book.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But it is in the valley of suffering, endurance, and self-sacrifice that the deepest visions of the meaning of life come to us.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Here is the result of my thoughts, which you will take for what it is worth, if you care to read the book.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Here is the result of my thoughts, which you will take for what it is worth, if you care to read the book.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading But it is in the valley of suffering, endurance, and self-sacrifice that the deepest visions of the meaning of life come to us.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This question set me thinking, as every honest question ought to do.
meanverbUS /miːn/
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading _“Your old men shall dream dreams, Your young men shall see visions.”_ “Why do you choose such a title as _The Valley of Vision_ for your book,” said my friend; “do you mean that one can see farther from the valley than from the mountain-top?”
meaningnounUS /ˈmiːnɪŋ/
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading But it is in the valley of suffering, endurance, and self-sacrifice that the deepest visions of the meaning of life come to us.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading _“Your old men shall dream dreams, Your young men shall see visions.”_ “Why do you choose such a title as _The Valley of Vision_ for your book,” said my friend; “do you mean that one can see farther from the valley than from the mountain-top?”
mountain-top
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _“Your old men shall dream dreams, Your young men shall see visions.”_ “Why do you choose such a title as _The Valley of Vision_ for your book,” said my friend; “do you mean that one can see farther from the valley than from the mountain-top?”
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _“Your old men shall dream dreams, Your young men shall see visions.”_ “Why do you choose such a title as _The Valley of Vision_ for your book,” said my friend; “do you mean that one can see farther from the valley than from the mountain-top?”
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _“Your old men shall dream dreams, Your young men shall see visions.”_ “Why do you choose such a title as _The Valley of Vision_ for your book,” said my friend; “do you mean that one can see farther from the valley than from the mountain-top?”
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading _“Your old men shall dream dreams, Your young men shall see visions.”_ “Why do you choose such a title as _The Valley of Vision_ for your book,” said my friend; “do you mean that one can see farther from the valley than from the mountain-top?”
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _“Your old men shall dream dreams, Your young men shall see visions.”_ “Why do you choose such a title as _The Valley of Vision_ for your book,” said my friend; “do you mean that one can see farther from the valley than from the mountain-top?”
oughtmodal verbUS /ɔːt/
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading This question set me thinking, as every honest question ought to do.
outlooknounUS /ˈaʊtlʊk/
a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations
From this reading The mountain-top is the place of outlook over the earth and the sea.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The mountain-top is the place of outlook over the earth and the sea.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The mountain-top is the place of outlook over the earth and the sea.
questionverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading This question set me thinking, as every honest question ought to do.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Here is the result of my thoughts, which you will take for what it is worth, if you care to read the book.
resultnounUS /rɪˈzʌlt/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Here is the result of my thoughts, which you will take for what it is worth, if you care to read the book.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading _“Your old men shall dream dreams, Your young men shall see visions.”_ “Why do you choose such a title as _The Valley of Vision_ for your book,” said my friend; “do you mean that one can see farther from the valley than from the mountain-top?”
seanounUS /siː/
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The mountain-top is the place of outlook over the earth and the sea.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading _“Your old men shall dream dreams, Your young men shall see visions.”_ “Why do you choose such a title as _The Valley of Vision_ for your book,” said my friend; “do you mean that one can see farther from the valley than from the mountain-top?”
self-sacrificenoun
acting with less concern for yourself than for the success of the joint activity
From this reading But it is in the valley of suffering, endurance, and self-sacrifice that the deepest visions of the meaning of life come to us.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading This question set me thinking, as every honest question ought to do.
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading _“Your old men shall dream dreams, Your young men shall see visions.”_ “Why do you choose such a title as _The Valley of Vision_ for your book,” said my friend; “do you mean that one can see farther from the valley than from the mountain-top?”
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading _“Your old men shall dream dreams, Your young men shall see visions.”_ “Why do you choose such a title as _The Valley of Vision_ for your book,” said my friend; “do you mean that one can see farther from the valley than from the mountain-top?”
sufferingnounUS /ˈsʌfərɪŋ/
a state of acute pain
From this reading But it is in the valley of suffering, endurance, and self-sacrifice that the deepest visions of the meaning of life come to us.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading Here is the result of my thoughts, which you will take for what it is worth, if you care to read the book.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading _“Your old men shall dream dreams, Your young men shall see visions.”_ “Why do you choose such a title as _The Valley of Vision_ for your book,” said my friend; “do you mean that one can see farther from the valley than from the mountain-top?”
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _“Your old men shall dream dreams, Your young men shall see visions.”_ “Why do you choose such a title as _The Valley of Vision_ for your book,” said my friend; “do you mean that one can see farther from the valley than from the mountain-top?”
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _“Your old men shall dream dreams, Your young men shall see visions.”_ “Why do you choose such a title as _The Valley of Vision_ for your book,” said my friend; “do you mean that one can see farther from the valley than from the mountain-top?”
thinkingnounUS /ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading This question set me thinking, as every honest question ought to do.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This question set me thinking, as every honest question ought to do.
thoughtsnounUS /θɔːts/
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Here is the result of my thoughts, which you will take for what it is worth, if you care to read the book.
titlenounUS /ˈtaɪtəl/
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading _“Your old men shall dream dreams, Your young men shall see visions.”_ “Why do you choose such a title as _The Valley of Vision_ for your book,” said my friend; “do you mean that one can see farther from the valley than from the mountain-top?”
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This question set me thinking, as every honest question ought to do.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But it is in the valley of suffering, endurance, and self-sacrifice that the deepest visions of the meaning of life come to us.
ValleynounUS /ˈvæli/
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading _“Your old men shall dream dreams, Your young men shall see visions.”_ “Why do you choose such a title as _The Valley of Vision_ for your book,” said my friend; “do you mean that one can see farther from the valley than from the mountain-top?”
VisionnounUS /ˈvɪʒən/
a vivid mental image
From this reading _“Your old men shall dream dreams, Your young men shall see visions.”_ “Why do you choose such a title as _The Valley of Vision_ for your book,” said my friend; “do you mean that one can see farther from the valley than from the mountain-top?”
visionsnounUS /ˈvɪʒənz/
plural of “vision” — a vivid mental image
From this reading _“Your old men shall dream dreams, Your young men shall see visions.”_ “Why do you choose such a title as _The Valley of Vision_ for your book,” said my friend; “do you mean that one can see farther from the valley than from the mountain-top?”
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Here is the result of my thoughts, which you will take for what it is worth, if you care to read the book.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Here is the result of my thoughts, which you will take for what it is worth, if you care to read the book.
WhynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading _“Your old men shall dream dreams, Your young men shall see visions.”_ “Why do you choose such a title as _The Valley of Vision_ for your book,” said my friend; “do you mean that one can see farther from the valley than from the mountain-top?”
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Here is the result of my thoughts, which you will take for what it is worth, if you care to read the book.
worthnounUS /wɜːrθ/
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading Here is the result of my thoughts, which you will take for what it is worth, if you care to read the book.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _“Your old men shall dream dreams, Your young men shall see visions.”_ “Why do you choose such a title as _The Valley of Vision_ for your book,” said my friend; “do you mean that one can see farther from the valley than from the mountain-top?”
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading _“Your old men shall dream dreams, Your young men shall see visions.”_ “Why do you choose such a title as _The Valley of Vision_ for your book,” said my friend; “do you mean that one can see farther from the valley than from the mountain-top?”
YourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _“Your old men shall dream dreams, Your young men shall see visions.”_ “Why do you choose such a title as _The Valley of Vision_ for your book,” said my friend; “do you mean that one can see farther from the valley than from the mountain-top?”
