Shadow

Shade within defined limits; obscurity or deprivation of light, apparent on a surface, and representing the form of the body which intercepts the rays of light; as, the shadow of a man, of a tree, or of a tower. See the Note under Shade, n., 1.

Darkness; shade; obscurity.

A shaded place; shelter; protection; security.

A reflected image, as in a mirror or in water.

That which follows or attends a person or thing like a shadow; an inseparable companion; hence, an obsequious follower.

A spirit; a ghost; a shade; a phantom.

An imperfect and faint representation; adumbration; indistinct image; dim bodying forth; hence, mystical representation; type.

A small degree; a shade.

An uninvited guest coming with one who is invited.

To cut off light from; to put in shade; to shade; to throw a shadow upon; to overspead with obscurity.

To conceal; to hide; to screen.

To protect; to shelter from danger; to shroud.

To mark with gradations of light or color; to shade.

To represent faintly or imperfectly; to adumbrate; hence, to represent typically.

To cloud; to darken; to cast a gloom over.

To attend as closely as a shadow; to follow and watch closely, especially in a secret or unobserved manner; as, a detective shadows a criminal.

an indication that something has been present; "there wasn't a trace of evidence for the claim"; "a tincture of condescension"

something existing in perception only; "a ghostly apparition at midnight"

a premonition of something adverse; "a shadow over his happiness"

refuge from danger or observation; "he felt secure in his father's shadow"