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Meaning Of Shadow
n.
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.
n.
Darkness; shade; obscurity.
n.
A shaded place; shelter; protection; security.
n.
A reflected image, as in a mirror or in water.
n.
That which follows or attends a person or thing like a
shadow; an inseparable companion; hence, an obsequious follower.
n.
A spirit; a ghost; a shade; a phantom.
n.
An imperfect and faint representation; adumbration;
indistinct image; dim bodying forth; hence, mystical representation;
type.
n.
A small degree; a shade.
n.
An uninvited guest coming with one who is invited.
n.
To cut off light from; to put in shade; to shade; to throw
a shadow upon; to overspead with obscurity.
n.
To conceal; to hide; to screen.
n.
To protect; to shelter from danger; to shroud.
n.
To mark with gradations of light or color; to shade.
n.
To represent faintly or imperfectly; to adumbrate; hence,
to represent typically.
n.
To cloud; to darken; to cast a gloom over.
n.
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.