SHADOW — ТЛУМАЧЕННЯ

shadow

Refuge from danger or observation. Приклади
  • He felt secure in his father's shadow.
Something existing in perception only. Приклади
  • A ghostly apparition at midnight.
An indication that something has been present. Приклади
  • There wasn't a trace of evidence for the claim.
  • A tincture of condescension.
A premonition of something adverse. Приклади
  • A shadow over his happiness.
An unilluminated area. Приклади
  • He moved off into the darkness.
An inseparable companion. Приклади
  • The poor child was his mother's shadow.
A spy employed to follow someone and report their movements.
A dominating and pervasive presence. Приклади
  • He received little recognition working in the shadow of his father.
Shade within clear boundaries.
Follow, usually without the person's knowledge. Приклади
  • The police are shadowing her.
Make appear small by comparison. Приклади
  • This year's debt dwarves that of last year.
Cast a shadow over.
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