shadow
sha doh
- n shade within clear boundaries
- n an unilluminated area
- n something existing in perception only
- n a premonition of something adverse
a shadow over his happiness - n an indication that something has been present
- n refuge from danger or observation
he felt secure in his father's shadow - n a dominating and pervasive presence
he received little recognition working in the shadow of his father - n a spy employed to follow someone and report their movements
- n an inseparable companion
the poor child was his mother's shadow - v follow, usually without the person's knowledge
The police are shadowing her - v cast a shadow over
- v make appear small by comparison
- One of the essential features of the British parliamentary system is the shadow Cabinet.
- Yukio Hatoyama comes to office with much praised Cabinet choices, but political observers worry that his party's shadow shogun may try to exercise too much influence.
- But if the old men cast long shadows, McCain is about to learn, the young ones can too.