shadow

shadow is a Noun

Definition:

[1] 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.

[2] Darkness; shade; obscurity. Night`s sable shadows from the ocean rise. Denham.

[3] A shaded place; shelter; protection; security. In secret shadow from the sunny ray, On a sweet bed of lilies softly laid. Spenser.

[4] A reflected image, as in a mirror or in water. Shak.

[5] That which follows or attends a person or thing like a shadow; an inseparable companion; hence, an obsequious follower. Sin and her shadow Death. Milton.

[6] A spirit; a ghost; a shade; a phantom. "Hence, horrible shadow!" Shak.

[7] An imperfect and faint representation; adumbration; indistinct image; dim bodying forth; hence, mystical reprresentation; type. The law having a shadow of good things to come. Heb. x. 1. [Types] and shadows of that destined seed. Milton.

[8] A small degree; a shade. "No variableness, neither shadow of turning." James i. 17.

[9] An uninvited guest coming with one who is invited. [A Latinism] Nares. I must not have my board pastered with shadows That under other men`s protection break in Without invitement. Massinger. Shadow of death, darkness or gloom like that caused by the presence or the impending of death. Ps. xxiii. 4.