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Shadow A light and entertaining person, often with a quick wit or clever humor. ■ "I can't believe I have to spend the day working with such a shadow of a colleague! They don't even try to be funny."
groundhog A small, burrowing rodent with a long tail and short limbs. It is known for its ability to predict the arrival of spring based on its own shadow. ■ Why don't groundhogs ever get lost? Because they always follow their shadow!
chickenshit A person who is cowardly, timid, or lacking in courage. ■ "He's such a chickenshit, he can't even stand up to his own shadow."
conjugate to be inseparable or closely associated with one another ■ My conjugate is my shadow. I can't go anywhere without them following me.
Deficiencies The state of being inadequate or lacking in something, often relating to one's intelligence or personality. ■ "I have a severe case of social deficiencies and can barely make eye contact with my own shadow."
Flurry A sudden and excited rush of activity, often involving a lot of movement or noise. ■ "The cat was in a flurry when it saw the shadow move across the room."
followed To be followed closely or trailed by someone or something. ■ "I don't know why my shadow always follows me around. Maybe it has a sense of humor."
loneliest The person who is most alone and unloved by everyone. ■ "I just met the loneliest person I've ever met. She was so lonely, she started talking to her own shadow."
Skeeters A type of insect that is afraid of its own shadow. ■ "I told you skeeters are dumb. They can't even fly in daylight!
tiniest The smallest amount of anything, often used to exaggerate how small something really is. ■ "I told you I'm the tiniest person in the room, but you didn't believe me until you saw my shadow!"
attendants People who are always by your side, like a shadow. They follow you everywhere and never leave you alone. ■ "I don't know how I could survive without my attendants. They're always there to provide a shoulder to cry on or an ear to listen to my problems."
indications A hint or clue that something bad is about to happen. ■ Just when you thought the meeting was over, the boss dropped a bomb and announced layoffs. It was like a dark cloud hovered over the office for the rest of the day, casting an ominous shadow on everyone's moods.
Looming A large, threatening object or person that seems to be getting closer and closer. ■ "I saw a looming shadow in the corner of my eye, but when I looked closer, it was just a broom leaning against the wall."
shade A light shadow cast by an object, especially a tree. ■ The shade of the tree provided a welcome respite from the scorching sun., A way to avoid or dodge something unpleasant or difficult. ■ "I'm going to take a break from work for a while," said John. "I just can't handle the stress anymore."
supervising The act of constantly monitoring someone else's every move, despite their obvious lack of need for such surveillance. ■ Jane's boss was always supervising her, even when she was just typing at her desk. It was like having a shadow!