Shadenoun
(uncountable) Darkness where light, particularly sunlight, is blocked.
Shadenoun
(countable) Something that blocks light, particularly in a window.
Shadenoun
(countable) A variety of a colour/color, in particular one obtained by adding black (compare tint).
Shadenoun
(figuratively) A subtle variation in a concept.
Shadenoun
(figuratively) An aspect that is reminiscent of something.
Shadenoun
A very small degree of a quantity, or variety of meaning
Shadenoun
A ghost or specter; a spirit.
Shadenoun
(countable) A postage stamp showing an obvious difference in colour/color to the original printing and needing a separate catalogue/catalog entry.
Shadenoun
Subtle insults.
Shadeverb
(transitive) To shield from light.
Shadeverb
(transitive) To alter slightly.
Shadeverb
(intransitive) To vary or approach something slightly, particularly in color.
Shadeverb
To move slightly from one's normal fielding position.
Shadeverb
(transitive) To darken, particularly in drawing.
Shadeverb
To surpass by a narrow margin.
Shadeverb
To reduce (a window) so that only its title bar is visible.
Shadeverb
To shelter; to cover from injury; to protect; to screen.
Shadeverb
To present a shadow or image of; to shadow forth; to represent.
Shadenoun
Comparative obscurity owing to interception or interruption of the rays of light; partial darkness caused by the intervention of something between the space contemplated and the source of light.
Shadenoun
Darkness; obscurity; - often in the plural.
Shadenoun
An obscure place; a spot not exposed to light; hence, a secluded retreat.
Shadenoun
That which intercepts, or shelters from, light or the direct rays of the sun; hence, also, that which protects from heat or currents of air; a screen; protection; shelter; cover; as, a lamp shade.
Shadenoun
Shadow.
Shadenoun
The soul after its separation from the body; - so called because the ancients it to be perceptible to the sight, though not to the touch; a spirit; a ghost; as, the shades of departed heroes.
Shadenoun
The darker portion of a picture; a less illuminated part. See Def. 1, above.
Shadenoun
Degree or variation of color, as darker or lighter, stronger or paler; as, a delicate shade of pink.
Shadenoun
A minute difference or variation, as of thought, belief, expression, etc.; also, the quality or degree of anything which is distinguished from others similar by slight differences; as, the shades of meaning in synonyms.
Shadeverb
To shelter or screen by intercepting the rays of light; to keep off illumination from.
Shadeverb
To shelter; to cover from injury; to protect; to screen; to hide; as, to shade one's eyes.
Shadeverb
To obscure; to dim the brightness of.
Shadeverb
To pain in obscure colors; to darken.
Shadeverb
To mark with gradations of light or color.
Shadeverb
To present a shadow or image of; to shadow forth; to represent.
Shadeverb
To undergo or exhibit minute difference or variation, as of color, meaning, expression, etc.; to pass by slight changes; - used chiefly with a preposition, as into, away, off.
Shadenoun
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body;
Shadenoun
a quality of a given color that differs slightly from a primary color;
Shadenoun
protective covering that protects something from direct sunlight;
Shadenoun
a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude;
Shadenoun
a position of relative inferiority;
Shadenoun
a slight amount or degree of difference;
Shadenoun
a mental representation of some haunting experience;
Shadenoun
a representation of the effect of shade in a picture or drawing (as by shading or darker pigment)
Shadeverb
cast a shadow over
Shadeverb
represent the effect of shade or shadow on
Shadeverb
protect from light, heat, or view;
Tincturenoun
A pigment or other substance that colours or dyes.
Tincturenoun
A tint, or an added colour.
Tincturenoun
(heraldry) A colour or metal used in the depiction of a coat of arms.
Tincturenoun
An alcoholic extract of plant material, used as a medicine.
Tincturenoun
(humorous) A small alcoholic drink.
Tincturenoun
An essential characteristic.
Tincturenoun
The finer and more volatile parts of a substance, separated by a solvent; an extract of a part of the substance of a body communicated to the solvent.
Tincturenoun
A slight taste superadded to any substance.
Tincturenoun
A slight quality added to anything; a tinge.
Tinctureverb
To stain or impregnate (something) with color.
Tinctureverb
(figurative) To tinge; to taint.
Tinctureverb
To soak (an organic substance) in alcohol or another liquid to produce a tincture.
Tincturenoun
A tinge or shade of color; a tint; as, a tincture of red.
Tincturenoun
One of the metals, colors, or furs used in armory.
Tincturenoun
The finer and more volatile parts of a substance, separated by a solvent; an extract of a part of the substance of a body communicated to the solvent.
Tincturenoun
A solution (commonly colored) of medicinal substance in alcohol, usually more or less diluted; spirit containing medicinal substances in solution.
Tincturenoun
A slight taste superadded to any substance; as, a tincture of orange peel.
Tincturenoun
A slight quality added to anything; a tinge; as, a tincture of French manners.
Tinctureverb
To communicate a slight foreign color to; to tinge; to impregnate with some extraneous matter.
Tinctureverb
To imbue the mind of; to communicate a portion of anything foreign to; to tinge.
Tincturenoun
a substances that colors metals
Tincturenoun
an indication that something has been present;
Tincturenoun
a quality of a given color that differs slightly from a primary color;
Tincturenoun
(pharmacology) a medicine consisting of an extract in an alcohol solution
Tinctureverb
fill, as with a certain quality;
Tinctureverb
stain or tint with a color;
Tincture
A tincture is typically an extract of plant or animal material dissolved in ethanol (ethyl alcohol). Solvent concentrations of 25–60% are common, but may run as high as 90%.