Third-person singular simple present indicative form of live in the shadow of

Synonym of be born yesterday

(literally) To live in the shadow cast by a structure. / (idiomatic) To be overshadowed one's entire life, especially by a relative or predecessor.

(of a steam locomotive) Having steam in its boiler and ready for work.

(idiomatic, humorous) Alternative form of pick up what someone is putting down.

engaged in a secret meeting

simple past tense and past participle of preach in the desert

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of preach in the desert

(idiomatic) To speak to or persuade a nearly nonexistent audience, or to an audience not listening

present participle of preach in the desert