Synonyms:
underbrush, undergrowth, underwood
Meaning: the brush (small trees and bushes and ferns etc.) growing beneath taller trees in a wood or forest
Usage examples
In a place where the underwood grew thick, he came upon a spot where a man had remained for some time.
She then turned, facing Walcott, who advanced slightly, while Mr. Underwood made a movement as though to place her hand in his.
Then turning to Mr. Underwood, who stood looking on frowningly, somewhat troubled by the turn matters had taken, Walcott added, playfully,--
Five minutes earlier I would have explained to him fully. I resolved now to put my friendship for Jack upon the same basis as his for Mrs. Underwood.
"Some time ago, Mr. Underwood," he began, smoothly and easily, "I asked you for your daughter's hand in marriage, and you honored me with your consent.
"Well," said Mr. Underwood, resignedly, "fix it up between you any way to suit yourselves; but for heaven's sake, don't do anything to cause comment or remarks!"
During the weeks immediately following Darrell's departure the daily routine of life at The Pines continued in the accustomed channels, but there was not a member of the family, including Mr. Underwood himself, to whom it did not seem strangely empty, as though some essential element were missing.