the color of ash or a mixture of black and white; grizzly

ash produced from the calcination of animal bones, used in ceramics or industry

the titular heroine of the folk tale who is treated poorly by her stepfamily before becoming royalty

ash-colored; grayish-white

lime (calcium oxide)

gloomy or lacking in hope or spirit; pessimistic

to lose heart or confidence, especially after experiencing a failure or setback

feeling discouraged or downhearted; to lose hope or enthusiasm

grey, hazy, or dusky, typically used to describe the sky, weather, or atmosphere

to be completely destroyed or reduced to nothing, as if turned to ashes and blown away

a person who has lost power or influence returning to a position of authority

limestone (abbreviation for [[石灰岩|石灰岩|shi2 hui1 yan2]])

a container used to hold the cremated remains of a deceased person

dejected, dispirited, or feeling humiliated, as if with one's tail between one's legs

covered in dirt and grime on the head and face

as easy as blowing off dust; requiring very little effort

losing heart and being in low spirits; feeling dejected or despondent, typically after a failure or setback

poliomyelitis

every hope turns to dust; completely disheartened

(mineralogy) apatite

calcium oxide (CaO), a white caustic crystalline substance obtained by heating limestone

dust, dirt, or powdery earth

to bring shame or disgrace upon someone or something

soot or coal ash

mortar (for masonry)

ash from burnt paper

feeling dispirited and having lost enthusiasm or motivation

A construction material used in masonry to bind bricks or stones together.

wollastonite (CaSiO3)

a minimal or slight effort

calcium hydroxide, a white powdery substance produced by reacting quicklime with water, widely used in construction and agriculture

calcium hydroxide Ca(OH)2, a white powder produced by mixing quicklime with water

to meet with a sharp rebuff or be snubbed; to get a cold shoulder when trying to be helpful or friendly

common crane (Grus grus)

fat hen (Chenopodium album), edible annual plant