The dragon ashened the village with its breath.

The firefighter's ashen face told the story of the raging blaze.

She ran her hand along the ashen dining table, appreciating the straight, warm grain that showed it had been made from ash wood.

Despite the warm weather, the ashenness of his complexion suggested he was unwell.

When he heard the news, his face ashened and he could hardly speak.

When she hears thunder, her expression ashens, reminding everyone of that terrible day.

The sudden scream had him ashening in an instant.

The ashen-faced witness stood before the jury and struggled to recount the night's events.

He stared ashenly at the ruins, unable to process the loss.

Ashendon is a small village with a close-knit community and rolling fields typical of the Buckinghamshire countryside.