depths
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
How often you will meet it
Rank 2,419 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 7,095 times across 191,579 chapters — 0.003% of every word in the library.
What it means
noun
- (plural) the deepest and most remote part from the depths of darkest Africasignals received from the depths of space
depths in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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From the depths of the chair arose a figure nearly gigantic in the firelight.
The Abandoned Room · Wadsworth Camp · Chapter 1
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As he looked a woman rose from the depths of the sea, flying madly before a furious giant.
The Yellow Fairy Book: The Grateful Beasts · World Traditions (Celtic, Norse, Asian & Persian) · Chapter 1
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He directed upon his children one of those obstinate looks which search the inmost depths of the conscience.
Other People's Money · Emile Gaboriau · Chapter 1
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They knew that the cold manner of the great engineer covered depths, but they never expected to see the depths uncovered.
The Courage of the Commonplace · Mary Raymond Shipman Andrews · Chapter 1
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A mighty river roars between, And whosoever looks therein Sees the heavens all black with sin, Sees not its depths, nor bounds.
The Complete Poetical Works of Henry · Henry Wadsworth Longfellow · Chapter 1