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redden [ˈrɛdən] vb
1. to make or become red 2. (intr) to flush with embarrassment, anger, etc.; blush ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
redden verb flush, colour (up), blush, crimson, suffuse, go red, go beetroot (informal) She reddened instantly. Translations redden [ˈredn] B. VI 1. [sky, leaves] → enrojecerse, ponerse rojo 2. [person] (= blush) → ponerse colorado, ruborizarse; (with anger) → ponerse rojo or colorado How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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At first the talk was a little gloomy, and ran mainly upon the shortness of life, the uncertainty of it, the perils which beset it, and the need and wisdom of being always prepared for the worst; this shaded off into low-voiced references to the dangers of the deep, and kindred matters; but as the gray east began to redden and the mysterious solemnity and silence of the dawn to give place to the joy-songs of the birds, the talk took a cheerier tone, and our spirits began to rise steadily. This nose vigorously divided a pale face into two sections which seemed to have no knowledge of each other, for one side would redden under the process of digestion, while the other continued white. The minister might stand there, if it so pleased him, until morning should redden in the east, without other risk than that the dank and chill night air would creep into his frame, and stiffen his joints with rheumatism, and clog his throat with catarrh and cough; thereby defrauding the expectant audience of to-morrow's prayer and sermon. |
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