redden
verb (used with object)
to make or cause to become red.
had reddened
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past perfectof redden.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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One health worker who had identified dozens of cases told me many patients had reddened eyes in the early stages.
From The Guardian ● Sep. 20, 2014
I noticed that a day in the sun and wind had reddened her face and multiplied her freckles.
From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns
The dawn had reddened the eastern sky, and the towers of the abbey were black against the glory of the coming day.
From A Son of Hagar A Romance of Our Time by Sir Hall Caine
In the freshness and with the eager exercise, Bulstrode's cheeks had reddened.
From The Sentimental Adventures of Jimmy Bulstrode by Marie Van Vorst
Her pale cheeks had reddened for an instant, but the flood of surprise and emotion ebbed as quickly as it flowed, and left her wan, with parted lips.
From The Strange Case of Mortimer Fenley by Louis Tracy
