2 Verbs to Use for the Word darndest

Mac leaned over the rail, saying gruffly, "That you, Colonel?" trying, as the Boss of the Big Chimney saw"tryin' his darndest not to look pleased," and all the while O'Flynn was waving his hat and howling with excitement: "How's the gowld?

But anyway I am prouder than I can tell you to be your son and I am going to try my darndest to live up to the sign if you will let me stay on being the minor part of it.

2 Verbs to Use for the Word  darndest