past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Barr added nothing to his fading reputation by appointing another clergyman to his staff--the Rev. Dr. Robbins.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading As far as physical beauty went, this latest addition to Headquarters' establishment was hardly an Adonis.
AdonisnounUS /əˈdɑːnəs/
any handsome young man
From this reading As far as physical beauty went, this latest addition to Headquarters' establishment was hardly an Adonis.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As far as physical beauty went, this latest addition to Headquarters' establishment was hardly an Adonis.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Saskatoon--William Trailey_ So sanguine is youth, and so undismayed by the future, that Sam and Bert were not the slightest bit disturbed either by the profound muddle Barr's leadership had sunk into, or by the contemplation of their long, rugged trek into the unknown.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Barr added nothing to his fading reputation by appointing another clergyman to his staff--the Rev. Dr. Robbins.
appointingverbUS /əˈpɔɪntɪŋ/
-ing form of “appoint” — create and charge with a task or function
From this reading Barr added nothing to his fading reputation by appointing another clergyman to his staff--the Rev. Dr. Robbins.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But to the calmly thoughtful, middle-aged colonists, especially those having nearly as many young children as dollars, the prospect looked dark indeed.
badly-managed
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From this reading In the whole badly-managed scheme, the only certainty these men could reckon on was the grim uncertainty of everything.
Barr
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From this reading Barr added nothing to his fading reputation by appointing another clergyman to his staff--the Rev. Dr. Robbins.
Barr's
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From this reading _Saskatoon--William Trailey_ So sanguine is youth, and so undismayed by the future, that Sam and Bert were not the slightest bit disturbed either by the profound muddle Barr's leadership had sunk into, or by the contemplation of their long, rugged trek into the unknown.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading As far as physical beauty went, this latest addition to Headquarters' establishment was hardly an Adonis.
Bert
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From this reading _Saskatoon--William Trailey_ So sanguine is youth, and so undismayed by the future, that Sam and Bert were not the slightest bit disturbed either by the profound muddle Barr's leadership had sunk into, or by the contemplation of their long, rugged trek into the unknown.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading _Saskatoon--William Trailey_ So sanguine is youth, and so undismayed by the future, that Sam and Bert were not the slightest bit disturbed either by the profound muddle Barr's leadership had sunk into, or by the contemplation of their long, rugged trek into the unknown.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But to the calmly thoughtful, middle-aged colonists, especially those having nearly as many young children as dollars, the prospect looked dark indeed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _Saskatoon--William Trailey_ So sanguine is youth, and so undismayed by the future, that Sam and Bert were not the slightest bit disturbed either by the profound muddle Barr's leadership had sunk into, or by the contemplation of their long, rugged trek into the unknown.
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading But to the calmly thoughtful, middle-aged colonists, especially those having nearly as many young children as dollars, the prospect looked dark indeed.
certaintynounUS /ˈsɜːrtənti/
the state of being certain
From this reading In the whole badly-managed scheme, the only certainty these men could reckon on was the grim uncertainty of everything.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading But to the calmly thoughtful, middle-aged colonists, especially those having nearly as many young children as dollars, the prospect looked dark indeed.
clergymannounUS /ˈklɜːrdʒimən/
a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading Barr added nothing to his fading reputation by appointing another clergyman to his staff--the Rev. Dr. Robbins.
colonistsnounUS /ˈkɑːlənɪsts/
plural of “colonist” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country
From this reading But to the calmly thoughtful, middle-aged colonists, especially those having nearly as many young children as dollars, the prospect looked dark indeed.
contemplationnounUS /ˌkɑːntəmˈpleɪʃən/
a long and thoughtful observation
From this reading _Saskatoon--William Trailey_ So sanguine is youth, and so undismayed by the future, that Sam and Bert were not the slightest bit disturbed either by the profound muddle Barr's leadership had sunk into, or by the contemplation of their long, rugged trek into the unknown.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In the whole badly-managed scheme, the only certainty these men could reckon on was the grim uncertainty of everything.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading But to the calmly thoughtful, middle-aged colonists, especially those having nearly as many young children as dollars, the prospect looked dark indeed.
having the place or position changed
From this reading _Saskatoon--William Trailey_ So sanguine is youth, and so undismayed by the future, that Sam and Bert were not the slightest bit disturbed either by the profound muddle Barr's leadership had sunk into, or by the contemplation of their long, rugged trek into the unknown.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading But to the calmly thoughtful, middle-aged colonists, especially those having nearly as many young children as dollars, the prospect looked dark indeed.
Dr
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From this reading Barr added nothing to his fading reputation by appointing another clergyman to his staff--the Rev. Dr. Robbins.
one or the other of two
From this reading _Saskatoon--William Trailey_ So sanguine is youth, and so undismayed by the future, that Sam and Bert were not the slightest bit disturbed either by the profound muddle Barr's leadership had sunk into, or by the contemplation of their long, rugged trek into the unknown.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading But to the calmly thoughtful, middle-aged colonists, especially those having nearly as many young children as dollars, the prospect looked dark indeed.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading As far as physical beauty went, this latest addition to Headquarters' establishment was hardly an Adonis.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading In the whole badly-managed scheme, the only certainty these men could reckon on was the grim uncertainty of everything.
fadingnounUS /ˈfeɪdɪŋ/
weakening in force or intensity
From this reading Barr added nothing to his fading reputation by appointing another clergyman to his staff--the Rev. Dr. Robbins.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading As far as physical beauty went, this latest addition to Headquarters' establishment was hardly an Adonis.
yet to be or coming
From this reading _Saskatoon--William Trailey_ So sanguine is youth, and so undismayed by the future, that Sam and Bert were not the slightest bit disturbed either by the profound muddle Barr's leadership had sunk into, or by the contemplation of their long, rugged trek into the unknown.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading In the whole badly-managed scheme, the only certainty these men could reckon on was the grim uncertainty of everything.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _Saskatoon--William Trailey_ So sanguine is youth, and so undismayed by the future, that Sam and Bert were not the slightest bit disturbed either by the profound muddle Barr's leadership had sunk into, or by the contemplation of their long, rugged trek into the unknown.
only a very short time before
From this reading As far as physical beauty went, this latest addition to Headquarters' establishment was hardly an Adonis.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading But to the calmly thoughtful, middle-aged colonists, especially those having nearly as many young children as dollars, the prospect looked dark indeed.
HeadquartersnounUS /ˈhedkwɔːrtərz/
(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise
From this reading As far as physical beauty went, this latest addition to Headquarters' establishment was hardly an Adonis.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Barr added nothing to his fading reputation by appointing another clergyman to his staff--the Rev. Dr. Robbins.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the whole badly-managed scheme, the only certainty these men could reckon on was the grim uncertainty of everything.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading But to the calmly thoughtful, middle-aged colonists, especially those having nearly as many young children as dollars, the prospect looked dark indeed.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading _Saskatoon--William Trailey_ So sanguine is youth, and so undismayed by the future, that Sam and Bert were not the slightest bit disturbed either by the profound muddle Barr's leadership had sunk into, or by the contemplation of their long, rugged trek into the unknown.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Saskatoon--William Trailey_ So sanguine is youth, and so undismayed by the future, that Sam and Bert were not the slightest bit disturbed either by the profound muddle Barr's leadership had sunk into, or by the contemplation of their long, rugged trek into the unknown.
latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading As far as physical beauty went, this latest addition to Headquarters' establishment was hardly an Adonis.
leadershipnounUS /ˈliːdərʃɪp/
the activity of leading
From this reading _Saskatoon--William Trailey_ So sanguine is youth, and so undismayed by the future, that Sam and Bert were not the slightest bit disturbed either by the profound muddle Barr's leadership had sunk into, or by the contemplation of their long, rugged trek into the unknown.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading _Saskatoon--William Trailey_ So sanguine is youth, and so undismayed by the future, that Sam and Bert were not the slightest bit disturbed either by the profound muddle Barr's leadership had sunk into, or by the contemplation of their long, rugged trek into the unknown.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading But to the calmly thoughtful, middle-aged colonists, especially those having nearly as many young children as dollars, the prospect looked dark indeed.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading But to the calmly thoughtful, middle-aged colonists, especially those having nearly as many young children as dollars, the prospect looked dark indeed.
the force of workers available
From this reading In the whole badly-managed scheme, the only certainty these men could reckon on was the grim uncertainty of everything.
middle-agedadjectiveUS /ˈmɪdəleɪɡd/
being roughly between 45 and 65 years old
From this reading But to the calmly thoughtful, middle-aged colonists, especially those having nearly as many young children as dollars, the prospect looked dark indeed.
muddlenounUS /ˈmʌdəl/
a confused multitude of things
From this reading _Saskatoon--William Trailey_ So sanguine is youth, and so undismayed by the future, that Sam and Bert were not the slightest bit disturbed either by the profound muddle Barr's leadership had sunk into, or by the contemplation of their long, rugged trek into the unknown.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading But to the calmly thoughtful, middle-aged colonists, especially those having nearly as many young children as dollars, the prospect looked dark indeed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _Saskatoon--William Trailey_ So sanguine is youth, and so undismayed by the future, that Sam and Bert were not the slightest bit disturbed either by the profound muddle Barr's leadership had sunk into, or by the contemplation of their long, rugged trek into the unknown.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Barr added nothing to his fading reputation by appointing another clergyman to his staff--the Rev. Dr. Robbins.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Saskatoon--William Trailey_ So sanguine is youth, and so undismayed by the future, that Sam and Bert were not the slightest bit disturbed either by the profound muddle Barr's leadership had sunk into, or by the contemplation of their long, rugged trek into the unknown.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In the whole badly-managed scheme, the only certainty these men could reckon on was the grim uncertainty of everything.
and nothing more
From this reading In the whole badly-managed scheme, the only certainty these men could reckon on was the grim uncertainty of everything.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading _Saskatoon--William Trailey_ So sanguine is youth, and so undismayed by the future, that Sam and Bert were not the slightest bit disturbed either by the profound muddle Barr's leadership had sunk into, or by the contemplation of their long, rugged trek into the unknown.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading As far as physical beauty went, this latest addition to Headquarters' establishment was hardly an Adonis.
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading _Saskatoon--William Trailey_ So sanguine is youth, and so undismayed by the future, that Sam and Bert were not the slightest bit disturbed either by the profound muddle Barr's leadership had sunk into, or by the contemplation of their long, rugged trek into the unknown.
the possibility of future success
From this reading But to the calmly thoughtful, middle-aged colonists, especially those having nearly as many young children as dollars, the prospect looked dark indeed.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading In the whole badly-managed scheme, the only certainty these men could reckon on was the grim uncertainty of everything.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading Barr added nothing to his fading reputation by appointing another clergyman to his staff--the Rev. Dr. Robbins.
RevverbUS /rev/
increase the number of rotations per minute
From this reading Barr added nothing to his fading reputation by appointing another clergyman to his staff--the Rev. Dr. Robbins.
RobbinsnounUS /ˈrɑːbɪnz/
United States choreographer who brought human emotion to classical ballet and spirited reality to Broadway musicals (1918-1998)
From this reading Barr added nothing to his fading reputation by appointing another clergyman to his staff--the Rev. Dr. Robbins.
ruggedadjectiveUS /ˈrʌɡəd/
sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring
From this reading _Saskatoon--William Trailey_ So sanguine is youth, and so undismayed by the future, that Sam and Bert were not the slightest bit disturbed either by the profound muddle Barr's leadership had sunk into, or by the contemplation of their long, rugged trek into the unknown.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading _Saskatoon--William Trailey_ So sanguine is youth, and so undismayed by the future, that Sam and Bert were not the slightest bit disturbed either by the profound muddle Barr's leadership had sunk into, or by the contemplation of their long, rugged trek into the unknown.
sanguineadjectiveUS /ˈsæŋɡwɪn/
confidently optimistic and cheerful
From this reading _Saskatoon--William Trailey_ So sanguine is youth, and so undismayed by the future, that Sam and Bert were not the slightest bit disturbed either by the profound muddle Barr's leadership had sunk into, or by the contemplation of their long, rugged trek into the unknown.
SaskatoonnounUS /ˈsæskətuːn/
a city in central Saskatchewan; the largest city in the province
From this reading _Saskatoon--William Trailey_ So sanguine is youth, and so undismayed by the future, that Sam and Bert were not the slightest bit disturbed either by the profound muddle Barr's leadership had sunk into, or by the contemplation of their long, rugged trek into the unknown.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading In the whole badly-managed scheme, the only certainty these men could reckon on was the grim uncertainty of everything.
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading _Saskatoon--William Trailey_ So sanguine is youth, and so undismayed by the future, that Sam and Bert were not the slightest bit disturbed either by the profound muddle Barr's leadership had sunk into, or by the contemplation of their long, rugged trek into the unknown.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading _Saskatoon--William Trailey_ So sanguine is youth, and so undismayed by the future, that Sam and Bert were not the slightest bit disturbed either by the profound muddle Barr's leadership had sunk into, or by the contemplation of their long, rugged trek into the unknown.
staffnounUS /stæf/
personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
From this reading Barr added nothing to his fading reputation by appointing another clergyman to his staff--the Rev. Dr. Robbins.
sunkadjectiveUS /sʌŋk/
doomed to extinction
From this reading _Saskatoon--William Trailey_ So sanguine is youth, and so undismayed by the future, that Sam and Bert were not the slightest bit disturbed either by the profound muddle Barr's leadership had sunk into, or by the contemplation of their long, rugged trek into the unknown.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Saskatoon--William Trailey_ So sanguine is youth, and so undismayed by the future, that Sam and Bert were not the slightest bit disturbed either by the profound muddle Barr's leadership had sunk into, or by the contemplation of their long, rugged trek into the unknown.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Saskatoon--William Trailey_ So sanguine is youth, and so undismayed by the future, that Sam and Bert were not the slightest bit disturbed either by the profound muddle Barr's leadership had sunk into, or by the contemplation of their long, rugged trek into the unknown.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading _Saskatoon--William Trailey_ So sanguine is youth, and so undismayed by the future, that Sam and Bert were not the slightest bit disturbed either by the profound muddle Barr's leadership had sunk into, or by the contemplation of their long, rugged trek into the unknown.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading In the whole badly-managed scheme, the only certainty these men could reckon on was the grim uncertainty of everything.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As far as physical beauty went, this latest addition to Headquarters' establishment was hardly an Adonis.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading But to the calmly thoughtful, middle-aged colonists, especially those having nearly as many young children as dollars, the prospect looked dark indeed.
thoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/
having intellectual depth
From this reading But to the calmly thoughtful, middle-aged colonists, especially those having nearly as many young children as dollars, the prospect looked dark indeed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But to the calmly thoughtful, middle-aged colonists, especially those having nearly as many young children as dollars, the prospect looked dark indeed.
Trailey
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From this reading _Saskatoon--William Trailey_ So sanguine is youth, and so undismayed by the future, that Sam and Bert were not the slightest bit disturbed either by the profound muddle Barr's leadership had sunk into, or by the contemplation of their long, rugged trek into the unknown.
treknounUS /trek/
a journey by ox wagon (especially an organized migration by a group of settlers)
From this reading _Saskatoon--William Trailey_ So sanguine is youth, and so undismayed by the future, that Sam and Bert were not the slightest bit disturbed either by the profound muddle Barr's leadership had sunk into, or by the contemplation of their long, rugged trek into the unknown.
uncertaintynounUS /ənˈsɜːrtənti/
being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance
From this reading In the whole badly-managed scheme, the only certainty these men could reckon on was the grim uncertainty of everything.
undismayedadjective
unshaken in purpose
From this reading _Saskatoon--William Trailey_ So sanguine is youth, and so undismayed by the future, that Sam and Bert were not the slightest bit disturbed either by the profound muddle Barr's leadership had sunk into, or by the contemplation of their long, rugged trek into the unknown.
not known
From this reading _Saskatoon--William Trailey_ So sanguine is youth, and so undismayed by the future, that Sam and Bert were not the slightest bit disturbed either by the profound muddle Barr's leadership had sunk into, or by the contemplation of their long, rugged trek into the unknown.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the whole badly-managed scheme, the only certainty these men could reckon on was the grim uncertainty of everything.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading As far as physical beauty went, this latest addition to Headquarters' establishment was hardly an Adonis.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _Saskatoon--William Trailey_ So sanguine is youth, and so undismayed by the future, that Sam and Bert were not the slightest bit disturbed either by the profound muddle Barr's leadership had sunk into, or by the contemplation of their long, rugged trek into the unknown.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading In the whole badly-managed scheme, the only certainty these men could reckon on was the grim uncertainty of everything.
William
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Saskatoon--William Trailey_ So sanguine is youth, and so undismayed by the future, that Sam and Bert were not the slightest bit disturbed either by the profound muddle Barr's leadership had sunk into, or by the contemplation of their long, rugged trek into the unknown.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading But to the calmly thoughtful, middle-aged colonists, especially those having nearly as many young children as dollars, the prospect looked dark indeed.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading _Saskatoon--William Trailey_ So sanguine is youth, and so undismayed by the future, that Sam and Bert were not the slightest bit disturbed either by the profound muddle Barr's leadership had sunk into, or by the contemplation of their long, rugged trek into the unknown.
