dangersome
Example Sentences
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We’re now on the biggest o’ all oceans, an’ if we stood on the wrong tack, we might niver set eyes on land—or only to be cast away on some dangersome shore.
From The Flag of Distress A Story of the South Sea by Reid, Mayne
"Water ain't dangersome, nowise," retorted the elderly Persimmon, with a snarling smile.
From The Mystery of Witch-Face Mountain and Other Stories by Murfree, Mary Noailles
No," answered Fortner, "but we're a-comin' ter what is every bit an' grain ez dangersome.
From The Red Acorn by McElroy, John
So long’s thar’s a spark ahead, it’ll be dangersome to put in.
From The Land of Fire A Tale of Adventure by Reid, Mayne
I'll trust you, sir; but my work is dangersome, and please God I should get killed, will you do the same for Martha and little Nan?'
From Fern's Hollow by Stretton, Hesba
