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 Mayne Reid
It's moor coomfortable wi' me, and it's main dangersome to handle on the half-cock.
From Mr. Jack Hamlin's Mediation by Bret Harte
"Water ain't dangersome, nowise," retorted the elderly Persimmon, with a snarling smile.
From The Mystery of Witch-Face Mountain and Other Stories by Mary Noailles Murfree
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 Hesba Stretton
So, Phoebe, gal, gi’e me yar word to keep dark, for de case am a dangersome, an a desprit one.”
From The Death Shot A Story Retold by Mayne Reid
