dangersome
Example Sentences
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"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
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
No," answered Fortner, "but we're a-comin' ter what is every bit an' grain ez dangersome.
From The Red Acorn by McElroy, John
These dangersome days have given her sore affliction by way of parting comrades of her childhood, and others whom she has much affected.
From Thankful Blossom by Harte, Bret
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 Reid, Mayne
