dangersome
Example Sentences
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No," answered Fortner, "but we're a-comin' ter what is every bit an' grain ez dangersome.
From The Red Acorn by John McElroy
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 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
“Stranger,” said Mr. Simms, after greetings had been exchanged, “you’re right welcome, but in my kentry you’d find it dangersome to walk in thisaway.”
From The Brown Mouse by Herbert Quick
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
