riviere

Example Sentences

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The frenchman sayes that he hath heard qu'une grande riviere et un grand seigneur sont mauvais voisins.

From Publications of the Scottish History Society, Volume 36 Journals of Sir John Lauder Lord Fountainhall with His Observations on Public Affairs and Other Memoranda 1665-1676 by Fountainhall, John Lauder, Lord

Les Anglais sont maitres de la riviere: ils n'ont qu'a effectuer une descente sur la rive ou cette Ville, sans fortifications et sans defense, est situee.

From History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 19 by Carlyle, Thomas

The French of Louisiana merely translated this term to la riviere au Blanc.

From Scenes and Andventures in the Semi-Alpine Region of the Ozark Mountains of Missouri and Arkansas by Schoolcraft, Henry Rowe

They are not allowed to take any water out of the riviere d'Ouche, which runs through this place, on account of the mills on that river.

From Memoir, Correspondence, And Miscellanies, From The Papers Of Thomas Jefferson, Volume 2 by Randolph, Thomas Jefferson

As Kovik finished his explanation, Jean laughed: "No, I camp wid no Windigo up riviere; but I starve."

From The Whelps of the Wolf by Marsh, George P.