riviere

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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

Oui, dey t'o't I was a devil, because I come down riviere from de Bad-Lands, but Kovik, he talk to dem an' I stay.

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

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

It is fortified, and stands upon the top of a mountain, at whose base is expanded a luxuriant scenery of woods and villages, through which the riviere de Ville winds in beautiful meanders.

From The Stranger in France or, a Tour from Devonshire to Paris Illustrated by Engravings in Aqua Tint of Sketches Taken on the Spot. by Carr, John, Sir

"He did come in vone leetle barque, my lor' from over de riviere, on de todder side opposite."

From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Vol. 9 by Various