riviere

Example Sentences

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Far down "la belle riviere" floated the fairy white steamboat on its winding-way to Louisville, while the joy-groups danced and sung by the clear moonlight over the airy decks.

From Eventide A Series of Tales and Poems by Afton, Effie

"I look for hunteen ground, on de head of riviere," explained Jean, for the admission that he was in search of dogs would only defeat the purpose of his journey.

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

Froissart says that any one engaged in this sport "alloit en riviere."

From The Canterbury Tales, and Other Poems by Purves, D. Laing

Felix say dat a team crawl up de riviere trail lak' dey ver' tired.

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

You shall have these, good fellow," said the major, holding out a riviere of diamonds, "if you will follow me and fight like a madman.

From Farewell by Marriage, Ellen