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

Ceux qui furent a une petite riviere qu'on avoit vue, au-lieu de se hater, se promenerent, et coururent en divers endroits.

From Narrative of a Survey of the Intertropical and Western Coasts of Australia Performed between the years 1818 and 1822 — Volume 1 by King, Phillip Parker

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

Oui, I fin' de riviere for sure, Jules; but de Windigo he scared of me.

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

There was not a Neuchatel in existence, and they flourished in every community, who did not send her, at least, a riviere of brilliants.

From Endymion by Disraeli, Benjamin, Earl of Beaconsfield