riviere
Example Sentences
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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 Thomas Jefferson Randolph
"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 George P. Marsh
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 Benjamin Disraeli, Earl of Beaconsfield
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 Ellen Marriage
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 Effie Afton
