The capital city of Centre region in central France, on the Loire River; population 116,256 (2006). In 1429, it was the scene of Joan of Arc's first victory over the English during the Hundred Years War. French name Orléans..

track or set of tracks along which trains run. System of tracks on which trains travel. rush or coerce someone into doing something.

To manage a difficult task or path successfully.

commercial business. Businesses that sell things or provides services. associate with.

To consider how similar and different things are.

of nature of copy. close or exact copy. make exact copy of.

Lack of friendliness toward another person. To make it clear that you are not involved.

situated on or near outside. Beyond the limits or edges of some place, thing. Area around or near something, such as a building. situated beyond boundaries of.

To stay in a place when other people have gone.

Developing, maturing. Act of cultivating plants for food. To develop and become bigger or taller over time.

power to direct. To direct or influence the behavior of something.

Concerning a very large city. bishop.

Commercial transportation of goods. transport goods by freight.

rise in size, amount, or degree of something. To make or become larger in size or amount.

flowing naturally or supplied to building through pipes and taps. action or movement of runner. To move your legs faster than walking.