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.

obtain or bring about by discussion.

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

estimate similarity or dissimilarity between.

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

length of space between two points. To make it clear that you are not involved.

situated on or near outside. Beyond the limits or edges of some place, thing. external side or surface. situated beyond boundaries of.

continue to exist.

undergoing natural development by increasing in size and changing physically. Act of cultivating plants for food. To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this.

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

relating to metropolis. 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. The act of moving your legs to move quickly. To start or use a computer program.