Stephen
Saint, died a.d. c35, first Christian martyr.
Saint, c975–1038, first king of Hungary 997–1038.
Stephen of Blois, 1097?–1154, king of England 1135–54.
Sir Leslie, 1832–1904, English critic, biographer, and philosopher.
a male given name.
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They hadn’t seen each other since Stephen moved out of the neighborhood two years before, and as they catch up Teichner laments the recent death of Goose, her other, older male bull terrier whose loss had left both her and Minnie bereft.
A ‘money pit’ dog, an ailing owner and one big question | Diane Cole | February 5, 2021 | Washington PostIn five days, the group had turned Stephen’s private practice, Fusion Wellness, into a pop-up vaccination clinic.
Meet the book club that’s helping to quickly vaccinate its town | Nora Krug | January 26, 2021 | Washington PostLate, during the discussion about the Dunning-Kruger effect, Angela recalls a conversation that she had years ago with Stephen about starting her own podcast, and she remembers Stephen telling her that the average show gets about seven downloads.
Why Do We Seek Comfort in the Familiar? (Ep. 445) | Stephen J. Dubner | December 24, 2020 | FreakonomicsOlney’s Jogging SantaOlney residents looking for some holiday spirit as this rough year comes to a close may be lucky enough to spot distance runner Stephen “Santa Steve” Schreurs jogging down the street, Santa Claus style.
Maryland’s marathon-running Santa Claus with a cause is doing Zoom and outdoor visits this year | Cathy Free | December 11, 2020 | Washington PostIf you’re interested in reading more about uncertainty, Stephen recommends checking out this paper by economist Daniel Ellsberg.
“It was Stephen Hawking and five other Nobel laureates,” Krauss recalled.
Sleazy Billionaire’s Double Life Featured Beach Parties With Stephen Hawking | M.L. Nestel | January 8, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTSome of Dr. Stephen T. Colbert D.F.A.'s best moments behind the desk.
The Ultimate 'Colbert Report' Supercut | The Daily Beast Video | December 18, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTStephen Colbert, Amy Poehler, Steve Carell, and a host of others got their start with the improv troupe.
The Ladies of Second City Read Grindr Hookup Messages | Jack Holmes, The Daily Beast Video | December 11, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTI made sure to have James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim involved throughout the whole process.
In the end, Stephen did not kill young William, which the knight would claim was due to his charm.
England’s Greatest Knight Puts ‘Game of Thrones’ to Shame | William O’Connor | December 9, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTHe has represented Lowestoft at St. Stephen's—one of the most important fishing centres in the country—for many years past.
Stephen, as the head of the Christian community, was especially obnoxious to heathen rage.
The Catacombs of Rome | William Henry WithrowShe smiled buoyantly, in the intervals of arranging it, at the idea that Stephen Arnold stood beyond her ultimate possession.
Hilda | Sarah Jeanette DuncanAbove all, she had true vision of Stephen Arnold, glorifying nowhere, extenuating nothing.
Hilda | Sarah Jeanette DuncanThe three laughed immoderately, and Stephen, looking up, came in at the end with a smile.
Hilda | Sarah Jeanette Duncan
British Dictionary definitions for Stephen
/ (ˈstiːvən) /
?1097–1154, king of England (1135–54); grandson of William the Conqueror. He seized the throne on the death of Henry I, causing civil war with Henry's daughter Matilda. He eventually recognized her son (later Henry II) as his successor
Saint. died ?35 ad, the first Christian martyr. Feast day: Dec 26 or 27
Saint, Hungarian name István. ?975–1038 ad, first king of Hungary as Stephen I (997–1038). Feast day: Aug 16 or 20
Sir Leslie. 1832–1904, English biographer, critic, and first editor of the Dictionary of National Biography; father of the novelist Virginia Woolf
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